RETURNING BACK TO A SPRING AIR RIFLE

[mitre 51]

While visiting my local. Gun store a fellow was waiting to be seen to I over heard him saying he brought some sort of pcp paid a good some of cash and it second hand well for what he must have it should be top of the range he brought it for a service after hearing the cost of the service charge and what ever the parts he needed he turned and said for the trouble getting this one sorting out plus his wife was there I return back to a springer which his wife looked at him. And walked out the store 

 

 

 

 

 

[philpot 5,056]

I have had a few springers but simply don't enjoy using them other than at targets in a range or my garden, I would never want to use them for hunting.  We have a few guys on here who are seriously good springer shooters, I know because I have seen what they can do but I find them too heavy compared to my pcp guns and even with a scope / NV on my guns they are still lighter than many springers without anything fitted.  The important thing is to buy a pcp that is not a load of crap.................

Phil

[mitre 51]

It was not me that had this faulty pcp I am not too interested in them I would have liked to a fly on the wall to hear what he paid for it and how much the DAMAGE COST his other half just walked off

[jakethompson 6]

I get why some folks go back to springers—no tanks, no leaks, no expensive servicing. Just pick it up and shoot. They can be a bit heavier and require more technique, but there's a certain satisfaction in mastering one. I still prefer PCPs for consistency, but a well-tuned springer can be a joy to shoot.

[jakethompson 6]

That’s a tough situation, but I can see why he’d go back to a springer. PCPs can be amazing, but they do come with extra costs for maintenance and accessories. A high-quality springer is reliable, self-contained, and can last for years with minimal upkeep. Sometimes, simplicity wins out, especially when you factor in the long-term hassle and expenses. Hope he finds the right rifle for his needs!

 

Edited March 26 by jakethompson

[mitre 51]

I totally agree sprinters, are alot more cheaper to keep in a well good condition pcps are a nightmare when they can cost a fortune which this fellow sadly found out

[jakethompson 6]

Totally get why someone would switch back to a springer. PCPs are fantastic, but the upkeep, servicing costs, and all the extras can be a headache. A well-made springer is self-contained, reliable, and just works when you need it. Sure, they take more skill to master, but that’s part of the fun. No air tanks, no leaks—just grab and shoot. Sometimes, simple is better!

 

[philpot 5,056]

7 hours ago, jakethompson said:

Totally get why someone would switch back to a springer. PCPs are fantastic, but the upkeep, servicing costs, and all the extras can be a headache. A well-made springer is self-contained, reliable, and just works when you need it. Sure, they take more skill to master, but that’s part of the fun. No air tanks, no leaks—just grab and shoot. Sometimes, simple is better!

 

Interesting comment but for myself owning a number of pcp guns, I have only had to replace a special seal on my old Impact which cost £18 and never had any gun serviced so I can't really agree with you there. Just thinking on, my shooting partner has never spent a penny on his pcp guns either.

Phil

[mitre 51]

Depending on what pcp it was and how it was treated by its previous owner 

[philpot 5,056]

2 hours ago, mitre said:

Depending on what pcp it was and how it was treated by its previous owner 

Hw100, HW110 x 3, BSA Ultra x2, FX Streamline, FX Wildcat x2, FX Wildcat fac, FX Impact fac, Air Arms 200T x 2, Air Arms s410, Snowpeak P30.  I think there are a few others as well but I can't just think of them so £18 on this many guns over the years, well for me thats not much of an ongoing service / repair cost.

The only new guns were HW100, one HW110,  FX Wildcat fac 

Phil

[mitre 51]

It didnt belong to me it was a slight glance it had a large buddy bottle on a, older type of pcp could have been a early thorben model any way I just looked at his misses sour face and she went off with a puff

[mitre 51]

Just now, mitre said:

It didnt belong to me it was a slight glance it had a large buddy bottle on a, older type of pcp could have been a early thorben model any way I just looked at his misses sour face and she went off with a puff

Its stock was rather needed a tidy up 

[philpot 5,056]

2 hours ago, mitre said:

It didnt belong to me it was a slight glance it had a large buddy bottle on a, older type of pcp could have been a early thorben model any way I just looked at his misses sour face and she went off with a puff

It sounds like ir may have been a Rapid Mk1 or 2 which reminds me I had one in .22 fac,  big - heavy - old but what a tack driver.

[mitre 51]

34 minutes ago, philpot said:

It sounds like ir may have been a Rapid Mk1 or 2 which reminds me I had one in .22 fac,  big - heavy - old but what a tack driver.

 

It could be as I was not paying to much attention 

 

 

 

 

 

[jakethompson 6]

On 02/04/2025 at 18:05, philpot said:

Interesting comment but for myself owning a number of pcp guns, I have only had to replace a special seal on my old Impact which cost £18 and never had any gun serviced so I can't really agree with you there. Just thinking on, my shooting partner has never spent a penny on his pcp guns either.

Phil

Fair point! Sounds like you've had a really solid run with your PCPs—maybe I’ve just had bad luck or been too cautious with maintenance. Totally get that everyone’s experience can vary.