CO2 rifles

[BenBhoy 4,706]

Go easy on me, I don't often venture onto this section!! 

Thinking of getting a CO2 air rifle, have lot of rats coming into cattle shed this week. I have a pcp I never use because its never filled up. The idea of the little co2 cans appeal to me, but are they much good? Literally just talking 15-20 you rats in a big shed, that's it. Can anyone recommend one? Cheers

[ArchieHood 3,692]

Would be cheaper to fill the pcp.

[Kalibrgun 931]

Buy one of the stirrup pumps off Amazon for 30/35 quid should last you forever if your hardly using it co2 are a ballache imo. Temperature affects power etc 

[BenBhoy 4,706]

12 minutes ago, ArchieHood said:

Would be cheaper to fill the pcp.

Yeah that is a potential but then I'll end up here again, maintain the dive bottle etc. Just think co2 be easier for occasional use.

[Kalibrgun 931]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/4500Psi-Pressure-3-Stage-Filling-Warranty/dp/B082W8WZ29/ref=pd_lpo_200_t_0/261-2212732-9765724?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B082W8WZ29&pd_rd_r=41e8e41d-0bc9-433c-bae4-8a322cfaa3bd&pd_rd_w=6NnSw&pd_rd_wg=IT6bW&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=YSWT6C2H1QMH5B1T9ND1&psc=1&refRID=YSWT6C2H1QMH5B1T9ND1

[forest of dean redneck 11,720]

I got 2250xl takes rats off bird feeder an mice off the lawns edge . 

[si brown 8,486]

Co2 guns have fluctuation in power with temperature Ben, fixed loads with leaking seals mainly because there a bit of a budget gun... but for 15/20yrd rats there fine, don’t expect them to put pellet on pellet at 40yrd though! 
 

[j j m 6,559]

i used to use a rat catcher in 22 years ago it did the job

[bigmac 97kt 13,811]

On 05/12/2020 at 21:57, ArchieHood said:

Would be cheaper to fill the pcp.

hell of a lot cheeper lol

could pos get a second hand bottle for less than a co2 rifle

atvbjimmy

[Sausagedog 7,381]

I've used a Chinese one in the past and it was ok. Took all sorts with it.

The power/temperature thing isn't much of an issue at rating distances really, not unless you are shooting rapid numerous targets at distance then maybe.

They mostly do seem to  be toy like in construction now bar a couple of Chinese  ones.

Would I go back there, not really Ben.  My little break barrel has it covered.

[BenBhoy 4,706]

Cheers for replying guys, think I'll just get buddy bottle filled up.