Did I purchase correctly? I know, VERY SUBJECTIVE

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As I await the arrival of my new P-Rod I have been reading and watching and in fact have been doing so for months. I stumbled onto another forum where all it was was "hopped-up" for lack of a better word P-rods. I just read a post from a member here who said "think about what you want to do, but also consider what you MIGHT do with it" here and felt uneasy I made the wrong purchase. 

I shoot a rather basic springer at the moment and this will be my first PCP. I mainly just want to shoot the exposed shells at low tide, but like most we all have a variation of some form of small game pest. Ours is the crows that bully the eagle nests and even our dogs with the occasional squirls in the bird feeders. 

Now I know this gun is more than capable when it comes to "taking out" shells on the beach, but what about small game? I was under the assumption I could confidently dispatch small game without having to do anything other than loading my pellets and making sure my scope is sighted.

As much as I'd like to be able to tinker, I'm just not that guy. My dad was a banker and fixing things wasn't ever high on his "list of things to do". I guess what I am asking is, is my P-Rod capable carrying the FPE as I thought I understood it to do what I need out to 30yds?

this other forum they all seem to mention its a very low power gun and tuning them up for hunting by adding what seems like parts that aren't even available anymore. Maybe I'm just worrying about nothing?

Thanks in advance team. 
 
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"Ted"If memory serves, the Prod is has 15fpe muzzle energy. That is plenty of smack for bunnies and smaller at the range you mentioned (30 yards). I reviewed this gun a few years back, and it gave me 1" groups at 50 yards with Beeman Kodiak Pellets. I'm pretty sure it also shot Crosman Premiers very well. Yes, I would say you 'purchased correctly'. :)
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I did actually see that video and then after reading that forum was wondering if it incorporated any of those special mods. Good, I am glad to hear I did it correctly.

Gundog, I apologize. I should have been MUCH more clear on that. See, the other place did that! Lol. Yes, I did in fact mean my Marauder Pistol.
 
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As Ted already stated, the prod has plenty of fpe for small game. I have my prod shooting 17fpe and have taken many critters at a variety of distances. They are a great little pcp!! I do alot of pesting at 30 yards and my prod has taken squirrels and birds with ease. I regularly shoot spinners at 75 yards and it still has enough power to kill the spinners that far!! LOL. This prod prefers boxed premiers but shoots many pellets well. Enjoy your new gun.
 
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That advise was from me. I don't think you made a bad choice, matter of fact, I think it is a good choice. My first purchase was a Marauder just to test my level of interest. If I really didn't like it, I was only out $600. If you are new to PCP's, I don't think you have to dive all in with the most expensive gun and scope. If your goal is just for hunting, the Marauder and P-rod are all you need. The gentleman I was advising was taking the next step and was going to make $1400.00 purchase. He already had several Marauders and I was sharing the same thoughts I had before I bought a higher level gun. I still shoot my Marauder. The fill pressure is lower than my Cricket carbine so when my air tank goes below 3,000 psi, I no longer can fill the Cricket fully but I can with the Marauder (the P-rod as well). Therfore I can extend my shooting before I have to go to the fill center. You don't even need a tank for the P-rod! I think the "lower power" guns are better if you are shooting or pesting around the house especially if you have neighbors. Watch on U tube, Vermin Hunter ( or Hunter Vermin); he is from Ireland and only shoots a rifle less than 17 ft. lbs and has tons of hunting footage. I have just purchased a 12 ft lb pistol just to be sure if I missed a pigeon it will not cause any damage to the house across the way.

This hobby kind of sucks you in. It is highly likely that you will purchase several guns as your skill level improves and as you understand what these things can do. Your rifle selection will vary based on your desire for plinking/hunting small game, hunting medium or large game, or bechrest. If you want to do it all you will most likely have several rifles. Nomadic Pirate ( our #1 hunter- check his posts out) will state you have to know what you want to do before you pick a rifle ( and he is correct) but when you are getting started you really have no idea. So, If you are just getting started the P-rod or the Marauder, I think, is a great choice. Hope this helps. 
 
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The PRod is putting out about 12 fpe and the british have been putting down rabbits and squirrels with guns in this power class for many years, and at 30 yards it has enough retained energy to do this well. The bigger question is are you accurate enough (sub 1") at 30 yards with a handgun? I have an AR type stock on my gun from RArms, that makes this a tack driver in my hands. The set up has become one of my favorite Urban pest control rigs. I like this much more than the included stock BTW. I've taken squirrels, prairie dogs, pigeons, cottontail and jackrabbits with mine.
Jim
 
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Spend some time shooting different pellets. The Crossman Premier Hollowpoints (Walmart) shoot well enough in my PRod. The Predator Polymags and the H&N Field Target Trophy shoot extremely well. 
I would be very surprised to learn that you are not completely satisfied with your gun when it arrives. I've been shooting mine for a few years, and it never stops impressing me. (I'm always bragging about mine)

 
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"ajshoots"I really enjoy the prod because just like its big brother the mrod, there are tons of aftermarket parts and easy to do mods that can transform your gun into nearly whatever you want.


Shroud ext, ar stock adapter, and custom grips by Hammy. Great little backyard pester!!
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As she sits now, what is the total accessory money invested./?
 
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Wow, thank you all. All of those replies are INCREDIBLY handy. While I am new to air guns, I am very at home with firearms in general. I have never been a hunter per-say, but I've ALWAYS been a plinker. 

I am am glad to hear that this gun should do what I need. NMshooter, thank you for the write up. Yeah, I read your reply to the gentelman right after I got done reading that other forum and I was thinking "crap". Where I'm not opposed to spending the money on making this thing a little cooler, I don't believe we have an outlet to do so here. Naturally I can order the parts (some don't seem to exist anymore) but I definitely don't have the knowledge to start trying to start "tuning" the thing and probably will only be able to instal half the parts by myself. Knowing that, I wanted to make sure before I tried to put a pellet into a crow. 

do we have gunsmiths on the boards here we can send our guns to with a check to do extra work too? Actually I should really focus on learning my new rifle before I even think about any upgrades

edit: Aj, those grips REALLY pop! Fantastic looking. That's something I can do right away to make it stand out a little bit!
 
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There are tons of U tube video on how to sevice the marauder and P-rod. I don't know how similar these two guns are but there is a video on a complete disasembly of the maruader. These are the guns you want to practice on before you touch the high dollar guns. Not that they are "cheap" but they are less sensitive to "mess up". On the Crosman site there is an area where you can e-mail a question and they will respond ususally by the next day. Best of luck with your new gun, you will have a"blast" with it. LOL

Doc
 
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