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  1. 07-02-2025, 06:30 PM #1
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    G’day!

    Hi there,

    Thinking of getting an air rifle for some backyard plinking and minor pest control.

    Having not fired a gun in over thirty years thought I’d pop my head in here as I research my options

    Cheers!

    Ian
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  3. 07-02-2025, 06:34 PM #2
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    Welcome to the forum Ian.
    There are people here who will know quite a bit about air rifles I would think
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    Thank you Sir

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    Hey mate!
    I don't think you could go wrong with browsing Gun City's catalogue- the options should give you a good indication of what money can buy.
    H&F or your local hunting/fishing stores should also have similar models, similar prices...
    I've always owned Gamo, used both .22 break barrel and currently own a .177 under-lever. I've found the .22 to be more ideal for pest control; but the .177 is great fun regardless.

    https://www.guncity.com/air-guns/air...Display1%20asc

    Cheers!
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  6. 08-03-2025, 05:27 AM #5
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    Welcome aboard
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    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Welcome Ian,

    I'm also a fan of Gamo air rifles and the "new" nitro piston system. As already said, the .22 is generaly beter for pests than 177 (fury ones anyway).
    ‘Facts don’t care about your feelings’

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