I am looking for accuracy from 10 to 20 meters, not excessive power.
Quote from: GaryG on January 03, 2021, 08:53:47 PMI am looking for accuracy from 10 to 20 meters, not excessive power. For maximum accuracy, you do not want a recoiling rifle, which the R9 is. I suggest a used tier-1 precision match rifle or for sportster, a Crosman Challenger 2009 (note, NOT the original Challenger), or an Air Arms T200.For precision rifles, the trick is finding one that meets your $800 budget. They are available, but you have to shop well. You want a SSP, CO2, or CA/PCP rifle. Watch the sale section of the TargetTalk.org forum. The FWB-300 will fit the budget, but if you really want accuracy, it won't compare to the SSP, CO2 or CA/PCP match rifles.
Quote from: ac12 on January 04, 2021, 01:04:47 AMQuote from: GaryG on January 03, 2021, 08:53:47 PMI am looking for accuracy from 10 to 20 meters, not excessive power. For maximum accuracy, you do not want a recoiling rifle, which the R9 is. I suggest a used tier-1 precision match rifle or for sportster, a Crosman Challenger 2009 (note, NOT the original Challenger), or an Air Arms T200.For precision rifles, the trick is finding one that meets your $800 budget. They are available, but you have to shop well. You want a SSP, CO2, or CA/PCP rifle. Watch the sale section of the TargetTalk.org forum. The FWB-300 will fit the budget, but if you really want accuracy, it won't compare to the SSP, CO2 or CA/PCP match rifles.I agree with this. My suggestion for the 300 was mainly because of the lack of supporting equipment needed and the lack of maintenance. The SSP still covers this.
Is there much difference between the FWB-300 and FWB-300S?
Quote from: GaryG on January 13, 2021, 08:17:49 PMIs there much difference between the FWB-300 and FWB-300S?It has been too long.I do not remember what the differences are.As @WildCJ5 said there was a stock change when the international rules changed.One of the stock changes was the pistol grip cap. It used to be flared, but the flaring was removed after the rule change.SWAG here. The 300 might be pre rule change, and the 300S post rule change.
Quote from: ac12 on January 14, 2021, 02:08:42 AMQuote from: GaryG on January 13, 2021, 08:17:49 PMIs there much difference between the FWB-300 and FWB-300S?It has been too long.I do not remember what the differences are.As @WildCJ5 said there was a stock change when the international rules changed.One of the stock changes was the pistol grip cap. It used to be flared, but the flaring was removed after the rule change.SWAG here. The 300 might be pre rule change, and the 300S post rule change.One of my grip caps looks like the flare was removed by a beaver.
I ended up with a FWB 300S. I played around with the sights that come on it and had good success.Then I mounted an old Tasco 6X32 and WOW.......what a rifle!