Joe Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Hi, Sorry is this has been done before: I'm gonna splash out on a hunting rifle and I've set my heart on a Weihrauch. I'm just not sure which one to go for. I'm pretty new to hunting, but I'm not one to get cheap stuff to start with so I wanna get a daddy of a rifle. I'm going to be using it for rabbits, pigeons, squirrels etc. I dunno whether I should get an underlever or not, or a carbine or not. I definitely want a silencer, and a dedicated scope weapon. I had a look at a HW 97K in my local shop which felt amasing, compared to the HW 80 that they had. These are the only Weihrauchs they had so are there any others I should check out? Or would the 97k be the business? Also, would a 3-9x50 scope be preferable over a 40? They seem to be available for about £70 off the web which seems good. Many thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Hi, Sorry is this has been done before: I'm gonna splash out on a hunting rifle and I've set my heart on a Weihrauch. I'm just not sure which one to go for. I'm pretty new to hunting, but I'm not one to get cheap stuff to start with so I wanna get a daddy of a rifle. I'm going to be using it for rabbits, pigeons, squirrels etc. I dunno whether I should get an underlever or not, or a carbine or not. I definitely want a silencer, and a dedicated scope weapon. I had a look at a HW 97K in my local shop which felt amasing, compared to the HW 80 that they had. These are the only Weihrauchs they had so are there any others I should check out? Or would the 97k be the business? Also, would a 3-9x50 scope be preferable over a 40? They seem to be available for about £70 off the web which seems good. Many thanks for your help. Weihrauch are one of the top makes in springers if not the top. Underleavers are said to be more accurate because of the fixed barrel, silencers are good for hunting as the do not frighten quarry.The HW97 is a very good gun much better than the HW80, there are a lot of decent makes of air rifles like BSA or Webley to consider also. A 3-9x50 gathers more light and so you can use it more into the night than a 3-9x40, scopes are best to buy secondhand. If you need any more help then drop me a PM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacker Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Take a look at the HW90k, like an 80, but with a gas ram. It's a fantastic gun, really fast lock time & EXCELLENT build quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quist Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 My weihrauch I bought in 1987 so its nearly twenty years old. It still shoots 12ftlbs Its heavy It has a barrel about six inches longer than a webley Sights are tasco and more than adequate for the range. but It still groups overlapping at 20M and thats good enough for me. It shoots squirrels and rabbits off the sticks like no other. So, yes, get one, look after it and it'll last you a lifetime. There's no substitute for quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 are you set on a springer or would you entertain a PCP? I really like the HW100T - it's a great gun that will be my next air rifle purchase for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 are you set on a springer or would you entertain a PCP? I really like the HW100T - it's a great gun that will be my next air rifle purchase for sure Hi, yeah reckon I want a springer. I like the simplicity. Pocket full of pellets and off you go Possibly a gas-ram, but then they need a pump don't they? Do people reckon it's worth getting an underlever? I kind of reckon they spoil the appearance of a rifle.. Also, is it simple to fit a nice silencer to any rifle? Or should I be looking to buy one that is factory fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewyjack.22 Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 No pump needed for a gas ram mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I have had my HW80K for more than 10 years now. It's brutally effective on all small vermin. It's also built with typical German precision. It's had thousands of rounds through it, and never failed once. If I was buying another springer it would be an HW90. Gas rams are the way ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will1992 Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I agree the hw80k might be heavy to hold but it is a very reliable,accurate and powerful rifle But its up to u mate iv heard good things about the hw97 whater modle u get you cant go wrong with a weihrauch Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandnew Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I agree the hw80k might be heavy to hold but it is a very reliable,accurate and powerful rifle But its up to u mate iv heard good things about the hw97 whater modle u get you cant go wrong with a weihrauch Will my father in law shoots a hw100s and its a damn fine peice of kit really smooth action , not to heavy , 14 shot mag , gets about 80 shots to a full fill rgds oldandnew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve3562 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 mate will has one aka will 1992 he loves his to bits built like a tank hopes to bag SOME bunnies soon! steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I agree the hw80k might be heavy to hold but it is a very reliable,accurate and powerful rifle But its up to u mate iv heard good things about the hw97 whater modle u get you cant go wrong with a weihrauch Will my father in law shoots a hw100s and its a damn fine peice of kit really smooth action , not to heavy , 14 shot mag , gets about 80 shots to a full fill rgds oldandnew I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted July 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Thanks for everyone's help, I am now the proud owner of a HW 97k! It's very nice and I've just bagged my first rabbit this morning. Well chuffed! It's now skinned and in the fridge for tomorrow evening's dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Trigger Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Thanks for everyone's help, I am now the proud owner of a HW 97k! It's very nice and I've just bagged my first rabbit this morning. Well chuffed! It's now skinned and in the fridge for tomorrow evening's dinner i second that.... i own a HW90K in .22 i have just recently got a pcp, but the 90k will stay in my armory!! i iv had a AA TX200hc & Theoben Sirocco 2000 & W Stingray K and none of these compare to my hw90k!! not even close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 i have a hw97k .177, and a hw95k .22, there amazing guns, in my opinion weihrauch are the best by far, go for it m8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 I had a HW97k up til recently and thought it was very good but VERY heavy. I tried walking around a field with it all night once (then decided to sell as its bloomin heavy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I agree the hw80k might be heavy to hold but it is a very reliable,accurate and powerful rifle But its up to u mate iv heard good things about the hw97 whater modle u get you cant go wrong with a weihrauch Will my father in law shoots a hw100s and its a damn fine peice of kit really smooth action , not to heavy , 14 shot mag , gets about 80 shots to a full fill rgds oldandnew I agree See here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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