Weihrauch HW 66

The History of Weihrauch

The company was founded in 1899 by Hermann Weihrauch the German town of Zella-Mehlis where many other notable gun producers such as Walther and Anschütz had their headquarters. They quickly gained a reputation for making great hunting guns and also air rifles.

In the 1950s, the same-named son of Hermann Weihrauch is establishing a reputation as a talented gun manufacturer. Hermann Weihrauch Junior introduced the Weihrauch HW35 in 1955. It is the company's biggest success and has been continuously produced to this day. All Weihrauch air rifles still come with the "Rekord" two-stage sporting trigger, which is still available in its initial form.

The owner of Weihrauch had a close connection with the owners of Beeman Precision Airguns, which led to a collaboration and production of their rifle Beeman R1 or Weihrauch HW80, which became the best-selling sporting air rifle. The sudden passing of Hans Weihrauch, Sr. on April 3, 1990, tempered the immense optimism of that phase of the company's expansion. Stefan and Hans-Hermann, along with Christel, his wife, took control of the business.

Weihrauch HW 66 Rifle Review

Weihrauch HW 66 is one of Weihrauch's small bore repeaters with the same technical details as the Weihrauch HW 60. The difference lies in a different barrel and the lack of open sights in this model. The newest version of this rifle is the Product version or simply HW 60 P. Its action features a robust bolt with a red cocking indicator on its back. Numerous airguns and traditional rifles have been equipped with the Rekord trigger, which was always regarded as being ahead of its time. This rifle is no exception.

A screw that is situated right beneath the trigger itself allows the user to quickly modify it to their liking. The safety catch is in form of a sliding lever located behind the bolt handle that operates quietly. The typical capacity is five cartridges, while an eight-shot variant is obtainable. Behind the magazine, a release catch secures it firmly in place while facilitating easy withdrawal. Apart from the .222 Rem. this rifle uses rimmed ammunition, the most common one being the .22 LR.

Weihrauch HW 66 comes with an 11 mm dovetail and four tapped holes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface. The rifle's barrel is 560 mm (22-inches) long, while its overall length is 1040 - 1045 mm (40.9-inches to 41.1-inches).

Weihrauch HW 66, chambered for .22 LR

Figure 1: Weihrauch HW 66, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://aussiehunter.org/weihrauch-hw-66-production-rifle/)

Weihrauch HW 66 Calibers

Weihrauch HW 66 is chambered for the following calibers:

.17 Mach 2 *
.17 HMR
.17 Hornet
.22 LR
.22 Win. Mag. R. F. **
.22 Hornet
.222 Rem.

* only in the Jagd-Match version

** only in the Production version

Weihrauch HW 66 Variants

Weihrauch HW 66 is available in the following variants:

JM (Jagd-Match)
P (Production)

Weihrauch HW 66 receiver, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/rifle/weihrauch-hw66-rimfire)

Figure 2: Weihrauch HW 66 receiver, chambered for .22 LR (Source: https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/rifle/weihrauch-hw66-rimfire)

Weihrauch HW 66

A: 12.7 mm

B: 87 mm

C: 12.7 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: M3,5

R1: 11/60°

R2: 11/60°

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Weihrauch HW 66

Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Weihrauch HW 66

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, the mounting surfaces of these rifles must match in all dimensions. The following rifles are interchangeable:

All rifles with a rounded 11 mm dovetail rail

Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Weihrauch HW 66

For two-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. The following rifles are interchangeable:

All rifles with a rounded 11 mm dovetail rail

Best Scope Mounts for Weihrauch HW 66

Fixed Scope Mounts for Weihrauch HW 66

We recommend BKL Dovetail Rings due to their balance of affordability and quality. They are made of aluminum and come with a two-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Weihrauch HW 66

If you plan on using different scopes on your rifle, this EAW pivot mount is easy to detach and stays on point when reattached without the need for zeroing. It is made of steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

Picatinny Rails for Weihrauch HW 66

If you wish to install a Picatinny rail on top of the dovetail rail, this is the best affordable choice by the Italian manufacturer. It is made of steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

Help us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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