What Springer??

[pianoman 3,587]

Thanks very much for what you have shown here peskywabbits. It looks like a beech wood stock version you have here? The main thing is, it shows that the roll-over comb can be reduced to a smooth, even comb that will allow a lefty like me to shoot this rifle without compromising handling. and because the comb is lower, I should be able fit a smaller, lightweight scope which is a nice bonus.

 

This is very encouraging to buy a Prosport and set to work on the woodwork. Thank you once again Pesky!

 

All the best.

Simon.

[bigmac 97kt 13,821]

Dear Mac, hi mate.

 

I've currently fitted my HW77 to the same HW97K Stock in your pic above Mac. I found it has no problems for left hand shooting as it is from the factory. The HW77 .22 full length is my absolute favourite rifle. The accuracy is nothing short of incredible. She's a hefty rifle but not unmanageable and for a long day shooting from a hide or ambush position it is in a league of her own. Honestly, I think this is the best spring rifle I have ever owned. And I've had a lot in my time.

 

Ironically, I also have my HW97K in an early Mk.1 HW77 stock..and the accuracy is again, nothing short of incredible. Both rifles are sub -12 ft/lb and have been fettled and internally polished to a fine high standard. Perfection basically!

 

So why hanker like drugs withdrawal for a .22 Prosport, in the light of such fine and magnificent rifles from Weihrauch that are unbeatable in the hands of competent spring rifle shooters??

 

It's the full-bore sporter looks, the weight and balance and the smoothness on firing the .22 Prosport all round. The choices of walnut used and the poise and handling that has me hooked on owning one. And it has a phenominal accuracy with the right pellet. There is a powerful truth in the adage, "If it looks right, it shoots right"! Add all that to a precision accurate barrel and you have a beautiful rifle to own as well as shoot with. I remember when Air Arms brought it out in 1996 and thought, "That's the one for me!" Then the real feeling of "Arrrrgh!!" when it was also anounced there was to be no left handed versions.

 

If I can modify that beautiful stock without compromising too much, so it fits me comfortably at the left shoulder, on my cheek and in my left hand on the grip, I'll be satisfied with that. Maybe you could help me finish it off with a refurb to blend the filing and modified finish off Mac? You are brilliant on stock refurbs!

 

All the best mate.

Simon

Any time Simon

 

you have just got to say mate

 

atvbmac :thumbs:

[PeskyWabbits 464]

Thanks very much for what you have shown here peskywabbits. It looks like a beech wood stock version you have here? The main thing is, it shows that the roll-over comb can be reduced to a smooth, even comb that will allow a lefty like me to shoot this rifle without compromising handling. and because the comb is lower, I should be able fit a smaller, lightweight scope which is a nice bonus.

 

This is very encouraging to buy a Prosport and set to work on the woodwork. Thank you once again Pesky!

 

All the best.

Simon.

 

Simon, yes it is a beech stock. It was surprisingly inexpensive as well, this was from a gunsmith at less than private sale money.

It looked pretty grotty when I picked it up and shows signs of a lot of use.

I wiped it over with a WD40 cloth and it has perked up nicely.

 

It also shoots very well. I'm using RWS Superfield. They worked in my HW35 and seem ok in this.

I use Air Arms Diablo in my neglected .177 Prosport - though I will probably use it in the Summer.

 

I have too many guns. Or should I say, too many different guns.

A sensible person should only have one gun. Each addition, if they are a different model, is a dilution of your skill. How you hold it, where your eye falls, handling the recoil.

 

Pesky