Air rifle Weihrauch HW 97K Blackline

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Not so long ago, we drew attention to one interesting trend: the world's leading manufacturers of mass-produced pneumatics began to introduce extremely budget (by their standards) models into their lines.

"Diana 250" - a new German budget magnum

Product lines continue to change. A number of models with an under-barrel platoon have gone into oblivion, the line of PCP rifles has been dramatically updated, and models with a very budgetary, clearly not German :)) price have appeared. In the latter case we are talking about the “Diana Stormrider” worth 230 € (pictured):

This trend has continued in the niche of classic spring-piston magnums (compressor 25x100 mm, muzzle energy of about 20 joules).

So, until recently, there were the long-familiar 31/34 series with coiled mainsprings and the 340 N-TEC line with pre-installed proprietary gas springs. The price, depending on the version, is from 350 to 700 (!) dollars for the “340 N-TEC Luxus Pro Compact”.

And so, by analogy with the budget PCP rifle “Stormrider”, the Dianovtsy brought to the market the spring-piston magnum “Two-Fifty” (pictured), which in the USA under the name “ Diana 250 ” costs 199.99 USD.

How did they do it? Take a close look at the photo - we think that more or less experienced colleagues, not to mention the owners of pneumatics from Crosman, will immediately notice the generic features of the products of this American company.

The stock of the 250 Diana is virtually indistinguishable from that of the Benjamin Trail or Titan. The Germans themselves made a modest note in the catalog “Designed in Germany”. Simply put, the rifle is most likely manufactured in China; it is likely that the order was placed directly at the Crosman production there. Hence the price.

However, Diana 250 does not seem to be another clone of the Spanish Gamo. Rather, it is based on a classic German design with a central piston hook and a coil spring. Alas, we have not yet been able to find any reviews from real owners, nor technical foreign video reviews, except for one purely “species” one with shooting at a target.

Budget "Weirauch"? The trend, however...

So, the German Dianawerk GmbH & Co. KG” in the PPP niche this became “Diana 250”, and in the segment of PCP rifles - “Stormrider”. It seems that the turn of her fellow countryman has come. In addition to the long-known and extremely popular, including in the main market - the USA, the "HW 100" series, the "Weihrauch HW 110" model has been added. Here she is, in the photo.

In terms of basic performance characteristics, there are no special differences from the “hundreds”: the operating pressure, declared speed and muzzle energy are the same. However, the budget nature of the design itself cannot help but be striking.

Plastic receiver (compare with the right fragment), plastic “rail”. In general, not only Izhevsk residents at one time followed a similar path with the MP-60/61. And the stock itself looks noticeably more budget-friendly than that of its only “polymer” older brother, the HW 100 T Synthetikschaft.

It’s too early to talk about the operating features of the 110th “Weirauch” - not a single domestic review could be found. Overseas videos, as usual, are dedicated to shootings and other purely user-generated moments. Let's wait until the new product appears on the Russian market, and then our handy and big-headed colleagues will take it apart piece by piece.

So, who else is left out of the “reduction of prices” among the competitors of “Diana” and “Vayraukha”? Perhaps only the British Air Arms. Let's follow the course of events...

"Fortitude" can now be adjusted: new PCP rifle "Benjamin Fortitude Generation 2"

Just yesterday, our article “Where Crosman Pneumatics Are Made” was updated with a chapter about the changes at Crosman Corporation, which has now become Velocity Outdoor. And the consequences were not long in coming - information about the “Velocity Outdoor Fortitude” model was discovered on the Internet.

Everything turned out to be much simpler - we are talking about the 2nd generation of Crosman’s PCP rifle “Benjamin Fortitude”. And the first generation was released last fall, but the manufacturer considered it necessary to modernize it. This is a little reminiscent of the situation with the German ultra-budget “Diana Stormrider Generation II” described above. On which, instead of the muzzle, which is typical for most products of this company, a full-fledged sound moderator is now installed, and the trigger mechanism has become adjustable.

“ Benjamin Fortitude Generation 2 PCP ” (this is the official name), presented at SHOT Show 2020, was also modernized in full accordance with the “wishes of the workers” :)). The first generation had two main drawbacks - a very heavy trigger and about the same “bolt bolt”. They were eliminated by the manufacturer: the force on the trigger was reduced by 20%, and when cocked - by 34.

But unlike the case with the Diana Stormrider, the manufacturer did not limit itself to eliminating the shortcomings, adding to the Fortitude Gen 2 design the ability to change the “power” and number of shots. The spring preload regulator can be set using a special key in 6 positions - with speed indicators from 600 to 800 fps (in .22 caliber) and by the number of shots from 200 to 60.

At the same time, the appearance, and most importantly, the fairly budget price, have not changed. It is interesting that domestic airgunners did not even have time to evaluate the first generation of “Courage” (Fortitude - fortitude, fortitude, etc.), which did not reach Russian stores, and will begin their acquaintance with the model immediately from the second. Maybe it's for the better.

PS By the way, for that matter, another manufacturer of pneumatics in the middle price segment, the Spanish “Gamo,” has a budget version (pictured above) of the most expensive model in the line of spring-piston rifles—the legendary supermagnum Hunter 1250.

Read more about it in the chapter “Gamo G-MAGNUM 1250” and “Gamo Hunter 1250” - differences and features.”

Air rifle Weihrauch HW 97K

Description of the WEIHRAUCH HW 97K air rifle

Caliber 4.5 mm., is one of the best rifles in its class, a rather rare model in Russia. The assembly of the rifle is of the highest quality, every detail is turned on the machines of our own factory, the production of mechanisms is entrusted only to the craftsmen of this company. A beautiful and comfortable handmade beech stock, also made in the Weihrauch workshop.

This model was created specifically for the Field Target discipline; it is assumed that shooting will be carried out together with an optical sight; the weapon does not have open sighting parts. Therefore, when buying a rifle, do not forget about high-quality optics or a collimator sight; the rifle has a classic “dovetail” mount for sights

While disassembling the rifle, we discovered that there was not a single plastic part in it, except for the cuff, by the way, it was also not plastic, but made of some strong but pliable material, that’s what Germany means!

Thanks to the rubber grooved back, resting the butt against your shoulder is much more convenient than in other rifles in this class that are not equipped with a built-in back.

Like all rifles brought to Russia for which a license is not required upon purchase, there is an “F” designation, meaning that the rifle is weakened. To make the WEIHRAUCH HW 97K powerful again, it is enough to replace the spring installed for Russia with the original Weihrauch one, which the German developers carefully put in the box.

When installing the original spring, Weyrauch is capable of firing a bullet at a speed of 290 meters per second. It is very likely that this indicator can be significantly improved. But since the rifle is not very popular in Russia, we have not yet heard anything about such craftsmen.

The under-barrel cocking lever is comfortable and you will not experience any difficulties during cocking.

Special praise for the accuracy of this rifle, the German manufacturers indicated that it was for precision shooting and made the rifle so that it would shoot accurately. From 35 meters the spread of bullets was no more than 1 centimeter. When firing, the recoil is minimal and practically unnoticeable. Therefore, you can put even the most capricious optical sights on this Weyrauch without fear. When testing the rifle, there was an ordinary Leapers optical sight. Optical sights from this company can be said to have already become the most popular in Moscow. And most people use them when shooting air guns. To install such an optical sight on a Weyrauch rifle, you need to buy a dovetail monoblock bracket with rings of the required diameter for the sight tube.

Weihrauch air rifles will fully meet your expectations!

In our store you can buy a Weihrauch HW 97K air rifle at a low price.

Don’t forget to buy an optical sight for your rifle; our consultants will be happy to help you choose a bracket to install the sight on your rifle.

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