I have been in this sport for a long time. Universally the answer to this question has been answered a thousand times. The remarkable HW 30 is and always has been the clear winner. And for good reason. Even guys with thousands of dollars invested in great German/English finely custom tuned rifles will always brag about their HW 30 and most will tell you, it is the gun they shoot most often. The Weilrauch product is loved throughout the world.
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What Air Rifle should every Air Gun enthusiast own?
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Whiskeyshooter
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Re: What Air Rifle should every Air Gun enthusiast own?
On the Straight shooters, it's saying 6-7 foot pounds of energy. I would prefer a little more.
My plans come tax season are for a Diana 34, most likely in .177 with a wood stock.
That particular guns seems to fit what I'm looking for right now............
My plans come tax season are for a Diana 34, most likely in .177 with a wood stock.
That particular guns seems to fit what I'm looking for right now............
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Whiskeyshooter
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Re: What Air Rifle should every Air Gun enthusiast own?
Yes, it is a light air rifle. But that is just one reason why it is shot so often. Most all airgunners, myself included have a number of magnum air rifles, but guess which one gets shot the most? The HW. It is just a fun air rifle that you can shoot all day. It still has enough power for small rodents, grackles etc and with a Vortek Kit, you can still get even light cocking, made even more quiet while at the same time get more power. Super quiet and backyard friendly.
I have a nice 34, one of the best bang for the bucks out there. I actually had mine "De-tuned" by my tuner. Brought the FPS down to make it shoot flatter and more accurate, and cocking effort easier.
I have a Diana 460 magnum, that is a extremely powerful gun, but was like jacking up a house ever time you cocked it. I had that detuned with a JM modified spring and it completely changed the Dynamics. Not I can shoot it all day long as opposed to just 20 shots. It still has 15-16 FPE which is plenty.
The Most accurate air rifle I own? The Walther LGV in 22.cal. Another great air gun. Solid as a rock. I can shoot the same pellet through the same hole over and over at 15-20 yards. And as quiet as the tuned HW.
Note: when you receive your 34, they tend to be very dry from the manufacture. So lube accordingly. FYI most spring air rifles require a break in of around 1000 pellets. Later down the road, think about placing a Vortek or JM spring Kit. These really help with the twang on many springers.
I have a nice 34, one of the best bang for the bucks out there. I actually had mine "De-tuned" by my tuner. Brought the FPS down to make it shoot flatter and more accurate, and cocking effort easier.
I have a Diana 460 magnum, that is a extremely powerful gun, but was like jacking up a house ever time you cocked it. I had that detuned with a JM modified spring and it completely changed the Dynamics. Not I can shoot it all day long as opposed to just 20 shots. It still has 15-16 FPE which is plenty.
The Most accurate air rifle I own? The Walther LGV in 22.cal. Another great air gun. Solid as a rock. I can shoot the same pellet through the same hole over and over at 15-20 yards. And as quiet as the tuned HW.
Note: when you receive your 34, they tend to be very dry from the manufacture. So lube accordingly. FYI most spring air rifles require a break in of around 1000 pellets. Later down the road, think about placing a Vortek or JM spring Kit. These really help with the twang on many springers.