My 1st PCP my Taipan Veteran Long .25 is HERE!

[RoaringWren]

Wow after a couple of years of researching, agonizing, mind changing and justifying the pros and cons of many PCPs. Then talking myself in and out of actually getting a PCP. I Did It! I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a Taipan Veteran Long .25 caliber from Tony at Talon Tunes a couple of weeks ago. I haven’t been this excited about an air rifle since getting my Daisy Red Ryder BB gun back in 1973. I was in the window all day long and missed it being delivered when I was in the bathroom  


Now I’m bummed as it’s been snowing for the past two days. Oh well I’ll work something out. 

 

[Guest]

Congratulations. Great gun. Quality.

 

[Metalmaniac]

Great choice. I have a .22 shorty and a .25 long and love both.

 

[deke]

It appears you have performed your due diligence. And a Element optic to boot. Well done Sir! Excellent choices.

 

[glasseye3d]

Congratulations on this one. Huge bullpup fan...

 

[RoaringWren]

It appears you have performed your due diligence. And a Element optic to boot. Well done Sir! Excellent choices.

Thank you yes Due Due Due Diligence.  

 

[rangur1]

You will grow to love this gun the longer you have it. It's a set it , forget it gun that's a hunter - killer. Very durable and easy to adjust and maintain. 

 

[RoaringWren]

That’s awesome. I need a set it and forget it gun after all this planning time. Will update this post when I can test it. 

 

[RM100GUY]

You didn't get enough pellets for that gem! You made the correct choice, your gunna' love it...curious, what made you finially decide on the Taipan? Took me several years to see the light...lol.

 

[CP598]

I too am starting to research what my next purchase will be. I am currently leaning toward the Taipan. Sounds like an amazing air gun!!

 

[yenniedn]

That's a great first PCP. Great rifle - not my favorite due to the rear cocking but definitely one of the best values you can get in a PCP.

 

[RoaringWren]

RM100GUY I wanted an accurate, reliable gun that you didn’t need to fiddle with too much. I wanted something short enough that I could do pesting from inside my home or from my shed. Also I wanted to do target shooting as well. Ended up talking to Tony at Talon Tunes and he suggested the Taipan. 


CP598. Whew good luck. I seriously overthought this for too long. I finally said there is no “perfect” one gun, so get the best one for most of my needs. 


yenniedn That is one of the major factors that stopped me. However, I wasn’t planning on doing Speed Silo so I decided to give it a shot. 


Lastly I needed EVERYTHING as this is my first PCP. I couldn’t justify over $2,000 for the gun alone. Maybe the next one.  

 

[airgunmike56]

Wow good choice, You jumped over the cheap learning guns into the best of the best, Yes clean the barrel and shoot, and shoot, YEARS of trouble free shooting, Its build like a brick and simple to work on,BUT you do not have to work on this gun , Just shoot it and keep shooting it..YOU did your homework , 

Mike

 

[Bigragu]

All of that came in that one tall box? Wow, must have been forklifted to your front door, lol. What compressor model is that?

Congratulations, btw

 

[elh0102]

Great choice. I have a .22 Standard, it's been perfect since day one. 

 

[RoaringWren]

Airgunmike56 Yes that was part of my problem. I kept going back and forth on do I start with an entry level gun or just jump in the deep in. Glad I jumped. 


Bigragu funny I was leaving out and opened my garage door and it was just sitting there. They didn’t even try to bring it to the front door. The compressor is from Talon Tunes. Not sure who makes it. 


elh0102 So glad to hear. Taipans don’t get as much discussion time on AGN or YouTube but what you do find is positive. 

 

[JohnnyPDX]

Congratulations! I have the same gun from TT and love it. He likely provided a shot string? Mine came shooting 25.4 grain JSB at 970.

Have a fun.

 

[RoaringWren]

Congratulations! I have the same gun from TT and love it. He likely provided a shot string? Mine came shooting 25.4 grain JSB at 970.

Have a fun.

Yes it’s running around 920 with 25.4 

 

[JohnnyPDX]

Those are great numbers.

 

[Ranchibi]

Congratulations on all the PCP equipment! You are set! Just need the weather to cooperate! Enjoy your new hobby.