R7 dynamics in a PCP?

[Mr.H]

I have a woman friend that wants to get a pcp with the shooting dynamics of a Beeman R7. She has pretty bad arthritis and wants to graduate to a similar gun (its hard for her to cock her R7). She want a .177 and a repeater. She want to shoot it in her barn (bird problems). I told her to get a Brocock Atomic but she balked at the price tag. Can you guys suggest other options? Thanks.

 

[Sqwirl57]

Stormrider and a cheap compressor?

 

[Gerry52]

How is she going to fill it with air? If she's arthritic hand pumping is probably NOT an option. I'm not familiar with the R7 but if it's traditional rifle styling as opposed to a bullpup there are ACCURATE entry level guns that would probably be to her liking (Gauntlet, Avenger, Marauder, etc.).

 

[jps2486]

AOA has Daystate Reveres on sale for $1099. A jewel of a rifle. It's compact and lightweight and would be easy for her to handle. There are cheaper guns, but big and heavy.

 

[WorriedMan]

H,
If hand pumping is out and the price of a PCP with Compressor is prohibitive, sounds like CO2 power might work out best. No suggestions other than visit Pyramyd Air and see what's available in her price range. WM

 

[Jasonmc]

I’m going to point you in a different direction per result’s of my mother.
She had a starling problem at her home invading her song bird feeders and houses. Roosting in her barn pooing everywhere. I had her try multiple pcp rifles that I own. Mainly the compacts. She loved them but she was uncomfortable filling from a tank… so enter the co2 rifle. Had an ole Benjamin 22 stuck back. I gave her a box of carts and a tin of pellets and I will never see that rifle again. She claimed it as hers. It’s light. Plenty of power. The power source being co2 and only dealing with carts is perfect for her.

 

[jps2486]

Look at a QB78 CO2 gun. Around $100. Check out Archer Airguns.

 

[Mr.H]

Thanks for all the suggestions, folks! I'll pass these suggestions on to my friend

 

[Kgphotos]

How about the Air Arms S200. It’s a smaller sized pcp and can be tuned from about 12fpe down to the same 7fpe as the R7. With a 7 fpe tune that rifle should get a ton of shots. Price is not too high either. Might be just what you are looking for.
Kenny

 

[d3vnull]

If she goes co2 then look at the Umarex M850 2. It is the same as the Hammerli 850, and has a Lother Walther barrel.