haggis Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Anyone got views on these as a starter rifle for rabbits? http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/110616134714000 cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) If you wanted to look at them somewhere more local (Essex) Eastern Sporting in Gt Baddow carry Stoegers. They do look & feel quite nice, think theyre imported and distributed by BSA but not 100% sure. Edited June 21, 2011 by TaxiDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 If you wanted to look at them somewhere more local (Essex) Eastern Sporting in Gt Baddow carry Stoegers. They do look & feel quite nice, think theyre imported and distributed by BSA but not 100% sure. That would make sense they look a lot along the lines of the lightnings,personally speaking if you want a spring gun I would go for a second hand HW 95k or 77/97 should be able to pick a nice 95k and scope up for around 250 or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I can't swear to it but I'm sure I read somewhere that the action is actually based on the SMK XS19. Like all the cheaper springers it would probably benefit from a strip, deburr and relube. The biggest risk with buying cheaper stuff to start is you either getbored and give up or you get cheesed off with inaccuracy and then have to go and buy something better. It might be wiser in the long run to try and get a secondhand TX200 or similar. Regards Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Im with timmytree on this-if you can pick up a used TX200 for a little more then its well worth saving a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Cheers guys can you get a decent make springer for £200 with a scope as thats my budget and stoeger fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger955i Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 HI Mate I have packed up a Mk1 or MK2 (not too sure which) HW77K in really good condition for £120 with a 4x32 scope and bag. I swapped the scope for a better one. Despite its age it still capable if hitting the 40mm kill zone of a knockover tatget at 50yds if I do my bit and is right up at 11fp. I chap up here was selling an HW80 with scope and sling for £150.00, I was sooo tempted. Both large and heavy but it depends on the stature / age of the intended user. Yes there are bargains to be had. ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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