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  1. 23-12-2013, 05:19 PM #1
    Elliott
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    Quote Originally Posted by FISHING7 View Post
    new to the world of air rifles getting a spring/break barrel what is classed as heavy I have seen one 7lb in weight
    is this ok I am 5 ft 8 & 14.5 stone
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    No, I'd say you're too heavy

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  2. 23-12-2013, 05:25 PM #2
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    7 pound is fairly average for a springer. Remember the greater the weight the lower the recoil.
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  3. 23-12-2013, 05:26 PM #3
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    Welcome, I am a newbie too!

    I'm 5ft 6ins and 9.5 stone. I can shoulder my HW80 and HW35 both at the same time no problem.....


    But I can't group my target very well....
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  4. 23-12-2013, 05:50 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Elliott View Post
    No, I'd say you're too heavy
    yes.......welcome matey
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  5. 23-12-2013, 05:56 PM #5
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    more importantly what is your budget and what kind of shooting do you plan to do with it.
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  6. 23-12-2013, 06:02 PM #6
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    rabbit hunting budget about £200 thinking gammo hunter 440 & scope
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