Interesting FWB 300 refinish & rebuild

[T-Higgs]

I’ll also mention that I was in a friendly ten meter match yesterday. Of the three matches, I shot 50 in all three, one was a clean 50 which got me into the shoot off with 3 other shooters and I won the shoot off. Oldest rifle there and the only one not using a scope. These guns are fantastic.

That right there put a smile on my face...   
Congrats Higgs, glad you found a lefty and a, wow, what a beautiful job you did on it.
That commemorative medallion is very cool.

Thanks Scott, not bad for a rifle made 48 years ago (1971). 

[SpiralGroove]

Of the three matches, I shot 50 in all three, one was a clean 50 which got me into the shoot off with 3 other shooters and I won the shoot off.

Higgy,
She shoots as good as she looks .

[Hoosier Daddy]

Thanks Scott, not bad for a rifle made 48 years ago (1971). 

So nice when these alte Frau still hold their own to the new kids.
... and yours is about 10 years older than mine!

After mine was restored, the one thing I did was get an rail mount bipod for it.
This $20 accessory was well worth the money. Rubber feet keep it from sliding around on the bench as well as a shooting aid. When it is on, the bottom tip of the butt pad is the only contact point so it also protects the rifle. 

[Bob H.]

Great shooting!  The 300S is a great rifle.  It is such fun to pull off a victory with minimalist equipment.  Your buddies will always be watching you out of the corner of their eyes.  I really enjoy the simplicity of shooting my 300S.

BobH.

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I’ll also mention that I was in a friendly ten meter match yesterday. Of the three matches, I shot 50 in all three, one was a clean 50 which got me into the shoot off with 3 other shooters and I won the shoot off. Oldest rifle there and the only one not using a scope. These guns are fantastic.
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Good work, Tim, and good shooting!  The FWB300 found the right home!

[Steveo3A3]

Congratulations on your winning the friendly match.  I'm sure that it was most rewarding with a vintage air rifle that you overhauled yourself.  The parts I need for my FWB 300 (1969 vintage) have been ordered from the sources you recommended.  I will be very pleased if my rifle performs as well!  Thanks for the help!

[justinp61]

These guns are capable. I have won two fun off hand 10M matches with mine shooting against some very expensive PCP rifles.

[lizzie]

Absolutely beautiful! Very nice acquisition!