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Can some of you air rifle nerds recommend something that would be good for this? I'd like to keep price around $500 or under.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFolCAwkbc&t=367s

Video won't play,but everyone should own a .25 Marauder!

In the PCP's, which are easier to shoot than a springer, these three have a small enough reservoir that you can comfortably use a hand pump.
Gamo Urban, about $300

Diana Stormrider, about $200. I think this one is a bit more powerful than the Gamo, so maybe better for large lizards. But louder and maybe not as good of a magazine.

Benjamin Maximus, about $270 pump included. This one is a single shot. And no baffle, so loud.

Oh man that's what I was looking for, DollarShort. Are those things pretty fast/easy to charge? Do you just throw the handpump in a daypack?

Which do you prefer between the Diana and the Gamo?

Schit. Maybe it won't imbed.

I was looking at those marauders and they look pretty bad ass. Worth the coin I guess?

I don't own any of them. But for hunting I'd pick the Diana bevause it's more powerful. And it's lighter to carry.
The Gamo for the backyard because it's quieter.

You could carry the pump along. It's about like a bicycle pump. Not sure how many shots on a fill, maybe 20 or so. Or you could splurge and get a small carbon fiber tank that would fit in a backpack for about $300 I think.

The Marauder is huge and heavy compared to the Diana.

JimH,

Do the 25's kill more better than the 22's in your experience?

Here's a little info on the Stormrider from Pyramid Air. 5 pounds before scope, and only 38.5 inches. I'd give one a try for hunting for sure. And probably get the small CF tank with the hose. Only thing is, I assume you'd be hunting in Puerto Rico, and I'm not sure about taking a tank on a plane.
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Diana_Stormrider_Multi_shot_PCP_Air_Rifle/4449/8647

That thing seems alright. Why does he think it's not the most "backyard friendly" choice? Do they get more quiet than that?

What scope would you put on one of these things?

Yeah, the .177 Marauder is supposed to be super quiet. It has a full length shroud.

I'd take the sights off to start out with so I could mount a scope lower. The iguanas are up in trees and not super easy to see, so I guess a scope that gathers a bit of light.
I've seen some really good deals on crossbow scopes (35 yard parallax and drop compensating reticle that might match an airgun) at Natchez, so I might try one of those.
Most people who are hardcore airgunners would probably recommend a AO or side focus scope.

Forgot about this one.
BIG UGLY, about $300
I'd still prefer the Stormrider for hunting. Smaller, lighter, and more powerful.
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Umarex_Gauntlet_PCP_Air_Rifle_Synthetic_Stock/4311/8328
Regulated, full shroud, about 60 shots per fill.

Why not semi-auto? It always seemed to me that semi-auto function was an inherent advantage of a PCP over a springer.

Really enjoying seeing this one played out Clark...

Never had a .22 air rifle,but the .25 smacks squirrel's noticeably harder than a .22 short,plus they are quieter,more accurate and safer,as the pellet slows down sooner .My marauder shoots a 25-26 grain pellet 850 fps.Sight in at 35 yards and down 1.5"@ 50. Easily shoot 1/2" or better @ 50 yards on a calm day.I own several nice .22 sporters and target rifles and the marauder is the most fun rifle I own.

Travis, a head shot with a silenced .22lr would do the job nicely. There are some big ones hanging around the canals within 3 blocks of my house, but I don't mess with them. Some of the latins around here either use a snare or spear.

Planning on changing your diet with the new move?

Flavor, you planning on going into the manufacturing of fine reptile clothing in Florida? Iguana belts, cigar holders, Scarface slippers?...You're such an entrepreneur...

Check out "Air Arms TX200"....I own one for sniping squirrel and small schit around my beach home. It's won many air rifle competitions all over the world....Considered one of the most accurate and well-made air rifles available..

It feels, handles, and looks like a high-end rifle. The metal blueing is very deep and consistent..It comes in Walnut or Beechwood, I believe...Again, they are super accurate, deadly, and feels like a full-sized rifle in your hands...

You can get one in 22 cal. or.177 Check Gunbroker and alike for a used one...New, can set you back in the $650 neighborhood...I bought mine, used, in excellent condition, for $275 off GB...

I mounted an older Bushnell Sportsview 6X on it. Works great. Handles the recoil "yes" recoil and vibration quite well. It's a spring action-lever. that pushes.22 around 760fps.

I wasn't really looking to buy a high-end air rifle just to knock squirrels off my roof. I just happened to come across the Air Arms TX200 and started reading. I looked at the Marauder, which was cool and has good FPS. But, I didn't like or want an air tank, refill type rifle. It's just one more thing to deal with, break or need gasket and O rings replaced... I wanted simple, yet versatile, being able to quietly pump my rifle up to speeds low enough to smack a cat in the butt to get it away from bird feeders, without penetration, or up to 12 pumps to push a hole through a squirrel at 65 yards.

Pyramyd Air seems to be a good to place for all things air...Good Luck! Can't wait to see your first alligator taken with an air rifle...Mark

I did not know they made semi-auto airguns. Which one would you buy?

Come July, you will be a believer.



Dave

Holy schit. That's good info. I would not have thought they were more quiet.

I just need something I can kill a lot of. Leaving MT will not be easy.

Have the air chamber you charge or do you charge it before each shot? (Sorry I'm not up on my air gun nomenclature)