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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No telling what else in new or improved will pop up just in time for black Friday/ xmas .. then see what referb after newyears ..lol
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I second this. I have a Marauder and it’s worked flawlessly for me. I’ll be selling it soon I think or maybe I’ll keep my FX wildcat. Haven’t decided yet.
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The marauder is a good learning tool. Tons of mods. There are more advanced guns available for the cost of a new marauder. If you can find a used marauder for 250-300$ I think thatd be a good srart.
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Why do you keep repeating your original post? If you have legitimate follow up questions, please ask. Otherwise, *Mod edit - rude comment removed *
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For some reason, as I advanced through the thread, I saw the original post repeating, and didn't realize that it was not the OP repeating the original post. Totally my fault, for which I offer my sincere apology.
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I’ll second the suggestion for the Maximus. It was my first pcp and while the air tank isn’t huge I’ve learned a lot from it and enjoy shooting it. I’ve put a red dot sight on it and it spends a lot of time these days under the back seat of my truck next to a 30/30.
Rick H.
Rick H.
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Get the Semi auto Marauder. Might be a bit more on the edge of the budget as an entry rifle, but it does have the fun factor of being semi auto/ decently accurate.
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Talonp isn't bad and you can later upgrade to an Escape or a Talon altogether...excellent little hunting rifles and so simple a caveman can do it (poor caveman got a bad rap doesn't he?).
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Is it worth the price difference to buy a Marauder vs a marauder pistol? In .22 - I am also looking for my first PCP
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I have to say too that the Craftsman series by Crosman (made by Reximex) are three fantastic rifles for the price; that would be the Akela, Cayden, and Kratos. You can find them for a good price at AoA or when they come on sale at Crosman. Recently (last year), they released the Gunnar but I have heard mixed opinions on it and not any real world data except for handling it at Shot Show. I did own a Cayden and it was extraordinary accurate to about 60-70 yards with 17.5gr NSA slugs and obviously pellets too.
-Atlas
-Atlas
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This^^^ - Many people getting into PCP do not realize the cost of refilling. Even a small air tank with fill valve is several hundred dollars..and then you have to get the tank filled somewhere (or you can buy a hand pump and then realize quickly how not-so-fun that is : )
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Hey there, I'm pretty new, too. Maybe two or three years, and I have a good collection now. You can't go wrong with a Hatsan AT-44. They are less than $375 on Midway USA on sale now (Sept/2022), Umarex Gauntlet, or Air Venturi Avenger. All very good, sub $400 air rifles. On the mid level I own a Benjamin Marauder regulated. It is amazing.
Then again, I'm sure there are so many more new ones that I'm unaware of. The airgun PCP's are really popular now with the crackdown on powder burners.
I add to what everyone else is saying. Just add $350 to your purchase because you WILL end up getting an air compressor like a Yong Heng.
Then again, I'm sure there are so many more new ones that I'm unaware of. The airgun PCP's are really popular now with the crackdown on powder burners.
I add to what everyone else is saying. Just add $350 to your purchase because you WILL end up getting an air compressor like a Yong Heng.
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Umarex Gauntlet reviews on Pyramid air website indicate significant quality control issues.
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I see a lot of posts suggesting less expensive rifles as starters. There is nothing saying you have to start at lower end rifles and work up. If you have budget restraints then sure, but I would suggest starting with the nicest rifle you can afford. In the long run I think that saves you money. My suggestion would be (if it’s within your budget) a good, tough, simple to operate rifle like a Brocock, Edgun, Kalibrgun, Taipan…
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Onec or twice times i thought i wish id just went ahead and got this to start cause i got that on the cheaper side and now ill jave itd money + the "better_ money invesyed when i just should of did the buy once cry once thing...
Then we all got to stsrt somewhere, somehow and live and learn / gain experience. Of course thats not to say a cheaper gun can't be great and enjoyable ether . Sometimes ot the luck of the draw on somthing you find worthy or not so ..
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