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Air Rifles

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by ceejay77, Sep 29, 2008.

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    I am looking at getting a air rifle and not sure on a .177 cal or a .22 cal
    also the power I am thinking perhaps the 1000 fps and over would be best.
    One Brand is the Gamo (Gamo Shadow) has any one owned or tried out The Gamo range of air rifles and recommendations??
    I have been told the German manufactured pellets are the best????
    BB rifle ?????
     
    ceejay77, Sep 29, 2008 IP
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    eSpenders.com Peon

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    i got a gamo Big Cat 1200 fps
    and has massive power for a 177 cal air rifle
    check this Gamo vs Penny
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    its a nice gun for the money i got it on super clearance so i have no complaints!
    the accuracy does differ greatly with different ammo
    i find crossman lead free flat tip to be the best ammo maybe its just cuz i hate lead but it is way faster than any lead ammo!
     
    eSpenders.com, Sep 29, 2008 IP
  3. donlin

    donlin Active Member

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    Depends on what you want it for, small game? target? Air guns being what they are (not all that powerful) I'd go with the .177 with a rifled barrel.
     
    donlin, Sep 30, 2008 IP
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    target shooting mostly maybe a rabbit or 2 I could go to a bigger caliber but would have to get a license
     
    ceejay77, Oct 3, 2008 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    From what I've read, Gamo have some serious quality control issues, some people have bought complete duds that have had to be returned and replaced - but I'm willing to take the chance. I'm buying an air rifle pretty soon (after I get my Cat A firearms license as required by Australian law... blablabla) - and I've pretty much decided on the 1000fps .177 Gamo Shadow. It's very affordable (about $260 AUD), and other than the occasional lemon, they get great reviews.

    Just for the record, I will not be shooting animals :)
     
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    I have read through your replies much appreciated I have decide on a Gamo 1200 Fps its my baby ,packs a wallop equal to a .22 cartidge,still deciding on what brand of slugs to use?
     

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    Caliber and power depend on what you're going to shoot with it..

    Check enough reviews.. sometimes more power means less accurate.

    I have a Feinwerkbau that I shoot competition (10 meters) with.

    Pellets also come in all sizes, shapes and quality.
    Cheap pellets come in bulk and have less quality control.
    More expensive pellets have been laser controlled (but still are in bulk, like 500 pellets in a box).
    Even more expensive pellets have been laser controlled and come in boxes where each pellet is stored individually.. so they stay perfect even if you shake the box as much as you want..

    So it all depends on what you want.
    Do you want perfect accuracy and consistency, try to shoot a match or a needle then you're going to pay for it.
    If you just want to plink and shoot beercans then you can use cheap pellets.
     
    flippers.be, Oct 8, 2008 IP
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    Im thinking of buying a .177 Spanish side pump air rifle it is a 1000 fps has any one had one and are the side action levers reliable
     
    ceejay77, Mar 3, 2009 IP
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    how about AK47?
     
    MeniacMachine, Mar 3, 2009 IP