ive always been a pcp guy but just recently purchased an air arms pro sport. Beautiful rifle. I was just thinking to myself and came to the conclusion that I'd rather have a springer to hunt small game than a pcp due to several reasons. I wouldn't have to worry pcp pump failing. Seems like there's more things that could go wrong with a pcp. What do you guys think?
Springer as part of survival gear?
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I love the self sufficiency of a good spring gun. The air arms is an excellent choice considering the how easy they are to work on without a spring compressor. If it's going to be part of your survival kit I would definitely get an extra piston seal, spring and breach seal. But that's only about 25 bucks and very compact. Erloom quality also.
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Springers are a great choice. Crosman makes a nitro piston pistol for under 70 bucks that is more then enough for use as a bag gun.
The idea of cocking and firing only when needed is a huge plus as well.
Believe me, no matter what you decide to carry, when/if you get lost somewhere and have a springer on hand its a godsent to be able to bag a bird or nutter as a meal and a huge confidence booster as well....
However pellets can be easily damaged/lost and a gun can easily cease to function for no apparent reason and as stated having basic parts on hand is a must if using as a packing rifle.
A slingshot or wrist rocket will work just as well and you have unlimited ammo all around you which is a good backup for any backpack
The idea of cocking and firing only when needed is a huge plus as well.
Believe me, no matter what you decide to carry, when/if you get lost somewhere and have a springer on hand its a godsent to be able to bag a bird or nutter as a meal and a huge confidence booster as well....
However pellets can be easily damaged/lost and a gun can easily cease to function for no apparent reason and as stated having basic parts on hand is a must if using as a packing rifle.
A slingshot or wrist rocket will work just as well and you have unlimited ammo all around you which is a good backup for any backpack
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I bought a springer thinking exactly the same way you are. But my experiences hunting have taught me to be realistic about how much food I could harvest with it. I consider it a very challenging weapon to master. Then again, I don't know how much different a PCP would be.
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