Dear forum, i am new on this forum but also new on the air rifle scene. Currently i have become a member of a shooting club and shooting with small kaliber and air rifle 4.5. I am interested in buying a pcp air rifle but am hesitating which one to choose due to my inexperience. What i am looking for is a pcp airrifle that can shoot appr 75-100mtr, is multiple shots and can be pumped with a handpump. Does anyone have a suggestion? I was looking at Air Ventura en Gamo. Also at Bullpups. Thanks in advance for your advices.
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I would stick to a 3000 psi and probably go with something like a 25 cal marauder to start now 75 to 100 meters can be done with one but 50 to 75 meters would be easier for accuracy.
I would stay away from the Gamo . The avenger is good one to but might be hard pumping
I would stay away from the Gamo . The avenger is good one to but might be hard pumping
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100 meters is pretty far to be accurate with the budget PCPs, especially without tuning them and practice.
That beung said, I had great luck with the DAR G3 in 22. It was sub MOA all day at 100 yards. Literally stacked cheap crosmans at 75 yards.
I still don't know why I sold it lol.
That beung said, I had great luck with the DAR G3 in 22. It was sub MOA all day at 100 yards. Literally stacked cheap crosmans at 75 yards.
I still don't know why I sold it lol.
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Hand pumping is not hard . best to just top off your gun every 20 shots or so , this is for the average .22 / larger bore is less shots and more $$ pellets or slugs
My suggestion is buy a Marauder .22 pump package (you can always sell ,but use this to learn Air gunning ) these guns are reliable and a great starter gun . shoot 25 and 50 yards/meters . for the summer . take time to shop for a future gun for longer distances . Will a Marauder shoot 100 meters probably , the thing is this will teach you what you want . Air Guns are different than powder burners .
My suggestion is buy a Marauder .22 pump package (you can always sell ,but use this to learn Air gunning ) these guns are reliable and a great starter gun . shoot 25 and 50 yards/meters . for the summer . take time to shop for a future gun for longer distances . Will a Marauder shoot 100 meters probably , the thing is this will teach you what you want . Air Guns are different than powder burners .
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Firstly, WELCOME ABOARD! Second, the most important factor in 100 yard accuracy is the proficiency of the one behind the trigger. A lot of airguns nowadays can hit 100 yards with acceptable accuracy but it MOSTLY depends on the shooter. Practice, practice, practice, take a break then practice some more. If you get a "tunable" gun it will take you a while to find the right combination of tune & projectile type also. Just be aware of the learning process you're heading for. It takes a while but richly rewarding. Good luck & enjoy the ride!
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I’d look at a gamo urban for a first one personally. It’s a great value for the money a UK made BSA at an incredibly reasonable price. Marauders are good, the avengers or avenge-x series is a lot of capability for the money (more expensive than the avenger though). There is no shortage of great options at very reasonable price these days.
Buy a good hand pump to start, shoot a lot and see if you enjoy it enough before branching out into air tanks, compressors etc.
Edit-for 100 yards maybe something by Airforce so you could shoot slugs. I don’t have much experience in that side of airgunning. A marauder field target model with a walther barrel might be an option. There’s loads of experience here, they’ll set you straight.
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Your desire to shoot at subjectively long range will complicate your choice. I suggest you concentrate on 50-75 meter to get started, 50 being a better choice to begin.
Master that with whatever price level gun you can justify to start. Make sure this is a hobby you wish to pursue. Motivation and passion can wane quickly in a new past time.
If you can master the 50 meter distance to your satisfaction then attempt the longer ranges with the gun you start with. If you find that you want more gun, then spend the necessary money for a gun you are confident will deliver the performance you desire.
Only you can decide what price level gun will be right for you. You know your budget and you will come to know the interest level you develop through the process.
Master that with whatever price level gun you can justify to start. Make sure this is a hobby you wish to pursue. Motivation and passion can wane quickly in a new past time.
If you can master the 50 meter distance to your satisfaction then attempt the longer ranges with the gun you start with. If you find that you want more gun, then spend the necessary money for a gun you are confident will deliver the performance you desire.
Only you can decide what price level gun will be right for you. You know your budget and you will come to know the interest level you develop through the process.
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also new here, I heard uramex notos or gamo urban are great starter guns. They are also hand pump friendly.
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Thanks @Airgunmann @Dr. Kralenstein @beerthief @Gerry52 @BenjaminM @Chukar60 and @zeroc , for the advices and suggestions, this narrows down my scope to gamo urban, marauder and DAR G3. I will investigate these options first. Many thanks! However nobody mentions Bull pups. Is that for a reason?
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Glad to help, bullpups aren’t something I’ve shot before, so I have no input on them. They are compact, but I do wonder about their stability vs a traditional full length rifle. Hopefully the more experienced user will chime in on that.
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@Machine_nr1 What’s your budget for a PCP rifle? Do you only intend to shoot paper at the range? Plink in your backyard? Are you interested in competing with airguns? Hunting with them?
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Hi Ezana4CE, since i just started to explore this new hobby i will shoot paper first. I want to learn to shoot with a good technique. Finally i would like to become a good long distance shooter probably competing and hunting. The budget is not a restriction but I guess since i am new, it would be wise not to start with expensive pro equipment. So that's why i need support and advice from more experienced air rifle shooters.
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@Machine_nr1 with that said, consider reading through the linked thread below in which AGN members share their experiences about guns they recommend to folks like yourself seeking guidance.
Good Out of the Box Shooters (PCPs) - Share Your Experiences
After reading many threads where members ask questions seeking advice concerning which gun to purchase for hunting/pesting, a first PCP for backyard plinking, or wanting to tryout benchrest styled shooting I saw several posts where tinkerers, competitors, and mechanically inclined members are...
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Thanks! I will read and follow the thread.@Machine_nr1 with that said, consider reading through the linked thread below in which AGN members share their experiences about guns they recommend to folks like yourself seeking guidance.
Good Out of the Box Shooters (PCPs) - Share Your Experiences
After reading many threads where members ask questions seeking advice concerning which gun to purchase for hunting/pesting, a first PCP for backyard plinking, or wanting to tryout benchrest styled shooting I saw several posts where tinkerers, competitors, and mechanically inclined members are...
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