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    best in its price range (rodent pest control)

    I'm surprised by so many helpful comments and information. I'll have to re-read everything above when I have more time, but I'd say I have enough info now to proceed on this. (I've gotten tired of setting rat traps and not getting anything.) Thanks again. -Stephen
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    best in its price range (rodent pest control)

    This one is a little slower:Crosman Optimus .22 Caliber Break Barrel Air Rifle with Scope, 950fps The single-shot Crosman Optimus Air Rifle shoots at velocities up to 950 feet per second with alloy pellets. For shooting ease and comfort, the Crosman Air Rifle offers a relatively light cocking...
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    best in its price range (rodent pest control)

    You went to a lot of trouble here. I appreciate it. It looks like this one is perfectly adequate. http://www.crosman.com/airguns/crosman-airguns/fury-np-with-4x32-mm-scope-177 Walmart has it for $99.99 here: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crosman-Fury-NP-.17-Caliber-Air-Rifle/23795253#about...
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    best in its price range (rodent pest control)

    I was just looking at Walmart's site. They have several Crosman models for under $200. Some under $120. I'm not sure if this is correct or not, but I've read that for temperatures less than 60F the CO2 type rifle won't function properly. Perhaps any cheap Crosman with a scope that does not...
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    best in its price range (rodent pest control)

    Thanks for replying. Hypothetically, let's just say, gray squirrel. I think I should probably get something that is NOT too noisy. ( I forgot to mention that. ) I think the range I'd need might be <120 feet. -Stephen
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    best in its price range (rodent pest control)

    Hi I'm new here, but I'm sure this question has been asked 100's of times. What are the top 3 or 4 best air rifles to kill rodent pests? Temperature range would be 30 to 90 degrees F. Rifle must have a scope. Price (without tax or shipping charges) should <$260. Occasional use (not as a...