Finally picked one out

jerry · 07-03-2007, 04:42 PM

A local gun shop has these for $199.00. I'm glad I got to hold one. I was leaning Gamo but this gun blows them away. It is interesting to note how many customers that bought the RWS 34 have brought targets in to hang by the pellet gun rack. He dosen't have layawy, so I need to scrape up a few more dollars to add to what I have. Hopefully within the month of July.

RWS Air Guns 34 Panther Combo

SilverRun · 07-03-2007, 07:38 PM

Looks like a nice air rifle. I have a Gamo that I rarely shoot. Mine is the standard old air rifle - .17 cal. @1,000fps. I like that .22 cal - I may have to look into that.

I was surprised at how accurate mine is at reasonable ranges. It came with a decent little scope. I was picking the "cherry tomatoes" off the wife's tomato plant in the back yard @ about 10-15 steps the last time I had it out. I was impressed with it.

ArkansasHunter · 07-03-2007, 07:49 PM

jerry I can't blame you for wanting one of those ! It is butiful, very nice...A.H

buck25 · 11-20-2007, 09:06 AM

the cabelas outfitter hunter series is a bad a-- gun to shoot as well. less expensive, and comes with pba ammo, 3-9x40 mil scope, and will shoot up to 1200 ft. per sec. with pba ammo. 1000 ft. per sec with regular ammo. i reccomend the raptor ammo for this gun.

jerry · 11-20-2007, 11:07 AM

The RWS is working out good. Iv'e harvested 4 squirells with it this year so far.

rckymtnboy · 11-20-2007, 11:11 AM

When you field dress a squirrel, do you need to leave indication of it's sex attached until you get to a game check? LOL.

Oxford · 11-20-2007, 11:38 AM

Jerry...You got my interest up with your post so I looked in Auction Arms, too, to see if they were being sold there and for what price. Here's what I found:

UMAREX #216-6160 Model 34 .177 Caliber
This is our most popular model. Accuracy, power and style combined into one affordable rifle. Using our time proven spring piston powerplant housed in a breakbarrel rifle, the Model 34 in .177 caliber is capable of smoking the 1000fps plateau. Though designed as a workhorse airgun devoid of extra trimmings, this rifle is still graced with polished blued metalwork, a full sized hardwood able trigger, an automatic safety,and a finely rifled barrel.

This model is also offered in a carbine version for those shooters seeking a compact, potent sporting rifle. In addition, the Model 34 is a available in two all weather versions, both with extremely durable black epoxy finishes on the stocks. The 34N has a nickel-electrolysis finish on the metalwork, while the 34B has a discrete matte black coating on its metal. The combinations of special finishes on the stock and metal make these two editions relatively maintenance free, while creating an eye-catching impression. For those shooters looking for a magnum airgun on a mini budget, look no further than the RWS Model 34.

Caliber: .177
Total Length: 45"
Barrel Length: 19"
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Velocity in fps: 1000
Trigger Pull: 3.3lbs
Cocking Effort: 33lbs

Mfg: UMAR
MfgNo: 216-6160
Current Price: $183.00

jerry · 11-20-2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rckymtnboy

When you field dress a squirrel, do you need to leave indication of it's sex attached until you get to a game check? LOL.

Usually just leave the antlers on them

The gun is nice Ox.
Only draw back was a complicated scope mount system. One of our other members had the same issue I believe. Once the scope mount was setled in and lok-tighted, everything was fine.

trapfreek · 11-21-2007, 12:25 PM

Looks like a nice rifle Jerry What do you use to kill the squirrels .22 or.177 ?

jerry · 11-21-2007, 12:41 PM

.177, I splurge and use the Gamo PBA (gold plated ammo) a little spendy at .11 per round, but worth it for squirells. Pretty much have to head shoot them. I tried a frontal chest shot. The PBA penetrated, but just sloweed him down some to get in position for a head shot.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/thumbs/25036PBA.jpg

This was one of the targets I used to sight in with.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/thum...WS_SightIN.jpg

ArkansasHunter · 11-21-2007, 01:11 PM

jerry i would highly recomend doing what tommy does and thats round up all the scrap metals and sell them to the recyclers.
Just stay off my side of the highway when you go to pick up aluminum cans

A,H

jerry · 11-21-2007, 02:13 PM

Junki'n is good business right now, steel is going for about 180 per ton here

07-03-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,875 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Finally picked one out A local gun shop has these for $199.00. I'm glad I got to hold one. I was leaning Gamo but this gun blows them away. It is interesting to note how many customers that bought the RWS 34 have brought targets in to hang by the pellet gun rack. He dosen't have layawy, so I need to scrape up a few more dollars to add to what I have. Hopefully within the month of July. RWS Air Guns 34 Panther Combo

11-20-2007, 11:11 AM	#6
rckymtnboy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I am a dual resident. Posts: 340 Images: 20	When you field dress a squirrel, do you need to leave indication of it's sex attached until you get to a game check? LOL. __________________ When they come for my guns, I'll give 'em the bullets first!

11-20-2007, 11:38 AM	#7
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,023 Blog Entries: 4	Jerry...You got my interest up with your post so I looked in Auction Arms, too, to see if they were being sold there and for what price. Here's what I found: UMAREX #216-6160 Model 34 .177 Caliber This is our most popular model. Accuracy, power and style combined into one affordable rifle. Using our time proven spring piston powerplant housed in a breakbarrel rifle, the Model 34 in .177 caliber is capable of smoking the 1000fps plateau. Though designed as a workhorse airgun devoid of extra trimmings, this rifle is still graced with polished blued metalwork, a full sized hardwood able trigger, an automatic safety,and a finely rifled barrel. This model is also offered in a carbine version for those shooters seeking a compact, potent sporting rifle. In addition, the Model 34 is a available in two all weather versions, both with extremely durable black epoxy finishes on the stocks. The 34N has a nickel-electrolysis finish on the metalwork, while the 34B has a discrete matte black coating on its metal. The combinations of special finishes on the stock and metal make these two editions relatively maintenance free, while creating an eye-catching impression. For those shooters looking for a magnum airgun on a mini budget, look no further than the RWS Model 34. Caliber: .177 Total Length: 45" Barrel Length: 19" Weight: 7.5 lbs Velocity in fps: 1000 Trigger Pull: 3.3lbs Cocking Effort: 33lbs Mfg: UMAR MfgNo: 216-6160 Current Price: $183.00 __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right". Last edited by Oxford; 11-20-2007 at 11:42 AM.

07-03-2007, 07:38 PM	#2
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	Looks like a nice air rifle. I have a Gamo that I rarely shoot. Mine is the standard old air rifle - .17 cal. @1,000fps. I like that .22 cal - I may have to look into that. I was surprised at how accurate mine is at reasonable ranges. It came with a decent little scope. I was picking the "cherry tomatoes" off the wife's tomato plant in the back yard @ about 10-15 steps the last time I had it out. I was impressed with it.

07-03-2007, 07:49 PM	#3
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,690	jerry I can't blame you for wanting one of those ! It is butiful, very nice...A.H

11-20-2007, 09:06 AM	#4
buck25 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	the cabelas outfitter hunter series is a bad a-- gun to shoot as well. less expensive, and comes with pba ammo, 3-9x40 mil scope, and will shoot up to 1200 ft. per sec. with pba ammo. 1000 ft. per sec with regular ammo. i reccomend the raptor ammo for this gun.

11-20-2007, 11:07 AM	#5
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,875 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	The RWS is working out good. Iv'e harvested 4 squirells with it this year so far.

11-21-2007, 12:25 PM	#9
trapfreek Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 491	Looks like a nice rifle Jerry What do you use to kill the squirrels .22 or.177 ?

11-21-2007, 12:41 PM	#10
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,875 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	.177, I splurge and use the Gamo PBA (gold plated ammo) a little spendy at .11 per round, but worth it for squirells. Pretty much have to head shoot them. I tried a frontal chest shot. The PBA penetrated, but just sloweed him down some to get in position for a head shot. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/thumbs/25036PBA.jpg This was one of the targets I used to sight in with. http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/thum...WS_SightIN.jpg

11-21-2007, 01:11 PM	#11
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,690	jerry i would highly recomend doing what tommy does and thats round up all the scrap metals and sell them to the recyclers. Just stay off my side of the highway when you go to pick up aluminum cans A,H

11-21-2007, 02:13 PM	#12
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,875 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Junki'n is good business right now, steel is going for about 180 per ton here