We all expect match rifles to shoot well, and at their $$$ we have every right to.But when you get hooked on your first inexpensive recoilless airgun, it kind of opens your eyes a bit. Not that springs can’t shoot well, but it takes a whole lot more time/practice/ and a bit of luck to get them to shoot to levels that match recoilless guns (at least over the long run…everything tosses a freak tiny group now and again).It’s what makes the dark-side the dark-side. But before you jump into the PCP world, give some serious thought to a few things>1. How you going to fill it? If a pump, then perhaps small air volume rifles would be better suited than large volume air rifles. Given the same efficiency, would get the same number of shots at the same energy level, but many find it better to pump-pump-shoot….vs pump-pump-pump-pump-pump-pump-shoot.2. If you decide on a tank, then be sure you already have a place lined up ready and willing to fill it. Visit the places, find out if they will fill, what size tanks they can handle, how much to fill, and what fittings they are willing/able to connect to. Also be sure to budget in the filling gear needed to connect your rifle to the tank.3. Be sure of what you intend to use the PCP for. There is an inverse relationship between shot count and power, so be sure you “need” big power and not just “want” it. Can become disenchanted with PCPs when you have either a 100 shot / low power rifle when you want to shoot things 100yards away or have a low shot count 60 foot pound rifle when you just need to plink paintballs in the back yard.4. Get your wants-n-needs straight. Long or short, lite or heavy, traditional or bull pup, wood or plastic, repeater or single shot, Bare barrel/LDC/ or shroud, etc.
Quote from: Ribbonstone on May 19, 2016, 07:14:57 PMWe all expect match rifles to shoot well, and at their $$$ we have every right to.But when you get hooked on your first inexpensive recoilless airgun, it kind of opens your eyes a bit. Not that springs can’t shoot well, but it takes a whole lot more time/practice/ and a bit of luck to get them to shoot to levels that match recoilless guns (at least over the long run…everything tosses a freak tiny group now and again).It’s what makes the dark-side the dark-side. But before you jump into the PCP world, give some serious thought to a few things>1. How you going to fill it? If a pump, then perhaps small air volume rifles would be better suited than large volume air rifles. Given the same efficiency, would get the same number of shots at the same energy level, but many find it better to pump-pump-shoot….vs pump-pump-pump-pump-pump-pump-shoot.2. If you decide on a tank, then be sure you already have a place lined up ready and willing to fill it. Visit the places, find out if they will fill, what size tanks they can handle, how much to fill, and what fittings they are willing/able to connect to. Also be sure to budget in the filling gear needed to connect your rifle to the tank.3. Be sure of what you intend to use the PCP for. There is an inverse relationship between shot count and power, so be sure you “need” big power and not just “want” it. Can become disenchanted with PCPs when you have either a 100 shot / low power rifle when you want to shoot things 100yards away or have a low shot count 60 foot pound rifle when you just need to plink paintballs in the back yard.4. Get your wants-n-needs straight. Long or short, lite or heavy, traditional or bull pup, wood or plastic, repeater or single shot, Bare barrel/LDC/ or shroud, etc.Now you know eventually you end up with both / all of them sometime or another.....lolJust got to figure out where to start at
I have not picked up either of my two break-barrels since the day I got my 2400kt. AND I find myself perusing the PCP section of various AG vendors... I think I'm developing a problem. Steve
Thanks guys - all good advice. I'm not looking for big power at this time, just a little bump up from what the CO2 cart gives. I like the fact that they are 'easier' to shoot than the spingers, accurate, and quiet. Most likely will go with a pump and stay with .22 cal.
...a break barrel has its place