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  1. Mick-VA

    Inspirational Shooting

    U.S. Veteran Steve Kirk Uses Breath-Triggered Gun at Wheelchair Games 1980 skiing accident left U.S. Army veteran Steve Kirk with a dislocated neck and little use of his arms or legs. Almost forty years later, Kirk was competing at last week’s National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Kirk took part...
  2. Mick-VA

    New Vortex Diamondback to Watch

    There is a new Diamondback model to watch that has specs and functions suitable for airguns. FFP, focus down to 20 yards. Great reticle with 10 mils of holdover, 23 oz and relatively compact and affordable. Looks like a good choice for bullpups and carbines. i have 4 of their Viper models and...
  3. Mick-VA

    SWFA Missed! SS 2.5-10x 32mm

    Sigh.......could have been a game changer at 9.5oz and 10.9” long. Needs side parallax and mil/mil set up with their fantastic MilQuad reticle. I was pretty enthused til I read the specs. https://swfa.com/swfa-ss-2-5-10x32-ultralight-rifle-scope.html
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    RAW HM1000x Tactical Stock

    Somebody please help me find the owner of the following stock! That’s what I want for hunting purpose. It was loaded on AGN approx June 2015. I can’t find the source. Stumbled across this via google image search
  5. Mick-VA

    RAW HM1000X .25 (60fpe) Arrival

    OK, after the long wait (ordered @ new release); I received my new RAW HM1000X .25 tuned to 60 fpe two days ago. Has the LW polygon and CFOS moderator in a gray laminate LRT stock and all right hand magazines to clear side parallax scopes. For initial tests, mounted up a Hawke sidewinder...
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    Daystate Type 2 Compressor Need pics of Power connection

    My daystate arrived and I have it running off my 4 prong dryer outlet. I used a 6 foot dryer cord. Cut off the Daystate plug and copper crimped connected to the dryer cord. A little kluge but works safely. need pics of others solution for their Daystates. The Daystate cord is a little short...
  7. Mick-VA

    New Daystate 110 volt 4500 compressor

    i received an announcement today $2295 https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/compressors/daystate-4500-psi-compressor-110v/ The personal compressor market intended for airgun use is represented by many models coming from both Asia and Europe. Daystate LTD in partnership with a top quality Italian...
  8. Mick-VA

    FX Wildcat Stock Weight Differences

    Following is some data I wish I had prior to my purchase. Upfront - I love both Wildcats that I own. .22 and .177 and I highly recommend both. Attached is a photo of the two wildcats being discussed. One in Gray/Black Laminate and one in Soft Touch Black Synthetic. The laminate was a $300...
  9. Mick-VA

    WTB Stock Only For Taipan Veteran or Mutant Short

    Please contact me via PM if you have a Taipan Shorty stock in black or brown that you want to part with. Stock only. Dents, dings, scratches, and "handling marks" ok. Looking to get creative on it with some tools. Thanks.
  10. Mick-VA

    Range Extension @ Mix House

    So I got enthused this morning after 3 cups of cold brewed coffee and a leisurely breakfast. I had intended to do a bit of cleanup and weeding but it somehow turned into a 5 hour chop, saw, and clear fest. Resulted in extension of range out to 121.6 yards triple laser verified.. Placed a...
  11. Mick-VA

    Name That Part - FX Wildcat

    Can someone provide the technical term (or part number) for the doohickey I'm pointing at in the attached photo? It sits directly above the junction of where the air cylinder meets the breech. Need the nomenclature to support an email in which I need to describe this part's failure to hold...
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    RAW Data on RAW stock weights

    Some weight data points for RAW HMX stocks. All weighed using food grade scale that weighs down to .05 ounce up to 18 lbs. HMX .357 naked Action 4lbs 1.4 oz with cylinder removed CF cylinder 1lbs 4.05 oz Walnut Sporter naked stock with short euro rail 3 lbs 3.4 oz Walnut Thumbhole naked...
  13. Mick-VA

    Feedback DrippinLead (Roger) Excellent A+++ Seller

    Excellent transaction with rapid and clear communication and follow through. Initial contact/inquiry led to photos and phone call and completed sale within 2 hours. RAW walnut stock received in 2 business days in excellent shape and professionally packed. Bombproof packaging!
  14. Mick-VA

    FX Impact .30 Magazine Needs QC

    Attached are photos of a Impact .30 cal magazine after 2 1/2 weeks of indoor only use. No dirt no dust no weather. 44gr JSB. magazine accompanied Impact USA shipment of May/June 2017. As you can clearly see, the magazine is FULL of lead shavings where the clear cover is clipping the skirts...
  15. Mick-VA

    Feeling Left Out? RAW Deal for a Lefty

    There is HM1000x .357 on the RAW website available today. Left hand walnut sporter. No waiting. Has accessory rail inletted option. Who will be the lucky lefty? Im left handed but I've shot right handed pretty much all my life. I have a right handed HM1000x walnut sporter, highly recommended.
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    Bobro Engineering Scope Mount

    I've been trying out a new to me product from Bobro Engineering that I got from SWFA during the July 4th sale. SWFA also has their house version branded under the SWFA SS line of products. A one piece scope mount for 30mm scope with a quick release lever and built in 20 MOA compensation. It's...
  17. Mick-VA

    One Method for Reg Creep Check

    See description @ following link http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/new-arrival-kalibrgun-22-cricket-carbine-mini/page/2/#post-201219 Follow up data: one characteristic of a good rifle for hunting is NO reg creep. Many PCPs, even the most expensive, can at times have problems with the 1st...
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    New Arrival FX Unicorn!!!

    Having owned a FX Wildcat in .22 for the past 1.5 years; I've always wanted one in .177 cal but have never been able to find one anywhere in the US. Not on various forums, retailer websites. On the AEAC review recently on the .25 version, I posed the question on availability of the .177...
  19. Mick-VA

    New Arrival Kalibrgun .22 Cricket Carbine Mini

    Just came in via brown truck late in the day. Early peak, more to follow. Early data: 6 lbs 10 oz naked 31 inches long naked JSB 18gr @ 846fps 28.6 fpe JSB 15.89gr @ 884fps 27.6 FPE Mechanically pretty much same as bullpup but lighter than most cricket bullpup configurations. Lever action...
  20. Mick-VA

    AGN Tech Vulcan Various Stock Weights

    Some weight data points for consideration. All weighed just now with Ozeri food scale. Gen 3 Wood = 1lb 2oz Gen 4 Wood with new style adjustable butt and euro rail = 1lb 7oz Gen 4 Black Synthetic = 2 lb 3.5 oz The synthetic is a dense hard plastic that is not "soft touch" and slightly slick...