Ordered a new Springer today.

[JEFFPPC]

Since my venture into springers this past Jan I have over 7000 shots out of my TX200. It was originally tuned at 806fps. The spring went bad, I had John Thomas from Pa retune it to 704fps. It shoots easier now. Not really more accurate but easier to get there. So I have been curious how a .22 would do compared to the 177 and how a HK97 would compare. Today I ordered one from Pyramyd Air. It will go straight to John for tuning. It's going to be interesting.

 

[Sqwirl57]

Hated my .22 TX200 (my .177 is fantastic) but love my .22 97K. 17fpe, quiet, and a great shot cycle. You'll love it. Congrats man.

 

[SoCalAirrifles]

I have shot the HW97 in.22 for a few years now. It’s literally my favorite gun to shoot and is on par with most PCP airguns I own out to 50 yards. (If you do your part as they say) I like it so much just ordered the HW97K in .177 cal.

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

I was a .177 diehard for over 3 decades. Wouldn’t consider anything else. Finally started playing with 22 caliber over a decade ago. That’s about all I shoot anymore. 97,98,95,35. All 22 caliber. I still like my 177’s, 30,55 but just don’t find myself shooting them as much. I think you’ll really enjoy your 97 in 22 caliber. Please keep us informed.

 

[Deerstalker]

My HW95L .22 average is about 17 FPE, (722 FPS), and is a joy to shoot. My wife also enjoys plinking from our back deck and she can usually keep decent groups. The rifle seems to shoot the H&N FTT 14.66 gr pellets best.

 

[maxtrouble]

Excellent rifle and caliber choice. I also recommend the H&N FTT 14.6 552's or 553 head size. Weihrauch barrels chuck them well. Mine will also shoot the Crosman 14.3 Domed fairly well. Good enough for plinking. .22's hit cans like a freight train compared to .177's.

 

[1BadDart]

Keep us posted.

 

[luckybuckeye]

Congrats I think you will like it. I have a hw97 in .177 and would love to have one in either .20 or .22. They are great guns.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Keep us posted.

Will do.

 

[boscoebrea]

Another happy .22 HW97 shooter here.

 

[SoCalAirrifles]

Was able to take home first place at extreme benchrest 50 yd springer relay With my HW97 in .22 I was shooting the 14 grain jsb in .22 won $1000.00 dollar gift card to Air guns of Az; so naturally I ordered the HW97K in .177

 

[beerthief]

MY HW97 was tuned by Tony in PA , absolutely wonderful to shoot .

 

[TiredRooster]

You will really enjoy it. I have a HW97k in .22 and have to say it is really a super sweet shooting rifle.

 

[JEFFPPC]

My HW95L .22 average is about 17 FPE, (722 FPS), and is a joy to shoot. My wife also enjoys plinking from our back deck and she can usually keep decent groups. The rifle seems to shoot the H&N FTT 14.66 gr pellets best.

Thats the pellet my tuner, John Thomas from Pa. recommened. The TX .177 likes the AA 8.44 Field Diablo in .451.

 

[abslayer]

HW 97 .22 happy with it is a understatement
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