HW98 and HW98S

[Phil Russell]

I have not handled nor shot a 98 but looking at various reviews etc I see reference to HW98 and also HW98S. What is the difference, please? Or does the S simply indicate 'Sporter'. The reviews give no help.

Puzzled
Cheers, Phil

[rapidresponse1]

as you say problaby s means sporter but i could be proved wrong

[Murphy]

First time I’ve seen it with an S on the end.

[Mach 1.5]

There is a 95 SM. Which is a 98 with open sights. The 98 is front heavy thanks the shroud. Some members use the 95 action in a 98 stock which is a good option. If interested in the 98 then have a look at the new special edition grey laminate. Mach 1.5

[PhatMan]

Hello to All,

FYI

My HW95 Super Match.

) Butt is filled with lead, and there is lead under the cheek-piece - to move balance to just in front of trigger guard )

Have fun & a good Sunday

Best regards

Russ

[TonyL]

I've never been acquainted with a 98S.

That's a lovely looking rifle, Russ.

[tinbum]

I know some recent ones have a screw off front section of shroud leaving a thread for a moderator.
It could be that?

[Phil Russell]

Thank you all for your input. I have come to the conclusion that the '98S' does not exist as a distinct variant but is a 98 that person or persons have for some reason added an 'S' to.
Why? I don't know. Maybe the 'S' simply indicates 'Sporter' when people have added an 's' or 'S'.

Interestingly Sportsman Gun Centre refer to it as HW98 FT

Cheers, Phil