If you try to go out the breech end you have to get everything past the trigger sear and auto-safety tab, and think of all those spring coils getting hung up on the sear. I found it to be easier to set the power wheel low, like #1, to reduce preload to the spring, remove the barrel screws, unscrew the little allen screw on the power wheel (don't drop it, it's small!), and then slide the guts out the barrel end. With a little "practice" you can do it in under a minute.

Misguided said:

What I ment to say is the one from amazon has not been hydro tested?

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The one you linked from amazon is not DOT certified and will not be able to be filled at any commercial site.

I tried yesterday and I couldn't get it to work but I bet if you call bullet central maybe they will help. When i called them in the past they seemed pretty nice to deal with.

Another edited and repost video from a year ago.

Lots of pigeons and starlings getting tagged with my FX Impact MK2 with the H&N 25gr Gen2 slugs.

Enjoy.

I have two CF tanks, still within their 5 year time of purchase. That said, I won't bother getting a tank tested unless I'm suspicious of it.

My impression is that when such a tank fails it's not a dangerous failure. More often than not it will be a slow leak. The only real precaution you should take with them is don't store them in an air-tight room that people might sleep in.

Burl Ives as @Motorhead ...though i don't know if Scott sings

try this https://www.archerairguns.com/

make sure your malware/ad blocker isnt blocking it also.

JimD said:

I did not know about the different material but I have used 70 hardness Buna N and they seem to work fine.

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Hello @JimD

The specifications for the Brown FKM O-rings that I received from OringsandMore show to be 75 Durometer.

ThomasT

I didn’t mention it but I did use warm water. I removed and cleaned the separator and desiccant beads, both check valves in the head, as well as blew out the lines. The separator had some gunk mixed in with the desiccant beats. I threw them away and added new desiccant.

steve123 said:

Yep at 15x Athlon would need a much thicker reticle which then means most wouldn't like the reticle on high magnification for target applications such as Bench rest.

This scope is awesome for Bench-rest because I can easily see 22 cal holes at 100Y in poor lighting and 1/8th moa clicks for finer adjustment.

I like this scope more for Bench-rest than FT because the reticle is so thin and I lose the hashes sometimes in dimly lit target locations which would be a problem if I used those hashes all the time like in Hunter class. If Athlon could bump the illumination brighter and illuminate the entire reticle then I'd be fine with it for FT as far as using the hashes for the holds in the reticle. As it is I shoot in Unlimited locally and have been shooting FT for so long I don't use the hashes anyway because I know pretty much how far out to aim. I like the illuminated center dot and have it all the way up then pick the spot on the steel I want to aim at for wind with whatever magnification I like at the time and I dial for elevation.

However I prefer FFP whenever I can get away with it. One reason this scope is so clear is it's SFP using fewer lenses and which FFP would probably not be as nice as a FFP. So a catch22.

I hadn't heard about a G2 ETR version but that'd be cool.
The Cronus really needs a G3 version because other Co's already have their G3's. I hope a new Cronus would be more of a G4 version to be even better.

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@steve123 Your take on this scope and it's purpose in life, matches mine exactly.

My plan for this scope is to use it for a single EFT event. Textreme 6-9 Dec in Clifton, Texas. Clifton location doesn't involve dark lanes and seems (to me), to be wide open with bright skies = provided there is no rain.
After The December Textreme event, this Athlon Ares ETR UHD 15-60x56, will be moved to it's permanent home on a full time Bench Rest platform.

My dabbling into Bench Rest has been a quest to find the right gun / scope / front rest, yadayadayada combination, that works for me.
I thought I had my BR choice search narrowed down to just TWO setups: #1 a Ghost Blaze edition with a .22 FADY K 28" World Record Barrel
or #2 a .177 or .22 regulated USFT Mac1; both using Leupold 45x45 target masters. However, when i started shooting a new edition of the .177 Redwolf HP my thinking changed dramatically. That Redwolf HP barrel is something of a marvel; so much so that i bought a highly adaptable PRS Chassis (two pounds more weight in just the chassis) and a 700 cc Bottle (more weight) with the full intent of using it for one thing and one thing only = punching little holes in paper at 25 and 50 meters. The Leupold 45x45 target masters are indeed great scopes for BR, but to my 68 year ol eyes they don't have near the clarity or "pop" that this Ares model has.

My FX Panthera 700 came with a leak on the regulator valve from factory. I know that it is a different gun, but this is a common place where leaks can occur in these guns in general. Just try to adjust the regulators a tiny bit (e.g. 1/8 of a turn left or right). I did this then the leak stopped. After that I have continued to tune and adjust the regulator and the leak didn't come back (knock on wood!)

Today I finally made some progress. I installed the slug power kit from FX, and the speed of the JSB KnockOuts 25.39 gr increased to 990FPS with macro on 16 and micro on 4.5. The front valve is somewhere halfway between 4 and 5 line. The 2nd regulator is on 135bar.



I will post another update after I have done some more testing.

Perfect, just in time, thanks

Ordered this compact scope for my gk1
for some 35 yds plinking.
red dots don’t work beyond max 10yds for me,
i know this scope will be heavy on this pistol but i m not planning to shot off hand..
I tried few fixed parallax compact scopes,
didn’t like em,
comments are welcome.

For reference OP.....

Ignore the trigger mech it's from my 48 bullpup, but you can see the ABT, and in my mind the only way your lever could get stuck SOLID, all the way open, is for your ABT to still be infront of the comp tube or for your piston seal to be totally wedged into the comp tube (hard to imagine how though).



Ideally ya need someone to hold the action/ arm while you remove stock. You'll see if it's the ABT straight away. If it's not you'll need to hold the arm and unlatch it via trigger

I have a Reximex 22 Pistol , It had a air leak and is on its way back to Pyramyd , To me the Reximex seems to be a improved PP 750 as I have a 750 and can kinda compare , I was told the Reximex is a copy of the AP 16 , I have never held or shot a AP so I can't say ,, But what I can say is I was impressed with the Reximex pistol, Never shot or held a Hatsan pistol so I have no information there , With the over size magazine problems with the 22 and 177 GKL I may just invest in a 177 Reximex Pistol,
Mike

The extra hammer weight take up spaces inside the hammer hense it changing the spring pressure and spacing. It's the same when you crank up the power wheels and micro to max and it won't cock. That's why you need to back down on the power wheel and micro. Either remove the extra weight or just don't turn power wheel/mirco to max.

scotton said:

I'm curious about Team Uruguay. Missed flight?

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They dropped off, can’t count on that group

Here is screen shot of tubing I used on several probes. Used 5mm x 7mm x 300mm' I may have a piece left somewhere. Let me know if you need any help or info.

1900colt said:

I would agree with this. The external converter is FAR easier to not only replace...but we also sell upgraded/larger ones for those that are filling bottles. The larger converter runs cooler too... plus you can use it for other things that need to go from 110 to 12V.

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I bought my GX4 from Mark .

jarmstrong said:

does the trigger kit really help the vagueness of the Notoes trigger?

Umarex Notos (Stainless Steel Trigger Kit & Replace Dowels) | eBay

The dowels let the trigger and sear slide much smoother, making for a lighter break. A must-have for the Umarex Notos. Install Video link below.

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Yes

The Falls Township Rifle and Pistol Association in Fairless Hills PA (Philadelphia suburb) will be holding our final Field Target match of the year on Sunday 17 November 2024.



The 10 lane 60 shot rifle course is laid out on the lakeside trails of the club’s 3D archery course. Within the confines of the 30 targets we have also laid out a 20 target / 40 shot course for those who wish to shoot pistol only or be adventurous and compete in both disciplines. We have laid out a fun and enjoyable course with the hopes to challenge experienced shooters as well as provide less difficult targets for those just getting into the discipline. We certainly look forward to seeing all our regulars, and urge them to bring a friend and invite anyone interested in Field Target to join us for some fun. Our Match Program is pasted below.



John Stellwag

DATES: November 17th. (The third Sunday of the month.)



CLASSES: AAFTA, WFTF, Hunter, Unlimited and Off-Hand. PCP, CO2, Pneumatic and Spring powered rifles and pistols all permitted. (additional non-AAFTA classes may be available).



RULES: A 20 Foot Pound Maximum applies to all rifles; A 12 Foot Pound Maximum applies to all pistols. Current AAFTA rules apply to both Rifle and Pistol configurations.



ELIGIBILITY: Open to all shooters. Both club members and non-members alike.



FEES: $10.00 for Rifle $6.00 for Pistol $15.00 for Rifle and Pistol



TIME: Sight-in and practice 8:00 A.M. to 9:15 A.M. Registration is from 8:00 A.M. until 9:15 A.M. Mandatory shooters meeting 9:15 A.M. The match begins at 9:30 A.M.



COURSE OF FIRE: Rifle: The match will consist of 30 targets, two shots each. Distances will be from 10 to 55 yards.

Pistol: The match will consist of 20 targets, two shots each. Distances will be 10 to 35 yards.

You may use open or optical sights. Tie breaker targets will be used for both rifle and pistol, if a tie exists. Rifle and Pistol matches will be shot concurrently. If a shooter opts to shoot both rifle and pistol, they will shoot pistol first and then rifle at each lane. Eye protection is required for shooters and spectators.



Food will not be served however sodas, water, and light snacks may be available on a donation basis. The match will be shot straight through with no lunch break. You may bring your lunch and eat in the clubhouse after completing the match if you desire.



AWARDS: Awards will be based on raw scores. Awards will be given for all classes. Pins will be awarded after the matches as soon as the scores are tallied. Please Note: If there are insufficient shooters in a given class the match director may consolidate classes at their discretion.

MATCH DIRECTOR: John Stellwag Jr. Telephone: (856) 313-3120​

E-Mail [email protected]​

shot placement is overraited when your pushing over 300 fpe for coyotes,

I want to add my voice to those expressing how well the match was run. A massive undertaking and it came off without a hitch. Huge thanks to Garrett and the crew for the countless hours of work before and during the match.

Chas

LW polys are very good with slugs. The 1:17.7 twist is good with up to about a .430" long.