Weihrauch HW90 Reviews
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The Weihrauch HW90 is an air rifle which is fitted with a Theobens Gas Ram System.
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★★★☆☆
“DISAPPOINTED WITH THE PERFORMANCE. ”
Written on: 15/04/2013
I AM QUITE DISAPPOINTED IN MY PURCHASE SO FAR. THE IMPORTANT PART OF THE RIFFLE FOR ME IS THE ACCURACY. THE RIFFLE IS EITHER VERY PELLET FUSSY OR THE HIGHER VELOCITY CHARACTER OF THE RIFFLE IS HAVING AN EFFECT ON THE PELLETS. I HAVE THE STANDARD AIR TUBE ON MY TK WHICH IS 220MM LONG AND THE STATED 28 SHOTS POSSIBLE IS NOT CORRECT. I FIND THAT THE AMOUNT OF VERY TIGHT SHOTS IN A GROUP IS ABOUT FIVE AND I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY ADJUST USING MIL DOTS TO COMPENSATE. I WILL HAVE TO SPEND MORE MONEY... (read more)
★★★★★
“HW90 fac 26bar”
Written on: 21/12/2011 by ydarbd (3 reviews written)
Bought HW90 full power 26 bar in .22, picked up a 400psi/40bar raleigh bicycle shock pump and the theoben valve connector to vary the gas shock pressures.At the full 26 bar it was very loud and inaccurate from the box, cocking effort left my arm feeling like id a blood pressure band on. Bit of barrel droop prevented me getting the scope onto point of aim with a dampamount, ran out of elevation adjustment. I bought a sportsmatch windage/elevation adjustable mount and problem sorted, so far no... (read more)
Ydarbd's Response to ydarbd's Review
Written on: 04/01/2012
i am not prepared to give up yet... lovely concept
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Ydarbd's Response to ydarbd's Review
Written on: 05/01/2012
Weihrauch advised take it back to place of purchase. I did just that and without any trouble received a replacement rifle. Excellent service and no problems with this one so far... will comment on group sizes when its properly run in.
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Ydarbd's Response to ydarbd's Review
Written on: 06/01/2012
825 fps out of H & N Field Target Trophy, thats a tad under 22 ft lbs at the muzzle. only put through about 150 pellets and rifle still settling but nice tight groups of round half an inch at 45 yds with the wing gusting.....
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★★★★★
“Weihrauch HW90 a class act.”
Written on: 29/05/2011 by grocott2964 (10 reviews written)
I brought mine second hand it had been used for hunting and was a little tatty on the stock but in perfect service. It's putting out 11.5 lbs/ft with wasps. Came with a great scope and bag. First day I had it I was putting very close groupings in at between 20 to 30 yards not far I know but good for a back garden. The HW90 is great like all the HWs there is one for everyone and after having a BSA comet (2007) I tried a friends HW80K and instantly fell for the great trigger, build quality and... (read more)
Guest's Response to grocott2964's Review
Written on: 20/06/2011
i will admit the hw 90 gas ram which has no spring just the theoben gas ram in it is one of the best hunting rifles ever made the reason the hw90 is so good is the German weihrauch frame it is solid and heavy and with the theoben gas ram or strut as some call it it makes a very good target shooter as-well. theoben guns have no weight and the strut they made never worked in them. weihrauch made heavy guns but they never liked the springs in them.they should have had struts in them the 90 is so easy to take up to 16ftb and it shoots better than at 12ftlb.my weihrauch 90 hc 2.2cal at 16ftb is as accurate as my air arms pro sport in 1.77 weihrauch 90 deadly accurate and deadly. weihrauch hw98 looks great but shoots like a pig trust me if you do get one leave a review on how bad it is. my guns AA pro sport in 1.77 and 2.2 AAs400 in 2.2 webley raider 10xs in 2.2 webley alecto pistol in 1.77 weihrauch hw90 hc in.2.2 and 1.77 at 16ftlb the ultimate hunting rifle take the advice i have given it is for you to buy the best gun and not buy a pig in a poke the guns i have all have 10/10 ratings whith 30 years of experience of buying rubbish
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★★★★★
“bought the rifle after owning hw77.was tired of having...”
Written on: 17/10/2010 by 7upwestmids (1 review written)
bought the rifle after owning hw77.was tired of having spring powered rifles wear down,tried to combat this by cocking the hw77 when rabbits came out of warrens,so as not to leave spring cocked for too long,hard to do without scaring them off.when i heard that the hw90 could be left cocked for a while with no damage, i bought one.have worked in professional pest control for 15 years now as a marksman,carrying out commercial shoots at airports,factories etc.have a pcp,but whenever i didn't... (read more)
★★★★★
“i have just bought this rifle 10 hours ago and i...”
Written on: 03/08/2010 by copejaz (1 review written)
i have just bought this rifle 10 hours ago and i fitted it with a set of simmons white tail classic scopes 177 calibre.first thoughts was a beutiful rifle that looks like a gun.been out lamping just and shot and killed 7 rabbits.the trigger is crisp accuracy really good.BUT the only draw back is the muzzle flip of the long stroke the gas ram has on release but i will live with that . (read more)
★★★★★
“I owe several air rifles but this WEIHRAUCH HW90 is my...”
Written on: 10/07/2010 by astroscanboy (1 review written)
I owe several air rifles but this WEIHRAUCH HW90 is my beloved one.It is
powerful and with relatively heavy pellets is in my opinion the perfect
hunting gun.In 18 ft/lb,it can easily nail any small game and once I made
a perfect kill of a fox.It was a brain shot and the distance was 43 yards
(counted)But also it is a very beautiful gun and extremely accurate.I have
it in my possesion for 16 years and I faced no problem at all.In all aspects
perfect.
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Guest's Response to astroscanboy's Review
Written on: 03/06/2011
what pump do you use?
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★★★★☆
“i bought this gun before two months. it is very heavy...”
Written on: 01/01/2010 by voutsin7 (2 reviews written)
i bought this gun before two months. it is very heavy and very hard to cock but i think it is one of the best hunting air rifles that ever made.i have shoot 50 shots and i dont have any problem until now. it is a very good built german rifle and it is a harm to have it. it worths every problem you can get from it because i think it is something extremenly different! (read more)
★★★★★
“yes it is abit on the weighty side but overall it is...”
Written on: 08/12/2009
yes it is abit on the weighty side but overall it is easily the best break barell rifle i have ever owned, it can loose power through the ram geting old or a valve leaking slightly but it outperforms any springer, only rifle that i think can beat this rifle on performance would be a hw100 but gas ram is the way foward (no chargeing)recomend the carbine version tho if not fac variant. sneaky hint buy .22 then fit new .177 ram puts power up, or the screw just below the sight turn it and it can... (read more)
★★★★★
“the gun is very good but one thing its very havy and...”
Written on: 18/10/2009
the gun is very good but one thing its very havy and no bilt (read more)
★★★★★
“I have owned my HW90 K 4.5 kal for 14-15 year now and...”
Written on: 29/09/2009
I have owned my HW90 K 4.5 kal for 14-15 year now and find this gun to be one of the best I've ever had, I've never had any problems with the weight or power like some people have claimed to have had with there's, I find this gun to be an absolute dream to use. if anyone is thinking of buying an air rifle I would say to them buy the best buy a HW90 theoben. (read more)
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★★★★★
“Amazing build quality, smooth cocking and firing...”
Written on: 19/06/2009
Amazing build quality, smooth cocking and firing actions. The Weihrauch HW90 is a great gun for targets. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW90 a great gun all in all, the only...”
Written on: 17/06/2009 by Plinker Ponker (4 reviews written)
The Weihrauch HW90 a great gun all in all, the only small floor is in the cocking- find it stiff and I have to give it a light tap to break the barrel. This is the only gas ram air gun I own and after using it for about 2 years now I think ill get another! It a good weight and it also sholders well. It is very accurate and has good stopping power. A great stylish gun for small prey. If you want a nice silent backyard gun then this is for you. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“The Weihrauch HW90 gas ram not good. to heavy and not...”
Written on: 05/06/2009
The Weihrauch HW90 gas ram not good. to heavy and not enough power in it. losses power easy (read more)
★★★★☆
“soon after new purchase in 1999 my Weihrauch HW90 lost...”
Written on: 22/04/2009 by table leg (1 review written)
soon after new purchase in 1999 my Weihrauch HW90 lost power to 9.5ft lbs.sent back to Hull Cartridge,returned OK,BUT Soon after lost power again! this time out of warranty so local gun shop pumped it again and since been OK. If I wanted another air rifle Id buy a HW80 (You know where you are with a springer) (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Weihrauch HW90 rifle is a great performer weather...”
Written on: 04/03/2009 by Darrel cornwall (15 reviews written)
The Weihrauch HW90 rifle is a great performer weather in the sub fac 12ft lbs or the FAC version .excellent for hunting ,a dream to shoot tho it can be too heavy for some shooters. highly recomend fitting a sling and swivel to this gun if using for extended periods in the field.also recomend fitting a recoil absorbing "Dampa mount" system to prolong the life of most scopes.the trigger is excellent and faultless. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I've owned my HW90 for a short while but have found it...”
Written on: 20/02/2009 by sk63 (1 review written)
I've owned my HW90 for a short while but have found it to be a fine weapon, accurate, good knock down power for .177cal. Whilst a little heavy it sits well on the shoulder (read more)
★★★★★
“Easy to handle ”
Written on: 11/12/2008 by dokter rob (1 review written)
Easy to handle
Lots of spare parts available
Adjusting is very easy
Maintenance is just a piece of cake
Fine tuning with the Theoben gasram, just the way you want to have it! (fill it up with enough air to handle it)
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Ydarbd's Response to dokter rob's Review
Written on: 01/09/2012
agree totally... bit wild out out of the box in fac format..... bleed out some of the 26 bar gasram pressure until you achieve the desired result..
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★★★★★
“Great gun wish i was big enough to carry one, i love...”
Written on: 01/10/2008 by peem (2 reviews written)
Great gun wish i was big enough to carry one, i love the stopping power but is just too heavy for me. The Weihrauch HW90 is aalso a very accurate air rifle. (read more)
★★★★★
“The HW90 is an amazing gun, great accuracy, perfect...”
Written on: 06/09/2008
The HW90 is an amazing gun, great accuracy, perfect for dropping rabbits from far or close ranges. (read more)
★★★★★
“Don't recharge the gas ram with anything except air....”
Written on: 22/06/2008 by rysz (1 review written)
Don't recharge the gas ram with anything except air. Use pure Oxygen and you will die. Don't use pellets over 18grains. Light pellets also not good as they become unstable. Barracuda (kodiaks) 21 grains pellets are probably too heavy as its the piston seal that will be punished time and time again. BKL260 1 pce mounts seem to be a good mount. You can get droop types in this mount . Scopes need to be good quality otherwise its hit and miss. You never see Leupold 3x9-33 EFR (58710) in any bad... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“Good with a bipod and a silencer is a must over all a...”
Written on: 09/06/2008 by dexter123458
Good with a bipod and a silencer is a must over all a solid bit of kit. This rifle is very powerful but unfortunately its also very heavy (read more)
★★★★★
“i had one of these, sold it, to buy S16, wish i still...”
Written on: 27/05/2008
i had one of these, sold it, to buy S16, wish i still kept it. Excellent handling, very quiet for break action as long as suppressor is fitted. The weight is a bit much and probably the only bad point, although it is very well made. (read more)
★★★★★
“Happy Hunting. Enjoy. The Weihrauch HW90 is an awesome...”
Written on: 09/05/2008 by bestbier
Happy Hunting. Enjoy. The Weihrauch HW90 is an awesome air rifle. THE KING OF KINGS. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Having only used the HW90 for a short while and with...”
Written on: 25/04/2008 by ppersad
Having only used the HW90 for a short while and with the problems that I've encountered I'll not recommend this gun to anyone (read more)
Mariuszse's Response to 362131_ppersad's Review
Written on: 30/05/2008
You rate (5/10) accuracy of damaged gun? After 100 shots - very helpful and authoritative statistics, perhaps not?
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★★★★★
“It is a good all round gun and got good stopping and...”
Written on: 13/02/2008 by SNEAKER (1 review written)
It is a good all round gun and got good stopping and knock down power and accurate with a good set of scopes (read more)
★★★★★
“Can anyone tell me how 2 get the spring out of the ...”
Written on: 13/02/2008 by tjbarker
Can anyone tell me how 2 get the spring out of the ....hw 90.....plz because i cant get the spring whatt do u do my brother has been chewin the spring 2 death plz tell me (read more)
Bogey223's Response to 342657_tjbarker's Review
Written on: 04/09/2008
it doesnt have a spring its got a gas ram there is a little screw on back of the compression chamber you pump this up to alter the pressure in the gas ram or press the valve to let pressure out mate its like a tyre valve set up .you can buy the pump from theoben or you occasionaly get them on e-bay.
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Peem's Response to 342657_tjbarker's Review
Written on: 28/09/2008
hw90 uses gas ram not spring
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★★★★★
“I wanted a 25 caliber airgun to complete a set of guns...”
Written on: 03/07/2007 by aeroqst (5 reviews written)
I wanted a 25 caliber airgun to complete a set of guns ranging from .177 through .22 and including the .25. I have heard so much about Weihrauch and their quality that I bought one after reviewing many articles on the Webley Patriot and the Beeman RX2 plus some PCP guns of the same caliber. I was not disappointed in the quality of the solidly built Weihrauch airgun. It is heavy but this is to be expected for such a powerful weapon. It is hard to cock the Theoben gas spring as is to also be... (read more)
★★★★★
“This was my first rifle on returning to the sport and...”
Written on: 20/06/2007 by MartinJP (20 reviews written)
This was my first rifle on returning to the sport and I am glad I tried one, being a bit "restless" I traded it in for an EVO which I traded in for an ultra (currently awaiting launch of "Scorpion Tactical MULTI") one must have some vices you know! If you are in the market for a no-nonsense,bombproof providing its cared for, vermin stopper then you could do far worse, but avoid if you are 5'3" and 7 stone! (read more)
★★★★★
“Very nice weapon. ”
Written on: 27/04/2007 by hhekner (1 review written)
Very nice weapon.
I live in Denmark where the pressure is not restricted. That gives you full power for hunting.
I have had a little trouble because I bought a cal. 4.5 and that is too small. I'm changing it to 5.5.
Needs good bullets.
If anybody has experience with changing the pressure I would like to hear about it.
My brand new scope was spoiled in less than 5 shots.
Now I know better. A very resistant scope and a dapa mount is needed. But at that point you can't get anything better.
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Jomafel's Response to hhekner's Review
Written on: 26/08/2007
I am using Gamo Hunter and Exact Jumbo 5,5 with great accuracy.
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<br/>... and don't work at 26 Bars, I work a 23 Bars
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Sneaker's Response to hhekner's Review
Written on: 14/02/2008
if you want good pellets use h&n field target trophy they are gd all round pellets
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★★★★★
“Good all round rifle, real bunny and small quarry stopper ”
Written on: 12/01/2007 by andyrumsam (3 reviews written)
Good all round rifle, real bunny and small quarry stopper
Remember always shoot safely
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Sneaker's Response to andyrumsam's Review
Written on: 14/02/2008
I totally agree with this review he has got it bang to rights and you should shoot safely. theres too many people running round like they are clint eastwood
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★★★★★
“I have had my Weihrauch HW90 for two years now. If I...”
Written on: 27/09/2006 by aphex 90
I have had my Weihrauch HW90 for two years now. If I had bought anything else I know I would not be as happy. The gun has a great finish and can be used for every type of shooting there is. One thing witch I luckily don't have a problem with is that if you are on the weak side, by the time you've walked across a field, you will pass out because of its weight. So if you're looking for a life time of fun, buy this gun. If you want something cheap, you won't get anywhere near this gun but it's... (read more)
★★★★★
“When I got my Weihrauch HW90I, was looking to buy a...”
Written on: 22/09/2006 by jonny5 (4 reviews written)
When I got my Weihrauch HW90I, was looking to buy a cheap air rifle cause I have been dying to get back into it for years I was considering the SMK xs79 but learnt there wasn't enough power for live quarry. I used to own a Webley Vulcan and enjoyed every shot with that gun so I went looking for a second hand Vulcan. My price range was £100-£150 max, and then I stumbled on a cracker. I found the Weihrauch HW90 rifle in Neath gun shop, for the amazing price of £175, including Webley 3-9x40... (read more)
★★★★★
“I've owned the Weihrauch HW90 gun for 12 years, the...”
Written on: 30/07/2006 by templd (55 reviews written)
I've owned the Weihrauch HW90 gun for 12 years, the first air rifle I bought, to say I've been spoilt is an understatement.
I recently decided to buy an SMK XS78 Co2 air rifle and there is no comparison. I can't believe how much more powerful and accurate the Weihrauch HW90 is! It really is a case of men and boys.
If you want a great rifle, with consistent power and accuracy then in my opinion this is an excellent buy.
You can also make sure you have full power with the Theoben HE Pump and...
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★★★★★
“I have had the HW90 5,5mm for 2 months now, and it is...”
Written on: 25/06/2006 by Bjorn (2 reviews written)
I have had the HW90 5,5mm for 2 months now, and it is really "growing" on me!
Here in Denmark where we do not have any restictions on airguns, so it comes full power. and power it has... 22 ft/lbs is almost too much for my needs. I don't really hunt, just a rat now and then, mostly target shooting, and that it does with grace. The 6 interchangeable sights that comes with it, makes it easy to find the one that suites one best! And with the power, target shooting at 50-60 meters is easy....
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Tallguy606's Response to Bjorn's Review
Written on: 30/12/2006
Good review. I have the RX2, same action, different (even heavier!) stock. I will investigate the Dampa mounts. My scope failed in less than 100 shots with regular mounts. I agree, the Weihrauch HW90 is built like a tank, and it will last forever with proper care.
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Hhekner's Response to Bjorn's Review
Written on: 27/04/2007
Hallo Björn.
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<br/> I live in Denmark and have recently bought af hw 90.
<br/>You are damned right it is a scopeeater. And it is a very bad to buy it in cal 4.5. I did so and the airgun simply blow my bullets into pieces.
<br/>I would like to have contact with you. Maybe you have some knowledge about changing the pressure+
<br/>Friendly Hans-Henrik, calorius@c.dk
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★★★★★
“Bought my HW-90 0.22 cal 7 months ago as my third...”
Written on: 23/06/2006 by voyvodata (1 review written)
Bought my HW-90 0.22 cal 7 months ago as my third Weihrauch. My first one was HW-25,than HW-77k-both 0.177. At present I've done over 6,000 shots and I'm still in love in this device. In the very beginning I faced some difficulties with adaptation to it's very specific recoil,than I had to find the best multipurpose pellets for it. The ones for me are Webley & Scott Venom Lazapell,. Put a single piece scope mount - Weble and heavy recoil scope - Bushnell Elite 4200: 4-16x50.Then following... (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought this amazing Weihrauch HW90 last Friday and...”
Written on: 08/05/2006 by marc hw90
I bought this amazing Weihrauch HW90 last Friday and couldn't get over the rifle. It has every thing a hunter needs. I have shoot quite a few rabbits and some wood pigeons. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if you have to pump the gas ram up after a certain amount of shots? How do you put more lbps of pressure in the gun? I would be greatful if any one could let me now. (read more)
Bjorn's Response to 241961_marc hw90's Review
Written on: 25/06/2006
If you have it full power from the factory, you do not need to worry about the pressure for many years! If you do pump it up further, it will only get harder to cock, and damage the guns internals. The power will not increase very much! You can release it's pressure to shoot more accuratly with certain pellets, and then pump it up to full pressure (26 bar) but not more than that!
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Andyrumsam's Response to 241961_marc hw90's Review
Written on: 12/01/2007
The gas ram can be adjusted for more or less power with a simple pump. Remember though 12 ftlbs is the legal limit. HW 90 can be safely put up to 24 ftlbs but operates best at 18ftlbs
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342221_Foxslayer's Response to 241961_marc hw90's Review
Written on: 09/02/2008
no you don't have to pump the gun up after so many shots it never reduces in pressure if u wnt to pump it up buy a stirrup pump and the adapter for the gun
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Ronnie69's Response to 241961_marc hw90's Review
Written on: 04/07/2008
We're not in the UK, the limit is 26 bar , max as stated on the gun.
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Ydarbd's Response to 241961_marc hw90's Review
Written on: 20/01/2012
you need the valve connector for the hw90 availible from the t w chambers website, i just bought a raleigh 400psi bicycle shock pump and shrader valve couplings from a local air line / compressor shop to fit the theoben connector direct to the pump with a bit of ptfe tape. you just remove the screw at the very back of the airgun (bit furthest from the muzzle). takes a good few pumps before the pressure builds. mine is stamped 26bar but i run it round 20 bar. think its about 15bar for 12 ft lbs
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★★★★★
“I bought my Weihrauch HW90 rifle 9 years ago and it...”
Written on: 26/04/2006 by davyb2 (1 review written)
I bought my Weihrauch HW90 rifle 9 years ago and it has never let me down yet. It had great stopping power and accuracy even just at 12 lbs. But for some serious fun I would suggest getting hold of a pump. WOW if you do you will have to invest in some serious pellets I use Z 1 2 3's lead pellets just break up and you have no accuracy. (read more)
Templd's Response to davyb2's Review
Written on: 01/07/2006
Hi Davy,
<br>Which pump do you use please? I have a HW90 and want to make sure I get the right one!
<br>Many thanks
<br>David
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Templd's Response to davyb2's Review
Written on: 03/08/2006
It's the Theoben HE Pump and you should also get a Chrony Chronograph to ensure the rifle is at it's legal limit and not beyond unless you hold a UK FAC.
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Sneaker's Response to davyb2's Review
Written on: 11/02/2008
if you want to use good pellets i will recomend h&n field target trophy i use them and had no problems at all with them
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★★★★★
“I'd recommend the 22. Weihrauch HW90 version. Much...”
Written on: 23/02/2006 by prodiablo (5 reviews written)
I'd recommend the 22. Weihrauch HW90 version. Much more powerful.
This is extremely accurate at long rang with or without the scope. I took mine off so it was a bit lighter. It's a single shot and fires either flat headed or dome headed pellets. A very good buy.
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Sneaker's Response to prodiablo's Review
Written on: 11/02/2008
i would reccomend the .22 for knock down power but for long range and accuracy i would recommend the .20 calibre it has got the same flat trajectory as the .177 but better can you put a .20 barrel on a .22 stock and does it increase or decrease the power thnks sneaker
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★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW90 is a great hunting gun, its power...”
Written on: 10/01/2006 by garethgillott
The Weihrauch HW90 is a great hunting gun, its power is amazing and combined with the great accuracy of this gun it is a real killer in the feild. I have had it for 2 years and had no problems with it at all and probably 200 rabbits and God knows how many squirrels and pigeons later it still great. It maybe a bit heavy for smaller built people and I do suggest a sling but other than that you cannot go wrong with this gun. A real rabbit stopping gun with shots from 20 metre to 50m with good... (read more)
Sneaker's Response to 224555_garethgillott's Review
Written on: 11/02/2008
i truly agree with this review it is an outstanding piece of weaponry i have the same gun and had no problems what so ever
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★★★★★
“I bought a Weihrauch HW 90 .22 yesterday and couldn't...”
Written on: 30/12/2004 by Airman
I bought a Weihrauch HW 90 .22 yesterday and couldn't wait to get home to shoot it. Finally I got home, rippped the box off around it, ran to the backyard and shot it several times. Man, what a power compared to my HW80 .177, Hunter 440.177 and my Sheridan blue streak. This is the power I was looking for (accuracy is pretty good aswell) In my opinion this rifle could be used as a serious hunting rifle and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a super highpower (gasram) air rifle. (read more)
Dmeenzer's Response to 180593_Airman's Review
Written on: 04/09/2005
How much energy the hw90 has?
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<br>Thank you!
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<br>regards dmeenzer
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Wehrle's Response to 180593_Airman's Review
Written on: 29/10/2005
Unless FAC all these rifles should have the same power (12ft lbs). If they don't then I recommend getting them serviced as the main spring could have gone, seals may need replacing etc...
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Mad Dog's Response to 180593_Airman's Review
Written on: 02/12/2005
This rifle doesn't have a mainspring, it has a Theoben gas strut.
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★★★★★
“I bought the Weihrauch HW90 dream rifle 2 month ago.I...”
Written on: 15/09/2004 by abdulraheemag (2 reviews written)
I bought the Weihrauch HW90 dream rifle 2 month ago.I m realy impressed with it's appearence. I tried with open sights,heavy to cock. but I am very pleased. excellent accuracy!.1/2" at 30 yards(I m not an excellent shooter) I reduced power by little to make easier cocking i don't feel any lose of power. i don't have chrony. I could cover about 60 yards without losing power at 60 it is hard hitting!and very accurate. with two piece mount i noticed accuracy is not OK, scope is moving... (read more)
Mr Black's Response to abdulraheemag's Review
Written on: 28/12/2004
A one piece mount for this isnt mandatory, rather advisable. Scope stops are available in UK from chambersgunmakers or Weihrauch and Beeman in US. Two-piece dampa-mounts work just as well and don't cost quite as much as a reasonable one-piece mount at UK/US prices
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Woodfl's Response to abdulraheemag's Review
Written on: 08/04/2005
Mounts: I use a HW90K with 'ProMount' one-piece double screw, size = large, bought on-line from Uttings.com in the UK for £30.
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<br>Not Cheap! but have never moved since fitting.
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Doncarlos's Response to abdulraheemag's Review
Written on: 07/05/2006
What caliber do you have and how do you adjust the power?
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Abdulraheemag's Response to abdulraheemag's Review
Written on: 19/05/2006
My rifle caliber is .22. adjusting power: at the back face of power chamber you will find a screw, unscrew it you will find a knob inside small stroks on the knob with flat headed brass nail will release some air pressure from the chamber. check it with chrono graph find your suitable power to handle. but remember power once you reduced can't gain unless you have special dedicated pressure pumb.
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Andyrumsam's Response to abdulraheemag's Review
Written on: 12/01/2007
Get a Bisley one piece mount mate it has four mounting points an a holding pin mine has never moved on the same gun.
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★★★★★
“This rifle has nothing but good points,it feels solid...”
Written on: 26/11/2003 by SteveT (1 review written)
This rifle has nothing but good points,it feels solid well built,some might call it heavy but with a sling to carry it or an improvised bi-pod made of twigs,its not.only thing i didnt like was the finishing,looked...cheap?sand down,wood stain and oil,and it looks lovly.bought it 2nd hand with scope for 140!bargin! (read more)
★★★★★
“Two days ago I went to an Arms Fair and bought myself...”
Written on: 25/03/2003 by Simon.
Two days ago I went to an Arms Fair and bought myself a second hand HW 90K.I wasn't even out to buy one,but you know how it is...I'd already got a HW 97k and a Theoben so knew something of the product I was buying.Now I've just returned from the range after the first outing.I'd mounted a Nikko 3-9x42WA on a Sportsmatch one piece,and selected Crossman Premiers,which work so well in the Theoben and 97k.They did in the 90k as well.I finally shot five in a half inch goup off a rest at... (read more)
Trapoo's Response to 83059_Simon.'s Review
Written on: 11/12/2003
Simon.
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<br>What silencer did you put on your 90K and how good is it? I am thinking of buying the 90K in .20 cal and use a Logun silencer on it
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Olaft's Response to 83059_Simon.'s Review
Written on: 27/10/2005
Hi Simon,
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<br>I'm thinking about buying HW but I'm not sure which one. You have 97 and 90 - can You compare them. What are advantages, disadvantages and diferences.
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<br>Olaf.
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★★★★★
“I bought this rifle a week ago and it is even better...”
Written on: 27/02/2003 by gary.
I bought this rifle a week ago and it is even better than my old Hw 35 for power and accuracy a great shooter with a long range shooting ability. I would recommend this to any one, it's slightly better than the 90K because thats what my mate has (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought this rifle in place of my Hw 35 it's better...”
Written on: 22/02/2003 by big puppa pump.
I bought this rifle in place of my Hw 35 it's better all round as it doesn't jolt too bad, for the power i would get this instead of a Patriot (which my Mate owns) because it's more accurate and the power is just as good as a patriot due to the theoben gas ram system. This means it will not lose power like the old spring guns and you can pump them up e.g. my mates Patriot has started to lose a little power where as mine hasn't so go for this 90 rather than a patriot. Go for the standard 90... (read more)
Tallguy606's Response to 74835_big puppa pump.'s Review
Written on: 17/12/2006
Correction, power is not just as good as a Patriot. The HW90 is a 19-20 ft lb gun at full power; the Webley Patriot (Kodiak) is about 27 ft lbs. Both very powerful, but the Webley is ahead by a margin. Gas ram or spring doesn't matter.
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★★★★★
“The only flaw with my Weihrauch HW90 was the varnish,...”
Written on: 30/09/2002 by Anthony.
The only flaw with my Weihrauch HW90 was the varnish, so i stripped it, and oiled the wood. This gives it a natural look and it feels a lot more pleasant.
I also transformed my hw90 into a hw90K. A risky busisness but worth every drop of sweat (fear that is) Grouping: standing :1 inch at 30 yards
sitting :1/2 inch at 30 yards.Power : at this time it shoots 14.6 grns.H&N FTS at 800 fps. witch translates in app. 22 ft/lbs.
All in all the best buy before you go pcp.
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Trapoo's Response to 40730_Anthony.'s Review
Written on: 11/12/2003
How far could one shorten the barrel of the HW90 without affecting accuracy? Also, what would be the best silencer for it? Logun any good?
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Ydarbd's Response to 40730_Anthony.'s Review
Written on: 25/01/2012
ive a new fac rated 22ft lbs hw90 and i'm considereing cutting the 500mm (19.5") barrel back down to a nicer 410mm (16.5") barrel length? bought a new barrel for the cutting/recrowning and threading 1/2x20 unf....hoping all goes well without loosing accuracy or making the airgun more uncomfortable to shoot if recoil increases....urs sounds like it went well
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★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW90 is the best performer yet from the...”
Written on: 08/03/2002 by Bopanna Pattada.
The Weihrauch HW90 is the best performer yet from the Weihrauch stable. The ideal hunting weapon in all respects, the gas ram is a boon for hunters since it allows the weapon to be cocked for long periods of time between shots. The safety is also very positive and the single stage trigger is smooth. I find that the gun is terribly inaccurate with lighter pellets at longer ranges, probably due to the high velocity. With the beeman crow magnum pellets or the H&N silhouette the gun performs... (read more)
Cliffjacobson's Response to Bopanna Pattada.'s Review
Written on: 22/02/2007
I have a Beeman R1, which is the Weihrauch HW90 with a spring piston. This gun chrony's at 14.4 fps with Crossman Premiere 14.3 grain pellets--plenty enough power for me. Question? I would like to put a sling on this rifle, but I am wary of clamping to the barrel. Being an old competitive rifle shooter (.22 and .308 U.S. Army team) I know that attaching anything to a barrel changes the damping pattern, and hence the accuracy. I would think a barrel band on a springer (spring or gas ram) would affect accuracy, so I've chosen to go "slingless". Anyone out there have any experience accuracy testing with sling installed?
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Airgunner 2's Response to Bopanna Pattada.'s Review
Written on: 14/04/2007
You state "this gun chrony's at 14.4 fps" I assume you made a typing error. What is the correct fps?
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★★★★★
“I have fitted a Webley Pro silencer on my Weihrauch...”
Written on: 21/02/2002 by TerryL.
I have fitted a Webley Pro silencer on my Weihrauch HW90 air rifle in place of the standard barrel weight - and this is great on my K version.
An excellent all rounder
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★★★★★
“An excellent rifle from Weihrauch. The Theoben gas...”
Written on: 26/09/2000 by Dieter.
An excellent rifle from Weihrauch. The Theoben gas system works like a charm. Lots of power. (read more)
117692_Tim.'s Response to 555_Dieter.'s Review
Written on: 22/07/2003
what is the difference between this rifle, and the Beeman RX-2, is it the same gun?
<br>Can anyone tell me?
<br>thanks
<br>Tim
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Trapoo's Response to 555_Dieter.'s Review
Written on: 11/12/2003
Beeman RX2 & HW90 - same gun.
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Tenmeters's Response to 555_Dieter.'s Review
Written on: 12/01/2006
Except the Beeman RX2 has a nice laminated wood stock, thus a little heavier than the HW90.
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241961_Marc Hw90's Response to 555_Dieter.'s Review
Written on: 08/05/2006
hi my name is marc i have just bought a hw90 and find it amazing but just wondering, do you have to have the gas ram pumped up after so many shoots? I would be grateful if any one would let me know, thanks.
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Ydarbd's Response to ydarbd's Review
Written on: 01/01/2012
barrel droop was too much to live with even with a compensating mount, angle of the scope so extreme that the front sight blurred the image through the glass.... so disappointed im taking it back to the dealer to address my issues. couldnt use the recommended dampa mount without ten pieces of taped over coke can as a scope shim... gutted