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kwaping · Aug 23, 2025

Here's an example of how to set eye relief.

wolfmangreg · Aug 23, 2025

Corvid_hunter said:
I went on HAM's website to check the BC of the different JSBs in .22cal. Normally heavier has better BC?

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Fwiw, I (& at least one other person) have gotten bc values quite different than those achieved by HAM.
Used the speed at 1 yard from the muzzle, and the speed at 50 yards, to calculate a BC of 0.045 for the 20.8 grain Monster Lights. This is at an elevation of ~823 feet above sea level, 84F, ~60%rh. Taipan Vet II, 550mm CZ unchoked barrel, 1:17 twist.
This aligns with my anecdotal observation compared to years of shooting JSB 15.9 & 18.1- they are noticeably better in wind. Not immune to it by any means, but less affected than JSB 18.1 grain pellets.

cavedweller · Aug 23, 2025

Dstrac said:
I sold one gun on there it went smoothly we met in the middle of his offer and my listing price. Both parties were satisfied.
I recently started looking to possibly buy, im considering a lower powered/ compact rifle. Some listings are fair, and some listings are way too high. I saw one used gun no upgrades or anything the same price as a new gun. Thats just wrong, you know better. Be a better person.

I expect that soon, due to tariffs, new gun prices will soar…. When that happens used gun values will rise …. Like used cars… we shall see

eliot6025 · Sep 5, 2025

I use the garmin xero, athlon rangecraft, and original labradar in my 7 yard garage. The garmin and athlon are not affected by stuff in the garage. The labradar did not display velocity with error message about failing to calculate ( with range settings a 2,3,4,5,6 yards - trigger mode ). Once I brought the labradar outside to 10 meters in backyard, the unit started to work again. Pellet size -.177 7.5 grain travelling ~500fps. Its amazing what a few years can do in terms of size and speed of calculation.

vintageairguncollector@gm · Aug 24, 2025

Laziness, I like connecting the hose for endless plinking. In this case the connection is uunfortunately located. Thank you for comment you are right!

Ackley786 · Aug 25, 2025

I've got a couple of Vector scopes, excellent for the money.

Cbourbeau32 · Aug 22, 2025

Ratzy said:
First off I have no idea what I am going to do with this beast. Gunbroker ridiculously low bid that held up.

Appears to hold air.

Came with:
Case
UTG Accushot 4-16x44
30 Benjamin eXTREME 145gr
200 JSB 81.02gr

Added
STO MUS II moderator.

Put 3 of the 145gr down range
740fps 180FPE

Put a few mags of the JSB 81.O2 gr
Hooked up a 3000psi tether
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Action is LOUD
MUS II is a superb moderator.

Now I just need to figure out for what I can use it.

Ezana4CE · Aug 23, 2025

Ratzy said:
I was leaning towards it or the Hill.
Didn't like the idea of 3d printed in that environment.

Not a bad choice. The Hill depinger is decent.

Orv · Aug 23, 2025

youngsamm1950 said:
Anyone in or around San Diego wanna meet up and shoot tomorrow?

I just saw your ask, sorry to be a day late. What area are located? I'm up near Temecula (Aguanga), where ee have a great bench rest under cover enough for 10 shooters with targets out to 100 yards. Message me and we'll go shooting. Orv.

airman_o · Aug 28, 2025

well finally I opted for a tripod (I have a very sturdy one for photography) with a v yoke (from Sirui). It's an excellent shooting plaform. I mounted the yoke an a panning ballhead, so now I can very quickly scan the farmyard.

thanks for all your input!

RoosterCogburn · Sep 7, 2025

radjabatak said:
Hi, i have the exact spec with your m3, 700mm, . 22 and heavy liner... I'm using 30 gr slug, any ideal speed as starting point for the slug? Btw my 2nd regulator at 130bar

Id move the 2nd reg up to 150 or 155. You can start at 145. I have the heavier hammer, all springs oem (basically) im at 150 main reg. Deleted first reg. I tuned for my main projectile. A 26gr slug at 940 on "4" at "5" on the wheel im at 939.9 with the 30gr slugs. And at max im shooting that 30gr at 970-972. Im getting better results with 150b than 145. Valve is 3.2-3.3, hammer adjuster us about 5/8 of the way in (upgraded mk2 power plenum impact) so around 55-65 micro.

cosmic · Aug 28, 2025

I don't keep my guns in the shed...

JaceSpace1369 · Aug 22, 2025

Icepic said:
I have the HM1000 , it’s not the mini, micro. I’m sure it has the power, I’m currently using .25 Hades like 26 gr? But I was looking for a slug… thanks for your help!

You are welcome! There is also a lead free slug that zan makes, I think it's 22gr, just keep in mind it makes a lot more contact than a pellet, so it not work well with the low power.

bchannell · Aug 24, 2025

THANK YOU !!!!! That is exactly what i needed.

Ezana4CE · Aug 22, 2025

RoosterCogburn said:
That one would ultimately go after chicks. Last two have been bery healthy with very nice scales and coloring/patternings

@RoosterCogburn I assume that all rat snakes would go after chicks if they can eat an egg. I’ve walked in the hen house some years back and saw one coiled up against a puffed up hen that squared up on it. Chicks go in the brooder first, so they’d be larger than an egg. A snake that size might get killed. It was lucky I’d let the big girls out to free range. Over seen them eat little ones and found remnants of a dead one in one of the chickens favorite spots around my house. It took me a couple of days to figure out what had died and was stinking.

As for defending the hen house, I prefer a pneumatic bb gun for snakes. Sticks don't work well because they some times get away and a machete is messy. Surprisingly the GK1 shot inside this small space wasn’t deafening. I used what I had on hand. It was already sitting outside acclimating to outside temps so when I put the eggs up, it was right in my path back to the hen house.

bubbahotep · Aug 30, 2025

$11 for a 2 pack. I'd suggest oiling them first.

Amazon.com: UTG .22/Airgun to Picatinny/Weaver Low Pro Snap-in Adaptor , Black : Sports & Outdoors

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steve123 · Aug 31, 2025

Motorhead said:
Best pesting is just as winter is losing its grip and previous years survivors are in a breeding frenzy chasing one another all over the fields & new growth alfalfa is pretty non existent. Late march into mid may can be epic !!! When the females are birthing / nursing post then only the males are out and there pretty skiddish as the first growth Alfalfa is still too low to offer much food or protective cover just yet. When the youngsters come out several weeks later they hang by the burrow entrances and thats when times can be really nuts !!! as they have no clue of whats happening around them be it good or bad small targets but plentiful. Using a .17 hmr then is like bowling .. hit the lead pin ( Squirrel ) and the whole cluster that I've witnessed at 4-10 individuals simply vanish in a cloud of flesh mist
Later in the spring season you get, taller becomes the alfalfa and the squirrels can only be seen when they stand up or if lucky able to pick them off burrow dirt mounds. Really need to find a contact person you can call there locally to hear how the weathers doing, 1st cut on the alfalfa etc ... It's is pretty wild place and the year to year weather by the months does flux quite a bit. Hard winters kill more squirrels too than mild winters. Populations ebb and tide so one must enjoy being there good shooting or otherwise.

Do have fun tho ... Nothing quite like it.

Thanks for the tips!

Normkel · Aug 22, 2025

An interesting event, yesterday, at the range. Temperatures hit 35C (95 F) and on thing that was affected was that the pressure cut-off lead unplugged from the circuit board.

If someone is unfamiliar with the operation, disconnecting the gauge lead means that the pressure cut-off doesn't cut the compressor so pressure continues until something else intervenes.

Fortunately, I was paying some attention and shut down. I'm going to doubly secure the lead such that it cannot come out of the socket.

I also adjusted the pressure relief valve down to about 3,500 PSI since my highest fill pressure is 3,300 PSI

Adjusting pressure relief valve to 3500 PSI.jpg

abstruse · Aug 22, 2025

Greetings. I have an Airmaks Katran with folding stock and want to replace that stock with a wood stock. I have the stock, but it won't fit with the metal part that goes with the folder. I could cut that off, but don't want to do so until there are no other options, in which case I'd need a replacement part in case I wanted to go back to the folder.

I've searched a lot and can't find a source of Katran parts. Anyone have suggestions? Thanx.

dmw6455 · Aug 23, 2025

Ricochet said:
We miss having you out here this year, but its good to see you still at it. Nice shooting !

Cannot handle 37 hours of round trip driving.

Hateful McNasty · Aug 28, 2025

c_m_shooter said:
Scope seems a bit much. Needs one of those cheap utg red dots with the circle dot for fast shooting. Heading to Pyramyd now...

Im thinking maybe .... Somthing like this

Amazon.com : EZshoot Compact Tactical Red Laser Sights with Picatinny Rail Mount for 11mm/21mm Rail-Easy Dual-Purpose : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

With somthing like this ?

Amazon.com: Under-Barrel Picatinny Rail Mount for Flashlight or Laser for Daisy Red Ryder : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Hateful McNasty · Aug 22, 2025

Break Barrel Air Rifle Scope | Veyron 3-12x44 SFP Rifle Scope | .22LR

Best scope for .22LR rifle!! Compact scope for various platforms, 4x Zoom Factor, Resettable 1/10 MIL Turrets, air rifle scope

vector2007.com

I guess that title means springer rated ?

Almost missed the red dot combo deal ..

Jim P · Sep 3, 2025

Avenger update: Air Venturi came through with some good advice, talked through what made sense for me to replace, and sent me a receiver for a modest price. Just got it today and I can't wait to get it installed. Thanks for the support!

DualMagMike · Aug 23, 2025

Joekrooz said:
Hey Mike, all is well, living the dream! . Hope all is well with you

I just retired yesterday!!!

beerthief · Aug 28, 2025

jdh2550 said:
Great hunt. Consider yourself fortunate to be able to hunt small game with a .30 cal. Here in PA our Game Commission has not gotten with the times and limits calibers to .177 or .22 for small game.

.177 .20 .22 is perfect for small game at least in KY . My Sheridan in .20 is the best for Squirrel and rabbit . Pellets in a pouch or pocket and the Sheridan an off i go .

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