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He does shoot it some. He's certainly not afraid to shoot it and he doesn't treat it like a Faberge egg if that's what you mean.
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. . . . As far as a Whiscombe is concerned, yes, it's a remarkable and beautiful air gun, but it's my thinking that if I wanted to put down $5K for an investment it wouldn't be a air rifle, no matter how much of a work of art it is. I've only got to handle one, and the owner told me he never shot it, just took it out of the safe, wiped it down, and put it away, as he was terrified he would damage it if he shot it. I'd rather put my money into a RAW or maybe one of MAC-1's beautiful benchrest guns. I guess that makes me a function over form guy, with the exception of that damn TX-200.
A buddy of mine has a Whiscombe with three barrels. He bought it about 25 years ago. I think he said he paid $1,100.
But does he shoot it?
He does shoot it some. He's certainly not afraid to shoot it and he doesn't treat it like a Faberge egg if that's what you mean.
I got lucky when I got one of the last ones he produced.
I had almost forgot when he warned me he was going to stop. I got busy working and traveling and let it slip somehow. Then I realized and gave him a ring.
It was lucky for me that the wood and parts were still there. Many folks who ordered at the end flaked out, so I was able to have my way.
A chance meeting I had to attend up near Liverpool put me close enough for a run down to visit with him. He is a retired BAE guy and I am also in the business, so we were connected in more ways than one. His place is in a beautiful part of the country, so it was an absolute pleasure to visit.
I was thinking selfishly when I wished he would keep building. I forgot he was older than me and all that hand work takes a toll on your finger joints. Once I saw him, I was very grateful he built me the gun.
I have several bbls for it but rarely swap. I love the .22 for hunting. It is a real thumper on power and a dream to shoot cause it is almost like a PCP.
I realize I am blessed to have a wife who is very understanding of this. I was started in this business very young and have many friends who were older. That meant they were further along economically and I was being exposed to things that I couldn't afford.
While raising kids, working and traveling all the time, and taking care of the rest... It takes an understanding woman to accommodate all the hobbies and interests.
Of the field capable recoil less spring guns, the Whizzer is my favorite, followed by a TX-200 SR that I was also very lucky to get. That one wasn't overseas, but I still brought it home from 3000 miles away.... The TX uses a slide action and is in .177. It takes more TLC to keep on point and more attention to slope when shooting than the Whizzer.
If you are in a position to try one or get one, I would recommend grabbing them if at all possible. Recoil less spring guns are rare but a real addiction to shoot. And... Because life can be short...