Theoben Gas Ram

[lee81 190]

im looking at getting one at the end of the month whats your views on them im not shure what model to go for

[secretagentmole 1,701]

I have shot a pre HE and HE gas ram, I think the pre HE is smoother, the HE has a slightly faster lock time. I like the pre HE better (I would do mind you, I own one). I would also look at the HW90 (HW reliability and Theoben power plant), not one to be discounted!

[lee81 190]

cheers just had a read up on the hw 90 and i carnt make my mind up what whuld you go for 22 or 177

[secretagentmole 1,701]

.22 is generally reckoned to be better in gas ram (not so snappy) but if you can manage the .177 (apparently the 90 does a good job of soaking up the recoil) go for it. Try the and see which one you like best, it is all very subjective!

[villaman 9,982]

Had a HW 90 it was awful ,just would not group with any pellet took it back and had a refund .Talked to other people about them and got mixed review with them .

[secretagentmole 1,701]

Same with any gas ram, you either love or loathe them! The uni directional (ie moves one way) recoil surprises many who are used to the twist of metal spring uncurling. A good artillery hold will sort out most accuracy problems!

 

The gun just comes straight back at you, which makes any perceived recoil seem worse (metal springs lurch both ways which means you lose some of the force felt coming back at you with the gas ram). It is not worse, just going one way!