N/A PCP for neighbor

Take a look at Dar gen 3.

Barra 250 in classifieds, Macavity MA2, stuff like that. Inexpensive (relatively) & supposed to be good out of the box. There are a lot more "lower tier", decent shooting guns available than there used to be.

Gamo Urban, it is a seriously deadly, simple, inexpensive PCP. Squirrels out to 60+ yards are toast. The sender doing their part diligently of course… Its been out quite a few years and is a proven gun over that time. Should’ve kept mine… The BSA barrel, simply stellar…

Umarex Notos at his age, small, light, regulated , adjustable butt stock, quiet and accurate.

Ranchibi said:

Umarex Notos at his age, small, light, regulated , adjustable butt stock, quiet and accurate.

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I 2nd the Notos but get aftermarket magazines. The OEM mags suck!

notos for best cost to out of box performance
or
airacuda for more traditional wood stock if its a preference at a reasonable cost to out of box performance.
or akela from AR. they’re surprisingly really well built

Like the intentions. Keep it light weight and keep it simple. Does your neighbor still have good eyesight? I know I'm having issues in my mid-50's ... so certain red dots don't work for me and I need magnification with the option of an illuminated reticle. Hope you find something.

Urban is mag fed and will require a scope. No open sights if that matters.

Another consideration the Diana Stormrider Gen 2 synthetic. Light weight 4.6 lbs. Has open sights, single shot tray and mag included. I just bought one last month and use the open sights to hit 1" spinners all day at 25 yds from a rest. Power is fairly high - up to 26 fpe (15.89 at 860 fps) so that might be a consideration or concern. 35 quality shots per fill. $220 at Pyramid Air.

The Gamo Urban and the Umarex Notos are about the same price, around $230.
I recommend the Gamo Urban.
My Gamo Urban is more accurate than both of my Notos, and much more powerful.

Storedsselling Gamo Urban

Stores selling Umarex Notos

Notos or XM1, simply for the fact they're regulated and good to go out of the box. There is no learning the power curve as you might with an unregged gun. Its either shooting exactly where you want or needs filled. both are going to generate more power than the break barrel.

RabbitofCaerbannog said:

Notos or XM1, simply for the fact they're regulated and good to go out of the box. There is no learning the power curve as you might with an unregged gun. Its either shooting exactly where you want or needs filled. both are going to generate more power than the break barrel.

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You can get much pesting done with a simple unregulated PCP… The Urban is a proven arse kicker, regulator simply not needed for its intended use…

I have a .22 Avenger and a .22 Urban with all the stuff he needs to get going. Both are like new. If you pay the freight, I will give one to you so you can give it to him. If interested, PM me. The Urban shoots the cheapie Crosman 14.35gr premier pellets beautifully out to the 35 yards I have available at my home range. The Urban is unregulated. The Avenger is regulated.

Surprised that not much love for avenger x. Power accuracy and affordable. Love mine.

Is your friend of 79 happy with his springer?
Does he noticeably have difficulty cocking and loading?
Will introducing him to a PCP, compressors, and their particular quirks be an adventure he would welcome starting


Asked by a 76-year-old who shoots both ways

Edward

SilentSquirrel said:

Is your friend of 79 happy with his springer?
Does he noticeably have difficulty cocking and loading?
Will introducing him to a PCP, compressors, and their particular quirks be an adventure he is capable of/willing to start?

Asked by a 76-year-old who shoots both

Edward

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The OP stated he has a HPAC to fill his neighbors PCP. A simple to use PCP seems the best bet for this neighbor who has proven quite deadly with his springer. No need to overly complicated the gents squirrel killing requirements… A simple, good PCP would simply make that older gentleman smile. Kudos to the OP for his neighborly generosity…

L.Leon said:

You can get much pesting done with a simple unregulated PCP… The Urban is a proven arse kicker, regulator simply not needed for its intended use…

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if you can get a regulated gun for the same price, why not?

Dar yes and Notos yes,,,,,Either way both are very accurate,

He is usedto a single shot so........ QB79 with the least costly regulated HPA tank . Great trigger, all wood & metal, open sight (or scope if he likes), under $100 w/out tank.
Naturally an urban is decent also but the QB gets alot more shots before he needs refilled.

John