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Walther LGR

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:12 am
by zunmik
Just bought the Walther for bell target, its the only one i came across where the weight distribution did not strain my knackered shoulder, shoots sweet, and it was the right price less than i was going to pay for a new co2 target rifle so a happy chappie, M. :D Pics fairly soon

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:22 pm
by pmh
Good choice.

There was a mention of one for sale on the BBS, but I didn't look at the ad.

I had a go with the Feinwerkbau 300s on Thursday.

I thought it would de difficult to manage, with my left arm still being troublesome, but i found it ok.

My left hand is usually just slightly after the trigger guard anyway, in target stsnce, so all the weight goes straight down.

Kind regards,



Phil

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:35 pm
by zunmik
pmh:1574 wrote:Good choice.

There was a mention of one for sale on the BBS, but I didn't look at the ad.

I had a go with the Feinwerkbau 300s on Thursday.

I thought it would de difficult to manage, with my left arm still being troublesome, but i found it ok.

My left hand is usually just slightly after the trigger guard anyway, in target stsnce, so all the weight goes straight down.

Kind regards,



Phil
I shoot with the left hand next to the trigger guard, i have already found using this posistion its well barrel heavy without the large barrel weight that came with it, after just a couple of hours i'm not yet 100% but about 65% once used to the rifle i hope to improve this greatly.
M.  :wink:

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:15 pm
by pmh
That's a good point.

I am not sure how I would be after an hour.

Kind regards,



Phil

Walther LGR

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:37 pm
by zunmik

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:52 pm
by pmh
Very nice looking rifle indeed.

How easy do you find it to cock?

Kind regards,



Phil

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:04 pm
by zunmik
pmh:1635 wrote:Very nice looking rifle indeed.

How easy do you find it to cock?

Kind regards,



Phil
No trouble at all, its something that every one works out what way suits them, because of the longer lever no more effort than an ssp pistol for me, M.

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:14 pm
by pmh
With the 300s it was easy to leave the rifle kn the bench, resting on it's front bipod and pistol grip heal, then press the butt into the hip and cock.

Quite effortless that way.

Kind regards,



Phil

Re: Walther LGR

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:47 pm
by JonW
zunmik:1634 wrote:Pictures of the Walther lgr, M.

https://picasaweb.google.com/mickson33/ ... 3678675746
That is beautiful, really like the 10m rifles from this era and the engineering that went into them is fantastic.  8)

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:00 am
by zooma
I have a couple of LGR rifles and the weight balance is certainly different to any of the other Classic match rifles in my collection.

Comparing the cocking action against any of the others is also an interesting point as many struggle to cock an SSP - especially when compared with the FWB 300, Original Model 75, Anschutz 380 etc - but find the reverse cocking action of the newer SSP rifles such as the Original Model 100 and Feinwerkbau 600 series a lot easier.

By changing the direction of the cocking stroke and also by changing the pivot angle of the cocking arm so it is no longer runs parallel to the barrel
the manufacturers have made charging the later SSP rifles easier for most people to cock - but they are still awkward when compared with the ease that a side lever springer can be cocked.

The very popular break barrel match rifles such as the Original Model 60, 65 and 66 are also easy to cock, and the Walther LG55 and LGV series of rifles are just sublime - so smooth and creamy feeling.

The SSP rifles win when the trigger is pulled as nothing moves - they are totally "dead" and for many this offsets the slightly awkward cocking cycle.

Walther LGR practice

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:01 pm
by zunmik
Been shooting the "izzie" mostly, not done much with the Walther so i've shot the Walther for last couple of days, what a joy so much easier to shoot with some superb tight groups (not all in the right place :oops: ) just a little final tweak of the sights needed so i will finish that off next week, and then give it a bit more use, M. :D

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:56 pm
by pmh
It's usually a toss up between the 300s and LGR for many people.

I haven't shot the LGR, but I think it has more modern lines than the 300s.

That said, I wouldn't say no to either.

Kind regards,



Phil

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:05 pm
by zooma
You can shoot my LGR on Thursday Phil.

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:51 pm
by pmh
Thanks for the kind offer, I look forward.

However, not sure if I can make this Thursday, given the current circumstances, as I have been busy making arrangements, etc, and the funeral is next Friday morning.

Kind regards,



Phil

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:16 pm
by zunmik
pmh:2081 wrote:Thanks for the kind offer, I look forward.

However, not sure if I can make this Thursday, given the current circumstances, as I have been busy making arrangements, etc, and the funeral is next Friday morning.

Kind regards,



Phil
Blow me i thought you prefered a gat rifle with diopters :wink: , and our thoughts are still with you at this time, atb, M.