Weihrauch HW77 Reviews
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★★★★★
“best gun ever”
Written on: 07/04/2013
I've had just about all the makes.AA. BSA. Webley. Theoben. Daystate etc.I've shot for 35 yrs just got rid of my hw 100 kt because I wanted another springer so bought a brand new hw77 k in 177 and I can't get over how accurate this is it puts rws superfields on top of each other at 40 yds it beats all the pre charged guns for accuracy with ease.its heavy but that's what steadys a gun. I will keep this for good . (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Weihrauch HW77”
Written on: 01/04/2013
The HW77 is fantastic gun if you are a target shooter, but if your a hunter the only the only letting it down is the front heaviness. The front of the gun which is heavy compared to the back which is light is a problem that can effect accuracy if you do not have a tri/bi pod. If you can hold it still you can do anything with it, I have shot a lot of rabbits with this gun. (read more)
★★★★★
“Return to the HW77 ”
Written on: 29/03/2013
my first ever rifle I ever purchased was a HW77 then changed to a more powerful air rifle a weble patriot .25 big problems with this brute with furniture screws breaking so i decided to buy a theoben eliminator fantastic rifle thumb hole stock.. due to a back injury i have returned to the old faithful HW77 nothing can compare to its accuracy... I have just left it in for a tune up can't wait to get it back into the field hoping to obtain 15 to 18 ftlb pressure after tuning.. Corgi...... (read more)
★★★★★
“Most accurate air rifle I've ever owned.”
Written on: 20/01/2013 by Laverdabru1116 (12 reviews written)
Bought my HW77 .22 second hand, but fairly new, not long after they came out. It came with a 4x40 Nikko Stirling sight. It was a revelation after owning many break barrel air guns, & all the air rifles I have bought since have been under levers. None of them have matched the 77 for accuracy. Bad points - Very heavy, 9 lbs+ before scope. Noisy, without a silencer, which adds even more weight. My one had a very slightly bent underlever, which I did not notice until someone else pointed... (read more)
★★★★★
“Back after a long gap.”
Written on: 21/11/2012
I have just come back to airguns after a lay off of over thirty years. Back in 1980 I had a HW80 which was given a cropped barrel,silencer and a venom tune, all by the inventor of venom at Lye gunshop, Trapshot. I have recently purchased a second hand HW77 in .22 from my local gunshop, and to say I'm pleased is an understatement!, I'm thrilled. The rifle is superb, heavy,yes, but so well made it's a treat to hold. It's a pleasure to shoot because of it's accuracy and within a short time I am... (read more)
★★★★★
“Love this rifle!”
Written on: 20/11/2012 by Keith10284 (1 review written)
A mate of mine has a 77k & I love it. I tried to buy it off him but he wouldn't sell it & I can't say I blame him. It's super accurate, built like a tank & feels great in the shoulder. The moment my local gun shop (the owner is a mate of mine) mentioned he has one, I said "can you hold it for me? I'll have it" it's in mint condition & only £275 with a Tasco 3-9x40 scope. I can't wait to bring her home! (read more)
★★★★★
“started hunting a year ago. first gun was the hw77....”
Written on: 20/04/2011
started hunting a year ago. first gun was the hw77. couldnt believe how consistently you can shoot after just a few days pratice. had to buy a BSA scorpion t-10 as i often go on long hunting journeys and the 77's weight issues are just too impractical. but if your going for a cheeky evening shoot and your looking for power without losing the accuracy the 77 is undoubtedly the best there is (read more)
★★★★★
“Back in the 80's the HW77 came to dominate the FT...”
Written on: 05/03/2011
Back in the 80's the HW77 came to dominate the FT scene, I didn't own one back then (couldn't afford it). I'm just getting back into FT (well, HFT) now and I bought a PCP rifle - a Gunpower Stealth to be exact, what a POS, put me off PCP for good. So I picked up an old HW77 at the Newark Show for £190. It went to the gunsmiths and came back with a shortened barrel (12" super carbine style), tuned trigger and new spring and seals.
I took it to the range at Huthwaite - OMG it's superb! Now I...
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★★★★★
“Amazing, bought my .22 in 1980, still looks and feels...”
Written on: 03/03/2011
Amazing, bought my .22 in 1980, still looks and feels like new.
Rabbits, rats, mice, pigeons, nver misses.
This is German engineering at it's very best, nothing on the market
comes close
On purchase, mine produced 11.7ft/lb on test.
Changed the spring, better seals, full swervice etc in 2006, now produces
18.2ft/lb consistently.
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★★★★★
“Even in this age of pre charged pneumatic rifles, and...”
Written on: 20/12/2010 by simona050 (3 reviews written)
Even in this age of pre charged pneumatic rifles, and the formidable accuracy their recoiless shooting action affords even a rank novice shooter, there are still a few spring rifles that can match and outshoot them in the right hands. The Weihrauch HW77 underlever spring piston air rifle is the top rifle of them all. This magnificent rifle has been in-production since the mid 1980s and set the accuracy standard all other air guns had to meet. It gave birth to HFT and proved so accurate there... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Well as a world war II buff and a keen airgun shooter...”
Written on: 16/08/2010 by weihrauchman (4 reviews written)
Well as a world war II buff and a keen airgun shooter I asked myself " what air rifle would german tiger tank ace Michael Wittman have used on the days when he wasnt blowing up russian T34's - answer: a Weihrach HW77.
This is the finest in german engineering built into an artillery piece of an air rifle - power,accuracy and you just know when you handle one for the first time that you will still be using this as your 1st choice rifle in 20 years time.
Ive had one on loan from a friend...
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★★★★★
“I have a hw77 which i use for rabbiting .The gun is...”
Written on: 09/08/2010
I have a hw77 which i use for rabbiting .The gun is very accurate and devastating to the rabbits.I would recomend this gun to anybody thinking of buying a airrifle. (read more)
★★★★★
“D nde comprar puedo " sin fusil hw.77k aqui en mexico...”
Written on: 19/07/2010
D nde comprar puedo " sin fusil hw.77k aqui en mexico y es Cu nto valor del El rifle. (read more)
★★★★★
“Amazing gun. Amazing accuracy. Amazing reliabliliy....”
Written on: 15/07/2010
Amazing gun. Amazing accuracy. Amazing reliabliliy. Brutally powerful. It's the bee's knees, only critisism is that it's heavy, but that's not a problem in the long rub, it does your arms good at least ;) LOVE IT!! (read more)
★★★★★
“Have had my HW77 for 5 years it is still as powerful...”
Written on: 13/07/2010
Have had my HW77 for 5 years it is still as powerful and accurate as when i first shot it my best shot was 120 yrd rabbit head shot.
nothing bad to say about it.
perfect german enginering
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Glugskiclumfum's Comment
Written on: 20/12/2010
I found this review not helpful because... Just the sort of claptrap we airgunners could well do without. If the claim of a 120 yard head shot is true, which I doubt very much, then this writer is guilty of the worst kind of irresponsible behaviour. Any proper hunter knows that with an air rifle, even an FAC one, you NEVER shoot at any living creature at more than around 40 - 45 yards maximum. This is the sort of idiotic claim that'll get our hobby/sport banned - the ban everything brigade will believe it, however ridiculous it is.
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Spring Gun Lover's Comment
Written on: 30/04/2011
couldn't agree more. does this joker think he is fooling anybody who has half a clue about air rifles. mind you my best shot was a starling at 2000 yds (i did that with a gat gun. lol )
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Keith10284's Comment
Written on: 20/11/2012
Yeah me too, I was shooting tin cans in Cairo with mine lol
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★★★★★
“Vey accurate. I owned a Webley patriot, a BSA...”
Written on: 19/05/2010
Vey accurate. I owned a Webley patriot, a BSA Superstar and this HW77K and even though those other guns are fantastic, the HW77 I love because of it's accuracy and consistency shot to shot. The blueing is extremely professional. After owning this gun for over 4 years, it still looks new. If I have one complain, it would be the weight with a scope. But other than that, I would recommend this gun to anyone. You wont go wrong. (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought this five year's ago and still dose the job....”
Written on: 14/04/2010
I bought this five year's ago and still dose the job. and it seem's to have gone up in value as i paid £369.90 in 2005 and that inculed a bsa bag and a gold crown 2-7x32ao scope. i use it for rabbit's i'd reconmend getting a silencer they are about so shop around and get the right one. (read more)
★★★★★
“real good gun for the money recommend!!!!! ace gun!”
Written on: 31/03/2010
real good gun for the money recommend!!!!! ace gun! (read more)
★★★★★
“The Police confiscated my HW77k and tested it with 25...”
Written on: 03/03/2010
The Police confiscated my HW77k and tested it with 25 different Pellets and got @ the Max 12.08 ft. Lbs out of it. Now i face a firearms charge in crown court. Has the world gone NUTS.So be careful.I do not have a criminal record yet.But it looks like i am gonna have one soon.Could any body help please.
Pascal @ 1234max.com
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Sidewinder X's Comment
Written on: 12/03/2010
if u did the spring change ur self ,sorry ,but if u got a gun smith or a gun shop to change it ,by law they have to crono the gun and make it legal limit,so if u had a shop or smithy do the work they r to blaim.
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J L Cook's Comment
Written on: 18/07/2010
Hi fella.
<br/>
<br/>Possession of a firearm is a very serious charge, (speaking as an ex-bobby), I may be able to offer a little help however.
<br/>First of all you need to speak with a solicitor, as this is a criminal offence you will be entitled to free legal aid, and you will need it.
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<br/>There are a few things that need to be covered here; firstly, why was your air rifle ceased? A constable can do this, but only if he has reasonable grounds to suspect an offence that gives him the power to take charge of the weapon; what was his reason in this case? If he had no legal reasonable grounds to take the air rifle from you, then the evidence gained after that point will not be allowed to be considered and the case should be dropped.
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<br/>All too often people do not know their rights and fall foul of being decent people who do as the police ask of them.
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<br/>Secondly, the other comment regards who fitted the main spring is very good; this needs to be followed up.
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<br/>Thirdly; and this could be a strong line to look into; what was the procedure followed by the tester? Where all test pellets from the same container etc? What procedure was put in place to clean the pellets and the barrel? How can the police prove that oiling did not occur and cause the ft lbs to be increased? A mechanical device such as a gun should be consistent; if there is a variation over the 2o shots then this may suggest a contaminant within the ammo etc.
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<br/>Just like a drink drive charge, if it's going to stick it needs to be by the book; many charges will fall apart if the process is not followed to the letter.
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<br/>The big one though; why was your gun ceased and subjected to testing in the first place; and are there any witnesses to what was said by the bobby that ceased your air rifle.
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<br/>Your solicitor needs to look very carefully at the legal wording involved with this charge and see if he can pull the case apart.
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<br/>Best of luck.
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<br/>Jim.
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Alistairmontgomery's Comment
Written on: 16/08/2010
The Home Office advice for testing is to use ten different varieties of pellets and to fire ten of each from the rifle. The average is then taken from these 100 shots. If the police have not adhered to Home office procedure then there might not be a case against you for having a rifle that is said to be above the legal limit.
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★★★★★
“My 77 is 18 years old , it's been a consistently...”
Written on: 16/01/2010
My 77 is 18 years old , it's been a consistently amazing weapon since purchase and has needed minimum maintainance throughout its life. Very accurate and effective for hunting in .22 , a little heavy but it's very well made and if you where to keep a few spare seals safe with a couple of spare springs I've no doubts that your descendents will be knocking off rabbits with your 77 in a hundred years or so - get one , keep it clean and it will be around forever.
The 77k (karbine) is every bit...
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★★★★★
“Had my 77 carbine for 16+ years and its still as good...”
Written on: 06/01/2010
Had my 77 carbine for 16+ years and its still as good now as when new, if not a little better, had the trigger refurbed and new spring and seals fitted, and this rifle is still a joy to shoot, 3/9/40 scope and dispatches rabbits at 25-30 yards easily. Can get tiring on long shoots due to weight but quality comes at a price, solid and dependable built to last forever. (read more)
★★★★★
“HI,MY NAME IS ADRIAN WOOD AND I SHOOT FOR THE COUNTY...”
Written on: 19/11/2009
HI,MY NAME IS ADRIAN WOOD AND I SHOOT FOR THE COUNTY AND HAVE A F.A.C. FOR MY BULLET RIFLES.I HAVE HAD MY HW77 FOR SOME 18 YEARS AND I HAVE TO SAY,ITS A JOY TO USE.IF FACT,I USED IT ONLY LAST NIGHT (18/11/2009)ITS STILL FABULOUS.I DONT CARE ABOUT THE WEIGHT,ALL GOOD RIFLES ARE ON THE HEAVY SIDE! (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had this rifle for around 15 years and fitted...”
Written on: 18/10/2009
I have had this rifle for around 15 years and fitted it with a walther 3-9x40 scope,the rifle being second hand when I purchased it. Apart from fitting a new main spring it has had nothing done to it.
It still shoots better than many of it's rivals. Power is constant at 12 ft/lbs and is a superd hunting rifle easily taking rabbits at 40 yards.
What more can you ask for from an air rifle ? build quality,accuracy,power,value for money this rifle has it all, overall a superb piece of kit.
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★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW 77 K = THE BEST .22 HUNTING RIFLE....”
Written on: 19/09/2009 by bluehazeman (5 reviews written)
The Weihrauch HW 77 K = THE BEST .22 HUNTING RIFLE. Yes quite a claim to live up to but boy oh boy it does and more ! The overall quality of this air rifle is unsurpassed by any other air rifle i`ve used or looked at (most of the sub £500 .22 a/r`s) this gun coupled with a top quality 3-9x40 scope will keep on hitting the target in 50p size groups from 30+ meters all day and used with the Weihrauch sound suppressor which mine came fitted with it makes a hell of a hunting gun which has cut a... (read more)
★★★★★
“Weihrauch HW77k ”
Written on: 24/08/2009 by SULLY 1
Weihrauch HW77k
If Carlsberg made spring air rifles then this would be the one. Build quality and consistant accuracy . Yes it's heavy but it helps control recoil'and you can alway's attach a sling for hunting. Awesome rifle for the pest control of rabbits in .22 make sure you hold the under lever when loading pellets into the chamber if you like your fingers. Buy one you won't be disappointed.
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★★★★★
“Bought my HW77.22 cal back in 1985 with my first...”
Written on: 09/08/2009
Bought my HW77.22 cal back in 1985 with my first proper wage packet and was the envy of my mates who had standard guns at the time. The one thing against it was the fact it was hard to insert a sabot round due to the slidind mech but once you managed it there was no better round for accuracy and penetration. As said before the weight was high but the balance more than made up for it and when I moved from the UK, I sold it but always thought there was no better made rifle then and is still a... (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought my HW77 off a friend who has done a Maccarri...”
Written on: 31/07/2009 by Potroastandbiltong (1 review written)
I bought my HW77 off a friend who has done a Maccarri V tune and downgraded the spring/power for FT shooting, it is the best springer I have ever owned, consistant 1 hole accuracy, very little recoil, easy to cock and a constant fps of 795 to 805.
Excellent German engineering, solid good quality Wallnut stock, its the only rifle I have that I cannot fault, even the heavy weight is made up for by the ballance.
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★★★★★
“ this Weihrauch HW77 gun is fantastic in all...”
Written on: 18/07/2009
this Weihrauch HW77 gun is fantastic in all departments i have not found one better for the cost , (read more)
★★★★★
“I have owned my HW-77 for 10 years. It's a very...”
Written on: 17/07/2009
I have owned my HW-77 for 10 years. It's a very accurate and powerful Air Rifle , and what I knew I wanted in a Air Rifle from shooting so much from a very young kid was a solid barrel ! and over time it make a heck of a difference . This is my favorite Air Rifle ever. And I have owned other's. I think the .177 cal can do a lot of damage if you have a good Rifle and strong enough air piston. I put a Scope on my Rifle and it just made it that much more fun. This Rifle has honed my... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW77 is consistent & reliable. Spot on,...”
Written on: 13/07/2009 by matthewaram
The Weihrauch HW77 is consistent & reliable. Spot on, just a real quality gun that I can't fault. I swear by it. (read more)
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★★★★★
“Good weight (heavy but balanced), the Weihrauch HW77...”
Written on: 26/06/2009
Good weight (heavy but balanced), the Weihrauch HW77 is Very Very reliable, strong built and can be handled roughly.
This rifle is more for the intermediate hunter/shooter, this is due to the weight, power and size.
I have owned my HW77 for over 12 years. This rifle has out performed many of the more modern competitors.
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★★★★★
“very durable... I am from Pakistan. Very accurate and...”
Written on: 14/05/2009
very durable... I am from Pakistan. Very accurate and it has stand against mud, dust and water. over all i love this Weihrauch HW77 it's the best i have ever had. (read more)
★★★★★
“Weihrauch HW77 is very accurate weapon and good high...”
Written on: 10/05/2009
Weihrauch HW77 is very accurate weapon and good high power. Brilliant weapon, great looks:) (read more)
★★★★★
“Weihrauch HW77 is a great gun never gone wrong ”
Written on: 26/04/2009
Weihrauch HW77 is a great gun never gone wrong
100% accurate
pickin rabbits off at 60 yards no problem
bit heavy but worth the weight
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★★★★★
“ive had my Weihrauch HW77 for 15 years now and have...”
Written on: 16/04/2009
ive had my Weihrauch HW77 for 15 years now and have had no problems with it. (read more)
★★★★★
“Actually the Weihrauch HW77 is my first air rifle. Did...”
Written on: 09/04/2009 by muddyclouds (1 review written)
Actually the Weihrauch HW77 is my first air rifle. Did some shooting with a gamo gun back in the 80's but this one is a different story. It's well built and gives a real good quality feel. In this price range I wonder if there's any other brand even getting close? Never thought a springer could be this accurate, I know there's also the hw97 out there but they are almost the same with the same internals. The hw77 comes with open aiming sight while the hw97 requires a scope. So you can get... (read more)
★★★★★
“The Weihrauch HW77 has superb accuracy & balance, nice...”
Written on: 02/04/2009
The Weihrauch HW77 has superb accuracy & balance, nice action only let down by it's weight which is tiring after prolonged use, otherwise hard to fault, a classic. Accuracy 10/10 (read more)
★★★★★
“the good point about the Weihrauch HW77 is it has...”
Written on: 03/03/2009
the good point about the Weihrauch HW77 is it has perfect aiming over all it a superb weapon to use (read more)
★★★★★
“I find this Weihrauch HW77 is accurate to the point of...”
Written on: 21/02/2009 by feg (1 review written)
I find this Weihrauch HW77 is accurate to the point of never missing the target, all in all, an excellent rifle, in my opinio, although i find it quite heavy. (read more)
★★★★★
“Purchased in Germany in 1987, no problems. I am now...”
Written on: 26/11/2008 by HW77lover (1 review written)
Purchased in Germany in 1987, no problems. I am now considering a 22 cal. by Wiehrach or Evanix. Well placed pellets have brought 106 bushy tails. One shot one kill. 3X9 scope is an asset. Outstanding accuracy. Well finished stock and durable bluing.Trigger pull is outstanding (-3 lbs.). My wife objects to me sleeping with my HW77. Due to it's weight , it is no kids rifle. (read more)
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★★★★★
“I bought this gun about a year ago i bought an AGS...”
Written on: 12/10/2008 by A1rgunHunt4 (5 reviews written)
I bought this gun about a year ago i bought an AGS 3-9-40 scope on it and zeroed it in very nice when zeroed and good power too the trigger pull is so light not much recoil either
the gun is heavy-ish but not a problem i say 10/10
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★★★★★
“I owned a venom lazaglide tuned 77k some years ago...”
Written on: 06/07/2008
I owned a venom lazaglide tuned 77k some years ago and wish i still had it. Superb spring gun, in the right hands and with a little tuning mega accurate (read more)
★★★★★
“I have this gun which i think is really impressive.”
Written on: 06/07/2008
I have this gun which i think is really impressive. (read more)
★★★★★
“A beautifully simple design, matched with high...”
Written on: 23/06/2008 by sausage buttie
A beautifully simple design, matched with high performance, no high-tech to go wrong, an all rounder that pleases every time, clever those germans! (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought an HW77, carbine, in .177 last week, having...”
Written on: 16/06/2008 by luffedup (1 review written)
I bought an HW77, carbine, in .177 last week, having read all the reviews.
Fitted a Hawke 3-9x40 mil-dot scope and took it to an outdoor range with variety of the 'pop-up' targets up to 100 yards. I zeroed it at 35 yards and then started potting targets at different ranges...... Astonishingly, (considering it is only the 4th time I've ever used an air rifle), I was soon hitting targets at 60 yards once I'd got the hang of the scope. Some shots were inconsistent and I had a number of rogue...
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★★★★★
“I bought my hw77 standard length .177 caliber about 3...”
Written on: 06/06/2008
I bought my hw77 standard length .177 caliber about 3 years ago, it has a 3-9x50 scope and a harris bipod and i must say it looks amazing. The gun comes out of the box at approximatly 10.5 flbs but i am planning on upgrading with the FAC V-mac kit soon. The gun can take cheap light pellets but at range abvoe 30m i would recomend a more expensive high grain slug. i regularly shoot wood pigeons from my window at 45-50m, i have shot a partridge at nearer 70m and the quarry usually goes down in... (read more)
406169_Subsonic41Grain's Comment
Written on: 01/10/2008
So, you shot a partridge with a rifle - that is a game bird so you broke the law. Then you miss a clean shot on a rabbit so it goes down a hole to die. Sigh, people like you should be ashamed. Go back to basics and learn to shoot properly then be responsible and law abiding with a rifle. Before you jump up and down bear this in mind - I own a Section 1 license and know how to shoot, what to shoot and when to do it legally.
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★★★★★
“Would recommend to anyone great all rounder. I"ve...”
Written on: 24/05/2008
Would recommend to anyone great all rounder. I"ve borrowed a 20 year old hw77 177 off a mate in work superb rifle very hard to put down, accurate very well made was bit heavy to start soon got used to it (read more)
★★★★★
“Great gun ive now bought it off my brother and had it...”
Written on: 20/04/2008
Great gun ive now bought it off my brother and had it since november 07 and i have never shot vermin with as much success as this it needs a new spring now but thats something i will get soon. overall 10/10 (read more)
★★★★★
“Great air rifle for target shooting and long range...”
Written on: 20/04/2008 by solvo (4 reviews written)
Great air rifle for target shooting and long range hunting.
Has the usual 2 stage 'Rekord' trigger unit that is about 50 years old and has yet to be beaten in design.
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★★★★★
“If you want to buy a great all rounder that wont let...”
Written on: 19/04/2008 by bitsiboo (4 reviews written)
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Bertie's Comment
Written on: 10/01/2013
Are you claiming that if I give my arms a long rub with this air rifle it would ease, or maybe cure arthritis ?
Might be something in this alternative medicine after all! :-).