WEIHRAUCH HW97K

[@Honourable66]

Bought my first rifle last October, spent 6 months looking at every KZbin review on PCPs and from nowhere i suddenly decided i wanted a springer instead. I ended up buying a Weihrauch HW97KT wood stock, springers all the way for me now, absolutely love my 97.

[@jimmynich4791]

I tried a few pcps but don't think I'll ever buy one, they just feel dead like I'm not really shooting anything. I like a little bit of bite with the bark.

[@kerrywilliams9995]

Best all round gun out there, had three of them, best survival gun

[@neilshippin4287]

Realy well explained video nice model these were when it was at the best 2006 ish just about when they finished Bsa and Webley which I Loved and grew up on Rip Webley N Bsa

[@MrXFIELD]

The Weihrauch 77, 97 is the best springer ever!

[@johnhouston6142]

Thanks for the video.. your videos are always informative and educational and fun, especially to someone new to air rifles.. The HW 97K is the one I've been looking at the most recently.. its a toss up between the HW 97 K or the Air Arms TX 200.. I dunno.. 🤣🤣 I've watched video reviews on both of these great rifles and im still undecided on what one to go for.😁😁 you may have just tiped the balance with your video.. 👍🤘👌 thanks again..

[@darrencady4261]

Paul, I've just bought a mk1 HW77K with its smaller loading gate, non removable foresight and ball bearing in the barrel housing and only two arrester holes. Superb rifles. I had (and gave away!) a HW97 Centenary which I bought for £205 from Ramsbottom back in 2000. I'm not sure if it had 25mm internals but I do remember it had a square section mainspring. Many thanks for another, excellent review.

[@heithwatkins]

I still like the standard TX200 the best. It's the English beauty that steals my heart. Hi, from the USA 🇺🇸

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Its a lovely rifle the TX i agree . However this is also a cracking rifle .

[@heithwatkins]

@@fieldsportcymru4636 If you were buying one rifle. Choice being TX200, TX200 HC, or Pro Sport. All with walnut stock, 177cal and FAC power. Accuracy and quietness being priority. Rifle will be used for target shooting and hunting within 50yards. Which would you choose and why. I don't know anyone who has experience with all 3 rifles. If you ever get time your opinion would mean a lot. God bless you brother. 🎯👍

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

@@heithwatkins For me id buy a TX200 hc . The bull barrel is superb the shape of the stock and pistol grip suit my hand perfectly. I find the TX stock a better shape than the Pro sport which has a fatter grip and not so pronounced a rake .

[@heithwatkins]

@@fieldsportcymru4636 Thank you 🍻

[@Patrick-857]

@@fieldsportcymru4636 My preference is the Prosport. The barrel has nothing attached to it, improving harmonics, it's extremely comfortable to shoot, and the cocking is faster because you don't have a manual anti beartrap. And it's just so smooth. Love the TX as well, and I'm considering a 97k, but I'll put a drop in kit in and remove the anti bear trap, as it only blocks the trigger so it's no safer than just not being an idiot. Unlike the Prosport, the TX or the Diana under and sidelevers, which have a separate mechanism that blocks the piston from coming back and amputating your thumb, the 97K only has a break barrel style anti bear trap, that prevents the trigger being pulled. If the trigger mechanism fails, it won't save you. With airguns with this type of mechanism I remove it. It makes cocking smoother and allows decocking if you so wish. Also forces you to maintain safe practices.

[@joseluizrodrigues9469]

Magnífica hw97k!

[@iwanvanderhut4159]

a great review of one of my favourite guns. I'll soon have to get another one, thank you for tipping me over the edge 😂

[@stevekay5486]

I have a pair of these one in 177 and one in 22, can never decide which to leave at home when going to the range, both extremely accurate guns. I got a left hand custom stock for the 177 off ebay for what I consider a bargain of the year price. One guy at the range said I am just going out for a minute , name your price. Needless to say it wasn't for sale.

[@Happy-Me.]

The gun sounds tuned and it's got no recoil.😎

[@tiltedflip4491]

Another great review. I watched your TX review several times. I'm a minimalist and that's about the best stock I've seen on an HW.

[@vak1a]

When my 97 was new it twanged a tbt kit transformed it and took away the twang 😊

[@markbutler5977]

Did exactly the same to my 97. TBT kit is awesome. A good spring sleeve makes all the difference.

[@peetje28021970]

Had the version before this when they just came out, bloody accurate rifle it was.

[@jimmynich4791]

Same one I have, with the barrel just a bit longer than the under lever?

[@Steve-Cross]

Recently bought a 97KT black version, with the polymer thumb hole stock, in .22. It is a fairly hefty piece of kit, but extremely accurate, with a good scope mounted on it. Definitely a good Springer, for HFT.

[@philyaboots1]

I recently filled the hollow butt of my black version with silicone sealant, left it overnight to harden so it now soaks up a bit more recoil and sound, It's also now less nose heavy. the stock also has side pockets of air which are only visible with the barrell/trigger mechanism removed, I've filled them with cut to size foam rubber blocks. the rifle now makes a thud rather than a thwack !!

[@Steve-Cross]

@@philyaboots1 That is a brilliant suggestion. I will look into that. Thank you. 👍

[@raydonson5957]

Got a blue laminate 177 with 23mm tony leach internals, super accurate, very consistent with next to no recoil. Prefer it to my hw100...

[@lj03oem]

Very envious,pcp's are a tool to do a job with,springers are alive,each has it's own personality.The satisfaction you get from getting a great shot from a springer is something a pcp can only dream about.Shoot a pcp,thinking you are good,move to a springer,go to the back of the class.Shoot a springer,then move to a pcp,head boy! I have many of both types,i shoot paper targets,always end up using my springers,just more rewarding

[@raydonson5957]

I know what you mean,the satisfaction from a good shot is magic. My hw100 feels soulless next to the 97, I only shoot paper, at 60yrds my 97 groups better than my 100 it seems less affected by the wind, both 177 at 11ftlbs with jsb exacts

[@lj03oem]

@@raydonson5957 Wow,60 yards! i can only shoot 40 yards in my garden,20mm edge to edge groups is the best i can do with any of my springers,mine are all .22.Like you,i only shoot paper targets,but i do find it very relaxing.I have various pcp's that can swat flies at my limit,but it's boring.

[@rapalaron6348]

I own two of them. Superb air rifles. Have the Hawke airmax compact series scopes mounted to get good access to the loading port.

[@keithsmith5639]

Good video excellent rifle, I’ve had one for a few years . Been looking for a new Tx 200 . The cheapest one I can find with a walnut stock £689.

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Yes they have gone very expensive lately .

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

I may be able to get one for a lot less if you bear with me

[@Brock-Lesnar-WWE]

I got a tx200 HC for £525 last year.. all of them on every website i go to are now £699

[@PiperX1X]

I have had the 97k in blue laminate for a couple of months now as I bought it for an absolute bargain from a lad needing some cash it was only six months old and in mint condition but I’ve been ever so careful not to mark the stock and only yesterday I was looking on one of my local gun shop and he had a beech stock advertised for £65 and it was like new. He said that a guy had recently bought a 97 from him but he’d already had a custom stock made so didn’t want the stock so he’d asked the gun shop if they would sell it for him. But £65!! I thought that was very cheap and I did get it for £60.

[@lj03oem]

You can buy the internals from the weihrauch silencer to fit the existing rifle,or,if you prefer,you can get an adaptor that you replace the end of the barrel weight (7mm allen key does it),it has a 1/2 "unf thread on the end so you can fit any standard female thread silencer to it.

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Sounds good 👍

[@marklawrence855]

Very nice 👌

[@mus1970]

Nice review, thanks for sharing. I have the same 'mark' but in .177, it's my most accurate springer and I love it to bits. How does yours print at 50 meters?

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Not had the weather yet to try it at that range

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Recommend any particular oil or wax for the finish? Or, is hand oil enough over time with simply handing the gun?

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

I use Renaissance wax

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

@@fieldsportcymru4636 Thank you for the quick reply!

[@spaceman8839]

since you have this and the tx200hc which one do you like better? and what scope have you found works best with springers?

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Tx200 hc it just feels nicer and shoots sweeter

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

The Tx 200 hc is better . Any reasonable quality modern scope works well

[@lj03oem]

Correction,just looked at my 97,the silencer came with the adapter.the thread is the same that is used on the end of the standard weihrauch silencers.

[@erickv993]

Is there a problem with the audio or I’m getting deaf? I needed to use an external speaker and still I can’t understand/listening properly

[@enegueecirp3120]

What's a good scope to use on these without going over the breech?

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Hawke compacts are very good 👍

[@enegueecirp3120]

@@fieldsportcymru4636 Thanks a lot

[@johnnyventurino8947]

I love it Paul im not sure which one to buy.

[@alanmullock381]

Excellent buy Paul👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@shaunharris3690]

Hi sure you can unscrew the endcap to fit a moderator

[@markbutler5977]

You can. I did it with mine. Makes a big difference down range.

[@markwilliams5553]

How about a state of collection video 🙂

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Sounds like a plan

[@fredlewis8929]

Nice review I’ve just sent mine off to be tuned (new spring, Delrin guides, Rowan Engineering trigger blade and sears polished). Can’t wait.

[@leebowden738]

Should never fire a springer or any air rifle unloaded especially springers

[@hxrdbulletz7274]

Do polecats make good pets or are ferrets better

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Same animal just diffrent colour unless you get kits bred from wild European stock which can be a bit harder to tame

[@hxrdbulletz7274]

@@fieldsportcymru4636 ok thanks mate just got into ferrets me mom always said im not aloud one because they bite she brain washed me really lol but I finally got one 10 years later haha

[@hxrdbulletz7274]

@Yo Dad i got one now mate thanks for letting me know and mines kept outside so the smells not a issue

[@philnixon7168]

Get Paul short stage 4 titanium internals.. worth every penny

[@fieldsportcymru4636]

Ive heard about these tuned parts .

[@ilijabosnjak76]

Ehhh to much hype about that particular rifle,yes it's good but nothing special about it..I don't know how many air rifles and pistols I have,stopped counting after 30..I would like one WH but I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and I haven't seen any...