I dunno about modern 'progress' but I'm sure the dump would draw them. Just like any farm with any kind of animal feed. But we stopped feeding cows/animals years ago--no rats. Well....rats. LOL

I understand what the “tariffs” goal is ( I think)…and that is fair and reasonable trade agreements along with incentivizing a return to American manufacturing.
I’m an old school veteran and back in the early 90s I wore out my old drill and figured I’d make it a point to buy American…boy was I in for a surprise …the nearest I could find to American was black & decker made in Mexico…curious, I started looking at all the other tools and not one was being made here in the USA …
My first thought was if we ever got in another world war type situation, we’d be in trouble…
Fast forward to 2020 when Covid first hit and China decided to turn ships around that were carrying medical supplies and medicines…America didn’t become the great nation it is by being dependent on foreign nations…
On the flip side, a whole lot of people are gonna really feel the pain if we don’t get the trade imbalances worked out quickly

In May 2025 the De Minimis Exemption for Chinese goods ends.

The rule will apply to goods imported directly from China, as well as those shipped from other countries – such as England, Sweden, or EU member states – that have not undergone substantial transformation before entering the U.S.

As of today 4-26-25 the US CBP has not defined "substantial transformation".

The US CBP requires carriers transporting De Minimis Exemption packages to maintain a bond to ensure payment of tariffs and duties for such packages found on inspection to be carrying Chinese goods. Carriers are increasing their rates on shipments to the US to cover and maintain this bond.

As far as I can make out from the guidance given small volume vendors in England and the EU by their respective governments; non De Minimis, non Chinese goods must have the current US CBP tariffs and duties paid for in advance by the buyer and remitted to the carrier prior to shipment. This puts the burden of knowing what the tariffs and duties are on the small volume vendor and such vendors are opting out of shipping to America.

I lucked out a few years ago and got a farm to whack them. Loaded with them.

My casting setup.. Have lee 20 lb pot hooked to PID Controller...

About $2.00 worth of pure lead and powder coating..A few hundred slugs....Beat tariffs... lol

markhooper said:

when we want to

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My friend absolutely do not like change, pretty much of any kind.
I am personally OK with such things, but in general i must insist of being the initiator, CUZ new things pulled down over my head i do very bad with, but sweet talk me just a little into something new, and i am all over it.
But try and force me to do anything, and you can rest assured i will absolutely not do it.

My PC of course do only get updates when i want to, which is pretty much every 2 day before i go to bed.
My PC and internet is also full fat, so i could easy play a FPS game online and DL a couple of updates at the same time as i have a editing program going with a video compiling, and feel nothing.

Okay maybe not a 4K / 60 video exporting as H.265.

12 cores - 64 GB RAM, and OK 16GB GFX card, old school games so i would of course not play a game with all the visual BS they garnish games with today, old school gamer, low graphics settings MAX gameplay.

I’ve have 2 daystate reveres and have had 0 problems with them.
Had 2 fx mavericks ok in bigger cal 177 sucked. Still have a m3 but i don’t shoot it much. Never had airgun technology. But now i have a pair of brk ghosts and am very happy with them they shoot well and I’ve had 0 problems in the last 2 years! Ask me what to get?

Double post.

I am sad i can not buy a American car.
Or i can, but then i pay almost the same for gasoline, but for a liter not 3.7 liter which is a gallon. i would KILL for dirt cheap American gasoline ( that was a metaphor i would of course not kill anyone )

So for good reasons i drive a frugal little Jap hatchback CUZ aside for the fule cost, as i usually say in Denmark buy 1 car,,,,, pay for 2.

så America get off your butt and make some nice stuff that make sense for Europeans and that way level our trade, we do dot refer from buying American stuff CUZ it is American, you guys simple do not make the stuff we like.

357cal said:

Never had a problem with mine. but i don't have an FX pcp, I had them on ATHLON BTR GEN2 8-34x56 mounted on a 340 fpe pcp and then 257 Texan, 308 Texan and now just sits in the box because I went digital.
For the FX No-Limit adjustable scope rings, here are the recommended torque specifications: (30mm tube)

• Base screws (for dovetail mounts on air rifles/rimfires): 35 in-lbs
• Base screws (for Weaver/Picatinny mounts): 45 in-lbs
• Height/angle adjustment screw: 35 in-lbs
• Ring cap screws: Follow the scope manufacturer's specs—Vortex recommends 13-18 in-lbs, but 15 in-lbs is a common standard.

One thing to watch out for—if your rifle has a rounded receiver, these mounts might not seat properly, which could lead to breakage when torquing down. Always double-check the fit before tightening.

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Mine were pure garbage, see the shim part, if you have to shim something to make up the slop, it's wrong. There was zero excuse for them to have been anywhere near a shipping container, a scrap bin perhaps.

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beerthief said:

Omega trail charger, going on 5 years , only fill tube guns (hate the look of bottles )

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You wouldn't happen to have the manual for the trail charger?

After further investigation using several sources I believe the problem is the regulator and have ordered a Huma replacement have not had good luck with the AMP regulator in fact this will be the 3rd to create problems in my FX guns and yes all three were the latest version will return to thread once new reg is installed....

Nattboy said:

Thank you.

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See my shot groups here. PM me if you have any questions. Bottom line; I'd recommend getting one.

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EPG said:

That Form stock on your DRS is beautiful Greg! I see that you are going “all-in” to get the DRS shooting .177 pellets at competition level.

In theory, the DRS platform should outperform the legacy Dreamline/Crown platforms - especially the improved barrel rigidity. The challenge is getting the big valving/porting to play well with pellets, especially .177, as I believe the DRS platform was designed with slug performance in mind.

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You called it Ed! I really like how it feels. The DRS is better balanced than the Crown and isn't as top heavy when shooting off hand. This makes it a bit easier to keep on target . Also it is more than 2 lbs lighter than the Crown in basically the same configuration. That also helps with the off hand shooting.

In Field Target, what separates the podium shooters from the "just really good" shooters is how well you shoot the kneeling and offhand lanes. My top level performance at the Pyramid Cup the second day was because I went 6 for 8 on the two forced position lanes (I shot both offhand as my hip and knee replacements make getting into a stable kneeling position impossible). I was 3 for 8 on the first day. That three point difference was enough to keep me off the podium. If I could consistently shoot 75-80% on the forced position lanes I would be in really good shape as I am around 90% for the other lanes (depending on level of wind obviously).

Compared to the 30/40/50yd challenges, regular field targets are way more forgiving. The skill development involved in shooting the Challenge well directly translates to shooting the non-forced positions well in field target.

Cheers,
Greg

markhooper said:

is there anyone who can post on how the terrifs are dealt with for us individual customers, like I have in the past ordered from Airgun archery fun in Canada, I've seen others talking about ordering from other various countries.. so I'd just like to know how we navigate this?
when,who and how are individual orders pay the terrifs?
thank you so much Michael.. you wonderful moderators do a great job.
Mark

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Legitimate Q&A regarding how the tariffs affect our sport and/or product availability are always welcome.

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This thread isn’t a political free for all. Please ensure your comments remain in line with our rules.

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is there anyone who can post on how the terrifs are dealt with for us individual customers, like I have in the past ordered from Airgun archery fun in Canada, I've seen others talking about ordering from other various countries.. so I'd just like to know how we navigate this?
when,who and how are individual orders pay the terrifs?
thank you so much Michael.. you wonderful moderators do a great job.
Mark

Troy Bakel said:

The Greedy and Power Hungry rule America baby!

Just think if the government elected by Americans took the billions it spent giving South East Asia to the North Vietnamese, Vietnam Cong, Khmer Rouge, and Pathet Lao, and the trillions it spent giving Irag to Iran and Afghanistan to the Taliban and spent that money on America instead of financing terrorism around the world ..... l bet we could have been one awesome democracy instead of the greatest debtor nation on the planet.

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they used to sell one piece mounts RWS specifically for the magnum springer and you put the scope adjustment back to zero so you have plenty of adjustment and then make the large adjustment with the one piece mount.. it's what I had on my RWS Diana 48 in 22 caliber
mark