Author Topic: HW97K .177 STAINLESS TH (Read 6064 times))

WHITEFANG · « **on:** July 11, 2013, 11:24:55 AM »

Any feed back on this gun?? Other than the synthetic stock which is not the good looking wood the gun in .177 looks like another HW that can be sprung up FOR MAX POWER and produce great target results.

FANG

Motorhead · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2013, 12:24:59 PM »

What you wish to know ? ... My son has one in .177 that is tuned and massaged using a PG-2 kit.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2013, 12:39:40 PM »

I have had PB with stainless barrels and had good luck. How is this in the airgun? Achieving fps should not be an issue due to kits available or just buying the spring and doing your own guides. Just give me low down on the gun in general.
I have interest in getting one.
THANKS

Motorhead · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2013, 05:42:19 PM »

First off ... they ARE NOT stainless but likely buff finish Nickle over there standard steel same as used on Blued models.
It is for anti corrosion / fingerprint / salt rust protection.

Built like a tank being a VERY heavy duty action and quite hefty being quite a muzzle heavy gun with the synthetic stock fitted.
Stock is a nice fit/finish being ambidextrous. It is hollow behind butt plate and likely that way for ability to fill with lead shot as a bench / Ft gun. As delivered guns so light at the butt area, muzzle feels heavy relative to a woody stocked one.

Doing a tune is rather difficult being the 77/97 action uses a screw on trigger block / end cap requiring you to use a solid and square end press that allows action rotation so cap can be unscrewed while under considerable spring tension.

Standard Rekord trigger unit & overall internal fit and finish HW typical stuff.

Muzzle break on the "K" version is an actual empty can that has a removable end cap. Can / *Suggest adding baffles or packing to further help the bark.

Anything else ... just ask

Scott

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2013, 05:57:31 PM »

Thanks!!
Was more or less what I thought other than they are advertising it as S/S.
I HAVE NI issues with the removal of the rear threaded end cap or the alignment on re install. I have had many syn stocks and the weight issue or stuffing is no big deal.
Main thing I am wondering of any cocking arm issues and the barrel seasons out.

Motorhead · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2013, 07:52:49 PM »

Under lever mechanics are ROCK SOLID and very robust. Barrel is a SHORT little bugger but of very good quality.
Son is able to stack Nickle size groups at 40 yards pretty consistently with it. A VERY accurate spring gun in .177 caliber to be sure.

JohnWI · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2013, 01:08:27 AM »

Mine came tuned with a shorter but fatter spring so it puts out stock power but cocks at around 48 pounds which is about 10 pounds over the original. No problems so far and is very nice.

As stated, it's a "stainless look." Stock is not wimpy like some plastics are. My buddy was just shooting at masking tape cut into squares..3/4," I think, and was doing about that at 50 yds and he insisted on resting it solidly on a boat cushion against my loose as a goose advice. We both were about as accurate as the other...filling in those squares using older FTS's.

palonej · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:03:36 AM »

Been looking at this gun also, but not too crazy bout the plasticky stock. AOA has the woody stock, but it's almost $900. Ouch

jusanothajoe · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:06:29 AM »

Quote from: palonej on July 12, 2013, 11:03:36 AM

Been looking at this gun also, but not too crazy bout the plasticky stock. AOA has the woody stock, but it's almost $900. Ouch

Just means more pool shootin Joe !!

palonej · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:16:02 AM »

Yup!!! Won a straight pool tourney Monday!!!! $800 for 1st!!! Almost there bro!!! All my pool winnings go towards feeding my air gun sickness!!!

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:29:38 AM »

Yes another have to research the gun prior to ordering.
Yes Stainless steel look!!! So, as said by others a s/s finish..
THE stock looks different for sure. Liking the TH but in wood better looking but much higher.
Stainless look? Nice but a finish? Another extra $.
I have one coming in the SS look in the .177. Blued would have been the better choice for the money. Same gun just a different look. $100 more for the look?
Looks like I will find out. Another TX might have been the better choice? Time will tell.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:31:06 AM »

Quote from: palonej on July 12, 2013, 11:16:02 AM

Yup!!! Won a straight pool tourney Monday!!!! $800 for 1st!!! Almost there bro!!! All my pool winnings go towards feeding my air gun sickness!!!

I know what you mean!!! SICKNESS!!! LOL

Motorhead · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2013, 12:30:45 PM »

Quote from: WHITEFANG on July 12, 2013, 11:29:38 AM

Yes another have to research the gun prior to ordering.
Yes Stainless steel look!!! So, as said by others a s/s finish..
THE stock looks different for sure. Liking the TH but in wood better looking but much higher.
Stainless look? Nice but a finish? Another extra $.
I have one coming in the SS look in the .177. Blued would have been the better choice for the money. Same gun just a different look. $100 more for the look?
Looks like I will find out. Another TX might have been the better choice? Time will tell.

The HW97K is a bit stronger Shooter than the TX 200 by 1 1/2- 2 pounds energy in .177 cal BTW

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2013, 12:40:50 PM »

Thanks. Not a whole lot of difference. Much different as you know, in the design build between the 2.
How much have we spent on other guns to obtain that out of the gun in spring kits and personal work?
TX DESIGN is one of the easiest to work on. Not saying the HW is that bad. HWs are built to be a workhorse. Solid! !

jusanothajoe · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2013, 02:43:39 PM »

Looks goes to the TX, but my 97K just seems to fit me better. Shorter cocking stroke and just seems like a more compact package. Hate to know I had to choose between the two. Mine is stock, cant imagine after a tune, tell us about your 97K after you go through it Fang. ( cause you know you will ) HA

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:46:41 PM »

Yes, Got 2nd thoughts now!!!

Even more now due to someone dropping the ball on my order. Was to have shipped yesterday and been here Saturday. Now next week? Really bummed out on this decision now as I look at my TX200HC .22. $:-\$

robert w · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:49:23 AM »

fang just send the $$$ you want it and it is sayin buy me fang just sent the $$$ and its all yours . I personally am a wood stock person. sadly I own a gamo big cat Tupperware gun and a stevens 2oo in 22-250 with a plastic stock. got a gun show close to home july 20-21 and im tryin to get a woos stock for the 200 and loose the big cat there

palonej · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:59:08 AM »

fang just send the $$$ you want it and it is sayin buy me fang just sent the $$$
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Ummm Robert?

Are you trying to hypnotize the FANG?

Can you say ENABLER??? I'm this close to ordering same rifle with thumbhole stock........leave me alone Robert!!!

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #18 on:** July 13, 2013, 12:02:52 PM »

Always been a fan of both wood and syn. Love the TH. ONLY DOWN FALL ON THIS IS I WAS TOLD BY OTHER PRIOR to ordering that it was a stainless look only. After the fact I realized they were correct. I have had PB in stainless and liked them. The SS LOOK was not worth the extra $$$. The TX wood even not in walnut is fantastic. Plus the Pro sport and Tx have the Lw barrel. But the Hw has a great barrel as well.
Sold both the 54s and 1 350 so I can justify a replacement. LOL I DID NOT SHOOT THEM THAT MUCH SO MIGHT AS WELL LET SOMEONE ENJOY THEM. The .20s have just taken over me. I shoot them more than the others and then the TX came do it is in the mix as well. The new 52 .25 Vortek/ FANG has been worked over and shoots great now but is on the back burner.
So many choices in my Pack.

jusanothajoe · « **Reply #19 on:** July 13, 2013, 04:00:34 PM »

Quote from: WHITEFANG on July 13, 2013, 12:02:52 PM

Always been a fan of both wood and syn. Love the TH. ONLY DOWN FALL ON THIS IS I WAS TOLD BY OTHER PRIOR to ordering that it was a stainless look only. After the fact I realized they were correct. I have had PB in stainless and liked them. The SS LOOK was not worth the extra $$$. The TX wood even not in walnut is fantastic. Plus the Pro sport and Tx have the Lw barrel. But the Hw has a great barrel as well.
Sold both the 54s and 1 350 so I can justify a replacement. LOL I DID NOT SHOOT THEM THAT MUCH SO MIGHT AS WELL LET SOMEONE ENJOY THEM. The .20s have just taken over me. I shoot them more than the others and then the TX came do it is in the mix as well. The new 52 .25 Vortek/ FANG has been worked over and shoots great now but is on the back burner.
So many choices in my Pack.

Ever think about getting a 97k in .20 ?? LOVE mine !

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HW97K .177 STAINLESS TH

Author Topic: HW97K .177 STAINLESS TH (Read 6064 times))