Author Topic: WOW, PCP is nice (Read 5975 times))

winterjr · « **on:** January 31, 2013, 07:13:32 PM »

I am new to GTA and just now finding out how "into" air guns one can get. I have had a Gamo Hunter 890 for 12 years now and have had some fun with it. Just recently changed the scope mount (to a one piece) and the trigger to a (GRT-III) . . it's a lot more fun now.

I looked up an air gun specialty store, not too far from my house, and went to see what they had. They had mostly PCP guns, and a few springers and high-end stuff at that. The owner was a nice guy and took some time to talk to me and let me shoot a couple of his guns. The one that I really remember is the Daystate MK4 . . how could I forget!!! What a dream, I should have never gone in to that store . . . $2,300 for an air gun? I want to put my Gamo in the garbage now!!! I also shot a Benjamin Marauder and really liked that one as well, it's no Daystate though!!!! I'm hooked, my next air gun will be a PCP.

possum · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:16:40 PM »

What have you gone and done to yourself son!!

YoteMaster · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:19:17 PM »

rwsfan1 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:26:53 PM »

Quote from: winterjr on January 31, 2013, 07:13:32 PM

I am new to GTA and just now finding out how "into" air guns one can get. I have had a Gamo Hunter 890 for 12 years now and have had some fun with it. Just recently changed the scope mount (to a one piece) and the trigger to a (GRT-III) . . it's a lot more fun now.

I looked up an air gun specialty store, not too far from my house, and went to see what they had. They had mostly PCP guns, and a few springers and high-end stuff at that. The owner was a nice guy and took some time to talk to me and let me shoot a couple of his guns. The one that I really remember is the Daystate MK4 . . how could I forget!!! What a dream, I should have never gone in to that store . . . $2,300 for an air gun? I want to put my Gamo in the garbage now!!! I also shot a Benjamin Marauder and really liked that one as well, it's no Daystate though!!!! I'm hooked, my next air gun will be a PCP.

That's what happens when you shoot a PCP for the first time when you're use to springers. Quiet, powerful and accurate . Same thing happened to me I shot my hunting buddy's .22 Rapid, .22 Gladiator and .22 M-rod. I liked how quiet and powerful the M-rod was and I told myself I had to get one lol. Ever since getting my first PCP, I ended up selling a bunch of my nice springers and I'm down to just one...

It only get worst too, I'm expecting an Edgun in .25 cal next week LOL. My friend also just picked up an MK4 too, can't wait to try it when we go squirrel sniping again.

Henry

dryanw · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:28:55 PM »

The owner sounds like a nice guy...I wish we had airgun stores around here in Central Illinois. Our nazi-like airgun regulations probably have a lot to do with that. If I had the money I'd open one. Around 400,000 people within a 45 minute drive. Gotta be some airgunners in there. - Im jealous you got to shoot those high end rifles...

cactusrat · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:32:32 PM »

The Dark side is to strong to fight. Come join us. You will always be strong with the force.

Besides that, we have cookies!

PCPs are the only thing I shoot now. My half dozen (some even tuned) spring guns are just dust catchers now days.

Welcome to the GTA madness.

aack73 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:33:16 PM »

yea they are fun.

took a while to get used to the lack of sound. felt like it was barely shooting, until you could put pellet on top of pellet. the marauder would be an excellent choice. its feature rich and shoots good too. the daystate even better if it fits into your budget

dryanw · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:35:08 PM »

I have a bulk filled QB, I know thats no Daystate or FWB but I still like my spring gun. Just grab and shoot. The QB is fun though. Gotta get on that HPA boat, though.

Tyrantblade · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:39:57 PM »

im hoping to order an mrod from Mac, hopefully in time for my bday in march (waiting on taxes)

aack73 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:53:50 PM »

cool.

Happy future Bday.

hope you get your mrod. you'll love it.

YoteMaster · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:06:12 PM »

PCP, springers, small cal, big cal,... it's all good, just different. AG is super fun no matter how you do it! But, your goal should be to have one of everything.

PakProtector · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:18:11 PM »

Visiting Jim is not conducive to a fat wallet...and I got two of my three marauders from Jim...

and sacks ov pellets, and...

Check out the Michigan shooting gate; I have folks over for shooting quite often.
cheers,
Douglas

winterjr · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:38:26 PM »

This guy was really nice, you know, the kind of guy that you feel that you have known for forever. I actually felt guilty shooting a $2,300 gun, but at 60 feet (it was indoors), 3 shots and 1 hole . . . . was it me shooting?!?!? I have NEVER done this with my Gamo!! I know, the Gamo only cost $250 12 years ago and it is what it is. Oh, I will come to the dark side, it's just a matter of finances, not time. Heck, I may have to sell one of my recumbent bikes to fund the PCP.

What I loved was hearing these guys, coming in for a bench shoot, talking about setting a sugar water bottle 30 yards out and shooting the bees above the bottle. These guys had head shots of dragonflies at 50 yards (they were labeled and taped to a card) . . . a good sized dragonfly, but still. And, seeing what kind of guns they were bringing in . . OH MY GOODNESS $$$$$$. It was really cool for me to see the "Dark Side" you guys speak of.

Is there anything that I should look for if I find something used? Anything to steer clear of? Any information you could send a guy on a budget would be greatly appreciated.

winterjr · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:42:49 PM »

Quote from: PakProtector on January 31, 2013, 08:18:11 PM

Visiting Jim is not conducive to a fat wallet...and I got two of my three marauders from Jim... and sacks ov pellets, and...

Check out the Michigan shooting gate; I have folks over for shooting quite often.
cheers,
Douglas

Douglas,
I'll have to check it out. I'll also have to get something better than the little Gamo before I show up to anyones shoot!!!

I also can't say enough about Jim . . great guy. Really makes you feel at home!!!

Ribbonstone · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:52:11 PM »

Sometimes, it's just one shot.

Had my Nephew over, and he challenged me with an empty Mini-Bic lighter set out at 43 yards.

Break out one gun from the safe, load, fire. Bo do overs, no warm ups, no excuses.

I took out a PCP. Could have been a springer (but they tend to need a few warm-up shots), could have been a co2 gun (but those might have been put away sighted in for 80F, and t0night it's about 40F).

So I took out a PCP. Sometimes, you just shut up and take a “gift”.

One shot, 43 yards, trying to impress a newbie as to why I put up with PCP’s lower shot count and fill gear requiremnts.

Can I center punch a Mini-Bic lighter like this 10 times in a row? No.

But he doesn’t know that. Was suddenly silent after that one and only shot, just kept looking at the lighter...then the gun...and at that point suggested we come inside for a cup of coffee or a beer (his choice).

Certainly did make rise up and accept the challenge.

aack73 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:55:27 PM »

you did the best thing by going and seeing the guns first hand. holding and shooting them. ask others what they do and dont like about their guns. form a list of priorities and features and go from there. check back and check some other guns as well.

i don't think i have seen a "bad" pcp yet. get what you like and can afford, and you'll likely be a happy camper.

@ Ribbonstone that's funny. bet you'll have fun with that one for years to come

carry that lighter with you and flash it to him occasionally. lol

wilsonj1018 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2013, 08:56:51 PM »

well im going to the funshoot so i know ill soon be broke and poor lol looking foward to seeing what nice ags are all about this will make for a good excuse to sell my wife and pets LMBO

geewhiz380 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2013, 09:48:32 PM »

Welcome WinterJr. ,
we all know how addictive it can be right from the start and honestly you held on for a long time 12 year with one gamo hunter thats great....those grt3 makes a great difference in the accuratecy department...thats what i bought back when i got back into ags a grt3 from charlie.....then i first shot my first pcp which was in 2011 i was very impressed that i bought three in 6 months time...lol...

...disco.22,condor.25 ,another disco .22 custom ...that mk4 is hot for sure cool

ag ...would like to own one in .25 ...entering that store and shootin that gun came at a price and the owner knew that ..he also knows u will be back just like the terminator ...i,ll be back lol...if u do purchase a pcp keep in mind that pumping aint bad at all .... good luck...jorge

cactusrat · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2013, 09:52:27 PM »

Quote from: wilsonj1018 on January 31, 2013, 08:56:51 PM

well im going to the funshoot so i know ill soon be broke and poor lol looking foward to seeing what nice ags are all about this will make for a good excuse to sell my wife and pets LMBO

If the pet is a hunting dog, then keep it, but the wife has to go for sure and disown any kids………..LOL!

aack73 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2013, 09:56:18 PM »

fun shoots are the best place to see some real cool airguns. and meet some great people too. most will gladly let you shoot and fondle them. lol

just wipe the drool off their guns when your done.

its worth the drive and time for sure. lots of fun

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WOW, PCP is nice

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