Speaking of TWAAANG....
I've had an 'indoor play' this morning (got enough for 6yds and the weather is miserable) with the old Supersport Carbine, Webley Tempest and, most excitingly the HW35 I've just bought via the sales section which arrived this morning.
To be honest the 35 shoots pretty nicely for a bog standard (just a clean & lube by the previous owner I think) 1980 rifle but it is going to be my 'posh project'. The stock is in lovely condition and has already been re-finished
really nicely by Dan, so nowt needed there, however I want to properly sort the action. It isn't bad cosmetically but definitely needs a re-blue. Internally, I'm considering a full V-Glide by Lyn Lewington (and hopefully re-blue at the same time) but might get the thoughts on 'tuning' from other 35 fans at the bash first...
Finally, I'm undecided on whether to keep the barrel at the standard 'musket length' with open sights or get it shortened by 2-3", re-crowned and a 'slimtech' style moderator fitted. I've a lovely little period 4x32 scope for it if I go this route but in the meantime I'll enjoy shooting it with a bit of twang!
I've also a Mercury S coming later this week and have already ordered a WW spring kit & piston head kit for that, as it's another 1980 rifle but has sat idle for the last 37 years so I'll have plenty to get on with!