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Hi all,



I'm new to pcp's and this is my first post, so if it seems I don't know what I'm talking about, that is correct.

I have had springer .177's for decades and am in need of something with more power for ground hogs and similar sized pests. From what I've read, a .25 pcp would fit the bill nicely. I'm wondering how, on average, they maintain their pressure over time? It could be weeks or months in between use. I like the Mrod a lot, but, would I be better to get a RWS 48 in .22 (or ??) for this type of use?

Thanks in advance.
 
An RWS 48 would perform occasional use, with much less ancillary equipment, well. If you really don't plan to do a lot of shooting, just the occasional pesting shot, get that. Since your goal isn't a shooting past time or hobby, that will make your life a lot easier. Give the 56TH version a look. If I was to get out of pcp's I would look hard at that.
 
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A rws 48 in .177 would fit the bill. My 48 shooting jsb 10.3 (.031 bc) @ 870 for 17.3 mv fpe will smoke groundhogs @ 70 yds. 11 fpe lefi @ 70 yds. More than enough power for the job. Shot placement is critical with the .177 or any caliber. +1 on the he Air force guns however keep be in mine added expenses for air supply. The 48 in .177 or .22 would be fine.
 
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New member here, but have played with airguns off and on in between my powder burners. I have an Airforce Talon SS for two decades or close to it. It's perfect for your needs. Quiet pest control is why I bought mine. Was using .22s and .410s prior to that. 

Mine is a.22. For groundhogs I would get the .22 or the .25. It'll have the power, shot placement is key. Right behind an ear on the correct angle is very effective. I've dropped raccoons and feral cats humanely this way. And the tank will hold air a long time between shots. Sometimes I don't touch mine for months. I just use a hand pump. I just don't let it run dry. If noise isn't a problem, get the 18 inch barrel for a little more oommph and accuracy. If you get an older used one, get back to me about a baffle system for quietting it down if you go with an SS. Mine is very silent with some washers and electrical conduit end caps.

And to show everyone how long I've had this, it was a blem that I bought with a hand pump for the princely sum of $375 plus shipping. Never could figure out what the blem is.


 
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They should hold air as long as you ask it to. I have a P-rod that I picked up today for the first time in probably 2 months and it still had a full charge, right where I left it. I have gone months and months and had air in my guns. If you were to leave it in you pick-up where it gets super hot then cold ECT. ECT. you might have problems. But as long as the orings stay good you should hold air for quit a while. 
 
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A pneumatic device does not like to just sit it should be used or things will fail and i can say they will fail with use also but the members are correct for the amount of use you plan it would be a lot of equipment to sit that much. As for that caliber question i removed so many animals with my .25 shooting 34 grain heavies that worked well I assure you my two .30 calibers I now use for day and night work do much better on the ground hogs and especially the coons. 50ft/Lbs at the muzzle and now 75 ft/lbs.. The .30 will rock their world.
 
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The other side of the coin is that pcp’s are relatively easy to maintain if they do fail. Changing orings is a skill worth learning in order to have the benefit of a pcp at the ready to plug a critter at a moments notice. 


as far as what .25 pcp to get, that depends on your budget. If you are looking at a mrod .25 then it’s not the regulated field and target version right? So 450 bucks more or less. What .25 pcp to get for $450 if not the marauder? Dunno- maybe a good deal will come up on the boards!




 
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I see Pyramid Air has a reconditioned Evanix .357 Sniper for $900. I believe it's a 2020 too! They are pricey guns and a good deal at $900. You also have follow up shots, being semi automatic. All the reviews I've read about it, say its accuracy is great.

Just find out why they have it and make sure you get a warranty that includes shipping back and forth if they did a repair. 
 
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