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Cigarman · Jun 16, 2025

Hello Fellow Shooters,

Four brave shooters attended on a warm day with light steady breeze progressing to a bit hot 90 or so degrees and a strong, steady breeze, but not quite what I'd call a wind.

The course was set up as a nice 33.20 Troyer rating before modifications. One target had a bad day so 58 was the best possible score instead of our usual 60 shot match. The wind/breeze was a factor on some shots but not overly so.

Scotty had no peers and easily took 1st in Hunter PCP. Robert D. was challenged but reigned supreme in Hunter Piston! Jim C. said "I'm putting my springer back in the closet!"

The results:

Hunter PCP

Scotty H. RAW TM1000, Falcon X50-FT, FX 13.4 gr 46/58 for 79%

Hunter Piston

Robert D. TX200, Hawke 8-24 x 56, H&N Barracuda FT 9.57 gr 30/58 for 52%
Billy D. TX200, Hawke 6-24, JSB 10.34 gr 29/58 for 50%
Jim C. AA Prosport, Hawke 8-24 x 56, RM 10.3 gr 23/58 for 40%

Boerne Field Target Club shoots monthly on the Second Saturday of the month. We sport 10 wooded lanes with lots of shade and a friendly, small club atmosphere.

Fee is $20 per person, but first time shooters at the club are free.

Show time is 8:00 a.m. with safety talk and match start at 9:00 a.m.

We do a 60 shot match, so you get your money's worth!

We're located at the Boerne Shooting Club: 33 Shooting Club Road, Boerne Texas, 78006. Boerne is a small community about 20 miles northwest of San Antonio, Texas just off I-10.

The match director is Robert D. and can be reached at [email protected] or text to 210-414-1865

ngapls · Jun 11, 2025

Don't pay over 600 for any Snowpeak, no parts or service. Too many incredible buys in the classifieds. Now hopefully in 9 more posts I can start a buying spree

Cicretsqrl · Jun 28, 2025

I've got my 500 shooting 21.5g, 18.1 JTS pellets, 915fps I just change the HS wheel 23/13, reg set at 120 b. I just got some Rifle brand slugs to try. I like the Rifle brand pellets, too. Made in Brazil. You got me looking at Impacts now, as well.

subscriber · Jun 12, 2025

All barrels are not equal. Lothar Walther barrels have larger land and groove diameters than other airgun barrels. Some barrels are heavily choked and others not at all.

So, Nervoustrigger's suggestion above, to wrap a slightly undersized rod with tape to create a custom fit in your barrel is a good one. A brass or steel rod (OK if you wrap it in tape) may be stiffer than CF. In any event, roll the rod on a flat surface to check its straightness before using it.

rdtricks · Jun 11, 2025

Czechs make fine rifles along with their engineering and machining being stellar. Here are a couple of articles you can read to get opinions on how this particular rifle rates:
1) https://hardairmagazine.com/reviews/kalibrgun-snipe-2-pcp-air-rifle-test-review-22-caliber/
2) https://www.airgun101.com/shooting-...its-on-its-on-kalibrgun-snipe-2-30-cal-review

Last year I wanted to purchase a new .22 cal airgun and the Kalibrgun Snipe was on the top of my list. Unfortunately it was not available and I couldn't wait so an Epic Two 300mm in .22 cal was purchased. My next gun will probably be a Snipe in either .22 cal or .25 cal. I like the looks and it seems to have all the power I can desire.

Ratzy · Jun 13, 2025

OldVet said:
My fun or goal is to see if I can get 5 shots through the same hole , and I have actually,done that 3 times in the past week.
It has been a great accomplishment for me.
I use the chrony to help me get close to the sweet speeds I read about , or see reviews on. If I'm at 5 pellets through the same hole I'm done tuning , and record how I did it by scope adjustments , pellet speed etc. Then start over with a new weight pellet which means resetting everything then go back , and see if I can do it again.

My FX Bobcat & Royale, Evanix Sniper X2, Reximex Throne 2, AirForce Condor and Talons and a couple of my older British rifles will usually drop 3 at 40-45 yards before I pull one. Niksan Ozarks are close.

Haven't let the Max 1 go beyond 25 yards until I get a couple hundred rounds through it. Seems pretty accurate so far.

I just shoot paper recently as I have seen 1squirrel and no raccoon in 8 months at least. The squirrel died.

JEFFPPC · Jun 14, 2025

I agree. If the rifles working and your at peace with how crappy the pellets are...?.Now it's all on you and it's fun. Go enjoy your shooting.

JoeWillie · Jun 12, 2025

cavedweller said:
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!

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Congrats Rudy, It’s been a long wait but worth every minute of it. The only issue I see in your FT future, is the loss of one of your excuses! Enjoy that Bad Boy.

1911Tex · Jul 1, 2025

PG4 Vortek tuned 2 year old HW97K and 2012 RWS Diana '98; both internals liberally buttered with Amazon sourced Schaeffer's #274 Black Moly EP Synthetic plus Grease. Up to 250 degrees higher heat range than competitive greases. Designed for severe extreme pressure mechanical action with a high dropping point of +500 degrees and waterproof. Comes in a grease gun tube...should last a lifetime of greasing your springers. Both rifles cock easily with very smooth actions.

Ranchibi · Jul 11, 2025

Michael! Excellent shooting...I have heard those types of zombies can be quite troublesome, good thing you eliminated that one so it can't make more.....

....excellent shooting and video as always!

rcuccio · Jun 13, 2025

Everyone please join us for a great Field Target Match !!
The weather is looking good and the course is going to be great! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

ctshooter · Jun 11, 2025

igolfat8 said:
Are you referring to the Mora?

Yes - the Mora. Very long cocking movement, although I've read they shorted the lever a bit on the newer version to not cover the pressure gauge.

ZekeZX10 · Jun 30, 2025

Impact701 said:
DRS Pro 25 700, out of the box slug shooter, I have only added the carbon fiber barrel sleeve.

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I have installed a Leupold Mark 4HD 8-32x56 for pdogg'n this year.

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now that would be a good day of shooting out there. Looks like a ton of groundhog holes

GerryR · Jun 15, 2025

Hydraulic fittings from McMaster-Carr Supply (mcmaster.com); a great source of all kinds of hardware.

bubbahotep · Jun 16, 2025

Perle said:
Centerpoint on the Notos ?

A $25 Plinty. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019Q7H1IQ No parralax adjustment so useless below 10-15 yards. Notos needs long tube scopes that have lots of room to slide forward/back on rings or else you wont find a mounting spot. Scope works ok I guess. Need to reprint a less ugly black bipod mount.

Sorry I don't have any grouping photos, I just enjoy the range time i get. Using a very wobbly folding table I was able to get all in the red bullseyes on the splatterburst targets at 17 yards, so it does at least 5 moa accuracy.

If noise isnt a concern then the stock carbine just seems so much nicer for $10 or $20 more.

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Steelhead707 · Jun 12, 2025

And super tasty too. WAAAY better than mourning doves. Mourning doves are of course seasonal here, plus off limits to being taken with an airgun. The Euros are bigger, mild in flavor, and available year-round.

cmatera · Jun 19, 2025

Problem solved! I could not sleep so I decided to look at it after a couple hours rest. The third hole adjustment screw is a half circle and was partially covered by the AR grip I chose. I removed the grip and was able to push a hex key in there an get it adjusted. You do have to work kind of blind and fish around to engage the key, but I was able to get it adjusted to where it was, so I will say it is a direct replacement. None of the videos I watched mention it, and there were NO instructions of any kind with the kit.

Byahkin · Jul 6, 2025

Glad you’re liking your new gun and the transaction worked out! Hoping to follow in your footsteps with the same great results.

tommyb · Aug 23, 2025

daddypaddy said:
amazon order with 3 year warranty is best. if anytime your compressor craps out within 3 years after purchase, they will either offer you a complete refund, replacement, or repair. if you get a complete refund, you can just get a newer model compressor and just pay the difference. cannot beat it.

Exactly. “You can’t beat it, in my mind also.”

The user feedback and GX buying experiences contained in this thread, will help potential new CS4 buyers decide what’s best for them.

As previously mentioned, this feedback was very useful and especially helpful In my ultimate compressor purchase. Thanks.

Dstrac · Jun 11, 2025

MACTEN said:
You do have the newest version with the air hammer and shortened cocking handle to not obscure the pressure gauge.
And the grip is an AR grip that is just flat top, that's all. Same as mine too. You'll really like the air hammer.
Also, If you want to ever remove the grip.. It has a polymer pin that needs to be pushed out. (Sideways through grip)
The rubber overmold actually comes off leaving an easy way to unscrew the hex bolt with a 5mm allen wrench.

Thanks for the help

SilentSquirrel · Jun 10, 2025

following

Pysiths · Jun 12, 2025

That how I have my impact .30 setup it was originally a .35 cal. I use .30 NSA 54gn slug with just over 1100fps and very consistant.
tight group at 75 yards which is the length of my shhoting lane. Take it out, find out, and make a dope chart.

kgun88 · Jun 11, 2025

blackdog899 said:
I tried to find an adapter and couldn’t at the time.
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I wss going to go that route but the fact the other one comes with a bottle for the same price is enticing. No doubt the huben will be better quality though.

markT · Jun 13, 2025

Humdinger said:
When you move the Alkin lever from horizontal (open) position to vertical all you are doing is relieving the pressure from the Alkin fill hose to the fill assembly. It is doing the same thing as opening the bleed valve on your fill assembly. You are depressurizing the fill valve assembly so the Alkin hose can be detached under no pressure. So it wasn't an incorrect procedure on your part that caused the gauge plug to pop off. I can't imagine what happened to you other than it was coincidental. It indicates a leaking defective fill valve gauge but it should have happened before you flipped the lever up.

After I fill with my Alkin I close the tank valve first, shut off the compressor power switch, flip up the Alkin hose lever, detach the lever from the tank, drain the left side tower drains, then the right side air filter drain, then I release the pressure in the Alkin fill hose by moving it from vertical back to horizontal.

Great information sir! I have asked my neighbor ( his tank and fill assembly) to check the gauge in question by inserting the fill probe into his Gamo Urban and open the SCBA valve and check the gauge for pressure.
I’ll keep on him and see what the verdict is. Thanks again!

BoerneAirgunner · Jun 24, 2025

Ta-Ta Toothie said:
Back it out some more a little at a time. Once you got that figured out, then adjust the 2nd stage. If that fixes the issue, then make sure the safety works, adjusting would be necessary.

I’ll work on it tomorrow. Ty again.

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