Allthough im Air Arms through and through , the HW100 is a damn fine bit of kit . For me between the two there would be no choise , it simply is the HW100 , end of . That said , there are plenty of second hand air rifles about that will cost you considerably less than the amount you have said your willing to pay , you must remember that with any PCP you will need means to charge it , a bottle or a pump , and if you get a good second hand one you can get all the `extras` and save a few bob , Buster