Theoben Sirocco Deluxe .177, Hakko scope failure

[KWK]

I had this RWS Hakko 2-7x32 on my Theoben for many years. Over 25. I prefer the Sirocco for it's manageable weight. 7 1/2 lbs. Like an R9. I haven't used the Theo very often the last 20. Used it a good bit the first decade or so. Carried it in the field a lot. Today I was shooting it and the reticule in the scope rotated. Now it's junk!

So I grabbed a 2-7x32 Airmax and mounted it. Then proceeded to sight it in.

I got it zeroed at 25 yards after a few shots and then shot at one of the holes. The 2-7Airmax crosshairs are a little bit thick for target precision. Circled lightly. 5 shots on top of the first hole. .245 ctc. I almost forgot how much fun this gun is. RWS Superdomes. 15 or 16fpe. The Sirocco and Countryman is where all the Theoben fun started. Practically hand made. Still in immaculate condition after many years of fun. I purchased from Davis at Air Rifle Headquarters late 1980's. I still have the slip and box.

 

[Lewis]

That's a shame. The old Hakko's are great.

 

[KWK]

No shame. It was used when I put it on the Theoben. 35 years of service on springers. I can't complain.

 

[RM100GUY]

Very sorry for your scope failure, however scopes are a dime a dozen...that Sirocco on the other hand, find three more and I will take two, and you have the box for yours yet! Well done taking such good care if it over the years...yeah I'm a Theoben fan boy. Thanks for posting.

 

[Hw9720]

There is a place in Florida that repairs all scopes.I do not remember there name. They did all the warranty work for Redfield when they went belly up. I have had a couple of scopes fixed at the place years ago.



tim

 

[JohnnyPiston]

KWK,

That is a sweet Theoben, thanks for sharing! I need to scope my Evolution and enjoy some trigger time with that beauty.

Any idea how many shots you have through it? Reports of Theoben rammers performing to spec after decades of use is not uncommon, testament to their robust construction and power plant reliability.



HW9720, I believe the place you're referring to was ABO Repair. Unfortunately it seems they're no longer in business. 

 

[KWK]

Wifey of 32 years and I used to go plinking on the weekends. She carried her trusty R7 and I most often had the Theoben. The Sirocco is not a boat anchor. Over a pound lighter than an Eliminator or HW90. So I enjoyed carrying it. One of our favorite places to go was along the railroad track where we would shoot at the little 8 oz water bottles railroaders had scattered everywhere as we saw them. Sometimes you could only make out a corner of the bottle and have to guage the distance. Try to roll it. Pure plinking pleasure. Best way to develop offhand shooting skills. Another favorite target of mine is the seed balls on sycamore trees. Shooting offhand. They puff satisfyingly when hit. The early Theoben triggers were very good. Called the "Webley Omega based" trigger. My trigger is consistent and light. Crisp with no creep. So precision shooting is possible. Theoben had some arrangement with Webley as the early guns had Webley barrels as well. And BSA Meteor cocking links. The first Theobens even had BSA Meteor triggers.

JOHNNY, I fired thousands of shots through my gun but have no idea how many. It still has the original Zephyr piston seal and oil seals after 33 years. I resisted the temptation to pump the powerplant to super magnum. So it has been totally reliable.

Only thing I don't like is the bent strap trigger guard. They should/could have done something better. And they did when they brought out the Sirocco Classic around 1990. I have for years considered retrofitting or making another. Would really improve the gun appearance wise.

I have a service instruction sheet for this gun. I will post a copy in the near future. I plan on sending a copy to Garvin at vintageairgungallery to add to his Sirocco page.

 

[JohnnyPiston]

KWK, thanks for sharing that. Enjoyed the anecdote.

 

[JAMz]

Awesome!