Weihrauch .17 hmr

[Big_Rider 0]

Hi all.

 

I have just purchased a Weihrauch .17 hmr as per title. I love it already!!! However upon purchasing, I was informed by the sales rep that it had a 5 shot mag. Also the article (http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/guns/rifles/368390/Weihrauch_HW60J_17HMR_rifle_review.html) said that it had a 5 shot mag. I can only manage to use it as a four shot mag. Not a massive problem I know, just a little annoying! Does anyone know if they produce a larger mag?

 

Cheers

[roughshoot 0]

Hi,

Weihrauch dont produce a larger mag for the .17hmr, this is mainly to do with the rounds dimensions and problems with the feed if the mag was any longer. they do an 8 shot for the .22lr though.

If you try and force 5 rounds in too many times it will weaken the mags spring.

You can only fit 4 rounds in the mag on the .17hmr, the only way to get 5 shots is to replace the empty mag with a full one when the last round is chambered, this is the only way to get 5 shot capacity.

Spare mags are available, but you'll be paying around £45.

Hope this was some use to you.

out of inrest what mod is that you've fitted?

[Big_Rider 0]

Cheers for the help buddy.

Its a SAK. The barrel looks so short because its only 14".

I figured at the range I plan on shooting it was sufficient. Nice and manoeuvrable.

Edited January 22, 2010 by Big_Rider

[roughshoot 0]

Cheers for the help buddy.

It’s a SAK. The barrel looks so short because it’s only 14".

I figured at the range I plan on shooting it was sufficient. Nice and manoeuvrable.

 

No worries!

I thought it looked short, HW normally supply them in 18" did you get it supplied at 14 or shortened?

[Big_Rider 0]

I had it supplied at 14".