spiderlegs Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 afternoon lads im looking for a new air rifle for around £250. i currently have a HW35K in .22 and really carnt get on with it, no idea why i just carnt get a good group no matter what pellets, with a scope or open sights. yea i know what your thinking its probably more my fault not the rifles but i can shoot fine with other air rifles and rim fires. so what would be best new or 2nd hand for a round £250? i had an old BSA as a child and loved it. it will be used mostly for squirrels and pigeons where noise is an issue and the occasional shoot at a local range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Can anyone get a good group with your 35?-if they can then I dont think that changing your gun is the answer.If not then there's loads on Guntrader inc a nice HW97(scoped) for £225. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer-of-the-Futre Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 25 more pound coins and i would get a bsa lightning xl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewj Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 bsa lightning xl or standard is a great gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 afternoon lads im looking for a new air rifle for around £250. i currently have a HW35K in .22 and really carnt get on with it, no idea why i just carnt get a good group no matter what pellets, with a scope or open sights. yea i know what your thinking its probably more my fault not the rifles but i can shoot fine with other air rifles and rim fires. so what would be best new or 2nd hand for a round £250? i had an old BSA as a child and loved it. it will be used mostly for squirrels and pigeons where noise is an issue and the occasional shoot at a local range. £200 buys you this Lightning.... The rifle is all but brand new, never been used in the field and fired just a handful of pellets (circa 20), the scope is an old Hawke Nite Eye but perfectly good on this! PM if interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Tx200 all day long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsmasher Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 £200 buys you this Lightning.... The rifle is all but brand new, never been used in the field and fired just a handful of pellets (circa 20), the scope is an old Hawke Nite Eye but perfectly good on this! PM if interested! Cracking guns those^^ I had one for about a year (only changed it because funds allowed me to upgrade to a pcp) but really good reliable gun I had mine in .22 and a chest shot on a squizz out to 30 yards and it would be down without so much as a twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 A BSA lightning (Turkish Delight) or £25 more for a near new HW97-is there any question which is best?really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipper Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 personally i would stick with the hw35 and have it tuned for less recoil and smoothness ...... saves money and still have a cracking rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 My take on springers is that the more weight they have the better. I've had a fair few air rifles going right back to my early teens and I've never been able to get the best results from light guns. I've had a Lightning and a Supersport along with a few others and none have ever shot as well as my Superstar, HW80 etc which have a good 2lbs or more on the little guns. My advice - go for a used HW80 or 97, TX200 etc. They will shoot better for any given skill level than a lighter rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Not if you can't hold the ******* thing up! Its technique that keeps a springer on target, lightweights are just as accurate, just less forgiving of poor skill level :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLH1966 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Can anyone get a good group with your 35?-if they can then I dont think that changing your gun is the answer.If not then there's loads on Guntrader inc a nice HW97(scoped) for £225. Bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLH1966 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 A BSA lightning (Turkish Delight) or £25 more for a near new HW97-is there any question which is best?really? No brainer mate, had both, now own a 77 & it HAS to be German every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin64 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Very pleased with the HW99S . Very accurate and power at full 12ft lbs , for £208 new . No frills or fancy chequering ,just practical and well built for rough shooting . Lovely recoil too , feels like you are shooting a rifle . Am sure all Weirauchs are good if this is the cheaper end of the range . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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