Top 3 Weihrauch's

[Gareth W-B]

A lot of similar picks here.

What are the worst?

57? Fibre-optic sight 45? 22" 35E (that barrel is stupid)? 25?

Imho, not the HW25, as is fantastic for juniors too small for an HW30, not the HW35 in any derrivative, as was a landmark rifle back in the 1960s -- and still has an array of stalwart devotees to this day -- but as for the HW57? Yep that thing gets my vote. Have had two, one in each main cal, and although I found the .22 to be slightly more acceptable, in essence, found both to be complete and utter total pants.

[I. J.]

Imho, not the HW25, as is fantastic for juniors too small for an HW30, not the HW35 in any derrivative, as was a landmark rifle back in the 1960s -- and still has an array of stalwart devotees to this day -- but as for the HW57? Yep that thing gets my vote. Have had two, one in each main cal, and although I found the .22 to be slightly more acceptable, in essence, found both to be complete and utter total pants.

Totally agree. The HW25 is a great little rifle that is well under rated. What else is there on the market, available new, that size with such good build quality? An ideal starter rifle until the 'owner' becomes old enough (strong enough) for the superb HW30. Its often over looked by adults who are spoilt for choice.

ATB
Ian

[reesy]

77/97 98 100 (although it's no looker)

[sevorg]

77 mk1
80 - just iconic, have used but never owned one (yet)
100 - not thrilling to shoot but so good (bad) for pests!

[Hsing-ee]

Totally agree. The HW25 is a great little rifle that is well under rated. What else is there on the market, available new, that size with such good build quality? An ideal starter rifle until the 'owner' becomes old enough (strong enough) for the superb HW30. Its often over looked by adults who are spoilt for choice.

ATB
Ian

I have one of the old ones with the finger-grooves, steel end-cap and no safety. It seems as nicely finished as the bigger ones, although the trigger is rather basic. Has a whiff of 'training rifle for the Bundeswehr' about it although it is tiny, one of the few springer air-rifles you can shoot one-handed like a pistol.

[silva]

I have one of the old ones with the finger-grooves, steel end-cap and no safety. It seems as nicely finished as the bigger ones, although the trigger is rather basic. Has a whiff of 'training rifle for the Bundeswehr' about it although it is tiny, one of the few springer air-rifles you can shoot one-handed like a pistol.

I got my son a fairly recent one and it was a big disappointment. The trigger totally let it down. I know a heavy trigger is supposed to be safe for youngsters and teaches good control - but the HW25 one was beyond heavy. It was impossible to shoot accurately or consistantly - even for an adult. You had to yank it And apparently there is nothing you can do about it. I think the trigger might have been better and adjustable on the earlier ones.

The best UK Weihrauch for the hunter would be the original UK Hw85. Plus the HW35 as it was the original motherlode and the earlier HW77's/Hw80's for accuracy and fine engineering.

[Amac]

For me it would have to be the 80, 95 and 35. If I could add another it would be the original 77.

Andy

[I. J.]

For me it would have to be the 80, 95 and 35. If I could add another it would be the original 77.

Andy

AFAIK Original didn't produce a model 77.

[Hsing-ee]

AFAIK Original didn't produce a model 77.

What's this pile of scrap then?

http://arms.bg/userfiles/productlarg...oduct_4103.jpg

[darren m]

1.hw80 .177
2.hw80 .22
3.hw80 .20
4.hw98.177
5.hw97 .177 & .22

[rabbitwrecker]

99s.
30s.
85 Mk.I.

[bullet boy]

1. HW77K
2. HW80
3. HW35E

Amazing rifles!!

[Frog]

Fixed 99
77k
35k

Frog

[Hsing-ee]

Is anyone going to add up the votes and see which Weihrauch 'wins'?

There are a few votes for the 35, which is generally reviled by Weihracuh fans, although the modern one (with dead space issues fixed and a nylon piston head) is really an HW80 for the UK market.

[VALE BOY]

The top 3 Weihrauch's have got to be the 3 prototypes that have still to go into production...



1. The HW69 ....Innovative, imaginative, double- barrelled mechanism co-designed by Professor Helmut Koch and his willing assistant Frau Fanny Schmeller, allowing both barrels to be discharged simultaneously in different directions.
Apparently New Paul and Trumpetier are presently in verbal conflict regarding who is top of the waiting list when they finally go into production.

2. The HW21... The pioneer 'junior' model pre-dating the 25 and the 30, equipped with 'adult' 11.99 fpe, specifically designed for the 'coming of age' shooter...

3. The HW88*.. With an ergonomically designed stock and equipped with HW35 type breech lock, accommodating the physical features of obese conjoined twins (originally of Oriental descent) of the female gender, thus enabling them to take alternate shots with the minimum amount of fuss and effort!



*any Members who admit to have a knowledge of Bingo will 'latch' onto this right away😎