Favorite Straight Forward, Simple but Rugged PCP Platforms

[Ezana4CE]

I’ve been thinking about this for a couple of weeks. I’m looking for ideas concerning a straightforward platform build that is pretty simple without a lot of small and intricate internal parts with tiny springs, balls bearings, plastic, or (a dozen) o-rings. Unregulated is fine. Preferably an airgun that’s fairly easy to disassemble and service that isn’t built awkwardly or unusually. I prefer a hunting gun (.22 - .45), but whatever you can think of that fits the bill is fine. I’d like to read your suggestions. If you can recall previous threads like this one please link them in this one. Thanks folks.

 

[oOmpH]

The BSA made Gamo Urban/Chacal/Phox/GX40 (same gun) are straight fwd, simple, rugged and cheap.

 

[shambozzie]

Look at the Air Force platform. So simple a cave man can perform maintenance on them.

 

[_CTAIRGUNNER_]

Basically any of the airforce platforms. I would tend to think any of the other single shot platforms as well.

 

[OldSpook]

Air Force.

 

[maxtrouble]

How about the Marauder platform? Lots of mods and simple. Easy to hand pump.

 

[dens228]

Prophet Performance

 

[jmohme]

Air Force.

Agreed part 1

 

[jmohme]

Prophet Performance

Agreed part 2

 

[Ca_Varminter]

Theoben Rapid MKII

 

[Ranchibi]

Any RAW, FX Boss & Royale, Edgun (most models), Taipan, RTI.....

 

[MikeVV]

Any of the RTI guns. Simple, no additional gimmicks, low o-ring count.
The American Air Arms, EVOL line. Again, simple, no additional gimmicks, low o-ring count.

Mike

 

[nervoustrig]

When I think of simple and dependable, I think of the Daystate Huntsman Classic. It is discontinued but given the prevalence of regulated PCPs these days, it might be worth checking the classifieds or put out a WTB. Somebody might be willing to part with one of these gems for a modest price

 

[qball]

Budget? Everything in life is a compromise.

Power level?
Shot count?
Repeater or SS?
Noise level?
Length?
Weight?


Frankly with out a regulator it’s hard to get to good shot count and power with a mag. Most unregulated guns need a long barrel and don’t have good power unless you go Airforce or big bore route but low shot count and loud.


In the low budget side I say BSA Gamos or maurauder and I’ll let everyone else suggest the expensive options. Personal opinion: why pay a lot of money for a simple gun?

 

[woogie_man]

My Theoben Rapid MKII is extremely rugged.

Probably one of the easiest rifles to work on.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@qball I was intentionally vague. The budget range isn’t a large concern. Shot count isn’t too large of a concern considering that I shoot big bores where 5 shots per fill is pushing it. I can hunt with repeaters and single shots, it just depends upon the animal and the circumstances. Length can vary for the aforementioned reasons. I really don’t want to have to carry a gun weighing more than 9.5 lbs if I’m going to be on the move. If stationary and set up on a rest, table, bipod, tripod then a <15lb rifle works for me. I own some of the suggested platforms, but I’m interested in what else is out there and what others think. Hopefully this thread helps others as well.

Another pretty simple platform that I haven’t seen mentioned is the Benjamin Bulldog. It has the proven potential to enhance performance by installing some pretty basic parts (heavier hammer spring, barrel supports, etc). It can also be sent in for more precise performance mods that are best left to a skilled machinist and airgunsmith.

 

[_CTAIRGUNNER_]

@qball

Another pretty simple platform that I haven’t seen mentioned is the Benjamin Bulldog

I was going to mention this I just hate how ugly they are lolol I know it is not about looks but ugh thats the ugliest air rifle there is.

 

[Motorhead]

Marauders !!!!

 

[_CTAIRGUNNER_]

Marauders !!!!

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Very nice!

 

[Gerry52]

Just posted this pic to "Airguns you didn't regret" post. The quintessential rugged, simple, reliable & supremely accurate Airguns! They "need" cleaning MAYBE once a year! Sometimes not even that. I'm a low maintenance kind of guy & like my guns that way too!