FWB (Feinwerkbau) 300S for those who want a 10 m airgun to be proud of.

FWB 300S

Ok, the Daisy is a cheap, price point gun that shoots off the bench like a $1,000 German made target gun.  And, why not, the barrel is German made.  But, for those who can't justify such a cheap, low quality, low tech gun, here is the next best option IMO.

I consider them the VW Bug of the 10m category.  They were made for 30 years starting in 1972.  Name another airgun in this category that was in production for 30 years!  In short, it was that well designed that it withstood the test of time until SSP (single stroke pneumatic)  and CO2 guns came on the scene.  This is a gun you can be proud to own and you can spend many days if not weeks scouring the internet to learn more about these guns.  They are 10 lbs and all German quality steel.

I have procured a few for folks and have shot them.  The recoiless system really does work.  When the trigger is released, releasing the spring piston which drives the pellet out the barrel, the entire action slides backward just a millimeter or two and that offsets the "felt" recoil.  It is ingenious.

Over the 30 years there were a number of different configurations.  LH and RH.  Youth (mini or Jr), running target, etc.  If you do go shopping, best to make sure it comes with sights.  You can put a scope on these but it is not easy and requires a special counter-lever style mount from BKL.  These are best shot with iron sights only unless you are determined to make it work.

Pricing.  Even though 250,000+ of them were made, they have some collectible value which is putting upward pressure on the price.   Used to be, these were $300 guns.  Now good condition guns are closing in on $500 or more.  I guess it is always nice to know you are buying something that is appreciating.  The best place to find them is on www.airguns.net under their free ads.

Here are some nice detailed photos.

There is a very useful 300S user group on yahoo.  I suspect you have to join it to see anything posted there.  But here is the link if you want to give it a whirl.  I am a member of the group so it always works for me.  Simply Google FWB 300S and you will find plenty of info such as THIS.

Next post, the new Crosman offering.