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Title: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 04, 2013, 08:26:32 PM
Nice long brown box containing a thing of beauty!!! Just holding this one brings that silly grin to my face!!
Beech thumbhole SS look 97 in 177!! Oh my!!
Scott hooked her up beautifully for me....as usual!!
What a sweet shooter!! Only put about 100 down the tube, but she feels awesome and shoots straight!!
First group at 30 second at 50 yards. Think I'll keep her for a while!!

Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Minuteman on September 04, 2013, 08:32:34 PM
Congrats Joe! 8) I gave up trying to keep up with you!  ;D

Maybe I should learn how to play pool..... ??? ::)
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 04, 2013, 08:37:02 PM
Thanks George!!! I give lessons bro!!!
It's nice having one addiction feed the other!! Played a tourney last night. I placed and made enough for a pellet order. Sweet!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Mpac on September 04, 2013, 08:49:27 PM
Very pretty gun Joe and nice groups.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 04, 2013, 08:54:41 PM
Thanks Daniel!! Pics really don't do it justice. Real pretty rifle.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 04, 2013, 09:08:42 PM
 ;D yaa but can you shoot the head off of one of those little plastic soldiers you were using last week at 100 yards yet huh huh ???  ;D really sweet gun I'll be more than willing to drive down to your place and bring it home for a long term test and evaluation. Also bring it to my personal Reverend to be blessed and hopefully drive away those pesky evil demons that attacked your other gun. Promise to keep it safe for as long as necessary ;) ;) ;) ;D
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Motorhead on September 04, 2013, 09:55:04 PM
Joe,
Having handled BOTH the 56TH and 97K which both have the thumb hole stock and very similar design .... IMO no contest as to which is the finer rifle.  ( Yup you readers can fill in the blank as to which that is ??? )  Joe knows !!

Enjoy it my friend, she is a real sweetheart   ;D
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Not The Brightest Bulb on September 04, 2013, 10:02:47 PM
 
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( Yup you readers can fill in the blank as to which that is ??? )  Joe knows !!

I'm not touching that.

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Nice long brown box containing a thing of beauty!!! Just holding this one brings that silly grin to my face!! Beech thumbhole SS look 97 in 177!! Oh my!!

But that 97 is a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: White Eagle on September 04, 2013, 10:42:00 PM
Beautiful rifle Joe, and sweet groups!  Congrat's! ;D
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: JohnWI on September 04, 2013, 11:29:37 PM
Having handled BOTH the 56TH and 97K which both have the thumb hole stock and very similar design .... IMO no contest as to which is the finer rifle.  ( Yup you readers can fill in the blank as to which that is ??? )  Joe knows !!

I know most say the HW is finished better and we all like the Rekord, but come on....how do they shoot?  I'd think it would be the sledge as it limits the recoil factor.  Joe??  Any thoughts?  Just seems hard as it also depends, highly, on feeding the barrel with a correct pellet, so.....????

Or is it about the other 56 that had the failure?
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: stevemag on September 04, 2013, 11:49:00 PM
Another one ?!?! But you just GOT a new gun!  hee hee! i just sounded like my ex-wife .
BTW Joe, got a box of strike anywhere matches today.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: michaelthomas on September 04, 2013, 11:52:09 PM
Doesn't look like it has a very big reservoir.  ;)

Mike
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Hanabata808 on September 04, 2013, 11:58:03 PM
Lookin good Joe!
I know it's gotta be a tough question to answer, but out of all your plinkers (including your newest acquisition), which are your favorites based on personal preference? They all shoot good... you've proven that. :)  Just curious which ones you find yourself enjoying more.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: amb5500c on September 05, 2013, 01:12:16 AM
Nice new rifle.
Richard
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 05, 2013, 06:45:12 AM
 ;D ;D  So looked at the poorly posed picture again and  have come to the conclusion that sweetie is just way to pretty to be laying around in Jersey. That is a really gorgeous rifle good luck with her Joe
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 05, 2013, 10:03:12 AM
Doesn't look like it has a very big reservoir.  ;)

Mike

Come on Mike!!!! There's a small fill probe hidden in the stock!! NOT!!!
Lookin good Joe!
I know it's gotta be a tough question to answer, but out of all your plinkers (including your newest acquisition), which are your favorites based on personal preference? They all shoot good... you've proven that. :)  Just curious which ones you find yourself enjoying more.

Impossible to answer. The TX is as close to a perfect gun as I've seen and shot. We have a lot of my son's and nephew's friends who've never shot anything come over. Within a couple of minutes they are hitting everything with the TX. The 56 is almost the same.....almost.
The 56 at long range is absolutely awesome.
The 98 I feel is the most accurate and my favorite. I find myself shooting this one the most. I just shot a target for the bench rest competition in the Target Gate that literally blew my mind!! Little tougher to shoot for beginners than the TX.
Just sent bout 100 down the tube of the 97, but what a quality rifle this is!! Couldn't believe how well she grouped brand new......with a bit of Motörhead Magic!! Just an absolutely beautiful rifle! When my nephew and I un boxed it we were blown away. Little tougher to cock than the TX, but a dream to shoot. Awesome stock!!

Another one ?!?! But you just GOT a new gun!  hee hee! i just sounded like my ex-wife .
BTW Joe, got a box of strike anywhere matches today.

I believe I have some female shoe shopping to do Steve!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Duckfish on September 05, 2013, 11:05:57 AM
Quack, what a beauty
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 05, 2013, 11:44:51 AM
If this rifle can make a fish quack it's gotta be a keeper!!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: s10gto on September 05, 2013, 12:09:07 PM
Very Nice Joe! I went with the blued TH stock one myself. That SS finish ties the Butt plate in real nice.  ;D
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 05, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Thanks Dustin!!! What a sweet rifle bro!!! Went with the SS look cause I wanted something a little different. I am loving this girl!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Petey on September 05, 2013, 03:24:15 PM
Congrats on the new shooter.....sure is pretty.

Happy Shootin to Ya!
Petey
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: snakebite4767 on September 05, 2013, 04:45:08 PM
That's a real nice looking Rifle. I like the Thumbhole stock... would love to have one in .22 cal... maybe some day.

Snakebite
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: QVTom on September 05, 2013, 04:54:58 PM
Doesn't look like it has a very big reservoir.  ;)

Mike

Maybe Joe will post a picture of his bicep, or not  :P
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 05, 2013, 10:13:51 PM
Was getting ready to send an e mail to Weirhauch letting them know how impressed with the 97 I was. Did the same thing last month for the 98 and got a response from Hans W. himself. Got home tonight and had a package from Germany with a note from Hans.....yes we're on a first name basis!!!  ;D
What an awesome company!!!

Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Dockey 454 on September 05, 2013, 10:27:06 PM
Nice one Joe. There is an old bank near here for sale. I figure the vault should be just big enough for your collection. ;D ;D ;D
Tom
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 05, 2013, 11:06:40 PM
I just need a small vault Tom.....now for the blonde's shoe collection.......different story!!
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Not The Brightest Bulb on September 06, 2013, 06:59:09 AM
The price of guns don't compare with blond that likes/needs shoes, oh my.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: s10gto on September 06, 2013, 08:33:41 AM
I just need a small vault Tom.....now for the blonde's shoe collection.......different story!!
 ;D ;D

Blonde..... Got one of them too Joe. I feel your pain. Wait....... now with my little one there are two! Oh boy and I in trouble!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Dockey 454 on September 06, 2013, 12:21:32 PM
Guess I'm lucky. I have to push the wife out the door to go shopping.
Tom
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: nunofrancisco on September 06, 2013, 01:27:01 PM
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Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 06, 2013, 01:52:46 PM
I just need a small vault Tom.....now for the blonde's shoe collection.......different story!!
 ;D ;D

Blonde..... Got one of them too Joe. I feel your pain. Wait....... now with my little one there are two! Oh boy and I in trouble!!

2 of them????? We will pray for you bro!!!! LOTS!!!
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 06, 2013, 02:21:51 PM
Got to spend some quality time with the new lady yesterday. Shooting ok, but not as accurate as I thought. Figured she's brand new and has to settle down.....NOT!!
This brain surgeon WOP was so excited Wednesday to shoot it that I did not tighten scope mount to rail sufficiently. Ugh.
Tightened it up and guess what???? Ummmmmm she can flat out shoot!!
I've tried 5 different pellets and she likes them all!!
What a sweet shooting lady!!!
This was 10 shots at 50 yards. Bull is some sized. This is with about 300 down the tube.
When your scope doesn't move......the gun will shoot better. Thought I would give you guys this one accuracy secret! You don't have to thank me!!! Ugh
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Motorhead on September 06, 2013, 03:33:31 PM
Dummy .... Sort of like not tightening the screw apart pool sticks huh   :o

Good shooting ...
BTW, is it still a tad buzzy ? or is it settling down to a thump yet  ???
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 06, 2013, 04:10:43 PM
Good analogy Scott!!! DOH!!! What a dope!!!
I have about 300 thru her now and she is just getting smoother Scott!! Hardly any buzz now at all!! Very easy to keep sight pic thru firing cycle. If I didn't pull that shot high that would've been a GREAT 50 yard group!! She seems to really like the 7.87 JSB......fav of the 98.....but she shoots all I've tried great!!
Awesome shooter!!!
Thank you so much Scott!! Awesome job on this one!!!
Also super quiet!!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Tomcat on September 06, 2013, 04:32:08 PM
Good looking outfit, Joe.  Glad this one is performing for you without any breakdowns.  I like the TH stock.  My '97 is a great shooter, although with the regular stock.  Mine likes JSB's also.  Happy shooting!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 06, 2013, 05:26:41 PM
Thanks Tom!! Can't tell you how nice this rifle feels and sounds!! So smooth!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Not The Brightest Bulb on September 06, 2013, 07:00:01 PM
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This brain surgeon WOP was so excited Wednesday to shoot it that I did not tighten scope mount to rail sufficiently. Ugh.

Geeze, that's a big chapter in my airgun adventures "scope mounts to rail"
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 06, 2013, 07:11:48 PM
Thanks Tom!! Can't tell you how nice this rifle feels and sounds!! So smooth!!
8)Next question what glass I know the rifle is sweet but if you can't see the target how ya gonna hit it gotta remember some of us are old  timers  :o in the very truest sense of the word
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 06, 2013, 07:16:04 PM
See the stuff you learn here Bulb???? Priceless!!! ;D ;D ;D

I put a real sweet Sidewinder 6-24x56 that I got for an awesome price!! My starling assassin friend Chris steered me to an awesome dealer!!! Used BKL single strap silver mounts. What a nice set up Don......IF you tighten the durn mounts up!!! Ugh
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 06, 2013, 07:24:02 PM
See the stuff you learn here Bulb???? Priceless!!! ;D ;D ;D

I put a real sweet Sidewinder 6-24x56 that I got for an awesome price!! My starling assassin friend Chris steered me to an awesome dealer!!! Used BKL single strap silver mounts. What a nice set up Don......IF you tighten the durn mounts up!!! Ugh
If you're will to share the vender I'm about to go out to the Brookhaven range and enter the competition the end of this month with the TX It's a sanctioned field target meet Lillysdad told me about it
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 06, 2013, 07:37:09 PM
Don, check out http://www.wyverncreations.com/ (http://www.wyverncreations.com/) The dude's name is Dave. Got mine for $340 shipped. Took about 4 days, came double boxed and perfect!!! Shoot him an e mail and he'll get right back to you. Great guy to deal with!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Not The Brightest Bulb on September 06, 2013, 07:40:15 PM
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See the stuff you learn here Bulb???? Priceless!!! ;D ;D ;D

Ha! Ha!
How droll of you, to assume that the Bulb has the ability to learn. That is indeed priceless. ;D

The Sidewinder sounds sweet.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 06, 2013, 07:48:15 PM
If these guys can get a thick headed guides edumacated, a dim bulb is easy!!!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Not The Brightest Bulb on September 06, 2013, 08:41:24 PM
Alright, alright, I'm gonna try real hard to learn things. This forum seems to be full of patient rascals, so all is not lost. :D
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 06, 2013, 09:22:55 PM
 ;D Some of us are fast learners and some are not but there are a few in here who are fast buyers but I won't mention any names wouldn't want to embarrass anyone would we now "JOE"
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Motorhead on September 06, 2013, 09:27:14 PM
;D Some of us are fast learners and some are not but there are a few in here who are fast buyers but I won't mention any names wouldn't want to embarrass anyone would we now "JOE"

Ouch !! .... Somebody has somebody Ilse's number (http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Not The Brightest Bulb on September 06, 2013, 09:31:24 PM
;D Some of us are fast learners and some are not but there are a few in here who are fast buyers but I won't mention any names wouldn't want to embarrass anyone would we now "JOE"

OUCH, I would not slam a toilet seat that hard.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 07, 2013, 02:16:44 PM
;D Some of us are fast learners and some are not but there are a few in here who are fast buyers but I won't mention any names wouldn't want to embarrass anyone would we now "JOE"

OUCH, I would not slam a toilet seat that hard.

I would!!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 07, 2013, 05:42:22 PM
 ;D ROFLOL ;D ;D ;D PS ordered the Pro Sport last night now the weight begins then to order another scope probable new sidewinder from Joe's buddy
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 07, 2013, 06:19:43 PM
Congrats Don!!!! Where'd you order from?? How long till we drool over some air gun porn??? What cal??? And lastly....which glass will sit atop that gorgeous girl???
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 07, 2013, 07:13:42 PM
Congrats Don!!!! Where'd you order from?? How long till we drool over some air gun porn??? What cal??? And lastly....which glass will sit atop that gorgeous girl???
Probably get her home next Friday and I'll borrow the Hawke Eclipse for the meet in Brookhaven then next month get the Hawke Sidewinder 6x24x54 sometime in October. Then a Foursome shot of all my girls dressed to Party. PS .177 she will be my target date
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: a5m on September 08, 2013, 02:46:23 AM
Sweet instrument there Joe! Congratulations! ;). Whenever I see a thumbhole stocked rifle I know it means business. 8)

PS I love your signature rifle descriptions lol. Is it Wow > Brain Damage > Retarded Accurate?
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Bill in SC on September 08, 2013, 09:37:06 AM
She's a beauty, Joe! Nice score!

Bill in SC
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 08, 2013, 11:26:42 AM
Sweet instrument there Joe! Congratulations! ;). Whenever I see a thumbhole stocked rifle I know it means business. 8)

PS I love your signature rifle descriptions lol. Is it Wow > Brain Damage > Retarded Accurate?

Without a doubt....all of the above!! Very cool rifle!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: WHITEFANG on September 08, 2013, 11:51:35 AM
Been dragging around lately on the forum. I have to say the 97 IS ONE FINE GUN. I LOVE THAT WOOD TH AND THE S/S LOOK IS NOT THAT BAD AT ALL.
I know the syn TH is much lighter than the laminated 97k .20 k I have.
Great  looking, shooting dead nut accurate guns.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 08, 2013, 12:19:51 PM
Hey Fangster!!! I am loving this lady!!! Shoots real strong....7.3 gr at 965 fps.....and dead straight!! Real nice gun!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: WHITEFANG on September 08, 2013, 01:59:13 PM
Shes hot to trot!! Packing up 2 more guns out of the pac to be shipped next week.
Hate to see them go but I can not shoot all of them. There seems tobe nothing of interest out there that just pulls at me now to buy.
The interest seems to be on all the new members of the pac. ;)
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 09, 2013, 10:06:13 PM
 ::) ;D  Canceled the order with AG Warehouse for the Beech Pro Sport .177 was out of stock until Nov. Ordered the last Walnut Pro sport .177 from Pyramyd will be here Friday $150 poorer than planned but happier now don"t have to wait until Nov. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Motorhead on September 09, 2013, 10:10:31 PM
::) ;D  Canceled the order with AG Warehouse for the Beech Pro Sport .177 was out of stock until Nov. Ordered the last Walnut Pro sport .177 from Pyramyd will be here Friday $150 poorer than planned but happier now don"t have to wait until Nov. ;D ;D ;D

Can I shoot it ?

Nice score Don ... very nice !
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 09, 2013, 10:17:25 PM
::) ;D  Canceled the order with AG Warehouse for the Beech Pro Sport .177 was out of stock until Nov. Ordered the last Walnut Pro sport .177 from Pyramyd will be here Friday $150 poorer than planned but happier now don"t have to wait until Nov. ;D ;D ;D

Can I shoot it ?

Nice score Don ... very nice !
Sure after I break her in and need a tune you da man  ;D
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 09, 2013, 10:44:32 PM
I like the way you think Don!!! Good luck!!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 09, 2013, 10:50:25 PM
I like the way you think Don!!! Good luck!!!
Thanks Joe now I just need to order that scope
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Not The Brightest Bulb on September 10, 2013, 06:36:12 AM
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Thanks Joe now I just need to order that scope

Scope, what scope???

Did I miss something or just forget. I'm suffering from pre-scope delivery of my own.
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 10, 2013, 07:37:43 AM
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Thanks Joe now I just need to order that scope

Scope, what scope???

Did I miss something or just forget. I'm suffering from pre-scope delivery of my own.
Just overindulged and sprang for the Air Arms Pro Sport  .177 , it was out of stock wearing the beech prom gown so I canceled and reordered in Walnut for an extra $150 now have to set her up with a spare scope of of another rifle and wait to order the Sidewinder scope I'll need for Hunter class field target
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Not The Brightest Bulb on September 10, 2013, 07:52:05 AM
I did check out your Pro sport rifle last night and all I got to say is WOW!!!! Oh my, Sidewinder a double WOW-WOW!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: palonej on September 10, 2013, 12:41:15 PM
That is gonna be one BAAAAAAAD girl Don!!!
Title: Re: Got a delivery today!!!
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 10, 2013, 05:53:02 PM
That is gonna be one BAAAAAAAD girl Don!!!
Thanks Joe now I have to save for the Sidewinder Hey Bulb rather die happy than rich just gotta make sure I don't die from a frying pan to the side of the head