I will be receiving my Weirauch hw97 .22 cal soon. I have never shot a springer and assume that I need to use pellets in the lighter ranges. I would appreciate recommendations on weight range I should use.
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- Thread starter rjos3ph
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Define "lighter"....
How fast does the gun shoot what weight of pellet?
Rule of thumb-ish, I sort of remember reading somewhere...is to keep the velocity under 950 feet per second -ish, for .22.
How fast does the gun shoot what weight of pellet?
Rule of thumb-ish, I sort of remember reading somewhere...is to keep the velocity under 950 feet per second -ish, for .22.
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Congrats on a fine gun!
I may yet fall for one myself. Actually, kind of medium weight will probably be most suitable-something between 13.4 gr. and 16 gr. As always, try different brands to see which the gun seems to like. I'd venture to guess you'll probably see around 700 fps with 15 gr.
I may yet fall for one myself. Actually, kind of medium weight will probably be most suitable-something between 13.4 gr. and 16 gr. As always, try different brands to see which the gun seems to like. I'd venture to guess you'll probably see around 700 fps with 15 gr.
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Don't rule out heavy pellets. I have an HW97K in 0.22 caliber and mine loves H&N Baracuda Match 5.51mm 21.14g pellets at 550 fps for 14.2 ft/lbs.
I have an HW77K 0.22 caliber and that one loves H&N FTT 5.55mm 14.66 g pellets @ 690 fps for 15.5 ft/lbs.
I shoot mine up to 50 yards and while the trajectory may be more loopy with the heavier pellets, you can figure out holdover fairly easy once you find your desired pellet.
Bottom line is try various pellets of various weights and even varying head sizes. As you can see, one gun prefers a smaller head size, the other a larger one. Groups can vary within the same type of pellet just with different head sizes. Good luck!
I have an HW77K 0.22 caliber and that one loves H&N FTT 5.55mm 14.66 g pellets @ 690 fps for 15.5 ft/lbs.
I shoot mine up to 50 yards and while the trajectory may be more loopy with the heavier pellets, you can figure out holdover fairly easy once you find your desired pellet.
Bottom line is try various pellets of various weights and even varying head sizes. As you can see, one gun prefers a smaller head size, the other a larger one. Groups can vary within the same type of pellet just with different head sizes. Good luck!
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If you've never owned a springer a lesson is in order:
1. Hold it loose ( called the artillery hold ) let the rifle do the work.
2. The firing vibration is more pronounced and takes time to get used to.
3. There is a break-in period, maybe 500 to a 1000 shots. Use your cheap ammo here.
4. Clean the barrel only with airgun bore solvents. Clean it before you fire it.
5. Hold on to the cocking arm while loading the pellet.
6. If you are using a scope make sure it's rated for springers.
Good luck hope this helps, that a fine rifle you have on the way, we want photos!
1. Hold it loose ( called the artillery hold ) let the rifle do the work.
2. The firing vibration is more pronounced and takes time to get used to.
3. There is a break-in period, maybe 500 to a 1000 shots. Use your cheap ammo here.
4. Clean the barrel only with airgun bore solvents. Clean it before you fire it.
5. Hold on to the cocking arm while loading the pellet.
6. If you are using a scope make sure it's rated for springers.
Good luck hope this helps, that a fine rifle you have on the way, we want photos!
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My 97 is in .177 and also loves H&N FTT but shot the H&N line better more consistantly than any of the others I tried. I would reccommend the Straight Shooters pellet sampler
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Thanks for the lesson mister. And thank the rest of you for your input. Glad to hear it can handle a variety of pellets.
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The .177 hw97k is my favorite springer of the bunch. A great hunter. In .177 mine prefers JSB 10.3s and for .22 I'd suggest the JSB 16s or 18s.
Enjoy the new gun.
R
Enjoy the new gun.
R
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I'm ready to pull the trigger on a HW97KT in wood .177 myself. I'm thinking with the Moderator. Anyone have experience with the Moderator on the 97? How much does it reduce noise for the neighbors? How sturdy/durable/tough/solid is it and do you remove it or leave it on in the case? Is it sturdy enough for a soft case if left on or only a hard case?
EMrider, You are the second person who has stated his 97 loves the JSB Heavies in .177 I'm seeing a trend. Is it because for the American market the power is turned up?
rjos3ph, I was thinking the .22 as well at first. I've always owned .177 but have not owned any for about 12 yrs. I am now thinking the .177 because of the higher power of the newer models like the HW97K. I figure I can get plenty of knockdown power with the heavier pellets at the greater velocities because of their lower drag in the smaller diameter. What was your reasoning for the .22 cal over .177?
Adam, Thanks for the tip on the Straight Shooters pellet sampler. I would have never found them on my own.
EMrider, You are the second person who has stated his 97 loves the JSB Heavies in .177 I'm seeing a trend. Is it because for the American market the power is turned up?
rjos3ph, I was thinking the .22 as well at first. I've always owned .177 but have not owned any for about 12 yrs. I am now thinking the .177 because of the higher power of the newer models like the HW97K. I figure I can get plenty of knockdown power with the heavier pellets at the greater velocities because of their lower drag in the smaller diameter. What was your reasoning for the .22 cal over .177?
Adam, Thanks for the tip on the Straight Shooters pellet sampler. I would have never found them on my own.
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Padd I don't own a 177 so don't know much about them. It just seems to me with the lower weight it would lose velocity much faster. I received an email from UPS, should deliver tomorrow.
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