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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?
 

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 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!

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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.

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