Thank you everyone so far, this forum has been far more helpful than and store or individual contact I've spoken to so far.
It does still sound like an air rifle could be a good starting option. Also I was expecting comments with people wondering why I wasn't going straight into getting a FAL and a high powered rifle, so to see the opposite is very reassuring. Just wish they made it easier for people starting out (with an airgun) to find places to use them.
I'll see what I can find. Thanks again all
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