Posted by Mike Turner on February 02, 2000 at 10:30:26:
I recently purchased an fwb 300s from one Neal Stepp at ISS (I think
it stands for International Shooting Supplies). He has helped me get
into the 10 meter air rifle game. What are some of your opinions on
my selection (Based mainly on monetary limitations). So far, I have
shot in two matches without my jacket or glove (They haven't made it
in yet) and my scores have been 290/400 and 293/400. How much should
this improve with the addition of the jacket and glove? Also, what else
is suggested for shooting this discipline besides a jacket and glove?
Posted by Mark Shuman on February 02, 2000 at 22:17:56:
Dear Mike:
Congradulations on joining the ranks of us air heads. The gun is a good one
I would clean it thourougly. If you do not know how go to Neil Johnson,s web site.
There is a fantastic article on this and does a better job than I can.
I would suggest boots then a set of pants are your next items. I will assume that you have
a spotting scope and stand and an offhand stand. If not you really should
have these. They are available from many on and offline suppliers as seen on this list.
Other than this a trap, a bunch of targets and awhole pile of pellets.
And practice,practice,practice. Best of luck and enjoy.
Mark Shuman
Posted by Phillip Reedy on February 02, 2000 at 22:37:22:
Hello Mike,
A used FWB 300s is one of the best rifle choices a newbie can make, as they are capable of world-class scores, but yet do not
have a world-class price. On the other hand, and new 300s is priced too high. Did you buy new, or used?
Most certainly a jacket and glove combo will increase your scores, but no one can tell you by how much. If you are wanting to
compete in the future, then make sure you find out the rules concerning jacket fit. BTW, you won't need a glove if you use the
fingertip hold.
If you really get serious, then you will want to invest in pants and boots, and possibly a shooting hat (has blinders). If you wear
corrective lenses, then you will need to buy shooting frames, and have an appropriate lense made to fit. A home range is nice,
and for that you could buy a target carrier. This will allow you to remain in place while you crank your targets down to the pellet
trap. A spotting scope is nice, but not needed, especially if you have a target carrier. Other than this, you just need a bunch of
pellets.....
have fun,
Phil Reedy
Posted by Steve on April 08, 2000 at 00:55:58:
Hi,
300S and SU series are top of the line guns. I have two and have had many years of service from them. I now loan them to new
shooters, because I went to a gas gun a few years ago.
You must be a junior, considering the 40 shot matches you shoot. Junior days will depart rapidly, so you shoud train up to the
60 shot course so that you will be ready to join the real fun with the "big boys"
Have fun and good shooting
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