weirauch hw77 k

[monkey 2011 2]

Hi pople im new here and. I need some help a lot of my [bANNED TEXT]'s go hunting/shooting in the woods

and as i wanted to get a airgun i went and got a underlever weirauch hw77 .22

Now im starting to think its not up too the job of pest Control

I want to shoot.

Woodpigeon Rabbit Grey squirrel Mice rats

the main thing is rabbits will it be up to the job as i know you peeps know your stuff

its got a bislley scope.

PS Im in kent and looking for places to go shooting if you know of any were i can shoot please please can you help as.

I dont want my gun taken from me if im in the ronge

thanks peeps if you can help

[davyt63 1,845]

Hi pople im new here and. I need some help a lot of my [bANNED TEXT]'s go hunting/shooting in the woods

and as i wanted to get a airgun i went and got a underlever weirauch hw77 .22

Now im starting to think its not up too the job of pest Control

I want to shoot.

Woodpigeon Rabbit Grey squirrel Mice rats

the main thing is rabbits will it be up to the job as i know you peeps know your stuff

its got a bislley scope.

PS Im in kent and looking for places to go shooting if you know of any were i can shoot please please can you help as.

I dont want my gun taken from me if im in the ronge

thanks peeps if you can help

 

 

hi monkey

welcome to the mad house

the weihrauch 77 is more than up for taking legal air gun quarry

but are you??

sorry cant help you with permission,i am in Wiltshire.you will have to start knocking on doors

and make sure you have some shooting insurance,and before you take any live quarry put the time in on paper targets.make sure you know your ranges and mildot(if its a mildot scope?)and you can hit the kill zone every time at any given range within 45yds

 

if i have missed ant thing,some one else will add to your post!

 

hope this helps

 

regards

 

davy

[monkey 2011 2]

so it will work on rabbits then yer as im up for shooting most pests

Edited January 11, 2011 by monkey 2011

[StevoSmith 147]

The HW77 .22 is more than capable of taking quarry.........the only issue is the shooter...this is not to say your not up to it mate......its a matter of confidence and capability.There are many reg's here that use the HW77 on reg basis and have no prob im sure they can give you tips on this.....maybe start on static targets(paper,cans,card)before trying live quarry to gain confidence

 

 

we all love to shoot but none want to wound and make live quarry suffer

Edited January 11, 2011 by StevoSmith

[andyz 30]

I have a HW77K and it's more than capabile of dispatching legal quarry!

 

I would definately agree with everyone else to ensure you're confident enough to hit the kill zone without causing suffering to the quarry!

 

Good luck with the rifle I'm sure you're gonna love it!

 

ATB, Andy

[andyfr1968 772]

Nothing wrong with the 77, it's one of the best springers there is.

 

If you're having problems with it, maybe it's not set up correctly. You say you think it's not up to the job. Why....??

 

Edit to say... Welcome to the forum

Edited January 11, 2011 by andyfr1968

[monkey 2011 2]

all the clips on youtube are m10's

not much 77's

i was in the TA's so shooting isnt a prob for me

I just didnt think it was up to the job thats all soo the 77 wil take down a rabbit

im looking at getting a m10

[pianoman 3,587]

Hi mate and welcome.

First off. Congratulations on buying a really world class air rifle. Now... Asking this question of an HW77 is like asking if the stig can drive!

 

Sounds like you are an inexperienced shooter in need of a bit of help. Why/what is making you think your HW77 isn't up to the hunting task? Likely, it's one or more of the following; in order of likelyhood.

 

1. You need more practice and a bit of coaching help. Just ask here mate.

2. Pellet choice. You need to try H&N Field Target Trophy. OR RWS Superdomes. OR both! If you aren't using these already.

3. You need a better scope. One that can hold zero against spring recoil. (The 77 has little but, some!) Bisley make some good things like pellets and accesories, but scopes? I'm not convinced.

4. Is the rifle new or second hand? Either you may have a bit of running in to get through or, the previous owner has not been the most caring of handlers.

5. You need to join a club. You'll get a lot of help, advice, all the facillity you need and even help with getting a permission of your own.

6. Keep us up to date with how you are getting on

 

ATB

 

Simon

[andyfr1968 772]

all the clips on youtube are m10's

not much 77's

i was in the TA's so shooting isnt a prob for me

I just didnt think it was up to the job thats all soo the 77 wil take down a rabbit

im looking at getting a m10

 

Christ, the internet can be a fickle beast!!!!

 

The 77's nearly a 30 year old design but the good folks at HW did a bloody good job to begin with, it's still available new now and most of HW's similar designs are based very closely on the 77.

 

Most of the folks putting up stuff on youtube or whatever, don't want their egos hurt by useing an 'old' gun, so you'll not see very many posts with folks useing older kit

 

There's been a lot of good tunes played on an old fiddle......

[monkey 2011 2]

im just new to the hunting game and was told to use gas gun not spring for hunting but some of my mates use

spring and get good kills i was just missled on the power of the gun thats all

it was a used gun not new i payed a good price for her.

and im starting to think it was well werth the money

im looking at geting a precharged gun soon any help on that will be taken on board

im getting a tin of .22 H & N Hollow Point Short Range Pest Control Pellets

from ebay are they any good if not can you post a link for some good ones please thanks

im a old hand at shooting and id say im up to standeds

well id like to think i am lol

Edited January 12, 2011 by monkey 2011

[pianoman 3,587]

Hi monkey.

All right mate. Things are looking more promising then. Pellet-wise, I've not used H&N Hollow points but, H&N Field and Target Trophys are beautiful. Very stable and consistent. You'll need to wash them in a bowl of warm water with a drop of Fairy Liquid as they come with a fair old bit of swarf and dust. I lube mine with a very light coating of WD40 and, they are superbly accurate with my HW77 and HW80s.

 

RWS Superdomes are also known to be excellent performers in HW77s and they cost a couple of quid less than the H&Ns per tin.

 

ATB

 

Simon

[J Darcy 5,871]

I can only mirror what others have said. the HW77 is the cream of spring airguns.I have owned three different 77's and i loved them all. Just looking at my diary for 1996-97 season and i bagged 204 rabbits with my HW77. I always liked light pellets in mine, good luck.

[77 si 21]

Hi Monkey

 

I have a hw77 and it is a very capable gun, I would suggest taking it to your local gun shop and asking them if they would crono it for you if you have got concerns about the power just to make sure that it is pushing between 11&12 ftlbS if it does turn out that your gun is down on power dont worry you can get a new good quality spring for about £20 but if you fit it your self make sure you get the power tested after as you can make your gun over the legal limit by changing the spring if not done correctly. Hope this helps you.

 

ATB

[rossy08 33]

the old hws are in my eyes as good as the new ones. so have no fear there mate.

 

just have a quick look on this thread of myn from a short while ago and see some of the replies by people, you can feel the love for the old hw's glowing from this thread.

 

and this old girl of myn was still pushing high 11flb when i got her and still is.

 

but as others have rightly said this new rifle of yours and any other you buy new or used should be taken stright to the chrono. this way you can be fully awear of what she is running.

 

hears the link for you.http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/175627-hw-35/page__p__1774536__fromsearch__1#entry1774536

 

you have your self a very good gun there freind, all the best with it.

 

Andy

 

ps welcome.

[pianoman 3,587]

Do you still have your HW35 Andy? I can well understand if you've sold her mate but, I'm hoping you've still got her. I had a good feeling for that rifle's likely performance. One to keep!

 

ATB

 

Simon