HW97K Review

[@gmanneod8085]

Awesome review Manny! I really appreciate you spending the time to shoot this rifle all the way to 100 yards. Beautiful rifle and amazing shooting by you!

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thanks brother. Really appreciate. I love this rifle. Is great

[@irishkelly654]

Considering the wind...very impressed with the 97K and the Crosman pellets! Great video, thanks.

[@AffordableAirguns]

@@irishkelly654 thank you very much, also this rifle works very well with Crosman piranhas.

[@irishkelly654]

@@AffordableAirguns - Most of my air rifles don't mind the Crosman's (10.5 for .177 and 14.3 for .22, either domed or hollow points), except for the piranha's? I have a Diana models 34 (.177), 48 (.22), 350 Magnum Pro-compact (.177), Beeman R9 (same as HW95) (.177) and an Air Arms TX200 (.22) which I just acquired and haven't tested the Crosmans in it as yet. Anyway, all the best, cheers...

[@davidpaylor5666]

Hi. Great review. My main pest control gun is a hw100 bullpup and it is absolutely superb, can't fault it in any way, but it isn't anywhere near as much fun to shoot as a springer. So just last week I bought a hw97 with the same stock as yours but in .177 and it is so much fun to shoot, you have to consider every shot and every aspect of taking that shot. It's improved my PCP shooting as well, it's too easy to be lazy with a good PCP. Thanks for taking the time to post this and all my best wishes.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you very much, is a great springer, high quality. Is just amazing.

[@yoraps9257]

Hi Which pellets are the most accurate? And what brand scope are You mounted on HW 97 I am thinking about Hawke and sportsmach mount Cheers

[@AffordableAirguns]

Hey, I got to admit, the Crosman hollow points, crosman domed are exelent pellets for this rifle. Also the jsb 18. The scope is a hawke. You won’t regret to get this scope. Airmax Riflescope 4-12x50 AO , 1", AMX www.amazon.com/dp/B00WR5SAJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PFXC5WNV499KGE1P2V45?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@davidpaylor5666]

@@yoraps9257 I use JSB 8.44 grain diablos and Bisley Magnums at 10.4 grain in my .177. The scope I have on it at the moment (and probably won't ever change, it makes a really good combination) is an MTC Viper Pro 10x44 fixed on SportsMatch rings (with an arrestor pin). There are a lot of advantages to using a fixed zoom scope on a springer, very clear view and fewer delicate bits to get twanged by the recoil. Oh and a bit cheaper, I believe Hawke do a very nice 10x44 at a reasonable price and you just don't need any higher than 10x on a springer. All the best, enjoy your 97 (you really will😁)

[@yoraps9257]

@@davidpaylor5666 ok thx for answer I am thinking about 6x 44 scope (but I can't find)

[@chrisgreenwood271]

just bought my first springer in over twenty years, you guessed it HW97K in 177 it's great. I also have HW100KT in 177, also have an early Webley FX2000 in 22 just resealed it, amazingly accurate rifle.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Great 👍

[@PiperX1X]

These are absolutely awsome rifles, a while ago I had decided that I was going to buy one and had decided on the sporter stock just like the one you have on the video. And it was just by chance two days before I was going to go to my local gun dealer to buy one and I was having a pint in my local and got talking to this lad and the conversation got onto airguns and that I was going to buy the 97k and he said that he had one in blue laminate which he said he was thinking of selling as he needed the cash and he had only had it six months and also didn’t have the time to use it and it was still in its original box and only fired about three hundred pellets and included 4-12x50 niko stirling scope gun bag etc. He had bought it in a package deal for around £650 and he was asking £500 which I refused as I knew I could get him down in price which I did by waving £300 cash under his nose and that’s what I paid for it. The gun was immaculate and looked stunning and my god was it accurate, at 30 yards I was putting pellet on pellet sat resting. Then about a week later I saw that at my local gun dealer he had a mint beach sporter stock in for sale and was up at only £80 and as I knew the guy well I got it for £60 so I’ve changed the stocks over as I don’t want to possibly mark the the laminate one as I do a lot of vermin control and can get into some tight spaces on one of my jobs. But the gun is flawless and I can totally recommend the hw97 in any guise to anyone thinking of buying one and I hope that they are as lucky as I was when I accidentally found mine.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Great, I really regret selling it,,the hw97 is great 👍 🍻

[@carolinesmith1866]

The HW97k is here and we shot about 60 shots through it so far at 27yds. A Leapers UTG 1-8x scope mounted and we shot off a shaky card table in the back yard at 2'' stick on circles to sight in with. After getting a decent sight in, we changed the cardboard on the trap, fired one shot toward the middle and used the hole as the target. Probably 50-55 of those were with the inexpensive Crosman wally-world hollow points, (they shot best by far, one 10 shot group could be covered with a dime). The RWS Super Domes spread way out compared to the Crosmans. We're very pleased with the Crosmans and may not bother with more expensive pellets. It was a rushed day though with receiving the gun, then doing our running around and jamming shooting time in between 5-7PM. My husband ordered a Vortek PG4 kit and seals for it along with a Athlon Talos 4-14 30mm ffp scope he found on sale from Eurooptcs in Williamsport, PA. This afternoon we'll put more thought into a steadier platform to shoot from and put another 50-60 shots through it. It's a beautiful rifle and we are pleased!

[@AffordableAirguns]

Hi Caroline, good morning,,I’m very happy to hear that from you, is a beautiful air rifle, great for plinking and small pest control, just take your time to get used to it, I highly recommend a Hawke air max scope, leapers UTG haven’t give me a good results. Also adjust the trigger after 100 shots. You will love the results. Here is the link for the scope on Amazon Airmax Riflescope 4-12x50 AO , 1", AMX a.co/d/hiDydro

[@carolinesmith1866]

@@AffordableAirguns The Leapers 1-8x seems like a good scope, it's a 30mm with etched reticle and has lasted well on our RWS 34. The other one, a UTG 1'' 3-9 is junk, that came off a Hatsan gas piston gun, of course the 3-9x was less than half the cost of the 1-8. We already ordered the Athlon 4-14 Talos, 30mm tube ffp, and reticle my husband wanted, reg. price is about $330 on sale at Eurooptic for $220 right now with free 2 day shipping. Eurooptic seems to always have great deals. We've noticed some retailers, (Midway USA) will inflate the retail and charge actual retail claiming you're getting a good deal. Anyhow, the HW97 IS a great looking pellet gun and the blue/gray laminated stock just makes it look beautiful! My only complaint is it's weight!

[@AffordableAirguns]

Great info about the scope prices.🫡 about the weight,, is important to know of how much weight can help the accuracy of this rifle almost taking away the recoil of the spring, remember that you have a high quality wooden stock, and a lot of high quality metal parts, this air rifle is build like a Tank! It last forever!! That’s the reason why of the price of this rifle,, is been with us for many years and many many more to go! Is my favorite underlever air rifle.

[@carolinesmith1866]

@@AffordableAirguns Just saying, I'm not going to carry it far! 50'with it is enough for me!

[@AffordableAirguns]

Great 👍

[@wayneprice2737]

I use the h+n field target trophy on mine and the rifle loves them I've got one hw97k rifle in .22 and the other hw97k in .25 theyboth love the h+n FTT.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Great, I’m gonna get it in .25 if is possible.

[@winstonchurchill6506]

Glad you are using one of those superior german air rifles..cheers from the uk....

[@AffordableAirguns]

The Hw97 is a peace of art 🖼 for 500usd you get the one of the best ☝️ spring air rifles in the market, also you get top quality competition air rifle! On of the best from Germany 🇩🇪. Cheers from across the pond!🍻🍾

[@thomasmatthews4766]

Love this guys reviews ...no bull...just a good honest review...👏👏👏👍

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you 🙏

[@82HEADCASE]

Very sweet video!! Looking forward to picking up my own hw97kt very soon.👍👍👍

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you 🙏 you won’t regret👌

[@richardcampbell5762]

That was pretty good shooting. I have a TX200 HC Air Arms 22CAL and I wish it liked Crossman pellets, "but it don't." It would be a lot easier on the wallet. Good video brother. Stay safe and stay blessed my friend. 👍🇺🇲🤙✌

[@AffordableAirguns]

Hi brother, is a blessing of this rifle like Crosman hollow points. Very accurate and consistent. Thanks for watching brother and stay safe🍻🙏👌

[@carlgrantham325]

I enjoyed it as always! Those Crosmans. once again prove that the expensive isn’t always the best… ! Pair fine skills (left handed) with a fine gun and the sum speaks for itself! Until next time… from your fans in central Georgia… thanks Manny!!✌🏼

[@AffordableAirguns]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 thank you soo much👌🍻

[@denisbenard4019]

I have the polymer stock version and love shooting it. As it exceeds 500 FPS it is considered a non-restricted firearm in Canada. That means we can't legally shoot them in our back yard. Like you I shoot mine at a range. Your accuracy is impressive. Thanks for the video.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Hello Denis,, great to hear that! The wooden version seems to be a little more accurate than the polymer stock, and the reason is all about the weight, nothing to do with the system of the rifle.

[@denisbenard4019]

@@AffordableAirguns I'm happy with the accuracy however I am looking at installing a tuning kit to soften and smooth out the twang. Cheers!

[@AffordableAirguns]

@@denisbenard4019 good to hear that, in case you are looking for increase your accuracy, you know additional weight always help.. by the way,, the tune kit is good but keep in mind you will loose your warranty. My friend did the same thing and the rifle cocking system broke. So he send it back to wierauch and they tell him, the warranty was void cause of that. Be careful🙏

[@denisbenard4019]

@@AffordableAirguns I didn't know that. Thanks!

[@carolinesmith1866]

Great review! We have a .22 blue/gray laminated coming this week and from your review, we now know what pellets and what to expect from our new rifle. Thanks!

[@AffordableAirguns]

Great, this rifle works great with many different pellets, also give me good results with the jsb match grade flat heads too.

[@jimmynich4791]

Individual guns of the same model can be different with regards to which pellets they like. My mk1 HW97k likes most pellets but I use JDB exacts most of the time.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Correct 👍

[@carlgrantham325]

Enjoyed the vid as always! Those Crosman hollowpoint pellets once again prove that the expensive isn’t always the better! Nice gun Manny and some mighty fine “left handed” shooting

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you brother. Happy thanksgiving 🍽🦃🍁

[@heithwatkins]

Excellent video. I want a high end spring rifle. I plan to purchase the TX 200 first. Maybe then this rifle, or the Diana Air King. I also love the Pro Sport. These rifles are excellent and can take small game easily. Most of my hunting is within 30 yards in the woods. This is really all I need.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you. This rifle is excellent

[@mrvoorhees2627]

I have the tx200 the prosport and a hw97k you can't go wrong with any of them but the tx 200 is my favorite really easy to strip down and beautifully made 👍

[@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan]

Love it man, good work.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you 🙏

[@brianb5505]

I just ordered the hw97 , I can’t wait

[@AffordableAirguns]

Great,,, is a great underlever air rifle.👌

[@brianb5505]

Just wanted to let you know, you can order the H&N pellets at slightly bigger or smaller sizes. My .22 hw95 liked the the 5.54 . I also tried 5.53 and 5.55 if I remember correctly. 14.66 grains

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you for the info,, too bad I don’t have this rifle anymore😞😞😞

[@mrvoorhees2627]

Just found your channel subscribed really good reviews 👍🇬🇧

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you very very much Mr. Voorhees. 🇺🇸🇵🇷

[@luxfair]

Excellent review.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Glad you liked it!

[@bruceallen6016]

Thumb up for the review. The HW97 seems quite nice and is on my wish list. 🙂

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you very very much 🙏

[@neiledwards8931]

You have a twang noise when firing you have not fitted a tuning kit why not a TBT tuning kit you will even get tighter groups : Nice video I have the HW97k. 22 hence my Advice 👌👍

[@AffordableAirguns]

Hi Neil. I prefer to keep it from factory and original. Thank you for your advice🙏🍻

[@carolinesmith1866]

We're going to try what we have before ordering some H&N Field Target Trophy 14.66 gr. We have Crosman HP's from Walmart and RWS SuperDomes to try when the gun arrives.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Some how the Crosman domed and the hollow points did way better than the H&N Target trophy after a few weeks of using the rifle. I knock down a pine cone at 100 yard 7 times out of 10. With the Crosman domed 14.3

[@carolinesmith1866]

@@AffordableAirguns Yes, I saw that! Walmart has them cheap! Our RWS 34 shoots them okay, but does much better with the RWS Super Domes. Air Gun Detectives ran the H&N Target Trophy in their .22 HK97 best, individual gun likes/dislikes I guess. In theirs, the Crosmans came in third, (and still an impressive group-theirs was tuned also).

[@AffordableAirguns]

Just recommend to be patient has soon you get it, shoot around 100 round to allow the rifle to break down, then take it serious with the groups. Also recommend sand bags for it, to be more accurate with it. I got a hawke air max scope 50mm, I know is pricey but you won’t regret. Check out my videos doing pest control with this awesome rifle.

[@airgunnostalgia4210]

Great shooting!! Stunning rifle, had one but sold it to get a hw100... Sometimes I regret it. Regards from Spain!

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you 🙏 you need to add one again to your collection!

[@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007]

Great work as always Manny! I dig that gun but I also really like how you put your videos together to. Awesome 👌

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thanks brother. This rifle is great, make you feel like you waste your money on a mid-price Pcp. This rifle shot almost the same kind of group has the Kral puncher breaker at 50 yards with the same pellets.

[@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007]

@@AffordableAirguns Very cool 😎

[@cnyjyk]

Not sure how many rounds the barrel has. It will only getting better after full broke in. Great video!

[@AffordableAirguns]

Yep after you break in the rifle, the velocity settle and you might lose 20fps but is incredibly accurate spring air rifle. Is my favorite! Thank you for watching!

[@airgunspestingch.8426]

👋🏾sup bruh great video! Have this gun in 177 Vortek spring kit Rowan engineering bling bling parts and a blue laminate stock. I’m in Michigan as well brudda 👊🏾😎

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thanks brother. What part of Michigan?

[@airgunspestingch.8426]

@@AffordableAirguns 👋🏾sup bruh Battle Creek brudda 👊🏾😎

[@ronniemurphy2124]

You really can't judge those H &N pellets with high wind. I'd love to put a wooden stock on mine. I might try making one from Curly Maple.

[@Leadheadsam]

Great video man 👍 thank you

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@ken244]

not to pellet fussy. I have seen other reviews on this rifle shooting multiple variety of pellets well. Nice review.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Not at all. Work very good with many different pellets. 🙏 thank you

[@doomfathertm8771]

16 fpe, you can take small game at 100 yards with that

[@AffordableAirguns]

👍👍👍👍

[@carolinesmith1866]

Update, the rifle has an Athlon 4-14x Talos 30mm scope on it now and is broken in with over 200 shots. Shooting off a bench on a Lyman bag at 30M we're getting 10 shot .400'' groups with H&N Field Target Trophy, (on sale at Midway $8.11 for 500). The Crosman HP Wally-world specials so far have done about .750"' using the old scope (40 rounds in that group). We're using the ''aim small-miss small'' method of shooting a pellet through a blank paper and using the first hole as the target.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Hi Caroline,, so sorry to head that from the Athlon Scope,, they are not made for springers. Midway USA have great deals. I use the same Practice Method”aim small- miss small” really works!

[@r123brown]

Excellent air rifle vid

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thanks 🙏

[@carolinesmith1866]

The scope is fine, works great, (the gun is broken in now with over 200 shots through it). I called them they said they will stand up to a springer, their site says the same. If it goes bad, I'll send it back and they send me a new one which we'll put on a .308 bolt gun.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Great, is holding great for you, my friend have one of those on his springer and broke super fast. Also have a hard time to get a replacement… remember the recoil of the .308 is different than a Springer air rifle.. good luck and keep us updated with your results🙏

[@carolinesmith1866]

@@AffordableAirguns So far I really like the scope and love the rifle! It keeps getting better. My only complaint is weight, it's very heavy.

[@tonialbertl]

Hallo. Ich bin aus Deutschland.. Tolles Video. Können Sie mir bitte sagen welches Kaliber die Waffe hat. 4,5 oder 5,5 und wie viel Leistung diese Waffe hat 16 oder 22 Joule. Ich möchte diese Waffe kaufen um lange Distanzen über 50 Meter zu schießen. Welche Vergrößerungen am scope können Sie für diese Distanzen empfehlen Vielen Dank

[@AffordableAirguns]

👍👍

[@kims2r]

You can buy this rifle in 4,5mm 5mm 5,5mm and 6,35mm. It is available in 7,5J 16J and full power 24J. But I know in Germany the legal limit is 7,5J

[@kims2r]

A very good German webshop is versandhaus Schneider

[@liedebunker1253]

It does well at 25 yards. For break-barrel rifles, that's good enough.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Agree 👍

[@3Kiwiana]

I was told the ultimate pellet was 8.2 grain, the speed is around 850-880

[@silviaradjah4050]

I have the 77k and the 97k the shoot so good stock out of the box but the 77k had a small chip in the stock i came like that new out of the box. for me as a perfectionist i feel bad about this its on top near the loading port were the metal meets the wood. Is this normal? Greetings from the netherlands I just dont want to send it back its shoot good

[@AffordableAirguns]

Hello, I understand completely,, but is Not normal, must likely, that happens during shipping process, cause wierauch is very cautious about their rifles. Or probably opened by customs at borders. So far I had 2 hw97 and they never came like that.

[@beserkermode6698]

This or BSA lightning grt?

[@AffordableAirguns]

Definitely this one ☝️

[@antoniomartin1526]

Hola . Estoy x comprar esta carabina ..cuántos decibelios .da ???? ..muchas gracias .un cordial Saludo

[@AffordableAirguns]

Hola Antonio, es de aproximadamente de 68 db. Saludos 👋

[@antoniomartin1526]

@@AffordableAirguns se lo agradezco de corazón ... Ahora estoy más interesado ..gracias y un cordial Saludo

[@AffordableAirguns]

@@antoniomartin1526 claro que si hermano, este Rifle yo lo considero lo mejor en el mercado, muy bonita culata la cual viene también en un hermoso laminado, muy preciso, un gatillo exelente y muy poco retroceso,, le recomiendo un lente de muy buena calidad con el rifle, tal como los Hawke air Max o los Athalon, no se arrepentira, mire mis vídeos haciendo control de plagas con el rifle de día y de noche.. el mejor rifle que e comprado en mi vida. Un cordial saludo y un caluroso abrazo 🫂 🙏

[@3Kiwiana]

Those pellets are on the cheap side for 177 I thought?

[@hwshunter]

good..unit..

[@AffordableAirguns]

👍👌

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Is it worth the upgrade, or is it an upgrade from the HW95?

[@AffordableAirguns]

It is! This rifle really impresses me. Even Know is less powerful than others and expensive, but you get precision.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

@@AffordableAirguns Thanks!

[@johnfiore9390]

Cant take him serious sounds like Michael pena... good actor by the way 😂

[@Gunner-ll1zd]

What scope and mount?

[@AffordableAirguns]

Mantis 3-9x40mm but I don’t recommended. It broke after 500 shots. Mantis 3-9 x 40mm AO Mil-Dot Air Rifle Scope www.amazon.com/dp/B01BHBUQIG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_8H6TD275MZSSMCXV9TWC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@Gunner-ll1zd]

Okay, thank you. I snagged this same rifle and toss a fixed 4 power on it. It kind of limits the accuracy.

[@pestcontrolservice8653]

I wish I can shoot that good with my HW 97kt I love my airgun I think need more practice 😅

[@AffordableAirguns]

Thanks 🙏

[@liquidsteel]

How you like Hart MI?

[@AffordableAirguns]

Is great👌

[@liquidsteel]

@@AffordableAirguns nice out that way I live over by port huron.

[@AffordableAirguns]

Cool, I was working in Ludington since April

[@liquidsteel]

@@AffordableAirguns contractor?

[@AffordableAirguns]

@@liquidsteel yes

[@israelh8942]

Is best in caliber 5.5 or 4.5

[@AffordableAirguns]

At my point of view. On . 5.5

[@waldemarrachwa2883]

Good shooter . I

[@AffordableAirguns]

🙏 thank you

[@sigsauer8386]

In Italia lo vendono solo depotenziato a 7.5 jaul. Full power è solo la 977 oppure la 77 Kurtz 😢

[@arazdidayev8893]

Такая кучность на 50 метра даже рср винтовка не дасть.

[@israelh8942]

could kill a rabbit at 70 meters. Cheers

[@AffordableAirguns]

Yes! Has long you hit on the head. 🍻🍻