SynRod vs Disco

[NJMevec]

Which one should I get for hunting season? The disco is cool because it's wicked light...but the amount of money I'd put into it (multi-shot breech, shroud) it would cost as much as a SynRod. How much more accurate/powerful is the SynRod vs the Disco? Again this is for hunting so I don't really want an 8 pound gun...but if the power is that much more I'll make do. Again I'd be paying for the Disco+Pump combo, multi shot breech, and shroud. That VS a Marauder and a shroud. Or should I cut my losses and get a PRod?

[William]

Depends on what your hunting, Small game such as rabbits and squirrel or med size game like raccoon or coyote. Also, are you going to fill strictly by hand pump? If you are going to use a hand pump and don't mind a good work out then I would get the Marauder in .25 it has and excellent barrel and will shoot excellent groups at 50 yards with no problem. The Disco is great and will do just fine on small game at any range under 75 yards. But personally I would do a little more research and make sure of what you want! The Prod is an excellant choice for small game.

I have 2 Discos and a Mrod in .25 cal. all are great guns. But I think my next PCP will be a Cricket or an Air Arms in .22. The .22 is cheaper to shoot and still an excellent squirrel rifle.

Its a hard call for what choices you asked, but all will do just fine if you like pumping, if not get a Discovery!

[NJMevec]

I would be strictly set to hand pump! I would be hunting only small game, predominantly squirrel. Max range is probably 35 or 40 yards (dense forests up here in Central New York). I may stretch out to 50 every now and again. I would also be woods walking which is why I'm iffy on the Disco. Already a rifle length I would be adding another 6" for a muzzle brake so I can shoot it in my backyard to sight it in and kill some critters. I'm leaning PRod but I could pretty much get that by just putting a HiPAC on my 2240 kit that I have...AH THE OPTIONS ARE HURTING MY HEAD. I'm trying to keep cost down as much as possible. Sub $600 for the gun.

[ShakySarge]

Go for the Synrod in .25, it already has everything you want, multi shot 8 rd magazine, shrouded and will easily knock down those nutters with head shots all day long. Why build a gun when the Synrod is already there!!!!

Matt

[crosman999]

   +1 on the Synrod. You can get the Disco but like said by the time your done building its practically a Gen1 mini Marauder.The synrod is tunable,great shot count,quiet and a repeater.If you got the Prod you would most likely want the Synrod after awhile for the longer range shots and the fact its avail in .25/ Go for the Gold

[wimpanzee]

i've been toting a synrod .22 around the woods this year. with a padded sling for the long walking parts, and carrying it at field ready most of the rest of the time, its not bad at all. and i am not in that great of shape...

[Bicycleman]

If you all stated your ages, it would be easier to make suggestions. 

I chose the Discovery and added a sling for two reasons.  1) I am "over the hill."  2) I ride a bicycle through the sugar cane fields to get to the hunting woods.  Several pounds more rifle would make significant differences.  When it is too muddy for the bicycle, the walking distance is about three miles.

[Geoff]

if the marauder might be longer than you want, there are bullpup stocks you can get for them to shorten its length.

unless you need the lighter weight or want to save a little cash to put towards a scuba tank, get the marauder.  I don't have a marauder, I got a deal on my disco with the things you mention added so went that route.

[Ribbonstone]

They are all money pits, but the S-rod less of one than the other two mentioned.

P-Rod serves me well, but most folks here won’t care for the power level, or if boosted in power, the shot count you can get from the small air volume.

If you can live with a single shot and an add on LDC, Discovery is a very nice hunter.  But putting together a multi-shot, shrouded version boosts the cost considerably without really changing the performance.

IF I did go with a S-Rod, would probably go with the .25. Not that I need or even want the power, but  it seems the .25 is the mostly likely to have a no-trouble barrel. Certainly is a bit more “chunky” than would be ideal and you’ll pump a whole lot.

[William]

From what i am gathering you better go for the SynRod, in 25 cal only, DO NOT GET A .22 Cal. You are wanting a Quiet, multi shot, power house and med weight, the way you are contemplating in your writings your heart tells us that the .25 SynRod is what you want.

So buy the Synrod and you will not regret it. It has an excellent barrel and everything else you want, you may have to spend some time pumping but for hunting that won't be a problem. I have $1000.00 in my Disco and it is still not close to being what my Mrod shoots like! So theres your answer.



Just Do It... SynRod all the way

William

[NJMevec]

Are there any other air rifles that are comparable to the SynRod in that price range? Hatsans are a lot cheaper and I can probably get a muzzle brake to get them quieter.

[farmerjoe99]

Here is a great and informative thread on Hatsans
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71380.0
I would go with a refurbished hatsan or marauder in .25 if you can do the weight.
TKO's LDC fits the Hatsans I believe.
Joseph

[Sfttailrdr46]

As several others have pointed out the Syn-Rod in .25 is a good all around shooter the ammo costs more but for decent power out of  the box and not that hard to pump from 1800 psi to 2800 psi . if you are looking for an accurate powerhouse in .22 with multi shot capability then for a few bucks more look at a used or refurb  Evanix .22 Rainstorm II

[Ribbonstone]

Not age.  Bring on your 25 year old static, couch potato, butter ball.

If weight is an issue, then get some up-to-date hunting boots,  clothes, take a dump before you head out, and cut down the excess b.s. you haul with you. Will safe 2-3 pounds, which is the difference between a 10.5 pound rifle and a 7.5 pound one.

[Sfttailrdr46]

Not age.  Bring on your 25 year old static, couch potato, butter ball.

If weight is an issue, then get some up-to-date hunting boots,  clothes, take a dump before you head out, and cut down the excess b.s. you haul with you. Will safe 2-3 pounds, which is the difference between a 10.5 pound rifle and a 7.5 pound one.

Did you just call Mike a Butterball?

[NJMevec]

I've seen that AirForce Condors are pretty easily swappable between .22 and .25 and the power adjustment wheel is pretty sweet AND I don't need to use HPA until I go out if I just buy a CO2 adapter and can use a CO2 tank for backyard plinking on a low power....I think I'm going to go with the AirForce.

[Mod90]

not much to add to whats been said. but I'll say this for the original question.
Get the Syn-rod. It's sorta pointless modding a Disco up to a Syn-rod's features. Cost would be almost the same, just more work & still less shots per fill than the Synrod.


The condor is a very good option also, if only for a nice shot count & the ability to swap calibers easily. That single shot thing is a pain though. I thought they'd do something about that by now after all these years.

[Bicycleman]

Not age.  Bring on your 25 year old static, couch potato, butter ball.

If weight is an issue, then get some up-to-date hunting boots,  clothes, take a dump before you head out, and cut down the excess b.s. you haul with you. Will safe 2-3 pounds, which is the difference between a 10.5 pound rifle and a 7.5 pound one.

VERY FUNNY!  However, I know you are not talking about me, but rather those that worry about carrying a ten-pound rifle.  I don't worry about it - I just don't want to!   Hee hee

True story:  The group I bicycle with is named the"Couch Potatoes".

Not age.  Bring on your 25 year old static, couch potato, butter ball.

If weight is an issue, then get some up-to-date hunting boots,  clothes, take a dump before you head out, and cut down the excess b.s. you haul with you. Will safe 2-3 pounds, which is the difference between a 10.5 pound rifle and a 7.5 pound one.

Did you just call Mike a Butterball?

O U O H !  LOL 
On a good day I am 5' 7" short and weigh 147 pounds.

[c2k5]

Get a p-rod. You don't need a .25 cal for hunting squirrels at 40 yards. A .22 synrod would work the exact same and save you 50% more money on ammo costs. If you want a field gun every pound counts.

[Bicycleman]

If you all stated your ages, it would be easier to make suggestions. 

I chose the Discovery and added a sling for two reasons.  1) I am "over the hill."  2) I ride a bicycle through the sugar cane fields to get to the hunting woods.  Several pounds more rifle would make significant differences.  When it is too muddy for the bicycle, the walking distance is about three miles.

E D I T :  If we all posted pictures of ourselves, it would be easier to make suggestions.  Hee hee