got my HW95 today…sort of… : (

[D Mc]

  I am a newbie to air guns so take what I say keeping that in mind.  After lots of research I picked up an R9 from Pyramydair. I was just as impressed as I thought I would be on the quality of construction and components.  Shooting it though was a real eye opener. The cocking and loading cycle was smooth and precise but the shot cycle very loose, long and noisy. The trigger was also not as good as I had read about.

 Fast forward.  After 2000 shot cycles and careful adjustments to the trigger it is an entirely different gun. As in way better. The trigger is light and crisp and the shot cycle is a short and quiet thunk and it is extremely accurate with H&N ftt in 5.53.

  So another option might be to just put some more lead down the barrel and see how it develops.

David

[stevemag]

There is also the Ghetto Tune with a spring sleeve from a gallon milk jug ask Mark611
 

That's right, I remember reading about that. That may be all I need. Other than the buzz the gun shoots very well.

Hey brother, looks like you got a bummer rifle. I have Mr. Grant in my pocket, I will help you out of your jam.

Thank you so much for offering to give me $50 towards my tune kit ,  but I wouldn't feel right taking it. You're a very generous person though, an example to gta members.

[NHGuide]

Steve, I think everyone one here is top notch! 
Jesse is right, it's a Chevy/Ford thing... I like them all 

Jim Maccari tune 'kits' are also very impressive. I have done several...and back when he did them, he did one on my 77k...very impressive. I only mentioned the Vortek because it's the 'drop in' quick fix for the buzz. I have one for my 77k but I took it out... and haven't decided whether I like it over the Maccari tune.  I like to tinker and I may never be totally satisfied.
 It's truly a toss up and you'll be rid of the buzz whether you use tar or go with a sleeve ( milk jug or Vortek, or delrin ).
flip a coin and go for it.
and nothing beats a six or so tins downrange to smooth the whole thing out.


   

[nced]

I just have my phone so quality may not be so great, I should shoot a video so you can hear the buzz

LOL....my R9s twanged "mightily" when straight from the box, however after a bore clean and a bit of break in they all would shoot 1/2"ish ctc groups at 30 yards with me sitting on a bucket resting the gun on cross sticks!

I do find twang to be annoying and I do prefer a certain tune level, so now I tune my R9s before even going through a break in procedure. I personally don't believe my tuning improves the accuracy very much...IF at all!  My tuned R9 with home rolled oring sealed piston cap may be (IS) more consistent when shooting in varying atmospheric conditions and require less warm-up shots to stabilize the poi, however after the warm-up shot sequence the "factory twang mode" arrangement is just as accurate as my shooting skill level when sitting on a bucket resting the gun on cross sticks allows!

I've read those "tuner phrases" that are used to sell tunes, such as "more lineal shot cycle" and whatnot....but with my skill level such "sales pitches"  are just that....."sales pitches"......and I really don't believe that most R9s NEED a tune if you can get past the twang/vibration! IMHO........it's probably better to spend the "tune money" on shooting more pellets if you can live with the twang!! 

[Motorhead]

Break out the Banjo and get a little gig going on ... whats a little TWANG among friends 

[stevemag]

finally got a video of the "buzz" turn up your sound
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[palonej]

Can't hear the buzz bro.
But that is a real pretty rifle!!

[stevemag]

Can't hear the buzz bro.
But that is a real pretty rifle!!

if you're  using your iPhone speaker id say you're  right , put in some head phones and you my rattle a few teeth. you'll hear it soon enough  in person.
yes, she  is purdy. shoot well too.

[Booger]

Can't hear the buzz bro.
But that is a real pretty rifle!!

if you're  using your iPhone speaker id say you're  right , put in some head phones and you my rattle a few teeth. you'll hear it soon enough  in person.
yes, she  is purdy. shoot well too.

Mine did the same. I can hear it, but when I recorded it I could not hear it as well. A good lube tune will fix it right up if it is that annoying. 

[palonej]

How does the trigger feel Steve???

[stevemag]

i haven't adjusted it, not as light as your 98 , but but the best I've ever had on an AG

[gapi]

Well, 3 months-later, how is the twang? Update us please.

[stevemag]

sorry, did that in another post. its vortek tuned now , no more buzz and very sweet.

[gapi]

Thanks, Did you do it?

[stevemag]

it did not "drop" in lucky for me  i did it at dockey454 's house and he knows  what he's doing. i pretty much watched. 
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=79769.msg760829#msg760829

[Duckfish]

Banjo players!  Crack me up!

[gapi]

Banjo players!  Crack me up!

Which one is you?

[Duckfish]

Come on Allen, let's try to stay on track here!    ( I'm the old lady on the middle)

[gapi]

Couldn't resist, heh!

[chiro972b]

I just have my phone so quality may not be so great, I should shoot a video so you can hear the buzz

LOL....my R9s twanged "mightily" when straight from the box, however after a bore clean and a bit of break in they all would shoot 1/2"ish ctc groups at 30 yards with me sitting on a bucket resting the gun on cross sticks!

I do find twang to be annoying and I do prefer a certain tune level, so now I tune my R9s before even going through a break in procedure. I personally don't believe my tuning improves the accuracy very much...IF at all!  My tuned R9 with home rolled oring sealed piston cap may be (IS) more consistent when shooting in varying atmospheric conditions and require less warm-up shots to stabilize the poi, however after the warm-up shot sequence the "factory twang mode" arrangement is just as accurate as my shooting skill level when sitting on a bucket resting the gun on cross sticks allows!

I've read those "tuner phrases" that are used to sell tunes, such as "more lineal shot cycle" and whatnot....but with my skill level such "sales pitches"  are just that....."sales pitches"......and I really don't believe that most R9s NEED a tune if you can get past the twang/vibration! IMHO........it's probably better to spend the "tune money" on shooting more pellets if you can live with the twang!! 

This is very true, in fact, nced tuned the twang out of mine, but he told me the above before he did it. Twang is annoying, but doesn't affect the already great accuracy of these guns. Congrats on your new rifle, they are the cream of the crop, even with the twang.