Do We Have A Guide On Pcp Ownership?

[PeskyWabbits 464]

I mean that covers what's involved in ownership.

This is what I know:

They are recoilless - hurray

You have to fill them - boo

You can use a pump but it takes effort - boo

A pump without a filter can cause rust in the innards - boo

You can use a tank but they are £150 and need checking every two years at £50? - boo

Tanks are hernia inducing heavy to move around - boo

They are usually multishot - hurray

They usually have a long barrell but are more compact - hurray

They are lighter - hurray

They are chuffin expensive - boo

The seals go on them - boo

Not all gunsmiths will service/mend them - boo

With a silencer they are much quieter - hurray

 

Have I missed any?

 

 

[moxy 617]

Don't think you've missed any but you've stuck it up in the wrong section

[Jonjon79 13,355]

Aren't bottle tests done every 5yrs?

[Jonjon79 13,355]

Go on PW ..... I know you want to say it ..... They're for the feckers that can't shoot a springer

 

His words guys, not mine

 

Edited July 9, 2016 by Jonjon79

[stealthy1 3,964]

I mean that covers what's involved in ownership.

This is what I know:

They are recoilless - hurray

You have to fill them - boo

You can use a pump but it takes effort - boo

A pump without a filter can cause rust in the innards - boo

You can use a tank but they are £150 and need checking every two years at £50? - boo

Tanks are hernia inducing heavy to move around - boo

They are usually multishot - hurray

They usually have a long barrell but are more compact - hurray

They are lighter - hurray

They are chuffin expensive - boo

The seals go on them - boo

Not all gunsmiths will service/mend them - boo

With a silencer they are much quieter - hurray

 

Have I missed any?

 

 

 

Are you pissed?

[moxy 617]

 

I mean that covers what's involved in ownership.

This is what I know:

They are recoilless - hurray

You have to fill them - boo

You can use a pump but it takes effort - boo

A pump without a filter can cause rust in the innards - boo

You can use a tank but they are £150 and need checking every two years at £50? - boo

Tanks are hernia inducing heavy to move around - boo

They are usually multishot - hurray

They usually have a long barrell but are more compact - hurray

They are lighter - hurray

They are chuffin expensive - boo

The seals go on them - boo

Not all gunsmiths will service/mend them - boo

With a silencer they are much quieter - hurray

 

Have I missed any?

 

Are you pissed?

Or a skitzo!! Having a full blown conversation with himself

[stealthy1 3,964]

 

 

I mean that covers what's involved in ownership.

This is what I know:

They are recoilless - hurray

You have to fill them - boo

You can use a pump but it takes effort - boo

A pump without a filter can cause rust in the innards - boo

You can use a tank but they are £150 and need checking every two years at £50? - boo

Tanks are hernia inducing heavy to move around - boo

They are usually multishot - hurray

They usually have a long barrell but are more compact - hurray

They are lighter - hurray

They are chuffin expensive - boo

The seals go on them - boo

Not all gunsmiths will service/mend them - boo

With a silencer they are much quieter - hurray

 

Have I missed any?

Are you pissed?

Or a skitzo!! Having a full blown conversation with himself

 

 

[mattwhite 1,993]

I really cant think of anything sensible to say and I'm trying really really hard, so hard my head is banging but nothing sensible is even coming close, so.....nope you haven't missed anything out pal

[PeskyWabbits 464]

I am thinking of joining the dark side.

Trying to justify it really.

I am really happy with my Pro Sport and my Hw35. But sometimes you need to reload quickly for that second rabbit, or another rat, or etc

 

And we have loads of advice for buying 'my first air rifle' which for cost and convenience is always a springer but not a first PCP

 

So can someone clarify the air bottle situation. The ebay ones say just tested and the date is 2 years away.

 

And are all whips the same, with just the adapter for the air rifle cylinder being different.

[moxy 617]

I am thinking of joining the dark side.

Trying to justify it really.

I am really happy with my Pro Sport and my Hw35. But sometimes you need to reload quickly for that second rabbit, or another rat, or etc

 

And we have loads of advice for buying 'my first air rifle' which for cost and convenience is always a springer but not a first PCP

 

So can someone clarify the air bottle situation. The ebay ones say just tested and the date is 2 years away.

 

And are all whips the same, with just the adapter for the air rifle cylinder being different.

Three years on a below surface bottle.

Five years on a surface only.

 

The fittings are Din or A clamp. A Din valve would be the normal for a surface only bottle.

Most hoses are 1/8 bsp thread size although you can get them in 1/4 bsp.

 

And with this being the airgun hunting write up section I will move this!!

[bigmac 97kt 13,740]

I mean that covers what's involved in ownership.

This is what I know:

They are recoilless - hurray

You have to fill them - boo

You can use a pump but it takes effort - boo

A pump without a filter can cause rust in the innards - boo

You can use a tank but they are £150 and need checking every two years at £50? - boo

Tanks are hernia inducing heavy to move around - boo

They are usually multishot - hurray

They usually have a long barrell but are more compact - hurray

They are lighter - hurray

They are chuffin expensive - boo

The seals go on them - boo

Not all gunsmiths will service/mend them - boo

With a silencer they are much quieter - hurray

 

Have I missed any?

 

 

Pros and cons of owning a pcp

 

pros,

 

lighter in some cases

 

most are deadly accurate

 

not all have long barrels there are carbine ones to

 

shot count is good on some

 

you can fit pods to them which makes for better accuracy laying prone or if you need to just put it down

 

you have all ways got that second shot but there are single shot ones to

 

yes you have to fill them with air

 

bottles are best to use and yes some are heavy but if you fit then in the car so they dont roll around there ok

 

unless you have a perm that is lifting with vermin then your not going to use all the shot count up any way when out in the field

 

you can get different size whips as moxy has say,d but you can get different length whips to i have a long whip fitted to mine so i dont have to lift the bottle out of the 4x4 when i need to refill .

 

most are deadly silent with the silencer fitted but sound like a shot gun when not

 

most are fitted with a air gauge so you no how much air is in the cylinder

 

a blind man could use one there that good

 

 

cons

 

no good for range shooting as you will use your air up quick

 

no good for a day on the crows in a rookery as you will be running back to the car to fill her up (spinger is better for this )

 

yes you need to service them but you need to service a springer every now and again

 

but if you look after her she will look after you

 

yes some shops will not service some of them and it can be expensive at times (very if you own a daystate)

 

but there are lads out there that can do this for you all you have to do is ask

 

cant think of any more

 

but the pros out number the cons

 

i would not be with out one or a springer as different rifles have different uses

 

atvbmac :thumbs:

[stealthy1 3,964]

So in short just buy a HW100.

[bigmac 97kt 13,740]

So in short just buy a HW100.

:thumbs: in any cal

[PeskyWabbits 464]

So in short just buy a HW100.

 

I was waiting for this bit

[PeskyWabbits 464]

Earlier this year I was looking at the night vision add ons. It just doesn't seem feasible to add one to a springer. Whereas it is straight forward on a PCP.

 

I would be tempted on a Yukon Photon but again, are these compatible with springers - do they have recoil sensitive components.

So again, a PCP has the versatility in this department.

 

Thanks for the replies. Even the rude ones