Spring/Piston Your favorite small springers?

[Kragman1]

Hi all,

I picked up my Diana 27 last night, and reminded myself how much I like shooting the little rifle. I class it with the HW30, though it is a sleeker rifle than my 30.

For all that I like shooting the more powerful / flatter shooting springers, I truly enjoy the little ones too.

Of the "youth sized" rifles, which are your favorites?

 

[jps2486]

Beeman R7(HW30). Even though it’s a little smaller, it’s easy to cock and super accurate due to its calm shot cycle.

 

[ranchonodinero]

I have an RWS34. Actually, it was my son's but he left it so I "Indian gave" it back to myself. Has open sights. Shoots hard and is reliable! It is in .177.

 

[PapaT]

Daisy Red Ryder It's all I have in this category right now, but I do love it.

 

[Kragman1]

I'd call the Diana 34 a middleweight for sure, both in size and power level.

For this premise, I'd definitely be thinking of truly small adult rifles. Slavia 620, Diana 24, HW30, those Norica made Crosman 0035's, Gamo 300/Expo, the Haenel 303, some of the Webly's, etc.
Many of them are.likely to have simple triggers though. More's the shame.

 

[jlowe]

HW30S for sure. I had one, and should have kept it. It is a little small though. The HW50S is probably right on when it comes to small springers for me.

 

[Farmplinker2]

Don't have one yet, but I want a Cometa 100. Low-powered enough for a great barn gun. Was going to get one, but when Keystone Airguns was testing mine, John found out that particular shipment wasn't accurate enough.
A great reason to buy from Keystone!

 

[Kragman1]

Agreed! John / Keystone is doing it right.

I keep putting money aside for a gas ram 400, but he's either been sold out or I stumble into something....

2025 resolution - buy a rifle from Keystone!

 

[ranchonodinero]

I'd call the Diana 34 a middleweight for sure, both in size and power level.

For this premise, I'd definitely be thinking of truly small adult rifles. Slavia 620, Diana 24, HW30, those Norica made Crosman 0035's, Gamo 300/Expo, the Haenel 303, some of the Webly's, etc.
Many of them are.likely to have simple triggers though. More's the shame.

I do have an old "BB" gun in storage somewhere. You cocked it by pushing the barrel in. Had a feed point where you inserted BBs and would hold several. You couldn't easily pour the BBs in there and back when the BBs came in a paper cylinder, it held about a cap full. Had open sights and wasn't particularly accurate or powerful-probably enough to put an eye out. If I find it, I'll check the brand.

 

[Danman]

My vote is for the Slavia 630! You guys have seen it already and it's been a work in progress, it's very smooth loading, cocking, and shooting. Light with a small stock but very long overall....my longest Airgun by far.

 

[Kragman1]

We definitely need some pics you guys....

 

[PapaT]

We definitely need some pics you guys....

Apparently I have a type.

 

[jlowe]

I should have kept this one. Very accurate and easy to shoot.