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Ian1973

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Hi all
Im currently using a reximex ixia .177 for target shooting at the range pretty consistent a heavy gun though not that it matters an a bench
But wanting something more
Like the air arms s510
Would have a budget of around 700 as already have scope ect
What would your recommendations be
I do like tactical looking more but not a deal breaker
Thanks all as always an excellent forum
 
Great thanks
I will check that one out see what happens
Did have some advice last week as to a single shot rather than magazine due to movement oh and pellets lasting longer lol
All advice is Appreciated
 
I wouldn't bet on pellets lasting longer. Unless you have 5+ magazines and load them before you get to the range, it's surprising how many you can single load in the time you'd spend reloading a mag
 
Another vote for an…..

HFT-500

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Ian1973 said:
Great thanks
I will check that one out see what happens
Did have some advice last week as to a single shot rather than magazine due to movement oh and pellets lasting longer lol
All advice is Appreciated
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SSL's will slow down your shooting which may result in greater consistency and accuracy but I do not believe that a good quality magazine makes a gun inherently less accurate. I have a Rowan SSL on my AA S510 but it still involves moving parts. I will concede that a loading tray, where you simply lay the pellet in the tray, could be better in the right hands but I'm not good enough to see any measurable difference.
 
GridNorth said:
SSL's will slow down your shooting which may result in greater consistency and accuracy but I do not believe that a good quality magazine makes a gun inherently less accurate. I have a Rowan SSL on my AA S510 but it still involves moving parts. I will concede that a loading tray, where you simply lay the pellet in the tray, could be better in the right hands but I'm not good enough to see any measurable difference.
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You see, this is where I disagree with you :unsure:

I've owned and tested dozens of guns over the years, and none of my target rifles have ever had a magazine (for a reason), and although there are some good magazines out there - the HW100 one for an example, without exception, I've tested loads of guns like BSA Ulrta/R10, Daystate Revere/Mk4is/Red Wolves...........the list goes on, and in every occasion when testing with a mag and a single shot loder, the mag was less accurate overall Shrug tt

Just one such test below, I'm sure there will always be an odd exception, but you won't find a competition shooter in the UK at the top of their game using anything other than a single shot loading system ;)

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Weighing up options here lol
The rifle mentioned above is it ready to go straight out or the box brand new or does it need fettling
 
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