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    Became aware of Tony Wall and Sandwell Fieldsports about three years ago through the book "Total Airguns" by Pete Wadeson. These videos replaced my imagination with the real deal. Tony's advice on the video was as astute as the advice he gave in the book. The RFDs I go to provide the coffee, but have doughnuts or Doritos. Not surprised about the accuracy of the HW98 at the range. The HW98 was supposed to have been used by the Beeman shooting team when in competition. Waiting to see what can be done with it. Thanks for the work and effort that went into these entertaining and helpful vide
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    The Weihrauch HW97KT is undoubtedly a brilliant springer. Sadly, here in Missouri nobody has seen one, including myself. Underlever, mid-powered spring guns are not at all common here. Yanks prefer the break-barrel FAC/Export type springers. I would nominate the Beeman R-1 for the slot of all around best.(HW ) HFT as an organised sport is vitally unknown here. HFT does not influence airgunner's choices. Was told by a Rapid tuner in Iowa who does compete in HFT that the Beeman R-1 is loose, but has a good trigger. At FAC power levels the R-1 comes into its own for plinking, target practice,
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    Have to follow the blood trail as best as possible. On small game you can deliver a coup-de grace with the flat of a hatchet. Some deer hunters use a .22" revolver. Cheers, RiverRomper
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    Here in the 'States the BSA SuperTEN is considered to be the best PCP that BSA has ever made. The R-10 led to the demise of the BSA corporation here due to problematic reliability and the Benjamin Marauder available for half the price. The SuperTENS are getting a little old now. Would go with a BSA R10MkII in the UK. There are any number of air gun fettlers around who could turn an R10 into a real contender. BSA is dead over here. A Daystate Huntsman for about 725 quid new is readily available from AoA. The Huntsman is not a regulated gun, like the R10 and the SuperTEN. The R10s and the Sup
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    Thank you for the jnformative and concise writeup about your Prosport. Was considering to pop 575 quid on one myself last week. My internet RFD, 600 miles north of here in Michigan, gave me some good reasons he wouldn't get one. Twenty miles north of here a new AA TX200 sits in Earth City, MO, Having arrived at 10:30 PM.(It's 12:30am Wed. right now.) Have never seen an Air Arms springer. Only seen two Weihrauch springers. (HW95 & 55.) Your narrative is the sort of thing that is needed here to help make decisions about what to get. Have a Beeman 97 Blu-Lam and a Beeman R1(HW80). The
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    FOR target practice and use in settled areas would have to go with an air gun. The motor skills developed to shoot air guns are similar to the ones needed to operate firearms. Where all that you can hear is the wind rushing through leaves, the rimfire wins. Lot more power and quicker to get into action. Just look out for ricochets on the Karst topography that makes up much of the landscape in southern Missouri. Peace, hope this helps, RiverRomper
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    Had the rubber hit the road today, made a decision about a new air rifle(AA TX200 .177"/beech) Have a 97 BluLam in .20". Shoots nice enough for accuracy(not that good a shot myself). Makes a twanging noise like a Dalek death-ray. Never could bond with the medieval pistol grip. Beautifully finished air gun. Talked with my internet RFD about the Prosport. He said that he sells one Prosport to every 50 TX200s, primarily due to the issue of the cocking lever. In 15-17 fpe trim the Prosport is difficult to cock, especially when sitting down. Over here we have to do a special tune with repl
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    Hi Conrad94 That Ultra looks like a highly functional piece of kit for use out in the woods. The Ultra is very handy. Around here we have herds of rabbits, but hunting them is regulated by the seasons of the game hunting laws. You can only shoot them at will when they become "agricultural pests". Regards RiverRomper
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    The web is an amazing tool in this 21st century for the spread of information. Also, disinformation and the use of monitoring for "big data". When you fell tweaked by what's going on the internet, please try to remember that it is only recycled electrons on a light emitting diode. Peace, hope this helps, RiverRomper
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    Have read accounts on the Yellow Forum of people using a stirrup pump to fill a #17 "Guppy" carbon-fiber tank to 4500#. Most of these people do it once. Probably something to do if you need a workout and are unemployed(redundant). It can be done. A "shoebox compressor" is more commonly used over here for filling a c-f tank without going to the scuba shop or fire station. Many put a dissecant filter between the 1st ad 2nd stages of the "shoebox". A particulate filter inline downstream from the dissecant filter is also added in some setups. Wouldn't know what the Home Office thinks about
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    Heard that Hw 97s are made closer to the way old fashioned air rifles were made years ago. Overbuilt, with some rough edges out of the box. Some 97s that made it to the "States can't even hold air during a leakdown test of the compression tube. An advanced tune is supposed to bring out the best with these air guns. The AA TX200 is supposed to work better out of the box. They are also supposed to be easier to fix on the kitchen table. No spring compressor required. Have never seen a AA TX200 MkIII in my life, but would still like to buy one. A Beeman 97 feels like you're carrying a jack
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    The BSAOG is a very good forum. It is well worth the effort it takes to become a regular member if you own a BSA air rifle. Especially in country where the dealer and support network is nonexistent. BSA and the esteemed Mr. Bowkett had a falling out time last year. It's a little fight that isn't mine. Called mr. Bowkett's office to inquire about the rebuild of a regulator for a .177" SuperTEN. He returned the call to Saint Louis and was most amiable, helpful in every way. Wanted 135 GBP with the shipping and everything. That's mucho denaro, even for a Yank. Anyway the option is still ther
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    Hi Leeds Robson Gas ram airguns are smooth, but everything with them happens RIGHT NOW. Sort of like a firearm. The problem with gas springs is that they are always under pressure. unlike a steel springer. When the gas spring lets the pressure go, it needs to be rebuilt. The obturations in a gas ram can also have effects on the guns hardware. FAC gas rams can burn out piston seals quickly. Not the best for scopes either. Hold on a gas ram needs to be mastered as well. That said, gas rams sell well here in the "States. The Benjamin NPSS XL Trail, Beeman RX-2, Theobens, Gamos & Crosm
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    Rancid Tom on the BSAOG does tunes. He is located close to Swindon. Cheers, RiverRomper
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    The model you have is essentially the Benjamin 397 pneumatic pump being sold to this day. The number 7 is used to indicate .177". PA, not so sure about. Pump Action perhaps? Crosman bought out the Benjamin Air Rifle Co.in 1992. Benjamin pumps were marketed as Benjamin-Sheridan from 1994 to 1998. After 1998 Benjamin referred to the .177" and .22" air guns and Sheridan was used to denote the .20" air gun. To most Yanks a serious airgun is either a Benjamin, a Sheridan, or a Beeman. The prevalance of the .20" here was started years ago by the slightly up-market appeal of the Sheridan. Sherida
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