GunXpatriot
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Lots of good recommendations here.
Higher in price range would be Benjamin Trail NP XL, quite powerful.
RWS 350 Magnum (w/ Striker Combo) from PyramydAir.
Now I seen a couple people recommend the Sheridan Blue Streak. It may not have the ease of use of a springer, nor is it even in the same ballpark as a PCP, but... That .20 caliber pellet...
The Blue Streak is powerful, and that .20 pellet delivers the best of both worlds between .177 and .22. It has the penetration and ballistic coeffiecient of a .177, along with the weight and knockdown power of a .22, and of course, it's a larger caliber than a .177, so you still have a slight increase in your margin of error. Even still, that should never be relied upon, as I'm sure you're aware of.
But to go back on topic, the Crosman Nitro Venom Dusk is good apparently. I mean, I've heard good things about it. Seems pretty powerful, uses a nitrogen piston, so it will be able to last longer and be more consistent than a spring-powered rifle.
I think overall, "pulling the trigger" on the Dusk wouldn't be a bad choice. It offers solid power in it's price range, not to mention using a nitro piston. Also, consider purchasing from PyramydAir. They have great service, good prices, and overall, they've been great for the 10 or so orders I've made from them, including a problem with a rifle. Replaced promptly.
That's my .02, I guess. Good luck on your quest. But if you want the cheap and easy way out, go for the Nitro Venom Dusk. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Higher in price range would be Benjamin Trail NP XL, quite powerful.
RWS 350 Magnum (w/ Striker Combo) from PyramydAir.
Now I seen a couple people recommend the Sheridan Blue Streak. It may not have the ease of use of a springer, nor is it even in the same ballpark as a PCP, but... That .20 caliber pellet...
The Blue Streak is powerful, and that .20 pellet delivers the best of both worlds between .177 and .22. It has the penetration and ballistic coeffiecient of a .177, along with the weight and knockdown power of a .22, and of course, it's a larger caliber than a .177, so you still have a slight increase in your margin of error. Even still, that should never be relied upon, as I'm sure you're aware of.
But to go back on topic, the Crosman Nitro Venom Dusk is good apparently. I mean, I've heard good things about it. Seems pretty powerful, uses a nitrogen piston, so it will be able to last longer and be more consistent than a spring-powered rifle.
I think overall, "pulling the trigger" on the Dusk wouldn't be a bad choice. It offers solid power in it's price range, not to mention using a nitro piston. Also, consider purchasing from PyramydAir. They have great service, good prices, and overall, they've been great for the 10 or so orders I've made from them, including a problem with a rifle. Replaced promptly.
That's my .02, I guess. Good luck on your quest. But if you want the cheap and easy way out, go for the Nitro Venom Dusk. I don't think you'll be disappointed.