HW98 or 99

[harvey_s]

I think now that it'll be another 99. I went to the gunshop today & tried a 98 & although it was great, I'm just not sure it's worth twice as much as a 99.

Left stock, it maybe you're right, but if you're prone to tinkering to improve - adding the modifed stock, butt plate and barrel shroud would cost a lot more than the difference between the two....(At least thats what I convinced myself )

[PhatMan]

Neil,

For me, my 0.177" HW99S is a true Gem of a rifle, and is one of my favourite rifles.

Definitely a 'rough diamond' out of the box, but with some simple tweaking it has turned into a true pocket-rocket, and a rifle to be reckoned with

My 0.177" HW95 Super Match ( HW95 with HW98 stock & barrel, with open sights as standard ) shoots very nicely indeed, but I much prefer my 99S

The HW95 SM had to have its butt filled with much lead to make the rifle balance correctly - without the lead it was (for me) dreadfully nose heavy.

Have fun & a good Sunday

Best regards

Russ