MY WIFE SAID OK!! Need opinions!

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I will only add gas to the fire by saying that AOA has some pretty good deals on used/LNIB guns right now. $995 Regal XL, $1395 Air Ranger both in .22. My .25 Air Ranger is the nicest rifle I have...Is that because I haven't bought an R10? (Actually I don't think the R10 comes in a lefty friendly model.)

 

[rgerling]

Thanks for all the opinions!
Members of this forum really seem eager to share there knowledge ! And seem genuinely excited about someone new to precharged getting there first gun. Very helpful ! Thanks again.
i was about to pull the trigger on the daystate but now the R10 IT IS!!!!
Daxx you posted a link for the options for the r10. Two questions will the carbine be as accurate as long barrel and where can i find them options in the states ?

 

[NMshooter]

Good idea Kris! LOL

 

[rgerling]

Lol. Good idea but i can't fit a shooting bench in our dog house !

 

[TKA87]

Oh that dreaded dog house, many of my airgun related purchases have gotten me there. 

 

[Turboken77]

Look at the fx whisper in .22/.25 very nice gun i have the .22

 

[ozone08]

BSA r10 all day iv had one for years its one of the cheapest PCP's I have in my collection yet it's probably the most reliable, consistent and accurate PCP I have.

 

[zebra]

"rgerling"Thanks for all the opinions!
Members of this forum really seem eager to share there knowledge ! And seem genuinely excited about someone new to precharged getting there first gun. Very helpful ! Thanks again.
i was about to pull the trigger on the daystate but now the R10 IT IS!!!!
Daxx you posted a link for the options for the r10. Two questions will the carbine be as accurate as long barrel and where can i find them options in the states ?

As a matter of interest, why did you narrow it down to those two? What were your criteria? 

The thing that changed the most for me between my first and second PCP rifle was my concern about the weight and balance. PCP rifles can feel very front heavy so if you shoot off-hand when hunting there are some air guns to avoid.

 

[jking]

I have a Regal XL 22cal. It's a great gun, simple to work on if needed, good looking, very accurate and really fun to shoot. It just fits in your hands very comfortably. It probably could of been classified as a carbine. It'll give you a nice shot string with the "sling shot" hammer by taking the bounce off the valve. I'd say if your concerned about any trouble you might run into with a regulated gun it would be great gun for you. If your not worried about those possible issues then I think the R10 would be a great option. Similar in stature to the Regal but with the added luxury of the regulator. My other three guns are regulated and I won't buy another PCP that's not regulated from the factory.

I've been following the post on the R10 by LDP and have no doubt that after reading his review and experience so far that it would be a great gun. I actually thinking about selling off my least shot PCP and trying the R10.

Another gun on the horizon is the FX Streamline that's supposed to be on the market in the very near future. It'll have the smooth twist barrel, be regulated, side lever and some where around $1000. Very tempting as well.

Good Luck
jimmy

 

[Dartagnan]

If my wife gave me the OK, I would consider getting a 22 for her and a 25 for self to show her my appreciation for her support.

 

[Nueces]

I passed on a BSA in my research period. Even though they looked good. I passed because I could find no real, solid presence here in the US. I'm sticking with a brand I can get serviced by the actual distributor if I have problems.

 

[amoxom]

The BSA platforms are relatively easy to service yourself, and there are videos online from XTX HuuB in Europe showing how to do most things.
i do know that Nick from air superiority knows his way around BSA's. I would not let that dissuade people. They are solid and reliable, and just flat out work