new guy question about refurbished air rifles.

Prob depends on what rifle but at least what they found, or the first purchaser found, has theoretically been corrected. I've bought a few refurbished from PA and have not been disappointed but I also don't know why they were deemed refurbished... on a PCP, I would think that resealing (leaks) is common on refurbs, maybe spring guns too although very different. PA is easy to call and question but that doesn't mean they will have info on a particular refurb. They all need some kind of service eventually, doesn't always mean that the gun was bad, just an oring or other seal. But if one was returned for horrible consistency/accuracy.... no idea what their process would be before offing it for sale as a refurb

I would guess not all "refurbished" are refurbished, some just returns from customers who, for some reason, didn't like that particular model.

PA can't sell that as new and list as refurbished.

AoA has "Pre-owned", I bought one

If it would be not listed as pre-owned, I would not even guess it's not new.

It was perfect, absolutely like new, not even trace of use

Some depends on manufacturer and dealer.

A crosman refurb is an outstanding deal, marauders with a 30 day FACTORY warranty vs some other brands "dealer" warranty. I've had several crosman refurbished rigs all perfect.

scared me but I've sween several of there rws34's and other than the marking "R" 100% good rigs.





John

I've had 2 "refurb" Mrods one in .177 and one in .22 before. All I know is I got some awesome deals on them as there accuracy was awesome and they looked brand new. I tore them apart to put fresh seals and clean them internally and seriously couldn't tell them apart from a new gun. I wouldn't hesitate on a refurb from a place like PA/AGD

Buy with confidence.

All of the refurbished guns have the same warranty and have the same return policy as new. I have purchased three (and will buy more if the guns I want come up) and other than the lower price I could not discern between refurbished and new.

I've purchased several refurb spring rifles and a pistol and have had nothing but good luck. RC

As long as the refurbished rifle comes with the same warranty as new I have no problem buying it if the price is right. The way I see it is the issue has already been found and corrected so most of the time all should be good. That’s my philosophy on anything refurbished I purchase refurbished. 

I’ve bought two refurbished airguns and one looked like brand new and the other one had a small scuff on the stock but they both shot like brand new airguns. I’d buy one again if the price was right.

Yes, I've bought lots of "Refurbished" things. In the US, once it comes out of the box, it's used and cannot legally be sold as "New", so since it's technically not a "Used" item, they are supposed to check it out, fix it and call it refurbished. That means, the problem could be anything from the buyer had "Buyers Remorse" and there was nothing wrong with the gun, to, the gun was a complete lemon and the buyer sent it back for replacement. If the vendor did their job and fixed all the issues, that is great, but sometimes the issues are so small, the vendor just resells a substandard product.

Example, I bought a Nikon camera with a 300mm Zoom lens a few years back. The zoom ring was so tight (probably why it got sent back in the first place) that you could hardly turn it. It worked, but definitely wasn't what I expected from Nikon. I kept it and it loosened up over time, but was technically still defective when I received it. It's been a great lens, but still a bit stiff. You run the same risk with air rifles.

To be honest, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a refurb from a reputable dealer that'll take it back if it's really fouled up. They are just trying to salvage what value they can out of the gun without throwing it in the dumpster, which does happen.

Do be careful and make sure it's a reputable dealer - It'll pay off in the end.