I am sorry to send out a "what should I get..." question but maybe I can simplify it a bit. I have years of experience with spring air rifles and pistols daisy 753, R10, FWB 90 pistol etc. PCP sound interesting but I need to try one to decide how much different it is ie more fun (like i need another gun to shoot). My criteria is:
1 I will hand pump initially ( I only shoot 20-30 pellets in a sitting ) ... sound like a pain but lowers initial investment.
2 Target only , I will not hunt with it. Range 30-50 yards max.
3 Regulated??? since I am pumping ?? Is this really a requirement
4 Low maintenance (I like the 5 year warranty on Benjamin?? maybe not a big deal). Works when I take it out of the box. I do not want to fix guns I like to shoot.
5 Probably .177 but would consider .22 if you have a good reason (I have all 177 now)
7 Accurate!!! not olympic accurate but i consider dime size groups at 30 yards pretty cool. Quarter size at 50 yards?? Is this reasonable.
8 Cost?? $500-600 max or would I be able to get something for less? It seems a Marauder fits my bill , I wont regret lower quality, good warranty, accurate?, and I can sell it if I dont like it but would much prefer something less expensive. I dont want to regret going cheap.
**** OR my real question is: for a occasional shooter 1x week to shoot 30 pellets can I get something less expensive and fit this criteria??? Thanks
1 I will hand pump initially ( I only shoot 20-30 pellets in a sitting ) ... sound like a pain but lowers initial investment.
2 Target only , I will not hunt with it. Range 30-50 yards max.
3 Regulated??? since I am pumping ?? Is this really a requirement
4 Low maintenance (I like the 5 year warranty on Benjamin?? maybe not a big deal). Works when I take it out of the box. I do not want to fix guns I like to shoot.
5 Probably .177 but would consider .22 if you have a good reason (I have all 177 now)
7 Accurate!!! not olympic accurate but i consider dime size groups at 30 yards pretty cool. Quarter size at 50 yards?? Is this reasonable.
8 Cost?? $500-600 max or would I be able to get something for less? It seems a Marauder fits my bill , I wont regret lower quality, good warranty, accurate?, and I can sell it if I dont like it but would much prefer something less expensive. I dont want to regret going cheap.
**** OR my real question is: for a occasional shooter 1x week to shoot 30 pellets can I get something less expensive and fit this criteria??? Thanks