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Title: What should my next NP be
Post by: Bimota on November 22, 2018, 03:44:00 PM
I have a Benjamin Eva Shockey Golden Eagle NP2 Air Rifle .177.
I enjoy shooting it. What would be the next step up in accuracy/quality?




Title: Re: What should my next NP be
Post by: Roadworthy on November 22, 2018, 07:08:53 PM
For price and quality I don't think you can beat the RWS Diana 34.  If you are capable of minimal mechanical work it can be made far better than stock.  The T06 trigger is light years ahead of any Crosman offering - it's almost a match grade trigger from the factory.  Mine has excellent accuracy with 3/8 to 1/2 inch c-c ten shot groups at twenty yards with cheap Benjamin Hollow Point pellets.  I haven't even tried to find its favorite yet.
Title: Re: What should my next NP be
Post by: xtred1 on November 22, 2018, 10:57:24 PM
Try a HW30 less power is sometimes more gun.
Title: Re: What should my next NP be
Post by: Back_Roads on November 22, 2018, 11:25:13 PM
 Three letters P C P  ;)
Title: Re: What should my next NP be
Post by: Mikeflys on November 22, 2018, 11:35:42 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on November 22, 2018, 11:25:13 PM
Three letters P C P  ;)
Don't do it, don't listen to the evil and join the darkside. I don't care what kind of cookies they have!!! What is your price range? If you can do it, the Hatsan Proxima offers everything a PCP does. Multi shot magazine, great accuracy, tons of power. No tanks or pumps needed. I LOVE mine! By the way, I own 2 PCPs. I love them both, but grab the Proxima 1st these days.
Title: Re: What should my next NP be
Post by: Bimota on November 22, 2018, 11:59:38 PM
I have a czpcp  8)
Title: Re: What should my next NP be
Post by: SteveP-52 on November 23, 2018, 12:23:50 AM
Budget? Does it have to be a gas ram? Caliber?
Title: Re: What should my next NP be
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 23, 2018, 06:53:42 AM
Quote from: Roadworthy on November 22, 2018, 07:08:53 PM
For price and quality I don't think you can beat the RWS Diana 34.  If you are capable of minimal mechanical work it can be made far better than stock.  The T06 trigger is light years ahead of any Crosman offering - it's almost a match grade trigger from the factory.  Mine has excellent accuracy with 3/8 to 1/2 inch c-c ten shot groups at twenty yards with cheap Benjamin Hollow Point pellets.  I haven't even tried to find its favorite yet.

I have one that is stock and very pleased with it. I've had good luck with RWS superdomes with mine.

Title: Re: What should my next NP be
Post by: anti-squirrel on November 23, 2018, 11:05:20 AM
Does it have to be a nitro-piston or will any gas-ram work?

I have a .25 Hatsan 95QE, gas piston, that is pure heck on squirrels.  Mine has one of the nicest walnut stocks I've seen on any gun of any type, and the price was reaosnable.  The Quattro trigger isn't a Rekord, but it's not a 12# Chinese B-3 trigger either.  I think it's perfect for hunting and pesting.

Either way, if you want to try something different but are set on Nitro Piston, opt for a similar Crosman offering in a different caliber. 
Title: Re: What should my next NP be
Post by: Bimota on November 23, 2018, 03:04:12 PM
I went with the Diana Panther 350 N-TEC Magnum.
I really like the looks of the Diana RWS 34P Pro Compact.
I wonder if I the 34P barrel will fit on the 350 N-TEC