Getting Started

[Rocinante]

Hi all.

Looking to get started with an air rifle soon.
Owned a springer several years ago but feeling the need to go PCP now.

Would it make sense to hit the range to give a PCP a whirl before parting with readies and buying one?
Obviously, a PCP and extras are quite an investment so thinking it may be wise to try before buying.

Liking the look of AA S410F or 510 in a carbine model as I like the look of the shortened barrel. Planning on target shooting first to sharpen up the gunmanship before before perhaps moving onto pest control. (permission allowing!)

[madcarlos]

Hi all.

Looking to get started with an air rifle soon.
Owned a springer several years ago but feeling the need to go PCP now.

Would it make sense to hit the range to give a PCP a whirl before parting with readies and buying one?
Obviously, a PCP and extras are quite an investment so thinking it may be wise to try before buying.

Liking the look of AA S410F or 510 in a carbine model as I like the look of the shortened barrel. Planning on target shooting first to sharpen up the gunmanship before before perhaps moving onto pest control. (permission allowing!)

I would say they are about the best to start with, They would also see you through your shooting years unless you just fancy a change, They rarely go wrong if looked after, Try and get a walnut stocked one, I would try and source the 510 with the side lever cocking ,

[TonyL]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

As a springer fan I wouldn't be the best to advise on PCP specifics. But, from what I understand taking lots of different factors into account, you won't go far wrong choosing an Air Arms rifle.

And, yes, I'd say it's always a good idea to get to a range and give a few a try where possible (and where safe to at the moment).

Enjoy your return to our wonderful hobby and this great forum.

[tapps]

i've had several pcp rifles in the past,my 1st was an air arms s200 in .22,then an air arms s410 carbine in .177 which i sold to my brother, since then i've had a couple of Weihrauch 100 k's a bsa ultra & ended up with 2 Weihrauch 100k's in .22,i wanted a .177 so i traded in one off them for a new air arms s410F in.177,i went for the walnut thumbhole stock version,i'm very happy with it.it depends on which you prefer, bolt action or side lever, which ever you choose i'm sure you won't be disappointed.

[rapidresponse1]

you wont go wrong with any air arms pcps

[gsxrman]

I would say stick to a quality manufacturer.
Find one that is comfortable and the right weight/balance for you.
RThen practice practice practice, and not with a bench rest.
If your ambition is to carry out pest control you need to be certain you can hit the mark from varying distances and stances.