Weihrauch HW35 Tune Kits
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Replace the breech seal and piston seal with their parts too? Gunis over 35 years old and been seldom used…
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Replace the breech seal and piston seal with their parts too? Gun is over 35 years old and been seldom used… some recommended Vortek seal but ARH spring…
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Don’t think so… due to year made… 1987 from serial number search… gun never been disassembled… I am the original owner… purchased in Germany in 1987/1988 time frame
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Here's my recommendation. Vortek piston seal, ARH spring kit and only if you need to change it an OE Weihrauch breech seal.
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I have had good results with the ARH kit in my HW95 using a Vortek seal & GPL-205 Krytox lube. I have not tried any of the other kits you listed. FWIW I suggest that you take before/after pics with whichever kit you decide on.
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I was shooting my HW35 (no letter) yesterday , and i'm thinking it was a bit jumpy . maybe needs a kit to smooth it out ?
I believe it is 1975 as close as Serial numbers are .
I believe it is 1975 as close as Serial numbers are .
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Thinking on this and matbe my thinking is wrong , but.
You look at vortek kit. You get a different configured spring that needs there top hat and guide and a sleeve or liner thing that you read around that van cause rubbing or gringing and most just remove it ..
Then arh. You get a drop in spring like the hornet then i think for $5 more a pre set one as well to make it more drop in .
Then just use you original hw guide and piston thrust washer . Then just fit your seal lube it up slap it together go shoot 99% of the time if the seal is fitted correct that gun will be good to go and a consistent shootrr shot after shot.
You look at vortek kit. You get a different configured spring that needs there top hat and guide and a sleeve or liner thing that you read around that van cause rubbing or gringing and most just remove it ..
Then arh. You get a drop in spring like the hornet then i think for $5 more a pre set one as well to make it more drop in .
Then just use you original hw guide and piston thrust washer . Then just fit your seal lube it up slap it together go shoot 99% of the time if the seal is fitted correct that gun will be good to go and a consistent shootrr shot after shot.
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Bumping this for myself as I’m ready to dive inside my HW35e.
I don’t want to be left with a pile of parts because I’m missing something.
The ARH is $30 less than the Vortek.
It’s not about the money, I want high quality.
I only shoot targets. All I’ve read say it’ll smooth things out.
I don’t want to be left with a pile of parts because I’m missing something.
The ARH is $30 less than the Vortek.
It’s not about the money, I want high quality.
I only shoot targets. All I’ve read say it’ll smooth things out.
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They are a very easy rifle to work on. Can’t go wrong with parts from ARH. Just con Jim and he will help you With what you need.
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Thanks so much.
I like being prepared and want to get it right the first time. Parts, tools, videos.
I like being prepared and want to get it right the first time. Parts, tools, videos.
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Put an ARH kit and piston seal in this one. It's splendid.
Put an ARH kit and piston seal in this one. It's splendid.
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Shot cycle of a HW95L .22 with an ARH kit, top hat, rear guide, GPL-205 lube, Vortek seal and Weihrauch factory sleeve at 17 FPE.
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Study some video tutorials, take is slow, and you'll get a good outcome.
ARH kits don't include a piston seal, you need to buy that separately. Vortek does offer the purchase of a tune kit and seal on their website, or you can buy any item a la carte.
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