BlindJP Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi folks, first post so please forgive any flaws in my forum ettiquette.... plus you probably heard this question a gazillion times before so apologies there...! Used to go lamping rabbits as a kid and early teenager, somewhere in the depths of the 70s to 80s!! Looking at getting back into it, plus shooting pigeons and other edible small game for sport/food (wifes into the cooking bit!! YAY!!! ) but cant get an FAC at the mo (nothing dodgy... just circumstance) So looking for some advice on a .22 obviously my fieldcraft will have to get better as Im thinking the probable kill is around 35yds or its gonna be down to a lucky shot! Any advice on which rifle would be greatly appreciated... looking at a budget of about 300 quid all in, scope inc. also what ammo.... we used to use wad cutters.... is that still the thinking or is there new fangled bunny seeking/pigeon seeking lead nowadays?? Cheers Da noo guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 blindJP, I'm going to assume that by 22 you mean 22 cal air rifle. A 22 rimfire is FAC. 35 Yards is realistic and about max for a sub 12 ft-lb air rifle. With a low power air rifle shot placement is going to be the most important thing you can worry about. So I'd say find a gun that is in the 11-11.5 ft-lb range and shoots 1" groups or less at 35 yd. Then you can concentrate on head shots on rabbits and pigeons. Don't know enough about pellets to give you help there, but I'd be willing to wager that a 22 pellet to the head of any shape is going to kill a rabbit. thanks rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have moved this thread here, as it is seeking advice about an air weapon and there is more chance of a good response from this section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Welcome to the forum mate :blink: If I were you, i'd settle on my rig 1st (gun and scope), then get a pellpax sample pack of pellets to find the most accurate pellets for that gun. As said above, as long as you can put the pellet in the right place (kill zone) then really it doesnt matter what brand or calibre you use. Shot placement is the key to success. As for possible rifles with a budget of 300 quid, i'd say you be looking a decent new or used springer, either Air Arms TX, Weirauch 97, BSA Lightning come to mind. There's a complete TX setup here for 200 quid, would give you change for a decent lamp and pellets: http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265814 Hope this helps mate, let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hello Mate and As for air rifle choice for 300 quid, there's quite a good choice. Read the forum, there is tons of very good advice. A good second hand Weihrauch or BSA are good rabbit bashers. Pellets are almost an individual choice each rifle differs from the next so experiment a lot. Good choices are Accupell, H&N field & target, but there is a wide selection to choose from. Good luck Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japrite Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 get an s400 they will take out a rabbit at 60 yards sub 12flbs (.22) and they are also a joy to shoot :blink: i used to have a BSA theyre **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 35-40 yards is a good maximum distance to set yourself. After this range, you need to be very good. Best way to work out your maximum distance is simply plinking it out. your target should be a 2pence piece sized object. Place it out and move away from it until you can no longer reliably hit it with a pellet. Then measure the distance. Its a good starter for ten at least. Rifle wise, its really down to what works best for you. If your looking for a springer, an HW-77 or AA TX200 are good solid rifles, if a little on the heavy side. Otherwise, I would consider a PCP alternative. The AA S200 or S410 are good rifles. Your best bet is to get to a local club, you'll find people will be more than happy to let you try their rifles and you'll be able ask as many questions as you can think of. The more you try, the more your decision will be an educated one. The only downside to PCP is you will need a method of recharging it. This can be done using a divers tank and regulator or stirrup pump. Of course these will add to your overall budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgriff Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) For £300 I'd be looking at a Theoben Evolution. No worries about recharging. For complete outfits at that, what about a BSA Lightning XL? Should get the scope & pellets too for less than £300. The list goes on! With a PCP you're gonna need the charging kit which pushes you over budget. Edited March 22, 2008 by robgriff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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