Newbie still narrowing things down but leaning towards a Zelos after feedback, and trying to plan the budget.

From my searching, pretty clear a compressor is the recommended.

With that said, I tend to adhd things and would like to make sure going to stick with things before spending a whole bunch.

How doable is enjoying a Zelos with pumping?
(I hope this is the best place for this one. )

The FWB 601 with peeps and post, off of a tripod at 10 Yards.
I shot at a Beeman reduced distance silhouette target with four different pellets, as a test.
I guess Beeman expected the use of a scoped rifle with this target as the animals are reduced from the air rifle distances..
I saw some Crosman 7.6 grain wadcutters (Spain) at the base today so I bought a tin to try out..
So…
#1 is 7.0 grain RWS WC
#2 is 7.33 grain JSB Diablo
#3 is 7.6 grain Crosman WC
#4 is 8.2 grain RWS WC

Went out tonight and didn't see a squirrel or rabbit, desert has been a bit empty it seems. I've been leaving the lizards alone lately until I saw a big one eating a little one. Chased him down and just snatched him up. Didn't know they were cannibals so I decided to help out some little guys tonight and get rid of a bigger bully. Video isn't great, was getting dark and had to change settings for low light which isn't great for slow motion...only 15 frames per second but that brightens the video up.

Pulsar HP .177
JSB 16.2g Exact Beast @ 955fps / 32fpe
Lizard @ 58 yards

I found some links from searching but didn't see anything discussed too recently...

Does anyone have a link for a FX bottle valve for a carbon fiber bottle? I'm looking for the best price and I'm in the USA so stateside preferably, but will order pondside if necessary.

Is there a generic name for the FX valve that I can search or is the valve proprietary to FX?

Thanks in advance fam!

HEY GUYS BEEN WANTING A PINTY FOR AWILE, AND FINALLY GOT ONE. OPENED UP AND ...WOW!!! GORGEOUS REDISH WOOD. VERY HANDY. THIS IS MY FIRST BULLPUP AND I LOVE IT! SO HOLDING AIR.....CHECK....SCOPE RAIL...PERFECT!!! FILLED NO PROB. SHOT SOME GROUPS AT 4 YDS. STACKING. ...NOTICED AIR PUFFING OUT OF THE HOLES AT REAR OF SHROUD, ABOUT 8 INCHS. SO SHOT 4 MAGS. AND NOTICED IT WAS AL,MOST TO THE YELLOW, RUNNING OUT OF AIR. THOUGHT THESE WERE SUPOSED TO GET 80 SHOTS. CONTINUED SHOOTING AND ....DEATH WOOSH AS AIR ESCAPED FROM SOMEWERE. COCKED AND IT STOPED.
I WAS LIKE DAMN!!! THANK GOD IT FILLED AND TURNED OUT THE HAMMER TO FLUSH. DECREASE IN POWER.....BUT STILL ONLY SHOOTING 4O SHOTS FROM FILL???? LOVE IT AND DONT WANT TO SEND BACK .HOPE ITS A EASY FIX???? ANY HELP ADVICE GREATLEY APPRECIATED AS IT HAS AN EXCELELNT TRIGGER AND VERY EXCITED AS ITS WAY KOOL.....
THANKS AGAIN FOR INPUT AND YOUR EXCELLENT AG ADVICE AND HELP. J

The Evolution of Airgun Slugs​

When you look at where the airgun industry is today — shooters pushing accurate shots past 700 yards, competitions being won with high-BC projectiles, and manufacturers building barrels specifically for slugs — it’s hard to believe how far things have come in just a few decades. The newest Corbin slug just took 1st place in an Extreme long-range competition with firearms!

From Pellets to Hollow Points​

For much of airgun history, the diabolo pellet reigned supreme. Lightweight, easy to make, and great for short-range accuracy. But diabolo pellets lose energy quickly, and long-range shooters started looking for something better. That led to the first experiments with hollow points and heavier shapes — great for hunting but still limited in consistency.

The Rise of the Modern Slug​

The real breakthrough came with swaged slugs — projectiles formed under pressure rather than cast in molds. This allowed for true bullet-like shapes with higher ballistic coefficients (BCs), offering flatter trajectories and more retained energy. As PCP rifles grew more powerful, they could stabilize these heavier slugs and stretch airgun ranges beyond what was once thought possible. Corbin created the FX Hybrid style slug well over a decade ago!

Competition Changes the Game​

Nothing drives innovation like competition. Events like the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge proved that slugs could dominate at long range, with shooters hitting targets well beyond 150 yards. These competitions didn’t just create winners; they shaped the future of slug design. Every small improvement in uniformity, BC, and accuracy filtered down into the products everyday shooters could buy. These were all production slugs as well, right off Corbins high speed production line!

Corbin’s Role in the Evolution​

Behind the scenes, Corbin Manufacturing played a huge role in this evolution. Many of the first respected PCP slug manufacturers started on Corbin presses and dies. From hand tools to fully automated hydraulic systems, Corbin’s tooling provided the precision needed to make slugs that could compete — and win. In fact, many sponsored shooters forgoe their sponsored ammo for competitions and use Corbin swaged slugs when competing at the highest level.

Where We Are Today​

Now, slugs are no longer “experimental.” They’re a core part of the airgun industry, with companies designing barrels, magazines, and entire rifles around them. And yet, the story is still unfolding. Ballistic science, barrel design, and shooter feedback continue to push slug performance to new levels. Corbin has been working with some of you, the best in the industry, Applied Ballistics and countless others to elevate the impact. Thanks for being a part of this team!

Let’s Talk

• Have you switched from pellets to slugs yet?
• What design changes made the biggest difference for your shooting?
• Where do you think slug design will go in the next 5–10 years?
• What design changes/applications should we focus on?

A got a used FX Royale500 .25 about a month ago and it shoots theJSB King 25.39 gr. Diabolos very accurately how ever I would like to get it to shoot flatter. AoA has a sale on Nielsen Specialty slugs. I ordered a box of their 29 gr. hollow points. I see that the smooth bore short rifled barrel may not stabilize slugs very well. I will certainly find out but in the mean time has anybody had experience with this combination?

Has anyone other than me shot these two? And how did they do for you?

JSB .22/28.55 Grands
JSB .22/20.83 "Lights"

I'm surprised by the dearth of info on these.

how does it compare with other model air rifle? I do see it is an underlever,Thank you

Which are German air rifles, RWS, Diana? His advice is very informative, as he is one of the more knowledgeable people about certain air rifles.
I never see him mentioned here; maybe some information about his scope mounts. Just saying

Hello all. Selling my HW30, she’s not in the best cosmetic shape in the world due to heavy use. But the rifle shoots great. I’d like to get $250 shipped for the rifle. I take PayPal, Venmo, etc.. if you have any questions please feel free to message me. I just don’t use it anymore so that’s why I’m selling it.

I read somewhere that Diana outsourced some of their production to China. I don't have any problem with that but I've always had a yearning to get a German spring gun. Can someone explain which models are still made in Germany and which you'd recommend? Thanks

Up for sale is a 22 cal Leshiy 2 its in perfect condition no marks and no scratches
has a Alsafe 300 bar bottle upgrade Donny FL detachable Mod and the hand guard
the gun is currently tuned to shoot the JSB 15.89 pellets if you need more pictures
just let me know and I'll get them to you

Selling at 1,850 dollars without the scope + actual shipping cost
Selling at 2,000 dollars with the Hawke Airmax scope 4-16-44 + actual shipping costs

Shipping with UPS Ground with Pirate Ship you pay the actual costs
Payment with PayPal FF or add the 4% for the Goods and Service
can also accept Zelle and Venmo for payments also

Of the more expensive Euro PCP rifles like the FX M(X+1) series of flexi-flyers and rifles like the Ghost or Blackwolf or BRK and similar, which ones have the most useful accessories and custom parts for me to spend even more disposable income upon? Things that make the rifle yours and also add to the shooting qualities of the rifle, particularly accuracy and power and potentially slug use?

Not looking to bash on any brand, just curious as to which ones have the deepest aftermarket support?

OK, guys, I've got too many guns again.... and I also mid-life crisised it up and bought a new truck the other day CASH, lol, so let's sell a few guns.

This one is special. It is an absolute cherry in terms of condition and accuracy. This is a Krait X HP in .22 and it is a phenomenal gun that behaves perfectly at all times. It has all possible Airmaks accessories. If you watch my channel you've seen me use this for like all of my optics reviews because it is so accurate. Unfortunately it doesn't come out much and I need to recoup some $$ so it's gotta move on. It has NEVER been beaten around the woods as a hunting rifle and has strictly only seen the bench except for that one time I used it at an NRL22 match and managed to take third place with it (video below). I'll drop some videos below and will update with pics later.





MSRP Price Breakdown (what you would pay if you bought it new)


Gun will come in its factory box, NOT the heavy duty wheeled case pictured (if you want that add $175 to the total as it is expensive to ship), gun will NOT come with a scope or mount. Everything else seen and listed above it will come with.

$2400 shipped

If you want an Element Helix FFP scope and mount I'll hook you up for $300 since you're already buying the gun.

Just called Tony at Talon Air.
A Slash 22 tactical will be on the way. Till now a Karma red panda used at $1700 was my max.
Thumbs up to Tony. What a selection of top guns in this price range, but I figured I didn’t need
another side lever. Ok this is my new max I Swear !

I had the pleasure to finally meet @orion earlier this week. We aren't that far form each other, lives are just too busy lol.

I sent him my krait l 177 to make mags and he more than happily obliged. These are super smooth and much easier to load. They hold 17rd rather than the oem 18, but I'll take the ease of loading over the loss of 1 shot.

This design has a solid snap to it when you insert it into the mag, so you know it's in secure. They work very well in the mag holder and cycle beautifuly.

Edit* Added pic of mag opened, it's magnetic lid per usual!

Shooting Targets 7 always has unbeatable deals on superbly designed high quality targets. I'm excited for these to arrive!

Hi, I just got the Reximex RP .177 air pistol. How do you adjust the front sight. I red that it is adjustable but how? There are two small screws that you can turn with the allen key. But how do you raise or lower the front sight?

Certainly I can do a google and get all sorts of ads, but I just want to get some input from actual shooters. I'm looking to put a new scope on a 22cal FX King. The gun is used mostly for ground squirrel shooting. What would you personally consider in the $1500( + or - $200) with what reticle and power range? I am currently using a
Meopta Optika 5 4-20x44, but I am not happy with the optics. I don't really care too much where it is made as long as it is made right from the gitgo.

i have a leak, i thought its a firing pin, replaced it and still leaks, should firing pin be sealing ? I have no idea.


Thank You

you know i could guess but i thought i would ask
on the butt stock on the Chaser there is a fill piece and it is just an Oring has anyone replaced one these and know the size it is 6.25 in length give or take but it was stretched on so the size is a ?????
i am thinking a 224 or 225