Hey all. Im new here and looking to upgrade from a cheap Umarex .177 to a PCP for iguana hunting. My dilemma is between .22 and .25. The .177 has done great over the years (well over 1000 iguanas) but struggles with the big boys. Looking for a tactical or bullpup style with a larger carbon bottle that's accurate and quiet. What are you guys using?

The parts I ordered from K&L are on the way. cant wait to see the gun with the Olive drab parts on it.

NOTE! Parts are on the way, will arrive June 26th
Thanks for all the responses and help! Greatly appreciated!
P.S. Does anyone know how to delete/remove a post?

I got both shipments today. Midway was cheaper by about $5 per 500-count tin. I ordered four tins from each company. With Pyramyd, you get the "buy 4, get 1 free" deal, though.
Well... after I ordered from Midway, I saw a post somewhere in this forum about their poor packing practices when it comes to air rifle pellets. And sure enough... Midway did not "disappoint!" They weren't padded AT ALL. Just some paper packing to take up some of the extra space in the box.



I haven't opened the tins yet, to see if there is a preponderance of deformed pellets in the Midway-sourced tins. I'll update the thread later.

Ok. Gen2 LW .177 Mrod with Huma reg setup for FT.

Was at the range yesterday and checking everything. All was great. Small groups at 25/50y.

I ran some different pellets just testing some to see. After a few hundred rounds figured id pull a dry patch and get any excess out.
Like ive done a ton of times i unscrew the shroud, run a dry patch with a patchworm thru it twice.
Scrww the shroud back on and the 2 pellets i was shooting amazing with turned into shotgun groups. Wtf?!
There is no spring in my shroud and the baffles seem fixed.
So then i tried 2 wet patches and 2 dry and same thing.
Today i take the barrel
Off, replace the oring and inspect.
All lools fine. Ran it over the chrony and its spot on.
Wtf?!

Groups go from 1/4” at 25y to now over an inch!!

Ideas?

In order from most to least favorable assuming all are in the same cal.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. These are the ones im most interested in based off of my research so far

Brocock Sniper XR
Huben K1
FX Impact M3
RAW HM1000X Chassis
Airmaks Krait X

Last week I received a GX CS4 compressor ordered directly from the company. Intended use is to refill the 580cc tank on my FX Crown. My first Dead head test after unboxing took 32 seconds to 300 bar. I topped off my Crown and it took about 5 minutes, very happy. Then the pump started having fills and or dead head tests that were VERY slow. Dead head tests to 300 bar started taking over 2 minutes, It was intermittent though, then would go back to 32/33, then back to over 2 minutes. Here's a video I did for GX support that shows a 2 minute plus dead head test, then letting it sit for 5 minutes to show no leaks. (video is Unlisted on Youtube, but can be accessed with the link)

GX support wanted me to try this:

If that didn't work, this:

I followed the instructions in the first video. After removing the check valve, it was all gunked up, so I cleaned. More gunk came out after running compressor for an hour with check valve removed. I never turned the grease knob previously and once again this is a brand new compressor. Cleaned out, reassembled and ran another test. Dead head test took 32 seconds, I was hoping for a better time, so I then did video number 2, removed the grease pot and flushing with water. Here what the grease pot looked like, this must be the air gap I've heard mentioned lol:


after flushing with water, I did 2 or 3 dead head tests and it's now down to about 30 seconds to 300 bar. Way better than 2 minutes, but most dead head results I've seen posted online are a few seconds better. Now I need to wait and test again as previously it usually seemed to do bad after sitting, then get back to GX with the results. If things seem like they are working good now consistently, then need to figure out how to deal with that grease pot. Anyway just wanted to share my experience so far...

*Price Reduced Again* 700.00 I bought this a few months back. It had an air leak through the weep hole by the grip. It turned out that the plastic Piston head in the regulator had cracked.
I ended up replacing the whole regulator and upgraded the piston head to a brass one. The previous owner included the MKII block with all of the necessary parts to install it.
It has been holding air for over a month. Performance was amazing at the range. Nickel size groups at 50. Loves JSB Knockouts as well as the 44.75's.

Scope & Bipod not included. 700.00 plus actual shipping. CONUS Only
If you want the scope & Bipod add 150 to the price.

Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for looking.

Well, I need to post 10 times to DM on the classifieds, so might as well ask about what I'm here for. I need to get rid of about 5 or 6 groundhogs. Plenty of open space in my yard, I've read .25cal is ideal, but .22 cal is usable. I don't hunt; I only need it for pests. What's the most inexpensive option for dealing with them effectively?

EDIT: Someone suggested opening up the yard to local hunters, so if you're in the Pittsburgh area drop me a line.

Now it happened, the cocking handle of my M60B broke.
As it has always felt really flimsy, so i was kind of waiting for it, while being extra careful.
It happened when the hammer spring was increased, to give the HP valve a proper smack. but not while cocking, but somehow during the shot (recoil?), as i only realized when trying to re-cock for the next shot.

This will take me a while to fix. Seems like i will have to carve something from steel. Since i have no proper tools, it will be a job for an angle grinder, drill and file.
If anybody of the readers here has an idea what is the best way to proceed, please let me know. I bet i am not the first one with this kind of damage to the gun. Are spares available somewhere in the euro-zone?

I am looking for a new scope and side wheel combination for field target. I really want a removable side wheel.
JD custom is what I have now. It is great. But I’m shopping around while they are restocking inventory.
I just discovered that the coma side wheels come in two directions. If the parallax wheel turns clockwise to increase magnification it is one type and if turning counter clockwise increases magnification it is the other style.
Can someone please show a picture of how it should be set up.

Hey guys! Tony wanted me to do a pole to see which Taipan SLASH Semi Auto you guys want to see. Please vote here. (Also a pole on the community page of my Channel, if you want to vote twice!)

Correction ".390" = ".30 cal" (typo)

Hi everyone,

We’ve just launched a petition asking the WFTF to consider allowing the use of Laser Range Finders in Field Target competitions. This change could make the sport more accessible, inclusive, and aligned with modern shooting practices.

If you believe in making Field Target more open to newcomers, HFT shooters, and those with visual or technical challenges, please take a moment to read and sign the petition



https://chng.it/NZmNzHYWHZ


Your support can help bring positive change to our sport. Thank you!

I got this in a trade and it had leak issue. It was sent off and just got it back and pulled it out of the box and it's holding air and shot some slugs thru it to check function and no leaks. I'm having to get out of PRS due to back issues so I'm selling this now. It's in great shape has a few small scuffs on it but in good shape. I bought a used saber tactical front for it and haven't put it on. It will come with that as well. It has the barrel weights (2) still in package. It has 2 factory mags and 2 aftermarket mags made by Orion. It will come with 2 boxes of Zan 33gr .218 slugs and a bottle full of H&N slugs as well. I never mounted a scope on to check accuracy. It has a digital gauge on the reg and saber tactical bag rider. I would like to get a $1,000 plus shipping for it to lower 48.

Semi-auto seems fun and practical. Why would someone not want one?

Happy, so happy to share - Katran Compact in .22, oh Yeah! Will try to make this short. I'm down to just one pcp, the L2 350mm in .22. So, I convinced the wife to go from a HW30 springer to the PCP world. Watched the AN classifieds and picked up a fine excellent example of the Katran. Finally, between work, storms, neighbors, and mosquitoes ... just zeroed in with CPHPs. Oh my, this thing is on par if not better than my first pcp, Taipan Veteran 1 Compact in .22. Honestly, I passed really early on when looking at the Katran for my first PCP - odd looking tadpole thing with a potentially wobbly folding stock. I have come away with the same girlish giggly experience I had with my past Vet. I was practically stacking pellets! Now, can't wait for the wife to get out of bed and try out HER first pcp. The Katran Compact with the Optisan scope ... potent combo. I try to do most of my PCP outfitting and research right here on AN and buy in the classifieds for many reasons. Thank you AN community! Norm PS I want it for myself.

Have an Epic 2 LW polygon barrel 550mm. Comes with transfer port and valve and o ring. Slight scuff by muzzle on the 1/2x20 adapter. Lightly used. No more than 40-50 shots. $265 shipping included, PayPal F&F , conus.

Always looking for CPHPs at Walmart. Like normal they didn't have any. What they did have was a crossman premiere pointed pellet. Of course it was made in Spain but for $3.99 I'll give a them a try.
Weight wise they're supposed to be 14.3 grain, I checked about 15 or 20 pellets all weighed 14.3 to 14.4.
They're supposed to be pointed pellets and the outside of the tin shows a very pronounced point. They look more like a rounded off h&n barracuda.
Very clean no shavings at all inside the tin, not dinged up at all.
To answer the million-dollar question; how did they shoot? A lot better than I thought they would. 15 yards indoors, three power red dot site and all holes are touching. Just like I would expect from CPHPs. As soon as the weather breaks I'll try them outside but that might be a while.

Looking between these two lengths for which would be handier to carry in the denser woods. Would have a moderator on either but main difference is the added length of the 600 with the smaller plenum being easier to maneuver than the 500 that comes with the larger plenum. Which would you go with as being easier to get around? Would be shooting pellets 95% of the time in 25 cal. Pretty new to air rifles.

I am new to Air Rifles. I would like your feed back on recommended first gun. I would like to semi auto used for target practice or hunting. I have been told FX would be the way to go, but no semi auto. I am looking to more of a tactical style. I would appreciate input.

I see talon tunes has them in stock. Anxiously awaiting for real world reviews.

More for budget offerings. Will do video descriptions, it’s easier. $50 shipping included. PayPal F&F, conus. Thank you.

I've seen 15 gr pellets mentioned several times but all that I can find is 15.89. Are there any true 15 gr out there or is all the talk about JSB 15 gr actually the 15.89?

Have 2 tins 33.95 JSB MK2 pellets unopened, 2 tins H&N barracuda 30.8g , 1 unopened, other has about 40 left. 1 H&N Hornet almost full, guessing about 125 left. Lastly 1 half full tin of predator GTO 16.5g . $60 shipping included, PayPal F&F , conus, thank you.

Have you been looking for a zero eye relief prism scope in the states? Maybe you've found the Element "immersive series" coming in at over $600? Yuck! This Immersive brand scope comes from the same factory, at less than half the price. I have ONE of these available for $299 SHIPPED. THIS IS BRAND NEW, NO FINGERPRINTS (can include fingerprints for an extra fee )

Evening everyone.
I just made a terrible mistake. Two of them actually. First I cranked up some old school music to volumes in excess of neighborhood standards. Then I organized the lower section of my gun case. I found four scope rings, a red dot sight and an air pistol I forgot I had. Four different calibers of seven types of pellets, two dozen co2 12 mg cartridges and more bb’s than I have shot in my entire life. Now it’s all organized. Never do this, it will drive you to drink.

Rick H.