Creed,

Robin is correct in what he say's, but unlike him I'm a Feinwerkbau man, having owned or used every target air rifle produced by every major player over the last 35 years except for the Hammerli AR50 & Walther cabontech!

I have currently added the new FWB800 to my cv.

If you can't find a club near to you then my advice for what it's worth is either try to find a club with an open day or a 10mtr open shoot & attend, you will find a wealth of information from shooters at these events only too eager to offer advice to someone willing to listen. It is surprising how many people are willing to let you handle & shoot some truley expensive equipment.

I realise you are a long way off but just at this point in time a shop in Olton Solihull Nr Birmingham does have an array of match air rifles on the shelf from Walther LGR's to new FWB 700's. It's probably the largest choice of match rifles off the shelf available in the uk........you could always ring them & explain your situation, I'm sure you could go down & try what they have.

I know this is not ideal, & I would never recommend usually buying a rifle like this but MUSTS NEEDS eh?