i would look out on forums for secondhand 10m rifles,try Targettalk or Stirton,these are dedicated target shooting sites.
I would like to have a go at 10m competitive shooting. but don't have two grand to spend on an Anschutz. What are peoples thoughts on how competitive can you be on a reasonable budget. I know you could borrow a club gun but everyone likes to own their own stuff eventually.
i would look out on forums for secondhand 10m rifles,try Targettalk or Stirton,these are dedicated target shooting sites.
Steyr LG110 Hunter,AA410 in Gary Cane stock,HC, Steyr LP50,Morini 164ei,Morini CM84e,Anschutz 1417 thumbhole,Rimfire Magic 10/22,Anschutz 1913,Rieder and Lenz Z2,Keppeler 6mmbr
FWB601, a jacket that fits properly (don't skimp on the jacket) and a decent glove. You should be able to get that outfit for about £700. Then with a proper training plan you will become competitive.
Rutty
My Mum took up 10m Air rifle at the age of 63 and is using a S400 MPR with the Target rifle sights, it is not going to compete with a top end target rifle on its regulation or trigger but I shot 3P for Sussex about 4years ago and to be honest when I tried it I can honestly say it was me that was not performing not the rifle.
My Mum does have Kurt Thune Jacket (having a Son in the business has gotta have some perks) but no boots or trousers and she comfortably averaging 75+ and still improving so for a sensible starting point I would seriously recommend the S400MPR or look out for a secondhand one. Don't discount single stroke pneumatics still very accurate and around at sensible money.
Hope this helps
David
There have been a number of FWB300s for sale recently around the £200 mark, and, IIRC, on this forum as well. Excellent rifles.
a friend at my club has a fwb wants 400 for it. Will see if I can get picks let me know if your interested. Good rifle.
Hi there.I recently paid £750 for a second hand but very tidy fwb 700 basic,this is an ambi wood stocked rifle that apparently uses the same action and sights etc as the top of the range fwb 700's,so not too bad...
I have taken the club gold with an FWB 300S Junior for a few years. A tuned down AA S200 with diopter sights is also a cheap useful contender...although my FWB springer will match it! I would not spend a fortune until you find out how you take to the discipline.
Mike95
The best cheap start to 10 mt is with either a Walther LGR or the newer FWB 601, both go for similar money at around £300, both are cheaper and better than an MPR and are easily capable of shootings 10's all day, with the right shooter of course!
My personal preference is the older LGR which I think is better ballanced, but we have both as club guns and they are both excelent.
Good shooting
Robin
Walther KK500 Alutec expert special - Barnard .223 "wilde" in a Walther KK500 Alutec stock, mmm...tasty!! - Keppeler 6 mmBR with Walther grip and wood! I may be a Walther-phile?
Walther KK500 Alutec expert special - Barnard .223 "wilde" in a Walther KK500 Alutec stock, mmm...tasty!! - Keppeler 6 mmBR with Walther grip and wood! I may be a Walther-phile?