Recommend me a .177 Pre charge air rifle with target sights

[Ovenpaa]

As per the subject, can someone recommend a 177 Air rifle, 6 ft/lbs with target sights suitable for target shooting, I would be using it for Bell target plus it keeps my eye in during the winter months as I can shoot it in the workshop.

I prefer pre-charge for convenience and less clanging around when I shoot it.

[dromia]

I gave up on the precharged after using it for a few months, a real feck on with fittings, seals, divers bottles, gauges, fittings, recharging oh I did I mention fittings and the like.

But if you are hell bent on it then I would recommend the Air Arms I had a 200 and it was an excellent shooter but I have heard that the 400 is even better.

But for Bell Target surely you should stay true to the spirit of the original and get your self a springer, I am fortunate to have a Lincoln Jefferies but a BSA, GEM or Brittannia will fit the bill nicely and you will have the pleasure of owning a piece of history.

[Ovenpaa]

I agree Adam, however these days a 200 is probably going to be cheaper to buy than a Lincoln.

[dodgyrog]

PM on its' way

[dromia]

I agree Adam, however these days a 200 is probably going to be cheaper to buy than a Lincoln.

True but a good springer doesn't cost the earth.

[David TS]

I have had numerous springers and PCP air rifles over the years, I gave up on PCP as too much faff. Consider gas ram rifles. All of the advantages, none of the disadvantages (PCP faff, springer recoil).

I have two gas ram BSA GRT Lightnings, one in .177 and a .22, they are excellent rifles, no springer 'boing' issues.

Now that Theoben's gas ram patents have run out, there are other manufacturers out there making good gas ram air rifles.

[Sim G]

Air Arms s200. A dry air styrup pump and job’s a good ‘un!

Wish I had kept my s200...

[Pete]

Has to be one of these.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNVaNT5UOnA

Watch to the end................ clapclap clapclap clapclap

Pete

[Plumose]

They are great fun, the one I had a go with was left handed so a bit awkward for me.
Apparently UK legal as each bit of the magazine counts as the chamber (as it would in a revolver).
Not cheap though https://www.solware.co.uk/steyr-hunting ... -air-rifle

[Pete]

I have a CO2 pistol that works the same way..........excellent backyard plinker.

http://www.vzduchovka.cz/katalogy/Aeron-B96-en.pdf

Pete