Just over a week or so ago I posted my dislike of having an HW100 that was, to all intent and purpose ILLEGAL, in that the lowest power, with Bisley Magnums, turned out to be 12.19 ft.lbs. That I'd sent it back to the importers who casually said it WAS legal, but with 14.5 grain ammo? <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Roll Eyes" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Roll Eyes" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Thanks to the many people who responded, in particualr, I'd like to bring your attention to Dave Mercer who does some sterling work for Target Sports of Bolton. He kindly offered his services, including a re-tune to 11.88 ft.lbs., screw threading the end of the barrel AND a new silencer. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
The HW100 arived back this morning, Wenesday the 19th November at 1045am. Filled up the air cylinder, screwed on the NEW silencer, loaded up both mags and filled a tin with the remaining 92 H&N FTT's and began popping away. B****Y HECK! at first I thought I'd forgotten to cock it, but there WAS hole dead centre in the target. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
I could go on for HOURS and I could NOT thank Dave enough,even if I did so. BUT I now have an almost brand new HW100, with a properly working silencer AND, more importantly of all, its fully legal as to power. I'd really hate to be in ANYONE's shoe's who gets copped with an HW100 that Hull Cartridge Company says IS legal at 11.5 ft.lbs. Using RWS Super Domes. 'Cos MY H&N FTT's were slamming out at 11.75 ft.lbs. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
John.
PS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH DAVE! I KNOW KNOW WHO AND WHERE.
glad to here it mate , i just bought my hw100 and think its the bees knees far better than rapids, all you have to do now is convince BAZ , as he dont seem to get the message <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Hehehe glad to see it was sorted then
I get your message but its just not quite how I (and several thousand others) see it <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
baz
To you and ALL adherents to LUMPY Rapids. I've had both the MkI and the MkII Rapids as well as several BSA Super10's. sOLD OR SWAPPED BOTH mK'S. Rapid'S are very good guns, BUT I personally prefer the Super10. Its cheaper, accessories cost LESS and it shoots just as accurately. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
BUT never in the field of humans and Airguns will an UGLY beast like th Rapid, equal in any way shape or form the beauty of the Daystate MkIII or the style and ambidexterity of the HW100. AND, if like me you take the oportunity to send your HW100 to Dave Mercer FAO at Target Sports of Bolton. Have him screw cut the barrel 1/2 UNF, fit his silencer and re-tune to the LEGAL limit of 12 ft.lbs. with magnums. As well as retro fitting a Bisley adsjustable recoil pad, then you've got your hands on the shootingest rifle EVER! <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
John.
PS. Now all we really need is for some smarty pants to couple the HW100 with the MkIII and its trigger unit and ambidextrous heaven will be here for ALL!
I've recently had something done to my HW 100 which involved putting another silencer onto the end of the original. I was told this was the best solution because removing the the pressure chamber would involve taking off the silencer. How did you get round this problem. My gun is now very quiet but a bit longer than I would have liked. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" width="15" height="22"><!--graemlin:-->
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>John.
PS. Now all we really need is for some smarty pants to couple the HW100 with the MkIII and its trigger unit and ambidextrous heaven will be here for ALL![/quote]
I'd give my right arm to be ambidexterous <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
- I'm interested to know how a lever cocking mechanism compares to a bolt. Any better or worse? Just curious.
TIA
C.S.
lever is as easy as my Rapid mk2 IMO
got to agree with all the comments but does anyone know how to get the bonded silencer off ?? i do not want to send mine to Bolton from the IoW !! and can get the 1/2 unf done easily
Jai
First:- (1) Remove air cylinder. (2) look at point where barrel meets block above air cylinder port. There's a grub screw there, remove it and out comes the barrel. (3) Hold barrel in SOFT jaws of a vice, NICK the old woman's hair dryer and apply heat to the rear end of the silencer. That SHOULD loosen it OK? BETTER still ask Dave Mercer how its done. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
John.
PS. I ain't really here, I'm in hospital BUT her indoors is doing things for me meanwhile. BET she don't copy this lot! <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Roll Eyes" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by charles sierra:
- I'm interested to know how a lever cocking mechanism compares to a bolt. Any better or worse? Just curious.
TIA
C.S.[/quote]
VERY, very smooth. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jay Dee Bee:
To you and ALL adherents to LUMPY Rapids. I've had both the MkI and the MkII Rapids as well as several BSA Super10's. sOLD OR SWAPPED BOTH mK'S. Rapid'S are very good guns, BUT I personally prefer the Super10. Its cheaper, accessories cost LESS and it shoots just as accurately. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
BUT never in the field of humans and Airguns will an UGLY beast like th Rapid,[/quote]
at least the rapid looks like its been thought about- i wouldn't have a super10 given mate....
john
The Rapid Mk 1 has been around for years b4 bringing out the mk 2 as they got their sums pretty much right first time.
Will we see a decade b4 the HW 100 is updated ?
I doubt it.As for a .22 gun at 12 ftlbs firing Bisley Magnums ! not for me I'm afraid.
Clanchief
If only the RWS Excalibre was a tad more accurate and had a few more shots........
Theo..Who..
Rich
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