Well since im having a rough time finding reloading supplies and cant find 22LR anymore, i decided to get a nice air rifle. My question is, what is the best bang for the buck in air rifles? I want a good one that will last me a while. I grew up with an RWS but wondered what other options and models I should look at. Any help would be appreciated.
I never thought it would come to this where my trigger time would be spent behind an air rifle and the ammo that I have now for my big guns goes in the bank. Thanks guys.
Haha, "bang for the buck" is very subjective!
How far away do you plan on shooting with it? How much noise is tolerable where you live? Will you be hunting with it? What is your budget?
Springers...
I much prefer springers with a fixed barrel, they have been the most accurate for me.
Here's a few airguns I have experience with.
Air Arms TX200 is at 13-14 flbs. Can be had in 17, 20 and 22 caliber. More of a lower powered hunting rifle and not bad for general purposes like target work.
FWB300 is at 6 ftlbs, 17 cal and a old Olympic match rifle. A head shot on small game at closer distances will kill. Very well made, accurate, forgiving, ergonomic and with a nice trigger.
My FWB601 is a single pump pneumatic, 6flbs 17 cal and is also older Olympic match rifle. Another level of refinement above the 300. FWB made the 600 through 603 I believe, 602-603=same rifles but with upgraded safety features. The recoil impulse is less than any air rifle I've shot. It's a little front heavy which is my only dislike.
Here's link to other single pump Olympic rifles of that era.
Walther LGR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
PCP's...
For a lower budget the Benjamin Maurader is probably a good pick although accuracy is hit and miss with them especially with the newer ones.
Seems like the mid priced PCP's all compete well with each other. FX, AirArms, BSA, etc.