harrycatcat1 Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 I just thought that I would pass on my experience of moving from a springer to a pcp. I had not used my old air rifle for about 50 years, a BSA Meteor that my dad bought me. I asked for advice on here and also others that have experience of air rifles. Not being one to chuck my money about and not sure if I would "get back into" air rifles I bought one of these. SMK PR900W PCP Air Rifle .177 - Just Air Guns SMK PR900W PCP Air Rifle .177 - Just Air Guns Just Air Guns is the UK's best supplier for SMK PR900W PCP Air Rifle .177 - visit the website today! Not from this company but my local gun room. I paid £220 and got the gun, scopes, pellets and gun bag. I then bought a cheap pump off of fleebay for £19. The gun I am very happy with and the pump seems to be ok up to now. I am not saying that this gun is better than others but it does the job and it didn't bankrupt me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Good stuff. If it works well .then what's more to want ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 You’ll be fit as a fiddle in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, pork chop said: You’ll be fit as a fiddle in no time It's only 50 pumps 👍👍👍🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Hello, I have one and good for the money, it's on loan to farmers son for those pesky rats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: It's only 50 pumps 👍👍👍🤣🤣 Ha ha how many times a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 7 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: It's only 50 pumps 👍👍👍🤣🤣 Probably 45 more than you give your mrs 😂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffgg Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Which gun shop did you get it from cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 If you get any accuracy issues buy a 3d printed second barrel band of eb*y, seems to fix 90% of any issues on other sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 3 hours ago, sam triple said: Probably 45 more than you give your mrs 😂👍 Oh I've given up on that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 2 hours ago, jeffgg said: Which gun shop did you get it from cheers Brampton Gun room in Chesterfield 33 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: If you get any accuracy issues buy a 3d printed second barrel band of eb*y, seems to fix 90% of any issues on other sites. It seems OK at the moment thanks but I shall bear it in mind 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 3 hours ago, jeffgg said: Which gun shop did you get it from cheers Depends where you are? Essex guns had them for £160 but Brampton Gun room matched the price and very helpful. Ring round or look ont tinternet to get the best deal. 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffgg Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: Depends where you are? Essex guns had them for £160 but Brampton Gun room matched the price and very helpful. Ring round or look ont tinternet to get the best deal. 👌 chesterfield cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted October 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 28/09/2021 at 07:50, strimmer_13 said: If you get any accuracy issues buy a 3d printed second barrel band of eb*y, seems to fix 90% of any issues on other sites. Have you got any links on these issues please, I am curious 🤔 I did look on eBay too but couldn't find "barrel bands" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Looks interesting HCC , what's the bolt feel like? Agricultural? Been years since I had a PCP, pumps were alot more expensive then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Big Mat said: Looks interesting HCC , what's the bolt feel like? Agricultural? Been years since I had a PCP, pumps were alot more expensive then Ayup Mat how are you? Yes it does feel a bit agricultural but thought that it might wear itself down by now 😅🤣 there was a second hand one for sale on here I think in .22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Hello, I put a 3 D printed barrel band on mine but careful the screws mark the metal but I put a bit of tissue in screw hole, I only tighten the screw on tube the barrel screw is just in enough to steady barrel in the band, saying this it's now out on loan for ratting when I cannot get to farm, about 15 last night with the HW 110 22 using Hades, 4 hours ago, Big Mat said: Looks interesting HCC , what's the bolt feel like? Agricultural? Been years since I had a PCP, pumps were alot more expensive then Hello, just needs a tiny spray of gun oil, and I use an elastic band fitted on trigger guard and bolt to hold in place, £20 will buy a pump these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I put a 3 D printed barrel band on mine but careful the screws mark the metal but I put a bit of tissue in screw hole, I only tighten the screw on tube the barrel screw is just in enough to steady barrel in the band, saying this it's now out on loan for ratting when I cannot get to farm, about 15 last night with the HW 110 22 using Hades, Hello, just needs a tiny spray of gun oil, and I use an elastic band fitted on trigger guard and bolt to hold in place, £20 will buy a pump these days May I ask what the purpose is of the barrel band? I've not heard of them before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 minute ago, harrycatcat1 said: May I ask what the purpose is of the barrel band? I've not heard of them before Hello, it's just to hold the barrel at the end of air tube as the original is to near the breach, it's a bit to long to use as a floating barrel like the BSA air rifles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 44 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, it's just to hold the barrel at the end of air tube as the original is to near the breach, it's a bit to long to use as a floating barrel like the BSA air rifles Is it recommended to fit one? I am new into all this and will take advice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, harrycatcat1 said: Is it recommended to fit one? I am new into all this and will take advice 👍 Hello, I would not worry if your rifles shooting on target, the other thing is do not use the front rail for a scope mount , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 12 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I would not worry if your rifles shooting on target, the other thing is do not use the front rail for a scope mount , Thanks for your advice it does seem OK to be honest 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 19 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: Ayup Mat how are you? Yes it does feel a bit agricultural but thought that it might wear itself down by now 😅🤣 there was a second hand one for sale on here I think in .22. Still breathing HCC, main goal in life! I'm sure it'd tidy up with the edges polished. Might take a look at one, mind I've got several air rifles already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I had one in 177 for a few months. It was surprisingly accurate and the newer version fixed a few issues the original had with the sight, barrel sealing, magazine etc. The included moderator worked OK for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 The current version is regulated but not heard much other than that so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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