I have four different ones; 3 FWB300s and one Mini. They all shoot between 595 and 630 fps, FYI.
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Getting My FWB 300 Shooting Again
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I have four different ones; 3 FWB300s and one Mini. They all shoot between 595 and 630 fps, FYI.
Four FWB 300s's wow. This one I have is my 2nd. The other one was a 300S Universal in mint condition. Less than a tin of pellets through it and fresh buffer and breech seal in it. Lefty stock. Sold it to a fella that was left handed. God, it was so nice that I hesitated letting it go but I figured he would get very good use of it being that he was a lefty and participating in a lot of bench rest competitions. I'll have to touch base with him to see how he likes it. My 300 is not as mint but close. I think I will continue to enjoy shooting it.
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Very enjoyable thread to read through. You have the double satisfaction of having a great classic rifle to shoot and the satisfaction of all the hard work you put into it.
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@Moog thanks for the kind words. I love the tactile feel of high quality mechanisms and machinery. I can really appreciate the workings of the FWB300 and completing this project was extremely satisfying. I was a little uncertain as to my being able to pull it off but it all turned out well because I took my time and I had help from all the videos and articles written on the subject. Also, as I read more about the tuning possibilities of this gun I continue to glean more information. I don't know what my next project will be but I'm going to look forward to it. Glad you enjoyed reading everything.
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Maybe all these posts should have been moved over to the "Tuning and..." section. Not sure. But I had my FWB 300 (no S)
out and dusted off a destructive squirrel at 20 yards. Head shot (third hair behind his ear)
The "300" turned out great and shooting it is such a pleasure. The gentleman who originally owned it was a collector and he passed away. So I ended up buying it from his daughter. Unfortunately she didn't have all the original paperwork. Absolutely nothing had been done to the gun and I received it in like new condition except for the fact that all the oil in the action had turned to shellac and required a good cleaning and the buffer & breech seal need replacing. Got Macarri's seal and buffer. One gorgeous example of a 300. Need to get it chronied.
Merry Christmas to all - may your pellets/slugs fly straight and true
Bill
out and dusted off a destructive squirrel at 20 yards. Head shot (third hair behind his ear) The "300" turned out great and shooting it is such a pleasure. The gentleman who originally owned it was a collector and he passed away. So I ended up buying it from his daughter. Unfortunately she didn't have all the original paperwork. Absolutely nothing had been done to the gun and I received it in like new condition except for the fact that all the oil in the action had turned to shellac and required a good cleaning and the buffer & breech seal need replacing. Got Macarri's seal and buffer. One gorgeous example of a 300. Need to get it chronied.Merry Christmas to all - may your pellets/slugs fly straight and true
Bill
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What a great turn around. Glad it ended up in your hands. I wish I had picked up your lefty. No funds at the time. Win some/ lose some.
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Yes Lewis that lefty was a gem. In pristine condition. I would like to find a FWB124 in the same condition to keep my 300 company
Just need to keep looking. Hope you have a Merry Christmas my friend.Upvote 0