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Posted: 20 hours 48 minutes ago at 5:12pm

Thank you Sir 🫡

Might have some luck in the Boxing Day sales! 😂

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Posted: 20 hours 37 minutes ago at 5:23pm

Put something up in the wanted section on this site. I see your in Auckland. Give youngs a call and see what they have. Could have a trade in or something. People seem to speak highly of him and he's been in businesses for years

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Posted: 19 hours 33 minutes ago at 6:27pm

Hi Ian,

Welcome to the forum.

There are many options for good guns, all depends on your needs, your expectations and your budget.
As Kruza said, Youngs is your best bet, probably the best air rifle shop in the country, and he is in your town.
He has lots of stock and is always turning over second hand guns. I'd have no problem recommending him.

MagAir is a guy called Alex, he sells out of a container in his garden, but he has a good selection of new and second hand rifles. His website is not the greatest or updated often, but he has a lot of rifles in stock and is help full. He is in Morrinsville, not far from me. He imports rifles and I have bought from him before and can recommend him.

Like most things in life, you get what you pay for, but if you want a quality gun that shoots nicely and you can pass on to your kids or grandkids one day, then you are looking at Weirauch, Airarms, or some of the big Dianas.
Some of the higher end Gamos will serve your needs, but they are not a high quality rifle, and their triggers are terrible.

Mynas at 40 is going to take a good rifle and lots of practise, but it can be done.
If you have any questions about rifles you find and like, just fire away.

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Posted: 18 hours 33 minutes ago at 7:27pm

Cheers Pete.
Thanks for the info.

Any suggestions about a Diana 340N-TEC?
From what I can find online it sounds like it’s been discontinued….

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Posted: 5 hours 52 minutes ago at 8:08am

Enjoy looking about and coming up with a solution for your needs.

Perfectly adequate budget for a pest control air rifle set.

If you are not walking about then the heavier under-lever rifles could well be of interest.

Check out a new Gamo CFX or CFR with scope at Bronco's Outdoors or Young's Airgun Centre.

Most shops will have trade-ins to move so bargains will come up.

Accuracy will win over power so do not discount the CO2 units for backyard work the Air Chief Rifles at $400 with a $300 scope will clear out all but the mentioned possum.

With a springer, look for lifetime warranty on your scope, ZeroTech are under $500.

Most used rifles remain serviceable with seals and springs readily available from agents or internet.

Good Luck, take us on your journey.

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Posted: 4 hours 25 minutes ago at 9:35am

You might find a Cometa could be a good option. You could search expired listings on Trademe

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/hunting-shooting/air-guns-parts/air-rifles/listing/5061278606?archive=1&bof=JzKahY6B

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Posted: 4 hours 2 minutes ago at 9:58am

Definitely approach Ron Young, I've been dealing with him for a little while now and have purchased several rifles and pistols from him. He's a fountain of knowledge and couldn't be more helpful, I really can't rate him highly enough. A real gentleman.

Avoid big stores like Hunting & Fishing, they'll try to stitch you into a Gamo which are pretty much universally regarded by the airgun community to be complete crap (some exceptions of course).

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Posted: 2 hours 5 minutes ago at 11:55am

Yeah Ron Young is THE MAN.

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Posted: 28 minutes ago at 1:17pm

Thanks for the suggestions gents.

Will definitely e heading over to YAC after the holidays 👍

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Ratherbegliding Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 21 Dec 2024 Location: Auckland Status: Online Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ratherbegliding Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 hours 48 minutes ago at 5:12pm
	Thank you Sir 🫡 Might have some luck in the Boxing Day sales! 😂
	The cupboard is bare

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2357	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 hours 37 minutes ago at 5:23pm
	Put something up in the wanted section on this site. I see your in Auckland. Give youngs a call and see what they have. Could have a trade in or something. People seem to speak highly of him and he's been in businesses for years

RangerPete Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Apr 2023 Location: Cambridge. Status: Offline Posts: 911	Post Options Post Reply Quote RangerPete Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 hours 33 minutes ago at 6:27pm
	Hi Ian, Welcome to the forum. There are many options for good guns, all depends on your needs, your expectations and your budget. As Kruza said, Youngs is your best bet, probably the best air rifle shop in the country, and he is in your town. He has lots of stock and is always turning over second hand guns. I'd have no problem recommending him. MagAir is a guy called Alex, he sells out of a container in his garden, but he has a good selection of new and second hand rifles. His website is not the greatest or updated often, but he has a lot of rifles in stock and is help full. He is in Morrinsville, not far from me. He imports rifles and I have bought from him before and can recommend him. Like most things in life, you get what you pay for, but if you want a quality gun that shoots nicely and you can pass on to your kids or grandkids one day, then you are looking at Weirauch, Airarms, or some of the big Dianas. Some of the higher end Gamos will serve your needs, but they are not a high quality rifle, and their triggers are terrible. Mynas at 40 is going to take a good rifle and lots of practise, but it can be done. If you have any questions about rifles you find and like, just fire away. Pete.
	Walk quietly, but carry a big stick.

Ratherbegliding Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 21 Dec 2024 Location: Auckland Status: Online Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ratherbegliding Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 hours 33 minutes ago at 7:27pm
	Cheers Pete. Thanks for the info. Any suggestions about a Diana 340N-TEC? From what I can find online it sounds like it’s been discontinued….
	The cupboard is bare

mercs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Apr 2020 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 276	Post Options Post Reply Quote mercs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 5 hours 52 minutes ago at 8:08am
	Enjoy looking about and coming up with a solution for your needs. Perfectly adequate budget for a pest control air rifle set. If you are not walking about then the heavier under-lever rifles could well be of interest. Check out a new Gamo CFX or CFR with scope at Bronco's Outdoors or Young's Airgun Centre. Most shops will have trade-ins to move so bargains will come up. Accuracy will win over power so do not discount the CO2 units for backyard work the Air Chief Rifles at $400 with a $300 scope will clear out all but the mentioned possum. With a springer, look for lifetime warranty on your scope, ZeroTech are under $500. Most used rifles remain serviceable with seals and springs readily available from agents or internet. Good Luck, take us on your journey.

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1439	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 4 hours 25 minutes ago at 9:35am
	You might find a Cometa could be a good option. You could search expired listings on Trademe https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/hunting-shooting/air-guns-parts/air-rifles/listing/5061278606?archive=1&bof=JzKahY6B

KiwiTR6 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Nov 2022 Location: Stratford Status: Online Posts: 293	Post Options Post Reply Quote KiwiTR6 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 4 hours 2 minutes ago at 9:58am
	Definitely approach Ron Young, I've been dealing with him for a little while now and have purchased several rifles and pistols from him. He's a fountain of knowledge and couldn't be more helpful, I really can't rate him highly enough. A real gentleman. Avoid big stores like Hunting & Fishing, they'll try to stitch you into a Gamo which are pretty much universally regarded by the airgun community to be complete crap (some exceptions of course).
	FX Wildcat MK111 BT Sniper .25 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Diana Outlaw .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Crosman 2240 PCP Custom .22 Crosman 2250 PCP Custom .22 Brocock Grand Prix .22

JasonEdward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Sep 2024 Location: Waihi Status: Offline Posts: 125	Post Options Post Reply Quote JasonEdward Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 2 hours 5 minutes ago at 11:55am
	Yeah Ron Young is THE MAN.

Ratherbegliding Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 21 Dec 2024 Location: Auckland Status: Online Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ratherbegliding Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 minutes ago at 1:17pm
	Thanks for the suggestions gents. Will definitely e heading over to YAC after the holidays 👍
	The cupboard is bare