New budget rifle options for 2018

[Scotchmo]

There's the Umarex Gauntlet at $300, a regulated, magazine fed, PCP with a bottle reservoir:
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/umarex-gauntlet-pcp-air-rifle-synthetic-stock?m=4311

And maybe the Benjamin Fortitude at $300, a regulated, magazine fed PCP, as a direct competitor to the Gauntlet:
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-fortitude-gen-2-pcp-air-rifle-regulated?m=4569

There's the new Custom Shop Marauder with optional regulator, LW barrel, Picatinny breach:
https://www.crosman.com/custom-shop/

All are magazine fed guns. Though many don't like to use magazines in FT, I always have. The Benjamin magazines can be set to run very reliably and I always use them in my PCP guns that are designed as such. All of the above rifles use the same magazines. The magazines are low in cost compared to many other brands. I make sure that I have enough of them. I preload enough magazine ahead of time to finish a match.

[Miguel]

Maybe the Hatsan Flash is another option, 299$, multishot magazine and single tray and fully adjustable two stage triger.
Install a Huma regulator in this model seems very easy, so for less than another 100 dollars fully regulated with one of the best on the market.
(Sorry, I can not post external links)

[HunterWhite]

I must have checked this thread a half dozen times. I can't believe that almost two years and only one reply.
Miguel's reply was a good one.

I'm looking for inexpensive HFT.
I'm not going to win, so $1000 and up is not going to happen.

A list of possible rifles would be very welcome.

Umarex Gauntlet
Benjamin Fortitude
Benjamin MRod
Hatsan Flash
Dare I add to the list
Gamo urban
Benjamin Maximus
Benjamin Discovery

I am retired,  so low buck is best.
All of these are PCP, I have a hard enough time with that so Springer is just too scarry for me.  Of course,  I did see Cloud9 skunk the field with a Prosport.

I hope to stir the pot with this post.
I invite suggestions for low cost HFT rifles.

Hunter

[JBinCO]

JSAR Hawk at $475 is my choice


Should be in my hands in a few weeks and I will let you know how it feels and performs with some mooterhead tuning out the door

[HunterWhite]

Thanks JB. Most of the JSAR chatter has been the Raptor.
I will have a look at the Hawk.

Hunter

[c_m_shooter]

Mauraders are as good as anything. A single shot tray is a good idea to avoid messing with magazines. Many local guys know how to work on them if you have problems.

I started with a Discovery and no longer use it.  It has many issues out of the box and will turn into a science project. Maximus is basically the same gun.  The Fortitude took so long to get to market I had cancelled my preorder and moved on.  Still haven't seen one.

The Gamo Urban is basically the same as my BSA Scorpion but with a plastic trigger.  Plenty accurate but the low shot count can be distracting during a match.  It is loud and you will get flak for that.

[HunterWhite]

Thanks Cliff for the input on the Maximus, I almost clicked on one a dozen times in the past week.
I may just mod my 25 caliber SynRod, it's a shame because I like it just the way it is.

It's too bad that the event for Saturday, December 14 was canceled. I was fully prepared to extract as much information as possible.  Maybe I will have a pea shooter in time for the next one.

Hunter

[c_m_shooter]

You are better off shooting someone else's well set up rifle the first time.  You will actually knock down some targets and have a better idea how to set yours up.  Most of us who shot our own guns the first match only knocked down a handful of targets.  Guests who shoot borrowed rifles do much better.

[JBinCO]

That is GREAT ADVICE!
I shot an 18 out of 50 twice over two days!.....with my first time set up....still tons of fun and at least my improved scores this spring will be something to be proud of LOL

[HunterWhite]

You are better off shooting someone else's well set up rifle the first time.  You will actually knock down some targets and have a better idea how to set yours up.  Most of us who shot our own guns the first match only knocked down a handful of targets.  Guests who shoot borrowed rifles do much better.

I don't expect to hit the target, I just hope that I don't get the contest shut down!
😅😁😉🤗😎

[HunterWhite]

Cliff I sent you a PM.

Hunter

[HunterWhite]

Well I have eyes on a MRod with the LW barrel. I will not get it before this weekend,  so I will just be watching again.

All of the Air Arms stuff is just too spendy for a ROG (retired old guy).

Hunter

[l8p]

 Just shot a match this weekend with a Gauntlet. 177. I hit the metal every time, sometimes the paddle part. Accuracy is great with single feed tray but magazines did not cooperate and damaged some pellets. The trigger I will have to adjust, but feel there is potential. Entire match with single regulated fill. I'm after having fun, on a budget. My 2 cents.