30-6 Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 I have an aa s200 sub 12 and an aa s410 xtra in fac. I'm finding that my divers bottle is going out of test between refills, so I have decided to get a Hills hand pump, so that solves that little dilemma. But, I have an urge to treat myself to a break barrel. I've always used .22 so might go .177. Something just to grab as I go out to cover the times when a squirrel jumps out in front of the car as you drive up the farm lane and you think should have brought a gun. After a quick peruse looking at BSA lightening or a HW 99s, any suggestions ? This of course might just be a fad I'm having at the moment because the fat man in a red suit didn't leave me Kylie Minouge or Joanna Page, and I'm still pouting. Am I too old at post 60 for such a desire, the gun I mean, I would have taken a chance on those beautiful ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 99s in .177 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 Best to handle each gun .the stocks couldn't be more different . Neither are light with a scope on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 You could just buy a compressor and enjoy shooting the pfft guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binxkeys Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 Definitely 99s - it's in a different league to the lightening. Just search for some reviews on the lightening so you know what you're looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz25 Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Supersport? Edited December 27, 2020 by Chaz25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 Hello, 99S or 95K, the latter shot well with HW heavies 177, some good S/H ones about, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Walther Terrus in .177. Try and find a bad revue. Fab little rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Hello, where are you in UK ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Remmington Express. £150. But the rubber butt pad stinks.. Edited December 29, 2020 by Mr.C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 On 29/12/2020 at 18:55, Mr.C said: Remmington Express. £150. But the rubber butt pad stinks.. 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Why not ramp it up a bit and look for a classic? HW80, Original 45, Annie 335, FWB Sport - loads to choose from and nice to use something a little different some times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 i have amint hw80 177,with scope n silencer on,might consider letting it go,its in my collection but never used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 just have to sort out what pellet it will like, grain , make, these plenty to choose from, any favourites you lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 How about a real classic Fwb 127 sport like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hw95 , HW 99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampro Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 05/01/2021 at 21:07, holloway said: How about a real classic Fwb 127 sport like this one. Nice rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, lampro said: Nice rifle I ove it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkin Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 Hw 95 20 calibre tbt tunned I am very pleased with this, have heard good things about rifle plus 20 and I am very impressed at the moment with jsb 13.73 pellets hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 27/12/2020 at 18:27, Chaz25 said: Supersport? I regret selling my supersport. What calibre is it, have you had the barrel cut down on yours chad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz25 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 16/01/2021 at 09:55, Rimfireboy said: I regret selling my supersport. What calibre is it, have you had the barrel cut down on yours chad? It's a .25 the previous owner fitted the barrel I did the carbine work, cut, crown, port, preload etc love the big calibre even in 12lbs form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Chaz25 said: It's a .25 the previous owner fitted the barrel I did the carbine work, cut, crown, port, preload etc love the big calibre even in 12lbs form. Mine was .25 as well, bought it when they first came out, £99. Pellets were tight though, only rhino’s and pylarms at the time really. More pellets available now I think. What pellets are you using Chaz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz25 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Rimfireboy said: Mine was .25 as well, bought it when they first came out, £99. Pellets were tight though, only rhino’s and pylarms at the time really. More pellets available now I think. What pellets are you using Chaz? Had a tin of rihno's really lose fit in the beeza, so they got used as plinker's in my stealth, did not marksman do .25 ? pretty good cheap pellet never tried them in .25 thou, I like the H&N FTT's or JSB king heavy's for a big slap down range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Chaz25 said: Had a tin of rihno's really lose fit in the beeza, so they got used as plinker's in my stealth, did not marksman do .25 ? pretty good cheap pellet never tried them in .25 thou, I like the H&N FTT's or JSB king heavy's for a big slap down range! Marksman would have been available but I never saw any for sale at the time (no internet then). I have a hatsan striker .25 now and it loves the marksman pellets. I believe that the early bsa .25 barrels were actually .243, hence the tight pellets. I used to use it around some factory units at night for rabbit clearance, I liked to hear the fat pellets fizzing through the quiet night air followed by a heavy slap and another dead rabbit. I miss that rifle...😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz25 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Rimfireboy said: Marksman would have been available but I never saw any for sale at the time (no internet then). I have a hatsan striker .25 now and it loves the marksman pellets. I believe that the early bsa .25 barrels were actually .243, hence the tight pellets. I used to use it around some factory units at night for rabbit clearance, I liked to hear the fat pellets fizzing through the quiet night air followed by a heavy slap and another dead rabbit. I miss that rifle...😢 I think your right about the early BSA gauge, my mate had a striker in .25 the rihno's fitted the bore better on that, he did not like it due to not getting the gas ram one but a springer (helps to know what you order or can order 🙄) and before I could offer to buy it off him he sent it back, shame I found it to be a nice gun! funny how sub 12 .25's never gained much of a footing, myself its my favorite calibre now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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