snorko has a RWS Diana 45 in the classifieds. The Diana's are quality spring loaded air rifles. I have an old beat to heck and back RWS 48 that's a tack driver at 25 yds and has put several squirrels & rabbits in the pot when needed.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/non-firearms-related/429194-rws-diana-md-45-air-rifle.html
1k budget can get you a decent pcp rifle and pump.
snorko has a RWS Diana 45 in the classifieds. The Diana's are quality spring loaded air rifles. I have an old beat to heck and back RWS 48 that's a tack driver at 25 yds and has put several squirrels & rabbits in the pot when needed.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/non-firearms-related/429194-rws-diana-md-45-air-rifle.html
buy Snorko's, you won't be sorry!
The CMP sells used Daisy M853 for $105 , resealed and chrono'ed, new sling, apature sights,but plate spacers, super nice rifle, I have 3 of them, very accurate, so we'll worth the cash spent
Aaron
Been thinking about getting an air rifle. 17 or 22 cal and working range 25 to 50 yards preferred. Mostly for plinking but accuracy is the most important without buying 1000 plus dollar gun.
What's good manufacture, action and caliber.
I forgot to add, there is a page on the CMP site that shows you how to do an adjustable trigger job on these, I did that,set my trigger at 1 1/2 pound pull, makes a world of difference.....a Good trigger is hard to find and lower end airguns
Aaron
I picked up a Benjamin Marauder for 399.99 on cabelas.com last year. I bought a .22 mainly because it it quiet. Occasionally regret not having got the .25 but ammo is cheaper and widely available with many more options in .22. The .25 Marauder has a green mountain barrel, better kit than the standard crosman barrel on mine but the crows can't tell the difference. I looked at the other benjamins but got the marauder because buy once, cry once. Even if you pay regular price your budget has plenty of wiggle room for tanks, a pump, and a decent if not spectacular scope. It's fun, haven't had one since I was a kid.