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This rifle would be for squirrels and pests like starlings. My main reason for considering the PCP is the lighter weight. I believe one fill would last through any kind of squirrel hunt. Most high velocity springers are very heavy and at age 65 I am leaning towards lighter weight.

Thanks for the Youtube recommendations. I will check them out.

You can buy the Discovery with the pump included. Still more than a decent springer, though. But, I think you'll like it better.

There's also a new model PCP out by Crosman.

http://www.crosman.com/new-for-2016/new-for-2016-airguns/maximus-22

Guess I'm just partial to PCP's.

Have killed two huge possums with mine this week. One was 90 yards ranged...

A lot of us are...

i like the Diana 48, side cocking and very deadly. pigeons and gophers are done out to 65-70 yds

A little late to the party. My suggestion is based on my own experience. When I was 11, for my birthday, I received a sheridan .20 pump air rifle. I still have this gun and shoot it regularly, I'm 64. This gun taught me the importance of trigger control, the first shot, gun safety and taking care of a firearm. The pumping process built up young muscles, has zero recoil, no report and light enough for a young person to carry. A box of 500 pellets is cheap and will keep one busy for quite awhile. It is still fun for plinking and is very effective on squirrel sized rodents.

Airguns of Arizona has the Wellrauch hw95 on sale for 299.95

http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Weihrauch.htm#WeihrauchHW95

FYI,
David