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A quintet of quality air rifles for under £300 that will appeal to novices and youngsters.
WEIHRAUCH • HW30SF
£259 – weihrauch.co.uk
Perfect for juniors and novices, this lightweight rifle features a two-stage Rekord trigger, an automatic safety, an ambidextrous stock and rubber butt pad. Synthetic version also available.
GAMO • Whisper X
£194.99 – gamoguns.co.uk
This versatile break-barrel airgun features a futuristic thumbhole stock, open sights, a 4×32 scope, a Whisper silencer, and a SAT trigger, offering excellent value and full-power performance.
PRECHIOLE SPORTS • Minerva
£196 – resources.air-arms.co.uk/precihole-collection
Ideal for entry-level shooters, the Minerva combines precision engineering and consistent performance at an affordable price. The .177 rifle weighs 3.15kg, has a 450mm barrel and measures 1,095mm in length.
BSA • Comet SE
£249 – bsaguns.co.uk
Made in England, this lightweight air rifle has a rifled barrel, ergonomic stock, adjustable trigger and offers up to 11.5ft/lb. Great for targets and pest control.
HATSAN • Striker 1000S
£113.99 – hatsan.com.tr/en
A reliable entry-level break-barrel air rifle with a 420mm barrel, ambidextrous synthetic stock and options in .177, .22, and .25 calibres.
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