Hi Andy and Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your reviews - after every new video I'm changing my mind, ha ha. I have a question about unregulated PCP rifles and how they feel.
I would like to purchase a PCP rifle with about everything I like: bullpup, walnut stock with thumbhole, adjustable cheek-piece, with bipod-rail - or enough space for it, in caliber .20 or .22 and a shotcount of min. 150... here in Austria I would chose a FAC version (currently I have an eye on the Webley Mastiff, Hatsan Bullboss, Kral Puncher Breaker and Gamo Boxer/Furia).
Now, for a maximum of €600,- without scope or bipod, the possibilities are still many. But for that money, most come without regulator (or don't offer the above characteristics).
What I really, really hate is, when the power starts noticeably dropping. It gives me the impression, the weapon is weak, sick, unreliable. I had CO2 rifles and pistols before - and as soon as the pellets drop, I have no more fun with it, just firing empty to release the left-over pressure. I could live with a bigger spread of feet/s due to being unregulated - but not with losing power already after 2/3 of the working pressure.
>>> So my question is: How "bad" is it really?
Do I already have to aim higher and higher after two thirds of the shots, or is the 'felt' power-drop more sudden?
Does it actually affect my aim (40 - 60 meters), or is the powercurve more a pure chronograph's problem.
My question is not about the statistics... the linked video already shows the horrible looking powercurve before regulation. The question is really about "the feel" and your personal experience and opinion.
Thank you very much for any responses, suggestions or links
and have pleasant days!
Christian
I´m thinking the same. Have recently acquired a Hatsan Bullmaster. Is it possible to just install a regulator between the tank and the gun? For instance one like this?
An alternative is to check out the Huma website to see if your proposed PCP rifle has an upgrade kit. That way, you can buy an unregulated rifle with your current budget, and if you find the lack of regulation really bothers you, you can save up for the upgrade and gunsmith fees to fit it at a later date.
Thank you very much Antony!
I'm a bit afraid of needing a cheat sheet when taking out the rifle after some time again, like "190bar > 50 meters: +11 cm, 70 meters: +18cm; 170bar > 50 meters: +22cm ..." - and that maybe for two different types of ammunition.
Since I shoot for precision (springer and 22lr), I love to adjust and zero-in exactly, plus estimate wind, slope and other influences, but don't want to care for decreasing power... I guess, I will just wait and save some more money :-)
Thank you!
Christian
You get more shots at full power regulated if you compare the same rifle models with one unreg'd. Eg, Regal vs Regal HR. There is a higher purchase price for reg'd. It shouldn't be a big issue though once you've learned the power curve on any given unreg'd gun. Especially if you buy one with a large reservoir as you'll have plenty of shots anyway.