Viewed now. That's lovely, Paul.
Bet it's very quiet, too.
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Yes the Hushwell is big but brings the balance a little and adds a little weight compared to the HW mod. Mach 1.5
So close to 700fps with 7.9grs, thats very good!
Is it only a kit/seal installation, or does it have other things done to the internals too?
I had a setup with a vortek seal and some spring I dont remember that was quite powerful some years ago, and actually felt really nice.
Last edited by evert; 01-12-2023 at 05:12 PM.
Too many airguns!
Spring, guide, tophat, piston liner, Vmach piston seal and a polish here and there. Mach 1.5
What output in .22 ?
Advancing years and poorer eyesight have resulted in having to convert to .22 to see pellet to insert into breech
( unless I can get someone to fix my leaking .25 HF Spitfire !!)
funny how I converted as a teenager to .177 from .22 in 1977 ( Eddie Barber (RIP) , Graham Walker from MAG ( RIP) and Bob Beeman (RIP)
Looking for a short range Rat gun - max 15 yards - My Mk1 HW 50 177 standard untouched since new is only about 6 ft lbs .
Last edited by BSFNUT; 02-12-2023 at 08:26 AM.
We may well be a similar age with the references you've made, and my eyes too aren't as good as they used to be but I can still use the .177 calibre. I haven't thought about it until now but I don't think I look at my pellets when loading them, I do it by feel. I will check the next time I'm shooting.
Form the names you mentioned in 1977 the only one I knew was Graham Walker and he was one of the most genuine gents I've ever known. As a teenager who loved airguns but had no real money Graham helped me get into the hobby and was always there with great advice. He never even charged me the nominal 10p to use the shop chronograph. He and Alan Hamer had a superb shop and a wealth of knowledge to go with it.
My first (proper) gun was an .22 Airsporter in 1978 but I swapped over to .177 within 12 months and still prefer it for most uses.
Back to the thread title, I really would like to see how the 30 shoots after it's been worked on by Lyn, if I see you at a Bash Paul and you have it with you, would you mind if I have a little go please? I remember when you bought your new FWB Sport to The Bash, that was an expensive experience for me as I bought one myself after shooting yours and after Dave Price worked on it bringing it up to UK levels. It’s a gun that I don't use every time but when I do, I really enjoy it.
Last edited by gtfreight; 02-12-2023 at 04:15 AM.
Mine is .177 Craig and doing 8.4 ft lbs. I'm looking at buying a .22 cal to see what can be achieved with this in the coming weeks. Mach 1.5
As an approximation, you're generally looking at a 1ft.lbs difference in muzzle energy between .177 and .22 with the 30, pellet & set-up dependant, of course.
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THE BOINGER BASH AT QUIGLEY HOLLOW. MAKING GREAT MEMORIES SINCE 15th JUNE, 2013.
NEXT EVENT :- May 17/18, 2025.........BOING!!
THE BOINGER BASH AT QUIGLEY HOLLOW. MAKING GREAT MEMORIES SINCE 15th JUNE, 2013.
NEXT EVENT :- May 17/18, 2025.........BOING!!
Cocking effort is very comfortable and yes Tony you can have a go with pleasure. I've swapped the discovery scope to a leupold 2-7 x 32 now. Mach 1.5