FWB 300S Range ?

[averageplinker]

There was a guy in the states that would blog about using one to control small vermin at a fair distance. If I remember correctly he would only do it on a completely still mornings when the accuracy of the 300 could be relied on to provide a clean headshot every time.

So I think if you pick the right conditions you can shoot it out to a good distance. It would probably be an interesting exercise to see how far out you can accurately on the range in different conditions.

[TonyL]

Yes, I remember that.

A perfect illustration of what can be achieved with modest power levels with ultimate precision.

[Blackrider]

Yes, I remember that.

A perfect illustration of what can be achieved with modest power levels with ultimate precision.

I did consider taking my 300S to the Bash but the wind would have been tricky at long range. However I intend to try it indoors at 40 yards very soon Tony !

[maximus]

I think the original advert in the UK shooting press bragged about so many rabbits shot within such and such a time. Sorry can't be more specific 😀

[TonyL]

I did consider taking my 300S to the Bash but the wind would have been tricky at long range. However I intend to try it indoors at 40 yards very soon Tony !

Excellent.

Do let us know how you get on, John.

I must get mine out for a play soon. However, I might have to fit a scope. When I've tried shooting with diopters at the bell target at the last two Bashes I've really struggled with my eyesight. Larger apertures might help, though. But a "Running Boar" type of set-up might be easier for me. Low mag would be fine, so I'm thinking a 2-7x32 would be what I'd go for. Guessing light weight would be desirable for the workings.....

[TonyL]

I think the original advert in the UK shooting press bragged about so many rabbits shot within such and such a time. Sorry can't be more specific 😀

Would that have been in Airgun World, Max, or something like The Shooting Times?

[maximus]

Would that have been in Airgun World, Max, or something like The Shooting Times?

Could of been both. It was my mate whos more of a shotgun shooter who mentioned it when I got mine and it rang a bell with me. I would of seen it as a kid too as my dad was a shotgunner and we always had shooting times in the bathroom!

[steviebee]

Hi,
No problem using 6ft,lb at 25 yards, I shoot a fwb600 benchrest at that range, and good out to realistic airgun ranges too, the only limitation I find is that on longer shots the flat headed wadcutters , loose the accuracy as they not cutting throo the air like a streamlined round head pellet

[Blackrider]

Excellent.

Do let us know how you get on, John.

I must get mine out for a play soon. However, I might have to fit a scope. When I've tried shooting with diopters at the bell target at the last two Bashes I've really struggled with my eyesight. Larger apertures might help, though. But a "Running Boar" type of set-up might be easier for me. Low mag would be fine, so I'm thinking a 2-7x32 would be what I'd go for. Guessing light weight would be desirable for the workings.....

I haven’t even checked if they have mounting grooves, I assume they have ?
A 2-7x32 sounds fine. The Tasco 4x32AG I bought from Paul (Hellequin) at the Bash would do the job I reckon.

[nishijin]

Hi,
No problem using 6ft,lb at 25 yards, I shoot a fwb600 benchrest at that range, and good out to realistic airgun ranges too, the only limitation I find is that on longer shots the flat headed wadcutters , loose the accuracy as they not cutting throo the air like a streamlined round head pellet

Nothing stopping the use of round-head diabolo's. Recommend trying Superdomes.

[TonyL]

I haven’t even checked if they have mounting grooves, I assume they have ?
A 2-7x32 sounds fine. The Tasco 4x32AG I bought from Paul (Hellequin) at the Bash would do the job I reckon.

They do indeed have the grooves, John.

Yep, I'm sure the Tasco will do the job admirably. The reason I was thinking of the 2-7, though, was for that lower mag at very short ranges. So much clearer. And exaggerating my wobbles (on standers) less.

[TonyL]

Nothing stopping the use of round-head diabolo's. Recommend trying Superdomes.

Although, as mentioned earlier in the thread, I think I'd be more tempted to use the lighter JSB made ones (RS and Express plus re-badged ones) for higher velocities and I'm thinking that they might give the action an easier time?

[iceni1]

You can up the power a bit using a Macarri spring , The advert showed a big pile of rabbits, 40 plus!.
Scoped they make a great gun for clearing pigeons indoors in barns as they won't damage roofs.
I use the QYs streamlines but have fitted the updated factory service kit.

[iceni1]

Plus they are ideal for bench rest shooting as came fitted with a bi pod rail so as side lever cocking you don't have to keep lifting them up to cock! Just leave them sitting on the bi pod!

[Blackrider]

They do indeed have the grooves, John.

Yep, I'm sure the Tasco will do the job admirably. The reason I was thinking of the 2-7, though, was for that lower mag at very short ranges. So much clearer. And exaggerating my wobbles (on standers) less.

Even a "wee Simmons" would be good !