Onnet7 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hey there, my friend and are trying to get into shooting, but as we're both only 16, we have decided to start off at the very bottom, and work our way up. We have found a local club in our area, and are making enquiries as to get a membership going. The one thing that we're not too sure of at the moment, however, is whether we will have to purchase our own guns or not straight away... Firstly, I presume that .177 is "better" for target-shooting, and .22 is suited more towards hunting small vermine? With this in mind, could anyone please recommend my friend and I a good value-air rifle suited for target-shootng, and for the beginner-market. It would be preferable if we could order from this site, Pellpax, as it looks pretty good value. We're willing to spend up to around £200 maximum, but please let me know if that is an unrealistic budget . Thanks for the help, Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I think that starting out the Webley Stingray would fit the bill.. And for a bit more you can get it with a scope, though i do not know the maker? And do get a pellet sampler to figure out what your rifle likes the best.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onnet7 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) That does look fantastic, but I'm afraid I made an error with the budget. Where my budget is around about £200 (and the Stingray looks nice), my friend's is ~£120. :( Does anyone know any for around that amount which hold similar requirements (beginner target-shooting air rifle)? I have been looking at rifles like the DB4, with a scope included, and it looks perfect for the budget (£99.99).. it's just they're all .22. Would it make a radical difference with target shooting? Thanks for the help so far *EDIT* Would the XS 19 and XS 36 packages HERE be any good for our requirements? They come with a lot of extras. Edited January 4, 2009 by Onnet7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smsguitarist Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 The XS-19 and XS36's are both very good starting guns. They are both accurate within a one inch circle (with lots of practice) out to 30 yards so you should have no problem there. The XS20 is a slightly better option if you can stretch that far. I have used both and i'd say the XS20 is slightly more smooth and ever so slightly more accurate but it's heavier and the safety isn't very conveniently placed. The XS19 is probably a little more lively but is still deadly accurate and has a more useful safety position. Just try both? The XS36 is a great little gun if you like underleavers. My friends is slightly down powered compared to my XS20 and my partners bothers XS19 Custom Carbine but only by about 0.5 ftlbs. Nothing much to worry about. I hope this helps. If your looking at a broad range check out the second hand options. Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onnet7 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 The XS-19 and XS36's are both very good starting guns. They are both accurate within a one inch circle (with lots of practice) out to 30 yards so you should have no problem there. The XS20 is a slightly better option if you can stretch that far. I have used both and i'd say the XS20 is slightly more smooth and ever so slightly more accurate but it's heavier and the safety isn't very conveniently placed. The XS19 is probably a little more lively but is still deadly accurate and has a more useful safety position. Just try both? The XS36 is a great little gun if you like underleavers. My friends is slightly down powered compared to my XS20 and my partners bothers XS19 Custom Carbine but only by about 0.5 ftlbs. Nothing much to worry about. I hope this helps. If your looking at a broad range check out the second hand options. Lewis Ok, thanks for the help I think we're both looking at the XS36 Magnum kit. It comes with a lot of stuff too. I'll make sure to buy a sample-pack too, so I can run them through it.. see what is best-suited. Thanks again :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim145 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) I think with your budgets your best bet is to buy a quality second-hand rifle, rather than a cheap new one. I would also go with the spring route to avoid having to buy charging gear, or C02 capsules. .177 is deffo the way to go for targets due to its much flatter trajectory at 12 ft/lbs. You need to try a few rifles before you finally decide what you want / can afford. You don't need to own a rifle to join a club and the members will be hapy to let you try theirs. So don't rush into anything! Rifles I'd look at in your position are Air Arms TX200, Weihrauch's HW77 & 97 also possibly BSA's Superstar. All these are pretty heavy, but they are managable - I had a BSA Goldstar when I was 16. Also the weight makes the rifles less "jumpy" I earned the money for my Goldstar washing peoples cars. A couple of quid a time and make a nice job, its suprising how quick you can coin it in, especially at this time of year when your car is filthy and its flipping cold! Edited January 4, 2009 by Jim145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smsguitarist Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Ok, thanks for the help I think we're both looking at the XS36 Magnum kit. It comes with a lot of stuff too. I'll make sure to buy a sample-pack too, so I can run them through it.. see what is best-suited. Thanks again :( You know you'll have to have that delivered to a registered firearms dealer? (RFD) Your better off going with your parents to a shop and getting a feel of things. You can get that setup cheaper than that as well. And check out the second hand route as mentioned although you'll be lucky to find a TX200 for £200 with a scope. Very lucky indeed. Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03luffmb Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 u wud b beta off gettin a 2nd hand gun off a local dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 .177 for target shooting.Try and get a good secondhand Weihrauch HW77 or HW97. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I think with your budgets your best bet is to buy a quality second-hand rifle, rather than a cheap new one.I would also go with the spring route to avoid having to buy charging gear, or C02 capsules. .177 is deffo the way to go for targets due to its much flatter trajectory at 12 ft/lbs. You need to try a few rifles before you finally decide what you want / can afford. You don't need to own a rifle to join a club and the members will be hapy to let you try theirs. So don't rush into anything! Rifles I'd look at in your position are Air Arms TX200, Weihrauch's HW77 & 97 also possibly BSA's Superstar. All these are pretty heavy, but they are managable - I had a BSA Goldstar when I was 16. Also the weight makes the rifles less "jumpy" I earned the money for my Goldstar washing peoples cars. A couple of quid a time and make a nice job, its suprising how quick you can coin it in, especially at this time of year when your car is filthy and its flipping cold! .177 for target shooting.Try and get a good secondhand Weihrauch HW77 or HW97. Second hand Weihrauch or one of the AirArms underlevers that are well-rated on here (TX200?) all the way. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussman Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 How about an SMK? Cheap and Chinese, but very accurate and rugged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_haganizer Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 First rifle that I went for was a Gamo Shadow.. that was a good rifle I found, pretty cheap as well when it can as a full set. But as the others have said, I would go second hand to start with as you are more liely to get more for less (if you know what I mean) and springers definitly are the way to start out cheaper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smsguitarist Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I agree the second hand is a good way to go but to be honest i wouldn't look down on the SMK's for being Chinese. I wouldn't trade my SMK XS20 for the HW95 it's based on because i dont think theres any difference between them in regards to accuracy. 0.75 inch groups at 30 yards... good enough to me and im a pretty average shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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