Author Topic: First air rifle--HW30S vs. HW50S: Which would you choose and what are the practical differences? (Read 19734 times))

Bullit · « **Reply #20 on:** April 24, 2015, 04:15:27 PM »

Nothing wrong with buying a tin of Crosman CPHPs (Crosman Premier Hollow Points),in 7.9g, to start with break-in and prelim stuff. Easy enough to buy locally at your dept. store. Don't worry the ocassional flyer...which you'll have...you are at close distance so it won't be that bad. If it groups generally well with them, then upgrade (for consistency of pellets), to the boxed Crosman Premiers in 7.9g. I personally wouldn't go any heavier for that powerplant. Don't know about the lighter JSB pellets...but the heavier JSB pellets {8.4/10.4g} are good pellets. But a little heavy for R7//Hw30. Stay at 7.9 or below and you'll get the max output from that spring.
You'll probably make more mistakes as a new shooter, (like all of us)...with a new spring rifle...than a high cost pellet to start. They {CPHPs},are very good plinking pellets

RatRacer · « **Reply #21 on:** April 24, 2015, 04:17:30 PM »

I did.
Since it is known they do well in HW's, you'll still have plenty left over when she's settled in.

Petey · « **Reply #22 on:** April 24, 2015, 04:25:08 PM »

Congrats Bill!
Great Choice. You're going to love that 30s and hopefully the wife does too.
Enjoy!

Happy shootin!
Petey

bReTt · « **Reply #23 on:** April 24, 2015, 05:35:22 PM »

YEE HAW!

You are gonna love it. All the above mentioned pellets should get you in the ball park. Even the despised RWS Superdomes do well in mine. Let us know how you like it. We are happy for you!

Broadus · « **Reply #24 on:** April 24, 2015, 06:13:59 PM »

Thanks, everyone. You all have been a patient help to me. I made over 50 posts before I settled on it, not to mention bunches of PM, emails, and a phone call with one of our gracious members. I think this choice has been researched and analyzed a plenty.

Now I have to collect some pellets. At least that is easier than finding .22 rimfire ammo.

grauhanen · « **Reply #25 on:** April 24, 2015, 06:24:10 PM »

Congratulations. You would not have gone wrong with either choice.

Quote from: Broadus on April 24, 2015, 03:38:28 PM

Besides, I can always add something with more power should I need it. I can see it next year, "You know, honey, that 30S just isn't quite powerful enough. Now, we could get a 50S . . . ."

You catch on fast.

JimL911 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 24, 2015, 06:35:45 PM »

Good decision.
For pellets I use the JSB RS/AA Falcons and JSB Express. For break in I would get some RWS Basic's, Hobby's or H&N Excite's. Decent inexpensive softer lead pellets to burn through.

Broadus · « **Reply #27 on:** April 24, 2015, 06:38:07 PM »

Quote from: JimL911 on April 24, 2015, 06:35:45 PM

Good decision.
For pellets I use the JSB RS/AA Falcons and JSB Express. For break in I would get some RWS Basic's, Hobby's or H&N Excite's. Decent inexpensive softer lead pellets to burn through.

Thanks, Jim, for the pellet suggestions.

bReTt · « **Reply #28 on:** April 24, 2015, 08:20:29 PM »

Bill, when is the delivery date? If it were me, I would be checking the tracking on it at least 5 times a day... refresh, refresh, refresh, refresh. ha ha! Have fun!

RatRacer · « **Reply #29 on:** April 24, 2015, 09:10:59 PM »

Let the stalking begin...

Yak54 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 24, 2015, 10:48:14 PM »

Bill--Are you ABSOLUTELY SURE it's the 30S you want and not the 50S

Just kidding !!!

Broadus · « **Reply #31 on:** April 24, 2015, 10:52:48 PM »

Quote from: bReTt on April 24, 2015, 08:20:29 PM

Bill, when is the delivery date? If it were me, I would be checking the tracking on it at least 5 times a day... refresh, refresh, refresh, refresh. ha ha! Have fun!

Quote from: RatRacer on April 24, 2015, 09:10:59 PM

Let the stalking begin...

No use to be in a big hurry--the gun is backordered till the 30th, so it will be a few days yet. Maybe it'll arrive quicker than I think.

Quote from: Yak54 on April 24, 2015, 10:48:14 PM

Bill--Are you ABSOLUTELY SURE it's the 30S you want and not the 50S Just kidding !!!

Not entirely, Dan, but I do feel it's the safer decision unless I could have ordered both, and that isn't happening. Not yet, anyway.

cvasquez · « **Reply #32 on:** April 24, 2015, 10:59:38 PM »

Oh I wish I had seen your post sooner. I owned both rifles . I had the HW50s in 22cal and the R7 i 177cal. Both tuned. Both deadly deadly accurate. There are 2 differances . One being the HW50 is larger heavier and harder to cock compared to the lighter smaller easier cocking R7. And 2--power. 600+ versus 800+ in 177cal. So what ranges are they effective. Well I have taken grey squirrel in the yard 15yds with head shots only but mainly small sparrow pest birds in the yard and target shooting. The HW50s in 22cal will do a flat out 35 yds before dropping. I have shot at targets out to 100yds with 3- 4ft over compensation which was fun. One guy posted here taking a bunny at 63 yds thru the head clean with his HW50s in 177cal. Putting this all together. IF I could only have one springer--it would have to go to the HW50s in 177cal. But I dont have to have just one and so I still own my R7 for the fun factor. My HW50s in 22cal has been replaced by the FWb 127.

Yak54 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 24, 2015, 11:03:57 PM »

Bill

Just teasing. In reality, you couldn't go wrong with either one. They are both winners. When you have some extra cash you can grow your collection by getting the 50S. In the mean time I'm very sure you and your wife will really like the 30S and will probably shoot it a lot. You made a good decision. Don't let wise guys like me make you doubt your choice. Not to worry even a little bit. You did good !

RatRacer · « **Reply #34 on:** April 24, 2015, 11:04:58 PM »

Enjoy then...

Broadus · « **Reply #35 on:** April 24, 2015, 11:07:56 PM »

Quote from: Yak54 on April 24, 2015, 11:03:57 PM

Bill

Just teasing. In reality, you couldn't go wrong with either one. They are both winners. When you have some extra cash you can grow your collection by getting the 50S. In the mean time I'm very sure you and your wife will really like the 30S and will probably shoot it a lot. You made a good decision. Don't let wise guys like me make you doubt your choice. Not to worry even a little bit. You did good !

I know, Dan, not to worry. I could have bought both but cannot justify both right now. I have other financial priorities.

Besides we just had new shingles put on the roof along with gutters and downspouts. Do you know how many airguns I could have bought with that? Still, being dry is a good thing.

Broadus · « **Reply #36 on:** April 24, 2015, 11:09:03 PM »

Quote from: RatRacer on April 24, 2015, 11:04:58 PM

Enjoy then...

Good one, Steve. Maybe it won't be that long.

RatRacer · « **Reply #37 on:** April 24, 2015, 11:18:40 PM »

Patience can somtimes be too virtuous.
But don't mind us, we amiably advised all this to live vicariously of your reaction upon receipt, so we also wish a speedy delivery.

seitg74 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 25, 2015, 12:28:53 AM »

Quote from: cvasquez on April 24, 2015, 10:59:38 PM

Oh I wish I had seen your post sooner. I owned both rifles . I had the HW50s in 22cal and the R7 i 177cal. Both tuned. Both deadly deadly accurate. There are 2 differances . One being the HW50 is larger heavier and harder to cock compared to the lighter smaller easier cocking R7. And 2--power. 600+ versus 800+ in 177cal. So what ranges are they effective. Well I have taken grey squirrel in the yard 15yds with head shots only but mainly small sparrow pest birds in the yard and target shooting. The HW50s in 22cal will do a flat out 35 yds before dropping. I have shot at targets out to 100yds with 3- 4ft over compensation which was fun. One guy posted here taking a bunny at 63 yds thru the head clean with his HW50s in 177cal. Putting this all together. IF I could only have one springer--it would have to go to the HW50s in 177cal. But I dont have to have just one and so I still own my R7 for the fun factor. My HW50s in 22cal has been replaced by the FWb 127.

Good for me to hear your opinion. I'm still combing through everyone's threads for opinions on the HW 30 and 50. And seems like the overall consensus is can't go wrong with either. I put in for the XS 12 to fill the HW 30 role and hoping I won't be disappointed. Saving for the HW 50 to get some quality in my collection. Keep us updated on your experience with your new gun. Congrats on finally pulling the "trigger". Lol

north country gal · « **Reply #39 on:** April 25, 2015, 12:03:37 PM »

Congrats on the HW30. If that gun doesn't make you a spring piston addict, nothing will. Sure did its magic on me.

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First air rifle--HW30S vs. HW50S: Which would you choose and what are the practical differences?

Author Topic: First air rifle--HW30S vs. HW50S: Which would you choose and what are the practical differences? (Read 19734 times))