RecoilReaper Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Good evening Gentlemen!!! I have a very nice collection of highly tuned HW springers and they do all that I ask of them. However, regardless of this, I still feel that I'm missing out on something when it comes to PCP's. I feel as though I WANT one but do I NEED one? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
click click boom dead Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hey I'm the same as you I'm moving on to pcp I suppose the only correct helpful answer will be each to ones own pcp is more silent n more accurate plus of course more shots break barels r efficient for needs but pcp u have more of a chance with faster closer together quarry just my opinion I myself am trying to decide on which pcp rifle to get hope others can help u better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 A pcp is much more accurate, very quiet with the right suppressor fitted and of coarse you have many follow up shots should you need them. I have springers, pcp s, rimfire and centre fire. Every rifle has its use for different applications. To be honest, I haven't used springers since picking up the pcp. As long as you have a good air tank for toppng up your pcp then the skies the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 You certainly don't need one, a springer will be just as accurate as a PCP if you know how to shoot them (probably more so if you consider consistency), but there are some features of them that springers just can't compete with; namely multi shot, very little cocking movement and about as quiet as you can get. Whatever you decide on, don't get rid of a good springer as you'll regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Just treat yourself to a hw100, then after a few good sessions, try to tell yourself that you don't need it. You'll find its very difficult to say it. Edited January 19, 2016 by Pistol p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Springer = Morris 1000 .. ie will get you there every time no probs with very little trouble.But needs operator input PCP . Honda Civic ie, same as above with heater , sat nav , cruise control etc. but bland/soulless. Takes your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Springer = Morris 1000 .. ie will get you there every time no probs with very little trouble.But needs operator input PCP . Honda Civic ie, same as above with heater , sat nav , cruise control etc. but bland/soulless. Takes your choice. Nicely put but I'd have said Caterham 7 versus Mazda mx5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hunting/vermin control, get a PCP. For fun and satisfaction stick with springers. 30 mins on a range with a PCP and I'm ready to go home, its so boring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Good evening Gentlemen!!! I have a very nice collection of highly tuned HW springers and they do all that I ask of them. However, regardless of this, I still feel that I'm missing out on something when it comes to PCP's. I feel as though I WANT one but do I NEED one? Thanks in advance! Do you need one? Nah, no way. Should you buy one? Definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 It's not accuracy, power or range that defines whether a PCP is needed. By the sounds of it, you must have a cracking range of really high quality springers. there are some genuine practical advantages you get with a PCP that could come under necessity, depending on your shooting: 1) Ease of reload If you have a lot of shooting to do in a single session, your arms will get knackered on even the smoothest of Springers. 2) Multishot is also much more available. There are one or two springers that are m.s. but not many! 3) smallness of movement to reload. If you're after wary quarry, the movements of loading a PCP are greatly reduced 4) weight. PCP rifles can be much lighter, so if you're hulking something around, with NV on and a bipod, saving weight can be a real bonus But that's really it. There are so few times when one could say a PCP is a necessity over a high quality springer. Now go and buy one anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzashadow Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) springer to show how good a shot you are to your mates PCP to show how easy shooting is still like to have a go of a springer but for everything its got to be a PCP move on Edited January 19, 2016 by bazzashadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hw100 with a mamba is a difficult habit to kick, the sheer weight of an accurate springer (for me anyway) is too much, my tx200 was as good for a few but you get tired very quickly , my 8yr old with the HW100 is just as good as I am it really s child's play with one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Been there done that, not again, springs for me from now on. (Or a pumper). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Good evening Gentlemen!!! I have a very nice collection of highly tuned HW springers and they do all that I ask of them. However, regardless of this, I still feel that I'm missing out on something when it comes to PCP's. I feel as though I WANT one but do I NEED one? Thanks in advance! in reality only YOU can answer that question, what would I rather own,,,, a hw80 springer or an airwolf mct,,,,,,, simple really, I would own both as they both do different things, but if I could only own one of them then its the airwolf all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineshooter Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Ah remember though, a springer is never out of air when you most need it. Edited January 23, 2016 by lineshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Ah remember though, a springer is never out of air when you most need it. On the face it that appears true, but in reality that just isn't an issue unless you are shooting targets or hundreds of rats, in which case just take a bottle with you. I fill my rifle after an outing so I know I'll have 40 odd full power shots ready and waiting ad I have never run out of air when hunting - I very rarely use more than 2 8-shot magazines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I always enjoy a plinking session with a springer. All I need is pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I always enjoy a plinking session with a springer. All I need is pellets. I always enjoy a plinking session with my Daystate Airwolf MCT pcp,,,once full 350 shots later minimum and it takes 1min to refill then 350+ shots later it takes 1 min to fill, its just a pleasure to shoot and I don't have one arm bigger than the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockster1801 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 in reality only YOU can answer that question, what would I rather own,,,, a hw80 springer or an airwolf mct,,,,,,, simple really, I would own both as they both do different things, but if I could only own one of them then its the airwolf all day Got to go with Evo here, says it all really (might be coz I've got the airwolf MTC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I always enjoy a plinking session with my Daystate Airwolf MCT pcp,,,once full 350 shots later minimum and it takes 1min to refill then 350+ shots later it takes 1 min to fill, its just a pleasure to shoot and I don't have one arm bigger than the otherYeah, just a shame it is boring though 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1nut Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 It's not about need it's about WANTING!!!! The answer is yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Yeah, just a shame it is boring though UD what is boring about it ? . it just makes shooting effortless, the only difference between the two is the effort to cock the rifle, you seriously need to move on with the times, I enjoy shooting a springer but only because it reminds me of when I was a youngster and since acquiring my first pcp I have never looked back and now class a springer as a thing of the past, keep up the hard work with your springer and I,ll enjoy the effortless of hunting with the pcp, well at least when the weather picks up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 UD what is boring about it ? . it just makes shooting effortless, the only difference between the two is the effort to cock the rifle, you seriously need to move on with the times, I enjoy shooting a springer but only because it reminds me of when I was a youngster and since acquiring my first pcp I have never looked back and now class a springer as a thing of the past, keep up the hard work with your springer and I,ll enjoy the effortless of hunting with the pcp, well at least when the weather picks up Nowt do with moving with the times bud!PCP was used against Napoleon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Ermmm. Pcp's are no more accurate than springers!!! It's just that pcp's require much less shooter skill to shoot. A 12 thumbed knuckle dragging spank monkey from Norfolk will shoot a pcp's better than a springer. The inherent accuracy of any gun is down to how consistently it puts lead down the barrel. But if you want one then get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Ermmm. Pcp's are no more accurate than springers!!! It's just that pcp's require much less shooter skill to shoot. A 12 thumbed knuckle dragging spank monkey from Norfolk will shoot a pcp's better than a springer. The inherent accuracy of any gun is down to how consistently it puts lead down the barrel. But if you want one then get one. another person unable to come to terms with engineering and the modern world, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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