HW-30s .22 cal.

[Tinknocker1]

does anybody own one here on the site ? if so how well do you like it in .22 cal ? 

thanks
Andy

[JimL911]

I don't have one in .22 as I think the power level is better suited to .177. In .22 it would be relegated to strictly plinking. Unless you can get a great deal on it get it in .177. The accuracy of this diminutive gun brings a smile to my face every time I pull the trigger.

[Tinknocker1]

thanks Jim

looking for somebody that owns one in .22

[Marc]

I had one in .22 - should have never sold it!  I use H&N green pellets in it, a little lighter ammo, and it would punch thru both sides of a tin can at 30 yards.  I think with light pellets it's a REALLY nice little gun - but have not shot one in .177 to compare. 

[Tinknocker1]

I had one in .22 - should have never sold it!  I use H&N green pellets in it, a little lighter ammo, and it would punch thru both sides of a tin can at 30 yards.  I think with light pellets it's a REALLY nice little gun - but have not shot one in .177 to compare.

thanks for the reply Marc that's the kind of info i was looking for i own one in .177 i think i need one in .22 also 

[Petey]

Why not just buy a Barrel? cheaper ..and you if don't like it you won't have a bunch of money invested.
http://www.specialtyshootingsportsoutdoors.com/air-gun-parts/weihrauch/barrels.html
If you go this route , call them and order it with a new cocking arm and have them attach it....makes for a one two and you're done swap.
JMTCW,
Petey

[Tinknocker1]

Why not just buy a Barrel? cheaper ..and you if don't like it you won't have a bunch of money invested.
http://www.specialtyshootingsportsoutdoors.com/air-gun-parts/weihrauch/barrels.html
If you go this route , call them and order it with a new cocking arm and have them attach it....makes for a one two and you're done swap.
JMTCW,
Petey

thanks for the reply Petey that would be a great option 

[BmaS]

I had one in .22 - should have never sold it!  I use H&N green pellets in it, a little lighter ammo, and it would punch thru both sides of a tin can at 30 yards.  I think with light pellets it's a REALLY nice little gun - but have not shot one in .177 to compare. 

I have the one that Marc sold!
It shoots great.  The fit, finish, operation, and accuracy is everything you would expect from HW.  Everything else I shoot is .22, so I figured that would be a good option.  I'm not disappointed with this little rifle, but .22 is asking a bit much from such a small spring/compression chamber.  I've been feeding it AA Falcon domes, and it does ok -- just don't expect distances out of it like you might with an R1.  I'd be interested to see what it would do as a .177

[Tinknocker1]

I had one in .22 - should have never sold it!  I use H&N green pellets in it, a little lighter ammo, and it would punch thru both sides of a tin can at 30 yards.  I think with light pellets it's a REALLY nice little gun - but have not shot one in .177 to compare. 

I have the one that Marc sold!
It shoots great.  The fit, finish, operation, and accuracy is everything you would expect from HW.  Everything else I shoot is .22, so I figured that would be a good option.  I'm not disappointed with this little rifle, but .22 is asking a bit much from such a small spring/compression chamber.  I've been feeding it AA Falcon domes, and it does ok -- just don't expect distances out of it like you might with an R1.  I'd be interested to see what it would do as a .177

thanks for the reply Sam i think i am going to order one 

[lillysdad621]

It is a .177 that is easier to load... plus the .22 are generally even quieter (if that is even possible) while firing (and noisier on impact, of course). As you know they are not long distance guns, the one i had was great out to 25 yards. I set it up with a Beeman 3x scope and was lucky enough that it liked light pellets (hobbies at 11.9 gr shot an average of 493 fps.). Great plinker, but also incredibly effective back yard pester. If i remember right zeroed at 10 yards will give you a PBR from like 7 to about 20 or 21 yards... just aim and shoot. And the farthest squirrel dropped at 27 yards with about 1 to 1.5 inch drop... noggin shots are still very humane, as the pellets still carry about 4 FPE from the original 7 available... starlings just drop as a flat wall of lead cleanly knocks them off their perch. As i said, not a great long or medium distance hunter, but by far the best carry around rifle available really light and the .22 is very forgiving as well as being unforgivable to pest, within its limitation. any shot pass 20 yards and you are missing the point... at that point i would say a HW50 in .22 takes over... enjoy it!!!

[tjk]

If you want more speed with a larger pellet, why not go with a .20 caliber instead. I have one and it has turned I to one of my favorite pesters and plinking shooters. Just food for thought.