Richard Collett 102 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's gonna turn out to be a decent thread this... Lots of images, images, IMAGES! even though we've all seen enough 99's to last us a life time. Most have owned one. IMAGES god dammit. IMG_0252.PNG The opportunity was there to do so much more with that rich. So much more. Of all the images you could think of, you think of a flake... Get ya 99 hydro'd mate on second thoughts I thought I would kill off the the 99 and flake gag before someone else come steam rolling in with it 1 Quote Link to post
Richard Collett 102 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) As I am impatient I decided to book myself in at the range for an hour rather then wait tomorrow, so I wanted to see what she was like to shoot, cock and handle as well as finding the right pellet for her. I only had a few different brand pellets to work with but I think she likes some of what I had. I plan to try air arms diablio as well as JSB exacts when I next do a bulk order of pellets just to see if she likes them but for the time being I'm working with what I have and below are my 5shot groups. I didnt re zero after changing brands as I only cared about group sizing rather then placement. From what I can tell I would say she fires best with the biesley superfields so for the time being that is what I'm going to work with but this test is not over yet as I think there is another brand that might have tighter groups. I suppose that's what makes getting a new rifle fun, finding out what pallets she likes, how hold sensitive she isn't etc. I would say I prob shot over 100 shots today so I feel I have a little knowledge regarding how she handles and her pros and cons... Cocking...takes some effort to break the barrel and cock into lock, also on the down stroke just before locking into place you can defo hear some grinding, Muzzle noise...she does have more of a bark then I first thought, hearing the other rifles fire around me just emphasised how loud she is. Trigger...no complaints what so ever, first stage travel is perfect and a predictable sencond stage break. Defo does not need any work on it, weihrauch know how to make a perfect trigger straight out the box, not saying a professional couldn't make it sweeter because I believe they can but for me I'm happy so I will jot be taking this apart when I fettle her Accuracy...I'm going to compare her to my HW77K what has been tuned and all I can say is that I need more hours shooting her before I can really say how accurate she is and how hold sensitive she is. My HW77k is spot on and I'm shocked how accurate it is, itbeats my pcp most times. The Is HW99s is not at that's standard yet but it prob is the shooter and bthe cause I have not degreased and fettle her I'm sure I can improve locktime etc Recoil...for a light rifle I expected her to be a little jumpy but recoil is minimal but there is a slight twang, again this will be virtually irradiated once I get the rifle apart. Fun factor...the HW99s is a great little rifle to shot and once I get to know her characteristics better I believe she will be spot on which in turn will put a massive smile on my face. She's light,sleek and an ideal first rifle. I must say though I do prefer an underleaver and the extra weight an under lever brings only aids in accuracy but when it comes to taking standing shots (which I am really really bad on) the HW99s will be a nicer experience to shot and in time I believe will be more accurate. Now I've had a shoot and had a little play I'm going to start the process of fettle going her and polishing internals. I realise I'll still have prob 4 weeks to wait for my WW kit but now I'm a 3 rifle man I can afford to have a rifle in bits as I have others I can still go the range with. So hopefully at the weekend I'll have it stripped and lots of pictures of the internals before and after so you can see my QC in comparison to Weihrauch. I do want to add though that if I never had the confidence to home tune would I be happy with what weihrauch produce out of the box...YES 100% it's only when you look at the internals do you then realise a few minutes extra TLC before the rifle gets the OK stamp would mean the customers would not see the need to home tune. Either way weihrauch have a massive following and I am one of their fans that will stick with them because they are beautiful accurate rifles and out the box they are still better the most of the rest...well that's my opinion So hopefully some more updates in the coming days ATB Richard Edited February 22, 2017 by Richard Collett 1 Quote Link to post
just-A-snap 1,269 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 No AAs? All the best Quote Link to post
Richard Collett 102 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 No AAs? All the best I've always used AA or RWS but when I last bulk brought my pellets I wanted to try a lot of other brands to see if they are better. I have a gut feeling the AA will actually do quite well in her so I'm going to buy a tin and test 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,808 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 These are a very nice stock for a 99 This is my SFS IMP dose any one think Mitch,s stock looks like a DS stock 3 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,808 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 #1 add a Welsh willy drop in kit. Job done. #6 Can be done when you do #3 after youve done #7 #2 is a bit of a mission for what you actually get back, Ive had my sears done on my 97, and to be honest, it was a waste of time. If you've not done it before, it'll stress you out. #5 is homosexual Keep us updated. Hahaha cheers mate I'll leave the hydro dipping to airsoft boys. I did see the photos of the carbon wrap jimmy (bigmac97kt) did on the day state and I must say that did look awesome, I'm glad you said that about the trigger because it was something I wanted to do but the rekord trigger is awesome as it is and I didn't really want that stress tbh so I'm happy to give that a miss. Just finished the scope to day well nearly ran out of carbon wrap for the bit under the lamp so will have to get some more you will need a hair dryer to make it more supple and easier to apply atvbjimmy :thumbs: 2 Quote Link to post
Richard Collett 102 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 #1 add a Welsh willy drop in kit. Job done. #6 Can be done when you do #3 after youve done #7 #2 is a bit of a mission for what you actually get back, Ive had my sears done on my 97, and to be honest, it was a waste of time. If you've not done it before, it'll stress you out. #5 is homosexual Keep us updated. Hahaha cheers mate I'll leave the hydro dipping to airsoft boys. I did see the photos of the carbon wrap jimmy (bigmac97kt) did on the day state and I must say that did look awesome, I'm glad you said that about the trigger because it was something I wanted to do but the rekord trigger is awesome as it is and I didn't really want that stress tbh so I'm happy to give that a miss. Just finished the scope to day well nearly ran out of carbon wrap for the bit under the lamp so will have to get some more you will need a hair dryer to make it more supple and easier to apply atvbjimmy :thumbs: Mate you have done an awesome job on that carbon wrap, to say I love it is an understatement. What's the chances of rust forming under the wrap? 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,808 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 #1 add a Welsh willy drop in kit. Job done. #6 Can be done when you do #3 after youve done #7 #2 is a bit of a mission for what you actually get back, Ive had my sears done on my 97, and to be honest, it was a waste of time. If you've not done it before, it'll stress you out. #5 is homosexual Keep us updated. Hahaha cheers mate I'll leave the hydro dipping to airsoft boys. I did see the photos of the carbon wrap jimmy (bigmac97kt) did on the day state and I must say that did look awesome, I'm glad you said that about the trigger because it was something I wanted to do but the rekord trigger is awesome as it is and I didn't really want that stress tbh so I'm happy to give that a miss. Just finished the scope to day well nearly ran out of carbon wrap for the bit under the lamp so will have to get some more you will need a hair dryer to make it more supple and easier to apply atvbjimmy :thumbs: Mate you have done an awesome job on that carbon wrap, to say I love it is an understatement. What's the chances of rust forming under the wrap? If you do it right and seal the ends none, use the hair dryer and press down on the ends and under the barrel where the seams join i over lap them just a touch heat the seams up and run some thing along the seam that is hard and flat to seal them . Its not much of a bother on the DS as its fitted with a alloy shroud ,and most mods are alloy to as are the scopes just take your time with it and she will be good and if you do get court out in the rain just give her a good drying and stand her in the corner of a room for a few hours but not in the gun slip , I had this out in all weathers and she never got one bit of rust on her and she was wrapped in cloth camo tape atvbjimmy :thumbs: 1 Quote Link to post
Richard Collett 102 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) #1 add a Welsh willy drop in kit. Job done. #6 Can be done when you do #3 after youve done #7 #2 is a bit of a mission for what you actually get back, Ive had my sears done on my 97, and to be honest, it was a waste of time. If you've not done it before, it'll stress you out. #5 is homosexual Keep us updated. Hahaha cheers mate I'll leave the hydro dipping to airsoft boys.I did see the photos of the carbon wrap jimmy (bigmac97kt) did on the day state and I must say that did look awesome, I'm glad you said that about the trigger because it was something I wanted to do but the rekord trigger is awesome as it is and I didn't really want that stress tbh so I'm happy to give that a miss. Just finished the scope to day well nearly ran out of carbon wrap for the bit under the lamp so will have to get some more you will need a hair dryer to make it more supple and easier to apply atvbjimmy :thumbs: Mate you have done an awesome job on that carbon wrap, to say I love it is an understatement. What's the chances of rust forming under the wrap? If you do it right and seal the ends none, use the hair dryer and press down on the ends and under the barrel where the seams join i over lap them just a touch heat the seams up and run some thing along the seam that is hard and flat to seal them . Its not much of a bother on the DS as its fitted with a alloy shroud ,and most mods are alloy to as are the scopes just take your time with it and she will be good and if you do get court out in the rain just give her a good drying and stand her in the corner of a room for a few hours but not in the gun slip , I had this out in all weathers and she never got one bit of rust on her and she was wrapped in cloth camo tape atvbjimmy :thumbs: That's great advise there mate and you even saved me asking my next question when you get court out in the rain haha MysticMac I do like the carbon look and you have done a cracking job there mate. Now that's something I will consider doing. This place is great for ideas and inspiration Edited February 22, 2017 by Richard Collett 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,808 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Im not bad for an arm chair shooter Richard lol atvbjimmy :thumbs: 1 Quote Link to post
villaman 9,983 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 These are a very nice stock for a 99 This is my SFS IMP dose any one think Mitch,s stock looks like a DS stock For f**k sake don't say that or else i might have to sell it 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,808 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Richard try the jsb exacts mate or the jsb heavy's in her Mitch put me onto the heavy's and the hw100 loves them both . iv never try,d the heavy's in any springers but as soon as i get a tin ill try them in the tx to see what there like Mitch will tell you if he has try,d them in a springer one thing he dose know is his pellets and what rifle likes and dose not like them . if you dont have any of the exacts pm me your addy and post code ill send you a tin down atvbjimmy :thumbs: 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,808 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 These are a very nice stock for a 99 This is my SFS IMP dose any one think Mitch,s stock looks like a DS stock For f**k sake don't say that or else i might have to sell it First dibs :laugh: :thumbs: 2 Quote Link to post
steg 609 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 These are a very nice stock for a 99 This is my SFS IMP dose any one think Mitch,s stock looks like a DS stock V'mans in denial mac..? 3 Quote Link to post
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