Weihrauch HW99S - Best .22 Inexpensive Beginner Airgun - IMO

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I get asked A LOT - What is the best .22 entry / inexpensive / starter airgun?. Well here is my answer...Yep, day in and day out you see me shoot high end PCP airguns, but I do shoot Springers - I love em.
So to answer a very big burning question from many of you, what do you need to get into Airguns, my advice is this will do nicely. This and a tin of JSB pellets, thats it.
To be clear, yes you CAN get cheaper spring airguns they are fab too, but you want a recommendation and I am giving you one.
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[@willybee3056]

Firstly,, you do a fabulous job. And thanks. I mostly appreciate when you talk about group size, and show it. To say something is accurate, has no meaning. And no measurable value. But as far as accuracy goes, that is if you're not playing games. If you can't hit your target first time, every time, then you are either too far away, or the target is too small. And that is , in my opinion , your affective range. And thanks again,,, you are the reason I got into air rifles...

[@PiperX1X]

Never mind beginners Giles, I’ve been shooting airguns for over forty years and still do and recently bought the 99s for a grab and shoot gun for those pesky rats that think they can set up home under my sheds over winter and this does just the the job. I put a 3-9x40 scope on the top and when I first took it out to zero it was putting pellet through pellet at 30 yards, didn’t have to mess on with that trigger as it was set up just right for me straight out of the box. I paid £210 for mine in 22 plus a tin of lead thrown in. I now have a cabinet full of Weihrauch’s and wouldn’t think of any other make, if it ain’t broke eh?

[@FeathersMcGraw1]

I ❤ my HW99S. Lightweight and super accurate. Its the only rifle you'll ever need.

[@harryzero1566]

Me too, scoped and its an accurate meat gatherer that you can carry around ALL day.

[@thameralhajeri3173]

It’s the rifle for the best situation

[@grayisdabest]

My first air rifle was the 99s in .177 , i still have it to this day and its been an absolute dream this past 5 years ,never an issue with it ,very accurate even at 50 meters ,i can highly recommend this rifle. i did upgrade to a TBT kit which smoothed out the recoil slightly and got rid of that twang ,a worthy upgrade. I would never sell my 99s !!

[@tzenophile]

I have two of them, but my go-to for fun is still the HW30s. Lighter and just as accurate, if not more.

[@MrAlphapapa]

The HW99s is so good we bought three. For me,my brother and my son in law. Great rifle can't say enough about it.

[@phillmiller1198]

Man it so good to see you doing air rifle reviews on utube as it's the only format I receive, please keep up the great work for your utube fans!!

[@Ouch.]

I've had a HW99s for about 3 years now and despite shooting HFT with a BSA pre-charged rifle, I always go back and have a shoot with the 99 it's a great little rifle. If you are buying one new, I would recommend a good clean inside the action and a re-lube as the factory does not leave them terribly clean. I'd also polish the spring ends, but apart from that......brilliant.

[@themap2493]

I shoot HFT comps with my 99s, love it. The best springer out there . Loved the huge smile on your face when hitting targets with the open sights, Giles. Keep up the great work. Big Pete from Scotland. :)

[@scottsorby7966]

Nice to see you recommending .22 rather than .177 like everybody else Giles, great video as always

[@garyhaden2390]

Really like your reviews , funny entertaining, and very informative, just got into air rifle shooting, started off with pcps , and now getting into springers, what a difference, so much harder in my opinion but love a challenge, keep up the good work, amazing reviews, getting the hw99s in 22 thanks to your review.

[@seagate9705]

Really enjoyed this video , it brought back some very good memories of trouble fee ownership. Thank you.

[@dave_724]

I’ve a HW99s in .22 that’s been worked on by liquid steel designs and it was grouping around 15mm at 40 when I got it and has a variable shot spread of 3-5fps the 99s is my favourite rifle to shoot I’ve taken mine out to 75 yards on knockdowns

[@tompedersen6564]

My HW50 loves RWS Hobbies, 11.9 grains. 670 fps. 1/2" groups at 25 yards with open sights. Perfect size, weight, and power. If I could have only one air rifle, this would be it.

[@scousewillo62]

Love my 99, got it tuned by shauny off the AGF and it produces 9.5flb with JSB RS ( garden use). Super smooth and I can shoot a 10mm group at 20m but I use it with open sights now and use my 97kt silverline for target work. Both are a joy to own,

[@tombrogden5503]

I still have my .177 version and still enjoy shooting it. i'd recommend for any 1 who wants to get started, then move onto a HW 97 KT

[@rickoshea8138]

Ergonomically speaking the HW 99 are near perfect for adults. Just large and heavy enough to feel solid. Yet short, light and well balanced to enable wobble free offhand shooting for hours. HW99 is the UK version. It is called the HW 50 in rest of world.

[@bigwill4284]

Gr8 content Giles it's good to see the helix on a springer this is the first video I might try mine on one 👍

[@TheBarteld]

Welkome back Giles, great presentation again. Greetings from Holland. p.s. in Holland we called the HW99S the HW50S.

[@TophatOrange]

Didn't know this, have an oldie from some decennia back, Dank voor de info.

[@ukairgunner3267]

I have one of these in my collection and i'll never sell it! Great video as always Giles 👍

[@lfcmarkeb7124]

a much underrated rifle, made to our sub 12 ft-lb limit pretty much and not chopped down to comply, slip a TBT guide set in and voilà Bob's a close relative 👍

[@happyhalfwit8862]

Great review and good to see a springer back in the reviews. At the money why look elsewhere they make the best springers out there, reliable, accurate and last ( my hw35 is now 45 yrs old and still going). Better still for the beginner the iron sights will teach you how to shoot properly so use them they actually work on an HW, unlike many others.

[@tonydobberson4439]

I have one , superb. Not modified. Great fun , a welcome break from my pcp stuff.👍

[@davidfirth6535]

They are fabulous, best air rifle i have ever bought, great vid. thanks, regards.David.

[@jtbork1221]

Excellent choice Giles. I have 3 HW50S (cousin to the 99S) in silver 22, blued 177 and a Pro Hunter 177 version by AoA...all tuned by Allen Z. They are great guns. I also had a 177 and 22 tuned by Allen Z. here in the states for my sons...all of our 50S guns are one hole guns using a scope at 40 yards. I think Si Pittaway, Verminhunters TV would also agree...he has used a number of the 99S guns in his UK hunting videos.

[@shubbagin49]

Got a HW77, had it for ever. At 70 it is sometimes a bit heavy for me now. Nice one Giles, great gun for a young one.

[@henrymoreland8719]

Back to your best Giles, thank you.

[@gethinjones8992]

fantastic review as always keep it up👍 ive got one of those on order 😆 hasent arived yet ddo infact ive been waiting quite a while 😕

[@laurieharper1526]

Spot on Giles. The 99 is a great little rifle. I would suggest the entry level BSA Lightning at around the same price is a worthy rival (although I prefer the 99). The 99 is very tuneable - the results the good tuners get from it are remarkable and it's also easily fettled by the DIYer. You mentioned the HW30. That has to be the nicest starter/junior gun available (imho, obvs). I got one a few years back to try to get my daughter interested in shooting. She didn't take to it, but I still have the HW30. At between 7 and 8 ft lb, It's ideal for garden/backyard plinking and doesn't disgrace itself out at 30 yards and further.

[@simonnoble7589]

HELLO Giles , great show

[@beleif]

Giles, I hope you’re still making videos. Really enjoyable and informative.

[@biagiocozza8875]

Great video Giles, that looks like a great rifle, even if you are not a beginner, that gun looks awesome.

[@scottkelly5513]

Great choice, brilliant Gun!

[@moonbear1st]

i like my hw95k better but they are dearer now i bought mine in the 90s its had a couple of seals go in all that time woods a bit dinked as i treat them hard in the field but the gun itself it still perfect.. great video giles

[@paulsouthwell7964]

Giles Giles, going back to your roots eh, you're getting closer to that HW 80 review, come on big man still waiting, remember mark 1 please.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Great Video !!! Man that’s a great looking budget springer

[@falkirk8413]

If you can lay your hands on one in the states I would definitely recommend it to be honest anything weihrauch from the baby hw30 to the big daddy hw80 the build quality is flawless I have my dads hw35 from the 1960s and it's been used and abused and it's still as strong as the day it was made new spring and piston seals and that's all its had

[@davechadwick9181]

My old 99s is amazing. 1\2 5 shots 25 yards tbt kit and polished internals .keeper

[@MDM1992]

I have a 97kt stainless action and a hw80k and i'm still thinking of buying one of these for my collection, both of mine can be incredibly weighty walking around and standing up shooting for hours, the 99s is THE best budget rifle out there, its just deciding wether or not i want a 99s or a 95k to achieve the more portable rifle.. so many options and not enough money! Lol

[@simonnoble7589]

GREETINGS giles , great subject great rifle ... cheers Simon from york

[@blomkransen]

This is not weirauch entry springer. they have a model named 25 and 30 also as you mentioned, i have 2 hw30 in 177 and 20 caliber, and 2 hw50/99 in 177 and 22, my favorite is the 20 cal hw30, second is the hw50 in 22, if you have not tried the hw30 i suggest you do, they are aawesome! And they are not only for kids, grownups need some fun also!

[@paulr9572]

Brilliant little rifle. Just as capable as my HW90, and handles beautifully. No problem hitting 1" targets at 30m.

[@garethwilliams8731]

Good answer to the question. I have a HW97 and I am very please with how consistent it is. Which is "best" would be my third beginner question, first being "PCP or springer" and second being ".177 or .22".

[@6lr6ak6]

I've just sold my walnut TX, HW97 and HW80 simply because these are just so good it's .22 it's just as accurate as the one's mentioned, using hobbys, Superfield, FTTs pellet on pellet at 30 metres.

[@pawemadej3929]

Excellent video 👍👍👍 greetings from Poland 🤘🤘

[@tonyashton780]

You are like a kid at Xmas un doing their first air rifle,Webley ,BSA,Weihrauch mine was a Webley Vulcan many moons ago.Those of us older or experienced air gunners know the HW99 is the best beginner spring piston air rifle .It's also a good addition to any gun cabinet for a spare hunting rifle,pre PCP training rifle,teaching air rifle it's a multi roll Springer.Pity you didn't review one with the new stock that is a looker!.Looks like my S200 maybe getting a new friend.Stay safe take care of yourself you big kid lol.Regards Tony

[@jago2k]

While I like your reviews of the expensive kit an affordable Springer is most welcome. Not my first Springer but am seriously tempted now

[@diakojim1977]

Weihrauch HW97k is the best Springer for me.I own it 10 years and i haven't find anything better to replace it..

[@1066wastrel]

many years ago, I shot with an HW77 against a guy with a 90, he regularly beat me, I still have a loyalty to underlevers though, having been brought up with an Airsporter, my LGU suits me just fine, but those 90`s, kills me to say it, awesome!

[@neilchristian1635]

Great vid this listen to it it makes sense.

[@simonpowell2559]

I had a Wehrauch 35 .177. Bought by mistake. " if you have any problems bring it back." I used it for hunting never a problem. Always head shots, no drop, flat trajectory. Beautiful engineering. Couldn't fault it. That old .22 just drops too much.

[@johntaylor7301]

best show on you tube cheers

[@marinus9496]

With a little tuning it becomes an amazing rifle. I have a tinbum kit in my .177, that makes it even better Dan stock

[@TheFoxio]

Nice to see a springer again at last.I'm not in to the pcp vids :)

[@williambarwick8871]

I have that in .177 as well as those red targets from the intro LOL.

[@kobrien1352]

Love mine!

[@bdh3949]

Giles, I luv it when you guys call this (H) haitch. That's why I tune in on all the Weihrauch videos. OK that and your reviews are fun, sometimes instructional and always informative. BD Haitch

[@shuninmo6058]

HW99s pcp accurate with bisley long range gold.

[@stanpotter7764]

Great review! Two questions for you. Is there much barrel droop? Also, is there much twang from the spring? It didn't sound like it, but not everything comes through in videos. Cheers from the U.S.! 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@g.m.3285]

Great choice for a first springer! But I'd recommend spending a bit more and get HW 95K

[@FirstStateAirgun]

Nice 👍👍💯

[@mikeoconnell2786]

Hi great vid as usual..is it ok to dry fire spring, gas ram or even pcp rifles. Ive a gas ram and a AA s510 ultimate spotter.Nobody ever mentions it on KZbin vids. It was your Walter Terrus vid that got me into air gunning years ago thanks 👍

[@aboutthemetal8783]

Hw 97 or air arms tx 200 Hunter carbine ( the tx is the best spring rifle money can buy)

[@jcdupuy4809]

I love your reviews. Hw99 vs h95 ? Which one would you recommend ? In .177

[@davidhinde3229]

Would be interested in a side by side comparison with a Walther Terrus

[@6lr6ak6]

In the last 10 ish years I've had a lot of Weihrauch's 80s 77s 97s 95s and I've got to say these 99s are really very good, lightweight very accurate, l would say that they are much better stripped and rebuild using moly grease and bit of preload, piston sleeve to stop the twang and there much better. Mine likes RWS H points and FTTs.

[@skylongskylong1982]

I like the HW80 to practice marksmanship with. A lot do not like it due to its 10 pound weight with a sight.

[@jtee9548]

Perhaps some more experimentation may be in order, I think you might do a bit better in the accuracy department.

[@Booger80]

Nice review! what is the difference to the HW 95?

[@michaelcooper9493]

Owned HW 80 when they first hit our shores and never looked at another springer not that there were many pcp's around the early 80's had a 77 for a few years and now own a 95 coupled with an MTC Mamba scope i hit more than i miss.

[@dobbo4596]

I have been wanting one of these for a couple of years now, what has stopped me getting one is the forums and the term "galling" and the 100s of people saying "don't touch them"! is this really an issue on the 99s? I would pick one up in a heartbeat from my local RFD but i would just like some real world clarification on this. I am looking to add a .22 springer to the stable and i would like it to be the 99s. As always Giles great video and channel.

[@cagondena]

The best one? that's a risky of statement, The best, the best always the best.

[@doop6995]

Are you going to review the PP750 multi shot? (Please!)

[@Mr-O-]

Hello,where did you get the green rest from please? Recently purchased a hw99s great fun,only prob I find is open sights when sighting black on black target can be abit tricky.

[@1LRLRG]

How would you compare it to the Parrus or the Diana 34 in .22

[@michaelarcadian]

🍺 what is the difference between this and the 95k? Ignoring the obvious open sights and moderator changes.

[@rickoshea8138]

Giles, just an observation: You need to follow through and "pin the trigger back" until after you hear the target strike for best accuracy; rather than get off the trigger immediately, like you might for burst firing a full-auto. Yes, you want to get your finger off the trigger before shifting your attention away from the target, after the shot. But, there is no need to get off the trigger as if it might bite you.

[@btc4ucouk]

I have one, you cant miss.

[@regsparkes6507]

I'm wondering now, how does the HW99S compare ( if at all ) to the HW30S? This looks like a nice 'little' back yard shooter, I wish I could find one here in Canada!

[@dannycreevy9612]

Hw99s is a little heavier and more powerful than hw30s the hw99s is the uk only spec its called the hw50s everywhere else but is the same gun you might be able to get hw50 in your country

[@AdamsWorlds]

Only issue i ever had with the Weihrauch springers was they weigh so much! Allot less than a dive bottle or a pump + rifle mind... but bloomy heck its a workout around the field for a few hours lol. Bang on for staring with though had years of fun with a HW80/90 before going onto PCP. Always worth having one as a backup if out for a night/day also as they will never fail yeah if other rifle does :P

[@badger2153]

Agree, beautiful made rifles but you knew you had been out with a hw 90 that's for sure. To be honest I'm thinking about getting another 90 or a 97. Just for something a bit more interesting and take it back to basics 👍

[@dullbrass]

Giles, that blue shirt, did you get it out of the bin again? :D

[@pawemadej3929]

There is hw 50s , and it's nice too 😜

[@paulherbert1550]

Same rifle

[@thameralhajeri3173]

Looks very similar to the HW50 but it doesn’t matter cuz weirach sells the best springer available

[@RevolutionIsTheOnlySolution]

Think air arms would disagree with you on that

[@TheFoxio]

The 99 & 50 are the same gun mate.

[@TheMightyGameMaster]

They are presumably the same except something about the front sight being different I think? Confused me for a while because I had never heard of the HW99s

[@jamesgallant3553]

Where can you buy this rifle?

[@listy1]

Is gauling still a problem on 99's? Really tempted by one I'm a lefty have tx200 left handed but my wife and kids are rightys

[@dannycreevy9612]

Some say it still does theres a few videos on here on how to fix it

[@thomasfarrington3703]

I hear the galling is hit and miss these days, some do, some don't... Nick stanning from tbt has a video about a permanent galling fix which is simple and easy to do. I have a 99s in .177 with tbt drop in kit, shortened/threaded barrel and weihrauch moderator, 3-9x40 hawke vantage on top and it's Lazer accurate. Absolutely recommend a hw99s to anyone in the market for an all round well made springer. (I have quite a few different Spring rifles and this is by far the easiest to shoot accurately and doesn't seem to be hold sensitive like my hw80k)

[@OU812NVME]

Love your videos but I got a multi pump Daisy I'm shooting at 30 yd iron sights hitting clay pigeons and everything you shooting at 15 yd I can throw a rock at that and hit that center

[@hynekfuchs1378]

👍👍👍

[@lukedealberdi3713]

Terrus over HW99 for me

[@carbide1968]

I bought the crosman nitropiston rifle in .22 for 80 bucks on sale and it shoots awesome. Good quality for the money and shoots very accurate. Is it as nice as this rifle? Well the trigger is not but with the nitropiston i would argue it's darn close. You should review one yourself, order from walmart.

[@MDM1992]

Cant really compare a NP to a SP though totally different action, most nitro's could be seen as amazingly accurate due to no recoil when compared to spring piston and crosmans build quality is nowhere near weihrauch, although there is some lovely shooting crosmans out there. But i would say with an equivalent rifle, im almost certain on a level playing field the weihrauch would have an edge, i am weihrauch biased though, only ever trusted bsa and weihrauch for my hunting rifles and none have ever let me down cheap crosmans and krals and hatsans etc have always been plinkers to me rather than reliable hunting weapons because i could instantly notice the shot group being considerably wider with them

[@rahowherox1177]

@@MDM1992 for a beginner(s) I'd go with the 4 crossman and change.

[@LunaRendezvous]

The only thing you should have mentioned was which parts are plastic and metal.

[@djm9676]

I made the mistake of buying a break barrel springer for my young Grandson. Big mistake. I forgot how potentially dangerous they can be regarding breaking barrel and being careful not to accidentally trigger it after cocking. Bought him a good quality PCP. Sorted.

[@ronduck2812]

It's like seeing what The USA IS INER FOR DOWN THE ROAD NEVER HAVE A GUN'S FULL POWER GOOD VIDEO 👍

[@fredde90210]

🥃

[@alberttrouble272]

Silencer??

[@falkirk8413]

I can be done easily but there is very little to be gained on one of these

[@vonsauerkraut]

German what more do you have to know

[@rahowherox1177]

250 quid ain't cheap. Its bloody dear compared to other "entry level" rifles or other air rifles in general.

[@phillkirby]

Whats the best was the question

[@countryside_guy]

I'd like to see someone do a pcp with a scope (a reasonable one), pump, pellets, targets, maybe a case setup for under £500. Now that's a challenge.

[@darrensutton87]

pellpax mate but the customer service is shit but good deals most of the year

[@countryside_guy]

@@darrensutton87 Yeah I wouldn't touch them with a badly made Chinese plinker lol.

[@kevslife]

Springers are best shot open sighted.

[@davt8615]

Out of all my rifles hw99s is one id never sell

[@arsenalmanic]

dont waste the egg. A poor hen laid that egg, we shouldn't take it for granted. Not easy work

[@gununglading2371]

Give away...hahhaa