Thinking Of Getting A 2Nd Rifle

[dangerousdan 16]

Hello all,

 

I'm fairly new to airgunning but love it so far. My first and only rifle is a HW97KT in .177 caliber which I bought 2nd hand. Its great, and I'm getting better and better with it every time I take it out. The thing is that I can't help wanting a 2nd rifle, probably in .22 to try something different. I can't afford another £300+ rifle so I'm considering the SMK springers, something along the lines of the XS19 in .22 with a basic scope.

 

Another reason for getting a 2nd rifle is that I'd like to get the 97 tuned by sfs, but as he keeps them 6 to 8 weeks I will need another rifle to play about with while its in the shop. I'm thinking a 2nd cheaper rifle would also be useful for the wet days when I want to keep my nice 97 indoors!

 

So anyway, to the point. Are the SMK's any good? As I said I'd want a .22 only because I already have a .177 but I'd still only be doing target shooting, not hunting.

 

Thanks

Dan

 

[fry 209]

lol you aint going to like an smk much after a hw97 for sure.

[dangerousdan 16]

Yeah I got the best I could afford first time round after reading up advice on here and other forums. To be honest I love the 97 in resting positions but do struggle to stand with it due to the weight of it. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad thing to own a lighter rifle to practice standing with. Will there be a big difference in accuracy? I can maybe accept a difference in quality and looks as long as its still accurate?

[fry 209]

it will be a twangy inconsistent waste of money. i struggle with unsupported shots ! but i dont think its a weight issue its just lack of practice.

[dangerousdan 16]

My 97 is quite twangy also, that's why I want to have it tuned.

 

Are the BSA meteors any better?

[ChrisJones 7,973]

See if you can get a couple of practice shots, with one, before you sink any money into it.

[secretagentmole 1,701]

Whoa there boy, you want accurate, you want good build? Look for a secondhand HW80, 90, 95 or 99!

The 99 is the lightest, followed by the 95!

[fry 209]

the BSA is going to be better but still rubbish to a 97.better off buying a s/h hw .

[dangerousdan 16]

Whoa there boy, you want accurate, you want good build? Look for a secondhand HW80, 90, 95 or 99!

The 99 is the lightest, followed by the 95!

 

I have been keeping my eye out, not too many about, but I think even a 2nd hand Weihrauch is going to be more than I wanted to pay for a 2nd mucking about rifle.

 

There are some decent reviews of these SMK's around, for example: http://www.sportsmk.co.uk/workspace/uploads/products-documents/xs19-18.pdf and http://www.sportsmk.co.uk/workspace/uploads/products-documents/smk20-gm-09-2012.pdf

Edited October 14, 2013 by dangerousdan

[fry 209]

best have a go on one before you throw your...... i mean buy one

[stealthy1 3,964]

Hello all,

 

I'm fairly new to airgunning but love it so far. My first and only rifle is a HW97KT in .177 caliber which I bought 2nd hand. Its great, and I'm getting better and better with it every time I take it out. The thing is that I can't help wanting a 2nd rifle, probably in .22 to try something different. I can't afford another £300+ rifle so I'm considering the SMK springers, something along the lines of the XS19 in .22 with a basic scope.

 

Another reason for getting a 2nd rifle is that I'd like to get the 97 tuned by sfs, but as he keeps them 6 to 8 weeks I will need another rifle to play about with while its in the shop. I'm thinking a 2nd cheaper rifle would also be useful for the wet days when I want to keep my nice 97 indoors!

 

So anyway, to the point. Are the SMK's any good? As I said I'd want a .22 only because I already have a .177 but I'd still only be doing target shooting, not hunting.

 

Thanks

Dan

 

 

Your very well informed for a beginner

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

I think if you buy a cheapo rifle you wont be happy with it. Seek out a hw95 or hw99s should see a cheap one come up sooner or later.

[Wxm 1,638]

Go second hand all the way pal you need know what you may find, ive had a s16 for £45 a lightning xl for £35 hw £60 s410 £180 s200 and pump £40 all legit people strapped for cash ect have a nose about pal there's defo bargains to be had if your not in a great rush.

 

Also get up what your budget is you never know you may get something offered

[andy97 209]

Whoa there boy, you want accurate, you want good build? Look for a secondhand HW80, 90, 95 or 99!

The 99 is the lightest, followed by the 95!

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[secretagentmole 1,701]

If you want to go new I can get you a £200 rifle for £100.

 

Interested?

 

Walnut stocked, truglo open sights, two stage trigger, yep, Hatsan 60 S if you are after a .22, comes in at around the £100 mark round here! Recoils a bit (was designed to be FAC but throttled back for the UK market and still has a heavyweight piston in), but controllable.