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Springer vs. PCP

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PNWTrekker said:
First off, hello. I am a new member. I have experience with firearms. I am getting my youngest ready for his first big game hunting season. Logistically, it is a pain in the butt to pack up all the gear and head to the range or find a safe place on USFS land to shoot. Then I thought, I'll just get an air gun we can shoot in the back yard to practice the fundamentals and then get some trigger time on the hunting rifles. That though hatched 2 days ago, and I have spent WAY too much time with my face buried in a screen since then. I have paralysis by analysis.

My question is, for mostly plinking, and some occasional hunting (squirrel sized or smaller), what is the best choice for me? I had decided a scoped Diana 34 .22 (hopefully used) then I started looking at PCPs. Reference the PCPs, I try to be a minimalist (unsuccessfully) and do not like starting a new hobby that is gear intensive. My garage is stuffed to the gills with my current hobbies. I love the simplicity of the springers. Rifle, pellets, and all the benchrest supplies and firearm maintenance tools I already have. With a little luck I am hoping to buy someone's retired Diana 34 that is already scoped so that we can start plinking right away because fall is coming fast! The idea (and expense) of buying a PCP, compressor, and managing the fittings, etc. seems overwhelming to me.

So... is a springer the right choice for me or am I missing out on a MUCH better shooting experience by not going with a PCP?
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If it's for a child the Crosman 3622 is a super light choice for a PCP it only fills to 2,000 psi , and is very easy on a compressor.
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Hold-Over or Dial? …Scope Turret Labels - DYI

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I have no idea what any of this means need to do my homework I guess.
When I use a mill dot the very top dot on my scopes vertical line is zero not the center cross dot. That way each dot down is a little further out allowing the use of the full range of the dots not just 1/2. I will learn about this turret stuff the best I can tho.
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Benjamin  Benjamin Maurader Bullpup Stocks where they the same for bolt action & semi?

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MileHighAirGunner said:
No. All the bullpup stock kits I’m aware of, Mad Dog, CraftsmanVit and Rapid70 were made for Gen I and Gen II Marauders. The gauge on the Regulated Marauder aka Marauder Field and Target and SAM does not line up with the Gen I or Gen II stocks. The stocks are specific to the Gen I or Gen II as well and not swappable.
Also, the scope rail mount on the CraftsmanVit and Rapid70 kits mount to the dovetail breech and would not work the with the picatinny breech on the SAM.
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Thank you! So the bullpup kit I finally find will end up on a bolt action. Anyone have a clue where or how I can search the most effectively for a used one? Even if it costs money.
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Airgun shooting for people with PTSD

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As Bedrock Bob said 2 totally different things You are talking about taking guns to a shooting range right. Well if the Person is at a shooting range already that has PTSD , or is a Vet would not the powder burners there cause a stronger trigger than an Airgun
My son has PTSD he is not a Vet like me , and has never been in any military he was tortured by a person that was addicted to crystal meth his Mother's boyfriend. When I tried to get CPS involved they told me crystal meth is a life style. Poor kid suffered through some unspeakable things thus the PTSD. Take some airguns to the range call it Airgun day if someone is at a range already, and wants to try a Airgun that would be great. My son loves to shoot Airguns it is very therapeutic for him . OldVet.
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N/A  Digital/Electronic PCPs - Brands besides Daystate and Skout?

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Arzrover said:
I don't know if it can "beat" it, but my Red Wolf with Heliboard can do what you're suggesting. Very repeatable and very wide range of power... all with a voltage adjustment . Admittedly , it can be a LITTLE slower than a dial, but still pretty easy, quick, and repeatable. That's the one thing I prefer on it over the DW... no reg to adjust... but still very good velocity control over a very wide range.
Bob
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Yep the heliboard is what daystate should have come up with in the first place. Upgrade worth every cent.
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do match grade pellts really shot that better?

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I do not care which brand; it's a general question. The reason is that I can get tight groups with the right pellet once it is found. So, say my .22-PCP likes 18 .34 gr.;would a close to that weight target pellet actaully be better, I am looking for a consensus of thought on this subject. Iam trying to get hole in hole,my rifle is set up perfect as is.
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N/A  Digital/Electronic PCPs - Brands besides Daystate and Skout?

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Arzrover said:
I don't know if it can "beat" it, but my Red Wolf with Heliboard can do what you're suggesting. Very repeatable and very wide range of power... all with a voltage adjustment . Admittedly , it can be a LITTLE slower than a dial, but still pretty easy, quick, and repeatable. That's the one thing I prefer on it over the DW... no reg to adjust... but still very good velocity control over a very wide range.
Bob
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Intriguing. Again, had no idea. So what is the advantage of the DW that would lead someone in that direction? Is it because of wider power range due to the regulator adjustment?

In your case, may I ask what caliber, and what is your power range at your regular setting using a particular pellet. For example, from 20 ft lbs to 40 ft lbs with a turn of the dial from min to max. That kind of range will give a sense.
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Airforce  Condor Tank Valve

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Berserkeley Mike said:
Maybe put a little heat on the tank neck to soften the lock compound and expand the threads? Say, a heat gun or a soft flame, past the end of the blue flame of a atandard home blowtorch, mabe 20 seconds.
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If it is red loctite you need 500f.
I don't know which type they use.

I switched to high flow tophats and carbon fiber bottle. The OEM bottles are in a plastic container.
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