Theoben breakbarrels: Top 3 dream list

[maximus]

Taunus, Fenman Profile, Scirocco 2000. All based on looks, always happy to shoot any in any calibre. Even 177 Fenmans are OK in my book!

[crosswind]

A crusader or Eliminator with one of those grey laminate stocks you could get in the US

I'd like to try some of the pre HE models as a lot of people say they have much softer firing cycles.

[JohnnyPiston]

Indeed the Theobens are much loved here!

Hmm, saw one post stating "a Fenman with a steel spring". now why would you want to do something like that?

Also, some SLR 98s and 88s have made the dream breakbarrel list...A Dual Magnum too...I know these rifles have merit and are engineering masterpieces but let's hear what breakbarrels you'd all fancy having😉

I can say this, foe sub 12fpe a striking Hyedua stocked Fenman would be near the top, in .20 or .22

A Fenman Profile in .20 or .22 in lovely Hyedua stock

And I'd like to have another, not sure yet, but a thumbhole stocked gun would be nice!

[Blackrider]

Indeed the Theobens are much loved here!

Hmm, saw one post stating "a Fenman with a steel spring". now why would you want to do something like that?

Also, some SLR 98s and 88s have made the dream breakbarrel list...A Dual Magnum too...I know these rifles have merit and are engineering masterpieces but let's hear what breakbarrels you'd all fancy having��

I can say this, foe sub 12fpe a striking Hyedua stocked Fenman would be near the top, in .20 or .22

A Fenman Profile in .20 or .22 in lovely Hyedua stock

And I'd like to have another, not sure yet, but a thumbhole stocked gun would be nice!

Some of the most gorgeous Theoben (Customstock) Gas Ram stocks are on Fenmans IMHO.
There are superb walnut stocks on many of Theoben's air rifles, gasram or PCP (Rapid 7) but some of the early Hyedua versions were/are magnificent !

[Blackrider]

Should also add ;
Another subtle embellishment found on early Hyedua stocked Fenmans is the "elongated pistol grip".
I searche'd high and low for ages for one of these and eventually found one on a splendid Hyedua stock which I don't think I'll ever part with !

[JohnnyPiston]

Should also add ;
Another subtle embellishment found on early Hyedua stocked Fenmans is the "elongated pistol grip".
I searche'd high and low for ages for one of these and eventually found one on a splendid Hyedua stock which I don't think I'll ever part with !

Hmmm, very interesting tidbit of information. So this is something found on earlier Fenmans only? A pic would help

[oldcurmudgeon]

There are only two rifles I would love to own, serial numbers 1000B and 1000C, both are .20 calibre and have been fully engraved by Don Blocksidge . These rifles were made to commemorate the 1000th sirocco manufactured, where they are now I do not know but the folding stuff is ready and waiting.

[JohnnyPiston]

Some of the most gorgeous Theoben (Customstock) Gas Ram stocks are on Fenmans IMHO.
There are superb walnut stocks on many of Theoben's air rifles, gasram or PCP (Rapid 7) but some of the early Hyedua versions were/are magnificent !

Agreed, more often than not, the stocks that make me do a doubletake o the FB Theoben Gas Ram group are all housing Fenman actions! Absolutely lovely, striking figure on the Hyedua stocks...sigh...note to self: keep looking, one day I will find one!

I also appreciate the functionality of the stock designs, especially on my 98s. The thumbhole stock feels like a target stock in the palm grip with the thumbs up shelf, and the adj buttpad is awesome. The sporter stock is also very nice.