James_R

Thanks very much for taking the time to reply everyone! HW77 definitely sounds like the way forward then. I'll let you know how I get on!

Regarding MAG, I would be happy with either a very limited, or even no zoom at all. I hear having something fixed around 8x is very useful at those kind of ranges? Like I said, aside from being springer friendly and with a mil dot reticle, I can pretty much take or leave any other features.

Yes, 45 yards would definitely be the upper and I totally understand the need for a humane kill. I already shoot with a 12 bore and know my limits with that. I'm just keen to get into the air rifle too. I would predominantly be shooting at dusk, but wouldn't rule out lamping if I really get my eye in.

Hey Bigchap, Well that's the proverbial spanner in the works! I've been sold on the Weihrauch brand so will definitely look at the other two you recommended. What's the difference in the breech on the other two? So assuming the HW77 or HW97, I still need help with the scope please! Best regards James

Morning all and Happy New Year! I'm just in the process of buying a Weihrauch HW57 .177 air rifle (legal limit) to deal with rabbit problems. I've been trying to find an ideal scope for it, but I'm coming up against such conflicting information I'm really struggling to get anywhere near a decision! Some context: I will be predominantly shooting between 20 - 45 yards. Must be springer rifle friendly. Wide mag range not a neccessity - Certainly not over 10x Illuminated reticle not important (would actually prefer not). Preferred reticle - Mil dot. Maximum objective unknown - Need something that will stand off the HW57 and also not block the breech. Parallax adjustment not important - would prefer to utilise mil dot. Budget - Ideally under £100 but could stretch a little higher for something perfect. Most important need - Something that will hold 'zero'. I don't want to have to re-calibrate it every time I take it out. (On that note, is there any truth in the rumour a scope will hold zero for longer if you don't play with the zoom / parallax adjustment??). If I've left any info off the requirement list, please let me know. I appreciate I'm at the budget end of the scope market, but would really appreciate any advice or suggestions anyone can make please! Many thanks in advance! James

Sounds like £18 up at Barbury! Unfortunately I'm up north visiting the in-laws for a few days over Christmas so can't make Boxing day, but will definitely check the place out early in the new year. James

I mostly shoot up at Barbury. Really nice ground but very expensive! I've heard of Bassett Breakers but never been - Is that where you shoot? To be honest I dare say I'm no different to most of the other new starters on here - I've never shot a pigeon but want to change that. I'm loathed to go out and spend hundreds of pounds on decoying equipment and not know what I'm doing with it, so I'm hoping to get someone to take me under their wing (excuse the pun!) for a day to show me the ropes! I know this isn't the right place to ask, so I'm sure there'll be a suitably grovelly post coming out shortly on a different page! Cheers! James

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

Evening everyone! Just joined the forum and wanted to drop a quick message to say hi! I'm 29 and from Swindon, Wiltshire. I'm an active member on the Shootinguk forum also (same user name). Been shooting for around 12 months, mostly clays but went on my first driven shoot last month and LOVED it! Really keen to get into pigeon shooting and pick up some tips on here. Sure I'll catch up with everyone shortly! Cheers! James