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air rifle question
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Smith357
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RWS is a German manufacturer, Gamo is a Spanish manufacturer, and Beeman manufactures nothing. Beeman is distributor who has manufacturers make things they can sell under their own name. So Beeman may very well have a rebranded RWS in its lineup.
I have had a Beeman R7 for many years and it's held up perfectly. Don't know who really made it, just says Beeman on it. Bought it new around 20 years ago if I remember correctly.
Outdated by todays airgun standards I'm sure, but it still performs great and does what it was designed to do.
My brother who hunts and roams the woods has put many more rounds through it than I will ever do in my lifetime.
Maybe I'll even get to see it again this summer along with the Walther LP53..
Outdated by todays airgun standards I'm sure, but it still performs great and does what it was designed to do.
My brother who hunts and roams the woods has put many more rounds through it than I will ever do in my lifetime.
Maybe I'll even get to see it again this summer along with the Walther LP53..
These guys test the different brands, lots of info. Diana RWS 460 Magnum. Air rifles - PyramydAir.com
I just bought a Feinwerkbau 300S dating from 1964. It's a target rifle, not a hunting rifle, and a lot more accurate than I am when I fire it in my garage.
LouisianaJoe
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I have a Feinwerkbau 124. It is very accurate and I have had it for over 20 years. I recently sent it to Beeman to replace the springs and seals.
It has a 830 muzzle velocity which is tame by today's standards, but I have recently killed several Nutria that have invaded the pond behind my house.
I have a IZH-Baikal 46M air pistol that is very accurate. It is Russian and is a match grade pistol. I have considered buying one of their rifles. They are very well made and comparatively inexpensive compared to German products. See IZH Baikal - Air Rifles by Brand
It has a 830 muzzle velocity which is tame by today's standards, but I have recently killed several Nutria that have invaded the pond behind my house.
I have a IZH-Baikal 46M air pistol that is very accurate. It is Russian and is a match grade pistol. I have considered buying one of their rifles. They are very well made and comparatively inexpensive compared to German products. See IZH Baikal - Air Rifles by Brand
Raider
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
+1. I have a FWB 124 that I bought in 1980. Its incredibly accurate and I've killed many pests including squirrels with it. Headshot squirrel makes a nice dinner.
Charlie
My airgun addiction has been with me almost as long - or longer than my firearm addiction... started with a Daisy 99 then my first german HW 50 followed by by a Sheridan blue streak. Then a few years back I decided the few were not enough and my addiction has gone crazy... from Olympic target to .50 cal big game capable airguns ...
