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    As does the barrel shroud...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackrider View Post
    A TX200HC all the air rifle you'll ever need and very nice straight out of the box !
    Mine wasn't!
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    I like them both, very accurate both shoulder well the 99 is.22 the 98 is .177 never shot .177 99 but have shot a 30 in that calibre and I liked that. Try a 98 if you can if you like the feel and the handling go for its very accurate. I'm a prosport fella myself that fiddly abt is a pain if your a southpaw. Go to the next boinger bash there'll be too much choice and you get some great advice, personally I've gone to buy a 95 on four separate occasions and come away with something different every time.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NeilnrLincoln View Post
    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 )

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy View Post
    Mine wasn't!
    Did you get it sorted or returned it ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackrider View Post
    Did you get it sorted or returned it ?
    Sorted it myself.

    I just got unlucky with slack spring.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy View Post
    Sorted it myself.

    I just got unlucky with slack spring.
    Well done.
    Once had the same with a Weihrauch HW 80 .25, returned it to retailer.
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    cods wallop

    Get another 99. it runs rings around all the guns mentioned here and it doesn,t eat the piston.

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    I think another 99 is the way forward, I do like my 99. I'm terrible for always wondering if something else would be better though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by NeilnrLincoln View Post
    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.

    If you want a challenge, try to find an old school HW50 which is the Mummy of the 99. There aren't many about, its halfway between a 30 and a 99...

    If you want a best rifle, then get the TX200HC. I wish I had just got one of those instead of filling the cabinets with HWs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NeilnrLincoln View Post
    I think another 99 is the way forward, I do like my 99. I'm terrible for always wondering if something else would be better though!
    I've yet to find a springer that will outshoot the 99s...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rincewind666 View Post
    Tbh id try the HW80 mate. As stated above the 98 is a heavy bugger and not much difference to a 99 sort from price. The 57 gets alot of bad press but I can't comment as I've never fired one
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    It could not be more different that the 99. stick wiyh the 99 it can do everything that the 80 can do except reach fac levels hence the problem with the 80 at sub 12ft lbs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rabbitwrecker View Post
    I've yet to find a springer that will outshoot the 99s...
    Yes this is correct.

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