First PCP purchase holly cow !!!!!!

[THEKUNK]

I have been shooting springers for years and just bought my first PCP.
I ended up going with a JTS Airicuda Max in 22cal.
I wanted a regulated, wood stocked well built Multiple magazine PCP.
This one fit that bill. I was looking at an Air Arms S10 multi shot but decided to get The JTS to start with and learn about the
operation and function of PCP rifles. After this intro to PCP rifles I will most likely will purchase the Air Arms in .17 cal in the near future.
I ordered the JTS with an AirVenturi G9 Hand pump. It took 100 pumps to get it back to 3200 PSI yesterday. So far I have pumped it up twice.
The pump works very well but it does make you tired when you are 55 years old.
I was going to shoot after pumping it up but my heart rate was making the crosshair move around to much so I will wait for next day.
I have the new portable JTS compressor on order and should have it within a week. I think that will be money well spent.
I thought my Air Arms TX200 was accurate and fun to shoot but now I can see all the fun PCP guys are having and understand why. A PCP sure is different than lever.
I have only been shooting in my basement so far with the JTS but at 10 yards it is easy one hole groups ( I shoot with a rest) . I need to take it outside for longer ranges.
I like everything about the Airicuda Max, The side lever, the adjustable comb, wood checkering on stock, metal magazines all metal construction.
For the price point this rifle is amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great first PCP for sure.
I will definitely be purchasing pellets more often now.
Looks like I am going down another rabbit hole !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MileHighAirGunner]

That’s awesome! Welcome to the dark side.
Hand pumps are fine for the guy who only hunts or takes a couple shots occasionally at pests, but if you plan to do a lot of target shooting my advice would be to get a tank or compressor for your next purchase. Having a more convenient air source will make owning multiple PCPs a whole lot easier and enjoyable. Because it’s only just begun.

 

[Jasonmc]

I started my air rifle venture several years ago the same way.. springers. Then moved to CO2.. but when I started into PCP.. I never looked back.. I did keep my 2 favorite springers and 2 favorite CO2 rifles.. I can't part with them..
It's just the beginning... Your spoiled now..

 

[starlingassn]

pumping is no fun thats for sure.

dont forget,
local fire stations are a great source for used scba tanks and fills,
ive got them from free up to 50 bucks.

then all you have to grab is a pcp fill sysyem off of ebay for 45-50 or so and your pumping days are over lol

 

[beerthief]

Welcome , yes it is a rabbit hole . remember you do not have to pump all at one time . Pump maybe 15 times and rest ,leave everything attached /hooked up . ,it doesn't leak . let your self cool down then 15 more and so on .

 

[AlanMcD]

Outstanding and congratulations! Handpumping is a good basic workout - if you are winded from it, take that as a sign you should do more . . . .

When I was handpumping, I would make sure that I had the gun filled at the end of my shooting session for that very reason - heartrate. I work out a lot and am in good shape, but I can say I don't miss handpumping as I have been using tanks and compressors for over ten years now, and the shooting is just more enjoyable this way.

Do make sure that you only take about 50 strokes per pump session, then vent the line and let the pump cool for 10-15 minutes before resuming pumping - that will keep the moisture out the gun, as the air charge will be cooled in the base of the pump. If you go longer, the base gets hot and then the air charge going into the gun gets hot and carries more water vapor in, and it will condense out later.

If you have not been doing that, don't worry about it - just do it right and the vapor level will drop in the gun going forward. It is when you keep doing it wrong that problems arise . . . . Eventually I learned that when handpumping, it is best not to shoot more than you can fill in a single ~50 stroke session. That way the pump can cool down while you are back shooting!

 

[wannabe]

Yeap, bought my first pcp rifle also (fx crown ) and bought the gx pump. I was depress after spending all that money. After i got it and start shooting it. It put a smile and it was all worth it.

 

[sb327]

You may love the PCP but you’re going to love that compressor just as much! I hand pumped just about as long as you. Made me appreciate my compressors.

I think Travis with JTS had quite a bit of input on that compressor as far as improvements to it vs other branded models. I think it should serve you well.

It’s a rabbit hole for sure but a fun one! Congratulations on your new found fun!

Dave

 

[Deltaman]

Me At 57 years old I couldn't imagine having to pump a rifle. It seems I'd be doing more pumping than shooting.

I can only get x # of shots now and have to stop to refill and I don't even like that. I even hate compressors now that I think of it. But what else can we do.

 

[Firewalker]

I have been shooting springers for years and just bought my first PCP.
I ended up going with a JTS Airicuda Max in 22cal.
I wanted a regulated, wood stocked well built Multiple magazine PCP.
This one fit that bill. I was looking at an Air Arms S10 multi shot but decided to get The JTS to start with and learn about the
operation and function of PCP rifles. After this intro to PCP rifles I will most likely will purchase the Air Arms in .17 cal in the near future.
I ordered the JTS with an AirVenturi G9 Hand pump. It took 100 pumps to get it back to 3200 PSI yesterday. So far I have pumped it up twice.
The pump works very well but it does make you tired when you are 55 years old.
I was going to shoot after pumping it up but my heart rate was making the crosshair move around to much so I will wait for next day.
I have the new portable JTS compressor on order and should have it within a week. I think that will be money well spent.
I thought my Air Arms TX200 was accurate and fun to shoot but now I can see all the fun PCP guys are having and understand why. A PCP sure is different than lever.
I have only been shooting in my basement so far with the JTS but at 10 yards it is easy one hole groups ( I shoot with a rest) . I need to take it outside for longer ranges.
I like everything about the Airicuda Max, The side lever, the adjustable comb, wood checkering on stock, metal magazines all metal construction.
For the price point this rifle is amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great first PCP for sure.
I will definitely be purchasing pellets more often now.
Looks like I am going down another rabbit hole !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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You ain't seen nothin' yet! Get into the trigger and adjust it to break at 1#, polish the sear and oil the cocking pivots.

Then you will really love your MAX!

 

[Billinoregon]

I agree, Thekunk. My first PCP was an Airacuda Standard in .25. What a hoot -- and I bought a compressor as well. I appreciate the quality of design, materials and assembly, especially for the price point. I stripped my drab finish and redid it with Minwax stain and Tru-Oil, and now it looks as good as it shoots.

 

[Goldwing]

I have been shooting springers for years and just bought my first PCP.
I ended up going with a JTS Airicuda Max in 22cal.
I wanted a regulated, wood stocked well built Multiple magazine PCP.
This one fit that bill. I was looking at an Air Arms S10 multi shot but decided to get The JTS to start with and learn about the
operation and function of PCP rifles. After this intro to PCP rifles I will most likely will purchase the Air Arms in .17 cal in the near future.
I ordered the JTS with an AirVenturi G9 Hand pump. It took 100 pumps to get it back to 3200 PSI yesterday. So far I have pumped it up twice.
The pump works very well but it does make you tired when you are 55 years old.
I was going to shoot after pumping it up but my heart rate was making the crosshair move around to much so I will wait for next day.
I have the new portable JTS compressor on order and should have it within a week. I think that will be money well spent.
I thought my Air Arms TX200 was accurate and fun to shoot but now I can see all the fun PCP guys are having and understand why. A PCP sure is different than lever.
I have only been shooting in my basement so far with the JTS but at 10 yards it is easy one hole groups ( I shoot with a rest) . I need to take it outside for longer ranges.
I like everything about the Airicuda Max, The side lever, the adjustable comb, wood checkering on stock, metal magazines all metal construction.
For the price point this rifle is amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great first PCP for sure.
I will definitely be purchasing pellets more often now.
Looks like I am going down another rabbit hole !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Careful with over doing the buying and pissing off the Missus and falling into the rabbit hole

 

[Ranchibi]

Congratulations and welcome to the "DARKSIDE"! Have fun shooting it.

 

[Shaky2]

Congrats on getting into pcp's. Ive been into pcp guns for two years now I basically haven't touched my springers, multipump or co2 guns since. You'll like the compressor. I have 2 oil less and a Yong Heng. Knowing what I know now I should have got the Yong Heng first and and I would only have one compressor. Its so much better than the oil less ones. You'll love shooting with this setup

 

[Bodacious]

I have been shooting springers for years and just bought my first PCP.
I ended up going with a JTS Airicuda Max in 22cal.
I wanted a regulated, wood stocked well built Multiple magazine PCP.
This one fit that bill. I was looking at an Air Arms S10 multi shot but decided to get The JTS to start with and learn about the
operation and function of PCP rifles. After this intro to PCP rifles I will most likely will purchase the Air Arms in .17 cal in the near future.
I ordered the JTS with an AirVenturi G9 Hand pump. It took 100 pumps to get it back to 3200 PSI yesterday. So far I have pumped it up twice.
The pump works very well but it does make you tired when you are 55 years old.
I was going to shoot after pumping it up but my heart rate was making the crosshair move around to much so I will wait for next day.
I have the new portable JTS compressor on order and should have it within a week. I think that will be money well spent.
I thought my Air Arms TX200 was accurate and fun to shoot but now I can see all the fun PCP guys are having and understand why. A PCP sure is different than lever.
I have only been shooting in my basement so far with the JTS but at 10 yards it is easy one hole groups ( I shoot with a rest) . I need to take it outside for longer ranges.
I like everything about the Airicuda Max, The side lever, the adjustable comb, wood checkering on stock, metal magazines all metal construction.
For the price point this rifle is amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great first PCP for sure.
I will definitely be purchasing pellets more often now.
Looks like I am going down another rabbit hole !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congrats! PCP's are an eye opening experience.
Guessing you will be hooked!

 

[.20calguy]

Congrats on getting into pcp's. Ive been into pcp guns for two years now I basically haven't touched my springers, multipump or co2 guns since. You'll like the compressor. I have 2 oil less and a Yong Heng. Knowing what I know now I should have got the Yong Heng first and and I would only have one compressor. Its so much better than the oil less ones. You'll love shooting with this setup

I did the same buying my first PCP, then not appreciating the gun, or the hand pump, I bought a better gun and a compressor. Still not appreciating the second gun, I spend all my time shooting my old vintage guns, which unlike the new PCP's are actualy accurate.

 

[Gerry52]

I feel your thrill! After shooting a crap break barrel for 6 months I bought my 1st PCP 6 or 7 years ago & DOWN the rabbit hole I went! I still love turning people on to PCP'S. That 1st look of amazement never gets old!

 

[Shaky2]

I did the same buying my first PCP, then not appreciating the gun, or the hand pump, I bought a better gun and a compressor. Still not appreciating the second gun, I spend all my time shooting my old vintage guns, which unlike the new PCP's are actualy accurate.

I might have worded it wrong but I've loved pcp's since day one. I never shoot anything else.

 

[.20calguy]

I might have worded it wrong but I've loved pcp's since day one. I never shoot anything else.

Yes sir. Thats how I took it, I've just had the opposite experience thus far.

 

[regsmizer]

Thinking of one as well