Author Topic: New HW98 for FT!!!!! (Read 12148 times))

kevinbrian · « **on:** July 22, 2013, 11:13:16 PM »

I have always favored break-barrels. I enjoyed my HW97K underlever for the time that I had it. It was about my fifth HW97K. And oh, but that thing was accurate. I used 8.4 Exacts in it.
But I have just finished tuning my new HW98 and that baby is just as accurate. Well, from my FT shooting positions. And it easily passes the "pellet on the turret" test. Repeatedly.
A .125 wired spring. A tight delrin rear guide and tophat. And thanks to my buddy Ed C., I have started using only Ultimox in the rifle for all lubing. There has been absolutely NO smell of diesel smoke. Good tight Extreme Spreads. Time will tell whether it degrades or not, but so far, it has really smoothed this little (but heavy...comparatively to an HW95K) rifle up. I mounted a 6x24x40mm Bushnell Elite scope on it and look forward to some matches at Roz's Holler. These are fine little rifles!!!! Thanks for reading.

Nikoman · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2013, 11:17:21 PM »

Those are some of the sweetest little rifles, Kevin.

Always wanted one myself and maybe someday I'll have the pleasure of owning one.
Please post some pics, we'd love to see it!
Some people here might even say pics or it didn't happen.

palonej · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2013, 12:22:47 AM »

Hey Kev!! I have one arriving tomorrow......not excited at all.....only tracked it 52 times today!!!
Also.....pics or we really don't believe you.....especially Niko!!!
Enjoy it!!!!!

mkwilcox · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2013, 09:09:58 AM »

Are the HW98 and HW95 actions the same, just a different stock? I'm starting to get an itch for a .177 Weihrauch similar to my D34 .22.

palonej · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2013, 09:21:18 AM »

I do know the 98 is the R9 action in a prettier dress Mark.

SciGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2013, 09:47:39 AM »

Can't believe I'm the first to post this!!

PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN

palonej · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2013, 09:55:28 AM »

Oh no Mike!!! No one gets away overlooking our need for air gun porn!!! I requested it already!!!!

Nikoman · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2013, 03:27:13 PM »

Ahem....I already insinuated pics or it didn't happen.

Hehe

Joe, the R11 (HW98) also sports the barrel shroud as well as the adjustable stock.
Have you been shooting yours yet? Awesome gun!

palonej · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2013, 03:29:18 PM »

I'm sitting at the window with my face plastered up against it waiting for Mr Fed Ex!!! Very patiently.....NOT

Nikoman · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2013, 03:35:34 PM »

Joe, you are the least patient person I've ever known!!
Besides me

palonej · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2013, 03:41:21 PM »

I don't remember Christmas being this bad!!!

Nikoman · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2013, 03:46:20 PM »

I know the feeling!!!
It's called torture.

Motorhead · « **Reply #12 on:** July 23, 2013, 04:15:30 PM »

Where's my new TOY

nced · « **Reply #13 on:** July 23, 2013, 04:26:18 PM »

Quote from: mkwilcox on July 23, 2013, 09:09:58 AM

Are the HW98 and HW95 actions the same, just a different stock? I'm starting to get an itch for a .177 Weihrauch similar to my D34 .22.

Well.....the action is similar, however the HW98 has shrouded barrel and target style adjustable stock as shown here......

My latest Beeman R9 is a rebadged HW95 with different trim, no iron sites, but includes a set of two piece scope rings and muzzle break like this.....

The HW95 includes iron sites but no scope rings or muzzle break and shorter plainer stock like this..........

barcabarca · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:05:41 AM »

Sooo... let me ask the question again because I am REALLY curious. Does any body know if the only differences are the barrel shroud and stock between a HW 95 and the HW 98? Are the trigger unit, volume of compression chamber and barrel length the same? Would it work as accurately and just be a fit-to-the-shooter difference?

Nikoman · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:14:18 AM »

It's all the same. The Rekord trigger is the same unit in both models, compression tube is the same.

Motorhead · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:18:39 AM »

Pretty dang sure the 95/98/R9 are the SAME mechanics. Standard HW Rekord trigger blocks in all.
Main tube/Piston uses same seal sets and springs BOMK.

The 98 is NOT shrouded, but is a steel sleeve over the barrel adding muzzle end weight and rigidity only. There is no air space, baffles or anything shroud about it.

barcabarca · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2013, 10:56:15 AM »

Thanks Guys, I appreciate that information on the HW 98vHW95.

nced · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2013, 11:44:26 AM »

"The 98 is NOT shrouded"
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Oooopppsssss.....bad choice of wording......should have written "sleeved"! Thanks for the correction!

Matter of fact, a new HW98 barrel can be bought from this source for under $100
http://www.specialtyshootingsportsoutdoors.com/air-gun-parts/weihrauch/barrels/weihrauch-hw98-beeman-r11-barrel-177-cal.html
I have contemplated buying one for my R9 but I don't know if I would like the extra weight of the SLEEVE........sure LOOKS nice though!

palonej · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2013, 11:56:06 AM »

It is blued beautifully Ed!! Just got my 98 yesterday. Tried to get a decent shot of the barrel for you.

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