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Thinking of getting an air gun. I THINK I have it narrowed down to two, Diana 48 or Weirhaus 97. 1st how loud, not a deal breaker but even up here in Canada we now have to many neighbours. Next longjevity? Accuracy is most important!!!!!! When I was younger long time ago, I had a cheap break barrel & would paint some syrup on a board go back 10 to 15 yds & shoot flys & bugs etc. Want to try that again but will have to scope it now (poor old eyes) I know lots of power for a bug but I would like to hunt some with it. Thanks ahead of time. Was thinking Senica aspen but the built in pump seems to break or seize up & I don't like the idea of pumps, tanks, etc. GWP 🐾👣🐾👣🇨🇦

I'd suggest a QB-78. It's Co2 and quiet. The .22 is a bit over 500fps. 140 bucks. It will kill a squirrel at 10-15yds, a rabbit and birds a little farther.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/beeman-qb78-deluxe-co2-air-rifle?m=4120

Thanks I'll take that into consideration JD45 . GWP. 🐾👣🐾👣🇨🇦

If you look back for a few pages you'll likely see those rifles discussed previously here.

The closest I've had to those 2 rifles is a Diana 52 in 22 (side lever) and a TX200 in 22 (under lever).

Both are very capable but I kept the TX and gifted the 52 to a buddy.

Neither one is fragile or overly complex and parts are available if you should need something. Warranty for either is two years I believe but I've never needed warranty work for an air rifle... Yet...

If noise is a concern, get it in 22. Slower/heavier pellets are quieter. If I were going to hunt it, I'd get it in 22.

Neither one is light but the slimmer profile of the underlever carries a little nicer.

On either one you'll have to load the pellet through a port and your fingers are in a dangerous place!!

The Diana has an Anti Bear Trap device to keep the piston from slamming forward and trimming your fingers.
The Anti bear trap device must be released with a button on the side to close the action after each loading. I held onto the cocking lever too.

I hold onto the cocking lever of the underlever rifle while loading the pellet and it feels a little more natural to me but either design will become automatic after a couple dozen shots.

This is the 'Fire so I have to suggest you get Both of course! Let us know what you decide to get!!

PS, don't overlook a Beeman R9

Thanks colodog!!! That's what I needed. Will also look at the beeman R9. GWP 🐾👣🐾👣. 👍🏻. 🇨🇦

GWP: Make sure your scope is air gun rated. The forward and aft recoil unique to a springer air gun requires this. I have had good luck with Hawke Airmax. Also be sure your mounts have the pin that goes into the hole on the receiver to prevent the scope from slipping forward.

HW 95 in .22. Covers it all. Or Beeman R9 = Same gun.

Thanks guys!!! Appreciate it!!! GWP. 🐾👣🐾👣🇨🇦