Hey guys,
My name is Paul and I'm new to the boards. I've been lurking for a while learning from various threads but finally decided it was time to join. I could really use your advice on a couple of questions. I have done my research googling various threads, looking up YouTube videos, and talking to local air gun shops but still need some help.
Here is what I am after: a springer rifle (no PCP), something quiet, something accurate, and something that I can stretch the range of (50-75 yards, but that can also hit fairly well at 100 yards). I have 5 acres with plenty of variety in the terrain. I would like something quiet so I'm not annoying the neighbors.
1) I really like the features, look, and accuracy of the Sig Sauer ASP20. I am going to be buying one soon, but really can't decide on a calibre. I do a lot of plinking in my spare time with rimfire rifles but am new to the air rifle space. I may be doing some varmint hunting with it, but the main purpose of this gun is for target practice and plinking. I initially thought I would want to go with the .177, but the more I have researched the .22 may make more sense. It sounds like both can hit accurately at 75ish yards, with the .22 having more "stopping" power for hunting. I don't really care so much about the stopping power, I just want to be able to knock down small metal targets at 75 yards plus. Which calibre should I go with?
2). Optics. I have had the hardest time with his one. I really like Vortex optics, but have been discouraged with the reviews on their air rifle scopes. Right now I am considering the Leupold VX Freedom 3x9x33 AO, or one of the Hawke Airmax scopes. At minimum I would like a 3x9 scope, but I also don't want something too big so a 6x would be maximum. I think a 4x12 is the sweet spot. What I am looking for out of a scope is; great glass and clarity, adjustable objective, and something well built. I am less concerned with price as I am finding a scope that will last a while. Which scopes should I be looking at?
Thanks in advance!
Paul
My name is Paul and I'm new to the boards. I've been lurking for a while learning from various threads but finally decided it was time to join. I could really use your advice on a couple of questions. I have done my research googling various threads, looking up YouTube videos, and talking to local air gun shops but still need some help.
Here is what I am after: a springer rifle (no PCP), something quiet, something accurate, and something that I can stretch the range of (50-75 yards, but that can also hit fairly well at 100 yards). I have 5 acres with plenty of variety in the terrain. I would like something quiet so I'm not annoying the neighbors.
1) I really like the features, look, and accuracy of the Sig Sauer ASP20. I am going to be buying one soon, but really can't decide on a calibre. I do a lot of plinking in my spare time with rimfire rifles but am new to the air rifle space. I may be doing some varmint hunting with it, but the main purpose of this gun is for target practice and plinking. I initially thought I would want to go with the .177, but the more I have researched the .22 may make more sense. It sounds like both can hit accurately at 75ish yards, with the .22 having more "stopping" power for hunting. I don't really care so much about the stopping power, I just want to be able to knock down small metal targets at 75 yards plus. Which calibre should I go with?
2). Optics. I have had the hardest time with his one. I really like Vortex optics, but have been discouraged with the reviews on their air rifle scopes. Right now I am considering the Leupold VX Freedom 3x9x33 AO, or one of the Hawke Airmax scopes. At minimum I would like a 3x9 scope, but I also don't want something too big so a 6x would be maximum. I think a 4x12 is the sweet spot. What I am looking for out of a scope is; great glass and clarity, adjustable objective, and something well built. I am less concerned with price as I am finding a scope that will last a while. Which scopes should I be looking at?
Thanks in advance!
Paul