SilentSquirrel said:

I ujst searched for username Penchecta on AA and there were no results

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Penchetta is the spelling, it is the guy from 'Penchetta pen and knife'
He sometimes goes under the screen name Turk something, Turk 182 maybe?

I have dealt with Carel from the Netherlands several times and would not hesitate to purchase from him again,

I got my P35-22 and P35-177 almost exactly 3 years ago. I put a different scope on the P35-22 today and started shooting it a little to zero the scope. I was getting 830+ on 21 grain at first and then it dropped to about 800. Sometimes velocity would go up with more hammer spring, sometimes it would not. This gun has consistently shot around 825 fps with these pellets since new. So I decided the regulator was probably acting up. I rebuilt two other SPA regulators this week. They were from used guns that are new-to-me. But how to do it was fresh in my mind.

I pulled the regulator out the back of the airtube, it conveniently was locked to the end fitting. Nothing looked bad but I replaced all the O-rings and put some anti-corrosion spray on the bellville washers, the kind Motorhead (Scott) recommends. Then I put it all back together replacing O-rings in everything I took apart. When I got it together velocity was low, under 800 so I correctly guessed the regulator was a bit high. I measured the height of the stem of the adjustment screw above the lock ring as best I could with digital calipers but I guess I was a bit off. So I turned it down a little over a quarter turn. Moved it maybe 0.3mm. Looks like success. Velocity was over 830 with the hammer spring at max and would presumably have gone higher if I had more hammer spring. I turned the hammer spring down over a turn and am getting consistent 820-825 velocity and accuracy seems to be there, maybe. I will tune a bit more. The first time I had it together with the new regulator setting it leaked. I think it was the O-ring under the gauge but I replaced all the O-rings in that end of the gun. I had not taken that apart intially but when I got that nut off and the gauge off the O-ring seemed to have no silicone grease on it. Dropping the pressure to zero a couple times probably finished the killing of that O-ring.

So my recommendation is if you have a SPA gun that is 3 years old or more and it starts acting funny it may be time to replace a bunch of O-rings including the regulator if it might be involved. I've messed with my other P35s a lot more, this is the first time the 22 has been apart. So I've replaced parts already in the others but this one shot so well I was leaving it alone. But hopefully now it will return to it's original form which includes excellent accuracy. Last 4 shots hit at least the 9 ring so it may be there if I can get the Veyron adjusted and read the wind well.

nervoustrig said:

AOA link: https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/precharged-pcp/rainson-draco-walnut/

Mfg's product listing: https://www.rainsonarmory.com/products/14-rainson-darco-w-pcp-airgun.html

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Thanks again.

I have some H&N 22cal Precision 34gr slugs on back order at Pyramid, but it could be few weeks before they come in. In the meantime, if you know of source, I'm interested.

Ta-Ta Toothie said:

And that's why I had my kid do them for me. It also required a different program to unzip the files. So, did you get it updated.

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I didn't have any problem uncompressing the .rar file for the programmer.
I just didn't see the the drop-down menu slider, which was at the bottom 5 options by default.
I thought I was counting down 5 options from the top row, but was inadvertently counting down to option 13 from option 9 in the drop-down menu.

1st photo shows the slider at the bottom of drop-down menu. Option 13 selected.
2nd photo shows the slider at the top of the drop-down menu. Option 5 selected.

After moving the drop-down menu slider and selecting the correct option (photo 2) the firmware upgrade went smoothly.
Updated the firmware successfully!

gendoc said:

they dont sit still long enough to even get them in my scope.
they dive in, get a seed and zoom off !!
they have learned the safe way to rob

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Ditto… that’s what makes it so satisfying when you finally thwack a few… Thank you gents for assuaging my misses… I was a little upset at my misses, but reminded myself that I was on “boy time” allowed by my wife and the graces of the landowner…

MrP said:

In my opinion the last thing we need on a discussion form is a bunch of people crowning themselves as gatekeepers about what questions are and are not appropriate. People come to forums to seek help from people who know more than them, the search function is sometimes frustrating and produces overwhelming results especially for novices. If you don't like seeing people ask questions, just don't log on to a discussion forum.

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Your point is well taken, but we are talking about etiquette, not the questions themselves. It is down right rude to ask a question about a product well described in commercial adds easily found by a simple search. It is rude, lazy and imposing on the good will of the readership. Of course this forum is a wealth of knowledge of experienced shooters and should be respected as such. I have no problem answering legitimate questions not easily answered by commercial adds.

Ach3r0n said:

Not mine. I have problems with it since I bought it. It was brand new, out of the box...with a leak. Sent it back for a repair. Under warranty, free of charge. Was good for a while, but leaks again. Small leak, but still. 300bar to 260 in weeks.
And before you think I used it a lot. No. 1+ year passed. I shot maybe 5 magazines. A dust collector.
Then, I bought an AEA Megalodon. I have it almost a year now. Same sh*t! Leaks from the get go. And I shot only one magazine! Changed a couple of things in it. Still leaks. Way faster than the GK1.

Basically these two, totally killed my enthusiasm for any PCP airguns. Not happy.

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EDIT: "totally"...I just ordered an AEA Harpoon Magnum.

TMH said:

Sure does depend on which pest...

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Agreed. All of mine see use. It's just which one I feel like using, or will do the job better. Often it's which one have I been shooting recently and am 100% certain of POI. Got a 7 fpe .177 pcp up to 65 fpe .25 and everything inbetween.

BSJ said:

Turn it into a buddy bottle

Amazon.com : Fenduoer M18x1.5 DIN Valve Scuba Adapter with Dual Gauge,High Pressure 30 Mpa/300bar/4500psi with 24-inch-Long Black Filling Air Hose for HPA Tank,Air Tank,Paintball Scuba Fill Stations,PCP Air Rifle : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Fenduoer M18x1.5 DIN Valve Scuba Adapter with Dual Gauge,High Pressure 30 Mpa/300bar/4500psi with 24-inch-Long Black Filling Air Hose for HPA Tank,Air Tank,Paintball Scuba Fill Stations,PCP Air Rifle : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

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NOT abad ideer! Thank you!

igolfat8 said:

Lou, I’ve got to be honest with you because this was the match that I was hoping not to read the results of. I saw Joe’s last two scores looming in the shadows and I figured when he posted his 3rd match that he would instantly move everyone down the leaderboard and boy I was right, arrrrggggghhhhh. I hate it when I’m right.… Congrats on another fine match Joe.

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Thanks

Ta-Ta Toothie said:

Maybe try using Rumble.

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Rumble gets 0 views. All the airgun channels who have tried it quit after a few videos because they top out at 300 views for airgun channels. I have researched everything. I'm about to start a media company that makes channels, not a channel, channel"s" that pay big $. Airgun Channel will soon be my "Day Job" that I hope to quit by becoming a Youtuber. If you curiouse I will probably focus on Animals, Bodycams, a Talking Head channel as described above, and a few others. I will eventualy run a bunch of channels and have 90% of the work hired out. Possibly partnering with another guy you all know so we can get out of the gun business.

It appears that we have another winner! AGN member @student submitted a guess on June 15th. He didn't completely follow the rules, as we requested the winners first & last name (and we initially searched the entries by first name), but ZAN is a stand-up guy and agreed to donate a second Pellet Sizer kit!

Many thanks to ZAN projectiles - your team is AMAZING!!!

Jnewood said:

Around 70ish

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I have to come down to your neck of the woods, a lot more critters running around than by me.

primaz said:

so you used a little torch or something after masking the rest of the grip, or what exactly? Did you sand the rest of the grip as well, and apply different stain? can you provide more details....

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No masking no sanding no stain I wiped down the grip with soapy water flushed it off wiped it down paper napkin. Set it in the sun till dried. Went the the garage hung it on the garage door and opened the door and hit it with the polyurethane. Added pix of my burner bought it in 74 !

Nice work, I guess to each his own, I don’t find mine a problem. Having a lathe and knowing how to use it opens up a world of opportunities for sure.

Savagefox
I've read your responses in this thread and they are dramatically different from my extensive experience with the GK1. Now I'm not there and I do not have direct experience with your GK1. I doubt the problem is the gun. I have two GK1s, a V1 and a V3. I prefer the V1. Both guns shoot same ragged hole at 25 meters. These guns are very accurate. As good as any Olympic pistol I ever shot. Please review Greg's extensive videos concerning this platform before any disassembly or adjustments. Do not make any rash statements of bore sizing in the magazine , barrel or misalignment statements without using the correct measurement tools to verify your assumptions, because before their use, they are only assumptions. I own these proper tools and have done these measurements, so I doubt the validity of your conclusions.

We’re about to see. RMAC starts tomorrow. EBR is in October. IMHO those are the only two “majors”. There are “minors” such as PAC and Oregon, but neither draw the equivalent level of competition as the “majors”.

thoughts on the Vevor budget compressors with built in converter?

I will say the head sizes on tins are more of a trend rather than a statistical fact. Especially with JSB.

Ratzy said:

I'd have gone AirForce Talon or Condor

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Been there, owned one and sold it. The HW97k is one of my favorites. I highly recommend one in .20 caliber.

Mycapt65 said:

Here's a little tip for you guys. On my Weihrauchs I just glue them in with 5min epoxy or green wicking loctite. No need for srews, clips or presses. Holds like a champ and is easily removed with a little heat. Makes barrel swaps safe and quick.

I recently replaced a worn one on my oversprung R1 with a 77/97 cocking pin. Afterwards I ordered a bag of 50, 5x18mm high strength dowels from McMaster Carr for much cheaper than a few Weihrauch pieces. They can be used on any model Weihrauch I own.

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That’s interesting thanks

Any progress?

Hello,
I have an Air Venturi Rovair 4500 that I am putting back together.
Trying to get the correct orientation of the HO cylinder assembly. The pics I took prior to disassembly disappeared. Have it repacked but am unsure how to click them. The drawings I have of the Air Venturi RovAir High Pressure Cylinder Head and Air Venturi RovAir High-Pressure Cylinder do not have a top down views.
If anyone has pictures they could post it would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

CoyoteGod said:

Couldn’t agree more! Once I had a general understanding of the settings and if I moved this or that and what caused “this” to happen with the tune in a basic sense, such as, “why did my velocity go down all of a sudden?”, I was able to get rolling pretty quickly. I definitely got to where feel and sound of the Airgun became a huge part of tuning much like it is for you.

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I see my impact as a cross between a science experiment and a musical instrument. Depending on how you intonate and tune the guitar, the lab equipment provides you with different outcomes for the experiment that sound drastically different. Hammer strike, refresh rate, muzzle report, extreme spread, group size. Etc.

1 change at a time is the safest route so you can track cause and effect. Keep meticulous notes so you can always go back that way.