HW35 any good?

[Hateful McNasty]

Good opinions , at a price thats worth it maybe you got to deduct what needs attention under your ownership.

Maybe new spring , seal, jar of moly -$100 front globe with inserts 60$+/- or if you can find the standard fixed post globe for less? Maybe new breech seal $7 . Then add your time + any shipping. See you could be in another $200 on top of what he asks for it

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

I just put my new HW35E 22 caliber through the chronograph using 14.3 grain Crosman Premier Hollow Point. All factory OEM. Ran consistently 667-669fps.

 

[PNW1985]

Well, it’s very clear this gun was not New in box. The stock has a lot of wear to it in a few ding marks. The bluing is not perfect in the front sight has been butchered. It shoots very clean, and the trigger is awesome. There’s no clanking or twang in the shot cycle, so I offered him $150. I am now the proud owner of a HW 35

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

You did good. Congratulations! That’s a keeper.

 

[beerthief]

150 i think is an ok price , good luck and keep us informed

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Ya, with some or all the investment like i kinda listed you may end up in real good shape and a enjoyable shooter... If you get a new globe/insert read pa reviews first .. dont seem original part. (Hint)

Enjoy!

 

[PNW1985]

Anyone have recommendations on pellets to try in this gun?

 

[Sqwirl57]

Anyone have recommendations on pellets to try in this gun?

JSB Exact 8.44gr would be tge first thing I try

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I just use cphp from walmart 98.0669% of my shooting.

 

[jkingrph]

I use a mix, mostly the Crosman's. I bought a bunch of wadcutters and some pointed in bulk last year. Most of my shooting is from offhand position, not going for super small groups, and at hanging soda cans, I like the reactive targets.

 

[Zut]

Anyone have recommendations on pellets to try in this gun?

My 35E likes H&N FTT's 4.50 head size.

6 shots with 1st shot upper left to adjust scope then the rest in the main group at 5/16" at 25 yds with front rest.

Chronograph for the FTT's
Muzzle velocity averages 772fps @ 11.44fpe
At 25 yds velocity averages 677fps @ 8.80fpe

Z

 

[Motorhead]

Anyone have recommendations on pellets to try in this gun?

H&N FTT

 

[PNW1985]

I think this gun needs a rebuild. Shooting average of 344 over 10 shots using 10.69gr HN Pellets.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Being unknown used and well shot on factory spring and seal thats somthing id count on or doing . Heck you may get away with a good tate down clean up and proper relube as well to get it back up to snuff.. just a little fresh tlc can do wonders. Id Shirley look over its guts and see where i stand and what way best to go.

P.s... also i good through barrel cleaning . hard built up crud dont help

 

[PNW1985]

I’m new to springers and have no lube but silicone grease and oil. I have lithium grease but I’d like to know the best stuff to buy. Can you please tell me all grease and oil I need to rebuild this gun. I also have a B40 and a tx200 I need to work on as well. Any other accessories I should buy? A list works be helpful.

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

Definitely needs to be tore down and checked out. Clean all old oils out. Just use a rag. No cleaners. Replace piston seal/spring. Lots of opinions on oil. All I can say is that “oil is more an enemy than a friend to an springer “.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I guess determine if a synthetic or leather seal... If the older leather maybe find the synthetic conversation .

https://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/catalog/item/251485/1307073.htm

Or

https://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/catalog/item/251485/8272853.htm

Check the lone spring or spring kit ( on sale)

Then his lubes for moly paste

Dont know what vortex got for a 35.

The conversation thing they have if needed

HW "35/80" Leather Conversion Seal Kit

Vac-SEAL30, 30mm Piston Size Airguns

vortekproducts.com

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

I guess determine if a synthetic or leather seal... If the older leather maybe find the synthetic conversation .

https://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/catalog/item/251485/1307073.htm

Or

https://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/catalog/item/251485/8272853.htm

Check the lone spring or spring kit ( on sale)

Then his lubes for moly paste

Dont know what vortex got for a 35.

The conversation thing they have if needed

HW "35/80" Leather Conversion Seal Kit

Vac-SEAL30, 30mm Piston Size Airguns

vortekproducts.com

It’s not that old in that box and with a safety button. Plus that rear sight is the new model. Definitely not a leather seal.

 

[MDriskill]

According to Beeman's old catalogs, the HW 35 switched from leather to synthetic piston seal way back in the early 1980's, with a serial number in the late 800,000 range. As B-o-G said, any 35 with the late style safety (with push-through red end on the right side) should have left the factory that way.