Thanks for the lead. I'm waiting on a settlement , but I know it won't be for awhile thus this learning post.
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The $2000 dollar gun.
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You have a very good question OldVet. I did what you are thinking recently. I wanted something in .22, quality and left-handed or ambidextrous. I settled on a Daystate Wolverine R. It is a great gun and accurate BUT it is too heavy for me. I wish there was a shop close where I could look over and handle different models. Just saying I would have looked at buying a little different.
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Put a WTB ad for a Theoben Rapid. I found my MK2 that way and it has been a blast to shoot. Stupid simple to work on, and it just works. Swapping calibers is a breeze and honestly quite enjoyable.
If you want an heirloom quality rifle, you honestly can't go wrong with a Theoben.
If you want an heirloom quality rifle, you honestly can't go wrong with a Theoben.
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Well......I was in a similar situation two years ago. Except, it wasn't my money. My wife unexpectedly inherited some money. She was named executor of her uncle's estate, who lived hours away. She and I would make many trips to his town taking care of his affairs. When the dust settled, she asked if there was that one air rifle that I would buy but held off because it was crazy money. Sure ! Then she said .....go order it. Paid in full !! I ended up getting my Brocock Sniper Safari XL. All that to say, in my humble opinion, anything Brocock, and some preference towards the Sniper model. All of their product line is just SO WELL made, and they are trouble free. All day, every day.
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Ghost is a solid choice. Considering one in the future they are just so over priced in my opinion. 2400 is just too much. Then $125 mags (I know aftermarket but still) and 600 dollar hp barrel kits. All ridiculousness.
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A lot of guys don’t like the rear cocking on the Taipan Veteran 1. To be honest, I can certainly see their point. But, I own 2 and bought both of them off of the classifieds here on AGN and didn’t pay $2000 for the pair. Why not save yourself some cash and get a used Veteran and be happy that you own one of the most dependable, accurate and trouble free airguns available. Not to mention a fantastic trigger and anti double feed.
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I haven't read the entire thread, but presumably someone asked if you already have a scope and how you intend to aim whatever rifle you buy?
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I can certainly agree on the price part, and read it’s as high quality as the 2. Was just thinking about the Benjamin Akela I recently got. When first shooting off hand my mind was going this is awkward with the rear cocking. But darn what a deal.
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One problem with my 2000 dollar gun is the scope. My gun was used and came with a scope that is very nice. It is in the 500 dollar plus price point . But it does not light up and has a couple other small things I don’t like. But it’s the best scope I have.
The rifle is over the top. I guess it’s a 1500 dollar gun without the scope. But the scope is the weak link. A Sightron S6 would not be out of place . But now we have a 2000 scope for the 2000 dollar gun. Because a 2000 gun is so good it needs good glass.
The rifle is over the top. I guess it’s a 1500 dollar gun without the scope. But the scope is the weak link. A Sightron S6 would not be out of place . But now we have a 2000 scope for the 2000 dollar gun. Because a 2000 gun is so good it needs good glass.
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Highend glass is over rated unless you are shooting Rmac with a chance at winning. Win some small competitions first then highend glass. I have smoked plenty of fancy setups with a westhunter. Good glass is nicer, but it does not downgrade your setup because it is not the same price as your rifle.
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Thanks for the good advice. I'm looking forward to a scope I have in my whish list on eBay. It is a Spina Optics FFP
5 x 30 x 56 for 179.99 , and it is fully multi coated. There is also a Spina 6 x 24 x 50 for only 125. I could not believe the price's. They have been on eBay for 10 years , and the seller I picked seems to have great reviews. I also own 2 West hunter scopes.
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Totally agree. With options like Arken, Discovery, Primary arms, Blackhound, Athlon..price tags aren't as big of a statement as they used to be
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I like Spina a lot, have several and another on the way.
I'm partial to the 5.5-22x56 FFP SFIR myself.
AliExpess is cheaper than Ebay, usually.
Also, with the Spina make sure it is an illuminated reticle (SFIR or IR). Usually $10 or so more than the non-illuminated.
-- Matt
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There is alot of truth in this. One can get a scope that performs 50-70% as well as the pricey designs for 1/3 the cost. Cutting your teeth on these is a valid approach.
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Archery is very similar.in comllpetition aspect. I have bought full setups for $400 and beat well over $3k setups in the same conditions. Know your equipment before worrying about the next best. See where you lack or need to improve before wasting money that may not be needed. Did i upgrade after winning a few, yes. Was it to the best, baddest out, no. If you are gettimg paid to shoot the best, by all means do it, but don't compete with your wallet.
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If I bought something like that at the beginning of my field target journey I would have saved quite a bit of money... I had fun trying a bunch of setups though.
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