marcuspetch Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hi I am currently a shotgun owner who shoots pigeons on a couple of local farms. The farms also have a healthy rabbit population that never seem to be around when I am there with a shotgun. I would like to purchase an air rifle to do some bunny shooting probably in the evenings and early hours. My problem is I have no experience of air rifles and need some pointers. I understand that I will need some practising before I have a go at live game and have all ready made arrangements to join a local air rifle club. I would appreciate anyones help on what rifle and equipment to buy. Can anyone recomend a decent gun, scope etc and possible light. I have a budget of about £500 and do not have a FAC so I will need to stay within the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 for that money you could buy an air arms s400 and a pump, that would be a very goot starting set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 (edited) I second the Air Arms S410 (go carbine though) with a decent scilencer and scope. Stick with Air Arms pellets as they do give the best preformance in a Air Arms gun . Also try to pick it up in .177. Its a top setup ! Edited April 23, 2008 by salop sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I second the Air Arms S400 (go carbine though) with a decent scilencer and scope. Stick with Air Arms pellets as they do give the best preformance in a Air Arms gun . Also try to pick it up in .177. Its a top setup ! ^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 You have already started along the right track, joining a club. It will be invaluable to you as you will no doubt get a chance to handle alot of the rifles there. This is by far the best way to learn about airguns and what they are capable of. At the same time, you will be able to glean the knowledge from the club members and test various rifles for fit etc. There is a wealth of quality airguns available these days. With your budget you should be able to get a good second hand setup, to get you started. The main specifics will be what calibre for starters. the most popular choices are .177 and .22 but also available is .20 and .25. The rule of thumb is that a .177 will fly faster and flatter and is the choice of many who shoot targets, but in a PCP will require more air thus render less shots from a single charge. The .22 is slower and heavier but is chosen more by hunters for its harder impact and return of more shots per charge in PCP. You will also need to decide on spring/gas ram or PCP. Springers are far more efficient as they do not require any additional charging gear unlike a PCP that will need a hand pump or divers bottle to charge the reservoir. The bonus with the PCP is that you can make them virtually silent and with a multi shot, you will be able to reload seamlessly without much movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 put in for a FAC, and either go air gun or rimfire, both will do a better job than a non FAC air gun and will also should be cheaper depending what you get of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I have a standard 12 ft/lb, FAC air rifle and .22 rimfire and honestly couldn't pick between them as they all have their uses so you need to look at your permissions and quarry and choose what's best for you. I use the rimfire with my scope lamp for long range bunnies, the 12 ft/lb air rifle for up to 30 yard on bunnies and squirrels and the FAC air rifle for those mid range shots out to 70 yard which will easily stop a rabbit in it's tracks. I shoot shotgun but you can't beat the stalking side of rabbiting and obviously its more day time friendly for me as i shoot lots of land around a couple of golf courses and they don't like the shotgun bang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 By the way I have the AAs410k and it's fantastic and only use AA pellets in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larson Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 i have a logun axsor 177 multishot and i would recomend these to anyone. the solo is also very good but you wont go far wrong with the air arms carbine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 By the way I have the AAs410k and it's fantastic and only use AA pellets in it I have the Classic version which more accurate than an accurate thing on an accurate day 10/10. My advice is only buy a pump if you are built like Popeye, divers bottle - much more civilised Join airgunbbs.com, there's some bargains to be had in the sales section. PS don't post a picture of a dead fox shooting a rifle cos they ban you for life - I KNOW!! Nige BTW JSB exact 4.52 are my choice of pellet for the 410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markl813 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 i agree the aa s400 is a great gun and with a £500 budget u should be able to get a bottle to fill from . For pellets i find H&N FTT outperform aa pellets by far i have had my s400 for 3 years works well. Also a good small gun is the bsa ultra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcuspetch Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Thanks for everyones help. I was looking at the AA400 or possibly 410 if my budget will stretch. Is it really worth the extra for the multi shot option. I will only be using it for rabbits. Cheers marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Depending on what your shooting and how much your doing. Iv always had a single shot and shot plenty with them but this last 12 months with a multi shot have been fab and i wouldnt go back. I dont think there is any issue regarding prices of pellets either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 air arms mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0MMYT Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Had my AA S400 Carbine for about 2 months now, absolutly love it... great gun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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