Nothing like having your own compressor no matter what type or size, just don't push them past what they're capable of and keep them cool.

Vana2 said:

Think that the hybrid is primarly designed to shoot through choked bores of medium power airguns and they are optimized for that.

The soft lead and internal structure would compress and pass through the choke with less distortion/difficulty than a typical, solid slug.

The market for people with low to medium power airguns that want to try slugs must be pretty big, makes cents ($$$ ?) to go after it.

Just guessing here.
Cheers!

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That's my thinking too, as well as the circumferential distribution of the weight. It's a genius design to get slugs into pellet guns. They're never the top performer on my tuning tests but they do consistently perform decent enough. In 22 I can't speak highly enough of the light javelins in 217 for fx liners.

Back to the op's question about barrel length and slugs. It's doable, and I know my saying xyz other 500mm fx gun can shoot them doesn't mean much to you. I've learned over the years that specific barrel lengths have a window of performance that they can support that is reasonably constant, the question is typically the valves ability to deliver the needed power to that barrel without getting too wasteful.

I can tell you I bit and went 700 mm to do slugs and was rather disappointed when I applied what I learned in tuning my 700 to my friends and their 500mms in 22 and 25 and their guns are much handier. In the lighter range they were able to keep up in power and get close on efficiency. The real work was the tuning had to be much more precise to limit waste and noise. Skip the expensive hybrids and try some light javelin or nsa slugs. Not that they're the only option, they're just what I've used and can talk about.

Looks like we will have some nice weather on Sunday.

Gambler said:

Hi, does barrel and inlet assembly from impact fit on mav? On pictures the inlet looks the same, and there is no measures on the shroud in front, anyone tried?
I can get hold of a mav for a good price in .177, and i have 700mm assembly from impact laying around, would be nice if I could use it.

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Yes it will work, you just can't use a maverick barrel kit on an impact as the shroud get in the way.

Mike excellent work you did on that valve stop

Revoman glad things worked out for you !!

I've changed the wrap a coupe of time on my guns.

Simple...just pull !
If that's a problem for you, use a heat gun to warm the vinyl a little.

You may need some "Goofoff" (or similar) to clean any adhesive that's left on the stock.

Mike

If looking for cheap lead. You may want to stop in at the local dentists office. I’ve got about 15 lbs of pure soft a while back. Still have a pile of it plus some. I shoot in a steel rimfire trap so I can recycle.

OldVet said:

Want to see some cool stuff go to Buds gun Shop do a search for Air guns go Low to High. You won't miss out.

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Did and went high to low. The first thing on the list was a hatsan. I was out. Lol.

BSJ said:

I just got a PP750 from these guys. They have the 700 too.
https://www.mundilar.net/en/air-pis...tol-artemis-pp700s-a.html#/caliber-4_50mm_177
I'm a fan of the 750! Follow up shots are quicker than my 700...

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The single shot mode was why I switched to a mag fed gun… I was missing opportunities at multiples, other than that a seriously deadly close range pistol…

igolfat8 said:

I only get a POI shift when removing and replacing the moderator.

When comparing the vet 700 barrel to my RAW LRT barrels the Vet just seems to flex a greater amount when I push on it. The vet shoots really well and doesn’t shift POI as long as I do my part.

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@igolfat8 Understood. Thanks for elaborating.

okcaveman said:

I can definitely see that. I can absolutely appreciate the simpler springers and the joy of knowing it's more skill than tech. Ive never had a quality springer so really don't even know what I'd be getting in to

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I would say if you're planning on shorter distances 50 and under, a quality springer is the way to go especially if you're on a budget.

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That’s awesome!

Besides the diferences in the electronics, there are no differences between the platform other than the form changes. I actually prefer the Epoch. It is a bit taller which I like. Also as a lefty the Epoch has the high pressure regulator gauge on the right side of the gun, making it easier for me to track. The entire upper of the gun (all of the colored parts) are shared between both the Epoch and the Evo.

04-19-2025 9:00

Location:
Central Carolina Gun Club FT Range
3668 Fleming Graham Rd , Burlington, NC

Entry fee:
$10 for CCGC members
$15 for non-members
Juniors (<21) shoot free

The gate opens 7:30, sight-in range will open at 8:00 and the match begins at 9:00. We will shoot on the Yellow course this month, so expect about 60 shots, 2 targets per lane, 2 shots per target, Troyer TBD and we will use timers.

Registration link can found here.

See you at the match.

Over the years I bought a few dozen seals from ARH. The first few were failures as I really didn’t have a clue on how to fit a seal. I’m still no master at fitting them but have gotten a lot better. I’ve tried two ways to fit them, turning them down in a lathe and sanding the face down. I think the lathe does a better job but the face sanding is much easier and requires no tools.

Thank you for sharing, I'm gonna try that.

Sure. My email is [email protected]

I am glad to hear it went well for you. Interesting about the plenum to gun connection. That was my first problem. It kept blowing o-rings, 3 times. Finally ended up curing it with a slightly smaller o-ring that fit into the angle better and was completely captured, now no leaks.

I have admit my lack of being able to get a seal inside the plenum is a head scratcher. I am no engineer nor to bright, but I make up for it with persistence.

Hopefully, the new cricket I purchased will follow the path that you have had, no issues. But I still stick to my having ended up with a Dream Valve that isn't quite there yet.

But I am always open to suggestions for things to try. I may complain, but I also like to try and provide a solution for the problem so I'm not just whining.

Thanks again for all your time and help.

PSA-Long Range FT - Palmyra, PA-LRFT Match


Saturday, April 5


Palmyra Sportsman Association


410 Sportsman Rd, Annville, PA 17003, USA


Description for LRFT events:


Long Range Field Target will follow a shotgun start format. Registration and sight in is 8:45am - 9:45am, followed by a shooter's meeting at 9:50am, and first shots down range at 10:00am. Cost is $15.


Targets will be placed between 15 and 115 yards, and this will be at least a 40 shot match. Guns cannot exceed 80fpe at the muzzle, and we recommend using at least a


28fpe gun to knock down longer range targets. Distances to the targets will be provided.


This match is held on our covered Competition Range, and will be shot rain or shine. The range has a concrete pad, so this is friendly to shooters with low mobility.




Target


Northeast FT Events

Orion has a great product, if you looking for a high quality magazine replacement for your factory magazines. I recommend Orion magazines.

I keep seeing posts on different sites for people looking for Cricket Carbines, AOA has a beauty on their site in the used section, if anyone is interested.

It is probably a fairly heavy bit of kit, but i am used to that, my FX Maverick is a featherweight compared to my Epic airguns Two i am shooting currently.

The sad thing is in .177 i will probably have to go with the run of the mill Heavy FX barrel CUZ the factory barrel is pellet and i suspect TJ barrels are too, or maybe they do not deliver anything slug minded in the .177 caliber.

Mind you i have also taken some really nice shotsd with FX barrels, so i am sure i can get some good fun out of them, and in FX a new barrel is cheaper.

A LW barrel for my Two is like 5 - 600 USD, A whole lot more than a FX straw

Wonderful shooting thru the foliage and nice videos!