i'm beginning a new

phase in my air gunning.

where I've had and used 'springers' for many years I've always left at a lower level in my pursuit. i, up to now, thought they didn't have enough "power" to suit me; that's changed.

while i have two very capable PCP rifles i also have 3 very capable 'springers' (one of which is, technically, a gas piston) I'm looking to expand in all areas.

I'm in the process of trading a break-barrel in .177 caliber for a sidelever in .22 caliber.

where i now have more faith and confidence in break-barrel air rifles, it still is not like a side/under-lever with a fixed barrel and the power levels from 'springers' are not what can be developed from a PCP...yet...maybe someday, but not this day.

I've spent a great deal of time on the internet looking at and shopping for my next air rifle as i may soon have the financial ability to secure it; IF there is another rifle (new) purchased, it will more than likely be another PCP. probably a Umarex/Hammerli 850 air magnum converted to HPA by "the 850 store". the Walther 1250 Dominator is a similar rifle but costs much more and doesn't have a performance edge over the Hammerli.

I'm looking for something that offers POWER and ACCURACY along with some economy in operation. my .25 Benjamin Marauder offers power and accuracy but is NOT economical to use on a daily basis. you see, it gets only 20-24 shots before a refill is due...that's a pain in the patootie as far as I'm concerned.

you must keep in mind, though, that the larger the bore/power, in PCP rifles, the greater the air consumption. just like any other engine, the more power wanted, the more fuel needed...it's that simple.

most .22 PCP's are on the boundary of good power and good air consumption economy in that they may get up to fifty, full power, shots before a refill is required. some of the PCP .177's get many more shots before a refill is required but I'm getting rid of all but one of my .177's and I'm still not sure if I'd get another .177...maybe in a in a PCP? who knows...I'll research it and see. it may not be such a bad idea. the PCP's advertise as much as 1200 fps from many PCP's...that's quite a bit of fpe, but may not be legal to hunt with here in California.

i hope to take a turkey with an air rifle this year, but California regs say it must be at least .20 caliber to take turkey with.

soooo...it's keep on looking and shopping for the time being.