HW35E vs HW50S

I don’t really know much about the rifles you’re considering but I recently bought a HW97kt and the best pricing was from Krale in the Netherlands, even with the shipping I paid about $200 less than other dealers and it arrived in 2 days. 

I had an hw35 and it was nice. It has a short stroke, but was really smooth.

If you're looking for something in between HW30 and HW95 -> HW35 is a great choice. It's a solid, smooth and classic looking airgun. Very shootable and one of the most reilable springers ever made in a history of airguns.

It's neither my pic nor my gun, but this is one stunning looking HW35:

My Hw35 from 1969 is the best airgun i have, period! It is a 177, but i want a 22 version also, get it! 

The HW35 was the king of air rifles until the FWB124 and Beeman R1 pushed it to the sidelines. It is still a beautiful and unique gun. For your needs I would also consider the venerable HW97.

And be sure to check THIS! I think I may end up with HW35 in my airgun closet soon...

The 35 is no lightweight , either.
Where do you live?

Send me an email njnoodles at verizon dot net, I will send you a picture of the HW30/HW50S/HW35E side by side so you can compare them.

Noodles 

"hdrk1111"High deserts of so cal. Up above San Bernardino around Apple valley. Are you familiar with the area?

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High desert, Boise, ID. Ground squirrel and rock chuck territory. Had a friend in Apple Valley a long time ago.

Noodles, would you post a picture and a comparison. I am stuck between the HW50,35e,50 and 95. I have the HW97 and 30. I want less pull effort than the 97. Where would you go?

I can' figure out how to add my pictures into the post, they are large and High Def. I find that I take my Soft Tune HW50 on outings that require walking, they are all amazing, mine are all tuned by John Thomas. The HW50 is the Perfect size, for What I think will be practical for you, slightly larger than the H30, Slightly smaller and lighter than the H35E. I love them all, and at one point own the HW50 & HW35. My HW30 is Nickle in Laminate, My HW50 is the Typical Blued/Wood, and the HW35E is Nickle/Walnut, email me for pictures or texted me (917) eight eight seven- five 3 two zero, I work from 6pm-10am, so anytime to call or texted, or email is fine.

I just bought an HW54 Airking 177, it' being send to John Thomas for a Soft 14 ft lb tue, I like Soft Tune Springers, & Use my PCPS for higher power, my HWS are all 177

I am going to guess you meant Diana 54 Air King ? No biggy. I just received an Air King in .177 . Carrying that beast very far would be work. I will use it at the bench or from my Caldwell Deadshot Fieldpod , often in a hide tent. If I must walk , the venerable FWB 124D I bought in 1979 is much more manageable , and it has a sling. I am going out today to sight the 54 in , and begin finding the best pellet. I am thinking a heavy pellet around 10.5 grain maybe the trick. That is how it turned out with my Umarex Octane. Accurate at close range with the CP 7.97 ammo , the pellets would tumble past 30+ yards. Is that because they went over the speed of sound at the muzzle , but then got destabilized as they slowed down ? I used the H and N Baracuda Match 10.65 grain pellet and the problem went away. Only a guess , but the heavy ammo served me better. I let the Octane go away , and if a springer suits me , then the 54 might be it. I also shoot a Walther Rotex in .22 for hunting , and that rifle is accurate. (15.59 JSP )

Is the HW35E awkward for lefties?

No. I am left handed and the HW35 is very natural. In fact in makes me wonder if it is not more of an issue for people who are right handed. So do not let being LH scare you away from a 35.

I like my HW50. Its been a great gun.