daz944uk 0 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I am looking to invest in a good quality, budget rifle, scope and silencer for hunting (mainly rabbits) but not sure which direction to go in. I have been thinking about a rifle like maybe the BSA Lightning or similar but would welcome the advice of some more experienced hunters before I part with any money! I am looking at spending about £200-250 initially for the full kit and would also consider a used rifle as knowing what I am like, if all goes well, I will want to quickly move up to a more expensive higher quality gun. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Darren Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 i would go for a seccond hand, for your budget you will be able to get a decent gun complete with scope. have a look in the for sale section someone was selling a lightning last light. ( poacher36 £100 with scope) see if you can try one, at a club, a mate etc. to see if it suits you first. good luck and let us know how you get on. all the best sean Quote Link to post
mad al 146 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 For that sort of money you're looking at springers as to buy a PCP for that price you're looking second hand and you would still need to fill it with air. If I was you I'd visit a gun shop and try a few on your hands, put them to your shoulder and see what they feel like. If you find some that you are comfortable with post them on here and ask folk what they think then Quote Link to post
Deker 3,455 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 You won't go far wrong with a Lightning! Quote Link to post
daz944uk 0 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 i would go for a seccond hand, for your budget you will be able to get a decent gun complete with scope. have a look in the for sale section someone was selling a lightning last light. ( poacher36 £100 with scope) Thanks for that Sean, I'll have a look now Quote Link to post
daz944uk 0 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 For that sort of money you're looking at springers as to buy a PCP for that price you're looking second hand and you would still need to fill it with air. If I was you I'd visit a gun shop and try a few on your hands, put them to your shoulder and see what they feel like. Good shout - I have a local gun shop so I'll see if they are prepared to let me try a few out - thanks Quote Link to post
daz944uk 0 Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 You won't go far wrong with a Lightning! That's what I've been lead to believe - thanks Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 hw 95k, better then any bsa Quote Link to post
daz944uk 0 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 hw 95k, better then any bsa Nice one - thanks for the tip, I'll look out for a used HW95 as well then. Cheers Quote Link to post
Sgt.McMuffin 0 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I would go one up and get the lightning xl i've seen that for £230 which is reasonable, i got a 3-9 x 40 scope for £20 and its far worth more as the quality is great. Anything else like gun bags and ammo have a look on ebay some great deals going. Quote Link to post
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