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Thank you for the advice, appreciate it. Agreed, a few ciders tonight is in order.

Hey every one, ok 2 weeks ago I ordered an FX Impact but after reading a good few things about them going wrong and from Gunsmiths not keyboard warriors on forums, I decided not to go ahead, so basically thus far I have a budget of around £1500-£1800 for an Air Rifle. I have an option of (what I have come up with so far) Daystate Pulsar + BSA R-10 SE firefly, love the colour of stock, and slight bling of the bolt being chrome, OR AA Ultimate sporter + BSA R-10 Firefly, as I've mentioned I like it a lot, now I've just returned from shooting the AA Ultimate sporter and the R-10 SE, both very very nice guns. My main aim is to get used to which ever gun I choose to purchase then on to a permission to help with vermin, this is my main goal - to hunt... My rational for 2 guns, possibly a 177 for some hunting but mainly target shooting to get my aim on point and used to the gun, and the 22 for short range hunting, like rats for eg. I am worried about the AA only having a 60 shot count, especially on the range, hunting not so much an issue, this is where the Daystate or BSA comes in, for range work and then obviously for hunting too. one person has said to me that the AA Ultimate sporter is mainly a target gun, not so much a hunting rifle, now with me being new to this I take everyones opinion on board, especially professionals and gun smiths as well, which I know 2 of own the R-10, and another owns the Daystate Pulsar and says its by far the most accurate gun he has ever shot. Am I overthinking things, or over complicating things for myself as I am struggling for a decision, im very fortunate to be in the position I am in to purchase some of these Rifles, but if anyone here can lend a hand I would be very grateful, so.... Is having a 177 + 22 a good idea and rationalisation? Is a Daystate Pulsar a good idea? And finally I guess, is it a good idea for someone new to go for a gun like the Daystate, whichever gun I choose I know im covered with a lifetime warranty for not just servicing, but labour and parts too. thanks in advance guys, as always.

Hey every one, ok 2 weeks ago I ordered an FX Impact but after reading a good few things about them going wrong and from Gunsmiths not keyboard warriors on forums, I decided not to go ahead, so basically thus far I have a budget of around £1500-£1800 for an Air Rifle. I have an option of (what I have come up with so far) Daystate Pulsar + BSA R-10 SE firefly, love the colour of stock, and slight bling of the bolt being chrome, OR AA Ultimate sporter + BSA R-10 Firefly, as I've mentioned I like it a lot, now I've just returned from shooting the AA Ultimate sporter and the R-10 SE, both very very nice guns. My main aim is to get used to which ever gun I choose to purchase then on to a permission to help with vermin, this is my main goal - to hunt... My rational for 2 guns, possibly a 177 for some hunting but mainly target shooting to get my aim on point and used to the gun, and the 22 for short range hunting, like rats for eg. I am worried about the AA only having a 60 shot count, especially on the range, hunting not so much an issue, this is where the Daystate or BSA comes in, for range work and then obviously for hunting too. one person has said to me that the AA Ultimate sporter is mainly a target gun, not so much a hunting rifle, now with me being new to this I take everyones opinion on board, especially professionals and gun smiths as well, which I know 2 of own the R-10, and another owns the Daystate Pulsar and says its by far the most accurate gun he has ever shot. Am I overthinking things, or over complicating things for myself as I am struggling for a decision, im very fortunate to be in the position I am in to purchase some of these Rifles, but if anyone here can lend a hand I would be very grateful, so.... Is having a 177 + 22 a good idea and rationalisation? Is a Daystate Pulsar a good idea? And finally I guess, is it a good idea for someone new to go for a gun like the Daystate, whichever gun I choose I know im covered with a lifetime warranty for not just servicing, but labour and parts too. thanks in advance guys, as always.

ive already sorted a deal out with a shop with the fx impact, but not going through with it after speaking to a few gunsmiths let alone owners, who basically say to avoid, so im going to look at the daystate pulsar and I really like the look of the bsa r-10 se limited edition, but I also like the s510 ult sporter I know that whichever gun I choose it'll outshoot me very day of the week for the rest of my life but I know that a lot of shooters don't like to let out that looks really are a massive factor when purchasing a gun, as well as performance. luckily we live in a time where out guns are not just performers but also are very nice aesthetically.

yes fair point about rfd, its normally around £20 mark isn't it? from Cornwall so will have to pay anyway, whoever I choose. I will hopefully tomorrow, even toying with 2 guns, one for the range with 100+ shots per fill, and possibly something like the s510 for the hunt, which I would imagine is sufficient, as long as I will be that is

I see that at Bristol, theres another here from mcavoyguns for an extra £49, comes with bipod, sling, hard carry case, pellets and is brand new, plus scope, a bsa one but still an excellent deal to be had there, nice little touch of bling too with the bolt, god I can see me getting 2 guns now, lol. shot count is around 190 isn't it in 177, don't quote me?

so....Is it better in person, I mean the stock colour?

Oooh, that is tempting, I think it looks a little better than the black pepper but probably look totally different in person.

Yes and I plan to take advantage of this on Saturday. Oh yeh, both are very nice stock options fair play, and with the level of adjustability too... Where can you get the red stock option from in the uk?

These birds can cause big hygiene issues thought cant they especially when feeding through silage and then defecating on it.

that is what I meant not to be a sport, but pst control, see I am new I make mistakes bloody ell, a £1 is good for a rabbit fair play, better than using them as bait for birds when paunched, thanks for the advice

Yes, one or two farmers have said the same to me already, god that "guy" cannot help himself can he, is he the ceo of BASC?

As in OP, I am new so going to get used to my gun on the range until I feel confident enough that I can kill quarry competently, even if I get a few pigeons, or a rabbit or 2 I'm happy, I'm easily pleased and would enjoy simply helping farmers out, helping livery's out and just keeping numbers down for pests, this is a new hobby that I know I will enjoy, I have already had a lot of support from club members which makes me confident, I'm a mature guy so not stupid and ignorant to do what I shouldn't be, cheers.

This is the kind of response that is required and appreciated by new shooters to the sport, and then an idiot like that tries to make you feel small and you're doing something wrong by not following the "herd", some of the very best shooters/hunters in the sport do not eat their quarry, and yes some have been helpful, thank you. I think when the time comes, I'll leave the eating to the farmers or the bird sanctuary, for friends if they like that sort of thing, lol.

whatever dude who do you think you are saying that, just cos I dont want to eat it you think I shouldn't shoot as a sport, get on ya bike. muppet

Yes, we have one near me which I will arrange a phone call when ready.

Yeah I gathered the questions needed for the farmer what he wants shooting and not shooting, just wondered after all other scenarios and you're left with the game, what do you do with them if you don't intend to take home.

Ok chaps n gals, I'm looking at getting my 1st Air Rifle on Saturday so after some advice, I am in a lucky enough position to be able to afford a very decently priced gun, I have looked briefly at: Daystate Wolverine R in Laminate Air Arms ultimate sporter BSA R-10 SE Reason I've shortlisted these above is due to the ability to customise even at least if its just a sling, please share all your thoughts and opinions, or even any different guns that I have missed out then please let me know, ta much!

Hey guys, I'll be soon looking for some permissions in the Cornwall area once I get acquainted with my new gun on the ranges, what I want to know is that I won't take the rabbits home to eat, so where do you guys dispatch of them once killed, this question also goes for squirrels and rats, apart from the eating part obviously, lol

yes but that also will have a similar issue regarding the sling I believe. Check this guy out in America.

Yeah I don't think they do allow multi shot rifles, I can't get my head around that to be honest

oh ok, thats impressive fair play.

Nice gun, but would prefer multi shot tbh, and yeah agree, no gun is perfect is it, plus I do have the added life time warranty where I'm buying the gun so I should be fine whichever I eventually choose, but the r10 se is a looker and very adjustable too, even down to the shroud.

I'm gonna try that out on Saturday, but as much as shooters don't like to admit, looks definitely matters when it comes to guns, equipment and accessories and I'm having doubts about the impacts looks, we'll see..

I think alls thats needed is taller mounts for the scope to be honest, but I feel its the other things like the swivels, and lack of adjustments elsewhere, but the fx is a cracker and I'll be gutted deep down if I dont have it for me its a looker, and ive not even contemplated a gun with a laminate or wood stock before, but the BSA is a really nice looking gun, so is the AA