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Thoughts on BSA Goldstar SE vs HW100

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I designed the Goldstar for BSA when I shot for them in HFT , I worked with Simon Moore ( he was the top man at BSA at the time ) , I wanted an HFT gun with a great barrel and reasonable shot count , I only wanted 60 shots BUT they had to be bang on , The Reg they went for, I must admit was not the best , HUMA make a replacement one which is far better than the standard one . I would look at one of those , The stock is lovely and you can add other bits to make it bene better , Mine have PRS butt pads and hamsters and that really helps for standing shots . The gun is fantastic and work a treat , The barrel is the real high point if you ask me , They make them in a different way to the rest of the BSA range and it shows. I think you would be pleased with one . 





Good luck 



Rog 
 
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If weight and size is not an issue ? ...... The HW100 is a vastly more refined, yet complex rifle by comparison.

As a Tuner have worked with both extensively and they are honestly are about as different as a Peanut Is to a Cashew.

The BSA Gold Star is a fairly simple old school design that has been utilized by BSA for quite a few years being time proven to work, yet is IMO ... NOT very robust or that solid making for a rugged and long term stable platform. Upper receiver only attaches to lower tube via 2 screws and the receiver itself is really dependent of a mounted scope to act as a BRIDGE between the forward barrel holding section and the rear so flex is mitigated. All the internals stack inline within the upper / lower receiver / tubes. Trigger a very simple pull away sear with trigger blade having a spring loaded toggle blade to feel like a two stage but IS NOT. * Regulator is a sealed NON TAMPER unit and not user adjustable or serviceable.



The HW -100 is a very LEGO like assembly where as the the parts and assemblies stack together IN LINE front to back / top to bottom. Barrel is very secure within the forward receiver block which also houses the ADJUSTABLE regulator and valving components. Then the cocking / bolt and rear receiver ASSEMBLY bolts up to that and then the third ASSEMBLY of the TRIGGER bolts up under the cocking mechanics completing the totality of the action. Each sub assembly ( 3 in total ) can be serviced independently without dismantling the others, they only need to be removed and set aside. COMPLEX ... OVER ENGINEERED to be sure. Quality however is absolutely top notch. Trigger a TRUE 2 stage and fully adjustable. Also is COCK ON CLOSE configuration being a side lever action ... BSA a conventional lift and pull bolt action.



Like stated ... Polar opposites in design and manufacture technique.



Hope this sheds some light on your inquire.
 
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Thank you all for your input!!



Any thoughts on the AA HFT500?
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First off ... another older design / platform that is of outstanding quality and a proven design. Great trigger, side lever cocking and robust receiver held down via 6 attachment screws to the lower components. They are also NOISY having no LDC / Shroud as delivered. For many there muzzle heavy due to a long steel air tube. Ok resting on a bi-pod but challenging for many in offhand position.

Weak point no external HST adjustments only having a transfer port strangle adjuster. No regulator and power is quite a bit less than 20fpe as delivered. A candidate for a regulation conversion of which with some mods can up the power it makes to > 20fpe. Done the gun is an excellent HFT platform tho LONGEST of the three in discussion.



Scott
 
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