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MDriskill replied to the thread HW/Weihrauch HW50 LOVE.I'm a big fan of the old HW 50 series, and its target-shooting cousin the HW 55. Very solid guns that combine HW's smaller 30mm outside...- Understandable. I bought a 22 Hw50 a year after this 177. I put a Vortek PG3 kit in it. I kept it a couple of years and sold it because...
- You will like it at 9 to 10 fpe. Both of my 50s are leather sealed, so I am down around that power level. They are real sweethearts...
- A softer spring will fix the cocking effort on my next one. With peeps I won't be needing full power. I figure I'll knock it down to...
- What's your elevation? Mine only does 700-715fps with the 7.87s. So not even 9fpe. It's got a Maccarri full power kit, with one of the...
- I love this 177 Hw50. The way it's set up its probably the most versatile air rifle I own. It's got a simple fixed 4x non AO scope. I...
- One of mine with a Webley Stingray. I made a delrin press on brake that adds about an inch to the barrel length. About the same length...
- The leather sealed 50s were a different rifle altogether. Your's is a smaller comp tube bore and a well known good shooter. 9fpe is good...
- There's an altitude formula listed on the Vortek website. 5600 feet is a lot of elevation that will definitely cost you on a piston gun.
- MDriskill reacted to Pellets&Pistons-(Razor62)'s post in the thread HW/Weihrauch HW50 LOVE with
Like. I've always praised the power to weight ratio of the 50. In my opinion, It makes the perfect small game field gun. I'm not a hunter... - MDriskill replied to the thread N/A Czech Vz35 and Anschutz Hakim Military Training Air Rifles.A pair of beautiful classics! Thanks for the fine photos.
- MDriskill replied to the thread Daisy Daisy 753 Tiger Maple - Restoration Complete.HOLY STRIATIONS BATMAN! That is absolutely stunning - nice find, and great work!
- MDriskill replied to the thread HW/Weihrauch One out, one left to sell and one incoming. That's my last air rifle. For real this time.."Wildly" is putting it mildly! When I first got my P1 back in the 80's (yes I'm really that old, cripes), I sighted it in using a...
- MDriskill reacted to holo07's post in the thread HW/Weihrauch One out, one left to sell and one incoming. That's my last air rifle. For real this time. with Like. Put a scope on it and try again they are great pistols
- MDriskill replied to the thread HW/Weihrauch One out, one left to sell and one incoming. That's my last air rifle. For real this time..I agree with Chuck - .20 cal would be a really on point touch for a Beeman-labeled example. Well, time for one of my trademark...
