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Hi everyone can anyone tell be the real difference between these two rifles other than @$900. cant seem to find any discussion on this. Im ready to purchase but need a little nudge one way or the other thanks.

I have shot a fwb, but never owned one. I had a 9003, and now a 9003 precise. I also just bought a Walther 400 to test. So I am currently determining my feel and fit of the two rifles. I guess it will take a month or two to determine if I like the Anschutz or Walther better.
I guess the same could be said for your choice. All the big vendors have mechanically excellent rifles and it comes down to fit and personal feel. The real answer is to buy one, and then buy the other and choose after you have personal experience. That said, the fwb is more popular so I guess it suits more people. So I would suggest you roll the dice with the fwb first. Good luck in your choice.

These types of rifles are all so adjustable it really is a matter of personal preference to the shooter. They will all outshoot 99.9% of the people that ever shoot one. If you can I would try to find a place where you might get to fondle a few before you decide that way you can rule out any that certainly aren't as good feeling as another to start out with. That said it takes some adjusting to get it fitted to your frame etc.

I have the 8002 S2 and a Walther LG300 in High Power. Both triggers are great but they have their own unique feel to them so some shooters prefer one over the other.

FWB, Anschutz, Walther and Steyr you pretty much can't go wrong for a rifle if just getting started. I would recommend looking into the lower end club models if you are seeking the most bang for your buck. Not as highly adjustable with all the bells and whistles but just as accurate with the same trigger units.

Consider this, a Anschutz 380 10m Springer was used to set to new National NRA records for Target Class Silhouette Outdoors this past year by one shooter. Competing against shooters using the high end new fangled PCPs and setting records. It just goes to show that the rifles have been accurate for decades only the models change to sell new gizmos. In the end it is all up to the trigger nut with these rifles. But learn to shoot one of these and you can shoot just about any rifle better than most ever will.


Bo

One big difference is the recoil absorber or stabiliser.

The earlier Anschutz 8002 did not have this fitted where as the FWB 700 does. Later Anschutz 8002 had the Steyr stabiliser fitted same as the 9003 does. This can be easily identified by the words stabliser written on the cocking lever of the 8002 The 'S2' upgrade was on both models of the 8002, and involved a more efficiant and better economy air transfer port and a different weight firing pin to reduce lock time even further. It can be identified by the sliding 'gold' breech block.

My favourite Anschutz is the 8002 because its so easy to get adjusted and fitted to your body and very good value for money. Its also a pleasure to shoot.

Just to put things in perspective. Katrina Emmens won the Ladies gold air rifle at the Athens Olympics using an older model Anschutz 2002 with no stabiliser fitted.

Hope this helps
JSB

I have one of each, both with aluminum stocks. There are very small things I prefer about one over the other, however, I can't say one is better than the other. I would go with the cheaper of the two and you will never know any difference.
FWB has the advantage of coming with built in sight risers. I like the 8002 for shooting without the forestock (but my FWB is setup better and I am more use to it so I have been shooting it without the forestock and don't plan to make the effort to switch).

This has been very informative, and has nudged me in the cost conscious direction. However it has been pointed out to me that the trigger on the FWB700 is the same as the FWB 2700 (smalbore) giving her the same comfortable feel for both rifles.She will be shooting the 2700 small bore.Is this right concerning balance and feel? Correct me if I am wrong. Being a left handed shooter(and slight) it is difficult to find her a rifle that suits her needs especially grip wise, so that it does not touch her jacket per rules. It is tedious trying to find answers regarding this. If any one can point me in the right direction please help. At this point she is leaning towards the 8002, having held it, and feeling comfortable. Any input would be appreciated.

You say you have one of each, meaning Anschutz 8002 and FWB 700.

Is your Anschutz 8002 the earlier one without stabiliser, if so, what does the recoil feel like compared to the FWB 700?

Thanks

JSB

Whichever one fits better.
Matt

Both rifles will shot better then most shooters. What I like about the P700 (assuming you buy the full aluminum stock model) is that it has built-in riser blocks as a previous person mentioned and the rifle was designed to minimize the amount of extras you will need to add to the rifle. It comes with sights whereas most Anschutz don't. The knob adjustments are it a little easier to make on the stock of the P700. The other item that may make a difference down the road is that the Anschutz uses a module that contains the regulator and seals and that module is more expensive to replace then a typical rebuild for a P700. The module I had to replace on my 8002 cost about $240 a couple of years ago, where as the rebuild for my P700 was around a $100. As a previous blogger mentioned it does boil down to personnel choice & what you think feels better. I like shooting both rifles, but my preference still goes to the P700. My perception of the P700 is that the overall design seems to that the rifle is more sturdier then the Anshutz, but that is only my perception.