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I've decided to hold off on a C02 rifle. I have my DAR, but for me it's too bulky & hvy. (8lbs scoped) to carry on those long hilly desert hikes while jumping jacks. I'll use it for ''still hunting'' days, along w/my shooting sticks.

My request is that you give me your opinions, and advice on a lighter weight PCP rifle, that I can use as my ''carry gun.'' There are a few, each with their faults.

1. My budget is $200-250

2. .22 or .25 Cal.

3. Bolt-action /repeater

5. Not a bear to handpump.

Thanks, guys. I'll be following up with Q's & comments.
 
VERY few, if any NEW Pcp rifles that are in your budget. Closest I could think of fitting your "requests" would be a PRod or one of the Chinese Carbines (PP700 or 750)
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Aren't the PPs pistols? I don't know what "PRod" is.
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Yes they are all technically pistols. The P-Rod Is a pistol modeled after the marauder rifle. But all those pistols mentioned have stocks Either available and the P-rod Comes with a stock. They all are accurate out to 50 yards. They have longer barrels than your Average pistol. I know my PP 700 is.And they’re all plenty powerful for small game.
 
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Lots of pcps are the same weight or heavier than what you are calling heavy. The avenger is light but still like 6# and I believe the origin is around the same weight but both are inexpensive and I hear are good shooters.
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I have a couple of disabilities, in addition to arthritis in both hands. I think I am ok with 6-7# scoped would be ok. It seems slightly more than that puts unwanted strain on my vitals. For example, the last shotgun I bought was a semi 20g, and it appeared noticeably easier than any semi 12g I have tried.

I like the Origen, but it's a bit over my price range. Currently, $260 is my absolute limit.
 
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Maximus from MidwayUSA with a pellet pen. 2000psi Very friendly hand pumpable easy peasy compared to anything 3000psi. Very light weight too. Check additional discount coupon codes for extra savings and free shipping.

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Interesting, I had eliminated single-shots because I thought a pellet pencil would be very awkward to put on the loading port ... especially with a scope mounted. I thought they were of practical use in ''break-barrels" only. It seems to me that you would have to drop the pellet in, at an angle instead of directly behind!

I wanted to add, that yes, the 2000psi chamber is far easier than the 3. It took some effort, then my son came along and finished. I can go from the start but must take numerous breaks. Of course, the secret is to not let it fall too far from the "sweet spot." When I go hunting, I'll not use many pellets w/i that prime range.
 
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I noticed the "Diana Stormrider" (MRODAIR Airmax Varmint) has yet to be mentioned. What do you guys think about this one?
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Looks cheap with lackadaisical materials.

A friend of mine has the C02 model, and if he were to give it to me I would want to donate it, seriously, but I would not, of course, for reasons observing etiquette. 
 
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I have heard of a few people that like the stormrider but a lot of people that didn’t like it. That’s a good price on the BSA buccaneer. If I already didn’t have a couple bolt action PCP Rifles I would get one. My next one’s going to be a side lever. Although I do have a bull pup but the Side lever is in the back though.You’re gonna have a hard time finding exactly what you’re looking for in that price range not unless you buy used.Or you come across a good sale somewhere.
 
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My request is that you give me your opinions, and advice on a lighter weight PCP rifle, that I can use as my ''carry gun.'' There are a few, each with their faults.
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The lightest (2.2 kg), simplest and one of the most accurate PCP's I own is a FX T12 Synthetic from FX Airguns at only 2.2 kg

Its an old and tried model made with very few parts, very dependable, easy to work on, you may be able to find a used one for a low price
 
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