These threads soon turn into FWB nostalgia trips don't they? Most current springers (AA apart) are basically the same as those of the 80;s. ie a barrel, a cylinder, a piston with a synthetic seal, same triggers in HW's case, granted a lot have a synthetic guide but are rarely a good enough fit to make much odds. Main thing now as then is correct lubrication and as Hsingee pointed out, better ammo. Thinking about it a HW35 is almost the same as a HW80 except for lock up and 2 piece cocking lever (and a shorter stroke? -guessing). So there should be no reason why they should not be used for hunting if in good order and you can shoot well enogh with them.