Looking for some help/info on cheep PCP rifles. Is it worth my time/money to put my crosman 1322 and magnum 2200 pump guns to the side and look at buying one of the cheaper PCPs on the market? Something like umarex iconix 22 or air Venturi avenger in 25cal. I would be useing it around my farm to pop gophers, magpies ect. I have done this for year with both the pump guns listed above. I like the idea of multiple shots with a mag and the bigger cal of the avenger in 25, and the possibility of useing slugs over pellets. But both being on cheaper side I am just wondering if I would be gaining much by switching over to PCP. Another question I have is hand pumps, will any brand hand pump fill any PCP? Will a umarex brand pump fill an air Venturi or are they brand specific? Thanks for all your reply’s look forward to hear what you guys have to say.
Do I need a PCP?
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Hand pumping gets old quite fast... it doesn't matter if it is a hand pump or a compressor, you need the fill adapter for your particular rifle... it usually comes with it.
I like my 10 shot bolt action PCP, it's heavy like a snipers rifle ... and the compressor that tops it off every 60 shots... (full power)
I like my 10 shot bolt action PCP, it's heavy like a snipers rifle ... and the compressor that tops it off every 60 shots... (full power)
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If you're just pop'n gophers or stray animals... around the farm.
Stick to what you have or get into low velocity .22 rounds (CCI Quiet-22)
Re: PCP- Initial setup can get costly fast $$.
That said, If you're looking for a bit more, like on the lines of an investment, once setup and you found a .22-.25 rifle you like. It could be well rewarding.
Hand Pumping takes all the fun out of the sport... full stop.
Stick to what you have or get into low velocity .22 rounds (CCI Quiet-22)
Re: PCP- Initial setup can get costly fast $$.
That said, If you're looking for a bit more, like on the lines of an investment, once setup and you found a .22-.25 rifle you like. It could be well rewarding.
Hand Pumping takes all the fun out of the sport... full stop.
I got lots of powered burners that I use on the daily, but I do enjoy grabbing the air rifle and shooting a gopher out of the front lawn. A bigger cal like the 25 really interest me. I didn’t think there would be so much dislike for the hand pump method
Where abouts in Alberta are you located? I belong to a group that holds shoots about 1-2 times a month in Didsbury. Majority of us shoot pcp. If you're interested, you could join us and you can try our rifles and see what tickles your fancy before you buy. You can send me a PM if you're interested in being informed about the next shoot.
My place is south of heisler, so about 2 hours from didsbury. I would like to stop by, I work away a lot so not sure when it would line up but I will shoot you a PM
It’s a good idea, but I have a custom 10/22 already, shotguns in every gauge, rifles to hunt anything I want and pistol caliber, muzzle loaders for hunting/fun. I have a longer barrel savage that I shoot 22 quiets out of and it’s very quiet. This is just another thing to get in to learn about and build on the hobby.
For size of your games like gophers, magpies, I would go with a PCP in ,177. Consumes a lot less air you reduce a time for pumping.
.22 is also a nice caliber keep the speed low about 750 ish to 850 ish, that speed can be enough for trash panda's as well.
The .25 is like a beast, hits like a truck and eats the air like drunken soldiers.
.22 is also a nice caliber keep the speed low about 750 ish to 850 ish, that speed can be enough for trash panda's as well.
The .25 is like a beast, hits like a truck and eats the air like drunken soldiers.
