Air Arms or Weihrauch?

[stealthy1 3,964]

I had a HW97K and I liked it, I've still got a HW77, which is the first one. I only got rid of the HW97 because I had to trade it in to get the money agianst a HW100T, so I would go for the 97, no air to worry about, and whacks bunnies easily!

[Big bald beautiful 1,231]

wouldnt buy another theoben, the triggers are pants and they shouldnt be on a gun costed £410 plus

[Bush Rummager 4,668]

Thanks, Bush Rummager! I'm checking out all three this weekend..... the Theoben is beginning to seem more attractive. I'll see how they all feel. Thanks.

 

Just to add, whilst you're at the shop, ask if you can run a pellet or two through each gun? even if its only into a backstop, will give you more of idea to compare triggers, recoil, noise and even the cocking of each gun. My Evo is 177 cal, gun only £370 new. Take your time and get the gun that YOUR happy with.

[severnsider 0]

Ive had an HW97k, AA TX200 HC, and most recently a Theoben Evoulution Carbine.

 

Id have to say that all three guns are excellent but I preffered the Theoben. I found it shot more smoothly and I could shoot out a bit further with it. It was a lot lighter than the other two as well.

 

The reason I recently got rid was that I got sick of the gas ram leaking air. Ihad it back for repair three times !!.

 

The best trigger has to be the Weirach though. cant fault them !

 

The weirach may not look the most modern but its old predecessor the 77 has been around for years and is still going strong so that says enough for the quality of such guns.

 

 

One things for sure though, you wont go far wrong with any of them !!

 

Again, thanks to all of you for your helpful replies! Hopefully I'll be sorted in a week or so.

Cheers.

[anndy 0]

hi there

i have hw hw95 hw 97 hw 100

very well made built to last the hw & 97 probably the best spring gun you can buy

[ian 0]

i've got the hw97k very good gun apart from the weight of it very good triger aswell had it for about 3years now no problems with it at all great gun

[j.stuart 0]

i think you should take a look at the bsa lightning tactical and when the spring wears in a year or 2 get it gas rammed.

id go for a gas rammed theoben or bsa lightning tbh.

just my opinion and ive used all rifles mentioned.

[hw97 8]

i would go for the hw97k lovely gun bit of a twang but put a 12flb v-match kit init u carnt go wrong i reckon there the best springer around just my opinion but i do like the look of the theoben 2

[severnsider 0]

i would go for the hw97k lovely gun bit of a twang but put a 12flb v-match kit init u carnt go wrong i reckon there the best springer around just my opinion but i do like the look of the theoben 2

 

Thank you all very much for your help and comments. Have just found a fine s/h TX200 MkIII - fiddly to load, but a lovely rifle too, so I shall be happy with that for a while I think.

Cheers all,

Mike

[Paul W 0]

I've got a .22 HW97k and it gets more trips into the woods than my Daystate harrier. I've got absolutely no complaints with it, its no louder than the aweful hammer DOINK! on the Daystate and it comes up to the shoulder better. Lots of power, V accurate and a satisfying, well machined hiss when its cocked.

 

Regards,

Paul.

[The one 8,482]

Ive got a air arms s300 but that's because i got it at a great price

[Guest ROCKAFELLA!]

plane and simple airarms s410!!!!!

[AKeeNShoT 5]

I cant stand my Weihrauch and if I were to buy another air rifle it would be a S410.

 

CBW

 

sorry for the hi-jack, what you got sell, probably to me and buy a new'un

[Deker 3,478]

You are talking different things and the answer will be different for each individual...the Weirauch is almost certainly the best built...typical overengineered/over weight german technology...probably last forever!

 

Theoben (the company) has undergone a number of changes over the last few years, not all for the better, product wise!

 

AA has also been bought by NSP Engineering (few years back now) but MY choice would be AA...but NOT 200, the 410!!!

 

Each to their own!!!

 

What is the best...define BEST

[Sexy_Shot 5]

cannot beat the weirauch hw90 mate