N/A Thinking About Returning to PCPs

[bowwild]

I started another thread about Compressors. A costly and buggy compressor caused my exit from PCPs several years ago.

I'm thinking about returning for round two -- .22 or .25 -- plinking and forest squirrel hunting for the table, I'm not a pester.

It was about the time the Steyr Pro X was launched that I was intriguing. I still think that bull pup is pretty cool looking and having owned a Steyr Hunter 5 Auto I admire their rifles for durability, dependability, ergonomics, and in semi-auto loading a lot of fun. However, that Steyr is so expensive, especially since Krale is no longer able to sell to us without a near $600 "tax". The rifle seems to be nonexistent in the US. I visited Pilkguns and didn't see anything but target stuff.

The Daystate Alpha Wolf is also quite nice. I owned an Air Wolf once. But again through the roof for this now retired shooter.

My bigger question is what would be a solid alternative to the Pro X? I see the Huben K1 seems solid, but not as classy looking (I prefer walnut, even ugly walnut) as the Steyr. I'd sure like to know what some folks think that have direct experience with the pups.
Thanks

 

[Stubbers]

Walnut stock for the k1 available here if you really are interested.

STOCK

www.hubenairguns.shop

-Matt

 

[Emu]

Sidewinder will be available with walnut stock from Steve Corcoran.

 

[Scott.t]

The huben is a good rifle. I had one in .22 and was very accurate and able to go to 80+ fpe. They make it in a wood stock. FX wildcat MK3 compact is a great rifle, great ergonomics, laser accurate and light weight. I let my huben go for my current wildcat compact, though it doesn’t have the power of the huben, I’m happier with the wildcat

 

[MysticalDragon]

The brk ghost is solid. Think alphawolf without the electronics. It's also $1500ish cheaper. franklink did an exhaustive breakdown on it.

 

[JimD]

how is your woodworking? This is one of my 3 P35s in a stock I made from a piece of cherry I had left over from making my dining room table and chairs. Could have been walnut if I had that on hand or went and got some. They come with a plastic stock. About 5 lbs. The 25 would come tuned to 40+ fpe and the 22 30+. Plenty for small game in my opinion. They are less than $500 from Krale. The Stoeger Bullshark is closely related with a different stock and a 40mm longer barrel. You can find the Stoeger in the U. S.. They are regulated.

The predecessor rear cocking P15 is still available and comes in a beech stock.

The Crosman/Kral Akela comes in a walnut stock. Rear cocking and unregulated.

 

[Scott.t]

there is a wood stock huben k1 .22 for sale in the classifieds by @Elis5173

 

[Ranchibi]

A Brocock Pathfinder/Atomic, Evol Mini, Taipan Vet Compact (used no longer made I believe), RTI Prophet series Compact, FX Dynamic Hunter, RAW MIicro Hunter....just to name a few to ponder....

 

[bdzjlz]

In my collection is a Charlie Frear .22 Kalibrgun Cricket Long in .22 that will shoot 10 shot 3/8” group at 50 yards with a decent wood stock.

Just a thought….

 

[ctshooter]

The Styer Pro X is available in the US from AirgunSport: https://www.airgunsport.com/store/airguns/steyr-airguns/steyr-pro-x/

Nice rifle, but very loud pop by the ear on each shot. Huben is a quieter option.

Definitely take a look a the American Air Arms EVOL lineup.

I think the Daystate Hunstaman Revere Regulated is worth a look too.

Daystate Huntsman Revere Regulated Safari .177: Airguns of Arizona

 

[ctshooter]

In my collection is a Charlie Frear .22 Kalibrgun Cricket Long in .22 that will shoot 10 shot 3/8” group at 50 yards with a decent wood stock.

Just a thought….

I have the Cricket Mini Carbine version and agree on the accuracy. With JSB or H&N .22 18s @ 800fps it is a laser out to 50 yards. And I say at least 80-100 shots per fill. I'm probably on of the few that really like the Cricket rotary magazines - very easy on pellets with no crushing, 14 rounds and the loading doesn't bother me one bit.

 

[igolfat8]

RTI Prophet .22 LR or Compact. Stupid accurate and EASY to tune. Simple design and robustly built.

 

[Stubbers]

RTI Prophet .22 LR or Compact. Stupid accurate and EASY to tune. Simple design and robustly built.

Not to mention AoA has a used one for really cheap right now, although OP likes wood stocks.

RTI Prophet Performance Cerakote .22 LR – USED: Airguns of Arizona

 

[bowwild]

Wow, lots of options. I'm going to check out a few of these.
Thanks
Roy

JimD. Actually, I am a pretty avid woodworker (hobbyist). I just made three of these oak gun vises with oak wood screw I made myself. I'll end up listing one or two here eventually. This one is my prototype.

 

[bowwild]

I have long admired the Cricket Mini-Carbine with skeleton stock. I think of all I've looked at above, this is my favorite without selling the farm (literally). However, I didn't see pricing on the Georgia Airgun site.

 

[bowwild]

I owned one of the original Daystate Regal XL. Now I'm interested in the Revere Regulated. I like the sporter style better than tactical.

 

[MysticalDragon]

I owned one of the original Daystate Revere XL. Now I'm interested in the Revere Regulated. I like the sporter style better than tactical.

Its a good rifle. I have a hunstman revere safari. Ive heard of many that shoot field target with it. Its a noo bones just get it done rifle.

 

[bowwild]

Mystical
I read your review of your rifle. Very thorough! Like you mentioned I like walnut best but that adjustable comb is an asset. I'd almost modify a walnut version with an adjustable comb.

 

[JimD]

Roy,

If you get a P35 and want to make a wood stock for it send me a PM and I'll send you some tips. It is easier than others I done to inlet. I use my Domino but you could make the same cuts other ways. I've made 3 so far (for my 3 p35s).

Jim

 

[bowwild]

Jim,
Thanks for this offer! I'm still on the fence on returning to PCP, looking at Compressors first. The GX 4 is the most intriguing so far. I may buy a compressor before I even buy the rifle.