N/A Choosing a .30 cal

I agree the Gauntlet has a bottle but I don't see how it could be upgraded. I also agree that the Airacuda Max .30 was available at some point because I see them for sale on here, but if you try to buy a new one it says that they are slated to be available 12/05/2024
The bottle on my g30 is a 700cc bottle.
 
I am a new airgun shooter but have been shooting firearms for 45 years. I have an Airacuda Max in .22 and have enjoyed it so much I would like to add a .30 cal. for larger game. I am looking at the Umarex Gauntlet SL 30 and the JTS Brawn. Both get great reviews and I think either would work for me. My only hesitation is the lower air volume. Is there a quality .30 cal. with a bottle that could be upgraded for under $800? Thanks in advance.
Where you located Rick? If you're in Southwest Florida you could come by to try out my SL30.
 
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That Karma looks pretty good. I wish more rifles followed suit with large tube-shaped bottles instead of just the Regular bottle design. But that's just Me. That was why I liked the looks of the AEA Pro series.
I’m in on it as long as it has hammer pre load adjustment so you can change it to match reg pressure. I believe it does have it. I can’t imagine they wouldn’t put that feature in it. Even AEA has put it in the new LB challenger pro models.
 
Supposed to be a new gun coming down the pipe in the next few months. The Karma EQ. Looks pretty sweet for 900. I am super interested. Bit over 800 but there aren’t many .30 budget options. This looks like it would be good bang for the buck.

That looks like a solid option although ETA eas last month.
 
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Those both look great!
Take into consideration that must probably is that you will shoot JSB Hades for hunting.

Those pellets cause a lot of tissue damage.

You can hit a jackrabbit at 200 yards with pellets and slugs….. But for bigger animals you will be shooting closer than 100 yards…. Normally. And for 100 yards Hades work well.
 
Take into consideration that must probably is that you will shoot JSB Hades for hunting.

Those pellets cause a lot of tissue damage.

You can hit a jackrabbit at 200 yards with pellets and slugs….. But for bigger animals you will be shooting closer than 100 yards…. Normally. And for 100 yards Hades work well.
Thank you