Newbie looking for advice

[JimL911]

Now that you will entertain thoughts of a break barrel check out the Diana 34. Great gun, a touch over $200, easy to work on if you want and lots of after market parts.

[daveshoot]

I would highly recommend the RWS34. I don't think the accuracy difference, if any, between a break barrel and a side or under cocker is appreciable. With the 34 you get maybe the best German rifle under $300 and nothing else to buy (like scuba gear or pumps) except pellets.

I also like the Cometa break barrels. They are a lot of quality for the money.

You might run another thread, or add to this one, on what the group thinks about break barrels for accuracy, safety,and convenience. There are more choices in this category than any other, and there is a reason for that.

[jay morgan]

If you do open up to break barrell's the selection is endless,I've seen no diff. in acc. & something like a whisper fit's your bill,800f.p.s.& super soft in noise,just need a little tuneing an mine stack's pellet's at 25 yard's(just hard to find steel trigger's now)& like I said ton's more out there?

[crowpopper]

check out a discovery
or a Mac1 Discovery

[LongIslandArcher]

The Daisy 22SG is a .22 cal., fixed barrel, single-shot, multi-pump that gets around 600 fps with 10 pumps.  It is very accurate and PyramydAir has them with a scope for around $100.  It is also very very quiet.

[pindog2000]

The majority of the guys /gals on this forum have some sort of break barrel and most wont part with them so it depends on what u want to use it for?shooting targets or hunting? for targets most will agree a .177 cal rifle and for hunting .22 cal now u mentioned quiet and 800 fps i would consider the trail series or the npss series(pretty much the same) but if you want a good shooting break barrel that has good quality i say like most would say the rws 34 and if u like synth stock there is the panther series u can get either .22 or .177 cal now!! if u want to save some cash like most do i would get a ruger black/airhawk which is a rws 34 clone but ruger only makes 177 cals.Dont want break barrel??then the rws 52,48,or 54 might be the ticket but then unless u get a refurb or find someone selling them on the clssified  may be at  or over the 300 buck mark .there are plenty options out there  just do like i did take ur time ask plenty questions do ur research and we are here to help so dont worry

[pindog2000]

but i think if u get past the break barrel thing i would look at the rws 34 or the trail or npss thats ur best bet for under $300 with the specs u want other than break barrel if not there are under levers side levers and pcp/co2

[cwatson69]

What I like so far in the break barrel are the RWS Model 34 Meisterschütze Pro and the Benjamin Trail NP Hardwood.  I like everything about the Trail NP except the stock.  I'm not sure how I would like that or not.  I also like the RWS 34 Meisterschütze Pro.  It would be better if it was in a .22, but .177 would be fine also.  I'm mainly going to be using it for killing squirrels at about 30 yards. (That's the distance from my wife's bird feeders to the corner of the house.)

[fnash]

For the AoA special price of 279, I still think the Diana 52 would be your best bet right now. Going by your quoted $300.
Frank

[pindog2000]

i would get the pro (sux not in .22)but i think the 350 comes in a pro compact but dont quote me  but its over $300

[pindog2000]

the rws 48/52 now thats a keeper wish i had one lol but il stick with my maple stock b40 for now

[gmh45345]

The 52 would be a great rifle. When I first got into airguns, I got a mod. 48 which is the same as a 52 except it has a plain stock .Mine has been a great rifle but     Then I got a 34, guess which one gets shot the most.  The  better handeling rifle is going to be the one. Better meaning, safety, ease of loading,weight, etc. My 34 sees much more range time.
Gary

[michael90t]

stoeger x20 for the 800+ FPS for around 140 to 180 depending on the combo...or the X50 for 1100+ fpsfor 279 bones

crossman phantom for 80 bones rated for 1000 fps with 7.9 grain lead pellets(would guess 800+ in real world) my son just bought one from wally world and its a VERY solid looking/feeling gun (have not got a chance to really test it yet to give a in depth review but I think we will be very happy with it...)

the Benji superstreak that was posted in the bargain gate for 180 for an 1100+FPS gun seems to be a great buy... heck it comes with a 70 dollar scope!!! that right now is probably the best bang for the buck I see going on!!!!(thinking about ordering one and having it sent to my dads house to keep my GF from kicking me to the curb..... LOL)

I would have to say they are not very quiet but that can be fixed with a shroud/brake I would imagine...

if you want truly quiet go with a silent cat for around 180.... 800+fps and a bit cheaper then the whisper(same gun different stock mostly lol) thought to be honest GAMO's are alittle over priced and need some TLC to get where they should be(but giving any pellet rifle some TLC is part of the fun ).... but heck when shooting dads whisper you hear the pellet hitting more then you hear anything else... from just a few yards downrange the gun makes little/no noise

[thebookdoc]

I continue to think that one of two deals are the best...

1) A Cometa Fusion. There is one in the classifieds for $260

2) A TF89, for $120, with a $150 Gene tune.

These are the best rifles I have.

[tjk]

For your particular use, I'd recommend the Diana 34 in .22 cal. Very accurate out to your bird feeder range and will have no problems dispatching squirrel with good shot placement. The plain old 34 is cheaper than the compact carbine models and will probably be more accurate out to 30 yards with the longer barrel. Plus you always have the iron sights for close up shots!!  You being new to the AG sport, I wouldn't bother with a 350 just yet. They are super powerful and very accurate,.....but not an easy rifle to shoot either. The 34 is a timeless classic, and tuned later on, it will become one of your favorite air-rifles. It's one of mine for sure as well as most 34 owners. One reason you don't see them offered in the classifieds much. Yeah, the 34 "woody" in .22 cal would be the ideal setup for your application!!! Best Wishes and welcome to the GTA, tjk