If you are going to seriously hunt then there are several PCP rifles to choose from. But I suggest you select one for the game you want to hunt. for small game purchase a .20, .22 or .25 Caliber rifle. For larger game use a 9mm, 45cal or 50cal pellet rifle. There are a few .22 & .25 caliber rifles that are multi shot. This keep you from having to reload each pellet after you takes a shot.. "Falcon Prairie" and "Benjamin Marauder" make a .22 & .25 multi shot rifle. Evanix makes a .20 & .22 Cal 6 shot rifle.
For larger game I suggest looking at Sam Yang single shot .45 Cal or the multi shot Shinsung 9mm or 50 Cal single shot dragon slayer.
I also suggest where possible use hollow point pellets. ( you don't have much of a choice in the large bore rifles.)
As for the one you select it's all personal choice. I suggest you read the reviews on Pyramydair to help you make a selection.
The "Grand Prix" would be one of my choices.. It comes in .177 or .22, it is a PCP class rifle.
Don't put as much air in the rifle. If you have a dial to set the power then use it. As you shot the power drops. You can dry fire some PCP air rifles.
You can't. You will have to sell your old air gun, then use the money towards a new PCP air rifle.
Please state the model you are inquiring about. Is this a C02 or a PCP (Precharged Pneumatic) air rifle?
If you are looking for the high end of air Rifles then look into the PCP class of air rifles (PreCharged Pneumatic) these air rifles are used in the Olympic games and in serious hunting. PCP rifles are expensive but you get the very best in air rifles. They not only come in .177 caliber but also come in .20, .22, .25 9MM, 45 Cal and 50 caliber pellets. They require a special air pump, Or Hand pump or Scuba tank to charge them to 3000 PSI. This is far beyond the common air rifle. They will cost you allot, in the range of $300 to $3,000. Benjamen currently has a starter PCP rifle called the Discovery. If you are looking for raw power then the Shinsung Dragon slayer fires a 50 caliber slug that is capable of bringing down a deer or moose, it cost $550. If you want a top end Match rifle then the Feinwerkbau 700 Aluminum Blue will cost you $3.395. Benjamin currently has an excellent PCP rifle called the Marauder ($500) that comes in .177, .22 and .25 caliber. The choice is yours.
Pyramyd air gun is one of the larges web sellers of air guns (PCP) I suggest you contact them and let them assist you. See the link below
yes you can ---------------------- New Answer--------------- Only if the PCP rifle is designed for it. Most PCP's use Air but some are capable of using C02. Don't ever use or mix C02 and Air in the same tank. The tank must be emptied first before changing over to a new charging system (If it's designed for it.) The Marauder is one such PCP rifle that can use either. The Air Force Condor can use either but has a separate tank for air or C02.
I suggest you look at the link below. Pyramyd Air is the largest dealer that I know of in the air gun market.
In order to bring down big game you will need a high end air rifle. These rifles are in the PCP (PreCharged Pneumatic) class of air rifles. Most air rifles are made in the .177 caliber, too small for large game hunting. But PCP air rifles are made in all size caliber's. You will find them in .177, .20, .22, .25, 9mm, 357 cal, 45 Cal and 50 Caliber. The last 2 sizes are capable of bring down large game. These rifles can be expensive and require a special pump or Scuba tank to charge them to 2000 to 3000 PSI. You will get around 30 to 40 shots per charge. See the link below for various different model PCP air rifles.
If you are looking for the high end of air Rifles then look into the PCP class of air rifles (PreCharged Pneumatic) these air rifles are used in the Olympic games and in serious hunting. PCP rifles are expensive but you get the very in air rifles. They not only come in .177 caliber but also come in .20, .22, .25 9MM, 357 Cal, 45 Cal and 50 caliber pellets. They require a special air pump, Or Hand pump or Scuba tank to charge them to 3000 PSI. This is far beyond the common air rifle. They will cost you allot, in the range of $300 to $3,000. Benjamen currently has a starter PCP rifle called the Discovery. If you are looking for raw power then the Shinsung Dragon slayer fires a 50 caliber slug that is capable of bringing down a deer or moose, it cost $550. If you want a top end Match rifle then the Feinwerkbau 700 Aluminum Blue will cost you $3.395. Benjamin currently has an excellent PCP rifle called the Marauder ($500) that comes in .177, .22 and .25 caliber. I also suggest the Airforce Condor. With it you have a choice of 12 different barrels to select from. The whole rifle, with Accessories, will set you back around $1,000
Gun or Rifle. there is a big difference. As for range What power plant do you intend to use. Spring, C02, Pump or PCP? If it PCP then you have the range of a real rifle, at least 1/4 mile
Because of the nature of the PCP power plant I suggest you search the net and look for air gun repair or air gun tune-up. There are shops that tune up air rifles and modify them.