HW/Weihrauch HW50 in .22

[PEP3]

My .22 cal 50S has a high output Vortek kit installed. It makes 13.5 ft lbs. I do quite well with it a 55 yards. Consistently hitting a 1/2" spinner at that range. The cocking effort is of course, a little more stout, but it makes .22 cal a legitimate option.

I have the same kit in mine, it came out at 13.8 fpe. I cut three coils off to get it down to 12.5 and now it amazes me every time I shoot it.

 

[PEP3]

I hunt and eliminate pests with firearms. My air arms provide casual recreation and training opportunities with my grandkids. I am reading that the .22 HW50 will do a fine job for me inside of 40 yards, as my R7s do. This is my interest in springers. Ultimate power and muzzle velocity is the domain of my firearms. I am not impressed that an air rifle the size of a Remington 700 can push a tiny .177 or .22 pellet at high speed. I think my original question has been answered. I'll purchase the HW50 .22 and enjoy its limitations.

You will love it, us firearm guys are not easily impressed with.177’s. It’s probably a little larger than your 700, I’ve never sat mine beside each other but it feels bigger.

 

[HeyU]

don't do it! Unless you have a physical disability that makes it hard to cock these break barrel springers, don't do it. I have the HW50S in .177 and the R9 in 22. I use those spinner targets, at 25 yds. if my HW50S were 22cal it most likely would not be be able to hit the spinners hard enuf to flip them up, let alone reset them. I'm very pleased with my 22cal R9. Which I got from Flying Dragons Air Rifles ; TUNED, for the same price untouched from other sellers. Sure it weighs a little more but that is part of the equation as to why it shoots so well. The rifle came with a guarantee too. If you have no need to be frugal,try out the HW50S 22CAL, who knows

 

[Mycapt65]

You will love it, us firearm guys are not easily impressed with.177’s. It’s probably a little larger than your 700, I’ve never sat mine beside each other but it feels bigger.

Speak for yourself. I shoot plenty of firearms (Rimfire and centerfire in both rifles and pistols) and I still much prefer 177 to 22 in airguns. It's simply a personal preference. Mine is flat and fast even in firearms. Yours can be whatever you like.

 

[PEP3]

Speak for yourself. I shoot plenty of firearms (Rimfire and centerfire in both rifles and pistols) and I still much prefer 177 to 22 in airguns. It's simply a personal preference. Mine is flat and fast even in firearms. Yours can be whatever you like.

I knew that would get you fired up Ron. With all the .22 cal. bashing on this post, I figured I would "stir the pot" a little, you know me. Love ya brother

 

[Mycapt65]

I knew that would get you fired up Ron. With all the .22 cal. bashing on this post, I figured I would "stir the pot" a little, you know me. Love ya brother

Lol. You got me. Seriously though I never actually bash 22 airguns. I simply explain the difficulties slow velocities present to any caliber under certain conditions. In most cases it involves 22. I've always added that looping trajectories are irrelevant if you're shooting targets at known distances. At that point caliber choices become more a matter of dexterity, price and availability. The bigger whack of 22 pellets on target definitely has an appeal.

I never condemn a persons preference but when someone asks for opinions on usage under certain conditions I do my best to explain things objectively. I've asked questions on picking out guns. Sometimes I listened. Sometimes I didn't. Sometimes I regretted it. Sometimes I didn't.

Be well
Ron

 

[Sammy25]

I'm lucky to live in a rural area. I maintain gun ranges on my property. I appreciate the convenience and fun associated with air rifles. They are reasonably accurate, quiet (no need for hearing protection) and require limited maintenance after a firing session. I am more likely to pick up an air arm and go out for a quick hour, or so. But my air rifles are no match for 5.56 rounds at 2,500--3,000fps . "Power" is miniscule in the HW50, or R9 platform. I do not have any physical disability that limits my ability to cock a springer. Weihrauch has sold thousands of HW50s in .22 caliber. For what it is, I think it's adequate for me.

 

[Vana2]

I use my .177 HW30 for plinking spinners out to 25ish yards and my .22 HW50 for pesting out to about the same distance. The larger pellet transfers power better and reduces pass-thru.

The distance is not a limitation of either springer, that's just how I use them.

If I want to shoot at longer ranges I'll grab a scoped PCP.

Cheers!

 

[zrman27500]

I have a 50s in .20 and I think it's the perfect caliber for this rifles powerplant.

 

[Sammy25]

Took delivery of my HW50 .22, yesterday, had it on the range, today. I made the right choice.
My new rifle chronos 710fps with 9.57gr "Green" H&N pellets, 585 fps with H&N 13.73gr Sport wadcutters.
All group within an inch at 25 yards, clear soda cans and water bottles at 40 yards easily with the Williams peep and HW fiber optic front I installed after delivery. This is all I'd hoped for. My .177 HW50 is a tad quicker but both satisfy my need for recreational plinkers.

 

[Windmill01]

Took delivery of my HW50 .22, yesterday, had it on the range, today. I made the right choice.
My new rifle chronos 710fps with 9.57gr "Green" H&N pellets, 585 fps with H&N 13.73gr Sport wadcutters.
All group within an inch at 25 yards, clear soda cans and water bottles at 40 yards easily with the Williams peep and HW fiber optic front I installed after delivery. This is all I'd hoped for. My .177 HW50 is a tad quicker but both satisfy my need for recreational plinkers.

I have a Hw50S in 22 cal. The pellet it likes is the 12.65 gr H&N Baracuda Green. You will really enjoy your new rifle.
Gary