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Rocketman223 · Jun 11, 2025

sonnysan said:
This thread opens an old wound. I bought the centennial editions of the HW-97 and R-9, and Kevin at SS convinced me the R-9 .20 wasn't powerful enough for the platform. So I have the blue laminate .177 to this day.

I have the blue lam .20 R9 from SS with a Russ Best tune, my favorite to this day!

Jhoi · Mar 30, 2025

I have a few questions about the Daystate Red Wolf

These models of the Daystate Red Wolf are available:

• RW HiLite
• RW HiLite German (F) Version limited to 7.5 joules / 5.53 ft-lb
• RW HiLite HP (HighPower)

… RW Red/Blue/Safari B Type …
… limited Editions …
… RW GP (HP) …

If I understand correctly, the RW HiLite models are from a hardware point of view identical to the RW HiLite German (F) Version and can be programmed up to 33 ft-lb (44.7 J). This depends on the version of the PCB, GC1 or GC2. The new GC2 PCB, a hardened hammer, O-ring vibration compensation, and other components are automatically included in newer RW models? The HP versions have different parameters, as well as other hardware components: FAC Peek Firing Valve, additional components? How far can you effectively shoot with 4.5mm (caliber .177) pellets, and how many joules (or ftps) are needed for that (is a tuned HiLite enough, or does it need to be an HP version, and wouldn’t I also need a longer barrel in a larger caliber)?

Are there any German forum members here who own a Daystate programmer? Who else has a German Red Wolf version? Depending on the pellet in the hi power settings, mine only emits around 5.5 to max. 6 joules…?!

BR Jhoi

jpiperson2002 · Apr 8, 2025

SakoSierra said:
Not going to lie, I dig your style lol! Sounds like a Gatling arrow gun would be a good time, regardless of its use! Unfortunately I already caved and bought the air saber. It’s so cheap at $270 that I will try that for a couple months or so and see where I am at.

I now need to read some posts regarding big bore, formulate a list, and ask you guys which way to go!

The newer Airsaber Elite X2 airbow has two barrels instead of one. It costs about $450 US, compared to the single barrel Airsaber airbow at about $300 US.

I think that having a 2nd arrow immediately available is a big deal in a hunting situation. And the $450 cost of the Airsaber Elite X2 is only 1/4 of the cost of the new 8-shot repeating FX Redback airbow at $1,750. The biggest benefit of the Redback over the Airsaber Elite X2 is that the power on the Redback can be adjusted from 150fpe down to under 20fpe for quieter target practice that is also less likely to damage arrows.

The Redback Standard airbow is relatively large and bulky, and having 8 shots at the ready isn't necessary in most (if any) hunting situations.
But having 2x 160fpe shots available in a traditional rifle configuration like the Airsaber Elite X2, and at a cost of than $500 US, would seem to make it a strong contender in the airbow market.

I prefer compacts to full length airguns these days.

Here's a picture of an Umarex Airsaber with the rear end of the stock professionally removed (with a hacksaw) to make it into an airbow pistol.
It would have fit into an old-fashioned hogleg holster, though probably not a very practical way to carry one though the woods.

JP

Ray_PR · Mar 30, 2025

I strongly believe this is the ultimate goal of every airguner who is involved in this hobby, no matter how affordable or expensive could be the airgun we are using to try to achieve this. Well after doing some research I found this very interesting youtube video of this spanish speaking famous airguns reviewer with a Avenge-X classic synthetic stock achieving this with a .25 cal shooting the AEA center punch pellets 35 grains. I took some screenshots from the video along with the tune he was using to achieve this, to shared here for the benefits of all the airgunner who might be interested and don’t have a chronograph.

He was using the following tune, the reg was set @ 175 bar with the hammer spring 3 full turns in (clock wise) from all the way out with the 25 grains and 6 1/2 turns in with the same but heavier AEA 35 grains pellets. He was using a Discovery scope 4/20x50 wirh a DonnyFL Yokozuna moderator and a UGT bipod.

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John "spysir" Blount · Apr 1, 2025

Can you use https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2011/02/air-arms-s400-mpr-ft-part-1/ ?
John

hitech · Apr 1, 2025

Pfddi said:
@hitech If you’re filling the tank more than 250 bar, try stopping at 250 and see if it holds air. I had the same problem and it went away after filling to 250 and no more,

Nope, only filling to around 230-240 bar, but thanks for the tip Pfddi. I recieved the gun empty which I thought was odd. I've bought many PCPs over the last 20 years, never once did I get one empty, so I figured it had a slow leak. I think I read one of your posts where this had happened to you (or another Vet owner) and I remembered not to go over 250, so I stopped short.

cahil_2 · Apr 1, 2025

Solved. Took a couple hundred pellets but I had to adjust the valve in quite a bit. Groups tightened up and my shot count almost doubled. This afternoon I put 94 rounds thru it and I still had air. Apparently I had too much air behind the pellet destabilizing the pellet. Glad I figured it out because I love shooting this gun.

Indy-Fritz · Mar 31, 2025

What are your thoughts on that caldwell vice? i've looked at them. actually a little surprised they aren't cheaper.

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markT · Apr 1, 2025

I ordered M4. / 700 mm. He’s going to tune it for me. Looking forward to getting it. He says he’s thinking 40 gr Altaros slugs.

dgeesaman · Mar 31, 2025

Sawney Bean said:
I bought way too many since it looked like a good deal, but I'm regretting it. I've got a pellet sizer on the way and I'm going to try resizing them. Better to pay 11 cents a pellet for a good pellet from FX than 7.5 cents for oversized Apolos.

The skirts are nice and thin so if your resizer pushes the dented skirts back out then that could be helpful.

My .30 RAW shot them decently well on Saturday but shame on me I forgot to bring my normal JSB 45s for comparison. (It was not dead calm that day)

Moderator3 · Mar 31, 2025

Airgun Nation is not the place to solve the world problems. Keep politics out of the discussion.

beerthief · Mar 29, 2025

Just looked for Air Gun Shows on the calendar . The only show listed is next month Indiana show ! All the other show listed are at least three years old . Maybe they are not doing shows any more ?
Here is my list
Indiana Air gun show Apr .12 2925 (AM to 4:30 PM Eastern time zone

Carlisle PA May 3 2025 8 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern

Midwest Air Gun Show June 7 2025 Columbus OH .

Baldwinsville N.Y. July 25/26 2025

Hickory NC Oct 10/11 2025

I think there is a small show near Motorhead and maybe something in TX. maybe Alabama ?

See you at the shows i have listed Stan in KY

terrykuz · May 23, 2025

Better money spent than paying taxes. Glad you can enjoy it now.

Kdog · Apr 5, 2025

Registration is going great and we have 25 entered since last Saturday when registration opened. This is shaping up to be a great GP event. We will be using a few different lanes on the Hollow course this year and like last year you will shoot 3 separate courses. Saturday dinner is catered by Bad Ax BBQ which we were very happy with last year.

6gun · Mar 31, 2025

RallyeX said:
Found the problem. I turned the adjustment screw behind the trigger all the way closed. After that it had enough air for a few shoots before it ran out of air. Thank you for all the suggestions on what it might of been.

I should've read the whole thread, but i will leave it for future lurkers to reference.

Dstrac · Mar 29, 2025

Dstrac said:
This is the Bintac s45/357. With a 580cc front carbon fiber tank installed after purchase. Total air capacity is 830cc, now its enough air for 24 rounds per fill (finished at 250bar). Stock trim is 600cc 16 rounds per fill.
This is a blast to shoot ive put 150 rounds or so through it.
It's got two ebay 3d printed bottle clamp picatinny rails on the tank for 9 inches of continuous rail. (One I cut down to 4 " to make work) Optics factory angled grip fits without hanging off and leaves room for a small light / or bipod- tripod mount. Cheap paracord sling, feyachi v90 reflex.
It runs texoma precision 125 grain .356 slugs. Shoots in the 820s fps range and makes 185-190 lbs.
Issues: one small problem I caught was the screw holding down the clear cover on one magazine was a little too tight causing the wheel to get hung up in the last position, with no tension on the last round, it ejected itself out the back of the magazine. Just
loosened up the cover screw a touch and it's working fine now no issues no dragging.
It is definitely loud. I just received a texoma precision barrel extension tube to run a moderator, and just ran 3 magazines through it with the emperor .50 cal with zero cycling issues. It measures 34 inches overall muzzle break to shoulder rest. Or 44 inches with emperor moderator.
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Edit: 200 bar left after 3 mags.

Jnewood · Apr 27, 2025

Huntvarmint said:
I am extremely new to PCP airguns a few of my buddies that have been into it for over 20 years suggested I buy the air Venturi ROV air 4500 for being out and about just to start up they go for around $500 from Top Gun air guns if you just by yourself just to fill up your own tanks not a big deal do not know if it is good enough to fill up a large tank 100 cubic foot but it works good for being out and about by yourself you just have to stay near your vehicle my buddy is on three 100 cubic foot air tanks they said they don't need anything small because of that that's a lot more cost just trying to keep my cost down in the beginning hope this helps buddy good luck

I was on vacation back then....thanks for the help though

Revoman · Mar 29, 2025

Most excellent!

mike

jdh2550 · Mar 31, 2025

Charlie tuned a Zbroia Kozak that I forever regret selling. That thing was a tack driver when I got it back.

elh0102 · May 22, 2025

tommyb said:
Thanks Ed. My experience with air rifles is similar. I honestly can’t recall if I ever had severe fouling. Or, I may have and didn’t know exactly what to look for, or where to look. So, chamber area and muzzle choke areas. Good to know.

I haven’t used a Dewey rod in years since I polished the RAW HM1000x .22. I like the ability to scrub in both directions with the rod and patch for a dee cleaning if needed. Assume you can use a nylon brush and also scrub in both directions also, if needed. I do forget, can you use either nylon or brass brush on an AG barrel? Or, does the brass brush hurt the barrel?

Bronze brush is fine, but better not to reverse direction in the bore. Nylon is sufficient for soft lead fouling.

vettebullet · Mar 29, 2025

You need heavier hammer weight to over come the higher reg pressure or heavier hammer spring or combination of both more hammer weight and stronger spring

Vana2 · Mar 31, 2025

Nice setup!

I was thinking about setting up a small garden shed for shooting. Decided that since I could just step out the door to shoot any time the weather was suitable, a patio umbrella was all I needed to keep the sun out of my eyes.

Cheers!

Mrshosted · Apr 4, 2025

Bummer, if you end up with a V1 let me know.

Ranchibi · Mar 29, 2025

A couple others to ponder would be an Avenger X and Umarex Zelos......and maybe an Umarex Notos.

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