loading a new .22 hw45.

[laverdabru]

Have you tried cocking across your thigh?

Greatly helps with my various Wobbleys. Had some strength issues following illness few years back, adopted this method, used it ever since.

ATB

Bru

[where's it gone]

I'll take it that you bought it secondhand as if you were to buy new you'd would of tried it in shop ? It sounds like this pistol is not for you, not every pistol is, so sell it and look for another pistol. A co2 pistol could be what you might find ideal.

[p.j.]

Over the thigh for me, same as Tempest/Hurricane.

[laverdabru]

Over the thigh for me, same as Tempest/Hurricane.

^ This. Can be used either in sitting or standing positions. As I said above, adopted this for my spring pistols when I lost strength in my arms.

You will also find it becomes easier as the pistol eases with use - think of it as 'running in' as we used to do with cars.
I saw an earlier post from you saying you were mainly used to PCP's - springers are a different animal entirely. But worth the effort, & very rewarding when you get it right.

Bru