reddawn 2,173 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 im after a junior air rifle for my lad, is there such a thing?? a mate of mine geed him a smk yin, its only a cheap plastic thing but he has been plinking away with it for a few weeks noo an i wouldnt mind buying him summat more suitable, as this smk is a tad long for him unless he is laying doon or standing up an using a stick lol so anybody got any decent recomendations for a shorter than average junior rifle?? Quote Link to post
mick1212 389 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 rat stopper or rabbit stopper depending on how big he is alright for messing about with Quote Link to post
StevoSmith 147 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Air Arms S200 mate...great little rifles...full power and perfect for yourself if shooting from vehicle Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 brocock contour mate there tiny Quote Link to post
reddawn 2,173 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 is the airarms an the brocock pre charged guns?? id much rather start him with a springer to be honest an if he keeps into it then ill upgrade to a pre charged ina couple a years, if im being honest this smk thing he has got is perfect barring its a few inch too long Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 is the airarms an the brocock pre charged guns?? id much rather start him with a springer to be honest an if he keeps into it then ill upgrade to a pre charged ina couple a years, if im being honest this smk thing he has got is perfect barring its a few inch too long cut it down? Quote Link to post
StevoSmith 147 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 is the airarms an the brocock pre charged guns?? id much rather start him with a springer to be honest an if he keeps into it then ill upgrade to a pre charged ina couple a years, if im being honest this smk thing he has got is perfect barring its a few inch too long I hate to say it mate but your limited with springers cause of the weight....BSA Meteor is a nice rifle for the youth but when looking for a springer for kids then i hate to say it but Gamo do a nice selection in youth rifles like the Recon....now i dont rate Gamo but they are nice and light for kids Quote Link to post
reddawn 2,173 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 is the airarms an the brocock pre charged guns?? id much rather start him with a springer to be honest an if he keeps into it then ill upgrade to a pre charged ina couple a years, if im being honest this smk thing he has got is perfect barring its a few inch too long cut it down? i have considered it lol, it going into tha armourer on camp 1 day next week to see if he can sort it, but i have been warned if its comes back broke, im in trouble Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 is the airarms an the brocock pre charged guns?? id much rather start him with a springer to be honest an if he keeps into it then ill upgrade to a pre charged ina couple a years, if im being honest this smk thing he has got is perfect barring its a few inch too long cut it down? i have considered it lol, it going into tha armourer on camp 1 day next week to see if he can sort it, but i have been warned if its comes back broke, im in trouble you can cut both the stock and the barrel just need to ensure the crowning is done correctly 1 Quote Link to post
reddawn 2,173 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 is the airarms an the brocock pre charged guns?? id much rather start him with a springer to be honest an if he keeps into it then ill upgrade to a pre charged ina couple a years, if im being honest this smk thing he has got is perfect barring its a few inch too long I hate to say it mate but your limited with springers cause of the weight....BSA Meteor is a nice rifle for the youth but when looking for a springer for kids then i hate to say it but Gamo do a nice selection in youth rifles like the Recon....now i dont rate Gamo but they are nice and light for kids your the 2nd person to mention gamo mate, my mate also said they were no where near as good as bsa an hw models, but he wont be shooting anything bar targets with it, so im not worried aboot it being under power, or even the build quality an he will only be using it when im there, an even then its on a static range, so i shouldnt imagine he will be dropping it or abusing it, ill look into them now, thanks Quote Link to post
robwelsh 354 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Cometa 50 I started on and my gfs son..but he's outgrown it pretty quick..depends on size of your lad..their on about 8-9ft lb , and are light an about 35" long ..paid 100 for his Quote Link to post
reddawn 2,173 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 is the airarms an the brocock pre charged guns?? id much rather start him with a springer to be honest an if he keeps into it then ill upgrade to a pre charged ina couple a years, if im being honest this smk thing he has got is perfect barring its a few inch too long cut it down? i have considered it lol, it going into tha armourer on camp 1 day next week to see if he can sort it, but i have been warned if its comes back broke, im in trouble you can cut both the stock and the barrel just need to ensure the crowning is done correctly Quote Link to post
Mawders 595 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 BSA lighting I reckon! Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 BSA lighting I reckon! there a tad hard for the youngsters to cock Quote Link to post
Mawders 595 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 How old is your lad? Lightnings can't be that hard to cock. Quote Link to post
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