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  1. 17-03-2009, 08:40 PM #1
    Fred_Bear
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    Springer in HFT comps?

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    Have just got a 2nd hand .177 Pro Sport which I plan to put my Viper 10X44 scope on, realistically could I compete in HFT using the springer, or is using my Daystate X2 the only way to be competitive (which at the moment I am not with any rifle!)?

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  2. 17-03-2009, 09:04 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred_Bear View Post
    Hi

    Have just got a 2nd hand .177 Pro Sport which I plan to put my Viper 10X44 scope on, realistically could I compete in HFT using the springer, or is using my Daystate X2 the only way to be competitive (which at the moment I am not with any rifle!)?

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    There is a Recoiling class at UKAHFT shoots so yes you could compete
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  3. 18-03-2009, 08:53 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scooby View Post
    There is a Recoiling class at UKAHFT shoots so yes you could compete
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    I meant springer against PCP in open competition, rather than just springer comp. Could a Pro Sport compete against PCP?

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  4. 18-03-2009, 08:58 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred_Bear View Post
    Hi

    I meant springer against PCP in open competition, rather than just springer comp. Could a Pro Sport compete against PCP?

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  5. 18-03-2009, 09:09 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by mattinlondon View Post
    Unlikely.
    Unless you shoot SiHFT. 97 on way.

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  6. 18-03-2009, 10:08 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred_Bear View Post
    Hi

    I meant springer against PCP in open competition, rather than just springer comp. Could a Pro Sport compete against PCP?

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    It really depends how good you are with the Springer, there are a few shooters who could compete but it's very difficult
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  7. 19-03-2009, 03:25 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred_Bear View Post
    Hi

    I meant springer against PCP in open competition, rather than just springer comp. Could a Pro Sport compete against PCP?

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    Only one person has attempted this AFAIK, that said he is/was a phenomenal shot with a twanger
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred_Bear View Post
    Hi

    I meant springer against PCP in open competition, rather than just springer comp. Could a Pro Sport compete against PCP?

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    Yes,but you must have the confidence or skill to expect to win..
    It does happen occasionally.
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  9. 26-04-2009, 04:57 PM #9
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    Go ahead and compete, will your score be as high as others? Perhaps not but it will do wonders for your shooting. I shot my first club comp today (my first ever comp with an air rifle) in Sporting FT discipline with a Weirhauch HW97K and a Viper 10x44IR and scored 33 ex. 60 not the highest score but higher than a surprising number of guys with FT PCP's and monster scopes.

    If you're just starting go with the springer, when you pick up your PCP you'll be a far better shot for it.

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