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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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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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Yeah Ron Young is THE MAN.
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Thanks for the suggestions gents.

Will definitely e heading over to YAC after the holidays 👍
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Originally posted by Ratherbegliding Ratherbegliding wrote:

The HW95 looks like the better choice - not sure the HW30S has enough power?

Problem is the 95 is right at my limit and I’d still need a scope etc.

How often do good Weihrauch’s come up second-hand?

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Weihrauch is a good option as they are top end but have the range of models to cater for various needs.
HW95 is a great all rounder - mid power but not overpowered so still smooth. HW80 is a bit of a powerhouse and therefore harder to control. HW97 / 77 underlever are a great option - heavy guns but solid and sturdy. Great target guns and similar power to the hw95..
the HW90 is a cool gun, wouldn’t mind one myself - probably an older theoben one, I’ve heard the modern ones are a little temperamental… gas rams are smooth and give good power, you can get a spring gun to shoot just as smoothly though.

I do know of a HW97kT for sale, but it’s $900ish for the bare rifle. In Auckland.

For Diana you could possibly get a 340 N-tech for $700ish second hand and top it with an airgun scope, I believe Youngs Airguns has one on the wall second hand for $695. Been there a while you may be able to talk him down in price a touch if he can make a package deal for you
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Thanks for the info.

I think I need to try some of these options out for size and weight too.

Planning on a visit to Youngs at some point 👍

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Hi all,

So real life issues have meant I haven’t made a purchase yet.

Good news is I’ve been using the time to research online, watching Trademe and even popped in to see Ron at YAC.

So far figured out:
(a) Hw97 is too heavy for what I want
(b) Hw95 would suit better but is beyond my budget 

So now looking for something like a Cometa in 0.177

Will get there……eventually!

Cheers 😁
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Cometa are a good rifle and not as heavy as some. But i am unsure if they are spring powered still or have changed to gas piston now.
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