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11-17-2017, 08:47 AM | #16 | |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
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11-17-2017, 09:18 AM | #17 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
If the budget can be increased just a bit, a Pathos pro would be a good option too.
I've owned JBL too and I would advise you look at something like rob allen, pathos, freediver or other reputable railguns. It'll be more accurate and better out of the box. I have made JBLs shoot ok if you are able to do a lot of tweeking. The tweeking means spending money. The stock spears are too heavy for a band configuration that suits the gun. After changing bands and shaft, you add more than $60 at least. Go to Nautilus and up the budget a bit or look for a good deal second hand. Why not sell the biller so you can start with a really nice budget? Last edited by Nix; 11-17-2017 at 09:33 AM. |
11-19-2017, 03:57 PM | #18 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
I can’t say enough good things about my MAKO 130. This has become my go to gun! It’s a great setup light, reliable, accurate, and tracks well! I even paired it up with their 100-meter reel so I could go after ono (wahoo) without the hustle of a float and float line. I believe the Predator Pro 3 is in your price range too! Its a great gun and even comes with a great warranty!
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11-20-2017, 05:55 PM | #19 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
Hey everyone! Sorry for late response, I was letting everyone voice their opinions and comments. I appreciate everyone's input. I just wanted advice because I haven't owned too many guns so I like what I am hearing about Mako, Pathos and JBL.
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11-21-2017, 08:00 AM | #20 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
im sure you can find a beat up rob allen 110 for less then 150. that would be the best option for power and accuracy in my opinion.
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11-21-2017, 10:01 AM | #21 |
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11-21-2017, 11:21 AM | #22 |
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11-21-2017, 04:41 PM | #23 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
Please enlighten me on how switching guns with essentially the same draw length can increase power?The Biller 54 has a muzzle to back notch of about 110 cm .
As far as accuracy,with all the ass shots and guts ripped out I see posted all the time,I am leery to believe any accuracy claims from many people.
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11-21-2017, 06:42 PM | #24 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
ALL he needs to do is replace the damn screw tip shaft with a Biller "Floridian" shaft...problem solved. I do have some other things that I would tweek on the gun, but overall that gun will service him well!
As for the JBL,,,anyone interested , do this simple test..load the shaft into the trigger mech on that JBL..now do the same thing with a Biller...if you dont see the difference, go ahead, buy that JBL! ( and I didnt even address the "fit and feel" of the two, the term Cave man comes to mind!) Nuff Said. |
11-21-2017, 09:16 PM | #25 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
Pathos Laser pro the best cheap gun for most hunting IMHO. plenty around secondhand, and often sold with better bands and shaft than factory rig
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11-22-2017, 06:38 AM | #26 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
i think most of the guys here preaching for billers have killed a lot of fish in the early 90's when there were no other options and are stuck on a nostalgic kick
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11-22-2017, 07:53 AM | #27 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
Since the 80s for me.
On 3 guns ,a JBL and 2 Billers . Shot roughly 5 tons so far this year of mixed good fish and stuck over a ton of lions,OK for an old guy using such antiquated equipment.
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11-22-2017, 08:46 AM | #28 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
as a seasoned pro im sure you do more diving/shooting in 2 months then the op does all year. what works for you doesn't always work for the next guy.
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11-22-2017, 11:29 AM | #29 |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
I learned from people more experienced than me instead of trying to reinvent the wheel.
I encourage innovation like roller muzzles,carbon fiber barrels,hybrids etc but in the end as mentioned it is a stick ,a rubber band and a 5 foot long piece of stainless rod.There is only so much you can do and it is rarely any significant improvement. The area where most spearfishermen need the most improvements are in skills,not gear. Spend all that dough on diving and your skills get good. I have yet to outshot by anyone because of their gear,it is always skill.
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11-22-2017, 11:48 AM | #30 | |
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Re: Looking to Buy New Speargun
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if i was shooting fish in the 90's id prolly shoot a biller too |
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