You answered your own question, if you are a break-barrel fan who wants fixed barrel weight and accuracy then the 98 is your man. Fit with a tinbum guide kit, relube and away you go...
may also be employed in conjunction with a drawn reciprocation dingle arm, to reduce sinusoidal repleneration
You answered your own question, if you are a break-barrel fan who wants fixed barrel weight and accuracy then the 98 is your man. Fit with a tinbum guide kit, relube and away you go...
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Charlie,
The HW98, particularly when fitted with a short-stroke kit (ca. 10 - 15 mm) is a lovely rifle to shoot.
In stock form, it is (for me) too front heavy - I added some lead to the butt, and it now balances beautifully.
For me, the HW99S has all that is needed in a break-barrel rifle - compact, and highly accurate ; shame is that you will more often than not, have to do some firkling to sort out the 'galling issue'.
This firkling is not difficult, and does not take long, and you end up with a superb rifle.
However, as many chappies have pointed out, why should you have to firkle a brand new rifle, and why the f*** don't Weihrauch sort their sh!t out
Have fun & a good weekend
Best regards
Russ
'aka peanut'
I'm looking at 98's at the moment too. A cracking air rifle indeed. Another good option is the 95 which shares the same action as the 98.Originally Posted by Hsing-ee
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I was lucky enough to pick up a 98 in .177 a few years ago. I decided to fit a Welsh Willy kit in it and was amazed how well it shot. Beautiful firing cycle and stunning accuracy - I can match my S410 with it.
Mine is standard stroke and I was lucky that one of the washers supplied with the kit gave me 11.4 ft/lb with exacts - perfect !
This is my all time favourite springer.I have got all the hw break barrels,tx, prosport,lgu and Century.....the 98 beats the lot for smoothness and accuracy. I particularly like the bull barrel - no muzzle flip.
Paul.
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Get yourself a HW80 and have it sleeved is another option.
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Great option - mine is a true keeper.....or a 98 or a 95 with an early barrel weight and short stoke it.
Cheers
Steve
Even better looking than a HW35
Oh goody!
Yet another "which HW should I buy" thread.
Can we just make this a sticky please, with a ruddy big pink fluorescent arrow pointing to it, so anyone wanting to know what break barrel to buy can instantly find it.
Many thanks.
Pete
Far too many rifles to list now, all mainly British but the odd pesky foreigner has snuck in
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My six standard answers:
1. Buy a good used one, rather than new.
2. HW35/80/85/95/98/99.
3. Diana 31/34/36/38.
4. FWB Sport.
5. Webley Omega, Tomahawk, or Longbow.
6. See 4 and 5.
2 and 3 are fine, too. Actually, option 2 may be best. Matter of opinion.
Try to find a club or a good shop when you can check a few out. Fit and feel are vitally important, and can only be judged in person.
It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got a Spring
Made mi Laugh !Oh goody!
Yet another "which HW should I buy" thread
Can we just make this a sticky please, with a ruddy big pink fluorescent arrow pointing to it, so anyone wanting to know what break barrel to buy can instantly find it
Many thanks.
Pete
“An airgun or two”………
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I thought there might be one or two others to consider? Must admit the hw98 is by far the favourite in terms of looks but having shot none of the current range of rifles from any manufacturer I've no idea whether I'd actually like the feel of it once I try one out compared to others.
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