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    Cheaper .177 springers are often harsh at 12fpe.

    Have you ever shot an HW98, 97k, 77k, a TX200 or a Walther LGU/LGV in 177.

    If not try to find somebody who will let you shoot one.

    If you are strong enough to deal with the weight of them, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. The HW98 is very good in .177 but very front heavy too.

    Personally I've reached that stage in life where I prefer a lighter springer in 22.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur John Smithsplease View Post
    Cheaper .177 springers are often harsh at 12fpe.

    Have you ever shot an HW98, 97k, 77k, a TX200 or a Walther LGU/LGV in 177.

    If not try to find somebody who will let you shoot one.

    If you are strong enough to deal with the weight of them, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. The HW98 is very good in .177 but very front heavy too.

    Personally I've reached that stage in life where I prefer a lighter springer in 22.
    You missed the cream of the crop, the AA Prosport
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob Edge View Post
    You missed the cream of the crop, the AA Prosport
    Just sold my walnut one. The underlever is just to painful to use for loads of shooting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WILBA View Post

    Just sold my walnut one. The underlever is just to painful to use for loads of shooting.
    In all honesty? Although a lovely air rifle, given that on some days I will quite easily put a full tin through a rifle on an outing (500 pellets), given that how after a while the edges of the ProSport cocking lever cuts in to your hands, like WIBA, that was a contributory factor for me moving away from a ProSport, and ultimately, going back to a TX200HC.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gareth W-B View Post
    In all honesty? Although a lovely air rifle, given that on some days I will quite easily put a full tin through a rifle on an outing (500 pellets), given that how after a while the edges of the ProSport cocking lever cuts in to your hands, like WIBA, that was a contributory factor for me moving away from a ProSport, and ultimately, going back to a TX200HC.
    Thats what i am after at the moment myself gareth.much better gun to live with on a day to day basis.whoever came up with the underlever design for the prosport needs rogering by an elephant i do love my goldstars and superstars also though. But tried a m8s mk3 tx and fell in love

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