Weihrauch HW100
Hermann Weihrauch Revolver- und Waffenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG · Rifle · In Production · 2006
Also known as: HW 100, HW100 S, HW100 T
Overview
The Weihrauch HW100 is a German pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle introduced in 2006. It uses a smooth side-lever cocking action to feed a 14-shot rotary magazine and is built around a removable, quick-fill air cylinder and a Lothar Walther match-grade barrel. Fitted with a fully adjustable two-stage match trigger, it is offered in .177, .22, and .20 calibres and in sporter, thumbhole, carbine, and bullpup stock configurations. Highly regarded for its consistency and accuracy, the HW100 is widely used for hunting, pest control, and field target competition.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3480 g (122.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1060 mm (41.73") |
| Barrel Length | 410 mm (16.14") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 4 N (0.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 14 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 250 m/s (820 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 16 J (12 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Air (5.5mm) · primary — also known as .22 pellet, 5.5mm, 5.6mm air
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Automatic Safety
- Features: Side Lever Cocking, 14 Shot Rotary Magazine, Lothar Walther Match Barrel, Regulated Air Cylinder, Quick Fill Probe, Adjustable Two Stage Match Trigger, Removable Air Cylinder, 11mm Dovetail And Weaver Rail
Variants
- Weihrauch HW100 S - Sporter
- Weihrauch HW100 T - Thumbhole
- Weihrauch HW100 KS - Carbine
- Weihrauch HW100 BP - Bullpup
Production
Production years: 2006-present
Continuously offered in sporter, thumbhole, carbine, and bullpup configurations across .177, .20, and .22 calibres
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
Sold in sub-12 ft-lb UK-legal form and in higher-power FAC/export versions (the HW100T reaching around 30 joules). A 200-bar fill of the removable cylinder yields roughly 40-plus full-power shots, or many more at sub-12 ft-lb.
Background
Hermann Weihrauch Sport of Mellrichstadt, Germany, founded in 1899, is best known for its spring-piston air rifles; the HW100 marked the company's flagship entry into the pre-charged pneumatic market and quickly earned a reputation as one of the most refined and accurate sporting PCPs available.