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saross

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I am seeking recommendations for my first purchase of a new airgun. I would be looking to hunt small critters like rabbits, squirrels etc. at a range of 50+/- yards in a .22cal. It this time I am not interested in a PCP or a CO2 system...

Is there anything out there that is of good quality, that would hold up for a while...

Thank you all in advance for your help... 
 
i shoot pcp"s now ,i was a springer guy forever ,,what a change for the best,you can change to pcp;s without spending a fortune,,maybe a hand pump and a benjaman marauder , use the coupon codes from our sponcer's above,,the Crosman site offer's 25% off your purchase ,the marauder is accurate up to 100 yards maybe more and is the most sold pcp out there ,,$560 minus 25% is great. If your stuck on staying pcp free,,the H W is great ,,one springer i will get .is the Air Arms tx 200 ,,beautiful rifle several styles available ,,make sure to use the coupons available to you ,,such as buy 3 tins of pellets get one free Pyramid air or 10 % off at Air Gun Depot ,good luck ,,,keep us in the loop,Pat
 
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@saross - PCP and CO2 are out. What about a pump up? It would allow you to retain the accuracy of a PCP style while avoiding the potential difficulties with shooting a springer accurately at such a distance. 
The Benji 392 is a .22 pump up thats low cost. 
The Independence and Indy from FX are high priced, high end, pump up rifles which are very accurate. My own personal Independence is incredible at 75 yards. 
One difference between these two, other than price, is that the Independence will give you about 7 shots before you need to pump it again. Whereas the 392 requires you to pump for every shot. 
If a pumper is not an option for you, then you've basically narrowed it down to springers. There's plenty of guys on here with more experience than me when it comes to springers. :) 
Good luck!
Tom
 
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Well,,,, I don't know if I should thank you all for your suggestions or curse you all... I thought I had an idea about which direction i wanted to go but based on what you all have suggested, especially info concerning the PCP air guns... I starting to lean that way... I would hate to plop down some serious many for someone that is not durable nor stand the test of time..

Ive heard a lot about the Benjamin Marauder PCP with the synthetic stock....

Any thoughts about the durability, craftsmanship and accuracy on this model?

Thank you all for your help..... i think.... 
 
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You'll be cursing us for helping you get into such an addicting hobby at some point. ;)
The Marauder, more commonly known as the "Mrod" is an excellent place to start into PCP's. Quiet, accurate, magazine fed, handles well, built well by one of the biggest names in airguns. It's an all around good place to start.
Keep in mind that pumping is going to really suck in a very short amount of time. That means you'll be shopping for a bottle and a place to fill, or a home compressor. 
Keep reading articles and educating yourself on what all is involved with PCP's and how-to's about using PCP's safely. 
You started out stating no PCP's. May I ask why? Maybe we can alleviate or confirm any concerns for you. 
Tom

 
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Tominco:

Thank you and the rest for all the information...

I, at first, didn't want to go into the CO2 or PCP class because of my hesitation of durability. I feel that the more complicated an item is the more it will have a tendency to break down. I like to live/prepare as if the only thing to survive will be within my home or within a very short distance.. 


Steve
 
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"1BadDart"Wadcutter, how hold sensitive is your 95? I'm considering a HW50 in .177 as a light fun shooter to go with my Diana 48 in .22. The 95 in .22 looks interesting.
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If we are talking hunting scenarios or plinking steel then.....
No, I don't consider the HW95 above to be hold sensitive. Stock forearm rested on a thin pad, loose grip, squeeze trigger. There has been a half dozen people shoot the 1-3/4" (squirrel head size) spinners out back at 36 yards with excellent results. POI change is negligible. Resting on a thin pad while sighting in, mimics the rubber pad on the shooting stick, I use for hunting.

Then again, if your a target shooter going for X-rings, someone may consider it "hold sensitive".
 
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