A fun little video for you guys and gals. Wondering what your pick would be...?
HW/Weihrauch If i could only keep one air rifle...
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Great video and great rifles, thanks for sharing.
I have the HW30S in .22 caliber that John in Pa tuned, it has a Airgun Headquarters indoor shooting kit installed and it is an absolute pleasure to shoot.
I wanted a springer that I could shoot as I got older, and I picked .22 because the pellets are easier to handle.
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I agree with “Pellets and Pistons”. Would have to make my selection at four. HW30-.177, HW98-.22, HW95-.22, HW55-.177. Also have the HW97-.22 but to heavy to make the list.
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If I couldn't use powder burners it would have to be my 177 HW50. It's reliably accurate and strong enough for light pesting. I like it's size, weight and balance over all my other Weihrauchs. Pretty good plinking gun.
Since I can use powder burners my choice would be my peep sighted 177 Hw30. Most fun rifle I own PERIOD.
Since I can use powder burners my choice would be my peep sighted 177 Hw30. Most fun rifle I own PERIOD.
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Ron. I absolutely agree with you. I primarily shoot powder burners. When in the lazy plinking mood, which I usually am, the HW30-.177 with peep Is my grab and go.
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Of the few airguns {Old Benjamin .177 pump, HW50s .177, R9 .177 and a Red Ryder}, it'd be the Beeman R9. Compared to the HW50s which has a twang to it, the R9 just has a thud and no twang, been like that since I bought it new.
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I’ll get back to you. We finally have decent weather and Lord willing and the creek don’t rise I have a little free time. Going to put some meaningful rounds through the FWB 124 and MK1 HW77 I got recently. Both those guns are sweet shooters.
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It’s really not a question of what is your favorite airgun. Favorites come in different flavors. Favorite to shoot, favorite to look at, favorite in quality, etc. I don’t have that many airguns anymore, but like the ones I have. Certainly don’t need/want any more.
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I couldn't break it down to just one but I could break it down for one in each category they shine in.
Hunting would be hands down my ASP20
Indoor target would go to my Diana 75
Outdoor bench would go to my .22 97K or .22 LGV but the ASP20 rocks this roll suprisingly well too while being a hammer.
Woods gun goes to the FWB Sport. Its fairly light, shoulders very well, and the irons are fantastic.
Indoor pesting would go to the 30S but the 75 would handle this roll too if I still had to limit my guns.
And finally, I'm keeping the Theoben Evolution and HW55 just because I'm not selling them. Even in a hypothetical situation like this it hurts to think about.
Hunting would be hands down my ASP20
Indoor target would go to my Diana 75
Outdoor bench would go to my .22 97K or .22 LGV but the ASP20 rocks this roll suprisingly well too while being a hammer.
Woods gun goes to the FWB Sport. Its fairly light, shoulders very well, and the irons are fantastic.
Indoor pesting would go to the 30S but the 75 would handle this roll too if I still had to limit my guns.
And finally, I'm keeping the Theoben Evolution and HW55 just because I'm not selling them. Even in a hypothetical situation like this it hurts to think about.
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If I could keep only one it would be the one I have never owned; an HW77 in .177 tuned to 12 fpe perfection by my friend and mentor, Motorhead or my friend Cameron Kerndt if he isn't busy winning world championships in far away places.
I don't hunt with air guns so weight isn't an issue and I like under levers. At 12 fpe it would have a very mild shot cycle, I could scope it and compete in field target during the warm months and put a nice, old school diopter rear sight on it and compete in 10m matches during the off season.
That OEM stock though......ugh. It would at least need an adjustable butt pad but might be replaced by something aftermarket that was more ergonomic. I'd just have to try it and see.
I don't hunt with air guns so weight isn't an issue and I like under levers. At 12 fpe it would have a very mild shot cycle, I could scope it and compete in field target during the warm months and put a nice, old school diopter rear sight on it and compete in 10m matches during the off season.
That OEM stock though......ugh. It would at least need an adjustable butt pad but might be replaced by something aftermarket that was more ergonomic. I'd just have to try it and see.
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Ed Zachary. Which is why I decided if I can only keep one, I’m keeping the one entire lot. It’s Texas. “Come and take it” LOL.
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Great choices! I've had all three, HW50S would be my pick out of those three.
I currently only own a Diana 280 in .177, and it is by far my favorite springer I've ever set up.
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R1lover would think I'd died if I didn't pop in here and say "HW 55."
The hard part is picking which stock - they each have a mini-niche of their own, lol! Would it be bending the "one rifle" criterion too far, if I kept one action and 5 stocks?
The hard part is picking which stock - they each have a mini-niche of their own, lol! Would it be bending the "one rifle" criterion too far, if I kept one action and 5 stocks?
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