@keith6930 pcp's are like power tools really efficient and there's some jobs you wouldn't want to do without them, but springers are fare more tactile and more immersive somehow
Nice one on the 99 mate. Fantastic little rifle. Little pointer for you Keith, when you were shooting little tight groups buddy you were doing a decent follow through, when you were shooting open sights you were bringing your head up really quick which probably effected accuracy more than anything else 👍👍👍👍
@@keith6930 Yes Keith, and 7x is enough up to 40 yards. I prefer the bit more expensive Airmax because of the thinner crosshair and the half dots. Just beware that the Hawke 2-7 don't fit in a one piece mount like the Sports Match dampa mount. You need two piece mounts or a short one piece mount.
@@1970sman Google says it's 3.2kg unscoped, feels lighter considering the 80 and 90 are 3.9kg and 97 a hefty 4.2kg. I'm after getting some one piece mounts over the 2 piece for the springers at least
Might not be your scope mate I have 1 in .177 and it kicks like a mule had mine new it’s getting better but I was a little disappointed after how many some people raved about them but last time I used itwas getting 1 groups at 30 mts but it rattled the marks off the scope dial For me the verdict is still out
This Niko Sterling scope was unreliable on some other guns as well, it was free and means that I can at least scope up a gun to shoot? Whether better mounts would be an option or just bite the bullet and get a new scope
@@thesaltman6705 My understanding is the energy transfer to the pellet from the compressed air happens more efficiently in 22cal. It makes sense because in the larger calibre there is more surface area on the back of the pellet for the expanding air to push against. To send a .177 pellet out of the barrel with ~11ftlb requires a stronger spring than a .22 and a stronger spring means a harsher feel to the firing cycle.
Yeah I know, get a little excited at times. The scope should have been to leave it alone that's for sure. I'm gonna be taking the 99 down the range before too long and will see about property zeroing it in from a bag and bench instead of off sticks
Congratulations on a great little rifle.
Thanks
Great little rifles..don't be surprised if it ends up being your go to plinking rifle when you've got a few spare minutes to use up😊
I always go for the springers over the PCP naturally and it's a nice little rifle so why not??
@keith6930 pcp's are like power tools really efficient and there's some jobs you wouldn't want to do without them, but springers are fare more tactile and more immersive somehow
@@steve4697 couldn't agree more
Love my hw50! After owning several Gamo and Crosman spring guns, the hw50 was amazing and worth the price
Yep, sometimes you do get what you pay for. I know there are some that shoot above their price tag but they are few and far between
Nice one on the 99 mate. Fantastic little rifle. Little pointer for you Keith, when you were shooting little tight groups buddy you were doing a decent follow through, when you were shooting open sights you were bringing your head up really quick which probably effected accuracy more than anything else 👍👍👍👍
Like most things with getting the best out of a springer, it's all in consistently
Great air rifle buddy 😁 Light and accurate, good for hunting too. Congratulations👌Hawke airmax or vintage 2-7X32AO will be perfect 😉
I think a low mag scope and 32-40 AO max to keep it low and lightweight for sure
@@keith6930 Yes Keith, and 7x is enough up to 40 yards. I prefer the bit more expensive Airmax because of the thinner crosshair and the half dots. Just beware that the Hawke 2-7 don't fit in a one piece mount like the Sports Match dampa mount. You need two piece mounts or a short one piece mount.
@@1970sman Great set up buddy 👌
@@1970sman Google says it's 3.2kg unscoped, feels lighter
considering the 80 and 90 are 3.9kg and 97 a hefty 4.2kg.
I'm after getting some one piece mounts over the 2 piece for the springers at least
Both mine do 10mm groups at 30m and sub 30mm at 50m great rifles.
Thanks, be nice to get this out further. Has a nice quick and snappy shot cycle with little recoil or noise
Nice group's!😃👍
Thanks, it's a nice little rifle
Nice little tack driver there m8 ,how much was it ?
£105
@keith6930 turned 55 yesterday, and part of my pension comes out in 10 days so will be getting a Vixen short and a Zulus NV to go with it 😉
@@crazycressy7986 I really like the AGT range. I've seen a Vixen at the range tiny little thing that packs a wallop. You won't be disappointed
I always seat my pellets with a steel ball head tool on every shot so that it's flush and even.
I have seen them, the breach wasn't that tight or snug with the AA pellets, I know if the head size is a little larger than could be an issue
Might not be your scope mate I have 1 in .177 and it kicks like a mule had mine new it’s getting better but I was a little disappointed after how many some people raved about them but last time I used itwas getting 1 groups at 30 mts but it rattled the marks off the scope dial
For me the verdict is still out
These are better in 22 seem smoother
This Niko Sterling scope was unreliable on some other guns as well, it was free and means that I can at least scope up a gun to shoot?
Whether better mounts would be an option or just bite the bullet and get a new scope
I believe that could be same for all springers? Could be wrong?
@@thesaltman6705 yes ive heard that
@@thesaltman6705 My understanding is the energy transfer to the pellet from the compressed air happens more efficiently in 22cal. It makes sense because in the larger calibre there is more surface area on the back of the pellet for the expanding air to push against. To send a .177 pellet out of the barrel with ~11ftlb requires a stronger spring than a .22 and a stronger spring means a harsher feel to the firing cycle.
Slow down with your shots and do very small scope adjustments!!!follow through with the shots!!it's not a race!!
Yeah I know, get a little excited at times.
The scope should have been to leave it alone that's for sure.
I'm gonna be taking the 99 down the range before too long and will see about property zeroing it in from a bag and bench instead of off sticks
Your resting it all wrong ,it's a spring gun not a PCP
Nope, fore end is rested on my fingers of the left hand, not on the sticks.
It's being craddled and supported gently
It's basically being shot freehand resting elbows on knee and front end kept still on the sticks
That’s all bull shit. Different rifles shoot different and you have to experiment to find the right hold.