PCP Only 1 PCP rifle, Which Rifle

[Billm]

This subject brings to mind the TC Contender/ Encore handguns /Rifles . One frame & multiple barrels, squirrels to moose & birds of all sizes in between. Guess what , NOBODY did that LOL, we all bought additional frames ,grips ,etc! I think that we have to look at what we want to do with the gun at the time when we decide what we're doing "today". HOSp's blasting,, Oh wait I need to pull off the .357 barrel & all that goes into it to put the .177 "stuff" on my
BRK/ EDG/FX, whatever, I know it only takes 5-30 minutes ,then rezero, then realize a Ghog / raccoon / coyote is creeping along the fence line ,ARRGGH ! Yeah ,I know ,wild thought but this is where we all say one gun won't do it. Yes, a 30-30 will kill squirrels and deer/Black Bear , but do I really want to do that? I got by for several years with a certain PCP that did all I wanted with one weight /brand of pellet. Now having accumulated several more in different
brands & calibers (and more "field gear" to accompany me in the field), I find it impossible to get by with one gun. I routinely put one to three guns in the vehicle for the day's quest ,as I'm near it most times for a quick switch out if needed. As I don't compete or shoot long range anything ,this works for me, YMM-WV.

Agreed. That’s the problem with “platform” rifles, very few people buy the options. The options are either overpriced or inconvenient to utilize. I’m probably never going to spend $600 to buy a caliber change for my Ghost. Now that I have a bull barrel on the Panthera I’m probably not going to change liners again. I’ve bought so many things in my lifetime that promised easy expansion, that I never actually used. I like the fact that barrels can be swapped to remedy accuracy issues etc., but to make the rifle a multi-use platform - not so much. Maybe a different story if you want to use one gun for different species with different seasons.

 

[Danman]

This subject brings to mind the TC Contender/ Encore handguns /Rifles . One frame & multiple barrels, squirrels to moose & birds of all sizes in between. Guess what , NOBODY did that LOL, we all bought additional frames ,grips ,etc! I think that we have to look at what we want to do with the gun at the time when we decide what we're doing "today". HOSp's blasting,, Oh wait I need to pull off the .357 barrel & all that goes into it to put the .177 "stuff" on my
BRK/ EDG/FX, whatever, I know it only takes 5-30 minutes ,then rezero, then realize a Ghog / raccoon / coyote is creeping along the fence line ,ARRGGH ! Yeah ,I know ,wild thought but this is where we all say one gun won't do it. Yes, a 30-30 will kill squirrels and deer/Black Bear , but do I really want to do that? I got by for several years with a certain PCP that did all I wanted with one weight /brand of pellet. Now having accumulated several more in different
brands & calibers (and more "field gear" to accompany me in the field), I find it impossible to get by with one gun. I routinely put one to three guns in the vehicle for the day's quest ,as I'm near it most times for a quick switch out if needed. As I don't compete or shoot long range anything ,this works for me, YMM-WV.

Could not agree more! My Ghost I mentioned? Its a .22 and likely will remain a .22. I have a (.22) slug barrel on route and if its good I plan to sell the 600mm pellet barrel....it will not get any use plain and simple.
1 gun with 5 barrels is still one gun. As a bench toy its fine, for pesting not a chance. Buuuut if I had to pick just one pcp a multiple caliber option would be the way.

 

[Auto1191]

Could not agree more! My Ghost I mentioned? Its a .22 and likely will remain a .22. I have a (.22) slug barrel on route and if its good I plan to sell the 600mm pellet barrel....it will not get any use plain and simple.
1 gun with 5 barrels is still one gun. As a bench toy its fine, for pesting not a chance. Buuuut if I had to pick just one pcp a multiple caliber option would be t

Agreed. That’s the problem with “platform” rifles, very few people buy the options. The options are either overpriced or inconvenient to utilize. I’m probably never going to spend $600 to buy a caliber change for my Ghost. Now that I have a bull barrel on the Panthera I’m probably not going to change liners again. I’ve bought so many things in my lifetime that promised easy expansion, that I never actually used. I like the fact that barrels can be swapped to remedy accuracy issues etc., but to make the rifle a multi-use platform - not so much. Maybe a different story if you want to use one gun for different species with different seasons.

Agreed. That’s the problem with “platform” rifles, very few people buy the options. The options are either overpriced or inconvenient to utilize. I’m probably never going to spend $600 to buy a caliber change for my Ghost. Now that I have a bull barrel on the Panthera I’m probably not going to change liners again. I’ve bought so many things in my lifetime that promised easy expansion, that I never actually used. I like the fact that barrels can be swapped to remedy accuracy issues etc., but to make the rifle a multi-use platform - not so much. Maybe a different story if you want to use one gun for different species with different seasons.

I heard thrugh the grape vine , changing liners with the Bull Barrel is tough do to tight fit ?

 

[PapaT]

Hold the phone! @PapaT you have the AF Brush gun? I know you have the bigger model, how you like the brush gun? Might be a bit much for rats n such
The FPE it makes with that small barrel is wild.

No sir, but I'd love to.

 

[Auto1191]

I will have to say , I have read everyones post here it really makes 1 think, To have what we have & enjoy this Hobby/ Sport & having fun with it

 

[Pumacarl]

This subject brings to mind the TC Contender/ Encore handguns /Rifles . One frame & multiple barrels, squirrels to moose & birds of all sizes in between. Guess what , NOBODY did that LOL, we all bought additional frames ,grips ,etc! I think that we have to look at what we want to do with the gun at the time when we decide what we're doing "today". HOSp's blasting,, Oh wait I need to pull off the .357 barrel & all that goes into it to put the .177 "stuff" on my
BRK/ EDG/FX, whatever, I know it only takes 5-30 minutes ,then rezero, then realize a Ghog / raccoon / coyote is creeping along the fence line ,ARRGGH ! Yeah ,I know ,wild thought but this is where we all say one gun won't do it. Yes, a 30-30 will kill squirrels and deer/Black Bear , but do I really want to do that? I got by for several years with a certain PCP that did all I wanted with one weight /brand of pellet. Now having accumulated several more in different
brands & calibers (and more "field gear" to accompany me in the field), I find it impossible to get by with one gun. I routinely put one to three guns in the vehicle for the day's quest ,as I'm near it most times for a quick switch out if needed. As I don't compete or shoot long range anything ,this works for me, YMM-WV.

I really agree with you in principle when it comes to airguns, but you chose the wrong example for firearms because I still have my T/C Contender and all the barrels and swapped them often and quickly. That's the difference. With the T/C in under a minute I could be running something else, with an airgun, -forget it. I currently swap scopes now all the time using a laser to maintain zero between swaps, but caliber changes on airguns are a hard pass for me. I know there are some models that make it easy but I'm not convinced that accuracy is dead nuts maintainable between swaps either.

 

[Solo1]

I really agree with you in principle when it comes to airguns, but you chose the wrong example for firearms because I still have my T/C Contender and all the barrels and swapped them often and quickly. That's the difference. With the T/C in under a minute I could be running something else, with an airgun, -forget it. I currently swap scopes now all the time using a laser to maintain zero between swaps, but caliber changes on airguns are a hard pass for me. I know there are some models that make it easy but I'm not convinced that accuracy is dead nuts maintainable between swaps either.

So you might have to fire a few shots after changing caliber are you in that much of a hurry?

 

[Pumacarl]

So you might have to fire a few shots after changing caliber are you in that much of a hurry?

Honestly? Sometimes I have been. And I just grab a different gun. When someone can up with a system where you can do a quick swap and being on zero is expected and not the exception, then I would swap away, like I can do with my T/C.

 

[Solo1]

Honestly? Sometimes I have been. And I just grab a different gun. When someone can up with a system where you can do a quick swap and being on zero is expected and not the exception, then I would swap away, like I can do with my T/C.

So with your tc a 22 hits the same place @100 as a 223 or 30-30 or what ever wildcat you have?