The Airgun Show | Chicken Farm Rat Shooting | Weihrauch HW98 air rifle review

Rich Saunders is dealing with a serious infestation of rats on a chicken farm. Faced with dozens of the disease spreading rodents, Rich kits up with the FX DRS and Arken Zulus day and night vision scope to snipe the pests in total darkness.
Also in this week’s episode, Mat Manning has a review of the Weihrauch HW98. This German air rifle is one of the best break-barrels on the planet, combining a self-contained powerplant with competition winning accuracy.
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[@muchasgracias6976]

Man those rat numbers were insane! Thanks to Rich and Mat for another great video.

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks very much for watching...

[@jonathon1955]

Fantastic video and job well done with ridding the farmer of his rodents. How the heck do you pick up all of those carcasses? Carcai? Whatever thé plural is 😅. Thanks again, love your work.

[@mace8873]

Yup, the HW 98 is definitely an excellent rifle, frankly I haven't come across a springer that can match it. Ok, granted, the AA TX200 comes close, but that's the only spring gun I can think of comparing it to accuracy-wise, and that's an underlever. Speaking of accuracy, my 98 is the older version with full length barrel and no detachable front end, in .177 FAC, with that gun I've nailed a fly @ 31m... I'm not saying I could do that _every_ time, but I wouldn't even attempt it with any other spring gun, and think I had a chance to actually hit, it is certainly true that with this gun, we're heding into PCP territory. Oh, and it's the reason I decided, after buying it, that my life is simply too short to bother with any rifle that doesn't have an adjustable butt pad and cheek rest.

[@reservedone1791]

Great video. These keep getting better and better. Perfect demonstration of how an air rifle can play an important part in farm management. Really interesting content. Thanks very much.

[@richsaunders6515]

Thank you for watching.

[@jonathon1955]

Fantastic video and job well done with ridding the farmer of his rodents. How the heck do you pick up all of those carcasses? Carcai? Whatever thé plural is 😅. Thanks again, love your work.

[@davidpaylor5666]

Great stuff gents, excellent show. As it happens I'm getting a HW98 as my next gun, THE best break barrel on the market and the stock is just superb.

[@richsaunders6515]

Enjoy your new rifle when you get it and thanks for watching.

[@davidpaylor5666]

@@richsaunders6515 Cheers Richard, I'm sure that I will.

[@theshootingshow]

It is a brilliant gun. I've had a great time using it. Enjoy! Thanks for watching. Mat

[@davidpaylor5666]

@@theshootingshow Cheers Mat. The older I get the more I enjoy shooting springers, PCPs are too easy. Happy shooting mate!

[@robertthomas1717]

Another good show, thanks.

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks very much for watching...

[@rapalaron6348]

Superb springer air rifle the HW98. There is no PCP on the market i would prefer more than my 98.

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks for watching. HW98 has to be up there with the HW80 as the best springer available right now. Other springers are available 😁

[@theshootingshow]

I'm not surprised. It's a joy to shoot. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@rapalaron6348]

@@richsaunders6515 Hi! I own all HW springer models except the HW57 and the 95. Actually the 98 is a 95 but just with an added barrel sleeve and an the great adjustable stock and without the iron sights. I see therefore no reason to buy a 95, but if a nice used one will cross my path for a good price i can't refuse to to buy it of coarse 😁. I can't say if there is a best HW springer. Best for what i want to do with it yes, but not best in accuracy or build quality. In my opinion it's useless to own a HW80 in the UK with it's 12fp-lb restriction because you'll never enjoy/use it's potentials where it's made for and would rather choose the 95 or 99/50 unless you want it have as a fac rifle. I prefer to hunt with my HW35 because it's quiet cocking and like the weight, for just close range pest control the HW30 does it's job as well and is very easy to shoot. They are all accurate and well build and with all of them i shoot groups within one centimeter on 25 meters. The 97 and 77 i shoot most. Right tool for every job and in some pest control situations i even prefer my S410 but for target shooting it's just boring to shoot the PCP, but o love the S410 and 98 for free hand shooting... That's my opinion but someone else can have a different opinion or needs. Cheers!

[@rapalaron6348]

@@theshootingshow Thanks for the review. In my opinion the HW98 has it all. Great for target shooting, plinking, pest control, free hand shooting and even hunting if the extra weight is no problem. The extra you have to pay for the added barrel sleeve and superb adjustable stock with perfect grip is worth the money. A great looking gun too but only for scope use of coarse.

[@texasyotehunter2964]

Good video. You are definitely putting a dent in the population.

[@OSOK7]

That's the best Rat video i've seen in a long time ... Well done !

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it...

[@tekkenerojou]

How I wish I could handle the pest the way you do there in Britain. Here in the sunny Spain it’s forbidden. Blatant error.

[@VTSteve]

Why? That seems insane.

[@richsaunders6515]

That's a shame. You need a friend with a permission over here!

[@tekkenerojou]

@@richsaunders6515 far left politicians have messed up with all kind of laws protecting animals but they don’t protect our way of life. I lived in England for a couple of years, I may come back. You guys are doing such a beautiful job. Keep it up!

[@tekkenerojou]

@@VTSteve politicians have ruined our land, people can break into your home and live there for free, you have to pay the bills for them, you have to take a course on animals to keep a pet at home… Mate this is awful.

[@wudgetowers9003]

Brilliant bit of Ratting there Rich. Another brilliant video thanks guys 👍👍

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks for tuning in. Rich's rat shoots always make for a great watch. All the best. Mat

[@davidmartin1093]

The farmer certainly let the numbers build before tackling them..!! The scope offered everything a night shooter could want, but the extra spotter looks an essential piece of kit or you'd be waving the gun about all night with it up to your eye. The 98 seems a nice looking and performing gun..👍

[@Trinity10iloveyall]

2 rats, 6 litters a year, up to 12 young that reach maturity in about 5 weeks that 2 rats = 1200 rats. You can use poison, but will the rat eat it when plenty of food already available, and potential for chickens to eat the poison. Traps have similiar problems.

[@shirleydrury5565]

Thank you Mat and Rich for great upload 😊😊keep them coming 😊 regards and stay safe.👍👍

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for tuning in. Lots more to come. All the best. Mat

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks for watching. Please tune in again!

[@royhayes-ry6rw]

just a thought to cover the sound of the impact in the shed, has anyone tried playing a sound loop over a blue tooth speaker in there of random shots striking? Have to leave it playing for a few nights but they would soon get used to it and not scatter when you do take a shot.

[@nickwebb9290]

Thanks guys for another excellent show 🙏

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks for watching Nick.

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks for tuning in. All the best. Mat

[@Pete-in-Essex]

Blimey Rich, ratting paradise, great stuff.

[@theshootingshow]

That certainly is one heck of a ratting permission. Cheers, Mat

[@richsaunders6515]

Not really my idea of paradise! But I know what you mean and it's certainly a great permission. I'm very lucky.

[@willowthewisp1615]

Thought the 98 sounded very twangy, I have Air Arms and Walther springers and neither sound like that.

[@theshootingshow]

Very likely down to the mic - it sounded different on different cameras. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@mxtone]

Great video . Thanks for sharing

[@theshootingshow]

Thank you for watching. All the best. Mat

[@richsaunders6515]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@connor2dap884]

Love my hw95k

[@richsaunders6515]

Another great break barrel. Thanks for watching.

[@theshootingshow]

I've got one and absolutely love it. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@brettellis1837]

Wild cat duck nuts.😂

[@roberthagood4770]

Does anyone use BB guns too hunt?

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Robert. In my opinion BB rifles are not accurate or powerful enough to hunt with.

[@user-pc2wo9vm2k]

In PA no you can not use a BB GUN

[@scrimdog3328]

Awesome 👍

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks very much for watching and please tune in again.

[@stephenembleton8135]

Great program as ever. I noticed the battery Rich inserting into the Zulus is the 18650. A question for the team, and any other contributors for that matter. Has anyone any thoughts on the quality of branded 18650 rechargeable batteries, compared to the bog standard green sleaved ones? Big Steve, E. Yorks.

[@davidr4310]

i get my batteries off torchy boy always worked great for me 👍

[@crazycressy7986]

I was recommended to get Vapecell 4000mAh from Ebay, but they only had 3500mah in stock ,I got the twin pack and they come in a nice case ,the batteries are red in colour

[@neilimber9944]

Take a look at fogstar. I've used them for a couple of years now and never had a problem.

[@richsaunders6515]

To be honest Steve, I just get mine off eBay. I work on a 'take plenty' approach and they only take a few seconds to swap over. Thanks for watching.

[@stephenembleton8135]

Thanks all for your thoughts. I'd seen a pack of 12 for £22.74 on Temu, then 5000Mah for £1.58 from a dodgy sounding site. At garden centre yesterday with t'wife, I saw some for £6.99 each.

[@winstonchurchill6506]

And election free phew.nice vid guys

[@richsaunders6515]

Makes a change doesn't it! Thanks for watching.

[@davechadwick9181]

Another great vid .👍

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks Dave.

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks very much. All the best. Mat

[@pestcontrolservice8653]

How much shots out a fill?

[@richsaunders6515]

I've been getting 150 plus and still air in the tank. Thanks for watching.

[@sniperkota]

Nice post ❤

[@petegower2031]

How many shots from one charge on the DRS?

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Pete. According to FX, 140 shots in .177 and 200 in .22. I shot well over 100 rats that night and there was plenty of air still in the rifle so I'm inclined to believe what they say. Thanks for watching.

[@stretch4U]

Dead-eye Dick at it again! Good video, as always.

[@richsaunders6515]

I wouldn't say I'm a 'dead-eye' but plenty would agree with the rest...😆. Thanks for watching.

[@nilsmartschin593]

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