If this is true looks like I will be breaking my dry spell of buying new guns. The Taipans are the best guns out there and for some reason I group my Cricket B/P 22 in with the Taipan guns, You just cant go wrong with the brand . Unless you buy one that was dropped out of an airplane ,
Mike

The highlight of the walkthrough was being able to see an excitedly happy 7 year old boy shoot the Atomic and Pathfinder. It really made my day, am headed back shortly after pests this time.

Anyone have insight as to why this model is discontinued? Seems like it's aligned with the times and the increasing popularity of slugs.

Rats are very hard to terminate without using traps. It takes too much time and effort for each rat. This one triggered the alarm more than 5 times over the course of 3 hours. The motion webcam often misses the rat because it is in and out of view before the video capture starts.

Rats don't stay still for very long so you have to be quick. Quick isn't conducive to being precise. At my current skill level, if I took my time my aim is good for about 1", but I didn't have that the time with rats. That's why I passed on the 1st opportunity for a head shot. I probably would have missed and it would have been scared off. So I had to be patient and wait for a better body shot where aim isn't so important. Still the shot was far from ideal. Luckily I used a 60 fpe .25 instead of my 12 fpe .177 so the rat still died quickly.

Rats like the bong too!

The little guy surprised me,just getting broken in.I was looking for my HW50 and a little guy got in the way, and says to me I can shoot just as good plus I am better built,I was taken back, ok little guy I don't expect much from you yet;I do have a JM kit waiting to install in you.
Little guy has a strong pull to break,he surprised me because he shot as well as the German ones, Anyone knows who "little guy" is?

I was testing out a new mod I made for my Cricket 2 today and shot the best five shot group at 50 yards that I've shot with it so far and it was with the Crosman pellets......

How do the private messages work? Cant find that button...

A couple months back I sustained an eye damage. I've been playing with the doctors for a couple of months and have another appointment here in about 30 days but I'm not sure and they're not sure if there's any real repair to this. I've lost the ability to see my targets clearly at 100 yards I can still shoot 50 with quite a bit of strain. My desire for a 50 Power Scope is now becoming a, I think, necessity. However, I'm looking at the NiKKo stirling and the falcon. I know that the Nikko will get a little foggy at 50 power but I don't need it to 50. probably up only the 40 and the price is right at around 800. I'm looking for any advice and experience on the Nikko and others but, being retired and on Social Security with a budget, $800 is a lot better than 11 and 13 and 15 and 18 and 19. Thanks in advance.

New ish Taipan ....never even zeroed scope,comes with 2 mags and all the spare parts that came with it. Hawke sf30 scope and night force rings.

1300.00 with scope and ring or 950.00 without obo
May trade for smaller gun

For those gurus or not so gurus
My beloved Veteran 25 Long finally has failed me after many years of great performance, which is understandable.
It has developed a leak from the barrel breech but it’s only when I pull the lever to cock the gun, no leak when it’s closed but the rifle won’t fire.
Here is a short video to show you the problem. Before I start taking it apart I would like to know what could possibly be the problem, I couldn’t find a disassembly video. my guess is a broken valve stem or breech oring?
Any info will be great!




Renz

listing my BSA Defiant in 177. It has been sitting for months now with no use. holds air with no leaks. Scope is included and comes with one magazine and fill probe. the scope is a BSA 3-9. Priced to sell at $500 + shipping. i accept paypal, zelle or money order.

Here is what I got. LOL

The cool air nips, the sun hangs low,
A canvas stretched, the fields aglow.
Not lead nor fire, but whispered hush,An air gun held, a gentle crush.

The weight of wood, a polished gleam,
A beady sight, a focused dream.
A target waits, a distant ring,
Where feathered flight takes wing on wing.

A careful breath, a steady hand,
The pump's soft sigh across the land.
The pellet clicks, a silent vow,
To test the skill, and bring it down.

A finger tight, a trigger squeeze,
A puff of air that sets it free.
A fleeting hiss, a moment's flight,
Then wood it meets, with gentle bite.

No deafening boom,
no startled cry,
Just nature's peace beneath the sky.
A skill that tests, a focus keen,
Respect for life, on a grassy scene.

The target falls, a paper prize,But in the heart, a different prize.The joy of aim, the patient quest,A bond with nature, put to test.

So let the sun dip low and red,The air gun hums, the thoughts are fed.A quiet sport, a mindful art,Where skill and nature play their part.

Reposting my Evol HPS .22 for sale. Great condition. Comes with original mag and 1 carm mag. Also adapter 1/2 20 so you can install you moderator of choice. Will also come with barrel tool, just purchased from AOA. Scope and bipod not included. I have excellent feed back with all my sales. Feel free to reach out with any questions. PM, text or call 520/965/7362. Lower price at $1500 shipped CONUS. PayPal or Venmo for payment.
Thanks!
Ed



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Unless the discussion is referring to a “Match Springer” as in a Feinwerkbau 300, Diana 75, possibly a Weihrauch 55, or the like, it seems to me the word “Target and Springer” are a contradiction of terms. Yet this term is used quite often with springers that shoot quarter and larger size groups at mere 20 yards. I guess I’m old school but “Target Accuracy” once meant a single hole in the dead center of a bull at 10 meters. Just wondering if I didn’t get the memo. What does “Target Accuracy” with a springer mean to yall?
Target vs Pesting?

I was in the process to put back the CF bottle and all of a sudden it started hissing and would not seal. I took it off and on a couple of times today to set my regs and had no issues.

See pictures....what did I damage? Did I strip the threads around the nozzle or in the bottle?

What is the fix to this?

I was looking forward to enjoying today and tomorrow as we have not had good weather in a while but this completely put a wrench in my plans of tinkering and getting my gun set-up how I wanted.

Thanks for your help

***SOLD***#1- West Hunter 4-16X44 second focal plane, side focus, focus wheel, sun shade, mil dot reticle. As NEW.
$80.00 SHIPPED


***SOLD***#2-MTC Viper 3-12X32 Side focus, SCB reticle (mil dot style) illuminated reticle. As NEW
$170.00 SHIPPED


***SOLD***#3-MTC Mamba Ultra Lite 3-10X40, Side focus, SCB reticle (mil dot style) illuminated reticle. Lens covers .
As NEW
$170.00 SHIPPED (AOA price $250.)


#4-Athlon Argus BTR Gen2 , 6-24X50, mil dot illuminated. Lens covers. AS NEW
$275.00 $250.00 SHIPPED

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I'm sorry if this is the incorrect forum.

I'm looking for the single first PCP Rifle both reliable and accurate for both hunting larger game and economical plinking. Is this unrealistic?

I'm a lefty tired of being assaulted by ejected shells from right handed weapons happy to discover the myriad of ambidextrous guns in PCP.

I love the small tactical platforms with short barrels.

In my quest it seems that .25 and .30 caliber are common but are they realistic for mid to larger game such as coyotes and deer or would I be afflicting the poor animal?

Is the best gun actually two guns, one for plinking and one for hunting?

All of my weapons in the past are semi auto so I've had to suppress my desire for another in PCP's since the concensus has determined they're not yet reliable.

I know my selection comes at a cost looking at Brocock, Kalibrgun, RTI, AGT, Hatsan, FX, Western, and now the seemingly non existent for the market Karma weapons to name just a few.

Am I on the right track or should I consider larger caliber and longer barrels?

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Heading out for an Orchard walkthrough where I have been asked to deploy my deadly trinity of BRKs… To say I am excited is an understatement as I use to hunt on this property many years ago. The main targets at the moment will be woodchucks, but there are other pests to be had…. So I get to showcase my little BRK beasties to the property manager who is also of fellow member of the Sportsmen’s club I belong to… a win win, Saturday… Packed up and ready to go…

Was doing my morning coffee/starling watching routine when this guy just popped up into my firing line. I really thought about shooting him, but no need.




I did find out who's been eating all the bait I put out though




He was over there munching on the corn and sunflower seeds I leave out for squirrels and pest birds.

Been without a gun vise for a while, and have had a bunch of scraps/salvaged wood from broken furniture hanging around. Still need to incorporate an organizer tray for tools and parts. Knock down some sharp edges, finish gluing on the leather pads etc. It's together enough for proof of concept to check my dimensions work. Holds the rifle upright and very secure. Should make cleaning, mounting scopes, and other gun chores a breeze.



1 last pic in case anyone is wondering the best way to void a lifetime warranty on a new tool....

I know there has to be a few of you out there that have made these. At least 1 guy I saw selling them in the classified section, his ad may have been an inspiration to put something together. While our designs are not the same, a good idea is a good idea and I'm glad I came across his work. If you have pics of your own designs I would love to see them.

Ordered pellets from Xtreme Slugs on March 10th. Received notice that he had gotten my order. Heard nothing for two weeks. Sent repeated emails requesting info on pellet order. I finally asked for a refund, got a notice that shipping label was created. Nothing has ever been shipped. His excuse is the molds were damaged and unable to make pellets. Said he would send some slugs in place of, no notice of any shipping ever received and now he is totally ignoring emails. This has all the appearances of a total rip off. Beware of this site.

I have a like new accu tac bipod that I'm not using. It's like new. It's for the arca rail . Asking 275 shipped TYD.