N/A Traditional Air Rifle With Least Recoil

[jlharden]

I think there was a mention, but a Feinwerkbau 300S with the sledge design and reverse coiled springs(ARH Arctic single spring is A-okay too) is perhaps the pinnacle of all spring rifles, albeit at 10m power. If I had to shoot one rifle for the rest of my days, it would be very hard to beat the enjoyment of a 300 for punching paper. The accuracy potential and repeatability is not at all common. It's just that good. If only they were still made.

 

[beerthief]

I just bought a FWB 300S , everything said about them is true paid $425 . beautiful 10 meter rifle easley good @ 20 yards .

 

[MDriskill]

Another vote for the 300S...my only complaint is they make all my other fave air rifles seem superfluous! One in good fettle does over 600 FPS with light ammo, and can literally be cocked with your little finger. They are amazing, and make you appreciate how much you can do even at this low power, when combined with fine accuracy.

I have shot the 300S Junior that beerthief now has. The former owner stuck on a scope, and at 35 yards we hit 1-inch diameter pill bottles dead center, literally every time, the pellets (JSB 7.9 Exacts) passing clean through both sides of the tough plastic. We had about a 60% hit rate at 50 yards, still penetrating one side.

If size/weight is a factor for you, look for a 300S Junior (aka "Mini"). The action and power are identical to the full-size variants, only the stock and barrel differ. The 300S's barrel is 14.5mm in diameter. On the Junior, this protrudes 330mm forward of the breech block, with no sleeve. On the 300S Universal in this shot, the barrel is 400mm, with a 17.5 mm full-length sleeve that steps out to 23.5mm at the end. The difference this makes in the overall feel and balance is striking.

 

[Northwoods22]

I'll add my endorsement for the Daisy/Avanti SSP rifles. I have the 753S. Zero recoil, and plenty accurate at 10m. The Diana 75 with the Giss system is recoilless. They're a bit of a rare bird, and can be a little pricey if you find one.

 

[Sawney Bean]

sorry ,i was thinking of the OP's statement . Traditional rifles.

I’m guessing you’re from the UK based on the sub12 guns and I’m thinking that this might be a bit of a cultural misunderstanding. Most older American shooters grew up around multi-pump pneumatics, so when we think of old school traditional air rifles we’re thinking of Benjamins, Sheridans and Crosmans. Spring piston airguns over here only became common in the late 80s or early 90s. We always had spring piston BB guns, but proper spring piston air rifles were only sold through a couple of small mail order companies.