I haven’t shot HFT yet, but my club has two championship courses. I am just getting the hang of my HW 97KT. So doing lots of practice on the plinking range and shooting at paper targets. I find your videos, most informative and inspirational. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Good stuff Gary the hw99s is a good starting rifle and also the Walther terrus IV had both and very accurate with practice and also the BSA comet Evo silentium
a vlog would be nice as you could go over reasoning for taking the shot the like they did. or even if you could follow someone around the course and discuss the various positions that they were using.
Another brilliant and very informative video, we had loads of trees and fallen branches down at our club in the last storm. Definitely love to see a Vlog would be very appreciated Gary 👍 👍
Another vote for the HW99, just dont push the power up too much, being such a light gun they recoil quite hard, keep around 10.5 to 11 ft/lb For slightly more money you can get the HW57 which is basically an underlever version of the HW95, its an often overlooked rifle. I would always go for a fixed barrel rifle over a break barrel. As for the really cheap guns the biggest problem I find with them is the trigger and to be fair, there is a lot of strain on a springer trigger. Some have a HW/AA copy of a trigger and can be fettled to work well but the other problem is the internals are normally design for export power with large diameter pistons and long strokes, this makes tuning for sub 12 a pain. Next problem the barrels can be hit or miss (pun intended) ive had some very accurate "cheap" barrels but some very bad ones that wouldnt group with any pellet.
I enjoyed the video. I’ve never done this which leaves my arrogant side thinking is it really that complicated. Must look easier than it is. Maybe I should have a go to be put back in my box.
I took delivery of my new BSA meteor super last night. I havent put a pellet through it yet but will let you know how it gets on. Im used to a BSA R10th so a springer with some recoil will be a challenge, which I like.
Great video, Gary. Would love to see a HFT comp. Would love to see a video on basic HFT etiquette, However, can you please stop lifting your rifle by the scope as we don't want to see you D-Q'd on camera. :) Pete.
A HW99s is a great budget springer in my opinion. Obviously no break barrel air gun is going to have the consistency of an under lever, but the hw99s is still a great rifle. A little on the light side so can be difficult to hold still in position and group well, but with some practice it’s a great entry level springer for HFT. They come with a dovetail to mount an optic and the iron sights are easily removable to get out of the way of the optic.
First thing I have not yet shot an HFT or FT course. I enjoy watching your videos and I am hoping to put your advice into practice soon. Watching a HFT Vlog would be good. I have sympathy with your Knees, so here is a rule question are you allowed kneeling pads of any kind?
Im a weihrauch fan so id say Hw99s for the price shame they have just gone up though A true budget springer is the remington express I set a mates up and it was just as accurate as anything I've used before
I would be interested to see how a cheap co2 gun would do, a few years ago and what got me back into airguns, I had rats around my small hen house, couldn't use my rim fire because it's in my back garden ! So I bought a crossman ratter, you only get 20 useable shots on a cartridge but it only cost me £120 with a sight and sound moderator, it got in a 2 year period, out of a window at 20 ish meter 213 rats and made me get back into airguns, I think that would be a good budget gun to try out !
Hi Richarrd, it's the Anchutz 110. The main benefit is taking any pulse away and you can grip the rifle, but the glove alowes some recoil. An absolute must for a springer.
Hi Gary, again fabulous video, thank you. At 6 mins 55 seconds you mention cheek piece welded to the stock nice and tight and of course your butt pad resting on the ground. One thing I’m never sure is how firmly to rest my cheek against the stock when shooting, even plinking targets, or gripping the rifle within the shoulder and hand. As a golfer of old, not a good one I might add, I was taught not to ‘strangle’ the grip as the end result was twisting the shaft resulting in pulling the club head round and hooking the shot. What’s the guidance on a rifle grip? You say welded, sort of implies, pushed hard against? Butt pud resting on ground but with a springer what about recoil? I guess similarly if I’m shooting from shoulder how firm into the shoulder? If using left hand to support spring rifle, how firmly to hold or does it just float on the hand? So many questions I know, but any guidance would as always be greatly appreciated. Cheers again 👍
Brilliant & very informative for a Newbie Gary, loads to think on even though I have pcp's. It does make me realise that I need to find a club here in South Yorkshire (No joy with Redfearn I'm afraid, dead mans shoes) And Brian Samson at Doncaster range was right you do pick up the rifle a lot with the scope you naughty boy lol (he said you did) Seriously though excellent and I've subscribed to Air Gunner as well just eating Mays edition that arrived yesterday
@@garychillingworth cheers Gary when I contacted re membership I was told that they are at the max membership limit for 'their insurance cover'! And that they would put my name on the list for future consideration
Hi Gary, new to the channel excellent video I’m looking start HFT , do you have a video on your kit, and how’s its set up etc? I definitely want to shoot springers . Many thanks
Given you are not allowed to adjust the scope at the peg, what type of scope to use and how do you cope with it being out of focus? If you focus on the AO it will tell you the range, which is cheating. But the target is blurred, argh. Probably a can of worms question.
Hi Jeff, you need a scope with a good depth of field. For me the Optisan CP is clear from 16 to 40 yards. Blur from 40 to 45 (can help with gauging distance) and slight blur from 11 to 15. The 8 to 11 yards is very blurry and to see the kill, i draw my head back along the comb and that brings it in.
id love to join a club but were i live in wakefield westyorkshire the clubs near me arnt takeing any new members till next yeat ie redfearns pontefract ftc and emley moor
Gary, I am in the market for a TX200 or HW97. I love the laminate stocks but cant find yours on the AA web site. Is it custom made or can I order from AA? Thanks.
Hi James, Sorry, i missed your post. Mine is a Lp Tac2. It's a great stock, but there have been a lot of issues getting them into the UK. Have a look at GRS custom stocks, they are very nice.
Would LOVE to see footage of an HFT competition , really enjoy your vids , my Mrs thinks your fantastic ..
Great video Chilly.
A HFT vlog would be brilliant.
Definitely a yes from me.
Gary, We would love to see you in an HFT competition, all of you videos are great. Can't wait to see your next one. Be gentle on those knees of yours.
Cheers buddy
I’ll second that!
The Remington Express mate. £170. Been around years and loved by many. I can do 5p groups at 20yrds. Hope that helps. (.177 using JSB Exact) ATB MMMD
Fantastic video, thank you for showing us your HFT wisdom!
My pleasure!, glad you enjoyed it. Gary
I haven’t shot HFT yet, but my club has two championship courses. I am just getting the hang of my HW 97KT. So doing lots of practice on the plinking range and shooting at paper targets. I find your videos, most informative and inspirational. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Gary. I would like to see how you use Mil Dots to size a target in HFT.
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Hi Gary, check out my video, how to get the most from your scope video
Fantastic video, with some excellent tips. Keep them coming like this.
Great video
Stuffed full of good info as usual Chilly👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎
Another great video. Thank you Gary. keep them coming :)
Vlogs are such a great idea.
Good stuff Gary the hw99s is a good starting rifle and also the Walther terrus IV had both and very accurate with practice and also the BSA comet Evo silentium
a vlog would be nice as you could go over reasoning for taking the shot the like they did. or even if you could follow someone around the course and discuss the various positions that they were using.
Another brilliant and very informative video, we had loads of trees and fallen branches down at our club in the last storm.
Definitely love to see a Vlog would be very appreciated Gary 👍 👍
Absolutely - The vlog is coming soon - Gary
Another vote for the HW99, just dont push the power up too much, being such a light gun they recoil quite hard, keep around 10.5 to 11 ft/lb
For slightly more money you can get the HW57 which is basically an underlever version of the HW95, its an often overlooked rifle.
I would always go for a fixed barrel rifle over a break barrel. As for the really cheap guns the biggest problem I find with them is the trigger and to be fair, there is a lot of strain on a springer trigger. Some have a HW/AA copy of a trigger and can be fettled to work well but the other problem is the internals are normally design for export power with large diameter pistons and long strokes, this makes tuning for sub 12 a pain. Next problem the barrels can be hit or miss (pun intended) ive had some very accurate "cheap" barrels but some very bad ones that wouldnt group with any pellet.
I enjoyed the video. I’ve never done this which leaves my arrogant side thinking is it really that complicated. Must look easier than it is. Maybe I should have a go to be put back in my box.
Another great video Gary.
Hi Gary. Gamo whisper maxxim ,is a great cheap springer. Cheers from Portugal .
Another excellent vid Gary. Be great to see a vid at a comp if possible. Ta
Another great video. Well done. 😎
I took delivery of my new BSA meteor super last night. I havent put a pellet through it yet but will let you know how it gets on. Im used to a BSA R10th so a springer with some recoil will be a challenge, which I like.
I picked up an smk xs20 for some garden plinking and am surprised at how accurate and nice it it to shoot .
£160 would be my recommendation
Great video, Gary. Would love to see a HFT comp. Would love to see a video on basic HFT etiquette, However, can you please stop lifting your rifle by the scope as we don't want to see you D-Q'd on camera. :) Pete.
I'm a bad boy :-)
My hw99s with tbt kit will do 1" groups at 55 yards everytime. £230 for the gun, £30 for the kit.
Yes please Gary, great video as always.
A HW99s is a great budget springer in my opinion. Obviously no break barrel air gun is going to have the consistency of an under lever, but the hw99s is still a great rifle.
A little on the light side so can be difficult to hold still in position and group well, but with some practice it’s a great entry level springer for HFT. They come with a dovetail to mount an optic and the iron sights are easily removable to get out of the way of the optic.
I love the 99s great rifle - Gary
Hw99s. £250. Super accurate.
Hi I'd reccomend the remington sabre 177 really good rifle
First thing I have not yet shot an HFT or FT course. I enjoy watching your videos and I am hoping to put your advice into practice soon. Watching a HFT Vlog would be good. I have sympathy with your Knees, so here is a rule question are you allowed kneeling pads of any kind?
Hi Richard. You are allowed to use Kneeling pads attached to your knees and for Kneeling shots you can use a bean bag.
Brilliant video many thanks. Ps what is your zero garry??.
Im a weihrauch fan so id say Hw99s for the price shame they have just gone up though
A true budget springer is the remington express I set a mates up and it was just as accurate as anything I've used before
Hi Gary could you link me to the rubber scope eye piece you are using on your optisan cp Thanks
great upload thx. think another budget springer could be the hw35 and 99/57, perhaps Diana 27. i have the 35.
Cheers Nils - Ill look into those - Gary
I would be interested to see how a cheap co2 gun would do, a few years ago and what got me back into airguns, I had rats around my small hen house, couldn't use my rim fire because it's in my back garden ! So I bought a crossman ratter, you only get 20 useable shots on a cartridge but it only cost me £120 with a sight and sound moderator, it got in a 2 year period, out of a window at 20 ish meter 213 rats and made me get back into airguns, I think that would be a good budget gun to try out !
smk xs38 is an accurate budget springer.
Video of actual HFT shoot would be really helpful.
What glove do you use and what benefits do you get by shooting with one other than gripping a rough post?
Hi Richarrd, it's the Anchutz 110. The main benefit is taking any pulse away and you can grip the rifle, but the glove alowes some recoil. An absolute must for a springer.
@@garychillingworth thanks for the info. Keep it coming. Love it.
I love that TX200 stock. Where did you get it made?
Hi Gary, again fabulous video, thank you. At 6 mins 55 seconds you mention cheek piece welded to the stock nice and tight and of course your butt pad resting on the ground. One thing I’m never sure is how firmly to rest my cheek against the stock when shooting, even plinking targets, or gripping the rifle within the shoulder and hand. As a golfer of old, not a good one I might add, I was taught not to ‘strangle’ the grip as the end result was twisting the shaft resulting in pulling the club head round and hooking the shot.
What’s the guidance on a rifle grip? You say welded, sort of implies, pushed hard against? Butt pud resting on ground but with a springer what about recoil? I guess similarly if I’m shooting from shoulder how firm into the shoulder? If using left hand to support spring rifle, how firmly to hold or does it just float on the hand? So many questions I know, but any guidance would as always be greatly appreciated. Cheers again 👍
Brilliant & very informative for a Newbie Gary, loads to think on even though I have pcp's. It does make me realise that I need to find a club here in South Yorkshire (No joy with Redfearn I'm afraid, dead mans shoes) And Brian Samson at Doncaster range was right you do pick up the rifle a lot with the scope you naughty boy lol (he said you did) Seriously though excellent and I've subscribed to Air Gunner as well just eating Mays edition that arrived yesterday
Steve, drop me an email, I'll put you in touch with the hft bod at Redferns
@@garychillingworth cheers Gary when I contacted re membership I was told that they are at the max membership limit for 'their insurance cover'! And that they would put my name on the list for future consideration
COMETA FENIX 400 FOR SURE
Cheers Steve, are you the same Steve who used to shoot at M.A.D?
@@garychillingworth Yes mate hope to return soon!.
@@stevenfreeman7798 brilliant, give my regards to Penny.
Thank you Gary I certainly will
Great video Garry, loving the tutorials. See you at the UK's. Lee Meadows
Hi Gary, new to the channel excellent video I’m looking start HFT , do you have a video on your kit, and how’s its set up etc? I definitely want to shoot springers . Many thanks
Hi Mark,I have video's on kit, but I will make a video on my kit and why I use it - Good idea - Gary
So that huge ball of rubber on the bottom of the recoil pad sits on the ground. Not too much of a challenge here, is it?
Give it a try and see.
Remington express 177
Good call, i'm going to get one. Gary
hI Gary CONGRATS one question is your scope the 10x32 optisan cp model? or is the variable 3-12x32 model? regards form mexico
Hola Emiliano, I have both, but the one on this rilfe is the 10x32 - but both are great. Gary
@@ShootingCountryTV WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER FOR HFT 10x32? IM THINKING ABOUT BUYING ONE OF THIS FOR HFT EXCLUSIVELY
Given you are not allowed to adjust the scope at the peg, what type of scope to use and how do you cope with it being out of focus?
If you focus on the AO it will tell you the range, which is cheating. But the target is blurred, argh. Probably a can of worms question.
Hi Jeff, you need a scope with a good depth of field. For me the Optisan CP is clear from 16 to 40 yards. Blur from 40 to 45 (can help with gauging distance) and slight blur from 11 to 15. The 8 to 11 yards is very blurry and to see the kill, i draw my head back along the comb and that brings it in.
@@ShootingCountryTV thank you
id love to join a club but were i live in wakefield westyorkshire the clubs near me arnt takeing any new members till next yeat ie redfearns pontefract ftc and emley moor
Ken, drop me an email and I will put you in touch with some people. They can arrange a visit and maybe sort you out. Gary
One mil is equal to one thousandth of a inch. That is, one inch divided one thousand times and one part would be a mil. Was confused. Don't be, folks.
What is that contraption at the muzzle of his rifle?
It's a muzzle weight to help reduce flip. - Gary
Gary, I am in the market for a TX200 or HW97. I love the laminate stocks but cant find yours on the AA web site. Is it custom made or can I order from AA? Thanks.
Hi James, Sorry, i missed your post. Mine is a Lp Tac2. It's a great stock, but there have been a lot of issues getting them into the UK. Have a look at GRS custom stocks, they are very nice.
@@ShootingCountryTV Many thanks for the response Gary keep up the good work, great channel.
hw99s
What distance is your rifle scope zeroed at for hft
40 yards mate - Gary
Sir,can you import to india this rifle(tx200)??and i love this rifle.from northeast india,mizoram british(welsh)mission in 1890 discovered🤗
Sorry, I do not know anything about imports. Try contacting Air Arms.
One way of sucking all the fun out of it, I suppose.
You should not be in barest to show the misses ha ha
Great video