Something I noticed about both of my Sports. They like a clean barrel. Pull two patches through every 100 shots or so and it just stacks pellet on top of pellet
Dear Kevin Thank you for your video. I don't think that version of the FWB sport ever made it to the UK. Shame really cos it seems like a nice rifle. Regards
FWD is my favorite and my go-to rifle for everything, but mostly for distance. It is a beautiful work of engineering. I still find it at AOA for sale. Thank you for sharing, and always fantastic video!
My old 124D has been shot many thousands of times, and it`s smoothness has to be felt to be believed. When reasonably clean, it is still a one hole shooter. It still looks like it hasn`t been shot at all.
What a beautfiul rifle (Never heard of a Feinwerkbau before)...and great shooting as always Kevin I announced to my wife last night "Oooh, fine day tomorrow!...Im doing some shooting!!😁" ...so yeah, naturally its p....ing down today 😂 So a huge thank you for posting and sharing with us Kevin...it really does help fill the void when we miss our weekend 'plink' 🥰 -Kia kaha
I have seen these Feinwerkbau rifles listed by a Canadian Air Gun dealer previously, but now notice that this maker has been removed from their listings of air rifles. Seems to be a real pity from what I see here Kevin. Pretty fair grouping from a spring type air rifle. I wish now I could have had the chance to buy one.
I dont think the pellet climb was down to you or the pellets, most likely down to the grease warm up, remember continuous shooting also warms the spring and the seal. Anyway I thought you and the gun did good, Very fast lock time not to be sneezed at. Some interesting auctions coming up you guys over the pond should take a look.
@@razor1962 The heavily contoured ambidextrous stock would likely require a full 10/4 blank, and there's some pretty elaborate detail work. The Bespoke design was a Specific one off for FWB, and that all costs REAL Money ! 🤑 Minelli hires some of the finest Craftsmen in the world and provides them with the finest Equipment and Materials ! 😉👍 Quality is no more accident at Minelli... ☝️🤨
Beautiful Rifle. Question for you. What scope are you using? I have a Beeman R1 circa mid 80's that needs a good optic. I have an original 68R in 4x-12x that came apart internally. I'm looking for a good scope capable of withstanding the recoil/
I agree for scope failing. I have a HW98 177. 19joules, I can`t find a scope for it. All moves. I`ve essay mainly Hawkes, but an element Helix too. The facts are shifting of POI in in vertical line, downward direcction. Now is at 16 joules, but still giving problems .The same shifting with a hawke 8-32x50.
Hello, I am allmost sure that all my problems with my HW 98 come from the barrel drop, that is quite evident, all the scopes I mounted on it had to be adjusted by the vertical turret, near to the top end. May be this is the problem with yours. Thank you for your beautiful videos. Cheers @@razor1962
@@user-hr8eb9rx6nThe Diana Bullseye ZR Mount both gets you past the recoil issues, and actually is a drooped mount, but it is a High... Long... Mount ! 😳
The Beeman 68R IS a genuine Hakko scope, and can still be repaired but not under warranty... 🤷🏼♂️ The lenses are Japanese ED glass, and the scope does retain a collectible value. 😉👍
The late model FWB Sport comes in at 8.2 lbs. The FWB 124 was 6.8 lbs. more in line with the HW50S but the power level is more in line with the HW95K. Honestly the FWB124 is easier to work on and handles far better in the field. 😉👍 The FWB127 in .22 is still to this Very Day one of the single Best hunting Springers EVER MADE ! Naturally you already own a .22 HW95K So unless an FWB 127 just falls into your lap You're already Golden. 🤷🏼♂️ A properly tuned 124/127 is in my opinion a much smoother and marginally lighter rifle, but the 95 has a much better trigger, and I doubt your taken in by esoterics like tuning and smoothness... 😕
Folks tend to only ever see Half of this equation... 🤦🏼♂️ YES... You want the threads to stick (Use either Vibra-Tite VC3 or Blue Loctite) "BUT" You also want the head of the screw to slip freely in the stock, otherwise it binds in the stock and twists back out with every subsequent recoil ! 😉 So try to grease the underside of the head of the screw and use either Delrin washers or brass screw cups in the stock itself... 😉👍 You can find Delrin inserts on the Air Rifle Headquarters FWB 124 Page. These will also fit Weihrauchs and many other Springers! 👌☺️ HTH Prof M
I 'm trying to decide if to get one of these from AOA but $695 is a lot of dough. Does this rifle have any plastic parts on it? And thanks for the video.
I think I'd split the difference and get an HW95 Field Pro, and still have money left for a decent tune kit ? 🤔 It takes allot more work to bring the FWB Sport up to that level of performance and it only comes in .177... 🤷🏼♂️
@@marcmyers1465 I have a HW95 and a R9, always wanted a FWB 124 but hearing the new one has a plastic trigger guard has turned me off. Especially for 700 clams.
@@whiskeykilmer1866It takes a bit of work to get the FWB 120 triggers to the same sensitivity as the Rekord trigger, and about $150.00 in after market parts. You can bring the stock trigger very close, but it takes time and quite a bit of fiddling. The primary Charm of the 120's is the Accuracy, Weight, Handling, and No Small amount of Superior Engineering on the part of Feinwerkbau... 😳 When a 50 year old format can go head to head with it's modern contemporaries after a full 50 years of wear and tear... Well, that's just IN YOUR FACE Precision Engineering ! 😁👍 The Balance, Handling and Power to Weight ratio have always been the high water mark of every Sport Springer to ever follow suit... 🤷🏼♂️ The HW95K and Late model HW50S come the closest. The main difference of the Field Pro is the true carbine barrel ! 😉 That changes up the length, weight and balance, and that barrel weight is threaded on with standard fittings allowing you to augment a proper moderator. 😊 Naturally a clever sort could simply order the barrel to bring their 95 to the same configuration, but for the same price difference you are getting a Weihrauch scope, mounts, and premium muzzle weight that can be discreetly switched whenever it suits you.🤔 It's Allot harder for "Most" folks to tune the late model FWB Sport to put the stem on the Apple 🍎 like Kevin did, and I personally wouldn't wager on the results, but there are a Million and Six ways to tune an FWB 120 Series these days ! 😉👍
Marc's right. Those are BKLs. Also, note the scope stop behind the front ring. I had a hard time with scope creep on that rifle. There's a gouge in the receiver to prove it. Still makes me sick to my stomach. To think of that glaring blemish on an otherwise flawless rifle.
@@TallCoolOne51Recommend either the Drooped BKL Mounts or the Diana ZR Mount. 😉👍 Scope wise, the shorter the better... FWB's can be hard on scopes ! 🤷🏼♂️
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The way the barrel meets the chamber is so clean, and that stock, what a nice looking air rifle.
Agreed. It's very attractive. Thanks for watching.
Something I noticed about both of my Sports. They like a clean barrel. Pull two patches through every 100 shots or so and it just stacks pellet on top of pellet
Good to know, my friend.
FWBs are renowned for being fussy about hygeine. 😉
@@danchaloner1357 Good to know!
That fourth shot was so satisfying to watch 🎉
Thanks very much, and thanks for watching.
I'm not familiar with the latest FWB sport. Thanks for showing and telling about this rifle Kevin. 👍
Thanks for watching, Ron.
Dear Kevin
Thank you for your video. I don't think that version of the FWB sport ever made it to the UK.
Shame really cos it seems like a nice rifle.
Regards
It is indeed a nice rifle. Thanks for watching.
FWD is my favorite and my go-to rifle for everything, but mostly for distance. It is a beautiful work of engineering. I still find it at AOA for sale. Thank you for sharing, and always fantastic video!
Thanks Gibster.
My old 124D has been shot many thousands of times, and it`s smoothness has to be felt to be believed. When reasonably clean, it is still a one hole shooter. It still looks like it hasn`t been shot at all.
Awesome. Such a classic rifle. Thanks for watching.
Sweet Shooting😂
Really nice shooter you’ve got there, I’ve never even seen one local to me over here in England they’re super rare.
Thanks very much for watching.
Always Good to see you posting Frosti ! 😉👍
What a beautfiul rifle (Never heard of a Feinwerkbau before)...and great shooting as always Kevin
I announced to my wife last night "Oooh, fine day tomorrow!...Im doing some shooting!!😁"
...so yeah, naturally its p....ing down today 😂
So a huge thank you for posting and sharing with us Kevin...it really does help fill the void when we miss our weekend 'plink' 🥰
-Kia kaha
So glad to hear that you're enjoying the channel.
Haven't had mine out since spring time. Need to get it out and sling a little lead! Nice shooting 🎯
James from Michigan
Thanks, James. Enjoy that rifle.
Now just needs a blued steel muzzle end piece Kevin.
That would be the crowning touch, wouldn't it.
Thanks for watching, my friend.
Another fine craftsmanship from FWB THANKS
Thanks for watching.
This looks like a fine air rifle with potential to be accurate. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching, Bruce.
sexy rifle. Thanks again Kevin for shearing.. Great job.
Thanks, John.👍
Thanks for making these videos Kevin ! Appreciate it and good shooting have a little rest but not to long though
Thanks Dave!
Very nice. I love my FWB pistol. I've always wanted one of their rifles.
It's never too late, my friend. Thanks for watching.
Great video as always. Love a good tuned rifle. Take care.
Thank you, Norman.
Lovely shooting and greet video
Thanks as always, my friend.
I have seen these Feinwerkbau rifles listed by a Canadian Air Gun dealer previously, but now notice that this maker has been removed from their listings of air rifles.
Seems to be a real pity from what I see here Kevin. Pretty fair grouping from a spring type air rifle. I wish now I could have had the chance to buy one.
It's a wonderful rifle. Thanks for watching.
very nice rifle, I have to get one in futuer!😁
Don't wait too long. They don't make 'em anymore. Thanks for watching.
I dont think the pellet climb was down to you or the pellets, most likely down to the grease warm up, remember continuous shooting also warms the spring and the seal. Anyway I thought you and the gun did good, Very fast lock time not to be sneezed at. Some interesting auctions coming up you guys over the pond should take a look.
Could be David. If had similar performance from other rifles.
When I shoot with the same Caldwell shooting bag my HW95 doesn’t like being rested on the bag without my hand underneath the stock.
Yeah, a lot of people tell me that, but I seem to do okay like that.
Thanks for watching, my friend.
Might depend on how tightly you packed the bag ? 🤷🏼♂️
i gotta get my 124 out for some trigger time before the weather gets too bad!
Definitely.
Howdy Bud!
What's up, Nibs?
busy day today. got some good shooting in though!
@WalnutandSteel a
Always makes for a good day.
Either the receiver is moving just a tad in the stock, or in the worst case, the internals of the scope may be slowly failing. Cheers from Texas!
Thanks, Mike. I'll look into it.
That Minelli Stock was Not inexpensive... ☝️🤨 Probably added significantly to the asking price. 🤔
That's a good point, Marc.
@@razor1962 The heavily contoured ambidextrous stock would likely require a full 10/4 blank, and there's some pretty elaborate detail work. The Bespoke design was a Specific one off for FWB, and that all costs REAL Money ! 🤑
Minelli hires some of the finest Craftsmen in the world and provides them with the finest Equipment and Materials ! 😉👍
Quality is no more accident at Minelli... ☝️🤨
Sir please review the benjamin trail NP XL , im from Indonesia
If I get the chance to pick one up at a good price, I'll certainly review it on the channel.
Thanks for watching, my friend.
Hey, very nice rifle, which obviously performs well.
May I ask: would you consider it in cal .22 ?
It's not available in .22 to my knowledge.
@@razor1962 I see. A bit of a shame, as it would certainly be ideal in that caliber.
Beautiful Rifle. Question for you. What scope are you using? I have a Beeman R1 circa mid 80's that needs a good optic. I have an original 68R in 4x-12x that came apart internally. I'm looking for a good scope capable of withstanding the recoil/
I agree for scope failing. I have a HW98 177. 19joules, I can`t find a scope for it. All moves. I`ve essay mainly Hawkes, but an element Helix too. The facts are shifting of POI in in vertical line, downward direcction. Now is at 16 joules, but still giving problems .The same shifting with a hawke 8-32x50.
She's wearing a Hawke Airmax 4-12 X 40mm. Thanks for watching, my friend.
Hello, I am allmost sure that all my problems with my HW 98 come from the barrel drop, that is quite evident, all the scopes I mounted on it had to be adjusted by the vertical turret, near to the top end.
May be this is the problem with yours. Thank you for your beautiful videos.
Cheers @@razor1962
@@user-hr8eb9rx6nThe Diana Bullseye ZR Mount both gets you past the recoil issues, and actually is a drooped mount, but it is a High... Long... Mount ! 😳
The Beeman 68R IS a genuine Hakko scope, and can still be repaired but not under warranty... 🤷🏼♂️ The lenses are Japanese ED glass, and the scope does retain a collectible value. 😉👍
Good morning 🌄. That's a sweet looking rifle.
Comparing it to your HW50, what are your thoughts? 🧐💭
BTW, have a great Sunday.
Thanks! Hard to choose between the 50S and the Sport but I think that the sport edges out the 50 in looks and performance.
The late model FWB Sport comes in at 8.2 lbs. The FWB 124 was 6.8 lbs. more in line with the HW50S but the power level is more in line with the HW95K.
Honestly the FWB124 is easier to work on and handles far better in the field. 😉👍
The FWB127 in .22 is still to this Very Day one of the single Best hunting Springers EVER MADE !
Naturally you already own a .22 HW95K So unless an FWB 127 just falls into your lap You're already Golden. 🤷🏼♂️ A properly tuned 124/127 is in my opinion a much smoother and marginally lighter rifle, but the 95 has a much better trigger, and I doubt your taken in by esoterics like tuning and smoothness... 😕
great video how many fps is it🤔
Thanks! Getting 880 with 8.2gr pellets.
Nice rig what is the full name of it not abbreviated? Super group 😎👍🏻
FWB stands for Feinwerkbau. They're located in Oberndorf, Germany.
@@razor1962 I thought it was that one never knew how to pronounce it .
Do you always use some loctite on the stock screws of your springers?
Not unless they give me trouble.
Folks tend to only ever see Half of this equation... 🤦🏼♂️ YES... You want the threads to stick (Use either Vibra-Tite VC3 or Blue Loctite) "BUT" You also want the head of the screw to slip freely in the stock, otherwise it binds in the stock and twists back out with every subsequent recoil ! 😉 So try to grease the underside of the head of the screw and use either Delrin washers or brass screw cups in the stock itself... 😉👍
You can find Delrin inserts on the Air Rifle Headquarters FWB 124 Page. These will also fit Weihrauchs and many other Springers! 👌☺️ HTH Prof M
What pellets are you using?
H&N Field Target Trophy.
I 'm trying to decide if to get one of these from AOA but $695 is a lot of dough. Does this rifle have any plastic parts on it? And thanks for the video.
The trigger guard is made of plastic. Thanks for watching.
I think I'd split the difference and get an HW95 Field Pro, and still have money left for a decent tune kit ? 🤔 It takes allot more work to bring the FWB Sport up to that level of performance and it only comes in .177... 🤷🏼♂️
Might want to see if you could upgrade to an Airmax 3-9×40 and BKL mount but I've heard no complaints about the Weihrauch. 😊
@@marcmyers1465 I have a HW95 and a R9, always wanted a FWB 124 but hearing the new one has a plastic trigger guard has turned me off. Especially for 700 clams.
@@whiskeykilmer1866It takes a bit of work to get the FWB 120 triggers to the same sensitivity as the Rekord trigger, and about $150.00 in after market parts. You can bring the stock trigger very close, but it takes time and quite a bit of fiddling.
The primary Charm of the 120's is the Accuracy, Weight, Handling, and No Small amount of Superior Engineering on the part of Feinwerkbau... 😳 When a 50 year old format can go head to head with it's modern contemporaries after a full 50 years of wear and tear... Well, that's just IN YOUR FACE Precision Engineering ! 😁👍
The Balance, Handling and Power to Weight ratio have always been the high water mark of every Sport Springer to ever follow suit... 🤷🏼♂️
The HW95K and Late model HW50S come the closest.
The main difference of the Field Pro is the true carbine barrel ! 😉 That changes up the length, weight and balance, and that barrel weight is threaded on with standard fittings allowing you to augment a proper moderator. 😊 Naturally a clever sort could simply order the barrel to bring their 95 to the same configuration, but for the same price difference you are getting a Weihrauch scope, mounts, and premium muzzle weight that can be discreetly switched whenever it suits you.🤔 It's Allot harder for "Most" folks to tune the late model FWB Sport to put the stem on the Apple 🍎 like Kevin did, and I personally wouldn't wager on the results, but there are a Million and Six ways to tune an FWB 120 Series these days ! 😉👍
What scope mounts are you using?
Those are BKL Double Straps... Solid As A Rock ! 😉👍
Marc's right. Those are BKLs. Also, note the scope stop behind the front ring. I had a hard time with scope creep on that rifle. There's a gouge in the receiver to prove it. Still makes me sick to my stomach. To think of that glaring blemish on an otherwise flawless rifle.
@@razor1962 Ouch! I have the FWB Sport still BNIB while I decide on mounts.
@@TallCoolOne51Recommend either the Drooped BKL Mounts or the Diana ZR Mount. 😉👍 Scope wise, the shorter the better... FWB's can be hard on scopes ! 🤷🏼♂️
@marcmyers1465 Thanks I'll keep that in mind