I have a crosman classic and a crosman optimus. I think many people overlook a bb/pellet rifle as useful tools for pests and keeping firearm skills up. All the fundamentals are the same, and it's ridiculously cheaper to get ammo for them.

I've gotten 14 squirrels with my classic (pellets) over the last year, they keep getting in my attic. My optimus sounds too much like a real rifle to shoot in town without people raising eyebrows.

Keep those BB gun skills honed, it can be a provider!