Advice needed s200 or s400 or ?

[tinbum]

I wouldn't mind moving into some competition shoots at a later date. But at this point don't really know which i would enjoy more until I try them out. I've seen a few hw100 for around my price range but really looking for the most gun for the money. Don't really mind tinkering or repairing as I have an engineering background so doesnt phase me. Just don't know what would give the most chance to progress without swapping guns for a while.

Ok, then I would definately go with .177. It is the only serious choice for any serious target shooting!

The HW100 is in a different league to the outdated S4** range which are clinging desperately to their early 90's titan heritage. Poor design, shot count and materials are its biggest problems, but they sell lots so many will argue. For exactly the same reason the Kia Ceed is better than an Aston Martin!

The HW100 is a great gun, but for around the same (used) price I would look at the Daystate Regal as well. Both will be more satifying to own than the air arms.

[AaronWey]

Ok thanks so much for your help I shall keep an eye out.

[Rickenbacker]

Single shot .177 BSA Goldstar with the pepper or red/white/blue laminated stock.

[tinbum]

Single shot .177 BSA Goldstar with the pepper or red/white/blue laminated stock.

Or that!

[Rickenbacker]

Or that!

Or a second hand Ripley?

[tinbum]

Or a second hand Ripley?

Well, if you're getting serious then yes, the world is the mollusc of your choice!

Just not, not ever, an air arms/titan/falcon drinking straw barreled piece of poo!

[Rickenbacker]

Well, if you're getting serious then yes, the world is the mollusc of your choice!

Just not, not ever, an air arms/titan/falcon drinking straw barreled piece of poo!

Unless it's an MPR?

Wait a minute, my Ripley has a pencil-thin barrel. But that's cos it's old.

[adiepie]

If you stick with Air Arms (and I don't), then the 200 is physically much smaller, so if you have longer arms, it feels a bit toy like. Very accurate, nice little rifle, but you can do better

I like Daystates....

Adrian

[Gecko]

"for some friendly target shooting primarily"

My choice would be the S400 classic in 177.

I do love the S200 as a hunting/field gun as its light weight and has a fast lock time.