I see active discussion on airguns and was looking at the sites suggested (pyramydair and straightshooters) and was wanting to cut to the chase and look for a lefty airgun.

what lefty brand/model would you suggest for plinking and some light hunting? What caliber would you suggest for plinking and light hunting? I do not think I will pay $500 for one but who knows. I know virtually nothing of airguns so will just delve in and learn about airguns but I know I do not want to have to carry any tanks lol.