3 good pcp OR 1 very good pcp

[TouYang]

If given the choice which one would you guys choose , 3 good pcp (good enough to get the job done ) .177, .22, and .25 for a total of $1,500 or one VERY good pcp (high end Quality materials) .25 for the same price $1,500 ?

Background , new to the pcp world , I do hunt, but my range of targets are 25-50 yards , maybe 75 yards MAX . 

(To clarify : small games size from squirrels , rabbits , raccoon size 30 pound max ) 

thank you guys in advance for your tips and thoughts

 

[Simplyhooked]

"1 very good pcp" and one that has stood the test of times. Buy once an cry once and the .22 is the one to buy because .22 caliber pellets are more readily available and easy to find.

https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/FX_Wildcat_MKIII_Compact_Air_Rifle_Synthetic_Stock/5231#10487

 

[Matt247365]

If given the choice which one would you guys choose , 3 good pcp (good enough to get the job done ) .177, .22, and .25 for a total of $1,500 or one VERY good pcp (high end Quality materials) .25 for the same price $1,500 ?

Background , new to the pcp world , I do hunt, but my range of targets are 25-50 yards , maybe 75 yards MAX . 


thank you guys in advance for your tips and thoughts

What size critters are we talkin' bout?

 

[RBD2]

Agree buy once the get the job done are fine but if you plan to stay in the hobby I get one great gun .

Taipan vet is what I would choose if there could be only one reliable accurate .

Wild cat does look good but never shot.

Or an edgun lelya

 

[Stefanjan]

Shooting out 50 yards I would go with the 3 good PCP. Others will say quality over quantity but I have 4 PCPs and each has a place and a purpose.

 

[Micro]

What size critters are we talkin' bout?

Right!!! Is this for small game?

 

[Fatmike]

I've got many inexpensive guns that I really enjoy shooting. I dont know what a really good gun could offer that my cheaper ones dont already do. The most expensive guns i have are a dream pup i bought used and a condor. Down to my maximus and liberty. They all are different but offer accurate shooting. I like being able to try different guns so I guess for my budget I stick with good guns instead of great guns.

 

[TouYang]

exactly the one I had in mind ... but that’s why I’m asking , that shiny one is super .. but can I justify 1 pcp for that price VS 3 pcp

 

[TouYang]

I’ve added that to the post , but yea small games up to 30 pound max , most likely 20-25 pound is more realistically speaking

(ugh.. 120 seconds error, need to wait in between replying )

 

[dizzums]

3 is better than 1 but you need to know what you want and that 'evolves' .. buying 3 at once with little practical hands on is a BAD idea ... 5 minutes later you'll be like oh crap i shouldve got that instead lol ..

 

[Ezana4CE]

Based upon your description I’d prefer a rugged, powerful, and excellently constructed high-end .25 rifle. Question is, which one without testing them?

 

[TouYang]

I’ve try other pcp bullpups with the charging handles in the back , it’s not bad, but it’s not smooth either , I prefer the ones up more .

it’s true that if I go with the .25 one that is great , I’ll have to deal with the fact that I will normally have to buy pellets online for most of the time .

while the .177 and the .22 is very common at MOST stores 

 

[TouYang]

You’ve got a good point there , since I’m not like trying to hit targets pass 70 yards , and most targets are most likely 30-40 yards , and .177 and .22 pellets are relatively available . Getting the two or three is the more economical choice .

thanks so much all you guys 

 

[bubblerboy64]

I’d go for one good one. What it would be has been my question so that’s why I have several but I clearly don’t need more then one. 

 

[Micro]

exactly the one I had in mind ... but that’s why I’m asking , that shiny one is super .. but can I justify 1 pcp for that price VS 3 pcp

"I’ve added that to the post , but yea small games up to 30 pound max , most likely 20-25 pound is more realistically speaking

(ugh.. 120 seconds error, need to wait in between replying )"



Great, buy two Avengers; one in 25 and one in 22 + a nice HPA pump with 12 volt and 110 volt power supply...when one starts to leak you still have a working gun (hopefully).

 

[L.Leon]

There is a Streamline in .22 in the classifieds for $600 right now. Quality gun that meets your criteria. And leaves money for at least one other gun. You can get good buys used if you're patient.

 

[Guest]

There is a Streamline in .22 in the classifieds for $600 right now. Quality gun that meets your criteria. And leaves money for at least one other gun. You can get good buys used if you're patient.

I would do this over two or one or half of an Avenger. If you want to really Avenge, perhaps buy a used Daystate Huntsman

 

[lancehenley1]

Given your description, I would go higher quality.22. Fx wildcat mk3. Compact or sniper. 
you can power up or down. Shoot pellets or slugs. .22 has enough power to take down anything you are talking about at 100 yds or less. 
you could even add a plenum to get additional power if needed. 

 

[Micro]

There is a Streamline in .22 in the classifieds for $600 right now. Quality gun that meets your criteria. And leaves money for at least one other gun. You can get good buys used if you're patient.

I would do this over two or one or half of an Avenger. If you want to really Avenge, perhaps buy a used Daystate Huntsman

Yeah, the DH mags are only $100 - if they can be found...2 mags = $200 + shipping and tax depending on your state.

 

[Alderman]

Was able to get an .17 Air Arms Ultimate Sporter, .22 and .25 Gladius for $1685 including a Hawke Sidewinder 8-32 and Osprey 6-24 scopes. 
All used rifles but gives me a variety at a price I could afford.