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I had a hw100 .22 caliber but sold it and bought the .177 hw100 instead, more accurate straighter projection and kills just as good as a .22 great for rats

I also have firearms rifles for longer distance stuff and larger quarry

Have a look on freeads site or guntrader for a decent 2nd hand pcp air rifle
I wish you hadn’t posted this. Read this and went out and bought a hw110 .177. So accurate. Now bank account is a bit lighter
 
Oct 15, 2011
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I've got absolutely no reason to own an air rifle but from following this thread I now want one.
You need a licence in Scotland and a good reason for wanting one.

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As kids we would hold the barrel against a brick and fire a pellet, then reload and fire. Most satisfying red flash from the broken brick bits stuck on the end of the barrel. Funnily enough the air rifle did not work well for long.

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Oct 15, 2011
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If anyone else is looking an air rifle, I have a couple that I may sell.

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Jan 22, 2013
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It’s funny to read this as I have just come in from trying to shoot the pesky rabbits that are destroying my new young trees , not for sale ,an air arms S300 , .177 , I use a divers cylinder to pressurise it
Not being picky but why not put some chicken wire around the trees and leave the rabbits alone?
 
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I have a question for all you air rifle experts.

Back in 1992 we had squirrels in the loft of our previous house so I bought an air rifle to get rid of them. I think it was the most powerful one I could buy without some form of licence. I still have it somewhere in the loft of our present house. Can I still use it, or have the rules changed since 1992?
 
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I have a question for all you air rifle experts.

Back in 1992 we had squirrels in the loft of our previous house so I bought an air rifle to get rid of them. I think it was the most powerful one I could buy without some form of licence. I still have it somewhere in the loft of our present house. Can I still use it, or have the rules changed since 1992?
If you don’t live in Scotland nothing has changed since then.

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SuperMike

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I wish you hadn’t posted this. Read this and went out and bought a hw110 .177. So accurate. Now bank account is a bit lighter

Indeed, No.2 son can hit a golf ball hung on string at 60m with my HW100. Personally, I have trouble seeing the ball at that distance. He helps me because he can see the air disturbance of the pellet and guides me onto target. Up a bit, left a bit etc. :mask:
 

Rosemary1

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You might be better with a.177cal smaller pellet faster and straighter flight trajectory, though the .22 does hit harder, just a point that is argued depending on preference.
How strange as I was reading the post out to my hubby (loves air rifle) and he said he would prefer a .177cal - for the accuracy and range.
 

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To be honest I hadn't given it any thought, it was just this thread that reminded me. It cost quite a bit when I bought it as it's a serious bit of kit. I'm going to have to do some research before committing but I'll update over the next day or so.
Have a look at Airgun forum and Airgun BBS.

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SuperMike

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Another vote for a 0.77, Ive got one with a precharge and use domed pellets, seems pretty effective.

Love it, 0.77, do you have to air the rifle up after each shot.

I know, it's a typo, I'm sorry. :rofl:
 

icantremember

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I have a question for all you air rifle experts.

Back in 1992 we had squirrels in the loft of our previous house so I bought an air rifle to get rid of them. I think it was the most powerful one I could buy without some form of licence. I still have it somewhere in the loft of our present house. Can I still use it, or have the rules changed since 1992?
To ensure it is legal Peter just have it tested over a chronograph .. any dealer should help you.

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Jan 11, 2010
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Well that`s our 13th year & still loving it.
It’s funny to read this as I have just come in from trying to shoot the pesky rabbits that are destroying my new young trees , not for sale ,an air arms S300 , .177 , I use a divers cylinder to pressurise it

Diving cylinders are ok but you really need 300bar otherwise you'll be filling the cylinders more frequent.
 
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Well that`s our 13th year & still loving it.
How strange as I was reading the post out to my hubby (loves air rifle) and he said he would prefer a .177cal - for the accuracy and range.

I do quite a lot of Air rifle shooting when in Field Target competitions everyone shoots with .177 for better accuracy.

Currently I shoot with a tuned Weihrauch HW100s, I also own a HW97 and HW80 which is rather unique in that when I bought it it was .22 I went into Sandwell Field Sports and they changed the barrel for a .177 from a HW95 and fully tuned the rifle, shoots like a dream with very little recoil, the nice touch is it has the word Mantis inscribed in gold letters.
Chris my wife shoots with a Brocock Concept .177.
I also have an Air Arms S200.

Some pics of the HW80 springer, out in the field we always get dinner.

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The HW97k another Springer.

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Air Arms S200.

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HW 100s.

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Jul 18, 2009
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I do quite a lot of Air rifle shooting when in Field Target competitions everyone shoots with .177 for better accuracy.

Currently I shoot with a tuned Weihrauch HW100s, I also own a HW97 and HW80 which is rather unique in that when I bought it it was .22 I went into Sandwell Field Sports and they changed the barrel for a .177 from a HW95 and fully tuned the rifle, shoots like a dream with very little recoil, the nice touch is it has the word Mantis inscribed in gold letters.
Chris my wife shoots with a Brocock Concept .177.
I also have an Air Arms S200.

Some pics of the HW80 springer, out in the field we always get dinner.

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The HW97k another Springer.

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Air Arms S200.

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HW 100s.

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That's some serious stuff you got there!
I do quite a lot of Air rifle shooting when in Field Target competitions everyone shoots with .177 for better accuracy.

Currently I shoot with a tuned Weihrauch HW100s, I also own a HW97 and HW80 which is rather unique in that when I bought it it was .22 I went into Sandwell Field Sports and they changed the barrel for a .177 from a HW95 and fully tuned the rifle, shoots like a dream with very little recoil, the nice touch is it has the word Mantis inscribed in gold letters.
Chris my wife shoots with a Brocock Concept .177.
I also have an Air Arms S200.

Some pics of the HW80 springer, out in the field we always get dinner.

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The HW97k another Springer.

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Air Arms S200.

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HW 100s.

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That's some serious stuff you have there! The S200 is very similar in looks to the TX200 isn't it? My TX is fitted with a silencer.
This post has jinxed me cause we've suddenly got an influx of rats in the garden and I'm picking them off quite successfully with the TX....its rekindled my interest in shooting after many years of no activity.

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