what springer to buy

[TallPaul]

This is probably religion but I would steer clear of break barrels, especially second hand: they rely fundamentally on the barrel precisely lining up again each time. That seems unlikely to happen to me as the gun gets older. So I'd say go for an underlever.

Which one is more interesting. I love my Weihrach HW77K and the HW97 looks very nice, although I've never tried one. The TX200 I tried on Sunday seemed OK too (although far too fiddly for a leftie like me).

As others have already said the best thing to do is to try some. If you can pop along to a club. For example we've usually got several springer shooters at a Shepreth meet.

[gadget]

hi to all

thanks for all the advice top draw.

seem to only be asking questions, maybe because the advice is so good

cheers

gadget

[Sam Vimes]

This is probably religion but I would steer clear of break barrels, especially second hand: they rely fundamentally on the barrel precisely lining up again each time. That seems unlikely to happen to me as the gun gets older. So I'd say go for an underlever.

Thankfully, that sort of idea seems to be ancient history these days. I've not encountered a quality modern break barrel rifle from a reputable maker that suffers poor lock up and barrel droop for quite some time. That said, you can't possibly encounter such a problem with a fixed barrel rifle!

[I. J.]

Thankfully, that sort of idea seems to be ancient history these days. I've not encountered a quality modern break barrel rifle from a reputable maker that suffers poor lock up and barrel droop for quite some time. That said, you can't possibly encounter such a problem with a fixed barrel rifle!

Basically - I agree, a quality break barrel has a wear adjustable breech bolt rather than a pin but I have seen at least one HW77 (fixed barrel) with barrel droop. To counteract this Sportsmatch do produce a droop compensating o/p mount.

ATB
Ian

[Ranyhyn]

Sorry to hi jack your thread.....
Ian/I.J.
How much could I get a new .177 HW35 for ? Can they be found for less than £200? Is it worth considering one thats been worn in? Is the K model screw cut for a silencer? I am getting tempted to add one to my collection at some time.
Cheers
Steph

[I. J.]

Sorry to hi jack your thread.....
Ian/I.J.
How much could I get a new .177 HW35 for ? Can they be found for less than £200? Is it worth considering one thats been worn in? Is the K model screw cut for a silencer? I am getting tempted to add one to my collection at some time.
Cheers
Steph

Steph,
I think HW35 are still available new to special order but personally I wouldn't bother with a new one (unless it was a 'special edition') when good quality second hand ones usually go for around the £100 mark, depending on condition, model etc.
I have only seen one '35 come new with a screw cut thread (the silver/black anniversary model in my collection HERE) and thats a standard length (19" barrel) version.
I have been known to shout the praises of the classic HW35.

HTH
Ian

[Davey K]

If you want a springer, Herr Weihrauch has a gun for you, whoever you are - I sometimes feel the twinge of guilt that I'm buying german and not british but then then I console myself with the thought that I'm planning to get a AATX at some point!!

[Ranyhyn]

Cheers Ian,
Yup over time I've kind of got the impression you've got a passing interest in them! I want to get the two below fully restored before I'm in the market, but there is a hankering. I would be wanting to reduce the barrel to 12" and thread it so wouldn't want to feel I was ruining something too collectable. Are they straight forward to update, does it require sending to a specialist or are there kits available?
Steph

[perforater]

xl tactical al the way mate i have 1 and it is a littel jem

[bigredross]

:d Got A Hw97 K .177, Accurate And Nice To Shoot, Would Recommend It!!!:d