Entry Level PCP

[AverageDude]

I've been using a Gamo Magnum for a couple years and am thinking of making the move to a PCP. It's kind of a beast to haul around, so I'm looking to get a smaller PCP in .22 or .25 that is easier to carry around (ideally with a proper sling). Mostly to be used for cottontails and possibly jacks. I'm curious what folks with more experience think of my choices:
I'd like to:
Stay under 6lbs
Stay under $250
Not ungainly length

The ones I've sort of narrowed it down to are:
Diana Stormrider
Gamo Arrow
Hatsan Flash QE (the .25 is on pyramyd for $250)

 

[ilovesprig]

I got the Umarex Gauntlet 1...The new gauntlet 2 is about $499.99....I've been real happy so far (2 seasons)...Just make sure you get a good air compressor..........

 

[doccherry]

Was at Rainbow Shooting Range yesterday. Guy was shooting what looked like a centerfire rifle with a nice scope. Each shot sounded like a mouse fart, no louder. I could barely hear it even without my ear protection on. He showed me his setup. Was a PCP with a nice scope. What made it interesting was that he had a suppressor. Said it was still legal but would not be for long. Was a really nice .25. He was shooting 1" groups at 75 yards. I checked the regs and apparently suppressors are only banned from firearms and a pellet rifle is [at this time] not a firearm. Suppressors appear to be legal and the non-lead requirement does not apply. This would be a great tool for hunting bunnies in areas close to residential areas. Very, very impressive.

Looked further into the law and it appears that there is proposed legislation to make any air/spring/CO2 gun above 22 caliber a firearm. Not sure where that legislation stands at this point.

 

[ilovesprig]

Dr,

Most come with built in suppressors these days....They are quiet.......................

My SIL just bought this Umarex Notos...Super quiet, light, and in your price range ($259.99)...We just put a scope on it and will see how it performs soon..............

Umarex Notos Carbine .22 Caliber PCP Pellet Gun Air Rifle​

Brand	Umarex
Color	Black
Rounds	7
Product Dimensions	1"L x 1"W x 1"H
Item Weight	5 Pounds
Air Gun Power Type	PCP
Frame Material	Metal

 

[ilovesprig]

Video on that Umarex Notos

 

[doccherry]

The rifle I referenced had a threaded barrel with a screw on suppressor. Guy said it was specifically designed for pellet rifles and would come apart if someone used it on a rimfire. It looked exactly like the suppressors that most of Europe requires on all hunting rifles. So do Australia and New Zealand.