Thanks Alan , both the 95 & 99 are very nice rifles , good luck bud atb Dave

Thanks Kory atb Dave

Hi bud , i do like my .22 springers set around 11.fpe , my hw97s in 177 are around 10.5 fpe which i find perfect as it dont over strain anything on the rifle, smoothness = accurate shooting , with right pellet choice , ive had a few shots with fac springers and have to admit the Diana 48 was a beast but very accurate, thanks atvb Dave

Thanks Mate , i learnt with a springer so comes easy nowdays , atb Dave

Many thanks Mike , good old reliable rifles the HW80 , as said i think everybody should try one once in their lives , take care and good shooting mate atb Dave

Thanks Dave. My Wildcat FAC in 22 is in for a service, so I've been shooting the 80 again over the last few days. You take for granted how easy it is too shoot a PCP over a springer like the 80. Hence my appreciation for your shooting in these videos. I shot a crow at 30 yards today with the 80 and did not drop it the way I would have done with the PCP. There is definitely a certain romance to shooting a gun the the HW80 though, and it always brings me back to springers. Horses for courses though. My effective range is at least 4x with the PCP what it is with the springer. Im 29 years old. Perhaps when I'm on in my years I'll be shooting like you. Us hunters are cut from a different cloth, and not everybody understands what makes us tick. Your videos give an insight into a life that is not popular, but well satisfying. If you're ever in this part of the world come and hunt some big game and you'll have a place to stay. Cheers, Mike

Its not easy with a springer but the satisfaction is 2 fold with a springer , ive been at this game for 40yrs and still enjoy ever aspect , thanks for the offer bud will keep that in mind , many thanks bud atb Dave

Thanks John , yes a few naughty ones slip out on the odd occasions , atb Dave

Hi Brian , ive been playing with a tx200 in .177 cal. very nice springers , just finishing a Original mod 50 .177 which im looking forward to finishing , atvb Dave

Many thanks Kim , it was a good day , atb Dave

Your praise is appreciated mate , atb Dave

Thanks Mark , cant beat a springer tucked under the bed , even if its for memory sake, go get one mate ...atb Dave

Thanks Dave , it did shoot well today , atb Dave

Thanks very much mate , atb Dave

Thanks Martin , cant beat a classic atb Dave

Thanks very much atb Dave

Hi Brinley , i enjoy it when everything works , to old to chase a miss , Thanks bud atb Dave

Sounds a little gay.

Rutura j

Thank you ,atb Dave

Hi , i prefer the hw80 over the HW90 , no reason other than i find it more comfortable to shoot , silencers on springer only quiet the sound coming out the barrel not the action , a tune kit of sorts will do that , my 90 is 20yrs old and never had a problem so depends on spring or ram ....more options for the 80.....atb Dave

Thank you for the reply Dave. It looks like the 80 is the more universally lover rifle. And a classic. My next rifle will be an HE35E if I can find one, but the one after that will be an 80. Happy hunting and keep up the great work on the channel!

Good luck , ive a few HW35S , Good dependable rifles , the 95 & 98 are good all rounders also , atb Dave

Thanks very much the sitty trees are a blessing to folks like us , good luck bud , atvb Dave

Thks jeremy , these crows do go nuts after you drop a friend but they soon settle as there are so many they cant wait to jump into their spot, somedays , sometimes it is a blank if they spot you entering my little bush hide so i arrive at night just before the arrival of the sun , dont know im there till its to late if i pick my shots right,atb Dave

Thanks Dumuch appreciated atb Dave

Thanks A,G i do like to make folks smile atb Dave

Hi Hairy , yes it did sound like a squeak from my dogs toy , ....lol thanks mate,atb Dave

Hi Chad , the HW80 IS STILL LIKE OUT THE BOX , WILL HAVE A TUNE UP OVER THE WINTER MONTHS ,ATB dAVE

MrDAVERATZ hi how many your air gun zero

@@MrDAVERATZ did sound a bit twangy lol, but the 80 is a better full power rifle than a chopped sub 12 that it wasn't designed to be , but great shooting and with a Springer 👍

Thanks Mark just a little busy mate but getting back on course , atb Dave

Many thanks mate , its alot of years work and incredable believe in myself .....or just luck...lol atvb Dave

Thanks you very much stephen , atb Dave

Hi Sascha im not sure as it carries no name so must be a cheapie type but it holds zero really well , atb Dave

Thanks Brian , i do use all sorts of air rifles , a little change over to a springer helps keep my shooting stable , a quick hour soon brings all back in line , atvb Dave

Many thanks Martin , yes unsure a little but when the woodie worked the Jack was a bonus , atb Dave

Always a pleasure Mr Gof , as you say the HW80 is all the gun needed , have you been out at all mate , dont let the grease thicken ....lol atb Dave

Hi bud , thats why i have both , Thanks bud atb Dave

Hi Leonidas , alot of times its down to fieldcraft to get near your target , or you could sit for a few hours just sitting and watching , after a while you willl learn there habits , makes live easier to fill your pot , good luck , atb Dave

Cheers Gary ,atb Dave

Hi Luke , i do pick between a few but the 80 is hard to beat , i dont notice the weight , i use a 97 & 77 also , atb Dave

Thanks bud , i do like a outing with a springer now & then , just seems so right atb Dave

Thanks chris , they are stunning rifles , time tested , atb Dave

Hi Bud , some say they struggle at sub 12 as they were designed for 18 fpe fac , but as you can see they love sitting at sub 12 , as for cal its all down to preference really , old argument that one , i prefer a .22 but thats only my choice , a bit on the heavy side but that helps with the recoil , but wont go wrong with one , good luck atb Dave

Thanks Dave. My local air rifle shop has the HW80 with a silencer for £399 but no scope. Can you recommend a decent scope for a beginner?

Hawkes work well but try and get a one piece mount , just adds more stability , nothing to big , 3-9x40 , atb Dave

Top notch, cheers mate! 👍🏻

Hi Rhys , most shots holdover was 2-3 milldot depending on what shot and distance , some over 5 mils , atb Dave

Hi Vincent , when im using a springer then i use a separate tripod for the cam , pcps i mount on top , thanks mate , atb Dave

Thanks Stu atvb Dave

Literally says in the descriptions 11.4 lb

Hi Neil , i have a few different cals of the Solo , i do like the older style of airguns , without a barrel band should be fine , i have removed mine on 2 off them , i would have another if a cheapy turned up at my door,atb Dave

Thanks bud , hard to beat a HW80 , Atvb Dave

Thanks Rob atb Dave

Thanks mate , yes the HW80 is a hard rifle to beat , i rate them highly atb Dave

Thanks a lot for your reply! Wish you a great start into the next week :-)

Hi Dean , im using AA diablo fields with the hw80 in this one , its not really pellet fussy thank god , atb Dave

Hi Geoff , Tony has a good reputation on springers , the hw80 is a air rifle that all shooters should try at least once in their lives , good luck , atb Dave

think I'd rather trust it to Paul Short , or n Geoff Bullock @ liquid steel designs bit more money but a fast superior job 👍

H i Gary i run out of fingers many years ago....lol atb Dave

Thanks Leslie atvb Dave

Hi Moose , thanks bud i did enjoy the day , atvb Dave

Hi Justin , this one likes JSB Exact 15.9 grn mate atb Dave

MrDAVERATZ; Ideal buddy, pretty much on the button already then... 👍

Thanks stephen atvb Dave

Hi Ron , on the old oak they are between 45-55 yrds , atvb Dave

Hi Steven , ive tried the big boy springers , im so much a power nut , well not all the time...lol with the UK retrictions ive learnt to manage with -12fpe , i dont do to bad and my freezers always full , love to get to USA and have a go at some of your pest critter population, atbDave

Hi James ,JSB Exacts or RWS super field , atb Dave

Thanks Mate , i do love to spend a few hours on them ,but every now and then , keeps them on thier toes atb Dave

Well done mate , take a few different pelllets if you can as some can be pellet fussy , run a few tins to give it a good work out to settle a little , good luck atb Dave

yes will do that have lots to test all my hw rifles like rws super domes and Crossman ultra magnums and umarax domed and the old eley wasps but to expensive to replace, so it will be fun Dave. this is my 3rd hw80 but give them away this will be a keeper to go with my 35e in 177 my 99s in 22 the 80k in 22 and soon the 98 in 22 plus my rm8 in 177 its not mine now its thee wife's cheers Dave atvb

Thanks Bunny H , atb dave

Many thanks bud , the day was just right for the scenario , atb Dave

Hi Mate , shame you had to sell it bud , the weight is a big factor , but im used to using heavy springers Ive a few HWs , like you say built to last , atb Dave

Thanks very much bud atb Dave

Thanks Bro atb Dave

Thanks Brett i do like to keep them clean as possible no matter distance or i wouldnt take the shot , atb Dave