Advice

[Rez 4,961]

So it's got to this. Basically, the old mans coming up for Christmas and a new rifle is on the list. It's an important choice to me as whatever I buy with him will be with me for the rest of my time on this rock. He bought me into the world of shooting and so whatever I choose is an item I'll keep. He's touching . You catch my drift.

 

HW80 .22 or HW98 .177

 

Considerations are. I've had a 98 in .177. Damn good. Proper damn good. Miss it actually. Love the adjustable cheek piece and so on. Or. HW80 in .22. Not had one, think one would suit me. But. Have a 97 in .22 and that's the standard of a spring airgun. Why get another twenty two.

 

You lot are gay, but at times you do speak words of wisdom, many a time actually. Apart from you Si (xx)

 

Thoughts?

[The one 8,507]

Can you no take him to a club where he can shoot booth and pick what he likes best ?.

[Jonjon79 13,358]

It looks like the 98 would be the one to go for

 

As you say, it'll be a 100% keeper and, you miss your last one. Also, it looks like your collection needs a .177 springer

 

Either way, good luck with the choice.

[philpot 5,035]

If your dad is touching Rez, then weight and ease of cocking may have to play a part in this situation. Also ease of actually loading the pellet and .22 might be better for him to hold / load.

 

My shooting friend of many years is 81 in a couple of weeks although you would place him in his early 70's so we are not aging the same, I am a perfect example, if you saw me, well you might place me in my late 30's............................or not. The point I am making is buy a rifle which not only suits you but one he can actually use easily.

 

 

Phil

[si brown 8,486]

Only wisdom I know is to do with teeth

T@sser xx

[mark williams 7,561]

 

Yes, wise words from the THL Rez.

 

My " humbles" would be a 98, - you know all about them and as said, there`s room for a quality springer in .177 in your cabinet.

 

 

Good luck mate.

[charlie caller 3,654]

98 .177 no brainer mate.

[Rez 4,961]

Just to confirm it is for me...

[philpot 5,035]

Sorry mate, I didn't read it properly.

 

Phil

[dayglowfrog 56]

Never tried a 98 but have a short stroked tuned up in .22 its a real peach but the mine is 36 years old and looks it, I also spent over 3 hours polishing the internals .

I have a tuned 95 in .22 that would be much easier to carry around all day then an but you have underleavers and the is no worse than them .

 

Since I have joined this forum you have made constant reference to wanting an its obviously an itch that you will need to scratch at some Point so why not now ? I also get the impression you like buying new, I would say of all guns the is one of the safest bets second hand but you see a lot of minters for sale so....

[dayglowfrog 56]

Never tried a 98 but have a short stroked tuned up in .22 its a real peach but the mine is 36 years old and looks it, I also spent over 3 hours polishing the internals .

I have a tuned 95 in .22 that would be much easier to carry around all day then an but you have underleavers and the is no worse than them .

 

Since I have joined this forum you have made constant reference to wanting an its obviously an itch that you will need to scratch at some Point so why not now ? I also get the impression you like buying new, I would say of all guns the is one of the safest bets second hand but you see a lot of minters for sale so....

On paper the has the wrong dimensions for sub 12ftp but with very little modifications the extra mass can be an advantage .

[PeskyWabbits 464]

Get the 98 in .177 then when your Mrs is carrying and you've no time to go hunting, you can compete with paper punching.

 

Then get an when the toddler is keeping your Missus busy and you can escape outside

 

You must be near 30 now and she will have started on about kids, 'cos all her friends have them.

 

 

But I think the will become your daily driver.

[villaman 9,983]

Tuned 95 or 98

HW80 are better for FAC gun and that' why i said 95 , better as a 12 ft/lbs gun in either cal and very nice in .20 as well

[foxtails 272]

an hw90 is a good decent air rifle, but its heavy, so id not go with this, thats the only imput i can say atb FT

[Rez 4,961]

Never tried a 98 but have a short stroked tuned up in .22 its a real peach but the mine is 36 years old and looks it, I also spent over 3 hours polishing the internals .

I have a tuned 95 in .22 that would be much easier to carry around all day then an but you have underleavers and the is no worse than them .

Since I have joined this forum you have made constant reference to wanting an its obviously an itch that you will need to scratch at some Point so why not now ? I also get the impression you like buying new, I would say of all guns the is one of the safest bets second hand but you see a lot of minters for sale so....

Hmmmm. I like the cut of your jib dear sir.