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Bullshooter
03-18-2010, 10:56 PM
I have successfully and easily de-cocked my R7 & R9 but is the HW97 de-cocked in the same manner? Also, there is no anti bear trap mechanism - is this a big deal or do I just have to hold on the the cocking lever while loading a pellet?

TIA,

Bullshooter
Rob Hawkins
03-19-2010, 06:39 AM
The anti-beartrap is located under the action. You can't get to it unless you remove the stock.
http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss144/SpringGunTunes/JCaponeBearTrap003.jpg
You shouldn't be able to pull the trigger with the cocking arm back. There is a metal plate that slides under the trigger linkage to prevent the trigger from moving far enough to let go of the piston rod.
You'll have to load and fire it.
HTH
Rob
anuthabubba
03-21-2010, 11:54 PM
I have a very early HW77 that was made before the anti beartrap mech was added to the design. The anti beartrap/trigger blocking mechanism on the 77/97 can be removed to enable decocking. Was the first thing I did to my HW77k Tyro back in the '80s when it was bought.
jberenyi
03-22-2010, 11:12 AM
Whether your rifle has an anti-bear trap mechanism or not, you should always make a habit of holding the barrel with one hand while loading a pellet to prevent mishaps to you or the rifle in case of a mechanical failure. Missing fingers are hard to replace.
Bullshooter
03-23-2010, 08:03 AM
Whether your rifle has an anti-bear trap mechanism or not, you should always make a habit of holding the barrel with one hand while loading a pellet to prevent mishaps to you or the rifle in case of a mechanical failure. Missing fingers are hard to replace.

I agree 100% and I always teach & use the method of holding on to the barrel/cocking lever while loading a pellet - safety first. I should have been more specific in saying that the HW97 does not have an anti-beartrap release mechanisim (button) to depress similar to the TX200 or RWS 54 that allows the breech to be closed. In other words, there is no secondary safety built into the rifle to help prevent beartrap.

Bullshooter
The Verminator
03-28-2010, 01:52 AM
In this case don't you mean "hold the cocking handle"? I'm not sure that the barrel on an underlever is much of a threat!:) lol...TV
Bullshooter
03-28-2010, 12:56 PM
Very funny, TV. You know what I mean. :)

Bullshooter