I wanted much the same thing you are seeking. I looked a PCP rifles and decided I did not want all the baggage and expense that went with them. I wanted simple, easy, not too expensive, but reasonably accurate rifle for pest control. After looking at a lot of YOUTUBE videos, I decided to go with a Springer. I purchased a AirArms TX200, a Weihrauch 97K, and a Walther LGU Master Pro. At 35 yards, each of these will hit a quarter every shot with pellets that they like. After shooting hundreds of rounds through them, I sold the AirArms TX200, kept the Walther LGU as a back-up and I shoot the Weihrauch 97K a lot. Mine were all .22 caliber. I use Hawke AirMax scopes and have had no issues. There is a small learning curve to shooting the Springer guns consistently accurate, but you will soon get the hang of it. Your mileage may vary.

JC