Recent content by bob3006

Welcome to forum. Lots of information relating to air rifles.

Yes, I got my questions answered and enjoyed all the other conversations in this thread.

I believe the numbers. You see it across the board in centerfire and rimfire as well as air rifle. I started shooting a springer HW97k about 6 months ago. I am in my late 70's and enjoy it since I can shoot in the winter months in my basement. In the summer months I shoot rimfire and...

I have several questions regarding my HW 97k that someone my be able to answer. If I forget to put a pellet in the chamber and close the action can I reopen it? Do I have to take the safety off in order to open it? If I have a pellet in the action and take the safety off, can I put the safety...

If you buy a size you find shoots the best , you may find the next tin you buy that size may not shoot as well. I have tried buying different sizes and found that weight was more of an accuracy factor for me i.e. 8.4 gr. vs 9.6 gr. for example. For match shooting, I weigh the pellets in the...

I recently purchased a .177 HW97k. All my shooting will be target only at 25 yards or less. On this forum I see members talking about using chronographs. What is gained, if any, from an accuracy standpoint using them. It appears to me that a velocity change would relate to a weak or broken...

When I clean my .177 HW 97k rifle using the pull through barrel method, I never get anything like lead or dirt on the patches. They always seem clean. I have been using Hoppes solvent. How should I clean and what solvent do you use. Should I be more aggressive than just using a patch? I have...

The method I use to finish wood stocks is to use Tru-Oil mixed with paint thinner and an air brush. This provides a very uniform and level finish on the stock similar to factory finishes on quality firearms. It takes a lot of coats but you are only spraying a light coat of finish each coat. In...

Welcome to the forum. I joined recently and it is a great place for spring rifle information.

Does the Rekord trigger require periodic cleaning? If so, what solvent should I use on what part of the trigger, i.e. sear ? My thoughts was lighter fluid which is the recommended solvent for Jewell triggers.