PCP starter setup

## Recommended PCP starter setup (Beginner, England)

**Rifle:** a **sub‑12 ft·lbf PCP** in **.177** (best for targets and learning).

**Action:** consider a **multi-shot** with a magazine, but keep a **single-shot tray** for slow practice.

**Filling:**

- Start with a **hand pump** if you want the lowest cost (more effort).

- Choose a **dive bottle** (with the right valve/hose) if you want convenience and lots of refills.

**Optics:** a simple **3–9x or 4–12x scope** plus solid mounts; set up for a comfortable cheek weld.

**Pellets:** buy 2–3 quality types (domed pellets are a good baseline) and keep the one that groups best.

**Must-haves:**

- **Gun bag/case** (unloaded, for transport)

- **Pellet trap / safe backstop**

- **Eye protection**

- **Spare O-rings** for your fill probe and a small silicone cloth for wiping down metalwork

**First practice plan:** zero at **10m** to get on paper, then confirm at **25–30m** with 5-shot groups.

If you tell me your budget (e.g., **£300 / £600 / £1,000+**) and whether you’ll be shooting **garden** or **club**, I’ll refine this into a specific “what to buy first” checklist for your blog.