Hello I'm new to the website but have been using a air rifle for a while now I only have 2 break barrels but I want to get into PCP so I can start hunting and target shooting at further range if anyone has any recommendations for a rifle under 600$ and pellets id greatly appreciate it. I would like to try .22 or 25 depending on ammo price
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In my experience with pellets, 22cal is cheaper overall and you will get more shots per fill. on the other hand .25 is generally a better choice for hunting, and can be less affected by wind at longer distances of course depending on weight and B/C. As for guns at that price range I don't have any experience. You might also consider how you're going to fill the gun with air. Some PCPs have lower (max) fill pressures and might be easier to find fill sources like your average scuba shops or hand pumping.
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Are you not able to use a regular air compressor for a PCP ? I have a small one but I don't know much about them. I've been looking at the jts aircuda, Benjamin marauder and dar gen 3 since there under 600$
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The fill pressures for most PCPs is 3000psi and above to 3625psi. I believe the Marauders fill pressure is 3000 max. these pressures are easier on less expensive high pressure compressors. they also have hand pumps that can do it if you don't mind the work involved. yous typical home compressor only fills to 300psi?
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Depends on how much you plan on shooting for example most PCPs have a range you shoot from like say 3000 psi down to 1500 psi before you need to refill the guns air tank and from that fill you will get lets say 70 full power shots, this of course is all hypothetical numbers. most gun manufactures have specs with this info.
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The small compressor says it's 110 max psi but we also have a large one for nail guns and stuff like that but I'm not sure the psi on that one would the small one be able to actually fill the air tank on a PCP ? Or would it just take a long time ? I'm fine with it taking a while either way
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The compressors you're talking about don't have the capability to fill a PCP. 300 vs 3000..get it? they make compressors that will fill your gun directly or you can get a scuba type of tank. I would recommend Carbon Fiber. Its not always easy to find a shop to fill these higher pressure tanks (4500psi) but you would get multiple fills from it to your gun before you needed to refill the C/F tank.
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Ah I had no idea they had to use specific compressors because of the pressures, are the PCP compressors expensive ? Because I assume the hand pumps would take a long time to use
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There are a multitude of air compressor to choose from starting around $300. up, I think once your gun is full you could top it off in 10 minutes with a hand pump depending on the size if the guns air tank. look on pyramyd air website to see your options also ebay and amazon.
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Take your time and do some research on PCPs before you spend your hard earned money, there are also other options like multi pump air guns to look into. There will be many more responses to your post in a day or so when others have had time to see it.
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AOA has Compatto's for $799/$899. A little more than you want to spend but they are high quality air rifles.
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PCP's need air, lots of it. A small PCP, like a pistol, has a smaller air reservoir and can be filled easily with a hand pump... your larger PCP's will wear you out trying to fill them.
A compressor that will be "somewhat reliable" and that will LAST a while will cost at least $750. Your really nice compressors that deliver diver grade dry air (which is important) cost upwards of $4800. Water/moisture in a PCP is very destructive.
If you do not have an air compressor you will want to buy a larger (98 Cubic Inch) 4500 psi tank... make sure it has a current hydrostatic test...
DO NOT cheap out, safety first. Airtanks are not cheap either. These cost around $540.00 and up.
Check with your local dive shop to see how much they charge to fill one.
You DO NOT want to buy a scuba tank. Some dive shops are not able to fill to 4500 psi.
Don't bother your fire dept with trying to fill your tanks... liability issues usually prevent them from doing a fill for citizens.
check and see if there are some local airgun clubs or individual enthusiasts in your area that have a compressor.
bottom line... shoot your springers for a long while if money is an issue
then start saving your money to get a nice pcp when you can afford the associated investments to support it.
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If you have access to a dive shop, I recommend that source for filling a scuba tank, from which you can fill your rifle. That assures you of getting good, dry air, and is obviously easy. Hand pumping works, but has neither of these advantages. Many folks use high pressure air compressors, but these compressors are very different from your shop compressors, and I think it's wise to get into the sport a while before considering one. I'm not a high-volume shooter, and my 4500 psi tank needs topping off only every couple of months. That's cheap, easy, and safe.
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The problem I've had with dive shops is the ones in my area don't fill higher than 3200 psi. Seems to be a safety issue with them and they never heard of a pcp. You might also try a paintball shop.
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It could be their compressor. My shop started going to 4500 psi after some equipment upgrading. But, worst case, that's 220 bar, which is workable with most rifles, assuming the shop is not too distant.
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Marauder would be the safest choice . very reliable ! Also parts or mod's are very available and not terribly expensive .
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If you like bullpups the Stoeger Bullshark or SPA P35 (very similar and both made by SPA) are well within your price range and are great guns. I would get the 22. Cheaper pellets and less air per shot. Plenty of power for targets or rabbits and squirrels.
Handpumps work fine and are under $100 on Amazon. It takes hundreds of pumps to fill a gun but it is doable. My $300 Yong Heng is over 3 years and works great filling my expired fireman's tank I got for about $100. You don't have to spend a lot to have plenty of air.
Handpumps work fine and are under $100 on Amazon. It takes hundreds of pumps to fill a gun but it is doable. My $300 Yong Heng is over 3 years and works great filling my expired fireman's tank I got for about $100. You don't have to spend a lot to have plenty of air.
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Like others have said, shop compressors won't work, size/volume means nothing.
Welcome to the forum!
Welcome to the forum!
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I have a Niksan Ozark from the Pellet Shop. It is as accurate as any pellet rifle I've fired. Hole in hole at 45 yards. Loves heavy pellets like H&N Barracuda Match which are $7.99 for 200 at Hatsan.
Niksan Ozark $445
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I would add a gamo urban to that list. Very accurate, decently quiet and has good power for 50-75 yards on small game. Hand pump friendly too.
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