Blammo 0 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I make no excuses for being a Newbie, I expect a full and rigorous education, I have respect, and above all I will listen... With that out of the way I seek advice...... I have several rifles but my favourite is a .22 rifle, its a classic being a "Relum Tornado" unmolested (possible) 1970's model, I love it! its accurate to the width of a pellet at 20. But here is the kicker! I have been offered by a friend the chance to "Step up" and take care of his Rabbit problem on his small to medium sized farm that is being plagued by the furry critter's. I have no problem taking for the pot as that is the way I was brought up and nothing is better than fresh as opposed to plastic wrapped. But!!! I need better than my 7-9.5lb that I currently have (my kids shoot it as well)....I have no interest in seeing a rabbit not away, with 1 shot (as I witnessed last weekend with the chap who "would take them all down mate") After he tagged the rabbit low in the back my friend told him where the gate was and how to get there fast!!! If I were to purchase a new set up I would need directing as to what to get as my brain is fried from the reviews/ suggestions from the internet or magazines. I have a budget, I have no problems with weight as I am a big chap and I am not especially bothered with style (ex military, Shoot anything as long as it is fit for purpose and reliable). I am very open to second hand rifles and because of my budget I think 2nd hand would be better than new... Spend my £400- £500 budget. So, here we go, What have you got chaps. I am in Hertfordshire, Do I just suck it up and buy new? Many, Many thanks. Big Rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dymented 2,220 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 hello and welcome to the forum bud try the air gun section Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomano1 80 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 hello mate and welcome TOMA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StevoSmith 147 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 First off welcome to THL mate.....as for rifles it depends on what you want...either pcp,spring and so on....it is a airgun mine field out there with so much to choose from....you could get quality spring rifles for that price range Weihrauch HW97 or HW77 both quality german made spring rifles....Then you have Air Arms rifles....the TX200 and the Prosport again both quality british made rifles.....as with pcp'c you could prob get decent second hand set up for that amount of money..but i dont know alot about them but im sure others will be along soon to guide you....best thing to do would be to post in air rifle section you will get alot of info/help there mate...good luck with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,503 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hello and welcome mate good luck you ask six guys on here your going to get six different rifles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blammo 0 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thank you very much for the quick replies, I am of to the Air gun section...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoolah 2 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Welcome to the forum mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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