Guest georgehare Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Right then airgunners, ive got a cometa 300 air rifle with 3-9x40 scope and bisley mounts. It has a couple of little scratches where ive lent it up againsed a fence. Its about 2-3 years old and has had about 1000 pellets through it. How much do you think its worth ? Im thinking of buying a gas powered air rifle as im not getting my FAC until im 18 now but dont want to spend too much money so i want to find out how much money i'll have to save up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 What do you mean by 'gas powered'? Do you mean a PCP, CO2 or a Gas Ram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer rabbit (r1000) Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Well prob PCP but havn't really looked into the other options much yet. you ought to get to know it before you buy it eh? :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Thats what im doing... Cant see anywhere where i have said im going to buy one. Anyways... what air CO2 air rifles like. PCPs are obviously very good but they're very expensive. I've had a look at a rabbitstopper, what are they like ? I have just used my ratcatcher and it groups in one hole at 20 yards, recoilless, quiet and cheap. Lacking a bit with power though. I might be selling my BSA Supersport Carbine with Gas-Ram soon, PM me if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer rabbit (r1000) Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Thats what im doing... Cant see anywhere where i have said im going to buy one. Anyways... what air CO2 air rifles like. PCPs are obviously very good but they're very expensive. I've had a look at a rabbitstopper, what are they like ? don't know about the rabbitstopper, never used one. but the ratcatcher isn't too bad, very lightweight & good for about 30 yards & about 25-35 shots from a co2 bulb (mine's been adapted with a .177 smoothbore for steel bb's & fires 3-at-once in a 1/2" group at 30 yards). be aware that any weapon using co2 (including "airsource" is noticably affected by environmental temperatures (ie. variations in power & number of shots). otherwise they're generally a good buy, but the bulbs can be expensive (i pay £8 for a box of 10 walther, i don't use crossman as they tend to damage the punch & don't seem to last as long ). better if you can arrange a discount for bulk-purchase. :yp: ratcatcher costs around £85 & uses 1 bulb for about 5fp, rabbitstopper uses 2 bulbs for about 10-11fp (don't know about price). decide for yourself what you'd be comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hi, Neither he ratcatcher or the rabbitstopper will be as powerful as your current springer. I have heard that the rabbitstopper is not very well made. Look at a second hand air arms PCP etc. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I totally agree with FM on this one, a good second hand AirArms or maybe a Daystate will cost you around £280-£350 depending on the kit it has with it and will last a hell of a lot longer than a rabbit stopper or ratcatcher + it will be alot more suited to taking out the longer range rabbits (35-40 yards). I bought a AirArms S310 (the model before the S410 came out) second hand and still have it 3 years later and it is as good as it ever was apart from the odd scratch ect. foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Right then airgunners, ive got a cometa 300 air rifle with 3-9x40 scope and bisley mounts. It has a couple of little scratches where ive lent it up againsed a fence. Its about 2-3 years old and has had about 1000 pellets through it. How much do you think its worth ? Im thinking of buying a gas powered air rifle as im not getting my FAC until im 18 now but dont want to spend too much money so i want to find out how much money i'll have to save up. George you have PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Thats what im doing... Cant see anywhere where i have said im going to buy one. Anyways... what air CO2 air rifles like. PCPs are obviously very good but they're very expensive. I've had a look at a rabbitstopper, what are they like ? I have just used my ratcatcher and it groups in one hole at 20 yards, recoilless, quiet and cheap. Lacking a bit with power though. I might be selling my BSA Supersport Carbine with Gas-Ram soon, PM me if you are interested. I am selling my bsa supersport carbine http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=18724 PM me if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 the crossman's are just toys really and wil be a step down from what you allready have,a pcp is the best but obviously not the cheapest option.if your funds are limited you could consider moving up to a better springer ie hw, tx or bsa etc ,plenty of good stuff about new and second hand, and you will not have to buy any charging gear. Plinker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 if your funds are limited you could consider moving up to a better springer ie hw, tx or bsa etc ,plenty of good stuff about new and second hand Plinker Check out my supersport carbine in the forsale section! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 beatingisbest you have PM The reason i dont want to spend too much is because i wont use the gun that much really. Also im going to buy a new semi auto this year. Replied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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