N/A Marauder vs HM 1000x First PCP
- By cavedweller
- PCP Airguns
- 9 Replies
The RAW is the best choice especially with a moderator - check classifieds for usedHello to all,
I am new to the PCP world and have already acquired a compressor. For the last three months I have been shooting a GAMO swarm viper out to about 50 yards. I had no idea how much I would enjoy this sport! I can shoot PB on my property but being able to sit inside next to my wife and talk to her while shooting has been a top notch 10/10 experience. Not to mention shooting an air rifle is much cleaner than a PB! Also, worth mentioning how much quieter it is.
That being said my GAMO break barrel is starting to diesel... I think... I typically will have a fairly long shooting session on the weekends. about 150-400 pellets in one sitting. However, lately if I'm shooting my GAMO a lot it starts to..diesel? smokes.. smells.. I set it down for a while and let it "cool off" and it'll shoot fine again for another 10-15 shots. That being said I've come to the conclusion that I want more accuracy out of my rifle. Which has led me to the PCP rabbit hole.
I typically bench rest shoot and would like something capable of shooting 100 yards fairly consistently. I THINK I want to be able to shoot slugs too. Reason being is that I live in Illinois out in the corn fields and the wind here is relentless. Shooting out of my GAMO I'm shooting 11.75 gr predator GTO pellets and the wind tosses them around a lot. It doesn't stop me from shooting though but between the springer being hold sensitive and the wind it can be frustrating.
SO I am in a bit of a dilemma.. I currently have $800 saved for a PCP air rifle. I would like to stay local as far as branding for fear of not being able to receive parts should I need them (USA)
OPTION 1: Benjamin Marauder
I really like this because of the price point and legacy. My buddy who got me into this sport has two P-rods he has built with CF bottles and completely transformed it into a work of art.
However, I like the traditional wood stock rifle look.
Pros:
good parts service/aftermarket availability
price
nice wood stock
accuracy
Quiet!
good trigger (better than my GAMO)
adjustable cheek riser
Cons:
I think this is the biggest for me. SHOT COUNT seems TERRIBLE and I can't find the parts for a bottle conversion...
a 20-30 shot count is a killer for me. the field and target model seems great with 80-90 shot per fill but I'm worried that you're trading shot count for power... so would the field and target just be a pea shooter? How would that affect it at say 100 yards...would the field and target be capable of shooting slugs? Or does it lack the power...
not regulated (unless field and target or I regulate it myself)
OPTION 2: RAW hm 1000x
This seems to just check all my boxes and is just a beautiful looking rifle. Not to mention USA made as well.
Pros:
nice wood/laminate stock
seems to be more accurate on reviews than m rod
more FPE
more fps
Good trigger
I believe it's slug capable?
local and from my understanding RAW is a great company to get in contact with.
Regulated
higher shot count 50-60
Cons:
Price. Is it too much air rifle for my needs? maybe a little pesting but nothing my current GAMO couldn't handle. mostly shooting paper, spinners, etc.
no cheek riser unless you go for the tactical chassis
I've heard it's relatively loud. which would mean the Mrs. would kick me outside with it lol. I have seen you can attach a donny fl silencer to it. I do prefer the look of the non shrouded version but have seen the pressed on threads come off on a review while shooting it and that has REALLY made me question whether or not it's worth it. But if it has to be shrouded so be it. still a nice rifle.
BONUS Daystate Wolverine R HP in either .177 or .22
I know it's across the pond but the price is just right. great shot count and power. I would love to shoot .177 seems you can get so much more ammo per dollar but I have a feeling the winds out here would really break my hearthow is it dealing with parts and service from daystate? they seem to have reasonable reputation.
I know I could get more of a mid range like the avenger x but I try to stay clear of Chinese products with my hobbies. I am also a huge knife nut and only buy American made knives. I just don't get the same satisfaction buying Chinese goods. (I'm not saying they can't make a great product)
I'm open to any suggestions and advice anyone could give on the matter or any other rifles that I could be overlooking. Thank you!
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FX Officially an FX owner now.
- By encore209x50
- PCP Airguns
- 65 Replies
I may try slugs at some point, but for now I'm just really enjoying how the M4 is slinging the pellets. And I'm not saying I won't try a heavier pellet in the future, but for now the 18.13 gr pellets are doing just fine. Who knows, that may fall apart at 40-50+ yards later on and I may have to tune a bit or try a different pellet weight. I've really not shot seriously past 35 yards other than testing out the data I've entered into my Kestrel 5700 against the solutions it co.es up with at known ranges. So far I'm thinking I'm going to have to play with my BC number because there's about a 3 MOA difference between what the Kestrel says to dial in at 65 yards, and what I actually have to dial in. The Kestrel is telling me to dial in 3 MOA higher than I actually need to be...if I remember right.ONE OF US, ONE OF US, ONE OF US!!! JK, honestly I shoot pellets mostly cause I don’t want to spend the time, money nerves needed to get (very good) pellet accuracy out of slugs at 75y and in. That said, I have dedicated sluggers in .177 (my only .177 lol, let’s see whether I ever try pellets), .22 and .25 just so that I also have something that’ll do great further out and or in the wind. The only gun I have that is truly great at both is my P3. And maybe the m4, but that’s because it shoots 34gr AEA as if they were slugs
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WIKA 1” gauge
- General Discussion
- 4 Replies
@Hobbyman2007
FWIW
I understand your desire for WIKA gauges.
If you cannot find any in 25mm the HUMA AIR gauges have worked well in my older FX rifles
huma-air.com
Just my 2 BAR
Edward
FWIW
I understand your desire for WIKA gauges.
If you cannot find any in 25mm the HUMA AIR gauges have worked well in my older FX rifles
FX Pressure Gauge 25mm, Round Body, By Huma-Air
A special replacement Huma-Air pressure gauge for several FX airguns with 25.4 mm round pressure gauges.
huma-air.com Just my 2 BAR
Edward
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2025 California State FT and GP April 12-13 Acton ,CA
- By Motorhead
- Field Target
- 10 Replies
Great turn out !!!
Looks like a fun venue under the Carbon scar of the So Cal fires ... Hope to see some of you in Nevada or Oregon in the coming months
Looks like a fun venue under the Carbon scar of the So Cal fires ... Hope to see some of you in Nevada or Oregon in the coming months
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Taipan Resin Mutant and Veteran Mags
- By Ranchibi
- PCP Airguns
- 11 Replies
Purchased the same resin magazine like Dillon's from xbangu from ebay, he goes by Bang here. They work flawlessly just like the OEM aluminum ones, just much cheaper. Will be purchasing another one. Thanks Bang!
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Air Venturi Avenge-X reg creep
- By Moonpie
- PCP Airguns
- 3 Replies
Had the same issues,replaced reg with new factory replacement,same issues again!
Fast forward a few days …
Sent the whole package back,bought a RAW HM1000X and never looked back
Fast forward a few days …
Sent the whole package back,bought a RAW HM1000X and never looked back
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Does A Bottle Barrel Band Throw Off The Air Guns Aim
- By Motorhead
- All Other Equipment
- 7 Replies
YES .... Bottle and its mounting to receiver is seldom SNUG SNUG and slight wiggle free .... If barrel is Banded to the bottle, any motion be it bottle attachment area or created by varied pressures within bottle the POI will change.
* There is Very good reason be in Air guns or Powder WHY the most consistent is Free Floated having barrel in contact with nothing outside receiver attachment !!! Sad thing even then is if a Floated barrel is NOT VERY securely attached at receiver you will still get random POI shifts
* There is Very good reason be in Air guns or Powder WHY the most consistent is Free Floated having barrel in contact with nothing outside receiver attachment !!! Sad thing even then is if a Floated barrel is NOT VERY securely attached at receiver you will still get random POI shifts
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