das Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Bit of help required please. As a long time shooter, clays, now only, I have decided to buy an air rifle for a bit of Summer recreation. Not wanting a full blown PCP kit, my eyes fell on the Walther LGV and the Walther Century. Threading through the various reviews, I was pleasantly pleased with what I read except that the Century was found to be, in more than one case, giving only around 8 ft lbs out of the box. I havn't come accross this in my reading with the LGV although I gather it uses most of the internals of the Century. Although they would only be used for target, and the occasional spot of vermin, the performance just bothers me a tad. Any comments or advice would be welcome. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Can't comment on the two you mention other than i wouldnt bother,they sound like cheap tat.imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 If you want a decent springer buy Air Arms or Weirauch, used is better value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Bit of help required please. As a long time shooter, clays, now only, I have decided to buy an air rifle for a bit of Summer recreation. Not wanting a full blown PCP kit, my eyes fell on the Walther LGV and the Walther Century. Threading through the various reviews, I was pleasantly pleased with what I read except that the Century was found to be, in more than one case, giving only around 8 ft lbs out of the box. I havn't come accross this in my reading with the LGV although I gather it uses most of the internals of the Century. Although they would only be used for target, and the occasional spot of vermin, the performance just bothers me a tad. Any comments or advice would be welcome. Thanks Bought my Century .177 second hand from BAR and found it putting out 8ft lbs. I ordered a new spring and seal from armex ( no one else had them ) and after a great deal of difficulty and time finally received and fitted the parts. Its now 11 ft lbs and because of the internal diameter its possible to take it a lot higher. Love the gun its very accurate only wish it had a Record Trigger it would then be even better than a HW80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmamonster Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Join a airgun forum and ask for genuine reviews off users not the **** you read in a magazine, whos going write the truth about a gun in a magazine? They would get another gun to review. If it was me i would go with a better quality gun at the begining, air arms pro sport, hw97 or something like that, if you buy a cheapo low quality gun you will only want a better one in a few months, buy a decent one at the begining. Save buying 2. Atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks for all replies. Today purchased a very nice HW98 + an MTC Mamba scope from a member. Well satisfied. That wiill do my job nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hw98 is a superb rifle well done for buying quality..it has the best trigger of any rifle if you ever want it tuning ..get a v-mach. v-glide kit fitted and it will be one of the best, smoothest springers ever made that can be passed on for generations one of the shooters at the gun club I attend has worn out 3 barrals and he can hit single hole standing at 20 yards continuously they are that accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 thanks david glad you like the 98 and the scope glad I could help you out enjoy atb dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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