flippermaj Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 It’s a very long time since I had an air rifle (last one was a Sharp Innova). I remember Weihrauch were the go to gun back in the day so had a look at Holts auction and there seem to be plenty about at good prices. I would be using it for pigeons in sitty trees where the shotgun is too noisy so would go .177 but what model to go for? Ideally need 11ft/lbs or more, what does the HW35 knock out power wise? Any other models I should consider? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 Have you considered a moderated .410? Most single shot fully moderated versions (like the Baikal Hushpower) can be as quiet as a springer air rifle with subsonic cartridges and easily as cheap as a decent air rifle and scope combo. That's what I would be using for your scenario where you already have an S2 FAC. Just a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogger Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 HW80 works a treat for me on squirrels👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nublue 22 Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 Sometimes cheap from the auction can bit you hard, saying that Holts will post and it's not all bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippermaj Posted November 26 Author Report Share Posted November 26 The .410 would certainly be the easiest option"……….I know it’s pest control but always seems a bit unsporting shooting the sitters with a shot gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 26 minutes ago, flippermaj said: "......seems a bit unsporting shooting the sitters with a shot gun!" Perhaps you're right - in that case I'd recommend a .22 springer (.22 gives better terminal energy over distance). You won't go wrong with a modern BSA, Weihrauch or Air Arms. They'll all be around 11 - 11.2 ft lbs out of the box. Not sure though that I'd bother with Holts though as my experience has been that most of the stuff in their auctions that seems cheap, is cheap for a reason. A good secondhand airgun from a local dealer is probably a better bet and will often come with a suitable scope. Anyway, good luck in your search. Even as a keen rifle and shotgun shooter, I still believe a good air rifle is an essential tool to have to hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 buy once buy right air arms s510 light reliable and drops them like a brick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 Agreed! (I actually have an Air Arms TX200 HC) but no bottle or fills required for a springer with just occasional use......how about..."buy once, buy right, buy simple to run"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 Hello, The Cometa springers get good reviews ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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