Quietest, and most accurate

Accuracy with a springer takes a lot of practice, especially with hold. With PCP's it's usually on the shooter for pin point accuracy. If your budget allows, I would go the PCP route, much more enjoyable shooting and accuracy wise as well as a more quiet report with a moderator.
PCP is more enjoyable?
Why do I grab a springer more often than a pcp, or pumper, or CO2 gun then?
I guess I'm lazy?
I don’t feel like pulling the compressor out, making room for the gun to charge, waiting on this noisy compressor, hoping the compressor makes it, and doesn't wind up in my dead compressor stack.
Accuracy in PCP is better?
I have three PCP's, and my springers, or pumpers will out shoot two of them.
I do shoot them, but concider them a bit more of a commitment on a lesser scale similar to my powder burners, 👍
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Thanks for all the advice! I appreciate it. Low budget is not my #1 priority, but I'm not quite ready to jump into a $1.5k - $3K gun up front either. Love the look of that Daystate Revere! Maybe someday... Did lots of research and ended up going the PCP route and ordering an Air Venturi Avenger with wood stock. Seems like a good compromise between cost and performance for a first gun. Now trying to figure out what to do for a compressor and a moderator.
 
I've been shooting and hunting all my life, but never with airguns. Do you advise starting with a simple break barrel rifle, or jumping right into PCP with all the related paraphernalia?

Main use would be for general plinking and target shooting, marksmanship training, perhaps some small pest control and light hunting. I'm not a competitive shooter, but accuracy is important and would like to be able to consistently achieve 1" groups at 30 - 50 yards with practice. I prefer classic looking rifles over the modern chassis/bullpup/AR styles. I also need back yard friendly noise levels, and this might be the most important thing. It needs to be as QUIET as possible. Cost isn't the biggest concern, but is a factor. I know break barrels are simpler and cheaper. But what is the quietest and most accurate without making a huge commitment?
Everything talked about so far , are higher prices guns . One inch @ 30 yards is fairly easy . i do a lot less than that @ 30 yards ,1/4 inch and i shoot Springers , TX 200 12.25 FPE in .177 . Good for rabbits and Squirrel , Ground hog but iffy for Fox . Now for what you would spend for a TX200 ( $700 /$800 you could buy a PCP that could fill your needs ,. I am not going to suggest any (PCP )because i don't own any that do not cost in the 1k /2k + area .

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I've been shooting and hunting all my life, but never with airguns. Do you advise starting with a simple break barrel rifle, or jumping right into PCP with all the related paraphernalia?

Main use would be for general plinking and target shooting, marksmanship training, perhaps some small pest control and light hunting. I'm not a competitive shooter, but accuracy is important and would like to be able to consistently achieve 1" groups at 30 - 50 yards with practice. I prefer classic looking rifles over the modern chassis/bullpup/AR styles. I also need back yard friendly noise levels, and this might be the most important thing. It needs to be as QUIET as possible. Cost isn't the biggest concern, but is a factor. I know break barrels are simpler and cheaper. But what is the quietest and most accurate without making a huge commitment?
My, by far, most quiet setup that fits your description as to what you like: Dreamline classic .22 with a mod. Doesn’t really matter which, even the empty FX can coming with the impact makes it dead silent. May also be due to the tune (meaning how quiet it is), it’s sitting at 100b shooting Hades at 900fps. If it would ever produce a 1 inch group at 50 yards I’d be mad :) all you hear is the hammer hitting the valve and then the pellet hitting the target.
 
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Thanks for all the advice! I appreciate it. Low budget is not my #1 priority, but I'm not quite ready to jump into a $1.5k - $3K gun up front either. Love the look of that Daystate Revere! Maybe someday... Did lots of research and ended up going the PCP route and ordering an Air Venturi Avenger with wood stock. Seems like a good compromise between cost and performance for a first gun. Now trying to figure out what to do for a compressor and a moderator.
Avenger is always a good choice.
Dabble your toes in the moderator world
Reximex Silent Force $30 plus shipping


They are out of the Long but the Avenger should work just fine with the shorter.

Just filling a gun, Yong Heng, reliable and under $200. Much faster than the "shoebox" compressors .
 
I went through a whole lot of PCP’s in past two or so years. If I knew then what I know now I would buy an American Air Arms .25 or .22 Evol. Expensive for a lot of folks budget, don’t know what yours is, but it’s a buy once cry once. Gun is built like a tank.
Not really quiet though… and virtually no support/parts for it.
 
I have 7 under $500 airguns and one that cost about $1400. All PCPs. The only springer I've shot is my Son's inexpensive Crosman. That colors my opinion, no doubt. But almost everybody agrees springers are harder to shoot well. Some springer advocates claim equivalent accuracy but I keep challenging them to show it on a 30 yard challenge target. Hasn't happened yet. I think the evidence indicates PCPs tend to be more accurate. And easier to shoot well.

The better of my inexpensive airguns are just as accurate as my one more expensive. None are what I would call inaccurate. The only PCP that has not scored over 195 for me on the 30 yard challenge is my 2nd, a 25 caliber Avenger. No springer, at least this year, has posted over a 195 score this year. But I think they are accurate enough for what you describe if you go that way.

I don't read you as wanting the absolute lowest cost of entry but if I'm wrong, I would recommend a Umarex Notos for about $250 and a hand pump from Amazon for less than $100. The Notos does not store a lot of air which means you will get 20-25 shots per fill but only have to pump maybe 35 pumps to refill the rifle. Very doable. Only about $350 (plus a scope and pellets) invested.

You mention you like conventional rifles so I will recommend a Stoeger Scout or Ranger as a step up. In power and shot count. I would get them in 22 (like the Notos). I think they go for a little over $300. To be conservative say $350. A GX CS2 was delivered to me by GX for $250. It will take less than 5 minutes to refill one of these guns. It can run on 120V or your vehicle. With a little extra expense you can also set it up to run off a tool battery. The original Avenger is also close to the same price. I have one but I prefer SPA guns. You might prefer the Avenger, it has an externally adjustable regulator with a gauge. If you get the original model I think it is in the same price range. But for around $600 you could have a pretty nice starter setup.
 
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I've been shooting and hunting all my life, but never with airguns. Do you advise starting with a simple break barrel rifle, or jumping right into PCP with all the related paraphernalia?

Main use would be for general plinking and target shooting, marksmanship training, perhaps some small pest control and light hunting. I'm not a competitive shooter, but accuracy is important and would like to be able to consistently achieve 1" groups at 30 - 50 yards with practice. I prefer classic looking rifles over the modern chassis/bullpup/AR styles. I also need back yard friendly noise levels, and this might be the most important thing. It needs to be as QUIET as possible. Cost isn't the biggest concern, but is a factor. I know break barrels are simpler and cheaper. But what is the quietest and most accurate without making a huge commitment?

Spring guns are especialy harsh and noisy. The pellet is propelled from the gun by a huge spring and cup that slams into the breech port. That makes noise. Of course, most PCP rifles have a much smaller spring that propels a hammer into the knock off valve which also makes noise. A Maruader with the power turned down, the most noise is the hammer. There is very little recoil.

Spring/Nitro guns also have a reverse recoil that will ruin even air gun rated scopes over time. The barrel breaks open to cock the heavy spring, there is wear and tear on the pivot and lock and over time they do not return to the same place. This is a problem when the scope is mounted on the spring tube and the barrel does not maintain rigid alignment.

The little .177 springers that run about 12 fpe can be fun to shoot, but once you get to a .25 and a power level sufficient for hunting small game they become unpleasant to shoot.
 
Quietest gun I own is my .22 600mm M3 Impact (bone stock). I have it tuned at 70 bar on 2nd reg shooting JSB 18gr @900fps. Its so quiet you can only hear the action and the impact of the pellet. as for accuracy these water bottle tops were shot at 60 yards if my memory serves me correctly. 2nd bottle the first shot was a mm low so took a second shot to knock the cap off.

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