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Things I liked:very good finish quality, excellent optics, solid construction and great features for a budget scope!! Things I would have changed:first, the flip-up lens caps...they really cause more problems than they solve, especially on an AO scope. Better internal reflection control, this scope has noticeable flare when shooting
... Read MoreThings I liked:very good finish quality, excellent optics, solid construction and great features for a budget scope!! Things I would have changed:first, the flip-up lens caps...they really cause more problems than they solve, especially on an AO scope. Better internal reflection control, this scope has noticeable flare when shooting into bright light, I suspect the exposed spring visible when you look into the optical array from the front may contribute to this problem? The plastic lugs on the adjustment turrets are a bit chintzy too. What others should know:Hard to complain about a $45 scope with all the features and performance that this one offers. If you want an inexpensive scope that offers performance that would have cost several hundred dollars just a few years ago, then this one delivers!
Things I liked:very nice rings, easy installation, smooth compact profile compared to other budget priced rings Things I would have changed:stop pin is a bit loose in it's threads and very small in diameter compared to the recess in the top of my HW95s receiver. threads feel like they could be stripped with too much torque, maybe
... Read MoreThings I liked:very nice rings, easy installation, smooth compact profile compared to other budget priced rings Things I would have changed:stop pin is a bit loose in it's threads and very small in diameter compared to the recess in the top of my HW95s receiver. threads feel like they could be stripped with too much torque, maybe a harder alloy or larger screws? What others should know:I replaced the thin wobbly stop pin with a longer hardened socket/set screw of the same thread, this feels more secure than the supplied stop pin did.
Things I liked:nicely made rings with clean lines and nice positive adjustments Things I would have changed:screws feel like they might strip if tightened too far, maybe harder alloy or bigger screws? What others should know:these used to be listed as having a stop pin, they don't! the "air sporter" rings are nearly identical
... Read MoreThings I liked:nicely made rings with clean lines and nice positive adjustments Things I would have changed:screws feel like they might strip if tightened too far, maybe harder alloy or bigger screws? What others should know:these used to be listed as having a stop pin, they don't! the "air sporter" rings are nearly identical but with the addition of a second dovetail lock screw and a threaded stop pin at twice the price.
Things I liked:Truly the only way to put a sling on most break-barrel guns, getting the barrel band adjusted perfectly is a bit fussy, but not actually difficult. Decent swivels and very fairly priced. Things I would have changed:Maybe use a polymer sheet between the band and barrel for a more secure interface? Definitely include
... Read MoreThings I liked:Truly the only way to put a sling on most break-barrel guns, getting the barrel band adjusted perfectly is a bit fussy, but not actually difficult. Decent swivels and very fairly priced. Things I would have changed:Maybe use a polymer sheet between the band and barrel for a more secure interface? Definitely include a better allen wrench with the kit (the one my kit came with was poorly sized and not very hard). What others should know:Installs well on my HW95
Weihrauch HW 95 review entered on 2008-02-02 14:46:49
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Things I liked:Nice fit & finish for a mid-priced rifle, good mix of power and ease of use, excellent trigger. Feels very similar to my CZ .22 rimfire rifle on the shoulder. Things I would have changed:reinforce the forward stock mounting screw sockets (i.e. metal cup and cap screw, rather than the flat-head screws and split washer
... Read MoreThings I liked:Nice fit & finish for a mid-priced rifle, good mix of power and ease of use, excellent trigger. Feels very similar to my CZ .22 rimfire rifle on the shoulder. Things I would have changed:reinforce the forward stock mounting screw sockets (i.e. metal cup and cap screw, rather than the flat-head screws and split washer it comes equipped with), this gun has a reputation for loosening stock screws and mine seems to be no exception. What others should know:the firm cocking force is really quite manageable for an adult of average strength. This gun is a bit difficult to sight in since it shoots poorly when held firmly enough to keep a rock solid sight picture. Seems to have excellent offhand accuracy (big one hole groups) at 25 yards and plenty of power for taking small game. It shoots a fairly wide array of medium to heavy pellets with good accuracy (mine is .177 and the lightest pellet I have tried is 8 grains, heaviest 10.6 grains).
Feinwerkbau 103 review entered on 2008-01-14 01:36:40
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Things I liked:(Based on older model FWB 100)
Everything!
Exceptional trigger, great grips, killer sights, scary accuracy, perfect fit & finish, dry firing selector for practicing release, plus serious power for a pistol. Things I would have changed:A gun of this caliber should have some method of weight attachment to customize
... Read MoreThings I liked:(Based on older model FWB 100)
Everything!
Exceptional trigger, great grips, killer sights, scary accuracy, perfect fit & finish, dry firing selector for practicing release, plus serious power for a pistol. Things I would have changed:A gun of this caliber should have some method of weight attachment to customize the balance, my 100 lacks this, but I think the newer model adresses this shortcoming. What others should know:This gun is incredible, average shooters will never be able to realize its full potential for accuracy, on several occasions I have actually shot a full round of 10 shots through one ragged hole (offhand but not timed) with mine....now if I could only do that on a regular basis ;)
Trigger adjustment took some work to get "just right" (the previous owner had dialed in lots of pre-pull, a long overlap and a relatively heavy weight), but the hour or so spent fiddling with the various settings was well worth the effort as my gun now releases crisply with a pull that is less than one pound yet completely safe from accidental discharge.
Beeman HW70A review entered on 2008-01-14 01:16:35
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Things I liked:Great construction of the metal parts, nice fit and finish. Comfortable grip and nice balance. Very good trigger. Things I would have changed:Odd blueing color, looks almost like a black polymer finish on my gun (an older pre-safety model). Limited rear sight adjustment for elevation. Polymer stock needs to be reinforced
... Read MoreThings I liked:Great construction of the metal parts, nice fit and finish. Comfortable grip and nice balance. Very good trigger. Things I would have changed:Odd blueing color, looks almost like a black polymer finish on my gun (an older pre-safety model). Limited rear sight adjustment for elevation. Polymer stock needs to be reinforced as it can crack at the attachment screw inlets. What others should know:After *years* of owning and shooting this gun I still can't get any really accurate shooting from it...this is undoubtedly due to my poor technique, as it is dead on as far as windage, but very unpredictable for elevation. I think the problem (for me) is recoil, specifically the fact that there is forward recoil to be dealt with before the pellet has left the barrel...
Gamo Compact review entered on 2008-01-14 01:05:55
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Things I liked:At the time I bought mine the IZH/Baikal guns weren't available, so it was the only "target" pistol in this price class. As mentioned by the previous reviewer the sights are very good, although the muzzle light balance is not to my taste. This gun shoots very well despite its stamped steel and plastic construction. The grips
... Read MoreThings I liked:At the time I bought mine the IZH/Baikal guns weren't available, so it was the only "target" pistol in this price class. As mentioned by the previous reviewer the sights are very good, although the muzzle light balance is not to my taste. This gun shoots very well despite its stamped steel and plastic construction. The grips are very comfortable and make a consistent hold easy to achieve. Things I would have changed:The gun performs well initially, but problems start to crop up after extended use; The entire lockwork is housed in the plastic butt, this leads to problems when the cover plate starts cracking :P The hammer and sear are made of laminated sheet steel, this makes for very poor mating surfaces on the sear (poor trigger feel) I reground the mating surfaces, but was never fully satisfied with the result. The trigger adjustment screw (really just an over-travel limiter) is set into the plastic frame and if over tightened cracks the frame. The top of the receiver (combined cocking lever and barrel) is plastic and the barrel eventually loosens from it (can be shimmed easily though). What others should know:All the criticism aside mine has shot *thousands* of rounds and still functions pretty well! I can honestly say that it has given me my moneys worth and then some. I've read that the IZH has some valve/gasket issues, the valve seal on my "compact" is just now ready for replacement 10+ years and 5000+ shots later....the power plant seal and breech seal are still fine!
Things I liked:Looks like a good design, potential for great expansion with a powerful enough airgun, good finish quality and consistency. Things I would have changed:Offer these in several diameters, the standard diameter is too large for my airguns. What others should know:I have had poor accuracy with this pellet, probably
... Read MoreThings I liked:Looks like a good design, potential for great expansion with a powerful enough airgun, good finish quality and consistency. Things I would have changed:Offer these in several diameters, the standard diameter is too large for my airguns. What others should know:I have had poor accuracy with this pellet, probably due to the very tight fit in my HW95s bore (also tight in my other airguns, but they are low velocity target guns), I resized some in my Beeman pel-sizer with the smallest die, this seemed to help a bit, but the head of the "crow" is still a tight fit and needs to be seated with a tool or careful finger pressure to prevent protruding skirts from being deformed by the powerplant face. By "poor accuracy" I mean 2"-3" offhand groups at 20 yards and occasional fliers even farther off than that...with most other pellets I am under 1" at that range and the ones that go well wide are because I pulled the shot, not at random like with the crow mags. I can't tell you what the impact from this pellet is like since I have yet to hit a starling with one.....with JSB domed pellets under similar conditions I have about a 33% hit rate and 100% first shot kill ratio so far, guess I'll stick with them.
Things I liked:These perform as well as the RWS meisterkugeln despite the odd occasional visible molding mark, truly a 10 ring pellet (if your gun is...) Things I would have changed:nothing What others should know:used in FWB100 and Diana100
Things I liked:I didn't get terribly good results with these pellets, they grouped poorly compared to similar weight wadcutters. Things I would have changed:probably the wrong pellet for my target guns.... What others should know:these were used in low velocity target guns and may perform differently in more powerful guns
... Read MoreThings I liked:I didn't get terribly good results with these pellets, they grouped poorly compared to similar weight wadcutters. Things I would have changed:probably the wrong pellet for my target guns.... What others should know:these were used in low velocity target guns and may perform differently in more powerful guns.
Things I liked:These didn't group quite as well as wadcutters in my target guns, still a nice accurate pellet though. Things I would have changed:nothing What others should know:I didn't hunt with these and they were used in 600fps or lower guns
Things I liked:Good quality control for a cheap pellet, these don't do one hole groups the same way the serious match pellets do, but they aren't too far off! Things I would have changed:hard to criticize at this price... What others should know:best results with lower velocity guns in my experience
Things I liked:Ideal pellets for your serious target gun, if you aren't competing you may want to use the more economical Meisterkugeln standard pellets. Things I would have changed:nothing What others should know:used in FWB100 and Diana100
Things I liked:The standard MK offer virtually the same performance as the R10 version, I would only spend the extra for R10s if you intend to use them for high level competition. These won't hold your "10 ring" gun back... Things I would have changed:nothing What others should know:used in FWB100 pistol and Diana100
... Read MoreThings I liked:The standard MK offer virtually the same performance as the R10 version, I would only spend the extra for R10s if you intend to use them for high level competition. These won't hold your "10 ring" gun back... Things I would have changed:nothing What others should know:used in FWB100 pistol and Diana100 rifle with equal effect
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