i started with some chinease shite as well. i got literly about 7yds from a rabbit it was facing me square on in a reed bed type area, shouldered the rifle, aimed, shot and the rabbit hops off as if nothing happend!! im sure you could pick up something like a bsa lightening for around £100 and approx £35 for a cheap scope and mounts that would last much longer and will probably shoot straight as well!!