BEST budget air rifle for new & old shooters 2023

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  • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
    @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Everyone, I have re-posted this video. The Audio on the previous version was really getting to me, so fixed the audio and re-posted

    • @springpistonriflefeverlone9611
      @springpistonriflefeverlone9611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad that you cleared that up. I thought I was watching a new video, but I was thinking 🤔 didn't I see this, or is this part 2, 😆 lol, 🙂👍.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry Chuck the audio was just agitating me too much had to try fix it

    • @springpistonriflefeverlone9611
      @springpistonriflefeverlone9611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner Nothing to apologize about 🙂👍. It's all good my friend 🙂👍.

  • @toddhunter5693
    @toddhunter5693 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i love my springers. i like my co2 guns..........as long as they dont leak.

  • @klee2081
    @klee2081 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another good video with highly perceptive analysis. Thanks Tyrone ! 👍👍👍

  • @PlanetDrewdog
    @PlanetDrewdog ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Tyrone brother! I didn't see the bottle top challenge dude! I'll take you up on that with the ol' pro sport no worries!
    *EDIT - budget springers only - ok - Remington Express then 👍
    I agree with many points you raise and I have something to add: The point on springers destroying cheap scopes - I've found that relatively cheap Hawke Quick Mount scopes are reliable and long lived with 12fpe springers. I can't speak for higher power springers though, things may get sketchy, I don't know.
    All I know is I shoot hundreds of rounds with the pro sport every week, as did my buddy (the previous owner) using the same Hawke that's on it now.
    My final word on springers...
    If a new shooter wants to hit impressive targets immediately - buy a Co2 or PCP rifle.
    If a new shooter wants to learn riflemanship - buy a springer. (ooh that'll draw some hate) 🤣
    Agreed on all CP-2 points - highly modifiable - great close quarters rat taker.
    On a separate topic - I just got hold of a pre owned PR900W gen 2. Video coming next week I think 😎
    All the best brother,
    Drew

    • @springpistonriflefeverlone9611
      @springpistonriflefeverlone9611 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree, no offense Tyrone, lol 😆🙂👍. I like the idea of a PCP over co2. I just don't like the idea of having to continually buy co2's.🙂👍

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Drew I am looking forward to your Remington Express in your capable hands trying to conquer the budget springer challenge. I think the hawkes will hold up to a springer they are good scopes. Agreed if you can shoot well with a springer the rest should in theory be much easier to shoot so in actual fact you're a better marksman

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Which is fair but unfortunately unless you strike a proper bargain, PCP is going to be in the proper springer range so won't fit the budget tag

    • @springpistonriflefeverlone9611
      @springpistonriflefeverlone9611 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner Agree, the PCP is a little expensive. Usually when I get enough money saved for a budget PCP, I start looking at the HW springer's lol.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are correct, especially if you factor in you need to buy a fill source you are in the nice Weihrauch price range

  • @maximumeffort7836
    @maximumeffort7836 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got the Artemis M22 on sale recently and love it, after stripping down and rebuilding I discovered it had a lot of excellent features:-
    Adjustable hammer spring (external screw - cut and drill out the stock a bit for easier access),
    Can replace the stock regulator with a huma air (not too pricey and is way smaller, pressure setting on outside of tube),
    Brass transfer port (easily drill out to 3mm or 3.5mm),
    Trigger unit is all metal and has 2 adjustment screws
    Shrouded barrel (plastic front shroud guide is not great but can easily beef up by winding electrical tape behind it)
    Silencer in shroud is not great but again can remove metal baffles and spacers and replace with hair curler/felt wraps with M8 washers
    Can get an UNF adapter and put a smaller silencer like the K3 NEO so it's not too long for extra silencing
    Lovely comfortable wood stock (use stock oil to darken and gloss up)
    Degassing screw by plenum for easy degassing
    Gun oil on every screw and surface, silicone grease on all washers
    Clean out the barrel fully and check crown is smooth
    Brass insert for barrel into the breech with red dots for easy barrel insertion guide
    All in all a great accurate and powerful air rifle very comfortable to shoot, after the usual tuning 9/10 👍

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome sounds like you have a real keeper there

    • @maximumeffort7836
      @maximumeffort7836 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner Hya thanks again for your excellent guides, keep them coming buddy 👏
      Yes I have standardised on Snowpeak now and after stripping down/rebuilding several CO2 and PCP air rifles you see a lot of similarities, also nice to have interchangeable parts, o-rings, etc.
      Lovely guns after tuning, got my eyes now on the P35 and M60 Yum! 🤗

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many of their parts are interchangeable that sure does help. I have heard good things about the P35 and the P15. Have not heard anything about the M60 but from first glance it seems to have a resemblance to the FX impact range

    • @maximumeffort7836
      @maximumeffort7836 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner Hy buddy, that P35 bullpup is a looker, metal baffles in the front of the shroud though but can replace with curler/felt wraps and M8 washers, the M60 looks beautiful and has a UNF silencer like the M25, yes it has a fat magazine and looks similar to the FX's but more affordable, definitely get once on sale/2nd hand 👌

  • @donaldrush1364
    @donaldrush1364 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the awesome videos. Was wondering where you got the cheek rest. Thank You sir.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Donald, Thanks for your kind words. The cheek riser is 1 which we print locally here in South Africa, unfortunately we don't ship anywhere else. If you are in South Africa we can definitely assist

    • @donaldrush1364
      @donaldrush1364 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner Thank you so much. I'm sadly in Canada.

  • @nlmeireles5109
    @nlmeireles5109 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Tyrone. I respect your opinion. But I don't agree. A springer will always be a better school for any beginner. And preferably start by shooting with the sights open. It is possible to buy medium energy springers and use cheap scopes without any problems. For example a simple Comet mod 220 for only 120 euros. And a bsa scoupe for only 50 euros. Guaranteed to make more energy and better, constant performance than a co2 CP-1. And it will need much less maintenance, and you won't have to keep changing capsules. I also like co2 and have some very interesting ones. But between a springer or entry level co2. I have no doubt. I recommend a simple and reliable Springer. They are the real school for making good shooters. Cheers

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว

      @N&L Meireles Thanks for your comment and for your opinion. Each person has their preference for sure but I would like to see your Comet mod 220 with the budget BSA scope match the CP2 for accuracy or for ease of use, not impossible but highly unlikely

    • @nlmeireles5109
      @nlmeireles5109 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner I just gave a small example of a cheap springe . Which will do all the shots more or less always with the same VO. Which a co2 cylinder never does. And yes it has more than enough accuracy to do what a cp2 co2 pistol does. Now of course you are right on the point you make. It will be easier to use a co2. Just like pcp's are easier to use. That's why I said the springes are the best way to start and train good shooters .

    • @nlmeireles5109
      @nlmeireles5109 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner I'm not even going to speak for example of a simple HW30S 10 j . Well there's not even a possible comparison with a pistol co2 . And I can guarantee you won't destroy cheap scopes.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree the HW30 is a great rifle but definitely not a budget option. I can guarantee most people buying their first air rifle can't afford an HW30. Thanks for the points you brought out I am sure there will be some that agree with you.

  • @robertreid7221
    @robertreid7221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Tyrone, due to arthritis of the neck I can no longer shoot recurve or crossbow. So my attention turned to air guns. First was a Gamo P25 (not very accurate in my hands though ), then by chance I came across your channel and the Artemis cp2. This beautiful combo spoke to my very soul😊 and having watched almost all of your video posts, I am taking delivery of an SMK Victory cp2 this coming Saturday. Thankyou Tyrone for all your amazing content, ✌❤ Bob

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว

      @robertreid7221 Thank You so much for your kind words. Sorry to hear about the arthritis that is not nice. The CP2 is an absolute gem, you are going to love it. Keep us in the loop about how it goes with your new pistol/rifle. Happy shooting! Tyrone

  • @billmasen3923
    @billmasen3923 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Question, what foot pound power does the South African CP2 produce, in the UK they are limited to 6 ft pound

    • @shaneweightman
      @shaneweightman ปีที่แล้ว +3

      6ft lb as a pistol 12 for a rifle ,

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Standard pistol is around 5.5fpe, in rifle mode around 8fpe stock standard. With some mods in rifle mode you can go up to about 10fpe for 177 and about 11fpe for .22

  • @OTSA
    @OTSA ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think the Diana Chaser/Artemis CP2 is a GREAT starter rifle for younger individuals or adults alike. Especially younger individuals because they have a hard time with cocking the break barrels and also getting a hold of the rifle in general.
    The Chaser/CP2 is excellent for learning to shoot. Very backyard friendly and most supplies can be found locally off the shelf.
    That being said, they can build confidence in shooting right away with the fact that they will hit their targets easier than handling a Springer. They may get discouraged if they aren't having fun and instead getting frustrated that they can't hit their mark.
    They may be more willing to challenge themselves if they master the CO2 rifle. I don't know, maybe I'm making no sense and just sound crazy 😵‍💫😆
    Great video Tyrone🍻

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks a million Riddick for your comment and I agree with your sentiment 100%. I honestly believe if we can get new shooters started with easy to shoot rifles with reasonable performance we will end up having more people enjoying our sport

  • @robertreid7221
    @robertreid7221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well Tyrone, you've certainly sold me on the Cp2 rifle. I have one on order ! Mindyou, it didnt take much selling, it truly is the sexiest gun I have ever seen, add to it, the pistol / long and short carbine options and the absolute knockout price point What else is a red blooded boy of 73 to do ✌❤ Bob.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like you got the same fuzzy feeling looking at this rifle as I do, probably daily. You will love it, keep us in the loop as to how your CP2 adventures progress, from a red blooded boy of 37

  • @FACup-eu2dt
    @FACup-eu2dt ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What is the obsession with scopes for a springer air rifle? If you can't see a target at 30 yards without a scope, you need a white stick.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think it goes about seeing the target, it is about being precise and being able to hit your target as often as possible. Thanks for popping in a leaving a comment

  • @LowkeyAirgunner
    @LowkeyAirgunner ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The big down side of a powerful springer sure is the scope killing ability!
    _Most airguns companys will not warranty the box scope._
    In the other hand I do like the self sufficient side of break barrels...
    Buying co2 can get expensive if you are on a very tight budget
    + Working on a springer is alot simpler in my opinion
    But I do agree that a co2 "air"gun is simpler to use if you have the weather for it...
    But simpler is not always better... I learned alot more from shooting springers....
    *Pick your own favorite*
    _I can't._
    Doing the challenge sure would be more challenging with a break barrel but i think I could do it... Maybe not first try after 6month hiding from the cold in the basement 🤣
    (Springers sure can't have much nice Buck rail accessories 😁)

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lowkey sounds like you're being very good at sitting on the fence. It is true many of us are fortunate enough to have both and we enjoy both for their separate reasons. I suppose co2 is an extra expense and I am sure you will be shooting more because it is easier to shoot. Springers will ultimately improve your marksmanship for sure but we also don't want to chase new shooters away by them needing to shoot for 12months before they can hit something, needs to be a bit of both. Scopes are the 2nd most expensive part of our gear, sometimes the most expensive part, the last thing I want is for it to get damaged just because of the type of airgun.

    • @LowkeyAirgunner
      @LowkeyAirgunner ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner True!
      But some people don't even like scopes & lower power springer will do just fine with a rimfire rated scopes... It always depends on the use but each as advantages too...
      {If I had to buy co2 for all the pellets that ive shot yet... $$$}

  • @jamesmaclaren1724
    @jamesmaclaren1724 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A very interesting and constructive video l
    personally have never had a problem with scopes on budget springers, of which l have a few mind you l always use one piece sight mounts and they are zeroed to 35 yards. This is where a can of worms gets opened two of my springers are on bipods and no way it affects my shooting because most of it is done in the prone position yes it has taken a lot of time and practise and it works for me. I also have a cp2 which is brilliant espically for rats and target shooting.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว

      @James Maclaren Thanks for popping in and leaving a comment, haha I was wondering when someone would touch on the bipod comment. I suppose in prone position it could work, I know the gent at airgun detectives also loves his bipods on his springers. Surprised to hear you've never had scope issues, I think you can consider yourself lucky or you've managed to get good quality scopes. Which scopes do you have on your springers. Keep safe and happy shooting

    • @jamesmaclaren1724
      @jamesmaclaren1724 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi reference your question on scopes l tend to budget 100 uk on scopes and stick to branded names eg hawke AGS Richter etc however will only purchase from proper outlets just in case there is a problem.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว

      I suppose for $100 you could get something pretty decent, that is around R2000 in South Africa currency. The scope currently on my CP2 only cost R1000 so definitely going to be a difference in the quality at half the price

  • @billmasen3923
    @billmasen3923 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm considering another project I've seen on YT, making a PCP version of a CP 2 by simply canibalising a PP800 pistol. Take the mechanicals of the PP800 and swap the barrel out for the CP2 long rifle barrel, and drop the lot into the CP2 stock.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, I see quite a few people doing this conversion and it seems to work really well, unfortunately you will be one pistol short

  • @darwinwilde6973
    @darwinwilde6973 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Intrigued because we a in winter now and I would like to keep shooting. Probably no problem with lead fumes since no explosion occurs but what about lead particles that fall at start and finish of shot. Something to be concerned about? Use disposable mop pads? Thanks.

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Don't think there is much lead particles, the pellets are basically just flat and they all fall right under the brick so it is pretty easy to clean

  • @wanapagan4946
    @wanapagan4946 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What price means a "budget" rifle ?

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would say under $200 sights included

    • @wanapagan4946
      @wanapagan4946 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner ok,thanks

    • @wanapagan4946
      @wanapagan4946 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      then i'm a little over with my Stoeger XM1 s4.... but here you can buy (without any license) max 7,5 Joule...this sucks 😮‍💨

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those are great rifles and will serve you very well for sure. I do like Stoeger but haven't had much experience on them

    • @wanapagan4946
      @wanapagan4946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner it is a nice and accurate gun,but comes also from china, only other label. i think the platform is the same as Diana Stormrider . I will order next the transfer Port for the Diana and check this out will it fit, or not.
      I this case, is the "Stoeger" 100 € too much. Anyway, i love look .

  • @peteralexben
    @peteralexben ปีที่แล้ว +2

    better then co2 is a pcp .and a little 300 dollar compressor this wil pay back for co2 cilinders and time to the shop

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PCP could possibly be better in the long run but most people on a budget or starting out won't fork out the cash needed for a PCP hence the comparison to a springer.

  • @shaneweightman
    @shaneweightman ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I didn’t like this video much, my Remington break barrel at 11.2 ft lbs here in the uk , is very accurate at 30 yards and would hit bottle tops at 30 yards easy , that cost 160 uk pounds , I own co2 guns , in fact I’ve got a review coming soon on a new cp1 pistol , that is very budget , but 44 yrs ago when I started the hobby , I’m not sure you could buy anything other than a springer , but buy a springer and a tin of pellets and your shooting , however if you could have bought a co2 gun back then , your parents would have soon got angry if you kept asking for money for co2 bulbs , at least mine would have , I have never lost a finger off the barrel cocking , and you can modify springers to shoot smooth like a pcp, I don’t really get your video , seems your bashing springers , but I’m not in your country , I’m in England , there isn’t to many places we’re you can walk around with an air gun in your hand , All I can say is if I could only have one gun , It would be a springer , Period , but we are all entitled to our view , cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว

      @shaneweightman Thanks for your comment and honesty. You are correct we all have our own points of view and opinions and I suppose there isn't really a right or a wrong. I do think co2 rifles are overlooked for the most part and as you rightly mentioned many years ago the only choice you had was a springer. My intention was to let people in our sport know that there is options. The smaller rifle you saw in this video used to be a CP1 which I converted. Thank You for the constructive criticism and taking the time to leave a comment. Hope I didn't offend you too much.

    • @shaneweightman
      @shaneweightman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner you didn’t offend me buddy , I enjoy your videos , we all live in different worlds and budgets with guns , I’m getting into pistols at the moment , believe it or not ,bench resting guns and hitting targets at 50 to 60 yards is to easy , be it springer or pcp , I wouldn’t consider a co2 at those distances, but hitting a bull at 10 mtrs with one hand is a challenge, What power can you go up to in your country please with air rifles and pistols , it’s 12 for a rifle and 6 ft lbs for a pistol here in the uk ? Thanks Shane

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In South Africa we have a limit on caliber but not power. We can have any power as long as it is .22 or smaller

    • @shaneweightman
      @shaneweightman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner interesting, for me personally, I don’t have a problem with 12 ft lbs , I think it’s ample power for 50 yards , you take care buddy and thanks for the info , Shane

    • @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner
      @African-Budget-Pellet-Gunner  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree 12fpe is plenty sufficient especially as I mostly shoot at home, less is better. Your pistol training sounds interesting, I am very bad with a pistol. Thanks for the interesting chat, keep well and catch you on your next video