Never owned a PCP. Have no desire to ever own one. So I don't have any to sell. I'll stick with my springers.
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Ever want to sell every PCP? Just go back to tuned springers?
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At this point I have a mix of PCPs and high-quality springers. I enjoy them both. I like working on some things about airguns (and powder burners for that matter) but I'm not an OCD tuner who just has to get the absolute most out of a rifle. My goal is enjoyment. Having things that work properly and look and sound like I want them to be add to that immensely. I just about gave up the hobby years ago trying to make a Marauder do something it wasn't meant to do. Tuning sounds simple and I guess it can be. But, it can also make you scream too.
And you're right about YouTube - there is some great info there. There are also some guys who just want to try to impress you with their knowledge (which may not even be right), etc.
And you're right about YouTube - there is some great info there. There are also some guys who just want to try to impress you with their knowledge (which may not even be right), etc.
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I started out with springers back in the early 1990’s. My first springer was a Beeman R1 in .177. Eventually learned the correct hold technique for springers and was very impressed with the accuracy of them. Added a HW97 and a TX200 to the collection. Over time, sold the R1, HW97 and TX and bought a Beeman R1 Laser MkIII .20 gas ram. I eventually sold the springers and got my first pcp, a tuned Marauder in .25 cal. and a Shoebox compressor, tank, fill hoses and enjoyed it for a while. Eventually, wanted to get back to basics and bought back the Beeman R1 Laser from a good friend. Currently am going with a TX200 in .22 and a HW97K in .177. That is one of the things that keeps me enjoying the air gun sport, it has so many options to enjoy, from simple and relatively inexpensive, to wildly technical and expensive.
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Always was a springer guy, springers are real air rifles, right? Until one day I purchased a PCP, the rest is history.
Love them both for each unique qualities. As many members here, I do not think one type is a substitute for another.
Love them both for each unique qualities. As many members here, I do not think one type is a substitute for another.
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No. I could see myself getting rid of my compressors and tanks and just hand pumping, if I cut way back on shooting. The equipment really piles up. I will always keep one FWB124 but I enjoy shooting pcps more now, for a lot of reasons, but accuracy 50 yards and in isn't one of them. PCPs are just so much quieter and relaxing to shoot. I shoot at targets 50 to 100 yards out with wild turkeys walking in front of the target not caring that I am shooting it. That doesn't happen with a springer, it's just loud enough they move on quickly. I have also shot at, and missed, starlings that didn't hear the shot, that I got a second shot on, which never happened with a springer. To each their own, but my pcp stays.
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I have at least one of everything: PCP, springers/gas rams, CO2 and a vintage Silver Streak. The 20 I have left after downsizing fit my wants/needs nicely enough. I enjoy shooting all of them and don't see ever selling off to go to just one platform.
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...PCP has always been a favorite...people who whack out are just crazy...
...I do want a springer and I even know what kind...
...I do want a springer and I even know what kind...
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I left springers behind in 1968 when I got a Benjamin 342. No reason to go back to banjo guns EVER!
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I have many springers (and several gas rams), have had them since very young and probably always will have a springer around. There is a place for everything.
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Got my first springer last year after buying nothing but PCPs for the last 5 years. Before owning a springer I would read the posts about quality springers on AGN and was curious to see why there was a lot of love for them. I also liked that they didn’t need to be filled with air and they require less maintenance, just the rifle and a tin. So I ended up getting an RWS 48(.22)in a trade and loved it so much I grabbed up a vintage 48(.177) & a John in PA tuned 54. After shooting the 54 I knew quality springers would always be in my collection. Now it’s time to get a Weihrauch, AA, and a Walther
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Thing of the past with either the Sportsmatch Dampa mount or a Diana Bullseye ZR mount. Pricey, yes. Worth the cost, yes.
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I understand the concern. I've learned good BKL one piece mounts DON'T walk anywhere.
I use Leapers, Hawke Airmax AMX, UTG. All springers are tuned with buttoned pistons. I have only one Japanese Bushnell on a 6.5ft/lb HW30. BKL rings. I wouldn't risk that scope on anything over 8ft/lbs or a PCP.
You degrease Dovetail & rings. Lap if needed, align & torque properly. No problem.
I wouldn't put an expensive scope on a magnum springer if not tuned. I'd still be worried if tuned but a magnum. I wish EVERY airgun had HW quality sights or better. At least the option.
I definitely would want a refined Diana Bullseye Z on another 25ft/lb John Thomas 54 .22 preferably a TO6 Barrel and everything else TO1 all metal. Made in West Germany if possible. Early 90's era RWS AG's.
My HW30 w/ Japanese Bushnell. Can't miss.
Here's a treat. From L to R:
My BELOVED R1 .22 fully buttoned & Thomas tuned as this was (most of mine) a personal gun of his. It's not for sale ever. My Mother, who's gone 4 years this upcoming Christmas Day helped me get it, and my 1992 48 .177. I'll never sell either.
What the anonymous person, (Who gave me a negative feedback under profile, anonymously, and yet, I don't dox him) is mad about, is,
I said, "I wouldn't even sell this R1 for $650.00 + shipping, which would be enough for a BNIB HW90." And, yes I hung up on them. I never said it was worth a million dollars or something like that, in a return drunken voicemail yelling at me.
Moving on. A Walther, LGV Master Pro, that now belongs to a very nice young man whose a big FT shooter. He drove all the way from NYS to acquire her. I do hope he's happy.
The HW30. She's special. That's all I can say. The tuner did her up with the utmost care.
And my prize jewel!
RWS 52 .25 marked 02 02 TO1. Nice iron sights. I did put a fine reticle Hawke Airmax on it recently. Believe it or not in early morning no winds, all 16.54 GTO, 20.14 FTT, 25.43 Kings were either under a dime out to 50 yards and from cloverleaf 3 shots to 7 under a nickel at 75 yards.
Last 3 on left, my 48's. (2) .177's, (1) .22. 2 older pristine ones marked 08/08, 08/06, and my precious 05 1988 Tomas tuned tack driver.
HW30 .177 below, again.
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Well, I'm in the process. My last PCP is currently on the classifieds. When it is gone and I get rid of the two 4500psi tanks I will be back to springers and a pair of Crosman pump up handguns. I have an R7, R9, and HW95k, might even add something else it it hits me.
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