GunnSmokeer
Senior Member
I got a used, good condition break-barrel (spring piston action)
.177 air rifle for $50 from an internet ad a few years ago.
It's WAY MORE POWERFUL than any of the several 10-pump pneumatic airguns I've owned before. Slightly more accurate with most pellets, but some pellets are more accurate than others (just like .22 rimfire rifles. You gotta test several kinds of ammo in your gun and see).
I think it's the best choice for pest control around a suburban home.
PS: But, it's pretty loud. Louder than a .22 bolt action rifle loaded with CB caps or other CB ammo. The best spring piston gun would be one with a built-in silencer on the barrel (it's legal if factory installed and non-removable).
Some new break-barrel guns use "gas piston" technology.
I don't know about that. Is that quieter? In theory it should be.
.177 air rifle for $50 from an internet ad a few years ago.
It's WAY MORE POWERFUL than any of the several 10-pump pneumatic airguns I've owned before. Slightly more accurate with most pellets, but some pellets are more accurate than others (just like .22 rimfire rifles. You gotta test several kinds of ammo in your gun and see).
I think it's the best choice for pest control around a suburban home.
PS: But, it's pretty loud. Louder than a .22 bolt action rifle loaded with CB caps or other CB ammo. The best spring piston gun would be one with a built-in silencer on the barrel (it's legal if factory installed and non-removable).
Some new break-barrel guns use "gas piston" technology.
I don't know about that. Is that quieter? In theory it should be.