taggy Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 morning all, finally got down to my local range last night, first time i`ve shot in about 18 years! :( didn`t do too bad , some of the chaps let me fire a few shots withe their guns to get the feel of different models. which was great. also got to a shop yesterday. was recommended a ;---xs78 SMK .22 co2 £69. scope for preference about £25-£28 for a first gun , to occasionally plink in the garden, and a bit of rabbiting, i`d be gratefull for your thoughts on this gun. there was a chap with an SMK , not the same model, that let me try his. It was smooth as silk and the pellet went exactly where i wanted it. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 For plinking in the garden, yes, for shooting live quarry, definitely no. SMK's generally are not well built and have a tendancy to self destruct. If you want a hunting rifle you will need to invest a few more pennies and get a decent rifle. For example and Air Arms TX-200 or a Weihrach HW-77, would be my choice but there are many fine guns out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Master Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Agree with Axe, would not recommend a Co2 powered rifle for hunting. The power fluctuations due to temperature change will effect the POI making it impractical for live quarry. If your budget wont stretch to a PCP, then springer is proposably the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) well i have to say your right i real hunting weapon is something like the hw97 or the tx200 all i can say about co2 is look what happened when the ratcatcher came out every one wanted one then every one who wanted one sold cos it sucked big time springer or pcp are a must just make sure there as close to the legal limit as u can have a look at the sale part of this forum its got some real deals on but u will need some more pennies first Edited April 18, 2008 by laf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirelad Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 morning all, finally got down to my local range last night, first time i`ve shot in about 18 years! :( didn`t do too bad , some of the chaps let me fire a few shots withe their guns to get the feel of different models. which was great. also got to a shop yesterday. was recommended a ;---xs78 SMK .22 co2 £69. scope for preference about £25-£28 for a first gun , to occasionally plink in the garden, and a bit of rabbiting, i`d be gratefull for your thoughts on this gun. there was a chap with an SMK , not the same model, that let me try his. It was smooth as silk and the pellet went exactly where i wanted it. cheers. deffo inverst is something that will last you might only have 60od quid but getting a co2 gat could potentially be a waist of cash!!! if you could up to 150 200 mark you will be on line to get your self a gat that will imprss and last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 my mate got an smk for his first rifle and they're a right load of toss. he soon upgraded to a hw97k and has never looked back, as for the trigger they are truly awful completely devoid of any feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 check this out mate its a cracking gun looks nice and clean 2 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=56863 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 check this out mate its a cracking gun looks nice and clean 2 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=56863 now that is a gun mate german build quality,it will outlast you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyrover Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 (edited) ive got an smk for the back yard but i definately wouldn't point it at anything other than paper. tweedledee's right about that gun they are very good. Edited April 19, 2008 by mightyrover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 BSA lightning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirelad Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 BSA lightning yes mate bsa lightning or an xl they are **** hot and will do the job lovely at 40yds if you ar a good shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taggy Posted April 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 thanks for all tha great replies and advice, i knew i could count on you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 thats why we're all here, good luck on your purchase and let us know what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taggy Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 have big list and £££ to take to the air gun center in raliegh on friday. will see what they can tempt me with. anyone know the shop? are they as good as they seem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larson Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 you tend to get what you pay for.. and the gun is not alot of money nor is it much cop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Taggy - Airgun centre is very good - Helpful staff and good quality service with excellent guarantees (Lifetime i believe). Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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