buying secondhand advice

[xraiderx 94]

HELLO. im looking at buying a secondhand pcp kit ie gun scope filling equipment. what to look out for in a gun and iv'e seen a few ads with a divers bottle included but out test. how much is to get them tested again and iv'e heard if they fail they get destroyed ANY TIPS OUT THERE PLEASE

[othickman 6]

If the bottle is out of test you'll need to get it tested before anywhere will fill it up, and tests usually cost in the region of £30s give or take £5.

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

HELLO. im looking at buying a secondhand pcp kit ie gun scope filling equipment. what to look out for in a gun and iv'e seen a few ads with a divers bottle included but out test. how much is to get them tested again and iv'e heard if they fail they get destroyed ANY TIPS OUT THERE PLEASE

 

you wont go wrong with this

http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=142408&pid=1441980&st=0entry1441980

[davyt63 1,845]

HELLO. im looking at buying a secondhand pcp kit ie gun scope filling equipment. what to look out for in a gun and iv'e seen a few ads with a divers bottle included but out test. how much is to get them tested again and iv'e heard if they fail they get destroyed ANY TIPS OUT THERE PLEASE

 

QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BUYING A 2ND HAND PCP

 

1 ask for the serial number,then ring manufacture for identity they will give you the year of model

 

2 ask them when they purchased it,and how old it is,then put 1,2, together to see if you are dealing with some one who is legit.

 

3 when was it last serviced.and for a chrono reading.

 

4 how many pellet's have been through it.

 

5 have there been any modifications to the rifle.

 

6 and if possible do a face to face deal! and don't hand over your money, until you are completely happy with your purchase!

 

 

i have used these tactics in buying 2nd hand rifles and have had a good result,and most peeps are honest. but there are a minority peeps that are dishonest.so just be careful when buying second hand.

 

good luck

 

davy

[xraiderx 94]

HELLO. im looking at buying a secondhand pcp kit ie gun scope filling equipment. what to look out for in a gun and iv'e seen a few ads with a divers bottle included but out test. how much is to get them tested again and iv'e heard if they fail they get destroyed ANY TIPS OUT THERE PLEASE

 

QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BUYING A 2ND HAND PCP

 

1 ask for the serial number,then ring manufacture for identity they will give you the year of model

 

2 ask them when they purchased it,and how old it is,then put 1,2, together to see if you are dealing with some one who is legit.

 

3 when was it last serviced.and for a chrono reading.

 

4 how many pellet's have been through it.

 

5 have there been any modifications to the rifle.

 

6 and if possible do a face to face deal! and don't hand over your money, until you are completely happy with your purchase!

 

 

i have used these tactics in buying 2nd hand rifles and have had a good result,and most peeps are honest. but there are a minority peeps that are dishonest.so just be careful when buying second hand.

 

good luck

 

davy

Cheers mate got around 700 to spend got two guns in mind HW100+BSA R10 [bANNED TEXT] ya think.

[Marksman 934]

Cheers mate got around 700 to spend got two guns in mind HW100+BSA R10 [bANNED TEXT] ya think.

 

Ask Zini......He's got them both!

 

Theyre both cracking rifles mate but after talking to him at the weekend he much prefers the R10!

 

Best thing is to try before you buy if possible!

 

*edit*

 

Just read you have around £700....you can buy a new R10 for £595 and add another £50 to what you have & you could also have the FX 4 stage stirrup pump also!

 

 

Darryl

Edited February 15, 2010 by Marksman

[zini 1,939]

Hi Xraider,

 

As Darryl said both rifles are top class rifles buddy and well worth the money

 

You really need to go and try them out in your shoulder to see which one feels the best for you pal.

 

My R10 sits in my shoulder better than my HW100KT, but its just a personal thing and nothing against the rifle.

 

If you have got £700 the you will get a very good set up mate.

 

A R10 mark 2 is £599 from new mate so you should get one for about £450 to £500 probably with scope and mounts fitted already if your lucky.

 

If not a set of GunTuff high mounts will cost you £8.99 and a good scope something like a Hawke MAP Pro 6, 4-16x50mm MAP mil dot will cost you £64.99 from EBay when they cost £89.99 from Deben, ive just ordered 2 of them myself for my new rifles.

 

A Webley / Brocock stirup pump will cost you £89.99 from EBay.

 

So worst case if you pay £536 for a very good mark 2 R10 second hand you will still be able to get all the other stuff above for £700.

 

Zini

Edited February 15, 2010 by zini

[xraiderx 94]

Cheers mate got around 700 to spend got two guns in mind HW100+BSA R10 [bANNED TEXT] ya think.

 

Ask Zini......He's got them both!

 

Theyre both cracking rifles mate but after talking to him at the weekend he much prefers the R10!

 

Best thing is to try before you buy if possible!

 

*edit*

 

Just read you have around £700....you can buy a new R10 for £595 and add another £50 to what you have & you could also have the FX 4 stage stirrup pump also!

 

 

Darryl

Think ile nip up to blackpool air guns at the weekend and have a look at them there. THANKS ALOT LADS.