hwr Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Hi there The question is in the title really, he has use of a co2 powered multishot but I was thinking of getting a break action. BSA meteor springs to mind ( all puns intended) but wondered if there was anything better/ lighter out there nowadays? Second hand is preferable as don't want to spoil the lad. I did do a search but without much luck. Thanks in advance for any advice. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 If I were in your shoes I would look for a HW30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwr Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, bruno22rf said: If I were in your shoes I would look for a HW30. Thanks B22rf are they of a similar size to a meteor or a bit heavier? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Similar in size but different league quality wise - tiny bit heavier about 1/2lb from memory but that's no bad thing. If weight is a serious issue then don't forget to allow for a scope when trying various guns.......or splash out and get him an S200 PCP - little bit lighter than even a Meteor and soooooo much easier to shoot accurately. Edited November 29, 2017 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Webley excel or Exocet would be a nice gun to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 I have for my kids . A hw 30 .which while its nice and light and relativley easy to cick the action . The stock is too long and the pistol grip is too far from the trigger. .although onbthe face of it it seems like a junior gun (6 fpe ish ) it wasn't designed as such .it's a full sized gun for adults, the Germans have a 6 fpe limit . The answer to making it ideal for kids say 8 - 12 years is to make a more ideal stock .I did. A gun to consider is a bsa lighntning xl tactical .as the pistol grip is very narrow and close to the trigger. It's also light and short .but the action is powerful and tricky to cick . I have one of these too .better for 12 years plus really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 gamo delta fox gt whisper just found this gun £67 brand new and they would seem ideal for your needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ultrastu Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 So above is my bsa loghtening xl tac And my custom stock hw30 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwr Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks to all for your answers, ultra you've been busy! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 hw99s is pretty light and easy to handle. a 30 is short lived as they get bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) Post deleted - miss read US's post.. Edited December 1, 2017 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Because my son is 8 .and getting older .?? Strange question ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwr Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 19 hours ago, washerboy said: gamo delta fox gt whisper just found this gun £67 brand new and they would seem ideal for your needs I've seen those, are they any good does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 stick with a meteor mate. hw is great if you wanna take it over if they get bored of it but a meteor won't cost a lot if its a phase. on another note I bought a cometa for £50 (can't remember the model I think 50) and was excellent for paper punching at 15 yards. can teach them the basics of holdover (about 36" at 30 yards ) with a 6-8ft airrifle and still make it fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Brian Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Another vote for the HW30. My 11 year daughter uses one. She started out with .22 and has swapped to the .177 to make range finding a bit less of an issue. If you buy the '30, there is the chance that you will just hang on to it when your lad moves to a bigger rifle- they are such a sweet little gun to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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