Classic break barrel recommendation please
- By Huncowboy
- Traditional Airguns
- 78 Replies
Hi,
The short:
Please name some classic break barrels you'd recommend. I would like to use them for quick squirrel shots in the backyard. 25yards max.
The long:
After owning a PCP I figured I would not get a break barrel. But then a friend linked some video about the Beeman R9 and it just looks so neat, classic and accurate. It would be nice to have an inexpensive rifle with an inexpensive LPVO, just ready to go when needed for a quick shot. At the moment my only rifle is an FX M3. It is set up for slugs for my evening coon hunts. It is just an overkill for morning and late afternoon squirrel runs. I can change the tune quickly, but I have found I do need to zero again for bullet drop, even at 15 yards. It is not practical for a quick shot. Another .22 pellet gun would be nice. Just grab it when the opportunity comes.
I started to look. I looked at the Weihrauch HW30 and that is also super neat. Maybe top on the list. It is also on sale now. The R9 is neat of course. Also on sale. I have been looking at a Gamo break barrels too but they look modern. I usually prefer a synthetic stock, but for this rifle wood would be neat. I am sure CZ makes some too but I did not see any. I love products from the Czech and the Germans. I try to avoid products from China except if they are really good (like DJI drones) or that Air Ventury. Alternatively, I was thinking to just get that Air Ventury. It seams to be so damn accurate. But nothing classic about it. Still it would be a cheap gun to grab for a quick shot.
Thoughts please! Thanks!
The short:
Please name some classic break barrels you'd recommend. I would like to use them for quick squirrel shots in the backyard. 25yards max.
The long:
After owning a PCP I figured I would not get a break barrel. But then a friend linked some video about the Beeman R9 and it just looks so neat, classic and accurate. It would be nice to have an inexpensive rifle with an inexpensive LPVO, just ready to go when needed for a quick shot. At the moment my only rifle is an FX M3. It is set up for slugs for my evening coon hunts. It is just an overkill for morning and late afternoon squirrel runs. I can change the tune quickly, but I have found I do need to zero again for bullet drop, even at 15 yards. It is not practical for a quick shot. Another .22 pellet gun would be nice. Just grab it when the opportunity comes.
I started to look. I looked at the Weihrauch HW30 and that is also super neat. Maybe top on the list. It is also on sale now. The R9 is neat of course. Also on sale. I have been looking at a Gamo break barrels too but they look modern. I usually prefer a synthetic stock, but for this rifle wood would be neat. I am sure CZ makes some too but I did not see any. I love products from the Czech and the Germans. I try to avoid products from China except if they are really good (like DJI drones) or that Air Ventury. Alternatively, I was thinking to just get that Air Ventury. It seams to be so damn accurate. But nothing classic about it. Still it would be a cheap gun to grab for a quick shot.
Thoughts please! Thanks!