zini 1,939 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) After getting the rifle from Phil (Mawders) a few days ago i decided to try it out at my local club. Did some pellet testing with Webley Accupells, RWS Super Domes, AA Fields, Falcon AP and H & N FTT. The AA Fields seemed to group the best for me with Accupells coming a close second. Not sure how they will do at 50 meters but i will test them when we do the review. I'm very happy with it and i think after it shoots another couple of tins it will have settled down really well. After this test 6 shot group was shot i finely adjusted the scope another 2 clicks left and 2 click up to move the POI to the correct location. Si. Edited May 25, 2013 by zini 4 Quote Link to post
risingfriend 1,042 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 nice group Si what range mate? looks like the 97 in 177 is a winner will you be using it for hft mate? ATB Aaron Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 It was 27.3 yards Aaron buddy. 25 meters. I dont think so Aaron, I think the HW98 is going to be my HFT rifle. The HW98 is amazing mate. Infact i would say stupidly accurate now Davy as dropped it to 9.4 FPE. Its also quite a bit smoother than the .177 HW97KT as it stands with quite a lot less recoil due to having the small SFS Webley Vulcan spring in it. I may use the 97kt as my hunting .177 springer for night times or a stand in HFT springer. 2 Quote Link to post
risingfriend 1,042 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 It was 27.3 yards Aaron buddy. 25 meters. I dont think so Aaron, I think the HW98 is going to be my HFT rifle. The HW98 is amazing mate. Infact i would say stupidly accurate now Davy as dropped it to 9.4 FPE. Its also quite a bit smoother than the .177 HW97KT as it stands with quite a lot less recoil due to having the small SFS Webley Vulcan spring in it. I may use the 97kt as my hunting .177 springer for night times or a stand in HFT springer. Nice one mate amazing grouping for 25 meters. Just need to see a review on the hw98 now ATB Aaron Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks Aaron. We have started doing some filming for the HW98 review mate. Ive shown Phil Mawders a group I shot with it that we filmed outside in a slight breeze too at Davy's club. It was really tiny mate and me and Davy agreed it could of been even tighter in no breeze. It managed to hit some very tiny rectangular spinners that were sat on this yellow RSJ at 60 meters with ease. 3 Quote Link to post
Marksman 934 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Awesome mate!! Now thats what a springer can do in the right hands!! Darryl 1 Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 accuracy with ease at one squeeze,you don't have to wait for the HW98 2 Quote Link to post
A1WOC 212 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Nice one Si, I never rated Accupell before but my 97 loves them, the AA Field come a close second; a reversal of you new 97 pellet preference. Regards, Steve. Quote Link to post
A1WOC 212 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 "accuracy with ease at one squeeze" Love the one line rhyme Davy. Regards’ Steve. 2 Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Lol Davy. Yeah I do believe a springer will shoot as accurate as a pcp when you let it recoil and keep the same hold for every shot. Not as easy to do as written though and takes some stressful hours of practice. Thats what makes them so rewarding though when everything pays off. 3 Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yeah the Accupells were what Mawders said he got the best results with when he owned it Steve. They were very tight but the AA for me just snuck it by a mm or 2. To be honest both brands were well under sub 1/2 the size of a 5p. Quote Link to post
Mawders 595 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Nicely done Si! She is something special that 97 but try as I might my heart was with the Pro Sport. Which incidentally after a fettle today will also be something quite spectacular! I'll try and get out and put a couple tins of pellets through her to settle her down now but from what I've seen so far thanks to Timmy she now has a very solid but gentle firing cycle. More to come on that. Phil 1 Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Nicely done Si! She is something special that 97 but try as I might my heart was with the Pro Sport. Which incidentally after a fettle today will also be something quite spectacular! I'll try and get out and put a couple tins of pellets through her to settle her down now but from what I've seen so far thanks to Timmy she now has a very solid but gentle firing cycle. More to come on that. Phil Get the blog updated Phil! Quote Link to post
Mawders 595 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Nicely done Si! She is something special that 97 but try as I might my heart was with the Pro Sport. Which incidentally after a fettle today will also be something quite spectacular! I'll try and get out and put a couple tins of pellets through her to settle her down now but from what I've seen so far thanks to Timmy she now has a very solid but gentle firing cycle. More to come on that. Phil Get the blog updated Phil! Roger that buddy! Maybe tomorrow. Phil Quote Link to post
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