Hey readyfisher9,
I recently orderd a 16j / sub 12 fpe HW97K in .177 from Krale. Three days later it arrived in Indiana. (16j / sub-12 fpe HW97K or TX200 not available in USA...only FAC)
I couldn’t be happier with this HW97K. It shoots H&N FTT, JSB Exact, and Crosman Premier HPs (7.9-8.65 gr) extremely well at 780-790 fps. All three shoot 1” groups or better at 16yds(near zero) and 36yds(far zero). The FTT and Crosman HPs shoot best. Occasionally you get a loose fitting HP (you’ll feel it). The JSB Exacts (4.51) chambers a little loosely but consistent. (4.52) might be more accurate. The FTTs shot l-7/8” group at 55 yards, last evening. Haven’t tried the others that far, yet.
Lower power, a little easier to cock, a little less violent shot cycle, might last a little longer, no need for a $90 tune or de-tune kit in a new rifle, but it’s an option. And it likes Crosman Premier HPs.....less than $6 (500) at Walmart. This is my first springer.... no twang noise to me.....lots of fun... will make me a better marksman.
Regards,
John
P.S. I’d like to thank Joe (Cyclops Videos). His hard work helped me choose the HW97K and an Arken SH-4 FFP Scope.
I recently orderd a 16j / sub 12 fpe HW97K in .177 from Krale. Three days later it arrived in Indiana. (16j / sub-12 fpe HW97K or TX200 not available in USA...only FAC)
I couldn’t be happier with this HW97K. It shoots H&N FTT, JSB Exact, and Crosman Premier HPs (7.9-8.65 gr) extremely well at 780-790 fps. All three shoot 1” groups or better at 16yds(near zero) and 36yds(far zero). The FTT and Crosman HPs shoot best. Occasionally you get a loose fitting HP (you’ll feel it). The JSB Exacts (4.51) chambers a little loosely but consistent. (4.52) might be more accurate. The FTTs shot l-7/8” group at 55 yards, last evening. Haven’t tried the others that far, yet.
Lower power, a little easier to cock, a little less violent shot cycle, might last a little longer, no need for a $90 tune or de-tune kit in a new rifle, but it’s an option. And it likes Crosman Premier HPs.....less than $6 (500) at Walmart. This is my first springer.... no twang noise to me.....lots of fun... will make me a better marksman.
Regards,
John
P.S. I’d like to thank Joe (Cyclops Videos). His hard work helped me choose the HW97K and an Arken SH-4 FFP Scope.
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