RWS 350 t06 .22 or 34 t05 .177

[Ozzy]

Looking to get my first adult air gun.  I have my heart set on the RWS 350 with the t06 trigger.  But I am having a hard time justifying almost twice the price of a RWS 34.  I have read up a lot on both rifles, just can't decide.  I want a nice break barrel with iron sites that shoots 850+ fps.  Any suggestions or links would greatly be appreciated.  Thanks.

http://www.manventureoutpost.com/products/UMAREX-216%252d6160-RWS-Model-34-.177-Caliber.html

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/diana-rws-350-magnum-22-to6-trigger?m=2531

[Mark 611]

I personally think unless your gonna shoot the heavier pellets {10+gr}  you don't need a 350mag the 34 will do what you want it to do, the 350 mag's are very harsh recoiling guns which will hender your accuracy! and are not beginners guns! you need to work your way up to shooting one of these! just my 2ct

[thekid]

Seeing this is your first adult airgun, you should grab the 34 .177 or .22.. I have 3 RWS, 2 34's .177+.22 also I have a 350 .177.

I can tell you the 34's are way easier to shoot and the magnums take a lot of practice to shoot accurately, due to the fact they kick like a mule and are hold sensitive. Make your first experience a good one hold off on the magnums until your a little more familiar with SPRINGER'S.Rob

[JimL911]

Stick with the 34. Magnums are a handfull. Power is over rated. I have de tuned my .177 34 to 13 fpe and my Air Hawk to 10 and my 6 fpe 30S still seems to get shot more. A miss with 20 fpe is still a miss. The T-05 trigger is good and a simple spring change makes it even better.

[Ozzy]

Thanks for all the advice.  Now I need to decide which 34 to choose from.

[longislandhunter]

You made the right choice, the 34 is a much better rifle to start with.  It'll do everything you need it to.  I have the 34 panther and love it, but then again wood is nice too 

Jeff

[RedFeather]

I would go with the current 34 Classic.  Wood stock, buttpad, T06 trigger.  Just picked up a nice, used 34 T05 and, to me, the trigger is more than acceptable.  But they aren't that much less, if in good shape.  Might as well get the most for your money.  If you like synthetic stocks, the new ones have those, as well.

What was said about the 350 was very good advice.  When that gun came out it was probably the most sold, least used model on the used gun classifieds, and for a hundred bucks less than new.  Nothing wrong with it at all.  Just, being on the magnum springer top end, they have a notoriously long and steep learning curve.  Once you learn how to shoot them, they are said to be deadly accurate.  For a new springer shooter, however, the 34 will get you into the game sooner, cheaper and is, perhaps, one of the best all-around springers.  The 350, being more of a specialist, can come later.

Whichever you chose, have fun with it.  Don't get hung up on target-grade accuracy, penetration power and stuff like that.  Too many air gunners are turned off because they read way too much on the 'net and believe they or their gun can't meet some often times unrealistic expectations.

[Onebaddj]

I have 2 350's and agree with the rest about how finiky they are when it comes to the hold. The 34 should serve you well then move up to the 350 later.

As for which 34? Man thats a tough one. I personally dont like the GIANT hooded front sight and like the pro compact. I do 90% target shooting with a scope so a big front sight that puts a shadow in the scope is anoying to me. And also the hooded sight on my 22 350 put a very bad glare in the scope when i turn on my scope mounted flashlight. It all depends on the shooting.

[shadow]

The brothers have given you some great advice and the 34 in ether caliber will be fine. Magnum airguns as mentioned can take time to master and unless your doing steady small game hunting or pest control there's no need for a magnum. Ed

[rijo joseph]

All friends has given you best solutions, I am also using one 350mag .22 withT06 and it is very difficult to shoot accurate between 40-60 meters as holding it with out hand movements is very difficult, once you master to overcome this then you can take accurate shots, lucky i took a heron at 100+meters with CP14.3 this was a fluke shot..