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  1. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    Well, I got my Diana 48, but didn't have the chance to shoot as I had no pellets nor scope mounts/rings. I did get some JSB exact jumbo heavy diabolo 18.13gr in and got about 3 shots through the iron sights. Before going on vacation I got the scope mounting stuff in and put it on myself. Went...
  2. blackburn11

    best mount for 50mm scope on a RWS 48

    Was about to get the UTG Drooper Scope Rail, 11mm-to-Weavedapter and UTG 1″ Rings, Low. But I got the gun last night and it had an insert sheet/ad listing the following mount... Bullseye ZR 1-Pc Mount, 1" Rings, 11mm Dovetail, 0.04" Droop Compensation, Recoil Compensation Guess I thought if...
  3. blackburn11

    best mount for 50mm scope on a RWS 48

    Would the UTG dropper mount work with these "low" rings and still leave room for the 50mm objective lens? UTG Drooper Scope Rail, 11mm-to-Weaver Adapter, Compensates for Droop & Stops Scope Shift UTG 1" Rings, Low, Weaver/Picatinny, Quick Lock
  4. blackburn11

    best mount for 50mm scope on a RWS 48

    I just bought a Diana RWS 48. I got a different edition as it was cheaper. http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/spring-piston/diana-model-48-black-.22/ I also have a scope. Athlon Talos 6-24X50 scope. Talos 6-24×50 ATMR1 MIL...
  5. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    So how about this for the scope mounting... Mantis 1" Rings, Medium, 3/8" Dovetail, 4 Screws/Cap ($12) UTG Drooper Scope Rail, 11mm-to-Weaver Adapter, Compensates for Droop & Stops Scope Shift ($19) I am clueless here. So advice is welcome.
  6. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    Well, I got cold feet and cancelled my Gauntlet order! :( Shopping for hand pumps and tanks was overwhelming and the reality of the cost was rearing its ugly head. Whether it was a $200 pump or a $400 carbon fiber tank... I was in trouble with the wife. After fpgt72 mentioned that about...
  7. blackburn11

    new pcp owner looking for the right hand pump

    Thanks for the input. This info is exactly what I needed.
  8. blackburn11

    new pcp owner looking for the right hand pump

    I just purchased an Umarex Gauntlet (3000psi - 13 cubic inch tank) and an athlon scope. I am on a tight budget (due to wife). To be honest, I have hit my budget already. But I need to fill this gun in order to shoot it! I don't see a carbon fiber tank as an option because of cost. I...
  9. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    Thank you all for the advice. After going back and forth between springers, pcp, and many guns that would absolutely blow my budget... I broke down and ordered the Umarex Gauntlet today. I found an in-stock gauntlet at Sportsman's Guide for $260 shipped. I also bought a like-new Athlon scope...
  10. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    what would you recommend for a reasonably priced hand pump that will last a decent amount of time?
  11. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    That TX200 is a $600 gun even!
  12. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    Do you think a Gauntlet will give that experience though... or at least a more enjoyable experience than a springer around the same price? I do not have the money to spend on the luxury pcp guns.
  13. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    fpgt72, I appreciate your input. And admit that I am worried about the cost of the pcp setup hitting me again... whether it is needing a new/better hand pump or getting an air tank and paying to refill it. I must say that a springer looks like a pain in the ass to shot because you need to...
  14. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    Woah. 120 pumps is more than I thought and 400 pumps is way more than I thought. But not necessarily a deal breaker. lol Noob question. Do you store the gun with the pcp tank loaded? Can you store it at 2000 psi? Or do you need to empty it? I have a 4500 psi fill station 20 minutes from...
  15. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    Thanks for the in-depth post. I will check out the Gamo. I also like the idea of a used option. Though I would hate to get a lemon. I live in Houston, TX. The regulator on the Gauntlet is what SOUNDS appealing to me. That and the larger tank. But I will keep an open mind! Thanks again.
  16. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    Thanks to DuncanHynes... I think I got my scope! Jusanothajoe, I will look into those recs. But for some reason I feel like I want to go with PCP. Though I am not sure exactly why. GunBros, your concern about tank size? Did you mean the Gauntlet has a large tank? The Gauntlet has a 213cc...
  17. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    CampFussell, I will definitely take advantage of the 10 for $10 deal. That is a nice program. I am worried about the hand pump. I see myself going out and shooting a tank (60 shots). I don't THINK the hand pump will wear me out. But I bet those are common last words by people right before...
  18. blackburn11

    advice on purchase

    I am new to the sport. I am 41 and haven't shot anything for about 25 years. I plan to target shoot and perhaps squirrel hunt. Will also eventually teach my daughter (10 years old) to shoot if I can ever get her interested. I do not have much money to invest in the sport. Would say my...