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Open to offers everyone.
Cheers,
Lewis
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Price reduction now £400
Need the cash unfortunately.
All the best,
Lewis
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Hey everyone
Up for sale is my Air Arms S400 Carbine.
Included in the sale is:
S400 Carbine .177
Silencer
Bipod, not sure of the make but it's a tilt version and very very sturdy indeed, possibly Harris.
Half tins of each of the following, H&N FTTs, AA Field and Daystate Selects. All shoot very well.
JSR 3-9x40AOIR + 1 piece mounts.
Scope Cloths.
Carry case.
FX 3 stage pump - bought a few months ago from BAR. Fantastic little pump and not too much effort. Unfortunately i left this at my dads house as i was living there over the summer until i found a new place in London but i can have him post this to you at no extra cost if you take the full outfit.
It's a fairly old gun now, i bought it off the BB's earlier this year and it was camo painted. I stripped this off and re-finished it. It was my first woodword experience and it's turned out ok. There's some slight blueing wear on the air cylinder as expected from an AA
It could do with some finishing touches i guess but it's everyone's favourite gun Shoots very well. When i shot it last month it was doing 11.3 ftlbs and shot very consistent 5p groups at 30-40 yards. Hasn't been touched since as i have moved back to London for more studying.
Please message/reply with any interest.
PRICE REDUCTION!! £350 for the lot. £360 posted to your door!
All the best,
Lewis
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I bought one on here i think it was. Second hand of course. It was ok but not great. So i did the old hair curler trick with some 'cloth' i can't remember exactly what it was and it's the quietest silencer i've ever come across for an air gun now.
As it is it's ok but i'd go for a Weirauch or the AA Silencer if it's for an AA.
All the best,
Lewis
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I got a second hand AAS400 .177 with bipod and Simmonds 3-9x40 scope then bought a brand new air pump for the sake of knowing it's clean and fresh and bought 5 tins of different pellets to try included the recommended from the previous owner, all for £435.
If i'd got the pump second hand it obviously would have been less. Personally i'd recommend a scope with paralax adjustment for closer range stuff which will put your cost up a little but WELL worth it.
Like people are saying the S410 is a within your price range second hand with a pump etc. Wouldn't see any change though really. Well worth the pennies as these guns are basic and brilliant. Mine is no effort but shoots 1'' groups at 60 - 70 yards. Can't fault that. Daystate shmaysate
All the best,
Lewis
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Hey
Personally i know that i'm shooting within the kill zone dead on from 10 - 35 yards and i very rarely go over that distance. So a range finder for me personally isn't much use as i know that at 40-50 yards i've got minimal hold over and don't shoot below 10 yards!
If you're doing targets or learning your holdover or of course have a crazy .22 trajectory
it could be useful. Unless you have a rimmy or something i personally don't think they're needed. All the best,
Lewis
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I'm going to go ahead and be a pain and say a .177 Cyclone. I know people the love the HW100's but when i held one i felt like i was at the gym holding a plank of wood with a metal pole sat on top. Not a nice feel but a shockingly accurate rifle.
Only ever held the Cyclone but i'd love to shoot one. Everyone i've spoken to who owns or has shot one says they're great. Sleak, more pointable, more reliable and more pleasant to shoot.
I think you need to be careful about which age Cyclone you pick though.
Whichever you pick you'll have no problem taking out what you're shooting though.
All the best,
Lewis
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This is interesting as i have a non FAC S400 which is STUPIDLY loud. It's not running hot in case people wonder, it's doing 11.3-5 ftlbs. I've had the standard AA Silencer and a SAK Silencer on it. One causes a loud thud that rumbles almost and the other a crack. Both can be heard equally down range! Pain in the **** really! Anyone recommend anything? Or just the HW?
Sorry to thread hijack a bit but it'd kind of relevant as you could try the same methods i could
Best of luck,
Lewis
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I used .22 for about 2 years and then switched to .177 and i won't go back unless i go FAC. It encourages me to shoot better as when hunting the shot needs to be more crucially placed. As for the 'over penetration' arguements it's rubbish, any hole through the brain no matter how big or small will provide my dinner!
I also like the trajectory benefit as i know the holdovers/unders are less therefore i am re-assured of my judgement.
Cheers,
Lewis
P.S if i went FAC i'd probably go for a .20 or .25 anyway.
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Its like this.
I've got a nieghbour, old and infirm, who loves to sit in her kitchen and feed the birds.
The trouble is, the birds she attracts includes some ferals who sit in the tree after and **** on my car and a pair of squirrels who, attracted by the constant supply of food, have set up home in my loft.
My plan is to remove the offenders by luring them onto my lawn with some food and then nailing them with an air rifle.The trouble is, neither my 20 year old Weireiuch or my two year old Webley are silenced and there's nothing wrong with her hearing.
I'm looking for some suggestions for a sub £250 jobbie which will do the dirty deed without alerting 'er next door.
Anyone any suggestions?
I agree with what you want to do completely as i have a similar prpblem
But i was under the impression this is classed as baiting and not allowed. Sorry just raising a possible point. Good luck though!
Lewis
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Hi,
I have not hunted with an air rifle for over 20 years, but I now have opportunities to get back into it. The last time I hunted, I used a cheap and nasty break-barrel springer, but now I am after a good PNP. PNP's were new and expensive back then, and I have not kept abreast of new stuff. So, I am after opinions and recommendations (from regular hunters) about a good PNP air rifle suitable for hunting. The quarry is going to be rabbits, squirrel, woodpidgeon, crows and magpies, etc. Can anyone recommend a 12 ft.lb. PNP air rifle that fits this spec? :-
1) QUALITY. Well designed, well engineered, solidly built, reliable, multi-shot PNP (bolt action?/ semi-auto?/ magazine size?/ shots-per-charge?) Nothing cheap-and-nasty!
2) CONSISTENT ACCURACY. Consistent muzzle energy and superb accuracy. I have read about PNPs both with, and without, regulators; non-reg PNPs suffering from "trajectory-drop" when the charge pressure starts to get a bit low, etc. I want consistency and accuracy, and a good number of consistent 12 ft.lb. shots-per-charge. Any advice on regulators?
3) SILENCING. I want either an integral silencer/moderator, or a good one available as an add-on, so that it is as near silent as possible.
4) SERVICING. Availability of spares, servicing and repairs in the UK. (I am in the Derby area).
5) SIZE and WEIGHT. Short size and moderate weight. I don't fancy hauling a Howitzer around. I would like a shorter/carbine model if possible, preferably with a walnut, thumb-hole stock. Lighter weights would be nice, but nothing flimsy or "tinny".
6) TOP QUALITY SCOPE. I need a low-light scope. My eye-sight is not too hot in low light conditions, so I would like a top-quality telescopic sight, with a large objective lens, anti-glare lens coatings, good zoom range, (illuminated reticule?), and graduated cross-hairs for estimating trajectory drop with range. This scope must be consistently accurate and robust, and can cope with crawling through fields, ditches and undergrowth in all British weathers. What are the quality brands and models to look for? Which ones should I avoid?
7 ) CALIBRE. A .177 or .22 ? I am intending to keep this rifle as a full-power, sub 12 ft. lb. model. (I intend to get an FAC later, and buy another good PNP that is tuned for FAC muzzle energies of 20+ ft. lbs). What would be the best calibre for a 12 ft. lb. (max.) rifle for the quarry I am after?
8) HUNTING PELLETS. What's your best recommendation for pellets for accuracy and energy-transfer for hunting for the rifle that you are recommending?
9) Cost. This is less important. I will save and pay extra for a quality rifle. I look after stuff, so it will be a long-term investment.
I have been browsing a few air/gunning forums, and have read a lot of positive references to AA S410, Rapid 7, Rapid 12, HW100, Daystate (?)and a few others. Does anyone have any opinions or comparisons to offer between these models, and any others of the same quality and performance?
Lastly, if this was to be a rifle that you would get as a Christmas present, (and you did not have to think about the cost ! ), what would you like it to be, and why?
Thanks in advance for any opinions, comparisons, or recommendations for a suitable rifle.
Regards,
Rob
You really don't have to spend much to get good results. My second hand AAS400 carbine is kicking out 11.5ftlb's and shooting 1inch groups at 50 yards, no doubt further if i work on it and frankly i'm convinced i can get another 15 yards over that fine.
So for you the S410 shouldn't be a bad choice. Much less cost the the HW100(K), well balanced, in my opinion and experience just as accurate, just as reliable and a great, fun, stupidly accurate rifle.
To summarise:
Air Arms S410 carbine with a silencer, AA Field pellets + a bipod and decent quality scope and you'll be hunting with no problems. Personally i prefer .177 and just put the shot in the right place rather than relying on a .22 to do the hard work.
Hope this is at least SOME help.
All the best and keep us posted as to your decision,
Lewis
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For sale is my Mesa Boogie 2x12 three-quarter back guitar amp cabinet. In top condition.
The best sounding cab i've ever owned!
Looking for around £450, open to offers
Please contact for more info.
Cheers,
Lewis
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Random but posting everywhere i can!
For sale is my Peavey JSX guitar amp head. Don't want to sell but need to downsize and need the cash. Anyone reading this will probably know all about the amp. Please message me if you're interested.
Looking for around £650 open to sensible offers
Cheers guy,
Lewis
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Sold to Galkoi
Thanks very much mate. Enjoy.
Lewis
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bump! Price negotiable but need to sell
Don't want to say bye but must! Cheers,
Lewis
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Still for sale guys and it needs to go!
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I'd probably say my SMK XS20 which is for sale RIGHT NOW!!
no i'm kidding i'm sorry.I'm not too sure but i think if i had the money i'd probably go for a Rapid
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Hey everyone
As i'm heading off to uni i'm gradually selling my stuff as i need the cash.
Up for sale is a 1 and a half year old .22 SMK XS20 (Z20, 20M) air rife. It's in good over-all condition, it just has some general usage markings on the stock which i think you can see all of in the pictures. Shoots well, 1 inch groups at 30 yards is the best i've had but i'm only an amature! Had many rabbits, pigeon and rats with it so it's well capable. Haven't shot it for a few months now so it's time she went!
It is being sold with an SMK 3-9x40 scope with regular mounts. I'm afraid i lost the turret caps in the field... sorry. I also have no pictures of the scope but i assure you it's in good condition. Also with around 3/4 of a remaining tin of H&N FTT pellets.
I only have one case for 2 rifles so i'm afraid it's being sold without a case.
I really don't want to post this so collection from Stamford, Lincolnshire would be great.
Price -- I'm looking for around £85 but i'm open to offers as close to that as possible.
Please PM me for any questions etc
Thanks,
Lewis
p.s. i'm advertising elsewhere
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To be honest... there are probably going to be equal numbers of people who love both and would recommend both.
So the only real way to find out is to get down to the shop and have a feel or get to a range where someone has them to try so you can decide for yourself.
Cheers,
Lewis
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I'd say a .177 is only useful if you yourself are a good enough shot. As when hunting with .177 a mm or two makes all the difference. I've shot Pigeon and Rook in the brain before and they haven't died instantly which shows how small the margin for error is! .22 is more faff though with trajectories and stuff.
See if a mate or someone close by on here has a .177 you can use one day and make up your own mind
Cheers,
Lewis
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I can't shoot the family bunnies either it just feels wrong
Maybe we're becoming pansies!!!! oh no!!Lewis
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If i were you i'd scrap the Ultra idea and buy something better second hand. Look for an S400/S410 maybe. That or a HW100 if you can stretch the budget a bit more.
Lewis
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The people i know who have used/owned one have said it's a really great rifle but would choose the S200 over it for the price. That's somewhere aroud 4 -5 people.
I handled one in a shop once and it felt very comfortable but i never got to fire it.
Sorry i can't be more helpful.
Lewis
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Air Arms S400 Carbine full setup
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Final Price reduction! £350 for the lot collected or £360 posted to your door!