gilly-93 31 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 I went down to the cla gamefair yesterday with the intention of buying a AirArms s410 rifle... After mooching around gunmakers row, i deceded to invest a fiver on the try before you buy rifle range. Having never shot a precharged before i decided to try them. First up was the one i had my heart set on the AirArms s410 rifle it was smooth,accurate and quiet, i found the cocking mechanism to be a bit arkward(i suppose there's a knack to it) but it was not what i expected of it. Next up was the Falcon Praire it shot as accurate if not more than the AA s410 it also had a smoother cocking mechanism, and a trigger. I was leaving the range when i noticed that the instructer had not stamped my ticket, so i had the opportunity to try another rifle as we(me and dad) stood there the lady at the end of the range who was demonstrating the Weihrauch hw100k (who turned out to be a qualified instructer) asked us to come over. Up until now this rifle had never enterd our minds it allways looked to big and bulkey and far to heavy. After 14 shots i was mega impressed the rifle was perfectly ballanced, and the cocking mechanism was really smooth i was then given the chance to try the full length version and the thumbhole stock did not get on with the thumbhole version as my hands are not that big. The full length shot the same as the carbine but it felt more balanced. Although the rifle is a bit heavier it did not feel so when into the shoulder, this was the one for me. (I dint catch your name lady on the end but you spent half an hour with me you know who you are.Thanks) We payed a visit to my local dealer today Redbeck Shooting Supplies http://www.airrifleshop.co.uk/ Were we purchased the following (Who is the cheapest anywere and is a hull cartridge dealer) .177 Weihrauch hw100s with MTC Viper 4-16x50 irs scope. Having got home, and after zeroing this rifle it more a less 1 holes at 45 yards i can not tell you how impressed i am with it... (p.s My dad says. Before anyone says you must be well minted or jammy bas***d we are now 2 months behind with the mortgage and no tv liecence.) F**K IT Thanks Dad... ATB Gilly... Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 nice one gilly!!! i don't think theres a better rifle out there at the moment. good choice mate. keep us posted with progress. all the best sean Quote Link to post
just jack 998 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 nice little write up there i'm sure your dad will put some saturday mornings in to sort the tv licence etc all the best with your gun, and fairplay to FATHER JACK Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Nice one Gilly! There's only shite on the TV these days anyway, and if your house gets repossessed at least you'll be able to hunt for food! Quote Link to post
mackem 29,692 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Gilly,hope my kids dont read this You have a good dad there mate,treasure him,he sounds like he is your best mate Quote Link to post
martin1 0 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 (edited) Hi mate, verry nice and you done the right thing. a lot of people make this mistake, ive done it so let this be a tip to buying a new rifle, try before you buy. i guess you was luckyer as you was at game fayre. never the less people,dont buy on a gun review as im yet to see a mag slate a rifle for what ever reason. looks verry nice too,they upgraded the stocks then? looks way nicer that stock. enjoy mate Edited July 26, 2008 by martin1 Quote Link to post
gilly-93 31 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Hi mate,verry nice and you done the right thing. a lot of people make this mistake, ive done it so let this be a tip to buying a new rifle, try before you buy. i guess you was luckyer as you was at game fayre. never the less people,dont buy on a gun review as im yet to see a mag slate a rifle for what ever reason. looks verry nice too,they upgraded the stocks then? looks way nicer that stock. enjoy mate Theres a few diffrent models theres a thumbhole carbine and normal sporter carbine and normal mines a sporter normal love it need a bottle and a bi-pod now gunna get one this week Quote Link to post
martin1 0 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Hi mate,verry nice and you done the right thing. a lot of people make this mistake, ive done it so let this be a tip to buying a new rifle, try before you buy. i guess you was luckyer as you was at game fayre. never the less people,dont buy on a gun review as im yet to see a mag slate a rifle for what ever reason. looks verry nice too,they upgraded the stocks then? looks way nicer that stock. enjoy mate Theres a few diffrent models theres a thumbhole carbine and normal sporter carbine and normal mines a sporter normal love it need a bottle and a bi-pod now gunna get one this week your one looks way nithan them chunky thumbholes. looks lighter to. nice to see some one got a rifle they realy liked,noy just on a review Quote Link to post
wats 0 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 nice going youngen have fun mate my first gun was a hw 35e at 14, how things have changed since then Quote Link to post
mackem 29,692 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 You had the export model wats?Weirauchs were the daddy in their day,I had to settle for webleys and BSA's because the german guns were more expensive Quote Link to post
ferretville 69 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Super bit of kit there gilly definatley the right think to do try before buying. No doubt you will have plenty of success with it to atb FV . Quote Link to post
gilly-93 31 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 thanks for all the comments hope to get out on monday for first blood Quote Link to post
wats 0 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 You had the export model wats?Weirauchs were the daddy in their day,I had to settle for webleys and BSA's because the german guns were more expensive they sure were mate moved to hw80 after that shooting 20ft lb what a tool paid £150 for it good luck monday gilly Quote Link to post
gilly-93 31 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 i carnt wait to get out Quote Link to post
wats 0 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 a bet you havent put it down all night looking through scope i would be Quote Link to post
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