What springer did you shoot today?
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Just about what it is outside now, Planning on getting my Beeman Original 6 pistol out in a bit.
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Took the springers out today for a spin and to give those damn cans some What For. The HW30, HW50, HW95 and TX200 had a great time today. Actually snowed in Michigan, I was shocked the weatherman was right for once. Great times.
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Sweet gun and nice shooting. Got to like the 97. Crow
Awesome shooting. Not familiar with that gun, but I like it. Sweet wood and I love the muzzle end. Crow
I could dream in the 50’s in January. This time of year 32F no wind. Way better than 0F. and windy. Altogether I put 6 hours out there today. Mind you I would prefer our friends weather down south, Gary. Crow
Awesome setup. You get similar weather to me.
I’m thinking on shooting down to Michigan. Just found out Vortek is near Ann Arbour. Used to go to Troy BirmIngram area 5-6 times a year before Covid-19. Nice area. Crow
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Today was a marathon. Altogether I cronied 12 rifles and 1 pistol.
‘Second round
HW50 .177, Pro Sport .177, TX200 .177 and HW77 Edition .177. After crony time I put 30-40 rounds through each. All guns were lethal. This is the 50 at 30 yds. 10 shots. #3 and #7 went clean through
This was the last round.
HW30 .177, HW97k .22, HW95 .177 and a Diana 460 .177.
The Diana didn’t hold up. When jacking it felt like sand was used in the greese. It needs something. Not completed
The Weihrauch’s were all reliable. I also cronied a HW70 pistol as well. Awesome day.
‘Second round
HW50 .177, Pro Sport .177, TX200 .177 and HW77 Edition .177. After crony time I put 30-40 rounds through each. All guns were lethal. This is the 50 at 30 yds. 10 shots. #3 and #7 went clean through
This was the last round.
HW30 .177, HW97k .22, HW95 .177 and a Diana 460 .177.
The Diana didn’t hold up. When jacking it felt like sand was used in the greese. It needs something. Not completed
The Weihrauch’s were all reliable. I also cronied a HW70 pistol as well. Awesome day.
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Motorhead tuned D460 .22 FTTs 14gr, it ain't fair what this thing will do to a collared dove inside 50 yards. Just dishrags 'em, more than enough thump for feathered pests.
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The Diana’s sure do hit harder. I’d like a 460 in .22. Mine is .177 and only had it a few months. Amazed at the accuracy. Worked like a charm maybe 100 rounds. Now cocking feels like sand. Had a Xisco did same thing, I think I know what to do . Enjoy your rifle. Crow
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Again today temps. hovering around freezing. Cronied 7 rifles this morning. 
HW80 .22, HW97KT .25, HW98 .177 and HW30black .177. The 30 would not cock. Just keep springing back. To the bench. The 97 .25 destroyed the cans. Such an awesome gun. And the 98, every home should have one. Easily hitting my 2 inch snow targets 50-60 yds.
To get this gun in .20 would be a dream come true. Been on order almost two years.
After I packed those away scooped 4 more.
HW97 .20, HW80 .25, Walther LGU Varmite .22 and a FWB 124 Sport .177. What a lineup. The 97 was so tight. as well the 80 which got a Vortek last week. Wow, I’m really impressed. 10 shots, 6 fps spread. Back at it. Crow
HW80 .22, HW97KT .25, HW98 .177 and HW30black .177. The 30 would not cock. Just keep springing back. To the bench. The 97 .25 destroyed the cans. Such an awesome gun. And the 98, every home should have one. Easily hitting my 2 inch snow targets 50-60 yds.
After I packed those away scooped 4 more.
HW97 .20, HW80 .25, Walther LGU Varmite .22 and a FWB 124 Sport .177. What a lineup. The 97 was so tight. as well the 80 which got a Vortek last week. Wow, I’m really impressed. 10 shots, 6 fps spread. Back at it. Crow
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Shot my new Weihrauch HW35E .177 today. Purchased from Krale. Sighted in the Hawke 3-9x scope and it shot beautifully. Great classic airgun.
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I always thought the HW98 would be a sweet platform in .177 or .20 doing 13-15 fpe. If I could only have one springer that's what I would get.
Fortunately, I'm not limited to one so the HW50 and HW97 in .177 compete for my time on the bench. They don't compete in the field, though, the HW97 is pretty heavy for carrying around. I'm trying lay my hands on a HW30/R7 to round out the arsenal...
But of course there is also the HW98...hmmm....
Fortunately, I'm not limited to one so the HW50 and HW97 in .177 compete for my time on the bench. They don't compete in the field, though, the HW97 is pretty heavy for carrying around. I'm trying lay my hands on a HW30/R7 to round out the arsenal...
But of course there is also the HW98...hmmm....
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The three 5-shot groups were from several days ago at 20 meters with the HW50. Very impressed with this gun…
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Excellent rifle. Crow
I really like my 98’s. They’re so accurate, comfortable and I’m hooked on that barrel. Plus easy to jack. Nothing negative. I’m thinking you need both the 30 and 98, you won’t regret it. Nice shooting. Crow,,
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Just finished running all my springers through the crony and recording 10 rounds for each.. Started on Thursday. Rifles and pistols. This is the last 
BSA Polaris .22, FWB300s .177 and a Diana K98 .22.
These are the pistols.
P11, FWB65 and a P1. Nice to be done. Crow
BSA Polaris .22, FWB300s .177 and a Diana K98 .22.
These are the pistols.
P11, FWB65 and a P1. Nice to be done. Crow
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I skipped on the 30 and got a 35e, just wanted a walnut stock. My 98 in .22 is a dream come true, but I do like that 35e with diopter sights. Shooting at my spinners, I I can cock, load, aim, shoot and repeat much faster than with the 98, plus it's more fun to shoot offhand with iron sights than with a scope. Maybe if I could get a 1x scope that would stand up to a springer.
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My new HW45 in .20 Cal. First one I’ve ever had. Why didnt I get one sooner? A LOT of fun. .20 is my favourite calibre. If only more options in .20 including a lighter slug. I guess I can dream
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I like it . Odd rifle but I enjoy shooting it. I use it on tree rats 25 yds. and closer. It hits very similar to the HW80 .22 710-720 fps. JSB 15.89 . Only .22 cal springer that’s I have that hit harder is the 54 pro lam. I like the accuracy. I was considering .177. Not going to happen. They can be picked up on sale. Crow
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I will pick up a few diopters. I wanna put them on a HW30, HW85 and a HW77 and possibly the Mauser.
I find my 98 hands down easiest for me to load of all my full sized ones. Short stubby barrel. Crow
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