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I have noticed those little red riders and the other cheaper type pellet guns that you pump from the bottom are actually quite a bit more accurate than any break barrels i have ever bought. also they take steel and copper bbs rather than lead pellets, which are definitely a heck of a lot better if youre gonna be shooting around edible plants, plus that lead dust even touching your skin is no good. Just my 2 cents
I have a Ruger "Air Hawk", which comes with its own Ruger designed Air Rifle Scope. Once zeroed, it is deadly accurate. it is .177 model, and is a bit faster and more accurate than the .22 model. Very well made...
Remember NOT to purchase alloy pellets that go faster unless your sure your pellet guns will not send the pellet so fast that it sounds like a gunpowder explosion and startles the neighbors... lolI recommend heavy slower lead pellets which should be much quieter. Just looked at amazon again & see a smaller .177 which I consider good for small rodents but not large hopping rodents IMO.. Only problem is it is unclear if scope is included for $99.99 price so verify first:::https://www.amazon.com/Gamo-6110017154-Varmint-Rifle-177/dp/B01APG0SXW/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=ruger+air+hawk&qid=1618968763&sr=8-8
Regarding the .177 stopping/kill power....I have dropped woodchucks, crows, and squirrels at 25 yards with the Air Hawk w/.177 lead pellets.
Quote from: 850FL on April 19, 2021, 12:47:52 AMI have noticed those little red riders and the other cheaper type pellet guns that you pump from the bottom are actually quite a bit more accurate than any break barrels i have ever bought. also they take steel and copper bbs rather than lead pellets, which are definitely a heck of a lot better if youre gonna be shooting around edible plants, plus that lead dust even touching your skin is no good. Just my 2 centsThese type of BB guns are actually quite dangerous. They shoot much slower than modern BB guns and therefore tend to ricochet when hitting stuff like a fence or tree. Steel bb makes this much worse.
I avoid lead pellets, stupid to be shooting lead around a garden of edibles?
Do you have any recommendations for an air pistol that is fairly accurate. Most of my shots are going to be within fairly close range. My issue right now is with a bait robber Blue Jay. Keep taking my bait out of my live trap. I made the mistake of turning him loose instead of giving him a swimming lesson. Now he steals my bait.He turns around with his backside and dirties the trigger pan. My wife said she saw him schooling another blue jay on how to be a bait Robber. As Rodney Dangerfield would say no gratitude or respect! I can't believe they are such dirty bird. Lol
Quote from: bovine421 on April 19, 2021, 02:34:58 PMDo you have any recommendations for an air pistol that is fairly accurate. Most of my shots are going to be within fairly close range. My issue right now is with a bait robber Blue Jay. Keep taking my bait out of my live trap. I made the mistake of turning him loose instead of giving him a swimming lesson. Now he steals my bait.He turns around with his backside and dirties the trigger pan. My wife said she saw him schooling another blue jay on how to be a bait Robber. As Rodney Dangerfield would say no gratitude or respect! I can't believe they are such dirty bird. LolI would appreciate you not killing protected scrub jays.
Quote from: NateTheGreat on April 23, 2021, 11:52:06 AMQuote from: bovine421 on April 19, 2021, 02:34:58 PMDo you have any recommendations for an air pistol that is fairly accurate. Most of my shots are going to be within fairly close range. My issue right now is with a bait robber Blue Jay. Keep taking my bait out of my live trap. I made the mistake of turning him loose instead of giving him a swimming lesson. Now he steals my bait.He turns around with his backside and dirties the trigger pan. My wife said she saw him schooling another blue jay on how to be a bait Robber. As Rodney Dangerfield would say no gratitude or respect! I can't believe they are such dirty bird. LolI would appreciate you not killing protected scrub jays.Pretty obvious not protected Blue Jay does not not not equal protected Scrub JayHere's a nice picture of Both with one click...https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Florida_Scrub-Jay/species-compare/#:~:text=Blue%20Jays%20have%20a%20crest,%2Dwinged%20Florida%20Scrub%2DJay.