magley64 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Anyone know anything about air rifles?He has a CO2 pistol that sucks (accuracy sucks, and after 15 or 20 shots the pellets barely make it past the end of the barrel)I seen a daisy 880 with scope on walmart's website <$50Not sure what kinda specs are "good" when it comes to these things.He just want's something to pluck off barn swallows from the phone lines in his back yard. (they have a tendency to swoop at him in the summers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Anyone know anything about air rifles?He has a CO2 pistol that sucks (accuracy sucks, and after 15 or 20 shots the pellets barely make it past the end of the barrel)I seen a daisy 880 with scope on walmart's website <$50Not sure what kinda specs are "good" when it comes to these things.He just want's something to pluck off barn swallows from the phone lines in his back yard. (they have a tendency to swoop at him in the summers)some people got this on woot when it was $120 or whateverhttp://www.amazon.com/Gamo-Varmint-Stalker-Deluxe-Whisper/dp/B004WMFTK8somebody i know got it as well, and it's pretty baller sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 <insert "teach dad how to jump up high and throw elbows" lame joke here> +3 to the Gamo - I have one; sounds like a .22, not a "bb gun".break barrel > pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 You'll shoot yer eye out, Ralphie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Take a road trip to Great Lakes Outdoors off rte 528 near you. They should have a good selection.I am not sure if Golden Dawn in Jefferson carries air rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 any reputable knowledge bases where I can read up on these things and edumicate myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I am not sure if Golden Dawn in Jefferson carries air rifles.they do, that is where he bought the shiddy pistol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 here is a link for the different brands and varities available through Pyramydair:http://www.pyramydair.comThe company is about 10 miles from my house.some basic instructional videos:http://airgun-academy.pyramydair.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 BMG 50cal.Son of the decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Jefferson golden dawn had an air rifle in there the other day for $99 said 1000fps had a scope on it I believe it was a ruger can't remember for sure though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 These are excellent.http://www.airgundepot.com/sheridan-air-rifles.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Anything over 1000fps would be decent equip. Gamo is good stuff for the price. And I wouldn't mess with anything CO2 propelled when pumps and breaks are just as good for what they are. Could always set him up with a supressed .22 lever/bolt/semi and earn extra points:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 My Gamo will lay waste to all intown sized pests. Squirrels have been taking a beating lately. Muwah ha ha ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Gamo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Don't know much about them other than there's a bunch of junk ones out there. I'd google air rifle reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Ill just leave this here. http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/selfloading/795.aspAs cheap as a decent air rifle. Use CB caps for an extremely effective in town vermin dispatcher out to about 40ish yrds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 just thinking out loud here:to be a little more in-line with your tendency toward non-violence, your Pop could search out the barn swallow nests in the eaves of his home and barn, and the rafters and cross beams in the barn, and as soon as he sees nests appear either water them until they disappear (they're made of mud), or simply remove the nest.best to attempt removal before the swallows are breeding, so early spring (i would guess).or just go with the .50 cal. as BTD suggested... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Ill just leave this here. http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/selfloading/795.aspAs cheap as a decent air rifle. Use CB caps for an extremely effective in town vermin dispatcher out to about 40ish yrds.What are these cb caps? Aside from birds and safely killing cats inside what's their use? Are they legal in town or just quiet? I'm about to buy a house in a small neighborhood and I'm pretty sure firing one is frowned upon there. I'm probably going to need to get a pellet gun soon also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) Jefferson golden dawn had an air rifle in there the other day for $99 said 1000fps had a scope on it I believe it was a ruger can't remember for sure thoughwonder if it was a ruger blackhawk, i seen one online for around 100 bux, and the video review I watched was saying that it was an excellent rifle for the price...(once you've tightened up a few screws)I'd have liked to keep it around $50, but I could do $100 Edited December 11, 2012 by magley64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 What are these cb caps? Aside from birds and safely killing cats inside what's their use? Are they legal in town or just quiet? I'm about to buy a house in a small neighborhood and I'm pretty sure firing one is frowned upon there. I'm probably going to need to get a pellet gun soon also.They are 710 fps .22 rounds. Just as quiet if not quieter than pellets. Even the Gamo Whisperer is louder and these have more short distance knock down power than a pellet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have discharged a cb round in my sub development once or twice at some rabbits that were eating my garden up. Much quieter in a rifle then a hand gun that I noticed. Out of my rifle they didn't make much noise. I have since switched to a sling shot and ball bearing to dispatch rabbits. It is silent and packs a hell of a thud with a heavier ball bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 wonder if it was a ruger blackhawk, i seen one online for around 100 bux, and the video review I watched was saying that it was an excellent rifle for the price...(once you've tightened up a few screws)I'd have liked to keep it around $50, but I could do $100Go there and ask for better price most stuff they will come down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Bha get one of these and practice with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Bha get one of these and practice with it. been there a few times... the surge tube doesn't last that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Yeah but way more fun to play with till you hit a neighbors house a few times while drinking beer on the patio and have to run inside like a little kid. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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