Originally Posted by
alexall
There have been many a threads on the 95's - trying to tame the muzzle flip and bouncy nature. I understand why many try to tame the 95's as they are nice in the hands.
I currently have 5x 95's. 3x in .20 cal and 2x in quarter bore. I also have a 98. My first 95 was fitted with a Vmach kit as 'out the box', it was rough as f* and bounced like a mule. Since then, I have learned to fettle them to shoot very nicely and smoothly with a gently thud. I found them very pleasant at 10.5 to 11ftlb. They do fettle up very well.
They are ALL accurate ONCE you warmed up to each, returning 1/4 inch groups at 30m. You will certainly enjoy a day out at the club with any of them. However, none of them are what I refer to as a 'grab and go' rifle. I would not trust myself to grab a 95 and go into the fields hunting. They are hold sensitive and dare I say, mood, temperature and weather sensitive.
The 95 offers great fun for those with a sense of challenge. It feels good and shoots great in a light and compact package with the potential of great accuracy. For these reasons, many owners then move on to ask for 'dependability' also. I gave up on this many moons ago to just enjoying it for what it is.
The 95's can be frustrating and I liken it to a game of golf! A few good shots gives you hope and you are left chasing a repeat of those few great shots... So frustrating!!
If you are seeking repeatability and dependability, the 77's and 97's (the TX's and many others) much more able and less hold sensitive. A half decent t'ooned one will offer 'point and shoot' performance, at the sacrifice of weight and price.
No one have yet identified the 95's achilles heel nor have successfully tamed them in mass.