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Introductions Hello from Central Georgia
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My 1st. was an Umarex Notos. I've been able to resist mod'ing it so far, but just barely.Welcome to the HAM Community
What airguns are you shooting right now?
My 2nd was the Leshiy 2 9mm 450mm package. I say package because I also bought the Submoa .22 cal 450mm barrel and magazines at the same time. This gives me the option of having a big bore when hunting, and small caliber when plinking. This has worked out well, one air rifle, two uses.
Then, you need optics! I like the idea of multi-purpose / use i.e. I can use the optics during the day, and at night. So...
I put a Oneleaf.ai NV100 Commander plus on the Notos. The darn thing is almost as long as the air rifle.
I put a DNT TNC635R Day/Night/Thermal on the Leshiy 2.
When I purchased the TNC635R, I also went ahead and purchased the DNT ZULUS HD 3-12X LRF. I'm now looking at what to get to mount this one too. So far, I'm favoring either the Taipan Slash or the Western Sidewinder.
Yeah, I went deep into the rabbit hole right away <grin>.
Hello and welcome to HAM.
I have more than a passing interest in the .177 Slash.
What caliber are you wanting?
I have more than a passing interest in the .177 Slash.
Chief 10-Beers
HAM Sniper
Welcome! And howdy from "Communist Run" Illinois!
- Original poster
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Well, I have 9mm (357) and .22, so I'm thinking .25 cal. That said, I wouldn't mind a .30 cal either. I will eventually get a .177. I'm thinking maybe a break barrel for that caliber. Still new at all of this, so this may change on a whim...
Welcome to the addiction and the HAM forum! What pcp rifles or break barrels do you have so far?
.177 requires dexterity that some of us old farts no longer have.
What kind of budget do you have for the additional rifles?
- Original poster
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I have PCP only, a Notos and a Leshiy 2.
And, I too am an old fart. Comfortably retired, I am. That said, my joints aren't what they used to be so I can relate to the dexterity comment. That and having the eye sight good enough to stuff a .177 into the chamber will be a challenge too.
As far as budget goes, there really isn't one. If I see one I like I can usually finagle things to acquire it, but when it comes to spending, I have a really really reluctant trigger finger. It took several months to commit to purchasing the Leshiy 2. I've been that way since childhood. So, when it comes to getting my next one (if I do), it won't be because of the "airgun" that takes so long, it's me reluctant to pull the trigger to acquire it. We don't even want to talk about getting optics, that's a whole other complication on top of my resistance to spend.
Well, you have the low end and high end covered.
Mid priced
Karma EQ
AGT
Taipan Veteran
FX Wildcat
Dont own any of them but given a choice I'd go with the Karma. Lots of power, shoots pellets or slugs and has all the tuning og the big ticket guns for $950.
Used guns like an FX Crown are a good choice too
ernroe
HAM Sniper
Welcome to HAM. You will find this a very helpful site. Most of the members are very knowledgeable about air guns and are more than willing to help.
kcender
HAM Sharp Shooter
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Welcome. I am older and have a powder burner BG as well and it will serve you to a certain extent, but this is a different animal. For one, there is a 'buy-in' when it comes to equipment such as charging the pcp rifle; that is your powder. if that is what you are curious about. I casually started with springer pellet rifles, but got frustrated with the lack of accuracy in my hands. That old saying "only accurate rifles are interesting" is at play here. The pcp world really opens up a different area; albeit with more compressed ranges. What goes on will be familiar otherwise, only different.
The people on this site are very helpful in whatever you do. I chose this site BC I didn't see any snakiness in their post and now I am one of them and very welcomed in. You've come to a good place. Go slow; spend a little to learn and then if you like what you see, skip over the cheap stuff and head to quality rifles is my advice. In the end, you will be happier and save some $. Good luck and welcome!
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The people on this site are very helpful in whatever you do. I chose this site BC I didn't see any snakiness in their post and now I am one of them and very welcomed in. You've come to a good place. Go slow; spend a little to learn and then if you like what you see, skip over the cheap stuff and head to quality rifles is my advice. In the end, you will be happier and save some $. Good luck and welcome!
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Quality no longer means avoiding cheap. Some very high quality rifles at very affordable prices.
Karma EQ
Umarex Zelos/SnowPeak M60b
SnowPeak Max 1
Barra 250z
Reximex Throne 2 and Meta Premium
all under $1,000 and all quite capable of 50 yards and more with excellent accuracy.
Mid priced guns like AGT, Taipan and some FX are very good too.
The used market is rife with last year's top of the line FX Impacts and the like for 2/3 or less the cost of new.
Chief 10-Beers
HAM Sniper
I have to agree, My JTS at only about $320 or so has held up well, is very accurate for backyard shooting. You won't get many of the things like High Power, but overall, I have no complaints.
kcender
HAM Sharp Shooter
You both are correct. Prices for quality have come down as competition increases. I was just trying to make a point about the horizon a new shooter should look for. Your points are well taken in either case, but there used to be huge gaps in quality. I stand corrected.
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