PCP What would be your choice?

[jps2486]

I'm considering buying another .30 cal PCP. I already have an FX M3 that I use for 100 yd BR competiton, but want one without all the heavy extra hardware. I'm considering"

Brockock Sonoran
RAW HM1000x Mini LRT
Cricket Tactical

What would you choose or is there a better choice? I'm leaning toward the Brocock instead of any tactical because there are fewer protrusions.

 

[Solo1]

Ghost

 

[jps2486]

BTW, I'm trying to keep the cost below $2K

 

[pan60]

Ghost

that would be be what I would look at.
I would love to see a new line of AAA guns but they will be over the 2k price point and no telling when we will see the new guns?

 

[Solo1]

BTW, I'm trying to keep the cost below $2K

There is a used 30 cal on agn

 

[Billm]

The BRK Sonoran is a good option. But, if you go with the AOA power tune, it will break your $2000 limit.

 

[Pesty3782]

AoA has a 30 cal ghost and Cricket tactical II on the used page. Both under 2K......If new I would really look at the Sonoran.

Tony P.

 

[duchunter007]

Sonoran is a great gun, and spend a few extra $$ and have the power tune done.

 

[Danman]

I'm considering buying another .30 cal PCP. I already have an FX M3 that I use for 100 yd BR competiton, but want one without all the heavy extra hardware. I'm considering"

Brockock Sonoran
RAW HM1000x Mini LRT
Cricket Tactical

What would you choose or is there a better choice? I'm leaning toward the Brocock instead of any tactical because there are fewer protrusions.

100Y, not interested in shooting slugs, and a simple design preference....I'd go Sonoran with power tune for sure out of those. Ive seen plenty of really good 100Y groups from the guys who own & share.
The Ghost is more solid vs an impact but its no lighter/less protusion-y and the temptation to spend more on upgrades makes it not an ideal candidate for under 2k (ask me how I know)

 

[Billm]

Thinking about it, I own 7 PCPs and no two are alike. But, only one reminds me of my air rifles of what I’d call the Golden Years of springers (1970s and 80s) and that’s the Sonoran. Except for its plastic stock vice wooden stock. To me it has the feel and balance that my springers had. I mention that because @jps2486 mentioned no “heavy extra hardware”. A simple short pic rail is the only added hardware. It has a very clean design as does the whole Sniper family.

 

[duchunter007]

@jps2486 Here is a target I shot a couple of weeks ago, and it was windy, it was blowing 27 mph, checked with a wind meter, then dropped to 14 mph. 4 out of 5 targets shot with AEA 50 grain pellets, bottom left shot with slugs.
Dang good accuracy at 100 yards, in the wind. I just used the same tune for the slugs, they needed a little more speed to get better accuracy

 

[Zelos1]

I'm considering buying another .30 cal PCP. I already have an FX M3 that I use for 100 yd BR competiton, but want one without all the heavy extra hardware. I'm considering"

Brockock Sonoran
RAW HM1000x Mini LRT
Cricket Tactical

What would you choose or is there a better choice? I'm leaning toward the Brocock instead of any tactical because there are fewer protrusions.

Love that RAW!!

 

[jps2486]

Before the survey, I was leaning toward the Sonoran and still am based on your comments. The RAW would be second choice. I've always liked them.

 

[FL22]

I have been very pleased with my Sniper and would have high expectations of a Sonoran. I am definitely considering getting one myself by the end of the year.

Don’t forget to use a HAM discount .

 

[pan60]

AoA has a used GHOST in your price range.

 

[FL22]

Someone told me privately that the “jury was still out” on the .30 Ghost barrel. Is that still the case?

 

[Solo1]

Someone told me privately that the “jury was still out” on the .30 Ghost barrel. Is that still the case?

Ill let you know after the pa cup

 

[Danman]

Before the survey, I was leaning toward the Sonoran and still am based on your comments. The RAW would be second choice. I've always liked them.

If money wasn't an issue....lol, I'd go for the full length Raw Laminated rifle if i wanted to sling .30cal pellets longer range, i just prefer the older (Martin era) stocks much better than the new stuff..... I kicked the can for a LONG time on that used 220fpe .357 Raw....had it been a .30 I would have snatched it up! Not sure if the mini could sling the heavier .30 pellets fast enough?
I feel both the Raw and Sonoran are no nonsense options; find the pellets it likes best, make minor tweaks, maybe a barrel polish and off you go.

 

[jps2486]

If money wasn't an issue....lol, I'd go for the full length Raw Laminated rifle if i wanted to sling .30cal pellets longer range, i just prefer the older (Martin era) stocks much better than the new stuff..... I kicked the can for a LONG time on that used 220fpe .357 Raw....had it been a .30 I would have snatched it up! Not sure if the mini could sling the heavier .30 pellets fast enough?
I feel both the Raw and Sonoran are no nonsense options; find the pellets it likes best, make minor tweaks, maybe a barrel polish and off you go.

The full length RAW would be ideal, but it's such a looong gun, that's why I would lean toward the mini. However, the 15 inch barrel does limit power output. The Sonoran has a 23 inch barrel without resulting in a long overal rifle length.

 

[Billm]

Ill let you know after the pa cup

Which barrel? The stock pellet barrel?