WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
We’re all more than well aware that last year wasn’t great, and this year hasn’t exactly got off to a good start either, but one of the few positive things to come out of lockdown has been an influx of people to our sport. Some are brand new to airguns, while others have returned after a long absence, possibly not having handled an airgun since their youth.
It’s an exciting time to be a part of the airgun community, with many people now heading straight for a pre-charged pneumatic rather than going the more traditional route of starting off with a spring-powered rifle. So I thought I’d offer a few tips to anyone grabbing a PCP for the first time, letting them know just what to expect when they open the box and how to make the most of it, and that means the information supplied with the gun just as much as any physical item.
The rifle I’m using as my Guinea pig is a Weihrauch HW100 S loaned to me by Hull Cartridge. Outside of dedicated manufacturer rifle kits and retailer combos, which usually include a scope and mounts, this has to be one of the most complete rifle-only packages I’ve ever seen. It includes a couple of optional extras that may make some newcomers scratch their heads at first, but will definitely add to the overall shooting experience once they understand their value. But although I’m focusing on this particular rifle, most of the points I make will apply to pretty much any type of modern PCP.
I’m deliberately not concentrating on the gun itself this time round. Most of the items listed here are definitely not sexy products. They are, however, the unsung heroes of the airgun world and will
