Preferred classic rifle!!

[Rob_in_NC]

Classic guns... first two choices (though cant find them any more) Webley FX2000 or Rapier or FX Timberwolf...one of those variants. Or another vote for the FN19. Great guns.

for those available now, both your options listed are great, though my nod would go to the Daystate.

 

[elh0102]

I've seen many good reports, and nothing bad, on the HW100 and considered it for myself.

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/precharged-pcp/weihrauch-hw100-laminate-carbine-with-moderator-.22/

I have two HW100 K laminate rifles, a .22 and .177, have also had a Daystate Huntsman and AA S510. All good guns with specific good/bad features, as with all rifles. The Weihrauch is heavy, but I'm hard pressed to come up with another criticism. In .22 carbine form, it probably gives up a little power to the other two, I'm shooting an 18 grain pellet around 840 fps. The .177 carbine shoots to full FAC velocity levels, and the full length rifle version usually shoots a bit too hot as delivered. Accurate, dependable, easy to maintain, great trigger, very quiet, hard to find anything to not like. 

 

[Poopshoot55]

HW100 Laminate, picked one up from another member a few months back, very quiet and consistently accurate.

 

[Ironox]

Well, all great choices made here. The problem is, it’s very hard to own just one gun. HW with it’s terrific warranty would be a great starting point. 

 

[Parrotculler]

If you are looking for value, I would join THammer in his Kral recommendation. Check out the Maxi with 280 cc cylinder and 53cm barrel.

Excellent balance and unregulated accuracy at 60 yds plus. Also shoots the KO slugs very well. Walnut stock, incredible trigger, power adjuster, great mags. 

 

[Hynzie]

Those are terrific choices. But I always seem to come back to the RAW HM1000. IN WALNUT or . The Black walnut they were using when Martin came across these special blanks truly a classic American made pcp. HYNZIE 4s

 

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Those are terrific choices. But I always seem to come back to the RAW HM1000. IN WALNUT or . The Black walnut they were using when Martin came across these special blanks truly a classic American made pcp. HYNZIE 4s

Not anymore

 

[intenseaty22]

If the Revere's action could fit the Regal non-regulated action, I'd be a happy camper.

Not sure if this is what you mean, but AoA has a Non-Regulated Revere available. Side lever, no regulator. Only thing I don’t like is the air tube is a bit long. I prefer smaller tube even if I get less shots. 

 

[Peskådot671]

If the Revere's action could fit the Regal non-regulated action, I'd be a happy camper.

Not sure if this is what you mean, but AoA has a Non-Regulated Revere available. Side lever, no regulator. Only thing I don’t like is the air tube is a bit long. I prefer smaller tube even if I get less shots. 

It's exactly what I meant. Nice find! It's weird though because, in the specs, it says it has gauges for both pressure and regulator, and the gun is not grouped together with the other versions of the Hunstman. I think AoA needs to add more detail saying it's non-regulated but with the updated magazine and side lever. Thanks!

+1

 

[elh0102]

Those are terrific choices. But I always seem to come back to the RAW HM1000. IN WALNUT or . The Black walnut they were using when Martin came across these special blanks truly a classic American made pcp. HYNZIE 4s

I have an HM1000, and I agree, it's a fine rifle, accurate, match trigger, easy to maintain, a tank. And Martin is a phone call away if needed. But, it's a pretty formidable hunk of machinery to carry around. Very few bottle guns accommodate my tree-resting hunting style very well, but that's just me. I would never dissuade anyone from considering a RAW, with one potential exception. Since the deal was cut with AirForce, I'm not real clear on exactly what materials they supply, and what the level of quality control is in that supply chain management. Hopefully, the RAW brand will maintain its reputation for excellence. 

 

[sasquatch]

I don't have the AA but I do own the Revere and it's a sweet little machine. 

 

[Odoyle]

My 22 unregulated Daystate Regal XL is the most accurate Huntsman I own consistent 1/4" groups at 50 yards JSB 18.1gr. straight out of the tins (that's from a GOOD JSB BATCH LOT).

I have a 22 HUMA regulated version on its way keeping fingers crossed but highly doubtful it can beat 1/4" like my unregulated one.

 

[Odoyle]

HW guns are heavy. Good for bench shooting though.

Find a used AA S410 they go cheap as $350 I have seen (missed that one). Last AA S410 I paid $375 shipped and then a lefty version $350 and a S310 for $300 shipped.

Resale value shows value of used AirArms.

The AA rebadged CZ S200 and S400 MPR and HFT500 all unregulated 12fpe 177s I can highly recommend hands down at pretty much any price though due to their extreme accuracy and being unregulated.

Get the S510 if you can get one for cheap like the price of a used Marauder.

I have a hammer tuned Kral Puncher rifle great consistent unregulated gun.

 

[Gerry52]

FX Royale!!!!

 

[elh0102]

FX Royale!!!!

A great rifle, I love mine, and in my (contrarian) opinion, the only FX platform to own. A bottle gun doesn't accommodate my hunting style very well. But, my synthetic Royale is light, which is a good feature in a woods rifle. If the bottle doesn't interfere with your use, the Royale is a great candidate.

 

[Odoyle]

Agreed with the FX

Royale however unsure if the OP considers bottle fed guns classic style.

BOTTLE FED?

 

[L.Leon]

Agreed with the FX

Royale however unsure if the OP considers bottle fed guns classic style.

BOTTLE FED?

As opposed to breast fed? I like very much the look of the Revere. I like to pest with my PCPs and she would definitely get some marks on her and not be so pretty. 

 

[Odoyle]

OH I'D TAKE BEING BREAST FED ANY DAY OVER A BOTTLE!

 

[Matt247365]

OH I'D TAKE BEING BREAST FED ANY DAY OVER A BOTTLE!

+1

 

[JWilson]

Thanks for all the discussion. I had not really considered the HW100. Now checking them out. Not considering a gun with a fwd bottle.

So I think it is now between the Revere and the HW100 based solely on the forum responses.