Rooke87 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hey everyone! I currently have a Stoeger x20 .22 but I'm thinking of changing to a pcp, does anyone have any recommendations? Obviously I shall try a few out before I buy, I have been thinking possibly about getting an Air Arms S400 or a BSA ultra, I understand that the BSA doesn't have a great shot count? I shall be using this for hunting.. However I would prefer to get one second hand and as a kit.. I.e including pump. If anyone has one they are interested in PX then message me Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Get the air arms,its got a guage on the rifle so you will know the sweet spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer-of-the-Futre Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hiya mate, i was on the hunt for my first pcp a few months ago. I found there was quite often something new coming up on the sales section on here and obviously guntrader is something to look at. The s400 and ultra are both solid rifles (ive shot a ultra and s410) and feel good to hold (for me) like you said just have a go before you make a decision local gun shops will usually have something like that second hand. sounds as if your budget is around £500? you should be able to pick up an ultra multi-shot and kit for that if your lucky, my cousin just got one with a dive bottle and everything else for £525 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooke87 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Yeah about £400-£500 just after a nice quiet hunting gun with a good reputation! Maybe even a tx200?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLH1966 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Yeah about £400-£500 just after a nice quiet hunting gun with a good reputation! Maybe even a tx200?? Your search is over: Under £500 new & about half that secondhand http://www.google.com/search?q=weihrauch+HW97K&hl=en&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=KjhdTqeEBoe78gPd4L2vAw&ved=0CCAQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=597 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durbsguy Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I've got an Airwolf and Huntsman in PCP but if I could have only one of my guns it would either be my HW80 or HW97. Real men shoot springers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooke87 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I like springers I'm just not keen on the noise! Suppose I'll go to the local shop and try a 97 aswell.. How loud are they compared to average springer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durbsguy Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Mine has been fettled by Dave Hall and is super quiet and smooth. The 97 needs is brilliant out the box but can be made into a superb rifle once tuned. You might want to take a look at this link http://weihrauchowners.freeforums.org/post29003.html?hilit=scotch#p29003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooke87 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks mate I'll check it out and come to a decision any models to look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukeyluke Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 pro sport is the best springer out of the box by far,is quite heavy though,if you do get a pcp you will be amazed at how much your bag will grow,a good shot with a springer = excellent shot with pcp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowman Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Been down the springer to pcp route several times. Was going to buy a Webley Raider then a BSA R10. Eventually fitted a Vmach kit and spring guide to my Diana 52, topped off with a Diana silencer,smoother and quieter, that convinced me to keep the springer. At a recent local HRPC hft event,several people commented on how quiet it was. Self contained,quiet and pretty tough,ticks all the boxes for me. Try as many different rifles(local clubs are good) as you can before buying,you could save yourself alot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 pro sport is the best springer out of the box by far,is quite heavy though,if you do get a pcp you will be amazed at how much your bag will grow,a good shot with a springer = excellent shot with pcp. Totally agree...when I used to go out after the bunnies with my TX200 i would be very pleased with 3 or 4 in an hours walk, now I do the same walk with my BSA Ultra and I often get more than double that and the biggest difference is my arms don't ache after carrying a tonne of rifle around! I do still like to go out occasionally with the springer though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 If you want a PCP then save that little extra and go for a Air Arms S410. If it's a spring gun your after then Air Arms and Weihrauch make quality guns with a good choice to choose from. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 OK, your sort of budget can get some interesting rifles! Depends what suits you. New, try the Hatsan AT 44, 10 shot, 2 magazines, fitted with a silencer, whisper quiet, gauge so you know the shot count. Lightweight, accurate and well balanced. Against, shot count is not the highest, you also will find that the safety comes on automatically when you reload, can be a swine if you are not used to it. BSA Ultra, lightweight, quiet, accurate again, problem is the hokey cokey relaod. Press side switch, bolt shoots back right at your chops, either push bolt back in if magazine fed or load pellet, push bold back, then activate the MMC at the front, your hands are dancing about like a serial groper's at a lap dancing club. Does not make for accurate repeat shooting but hunting means you should only need one shot. However it adds about a second on the reload, so rapid reloading is not it;s forte. Also again not a high shot count. Scorpion, similar to Ultra, however the reload is done with one bolt. You would be looking at secondhand in your price range so it would have the dirty great hole for the MMC plunger in the front of the stock with a sling holder on it! Daystate, do not laugh! The X2 and earlier Huntsman multi shot models are in this price range now. Better shot count, than the others already mentioned, a good hunting rifle. BSA Super 10 (prejudiced here). Basically the best PCP BSA ever made, great shot count, hellishly accurate, regulated so shots are evenly powered and no sweet spot. Downside, fairly heavy. A gun I love and am never getting rid of again. Webley Raider - See Hatsan AT44, just not as good! Air Arms S200, cheap, shot count limited, also if in .22 and secondhand you may be limited to lightweight pellets, the magazine system is not very good if you get a multi shot! There are others you can find, Falcons, Titans etc but I tried to cover the main ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooke87 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks mate! I'll look into it.. I've noticed a few falcon fn19.. Cheapish,full kits Inc bottles Or pumps for £300? Maybe buy one and get it serviced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks mate! I'll look into it.. I've noticed a few falcon fn19.. Cheapish,full kits Inc bottles Or pumps for £300? Maybe buy one and get it serviced? Falcon also make good PCP guns and the FN19 is worth a look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Know of a decent little Ultra (as new condition), cylinder, 2 x scopes, gun bag going for sale in Cambs for £400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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