wickenuk Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 which is the better gun all round hw77 or hw 97 I have been thinking of getting an air rifle and had been leaning towards a pcp,but I am now considering a springer. regards wickenuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 No one can really answer that, I'm afraid! It's entirely about personal choice. The 97 is a little bit shorter, but the weights are comparable and they both generate the same power. So it'll come down to personal preference and how they feel at the shoulder. Try them both out and see what you prefer. Neither is going to be more or less accurate than the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 No one can really answer that, I'm afraid! It's entirely about personal choice. The 97 is a little bit shorter, but the weights are comparable and they both generate the same power. So it'll come down to personal preference and how they feel at the shoulder. Try them both out and see what you prefer. Neither is going to be more or less accurate than the other! I agree with Chris,both are excellent guns and don't forget the HW77 has its legendary status-It was a very popular rifle when the FT circuit started out. Like Chris has said go and see them for yourself before deciding which one to get but whichever one you purchase you are getting a top quality spring gun that if you look after it will last your lifetime! ATVB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richi Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Neither .... buy an Air Arms TX200. Its better out of the box, no tuning kits required. Its finished better - the bog standard beech stock is beautiful. And Its made in Britain. But as always it down to personal preference! The TX versus HW argument will rubble on for ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 97 has the built in silencer and I'm sure a stock fitted for scope use, the 77 is lower for the open sights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshooter Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 As stated its down to what suits youi own both guns the hw77 in .22 cal and a hw97kt in .177 cal, the hw97kt has been tuned by will at Woodfield GCP and is very accurate , the hw77 is about to get a v-mach kit fitted, both guns are top springers they are heavy so if you are not well built ,then consider the hw95 break barrel in .22cal this is lighter to carry , but what ever you decide it must suit you in size, weight and handling, good luck in your choice and let us know what you decide on pls. atb brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Neither .... buy an Air Arms TX200. Its better out of the box, no tuning kits required. Its finished better - the bog standard beech stock is beautiful. And Its made in Britain. But as always it down to personal preference! The TX versus HW argument will rubble on for ever. just dont load it if your stalking with it trying to keep quiet as that god dam noisy ratchet thing dont half make a noise, ha ha..only joking TX lover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) It basically boils down to do you want to shoot open sights or a scope actions are basically identical only the end differ and the stocks Edited June 16, 2013 by Zetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 It basically boils down to do you want to shoot open sights or a scope actions are basically identical only the end differ and the stocks You can scope up either of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) I have to agree with Richi-the TX200 outperforms both guns on most counts, they are both great guns (though I always thought the 77 a little nose heavy) but the TX is just a gnats tadger better. Edited June 16, 2013 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) You can scope up either of them... Sorry too short an answer there from me . Fleshing it out more the 97 is built for scopes the stock suits them. they have no open sights as the end is a sort of silencer. The 77 has open sights and I have found the stock is perfectly suited for them but sits a bit low if you want to mount a large scope requiring high mounts. Actions are identical though and the stocks can be swapped between the two. Have to agree on the TX200 comments though the TX is great out of the box, I had to put a Vmach kit in my 97K to get it shooting as smoothly as my old TX Edited June 16, 2013 by Zetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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