what route should i go

[scottish lurcher 185]

i bought my self a air arms tx 200 .22 and really got bug for it what would i need to do to get full power air rifle that is one over 12ftb or would i be better to go for proper rifle cos both need a fac all help and advise would be most greatfull

[scottish lurcher 185]

Apply for your fac before you start messing about with your air rifle mate.. because as soon as you get pulled with a rifle more than 12ft/lb without having a fac you will loose it..

Millet

just wondered should i go for a bigger air rifle of a proper rifle cos both need a fac

[dickyboy 1]

i'd stick with the air rifle you have for shooting round barns etc and get a .22 rim for the fields!

[The Ferret 0]

I must admit, I've always had air rifles for bunny shooting, but I went out with a mate for the first time a few months back with his .22 silenced rimmy. God damn I was impressed!! It made less noise than my silenced .22 RWS excalibre and was deadly accurate over a much greater range.

 

If I did more shooting I would treat myself, as they are much cheaper than the majority of air rifles, however have a look at the land you shoot over. If it's mainly around barns and built up areas, then stick with the air rifle. If it's more open where you shoot and you can guarantee a safe backdrop on each shot, I think I'd go for the rimmy!!

 

Ferret

[martin 332]

I actually use all three from time to time.I use a 12ft lb air rifle for roost shooting in barns etc and rat shooting,I also use a 28ft lb air rifle for open buries or places where the rabbits are out in the open well away from cover,but too near the road or pathways to use the rimfire.I also have the rimfire and shotgun for the rest.And hopefully will add a deer calibre end of this year begining of next.

Hope that helps you in some way...........................Martin.