flash Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 i am looking for a PCP multishot in .22, looking at about £500 for the gun and scope etc, plus a pump. any views flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning22 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 You'll probably get as many verdicts as you do responses, I've had a few PCP's and the one that is staying for good is my s410k, mine is in .177 which doesn't really matter as long as you hit the beggars in the right place, and it makes life easier for HFT. Cheers Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted January 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 im looking at the falcon FN8 raptor lighthunter. but i was wandering if anybody has any views on this gun as a capable hunter. anybody know anything flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 nothing wrong with the FN8 but it is a pistol in a rifle stock basicaly, so you wont get a high number of shots i would guess maybe 2-4 mags per charge, if you using a pump that could be a pain. I would consider one of the slightly longer actions FN12 or FN18. but before you decide i would sujest you find out where your closest airgun club is and pop along to have a look what people are using. top of my list would be a second hand set up, this means you would a) save money and it would enable you to get a slightly better rifle than you would new. There is very little to go wrong with most PCP rifles as long as they havnt been abused. have to admit top of my list would be the air arms S410 the scope doesnt really matter which one you get as you will probably upgrade it after a short while. ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 air arms s400 had the 410 310 300 top rifles, go for the long rifle, carbine is to light, got one myself better since i fitted a bye pod puts moor weight on the for end , love the gun now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 As for the Falcon i have the FN19 and it was about £350 and is a very nice accurate and potentially quiet gun with the right silencer. I also own a Career 707 .22 again a very accurate gun and quiet i have owned the career for a long time now with NO trouble what so ever other than a power issue when i got it. (it was 45FPE ) Got that sorted with a new valve system and a little work but thenit WAS second hand when I got it Nice woodwork and good quality build Personally I like tham a lot. I also own a Stealth and a Storm buth Gunpower and Both needed some work to get them to where i thought they should have been when they were bought Good once you fettle them and also good if you like to tinker as I do. The Alros trailsman can be picked up secondhand from about £250 to £390 dep on condition and i find mine very accurate for a .22 and with a 400cc buddy bottle doubling up as a fore grip it can get over 350 shots per fill. Webley raider i had was accurate and well built but a tad heavy I also had a MK1 S-16 with NO trouble what so ever I was more concerned about the recent complaints about the Air Arms quality control on items such as the Blueing. A lot of people have complained about their guns rusting within the year even after drying them and oiling before storage I found a few spots of blueing missing on the falcon and THEY are made by Air Arms now also :< gonna touch them in myself as it took a bloody age to get the gun from them in the first place As said in a previous post either go to a gun club and see what they are all shooting or find an online gun dealer see what they have and look at the reviews on them. Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted January 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 at the moment i ama member of the BFTO at bisley, i have used many different guns there icluding the 410 tdr, the EV2 prototype and the new one. i ues the clubs 410 and there s200. i like the look of the falcon rifles and also the air arms. at the mo i have a BSA superstar in .22 and want to change due to the follow up shot not really being there. flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTA Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Hi flash, To simply answer the question on this thread I will have to say that the gun that fits you best would probably be the best gun for hunting. By this I mean you have to find a gun that you really feel comfortable with and that will cover your shooting needs. A lot of the time this is an overlooked subject while people comes with a lot of brands and models from different makers, saying that "this" gun perform better than another model. Perhaps, this is true for them but it may not be true for you. Most of the PCP guns on the market today will perform quite well but the handling of each gun will not feel the same to every airgunner. Some like their combo heavy, some want it to be light, some want it to balance perfectly - some don´t and some airgunners like to have adjustable stocks for a better fit. I could easy start to mentioned a lot of PCP models that I think will perform extremely well BUT since you have not given some really specific details about how you exacly would like your gun to perform and what type of scope you want on it and etc. things, so I won´t do this. But out from your budget it have to be second hand with accesories. If I were you I would save up and buy new gun instead, thats just my opinion. Cheers, Bolta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 for hunting I would say rapid every time but to get you away with a good outfit this looks a nice set up at the right price (if its still up for grabs?) cheers KW http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=14030 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 for hunting I would say rapid every time but to get you away with a good outfit this looks a nice set up at the right price (if its still up for grabs?)cheers KW http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=14030 I quite agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 has anyone had a go with the BSA superten k bull barrel, as its between, BSA, s410 and falcon any views on choice flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) has anyone had a go with the BSA superten k bull barrel, as its between, BSA, s410 and falconany views on choice flash Ask scaffyman on here he has the super ten bull barrel i found it heavy but a nice looking gun B) :o Edited January 31, 2006 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 but did it shoot well and consistantly. compared to others you have shot flash ill wait for scaffyman to post if he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) but did it shoot well and consistantly. compared to others you have shot flash ill wait for scaffyman to post if he does i didnt try it but he has knocked some good rats of with it hes only had it a couple of weeks. :o PS thats if he can get on for DAREBEAR she hoggs the PC B) Edited January 31, 2006 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi, Get the S410 flash! When I was looking at guns I tried a falcon and didn't think too much of it. I didn't like the cocking action and the magazine was a pain to load. :( FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 i will be getting it around september so i can try some at the bisley meeting in august flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi, My S410k is .22 so you can have plenty of shots with that there then. I will bring the pump that I bought off Lurcherboy so he can charge it up for more shots. :( FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 i might take you up on that for an exchange you can use my dads rifles. flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe312 Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Personal a rapid 7 every time. just might strugle at 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 S410 or BSA Hornet, i'd reccommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaffman73 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 but did it shoot well and consistantly. compared to others you have shot flash ill wait for scaffyman to post if he does Only put about 60 shots through it 4 of them into some unlucky rats , the rest have all been spot on target getting consistant small groups .Overall length nice and compact never gets in the way .All reports i have read about them have been good see the one in BASC magazine this month . So go and get one now . And as for being heavy thats just hawkeye being a soft **** . Had the choice of any gun and went for this one after weeks of research . "safe shooting" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 but did it shoot well and consistantly. compared to others you have shot flash ill wait for scaffyman to post if he does Only put about 60 shots through it 4 of them into some unlucky rats , the rest have all been spot on target getting consistant small groups .Overall length nice and compact never gets in the way .All reports i have read about them have been good see the one in BASC magazine this month . So go and get one now . And as for being heavy thats just hawkeye being a soft **** . Had the choice of any gun and went for this one after weeks of research . "safe shooting" how come you are allowed on the PC is darebear out ?:lol:? :thumbs: PS less of the soft ****e PPS the field i had last time near royal oak was blue tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaffman73 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 but did it shoot well and consistantly. compared to others you have shot flash ill wait for scaffyman to post if he does Only put about 60 shots through it 4 of them into some unlucky rats , the rest have all been spot on target getting consistant small groups .Overall length nice and compact never gets in the way .All reports i have read about them have been good see the one in BASC magazine this month . So go and get one now . And as for being heavy thats just hawkeye being a soft **** . Had the choice of any gun and went for this one after weeks of research . "safe shooting" how come you are allowed on the PC is darebear out ?:lol:? :thumbs: PS less of the soft ****e PPS the field i had last time near royal oak was blue tonight so you shooting tomorrow . got to go and see a man about a field of kale ,then play quaser lazer "love shooting kids" DAREBEAR is on the stella so sitting there happy for the time been . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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