Posted by Jim on November 26, 2001 at 17:34:17:
I used to shoot a SW 41
and always wanted a Hammerli 280. Now I can afford one they are now out of
production. Has anyone got any comments on the SP20?
Posted by Scott H. on November 26, 2001 at 22:16:21:
They (SP20's) are
very well-made, and quite accurate. One of my league buddies shoots one, and
swears by it.
Having said that, I'd look for a used 280, if a Hammerli is
what you want. They were seen in some numbers, and should be available. I have
one, and sometimes shoot it. "Sometimes" because I find I shoot a Pardini
somewhat better, NOT because there is anything wrong with the 280. My best
targets with it are every bit as good as any other gun I own. I'm simply more
likely to shoot my best with the Pardini.
Cheers!
Posted by Andi on November 27, 2001 at 04:17:17
: I agree with you the
Hammerli 280 is fantastic gun. In my club we have one, and it is really a
pleasure to shoot with it but I think you need to add some weights otherwise it
jumps a bit.
I have heard a lot of good feedbacks about the SP20. I had the
possibility to try the new one some weeks ago but I really didn't like it.
I
had a feeling to shoot with a plastic pistol, the absorber system is not that
efficient that it seems to be, I was disappointed to see my shooting group, and
to finish I had a misfire, which never happened when I was using a GSP of my
shooting club.
So I went for a new (old model) GSP.
What I'd suggest to
you is to get an SP20 and try it your self, only you can say if the gun is good
for you or not. BTW, I think I have seen new Hammerlis 280 at Frankonia for 2500
Dm.
Posted by Gary Knoop on November 27, 2001 at 07:42:00:
The SP20 is just
an overprice gun made of cheap materials, your model 41 is in my opinion 3 times
better. I personally will purchase a used 208s instead or a AW93 brand
new.
Good luck.Gary
Posted by Mike McDaniel on November 27, 2001 at 09:52:10:
Try both
Hammerli USA (hammerliusa.com) and Larry's Guns (larrysguns.com). I'd bet that
the former still has one or two Hammerli 280s in stock. That being said, the
SP-20 reportedly is pretty good. I personally like the 280 more due to the
variable weight/CG setup. It was the 280s biggest strength.
V/R:
Mike
McDaniel
Posted by Pavel on November 28, 2001 at 04:01:23:
I have purchased SP20
shortly after introduction of this gun to the market, so I have pretty long
experience with it. It is a reliable beauty. Weight distribution fits me
perfectly. I have ordered a wooden grip (looks better then HighGrip - only a
matter of taste). Precision is excellent, far beyond my abilities. In training
296/300, in competition 293/300 in SP 3+30 national Czech disciplines. Due to
the mentioned good distribution of the weight very good for 30+30 (duel)
competition as well. Adjustable is in all really necessary aspects, including
the buffer. I can only advise regular cleaning and light oiling of magazine
(according to manual every cca 600 shots), but with certain ammunition (Lapua or
Eley) no cleaning necessary to prevent feeding problems.
Good luck and tens!
Pavel
Posted by Sean Watson on November 28, 2001 at 09:33:09:
Jim,
I bought
an SP20 last May. I had heard a lot of things about it but very little from
anyone who had actually shot one. I used mine in 6 bullseye matches last summer
plus practice and a weekly league. I only have fired two or three refire
strings. Only one at an actual match. This is as good as anything else that I
have seen. It is reliable. Although I have not done any rigorous tests I have no
complaints about its accuracy.
Sean
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