Air Force condor or Benjamin maraud
Air Force condor or Benjamin marauder
Haven't done much research on the condor yet but I'll definitely look into it now that you've suggested it! what are your thoughts on it?
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Air Force condor or Benjamin maraud
Air Force condor or Benjamin marauder
Haven't done much research on the condor yet but I'll definitely look into it now that you've suggested it! what are your thoughts on it?
the AT44 was the better rifle straight out of the box.the mrods were ok but declining shot string dropped off real low beyond 16 shots.the AT44s had a good curve to the shot string over 18 shots.both are very capable of doing what you want.i like the side lever now over the Benjamin bolt the mags are simple on the AT44S.the hatsans are cheaper and shoot as good as the mrods.the QE AT44 is pretty quiet and the mrods are quiet also...the mrod has many aftermarket parts to hop it up,if you like to tinker on air rifles the mrod would be the way to go but if you ant to take it out sight it in and hunt with the rifle the AT44 would be the I would go if I had to do it all over again.then I buy the FX streamline and only use it so far this summer.
Consider this; unless you don't have enough cash to get what you want, don't buy an "entry level" gun that isn't what you expect to wind up with; get exactly what you want from the start. I will never understand why people feel they have to "work their way up" to what they really want. It is just a waste of money and time. unless you want to become a gun collector, get the gun you want to use the rest of your life, the first time. The only reasons to get something less is If what you want is not available or you are not sure you will stick with air gunning, then just get whatever is cheap and use it until you lose interest or what you really want becomes available. Pretty much all the guns you mentioned will get the job done, but if you want to hunt in the field, get something light!
I shot my one and only first gun for almost 60 years, a .20 Sheridan, I didn't know there was anything better until a friend told me about PCPs and he talked me into a Marauder .25. I got one and it was very accurate compared tp my Sheridan, but it weighed as much as my M-14 military rifle....No fun to carry in the field and it used a lot of air. Keep in mind that PCPs are not trouble free, (yet)....they will require too-frequent and often expensive repair work.....they leak air and parts fail....with few exceptions. The more bells/whistles, features, the more problems.
MannyR - first and foremost, I commend you on working towards a purchase. Good to see young adults working and saving to make their own purchase.
As a mid 40's adult, I have other commitments for money I earn. I would love to own an FX with a high end scope. That's just not a reality for me. And I'm okay with that. I still get to enjoy the sport.
I own a Gauntlet in .22 caliber. It's on the heavy side but I have become comfortable with it. I find it to be deadly on groundhogs under 75 yards. It's a blast to shoot at the range. Very quiet for the backyard as well. This is not a top end gun by far, but it works for me and I'm happy with it.
If you buy your own rifle and it does not come with a scope, send me a PM. I have an extra scope lying around that I can give you.
Dude I can tell you right now these guys that tell you not to buy an entry or mid range gun are just elitist. I am 36 years old and my favorite guns are budget and mid range. My condor cost me over 900 with a couple mods and that's considered mid range. My dads gamo urban is very accurate. I mean very accurate. If you are making 5 dollars a day I would reccomend saving up for at least that one. 270 bucks right now but wait for black friday I suspect it will be 220 again. Also the cheap 40 dollar hand pump from ali express or ebay will in fact work fine. Ive used mine for over a year. Also there is nothing wrong with a good crosman 392 170 dollars. A Benjamin maximus can be a good budget rifle as well. The important thing is to get out and shoot. However. A Benjamin maximus has power and shot count limits that can be annoying when dreaming about a regulated fx. Id get the gamo and save for a huma regulator. Join a local shooting club and they can help you install it. I swear to god I outshoot guys with fx all the time. Thier guns are probably more accurate at longer ranges but if they dont know thier gun, its not tuned or if they have no idea how to calculate drops etc it doesn't matter. I can promise you the urban will be more accurate than you are for years. It will kill rabbits, turkey and up to racoons and small pigs with proper shot placement. Im buying another one. I wont reccomend what I dont shoot.
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Diana_Stormrider_Multi_shot_PCP_Air_Rifle/4449
If you're on a tight budget, I'd get this. It's got a moderator. I can tell you how to re-arrange the baffles to make it MUCH quieter. It's already not bad out of the box. If you want a regulator down the road, you can get one. Trigger can be improved with an allen key and a spring out of a retractable ink pen. Solid base gun. I was telling you about the pistol version I have and have done extensive tuning on. Easily the most fun gun I own. I'd get one of these, too, but I have too many guns as is. (seriously) Reviews talk about bolt handles breaking on this and my gun. But they don't anymore. Mine is a newer version, they made revisions a couple months back. I shoot a lot, and the bolt handle is solid as a rock
You'd probably want this, too. Handy, but not 100% necessary. https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Diana_Fill_Valve_and_Gauge_Assembly_for_Bandit_Stormrider/9034
I'm certainly still considering the entry to mid range guns! I was leaning towards a refurbished at44s-10 qe for round $390. According to my math and where my financials are at right now, I'll be able to afford a rifle in about 44 days or so as long as I continue doing my work and on time, which is what I plan on and definitely will be doing. I'm not in much of a rush and am willing to wait and save up for an at44. I recently had a surgery on my chest so unfortunately I won't be able to use a pump for a long time until I've recovered enough. Is there any good value tanks or compressors that you would recommend to be my first?
I'm on the path to a Refurbished at44s-10 qe! I did the calculations and I'll be able to afford a refurbished one in about 44 days for around 390. I'll also have some money left over to reinvest into flipping some random stuff online and hopefully be able to afford a source of air quicker. I'm not in a rush to buy a pcp and I'm willing to wait a while and save a few months until I'll be able to get something that will satisfy me for a long time. I'll do some research on the gen 2 storm rider and see if it can change my mind!