precharge

[matmorgan 49]

thinking of getting one for rabbits.do i need to spend a fortune to get something really acurate and what sort of distance can i efectively kill rabbits.any advice would be gratefully recieved.atb mat.

[Alexisrouzee 6]

first you have to set a budget... then do you want new or old? then would you prefer the flatter traj .177 or harder hitting .22? there is ALOT of great pcp's out there at the min and lots on here racking up great kills. bit more info and then it can narrow down a bit....

[farmerkev09 105]

i would say most pcp air rifles will kill rabbits with ease i shoot out to about 30m-35m tops with my s410 any more and am not capable but i bet the gun in the right hands could do a bit more

 

they can cost anything from a few hundren to a few thousand have a look on hear you might pick up a bargin

 

farmer

[stealthy1 3,964]

thinking of getting one for rabbits.do i need to spend a fortune to get something really acurate and what sort of distance can i efectively kill rabbits.any advice would be gratefully recieved.atb mat.

 

 

How much do you have to spend, its your budget that dictates what gun you get in the end

[gringo40 13]

Easy mate, all you need is a Rapid 7 Mk1, F******g brilliant.... LOL.

 

Only kidding mate, only said that because i've just brought one, mainly for rabbits. Believe me it gets the job done

 

Your better off taking notice the other lads postings, they actually know something

 

Good Luck

 

Carl

[pest hunter 151 15]

Not better than a good springer but alot easyer to use. E.g. i can head shot rabbit and pigeon out to 40 yard (45 with good conditions) with my springer but can shoot 55 yard with my pcp for the head shots but both guns will make same hole shots at 30 yard for me. I honistly think you should get a good springer first befor the pcp it will make you a better shot A good type of springer is the hw range you cant go rong with any of them

 

 

hope this helps

 

 

pest hunter 151

[matmorgan 49]

cheers for the info all.i have about 4/5 hundred quid for a gun.already have a hw 35 springer but am not keen on it.weighs a bloody ton.will prob go for a 22 no real reason just always used them.am not a beginer to rifles.i used to own a rimfire 22 and centre fire 243 before i surendered my license and left the country.now am back just want to mop up some of the millions of rabbits on my permission.got a lurcher but shes just a pup and wont be doing much till winter.like the idea of pre charge cos they seem to be nice and light.any advice would be great.not bothered if new or used.atb.mat

[BI9JOHNNY 25]

webley are doing the raider 10 for £299 spot on for the money but yes a rapid 7 hits it on the spot in my opinion

[johnboy19 38]

theres loads of different precharged guns out there, and i have only shot a handfull. but i bought a brand new Air Arms S200 MK3 last week for £365 and love it, would recommend it to anyone. and managed to pick up a pump off ebay for £ posted.

[zini 1,939]

Hi Mat,

 

If you want a very accurate and light PCP then I would recommend a BSA Ultra Tactical in the single shot version in .22 calibre.

 

http://www.airgunbuyer.com'>http://www.airgunbuyer.com

 

Look in the air rifles bit under BSA

 

They cost £279.95 with includes mounts and silencer.

 

The silencer is rubbish on them though so with the extra money that you are saying id buy the extra items to compliment the brilliant rifle:

 

Brand new pump for £89.99

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BROCOCK-STIRRUP-PUMP-WEBLEY-BSA-LOGUN-PCP-FX_W0QQitemZ230378497925QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET?hash=item35a3a0e785

 

Weihrauch silencer for £37.95

 

http://www.airgunbuyer.com

 

Look in the assossories bit for the silencer

 

Nikko Stirling Mountmaster 3-9x40 PX Adj Riflescope for £39.99

 

http://www.jsramsbottom.com/products/riflescopes-nikko-stirling/nsmm3940ao-nikko-stirling-mountmaster-3-9x40-px-adj--riflescope-with-mounts.html

 

With this set up you will have no problems what so ever in culling bunnies.

 

Regarding the range that the rifle will be able to kill a bunny humanely at is more to do with your own skill as a shot Matt.

 

The Ultra is a deadly accurate rifle Matt, I’ve tried one myself and personally watched and hunted with a friend of mine Reggaeman from this site who can shoot his and knock all legal air rifle quarry over at very long ranges with ease.

 

If you are up to it they will kill a bunny if you can hit them in a kill zone (head) at 55 metres in perfect conditions, i.e no wind and the shot not being taken at a 45 deg incline or decline unless you are really confident in the rifles ballistic profile.

 

Regards

 

I hope this helps

 

Si

Edited April 12, 2010 by zini

[farmboy99 1]

ive got a s400k with multi shot covo and it's great very light and lovely to shoot. the classic s400/10 are really light too mind and you get a lot of shots. my 400k is regged so i get same sort of shot count but guns smaller. dont forget youll need charging equipment too mate thats another £150 leaving you 350 for gun good luck tom

[matmorgan 49]

have seen an air arms s200 with scope and mod for 325 what you reckon

[farmboy99 1]

thats about the right sort of price i think im totally up on the 200's have a look at past threads to give you an idea of their value. theyre great guns and seem to sell like hot cakes when they turn up if its local go and have a look at it see what you reckon if you fall in love offer 300 cash and you should get it alright

[matmorgan 49]

cheers all.going to keep looking about for a couple of weeks.choices choices.