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    There must be some precious memories locked in those BSA and Webley rifles you've owned Jasp. I don't know what it is with BSA and me. There was never anything technically wrong with BSA rifles, I remember; nor was there ever an issue with their accuracy. I had a family friend who shot with an Airsporter .22 at the time I had my FWB Sport, 1978-84 and he absolutely swore by it as a reliable, accurate rifle. He sure bagged enough rabbits and woodpidgeon with it. He had it still when I had switched to an HW80 as my main hunting gun and my FWB Sport was eventually sold on. Half an inch of
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    Hang on here!!! Did I just see you are being given an Original 45??? You jammy beggar!!!
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    Yes Wurz mate I'll give you that, I do have a soft spot for the Pro Sport in a big way. For years I pined for one but, Air Arms would not make make it in a dedicated left-hand version. So I went for the TX200 instead, which is a bloody fine rifle by ant standard. My TX200HC is the best .177 rifle I've ever known. But, I've seen the accuracy-brilliance of the HW77 .22 for too long and that's now the apple of my eye. I'm seriously thinking of selling my .22 TX200 and HW80K .22 to fund the purchase of a lefty Pro Sport though. With that rifle joining what I have in my armoury I would have all
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    I'd say the FWB Sport and early HW80 were about the same for accuracy. The Feinwerkbau Sport was around 10.5ft/lbs output which was a norm for a top quality spring air rifle back then. Along with the Original 45 break barrel, these three German rifles had a really purposeful yet elegant look and quality that a lot of young shooters like me were taken with, big style. (Whatever happened to Original?). The HW80 traded on being a powerhouse air rifle that appealed to the market because it was the first commercially-made air rifle to actually make it to 11+ ft/lbs output consistently. Thus w
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    Definately a hare and great shooting again Gary. Spa to you mate. Simon
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    What about covering the hard board with a deeply padded cushion of some kind Chris? That would make a more comfortable, dampened support for your hand or forearm and increase your control with it. Looks good! Simon
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    If you are already well served with an air rifle in your collection, I'd go for 17HMR. That's my next shooting goal. Simon
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    AAAWWW!! Fantastic rifle moley!! The Feinwerkbau Sport was a rifle from the late 1970s. From an era before the advent of Pre-Charged Pneumatic actions. It was a beautifully made, Uber accurate .22 rifle for the time and helped keep Germany at the top of the world's foremost air rifle producers. It was right-hand only as I remember but the stock was no problem for a lefty like me. It was a fair old handful of Beech but it fitted like a bespoke custom-made rifle. It must have cost Feinwerkbau a fortune to produce a commercial sporting air rifle with the level of quality this one had. But look
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    Sean... Restoring a gun is all well and good if it is financially viable; just needs a bit of cosmetic clean-up or, the gun is a rare, one-of-a-kind model. But if this is a basket case HW77, you might as well save up your cash and buy a new one. For what's the price to buy plus rebluing (don't paint the thing, it never looks right unless it's done properly) plus spares, refurbing the stock properly and God knows how many hours graft you need to put in, you'll have paid new gun money for a done-up job that still may not perform as good and certainly won't look as good if it's a bish, bash, bos
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    Hi Sean. The great thing about Weihrauchs is that they are not difficult to repair and restore and parts are easy to get hold of from Hull Cartridge or via you gunshop. As long as the barrel is good and true and the inside cylinder faces are undamaged by scoring from damaged/broken springs etc., the rest of this 77 can be restored to a superbly accurate rifle once more. What do you mean by a new scope rail though? These rifles have perfectly good scoperails as recessed grooves cut into the top of the cylinder. Simon
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    Hi Beano. Could be a few things not quite right here. Firstly, it sounds like your scope might actually be out of focus. Are you honestly getting a crisp, pin-sharp sightpicture? Does it have an Adjustable Objective? that's an ajustable front focus ring? And the reticle focus is the moveable ring at the back of the occular lens or eye-bell. Usually marked with a +.- symbol. Try adjusting those. If you are seeing well and good by daylight, but it's not so good in low light, you need to scroll your Magnification down, as this lets in more light and helps you see better but it can affect
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    Having seen you shoot with a walking stick support Andy, I can describe it as a sitting position, with stick held in the cup and lower fingers of your left palm and the rifle forestock resting on your 2nd and index fingers. At no point is your rifle actually in contact with the stick you are holding. Simon
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    Not in this current climate. I would do as you have and ensure safe delivery of the rifle just as soon as the funds have cleared for it. Simon
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    Must say I'm under the impression that Chris is shooting his rifle off the sticks themselves. Not with padding or cradles of any sort Matt.
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    Save your money fella and TuTus away, I'm not accusing you of falsifying anything Chris. I just asked for more conclusive results than you've shown so far. At no point have I cast aspersions on your shooting skill level. If you read what I've actually stated, I want you to succeed and disprove what has been an absolute rule against spring rifles for decades. You need better data than you've used so far, and I merely made a suggestion that would help you get it. I'm trying to get you to use varying changes of range and direction to see how much you zero will be affected. If at all or, by how dr
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    Chris. Two facts about me that should be understood. I NEVER approach anything with a closed mind. 2. Neither am I labouring under anything of the misconception you began this thread by accusing those who shoot a springer with. Please, by all means carry on with your investigations and if it proves successful for you that's fantastic. If it doesn't or, is only of limited success, that's how it is. At the very worst, we might agree to differ but please, you'll gain far more respect and credence for your investigations if you stop insulting your readers with accusations of closed-mindedness
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    Lovely rifle Darryl. From the past hunting forays you've written about with this BSA S10, some lucky fella will land himself a cracking hunting rig for the money. All the best with the sale but, you'll miss this gun mate. Simon
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    Chris your posts are there to be read. This is a forum and by that definition a place of debate and discussion. It's nothing to do with ego, or NIH or anything else. If you don't wish me to read them and debate with you what I have come to know by my own practical experience, with what you have set out to prove, then don't post them up and invite comment. I am not the fount of all shooting knowledge my friend but, there is a finite level of know-how and a few sound marksmanship principles to apply to shooting a spring rifle with all the accuracy of a recoiless PCP. A fact some still
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    EXACTLY! Well said Matt And the most consistent, aim-supportive device they've yet come up with for a spring rifle is.... your forehand palm! I just wanted our friend here to run with it and see what he comes up with. Simon
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    Interesting stuff Manco. The misconception I have been labouring under, was as a direct result of trying to shoot a recoiling spring rifle off solid rests and, even padded rests and, try as I might, I could not get any degree of accuracy I would be remotely happy with. I don't wish to sound rude but, I still remain unconvinced by the way you have presented this to be honest Manco. Your choice of target is bits of labels with no discernable aiming point. These test groups are focused on nothing I can possibly accept as a reliable datum. Would you be so kind as to set up a series of
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    Very true Craig. The real power of an air rifle is how accurate it truly is. Not in the grunt-level at the muzzle. I was an ardent proponent for FAC level air power in .22 calibre hunting air rifles but, I've changed my mind as spring powered air rifles at least, have improved and their accuracy and reliability today, has never been better. I love my FAC HW80 for it's precise pellet accuracy with a whacking level of poke, but, I wouldn't have my HW77 or TX200 .22 rifles upped in power by a joule. About 10.5 ft/lbs produces a very sweet shooting rifle and a very accurate shot. I li
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    H&N FIELD AND TARGET TROPHY! That's the first port of call for a pellet in .20 calibre Shepp! Andy's HW90 was doing amazing shooting on these pellets, with him the other day, when he was over at my shoot. Sounds like it's going to be lovely to shoot with. The HW95 is a sweet, compact rifle to shoot with straight off the peg. You got a really great deal here mate Best regards for it Shepp. Simon
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    There goes my conscience again. Thank you Andy!
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    Hi Darren. Yep, thats right mate, its called a Banshee I think. Bill. Dead right Bill. SWFS take a basic HW95, polish, hone and tune it's innards to perfection, add one of their own custom tuning springs and finish it off with a Ginb custom walnut stock. Banshee is just soooo not the right name to call it. To say they look and shoot bloody amazing is an understatement! Wonder if I could sell my TX200 and HW80K to fund the purchase of one?!! Simon
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    There is a lot of truth in Rabbits appearing in rain after hot, dry spells. They drink the fresh rain water as they eat. Similarly, dawn generally provides more dew water than evening and thus, is a productive time to be out shooting. If there is woodland on your permission you will find them within the cover of trees and low light shade and on the leeward side of sloping ground. Their eyesight is not so good as their hearing and smell senses; so, they love a blustery wind which acts as an accoustic amplifier and carries any noise and sound, and scents, of approaching enemies towards them, bet
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