Weihrauch HW 99s Reviews
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★★★★★
“Accurate, powerful and good value for money!”
Written on: 15/03/2013 by Fahrenheit91
The HW99s is one of the best rifles I own. Everything about it meets standards and for the price is a really good air rifle. I have a 177. and I can easily hit a small coin at 25-30 yards, it's incredibly accurate. The trigger system is also really good and being a Weihrauch makes it durable and reliable. I deffinatly recommend this gun to anyone starting to shoot air rifles as a hobby. Ticks all the boxes for me. :) (read more)
★★★★★
“Accurate, powerful and good value for money!”
Written on: 15/03/2013 by Fahrenheit91
The HW99s is one of the best rifles I own. Everything about it meets standards and for the price is a really good air rifle. I have a 177. and I can easily hit a small coin at 25-30 yards, it's incredibly accurate. The trigger system is also really good and being a Weihrauch makes it durable and reliable. I deffinatly recommend this gun to anyone starting to shoot air rifles as a hobby. Ticks all the boxes for me. :) (read more)
★★★★★
“weihrauch HW99s”
Written on: 15/10/2012
Had mine since June - birthday pressie from the wife and purchased after sound advice from Country Sporting Guns near Boston. It's .22 calibre and having zeroed it in on both iron sights and scope, I can regularly put eight of of ten pellets through the bull on a 20yard sport target with the other two shots in the 9 ring. Next aim (no pun intended) is to put all 10 through the bull. A cracking springer and damned good value for money. Heartily recommended. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had this gun for a couple of weeks now and im...”
Written on: 17/06/2012
I have had this gun for a couple of weeks now and im very happy with it, it is by far the best 22 i have owned light, powerful and well built. (read more)
★★★★★
“how much will i get for my weihrauch hw 99s scope and...”
Written on: 02/04/2012
bourght this air rile for £50 it was a quick bye coz i could see that it was worth alot more i dont know what make scope that it is all al i know is that it is a 3-9*40 scope and it has a silencer that dosent screw of dont know how to take it of but still had some fun with it in my garden the last couple of days dose any one know how much this would sell for? (read more)
★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW 99S is a brilliant starter gun and...”
Written on: 05/07/2009
The Weihrauch HW 99S is a brilliant starter gun and one to use all the time amazinng for the money shoots very smooth and quick action (read more)
★★★★★
“After a lot of consideration I bought a 99S a couple...”
Written on: 10/05/2011
After a lot of consideration I bought a 99S a couple of weeks ago.
I was unsure whether to go for the the 99 or the 95. The very helpful shop owner let me try both and went for the 99S carbine. I went for 99S because even though power wise it is the same as the 95 it was lighter and so would be better for long period use.
A positive point was it came with open irons which I like to use some times, the 95 didn't. It will take a scope as well so you get the best of both worlds.
It isn't...
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★★★★★
“I have had mine for a number of years now, and it...”
Written on: 17/01/2011
I have had mine for a number of years now, and it hasn't let me down, I've shot against Fenmans Weihrauch 90's and the 95's I'm a Sring Gun man everytime
If there is a gripe with it, it is the loud muzzle report from the gun when it is fired, I live on a Left Wing Council Estate near Wakefield, and have had the Police say I had been reported for shooting in my own back garden.
I was looking for a Ratting gun, and got more than I bargained for with the Weihrauch 99S, it has no...
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★★★★★
“Bought a HW99S from the good folk at AirShooting,...”
Written on: 16/11/2010
Bought a HW99S from the good folk at AirShooting, after a lot of deliberation. I have recently been granted permission to shoot over a friends land, and my old QB78 wasn't quite up to it. Initially looking for a BSA Lightning, but was thankfully advised out of it. Having held the two guns next to each other, there is nothing in it, the BSA rattled and felt loose and cheap, the Weihrauch just felt like quality. Zeroed it at the shop, and on my first outing took three bunnies with three shots,... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Just bought one of these and am struggling to get the...”
Written on: 21/02/2010
Just bought one of these and am struggling to get the scope mounted properly because of the large degree of barrel droop. I've tried shimming the rear mount, but the amount of packing needed is excessive, so now I'm looking at getting an adjustable mount e.g. BSA Scopemaster 1 Piece Double Screw Fully adjustable - but these are not cheap at around £35 + p&p.
Having said that, I'm very pleased with the build quality and overall feel of the gun. I've only put half a tin of pellets through...
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★★★★★
“I have only zeroed the HW99s so far and put about 60...”
Written on: 27/01/2010
I have only zeroed the HW99s so far and put about 60 pellets through it on a 25 yard indoor range, but straight from the box I was able to get one inch groupings in a very short time. I have a 3.9x50 scope fitted, which I think is a must have item. The rifle is light weight, although has a very solid well made feel and very comfortable even for me at 6ft 2ins and with long arms. I initially found the cocking action very stiff, but that soon got easier or I became used to it. The spring has a... (read more)
★★★★★
“This gun is amazing! Have owned both pre-charged and...”
Written on: 27/12/2009
This gun is amazing! Have owned both pre-charged and springers before, and this has to be my favourite. It's deadly accurate, although it's a little twangy (i'm sure this will lessen as time progresses, as have owned the gun for 2 days now). At the price i paid of £240 with no scope, it wasn't a cheap gun, but compared to cometas and gamos and other cheaper guns, the difference is phenominal! I LOVE THIS GUN :D (read more)
★★★★★
“exellent gun bought mine a while ago no problems...”
Written on: 11/11/2009
exellent gun bought mine a while ago no problems exellent value for ur money would recommend. only thing to recall is that bit of twinging from the spring nothing to be bothered about tho. (read more)
★★★★★
“its not too heavy and is very powerfull!”
Written on: 02/11/2009
its not too heavy and is very powerfull! (read more)
★★★★★
“Excellent build quality and value compared to...”
Written on: 30/10/2009
Excellent build quality and value compared to competitors,medium/heavy weight purely because of quality of construction,accurate and consistent power,automatic safety catch is a sensible feature. You will struggle to find a better air rifle for the money. (read more)
★★★★★
“iv had my 99s for 7 years i bot it secondhand for £140...”
Written on: 08/10/2009
iv had my 99s for 7 years i bot it secondhand for £140 with scope silencer and bag.iv shot thousands of pellets not to mention the previous owner and was told recentley by a specailist when getting a new silencer that the spring was still as tight as ever! buy 1 you wont regret it (read more)
★★★★★
“previously reviewed this Weihrauch HW 99s gun after a...”
Written on: 01/08/2009
previously reviewed this Weihrauch HW 99s gun after a couple of days ownership and was impressed, im pleased to say it is now shooting brilliantly after 1500 shots or so. ive tried several brands of pellets and by far the best ive found are H@N ftt accuracy is good and down range whack is excellent for prey, body shots 45 yards! however recently went pigeon shooting and im having trouble stopping them out past 25 yds (confused) if any one has any advice on pellet type for this gun i would... (read more)
Thebestshooter123's Comment
Written on: 06/02/2010
shoot them between the shoulder blades they will drop like a stone
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★★★★★
“Bought my Weihrauch HW 99s brand new for £190. I've...”
Written on: 03/07/2009 by 006068
Bought my Weihrauch HW 99s brand new for £190. I've had it for less than 12 months now and it perfoms as well as when I bought, the spring is a bit twangy but from a distance its hardly noticable.
I find that this gun is not very pellet fussy though all the pellets I've used are expensive ones.
There is a bit of recoil on it but you get that from all springers.
great gun go out and buy one now !
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★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW 99s is a decent little gun good when...”
Written on: 13/06/2009
The Weihrauch HW 99s is a decent little gun good when using the pointed brass type of pellet seems well balance and has not let me down yet. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW 99s is a fantastic little gun! just...”
Written on: 02/06/2009
The Weihrauch HW 99s is a fantastic little gun! just spent a most enjoyable weekend ripping beer cans at 75+ yards with this cracking little rifle, bring on the corvids!
great!
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★★★★★
“Just recieved new Weihrauch HW 99s 99 fantastic little...”
Written on: 11/05/2009
Just recieved new Weihrauch HW 99s 99 fantastic little gun perfect weight and balance perfect previously owned hw 77 bout 8 years old great gun but too heavy but I would say 99 hits the mark better and with just as much power grat stuff (read more)
★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW 99s is beautifully balanced and gave...”
Written on: 04/04/2009
The Weihrauch HW 99s is beautifully balanced and gave a tighter target group than another very well respected product on first acquaintance. Possibly because of the superb trigger action and minimal spring reaction. And I am a pensioner with an arthritic right shoulder. Don't try one if you have spent a little less or as much elsewhere. You will kick yourself. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW 99s is an awesome gun. Close range,...”
Written on: 22/03/2009 by ben the marksman
The Weihrauch HW 99s is an awesome gun. Close range, long range, targets, hunting you name it and this gun does it better than any of my other air rifles. I have shot many birds and the only problem with this gun for hunting is that the spring makes a large 'crack' sound when you fire and that usually scares a few birds away. The recoil can also cause your aim to vary if you dont support the gun (ie. letting it rest on a table when shooting with no hand below the forestock) as it has low... (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had my Weihrauch HW 99s .22 for over a year now,...”
Written on: 20/03/2009
I've had my Weihrauch HW 99s .22 for over a year now, it's shot well over 1500 pellets and it's still as sound as the day I bought it. I paid £265 for mine and that was with a rifle bag, silencer, 500 pellets, scope mounts and a Hawke Reflex 3-10 x 44 scope. I love this rifle so much, would like to upgrade to a pre-charge jus so I can have bolt action. Good points are accuracy, strong build, virtually no kick (read more)
★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW 99s has good, solid German...”
Written on: 05/03/2009 by 747driver (1 review written)
The Weihrauch HW 99s has good, solid German workmanship. Trigger has remained consistent and dependable for 10 years.
Very accurate when not held too tightly.
I keep meaning to put it across a chronograph, but am pretty sure that even after all the use it has had, it is still pushing out the .177 pellets at close to the legal 12 ft/lb limit.
My first shooting love is that of full bore target rifle, shooting from 300 yards back to 1000. My 21 year old son has also caught the bug and has...
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★★★★★
“This Weihrauch HW 99s is very good value for money, I...”
Written on: 05/03/2009
This Weihrauch HW 99s is very good value for money, I have had mine for three months and have shot 1000 pellets out of it and I am really enjoying using this gun!!! It's also a very good and accurate shooting gun. Getting on with mine very well!!! All in all, the gun is at full power and is very good for the money!!! (read more)
★★★★★
“Owned my Weihrauch HW 99s a couple of days now,...”
Written on: 01/03/2009
Owned my Weihrauch HW 99s a couple of days now, previously owned a cometa rifle worth £150 trust me pay a bit extra and get a weirauch 99s its in a different league!!!Excellent build, accuracy, powerful. Is a bit heavy. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had my gun for a few months and have found it...”
Written on: 11/12/2008
I have had my gun for a few months and have found it great for vermin control such as rabbits and squirrels. Very accurate and a great gun over smaller distances. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have recently got into shooting and the HW99S being...”
Written on: 19/08/2008
I have recently got into shooting and the HW99S being my first air rifle i have ever owned, I cant really compare it to any others.
But saying that when i went down to my local shop i had the choice of three in my price range, including the BSA supersport 2 and the WEBLEY Xocet XS.
But the feel of the WEIHRAUCH just picking it up it felt more solid and better made not to mention the fact that both of the previous rifles, had plastic front and rear sights where as the HW99S comes with metal...
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★★★★★
“Power and accuracy, great gun for beginners and...”
Written on: 12/07/2008 by aggggggggg
Power and accuracy, great gun for beginners and advanced shooters. There is nothing bad about the Weihrauch HW 99s (read more)
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★★★★★
“What can I say about this gun. Its fantastic,...”
Written on: 10/06/2008 by mattockswinga
What can I say about this gun. Its fantastic, addictive to shoot, gives great groupings with RWS Superpoints.... Just cant over emphasise how good I find thins gun. (read more)
★★★★★
“This rifle is the dogs dangles, money well spent, it...”
Written on: 08/06/2008
This rifle is the dogs dangles, money well spent, it is light and a pure joy to shoot, I love it to bits and it is called Eric, no idea why but what the hell. (read more)
★★★★★
“This is the best gun i ever had, its very accurate and...”
Written on: 18/05/2008
This is the best gun i ever had, its very accurate and light; a great gun for only £40. I think it could have a bit better range on it but you get what you pay for. (read more)
★★★★★
“I've owned the gun about a month now and cant fault it...”
Written on: 25/03/2008 by trickeysparco (1 review written)
I've owned the gun about a month now and cant fault it a very accurate solid gun well pleased! (read more)
★★★★★
“I've brought a weichrauch and had it for about a year...”
Written on: 04/03/2008 by benjaminleeprice (3 reviews written)
I've brought a weichrauch and had it for about a year now, very chuffed with it. every thing ive shot a with it has killed first time, eg rabbits, magpies and excellant for target shooting (read more)
★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW 99s is totally awesome, this is great...”
Written on: 28/02/2008
The Weihrauch HW 99s is totally awesome, this is great gun. There are no bad points, this gun is accurate at all the distances i have tested it from. Great to use in every situation. (read more)
★★★★★
“very good! brilliant moneys worth! great accuracy!...”
Written on: 13/02/2008
very good! brilliant moneys worth! great accuracy! good power! (read more)
★★★★★
★★★★★
“The price is a great advantage of this rifle. You get...”
Written on: 17/12/2007
The price is a great advantage of this rifle. You get a really good rifle for a Reasonable cost. Great accuracy! using a 4x40 scope you can easily smash a lightbulb from 50m. Fantastic power! pellet goes through 0,5mm of wood with no problem. A very good rifle. Well finished. Reliable. (read more)
★★★★★
“A great gun, very accurate, it handles well, and is...”
Written on: 17/12/2007
A great gun, very accurate, it handles well, and is good value for money. Go out and buy one! (read more)
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★★★★★
“I used to use a BSA Superten many years ago but didn't...”
Written on: 14/11/2007 by cubleycat (5 reviews written)
I used to use a BSA Superten many years ago but didn't want to go pre-charged again because of the expense,so I started looking at a cheap option like an SMK 19 for playing, but then a friend lent me his Weihrauch HW 50 which was about 50 years old! Even so I was very impressed with it, so I started looking at Weihrauchs and found that the 99 was the lightest weight (3.2Kgs) break barrel with full power and open sights. It has a very nice trigger, not far off the likes of my Superten. It... (read more)
★★★★★
“This gun is absolutely amazing, i got it in the .177...”
Written on: 12/08/2007 by thealmighyphil (1 review written)
This gun is absolutely amazing, i got it in the .177 because i enter loads of competitions and do target shooting, this is my first air rifle, before i have just borrowed other peoples and things like that and i was so surprised on how powerful this gun is when i shot it. Nothing like I've ever tried before and I've tried loads or air rifles, the HW 99s is the best gun i have ever tried and it looks so good and fits so nicely in you hands with the butt up against your shoulder, Lol and yes... (read more)
Sussexgunner's Response to thealmighyphil's Review
Written on: 16/08/2007
Pronounced Vie (as in pie) rowk.
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★★★★★
“I love this gun. There are many strong points and with...”
Written on: 17/03/2007 by Brewey (2 reviews written)
I love this gun. There are many strong points and with only one real downer, the stiffness when cocking (as i said above, not a problem as it eases up).
Lets start with the looks. This gun looks great, you can tell that it has been well made just from looking at it. The wood is sooooo smooth and the barrel looks very sturdy. The iron sights are no exception, they look the part and fit in well with the rest of the gun. When the gun is broken, looking down the barrel at the rifling is very...
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Cognition's Response to Brewey's Review
Written on: 23/03/2007
You said you're only 15? I'm 16, and I'm just wondering ... do you find it a problem to find somewhere "safe" to shoot? And as well as this, where do you shoot? I just can't be bothered to join a club, so I go shooting at a little secluded area that I know. It's not a problem, apart from the dog walker that comes passed every five minutes or so. And to be honest, I don't think my dad's gun paranoia is true to real life. Generally, I've found that people don't care when they see me carrying my break-barrel, because they know that it's an air rifle, and they know that it's not a real one. Anywho, it'd be good if you could get back to me on these questions.
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<br/>Thanks,
<br/>Cognition.
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Brewey's Response to Brewey's Review
Written on: 09/04/2007
Hi
<br/>yer it can be a problem. I am fortunate enough to have a stable yard that belongs to my grandad and my other grandparents have a large garden and fields so i can usually find somewhere. I have also shot with a friend in his garden :)
<br/>You should consider joining a rifle club/range or something, it can be quite fun! :)
<br/>happy shooting!
<br/>James
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Cognition's Response to Brewey's Review
Written on: 30/05/2007
Does your HW99s have chequering on the stock?
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★★★★★
“On the advice of someone on a UK based forum, I was a...”
Written on: 26/05/2006 by carlos777uk (22 reviews written)
On the advice of someone on a UK based forum, I was a hairs breath from buying a Chinese SMK 36XS or BAM 20 on my budget of under £100...however, due to postage complications I had the order cancelled and enquired locally at my gun shop. They did not stock anything under £100 and were very much orientated towards German manufacturers Weihrauch. The 99S model was recommended to me at £199 or a deal including targets, pellets and SMK 3-9x40 scope for £240. I went away and found that the... (read more)
Carlos777Uk's Response to carlos777uk's Review
Written on: 29/05/2006
Sorry this rifle is very much recommended...I read it wrong as to mean was it recommended to me, not would i recommend it to others!!
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Joekelly's Response to carlos777uk's Review
Written on: 20/09/2006
The 99 is always going to be a better rifle than a chinese copy, weihrauk is the best german gunmaker, uk/world field target for over 20 years says so (spring guns)
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★★★★★
“After pondering and reading many reviews on air rifles...”
Written on: 17/01/2006 by KingsleyKid (3 reviews written)
After pondering and reading many reviews on air rifles I plumbed for the
Weihrauch HW99s. My experience is very novice but the reviews gave this gun a good balance between accuracy and quality and they were right. This gun is 10x better built than I expected and has many features I wasn't expecting to (and couldn't find listed anywhere).
Wooden stock
Fully adjustable front and rear sight.
Saftey
Adjustable weight trigger
Full power
This gun shoots like a dream I'm a total novice and...
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★★★★★
“Got Weihrauch HW99s with 3-9X40 Simmons telescopic...”
Written on: 02/11/2005 by 002180
Got Weihrauch HW99s with 3-9X40 Simmons telescopic site borrowed (permanently). Very powerful (power upgrade) and now over the limit. Take it everywhere in the car with me and my dog. Killed pheasants, rabbits, pigeons and weasels!!! The gun is very sturdy, excellent build quality. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Just bought a secondhand Weihrauch HW99 complete with...”
Written on: 21/08/2005 by Jimbo71 (1 review written)
Just bought a secondhand Weihrauch HW99 complete with a Simmons 3-9x40 scope for £100. (Bargain I thought)
The rifle is in A1 condition and the scope looks unused. Having been out of airgunning for many years maybe some other 99 users could clear a couple of things up. Firstly, I read everywhere that this is a 'full power rifle' (12f/lbs energy)
- In the short space of time I've had the gun and the short ranges over which I've shot it it certainly seems powerful - but without a chronograph I...
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Jimbo71's Response to Jimbo71's Review
Written on: 31/08/2005
UPDATE.....
<br>I have had the 99 chrono'd and it was pushing out 16 grain lazadomes out at 11.3 ft/lbs - therefore it is pretty much full power.
<br>I have also realised the 'twang' or vibration when firing is no worse than other springers - its just the nature of the beast.
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Bebbo's Response to Jimbo71's Review
Written on: 06/11/2006
The "twang" always seems noisy to the shooter, as we have our ears right next to the action. Get someone to fire the Weihrauch HW99 and stand 10 yards behind, and I think you'll find it really isn't that bad!
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Phil538's Response to Jimbo71's Review
Written on: 29/06/2007
Twang... take the spring out and check it for damage. A broken spring can cause excess twang and can effect accuracy.. also you could take it to a gunsmith and have it tuned. A good tune will make it quieter and give better consistency.
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☆☆☆☆☆
“Owned the Weihrauch HW 99s rifle for two weeks and...”
Written on: 13/02/2005 by mike4slingshots (1 review written)
Owned the Weihrauch HW 99s rifle for two weeks and took it back to the Shop and replaced it with are HW95K.
The screws on the stock had to be locked in place with Loctite as they kept falling out.
The first Hundred pellets were within one and a half inch groups at 30 yards then the accuracy went badly wrong and couldn't get them on the target.
One hundred and fifty pellets later the piston could be heard scrapping the cylinder just before it locked solid and died.
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213354_Gunner01293's Response to mike4slingshots's Review
Written on: 11/10/2005
I can only imagine you were unlucky enough to get a faulty one. Weihrauch are renowned for build quality and performance. I own a HW 77K it must have had over 5000 pellets through it over the years and has never let me down.
<br>However the 99s is one of there more budgeted rifles, i am very keen to try one out for my self.
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Gopud's Response to mike4slingshots's Review
Written on: 01/11/2006
Almost seems like you were sold a cheap Chinese copy. I have a Weihrauch HW 99s, and I have shot quarry at 30 yards with single kill shots. It's a very good budget Weihrauch.
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408738_Manc Iow's Response to mike4slingshots's Review
Written on: 11/10/2008
Bought secondhand 99s 3months ago killed about 40 rabbits up to distance of 50 yards[paces] absolutely brill no faults at all nice and light too important with artheritis
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★★★★★
“Weihrauch HW 99s - I was originally going to get a BSA...”
Written on: 16/01/2005 by fyfin (5 reviews written)
Weihrauch HW 99s - I was originally going to get a BSA Lightning having read the reviews, but when I got to the gunshop and had a look and a chat with the friendly expert, I was persuaded to buy a Weihrauch HW99S. One reason is that you could remove the telescopic sight and use the existing front sight. My gun was fitted with a Hawke 4 x 40 scope which is more than adequate. Also it looked more like the air rifles I was used to, more than 30 years ago.
My left arm is still sore from cocking...
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★★★★★
“I received the Weihrauch HW 99s in 0.177 as a...”
Written on: 04/01/2005 by dtamsmjd4 (1 review written)
I received the Weihrauch HW 99s in 0.177 as a Christmas present from my wife.
Build quality is excellent. The rifle feels very solid and well put together. The stock is a well finished quality piece of beech, blueing is excellent. I have seen in some reviews that these are hard to cock. This is true but I see this a positive point of a well constructed rifle with no play in the break of the rifle, ensuring ongoing accuracy. Relatively lightweight and easy to handle. It has a good trigger...
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Templd's Comment
Written on: 07/06/2012
I got one for £140 posted with SAK silencer on it.
Decent rifles and lightweight, love mine