Feinwerkbau 800 Evolution
Feinwerkbau Westinger & Altenburger GmbH · Rifle · In Production · 2011
Also known as: FWB 800 Evolution, Feinwerkbau Model 800 Evolution
Overview
The Feinwerkbau 800 Evolution is a single-shot, pre-charged pneumatic .177 (4.5mm) match air rifle built for 10-metre ISSF Olympic-style target shooting. A lighter, more compact evolution of the FWB 800 line, it uses an anodized aluminum stock with an ambidextrous grip and runs from a regulated 200 bar compressed-air cylinder feeding a recoilless action for near-zero movement between shots. It features a five-way adjustable match trigger, adjustable cheekpiece and buttplate, and precision diopter rear and globe front sights.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1030 mm (40.55") |
| Barrel Length | 425 mm (16.73") |
| Height | 285 mm (11.22") |
| Sight Radius | 760 mm (29.92") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 1.5 N (0.3 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 175 m/s (574 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 7.5 J (6 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 10 m (11 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm, .177 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Single Shot Loading Tray
- Safety mechanisms: Dry Fire Mechanism
- Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, 200 Bar Compressed Air Cylinder, Pressure Reducer, Regulated Valve, Five Way Adjustable Match Trigger, Adjustable Cheekpiece, Adjustable Buttplate, Ambidextrous Grip, Diopter Rear Sight, Globe Front Sight, Lightweight Aluminum Stock
Base model
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
The Evolution model trims weight and overall length relative to the standard FWB 800 while retaining the recoilless regulated PCP action, making it popular for younger and smaller-framed competitive shooters.
Background
Feinwerkbau air rifles have been a mainstay of Olympic and ISSF 10-metre air rifle competition for decades, with the 800 series counting numerous world and Olympic medals among the rifles built on its recoilless pre-charged pneumatic platform.