Never Had One But Want One

[brawler1588]

Looking to buy a break barrel that will be able to take medium sized game in either .22 or .25 would like it to have the least amount of recoil so when my son is of age you can use it to, reliable and robust is preferred. Budget is $300-$400 but open to other options too just have no idea where to start. 

 

[GoldenStateAIRGUNer]

Hard to get a break barrel to take medium game and yet have light recoil. Not sure what to recommend that would fit your criteria. If by medium game you mean rabbits , hares, etc. I would recommend a Diana 54 Air King. Powerful but not a break barrel. Lighter recoil as well. The Sig ASP20 fits the bill but it's got some kick. Cocking is very easy for its power.

 

[pdxFrank]

Hard to get a break barrel to take medium game and yet have light recoil. Not sure what to recommend that would fit your criteria.

Can't believe I'd say such a thing, but perhaps forgo the airgun in that case brawler. 

One can get a very fine Ruger 10/22 (or similar) .22LR powder-burner for ~half your budget. And arguably less recoil.

 

[brawler1588]

Gun laws are horrible here and I have put them all in the safe. Medium size game was a reach, looking for at least small game and pesting and maybe raccoon woodchuck size game.

 

[GoldenStateAIRGUNer]

Hard to get a break barrel to take medium game and yet have light recoil. Not sure what to recommend that would fit your criteria.

Can't believe I'd say such a thing, but perhaps forgo the airgun in that case brawler. 

One can get a very fine Ruger 10/22 (or similar) .22LR powder-burner for ~half your budget. And arguably less recoil.

Problem with powder burners is noise and over penetration. Great picture! 

 

[sonny]

Depends on the range of your game. I have seen coyote shot with a 177 springer (head shot) DRT, he was so interested in the chickens in the coupe he didnt notice the man 20 yards away. I own a .22 HW95 that I have no doubt 50yards and under would take a raccoon or other game of that size with proper shot placement. Not terribly hard to cock but if I really wanted a springer dedicated to medium size game I would get a RWS model 56 in .22. 

 

[Glenroiland]

Sig asp20 is a good bet. 23FPE and accurate as can be. Recoil not horrible. I have had my daughter shoot it with no issues. 2 shot 20 yard group below (first time she shot it, after hole in hole I told her to let me take a pic asap)

I think cocking effort on mine is near 33 pounds. Trigger breaks over 2 lbs, but feels lighter than that and is very predictable with no creep in mine.

 

[GoldenStateAIRGUNer]

Nice picture Glen. Can't beat a hole in hole @ 20 yards. I'd quit at 2 shots after a hole in hole ! LOL ,

 

[glr59]

Your parameters are not realistic. A break barrel is not the correct tool for your intended use. 

Jerry

 

[Glenroiland]

Your parameters are not realistic. A break barrel is not the correct tool for your intended use. 

Jerry

This might be your answer. what game are you looking to take? Pcp's have almost zero recoil and achieve incredible FPE..

 

[Glenroiland]

Nice picture Glen. Can't beat a hole in hole @ 20 yards. I'd quit at 2 shots after a hole in hole ! LOL ,

Lol. I was actually a little upset with how well she shot it!

 

[brawler1588]

Your parameters are not realistic. A break barrel is not the correct tool for your intended use. 

Jerry

Didn't know that a break barrel couldn't take a raccoon or a woodchuck.

 

[Guest]

My break barrels in .20, .22 and .25 have easily taken both raccoons and woodchucks out to the 30 yards or so I have to shoot in so yes, it can be done. Between the eyes or between the eye and ear has taken every one of them I've ever laid crosshairs on. 

Recoil, which you asked to have be minimal, is where the sticky part comes in because a springer, regardless of caliber has it. Shooting one and accurately takes practice. There's also 35-45 pounds effort needed to cock one, so also something to take into account and maybe why Jerry said a break barrel was not the correct tool?? 

The only way you're getting a minimal or no recoiling air rifle is CO2 or a PCP. 

 

[brawler1588]

I have the pcp's already and wanted 1 good springer. I know springers are known for recoil but I have heard guys mention ones that had little recoil. 

 

[Dairyboy]

I say the Sig ASP20 in .22 would be perfect! Great guns and for a magnum powered break barrel thought it was pretty tame and easy to shoot accurately.

 

[Glenroiland]

I say the Sig ASP20 in .22 would be perfect! Great guns and for a magnum powered break barrel thought it was pretty tame and easy to shoot accurately.

It is a great gun. I had a large learning curve with respect to holding it and grouping well. Once I understood how to replicate my hold, it became an easy gun to group with.

 

[seven08]

 

RWS Diana 34 or HW80 in .22 meets your requirements.



Spring gun recoil? harsh? painful? can it be even measured?





This is recoil.....





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yj4IL0Q754

 

[sonny]

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2011/05/rws-diana-model-54-recoilless-rifle-part-3/

 

[HeyU]

 I sit along the lines of seven08. There is no recoil to my physical body to worry about with an air rifle The only recoil I worry about is the recoil that hurts the scope or shakes the rifle apart. If thinking of youth type shooters I'd be thinking about the (Cocking Effort). The model 34 in RWS,Diana at 33 lbs of cocking effort is fairly standard.Or Weihrauch 95s which I'd bet is pretty similar and come in 177 or 22cal. These rifles can also be "detuned " by installing a less powerful spring and then re-installing the original spring when ready or bought with a european tune of 12 footpounds of hitting power from the muzzle, to lighten the cocking effort. I can only see this done for a very young child 6 to 10 yrs or for personel preference. Any 12 year old from my day would develope a technique. It's mostly toning up the set of muscles used in cocking. Once they're toned up it's easy. The 34s r the way to go. Step up with the Weihrauch 95

 

[Septicdeath]

This is the only production break barrel you can take medium game clean.and effectively with. Coyote, Racoon, Marmot, Havilina etc...50 yards or less. The recoil is minimal do to the weight of the gun. Magnum Springer's are not as hard to shoot as most make them out to be.







https://youtu.be/AqG_LRw-4GM