Hw97Kt Synthetic - £330 Used - Good Buy?

[dangerousdan 16]

Hi all.

Just started target shooting and need a rifle. Someone is selling a hw97kt in synthetic stock (.177) with a hawk 4x12x50 illuminated scope for £330. Its 3 months old.

 

Is this a good buy?

 

Ideally id have liked a wooden stock as I think they look nicer but its not a deal breaker I dont think.

 

Is .177 the right calibre for target shooting?

 

Been reading up on sfs tuning too so could get this done at some point but not straight away.

 

As its used, what should I look out for? Im going to shoot it at the range next week.

 

Thanks.

Dan.

[secretagentmole 1,701]

.177 is best for target work and £330 for the entire set up does not sound too bad either (gun is £430 new from Redbeck and they are cheap).

Edited September 16, 2013 by secretagentmole

[dangerousdan 16]

Thanks. What should I look for in terms of the condition of the gun and scope?

 

Do you think id regret getting synthetic stock?

[villaman 9,983]

The gun you can buy for £305 - £345 new depends on what scope is on there . I only paid £290 V MACH HW97 kt synthetic tune with Hawke sport HD scope 2 months old with bag and two tins of pellets. I don't think its that good of deal

[dangerousdan 16]

Scope is hawke sport hd mill dot ir 4x12x50. Seems this scope is just under 100 quid online?

[Gaz 177 263]

Hi Dan, you might want to contact risingfriend here on the forum as he has a HW97KT 177 stage 2 tuned by SFS (Wood stock) possibly coming up for sale very soon, may be worth you contacting him?

 

Re: rifle, very nice and I would go for 177 as more ideal / suited for target shooting IMO.

[gosling1960 191]

Hi Dan, you might want to contact risingfriend here on the forum as he has a HW97KT 177 stage 2 tuned by SFS (Wood stock) possibly coming up for sale very soon, may be worth you contacting him?

 

Re: rifle, very nice and I would go for 177 as more ideal / suited for target shooting IMO.

 

This would also be my recommendation to man, and the rifle is spot on you cant go wrong.

[dangerousdan 16]

Thanks for the heads up on a possible sale available. I can't PM the guy yet because I'm still too new. Anyone know if its local to the midlands?

[whistler1 26]

If you can buy this chaps hw97 stage 2 tuned..snap it up.You wont get it for £330,but will be well worth it.

The difference compared to a standard 97,is amazing.

[dangerousdan 16]

I've just seen his advert go up, but unfortunately its over my budget (plus too far to travel and I don't want to risk posting after seeing the thread on royal mail).

 

So the one I'm looking at locally, with the scope as above - £330 an ok price? I might be able to knock him down a bit maybe.

 

Is there anything I need to specifically look out for when I see / test the gun?