New to PCP's "Evanix Rainstorm .177 questions "

[TylerART]

What's up everyone this is my first PCP and I am new to the forum.

I just picked up the Evanix Rainstorm .177 I still need a fill tank and scope but on my way to being able to pull the trigger.

​I was wondering if anyone out there has used the .177 and may be able to direct me to the best ammo and PSI for best power and accuracy.
​Also what scope have does everyone use?

 

[Cliff_Allen]

Congrats on your first gun! Careful, these are very addicting and you may likely be looking for your second one soon enough.

I think everyone will likely suggest that you try the JSB dome shaped pellets first, these are the most accurate in the majority of today's PCP's. After that it's anybody's guess. You can go to the straightshooters.com website and buy one of their pellet samplers. This will give you a small sample of all the most popular pellets to try without having to buy full tins of each kind. It can save you a lot of time and money.

For scopes, the sky is the limit, you'd have to tell us more about what kind of shooting you are doing and what your budget is. Are you going to be doing longer range target shooting out to 100 yards or mostly close quarter hunting out to 50 yards or a combination of both? I'd say some of the most popular scopes on any forum would be the Hawke Sidewinders, Aeon scopes, BSA makes a "tactical" model that is very popular. Mueller scopes are a great value.

Good luck, getting started in the hobby can be super fun!

Regards,
Cliff

 

[FearnLoading]

Evanix is a good brand. You shouldn't have problems getting good groups at 50 yards using The rainstorm. For the scope go for any scope which is mil dot. The cheaper ones are the UTG line. Hawke scopes are also popular. The others are Aeon, Vortex, Athalon, Burris, to name a few. Depends on your price range. For a .177 you can use a 3 to 12 x scope. 

 

[TylerART]

Thanks for the feedback. I feel more excited about this airgun than all my previous firearms. I guess it's the old memories of me and my buddies shooting pump airguns in my childhood.
Any tips on scuba tank hookups? Will any tank work with the adapters available?

 

[TKA87]

I wouldn't get a scuba tank they only go to 3000psi or just a little more. Your best option would be to get an SCBA tank or similar carbon fiber tank with a max pressure of 4500psi so you can fill your Airgun plenty of times before your tank needs refilled but if your on a budget you might consider a Handpump there's a little exercise involved in Handpumping but it's really not that bad. here's a picture of an almost new Benjamin Handpump I'm selling its a great tool for PCP Airguns and a good deal depending on the brand of handpump you'll be looking to spend anywhere from $180 to $300. Below is a picture of my 72cuft. TigerShark carbon fiber tank with a protective netting around the tank a rubber boot to allow you to stand the tank upright while filling and carry handles for easy portability.

 

[TylerART]

I'm probably going to purchase the hand pump first. I see it’s rated to 1300 FPS I am guessing about 900 or so with heavy 16 grain ammo? I can't find the .177 in any reviews so unfortunately I'm on my own and should probably invest in a chronograph also. Any inexpensive brands that are reliable out there that you guys suggest? 

 

[hasenpfeffer]

You might be able to rent a chrony at a range. "You shoot it, you buy it."

 

[TylerART]

Shot the first 20 shots tonight. I wanted to see the grouping @ about 20 yards and I am concerned there may be a problem with the gun. It's about a 2 inch group. I will try again in the morning but my first impression is not a good one. I'm using 16,20 grain JSB Match maybe it don't like the pellets but @ only 20 yards it's sad.

 

[LEE-IN-VA.]

This gun in stock form and .177 will be tough to shoot accurately. The Korean guns shoot very fast and there are not that many heavy .177 pellets to choose from to get it slowed down. Try more of the heavy pellets you can find. Eun Jins would be my first choice.

 

[Guest]

Look up Will Piat, he is the Evanix Master. His son won hunter PCP with one of his guns, a custom rainstorm in .177 at last years FT Nationals. If I had his contact info I would give it to you, hence me saying to look him up. If it helps with your search he's in NC.

 

[TylerART]

I looked up the Eun Jins and they are actually less weight than what I have. I really don't what to modify the gun only because its at the high end and should be more accurate out the box. I'm sure a pump $70 gun can group better than this one.

 

[TylerART]

Yea this Gun is going back. I tried different pellets from Walmart and I may as well be wishing on a group. I'm extremely disappointed in the performance so needless to say it's going back for a full refund.

 

[NeilClague]

Tyler if the gun is anywhere near 1600fps that is shooting way too fast, especially for a .177 pellet, it is not surprising it is shooting all over the place. The velocity needs to be below 1000fps and from what i have seen closer to 900 is the optimum for most air guns. You should always look at velocities of guns before making the purchase, faster might make more power but power is no good if you can not hit what you are aiming at, Neil.

 

[Rasberryrl]

Last July I picked up a used .177 break barrels. Now I own 4 break barrels and 4 PCP's! SMH let me know if you have any do's or don'ts.