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Have tried searching google etc without any luck- are there any clubs/comps in the Iowa area? Thanks, Matt.

Great to deal with, good communication.

Effectively brand new HW30 in .177, has less than 20 pellets through it. In absolutely pristine condition- no issues at all just decided to go in a different direction- 185 plus actual shipping/ftf central IA or 200 tyd conus.

Picked up some rings for the dovetail base cut into the rifle's receiver. Not sure what I'm doing wrong but I cannot get the rings to bite and hold onto the dovetail. 

Thanks for the replies. The doevetail on the HW30 has the two "dimples" for the retention pin of a springer base, think it will be necessary?

Well the HW30 arrived today and I am really impressed. Fit and finish are excellent, have only shot it once but report is mild and recoil non existent- no twang or snap. Really look forward to shooting this rifle.

Looked through a leupold 2-7 yesterday and liked the glass well enough but it had a "ballistic drop" reticle that was too busy. I also looked through a Vortex with a simple duplex and liked it too. 

Thanks for the replies. With this rifle being a springer is it known for being hard on glass, needing springer rated scopes or are higher quality "regular" scopes ok to use? 

 Just ordered an HW30, will be used primarily for offhand targets at 25 yards on an indoor range, may occasionally get pressed into service to dispatch a rabbit raiding the garden. Old eyes mean an optic, looking at options. Light transmission and clarity will be very important. Won't be...

Well the rifle ships from the Netherlands so I have a little bit of time to figure out what to do for an optic, and could even see how the irons do if I haven't decided when it arrives. Thanks to all for the help.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll see if anyone has them in stock around here so I can look through one. 

Well I just ordered an HW30- thanks for the great replies. Any suggestions on an optic? Prefer a fixed 4x but open to ideas.

Great find thanks! One thing that seems to come up in reviews of the HW30 is that it is a smaller sized rifle. Can anyone who is currently shooting an HW30 comment on this? I'm 6'2 kind of lanky. Rifle fit was mentioned earlier, don't want to inadvertently start with one that is too small...

Where would be a good place to purchase from- I haven't seen any of these rifles in stock anywhere. 

Great tips thanks for the good information! Will check out the rifles suggested.