While I'd love to have every example of almost every airgun made, and especially the 10M guns, it's not practical as I can only shoot so many. I've had nearly every type of airgun known to man. Some favorites were a custom AZ Walther LG300 (should have kept that one), Theoben MFR custom AZ (should have kept that one), AA 400 MFR (ditto), Numerous AA rifles including a 500 FT, and Anshutz 2001, etc . I loved them all, but my favorites were a number of FWB300s rifles I've had over the years. Well fast forward and my eyes started going south to the point that even scope shooting is difficult and I sold them all. Including the most prized "oldest FWB 150 known to exist", and quit shooting for a while. Then I decided to get back to shooting no matter how difficult it was, so I purchased a FWB 300s mini, and even though open sight were hard to see, I managed thru the distortion to shoot decent. Then cataract surgery with lens implants changed my whole world. I can now see like never before and open sights are a joy again. I ended up over the last few months buying FIVE FWB 300s minis, I just love those guns. They are dead nuts accurate, great triggers, easy to rebuild, great sights, easily scopable, so I have each set up a bit differently. One is a build I did with all Macari seals and springs, which is just a bit more power, and the rest are dual spring original builds. I have plans to redo the stocks on some that are in need and I have enough parts to keep them shooting for my lifetime, so I'm really enjoying shooting again. I don't need all the power in the world, though I would love to have a FT pcp but that's a search down the road for me. Right now I'm overdosing on 300's and lovin it.I need to take some better pics, as these are the ones from the ads I've bought. I actually bought the first four in just a few weeks, then a lull and I ended up running onto the fifth unexpectedly and my habit wouldn't let me turn it down.
Really nice, Brett! Awesome photo work, too!
Here are my two Deutsche Luftgewehre. First is a Weihrauch HW35 from my days in the US Army stationed in then W. Germany (BRD). It was purchased in 1987 and from serial number search, showed it was likely made that year. Gun is in Kal. 4.5mm built to meet the German limited power constraint of 7.5 joule. It was used mostly as an indoor practice gun due to its limited ability to kill critters. The other is a recent acquisition, RWS-54 (Diana Air King) in cal .177. A beast in contrast to the HW35.Sharing the info as an introduction to this forum to seek informed experiences to learn more on how to shoot, maintain, and improve performance on these fine rifles.I finally got a scope mounted on the Weihrauch. Next task is to seek a pathway to up its ability from a 10m target practice gun to be used as a hunting gun and FT rifle.BobTacoma, WA
Quote from: MOSOSODBOB on May 05, 2023, 01:46:52 AMHere are my two Deutsche Luftgewehre. First is a Weihrauch HW35 from my days in the US Army stationed in then W. Germany (BRD). It was purchased in 1987 and from serial number search, showed it was likely made that year. Gun is in Kal. 4.5mm built to meet the German limited power constraint of 7.5 joule. It was used mostly as an indoor practice gun due to its limited ability to kill critters. The other is a recent acquisition, RWS-54 (Diana Air King) in cal .177. A beast in contrast to the HW35.Sharing the info as an introduction to this forum to seek informed experiences to learn more on how to shoot, maintain, and improve performance on these fine rifles.I finally got a scope mounted on the Weihrauch. Next task is to seek a pathway to up its ability from a 10m target practice gun to be used as a hunting gun and FT rifle.BobTacoma, WAVery fine rifles Bob! Welcome to the forum 👊🏼I had a HW35 that was German spec limited to the 7.5 joule. I didn't have the same affection for the 35 that many others have so I ended up selling it another airgunner quite a few years ago. If I had kept it I planned on upping the power also. I never got that far so I can't help you there. I do see that we are neighbors. I am just east of you in Puyallup. Happy shooting! 💥🎯
Quote from: bReTt on May 05, 2023, 12:44:54 PMQuote from: MOSOSODBOB on May 05, 2023, 01:46:52 AMHere are my two Deutsche Luftgewehre. First is a Weihrauch HW35 from my days in the US Army stationed in then W. Germany (BRD). It was purchased in 1987 and from serial number search, showed it was likely made that year. Gun is in Kal. 4.5mm built to meet the German limited power constraint of 7.5 joule. It was used mostly as an indoor practice gun due to its limited ability to kill critters. The other is a recent acquisition, RWS-54 (Diana Air King) in cal .177. A beast in contrast to the HW35.Sharing the info as an introduction to this forum to seek informed experiences to learn more on how to shoot, maintain, and improve performance on these fine rifles.I finally got a scope mounted on the Weihrauch. Next task is to seek a pathway to up its ability from a 10m target practice gun to be used as a hunting gun and FT rifle.BobTacoma, WAVery fine rifles Bob! Welcome to the forum 👊🏼I had a HW35 that was German spec limited to the 7.5 joule. I didn't have the same affection for the 35 that many others have so I ended up selling it another airgunner quite a few years ago. If I had kept it I planned on upping the power also. I never got that far so I can't help you there. I do see that we are neighbors. I am just east of you in Puyallup. Happy shooting! 💥🎯Brett, fellow PNW shooter… I shoot HP and BE matches at Paul Bunyan… all the time… my home club is TRRC. Just getting into air guns and rimfire events at the club. Maybe will see you at one of our events, FT or BR.