steve_b_wales Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I want to purchase a spring powered/break barrel air rifle in .22. I only want it for the occasional rabbit shoot on a golf course, because .22LR was refused by the powers to be. I don't want to spend a fortune on something that will only be used, maybe once a month. There are loads out there to choose from. What would you recommend? Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo2005 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Weirauch,AA,BSA are all good springers mate its up too you ! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve29 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have a Webley Stingray XS carbine .22 break barrel spring rifle and would recommend it. It's moderated, costs about £250, scope is extra which you need because it does not have open sights fitted (mines fitted with a Hawke Sport thanks to Bluesunshine :blink: ). My mate has a Weirauch and its also a good spring rifle for dropping bunnies, but more expensive and heavier. Happy shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'd go for a better second hand for air rifle, as it's always nice to use a better quality one. It's not as though you need to worry about barrel wearing out or such like. I picked up a second hand AirArms TX200 with equipment for £150 off this very site. If new a BSA or Weihrauch :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr salt Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 anything with hw on it. Air arms hunter carbine. or bsa xl. If i were you i would get a hw 97 . they are very heavy ,but very good on rabbits. It will last longer than you think to! I would get it in .22 cheers scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 my mate has a .22 webley exocet (i think it is) up there,if your interested i ll get it quite cheapish off him. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntercarbine Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 second hand tx200hc, hw97k, hw95k, hw80. i would go for either of these because as you state it wont be used too often. all of these guns will perform 100% , be chucked back in the cabinet, and perform 100% the next time. Gamo's are good value but the triggers are pants(grt upgrade blade about£30), bit twangy, but might be worth a look. I had a tx200 before going to pcp and it was excellent. Had a hw80 years ago and it too was excellent, if a bit agricultural(compared to tx). A mate had a 97k which was very good and a couple of weeks ago i had a few shots with a 95k and was impressed. probably the best spring break barrel around, fairly light as well. steer clear of anything chinese (unless its wrapped in chow-mein)!.......jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I picked up a really good condition hw97k for £160 which i thought was a bargain. The bsa ligtnings arnt a bad gun either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollysp2 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I want to purchase a spring powered/break barrel air rifle in .22. I only want it for the occasional rabbit shoot on a golf course, because .22LR was refused by the powers to be.I don't want to spend a fortune on something that will only be used, maybe once a month. There are loads out there to choose from. What would you recommend? Thanks Steve. What was the reason it was refused ( if you don't mind me asking ) as i have a golf course thats in the middle of nowhere an was thinking of applying for fac .22lr or .17hmr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Weihrauch or an Air Arms make quality Spring Rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Permission for.22LR refused because of public footpaths nearby. I have an open ticket, but my mate, who applied, has not. This may have been the governing factor? I'm not against air rifles, I think most of us started out with one. Me, though, started my 'shooting life' with a very high powered, .177 GAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 ??whats wrong with your HW 90.perfect for rabbits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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