Decided on a PCP...

[shakezoola]

Now, where to buy? I have been looking for a decent PCP. I have decided that an Umarex Zelos (22) would be a good "starter" PCP for me.

I've checked the Gun Deals web site and found that these can be purchased for about $400-$450 from some websites. Most others have them at around $600.

Has anyone had luck with any of these discount sellers? Their web-sites all look similar, which makes me cautious.

I appreciate any feedback you guys/girls have.

Thanks!

 

[JimD]

I don't remember buying anything from them recently but Natchez says they've been around since 1977. I looked at their better business report and there were a few complaints, mostly for pb ammo and they at least tried to settle. They want $450 which may not be the lowest but it is probably close. Not totally risk free perhaps but seems lower risk than a very new source without much of a track record.

 

[Mange]

Natchez should be good to go.

 

[DeanB]

Have ordered lots of stuff from Natchez as said they are good to go.

 

[shakezoola]

Awesome! Yeah, I have heard of Natchez, but never ordered from them.

I appreciate everyone's feedback!

 

[jarmstrong]

ordered a Notos from Natchez, came quick with no problems,,, now I get their magazine every month,,, don't really want it, but what the heck

 

[maxtrouble]

Might want to check out Pyramyd Air. They have an excellent return policy. I suggest getting it in the Lord's caliber, .22. Many pellet choices and weights than .25.

 

[shakezoola]

I was planning on getting the .22 version. As for pyramid air, they are $150-$200 more than the lowest sellers on Gun Deals. I know customer service may play into my purchase. With that said I can get it from Amazon for less that pyramid. Amazon has a great return policy as well.

 

[shambozzie]

I was planning on getting the .22 version. As for pyramid air, they are $150-$200 more than the lowest sellers on Gun Deals. I know customer service may play into my purchase. With that said I can get it from Amazon for less that pyramid. Amazon has a great return policy as well.

Welcome to the forum first of all. Congrats on your first pcp. You do realize this is not a "one fits all game". The Airgun god is watching . You need a gun for target shooting , rats , squirrels, crows or whatever. Never use a gun on 2 different things. Bad Airgun sin. That's the story I tell my wife and I'm sticking to it. Happy shooting.

 

[shakezoola]

Welcome to the forum first of all. Congrats on your first pcp. You do realize this is not a "one fits all game". The Airgun god is watching . You need a gun for target shooting , rats , squirrels, crows or whatever. Never use a gun on 2 different things. Bad Airgun sin. That's the story I tell my wife and I'm sticking to it. Happy shooting.

I figured that would be the case. Very similar to my firearm collection. This first one will be primarily for critter reduction. I'm sure a competition PCP will be in the near future as I already compete in centerfire and rimfire PRS matches.

 

[shambozzie]

I figured that would be the case. Very similar to my firearm collection. This first one will be primarily for critter reduction. I'm sure a competition PCP will be in the near future as I already compete in centerfire and rimfire PRS matches.

You get the concept and will fit in nicely. Just remember, unruly gest are asked to leave and you will be fine.

 

[shakezoola]

You get the concept and will fit in nicely. Just remember, unruly gest are asked to leave and you will be fine.

Thanks! This place seems like a lot of fun and a great source of knowledge to get me going.

 

[Jim B]

Welcome to AGN where the rabbit hole is deep the people are friendly and like to spend YOUR

 

[shakezoola]

Welcome to AGN where the rabbit hole is deep the people are friendly and like to spend YOUR

Unfortunately, I'm no stranger to that. I have too many hobbies.

 

[Norcal]

I just bought a Zelos .22 for $425.40 total shipped from Not Just Guns in Michigan. Ordered on a Tuesday, shipped the next day and delivered that Saturday out here in Kalifornistan. Rifle was in fine condition and was double-boxed. NJG is GTG!

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[Norcal]

 

[elwoodblues]

You must have already had that bottle and adaptor cause thats not what they are shipping

 

[shakezoola]

That looks pretty sweet. I wasn't planning on doing a bottle conversion out of the gate, but I am planning on getting a moderator. I was looking at a Donny FL moderator as it is supposed to thread on without an adapter. What did you go with?

Also, what bottle adaptor mods did you use?

 

[Norcal]

Yeah, I had ordered the Huben Cricket Bottle Regulator and the 580cc Tuxing Carbon Fiber 4500psi Bottle before I ordered my Zelos. Got the Reg from Hajimoto Productions here in the US & the Bottle direct from Tuxing.com in Chickety China.

The moderator is just something cheap that I had used on a Benjamin Marauder that I had laying around. Also have a Bravo 3D Baffle set installed and all I hear is the fairly loud ping of the gun's valve firing. I tried the Bravo Baffles alone and they really don't do much by themselves - I would just save the money and put it towards a quality moderator. I'm considering having a Machinist guy that I know cut down my shroud to get rid of the four inches of dead space and re-thread the inside then just get a quality six to eight inch moderator that I can remove when transporting in a rifle case.

 

[Jim B]

Unfortunately, I'm no stranger to that. I have too many hobbies.

I know the feeling about too many hobbies. I tend to overdue everything and buy the best I can afford, because I learned that the upper-level equipment tends to give you the best bang for your buck! That is why I bought an upper mid-level air gun for my first, and I was not disappointed. Now I have a Maverick a M3, and a M4 on its way this week from UA.