Origin or Airacuda for my first PCP

[Richard3589]

I'm looking at either a Origin or a Airacuda for my first PCP. Origin is already out and the Airacuda is still in production. I will be using a hand pump to fill for a while, but will eventually get a tank a compressor. Thinking .22 first then a .25. Have plenty of .22 pellets sitting around the house and have started buying .25 cal as well in a couple different weights. What are you guys opinions on these two? 

 

[kaylaindy]

Just buy JSB or FX pellets...unless you hear your gun likes a certian kind.

All other brands are a waste of money in my opinion.

Get the Airacuda because it's regulated. Origin is not regulated. 

 

[Richard3589]

I've had good luck with H&N Barracuda 18 so far over anything else, including JSBs,, but they shot well to 

 

[JimNM]

Don't fall for the "gotta get a regulated gun" myth. A regulator does not make the gun better, and it adds another failure point (or multiple failure points )

What is your intended use? Regulated guns often experience regulator creep while in storage, making the first shot or three wildly different than expected. Not useful for the occasional hunter.

There are many skins on that cat.

 

[Guest]

Don't fall for the "gotta get a regulated gun" myth. A regulator does not make the gun better, and it adds another failure point (or multiple failure points )

What is your intended use? Regulated guns often experience regulator creep while in storage, making the first shot or three wildly different than expected. Not useful for the occasional hunter.

There are many skins on that cat.

Agree 100 %

 

[Harv24]

My .02 for a guy who has been doing PCP for about a year now...

I spent a lot of time watching videos, on this and other forums and when it was a said and done, I purchased an unregulated Cayden. in .22 and a pump.

Excellent choice. it shot the $6.49 Benjamin 14.3 grs with one ragged hole. I was looking for a "do it all: gun."

Some bench shooting, hunting, I wanted adjustable power so I could shoot in the basement in the winter. I went with the traditional wood stock.

Later I too picked up a 74CF bottle as pumping gets a bit old if you like to shoot a lot.

The Cayden turned out to be heavy for carrying in the woods and needed a moderator to quiet it down. I just recently purchased my second PCP, a Brocock Concept XR in .22.

Exceptional regulated PCP. very accurate, plus all the attributes I wanted for a hunting rig.



This hobby can be a rabbit hole, so be careful in falling for it. At the end of the day, pick features that hit most of the things you want to do. and then as you get more time, you'll find what you like and don't like.

 

[JamesD.]

Don't fall for the "gotta get a regulated gun" myth. A regulator does not make the gun better, and it adds another failure point (or multiple failure points )

What is your intended use? Regulated guns often experience regulator creep while in storage, making the first shot or three wildly different than expected. Not useful for the occasional hunter.

There are many skins on that cat.

I fully agree. A 40fps spread is 1/4” lower at 50 yards. That 40fps would be stretched over a 60+ shot string. Many non regulated guns have competed. I don’t see any reason for a hunter to have a reg. Bench rest comp? Yea

 

[bunkeru2k]

The Airacuda had a non-regulated version as well. Just from what I have seen, that gun is very intriguing at the price point they have it. I would go with regulated all day every day though.

 

[FLgunner]

Didn't I just see an Air Cuda for sale in the Classifieds yesterday? It was the standard and they were asking $250 for it, not a bad deal... Looks like you can get one now, it's still available!

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/wts-jts-airacuda-standard-22-cal-250/?referrer=1

 

[tcarlson777]

The Umarex Origin was my first PCP. Bought it about 9 months ago and have spent a lot of time with it, probably over 2,000 rounds. While it is a pretty good gun, mine, and others, have annoying point of impact shifts. So you will be dead on shooting it Monday, but when you pull the rifle out on Tuesday it is hitting 1" left at 30 yards. Then it will go back to the original spot for a while. That really bugs me. I want a rifle that is first shot accurate and holds its zero. Other than that, it is powerful, pretty rugged, and the magazines have worked well. It has not developed any leaks. The hand pump that came with the rifle is another story. It failed after a month, and I sent it back to Umarex for a replacement via the warranty. It is now 9 months later and Umarex has not sent me a replacement (after many calls and emails). That is okay with me; that thing was junk! I bought a $60 hand pump on Amazon as a back up to my compressor. Good luck in your selection. PCPs are a lot of fun.

 

[Richard3589]

Sorry I've been vacant guys. Ended up going with a Benjamin Marauder .22 for my first PCP. Love it so far. Looking for a tighter fitting barrel band. Does have a little play in the factory one. Someone shared a pick of one that had 2 adjustment screws for centering the barrel shroud in the band. Anyone know what brand or make it was? 

 

[Trucker3573]

In my opinion the origin. It’s available, it’s a more proven platform, and is hand pump friendly. 

 

[petroagn]

I like the simplicity of the origin and the aircuda standard and the side cocking levers and of course the value.

 

[tnx206]

I’m probably going to pick up the unregulated version of the airacuda. 

 

[Airpusher68]

I am think about buying the Origin in 25 cal.. For $309, you can't go wrong. It is a powerhouse. Why pay more? BTW, I have the Origin in 22. It is my main squirrel gun, accurate and problem free.