In NY state I cannot fire a PB within 500ft of a road (there are additional stipulations applying to other buildings [neighbor's buildings] as well).
Air rifle, no worries.
Hence the MRod.
Air rifle, no worries.
Hence the MRod.
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Rimfire vs Marauder
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suppressor requires federal tax stamp, so living in Texas doesn't help there.
I have both a rimfire and Marauder in .22. the real question is, what do you want it for? small game under 50 yards, Marauder works well. Anything over 50 yards (no, it's not a 100 yard gun) can be a bit hit or miss.
One place the Marauder is a clear winner is sound levels. Since suppression is designed into the gun, noise levels 5 feet from the muzzle are under 90db. If I remember correctly, mine measured at 85 db.
.22 or .17HMR rimfire, depends on what you want to do. If you want a target rifle, my son spent $700 on a gun that can split hairs at 100 yards. If you want a Ruger 10/22 they can be had for a bit over $200. Marauder will run over $400 to start, but pellets are cheaper than bullets. It all comes out in the wash eventually.
If just target shooting, I'd go with the marauder. If small game hunting, anything over a rabbit is probably in the territory of a rimfire. Not sure any small caliber pellet gun would kill an armadillo, so you gotta decide what you want to shoot, and that should drive your decision.
I have both a rimfire and Marauder in .22. the real question is, what do you want it for? small game under 50 yards, Marauder works well. Anything over 50 yards (no, it's not a 100 yard gun) can be a bit hit or miss.
One place the Marauder is a clear winner is sound levels. Since suppression is designed into the gun, noise levels 5 feet from the muzzle are under 90db. If I remember correctly, mine measured at 85 db.
.22 or .17HMR rimfire, depends on what you want to do. If you want a target rifle, my son spent $700 on a gun that can split hairs at 100 yards. If you want a Ruger 10/22 they can be had for a bit over $200. Marauder will run over $400 to start, but pellets are cheaper than bullets. It all comes out in the wash eventually.
If just target shooting, I'd go with the marauder. If small game hunting, anything over a rabbit is probably in the territory of a rimfire. Not sure any small caliber pellet gun would kill an armadillo, so you gotta decide what you want to shoot, and that should drive your decision.
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23 yards,definitely go with a Marauder. A tuned .22 with a pump. Got to get a known good barrel, can't risk a new one. Down the road, you may want to add a tank, but in the meantime, .22 Marauders are easy to pump.
.22 rimfire is great to have, but not for such short range and shooting from one's home. (Unless you live in the woods or something) Ammo cost on a rimfire will kill you over time. It used to be that a fellow could shoot rimfire all day for $12. Now, that's at least doubled, and that's if you can find ammo.
.22 rimfire is great to have, but not for such short range and shooting from one's home. (Unless you live in the woods or something) Ammo cost on a rimfire will kill you over time. It used to be that a fellow could shoot rimfire all day for $12. Now, that's at least doubled, and that's if you can find ammo.
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CB shorts really ricochet easily. You will find that even off the turf they spin off to who knows where. You can hear them spiraling and striking objects. I love .22lr's and own many, but it depends on the application. My Marauder(since sold) was a fun tool for pesting at an entry level price, which is still much higher than an excellent .22lr. I chose the air rifle for unregulated quiet operation with minimal interference to neighbors and downrange objects. I still operated with a backdrop as much as possible. My current set-up is for quiet, precise, compact, light weight sniping. Wildcat.22 with .25huggett.
But for that price with tank etc you could purchase a Browning semiauto .22lr, a Browning Bl .22lr and CZ,which is very accurate, and enough ammo for a zombie apocalypse. That's a lot of fun stuff for the price of one gun. I justify it by what I like. It's probably less than a good set of golf clubs and frequent green fees! To each his own!
But for that price with tank etc you could purchase a Browning semiauto .22lr, a Browning Bl .22lr and CZ,which is very accurate, and enough ammo for a zombie apocalypse. That's a lot of fun stuff for the price of one gun. I justify it by what I like. It's probably less than a good set of golf clubs and frequent green fees! To each his own!
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The main reasons I have for shooting a rimfire is for when my airgun runs low on air. Now that I have a high shot count pcp, a backup up isn't really needed.
no matter, they're both fun. The new henry pump is a blast.
no matter, they're both fun. The new henry pump is a blast.
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Jim said it best it's like comparing apples and sledgehammers. I don't think I know anyone who owns a PCP airgun that doesn't have a .22 rimfire so the pros and cons are well established.
Why not If doing the suppressed, subsonic firearm thing apply for a $200 federal license for a suppressor to put on a .308 Ruger Scout Gunsite rifle. I've shot a friends with subsonic. .308 rounds and suppressor. It is much quieter than several airguns I own. Ahh I just put in another order to Pyramid Air.
Why not If doing the suppressed, subsonic firearm thing apply for a $200 federal license for a suppressor to put on a .308 Ruger Scout Gunsite rifle. I've shot a friends with subsonic. .308 rounds and suppressor. It is much quieter than several airguns I own. Ahh I just put in another order to Pyramid Air.
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As with Air Guns powder burners come in many prices, quality and accuracy ranges.
Buy an off the shelf springer at Walmart and a Cheap .22 and you will find comparable accuracy.
Buy a match .22 for a few $$$ and an FX Wildcat and also expect comparable accuracy.
A good shooter can nearly always do better with a bad gun than a bad shooter with a good gun!
My Winchester Pump .22 made shortly after the year 1900 will shoot as well as any airgun I own (and I have a lot)
The above are general statements and there are ALWAYS exceptions.
Thurmond
Buy an off the shelf springer at Walmart and a Cheap .22 and you will find comparable accuracy.
Buy a match .22 for a few $$$ and an FX Wildcat and also expect comparable accuracy.
A good shooter can nearly always do better with a bad gun than a bad shooter with a good gun!
My Winchester Pump .22 made shortly after the year 1900 will shoot as well as any airgun I own (and I have a lot)
The above are general statements and there are ALWAYS exceptions.
Thurmond
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And that's my conundrum Thurmond. I love shooting airguns and all their advantages, and had been looking at rifles in the $1500 range. Then the epiphany hit...I could buy an Anschutz rimfire and it will probably be worth more in ten years!!! Oh...what to do...what to do...
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I too have a winchester pump, though built in the late 1950's. Out shoots most other guns and I love shooting it.
However, since I live in an urban area, and time to get out int the country is limited, I shoot mainly air rifles. Each rifle has its place, and where I am in life, the air rifles fit better. I'm sure for others, it's the other way round.
What you pick should be determined what you do with the gun, not what I think you should do. I guess that's why we have so MANY choices! Each has a different need and want. The best part about choices is that I can make a choice for one gun today, and another tomorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can have multiple guns for multiple reasons. Just fun!
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I just got my fx wildcat 3 days ago. Love it. Only regret is I wish i bought it sooner.
Using it for starling control on the farm and having a blast with it.
More accurate than .22 rim with cheap ammo.
Using it for starling control on the farm and having a blast with it.
More accurate than .22 rim with cheap ammo.
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I have shot ground squirrels with a .22 rimfire for many years and definitely do not miss how far that dense chunk of lead can travel and how prone to ricochet it can be. I now shoot the little buggers with either .22 or .25 pellets. A lot less worries.
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I just ordered a new RAW HMx .357 (regulated) that delivers commensurate muzzle energy (130 fpe) and impact energy at 100 yds (80 fpe) of a standard .22lr rimfire bullet shot out of a .22 rifle firearm (https://www.rapidairweapons.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17762). Even with these impressive ballistics, the new RAW still shoots diabolo pellets, which dramatically reduces projectile carry. So, I get the same stopping power (and accuracy) of a .22lr rimfire out to 100 yrds (and beyond) without the sonic crack, constant clean-up, and downrange worry. Tits, right? 
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