Mr.C Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm considering dipping my toe into the world of airgunning but know very little about it. Budget would be £1-200 and am expecting break barrel to be all that's on offer but a scope would be nice. Plinking in the back garden till I'm competent the maybe some bunnies later. . 177 or. 22? Guns to look out for and guns to avoid. Your opinions will be appreciated ladies and gentlemen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 The best advice i can give you at that price point .is .shoot any gun you fancy the look of .its possible to get a peach or a total lemon in 2 identical guns . So if you can get a feel for the trigger and the recoil in the shop or even better on the range .then you will hopefully find a peach. Try a few and you will see what you like . That said .i would look at bsa .weirauch .hatsan And avoid smk .gammo .webley . Ps id choose .177 every day all day and never .22 . My opinion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Remington Express is not a bad gun and cheap - shame you're not closer as I have one scoped and as new (still got the box) you could have for £50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I was actually gonna recommend a remington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted July 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Is there any point in having a mod on a break barrel gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 That depends on the gun If its a .177 with a shorter barrel .then yes .it can definatly help quieten it down . If your looking at a long barreled .22 .not so much . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hatsan breaker 900x. Cheap as chips and accurate aswell as I'm sure a few people on here would agree. Bsa is another but there made by gamo now I think? I recall when I bought a bsa lightning a couple of years ago it was made by gamo and is pretty much identical to my gamo whisper with the exception of the gas ram. Smk xs18-19 also, cheap and accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 I have a bsa hornet in 22 flavour with a cheap scope that you can have for £200. It's in very good condition and works a treat. Accurate and plenty power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 HW99 or 95 Secondhand , Hatsan 55 is also a nice budget .177 springer , with a nice trigger . Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Thanks for you replies, plenty to consider and research. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 A second-hand Weirauch would be ideal. Ps id choose .177 every day all day and never .22 . My opinion . Wha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Old school Hw80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hw95 second hand and you won't go wrong weirauch have the best trigger units bar none and are very accurate...do not touch anything else other wise you will get another make a and have to sell it to get a weihrauch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I'd say go for a .22 as they are normally a little more forgiving through the firing cycle. Fit and finish on the outside will indicate what the general finish inside is, I used some cheapo Chinese guns that looked awful and shot the same. Browse guntrader and the such and you may be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 If you are starting then a good older gun thats smooth shooting around 10-10.5ftlbs will be more forgiving than a high strung 11.8 monster thats twangy and harsh and not nice to shoot and not accurate. Cheap pcp would be a xs78 co2 great fun and super easy to tune up to hunting power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Am going to the game fair on the Friday, guess I may be shopping 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Just dont come back with 113 rifles, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted July 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 I'd say go for a .22 as they are normally a little more forgiving through the firing cycle. Fit and finish on the outside will indicate what the general finish inside is, I used some cheapo Chinese guns that looked awful and shot the same. Browse guntrader and the such and you may be surprised. Been looking and seen a lot of new Stoeger springers. Had one offered to me by rfd. They've not been mentioned unless they come under the heading cheap Chinese. Triggers are apparently appalling but that's about it. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Never heard of them. Gut feel is stay away. You will only end up buying a good quality one 6 months later anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 If your rfd is willing . Get him to get all the guns out that take you fancy and shoot em all iver a chrono. This will give u an idea of the power and of the trigger and recoil /noise . Even try 2 or 3 of the identical guns if poss . One will be better than the others for sure . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 All the advice for weirauch is sound. 2nd hand they tend to hold their value so you are in effect paying a relatively cheap rental during your learning process. Do not worry about a telescopic sight to start with rather learn to shoot well with open sights by learning where to aim at different ranges and consistency. Do not be tempted to buy a cheapo chinese scope and put it on a spring air rifle - chances are more than 50/50 that it will fail mechanically. Squeeze that trigger gently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted July 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 If your rfd is willing . Get him to get all the guns out that take you fancy and shoot em all iver a chrono. This will give u an idea of the power and of the trigger and recoil /noise . Even try 2 or 3 of the identical guns if poss . One will be better than the others for sure . He will, and it sounds like a great way to spend a day. All the advice for weirauch is sound. 2nd hand they tend to hold their value so you are in effect paying a relatively cheap rental during your learning process. Do not worry about a telescopic sight to start with rather learn to shoot well with open sights by learning where to aim at different ranges and consistency. Do not be tempted to buy a cheapo chinese scope and put it on a spring air rifle - chances are more than 50/50 that it will fail mechanically. Squeeze that trigger gently. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Stoegers are made in China. My son has a Stoeger,with a built in moderator,and tactical stock . The trigger was replaced by a Woodfield (welsh willy) one , and a xs mainspring was chopped to length and fitted with a delrin top hat and spring guide .Its now quite a nice 11ft/lb rifle. But, All in cost £210.00 . Which is about the going rate for a secondhand HW95K , which is still a better gun in stock/standard spec . Edited July 20, 2017 by Longbower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted July 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Remington Express is not a bad gun and cheap - shame you're not closer as I have one scoped and as new (still got the box) you could have for £50. Just a public thank you, new in box with all the original packaging with scope and a decent slip. Posted. Happy chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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