Hi all, I'm just getting back into shooting having not done it for 20 years or so, and even back then not very often. I'm looking for some advice on what to buy as a decent all-rounder for somebody new to the sport. I'm going to join a club and have a go on the ranges but also would like to try HFT in the future and maybe even a spot of hunting with my mate.
If money was no object I'd possibly buy different rifles for different disciplines but money is tight, so I can only afford the one rifle and will probably have to buy second hand. Due to cost I'm looking at a springer. My mate has recommended the HW97K which seems to get good write ups on here and elsewhere. Would this be a decent all rounder and what others do you think are worth a look that are readily available on the second hand market? Also, the million dollar question, would .177 or .22 be best for an all rounder?

Cheers,

Stu.