Quote from: jkingrph on February 27, 2023, 11:38:50 PMA lot of people say bad things about them, but I like my HW 57. It is an underlever, loading by a pop up breech block. Some say accuracy problems, but have had nothing but good shooting with my two. Very easy to cock. When you cock the breech block pops up, push lever to closed position, load and push breech block down. Some pellets can be hard to seat and some heavier ones can be too long, It handles more like a lightweight sporting rifle than any of my other airguns.The 57 has always visually appealed to me but the technical parts of the design scared me. I've never handled one so I can't comment on the cocking effort. Do you have other Weihrauchs that you could compare the cocking effort with?
A lot of people say bad things about them, but I like my HW 57. It is an underlever, loading by a pop up breech block. Some say accuracy problems, but have had nothing but good shooting with my two. Very easy to cock. When you cock the breech block pops up, push lever to closed position, load and push breech block down. Some pellets can be hard to seat and some heavier ones can be too long, It handles more like a lightweight sporting rifle than any of my other airguns.
Why not a HW35? It’s for sure full size and easy to cock.
For me, that's an easy one. My 35E is the easiest full size HW to cock and I've owned other full sized HWs,
I am looking for a "Full size" easy to cock Weihrauch?I have been mostly considering the HW30S Deluxe. It seems to be a compact rifle (some say youth size).The issue is I want as "full size" (Adult size) rifle stock.As close to a typical hunting rifle, let's says a Remington 700 for instance (41.5 in). When looking at overall sizes, I don't know if a model just has a longer barrel on a compact stock, or if it is more to scale with a typical rifle stock and barrel.Here comes the rub, I want ease of effort to cock the gun. I'm not old, but health conditions have made it hard to say the least to keep upper arm strength.I was wondering if someone knowledgeable about Weihrauch airguns could list some and their cocking weights. Seems to be not too easy to find that information for some models. This is what I have gathered, if you know of different numbers for effort please let me know.So far, I have seen: (Effort in lbs) {Length}HW30S (18-24) {38.78"}HW50 (25) {40.5"} HW35 (Unknown) {43.5"}HW85 (24) {45.8"}On a related note:I have a PCP, pumping it up is not something I can really do. Buying a high pressure compressor is out of the question. (Plan to sell my .177 Marauder w/ pump if anyone is interested) locally if at all possible (South Carolina) to avoid shipping hassle.
Quote from: Bayman on February 28, 2023, 12:09:41 AMQuote from: jkingrph on February 27, 2023, 11:38:50 PMA lot of people say bad things about them, but I like my HW 57. It is an underlever, loading by a pop up breech block. Some say accuracy problems, but have had nothing but good shooting with my two. Very easy to cock. When you cock the breech block pops up, push lever to closed position, load and push breech block down. Some pellets can be hard to seat and some heavier ones can be too long, It handles more like a lightweight sporting rifle than any of my other airguns.The 57 has always visually appealed to me but the technical parts of the design scared me. I've never handled one so I can't comment on the cocking effort. Do you have other Weihrauchs that you could compare the cocking effort with?Absolutely, HW 35e, 77,97 and 98. The 57 is by far the easiest to cock, and the best handling in terms of a sporting type, definetly not a target or bench type. I am glad that I was able to find a couple, one in each caliber.
Wouldn't Rem 700 size be an HW95? Tuned to 12 ft lb should be very easy to cock. Seems to have the least Eurofunk styling as well
For me, that's an easy one. My 35E is the easiest full size HW to cock and I've owned other full sized HWs, including the 95, 77 and 97. For whatever reason, my 35E is also the smoothest to cock (note that I don't have any tuned springers). Granted, there are other considerations with the 35E, but I do appreciate the way it cocks. Absolutely, the 35E is a dated design, but I bought it specifically for that retro charm and I do enjoy shooting it. I do think, however, that old design is something a protective buyer should understand before buying a 35. It's not just a matter of operating the gun, but also the shot cycle. Different than any other HW I've shot.
83+ & my HW95L .22 is easy to cock. Here are some rifle specs.Total HW95L rifle = 146.3 oz which is 9 lbs 2.3 oz, 4.15 KGLOP = 14.25”, 362 mm, trigger to center butt. WIN M70 30-06 = 13.875", 349.25 mm, CVA Accura V2 50 BP = 14.5", 368.3 mm. Note - LOP = length of pull measured from trigger to center butt.Barrel length = 15.75”, 400 mm, from end of moderator to breech block end. HW95 barrel is 16 mm diameter. Barrel without moderator = 12.188”, (12-3/16”, 309.575 mm), from thread end to breech block end. HW95L total rifle length = 41.875”, 1063.625 mm, from end of moderator to butt center. Rifle is 29”, 736.6 mm, from end of moderator to end of compression tube, receiver action.
Much discussion to be found on such. On a side note, was doing a little 5S in my shop yesterday, grant it my shop stays clean, I pitched 81 empty tins lol. Making room for more.I have owned, own or have shot every HW I can think of other than a 57 model. And have shot 124’s, and owned four of the new model FWB sports, those moved on btw.One of my last models was a HW 85 in .177, I pulled it down and took a minimalistic approach to try something new. Vortek seal and a polished end Hornet spring from ARH. This rifle has become the 124 of the HW family. It is easy to cock, smooth and accurate. I would have no intention to scope it, as it is iron sight dedicated. The longer barrel will benefit from the slightly higher power levels also.This is one that catches my eye,https://www.krale.shop/us/weihrauch-hw85-luxus/JasonHere was an old post on it,https://airgunwarriors.com/community/postid/19319/