Having been a member of Liverpool Universities rifle club, and having shot previously, I have always wanted to own an air rifle.

Recently I watched Gordon Ramsey's "F Word" in which he went shooting with his son Jack.  They were shooting Rooks which are a huge pest for farmers, they then ate the rooks.  Inspired by this I am going to buy an air file (or get one for my up and coming birthday), and I intend to take my stepson out in the fields to shoot some rooks and rabbits.

I must stress however that I do not want to teach him shooting purely for fun, so we shall be eating any quarry we kill.  I feel that this is important and the responsible thing to do.

So what gun?

I have chosen an under-lever air rifle.  Buying an under-lever means two things, firstly it is not powered by c02 cartridges so each shot is cheaper and more consistent.  Under-lever means that the barrel is rigid and therefore more accurate than a break barrel rifle.  The calibre I have chosen is .22 as I intend to be hunting with it.  The scope will be a 3-9 x 40! a good scope.

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