Interesting. Ive read about the Original 45 vs HW77 SAR references a few times. Is this bench/ field superiority tit for tat down to the 77 being less hold sensitive?
I purchased a rws 45 in .177 after reading a review in sporting air rifle back in the 80's when I was 17 replacing a hw35 export that never lived upto its reputation for me. I kept it for 23 years and shamefully sold it, for reasons I can't explain. It was untouched inside as I was too scared to strip due to the trigger, but it remained full power for thousands of shots, and claimed literally hundreds of rabbits, rats, crows and pigeons. I always used h&n sillohette. If there was ever I gun I regretted selling, why oh why!!
I know where you're coming from as ive seen the exploded drawing but it is a cartridge type trigger and comes out as a unit. It's only if there was a problem with it that you would need to take it any further.
I've packed the head on the .22 but just kept to a weak possibly tired spring on the .177. Can get slightly better accuracy from the .177 though (when I show up n do my bit that is)
How did you rate the '45 as a hunting rifle Jim? I mean against others? I've stuck like glue to my '80 all these years and so never really give any individual gun a proper airing.
Fond memories of bygone days with your old '45? Do you think/ know if it is still doing the rounds??
Dave
I've not taken the synthetic route yet Dave but have researched a couple of options for it. The .177 Original is stripped as it was misbehaving badly on the last outing. If I can't get to the bottom of it ,it will be cannibalised for my .22 45 project.
I have the chance of an RWS45 just now and I'm going to have to give the man a ring about it. My emailed enquiries have not been answered.
I bet the 45 in a custom walnut stock looked cracking and can imagine quite desirable as a keeper. Ive certainly not seen or heard of that many about sat in a custom stock. Not sure if anyone even makes them these days? I would imagine that the cross pin arrangement is a potch.
Had hoped to get out for an hour this afternoon with said gun but a couple of pressing diy jobs beckoned instead.
Thanks for the input Jim.
Dave
I was forced to sell my first air gun - a BSA Meteor due to having bought it behind my parents back. My second a Relum Super Tornado I sold to get hold of a Scorpion pistol. Fond memories of that Relum. My first "decent" springer I still have upstairs in the form of a circa 81 Webley Vulcan.
The '45s came along later as a gun I desired to have but could not afford. I suppose that means I have different memories of the marque from yourself having owned and used one "back in the day"
Dave
My rws cost me £70 new from MAG, I really wanted a mk1 80 like my friends but they were £110 new. Considering I was on a YTS on £25 a week it was a big difference! Managed to get a lovely mk1 a few years ago, a lot more than £110 though!!!