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I have yet to own a HW35E. Wanting to get the wife into springers. She is 5'2 and petite. Both of us are not young pups any more (50's or just shy of). Would the HW35E in .177 be a good pick for her?
Hw30 is a better pick. It's 2 plus pounds lighter and much easier to use. Here's my wife with her's.
Both guns have the same long reach to the trigger that may be a stretch for her. My wife is 5'9" and manages ok. If your wife has short fingers she may need a set back trigger on either gun.
The length of pull on the Hw30s is 14" not particularly short either. I never measured it but the length of pull on the Hw35 is probably like other Weihrauchs which is around a half inch longer than the Hw30s.
Both guns have the same long reach to the trigger that may be a stretch for her. My wife is 5'9" and manages ok. If your wife has short fingers she may need a set back trigger on either gun.
The length of pull on the Hw30s is 14" not particularly short either. I never measured it but the length of pull on the Hw35 is probably like other Weihrauchs which is around a half inch longer than the Hw30s.
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My wife is a petite sweetheart as well. She has enjoyed her easy to manage R7 for about 35 years, or more. You'll probably like it too!
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Forget the 35 …Despite being my preferred hunting rifle, its a full on mans rifle and too heavy for some of them. Remember, you need to factor in a scope and mounts when making your choice which all adds up.
The 30 is a much better choice as stated above, but another idea is going for a Black composite stock version of a mid range rifle…50, Diana 34 etc.
You can subtract a good 1/2LB for a compo stock compared to wood, but then allowing her full power benefits.
The 30 is super accurate but starts to fall over if long range shooting in windy conditions, being 150 fps down on an average running 34, or 50 (typically running 800 fps to 850 fps..and have flatter trajectory, but depends how serious you want to get with it.
The 30 is a much better choice as stated above, but another idea is going for a Black composite stock version of a mid range rifle…50, Diana 34 etc.
You can subtract a good 1/2LB for a compo stock compared to wood, but then allowing her full power benefits.
The 30 is super accurate but starts to fall over if long range shooting in windy conditions, being 150 fps down on an average running 34, or 50 (typically running 800 fps to 850 fps..and have flatter trajectory, but depends how serious you want to get with it.
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Stevoo is correct, the 35 is a lovely classic but weighs about 8 pounds, and the receiver tube is longer and 5mm bigger in diameter than the HW 30/R7 (or HW 50). It's a handful.
One thing I would mention is that HW rifles are renowned for the trigger blade's being quite a reach from the grip, so the long-ish "pull" dimension (trigger-to-butt) of the stock is a little misleading. The relationship of the grip to the butt is more "mainstream," and comfortable for the great majority of adult humans.
One thing I would mention is that HW rifles are renowned for the trigger blade's being quite a reach from the grip, so the long-ish "pull" dimension (trigger-to-butt) of the stock is a little misleading. The relationship of the grip to the butt is more "mainstream," and comfortable for the great majority of adult humans.
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Some hands on perspective. Kim is about 5’ 4” and loves her HW30. Easy to cock, easy to handle. She shot my 35E once and didn’t care for it. Heavy, long, and more recoil and report compared to the 30. She does like my peep sighted Diana Model 34 that Steveoo mentioned above. It’s long, but considerably lighter than the HW35E even with a wood stock. You know your needs better than we. For short distance I’d go with the HW30. I didn’t see anyone mention it but if you want to stay with HW the HW50 is a stellar all around springer In either .177 or .22. Kim is deadly with hers.
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Everything stated above is correct. My wife is also 5'2"ish and has trouble properly securing an R8 (dimensionally similar to an HW50 and considerably smaller than an HW35) against her body with her right hand and reaching the muzzle with her left to cock it. Even the relatively mild HW35 would be a beast to cock from the middle of the barrel.
I think everyone who appreciates break barrels should have an HW35. Buy it for her and if she can shoot it, great. If not, even better, keep it for yourself and buy her an HW30 so she can shoot with you.
I bought my wife an HW 30 years ago and immediately liked it so much I bought myself an R7.
I think everyone who appreciates break barrels should have an HW35. Buy it for her and if she can shoot it, great. If not, even better, keep it for yourself and buy her an HW30 so she can shoot with you.
I bought my wife an HW 30 years ago and immediately liked it so much I bought myself an R7.
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Having a hard time keeping my wants out of the picture , walnut and pest control. 35 is out. Pondering the 30 vs 50, wife is leaning towards the 30 right now. Awaiting input/info from AoA, might be putting down some $ today.
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The HW50 is a lot harder to cock than a HW30/R7. Manageable weight wise but definitely much harder to cock. My wife prefers to shoot off hand. I don't remember her ever shooting her R7 from a rest. She likes the no longer available Beeman sport aperture sight as well. Set it and forget it for 30+ years. I am willing to bet you will enjoy it also.
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Order placed with AoA on the 30s. Thanks everyone for the advice, we will at least post a picture of the rifle when received.
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Really nice rifle. I sold m HW30 in the near past to buy a Beeman R7. Same action, but IMO a better stock. And did I say accurate?
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post # 2 , that is a great looking range good berm with a solid looking fence on top ( and of course a lovely wife )
as for rifles i like the HW 30 or 50
as for rifles i like the HW 30 or 50
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That's a private club range in Freeport NY. It's on the Freeport PBA property. They share the range use. It's not cheap but it's well run and the 50' indoor range is open 24/7/365 for members. Belonging there is necessary because I can't shoot a pellet gun in my NY backyard without helicopters and swat teams. I didn't renew this year because I'm relocating to Arkansas this summer. There I'll have enough room geographically and politically to shoot anything I want at anytime.
And thank you my wife is lovely and shoots better than me (and most men) at the range.
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Well, I am quite green when it comes to airguns....But I'm posting anyway.
In my limited experience, I'd say the HW30 is the way to go.
I looked at a HW30 at a show possibly for my son, although he's 9 and it's maybe a bit too long for him. Otherwise, probably the best combination I've seen as far as cocking force and weight. I have a HW35E for a couple weeks now and I love it. I bought it to shoot iron sights. If I were planning to scope an air gun I'll buy a different model. (Mainly the weight and stock shape).
Maybe you should pick up a HW30 and trim the stock a little? I looked at an older model with a stock that was shaped more ideally for trimming. Seems the new models would be a little difficult to cut/trim down.
In my limited experience, I'd say the HW30 is the way to go.
I looked at a HW30 at a show possibly for my son, although he's 9 and it's maybe a bit too long for him. Otherwise, probably the best combination I've seen as far as cocking force and weight. I have a HW35E for a couple weeks now and I love it. I bought it to shoot iron sights. If I were planning to scope an air gun I'll buy a different model. (Mainly the weight and stock shape).
Maybe you should pick up a HW30 and trim the stock a little? I looked at an older model with a stock that was shaped more ideally for trimming. Seems the new models would be a little difficult to cut/trim down.
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I have been shooting airguns just shy of 50 years, but no experience with a HW30. I do have a recent 35e and set it up with irons, specifically a Anschutz rear with a Gehmann adjustable iris, It will never have an optic, just too much fun and easy to handle with the irons. I honestly got the 35e because of the walnut stock
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Having had other HW's, I'm not impressed with the HW30s received today. IMHO, feels and assembled like a low tier rifle in the HW lineup to ME. I'm in remorse and unfortunately she bought it with her money. Biting my tongue.
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Hmm, that's a bummer. When I was looking at a few HW's I kinda got the feeling that the 30 was the base model so to speak? Post a couple photos of your new rifle.Having had other HW's, I'm not impressed with the HW30s received today. IMHO, feels and assembled like a low tier rifle in the HW lineup to ME. I'm in remorse and unfortunately she bought it with her money. Biting my tongue.
I did get the feeling that the new style stocks/checkering made the newer HW rifles feel a little cheapened. I only own one Air Rifle for now. I bought a finger groove HW-35 over every other model simply because it was built (and felt) as though it were a real quality firearm. But it's pretty heavy with a long reach to the trigger. Fits me quite well, but not suitable for a woman or a boy.
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