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triggerfest · « **on:** August 16, 2014, 06:28:32 AM »

I have had the HW97k in .177, I was not satisfied about the caliber... .22 also loads easier.

I like the size of the HW50, but it is also a kind of lively...

I like the .20 caliber and I think it has the best match with the HW95 ?

Always good to have a powerhouse like the HW80, but is it hold sensitive ??

Only for the HW50 I would make a consession on the caliber (move to .22)...

My shooting behaviour...? Leisure shooting on targets/cards and plinking, up to distances of 45 yards. No hunting.

Looking forward to your advice

uglymike · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2014, 08:46:16 AM »

I went with the HW95 in .20 caliber. After a tune/kit......if you don't like it I'll take it off your hands if the price is right

ptpalpha · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2014, 10:05:38 AM »

Quote from: uglymike on August 16, 2014, 08:46:16 AM

I went with the HW95 in .20 caliber. After a tune/kit......if you don't like it I'll take it off your hands if the price is right

Same here.

triggerfest · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2014, 11:49:44 AM »

Ok, good start...

Why ?

palonej · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2014, 12:39:00 PM »

I have a 97 and a 98 both in 177.
Both are awesome rifles....made extremely well, stupid accurate and both are absolute joys to shoot.
Bit of a cop out, but you will be thrilled with either!
Good luck!!

Petey · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2014, 12:52:45 PM »

What do want to do with it?..................................
If you just want to collect them , Get one of each.

Happy Shootin !
Petey

lillysdad621 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2014, 12:57:14 PM »

HW80. good all around rifle... classic lines and typical good quality, plus energy enough for most small game... just not a target rifle...

MikieG · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2014, 01:38:59 PM »

I doubt you can get anything bad from HW. everything listed has different applications.
I have an R1. I have .177 and .22 barrels for it. I really dont have any preference to either.
Because I am a springer guy, the R1 fits the bill for me. Although, I do fancy an R7.

JimL911 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2014, 05:15:11 PM »

My .177 50S is stupid accurate due to the lower power. I really only need to pull the trigger. It is not hold sensitive.
The down side is the cocking effort for the power. Not unbearable but you are closer to 30lbs than 20 to latch the piston.

I went with the 77 over the 97 because sometimes I like to plink with open sights. You can remove the blade sight and use a standard HW globe. It is .20 and does about 15 fpe. Because of the weight and caliber it is just as easy to shoot as my 50. The only thing I would change is getting the 77k. It handles better.

My 95 is .177 and tends to require more effort to shoot accurately. The larger caliber should tame it down.
You could go for the 95 in .177 and install JM's UK power kit to get the power closer to the 50 and have easier cocking than the 50 as well.

Hope this can help.

EMrider · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2014, 06:42:12 PM »

It all comes down to how you intend to shoot the gun.

The build quality on all of the Weihrauchs I have owned has been top notch.

IMHO, the R7 and the R1 (HW80) capture both ends of the spectrum from Weihrauch.

The R1 is a hunting rifle. A very accurate powerhouse that is built like a tank.....with a weight to match.

The R7 is the best target and close range small game rifle and very easy to shoot.

The R9/HW95 is somewhere in between.

FWIW, I reach for my R7 more than all of the others combined.

R

Booger · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2014, 11:15:00 PM »

I went with the HW80 & 50. I have a R11 (HW98) cousin of the R9 in .177 and it is as accurate as my TX200MK3 (maybe more). If you really want a HW97 there is a tuned one in the classifieds. If I had the money I would jump on it. Mike is a good dude and shoots straight.

Side note: If I sell another gun I just might jump on it myself.

tjk · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2014, 11:23:26 PM »

"IMHO, the R7 and the R1 (HW80) capture both ends of the spectrum from Weihrauch." "dang" straight. I love my HW30 deluxe in .20 as well as my R1 carbine,.... Also in .20,...... Imagine that

You know, one of my favorite rifle to caliber combinations is the Diana 34 in .22 cal, and the same feeling goes for the R1 in 5.0mm. I honestly think the reason Doc Beeman came up with the R1 was to promote this caliber. And boy does it

Very solid build, great power, and accuracy with surgical precision at 30 to 50 yards. Even further if you have the real estate. What more could you ask for in a break barrel springer.

Calmark · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:52:37 AM »

Even though its not on your poll, I vote for the Beeman R7///HW30. I do lots of leisure shooting and plinking with my R7 out to 45 yards quite regularly. Its a lower-powered spring piston rifle though, but the benefit is there is generally low hold sensitivity like you are looking for. Even though I own other Weihrauch rifles, my R7s are what I pick up to shoot the majority of the time since they are so lightweight and user-friendly. The Beeman R7 also comes in .20 cal. and if you wanted .22 cal., that can be found in the HW30 model.

triggerfest · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:43:24 PM »

Thanks, I have the Diana 21, which is pretty equivalent to the R7 though...

But I do like the shooting cycle of such an airgun, but then with a little bit more power please

Like the poll shows, I consider the HW50s now, but in terms of accuracy compared with the HW97k - any thoughts...?

Btw the way, I own a Diana 34 .22 too, so the 95 in .20 might be a nice addition to it...

Choices, choices...

Booger · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:46:42 PM »

Quote from: rudeboy on August 17, 2014, 12:43:24 PM

Thanks, I have the Diana 21, which is pretty equivalent to the R7 though...

But I do like the shooting cycle of such an airgun, but then with a little bit more power please

Like the poll shows, I consider the HW50s now, but in terms of accuracy compared with the HW97k - any thoughts...?

Btw the way, I own a Diana 34 .22 too, so the 95 in .20 might be a nice addition to it...

Choices, choices...

My only problem with .20 caliber is I am a poor man. LOL I have several .177, .22, .25 caliber guns and to add a .20 would just damage my finances even more.

tomykay12 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2014, 01:06:01 PM »

HW50 s in .22. Some will make the case for .177 in this model, and I cannot argue. However, the larger pellet seems to tame the twang, buzz, whatever in stock form. Mine is a pleasure to shoot and plenty accurate. Not that hard to cock unless there is a medical/physical issue. If cocking effort is a concern, get the R7, tk

ancient1one · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2014, 01:14:43 PM »

" Leisure shooting on targets/cards and plinking, up to distances of 45 yards. No hunting"

Either the 95 or 50 would be my pick. Probably the 50 for the above applications in .177 because of cost and availability of pellets. For hunting/plinking/targets the 95 in .20 caliber would be my choice especially for shots beyond 35 yards.

triggerfest · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2014, 03:48:46 PM »

Quote from: palonej on August 16, 2014, 12:39:00 PM

I have a 97 and a 98 both in 177.
Both are awesome rifles....made extremely well, stupid accurate and both are absolute joys to shoot.
Bit of a cop out, but you will be thrilled with either!
Good luck!!

Cool stuff

From a break barrel vs fixed barrel perspective, do you notice any differences in accuracy or hold sensivity ?

Cheers !

Booger · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2014, 04:43:40 PM »

Quote from: rudeboy on August 17, 2014, 03:48:46 PM

Quote from: palonej on August 16, 2014, 12:39:00 PM
I have a 97 and a 98 both in 177.
Both are awesome rifles....made extremely well, stupid accurate and both are absolute joys to shoot.
Bit of a cop out, but you will be thrilled with either!
Good luck!!

Cool stuff

From a break barrel vs fixed barrel perspective, do you notice any differences in accuracy or hold sensivity ?

Cheers !

I can not tell you about the 97, but the 98/R11 do not seem very hold sensitive to me. I will be getting her a full tune from crown to trigger like I did my TX200, and then a true comparison can be made after I send my TX200 to the spa after at least 25,000 shots and maybe closer to 40,000.

darren · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2014, 10:22:08 PM »

97k......in.20 cal blues in thumbhole walnut stock, bkl. Mounts and a Bushnell.elite scope......but that is just off the top of my head.....not like I have looked at it at all......KLANG........where was I?

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