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Originally posted by Voshterkoff:
I was looking at the 97, Diana 48 and 460, and the Air Arms under lever. I would say 50/50 hunting and target shooting. I liked that the Diana has iron sights, though I would want to mount a rear peep sight.

If you are going to do any hunting (as in actual moving/carrying through the woods or whatever) then I personally think the HW97/77 and Air Arms springers are a bit to heavy bulky for the job. I think something more akin to the HW95(that class so to speak) is a better choice. Much lighter/more nimble.

The 77/97/TX200/Pro Sport/D54 etc. are more field target / bench shooting guns. They can be shot off hand of course but you will fatigue quicker.

Just my opinion of course.