I want to slaughter some cute woodland creatures. I haven't bought a pellet gun since probably before most of you were born. Looking to get a pump .177 that is not a piece of shit, but also not supidly over priced. I think the last I had was a crossman, not sure which one or if that model still exists. Was a decent enough unit. I need one I can put a cheap scope on BTW.
Recommendations? Under $50 possible? I'm flat refuse to go over $100, I'd get a .22 in that case. Not counting price for scope.
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[–] TH0UGHTP0LICE 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Dude just get a .22 - any pellet gun worth a shit will cost the same or more than a .22
two best choices are a Ruger 10/22 or a Marlin model 60.
Get the Ruger if you want a detachable magazine and shit loads of accessories so you can make it look like whatever you want.
Get a Marlin if you want a tube magazine and more accuracy, but not as many accessories.
I have a model 60 because I wanted accuracy. That Marlin micro-grooving does not fuck around. OK, sure so I can't make it look like an M4 - but that fucking thing can LITERALLY drive nails.
My recommendation to you, since you want to shoot critters and not precious antique cans is get the Marlin model 60 with a decent optic and a comfy sling. If you happen to have a .357 pistol already the Ruger 77 is a sweet little gun too, but a .357 coming out of a rifle is uh....well it's not exactly large caliber but it will fuck shit up waaaay more than a .22. So if by "woodland creatures" you mean squirrels - stick with the .22, but if that includes possums and armadillos and maybe a snapping turtle or two, then go for something in a pistol caliber you already own.
fuck the .17 hmr tho, total meme gun.
[–] awwisnotafarmpromise [S] ago
Accuracy is important, but I only need out to about 20 - 30 yards. Really like to find a pellet gun so I can shoot in the back yard. Budget is of concern too.
[–] TH0UGHTP0LICE ago
Any pellet gun that isn't a toy will cost you about the same as a .22 fam.
If you're that close and don't wanna spend any shekels go get a wrist rocket and some ball bearings.