www.airgunsinc.org

Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
www.airgunsinc.org

Enjoy a not-out-of-the box free thinking forum dedicated to discussing or buying/selling your hunt, gear, favorite airgun, tactics in regard to Air Guns from the newbie to the very experienced even if you're doing nothing more than collecting!

Username:
Password:
Log me on automatically at each visit:
:: I forgot my password

Contribute to www.airgunsinc.org

Who is online?

In total there are 4 users online :: 0 Registered, 0 Hidden and 4 Guests

None


Most users ever online was 185 on Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:01 am


+4
snowman
tkerrigan
donwalk
ralphy101again
8 posters

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    ralphy101again
    ralphy101again
    Entering the Ranges
    Entering the Ranges


    Posts : 2
    Join date : 2011-05-26

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by ralphy101again Sun May 29, 2011 11:31 am

    Narrowed choices to : fx royale 500 , fx independence , daystate 50 fpe air ranger . I have a 22 cal. Indy. I have neved shot a royale or any daystate guns . Thanks Ralph in La.
    Attachments
    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle AttachmentIMG952277.jpg
    worksite/pigeon haven flooded by Mississippi river
    You don't have permission to download attachments.
    (53 Kb) Downloaded 2 times
    avatar
    donwalk
    Club Member of the Ranges
    Club Member of the Ranges


    Posts : 19
    Join date : 2011-05-28

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty Re: trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by donwalk Sun May 29, 2011 8:25 pm

    if i could afford it...I'd go for the FX independence; it has it's own built-on hand pump. you're "independent" of having to rely on air tanks, hand pumps (Sans the on-board one) or other sources of air.

    that being said...fast forward to the real here and now...

    an entry level PCP rifle with hand pump 'combo' may be had for the $400-$500 price range. if you elect to get into the higher dollar PCP rifles be sure to have an ATM in your living room (if you can keep it hidden from your wife... Shocked Rolling Eyes Laughing )

    generally speaking, many, if not most, who seek to get into PCP are intending to hunt larger game than rabbit, and smaller sized game; PCP, power-wise, usually picks up where springer/NP leaves off.

    i decided to make my entry into the PCP by way of one of the "combos", with hand pump, offered by an online airgun dealer; with no regrets. it did, however, lead to more and better equipment...and alas and alack...next will probably be a compressor...$$$$...where will it end? you may, or may not, find out...

    in any event, you WILL NEED a source of air and the accompanying apparatus, to charge a PCP with.

    if you intend on hunting big(er) game...as Squirrel has pointed out, do you need a .25, or even larger, caliber? many of us have a battery of air rifles for various needs (wants?) and as a suggestion, a .22 fits in very nicely in most categories for hunting and plinking/target shooting.
    avatar
    tkerrigan
    Ranger
    Ranger


    Posts : 25
    Join date : 2011-05-28

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty Re: trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by tkerrigan Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:49 am

    I know the feeling, you can be waiting for one gun to be released,(Lynx), then the Koreans are coming out with semi-autos pretty soon. What to do, what to do.
    Tom
    avatar
    snowman
    Ranger
    Ranger


    Posts : 5
    Join date : 2011-06-16

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty Re: trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by snowman Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:05 pm

    Hello Ralph...Re: .25 cal pcp choice you may want to look at one of Tony's modified .25 Airforce Rifles (Talon Tunes) , I have one and it is a tack driver with awesome power...Daystate .25 is a great shooter...BTW any of those FX rifles the semi auto's will definitely put a smile on your face...Snowman.
    avatar
    longhunter
    Ranger
    Ranger


    Posts : 125
    Join date : 2011-06-28

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty Re: trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by longhunter Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:51 pm

    Abda wrote:What's your flavor in Range Finders, Ralph? Name brand, distance, all that? That's a toy I haven't landed in my toy box yet and I'm interested.

    Would save me some time and trouble pacing off a shot I thought was pretty far. See, with only one eye, I don't have any depth perception and distances can throw me off in the weirdest ways. .

    Anybody have a preference in them?

    I know, I know, new topic stuff but I think we'll worry about that when and if someone takes me up on my quesiton

    i picked up a Simmons in the blister pack at Gander Mtn. for around 40$ or so. it has a 4x lens, and runs off a 9volt battery. i've used it for 3 or4 years for archery and airgunning with no problems, so far. accuracy is claimed to be +- 1yd. at 400yds. on reflective targets. i know it's spot on at 200yds. , it was checked against my buddies high dollar unit. it even comes with a carrying case that fits on your belt.
    avatar
    longhunter
    Ranger
    Ranger


    Posts : 125
    Join date : 2011-06-28

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty Re: trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by longhunter Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:57 pm

    ok, the rangefinder i got 3 or4 years ago is now selling for 129.99. may be able to catch it on sale. it's the simmons hunter model .looks like they upgraded it somewhat, it's advertised to range to 600 yds. loook it up at Gander Mountain.com and type in the search box "range finders". picture looks like the one i have, so i'm guessing it's the same. it's the only simmons they carry.
    rlairgun
    rlairgun
    Range Master
    Range Master


    Posts : 12
    Join date : 2011-07-01

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty Re: trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by rlairgun Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:19 am

    Hey guys, I really like the buy, buy ,buy theory. bounce My grand kids need shoes and I need a beer!!!!!!! Or is that several beers.
    avatar
    roachcreek
    Field Ranger
    Field Ranger


    Posts : 74
    Join date : 2011-06-28

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty Re: trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by roachcreek Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:20 pm

    I paid $2500.00 for my Rangefinder, a Swarovski RF-1 many years ago, they, laser Rangefinders had just hit the market and there were only two models available, the Geovid and the RF-1.

    A friend of mine got a deal at $2500.00,Cabelas had them at $3200.00, we split the price, so I have $1250.00 in it, and then a few years later he got a Geovid and gave me his half of the RF-1. I have has so much fun over the years with it, and the optics are superb.

    It is the same old new tech story, you pay for it, but when I consider the truck load of deer and elk killed by using it,it was well worth the money.
    avatar
    Johnny
    Ranger
    Ranger


    Posts : 19
    Join date : 2011-06-28

    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty Re: trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by Johnny Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:17 pm

    Forget the cometa lynx is a toy gun and comes with problems....i know i went to buy one and it broke after 20-30 shots. every time the cocking lever was pushed forward the gun fired...also the trigger you think it is made from toy parts

    Sponsored content


    trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle Empty Re: trying to choose a 25 cal. pcp rifle

    Post by Sponsored content


      Current date/time is Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:37 am