ips Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Not kept up to date with air rifle world for a few years and was wondering what are considered to be the best break barrell, underlever or even gas ram rifles at the moment. I am talking top end aspirational stuff. (full 12ftlb of course) Had a theoben gas ram thing about ten years ago quite liked that cant remember why I got shut of it. Off you go. Edited May 2, 2017 by ips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Not kept up to date with air rifle world for a few years and was wondering what are considered to be the best break barrell, underlever or even gas ram rifles at the moment. I am talking top end aspirational stuff. (full 12ftlb of course) Had a theoben gas ram thing about ten years ago quite liked that cant remember why I got shut of it. Off you go. Pro-sport .. TX200 .... HW97 .... hw80. ... All brilliant rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I like the look of the tx200 carbine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 TX is a superb rifle but the Guns that will stay in my memory forever are a bit more obscure.....Annie 335s and the Original 45 were 2 guns that amazed me time and time again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Tx 200 in 177 is an excellent rifle, as is the hw97. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 another vote for the TX in 177 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 HW95k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Walther LGU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airarms Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Another vote for the 95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I have a TX200 Carbine in 177 and can attest to the fact that to date (9 months) 56 magpies and three carrion crows agree, it is awesome. Heavy , yes, just a bit tricky to load, yes, unless you have one of my loaders, but scary accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I nearly bought a tx 200 years ago but the weight put me off was a lovey gun though. Had a bsa super sport which was great around farm yards and easy to take ferreting. Started out with a webley tracker that I shouldn't have sold although it was a bit of a fiddle to load, memory lane ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I read something about the tx carbine needing a silencer therefore you may as well have the std length. Any thoughts. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelid Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 A Tuned hw95 hands down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) HW95k THIS and with a welsh willy or tinbum tune kit will make a smooth shooting nice light hunter rifle, my 177 was spot on Edited May 2, 2017 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B123 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Ips, if your thinking about buying one, just make sure you will use it, either borrow one or buy a cheap one and see how you get on. I thought about all the good times I used to have with an air rifle many years ago, so I looked into buying one, couldn't decide if I wanted a springer or a pcp, so I bought both. A AIR Arms Prosport and a BSA R10, took the Prosport out once, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought. So two rifles sat in the cupboard, Just be sure before you lay out a big sum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Ips, if your thinking about buying one, just make sure you will use it, either borrow one or buy a cheap one and see how you get on. I thought about all the good times I used to have with an air rifle many years ago, so I looked into buying one, couldn't decide if I wanted a springer or a pcp, so I bought both. A AIR Arms Prosport and a BSA R10, took the Prosport out once, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought. So two rifles sat in the cupboard, Just be sure before you lay out a big sum. That's a good point Chris. I have a perfectly good bsa lightening and an AA400. I don't shoot them that often these days but as I have all but retired from competitive trap shooting and currently more interested in game, and working the dog I thought I may rekindle my airgun interest to pass the time out of season. I have finished my hide for rabbit shooting in my field but due to having had and still got a bloody awful head cold I haven't seen the point of a session as the coughing and spluttering would scare the quarry 😁 Just looking into it at the moment but your words are wise and duly noted 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnix Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Ips, if your thinking about buying one, just make sure you will use it, either borrow one or buy a cheap one and see how you get on. I thought about all the good times I used to have with an air rifle many years ago, so I looked into buying one, couldn't decide if I wanted a springer or a pcp, so I bought both. A AIR Arms Prosport and a BSA R10, took the Prosport out once, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought. So two rifles sat in the cupboard, Just be sure before you lay out a big sum. I bought a second hand HW77 for this very reason and glad I did, picked up a great gun for £170 incl scopes, bipod, hard case etc knowing it would be doubtful I would get a lot of use from it but still had a gun which I can sell for the same amount or take out for a plink every so often and it would be spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Yep sometimes its nice having stuff in your cabinet just to own them even though you know you wont shoot them that often. Prime examples are my... Beretta 92 co2 pistol - very infrequent use. Sidelock SxS - boundary day an pigeon roost couple of times a year. There nice to have though 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 HW98. Silly accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 I recently inherited a .22 Air Arms Pro Elite. I zeroed it last Sunday up at the farm and on two outings into OH's parents garden it has accounted for 3 rabbits. Well chuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Another 97k user here that's very pleased. I do like underlever and would gladly add 77 + k Tx hc and full Prosport I was looking at a 97l on a German site the other week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 I recently inherited a .22 Air Arms Pro Elite. I zeroed it last Sunday up at the farm and on two outings into OH's parents garden it has accounted for 3 rabbits. Well chuffed. If I could find an o mojo for a green eyed monster ✅.... Shot one and loved it , your a lucky 🍀 fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hull wolf Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Walther LGV or LGU are very good, the Tx 200 HC is hold sensitive in .177 and has muzzle flip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) I read something about the tx carbine needing a silencer therefore you may as well have the std length. Any thoughts. ? Initially I did not have a silencer and killed over 40 magpies with it. Out of interest I asked the price of a silencer and it was not out of the way, so fitted one. The magpies don't seem to have noticed, I'm on 56 now, but it is considerably quieter. Of course you still have the noise of the 'machinery' working Walther LGV or LGU are very good, the Tx 200 HC is hold sensitive in .177 and has muzzle flip. Never had that problem. Mine is very stable. Down to how you hold the gun I suppose. Edited May 5, 2017 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Inheriting a Pro Elite or winning the Lottery ?? Not sure which I would choose....that's one gun I don't think I will ever have the good fortune to own.....you lucky, lucky man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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