chrisyboy 3 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 hello, I was just thinking about getting old beaten up knackered springer that could be a priest to keep me busy over the next few weeks or how ever long it would take, iv never done this before so wanted people options really on what I should look of for what makes are easiest and what not. All advice and tips welcome, fire away.... Quote Link to post
tomburras 2,721 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Buy an old HW and give it some TLC. Better than a newer made springer. A newer springer will no doubt disappoint you after spending money and time on it - also cheaper in the long run too when you realise that and sell it then it an old HW. It would also suit you long term too. Quote Link to post
Rez 4,957 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 A HW. Without a doubt. An old 35 mate. Buggy will no doubt be a better replier... If that's a word. Quote Link to post
chrisyboy 3 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 How much are they in a knocked up condition roughy estimate? Quote Link to post
flynndog 543 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'm just on with sorting one out for buggy off a lad I know when he answers his phone ... its a 35 too bit rough but he'll make it nice Quote Link to post
tomburras 2,721 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I baught a mint mk1 HW80 for £150 last year Quote Link to post
mattybugeye 884 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yea you can't go wrong with a old hw rez was spot on a 35 would be just the ticket nice and easy to work on too I got one last year off moxy and when I finished I was amazed with it looked the part and was very accurate out to 40 yd Failing that a old 95 also nice to work on but any well made gun will excell after some tlc Either way keep us updated on your project bud Quote Link to post
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yea you can't go wrong with a old hw rez was spot on a 35 would be just the ticket nice and easy to work on too I got one last year off moxy and when I finished I was amazed with it looked the part and was very accurate out to 40 yd Failing that a old 95 also nice to work on but any well made gun will excell after some tlc Either way keep us updated on your project bud That 35 Jonmondo has got could possibly be for sale, I think he has given up on it as its not his and doesnt really want to start spending on it. Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 The cheapest springer to rebuild has to be the humble SMK B2 as a whole new rifle (and therefore all the spares you need) is about £40! Stupidly enough for a first time project buying 2, stripping them down and attempting to make one good is good training for dealing with something a little better! 1 Quote Link to post
pianoman 3,584 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Get a second or third hand HW80, HW97 or HW77 in complete but really poor external condition. What lies under all that neglect will amaze you! 1 Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Get a second or third hand HW80, HW97 or HW77 in complete but really poor external condition. What lies under all that neglect will amaze you! Even leaving it in poor condition you still have a great gun to be honest. The 77 I have has fading bluing, a really dinged up stock, but she is still sweet to fire, very nice shot cycle. Think I am going to get a new spring and seal kit, perhaps a Welsh Willy one, give the internals a good service and leave the external as is! Quote Link to post
mattybugeye 884 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yup they seem to go forever Can not praise weirauch enough fantastic guns Quote Link to post
j j m 6,481 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Ive gave a good few guns away over the years to people for projects mainly webleys and hw80s seem populare Quote Link to post
mattybugeye 884 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yep I've just done one of jjms guns a vulcan came out fantastic and is going to a new shooter A bsa meteor nit to be over looked either I've just re sprung one for a member on here got it doing a stedy 10.31 not bad for a oldie Quote Link to post
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