If you could only have 1 springer air rifle, what would you choose?
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I have to take exception to honorable member Greenarrow. There is no easier rifle to work on than a tx200. Also the parts are as close by as pyramid air.
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Hopefully I will never have to think of having just one, but for versatility the Dual Magnum has to be way up there. Although not a true "springer" it can be used at 2 different power levels. You can have it as low as 12fpe and with a simple second stroke of the underlever, 20fpe. You can also use it at 24fpe & 36fpe (first & second stroke) if left at factory "high pressure" or anywhere in between that suits your needs.
Beeman & Theoben versions.
Beeman & Theoben versions.
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Have a LOT hidden away, kinda like I do now. Air rifles are like Lays potato chips...you can't have just one.
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I'm not sure what I'd choose if I was limited to one 
Would I go with one of the HW97's or the more utilitarian HW95? ...Or one of my Diana 54's? Then there's my awesome 460, but the K98 is better for open sight shooting. Can't forget about the 470TH either, which is a beastly beauty. Then again, the D34 is fantastic at 12ftlbs and I don't worry about scuffs or dings when I'm out and about. The D350 is like the 34 but more powerful and uses a front globe sight. I have one tuned down to 15ftlbs and one currently at 18-19ftlbs (both .177's), have pushed that one just shy of 23ftlbs during testing... Then I have a Gamo springer, yes I said a GAMO, which has had a nicer wood stock fitted. The fibre optic sights are actually decent on this rifle. It has given me zero issues and is probably my favorite plinker, maybe not the most accurate on paper but can reliably smack steel targets and tins/pop cans easily out to 80 yards with those open sights. Don't really care what folks feelings are towards Gamo, the fun to price ratio is outstanding, recommend just get one with a 25mm piston though, Lol...
I could carry on and on (...and on) as I have a "few" springers. In short, I have no idea which I'd choose if limited to 'just one'. If the theoretical question "if the house was burning" was asked, I'd just grab one and make it work
Would I go with one of the HW97's or the more utilitarian HW95? ...Or one of my Diana 54's? Then there's my awesome 460, but the K98 is better for open sight shooting. Can't forget about the 470TH either, which is a beastly beauty. Then again, the D34 is fantastic at 12ftlbs and I don't worry about scuffs or dings when I'm out and about. The D350 is like the 34 but more powerful and uses a front globe sight. I have one tuned down to 15ftlbs and one currently at 18-19ftlbs (both .177's), have pushed that one just shy of 23ftlbs during testing... Then I have a Gamo springer, yes I said a GAMO, which has had a nicer wood stock fitted. The fibre optic sights are actually decent on this rifle. It has given me zero issues and is probably my favorite plinker, maybe not the most accurate on paper but can reliably smack steel targets and tins/pop cans easily out to 80 yards with those open sights. Don't really care what folks feelings are towards Gamo, the fun to price ratio is outstanding, recommend just get one with a 25mm piston though, Lol...
I could carry on and on (...and on) as I have a "few" springers. In short, I have no idea which I'd choose if limited to 'just one'. If the theoretical question "if the house was burning" was asked, I'd just grab one and make it work
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I’m envious of your Dual Magnums, but the problem I’d have with them as an only springer is that they’re so collectible that I would be hesitant to use them in anything but nice weather and good conditions. They’re not the kind of rifle you’re going to take out in rain or the mud or leave behind the seat of your truck while you get lunch in a sketchy area.
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No one said anything about using in the mud, rain etc. TBH, I don't use ANY of my rifles in those conditions. I'm simply mentioning it's unrivaled versatility in the piston gun category in terms of ultimate power and or power range for factory offered rifles. I personally could not imagine half of the people/guns listed in this thread using their items in that manner...
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Here in the Puget Sound region rain is just the norm 6-8 months a year. It's currently drizzling and will likely be doing so all day. We don't often get the drenching downpours that some regions of the country do, but we'll get light rain that just goes on and on for days at a time.
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It would be my scoped FWB 300 for off hand target, plinking and light pesting work. Light to cock, awesome trigger, calm shot cycle and fly-sized groups (rested) out to 25 yards.
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Guess it would be this Diana 36 that was gifted to me. It came in two pcs. that is, the rail had popped it's rivets.
Since this pic was taken I took it to a gun smith and had it Silver Soldered in place.
Since this pic was taken I took it to a gun smith and had it Silver Soldered in place.
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This question come up a lot on PB discussion. Video to follow.
I only have one break barrel airgun. That is appart from my Gecado 27 I got in 1972 from my Father and is not working now, in need for rehabilitation. The one I have is a Gamo Magnum and I need nothing else.
I only have one break barrel airgun. That is appart from my Gecado 27 I got in 1972 from my Father and is not working now, in need for rehabilitation. The one I have is a Gamo Magnum and I need nothing else.
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And it's the only full power springer I'm aware of that has such little spring pre-load that it can be taken apart and reassembled without a spring compressor.
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