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beerthief · Jun 11, 2025

Mycapt65 said:
The weather has been great lately so I'm taking advantage of it while it lasts. Here's some of this mornings targets. These are from my first Weihrauch rifle. A 177 Hw95. First up, 5 shots @ 25 yards. For size reference the red dots are only a 1/4".
First row 8.4 FX (JSB)
Second row 10.3 FX (JSB)
Third row 7.9 AA (JSB)
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Shot left to right, top to bottom. Scope adjustment after third group scattered fourth group. Tenth group would have been great if not for the low/left flyer.
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I got in a couple tenshot groups at 50 before I had to stop because of breeze and fatigue. These dots are 1". I'm pretty happy with these group. They're the 8.4 FX btw. Thanks for letting me share.

Be well all.
Ron

Very nice springer shots 10 @ 50

CoyoteGod · Jun 11, 2025

ctshooter said:
I really appreciate this post as I have a Leshiy Classic with a tiny leak that I have not been able to track down even after a full reseal on d the gun and reg.

I had been contemplating a water dunk but had rust concerns. Is there a different liquid that might be safe to dunk in? Alcohol maybe as it will evaporate.

This is an excellent question because many established and experienced tuners use the dunk method for finding stubborn leaks still. Sure they know the Airgun intimately and have it completely disassembled and compressed air dry it along with other methods to make sure it’s completely dry with no chance of rust.

Sometimes those stubborn small leaks are a nightmare even after a complete reseal. You just hope that it’s not a scrapped o-ring wall from a pick or something bad like that you’re missing That will take machining to fix.

OldVet · Jun 11, 2025

This question is for you more experienced chrony users. First of all I have a $30 chrono , and will upgrade asap , but in the meantime is there a sweet spot to use on that somewhat triangle shape you have to shoot through. Closer to top , or bottom ?
Distance away. I had a lot of trouble with my chrony yesterday , I think it was too hot.
I replaced batteries , was in the shade , just would not read. After I shut it off for about 10 minutes I got a few readings.
Appreciate any help guys. OV.

MACTEN · Jun 11, 2025

igolfat8 said:
Is the cocking effort on the Mora less than a Prophet 1? Is it comparable to a Vet 2?

I have the Mora and Vet II. The cocking is very easy on both the Mora and Vet but very different.
On the Mora the small amount of cocking effort is only felt in the last maybe inch of the travel, being smooth all the way till then and very smooth on the last inch as well.
The vet is like moly greased bearings being pulled across bacon grease on black ice with smooth pressure the entire length.
Both are great but the Vet wins against anything I've owned.

Huntnhumans · Jun 11, 2025

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jccams · Jun 11, 2025

Junior80 said:
My pleasure. Thank you too for the help. I wouldn’t have bought this gun if I didn’t know that it could be mounted with a red dot sight. I’m happy I came across this old thread, because it’s a really fun set u

I have a couple set up with a mini reflex sight.

Mycapt65 · Jun 11, 2025

The weather has been great lately so I'm taking advantage of it while it lasts. Here's some of this mornings targets. These are from my first Weihrauch rifle. A 177 Hw95. First up, 5 shots @ 25 yards. For size reference the red dots are only a 1/4".
First row 8.4 FX (JSB)
Second row 10.3 FX (JSB)
Third row 7.9 AA (JSB)

Shot left to right, top to bottom. Scope adjustment after third group scattered fourth group. Tenth group would have been great if not for the low/left flyer.

I got in a couple tenshot groups at 50 before I had to stop because of breeze and fatigue. These dots are 1". I'm pretty happy with these group. They're the 8.4 FX btw. Thanks for letting me share.

Be well all.
Ron

Jr007 · Jun 11, 2025

That's his main goal to produce a 29mm piston seal. I knew it was going to take 4-6 weeks. Like you said they are many many Gamo Magnum owners that waiting as well.

blackdog899 · Jun 11, 2025

The Nat Geo tripod and head was in the running 3 months ago but I went
a bit more expensive for beefiness. Happy with choice but for $45 just got
this too. Quite a bit more $ though, $340 for tripod and head. Heres pics
of the two together. The Nat Geo will hold the zelos at the same spot but
definitely shakier and wouldn’t trust on soft ground.

beerthief · Jun 11, 2025

After reading all six pages I come to the conclusion that a on-gun level is the best most used item , I just did a series of shots putting the bubble level on my gun first = dead center , then canted (but still between the lines ) to the left , then cant to the right . Simply amazing how such a small amount of cant places your shot off point of aim . Try it yourself !
EDIT shot @ 20 yards .

_CTAIRGUNNER_ · Jun 11, 2025

Brand new Midas Tac GEN 2 5-30x56 MIL , mounted only. Comes as shown minus plastic bag.

Venmo or Zelle , feedback is perfect.

OldVet · Jun 11, 2025

blackdog899 said:
November was my birth into airguns. My range was my 13 yard cellar. Some target shooting in yard but no real benchrest.
Ankle and shoulder surgery ( laziness) prevented going. So yesterday was first trip, it’s only about 5 miles.
Anyway as soon as I parked to open gate the mosquitoes swarmed. I had the place to myself ( on and off rain).
Had to sight in my Mini14 and Sako 22 first.
FX drs 22 and Revere 177, had my zelos but didn’t get to shoot.

Did I mention the mosquitoes ?

Anyways the feeling of airgun power in the house and short backyard disappears at the range. Little noise and a very noticeable
delay to target. Felt like you could catch a pellet ! !

DRS 700 was impressive at 50 yards. Conditions were rushed as the bloodsuckers were attacking hands and face while getting
an accurate shot off. I didn’t measure but was moa. This is a gun that can put 5 pellets in one .23 hole at 13 yards.

That's called stress shooting did some yesterday 102 °F.

cavedweller · Jun 11, 2025

Christmas came on 10 June 2025 this year.

I have previously owned two other Thomas .177 rifles. I purchased both used here on AGN...
The first one was a bench rest specific model and the other one was a full length field target version; both were exceptional shooters.

But Life Happens and at 68 years young, I chose to reduce both the length and weight of my airguns.
Thusly, some 16 months ago, I placed an order for a brand new Thomas .177 in the carbine version.
What makes this particular rifle so cool, is that I can shoot HFT, and HFT pistol and EFT pistol all with the same gun!

I'm currently rocking the Nightforce NX8 4-32x50 in second focal plane - these parallax / range really nicely! I may, or may not add an eyecup on this rig.

The 6" parallax wheel is a hybrid magnetic type that was made by Scope werks; Eric Sanders of Scope Werks has been mastering these new 3D/Aluminum designs.

The Shoulder / Butt piece is an MDT - very nice! Shoulder / Butt interface is not included with a Thomas. I bought this shoulder piece soooo long ago i forgot i even had it.

I also chose to have a pellet pusher (seating probe) installed directly on the breech, as my fingers are terrible at seating a pellet to the proper depth.

I haven't decided what i want to use as my barricade stop for the sticks "yet" but generally, less is more. I may figure out if i can make a Palm Riser aka Hamster that can double as the stop.

A 3300 psi fill should easily finish a 60 shot match.

If you are familiar with the Thomas platform, look very closely at the last picture and scratch your head for a long while.

I’m excited to create some real solid dope this week!

robertwalsh1981 · Jun 11, 2025

ARW said:
I shot my Ghost today with the 30cal SUB MOA barrel and 49.5gr. NSA slugs at 935fps. My scope is an Athlon 2.5X15 and I always leave it on 15X.
To say I was happy and impressed with the accuracy is an understatement. The wind was right to left at around 6-8 mph with higher gusts at times.
I am going to try to post some pictures of my target with 5 shots at 100yds. and 3 shots at 117yds. I didn't allow for the at 100yds. but I did try to shoot at 117yds. when the wind was not blowing. I was there to get my drop chart for my reticle at various yardages.
I am going to try to post some pictures of my target and my Ghost with the SUB MOA barrel.

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Those are great groups. I have been patiently waiting to see what groups look like from the various "slug" barrels that are now available and the SUBMOA is looking great!

Ideally I want to be able to consistently hit a 1.5" target out to 150 yards, then the coyotes are going to thin out when they poke around our yard.

kwaping · Jun 11, 2025

In no particular order...

Moderator
Compressor
Big ol' 9L/4500psi SCBA tank
Bipod
Rangefinder

Honorable mention goes to splattershot targets!

blackdog899 · Jun 11, 2025

JimD said:
Tom,

I think it matters a lot how much of a disaster it would be if your new compressor failed when it is 13 months old. If it would be a really big problem, you may want to get the warranty. But those warranties are pushed by sellers of all kinds of equipment because they make a lot of money on them. In other words the odds are good you will not need it. I absolutely never buy an extended warranty on anything. I think they are bad deals. I am not wanting to offend anybody and I accept others have different circumstances and may reasonably and responsibly see things differently. But I can afford to play the odds, so to speak, and it has worked out well for me.

If my Yong Heng stops working I may buy a CS4 too. Being cheap, I'd probably get the one with the power supply separate. It is separate on my CS2 and isn't really a problem.

Jim

Like you I never buy extended warranties . I’m a trusting consumer not a gambler.
I feel the gamble is in the buying a warranty. You’re betting the cost that the
machine will break . I feel confident if anything fails I can fix. There appears to be
a good supply of parts available for my GXcs4i and Tuxing ed042.
The power supply I want is internal though. Even my first amzon $250 compressor
$50 of that was not to have another piece of equipment.

ARW · Jun 11, 2025

I shot my Ghost today with the 30cal SUB MOA barrel and 49.5gr. NSA slugs at 935fps. My scope is an Athlon 2.5X15 and I always leave it on 15X.
To say I was happy and impressed with the accuracy is an understatement. The wind was right to left at around 6-8 mph with higher gusts at times.
Here are the pictures of my target with 5 shots at 100yds. and 3 shots at 117yds. and my SUB MOA barrel on my Ghost. I didn't allow for the wind at 100yds. but I did try to shoot at 117yds. when the wind was not blowing. I was there to get my drop chart for my reticle at various yardages.
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kwaping · Jun 11, 2025

Gross... Is this a continuation of the early Halloween theme?

beerthief · Jun 11, 2025

What would be a safe way to test if an unknown grease would Diesel in an springer ? I have a small jar of moly grease from a Chemist friend (deceased ) that developed (@ BP Labs) for use on the Space Station . He said the jar i have would cost about $700 an ounce , Government price from BP ?

OldVet · Jun 11, 2025

Ezana4CE said:
In between targets I had a thought. I see a lot of threads about issues that members have with airguns, components, and accessories, myself included. What I’d like to know is, which accessories have you purchased that you loved that you now feel that it’s hard to do without or shoot without. These can be shooting rests, tools, scope levels, mounts, air supply products, etc. They can be bench rest aids, hunting aids, field target gear, maintenance tools, or anything airgun related that improved your experience.

Name your top 5 indispensable airgun times and tell us a little about them, and perhaps where you purchased it/them. If you have photos, why not drop a few of them in your post?

#1 my Tuxing Twin cylinder compressor.
#2 my shooting rest nothing to brag about , but it sure helps a lot.
#3 my 6.8L fill station.
#4 my Spina,Optics scope 6 x 36 x 56 with 30 mm tube , and glass etched reticle from amazon 139.99.
#5 my Zelos in .22 cal great accessory lol.

Junior80 · Jun 11, 2025

jccams said:
Thanks for the pictures, glad it worked out!

My pleasure. Thank you too for the help. I wouldn’t have bought this gun if I didn’t know that it could be mounted with a red dot sight. I’m happy I came across this old thread, because it’s a really fun set up.

Mycapt65 · Jun 11, 2025

Here's today's 50 yard ten shot groups. Ignore the shot dead center I used the wrong mildot

Top row is FTT
Bottom row is JSB 13.73.

This was a freshly opened tin of JSBs and it's not as good as yesterday's from a different lot. Yesterday's printed better than todays FTTs. That's the problem with JSB. They vary more tin to tin then H&N or RWS. I have plenty of tins from this lot so hopefully my R9 or 98 like them better than this rifle.

Michael · Jun 11, 2025

Shown here with a @DonnyFL Yokozuna, a @HawkeOpticsUSA Frontier scope, and filmed with a @Side Shot Corp. scope cam.

kwaping · Jun 11, 2025

PGinsandiego said:
A wife who cant biatch because her hobby is more expensive than yours

What is your wife's hobby? Does she run a Formula 1 team?

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