New member introduction

[Mtscott]

New member from Montana here. Grew up shooting air guns, rimfire and later centerfire firearms of all types. Current air rifle is a break barrel. I am interested in learning more about PCP rifles and slugs for longer distance. Learning the lay out and search functions. Trying to figure out where to start. Very green so any tips or thread suggestions is greatly appreciated. If there are any members in the Billings or south central Montana area I would be interested in talking.

 

[stoti]

Welcome! There are so many great people on this forum with a wealth of knowledge, most all of them are willing to help when they can.

Have a good one!\

Stoti

 

[Mtscott]

Thanks Stoti. Look forward to learning and maybe purchasing my first PCP rifle.

 

[JohnL57]

Welcome!

I'll be the first to say it-Where will your air come from? Most folks get tired of pumping quickly and if you're pushing slugs you'll go through a lot of air. You may need a carbon fiber tank (and you'll need a place to get it filled or have your own compressor)

Depending on the kind of shooting you plan to do the options go like this-

Pump-workable for hunting and pesting where you don't take that many shots, better with a gun with working pressure of 3000 psi or less.

Scuba tank-works good for 2000 psi guns, needs a nearby dive shop for tank refills.

Carbon fiber tank-Needs a 4500 psi fill source

Or-Carbon fiber tank and compressor.

A hint-

Don't tell you PB buddies how much everything costs till they've been amazed by what your 'bbguns' can do!.

 

[Mtscott]

JohnL57,

What little reading I have done has lead me to believe I want a compressor followed by a bottle or tank. Trying to learn what compressors are suitable and if some of the discount compressors are worth a try. 

The price is a little shocking. I am thinking of selling off some firearms to finance my entry into the PCP world.



- Scott 

 

[JohnL57]

You could also start simple-

Get a gun like the Maximus, (2000 psi fill), or 3000 psi fill Marauder or one of the Turkish guns ( Akela, Cayden, or Kratos) and a pump from Crosman's website, Use the code AGNATION at checkout and get a 25% discount. The Benjamin compressors are kind of new and there's not much feedback yet.

 

[Mtscott]

JohnL57,

I will check out the mentioned options. Thanks.

- Scott

 

[davelarson]

Welcome Scott. Lots of good people to help here. You are going to be so amazed by the accuracy of airguns. And if you like to shoot a lot now you can do it from the house and not have to go to the range or worry about bothering neighbors. Once you have the equipment it’s pretty inexpensive to shoot. Your in for a LOT of fun!

 

[Mtscott]

Thanks Davelarson. I was watching some videos where a PCP air gun was chronographed over a string of shots. The achievable ES and SD was kind of amazing. Started to get curious after that video.

 

[Odoyle]

WELCOME. Grab your wallet (credit card) if you seek consistent sub moa accuracy with slugs at 100 yards.

 

[Mtscott]

Odoyle,

Yes, there does not seem to be any cheap way to get good performance. I guess I need to understand the performance difference between heavy pellets and slugs. I would like to be able to shoot 100yds or more with "good" accuracy. Wind is always a consideration in Montana. I assumed slugs would be better at bucking the wind. 



- Scott

 

[orion]

Welcome Scott!

You could start with something simple then work your way up, one nice thing about airguns is that most hold their values pretty well and you can sell them later. Think about it as if you were renting the gun. If you buy a gun and use it for lets say 6 months, and later sell it loosing $200 think as if you just rented a gun for 6 months for $200.

I tend to keep my guns for long long time but I know people that are constantly changing, buying the latest and selling the one they had before... the classified section is a great place to find good deals!

 

[Mtscott]

I appreciate all the responses. I look forward to being a member and hopefully having something to contribute in the future.

 

[netennis]

I have shot bb and pellet guns for about 70 years, but not recently. I have an old bb gun I would like more information about and if I can post pictures of it so individuals can give me information? Also, how to post pictures if I am allowed to do so. Thanks.

 

[JohnL57]

Welcome, netennis,

To post pics-

Mouse over the photo icon to the right of the smiley face in your toolbar at the top of your post. Click on the photo icon.

A box will open with options-if you have the photo file on your computer or phone, highlight it and click 'open' -it should appear in the post in a minute or so.

FYI-it would be best to start a new thread in the 'Springers, Pumpers, C02, & Replicas' section to ask about your old gun-lots of knowledgeable people here.