andy33 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 The realms of air rifles have changed imensley since i last had one, if i was looking for something descent to buy what would be the best thing to have, i'm talking about somethimg decent that would take out a rabbit or similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike white Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Theoben rapid , hw100 , s410 , bsa s10 cant go wrong with any of these ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy33 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 cheers, wat kind a cost with scope . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigH Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) hi got a webly raider two shot scope silencer bag charging pump in mint condition £350 Edited March 1, 2009 by bigH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike white Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) Depends really if buying secondhand looking around maybe from £350 upwards brandnew £470 upwards. Also theres a webley raider 10 shot on the bbs with scope i think for £275. Edited February 28, 2009 by mike white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Depends what you are after really: single or multishot Single shot: I advise go for a 2nd hand break barrel from a good company. Eg something from BSA, Air Arms, Weihrauch. Make sure it is 12 foot pounds (hunting strength), and I would personally advise .22 Multi shot: DON'T be tempted to buy single shot PCP that can be converted. Eg Air arms s200. They turn out ****. If you want multi, shell out the cash and get a purpose built affair. Don't modify a single shot. If you are going to shoot LOADS/fancy setting up a mini pest control type thing then I advise getting a decent PCP multishot. But if you want a bit o target shooting + ability to go get some pigeon, rabbits etc now and again - go for the single shot break barrel. You only need one shot if it is the right one To summarise: Break barrel is better than PCP for the occaisional rabbit coz.... 1)cheaper 2)Does the job 3)easier to maintain 4)no pratting around with pumps or buying diving bottles 5)CHEAPER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Im with boomstick on this one-you can easily spend a grand and get something that looks pretty but ultimately doesnt kill a rabbit more dead than a rusty gun with a cracked stock.At the end of the day its all down to the depth of your pocket and luck-if you see a used bargain and you know its a good gun then grab it cos dealers ive spoken to reckon they cant get enough quality used guns to sell.Study guntrader till you know it off by heart if you want a real bargain-if its private it will cost £20 to post so take that into account-if its a dealer then you have the postage plus whatever your local RFD is going to charge you.I recently bought a HW 80 with scope and extras in unfired condition for £180-privately-so there are some bargains to be had but , like i said, you gotta be quick. As for guns themselves-stick to german or english for quality(in my humble opinion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.stuart Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Depends what you are after really: single or multishot Single shot: I advise go for a 2nd hand break barrel from a good company. Eg something from BSA, Air Arms, Weihrauch. Make sure it is 12 foot pounds (hunting strength), and I would personally advise .22 Multi shot: DON'T be tempted to buy single shot PCP that can be converted. Eg Air arms s200. They turn out ****. If you want multi, shell out the cash and get a purpose built affair. Don't modify a single shot. If you are going to shoot LOADS/fancy setting up a mini pest control type thing then I advise getting a decent PCP multishot. But if you want a bit o target shooting + ability to go get some pigeon, rabbits etc now and again - go for the single shot break barrel. You only need one shot if it is the right one To summarise: Break barrel is better than PCP for the occaisional rabbit coz.... 1)cheaper 2)Does the job 3)easier to maintain 4)no pratting around with pumps or buying diving bottles 5)CHEAPER! sound advise but i dis agree with 22 at sub 12ft/ibs, 177 all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Everyone to their own but i always say and stand by-.22 in FAC and .177 in 12ft/lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbonrocket Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I find my Webley Longbow .22 is more than adequate for vermin up to 40m but as Bulletboy indicates .177 may be more accurate, but as long as its in the head .177/.22 same difference. BulletBoy has a vast range of rifles to shoot! May have a lot of experience there. Carbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 my first air rifle was the relum tornado after that weihrachs springers and gas ram i loved em saved my pennys for a pcp (hw100) in mind went to local gun shop played with the hw 100 just about to buy it and i asked to look at a AAs410 as it was getting exellent reviews , walked out with the AAs410 never looked back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy33 Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hey, sorry for the delay and thanks or all the advice, finally bought myself a decent o/u and now onto the rifle, could anybody tell me do you need a certificate for any of the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Mate- if 12foot pounds or below you are golden already - no ticket needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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