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Super looks! |
As always, quality is what Weihrauch's valued customers have come to expect from Germany's premiere sport air rifle manufacturer. The HW97's fine ordinance steel action, barrel and cocking lever are hand polished and blued to a standard that exceeds most comparably priced firearms. Likewise for the elegant blue laminate sporter stock, which features a long tapered forend, high comb with raised cheekpiece and a soft rubber recoil pad.
The HW97 is intended to be used with scopes and the receiver is grooved to accept 11mm, one or two piece mounts. Of course, you also get the famous Record adjustable, two-stage trigger with an automatic safety. This is the trigger that has been the industry standard for many years. Field shooters will further delight in the HW-97's smooth cocking, handling and overall feel. It's an underlever sport rifle that carries on the HW tradition of excellence.
Technical Data for the Weihrauch HW97K Beech:
Total Weight | 9.3 lbs |
Overall Length | 40.0" |
Stock |
Right Hand ** |
Sights | Scope Required |
Mounting Method | 11mm Dovetail |
Caliber | .177, .22 |
Cocking Method | Underlever |
Cocking Effort | Medium |
Recoil Rating | Medium |
Power Plant | Spring Piston |
Shot Capacity | Single Shot |
** Slight right handed cheek piece may also be shot by left handed shooters.
Caliber |
Velocity fps
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Muzzle Energy
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.177 |
674-915
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11-14 fpe
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Straight Shooters Use Score |
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Plinking |
Target Shooting |
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Hunting |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
Every time I look at the Beeman HW97, a picture of
a field target event pops in my mind. Early in my involvement in airgunning, I
read many articles and posts about the HW77 and its history in the field target
arena. The HW97 is known for pinpoint accuracy and quality fit and finish. And
it is an airgun rated among the top spring sporters. The HW97 performs well
whether plinking, target shooting or doing some pest control.
Check the results and judge for yourselves.
The HW97 is now available with a blue laminate stock as well as a thumbhole stock
What can you expect from your HW97?
Craig and I hear people claim that the HW97 is just a fixed barrel R9. Let me
assure you this is not the case. It simply takes a few shots to put those
stories to rest. These guns may share the same spring but the similarity stops
there. We did a side by side inspection and tested many HW97's in both .177 and
.20 caliber and in both standard stock and the laminate version. We inspected
each gun for bluing, wood finish, barrel droop, cleanliness of the barrel, and
condition of the exterior screw. This is what we found.
The HW97 had an excellent finish in every gun we inspected. The checkering was
clean and the stain consistent throughout the stock The
laminate stock is a blue/gray combination and is a very nice upgrade. It is
well worth the extra price if you are looking for a unique look.
The HW97's all feel solid right out of the box. We found this air rifle to be
consistent from one gun to the next. A quick clean of the barrel and check of
the stock screws and off you go. Expect exceptional accuracy and respectable
power in this gun. Use to target shoot, plink or control pests.
If fit and finish along with power and accuracy are important give this gun a
look. The HW97 is a medium power gun offering looks and accuracy you will be
proud to own. To beat the quality of the HW97 you will need to go to a
substantially higher price level.
We also were able to check out the HW77 at the same time and found this little carbine to be of the same quality as the HW97's. Both guns are the same length and have the same power and accuracy.
.177 Caliber Pellets |
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Pellet Name |
Pellet Weight (grains) |
Ratings at the Muzzle |
Ratings at |
Ratings at |
Ratings at |
Ballistic Coefficient |
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Name |
Advertised |
Tested |
Velocity (fps) |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Average Energy |
FTT Green Lead Free
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5.56
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5.80
|
983
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12
|
856
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9
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721
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7
|
552
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4
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.011
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Baracuda Green Lead Free
|
6.48
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6.60
|
918
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12
|
801
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9
|
668
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7
|
497
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4
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.010
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Super-H-Point |
6.90 |
7.20 |
903 |
13 |
749 |
9 |
581 |
5 |
377 |
2 |
.007 |
R10 Lite |
7.00 |
7.00 |
886 |
12 |
737 |
8 |
573 |
5 |
371 |
2 |
.007 |
Hobby |
7.00 |
7.00 |
902 |
13 |
748 |
9 |
581 |
5 |
377 |
2 |
.007 |
Silver Bear |
7.10 |
7.40 |
881 |
13 |
734 |
9 |
570 |
5 |
369 |
2 |
.007 |
Meisterkugeln Pistol |
7.00 |
6.90 |
913 |
13 |
756 |
9 |
586 |
5 |
381 |
2 |
.007 |
H&N Match HS |
7.56 |
7.40 |
891 |
13 |
757 |
9 |
606 |
6 |
417 |
3 |
.008 |
Premier Lite |
7.90 |
7.90 |
883 |
14 |
812 |
12 |
723 |
9 |
602 |
6 |
.016 |
JSB Express |
7.90 |
7.90 |
863 |
13 |
781 |
11 |
680 |
8 |
542 |
5 |
.014 |
JSB Predator |
8.00 |
8.20 |
852 |
13 |
772 |
11 |
672 |
8 |
536 |
5 |
.013 |
H&N Match |
8.18 |
8.10 |
860 |
13 |
757 |
10 |
633 |
7 |
471 |
4 |
.010 |
SuperPoint |
8.20 |
8.30 |
836 |
13 |
728 |
10 |
598 |
7 |
429 |
3 |
.009 |
R10 Heavy |
8.20 |
8.20 |
847 |
13 |
724 |
10 |
581 |
6 |
398 |
3 |
.008 |
Meisterkugeln Rifle |
8.20 |
8.20 |
841 |
13 |
720 |
9 |
577 |
6 |
396 |
3 |
.008 |
SuperDome |
8.30 |
8.20 |
847 |
13 |
755 |
10 |
642 |
8 |
491 |
4 |
.011 |
JSB Exact |
8.44 |
8.50 |
812 |
12 |
755 |
11 |
679 |
9 |
571 |
6 |
.017 |
Silver Sting |
8.61 |
8.10 |
839 |
13 |
718 |
9 |
576 |
6 |
395 |
3 |
.008 |
Spitzkugel
|
8.64
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8.00
|
796
|
11
|
695
|
9
|
572
|
6
|
409
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3
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.009
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Field Target Trophy (FTT)
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8.64
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8.70
|
773
|
12
|
729
|
10
|
670
|
9
|
583
|
7
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.021
|
Field Target Special (FTS) |
8.60 |
8.50 |
831 |
13 |
759 |
11 |
668 |
8 |
542 |
6 |
.016 |
FTS Double Gold |
8.80 |
8.70 |
823 |
13 |
753 |
11 |
662 |
8 |
537 |
6 |
.016 |
Crow Magnum |
8.80 |
8.60 |
820 |
13 |
725 |
10 |
607 |
7 |
451 |
4 |
.010 |
Super Mag |
9.30 |
9.30 |
757 |
12 |
663 |
9 |
545 |
6 |
389 |
3 |
.009 |
JSB Exact Heavy |
10.34 |
10.30 |
769 |
14 |
721 |
12 |
657 |
10 |
563 |
7 |
.021 |
Baracuda Hunter
|
10.34
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10.40
|
721
|
12
|
666
|
10
|
592
|
8
|
486
|
6
|
.015
|
Premier Heavy |
10.50 |
10.50 |
742 |
13 |
697 |
11 |
635 |
9 |
544 |
7 |
.019 |
Kodiak |
10.60 |
10.00 |
774 |
13 |
710 |
11 |
626 |
9 |
507 |
6 |
.016 |
Kodiak Match |
10.65 |
10.30 |
761 |
13 |
706 |
11 |
632 |
9 |
526 |
6 |
.017 |
Kodiak Double Gold |
10.65 |
10.40 |
749 |
13 |
698 |
11 |
629 |
9 |
529 |
6 |
.017 |
Silver Arrow |
11.57 |
11.80 |
677 |
12 |
608 |
10 |
518 |
7 |
393 |
4 |
.011 |
JSB Monster
|
13.43
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13.40
|
623
|
12
|
581
|
10
|
524
|
8
|
439
|
6
|
.017
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Baracuda Magnum
|
16.36
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15.70
|
507
|
9
|
468
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8
|
414
|
6
|
336
|
4
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.015
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.20 Caliber Pellets |
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Pellet Name |
Pellet Weight (grains) |
Ratings at the Muzzle |
Ratings at |
Ratings at |
Ratings at |
Ballistic Coefficient |
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Name |
Advertised |
Tested |
Velocity (fps) |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Average Energy |
Laser |
9.20 |
10.40 |
785 |
14 |
675 |
11 |
542 |
7 |
370 |
3 |
.008 |
Silver Bear |
9.88 |
10.20 |
805 |
15 |
691 |
11 |
555 |
7 |
379 |
3 |
.008 |
Silver Sting |
10.53 |
11.50 |
756 |
15 |
678 |
12 |
578 |
9 |
440 |
5 |
.011 |
Field Target Special (FTS) |
11.20 |
11.50 |
768 |
15 |
715 |
13 |
644 |
11 |
542 |
8 |
.020 |
FTS Double Gold |
11.47 |
11.60 |
755 |
15 |
703 |
13 |
634 |
10 |
533 |
7 |
.020 |
H&N Match |
11.87 |
10.20 |
792 |
14 |
681 |
11 |
546 |
7 |
373 |
3 |
.008 |
Crow Magnum |
12.80 |
12.80 |
718 |
15 |
645 |
12 |
549 |
9 |
418 |
5 |
.011 |
Kodiak |
13.32 |
13.80 |
681 |
14 |
638 |
12 |
579 |
10 |
491 |
7 |
.020 |
Kodiak Double Gold |
13.34 |
13.70 |
658 |
13 |
611 |
11 |
548 |
9 |
454 |
6 |
.019 |
JSB Exact |
13.65 |
13.70 |
682 |
14 |
639 |
12 |
579 |
10 |
491 |
7 |
.018 |
JSB Predator |
14.10 |
14.00 |
672 |
14 |
618 |
12 |
545 |
9 |
440 |
6 |
.014 |
Cr. Premier |
14.30 |
14.40 |
662 |
14 |
620 |
12 |
562 |
10 |
477 |
7 |
.021 |
BS Cylindrical |
14.30 |
14.30 |
667 |
14 |
620 |
12 |
555 |
10 |
461 |
7 |
.016 |
Silver Arrow |
15.50 |
15.60 |
610 |
13 |
548 |
10 |
466 |
8 |
351 |
4 |
.011 |
.22 Caliber Pellets
Pellet Name |
Pellet Weight (grains) |
Ratings at the Muzzle |
Ratings at |
Ratings at |
Ratings at |
Ballistic Coefficient |
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Name |
Advertised |
Tested |
Velocity (fps) |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Velocity |
Energy |
Average Energy |
Hobby
|
11.90
|
12.00
|
745
|
15
|
653
|
11
|
537
|
8
|
383
|
4
|
.009
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Baracuda Green Lead Free
|
12.65
|
12.90
|
750
|
16
|
706
|
14
|
646
|
12
|
558
|
9
|
.020
|
Silver Bear
|
12.65
|
12.80
|
723
|
15
|
634
|
11
|
521
|
8
|
371
|
4
|
.009
|
H&N Match
|
13.75
|
13.50
|
697
|
15
|
626
|
12
|
533
|
9
|
405
|
5
|
.011
|
Meisterkugeln |
13.90 |
14.10 |
704 |
16 |
626 |
12 |
524 |
9 |
387 |
5 |
.010 |
JSB Express |
14.30 |
14.40 |
682 |
15 |
636 |
13 |
574 |
11 |
482 |
7 |
.022 |
Premier |
14.30 |
14.30 |
733 |
17 |
677 |
15 |
602 |
12 |
494 |
8 |
.023 |
SuperHPoint |
13.90 |
14.40 |
695 |
15 |
610 |
12 |
501 |
8 |
356 |
4 |
.010 |
SuperPoint |
14.50 |
14.40 |
712 |
16 |
640 |
13 |
545 |
9 |
414 |
5 |
.011 |
SuperDome |
14.50 |
14.40 |
696 |
15 |
619 |
12 |
518 |
9 |
382 |
5 |
.010 |
Field Target Special (FTS) |
14.60 |
14.70 |
705 |
16 |
652 |
14 |
580 |
11 |
475 |
7 |
.020 |
Field Target Trophy (FTT) |
14.66
|
14.50
|
685
|
15
|
648
|
14
|
596
|
11
|
518
|
9
|
.021
|
FTS Double Gold |
14.72 |
14.80 |
678 |
15 |
630 |
13 |
564 |
10 |
468 |
7 |
.019 |
Silver Sting |
15.74 |
15.90 |
657 |
15 |
591 |
12 |
503 |
9 |
380 |
5 |
.011 |
Spitzkugel
|
15.74
|
15.90
|
652
|
15
|
591
|
12
|
510
|
9
|
396
|
6
|
.012
|
JSB Exact |
15.90 |
15.90 |
671 |
16 |
629 |
14 |
570 |
11 |
483 |
8 |
.022 |
JSB Predator |
16.20 |
16.10 |
651 |
15 |
602 |
13 |
535 |
10 |
438 |
7 |
.016 |
Silver Arrow |
17.10 |
17.70 |
620 |
15 |
551 |
12 |
461 |
8 |
337 |
4 |
.010 |
JSB Exact Heavy |
18.00 |
18.20 |
623 |
16 |
588 |
14 |
538 |
12 |
463 |
9 |
.025 |
Crow Magnum |
18.20 |
18.10 |
616 |
15 |
572 |
13 |
512 |
11 |
424 |
7 |
.021 |
Kodiak Hollowpoint
|
18.21
|
18.40
|
606
|
15
|
573
|
13
|
527
|
11
|
456
|
9
|
.021
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Kodiak |
21.10 |
21.30 |
561 |
15 |
529 |
13 |
483 |
11 |
415 |
8 |
.022 |
Kodiak Double Gold |
21.12 |
21.30 |
552 |
14 |
519 |
13 |
472 |
11 |
401 |
8 |
.021 |
Baracuda Match
|
21.14
|
21.40
|
549
|
14
|
525
|
13
|
492
|
12
|
439
|
9
|
.027
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JSB Exact Monster |
25.40 |
25.30 |
499 |
14 |
472 |
13 |
435 |
11 |
378 |
8 |
.025 |
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