suggestions for high powered air rifle

[Splaker]

Hey folks,

Looking for a decent high powered air rifle for under $300... anything that can shoot 1000 FPS give or take. And something good for both target practice and taking our varmint (rats, etc). I've read up on the Crosman Vantage Nitro Piston .22 Cal - it's cheap but pretty decent all around.. any others?

[Marker]

weihrauch under lever, would be a used one for $300.

[Splaker]

thanks..

[Gregger17]

I bought the Vantage.22 air rifle a few years ago. It’s perfect for pest control around my property. I would say it hits around 700-750 fps, plenty enough. I paid $130 on sale.

https://theammosource.com/


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[Markster]

I bought a very nice wooden-stocked, scoped .22 very recently directly from gamo.
Paid about 160 usd. I’m very pleased with it.

[johnjyb]

Picked up a .177 Stoeger break action which states about 1000fps. Accurate, louder then expected though. Came with a scope and was about $200 a few years ago at SFRC.
John

[Markster]

I see the one i bought is still on sale.
If you wait with it in your cart they will likely send you another 10% off email.
https://gamousa.com/product/gamo-swa...-pellet-rifle/

[tom gobble]

My father in law bought a .177 break action stoeger. Shoots pretty fast. Scope is ok. You’re not shooting far so good enough I guess. Know problems taking out skunks with proper shot placement but anything bigger I wouldn’t risk it. Good gun but if it was up to me depending on what varmint you’re planning on taking I would go for the slower shooting .22 . Because even though it’s slower it will take out raccoons if needed and has more energy on impact.

[Splaker]

what kind of amo would you recommend for the bigger sized varmint like those mentioned above?

TY

[Species8472]

I'd just shoot subsonic 22's. No louder really and more KE due to higher bullet weight. If higher KE is an issue due to backstop/downrange issues than i guess air gun might be the answer. Not a problem at my house i use the .308 out the family room window for everything from crows to deer. Small targets at 100+ yards let me check zero before deer season.