Racer88 said:

Perfect explanation. Thanks. I will not likely ever attend any competitions. I've tried a few (along with my daughter) in the PB world and did NOT like the vibe. A bunch of jerks, really. Old farts (and I'm close to being an "old fart" myself) obsessed with rules and zero desire to help newbies. I'll just leave it at that. No competitions for me. I'll just "compete" against myself and enjoy shooting just for the relaxation benefits of shooting.

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I've never run into any FT peeps who had no desire to help the newbies... quite the opposite. I never compete against others anyway. I only compete against myself... looking to improve my percentage of KZ hits on a course, esp a course with targets i don't know.

Ezana4CE said:

I suspect there to be myriad personalities, as are most places where people gather, so one can experience friendliness, standoffishness, kindness, terseness, etc all at the same event. I’ve never been, but I’ve heard many stories. That’s my take until I see for myself.

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Having become long-distance friends (assuming I'm not flattering myself to think so), I put much value in your posts, E. Even more in your opinions and judgement.

And as a tenacious promoter of Field Target since discovering it a couple decades ago, I find your quote above not only quite interesting, but an excellent example of why/how Field Target isn't more popular than it is. That's not a criticism, just an observation.

I've always encouraged the FT-curious to at least attend a match; better yet ENTER one. In either case it seems most that do (either) find what I've described as an old-guys party. I'd say guys-party, was it not for so few younger folks participating.

Regardless, Cavedweller is an excellent example of the kind of fun, spirit, camaraderie and quality human more often than not typical at Field Target events. I'd certainly love to read your post after attending an FT match, E. Consider this an open invitation.

I'll close by taking this opportunity to commend and thank you and Cavedeweller for your contributions to the AGN forum specifically, and airgunning more generally. You guys are gentlemen of the highest order.

Respect,
Ron & Maggyy

P.S.- Maggyy loves the treats you brought her, CD. Consider the TEXtreme match director duly bribed.

I've spent that much stocking up on pellets for my first air rifle, and I've only had it a few weeks!

I've been gunsmithing since the early 2000's and have used the Chapman set many times on traditional handguns and rifles, mostly handguns. I'm new to airguns. When I purchased my Chapman set, they didn't offer the specialized sets that they have now, so it is the basic set they then offered. I also have a Wheeler Gunsmith set, and they have some interesting specialty gun bits, but I would choose Chapman and Brownells over the Wheeler set. The Wheeler set is pretty nice, but I have broken a couple of their bits, I believe, due to poor heat treatment making them too brittle. I indicated that I twisted a Chapmen bit and still use it; it's tough, but not brittle.

Rmils123 said:

Thanks, i found the problem , main firing valve little o-ring was damaged, i change it and filled with air and now is full 250 bar, but regulator pressure is 109, needed 120 for jsb exact heavy's 18,13 grain. I need to adjust reg pressure screw and again all the air must be out, then remove the air tank, inside adjustment.

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We're is the reg adjustment screw please

L.Leon said:

Mine was $225…

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Thanks.

They probably insure it and at $2500 that’s the bulk of the total cost and 78lbs adds cost. UPS insurance for guns I have shipped is outrageously high. So much so that I now roll the dice and nominally insure them or not at all. Have heard horror stories on AGN for trying to get money back on a damage claim. I double box and bubble wrap everything and pray…

if I was going ‘all in’ for my dream compressor I would also want AoA service support and I like the pre testing.

Different strokes….I get that too.

@engfred has posted a link to his instruction set on how to make "factory tables" for the different projectiles for the DW. Ive been working thru them to create tables for my DW HP w/23" barrel for 8.4 and 10.3 pellets. The Daystate software only has tables for those weights in the 17" barrel configuration

For 175 yds you need some ump. Benjamin bulldog m257 Griffin 68 hpbt.

miksatx said:

Pix of mine seated pellets.

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Thanks for sharing. Is yours .22?

Anyways, with the .25, when you set it, there are TWO stages. First and second click as one pushes the pellet in. Do you have two distinct clicks too? Do you go one or two clicks in? Looks like TWO.

I tested no seating, 1 click, and 2 clicks. About 20 shots in each. No difference that I can tell.

elmerfudd said:

Nice setup. Which reticle, MML? I have one on my Cricket compact and it's an awesome pairing.

How much do those scope cost in Europe nowadays? They're super expensive if you can even find one in the states. Very few importers due to the tariffs.

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illuminated mil reticle. It costs around 2200-2300 USD is EU

If you can bait them, then set up a feeder at known distance ( ~35yds) and hammer with budget pcp.

Lots of PCPs to fit the situation you have described. I would be considering a .22 cal capable of launching heavy slugs, high 20s to 30s. Reasoning is a flat trajectory and lower flight times. Look for a used Impact, or something similar in power and adjustability.

Another thought for you on ranging. Think about setting out markers at every 10 or 20 meters to your furthest desired range. Something simple like landscaping sticks or little flags on a metal peg. I'll bet you find it interesting on the actual flight pattern of the desired projectile.

@SciueraPlumbea I might give them Hybrids a try down the road. I need to find time to go down to the farm and do some more tuning. Thanks.

@Vetmx. Thank you for the information. I was thinking about ordering a longer LW barrel for my M60B if I can't get the extra speed needed for the heavier slugs. My goal is to tune this 25cal M60B strictly for my coyote hunt.

Hobbyman2007 said:

No knives to post, but do carry a bench made bugout everywhere. The rifle is a shortened barrel (16” ) MK2 Rapid in .25 cal with some serious mods. Shoots 33 grain JSB’s at 880 in this configuration. I can swap out the barrel to the OG barrel in 23” and hit 1000fps without stressing out the rifle. No pics of the dog either. But she sure likes pointing out anything with eye balls.

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I like it! I hear great things about those older rapids. All those older PCPs were so nice. Great wood and metalwork, built to last.

tommyb said:

How much is the shipping charge from AoA?

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Mine was $225…

My go to would be my FX Panthera .22 600mm shooting H&N HP2 30 grain slugs tuned to 950fps. Inside of 120 yards this is a very reliable squirrel rifle for me. Once I get past 120 yards I have to put more thought and care into each shot. However, all you really have to do is keep moving closer so that no shot is ever beyond your comfort zone. Hope that helps.
Kenny

CoyoteGod said:

This is without a doubt the next Item I will be buying Airgun related. Been saving for it. Just trying to decided on the dealer to buy from. AOA you pay a pretty hefty shipping charge but they service it before it ships, Talon Tunes ships for free, but no servicing. Same price before shipping and shipping is quite the charge.

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How much is the shipping charge from AoA?

Sorry I thought you meant 29mm but he sale a 25mm piston seals for the Gamo.
https://vortekproducts.com/products/gamo-others-25mm-piston-seal

Another 3days till the end,I am winning so far.I will not bid again.

rdtricks said:

Nicole Rae ([email protected]) is the person to discuss this with. She has taken over a number of positions within Sekhmet and does an outstanding job at customer service. Good luck to ya.

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Nicole contacted me via email:
"Thanks for your time & the details. Here are two likely points where the selection might be off:

1.Did you locate the new COM port? If it's a new port, then it might be the next one...
2.For the garbled text section, select the 5th option. From your screenshot, there are other options above—please scroll the right-hand roller to the very top first, then count down to the 5th item. Other users have encountered "DFU-2034 R 2 Exit" due to misselecting here."

The update issues were due to some errors/missing information in the step-by-step guide, which led me to mis-select the 5th option:

No knives to post, but do carry a bench made bugout everywhere. The rifle is a shortened barrel (16” ) MK2 Rapid in .25 cal with some serious mods. Shoots 33 grain JSB’s at 880 in this configuration. I can swap out the barrel to the OG barrel in 23” and hit 1000fps without stressing out the rifle. No pics of the dog either. But she sure likes pointing out anything with eye balls.

Racer88 said:

Perfect explanation. Thanks. I will not likely ever attend any competitions. I've tried a few (along with my daughter) in the PB world and did NOT like the vibe. A bunch of jerks, really. Old farts (and I'm close to being an "old fart" myself) obsessed with rules and zero desire to help newbies. I'll just leave it at that. No competitions for me. I'll just "compete" against myself and enjoy shooting just for the relaxation benefits of shooting.

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I've been to a couple of events here in MA as a spectator. The people are wonderful and inviting to their world of fun. Ranging with parallax is very interesting and when I get some real free time (retire) I hope to learn this skill.