Newbie here, looking at my first PCP

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Will Dough said:
Hatsan makes some great airguns. I've been looking at the Velox. But it's one of those guns that I can't justify purchasing since I got a Gk1. That gun took up my airgun budget for the next five years, at least. But I think it's awesome that there are some decent semi-auto pcp pistols that can be used for more than just plinking. The Blitz is another one that I really want but essentially have no real use for. The idea of a full-auto .30cal air rifle is sort of like my ultimate dream for the past 40 years in terms of airgunning. Now they're here, tempting me for several years now. It's one of those guns that will likely just appear in the gun room without my wife realizing it, lol. I can't imagine a peep sight being all that useful on a full-auto anything.
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I'd only consider the blitz in 22 caliber because it eats pellets too fast..I don't know if a way to slow it down either..
if you have a Huben GK1.. well I think you would be happier with the LCS sk 19..or the Western sidewinder or rattler depending on what caliber.. the Western sidewinder is a lot better gun than the hatsan blitz.
Mark
 
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markhooper said:
I'd only consider the blitz in 22 caliber because it eats pellets too fast..I don't know if a way to slow it down either..
if you have a Huben GK1.. well I think you would be happier with the LCS sk 19..or the Western sidewinder or rattler depending on what caliber.. the Western sidewinder is a lot better gun than the hatsan blitz.
Mark
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It's really amazing how advanced air gun technology has become over the last few years.
 
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First PCP ? do not forget all the peripheral's you will need , Air source is the most critical .
Personally i would start with a highly recommended LESSER $$ gun , there is a bunch on the market now .
MY theory is : see just how much your going to shoot are you going to shoot a tin (500 pellets ) a week or a month maybe longer ?
IS IT worth it to own a FX @ 1400 $ or an accurate shooter @ 400$ ?
 
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I'm going to give old school advice (what we used to do to keep the new folks coming back).
You didn't mention price and ??? But personally do not care for plastic parts on ppr-charged (they do not use Glock QC plastic ya know) so no plastic receivers or such. Read you want .22 but honestly .177 will take out the critters you mention. The only Clean kill chicken eating on a possum I have ever had was an AA410 .177 at 40 yards, punched a hole clean threw it's brain, one shot done. A crosman 1701P w/out stock would do it AND protect your building from damage. Also building damage is the reason to avoid the finicky slugs, well that and finding one that works for you is a challenge. What works in one airgun may well not work at all in the exact same model on a different one.
Want .22 and repeat shots, marauder pistol is excellent, great parts availability (who knows about parts on some of the others mentioned) and warranty if needed.
Purchase the most reliable well known rig you can get unless you have the tools and experience need for all possible repairs and in some cases parts manufacturer .
Anything over about 6fpe will ruin sheet metal, the fascia board on your house.... .
And come back & post up whatever you finally get.


John
inside a barn shooting at the ground (the ones going after chicken food) an old C02 crosman 600 is The most fun! But not for shooting accurately off your house w/out damage
 
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markhooper said:
I'd only consider the blitz in 22 caliber because it eats pellets too fast..I don't know if a way to slow it down either..
if you have a Huben GK1.. well I think you would be happier with the LCS sk 19..or the Western sidewinder or rattler depending on what caliber.. the Western sidewinder is a lot better gun than the hatsan blitz.
Mark
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Wow, I checked out the guns that you mentioned. All of them look amazing to me. I do like the hammerless valve like the one on the Huben. But I like the price of the Hatsan better than the rest. Lol
 
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Ranchibi said:
Like beerthief said above, a fill source is needed. Also look at the Umarex Zelos. I have it's little sibling the Notos, great for shots up to 30yds without any mods but the Zelos has much more power right out of the box. Took these 2 squirrels the last couple of days @ 15yds with the Notos, both head shots.

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Squirrels are dangerous animals.
They will chew your ears off.
You need to kill them all, just in case!

I shoot targets for fun.
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