Weihrauch air rifles are engineered and manufactured in Germany in accordance with the latest sporting arms technology. With decades of experience and a strive for perfection and innovation, Weihrauch is able to deliver top quality, for maximum performance and a long service life.
The Weihrauch HW98 is a very well-balanced, easy and smooth cocking air rifle. It is equipped with the proven and world famous "Rekord" trigger. This break barrel air rifle comes with a heavy barrel sleeve and a special wooden universal stock with a long forearm and checkering on the pistolgrip and forearm. The buttplate and the cheekpiece are individually adjustable. The HW98 doesn't have sight and is especially designed for rifle scope shooting.
Fit and finish is perfect. Love the bull barrel and the new stock design. My first purchase from Krale (I’m in USA) and gun arrived in 4 business days - amazing!
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The best choice
Review byPavels
Very briefly: it is quality. Perfect construction, the speed exceeds all expectations and it's constant. When you pick it up, you understand that Gamo, Hatsan, Crossman and others are completely different. I loved it. from the first minute of use. If you try, you will understand. This is all.
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I love my HW98.
Review byDennis
The HW 98 is my first Weihrauch product. It is a beauty and very high quality that one would expect from a German made product. I shoot only targets and only 100 yards and at first, it was pretty good accuracy but not stellar. A little noisy and pretty good recoil. Accuracy was not as good as my RWS 54.
Then I got the Vortek PG4 tune kit and never having tuned one before, I just followed the instructions and WOW, what a wonderful improvement. I really love the clean and pleasant thump it makes now, and the accuracy is unbelievable. As good as Weihrauch is, it is still a great improvement to get the Vortek tune kit for it, since the tune kit is what brings out its full potential. On a calm day, it is not hard to pick off the 2 inch diameter spinners at 100yds. I am very glad I went with Weihrauch and I am equally glad I purchased from Krale, and I am glad I put in the Vortek tune kit. One last thing, I am not a great marksman and I shoot only from bags as my own skills would only detract from the potential of the HW98.
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It Desires A+
Review bySD_Ben
Packing: the package was packed securely with bubble wrapping several times all the way around the original box, and it seated inside a big box.
Shipping: It was fast and secured via UPS without any damage.
Rifle: I took it out of the box, it is intact, there are not any signs of handling marks. I test fired without any pre-cleaning, excellent.
Krale: Krale website offers the lowest price air rifles.
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Accurate shooter with superior finish quality.
Review bySteve
This is my 5th Weihrach springer. Like the others, it is very accurate and a pleasure to shoot. It is in .177 caliber and now has about 300 shots through it. I just chronographed the H&N FTT 8.64 gr pellet and averaged 856 fps (261 mps) for 10 shots.
Cocking effort I would describe as moderate, about the same as my HW 95 but more than the HW30. There is a small amount of vibration in the firing cycle, but I expect this to smooth after more firing. The finish quality of the wood and metal is outstanding. Even though the stock is beech, I believe, the stain makes it resemble walnut.
The stippling on the grip and forearm is very helpful for offhand shooting, which is how I shoot exclusively. The rifle arrived to west coast USA in perfect condition. There is not a single blemish of even the smallest size. My only complaint is that the thread protector screwed onto the muzzle works loose and must be tightened occasionally. Overall, I am very pleased.
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Great rifle.
Review byIlkka
The HW98 is beautifully finished, shoots better than my HW90 and is almost on par with the HW77. All my rifles are .177. For a break barrel, the HW98 is unbelievably accurate, consistent and a joy to shoot with. Of the trio mentioned it is my current favourite. This is not a result of looks alone. I especially like the adjustable cheek piece.
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Fast shipping.
Review byRay Porter
i ordered mid-day Wednesday and received my rifle in perfect condition in Texas, USA forty seven hours later. Krale is the best!
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My new favorite springer.
Review byDan
I've wanted an HW 98 for a long time, finally ordered one from Krale and I am impressed. I've owned several R1's, R10's, an RX1 and the HW98 feels 'just right' in size, weight and recoil for its power. I have the .177 and it is shooting H&N FTT at 885 FPS and JSB Exact Heavies at 830 FPS for 15-15.8 FP. Barrel sleeve is nice in weight - the rifle balances right at the forend - and pleasant to grip when cocking. The stippling not only looks great, it is grippier than checkering. The only thing I could have wished for is a .20 caliber option. Thanks to Krale for making the purchase so easy.
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Super Accurate & Beautiful, Weihrauch HW 98!
Review byCharles
This gun is a beauty! I've had the HW 95 and HW 97, but this is my favorite so far. Stock with stipling on the pistol grip and forearm, is a target shooter's dream. The adjustable cheek rest and butt plate are much welcomed features for any serious target shooter (no need for a custom aftermarket stock! May be my most accurate rifle to date. Shot cycle is smooth and easy to handle. I'm all about accuracy, but I have to say, this is one sweet looking rifle. I also want to point out that Krale has great customer service and shipping. I received my rifle in about 4 days here in the states. Thanks again Krale, my go-to store for match grade air rifles and accessories.
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Excellent fit and finish. Adjustable cheek rest and butt pad. Extremely accurate. Points beautifully.
Cons:
Maybe the weight for those wanting a lightweight gun.
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Another Weihrauch Masterpiece
Review byBrad K.
I'm a big fan of Weihrauch air rifles, and I think the HW98 is the best one that I've owned to date. I purchased it for use at the range with the intent of working on my form. I use it for off-hand, kneeling, sitting, and prone position shooting, and it excels at each. It also shoots great off of a bag. In my opinion, the HW98 strikes the perfect balance between field and target: you can use it for hunting or you can use it for target shooting. It does both well. As for the stock, I have never had a gun with one that adjusts, and I am already hooked. I am 76 inches (193 centimeters), so most stocks are too small for me. I can compensate by adjusting my hold; however, with the HW98, I don't have to do so. The stock is adjusted so that it fits me like a glove. I am really enjoying this rifle. I highly recommend it and Krale.
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High quality materials and workmanship; beautiful weight and balance; amazingly accurate; easy to cycle; good looking; adjustable stock.
Cons:
At 8.4 pounds (3800 grams), I like the weight of this rifle, but some might feel that it is too heavy.
