sepulchre Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 What ranges are you likely to be shooting at? No Range shooting - Just barn and yard for the Air Rifle, .243 and .22 sometimes at Minsterley Ranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepulchre Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 As some of the gents on here have mentioned the TX200 and it is a superb underlever action spring powered air-rifle. The rifle that i will always recommend is the superb Weihrauch HW80 break-barrel action Spring rifle.This particular rifle is one of the best spring guns ever made!You could pick either rifles up secondhand in and around your budget! If you want a PCP gun then obviously they come more pricier.If your going to do a lot of Air-rifle shooting then you may want to consider going down the PCP road. ATB. I'm liking your post thanks i checked a review here http://www.gunmart.net/gun_review/air_arms_tx200_vs_the_weihrauch_hw97k Im liking this forum you guys rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard1951 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hi tom well i know a few of the lads that shoot in barns do usr guns set to 6lb because of the damage they can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepulchre Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Before you buy an air rifle ask the farmer if he would mind someone chasing the pigeons out with a landing net while, a few guns shoot them. On one of my permissions the farmer wanted his white dove/pigeons thinning out. He had a few hundred and they fly between the same two barns that are about 400 yardsapart as the crow flys. So my dad, myself and two mates positioned ourselves between the two barn and took turns waving the landing net around inside the barns. He is now happy with only 40 pigeons left. It was like a driven pigeon shoot. Great fun! Alas not an option as on both counts there is no room to drive pigeons more than 40 feet and its a bit close to a public road to let the 12G's at 'em, would be good fun though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Go for a springer. Self contained and easily maintained. A TX-200 or a HW80/97 would be ideal. The TX-200 and the 97k are probably the best springers you can buy and will last a lifetime if looked after properly. As for caliber, personally I'd go for .22. More stopping power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durbsguy Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Go for the hw80 what it's designed for. If you can get one tuned by Dave Hall you'll never look back he's played with my 97 and it's brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 dont overlook the early bsa lightnings, before they were made in spain! short, light, robust and accurate and extremely fast handling. ive got 2, and for close range ratting the .22 is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Dave if you want a hand I have a very good PCP and am in your area and would happily help you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepulchre Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Dave if you want a hand I have a very good PCP and am in your area and would happily help you ! Might be Interested in doing a 'Meet up' mostly shoot towards and around Ellesmere, Would be nice to have a local shoot, if your interested at some point, Like the toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Sounds like a plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Another superb rifle that no-one I don't think has mentioned is the Weihrauch HW77!An outstanding underlever spring gun that basicly started the Field Target scene back in the Eighties!This air-rifle has a lengendary status for build qulity and outstanding accuracy! My recommendations for secondhand rifles in your budget are as follows; HW80,HW77,HW97,TX200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 No Range shooting - Just barn and yard for the Air Rifle, .243 and .22 sometimes at Minsterley Ranges Sorry what i ment is what range as in yards will you be shooting up too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 There you go sepulchre, problem solved in just 3 pages, most air rifles in the world mentioned and all the reasons why each is best. ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Many Thanks for your input Tom I'm thinking along the lines of a TX200 or a Weihauch HW97 Varient as there kind of in my price bracket, the TX200 thread lead me to a comparison review between both - I Likey No probs mate good luck in your search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepulchre Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Well didn't quite pan out as i intended (HW97K), but the deal I got on my new S/H air rifle was just too good to miss, its in excellent as new condition, Came with a Nikko Scope, Berretta Gun Slip, Pellets, cleaning bits and bobs and I can upgrade it to a FAC, would of prefered it in .22 but will make do with .177.......... Thanks for all of your input, Say hi to my new Pigeon Bashing BSA XL Tactical - Cost £150 Edited February 6, 2012 by sepulchre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewj Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 nice gun if you get it fac whatever you do dont get it gas rammed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) As you know the choice is endless. But if it was me I would go for a BSA ultra multi shot (nice short well.balanced rifle), use your scope and mount a laser on it i have this in 177 very very good rifle Edited February 6, 2012 by bullet1747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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