Trying to decide between two springers both HW's the (95 .20) or the (35E. 177 or .22) Both come with walnut a stock.
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Please let us know what you will be using it for.
The 95 will have more power, I am a .20 cal fan and this would be my choice, but you will have fewer ammunition choices.
The 35e is harder for a lefty due to the position of the barrel lockup release.
The 35e may be under powered for .22 depending on your needs.
Are these new guns? You may consider the 95 in other calibers as well.
The 95 will have more power, I am a .20 cal fan and this would be my choice, but you will have fewer ammunition choices.
The 35e is harder for a lefty due to the position of the barrel lockup release.
The 35e may be under powered for .22 depending on your needs.
Are these new guns? You may consider the 95 in other calibers as well.
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Im looking for a lighter weight gun to plink and small game hunt with. I would also like to sling it and get the best peep sight that will fit the gun. Williams is all I know about what fits HW's..(Lighter than my HW77)
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The 95 is sweet. Plenty of gun at 50 yards. I love mine. It's a tack driver.
The springs are sometimes sh!t. Buy it from an outfit that will do warranty repairs and provide a shipping label. Other than that is a guaranteed winner.
The 77 is heavy. My 97 is almost the same gun. It's great to shoot off a rest. But the 95 is just as accurate. Maybe a little harder to control.
I think my walnut 95 is my favorite air rifle. It's too pretty to shoot though. I mostly just stare at it for hours and then go break another Hatsan.
Williams makes a couple nice peeps for that rail. I have the inexpensive one. The mounting clamps are small and the adjustments are crude. It works fine but it's not ideal. I think it was $45.
They make one with vernier adjustments and a better mount. It's worth the 89 bucks.
For 10 bucks more you can get the adjustment knobs. I like them but they stick out. I think they would be great for plinking or target. Your going to need to make elevation adjustments a lot with a peep on an air rifle and having those knobs would be handy.
Either one is a great rear sight. And you can get a couple different diameter peeps if you need them.
The springs are sometimes sh!t. Buy it from an outfit that will do warranty repairs and provide a shipping label. Other than that is a guaranteed winner.
The 77 is heavy. My 97 is almost the same gun. It's great to shoot off a rest. But the 95 is just as accurate. Maybe a little harder to control.
I think my walnut 95 is my favorite air rifle. It's too pretty to shoot though. I mostly just stare at it for hours and then go break another Hatsan.
Williams makes a couple nice peeps for that rail. I have the inexpensive one. The mounting clamps are small and the adjustments are crude. It works fine but it's not ideal. I think it was $45.
They make one with vernier adjustments and a better mount. It's worth the 89 bucks.
For 10 bucks more you can get the adjustment knobs. I like them but they stick out. I think they would be great for plinking or target. Your going to need to make elevation adjustments a lot with a peep on an air rifle and having those knobs would be handy.
Either one is a great rear sight. And you can get a couple different diameter peeps if you need them.
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I vote HW95. Because that’s what I have
I hear you got it running and it shoots well.
Did you fix that ding or learn to live with it?
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lol. Ordered a leather cheek riser to hide it for now. It shoots so nice I don’t even think about the ding.
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The 35 is heavy, underpowered, and what's that latch thingy for again? Totally unnecessary. If you think the 95 is too powerful (?) detune it.
Guys say the latch thingy allows them to close the action without spooking game. Here's a better idea............ don't miss the first shot! Wouldn't that spook your quarry even worse?
Guys say the latch thingy allows them to close the action without spooking game. Here's a better idea............ don't miss the first shot! Wouldn't that spook your quarry even worse?
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Another vote for the HW95 .20. Mine shoots the H&N Baracudas and the JSB 13s equally well. I have a Vortek PG4 kit and the rifle has a very sedate shot cycle. One of my favorite springers. Weihrauch dropped the mic and walked off the stage after they made the 95.
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.20 it is. No idea what to expect as I've never owned or shot one but it just makes sense to me. .177-.22 best of both worlds 
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I also have the same Vortek kit in mine. Difference being mine is .22
But I agree with his assessment on the soft shot cycle.
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