Moorhens Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 You Guys must have heard this a million times, I have a pigeon problem.... I'm looking for either a breakbarrel .22 or something to that effect, what do you guys reccomend? ive seen the crosman t1 extreme (i think thats what its called) and it looks the bizz, 800fps firing speed and even has a bipod with it! any other reccomendations? Happy shooting Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leethunt Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 BSA are good mate, although are PCP. Try Whierach (sp?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 air arms tx200 mate few on here going for a good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamieshoots Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Really it depends on your budgetfor between £100 and £200 your looking at a bsa or gamo between £200 and £300 your looking at a webley or a wiehrauch above £300 and it's wiehrauch or air arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 bsa lightning are good, powerfull and seem to suit my needs!id go .177 for pigeons tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 have a nose through some of the posts in the airgunners section, you might just find what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Airarms tx200 or Bsa lightning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 hw80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 BSA are good mate, although are PCP. Try Whierach (sp?) BSA also produce springers. The BSA Lightning and Supersport being popular examples. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo191163 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 bsa lightning way 2 light lots of recoil had mine for 9 months then bought second hand weirauch 77 so much better silky smooth no recoil dead accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 at the end of the day ask 10 people and get 10 diffrent ansers go to a loacal gun shop and have a look see maybe even have a shot or 2 ps bsa lightning imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 bsa lightning way 2 light lots of recoil had mine for 9 months then bought second hand weirauch 77 so much better silky smooth no recoil dead accurate would you rather carry a cannon around with you then? same amount of recoil as most other springer's and is as accurate as the shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo191163 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 dont agrre wiyh u m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 ok, no worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 dont agrre wiyh u m8 "speak in to this" (hands him a translater) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 dont agrre wiyh u m8 "speak in to this" (hands him a translater) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8shot Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 how about a hw 95 ful power but light breakbarrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japrite Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Go to your ocal airgun club, no doubt some of the members will let you try out their guns if you explain the reason for wanting to. Good luck using a break barrel, i never could get on with them and ive found Air arms pcp's to be the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 i love me rapid7 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japrite Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Be carefull with WEBLEY'S as their action is diecast and will not take much stress, with their shotguns after 4 shots the action plate cracked! It seems i dont have much luck with guns in two years: 4 shotguns 2 rifels 3 airguns But they do get used every day. Japrie :look: :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 My BSA lightning .177 has accounted for lots of pigeons over the years, very accurate, very strong and reliable. I Dont hesitate to recommend 'em if funds allow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldr Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 You Guys must have heard this a million times, I have a pigeon problem.... I'm looking for either a breakbarrel .22 or something to that effect, what do you guys reccomend? ive seen the crosman t1 extreme (i think thats what its called) and it looks the bizz, 800fps firing speed and even has a bipod with it! any other reccomendations? Happy shooting Ben hw 80 especialy mine with me on the end of it so if you need a hand with your flying rat problem let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyrover Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 an old wise man told me .177 for feather .22 for fur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Another vote for the Lightning. THis was my first proper air rifle before I upgraded to an Air Arms PCP. The lightning is a very good rifle and served me very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveieP Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 At the risk of pointin' out the obvious, 800 fps as a muzzle velocity, would be likely to be a legal .177, whereas the max velocity in .22 might be nearer 600fps. Original poster said he was after a .22 Pay more heed to muzzle energy than pellet velocity as the latter depends on the weight of the pellet. On your budget a second hand springer with scope is probably a better bet. Look out for: Weihrauch HW80 or more likely a HW95 (a bit cheaper) Air Arms TX200 or TX200HC BSA Lightening XL or XL Tactical The TX is an underlever but very worth considering All the above are well made strong shooters & will be favoured by the majority on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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