SquirrelKiller Airguns. Need a new one.

[Flyinbowtie]

Well my old break barrel that has survived two sons and put countless ground squirrels to rest along with other pests has fired it's last .177 pellet.

I am looking at one on Pyramid Air Guns, it is the Gamo Whisper Royal with a crosman nitro piston. I like the single shot units that don't need a CO2 and I like a 3x9 adjustable objective scope. I have one I can re-use, but what the hay
I want lotsa power, would even consider a .22 pellet, in a good rifle. I would spend no more than $400, okay maybe $450.
I have numerous .22 rimfires but like the quieter air guns and the lesser chance of a ricochet if I pop some little SOB on a rock.
Thoughts?

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

i just talked to a guy that lives here and he was saying hes killen prarie dogs out of his kitchen window @ 150yds with a air gun,i'll ask him tomorrow what gun he has

 

[TPC]

"If it doesn't kick, it's not power full enough."

The Germans build a few that are excellent too.
But they have a hell of a kick.

 

[Skyskier]

Well my old break barrel that has survived two sons and put countless ground squirrels to rest along with other pests has fired it's last .177 pellet.

I am looking at one on Pyramid Air Guns, it is the Gamo Whisper Royal with a crosman nitro piston. I like the single shot units that don't need a CO2 and I like a 3x9 adjustable objective scope. I have one I can re-use, but what the hay
I want lotsa power, would even consider a .22 pellet, in a good rifle. I would spend no more than $400, okay maybe $450.
I have numerous .22 rimfires but like the quieter air guns and the lesser chance of a ricochet if I pop some little SOB on a rock.
Thoughts?

I can NOT believe the squirrel population we got this year, UN-FRIKIN believable, little DESTRUCTIVE basturds :skull too many close neighbors for the .22 :grumble:................let me know what ya come up with :thumbsup

 

[Skyskier]

i just talked to a guy that lives here and he was saying hes killen prarie dogs out of his kitchen window @ 150yds with a air gun,i'll ask him tomorrow what gun he has

Keep me up to date Mark,.........................they're outta control here, my OLD dogs don't EVEN try anymore

 

[Wheeler]

I have a Beeman, seems to work well.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27848&highlight=beeman

 

[WTRR]

RWS model 52 in .22 caliber is deadly on tree squirrels. I've killed them out to 60 yards with one shot. I use the Beeman Crow Magnum pellets. That's what both of my pellet guns shoot best. I've also got a RWS model 34 in .177, both good shooters but the .22 packs a little more punch.

 

[Skyskier]

I have a Beeman, seems to work well.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27848&highlight=beeman

Can I "try" yours BEFORE I buy one ?

 

[Wheeler]

Can I "try" yours BEFORE I buy one ?

Yes you can, it's at the river, you can even come out to the ranch and get rid of my woodpeckers! :skull

 

[Skyskier]

Yes you can, it's at the river, you can even come out to the ranch and get rid of my woodpeckers! :skull

I'm comin back to Parker thursday :thumbsup solo, call me when you fly out, IF the rear seat's m t, I'll ride along.

 

[Wheeler]

I'm comin back to Parker thursday :thumbsup solo, call me when you fly out, IF the rear seat's m t, I'll ride along.

I should be leaving today,I've been waiting on the wind to switch directions, nothing like a tail wind! :thumbsup

I'll call you when I get to Parker next week, I'm going to the ranch for a few days, I need to get some peaches before the birds eat them all. :skull

 

[26redline]

I have a Beeman, seems to work well.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27848&highlight=beeman

I have that same gun is yours a .20cal, I love it, but when I bought it 10 years ago the damn thing cost 400bucks but IMO it is the Weatherby of air guns:thumbsup

 

[Wheeler]

I have that same gun is yours a .20cal, I love it, but when I bought it 10 years ago the damn thing cost 400bucks but IMO it is the Weatherby of air guns:thumbsup

And it shoot's almost ass well as my .300 Weatherby.

 

[Flyinbowtie]

I've wondered about the .22 air guns, but besides squirrels I fight with woodpeckers, too.
Is the .22 overkill for birds?

 

[Sleeper CP]

The Gammo 1,200 fps .177's are perfect for that task. Not very expensive at all.

S CP

 

[digger]

This guys guns may be a little over your budget but it sounds like it would be worth it. Last year, was the second year I tried for one, checked the site every day for the call time. When he said it would be any day now I was checking in hourly it seemed like. I even got a call in within a hour after he posted he was taking orders and the call never went through. Sold out. I think he only makes and sells 1000 guns every 6 months. His next batch should be in Oct.

http://www.quackenbushairguns.com/

 

[Deleted Account]

RWS model 52 in .22 caliber is deadly on tree squirrels. I've killed them out to 60 yards with one shot. I use the Beeman Crow Magnum pellets. That's what both of my pellet guns shoot best. I've also got a RWS model 34 in .177, both good shooters but the .22 packs a little more punch.

I've gotta RWS Diana Model 52 and whatever I point it at goes away. Still only a .177, but super fast.

 

[mjc]

BIG 5 has this beeman on sale this week
http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal....503823&rapid=0&listingid=-2087009187&offerid=

 

[Constant840]

I have a buddy that just got a bb gun form here... http://www.badassbbguns.com/

1200 roundspm... And guess what... it really is bad ass!

 

[Flyinbowtie]

Okay, it is ordered.

Gamo Hunter Extreme, in .177
Comes with a 3x9x50 scope, Bull barrel.
They claim it'll shoot the PBA ammo at 1650 FPS, plain ole' lead at 1250.
Read lots of reviews, all but one or two very positive. Some guys are claiming they have it sighted in for 50 yards or more.
It has a 3x9x50 scope, and lists on Gamo's site for $529
Most of the bigshot air rifle sites are either out of the rifle or want close to list for it.
Amazon had it for less than $350, if you hunt on there around and buy it from Amazon, not another outside supplier.
I just got my order confirmation.
There is going to be a marked decrease in ground squirrels tearing up my garden and grass when this thing gets here. If the scope gies me any grief I will step up.
This, I think, is gonna be fun.
I am already checking out trigger mods, tune-ups, etc.

 

[Halvecto]

This seems to be a awfully good deal.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...en/common/search/search-box.jsp.form1&Go.x=14

Might have to grab one at this price (no tax either!).

 

[Flyinbowtie]

A neighbor down the road has a Big Cat, obviously the price difference indicates some differences in the one I just ordered, but a great deal on a nice little piece. His two sons have about worn it out in two years, but Gawd only knows how many rounds they've put through it.
Before ordering a Gamo from anyone, make sure they have it in stock, as the darn things are tough to find. Apparently the squirrel population is driving lotsa folks crazy.

Amazon is no tax and free shipping on my order, too.

 

[Halvecto]

Yea, the one you ordered is a more powerful and probably more accurate rifle. I am curious to read how you like it and how it performs.

I am actually somewhat relieved to hear the squirrel plague is not just in my yard! I thought maybe it was something i was doing or not doing to help them go "nuts" back there.

 

[Wheeler]

I have that same gun is yours a .20cal, I love it, but when I bought it 10 years ago the damn thing cost 400bucks but IMO it is the Weatherby of air guns:thumbsup

Yes .20, 5mm. :thumbsup

 

[Wheeler]

I'm comin back to Parker thursday :thumbsup solo, call me when you fly out, IF the rear seat's m t, I'll ride along.[/QUOTE

Someone has been feeding the ducks out front, come on over and we can shoot coots. :thumbsup


When are you going to Red Rock? pick me up on the way. :thumbsup

 

[Flyinbowtie]

Well it is here until I can send it back tomorrow.
POS.
The thing sounds like it is grinding rocks when you try to cock it.
It is just not a quality unit. I had read about problems with them, but had hoped I'd be lucky.
I was not. I won't go Gamo again.
After talking for an hour to a guy who does nothing but tune these things I am calling Airguns of Arizona tomorrow and ordering a RWS Model 48 Sidecocking Magnum in .22 No one, not one, person I can find has a bad thing to say about the RWS.
The tuner says he can work magic on them.
so, I am going to get it with a reasonable scope and once it is here i will kill a few critters then box it back up to get the superduper deluxe mega-gofast upgrade.
The '48 does not break at the barrel, so it is going to be inherently more accurate and repeatable.
Accuracy and killin' is what counts. This thing sends a .22 pellet out of the muzzle at around 800 feet per second, in stock form.
Gotta be a squirrel nightmare, for sure.
Stay tuned...

 

[Deleted Account]

RWS builds a nice rifle...:thumbsup