What rifle to chose?

[Mike95]

Makes you wonder why the **** we are in the EU...perhaps not for much longer!

I wonder if Fedex would do the business? I would have thought that some of the larger German dealers would find an alternative...better hang on to my FWB 300!!

Mike95

[mikenuts]

Thanks everyone.

So what is the range to pay for a 300s?

For a newbie, would appreciate some advice about distinguishing a good one from one which is not?

Thanks

Mike

[zooma]

Hi Mike,
I think the answer is covered in the replies to your thread already - anything from £150 for one that works but is a but rough cosmetically to £300 for one in excellent condition.
The problem with paying £300 for an excellent 300S is that you are entering the price bracket that may buy you the next model Feinwerkbau 600, so you have got to really want a 300S to pay that much for it.
My advice would be to look for a nice clean one that shoots well, has no signs of abuse ( look for chewed screws, scratched blueing, chipped and gouged woodwork etc) as this may hide similar problems inside - and that is somethimg you don't want to find!
You should be able to find a nice example with fair wear and tear for £200, and a really nice one for £250.
These rifles are excellent - but they are getting on a bit now and are often treasured especially by anyone who has carefully restored one, had it re-blued and the stock re-finished to look like new. One like this is not likely to be sold cheap ( if at all) and is likely to fetch far more than the guidlines suggested here.

[mikenuts]

Sorry about the reiteration, was late and had just got back from work so think the brain was a bit fried . Was really interested in distinguishing what made a £150 one and a £300 so thanks a lot for the comprehensive answer.

I was asking because I have had an offer of one for £300 which looks really nice buts has some rust on the barrel. It does come with an extra cheekpiece and an extra handshelve, also it has had a recent service.

Thoughts?

Thanks

[hwtyger]

Imo, 300 is too expensive for a 300FWB with rust on it..
You may wanna check out egun.de, LOTS of FWB's to choose from!
I preferred the Diana 75 above the FWB though. No twang, and really nice shooting.
They're more rare though, and hard to service.