I am new to PCP, what is the best entry level rifle?
I am new to PCP, what is the best entry rifle?
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i hear this is a good start #AD:
me, PCPs are too much work.
Amazon.com : Benjamin Marauder BP2264S Synthetic Stock PCP-Powered .22-Caliber Pellet Multi-Shot Bolt-Action Hunting Air Rifle , Black : Hunting Air Rifles : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Benjamin Marauder BP2264S Synthetic Stock PCP-Powered .22-Caliber Pellet Multi-Shot Bolt-Action Hunting Air Rifle , Black : Hunting Air Rifles : Sports & Outdoors
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me, PCPs are too much work.
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https://amzn.to/3K3Wssl , i agree , reasonable price point and you can always sell easily if you want to further you $$ up grade
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I think to wait for the AirCuda to hit the US shores right now is the best thing to do,....and the Standard would be my choice.
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My vote is the Benjamin Marauder. I own one and it is extremely impressive for what it cost. I have seen used Marauders sold on this forum for $200. I started with an Umarex Origin and would not recommend that rifle. It was not accurate.
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For a first gun, I'd pretty much always go with a pumper. Something like a Crosman 362 or Benjamin 392. Or if you want small, a Crosman P1322.
These have most of the advantages of a PCP but you don't have to invest in all the expensive filling gear.
They're affordable, and readily re-configured. About the best way to figure out if you really enjoy using airguns.
These have most of the advantages of a PCP but you don't have to invest in all the expensive filling gear.
They're affordable, and readily re-configured. About the best way to figure out if you really enjoy using airguns.
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Just cough it out and but what you want, you’ll only wasting money in the long run. You’ll never be satisfied once fall into this hobby with any entry or mid level pcp.
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I see that you removed it from your profile but I'm curious why you would list a rifle, scope and pump that you don't own? Wishful thinking...
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@hawkeye69 That’s funny, but I didn’t see that on his profile.
@j3white What do you intend to do with your airgun? Do you plan to hunt, shoot in your backyard, shoot paper targets at the range? Providing answers to those questions would help us to better help. Other specifics like: How much are you willing to spend? Have you factored in the price of an air supply? I’ll post a link or two for you in this reply. Questions like yours are frequently asked on the forums.
Here’s a recent thread addressing this type of question. There are good links and suggestions here. https://www.airgunnation.com/thread...shooters-pcps-share-your-experiences.1271328/
Here is another thread where a more specific, but similar question was posed. https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/first-pcp-air-rifle-buyer.1270806/
Here is one more https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/help-me-pick-out-first-pcp-rifle.1163097/
If you don’t find satisfactory answers, consider using the search feature (the magnifying glass in the top corner or your screen) and type “first PCP.” Good luck to you.
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Well, that is not entirely true, yeah maybe so but there's a ton of folks very happy with the mid range path.
Been in this PCP thing for over a decade and a half, tried many, many high end guns but I'm extremely satisfied with my collection of 400-600 bucks guns,....very much so
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I agree. I have my first entry level PCP (Kral NP03) and some multi-pumps. But I can see me pouring thousands in this hobby. However, any hobby is wasting money in the long run. Because by definition, a hobby isn't something necessary. As long as you enjoy the process, upgrading, modding, buying, selling.. i see that as the whole point of the hobby.
I mean, if you were to buy the perfect gun that is humanly imaginable... then are you done with the hobby? Probably not. Because I don't see the hobby as simply owning and shooting. I see the hobby as being anything related to air guns such as tinkering, talking about it, reading, modding, being curious, being disappointed, getting excited, sharing, and being part of a community of strangers sharing the same interest.
So I dare say, you don't even need an air gun to be in the hobby. It was very interesting to jump into the hobby and find amazing people before I even had an airgun. Start with an entry level gun OP. Then have a blast on the ride to diving deeper. I'm just starting out, and I see years of fun.
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I just went through this myself. I have been out of the air gun hobby for a while. I knew I wanted a PCP gun this time around because I wasn't satisfied last time with a break barrel pump.
I was all ready to start out with the Marauder, but as I delved into the forums and read up on the guns available, I just decided to go for a higher-level gun and accessories.
I ended up with an FX Impact M3 and I couldn't be happier! I put an Athlon Optics Argos 6-24x50 FFP scope on it. I went with a $300 range pump from Amazon, and I have a Chronograph on order.
I know my habits pretty well and I think I would have upgraded within 3-6 months anyway...
I was all ready to start out with the Marauder, but as I delved into the forums and read up on the guns available, I just decided to go for a higher-level gun and accessories.
I ended up with an FX Impact M3 and I couldn't be happier! I put an Athlon Optics Argos 6-24x50 FFP scope on it. I went with a $300 range pump from Amazon, and I have a Chronograph on order.
I know my habits pretty well and I think I would have upgraded within 3-6 months anyway...
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I say buy the best you can afford on your budget. I had been shooting a Benjamin 397 for about 10 years before I bought a PCP gun. My budget was $1000 to start. A Marauder, cheap scope and a hand pump is how I started out with PCP rifles about 8 years ago using some leftover tax refund money. The Mrod had me occupied for about 7 years before I bought a more expensive PCP rifle. Still have it and still shoot it. I never did find that I needed to spend money on a compressor, even with two guns to fill.
Lots of people here will tell you you won't be satisfied with anything less than a $2-3000 gun and another couple thousand more in support equipment. Maybe that was their path and experience, but mine was a little different. Truth is, all of that can be purchased as your interest grows. If you manage expectations and do your research, you can have a very good time on shoestring budget.
Lots of people here will tell you you won't be satisfied with anything less than a $2-3000 gun and another couple thousand more in support equipment. Maybe that was their path and experience, but mine was a little different. Truth is, all of that can be purchased as your interest grows. If you manage expectations and do your research, you can have a very good time on shoestring budget.
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I never get into anything slowly so my entry was not cheap. If this is something you are not sure you will end up in the deep end with, start with a lower priced gun. Sure they have their issues, but so do the high end guns. They lack some of the niceties of the upper end guns but are capable of very good accuracy. Use the money you saved for an air source and ammo. You will need a reliable air source and lots of ammo if you end up with the fever.
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Don’t forget to budget for the method of refilling the guns air supply if you go the PCP route.
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