help would be very appreciated

[carlton chase 37]

hi all im looking to get an air rifle i wnat something that i can go out with and rely on for rabbits and phesents im looking for somthing around £150 i no nothing about guns thats why im asking thanks for any help

[pianoman 3,587]

Welcome here carlton.

 

For hunting? You need to up your budget carlton. 150 quid won't get you very far for a hunting rifle that's up to the job I'm afraid . To be honest you are looking at worn, well-used 2nd Hand condition spring rifle for this money. You won't get a 2nd hand Pre-Charged Pneumatic rifle worth a spit for £150. Also, by the sound of things, you may need to get a fair amount of self training and practice with a decent spring rifle before you are ready to hunt with an air rifle anywhere near successfully. With rabbits you are going to be shooting the head and brain area, which is a moving target no bigger than a 2-pence piece. What's your experiences been so far mate?

 

Edit to add.

What I would do is, if I was serious, look at the prices of proper hunting spring rifles as new. That means you should be looking at Weihrauch and Air Arms guns costing around £380 to £500. See what you really would like then, go hunt around for reasonable second hand examples. You'll be looking around £250 or so but, at least you will find something that is up to the task of humanely despatching rabbits at reasonable ranges.

 

The next thing to look towards getting up to the task is yourself

 

Simon

Edited January 14, 2011 by pianoman

[StevoSmith 147]

Sound advive as always Si.........for a rifle to be effective for hunting bunnys your going to need to up the buget mate....even another 50 will make a diff......you could buy a decent 2nd springer ideal for hunting for 200-250 mate i got a TX200 for 225 but in fairness that was a steal.......im sure lads on here will help you out and maybe have a rifle to suit your buget

[hunter1989 91]

hi matey

 

the smkx19 and hatsanm mod60 are well up for the job buddy.

 

around the £100 mark a decent little scopes around the £25 mark then a few tins of pellets your sorted.

 

buts as the above said train alot before shooting live quarry matey

 

atb steve

[carlton chase 37]

i havent got much experiance with shooting i only gone out shooting about 5 times shooting phesants and only a handfull of times shooting rabbits helping to bring on the lurcher pup so basically what people are saying is more about 200-250 pound thanks for all the advise if any one has got any more much appreciated

[carlton chase 37]

Welcome here carlton.

 

For hunting? You need to up your budget carlton. 150 quid won't get you very far for a hunting rifle that's up to the job I'm afraid . To be honest you are looking at worn, well-used 2nd Hand condition spring rifle for this money. You won't get a 2nd hand Pre-Charged Pneumatic rifle worth a spit for £150. Also, by the sound of things, you may need to get a fair amount of self training and practice with a decent spring rifle before you are ready to hunt with an air rifle anywhere near successfully. With rabbits you are going to be shooting the head and brain area, which is a moving target no bigger than a 2-pence piece. What's your experiences been so far mate?

 

Edit to add.

What I would do is, if I was serious, look at the prices of proper hunting spring rifles as new. That means you should be looking at Weihrauch and Air Arms guns costing around £380 to £500. See what you really would like then, go hunt around for reasonable second hand examples. You'll be looking around £250 or so but, at least you will find something that is up to the task of humanely despatching rabbits at reasonable ranges.

 

The next thing to look towards getting up to the task is yourself thanks very much for the advise much appreciated

 

Simon

[carlton chase 37]

Welcome here carlton.

 

For hunting? You need to up your budget carlton. 150 quid won't get you very far for a hunting rifle that's up to the job I'm afraid . To be honest you are looking at worn, well-used 2nd Hand condition spring rifle for this money. You won't get a 2nd hand Pre-Charged Pneumatic rifle worth a spit for £150. Also, by the sound of things, you may need to get a fair amount of self training and practice with a decent spring rifle before you are ready to hunt with an air rifle anywhere near successfully. With rabbits you are going to be shooting the head and brain area, which is a moving target no bigger than a 2-pence piece. What's your experiences been so far mate?

 

Edit to add.

What I would do is, if I was serious, look at the prices of proper hunting spring rifles as new. That means you should be looking at Weihrauch and Air Arms guns costing around £380 to £500. See what you really would like then, go hunt around for reasonable second hand examples. You'll be looking around £250 or so but, at least you will find something that is up to the task of humanely despatching rabbits at reasonable ranges.

 

The next thing to look towards getting up to the task is yourself thanks very much for the advise much appreciated

 

Simon

[zini 1,939]

Hi Carlton,

 

Welcome to the section mate.

 

All the above info is very good mate.

 

What I would say is this.

 

The best way to quickly learn to hunt and shoot is to go out with an experienced shooter and suck as much knowledge from him as is possible.

 

Choose someone that you know is sensible and will teach you patiently and correctly while staying within the confines of the law.

 

(Example)

 

The bloke who lives in the corner house on your street with a CO2 pistol that blasts pigeons off your roof from time to time is not the sort of bloke I am talking about mate.

 

Please believe me that there is a lot to learn in this sport and if you wish to start shooting at live quarry you will need to study the sport to give your quarry the fair chance that it deserves.

 

It can sometimes seem like a steep learning curve that just keeps widening and seems never ending.

 

Just keep at it mate and keep absorbing information and experience you are given, and your first bunny will soon be in the pot.

 

Maybe someone on here will take you out and give you some experience buddy if you ask nicely.

 

ATB

 

Si

[carlton chase 37]

Hi Carlton,

 

Welcome to the section mate.

 

All the above info is very good mate.

 

What I would say is this.

 

The best way to quickly learn to hunt and shoot is to go out with an experienced shooter and suck as much knowledge from him as is possible.

 

Choose someone that you know is sensible and will teach you patiently and correctly while staying within the confines of the law.

 

(Example)

 

The bloke who lives in the corner house on your street with a CO2 pistol that blasts pigeons off your roof from time to time is not the sort of bloke I am talking about mate.

 

Please believe me that there is a lot to learn in this sport and if you wish to start shooting at live quarry you will need to study the sport to give your quarry the fair chance that it deserves.

 

It can sometimes seem like a steep learning curve that just keeps widening and seems never ending.

 

Just keep at it mate and keep absorbing information and experience you are given, and your first bunny will soon be in the pot.

 

Maybe someone on here will take you out and give you some experience buddy if you ask nicely.

 

ATB

 

Si

thanks for the advise realy appreciate it