I’m in the market for a pcp rifle. Trying to find out what would be a good start with a pcp. I like the looks of the fx Dreamline series. let me know what you all think?
FX What would be a good first pcp rifle
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Fx dreamline is a great choice and super accurate but don't forget all you will need to fill the gun.
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Air Venturi Avenger. Reliable and as accurate far above its price point. Your save hundreds over an FX that can be spent on ammo and accessories. A Taipan Veteran would be a great alternative in the same price range as the FX.
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It depends on what you want from your PCP - I'm not a bench shooter, most of the guys here are and those are the PCP's they'll be telling you to get.
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I want one I can do pest control and plinking. I want to be able to shoot slugs, I like the way they perform vs pellets
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FYI, pesting and plinking quickly become a hobby and an expensive endeavor. That expense usually starts with getting the "wrong" PCP out of the gate. Whichever PCP that you set your sights on, do an extensive search on that particular model for known faults (or whether they shoot slugs well or not) so you can get an idea of what to expect. Some manufacturer's models are definitely more solid and accurate than others, and some have pellet only rifling.
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It will most lik be hand pump and graduate to a compressor, I think the Hatsan airmax is a pellet primary gun, the fx dreamline lite are worlds apart but I’m leaning towards fx dreamline series. It’s just so hard to put out that kind of money not knowing what to expect.
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If you want to shoot slug, (which is a great idea they have much better bc) I’ve had the best luck with fx guns. The Dreamline would probably work but may be power challenged. I’d be looking for a good used maverick.
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@Whiteknight71 Depends upon your intended use, skillset, and budget. The info in the link below may be of some use to you.
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After reading many threads where members ask questions seeking advice concerning which gun to purchase for hunting/pesting, a first PCP for backyard plinking, or wanting to tryout benchrest styled shooting I saw several posts where tinkerers, competitors, and mechanically inclined members are...
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dreamline may or may not shoot slugs well,
its on the lower end power wise for the fx guns.
and slugs will nearly always need tuned for,
and with it being your first pcp it can be easy to get your settings out of whack and not be able to return to your starting point.
also,
a chronograph is a must have tool for tuning,
you can't know what the gun is really doing without one.
and i dont how good of shape youre in,
but pumping bottle guns is NO fun! lol
there are guns designed for slugs,
(they have unchoked barrels,
compared to guns designed for pellets that have choked barrels)
agt uragan 2 and vulcan 3 are designed for slugs,
and gotta say,
i LOVE my uragan 2,
it makes me warm and fuzzy-er
its on the lower end power wise for the fx guns.
and slugs will nearly always need tuned for,
and with it being your first pcp it can be easy to get your settings out of whack and not be able to return to your starting point.
also,
a chronograph is a must have tool for tuning,
you can't know what the gun is really doing without one.
and i dont how good of shape youre in,
but pumping bottle guns is NO fun! lol
there are guns designed for slugs,
(they have unchoked barrels,
compared to guns designed for pellets that have choked barrels)
agt uragan 2 and vulcan 3 are designed for slugs,
and gotta say,
i LOVE my uragan 2,
it makes me warm and fuzzy-er
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I thank you all for your suggestions, I’m not opposed to pellets by no means, they have been around before slugs and have gotten better over time
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fx guns are certainly crazy accurate with good pellets,
my .25 impact m3 compact will put a whole magazine of 34gn jsb king heavies
into a dime sized hole at 50yds
my .25 impact m3 compact will put a whole magazine of 34gn jsb king heavies
into a dime sized hole at 50yds
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A great first PCP, that is hand pump friendly, is a Daystate Huntsman. A new Revere or a used Regal. Nothing to worry about, just shoot. Your 2nd PCP can be anything, because you’ll have ol’ reliable Huntsman ready to go.
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Do yourself a solid and make a checklist of what you want and desire about a pesting/plinker. List: model type, bullpup or classic length, carbon fiber bottle, slug shooter, accuracy, shot count, power, cocking lever location, and budget, etc. In your research you will find that some PCP's come with an extra "fee/tax" where you end up spending way more money than expected upgrading pieces and parts (to any accomplish one or more of the above listed items). The more boxes you check off may seemingly raise the price to a better model, but upgrading the parts or gun that you don't like will do the same or more.
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I should add, the Huntsman is the ultimate KISS rifle.
They even let you know what pellet it’s meant to shoot.
They even let you know what pellet it’s meant to shoot.
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