Heym factory visit?

[Kevin Peacocke]

Has anyone per chance visited the Heym factory in Germany? Is it worth a visit? I am particularly interested in their CNC machining to see how they achieve what they do.

 

[Foxi]

They allow plant tours every once in a while.I would go with you.
Everyone I talked to was excited about the insight into this great company.
Foxi

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

They allow plant tours every once in a while.I would go with you.
Everyone I talked to was excited about the insight into this great company.
Foxi

Sounds good. I will ask them when.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Sounds good. I will ask them when.

Kevin, I'd love to go .. I'll 2nd it.

 

[JvW]

I've been there, yes. It helps to know the boss...

Whether they will let you take a peek at everything is debatable, though. Some work is done by contractors off-site, such as engraving and some of the finishing.

Gleichamberg is in the old East-Germany. Getting there from Frankfurt is a solid 2-hour drive and accommodation in town is rather limited as well.

 

[Anbessa Gedai]

I attended/competed in "The Heym Challenge" in 2013. The whole experience which included a factory tour was EXCELLENT. I flew into the Frankfurt International Airport and traveled by train to a village not far from the factory. I took a train right from the airport, and had one
connection / change of trains enroute. Stayed at a small Gasthaus in a small village not far from the factory. I don't recall right offhand the name town where I changed trains, or the name of the village where I stayed, but getting there by train was quite enjoyable. I'd travel by that method again if I were to go again. If you secure an invite from Heym to visit, I'm sure they could provide all the necessary transport recommendations.

 

[homeless]

I would like visit too

 

[VertigoBE]

Perhaps Heym could organise a visit for those AH members that are interested.

I passed by H&H, Purdey and William Evans the last two days, would like to add Heym as well.

 

[homeless]

A single shot in 7x65R would be nice

 

[homeless]

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[KJE81]

A single shot in 7x65R would be nice

I dont think Heym makes singleshots, at least there are none in the catalogue.

 

[homeless]

I dont think Heym makes singleshots, at least there are none in the catalogue.

No, it's a pity!!!!!!

 

[Whit]

Sounds good. I will ask them when.

Recommend anyone who can go, go. Heym consistently offers discounts to hunters who tour (at least, they do to the Americans working for the US government who have German hunting licenses).

 

[Foxi]

This weekend is the famous IWA in Germany, is the BEST in Europa

Tickets | IWA OutdoorClassics

Secure your ticket now for participation in IWA OutdoorClassics, the trade fair for themes such as hunting guns, shooting sports, outdoor and security!

www.iwa.info

IWA is unfortunately only open to trade visitors

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

When you get there be sure to ask "why they do not make a owners manual for the "89b".

Lon

 

[David Scott]

I dont think Heym makes singleshots, at least there are none in the catalogue.

They used to make a single shot break-action (kipplauf) rifle - the Model 44B. I bought a brand new one just over 20 years ago, but I'm unsure when or why they ceased making them. A shame as they are extremely nice rifles. Mine is in 7x57.

 

[homeless]

Recommend anyone who can go, go. Heym consistently offers discounts to hunters who tour (at least, they do to the Americans working for the US government who have German hunting licenses).

And to those who already have a double from before???

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I've been there, yes. It helps to know the boss...

Whether they will let you take a peek at everything is debatable, though. Some work is done by contractors off-site, such as engraving and some of the finishing.

Gleichamberg is in the old East-Germany. Getting there from Frankfurt is a solid 2-hour drive and accommodation in town is rather limited as well.

Thanks for sharing JvW. Did they let you see the action machining?

Perhaps Heym could organise a visit for those AH members that are interested.

I passed by H&H, Purdey and William Evans the last two days, would like to add Heym as well.

Great idea, maybe we rope in @Chris Sells to help secure an invite.

 

[perttime]

I dont think Heym makes singleshots, at least there are none in the catalogue.

Perhaps a Krieghoff or Prinz will do if you want a Kipplauf.

 

[WAB]

Perhaps a Krieghoff or Prinz will do if you want a Kipplauf.

I can’t imagine improving on the blaser k95!