Author Topic: Pcp or springer? (Read 10692 times))

39M · « **Reply #40 on:** February 16, 2016, 09:55:16 PM »

Check inside the tube for rust.
Also the pumps can go bad.
And some scopes ain't worth a plug nickel.

Might be a good deal if it's a nice scope and everything's in good shape. But it might just be a cheap take-off scope from an inexpensive package deal.

From what I understand, you'll be able to get a brand new Maximus and a new pump for about that same price. Without a scope of course. But it's easy to find a decent hundred to hundred and fofty dollar scope on CL for forty or fifty bucks, sometimes less.

Barnsnelbon · « **Reply #41 on:** February 16, 2016, 09:57:04 PM »

The tube of the gun or the pump?

bandg · « **Reply #42 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:03:07 PM »

How about both.

Barnsnelbon · « **Reply #43 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:04:29 PM »

Haha alright

voldar · « **Reply #44 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:28:32 PM »

Quote from: Yrok on February 15, 2016, 11:57:47 PM

Maybe this is the reason you have difficulty with barrel cockers?

I was referring to the fact that yes, the NP2 is not easy to shoot consistently for a n00b in air guns, but if you look after my results posted in the forum about how I am doing with it, you'll see that I don't have any problem to cut the balls of a mosquito with a pellet. :-) So, you are wrong assuming I have difficulty with barrel cockers.

Charles Outdoors · « **Reply #45 on:** February 16, 2016, 11:07:47 PM »

Quote from: Barnsnelbon on February 16, 2016, 09:35:06 PM

So I found a used discovery scoped and comes with hand pump for 345, I think I'm gonna get it

Here is a new Discovery with pump for 350.00. Might see if they will take less unless it's got a nice scope and in really good shape.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/benjamin-discovery-and-high-pressure-pump/2068791.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dbenjamin%252Bpump%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=benjamin+pump

sawtoothscream · « **Reply #46 on:** February 17, 2016, 01:55:09 AM »

Quote from: Craymar on February 16, 2016, 11:07:47 PM

Quote from: Barnsnelbon on February 16, 2016, 09:35:06 PM
So I found a used discovery scoped and comes with hand pump for 345, I think I'm gonna get it

Here is a new Discovery with pump for 350.00. Might see if they will take less unless it's got a nice scope and in really good shape.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/benjamin-discovery-and-high-pressure-pump/2068791.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dbenjamin%252Bpump%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=benjamin+pump

its $385 after taxes and shipping for me , brother just ordered one. Thats with the shipping coupon code still think its worth going with the new one or offering less on the used one

ztirffritz · « **Reply #47 on:** February 17, 2016, 02:02:01 AM »

Quote from: Barnsnelbon on February 15, 2016, 08:28:16 PM

That's what I was thinking pcp seems to be the way to go

Crosman is coming out with a synthetic stock version of the discovery called the Maximus that costs less. Same gun but different stock. If you buy from Crosman.com on Tuesdays you can use the promo code "20OffTuesday".

Cabelas has the pump and Disco at a good price currently though.

Barnsnelbon · « **Reply #48 on:** February 17, 2016, 10:00:15 AM »

I have seen the Maximus but it doesn't come out for another two months doesn't it?

Charles Outdoors · « **Reply #49 on:** February 17, 2016, 11:38:52 AM »

Pyramyd Air show 05/16/2016 estimated date. They may not even have them then from what I have seen.

Barnsnelbon · « **Reply #50 on:** February 17, 2016, 01:36:27 PM »

Yeah I'm gonna try and talk the person down would 300 be fair? Or should I go lower?

Dairyboy · « **Reply #51 on:** February 17, 2016, 01:54:22 PM »

You can always try lower and go up from there

Barnsnelbon · « **Reply #52 on:** February 18, 2016, 01:01:18 PM »

It's about a $60 scope I told him I can get a brand new gun and pun for 350 so I made an offer of 275 I think that's a fair deal

Barnsnelbon · « **Reply #53 on:** February 19, 2016, 01:59:56 PM »

I'm happy with 300 if I can get it for that and still have the 50 is save from buying is instead of a new one and get a tko moderator for it I'll be happy

Dairyboy · « **Reply #54 on:** February 19, 2016, 03:58:27 PM »

Quote from: Barnsnelbon on February 19, 2016, 01:59:56 PM

I'm happy with 300 if I can get it for that and still have the 50 is save from buying is instead of a new one and get a tko moderator for it I'll be happy

If he'll take it I say go for it.

sawtoothscream · « **Reply #55 on:** February 20, 2016, 01:24:25 AM »

Quote from: Barnsnelbon on February 19, 2016, 01:59:56 PM

I'm happy with 300 if I can get it for that and still have the 50 is save from buying is instead of a new one and get a tko moderator for it I'll be happy

Will repeat one more time, double check your hunting regs to see if the TKO is legal in your state. Could lead to some trouble if you guys list airguns as firearms like NY and a CO really decided to go for it. Probably not a real issue, probably legal for target but unless you are only on private land be careful. Dont to see you get in trouble and from what I here MD is just as bad as NY for gun laws.

MassGunman · « **Reply #56 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:38:11 AM »

I just got my first pcp yesterday . The .22 discovery . And I love this gun . Got it for around $360 w/ pump . Great niche market for aftermarket parts , if you're into that sort of thing . Super quiet w/ tko break , unlike my springer . Also the disco has little felt recoil . I had to check the target to make sure it fired . The springer recoil is so strong , you can watch the reticle shake . The springer is definitely more challenging to shoot well , but greatly satisfying when you figure it out . Get one of each . You can't stop at just one . No one can... happy hunting !

39M · « **Reply #57 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:49:01 AM »

To me, the springer beats the pcp for casual target shooting thanks to it's unlimited cock and shoot ability. Unless you need a very quiet gun where you shoot, then something with an LDC would be optimum.

MassGunman · « **Reply #58 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:55:57 AM »

I saw the Maximus also . The description says 24.25" barrel . Is this a different barrel than the disco ? If so the quarter inch would give a little more room for use w/ the tko muzzle break .

39M · « **Reply #59 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:11:54 AM »

I don't know. I may give the Maximus a shot if I can find a deal. But the 2260 is also on my radar, although modding it to any kind of bulk fill would probably be cost prohibitive in comparison.

I just don't understand why all pcp's and accessories have to be mail order. Maybe a Maximus/pump combo will be the first to break into the mainstream market.

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