I am new to Air Rifles. I would like your feed back on recommended first gun. I would like to semi auto used for target practice or hunting. I have been told FX would be the way to go, but no semi auto. I am looking to more of a tactical style. I would appreciate input.
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@Rudye Welcome to AGN. Semi-auto airguns are more complex than regular PCPs. Also consider factoring in how you intend to fill your air rifle. What’s your budget for everything needed? Before you answer you may want to read through this post. I think it’s made for someone like yourself.
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Hello and welcome to the hole. The hookah smoking catapillar shoots a hatty.
You should maybe follow the AGN classifieds and be an active member by asking questions and responding etc. Then you will be much more informed about what you want and need and you will be dealing with the people who are also members.
You have found the best airgun forum. It's full of people who enjoy helping and are quite knowledgeable and friendly as well.
Hopefully you will enjoy the journey and don't get in a rush. There's a lot of fun to be had with setting and chasing lofty goals of high shot counts,excessive power and stacking accuracy.
Anyway welcome welcome welcome. Agnutty
You should maybe follow the AGN classifieds and be an active member by asking questions and responding etc. Then you will be much more informed about what you want and need and you will be dealing with the people who are also members.
You have found the best airgun forum. It's full of people who enjoy helping and are quite knowledgeable and friendly as well.
Hopefully you will enjoy the journey and don't get in a rush. There's a lot of fun to be had with setting and chasing lofty goals of high shot counts,excessive power and stacking accuracy.
Anyway welcome welcome welcome. Agnutty
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Huben k1 and caliber of your choice. Best compressor you can afford. Lots of pellets and have fun.
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Yes, what he said! Huben, best semi-airgun on the market by far and accurate with good US based support Imho. Buy through Krazycool Airguns because Kelly is an awesome guy and the prices are good. Western sidewinders/Rattlers are the other option right now for semi auto, but come up for sale used a lot, let you day dream reasons why. Hubens rarely do come for sale.
Taipan is coming out with a semi auto called the Slash. It’s hitting the market as I type. However it’s unproven as of yet on accuracy, reliability and repairs. However, the non semi auto versions have a huge fan base and have been extremely loved and are very good Airguns. Food for thought.
Oh and nothing is for fee. PCP fun comes with the cost of AIR. Must have an air source First. A popular small compressor guys are using with success right now is the GX-CS4 or the cheaper GX-CS3, both can be found on Amazon direct from manufacturer with pretty good coupons. Invest in a reusable source now before $1000s on a PCP and factor that in with your first Airgun because it won’t be your last in the hobby.
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Welcome and definitely read the recommended thread!
your budget will determine the quality of the semi-automatic you choose. I have a Steyr ProX10 that is a flawless Airgun but I don’t think it’s the right choice for a new Airgunner. Lots of benefits to starting with a smaller caliber and a basic magazine system
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Good advice from all. I'll add IF , you are dead set on a semi, don't discount the Evanix line . The triggers on most semi guns are what they are , "semi triggers".
Veradium Airguns offers guns with adjustable triggers now & they are good people . My AirSpeed is plenty accurate & has a good shot count, but the trigger is
not what I want, someday I'll send it to Brian at V A to have it updated. And, the GX compressors are top notch. I carry a hand pump with me as a field backup.
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If you're new, do not buy an fx. Wait until you have some experience with the nuance of pcp stuff. How much are you willing to spend? How mechanically inclined are you?
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FX it NOT a first time gun . Personally i would highly recommend a Marauder , a good solid performer . Talk and read a lot b4 you buy .
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Stan in KY .
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The semi auto mrod was my thoughts as well. Stay away from aea for a first gun too.
Also don't overlook a well designed side lever gun, they target shoot just fine.
My semi auto aea gets used very little, as my bolt action marauder and even my fx impact because I turned it up too high to be used in small spaces. The fx dreamline compact and my old benjamin discovery have been seeing the most action lately. I just finished up some before work plinking with the 177 single shot discovery inside the woodshop on a spinning target pellet trap. Loading magazines is often more tedious than single loading a gun.
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There ARE simpler FX PLATFORMS that won't confound newbies but mostly overlooked. For a first experience get an out of the box GREAT shooter with long track record of customer satisfaction & loyalty (FX Royale or Crown, Taipan Veteran, Daystate Huntsman, Brocock, etc.) A simpler gun might be the ticket! Stating your budget & intended use would help too. Welcome aboard the Rabbit Hole train!
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@Rudye Welcome to AGN. Semi-auto airguns are more complex than regular PCPs. Also consider factoring in how you intend to fill your air rifle. What’s your budget for everything needed? Before you answer you may want to read through this post. I think it’s made for someone like yourself.
ð´ Decision Tool for "What gun should I buy?" ðµ
🔴 Decision Tool for "What gun should I buy?" 🔵 When... ...someone pops THE question: "What gun should I buy?" Then... ...here are some questions that will help answer THE question. 😃 (The focus is on PCPs, though some of this also works for springers.) ➠ Naturally, some gun characteristics...
I will definitely check it out!!! Thank you@Rudye Welcome to AGN. Semi-auto airguns are more complex than regular PCPs. Also consider factoring in how you intend to fill your air rifle. What’s your budget for everything needed? Before you answer you may want to read through this post. I think it’s made for someone like yourself.
ð´ Decision Tool for "What gun should I buy?" ðµ
🔴 Decision Tool for "What gun should I buy?" 🔵 When... ...someone pops THE question: "What gun should I buy?" Then... ...here are some questions that will help answer THE question. 😃 (The focus is on PCPs, though some of this also works for springers.) ➠ Naturally, some gun characteristics...
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Thank you!Hello and welcome to the hole. The hookah smoking catapillar shoots a hatty.
You should maybe follow the AGN classifieds and be an active member by asking questions and responding etc. Then you will be much more informed about what you want and need and you will be dealing with the people who are also members.
You have found the best airgun forum. It's full of people who enjoy helping and are quite knowledgeable and friendly as well.
Hopefully you will enjoy the journey and don't get in a rush. There's a lot of fun to be had with setting and chasing lofty goals of high shot counts,excessive power and stacking accuracy.
Anyway welcome welcome welcome. Agnutty
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There is a lot to be learned. I appreciate your input! Definitely will check you the Hubens.
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My budget is around $2500. I would like to use the gun target practice and eventually hunting.
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Disclaimer: I'm an air rifle noob. Got my first just a few weeks ago. But I did a fair bit of research beforehand.
I put 5 pellets in the same single pellet-sized hole at 25 yards. Oh boy! I gotta get one of those! Then I learned it was about $2100 just for the rifle. So, that dampened my enthusiasm for a couple of years. Then recently, I started looking back into it.
I put a bipod on the Marauder for bench shooting at the range.
I've had it to the range only twice so far. Hope to go again this weekend. Here are some cherry-picked targets from my 2nd trip:
Consider the Marauder as a starting point and learning tool... then you'll know more and make a smarter decision on the next "tacticool" Ferrari air rifle.
OK... that's my pitch from a noob. Lots of very and far more knowledgeable people here than me! A good forum.
Good luck with your quest for the FIRST of which will likely be more air rifles!
A couple of years ago, I was at the range and spotted three guys shooting air rifles. One of them was shooting an FX Impact M3 that got my attention. I struck up a conversation, and he let me shoot it.
I put 5 pellets in the same single pellet-sized hole at 25 yards. Oh boy! I gotta get one of those! Then I learned it was about $2100 just for the rifle. So, that dampened my enthusiasm for a couple of years. Then recently, I started looking back into it.
I ended up with a Marauder (regulated) with Lothar barrel and could not be happier. Based on my subsequent research, I'm glad I didn't get an FX Impact as my first air rifle. Mind you, I'm very mechanically-inclined, own a fair number of firearms and have built a half dozen pistols. I'm still glad I got the Marauder as my first foray into PCP air rifles.
Does the $2500 include ALL the things you need to go with the gun? For my Marauder ($780 for just the rifle) and all the "accoutrements" including a good scope ($480), a "mini" fill tank ($430), extra magazines, pellets, etc.... I spent $2250.
I will say that the Marauder is a hefty rifle and would not be much fun hauling around if you're hunting on foot. With the scope, mine weighs in at 10-lbs 13-oz. Nevertheless, I think it would be a very good choice as a first PCP air rifle. It's super accurate. It looks nice (I got the wood stock). But no, it's not "tacti-cool." I've got other toys to satisfy my need for tacticool....
I put a bipod on the Marauder for bench shooting at the range.
I've had it to the range only twice so far. Hope to go again this weekend. Here are some cherry-picked targets from my 2nd trip:
Consider the Marauder as a starting point and learning tool... then you'll know more and make a smarter decision on the next "tacticool" Ferrari air rifle.
OK... that's my pitch from a noob. Lots of very and far more knowledgeable people here than me! A good forum.
Good luck with your quest for the FIRST of which will likely be more air rifles!
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I only say don't because they're complex and overwhelming to new pcp users. They're great and I love mine but there's a big learning curve. They work out of the box, but they're not tuned up for exactly what you want and you have to wrap your head around the cause and effect of each adjustment and how they all interplay.
I don't want to scare you odd of them, but i dont suggest it as a first jump into the world. The dreamline guns aren't too bad tho.
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