u/Serbian_Hobbyist_95

Feinwerkbau
Feinwerkbau 603
Feinwerkbau 300S
Feinwerkbau 150
Feinwerkbau 65
Anschütz
Anschütz 9015 ONE + Falcon Optics S10i+ 1-10x24i
Anschütz 8001
Anschütz LG380
Anschütz 335 Magnum
Anschütz 335
Diana
Diana Mod. 75HV
Walther
Walther LG400 Anatomic FT + Falcon T50i+ 5-50x60
Walther LP400
Steyr
Steyr EVO 10
Steyr LP5
Brno
Tau 7
Weihrauch
Weihrauch HW98 + Delta Optics Titanium 4-16x42
Weihrauch HW77KT + Vector Optics Veyron 4-16x44
Weihrauch HW97K Special Edition + Vector Optics Veyron 10x44
Weihrauch HW75
Weihrauch HW55T
Weihrauch HW35E + Williams FP-AG peep sight
Weihrauch HW30S + Anschütz 6834 diopter set
Crvena Zastava
Crvena Zastava M97 + Nikon Prostaff EFR 3-9x40
Crvena Zastava M81A
Crvena Zastava M56/M81
Other
Daisy Model 25
Cometa Indian Black
Umarex CP88 Competition

Spent some time properly testing pellets with my Anschütz 8001 yesterday and I honestly came away seriously impressed by this rifle.

We put the rifle in the vice, connected the chronograph and the electronic target. Started the software. And the testing started.

I brought a wide variety of pellets including JSB S100, RWS R10, H&N Finale Match Heavy and several others to see what the rifle actually preferred instead of just guessing based on reputation or what works in other barrels.

Most of the groups were already very good, but once we started testing QYS pellets the rifle suddenly came alive. One particular batch produced some of the tightest groups I’ve personally seen from this rifle.

In the end we managed to shoot a ridiculous 10 shot group measuring only 5.52mm, which absolutely exceeded my expectations.

What impressed me the most is how capable the 8001 really is despite being one of the slimmer and lighter Anschütz match rifles. The balance is excellent, it sits naturally in position, the trigger is phenomenal, the diopter and Centra front sight setup are top tier and the shot count per cylinder is surprisingly good as well.

Honestly, every time I spend more time with this rifle I appreciate it more. It may not always get as much attention as some newer match PCPs, but the precision potential is absolutely there if you take the time to properly test pellets and find what the barrel truly likes.

25shot group at 27yds/25m

Running at 16J / 12 ft-lbs with an AJP riser for scoped shooting, a Rat Works quick fill, and plenty of upgraded internals.

I ended up selling most of my SSP collection because they were honestly just collecting dust. For 10m shooting I already have PCP rifles that suit me better, and the FWB 603 is, in my opinion, still the greatest SSP ever made. Like my father says, “no point in keeping something just to collect dust.”

So the Anschütz 2001 Super Air, Walther LGM1, Walther LGR, and Diana Model 100 all went to new owners. In their place came the Walther LG400 Anatomic Field Target and the Anschütz 9015 ONE.

Now the focus is competition shooting. The Walther will mainly be my Field Target rifle, while the Anschütz is planned for Benchrest and Hunter Field Target. And if I really get deeper into 10m competition, I already have all the conversion parts and spare internals needed to return the Anschütz back to 7.5J trim for proper 10m use.

It’s tuned to 16J / 12 ft-lbs and fitted with an AJP riser for optic use.
Also has a Rat Works quick fill system along with a number of upgraded internal parts.

Quite happy with the new pcp collection. Especially because i can use them all at competitions

For many shooters in former Yugoslavia, rifles like the Anschütz 335 and 335 Magnum were more than just air rifles. They were the foundation of precision shooting for generations.

Back then, expensive match PCP and compressed air rifles were simply out of reach for most clubs and shooters. The 335 filled that gap perfectly. Extremely accurate, beautifully built, reliable and simple to maintain for decades.

A huge number of shooters here learned the fundamentals of precision shooting on these rifles. Trigger control, breathing, follow through and offhand technique were all practiced on 335s in local clubs and ranges across Yugoslavia.

The 335 Magnum later became especially respected because it offered a bit more power while still keeping the legendary Anschütz smoothness, barrel quality and accuracy.

Even today, these rifles are still loved and actively used here. Not just because of nostalgia, but because a properly maintained 335 can still embarrass many modern rifles in the hands of a skilled shooter. They are regarded as one of the best you can use and are still regularly shot with at competitions.

For us, they are not just old springers. They are a piece of shooting history.

Finally got my wrist back

We’ve officially crossed 500 members and I just want to say a huge thank you to every single one of you.

This community started from pure love for springers, and seeing it grow with so many passionate, knowledgeable and supportive people means a lot. From beginners asking their first questions to experienced shooters sharing their setups, tuning tips and knowledge and this is exactly what r/Springers is about.

Let’s keep building this together. More posts, more discussions, more learning, and most importantly, more enjoyment of this amazing hobby.

Here’s to the next 500 and beyond 🍻

For all you springer lovers and fellow nerds, give us a follow and share your posts!

I gave these two everything I’ve learned over the years. Time, effort, trial and error, tuning, polishing and adjusting. All of it went into making them the best shooting rifles I’ve ever owned.

Originally, the HW97K in .22 came in a KT stock, while the HW77K in .177 had the standard beech stock. Over time things evolved. The 77K was upgraded into a laminate stock, and the 97K went through a full custom treatment with various parts and tweaks.

Now the roles feel just right.

A lot of new added parts.

The HW77K in .177 sits in the KT stock and is set up for HFT with a Falcon S10i 1–10x24 MRAD.

The HW97K in .22 is now in the laminate stock, paired with a Delta Optics Titanium 4–16x42 AO.

Both rifles feel exactly how I always imagined them. Balanced, smooth and predictable. Just pure joy to shoot.

I couldn’t be happier or prouder of how they turned out. I honestly wish you could all try them.