i sold a 8 month old mint xl in 22 beech for £180 with bsa sweet scope about 2 years ago mate, nice little rifle a pretty accurate to 35 yards, took many a squizzer and bunny with it. mine was pretty lively and did have a bit of a twang. but was running at 10.5ftlbs so left alone. there are better for the money depends on budget mate but i would opt for a used weirauch or air arms if i was to get another springer.there are some fine springer shooters on here mate that should be able to point you in the right direction. ATB Aaron