Hw98

[MikeHW45]

Does anyone own an HW98 and what would be your review of it??

[Weasle]

Does anyone own an HW98 and what would be your review of it??

I have a short stroked 0.177 - one of Mr Bums - Fantastic gun - as accurate as an accurate thing!!!

Cheers

Steve

[MikeHW45]

Cheers Steve. Sounds good. I like the idea of the weighted barrel. Ive just had a look at one in my local gun shop and it looks to be a beautiful rifle.

[Mole trapper]

They are awesome Mike! I have a out the box version, the plan was to have it sorted, but it just didn't need it. Totally well behaved, and as you say, rather nice.
Ooh, forgot to mention, mines 177, so even more surprising that it's sweet to shoot.
Do it! You won't regret it.

[MikeHW45]

I'm thinking that if I do get one it will most likely be a .177 as it will be mainly used for target shooting.

[flyingfish]

I have the short stroked. 177, with a modified stock. Best break barrel I have ever shot. You are welcome to try it in April if you can wait.
To be fair if you have a chance at one buy it

Pete

[MikeHW45]

I have the short stroked. 177, with a modified stock. Best break barrel I have ever shot. You are welcome to try it in April if you can wait.
To be fair if you have a chance at one buy it

Pete

Cheers Pete, much appreciated.

[TonyL]

They are awesome Mike! I have a out the box version, the plan was to have it sorted, but it just didn't need it. Totally well behaved, and as you say, rather nice.
Ooh, forgot to mention, mines 177, so even more surprising that it's sweet to shoot.
Do it! You won't regret it.

Exactly my findings. Love mine. Highly recommended.

[darren m]

I had one in .177 few years ago , shoot great . same as the 95 but the stock and shroud makes it even better I think.
was looking at them again but over £400 now

[Weasle]

Cheers Steve. Sounds good. I like the idea of the weighted barrel. Ive just had a look at one in my local gun shop and it looks to be a beautiful rifle.

If you go to Iden Ferns you can give it a try if that helps - I should be there this coming Sunday. PM me and Ill give you my No.

Cheers

Steve

[MikeHW45]

If you go to Iden Ferns you can give it a try if that helps - I should be there this coming Sunday. PM me and Ill give you my No.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks very much for the offer Steve. Sunday could certainly be a possibility. I've been meaning to pop over and have a look at Iden Ferns for some time now also.

PS your inbox is full lol!!

many thanks

Mike

[lensman57]

Does anyone own an HW98 and what would be your review of it??

Once the slight twang in mine was sorted it became an outstandingly accurate gun. A bit front heavy but that is a good thing with this gun as it controls the muzzle flip. Frankly I am surprised why more people do not own them. The standard stock is also adjustable for cheek height and butt pad and infact it is a bloody good pratical stock for HFT and even target. I guess the burly men of the airgunning world don't like the extra 1/2 Kg of weight upfront, what a bunch of snow flakes I'd say.

A.G

[PhatMan]

Mike,

I have an HW95 SuperMatch (HW95SM), which is an HW98 grooved to take a fore-sight.

Wonky Donky installed an ultra-short stroke powerplant, with bearings etc., and as I use it for 'classic' 10m target shooting, I had him set the output to 8.5 ft.lb.

For me, the HW95SM/HW98 are far too front heavy; I drilled out the rear of the stock, and filled it with lead to give a weight of 4.6 kg.

The rifle now balances just in front of the trigger-guard - much better

The HW95SM shoots superbly accurately and has a lovely shot cycle, and with the weight distribution handles superbly as well.

Have fun & a good weekend

Best regards

Russ

[MikeHW45]

Russ that sounds like an awesome alteration and combination.

[Weasle]

Hi Mike
I'll be at Iden Ferns in the morning if you fancy a try...

Cheers

Steve