barrelsniffer Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 My daughter who is 10 almost 11 wants take up shooting so im looking at what would be the best rifle for her ? she is quite small so has to be a light rifle and i prefer a PCP rifle as thats what i also have. So guy and girls any ideas what i should look at for her. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 air arms s200 , just got my lad one of these sencibly priced, small and light, yet very accurate and full power! and when he's a bit older im going to treat him to the 10-shot conversion kit [again, not too expencive] tbh, its that good, i wouldnt mind one for hunting, sorta gun you need only buy once, last the little-uns a lifetime! if only i had discovered it before i got him an smk springer [struggled to break the barrel] plus the s200 can have a nice silencer on it [so its just like dads] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabs Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 X2 S200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_r Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 S200 would be my recommendation as well. Got one for my 11 year old son. Perfect sizing. The only downside I feel the S200 has is no safety catch. Other than that it's a great rifle and perfectly proportioned. Amazingly accurate as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderdude Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Got my youngster an HW25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTsHoT-10 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) My 11 year old brother has a s200 and loves it, light,short and accurate what more could you ask for? He is small for his age Edited March 24, 2011 by HoTsHoT-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 What about the aa 410 tdr is this lighter Have a look on 'blackpool air rifles' you will find an extensive list of rifles with the weights of each gun and a write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 What about the aa 410 tdr is this lighter Have a look on 'blackpool air rifles' you will find an extensive list of rifles with the weights of each gun and a write up. for sure the TDR is small and light, but its a big financial outlay........ especially for a first gun, and especially if your nipper is just "trying" the sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexterboyz Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 the gunpower stealth is a good choice, short enough, bout as light as they come, large buddy bottle for plenty of shots, look good, easy to strip down and maintain urself, cheap enough second hand, never let me down and i use mine all day every day!! deffo worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I really liked my BSA ultra, slightly harder to prime it though as it is not bolt actioned and you have to push a slider on the front so might want to check it out first to make sure she is ok with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_r Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Yeah, started with an Ultra for my son, but he struggled with the MMC cocking mechanism so moved over to the S200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 ultra is a little harder to shoot well from most stances but safer due to the need to load and cock, the S200 is the easier of the two but dont jump at the multi shot (single shots are far safer to demonstrate clear on the drills she must learn as a new shooter) my own daughter shoots a lightning XL though as she is quite strong, the gun is also tuned for lower recoil, smoothness and lower cocking effort and she will make a better shot in the end startingg with springers IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 If you wish to spend under £100 to start her off, and see if she keeps the hobbie, an Crossman Ratcatcher would be a good opition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 s200 or a bsa ultra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 If you're looking for a bargain the Falcon FN series are cheap, accurate and reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Cheers guys for all your input i think the s200 may be a tad to long for her but will try find one for her to look at and see how it fits her when im next home. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 to be fair, my lads only 7......and he manages ok, resting shots only of course, but as he gets bigger he'll be able to learn/be strong enough for standing shots etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade 1of1 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 hi mate i had a rat catcher and a s200 both good starting guns for your little one but out of the two of them i would go for the rat catcher as it is a much liter gun and pellet for pellet its good enought for her the down fall for s200 is the mk1 as the have a grub screw on side wich may be turned up so stay with mark 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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