N/A Someone talk me down...

[HogKiller]

Ok, technically I'm relatively new to airguns, not counting my Daisy 717 from decades past that still works fine. But I've been on this forum for 2.5 years, wow it's been that long.....anyway, I've got a Sapsan .22 and a couple of Mavericks one of which is a project gun. The VP is a .25 so that base is covered, my project Mac is a .25 sniper, abused by a previous owner, now a .22 Compact and working great. I'm thinking of getting a .17, need one of each flavor right? I honestly don't want to spend another 2 grand on a gun basically because I've got a wee bit of Scottish blood in me and I'm cheap. So, I'm open to suggestions. I'm very familiar with the Mavericks as some know so it would be an easy acquisition, I'd probity get a VP, I like the barrel length and I think it's be suited to a .17. But, I'm not adverse to trying something else, preferable lighter. So...have at it guy/gals.

Oh I should have said, I think for this one I'd like a nice wood stock. I've got plenty of metal guns, my old favorite is a .22 Remington Target my uncle gave me as a lad and my Mrs. Marlin that I refinished the stock on.

 

[jps2486]

I've fooled around with a couple of FX rifles in .177 cal. While my 22s, 25s and 30s work great, the .177 cal was so so as far as accuracy was concerned. Being a competition shooter in a lot of .177 areas, I feel there are better choices. In the lower priced area, the Daystate Revere in either regulated or non-regulated is great as well as some various Air Arms rifles like the AA 510 or HFT 500. The top tier rifles would include the RAW TM or HM 1000 or Daystate Wolverines or Red Wolfs. I'm sure others will have their suggestions too.

 

[Vetmx]

Yeah I would try another manufacturer. Break new ground and broaden your horizons.

 

[Stubbers]

A few options that are very inexpensive, less talked about/favored, and comparable in form factor to the Maverick VP, depending on your preferred cup of tea..

Stoeger bullshark xm1 - 479$ from Stoeger https://www.shopstoeger.com/airguns/30436.html (heard great accuracy out of box)

Spa P35 - 432$ from krale https://www.krale.shop/us/snowpeak-p35/ (probably not great out of the box and needs TLC, debatable, and out of stock for .177 for now)

Spa M60 500-600$ http://www.snowpeaksports.com/series/details/158.html

AGN Vixen long 1,000$ krale or 1500$ AoA (out of stock at the cheaper source/krale) https://www.krale.shop/us/agn-technology-vixen-long/

Just a few to consider.

-Matt

 

[cmatera]

My .177 Dream Tac Compact with a 300cc bottle is deadly accurate and gets used more than all my other airguns combined. IIRC, it was under $1,500.

 

[gendoc]

i also once had a dream-tac compact bottle in .177 and it was a tack driver.
i gave it to my son several years ago and its still today as accurate as it was.
head shots on squirrels and pest birds.....about a dime thru a mag at 35yrds.

 

[HogKiller]

i also once had a dream-tac compact bottle in .177 and it was a tack driver.
i gave it to my son several years ago and its still today as accurate as it was.
head shots on squirrels and pest birds.....about a dime thru a mag at 35yrds.

Well, at least I'd be almost 100% FX. Thanks

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

I've fooled around with a couple of FX rifles in .177 cal. While my 22s, 25s and 30s work great, the .177 cal was so so as far as accuracy was concerned. Being a competition shooter in a lot of .177 areas, I feel there are better choices. In the lower priced area, the Daystate Revere in either regulated or non-regulated is great as well as some various Air Arms rifles like the AA 510 or HFT 500. The top tier rifles would include the RAW TM or HM 1000 or Daystate Wolverines or Red Wolfs. I'm sure others will have their suggestions too.

I'll throw in the hw100 as well

 

[Gerry52]

I've fooled around with a couple of FX rifles in .177 cal. While my 22s, 25s and 30s work great, the .177 cal was so so as far as accuracy was concerned. Being a competition shooter in a lot of .177 areas, I feel there are better choices. In the lower priced area, the Daystate Revere in either regulated or non-regulated is great as well as some various Air Arms rifles like the AA 510 or HFT 500. The top tier rifles would include the RAW TM or HM 1000 or Daystate Wolverines or Red Wolfs. I'm sure others will have their suggestions too.

What!?! No FX Royale? You know me, the Bobcat, Boss, Royale "poster child"!

 

[Florida_Man]

If you’ve never had a Huntsman, it’s worth a look. It can get you into a wood stock.

I had a Mav Compact 177 for a few months. It was good, but not great. I think the platform is better suited for 22 and up.

 

[EdinGa]

I started out with .177, moved to .22 and .25, and now I'm back to .177 again. I can't talk you down because I'm finding too many reasons to love this little caliber. Slugs at 1000 fps are just too much fun and very effective.

 

[Gerry52]

Any one of these in caliber of your choice are FABULOUS in fit, feel, accuracy & once-a-year cleaning! (Front to back: FX Bobcat .22, Royale 500 .25, Boss .30)

 

[DeanB]

I'll throw in the hw100 as well

This.... just bought one off classifieds .177. 1st 2 pellets tried JSB Heavies and Beeman Kodiaks both shoot tiny 5 shot groups at 32yds. Kodiaks shoot 1/2 in lower but centered with JSBs. They also shoot almost 50fps faster. This was with a 3 shot zero no practice then shot the groups gun is super accurate and doesnt seem to be pellet picky.

 

[MysticalDragon]

Ok, technically I'm relatively new to airguns, not counting my Daisy 717 from decades past that still works fine. But I've been on this forum for 2.5 years, wow it's been that long.....anyway, I've got a Sapsan .22 and a couple of Mavericks one of which is a project gun. The VP is a .25 so that base is covered, my project Mac is a .25 sniper, abused by a previous owner, now a .22 Compact and working great. I'm thinking of getting a .17, need one of each flavor right? I honestly don't want to spend another 2 grand on a gun basically because I've got a wee bit of Scottish blood in me and I'm cheap. So, I'm open to suggestions. I'm very familiar with the Mavericks as some know so it would be an easy acquisition, I'd probity get a VP, I like the barrel length and I think it's be suited to a .17. But, I'm not adverse to trying something else, preferable lighter. So...have at it guy/gals.

Oh I should have said, I think for this one I'd like a nice wood stock. I've got plenty of metal guns, my old favorite is a .22 Remington Target my uncle gave me as a lad and my Mrs. Marlin that I refinished the stock on.

Can't go wrong with a daystate huntsman revere. Especially the safari edition. Many shoot them in field target.

 

[rcs9250]

I’m no help I’m expecting a .30 Evol Paradigm Saturday.
I’d say more but am running late for a Airguns Anonomous meeting.

 

[HogKiller]

Can't go wrong with a daystate huntsman revere. Especially the safari edition. Many shoot them in field target.

Not fond of the stock but, maybe it can be made to look like a proper gun.

 

[elh0102]

Not fond of the stock but, maybe it can be made to look like a proper gun.

You want "a nice wood stock", but you don't like the Revere. ???

 

[rcs9250]

You want "a nice wood stock", but you don't like the Revere. ???

Exactly. Revere, classic stock, incredibly beautiful wood.

 

[huntr]

I've fooled around with a couple of FX rifles in .177 cal. While my 22s, 25s and 30s work great, the .177 cal was so so as far as accuracy was concerned. Being a competition shooter in a lot of .177 areas, I feel there are better choices. In the lower priced area, the Daystate Revere in either regulated or non-regulated is great as well as some various Air Arms rifles like the AA 510 or HFT 500. The top tier rifles would include the RAW TM or HM 1000 or Daystate Wolverines or Red Wolfs. I'm sure others will have their suggestions too.

You said wood stock? Dreamline Classic is a nice gun and you stay with FX. Same magazine as the Maverick, so if you ever get a barrel kit for the Mav, you’re covered.

 

[Pfddi]

You can pickup a .177 Wolverine R from AoA for under your dollar threshold. I can hardly shoot mine as I have to pry it out of my wife's hands! It works great for HFT and is a laser for pests (small) out to 75 yards. Mine is set at 150bar and it is getting 18fpe with JSB/FX 10.34gr pellets. Fit and finish go without saying. I've had zero problems with the gun and can highly recommend it.