Hi.
You do not have to send loads of money to get a good air rifle and you do not need to buy a PCP. There are some very good spring powered air rifles on the market from BSA, WEBLEY, AIR ARMS and WEIHRAUCH and they all have models to suit your needs go along to your local gun shop and have a look at them if you can try them out even better. If the gun shop is any good they will but you on to the gun that best suits you and what you want to use it for. A recommendation is the Webley Stingray I have been using one for 2 Years now and I can not fault it.

I hope this is of some help.

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