Springer Recommendations?

[PUG 3]

Initially I was thinking about going pcp and getting a Air Arms S410 but when I totted up all what I would need and the cost etc I had a change of heart and am thinking of now going for a good springer instead.

 

I’m looking at the Weihrauch range and see they have a large varied choice of springers available, intention is to go for Pigeons and Corvids and was thinking of going for .177. What are people’s preference, break barrel or underlever? Which rifle would you choose and why?

 

I went in to the local gun dealer yesterday and took a look at a few. The HW77k caught my eye along with the HW97k, I found the HW97k slightly more comfortable to hold than the 77. Appreciate any recommendation?

[AirgunGuy 362]

Sounds to me like you've made your choice...and a good 1 at that

[BenjaminCadd 109]

Yeah, you wont go wrong with a 97, they do feel great in the shoulder and i prefer them to the TX200 ( i sold the TX to get the 97), also i shouldered a 95 and that felt too light and at a guess woud be more hold sensitive than the 97.....Its a great rifle....even better tuned!

[Mawders 595]

The 97 will be more than you ever need, simply superb rifles!

[zini 1,939]

Another vote here for a Weihrauch.

 

The HW97 is amazing and will serve you very well.

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

what they said..

neither will let you down.

most people think a break barrel is easier and faster to reload, however i find im more efficient with my hw97 than i am with my hw95k.

 

its all about preference with which feels best for the individual shooter. go for the 97 mate, you wont regret it. weight helps manage recoil and hold sensitivity

[keithy 0]

Try the 97Kt (thumb hole ) stock even better than the 97K I have had both.

[silentshot1 206]

77K!! The new stocked one is good looking enough to get me out of Kelly Brook's bed on a cold night, plus it's basically the same action as a 97!

[PUG 3]

Thanks everyone for the advice, I've taken the plunge today and I've placed an order for a HW97k in .177.

[Davidh123 3]

the new 77 is rather nice and if u watch si's(zini) video theres 1 in there tony wall says its pretty much the 97 eitherway both excellent guns

[pianoman 3,587]

I have an HW97KT in .177 currently awaiting its tuning kit from Tony Wall at Sandwell Field Sports. Mine has a 1980s HW77 vintage stock fitted which gives it the sweetly balanced handling of an HW77 with the compact handling of the HW97 developed from it. Can't wait for my mate Andy to install the kit and finish it off! One of the greatest air rifles ever! You are going to love it!

 

Pianoman.

Edited April 21, 2013 by pianoman