Surprise New Rifle! (Weihrauch Content)

[WoodsmanJim 160]

Well there I was just perusing the internet whilst having my lie-in this morning and what do I see but an interesting advert for a HW90 that was local-ish to me. Seemed like a bit of a bargain so although I wasn't really looking for a rifle right now, especially a gas ram break barrel, I thought I'd give the guy a call and see. Sure enough it was still there and sounded good so I went to see it. Now I've never owned, or even shot a gas ram rifle so I wasn't sure what to expect. A quick google reassured me that the HW90 was indeed in keeping with the rest of the Weihrauch range, that being that it was a fine rifle and accurate to fair ranges in the right hands. So, long story short I went to see it, fired one shot and fell in love. Fired another to make sure it wasn't a fluke, same thing! Just a dull thud, superbly short lock time and very little recoil. So I'm now a Weihrauch owner for the first time in my life! Apparently it was sent to Hull Cartridge to be serviced, new seals and set to 11ft/lb only 100 shots ago, so although she's an older model, internally she's good to go! The way it shoots I believe the guy too, so smooth and the power is spot on too.

 

Have some pics to make up for my rambling...

 

 

 

An unexpected but not unwelcome turn of events today and I got to bed with one more rifle in the cupboard. Happy times!

 

Jim

[porkybella 284]

Spill the beans then how much

[WoodsmanJim 160]

A gentleman never tells Porky, but considering its age and that it has a few light battle scars, I was very happy to add it to my armory.

[bigmac 97kt 13,775]

Very nice mate old or not these rifles will out last you, weihrauch will still be here when we have turned back to dust and some of the old one,s are the best one,s out there atvbmac

[fret78 87]

There's always room for one more, just empty out the non essential items, like food and clothing...

[stealthy1 3,964]

I'd like to own a gun for every pair of shoes my Mrs owns Nice gun for the right money, what did you give for it?

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

There brilliant, had mine stolen and wasted money buying something different..you will take a lot of stuff with that I'm sure

[WoodsmanJim 160]

Thanks guys, glad you all think it's decent too. I had that feeling I might've bought unwisely as I'm not really up to speed on Weihrauchs other than having handled hw100's and 97's and knowing they're a solid brand generally.

 

Stealthy - How many pairs of shoes does your Mrs own? The price was right mate, don't worry

 

BBB - gutted for you mate, that must've been a bad day. I hope to take lots with it, I was just thinking about going to .177 to have a faster pellet. This is .22 though, which I've always favoured really, and seeing as it's much quieter than my old 52 I reckon that'll make a lot of difference. I hope you're right!

 

Jim

[secretagentmole 1,701]

Nice rifle, very nice rifle! Well done!

[pianoman 3,587]

The great thing about Weihrauch from years past is that, their rifles were built to last with the very best quality you could find in an air rifle. Even if the exterior quality is suffering from owners neglect, they are terrific on the inside.

 

I've never owned one of these but, I've shot with my mate here, AndyFR1968 who swears by his. I've shot well with his HW90 .20cal rifle and it's a little gem. A real little honey of a rifle. He keeps it in top fettle mind. Superb is not enough to describe it.

 

Well done on what will prove a great bargain!

 

Simon

[andyfr1968 772]

I've had mine now for sixteen years from new. I strip, clean and re-grease the ram every two or three years. The thing's fired tens of thousands of pellets and has never let me down, in all that time and all that use in all weathers I've never had to replace one single part.

 

Just keep a light hold on it and the accuracy will be superb. They're the best break barrel rifle ever made, IMO, although there's plenty who will disagree. The older ones are better

[hunter100t 56]

Got to agree with andyfr1968 jim, I have three ! A 90 TB, An fac 90, and i bought a spare that was going cheap just in case i needed a part or two, I replaced the trigger unit on the 90 TB after 21 years of HEAVY use, but that is the only thing in all that time.

Solid is the word i would use, solid and dependable. ENJOY IT !

 

atb phil

[Marksman 934]

Cracking rifles!

I've not long sold one and tbh was a joy to shoot, I just couldn't get on with the shape of the comb

 

Darryl

[Marksman 934]

Oops double post!

Edited May 14, 2013 by Marksman

[stealthy1 3,964]

Thanks guys, glad you all think it's decent too. I had that feeling I might've bought unwisely as I'm not really up to speed on Weihrauchs other than having handled hw100's and 97's and knowing they're a solid brand generally.

 

Stealthy - How many pairs of shoes does your Mrs own? The price was right mate, don't worry

 

BBB - gutted for you mate, that must've been a bad day. I hope to take lots with it, I was just thinking about going to .177 to have a faster pellet. This is .22 though, which I've always favoured really, and seeing as it's much quieter than my old 52 I reckon that'll make a lot of difference. I hope you're right!

 

Jim

 

 

Cant see how man shoes, to many hadbags on top of them