Another first PCP Post

[DJsara]

Just now getting into airguns for pests around the house and backyard plinking. Researching rifles and air compressors but haven't made the dive yet. Lots of good information on here and many vendor sites online.

I've been debating on going with a new Umarex Notos since they are back in stock or something in the Classifieds, preferably in 22. Challenge is the rules for Classifieds with 10 posts and 10 activity days but I feel like it's a better buy. Outside of Notos and Prod, any opinions on preferred brands? Any brands I should steer clear of? I was tempted at the AGT Vixen ad but is this overkill for a first PCP?

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

Welcome!
There are manyyyyy brands these days
.22 is a great all around caliber.
Just stick around and read some posts about compressors and hoses, tethering, make some.comments asking questions and things like I did... time can and will fly by with all of the knowledge and diving into research that can be done in here

 

[DJsara]

Welcome!
There are manyyyyy brands these days
.22 is a great all around caliber.
Just stick around and read some posts about compressors and hoses, tethering, make some.comments asking questions and things like I did... time can and will fly by with all of the knowledge and diving into research that can be done in here

Appreciate it, lots to learn!

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

Appreciate it, lots to learn!

Anytime!
I'm pretty much always researching something in here

 

[orangeokie]

For a first compressor I would recommend the GX CS4. I bought one to try it out along side my much larger Tuxing 042. This little CS4 is a real workhorse and very quiet. You can fill inside the house without getting the little wifey upset.

Amazon.com

 

[orangeokie]

As a first rifle, I would look for a pre-owned Daystate, BSA or Air Arms. Those are three high-quality British made steel and walnut rifles with a long history of excellence.

 

[DJsara]

For a first compressor I would recommend the GX CS4. I bought one to try it out along side my much larger Tuxing 042. This little CS4 is a real workhorse and very quiet. You can fill inside the house without getting the little wifey upset.

Amazon.com

I'll definitely look at this, have it saved on my list. Will get a hand pump to hold me over until I find a compressor after doing my research. Most of these hand pumps look identical and relatively inexpensive.

 

[ba49]

I have had good luck with the AEA Challengers in smaller calibers, lots of power and very accurate but I would take my Notos over just about any medium or lower priced rifle right now. They really are that good if you want a light handy rifle you can carry in the woods all day and hit what you aim at to about 40yds.

 

[DJsara]

I have had good luck with the AEA Challengers in smaller calibers, lots of power and very accurate but I would take my Notos over just about any medium or lower priced rifle right now. They really are that good if you want a light handy rifle you can carry in the woods all day and hit what you aim at to about 40yds.

That's what I'ver been reading, everyone is loving the Notos so far.

 

[jusanothajoe]

I'm not much of a tinkerer, I bought a Daystate Huntsman Regal, opened the box and started shooting, never done anything to it but load and shoot, it is deadly accurate.

 

[DJsara]

I can see myself tinkering, always do lol

 

[Northwoods22]

Although I'm not new to airguns, I'm very new when it comes to PCP guns. On the recommendation of members here I've decided to make the Notos and a decent hand pump my first PCP. Just waiting for payday.

Also, I just noticed PA has them back in stock-

Umarex Notos | PCP Carbine Air Rifle | Pyramyd AIR

The Umarex Notos is a lightweight pcp carbine air rifle that gets 700 fps/13 fpe and can be used for small game hunting.

www.pyramydair.com

 

[beerthief]

think you made a wise decision , gun and hand pump first , Remember you do not have to shoot the gun down to the regulator pressure easier to hand pump to top it off after 20 shots rather than 40 shots or what ever is half of the shots your gun can do .

 

[DJsara]

Although I'm not new to airguns, I'm very new when it comes to PCP guns. On the recommendation of members here I've decided to make the Notos and a decent hand pump my first PCP. Just waiting for payday.

Also, I just noticed PA has them back in stock-

Umarex Notos | PCP Carbine Air Rifle | Pyramyd AIR

The Umarex Notos is a lightweight pcp carbine air rifle that gets 700 fps/13 fpe and can be used for small game hunting.

www.pyramydair.com

Did you choose a scope to go with the Notos?

 

[Northwoods22]

Did you choose a scope to go with the Notos?

I have a spare UTG Bug Buster 3x9 AO in need of a home. Pretty nice scope for the money. Ought to work well on the Notos.

 

[ba49]

If you do decide on the Notos just a heads up, Pyramyd Air now has extra magazines in stock. First I have seen stock ones for sale in months. I'm guessing they won't last long.

 

[DJsara]

If you do decide on the Notos just a heads up, Pyramyd Air now has extra magazines in stock. First I have seen stock ones for sale in months. I'm guessing they won't last long.

Thanks for the heads up!