The German manufacturer Weihrauch started production back in 1899 and ranks among the absolute top in its field. Their air rifles are used in shooting sports disciplines such as Filed Target and others. With these spring-powered air rifles you can achieve the same results at a distance of 50 metres as with much more expensive PCP models.
Weihrauch HW 97 is the key model of this manufacturer. The fixed barrel with underlever cocking ensures long‑term accuracy. After breaking the underlever, the chamber opens for inserting the pellet into the barrel. The safety is automatic, so it must be disengaged before every shot. It is located at the rear of the action. The stock is ambidextrous, therefore suitable for both right‑handed and left‑handed shooters. The laminated stock is a special edition from this manufacturer. At the end of the stock there is a rubber pad that absorbs recoil.
The top range is supplied without open sights, so the air rifle must be fitted with a riflescope. For this purpose, there is an 11mm dovetail on the action.
The main advantage is the Rekord sporting trigger, which can be adjusted extremely well.
Our experience: For us, definitely one of the best air rifles in the spring‑piston category. The accuracy at a distance of 50 metres is astonishing.