That makes sense. I think FT involves greater ranges than than what those ten meter guns were designed for and need more power. Ranges in FT run from 10 to 55 yards, that would be stretchng the effective range of my FWB 150 or 300.
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Other Break Barrel VS. Underlever
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In my youth I was into PT (25m) for a while. Usually out of 100+ different rifles the first places were taken by either AA200TX or HW97. Just a fact, although I do not own and do not plan to buy any rifles with a Underlever.
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I have 13 Weihrauch's in three calibers. Only two are underlevers. One underlever, my 97K is easy to shoot accurately because its moderately powered at 13 Fpe and heavy. It's probably the easiest airgun I have to shoot accurately. Probably my most accurate Weihrauch is my first. My 177 Hw95. It's almost two lbs lighter and makes closer to 15Fpe. It requires more concentration than the 97 to shoot well. But it will shoot better.
If I thought I'd do field target I would still choose the 97. It's generally more accurate than I can regularly shoot the 95. It's not the swinging barrel at fault on this gun, it's the lighter weight and higher power that makes it harder to tame. That said my 97 almost never sees daylight because its so heavy I just don't enjoy shooting it. But it is easier to shoot accurately. Mostly because of the reduced recoil and increased weight.
That said I still recently bought a Beeman Mk1, 77 that I'm still playing with. That may fall to the side like the 97K when I get bored with it.
If I thought I'd do field target I would still choose the 97. It's generally more accurate than I can regularly shoot the 95. It's not the swinging barrel at fault on this gun, it's the lighter weight and higher power that makes it harder to tame. That said my 97 almost never sees daylight because its so heavy I just don't enjoy shooting it. But it is easier to shoot accurately. Mostly because of the reduced recoil and increased weight.
That said I still recently bought a Beeman Mk1, 77 that I'm still playing with. That may fall to the side like the 97K when I get bored with it.
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I have break barrels, under levers, side levers, and even a few pcp's! Here's 2 consecutive five shot 25m groups through an underlever 97K this past week. Vortek PG4 full power kit on this one. Love my break barrels but when shots count I grab the 97K, TX200, FWB300, etc....
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I have posted this pic many times and it flies in the face of everything most people say don't do when looking for accuracy. 20+fpe, break barrel, .22 etc. but shows what can be done. 5 shot group outdoors while standing, rifle rested on hand that grasped a door frame.
I have also won 2 different state championships in Hunter piston with a .20 R9 15+fpe and scored as high as 80% hits with it. One of the matches I won by 6 shots the other by 9.
I have also won 2 different state championships in Hunter piston with a .20 R9 15+fpe and scored as high as 80% hits with it. One of the matches I won by 6 shots the other by 9.
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I haven't figured out whether it's the 97K or the 95n as far as accuracy is concerned they are very close.
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How old are your 57s? I’ve been eyeing that model for a few years but their accuracy seems to be hit or miss with the older models. HW says they’ve cured the issues with the latest offerings of the 57, but there’s so little information on them out their from real world users.
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Time to take them out for an hour each and shoot at cans offhand a 50y.
Then let us know.
I’m heading out to wade the Susquehanna by the Rockville bridge. Looking for a smallmouth over 20 inches.
Later.
Then let us know.
I’m heading out to wade the Susquehanna by the Rockville bridge. Looking for a smallmouth over 20 inches.
Later.
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I don’t think it matters a great deal. Sure, an underlever is inherently more accurate, but unless you’re competing in field target, a break barrel can produce accuracy thats good enough and is significantly lighter and easier to load. A good break barrel might shoot 1/4” larger groups at 50 yards compared to an equivalent underlever.
I personally don’t see any point in getting a cheap underlever. It’s unlikely you’ll notice any accuracy advantage with one. As a matter of fact, my least accurate springer is a cheap underlever, (Springfield M1A). If you get an underlever get a TX200, HW97 or something similar where you can at least appreciate the extra accuracy.
I personally don’t see any point in getting a cheap underlever. It’s unlikely you’ll notice any accuracy advantage with one. As a matter of fact, my least accurate springer is a cheap underlever, (Springfield M1A). If you get an underlever get a TX200, HW97 or something similar where you can at least appreciate the extra accuracy.
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