spring airguns

[richi 0]

alright lads what do you think is the best springer on the market

[MAACCY 105]

i found the 97k to be one of the best the only downfall is the weight and i also like the air arms tx 200

[mad al 146]

I have a V Mach tuned Air Arms Pro Sport, which is the best springer I have ever used. I've got a Webley Longbow, a really under rated brilliant all around rifle. I'm about to have a HW95K and I'll let you know how I get on with that.

The other rifle, I feel is definitely worth a mention, HW90K gas ram, when you fire that and hit your quarry, you know it just ain't gonna move . really brings a smile to your face

[Guest Ditch_Shitter]

Just sold a mate my BSA Lightening de lux. Within a few days of recieving it, he took it out after pigeons and rabbits. Fired 187 shots through it. Bagged 186. Said one hell of a wind gust knocked the last shot up in the air. (Then I guess he decided it was a crap rifle and went home in a huff? )

 

The Lightening's also so light and well balanced she's a dream to handle - all day long

[Guest king ratcatcher]

hw97k

[richi 0]

thanks for the info fellas

[polecat3 0]

97k gets my vote,

bit heavy at times.

[cumbrianrabbiter 0]

never had any probs with the 97k

[tote 843]

Had a HW97K a few years back,shooting wise it was excellent,really smooth.

The only drawback for me was the weight,I found it a bit heavy.

 

Had a go with my mates HW90 on many occasions and never liked it,more recoil

than the 97.

[dougie_s410k 1]

HW97K all day long... heavy?? heavy is good, heavy is reliable,the front weight helps stop muzzle flip and the extra weight absorbs recoil....hole in hole groups all day long when you get the hang of it....brilliant guns

[mad al 146]

HW97K all day long... heavy?? heavy is good, heavy is reliable,the front weight helps stop muzzle flip and the extra weight absorbs recoil....hole in hole groups all day long when you get the hang of it....brilliant guns

 

 

Good point, I've always got on better with a heavier rifle , I've been out with my FX carbine earlier, they're a nice weight for a PCP. Good to see more spring guns being used these days though...........Al :thumbs-up:

Edited January 25, 2007 by mad al

[spike 0]

I agree with Mad Al in that I like the Longbow (getting mine V-glided soon); shot a TX200 a few weeks ago - liked it a lot. Thinking of getting one in .177 but may get a RAM or PCP instead, can't decide

[dougie_s410k 1]

cant beat a good springer, has the real feel and satisfaction when something goes down and is simple and easy to use...none of that re-filling and temperature to worry about, temperature i mean some rifles being tempremental in the hot/cold

[targa 5]

HW97K all day long... heavy?? heavy is good, heavy is reliable,the front weight helps stop muzzle flip and the extra weight absorbs recoil....hole in hole groups all day long when you get the hang of it....brilliant guns

 

Yes, absolute

[bullsmilk 2]

Just sold a mate my BSA Lightening de lux. Within a few days of recieving it, he took it out after pigeons and rabbits. Fired 187 shots through it. Bagged 186. Said one hell of a wind gust knocked the last shot up in the air. (Then I guess he decided it was a crap rifle and went home in a huff? )

 

The Lightening's also so light and well balanced she's a dream to handle - all day long

the xl mate is a cracker light silent and very deadly