cant hit rabbits 123 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Afternoon chaps. I popped into a local RFD yesterday and bought myself a Swiss Arms air rifle. I went in, asked to see a rifle that was around the £100 mark that would be good for pigeons (for the times I can't use a shotgun) and targets to replace the sadly almost unusable Webley. He handed me a Swiss Arms rifle, for dead on £100. It has fibreoptic sights on it, dovetails for scope mounts and fully adjustable rear sights! (You must understand, this is a luxury when coming from a 60's Webley) The chap told me it was close to the full power mark and would be good for pigeons. So, I handed over the cash and had a play today. It certainly seems to be full power, taking chunks out of the backstop. I'm not great in the world of current airguns, so what is the maker like production quality wise? It looks excellently made from the ouside, just wondering if the long term was good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubshot Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Checking SMK Web Site - http://sportsmk.co.uk/category/airguns-rifles/ States it's a BB Gun - not Pellets BB's are not suitable for Hunting - Smooth bore Barrel for Balls and limited Range Might hole a Can but not enough energy to Stop a Air Gun Vermin SMK's are top overal Sellers Reported in Trade to Outsell most of Brands put together Mainly on Price - As made in China BOB/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 What I have bought is neither of the two on that website. This is a break barrel rifle, and it states on the breech it is for 4.5mm/.177. I was told by a trusted RFD that it is sutable for pigeons and i was supplied with .177 pellets upon purchase. It seems odd that it is not on the SMK website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Swiss Arms do make normal air rifles... SA2 Swiss Arms SA2 Break Barrel Air Gun .177cal - Fiber Optic Front Sight-Adjustable Rear Sight-Rifled Precision Barrel-Adjustable Trigger-Single Cocking System New for 2010 Single Shot Adult Model: Swiss Arms 1000 air rifle Caliber: .177 Velocity: up to 1000 fps Weight: 6.83 lbs Overall Length: 42.52 Cocking Effort : 37 lbs Action: Single Shot, Spring Piston Break Barrel Barrel: Rifled Steel Finish: Blued Front Sight: Green Fiber Optic Rear Sight: Red, Two Dot Fiber Optic Scope Rail: 11mm Grooved Receiver Stock: Walnut Stained Hardwood Safety: Manual Buttplate: Rubber Warranty: 1 Year Usage : Small Game Hunting / Informal Plinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttyspaniel Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I dont have any experience with Air Rifles, but I did own a swiss arms 25-06 rifle. All in all it was a well made practical rifle which is still going strong after I sold it on. Nutty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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