What co2 rifle for my poor old dad ?

confidis said:
A little guidance would be appreciated.
Around 18 months ago I got my ailing father a 177 Springer he was recovering from a 2 MTR fall and subsequent shattered pelvis . This helped him a bit and he enjoyed it . Very recently he had a minor heart attack and although 99% ok the recovery plan definitely doesn't involve Cocking a springer. So I want a co2 rifle waiting for him when he gets home . Budget around £250 . He's 87 and had a very rough time in the last 3 years.
His eyes are good and he's got a reasonable scope . Just for laughs this is what's left of his pelvis all titanium so it's at least doubled his scrap value.
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I know you said co2 but they do have their limits particularly in lower temperatures. Pcp would be a much better bet with the smk pr900 being affordable. For co2 id say hammerli 850 .magnum. you should pick up a second hand one for that money. They use the same action as the walther rotex rm8.
 
AndytheCourier said:
If you aren't bothered about a traditional stock an SMK CP2 light and very easy to cock plus the option of mag or single shot tray.
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Another vote for the CP2. If you are old a frail it’s probably ideal. It’s not too big, it’s very light, and both myself and pretty much every other user all say it’s pretty bloody accurate!
 
Ratman72 said:
Hello, Have you found any rifle for your Dad ?
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Yes getting a smk c600 if I lived on the island iow it would be difficult but he has zero tech back up in ventnor . 177 too small . Light and simple it's to stop him dwelling on losing my mum .
He's 90 and not a serious shooter. Springer too hard . He just wants some accurate ting ting ting!
 
confidis said:
Yes getting a smk c600 if I lived on the island iow it would be difficult but he has zero tech back up in ventnor . 177 too small . Light and simple it's to stop him dwelling on losing my mum .
He's 90 and not a serious shooter. Springer too hard . He just wants some accurate ting ting ting!
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Good choice
 
Front sight clashing with scope .
Any advice on removing it ? no visible fixings it's either glue or interference fit .
Hammer and Makita on standby;;
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Might be an idea to get some spare co2 seals if you or your dad hasn't already got some, the original in mine didn't hold up well following a day of shooting with quick changes of co2 bulbs. There wasn't a spare co2 seal in the box, every other o-ring but not a spare co2 seal.
 
stuffedit said:
Might be an idea to get some spare co2 seals if you or your dad hasn't already got some, the original in mine didn't hold up well following a day of shooting with quick changes of co2 bulbs. There wasn't a spare co2 seal in the box, every other o-ring but not a spare co2 seal.
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Thanks I'll get some in .
Unfortunately he's not able to stay on top of that sort of thing. I need to put a new one in the 2250 XL
Do you know the size or should I jest get a set ?
Thanks for the advice.
 
I'm trying to encourage a weekly session of thirty shots so he doesn't leave the gun at full pressure for too long.
 
I'd go with the QB 78 as previously mentioned a sort of copy of the crosman 160. Before the VCA i used to tune these rifles nearer to 11fpe and sell on gun mart. Very tuneable rifles.
 
confidis said:
Thanks I'll get some in .
Unfortunately he's not able to stay on top of that sort of thing. I need to put a new one in the 2250 XL
Do you know the size or should I jest get a set ?
Thanks for the advice.
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I have just ordered some from @ped in the Members made section
 
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