What springer did you shoot today?
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Sounds to me like he owes you some beers anyway.Yes, it has the stock full power spring. The only mods I've made are removing the iron sights, and adding a Dianawerk muzzle weight and sling swivel studs. I had planned on digging out the chrono to see what kind of velocity I'd get with the heavy pellets, but then I remembered I loaned it to my nephew and he's yet to return it. He's gonna owe me some beers if he keeps it any longer.
I have no words. So cool.
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No shooting today. Eye doctor annual appointment with dilation and a referral to a cataract specialist. 7+ hours later my eyes are not back to normal.
Sigh.
Sigh.
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I have been working at a friend's pawnshop this week. And low and behold, look what walks in the door. Snagged it immediately. Finally got one for a non crazy price.
No time for shooting much of anything until Sunday
No time for shooting much of anything until Sunday
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4 rifles today two 77 long, .177 and .22 and the same in 97k. 
77 .117
97k .177
97k Blackline stn .22
77 .22
first row 0 scope. center row is 77, 3rd is 97. Five shots each target. 25 yds
32 yds. Unfortunately I was racing against the sun, 8:40pm when I finished. Crow
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It's still raining, so I'm once again shooting outdoor targets from indoors. 4" steel plates at 50yds with the .22 HW98. The 98 was my first break barrel springer. If I could have only one air rifle, this one would be it. Shoots well with a large variety of ammo, and is far less hold sensitive than my other springers.
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I received the scope for the old Winchester on Wednesday and I was able to get it zeroed at 50 feet inside today. The 25 yard range was
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I’m with you on the 98. Such an easy gun to shoot. Crow
Great shot. Looks like a blast. Crow
Almost there. Crow
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Two favorites tonite. A HW 98 .22. Awesome break barrrel.
And a Pro Sport .22.
Both are clean winners, Crow
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What is this cold of which you speak?
Couple fan favorites today. Just out at 15 yards shooting spinners, Cooper the Squirrel, and a couple cans. After pushing a jag through the barrel the .177 HW35E finally seems to be the shooter it always should have been. Waiting on new glass to get here or scope to be returned from Athlon, whatever comes first so I can really test it. The .22 HW45 might be the most challenging thing I’ve ever shot. It’s a blast trying to master it and it improves your overall shooting.
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I had shorts and tee shirt on. It dropped fast to the low 60’s with a night air.
‘If you master the 45, you’ll be my hero. Crow
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Crow - Why do you like the Pro Sport better than the TX200? I like how the HC - Hunter Carbine - looks better; but I've read some less than wonderful things about its cocking.
Also, how would you rate cocking effort of the Hunter Carbine vs. HW97K?
For that matter, how would you rate cocking effort / experience between the Pro Sport and the HC?
I'm still trying to make up my mind between another HW97K, HW77K, Pro Sport or HC.
And thanks for all of the insights you share on this list / thread!
Also, how would you rate cocking effort of the Hunter Carbine vs. HW97K?
For that matter, how would you rate cocking effort / experience between the Pro Sport and the HC?
I'm still trying to make up my mind between another HW97K, HW77K, Pro Sport or HC.
And thanks for all of the insights you share on this list / thread!
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We are supposed to get down to 60 tonight. A friend of mine went on a motorcycle trip to Boise, ID from Cheyenne last week. On his way home he spent a night in Dubois, WY. When he headed out it was 43 degrees with rain. I like the heater in my car.
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There's a strange yellow ball in the sky this morning, I think it's that thing they call the sun. Anyway, it's 58 F and sunny finally, so I spent a couple hours early this AM shooting the .177 HW50S. Trying out some JSB 16.2 gr domed pellets. Shooting steel silhouettes at 50 yds. As expected they require more holdover than my usual Gamo 10.5 gr rounds, but once you figure out the proper mil-dot to use, they hit consistently and hard. They really cartwheel those 1/10 scale rams. Loving the new Sportsmatch medium rings. Gets the Bug Buster down nice and low, and the recoil stop works perfectly. Excellent rings for the money.
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My Pro Sports feel best to hold. IMO the nicest looking current springer. The insides are just as nice as the outside.
I also like the looks of the Hunter, but it ends there. Both my Hunters I find difficult to release the cocking arm. They put a knurled grip to assist, I find it hard on my finger tips and I’ve been working with rocks last 5 years. I find the TX the more user friendly.
‘Loading the PS is much easier than the Hunter, no bear trap. Imperative you hang onto cocking arm, you should any way.
I would say the Hunter and PS would be comparable in jacking.
‘The 97k is easier to jack over the Hunter, as well loading with much more room for large hands.
I love the looks of the Hunter. It would be the last of the 4 because of the release.
‘I’m thinking of selling a Hunter to replace it with one of the new stocks. I would get another TX.
‘I was told 3 different times by an Air Arms dealer that his rep said there’s talk of discontinuing the Pro Sport. Another crime. If the PS had a new stock I would have bought a third.
Now I’m always at a bench.
If you don’t have a 97k in .20. That would be my recommendation. Crow
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Any other SPRINGER guys going to EBR to shoot in the 50yd card? Be nice to meetup and talk some springer at a heavily addicted PCP event!
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