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Doug523

Post subject: Hello from Cariboo BC

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:03 pm

Joined: Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:40 am
Posts: 3

Hello,
I am new to the world of airguns. Recently moved from the island to the Cariboo. I am interested in getting an air rifle for rodents and small game. Thought a 22 cal would be suitable. I don't have my PAL yet so I was thinking of getting a non-PAL rifle and tune it up later if that is feasble. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Cheers Doug

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WoodWelder

Post subject: Re: Hello from Cariboo BC

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:11 pm

Joined: Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:05 pm
Posts: 733

Welcome to the forum

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YepYep

Post subject: Re: Hello from Cariboo BC

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:55 pm

Joined: Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:01 pm
Posts: 5158
Location: GTA, ON

Welcome!! non PAL 22 caliber is a good choice in Canada as an entry airgun for ppl seeking a hobby like shooting~

The very first and important question... What's your budget??

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Doug523

Post subject: Re: Hello from Cariboo BC

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 1:30 am

Joined: Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:40 am
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Hi,
My budget $200 to $400. Would depend on make and if it comes with scope I could add a scope. Also could it be easily tuned to like 800fps or something like. Just so much to explore.

Doug

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Benjitrail

Post subject: Re: Hello from Cariboo BC

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:34 am

Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2021 1:17 pm
Posts: 45
Location: Western Canada

Doug523 wrote:

Hi,
My budget $200 to $400. Would depend on make and if it comes with scope I could add a scope. Also could it be easily tuned to like 800fps or something like. Just so much to explore.

Doug

A Benjamin Trail in .22 sub 500 fps may be a good choice. It has a gas ram system, so accuracy comes a bit easier than with a steel spring. I started out with one of these, taking hundreds of ground squirrels before upgrading the gas ram to a PAL rated one, then taking even more ground squirrels as my range had been extended.

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Benjamin Trail NP All weather .22
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Gamo Speedster Gen2 .22
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Doug523

Post subject: Re: Hello from Cariboo BC

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:47 am

Joined: Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:40 am
Posts: 3

Hi,
My neighbor has a crosman quest 500 break barrel. I tried it a few times with good results. So I am leaning to spring type rifle.

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WoodWelder

Post subject: Re: Hello from Cariboo BC

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 4:44 pm

Joined: Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:05 pm
Posts: 733

I'd get your PAL first then purchase the high power right away.
It will cost more to upgrade it later.

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jckstrthmghty

Post subject: Re: Hello from Cariboo BC

Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:15 pm

Joined: Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:04 am
Posts: 1879

Welcome to the forum.

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Daryl

Post subject: Re: Hello from Cariboo BC

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:24 pm

Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:35 pm
Posts: 11420
Location: P.G. B.C.

Welcome to the forum.
Air rifles are fun on gophers. I've shot them to 56 yards with my HW97 in .177. So much fun I bought the same rifle model in .22 for more power.
Both are PAL rifles with under levers & much more accurate than less expensive Springers. The .22 is giving me 3/8" groups at 30yds so far using hunting pellets. I suggest to save more money and buy quality to start with. I wish I had.

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Daryl

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