.177 Feinwerkbau Sport Review

[Booger]

This is my first review of a new rifle. First off I would like to thank AOA for doing exactly what they said they would do from start to finish. Chrony Readings from AOA are:

923.00   13.43
937.00   13.85
942.00   13.99
950.00   14.23
935.00   13.79

I will do some more readings after she is broken in, there readings are comparable to my R11 out of the box.

I do not know anything about the FWB 24 so if you want a comparison I can not help.

Now to the rifle: I got serial number 12400030, I am guessing I got the 30th rifle off the line. I have small hands and not very tall. The rifle felt light and not wide like the TX200. I like automatic safeties, and this one delivers. The safety will be good for both right handed and left handed shooters, just push it forward. The Monte Carlo stock is also ambidextrous and shoulders very nice. The fish scaling is very comfortable. This trigger is not even broken in and it is as good as the TX200 CD, HW Rekord, & RWS T06 triggers. I am not an open sight person but these are really nice.

Yes the spring has noise (it is not twang but noise), she even has a cocking noise, but after shooting a while I am sure this will go away. I hope it all will go away after 1500 shots, but with that only time will tell. I have not cleaned the rifle yet, but I do have some results. I will clean the rife this week end, and try to get 500 shots down the tube and will continue from there.

Well as we all know, if there are no pictures it didn't happen.

Being unboxed:

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I need to advertise my smokes.

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20 yards with open sights, please excuse the yellow shot that was all me and not the rifle.

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32 yards scoped. The rifle will use other mounts than the ones recommended. I think she will be a shooter.

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Now I really would like to clean her and see what she will do.

Edit: I am shooting H&N FTT 4.51 head pellets right now.

[wilsonj1018]

NICE that's likely the best looking beech ive ever seen. hope to hear more about it soon.
Josh

[hutnicks]

Thanks for the review.

First off I see nothing at all wrong with the woodwork on that rifle whatsoever. It's quite attractive.

Second. If it's holing that well right out of the box, I  am exited as all get out to see what she can do with a little degreasing and break in.

 I think that for people who want a "Premium" Brand rifle this is going to be a big seller.

[Booger]

Thanks for the review.

First off I see nothing at all wrong with the woodwork on that rifle whatsoever. It's quite attractive.

Second. If it's holing that well right out of the box, I  am exited as all get out to see what she can do with a little degreasing and break in.

 I think that for people who want a "Premium" Brand rifle this is going to be a big seller.

EVERY rifle I have owned does better with a tune. I want to get 1500 shots down the tube, but I know deep inside she will benefit from at least some lube. The TX200 was wonderful out of the box, but a good tune made her better. The barrel was clean after 2 patches of goo gone, then dry patches, then 2 patches of KryTech, then dry patches, now I will go and shoot her some more.

[Brazos]

Stick a scope on that sucker and shoot the next FT match with it.  It's a non adjustable stock rifle in 177.  Should do well in Hunter class.

[hutnicks]

Funny, that's exactly what I was thinking

Good thing it's Friday. Should be no problem getting a few thousand round through her by Monday.

[palonej]

After following the thread on the yellow and reading how many people were whining about a beech stock on a $900 rifle I am soooo glad to see a KILLER beech stock on that girl!!!
She's gorgeous Jess!!! Enjoy!!!

[ancient1one]

That is one beautiful gun, the stock is magnificent. I have also been following the story line and heard rumblings about how can they charge that kind of money for a beech stock. Then saw a post that most beech stocks have a bit of green or a yellow tinge.. Hogwash

That is one sweet looking rifle Jesse.. What scope do you plan on using?

[Booger]

That is one beautiful gun, the stock is magnificent. I have also been following the story line and heard rumblings about how can they charge that kind of money for a beech stock. Then saw a post that most beech stocks have a bit of green or a yellow tinge.. Hogwash

That is one sweet looking rifle Jesse.. What scope do you plan on using?

I just pulled off my hawke 4-12X44 and put on my UTG 4-16X56. I just do not have the scratch for another Hawke 8-32X56 plus special rings. I also do not know what the Field Target people are going to decide on scope use. If change comes I might get another UTG 3-12X44 compact.

[hutnicks]

Prudent to wait out the FT gods decision on optics. Bright side is she'll be well bedded in when you decide on the glass:)

I don't get the BeechOPhobes. Half the Walnut in use today would'nt have made it through the back door in most gunmakers shops 20 years ago. You get premium old growth Beech just about every time making for a beautiful and durable stock. Yet some treat it like comes from a forest of evil spirits.

 I really like to evaluate the gun on overall performance, fit , and appearance in that order. Thus far the few examples of the Sport I have seen make the cut on all counts.

Whining about Walnut is sort of like storming out of the Corvette showroom because the body isn't steel

[Dockey 454]

        Congrats Jesse, very nice gun. Looks like the kind of gun that's kept and passed down. I'm wondering about the scope for HFT next year. I need 2 one for the TX, and one for the HW100. Eileen needs to get another job. 
      Tom

[cnjl3]

Wow! Sure looks like you got yourself a winner there, Jesse. All this from a company whose production is mostly competition air rifles and pistols. I like both groups and it isn't even broken in yet so your groups should get better. Seems like you have found your competition ag? Thanks for taking the time to post pics and text. Hey, I wonder why I haven't read any report from across the pond?

[palonej]

Prudent to wait out the FT gods decision on optics. Bright side is she'll be well bedded in when you decide on the glass:)

I don't get the BeechOPhobes. Half the Walnut in use today would'nt have made it through the back door in most gunmakers shops 20 years ago. You get premium old growth Beech just about every time making for a beautiful and durable stock. Yet some treat it like comes from a forest of evil spirits.

 I really like to evaluate the gun on overall performance, fit , and appearance in that order. Thus far the few examples of the Sport I have seen make the cut on all counts.

Whining about Walnut is sort of like storming out of the Corvette showroom because the body isn't steel

Couldn't agree more Stuart!
My TX and 97 are beech and my Pro Sport is walnut.
Believe it or not.....there is just as much figure in the beech.
The stock on Jesse's new Sporter is MUCH nicer than the walnut on my Pro Sport.

        Congrats Jesse, very nice gun. Looks like the kind of gun that's kept and passed down. I'm wondering about the scope for HFT next year. I need 2 one for the TX, and one for the HW100. Eileen needs to get another job. 
      Tom

I'll be sure to let her know immediately Tom!!!
I might come and visit you in the shed!!!!

[Booger]

Right now the R11 is more accurate, and while I was going to get her tuned she really does not need it so that will wait. The spring on this rifle is loud, not a twang just loud. I will give it 1500 shots or so, if I need to send her in for some magic dust I will. I think she will be just as accurate as my other top 3 guns. I have about 250 shots through her today, and tomorrow my TX200 is coming home. I guess I will pull out the chrony and test FWD Sport, TX200, HW97K, R11, & my CZ 631 that came home from Paul's spa.

[uglymike]

I'm jealous.....

[mafatone]

Great  review. Good luck with it.

[Booger]

Great  review. Good luck with it.

Chrony test tomorrow, 500 shot review should be done Sunday. I hope 1000 shot review next week, and my final review (1500) the week after. That is if you all want to know.

[hutnicks]

Sure do!

If you are equipped could you take a shot of the bore? I'd love to see the config of the rifling.

[Booger]

Sure do!

If you are equipped could you take a shot of the bore? I'd love to see the config of the rifling.

All I can do is try, it is my wife's camera. LOL

[Sfttailrdr46]

  Very sweet addition to the Harem Jesse