dingoden Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 i am so impressed with this site i am looking to buy an air rifle for hunting rabbit pigeon i was going to buy a rabbit stopper this forum put a stop to that any comments suggestions would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Welcome to PW air arms s200 about £250 but you may find a second hand one.VERY good air rifle for the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 A post in airgunners might be more productive, however if your budget is £200 max, get a BSA lightning and you would probably get a cheap but adequate scope and some pellets for that money if you looked hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 i am sure you will find some good advice and something suitable on this site. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 All depends on IF you want Spring or PCP Springers are plentiful but i would steer clear of the Webley Sport! My Nephew bought one new and it couldn't hit a barn door at 10 yards and the power was around 8.7fpe You can get a huge selection of GOOD springers for £200 from the HW80 HW77 the AATX200 and the BSA Airsporters BSA Goldstar etc etc etc PCP you can find BSA Spitfires (i hear a FEW stories about leaks) but Falcon FN19s sometimes come up for £200ish AAS200 Webley Raider Titan (forerunner to the Falcon) The BAM 51 (huntsman copy) isn't as bad as people make out. I had one and for what it cost it was a damn good gun. Just take a gander about and IF IN DOUBT ask on the forum and the lads will see you right There is a VERY nice HW80 on the Guntrader website for £180 in Lincolnshire with a Tasco 3-9X40 scope and the Stock is in fantastic condition. Best of luck LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 BAS Lightening all day bud...................ps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caplock Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 owzzabout....... http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=30399 or (mine) http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=30375 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 air arms s200 pcp. Should be able to pick up a s/h one for £200. I used to have one in .22 and found it to be a good reliable lightweight rifle. I used mine for lamping and found loading the pellet in the dark to be a doddle. Only thing i changed was the horrid plastic bolt handle for a nice brass one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I recently picked up a mint 2nd hand AA S200 in .177 with Adjustable Butt Padd, Sling Studs, 10 Shot Magazine Conversion, AA Silencer and a few spare O Rings for £250 Took it out last night for paper practice, and on the way home bagged myself a lovely sized bunny with a clean headshot at 30 yrds. Amazing rifle IMHO, the trick is to scan the right websites, keep your eyes peeled and strike when a bargain emerges. Having said all that though, you would have to sort out re-filling gear also if you're just starting out, and if you're tied to a £200 budget then I hear you cant do much better than a BSA Lightning springer. Hopes this helps anyway mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Try here mate http://www.airgunbbs.com/ loads of bargains to be had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingoden Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 in discussion just now for a aa s200 for 200 no scope but 10 shot mag also visited local shop cometa turbine 236 inc scopes new, bsa lightning 170 inc scopes ,bsa xl synthetic black body 130 inc sites what do you guys think is best for hunting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 in discussion just now for a aa s200 for 200 no scope but 10 shot mag also visited local shop cometa turbine 236 inc scopes new, bsa lightning 170 inc scopes ,bsa xl synthetic black body 130 inc sites what do you guys think is best for hunting? It depends really! A PCP is better in the sense that you get no movement noise or recoil, multi shot potential and don't need to break the barrel (thus exposing yourself to quarry). The springer is better as its simplistic and doesn't require charging gear in the field. All in all I have a BSA Lightning which I may be either upgrading to a AA S200 or at the least fitting a nice theoben gas ram. Most people hunt using PCP but then others stick too Springers and still get great bags. For a beginner I personally if i had my time again would have brought a .177 PCP instead of the .22 Springer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 the only problem with PCP is the extra cost of the charging gear. You either need a pump (think theyr about £100) or a diving bottle (got mine for £150 but alot easier than the pump). You need to work out a maximum you can afford and then go with that. You say £200ish budget? for this you would be better off with the springer. The S200 with 10 shot mag is a good price at £200 but then you need the filling gear and a scope! Hope you end up pleased with whatever you decide to buy anyhow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 in discussion just now for a aa s200 for 200 no scope but 10 shot mag also visited local shop cometa turbine 236 inc scopes new, bsa lightning 170 inc scopes ,bsa xl synthetic black body 130 inc sites what do you guys think is best for hunting? If your serious about the sport and are planning on spending a fair amount of time in the field (and you can afford it) then I'd go for am entry level pcp like the S200. At the end of the day your going to get one probably six months down the line anyway. Just my opinion. Although there are those who would say you'd be better to learn the ropes with a trusty old springer first, but if your not going to use one in the long run - whats the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 totally agree with the above post! I bought a BSA lightning and about 3 months after upgraded to the PCP. If you can afford it go for the S200, they are spot on and accurate as hell! you won't be dissapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I had a BSA Supersport which is basically the same as a Lightning but the older model. It was a very good gun, so if you have a solid budget of £200 I'd go for the Lightning. If you can spend some more on charging kit, scope+mounts etc, then The S200 is a fine rifle (I replaced my Supersport with one!) Once you have a Spring gun, it only costs you pellets until the spring gives up (many thousands of shots). The PCP will forever be bringing you bills for charging kit and testing of bottles etc. The S200 can be silenced to next to no noise at all on firing, so is great for rabbits. A springer will always be noisy in comparison. If I was on a budget, I'd go for the Lightning, or the HW80 that was mentioned. They're a very good gun too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I had a BSA Supersport which is basically the same as a Lightning but the older model. It was a very good gun, so if you have a solid budget of £200 I'd go for the Lightning. If you can spend some more on charging kit, scope+mounts etc, then The S200 is a fine rifle (I replaced my Supersport with one!) Once you have a Spring gun, it only costs you pellets until the spring gives up (many thousands of shots). The PCP will forever be bringing you bills for charging kit and testing of bottles etc. The S200 can be silenced to next to no noise at all on firing, so is great for rabbits. A springer will always be noisy in comparison. If I was on a budget, I'd go for the Lightning, or the HW80 that was mentioned. They're a very good gun too I am now considering the same upgrade from a lightning after about 5 or 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingoden Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 just paid for the aas200 should arrive after the weekend thanks for all the advice watch this space for my first take down and thanks to everyone for the words of wisdom :( to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 just paid for the aas200 should arrive after the weekend thanks for all the advice watch this space for my first take down and thanks to everyone for the words of wisdom :( to all Good for you mate, im sure you wont be dissapointed and you've made the right choice in the long-run. The S200 is a great rifle IMO, give us a buzz if you need any help anyway. Good Luck and safe hunting buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 for the first time i would go for a spring rifle, bsa tacticle, small, light, compact and with very powerfull and good accuracy. now your got your aas200, how are you going to recharge it once it run out? if your buget has ran out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 why would you go for a springer as the 1st gun then?? If i was just starting out I know 100% that I wouldn't have bothered with the springer and gone with the PCP as I upgraded after about 3 monts after owning a lightning. Would never look back. PCP's are awesome and so much more quiet. I wouldn't say they are always more accurate as I could manage some cracking groups with the lightning but the PCP is so much better for hunting imo. You will not be dissapointed with the S200! excellent gun (I personally don't find them very comfortable to hold but thats just me) have fun mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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