Author Topic: Best $300 pcp (Read 2106 times))

Mikein210 · « **on:** July 19, 2020, 03:07:18 AM »

Best $300 pcp ? And thoughts on why

chico · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2020, 03:14:49 AM »

Xisico Sentry . . . $320

wood stock

Accuracy at 50 yards (grouping) . . . 1/2 inch

Airnut · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2020, 04:02:59 AM »

I know it is not in the poll but my money is on the Gamo Urban.
Just a great all around pcp for under 300 bucks.
Its quiet,light,accurate,well built, adjustable, not pellet picky,plenty of power but it is ugly.

Wayne52 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2020, 05:07:21 AM »

Quote from: chico on July 19, 2020, 03:14:49 AM

Xisico Sentry . . . $320

wood stock

Accuracy at 50 yards (grouping) . . . 1/2 inch

+1

grand-galop · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2020, 07:51:07 AM »

Umarex Origin could fit that bill if it is reliable and perform as promise..

avator · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2020, 08:51:42 AM »

Not enough actual field info on the Avenger or the Origin .22 to make a fair comparison.
Manufacturer promises ain't gonna cut it.
Also, my vote would be biased because I only own the Urban. However, I will say that the Urban fills that niche so well for me that I really don't have a need to purchase the others. That's not saying that, if a 'too good to pass up' deal landed at my feet, I wouldn't grab one.

BTW.... there are several other choices out there for a sub $300 PCP.

If you do some research here on the GTA....
The Gauntlet was not without issues... most were addressed by consumers.

The Fortitude had so many push backs that they kinda let the competition beat them to the punch. There were so many other options by the time they finally came to market, Crosman took a shot in the foot on that one.

Oh and..... pre-orders turn me off.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2020, 08:52:20 AM »

Hard to beat the Benjamin Fortitude Gen2 with what you get for the money if it shoots as good or better than my Maximus.
Regulated, 10 round rotary magazine, Fully-shrouded barrel that is threaded for Moderator, adjustable hammer spring, High shot count per fill on lowest power setting.

PLUS you get Crosman's vast parts availability and excellent customer support, with a little mentioned (here) FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY!

Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2020, 09:09:57 AM »

I have no experience with either the Fortitude or the Avenger, so hard for me to say either way on those. Since the Fortitude shares a lot of parts with the Marauder and is backed by Crosman, I would probably put my vote on it. I've had 3 Gauntlets, one in each available caliber. I still have one in .177 that I picked up on sale for $159.99, so at that price, it's a clear winner! At full price, it's still exceptionally accurate, but it's also heavy and the barrel is susceptible to POI shift s if handled roughly. As others have already pointed out, there are no real world reports on the Avengers yet, just reviews by those YT guys that I feel are going to give positive reviews so they can keep the flow of test air guns flowing! It looks to have a lot of potential, but real world reviews are needed to know for sure...

I just grabbed a Walther Dominator 1250 from Umarex for $297.49 using the GTA discount code. That's a $700+ dollar rifle! Would I pay full price for it? Probably not, but if it proves to be as accurate as the reviews say it is, it will be an exceptional sub $300 air gun!

FuzzyGrub · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2020, 09:46:28 AM »

Quote from: avator on July 19, 2020, 08:51:42 AM

Not enough actual field info on the Avenger or the Origin .22 to make a fair comparison.
Manufacturer promises ain't gonna cut it.

+1

moorepower · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2020, 10:50:52 AM »

Urban. But the Avenger might just bump it off.

CraigH · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2020, 11:22:47 AM »

Urban --- Why is it not in the poll?

K.O. · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2020, 11:54:03 AM »

The Urban's big Brother... BSA Buccaneer...

longislandhunter · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2020, 12:02:20 PM »

I have the Gauntlet and the Fortitude,, don't have an Avenger ,, so between the 2 models I do own that are on your poll I'd choose the Fortitude hands down. Good power, amazing shot count, easy to work on, extremely accurate, just an amazing rifle as far as I'm concerned. Only rifle I think comes close for me would be my Urban, which I love, but it's not on the list.

Jeff

Ribbonstone · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2020, 12:28:59 PM »

HAve not tried them all...someone likely has.

"Best" is hard to pin down....most powerful?....most accurate?...most shots per fill?....most efficienty use of air?...most trouble free?...most user fiendly?

You only listed 3 in your poll...which is OK by me...shows some thinking on your part.

Limited your choices to 3K rifles, regulated, repeaters, shrouded,all 3 are bolt actions. Fine with me,a man who knows what he wants is easier to find an airgun match.

Didn't mention other things that are important to some of us....weight, length,caliber,energy level, trigger adjustments,DIY repars, parts supply,etc.

Keeping an open mind about the 3 you list:

#3.Avenger could be the best thing ever...just not enought time/real owner use to tell. The reviews look good,but the reveiwes of a lot of new airguns looked good.Count that one as a definated "maybe"...joint the consumer testing?

#2 Fortitude isn't a power gun (that's a plus for me). If you were thinking close to out-the-box,liter,easier to DIY repairs,I'd be on with that in .177.

#1. Gauntlet is well onwer-reserched. It's heavey and long, has shown to be powerful but a bit of an air-hog even though it gets good power for a long shot count . Multi-caliber.

I'm going to have to go with the Gauntlet.

Fisher · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2020, 02:36:43 PM »

As others have mentioned, there are a bunch of good options in this price range. I think “best” is determined by how you prioritize the various features of the options. Each person will prioritize features differently. For me, I want a gun that is backyard friendly for sound, is hand pump friendly and gets a good usable shot count. Made in USA and parts availability is a bonus too. I also like the styling on the Fortitude. Some other guns just look ugly to me. That means the Fortitude gets my vote.

Xraycer · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2020, 02:37:23 PM »

I love my Urban!

Lightweight, good trigger, accurate, good ergonomics/balance, solidly built, and a hard punch!

Back_Roads · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2020, 02:44:02 PM »

IMO it has become too hard to tell what is the best PCP for anyone, due to new ones being released daily, and improvements made by MFG or DIY to date, I will suggest one today and gladly buy you the newest bestest one tomorrow

Either way it can be cool to have the best air rifle ever or be the first to report any issues with a new release

Nomadic Pirate · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2020, 02:44:15 PM »

What a great time to be into Airgunning,...so many good guns at a reasonable good price.

Hotled · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2020, 02:53:59 PM »

You should have stated “ that you can own and have today” that will shorten you list lol

Back_Roads · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2020, 02:59:21 PM »

Then there are the close out / refurb deals, you can get a $600.00 or greater gun for 300 if you find that deal today

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Best $300 pcp

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