You will get all kinds of advice here, as we have the full range of budgets covered. Personally I think buying at least one really nice pcp can end up being cheaper in the long run. If you want top shelf now, an MRod will stem your cravings for a while. But you will still end up getting what you really wanted at some point anyway. The thing I would urge you to consider is you can get 2 really nice pcps for the price of a Daystate Alpha.
Tony still has 1 more Taipan Veteran Gen 1 Compact in 25Cal with the wood stock. That will fill a lot of your goals, they are stupid accurate, dead nutz reliable long term, rear lever cocking, pretty nice looking, etc. Considering the performance that rifle will bring, the $1195 price tag is tempting to many of us. Play with something like that for a couple years and see what other roles you cant fit it into and get the clean up Daystate Revere or AA 510 later. And if you were to get 2 pcps you might not find the need to swap Cals or upgrade etc.
I ended up buying a compact walk around 22Cal hunter, and a heavy long range 25Cal. That pretty much covers me for anything I really need a pcp for. After a few years of learning and experience I found what I really like and want. That lead me to a fun purchase recently for a handy 177 I plan to dual use for FT and short distance pesting.
Brand new. Beautiful Wood Stock Last of the originals with CZ Barrels Anti Double Feed Weight 6.9 lbs OAL 23.75 I can attest to the finish, fit and quality
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