I remember back when the RWS 34 would set you back just around $230. I’m sure there are some older airgunners that can remember it being even less, but that’s about when I came into the sport. A few years ago, as things always do, prices went up and now an RWS and scope will set you back well over $350. There’s been a big void in the market for a really high quality, preferably European, breakbarrel airgun.
Our wait may be over!
I’m currently in Fort Smith Arkansas, working with Umarex USA and the TV show American Airgunner. One of the products they are hoping to highlight is their new Walther Terrus . This may be the airgun that I’ve been waiting for. Currently $230 and $250 depending on your stock preference (synthetic / wood), the Walther Terrus is made in Germany and comes in .177 and .22 calibers.
Walther Terrus SyntheticBuilt for accuracy and smooth shooting, not power
There is a big difference between European airguns and guns imported primarily for the US market. Airgunners here in the US, especially those new to the sport, tend to look for the “fastest” airgun on the shelf. Companies specifically market their guns this way, leveraging the belief that faster equals more power which equals better accuracy. I know this because I had the same opinion when I first started. Because of this, certain manufacturers and retailers push for more and more power, sacrificing ease of shooting and accuracy. This is not the case with most European Airguns that are built to a 12 foot pound limit. For these guns to be effective for hunting, they need to be extremely accurate. For a spring gun to be extremely accurate, it needs to be very easy to shoot. This only happens when the right engineering and manufacturing lines up to create a well-built airgun.
My first looks at the new Walther Terrus
I’ve spent some time with the Terrus and this really may be the gun that I’ve been waiting for. The price is certainly right. More importantly, the build quality is also right. There are two versions, wood and synthetic, each available in .177 and .22 calibers. I’m currently testing the wood stock version, which is surprisingly light and not bulky at all. Cocking the Terrus is very easy and extremely smooth. There’s little to no recoil when you squeeze the trigger and accuracy is wonderful.
Walther Terrus WoodWhen it comes to power, it’s right at 12 foot pounds pushing a 14.66 Field Target Trophy pellet around 608 FPS. While that doesn’t sound like much, it is more than enough for target practice and taking small game out to 35 to 40 yards. In fact, in my preliminary tests I’m getting groups out to almost 50 yards.
My Walther Terrus with Hawke Varmint Side Focus Scope on the Set of American Airgunner.
More to come
I believe the Walther Terrus will have a lot to offer airgunners both new to the sport and those old timers looking for an affordable, but very high quality airgun. Stay tuned, as I’ll have a lot more to share about this great airgun in the near future.
