Just saw this thread,don't stop by much.Having owned RWS and Beeman "springers",I will say don't bother and just dive in and get a .25 Benjamin Marauder.Going to cost 500 for the gun,200 for the pump,+whatever scope you choose.With little or no wind I can shoot 1/2" or less groups at 50 yards-at 25 yards you can hit a .22 rf empty case every time.Basically hits like a .22 short h.p.,but is far quieter,way more accurate and safer,due to the fatter pellet slowing down sooner.Mine shoots 26 gr. pellets@ 850 fps.I own 20+ great rf rifles,and this is the most fun starling/squirrel gun yet!