Sheefa Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hi all, Experts in the above to reply only please. I've always been a fan of spring rifles and have neglected the abilities of pre-charge/CO2 rifles. Why, I do not know, but I guess I favour the reliability of a mechanical bolt action rifle, single shot preferred. I'm in the market for a new rifle though and have been thinking about making the upgrade. My budget is £300 - £400 but I do want a full 12lb legal limit rifle. This one crossed my mind and it has pretty good reviews. http://www.pellpax.co.uk/acatalog/CO2_Rifles.html I often go rabbit shooting in the fiels over the back but am looking to get into County arranged shooting events. Any advice appreciated on the above refile selection. Any others that may take my interest please post up too. Thanks Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Does nobody do any type of shooting then at all? Strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshBhp Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Does nobody do any type of shooting then at all? Strange. I love shooting my load and always aim for the bulls eye, but the reloads are getting slower :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Only 12 bore, clays, pheasants, rabbits and any pigeons I can get to:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I love shooting my load and always aim for the bulls eye, but the reloads are getting slower :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Lol thanks Ash. Sadly I don't have a firearms license Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 i used to to a lot of clay shooting and rough/scrub shooting but thats 12 gauge.i also went rat shooting in barns at nignt but they were just normal .22 air rifles.sorry mate not a lot of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Its not that hard to get one:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Went clay shooting last weekend, got 26 birds out of 30 and a nice bruise on my shoulder to prove it I would not really consider using a pellet gun to hunt an animal, at best you will just injure it with such a gun and cause it unnecessary pain and suffering. Maybe it is just me but pellet guns are for pansies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I often go rabbit shooting in the fiels over the back but am looking to get into County arranged shooting events. But rabbits don't shoot back Greg. You need to come on one of my hunting trips mate:eyebrows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I do recurve archery shooting, so I cannot help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Thats something I have always wanted to have a go at:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Maybe we could arrange a club day clay pigeon day:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Does nobody do any type of shooting then at all? Strange. I did, but in the cadets, if I can boast, I was bloody good too - My school had an indoor .22 range and we regularly went to army ranges to fire the proper guns, starting with the Lee Enfield, the Cadet GP (Like the SA80 but bolt action), the SA80, LSW, GPMG, and the Browning Hi-Power, and I spent a few weekends with the Light Infantry firing many of the same It's been a long time since I've fired, and I'd love to get back into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top secret car Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Ive recently brought a gun power stealth .22caliber take down air riffle its very light and you can split it in 3 peaces so it fits in a laptop bag and its 12ft pound co2 powered and very accurate when you set the scope up right and its made of aircraft metal so its very strong and light at the same time i brought it in a kit form IE: gun,silencer,scope and mounts,tri pod and laptop bag the whole kit set me back £595 new but you can pick a mint second hand kit up for around the £350-£400 and it stops rabbits dead in its tracks Ive owned many co2 rifles and my stealth has to be the best so far by a mile and it looks the part as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 If I was in your position I would hang fire (pardon the pun) until you get in the mob chap. You may find yourself buying a whole different class of rifle for a more exclusive gun club. The rules for military shooting are a tad different than for civilians. The bigger the bang it makes the more fun it is (unless its a sniper rifle). One gat I really wish I got more than a wave around with is the barret 50 cal. 60mm rockets are a laugh but I bet rapiers are more fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 the barret light 50 isnt renowned for its quietness lol however I have seen one punch through an engine block bloody impressive. If anyone from the southwest is going hunting would love to tag a long the only thing I seem to be shooting these days is my bro and thats with paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I used to do a lot of shooting and i moved from a spring to precharged and loved it. Much quieter and no kick. only problem is running out of air in the middle of a field. Hand pumps are bloody hard work and spare cylinders are expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hi Greg, Still got my Air Arms TRD still for sale in show room condition. Top spec riffle with all top spec accessories to match. See link below: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=81064 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 Thanks DB and co for the comments. Indeed DB, but I'm going to keep up my shooting with something a little more advanced at the moment Lui, looks like a damn class bit of kit matey but sadly out of my budget for what I intend to use it for. If situations change I'll let you know bud. Thanks, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I used to do a bit of hunting when i was younger and living in Norfolk, a friend of mine was a game keeper. I personally wouldn't buy a rifle online, you need to get hands on with the rifle as we all like different things. You mention hunting, what is your prey, rabbits, rats squirrels etc, all these different quarry have different habitat and require different set ups. I have always favoured the old school spring type rifles as you don't have to have any other kit and they are easier to maintain and a bit more robust if you like to get down and dirty . Get yourself a copy of airgun magazine (if its still around, they always had good reviews in there) When you get in to the RAf you can buy yourself a nice high powered rifle and just keep it in the armourey Happy hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Guns frighten me. Ermm I have nothing else to add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Guns frighten me. Ermm I have nothing else to add. I would be more worried about who was holding it than the gun itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I would be more worried about who was holding it than the gun itself It would be a similar experience to the one I had yesterday with my nan. She convinced us that she could play cricket and she was batting. She can't see a thing. A 90 year old blind lady wielding a cricket bat is a scary experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 It would be a similar experience to the one I had yesterday with my nan. She convinced us that she could play cricket and she was batting. She can't see a thing. A 90 year old blind lady wielding a cricket bat is a scary experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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