FWB300S and 10M questions

[M Sandiford]

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 sights as they are seem great to me and I'll almost certainly stick with them, but I wondered about alternative sight elements. What are the benefits of different front elements, and where might I be able to buy them? The front element is marked "3.8".

The disc that you look through on the rear sight is inscribed "1.1". What does this mean? Again, what alternatives are available and what are the benefits of different ones?

How should I be standing when taking a shot? I'm trying to get used to the elbow-on-hip stance, but I'd like to know if I'm doing it properly. Is there a basic book or on-line guide to 10M shooting, which would give details of correct posture? Joining a club and getting basic instruction would of course be best, but it's not an option at the moment (no car and no clubs nearby, but that will be changing soon).

Is there anything else I ought to buy, as a beginner? I thought maybe a shooting glove would make things a bit more comfortable.

Thanks in advance,

Matt

[peepsight]

Hi Matt

The 300-S is a great match air rifle. You can use the plastic fore sight inserts and i suggest you get them from Bedford Target supplies. A good size to have at your level of shooting is around the 4.0 to 4.5. Its worth getting several. The inserts that Bedford sell have a slight 'rose' tint which is good for sight picture contrast. These inserts are available in .5-mm increments. You must tell them which rifle they are for as they supply different sizes. I believe the 300-S was 16-mm.

The back sight iris at 1.1 is the size of the aperture 1.1-mm.
You can get a variable iris which is very helpful.

Get the book, Ways Of The Rifle, it will explain in picture form every thing you need to know. Available from the NSRA and other outlets.

Peeps

[2650 Plus]

You might also try to get your hands on a later book by the same people called "AIR RIFLE SHOOTING." This is book devoted to not only standing but includes the knealing and prone positions as well. The first book may be best for you as it also covers the positions but with the small bore rifle as the center piece of its instruction. Good Shooting Bill Horton

[peepsight]

Matt

Bill is right, Air Rifle Shooting is another super book and it specialises in 10-m air rifle shooting.
A glove is essential for supporting the rifle and is the first thing you should buy. The jacket, boots etc can come later. Some clubs have clothing you can use.

It would help me if you could say where you live in the UK as then i could suggest your nearest target dealer and perhaps a club if you have not already joined one. You can also go into the NSRA Web site and look at their club finder page which is out lined on a county basis.

Peeps

[M Sandiford]

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 of a glove and jacket already (mild backache!) but I'll wait until I can get to a club before buying anything.

Thanks again,

Matt

[peepsight]

Matt

Go to a club that shoots the NSRA/ISSF target disciplines including 10-m air gun and you will get good advice from its members. Look, listen and learn before you spend your money.
Marple club has a good reputation.


Peeps

[GaryN]

Matt

Ideas on the cheap :-)

If you have an old ski glove, that will do until you get a shooting glove. It is the padding that I've found is important, at least for me.

For your back, go to your local hardware store and get a "back belt." It is used to support the lower back when lifting stuff. It is not legal for use in competitions, but for casual home use it is a LOT cheaper than a shooting jacket.

gud luk and N-Joy your new toy.

[robf]

matt, a more uk based target site is stirton.com with plenty of good advice on there :)

[melchloboo]

Anybody know if there is a US source for the 16mm inserts for the 300s?

Also, is the rail for the rear sights on the 300s standard? What other sighting systems will fit the 300s? Is there a system with adjustable or replaceable rear iris? Is there a gehmann that fits? US retailer?

Thanks!