i still have a hw77 which i bought back in about 1989 to 1990..it still shoots like new/would never part with/it//also just got a hw97..with a thumhole stock..which is a lovely gun...
Hi Drew , good advice as usual , I just wish someone had told Me that Years ago but We live & learn . Thanks ,catch You next episode , I'm off to check out Your new channel . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well.
I bought I walther century gt at an auction, was after a hk 97 but it went over my limit so took a punt on the walther and got it for £180. The gun I really wanted was a tx 200 but couldn’t justify the £650 asking price but one day at the shooting range a bloke let me have a go on his tx200 and after a few shots I realised that I was more than happy with my walther and saved myself a fair bit of money! So some good advice there Drew about the gun club!👍🏽
Had a dig through the back room of a local shop and found an old Webley MK3 that’d been sitting there for a good while - finish still had its gloss, original irons and x20 scope still attached. Bloke wanted £110 for it so I snapped it up there and then. Gave the internals some TLC, new spring and seal and it’s a cracking rifle. Gave it to my Grandad to sort the odd rat out and he loves it - says it was the fancy man’s Airsporter back in the day and after using both I’m inclined to agree!
Great advice Drew. I know when I first got into air rifles I didn't know where to start. It would have been nice to have someone like you to help me along. Cheers, William.
Great advice Drew about joining a club. Nearly all my firearms have been bought through my club therefore I know how the previous or even previous two or three owners have used and cared for them. And, generally get them at a better price. 🤘🏻🤠🤘🏻
Also shouldering rifles new in the RFD can feel totally different to what you expect once you have scope on them , trying them down your local range can be far more preferable 😀
Yes totally agree as you can often pick up a bargain or two, but what I tend to do, is do a little homework on what might be a good buy, such as replacement parts, springs seals etc. Picked up a 1985 HW77 for a ton, it needed a little work on the stock and a re-blue, whilst I was at it, I fitted a new spring and piston seal and ended up with a cracking accurate rifle for around one and a half, plus the fun and enjoyment of bringing it back to life.😀
The better more expensive new or used are built like tanks and will last for years over the cheaper ones. If I can afford it, I buy German made pistols or rifles.🇩🇪
Great advice Drew, I yup run away from sellers who say they tuned anything. Lol Glad you got the knife, it's a nice one. I will sincerely subscribe to "Life at Sundown Cabin" cheers my friend, back to the editing for me.
Golden wisdom as alwahs and nice to see the sun is out!! Off to your new channel now… well, after watching your most recent video! I guess all these channels make up for your “too short” videos 😜 If you don’t mind, which one is your photography one?
Hey brother😎 thank you. Yeah we finally got summer here! The photo channel is more a 'video' channel now, but here it is: www.youtube.com/@loneshooterofficial
I currently have the following airguns Daystate CRX Daystate 2000 Steyr FT110 Weihrauch HW77k Sharp Innova. Daystate Competa pistol (1 of 125 made) Webley Tempest. ASI Target. Ive learnt that buying budget means buying twice and good luck in getting shut of the budget rifle when you upgrade. My local airgun club has folded.. Membership got down to 5 members. It was impossible to keep the doors open.
Great gun collection there my friend. I'm surprised to hear about the lack of interest in the club though - my local club is getting to the point where there's actually too many shooters now, not easy to get range time.
heres my air gun history. Was given a BSA meteor , knackered but it got me shooting again. Next was a second hand Pro sport £350 , had to put a new spring in and also while there i replaced the guides and seals. Next was an S400 , then my grandson got into shooting so he uses the S400 , I had to buy a Daystate Hunstman revere and that is me done. Dont need anything else 🙂
Hi Drew, my story was a little different on coming back to shooting. I've only just got myself a budget gun😂 a relum set me back £30 will make a good garden gun.
Hey Drew, I just found your channel early this morning about 2.30 am and it kinda spoke to my soul ! Arthritis in my knee's and neck put paid to my first love of archery. So for my 73rd birthday last month, I bought a Gamo P25 air pistol which I absolutely love. It has brought back to me the zen state of absolute concentration that I have missed for many years with my archery. My back yard gives me a distance of about 15 metres, which is perfect for my future in plinking, but as you probably have guessed I am now lusting for an air rifle. My choice is the SMK Victory cp2, a combo air pistol and short carbine rifle, which will give me the best of both worlds for very little outlay. I have written this short epistle to you simply because I have the feeling that you will understand where I am coming from. Anyhoo, I'm off to fire off a few meditative rounds and zen out for an hour or so. ✌❤ Bob.
Thank you kindly Bob 😎 Well, I have the CP2 and I can tell you I'm genuinely pleased with it. I use it with the rifle barrel mostly but it's nice to have the short barrel option. Drew
@@PlanetDrewdog Hi Drew, well there's a happy update. I thought that I'd have to wait until our 50th anniversary in November to get the cp2. However, she's relented, and if I can get one locally, I could be shooting the cp2 as soon as this weekend, deep joy ! ✌❤ Bob.
Heyup Drew, very wise words on the second hand scene,many a good quality gun to be had for good money, I'm a great believer in buying them used on the way to the Ideal gun, nice chunky little knife too 👍thanks for the quality review, cheers buddy, Jon 👍 👍 Hawkes Eye TV 👍😁
I'm also unburdened by wealth yet in the last 3-4 years I've bought 2 HW97K 's, 1 HW97K Long(all in. 177), 2 AA TX-200HC (.22),1 TX200 MK3(.22), 1 TX-200 MK3(.177). I don't have a used market here in the US so all these are new, bought using Affirm payment plans with 12-18 monthly payments. 2 HW97K were bought from Krale for big savings. I free up monthly payments and replace them with 2 guns a year and get a scope mounted, sighted plus a 20 shot series on a chronograph for $20 extra because I buy from Pyramid Air!
i wish i could buy second hand stuff but i have to buy it new as like you say anything could happen and real i need good friend's who can help out in the department as I've ask the Chester gun room it`s ok grate people but it`s hard to speak to them or speak to anyone real as there working and not got time to build that trust to be friends respect is always the first to build and man you got mine love this video`s
Would love to get into a gun club that has air rifles, im not sure if any exist around me, ill have to look into that, ive become quite fond of break barrels after we just bought one not long ago, i been thinking about a premium one thats used or refurbished, i dont think pcp is for me right now personally, maybe in the future sometime, who knows where air rifle adventures take me and the kiddos, theyve all taken up shooting so it makes it worthwhile
I've got seven air rifles now and bought them all used they all still look brand new I love my air arms springers I've got pcp's but to me the tx and prosport are the best air rifles nothing wrong with hw97k etc though before all the fanboys give me abuse😂😂
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i still have a hw77 which i bought back in about 1989 to 1990..it still shoots like new/would never part with/it//also just got a hw97..with a thumhole stock..which is a lovely gun...
Beautiful rifles - both of them 😎
Drew
Thanks for the support brother.
Hi Drew , good advice as usual , I just wish someone had told Me that Years ago but We live & learn . Thanks ,catch You next episode , I'm off to check out Your new channel . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well.
Thank you Richard.
Drew
I bought I walther century gt at an auction, was after a hk 97 but it went over my limit so took a punt on the walther and got it for £180. The gun I really wanted was a tx 200 but couldn’t justify the £650 asking price but one day at the shooting range a bloke let me have a go on his tx200 and after a few shots I realised that I was more than happy with my walther and saved myself a fair bit of money! So some good advice there Drew about the gun club!👍🏽
True. Never know until we actually shoot the thing 😎
Drew
Had a dig through the back room of a local shop and found an old Webley MK3 that’d been sitting there for a good while - finish still had its gloss, original irons and x20 scope still attached. Bloke wanted £110 for it so I snapped it up there and then. Gave the internals some TLC, new spring and seal and it’s a cracking rifle. Gave it to my Grandad to sort the odd rat out and he loves it - says it was the fancy man’s Airsporter back in the day and after using both I’m inclined to agree!
Excellent! Good to see a Mk3 revived and back to work.
Drew
Great advice Drew. I know when I first got into air rifles I didn't know where to start. It would have been nice to have someone like you to help me along. Cheers, William.
Thank you William 😎
Drew
Great advice Drew about joining a club. Nearly all my firearms have been bought through my club therefore I know how the previous or even previous two or three owners have used and cared for them. And, generally get them at a better price. 🤘🏻🤠🤘🏻
Exactly. It's ideal.
Drew
Also shouldering rifles new in the RFD can feel totally different to what you expect once you have scope on them , trying them down your local range can be far more preferable 😀
thanks...agree but ...there are some home tuners that really need to stop playing around with premium stuff
Yes totally agree as you can often pick up a bargain or two, but what I tend to do, is do a little homework on what might be a good buy, such as replacement parts, springs seals etc. Picked up a 1985 HW77 for a ton, it needed a little work on the stock and a re-blue, whilst I was at it, I fitted a new spring and piston seal and ended up with a cracking accurate rifle for around one and a half, plus the fun and enjoyment of bringing it back to life.😀
Yeah good points there - availability of service parts is an important factor.
Drew
The better more expensive new or used are built like tanks and will last for years over the cheaper ones. If I can afford it, I buy German made pistols or rifles.🇩🇪
Great video. You definitely got your pro sport for a great price. Everybody loves a good deal! Plenty of good advice as always. Thanks.
Thanks Paul. Yeah it was a good price, moderated by a small ding on the stock I think. An immaculate example would've made more.
Drew
👍🏼awesome dude 👍🏼
Great advice Drew, I yup run away from sellers who say they tuned anything. Lol Glad you got the knife, it's a nice one. I will sincerely subscribe to "Life at Sundown Cabin" cheers my friend, back to the editing for me.
Thank you so much Dana. Happy editing!
Love and biscuits to Marley
Drew
Ok
Good deal.
Golden wisdom as alwahs and nice to see the sun is out!! Off to your new channel now… well, after watching your most recent video! I guess all these channels make up for your “too short” videos 😜
If you don’t mind, which one is your photography one?
Hey brother😎 thank you. Yeah we finally got summer here! The photo channel is more a 'video' channel now, but here it is:
www.youtube.com/@loneshooterofficial
I currently have the following airguns
Daystate CRX
Daystate 2000
Steyr FT110
Weihrauch HW77k
Sharp Innova.
Daystate Competa pistol (1 of 125 made)
Webley Tempest.
ASI Target.
Ive learnt that buying budget means buying twice and good luck in getting shut of the budget rifle when you upgrade.
My local airgun club has folded.. Membership got down to 5 members. It was impossible to keep the doors open.
Great gun collection there my friend. I'm surprised to hear about the lack of interest in the club though - my local club is getting to the point where there's actually too many shooters now, not easy to get range time.
heres my air gun history. Was given a BSA meteor , knackered but it got me shooting again. Next was a second hand Pro sport £350 , had to put a new spring in and also while there i replaced the guides and seals. Next was an S400 , then my grandson got into shooting so he uses the S400 , I had to buy a Daystate Hunstman revere and that is me done. Dont need anything else 🙂
That's the way to do it 😎
Drew
Hello Drew.
Great advice on used purchases.🇺🇸
Thanks brother 😎
Drew
Love springers but gotta have iron sights for me
Hi Drew, my story was a little different on coming back to shooting. I've only just got myself a budget gun😂 a relum set me back £30 will make a good garden gun.
Is it a Tornado? Friend of mine has one - I liked it.
Drew
@@PlanetDrewdog it’s an lg527 , basic as they come. I even managed to strip it down and service it 🤣
Hey Drew, I just found your channel early this morning about 2.30 am and it kinda spoke to my soul ! Arthritis in my knee's and neck put paid to my first love of archery. So for my 73rd birthday last month, I bought a Gamo P25 air pistol which I absolutely love. It has brought back to me the zen state of absolute concentration that I have missed for many years with my archery. My back yard gives me a distance of about 15 metres, which is perfect for my future in plinking, but as you probably have guessed I am now lusting for an air rifle. My choice is the SMK Victory cp2, a combo air pistol and short carbine rifle, which will give me the best of both worlds for very little outlay. I have written this short epistle to you simply because I have the feeling that you will understand where I am coming from. Anyhoo, I'm off to fire off a few meditative rounds and zen out for an hour or so. ✌❤ Bob.
Thank you kindly Bob 😎 Well, I have the CP2 and I can tell you I'm genuinely pleased with it. I use it with the rifle barrel mostly but it's nice to have the short barrel option.
Drew
@@PlanetDrewdog Hi Drew, well there's a happy update. I thought that I'd have to wait until our 50th anniversary in November to get the cp2. However, she's relented, and if I can get one locally, I could be shooting the cp2 as soon as this weekend, deep joy ! ✌❤ Bob.
Heyup Drew, very wise words on the second hand scene,many a good quality gun to be had for good money, I'm a great believer in buying them used on the way to the Ideal gun, nice chunky little knife too 👍thanks for the quality review, cheers buddy, Jon 👍
👍 Hawkes Eye TV 👍😁
Thanks Jon, all the best brother 😎
Drew
I'm also unburdened by wealth yet in the last 3-4 years I've bought 2 HW97K 's, 1 HW97K Long(all in. 177), 2 AA TX-200HC (.22),1 TX200 MK3(.22), 1 TX-200 MK3(.177). I don't have a used market here in the US so all these are new, bought using Affirm payment plans with 12-18 monthly payments. 2 HW97K were bought from Krale for big savings. I free up monthly payments and replace them with 2 guns a year and get a scope mounted, sighted plus a 20 shot series on a chronograph for $20 extra because I buy from Pyramid Air!
That's a very cool list of rifles brother - sounds like a good business to deal with.
Drew
Trying them out is good advice. Great video as always. Kind regards
Thanks brother.
Drew
Could you do a video review and comparison of the scopes you use on your rifles please
I'd be happy to. I only use Hawke scopes though.
Drew
@@PlanetDrewdog looking forward to that video. I’m not very familiar with hawke scopes.
@@raven-35 Good reliable scopes for not much money in my experience. They stand up to harsh springers no problems.
My local gun club(halifax) always have a good selection of pre owned air guns and scopes at bargain prices,keep up the good work drew
Good info - thanks brother.
Drew
Can an Indian national purchase airgun in UK for shooting practice In backyard ?
Yes my friend
i wish i could buy second hand stuff but i have to buy it new as like you say anything could happen and real i need good friend's who can help out in the department as I've ask the Chester gun room it`s ok grate people but it`s hard to speak to them or speak to anyone real as there working and not got time to build that trust to be friends respect is always the first to build and man you got mine love this video`s
Thanks brother. By the way, I'll answer your email later - just got back from 2 weeks away from internet.
My Beeman R10 is still in mint condition after 25 years.🇺🇸
Would love to get into a gun club that has air rifles, im not sure if any exist around me, ill have to look into that, ive become quite fond of break barrels after we just bought one not long ago, i been thinking about a premium one thats used or refurbished, i dont think pcp is for me right now personally, maybe in the future sometime, who knows where air rifle adventures take me and the kiddos, theyve all taken up shooting so it makes it worthwhile
Yeah I think a good used 'premium' springer represents the best value for the hard earned dollar.
Great video Drew! 🍻
Thank you!
Drew
Eyup boss how do i find the new chanel pls ? I typed it in and no luck .cheers
Yeah the channel hasn't made the search algorithm yet - try this link:
www.youtube.com/@sundowncabin
I've got seven air rifles now and bought them all used they all still look brand new I love my air arms springers I've got pcp's but to me the tx and prosport are the best air rifles nothing wrong with hw97k etc though before all the fanboys give me abuse😂😂
Ha, no need to worry about fanboys around this channel 😎
A good rifle is a good rifle regardless who made it!
Drew
👍😉
That driving over and hopefully testing the gun doesn't work in America. 🚗 😅😅😅
So I'm told 😆
@@PlanetDrewdog
What is your favorite air rifle??
Easy - Air Arms Pro Sport 😎
Drew
@@PlanetDrewdog what is the FPS?Thanks, I like power.
I bought a used air rifle and regretted it!
Aint we all 😆
@@PlanetDrewdog So true, bro!