Daz87 76 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 When it comes to people discussing the best springers you tend to hear the same names mentioned. It always the 97, 77 & TX200 that get all the recognition. I just wanted to take a little time out to mention one of the unsung hero's, a gun that deserves more praise but is always in the shadow of the ones mentioned above. This gun is the Hw95k, it remains my favourite despite also owning a 97, & TX. Perhaps it's the sentimental value as it was the first air rifle I owned, but performance wise it is hard to beat & really suits my style of shooting. It's light, powerful & deadly accurate... The sleek body work looks great & feels good in the hands. The weight of it is refreshing after a session of the 97 or TX at the shoulder. It's easy and quick to load and has a nice smooth action when you're cocking it. Ok it can be a little bit hold sensitive but once mastered its fantastic to shoot off the hand unsupported & has amazed me with its accuracy & the results I've achieved with it. Mine is untuned & has a bit of a twang but I have no intentions of changing this as I think it's all part of her character. If I hit rock bottom & had to sell up, this would without a doubt be the one I would keep. Genuinely I would never sell this gun for any price as it's worth more to me than it would be to anyone else. I've had some great times with my 95 & know there are plenty more to come. I know it comes down to personal preference, but I would recommend this gun to anyone looking for a great springer. Its a brilliant rifle for target shooting or out in the field hunting. I just wanted to share my love for the 95 & I hope there's a few of you who agree or would now be more tempted to try one for yourself. Thanks for reading. All the best Daryl 1 Quote Link to post
Rez 4,957 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Your posts are a nice read man. I would have to agree with your points... Even though I don't own a 95, shot one a few times, and owning a 98 and 97, I can imagine it being everything they are other than mass. I was out this morning... Nothing better than a Sunday morning, while the mrs is stuck in bed with a stinking hangover, me and the dog can get out for a bit distance is only 28 yards... 1 Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Hello Rez, thank you for your comments mate. I'm glad you enjoy my posts! That's 2 lovely springers there, I've never had the pleasure of shooting a 98 yet but I've heard a lot good things about them & it's only a matter of time until I get my hands on one! Really nice group there mate at a good distance, I'd be really happy with that myself. What distance do you zero your rifles at? Daryl Quote Link to post
Rez 4,957 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 28 yards my man. It's suits the set up for the 98 and FTT's, for me anyway. Although I'm find the flight path as so uncurved from 13 to 35 yards I could perhaps lower it. It works well with the hft course I shoot at. The 22 97 is a different story... 1 Quote Link to post
Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 A 98 is just a 95 with a barrel leeve and a better stock! I had a 95 and it was bang on when i got it right but it was too light for me and couldnt get on with it. It was quieter and smoother than the v-mach'ed hw97 i had at the same time.. horrid out of the box but once i relubed and smoothed out the internals it was amazing. Still if you prefer a light gun id reccomend the 95 before any other. It was better when it had the lamp fitted adding extra weight i got some right shots on the rabbits on the lamp with it. Beauty guns.. like all HW springers 3 Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Fair play Rez, looks like that distance is working for ya! We should have a friendly grouping competition, pick some different distances and put the results up on here? Your shooting with the 98 makes me nervous though... Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hello Skot, I know what you mean about the 95 being light mate, I guess thats something you either love or hate about it. You're spot on about weihrauch springers, there all such quality, reliable guns. At some point I would like to have a shoot with every model they make! 2 Quote Link to post
j j m 6,533 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 the 95 is a nice gun but to light for me Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hello jjm, I have the best of both worlds as I also have a 97 which after a while can start to feel heavy when shooting off the hand standing, this is when I bring in the 95 for a rest period & to save my arms! Quote Link to post
silentshot1 206 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 As said already, the HW95 is a great gun, but I get better results from more weighty springers such as my 97 and 77. 1 Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hello mate, that seems the case for a few people. Guess it all comes down to personal preference... and perhaps I need to spend a bit more time in the gym pumping up the old arms! Quote Link to post
Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Im king noodle arms mate and my 97 is NOT too heavy !! Maybe for off hand shots .. slightly.. lol but just fot a sling and take rested shots and you will be fine! Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 All jokes aside, I dont find the 95 to light or the 97 to heavy.. There both great guns, I just wanted to give the 95 a bit more recognition as I feel it deserves it. I've been really concentrating on my off hand shooting lately, I want to be able to hit a 1 inch disc at 35 yards consistenly. I think it will make a nice party trick.. Quote Link to post
Stelfer 5 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hello everyone on here. this is the kind of thread Ive been looking for. I have a HW77K and find it very heavy to shoot standing up unsupported. I feel I can group with the best of them from a supported firing position standing or sitting. as soon as I try to shot from standing I feel like I have a couple of seconds to get a shot off before I have no control of the crosshair and have to give up the shot. I've tried it in the back garden and can get grouping of about an inch or two at about 15-20 meters, but is that good enough for a hunt? I really don't know. I'm a bit disappointed that I may not be able to hunt with this rifle, are the 95, 98 and other models really that much lighter and therefore (I feel) more suited to hunting. The HW77K is the first rifle I've had so cannot compare with anything else. I love its accuracy even without tuning but I am worried I may have to change rifle to hunt ethically. I love the springer and would not go to PCP/C02 etc. Maybe its just my shooting technique in the standing position that needs looking at. If anyone has any pearls of wisdom I would be very grateful for any advice given here. ATVB Steve. Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi Steve, I'm glad you've found this post useful, there's so much great information on this site from a nice bunch of lads. I learn something new everyday. When it comes to shooting off the hand unsupported it really comes down to lots of practice & good technique. There's a very helpful post in this section that was pinned "shooting air rifles" it's well worth a read & has loads of hints & tips that could help you out. Hunting with a springer is certainly a challenge (but far from impossible) you don't have the luxury of a bipod to support your rifle like our PCP buddies, you don't get an instant second shot if you miss & if your quarry hasn't already legged it, they probably will when the hear the click of the mechanism as you attempt to re-load. You're best to take your shots from the prone position, either unsupported or rested on a bag for stability. If you have to shoot from standing then use your surroundings to your advantage, take the shot from a gate post or the side of a tree to help you steady your aim. Continue to practice off the hand unsupported and get to the point where you are confident you can hit a 1 inch disc at 20 yards every time, so if the opportunity presents itself, you know you can hit your mark and dispatch your quarry humanely. Don't give up on the Hw77, they are very well thought of & some would even argue that they are the best springer on the market. Hope some of that helps mate. Daryl Quote Link to post
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