Rover Man Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 14 minutes ago, Bigjimknickers said: I have a club down the road from me, I'm thinking of emailing them to join. What would be a good starter club gun for a newbie ? i have shot before but it was years ago that I sold my .22 air rifle. I would see if they do an open club day where you can try some different rifles as in springer or pcp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 This seems to get fair reviews for a bit of plinking! http://www.pellpax.co.uk/airguns/air-rifles/spring-powered-air-rifles/gamo-g-force-tactical-177/3291 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Not a fan of the looks but the "Gamo" range seems to give good value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Staying in the Gamo range how about this one. Still pretty cheap. http://www.pellpax.co.uk/airguns/air-rifles/spring-powered-air-rifles/gamo-whisper-sting-177-free-bag/18810 John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I like the AR15 looks, think it's different over the same old styles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I'd give the club a ring/email to see if they have any you can try. I think my club will allow you to borrow one for the day for around £10. Once you've got a couple you perhaps like the look of try them again and see which one "fits" better as that will help you get on with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I'm going to have a look about at Crawley surplus supplies possibly next weekend as I want to just start out target shooting in the garden, then I'll give the club an email. idealy I think I want a underlever spring mechanism with a sight & a carry case. any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 for me the Gamo Whisper above would seem to fit the bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 21 minutes ago, Rover Man said: for me the Gamo Whisper above would seem to fit the bill It's a great deal but it's a barrel break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Bigjimknickers said: It's a great deal but it's a barrel break? Easier to live with. Underlevers can be a pain to load Thats why i sold my 97k to Bez lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 My son has hypermobility, which would suit better break barrel or under? I don't want him giving up before he's started! I remember my old .22 was a pig to cock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 This looks perfect! http://www.pellpax.co.uk/airguns/air-rifles/spring-powered-air-rifles/stinger-ul-tactical-starter-22-kit/17693 doesnt say what the rifle make is though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Theres something quite satisfying about sitting rubbing your wood in oil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Is a pcp really that difficult to pump with a stirrup pump? (Found a gamo pcp complete kit!) What are the pros & cons v a diving bottle setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Ive got a pump and to be fair filling from half empty isnt an issue and im very old and broken. But i will be getting a bottle when funds allow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Weihrauch moderator fitted to the TX200HC. Will be quieter than the Air Arms one apparently. John 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Couple of mods to the little plinker. Replaced the stock muzzle brake and front sight with a new one without sight. Removing the old muzzle brake was a right PITA. Tried a heat gun on it but wouldn't budge so got out the rotary tool and cut a slot along the length of it leaving a papers thickness of material left so I didn't damage the barrel and inserted a big screwdriver in the slot and twisted. Result!!! It cracked open and just popped off. Bit nerve wracking cutting the slot though as couldn't afford the slightest mistake but barrel was totally unmarked. New muzzle brake is easily removable leaving just the mounting collar. Then off with the stock rear sight and on with the SMK 2x20 scope. As I wear reading glasses don't like open sights and the scope suits me a lot better. Only 2x but that's all you want on a pistol. Stock sight also doesn't have enough adjustment range anyway. Pistol is bit heavy one handed and find it better to shoot using two hands as it's so easy to hold it steady and then it feels really light. Just feels nice to hold. John Stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Just picked this up from Crawley surplus store, pretty helpful in there, very busy though, he took the time to talk to Toby & let him shoot the Gamo whisper, unfortunately he struggled to cock it, so we came away with this: an smk xs501! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 not a bad Write up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Looks pretty decent for the money.. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 As the others have said looks pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Rover Man said: Looks good. How you getting on with the R10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 44 minutes ago, supersavage said: How you getting on with the R10? Not had chance to take it out properly yet. Not been very well . But a bit of plinking in the Garden shows it to be fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I've tried to stay away from this thread, but I can't take it anymore lol, I have a history of shooting and air rifles in my teens all the way into my early twentys, i was a Army Cadet for many years so was lucky to fire everything from .177 air rifles all the way up to L98's/SA80's etc, I also had a Webley Raider 2 shot PCP till I was about 25 ish, I've decided I need a air pistol for a bit of garden fun, I'll be ordering something next week, so watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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