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by M Sandiford
Wed May 27, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: FWB front sight inserts?
Replies: 7
Views: 4772

Ah right, thanks. I've just measured the metal insert that came with my rifle, and the diameter edge to edge (not the "ears") is 16mm too. The 18mm perspex elements fit but leave about 3mm of screw thread protruding from the rear. So far it's working fine as far as shooting goes, but it's ...
by M Sandiford
Wed May 27, 2009 8:09 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: FWB front sight inserts?
Replies: 7
Views: 4772

Are you sure they are 16mm, Peepsight? This page says 18mm: http://www.pilkguns.com/tenp/fwb300inserts.htm I've just bought some 18mm perspex inserts from Bedford Target Supplies, and I'm not totally sure they are correct. I emailed Bedford to check first and looked at the above page which states 18...
by M Sandiford
Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:49 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: HK 55 air rifle
Replies: 2
Views: 1311

That wouldn't be a Weihrauch HW55 would it?

If so, there's lots of information about the HW55 on airgunbbs.com
by M Sandiford
Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:20 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: FWB300S and 10M questions
Replies: 8
Views: 2355

Thanks again for the advice everyone. Peepsight, I'm in Manchester. As far as I know, the nearest club is Marple Rifle and Pistol Club. There's also Rivington Riflemen up in Bolton, but I think it's more of an FT/HFT club than 10 metre. I'll be sure to buy one of the books. I can see the advantages ...
by M Sandiford
Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: FWB300S and 10M questions
Replies: 8
Views: 2355

FWB300S and 10M questions

I've just bought a FWB300S as an introduction to 10 metre shooting. So far I've put 50 pellets through it at six metres, and I love it. Despite having had air rifles most of my life, I'm a pretty appalling shot from the standing position, but I was impressed with my shooting today. Questions... The ...