turbo33 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Chatting to a friend today who is looking for the best air rifle he can get within his budget of £200. Pcp's obviously out of his range,so its a springer. Can I have some feedback with ideas and also if there is anything out there for sale. Ideally .177 and with enough ft lbs to deal with bunnies and pigeon on his fathers smallholding. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali-C Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Fixed or break barrel? Fixed barrel: AA TX200 HW97K Break barrel: HW80 HW95 (if you're looking for something a little lighter) HW98 (same action as the 95 but has an adjustable stock and a shrouded barrel, heavyer than the 95, lighter than the 80) I would reccommend any of these, but they may not suit you, have a good look at them and try to have a few shots with them, to see wether you like them or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Don't dismiss CO2 rifles - perfectly OK for rabbits & pigeons and considerably cheaper than pcp's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soreshoulder Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Don't dismiss CO2 rifles - perfectly OK for rabbits & pigeons and considerably cheaper than pcp's although buying CO2 can cost more in the long run than investing in a stirrup pump :blink: anything air arms or weirauch or bsa - keep away from the cheaper firms like the SMK's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 WEIHRAUCH HW80!Brilliant Spring gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali-C Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 although buying CO2 can cost more in the long run than investing in a stirrup pump And they are inconsistant as the pressure inside the C02 capsual varies hugely with temperature, changing the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipper Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Fixed or break barrel? Fixed barrel: AA TX200 HW97K Break barrel: HW80 HW95 (if you're looking for something a little lighter) HW98 (same action as the 95 but has an adjustable stock and a shrouded barrel, heavyer than the 95, lighter than the 80) all of the above + HW77k HW35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Used most of the guns mentioned so far-if he is a well built chap the the Tx200 in .177 is a superb tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I have a pcp bsa stingray that sits at the side of my wardrobe good condition bit of a scuff on the forend where it was used shooting out of landrover and left resting ontop of the screen while driving around a field fitted with a mod and scope rings no scope though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks for all the replies guys. I am thinking if he can stretch the budget to a tx, thats the way to go. Full power excellent resale etc. Have one myself and it really is a dream. ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 HW80, 77, 95 (if you're lucky to get one at that price.) You'll be toiling to get a good 97 or 98 below £200 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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