Buying Secondhand?

[devonlad 0]

Ok chaps, when buying a secondhand gun, what checks can you do to ensure it is sound. Is there anything I can listen for with regard to establishing dodgy seals or leaks ??

[The one 8,398]

Ask for a test shot take it to a range your permission etc if the guns sound and there trying to sell it where's the problem in that

[Guest Scuba1]

A good indicator to dodgy seals is when you take a shot and your hat flies of :db:

 

HTH

 

Michael

[8shot 191]

just re seal the gun when you get it anyway

just for peace of mind

 

just make sure your not loosing pressure when charging or loading

you should be fine

 

atb

[fasthands 2]

Air Arms S410 .177 DO IT!! I have got one and it is the best thing I have done. It is a superb rifle a real pleasure to shoot with, and my confidence is so much better now.

The single best bit of advice I took from a friend who has been an air rifle enthusiast for over 45 years was, "go .177" and he was right. I will never go back to .22. The .177 is a better all rounder I think, I am dropping feathers and fur at every outing. the accuracy of the S410 will take some beating, I didn't like the feel of the HW100 I could have stretched to buying it if I really wanted to, but the S410 was like a custom fit for me. And the rifle is so well balanced I can do free standing shots so much easier with it. I feel I made the perfect choice.

[8shot 191]

Air Arms S410 .177 DO IT!! I have got one and it is the best thing I have done. It is a superb rifle a real pleasure to shoot with, and my confidence is so much better now.

The single best bit of advice I took from a friend who has been an air rifle enthusiast for over 45 years was, "go .177" and he was right. I will never go back to .22. The .177 is a better all rounder I think, I am dropping feathers and fur at every outing. the accuracy of the S410 will take some beating, I didn't like the feel of the HW100 I could have stretched to buying it if I really wanted to, but the S410 was like a custom fit for me. And the rifle is so well balanced I can do free standing shots so much easier with it. I feel I made the perfect choice.

 

fasthands why dont you meet up with devonlad as hes down ur way

let him have a go with urs and see if he likes it

 

atb