Brian-911 210 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 In the field? I'm looking at getting an air rifle but wondering if 12lb is powerful enough for rabbits pigeon ect, the ones I'm looking at are BSA R-10, HW-100K, Air Arms S510 SL. All complete with hawke sights. Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 They certainly are Would'nt go above 11.5 ft/lbs though or you could find yourself on the wrong end of the law unless you have an FAC. Most airguns in the uk run well below the 12ft/lbs limit and are more than adaquate for our purposes Tony Quote Link to post
Brian-911 210 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Great, so now I've just gotta decide which one!? Cheers Quote Link to post
Buster321c 1,010 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 S410 ( in .177 ) Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) The HW100 is built like a tank, nice gun, accurate as heck, 14 shot magazine (there should be 2 with the gun by the way). Only downside if a mark 1 there is not quickfill, but that can be cured by getting a new air tube for it from A&M Customs. The mark 1 HW100 is also known to be a very reliable gun! Edited October 7, 2011 by secretagentmole Quote Link to post
Mrs Mole 74 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 S410 ( in .177 ) I looked at one of those today, nice rifle, but I prefered the s510.. my HW100 .177 is great.. Just don't buy a Hatsan or Webley.. Quote Link to post
Buster321c 1,010 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 S410 ( in .177 ) I looked at one of those today, nice rifle, but I prefered the s510.. my HW100 .177 is great.. Just don't buy a Hatsan or Webley.. No Mary , although im AA through and through , the 510sl isn`t the one . It falls short with the side lever ( IMO ) that should have been kept for the extra , and the balance and shrouded barrel are not as good as they could be . The S410 is far superior , and the regged one i have is superb for shot count and consistency . Also the S410k with EV2 barrel( my custom hunter ) is the ultimate hunting . Maybe one day you`ll see what i mean Quote Link to post
Mrs Mole 74 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks Buster for the advice, Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) Dont over look the new BSA r10 mrk 2 in .177. Ive seen first hand one shoot straight out the box without any mods done and it have a 1 foot per second deviation over a Skan chrono and a full mag. Ive also got footage that will be released on the 1st December 2011 of one taking rabbits and wood pigeons in excess of 50 yards with ease. Granted the lad shooting it is a very good shot but it just proves the potential of the new r10. ATB Si. Edited October 7, 2011 by zini Quote Link to post
chris k 205 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 heard nothing but cracking reports about s510. plus its british Quote Link to post
Mrs Mole 74 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Give the BSA Scorpion SE a look.. Quote Link to post
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