G’day Folks
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Topic: G’day Folks
Posted By: Ratherbegliding
Subject: G’day Folks
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 5:02am
Thought I’d pop my head in here  Managed to get some practice with .22/5.56/7.62 calibre rifles many many years ago….and now a minor /myna pest control issue (see what I did there?) has me thinking an air rifle might be the more fun solution…… So, spending the holidays researching online and flicking through Trademe listings  Ian ------------- The cupboard is bare |
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Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 6:06am
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Welcome Ian, An air rifle is certainly up to the task for that. We don't get Mynas here in Wgtn, but know what a pest they are. What's your budget? Also tghe airgun community might have guns available that aren't on Trademe. Look forward to seeing how this goes for you. Paul.
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Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 8:08am
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Got to be the way to go. Dont stop at mynas. Way more fun for rabbits and such as well. 22lr is still positively boring at distances an air rifle is a challenge. What you looking at pcp or springer. Welcome aboard. |
Posted By: Ratherbegliding
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 8:26am
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G’day chaps! My thoughts so far are as follows: - not interested in getting a Firearm’s Licence, so PCP’s are out - value accuracy (so when I miss it’s more likely to be me than the gun, and want to kill humanely) - value quality (don’t want something that’s going to degrade excessively over time) - budget has to be under $1,000 for everything…. bag, scope etc - max range required in the garden isn’t going to be more than 40m I’d say - undecided on calibre….if accuracy is the primary concern maybe 0.177? But then again may require to take out the odd possum every now and again…. …….all of which has led me to Weihrauchs or a Diana 🤷♂️ ------------- The cupboard is bare |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 8:55am
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If you know anyone in Dunedin, this could well be worth bidding on. There's a chance you could get if a grand. Awesome rifle. I imagine it will end around the grand mark. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/hunting-shooting/air-guns-parts/air-rifles/listing/5073972034 |
Posted By: Ratherbegliding
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 9:48am
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That does indeed fit the bill! Unfortunately, don’t know anyone in Dunedin 🤷♂️ Silly question, looking at the lack of new Waihrauch models for sale - do people import them privately and just pay the GST or is there some sort of catch I’m not aware of? (Been looking at the Krale website)
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Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 11:13am
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Nope, i got mine off airguns NZ. Not sure he is still selling to public. I imagine youngs in auckland would have them. Delta mikes has them. Only thing is you wont get them under a grand more like 1200+. That's for rifle. Second hand market will prob be way to go. Ive seen sig asp20 going for around 700 dollar mark,second hand. dont show up that often. Excellent break barrel. maybe to powerful for 40m but snot a possum. There are other good air rifles around but I can only recommend the brands ive used. Tx200 .22 very heavy but awesome gun. Sig asp20 .177 fantastic gun. One of my favorites, but dont like .177 (personal thing gun was bloody fantastic) Weihrauch hw97 blackline.which i have now and is excellent Crossman 1322 which is my bird gun for out to 30m but have taken out a starling at 50m. Most loved gun i have. Not for possums though did get one at point blank and it dropped, but wouldn't consider it for that past about a few meters. |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 11:21am
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I tell a lie, heres 2 at under a grand have no idea about the company http://www.magair.co.nz/newr.asp |
Posted By: Ratherbegliding
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 11:54am
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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? I really like this but $$$: https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunting-shooting/air-guns-parts/air-rifles/auction-5082575777.htm" rel="nofollow - https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunting-shooting/air-guns-parts/air-rifles/auction-5082575777.htm ------------- The cupboard is bare |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 12:09pm
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I see them on trade me all the time ,but a price thing again. See what others come up with. Lot more in the know people on site than me Also other gun options that they could put you onto. Ive got a old gamo scope that i keep for emergency if you end up pushing your budget limit. Nothing flash just a 4x no mildots. Its on a one piece mount. If it comes to having to drop gun quality to get a scope as well, ill send it up to you. It will do fine for the distances your looking at, but you will want to upgrade it. See what others come up first, but its there if you need it. Go gun quality first and formost. |
Posted By: Ratherbegliding
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 12:12pm
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Thank you Sir 🫡 Might have some luck in the Boxing Day sales! 😂 ------------- The cupboard is bare |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 12:23pm
| 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 |
Posted By: RangerPete
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 1:27pm
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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. |
Posted By: Ratherbegliding
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2024 at 2:27pm
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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 |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2024 at 3:08am
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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. |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2024 at 4:35am
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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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Posted By: KiwiTR6
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2024 at 4:58am
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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). ------------- FX King 600 .22 FX Dreamline Classic .22 Diana Outlaw .22 Air Arms S410 .22 Cometa Fenix 400 .177 Weihrauch HW50 .177 Crosman 2240 Custom .22 Crosman 2250 Custom .22 Brocock Grand Prix .22 |
Posted By: JasonEdward
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2024 at 6:55am
| Yeah Ron Young is THE MAN. |
Posted By: Ratherbegliding
Date Posted: 24 Dec 2024 at 8:17am
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Thanks for the suggestions gents. Will definitely e heading over to YAC after the holidays 👍 ------------- The cupboard is bare |
Posted By: J-S
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2024 at 4:14pm
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 ------------- https://www.instagram.com/js_airguns/" rel="nofollow - J S Airguns Air Arms TX200('s) Theoben Sirocco HW77 FWB 300s Webley Patriot One or two others... Current projects: Too many.. |
Ratherbegliding wrote:Posted By: Ratherbegliding
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2024 at 10:46am
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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 👍 ------------- The cupboard is bare |
Posted By: Ratherbegliding
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2025 at 6:53pm
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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 😁 ------------- The cupboard is bare |
Posted By: nunga
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2025 at 7:29pm
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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. ------------- 2nd place HP springer - WFTF World Championships 2014 |