Should I ?

[Dubba 72]

After years of using PCP's for work and pleasure I'm now tempted to give it up and go back to my routes with a springer.

At the moment I've got a s410 and a logun s16s. I'm a pest controller by trade. A few times I've been let down with seals going just before a big job and I've ended up using the ex misuses springer which has done the job well.

My first proper air rifle was a HW77 when I was 13 and there wasn't a lot I missed.

I'm very tempted to jack in all the PCP's and get a SFS springer, what do you think guys think should or shouldn't i ?

[fry 209]

i have but then i just shoot a few rabbit for the pot! but if pest control is your living then as has been said in previous threads by others in the same trade you can shoot 3 rabbits in the time it takes to reload a sprung rifle.keep the 410 and get a decent springer they are cheap enough in reality!

[andyfr1968 772]

I love shooting with springers and I know what you're saying but if it's your job and you get paid by results then maybe look at another PCP.

 

A decent Rapid may well be the answer.

[pianoman 3,589]

You should have one spring rifle, at least, as a back-up rifle to a working-day PCP if this is for professional pest control.

 

Best springer for FAC is undoubtedly an HW80 or HW80K .22. You won't believe how smooth and sweet these are at 21+ft/bs. Or, for sub-12 ft/lbs I would go for an HW77. Utterly superb accuracy as, you already know from experience yourself.

 

Best wishes.

Simon

[secretagentmole 1,701]

Simon as usual has got it in one. Could be worth taking the 410 to the Airgun Doctor in Birmingham and giving it a really good service!

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

Keep a pcp for work..

And get a hw77 sfs tuned.

 

You know it makes sence

[Dubba 72]

Thank you all for the input