HW77 Questions...

[Jayd 0]

Hi all,

 

As you may have seen, I am currently the owner of a Weihrauch HW77. Just a couple of questions really.

 

> What is the power output from stock (.22)? I've seen in a magazine it was 11.5 ft/lb, but I'm interested in how accurate this may be.

 

> What are the best pellets in your experience? I just bought some Wasp pellets to get the scope set up, but I've seen some Bisley Pest Control, which weigh in at 18.2 grains according to the booklet. From the marketing spiel, they sound like they could put most vermin out of it's misery straightaway, but I'm just curious as to people's opinions.

 

Cheers.

[ABDog 0]

The non FAC Weihrauch springers are reputed to produce around 11.5 quite consistently.

 

Air Arms pellets are supposed to be good in .22 flavour.

 

I use H&N FTT's in my HW95K .177 and they seem ok. Not that I have vast experience of pellets (or shooting).

[Jayd 0]

Thanks for your reply. I'll look into the AA pellets. They seem to command quite a high price tag, so there must be something good . I'll also look into the FTT's aswell.

 

I'm curious as to if/how the power output varies dependant on the pellets used, can you shed any light on this?

 

Thanks again.

[j.stuart 0]

The non FAC Weihrauch springers are reputed to produce around 11.5 quite consistently.

 

Air Arms pellets are supposed to be good in .22 flavour.

 

I use H&N FTT's in my HW95K .177 and they seem ok. Not that I have vast experience of pellets (or shooting).

 

agreed,

aa or h+n.now your questions.

all rifles will vari power wise and vari again with different pellets.

if you zero with wasps then use a different brand you will lose the zero as different weights of pellet produce different power and accuracy.

springer are more consistent then pcps.

 

heres a tip between 10.00-11.00 with quality light clean pellets like aa will produce the best results,low power-less recoil, clean pellet-less gunk, light pellet-travels faster.

 

i favour foot per second over foot pound.

 

i know hw barrells bores are bigger then uk made and walthers so a larger aa 5.52 or 5.53 may suite better,you should also try jsb "basicly same pellets and sizes".

 

you will never get a exact shot cycle or power due to to many in perfections, pellets/spring/air/barrell.

 

try a few different pellet brands over a chronograph and dont use the cheap chron cb on a springer as it will break it over time.

 

hope ive helped a little.

happy hunting

Edited November 10, 2008 by j.stuart