Underdog Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I tried one in a shop today in 177. Adjustable stock and the trigger was beautiful! Apart from the lousy front sight a very nice well behaved springer! Any one got one? Any comments on them? What are they look me internally? U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Oh, oh dear. OK, any one bought a decent springer of any kind lately? How about a hw 80. What are they like today? U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 The LVG got mixed reviews , it certainly did not live up to the hype surrounding its release. The HW80 is still a fine gun , was some complaints that the springs are not finished well in some , but last one I brought it was fine and to be honest you need to have any HW tuned to getb the very best out of it , but they are a gun to last a lifetime. As you have a FAC the HW80 will run at 18ft / lb lovely , if you wanted sub12 ft / lbs then the HW95 is perhaps a better bet , all the advantages of the 80 but lighter and comes with a excellent moderator . If you like a heavy gun then the HW97 will not be beaten for accuracy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have had several 80s, wondered if they are still as good? I use to make my own spring guides to match the spring. Bit bored with the s200 ! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I know its difficult to beat a PCP for accuracy , but there is so much more satisfaction in using a springer well ! A nice HW95 in the sales ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 The LVG got mixed reviews , it certainly did not live up to the hype surrounding its release. The HW80 is still a fine gun , was some complaints that the springs are not finished well in some , but last one I brought it was fine and to be honest you need to have any HW tuned to getb the very best out of it , but they are a gun to last a lifetime. As you have a FAC the HW80 will run at 18ft / lb lovely , if you wanted sub12 ft / lbs then the HW95 is perhaps a better bet , all the advantages of the 80 but lighter and comes with a excellent moderator . If you like a heavy gun then the HW97 will not be beaten for accuracy . It will by a nice 77 with a 25mm piston...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Had a 95 and did not do very well with it. The balance was wrong for me! Good rifle though. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 everything I've heard on the LGV has been mixed. The HW95 is a great gun, although I think it's essentially a shrunken down, lighter version of the 80. great if you like a bit of weight to a gun, but it's not everyone's cuppa. I love them! If I was to get a springer, it'd be the 95 or the 97k thumbhole. Or the Air Arms TX200. plenty of options out there! The LGV was designed to drastically reduce noise and kick, so I imagine it doesn't have quite the same feel to shoot as a regular springer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 It will by a nice 77 with a 25mm piston...... Tosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damn Missed Again Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I have a lgv comp ultra with the adjustable stock in .177, it is a good rifle but as others have said not to everyones taste. my one is just as accurate as my pro sport and s400 mpr it is also well balanced and does not feel heavy. if i remember right i was told that the internals were like v glide internals and the trigger housing is in two parts. I bought it because i wanted a break barrel but did not want one of the usual suspects. if i had to choose any rifle to buy i would choose an aa pro sport. Hope this helps DMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I have a lgv comp ultra with the adjustable stock in .177, it is a good rifle but as others have said not to everyones taste. my one is just as accurate as my pro sport and s400 mpr it is also well balanced and does not feel heavy. if i remember right i was told that the internals were like v glide internals and the trigger housing is in two parts. I bought it because i wanted a break barrel but did not want one of the usual suspects. if i had to choose any rifle to buy i would choose an aa pro sport. Hope this helps DMA How is it on power Missed Again? Ever hunted with it? U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark s Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I shoot an hw98 custom tuned by venom / v Mach it's a fantastic springer and deadly accurate what more can I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I also fancied an LGV. Chatting with people at HFT comps, I could only find one chap who had actually purchased any Walther, and his was a Terrus (sic?) the budget version. He deemed it nice for hunting but not accurate enough for HFT when tested beside his 97K. I would go for an HW to be honest (although Chris has a point, TX200s are nice). 99s now have an improved cocking lever that does not graunch, and for all the unfinished spring/bad bluing stories, I haven't heard anyone's mate of a mates mate having such bad luck for two or three years now..... So you could build up your biceps with an 80 if you like heavy guns. You could get a hand finished Sandwell Field Sports Imp for the price of an LGV. The HW98 is a target level break barrel for the same-ish price. You could get a CZ Slavia 634, a Konceptus spring guide for it and some decent grease and enjoy the UKs most under rated springer for less than £200. A new 99 can be had for £200 if you haggle. You are spoiled for choice for decent springers. I couldn't decide what to get. I still have a 2005 Venom tuned 97K in .177 and an older tuned HW77 with a 25mm piston in .22 that are equally good guns. I have two CZs, a .177 (1974) and .22 (2010), for night work as I find the break barrel easier, although the .22 is very hold sensitive. Diana still make damn good springers too. I may get a 430 Stutzen and have another fiddly to load in the dark underleaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Had a Diana 34 or was it a 38, years ago. That was OK. What is the story with 25mm pistons in the weirachs then? U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 In the late 90's Weihrauch changed the 77 and 97 tubes to 26mm. Some people claim that this was a disaster, and that the extra 1mm diameter or approx 3.4cc of cylinder volume ruined them. Most people cannot tell them apart when standard or tuned. Most Weihrauchs are either 26mm or 30mm tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 In the late 90's Weihrauch changed the 77 and 97 tubes to 26mm. Some people claim that this was a disaster, and that the extra 1mm diameter or approx 3.4cc of cylinder volume ruined them. Most people cannot tell them apart when standard or tuned. Most Weihrauchs are either 26mm or 30mm tube.Oh right, thanks. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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