Is there anyone on the forum who doesn't have a HW80

[Barryg]

Is the 80 a must have airgun ?

I have now had my 80 for about 18 years and it would probably be the last gun that I would part with, every component has been has been checked in the action and I now would like a custom stock

Here is the plain jane



And I would like it in a stock like this



but I guess some of you guys have better, would you like to post

[harvey_s]

Is this thread going to be like the bloke in 1990's New York who was so tired of having his car window smashed to nick his radio he put a note on his seat saying "This car has no radio!"

He got back to his car and found his window smashed and a scrawl on his note that said "Well f@#kin' fit one then!"

This replyer does not have an HW80...and don't particularly want one.
Undeniably well made, but too heavy and stylistically boring with a captital 'B' I'm afraid...
(Pulls tin hat firmly down and crouches....)

[FPoole]

Had a 1984 model in .177 FAC for many years. I discovered Air Arms springers in the late 90's and never looked at the old R1(HW80) again. I only looked at it once more when a friend offered me a TX(my 6th) in trade. I nearly ripped my pocket off my pants getting out that $100 bill to go with my R1 as a trade. I'd have given him $200 if he'd pushed me for more. For my purposes, an HW80, just isn't appealing.

[look no hands]

I'll give you three guesses

Pete

[flyingfish]

No I haven't got any plans to get one either

[Benelli B76]

I have had two, but in the end sold them as I did not see the point if you shoot them at sub 12 ft.lb. Why lug around a heavy load when you can get the same power and accuracy from a little HW 50 and many lighter other options. Like driving around an artic truck to do your shopping.

Baz

[TonyL]

I'll give you three guesses

Pete

Strange that.

I have three of them and they're all keepers!

[Benelli B76]

Although I don't own an 80 I believe most people should own one as I think it is the one of the best survival rifles to keep for any future coming food shortages. It is a robust, simple well built rifle. For a long term maintenance and ammunition availability you could replace everything yourself, even homemade parts, and have the potential of decent power. With no availability of parts it is possible to make most of the wearing items.

Baz

[look no hands]

Strange that.

I have three of them and they're all keepers!

Surprise surprise

You shouldn't be on this thread anyway, it's for people who DON'T have a sodding 80

Pete