From Springers to PCP's back to Springers

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bzizzi373

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Yes, like many I started out shooting what I could afford, first was the Crosman 760 in the 70's, then came my first springer a RWS 45 .177 that I shot thousands of rounds through
until I started chasing girls around. Then I started shooting the 45 again in the late 80's early 90's until I started making some real money and I came across a used Theoben Eliminator .20 cal That I purchased from Steve at Pomona Air, then Came my first PCP, a Theoben Rapid MK-II .22 that made me sell the Eliminator.
I Shot that Rapid for years until I purchased a Daystate AW MCT, and on top of that a Theoben MFR .20 and on top of that a Daystate Huntsman .22.
But somewhere along the way I started thinking back to my roots of shooting springers so I purchased a Beeman R1 .20 and had Paul Watts do a Advance Tune and then the PCP's sat and I enjoyed shooting springers again. So what does all this mean ? There is something to be said about shooting good quality springers, no Air Tanks needed, no compressors, no silencers, just the gun and a tin of pellets. I am in my mid 50's now and won't be selling any of my PCP's any time soon but won't be selling any of my springers either. I still enjoy shooting springers for some reason and am sure many of you feel the same.
 
bzizzi373,

I'm with you, man. It's Deja Vu all over again. Like you, I ran the gamut too. Now, nearing retirement, I've gained a restored infatuation with good quality springers. I'm not selling any of my guns. I love them all. But I'd still love to have a new springer. Just grab it and go. No hassle. No smoke. No noise. No tanks. No compressors. Just a tricked out springer and some pellets. Simplicity. Enough of a challenge to keep things interesting and rewarding. There's a guy on this forum that has a magnificently beautiful, walnut stocked, mechanically tricked out Air Arms TX200 that has it driving tacks. Gosh would I love to duplicate his work on my own TX200!!!

Really enjoyed reading your post.

BeemanR7
 
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Add my name to the list. I had springers over 30 years ago, got back into them a few years back, went to PCP, and now back to springers. I love the mechanics of a quality springer. Beautifully machined parts, smooth tunes and self generated power.....no tank needed. Grab pellets and go! The hefty feel and beauty of a quality springer appeal to me more than the PCP's. I still like the PCP rifles, but have more fun shooting my tuned springers at 30-50 yards than I did shooting PCP at 100.

Steve
 
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PCP's are fun, I still own an FX Independence that is the absolute best of both worlds. Being able to get the pressure back up after a few shot using the built-in pump is brilliant. But shooting a fine springer like my TX200 or HW77 stil gives me just a little bit more satisfaction for some reason. It's more of a challenge. Both the FX Independence and my TX200 are my all time favourites and will never leave my collection.

Springers rock, period! 
 
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