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I had a chance to install the freshly cut barrel and probe into my Ghost.
Since it was last tuned for .30 pellets, I turned the power wheel (hammer) down from 12->7.
I was so excited to see what it would do, I didnt bother breaking out the chrony.
I just loaded up some JSB redesigns and let it rip.
Below is the first pellets shot out at 78Y


I haven't tuned it or for that matter even leaded in the barrel yet. These are the first 8 shots at 75Y. Very promising! Already more accurate than the .30 factory barrel!
Those were shot from the .22 magazine I ordered from AoA also (not single shot loaded).

Heres what it looks like all put together.






I loaded a pellet with the barrel and probe installed and then removed the barrel to push the pellet back out using a nylon rod. Both the head and skirt were loaded into the rifling! Previous problem fixed. The factory .30 setup didnt load the pellet far enough to engage the rifling before.
I did notice the probe has some witness marks from contacting the rifling. I'll need to cut a small taper on the end to reduce the OD. I'll need to be careful not to take too much off as not to reduce the seating depth.


The new .22 magazine was installed and cycled just as you'd expect. No problems.


Over the next week, I'll work it in and tune it to see what kind of accuracy I can eek of of it, but Im happy so far.
I'll post follow up groups this weekend.
Thanks for lookin!

BRK Brocock has a wide range of rifles and pistols available ( obviously certain countries have different models to other countries). Can you think of what would be an award winning, head turning, show stopping new rifle/ pistol.
There must be something you’ve always wanted to see be produced by them let me hear about it

NLA

I recently purchased a used FX Wildcat Gen 1. Upon receiving it, I unboxed it and tested the cocking and trigger. Owning several Kalibrgun (original and II) and having owned a FX Royale, I am fairly used to cocking and de-cocking PCPs. After successfully cycling the gun twice, the gun no longer fully cocks. It feels like it simply hits a hard-stop just before you get to the point where it feels like the magazine would begin to index.

I have watched Ernest's Masterclass video that shows the re-assembly, and it does look like a finicky gun to correctly align.


The seller has graciously agreed to split the costs to ship it back to Utah Airguns, but before I commit to a giving the Wildcat round trip to Utah, I would like to see if there are any FX experts who could suggest any further troubleshooting steps that would be non-invasive.

I am a little new to the game! Been watching videos and ways to stiffen the 70mm barrel.
I have the tensioner kit and it all seems to be doing well. But it still allows movement to some degree.

Being a powder gun guy, I saw some older videos on a gentleman that was producing a stainless shroud. It apparently didn’t work well. Atleast as a sleeve.

i’m wondeing why Fx didn’t do the whole barrel in stainless and use liners. Making it thicker are it clears the supported mid section.

i guess their wrapping of the mandrel with carbon fiber is a easier process.

just thinking……….

Hello hw30 and r7 owners,
I'd like to mention my stock hw30 in .177 has over 6,500 pellets through it and has given me zero problems over the last 3 years of owning it. I noticed what looks to be a broken spring but have not opened it up yet.
My question is what spring should I order...?
I'd like a slightly slower velocity with a real smooth feel. I mostly own 10m rifles and enjoy the soft smooth shooting they give me.
I've heard of short stroking but I believe that is more on harder shooting models. My air rifles are for killing paper and bugs so I'm looking for a spring that will give me 550 - 600 something fps and a smooth sweet recoil.
What is your recommendations...?

Rich

Does anyone have any advice for the removal of the 4 square receiver pieces? I trimmed down an allan key but it was a royal pain in the butt to get them off. Thought I’d ask before attempting the 50s

Thanks

Vulcan 3 .25 500mm Lots of upgrades!

Over $150 in upgrades and over $150 in ammo

Huma Regulator installed ( original also included) $89.95
Talon Tunes heavy hammer spring installed $19.95
Factory de-pigner installed $39.95
2 Factory mags
Fill Probe
Sling
1/2 UNF adaptor
0DB Moderator
Barrel sleeve
Plastic bottle protector
Factory case

Also: FX 34 gn pellets Over 900 $65
FX 26 gn slugs 280 $40
Zans slugs over 500 $50

A couple of minor scratches as seen in the pics because it has been used in the woods. Shoots Great! Currently shooting the 34 grain about 900 fps.
The moderator adaptor leaves a little gap as seen in the pics, but works great and the barrel cover slides over it.

$1100 delivered, without pellets,
$1200 with the pellets and slugs included.

Pay Pay F&F or pay the 3.5 fee, or Zelle

Kevin
Knoxville, TN

What could be the reason wye the Avenge-x POI shifts from left to right with a decrease in bottel pressure and wye it has shifted avter an refill

Although the few silica beads I put inside a small filter is still blue after I filled 2 guns, one 210cc from 120 to 200 the other a 320cc from 150 to 300. The purge valve didn't let out even one drop of water. Since I'm a man of science and believe in conversation of mass. All the water molecules in the air I pumped into the guns have to be accounted for. Because I didn't see any water from the purge and the silica beads are still orange, I only can conclude that the water must be inside the guns! The only rational solution if to install a pre or post water filter or both. I chose a pre-filter because I mostly fill guns and don't want to waste time filling a large post filter. My setup is the front end of what I was using to source the air into my motorized hand pump.

Oil less air compressor -> regulator 80 PSI -> oil dirt filter -> large silica bead filter (> 1QT) -> regulator 1/2 PSI -> input port of the CS4.

Pressurizing the air before the very large silica filter helps trap the water faster and more completely, then regulating it to only 1/2 will not significantly stress the CS4. If may swap out my 0-15 PSI gauge to a gauge that reads vacuum to low pressure like +-5 psi if I can find one cheap.

First time in a while. Retrieved these and had 12-15 that cats beat me to or I could not retrieve. Also killed 3 starlings that fell on the barn roof that I couldn't get. Killed these in about 2 hours.

This P-rod shoots lights out. Also includes (4) magazines.

It is tuned down to 612 fps avg for 32 shots per fill with JSB 15.89’s for barn pesting. Has the Hill Matched Pistol Parts Kit installed ($135 value), stock hammer with the Hill Peek delrin striker. Shot string below is from 3000psi to 2000psi and then starts dropping off due to the light tune and heavier Hill valve spring, which also prevents hammer bounce for better air efficiency. Still has three turns left on the hammer spring for more power. Consistently getting four mags per fill with a 19fps spread with this tune. Kills squirrels, no problem with good shot placement, which is very easy to do with this little tack driver. I also have the Crosman skeleton stock.

New Prices:
Gun $369
(3) extra magazines, $45 (4) total
Hill Matched Pistol Parts Kit $135
Peek striker $23
UTG pic/sling stud rail. $15
Bushnell Trophy Red Dot $100
DonnyFL M14 X 1.25 adapter custom threaded by my gunsmith ($75 labor) to accommodate the affixed AGT small moderator. ($100) .290 exit bore diameter.
*Original shroud end cap and short 1/2X20 adapter will be included.
*Over $900 invested, plus shipping!

The barrel band has been tapped with 10/32 machine threads and a machine threaded sling stud installed through the existing fore-end mounting hole and into the barrel band for more support. No extra holes drilled in the fore end. The front pic adapter is supported by the sling stud, not the plastic for-end.

Holds air indefinitely and is a tack driver with the JSB 15.89 pellets. Target pictures below are two, full magazine (8 shot) groups with current tune described above and in the chrony pic below. Very consistent accuracy and fps for a non-regulated pistol. Groups were shot at 50yds using 4-16x44 glass. Shoots CPD 14.3’s excellent also.

$450 for gun with affixed moderator and red dot. Due to new classifieds rules, moderator must be purchased as part of this package, as I would not be able to sell it separately. This thing is literally mouse fart quiet with the mod.

$400 minus the red dot/rings.

*Original box & papers from Crosman.*
*Crosman test card dated 2/14/23.
*Original valve cap, valve spring, hammer spring, steel striker and gauge block are included if you wanted to put it back to stock, although I don’t know why anyone would.
*Hill light hammer ($48.98) also included should you in the future choose a regulated application.
*Short 1/2x20 adapter and factory shroud end cap are also included.

I’m taking a huge hit on this so prices are firm and include free shipping to the lower 48.

If you choose to take the red dot, it will be sighted in at 20yds, and ready to shoot out of the box. I’ll even throw in what I have left of the JSB 15.89’s (2/3 500ct tin)

***See Bushnell trophy red dot sight specs in the pictures below. Will not sell the red dot sight before the gun sells.***

If you want it tuned higher, I can do that before I ship it. But realize that the shot count will be less. I will provide a full-fill shot string & target groups, using the red dot at 20yds to the buyer if he/she chooses a higher powered tune.

PP FF, Cashier’s check from bank or
USPS MO

Thanks for looking and bearing with my rambling! I feel the buyer is entitled to as much information as to make an informed purchase.

Check my feedback. Buy with confidence!


^Two shots did not read.^



^Breeze picked up for the last three on the top group.


^Minus the one flier. That one was on me^

I spent over two hours shooting my new Cometa 100 .177 rifle today, What a bargain rifle the 100 is. The sights and trigger are super on such a inexpensive rifle. The only one similar that barley beats it is the HW30S rifles. If you are looking for a low cost quality starter rifle then this is an ideal choice. It was 0nly 50 out today and with a portable propane heater I sure enjoyed the afternoon becoming friends with my Cometa 100. Charles

I am potentially about to get some new glass for 1 of my rifles, or new rifle, and there are a few scopes out there that I have my eye on. Not going to bring names to light just yet, as I am trying to determine cost over return. To name a few of the ones I already have are as follows and are decent entry to mid level optics:

1. Arken
2. Athlon
2. Blackhound
4. Monstrum
5. Vortex

I'm really thinking about getting into Teir 1 territory but so far am unsure.

Just wanted to know what everyone else might be running on their PCP Rifles so as to help me to guage my next purchase. Thanx for the read guys and I look forward to seeing what everyone else is running too.

Selling my Athlon Midas Tac HD . BNIB never mounted.includes sunshade. Scope cap and throw lever
APLR4 FFP reticle 6x24x50
350.00 plus shipping

I thought this used to be a thing... I see free shipping at AoA (that's good!) and the pellet shop is having one as well (Yeah! ) But nobody else? I guess the excitement of presidents day wore off a few years back. lol Not a rant, jut an observation.

A really nice Aircuda. These airguns are great entry level PCP's. Accurate, very attractive quality wooden stock, and regulated. Asking 350.00 for this one including shipping to CONUS . Call/text Ron 714-296-7489

FX Chronograph for sale. Works great. Accurate and consistent.

$100 shipped to ConUS

Test photo -

Trying a different scope with more mil dots for hunter field target

My Airmaks Krait L but I have encountered a problem.
This has happened twice now and the first time it fixed itself.
Trying to tune for redesigns and have been slowly turning up my Huma reg. Started at 110 bar and stopped at 130 the other day, reason I stopped was the reg jumped to 145 bar. Hum why I wondered. It was late so I put everything away and tried again today, now bottle pressure is at 260 bar and today reg says 133! Ok so I started tuning again. Made a few more changes and got to 860 fps and was satisfied there then the same thing! Fps fell to 700 and reg jumped to 155 from 145.
Now this has happened twice, the reg was fine and I've only got about 500 rounds on it.
Anyone experience something like this?

Thanks Greg

Is the RAW HM1000x a highly accurate ? I’m considering one - chassis version - for bench rest 50-100 yards. Mainly casual shooting but occasional competition.

I shoot with Cameras Too.

October 2023......Big Buck during the Rut.

Camera Nikon D800E W/ 70-200mm Nikkor. PP Adobe Photoshop.

Enjoy,

Don

If you’ve seen some of my posts you will quickly realize I have spared no expense when it comes to airguns - I’m passionate about the sport or hobby. To date I have owned just about all of the highest quality highest performing PCP’s. Granted it took me a while to understand what I was really looking for and expecting from an airgun. I especially enjoy having some of AGN's amazing and gifted tuners put their magic twists on already great airguns.... wow!

I have owned the very best FX has including Crowns, Mavericks, Dreamlines and M3 impacts, the very best RAW has two HMX1000's and two TM 1000's, the very best DayState has including the electronic Alphawolf and Redwolf and their top tier Wolverine Sapphire and their Tsar, the very best Brococks like the Ghost and Commander XR, the very best American Arms has the EVOL, the very best Steyr has including a ProX10, the very best Anschutz has an 8002 in a precision stock, the very best Weihrauch has HW100 and HW110, 3 different USFT MAC1, a Thomas bench rest gun, two different Edguns, and a few types of Airforce rigs, one FWB, a couple of BSA’s, a few Air Arms, AGT Uragan, a Taipan Vet, a Skout Epoch and I could go on but you get the point.

So after 2.5 years into this pneumatic adventure or obsession, I also discovered the world of Field Target and the specialized equipment that goes with it. The rabbit hole is deep my friends.

What I’m going to declare here may surprise some people, maybe not, but the Crossman HFT Challenger is a rock solid performer, especially as built by @Airgun-Revisions!

I might add that this particular PCP's price point comes in - even customized for my particular requests @ < $1298.00 or 1/3 rd to even 1/5th of many specialized Field Target platforms. Very accurate, very adjustable, very reliable, and it loves the Benjamin 10.5’s and even scoped with a big ol Sightron FT scope she still only tips the scales <10 lbs! Before you think I’ve lost my mind, which I have, there’s one niggle that keeps my 67 year old fingers from taking this gun everywhere, meaning to every FT match i will ever go to…… it lacks a flip out single shot loader, thus I drop as many pellets as I load.

Yet, in spite of this one draw back, IMO, this modest Crossman HFT Challenger gets my nod as the number ONE, PCP of the year. The amount of gun / performance you get at this price point is exceptional!

Well done Rich Dudek @Airgun-Revisions !

My current Challenger setup includes a Sightron S-Tac 4-20x50 FFP / IR scope with the MH4 reticle and a scope werks 6” eccentric mag parallax wheel held up by eaglevisions sidemount inf adj rings.

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I have a friend looking to get into Hunter Class Field Target and he's needs recommendations for an optic that best suites his needs. He has a Helix that he really likes already but we were both wondering if there was a better option in that $600 price range. Thanks in advance!