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By martintheterrible from USA on 2008-01-20 13:21:21 Things I liked:Wood stock is absolutely Beautiful. Underlever cocking is better than a break barrel. Action is smooth with very little recoil. I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend the money on such an expensive rifle but now I'm glad that I did. This rifle packs a PUNCH !Things I would have changed:I would prefer a metal trigger. As for the issue with the awkwardness of having to de-cock, I just discharge the round into the ground. What others should know:I purchased the .22 cal to kill pigeons and opossum. You can hear the impact when the pellet hits the target. I have shot several pigeons. With a heavy pellet and a head shot the pigeons usually drop with very little fight. However, there have been times that I have used a lighter pellet and been beyond 30 yards or so and the pellet rises or doesn't have enough force to put a kill shot on the pigeon. It's like trying to throw a ping pong ball a hundred miles per hour. I have not shot a opposum yet. I'd imagine that it will take a very well placed head shot to knock a opposum out cold. We'll see. |  |
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By Customer from USA on 2012-08-01 14:44:48 Things I liked:Very nice looking rifleThings I would have changed:Make it lighter and higher quality for the money What others should know:I purchased this rifle as a step up to .22 from .177 and what I thouight was a step up from Gamo which I've owned several of. I now prefer the .177 as the .22 lost power after only a few hundred shots and drops like a rock. I've put thousands of shots on both gamo and ruger rifles at 1/4th of the cost. Now im going to have to spend almost $100.00 for warranty repair because of shipping costs to and from umarex. (About the cost of another Gamo) Moral: More expensive is not always better! |
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- Things I liked:Well balanced and very accurate great gun for the price but can be had for less with time to shop
Things I would have changed:Nothing
What others should know:Very powerful and accurate with the right pellet this is a nail driver - Things I liked:Great looking gun and very well-balanced. I'm tall so I like a longer gun and this one is, but still is a full pound lighter at 8.3 lbs than other guns in its class. The weapon seems to have plenty of power and very good accuracy. I already owned a Leupold VX-2 3x9x33 Extended Focus Range scope designed for rimfire and air guns, which is a great optic for this tool and very light, albeit somewhat expensive. There is at least one excellent video review of the RWS 460 if anyone is interested in really seeing the gun being used.
Things I would have changed:Nothing at this time. I'm still learning how to use this air gun, what kind of ammo it likes, etc. Perhaps I would offer a walnut stock for an appropriate upcharge, but this may not be practical for most users. - Things I liked:Very good, power and accuracy
Things I would have changed:more easy to load - Things I liked:This rifle has a beautiful stock. I have a lot of nice German and English air rifles and have to say I love this Diana in 22.cal. It has a fantastic weight and balance, and the accuracy is dead on. I had mine custom tuned with a JM modified spring to make it easier to cock and get a slower moving pellet that is deadly at 30 yards and now pleasant to shoot for hours and so much smoother. Just a wonderful rifle.
Things I would have changed:Put a shroud on the rifle, the front sight is not very attractive.
What others should know:Beware,this rifle is a magnum air rifle. As a original out of the box rifle it is very hard to cock.Get a good tuner and modify it down. You might want to look at a Vortek Kit. I hear they are wonderful for this rifle. - Things I liked:Very high build quality, great looking rifle, extreme power/velocity in 177 cal, superb accuracy right out of the box, very impressive. T06 trigger is spectacular, and a HUGE part of this rifle's excellent performance.
Things I would have changed:Some people don't like the front sight.
What others should know:Once you shoot the 460 magnum, you will understand just how good it is. With very little practice, you will be getting tiny groups at 30 yards. Also, the T06 trigger is so good, you will not even believe it, until you try it. Truly fantastic! I would say it's nearly a 'hair trigger' so be prepared for that. Further, there is no "springy" sound when firing the rifle (many cheaper springers make that noise, but not this one). All you hear is a "crack" when fired; it sounds a lot like a .22 long rifle, but a bit quieter. Overall, I am very impressed with the quality of this rifle, the outstanding power and velocity, and the ease of taking surgically accurate, hard-hitting shots even at longer ranges. - Things I liked:This rifle feels good in the hands. It is readily apparent that it is not a toy. With the right ammo I am poking holes in Ohio license plates at 20 yds.
Things I would have changed:Deal with this "barrel droop" issue I keep reading about. There is a lot to consider if you scope it as opposed to using the open sights.
What others should know:This is a big heavy gun. Forget about kids trying to shoot it unless you rest the barrel. - Things I liked:Very nice looking rifle
Things I would have changed:Make it lighter and higher quality for the money
What others should know:I purchased this rifle as a step up to .22 from .177 and what I thouight was a step up from Gamo which I've owned several of. I now prefer the .177 as the .22 lost power after only a few hundred shots and drops like a rock. I've put thousands of shots on both gamo and ruger rifles at 1/4th of the cost. Now im going to have to spend almost $100.00 for warranty repair because of shipping costs to and from umarex. (About the cost of another Gamo) Moral: More expensive is not always better!CommentsBy Domingo from USA on 2013-02-06 0 
The RWS 460 is vastly superior to Gamo and Ruger, there is simply no comparison. The loss of power could be due to a fault seal or from dry firing the gun. This gun is a giant step above Gamo and Rugger! - Things I liked:There is a quality air gun and I'm pleased with my purchase. Sadly, I had to make an exchange for a stock flaw in my previous shipment. The previous gun was old-style German quality with a beautiful glossy finish on the stock. I didn't note a safety release for the cocking lever on that model, but there is one on the latest version. Though I'm still pleased with the rifle, I miss the attention to detail of the older editions. Some safety designs are efficient and warranted... I'm not sure why there has to be a lever to release the cocking lever once cocked. The rifle definitely has the power I need for the .22 caliber. I still think it is a very nice rifle and is worth considering.
Things I would have changed:As I mentioned, I wonder why the cocking lever release is necessary. In general, I think that some safety features these days are overkill while others are beneficial. It doesn't seem like the anti-gunners will be happy until they plug our barrels. Heaven help us if we ever need to make a shot in hurry. It's now faster to grab an arrow and use a bow or just hit the varmint over the head with the stock. Shooting, today, is becoming similar, in feeling, to putting on a spacesuit and then having to use the restroom.
What others should know:Any of you who have experienced previous shipping problems, Pyramyd Air's recent shipments have arrived in pristine condition. My compliments and thanks to them for their improvement in this regard.CommentsBy Eric from USA on 2013-03-19 2 That release for the cocking lever is VERY important on under lever guns. It prevents the loading port from closing down and chopping off your finger while you are loading the gun. It is called an anti-beartrap mechanism for good reason. - Things I liked:Very powerful springer. Looks well made, very accurate once you hold it correctly. Shipped from Pyramyd with scope perfectly mounted, well worth the small price to pay for their large combo deal including the scope, pellets and mounts. Like it as much if not better than my RWS 54.
Things I would have changed:The safety doesn't reengage but otherwise nothing. Great gun. It is not cheap so 4 star for value, otherwise 5 star.
What others should know:It is a great gun, at 22 yards one big hole with a number of pellets. Just don't hold it tight, hold it loose but do hold it. Took me a few minutes and now it is great. Would highly recommend! - Things I liked:Everything
Things I would have changed:Nothing
What others should know:Worth every penny and then some.Powerful,Accurate,Best trigger ever out of the box.Better than the custom trigger on my savage .223 bolt varmint rifle.Breaks so perfect every time.Only gun I will squirrel hunt with.Using Skenco 18.2 gr.Ultramag metal points,look like they been hit by hot lightning.Quality thats hard to find these days.Very cheap for one that you will be proud to hand down to one of your grandsons someday.Yeah well someday. - Things I liked:Everything
Things I would have changed:Nothing, A truglow front sight would be better.
What others should know:This is a must have gun, I would not mind paying 2000$ for such a gun.CommentsBy Ebenezer from India on 2012-04-18 0 Sorry about hitting the 'poor comment' button, actually I wanted to hit the 'good comment' one. I too had a 460 magnum in .177, although it was not purchased in PA. It was very accurate, although pricey...By primo from USA on 2012-04-08 2 Hope PA doesn't take you seriously I'm waiting for them to lower the price so I can get the .177 also, the .22 is awesome top gun in any airgun league. - Things I liked:This rifle is the Roll Royce of the RWS. I got mine about a year ago took it out of the box and it was shooting dead center at quarters at 20 yards open sight . Haven't touched the sight since. Forget about the gripe that the front sight is to big I'm 63 and this rifle is for hunting aiming fast requires a front sight that you can see instantly put it on the target with this rifle and good bye. The woodwork and metal on this rifle is superb your going to pay big bucks for them but you get your investment 100 percent. Power wise it a sledge hammer but with the precision of a target rifle.
Things I would have changed:NOTHING
What others should know:If you are serious about air rifles then you most certainly have to add this rifle to your collection. If you only want to have one heck of a good hunting air rifle break the piggy bank and reward yourself with this masterpiece you won't regret it. Shoot safe have fun.CommentsBy Diego from USA on 2012-04-26 1 Thanks for commenting on the sight - that's the concern I had from other reviews I've read. Pretty much everyone agrees that this thing is just a miracle of German engineering. Will buy soon! Thanks again.By primo from USA on 2012-03-23 2 I mounted a Leapers 4x12x40 on this rifle,it's a .22 -the scope make a world of difference in regard to distant targets,now I can hit soda caps at fifty yards. Add to that lt hits like a brick. The gun with the scope is heavy, but the precision you get in return makes the weight issue trivial. The TO6 trigger is superb I have a friend who has expensive big game rifles who tried the TO6, and was envious of its smoothness - Things I liked:This is a quality air rifle with a solid feel. The rifle is extremely accurate with the right pellet. In my rifle's case it's the 15.9 grain JSB Diabolo Exact Jumbo .22 Cal. Sub .5" groups at 45 yds. are routine using a 12 power scope. The stock and checkering are very pleasing to the eye.
Things I would have changed:The second stage of the trigger is heavy and the screw head sheared with minimal effort when I tried to adjust it per the trigger adjustment instructions. I will return the gun to RWS to have this repaired in the coming weeks.
What others should know:With a 4-12 Hawke Airmax scope and Beeman 5039 adjustable mount installed, the gun weighs about 9.5 lbs which is on the heavy side. The cocking effort is also more than I anticipated. It's rated at 36# but it feels as if it's more than that. - Things I liked:plenty of power, quality feel and looks
Things I would have changed:reduce weight
What others should know:crosman field points are the most accurate at 70 yrds and kill factor is high at 70yrds. Heavier pellots drop too much at 70+yrds. - Things I liked:I just received the rifle today! I dithered between the RWS 350 and 460 but decided after reading the reviews that the 460 would be less hold sensitive. The gun has a slim stock, feels good in the hands like my RWS 34 Panther, and has good balance. Cocking doesn’t seem too bad but after the first few but it still takes some force so younger adults may find this rifle difficult to cock. I cleaned the rifle barrel of the usual grease and gunk and did my first test firing of the gun. First shot was puny, next one was much better, and by the 10 th I could tell it was putting out some serious power. I used the open sights because I got the wrong UTG adapter and couldn't mount my scope but I was holding true at 10 meters using .22 21.85 grain Kodiaks. I can’t measure the speed but from previous experience it’s firing faster than 700 fps but less than 900 fps so I doubt the claimed speeds are true. After cleaning the gun again I fired some 14.5 grain lighter RWS Superdomes and you can feel the difference in the rifle, a lot less kick and noise. It’s too early to tell which pellet and weight I’ll use but it seems like the gun isn’t that picky.
Things I would have changed:I know the cocking release level is there to protect your fingers but it's kind of a pain to use and I wonder if it’s really necessary. Barrel is thinner that my RWS 34 but you don't cock the rifle with the barrel. Something I've found myself doing is holding the barrel while cocking which might be a problem in the future. I don’t like the finish on my stock at all. Unlike all the photos I’ve seen of the gun, mine is a dark brown and way over stained. It’s not bad but I expected more from seeing other RWS rifles. Synthetic stock. Deadens vibration better and is more dimensionally stable.
What others should know:When I get the right UTG scope mount I can mount my scope and verify the nice tight groups at 10 meters can be reproduced at 20 and 30 meters. I know this is a hunting rifle but I expect it to have great accuracy like most RWS rifles have.CommentsBy DIMITAR from Bulgaria on 2011-12-15 1 Hello Mr. Capelo.Your reviews I watch them much good.The new PCP DIANA P1000 wait your comment.By DIMITAR from Bulgaria on 2011-12-15 0 Hello.I have this rifle 460 5 / 5 T06. It is very beautiful and strong, only that here.Special care must be taken with neya.Ima poorly made few details that can break due to improper rabota.Sashto constantly have to clean loose-appears very quickly rust on oxidation.Once removed the small plate to restrict air now peaceful Alloy 265 m / s or 40 J.German qualitative-a good price.Greetings to all who love springs from me DimitarVarna, BulgariaBy Vernon from USA on 2011-08-09 3 The gun has both power and accuracy. TO6 tirgger is superb. Gun is accurate out to 105 yards. It’s fairly pellet tolerant; 14 grain Superdomes, 16 grain Polymags, and 21 grain Kodiaks have the exact same POI. Rifle is less hold sensitive then my break barrel. I’ve actually moved my hold forward so it’s easier to balance the rifle and keep it steady. A shrouded spring like Pyramyd Air makes for other RWS rifles would cut down a lot of spring slap when shooting it. - Things I liked:Very well made... beautiful stock...very accurate shoots flat and fast cigarette pack sized target at 75 yds is not an issue with JSB exact 8.4 grain. Haven't tried the jumbos yet they should work well also.
Things I would have changed:make the cocking effort a little easier...Make a latch on the cocking arm more like a Gamo CFX so it dosent come loose when fired ive only had it happen once so far but could see it becoming a problem down the road.
What others should know:This is a heavy gun. My wife can barley cock it and my kids can't at all. - Things I liked:VARY consistent crony numbers of 830fps with Crossman premiers with dime size grouping @ 30 yards. Gotta love it.
Things I would have changed:open sights need updating.
What others should know:A well made and vary accurate hard hitter, made to hunting. - Things I liked:Nice wood. Nice metal. Not too hard to cock. VERY powerful. Accurate. Not too loud or "sproingy."
Things I would have changed:Nothing really. Nothing to complain about.
What others should know:I got the .22 This is one POWERFUL springer. Very natural pointer and shooter. Accurate. Was hitting a soupcan standing, offhand 75% of the time at 40 yds. At 50 yds., this rifle has the same velocity that the venerable Beeman R1 (in .22) has at the MUZZLE! - Things I liked:Beautiful pellet rifle. Well made. Sighted in quickly and was able to stack FTS pellets one of top of the other at 28 yards.
Things I would have changed:I doubt you can reach the advertised velocity for the 22 caliber pellets.I would be pleased if it maintains 850fps after break in.
What others should know:The cocking lever is a little difficult until you get a system going. The short cocking lever is what makes it difficult. My rifle is very accuracte with the right pellets and makes a fine hunting rifle. - 12
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:4 4.0
Accuracy:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:Nothing at this time.
What others should know:This rifle is worth the money