Ever ask yourself, why the difference?

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boscoebrea

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Just noticed the 50yd. groups the AA510 put up, would be hard to beat that group.
Thinking this: a lot of PCPs use the LW barrels,if all of them "liked" the same pellet why wouldn't they all shoot the same?
My opinion is why not.Thus a quality PCP is no better than another!...Hoo, then it becomes a matter of personal likes.
When something is agreeable to you one tends to like it; agreeable as is easy to get along with,fits good,and not fussy.
Your PCP is no better than mine,weather you pay $$$$$ or $$,it is all in your pocket book,mean head.
People are Always asking ,"what should I get"?and there will be a lot of different answers.
This forum is skewed toward BullPups and that is what most people recommend.
I see I should have started 2 different topics,better just leave with this,Better to know what YOU want,do the research,get a good idea what is the easiest fit for you; remember in the end there should not be much difference in the accuracy,so the fit and ease of shooting should be a better way to go.
 
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Where did you see the groups you speak of?

I believe the group size vs $$$ spent is not proportional. There are a lot of inexpensive airguns that can do very well.

The thing is, does it do it out of the box, or after some time spent on set up. Again likely not proportional, but maybe be directional in that the more you spend, the better the odds of an accurate gun.

I bought a used, unregulated AA s500 as my first pcp for $500. Very nice shape and seems real accurate.
I will get a chance to stretch it out this weekend and see what I can make it do.

I could have spent the $500 on something new, but I am glad I didn’t.

On bullpups, never had opportunity to see one in the wild. I would like to try one, but I won’t buy a inexpensive one just to see if I like them.
 
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I don't have any issues people who are new to the sport, looking for direction from people with more experience. My issues are with people who jump in and tell them to spend big $$$ on a brand new "XYZ gun" before knowing much of anything about the questioner and how they plan to use it.

Personally, I prefer bull pups because I mainly do hunting, and bull pups are generally easier to carry and maneuver than are full size rifles.
 
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Absolutely about asking for direction;it really helps when the asker, poster gives some specifics about what they are looking for.
As one can tell I am full of opinions.
I do like to read what others say to get .... and 100% agree with hawkeye69 about people not taking into account what people can afford and that is something that should be in the topic or askers post, whether pellet gun or scope.
 
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well, you can spend alot of money to get some high precision .. best you can buy .. with anything, and pretend its all figured out .. pretty much stops there and the rest is 'image' so to speak, or maybe competition is your world .. or theres more of a hobby aspect and really learning hands on and making cheaper things work better ..many ways to go ... back when i used to race 10th scale it was the same scene, guys show up with trailor rigs of expensive equipment and high end cars .. i used to love gettin on that rear bumper with my old humble junk lol .. he may win but it aint gonna be no easy win lol ...
 
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A lot of good points mentioned here. I think that many do not even take into account that a lot of new guys probably do not have the budget to jump in on a $1500 - $2500 pcp. I personally wouldn't even recommend that some one do that without their having the first clue about the sport. Start where you are comfortable (budget wise). If it turns out it's your thing.....then progress if you want to! And you don't have to jump on the "band wagon" or "keep up with the Jones's" so to speak to be very happy with your rig. If it is comfortable to you, it fits you, it fits your needs, and is reliable as well as being very accurate........then you have what you need. Enjoy!!!
 
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Reading all the posts asking for advice really helped me make my choices.
In the end I chose what is really the best for me, at least as far as I can tell not being able to touch before I buy.

The other variable is the person’s ability to tinker. Yes even high end stuff needs some work at times, but I think the chances are lower.

I wanted a $1,000 plus first pcp but would never be able to sell that to my wife.
But finding a used one, I told her that I didn’t spend $500, I saved $500.

Not even an eye roll, just a blank stare...
 
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I believe the law of diminishing returns applies here.

I personally rarely shoot past 50 yards and never more than 75 so

I can get it done very well with slightly above entry level pcps

Hey if you know judo you keep the fight on the ground


I don’t think I’d notice a solid difference between a high end multi grand pcp…. In accuracy.( at my shorter ranges )

I could be wrong …..
 
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I think it's analogous to a super high tech carbon fiber frame racing bicycle. Only top tier cyclists can really take advantage of the reduced weight and improved handling and ergonomics of a $10,000 bike. The average regular cyclist in decent shape won't garner much advantage with the high end bike compared with a quality mid-range bike. Same with the super duper top end PCP's versus decent entry-mid grade guns? Most of us (means me too...) can't shoot good enuf to really eek out the extra reduction in group size that the top guns are capable of.
 
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