Help!!!

[Forbes 2]

Hello

 

Well, the time has finally come. I am going to get the hw100 I have been dreaming about . But I'm stuck with something and I was hoping some of you guys could help me out. Carbine or full length? I have been trying to make up my mind for about 1 year now and I still cant decide. I like the carbine for its length and less weight but, I don't really feel like having to pump it up more often due to the reduced shot count. The woods i hunt are quite dense but not enough that the full length would be a nuisance. What do you HW100 users think? Also I was thinking about the .22, but my friend was telling me that .177 was the way forward, due to the flatter trajectory and that they are more accurate, Is this true?. I have been using .22 for years, and I have had no problem with them ever. What is better for rabbits?

 

Thanks

[mark williams 7,561]

Hi Forbes,

I shoot the HW 100 KT (.177) and the HW 100 KS (.22).

For dense woodland my HW 100 KT because your trajectory is very flat and forgiving allowing you to shoot through trees and branches with absolute accuracy .I zero my scope to 35 yds and get 5p piece accuracy from 30 yds to 40 yds then 1/2 milldot holdover for 45 yds to 1 milldot holdover gives 50 yds pinpoint accuracy.

I cannot shoot in dense woodland through trees and branches with the HW KS .22 because of the trajectory curve.I use the HW KS zeroed to 28 yds and sit under open sitty trees and I`m well camo`d for wood pigeon.

For me .177 of the two calibres mentioned, same calibre for rabbits, night shooting included as ranges are hard to judge at night with .177 far more forgiving to your judgement.

In "open" areas the .22 is every bit as accurate as 177 just know your milldots and .22 hits like a hammer.

Both carbines give 50 or so shots, - how many shots do you need for a hunting session ? Rarely do I shoot more than 20 shots in a full session.

Carbine a must for woodland, easier handling.

 

Hope this helped a little.

[Forbes 2]

Hi Forbes,

I shoot the HW 100 KT (.177) and the HW 100 KS (.22).

For dense woodland my HW 100 KT because your trajectory is very flat and forgiving allowing you to shoot through trees and branches with absolute accuracy .I zero my scope to 35 yds and get 5p piece accuracy from 30 yds to 40 yds then 1/2 milldot holdover for 45 yds to 1 milldot holdover gives 50 yds pinpoint accuracy.

I cannot shoot in dense woodland through trees and branches with the HW KS .22 because of the trajectory curve.I use the HW KS zeroed to 28 yds and sit under open sitty trees and I`m well camo`d for wood pigeon.

For me .177 of the two calibres mentioned, same calibre for rabbits, night shooting included as ranges are hard to judge at night with .177 far more forgiving to your judgement.

In "open" areas the .22 is every bit as accurate as 177 just know your milldots and .22 hits like a hammer.

Both carbines give 50 or so shots, - how many shots do you need for a hunting session ? Rarely do I shoot more than 20 shots in a full session.

Carbine a must for woodland, easier handling.

 

Hope this helped a little.

Hi mate thanks for the reply,

I Made my mind up to definitely go with the carbine. I'm still stuck with the .22 or the .177 but i will probably end up going for the .22. Anyway thanks for your reply, it helped a lot. Cheers

[mark williams 7,561]

Hi again,

My HW 100 KS .22 cal is in my gun cabinet a hell of a lot more than my HW 100 KT .177 at the moment.

 

Good luck with your decision.