I am thinking of the Panthera 500 for next summer and getting it as a hunting gun. I know this is a PRS rifle but I feel like the Panthera 500 would be a great gun for hunting to ranges to 150 yards or even more. Do you think the Panthera 500 would be the best for hunting between the three models or a different gun all together?
Best version of the FX Panthera for hunting.
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This year when I graduated high school I got a new rifle. A Browning x bolt 300 PRC. A long range version of the venerable 300 win mag. Why did I choose the 300 PRC. Because I like to prepare. In case a target came up at a farther distance and I could not stalk on it. I have something to reach out and touch it at a further distance. How does this translate into air rifles? Same reason. If I chose a FX Dreamline or FX Crown mk2 yeah I would be golden at 100 yards or less but with the Panthera I could shoot something farther than 100 yards. IF I NEEDED TO. Yeah the power is overkill but if something was out further then I would more confidence in my gun at further ranges.
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Because if I tag out during deer or elk season. I don't want to be the jerk that shoots a 17 hmr or a 22 lr while hunting small game. Also I don't want a silencer for the rim fire. Also with pb ammo prices I want something relatively cheap to shoot. Both for hunting and target shooting.
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Cheap? Have you considered the cost of compressor, tanks, hoses and such?
Granted once you buy that stuff the ammo is cheap. But we are talking a MAJOR investment just to freaking compress AIR!
Granted once you buy that stuff the ammo is cheap. But we are talking a MAJOR investment just to freaking compress AIR!
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Okay I meant that the ammo is cheaper. Doing the math I calculate a setup of $3500. For the Panthera, Compressor, scope, moderator, and arca rail to weaver adapter.
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I have 2 compressors. 1 was $1200 the other cost $900 and that don't include shipping.
Tanks? Several and some were won for the cost of a ticket. Then adapters, more hoses, etc.
Tanks? Several and some were won for the cost of a ticket. Then adapters, more hoses, etc.
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I do cause they learned not to get closer to my Kill zone.
What's wrong with that if you KNOW you have the Gun and skill to do so?
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Here is another thing. The concussive force of the pellet smacking the head of a rock chuck or marmot would kill it instantly even if the slug missed the brain by a few millimeters or even a couple of centimeters. The accuracy is if I go grouse or bird hunting.
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I don't see anything wrong with it with an over powered rifle, theres a lot of room for error past 100 yards shooting with an air gun IMHO
It was also geared more toward game that has some ruggedness to them, racoons, chuck, etc, something that could live if you did not hit where your POA was.
A pigeon/starling I see no issue there. OP referenced Racoons earlier.
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Yes there is room for error. That's why shooting at ranges like that takes practice!
LOT'S of practice! Not just buy a gun that can do 100+ yards and expect to be good enough to actually hit anything at 100+ yards.
LOT'S of practice! Not just buy a gun that can do 100+ yards and expect to be good enough to actually hit anything at 100+ yards.
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I know that. I will practice. I will target shoot at that distance so if I saw a ground hog or grouse at 125 yards or so I don't need to stalk up to it. I can settle down and slowly take the shot.
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It was a slowwwwwwwwwwwww day here at work haha, maybe I shouldn't get everything done I need to at the beginning of the week lol
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CTairgunner1288. I have thought about the low shot count on the Panthera. One way for me to not have that is to buy a nother 300 cc bottle or wait until they make a twin bottle gun for that.
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I'm not understanding why you need more shot count if your hunting?
Buy a danged Buddy bottle if your that bad a shot!
Buy a danged Buddy bottle if your that bad a shot!
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