PCP rifle · Snowpeak MAT300
Snowpeak MAT300 PCP Match Target Rifle .177 (Sub-500 fps)
Entry-level 10m Olympic-style match rifle. Fully regulated, multi-match trigger from 0.1-2 lbs, laminate adjustable stock. Sub-500 fps Canadian. Several Canadian clubs use these in youth programs.
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Quick take
The only Olympic-style match rifle in the partner's catalog — single-shot, fully regulated, multi-match trigger with pull from 0.1-2 lbs. Laminate adjustable match stock fits to the shooter. Ships in a hard case with cut foam. Used by several Canadian clubs in youth programs. 100% positive on 15 orders.
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Specifications
Key specs
| Brand | Snowpeak |
| Model | MAT300 — Entry-level Match Target |
| Caliber | .177 (4.5mm) |
| Muzzle velocity | 495 fps (sub-500 fps Canadian-compliant) |
| Fire mode | Single shot |
| Regulator | Fully regulated (precision) |
| Trigger | Multi-match, 0.1-2 lbs pull |
| Safety | Manual |
| Barrel length | 545mm |
| Dimensions | 1080 × 280 × 50mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Stock | Laminate — adjustable match stock for perfect fit |
| Packaging | Hard carrying case with foam cutout |
| Canadian compliance | Under 500 fps — no PAL required |
| Buyer rating | 100% positive on 15 orders |
The Hunt & Live take
Why this rifle earns the pick
The MAT300 is the only entry-level Olympic match rifle in the partner’s catalog — built for 10-meter ISSF-style competition rather than hunting or general plinking. The headline features: a multi-match trigger that adjusts from 0.1 to 2 pounds (genuinely match-grade weights), a fully-regulated air system for shot-to-shot consistency, and a laminate match stock that adjusts for cheek piece, length of pull, and butt plate to fit the individual shooter.
The partner specifically notes that several Canadian clubs use these in their youth programs — which is the strongest validation a youth/club rifle can get. At this price point, nothing else competes.
What it pairs with
Match shooting uses different gear than hunting:
- Sights: the MAT300 typically uses front globe + rear diopter sights (verify what’s included at checkout) — not optical scopes
- Pellets: premium match-grade .177 pellets — H&N Match, RWS Meisterkugeln, or JSB Match Diabolo
- Refill: 4-Stage Hand Pump — at single-shot match pace, a hand pump is the right fit
Honest trade-offs
Right-handed only. Per the partner: “the stocks are made for right handers, and don’t work well left handed unfortunately.” Left-handed shooters need to look at a different platform.
This is a single-shot match rifle. No magazine, no follow-up shots. Wrong rifle for hunting, plinking, or pest control — buy the Lynx for those use cases.
Sub-500 fps means no power for anything but paper. That’s the entire point — match rifles are tuned for precision, not energy.
Sights / scope arrangement depends on the SKU. Most MAT300 packages ship with diopter sights; some bundles include a hard case only with no sights. Verify the inclusions at checkout.
Entry-level by Olympic standards. This is the right starting point for clubs and developing shooters, but serious competitors will eventually want to upgrade to a Walther LG500 or similar. The MAT300 gives you 80% of the capability at 20% of the cost — perfect for the first 2-3 years of match shooting.
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