I'm in the market for a very quiet, lower power backyard pesting gun. Primary targets will be pest birds and tree rats out to 35 or 40 yards. If I need to take out something further than that, I have a deadly 25 cal HM1000 at the ready, but the HM is really too much gun to shoot in my neighborhood on a regular basis. My original thinking was to find a good used FX400 in 22 cal with the power adjuster. I had one once before, and wish I hadn't sold it, so I'm very familiar with the 400 and I know what its capable of.
I was also thinking about a BSA Ultra SE. Not adjustable, but considerably less expensive than a used 400. I have the option to pick up a new customized, tuned & regulated Ultra SE in 25 cal right now with either a Huggett LDC or a full length Huma Shroud at what I consider to be an acceptable price. This rifle is currently shooting too slow, but the tuner will adjust to my liking prior to shipping if I buy it.
I've never owned or shot a BSA, so I'd love to hear from some of you who own or have owned an Ultra SE and what your thoughts on the gun are. Also, I'm a little nervous about a 25 cal shooting at sub 600 FPS. I'm not really concerned about shot count, and even at ~16 to 18 ft/lbs it would have plenty of knock down power for my intended targets and ranges. I'm primarily looking for as quiet as possible and very accurate at 50 yards and below. If anyone has experience with the Huggett LDC vs a full length Huma shroud, I'd appreciate that as well. The tuner believes the Huma would be the quieter option but will provide whichever one I choose if I decide to go this route.
Thanks in advance for your consideration and input!
I was also thinking about a BSA Ultra SE. Not adjustable, but considerably less expensive than a used 400. I have the option to pick up a new customized, tuned & regulated Ultra SE in 25 cal right now with either a Huggett LDC or a full length Huma Shroud at what I consider to be an acceptable price. This rifle is currently shooting too slow, but the tuner will adjust to my liking prior to shipping if I buy it.
I've never owned or shot a BSA, so I'd love to hear from some of you who own or have owned an Ultra SE and what your thoughts on the gun are. Also, I'm a little nervous about a 25 cal shooting at sub 600 FPS. I'm not really concerned about shot count, and even at ~16 to 18 ft/lbs it would have plenty of knock down power for my intended targets and ranges. I'm primarily looking for as quiet as possible and very accurate at 50 yards and below. If anyone has experience with the Huggett LDC vs a full length Huma shroud, I'd appreciate that as well. The tuner believes the Huma would be the quieter option but will provide whichever one I choose if I decide to go this route.
Thanks in advance for your consideration and input!