I have a Crossman G1 Extreme .177 cal rifle with a 3X9 scope . It's only 1000 fps but does the trick .
I have shot many squirrels and chipmunks with it using GAMO Red Fire pellets .
I had read a previous article that stated Lewis & Clark didn't take black powder rifles on their journey as they feared the Indians might take them . The Air Rifles were much less of a threat .
Whichever one of my sons can get down undetected will ride his ATV near the other stands . The deer will move and we can get down . This works quite well .