welshwarrior Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I'm looking for a couple of air rifles, they need to be SMK or Remington for personal reasons. 1 entry level plinker 2 first air rifle for cheap no frills pest control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think I've sent you a PM but if not received one could you let me know. Thanks GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I guess your budget picks the gun. XS15 is ok for plinking @ £70. Slightly more powerful, and about a tenner more is the XS12. XS36 is a decent full power underlever, available for less than £100 or the XS19 break barrel for £113. XS38 is my choice of springer, costs around £120. Most of my experience with SMK has been C02. They are generally 'OK' but do benefit from fettling. Take a look at Woodfield Gun Care. My dealings with Will have been pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think I've sent you a PM but if not received one could you let me know. Thanks GH Hi not recieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I know it's not either make but still cheap and good for what youve specified- hatsan 60? Plenty knocking about second and as well. Impressed with the neighbours and I understand the trigger is better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I'm looking for a couple of air rifles, they need to be SMK or Remington for personal reasons. 1 entry level plinker 2 first air rifle for cheap no frills pest control. I have a couple of new smk co2 things, cant remember the model and some smk syntargs if they are any good? Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks but I'll be buying direct from SMK with my next order of Remi 700s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkgoose Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Xs 19 is a good rifle and so is the xs38 I prefer the 19 as its lighter and a bit more easier to point at targets from hides and you can fit a mod to it aswell ! both accurate with the right pellets I still use both which are in .22 out to 45 yards . I did strip both down to remove all the swarf from in side re lube and thats it never had any problems with either good solid rifles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Plinker? You have to buy a B2, seriously you have to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleFieldRelics Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Remington are more reliable than SMK. I had a look at the remington thunder today and was impressed for the price, its gas ram as opposed to spring.. They tend to go from around £120 to £200 including mods and scope etc. I know the Dorset gun company sells them all new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfred69 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Smk xs 20 is a great all rounder, copy of a Hw 95, and the th208, 208 is another good one think thats a copy of the Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) welsh,,i know you said SMK for personal reasons,,, can I ask why ? Edited August 22, 2015 by evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'm in credit with the importers, so want to use it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'm in credit with the importers, so want to use it up. got ya,,,,,well enjoy spending bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I had the x78 fun rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I've had an SMK 20 in .22 for years. Groups extremely well out to 40yds with RWS super domes. Mainly use in and around buildings now as usually use fac air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 XS19 is a good gun for the money and with the Welsh Willy trigger upgrade and tuning kit they can be turned into a superb gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 xs78 is a good plinker and good pest control gun pretty much straight out the box and can be made awesome if you are so inclined. if you want a proper kiddy plinker get an smk xs15 they are cheap and surprisingly good it was one of my first air guns years ago and i still have it, in fact i just put it in a grown up stock so i can carry on using it. the xs38 or 38 custom delux are accurate and powerfull so there is potential but they are heavy usually require some work, and the trigger is a massive let down to an otherwise good gun. the B2 i have owned quite a few just as passing fancies and every single one has been poor, i only really have safe shooting at 40 yards on my little garden range and you may as well throw pebbles IMO but other people rave about their value for money so perhaps i have been unlucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 XS19 is a good gun for the money and with the Welsh Willy trigger upgrade and tuning kit they can be turned into a superb gun. Have to agree with you there SMK stuff especially their scopes does get a lot of bashing. This said when you consider what you are paying I think it represents excellent value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Have to agree with you there SMK stuff especially their scopes does get a lot of bashing. This said when you consider what you are paying I think it represents excellent value for money. Sorry but I have found the heap Hawkes always to be above SMK scopes in terms of quality for around the same sort of price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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