Weihrauch HW60J

[LeeH]

Had a free slot on my ticket so bought myself a second hand Weihrauch HW60J in .22lr this morning (didn't fancy the Browning T-Bolt on offer) and have just spent an afternoon at the range. Put on a Hawke 3-9x50 I had in the drawer, zeroed in at 80yards with the bipod pinched from my .17hmr for the time being. Lovely gun, lovely trigger, very accurate with Eley subs and comfortable to shoot. Finish on the stock is a bit crap though - strip and tru-oil I think. It's the first one I've seen second-hand in a good while .. I think I know why - this rifle is a definite keeper. Bit heavy but that's no big thing.

Ended up putting over 150 rounds through it, one of which went through the world's stupidest jackdaw - he landed next to the target board on the backstop after I'd just spent 40 minutes trying (mostly successfully) to knock the inner rings out of the target.

Thought about getting a decent mil-dot scope to help guage the rise/drop, but I think I'll keep the Hawke on there. Cheap scope, but works well enough. Don't have a slot for a mod at the moment but might persue this, get a variation and use as a 2nd/alternative gun (to my .17hmr) for bunnies. I actually bought it primarily for target shooting.

Does anyone out there have a schematic or manual for the HW60J? I did the usual Google searches and had a good scour of the Weihrauch website to no avail.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Bob6500]

i have one,i bought a new 22lr 60j a few months ago. i `ll try to photocopy it and post it to you.

[cornishman]

send an email to weihrauch and they will send you one for free.
google weihrauch that will get you thier homepage with the email address.

[LeeH]

My mistake .. it's probably a HW60 not the 60J ... not sure what the difference is? The stock looks to be beech rather than walnut under the horrible varnish, but the bluing is immaculate bar one small scratch on the barrel. Had a strip down session last night and had a proper look inside. There's no model number on the rifle anywhere, just the serial number, proof marks & calibre, and manufacturer details. I have to say they are a seriously over engineered bit of kit .. can't see it breaking down in a hurry.

I've emailed Weihrauch, don't know what their customer service is like? First time Weihrauch owner here. I think I'll try to source a rear open sight for it for target comps from them too .. previous owner removed it (for clearance for the scope?) and it wasn't with the gun. Chambers don't have it listed as available from them. I was a bit about the price of a spare mag from Chambers .. £50!! I suppose you get what you pay for.

Planning some more shooting with it today, I suspect I'll be going through more than a few boxes of ammo in the coming weeks.

Any info/scans/photocopies gratefully accepted!! Thanks guys!

[cornishman]

the hw60j has a hogs back stock and a sporter fore end and barrel.j stands for jaeger which means hunter.
the other version is the hw66 it has a target style stock and a shorter heavier barrel,both use the same action.
wiehrauch are very good even if you did not have the gun from new, they will look after you just the same ,you will get your manual,but its not a very good one.
hull cartridge are the importers but allthugh friendly they are a bit on the slow side.

[LeeH]

After some Google activity it seems it is a HW60J - I think the J refers to the stock shape (Cornishman beat me to this one!);

"The European walnut stock is mated to an excellent-quality mechanism, and the stock has a type of stock known as a Jagdbusche stock"

And this ...

"Dating from early 1960s, the HW-60 Series is still in production, and is chambered for both rimfire and centerfire rounds. Rimfire versions are the most common types of these rifles, however. The base form of the HW-60, the HW-60J, was designed for sporting purposes, light competition, and varmint hunting."


Another site explained the date codes for German firearms;

"The date coding system is very simple too. It gets tricky when you start talking about non-proofed products like firearm magazines, but the general rule is thus:"

A = 0
B = 1
C = 2
D = 3
E = 4
F = 5
G = 6
H = 7
I = 8
K = 9

Mine's IG which makes it '86' as in 1986.

Fascinating what you can find out online .. time to go shooting I think.

[MAX 1]

Lee

Do you mind me asking how much you paid for a second hand HW60J?

Cheers Karl.

[BOYCIE]

Had a free slot on my ticket so bought myself a second hand Weihrauch HW60J in .22lr this morning (didn't fancy the Browning T-Bolt on offer) and have just spent an afternoon at the range. Put on a Hawke 3-9x50 I had in the drawer, zeroed in at 80yards with the bipod pinched from my .17hmr for the time being. Lovely gun, lovely trigger, very accurate with Eley subs and comfortable to shoot. Finish on the stock is a bit crap though - strip and tru-oil I think. It's the first one I've seen second-hand in a good while .. I think I know why - this rifle is a definite keeper. Bit heavy but that's no big thing.

Ended up putting over 150 rounds through it, one of which went through the world's stupidest jackdaw - he landed next to the target board on the backstop after I'd just spent 40 minutes trying (mostly successfully) to knock the inner rings out of the target.

Thought about getting a decent mil-dot scope to help guage the rise/drop, but I think I'll keep the Hawke on there. Cheap scope, but works well enough. Don't have a slot for a mod at the moment but might persue this, get a variation and use as a 2nd/alternative gun (to my .17hmr) for bunnies. I actually bought it primarily for target shooting.

Does anyone out there have a schematic or manual for the HW60J? I did the usual Google searches and had a good scour of the Weihrauch website to no avail.

Any help would be appreciated.

Great guns, I have a Manual I can send you PM me your address.

Regards

Boycie

[LeeH]

BOYCIE ... apologies for not getting back to you, I was on my hols! I emailed Weihrauch a few weeks back and they sent me a new manual. Excellent customer service!

Appreciate the offer but all sorted now. Many thanks, Lee

[bilco40k]

Great guns, I have a Manual I can send you PM me your address.

Regards

Boycie

Hi Boycie, this is my first post on the forum could i have a copy of the manual you have as i cant find anything on the net. I contacted Wierauch but they havent replied. I Picked up a second hand HW60j from local gun dealer but don`t know how old it is the serial number is 38***.
does any one have a exploded view/parts diagram i could have a copy of.

cheers

Bill.

PS not shot it yet spur of the moment xmas pressie.

[missfire]

Hi Boycie, this is my first post on the forum could i have a copy of the manual you have as i cant find anything on the net. I contacted Wierauch but they havent replied. I Picked up a second hand HW60j from local gun dealer but don`t know how old it is the serial number is 38***.
does any one have a exploded view/parts diagram i could have a copy of.

cheers

Bill.

PS not shot it yet spur of the moment xmas pressie.

Just sent a PDF scan from my copy to your Email if you want owt else give me a shout.....

[bilco40k]

Just sent a PDF scan from my copy to your Email if you want owt else give me a shout.....

Thank you Don.

[bullseye1984]

[QUOTE=LeeH;3525561]Had a free slot on my ticket so bought myself a second hand Weihrauch HW60J in .22lr this morning (didn't fancy the Browning T-Bolt on offer) and have just spent an afternoon at the range. Put on a Hawke 3-9x50 I had in the drawer, zeroed in at 80yards with the bipod pinched from my .17hmr for the time being. Lovely gun, lovely trigger, very accurate with Eley subs and comfortable to shoot. Finish on the stock is a bit crap though - strip and tru-oil I think. It's the first one I've seen second-hand in a good while .. I think I know why - this rifle is a definite keeper. Bit heavy but that's no big thing.

Ended up putting over 150 rounds through it, one of which went through the world's stupidest jackdaw - he landed next to the target board on the backstop after I'd just spent 40 minutes trying (mostly successfully) to knock the inner rings out of the target.

Thought about getting a decent mil-dot scope to help guage the rise/drop, but I think I'll keep the Hawke on there. Cheap scope, but works well enough. Don't have a slot for a mod at the moment but might persue this, get a variation and use as a 2nd/alternative gun (to my .17hmr) for bunnies. I actually bought it primarily for target shooting.

Does anyone out there have a schematic or manual for the HW60J? I did the usual Google searches and had a good scour of the Weihrauch website to no avail.

Any help would be appreciated. hiya mate got a hw60j on sat great rifle love it what do you think best ammo is ?tried some but not great someone said t22 are good
cheers steve