anybody who has an HW35E and loves them. Tell my why. I really want one but they are a wicked expensive springer and would like to hear the pros that justify the price tag.
thanks,
Bob
thanks,
Bob
Who loves the HW35E and why.
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It comes with sling studs and in a walnut stock. That makes it stand out among Weihrauch's other offerings. It is lower powered gun, so it's easier to cock and shoot. I don't own one... yet.
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Personally, I'm kind of old school to begin with, so I'm biased, but I own an early 70's vintage 35E and love it. I would generally consider it to be a medium-powered springer: before the R1 and the FWB124, this was one of the higher-powered guns around, but its short stroke limited the power. The R1 took the same diameter piston and gave it a much longer stroke to make a much more powerful gun. But the relatively heavy weight of the 35, coupled with that very short stroke, make for a very smooth shooting gun. Disclaimer - I haven't shot a stock one. Mine has been tuned (I wish I knew by who, because it is a fantastic tune) and is shooting only about 8-9 fpe, but shoots with a "tud," smooth as can be - shots go off even more smoothly than from my HW30. The barrel latch is a little annoying until you get used to it - then it's really easy, and there is no need to slap the barrel open to cock.
Others are welcome to disagree with me, but I view the HW35 as a heavier, smoother shooting, much nicer looking alternative to the modern HW50. Power levels are in the same ballpark, but that's about it. To me, all those things are positives. Even the new ones still exude an old-school, classic vibe with their long, pencil barrel, the infamous barrel latch, and a piece of walnut lumber.
Others are welcome to disagree with me, but I view the HW35 as a heavier, smoother shooting, much nicer looking alternative to the modern HW50. Power levels are in the same ballpark, but that's about it. To me, all those things are positives. Even the new ones still exude an old-school, classic vibe with their long, pencil barrel, the infamous barrel latch, and a piece of walnut lumber.
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Well, to justify the cost, it's got the walnut finger groove stock and the barrel lock-up mechanism. Otherwise it's pretty much standard Weirauch fare. I like both of mine.
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Yea, but I love the walnut. I’m in. Gonna get a tuned one from Mike Milek or by one and send it to him for full tune.
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The HW35 was introduced in 1951. The one pictured below is a vintage pre-safety model manufactured around 1959. I believe safeties were added in 1977. It weighs 7lbs 14oz. She still has the original leather piston seal and is shooting smoothly with over 9fpe and little recoil . With a finely tuned Rekord trigger and proper hold they can be an extremely accurate sporter rifle. The sleek lines of the monte carlo stock, nice checkering, finger grooves and grip cap make this rifle a must have.
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I love mine because it gives me these groups Everytime I shoot it
The squares are 1" and it's a 5 shot group
The squares are 1" and it's a 5 shot group
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