need advice

[tommyb464 0]

I have been offered a smk th78d thumbhole stock .177 with smk 4x 32 scope 22 c02 canisters and bag all for 155 quid. Is this good deal and could this rifle kill rabbits humanely?

[StevoSmith 147]

It's a CO2 rifle mate i would not buy it as there are to many variations depending on the weather...also CO2 rifle are expensive to fill...better off saving for PCP or buying a decent springer...is it new or secondhand?....these rifles are less than £150 new if you shop about

 

They also have bad reviews about blowing end caps off

[hugo1 31]

the guns are £75 new scope about £25 co2 about £16 for 40 try this link http://www.cityairwe...air_rifles.html had one my self could kill rabbits without a problem at 30yds+ loved it to bits sad i sold it so easy to play around with thinking of getting another one

Edited May 18, 2012 by hugo1

[Phantom 631]

I have been offered a smk th78d thumbhole stock .177 with smk 4x 32 scope 22 c02 canisters and bag all for 155 quid. Is this good deal and could this rifle kill rabbits humanely?

 

How many more times must you ask the same question?

 

The anwere is dependant on your skill

Can you shoot well enough to kill a rabbit? and if so at what range?

All guns (barring the B2 perhaps!!) will outshoot you. As for the price well thats for you to decide.

Extreme cold/heat can affect the ME of the gun but during a typical reasonable summer, the gun is more than capable

I used a similar combo when I got back into shooting at the local range. It dropped every metal HFT target from 8 yards out to 55.

Although I wouldn't have liked to think of the grouping at that range

 

My best advice to you would be to find a local club, pop down for an hour or two, chat with the people there and most people will let you have a try with the many and varied guns that they have.

You will also get to A/. put your skills to the test, B/. learn a fair bit while your there

 

Tony

[StevoSmith 147]

Its great your asking all the right questions Tommy......but if you look about on the post's you will see the best rifle's for hunting as they tend to be the most common mentioned.....i know some of the smk range are more than capable of humane kills but alot of this is down to the shooter more than the rifle capabilities....How much experiance do you have shooting....how much experiance with spring rifles,GasRam rifles,CO2 rifle and PCP rifles...the same goes for caliber there are so many variations mate its unreal......I shoot springers the weight is something i like....i have shot pcp's they just dont work well in my hands...same for caliber i was brought up on .22 and i over compensate with .177..all these need to be taken into account....Like i said keep asking but as Tony has said...head to local Shop and or Gun club and try a few out...they are there to help and see what suits you...then when you decide punch paper with decent groups at 35yrds no larger than a 5pence piece then move onto live quarry....it may take months it may take weeks but in the end it will be well worth the time and effort you put in...Most of all mate enjoy yourself and keep it safe and clean

 

ATB Stevo

[Phantom 631]

Its great your asking all the right questions Tommy......but if you look about on the post's you will see the best rifle's for hunting as they tend to be the most common mentioned.....i know some of the smk range are more than capable of humane kills but alot of this is down to the shooter more than the rifle capabilities....How much experiance do you have shooting....how much experiance with spring rifles,GasRam rifles,CO2 rifle and PCP rifles...the same goes for caliber there are so many variations mate its unreal......I shoot springers the weight is something i like....i have shot pcp's they just dont work well in my hands...same for caliber i was brought up on .22 and i over compensate with .177..all these need to be taken into account....Like i said keep asking but as Tony has said...head to local Shop and or Gun club and try a few out...they are there to help and see what suits you...then when you decide punch paper with decent groups at 35yrds no larger than a 5pence piece then move onto live quarry....it may take months it may take weeks but in the end it will be well worth the time and effort you put in...Most of all mate enjoy yourself and keep it safe and clean

 

ATB Stevo

 

Do I need to speak with Paddy about lessons on diplomacy?

Nicely put Steve

My only comment would be a 1inch group if only going for Rabbits heads 5p group if going for Woodies noggins

 

Tony

[StevoSmith 147]

Its great your asking all the right questions Tommy......but if you look about on the post's you will see the best rifle's for hunting as they tend to be the most common mentioned.....i know some of the smk range are more than capable of humane kills but alot of this is down to the shooter more than the rifle capabilities....How much experiance do you have shooting....how much experiance with spring rifles,GasRam rifles,CO2 rifle and PCP rifles...the same goes for caliber there are so many variations mate its unreal......I shoot springers the weight is something i like....i have shot pcp's they just dont work well in my hands...same for caliber i was brought up on .22 and i over compensate with .177..all these need to be taken into account....Like i said keep asking but as Tony has said...head to local Shop and or Gun club and try a few out...they are there to help and see what suits you...then when you decide punch paper with decent groups at 35yrds no larger than a 5pence piece then move onto live quarry....it may take months it may take weeks but in the end it will be well worth the time and effort you put in...Most of all mate enjoy yourself and keep it safe and clean

 

ATB Stevo

 

Do I need to speak with Paddy about lessons on diplomacy?

Nicely put Steve

My only comment would be a 1inch group if only going for Rabbits heads 5p group if going for Woodies noggins

 

Tony

 

Not at all Tony mate lol