My first 2 airguns were a Beeman R7 .177 and a Theoben SLR98 in .22. I went to PCP"s and have owned many, and now have 8 I'm really happy with. I feel I should own one good springer, but which one? Break barrel or cocking lever? My use will be for hunting (squirrels mainly). At 68, something not too hard to cock would be good. For some reason, I would not mind a .20 caliber. A gun with a thumbhole stock (I have a fused right wrist and an right-handed), ability to use a scope (mandatory), an adjustable cheek piece would be nice. Was looking at a Weirauch 98. Suggestions appreciated.
N/A Started with springer, went to PCP's, want 1 springer-which one?
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I own a HW98, and like it. It will need a tune. For really impressive accuracy, the HW97K is hard to beat, It comes in a variety of stocks. .20 caliber will be a waiting game.
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If you are going to be hunting, then I’ll assume weight is a consideration. My hw97k is super accurate, but even with a sling it is a load to lug around in the woods for more than an hour. My hw50s in .177 is my favorite hunter, and it can be tarted up with a nice CS500 or CS700 custom stock https://www.customstock.co.uk/product/cs500-sporter-air-rifle-stock/
Good luck choosing.
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Good luck choosing.
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Can't argue with an HW95/Beeman R9 in .20 caliber owning both and the R9 is in .20. Accurate with both FTT's and JSB's. Thumbhole stock you'll have to hit the aftermarket for and there are a few places that will make you a stock with the options you want.
Only hitch will be, as already mentioned, finding one in .20.
Only hitch will be, as already mentioned, finding one in .20.
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The best vendor for a Weihrauch twenty caliber is Airguns of Arizona. They are out of stock but accept a $25 down payment to reserve one. I have two twenty calibers and both were purchased from Airguns of Arizona. Kip at AoA tuned both of the rifles for me with Vortek kits and did an excellent job on each rifle. One is a HW95 Luxus pushing 18 fpe and the other is a HW97k pushing 14 fpe. For hunting I would recommend the HW95. It shoots very flat from 30 yards out to 55 yards.
If you want an adjustable stock rifle in twenty caliber check out the HW98. It is a little heavy for field duty but it is the same power plant as the HW95.
If you want an adjustable stock rifle in twenty caliber check out the HW98. It is a little heavy for field duty but it is the same power plant as the HW95.
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What I've learned so far:
.20 will be a challenge to find
I most likely can find a thumbhole stock or an adjustable cheekpiece. Getting both is not likely.
.20 will be a challenge to find
I most likely can find a thumbhole stock or an adjustable cheekpiece. Getting both is not likely.
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Craftsman Vit stocks give you both as well as an adjustable butt pad. I have one on my 97K and like it a lot.
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Another vote for the Craftsman Vit. Pricey, but everything including the shipping is included in the price: adjustable buttpad, adjustable cheek piece,allen wrench to adjust both, longer stock screw you'll need, just pick your color. He may even make you one in wood instead of laminate, but you'd have to email to ask.
My 95 .22 in Ocean Grey Laminate:
My 95 .22 in Ocean Grey Laminate:
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Those stocks are around $500; you can both adjustable stock and thumbhole .The 97 is too heavy,also a break barrel is easier to cock,For me.
My 95 -R-9 is waaay better than my HW50 ,so another vote for a HW95 .Mine is a .20,Great,I think the .22 is better than a .177.
Because you are going to be hunting,easier to load and bigger .Anyhow look at the weight in the specifications.
Bottom line ,you can get what you want for $$$$ ,if not you ,' Get what you need" Rolling Stones,
My 95 -R-9 is waaay better than my HW50 ,so another vote for a HW95 .Mine is a .20,Great,I think the .22 is better than a .177.
Because you are going to be hunting,easier to load and bigger .Anyhow look at the weight in the specifications.
Bottom line ,you can get what you want for $$$$ ,if not you ,' Get what you need" Rolling Stones,
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I preordered a Weihrauch HW97T yesterday in .20 cal. Going to try FT competition for the first time. Started in PCP and making up for what i missed. I'm 75 yrs. old. It was going to be the HW97 or TX200 . I cant wait. AOA said march delivery
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My one and only springer is a TX200, no need to buy another, when you have a PCP for power.
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I picked up a Gamo springer from Tractor Supply to deal with backyard pests. It is extremely accurate now with a scope change, but the trigger pull is horrible. Only benefit I see is it absolutely forces you to shoot with near perfect form. Looking to upgrade to a PCP soon.
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I owned both hw 95 and 97 are fantastic rifles, the 95 is lighter and probably as accurate. I did keep the 97 because its an under lever and I feel it will hold up better without the barrel getting loose from cocking. I had a couple Diana's that were nice guns too but I prefer the HW's.
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