Opinions welcome

[RMCIV]

OK fellas this is difficult. I am trying to make a decision on what rifle to get...I'm thinking 25 or 30 cal. I target shoot every day (with avenge x) and want to get a better rifle for hunting. I've looked at impact, mora, slash and a few others. If any wants to or can share their experience with their 25 or 30cal i would appreciate the advice!

 

[Dstrac]

OK fellas this is difficult. I am trying to make a decision on what rifle to get...I'm thinking 25 or 30 cal. I target shoot every day (with avenge x) and want to get a better rifle for hunting. I've looked at impact, mora, slash and a few others. If any wants to or can share their experience with their 25 or 30cal i would appreciate the advice!

My .25 600mm rti mora with 6-24 scope weighs over 13lbs. It makes 116 ft/ lbs with 60 grain altoros slugs @ 185 bar. At that power level you would get 20-30 regulated shots per fill

 

[j_tonyperez]

.25 is more then enough unless your hunting big game

 

[cavedweller]

OK fellas this is difficult. I am trying to make a decision on what rifle to get...I'm thinking 25 or 30 cal. I target shoot every day (with avenge x) and want to get a better rifle for hunting. I've looked at impact, mora, slash and a few others. If any wants to or can share their experience with their 25 or 30cal i would appreciate the advice!

RAW in .25 pref a Martin Rutherford build, then let @Motorhead do his magic to it.

 

[coastal drifter]

FX wildcat. M3 BT .25 compact. Light easy to carry in the woods accurate and powerful. Adjustable, 34gr heavy's and even slugs if you like. I have the .22 tube version and get 54 shots on a 225 bar fill. More than enough shots for a day in the woods.

 

[Sleestak]

I'm not sure what advantage any of those guns would offer over the Avenge X for hunting but I say .25 unless you're looking at something other than shooting at small game.

There's a richer ammo selection and it's less expensive

 

[RMCIV]

My .25 600mm rti mora with 6-24 scope weighs over 13lbs. It makes 116 ft/ lbs with 60 grain altoros slugs @ 185 bar. At that power level you would get 20-30 regulated shots per fill

Need to find something 13lbs and carry it around and see if it bothers me. Thanks

 

[igolfat8]

What are you planning to hunt? When I think hunting rifle, I think light weight. Caliber is dependent on your quarry.

 

[RMCIV]

.25 is more then enough unless your hunting big game

I don't consider deer big..elk are big though.

 

[RMCIV]

RAW in .25 pref a Martin Rutherford build, then let @Motorhead do his magic to it.

Who what when wear and how do I get a Martin Rutherford build? I am intrigued.

 

[RMCIV]

FX wildcat. M3 BT .25 compact. Light easy to carry in the woods accurate and powerful. Adjustable, 34gr heavy's and even slugs if you like. I have the .22 tube version and get 54 shots on a 225 bar fill. More than enough shots for a day in the woods.

View attachment 587587

I haven't looked at the wildcat.

 

[JimD]

I don't own one but the Huben rifle interests me. Very adjustable for power with the 25 reportedly capable of over 100 ft lbs. Still compact and reasonable weight.

 

[RMCIV]

I'm not sure what advantage any of those guns would offer over the Avenge X for hunting but I say .25 unless you're looking at something other than shooting at small game.

There's a richer ammo selection and it's less expensive

No way am I lugging that long bastard (avenge x) around on a stalk. I'd use it at night on my tripod though.

 

[Vana2]

I like my FX Crown MK2 for general shooting, plinking, pesting and hunting.

Ergonomics, performance and accuracy are all very good, it's my go-to PCP.

See if you can check one out.

Cheers!

 

[RMCIV]

What are you planning to hunt? When I think hunting rifle, I think light weight. Caliber is dependent on your quarry.

If it bleeds and is legal I'll hunt it.

 

[igolfat8]

Who what when wear and how do I get a Martin Rutherford build? I am intrigued.

Contact Details

Airgun Specialists

www.airguns-usa.com

 

[igolfat8]

If it bleeds and is legal I'll hunt it.

Most states, if they allow Airgun hunting, require .30 as a minimum to hunt deer.

 

[bubbahotep]

Lewis and Clark used a ~150 fpe 22 shot ~50 cal. I wouldnt mess with an Elk tho, lol.

 

[igolfat8]

No way am I lugging that long bastard (avenge x) around on a stalk. I'd use it at night on my tripod though.

Then you won’t like a RAW HM1000X LRT either. It’s a long gun too. They do offer shorter version but they don’t make the power that you are likely looking for.

 

[boscoebrea]

I get an RTI! That said, I got no use for something that weighs more than it needs to....I want light as possible, after all, we ain't talking about a light weight powder burner....You'd better do some investigating.I also like Brocock.Many choices in many price ranges