Advice- PCP replacing a .22 Powderburner

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texagdds

texagdds

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My old .22 Powderburner has bit the dust. I have used pellet guns (mainly springers) for years and liked them, but have recently gotten the bug for a PCP after shooting my father in laws and loving the accuracy and quietness. I would like to replace that space in my gun safe with a PCP, .22-.30 caliber. I mainly use the gun for rabbits, snakes, birds, maybe a coyote that comes in the yard (although this has never happened). All shots are within 80 yds. Most within 50The two guns I’m looking at are the Hatsan Bullmaster and the FX Impact. I like the Bullmaster because it’s semi auto and I can get another shot off quick if i miss a snake. I like the impact because, well, it seems awesome, I’m concerned I won’t be able to reload and get another shot off in time though. I’m looking for some guidance from people wiser than me in this area.As an aside – I’ve been moved by the outpouring of support after the YouTube debacle that has hit so many talented creators. All of you on this forum do a great job, and are incredibly respectful, it’s a shame that it’s come to this. 
 
For rabbits, and birds a .25 will do the job within the 50 to 80yd range you shoot at, in fact its almost overkill, but a coyote is a tougher critter so a .30 would do the trick. For that if you're dead set on those two options for PCP's the Impact will give you better mileage. As for snakes I don't have a clue what it takes to take them out, or the quicker shots needed on a miss.
 
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Except the yote a .177 does what you want, a .22 is more than enough & the .30 will take away much for the fun of airguns due to ammo cost/air use... .

The Impact may not be the very best 1st pcp rig, many many adjustments, do NOT run to low on air or problems could arise from just that, or maybe that is what you like about that rifle. Any decent .22 with a regulator - you dont really want to deal with a "sweet spot" in filling/shooting.

Where do you live? Other airgun folks in your area? Always best if totally new to get together with some other people and shoot what theyhave & learn a bit first hand.

John
 
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You can look at ( and add yourself with some description/contact info ) the member map:
https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=1575620#

And of course Field Target is the most fun one can have, it is worth contacing eveyone in TX:
http://www.aafta.org/html/organization/organization_aafta_clubs_sw.html

Dont let "Field Target" "Club" or " competition" fool you, my favorite club cost $5-10.00 per shot depending on whether lunch is served or not, field target is a hoot and you'll learn more in one day than reading for a year, and the big competition with new folks is to put as many airguns in their hands as possible. And as FT shooters own ALL types of airguns
you could likely arrange trying whatever airgun you think you might like. 

Not sure just how long a Mile is there but it would be well worth driving several hours if you'd really like to get off to a good start. Do not be afraid to contact any airgun type person who lists an email. In TN I had a good number of "interested in airguns" people over to the House, always a good time for all.

John
 
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I would vote against the bullmaster personally. I've heard of feeding and accuracy issues with them. The impact would be good but I think too complicated for a newer guy. I think you'd be better off with a simpler bullpup either a Taipan Veteran Standard in .25 or maybe the wildcat mk2s in .25. my vote is the Taipan but others do like there wildcats
 
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The Impact is a fantastic rifle, but you'd be paying for adjustment functions that you may never use. I'd recommend you take a look at the Wildcat in .22., just take it out of the box and shoot. It's regulated and will yield around 70 shots per fill, plus it is crazy accurate. That a decent scope should give you most everything you want.
 
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Part of it depends on your budget. I like numerous lower end PCP's now days and a .22 can take a rabbit. Our British Brother's prove that all the time. In the low end, a yet unproven option is the Crosman Fortitude. The other $300 and up guns each provide an advantage here and there. I have a Marauder and am very partial to it, as I've got it shooting well at 75 yards, but am looking for something better (read, longer range accuracy), but that means more $$.

The Umerex Gauntlet gets good reviews and is $300, that leaves cash for a pump or tank (I recommend tank, I hate pumping).

Always a hard choice 
 
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Great input - I do hate pumping. My father in law has a marauder in .177 and a hand pump. I had no idea the silhouette was won with the impact. I guess that means a semi auto isn’t necessary... maybe just more fun. Accuracy is really what I’m after. I get to tinkering with things and wish I had gotten the better option first - I’m sure no one else is like that (joke). That’s why I had my eye on the impact. The Bullmaster just seemed promisingly accuracy and with the semi auto for quick reload. I’ve got another 22 if it came to it, but definitely want something that I can pull out the most and kill what is needed with precision. 
 
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