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Needing Help

Hello All
I purchased my dad a air rifle about 2 years ago he loves it for squirrels, Yesterday he called me saying that something have broken on that air rifle he lives in Alabama and I'm in Florida about 8 hrs away. So I told him to send me pictures so he did of course I know nothing about air rifle and nor sure if there's a fix or just buy him a new rifle, Its a Umarex rifle from the pictures looks like a spring had popped out from some where here's a few pic he sent me. Is this something that can be fixed and where should I look for parts to help him get it fixed .Thanks

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N/A  Another new shooter needs help

Hi I'm a long time lead shooter 50 years and still have a safe full of rifles, handguns, etc. I have to admit that this air rifle search/compare question is a lot harder than any of my previous guns. I generally shoot NRA lever action silhouette (although not very well) and would like to do the same with my air rifle. I am having a hard time thinking that I have to spend $500-600 on my first air rifle. So I finally saw an RWS 3400 in my LGS, and said I remember that company and put it back down. I went home and started reading reports and how they were marking them down $100-150 and thought I better avoid that model. Now my LGS (Cheyenne Mtn. Outfitters) is a very good store with a lot of leaded guns but only had about 8 models on the shelf.

I started thinking at first the Crosman's they showed me (Optimus and Vantage) looked & felt OK but were very low priced. I'm not too handy fixing guns anymore so I felt the break actions (I decided to avoid PCP's or one of those re-fillable models) were a good place to start. One other thing I have to mention is that I live in NJ, firearms hell and there are not too many stores to drive to. There's Bass pro shops in AC and I'm thinking of going on GB or just asking my LGS to order exactly what I want. Of course I did my homework about Hatsan and Gamo but they were absent, I could not believe they had nothing from Gamo. So I was thinking of spending around $300 or so, does anyone here have a good suggestion for me to start?

How often do you play?

I work shifts so my weekends arent always free. I last played about 3 weeks ago but aren't playing again for another 3 weeks! Add to that the cost of actually playing, never mind the gear!
Ive had a look to see if there's any indoor/cqb that are open in the week local to me but can only find 1. I suppose that's one of the few downsides to living in a rural ish area, everything is at least an hour away!
So how often do you all play?
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N/A  Thinking About Returning to PCPs

I started another thread about Compressors. A costly and buggy compressor caused my exit from PCPs several years ago.

I'm thinking about returning for round two -- .22 or .25 -- plinking and forest squirrel hunting for the table, I'm not a pester.

It was about the time the Steyr Pro X was launched that I was intriguing. I still think that bull pup is pretty cool looking and having owned a Steyr Hunter 5 Auto I admire their rifles for durability, dependability, ergonomics, and in semi-auto loading a lot of fun. However, that Steyr is so expensive, especially since Krale is no longer able to sell to us without a near $600 "tax". The rifle seems to be nonexistent in the US. I visited Pilkguns and didn't see anything but target stuff.

The Daystate Alpha Wolf is also quite nice. I owned an Air Wolf once. But again through the roof for this now retired shooter.

My bigger question is what would be a solid alternative to the Pro X? I see the Huben K1 seems solid, but not as classy looking (I prefer walnut, even ugly walnut) as the Steyr. I'd sure like to know what some folks think that have direct experience with the pups.
Thanks

PCP Rifle  SOLD Airforce Texan .257 Long Distance Shooting setup (maddog stock, moderator etc) WTS / WTT

First off, I just got this about 1 month ago and I have put 400 rounds through it, this rifle is FUN, it is intense. It is shooting AVS 85gr HP boat tails at 975 fps for 180 FPE. This has been shot by 4 different members here in my presence and they all say WOW that is fun.

At 350 yards shooting this round it is still producing over 100 FPE. If you are looking for a long distance shooter this rifle is for you!

I bought this rifle with intent to do some crazy long distance shots but having to drive to a range, join a club, etc in order to do so, its really not feasible with my life right now, I am a busy guy, as I am sure we all are.


I would not hesitate taking a coyote at 200 yards with this rifle, even further if youre a better shot than me.

Both groups shown are 5 shots each at 100 yards, 1 is .3 MOA the best group I have ever shot in my life, the other is sub .75 MOA (this is typically what I can shoot at 100 with this rifle). I have attached a ballistics chart to give you an idea of what this rifle is capable of with this off the shelf ammo.

It likes 2600 psi on an external reg with the powerwheel a little over 3/4.

The price for the rifle as it is , I am asking $1400.00 shipped. The maddog 20 moa rail is included and is a great piece, can mount IR lights directly to the sides or levels, or whatever youd like. These are not made anymore. The rifle stock shipped is $500.00 and would have no wait time with this one. It is in good shape and is currently wrapped in Kuiu verde vinyl, looks awesome IMO. The Ronin moderator I bought the day I bought the rifle and is in great shape. Save yourself $400-$500 on this long range setup thats already set and ready to go. I will also include 1 new box of AVS .2573 85 Grain boat tail slugs that this rifle likes.

Scope and rings not included but can be negotiated. It is a Valdada G2 Recon with Audere Kong Rings, scope cap and sunshade , new this scope setup is over $3500.00 (and has been used on many 1 mile plus shots on powder burners) can be added to the rifle as shown for an additional $1900.00. The bipod is also NOT included.

I will consider trades for the following and all trades will be straight up, not looking for anyone to be throwing money into the mix, you or I unless stated.

FX panthera 600/700 .25
Evol Mini .22 (I will add cash)
Taipan Veteran 1 Standard or Compact in .22
Daystate Huntsman Revere Regulated .22
Slayer .357 (I will add cash)
Huben GK1 .22
Leshiy Classic .25

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NEW ZAN Projectiles Sample Box

Hello,

Since you often ask us for samples of our slugs we produced sample boxes in all popular calibers
Samples are available in .177, .217, .218, .250 and .300 calibers.
Each box contains all the weights we produce of a certain caliber.

Some stores in Europe already have them in stock, and for the rest they are available on our WebSite

ZAN Projectiles

Have a good day,
Maja Brlec

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Hatsan  Send in the clowns

Another goof around fun target I threw together this morning

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Can get 6 small for like 10m-50' sized or two 1/2 page for out there rifle sized .. so I just shot close hatsan25sc and the recycle trap pellets. ..lol.

Ran out of my coffee and the store was also out so I'm on a get by store brand so can't hit a thing on it ..🤮

Shonuf and That'lldo - showdown

Recently i encountered two AGN members (shonuf and that'lldo ) competing in a battle of wits over whose method of scope mounting and centering is best.
I hereby throw down the gauntlet and challenge both said AGN members to show up at high noon 10 Nov 2023 at the Santa Rosa Shooting center in Pensacola Florida, where we will remove their scopes from their airguns of choice; afterwareds we will then allow them to remount, recenter, re-level, realign, said scopes to said bore of said airgun using their proclaimed method of "best way to mount and center a scope" after which, Shonuf and That'lldo will be required to shoots 40 rounds from their airguns:
10 rounds at 25 yards
10 shots at 50 yards
10 shots at 75 yards
10 shots at 100 yards.
Scoring will be done according to NBR standards and the looser will be required to buy all of AGN's members a cold beverage of their choice at the nearest local tavern.
Failure of either party to show by high noon, tomorrow. friday, will by default, mean the other parties method was better.
If both members fail to show it means that we must always remember that sometimes it is better to be happy than to be right.
Yes - humor intended.

Coloured Shims

I was thinking the other day what an arse it is for shims sizing identification. Toying with the idea of getting some samples made up for testing as I'm not sure how the aluminium / anodized material would hold up to the grinding of gears. Nothing complicated 0.1mm, 0.2mm, 0.3mm and 0.5mm all different colours.

Think it's worth a punt? Would you be excited to use colour-coded shims? Few other solutions like laser etching but so hard to see for those of us who need old man glasses ;) not to mention more expensive.

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My apologies and I feel much better!

First, my apologies to anyone I may have offended recently. I sincerely apologize.

Second, I got tired of not being able to shoot in the daylight hours, so I put a black mark on a cinder block in my backyard at ~25 yards.

And under my flood lights, which barely allow me to get a good focus with the Athlon Argos BTR 8-34, I took one shot and that black mark was erased. (smile)

I feel MUCH better!

Unfortunately, I have to endure at least one more day of *mod edit - removed racist comment* making noise in my backyard finishing up what should have been done last week replacing the city sewer lines. Don't call me a bigot. I am not. I am an American. Born and raised!

Sorry for the mini-rant, but I am tired and sick and tired.

All my best!

Kerry

Got another one hooked

I've been talking to guys at work about airguns the last couple months. They enjoy shooting, so were interested. They were amazed at the capabilities of modern pcp's. Tuesday we spent 4 hours clearing trees from a river. After we got done we went to his place to shoot my rifles. He is used to shooting PB's. He admitted each time he looked through the scope he was tensing some and anticipating the recoil and sound. It took him a while to get used to not having it. We kept watching for squirrels to shoot but none showed up.

We shot till dark. I had some old ft targets to shoot at but no way to anchor them so we could reset them without getting up. He kept commenting how relaxing and peaceful shooting it was. Especially after a day of work. We were plinking knots on a stump, small twigs etc. We ran through a tank of air on the redwolf. He remarked how gorgeous it was. He kept asking more and more questions like how to get setup with one etc. Hes seriously looking at getting a pcp now. As he said it has all the pro's of shooting with none of the cons.

The team is likely going to get together at a guys house to go through the equipment as we wind down for the winter. After we are done we will be doing another shooting session. They already told me to bring my rifles. I will likely get a couple more hooked during that time.

Beeman  My favorite martian

Doned my best tin foil hat and figured I'd better prep for the up coming alien invasion
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After the 5th shot the lil'booger used some kinda wind weapon that pushed my shots off so I stopped at 8 .

Now I don't know the exact date of there arrival, but mark my words I'll be ready to fend them off .

Edit..

Decided I best throw caution to there wind weapon and blast a few extra at him.. no telling how many they can teleport down at once .
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Seems I had a maiming hit or 2..🤤

Tuning  The Mamba project.. .25 cal Tomahawk

This is the Mamba. It’s a custom built Uk Tommy that I built. It’s a shell of the original gun. It came about while experimenting on 27 mm tubed long stroke guns. I was playing with a 110 to 115 mm stroked 27 mm sleeved 30 mm tubes to retain the long spring stack for max power.
That testing wasn’t all in vain as I did get some big power from 27 mm LS guns . They were not without their faults. The things that were good I reimplemented into a standard Uk Tommy tube with a custom made piston and seal as well as a bespoke spring set up.
The port was meticulously worked over to get the power yet remain lenier in it’s shot cycle
the gun was tested in .22 and was generating 24 ft lbs but was a bit snappy. These are 7.5 lb guns. I detuned it to a peaceful 20 ft lbs. I was bored one day and ,,,,,, Out of curiosity I changed to a .25 barrel and lightning struck. It retained the same 20 ft lb set up in 22 but actually picked up power and a much better shot cycle.. It’s at 22 ft lbs with 25.3 jsb exacts. Or 23.5 ft lbs with 20 grain ftt.

That being said ,while testing the accuracy,I sighted in the 25.3 first and NEVER ,have any of my guns shot this quickly to kill.
The first attempt at 66 yards down hill was a head shot on a fox squirrel 🐿 .. witnessed by two friends at a job site. I fallowed up with a 47 yard grey squirrel 🐿 . By know I look like a sniper as I walked away like it’s the norm as they were a gaw with shock a pellet gun can be this deadly .. This was first kill, down to the right of that garbage can ,right of the wheel you can see the tail curled up ..
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I have not tried sighting innthe 20 trainers yet.

The Mamba
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It’s a fully shrouded design like most of my guns with short 13 inch barrel , the shroud has collectors .
The unique bronze finish was done as it was designed for hunting and looks
If you look it’s a blackish bronze satin finish I made up over a multi bead blasted prep..



Of course it has my own stock with the traditional Tommy lines but much better fit,with a custom rollover. The Checkering is skip line with a nice claro walnut wood.

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Air Venturi  Air Venturi Avenger Pellet Probe broke.

Less then 200 rounds on a Air Venturi Avenger and my pellet probe broke. I wasn't even using a magazine just the single shot block. (The small pin on the front is missing, took me at least a few shots to notice.)

Is this unheard of? I can't find any Pellet Probes for sell even though I found out the P/N is 000P1-084-W-00. I bought it from amazon who says I can't return it.
What are my options? Send it back to Air Venturi and pay for it to be fixed?

The little .177 that could!

I’ve just uploaded a rather inspirational video about my little Elly. I’ve called it “The little .177 that could!” 😂😂😂

Also just uploaded a video showcasing her work a few days ago.

I finally got my head around adding some back ground music too. Each persons taste in music is quite a personal thing, but let me know what you think about it.

Here are the links if you are interested…

Pete.


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