Anyone know much about air rifles?

[BlackViper]

I know I want .22, super quiet, and one of the new piston systems that doesn't wear out. Beyond that I don't know much.

Any advice out there?

[S.A.]

I don't know much about air rifles either but, the one I'm interested in is the Benjamin Marauder .25. From what I read it is powerful and quiet.

[Ytisfedup]

I know a Gamo Whisper .22 drops squirrels, opossums and crows with no problem out to about 60 yards or so. And it's quiet.

[hermosabeach]

Budget

What is your budget?

[SocomM4]

I know your sitting in America right right now because of one. Other than that, it's daisy or nothin!

[m98]

Its all about the money when you talk about hi performance hi quality air rifle...it will cost u as much or more than a real rifle

[elsolo]

I don't know much about air rifles either but, the one I'm interested in is the Benjamin Marauder .25. From what I read it is powerful and quiet.

I have one, it is neat.
It is not very quiet in .25 compared to other shrouded PCP pellet rifles, but much quieter than most 1000 ft/sec .177 break barrel pellet guns. The .22 and .177 are reportedly quieter.

It is also about as inexpensive as a PCP pellet gun comes, because not all of us are ready to drop $2000 on an airgun.

[Jet Setter]

Its all about the money when you talk about hi performance hi quality air rifle...it will cost u as much or more than a real rifle

Agree. You can easily spend more than a "real" rifle. The best air rifles IMO are the pneumatic ones that use a pump for pressure. They are very quiet and accurate. Coming from the UK, air rifles are a big deal. There are a lot of options. Your budget will be your only limitation. Not sure on brand/manufacturer as it has been a while since I used any. Good luck on the search.

[S.A.]

I have one, it is neat.
It is not very quiet in .25 compared to other shrouded PCP pellet rifles, but much quieter than most 1000 ft/sec .177 break barrel pellet guns. The .22 and .177 are reportedly quieter.

It is also about as inexpensive as a PCP pellet gun comes, because not all of us are ready to drop $2000 on an airgun.

Where did you get yours from?

[ENTHUSIAST]

Try the website: http://www.pyramydair.com/

My friend is BIG into Air Guns I have heard good things about the Benjamin Marauder (better than anything from Gamo he says).

[russ69]

I know I want .22, super quiet, and one of the new piston systems that doesn't wear out. Beyond that I don't know much. Any advice out there?

OK let's start out slowly. You want a .177 not a .22. What is your budget and what are you going to use it for?

[ENTHUSIAST]

+1 for the .177 cal.

[elsolo]

OK let's start out slowly. You want a .177 not a .22. What is your budget and what are you going to use it for?

Since you don't know his intended purpose, why are you steering him towards a .177" already?

I personally have no use for a .177 unless I were to take up field target matches, and those pellet guns are too expensive for my hobbies.

[ojisan]

Look at the Benjamin NP (nitro-piston) models.
These have "Moderators" built into the barrel and are as quiet as the Gamo Whisper.
.177 or .22 both around $150 -180.
Break barrel, it's a great entry level gun.
.177 is fine for target use and small critters.
The .22s hit harder but don't shoot as flat at distance.
.177 is too small to be used for hunting legally.
The .22 version is quieter than the .177.

[NapalmCheese]

From the DFG hunting regs for upland game:
311 (f) Air rifles powered by compressed air or gas
and used with any caliber of pellet, except that wild turkey may only be taken with a pellet that is at least 0.177 caliber;

.177 is fine for turkeys in CA.