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Need some advice from 10 meter target shooters
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:26 am
by jim51945
I am looking to acquire a 10 meter target rifle. Of course quality & accuracy are paramount, but at a reasonable price. A few considerations are the new AirForce Edge, the Crossman Challenger, and the classic FWB 300S/SU. Any views, comments, insight is appreciated as I move closer to a decision.
Thanks
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:30 am
by bt88
Don't rule out a used FWB SSP either. I bought a perfectly functioning FWB 601 from another member here for $650, and it was worth every penny. It is a bit more $$ than the other rifles, but you definitely get what you pay for, and the accuracy is second to none.
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:10 pm
by NCST8
SSPs are every bit as accurate, and they are cheaper. Plus, they don't require CA or CO2 cannisters/tanks.
PCPs are easier on the shooter over a long course of fire.
Re: Need some advice from 10 meter target shooters
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:28 pm
by k9jri
jim51945 wrote:I am looking to acquire a 10 meter target rifle. Of course quality & accuracy are paramount, but at a reasonable price. A few considerations are the new AirForce Edge, the Crossman Challenger, and the classic FWB 300S/SU. Any views, comments, insight is appreciated as I move closer to a decision.
Thanks
I just completed the same search as you described with basically the same criteria. I purchased the Daisy Avanti 753 Elite and I am quite happy with it. The research I was able to do suggested that it is more accurate than either the Edge or the Challenger and quite reasonable ($260) if you can purchase directly from Daisy through your club's shooting program. I also considered used FWB rifles but the cost and parts availability was a put off for me.
I am using Vogel match pellets in both the pistol and rifle and they are very very nice.
Whatever you do I hope you have fun. I have been shooting my IZH-46M and 753 pretty much every day inside. It has been a cold winter here in Indianapolis, IN.
- Mike
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:57 pm
by AnthonyT
Out of the ARs you listed I would go with the FWB if accuracy is the most important to you. The other guns are no where near the level of accuracy of the FWB. There is a 300 in the for sale section right now for $495. Would have jumped on it myself if it were only a lefty! I have shot the FWB 300 and 600s, all were very fine shooters and way more accurate than I was capable of shooting.