Didn't you just return your 2240?

I'm perplexed by this thread of yours, but if you found an older model 2240, one that has a better build quality, then.....

boscoebrea said:

I do not care which brand; it's a general question. The reason is that I can get tight groups with the right pellet once it is found. So, say my .22-PCP likes 18 .34 gr.;would a close to that weight target pellet actaully be better, I am looking for a consensus of thought on this subject. Iam trying to get hole in hole,my rifle is set up perfect as is.

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In a word, maybe.

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Of course the came out with the evo wish I would have waited for newer version go figure

Your results are to be expected with the ammo you're using, too fast shot cadence, and unfamiliarity with 2240s and Co2 properties.

Shoot JSB domed pellets of 14.3 or 15.9 grains at slower cadence, and don't expect Euro quality from a sub-$100 pistol. The performance may well exceed the capabilities of the shooter.



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Just beside myself waiting for my scout epoch to come in the mail

Saw the c o on airgun geeks very impressed

jpiperson2002, Thank you for the detail reporting. Excellent information!!

I like that you can get the Slash .25 power with the JSB 25 and 34's down to 55/57 fpe. For me, that makes the .25 caliber now much more enticing than the originally published 90J/66fpe by Taipan. Plus, I assume the Power Kits could allow us to go even lower still (or higher).

You documented the issue with the 3D Pellet Seater, and hopefully, Taipan will acknowledge and correct. Possibly more than one Pellet Seater needed.

Can you still seat pellets/slugs individually with appropriate ballpoint pen or golf tee like we do with the Huben's?

I am usually a "form over function" kinda guy, but will occasionally compromise my high-minded priorities if/when function is inarguably outstanding. No, I'm not talking anbout "last call" situations; although they may not be impertinent to this discussion.

But on a (semi-)related note, did you hear Texas A & M researchers believe they've made a breakthrough with incalculable implications for Mankind?

They've taught a sheep to cook.

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I don't want to be an @rse but where you guys finding 300 bars refilling from a bottle? Especially from those small ones.
I tried several times to top up my 14L bottles (I believe these are the largest scba we have seen so far) to 300 bars with multiple last push, after an hour cool down max I was reading on the digital gauge about 280 ish. So I gave up pushing my compressor so hard several runs only to get a very last 10%.
Just asking for a friend

JungleShooter said:

I think the $1000 requirement to get a scope that tracks well applies to scopes from a decade or two ago.
➧ We have entered a Golden Age of Scopes (same can be said for airguns, just look at the development in the last 10 years ).

Even $500 MRSP might not be necessary to get turrets that are consistent, over time.
Athlon, Arken, Vector and others turn out really good stuff.

And there are always lemons in every batch of product, no matter what. — So, if you had a bad experience with sub-$500 scopes, I'm sorry!

Matthias

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I agree to a degree. Scopes are definitely better built than not long ago. Do a box test with a turn and a half travel on each knob and see how a $500 scope fairs. It may pass initially but if you do a lot of dialing they wear quickly and lose their tracking accuracy. I had the option until not long ago to shoot out to 625 yards daily off my back deck. My 22lr requied nearly 15' of dialing or holdover at 320 yards and my actual experience shows that inexpensive scopes only track well for short dialing and or a short time. Its hard to put a specific price break on scopes because some companies are over priced and under deliver. Others are a good value in some areas but compromise other areas. IMO to get a good long range scope that has good mechanisms and decent glass, $500 is bare minimum.

As far as as airguns and distances go. Airguns aren't typically shooting distances that require much more than mediocre glass. Their slow velocities however require a lot of hold over or dialing. A well built scope with ok glass like mid tier Athlons are fine for airguns. Mind you I'm not saying airgunners don't deserve top tier glass. I'm saying it's not as necessary under 200 yards as it is at 500 plus.

Ultralight said:

Where do you get your O-rings for the GK1s in the USA from Oring suppliers? Probably will buy a few dozen just in case..

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Does anyone have a complete o-ring list? About to take this thing apart fix the slow leak, need to order up o-rings just in case some need to be replaced.

Been using them for years now..

Nice find Dan, that is a good looking stock too. Wish I knew how you find these things.

Mine started with an impulse buy when wandering through Academy, I saw an Umarex Origin .22. Less than $300 with a hand pump, so it came home with me
Hook set so next was an Airforce TalonP in .25. I bought it to deal with pests but the fun factor was high.
Next was RTI Prophet Performance with .22LR barrel, but later I picked up a .25 RPB.

Thats it for now, but I fear a Mora is calling my name.

Chukar60 said:

Saying UA and Sale in the same sentence is an oxymoron.
They used to be my go to source for supplies. Now they are the last resort. Not only has pricing gotten high, but service and knowledgeable are a rarity.

I hope Justin reads this thread and rethinks his path. They used to be great.
twelve posts and 11 are negative. Says a lot about what the industry thinks about your operation

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Str8tshooter said:

I ordered pellets once from UA, dented tins and skirts. I stick with Pyramid they know how to package pellets properly.

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Folks Airgunners!

Q.: What would you say are your Top Three “go to” outfits for everything airgun related insofar as pricing, service quality, responsiveness, product availability, etc. is concerned.

I’m sure we’ve all had some issues and problems but most importantly some great experiences with various sellers etal in the market.

I’ve used most is not all the legacy outfits out there and generally have been satisfied… others more than most!

IguanaPolice said:

Any chance that any one here has had to replace the o-ring that leads to the fill port? I can’t figure out how to remove the air line (hose) on the front end, right up against the back side of the fill port. There isn’t enough room to get a wrench in the given space.
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Spark plug socket, or the deepest and thinnest 14mm socket you can find.


Basically something like this :

Utah air guns in my opinion has the best packaging for safe delivery. I would rather pay a few more dollars and know they are not going to be dented and damaged on arrival.

.25 cal nice quality.

imbrbing said:

New Gamo 33mm Vortek seal installed.

1) its not as hard and "plasticy" as the original.
2) it went on a little easier than the one I bought from spain
3) 40 shots in it is consistant so far, in about a week I will know more

I don't have a chronograph but FPS per "drop" @50 yards seems very very close to the original.

No complaints so far

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I am getting 1/4 to 1/2 inch groups @27 yards, very consistent after about 200 shots.

This listing has been renewed

This is such an amazing company. They really do 'get it'.
They are proactive with any issues, proactive in getting their customers necessary information. In an industry with sub-par customer service, Skout really is in a league of their own.

Any chance that any one here has had to replace the o-ring that leads to the fill port? I can’t figure out how to remove the air line (hose) on the front end, right up against the back side of the fill port. There isn’t enough room to get a wrench in the given space.

That would be the one way check valve, that's fairly common. If it's holding air don't worry about.