SSP 10 meter rifle… is the grass really greener?

Steve Milbocker said:

Thank you everyone for your tips and opinions. I think for now the 300 S will probably serve me well. I made some form changes and put the rifle down on a bag and a barstool to cock and load. The weight actually isn’t bad when doing it this way. I don’t shoot for score just shoot 10 to a target and try to keep them in the black. Most of the time I can do that. Here’s the last target of the day, don’t laugh!! And my improvised rifle stand. I’m enjoying it anyway and I guess that’s what counts. View attachment 523400View attachment 523399

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That is a good looking rifle, it certainly did not spend its life as a club mule.

I think someone would need to be a very high level shooter to see any difference at all in offhand between the 300 and 600 series.

Firing cycle wise pertaining to how these feel is another story, some people could care less, and some prefer the more refined feel of the 600 series, like I do. I don't want a bunch of guns and tend to sell one to upgrade to another so the 300S is someone else's now.

I took the front weight off my 601 and like it much better for offhand but if I were younger or stronger I'da probably left it on.

Yeah, but if I wanted to actually get serious about 10 meter shooting I'd buy a Olympic match pcp for the same reasons Mike N suggested. That's not happening so I'm staying with my 601.

Steve Milbocker said:

Thank you everyone for your tips and opinions. I think for now the 300 S will probably serve me well. I made some form changes and put the rifle down on a bag and a barstool to cock and load. The weight actually isn’t bad when doing it this way. I don’t shoot for score just shoot 10 to a target and try to keep them in the black. Most of the time I can do that. Here’s the last target of the day, don’t laugh!! And my improvised rifle stand. I’m enjoying it anyway and I guess that’s what counts. View attachment 523400View attachment 523399

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bar stool seem to work very well ! nice target , with diopter 's .

Chuck-in-Ohio said:

Comparison photo for you

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Thank you - this is very helpful.

Steve Milbocker said:

Thank you everyone for your tips and opinions. I think for now the 300 S will probably serve me well. I made some form changes and put the rifle down on a bag and a barstool to cock and load. The weight actually isn’t bad when doing it this way. I don’t shoot for score just shoot 10 to a target and try to keep them in the black. Most of the time I can do that. Here’s the last target of the day, don’t laugh!! And my improvised rifle stand. I’m enjoying it anyway and I guess that’s what counts. View attachment 523400View attachment 523399

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Nice bunch of bows in the background. You make them?

Steve Milbocker said:

Thank you. 3 of them.

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Great!

I have a couple of hophornbeam staves that are going to become bows this winter

LegacyP said:

Thank you - this is very helpful.

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You are welcome.

If I can be of further service, do not hesitate to reach out.

I used to be big into 10m rifles. The 300 is my all time favorite. At one time i had the oldest 150 known to exist, one 300 and no less than six 300 jr rifles. I shot them thousands of rounds before moving on to pcps. I also had evety version of 600 ever made and i much prefer the 300 in any form. If i were you id go pcp 10m if possible. Something like the Crosman Challenger 2021 would be a great choice. Also the 300 jr is easier to handle with stock spacers added to make it adult friendly.

The 300 is way easier to cock. I think it looks better & is more fun.
The 602 is heavier, louder, better anatomical stock.
Both are lefty but the 300 is lefty stock righty cocking lever & 602 is lefty/lefty

I never saw the point of a low power 10m PCP. A 28-32ft-lb .177 with 13.43-16 grain yeah.
They are lighter.
Both have the rail for a bipod though I just use bags.

The 602 is a pita to scope. Older picture. I have a 1.5-4 Hakko on it now but I want to move that & get a good 1-6 or 1-8 on. However I’m in need of a short gate & probably a cantilever mount.
The 300 works well with the 3-9 bug buster. I’d like a finer reticle but meh.
If I could try a magnified hybrid diopter I might love one but I’m not dropping $600-$800 just to find out I don’t & be stuck with it.
Maybe some good supply store can put a hold on for me and send to look through without mounting.

consider a 603 junior... a bit lighter

Steve Milbocker said:

I know this is an old thread but I actually took some advice that Vana and AlanMcdee suggested . I joined a Boomers weight training class. 4 days a week. Also shooting regularly and my targets are improving. I’d still like to give an SSP a try though View attachment 570274

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NICE!! Whatever you’re doing…keep it up. John

I to am an 80 year old still shooting 10 meter air rifle in my basement using a Feinwerkbau c60 and at one time also a Feinwerkbau 300 SU.
I don'tknow your shooting history but i hav been shooting in national compatitions since i was 14 and just wanted to tell you the others are correct you need a shooting stand to rest the rifle between each shot.Get one and your scores will go up good luck.

I've owned more than a dozen 300 rifles and more than a half dozen 300 Jr rifles. I've owned every version of 600 made 600, 601, 602 and 603, and rebuilt many of each. IIRC, the 300 was still winning Olympic level events long after the 600 and other ssp rifles came out. Both are fabulous rifles. The 300 recoils in the stock with the action moving rearward about 1/4" upon firing. I love the way 300's shoot. The 600 is basically a dead shooter and a very good one.

Like you I can't handle the 10# guns for long shooting sessions, so I went to the 300S Jr and it is the answer for me. Below is a Pic of some of my Jr's. You might go that route and be happy.

Fun fact, did you know one of the design parameters was the 300 should go 1,000,000 firings between rebuilds?