Recent content by SteveP-52

50+ rifles and have yet to use a warranty. Just easier to save all the hassles, do it myself if there was an issue and know what's actually inside and not whatever the company claims they did to it. Crosman Optimus was my first teardown and tweak and their parts are cheap and easy to get anyway.

Thanks for the reminder BG. The breaches on all mine were just hard, straight edges. Member of another forum suggested using a Dremel #952 stone turned by hand to bevel the breech. Got one and took my time, but it took that edge off and made loading easier. Might also try using something to...

Bought a couple of these years ago from PA when I first got back into shooting, but you can likely make your own homemade versions cheaper.

There are. Had the spring version of your Vantage in the Optimus more than a few years back. Like thumbholes and arranged a trade for Benji Titan stock a fellow member of another forum had. Don't have the action anymore, but I still have the Titan stock with a Benji Prowler .22 in it. Scope...

The Hammers scopes definitely aren't higher quality by any means, but considering the junk that's been included on any number of rifles I've bought, they're at least a couple steps above all of them.

Excellent choices and own a pair of R7 badged versions of the 30 myself. Can't disagree with KWK about the 95 either owning a 95 and R9. Undercover vs break barrel is a never ending debate. To each his or her own but never had the itch for one myself and will happily stick with my break barrels :)

Find their contact info and email them direct to ask about both use on springers and their warranty. The Hawke Vantage line used to only be rated for springers under 12fpe but they may well have changed that. Emailing them will get a more current answer. As already mentioned, maybe save your...

It's a Daisy Model 25 but the members who know way more about them will have to chime in to give you a better idea on how old it might be.

Vantage as already mentioned is only supposed to hold up on 12fpe or less springers. Didn't know that myself when I bought quite a few of them and so far, they've all held up well on everything from the 15-20fpe springer and gas ram rifles I have them on. They're also all IR versions and have...

The Vortex rams I've tinkered with have all said Max pressure 150 Bar and not to fill them over that. I've never owned the bigger 125 or 135, but at least in the Model 95's and 87QE's I've had, they were all set right around 125 Bar, so just a wild guess on my part but to get the higher power of...

I have one in .22 I got from Midway USA as what they call a "Blemished" item. Turned out to be a return by another member of GTA after he shot it a whole 3 times and decided it was harder to cock than he thought it would be. It's the QE version but no complaints from me since it was only $118...

Still own the Model 95 .25 that was my first rifle getting back into shooting 9 years ago although now it's spring powered and yep, the Turkish Walnut stocks are very nice. Couple things that might help: - One of the best things I learned was from a very good friend on another forum. The...

One to at least consider, springer rated, under $100 and rings are included. I own one and although early yet, seems to be holding up well. https://www.opticsplanet.com/wulf-optics-fireball-3-9x40-ao-rifle-scope-1in-tube-second-focal-plane.html The Hammers line would be another. You can find...

And at least from just looking at their website, they do in .177...lol https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crosman-6177-Wadcutter-Pellets-177-Pellet-Lead-Wadcutter-Pellet-250-Per-Tin/20753519?from=/search

I actually work at a Walmart here in NY. Don't often get near sporting goods but I'll have to make time to stroll by and see what if anything is in the case.