I have been thinking about getting a new 80 but looking for reassurance

[look no hands]

How do you feel about the half-covered PE stock I think that I would have preferred it fully covered although it might be less robust

Not good, and the barrel shroud not touching the breech block is another no no

[Barryg]

Not good, and the barrel shroud not touching the breech block is another no no

I guess this more what you would like then

[look no hands]

I guess this more what you would like then

Oh yes, I have that exact setup on my Longbow, makes everything look seamless and the lines flow beautifully.

[maximus]

Although I fully understand why people like hidden breech blocks etc, I actually also like exposed breeches too, I guess its the honesty of seeing the working bits and the fact that there is more to look at than just the wood and two cylindrical shapes. I'm thinking a good example of how this can look good is a fwb sport mk1/2. Heres a pic of my mk1 with my mk4 next to it. I know the mk4 is more of an acquired taste but I like that too.

https://imgur.com/a/zYPbRYM

[Mach 1.5]

Another FWB MK4 owner. Welcome to the club. Mach 1.5

[oldskoolzzz]

Crikey that’s no1 and no2 rifles displayed on this thread that are top of my scratch the itch list

1) Pro Elite
2) FWB Mk4

One day…….one day…..

[maximus]

Another FWB MK4 owner. Welcome to the club. Mach 1.5

Hi, I've had it from new, imported from Germany when they had a few old stock left.

Regards Max

[ToniD]

As I don't know enough about the rifles themselves, I really like the teardrop look on the stocks of the older HW77,80,& 97's. Perhaps I'll feel different when I learn more. I do agree about the exposed front end, but I also have a Webley Vulcan.

[Barryg]

Although I fully understand why people like hidden breech blocks etc, I actually also like exposed breeches too, I guess its the honesty of seeing the working bits and the fact that there is more to look at than just the wood and two cylindrical shapes. I'm thinking a good example of how this can look good is a fwb sport mk1/2. Heres a pic of my mk1 with my mk4 next to it. I know the mk4 is more of an acquired taste but I like that too.

https://imgur.com/a/zYPbRYM

I know what you mean Max, it's nice sometimes to see the quality of the parts and it might also be more robust, I was looking and comparing fully exposed to hidden

[oldskoolzzz]

Great picture Barry

I quite like the FWB mk4 setup just shows enough but not too much

[TonyL]

Great picture Barry

I quite like the FWB mk4 setup just shows enough but not too much

Yes. I think you're right, Nick.

Wish I'd bought one when they were available.

[look no hands]

I know what you mean Max, it's nice sometimes to see the quality of the parts and it might also be more robust, I was looking and comparing fully exposed to hidden

Diana still looks the neatest.

[Barryg]

Diana still looks the neatest.

I know you like break barrels with long full for ends and was wondering what Break barrel had the longest, I would think that this one in the pic could be unless you or anyone else can think of another one

[TonyL]

Although I fully understand why people like hidden breech blocks etc, I actually also like exposed breeches too, I guess its the honesty of seeing the working bits and the fact that there is more to look at than just the wood and two cylindrical shapes. I'm thinking a good example of how this can look good is a fwb sport mk1/2. Heres a pic of my mk1 with my mk4 next to it. I know the mk4 is more of an acquired taste but I like that too.

https://imgur.com/a/zYPbRYM

I think I agree.