Author Topic: My new HW90 .25cal ate my scope (Read 11318 times))

OleTomCat · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2013, 06:15:55 PM »

Quote from: Bullit on January 14, 2013, 05:51:53 PM

Get a 10 or 12" piece of plain old 1" round HR bar. Then, add tape and a strip of wet to 1 side of it, to build it up to 30mm . This will do the job for guys on a 1" or 30mm scope. Just mount the ring and rotate it away with the steel, some pumice or compound. Start loose and go tighter from there. You get the idea. Dress off the edges, and you'll be miles ahead.

You can pick up some cheap lapping compound from any auto parts store too...

Protos · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2013, 07:54:35 PM »

Quote from: Bullit on January 14, 2013, 05:18:52 PM

Any good gunner wouldn't assume it's "good to go" outta the box.

Your right bullit, why would anyone expect a $100 mount to be good out of the box ??
And for sure rubber doesn't move/compress/degrade over time ect .....
Only 'good airgunners' like you should be allowed to state their experiences.
What do people who have actually owned both on magnum springers know

There is a reason people tell you to not bother to respond to their posts.
Add me to that list.

Bullit · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2013, 08:14:51 PM »

Well PRO the truth is the truth. It's been that way for a long time, and long before me. Just a question of what you want to call as "good to go". Dollars isn't insurance to the QC. Grab a cup on me, and don't take it personal.

Onebaddj · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:20:35 PM »

Bullit: thanks for the info on lapping the scope rings! Im all about simple and figuring out ways to do it cheap and easy.

jimmie lee · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:19:35 PM »

Actually, lapping scope rings is good advice; better than a lot of other cures mentioned...certainly professional, unlike the perception of condescending barbs. Just sayin'; play nice!

Donny · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:27:23 PM »

Hey Kelly, just drop the rig off at my place next time your on my side of town and Ill do all the dirty work for you, dont forget to bring a tin of pellets also

kelly · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:39:28 PM »

HaHa Donny - Be careful I just might do that ... I picked up an FX Independence in .25 yesterday @ AOA ... (I have a post in the general gate)
All thanks for tips and advice ... I plan on doing the cloth tape this weekend and seeing how that goes
If I get any movement then I will look for a 1 inch piece of stainless bar stock and if I am unable to find its off to ordering the lapping kit from Midway USA
I will post an update this weekend

Thanks again all
Peace
Kelly

Bullit · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2013, 08:37:03 PM »

You don't need Stainless Steel Kelly. Hot rolled or Cold formed bar will do just fine.

kelly · « **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2013, 09:24:03 PM »

ok cool Bullit ... thanks for the info .. I have valve lapping compound already so I am half way there ...

Peace
Kelly

PakProtector · « **Reply #29 on:** January 18, 2013, 11:19:21 AM »

Quote from: TOM aka critter99 on January 12, 2013, 02:57:50 AM

Get some 3M Old style cloth electrical friction tape and line your rings. I have had great luck using it and my friend is using it on his RX-2

The RX2/HW90 is capable of +400 gravity acceleration levels. Tom's tape suggestion is the only thing that has kept scopes from moving on me. The mount interface with the rifle took an RWS Lockdown mount with 4 screws and added another three and *THEN* locktite'd it to the dovetails in order to lock everything up. My RX2 wrecked a Vortex Crossfire and I never had to pay shipping to return it...and they upgraded me for a wee bit extra to a diamondback. I am glad that scope mever made it to my RX2...it is doing fine service on my Marauder.
cheers,
Douglas

kelly · « **Reply #30 on:** January 19, 2013, 04:07:27 PM »

You guys are not going to believe this ... The tape worked scope didnt move an milometer ... But at pellet 42 my gun dropped poi by 4 inches and shooting like a shotgun ... Broke out the crony to make sure it wast the gun ... All good 5 shots average 625fps... The HW90 just killed it's second Vortex DiamondBack .... For a $300 scope I am not having much luck ... Well this one is going to be off to Vortex .... Any suggestions on a scope that can handle this beast ??

Peace
Kelly

Bullit · « **Reply #31 on:** January 19, 2013, 04:42:16 PM »

You might want to look at a Magnum "AIRGUN" rated scope. Vortex are nice scopes, (I'd like to have a Viper for one PB), but you won't find them mention air rifle applications. The bi-directional piston shock is a "standard rifle" scope killer. The Leapers top line scopes are made for the magnum air rilfes. The new UTG 4-12x44 SWAT glass etched reticle is very nice. I've used these scopes for a few years on my Diana Magnums, They're tough. Leapers focused on Magnum airgunners. My 1st was a 3rd Generation, and it's still kickin' squirrels on a D48 .22 and a young gunner. I know that thing had over 15k when I refit it. FWIW.
Here's the link, just posted it for another member with the same problem w/Hatsan Magnum:
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/leapers-utg-3-12x44-ao-rifle-scope-ez-tap-ill-mil-dot-reticle-1-4-moa?a=4319

OleTomCat · « **Reply #32 on:** January 19, 2013, 06:05:16 PM »

I use a Simmons 8point rifle scope I picked up for $49.95 at the local shooter shop.....

Have over 500 pellets through the gun with the new scope, no problems.....

PakProtector · « **Reply #33 on:** January 19, 2013, 06:24:34 PM »

Quote from: kelly on January 19, 2013, 04:07:27 PM

You guys are not going to believe this ... The tape worked scope didnt move an milometer ... But at pellet 42 my gun dropped poi by 4 inches and shooting like a shotgun ... Broke out the crony to make sure it wast the gun ... All good 5 shots average 625fps... The HW90 just killed it's second Vortex DiamondBack .... For a $300 scope I am not having much luck ... Well this one is going to be off to Vortex .... Any suggestions on a scope that can handle this beast ??

Peace
Kelly

I have had decent service from the big Leapers SWAT. 4-16x56 SWAT and etched glass reticle. First one served for about 4000 rounds this summer and Leapers was quick to replace it. Accelerometer measurements showed +400 G of shock...nothing to sneeze at. I've been playing with the idea of lowering its power a bit by letting some air from the ram...maybe head for 19 FPE instead of nearly 22.
cheers,
Douglas

Onebaddj · « **Reply #34 on:** January 21, 2013, 12:42:23 AM »

Leapers or hawke will handle.it. and if a leapers gets.killed.they are very easy to deal with. I have had to replace 2 theat went on my 350 before tune and leapers replaced them quickly.

kelly · « **Reply #35 on:** January 21, 2013, 04:46:35 PM »

Well all I have fixed the problem once and for all
I traded the HW90 along with my HW97 in on a .22 cal FX Independence
Way too many issues to deal with ... Just not worth the time and aggravation
HELLLLOOOOO Dark Side

Peace
Kelly

Nikoman · « **Reply #36 on:** January 21, 2013, 04:52:35 PM »

Booooooooo!

TOM aka critter99 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:30:47 PM »

Quote from: kelly on January 21, 2013, 04:46:35 PM

Well all I have fixed the problem once and for all
I traded the HW90 along with my HW97 in on a .22 cal FX Independence
Way too many issues to deal with ... Just not worth the time and aggravation
HELLLLOOOOO Dark Side

Peace
Kelly

You think so??? the Independence is plauged with problems...hopefully yours will be an improved updated version

kelly · « **Reply #38 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:43:20 PM »

Nikko - I know I am a quitter ... lol

Tom - Well at least I wont be replacing scopes every week lol

Nikoman · « **Reply #39 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:46:45 PM »

Quote from: kelly on January 21, 2013, 05:43:20 PM

Nikko - I know I am a quitter ... lol
Tom - Well at least I wont be replacing scopes every week lol

Just kidding, my friend

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My new HW90 .25cal ate my scope

Author Topic: My new HW90 .25cal ate my scope (Read 11318 times))

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