Other PUMPER COMPARISON

[JDR]

Did a comparison of the features on my pumpers. I ranked them on several factors and weighted each factor. Of course, this exercise is very subjective, and results would vary if I did the test again or others. Plus 2 of them had scopes but did not want the work to remove them for this test. The results were surprising. Note that you need Excel to view it, as I couldn't find a way to fit it on a PDF. Note: If you do not have Excel, you can download LibreOffice for free, and it has all the components of Microsoft Office. Excel format is in 97-2003.

View attachment Airgun Pumper Comparison - JDR EXCEL 97-2003 FORMAT.xls

 

[JDR]

I guess I could add one more column for pricing, and for the very subjective accuracy column, just use published accuracy numbers from veterans like Tom Gaylord.

 

[Treefrog]

Wow. That was a LOT of work! Interesting findings, too. Thanks.

It loads just fine with LibreCalc on Linux Mint.

I figured the Sheridan would be up there. (I still favor the Crosman 760 for sentimental reasons.)

Cheers,

J~

 

[JDR]

I was just surprised that $38 Crossman 760 did so well. I would expect it in last place. I think my marksmanship may have been scattered, so some of the more expensive guns would have done better. Also, maybe accuracy should have had a lot more weight. If I saw these scores, I would still pick the Sheridan Blue Streak and Benjamin 312 over the rest, as accuracy rules for me. Before this, I expected the Benjamin 312 to win; it was light, compact, good trigger pull, good velocity, and had a peep sight. I will say the Sheridan iron sights are the easiest to use.

 

[AirJoe]

Did a comparison of the features on my pumpers. I ranked them on several factors and weighted each factor. Of course, this exercise is very subjective, and results would vary if I did the test again or others. Plus 2 of them had scopes but did not want the work to remove them for this test. The results were surprising. Note that you need Excel to view it, as I couldn't find a way to fit it on a PDF. Note: If you do not have Excel, you can download LibreOffice for free, and it has all the components of Microsoft Office. Excel format is in 97-2003.

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FYI you can use office online to open this for free, or even google sheets.