I am looking for some advice on which of these two pistol should i get. Mainly i would be using it for backyard target shooting. Probably would start using it for pest control. If you can give me some pros and cons of each of these pistol I would greatly appreciate it.

When many people see precision BR setups, they don’t really understand the challenges of the game.

This picture shows the 2 main challenges pretty well.

The first challenge is to get your equipment in order so it’s as accurate, predictable in the wind, and reliable as possible. No small feat. The left picture is a 25 shot group at 50y with only a center hold. This illustrates how a good setup should move in the wind. No unusual ups or downs….just a nice horizontal band.

The second challenge is to read your wind flags to determine the amount and placement of hold necessary to put your shot in the middle. The right picture is 25 shots in the same conditions holding off for the wind based on flag positions.

Nobody attains good scores with only one of the two components.

Mike

Excellent condition Tishina 150 for a 350 mm barell for sale $100 shipped Conti-US. Payment via PayPal preferred, but I'm open depending on the buyer. Details via PM. Thanks for looking.

For sale is my FX Wildcat MKIII Compact in 22. It's only been tested by the guys at Utah Airguns and has yet to be shot by me. I just don't have the time to shoot it and I obviously haven't been shooting so it's time to put it up for sale. Comes with 0 db moderator, 2 magazines, bottom picatinny rail installed from Utah Airguns, and I've bought and put on the side NAIAD's magazine holder. Comes with the hard case and the pellet probe of course. I will also include a bunch of tins of 500 count JSB's. $1200 shipped to CONUS, PayPal FF preferred.

Sorry for the lazy pics, wasn't in the mood to make some cool pics for it. I could send additional pictures if you're interested. Thanks for looking

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Purchased a Taipan Veteran Tactical in .25 from Talon Tunes (great seller and service ) but most important is how stellar this PCP is. I mounted a US Optics TS-6X with FX no limit 30 mm rings and 3 shots later it was zeroed at 50 yards. More play to come. This is a solid PCP, albeit the first gun I’ve owned that you cock at the shoulder. Lots of fun and very simple to use! A bipod really makes a difference with this beast.

This is the first time I've shot using night scope and I wanted to shoot at night before heading to the farm tomorrow night

It's a compact impact mk2 .177

I think my focus might have been a little off but I shot these just now in dark

35 yards

Two 5 shot groups shooting jsb .177 13.43 at 905 fps

The rats are going to hell tomorrow night

2 are untouched , 1 has 10 removed from it.

So 290 slugs.

I will take $40 shipped or trade for 2 tins of either jsb .177 13.43 pellets or .22 18.13 pellets.

PayPal ff or add fees

Pickup in ct or MA for 30 dollars

First off I want to give a HUGE shout out and thank you to FX Airguns for supporting this deep dive testing into a topic of big bore airgun terminal performance and choosing the right ammo based on the game animal you are targeting.

As big game hunting grows and more states across the United States legalize big bore airgun hunting for Deer and other large game animals, I have been wanting to make this video for the last few years as we see more manufacturers start getting into big bore calibers .357 and higher.

I am going to make a bold statement and FPE is NOT everything you need to consider when targeting larger game animals. You 100% need to understand the terminal performance of your slugs and ammo. In layman's terms, what is that slug doing at the point of impact and into and hopefully THROUGH the game animal.

I've been testing the FX Impact .35 cal liners since they were released a few years ago and slinging pellets it has been wicked accurate. As a big bore airgun hunter though I have been waiting for the Superior Heavy slug liner to see how it performs on medium and with the right ammo selection, larger game animals.

FX Airguns has really perfected the art of barrel liner R&D and they absolutely NAILED the precision with this new slug liner. I have also had the FX Hybrid slugs in .35 for over a year now and testing them in a lot of my other .35 cal airguns seeing the insane amount of energy dumping they provide. But when I was able to finally test them in this new liner I was shocked about the pin point precision they provide.

A lot of airgunners are coming to the .357 caliber from smaller calibers of airguns. As you get up into these "big bore" sizes, that pin point slug on slug precision you expect in your .22 and .25 pellet puffers or slug slingers starts to get exponentially more difficult with heavier and higher caliber projectiles. But again, FX has figured out the secret sauce.

One of the innovative things they did in releasing these very LIGHT for caliber (low sectional density) hybrids slugs is not only does it allow you to sling them very fast around 1000 FPS and with the new PowerBlock and Tungsten Hammer around 1070 FPS, you are dumping a TON of energy in a VERY short amount of penetration.

The Hybrids are a perfect choice of ammo if you don't care about anything being left to salvage if you are hunting for meat with small game animals. It is the PERFECT pesting ammo for larger small game like Prairie Dogs and predator hunting. It dumps over 150 FPE turning into little flying discs of death.

But what got me into big bore airguns .357 and higher was the ability to take larger game like Deer. So I set out to test the effects of hollow points vs. solids in this energy level of big bore airgun. In the last 5 years I have harvested over 2 dozen deer with big bore airguns and have learned A TON about terminal performance of airgun slugs.

My #1 thing to pass on is penetration is KING and expansion is a extra feature if you have enough FPE to get through the important parts and out the back door. Two holes in your game animal will yield a higher probability of recovering that animal and you AT LEAST need to have enough penetration to get through both lungs from all shot angles that you might be taking.

This video is basically the visualization of these concepts and anyone wanting to use the FX Impact M3 .357 on larger game animals needs to watch this video and absorb the information fully for the most ethical hunt possible. Again, HUGE shout out to FX Airguns to work with me to bring you this important information.

Like new condition. Will come in the original box. 2x magazine and fill adapter and threaded end and will come with 3 tins of 10.34gr JSB. Asking $1,100 shipped
S510 XS Ultimate Sporter Xtra FAC Ambi Walnut

• Smooth sidelever cocking mechanism
• 10-shot repeater
• 2-stage adjustable trigger with safety
• 11mm scope grooves (no open sights)
• 250 Bar / 3626 PSI Fill Pressure
• Built-in manometer (air pressure gauge)
• Built-in adjustable power
• Fully shrouded Lothar Walther barrel
• Ambidextrous Walnut Stock
• Adjustable cheekpiece
• Checkered pistol grip and forearm
• Adjustable rubber Butt pad
• Rear sling swivel stud
• Fully-Regulated 288cc cylinder
• Regulator Output Pressure: 150 BAR / 2175 PSI
• 60 shots in .177
• Accessory rail under forearm with built-in adjustable sling mount

PM for more details.

Dillon digital scale uses either a 9V or AC/DC wall outlet for power source
Capacity: 1500 grains Graduation: 0.1 grains
seem to recall paying around $140 from Dillon back in the day

Still works perfectly and very reliable
it was used as a backup scale to separate pellets and slugs based on actual weight

$49 + shipping ... I'll even include some FREE Cajun seasoning as I own a Cajun Seasoning and Spice company

Have you ever asked yourself:​

How did I fall down the rabbit hole SO QUICKLY ​

(1) For years I was content to use a handpump to get my PCPs ready for killing.

(2) I had meant to buy a cheap backup pump, but then all corona-hell broke loose, and for two years(!) I couldn't get any airgunning gear to Peru (that'2 where I'm working right now).
Moral A: Buy AG stuff now, Zdon't procrastinate on spending money.


(3) Murphy (with his law) is a US citizen. So, I thought I'm safe living in Peru.
But — he has a cousin in Peru, his name is Fernando, and Fernando's Law is plucked from the same family tree as Murphy's Law.
So, yes, you guessed it. My hand pump broke.
Moral B: No matter where in the world you live, make sure Murphy doesn't have any relatives living there. Otherwise, you're screwed.


(4) I then MacGyvered my AG shooting — to pospone the inevitable to the last possible moment:
I literally shoot my PP700 until the pressure in the air cylinder was so low that it couldn't hold the valve shut anymore, and the pitiful rest of air escaped in one long pfffffft!
But not before propelling one last JSB into the body of a feral pigeon.

How I managed to keep my scope adjusted to the ever changing MV? ➔ Tactacam in slomo showed me the exact pellet drop in mil, and I adjusted for it before taking my next shot.

Moral C: If the forces of nature and the powers to be gang up against your airgunning hobby: Improvise!



(5) The pfffffft announced the inevitable:
I had to buy an airtank (since handpumps sold in Peru are a bad investment, $100 for made in China junk).
It cost me dearly. Ouch!
My dear wife was nice about it.
Moral D: It's nice to have a nice wife when you're an airgunner.


(6) That wallet-devastating trip down airtank alley was just a few months ago.
I certainly did not expect to find myself looking for a compressor NOW!!
That was slated for the end of this decade....

But here we are — looking down the precipice of compressor alley.
Just months after splurging on my first air tank.

Moral E: When it rains, it pours. (That's even true in the desert where I live, go figure.)



(7) How did I get myself into that conundrum?
When I was going to get my first refill of my shiny new tank — I almost dropped it on the tile floor....
The local dive shops have jacked up their prices as if the Corona China Virus made air a scarce resource.
Or as if Russia's tanks shut down the air pipeline to Europe....

Moral F: Don't trust the communists, no matter if they come with Russian of Chinese flavor.

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So, now you know how I slid down the rabbit hole much much quicker than anticipated.
You know there's a moral in that as well....


Your turn:
What shoved you into the AG rabbit hole?
What lubricated your rapid descend down into it?

Matthias



PS: If you think that you are not going down the rabbit hole — well, my psychologist has a term for that. He calls it "denial."

For sale is a 95+% fwb 300s Match rifle. Was previously resealed and new dual springs replaced. Stock was also refinished. Will ship in hard case and inside cardboard box. Payment is paypal goods and service to eliminate any issues. Feel free to call text or Email for any questions. I will be using the pictures from the previous owner as I have not taken any photos myself. If there are shots you would like, let me know. Comes with both front and rear sites, hard case.

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Kraford & Lypt Range Extender​

Lightly use on my Impact M3. I upgraded to a Heritage Arms Cold Shot.
$125 includes USPS Priority shipping in the USA only.
PayPal or Cash only.
I shoot at the Diablo Rod and Gun Club every Wednesday 9am to 12 noon if you want to meet and pay cash.

Rod in San Francisco


Rod in San Francisco

Asking $280 shipped and insured. PayPal F & F. Thanks!

My newest toys

Changing out the scopes on my airgun collection to all “like” premium scopes one rifle at a time.

This offer to sell is for a “like” new and very lightly used Vortex Diamondback 6-24x50 MRAD scope, 30mm tube, FFP, packaged back in the original box with all original inclusions.

$275 shipped within the continental US. Payment via PayPal F&F or add 3%. Will ship within 24 two business days or less of receipt of payment.

Thinning the heard.. I have a Factory Stock FX M3 in Black available with no modifications & no add on parts just as it came from FX. Available in your choice of .22 or .25 caliber with a 480cc CF Bottle and 600mm Superior Liner. Gun was purchased mid 2021 so I doubt it's a Power Block model but who really knows for sure! Purchase includes magazine in selected caliber and factory hard case. Gun does have Wika Gauges. $1750 Shipped & Insured CONUS. I'll post pics later but if you're looking you know what an M3 Looks like. Pristine, like new condition, no issues, no leaks, & shoots perfect. Paypal F&F or you cover the G&S fees. Venmo/Zelle if you really must. Trusted & Well regarded Forum Member, No surprises or BS. PM for contact info if you want to discuss it.

I wasn’t originally going to post this, as the slug game is a long and drawn out process in finding a slug that works with the gun and speed you want. However, lately it seems like there’s been more offerings in the slug market, and those offerings seem to be less “fussy” with speed and twist rate.
For the majority of my airgun journey, I’ve never needed to use slugs, but they’ve always intrigued me, and I’ve always wanted to be able to shoot them. Last week I had the opportunity to get some range time in with a good friend, and while I overwhelmed myself by taking too many of my guns, I did try a variety of slugs out of 2 of them, and while they grouped great at 25yds (im sure they all do), at 50 and up, they were all over the place. Now I didn’t adjust speed, or play with anything on the guns. I literally loaded up a few, and shot them. I was disappointed (obviously) with the results, but at the same time, got to thinking. Am I expecting too much from slugs? Without having a “dedicated” slug shooter, and shooting primarily pellets from my guns, am I expecting too much out of a slug, or out of the gun I’m shouting?

There’s a lot of talk lately about slugs replacing pellets, but in my book, pellets will always be my primary ammo, unless I can buy a slug for a similar price, and shoot them at the same speeds I am with pellets and getting similar accuracy.

Am I asking too much?

Airgun Revisions HFT Challenger is in Rick R hands now.

Just something that I came across on another site

For sale is a Hatsan Flashpup 177. The gun comes with single shot tray, fill probe with adapter, 2 magazines, spare orings (that came from hatsan), huma regulator (not installed) and original box. This gun was purchased as a refurbished gun directly from Hatsan. The gun is very accurate and not pellet picky at all. It is very backyard friendly and the perfect pester (quiet, small, accurate). Asking $225 obo shipped CONUS. PayPal F&F preferred.

I have excellent feedback here and at GTA.

Please contact me with questions. Thank you!

-Matthew

Gun come with 1 magazine and single shot tray. No scope or bipod. Very good shooter. The only reason for sale is Allen called and my Raw hm1000x .30 cal is being shipped. No need for 2 .30 cal. Gun will be shipped in hard case insured for full value. Gun now $1350 shipped. Pay pay work for me but will consider other methods as this one need a new home fast. Deal by email. [email protected]

Any recommendation for some type of wearable net against mosquitos? I am thinking some gaun like thing would be great. Or pants and shirt. I have seen many on chinazon but you cannot believe the reviews there anymore. I don't mind using spray on my hands, neck and face. I was just sitting outside and my back was eaten by them. My Sitka hunting pants seams to work for my legs, but it is a bit hot outside here in South FL. Thank you!

My newest air rifle has arrived!
It's my first Daystate. Love it already

Just sharing with you all. Thanks for looking and reading!