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Hw45 vs hw75
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wheresthetorch?
Proactive member
HW75 is a bit loud as it's an SSP, so depends a bit on your environment/neighbours.
Tonyn
Proactive member
For me the hw75 ,, i have both and find the hw75 the easiest to shoot accurately , More than enough power for tin cans at short garden ranges and accurate enough for consistent accuracy on target cards , The hw45 is a bit of a tough cookie to master but doable with effort and plenty of practice
Whats the main differences between the 2 in your opinion? Was thinking a .177 45
Ok noted. Is the 45 any better?
If you want quite a lot more power, and a bit of recoil for fun, giving it character but making it more of a challenge to control, the HW45.
If you want easier accuracy and a tamer experience, the HW75.
Not sure there's much you can change on the HW75, but the HW45 can be tweaked and tinkered with, so that's a bonus if you think that's something you might enjoy.
[Disclaimer: I own the HW45]
If you want easier accuracy and a tamer experience, the HW75.
Not sure there's much you can change on the HW75, but the HW45 can be tweaked and tinkered with, so that's a bonus if you think that's something you might enjoy.
[Disclaimer: I own the HW45]
Tonyn
Proactive member
More power from the hw45 , more accuracy from the hw75 both excellent build quality , If you were to consider a scope i would say the hw45 is more suitable as your not pushing down on the scope to close the action , With the hw45 your going to be pulling the barrel action up from below which wouldnt be a issue as the scope is mounted on top
wheresthetorch?
Proactive member
Yes, more like a thunk than a crack (IYSWIM)
Inspector71
Super member
Having had both, I would recommend the HW45 but in .22 cal. Plenty of poke and a smoother firing cycle than the sharp shock of the .177. Over garden ranges, the loopier trajectory of .22 won't be an issue. Try to get hold of some RWS Hobby. You might also consider the Blackstar or Silverstar as they both have a more comfortable and nicer looking grip.
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Michaelmilneminster
A Swell guy
I had both for years and now only have my hw45 . I found the 75 extremely accurate and put many pellets through in the garden but lacked emotion like the 45 has being a springer . And not hard to find a second hand one for cheap
Gonson
Active member
I’ve got both in 177. The 75 is easier to shoot as how you hold the 45 is more critical, but for plinking it’s got to be the 45 for me. It’s more powerful and feels more alive somehow. I’ve fitted a Vector Optics red dot and it’s surprisingly accurate. I’ve also got a Snowpeak PP30 PCP for 10m target shooting but the HW 45 is my favourite pistol by far.
DigitalDreams
New member
HW45, a beast to tame yet amazing when you get the hang of it. Good for arm muscles too
gurnster75
Keen member
What about an HW40, half the price of the HW75, no fancy wood grip and plastic but very good value. Or go one further and get a Beeman P17, a copy of the HW40 and only about £75.
I did look at these but saw lots of reviews stating hw75 feels much better for the price difference
I've got a 45 on the way
gurnster75
Keen member
Enjoy, update us with how you get on with it.I did look at these but saw lots of reviews stating hw75 feels much better for the price difference
I've got a 45 on the way
Gonson
Active member
You wont regret it.I did look at these but saw lots of reviews stating hw75 feels much better for the price difference
I've got a 45 on the way
wilkinss77
Super member
HW45 goes off with a loud bang too, I have one & it makes your ears in a confined space, & echoes in the open.
danf1234
Proactive member
HW45 all day long. I sold my HW75 as I found it boring.
The HW45 is an absol beast to tame and master, but once you do it’s brilliant. I put a drop in kit and Aussie seal in mine and power is 5.75 with RWS hobby 11.9 and 5.3 with RS exacts.
I splashed out on an expensive red dot and the accuracy is unreal now. I can hit 10p size targets at 15-20 metres, but it took me a lot (lots and lots) of time to master. Switching in RWS flat head pellets helped a lot,
The HW45 is an absol beast to tame and master, but once you do it’s brilliant. I put a drop in kit and Aussie seal in mine and power is 5.75 with RWS hobby 11.9 and 5.3 with RS exacts.
I splashed out on an expensive red dot and the accuracy is unreal now. I can hit 10p size targets at 15-20 metres, but it took me a lot (lots and lots) of time to master. Switching in RWS flat head pellets helped a lot,
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Inca
Member Extraordinaire
This is from my 75, for a 45 you need to look for a barn door.
