HW30s, 99s, gamo CF-20/30/CFX (very safe)
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HW30s, 99s, gamo CF-20/30/CFX (very safe)
Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.
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Agreed. And HW57 (very safe). Also consider full-length Diana 31/34. Or, though I hate to say this, the better Chinese Diana copies.Originally Posted by Jon Budd
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What about the 'Walther Terrus' available in a synthetic stocked version, people keep suggesting the '99S' even with its ill fated cocking linkage, I'd be reluctant to put money on one that's for sure...
Mountain planker
Thanks for the replies so far chaps, I'll start looking at some of those suggestions.
Anyone know what the BSA's are like?
Bob
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Basingstoke Air Rifle & Pistol Club. Founded 1975
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No idea (sorry) but without wishing to insult the intelligence of the students; at the age of 14 I'd be over-awed by the fact that someone was willing to trust me with an air rifle and train me (well done for stepping-up) regardless of whether it's plastic, wood , Gamo or Air Arms. I suppose what I'm saying is that I wouldn't get too involved with choosing the perfect rifle. It's not what you want to shoot, it's about what the students / punters need to achieve their goal.
Having said that, I did see a school minibus from on of our local, prestigious, independent schools at the range the other day. I bet they weren't shooting Gamos. Possbily not shooting air rifles at all!
I'd be going for whatever's reliable, does the job and fits the budget which in my head puts me well within the sub - £150 category.
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Look to be of good quality, I handled one at my local gun shop the other day and I must admit I was quite taken with it although I'll admit to being slightly biased as I've always liked the look of em...
Not sure what they shoot like these days though as I've not had the pleasure, hopefully they've sorted the QC issues of a decade or so back and are of a standard more befitting of such a prestigious name in the world of airguns...
I had one of the original 'Lightning's' back when they first came out some 17/18yrs ago, good rifle, I shot it so much it literally disintegrated in the end, must of put 25-30 tins of pellets through that little rifle, hit its mark every time, without fail...
Ps, it was a 'Supersport' by the way, complete with open sights as well, seriously considering it as a first rifle for my 13yr old boy, and a fun gun for me of course...
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Bob
BSA are good at supporting things like this
If I can help by ordering them at trade for you just say the word but I suspect a manufacturer may help you out
A man can always use more alcohol, tobacco and firearms.
Mountain planker
Hi RichardBob
BSA are good at supporting things like this
If I can help by ordering them at trade for you just say the word but I suspect a manufacturer may help you out
That's good to know. This wouldn't be a one off as I'd probably run another course next year as well, if not more. I had six lads this year one of whom as now joined the club and I think funnily enough has bough a BSA PCP!
I'd forgotten I had it but I do have an old Supersport which shoots quite nicely so if the new ones are comparable, this could be a way to go especially if you or someone could arrange trade. If I could come back to you in the near future on that it would be very much appreciated
I'll also look at the HW30 as I've not really looked at this model. I also have a HW35 which is fine for me but the barrel lock catches a few people out.
Cheers
Bob
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Basingstoke Air Rifle & Pistol Club. Founded 1975
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I know the new meteor is a nice gun ,at a very good price, but I have never fired one ( yet). From experience I know the BSA needs a tiny bit more skill to strip it down, but then you will have a two year warranty on them should you have an issue. Actually, thinking about it, the BSA could be a very good ,and less expensive choice.
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The new BSA Meteors are effectively Gamo. I've had a couple in as projects and I must say the trigger's are improving (I think they have the trigger type before the SAT's which is currently fitted). Other than that I found it okay to cock, with an ABT fitted (not bad for learners) and got okay groupings. The .177's I had were doing about 11fpe. Oh, they have tru-glow opens as well.
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