Weihrauch HW100 - First Impressions

[Steyr]

Really useful review, I am now torn between s410 and HW 100.

If you want a rifle for HFT and hunting and weight is not an issue then the HW is where to go.

Out engineers AA and the mechanics are second to none for the price range.

Needs an Adj. but pad as standard and/or an adjustable cheek peice.

The mag system is the best on the market by far followed by the rapid 17 shot and air arms followed by Daystate.

It also sits below the top of the breech so there is no fouling of any scope - a brilliant feature - the only detraction is the U shape it creates may cause the action to flex. I have not had a prob with this personally but it is easily dealt with by using a one peice and as this can be positioned anywhere, that has got to be goodd news.

The trigger is excellent even out of the box - difficult to beat and the weight is just about right for HFT and hunting with a good clean crisp break on the 2nd stage.

Cracking gun

The V-Mach cylinder is def worth having and I wonder if Hydrographics could do one retaing the end guage as they do for the Steyr.

The single shot mag is again the best on the market for HFT

[ross H]

If you want a rifle for HFT and hunting and weight is not an issue then the HW is where to go.

Out engineers AA and the mechanics are second to none for the price range.

Needs an Adj. but pad as standard and/or an adjustable cheek peice.

The mag system is the best on the market by far followed by the rapid 17 shot and air arms followed by Daystate.

It also sits below the top of the breech so there is no fouling of any scope - a brilliant feature - the only detraction is the U shape it creates may cause the action to flex. I have not had a prob with this personally but it is easily dealt with by using a one peice and as this can be positioned anywhere, that has got to be goodd news.

The trigger is excellent even out of the box - difficult to beat and the weight is just about right for HFT and hunting with a good clean crisp break on the 2nd stage.

Cracking gun

The V-Mach cylinder is def worth having and I wonder if Hydrographics could do one retaing the end guage as they do for the Steyr.

The single shot mag is again the best on the market for HFT

all very sound advice except for the single shot mag, you want to be able to feal how the pellt goes into the barrel which you cannot do with a magasine really, they are still excellent guns tho

[Steyr]

That is a fair point Ross but I have not found any difference in accuracy long range between the std mag and the one shot mag and manual insertion (the latter being very difficult to do indeed).

It is better to feel the round but for most, it isnt going to make that much difference !!!

I also removed the o ring from the front bracket making the barrel free floating. there is sufficient rigidity there andf if it does take a whack, the bracket will limit the deflection.

They do have a tendency to go warm though and the action is full of grease so if you are technically minded and dont mind cocking the warranty a strip and degrease is worthwhile. However, if you are not of the technical type, it would be better to send it to Hull Cartridge asking them to do it and recalibrate to 11.2 with the ammo of your choice.

I would also suggest that a Combro is a very good idea just to make sure you dont go over the limit.

[ross H]

That is a fair point Ross but I have not found any difference in accuracy long range between the std mag and the one shot mag and manual insertion (the latter being very difficult to do indeed).

It is better to feel the round but for most, it isnt going to make that much difference !!!

I also removed the o ring from the front bracket making the barrel free floating. there is sufficient rigidity there andf if it does take a whack, the bracket will limit the deflection.

They do have a tendency to go warm though and the action is full of grease so if you are technically minded and dont mind cocking the warranty a strip and degrease is worthwhile. However, if you are not of the technical type, it would be better to send it to Hull Cartridge asking them to do it and recalibrate to 11.2 with the ammo of your choice.

I would also suggest that a Combro is a very good idea just to make sure you dont go over the limit.

youve spotted everything barry spotted on his, they are very good guns although the stok is a bit crap IMO and the anshutz will woop its ass although they arnt really in the same price bracket, excellent value for money tho

[boko]

my 177 will put pellet on pellet at 30 yds on a still day .thought i would never sell my aa 400 but this 100 has the edge

[R7MK1]

To add my comment , I tried a brand new Hydrographics .177 Thumbhole version on the weekend and was extremly impressed........

1) The weight - thought it was fine.......no probs...certainly did not feel heavier than my MK2 rapid!

2)Magazine and loading mech - Absolutely superb and true "german" style - solid feel......much better than Rapid mag and obviously we won't even mention the daystate..

3)Noise - could not believe how quiet this gizmo is....We also had a daystate MK3 and they were the same...My Rapid felt inferior in this department for sure...

4)Accuracy - easy to achieve pellet on pellet at 30yrds

Did not use for hunting as the shop owner was less than keen...

So to summarise I think the HW is the best PCP for the money but the daystate MK3 handles a lot nicer..and the Rapid....well its tried and tested
A2 all rounder....The Rapid comes into its own at FAC levels

One other point the residual value of a Rapid seems to be stronger than any other the others..I guess this has a lot to do with a lack of new models every 12mths!!

For .177 I will certainly consider HW.....But will my Mrs

[DIMMER0707]

I picked my hw100 mk2 .177 up on here only sunday and on tuesday i came first in our club friendly hunter comp 36 out of max 40 so lets just say i am well happy with it as the best i have done the rest of this summer is sixth