OW. Didn't expect the cocking effort to add up.

[Oldgringo]

A lube/tune should decrease the cocking effort somewhat.  Isn't the HW95 and R9 basically the same rifle?  I tore my new R9 down after a half tin, cleaned and lubed it before installing a JM kit into her. 

Granted, I don't sit and shoot a 100 pellets at a time but I can get in a comfortable 25 shots or so before my 74 year old mind and muscles tend to wander.  Since I'm shooting from our patio, I'll have a cup of joe or a coke, rest a bit and then maybe go in the house, get another rifle and repeat the process. 

These are the good old days.   

[Springrrrr]

I guess being big and strong does have advantages  (until I have to buy clothes)  Convert your springers to sub 12 ft/lb rifles, easier to cock and easier to shoot accurately.

So does being old, small, but still strong.  I never had a problem, so far, no matter how many pellets I shoot a day.  My elbow problems come from too darn much golf.

Oh, and I too sometimes have a problem with cloths, everything is oversized these days.

[anuthabubba]

Have shot many a 200-400 pellet day over 35 years so guess am conditioned to the motions. Still shoot 200 or so pellets every outing these days whether springers, pumpers, Co2 and/or PCP. Also hand pump the PCPs.

[Underdog]

Boy that's a lot of pellets. I bet you have a large bill at the end of the month...
My arms would be falling off. Too much computer driving...
I bet yours are massive.

[mista meener]

north country gal had a good method using 2 hands while the butt is on your seat. the easiest way I think is a variation where you put the butt on the ground while standing 2 hands next to each other and just push down using your weight almost like pumping pcp

[anuthabubba]

Boy that's a lot of pellets. I bet you have a large bill at the end of the month...
My arms would be falling off. Too much computer driving...
I bet yours are massive.

Didn't say I shot every day year round! Generally a few days a week but more often when the weather permits. Pellet bill varies through the seasons. Always try to keep several thousand of each caliber on hand and buy $150 at a time from PA to save shipping and get every 4th tin free.

Am not particularly strong or well built (ht. 66" w/Scottish build, 63 y/o) and have had shoulder injuries from other 'hobbies/sporting activities'. Technique can trump brute strength. My favorite HWs need about 35-40 pounds of cocking force and the Dans/Bens generally get 4 to 6 pumps per shot. On the barrel cockers my technique is to complete the cocking stroke in one smooth motion by getting a firm grip at the muzzle end with the left hand, with the right hand on the grip holding the buttplate on my upper right thigh, concentrate on the task and ... GO FOR IT! No slap to break the barrel detent. No second thoughts. Use the 'both arms opposing with elbows forward' technique on the pumpers. Right hand (strongest) on the long end of the pump handle and left hand (getting a bit more leverage) on the hand guard just behind the rear sight.

[Bryan Heimann]

A few years ago, it was nothing for me to run a tin or two of pellets through a .25 walther talon mag (hatsan 125).  These days, a tin of pellets through my xs28m will make my shoulder act up for a week, sometimes two if I do a lot of pull ups that week.  I pretty much eliminate any overhead pulling excercises that week to mitigate a solid day of plinking with a magnum breakbarrel. It is crazy the difference a few years makes.  I was probably 29 or 30 then, I am 35 now.

[Charles Outdoors]

After getting back to where I could comfortably shoot a bow with a 65 lb draw. I don't even notice cocking springers.

[north country gal]

north country gal had a good method using 2 hands while the butt is on your seat. the easiest way I think is a variation where you put the butt on the ground while standing 2 hands next to each other and just push down using your weight almost like pumping pcp

Good idea. I'm going to give that a try. Thanks.

[mista meener]

A few years ago, it was nothing for me to run a tin or two of pellets through a .25 walther talon mag (hatsan 125).  These days, a tin of pellets through my xs28m will make my shoulder act up for a week, sometimes two if I do a lot of pull ups that week.  I pretty much eliminate any overhead pulling excercises that week to mitigate a solid day of plinking with a magnum breakbarrel. It is crazy the difference a few years makes.  I was probably 29 or 30 then, I am 35 now.

should not be seeing that much difference from 30-35 I got a little stronger in that range

[mista meener]

north country gal had a good method using 2 hands while the butt is on your seat. the easiest way I think is a variation where you put the butt on the ground while standing 2 hands next to each other and just push down using your weight almost like pumping pcp

Good idea. I'm going to give that a try. Thanks.

Joan make sure you keep your left  foot if you are righthanded against the butt being gun likes to pop to the left as you push down the barrel

[Bryan Heimann]

A few years ago, it was nothing for me to run a tin or two of pellets through a .25 walther talon mag (hatsan 125).  These days, a tin of pellets through my xs28m will make my shoulder act up for a week, sometimes two if I do a lot of pull ups that week.  I pretty much eliminate any overhead pulling excercises that week to mitigate a solid day of plinking with a magnum breakbarrel. It is crazy the difference a few years makes.  I was probably 29 or 30 then, I am 35 now.

should not be seeing that much difference from 30-35 I got a little stronger in that range

I have, too.  I've set personal records in the bench and squat, with 2 bad knees.  But also probably more injury prone

[mista meener]

A few years ago, it was nothing for me to run a tin or two of pellets through a .25 walther talon mag (hatsan 125).  These days, a tin of pellets through my xs28m will make my shoulder act up for a week, sometimes two if I do a lot of pull ups that week.  I pretty much eliminate any overhead pulling excercises that week to mitigate a solid day of plinking with a magnum breakbarrel. It is crazy the difference a few years makes.  I was probably 29 or 30 then, I am 35 now.

should not be seeing that much difference from 30-35 I got a little stronger in that range

I have, too.  I've set personal records in the bench and squat, with 2 bad knees.  But also probably more injury prone

my knees hurt just thinking about squats lol. I knelt finishing a lot of concrete nailing off decks then  carrying shingles up ladders. yes it is easier to get hurt in your 30's but I got smarter at killing my self on the job and did the same if not more work

[Rocker1]

Its a beckoning to the Darkside!!!!   David

[Underdog]

Its a beckoning to the Darkside!!!!   David

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