It's Not What I Wanted But ............

[Jonjon79 13,343]

........ I suppose it'll do

 

I popped down to my favourite RFD yesterday - I had every intention of buying a .177 S200, then badgering Marky71 for a custom stock

 

But, all they had was .22s and, 6ftlb .177 version

 

What they did have was a full length HW100 in a very nice walnut sporter stock but, it was a .22 - Bugger!

 

I had another look round and, I found a .177 in a thumbhole stock

 

After a chat with my ol' mate Paul, I walked out with a full length .177 HW100 in a very nice stock, an MTC opisan EVX 5-20x50i scope and some other bits and pieces - with a very healthy discount thrown in

 

I know, I know ....... I called these rifles boring and flogged my last one but, recently I've started to miss it.

 

I've had a few rifles from a few manufacturers and, in my opinion, for sheer performance and accuracy, these just can't be beaten.

[Jonjon79 13,343]

The other side of the stock.

[Jonjon79 13,343]

The summertime bugs like it as well

[Jonjon79 13,343]

I took it down to Black Cat today for some informal pellet testing.

 

The first thing I discovered was that I'd forgotten how unforgiving MTC scopes are if your head position is slightly off. Also, the eye relief is a lot longer than my Hawke Airmax. I may have to rethink this scope choice - it was a bit of a ball ache today.

 

Anyway, I tried JSB Heavy, H&N FTT, Baracuda Hunter Extreme, AA Express and Polymag shorts.

 

I gave it some 10 shot groups at 30yrds then, I tried 14 shot groups of the JSB Heavies and AA Express at 45yrds.

 

I suspect the groups include an element of me trying to get to used to this scope

 

The targets are 3" Shoot-N-Sees.

[Jonjon79 13,343]

It did ok at range - this is 28 JSB Hevies into a 3" Shoot-N-See at 58yrds.

 

I reckon these will tighten up after a bit more practice with this combo.

[The Lord Flashheart 73]

Good shooting Jon, I must say that reticle looks very fine.

 

Does it not get lost at last light on prey?

[villaman 9,980]

Don't forget to clean the barrel to get rid of grease .

 

AA express and JSB heavies are looking good

 

Nice looking stock .I can't for the life of me when people say they are boring , you got it shoot at targets or vermin, which it does and dose it very, very well ,probably the best PCP if not the best PCP made . It's in the same league as a £100,000 hooker , both are the best at what they do

[villaman 9,980]

Forgot , get rid of that shit scope all to fussy and get another airmax

[just-A-snap 1,269]

Enjoy it every time you use it Jonjon. it is just the beginning with the groups, and they are Good with any ones money. To my mind it is like diving a brand spanking new car from the dealers for the first time mate.

All the very best

[Bunnyblatter 1,012]

Stunning stock on the gun mate.

They are boring and they are soul less but boy are they a good hunting tool. Clinical accuracy that seems effortless

[Jonjon79 13,343]

Good shooting Jon, I must say that reticle looks very fine.

 

Does it not get lost at last light on prey?

Cheers mate

 

Today is the first time I've tried it but, the reticle did get lost against the background on the target a few times.

[Jonjon79 13,343]

Don't forget to clean the barrel to get rid of grease .

 

AA express and JSB heavies are looking good

 

Nice looking stock .I can't for the life of me when people say they are boring , you got it shoot at targets or vermin, which it does and dose it very, very well ,probably the best PCP if not the best PCP made . It's in the same league as a £100,000 hooker , both are the best at what they do

How the other half live eh

........ Tell me more about those £100k hookers mate

 

I haven't cleaned the barrel but, the rifle was second hand so, hopefully, there shouldn't be any grease in there but, I will give a go

[Jonjon79 13,343]

Forgot , get rid of that shit scope all to fussy and get another airmax

I have been thinking along those lines. I'll give this a fair crack and see how it goes first.

[The Lord Flashheart 73]

Well at that money don't f*&k about with Sharon from Southend or Milania from Bulgaria but get thee straight down to vegas and hire a few pornstars for the weekend.

 

I think for the money you could have Lucy Thai, Peta Jenssen and fly Mandy Mounds out of retirement to act as a spittoon.

[Jonjon79 13,343]

Enjoy it every time you use it Jonjon. it is just the beginning with the groups, and they are Good with any ones money. To my mind it is like diving a brand spanking new car from the dealers for the first time mate.

 

All the very best

I know what you're saying Renos

 

...... I like this bit of owning a new rifle.

 

Atb mate