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Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar...

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:23 am
by x-ring
I had the opportunity to shoot a FWB 300s for a few hours this weekend at 10 meters. Absolutely loved the repeated one hole accuracy (I was shooting off a bench). Started looking around for one of these and it seems they are fairly popular and all I have come across were sold. Since I am not very familiar with all the different brands out there... what are some other options that have the same match accuracy for a similar price. I am just getting my feet wet with 10 meter and am not ready to put up $2500+ for a match rifle. Want to keep it simple without stepping into the CO2 or PCP realm at this time. I apologize if this question has been asked before... I have searched on this forum but don't really know what I am looking for. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Jon

Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:42 am
by Rover
Find a Walther LGR. They creamed the FWB in actual competition. They are also cheap and easy to repair (a few O-rings).

Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:13 am
by x-ring
Rover wrote:Find a Walther LGR. They creamed the FWB in actual competition. They are also cheap and easy to repair (a few O-rings).
Thank you! Looking into them now. :)

Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 5:02 pm
by Joe58
Look for user name Jim E. He deals a lot of really nice older airguns. I think he’s out of the country on a buying trip currently.

Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 2:43 pm
by TenMetrePeter
FWB 300S are much easier to cock than Walther LGR if you are much younger or much older shooter. LGR are easily repaired yes but 300S rarely need repairing anyway. You also never need to worry about taking time with a shot where LGR will always lose a little pressure as minutes pass by.

Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 4:05 pm
by Rover
"LGR will always lose a little pressure as minutes pass by."

Maybe it could use one of those cheap O-rings.

Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:57 am
by trboat
If you feel like going a bit more nostalgic, I have one of the pre (S) 300’s- fine rifle and also one hole groups all day long.
Mine is not for sale but I can recommend it if you come across one.

Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:30 am
by 10M_Stan
I can recommend (I'm sure like many others) JimE for a good used 10 meter target airgun. Mine is a FWB 300 that was purchased because it was what I used back in my college shooting days (i.e. bought for sentimental reasons in 2008). It's a fine shooting 10 meter air rifle and some day I may shoot it more. Personally, I would be inclined to investigate (research) any newer 10 M air rifles since some have a short production life due to advances (or trends) in air rifle technology.

Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:31 am
by Tony C.
Another option would be the FWB 601, a SSP single stroke pneumatic, not expensive, parts are still available, easy to maintain and repair, better yet the sight didn't move when the gun is fired, when I switch from FWB 300 to the 601 way back when, my score jump 10 points.

Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:34 pm
by Rover
See my bud Russ. He'll take good care of you.

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Re: Affordable 10 meter match air rifles FWB 300s or similar

Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:53 am
by Gwelo
I have a nice LGR if you are still looking.
Sent you a PM.