First Air Gun

[AndyR1994 0]

What air gun do you think would be best to start off with, a pistol or fifle and also the price range for a starter?

 

thanks for your time, in advance

 

Regards

 

Andrew Raggett

[stealthy1 3,964]

For targets or hunting? And whats your budget?

[AndyR1994 0]

For targets or hunting? And whats your budget?

targets at first or if i can find an experienced person, i could go on a hunt and get experienced training, and i not bothered about the price as long as it doesnt exeed a really high amount, as i will need to save up for one, preferablly i would like a silenced one so that i dont freighten all the game away, and could get a scope later on as attachement if iron sight isn'f for me

 

Regards

 

Andrew Raggett

[stealthy1 3,964]

Its not that simple a question with out a round about figure on your budget, as budget dictates what you can buy, unless your one of those lucky gits who stumbles on a right bargain

[hunter1989 91]

lol steathly i agree,you need a budget really man,as a first timer you dont want to over spend but to get a decent all round rifle for hunting and target,you will be looking at around £150-£200,

 

but anyways good luck

 

hunter atb

[AndyR1994 0]

Thankyou and £150-200 seems to be a good budget for a start

 

Regards

 

Andrew Raggett

Edited July 27, 2010 by AndyR1994

[AndyR1994 0]

is there any particular prefered models? or attachements?

 

Regards

 

Andrew Raggett

Edited July 27, 2010 by AndyR1994

[Ron Weasley 83]

Hi mate. Firstly, if you're considering doing any kind of hunting, then you'll need a rifle.

 

I'd suggested a self contained rifle for a start, and would recommend a break-barrel action.

 

Almost all rifles are designed to be used with a scope these days, although open sights are fitted as standard to some rifles too - I'd recommend using a scope.

 

I'd budget between £150 and £250, and look at a BSA Lightning or Weihrauch HW99S and HW95K if I were you. You'll be able to pick up a good quality scope from JS Ramsbottom for about £30, and you'll have yourself a decent set up.

[AndyR1994 0]

Hi mate. Firstly, if you're considering doing any kind of hunting, then you'll need a rifle.

 

I'd suggested a self contained rifle for a start, and would recommend a break-barrel action.

 

Almost all rifles are designed to be used with a scope these days, although open sights are fitted as standard to some rifles too - I'd recommend using a scope.

 

I'd budget between £150 and £250, and look at a BSA Lightning or Weihrauch HW99S and HW95K if I were you. You'll be able to pick up a good quality scope from JS Ramsbottom for about £30, and you'll have yourself a decent set up.

thank-you for the advice, i now have an idea what to look for when i eventually get into a licenced gun shop

 

Regards

 

Andrew Raggett

[stealthy1 3,964]

Dont forget to tell the folk at the gunshop that you want a full powered gun, then once your up to speed with your target shooting you can use the same gun to whack a few rabbits, and before you buy your chosen gun, just get the heads up from the lads on here, that way you should be able to avoid the same pitfalls we encountered, good luck

[tdesnos 6]

Weihrauch HW35K. This was my first ever air rifle and i loved it. Being German it's absolutely solid and if you take care of it, it'll out live you. They're also a bit cheaper than the other Weihrauch's out there, but by no mean inferior. I've been looking for one recently actually.

[george atkins ga 1]

the bsa lighting xl is a good starter gun mate as it easy to use and accurate and you can pick a secondhand one up for that money with a decent scope.

 

i have used one it was a .177 and i was taken out rabbits at 40 yards.i think they are one of the best springers around.

[will8371 2]

hi, welcome to the world of airgunning, you will enjoy it believe me. a rifle is a must, you can then use it for both target and hunt shooting. however, before you even think about shooting any quarry you need to be able to put a pellet within a 5p piece at 30 yards.humane hunting is what it is about,if you can confidently put that sort of pellet in, then you can quarry hunt.i would advise a springer, mainly because it is hard to learn to shoot straight with, you will learn all sorts of faults about your shooting style. you can then work on them ie; how to hold the gun, how to breathe on the shot, one eye open or both etc, so that , when you can shoot proficiently with a springer you will then feel one hell of an achievement. pcps are then the next step and believe me, they are the easiest rifles to shoot. fitted with a bipod, you will not miss.

bsa lightning is a fantastic beginners rifle at a good price- look on the forums first before going to a gun shop- make sure the seller on the forum has feedback though.

Edited July 29, 2010 by will8371

[AndyR1994 0]

Thanks for the great advice everybody

[jamiew 11]

andy, i have a weirauch hw80 .22 air rifle prob doesnt mean anything to you but its a decent rifle,i work in scunthorpe your welcome to have a look at it,failing that go to guns&tackle in ashby they have second hand air rifles in at reasonal prices,atb jamiew