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Nice review, just swapped my HW100 KT for an FX Wildcat & loving it so far.
Only thing that put me off getting a cricket was the cocking lever been at the rear of the gun, prefer the more forward lever of the wildcat.
Only thing that put me off getting a cricket was the cocking lever been at the rear of the gun, prefer the more forward lever of the wildcat.
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Thanks all,
Yup totally agree, it is a PITA the lever and the stupid 2nd magazine switch. I believe the default position of the mag switch is for single loading, but no-one I have seen uses the cricket for single loading.
I am after a FX Impact, that gun looks sweet even if they are as rare as hens teeth at the moment.
Thanks, and I am not a good shot, this rifle makes me look good.
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Got a hw110 today. Been waiting months. Can't wait till the weekend.
Looking to pick up a BSA R10 SE soon.
Anyone own one? I know the MK1 and MK2 had their fair share of issues but it seems the latest revision is much better. It was a toss up between that and the HW100, mainly for target shooting. The high shot count and looks has swayed me towards the R10.
Anyone own one? I know the MK1 and MK2 had their fair share of issues but it seems the latest revision is much better. It was a toss up between that and the HW100, mainly for target shooting. The high shot count and looks has swayed me towards the R10.
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ive had both. build quality is better with the hw100 in my opinion but depending what version you have ( full length or carbine ) its quite a bit heavier.
have you considered the hw110? weight of the hw100 carbine but with a 100+ shot count. also a bit cheaper to at £650. could put the difference into a dive cylinder.
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definitely go for the R10 then in that case. the stock is far nicer. does the SE come in bull barrel and vc variants?
The SE has something called CCS (Customer Configurable Shroud) so you can change between the two. Looks nice 
http://bsaguns.co.uk/air-rifles/pcp-airguns/R-10-SE.aspx
http://bsaguns.co.uk/air-rifles/pcp-airguns/R-10-SE.aspx
Opinions on the KRAL Bullbups guys? I'm pondering upgrading my Hammerli 850 with that...
I *mostly* shoot the 850 from the shoulder, and the bullpup seems like a much better balanced gun for that style of shooting...
Opinions?
I *mostly* shoot the 850 from the shoulder, and the bullpup seems like a much better balanced gun for that style of shooting...
Opinions?
Don't buy a Kral fullstop, mate has the puncher rifle & it's accuracy is shocking and it is a common problem. Many sites in Europe offer Kral's with barrel options such as CZ or Walther as the factory barrels are very poor & the magazines are not much better.
You would be better off buying the SMK bullpup, yes it's made in China but it's a way better gun than the Kral.
Bullpups are ugly things aren't they!
My brother just picked up a Walther Rotex RM8 which is similar money to the Kral Bullpup.
It's an 8 shot full length moderated PCP.
Nice looking gun and very accurate. Plenty of shots per fill as well, around 150 in .22. Only negatives so far are the bolt action is a little notchy and it's quite a heavy lump. Apart from that seems a very good gun for the money (£390)
My brother just picked up a Walther Rotex RM8 which is similar money to the Kral Bullpup.
It's an 8 shot full length moderated PCP.
Nice looking gun and very accurate. Plenty of shots per fill as well, around 150 in .22. Only negatives so far are the bolt action is a little notchy and it's quite a heavy lump. Apart from that seems a very good gun for the money (£390)