These two compressors work perfectly for filling the rifles directly (not filling squba tanks):
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N/A Could use some help on deciding which pcp
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@Rubi513 Consider reading through the linked thread below. Plenty of good information that may help you narrow your choices down or introduce you to something you hadn’t considered.
www.airgunnation.com
It was created for members with questions similar to yours. Sharing your budget is also helpful for those seeking to give advice and share their opinions.
Good Out of the Box Shooters (PCPs) - Share Your Experiences
After reading many threads where members ask questions seeking advice concerning which gun to purchase for hunting/pesting, a first PCP for backyard plinking, or wanting to tryout benchrest styled shooting I saw several posts where tinkerers, competitors, and mechanically inclined members are...
www.airgunnation.com It was created for members with questions similar to yours. Sharing your budget is also helpful for those seeking to give advice and share their opinions.
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@Rubi513 No problem and welcome to the forums. I think a lot of us remember what it was like to not know much about these guns and discovering or being introduced to AGN. This site kept me from buying a lot of junk. Thing is, it also encouraged me to buy more than I need. Lol I’ve learned a lot here. Hopefully you’ll have a similar experience.
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Why would you go with the avenger vs the avenge x? The avenge x isnt that much more and brings many improvements and options to the table.
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The man has the means to buy a good rifle... No need to focus him to buy cheap again and again.
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Not to sound uppity but yes, I realize that there are very good rifles out there that are cheaper, but I want to start out with one of the best. I still appreciate all of your opinions. Thank you all
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@Rubi513 Maintenance is an important element of airgunning. Either know or learn to do it yourself or be sure that you have access to someone who can. Also keep in mind parts availability and service centers, especially if you want top-tier gear. You want reputable airgunsmiths and an ample supply of parts to be available for you when you need them. It may eb a good idea to look them up and/or ask around. When sending guns out for service, shipping costs, damage in transit, and theft are notable concerns. Be sure to insure your shipment.
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I recently decided on the FX Maverick in .22 with the regs set to 160/120 it can shoot the JSB 25.4 at 910 on power wheel setting 7 and the 18.1 on setting 4. Once set you can just use the power wheel and not mess with the regs anymore.
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I will get it all figured out. I am a gun junky. I break down and clean my own guns. I load all my rifle, handgun ,and shotgun rounds. This will be something new, but I will figure it out.
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Why blow big money when you can get a rifle that has the same power and platform as the more expensive rifle that your paying mainly for the name ?
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Because it's more than just a name. I like the avenge x. However it's fit and finish pales in comparison to a revere, wolverine or redwolf. You can pick them up blind and feel the difference.
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about itI may have to buy a more expensive PCP just to have first hand experience on how much better they are. When I look at the 30 yard challenge scores I see many more relatively expensive guns with top scores but my little sub $500 P35-22 is still on the list of those with 200 scores. Not at the top but on the list. There are also many more expensive PCPs below mine on the list. But that does not address feel. SPA guns are definitely not consistently held to tight tolerances but they work. There is an Avenger on the 200 list too.
The Air Maks Katran interests me. I know some criticize Air Maks regulator but that seems to be keeping the price more reasonable. Others do not seem to have this difficulty and if it is really bad regulators can be replaced. All the reviews I've seen praise the fit and finish. The Caimen is kind of ugly but I like it's form factor the best. Nobody seems to have them, however. I also am interested in the RTI Prophet II but I don't like it that the cocking is on the left and cannot be moved. But they have caliber changes like the FX line (and the Avenge X), good workmanship from all reports, pretty good aftermarket support and other attractive features. If the Taipan II was not so heavy it would be on my wish list too. FX bullpups put an oversized magazine right in my face (I shoot from my left shoulder) so they don't make my list.
The Air Maks Katran interests me. I know some criticize Air Maks regulator but that seems to be keeping the price more reasonable. Others do not seem to have this difficulty and if it is really bad regulators can be replaced. All the reviews I've seen praise the fit and finish. The Caimen is kind of ugly but I like it's form factor the best. Nobody seems to have them, however. I also am interested in the RTI Prophet II but I don't like it that the cocking is on the left and cannot be moved. But they have caliber changes like the FX line (and the Avenge X), good workmanship from all reports, pretty good aftermarket support and other attractive features. If the Taipan II was not so heavy it would be on my wish list too. FX bullpups put an oversized magazine right in my face (I shoot from my left shoulder) so they don't make my list.
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I don't buy cars with new engine or transmission designs and for the same reason I don't want an airgun which uses 5000 pressure to get it's shot count up. If I had it I wouldn't fill it to 5000. I fill my Avenger to 250 bar, not 300 bar. A few more years with 300 bar guns may convince me that fill limit is OK but with only the Hueben using 5000 psi I don't forsee ever getting comfortable using that pressure limit. It's not just the gun that has to take it. It's the compressor, the filters, and all the lines. If anybody doesn't do the engineering right or cuts corners on the fabrication it could get ugly. I think 250 bar is OK and when my tank gets a little low, I fill down closer to 3000. Doesn't bother me to loose a few shots when it also adds some safety.
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