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06-12-2013, 03:16 PM | #1 |
Adrian
Join Date: May 2013
Location: College Station, TX
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Advice on first pneumatic
I was thinking about getting a small pneumatic gun as both a back up when in saltwater (2nd shot for whatever reason, maybe low viz.) and lake fishing. I don't need it to shoot much farther than 5-6 feet but would like it to hit hard at that distance. I'm pretty set on a 50cm Omer Tempest but would like to hear more experienced spearos' opinions. Is 50cm a good length for that distance or should I go for a 70cm? I'd also like to hear opinions on the tempest vs the Mares Cyrano, is it worth the extra $100?
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06-12-2013, 07:54 PM | #2 | |
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06-12-2013, 09:42 PM | #3 |
apneist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Las Vegas
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Re: Advice on first pneumatic
70 cm cyrano mares is the gun my buddy has he uses it and loves it its pumped up so he can shoot fish with penetration power at 14 ft. but it also has a power selector for high and low he shoots fish on the low setting at 4-6 foot range and it dosent seem to powerfull on low but on high it pulls shockline tight at 15 ft.
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06-13-2013, 12:18 AM | #4 |
Adrian
Join Date: May 2013
Location: College Station, TX
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Re: Advice on first pneumatic
Sorry, I should have explained myself better. As a back up I meant if I shot a large fish in salt water and for some reason it kept thrashing and I wasn't able to knife it I could shoot it at a reasonable range to finish it off. I would attach it to my float using something like the Mako gun straps.
The main use I plan for it would be freshwater, using it on tilapia, armored catfish, carp, etc. I don't think I need all the power of the Cyrano but if parts are more easily available, more durable, and can justify the extra cash then I wouldn't mind having the option to unleash all that power on a gar or some large buffalo. |
06-13-2013, 06:55 AM | #5 |
Snorkel Master
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Re: Advice on first pneumatic
I'm not sure were others get their parts from, bit I get mine at spearfishingworld.com. After looking, it appears they have all parts for both guns in stock. The decision is yours, Ive never used or know of someone using the Omer so I couldn't give you a legitimate reason why not to get one. But t the end of the day I'd go with the mares....
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06-13-2013, 10:37 PM | #6 |
apneist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 350
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Re: Advice on first pneumatic
yeah mares makes one small enough that it comes in a thigh strap holster check them out on amazon .com nit to pricy either considering the quality
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06-14-2013, 08:18 PM | #7 |
Adrian
Join Date: May 2013
Location: College Station, TX
Posts: 33
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Re: Advice on first pneumatic
Thanks for all the input guys, I think I will go with the Cyrano 700.
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06-18-2013, 06:45 AM | #8 |
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Re: Advice on first pneumatic
Avoid the new tempest it is now made in china and sub standard.
I got a hold of a Mares Jet 70 recently it was a good gun and cheap. Go Mares. |
06-18-2013, 12:20 PM | #9 |
Adrian
Join Date: May 2013
Location: College Station, TX
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Re: Advice on first pneumatic
Thanks for the info, I'll definitely stay away from the Tempest now.
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