Looking to purchase a PCP air rifle

[Grendel Guy]

So far the Sig Virtus in .22 has caught my eye. Plinking, maybe some ground squirrels. Haven't done much research other than visiting various sites. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

[CornStrategy]

Before you buy, read parts three and four

[Grendel Guy]

^^Thanks for the links. They were informative and a good "heads up". Given the pricing I see for it versus those of other PCPs, I was wasn't expecting a one ragged hole at 50 yards producer. The appeal is the semi-auto function.

[Rivers]

I think the most helpful part would be to know your budget. A .22 PCP air rifle can go from $250 – 2,000+ and that's BEFORE you add a scope! Of course you do typically get what you pay for. That $2,000 rifle would probably do a single hole group at 50 yards. If your budget is $500–1,000, you're in a sweet spot for a lot of very good rifles.

[hermosabeach]

I have a Sheridan blue streak upgraded and now it is too loud

I would identify what you need and work to find a gun to fit the specs

There is a u tube hunter who does gear reviews.

He gets a lot of kills as he shoots at distance and with a suppressor / silencer/ muffler.

Lack of noise does not spook the targets.

[hermosabeach]

https://m.youtube.com/user/EdgunUSA

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQpntHUukE

[NorcalGSG]

Is the Benjamin Marauder still a popular PCP ?

[WartHog]

Is the Benjamin Marauder still a popular PCP ?

Yes. Aftermarket parts/modifications/accessories are probably the most plentiful of any PCP platform and knowledge/support on the various airgun forums is most abundant.

[CornStrategy]

Is the Benjamin Marauder still a popular PCP ?

Less popular. The Umarex Gauntlet seems to have taken its place as the top selling PCP. Those sub-$300 PCPs are a pretty good deal.

[Revoman]

Go here....

https://www.airgunnation.com/

You'll learn scads.

mike

[WartHog]

Go here....

https://www.airgunnation.com/

You'll learn scads.

mike

And here - https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA...php?board=12.0

[Grendel Guy]

Thanks everyone, good information. I'll have to review.

[subscriber]

Is the Benjamin Marauder still a popular PCP ?

Yes. But here is a much cheaper contender, that comes with an externally adjustable pressure regulator: https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Air_V...fle/5136#10278
Avenger user manual: https://www.pyramydair.com/airgun-re...fle-manual.pdf


For objective and subjective airgun talk about the Avenger, check this forum: https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA...topic=175973.0

[theLBC]

just a head up, optics planet is selling the benjamin recharge compressor for $1299, which is about $400 less than most places.

needing a compressor is the reason i have not gotten into the pcp game, and not wanting to find places to fill tanks. i almost jumped on the deal.

[Grendel Guy]

When I looked into this a couple of years back I contacted the local weld supply shop. They'd sell me the tank for about $200. Fills were about $17 for nitrogen. But talking with dealers and Sig they advised against using nitrogen. Sig never said why but a dealer said that it would dry out the o-rings. So looks like compressed air. Also, thank for all of the information.