j_jza80 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hey guys, just thought I'd check to see I anyone had what I wanted I'm looking for an air rifle to do a bit of field shooting with. It must be a non FAC rifle, but as close to the 12ft/lb limit as possible. I'd prefer a pre charged pneumatic (PCP) but would consider other guns on their merits. I'm looking for a decent brand, so something like Weihrauch, Day State, Air Arms etc would be preferred. I'm looking for a complete setup, so divers bottles, stirrup pumps, scopes etc would all be preferred. Cheers, Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hi, I have an air arms TX 220 .22 with scope and bag, 300 pellets, I have moved on to shotguns now so this is spare 310 Ono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 If you want cheap and new, look at a BSA Lightning. I bought mine from my local gun shop (well got it for my b'day 10 years ago, has it really been that long?!) for £200 inc. scope and silencer. It's at 12ft/lbs and has been a great gun. Very accurate out to long distances and the only issue was when my mate pulled the trigger while loading it which snapped the barrel up and must have weakened the spring at it snapped a week later. New one was less than £20 IIRC. A good break barrel rifle would be a good option unless you want to keep quiet for hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 LMAO. Sorry but the line "I have moved on to shotguns now" is just great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 If you want cheap and new, look at a BSA Lightning. I bought mine from my local gun shop (well got it for my b'day 10 years ago, has it really been that long?!) for £200 inc. scope and silencer. It's at 12ft/lbs and has been a great gun. Very accurate out to long distances and the only issue was when my mate pulled the trigger while loading it which snapped the barrel up and must have weakened the spring at it snapped a week later. New one was less than £20 IIRC. A good break barrel rifle would be a good option unless you want to keep quiet for hunting. I almost bought a Weihrauch HW98 yesterday, but at £440 it's alot of money for a break barrel. Beautiful gun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hi, I have an air arms TX 220 .22 with scope and bag, 300 pellets, I have moved on to shotguns now so this is spare 310 Ono Thanks for the reply, I'd really prefer a PCP and wouldn't want to spend over £200 on an under lever gun. Nice rifle though, get it up on UK gun rooms and it should sell pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I can recommend the Bsa ultra or the AA s410. Had both but sold the AA a while ago and kept the BSA as it suits me better. I may sell for the right price but it would probably be no cheaper than you could buy elsewhere. I would always have Pcp from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 i might have a pcp air rifle with scope, stirup pump and bag for sale. Think the mag holds 7-9 pellets. Its about 5-6 years old now but only used it a few times and has been in the bed ever since. Not sure of the make but was over a grands worth of gun when i brought it. If your interested give me a pm and i will dig and out take a few pics and make sure its all in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 I can recommend the Bsa ultra or the AA s410. Had both but sold the AA a while ago and kept the BSA as it suits me better. I may sell for the right price but it would probably be no cheaper than you could buy elsewhere. I would always have Pcp from now on. Theres a BSA ultra in the local gunsmiths, fantastic little Carbine IMO. It had a really good sight too. Was a little more than I wanted to spend, but I might revisit it. Looked like it had one of the lower fixing screws ripped out of the stock though? Do you use a stirrup or a tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 i might have a pcp air rifle with scope, stirup pump and bag for sale. Think the mag holds 7-9 pellets. Its about 5-6 years old now but only used it a few times and has been in the bed ever since. Not sure of the make but was over a grands worth of gun when i brought it. If your interested give me a pm and i will dig and out take a few pics and make sure its all in order. I may well be interested, depends on the spec etc, and pictures would be good. My only concern is that PCPs don't react well to long term storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I will get some pics up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Theres a BSA ultra in the local gunsmiths, fantastic little Carbine IMO. It had a really good sight too. Was a little more than I wanted to spend, but I might revisit it. Looked like it had one of the lower fixing screws ripped out of the stock though? Do you use a stirrup or a tank? I use a tank, although it is out of test atm. It is on my list of things to do. I'm 6'8" and people always laugh at me as they say it looks more like an air pistol I have replaced the bsa moderator with a weirauch silencer so it is now a more standard length and feels a lot better balanced, I bought a cheapish 6-24 illuminated reticle scope from my local farm dealer for around £50 and it really is the dogs dangly bits. I have tried the ones from ebay that look similar and they are shockingly bad. The one I have now has only been zeroed in once in the last year, whereas the ebay one just couldn't hold a zero. I'm on the lookout for a clulite gun lite now and its all I'll ever need. the only thing lacking is the pressure gauge that the s410 had. I highly recommend them, I do prefer the older ultras like mine as the stock looks better imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I can recommend a weihrauch HW100. My best mate has one and although it's not as accurate as my Steyr (nothing really is lol) it's about the best on the market in its price range. With air rifles it really does depend on what you want to spend so letting people know the budget would help chap. I spent in excess of a grand on mine but the first one I had a Gamo springer was as effective as the PCP I now have and half the ball ache of having to constantly charge it so I wouldn't instantly dismiss a high quality springer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 I can recommend a weihrauch HW100. My best mate has one and although it's not as accurate as my Steyr (nothing really is lol) it's about the best on the market in its price range. With air rifles it really does depend on what you want to spend so letting people know the budget would help chap. I spent in excess of a grand on mine but the first one I had a Gamo springer was as effective as the PCP I now have and half the ball ache of having to constantly charge it so I wouldn't instantly dismiss a high quality springer. I'm looking to spend £700-£800 max on a complete setup. I'm not bothered about having a new gun, I'd much prefer a good used one. I'm very temped by a new BSA Ultra tactical multi shot, a complete setup would come in at under £600 including a tank and scope and I love how mobile the carbine setup is. I suspect that accuracy at 30 yards+ will be the payoff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 There is quite a choice of rifles for sale over on the airgun BBS mate. Also look on guntrader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 There is quite a choice of rifles for sale over on the airgun BBS mate. Also look on guntrader I saw that forum, but I couldn't see a for sale section. Do you have to sign up first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I had a Gamo springer ......................I wouldn't instantly dismiss a high quality springer. Isn't that a bit contradicting? I have heard good things about the hw100 etc but I wouldn't have another springer, I've had a few from gamos upwards and although some of them were ok I've never found any hassles at all about having a pcp. Most of it is about personal preference about what feels right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Isn't that a bit contradicting? I have heard good things about the hw100 etc but I wouldn't have another springer, I've had a few from gamos upwards and although some of them were ok I've never found any hassles at all about having a pcp. Most of it is about personal preference about what feels right. Yes I know what you mean. What I was getting at is that a cheapy springer like the Gamo I had was and is surprisingly good, so something like a high quality Weihrauch springer is not to be scoffed at just because it isn't a PCP is all I meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 I've seen a nearly new BSA Ultra multishot tactical, with a scope for a very good price. Just not decided wethe to buy a tank or a stirrup pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Out of interest, how much is the ultra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 £400 inc scope, case and sound mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 You could be pumping for ever with a stirrup pump but at least you can lug it around easier than a dirty great gas bottle.If you intend on going to shooting clubs or not going far from a vehicle then a bottle should be OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Have you ever tried using a stirrup pump ??? I would buy a 12ltr bottle i only charge mine once a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Have you ever tried using a stirrup pump ??? I would buy a 12ltr bottle i only charge mine once a year Do you only shoot once a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 £400 inc scope, case and sound mod The bsa sound moderator is pretty useless, it was only put on by bsa to make the rifle the right length to be a legal length iirc. I would try and get a weirauch silencer thrown in. The spare 10 shot magazines are also £30ish so I'd try and get one of those as a spare too. The air reservoir is fairly small, You get around 40 useful shots from a fill, which is fine depending on what you use it for. I go ratting a fair bit and if you were to shoot 40 rats in an evening I would be surprised There is a good following on the Bsa forum and as with supras there is some clever experts that blueprint them and fit larger reservoirs etc for a fairly small fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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