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Air Gun Home Forum Index » General Air Gun Questions and Topics » Newbie best rifle question...again.    View previous topic :: View next topic  Newbie best rifle question...again.   Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:19 pm REMSP10 New Member Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 1 After much reading on here I learned a lot and think that I have it narrowed down. However, I want to make sure that I am not missing a company or rifle that I should take a look at. What I am looking for is a springer to shoot pests in my back yard. The farthest I will shoot would be about 40-50 yards. More consistintly around 20-30 yards. I want something accurate for mulitple shots. I would like to buy a combo. However if I can piece one together and end up with a better end product for the same money then I would go that route. I am looking to spend right around $300 tops. So where did I end up? I have been looking the hardest at the RWS 34. Probally the Panther Pro. Is this a good choice or is there another option to look at. Thanks for your time in advance.   Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:44 pm Amigo Veteran Member Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Posts: 263 Location: U.S. MidWest REMSP10 Welcome to AirGunHome Yes, it looks like you have done your homework. The RWS 34 is what I think Warren Buffet would call, quality at a reasonable price. Some of the other members will probably be along shortly with more helpful thoughts. In the mean time, come on in and have a look around. I think you'll like the neighborhood. Best Regards to a New Member, Amigo   Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:05 am kanyon Silver Status Member Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Posts: 1582 Location: New Zealand Gamo CFX is a great shooter for pests up to rabbit size. being a underlever there is no issues with breach becoming loose/sloppy and being a fixed barrel they are very accurite.   Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:00 am fritz Silver Status Member Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 2444 Location: New Jersey- outside of Philadelphia I cast my vote for the 34. And all you other guys know why. If you want to take the distance a bit further take a look at the 350 fuerkraft (how the hell do you spell it?). It's a very powerful rifle and I wouldn't be suprised if you could accurately shoot 1.5" groups at 75 yards. The combo version has a simple scope on it and fiberoptic iron sights, good deal unless you have a nicer scope sitting around. If you go with the 34, get it in .177. The 350 will need to be in .22 so you can avoid going supersonic. _________________ "I never set out to be wierd, it was always everyone else who called me it" -Frank Zappa Speed is impressive, accuracy is deadly. It's not that I'm not a people person, it's just that I'm not a stupid people person. B29 from Mike...tuned lightly...   Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:48 pm cliffspot Veteran Member Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 132 Location: Miami via Hawaii And you can get a good scope/mounts (Leapers 3-9X32 in accushot med 2 piece mounts) and a pellet sampler from SS and a cleaning kit and more pellets! That should put you at $300! _________________ There are no accidents; only ignorance, mechanical failure, and acts of God! I have loaded over 6 million rounds in the last 5 years and STILL have not seen it all!   Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:13 am fritz Silver Status Member Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 2444 Location: New Jersey- outside of Philadelphia Those mounts may not work. Dianas all droop. _________________ "I never set out to be wierd, it was always everyone else who called me it" -Frank Zappa Speed is impressive, accuracy is deadly. It's not that I'm not a people person, it's just that I'm not a stupid people person.   Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:25 pm broommaster2000 Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 5714 Location: City of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands Diana over Gamo, always. The 31/34 is a very good rifle. I would have gotten one if I wouldn't have gotten this sweet deal on a used 48. fritz wrote: If you want to take the distance a bit further take a look at the 350 fuerkraft (how the hell do you spell it?). Feuer. You pronounce it as Foh-yer. Like an Aussie guy saying fire. fritz wrote: It's a very powerful rifle and I wouldn't be suprised if you could accurately shoot 1.5" groups at 75 yards. The 350 takes a lot of technique. You gotta be a real man to take them on. fritz wrote: The combo version has a simple scope on it and fiberoptic iron sights, good deal unless you have a nicer scope sitting around. If you look at this rifle, you'll also want to look at the Beeman R9. By the way, the 31/34 are also pretty good in .22. _________________ BIG GAP   Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:45 pm yourdaddyjoe Supporting Member Joined: 26 May 2008 Posts: 4027 Location: Tatorville, USA My vote goes to the RWS 34 _________________ Say "NO" to BB Gun Wars... Quid Pro Quo Rule: An eye for an eye... www.HPASports.com www.Facebook.com/hpasports   Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:00 pm broommaster2000 Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 5714 Location: City of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands I think the 31 Panther has the same weight as the 34 Classic. A Dutch forum member wrote a review about it. _________________ BIG GAP   Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:34 pm sniper Silver Status Member Joined: 28 Nov 2008 Posts: 3752 Location: Star, Idaho personally i've never shot a 34 but my bam-26 @ 16fpe isn't very hold sensative and is $139 and change.you've probably read the arguements about qc but mine is shooting perfectly after break in and a good clean. _________________ I believe in gun control, If there's a gun around I want to be controlling it.......   Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:28 pm fritz Silver Status Member Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 2444 Location: New Jersey- outside of Philadelphia Sorry Sniper, but a B26 could never outshoot a D34. Edit: I think the .177 D34 is like 12-13 fpe and .22 is 14-15? I know it's got enough power to flatten a pellet at 50 yards. _________________ "I never set out to be wierd, it was always everyone else who called me it" -Frank Zappa Speed is impressive, accuracy is deadly. It's not that I'm not a people person, it's just that I'm not a stupid people person. 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