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  1. jimk1963

    New Stock for the 97K

    Five months later, new Evolution stock has finally arrived. She's a beaut! Asked Lukas to use my stock as a guinea pig for adding a hamster, which isn't offered on this stock. We discussed various options, he came up with a way to make it work, even without much stock to work with on the...
  2. jimk1963

    Anschutz LG 380 rebuild issues

    Sounds good Mike. I recommend to purchase the two springs now, as WCG takes a while to ship them out, will be several weeks to a month before they arrive. Because of that, I also recommend purchasing a new piston buffer and breech seal from them. These may be just fine on your existing gun, but...
  3. jimk1963

    Anschutz LG 380 rebuild issues

    Afraid I don’t know if he’s still around, lost touch with him after 2010 or so. With some straightforward effort, you can repair it yourself. I had never taken any air rifle apart (nor firearm either) and was able to fix mine. I did my best to fully document the procedure and specify exactly...
  4. jimk1963

    New Stock for the 97K

    Sorry missed this question... it's described as "2d adjustable buttpad (up/down with twisting)".
  5. jimk1963

    New Stock for the 97K

    Updated pics, Lukas mounted the stock on his HW97.
  6. jimk1963

    HW 35E or FWB Sport

    Having fun with my new HW97, my first HW. Too damn heavy, but love the way it's built and the underlever is just different than all the rest of my break-barrels. Almost got the 77 for the open sights, but caved and went for the 97. Shot a new .177 HW95, didn't do much for me. Not sure I'd buy...
  7. jimk1963

    New Stock for the 97K

    LP Evolution stock nearly ready, a few pics showing the progress.
  8. jimk1963

    HW 35E or FWB Sport

    Whew... glad it worked out! ;-D You're getting similar energy as mine, the Sport can really generate some power with that 30mm power plant. I also added a Rowan setback trigger to my new HW97 (my first HW purchase), same reason (long reach). Love the 97, and all the support HW's enjoy. But...
  9. jimk1963

    HW97 KT Vortek Tuner?

    Following up on this thread, as a new HW97KT owner. Did you decide on, and install, a kit? Also, +1 for the Vortek piston seals... put one in my FWB Sport and it significantly increased power without requiring careful sanding like the ARH seals do (ARH seals are purposely oversized so you can...
  10. jimk1963

    Airguns of Arizona is totally USELESS!

    Focusing on recurring interactions with AoA: 1) Website could use improvements, a bit quirky to navigate. Feels like it was designed about 10 years ago. Minor gripe. 2) Have ordered online half-dozen times, no issue with any orders. Great packaging, items arrived as expected, all tracked. 3)...
  11. jimk1963

    Hawke Frontier vs Sidewinder

    Thanks, I didn't realize any scopes in the Airmax lineup had side focus. Thought they were all AO. I like the specs of this scope, even the 6-124x50 is reasonably compact. Will consider for other guns. Have already pulled the trigger on the Frontier 4-20x44 as noted, $399 shipped was too hard...
  12. jimk1963

    Hawke Frontier vs Sidewinder

    I've placed an order for the Frontier 4-20x44 from Cameraland (thanks Kenny for the great lead!), they have it on sale for $399 thru Jan 22 with free shipping. First time to order anything from them, hoping it's a new/good unit and not a refurb or other issue. Just a little nervous because...
  13. jimk1963

    HW 35E or FWB Sport

    Ah yeah… likewise, I forget about the 12fpe limit all too easily. We may have more relaxed limits over here, but I sure wish we had all the clubs, shooting ranges, airgunsmiths and overall airgun enthusiasm you guys enjoy in the UK. I’ve dropped a bunch of coin on shipping alone to get parts...
  14. jimk1963

    HW 35E or FWB Sport

    The new Sport has a solid lock-up as well, it's a completely different design than the original ball-detent FWB 124/7. Although some have had issues with the old FWB 124 design, my two FWB 124's (44 and 40 years old, respectively) have never had any lock-up issues. I've never even touched the...
  15. jimk1963

    HW 35E or FWB Sport

    Yes, the OEM guide is undersized, so fits any of the alternatives. However, I wouldn't recommend taking the gun apart just to replace the spring. The undersized guide is actually the main problem causing the twang/buzz. This newer Sport has a permanent "built-in" top hat inside the piston so you...
  16. jimk1963

    Hawke Frontier vs Sidewinder

    Missed this!! Thanks so much, fantastic info.
  17. jimk1963

    HW 35E or FWB Sport

    Long-time FWB 124 owner and also have the new Sport. AoA was down to their final 20 copies or so back in September, gun won’t be around for purchase much longer. That has dissuaded some, as you’ve read on this thread. However, I spent some shop time with mine, and discovered several important...
  18. jimk1963

    Hawke Frontier vs Sidewinder

    Yeah I understand, just prefer the look and convenience of having the distances permanently etched vs. applying labels.
  19. jimk1963

    Hawke Frontier vs Sidewinder

    Thanks for the info, scope-werks was the first website that came up in my original google search. The site doesn’t list support for the SFP version of the frontier, will email them to find out more. I would prefer a metal wheel, but also wish it was indexed like Hawke’s wheels.
  20. jimk1963

    Hawke Frontier vs Sidewinder

    Thanks much, are you using these for target or field target use? Just wondering if lack of a sidewheel has been of any concern or annoyance. I shot for 40 years without a sidewheel so for me it’s a “new luxury” but have to say I really love the convenience/ergonomics.