i agree pre charged not as good as the springer apart from noise but for takedown you cant whacck like a good setup springer my shooting buddies call my gamo stutzen(springer) full stock the "bunny cannon " it might not be quiet but them bunnies just get blown down when they are in the sights now i got my FAC i can tune the hw97k up legally and still hunt with the "bunny cannon"
your not the only one that loves a springer even though i own all types spring, gas ram, pre charged and a good old crossbow but prefer to take the springer on hunting trips
and yes i agree you buy a pre