Ok, so I'm just getting into the notion of airgunning for fun. I. A bit older than the normal age ( 57 ) for starters. I'm looking to pick a first gun and its narrowed to Fx or Brocock. I really like the Aeron stock and the FX streamline is a serious contender. I've been looking and waiting to see reviews of the dreamline. I also like the Bantam sniper Hr. So can anyone provide some serious advice as to what to look at, or problems with the choices above?
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Need some advice on a new airgun.
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All of the guns you mentioned are awesome.. nobody can tell you what you will like. They will all out shoot you (more than likely). Do you like the looks of one over the other?
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I would let the dust settle on the new Dreamline and let the bugs shake out first. So many bells and whistles and this forum will shake them all out once they start delivering in abundance and get some traction. Early Adopter purchases "can" be good, but since your are new and this is your first --- I would not buy this yet. IMHO and I know others may not agree.
I too am seriously considering the FX Streamline. Very good reviews by most users, extremely accurate, regulated, power adjustments, traditional rifle look, light weight. However, the Brocock PCPs are very reliable and many on this forum swear by them.
Now I'm going to throw a curve, because you didn't ask. Check out the Daystate Regal XL ( either unregulated or regulated ) versions and definitely spend some time on the Classifieds on this forum. I have one and if you want to PM me and email or talk live, I am happy to do it!
Good luck!
I too am seriously considering the FX Streamline. Very good reviews by most users, extremely accurate, regulated, power adjustments, traditional rifle look, light weight. However, the Brocock PCPs are very reliable and many on this forum swear by them.
Now I'm going to throw a curve, because you didn't ask. Check out the Daystate Regal XL ( either unregulated or regulated ) versions and definitely spend some time on the Classifieds on this forum. I have one and if you want to PM me and email or talk live, I am happy to do it!
Good luck!
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I have the streamline in 22 very nice. Only had it for couple months and it leaking air out the weep hole need to put HUMA regulator in and it only likes jsb pellets that said I wish I had waited for the Bantam sniper just my thoughts.
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Jumping straight into a PCP! All good. Search the forum on those that interest you, especially any FX and their regulators. Some are great but some need some tinkering. As a new Airgun shooter who want to jump straight in, I'd lean toward the Brocock you mention. But.... then again, I've not had one.
Don't forget to research anything you plan to fill it with either. Pump/tank/compressor/etc. Doesn't need to overwhelming, just have gather some knowledge as to what you may be getting into. Easy for the fill source to become very expensive, or time consuming (running back and forth to a dive shop).
Don't forget to research anything you plan to fill it with either. Pump/tank/compressor/etc. Doesn't need to overwhelming, just have gather some knowledge as to what you may be getting into. Easy for the fill source to become very expensive, or time consuming (running back and forth to a dive shop).
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JCD did bring up some good points how to fill your gun if you get something like the Benjamin Maximus it’s easy to fill with a hand pump to only 2000 psi while the streamline can be hand pumped it sucks and the Bantam would be much worse that’s where a compressor comes in or a tank and dive shop.
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Welcome to the forums! How are you going to fill your rifle? Hand pumping is an easy way to get into the game. A rifle with a small reservoir will be easy to fill with a hand pump. A rifle with a big bottle will not be easy.
I highly recommend a Daystate Huntsman XL .22 - easy to hand fill, a joy to shoot, a trigger that breaks like crystal and deadly accurate.
Cheers!
I highly recommend a Daystate Huntsman XL .22 - easy to hand fill, a joy to shoot, a trigger that breaks like crystal and deadly accurate.
Cheers!
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I have both a Streamline .22 and a Bantam .177.... Both are great shooters and trouble free. Probably those two and the Regal are real winners. Touch them and see which one talks to you. You won't be disappointed with any one of them.
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Avoid the dreamline for a year or so, let others work the bugs out.
If hand pumping, smaller tanks are better. Getting to 3000 PSI isn't all that easy. I pumped a Marauder for about two weeks, and bought tanks. If hand pumping, I second the Maximus as a starting choice.
Streamline, Bantam, both incredible guns. I started with a Marauder, upgraded to Impact within a couple years. It's a fantastic way to shoot.
My advice, get on YouTube, watch AEAC's reviews on the guns you are interested in. They are unbiased and he shows the tests and results.
Plan on finding an air supply, like a scuba shop, or Paintball shop that can fill tanks and add tanks into your budget if at all possible. Your enjoyment will increase immensely. If you must pump, you can buy inexpensive pumps on eBay for $50 or so.
If hand pumping, smaller tanks are better. Getting to 3000 PSI isn't all that easy. I pumped a Marauder for about two weeks, and bought tanks. If hand pumping, I second the Maximus as a starting choice.
Streamline, Bantam, both incredible guns. I started with a Marauder, upgraded to Impact within a couple years. It's a fantastic way to shoot.
My advice, get on YouTube, watch AEAC's reviews on the guns you are interested in. They are unbiased and he shows the tests and results.
Plan on finding an air supply, like a scuba shop, or Paintball shop that can fill tanks and add tanks into your budget if at all possible. Your enjoyment will increase immensely. If you must pump, you can buy inexpensive pumps on eBay for $50 or so.
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Just starting out get with other airgun folks in your area. THE way to learn real world facts on thses things.
Personally I suggest starting with something well know to be reliable.
John
Personally I suggest starting with something well know to be reliable.
John
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Whatever you choose, buy a high quality gun such as FX or Daystate, they hold their resale really well and have much better triggers than the lower tier offerings.
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