I have a budget of 500 or so , I wouldn't really mind going over if it was worth it. I'm pretty much new to shooting/airguns as a whole, I'v done a load of research over the past few days but honestly I just can't make up my mind so it seemed only right to ask here for some very experienced opinions.
Ideally would like something with a scope, or a recommendation of a gun+scope combo!
Will mostly be used for plinking around in my backyard and hunting squirrel/rabbits once I feel confident.
Something not insanely loud would be awesome as I wouldn't like to be a nuisance to my neighbors.
Thank you so much for your time if you leave a response & I apologize if things like this are asked often... its just so hard to pull the trigger on something when you have no frame of reference for what's actually worth it in the hobby!
EDIT:After reading the input here and watching some more content I decided on ordering a R9 in .22 with a UTG bugbuster 3-12x32 scope (I only saw positive reviews and it was pretty budget friendly so I can always grab something else nicer down the road if I get hooked) along with quite a few different pellets I have seen people recommend/shoot well (H&N FTT in 5.55 & 5.53, H&N Terminators, RWS Meisterkugeln standard, and some Crossman premiers in dome & hollowpoint)
Ideally would like something with a scope, or a recommendation of a gun+scope combo!
Will mostly be used for plinking around in my backyard and hunting squirrel/rabbits once I feel confident.
Something not insanely loud would be awesome as I wouldn't like to be a nuisance to my neighbors.
Thank you so much for your time if you leave a response & I apologize if things like this are asked often... its just so hard to pull the trigger on something when you have no frame of reference for what's actually worth it in the hobby!
EDIT:After reading the input here and watching some more content I decided on ordering a R9 in .22 with a UTG bugbuster 3-12x32 scope (I only saw positive reviews and it was pretty budget friendly so I can always grab something else nicer down the road if I get hooked) along with quite a few different pellets I have seen people recommend/shoot well (H&N FTT in 5.55 & 5.53, H&N Terminators, RWS Meisterkugeln standard, and some Crossman premiers in dome & hollowpoint)
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