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Offline Traolach

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New Gun Itch
« on: May 06, 2009, 10:54:01 AM »
After not shooting for about 8 months, I've decided to try it again - if the rain stops long enough that is.  Well, after reading the posts and looking at all the sites, I'm getting an itch for something in place of my RWS 460 (if I can sell it). I'm thinking Chinese and maybe getting it tuned.  Could anybody give me your thoughts on a B-30 or B40 in .177?  Also, what price are they going for now? Any opinions will be appreciated.  Thanks!!   Terry

Offline Jaymo

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Re: New Gun Itch
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2009, 12:30:25 PM »
I have a Mike Melick B40 in .22 and I love it. I also have a B30 in .22 that I tuned and installed JM guts in that I also like very much. B30 is longer and about 40 fps more powerful. The B40 has a better trigger. The B30 is bipod friendly.

Aren't you on the Roderus forum(home gunsmithing)?
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Offline Walt

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RE: New Gun Itch
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2009, 12:49:11 PM »
Terry
I have the B40 with home tune. I like it a lot. Very accurate with JSB pellets. I consider it a bench shooter. The only draw back I see is the weight. Probably one of the reasons it is so accurate. I bought mine from Best Air guns for about $275.00 to my door. I think Mike can get a tuned one to your door for around $300.00. You do need to E-mail him for a firm price. Good luck. Which ever one you pick I think you will at least get what you pay for and from my experience with BAM rifles a little bit more.
W

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Re: New Gun Itch
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2009, 01:26:16 PM »
Sorry - that's not me.  Probably someone who just looks like me.  Also thanks for the inforamtion.  Terry

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RE: New Gun Itch
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2009, 10:41:51 PM »
Do you have the RWS up in the classified section? I wasn't able to see it scanning quickly.
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Phil
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w/CenterPoint 4-16x40 Scope


Offline Traolach

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RE: New Gun Itch
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2009, 12:08:29 AM »
No, I don't have it in the classifieds yet.  If you are interested, send me an email at traolach@nehp.net and I'll tell you about it.  BTW, I have both the RWS and Leapers scope mounts for it.  Thanks.

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RE: New Gun Itch
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2009, 03:03:48 PM »
I recently purchased a MM tuned B40 for $290 shipped. Great shooter (sub .5 at 25 yds), heavy, very good trigger. Its quickly become my fav springer. Shipped very quickly also, ordered on Fri, arrived Monday morn. Thanks again Mike...can be found at  http://airgunartisans.com/flyingdragon/