Much as I appreciate the quality of my 22 cal RWS 54, the tankers at my local range
have allowed me to try a variety of their pcp rifles ranging in caliber from 17 to 50
and I have to admit, for the same price of the 54, the pcp target rifles are more accurate.
But, the cost of the ancillary equipment needed is prohibitive.
Plus it's a 60 minute drive, round trip, to the nearest dive shop that'll fill a tank.
I'll stick with my side lever Air King as it does what I need.
On a calm day I can produce 3/4 inch groups at 50 yards, off the bench.
Also, the springer saves me from wasting expensive ammo,
while I relearn what I forgot during the preceding week.
have allowed me to try a variety of their pcp rifles ranging in caliber from 17 to 50
and I have to admit, for the same price of the 54, the pcp target rifles are more accurate.
But, the cost of the ancillary equipment needed is prohibitive.
Plus it's a 60 minute drive, round trip, to the nearest dive shop that'll fill a tank.
I'll stick with my side lever Air King as it does what I need.
On a calm day I can produce 3/4 inch groups at 50 yards, off the bench.
Also, the springer saves me from wasting expensive ammo,
while I relearn what I forgot during the preceding week.
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). It is advertised at 1100 fps, which is good for hunting. When it comes to airguns, more fps isn't necessarily better. It also doesn't set your wallet on fire. As for ammo choice, .177 is cheaper and easier to find, and is my preference. ( H&N Match has shot good in most of the airguns ive had) Its fine for squirrels and game up to rabbits. Anything bigger, and i would recommend the 22 cal. 
