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lamarw · August 24, 2013, 11:10 AM

I only have three pellet guns, and I will speak from their experience. I am sure there are much better choices out there since I suspect there have been a lot of improvements from the days of my tiny arsenal.

I have one rifle which I would recommend first and foremost. It is a Benjamin Pump model 397Pa in .177 caliber. It is very accurate and powerful for small game. It takes some effort to pump it up seven to ten strokes.

I have two air pistols. One is a Crossman pump model 1377 also in .177. I have killed squirrels with it, but I would not consider it accurate enough for your needs. The second is a Ted Williams Co2 .22 caliber pellet pistol, model 125.1909. I would say the same about it; although it is nice not to have to pump it up.

August 24, 2013, 11:10 AM	#2
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I only have three pellet guns, and I will speak from their experience. I am sure there are much better choices out there since I suspect there have been a lot of improvements from the days of my tiny arsenal. I have one rifle which I would recommend first and foremost. It is a Benjamin Pump model 397Pa in .177 caliber. It is very accurate and powerful for small game. It takes some effort to pump it up seven to ten strokes. I have two air pistols. One is a Crossman pump model 1377 also in .177. I have killed squirrels with it, but I would not consider it accurate enough for your needs. The second is a Ted Williams Co2 .22 caliber pellet pistol, model 125.1909. I would say the same about it; although it is nice not to have to pump it up.