oh i understand, you get an idea and see where it takes you and that is a rabbit hole
there has been many a time that i have an idea but not the tools, as in lathe and mill

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thanks for the laugh.

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And thank you, Sir, for the targets and everything else you do for TEXtreme, field target, airgunning, and this forum.

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Years ago when I started taking it to a more serious level I have tested most of the pellets in .22 and .25 what was available on the market. I made a pretty long spreadsheet with all my notes.
Disposed all junks pellets and buying only those 3-4 in both calibers what was giving me acceptable results.
I am washing - weighting - lubing - resizing my pellets and not shooting slugs in past two or so years.
My data won't help you neither Joe or Parry's list.... you don't chose the amo, your barrel does that for you.

My dog has always had a big diet of rabbit, chislers, etc. Never had a problem. Not sure about ticks, but fleas leave the body as soon as the body temp starts coming done, usually within minutes. Only had to apply flea treatment once in 7 yrs.

Bottom guage is Tank pressure 100% of the time. The top is the output and only when you open the valve. I use a deadhead to set the pressure a couple hundred psi below my target. The fine tuned with a gun or bottle.

I have two on 3L bottles just set them for 200 bar. Works regulated and unregulated. Easy to backpack and a LOT of air. I occasionally go to a range and always bring one or both.

There are the type the valve is the adjustment but I'm afraid of knocking the setting off my set point.

I have one of those, modded it to work with a GoPro only issue with it is you need a scope with a long eye relief. Got it on sale via Amazon for $60 and had all the other stuff so pretty much eagle vision scope cam on the cheap.

L.Leon said:

That is an impressive amount of hogs in multiple seasons, let alone one… Kudos to you…

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L . L., I was out a bit yesterday afternoon w/ a friend doing some"PH/guide" work as he tried his hand at bird pesting. While glassing / ranging & identifying targets , I observed 6 Ghogs in the two fields I 've taken over a dozen this season so far. One field is a beans which is bordered by woods & an overgrown pasture reverting to woodlot and an alfalfa field. Perfect for 'hogs ! I'll be heading there later today w/ a friend that uses a .22 Mag for the ones out of my .25
Katran range. Should be a good time if it doesn't T-storm.

I have an Epic One and have been shooting it for over 8 months. I have the 700mm .25 CZ barrel, the 550m .22, the 550mm .177 and the LW .30. I have been shooting the Epic One in my local club's NRL22 style tournament once a month. I shoot the 60g Alteros queens at the tournament and the AVS 60g boat talis for hunting. The gun is way more accurate than me. Adjusting the regulator is much easier than my P3, so I can't compare it to a Mora. I've not had a "first shot drop" with the One. I put the wooden stock on it and like it more than the tactile stock. Changing the caliber takes about 15-20 minutes once you get the hang of it. The only problem I had with it was the fill probe that first came with the gun. It would not work with any pump but only an air tank. David at Epic sent me another one and it works fine. I've had more problems with my P3 than the Epic One as a comparison to operation. But the P3 is no slouch and neither is the Mora. Both David and Rok are great at responding to problem questions and helping one out.

Just clean the barrel with ballistoil, FX straws don’t need polished. If you don’t have experience, you’ll just fook it up. Shoot it first, tune it correctly, then see if accuracy meets your needs.

67, wow. that seems low. What is your shot count like? Mine stock was 85 and 16gr were over 900.

I think the longer barrel does help quite a bit, not to mention that you have a 50cc larger air tank to fit over that barrel. I may try different reg settings down the road, but for now. 60 shots at 33 ft.lbs doesn't seem to bad. To be honest, I could have added a few clicks to the HS when I had the reg at 85, just decided to up the reg instead. The only issue I have is that it's loud. Even with a moderator it's not real quiet.

Palmyra Sportsmen's Association (near Hershey, PA) - Field Target - Sunday, July 13, 2025

Our AAFTA (sub 20 fpe) Field Target format is 3 separate 5 lane loops or mini-courses. Someone can shoot all 3 loops for a unique 60 shot match course, or can choose to shoot any combination of loops, including shooting the same loop multiple times. A loop consists of 5 lanes with 2 targets per lane shooting 2 shots per target for a total of 20 shots per loop. There will always be a loop on our rifle range, which is friendly for those that do not want to walk on terrain. Each loop will also have one lane with a forced position (standing or kneeling). We will also identify 10 targets spread across all loops that can be shot as a pistol course of fire.

Additionally, we have a set of Silhouette targets setup that can be shot for score or for time, however you care to play. A run consists of 20 Silhouette targets (chickens, pigs, turkeys, and rams) at 20, 30, 36, and 45 yards. If shooting for time/speed, your score is the amount of time it takes to knock down all 20 targets. If shooting for score, your score is the number of targets knocked down when taking only one shot at each target. When shooting for score, you can shoot either all standing position, as Silhouette is traditionally shot, or you can use FT style rules, which allow you to follow your FT division's ruleset to shoot Kneeling, Standing, and Freestyle. Guns used for this event must be less than 20fpe at the muzzle, you can use the same gun you use for AAFTA field target.

There is no single scheduled start time for this event, you can start shooting a course when you show up. Most shooters choose to arrive near the earliest start time, and choose to shoot the full 60 shot field target course.

You can shoot both AAFTA and Air Rifle Silhouette at this event, or any combination of FT and Silhouette.

We will be open for sign-ups between 9AM and Noon. Sign-up and sight in range is at our Competition Rifle Range.
Cost is $5 per loop (Field Target). For Silhouette, $5 for the first two runs, +$2 for the third run, +$2 for the fourth run, +$1 for the fifth run and +$1 for each run thereafter.

We shoot rain or shine. Our range loop is on a covered range, and if we expect rain, all loops may be on a covered range.

Palmyra Sportsmen's Assoc. - Field Target

For more info about Silhouette and the various ways you can play, and rules for the Timed/speed shooting - https://www.palmyrasportsmens.com/air-silhouette

410 Sportsman Rd.
Annville, PA 17003

There was only one word to adequately describe FSA’s third field target match and that was “HOT”. We have been fortunate to have had cooler than normal temps for much of the year, but that all ended a few days before this match. The match held Sunday; June 22 started with temperatures already over 80 degrees early in the morning. And it only got worse from there as the temps climbed well into the 90s with very little in the way of wind or breezes. The course was designed to utilize a seldom used lane and one new one, both in the attempt to keep all shooting positions out of direct sunlight. Sitting in the shade wasn’t comfortable, but it was a lot better than sitting in the sun. There were also 2 coolers of ice, water, PowerAde, and popsicles to help everyone survive the day. Many thanks to Brandon Michaud for letting us use his coolers as well as filling them with ice and beverages. And thank you to Ryan and Ana Rose Spanagel for bringing ice, water and popsicles.
I must wonder what the course rating would have been if there was a Troyer adjustment for heat, but for now we’ll have to accept it as the 32.79T it was. This makes it the easiest rated course we’ve had this year. There was only one target on the entire course with a Troyer rating less than the 4 forced position targets, which were all below 28T and much easier than the norm. However, there were a few targets sprinkled in that were at or near their maximum distances. But, even the lower Troyer rated course was made incredibly more difficult by the relentless heat.
We were thrilled to have 12 participants representing 2 AATFA classes (Hunter PCP and Hunter Piston). Probably best that the bum-baggers wearing heavy leather shooting jackets all sat this one out. Topping the 10 Hunter PCP shooters was Jeff Swartz who posted the match high score of 54. Brandon Michaud had a 50 to finish in second and Doug Cunningham rounded out the top 3 with a score of 48. In Hunter Piston, Ken Santo shot a 37 to take the top spot in that class. We again held a 40-point pistol match, which 5 people stuck around to shoot. Holding a pistol match too almost makes it seem like we enjoy the heat, and we had to find a way to get more of it. Brandon Michaud toughed it out and put up an excellent score of 37 to top those that signed up for extra punishment. Out of curiosity, we took measurements and found that our pistol course was a 35T, making Brandon’s 37/40 score even more impressive.
We had a new first-time FT shooter make use of our club loaner gun. Rod Patterson shot the FX DRS donated by High Pressure Pneumatics. He seemed to enjoy trying something new and we hope to see him return. The DRS is outfitted with a Sidewinder courtesy of Hawke Optics, a moderator donated by Donny FL, a Scope-Werks wheel, and shooting JSB pellets from Predator International. All of these companies have outstanding products and we encourage everyone to consider them for your airgun related purchases. And don’t forget Baker Airguns who is also a sponsor that continues to be a friend and supporter of airgun clubs.
Thanks to all who attended,
Jeff Swartz and Ryan Spanagel

I would call Huma and talk to them about the washers and reg parts, since they are probably going to be who you order from anyway...

Thanks guys as long as its Carbon fiber I am OK with it,,, And yes I have had a Carbon fiber = C/F fail on me filling it to 4500 psi and It showed 2 years to be still good,, I aired it up again and it failed again,, Soap spray bottle showed nothing ,,, I had to put it in a bathtub full of water to see all the little leaks... Had a small aluminum tank fail with a boom that shook the kitchen,, Yes a small aluminum diet coke can 12oz exploded in the closest,, Yes the aluminum failed ,,, I would hate to see that happen to a 4500 psi tank, Blow a hole inn the wall,, My mind clicked .This is the safety of the C/F tanks....
You could not give me a aluminum tank,,, crazy....
Mike

Nice job! I used to weigh mine but with the "threat" of ticks and maybe rabies I stopped years ago.

MongooseV8 said:

Thats a bummer

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It will cost a little more than a tank of gas. Need cheap, but still a better deal than eggs!

Berserkeley Mike said:

Take a look here:

Airgun Ammo

Wholesale BB & Pellet Guns

www.dpciwholesale.com

Some of the Daisies are well under a penny per pellet.
I've bought pellets and airguns from DPCI wholesale before without issues. They'll ask that you place an order of at least $100, and state that you are a company, for they are a "wholesaler".

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I have tried Daisy .22 cal (500 count) Hollow Point Pellets, but accuracy is not quite as good as CPHP, although not a huge difference. When shooting silhouettes, especially beyond 100 yards, the difference in accuracy is noticeable.

Daisy accuracy from my Streamlines @ 910 fps, has been quite wild.
Daisy shoot more accurately in my DRS than in AA S510 Extra, which are better than the Streamlines.

Daisy would be a better choice for me than FTT in the S510, but Apolo are better.

The jury is still out for which pellet is a better general choice for my guns than US CPHP, with Spanish CPHP as second.

In packing for my African dangerous-game safari with the omnipresent goal of the most firepower return on size and weight investment , I came up with the perfect ammo can to fit in my 5" x 8"dangerous-game pistol case, without adding more luggage space. Said ammo can holds enough propellent and ammo for almost 200 shots.

And although I'm confident in my ability to stalk within the necessary spitting-distance shooting range of bull elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion and leopard, I am a bit concerned about how well the anticipated gonad shot(s) might bring them down; especially given the fact the 6mm Gem is a single-shot. Guesss I'd better practice fast reloading...

And retreat!

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Dry bike chain lube is wet and dries leaving wax behind.

Below 900 fps you dont need to lube to avoid fouling. Above that I would use what black powder people use.

In February 2025 I purchased a GX CS4I and from initial turn on I experienced random shutoffs every 5-7 minutes while topping off a 6.8 tank from around 3500psi to 4350psi. GS Support was unable to provide any solution so the defective unit was sent back to Amazon and a replacement was ordered. The second CS4I (build date 12-26-2024) exhibited the very same random shutdowns and rather than send it back, I just decided to deal with it and babysit the compressor every time it was used.

So I contacted GX Support again this month to report random shutoffs and they responded that they had identified a defective lot of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and said I would get one in a couple of weeks. The replacement CCA arrived today and was installed. I gave it a quick "smoke check" and then turned the compressor on for a short test of topping off my 6.8 tank from 4000 to 4350psi.

Twenty minutes later the fill was complete WITHOUT a single shutoff. Pending a more lengthy period of use, I'm cautiously optimistic that my random shutoff problem has been resolved. Hopefully other AGN users experiencing random shutoffs will achieve the same results.

As far as I know, FX has never made a 20 MOA scope rail for the Maverick that bolted flush to the top posts of the gun. The 20 MOA rails put tension on the top posts that try to move one post up and the other post down relative to the clamping part of the posts that go around the air tube. FX Mavericks depend on things being bolted flush to the gun at right angles so that the structural integrity is sound and stable with rectangular support.

The old FX ZERO MOA scope rails DO bolt flush to the top posts of the gun, as they should. I've known this for a long time, but I don't think I've ever mentioned it before. So if you have an old Maverick ZERO MOA scope rail, use it.

If you find that you need more elevation from your scope, then solve that problem without using the FX 20 MOA scope rail. Maybe get some articulated scope rings or something.

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pennyroyal said:

I'm about to pull the trigger on an Element Immersive 5x30 MRAD or an Immersive Optics 5x30 Pro Mildot. Like the Element's reticle a little bit better, but not nearly $300 better...

Has anyone here from the US made a recent purchase of an Immersive-branded scope from the UK or EU and could either point to a particular good vendor (looks like there are a bunch to sort through) or wave off because of issues? If not, will flip a coin to decide between next-day Amazon for the Element or crossing my fingers and buying from Europe.

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I have ordered 2 of the 5x30 pros and like them.

I also ordered a new piston assembly for my Yong Heng from Amazon and it shipped from China. I got it today and again no tarriff. I believe the merchants that bill us for the tarriffs arrange the paperwork to say that we, the customer, is the importer of the item. That makes us responsible for the tarriff. The merchants that do not charge make themselves the one to import the part to the U. S. and pay the tarriff. One of the reasons I think this is I had two P35s get stuck at customs several years ago and Krale was VERY particular about what they would do. The dispute was over a shipping invoice which customs and UPS said was not on the box. Krale said it would and would not send UPS another. But they would send me one and I sent it to UPS and the problem was solved. It was clear that in Krale's mind their responsibility was only to get the shipment to the shipper (who they picked). If they had assumed responsibility to get the item to the U. S. I cannot see them acting that way.

A review at Arizona Airguns said a Buckrail mod did a great job, mine is great too on a Sig and Avenger. And cheap too. I recommend the larger size mod.

Dang! Terry‘s passing will be a loss. I dealt with him several times. Quality person and always willing to help out.