Author Topic: My new HW97KL .177 (Read 6908 times))

max115 · « **on:** December 16, 2013, 02:54:05 AM »

Just want to share my new HW97KL .177 PAL version. I recently received this "blue laminate" from D&L 3 days ago and I am very happy thus far with the stunning look of the stock with multiple layerings (35).

It was chrony at 888FPS using JSB 7.89 gr. So far I only shot less than 60 shots and I am quite pleased with the accuracy other than the twangy sound. I will soon get rid of the twang when I get the time to tune it.

I have set up 13 yards indoor bench rested and I can comfortably hitting those 1/4" size sticker dots. The cocking is getting smoother after I had installed a "sleeve" in it and cleaned all the factory lube (not much actually). I applied moly to parts that need it.

Last shot I did tonight was an attempt to cut the edge of a credit card. First shot....better stop while I am ahead. cheers.

pictures of my HW97KL .177 here:
http://s1052.photobucket.com/user/imax115/media/HW97KL/HW97KL177s.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3

Hanabata808 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 16, 2013, 05:00:26 AM »

Great loking HW you have there! I love that stock!

oneied · « **Reply #2 on:** December 16, 2013, 08:35:50 AM »

She is beautiful! I wish they made the Lams if lefty.

palonej · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2013, 12:39:08 PM »

Oh baby Max!!! You will love her even more after a couple of tins!!
I recently got a thumbhole beech SS look 97 in 177 and she is a keeper!!! Super accurate, smooth and quiet! Absolute joy to shoot!!
Good luck and enjoy!!!

max115 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2013, 03:07:15 AM »

thanks guys. Every time I picked it up, I couldn't stop grinning ear to ear. It is a beautiful piece of art and it shoots extremely well. Target missed would be 100% my faulty trigger release or out of sync with my breathing.

I will surely enjoy shooting it more. Now I just have to have some time for the .22 also, lol.

cheers

max115 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2013, 03:11:19 AM »

Hi 808 and Palonej, what are you feeding your HW .177? I find that mine prefers the H&N FTT 4.51mm 8.64gr.

thanks.

breakfastchef · « **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2013, 07:53:32 AM »

The HW97 is an awesome rifle. Enjoy it.

amb5500c · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2013, 09:48:20 AM »

Very cool.
Richard

palonej · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2013, 11:54:52 AM »

Mine will shoot FTTs pretty well, but she shines with JSB Heavies. Tack driver with these pellets!!!

Plinkster56 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2013, 02:23:12 PM »

I just got a HW97K in .177 as well. At 12 yards indoors, I can put 10 JSB 8.44 grain pellets into a .22 hole. This is the best shooter I have owned right out of the box.

max115 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 19, 2013, 02:29:26 AM »

thanks Palonej,

I will order some JSB heavies to try out.

Had my best shooting session tonight with the new KL, although very short less than 12 shot but they were 11/12 hit rate. I was hitting the edge of the credit card 5/5 and beads smaller than 1/4" 6/7. One missed being my bad trigger pull. I am extremely happy with how this KL performs so far and it is not even "break in" yet less than 80 shots I think (lost count).

cheers.

Hanabata808 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 19, 2013, 06:54:43 AM »

I'm lucky with mine Max115. My HW77 actually likes 7.9 Crosman Premiers from the box. Shoots em like lasers!

palonej · « **Reply #12 on:** December 19, 2013, 12:36:41 PM »

Quote from: Hanabata808 on December 19, 2013, 06:54:43 AM

I'm lucky with mine Max115. My HW77 actually likes 7.9 Crosman Premiers from the box. Shoots em like lasers!

CPLs Larry?? Really?? I can't even load them!! My 98 loves and stacks them! The 97 breech is very tight and CPLs would have to be hammered in! But she loves the softer JSBs and one holes them all day!
Funny how different each gun is.

Hanabata808 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 19, 2013, 02:27:17 PM »

Quote from: palonej on December 19, 2013, 12:36:41 PM

CPLs Larry?? Really?? I can't even load them!! My 98 loves and stacks them! The 97 breech is very tight and CPLs would have to be hammered in! But she loves the softer JSBs and one holes them all day!
Funny how different each gun is.

Yeah, totally Joe.. They fit just right and fly straight in my 77. My 97 will load them fine, but I don't think it's as accurate as it likes 4.52 JSBs. My Webleys never liked the CPL fit at all... some of them were so loose, they occasionally fell through the barrel! Caused me a dry fire a couple times!

airnutz · « **Reply #14 on:** December 19, 2013, 05:33:40 PM »

Is the gun cheaper when there's a hole in the stock?

Was there some kind of nasty knot they had to drill out?

Jeez, maybe that's why they make plastic stocks.

Just don't hold it too long between yer legs though, OK?

Some folks might get the wrong impression.

palonej · « **Reply #15 on:** December 19, 2013, 11:10:20 PM »

Hey!!!! I paid extra for that hole!!!

max115 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 20, 2013, 02:01:36 AM »

its a very nice hole indeed

well worth the extra

kelly1 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 20, 2013, 11:52:46 AM »

Quote from: Hanabata808 on December 16, 2013, 05:00:26 AM

Great loking HW you have there! I love that stock!

Good stuff, maybe we will see you at Mission. Rod and Gun for ft. Last Sunday of each month...(.kelly 1 on CAF )

Dockey 454 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2013, 06:58:38 PM »

Quote from: palonej on December 19, 2013, 12:36:41 PM

Quote from: Hanabata808 on December 19, 2013, 06:54:43 AM
I'm lucky with mine Max115. My HW77 actually likes 7.9 Crosman Premiers from the box. Shoots em like lasers!
CPLs Larry?? Really?? I can't even load them!! My 98 loves and stacks them! The 97 breech is very tight and CPLs would have to be hammered in! But she loves the softer JSBs and one holes them all day!
Funny how different each gun is.

Joe only had my 98 for a little more then a week. Shoots the JSB 8.44, and the FTT 8.64's good. Both are 4.52 head, but the FTT's fight tighter. Didn't even think about trying the CPL's. After I finish paying for the Holidays it goes straight to Scott.
Tom

palonej · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2013, 08:17:18 PM »

How are you liking it so far Tom?? Glass???
If you'd like I'll send you some CPLs and JSB 7.87, 2 favorite pellets in mine. Let me know cause I stocked up on both bro!!

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My new HW97KL .177

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