Pellet gun for Starlings

[BReeves]

Wondering what might be good for Starlings within 25 yards? I know next to nothing about air guns and looking for recommendations, say within a $150.00 budget. Multi shot would be nice but could live with single shot. Not sure about C02 or pump, seems to me just as you need it you will be out of C02 cartridges but again no experience.

Looking forward to the groups vast knowledge.

 

[Okie4570]

I wore the hinge off of 3 Crossman 880 pellet guns as a kid. Must have shot hundreds of starlings, they were really accurate and inexpensive. Put the pellets in backwards for a large hollow point lol.

 

[CGS1]

I have a Umarex Octane, 22 cal. I've used it for everything from squirrel,opossum,Amarillo.
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Umarex_Octane_Elite_Air_Rifle_Combo_Gas_Piston/4419#8581

 

[BReeves]

After doing a little web searching, this looks like a winner, maybe?
https://www.amazon.com/Gamo-6110067954-Raptor-Whisper-Rifle/dp/B01AMAOP4E/ref=sr_1_1

 

[Dumpstick]

I have a Gamo air rifle, .177 cal. It puts a thumpin' on starlings and squirrels. May be a touch light for rabbits, but I have harvested a few bunnies with it. If I wanted to shoot anything heavier I would opt for the .22 version.

Accurate enough, relatively inexpensive, easy to operate. I like it.

 

[rickm]

Why stop there just get something big enough to do any job you want to do lol.
https://www.airgundepot.com/sam-yang-dragon-claw-air-rifle.html

 

[chuter]

Or hit starlings at 100+ yds, https://www.airgundepot.com/fx-airguns-impact-700mm-silver-air-rifle-moderated-barrel.html

 

[kwaynem]

I prefer red ryder

 

[Cowcatcher]

I wore the hinge off of 3 Crossman 880 pellet guns as a kid. Must have shot hundreds of starlings, they were really accurate and inexpensive. Put the pellets in backwards for a large hollow point lol.

Yessir! We had those things stashed by every barn door on every barn when I was a kid. Dad trained racehorses and we had several horse walkers scattered about. Sometimes you get a horse that will stop and hold the walker from going. After a couple times of thumping their rump with a bb, all you gotta do is let em hear you pump the crossman and they'll giddy up.

 

[Ignored Member]

Savage MkII FVSR with a suppressor is quieter than a pellet gun.