A quick Look At the HW50S Air Rifle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Just a quick little video featuring the Weihrauch Model HW50S air rifle. This isn't meant to be a complete review or a thorough overview, just a brief description of the rifle and thoughts on it's use on small game.
I got an HW50 from a great-grand-uncle a few weeks ago. He was reminiscing about 'the good old days' when he was still living in New Zealand hunting goats with his Winchester .22, when he told me he still had an air rifle in his shed. He hasn't used it in 10 years or so, because his eyesight was getting worse and of course I had to see it. He taught me how to shoot, maintain and store the gun and I love it. What a great hobby!!
That HW50 is an awesome gun! Perfect compromise between power and weight. Thanks for watching!
They should give you a brand new gun of your choice from there company my man because you really know how to inform people on the quality and performance of there great guns, hats off to you buddy. Take care and keep doing your videos so I can enjoy them.
Thanks, John. If you don't mind, could you please notify Weihrauch that I deserve a new rifle.🤣🤣🤣
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@@razor1962 u really do deserve a free one for all your expert advertising buddy.
The airgun bug has bitten me. I really have had my eye on this rifle for while
An excellent rifle. I'd recommend it in .22, but that's just my preference.
@@razor1962 Ok, I was thinking the .177 caliber. Is the power level sufficient for 22?
Mine has a high output Vortek kit installed. It's making 13.5 ft/lbs. You should expect about 11-12 ft/lbs in stock form in .22 and slightly less in .177 .
@@razor1962 Thanks, Ill keep your advice in mind
@@111Semmosta88Using a Hawke Airmax scope with the AMX reticle it's Very easy to range and effective out to 50/55 yards for small game. 😁
I enjoy your video's so much! I have an HW50 in .177. What a great rifle.
The 50S is a wonderful air rifle. Congratulations, Austin. So glad to hear that you're enjoying the channel.
Thank you very much for your honest (not a review), from the heart, personal comments regarding your spring air rifles. You seem like a real and to the point, airgun lover!
Looking forward for more of your very entertaining videos.
Thanks so very much. Positive feedback like yours is one of my biggest motivators to produce these videos. Thank you for the inspiration. 👍
I just bought the HW50S, I like it for the same reasons you talk about here, it's an ideal all around springer, I intend to use it for small game (although very little), it's more like exercise walks for me and my dog. They'll be much more backyard plinking than hunting. Thanks for reinforcing my thoughts on this very fine air rifle. I'm subbed to your channel and enjoy your very insightful reviews on all of the rifles you show. Thanks for keeping it real.
Thanks Allan. I sincerely appreciate your viewership. Enjoy your new rifle. It's at the top of the list where quality is concerned. Great choice!
Great review. I want to buy one after hearing your comments. The rekord tigger is another factor! I enjoy your presentations very much.
Thank you very much. I'm glad to hear that your enjoying the videos. Can't go wrong with the 50s. Whether you're doing informal target shooting, plinking out back or popping squirrels, this gun will meet your expectations.
Just got my hw50s yesterday and I am very pleased with it. Really look forward to shooting it for years to come. Mine was purchased brand new from ebay
Awesome! Fantastic rifle! Next time that you're in the market for a Weihrauch check out Krale
www.krale.shop/us/sport-shooting/guns/air-rifles/
I recommend the 50 to people just getting into springers. Very accurate in .177 and is acceptable up to 50 yards. Kind of the best of all worlds at a reasonable price. Tuning is always a must but great shooter.
What do you mean by tuning?
@@mybluebelly There are people who do tuning John Thomas. They take the gun apart and polish each piece removing burs. The replace springs with better quality springs and guides. The finished product will be a gun that shoots much better and last longer. The velocity before may very 30 feet per minute for ten pellets after it may very only 3 feet per second. The gun will recoil very little. All these things will make the rifle more accurate.
@@paulanderson2631 Well overall i am pretty happy with my HW50 as it is. I don`t really see the need to tune it, i`m just a hobby shooter. I did take the weapon apart many moons ago and lubricated the spring assy and what not. May have stretched the spring somewhat but it`s been so long now i can`t remember. You are right there is a fair amount of recoil in the HW50 so i try to hold on tight. My Bushnell scope keeps sliding backwards every time i fire, lol. Right now my target is a 4 inch wide lightpole at 110 yards. I can hit it every time so the accuracy is pretty decent but of course have to aim a bit high as i`m aiming for the top. I found the round pellets will Not fly straight so i am using some vintage superpoints from Dynomite Nobel which seems to fly straight. They are 0.53g. I had a look online and was amazed how many different projectiles they have in 4.5mm these days. I had no idea about that so will have to try a few heavier rounds just for fun, maybe the slugs from JSB, lol.
Hi Kevin always enjoy your videos and your delivery as said before im a HW fan ! On a completely different topic i would be interested to know an American perspective on what is happening in my country! Cheers for now stay safe.
Thanks, Anthony, and please forgive me as I can't recall what your country is.
@@razor1962 hi Kevin I'm here in the UK 🇬🇧
@anthonystorey2953 I apologize, Anthony. Forgive my ignorance once again, please, but what is going on in your country that you'd like an American perspective on?
@@razor1962 lots of pro Palestinian protests in major cities, great numbers of young men coming across the English Channel from trouble spots around the world to claim asylum, costing the British taxe payers millions of £ s per day to feed house and process, I just thought you may of been aware of it all , sorry to have troubled you with fuss happening here , I was just curious to hear another perspective, thanks for your replies, good shooting,
@anthonystorey2953 Sorry, Anthony, I'm not really interested in starting political discourse on the channel. My country is so divided right now that expressing my own thoughts would surely alienate some of my audience. Doing so about the issues in the UK would most likely have the same effect.
I prefer to voice my thoughts on political issues elsewhere.
However, whenever you wanna' talk springers, this is the place, my friend. 😊
There is a Ballistol could blueing too! I have good experience with! For keeping your gun finish for long time even in bead weather conditions I like to use the Ballistol "gunex" smells like heavy diesel ❤ even black powder guns don't rust after that. The ballistol multi purpose oil I am using for the barrel cleaning before gunex. For airguns use only oil that doesn't harm your rubber seal. At least at the seals it self like the multi purpose standard ballistol. No I am not working for ballistol 😂
Nice channel Sir!
Balistol products work. Good choice my friend. Thanks so much for watching.
I have an HW50S in .177. It’s the perfect backyard rifle. I wanted an HW35E (with walnut stock) primarily for its beauty, they were out of stock when I went to order, settled for the 50 , no regrets.
You honestly can't go wrong with any Weihrauch product. The quality of their airguns is rarely matched.
A Beautiful weapon /tool that possesses an silent (almost sentient )charisma .
Yes, it combines allot of the qualities that we look for in an air rifle. I wouldn't be without one. Thanks for watching!
Do you think this is a better rifle than the Hw35k?
Nope. The HW35 is a classic air rifle with a pedigree that is unchallenged.
However, if I were to choose one just for hunting, I'd choose the 50s in .22 cal. If for no other reason than the difference in weight. For any other application, I'd say the 35 is the better gun.
@@razor1962You said that Very Well... Spot On ! 😉👍
I have many airguns such as AA TX200, FWB300, HW85 but the HW50 is my favorite so I have 3 HW50S
Hi Carlos! You can't go wrong with a 50S. Perfect ballance between power, accuracy and weight.
Thanks for watching!
You've got about all of the good ones, I'm impressed. 🙂
Thanks Frank. It's a sickness... 🤣
I wish there was places for sling on this gun. I dont dare to drill any holes to the beuatiful stock of my HW50s
You can buy a barrel band swivel attachment and then use something like this...
www.whitakerleather.com/products/leather-no-drill-rifle-sling-five-piece-package
grovtec.com/products/420-470-diameter-two-piece-band
Hope this helps. Remember to mount the band close to the breech block to lessen the stress on the locking wedge. Otherwise, you risk having the barrel break open during carrying.
FWIW: The HW50S Hunter model at Airguns Of Arizona does come with the sling swivels pre mounted along with scope, mounts and muzzle brake. 🤷🏼♂️
Is it posible to do 50 yards with the 50s? How will it compare to the 97k with accuracy.
50 yards with a 50s is absolutely possible.
Many will tell you that a fixed barrel air rifle has the potential to outshoot a break barrel. This makes perfect sense. However, I'm not a good enough shot to confirm this claim. I have both rifles. For shooting off of a bench like I do, the 97 is probably the better choice. For carrying scenarios, such as hunting, the 50s would be a better choice, in my opinion.
I bought a HW 50 back in 2000. I still have it and i do use it occasionally. Don`t know if it is an "S" model though. There was one major flaw with my rifle though that to this day persists. The barrel has a locking mechanism where two metal pieces grind against each other. Well the rear metal part, the one that is not spring loaded and is a part of the weapons metal "chassis" started to shed small metal shaving every time i would lock the barrel and so now i have a barrel that will not lock properly into place. You can easily see the defect down there. The sporting shop that sold it to me told me there was a big fire at the Weirauch factory around that time so they could not supply me with new parts or whatever. If this was a blatant lie or not i have no idea. I tightened the bolt that holds the barrel pretty hard so this helps with aliigning the barrel. Anyone else who has had this problem? Not sure if it can be fixed.
I'm thinking that you should send you rifle off to a reputable tuner. I'm sure that in the right hands, your problem can be corrected.
Thanks for watching.
I've got one of these from about 5 years ago. This past season I noticed it grinding when I was cocking it. After doing some online research, it appears to be a common issue with the particular Weihrauch model (along with the HW30s). Have you noticed any grinding on yours and, if so, have you been able to correct it? I'm not overly skilled and have never taken apart an air rifle before but some websites suggest just removing the wooden portion from the metal barrel portion should give access to using some emory paper and sanding down the rough spots of the cocking linkage. For what it's worth, my is a 0.22 pellet size and it's supposed to be under 495 fps to comply with Canadian laws (this one is for people like me without a formal gun license). However, when I took it to the air rifle range and we measured the speed of the pellets, it was shooting at 560 - 575fps. This aligns with the specs you suggest in your video for the .22 version. I wonder if Weirauch doesn't bother to swap out springs on the .22 designated for countries like Canada as it's so close in stock form to the 495fps rules or maybe I got one that just slipped by on the production line. Either way, using this past summer I was able to kill ground squirrels with one shot when I was at my friends farm with this rifle. He was quite impressed with the knock down power of the .22 and the way the gun felt. I was using a cheap $40 scope from Amazon and it was quite fun that day.
Never had a problem with any grinding sounds with mine. To keep your gun under the 500 ft per second limit you could probably simply buy heavier pellets. I'm glad you're enjoying your rifle can't go wrong with a model 50s
just get some molly grease and a small cheap artists paint brush , take off the stock and use the brush to put some molly grease inside where the cocking arm goes , give it 30 more shots untill it starts graunching again and repeat the process , i had to do my 99s 3 times and now its perfect
James Dixon ,
Aren't you in danger of being accessed severe penalties and expensive attorney fees for owning and firing an overpowered air gun?
@@senatorjosephmccarthy2720 I suppose it's possible. The thing is, Weihrauch sold the gun to the distributor in Canada with the 495 FPS stick on the box as per the law. The distributor sold it to me and I haven't modified the gun in any way at all. There are some variables that could be at play here and I'm not familiar with how the law works with this at all. Perhaps the pellets I'm using are lighter weight than what the government requires for testing, and that's giving the higher speeds. Perhaps the chronygraph at the Air Range that I tested it isn't calibrated properly. Perhaps it was a pellets that were an anomaly that caused this or perhaps Weihrauch put the wrong spring in the gun or doesn't bother testing them like they should be. I don't know what the answer is but feel that I don't have enough information (or the means/skill/knowledge to test it in a controlled environment) to confirm these things. Therefore, I'm leaving it as is and will trust that Weihrauch did what they were supposed to do when selling the gun to a Canadian distributor with the 495 sticker on the box and laser engraved on the barrel of the gun
I had a graunching experience after loading the gun and activating the trigger whilst holding the the barrel in the cocked position about six times but when I closed the barrel and fired the gun it cleared.
I tried it again and it did the same but couldn't work out why it does that.
Another great video. Have you had any issues with scope creep on any of your Weihrauch guns?
Thanks Ashley. Im quite happy to report that I've never experienced scope creep on any of my Weihrauch guns. They've all got holes in the receiver to accept rings equipped with arrestor pins. I solved my scope creep issue on my FWB Sport (Which doesn't have those holes) by using BKL double strap rings along with a Sports Match scope stop with the arrestor pin removed. Hope this helps.
Hola amigo la Weihrauch HW50 S en calibre 22 es buena o mejor 177
Agreed. I love mine in .22
Thanks for watching, my friend.
Another nice one! Music much better!
Thanks Jay! That's actually my second try. I didn't make it public untill I re-edited and removed some "R" rated out takes from the end.
You stated that you had this rifle "tuned" can you elaborate on that?
Hi Angus. So glad to hear that you're enjoying the channel. Thanks so much for watching.
The rifle has a Vortek PG4 installed. Shoots very smooth at about 13.5 ft lbs. Thanks so much for watching.
would you get .177 or .22 for hunting small game?
My personal choice for hunting small game is .22 that doesn't mean that a .177 isn't up to the task. In fact, it's less critical about ranging errors due to it's flatter trajectory. I just prefer the extra energy that a .22 delivers downrange. Thanks for watching.
I'm debating between .22 HW50s vs HW95 as a first air rifle (range, backyard and hunting and I have spose, kids that will shoot with me). HW95 has more power, but a bit heavier and seems to have more recoil. What might be the proper choice? Thank you
I think that the 50s is the better choice. Still, the 50s is an adult sized rifle but it's a little lighter. Plenty of power and accuracy for the tasks that you mentioned.
@@razor1962 Thank you, so for whom, or in what case, or application the HW95 would be a better choice then HW50s?
@@VladimirSamonchik They're both great rifles. My only experience is with the 50s. I recommend it based upon my experience as well as for the fact that it'll be lighter so that your family will enjoy it too. If you were to be primarily interested in hunting, I'd recommend the 95 for it's higher power output.
Is hw50 the same as the beeman R 8
Yes. The old HW50 was the same gun as the R8.
Thank you
@@robertpoeppelman6311The old HW50S was a 25mm tube with the threaded end cap, producing about 720/740 fps. in .177. Same as the R8 without the custom Beeman/Goudy stock.
The New HW50S/HW99 has a 26mm tube and the newer lugged end cap, producing about 800/820 fps. in
.177 similar to the Old R6, with a slightly shorter carbine barrel. 😉👍
Possibly the Finest handling mid powered Springer made today... 😃
Hello Kev✋😀90 owner here and just wondering looking at the 50 whether or not they have the same body ? ?
I'm sorry but I don't know the answer. The 50s is a spring powered gun while yours (from what I can gather) is a gas ram. I would imagine that there are significant differences between the two.
What would you recommend for 1st riffle, 30S or 50S? 50S is Like 50% more expensive and I don't know if it's worth it
Hi! I guess that the 1st question that you'll need to ask yourself is what your intended use is for the rifle. If plinking and target work is your interest then you can't go wrong with the 30s. If however, you plan on hunting small game, the 50s in .22 is hard to beat.
Either way, you've got a winner!
@@razor1962 thanks for responding, my intentions are to shoot to shields and small bottles, for like 20 30 meters in my backyard or forests, so I think i will go with 30S, and for more powerful riffle I will go for PCP in future, thank you for advice :) Do you think that 30S can achieve like 50 meters?
50 yards is doable however it's pushing the limits of the 30 s's power plant. I suppose that with a windless day and the proper pellets you could achieve decent accuracy at 50 yards with the 30s.
@@razor1962 okay, thank you for your help
Very nice gun, ure running ures a little hot.....also, does the main screw on the trigger loosen with shooting on yours? Mine does....
No problem with that screw on mine but that's a common issue. A little blue locktite should take care of it.
Running a Vortek HO PG4 kit in mine. Averages about 16.5 ft lbs
@@razor1962 16.5?????? I am sure that's a typo...hehhehe...i am running a factory spring over a TBT drop in kit...give or take 11 fpe....one holer at 25 yards if I do my part....
@@kamranwal10 No typo. Vortek Kit is a high output version. Shoots 14.66 gr. Pellets at 717fps. That equates to 16.7 ft lbs.
@@razor1962 16.7......wow.....the vortek site says upto 12 ft lbs for the pg4 HO.......what did u do? Put in more spacers? Or increase preload some other way?
@@kamranwal10 Just the kit. No washers or anything else. Before the Kit broke in I was getting over 18 fpe. This is the HO (high output) kit and not the 12 ft lb kit. They offer either
I'm very confused whether I should choose hw50s or hw30s, I want power like hw50s but also light like hw30s, can you help me to decide
Are you thinking of hunting with your rifle? If so, the 50 is the way to go. If not and all you're interested in is plinking and target shooting then the 30 is my choice. Easy to cock. Crazy accurate and you can put a Vortek high performance tune kit in it which will get you up around 9-10 ft lbs. Either gun will please you. I guarantee it.
@@razor1962 thank you to help me decide
Get both. Get them in .177.
I purchase both with no regrets. Two different air rifles. I shoot both equally as much I can’t handle springer over 12 fpe
If you can, get both. The HW30 is small and has relatively low power, this might not sound like a good thing but for plinking and targets I've found this makes it easy and fun to shoot. The HW30 also had a lower price tag so for me it has been better value for money. The intermediate size of the HW50S seems perfect but I actually shoot it less. You can take small game with either of these rifles, if that was the intended purpose I would probably choose the 50 in .22 (or preferably a PCP).
what scope is on the rifle, Great video
It's a Hawke Airmax 3-9 X 40. Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing.
@@razor1962 do you use high or medium mount rings on That scope?
Pls I'm already subscribed
@@tralapilz I've got high rings on the 50S.
Thanks so much for subscribing.
I enjoy the 12 fpe springer for backyard. HW30 short on power. HW95 too much power
I put a Vortek SHO PG4 kit in my .177 HW30. Makes 10 fpe now. Perfect for the back yard. I shoot it out to 50 yards. HW50S is also ideal.
Thanks so much for watching!
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For me its Diana T06 trigger is the best
Another good trigger system.
Thanks for watching