newb looking for some air rifle advice

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Problem is how much money to invest now in order to be safe in the future. There's an argument in my mind for purchasing two identical lesser models that will be just good enough, spare springs and seals will then be interchangeable giving us greatest possible longevity.

Question: I'm thinking best bet will be to stick with open sights, as that's what I have most experience with. But TS are very attractively priced now. Maybe the way to go is with TS and switch back to open sights as and when the telescopics get damaged.

Bows: I'm starting to look at XB solutions for long term needs as I understand they are easier to master. Not ready to purchase at the moment though, money has to be earned, you know, and that takes time. For sure I'll have lots of questions about these when the time comes.