For the past month I've been researching getting into PCP after my kids, nieces, and nephews had a fun day of shooting out at the farm I grew up on. They really enjoyed shooting my dad's break barrel pellet gun with a scope on it...as well as some powder burners. But my dog didn't enjoy the powder burners as much...nor did my ears.
Anyway - they had so much fun that I decided to pull some money out of a different hobby (pinball) and put it into PCP. The primary use will be plinking, paper, and I'd really like to try to get into some long(ish) range stuff at some point.
I know there are infinite ways of getting started, but here is what I'm currently thinking.
Air
Everything I've been reading seems to say the first decision should probably be "how do you plan to get air?" So this is what I'm thinking
Airmarksman Tank 74cuft 4500PSI $599
Scandinavian Arms Tank Bag $120
Local Scuba Shop Fills (confirmed) $15
Airgun(s)
Was originally thinking about getting a .22 and .177, but I think it might just be simpler to keep track of one caliber. Initially everything on YouTube pointed me to the FX Impact M3, but the more I thought about it, the harder it was to justify that much on a single gun...then I got to thinking maybe I could get 2 mid-priced guns. That would allow for more shooting time for my kids, nieces, and nephews (along with me, the uncles & papa
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I fell in love with the looks of the Sahara version of the Brocock Sniper XR and think it will be a great all-arounder. I also thought it would be cool to have the We The Plinkers Brocock Atomic XR package, but I kind of wanted to try something different. And I keep coming back to the Airmaks Katran CB. So...
Brocock Sniper XR Sahara .22 $1195
Airmaks Katran CB .22 $1269
Scope(s)
Thinking one of these four for the Sniper XR
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Probably a DonnyFL...I'm a sucker for their marketing, what can I say?
Anyway - would love to hear other thoughts/advice if you have any before I pull the trigger on this load of PCP goodness to get started on my journey! I realize that's $3500+ it adds up quick, but I'm hoping it would be something fun to do as a family getting the kids away from devices...and hoping to get some good stuff to make it a good experience for everyone. And maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to convince my brother-in-laws that they should get some fun gear, too
Anyway - they had so much fun that I decided to pull some money out of a different hobby (pinball) and put it into PCP. The primary use will be plinking, paper, and I'd really like to try to get into some long(ish) range stuff at some point.
I know there are infinite ways of getting started, but here is what I'm currently thinking.
Air
Everything I've been reading seems to say the first decision should probably be "how do you plan to get air?" So this is what I'm thinking
Airmarksman Tank 74cuft 4500PSI $599
Scandinavian Arms Tank Bag $120
Local Scuba Shop Fills (confirmed) $15
Airgun(s)
Was originally thinking about getting a .22 and .177, but I think it might just be simpler to keep track of one caliber. Initially everything on YouTube pointed me to the FX Impact M3, but the more I thought about it, the harder it was to justify that much on a single gun...then I got to thinking maybe I could get 2 mid-priced guns. That would allow for more shooting time for my kids, nieces, and nephews (along with me, the uncles & papa
I fell in love with the looks of the Sahara version of the Brocock Sniper XR and think it will be a great all-arounder. I also thought it would be cool to have the We The Plinkers Brocock Atomic XR package, but I kind of wanted to try something different. And I keep coming back to the Airmaks Katran CB. So...
Brocock Sniper XR Sahara .22 $1195
Airmaks Katran CB .22 $1269
Scope(s)
Thinking one of these four for the Sniper XR
Arken SH-4 6-24x50 FFP $254
Arken EPL-4 6-24x50 FFP $329
Athlon Optics Argos BTR GEN2 6-24×50 APLR2 FFP $369 AA
Element Helix 6-24×50 FFP $479 UA
Katran scope - I'd like to find something more budget friendly maybe $100(ish)?Moderator(s)
Probably a DonnyFL...I'm a sucker for their marketing, what can I say?
Anyway - would love to hear other thoughts/advice if you have any before I pull the trigger on this load of PCP goodness to get started on my journey! I realize that's $3500+ it adds up quick, but I'm hoping it would be something fun to do as a family getting the kids away from devices...and hoping to get some good stuff to make it a good experience for everyone. And maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to convince my brother-in-laws that they should get some fun gear, too