[blaiz]

Where do yo plan to dive? I looks as if your in LA so Im assuming that your target species might be sheephead, Yellowtail, seabass, calico bass, halibut? You might want to think hard about the type of diving you want to do before spending your wad on a gun. 75cm seems a little on the small side. You said your budget is 250$... Like Whopper said you can get Hammer Heads guns for pretty cheap. They are great guns too, already set up for maximum power and accuracy. Not to knock Rabtech, or Rob Allen guns, as they are some of the best on the market, but for your budget, should you choose more power and range, you will need to modify these guns. By this I mean add an open muzzle, and add a second band. Modifications on euroguns cost upwards of $150. With the hammer Head guns they are already set up like this with all the benifits a Euro gun has to offer.

I personally have a Riffe euro gun, 110cm (as the water is a bit clearer hear, and we arent stalking in the kelp) but a few of my buddies have HH and they swear by them. I would think that a 90 or a 100cm gun might be a good all around gun for california waters. It may take a while to get used to but atleast you wont out-grow the gun any time soon.

Just a little food for thought! Hope it helps

Aloha