Please rate my planned purchase set up

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fingerguns

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I will be ordering my first PCP shortly and I would like a little feedback on the complete set up please.

FX Dreamline Lite with the 500mm barrel in .22
FX's version of the DonnyFL
Element Helix with Sportmatch Rings
Omega 75 cu ft tank

I mostly plan on plinking with it but I'm open to pesting. I have no real interest in slugs other than trying them out. I like to tweak and dicker around with things but can't afford an Impact and not sure I need all that power in the first place. Also that leaves headroom for potential purchases down the road and there is just something downright appealing about the Dreamlines.
 
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lose the tank, buy a compressor. GX-3 is fine IMO.

Or, keep the tank and add a compressor. But tanks=PITA for the most part IMO, at least for everyday use. I shoot way too much for running to the store that often.

Also, add a quality in-line dryer. Don't fill your nice PCP up with water that corrodes it.

I've never shot an FX I didn't like. So.... The rest is great - can't go wrong with anything from them
 
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Also, I greatly prefer a nice red dot with a flip-to-side magnifier. (Holosun 510c is my fav, but there are options out there for a lot of budget ranges)... The only way I'd consider running a scope is if I'm trying to really stretch it out to the 75+ yard ranges on the regular. (exception being thermal or NV scopes for hunting/pesting... but you're mostly plinking here, so, probably not really appropriate for you)

For hunting and plinking, the ability to flip from unmagnified fast targeting to precision magnified shooting is fantastic - and not only is it more dynamic and fun, it works great under NVG's, where magnification isn't helpful.

But, this one is totally personal preference, and I'm not really the 'typical' person when it comes to use case... Still, most folks like my setups.
 
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Given your needs, the only suggestion I would make is to save yourself a bit of $$ and opt for a less-expensive scope. The Helix would do mighty fine on a dreamline and save you $1000. The Nexus makes sense if you need to see clearly at longer distance, but the Helix would do JUST fine, given you have no interest in slugs or massively long range shooting. I own all Element scopes - Helix, Titan, Nexus. The Helix is what I put on my dreamline and wildcat. My nexus is on my M3 Impact .22 (slug rig) and the Titan on my Impact .35.
 
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Nothing negative to say about the rifle regarding performance and features, aesthetically I'm just more traditional regarding stocks. For an FX it's decent price and good entry point.

The scope though... Unless I was looking at the wrong model, that's a $1,500 scope:eek: on Utah Airgun's site, more than the rifle! For plinking.. IMO a bit overkill. Unless you have your heart set on the Element there are tons of superb scopes at a third that price (Athlon, Hawke, etc..)

Yup, get the tank and a cheap Amazon hand pump too, just in case. Regards
 
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You are asking others if your setup is good to go for you? Which indicates you are unsure. Go slow, there are many other PCPs out there. Unless you’re on a timetable do a lot of reading here. Lots of actual user experiences with many different, comparable, or better PCPs. And if you’re set on an FX. Get the Impact and be done. You can grow into the Impact, and you stated you like to tweak. A good HPA compressor to fill that bottle or gun. And off you go down the deep hole of joy.😉
 
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L.Leon said:
You are asking others if your setup is good to go for you? Which indicates you are unsure. Go slow, there are many other PCPs out there. Unless you’re on a timetable do a lot of reading here. Lots of actual user experiences with many different, comparable, or better PCPs. And if you’re set on an FX. Get the Impact and be done.
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Nah, I am asking if all these things together add up to more than the sum of their parts. If they would love in harmony with each other. If they are as great as the videos and airgun social media propaganda makes them out to be. That kind of stuff. as to why no Impact....$2300 is my cap and the Impact would exceed that.
 
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fingerguns said:
Nah, I am asking if all these things together add up to more than the sum of their parts. If they would love in harmony with each other. If they are as great as the videos and airgun social media propaganda makes them out to be. That kind of stuff. as to why no Impact....$2300 is my cap and the Impact would exceed that.
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A dreamline with a SFP Helix is a five-star combo. No fuss. Just buy a mess of Hades, 18.1s, or 15.9s and off you go. Anything inside 75 yards is toast, and 100 yards is doable once you figure it all out. If you're looking for K.I.S.S., you are on the right track. 👍
 
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Because you have a solid budget cap, and you're looking for something really wonderful, oftentimes buying a used setup that somebody's already put the time and money into tuning is the way to go.

You might consider looking at the classified forum here and keeping an eye out for something that catches your eye, you'll save a lot of money, and chances are you'll get something really excellent in your hands without having to tinker.
 
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fingerguns said:
Nah, I am asking if all these things together add up to more than the sum of their parts. If they would love in harmony with each other. If they are as great as the videos and airgun social media propaganda makes them out to be. That kind of stuff. as to why no Impact....$2300 is my cap and the Impact would exceed that.
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Well, are they? That’s the point. Reviews? Are just that, reviews. Actual buyer/user experiences, the longer the better, will reveal much more than some reviews. Good luck on your quest.
 
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Be sure to order a barrel cleaning kit and clean the barrel before you start shooting. The “Patchworm” in the appropriate caliber is a good choice and some Ballistol. AEAC has an excellent video on barrel cleaning. Be cautious when pulling the Patchworm through the barrel.
Being you like to tinker, at some point you’ll want to buy a chronograph.
I have three Element scopes and am very pleased with them.
Are you able to shoot in your backyard ?
Good luck and enjoy.
Randy
 
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Buy a compressor to fill directly the rifle.

Buy a rifle with at least 580 cc bottle.

Buy a rifle that for sure can shoot pellets and slugs accurately.

Buy a rifle that has the apropriate lenght for the way you will shoot it.

Buy a rifle with as less problems reports as possible.

Buy a rifle with a good trigger.

Buy a rifle with adecuate weight.

If you buy an Airgun Technology rifle you will go to the sure success. But some FX are good. Also some Daystate are good. Do not try to find an exception in other makers.

The Vulcan 3 in. 177 with NSA slugs 12.5 grain is execeptinally good and accurate. Confirmed!!! It gives about 300 shots per fill. Very difficult to expect something better from an air rifle.
 
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I like what you are looking at for a first PCP with 2 recommendations. First recommendation: buy a Dreamline barrel band with the Dreamline Light. I have a Dreamline Classic and it absolutely needs the barrel band to control POI shift. It costs $34.99 at Utah Airguns.
Second recommendation is to get an AC/DC portable compressor in place of the air tank. Don't have a specific recommendation on a portable compressor. You will need to do some research on that item. I have a fixed (heavy) air compressor in my garage and it is worth its cost for me. I also have a 75 cf bottle but find that having a compressor a better option.
 
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Air Arms are good, agree.

My Bantam Sniper needed many, many changes in order to be very good.

I do not know HW 100.
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Yes, but that was “your” particular Bantam Sniper” mine has been stellar for three years and going… I’m not the “only” satisfied Bantam owner… not disputing that there was something wrong with “yours”. Just don’t couch it as the norm… Brococks are solidly built guns.
 
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Not bad choices at all. Personally, I would suggest you get a 6.8L sized tank and with the money saved buy a Yong Heng compressor. The YH is the only low priced compressor that can quickly and reliably fill tanks. You don't want to be running a little compressor every time you want to fill your gun. And if a YH breaks, they are very easily fixed. You said you like to save money and tinker; than it's a match made in heaven. Different road to the same spot.
 
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