Any Shooters on the Board?

Tech_Boy · 12-09-2004, 23:07

I have been shooting air rifles & pistols for a couple of years now, and I have recently joined my local Rifle club, I already have a Fire arms certificate for 2 of my pistols.

I am thinking of getting an addition to my FAC for .22 rimfire rifles, and was wondering if anyone here has any reccomendations for an inexpensive first rifle.

The club has a couple of ruger 10/22 rifles which are nice, and the upgradeable parts are quite cheap via ebay, but they start off around the Ã‚Â£200 mark, new or second hand.

So any reccomendations?

Thanks
Tech_Boy

Richard M · 13-09-2004, 00:01

Hmm...inexpensive I'd go for a good quality break barrel like the HW95K here:
http://www.airgunbuyer.com/Showprodu...20Air%20Rifles

But if you can afford to save up go for a Logun S-16 or maybe a Theoben.
S-16: http://www.airgunbuyer.com/Showprodu...20Air%20Rifles
Theoben: http://www.theoben.co.uk/frameset.html

13-09-2004, 00:13

I have a bsa spitfire and I use it heavily - http://www.10goldstars.com/bsa-spitf...iew-25207.html - . I had the hw95k for a while. Its a little front heavy !

Have a look at some of the later BSA Or Webley rifles. They are very nice !

Tech_Boy · 13-09-2004, 07:35

Thanks for the replys guys, I have 2 air rifles atm, and I am looking for suggestions for .22 rimfire rifles (firing bullets not pellets), for a list of what I've got, check out http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tech_boy/weaponry/I really need to update those pics, as they were taken with my old digital camera.

Caspar · 13-09-2004, 07:36

I feel left out now!... how'd you go about getting into this?

SOSAGES · 13-09-2004, 11:41

<--- dont trust people with guns

homer · 13-09-2004, 11:57

Hi

Well I'm thinking of buying a gas powered bb gun ???//(lol)

homer · 13-09-2004, 12:09

Any ideas on which is a good Gas Powered BB gun and where and how much

Homer

**Paul M** · 13-09-2004, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tech_Boy

Thanks for the replys guys, I have 2 air rifles atm, and I am looking for suggestions for .22 rimfire rifles (firing bullets not pellets), for a list of what I've got, check out http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tech_boy/weaponry/I really need to update those pics, as they were taken with my old digital camera.

Um, I thought it was illegal to own revolvers or pistols now ?

Tech_Boy · 13-09-2004, 16:54

Paul M, pistols & revolvers that shoot bullets are illegal, but Air pistols and pistols that use black powder, are not, though 2 of the pistols that I have are now illegal to sell, but I got a Firearms Certificate so that I could keep the 2 that I have.
I have joined the rifle club to have access to safe, Police & M O D monitored target ranges.

Homer, your best bet would be to buy a copy of air gunner, and see if there are any local gunshops near where you live, or google search for gunshops in your area, as the staff would be best able to advise you on what is available, what would suit your needs best, the legal implications, and any local clubs that you could join.

http://website.lineone.net/~triggerfish/gunlaw.htm
essential reading for anyone thinking of getting an air weapon

and finally, weapons are not the problem it is the idiotic few who misuse them that are the problem, the Police went through extremely indepth checks before I was granted my Certificate.

Thanks.
Tech_Boy