Oh yes! I have the Walther Falcon Hunter 25 and Turkey Webley Patriot in 25 too they sure THUMP! THEY ARE BOTH MADE BY HATSAN BTW!
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Well, tonight, after a LOT of research, I pre-ordered a Diana 460 Magnum in .22 caliber from Air Gun Depot. It's rated at 1000 fps, which was one of my criteria, but I don't know the mass of the pellet they used. The Diana 460 Magnum is an under-barrel gun and I chose it over a break barrel so I would not have to put up with barrel droop. AGD said the 460's were supposed to be back in stock by Jan 4, 2021.
Now, I've got to decide whether I want a 3-9x40 scope or a 4-12x40. The scope is a Hawke Airmax - AO. All the reviews lead me to believe it'll handle a springer's recoil.
Anyone have any advise/thoughts on which scope i should go with? The 4-12 only costs $30 more than the 3-9.
Well, tonight, after a LOT of research, I pre-ordered a Diana 460 Magnum in .22 caliber from Air Gun Depot. It's rated at 1000 fps, which was one of my criteria, but I don't know the mass of the pellet they used. The Diana 460 Magnum is an under-barrel gun and I chose it over a break barrel so I would not have to put up with barrel droop. AGD said the 460's were supposed to be back in stock by Jan 4, 2021.
Now, I've got to decide whether I want a 3-9x40 scope or a 4-12x40. The scope is a Hawke Airmax - AO. All the reviews lead me to believe it'll handle a springer's recoil.
Anyone have any advise/thoughts on which scope i should go with? The 4-12 only costs $30 more than the 3-9.
Not to put a wet blanket on your enthusiasm but you are not going to get 1000 fps with any usable pellets. You should rate the output in FPE instead of velocity. The D460 in 22 cal is rated between 18 - 22 FPE depending on the pellet. You might can get 1000 fps with some alloy pellets but I doubt you will get accuracy more than 10 yards if that. I use 14 gr FTT pellets in my D460 and if I remember correctly I get about 800 fps.
Hey all. I've been searching for an under barrel springer (I like the idea of a continuous barrel) and I looks like I've settled on a Weihrauch HW97K. I looked at the Air Arms TX200 MKIII and Hunter Carbine, but don't think they come in .25 caliber. The reason I want a .25 cal is because I already have two nice PCP's (an FX Royale 400 and a Benjamin Marauder) in .22 cal and just want something different. Also, it would be nice to have something that didn't require me having to monitor the gun's air pressure. I have a 4500 psi air tank that I use to keep my PCP's aired up - but it would be nice to just cock snd shoot, over and over.
Is the Weihrauch HW97K dependable? I don't know anything about how to tune an air rifle, so I don't think that will be happening.
I briefly thought about going with another .22, but just want a .25.
Bobby
Opinions certainly vary. I have an HW97 and it can't match my LGU by a large margin and my LGV will also regularly shoot smaller groups. Few absolutes are accurate. But I'm sure the OP will enjoy his rifle and that is all that matters.
Opinions certainly vary. I have an HW97 and it can't match my LGU by a large margin and my LGV will also regularly shoot smaller groups. Few absolutes are accurate. But I'm sure the OP will enjoy his rifle and that is all that matters.
Same here. My 22 & 177 LGUs will out shoot my HW97K every time. I disagree with his opinion about Dianas also. My D54s and D56s are some of the best built guns I've seen. I don't have an AA TX200 so no opinion on it.
Opinions certainly vary. I have an HW97 and it can't match my LGU by a large margin and my LGV will also regularly shoot smaller groups. Few absolutes are accurate. But I'm sure the OP will enjoy his rifle and that is all that matters.
Same here. My 22 & 177 LGUs will out shoot my HW97K every time. I disagree with his opinion about Dianas also. My D54s and D56s are some of the best built guns I've seen. I don't have an AA TX200 so no opinion on it.
With regards to the HW97 and the LGU/LGV, both have strong points. The Walthers have (out of the box) a better shot cycle, but the HW is sturdier. The trigger really lets the LGU/LGV down. I own both and if I had to pick one; hands down the HW97.
HW97: Solid machines steel. My Diana's (350, 34 & 5g): weak plastic, aluminum & sheet metal. The folded sheet metal cocking arm and piston are particularly weak and are a known Diana problem. Silly aluminum scope rail. Philips stock screws. Flimsy plastic rear sight which arrived broken on my 350 and broke with the slightest knock on my 5g. Barrel droop has been so common on Dianas for decades, that you can even buy off set mounts for them. I could go on, but when it comes to Diana, no they are not in the same league, even a budget Cometa is better made. The only place where they still somewhat sell is the USA. Why? Who knows?
Your opinion is just that and carry no more weight than any other opinion.. I am happy with all my Dianas, HWs and Walthers. If you don't like Dianas, enjoy your chosen models.