Hunting with a Springer

[tommyb464 0]

Right basically I have been out and about with my springers and I have recently been using my SMK SYNXS and I have found it a pleasant rifle to shoot and is lethal from 20-30 yards with headshot of course. I will be moving onto pcp in a few months but i fancy trying a c02 while I am saving for the s200. Can anyone recommend a good c02 rifle that is lethal from 30-50 yards. Preferably budget is 100-200 pound(second hand) THANKS!

[What rabbit 2]

i would say no stay with the springer if thinking of a co2 [bANNED TEXT] just my oppinion

[tommyb464 0]

Ok well i want to upgrade my springer I have read good things about tx200 can this kill rabbits?

[Michael5 2]

I have an hw97kt , great gun , very accurate

[Phantom 631]

Right basically I have been out and about with my springers and I have recently been using my SMK SYNXS and I have found it a pleasant rifle to shoot and is lethal from 20-30 yards with headshot of course. I will be moving onto pcp in a few months but i fancy trying a c02 while I am saving for the s200. Can anyone recommend a good c02 rifle that is lethal from 30-50 yards. Preferably budget is 100-200 pound(second hand) THANKS!

 

Only really two Co2's out there, the QB's (based on the old Crosman range) and the 850 Airmagnum (Umarex) I wouldn't suggest trying to hunt out to that range with either though not until you become a very proficiant Marksman and can do it repeatedly on paper first. In order to do that, it's going to take years of experince judging distance, wind direction, speed and other variables.

Even shooters such as Si, Davy, Marksman Festa Wurz and the rest of the greatest shooters on here don't often undertake such shots.

Because I've had a bit of 'time off' from being on a range or in the field I wouldn't try it until my eye is back in.

 

Tony

[Phantom 631]

Ok well i want to upgrade my springer I have read good things about tx200 can this kill rabbits?

 

Does a Bear shit in the woods?

 

Seriously, almost ANY gun even a HW45 Pistol is capable of dropping a rabbit, Modern guns will always outshoot the shooter, I've said it before and I'll say it a million times over, it is the shooter that is the weakest link

The TX is superb, but very heavy. You mentioned the S200? I've been using one for a few years now and it's superb does everything I ask of it, as long as I do my part

 

Tony

[tommyb464 0]

Yeahh i do want an s200 but out of my budget at the moment unless someone fancies dropping me one with a scope and pump for £300 lol

[What rabbit 2]

you wont go wrong with a tx200 [bANNED TEXT] great rifle.

[Mawders 595]

I wouldn't waste your money on co2 to be honest, just buy a decent springer such as a tx200 and that's all you will ever need! I have one in .22 that I havnt placed on for sale section yet, want 200 quid for it but it's gun only, it does have a 3-9 x 50 AO scope attached but I think it's slightly faulty. More than happy to let it go with the gun for free, might just need tinkering with. Based in Gloucestershire.

[Lewis Ste 245]

your looking at 250 for a tx200 then 300 for s200 with pump? i know what id do

[tommyb464 0]

S200 with pump is mote than 300 that's the problem lol. Looks like tx200 then

[StevoSmith 147]

You wont got wrong with TX200 mate...awsome rifles allbeit a bit on weighty side........i love mine more than my mrs lol(joke incase she's reading this)

[robwelsh 354]

Tommy I mailed u with tha facebook page, silencer s200 scopes an bag, was up for 250, then 220 then 200,I also picked up a pump for 50quid off there too..so that would of cost 250..patience,if you want the gun that bad an hold out for the right deal..I will also say that s200 was in really good condition as far as the pic let on..Atb

[Lewis Ste 245]

there are bargins out there to be hand if you wait long enough my advise would be not to rush and buy the first gun you see unles it is a absolute bargin

[tommyb464 0]

Brilliant rob thanks. Lots of help thumbs up