I am relatively new to the PCP game, but am looking to step up my game from the MROD Field and Target for pest control and backyard target shooting. I am interested in opinions or recommendations on the AGT Vixen VS Brocock Ranger XR especially if you have first hand experience with both of these. Criteria are most importantly that it must quite for backyard use so interested in how these compare to the MROD, compact, rails for tripod, minimal adjustment required to shoot, side lever, low maintenance and .22. I have not totally ruled out the bullpup, but it is not my first choice. Do these fit my requirements or is there another option I am missing? I am currently filling with a hand pump and that has not been an issue with the MROD, but do realize that I may need to upgrade for a large high pressure cylinder.
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AGT Vixen VS Brocock Ranger XR or other recommendations
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The vixen is a great gun get the longer as the shorter version is only 810 FPS with a 16 gr pellet as the longer version will throw a better group at distances. Not huge difference in length as I have had both versions.
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i like the RANGER ,but check the shot count i believe its 20 per fill. look at AA ANDYS reviews on the VIXEN
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I vote for the XR. It’s lighter in weight, MUCH higher shot count and reliable as a rock. AGT makes solid guns but they are much heavier, if that is a factor? AGT typically has very good triggers. The XR trigger is OK for hunting but takes some adjusting to get it really light for BR shooting.
XR has a nice power adjuster which is a plus.
XR has a nice power adjuster which is a plus.
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I believe the Vixen is a bottle gun and the Ranger XR a tube gun. I'm partial to the Brocock because my Compatto and Bantam HR have been awesome. Thousands of pellets, no hiccups, easy 3/4" groups at 40 yards, much smaller if I apply myself. You could probably pump up the Ranger, the Vixen? You'll need a SCBA tank.
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Closer to 30 is what I am seeing. Andy seems to be give it high praises or were you pointing out the two flyers.
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I am pumping my Marauder and I don't think it is bad at all so I imaging the Ranger will be a piece of cake. I think my mind would be made up if the Ranger had a slight larger cylinder and higher shot count. Maybe the Concept XR is what I am looking for.
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Are we talking about the same guns? The AGT Vixen is lighter and and has a higher shot count from the specs I am seeing.
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I have a Concept XR in .25.it is built like a tank,it is so military looking.
You better be a right hand shooter if you get one,I am not.
It is a good shooter and not that hard to hand pump...shot count....it has a power adjuster,I am thinking close to 30 shots ,but I did not have a full fill in it......I think I would rather have it.
I t is compact, the stock can be pushed in or pulled out,,,,,not that heavy ,not light, it is rather robust, great "truck gun".
You better be a right hand shooter if you get one,I am not.
It is a good shooter and not that hard to hand pump...shot count....it has a power adjuster,I am thinking close to 30 shots ,but I did not have a full fill in it......I think I would rather have it.
I t is compact, the stock can be pushed in or pulled out,,,,,not that heavy ,not light, it is rather robust, great "truck gun".
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@texasred, was going to suggest the Concept XR... Brocock makes really good, work right out the box, PCPs. Good luck.
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@Texasred I have had a Compatto XR Sniper which has the huma regulator in 177. Sold it, but it is a solid gun. Also, I did use a pump for the first couple of months my Brocock, not difficult, but like any pump you feel it. My only real complaint about the Compatto was its trigger, compared to my Taipan it is like throwing a brick. From what I have heard, if you are a trigger snob, then go with the Vixen, but due to air cylinder size would be harder with a pump than a Compatto. However, one nice thing about the Brococks is you do have on the fly power adjustment.
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Come on @blackpaw, “trigger like throwing a brick?” “Only good thing?” is the TP adjustment? I’ve shot spectacular, posted groups at 40 and 50 yards with both of my Brococks. 3/8”-3/4”. The trigger is fine, I’m sure there are better, but it’s a non issue.
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@l.leon lol did you see I compared it to my Taipan? 
Most triggers though "rough" compared to those on a Taipan.
Most triggers though "rough" compared to those on a Taipan.Upvote 0
OH @texasred the length of the Vixen long and the Brocock Compatto will basically be the same, if you include the moderator add on.
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My 22 Vixen short is very light and an awesome gun for the yard(50 yds). Doesn’t need an add on moderator and if one didn’t like the trigger Derrick or Doug( or any of the other established air smiths here) could easily remedy that!
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Of course that is just one example. I called AOA today and they said something about 15 shots so who knows. I think I can live with 30, but 15 is a whole other story.
Anyone have real world experience with the shot count on a Ranger 22 straight out of the box?
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@texasred, this user list his shot counts with various pellets out of his Atomic which is basically the same as the Ranger. Check out his thread.
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/brocock-atomic-xr/?referrer=1
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/brocock-atomic-xr/?referrer=1
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