Author Topic: OW. Didn't expect the cocking effort to add up. (Read 5126 times))

Underdog · « **on:** February 22, 2016, 05:55:49 PM »

I've spent the past week or so shooting 20-30 pellets nightly through my new HW95. Saturday I was trying to get it sighted in and felt some twinges, but Sunday me left elbow felt quite sore at the end of 36 pellets. I was puzzled at first, then it dawned on me. It's all the doggone cocking! The soreness went away in a couple of hours, but DANG!
Repetitive motion injury. Didn't expect that.
Gonna have to space it out a bit until I get used to it I expect...
Kinda hard to get 500 pellets through it if you can't shoot it every day.

JoeV · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:04:44 PM »

Quote from: Underdog on February 22, 2016, 05:55:49 PM

I've spent the past week or so shooting 20-30 pellets nightly through my new HW95. Saturday I was trying to get it sighted in and felt some twinges, but Sunday me left elbow felt quite sore at the end of 36 pellets. I was puzzled at first, then it dawned on me. It's all the doggone cocking! The soreness went away in a couple of hours, but DANG!
Repetitive motion injury. Didn't expect that.
Gonna have to space it out a bit until I get used to it I expect...
Kinda hard to get 500 pellets through it if you can't shoot it every day.

Maybe some soul will volunteer to go through the 500 pellets for you, the. You can just enjoy from that point forward. LOL

I just got my Hatsan 125TH today, and finished putting right around 100 pellets of various favors this afternoon. 50# of cocking force, but it didn't seem to bad. Maybe tomorrow will be a different story.

lefteyeshot · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:09:05 PM »

Cock it with two hands. Start with one hand then reach around and grab it with the other.

pneuby · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:15:20 PM »

When I started back into springers, I also set myself back with some tennis elbow. Technique is everything.

voldar · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:18:14 PM »

40 lbs for cocking a HW95 - that's some training to do right there !

I can easily shoot 100-150 pellets with my NP2 in 2 hours of shooting (what I do usually) - 30 lbs for cocking it (or less) is easy and I switch hands only because I don't want to end up like this guy !

But I like a lot the HW95 !

StevenG · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2016, 07:34:47 PM »

That guy needs a girlfriend

T-Higgs · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:04:29 PM »

Quote from: StevenG on February 22, 2016, 07:34:47 PM

That guy needs a girlfriend

HAHAHA,

I'm surprised you didn't work "cocking effort" into that... That would be distasteful though...

GD Giles · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:00:44 AM »

The first weekend I got my Hatsan 95 I put over 300 pellets through it in less than 48 hours. My left bicep felt like it was hanging off the bone. My new rule is if I'm shooting <25 or so shots, one hand, >25 shots or so, two hands.

JoeV · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:16:47 AM »

I have no rules.

LOL

GD Giles · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:18:23 AM »

then you better have good insurance.

elh0102 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:52:28 AM »

Yes, the cocking effort effect is cumulative. I shot my HW97 some while recovering from shoulder surgery (rotator cuff rebuild), and it was probably 3 months before I was comfortable shooting it at all. Like most things, technique can be important, and I guess we all develop a style that works. I shoot mostly PCP rifles, so I don't shoot a springer enough to really get used to it. But after about 20 shots, I've had enough fun for a while.

ancient1one · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:55:06 AM »

I found a break on the end of the barrel helped with cocking. Easier on the hand and better leverage plus I like the look of a muzzle break.

Links are some examples not sure if they all will fit a HW95.

http://www.straightshooters.com/ss-muzzlebrake.html

http://www.airgundepot.com/beeman-ported-muzzlebrake-for-568-barrel-diameter.html

http://www.airgundepot.com/beeman-crow-magnum-style-muzzlebrake.html

Underdog · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2016, 09:29:42 AM »

I was tempted to add the generic Weihrauch brake from AoA, but left it off. I was already way over budget...
But yes they fit on this gun. http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Beeman%20Accessories.html
Although I just haven't found it to be that loud. The spring seems louder than the report. I may not opt for it after all. I'll probably save my money and buy a scope instead...Of course I may need both. I can't see a darn thing either.

north country gal · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2016, 12:33:36 PM »

As above, technique is important. I'm a gal, so I've had to get a bit creative with our more powerful springers. For these guns, I sit on a bench, butt of the gun between my legs, butt of the gun braced solidly against the bench, then use both hands to cock the gun, pulling the barrel/underlever down with the weight of my body, rather than just my arms. I then assume whatever shooting position I'm using at the time.

When standing, I still use two hands to cock the gun, but brace the butt of the gun on my thigh. I don't last anywhere near as long using this method, but it is doable for me, at least.

Best of luck.

Underdog · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2016, 01:42:06 PM »

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll be trying two hands next time I'm out. If the dang rain will ever let up!

Gonna have to clean out the wood shed and shoot out of there. But Imma hafta go replace the rotting fiberglass roofing first. Always something!

anuthabubba · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2016, 01:47:34 PM »

If this is a new or new level of activity, it WILL take some time getting accustomed to the added motion and effort.

WxRadarman · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2016, 02:38:55 PM »

To avoid fatigue when I'm shooting a lot, I swap arms for cocking -- 5 pellets with left arm, 5 pellets with right arm. You have to swap hands to do this, but it gives each arm a break.

Underdog · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2016, 03:37:19 PM »

Well there's a good idea. Maybe I can get 60 shots in per session.

mcoulter · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2016, 04:04:44 PM »

I have two springers. RWS 34 and Hatsan 135. After shooting the Hatsan for a few months I grabbed the 34 and darn near ripped the barrel off when I went to cock it! Yes, there's quite a difference between the two and you do get some muscle memory after shooting one most of the time ...

uglymike · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2016, 07:29:13 AM »

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.

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

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