Air Rifle Recommendation

[alistair]

I'm thinking of setting up a small shooting range with steel plates/ etc in my back yard to shoot with an air rifle.
Only trouble; - I don't have an air rifle.
Can anyone recommend to me a bb/air rifle that I could use for plinking?

[masterswimmer]

Soooo many options. Go check out http://www.pyramydair.com/

They have videos, articles, recommendations and the best prices I've found.

[Jimbo_79]

What MS said! I bought a Crossman M4 .177 from them and works great for plinking. Plus it's all black and evil looking

[WARFAB]

Whatever air rifle you decide on, be sure to post a review after you've used it a bit. I'm intrigued by the newer air rifles with integrated suppressors.

[usmcveteran]

How much you looking to spend? Lots of options out there.

[gtnorry]

My kids bought me a Daisy pump pellet gun with scope for like $50. I have no more chipmunks

[Meketrefe]

I have a Gamo in caliber 22 that is 30+ years old and is still shooting like day one.
These are full power air rifles that put around 1000fps on a 26gr 22 caliber BB.
I took all sort of critters including crows that were eating my fruit trees and even a small fox.
They even have them with sound dampening, Modern triggers are also so much better.

[alistair]

Was thinking about a Gamo Big Cat - http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Gamo_B..._and_1250/1280

[Meketrefe]

Was thinking about a Gamo Big Cat - http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Gamo_B..._and_1250/1280

I don't know. Mine is not made anymore a very powerful (full power) old model. You have to put a lot of effort to break open.
I think they bring them down to both make them easier to shoot and also to be compliant with some ordinances that limit the power.
This seems like a more powerful one close to full power.... it should stabilize up to 20gr pellets. More money of course.

http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Gamo_H...ifle/3236/6839

I don't really know but it seems that one of those budget will do the trick for what you want.

[thughes]

Break barrels are LOUD! (louder than a .22 short)

[Meketrefe]

Break barrels are LOUD! (louder than a .22 short)

Yes they are. They one I have makes the solid copper bbs go supersonic.
....Unless one has one of those baffled barrels or a way to put an aftermarket one like some PCPs.

[alistair]

Break barrels are LOUD! (louder than a .22 short)

Ohhh .... want something quiet I can use in my backyard and not annoy my neighbors. Any recommendations? - price is not really an issue.

[thughes]

Ohhh .... want something quiet I can use in my backyard and not annoy my neighbors. Any recommendations? - price is not really an issue.

http://www.amazon.com/Self-cocking-C.../dp/B001E11HH4

[Meketrefe]

Ohhh .... want something quiet I can use in my backyard and not annoy my neighbors. Any recommendations? - price is not really an issue.

The camo whisper series are quieter and wtih the heaviest BBs are even quieter.

[masterswimmer]

You've used my Walther Lever Action .177 It's quiet for a dual CO2 pellet gun.
Works fine btw. That 'issue' I had was user error :banghead:

Come on over and we'll plink in the yard.