eddoakley Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Looking for a single shot pcp with a high shot count. Not bothered about make or calibre. Needs to be easy to use, preferably lightweight and hopefully not expensive but the shot count is most important. what can the pw airgun guys recommend? Thanks in advance. Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Got to be a buddy bottle gun really mate if you want to really push the shot count but you are probably looking at magazine fed with an adaptor for single shot. You dont mention budget but BSA R10 mk2, Daystate Ranger, Airwolf, Wolverine B+C type, spring to mind initially, all kicking out over 200 shots per charge. Old school Theoben Rapid, BSA super 10 also put out some high shot counts as well. Edited August 13, 2015 by Zetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 As Do The GUN POWER STEALTH Etc. 200 + shots, maybe even 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Got to be a buddy bottle gun really mate if you want to really push the shot count but you are probably looking at magazine fed with an adaptor for single shot. You dont mention budget but BSA R10 mk2, Daystate Ranger, Airwolf, Wolverine B+C type, spring to mind initially, all kicking out over 200 shots per charge. Old school Theoben Rapid, BSA super 10 also put out some high shot counts as well. But they are all multishot and he is asking for a single shot , can a single shot tray be brougt for any of them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolly2201 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 But they are all multishot and he is asking for a single shot , can a single shot tray be brougt for any of them ? Single shot tray can be purchased for the Daystate Wolverine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 But they are all multishot and he is asking for a single shot , can a single shot tray be brougt for any of them ? All the daystates either come with a single shot adaptor or you can buy one for it, the same with the BSA. Pretty sure Rapids can be single loaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 The problem will be weight vs shot count. Buddy bottles really put the weight up on a rifle, so you're not going to get something that's really light. By the sounds of it, a BSA R10 would be a good bet. They're not Daystate money or weight. They only have a 200cc bottle compared to the Daystate's 4/5/600cc bottles, but that keeps the weight down. You'd then need to get a single shot adapter, but that's easily done. If cal. isn't important, then go for a .22 as you will get more shots per charge. 225 shots per charge, although if you get the reg changed to a tench/huma, that'd go up to the 250ish mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) can I ask why you need a high shot count ? and why is it so important ? judging by what you say , you are going to find it difficult to find a high shot count light rifle but when you say high shot count do you mean 80+ ? by the sound of it by what you have said then a bsa r10 mk2 or a Daystate huntsman classic sounds right up your street, if you want something that pushes shot count to the limit then an Daystate Airwolf mct would do that but they are not light but you will get 350 shots+ also they are not cheap, ALL the above named rifles will work single shot with an added adapter. one rifle I have been very impressed with for lightness and accuracy has been the BSA ultra SE, they are a cracking light rifle and will shoot more rabbits ( if that's what you need it for ) than you can ever carry, it basically boils down to what budget you have and how many shots is required per fill,if you give us lot on pw a better clue as to what you require and what for then I,m sure we could steer you in the right direction atb Evo Edited August 14, 2015 by evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 can I ask why you need a high shot count ? and why is it so important ? judging by what you say , you are going to find it difficult to find a high shot count light rifle but when you say high shot count do you mean 80+ ? by the sound of it by what you have said then a bsa r10 mk2 or a Daystate huntsman classic sounds right up your street, if you want something that pushes shot count to the limit then an Daystate Airwolf mct would do that but they are not light but you will get 350 shots+ also they are not cheap, ALL the above named rifles will work single shot with an added adapter. one rifle I have been very impressed with for lightness and accuracy has been the BSA ultra SE, they are a cracking light rifle and will shoot more rabbits ( if that's what you need it for ) than you can ever carry, it basically boils down to what budget you have and how many shots is required per fill,if you give us lot on pw a better clue as to what you require and what for then I,m sure we could steer you in the right direction atb Evo Thanks Evo. And everyone else. The situation is that my feo has asked my 85 year old grandfather to surrender his sgc and has asked him to withdraw his renewal for his fac. They want a medical report which is arranged for a couple of weeks time. I think they should have issued temporary permits pending the paperwork but thats another story. If he decides he can't be bothered to put in a new application I would like him to have something decent to replace his cz .22lr. I will have to fill it so don't want to be doing that too often hence looking for a decent shot count. Single shot is just less fiddly for him. Not really wanting to spend daystate money and don't need "maximum" shot count just decent. lightweight is obviously just to make it easier for him and more comparable to the lr Hope that helps to get more info. cheers Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I know you mentioned a PCP rifle, but would he be able to handle a break barrel one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) My Logun solo 177 does up to 150 shots per fill. Inexpensive, lightweight and very accurate. It comes as a single shot (as the name suggests), but I have fitted mine with a non-fiddly, 10 shot magazine Edited August 14, 2015 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I know you mentioned a PCP rifle, but would he be able to handle a break barrel one? He has a break barrel, a few in fact, but I just think pcp will be a nicer way to replace the .22lr. Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Why not get the new Walther Rotex? Very good gun, multishot admittedly but really a nice affordable gun with a great shot count! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Why not get the new Walther Rotex? Very good gun, multishot admittedly but really a nice affordable gun with a great shot count! Agreed, and you can now get a single shot adapter for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Why not get the new Walther Rotex? Very good gun, multishot admittedly but really a nice affordable gun with a great shot count! Already looking into it as it was suggested this morning by a mate who has one. Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 They are not too bad! Not too heavy and I found magazines less fiddly than single shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 mole, I found the rotex r8 a front end heavy gun, reading what he has just replied then I think an Air Arms s400 would be perfect for the job required, its single shot and not a bad shot count either, also its certainly stood the test of time, a superb little rifle and they can be picked up pretty cheapish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I have an aa s400. He (my grandfather) used it a few times and got on well with it. It needs seals at the moment or I might well just give him that. But I also fancy getting him something brand new..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 mole, I found the rotex r8 a front end heavy gun, reading what he has just replied then I think an Air Arms s400 would be perfect for the job required, its single shot and not a bad shot count either, also its certainly stood the test of time, a superb little rifle and they can be picked up pretty cheapish It's a heavy gun all round. It's 300g heavier than the Wolverine B-Type, which is no feather-weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 If l'm getting the gist correctly the user is going to be an 85 yo gent .. the weight issue might be more a concern then shot count? Consider a Brocock Contour. Accurate and consistant. Used a mates Brocock and was pleasantly surprised. Very light and maneuverable, UK made. Can be picked up secondhand at a reasonable price .. worth a look me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 i have a falcom FN!2 single shot in .177 i really dont know how many shots I get out of it before I charge tend to just top it up when I remember the FN18 has a bigger bottle touching holes at 33yds with bisley magnums and a cheap 4x32 scope! cost me £300 all in with a pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 You should be able to find a tench regulated BSA ultra fairly easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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