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[tarheel85]

Also a new member. I am interested in spring piston air rifles and looking at the Weihrauch line. Two main questions. 1) what are the benefits or drawbacks of Break Barrel vs Underlever? 2) any strong arguments about .177 vs .22? I am interested in target practice on 50 yard backyard range and maybe small game. Any input will be appreciated.

 

[.20calguy]

Welcome, y'all!
The break barrels are an easier platform if you're away from the bench, in my opinion. The underlevers are heavier and a bit more clumsy loading.
On the bench the under lever has no disadvantage. Accuracy between between my two are equal so far. I'm shooting .20 cals at 75 yards.

 

[bob3006]

Welcome to the forum. I joined recently and it is a great place for spring rifle information.

 

[camd]

Also a new member. I am interested in spring piston air rifles and looking at the Weihrauch line. Two main questions. 1) what are the benefits or drawbacks of Break Barrel vs Underlever? 2) any strong arguments about .177 vs .22? I am interested in target practice on 50 yard backyard range and maybe small game. Any input will be appreciated.

1. I prefer break barrels, set up correctly you will get fantastic accuracy, 2. I prefer 177 or 20 cal specifically in weihrauchs, I've had a couple of 22 hws very pellets fussy and accuracy for me with them can be a chore

 

[tarheel85]

Welcome, y'all!
The break barrels are an easier platform if you're away from the bench, in my opinion. The underlevers are heavier and a bit more clumsy loading.
On the bench the under lever has no disadvantage. Accuracy between between my two are equal so far. I'm shooting .20 cals at 75

 

[tarheel85]

Thanks for the information. This was helpful.

 

[.20calguy]

1. I prefer break barrels, set up correctly you will get fantastic accuracy, 2. I prefer 177 or 20 cal specifically in weihrauchs, I've had a couple of 22 hws very pellets fussy and accuracy for me with them can be a chore

I have my first non .20 cal Weihrauch on order, so I'll be experimenting with a .22, an HW 35e. I'm thinking it will perform similar to the HW30 in .20 cal?

 

[Sawney Bean]

I’ve been into airgunning off and on for about 50 years now and I’ve tried out nearly every method of shooting pellets or BBs with springs, air or gas and IMO break barrel springers are still the best overall, at least the good ones anyway.

 

[camd]

I have my first non .20 cal Weihrauch on order, so I'll be experimenting with a .22, an HW 35e. I'm thinking it will perform similar to the HW30 in .20 cal?

Big power difference between a 30 and 35

 

[.20calguy]

Big power difference between a 30 and 35

Thanks. Yes, I probably miscalculated that one. I was trying to compare them zeroed at 30 yards to their 75-yard drop.
It doesn't matter anyway since the 35 is here!
I was attempting to get a head start on the scope setup. I've been crazy busy.

 

[tarheel85]

I’ve been into airgunning off and on for about 50 years now and I’ve tried out nearly every method of shooting pellets or BBs with springs, air or gas and IMO break barrel springers are still the best overall, at least the good ones anyway.

Thanks for sharing. Nothing can replace experience! A friend has a Beeman R9. Anyone familiar with this rifle?

 

[pharmerjim]

New to the game here too. Got a Texan a few weeks ago and I'm hooked. Already planning on a Huben GK1 and a Seneca Eagle Claw. I've learned a lot perusing the forums, lots of good info from these folks