What we once thought was a powerful thud coming out of one of our 900 FPS pcp against a raccoon or squirrel using predator polymags, will sound like a little “tink “ with a lofty trajectory seen thru our scope as we see a crazed 320 lb villain 50 yards away, coming at us all loaded on “real pcp”. All of a sudden that expensive impact has now become a swinging hammer tool to try and slow down that hulk. Then, he grabs it by the power plenum and snaps the gun in half, while you stand there in a puddle of your own urine.
i agree with the others that recommended true powder burners in this situation. Why, just tonight my son and I loaded up some real ammo, 100 rounds of 7-08, and tomorrow 200 of 22-250. Need to protect my toilet paper stash.
But, to play along, my Beeman RX1 gas ram is good for meat in the pot. Springers will rule over a pcp relying on an outside air source for power in this scenario. Compressors need power, and your tanks will be empty. You can say hand pump, but why stupidly use up needed calories and energy for a fight or flight situation that may arise?