Hi all,
I've recently started target shooting and would like a recommendation on a decent, relatively inexpensive, accurate .177 PCP rifle I could use on a 50m range.
I saw Andy's reviews of the Nova Vista Alpha and the Hatsan Gladius and thought "hmmm, maybe..." but I'm not sure either of these would suit?
To put it into context, I've entered the Hendon League Bench Rest competition and I'm really getting into it. But I don't yet have a FAC (that's after I see if I'm good enough) so I've been using the club rifle. Given the current state of things, club rifles may be severely restricted when we start shooting again. So I wanted to start with something accurate enough to work for competitions, but not break the bank - as I'm planning on getting something a lot more suitable (and expensive) later on.
Thanks!
Hi air arms 400 or 410 are very accurate and plenty second hand about.
I purchased a Nova Vista Alpha following Andy's review (only I went for synthetic and .22) and couldn't be happier, I've only had one try at shooting 50m on a very windy day and with a scope which only had x9 zoom but still got 10 JSB Hades in a 44mm group straight up and without adjusting what came in the box. Mostly I shoot under 25yards when in right conditions this gun is a laser beam. Next purchase will be HW110 which looks even better although twice the price!
Thanks, Michael. Just watched the review - one more to add to the list!
Look for Andy's review of the Gamo GX40. Wanting for nothing in the accuracy stakes (in Andy's expert hands at least) and not a ridiculous chunk of change if you're going to upgrade to an FAC rifle in the not-too-distant future anyway.