Suggestions on another 177 for a buddy

Mark, you said that you're not a fan of bull pups. Is there anything in particular about them that you don't like? I ask because a bull pup is ideal as a truck gun.

Ok, now that that door has cracked open. Wildcat, Wildcat and once again Wildcat. I thought that I was a "traditional" rifle guy. I had my apprehensions but did get a Wildcat. It is now my favorite air gun.

I grasp the mirror on my truck to support my left hand and rest the Streamline on my left hand and swing the mirror "in and out." works great. My fear is that a Bull pup would not be " long enough." maybe I should give it another try.

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I had a Taipan Veteran in .22 that I was using out my truck window like you. I was tracking a ground squirrel that stopped just in time that I avoided shooting my mirror off. I sold that one and bought a Wildcat that had a Hugget on the end that acted like a mirror stop, when I was tracking in the scope and got too far it would bump into the mirror and keep it safe! The guns that I have had the most success with in the truck have been in the “semi bull pup” range. Compatto, Bantam, Impact and Ataman compact were all really great to pull in and put on the seat next to me and not hit the headliner, also they are long enough to rest on your arm to maneuver your shot. Good luck, I think I might check out one of those R10s that everyone is talking about ?

How about a Brocock Bantam?

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+1 for the Gipper.



The Bantam, being a semi-bullpup, has reasonably short length, but not too short. Kind of a nice middle ground between a rifle and a bullpup. Good quality, feels good, shoots well, and a reasonably moderate price.

The question is, will the bantam hit a "quarter" at 35 yds.? I'm shooting sparrows.. accuracy is everything.. Doesn't matter about fit, finish, or price.. but it has to be accurate.. I'm not punching paper.. I'm killing animals..

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I have a Bantam Hi-Lite .25 that easily groups inside a quarter at 35 yards - and it hits with authority! Reliability so far has been perfect. I would buy another in .22 with no qualms about it.

The only paper punching I've done with it is enough to ensure that my scope is sighted in well. I've taken about 25 prairie dogs and half a dozen rabbits with it - some out to 50 yards or so. I would think that the .22 version would be similarly accurate.



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Every pcp on the market should hit a quarter at 35 yards. At 35 "12fpe" would be fine and give all day shot count.



John

Is stealth the main reason for the .177 requirement? If so, then have no qualms about a .22 with a good moderator on it. The .22 will do better at resisting any wind and the extra energy can't hurt.