Home / Shooting / Airgun shooting / Airgun buying guides / Five entry level spring airguns

Five entry level spring airguns

A quintet of quality air rifles for under £300 that will appeal to novices and youngsters.

Man teaching young boy to use rifle
Shooting Times
Shooting Times 21 May 2025

Weihrauch HW30SF

Perfect for juniors and novices, this lightweight rifle features a two-stage Rekord trigger, an automatic safety, an ambidextrous stock and a rubber butt pad. It is a brilliant starting point for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of marksmanship. A synthetic version is also available.

RRP: £259

weihrauch.co.uk

Gamo Whisper X

This versatile break-barrel airgun features a futuristic thumbhole stock, open sights, a 4×32 scope, a Whisper silencer, and a SAT (Smooth Action Trigger). Offering excellent value and full-power performance, the Whisper X is a highly capable all-rounder right out of the box.

RRP: £194.99

gamoguns.co.uk

 

Precihole Sports Minerva

Ideal for entry-level shooters, the Minerva combines precision engineering and consistent performance at a highly affordable price point. The .177 rifle weighs a manageable 3.15kg, features a 450mm barrel, and measures 1,095mm in overall length.

BSA Comet SE

Made in England, this lightweight air rifle boasts a cold hammer-forged rifled barrel, an ergonomic stock, and an adjustable trigger. Pushing out up to 11.5ft/lb of energy, the Comet SE is equally great for punching paper targets as it is for close-range pest control.

RRP: £249

bsaguns.co.uk

Hatsan Striker 1000S

A rugged and reliable entry-level break-barrel air rifle built to handle the elements. It features a 420mm barrel, a comfortable ambidextrous synthetic stock, and comes with calibre options in .177, .22, and .25 to suit your specific shooting needs.

RRP: £113.99

hatsan.com.tr/en

Related Articles