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I apolagise for avoiding answering, I usualy avoid these types of threads as it draws out very well meaning answers but often not the the ones that an experienced 10 mt rifle shooter would give and it then draws into a matter of preference not what is the best option.
My experience on 10 mt rifle is coaching, and at all levels, a rifle? First, your budget of £1500 will buy you either a good newish top spec used rifle in the UK or elswhere, or in Europe a new good spec rifle from one of the top makes.
Avoid the budget or "starter" rifles from the several manufacturers that fall into the up to £800 bracket new, they are not really good enough for serious 10 mts and you are better off buying a better second hand model.
I would advise sticking to the established and respected makes, Walther, FWB, Anschutz, Steyr.
Walther and FWB have economy versions of their current models LG400 and P800, with identical systems, but cheaper stocks, sights, and accessories which in Europe you can get for around your budget, they will perform as well as their top models.
If you look at used and the UK (or abroad) the just replaced models from Walther and FWB shoot as well as their new models, World cups and big championships are still being won with the LG300 (now replaced by the LG400) and the P700 (now replaced by the P800), and Anschutz now has a new model but the previous one is as good.
And any Walther LG300, or FWB P700, or Anschutz 9000, or Steyr 110 are good buys in that price bracket, and they will take you to the final of a World cup should you be capable.
Just get as new as you can afford and stick to the established makes of Walther, FWB, Anschutz, and Steyr and you can't go far wrong. Every one has their preference, I certainly have mine, but you'll have to work it out for yourself, as if I tell you, all the debaters will start!
If you have an specific questions I'm happy to be emailed.
Good shooting,
Robin
Walther KK500 Alutec expert special - Barnard .223 "wilde" in a Walther KK500 Alutec stock, mmm...tasty!! - Keppeler 6 mmBR with Walther grip and wood! I may be a Walther-phile?