Perfect Word - What is your ideal pcp?

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OK, I'm a traditionalist, sort of.
​No electronics on the gun. Yes, I'm a throwback from the days of the past.
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​Small bore as I like bench shooting. Accurate enough so that I know if I miss, it's me, not the gun
Adjustable everything. Like the Impact.
​Custom ergonomics fit just to me, and I'd need a pro to help with that
​Short. Most sporter styles of airguns are in the 38 to 42 inch range. Probably a bullpup for me to allow longer barrels if I want

​While I like the idea behind the Dreamline, I'd probably build a gun the way I want it, then build a second or third for different purposes. Maybe that's really the ultimate gun for me. One that can be morphed into anything, then do it again with a different purpose in mind. (and fully adjustable everything).
 
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I really like the huben. All the you tube videos by Mat and Alex (?) show you a lot. And it's rumored it's coming out in .25. But I want reputable U.S. dealers to stand behind it and be able to repair and adjust it should it be needed. I'm not sending $500 to some place in asia as a deposit to an unknown entity. Mrod imported some of them but now we aren't sure where Mrod is. The design is ahead of what exist now. Semi auto bull pup about 33" long, shrouded, 5000 psi 300 cc titanium cylinder, semi auto, no muzzle jump or recoil, no need to readjust for different pellet weights, regulator pressure adjustable UP OR DOWN under full pressure. velocity and muzzle energy full adjustable from 7 to 80 ft lbs by turning an indexing knob, 80 full power shot count, 19 round magazine. I don't like the idea of the magazine chamber being under pressure each time the gun is fired. Currently in our air rifles each pellet is pushed into the barrel and the probe seals the barrel. The Huben magazine is not removable it is loaded like the old colt .45. The magazine is precisely indexed each chamber lines up perfectly with the barrel because upon firing that chamber is part of the barrel and is pressurized. Removing the magazine is not done. I takes a tech to re align the magazine. But I am excited with the new concepts developed it the Huben. If I feel reassured my under $2000 is well spent I'd have one as soon as possible. It's is air efficient, back yard friendly at low power, capable of taking coyotes at 100 yds. shooting to 300 yds in .22 with 30+ grain "pellets" (Huben round nosed barrel shaped hollow based slugs). It needs reputable backing here in the states for me. Matt and Alex(?) have proved it works, but like a new car it needs some one to back it's warrantee here. I'D LOVE TO HAVE ONE.
 
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"I want reputable U.S. dealers to stand behind it and be able to repair and adjust it should it be needed."

​You hit a major snag with airguns there. Only having a couple major places nation wide to send airguns for repair is a real pain. Even getting an air bottle recertified can be a real pain, and these are the simple things. My bottle is out at Rocky Mountain Air right now, and it took about 20 phone calls to find them! A real airgun dealer local, like at my Sportsmans Warehouse, or other gun seller, that did the basic maintenance, and could offer advice like the powder burners would be a real plus for any brand of airgun. Airgun Nation is great, but what about the classic gun shop where I can go and really talk to someone about the sport? Heck, even have a place to reliably fill my tanks as well, so I don't have to own a compressor????? That'd be REALLY NICE!

​I'm lucky that in Salt Lake, Airgun Depot is only 15 minutes away, and Utah Airguns is an hour away on a good day (traffic over Point of the Mountain is horrible!) but still, Airgun Depot is mail order and no show room, and Utah Airguns is a LONG drive for me.

​Where is the Dealer Network to support this sport? Are we really that small a piece of the market it's not worth it to have a dealer network? $2000 for a gun seems to deserve something in local support?? maybe??
 
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SaltLake58, I actually fully understand your dislike of electronic gizmos on an air rifle. I have done a few hot-rod performance builds in my time on cars/motorcycles; and felt very confident with my tuning skills (classical Carb and programmable ignition). But the guys with the electronic fuel injection and metering were killing me at the drag strip. Mechanical systems, by their very nature have a limited number of things they can tune and adjust for. Electronic based systems can measure and adjust everything. This is very hard to compete against.
 
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Yeah, you are right on that. I'd get killed on the strip with the new-fangled electronic gizmo's as well. It's sort of like my wood working hobby. I do use some power tools, but really prefer hand plans to the more modern tools and hand chisels to the mortiser I also have. It's all just personal preference. Somehow I just can't get my mind past shooting in the 1800's instead of laser guns with electronic controls. It's all my mental state of mind!

​To make any hobby fun, you kind of have to make some choices these days on what time period you live in. I just haven't gotten my mind around battery operated air rifles yet. I guess I've seen too many battery failures in computers. 30 years tech support and related things.

​I cook in Dutch Ovens, so really going back on that one. Again, stuck in the 1800's, though I do use charcoal instead of wood, so much better results. At least on smoking foods, I've graduated from wood to propane. So much easier to use!

Took me a long time to retire the Nikon "F" camera and move to a Nikon (Yeah, been shooting Nikon equipment for nearly 45 years) digital bodies. There was just something wrong with that. It wasn't film, so couldn't be photography. Once I went digital, never looked back. Still use some of the old lenses, but the digital type systems are definitely better.

​Maybe the same will happen with me in shooting as well. Not in a hurry for that one, but maybe, some day, i'll make that mental switch.

Maybe I should change my handle to "The Antique", 'cause right now, that's where I shoot??

​Love the ideas around here though. So much knowlege of the sport. Makes it a lot more fun.
 
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"EliteAirgunr"
Sounds like you pretty much described a Taipan Veteran
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Taipan Veteran specs from RL Airguns website-250 bar is not what I consider low fill pressure-am I missing something? Other than that it sounds great!
Specifications: 
Weight 7lb 
Overall length 27 7/8in 
Adjustable trigger
2x mags 
Single shot adaptor 
Sidelever you can switch left to right 
Fill pressure (250bar) 
Manuel Safety 
Regulated 
Scope mount : 20 MOA Picatinny 
 
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Wow I would never put the FX Impact in the same category as ideal. With all the problems the Impact has and the horiable suport from the European market here in the States. There is several guns that are price competive here in the US that has more power and is second to none in accurercy. So my pick is the WAR flex 30 cal. Parts are easy to come buy, and plentiful. It can use any of the great new high flow Mrod type valves, uses the Fine TJ barrels or WL barrels. Has a nice bolt action with ingral weaver/ picatinny rail mounts. It will also many AR accessories. Will shoot pellets or slugs sub MOA. Best of all there is no 4 month wait for parts and service. I want one in a true 264/6.5 cal. As far as I’m concerned I will never buy an over priced euro air rifle again.
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