.20 Hunter

I use HW100SK, cal .20 awesome for Rabbits. And wood pigeons. Depends how much you want to spend .

Personally, if your after a total user friendly calibre. Get a .20, reason is because,thete is only one head size. Unlike 177 or 22. Limited pellet choice too, but never known a .20 pellet not to be liked by any .20 barrel. Gun choices are either HW100 , HW110 and Daystate Regal, there is wait for the .20 but well worth the wait.

I’d say, get a 300 bar 3ltr. There is no way, you will be able to shoot properly within ten mins using a pump. Or buy a FAC springer, and use that. Self contained. No messing about with pumps, and dive bottles needed.

You could get a HW99s, light weight very pointable perfect for what your looking for. I see you are sorted. That would have been a option.

Have you thought about, getting a FAC Air Rifle ? Safer than rimmies. And you ranges you are shooting, fac air is no problem. You could get, a 30ftlb FX or something be well away.And not have to worry, about where is the shot going if i miss. Just thought, id give another option.

Save up a extra £45 or so and buy a HW99s. Best springer you will buy for the price.

Personally, you should go to a shop and shoulder them. If you can, try them gunshop range. Buy what feels right for you, yeah sure I could bang on about, my HW100sk. How great it is. However it might not feel comfortable to other shooters. If your wanting a friendly user cal .20 is the one to go for. Only one pellet head size, and a range of about 5 different pellets you can try. Unlike 177, 450,451,452,453. And a JSB for example make all these. That is just one pellet manufacturer. Hope this makes sense. gun choice though is limited on the .20 HW100 range, or Daystate Regal. Both great guns.

I would put the Lightstream up against, your Hawke no trouble.

If your wanting something for low light. I feel you will struggle, using a Hawke.

I use a Light Stream, Sadly discontinued. With a high price tag, over 400 I’m able to use it in low light, without any trouble whatsoever. Also love the first focal plane. Desent glass too. If you can find a second hand one worth a look. your asking what people are using. Trouble is once you look through a decent scope. You will be wanting one.

Personally, I'd go to Daystate. to get the o rings sorted. They do use lock tight, so you could cause more harm than good. Failing that Staffordshire custom rifles. Airgun centre maybe able to help or Ronniesunshines. Good luck getting it sorted.

Personally I'd give both a miss, buy fortis clothing. Around same price but made in the uk.

What gun would you get. If your heading down the Hw100 route you will have a three month wait. Personally try one out first, to see what you think. I wanted a change from 177 but always a .20 so sod it I made the change and have had no regrets. Just the same aim points as 177 just harder hitting

I go for Grubs, they are warm, and last well. Look at uttings for the best price