Break Barrel The "Best"? Weihrauch springer....

[PapaT]

OK all,

It's come down to the handy and versatile "Jack of All Trades" HW50 breakbarrel vs the "No Compromises" Field Target favorite, the HW97k.

Please take however many moments of reflection you need to be confident in your final choice between these two.

HW50, I too am traded for jack.

 

[Hoppalong Doc]

I love shooting my H97K: it's accurate and solidly built while still being beautiful to behold. This wooden stock just feels good somehow in my hands.
I don't yet own a HW50 . . . but it is tops on my list. It too holds onto a traditional wooden beauty. I understand that its light enough to shoot all day. It all comes down to the simple fact that I just love shooting. It can't hurt that Weihrauch makes their rifles to last forever. To answer the original question : the rifle of choice is my HW97K. Orv.

 

[Farmplinker2]

50 for me, though I would prefer a 77.

 

[Fishing 43]

Between those choices, I would have to go with the 50.

 

[Jaabaa]

I'm taking the 50s over the 97k for the simple reason of weight.

 

[Scriv]

1,4,5,7 for the first.
1,7 for the second.
Just a note I didn't read ahead I just played along as I read the post. Interesting thread.

 

[Scriv]

And the 50 for the win. Having aquired both the same day, I, hands down have shot more pellets thru the 50 without a doubt.

 

[Danman]

And the 50 for the win. Having aquired both the same day, I, hands down have shot more pellets thru the 50 without a doubt.

Yip, this aged well I now own the unassuming, but oh so good HW50S. Enough power for pesting (2 down so far with it), light weight, and smooth. I shoot it as new but at the 1 year mark hoping to strip it down and have a look inside.

 

[jps2486]

I own or have owned or have used the following:

1. R7 (still own)
2. R9 (have owned)
3. HW95 (still own)
4. HW97K (have owned)
5. HW35E (still own)
6. R8 (have owned)

Others? Lots of folks like the HW50, but I find it's a wallflower between the HW30 and the HW95. My 95 is tuned down to 13 fpe which is about what the 50 shoots. I think the 95 is a more robust design, so I just can't get excited about the 50. What does interest me is the HW77 Long. They don't sell those here and it seems that the 97K's popularity supersedes it. I blew the opportunity to buy one-shame on me. My collection is getting rather large for my old age and I stupidly passed it up. I know, you can't take them with you, but they are fun to play with until the Lord calls me home.

Update:
7. HW95-bought another
8. HW50S-bought 2, .177 and .22

Why my sudden change in attitude about the 50? After listening to all you folks and those in the UK raving about these, I had to see for myself. I bought the first one in .177. It shot 10.5 fpe and is superbly accurate right out of the box. I was so impressed that I bought another in .22 cal. This one shot over 11 fpe. No need to kit these gun at this point. They are harder to cock than I expected, but not bad. Why this gun is called an entry level gun is beyond me. I consider it a good all-rounder. Wonderful rifle and low cost.

 

[Doc Holiday]

Update:
7. HW95-bought another
8. HW50S-bought 2, .177 and .22

Why my sudden change in attitude about the 50? After listening to all you folks and those in the UK raving about these, I had to see for myself. I bought the first one in .177. It shot 10.5 fpe and is superbly accurate right out of the box. I was so impressed that I bought another in .22 cal. This one shot over 11 fpe. No need to kit these gun at this point. They are harder to cock than I expected, but not bad. Why this gun is called an entry level gun is beyond me. I consider it a good all-rounder. Wonderful rifle and low cost.

Nice. So you like the HW50 better than the HW30?
Of the .177 and .22 HW50, which is your favorite caliber and why?

 

[jps2486]

Nice. So you like the HW50 better than the HW30?
Of the .177 and .22 HW50, which is your favorite caliber and why?

.177. Slightly more accurate, but I could live with either.

 

[Scriv]

Nice. So you like the HW50 better than the HW30?
Of the .177 and .22 HW50, which is your favorite caliber and why?

I'd like to have a 50 in .20, that would be the thing. The 50 over the 30? I think that I like the 30 better, but only able to have one? I stand by my original statement, I'd take a 50 every time. Thankfully, I don't have to choose.

 

[Jaabaa]

I only have had the 30 and 50 so I'm not qualify to make a judgement here.

 

[Scriv]

I only have had the 30 and 50 so I'm not qualify to make a judgement here.

It's like ice cream. Vanilla was my favorite until I tried chocolate. Better get some more HW 's

 

[Elexious Musick]

It's like ice cream. Vanilla was my favorite until I tried chocolate. Better get some more HW 's

I love my Beeman R1/HW80! 50 lb cocking force not so much, lol.

 

[Doc Holiday]

I only have had the 30 and 50 so I'm not qualify to make a judgement here.

Well of the two you have, if you could only have one, which are you keeping?

 

[Fishing 43]

Doc I’ll chime in on this choice since I’m mostly a hunter/ pester. The 50 177 would be my choice , more power and range. But us pellet slingers know that accuracy kills.

 

[Payner44]

Here goes!

(1) HW50 vs (2) HW35....1
(3) HW80 vs (4) HW95....4
(5) HW97 vs (6) HW98....5
(7) HW30 vs (8) HW90....7

Coincidentally, I own all the ones I picked, plus #2!

 

[Doc Holiday]

Here goes!

(1) HW50 vs (2) HW35....1
(3) HW80 vs (4) HW95....4
(5) HW97 vs (6) HW98....5
(7) HW30 vs (8) HW90....7

Coincidentally, I own all the ones I picked, plus #2!

And your favorite one is?

 

[Payner44]

I love then all, but pick the HW50 by the smallest margins! Plus, I have a Diana 46 that's right there with the HW50!!