Need a lightweight target rifle

[RickH]

Evening everyone,

Friday I did a bit of target practice for the first time since October. First shooting of any kind actually. It went well and I felt I wouldn’t embarrass myself at this morning’s match. I was right, shot my best score ever but still didn’t make the finals, no surprise. The younger shooters are VERY good, they do the work and it shows. I have two very good target rifles and they are outstanding but a bit heavy. Does anyone make a rifle in .177 that can use a peep site and weighs under 7 pounds? I need an excuse to buy another rifle.

Rick H.

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

What are you currently using?
Say's 7.0lb but you might want to check?
https://www.airgunrevisions.com/product/crosman-challenger/
And nothing to go on except old memory, the Air Arms T200 was light?

John

 

[RickH]

I have a Benjamin AR2078 A and an Anschutz 2002, both great for 10 meter competition but both over 9 pounds I believe. Seven is an arbitrary starting point. I‘m used to precision rifles being heavy but shooting competitive powder burners meant shooting prone or from a bench. Not so with 10 meter.

Rick H.

 

[igolfat8]

I second a Crosman Challenger. They are VERY accurate and come with peep sights. You would have a hard time finding something more accurate for 10M without spending a LOT more.

 

[Kgphotos]

The Crosman Challenger 2021 is a very good lightweight target rifle. From a bench rest with a scope it gets edged out by my Walther LG400 for precision groups. However, when standing freehand my skills are not good enough to tell the difference. The Crosman is so light that I like to add weight to steady my hold. There is a lot of plastic in the chassis and that makes it sort of “feel” cheap. However if that doesn’t bother you, the Crosman Challenger 2021 might be a good choice.
Kenny

 

[Hobbyman2007]

I don’t know when these are supposed to arrive but they are pretty close to fitting the bill. https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/snowpeak-mat300-pcp-target-rifle-177-under-500fps-version/

 

[JDR]

Maybe not in the same league as a Crossman Challenger, but the Beeman R7 (HW 30) with a Williams Peep Sight has been a fun target rifle for me.

 

[beerthief]

Evening everyone,

Friday I did a bit of target practice for the first time since October. First shooting of any kind actually. It went well and I felt I wouldn’t embarrass myself at this morning’s match. I was right, shot my best score ever but still didn’t make the finals, no surprise. The younger shooters are VERY good, they do the work and it shows. I have two very good target rifles and they are outstanding but a bit heavy. Does anyone make a rifle in .177 that can use a peep site and weighs under 7 pounds? I need an excuse to buy another rifle.

Rick H.

Sporter Air Rifles - Civilian Marksmanship Program

Sporter air rifles are characterized by their light weight, low cost and basic target features. We offer several varieties for purchase.

thecmp.org

Scroll to the bottom Daisy 853 LW barrel very light very accurate with Diopters $139 to your door

I shoot annies and FWB;s . still this can keep right up with them .

 

[c_m_shooter]

Evening everyone,

Friday I did a bit of target practice for the first time since October. First shooting of any kind actually. It went well and I felt I wouldn’t embarrass myself at this morning’s match. I was right, shot my best score ever but still didn’t make the finals, no surprise. The younger shooters are VERY good, they do the work and it shows. I have two very good target rifles and they are outstanding but a bit heavy. Does anyone make a rifle in .177 that can use a peep site and weighs under 7 pounds? I need an excuse to buy another rifle.

Rick H.

I have never known anyone shooting in any form of accuracy competition that wanted less weight. The general consensus is weight equals stability in rifles, handguns, and archery. Care to expand on your goals?

 

[coastal drifter]

Evening everyone,

Friday I did a bit of target practice for the first time since October. First shooting of any kind actually. It went well and I felt I wouldn’t embarrass myself at this morning’s match. I was right, shot my best score ever but still didn’t make the finals, no surprise. The younger shooters are VERY good, they do the work and it shows. I have two very good target rifles and they are outstanding but a bit heavy. Does anyone make a rifle in .177 that can use a peep site and weighs under 7 pounds? I need an excuse to buy another rifle.

Rick H.

HW95 this ones in .20 cal but they do make .177 and pretty sure its under 7lbs
correction it says 7.5lbs

 

[elh0102]

Well, lightweight target rifle may be an oxymoron. If you need aperture sights, look at the 10 meter Olympic rifles.

 

[Vana2]

Think that a HW30 with an aperture sight is a good place to start.

It's not a "10 meter" airgun but it's accurate and has a decent trigger. Size, weight, and cocking force is suitable for young shooters.

Cheers!

 

[jkingrph]

Think that a HW30 with an aperture sight is a good place to start.

It's not a "10 meter" airgun but it's accurate and has a decent trigger. Size, weight, and cocking force is suitable for young shooters.

Cheers!

Agree weight is not bad and it is one of the easiest if not the easiest cocking springers I have seen.

 

[RickH]

Well, lightweight target rifle may be an oxymoron. If you need aperture sights, look at the 10 meter Olympic rifles.

I’ve got one, bought it from an Olympic shooter. It’s the Anschutz and it’s a bit heavy, looking for a lighter 10 meter rifle.

Rick H

 

[Navin Johnson]

I have a Disy 599. Weighs in a pinch over 7lb.