Can anyone forward me advice on the best HW break barrel or under lever for the money?

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Hi guys,

I have been seeing an increasing number of my YouTube subscribers going on about how fantastic HW break barrel or under lever rifles are.

It seems that even the cheaper ones have an excellent rating as well as the most expensive.

I am happy with either .22 or .177 as will be mainly used for target practice with occasional pest control.

I have neither held or shot an HW… At present I own a Gamo HPAMI (Cheap) and a Remington Warhawk underlever… both are slightly inconsistent with results… In the past I owned a Theoben Fenman which was a Gas Ram system and also very expensive at the time, but was consistent and accurate.

I have several PCP rifles, but want the flexibility of a spring piston.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
I think Weihrauch air rifles are well liked due to their heritage, decent trigger, build quality, solid engineered barrel latch on break barrels ls and overall dependability.

They're also very 'tuneable' and some would argue that they need fettling with before they perform at their best.

Others argue that some newer HW air rifles suffer from occasional 'quality control' issues. There is a point that HW air rifles don't look as bling out the box as say Air Arms.

I have a standard HW98 for all of the above reasons, but needs practice in order to get the best out of them in terms of rifle hold and consistency etc.

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Buy another Theoben break barrel rammer would be my advice.
A good one in excellent condition can still be had cheaper than a weihrauch and thanks to the industry of a member on here the seals are now available again. In six months time the hw will be just another used hw.
 
My two suggestions would be; the HW77 brilliant rifle, has the flexibility to be used with iron/open sights or a scope, and the HW35 if you wanted a break barrel, and again can be used with open sights or scope. Both are easy to handle/shoot and both superbly accurate.

If you are not interested in open sights and only going to be using a scope, then the HW97 and HW95 are also excellent, although the HW95 whilst being incredibly accurate, in my experience it does need a little more practice/skill than the others previously mentioned.

No doubt someone will suggest getting a TX200 and whilst arguably they may be better quality, I love mine and won't critisise it, but I find the HW77 easier to handle and just as accurate.
 
I had many air guns while growing up but when I left the army I read all the gun mags and bought a HW77K. strait out of the box it was perfect and I couldn't believe how accurate it was. I was stronger then and as I said, I had just left the army so my shooting was better than now. I now have a HW97 which is a slight update on the HW77 and love it.

I have four rifles and all of them HW's and a HW45 pistol too. :)
 
John Lavin-Ford said:
Hi guys,

I have been seeing an increasing number of my YouTube subscribers going on about how fantastic HW break barrel or under lever rifles are.

It seems that even the cheaper ones have an excellent rating as well as the most expensive.

I am happy with either .22 or .177 as will be mainly used for target practice with occasional pest control.

I have neither held or shot an HW… At present I own a Gamo HPAMI (Cheap) and a Remington Warhawk underlever… both are slightly inconsistent with results… In the past I owned a Theoben Fenman which was a Gas Ram system and also very expensive at the time, but was consistent and accurate.

I have several PCP rifles, but want the flexibility of a spring piston.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Shoulder a bunch, match to usage...not much help, I know, but picking a "field gun"( ie: an HW80) for purely target work is not really the best match up, & vice versa.
 
There are loads of options out there.

Springers IMO, are simply the most fun you can have shooting an air rifle!

What’s your budget, what’s your preference (light/heavy/short/long) and usage (barn work/ long roaming sessions/hide work/targets/etc)?

Personally, I’ve got a hw99 for field roaming and plinking/target work. It’s light and extremely pointable and not particularly hold sensitive. I’ve also got a TXhc (v similar to a 97) for static shooting and precision target work: it’s an heavy beast but an absolute tac-driver.

They’ve both been to see Swansea’s finest for a going over, and they’re absolutely excellent guns…

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Best for the money has to be the HW30

I recently got one second hand for £200 and I love it, such good fun, but its subject to requirements

If you are just doing target shooting I don't see how you can get more smiles per pounds than with the HW30 :)
 
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Best for the money has to be the HW30

I recently got one second hand for £200 and I love it, such good fun, but its subject to requirements

If you are just doing target shooting I don't see how you can get more smiles per pounds than with the HW30 :)
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I agree. A Weihrauch evergreen...best value for money....
 
Offa said:
Best for the money has to be the HW30

I recently got one second hand for £200 and I love it, such good fun, but its subject to requirements

If you are just doing target shooting I don't see how you can get more smiles per pounds than with the HW30 :)
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Totally agree
I have the 97,99 and 30
Only the 30 sees use now, just such good fun.
 
Break barrell: HW98 (HW95 not far behind) or LGV Master Pro.

Underlever: HW97 or tx200 whichever looks better to you, both good as each other.

Honourary mention: HW99s.

In my opinion.
 
Hello John,
Always best to visit a gun shop if possible and shoulder a few rifles before deciding which one suits you best. I have had most of the Weihrauch range and with practice they will all give excellent results. The only one I can’t recommend is the 57, which I feel requires too much attention to get consistent results with. The 97 is as good as the AA underleavers but not as well finished, however, you pay for the extra quality of the AA. Whatever you buy will possibly stay with you for life and might just be the start of your collection 👍
 
I think they are all pretty decent for the money, i have personal experience of the '77 and '97 both stunningly accurate out of the box. I had a tuned '95 that printed one hole cloverleaf groups at 50 yards.
 
Have a few underlevers hw97/77, AA tx200/prosport, walther LGU, all very good guns, plus quite a few break barrels hw 35/99 plus other cheaper makes and find at the end of the day it's only as good as the person pulling the trigger. Find the right combination of gun and pellet that works for you and your halfway there, some days the tx works better than the hw and another day the a hw not as good, no change of gun or pellet, just me to blame, bad nights sleep, stress from work etc.
 
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