Is there anyone on the forum who doesn't have a HW80

[p.j.]

I don't have one at present, but you've given me an idea what I could have for Christmas.

[harvey_s]

Some robust reposts (with a wink in the eye)

"It's too heavy."
Then do some press ups and get fitter. Shooting an 80 regularly will make you a physically more able person.

"The action is too slow."
Practice. Practice. Practice. You'll become a better shot - with all rifles.

"It looks boring."
Then you have missed the point of an 80. It isn't the one dancing manically in the middle of your living room trying to get noticed. It isn't the one trying to please everyone and failing. It isn't the one with mood changes and an inability to commit.

It's the one sitting in the corner of the room quietly. Waiting patiently like a dog gazing at its master. It's the one you turn too when you need something reliable and uncomplicated. It's the one which will give you an honest days work without any sort of nonsense or complaints. It's the one which doesn't mind if its raining or at risk of getting muddy.

It's a HW80.

It's the one you leave at home cos' it's too bloated and ugly.

When you go out you wanting something good looking on the arm - you know it's not going to do the menial stuff that needs doing and you know it's high maintenance - but just looking at it makes you want to get dirty with it

[Inspector 71]

NO 80 in my collection.

I had one in 1988 with a nice Weihrauch scope.

I don't miss it.

In fact, I have a TbT tuned HW57 that I much prefer.

[Blackrider]

Got a few and I like them. Used to use a nice factory lefty .22 K for rabbits years back but today I would choose a Fenman.
Probably best at FAC powers, something I once considered prior to rimfire.
Not a particular pellet fussy gun in my experiance.

[Barryg]

I would have thought that most airgun enthusiasts would have a 80 in their collection and I don't agree that they are out of fashion as they are a timeless classic that someone wrote a book about.

The 80 is a special airgun that outclasses all the other break barrels even the Diana 34 and that takes some doing

Anyone got some custom pictures

[angrybear]

Not only never had an 80 but never had any Weihrauch air rifle, I do have a HW60j HMR though.

[trowel]

I have had two, but in the end sold them as I did not see the point if you shoot them at sub 12 ft.lb. Why lug around a heavy load when you can get the same power and accuracy from a little HW 50 and many lighter other options. Like driving around an artic truck to do your shopping.

Baz

My sentiments exactly. I've had three HW80's in the past, but I'm just as happy with my 99s, same output and lighter.

[Mach 1.5]

Own 7 and have owned over 78 of them since 1983. Could say I like them. Mach 1.5

[tinbum]

Yes, but not me.

[rancidtom]

Own 7 and have owned over 78 of them since 1983. Could say I like them. Mach 1.5

Welcome to the HW80 fairly anonymous group, you have owned a few more than me, I can't be certain but over my addiction I think I've possibly bought and sold about 15-maybe 17 and have currently whittled it down to 2.

[dayglowfroggy]

Own 7 and have owned over 78 of them since 1983. Could say I like them. Mach 1.5

You might have recieved a call or tx when I was at one of the bash's last year to see if you had an older one than mine.

If it was you then I think you did just pip mine in v the end.

Longstrider on here has the next oldest to mine I have ever witnessed and his is 18fp think he had his from new.

My serial makes mine one of the very first in the country I can dig it out later just in case anyone is interested.

I have a 99, 95, 97 and my 80, it has its place just got rid of my 35 couldn't get on with it.

[tinbum]

just got rid of my 35 cos it's a disgrace.

Good man!

[look no hands]

Strange that.

I have three of them and they're all keepers!

Surprise surprise

You shouldn't be on this thread anyway, it's for people who DON'T have a sodding 80

Pete

[shakeysimon]

I’ve never owned on,I never will,I’ve not even picked one up
There are mostly in stupid right handed stocks which are no use to me,I’ll stick to my tx thanks
Break barrels aren’t my thing to be honest,although I’ve owned a couple

[tinbum]

I’ve never owned on,I never will,I’ve not even picked one up
There are mostly in stupid right handed stocks which are no use to me,I’ll stick to my tx thanks
Break barrels aren’t my thing to be honest,although I’ve owned a couple

Thanks for your ill-conceived and utterly wrong opinion. Have you found that Hw97 stock yet?