LV98 Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 Hi everyone, I have recently purchased my first rifle, its a second hand weihrauch hw66 Jagdmatch in .22lr with a 22 inch barrel. I understand that I probably should have asked this before buying the rifle, what have peoples experiences been like using these rifles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 Hope you're not married. The first time that you pull the trigger you're going to smile and you'll keep smiling and unfortunately 'er indoors will be on your back wanting to know what you're up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV98 Posted January 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 Thank you for you input. I have to admit comparing the Weihrauch with CZ rimfires, it felt better finished and the trigger is much better. However that is probably to be expected considering the approximately 2 fold price difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 I have one in 17 Hornet, build quality is secind to none they are superb. I would advise chopping yours to 16 inches, it will be far handier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV98 Posted January 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 31 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: I have one in 17 Hornet, build quality is secind to none they are superb. I would advise chopping yours to 16 inches, it will be far handier. I was thinking about going for one with a 16 inch barrel, but I intend to use the rifle mostly for standing target shooting and find that the extra weight helps with stability. Can't wait to take it to the range, just waiting on a scope and mounts to be delivered. Out of curiosity do you use yours for hunting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) Yes Crows and Foxes, very discreet on some of my permissions near housing. If you are just target shooting then yes leave it as is. Edited January 1, 2022 by Weihrauch17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 20 hours ago, LV98 said: Thank you for you input. I have to admit comparing the Weihrauch with CZ rimfires, it felt better finished and the trigger is much better. However that is probably to be expected considering the approximately 2 fold price difference. Dont compare it to cz , weihrauch are on a par with anschutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&W FOX Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 I've got one in 22 Hornet. Came with a standard and jagdmatch stock both of which I like but I've now got it in a chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV98 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 9 hours ago, B&W FOX said: I've got one in 22 Hornet. Came with a standard and jagdmatch stock both of which I like but I've now got it in a chassis That's a very nice setup, didn't know they did chassis stocks for these rifles. Can't wait for my scope to arrive so I can see how the rifle it performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 I had one in 17 HMR. Best way I can discribe them is a Ferrari gun. Only got rid of mine as I upgraded to a 17 hornet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, markm said: I had one in 17 HMR. Best way I can discribe them is a Ferrari gun. Only got rid of mine as I upgraded to a 17 hornet. I'm more of a Bentley type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV98 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Thanks for everyone's replies. I was having a closer look at the rifle an noticed the front end of the stock makes contact with the barrel is this intended or should it be free floating? Also I removed the action from the stock and noticed there are no metal tubes around the action screws like there are in the production model. Is this how it is meant to be or is something missing? I hope I don't sound paranoid, it's just buying the rifle second hand there's always a chance something's wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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