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I have just picked up my first air rifle, a NP break barrel. Nothing high end first, waiting for a little experience under my belt to get a good idea of what I'll be looking for when I finally drop some $ on a decent rifle. That being said, if I hold my rifle, uncocked & unloaded, across my body barrel in left hand stock in right and I rotate the rifle along it's length axis in my hands, keeping barrel and stock level so scope would move away from me and back towards me, I can hear something moving slightly inside the body of the rifle. Is this normal/correct or is there an issue? Thanks


 
New question....I am looking into getting a new decent air rifle, strongly leaning towards nitro piston. My biggest issue is size. I am a bit on the smaller side. I have a Ruger Impact Max as my first air rifle. I like it but the length of the stock and grip are too long for me. I am unable to properly hold the rifle and can't actually hold the grip and pull the trigger at the same time. It makes me pull hard to the right. l'm looking for some suggestions on any rifles that may be shorter in these areas.

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If you get a gun with a wood stock, you can cut the stock a bit shorter or put a slimmer recoil pad on it. 

Very often the length of pull (LOP) of the gun is listed in the specs. I need shorter stocks too. I like something about 13 inches.

For a gas piston gun, I'd strongly recommend looking into a Diana N-Tec series airgun. The new model 34 Dianas are supposed to be convertible between spring and gas piston.
 
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Ok, thanks. Unfortunately, on my current rifle even a shorter trigger pull won't help. I just can't reach the whole trigger assembly at all if I hold the grip properly. I'll look at the Dania. As far as cutting the stock, I'll consider it. Just wondering, I would need to cut about 2-3 inches off. Not sure what other effects it would have. Just for reference, don't know if you know anything about archery, but I shoot a compound bow at a 25" draw. 

Thanks for the response.

J.
 
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Definitely Diana RWS guns, for the price vs quality, you may end up owning all of their models. I have the 34P Panther it has the Composite stock it is a springer, Not a N-tec, But I put a Vortek Kit in it, it is Very Smoooooth! The 34 is a Great Size LOP, Easy cocking gun, Just a really good Package, and Nicely Balanced weight front to rear. I also have the Diana 350P that is a Much Longer Rifle, Heavier, takes More strength to cock the 350, But I love this one too, But probably Not what your looking for, I also have a Diana 460, underlever, Great Gun, and Love this one too. they are all great. I bought a refurbished 350P and could Not find a single flaw in it, I knew I would eventually put a Vortek Spring kit in it, so I went for the Refurbed 350P It is really Smooth after tune.


 
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It sounds like you have two concerns, length of pull and trigger reach. LOP can be addressed by shortening a wood stock. Trigger reach from grip to trigger is a different problem. The HW rifles with their Rekord trigger have a trigger reach that many people find too long. Fortunately Rowan Engineering has several types of setback triggers for HW that can shorten trigger reach by up to 1 cm, although they aren't cheap.
 
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Thanks, I'll look into them. My issue isn't really trigger pull. I am shorter than "average" with a proportional reach. Holding an "average" rifle with the stock into my shoulder properly, my hand doesn't reach the trigger on my current rifle. I have to kind of reach over the stock and place my wrist against the side of the grip for my finger to be able to touch the trigger. A collapseable stock on an AR for instance works for me when I close it almost all the way. But I will definitely check them out.
 
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It sounds like length of pull, distance from butt to trigger, needs to be shorter than average to suit you. In firearms some of the more common models will be offered in a "compact" version for smaller people or for hunting in cold weather when wearing bulky clothing. And of course there is a trend toward spacers or some other form of adjustment for LOP in tactical styled firearms.

I don't know how far these trends have progressed in airguns. You may have to have a gunsmith cut the stock and fit a new pad to get what you need. Last time I had it done it was well under $100. In the meantime try searching for compact or adjustable versions of standard model airguns. The only ones I can think of offhand would be the target style guns. They usually come with a set of spacers to allow for adjustment of length of pull. Repost with a title that explains you are looking for a rifle with an adjustable or short LOP. You should get some suggestions.
 
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