I want one nice 177 for plinking and possible FT down the road but I keep going back to the hw35 ....what do you guys think? Thanks
Which gun..hw35 ,tx200 or hw97...
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HW77K
It will do anything.
Get the 97 if you never intend to use open sights.
The Weihrauchs have less potential issues than the TX200, and don't have the annoying beartrap ratchet on the side. The Weihrauchs also have better powerplant dimensions, a shorter stroke, and they tend to be nicer shooting at normal power levels because of it.
It will do anything.
Get the 97 if you never intend to use open sights.
The Weihrauchs have less potential issues than the TX200, and don't have the annoying beartrap ratchet on the side. The Weihrauchs also have better powerplant dimensions, a shorter stroke, and they tend to be nicer shooting at normal power levels because of it.
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I have both tx200 and 97k. Both shoot great. 200 looks much nicer. Ease of loading, hands down Weihrauch. My choice 97. Big flaw in my eyes the 200.
I tend to reach for the pro sport over the 200.
Weihrauch hw77 another beauty.
Absolutely love shooting my lgu, but same loading as 200
I tend to reach for the pro sport over the 200.
Weihrauch hw77 another beauty.
Absolutely love shooting my lgu, but same loading as 200
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I recently bought both a HW97 Black Line STL and a TX200 in walnut. Both are great but I find myself shooting the HW97 way more. The finish of the TX200 is outstanding but the HW feels more quality if that make sense. Accuracy seems to be on par with each other, I do find both to have slightly different holds required to best accuracy. I shoot the HW97 much better off hand and TX better margainly off bench. Won't sell either and can't go wrong with either. The price and availability of the hw97 from Krale makes it really hard to beat.
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I had a thing for a TX200 HC, until I shot one and that anti-bear thing just put me way off. Yeah, they are sexyyy, love the Fish Scales, but I own 2 HW97s & 0 TXs.
I will throw in the LGV & LGU into the mix if you can find one. Great shooting guns.
I will throw in the LGV & LGU into the mix if you can find one. Great shooting guns.
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This would be hw 97 I would buy with free shipping
https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/spring-piston/weihrauch-hw97k/
https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/spring-piston/weihrauch-hw97k/
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My friend just purchased a tx and loves it ....but one thing that bothers me is how short both the hw and tx barrels are but he said it's not a concern.
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I love my HW97. Mine currently has an ARH sub 12 fpe spring/guide in it and is shooting super smoothly and accurately at around 11 fpe.
I owned an HW35 for 40 years and never warmed up to it. It never came close to my HW97's accuracy.
I agree with Thumper about considering the HW77. I have recently begun really enjoying shooting indoor 10m and if I were looking today to buy one gun I thought could do it all it would be an HW77. In addition to sharing the benefits of the HW97 the HW77 can be fitted with a really nice aperture sight and, with a softer spring, make a fine 10m gun.
I owned an HW35 for 40 years and never warmed up to it. It never came close to my HW97's accuracy.
I agree with Thumper about considering the HW77. I have recently begun really enjoying shooting indoor 10m and if I were looking today to buy one gun I thought could do it all it would be an HW77. In addition to sharing the benefits of the HW97 the HW77 can be fitted with a really nice aperture sight and, with a softer spring, make a fine 10m gun.
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I found AOA to be cheaper than Krale. Krale has a lower base price than AOA with Weihrauch guns but AOA has free shipping and no tax. My HW95 was cheaper from AOA compared to what I would have had to pay if I purchased it from Krale after tax and shipping.
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The only difference I found was you reach further with the long barrel when breaking. All very accurate.
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I’ve just bought an HW80K in .177. I have an HW77K too. The 80 is a little lighter and I prefer it to the 77. If you’re considering the 35, think about the 80?
It’s addictive this hobby.
All the best.
It’s addictive this hobby.
All the best.
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It depends on what your'e going to use them for. The HW35 is their elite, light weight hunting gun, they usually come with swivel mounts for a strap. Whereas the HW97 and TX 200 are more benchrest guns. If you start with the HW35, get a strap for it. The HW35 will push you towards free hand shooting and using the strap as a shooting aid, you need to be comfortable with that.
I started with an HW30, then progressed to an HW95 and finally an HW100. In retrospect, I feel 8 pounds is the sweet spot and I prefer carbines. My wife and daughter don't like the weight or cocking effort of the HW95, although I do. They love the HW30. I found the HW100 a bit heavy, so I bought a titanium air cylinder from HW100tuning in England, which reduces weight about 11 ounces. It made a world of difference in handling. I put straps on the HW95 and HW100.
So the HW30 is for family and guests. The HW95 is my survival gun. The HW100 is for ... whatever. I love them all.
I started with an HW30, then progressed to an HW95 and finally an HW100. In retrospect, I feel 8 pounds is the sweet spot and I prefer carbines. My wife and daughter don't like the weight or cocking effort of the HW95, although I do. They love the HW30. I found the HW100 a bit heavy, so I bought a titanium air cylinder from HW100tuning in England, which reduces weight about 11 ounces. It made a world of difference in handling. I put straps on the HW95 and HW100.
So the HW30 is for family and guests. The HW95 is my survival gun. The HW100 is for ... whatever. I love them all.
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I have an HW35
I have had two.
Motorhead has my first one.
You can easily shoot WFTF FT with the HW35 and do very well.
I have had my TX200 for five years shooting HFT.
I have had no problems loading and at 75 I should.
The barrel latch on the TX vs the HW77/97 is not very secure.
Trust me.
The HW35 was first made after WWII and is still in production.
The rest of the HW rifles were much later and in fact, the barrel cockers are all based on the HW35.
Dr. Beeman used the HW35 short throw action as the basis for the R1 (HW80 came later), R10, R8, R7, etc.
I have had two.
Motorhead has my first one.
You can easily shoot WFTF FT with the HW35 and do very well.
I have had my TX200 for five years shooting HFT.
I have had no problems loading and at 75 I should.
The barrel latch on the TX vs the HW77/97 is not very secure.
Trust me.
The HW35 was first made after WWII and is still in production.
The rest of the HW rifles were much later and in fact, the barrel cockers are all based on the HW35.
Dr. Beeman used the HW35 short throw action as the basis for the R1 (HW80 came later), R10, R8, R7, etc.
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My experience is limited, but I love my TX in .22. Sent it to Motorhead a couple of years ago and it’s smooooth. The finish of the metal is flawless and the walnut stock is beautiful. I don’t think you can go wrong with either the HW or TX
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