Air rifle

[Tom D]

I think .20 has best of both worlds, more weight than .177 and more speed than .22...

[john]

I think .20 has best of both worlds, more weight than .177 and more speed than .22...

 

Yes Tom D, although .177 will arc less over the distance than .22 and .20 cal.

so should be more accurate, not that great kill distances are in play here.

[mendiplogs]

I think .20 has best of both worlds, more weight than .177 and more speed than .22...

 

HI TOM have got a 20 i see your point on 20 i my sale 177 theoben for a 20 all the best jon

[jnoon]

This is my gun, weirach hw 35, with new ox spring, great gun, and deadly accurate, can hit a 2p coin @ 25 yards every time:thumbup1:

[spudulike]

Lets not get hung up about calibre, the guy wants to shoot a few bunnies for £300 or under, that will really squeeze a PCP budget as a decent rifle on its own will be in that range and no budget for a pump or scope.

 

Look at the Weihrauch and Air Arms kit.

 

I own a Walnut Stock TX200 and believe that it is generally accepted to be one of the best springers on the market out of the box.

 

TX200 beech stock around £200 secondhand and £80 for a decent zoom scope - job done. 177 for a flatter trajectory or .22 for more wallop - my feeling .22.

 

Try some of the Airgun Forums or gun trader for some prices - times are hard and bargains are around.

[Graham]

The best air rifle I've ever owned is the old Sharp Inova. Full power and unbelievable accuracy. We used to shoot bluebottles that sat on a whitewashed wall at 15 yards with open sights. With just a few mods you have the best pneumatic ever made.

[Wolfie]

Air Arms springer or PCP, got two myself, mid budget guns but up to legal power and very accurate.

 

If you go PCP, factor in a pump or cylinder - you will also need a good scope as decent rifles don't come with open sights nowerdays.

 

I have a TX2OO and a S300 with custom magazine!

 

PCP is best as it has zero recoil and can be made whisper quiet with a silencer.

 

Maybe we could combine a gun-fest with the next saw-fest.

[spudulike]

Maybe we could combine a gun-fest with the next saw-fest.

 

Just need a rat infested log pile:thumbup:

 

Martins mate did say he had trouble with rabbits!

[Rich2484]

Ryan. Where abouts are you? I'm sure someone would be able to give you a supplier or shop you could go to.

[spudulike]

Try these online links

 

AirGunForum

AAOC - Index page

guntrader.co.uk - New gun for sale, second hand gun for sale, Shotgun for sale and Rifle for Sale

 

A new rifle has to be collected and registered at a registered gunsmiths, no such control on second hand kit.

 

I managed to get my PCP S300 airarms off guntrader for £100 - a bargain.

 

See whats going, join the airgun forum - many guys buy and sell on there.