HW35, a few questions

[Drew451]

I'm sure this thread will do 35 sales no harm at all.

[Gareth W-B]

Perhaps this helps :-)


Eselt - schedule listing

OMG. That is BEAUTIFUL. Now I want a walnut one to go with my Vixen prototype, so yep, as Drew451 says in the post above, this thread sure is going to generate some serious HW35 sales.

[T 20]

No problem, Craig, and you're well placed to get the custom length TX latchrod made.

After precise measurement of a HW35 piston with my trusty tape measure, it appears that there's no need for a custom latchrod, Craig --- a standard MK3 TX latchrod is bob on.



Cough VVVVVVVVVVVV

[TonyL]

Perhaps this helps :-)


Eselt - schedule listing

Now, that is beautiful.

[Craig-P]

After precise measurement of a HW35 piston with my trusty tape measure, it appears that there's no need for a custom latchrod, Craig --- a standard MK3 TX latchrod is bob on.



Cough VVVVVVVVVVVV

Lovely, I’ll see what I can ‘find’, Mick

[TonyL]

Anyway the story of my O ringed 35 is on here :-

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....10#post2931510


All the best Mick

Again, thank you for the link, Mick.

BUT......although mega-interesting, as usual, I think this may be the wrong link, going into TP sizes and the void issues.

Seem to remember you doing a much later thread on the 'O' ring?

[TonyL]

Lovely, I’ll see what I can ‘find’, Mick

Mmmmm........I wonder where, young Craigy!

[Drew451]

I spent about 2hrs with my 35e this afternoon. 15m with open sights. Started well using the very fine sight element, and with the rear sight at max elevation (adjustment screw removed). Things quicky went awry, despite me feeling well in the zone. Tried a rested position, other pellets, put the scope back on but to no avail.
Paused for a time and then came to my senses. Gave the action a wee tug and felt it loose in the stock. Tightened front underside screw half a turn and tried again. Absolutey back on it. Relief. And very satisfying.
Despite the rifle emitting no visible smoke now, some remains within the barrel after each shot. Its as settled as it ever will be. And the safety has suddenly started working. Being critical, the reach to the trigger is slightly too long for me. Recoil is mild but there is more muzzle flip than i expected, surprising considering the 22 inch barrel. But theres no faulting its accuracy.
I find myself considering buying a new 35e.

[jonnyone]

I spent about 2hrs with my 35e this afternoon. 15m with open sights. Started well using the very fine sight element, and with the rear sight at max elevation (adjustment screw removed). Things quicky went awry, despite me feeling well in the zone. Tried a rested position, other pellets, put the scope back on but to no avail.
Paused for a time and then came to my senses. Gave the action a wee tug and felt it loose in the stock. Tightened front underside screw half a turn and tried again. Absolutey back on it. Relief. And very satisfying.
Despite the rifle emitting no visible smoke now, some remains within the barrel after each shot. Its as settled as it ever will be. And the safety has suddenly started working. Being critical, the reach to the trigger is slightly too long for me. Recoil is mild but there is more muzzle flip than i expected, surprising considering the 22 inch barrel. But theres no faulting its accuracy.
I find myself considering buying a new 35e.

A nice write up there. When you think of what was being offered by blighty in comparison back in the day there really isn't much comparison on build quality and power v accuracy grounds. It still punches above its weight all these years later.
Glad you got to bottom of the blip in accuracy. I've recently experienced a similar blip with my 50T01 I'm trying to fathom. I will get there...
My.limited shooting with mine gave me the impression of mild manners but I guess it can change between each gun.
I know that the 35e is still in production. But here's a question. Does the current model have the air of quality n pedigree of the older model? I think I've read the current gun now has a more traditional 19 inch barrel? Not that the 22 inch barrel particularly gave any technical advantage as far as I can see, but I do believe it was part n parcel of the marque and set it apart from others and I think the current gun is missing something by dropping this feature...
Dave

[I. J.]

The nickel finished HW35 Export I bought last year came with a 19" barrel. Even Ive got to admit Im not a lover of the 22" version. Yes, it is in keeping with its classic image but its been proven to be of no benefit. Quite the opposite.

https://imgur.com/INzPmmN

[Drew451]

A nice write up there. When you think of what was being offered by blighty in comparison back in the day there really isn't much comparison on build quality and power v accuracy grounds. It still punches above its weight all these years later.
Glad you got to bottom of the blip in accuracy. I've recently experienced a similar blip with my 50T01 I'm trying to fathom. I will get there...
My.limited shooting with mine gave me the impression of mild manners but I guess it can change between each gun.
I know that the 35e is still in production. But here's a question. Does the current model have the air of quality n pedigree of the older model? I think I've read the current gun now has a more traditional 19 inch barrel? Not that the 22 inch barrel particularly gave any technical advantage as far as I can see, but I do believe it was part n parcel of the marque and set it apart from others and I think the current gun is missing something by dropping this feature...
Dave

Well, Dave. I often thought the 22 inch barrel looked pretty naff in photos. But when taking possession of this 35e I didn't bat an eyelid. Maybe it was the sling that took my eye away from the lengthy barrel. It doesn't look odd to my eyes- in the flesh. I'm not saying it adds anything positive to the gun, though.
In fact, a carbine barreled 35e would look better. Or is that a 35K in a E stock? What's ever easiest to bring together.

[T 20]

Hopefully the next one I build up will be a .22" E with carbine Barrel as my new ratting gun

So I raided my 35 parts bin for a quick mockup :-

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[Craig-P]

So I raided my 35 parts bin for a quick mockup :-

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Nice.
Check your messages

[TonyL]

So I raided my 35 parts bin for a quick mockup :-

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Ooooh, presented thus, in an almost Monty Python Holy Grail stylee; what a lovely shrine for those that value character, quality and classic, timeless design.

[look no hands]

Ooooh, presented thus, in an almost Monty Python Holy Grail stylee; what a lovely shrine for those that value character, quality and classic, timeless design.

UGLY!

Sorry couldn't help myself

Pete