What To Look For When Buying A Secondhand Pcp

[pappabear 128]

hi guys

 

just been informed that i am to be getting cash for xmas off of most of my family to put towards a new rifle , im hoping to have around £500 to spend but this would need to include everything , filling kit and scope etc .

 

i would love to be able to get a hw100 but whatever i get needs to be either left handed or ambidextrous , local shop has a daystate ph6 for £325 ( are these any good )

 

my question is because i have no experience with a pcp is there anything i need to be careful of if i buy one secondhand , it will be bought face to face so i can see it working but is it as simple as that

 

thanks in advance

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

If pumping up all the tine wouldnt bother you then look at the bsa ultra. Only drawback is low shot count

 

Could maybe find a l/h s410k from air arms there a great rifle

 

Or save more and get a hw100 .. really amazing rifles.

 

Make sure it holds air and has no leaks etc. Try a few shots if you can to make sure the accuracy and power is right. And that the magazine works as it should. And the bolt or sidelever works properly.

[secretagentmole 1,701]

Hello Bear! The PH6 has a fixed magazine system that can be a pain apparently!

 

Sent you a PM with an alternative idea!

 

[pappabear 128]

thanks guys , just need to wait now to see what the budget is

[jeemes 4,596]

A lot of gun shops sell used guns on a commision basis for the owner and usually give a months grace with the gun to the new owner (you) so you have plenty of time to find any faults. I wouldnt buy used from a shop unless they did that. Ask about it though because they may not advertise it. Good luck..I would wait for a hw100 if I were you even if you had to save a bit more money. They are great guns.

[davyt63 1,845]

if i was buying a second hand PCP what i would ask is

 

1.can we do a face to face deal WHY? so i can test it

 

2.ask for the serial number WHY? so i can check its history,via a phone call to the manufacturer

 

3.ask to see a recent chronograph reading WHY? to make sure what i am buying is legal

 

4.ask when was it last serviced WHY? if its recent then i won't have to fork out more dosh

 

5.what ft/lbs is it putting out WHY? to see if it matches the chrono reading

 

6.what is the reason it is being sold WHY? this will also give you some history,if their honest

 

7.how long have you had/purchased it WHY? it should match the history check you do

 

8.what pellets do you use WHY? this will save you time and money pellet testing

 

9.is it pre AT WHY? i will be able to service my self

 

10. try not to pay the asking price WHY? its better in my pocket than his

 

 

 

yes i agree it is a lot to ask,but then i have always been happy with my second hand deals

 

 

DO NOT! send any funds through paypal,as they don't insure air rifles/firearms

DO NOT! send cash in the post

 

 

as i have said above,make sure you meet them face to face,also if you can get a contact number/address even better,just incase it all falls apart when you get it home.

 

 

 

[treecreeper 1,136]

like Davy says and you shouldn't go far wrong.

If you want the hundred save a bit longer rather than buy something else and then sell it shortly after to get what you wanted in the first place.

[pappabear 128]

brilliant , thankyou for your help will let you know what i get

[0395kenyon 24]

See what funds you get. Try to add more finances and get the best gear you can. Really research what you want and once you have made that decision stick to it. If you have to wait a week, a month or a year it doesnt matter. Its better to wait and be delighted with what you have got, rather than rush things and still feel I wish I had that.

[Billy_boy_2010 8]

When already used IME air rifles hold their value fairly well.

 

Buy sensibly and you won't loose much money,