N/A Help me make a poor financial decision:)
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Well now you’re making me think I should just get a tuned Marauder from Airgun Revisions and call it a day for now
not that this would be bad at all. Can’t really tell if y’all are trying to say not to spend so much on a single gun or what, tbh.Upvote 0
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.Well now you’re making me think I should just get a tuned Marauder from Airgun Revisions and call it a day for now
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.
Taipan Veteran .25 Compact - TalonTunes
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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That‘s a pretty gun. I have a lot to think about. Thanks for the food for thought, I appreciate it.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.
Taipan Veteran .25 Compact - TalonTunes
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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Yes indeed be wise,get a tuned PCP from Airgun Revisions !Forget all the nonsense about last PCP ,come-on how many marriages are last ones?
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I suppose the platform that started all the caliber change and barrel swapping is out of the question.
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My first thought as I read your (OP) post was a BRK Ghost until I saw your preference for wood. Whoops, I forgot there is a wood aftermarket stock for the Ghost now. Pretty cool looking I think.
With wood I think the higher end Air Arms would make a nice fit for you, the workmanship is fantastic and some of the wood stocks with contrasting fore end caps are beautiful.
If it were me I would get the Huben K1 in Wood. I ordered one yesterday in fact and I have the ghost for barrel interchangeability, if I ever want to do that. To date I've never changed a caliber in an air rifle. I've done it with rimfires, but obviously not to change calibers.
I like a rifle less than 40" and frankly a Pup closer to 30" is ideal for my uses. That disqualifies the Air Arms for me although my first PCP was an Air Arms and I still recall the fantastic blueing on the gun's metal.
With wood I think the higher end Air Arms would make a nice fit for you, the workmanship is fantastic and some of the wood stocks with contrasting fore end caps are beautiful.
If it were me I would get the Huben K1 in Wood. I ordered one yesterday in fact and I have the ghost for barrel interchangeability, if I ever want to do that. To date I've never changed a caliber in an air rifle. I've done it with rimfires, but obviously not to change calibers.
I like a rifle less than 40" and frankly a Pup closer to 30" is ideal for my uses. That disqualifies the Air Arms for me although my first PCP was an Air Arms and I still recall the fantastic blueing on the gun's metal.
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Maybe a Steyr airgun is something for you. They of coarse make highend low power olympic competition rifles, but they also make some really fun guns for fieldtarget and hunting with a max of 40 joules. Besides, they have the best semiauto pcp's on the market.
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@Sky King has three sweet PCPs in the Classifieds right now… the Atomic I already own, the Micro is tempting but I don’t like they way he camouflaged it. The Commander looks boss. The BRKs I know are solid through use. The Micro looks as solid and has the RAW reputation. Good deals for those who have the disposable income.
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/raw-micro-hunter-22-camo-mint-condition-1199.1324513/
https://www.airgunnation.com/thread...mmer-adjuster-and-folding-stock-1099.1324511/
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/brocock-commander-xr-magnum-22-cerakote-mint-condition.1324506/
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/raw-micro-hunter-22-camo-mint-condition-1199.1324513/
https://www.airgunnation.com/thread...mmer-adjuster-and-folding-stock-1099.1324511/
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/brocock-commander-xr-magnum-22-cerakote-mint-condition.1324506/
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Given your age and place in the air rifle hobby lifeline, it is very unlikely that any rifle you buy will be a permanent purchase. What you buy and how much you spend is totally subjective, and obviously depends on your budget and resources. "Overspending" for one person might be pocket change for his neighbor. Experiment and have fun.
RAW. An older one with the fine walnut stocks that Martin used to provide. It fits most of your criteria. First of all, it's made in the USA and is good to look at. It's a simple design and a lot easier to maintain than the newer FX and Daystate guns. Caliber can be changed. It's durable. It is tunable, although not as easily, but why do you want to continually mess with the tuning? Pick a common caliber, tune it, then forget it, or you can send it to Martin and he will set it up the way you want it. Finally, these are a bit less expensive than the complex European guns. I doubt you will find one gun that meets your criteria, but this one comes close.
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It does, but unless you're willing to shell out $800 for a new barrel, it's not a good option.
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Look at the FX Royale for sale in Classifieds. These are one of the BEST pellet shooters in classic rifle styling FX ever made & becoming hard to find. Good price too! Then, find a tactical/changeable gun to fill your other needs. Finding a "one size fits all" gun is like searching for a unicorn.
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I had pretty much the same thing in mind with my custom Thomas HPX 22 caliber set up with different barrels, one for swaged slugs, one for Altaros slugs, and another for pellets. Though more focused on pure precision and long range. Kinda heavy for a walk around gun and not a repeater. I have other guns for that purpose already. As good as it gets and I've won the last two UFT matches with it.
It can also be set up as a dedicated BR rig in the configuration of the first photo.
LOl, I'd like to do the same thing again except have even more of my other ideas implemented.
Fat enough check and it can be had.
It can also be set up as a dedicated BR rig in the configuration of the first photo.
LOl, I'd like to do the same thing again except have even more of my other ideas implemented.
Fat enough check and it can be had.
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