Right of passage.

[charub]

I seem to have found a new love for springers.
Do I need a HW 80? All my rifles are Air Arms except a little project 35 I need to bring back to life.
I currently have 2 Elites, 2 TX200's (mk1) and a mk2 SR

But I feel that I'm not a real springer shooter until I own either a 77 or 80?

Thoughts please.

[rancidtom]

Everybody needs at least one HW80!

[tinbum]

I would say an 80 and a 77 would be a good place to start. Then there's the 95, maybe a 98? Even a 99 if you're into masochism!

[baldinio]

Yes, you need an 80.


And a 77

Atvb baldy

[baldinio]

A hw30 is a must too

[flyfisher]

got a nice 25mm version sitting here that I do not use, .22 with V-mach in it, been reblued, just prefer my Rapids, you are not far from me feel free to come and look no obligation to buy.

[Arthur John Smithsplease]

You don't need either.

The 80 was designed to run at high power.

The 77 was fine until they changed it. Now it's best at a bit more than 12fpe.

But the main problem with both of them is weight. The same can be said for the Air Arms guns.

12fpe guns don't need to be that heavy.

A 99s or 95 (?) will be just as accurate and won't break your arms.

I still have some reservations about the 95, which needs some kind of tuning. Unlike the 99s it was also designed for the higher power market.

If you'd consider a fairly heavy gun which was made to function at less than 12 ft lbs, the 35 (1950s design) may be the one for you.

Many don't like it because it looks like it came out of the ark. Others are turned on by its retro looks.

I happen to think it is one of the most elegant air rifles ever made.

I've had them all, and the heavy ones are almost impossible to shoot well without support.

Unless you happen to be Brian Sampson.

[Geezer]

You need an FWB Sport and a Webley Longbow.

[rabbitwrecker]

Everybody needs at least one HW80!

Indeed, sooner or later...

[TonyL]

All of the above recommendations sound good to me.