Decided on first PCP - Right choice?

I think the Streamline is going to be a hit. It's got all the bells and whistles of the higher end FX models without the price tag. 
Personally, I would never own a RAW.
I would have pointed you towards the Wildcat, with picatnny rail, if a Bullpup was an option. I'm pretty excited to see what the Streamline is capable of. I think you made a good choice. It's tough making a decision on your first high end PCP. Lots of pro's and con's to consider.
Tom

I always liked the look of the streamline when I saw it for the first time. How much and where do you even find one for sale at? I'm sure AOA but I can't see any specs anywhere I've searched on Google

I second Tominco's statements.

 FX streamline doesn't suppouse to have a msrp of around $750 ?
UK $700 Pounds .

Impact sir you should consider it. With a hawke sidewinder up top and the Atlas bipod below it dresses up very nicely. Also the fixed shroud makes her look damn sexy! It's a great gun just my .02 cents.

I personally would wait until after the first batch of FX streamlines have gotten into
peoples hands to make sure there aren't any major bugs that need fixing like their have been with the impact.
I would go RAW, and if the stock is the biggest killer for you give Martin a call
and see, they do a lot of custom catering and I wouldn't be surprised if they could change the trigger guard for you.

I probably wouldn't buy an FX, due to the engineering problems I've read about them, over the years.

The Impact's that you mentioned is just the latest one.

I shot a Royale a couple weeks ago that had been ripping breech seal O-rings. Independence was an AWESOME idea, but there were reports of it leaking. Being airtight and not shooting parts off are kind of basic requirements for PCP airguns, you know?

Granted, only the O-ring breakage problem was first-hand; the rest is just what I've heard of.

I've not heard of a similar amount of basic design problems from BSA, Daystate, or Air Arms, for example.

RAWs are great, maybe the best quality guns made today, but they're not lightweight or handy. The guys in my club are slowly dropping their Steyrs in favor of RAWs for field target shooting.

The obvious point is that nobody knows yet. 

Even if everyone here said "I think you made the best possible choice, that gun will make you a better man, a better shooter and more attractive to the ladies", it wouldn't mean anything until they are in people's hands.

Even when they are in general population, the only opinion that will really matter is yours. 

Until you buy your first pcp gun, you won't really know what does and doesn't work for you. People make assumptions about what they can and can't live with but they can be wrong. I assumed (before my first purchase) that I could live with an entry level gun and it didn't matter if it was heavy (because I was strong). I also assumed I could live with hand pumping. I was wrong on all 3. 

One thing I would say is if it has everything you want, it's not a bad place to start. If there is a feature you think you might like on a gun that is $200 more (or whatever), get the one you want instead.

"Tominco"
Personally, I would never own a RAW.

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Tom,

I'm curious about this statement. I don't own a RAW, nor have I ever seen one in person, but based on what I've read on this site and elsewhere, they are high quality, superbly accurate, American made air rifles that often are used by shooters when they win various competitive shooting events.

So, what's not to like? Maybe I've missed something about RAW but it sounds like an air rifle maker that ought to be admired. Why would you never own one?

Matt

It's going to be my next one too!

Order up an American Air Arms EVOL .30. It is a beast.

I just received a RAW. Anyone who said this needs help.

Personally Id go in no order AAs510, WAR Flex or Daystate wolverine. I own these guns so im not just sharing what others have said. The Daystate is so refined and well balanced and just nice to look at. The AAs510 is light and affordable and shoots well the Flex by WAR is a lazer and it shoots better than I can. I own 20+ pcps and id sell most of them except these three.

About a month ago, I spent some range time with a RAW .30, Flex .30, and a Mutant Standard. I have owned, worked on, and shot alot of airguns. Since you seem to want a rifle versus a pup, I will skip past the Mutant which was awesome by the way, but these 3 are among the best I have first hand experience with.

The RAW and Flex were both equally impressive on all levels. The Flex doesn't have the benchrest appeal of the RAW as it has more of a tactical AR type feel and look. Aside from that, they were 2 of the best airguns I have shot. Fit, Finish, and Function were on par with Daystate and I am a huge Daystate fan. Daystate wins because I think there stocks are much more friendly to the eye than a RAW and the tactical setup of the Flex. 

So, my top 3 would be Daystate, RAW, Flex. Others that I really like and think are wonderful are the AA repeaters and the BSA R-10.

BSA R-10 Hell I forgot that girl AJ she is a fine shooter also!! Shes just not in my top three but a fine shooter as far as bullpups go Im not a fan Im old and shaky and those bullpups with there light front ends are hard for me to control but I hear the Mutant and atamans are dam fine shooters.As far as accuracy is concerened most new pcps all shoot well and so its mostly now more about how the gun fits your shooting style. 

Not a bullpup fan either. I did own a couple Crickets and they were great, but I like rifles and carbines. Although, if i were to buy another pup, it would be a Mutant. I agree that almost all of today's pcps are really great and accurate. Even the lower priced options tend to be accurate. It all comes down to the level of fit and finish you desire and the feel or how it shoulders. Good thing there are tons of airgun options these days. Something for everyone is pretty much available.

"TimTebow"BSA R-10 Hell I forgot that girl AJ she is a fine shooter also!! Shes just not in my top three but a fine shooter as far as bullpups go Im not a fan Im old and shaky and those bullpups with there light front ends are hard for me to control but I hear the Mutant and atamans are dam fine shooters.As far as accuracy is concerened most new pcps all shoot well and so its mostly now more about how the gun fits your shooting style.

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Not all bullpups are light. Some are but so are some regular rifles. If you haven't had the opportunity to try some of the bullpups that have a weight that is more inline with your preferance, I recommend giving it another chance.

There is no reason why a bullpup should be lighter than a rifle. The key point of them is that they retain a full length barrel and air tube, just arranged in a shorter package. For example, a Cricket 25 bullpup's weight is not much different to the rifle. It certainly isn't light. They are shorter though (like a carbine) so they are easier to hold and point as the balance is closer to your body. They give me less back ache and my arms don't get as tired when shooting off-hand (which helps accuracy). 

The Cricket, Edgun, Ataman and Pulsar bullpups might be more to your liking.

The brands that make lighter bullpups, like FX, typically make lighter rifles too. I guess they much use thinner wall barrels or something.