Sold my S400... Now need some wise advice

[tdesnos 6]

Ok, i got rid of my S400 this weekend, since i haven't yet got permission and figured now's the time to treat myself. I was at my local gun smith's this weekend (PJ Draper's) and was playing the Daystate Air Wolf which was impressive, but it's a tad on the pricey side and i'm concerned id look like an 'all the gear, no idea' kinda guy. I know i have no idea, but i don't think there's a need to advertise it BUT, that said the rifle still impressed me.

Then there's the classic Rapid 7, my boy hood dream rifle, John Darling used to use it, and i still like the look of it, and i'm told shoots beautifully - but, if i get that i'm left thinking 'is the HW100 better?' or the R10 - Zini i have read loves this. OR, are they equally matched and just personal preference. Advice please guys and gals!

 

Cheers

 

Tris

[stealthy1 3,964]

Do I really have to say how much I love my HW100T, its a mass murderer

[tdesnos 6]

Do I really have to say how much I love my HW100T, its a mass murderer

 

Haha! Ok, ok you love your 100 i get it! Really, is it above the others? Or is just an emotional preference?

[davyt63 1,845]

hi trist

all models are good ones

i must admit i also like the rapid 7,but have never tried one, so who knows?

 

as for the HW100 its a great bit of kit a tad heavy but nice hunting rifle,i do like it

 

as for the air wolf i tried one of these at the CLA and did not like it ,

but had a go with the huntsman classic!! now theres a rilfle i wouldnt mind getting my hands on,

even if i have to sell my AAS410K .22 & hw100 .177

regards

 

davy

[stealthy1 3,964]

Do I really have to say how much I love my HW100T, its a mass murderer

 

Haha! Ok, ok you love your 100 i get it! Really, is it above the others? Or is just an emotional preference?

 

 

Yep! As Davy says, its a very good hunting rifle, I tried quite a few of my mates guns before I settled for the HW100T, and I have to say it just blew me away, I had £1100 on me when I went to buy my gun, so money was'nt the problem, but this gun just fit me like a glove, and the pellet apon pellet shooting impressed me no end, I dont know anyone who has one thats not impressed by the gun, I've had mine nearly two years now, and I'm still not bored watching the pellets slap down bunnies, try one and see what you think

[Catcher 1 639]

Hi had the rapid 7 about 95 was for ever having to get it repaired.Mybe a better gun now.atb. Catcher

[MAACCY 105]

hi mate ive had the air wolf and i have got the one down from the ranger personnaly i think they are over priced the hw 100 is a cracking rifle and i also like the magizine a very well made gun and well priced atb

[davyt63 1,845]

another thing that i tink! is not nice is there is no barrel band, its a floating barrel isnt it?

wouldnt like to slip and fall with it on me shoulder

just MO

 

regards

 

davy

[tdesnos 6]

hi trist

all models are good ones

i must admit i also like the rapid 7,but have never tried one, so who knows?

 

as for the HW100 its a great bit of kit a tad heavy but nice hunting rifle,i do like it

 

as for the air wolf i tried one of these at the CLA and did not like it ,

but had a go with the huntsman classic!! now theres a rilfle i wouldnt mind getting my hands on,

even if i have to sell my AAS410K .22 & hw100 .177

regards

 

davy

 

Hmmm... The huntsman still utilizes the archaic concept of a 'manual' trigger unit (don't you know! ) am i right? Is the electronic trigger the thing you didn't like about the Air Wolf? As i found the lack of movement in the rifle when firing staggering. But, i think i would a bit of a cock poncing around with one of these - that and the price are the only reservation i have about this rifle.

 

The Rapid 7 is close to my heart, but it's old now. I don't like the new variations. Just the good old mk1 in .22 thank you very much But, it's old enough now that i'm just double-checking (being as i've been out of touch with air rifles for a few years) that it's not old hat.

 

I have heard the HW100 is a tad, but, that doesn't really bother me. As Boris The Bulletdodger says in his Russian accent: "heavy is good, heavy is reliable, and if it doesn't work you can always hit them with it"

[davyt63 1,845]

hi mate ive had the air wolf and i have got the one down from the ranger personnaly i think they are over priced the hw 100 is a cracking rifle and i also like the magizine a very well made gun and well priced atb

 

 

there you go!! C'MON JOIN THE HW CLUB

[stealthy1 3,964]

hi mate ive had the air wolf and i have got the one down from the ranger personnaly i think they are over priced the hw 100 is a cracking rifle and i also like the magizine a very well made gun and well priced atb

 

 

there you go!! C'MON JOIN THE HW CLUB

 

 

C'mon, you know you want one

[tdesnos 6]

another thing that i tink! is not nice is there is no barrel band, its a floating barrel isnt it?

wouldnt like to slip and fall with it on me shoulder

just MO

 

regards

 

davy

 

Yeah, i know on full bore the 'floating barrel' concept is supposed to improve accuracy. Whether this is true on air rifles i'm not sure, and if so, whether it is practical on an everyday in the field sporting rifle that is going to get knocked around, i guess, is another debate

[davyt63 1,845]

hi trist

all models are good ones

i must admit i also like the rapid 7,but have never tried one, so who knows?

 

as for the HW100 its a great bit of kit a tad heavy but nice hunting rifle,i do like it

 

as for the air wolf i tried one of these at the CLA and did not like it ,

but had a go with the huntsman classic!! now theres a rilfle i wouldnt mind getting my hands on,

even if i have to sell my AAS410K .22 & hw100 .177

regards

 

davy

 

Hmmm... The huntsman still utilizes the archaic concept of a 'manual' trigger unit (don't you know! ) am i right? Is the electronic trigger the thing you didn't like about the Air Wolf? As i found the lack of movement in the rifle when firing staggering. But, i think i would a bit of a cock poncing around with one of these - that and the price are the only reservation i have about this rifle.

 

The Rapid 7 is close to my heart, but it's old now. I don't like the new variations. Just the good old mk1 in .22 thank you very much But, it's old enough now that i'm just double-checking (being as i've been out of touch with air rifles for a few years) that it's not old hat.

 

I have heard the HW100 is a tad, but, that doesn't really bother me. As Boris The Bulletdodger says in his Russian accent: "heavy is good, heavy is reliable, and if it doesn't work you can always hit them with it"

 

no it just did not feel right, but the classic did!!

regards

 

davy

[bedrock 16]

All the top end pcps can out shoot the person behind them. Get what feels good to you.

but had a go with the huntsman classic!! now theres a rilfle i wouldnt mind getting my hands on

Davy I’ve shot the huntsman classic when they first came out and they are unbelievable. I would sell the misses to own one any offers lads

[tdesnos 6]

Hmm... i'm getting alot of HW100 being pushed my way Ok guys, you've got me interested, well, alot more interested than i originally was in this chunk of German metal. I'm gonna go do some research...