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    FX Dreamline has its First Failure

    How old and how much had the rifle been shot when you noticed these leaks? Hopefully it wasn't shipped in that condition, but I question the QC of some makers.
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    Brocock/BRK Airguns that are an upgrade from my Brocock Sniper HP

    The only one I own is the RAW, and it's excellent. I've owned a Brocock Sniper, and the RAW is definitely an upgrade.
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    Daystate Questions about cleaning the Alpha/Delta Wolf barrel

    The manual says the barrel and chrono should be cleaned as a unit and not stripped down, with barrel on or off the rifle. It also says that appropriate cleaning solutions are fine. The inside surface of the chrono module is instructed to be cleaned with a pistol rod and soft patch, gently. It's...
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    For the newcomers on thinking this will be cheaper than powder burners.

    We might discover that we don't need half the meds we take! Now, bourbon......
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    For the newcomers on thinking this will be cheaper than powder burners.

    The elephant in the room which hasn't been mentioned is the fundamental design of the PCP. It is a contraption that depends on O rings, springs, valves and seals to work properly, if at all. How long does that combination last before something fails? Compared to a cartridge firearm, not very...
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    Newbie question, storing loaded?

    I don't think there is any mechanical risk, but I'd be inclined to remove the magazine and decock on the chambered pellet. Then it's just a matter of cocking and firing. Except for a handgun carried for defense, a cocked and loaded weapon of any sort bothers me. But maybe I'm the exception.
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    Daystate Daystate Revere or Weihrauch HW100 for field target.

    I got my Revere down to about 7 ounces with no spring changes, using the sear engagement setting as described above. I think that's about as light as it can be set safely without some gunsmithing. And yes, the Red Wolf feels different. It's a pressure switch and will always feel like one...
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    Daystate Daystate Revere or Weihrauch HW100 for field target.

    I had the same issue. Leave out the grub screw and use a drop of low strength locking compound on top of the set screw. I did it over a year ago and it's been perfect.
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    Daystate Daystate Revere or Weihrauch HW100 for field target.

    I own both rifles, they are both excellent, but I would choose the HW100. It has a better trigger, both the trigger and the rifle are more owner friendly for tuning, I like the adjustable stock comb, and the barrel is easily removeable if desired for cleaning. Also, the Weihrauch magazine...
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    N/A Choked vs unchoked barrel with pellets and slugs

    Unfortunately, I don't have those rifles now. All I can say from memory, the amount of constriction was less than the more heavily choked air rifle barrels, and probably similar to the more lightly choked. It could be felt with a cleaning patch, so I'm sure it was measurable, although I never...
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    N/A Choked vs unchoked barrel with pellets and slugs

    It's an interesting topic. When I was involved in RF benchrest, I had a couple of Calfee built rifles. Both shot great, and both had choked barrels. Based on that, I would not discount a choked barrel for slugs. If you know the exact diameter of your slug, then a non-choked barrel might be...
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    I now have access to a fully stocked machine shop, what should I build?

    It's like Ansel Adams said of the importance of the camera. The most important part is 6 inches behind it!
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    N/A Choked vs unchoked barrel with pellets and slugs

    There are excellent barrels made in both styles. The effectiveness and/or need for a choked muzzle depends, at least in part, on the primary barrel dimensions, the fit of the projectile, and the manufacturing process. My suggestion is to choose a barrel with a good reputation in your chosen...
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    Pellets and slugs from the same gun and barrel at 100

    This is very interesting, and impressive. I never thought that slugs and pellets could both be shot with precision from the same barrel. But, my wife says I'm always wrong, and she usually isn't!
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    Benjamin Need help with stuck slugs in Bulldog barrel

    Definitely remove the barrel. Then, a wood dowel and hammer. If results aren't forthcoming, get a bigger hammer. Repeat.
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    HW 50 Accuracy improvement by accident

    Whether harmonics or air turbulence control, it worked. Sometimes great things are achieved through hard work and perseverance. And sometimes the blind hog finds an acorn. Claim the former and enjoy the latter!
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    Taipan Veteran Gen 2 Question

    As I recall, the lever that operates the anti-double load mechanism is actuated directly off the cocking arm. With the linkages required to do that with the forward cocking lever, it is probably a design nightmare and not considered worth the time and money to attempt. I'm sure that is...
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    Taipan Taipan Vet 2 Tactical with slow leak

    You can use most any fluid to find the leak. I like to use some type of oil if I can get it to the site I want to check. Since it has no natural bubbles, a leak will show up clearly. Balloon over the muzzle will indicate a leak from the valve, but I doubt if that is your problem. Since it's...
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    Daisy bought out Crosman

    Private equity firms in action. They buy companies for only one reason, to flip for a profit. They can sometimes package with other companies in their portfolio and create some value, or cut expenses to the bone. Usually neither the products nor the customers benefit.
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    FX Anyone have a tune for .22 JSB MRD in a Panthera with 500mm barrel?

    Greg, I can't say that I understand the aerodynamics behind your description, but I certainly don't have the experience to doubt it. As I mentioned, I was drawing from my experience in load development and barrel selection in cartridge rifles. That might be a faulty comparison, and I apologize...