Yes, the 98 is nose heavy.....not a bad thing as it helps with muzzle flip.
That's the reason the barrel is thicker/weighted.
I still have my HW95....sold it to a friend....but now back in the cabinet.
The 95 was tuned by Tony Wall of Sandwell Field Sports and shoots very nicely.......11.4ftlbs and can cock it with my little finger.
The 95 is practically the same action as the 98 but not so nose heavy and is lighter.
Never had a problem with either of them........just keep an eye on the hinge break pins for tightness.
The beauty of the 98 is the adjustable comb and butt pad........you can play around until you get you're preferred fit.
If you want to play further you can also sort out you're length of pull........mine is around the 13 inch mark.
Both the 95 and the 98 have the adjustable Rekord trigger unit.....some people knock it.....but I never had any problems apart from setting the trigger to light (safe...but light)
If you are looking for a springer and want to get the very best from it you could do worse than ring Tony Wall and get a price for a new tuned and fettled rifle from him.
He is in West Bromich.
http://www.sandwellfieldsports.com/
I have no connection or affiliation with the company or Tony personally..........but will praise his first class service and skills.