New here, have questions about RWS 34

Hey guys, I've been trying to get some questions answered before I spend the money and this seems like the place for them to be answered.

I'm looking to get my first .22 pellet rifle for small game and target shooting, and I have been looking into the RWS 34

There are several questions i have though before I get one (which i probably will lol)
- How does the sound compare to a .177 shadow 1000?  (my neighbors already put up with that noise )
- Synthetic or wooden stock?

I realize that the gun doesnt come with a recoil place, but I have found a slip-on one that fits so that's good, but what advantages/disadvantages do synthetic/wooden stocks have?  The two springers i have owned (s1k, CFX) are both synthetic stock so I guess I would be kind of a newbie to the wooden stock world.  Any help would be much appreciated

[PeakChick]

Welcome Kyle! I think the RWS 34 in .22 is a great choice, a lot of rifle for the money. I have a 34 Panther in .22 and a 34 (wood) in .177. They are both hard hitting, accurate rifles with great build quality for the money. Personally for a field gun, I would choose the Panther. I like the stock shape and design of the Panther and like the rubber butt pad that comes on the stock.

A consideration with the RWS break barrels is that they are droop barrel rifles by design and will need a dropp compensated scope mount. They are also very active, long springer actions and can be hard on scopes. A good, strong scope like a Leapers or a Banner series Bushnell or better is my choice for a scope. My Panther absolutely ate up the two peice C-mount and 4x RWS scope that came on it in the package that I bought. Fortunately, I bought the package at really good price from a local dealer, so I wasn't that unhappy about seeing the C-mount and scope go south. I use BKL one piece 260 drooper mounts on my big Dianas.

thanks for the advice, but I didn't see a butt pad on the panther, am i wrong?

Also, i see you have a cfx .177 in your "stable," how does the noise level of that compare to your panther?

Oh and could you give me a link to your scope mounts please?

[PeakChick]

De Nada Klyle. Yes, the Panther has a rubber butt pad on the stock, as equipped.

Noise wise, I would say the CFX and 34 are similar. Perhaps the RWS is a bit louder.

[PeakChick]

PS: here is the link to BKL's web site. I bought mine direct:

http://www.bkltech.com/

Straight Shooters and AoA also sell them on thier sites. BKL was prompt about shipping mine out, and they are all the same price on any site.

[shadow]

Welcome Kyle and as Stephanie said the 34's are fine shooter's but require the droop mount and a good scope. I have the 34 in .177 that a purchased from a good friend (Gene of AirGunToy's). He tuned mine and it's a killer, Check the hunting Gate. Again welcome to GTA, FRIENDS, FAMILY and AIRGUNS. Here's a pic of my tuned baby before the scope was mounted. Ed

[vinceb]

...since they share the same basic powerplant.

However, the CFX (in my experience) is somewhat easier to shoot well than a Shadow - and even easier still than the '34. Also, I believe you'd be likely to get more power out of the CFX.

Ya might wanna consider an RWS48 - more power than either, and a real sweet rifle to shoot. It's about 2 lbs or so heavier than a Shadow. They can be had as factory refurbs direct from Umarex USA for about $230.

vinceb - 9/4/2007  10:01 AM

...since they share the same basic powerplant.

However, the CFX (in my experience) is somewhat easier to shoot well than a Shadow - and even easier still than the '34. Also, I believe you'd be likely to get more power out of the CFX.

Ya might wanna consider an RWS48 - more power than either, and a real sweet rifle to shoot. It's about 2 lbs or so heavier than a Shadow. They can be had as factory refurbs direct from Umarex USA for about $230.

Hm that sounds like it might be a good idea.  How does it compare to the 34?  i mean in terms of recoil, loudness, accuracy, etc etc.

also i know it sounds the same as a shadow but peakchick has a cfx so i figured may as well ask about that :p

I dont see the refurbished 48 :\ http://www.umarexusa.com/detail.aspx?ID=73

and wow 9 pound seems really heavy.

Also, is this the drooping scope mount?  http://bkltech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BKL&Product_Code=260&Category_Code=200

do i get it in .007" drop compensation?

[PeakChick]

Kyle, I have a CFX in .22 in addition to my .177. Both are brilliantly accurate rifles, and as Vince mentioned, they are easier to shoot than the RWS break barrels (although, both my 34s are tack drivers). Being a fixed barrel rifle, the CFX is inherently accurate. They also do not require a drooper mount. Power wise I would estimate my CFX in .22 and my Panther to be pretty close. I guess it just boils down to which you prefer a fixed barrel or a break barrel

If you do decide on a 34, and want to use the BKL mount, yes, you want the 260 D7 mount (if you are using a 1" tube scope). That six screw, one piece mount is the answer to a RWS shooters scope mounting nightmares, in my opinion ( I have owned 3 RWS break barrels and I won't consider anything but the BKL mount, pricey but worth every penny).

[PeakChick]

PS: If you go with a .22 CFX, you will need a GRT-III trigger. As I am sure you are aware, the Gamo trigger is garbage.

[vinceb]

He also has refurbs '34s and Panthers for about $130. No Panthers in .22, though.

These prices include shipping, BTW...

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Hm well it's starting to sound like the 34 is beyond my "skill level" i guess you could say. Well unless it's not much harder to shoot than the CFX it isn't, but the 48 sounds like it is out there -> in terms of me being able to use it effectively

Where do you get the CFX in .22? I have heard of gamo guns in .22 but i have *never* seen one

also, with this trigger (which would solve my frustration with gamo..) how do you install it? as you can tell i'm a "noob" i guess when it comes to modifying air guns. Also, would you give me a link to the trigger? my .177 CFX had a problem where the glue on the front sight came loose and the sight rotates 360° around, did you have this problem?

Would you say the cfx is as accurate as the 34?

sorry for all of these questions but i want to be sure of what im getting before i get it

[PeakChick]

Kyle, the CFX in .22 is only currently available from Pryamid. If you buy from Pyramid, use this discount code "NRA-PYRAMID" It will get you 10% off. You don't get free shipping if you use it, but the discount usually still save you a bit.

You can get the GRT-III trigger only one place, and it's a great one, from Charlie Da Tuna. His web site and Pyramid's have links in our "Mall" The GRT-III trigger will be the best $32.00 you have ever spent on an air rifle, guaranteed! It is very easy to install, I have them on both my CFXs. Charlie will E-mail you excellent instructions and it is a 15 minute job, at worst. You will need a Torx bit driver for the stock screws on any Gamo, including the CFX, but they are available anywhere tools are sold, if you don't already have them.

[vinceb]

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