So after posting a few days ago about getting my first good springer, I decided to order the hw97 from Krale. A few days later it showed up in south Louisiana. I slapped a scope on it and this was the first 5 pellets through the gun straight out of the box, at 20 yards. I had not even sighted it in yet, it was close enough that I decided to shoot a group, needless to say I’m excited. This things a shooter for sure.
HW/Weihrauch Got my hw97 today.
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Yea, I will be doing more testing today, I didn’t have time last night to really get into it
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Still getting used to my new 97 but the accuracy of it is even better than I expected, and I expected a lot. Great, great rifles.
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Congrats on the new hw97k and nice group. I have tried many pellets and mine also shoots the JSB 10.3s best.
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Congrats on the shooter! The 97 was my introduction to high end springers as well and I dont regret it for a second. Have a fun weekend with it!
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Actually, I put it on the chronograph today, and found out it’s shooting around 12 ft lb, so I’m wondering if they sent me the wrong version. I ordered the higher power one, but this thing is shooting extremely tight groups with everything I put in it. I’ll probably shoot the 8.4 for more velocity, and I think they are at least as accurate as the 10.3
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Nice! Shoot it in a bit and see where it lands? My recent HW98 started sub 12# and landed at 15# when the piston seal settled. I was also wondering whether I had the wrong model or a bad rifle. I would have never guessed that kind of fpe shift with break in, but I have the chronograph data to support the transformation. My accuracy is exceptional and it appears you also have the same. Break it in and enjoy! Hopefully everything sorts out.
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If they sent you a 12fpe version by mistake they did you a favor. Spring rifle are easier to shoot well 12fpe or less. I have never owned a 97 but do have a number of HW rifles. They seem to like H&N FTT pellets.
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I suggest the .177 H&N Field Target Trophy 451 or 452 head size. All of my Weihrauch's like them. This is a great purchase to find the magic pellet.
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