I have been thinking about getting a new 80 but looking for reassurance

[Barryg]

I didn't like the star breach of the new type HW's but now warming to them after experiencing tight breaches of the old ones but I am still a bit concerned about the new screw on detent lug, what part of it stops the barrel when closed and is the hollow unsupported lug robust enough compared with the old type?

[Dragonboy]

Only had the new 80 less than two years (not the newest stock version). No issues/concerns to date. Even after replacing the original silencer with a shorter lead weighted one. The original silencer didn’t suit the rifle being long and matt black. Shoots well with JSB exact 4.53.

[TonyL]

Although I have no first hand experience of this set-up on these newer 80s, I can't see HW introducing a weak spot in this area to the "workhorse" 80 whose reputation has been built on the solidity of construction.

[NickG]

Although I have no first hand experience of this set-up on these newer 80s, I can't see HW introducing a weak spot in this area to the "workhorse" 80 whose reputation has been built on the solidity of construction.

That's a bit naïve Tone,😁 if they were bothered about longevity they wouldn't have changed it , it's been a solid piece of engineering for many years, the change will be down in part to cost reduction.

[rapidresponse1]

loved my 80

[Mach 1.5]

Have seen the welds break on old 80s but haven't heard of any issues from the new set up. Mach 1.5

[look no hands]

That's a bit naïve Tone,😁 if they were bothered about longevity they wouldn't have changed it , it's been a solid piece of engineering for many years, the change will be down in part to cost reduction.

Spot on Nick, it's the same in all industry, it's all cutting corners now to save that extra penny or two, just think BSA/Gamo.

[Shed tuner]

plus replacing that part doesn't look very expensive, and as others have said, I doubt it breaks every 5 minutes...

certainly easier than re-welding front stock lugs.

[Barryg]

The thing I would like to know is what part stops the barrel when it clunks shut, on the old type it was clear and it looked solid and precision so there was no drop or rise, surly it can't be the hollow lug

[Mach 1.5]

Lock up is still the same as the old ones..only the lugs have changed. Mach 1.5

[jjjohn]

That's a bit naïve Tone,😁 if they were bothered about longevity they wouldn't have changed it , it's been a solid piece of engineering for many years, the change will be down in part to cost reduction.

Best to buy an early one,they were built to last.

[clipper]

Well, I'll give the newest variant HW80SLK a solid thumbs up

.22 which gives it a head start with regards to shot cycle and yes, it is heavy, but next a TX/Prosport it is far from being unwieldy

Put around 400 shots through it now, and it is returning a 7fps spread over 20 shots at 11ft/lb with Air Arms Diabolo Field 16gr, shot cycle is quick, but no bucking, kicking, jumping out of your hands

Market research pending I think it is the most expensive break barrel you can still buy new, it's the only air rifle I've ever brought new, and I don't feel like I've been rooked

Need to swap the silencer for something shorter and slimmer, and can't fault the stock, but my weakness for customstocks cs700 thumbhole may get the better of me......