The Air Rifles & Pistols thread

Zenduri · 16 Sep 2014 at 14:21

Anything like this? If so its interesting.

If it's like this... its korean junk.

Devlish · 16 Sep 2014 at 16:52

definitely closer to the korean junk, but what is that gorgeous first pic? Looks vaguely like a .303 lee enfield, I want one!

Zenduri · 16 Sep 2014 at 18:37

One in the pic is a Gamo Stutzen. The better one is the BSA Airsporter Stutzen which is worth about £300-400 in good nick. See below. I would love to pick one up myself

BSA Airsporter Stutzen with tap feed

Zenduri · 16 Sep 2014 at 19:40

Devlish said:
Guys, quick noob question - ive found an old air rifle in a garage, the barrel is rusted and there are rust spots all over but it seems to **** fine - best way to clean it up?

In answer to your original question, some 3 in1 oil and 0000 grade wire wool and time

G|mp · 16 Sep 2014 at 21:40

Anyone here selling a decent, mid range, break barrel any time soon?

TheOtherOption · 16 Sep 2014 at 22:08

I just sold an Air Arms Pro Sport in .177 with scope to a mate for £350 - a steal but I just wasn't using it anymore - and wouldn't be likely to after getting the HW90K in .25 recently

Zenduri · 17 Sep 2014 at 07:13

G|mp said:
Anyone here selling a decent, mid range, break barrel any time soon?

Any idea what your budget is?

G|mp · 17 Sep 2014 at 11:38

HybridX said:
Any idea what your budget is?

I'm looking at a Stoeger X20 at the moment, comes with scope, bag etc for £150.

Private seller on a site, would rather furnish an OcUK'er with the cost though if there are any decent break barrels about

Zenduri · 17 Sep 2014 at 15:36

A chap at my range is selling a single shot Airarms s200 for 200 i think, its a pcp so add a stirrup pump and you have something you wont need to **** and only refill every 70 or so shots. Pull the bolt back, slude a pellet in and push the bolt back and away you go

Check freeads hunting and shooting section

BF-Bert · 17 Sep 2014 at 15:38

G|mp said:
I'm looking at a Stoeger X20 at the moment, comes with scope, bag etc for £150.

Private seller on a site, would rather furnish an OcUK'er with the cost though if there are any decent break barrels about

Sounds expensive for a Stoeger, they start around £90 brand new.

SimonCHere · 17 Sep 2014 at 15:40

HybridX said:
A chap at my range is selling a single shot Airarms s200 for 200 i think, its a pcp so add a stirrup pump and you have something you wont need to **** and only refill every 70 or so shots. Pull the bolt back, slude a pellet in and push the bolt back and away you go

Check freeads hunting and shooting section

Shot count is only about 45-50 in .177 on the S200 unless it's been fitted with a regulator.

BF-Bert · 17 Sep 2014 at 15:41

HybridX said:
A chap at my range is selling a single shot Airarms s200 for 200 i think, its a pcp so add a stirrup pump and you have something you wont need to **** and only refill every 70 or so shots. Pull the bolt back, slude a pellet in and push the bolt back and away you go

Check freeads hunting and shooting section

S200 is a cracking little gun, but some are 6ft/lb target rifles.

Zenduri · 17 Sep 2014 at 17:15

SimonCHere said:
Shot count is only about 45-50 in .177 on the S200 unless it's been fitted with a regulator.

Its regulated but i was only giving that shot figure as a rough example

Zenduri · 17 Sep 2014 at 17:17

BF-Bert said:
Sounds expensive for a Stoeger, they start around £90 brand new.

Agreed, A Stoeger x20 with a scope will come to £140 (Bundled)

G|mp · 17 Sep 2014 at 19:37

This is why I asked in here

It looks a decent little kit, from what I remember, X20 suppressor, padded carry bag, stoeger sights, some little laser attachment thing.

I'm looking at spending 150 or so, although I've also enquired about a BSA lightning XL but am yet to hear back from that.

Zenduri · 17 Sep 2014 at 20:47

G|mp said:
This is why I asked in here

It looks a decent little kit, from what I remember, X20 suppressor, padded carry bag, stoeger sights, some little laser attachment thing.

I'm looking at spending 150 or so, although I've also enquired about a BSA lightning XL but am yet to hear back from that.

The ultimate question is what do you want to use it for? Pests, Target or general plinking?

Luke · 17 Sep 2014 at 20:56

I've had a BSA Lightning XL. Horrid little thing to be honest.
Also, lasers are for toys, they are of no benefit to a rifle unless you are using a laser designator on a night vision scope.

G|mp · 17 Sep 2014 at 20:57

Targets and general plinking out in the woods

G|mp · 17 Sep 2014 at 20:58

Luke said:
I've had a BSA Lightning XL. Horrid little thing to be honest.
Also, lasers are for toys, they are of no benefit to a rifle unless you are using a laser designator on a night vision scope.

Mmm interesting, I thought the Brummy made BSA's were decent.

The laser was just what was included in the bundle, it's not something I would want

ianh · 17 Sep 2014 at 21:10

I've shot a few friends Lighnings XL (one Tactical and one wood stock) and both were exactly what I expected. They both felt a little rough for the money whilst shooting but I'd use them as a "workhorse" rifle which could take a few knocks and bangs in the field and still be good enough for 30yard accuracy.

All my PCP's (4 of) on the other hand have shot beautifully but felt a little fragile for serious field work even though they probably weren't. I mean unless you were shooting from a static position (ratting etc) you'd be worried everytime you banged one against a fence post as you were crossing a hedge line for example or if you had to go through bramble etc.