I'm looking for a lightweight bullpup in the 500$ range. The artemus p15 was on the list until I saw it was hard to get parts. Now I'm looking at a flashpup. Anything else I should consider.It is for squirrel hunting.
Looking for lightweight bulpup
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The Flashpup is a great gun, 6 lbs is light, I have several, very accurate and powerful. I have some for sale in the Classifieds, I have too many.
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id be looking at a marauder pistol with shoulder stock .. if any gun was ever designed specifically to waste squirrels its the prod, its the nutter grim reaper lol, i bet mine has well over 100 kills under its belt, few escape it .. very few lol ..
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Rapid 70 has that new bullpup kit for the Marauder pistol (aka P-rod) as well.
Not sure how heavy the entire thing is or how much it costs.
Not sure how heavy the entire thing is or how much it costs.
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Snowpeak p35 - P15 Mid cocking - Synthetic Stock, parts readily available on ebay and UK online retaiIers p15 and p35
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The Akela is about $130 over your budget so I would seriously consider one of KatoKevins Flashpups. Not sure if his are .22’s but with the limited air capacity, I’m not sure what a .25’s shot string and count looks like. But those guns are about as good as you are going to get with a sub $500 budget. You could also seek out a used Puncher Breaker. The P15 is the king of lightweight bullpups. It’s also king poop of turd island. I have one and have over $1,300 in it to get it up to other bullpups standards. It was the most extensive project gun I ever owned but it’s a keeper now.
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https://www.pyramydair.com/product/kral-puncher-np-03-pcp-carbine-synthetic-stock?m=4774#9503
Far superior to P-rod. 3x the air capacity, your choice of caliber, excellent stock design.
Under your budget!
Far superior to P-rod. 3x the air capacity, your choice of caliber, excellent stock design.
Under your budget!
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When Crosman was accepting the 25% discount I got my Akelas for less than $500. Supposedly if you call and ask for a discount you can get one for 20%. Haven’t tried that myself. Crosman is stocking parts for these guns also. Some guys have order parts so that has been confirmed.
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I bet Wes from airgunarcheryfun.ca could get any p15 parts you'd need also.
I've heard they're great guns, prod is ugly IMO
I've heard they're great guns, prod is ugly IMO
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I really think you should consider a used FX wildcat MK2 if your budget could go up. What fine rifles these are! Love them for pellets. I am always surprised how light mine is with 6 full magazines on the side of it, wearing a Hawke Frontier 3-15x50 and yet it's still a feather. Obviously if it can't my suggestion is pointless, just throwing it out there. Keep checking the classifieds as you can substantially increase your airgun value with $500 with the right deal and seller.
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I'd say a wildcat but the budget is $500 emmmmm................
Really your best pick is a P15, why shoot it down with a parts worry before you even got it.
Really your best pick is a P15, why shoot it down with a parts worry before you even got it.
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Kral Puncher breaker can be tuned down, my .22 flashpup is a tree rat killing machine. I run heavy JSB pellets and have no complaints with these 2 rifles!
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22cal FlashPup.2&1/2 years now. Solid performer. Hard hitting and very accurate out to 50yds with good pellets like JSB 18gr/AirArms 18gr/and H&N Match 21gr. Only issue I had were with the magazines. It comes with a single shot tray that I use exclusively. I have to be more aware of rifle cant but that could just be me. Steve of AEAC did a review as well as Shooter 1721
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Funny that the P15 is both one of the cheapest guns but also winds up costing people a premium price in the end. I'm about to start that same journey...I hope I cut myself off way before $1300
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Save a little more and buy a Daystste Regal XL. They are on sale at AoA.
It is not a bullpup, but is very short and very light.
It is extreamly accurate.
It is reliable.
It is beautiful.
It's a keeper.
You won't regret.
It is not a bullpup, but is very short and very light.
It is extreamly accurate.
It is reliable.
It is beautiful.
It's a keeper.
You won't regret.
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