Weihrauch HW98 Beech Adjustable Break Barrel Air Rifle
The Weihrauch HW98 Beech Adjustable Break Barrel Air Rifle combines classic spring-powered performance with a highly refined, scope-friendly design. Its adjustable cheek piece and adjustable rubber butt pad allow the rifle to be tailored for a comfortable, consistent shooting position, while the heavy barrel shroud improves stability and helps tame spring recoil. Finished with an ambidextrous beechwood sporter stock and fitted with Weihrauch’s renowned 2-stage Match Rekord trigger, the HW98 delivers excellent control, precision and shooting confidence.
The Weihrauch HW98 Beech Adjustable Break Barrel Air Rifle is a premium spring-powered air rifle designed for shooters who want traditional break barrel simplicity with a more refined, target-focused feel. Built around a striking beechwood sporter stock, the HW98 stands out as one of Weihrauch’s most technically advanced spring rifles, offering excellent balance, stability and precision.
What makes the HW98 unique within the Weihrauch spring gun range is its fully adjustable stock system. The adjustable cheek piece is ideal for scope use, allowing you to achieve a consistent head position, while the adjustable rubber butt pad helps tailor the rifle to your shoulder for improved comfort and control. This makes the rifle feel properly fitted rather than one-size-fits-all.
The substantial 3.8kg build and heavy barrel shroud give the HW98 a steady, planted feel on aim while helping to reduce the effect of spring piston recoil. At the heart of the rifle is Weihrauch’s renowned 2-stage Match Rekord trigger, offering a crisp, adjustable shot release that can be tuned to suit your preference.
Available in .177 and .22 calibre, with single pellet loading, an automatic safety, and an ambidextrous beechwood stock, the Weihrauch HW98 is a superb choice for shooters looking for a high-quality break barrel rifle with excellent adjustability, scope-friendly ergonomics and classic Weihrauch engineering.
- Manufacturer Weihrauch
- Model HW98 Beech Adjustable Break Barrel Air Rifle
- Charge Type Spring Piston
- Action Break Barrel
- Loading Mechanism Single Pellet Loading
- Trigger 2-Stage Match Rekord Trigger
- Calibre Options .177 / .22
- Stock Sporter Beechwood
- Ambidextrous Yes
- Overall Weight 3.8kg
- Overall Length 110cm
- Barrel Length 41cm
- Safety Automatic
- Sights N/A
- Silencer N/A
- Premium beechwood sporter stock with a striking, traditional finish
- Fully adjustable stock design for a more personalised shooting fit
- Adjustable height cheek piece designed to improve head position when using a scope
- Adjustable rubber butt pad for improved shoulder comfort and rifle control
- Scope-friendly ergonomics, making it easier to achieve a consistent sight picture
- Heavy barrel shroud to help steady the rifle on aim
- Shrouded barrel design helps reduce the felt effect of spring piston recoil
- Fitted with Weihrauch’s renowned 2-stage Match Rekord trigger
- Trigger can be adjusted to suit individual shooter preference
- Single pellet loading for a traditional, precise shooting experience
- Spring piston break barrel action with no need for external charging equipment
- Ambidextrous stock suitable for both left and right-handed shooters
- Automatic safety for added reassurance during handling
- Built with Weihrauch’s well-known focus on quality, reliability and shooting performance
- Weihrauch HW98 Beech Adjustable Break Barrel Air Rifle
Is the Weihrauch HW98 suitable for scope use?
Yes, the HW98 is very well suited to scope use. It features an adjustable height cheek piece, allowing you to get a better head position and more consistent eye alignment when shooting with a scope.
What makes the HW98 different from other Weihrauch spring rifles?
The HW98 is the only spring rifle in the Weihrauch range to feature an adjustable stock, including an adjustable cheek piece and adjustable rubber butt pad. This gives it a more custom-fit feel compared to more traditional fixed-stock models.
Is the Weihrauch HW98 good for target shooting?
Yes, the HW98 is an excellent choice for target shooting thanks to its stable feel, substantial weight, adjustable stock and precise 2-stage Match Rekord trigger.
Can the HW98 be used by left-handed shooters?
Yes, the HW98 has an ambidextrous beechwood stock, making it suitable for both left and right-handed shooters.
Is the Weihrauch HW98 easy to load?
Yes, it uses a simple single pellet break barrel loading system, making it straightforward and reliable to operate.
Does the HW98 have open sights?
No, the HW98 does not come with open sights. It is designed to be used with a scope.
What calibres is the Weihrauch HW98 available in?
The HW98 is available in .177 and .22 calibre, giving shooters a choice depending on their preferred use.
Does the HW98 have a safety catch?
Yes, the rifle is fitted with an automatic safety for added reassurance when handling and loading.
Is the HW98 a lightweight air rifle?
No, at 3.8kg the HW98 is a fairly substantial rifle. This extra weight helps make it steadier on aim and better controlled during the shot cycle.
Does the HW98 need a charging bottle or compressor?
No, the HW98 is a spring piston break barrel air rifle, so it does not require any external charging equipment.
- Weihrauch UK 1 year warranty through Official UK Importer Hull Cartridge Company. Weihrauch air guns have an unrivalled German build quality and will provide years of trusty service. How often your gun will need a service will depend largely on how often you use it, on average we would suggest around every 4 years.