I am just wondering if the manufactures design their products with the amount of use that is present here on AGN ? I read thread after thread about compressors failing even when directions are followed . Maybe the design is for a more casual user , week end and maybe 100 pellets on saturday afternoon ?
Or do they design with Job Security in mind ?
i have 3 PCP rifles and a Omega trail charger , these are all tube rifles no bottle guns . this compressor runs about 1.5 minutes to fill a gun . which is what it was designed as . No problems in over 2 years . I am wondering if maybe i should try a YH and see how long it lasts as a gun only fill option ?

Do you guys always use the hole on the scope grooves to pin your scope rings? I was just curious because I'm really not sure if I even need to on a lockdown mount .

I have a pretty permanent night permission for rats, I also have a few time a year permission for pigeons and starlings but these were through word of mouth/business acquaintances, I am really wanting to add a semi regular day permission to my schedule. I love target shooting, relaxing, enjoying the fresh air but I really really love enjoying that farm air, the noises, and doing a deed for farmers. Theyre often not appreciated like they should be. This is not only a way for me to show appreciation but have a ton of fun as well and hone my skills.

I plan on taking 2-3 days off at the end of the month to drive around to some farms to try and get my way in, I know how to speak to people , I am cordial, polite, greetings of the day so on and so forth. These things were more or less beaten into me at a few different times of my life and IMO are very important ALWAYS. My issue is , I cannot for the life of me figure out the proper wording that will not offend them , I mean, who wants to hear a stranger talking about potential/existing pests and then have that stranger ask for immediate trust to shoot on their property. I know to practice safety for livestock, people, and property first.

I was planning on bringing my Evol mini along, some cardboard boxes with targets on them, range finder, and show them these are not toys and are surgical tools and great in the right hands.

It really is the wording and initial ice breaker that is driving me mad, I do not want to offend and I would prefer success.

I have been trying determine the best weight for an FT rifle. Yep I know that this is a subjective thing but for example:
I had to actually use my digital scale for this as mfgr can be ahhem misleading
My Redwolf rifle laminated, action, stock and scope is 9 lbs = The stock and action alone together weigh = 7.5 lbs
My same Redwolf action and scope in PRS chassis weighs 13 lbs.
all in, my PRS setup / weight is about 4 lbs more.
The Redwolf action alone is @5lbs
Mounting a scope adds approximately 1.5 lbs.
So holding a scoped 12.5 lbs to 13.5 lb PRS rig at shoulder for forced FT lanes is mucho work, where as a scoped traditional Redwolf is 3 lbs easier.

Thoughts?

What is the reason for the grooves in the receiver bolt on a TX200. I've seen 3 on most, 2 on some and my new TX200HC has no grooves.
Thanks

Picked up a Benjamin Akela, but having a couple issues.

1: Air blow by at the magazine. I am assuming either breech or barrel o rings so will replace both. Any idea where to get a parts list? I found a diagram, but no list.

2: It appears there are supposed to be about seven baffles in the shroud. Mine has one and the spring, which obviously does not push against anything. Soooo... when I shoot it without the suppressor, it is very loud, but single holes at about 10-15 yards. Now, put on a suppressor (I tried two - a 0db .177 and a DonnyFL .30) and at 15 yards, the pellet misses the target by over four feet! Apparently there is an alignment problem between the shroud and the barrel.

I would not think the baffles would be that critical, but maybe.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Asking the experts here about what I should expect as a shot count with this configuration.
I just received a new HW100 Thumbhole PCP .22 cal with the 50 Joule rating. According to HW site, the 50 Joule should net about 30 shots, at least according to their updated chart.
I'm currently seeing about 14 shots before the Manometer is hitting yellow. I'm filling it to 200 bar according to both my Air Venturi ROV Air compressor as well as the Mano on the HW. I also have a new HW100 KT Laminate that is shooting about 36 shots before hitting the yellow. Both are using JSB Jumbos 15.89 GR pellets. The HW100 T was chrono'd by AOA using the same pellets at just under 34ft lbs. AOA is suggesting the regulator needs adjusting to get the shot count up. Before I send my new gun back to AOA for recalibration, I wanted to see if anyone else has the HW100 full size .22 cal and what you are seeing. I am planning on chrono graphing the rifle this evening to get better data.
The Air cylinder is .175L and is the same size as the TK model. According to AOA that is the larger Air Cylinder that HW supplies with their FAC models; both the full size and carbines.
I'm wondering if there is something else at play here; other than a regulator adjustment that is needed.

Thanks in advance

Barb shoots for Team Centercut, and commonly seen using a Daystate or Brocock airgun. She's a pleasure to be around, and is no stranger to the podium!



Apparently she likes Ghosts!

So, I have this old BSA .177 single load under lever that I purchased new back in the 1980's. It doesn't have any model number or identification.
It mostly sat in my gun safe for years. It still cocks and shoots fine. It weighs in at 8lbs8oz, and loads via a pellet port that pivots 90 degrees to drop a pellet in then pivots in line with the barrel to shoot the pellet. It has dings and scratches to the wood from over the years, most are probably safe dings. There is no rust on any of the metal.
I am looking for any information on value etc so that I can move it on to someone who likes springers..
Any information appreciated or anyone with any interest in owning this piece let me know.

What can use to lure a ground hog out so I can get a shot off. Peanuts maybe?

Just want to get people's opinions on which of these two guns would be best for benchrest I've already got it narrowed down to these two guns because of their power and slug capability and I've also got it narrowed down to 25 caliber as well I just want to know between the Panthera and the dynamic which is more comfortable and accurate off of a bench any input is greatly appreciated thanks

Appears a similar payment system is on the rise. Based with “old glory bank” based out of Oklahoma. If they can do the same service without the “terms and conditions “ PayPal has instilled. I’d be for it.

My new to me Theoben Evolution showed up today and arrived with a very nice Leupold VX2 3-9x33 on there. There is always this feeling of doubt when you order something new that it just won't meet your expectations. Well I took one shot with this gun and every ounce of doubt left my body. Wow what a shooter! She's a little under powered at the moment (9fpe, 500fps with 15.9gr) but she's also got a pretty chewed up breech seal. Going to get some ordered along with a piston rebuild kit (if I can find one) and a pump adapter and see what happens. Either way I love this gun.

So I will start this off by saying that, neither of my Evols I got new from a distributor, my hps went through who knows how many owners and my mini , 3 owners.

From a manufacturer stand point , Tom owes me nothing. From a consumer stand point, I can't really expect anything from him.

If you were to watch all of this as a fly on the wall you'd think I just purchased both rifles from him.

When I got my hps , I had messaged Tom on a competing forum before HAM forum existed and he immediately got back to me, detailed, thoughtful responses with the info I was looking for. I thought that was stand up, also responded to a friend of mine about magazines and lighter ammunition and how to remedy some jamming issues, I know he had them send the mags in so he could remedy this for us, my friend did not get his Evol new either...

Come to my mini, I messaged Tom last week on Thursday about how my Mini came with a bent pellet probe. The mini I got 4th hand. After a few back and forth and 34 minutes of time, Tom had a tracking number for me and very detailed instructions on how to replace it. The probe showed up yesterday, 2 , TWO!!! business days later I had my new probe, extra probe orings, and a cool AAA patch.

Here is the kicker and not sure if I should say this. Tom did not ask anything from me for this. He just supported his product. Totally blew me away. I can't really say much more without sounding like I'm kissing his rear but I can say that my 3rd Evol will be a new purchase and it will 100% happen.



Anyways



Thanks Tom, I really appreciate it. She back together and shooting lead again!

Nothing to do with airguns, but was watching the national news this evening, CBS. It was nearing the end of the 30 minutes and I counted 10 commercials in a break then one item, about sports before they closed. Local is not much better, very little local stuff, most is grabbed off national feeds which may be repeated later, with a few items of local interest. I guess, no know, I am getting old. Wish for news like the old Huntley/Brinkley and Walter Cronkite reports. Just a rant on my part.

Like new Donnyfl Koi for sale.
25 cal 1/2x20.
$130 Shipped tyd.
Paypal ff or add 3.5%.

Selling a .30 cal FX Impact mk2 Package
SPAW Tuned
1- magazine
Athlon HELOS BTR 6-24x50
600mm barrel
Donny Fl Ronin
FX Hard case
Asking 1600.00 shipped
No issues at all with this, I just don’t shoot it anymore.
bipod not included
PayPal FF or add 3.5% for fees…

Selling my M3 25 cal 600 mm barrel non power block,1500 shipped .Scope ,rings and tripod not included.PayPal F&F accepted.Thanks Catman.

I’m bugging you guys once again from Patagonia, Argentina with a couple more issues on my Impact MK2.
I am getting a drop in reg pressure of about 10-13 Bar over a 50 shot string. I have a MK2 .25 with Power Block and 72 Power Plenum Upgrade, slug kit. Shooting 34 grain slugs at 945fps (targeted that speed because I found it to be most accurate). Reg is a Huma that I installed along with all the upgrades I stated earlier.
Fill the gun up to 250 Bar, 125 Bar on Reg, I get around 10 shots at around 950fps, the next 10-15 shots the Reg drops to about 120 Bar and velocites around 943 fps, the following shots reg drops to about 117Bar and velocity to around 937 or so while main reg is still around 180-200 Bar. The gun is super consistent but velocities and pressure drop consistently, no peaks or drops.
Reg seems to remain the same while gun is not in use, so it doesn’t seem to have any creep or droop while not in use.
Should I use a heavier hammer to open the valve a bit more or with a little more strength? (I have a thing with asking about hammers because I have no idea when to go heavier!).
I thought about polishing the standard reg that came with the gun and put it back on but I have a feeling its not the reg.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Lucas….again!

It has been a while since I’ve cleaned my. 25.
It is a compact veteran. And it is stored in a climate controlled environment.
I ran a couple of patches through with some bore solvent, and everything looks somewhat normal. I had recently inquired on a different thread about motorheads cleaning process. So I decided to run a patch with JB bore paste.

Compare the top patches to the bottom patches. Am I looking at rust residue??

Taipan Veteran .25 Long in black laminate. I purchased it new from a well known vendor out west. It has just a few mags through it at this point. It was originally tuned for the JSB MK2 33.9 @ 905 fps. It has been re tuned for the JSB 26gr Hades at 880 fps with terrific results.
Includes the original box, spare O rings, single shot tray, 2 mags, QD fill probe, 4 stainless pins(2 large, 2 small), end cap, three 3d printed barrel mounted mag holders, a 3d printed barrel mounted probe holder, Magpul small rail section is mounted for a bipod on the forearm, and a HD 3d printed cocking lever extension.
Installed is a Donny FL 1/2 UNF shroud end cap. Also included is a DonnyFL Koi .25. The moderator was owned by another member and then came to me. It had some clipping on the internals previous to coming to me, however it works just fine. The Koi has a 1/2 UNF endcap as well. Its the same diameter as the Vet barrel shroud.
The only mark on the entire thing is a missing checker or two on the grip which I think came from the factory like that. Other than that the gun looks brand new.
I just never ended up using it.
Please check my feedback.
Asking $1000.00 shipped and insured.
PayPal F&F preferred.
PayPal Goods & Services accepted for an additional 3% of total.
Shipped CONUS.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or picture requests.

Looking back in an old dynamit nobel catalogue this little jewel looks interesting. I've never seen one in the wild or have ever heard of anyone having such a beast. Apparently you pump the cartridge up put a .22 pellet in and get up to 50 ft pds out of it. Did they ever even make it to production? Interested to see if anyone here has had one.

I made a pellet order while PA had their 4th of July sale. The tins are a little different and there is scotch tape on them instead of the traditional tape that we are all familiar with, also the foam padding is different. Has any one seen this from other vendors? The pellets look OK although I haven’t shot any yet. Just wondering.

Hello @.20calguy

Howdy neighbor, thought I would share a couple of pictures of what I am cooking for lunch today. Just a little small pot of my Seafood Gumbo and as you can see, I built the Roux not quite to chocolate before adding it into the Gumbo. I used 1-1/2 pounds of Andouille sausage to season my cast iron skillet to make the Roux. Thought you would appreciate that, have a great day.

ThomasT

I have a .22 Avenger barrel that is very rough where the rifling begins at the breach. I did polish and recrown and pushed several pellets by hand, the first 2.5 inches of the rifling are rather tight as well. I polished with a bore mop and JB and put a lot of extra effort in the tight spot including using a drill (with mop).
I'm thinking of using the back end of a drill bit, grinding a taper and polishing like a recrown. I'm not to concerned about being tight at the breach but this sharp edge must go.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Painterman... aka David from Indy