ditchman Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 im about to purchase a fairly old hw77...to revamp like wot i did to the Mercury S....the HW has a factory fitted Moderator and extension piece for the loading arm.....the stock is i believe Beech and monte carlo cheekpiece.............. i like it and the reviews i have read are good to........... whats your opinion of it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Heavy but built like the proverbial house - mate had one for years but it had barrel droop which caused scope problems but nothing that a slither of shell case couldn't cure - I had the 80 at the time and both guns were pretty well matched. Fashion is their only enemy cos they will hold their own against pretty much anything modern - local dealer offered a friend of mine £50 for his about 3 years back - daylight robbery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1nut Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Fantastic air rifle. I picked a bit of a project hw77 up the other day and was amazed at how well it shot. I shall be watching with interest to see how it turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 i have fondeled it in the shop....it is very sound but tatty...the varnish is coming off.....the blueing is going.....he uses it as a replacement rifle for customers....the trouble is they dont want to give it back as they like it so much......so i put £50 quid on it so it wont go walkies again...and will pay the balance next week... it is heavy and will be a lot heavier when i put my scope on it....i will test fire it first then strip it down completly....and post the process up like what i did with the BSA Mercury Mod S... looking on the net they still make the same model...so parts not a prob'.............not bothered by the weight as i wont be walking it about...............the thing i liked about it NOT BEING A BREAK BARRELL.....is you introduce the pellet straight into the barrell then the sliding breech closes on it and the pellet dosnt travel thro any joins it is .22 cal.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I had one in .177 for a good while, it was beautiful especially after a basic tune-up. Smooth, accurate & reliable. My pal pulled his one out from under the bed after 20 years of no use at all and after a basic service at the local gunshop it is still sweet as a nut. I'd have another one in a flash.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1nut Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I like a good fondle in the shop........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I like a good fondle in the shop........... you are sooo rude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I had one years ago and would have another one in a heart beat. Heavy but good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Is it TX200 heavy or a real mans heavy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 One of the greatest springer ever made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Is it TX200 heavy or a real mans heavy? i will weigh it when i pick it up and let you know.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 One of the greatest springer ever made i rekon this one is 30 ? years old..........and they are still making the exact (i think) same model now.......why change something when it is fine as it is........the only change i can see is the laminated stock..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Excellent rifles the cheek piece is too low for a scope and keep one hand on the cocking level when loading it. I had a zephyr 77 back in the day it was pcp accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 If it's true what I read on the web it's probably better made than the current hw's .i had two years back a carbine and full length Always thought the carbine was the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Is it TX200 heavy or a real mans heavy? Never used a girly tx200........ I don't think there is much in it either way. Both are heavy and excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I purchased one new around 1981 - it was my last present to myself as a bachelor before my hard earned was diverted to things of a more domestic nature. As people have commented they are heavy but what a nice piece of kit! To me this was a big improvement on the Airsporter and the loading directly into the barrel was a significant improvement on the taps of the contemporary underlevers or side-levers of the day? At age 11 got my first Airgun a Milbro in .177, a couple of years later I got a scope to put on it and was bitterly disappointed the jaws around the barrel had worn and so the scope mounted on the cylinder would not align with the barrel and always shot 2 foot low! It came off that and waited until I was an apprentice to buy the Airsporter - no more barrel droop hence began my love of underlevers, My 77 is a great piece of kit, its taken a lot of rabbits, squirrels and even a few head shot hares! I think you will love it. Mine certainly stood the test of time better than the wife, of the two guess which one I kept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 right...............good feedback cheers......i will post the re-furb up as and when............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Ditchy the main change over the years is the underlever catch, just make sure you get the correct one, other than that the cylinder diameter changed from 25mm to 26mm (or is it the other way round). They are good and will out shoot and out last most people with basic maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Ditchy the main change over the years is the underlever catch, just make sure you get the correct one, other than that the cylinder diameter changed from 25mm to 26mm (or is it the other way round). They are good and will out shoot and out last most people with basic maintenance. that is one thing i will change.....the 77 has a gunsmith made moderator coupled with and underlever catch....it is quite a hunk of metal hanging on the end of a rifle not a carbine.....so i will changing it back to factory spec....i will post pics up of it and the strip down re-furb next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 They are an excellent air rifle. I picked up one last year that was around 30 years old,for very humble money, for pest control around the farm yard. Yes, it is a heavy lump, but the trigger is absolutely fantastic. Loves JSB Exact Jumbo Express 14grs in 5.52mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 There are three models, so make sure that you order the right bits. I would also always change the cocking shoe on an old 77, they are a weak (compared to the general build quality of the rest of the gun!) spot, and are only about a tenner. The thread on the rear of the trigger mechanism goes for it, glue a nut in place rather than trying to re-thread if it has fretted. The cylinder was standardised to 26mm from 25mm. The serial number from which this occurred alters from source to source, so just get your calipers out. They are a great rifle. I inherited my MK II 77. It had been 'tuned' by an amateur. It survived to shoot well again and I expect my daughter to have mine. Good luck with yours mate. Look forward to seeing it on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Best spring air rifle ever made. Completely dominated the airgun scene for years. Had mine secoundhand when I was 12 for Christmas. Gone through thousands of pellets and many springs. Redone the stock 3 times and action once. Still going strong after 25 years and would never sell it Forgot to add I did struggle to carry it as a kid lol only downside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 i should pick it up this week ...then i will take some pics of it and the serial no's and the none spec gunsmith made moderator ...and we will have a chat about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Ditchman, Dd you ever complete your refurb or have I missed it in a different thread? If I have missed would you be kind enough to post a link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) On 15/04/2018 at 13:17, English said: Ditchman, Dd you ever complete your refurb or have I missed it in a different thread? If I have missed would you be kind enough to post a link! yes i did a rebuild thread on it...............will try and find it..........sept 20th 2017..."im mainly doing hw77 fettle" Edited April 17, 2018 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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