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Trucker3573 · Aug 11, 2025

I don’t know how to contact him but nibs from the YouTube channel Walnutandsteel talks about doing such things on his show a lot.

beerthief · Aug 11, 2025

BurneyCA Dennis said:
I kill 2-3 squirrels a day. That’s over, now. When I caught one with my garden tomato in its mouth that was it. I’m on a vendetta. Yesterday, I sat on my porch for several hours and killed over 20. Today, eight. Don’t mess with papa’s tomatoes. I’m a squirrel serial killer. I feel no remorse.

I am right their with you only here the squirrels eat around 1/2 pound of birdseed a day. I get 1 to 4 a day , the Fox and Bobcats eat well .

daigo · Aug 11, 2025

MOhunter said:
No jams just ensure you get .254 slugs specifically for the Huben K1. Currently it's 17-18bar on the reg and about 37 clicks on the power wheel

how many consisten shots do you get at least 2 mags ? lets say fill from 350 bar

Trucker3573 · Aug 11, 2025

This listing has been renewed

Ratzy · Aug 11, 2025

Wednesday morning 9-12 Diablo Rod and Gun outside Concord, CA is Air Guns and .22LR

@rodjava is generally RSO

https://diablorodandgun.com/event/airgun-wednesdays-every-weds-morn-9-1200-pm-2-2/2025-08-13/

psweene01 · Aug 11, 2025

Ya ice cream Greg!

cavedweller · Aug 11, 2025

AirNGasman said:
I think if One gives the benefit of the doubt that sometimes some things we are fed by Powers That Be might be based in Reality, it might not be a good idea to eat lead pellets.

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i have watched a number of ol time shooters put pellets in their mouths before loading... seems as a kid i might have done this also?

cavedweller · Aug 11, 2025

jps2486 said:
I got this from a toxicologist:

Much of the information out there about lead poisoning is nothing more than alarmist science. I work in a toxicology lab and am always amazed at the bad rap that lead gets. Let's look at a few things:

- The lead in lead paint is in the form of organic lead and lead salts, NOT METALLIC LEAD. Both organic lead and lead salts are easily absorbed if you eat something contaminated with it or put your fingers in your mouth after handling something contaminated with it.

- Lead poisoning of waterfowl after eating the metallic lead. This is actually true and why I think so many folks are so scared of metallic lead. But there is a big difference between waterfowl and humans. Waterfowl have gizzards. The lead shot that the bird eats gets trapped in the gizard and very slowly erodes, is converted into bioavailable lead salts thanks to digestive acids, and is absorbed into the circulation. This can only occur because the lead shot gets stuck in the gizzard and is continuously ground releasing microscopic lead particles into the digestive tract.

Humans do not have a gizzard and thus a lead pellet and other metallic lead will pass thru quickly and no harm will come of it.

- But I know PB enthusiasts that have suffered lead poisoning from handling lead bullets. No you don't. The biggest problem that PB enthusiasts have with lead is from the propellant. When the propellant burns it gives off vapors of lead salts (again, not metallic lead). These lead salts are dangerous and why you should not routinely shoot a PB indoors, except in a very well ventilated range.

- What about lead dust? What if you inhale lead dust?

Have you ever seen lead dust? I bet you really haven't. It is still lead and no matter how fine a dust particle it is ground in to, it is still many, many, many, many, many times heavier than air and immediately falls to the floor. Now I'm sure that you could devise a way to inhale lead dust, but it would need to be intentionally done.

- What about that black stuff I get on my fingers after handling CPL and CPH pellets. That stuff is not lead (IIRC it is actually graphite) and even if it was lead your body has no easy way of absorbing metallic lead.

- Lead vapors, what about lead vapors? I heard they are extremely toxic. And if we are melting lead to cast our own pellets, or bullets, or fishing sinkers, then we will die.

No you won't, unless you have a really, really hot smelting furnace. Lead melts at 328 Celsius (622 F) but doesn't vaporize until around 1,700 Celsius (3,092 F). Now should you actually reach the vaporization temperature, you will have a problem.

I could go on, but will stop at this point.

I was told that a lawn care worker at a very old established range did "in fact" develop lead poisoning from cutting the grass on the ranges with no protective gear except maybe hearing protection. But this is second hand info. Cph pellets have Antimony in them.

cavedweller · Aug 11, 2025

BurneyCA Dennis said:
I kill 2-3 squirrels a day. That’s over, now. When I caught one with my garden tomato in its mouth that was it. I’m on a vendetta. Yesterday, I sat on my porch for several hours and killed over 20. Today, eight. Don’t mess with papa’s tomatoes. I’m a squirrel serial killer. I feel no remorse.

I wasn't aware that squirrels ate tomato? Maybe a styrofoam owl

VAranch · Aug 11, 2025

I like that idea. I'll check it out. Thanks!

BTW I didn't explain, I went to the bullpup design because walking through the barn at night, it's not uncommon to look around a piece of equipment and be eyeball-to-eyeball with a rat. A powerful air pistol would be great for the walking shots light that in tight spaces, but we didn't want to buy yet another air gun. So we went with the compact bullpup design. It's worked well for both the aimed long shots, and those fast walk-ups.

What's the advantage of shortening the hammer spring? A lighter trigger? I've been impressed with the trigger already on there and haven't thought of making a change. Is that it ... to get a lighter trigger?

Redtailhawk · Aug 11, 2025

Here's what mine is showing in sub 12

MikeWarner · Aug 11, 2025

I wanted to share some thoughts about dedicated airgun ranges and shooting facilities. For many of us, having a proper place to practice, test ballistics, and simply enjoy shooting in comfortable conditions is just as important as the equipment itself.

A good airgun range should accommodate the unique needs of our sport. This includes appropriate distances for different calibers, options for both rested and offhand shooting, clear target marking for zeroing, and safe areas for testing high-powered models.

Unfortunately, not every city has facilities designed specifically for airguns. But if you're lucky enough to have access to a professional airgun range, it's a great opportunity to hone your skills.

One notable example worth checking out is the Gritr Range, which offers excellent conditions for airgun shooting.

Where does everyone else practice? I'd love to hear recommendations for good airgun ranges in different areas.

igolfat8 · Aug 11, 2025

Awesome pics. Thanks for sharing them.

Mycapt65 · Aug 11, 2025

Hobbyman2007 said:
shooting the 8.4’s from the right tin will put ten pellets under a dime at 40 yards .

It's hard to beat that.

elh0102 · Aug 11, 2025

There is an old saying, "money ruins everything". Living in a time and place of relative wealth, it is hard to find a sport or hobby that isn't heavily influenced by money. There are attempts to mitigate by rules and classes, such as Showroom Stock in auto racing, and the various Sporter classes in target competition. Max Verstappen will beat me in identical, unmodified cars, but he may not set any records in the process, and his pace will be a virtual crawl compared to his time in his F1 car. Max's "base salary" this season is $65 million, a recognition of competence. While comparable equipment becomes more difficult for folks of modest means to attain, the competitor of greater skill will win. Even in sports without expensive equipment needs, money buys training and fitness. As I see it, the operator will always be the deciding factor, but the state of the art in equipment marches forward.

joeayv · Aug 11, 2025

I have a daystate CR-94 that is one of 60 made. It’s a tank of an airgun.

wimpanzee · Aug 11, 2025

jeez, i live in the country with oak/hickory/walnut behind me and i don't see that many in a month!

ZekeZX10 · Aug 11, 2025

Redtailhawk said:
This may explain it i am new to this as well
Regards

View attachment 585286

That helped me understand how the voltage works but still can't figure out the High Slope and Low Slope
These are the settings my Pulsar came with, on the printout the HS and the LS are 128 but on the application it show 4.1 for both, can't figure out how that converts

high_pressure	mid_pressure	low_pressure	high_pulse	mid_pulse	low_pulse	high_slope	low_slope	volts
925	750	575	2750	2575	2400	128	128	850
925	650	425	2350	2125	1950	2350	99	850
925	625	350	2100	1865	1685	2100	83	850

Mm89 · Aug 11, 2025

Hi everyone, and thanks for your input.

I wanted to let you know, that I've decided on the RTI P-3 compact in .22.
I'm buying the "standard" version, which I'll upgrade to the "performance" version with the adjustable regulator from the RTI shop.
I'll try installing the RTI 500cc cylinder and a Huma Avalance moderator. (I hope there's still enough room for the moderator between the barrel and the larger cylinder, which is 61 mm in diameter.)

Regards, Max

coastal drifter · Aug 11, 2025

the biggest question is how does it shoot

coastal drifter · Aug 11, 2025

PasadenaMike said:
I’ve finally simplified my air gun setup. The Talon P in .25 caliber is now my only air gun, and honestly, it’s all I really need.
I don’t get out in the field as much as I used to, so when I do, I want something reliable, compact, and effective. The Talon P checks all those boxes. Its small 200cc tank only fills to 2400 PSI, which means I don’t need a massive support system to keep it running. An 18 cu ft tank and a GX compressor are more than enough to keep me topped off, even in the field. .25 cal is, in my opinion, the sweet spot for ground squirrels and small game. And just in case the air gun ever acts up, I always bring a rimfire along as a backup to keep the hunt going. I kind of always knew I’d end up here—parting ways with all the other gear and just keeping the one air gun that really works for me. No more 74 cu ft tanks, no more unnecessary gear. Just a reliable setup that lets me focus on the hunt. Less is more these days. And the Talon P gets it done.

What kind of groups can you expect ay 100 yards or even 50. Just curious.

gendoc · Aug 11, 2025

finally..........

Vana2 · Aug 11, 2025

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the AirForce pcp. Hear where you are coming from, there's certainly a lot to be said about the KISS approach.

I'm trending in the opposite direction. After a whole life of being frugal out of necessity I'm now financially comfortable enough to splurge a bit and enjoy things while I still can. My estate can figure out what to do with my toys.

I've been looking at the AirForce products for years. Came close to getting one a couple of times but there was always something that put me off or distracted me. Airforce makes a good basic PCP, I might get one yet.

Glad you found your comfortable place!

Cheers!

HN Sport · Aug 11, 2025

markhooper said:
yes please let me know.. also would like to have a list of where I can order slugs that are pure lead..
how about NSA? H&N?
thank you
Mark

We also use pure lead for our slugs.

Daystate22 · Aug 11, 2025

You could try drilling out a larger hole in the head of the tungsten hammer to reduce weight.
Also, try sanding the head of the hammer to reduce the depth which will reduce spring load.

10 grammes is a good balance.

The brass hammers tend to produce glitter after a prolonged use which isn't good for the o rings.

Hope this helps

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