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Some air rifles have been with us for such a long time, and used to such good effect by both hunter and target shooter, that they become for want of a better term, ‘legendary.’ However, as time passes some of those air rifles begin to fall out of favour with the shooting public due to, dare I say it, more ‘fashionable’ ones and certainly more technologically advanced designs being launched as airgun manufacture progresses.
I say this due to the fact that the HW77 or its carbine (K) derivative at one time was for many shooters the rifle to aspire to. Hard to imagine then that throughout the time I’ve been ‘into’ shooting airguns at one time or another, though I’ve probably owned or tested virtually all models on the Weihrauch springer roster, never until now have I had the chance to try a brand new HW77K. It was this thought that had me request a rifle for review from official importers Hull Cartridge Co. So after a quick call ‘hey presto’ one has winged its way down to me for test.
In hindsight I think possibly the reason I’ve never owned a HW77K is due to the fact I’ve always had an HW80K in my armory.
I’ve also previously presumed the HW77K to be the under-lever version of the HW80. However, during this test a lot of attractive and practical features have shown themselves, indicating there’s a whole lot more to this rifle than I first expected. Talking of expectations, I went into this test knowing at one time this was the rifle to beat in the FT springer discipline. One of the reasons for this was the fact it lent itself perfectly to being tuned by the then ‘custom airgun house’ that was Venom Arms. So with a list of wins, placings and devotees in tow I can now discover for myself if this rifle deserves its almost ‘iconic’ cult status.
Solidly Built
Over the years the stock has slightly changed and like many Weihrauch’s in its own way is attractive yet very practical. The mid-brown stain beech stock has a medium height cheekpiece and a relatively lengthy chunky forend with a well rounded underside.
Chequering is only applied as a generous panel either side of the pistol grip, which ends in a ribbed black plastic end cap with white line spacer. The full brown rubber butt pad is similarly cosmetically separated from the wood by a white line spacer.
The HW77 and ‘K’ carbine version both boast a pair of solid and bold open ‘iron’ sights. These consist of a large raised foresight post to line up in a notch in the removable adjustable rearsight. Windage and elevation are altered by two serrated edge thumbwheels and the height of the cheekpiece gives a happy medium between using the open sights or for scope use. Incidentally, to fit a set of optics you need to remove the rearsight which is actually clamped onto the forward section of dovetails. A recessed cross head screw holds the rearsight base in place, so no hardship to unscrew and slide it off.
This then allows you full access to the decent run of deep cut dovetails with three arrestor stud holes should you wish to use a scope mounts arrestor pin to prevent scope creep.
The under-lever is retained solidly under the barrel in the retainer until you press in the very end of the under-lever which releases it so you can cock the rifle. The lever doesn’t ‘drop’ into your hold during this operation as it’s still held by a rubber ‘O’ ring that prevents it rattling around in the housing. Now this is definitely an adult size air rifle as even the relatively short cocking stroke takes quite a bit of heft. As the under-lever is drawn back to the cocked position the sliding breech retracts back into the action to reveal a roomy loading bay. As the lever fully cocks and locks back the familiar automatic safety button positioned at the rear left of the air cylinder pops out of the action to indicate the rifle is now fully cocked and on safe. Despite this, as always, keep your hand on the under-lever as you thumb a pellet directly into the now exposed breech, swing the under-lever back to the closed position where it will once again be held very securely under the 14.5” quality tube in the sturdy under-lever retaining housing. It should be noted this part of the rifle is very solid, as it not only holds the under-lever but also sleeves over the fixed barrel and is the base for the raised foresight.
A Man-sized Gun
Talking of sights; after removing the rearsight I scoped up with one of the new versions of the adjustable objective illuminated reticle Walther 4 – 12 X 50 CI. A very nice scope which set in high mounts and dialed in for a 30-yd zero, proved a nice pairing for the .177 calibre test rifle. I’ve not found Weirauch springers to be overly pellet fussy so used Bisley Magnum to produce sub ½” size groups at the set zero.
On firing and handling the HW77K showed itself again to be a man size rifle, the un-scoped weight of 8.8lbs helps quell the expected but manageable recoil. Hardly surprising there are now dedicated Weihrauch push on silencers available as the rifle report is as you’d expect of a full power springer. Another feature that shines is the fully adjustable 2-stage Rekord trigger unit with auto-safety. Any Weihrauch this unit is fitted to it more than does it justice, as undoubtedly even the trigger mechanism has become ‘the stuff of legends.’
Though I really like the HW77K, as there’s no doubting the capability of this rifle, personally I’d opt for certain other models in the Weihrauch stable, definitely the lighter models such as the HW99S or HW95S. Having said that, the HW77K is a very well built, accurate and easy to use air rifle. For traditionalists who like their under-lever action sporters to be solid, reliable and substantial then, I can’t see its popularity waning in the near future.
PRICE: £416
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03 Mar 2020 at 02:09 PMI Agree with the authors findings the HW77 .177 is a fantastic rifle , but is more suited to
range shooting , because of its total weight once a scope and mounts have been added you are
talking 8.8 pounds rifle plus [ example total can be touching 10 to 12 pounds weight wise ]
carrying that all day around a field is not going to be a picnic , hide shooting would be better in use , and I also agree for field shooting and reduced weight wise the HW99S or HW95
has the advantage to cover more ground on your permission plus the required accuracy over hunting ranges , and the Bisley Magnum 10.5gn is a deadly accurate pellet , but the H&N Power 8.8gn copper coated pellet is also a fantastic flat shooting hard hitting terminator on quarry producing 740 fps suited for long range shots also JSBs 8.4gn also excellent will produce near 780 fps from the muzzle, in my book the HW77 is a fantastic rifle and I would still like to own one for target work .
Neil Edwards
08 Jul 2018 at 03:46 PMI have owned so many air rifles that I couldn’t begin to list them. At 82 years old I recently gave up air guns and sold what I consider to be the best of the lot, an Air ArmsTDR and AA Pro Sport. However , I find I cannot live without an air rifle and this week I will have an HW 77K in .177! I can’t wait to find out if it is as good as the Pro Sport!
Mick George
03 Sep 2017 at 01:14 PMI cocked my hw77k and when I pulled the trigger it didn’t shoot or even click and I don’t know how to fix it. Please help me I don’t know what is wrong with it
Will devine
17 Aug 2017 at 04:59 AMA full power .177 HW77K is ideal for all forms of pest control, ie rabbits, squirrel, rats etc. The effective range is down to the ability of the person using the rifle. getting your pellets into a tight group at the distance you intend to shoot quarry at is the most important thing and limiting your shots to those at that distance.
Getting your pellets into a 10-15mm group isn't easy but that's the sort of accuracy you need. Rabbits can be cleanly taken out to 35 yards but it all depends on the rifle's user.
Troll Hunter
17 Jan 2015 at 11:54 AMIs the HW77k in .177 cal full power version good for rabbit hunting. What will be the max effective distance.
Benny
17 Jan 2015 at 05:39 AMhow do i tell how old my gun is what is the max pressure to fire out how do i change my pressure on my hw77k
nigel
23 Dec 2014 at 03:07 AMI have a HW80k without the suppressor
Brilliant bit of kit, takes down rabbits @ 50yds with ease.
Not too heavy and a light but adjustable 2 stage trigger action
If you disarm the safety and don't take the shot ( why?) break the barrel, hold, pull the trigger,release the barrel in a controlled manner. Hey Presto! A safe uncocked rifle,safety reset.
Try the rabbit pressure cooked with onion, carrot, in 3/4 pint of Dry Herefordshire Cider. Pick the bones clean. Thicken stock and make a pie or 2. Lovely
Ascariartus
16 Jun 2014 at 11:15 PMI thought this review was less than effusive for what is a superb piece of sporting and hunting equipment. Yes, it's heavy; but so are the service rifles I'm used to, and I love using them. The weight is a definite advantage for stability and will help you knock off a rabbit at 40 metres, easily. The looks are classical and the build quality unsurpassed. I love it and, after 20 years, wouldn't think of retiring it.
Propnut
21 Apr 2014 at 05:22 PMI'm sure your Walther scope will be just fine on an HW77K..
Troll Hunter
04 Apr 2014 at 06:08 PMi have a Walther 3x9x56 scope is suitable for the HW77K spring
Tarek karawya
04 Apr 2014 at 02:11 PMWhen u pull the trigger u have an audio sense that there is little power; but the rabbit thought otherwise 40 yards out. This is a very nice 22 cal. air rifle. If u live in a neighborhood then this is for u. In order to save on the hidden start up cost (need a pump) I wanted a spring piston but realize after some thought and days of research what do I do with a loaded chamber in the woods after the rabbit ducks out on me. U cant discharge it in fear of scaring other pest away, and to walk around with the spring compressed wears out the spring. So next up came the nitro piston, the reviews state it is loud and the one I wanted required 50lbs to cock it and high report. There are other PCP out there, Only one from what I read is cheaper and quieter, but; when u read the some of the reviews u read of the gun not liking ammo, or it is broke. My gun was shipped already sited in because I bought the scope - hawk 4x12 ao with high mounts at the same time. U can save money on the scope since there is no recoil, any scope u put on will not break or move. I did not site in my gun, that rabbit wandered into my yard only before I shot my first 5 pellets at birds and soda cans which seem to jump (the birds) just as I pull the trigger! I like the trigger, the weight, the design except for the safety for there is no button to push. That was stupid who ever approved that. Pumping it gets hard at the end (180-200) I would get the 4 stage, but I can live with my 3 stage pump.
kevin horonzy
16 Jul 2013 at 04:22 AMHi Len,
If you contact Weihrauch at http://www.weihrauch-sport.de I'm sure they'll be able to give you a date when your rifle was made.
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31 Jan 2013 at 09:00 AMhow can i find out the age of my air gun
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31 Jan 2013 at 08:43 AM