xHOUNDx 33 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 been gifted this air rifle, its a springer, says HW 35 on the barrel got a couple of pics, my dads mate has given up shooting due to work taking over and he hasent got time anymore, its quite old, what do you guys think any good for hunting with ? cheers Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,099 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 If all in order, they are great, although a bit heavy. It will knock over bunnies no problem. Quote Link to post
lat 29 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I bought one of those abou 20 years ago . I shot some stuff with it. Do you no anyone with a chronograph who could check its power output. Take it to your local gunshop it might just need a new spring but they aren't expensive. Quote Link to post
xHOUNDx 33 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 yeah all in working order, set up the scope, will take it to local gunshop cheers lat, it seems quite powerful, had a woodie with it already dropped it no problem Quote Link to post
Acuspell 329 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 If it is an old one it will have (might still have) a leather seal, PTFE seals are available. A complete rebuild shouldn't cost more than about £25 for new spring, seals and lubes. Quote Link to post
matt_hooks 188 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 The HW35, classic airgun and more than capable of accurate hunting at normal airgun hunting ranges. You'll need to get some practice in to shoot it well, but it'll be more accurate than you are! Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Lucky git! If it shoots fine, keep shooting it rather than wasting time and money fixing something that aint broke (Ithink theres a saying there somewhere lol!) Cheers Duncan Quote Link to post
saharashadow 26 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Had one many years ago and it was always a steady and reliable bit of kit. Just give it regular use and see how it performs. If it does the job, all well and good. If not get it overhauled. Good luck. Quote Link to post
Robbie uk 24 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I had the exact same gun in 1979/80, very powerful, gutted when i sold it !! Quote Link to post
rossy08 33 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 guttend when i sold the last one i had, the made in w germany says enough about the age, do get it cronoed tho, i came across myn by someone bringing it into the shop having it tested(was over 13ish if i rember) but had i big crack in the stock.i still brought it sorted it sold it on hear and the new owner loved it as much as i did, fantastic build for the age. all the best with yours mate ps. dont sell it you will regret it. Andy Quote Link to post
xHOUNDx 33 Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 cheers all! Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Some guys have all the luck lol! 1 Quote Link to post
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