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Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: crossfox21] #7862317 05/09/23 02:11 PM 05/09/23 02:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2016 Louisiana AirportTrapper trapper
AirportTrapper trapper Joined: Jan 2016 Louisiana	Originally Posted by crossfox21 Benjamin Marauder .22 with Hawke Scope 6-25x50 I use at my work. Head shots on ground squirrels out to 65 yards...too easy under 50. Must use the correct pellet though...very picky. Mine like the JB Barracudas..I forget the weight. The barracuda is an awesome and accurate pellet. 21.7 grain i believe is what I use. This was during different pellet tests at 40 yards. Air venturi avenger pcp. If it makes a track on this earth , I can catch it.

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862645 05/09/23 10:42 PM 05/09/23 10:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Montana D D.T. trapper
D.T. trapper D Joined: Dec 2006 Montana	Ive been following this thread and my interest is peaked. How do most of you fill your PCP guns? How long can you leave the gun pressurized for?

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862656 05/09/23 11:00 PM 05/09/23 11:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2016 Louisiana AirportTrapper trapper
AirportTrapper trapper Joined: Jan 2016 Louisiana	Gun stays pressured forever, that helps seals stay in place. I fill from an scba tank in the field or straight from compressor at the fire station. If it makes a track on this earth , I can catch it.

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862662 05/09/23 11:03 PM 05/09/23 11:03 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Montana D D.T. trapper
D.T. trapper D Joined: Dec 2006 Montana	Would a standard compressor do? I got a rol-air 2hp 4 gal. Is that enough?

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862676 05/09/23 11:32 PM 05/09/23 11:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2016 Louisiana AirportTrapper trapper
AirportTrapper trapper Joined: Jan 2016 Louisiana	No, you need a compressor that can go up to 4500psi If it makes a track on this earth , I can catch it.

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862678 05/09/23 11:34 PM 05/09/23 11:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Montana D D.T. trapper
D.T. trapper D Joined: Dec 2006 Montana	Thats what i figured. Thanks for letting me hijack

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862679 05/09/23 11:35 PM 05/09/23 11:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 ND M MJM trapper
MJM trapper M Joined: Dec 2006 ND	It takes a high pressure compressor. They run 3000+ PSI. By the time you buy a compressor and a gun and scope you could but about any good bolt gun. You are talking $1000 and up. $1000 gets you the bottom end. I am not sure if there is a top end. Maybe $6000 "Not Really, Not Really" Mark J Monti "MJM you're a jerk."

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862716 05/10/23 03:40 AM 05/10/23 03:40 AM
Joined: Dec 2009 Central Texas - Erath- Real Co... Ol' Smoke trapper
Ol' Smoke trapper Joined: Dec 2009 Central Texas - Erath- Real Co...	I wear the squirrels out around here with old school Benjamin pump .22 and .177 pair. ---- CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE----Bye, Bye Miss American Pie----

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: MJM] #7862885 05/10/23 09:23 AM 05/10/23 09:23 AM
Joined: Jan 2016 Louisiana AirportTrapper trapper
AirportTrapper trapper Joined: Jan 2016 Louisiana	Originally Posted by MJM It takes a high pressure compressor. They run 3000+ PSI. By the time you buy a compressor and a gun and scope you could but about any good bolt gun. You are talking $1000 and up. $1000 gets you the bottom end. I am not sure if there is a top end. Maybe $6000 You can get into a decent pcp with $500 . You don't need to buy a compressor, all you need is an scba tank and a firefighter buddy. If it makes a track on this earth , I can catch it.

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862890 05/10/23 09:30 AM 05/10/23 09:30 AM
Joined: Sep 2013 Green County Wisconsin G GREENCOUNTYPETE trapper
GREENCOUNTYPETE trapper G Joined: Sep 2013 Green County Wisconsin	there is also a hand pump for PCP they are about 220.00 we have no power at the range we have 2 one that is for CZ fittings and one for Benjamin fittings I am sure you can get adapters it is just a pipe thread the short hose and quick connect thread into https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-hand-pump-fits-crosman-benjamin-pcp-guns?a=2222 America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862982 05/10/23 12:24 PM 05/10/23 12:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Hillsdale, IN yoteskinner trapper
yoteskinner trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Hillsdale, IN	I have a RWS model 94 (Spanish made)Very nice finish and shoots very well once broke in. Have shot starlings out to 90 yds.I shoot the stems off of poplar buds for practice. It is a single (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) spring air type. I will say pick one type of pellet and stick with it. Also, dont clean the barrel. If you do, you will have to season it back in.

Re: Air rifle recommendations? [Re: 2zwudz] #7862985 05/10/23 12:38 PM 05/10/23 12:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2015 MT O oilwell trapper
oilwell trapper O Joined: Feb 2015 MT	I have a RWS Daina break barrel, package deal from Pyramid Air. They were very helpful in the scope and pellet options. Nothing but fun. Lousy starlings

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