Top "5" Breakbarrels

[@j.verfaillie5742]

I am not German, but I must honestly admit that besides air rifles, everything made in Germany is of excellent quality, exceptionally finished, robust and has a long lifespan. Of course, this always comes with a higher price tag.

[@mariomoso1059]

Except BMW

[@j.verfaillie5742]

@@mariomoso1059 Apart from the fuel consumption and the hard suspension, I have never had any complaints from anyone around me. A top brand can sometimes be disappointing if you happen to be one of the.....unlucky buyers. My first Macintosch in 1988 was a disaster despite the purchase costing two and a half months' wages.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Quality definitely has a price tag. But you get the best of the best and it will last a lifetime!

[@AirgunDetectives]

@@j.verfaillie5742 my BMW is one of my absolute favorite vehicles and the ride is second to none!👍👍

[@j.verfaillie5742]

@@AirgunDetectives I have to fully agree with you. I got rid of mine a long time ago due to consumption, but especially the numerous traffic fines that I received.

[@greg4161]

I agree with you JC 100% with your no. 1 & 2 pics. Theres no denying that those HW gems are the cream of the crop . Theres no substitute for finely crafted German precision engineered breakbarrels

[@jimashby43]

Remember what Grandpa used to say " If we all liked the same thing, everyone would want your Grandma" 😅

[@nlmeireles5109]

Hi JC and Max .Great analysis and completely agree. All excellent breakbarrels. But the HW98 is fantastic and one of my favorite springers of all. And it's second to none for any fixed barrel by the way. Same performance as my 77k,97k TX HC us. As was evident from the accuracy test you did. Have a good weekend and happy shooting, cheers.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Luis....Always difficult to pick a very favorite, but this was easy for me. Have a great weekend!

[@scottrobertson9452]

My first real air gun in 1979..a Wischo Bavaria 55 or better known as BSF. I still have it! Scott

[@Manhe10]

Hi, have an old Theoben .22 break barrel that was years ahead of any break barrel rifle when I bought it. Still works ok but needs some blueing job

[@bryanheimann5370]

R9 is break barrel perfection 👌

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Great review the number 1 is my favorite as well !

[@AirgunDetectives]

Peter, Happy New year!

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

@@AirgunDetectives thanks John i was in the hospital before Christmas Happy new years !

[@williamarmstrong392]

That was a great review of the top 5 . I have the HW98 in 22 cal. I missed out on buying the sig . The Diana 34 pro compact is another rifle worthy of mention. Thank you JC !

[@Moses1973]

Nice video guys! Thanks

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comments!

[@Shooting-Up]

That hw98 is stunning

[@monaaquino583]

love it John!!! Very informative and educational!

[@RazortechAirguns]

My first airgun was break barrel 1970s model of a CZ Slavia 630 .177 rifle , when I was ten year old (and a whole lotta trouble followed )

[@AirgunDetectives]

🤣 Yes Sir! The next thing you know the collection grows to over 300 airguns and you are doing reviews!

[@RazortechAirguns]

@@AirgunDetectives Think I was 11, when I had a few fellas like You ask my Mom to have me not shoot the street STOP sign about 100-ft from my bedroom window

[@nobs8124]

I have the privilege to have the hw 98 it’s awesome sometimes I prefer it over the HW 97 just awesome 👏

[@pedrothehunter]

I agree for the number 1

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@sap3055]

I hope walther wil bring back the lgv lgu and lgu varmint absolutely amazing rifles

[@AirgunDetectives]

Yes, I still have my Walther...I may do a top-5 Under lever!

[@maximpestsolutions3696]

Happy New Year to you and your family Sir 🙏. Thank you for the Video 👍. Love the Break barrels👌. God 🙏 Bless ✝️💛.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you for the kind words and Happy New Year!

[@stevenhorney7735]

Those are some impressive break barrels! That HW98 really blew me away. I remember seriously considering the ASP20 when it was available; it seems to have some impressive engineering behind it. It would be interesting to see the HW98 compared to the Air Arms TX200. Thanks again for a great video!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Steve...Thanks for watching and I appreciate you taking time to leave comments!

[@kurtthomas4746]

Nice video guys, and yes now you have started something, under levers, side levers top 5 , maybe these belong in same category, not sure. Nice video editing too, getting pretty clever. Keep em coming guys!!!

[@waterboxer87]

I own various variants of rifles four through one. I agree with you regarding the FWB Sporter. My FWB is tuned and is a dream to shoot. A rifle that competes with the HWs and the FWB is the Walther LGV Master Pro. I bought my Master Pro from Krale just before the end production. Break barrels are my favorite air rifles.

[@scottrobertson9452]

There is one breakbarrel I haven't seen you try.. The HW35E. It's been around since it's introduction in 1951. Was the top gun in 60's and 70's and into the early 80's. It is still being manufactured. Scott

[@Legendarynfo]

I have a HW50s

[@scottrobertson9452]

@Legendarynfo the HW50 is a great gun. The HW35E is also a great gun but slightly different, both break barells.

[@matthewmason2037]

Great show, as usual. Excellent top 5 picks. I wish you all the health and happiness in 2025.

[@mattpurcell3369]

I was broken hearted when SIG stopped that ASP 20 - I should have pulled the trigger sooner. I still comb sites for a used one....

[@AirgunDetectives]

That Sig was a pretty cool rifle. I had to sell mine; I had a great offer.

[@GrapesOfWrath-jn8oy]

Sold mine to a very happy man in upstate NY for like $800 on eBay.

[@mcnultypride]

Awesome video. I’d like too see top 5 most powerful break barrels please

[@lexblack8306]

The r9 is allso a weihrauch i believe its the hw95 very nice 👌

[@AirgunDetectives]

Yes...basically the same rifle. I love that Rekord trigger!

[@MartinBrito-lb4ef]

Cool upload we got a two-fer with JC & Max awesome 😊

[@AirgunDetectives]

I like when Max is part of the process. He always makes it fun!

[@chriswedgworth]

Awesome

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Chris. Happy New Year!!

[@chriswedgworth]

@@AirgunDetectivesdo you think you might sell the Diana any time soon

[@brorjordas1979]

Nice!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@AirgunDetectives]

Happy New Year Bror!

[@dalearmstrong62]

top 5 comes with a price - thanks,hope you can do a top 5 on a beer can budget

[@AirgunDetectives]

Yes, Good idea! We have talked about that one!

[@warrenbrooks-r2h]

Hi from the UK. Just a thought on the Diana AM03 or ANY another spring / gas rifle the bipod is a complete no no. HW50 in .22 is my favourite here across the pond we have a sub 12 foot pound law. It's perfect at that power.

[@tomazevedo8318]

Nice I thought my Gamo magnum was good, but always thank you for video

[@raylovell4711]

Yeah baby great stuff o7 .

[@AirgunDetectives]

Rau, Happy New year!

[@hendrickotto103]

If you could get one, try that recently discontinued other German break barrel, the (Umarex) Walther LGV, preferably with custom trigger. You will like it.

[@AirgunDetectives]

I have the Walther kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5iqo5JqhNJgo9Usi=GjLkMz3of9CNytIM They are awesome!

[@MrPrimoPR]

The Diana 350 mag in 22 should have been on the list , probably as number one because of the years of reliable good service, accuracy, power and the fact that it’s still available at a reasonable price compared to the other rifles you reviewed. As to to FWB , I have my doubts as to being on the list because Gaylord reviews didn’t help it a lot.

[@SmeurkeDeKat]

I own one of those, a full power one. It took me a while to tame it, but damn.. You can shoot 1moa groups at 50m once you get the hold right.

[@MrPrimoPR]

@@SmeurkeDeKat mine has a pg2 kit from Vortek, smooth cycle, very little kick and torsion. The last day of 2024 I shot two iguanas at 70 yards with cp 14.3 dome and it was windy. Another German rifle I believe is very good but they quit making them is the Walther Parrus with poly stock. They made them to compete with the D350 , but probably the name didn’t help , the rifle is excellent, so they stockpiled, and they sold them dirt cheap during the pandemic. Bought 5 of them, 22 and 177 , excellent gift for my daughter and a good friend 😀

[@SmeurkeDeKat]

@@MrPrimoPR Mine is the premium version - bone stock, apart from a 2-7x33 Leupold scope. I feed it H&N 18.1gr exclusivly. Anything lighter doesn't do the shot cycle any favours. Might put in a Vortek kit too once the factory spring breaks, but those aren't easy to find in Belgium. Factory springs are though. You can not hunt with airguns here, so I mainly shoot it at the 50m(55yd) shooting range and up to 65yds at my buddies property. I own a 48 and a K98 (460 with a mauser stock) too. I recommend the 48. It shoots real smooth for its power output! 3" targets at 65yds with a peep sight are no biggie. Have fun shooting!

[@sojurnsuijuris8579]

Hey JC, are you and your family safe from the fires out there in Cali?

[@Double-xposure]

Hmm let's see the top 5

[@r.bouth.6457]

Hi. I did ask you that question because I still have a break barrel a hatsan that still keep change grouping so much at 30 meter about 1 to 2 inche because the change of scope against the barrel after crack the barrel. With the introducing of PCP and there are cheep pcp like avanger that group a inch on 100 meter in caliber .22 with 23 grain slugs and that is what you can't get out of a breakbarrel nor with a any pellet at 100 meter

[@Double-xposure]

They all built for performance for sure i thought you will choose them On the terms of power

[@fedup7416]

Would sure like to see a review of the Cometa fenix 400 lt 25cal.

[@r.bouth.6457]

Hello The best for you with your youtube videos and your family. When break the barrel the online of the scope.and barrel change. Did you analize this deviation from distance to distance like how much is it between 20 meter 30 meters 40 meters and so far

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thanks for watching and we pretty much test the rifles at various distances. Happy New Year!

[@kenfan5666]

Hey JC, May ALMIGHTY and MERCIFUL FATHER, GRACIOUS and LOVING, LORD of LORDS, continue to BLESS you and your loved ones with HIS GRACE, LOVE, and PROTECTION, Now and always. In JESUS' HOLY NAME I pray. AMEN. MERRY CHRISTMAS, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I look forward to watching more excellent videos. Keep them coming. Stay BLESSED.

[@edwardmiles3921]

Great video as usual but you missed the mark by including some at the beginning that doesn’t belong because they bumped out the HW77 and AirArms TX200

[@razza1887]

Neither of which are break barrels. Looks like your comment missed the mark Edward...

[@Happy-Me.]

Weihrauch HW98 is the best Break barrel and rightly so. The HW95 comes in behind this.

[@Rileysstopmotion]

JC try the beeman black bear it will surprise you A LOT I have one and at 20 yards I got 5 shoot in like 24 CTC it was crazy my one loves jsb 18 and 15 in .22

[@tomvanderham1416]

Nice review and how about that HW97 and HW90 ???

[@yannisbossis7153]

The HW97 is not a break barrel but I agree with you. The HW90, the HW80, theHW35E are much better guns than the Sig Sauer or the Diana. Hard to have a review though of top 5 break barrels and all of them being Weihrauch :)

[@tomvanderham1416]

@@yannisbossis7153then. They can make a video about top 5 best underlever/sidelever air rifle!

[@tomvanderham1416]

@@yannisbossis7153they can make a review about top 5 of best under/side lever air rifles again. Its amusement to watching their cool reviews. Air gun detective is best and honestly information about air guns. 👏🏼🔝

[@AirgunDetectives]

This was "Breakbarrels", but I may do the top 5 Underlevers in the future. Happy New Year!

[@tomvanderham1416]

@@AirgunDetectivesyou all a happy best wishes 2025

[@adorablenature5592]

Please Review Artemis GR1600W 22

[@redred2772]

Love to see the top 5 out to 100yards. Just saying.

[@rodneyfalk4591]

I have a ASP.20 in 1.77 Still in the box. I’m Ben looking for a 22 no luck 🍀yet 🤞

[@ADAM-qr7bi]

👍

[@dominicking1530]

The sig “it’s got a nice wood stock”whilst looking at a polymer stock?

[@janbergen2109]

What about the Walther LGV??

[@dougk5]

What distance the accuracy test?

[@gumbystown]

I hope your house isn't burning down JC hope your family is okay

[@CubGrylls]

Where is the R9 muzzle brake and rear sight plugs from?

[@Beesa10]

Question regarding the Diana AM03, does it actually say 'Made in Germany' on the rifle? Diana outsourced some of their manufacturing and I would like to know if that model was made in Germany or not.

[@SmeurkeDeKat]

All classic models with a T-06 trigger and their model names in digits (34EMS, 48, 54, 350 magnum, 460 magnum) are still being made in Germany. The AM03 is no longer offered, but was made in Germany.

[@Beesa10]

@@SmeurkeDeKat Thanks!

[@calvin14888]

Should do a Top Ten instead. More choices for us.

[@heathhalfhill6867]

Very surprised that the TX 200 & 97K wasn’t in this lineup but still…all 5 are winners. Completely forgot about the R9! Nice choice!

[@fuzz7263]

The TX200 and 97K aren't break barrels, so wouldn't expect them to be in a top 5 list.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Those are "Under-Levers", and I may do a top 5 in that category in the future! Happy New year!

[@tmurray1972]

@@AirgunDetectivesYou need to test the prosport if you haven't already. It's a really nice under lever.

[@BrettBaker-uk4te]

Fun Fact: The SIG ASP20 was designed to be fired with a hold technique same as a firearm. No artillery hold!

[@TheMrodla]

She’s needs to move her out of the way LoL ❤

[@hismaximus904]

Wow I thought a gamo magnum would be up there in the top 5 list considering you guys push them to the viewers that they are good accurate rifles, wich they are if proper techniques are used

[@chtomlin]

Where was the Gammo whisper?

[@GlennScott-k2o]

how do you give the gamo swarm mag...,a five star on youtube...for power,accuracy and price and dont make the top five....ijs

[@AirgunDetectives]

A Toyota is a fantastic car for the money...but can you compare it to a Porsche? Happy New Year!

[@GlennScott-k2o]

@@AirgunDetectives im not arguing your top picks....they are all wonderful...and i am not the disputing the difference between a toyota and a porsche ....i get it....maybe if it was a top 10 instead of a top 5...sometimes you just cant keep the little guy ouy.....example[ seabiscuit and war admiral]...

[@genuinetuffguy1854]

Those wood stocks are indeed beautiful, and the accuracy of these rifles is superb. However, they are not the most powerful. I too was a little surprised that at least one Gammo rifle didn’t make the cut. Thanks for the content! 👍🏼

[@sandeepspaul4696]

what about diana 350 mag.

[@Loran.177]

Non, en allemand ça se prononce "vay-raor" et cela veut dire "encens". Source Google Traduction et la chaîne d'AirGhandi, qui est allemand, et qui a testé tous les modèles de chez Weihrauch, pour savoir comment ça se prononce. Pour la première place, je suis d'accord avec la HW98, je l'ai (dernière version sans les parties noires mais couleur "tout bois") et elle est terriblement précise !!! Par contre, pour le bloc détente Rekord, il y a nettement mieux chez Air Arms. (j'ai pu comparé avec ma TX200 Ultimate Springer) Amicalement

[@bobby9823]

can you contact sig and find out why they stopped making it. i was just getting ready to buy one when they stopped. dumb move on there part.

[@dynamodel]

Wine rack and vie hawk, seriously. 😂😂 The correct pronunciation is Veih - rauch or Vie - rark in German and English. Reason being the German W sounds like V In English.

[@mike97525]

Over seven hundred for a breakbarrel 😄😄

[@neptuniasolverevincla5050]

Weihrauch is pronounced vie-rau ...1 role on the R.... vie rau rhymes with my cow

[@GlennScott-k2o]

no gamo magnum swarm pro....are you kidding me