I've never noticed any difference in accuracy between the two calibres.
177 flies further.
.22 better can basher.
As with most springers the .22 is softer to shoot and you just use full power all the time.
I solve the problem by having one of each!
I'm thinking of yet again buying another HW45
I've a couple of 177's in the past but didn't like their harshness. I soon sold them on. Now, crazily, I'm giving thought to buying another. But I'm wondering if a 22 would be nicer? As I can only shoot at short range (seldom over 8yds) a 22 should be perfectly accurate- as my 2240 and crosman 600 are- Any thoughts?
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I've never noticed any difference in accuracy between the two calibres.
177 flies further.
.22 better can basher.
As with most springers the .22 is softer to shoot and you just use full power all the time.
I solve the problem by having one of each!
Easiest solution would be to get one and then the barrel in the other calibre as the barrels are easily interchangeable. Should be able to order one from the German website (sportwaffen schneider I believe) direct to your door while we're not out of the EU without having to send another barrel in etc. to get replaced. I'll let someone else confirm that though.
Thanks for the replies.
Decided I'm going to look for a 22. None in the sales section so I'll post a wanted thread. Looked on the German Site- they're about £50 cheaper than here brand new but inc tax. Even with postage it'd still be cheaper. I may go that route. I quite fancy a doer-upper for a project!
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I have a .22 & I can definitely say it really is a can masher !
I have both .177 and .22 HW45's and don't find the .22 noticeably any less harsh or smoother than the .177 to shoot,so I would suggest choose calibre based on other criteria.
I like the barrel change idea. One pistol....two calibers. I've owned all the calibers and they are all great pistols. The barrels are easy to change.
I have a HW45, .22 awesome air pistol. I simply purchased a .177 barrel of a guy on here, 5 mins to change barrels. The gun is much nicer to shoot as a .22.
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I ahd a .25 barrel, never used it though, it came as an extra, i sold it on
Guys- thanks for your replies. I think I'm now sorted
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I owned one in 0.22 which I felt was nice and controllable with a soft recoil. I did try a 0.177 but found it a little snappier. I preferrred the 0.22. Hope that helps.
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