I am looking for high shot count (30+) Minimum of 25 FPE. Backyard friendly. Under 8lbs (prefer 7)
half inch or better accuracy at 50 yards .. I seem to like 39-42" length rifles
90% of my shooting will be targets or plinking
9% of my shooting will be backyard pesting vs Starlings and the occasional squirrel that is tearing up my feeders
1% goes to a potential squirrel hunting session with a friend who hunts to stock his freezer.
In no particular order AND links are only to sites with the best information on the rifles, not necessarily where I would purchase them.
Air Arms S510 Xtra FAC Sidelever PCP Air Rifle
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Air_Ar...ifle/2498/4990
Air Arms S510 EXTRA FAC Ultimate Sporter Air Rifle
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Air_Ar...ifle/3372/6479
Beeman HW 100 S FSB precharged pneumatic rifle (almost 9lbs though)
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Beeman...ifle/2262/4536
BSA R-10 MK2 PCP Air Rifle, Walnut Stock
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/BSA_R_...tock/2200/4424
On this next one I REALLY like the high shot count
Kalibrgun Hunting Rifle
http://www.topgun-airguns.com/Kalibr...ifle_p_66.html
Brocock Concept Elite Super 6 .22ca
http://www.precisionairgunsandsuppli...ceptelite%2E22
BSA Scorpion SE PCP Air Rifle
http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/BSA_Sc...tock/3161/6116
Though not on the list and due to the price is in consideration since this is a hobby for me ...
Benjamin Marauder Air Rifle
It's too bad I can't hold each of these rifles (without traveling out of state) to see which one feels the best to me. I imagine all on that list are roughly as accurate as the other and ALL depend on my ability.