Lightweight springer for lightly built pensioner

[TonyL]

HW30S would be my choice.

The HW95, as mentioned by Vernal, would make a very interesting option if the "galling" scares, er, scared you off the tiddler. The power output will be higher than required, though. However, if you're happy to open it up and fit a piston nose extension to reduce the power output combined with a weaker spring, this could be absolutely awesome. Fitting a weaker spring without shortening the stroke would make for a very lazy firing cycle, hence why I suggest the nose extension; available cheaply from Tinbum.

Open sight requirement would mean sourcing the HW85, as the 95 doesn't have them. Available from Sportsman (maybe elsewhere too?).

[Hsing-ee]

The HW30S, once the action is deburred etc, is superbly accurate, practically recoilless, light, can be cocked with one finger and great fun. Its the right choice.

[njc110381]

Well the HW30s is really proving to be a popular suggestion! As for buying from the sportsman, well lets just say I'll pay the £350 elsewhere. I'm done with them. Their prices may be low, but not as low as their service in my experience!

[Aimstraight]

the hw30s, once the action is deburred etc, is superbly accurate, practically recoilless, light, can be cocked with one finger and great fun. Its the right choice.

ditto!

[Muskett]

I like my HW95 Luxus.
If you like period 80's then a Anschuz 335 is pretty retro and sweet rifle.

[Hsing-ee]

I like my HW95 Luxus.
If you like period 80's then a Anschuz 335 is pretty retro and sweet rifle.

The senior gentleman is just over 5 foot, a HW95 is going to be too much rifle for a good session....

[Muskett]

You have a point.
No one does a Buccaneer anymore.
HW30S it is then.

[Hsing-ee]

You have a point.
No one does a Buccaneer anymore.
HW30S it is then.

Didn't think of that, a Buccaneer would be great.