FWB 300 for sale

[curan]

Hi fellas,

An FWB 300 that was at my local club is now for sale through a local gunsmith for $320.

I was sorely tempted myself, but already have my share of .177 air rifles (Hornet and FWB124), and a lack of safe room, so I'm not grabbing it (just had buying spree of 3 rifles in the last 4 months )

The FWB's good, but not pristine. It shot well when I last shot it (a bit over 2 years ago) and it shot well then. Not sure what it shoots like now, but it should still do fine. The club is only quittting it to upgrade to a PCP.

http://usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=6752

At this price, I figured one of you other classic air rifle enthusiasts might be interested. I won't rave on about how good these were, as those of you interested will already know.

cheers, curan

[stinkitup]

I just found it on usedguns and pm'd lewis the serial to see if he has any info on it. So is it competitive good or just good for plinking?

Ryan

[curan]

Hi Stinkitup,

It was very competitive for 10m when I shot it, and I don't think it's changed.

It was scoped then, but I don't think it comes with any sights now.

Silhouette rams were always a stretch for these rifles, but you know the man who could help that out.

Honestly, I had a good hard think about it at that price, but it isn't mint enough to be a safe queen, and I already have rifles that will do the job (for both shooting and safe queen roles ), so I really don't need another. It had a sister at the club that sold internally for a bit more, but it was almost mint.

I will probably kick myself one day, but.......

cheers, curan

[stinkitup]

Cheers Curan

I'm not so worried about it looking mint, I have a few ducks in the safe, just not sure I will use it enough as I plink with the R9 .20 at home. That being said with time things will change and I "should" have more time to plink and even head into Newcastle and compete a little. You've answered another question re the sights as well.

Thanks
Ryan

[curan]

G'day Stinkitup.

Yeah, all I can say is you don't see many of these for under $800 advertised, and here's one in pretty decent working order for $320.

I know this sounds like salesman talk, but all I want is to give the blokes on the forum (that understand the history of quality air rifles) the opportunity to grab a piece of history worth having. These things were the "go to" gun for the Olympics at one time, and that heritage was well earnt.

I'm not grabbing it, but I would like to think it would be picked up by someone who appreciated it for what it is.

cheers, curan.

[stinkitup]

Thanks Curan

I will have serious think, have to sell some other gear at the moment so will organise that.

What sort of sights and cost are a set of opens? I have a scope that should do the job.

Ryan

[curan]

What sort of sights and cost are a set of opens?

Hi Ryan,
Sorry, but I wouldn't have a clue about the opens...... it was scoped when I shot it, as it's any sight for the SSAA 10m competion. I know they use peeps for the olympics, but that's about as far as my knowledge runs.

chees, curan

[stinkitup]

Thanks Curan didn't know that good to know. I have a G&R that needs a home