Break Barrel HW50 Moderator Installation who does that kind of work?

[ernroe]

I am thinking about adding a moderator to my HW50. Obviously, I can't do it but who does that kind of work on break barrels?

 

[dunz]

Not sure about the thread on kind, I believe you'll need to have your barrel modified to accept the threads but, I have seen that Weihrauch makes a slip-on type that allows you to keep your open sights. Never used one myself, hopefully someone who has can chime-in on the quality, fit, and finish.

Weihrauch (HW) Weihrauch Moderator for 15mm Barrel - Airgun Silencers

Designed to fit on the Weihrauch 15mm barrels with a cutout to allow use of the factory front sight assembly. This unit will reduce the amount of a noise caused by the air blast from the air rifle. Fits models like the HW30, HW35 and HW50.<br /><br /><span><b>Please Note:</b> These units are...

www.airgunsofarizona.com

 

[ernroe]

Not sure about the thread on kind, I believe you'll need to have your barrel modified to accept the threads but, I have seen that Weihrauch makes a slip-on type that allows you to keep your open sights. Never used one myself, hopefully someone who has can chime-in on the quality, fit, and finish.

Weihrauch (HW) Weihrauch Moderator for 15mm Barrel - Airgun Silencers

Designed to fit on the Weihrauch 15mm barrels with a cutout to allow use of the factory front sight assembly. This unit will reduce the amount of a noise caused by the air blast from the air rifle. Fits models like the HW30, HW35 and HW50.<br /><br /><span><b>Please Note:</b> These units are...

www.airgunsofarizona.com

Thx, that is just the info I needed, appreciate it.

 

[DJNA]

I Would look for qualified Gunsmith, that does Machinist work - local if available. Reach out to him with what you want ( 1/2 x 20 threaded etc. barrel work & recrown if need be). Barrel set in a lathe for cutting thread so everything is centered and square would be preferred route, to avoid any pellet clipping after moderator installed.

Per Dunz - Weihrauch slip on moderator is another more available option. I have a few of them from AOA . They are easy install and do quite the rifle down some - I tried em on my R9 and 97k - only thing I didn’t like was the added length, but wasn’t a deal breaker.

 

[Jaabaa]

Not sure about the thread on kind, I believe you'll need to have your barrel modified to accept the threads but, I have seen that Weihrauch makes a slip-on type that allows you to keep your open sights. Never used one myself, hopefully someone who has can chime-in on the quality, fit, and finish.

Weihrauch (HW) Weihrauch Moderator for 15mm Barrel - Airgun Silencers

Designed to fit on the Weihrauch 15mm barrels with a cutout to allow use of the factory front sight assembly. This unit will reduce the amount of a noise caused by the air blast from the air rifle. Fits models like the HW30, HW35 and HW50.<br /><br /><span><b>Please Note:</b> These units are...

www.airgunsofarizona.com

At $115 I'll have one next month. Let you know. Match up the 30, might even do the 4 x 32 scope, it's $219

 

[dbowling]

John in PA did the one I have. Chopped barrel and threaded 1/2-20. His name is John Thomas, it was his gun I traded him for it, excellent job on it.

 

[ernroe]

I started this thread several weeks ago and since that time I have shot that little HW50 a lot. It shoots so good that I would, at this point, not change a thing. I did put a cheap Red Dot sight on it and it is spinning targets at 40 & 50 yards without a problem.

 

[dbowling]

Good that your HW50 is shooting good most times they do.John only makes them shoot better, one of the best airgun tuners around.

 

[ernroe]

Good that your HW50 is shooting good most times they do.John only makes them shoot better, one of the best airgun tuners around.

Thx for the feedback.

 

[ernroe]

At the risk of showing my ignorance, exactly what is done to the HW50 when tuning? I assume it has to do with harmonics when you consider the spring and vibration. Typically how much does it cost?

 

[hameditor]

At the risk of showing my ignorance, exactly what is done to the HW50 when tuning? I assume it has to do with harmonics when you consider the spring and vibration. Typically how much does it cost?

No ignorance! That's a great question. Different tuners can do different things, I look forward to hearing more on this...

 

[dbowling]

polish all the internals, install spring kits, polish barrels, custom size piston seals etc.. They can do all kinds of stuff that makes a gun shoot/feel better.
I traded for my HW50 already tuned so do not know what he charges, I gave him another springer for a tune on another airgun I had so again no idea.
Ive tuned a few of my RWS springers, a Cometa and a R-9, installed Vortek kits in them and lightly polished rough edges off. They all shot a lot smoother and were easier to shoot accurately.

 

[ernroe]

polish all the internals, install spring kits, polish barrels, custom size piston seals etc.. They can do all kinds of stuff that makes a gun shoot/feel better.
I traded for my HW50 already tuned so do not know what he charges, I gave him another springer for a tune on another airgun I had so again no idea.
Ive tuned a few of my RWS springers, a Cometa and a R-9, installed Vortek kits in them and lightly polished rough edges off. They all shot a lot smoother and were easier to shoot accurately.

Thx for follow up