If I could do it over

[PasadenaMike]

If I could do it over again I wouldn’t buy most of the stuff I bought and sold. I would’ve been fine with a Talon p, Condor SS and a talon ss. All simple guns that don’t cost an arm and leg with lifetime warranty. None are regulated and all are low pressure. Yes they’re single shot but that’s all you get hunting anyway. Remember this is for my life style this may not work for everyone. Did I mention 3 o rings?

 

[FL22]

If I could do it all over again???…

I NEVER would have purchased anything Gamo/BSA .

 

[PasadenaMike]

If I could do it all over again???…

I NEVER would have purchased anything Gamo/BSA .

At least they’re like $129

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Gamo ?
Mine was a bit more then that

My gamo does pretty good . Hangs with most anything I guess .. never had a bad .. no I have a bad scope on a inline BP rifle . Seems to hold zero well .

Just got to know what ones to avoid ..

Now I got a rws 34 once hunk o junk

 

[Luis Leon]

If I could do it all over again???…

I NEVER would have purchased anything Gamo/BSA .

My Gamo Urban, my first PCP was simply awesome, the BSA barrels speak for themselves. Sucks that you had a bad experience with the brand.

@PasadenaMike, if I had a “do over”? I wouldn’t have sold my Gamo Urban…

 

[FL22]

My Gamo Urban, my first PCP was simply awesome, the BSA barrels speak for themselves. Sucks that you had a bad experience with the brand.

@PasadenaMike, if I had a “do over”? I wouldn’t have sold my Gamo Urban…

BSA barrels do speak for themselves you are absolutely right.

That dot in the rifling is where they drilled all the way through the barrel for the iron sites, breach and muzzle.

Sure you might say it happens so I get a replacement, right?? I did, and It’s not as bad they only drilled through the muzzle end.

So yeah, BSAirguns.

 

[Luis Leon]

BSA barrels do speak for themselves you are absolutely right.
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That dot in the rifling is where they drilled all the way through the barrel for the iron sites, breach and muzzle.

Sure you might say it happens so I get a replacement, right?? I did, and It’s not as bad they only drilled through the muzzle end.

So yeah, BSAirguns.

Cannot speak to QC issues on “your” gun… It’s not the norm… why not specifically cite the particular gun models that let you down?

 

[FL22]

Cannot speak to QC issues on “your” gun… It’s not the norm… why not specifically cite the particular gun models that let you down?

I have already, there is an old thread here on HAM about it, the whole story. I’m not providing a link. You’re welcome to dig for old bones if you’re bored.

 

[JimT66]

BSA barrels do speak for themselves you are absolutely right.
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That dot in the rifling is where they drilled all the way through the barrel for the iron sites, breach and muzzle.

Sure you might say it happens so I get a replacement, right?? I did, and It’s not as bad they only drilled through the muzzle end.

So yeah, BSAirguns.

So your saying its the MG version of pellet rifles. I've said it before, its a wonder it doesn't leak and burn oil.

 

[FL22]

So your saying its the MG version of pellet rifles. I've said it before, it’s a wonder it doesn't leak and burn oil.

if they drill all the way into the combustion chamber for the accessory bracket, then yes that’s exactly what I’m saying.

 

[JimT66]

if they drill all the way into the combustion chamber for the accessory bracket, then yes that’s exactly what I’m saying.

Ohh I agree totally. Not to disparage our cousins across the pond, but even today they can't build anything without those 2 major issues. I've had em both.

 

[Luis Leon]

I have already, there is an old thread here on HAM about it, the whole story. I’m not providing a link. You’re welcome to dig for old bones if you’re bored.

We’re talking about PCPs, not poorly constructed springers…

 

[Chief55]

I have had issues with a name brand SFP scope shifting POI if I go from 12X down to 4X by as much as an inch at 30 yards. I have read that others have had the same problem. I will only buy FFP scopes from now on.

 

[FL22]

We’re talking about PCPs, not poorly constructed springers…

Are we?
Mike’s post is in the General Discussion section. General discussion means all things Airgun and related that cannot easily be categorized.

Your Name is your Reputation period. No matter if it’s a store front, manufacturer or individual.

Treat people like trash after a purchase that’s what your reputation is. Put your name on garbage products, you are what you sell.

That Airgun is a gas ram not spring piston.

 

[Luis Leon]

Are we?
Mike’s post is in the General Discussion section. General discussion means all things Airgun and related that cannot easily be categorized.

Your Name is your Reputation period. No matter if it’s a store front, manufacturer or individual.

Treat people like trash after a purchase that’s what your reputation is. Put your name on garbage products, you are what you sell.

That Airgun is a gas ram not spring piston.

My bad… apologies to you… BSA barrels are still quality though, despite your bad experience. This has been attested by many other shooters.

 

[Danman]

If I could do it all over I'd...wait...nope I'm happy with how everything turned out in my Airgun life . I have slowly this year started buying some tools to work on my airguns as I find joy in that as well, and inevitably something will need repairs/mods. I held off for a good solid 15 years, paid off my debts, etc and then dove in deep....excessively deep. My family that does shoot mostly run pbs and I often think about getting one, but....I need a compressor next yr for my pcp babies! You know what, I guess I wish I never found Ham...it hasn't helped one bit! A big plus Mike you know what you don't want/need in an airgun. And I am jealous of all the guns you have tried out/tested real world!

 

[PasadenaMike]

If I could do it all over I'd...wait...nope I'm happy with how everything turned out in my Airgun life . I have slowly this year started buying some tools to work on my airguns as I find joy in that as well, and inevitably something will need repairs/mods. I held off for a good solid 15 years, paid off my debts, etc and then dove in deep....excessively deep. My family that does shoot mostly run pbs and I often think about getting one, but....I need a compressor next yr for my pcp babies! You know what, I guess I wish I never found Ham...it hasn't helped one bit! A big plus Mike you know what you don't want/need in an airgun. And I am jealous of all the guns you have tried out/tested real world!

Keep being smart don’t be a Mike

 

[pan60]

I am not would would do much different I would say to say learn find out and get into PCPs far earlier but its only that I am older and have paid off most thing in my world that I can venture into this fabulous world now. : )

 

[PasadenaMike]

I am not would would do much different I would say to say learn find out and get into PCPs far earlier but its only that I am older and have paid off most thing in my world that I can venture into this fabulous world now. : )

Yeah years ago i wouldn’t have been able to do this . It would’ve been a big 5 special

 

[SteelFly]

If I could do it over again I wouldn’t buy most of the stuff I bought and sold. I would’ve been fine with a Talon p, Condor SS and a talon ss. All simple guns that don’t cost an arm and leg with lifetime warranty. None are regulated and all are low pressure. Yes they’re single shot but that’s all you get hunting anyway. Remember this is for my life style this may not work for everyone. Did I mention 3 o rings?

You only get a single *Well placed* shot.

You can still get several follow up hits on a moving target with full and semi auto platforms.

Is it ethical?
If you don't intend on killing something you probably shouldn't shoot it to begin with, and more hits = more potential you will succeed if necessary.
Sometimes you only need one, but sometimes you need a follow up to ensure that it IS ethical....

Even the most accurate shooters shoot on windy days, or the game bolts as you fire, or several targets present themselves at one time, or any number of things can and do happen...
Having the ability to follow through without digging for your pellet tin and all that is pretty crucial IMO..

It would be faster to give chase with a Swiss army knife in some cases...

Especially in the Calibers and FPS we are talking about here..