new or second hand?

[jessdale 416]

I am due to get my FAC in the next two weeks allowing me to own a .22 and .17hmr.I have decided to get a .22 first and due to being a right tight git,i want to spend no more than £350-£400 (i feel ill just typing them numbers ).So what do i do?.Do i spend more on a new gun and less on a scope?,or less on a second hand gun and more on a new scope?What do you lot think?.Jessdale

[J Darcy 5,871]

I am due to get my FAC in the next two weeks allowing me to own a .22 and .17hmr.I have decided to get a .22 first and due to being a right tight git,i want to spend no more than £350-£400 (i feel ill just typing them numbers ).So what do i do?.Do i spend more on a new gun and less on a scope?,or less on a second hand gun and more on a new scope?What do you lot think?.Jessdale

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get a good scope as when you wish to upgrade (and you will!) then you can trade the gun in but use the scope again.....quality optics last a lifetime

[pegandgun 52]

You can pick a new .22 Sako Finfire up for about £450.Shockingly accurate and lovely to shoot.

To be honest you dont really need an expensive scope on a .22 rimfire.Theres no kick what so ever.A little Tasco or Nikko Sterling is all you need

[David 9]

I bought a new bruno. cz varmint a few months ago with a sak moderator and 6.45 nikko stirling scopes the full lot cost me about 450, not a bad little tool

[pegandgun 52]

Nice set up Dave .Have you had much with it????

[David 9]

I have had alot of rabbits with and the odd hares and other stuff, i was out with millet lamping the other week got a few, then had a pop out with ian, ive had a few good nights with it

[David 9]

Nice set up Dave .Have you had much with it????

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Its not a bad setup, but the only problem is i went for the cheap bipod as you have seen :11: