With the ever increasing cost of high power air rifles, at what point should a 22lr rifle be considered ?
"Cookie"High powered air rifles are relatively inexpensive.
And, I suggest that you refine your question.
... for hunting rabbits etc out to 75 yards.☺
ajshootsPellets will always be cheaper than .22lr ammo for one. But, I don't really shoot airguns because they are better, cheaper, etc. I shoot airguns for the challenge compared to firearms. Any of my .22lr's has every advantage over my airguns. I don't live or hunt where noise matters so no advantage to airguns. Just puts a big smile on my face to take a critter at 100 yards with an airgun!!
We all have our reasons for airgunning.
Relative to what? My 22 springer was three times the price of a 22LR. With few exceptions, a 22 PCP is three times that again."Cookie"High powered air rifles are relatively inexpensive.
NOPE! Here in MT the wind blows so pellets move around a bunch! But, getting better with my .22 Monsoon so the 22 LR is getting lots of time in the safe. Practice, Practice, Practice! Wont be getting rid of my .22 LR, but the FX Monsoon now has its place by the fridge waiting to take on whatever needs to be gotten rid of on the farm. Oh and knock back some steels set up in the back field.don'tcha think a 22LR is a bit much to whack a starling or pigeon???