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Steve Milbocker · Thursday at 3:01 PM

ZeroVibe said:
Just shot my daily paper. I figure since I do this every day, this thread may get obnoxious with my posts of the same bit. I’ll post when I opt to shoot positionally or do something different.

My posts are probably really getting old so go ahead and post away!

Ultralight · Thursday at 2:52 PM

Ezana4CE said:
@Ultralight This really is not what a master thread is for. I don’t know why you continue to preface posts with this statement “Given that this is the GM1 Master Thread…”

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I have been considering addressing some of these questions for a while. This week I have decided to answer questions I've encountered along the way since introducing master threads on AGN. If there is a question that wasn't addressed, ask and I may answer. Snarky and trolling comments will be...

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Thanks for your comment. I value it but I genuinely don't understand and I think that my intellect is not normally this deficient.

Mind explaining in simple laymen's term what a master thread is for and why my question is not appropriate? I'll go back and delete my posts in this thread after this, no problem. I can just start a new thread with my queries in the future. No problem. But I simply want to understand first.

I thought that a masterthread is to cover everything GK1 including maintenance.

Thanks for any insight.

elwoodblues · Thursday at 2:49 PM

AAC98881973 said:
richmond virgina

Airgas, air liquide, arc3 gases, all will have hydro test capabilities

thomasair · Thursday at 2:47 PM

It's probably just a coincidence that Marvin is a former 25m National champion.

thomasair · Thursday at 2:43 PM

Here is a calculated assessment for what happens when you don't range correctly at 12 fpe. It becomes significant beyond 3yds. If you are shooting at 20fpe it's even less.

Range error percentage at 55y

1 yard=2 percent smaller

2yards=7 percent smaller

3yards=17 percent smaller

4yards=33 percent smaller

5yards=64 percent smaller

6yards=100 percent smaller

thomasair · Thursday at 2:39 PM

Most wftf shooters don't miss targets due to poor ranging....but some think they do. I have thought that on several occasions but eventually figured out that was not really the problem at all.

JimD · Thursday at 2:38 PM

Remember to cock the rifle. You cannot hear the air coming out with the compressor running. The hammer spring will open the valve with zero pressure.

cavedweller · Thursday at 2:37 PM

thomasair said:
When you range a target incorrectly you hit higher or lower of center. Round holes get smaller as you move away from center....squares do not.

wondering what this KZ does

Bramezy · Thursday at 2:37 PM

cavedweller said:
well we can ALWAYS make the KZ's smaller.

How much smaller can you really go? If you mean at distance well sure. Some of the MDs around here are already doing that due to the level of shooters rising. But we practice that way already so bring it on. 1" at 50yds fine. Id love to push myself and try a very hard course, well above whatever anyone has done. And not 3/8" at 55yds, been there missed that lol.
I dont shoot a Thomas so

grouch-o · Thursday at 2:37 PM

Now it happened, the cocking handle of my M60B broke.
As it has always felt really flimsy, so i was kind of waiting for it, while being extra careful.
It happened when the hammer spring was increased, to give the HP valve a proper smack. but not while cocking, but somehow during the shot (recoil?), as i only realized when trying to re-cock for the next shot.

This will take me a while to fix. Seems like i will have to carve something from steel. Since i have no proper tools, it will be a job for an angle grinder, drill and file.
If anybody of the readers here has an idea what is the best way to proceed, please let me know. I bet i am not the first one with this kind of damage to the gun. Are spares available somewhere in the euro-zone?

imbrbing · Thursday at 2:36 PM

Put on a new Burris Fullfield 2.5x10x44 scope and zeroed it in. Its the free replacement for the "new"
Burris Fullfeild E1 series that never worked out of the box.

JimD · Thursday at 2:35 PM

I generally get good service from USPS and Fed Ex, and UPS. It is interesting to me that Amazon now delivers non Amazon orders. I got some pellets from Pyramid delivered that way today. They were packed by Pyramid so they are fine. I remember Amazon using USPS.

rtoler45 · Thursday at 2:34 PM

You won't regret a Cricket 1

cavedweller · Thursday at 2:33 PM

dan_house said:
Im conflicted about this.......
Im sure it would add some points to my score. But.... it's one more thing to carry around and manage while your in the shooter's box and "on the clock". If you become dependent on it, then it dies during the match, you're back to doing it the old method anyway

Ive shot matches with some _very_ talented shooters. the kind of folks who only miss 5 over the course of a two-day match. Handing those kinds of talent a range finder could/will lead to courses being cleaned. Course designers and match directors will then start upping the difficulty levels to prevent that, making it even harder on shooters who aren't as proficient.

IMO there are other ways to grow the sport, but that's for another thread.......

well we can ALWAYS make the KZ's smaller.

rtoler45 · Thursday at 2:32 PM

.22Talon said:
Hello guys, I have been into airguns for a few years, started off on the james ketchings fun supply forum back in the day and the yellow forum.

Been off and on with airguns due to life and such. Recently joined gateway to airguns and today joined this forum to get back into it.

Looking to buy a high end bullpup as a hunter. Currently have an air arms 410 old model, accurate as heck but a bit heavy and long. Also have a talon ss(first pcp 20 years ago) that i recently got working and installed a reg on. Like the size but power with the reg is a bit low and urganomics is bad

So figure bite the bullet and buy once cry once lol

I have decided on getting a cricket and was planning on a cricket 2 .22 from charlie at Georgia airguns. Very nice guy and helpful.

Tempted on the cricket mini as its nice looking and 300 bucks cheaper at 1550 on sale. But already have a rifle and its a bit lower power than cricket 2.

However i have seen a few cricket 1s on the classified here for MUCH cheaper. So I was thinking maybe buy a used cricket 1 and send it to Charlie to work his magic. However besides the cocking lever being moved to the front, what are the differences between the cricket 1 and 2 ? Is the cricket 2 much improved?

I cant find any comparisons it seems and not much info on crickets in general. Most seem to be about the tactical model(not interested) or people talking about the 25 cals shooting slugs.

So does anybody have any info on differences between them? Is a new gen 2 worth 700 bucks or so more than a used cricket 1? I will be shooting pellets and maybe try out slugs for fun but if slugs dont shoot well not really worried.

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cavedweller · Thursday at 2:32 PM

maxilius said:
Hi everyone,

We’ve just launched a petition asking the WFTF to consider allowing the use of Laser Range Finders in Field Target competitions. This change could make the sport more accessible, inclusive, and aligned with modern shooting practices.

If you believe in making Field Target more open to newcomers, HFT shooters, and those with visual or technical challenges, please take a moment to read and sign the petition

https://chng.it/NZmNzHYWHZ

Your support can help bring positive change to our sport. Thank you!

just shoot unlimited or freestyle or whatever the class is that basically has no rules...
WFTF being an international organization which caters more to a global audience of competitors will most likely cabash / smash the idea if not just ignore it.

ChickenDumpling · Thursday at 2:30 PM

Have CPHPs in bulk from early on from the classifieds. Wife is not nor will have any part in pest control. The heavier and so-said better brand stuff I run for pests as they hold a special place for me. In my air gun experiences and parameters to this point, CPHP's get the job done for both PCP and Springers.

Whatever fairy, pixy, or magic they sprinkle into these CZ barrels continues to amaze this average joe. If I could get the pellet or slug into that past Veteran, it was useable on my property - mostly had huge variances in elevation. Don't know yet if that is the same for this Katran. No, I would not win an accuracy contest by any means ... just saying those CZ barrels are not picky and yet turn out some darn nice accuracy across the board. That makes for a lot of ammo options

Prior owner already had the Katran sorted for me with said 800 fps adjustment. No reason to crony as I 'hopefully' expected the results seen today with the CPHPs. Although, not disappointed that it is looking like no moderator needed - which is contrary to the vast majority of info I digested going into this purchase.

bchannell · Thursday at 2:29 PM

Well I finally settled on a grease for the gear case. The Chevron Open Gear Grease pictured above. No other grease stayed on the teeth as well. The other grease were leaving the gears dry after only a week or so of heavy use. The Chevron grease, after 3 weeks of daily use, still covered every tooth and you can see how it slooooowly runs down and replinishes the gear. This is far better than ANY grease I tried.
Mind you, this is only for the drive gears. Everything else gets Renewable Lubricants Food Grade EP grease.
Here's the Chevron grease in the gearbox after 3 weeks.

steve123 · Thursday at 2:25 PM

Very low chance of winning a BR match so these are marginally less precise, triggers not quite as nice as some other pcp's, and you tend to go through ammo and air faster.

But you can also have more fun with a semi. I know I have at times.

For example I enjoy my Steyr's, one a LP5 pistol and so much so that I sold my Olympic single shot pistol especially since I can't shoot good enough offhand to see a difference in precision.

The ProX is also more fun if speed is the goal, like for shooting steel.
Both are more precise than I thought they would be before I tried them.

My next airgun purchase will likely be a GK1 or Mordax so that's how much I like them.

jde727831 · Thursday at 2:23 PM

Thank you for the great info!

Ydunn.223 · Thursday at 2:20 PM

Up for sale is a new Huma barrel tensioning kit for the 700mm FX Impact
you could cut the CF tube down for the shorter barrels if you needed to
the kit is new and has not been used I have 3 of these for sale at 225.00
each shipping is free in the CONUS PayPal is preferred for payment or Zelle

cavedweller · Thursday at 2:19 PM

AirNGasman said:
As a long-time match director, I suspect almost any MD would happily agree to that suggestion. Although MDs have plenty on their plates already, I also suspect they'd welcome a heaping plate of BBQ after running the show in every other regard.

All it would take is a grill, and volunteer to buy the food, cook, serve and clean up after the picnic.

Volunteers?

Anyone?

Hey... where'd everyone go?

.

i just need to move in next door....

dan_house · Thursday at 2:17 PM

Thanx Mike!

Tricky-Dicky · Thursday at 2:16 PM

Quite nice guns, but require a bit of fettling to get the best out of them, just a FX clone really.

thomasair · Thursday at 2:13 PM

dan_house said:
Please explain this.... I have one idea, but beyond that, no idea how'd that could be

When you range a target incorrectly you hit higher or lower of center. Round holes get smaller as you move away from center....squares do not.

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