If you had to get rid of all your springer air rifles and only keep one or only buy one. Which one would you keep and why? Which one gave you best performance or which rifle & model is your best preference.
If you could only have 1 springer air rifle, what would you choose?
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I'll most definitely keep the one I've got: my TX200 22 cal, walnut stock. Now, one more word: accuracy. 'Nuf said. Orv,
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Probably an HW95. Just a very good all around rifle. Superb trigger, reasonable size and weight, very accurate and powerful enough for small game.
I'd give my tx200 the edge for looks, accuracy and trigger, but it is only slightly more accurate and the trigger is only slightly better. The TX is a very heavy rifle however and is a pain to load, so overall hw95.
I'd give my tx200 the edge for looks, accuracy and trigger, but it is only slightly more accurate and the trigger is only slightly better. The TX is a very heavy rifle however and is a pain to load, so overall hw95.
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do you have any problems getting pellets for your .20. There's not many choices of pellets for .20
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Usually easy to find online. There are usually five choices available at times. Two from HN. three from JSB including the polymer tip hollowpoint. Buy in bulk when you see them because there are dry months once in a while
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R9/HW95 .22 cal
quality, accuracy, user serviceable, parts availability
Just a great all around spring gun to last generations.
quality, accuracy, user serviceable, parts availability
Just a great all around spring gun to last generations.
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No contest. HW97K in .20. Accuracy is incredible. POI shifts are extremely rare over time and conditions. Very little maintenance required.
I have migrated somewhat away from springers in recent years, selling off most of my springer collection, including the.AA variants, Walters, and several very nice and accurate Weihrauch break barrels. The only three I have hung on to are the 97/77 series rifles for the reasons mentioned above.
I have migrated somewhat away from springers in recent years, selling off most of my springer collection, including the.AA variants, Walters, and several very nice and accurate Weihrauch break barrels. The only three I have hung on to are the 97/77 series rifles for the reasons mentioned above.
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Yet another vote for the venerable HW95 / R9. I prefer .20 caliber but the rifle shines in any caliber.
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If I read this post a few months ago I would have said my HW50s in .20 cal. However since that time I have acquired a HW35 in .177 and have become quite fond of that positive breech lock. So my vote would be for the 35.
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HW77K in .177
It will win a field target match, hunt small game with precision, and even run diopter sights if you don't want to use a scope.
The quintessential "do everything" air rifle.
I've got 3 or 4 of em around here and one of those would be the last to go without any thought.
It will win a field target match, hunt small game with precision, and even run diopter sights if you don't want to use a scope.
The quintessential "do everything" air rifle.
I've got 3 or 4 of em around here and one of those would be the last to go without any thought.
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Is the question just 1 springer along with a collection of PCPs? Or do they have to go also? HW30 makes a damn fine back porch plinker if I still had other options for mid range play. If it was just 1 airgun in the house, I would keep my HW97.
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TX200SR Lefty. My favorite in so many ways. Accurate, wonderful to shoot, great trigger, and nice looking too. All time favorite for me.
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Not at all, plenty of .20 pellets. Larger wound channel than a .177, not as loopy as a .22.
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I have to agree. Either the 124 top, or the 127 bottom. Prob the 127.
Custom stocked of course!
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