kylep Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hey guys im new to the shooting scene just in process of doing my paper work for my fac....anyway im after some info on rifles something spring action to start me off.. me and gf bought a farm and land so its for crows magpies etc. Im from northern ireland any info be great cheers kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hey mate, welcome to the site, and the sport! I'm a fan of the HW range of springers and a lot of others are too. They're built to last, very accurate and there's bound to be a weight/length/mechanism/stock type that will suit any shooter out there. It's all about trying them out though and seeing which one suits you best. Personally, I wouldn't get a springer that was too much over Great Britain's 12ft/lb limit. I'm guessing your crow and magger bashing will be around farm buildings? too much power can leave nasty holes in things that shouldn't have holes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Welcome to the forum . I know you need a FAC for a airgun in Ireland but is there still a maximum energy level ? If you want a spring gun running over 12ft / lb then the HW80 would be a very good buy. If you want sub 12ft / lb then take your pick from HW95 , HW98 , HW97 , HW77 all good guns. Also the AirArms tx 200 and Prosport are worth a look and are very popular. Other than those there is nothing that will come close to them quality wise . Edited May 30, 2014 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylep Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Cheers guys yes it for farm buildings barns etc guy at gun store was saying about to much power would go thro the metal roof so something 12ft/lbs do the job just so many choose from was lookibg something nice that does the job good scope too Some nice guns on the list fenboy cheers i have look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylep Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Also have 20 acres we own So would be shooting in fields at some stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorvale55 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Have a search for a HW80k, easy to get over 12 ft/lbs, very accurate and will last a lifetime. Mine is 26 years old and still going strong. I use a Hawke scope 3 x 9 x 50 Sport with AO and IR, a good scope for around £100.00 ish. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylep Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 awesome dude cheers will check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Have a search for a HW80k, easy to get over 12 ft/lbs, very accurate and will last a lifetime. Mine is 26 years old and still going strong. I use a Hawke scope 3 x 9 x 50 Sport with AO and IR, a good scope for around £100.00 ish. ATB. +1 I agree ..... Have two over twenty five years old .... Brilliant rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Have a search for a HW80k, easy to get over 12 ft/lbs, very accurate and will last a lifetime. Mine is 26 years old and still going strong. I use a Hawke scope 3 x 9 x 50 Sport with AO and IR, a good scope for around £100.00 ish. ATB. And I have the scope, which is in my opinion probably the best for the money of new scopes out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylep Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 going to go for the hw95k to get me started looks like good gun great reveiws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 mate you wont regret that! that was my first air rifle. it's a quality piece of kit. lovely guns. well played, sir; well played indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylep Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 so many good reveiws about them... so i will go up tomorrow try it on for size at the shop... then i will get the paper work on the way:-) i give that scope a go u mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 A very good choice Sir. I would not part with my . 22 HW95K. It has claimed many many rabbits Squirrels and pigeon's. Keep and eye on the ft/lbs, though as they are renowned for creeping over. The most reliable air rifle I have ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylep Posted June 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 cheers hard make choice on ur first rifle but hw95k seems be good all rounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 IMO you won't beat a Weihrauch HW80 as I think they are the best break barrel spring gun ever made!! Air Arms make a Prosport and TX200 rifles and these are quality too. ATB in whatever you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Juicer Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 We dont have power limits here in NI, all airguns go on FAC here. I got a hatsan striker 1000s supposed to be 15 or 18 ft lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 We dont have power limits here in NI, all airguns go on FAC here. I got a hatsan striker 1000s supposed to be 15 or 18 ft lbs. True, but where you're shooting gives power limits anyway. The 12ft/lb limit in Great Britain produces guns that are perfectly suitable to shooting in and around farm buildings for rats and pigeons. 30ft/lbs is fine for field work, but you're going to get a lot of holes in the buildings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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