Wasn't too sure where to put this, i'm looking to buy an air rifle for round about £150 but have no idea where to start looking. My local gunshops up here are overcharging heaps for something that costs alot less down south. Has anybody got any info on where i could maybe pick up a cheap 2nd hand gun?
Air rifles 2nd hand?
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I would recommend you go on airgunbbs.com and check out the for sale forums. You'll need to register to be able to post, and check back frequently because the good deals go verrrry quick. A bit of patience can net you a bargain. Often you can get a full set-up (rifle, scope, mounts, bag and maybe more) for what a gunshop would ask for gun-only. Be aware that gunshops usually give some kind of a warranty though, and if you look after your gunshop, it'll generally look after you.
All the people I have had dealings with have been brilliant, but there are a few scamsters. Do a face-to-face deal if you're not confident in a postal deal....
The one thing you need to do is decide what sorts of air rifles you are looking for. Do your research and decide whether you want springer or PCP, .177 or .22, single or multishot. Personally I wouldn't go for a CO2 powered airgun as a first airgun unless you specifically want it for plinking or close range rats / feral pigeons.
I would suggest that £150 is a bit low for a full set-up (rifle, scope, mounts, bag) unless you're after a lower end springer. If you can stretch to £200 - £250 then scoped-up PCP multishots (which is what I would go for) can start to be had. Good luck!
Hope that helps
Rat
PCP's are great, very accurate and easy to shoot but more expensive to get started.
Another advantage is many are multi shot like these 2.
AirArms S410
Rapid Super7
A cheap second hand PCP might be a nightmare for someone starting out and i would only buy one from a known source and somewhere you could take it back to sort out any problems.
PCP's also require charging gear which puts the price up even more.
Forget any CO2 guns for hunting, it can be done but it's not for a beginner.
Fun for plinking but not serious shooting
Good solid second hand springer like a Weihrauch could be had for £150 and will last forever provided you do a little maintenance (5 second rub over with an oily rag before you put it away).
Model choice is down to what works best for you, spend time in a gun shop trying as many as you can and then if you think they are too expensive chance the BBS.
Classic HW77 on left and TB90 on right, not much to choose between them in terms of power and accuracy but they balance very differently so while both guns in theory shoot the same you one might well shoot one better because you can handle it better.
AirArms and Theoben springers are good but can be expensive
Only thing about buying from a local gun shop is the after sales service, especially if it's your first gun.
Saving a few pounds at the start can be expensive in the long run.
Another advantage is many are multi shot like these 2.
AirArms S410
Rapid Super7
A cheap second hand PCP might be a nightmare for someone starting out and i would only buy one from a known source and somewhere you could take it back to sort out any problems.
PCP's also require charging gear which puts the price up even more.
Forget any CO2 guns for hunting, it can be done but it's not for a beginner.
Fun for plinking but not serious shooting
Good solid second hand springer like a Weihrauch could be had for £150 and will last forever provided you do a little maintenance (5 second rub over with an oily rag before you put it away).
Model choice is down to what works best for you, spend time in a gun shop trying as many as you can and then if you think they are too expensive chance the BBS.
Classic HW77 on left and TB90 on right, not much to choose between them in terms of power and accuracy but they balance very differently so while both guns in theory shoot the same you one might well shoot one better because you can handle it better.
AirArms and Theoben springers are good but can be expensive
Only thing about buying from a local gun shop is the after sales service, especially if it's your first gun.
Saving a few pounds at the start can be expensive in the long run.
Thanks for all the help, i still have a scope from a previous gun so just need the rifle itself, i spoke to a friend this morning and i'm now buying a webley tracker from him. It's just to keep the number of rancid bloody pigeons down beside me so don't need a nything fancy. Another of my friends also has the S410 but i wouldn't use it enough to justify paying that.
Just a nice reliable spring rifle will do the job.
Just a nice reliable spring rifle will do the job.
