All,
I am new to the whole thing and have been shooting regular firearms for decades. I had a break barrel Benjamin 22cal rifle that shoots erratically. I have cleaned it and then looked up information on it and found it is a common problem. Thing is I would like something that groups well that I can dispatch squirrels, rabbits and racoons. I was drawn to the PCP's but my goodness the point of entry is steep! I do have SCUBA tanks (~5) but they are all out of Hydro and Vis. I have done alot of research and was looking at the Air Venturi Avenger and found some decent deals on that. However then you need a Pump at 250 bucks or a compressor YIKES! Now I am up to 800 bucks with scope, ammo, gun and pump. I just bought my son a 17HMR with a heavy target barrel and a Vortex optic for less. I have 6 acres with Dogs, Chickens, and horse. I live in the county and can shoot whatever I want on my property, I just struggle using even a rim fire. I am sure my neighbors won't appreciate that but my point is I am in that 17HMR less than an air rifle! I have to be missing something. I like the idea of a PCP rather than a rim fire but it is hard to justify to the practical side. Getting those SCUBA tanks hydro'd and vis'd will be expensive as well and my steel 120 does not have the regular adapter as it is a 3500psi cylinder. I am sorry for all the random thoughts but like I said I am open to suggestions. I really want these squirrels gone.
I am new to the whole thing and have been shooting regular firearms for decades. I had a break barrel Benjamin 22cal rifle that shoots erratically. I have cleaned it and then looked up information on it and found it is a common problem. Thing is I would like something that groups well that I can dispatch squirrels, rabbits and racoons. I was drawn to the PCP's but my goodness the point of entry is steep! I do have SCUBA tanks (~5) but they are all out of Hydro and Vis. I have done alot of research and was looking at the Air Venturi Avenger and found some decent deals on that. However then you need a Pump at 250 bucks or a compressor YIKES! Now I am up to 800 bucks with scope, ammo, gun and pump. I just bought my son a 17HMR with a heavy target barrel and a Vortex optic for less. I have 6 acres with Dogs, Chickens, and horse. I live in the county and can shoot whatever I want on my property, I just struggle using even a rim fire. I am sure my neighbors won't appreciate that but my point is I am in that 17HMR less than an air rifle! I have to be missing something. I like the idea of a PCP rather than a rim fire but it is hard to justify to the practical side. Getting those SCUBA tanks hydro'd and vis'd will be expensive as well and my steel 120 does not have the regular adapter as it is a 3500psi cylinder. I am sorry for all the random thoughts but like I said I am open to suggestions. I really want these squirrels gone.
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