Evergreen

Makes sense, .177 it is then 👍

Ok mate that sounds promising, no pass through. Yes I would definitely prefer to have accuracy on my side when killing any animal. Obviously I would need practice to build up to feeling confident on the hunting field and that's why the .177 still sticks in the back of my mind. Clean kill is my main priority

I was hoping to avoid that pal lol, but obviously it's a decision I must make so these are my thoughts. So eventually after feeling confident at the target range I hopefully get a permission, if any but I head down to stalk some rabbits. .177 flat trajectory up to 40 yards for clean kill. .22 after say 35 yards I have to make some calculations and anything less than 35 yards I should be fine which is the recommended distance to kill rabbits. I am not saying I am correct on the above but just what I've read and thought about. I like the fact that I could shoot further with a flat trajectory with the .177 but if stalking rabbits within 35 yards for the shot is recommended then the .22 after getting to learn my rifle and scope I might say .22 all the way. And no pass through on close distances like the .177. BUT and yes there is a BUT, I do prefer a flat trajectory that will allow me to kill and further distances. So now I am back to square one, lol.

Thanks guys that's really helped make my decision, like I said previously the AA s410 is amazing but something has drawn me towards BSA Scorpion SE. After reading your replies I feel confident that the rifle will deliver.

If I may ask with the .177 did you choose that for the pin point accuracy factor, trajectory? Cause that will be my next important choice, calibre size.

Was thinking of .22 but honestly swaying towards .177 now. Yes the moment I saw the Scorpion I was fascinated with it looks and allround mechanics so to speak, cheers pal.

Going to purchase my first PCP and have really fallen in love with this rifle. I know and fully understand that s410 is most people's choice but the Scorpion has one me over with it's looks and the 10 shot magazine that does not stand so high up on the rails like the s410. Now beauty is second to performance and accuracy BUT is the BSA Scorpion SE really that bad? I do understand that most people love Air Arms and are devoted to the brand but surely BSA ain't no 4th world manufacturing company? I will be using the rifle mostly for hunting rabbits, squirrels and feather. Also target shooting just for practice at the local rifle range, no serious HFT only to get use to my rifle and scope. I know this is a "opening a can of worms" debate but I just want to buy an air rifle that will last and perform with good care. Any advice or if any fellow air gunners use the BSA Scorpion SE for hunting then how has it been? Cheers

Thanks to all for valuable advice much appreciated, will be joining a local Rifle Range soon plus getting my first PCP air rifle. All this was made much easier due to the fact of me continuously looking up old forums on Pigeonwatch and having a read on what you knowledgeable old geezers have to say 🤣 Thanks again

Stanmore side open evenings 10 mins drive from my side, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Thanks for the info

Good day My name is Shaun 39 years old born and raised in South Africa currently living in London United Kingdom for the last 13 years, wife son and mortgage. Both sides of my family has farms so as a young lad air file and .22lr was something that was placed into my hands by father, cousins & uncles. This does not make me the king of hunting or shooing but very familiar with gun safety, hunting and bushcarft. I have been lurking on this forum for quite some time and gathering information about the right air rifle and how to go about climbing the ladder as so to speak. And I must thank all for the valuable info that most have provided. I am not asking for permission to shoot on land! This is my current situation and I have set myself goals that I will achieve BUT baby steps will be my procedure as that's what has been advised. I work 8-5 in the building trade and have released that most Shooting Ranges close at 6.00pm around North London which leaves Saturdays the only time to practice but I look after my son on Saturdays as my wife works. London Bridge Stock Exchange has a gun club but only on Wednesday evenings and it's not really the place I wish to practice at. East Barnet has a gun club which I would love to join but closes at 6.00pm. Hounslow has one that's perfect and has loads to offer but it's kinda down south and bit of a mission to treck to BUT I am willing to do if I can't find anything else. I have searched the inter webs but nothing for .22lr most clay pigeon up North London side, oh there's a Hendon one but only open Sat and Sun for a little while. The Question Does anyone know a little hidden gem that is open during the evening times that offer .22lr and air rifle range shooting up near North London side or Central? Why do most shooing ranges close at 5-6pm if most work? Anyways thanks again for all the solid advice much appreciated BUT I need to find and join a Gun Club as that's the first priority before stepping into the field.