I’ve been really enjoying my HW30s — it’s a beautifully made rifle, incredibly smooth and just a joy to shoot. The craftsmanship overall is top-notch, and it’s easy to see why this rifle is so highly regarded.

But… there’s one small thing that’s been bugging me — the rear sight.

It looks great and has a clever design, but I’ve noticed there’s a bit of play or wiggle between some of the parts. There are actually three areas where there’s noticeable play, and unfortunately, it’s enough that I think it could affect accuracy when using the open sights. It’s not loose in a “falling apart” kind of way, but there’s definitely some movement that feels out of place on a rifle that’s otherwise built like a clock.

To me, it doesn’t seem like a defect or something broken — more like a general looseness in how the pieces fit together. Which makes me wonder:

Is this just how the HW open sights are, or did I get unlucky?

I’d love to hear from other HW owners — especially those with a 30s or similar models. Is this rear sight play something you’ve noticed too?

Hi all,

I have two Taipan Vet 1 .25 cal rifles, one long and one compact that I enjoy a lot. The compact is my current squirrel gun, as well as the occasional pest bird in the barnyard, and pest rabbit/woodchuck in the flowerbeds if I am walking about. The long hasn't been set up yet, but is going to be my mobile artillery for knocking off pest birds at distance in the breeze off of a tripod.

I have been thinking I need a Taipan .25 Standard to complete the collection. My thought would be to set up the standard as my squirrel/rabbit/woodchuck gun, and setting up the compact as a barn gun, shooting lead free pellets at low power. I have an adjustable Huma Reg for a Taipan that came with the long I bought. In theory, I could set the reg pressure low fairly easily, and then dial back the hammer spring. Or maybe keep the compact as a squirrel gun for walking the woods, and the standard could be the barn gun for hiogher shot count.

Anyone have any idea how a CZ barrel might do with lead free .25 pellets?
Are Taipan Vets set up to be able to be dialed way down in power and still be consistent?

Thank you,
-pg

Fx Panthera 700mm 25
Saber tactical rail
Sekmet reg gauge
Will ship with stock grip
Tuned currently for the 42gr vk slugs at 965
Also loves the 44 and 46 grain h&n slugs
Shoots 1.5 inch groups at 150 yards such a bad ass gun
Scope, bipod, moderator not included just a pic for the setup I run
I don't shoot it but a couple times a year less than 1500 rounds thru it
3 extra mags along with the original
1400 obo

I have a couple pristine SWFA SS scopes two 10X and one 12X and I'm looking trade for some pellets.
I need:
22 cal 18.1 gr either JTS, JSB, AA, FX, AEA, whatever you have
25 cal 25.4 gr same as above.

If you need a really good scope and have some pellets to part with, I'll make you a great deal.

Is it:

-Altaros

- Epic Two

- FX Panthera 600 mm

- Vulcan 3 700 mm

??

Please share your knowledge.

I apologize , the Columbus show is only one day . I keep thinking two because i stay two days ,
Stan in KY .

My package from the UK arrived and I got it all set up and ready for some initial testing at my range

The VoluMax extended plenum will arrive a little later, so for now it is a .177 HP with the 28" slug barrel

I doubt this HW30 has ever been opened up. Cosmetically, outside, the gun is in good condition. Still accurate w/70's Weaver scope - needed no adjustments.
Perfekt trigger is 3.15lbs average. Some air tube galling from the linkage... Gun still averaged 534fps w/7.4gr pellet. Take a look at this piston/seal! I will probably go with a Vortek spring & seal. Lots of cleaning to do... Do the plastic linkage inserts still exist to keep the air tube from getting scratched?

Looking for a Dreamline Classic in .177 with walnut or laminate stock. If you have something, please let me know. Thanks!

Tried some new "copper coated" .22 cal H&N 14.66 grain pellets in the NOTOS today just out of curiosity. Put them up against my normal JSB Jumbo Heavy 18.13 and JSB Exact 13.43 grain. Was looking to try something "lead free" or close to it, and these appear to be somewhat so, at least on the outside surface. Have to say, the copper coated did NOT perform very well.

Regulator set at 1250 psi, Huben valve with .42 liter CF bottle filled to 4500 psi, all ports opened to 4.5mm, STX 500mm barrel kit. After 45 shots it still had 3500 psi left in the bottle.

Attached below are my 3 x 15 shot string results (JSB 18.13 on left, H&N Copper in center, and JSB 13.43 on right). Huge variance in the copper ones for sone reason in FPS, also in FPE not shown... I want to try the "alloy" version next. Anyone else have any experience and comments using lead free pellets?

Look forward to any insight, comments, etc from all the wisdom holders out there on any lead free alternatives.

Hey guys,

I dropped off the face of the earth from airguns after an unanticipated career change and bought this FX King in the green mountain laminate stock last August from Utah airguns in anticipation of doing some hunting with it. I got it all tuned up, had several successful hunts, but now the money needs to go elsewhere so it's up for sale.

The rifle is in absolute flawless condition, with zero scratches or signs of use. This is the 700MM barrel model, and originally came with the greem mountain laminate GRS stock, which I replaced with the bronze Sabre Tactical chassis to closer replicate my powder burners. I added a Huma high pressure reg, Huma pin probe, and Huma Tungsten Hammer. The rifle is precisely tuned to shoot 59gr ZAN slugs at 920 FPS. At 50 yards, it stacks slugs into dime sized groups or smaller.

It comes with the original FX hardcase, the original GRS stock, the original 480CC 250 BAR bottle, an additional new 580 CC 300 BAR FX bottle, the off gun bottle fill nipple, 3 new breech o rings, the original hammer weight, probe, FX reg, an extra .30 FX magazine, the single shot loader, and female QD fill attachment. An Impulse Air IA 1350 mod with an extra baffle and the picatinny mount MDT Ground Pod Bipod is included in the package.

There is a new Athlon Ares ETR UHD 3-18X50 APRS6 FFP IR MIL scope mounted to the rifle currently in a set of Arken rings with an MKM bubble level and flip up scope caps. I can use this scope on other rifles, but it is available to be purchased as a package deal on the scope.

The rifle shoots great and is very, very powerful and accurate. There is over $4,500 invested in the whole package. It is in new condition and deserves a good home where it will be put to use.

I'm asking $2,500 for the rifle with the extras, or $3,200 for the whole package with the scope. Reasonable offers are welcome. I can snap close up pics of specific parts / areas upon request as well. Post here and please PM me if you are interested. I can answer any additional questions over the phone, email or PM's.

I also have an FX M3 Sniper .30 call for sale that will be posted here shortly for a good price in case anyone is interested in that.

Thanks!

Selling a nice 2020 LCS SK-19 .25 cal. Semi Auto & Full Auto version. Included is original paper work from AOA, Donyfl Ronin, case, lower rail. Not a mark on this rifle, shoots as it should, holds air forever. Absolutely no issues. Very accurate as pictures show and not pellet picky. ** Scope and rings are not included unless you want it and we can work out the details ** Asking $1150 shipped.
Only trade consider is Huben K-1 22. or Cricket Carbine 22

Went to my permission today at 0900 with my faithful retriever Pete, Phil met us there. Cool/cold overcast with the sun TRYING to peek through. Got sighted in at 75 yards, for a change everything lined up. Saw one at 110 yards but wasn't a safe shot, people working on the road. Saw one scurrying into a Burrow close by but no time to grab a gun. Phil sat on it for quite a while but it stayed in. Finally saw one out at 105 yards, let fly with a .25 26gr RMR slug, THUNK, down it went, then it started moving but I could barely see it and didn't have a good second shot, Pete and Phil went out to find the body, but apparently it crawled into a burrow, darn no body for the count. Sun started to come out and ...oh look one to the right by the road side, went over to get a bit closer, Phil ranged it at 53 yards or so, got zeroed in it sat up and, THUNK 26gr. and down it went, I gave it one more to make sure, Pete and Phil went over to find it, they wandered around aimlessly trying to find it, I went over to needle them then Phil found it wedged in a VERY tight hole. Hit it just above the front R shoulder. These things are slippery, I need to modify my grabber a bit to get more of a purchase on them. I was going too say I used my Tequila but....It was my Maverick .25.

We carry the Tequila in case it's still breathing, should carry some Tequila just because....

Good fellowship and something to feed the buzzards.

Apparently they come out more in the evening, just when I can't get there. oh well. On the bright side they actually mowed the weeds this year so it'll be easier to get the few remaining ones.

Edited weight of slug to 26 gr.

If I send my JTS Max barrel to you, along with an LW barrel blank, who can machine the breech end to match the jts, and the muzzle end 1/2-20?

Also any of you who do this? happen to have an LW Barrel in .22 in stock? This is for a rifle shooting pellets.


Breech threads onto barrel, then steps up to the barrel nut, then runs .63" all the way down to the muzzle.

I have the 25 caliber mini hunter, chassis version.

It’s shooting 3/4 to 1 inch groups at 50 yards using JSB, AEA and JTS 33-34 grain pellets. No real measurable accuracy difference between them. 825 ish FPS.

I’ve tried 2 different moderators and bare muzzle.

I called RAW and they suggested shooting at 100 yards to see how it groups. He said I may find the group size to be not much bigger at 100 than 50. He said this is possible because the pellet is still trying to stabilize at closer range because of precession and turbulence behind the pellet. (I’m paraphrasing him).
Has anyone ever experienced this phenomenon? It seems possible but unlikely to me.

He also suggested fine tuning the hammer spring by increasing tension. I’m hesitant to do this because the velocity spread impressively good. It seems like if turbulence behind the pellet was a problem decreasing the hammer would be the way to go, no?

Shipping not included in price.

About to purchase an HW50 in .22 caliber, based upon the excellent luck I've had with my .177, HW50. I'm regularly dropping water bottles and soda cans at 40 yards,. The .177 has a Williams diopter rear and Weihrauch red fiber optic up front. I like its weight, relative cocking ease and overall length. Trouble is, a velocity under 600 fps gives me pause about buying the .22. I'm considering an R9 in .22, but the cocking effort is higher and the rifle is heavier and longer. Will I be disappointed by the added weight of the R9? I don't hunt and I've had experience with the Diana 34 and other springers featuring 950--1000 fps, which I don't need. I'm simply looking to add a .22 springer for plinking and fun,. The HW50 velocity seems really slow. Can anyone weigh in on the HW50 performance in .22?

Have a need for CF tank. Just started looking.. I'm thinking ~98 cuft / 4500 psi.
I currently have an AL tank with a QD, gauge etc.. Appears I will need a new set up with fill hose,QD , gauge, bleeder, etc..
Looked at the usual vendors and wanted to see what I should look out for and maybe a better vendor over another.. Amazon has them UA, Pyramid, Talon, and others. Where is a good place to purchase without all the fuss gathering parts and pieces and shipping AND PRICE? Most important for me.

We are always curious about which style of rifle do people prefer and why? The classic hunting rifle look or the tactical style? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and post a picture of your rig!

Forsale, my beloved FX impact FX .22cal. It comes with everything in the pics (rifle, original grip, assortment of NSA slugs, spare o-rings, case and donny fl yokozuna moderator) The rifle is in exellent condition. It is in excellent condition. Mods include slug liner, power hammer kit, pin probe, bag rider, carbon fiber barrel tensioner, ergo grip, and carbon fiber barrel liner sleeve. Shoots sub MOA groups. $1350 . We split shipping. I take paypal. Please fee free to ask any questions.

I would just like to say a huge thank you to all of the members who have taken the time out of their lives to offer up opinions, solutions, encouragement and even a gifted hand pump to a floundering newb. Not once has anyone ever responded to one of my posts with anything other than kindness. I feel pretty lucky to have stumbled upon this forum and all the kind members.

A thank you as well to those who put this all together and keep it running so flawlessly. Incredible job and the awesome members are the proof.

We have the GK1 Aluminum Chassis now available on the site and in store. You can get just the chassis or you can pair it with an AR style but stock as well as a 1913 Picatinny Rear Stock

Here what came in today! Charles

Had a great time eating steak, talking Airguns, and meeting new people. What more could ask for?! https://www.airstryktx.com/