samadams21 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 I’m looking to purchase a pcp air rifle. I have mainly been shooting shotguns and fac rifles but after seeing the range at a clay ground I’m now thinking of getting a air gun. I have around £400 as a budget - can I have some recommendations on what I should get for that price? Main use will be at the range but will do a bit of pest control also. thank you in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Hello, a Gamo GX 40 will be ideal, but not with the BSA scope, get a Hawke scope, a pump off the bay around £30, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu64 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 https://www.bluefoxglade.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=79_80_178_180&product_id=3277 something like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 If your gonna plink on a range as the main use .I'd recommend a breakbarrel springer . In either caliber . A pcp can get really boring very quickly as they are very accurate and just hit everything you aim at with just a little skill and input .where the springer will challenge you and actually improve your shooting technique for the cf.. I'd recommend a quality gun either a hw 98 / 95 / 99 or a bsa lightening .i recently bought a smk xs20 which is really nice to shoot also . Put a hawke 3-9x 40 scope on it and enjoy the whole process . I'd steer clear of the underleavers as they can be a bit of a pain to load sitting at a bench . Oh just realised you said pcp above . Well a gun with a high shot count will always be good saves filling up so often . .22 cal uses less air . Maybe a bsa scorpion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 I would say Air Arms all the way the local clay club has the 200s in all its ranges which speak volumes to me , i have a s300 the only down side for pest control is its single shot and ive thought about altering it but its put a lot of rabbits away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) I back up on Air Arms and in particular the S200 range. Loading is not a problem if you buy one with the magazine conversion. You have ten shots and can but a second magine. In addition look for a Hawk Airmax scope with side parralax. Both may stretch your £400 but will be well worth the extra few quid. Have fun. WARNING AIR RIFLES ARE ADDICTIVE AND CONTAGIOUS Edited February 23, 2022 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Your first decision will be .22 or .177! The old saying ".177 for feather .22 for fur" still holds true. I know that most of the You Tube rat shooting videos show them using a .177 but at the same distance a well zeroed .22 will kill just as well AND can be used for through the shoulder shots and, as it is a .22, will give more shots per charge of air that will a .177. Also I have found that a .22 PCP doesn't as such benefit much from being regulated (having a device fitted to deliver a certain measured charge of air to each shot) whereas for best performance from a .177 having it regulated is a big benefit. It's your call. I like the older plastic stock BSA Scorpion T-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samadams21 Posted February 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 I’m thinking of looking in to some of the gamo pcp’s although very plastic. They have had good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessyb Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 airarms you know it makes sense😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 4 hours ago, samadams21 said: I’m thinking of looking in to some of the gamo pcp’s although very plastic. They have had good reviews. Hello, what's plastic on the Gamo air rifles ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 On 24/02/2022 at 15:01, dessyb said: airarms you know it makes sense😉 Yep, a good second hand one will see you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 On 24/02/2022 at 14:43, samadams21 said: I’m thinking of looking in to some of the gamo pcp’s although very plastic. They have had good reviews. The Phox gets spoken highly of. But you'll get a better gun second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhamster Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Because ALL PCP's available today's are capable of incredible performance and consistency, with very little shooter input, then simply go for the one you like and fits your budget. This is the perfect thread to get recommendations for rifles that work for the individuals posting but in a specific situation. Non of that means it would suit your needs at all. Very lucky to be able to have such an easy choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz25 Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 I like my gunpower stealth, very adaptive,but you would have to consider something second hand if you have a liking for one, so maybe the Phox would work well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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