Spring Piston Airguns for Different Price Ranges
Similar to last week's post about PCP's that fall in different price ranges, I wanted to take this weeks entry and focus on the spring-piston airguns that Airgun Depot carries, commenting on a few brands in different price categories.
We'll go in reverse this week, and start with the more expensive airguns that work on the spring-piston powerplant. The first gun in this category is the .22 caliber Beeman R-1, known as the workhorse of the Beeman line. This gun is responsible for the surge in interest of quality-made airguns from Europe being introduced into the United States. With a well-known pedigree, and a price of $599.00, this gun is one of the more expensive models that is offered by Airgun Depot. Rich in heritage and a known performer, you can't go wrong with one of Beeman's R-1's.
The Beeman R11 and the Beeman HW77 Mark II also fall into the $500+ category. These guns are German-engineered and built, with a focus on quality that is hard to beat. Fine craftsmanship, in both the metal and the wood, add to the value of these guns. They are heirlooms that you will be proud to hand down to your family members in years to come. Handsome on both the wall and the shooting range, the Beeman line of spring-piston guns from HW are top of the line.
RWS imports a line of Diana guns, also from Germany, and the Model 54 and Model 54 scope combo both top the $500 mark. Immensely popular and well-made, the Diana guns are proven performers that are sturdy and robust. I've used Diana-made guns in many of my hunts, and am well-pleased with the results I receive from them.
Another maker in this category is the Webley line of airguns. The Webley Longbow is a fine addition to this price-point category, with its stylish looks, robust stock, and excellent finish. Of English design, these guns offer excellent quality and performance one would expect of a storied maker, and you will be well-satisfied with the offerings from Webley that Airgun Depot offers.
RWS also offers several other guns that fall in the $300 to $500 category. The Model 460 is a fine choice for an airgun that delivers excellent power and accuracy, as well as good looks, in this category. And the Model 350 Magnum brings high performance and power to an even lower price point.
In this price-point area between $300-$500, Webley also has some offerings. There is the Webley Stingray and Xocet, both guns which balance superbly and offer great firing behaviors and precise pellet placement on target. I have a personal fondness for the Stingray, having fired one at an airgun show, and plan to add one to my arsenal in the near future.
Gamo has some nice offerings in this category as well. The Hunter Extreme rifle and the stylish Stutzen both fall in this price point. I have a Stutzen on the way, and hope to post a review of it in the near future.
When it comes to the more budget-minded shooter, take a look at the RWS/Diana Model 34 and Panther series, as well as Gamo's CFX, Whisper, and a few of the Hunter series of rifles. Economy-priced, yet still feature rich, these guns help the budget shooter enjoy the sport just like the shooter who buys the more expensive models.
These are a few of myh pics for spring-piston guns, seperated by price point. So pick how much you want to spend, and search out these great values here at Airgun Depot.
