recommend me an air rifle

[andymc]

the budget is £500 and i dont have a clue where to begin, i take it you arent allowed mail order?
many thanks

[G'kar]

One question - are you one of the many PHers whose realtionship is falling apart in a messy and painful manner?

[LD1Racing]

What are you intending to use it for?

[Mexico.]

Weihrauch or Theoben

[tracer.smart]

BSA Lightning XL .22

Main order is not available, you need to complete the sale in person.

[Maxf]

tracer.smart said:

BSA Lightning XL .22

Main order is not available, you need to complete the sale in person.

Some shops will let you pay online/by phone then will have the gun delivered to a local (to you) gunsmith.

[ukwill]

andymc said:

the budget is £500 and i dont have a clue where to begin, i take it you arent allowed mail order?
many thanks

I thought we got over this? It was a one-off. I didn't know she was married - she certainly didnt say she was. Lets not let it get to this.

[JuniorD]

I got a Weihrauch HW90 last year and I'm pretty pleased with it
despite having only used it a couple of times. It definitely would benefit
from a scope though I believe a particular type of mount is required due to the recoil.

[The Ben]

I have the Relum tornado .22 Nice little riffle... not gass powered. I have had it since I was 14 and its great... not that I use now that much...

]http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews81895.html

[Muze ST]

If you live in the uk (whihc i think you do)

If you intend on airsoft, but i think its also being change for any air rifles or live firearm

You can only buy 2 tone air rifles.

You are only allowed RIF's once you have been to a airsoft site for more than 3 time within a 2 month period.

You are also only allow to buy an air rifle above the age of 18

this is in the act "VCRA 2006" breaking these rules will get you arrested and maybe shot if the police firearm officer thinks you may be a large threat.


And heres a link for air rifles

http://www.airsoftworld.net/

Edited by Muze ST on Thursday 26th March 17:59

[Fabric 2.2]

I have a gamo shadow 1000, cost me £180 a year or so ago, including a scope. Very light, very powerful for spring, claimed 1000fps velocity, out the box.

Best pic i could find on google;



The shadow rsv is a tasty looking piece too;

[SpydieNut]

i'd suggest a browse of www.airgunbbs.com

lots of helpful advice and they have a great for sale section too

[Kuroblack350]

andymc said:

the budget is £500 and i dont have a clue where to begin, i take it you arent allowed mail order?
many thanks

Mail order is out thanks to a recent act - you'll need to go along and buy face to face.

First decision is do you want a 'springer' or a PCP (pre-charged) rifle? With that kind of funding you are at the top of the Springer budget and could get something very special that will last a lifetime. PCP wise, not so much choice - take a look at airgunbuyer.com or similar for more info.

My advice would be to start with a Springer as they're are fuss free, easy to use weapons. They're also cheaper generally and easier to get along with. a PCP requires charging equipment, pumps etc.

Brand wise, that's an easy one, as there's just one. Weihrauch.* (pronouced vy-rowk) Say what you want about the Germans but boy can they build weapons. Arguably their finest, most accurate Springer would be something like a HW97k That should set you back around £330 - the change should buy you a decent scope and as well - all you need

• Ok, Air Arms, Theoben aren't too bad either

Edited by Kuroblack350 on Thursday 26th March 18:03

[pokethepope]

Muze ST said:

If you live in the uk (whihc i think you do)

If you intend on airsoft, but i think its also being change for any air rifles or live firearm

You can only buy 2 tone air rifles.

You are only allowed RIF's once you have been to a airsoft site for more than 3 time within a 2 month period.

You are also only allow to buy an air rifle above the age of 18

this is in the act "VCRA 2006" breaking these rules will get you arrested and maybe shot if the police firearm officer thinks you may be a large threat.


And heres a link for air rifles

http://www.airsoftworld.net/

Edited by Muze ST on Thursday 26th March 17:59

The two tone is only for airsoft. Air rifles are considered real firearms, not RIFs like airsoft, are not included by the two-tone or site membership rule.

As has been said, the couple of websites that still sell air rifles will post to your local gun dealer, who will normally charge you a small handling fee.

[Fabric 2.2]

Kuroblack350 said:

Mail order thanks to a recent act - you'll need to go along and buy face to face.

Might be worth looking about and registering to airgun forums, I think a lot of them have sale areas, obviously not mail order, but you might strike lucky and find something good (and presumably well maintained!) locally.

[liner33]

First question as most important is "What are you going to use it for ??"

Back garden plinking at tin cans or hunting ??

You wont get a decent Theoben for £500 and if you go precharged you need to budget for filling gear

Dont forget scope , scope mounts , bag and pellets as well

[TheEnd]

http://www.ukclassifieds.co.uk/theoben_fenman_22_f...

s/h Fenman for sale here, i don't think they are made anymore, but they were a decent rifle.

I almost picked up a Skan Bullpup 6 months ago after spotting a cheap listing, but it had sold before i managed to contact the guy.
Now THEY were a nice piece of kit!

[Eggle]

It has to be a Weihrauch HW77 carbine. Get a good scope with the power / features you need, a good sling, stand and case. Job done.

[pokethepope]

slight hijack: i know buying brand-new is illegal by mail order unless you get it mailed to a gun dealer and pick it up, but what about second hand sales, are they under the same restrictions?

I know for airsoft it was legal but then so was buying brand new by direct mail order if you could prove you were a member of a site, and airsoft and air rifles are distinguished in the VCR so im not sure about second hand air rifle sales.

[12joe340]

I have a mk2 BSA airsporter which i am pretty pleased with, its very accurate but is quite heavy. looks almost identical to this one



at the moment its in bits tho as i am restoring it with new nylon parts to replace the old metal and leather parts.

Edited by 12joe340 on Thursday 26th March 21:17