In the last couple trips to the range I have been comparing my 22cal FX King to my accurized 10/22. It kept up with the rimfire performance until 100 yds. It did get a bit breezy by the time I got out to 100yds. Though I am not displeased, I feel better groups can be achieved. I had the gun tuned by Justin W. In Arvin Ca. to shoot 34gr slugs 970fps. The ammo I’m using now is H&N precision 33gr/.218 slugs. Any suggestions on improving my 100yd groups would be gladly accepted.

Are there any American made springers worth 2 cents any more ? I have introduced a friend to this hobby recently, and he asked for referrals of something made in the states in the 400-500$ range. I'm drawing a blank. I have two Sig ASP20 rifles that we spent all afternoon and evening in friendly competition. He fell in love with those, but obviously they are no longer available, and I am NOT selling mine. Suggestions of any USA made springers that still have some quality ???

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I’d love to grab a HW30S synthetic for my son. They seem to be discontinued in the US, but available in the UK. Can’t find any UK sellers willing to ship to US though.

This is a separate thread from the original Field target is an arms race thread.
I did not want to jack that thread.

This is a test of four rifles of different price points. They are all completely different in the way they shoot. But all have the same job.

I have been shooting field target for a long time and have been in a national competition. Three of these guns have been used in competition. All have done very well.

The price of the guns and scope range from 250, 500, 1000, 2000.

All of these guns are modified and tuned specifically for field target competition.

1. Gun one is a Browning Leverage with a 4-12 UTG scope. It is tuned by the spring and trigger work. It shoots 8.4 @850 fps
2. Gun two is a Diana 48 tuned to 18 ft lb with a 6-16 UTG scope shooting 8.4 @ 900 fps
3. Gun three is a TX200mk III with a 5.5-25 scope shooting 8.4 @ 800 fps . This is a 12 ft lb gun
4. Gun four is an HFT-500 that is highly modified by a professional and shot in competition by a professional. It is temporarily fitted with a 10-40x56 scope and is shooting 10.3 @850 FPS

For this test I am going to shoot all the guns with the scope set to 16 x

I’m going to be shooting from a bench at a 5.5x5.5 target card with a 3/8 circle in the center of the card. I will be shooting ten shot groups using the center ring as an aim point.

All the testing cannot be done at one time. Tonight I will shoot the 15 yards test . Then the longer range test when I get to the range over the weekend.

The first test is from a bench mostly indoors.
10 yards inside my shop and 5 yards outside.

I will shoot three cards with each gun. And select the best one. They all have such completely different triggers and require specific shooting requirements. But I know these guns. I’ll do my best.

The next test will be at 25 yards. And then 55 yards . I can say all are capable of hitting a 1 inch spinner at 55 yards so it should be fun to see the group size. The HFT can easily hit a 6mm rod at that distance.

WOULD A HW 50S WORK FOR HUNTTING BUBBYS AND FIELD TARGET SHOOTING ? IF NEW SHOULD I PUT IN A NEW SPRING KIT IN IT OR WAIT?

Shot 5 mags through it. Comes with case and original stock $1599 plus shipping . Also comes with aluminum handguard

Would like to trade for something. Shoot me offers. My priority trade is for an HW45.

Looking for a German springer if possible.

This air pistol is in like new condition. I upgraded to hex bolts.

Finished this build today. I think the final results were worth the extra effort to have the Cerakoting done, it shoots better than it looks and I hope you like the end result as much as I do.
DRS Tactical Gen-2 500mm in .22cal. She came with externally adjustable hammer and regulator. Major improvements from FX with little to no fanfare.

I’d like to give a shout out to Joe Brancato of topgunairguns.com for making this build possible.

Got it from Gamo

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I found this Benjamin Marauder Beech wood stock in my late brother's belongings. It looks like it's never been used. Benjamin confirmed it's a 1st generation. It's 33" long. I would like to sell it, but I'm not a gun person, and have no idea of the value. It has one tiny nick in the wood (pictured). thank you...

I know a lot of people here have great things to say about HPP, so I made a purchase through them a couple weeks ago. There was a mistake on my order so I reached out to them via phone and left a voicemail at the shop number. Never heard anything back from them….. I waited seven days and then sent them an email with my issue. Still haven’t heard anything back. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, but they’re not impressing me thu far. I hate to leave a company a bad review, but at this point I am considering it. Is this just a fluke or has anybody else had a similar experience?

Avenge X tube version. HN Field Target Trophy pellets at 20 gr. Reg set (I think) at 150B. Transfer port set to LO. Started at full fill of 300B and ended the shot string at 120B.

I have always questioned the regulator in this gun. I only plink at 25 yards in the backyard so no reputation or money is on the line here. When I set the reg, I degas and then slowly bring it up to 150B - that gives me good accuracy with the 25 grain pellets at 910 FPS - and leave it. When I go to shoot, the reg is always at 165B. This drops after the first shot but the regulator pressure is always dropping as I shoot. Today I wanted to see what would happen with the transfer port on low with the lighter weight pellets. 100+ shots were all hitting where aimed but doesn't the graph look like an unregulated gun where the first shots are low because the hammer can't overcome the pressure; then you hit a zone where things kind of flatten out because the drop in pressure gets the hammer happy; and finally the velocity falloff when the speed is just being dictated by the pressure.

With an SD of less than three over 100+ shots I'm not unhappy but it just doesn't seem like the regulator is working great or maybe not at all. Again, all I do is shoot at clay pigeons in the back yard and then keep shooting pieces until I have dust. Over this string every shot was hitting POA consistently so maybe I just shut up and forget about it. Using the HI transfer port setting with the 25 grain pellets I get the same kind of curve with a little higher SD and a 60 shot count before the velocity really starts to drop.

I'm just looking for any opinions. In my mind, regulation means a constant pressure to a fairly high degree at the plenum until the tank pressure gets below the reg setting and the velocity drops. I suppose this could also be some sort of a tuning thing but I've gone over that by adjusting to the knee and backing off a bit and I do see pretty good accuracy with decent SD numbers.

Tony

Hey all, so I'm tuning on a friend's katran standard in 22 cal with a tube and wanted to know if anyone can tell me a couple things. Im tuning it to shoot 21 grain javelin slugs, im currently sitting at 170 bar on the reg and im maxing out around 910 fps. Now, its shooting accurate, but shot count is not great at about 26-30 shots.

Now, I had been playing with it with 23 grain javelin and had the reg(on accident) at 200+ bar and at that was screaming the 23 grains at 970. I do not have a reg pressure tester, and since there's no gauge for the reg I am simply going off the speed starting to drop off which also goes in tandem with the shot sound.

Now with the 21 grain, it is following suit as when I drop the reg to 150 bar, speed falls to 880 or so. I really didn't think I'd have to push the reg that high to get the power up like that but it appears so.

Does this sound on par for power and shot count out of this platform? Would playing with the internal valve adjustment change much with power or efficiency? I own a katran compact in 22 so am pretty familiar with the platform, and in playing with power with that I could achieve 18 grain pellets at 865 with reg about 150 bar, so I guess I was expecting to be able to push more out of the standard with a few extra inches of barrel.

This months match report is posted on the club's website;

This is a take off barrel from a RAW HM1000x .22. This is the new style with no shroud and threaded end cap.

150.00 shipped

How often do you guys and gals shoot a week? Where does everyone practice?

I’m looking to sell my ***** due to needing to pay bills. How can I go about selling my *****?

So I was thinking. I just got some Altaros slugs and the uniformity is beyond anything I’ve seen with standard pellets and slugs. So this got me thinking. I’m wondering if part of the reason they are accurate is that they are uniform and don’t have any surface defects to swing them off course. (Super high BC aside)

Notice all the weird artifacts inside the hollow point and rough / uneven nose on the standard slugs.

Mike

Hi guys.
There is a pretty nice UTG 4-16 scope for sale.
No damages or cratches.
This is a 30mm tube verison.
asking $120 shipped or $100 you pay shipping
Thanks.

This Uragan is in great shape, upgraded Huma Reg, Buck Rail Mod, 2 mags and 2 tins of jsb slugs along with some other ammo. Shipped in a pocketted softcase. Bipod not included im the price, but can be discussed and I also have scopes available. This is a very quiet rifle.

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Hi Airgunners !

Please look what I got from an old machinist in a trade .

Some micrometers , depth micrometer , micrometer head and vernier caliper .

I have my equipment setup but maybe you are looking for some .

They are Starrett and others brands .

Make your offer for the whole lot !

Thanks !

Jes

Price = $50 plus $10 shipping

Ps : The top one , the vernier caliper was sold to Kenneth , thanks Kenneth !

2025 SOFT AAFTA GP
4268 Hwy 99 South, Ashland, Oregon
Pistol Friday Sep 12th Rifle Sep 13th Sunday 14th

All AAFTA Rifle & Pistol rules and classes apply. See at www.aafta.org The “Western Free Style” class will also be
allowed. In any matters arising and not covered by these rules, the Match Director’s decision will be final. Match
Fees $85


We will have some prizes this year. Stay tuned for updates as the sponsors donations come in.
Emigrant Lake campground is also close by and has tent and full hookup sites available, with flush toilets and hot
showers.





Practice begins on the sight in line for registered competitors, on Friday between 7am and 7pm. Equipment inspection
and FPE testing will be done before you get to sight in and during the matches at testing lanes.
NO lasers or separate range finding devices are allowed, (except for the “Western Free Style” class/squads), and anyone
else seen with a range finder on the course at any time before or during any of the pistol or rifle matches will be
disqualified.


PISTOL FIELD TARGET MATCH – Sep 12th (IF AT LEAST 6 PRE REGISTER)
Safety Meeting will be at 2:45pm on Friday afternoon. Match starts at 3:00Pm. This will be a 40-shot course, 10 lanes, 2
targets per lane, with two shots per target. Targets will be set from 10 to 35 yards and kill zones will be from ½” to 1 -
1/2”. Timers will be given with the score cards. Competitors are allowed 5 minutes to make 4 shots. One lane will be
standing only. Note that this course is also open to “Basic Break Barrel rifles”, (if at least 5 shooters preregister), with
scopes set at 12 X or less same as the pistols.


RIFLE FIELD TARGET MATCH- DAY ONE – Sep 13th
Competitors can start sight in practice for the Rifle Field Target match at 7am. Safety Meeting begins at 9:45am. The
match starts at 10:00am. This will be a 51-shot course, with 17 lanes, 3 targets per lane, with ONE shot per target.
Timers will be given with the score cards. Competitors will be allowed 4 minutes; to set up, make their 3 shots. Time
starts when you enter the shooters box. TWO lanes will be kneeling, and one will be standing.


SATURDAY FREE LUNCH STARTS after you finish the course
Bring your favorite low power offhand rig for the afternoon and evening side shoots.


RIFLE FIELD TARGET MATCH- DAY TWO – Sep 14th
Competitors can start sight in practice for the Rifle Field Target match at 7am. The Safety Meeting begins at 8:45am.
The match starts at 9:00am. This will be a 51-shot course, with 17 lanes, 3 targets per lane, with ONE shot per target.
Timers will be given with the score cards. Competitors will be allowed 4 minutes; to set up, make their 3 shots. Time
starts when you enter the shooters box. TWO lanes will be kneeling, and one will be standing. (same course).


SUNDAY FREE LUNCH STARTS as you finish the course. AWARD PRESENTATIONS will follow. Hopefully
awards will be done by 1:30 or so for those who might need a quick exit for travel.


Jacob W Sumner
Match Director,
2025 SOFT AAFTA GP
[email protected]

Online Registration forms:Registration Form

Anschutz 8002 Modified by A.Z., great for HFT, WFTF, or Light Varmint Bench Rest. Equally as accurate as my 9015. My test scope rail, and moderator are not included unle$$ you really want them, $1100 shipped, prefer Zelle or Venmo

Selling my basically new FX Sniper tube version; so impressed with this rifle that I‘ve ordered the bottle version

• Full transferable FX Warranty thru Talon Tunes
• Rifle, case, documentation, (2) FX Magazines
• Scope and Bi-pod not included

$1500 Shipped CONUS
Paypal F& F or add 3.5%, or Zelle

Please text for additional photos or info 617-620-0648

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