Gaoler 83 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hi all, I went out again today, visited a permission I have had for years, a small woods but always as it’s fair share of squirrels and rabbits. The last few times I have been out I have left my HW100 & FN19 at home, more so to get used to the HW97K and getting used to shooting a springer. I have to say the more I shoot the 97, the more I can’t put it down, there is something very satisfying for me about shooting a springer, I can’t really explain it. I sat under an Oak while looking out at further Oaks, and some Chestnut trees, it wasn’t long before 2 squirrels appeared chasing each other round the base of the trees, they stopped on a tree base about 30 yards away, I was resting on my shooting stick so had a steady base to shoot off, I aimed at the bottom of the two squirrels and let go and the .22 hit clean in the head sending the squirrel stone dead to the floor. The second squirrel just froze, normally they scamper off at full speed, I recocked the 97 looked up and it was still there, took aim and again hit it clean in the head sending it to the floor, stone dead. It was at this point the woods came alive with squirrels chattering all around me, using my ears more my eyes to find them, I got 3 more in my sights and all 3 hit cleanly one after another. I find the more I shoot the 97 the more I get used to it, and the more I love the whole experience, to the point when shooting the PCPs it seems to be too easy, if that makes sense! The 97 has a Vortek tune in it and was installed by Tony Burton who polished and serviced everything before returning it, the more I shoot the 97 the smoother it seems to get, the Vortek tune is bedding in nicely (thanks Si, for recommending him). A further 4 squirrels fell to the 97 until I started to lose light, and the squirrels also new I was there so I called it a day, it was one the best days in recent times, but I think it was made more so by the 97 and getting to know how to hold it properly, shoot it accurately and work with the recoil, it’s a cracking rifle. I have always shot PCPs but have definitely got the springer bug, to the point I am looking at buying an HW break barrel, not sure which one yet, any advice welcome. cheers... 5 Quote Link to post
mark williams 7,558 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hi Gaoler, I also have the HW97K but in .177 flavour and Sandwell internals and mirror polished, feck me what a rifle she is, I`ve taken a hillside of vermin with her, often thought about a .22 HW97K to compliment her as you do. HW springer, break barrel, which one should you buy ? ( oh no, here we go ) Lots of opinions buddy, spoke many times with some well known RFD`s and the HW 98 and HW95 Luxus get many a mention. I use the HW 80. MK1 .22, break barrel, untouched, if you can find one- buy it ! One of the finest spring piston break barrels I have ever owned by far. atb Mark. 2 Quote Link to post
C3PO 118 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Lovely story and well told! I know exactly your feeing too with springers! They draw you in ... totally captivating. 1 Quote Link to post
Gaoler 83 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Just an update, bought an HW95K in .177 today...definetly got the bug! 1 Quote Link to post
Dervburner 2,549 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 11 hours ago, Gaoler said: Just an update, bought an HW95K in .177 today...definetly got the bug! Should’ve got the 80, you’ll get more for it when you weigh it in.... only joking 4 Quote Link to post
Gaoler 83 Posted October 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 lol... Set the 95 up today ready to zero when the weather breaks here in Kent! Quote Link to post
j j m 6,547 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 nice guns bud 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,803 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Hw97k Baaaa Shit rifles Heavy not accurate at all Even worse with a tune Best throw it at ur pray Or use as a door stop 2 Quote Link to post
philpot 5,005 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 hours ago, bigmac 97kt said: Hw97k Baaaa Shit rifles Heavy not accurate at all Even worse with a tune Best throw it at ur pray Or use as a door stop Or you could ask our Jimmy to collect from you just to get it out of the way Phil 2 Quote Link to post
Gaoler 83 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 17 hours ago, bigmac 97kt said: Hw97k Baaaa Shit rifles Heavy not accurate at all Even worse with a tune Best throw it at ur pray Or use as a door stop The shit gun matches my shit shooting, but surprisingly still gets results! 1 Quote Link to post
villaman 9,983 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 95 is one of the best brake barrel out of the box and even better with a tune . HW80 is more suited to FAC 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,803 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Gaoler said: The shit gun matches my shit shooting, but surprisingly still gets results! Cracking rifles iv had more than a few mate in both cals from new they do need a tune and done right there amazing accurate as feck but are a heavy rifle the silencer is not a silencer there is nothing in it its a barrel whait to stop barrel flip The 97 is a more moden rifle and made to replace the old hw77 place them side by side and they look the same but the 97 is more slimer actions are the same and stocks can be inter changed from one to the other The under leaver lock is dif on an older hw77 BUT BOTH GOOD RIFLES BOTH OLD AND NEW You have a good rifle there mate and not one of the best for nothing mind second to NONE in the right hands atvbjimmy 1 Quote Link to post
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