Newbie looking for advice

[cwatson69]

Hello everyone. I found your forum while searching for information on air rifles. Maybe some of you can help me narrow my focus a little quicker.  I am looking for an air rifle that costs less than $300, is not a break barrel, 800-1000 fps, can mount a scope, and is quieter than normal, and has a metal barrel.  I  know this is asking a lot, but with all of the different brands and models out there I could be reading about all of them for a month.
Thanks for your help.  Chuck W.

[Gene_SC]

So that means you want either a PCP or pump. Or maybe an underlever?

Welcome aboard the GTA. We have lots of members who will chime in with some ideas. Good luck..

[fnash]

Air guns of Arizona has a German RWS 52 .177 side cocking rifle for a Special price of $279. That is a fixed barrel with a side cocking lever. Very accurate rifle.  Not much available in a fixed barrel for $300 of quality. The RWS is quality at a special price. It is rated at 1100 fps, which means it should shoot in the very high 900's.
Frank

[Larry]

I agree with (fnash). The RWS 52 is an excellent quality airgun at a good price. You won't be dissappointed with a Diana rifle. AoA will also inspect and chrony your rifle to ensure it
at least meets factory standards. I would have bought the Diana 52 if it came with a left hand or ambi stock. However, I have the Diana 48 from AoA which is the same gun with a stock for anyone.

[ezman604]

Chuck, welcome to GTA Forums. Glad to have you join us. Post often and post photos too.

Happy Shooting!!!!

Dave

[kiwi]

Wincheaster 1100XSU...scoped ,underlever
300 notes at PYD air.

Pete

[fnash]

There is one for sale in the classified. It is the Hatsan 100, for $80+. He also has a 100x which is the Windchester Pyramyd has.
Frank

[cwatson69]

What about noise level? Does anyone know how quiet or loud the RWS 52 is?

[Mark 611]

The RWS 48/52's are loud guns, your asking for a tall order on what your looking for in a spring gun! Gene's right your looking for a PCP gun! the only thing I can tell you is if you want a fixed barrel gun your gonna have to shroud it and even then thier not gonna be whisper quiet, with what your wanting you need to get an M-Rod but look to spend about 800$ for all the fixin's other wise get a Cometa Fenix 400 compact its a break barrel but it 'll do what your looking for! and glad to have you to the forum!

[daveshoot]

First, to answer the question, that is a great price on a great rifle (the RWS52 from AoA). A good used RWS48 is sure to please as well. Those guns are a little on the heavy side but the payoff is quality throughout.

A TKO or %%*^(()*)%$*% shroud can alleviate noise concerns.

But, why no break-barrels? That would open a lot of doors within your budget (RWS34, Cometa Fenix, tuned B26)? I think there is still a perception that break barrels are somehow intrinsically less accurate, but I think the market has decided otherwise. Break-barrels do seem to offer convenience, safety, and an economy of parts and motions. I know there are reasons to go other directions, just curious to know what yours are.

[Mark 611]

Thats good thinkin Dave why not a break barrel? another choice would be a Benji Trail NP but thier a break barrel and .22cal only. they come with all the bells an whistles for 229$

[cwatson69]

Being new to this I was just a little concerned about the accuracy of the break barrel.  I am a pretty picky individual and if I went with a break barrel I would want something that was well built.

Knowing that, with what I was looking for originally but instead consider a break barrel - what would be a good quality air rifle?  What is the Nitro Piston?

Everyone here is great!

[pindog2000]

then my brother ur going to be looking more than $300 you dont want break barrel and u want 800 fps and quiet????all i can say m-rod and add more cash to the pot. :emoticon:

[Mark 611]

The NP is like a gas strut that you see in a hatch back window of a car, thiers no spring torque, viabration, or noise, and you don't have to worrie about fituge like you do with metal spring.

[Gene_SC]

Let me see