Just received a very nice and complete FWB300S Universal v1; High & standard cheekpieces, high front sight and rear sight riser, recoil pad spacer, extra grip caps, sticker, cloth patch, disassembly tool, targets, pellets & original manual.
FWB 300S Universal
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working my way from the 150 through the 300's and a few others in the FWB line. 124, 65, 127, 150 Tyro with stock weight, 300S Tyro, 80, Running Target v1, Running Target v3 with standard action, Running Target v3 & Match L
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Beautiful. I hadn’t ever seen one in the flesh until I picked mine up yesterday. It’s a ‘72 model I’ll post some pictures of the gun later but it came with these. Owner says these came originally with the gun. 
It still has the pellets in it. 46 years old.
It still has the pellets in it. 46 years old.
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Hi Mike. They are all beautiful rifles . Can you tell me apparently the running target rifles could be ordered with a scope. It is now very rare. Do you know anything about those scope? As in the brand and specifications
Regards Michael
Regards Michael
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The Running Boar or Running Target must be scoped, there are no provisions for open sights. They did not come with a scope and any scope can be used but there were scopes developed for the discipline. They had 2 posts and 4 adjustment knobs, the one Beeman sold was made by B Nickel and I think they were only allowed 4x in competitions.
mine with a Leapers compact mildot scope
this is what the reticle looks like of a true running target scope such as the B Nickel.
I also have a tin of those pellets
mine with a Leapers compact mildot scope
this is what the reticle looks like of a true running target scope such as the B Nickel.
I also have a tin of those pellets
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If you like the Match L keep an eye out for a Universal v2 (had the 2 different height cheekpieces) as it looks the same or even a v3 (if the price is right) which has an adjustable cheekpiece which I really like
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I would think that reticle would be unique! I could see how you could use the distance between the posts to judge your lead on a moving target. You couldn’t use it for anything else! Really interesting. The pellets in the the tin were all a bit oxidised but looked pretty much the same as the Final match pellets made now. They were in layers separated by a sheet of cardboard.
Thanks for the info and photos.
Regards Michael.
Thanks for the info and photos.
Regards Michael.
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Exactly. The distance between the posts can be adjusted, too. RT competition is shot in two rounds with the target moving at different speeds, so this is obviously important.
The RT models also have a unique single-stage trigger, and a smooth wood buttplate. The latter is needed to keep the gun from catching on your shooting jacket, as each shot is fired starting with the gun off the shoulder.
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DId not properly reply to this earlier due to an extreme fit of envy, and the resulting keyboard damage resulting from all the drool! 
That is a beautiful “U” and your FWB collection is truly museum quality. WOW is about all I can say!
That is a beautiful “U” and your FWB collection is truly museum quality. WOW is about all I can say!
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Mike, don’t see any messages here, and (being old and stupid computer-wise) don’t use Facebook Messenger. 
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