I'm looking to pick my son up a pellet gun (rifle) this spring to learn the basics of shooting. It's been years since I looked at these things or priced one. Is there a particular make or model that anyone has had good luck with? Also, I'm assuming these are mostly pump action, is this relatively easy for a child to use? He will be under adult supervision at all times when handling the rifle.
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I'm looking to pick my son up a pellet gun (rifle) this spring to learn the basics of shooting. It's been years since I looked at these things or priced one. Is there a particular make or model that anyone has had good luck with? Also, I'm assuming these are mostly pump action, is this relatively easy for a child to use? He will be under adult supervision at all times when handling the rifle.
Mickey D
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There are many available at a wide range of prices. How old is the child?
Beauetienne
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Hi 4 Paws,
How old is your grandchild and how heavy a rifle is he capable of handling?
Is this going to be a rifle that he will grow into or just a starter?
What is your price range?
In general, a Beeman R7, is an outstanding, mid-power, spring loaded rifle that most kids around 11 or 12 should be able to safely cock.
I have owned one for years along with various other air rifles. It is amazingly accurate and does not have too long a stock for smaller humans. It will last for many years and is very well made. I have put thousands of pellets through mine.
http://www.beeman.com/r7.htm
There are a lot of air rifles out there to choose from. Be glad to help if I can.
How old is your grandchild and how heavy a rifle is he capable of handling?
Is this going to be a rifle that he will grow into or just a starter?
What is your price range?
In general, a Beeman R7, is an outstanding, mid-power, spring loaded rifle that most kids around 11 or 12 should be able to safely cock.
I have owned one for years along with various other air rifles. It is amazingly accurate and does not have too long a stock for smaller humans. It will last for many years and is very well made. I have put thousands of pellets through mine.
http://www.beeman.com/r7.htm
There are a lot of air rifles out there to choose from. Be glad to help if I can.
I've had a bunch of pellet guns and the best kind is the hinge barrel, spring cocking, single shot. If he is strong enough for one of these he probably will never outgrow it, and most of the guns over $100 will have good accuracy and a good trigger. The .177 Gamo guns from Walmart are a pretty good value and like anything, you get what you pay for.
sipowicz
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Please answer Father Dias.
jackbnymble
Member
I had a Crosman 180 .22 rifle as a child (50 years ago). I still have it, but it has long since stopped working. I had lots of fun with it. My grandfather used to take me rat-shooting down at the local dump.
I bought a Crosman 600 back around 1969. I still have that and it still shoots. I had it up at the range a couple of weeks ago.
Like with everything else prices start low and go sky-high from there. The Crosman 2260 looks like the logical replacement for my old 180. Retail on it is around $80.00.
http://www.crosman.com/airguns/rifles/co2/2260
By the way, both of my Crosmans have become "classics" and are worth far more than was paid for them.
Best of luck in your search.
Jack
I bought a Crosman 600 back around 1969. I still have that and it still shoots. I had it up at the range a couple of weeks ago.
Like with everything else prices start low and go sky-high from there. The Crosman 2260 looks like the logical replacement for my old 180. Retail on it is around $80.00.
http://www.crosman.com/airguns/rifles/co2/2260
By the way, both of my Crosmans have become "classics" and are worth far more than was paid for them.
Best of luck in your search.
Jack
LouisianaJoe
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I have a Feinwerkbau 124 that is over 20 years old. A couple of years ago, I sent it to Beeman to put new springs and seals. It is a very accurate Air Rifle. The Muzzle Velocity is a little over 800 fps. Newer rifles reach over 1200 fps.
This seems like a good Rifle for the price and it can be had in .177 or .22 cal.
http://www.pyramydair.com/p/av...ston-air-rifle.shtml
Look at the rest of this site to see what a variety of prices and quality are available.
There are other sites to look at also. Just Google "Air Rifle".
This seems like a good Rifle for the price and it can be had in .177 or .22 cal.
http://www.pyramydair.com/p/av...ston-air-rifle.shtml
Look at the rest of this site to see what a variety of prices and quality are available.
There are other sites to look at also. Just Google "Air Rifle".
Mickey D
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Thank you my son.
RWS makes a good quality spring piston rifle in .177. It does however take 37 lbs of cocking pressure. That may be too much for a 10 yr old. I know after 10 or so rounds I get tired. Most spring piston guns will require from 20 to 40 lbs pressure to cock, so keep that in mind. Cabella's has a pretty good selection of rifles, you can look up on line and read the spec's. Also, Pyramid Air can give you lots of information on different types of guns. Pay attention to the British made guns, as they have really refined them since firearms are so difficult to own there.
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