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Scotty1 · Nov 24, 2024

manabeknives said:
Whoa!
I thought my Delta was hefty @39 ounces
no need for added weights for your bench rifle

It’s on my Epoch, my wife helps me carry it out to the garage where I shoot from.

DevilsLuck · Nov 20, 2024

manabeknives said:
flip side

Perle · Dec 6, 2024

pics of the cancan?

Jigheadworm · Dec 8, 2024

brawler1588 said:
You could check out the ThermNight TNC225R has all the features of the zulus but also has a thermal. Not needed but a great tool.

I thought about going that route but the amount I will use it I didn't think would justify the extra $400.

JimBentley · Nov 21, 2024

Any of my pre 60’ s Sheridan Streaks. I have 5 near new from the middle 50’s

sb327 · Nov 20, 2024

atwong said:
Are there any differences on benchrest that you'd do between air rifle and shooting 308?

There are a few differences, mostly related to being subsonic vs supersonic. Pellets vs bullets (if using pellets). Recoil management is different but the recoil does need to be managed….there are differences in ‘free recoil’ between different setups. Projectiles to barrel fit are not standardized and so there are more combinations to try but that rabbit hole can be like drinking from a fire hose.

I have learned that air is picky about everything in one’s setup. I assume it’s due to the relatively long time it remains in the barrel that allows for all the flies to get in the house, so to speak.

Quite a few more I’m sure I’m missing but there are obvious carry overs. Trigger control, solid rest, good glass, etc. are some of the basics. If doing your own smithing, taper lapped barrel, solid bedding, heavier weight barrel, etc. still apply.

Just my experiences between the two so far, I’m still absorbing it all though.

Dave

bustachip · Nov 19, 2024

rh455 said:
I’ve been looking at springers for several months. Been reading on this forum and researching a few dealer’s websites for reviews on springers that I favored. Finally settled on an R9 in .22 cal. I ordered a Hawke Airmax 4-16 Compact with Sports Match adjustable rings. As soon as I got it, I made several passes through the barrel with J-B honing paste then cleaned it well. Mounted the rings then ran a honing bar through them to make sure of a good seat. I struggled the first 100 rounds to get a decent pattern with Hades Diabolo 15.89’s. I’m about 200 into it now and after a few adjustments I think I’m finally onto a good pattern at 15 yds.(I started there because of a squirrel issue I have in my front yard just outside of a dormer window about the same distance) I also have H-N Terminator 16.36 that I have not tried yet. Starting to see the light and a smile every time I squeeze the trigger. Already have sights on an AA TX200 and a PS. As soon as the acorns dry up in the front yard, it will be raining squirrels!!

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Being a two two, you should try the H&N field target trophy 14.66 gr. often one of the most accurate pellets in HW two two's.

Vicente_M_Costa · Nov 21, 2024

bearair said:
I just had to get one of these tubes for a Hera stock. Here's how it turned out on my 30 cal armada.

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Nice rig. Thank you for sharing the pictures.

greenbeans · Jun 13, 2025

Ultralight said:
So did you ever find a solution with the QD? Or some other solution? Thanks

Nah never bothered trying further, screwing a mod on isn’t such an ordeal

LDP · Nov 19, 2024

Non its fine. All you need to worry about is if the hammers energy is too low causing a larger jump than you want. Thats based on personal choice and how you want it to perform. I usually like to see 10 fps or less jump since my tunes hold single digit easily with regulated rifles. That way if I take a longer shot and it happens to be at the point of velocity jump it wont cause a poi issue.

Rivegauche · Nov 19, 2024

Looking for a source to repair a malfunctioning Bersa BP9 CO2 pistol.

It holds CO2 but after cocking and shooting one BB, with blowback, the gun does not re-cock or shoot and BBs fall out of the muzzle. If I re-cock by cycling the slide, I am able to get another “shot” but likely with two BBs.

I myself am not qualified to take my airguns apart, so if anyone here is a confident “airgunsmith”, or knows of those who do such things, I would be happy to send the gun on for whatever agreement is deemed fair. I will of course reach out to ASG, who apparently makes this airgun, and see if they have resources for repair. Many thanks.

elh0102 · Nov 20, 2024

DesertSilver said:
I personally would never use a debit card for any purchases. I only use a CC. If there's fraud I let the CC company take care of it and I don't have to worry about someone emptying my bank account. Just pay it off by the end of the pay period. A big plus is you also get points that you can use to purchase airgun stuff.

Yeah, this is the reason I don't use any payment methods that are linked to my bank account. It might not be any more prone for fraud, but if it happens, it's my money being drained in real time.

Toxylon · Dec 5, 2024

A 350 Mag was one of the first German spring guns I got, and I've spent considerable time with it out in the field. Gun weight is not the end all, be all. Gun length factors in, too. And the 350 Mag is one of the longest springers out there, quite a pole to navigate in the woods. The 460 Mag is 60mm shorter, which is no small difference in the bush.

Many people have had real trouble learning to shoot the long-stroke 350 Mag well (excellent follow-through is a must), while many people have acquired excellent accuracy out of a 460 Mag early on. That's one point to consider.

Borealis Rex · Nov 24, 2024

Thanks for the replies all!

bustachip · Nov 29, 2024

holo07 said:
View attachment 516559 View attachment 516560I haven’t had any issue,with any of mine.

Nice!

Headshots · Nov 27, 2024

I don't think there's a magic number for accuracy. Plenty of guys using .177 and .22 down to 500 fps or less with excellent accuracy. I have a couple. 22s shooting at 650 fps with good accuracy. The 750-920 fps range with a standard weight around 14.3 gr , imo , puts you in a nice power range for squirrel size pests. Of course the heavier weight pellets excell in fpe at similar fps . I shoot the AEA 18gr at 890 fps in my Taipan and the 25.4s at 912 in the Maverick with all the accuracy I could ask for . I shoot the JSBs at the same settings. I could shoot pellets at 1000+ plus fps but I would just be waiting air for my pesting needs.

.20calguy · Nov 21, 2024

Bear-of-Grayling said:
The triggers on the original Sheridan models are the easiest to make real nice. But once learned, they all can be made very good. My only beef with the original Sheridan is the small youth stock and one single caliber choice. Although a good one. Benjamin actually made great improvements on the Walnut Stock. Full size, bigger cocking lever and a butt pad. Also Benjamin made a beautiful “Silver Streak” that had a very rich nickel plating. Crosman took it up a notch by offering these in all the calibers. Then did the Crosman thing, year by year kept cheapening it. Walnut stock to Beech to Synthetic. Now all are discontinued. I think there will a revival in interest for all these American made classics.

I have the heavier stock version, but my favorite to go out and shoot is the 1955 model which has the smallest pump arm handle. It is super handy.
I have come close to putting the belt sander to the new one. Lol

Frank in Fairfield · Nov 19, 2024

This one was made in West Germany and only has two anti-drift holes in the breech.
Very rare:

Garuda · May 5, 2025

Started with the AEA challenger in January and since then I have picked up many more. Great guns and based on your budget, something for everybody. Plenty of power, good accuracy, and can be modified. I moved this Challenger SL.

Garuda · Jan 29, 2025

I bought a challenger pro gen 2 in .30. Love that gun. Plenty of power, accurate and very tunable.

SteveV · Nov 28, 2024

This valve had a soft spring, but resulted in wasted air, so returned to stock set up. Sure thing Ray, just a B-Staley rip off. Stock 2240 hammer with no striker adjustment, so I only need two #11 Danco o-rings between it and the valve. Still had more hammer bounce than I like when dry fired, but now is quieter and no longer has the "brap ap brap" shot cycle.

Anturi507 · Nov 19, 2024

Hey there, just to let you know we are having an N50 competition at BALBOA GUN CLUB located in Panama on November 24th, 2024

Let´s do it folks !!

Firewalker · Nov 22, 2024

JaceSpace1369 said:
From a 350b fill shooting 15.89gr FX at 815fps (start velocity) I would get about 60 shots form 350b to 130b, shooting 21.9gr AEA at 900fps 40fps from a 350b to 130b I would get about 1.5 mags, and shooting 18gr FX pellets at 900fps I would get about 2 mags and change fromna 350b fill to 130b. I remember shooting VK .223 28.5gr around 770fps which I think is about 28fpe and I would get about a mag and a few shots. Shooting slugs out of the platform will use more air due to the extra surface contact.

Sweeeet! What kind of figures are you getting from that set up?

It's got a balanced tune, I'll get those numbers published soon.

syndicate360 · Dec 4, 2024

It's 2024, if you are a little handy, nobody is a noob anymore. There is youtube, google, forums like this, the knowledge is out there basically for free and it's not that hard.

Rickstwowheels · Nov 23, 2024

Scotay42 said:
There is always just get a used impact mk2 from a reputable trader in the classys. Find them for around $1k. 50fpe is not maxed on a .25 and tons of shots in that power. Still easy to get parts and addons as well. Granted i like me some used prices and trading a bit, or alot. Lmao

I search the classifieds daily, just in case!

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