Hello,

I hope I've joined the correct forum, as there seem to be a few out there.

I've joined because I'm looking for advice on buying my first air rifle. I keep chickens and have observed magpies stealing their eggs. So I wish to control these pests.

I live in a small rural village north of Banbury, with my garden backing on to arable land, so believe I have a safe backstop.

My questions are simply:

Can anyone please recommend a local shop where I can buy an air rifle and seek advice?
I'm not wishing to spend too much money - what is a reasonable brand of air rifle I should look at?
Are second-hand guns a sensible purchase.

Please feel free to give any other advice.

Many thanks,

Will