Help me buy an air pistol for killing....

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Nah! ... Just kidding really, couldn't do it even if I had to :cool:

I've been using a cheapo BB gun for some photo shots (nothing living...honestly.. :)), but it's just not up to the job! so I need a decent .177 or .22 pistol?

Any suggestions or recommendation would be appreciated ... Budget up to £100

Thanks in advance :thumbs:
 
I've heard of a "photo shoot" . . . but this ain't what I had in mind! :eek: :D
 
Should be able to get a repeating co2 pistol for around £100.

Little if no recoil and you should not have to move it between shots to reload, if it is in a fixed position.
 
GrittyShaker said:
Shame it has to be a pistol. I have a Weihrauch air rifle I would gladly sell for £100. Not sure why I bought it in the first place, to be quite honest. :p
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Which model is it?
 
leaky5 said:
Should be able to get a repeating co2 pistol for around £100.

Little if no recoil and you should not have to move it between shots to reload, if it is in a fixed position.
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Viper said:
as said above, your best bet would be a CO2 pistol with a magazine.
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Thanks Tom and Richard for the advice :thumbs: I've been looking around and found several that seem to fit the spec :) trouble is I can't buy on-line so will have to take a trip out, probably best anyway :cool:

GrittyShaker said:
Shame it has to be a pistol. I have a Weihrauch air rifle I would gladly sell for £100. Not sure why I bought it in the first place, to be quite honest. :p
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I did consider a rifle but I don't really have the room and clamping it would be a bit of a pain ... Thanks anyway

Steve
 
GrittyShaker said:
Ah, shame. Thought I had a sale there. :D Yeah, it was a bit of a bargain. It came scoped too. :thumbs:

Sorry for the thread hijack...
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Which scope is on it?

Sorry for the hijack to the OP.
 
this store has a good selection. surplusstore they have a good selection of replicas, bb and others. only problem with the blanks is that new laws mean they have to be a bright orange colour so that police can distinguish them from real ones.
 
Your best bet is a single stroke pneumatic as CO2 tend to be quite noisy and the power output will fluctuate a bit with temperature etc (I own quite a selection of air pistols as I used to shoot practical pistol and 10m). The Webley Nemesis is a good choice as would be the Gamo PR15 or PR45, all should come in under £100. Be aware that you will have to buy in person, mail order can only be sent to RFDs (registered firearms dealers) and NOT residential addresses and this will incur a surcharge and assumes you have an RFD locally who's willing to play ball... Bloody Labour gov't...

Edit: Forgot the Beeman 2004e

Carl
 
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I use a rat buster

Single shot runs from a small gas cylinder
great for killing feral pigeons at fairly close range with a red dot / laser sight
 
CReid said:
Your best bet is a single stroke pneumatic as CO2 tend to be quite noisy and the power output will fluctuate a bit with temperature etc (I own quite a selection of air pistols as I used to shoot practical pistol and 10m). The Webley Nemesis is a good choice as would be the Gamo PR15 or PR45, all should come in under £100. Be aware that you will have to buy in person, mail order can only be sent to RFDs (registered firearms dealers) and NOT residential addresses and this will incur a surcharge and assumes you have an RFD locally who's willing to play ball... Bloody Labour gov't...

Edit: Forgot the Beeman 2004e

Carl
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Thanks for the info Carl! I feel the pneumatic type would be a real pain to use, due to the way the gun would be mounted and maintaining accuracy with the set up .. :thumbs:

Cobra said:
I use a rat buster

Single shot runs from a small gas cylinder
great for killing feral pigeons at fairly close range with a red dot / laser sight
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Chris, I have been looking at that gun and it seems to tick all the right boxes :cool: More importantly I have a dealer near to where I work who stock it ! I'll have a drive round tomorrow to take a look :cool:

I was also considering one of these Crossman 357 Have you any experience of it?

Thanks again everyone for the help.

Steve
 
Splog said:
Chris, I have been looking at that gun and it seems to tick all the right boxes :cool: More importantly I have a dealer near to where I work who stock it ! I'll have a drive round tomorrow to take a look :cool:

I was also considering one of these Crossman 357 Have you any experience of it?

Thanks again everyone for the help.

Steve
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Sorry Steve never used one, but
for a "bit of fun" and what you want it for it might OK
That type are reputedly inaccurate and always under the stated power. (Lbs / ft)
Except the "Brocock" but like all good things they were banned.
( or added to a FAC I can't quite remember off hand)

I never had any accuracy issues with the rat buster BTW
 
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Cobra said:
Sorry Steve never used one, but
for a "bit of fun" and what you want it for it might OK
That type are reputedly inaccurate and always under the stated power. (Lbs / ft)
Except the "Brocock" but like all good things they were banned.
( or added to a FAC I can't quite remember off hand)

I never had any accuracy issues with the rat buster BTW
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Thanks again Chris :thumbs:

Rat ... Errrr Fruit buster it is then .... :D
 
An update:

Bought the Crosman 2240 (Fruit Buster) and Chris (Cobra) wasn't kidding about it's power :D Those bleddy pellets don't have hurt .. ;)

Anyway, I managed to kill an Apple :D Any advice on what pellets to use would be appreciated? ( I bought some Bisley Magnum)

A Piccy of the fruit buster

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Splog said:
Any advice on what pellets to use would be appreciated? ( I bought some Bisley Magnum)
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Crosman Accu Pell are good. Hear the Powa Pell is also very good.

Been using the Accu Pell in the HW-77 I am borrowing off a friend.
 
Although a bit older and you might struggle to find them elley wasps are a nice cheap and decent pellet to use, had some brilliant results from them before i sold up :(
 
GrittyShaker said:
That's not very PC.
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:lol: Excellent!


Willenium said:
Crosman Accu Pell are good. Hear the Powa Pell is also very good.
Been using the Accu Pell in the HW-77 I am borrowing off a friend.
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Thanks Will :thumbs: I'll look out for them!

Frenzied Dwarf said:
Although a bit older and you might struggle to find them elley wasps are a nice cheap and decent pellet to use, had some brilliant results from them before i sold up :(
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Oooh! that's brought back memories, I used those a long time ago :cool: I'll see if they're still available :)

Thanks everyone
 
I use vermin dumdums in the Hw77,mainly for greys.
 
fracster said:
I use vermin dumdums in the Hw77,mainly for greys.
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diggerz said:
do you need it for "kill" or "effect"?
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Thanks chaps

When I bought the gun, they had pointed, hollow and some others! What I'm looking for is something that will give the best splat effect with fruit, glass etc... :D

Certainly won't be killing anything that can walk, swim or sing .... :| .. :)

This was my very first photo and shows what I'm trying to do :lol:
 
Vermin dumdums will create a good "splat"................:thumbs:

Well they do with grey squirrels heads.
 
If you check in on the collectables section at the Airgun BBS

http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=22

you will soon find a classic Webley overlever pistol for under £100. Maybe not as convenient as the CO2 repeater type but a lot cheaper in the long term and if you wish to sell will always be worth what you paid for it.

Didn't check your location but T & J McAvoys near Wigan always has a few in stock - http://www.guns.gb.com/erol.html

Hope you get sorted.... just re-read the post and see you have.. should read more before posting :bonk:

Russ
 
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Glad your happy with your choice Steve. :thumbs:
As for pellets. as Ade ( Fracster) said.
 
fracster said:
Vermin dumdums will create a good "splat"................:thumbs:

Well they do with grey squirrels heads.
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:eek: .. Thanks Ade, I'll give them a try :thumbs:

Rodintee said:
If you check in on the collectables section at the Airgun BBS

http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=22

you will soon find a classic Webley overlever pistol for under £100. Maybe not as convenient as the CO2 repeater type but a lot cheaper in the long term and if you wish to sell will always be worth what you paid for it.

Didn't check your location but T & J McAvoys near Wigan always has a few in stock - http://www.guns.gb.com/erol.html

Hope you get sorted.... just re-read the post and see you have.. should read more before posting :bonk:

Russ
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Thanks for trying to help anyway :cool:

Cobra said:
Glad your happy with your choice Steve. :thumbs:
As for pellets. as Ade ( Fracster) said.
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Cheers Chris :)
 
ever tried those brightly coloured darts..? They don't half stick in your arse!
 
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