Which airgun should I buy?

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by kb100 » Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:33 pm

Prabhath wrote:
kb100 wrote:but with me time only tends to reinforce the desire!
Can understand the feeling :). If I was to take a decision, I would stick to the LP10 and not the LP10E. The electronic trigger is kind of dicey for novices, I have read. All the best. Are you a member of KSRA?

Thank you Prabhath. I am undergoing my CRTC @ KRSA - should be thru with it this weekend. :)

For good measure I have applied at the CAR centre for their CRTC course too (since the KSRA range is closed - I did not want a problem due to the lack of 'firearm' practice if I decide to apply for a licence any time in the future )
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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by TenX » Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:42 am

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by nash » Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:37 pm

Diana 460 or 350 magnum.. Which of the two air rifles is better and why?

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by TenX » Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:10 pm

460 > 360, so go in for 460 :)

Underlever is anyday better than a break barrel, simply because of lesser strain on the barrel itself. Although both have similar power (around 1200 fps), the underlever 460 brings about a better sturdiness that the 360 cant match. Both are well proven models, live long and fare well.
Underlevers also have a lesser chance of the washers wearing out, air leaks and any barrel shake. The distance between the two sights are also a bit further in the 460, which may add to better sighting, slightly, but yes. Overall length is reduced in the 460, which makes it a tad bit easier to handle. It is a wee bit heavier; and the costing is almost double of the 360.

If cost is not a problem, go in for the 460. Also consider the Weirauch 77K :)

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by arjunsudhakaran » Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:19 pm

Hello everyone,

I am trying to get one Walther 1894 Lever Action Air Rifle down from the US, via a cousin who will be coming down in the next few days.
Since I still havent bought the rifle, I would love to know -1) Is this model any good? 2) Any drawbacks of keepings a Co2 powered gun in India?

(The rifle - http://www.airgundepot.com/walther-1894 ... 4296876077 )

Would greatly appreciate any advise on this rifle. :)

Regards,
Arjun Sudhakaran
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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by miss_3006 » Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:48 pm

nash wrote:Diana 460 or 350 magnum.. Which of the two air rifles is better and why?

Thanks and regards..
460 is better but heavier also. If you want to do target or bench rest shooting, the under-levers r best. Carrying them in field for HFT etc is damn tiring.
An HW under-lever like a 77K or HW97K is anyday better than a Diana.

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by TenX » Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:19 pm

arjunsudhakaran wrote:Hello everyone,

I am trying to get one Walther 1894 Lever Action Air Rifle down from the US, via a cousin who will be coming in the coming days.
Since I still havent bought the rifle, I would love to know -1) Is this model any good? 2) Any drawbacks of keepings a Co2 powered gun in India?

(The rifle - http://www.airgundepot.com/walther-1894 ... 4296876077 )

Would greatly appreciate any advise on this rifle. :)

Regards,
Arjun Sudhakaran
This is a classic reproduction of the famous west series of firearms. Made to match looks, size and usage.
Its cylinder magazine is a fine plus for plinking, and maintainability should not be worse than any other CO2 powered guns around.
However, CO2 is itself not what any good shooter may opt for, owing to CO2 wearing off washers, plus inconsistent power produced by CO2 (which depends on outside factors like temperature, etc).
As a collector's item and for pure plinking joy, I'd love to own one.... and then again, it all depends on what you want it for :)

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by arjunsudhakaran » Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:39 pm

Thankyou, TenX. :)
The purpose will be some plinking - here and there. Ofcourse, I was a little concerned about the legal implications of having a rifle which can fire repeatedly! I hope that wont be a problem! :?
Have a great day!

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by TenX » Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:42 pm

Nope.. repeat fire guns is no problem to own.. but not allowed in matches. Plinking fun - no holds barred :)
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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by nash » Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:30 pm

Thanks Tenx / miss..
I'm not too sure about the weight factor as both of them have almost same weight.. I'm already running from piller to post in search of a good deal for a new diana.. I don't know what else I need to go through to buy a HW..
I enquired bout diana 460 and 350 from gunmark of pune ..and they said its 54K and 53K respectively.. Is that a good buy guys?

Kindly advice..

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by miss_3006 » Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:57 pm

If u want to buy locally there is but little choice. Gunmark prices are ok and buying from some one else would cost u more for a 460 magnum for sure.
If you are not caliber fussy then go for a 177 caliber and import yourself.

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by TenX » Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:40 pm

I too would advise an import.. although I have a HW77K for sale...
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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by nash » Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:32 pm

HMMM... IMPORTTT!!!!???

How i wish i could do that without a club membership..... but alas!!!! i cannot!!!
In chennai joining a rifle club is more of a nightmare than a dream.... literally!!!

hey tenx.... mind showing me some pics of ur HW77K... kindly PM me with details if u dont mind....

thanks and regards...

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by shooter460magnum » Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:10 pm

Dear Members'
What are your opinions about BSA springer and PCP guns. I am dying to buy them. Please let me know your opinions before I make a blunder!!

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Re: Which airgun should I buy?

Post by tripod » Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:05 am

arjunsudhakaran wrote:Hello everyone,

I am trying to get one Walther 1894 Lever Action Air Rifle down from the US, via a cousin who will be coming down in the next few days.
Since I still havent bought the rifle, I would love to know -1) Is this model any good? 2) Any drawbacks of keepings a Co2 powered gun in India?

(The rifle - http://www.airgundepot.com/walther-1894 ... 4296876077 )

Would greatly appreciate any advise on this rifle. :)

Regards,
Arjun Sudhakaran
Very good rifle to own,well built,accurate and good fun.The only drawback is the CO2 but once you have someone supplying it to you then your set.
Have mine for the last couple of months and it takes on my PCPs at 20 m!Buy it...
Cheers,
R

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