Author Topic: Huntington Beach HW 97 (Read 7769 times))

Duckfish · « **on:** December 23, 2014, 12:35:13 AM »

Yep, this one has been in a gun safe for 15 years. It comes with an old school Simmons 44 mag scope
6.5-20 x 40 and a Beeman scope bubble level. Early serial number so it has the 25 mm piston. Owner says it only has half a tin of pellets thru it. I just lucked into it on the yellow. Well not really I had been lurking on the yellow for days looking for a cherry deal I could afford. You know refreshing every 20 minutes or so. I'm not addicted! Just dedicated!
Is due to arrive on 12-29. Merry Christmas to me. Nothing better than a new airgun at Christmas!

Thought?

Duck

P.S. I truly believe buying used airguns is the way to go. We are lucky, in this country we can buy sell and trade airguns freely. Used airguns are green. And generally better quality. Often they have been tuned and are better than new guns. Visit the classified gate often and see what I mean!

ptpalpha · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2014, 10:39:57 AM »

That's a gem. Even the scope is perfect...the old Philippine-made 44mags are great airgun scopes with very good glass.
Great score; you must be watering at the mouth to get your hands on it!!
-Paul

palonej · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2014, 10:42:30 AM »

Feathery Fish you are gonna love it!!
You couldn't pry mine out of my grubby fingers!!
Amazing shooter with the sweetest firing cycle!!
Mine is at the Motörhead Spa......after 50,000 trouble free rounds she snapped a Vortek spring. I called Tom at Vortek to tell him how thrilled I was with the performance of the HO kit and he offered to send me a replacement spring no charge!! I told him absolutely not and am having Scott put another kit in.
That rifle will shine Ed!!
Enjoy!!

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2014, 11:46:21 AM »

Dedicated not Addicted?

That sounds like the rationalization of an addict if ever I heard one

Duckfish · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2014, 06:23:39 PM »

I can quit any time! Probably! Maybe!

Calmark · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2014, 08:21:50 PM »

Very nice rifle and just in time for your Christmas present.

It looks to be an older one with the 25mm piston, rather than the 26mm the newer HW97K models use. They are reputed to be even sweeter shooting than the 26mm ones, so I think you made a real score.

Booger · « **Reply #6 on:** December 24, 2014, 07:36:24 PM »

I think we are both lucky, I have a Gene tuned HW97K on her way to me.

Duckfish · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2014, 10:00:19 PM »

I don't know about you Booger but waiting is killing me!

Duck

Booger · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2014, 10:02:02 PM »

Quote from: Duckfish on December 26, 2014, 10:00:19 PM

I don't know about you Booger but waiting is killing me!

Duck

May not be killing me, but kicking me on the back side. LOL

Duckfish · « **Reply #9 on:** December 26, 2014, 10:09:13 PM »

We should get together and have a shoot off!

Duckfish · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2014, 05:26:51 PM »

It arrived today. I will shoot on Wednesday and offer a full report. First generation HW97. With less than a tin of pellets. I wonder if it will shoot?

Duck

Booger · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2014, 05:59:18 PM »

Quote from: Duckfish on December 29, 2014, 05:26:51 PM

It arrived today. I will shoot on Wednesday and offer a full report. First generation HW97. With less than a tin of pellets. I wonder if it will shoot?

Duck

Mine will be here Friday.

Have fun my friend.

Duckfish · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2014, 01:08:55 PM »

Opened box last night. I have had an R1, minty R7, minty R10, and an R9, all nice guns. I must say this HW97 has the best darkest bluing of any Beeman iv owned or seen. I'll see if I can get some pics on Wednesday!

palonej · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2014, 04:40:12 PM »

Enjoy Ed!!!
Said it before......you are gonna love her!!

ptpalpha · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2014, 01:36:30 PM »

Because I am as impatient as a small child.....

PICS! PICS!! PICS!!!

palonej · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2014, 01:38:08 PM »

Aren't we all Paul???
How is Ed gonna operate a camera with those wings tho??

Duckfish · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2014, 02:34:44 PM »

The RSO for the range did not show up this AM. Hope he is ok he is a dedicated dude and him not showing is odd.

But no fear I came home and took some photos on my wife's side board. Do not tell her! I also shot over the chrony. Pretty impressive numbers for an old gun that has not been shot in 13 or 14 years. With 10 shots using AA 8.4 it ave 868 with an ES of 11. Using FTT it ave 861 w an ES of 7. Those are like PCP numbers, right?
Here are some photos
It's Joe's fault they are upside down, but they are right side when you click on them.

palonej · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2014, 02:46:25 PM »

She seems to be in excellent shape Ed!!!
Numbers are very good too!! Healthy lady!!
Firing cycle?? Twang or buzz??

I'm pretty sure Mrs Fishy either knows, or will soon, about you messing with her stuff bro!!
Be very careful!!

Booger · « **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2014, 03:04:07 PM »

One word! Beautiful.

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2014, 03:49:46 PM »

Hey Mr. Duck were you flying inverted when you took those pictures or were you just having trouble holding the camera with those wing feathers. Congrats on a really nice score that is a really nice rifle , it's ok I just held the lap top upside down to view them

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