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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Air Gun Gate => Topic started by: Marc on February 19, 2014, 05:25:41 PM
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I had a 34 with a Vortek kit - and it was a really good gun, but too long and heavy for what I wanted. Looking for a gun a little lighter and more compact (better balanced too), that can still take small game.
Any suggestions?
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HW50S.
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Yep, that one, in .22 or .177.....
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OK - that was my thought too - but how to decide on which caliber?
If it was your gun for nutters and bunnies would you go .177 or .22?
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I love my 50s in 177. Super accurate. Shot placement is key. The gun in 177 is flatter shooting but it's really up to you. Personally I think the bigger caliber is more suited to the 95 which I have as well. Honestly it's not much bigger or heavier than the 50s. At least in my experience.
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Lighter frame AG and taking SMALL critters far better suited to .177 cal being able to get a flatter trajectory and minimal recoil for greatest accuracy.
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Diana280, little brother of the 34, lighter and shorter.
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Gamo Big Cat like the one down there VVVV
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HW50 in .177. If you can find a RWS 280 then that would work to.
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A Crosman 2100 is the lightest air rifle I have ever held and I have brought down every squirrel I have aimed it at. Gave one to a friend of mine that had a squirrel problem with his pecan trees and he cleaned out every squirrel on his property with it. Have to pump them about 8-10 pumps to get the best power but they are an extremely reliable little rifle. Mine is scope attached and it is very accurate.
Airgun Depot has a refurbished (Like new) one on sale right now for $47 with a guarantee. Can't go wrong with that.
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Lot's of guys say they take squirrels with their R7 I have read. It looks like the 2100 is about the same power as the R7 - is that right?
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Sounds like a shorter rifle will solve your issue rather than a lighter one. All Weihrauch guns are HEAVY except for the R7/HW30 and even that is heavy considering the little package it comes in. The 34 (to me) is like waving a broomstick around in the field. I'd look for a carbine of some sort if you don't have any issue with the extra cocking effort if you want good power. The HW50 is a good choice, feels like a smaller short-stroked R9/HW95 and since I'm bringing up the HW95, that's a great alternative to the D34 in every way possible especially since the power levels are more alike.
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Would you say the HW95 balances better than the 34? Less front heavy anyway?
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Yes, to me it does, and it is all around a much nicer rifle, but you pay for that....
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Yes, to me it does, and it is all around a much nicer rifle, but you pay for that....
I couldn't agree more. 8)