New Airgun

[jr.deerslayer]

I'm looking to purchase a airgun to replace a .177 Gamo. I'd like to get the most accurate gun for my maximum price of around $200. I think I'd like to switch to .22 cal too. I would be using the airgun mostly for squirrels and crows. Potentially rats inside of barns where you wouldn't want an overly powerful gun. My Gamo shoots good but is older and not very accurate. I have been looking at the Benjamin Trail NP and like the fact you can leave it cocked for hours without accuracy suffering. Id like to get your opinion on a gun that would best fit my needs thanks.

 

[jr.deerslayer]

Wow I'm not sure how i missed that, thanks 

[shawnhu]

Wow I'm not sure how i missed that, thanks

Probably because we don't have an air gun forum.

The nitro piston wasn't designed for improving accuracy, but more for smoother cocking and prevention of spring fatigue.

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Edited January 21, 2014 by shawnhu

[sits in trees]

I've always had a fascination with air rifles, I used to own a Wieroucht(check spelling) and also had an RWS that was every bit as powerful as a 22LR....Every s often I look at these air rifles they have today and think I might be getting back into them soon. Pre charged cylinders, 25cal and larger, and I even saw a guy kill a Javalina with one recently... 

[rotax]

Cheap very acurate and easily moded for more power QB78 or 79.

[GLK]

Mrod. 25 at 5yards.

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[shawnhu]

Mrod. 25 at 5yards. uploadfromtaptalk1393955296087.jpgSent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Come on, you know better than that. I can't even parallax adjust down to 5 yards! 10 is my minimum. Being that bad boy out to stretch its legs, like 50-75 yards.

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[Elmo]

Wouldn't there be concerns of ricochets at 5 yards at a metallic plate?

[GLK]

Come on, you know better than that. I can't even parallax adjust down to 5 yards! 10 is my minimum. Being that bad boy out to stretch its legs, like 50-75 yards.

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sure. I just too itchy to have a bit plinking fun. And I choose what I have at that time at the basement. But still to penetrate that metal layer surprised me... maybe I did not know better...

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[GLK]

Wouldn't there be concerns of ricochets at 5 yards at a metallic plate?

Possibly. ..I thought it is a lead pellet so it is quite soft also the metallic surface is a bit rusty and soft too...

And I made sure no one around at basement...

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[shawnhu]

Possibly. ..I thought it is a lead pellet so it is quite soft also the metallic surface is a bit rusty and soft too...And I made sure no one around at basement...Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Soft lead, like the Kings will nearly vaporize under 40 yards shot from the Mrod on a solid steel surface. Anyone within 30 yards to either side should take serious precaution, don't ask me how I know.

You're surprisingly much safer that the pellets penetrated, but I can see where there was at least one that didn't. Shoot safe.

Edited March 5, 2014 by shawnhu

[GLK]

Soft lead, like the Kings will nearly vaporize under 40 yards shot from the Mrod on a solid steel surface. Anyone within 30 yards to either side should take serious precaution, don't ask me how I know.

You're surprisingly much safer that the pellets penetrated, but I can see where there was at least one that didn't. Shoot safe.

I see. Thanks for the note. I will be more careful...

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