Tricky-Dicky said:

Typical, so why don't they update their website?
Been though my HP reg again, and it's fine cannot find any reason for the slight drop in power, but as per usual as soon as I start working on it, first the bleed valve starts to leak and the bottle valve O ring goes, I then took the spool valve apart and enlarged the closing jet, but once all back together the only difference I can see is now the LP reg pressure has risen from 150psi to 165psi and I detect no change in the firing note that Motorhead described, and no change in constancy these guns just seem very unpredictable it can be good and consistent one minute and jumping about the next O well back to the drawing board, perhaps my quest for single figure FPS is just a dream with this gun.

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I hear you, just got back from the range. I had run out of jts and used jsb 25.39 gr deep.200 pellets later i never got any grouping worth while with flyers everywhere, sometimes i could actually see the pellets spiraling in the scope!
I tried all sorts of speeds from as low as 820 to 970 to no avail.
I just can't get this gun to group again and it started leaking again while filling it up the last time.
Now i have to start stripping everything again to see what the problem is, that is just NOT ok for a 1.5 month old rifle!

I have pulled the schematic and wonder if the part you mention is #39, "Special screw M3x6 for hammer"?

Motorhead said:

Grinding requires doing so on a Live and dead center spinning blank via bore. If bore hole is not exactly center of blank you may have an issue.
Most grinding fixtures I've ever seen dont have a 4 jaw chuck that would allow O.D. run out to be adjusted, tho such chucks and adjustable run-out type fixtures do exist for Lathes.

Being so close to spec size wanted already is going to be tough .... Wish you the best in getting someone to take this on

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I forgot to mention that using tubing mics I did confirm the ‘wall’ thickness to be uniform within a few tenths, which is to say it’s well centered at the very breech end.

Also I don’t mind losing a bit of the end. If they want to overbore, machine center, or turn down 1/2” for grinding, that’s a lot better than losing 4-5” of length.

I do wonder if a lathe with grinding attachment will work. I hear they’re a mess to use but for doing barely more than a spark-off it might be ideal.

A couple years ago Nuvair was selling that same compressor for $2,500

ZekeZX10 said:

I grew up in Jersey....North Bergen to be exact. Didn't they change the concealed carry law not too long ago? Or is that crap and still make it impossible to even get a gun let alone conceal carry

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My Nonna lived on Bergenline in the 60s.
Palisades Park, climbing the Edgewater cliffs, etc.
Is the White Castle still there?
Thanks for the great memories.

Trucker3573 said:

That has a hefty power tune on it. Do you not like that much power or is more about just learning tuning and the gun ? Would also need to know if the internals like hammer and spring have been changed? If wanting to go to pellets the 700 will probably lean toward the heavier spectrum of pellets. 21-25 gr. Heck I never get to talk Airguns enough so if you want hit me up in pm and we can discuss some of it over the phone if that would help

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Yes they have power kit installed

EPG said:

First card I shot after airing her back up... I'm stoked. This is the 2nd 198 40-Masters I shot with her in the last two weeks.

Who says you need the latest and greatest when the Prophet P1 can be so accurate at 40 yards (and longer).

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Very nice. The Prophet is a great gun. I love mine

Hateful McNasty said:

Whos selling them in the USA? Or still next best wes. In can o da , ay.

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Still Wes as far as I know

Basically any red dot will be fine on any airgun, with the sole exception of maybe springers. Well, provided you have a proper mount. Springers have a special kick to them. Most other airguns in "reasonable calibres" like .177 or .22 have essentially no kick at all.

Joedirt199 said:

The foster fitting should be universal and not need to order expensive parts. The clear oring is the right one.

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True, but none of the Foster fittings I had in my box of spares had the right thread, so I borrowed an o-ring from one and ordered a replacement Foster from RTI Arms for next time.
Not really expensive either. About $20 for two of them, and I know they have the correct thread pitch. When I got back from my trip, they were in my mailbox.

Following with interest. So far my Epic Two has been flawless but I will keep an eye on the piece you have outlined.

I'm guessing the gun needs to be taken apart so that the offending part can be reached and addressed?

1handwill.gc said:

I try hand pumping and I still have a hand pump just in case but really for the price of the inexpensive portable compressors at Amazon buy one with extended exchange guarantee for $30 more and a second one just in case one fails I have the other one while it gets fixed. I also bought a water cool Chinese compressor thinking I be buying a scuba tank but now I realize with two compressors and a hand pump as a back up I’ll probably never use it, but I got a good deal for it so I’ll stay in the garage in a box in the meantime Keep us up on your journal what’s going on and how much you like the new gun thank you for your time and a good laugh

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Agreed, I don't care for hand pumping, but I do like to keep a hand pump around just in case, especially since they are less than $50.

katonajohn, figure on 40-50 shots on the Marauder. I don't like long shooting sessions, but I usually do 100-200 shots. You'll probably want to refill at least once. I think it only takes a few minutes to fill a gun to 3000psi with the smaller compressors, so it will just be a little break. Good for a neck stretch

When I go to the range, and shoot a couple guns, or a longer session with one, and end up shooting 200 or more pellets, I always add up what that would have cost me to shoot a powder gun. Unless it is a 5.56, or a 9mm, the saving is very substantial. Even with the cheap PB ammo, it is a lot

An FYI for you guys. Brake cleaner in an aerosol can works quite well on wasps.
One blast and they drop instantly dead. Wait til evening when they're all nestled onto their nest for the night and you can give them their final "Nighty Nite" send off.

pesty3782 said:

Weather is looking great compared to here....High in the 80's and lows in the mid 50's. Possible rain also.....We all know how that goes here in Arizona...It's monsoon season and those storms can show up in just a few minutes......Should be a great time

Tony P.

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I'll forget about my rain jacket, cuz it's Arizona.

Hateful McNasty said:

But I buy from Walmart . Hmmmm .. ()

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LOL... I do too when they have what I want... not so much lately at our local WM.

Mark B said:

I'm a new to air guns, and to this forum. What type of air gun will do the least vibration damage to a red-dot sight? I have a Holosun 403B and heard that a spring piston will destroy a red-dot. A gas ram a little less destructive. And a PCP will do the least damage. I'm getting older and need to shoot with two eyes open. Thanks for your feedback.

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It's not so much the choice of your airgun (as you should be able to choose the one you want and sight it up accordingly) but the type of Red dot you buy.
After the last 10 years I'm pretty much done with Micro Reflex. They promise so much, being compact, good looking and having no effect on balance, but I've since broken every single one of them regardless of the outlay, cheap, or expensive.
Going inside my last Hawke micro, I think I found the issue.
It appears they glue the little light emmiter directly to the x/y adjustment stalks which in turn are screwed to the outside adjustment screws.
The light emitter either becomes detached altogether, or shifts zero.

This never seems to happen with look through the scope, tubular models which are built similar to rifle or pistol scopes. Some now reaching a lifetime of service as these were the original type from the 80s.
The Hawke 1x30 has proved indestructible.

Tervang23 said:

Looking for anyone or any shops around the Fresno Central Valley area here in California who does services and can help me install some accessories on my impact m3

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Fx impact m3 .25 bronze for sale: still available?​

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