walshie Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I've got a HW80 .22 sub 12 ft-lb and I am considering turning it into FAC. My FEO isn't bothered and is happy for me to put it on my ticket as a variation. How much is this likely to cost and what is the likely power I would be able to achieve? I only ask because some of my friends think it isn't worth it as I have a .22rf already and can shoot subs of about 45ft/lb, so what would the difference be? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Well one obvious one would be you don't shoot a 22rf into trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Good point. I honestly have no idea of the pros/cons, hence the genuine question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Most people tend to run FAC 80s at between 16-20 ft/ lbs pros are a little more range , cheaper ammo , flatter shooting and can be used in places a 22lr cant be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Say it was 20 ft/lbs, roughly what sort of range would it be good for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) The thing with springers is that as the power gets higher unless they are very well tuned accuracy can become a problem , I would say range wise perhaps 50 yards if you are accomplished shot should be somewhere around maximum. Give sandwell field sports a ring and speak to Tony he will be able to give you more information than anyone on here and also be able to tell you of costs involved etc. Edited October 9, 2012 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks for the info. Sounds like an expensive option to gain a few ft/lbs. I'll have to check my piggy bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Could you push the quiet 410 out a bit further, range wise?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 No way, unless you're using slugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 My next door neighbour has an fac 80, he is happy with shots out to about 65 yards and uses it on land where the 22lr is not suitable. Altough it is not for me, he loves it and is a damn good shot with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 HW80's were in there day one of the few springers capable of going up to around 20ft lb, most around 18ftlb and shot pretty well. To shoot one well takes practice to get any benefit from the extra power. If i were you i would get yourself a PCP and go with that for FAC, leave the HW80 as it is,its not really worth the lay out to gain a little extra feet per second. You have a brilliant air rifle there,dont forget if you ever give up your FAC you will most probably loose the HW80 too. In the right hands the 80 can be good out to 50yds + with practice and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 It won't cost much to get your hw80 up to 20ish fpe. There's a certain mod that you need to do to allow the gun to achieve this smoothly. If you don't then you will get increased recoil. As said before, the 80 was designed to run at around 18-20 fpe and is detuned for the uk limit of 12fpe. It's probably an hours job to convert to fac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 .25 would be better, you`d easily achieve 700-fps + with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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