Hatsan Velox if your budget is < or = $500. Mordax Scorpian if you want top of the line.

2018 I believe was the year. I told one of my friends that I am really interested in a different semi auto other than FX Monsoon(which I had owned 3 of them). He said that I should try a Huben K-1. So, after talking with Kelly at Krazy Kool Airguns, I purchased a new 2018 Huben K-1 .22. Kelly told me on the phone that I will sell all my other airguns because I will be amazed at the Huben. I remember that conversation and I laughed at him. I told him that I have owned and shot a many of airguns, and seriously doubt it. Man, was he right.
I absolutely love everything about the Huben K-1. It feels the void in every category for me.
Since 2018, I have purchased several Huben K-1's. I still own 2 Huben K-1 today, 2018 with a TJ barrel setup to shoot slugs and a 2021 setup to shoot Jsb 18gr.
Absolutely LOVE the Huben K-1.

I kinda think the 100 degree temps with high humidity is what was causing the high power kit to shoot at 12 ft lbs. It was 80 degrees when I tried the AEA 8.72. I’ll try to chrono when it gets close to 100 again.

Arzrover said:

It seems like the hi cap mag is the big catch in the selection . I know that there is a guy that makes belt drive hi caps for a few different models ... including some Daystates and BRK's but I'm not sure how well they work.
The Crown you mentioned has a Smooth twist X so uses the liner system.
A Uragan I shot in 177 was incredibly good and high count but the mags were smaller.
My Theoben Rapid Mk1 has 17 shot mags and gets 125 at 20 ft lb on a fill...
Bob

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I was thinking about your post, as well as Liontracks HFT thread, and it occurred to me that a RAW HM1000 Micro Hunter could fit my needs fine.
Is bringing the power down to 12 fpe a hassle?

Could buy the pump kit which would be fun for plinking. If not it converts to left side cocking which I prefer over right hand.
17 rnd mags so two more than the AGT.
Haven't had a RAW yet but always wanted one.
Good trigger.
Could put a larger bottle on if I thought I needed it later.

Congrats! I have a .25 Sniper and love it. Get some 29.5 AEA pellets and smile.

Huh, I was mocking it 2 hours ago as useless adjustment, now I know!

I'm shooting the JSB 25.4 grain pellets at an average of 888 fps. It drops off the REG at about 120 bar. Unsorted Pellet flight is mostly good with the occasional flier.

Been shooting the Royale 500 as received from the factory and using it as a close range pest rifle for raccoon-sized critters. Planning on doing some tuning and testing for longer range bench work.

beerthief said:

AEAC is the only truly in depth reviewer of air guns , his reviews are usually 2 or 3 weeks of shooting b4 he makes the video . But i enjoy others even the "homemade short " shoot a few pellet ones . I enjoy the comparison of two similar guns .

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I watch a lot of "Banana Ballistic" videos. The guy is a bit goofy, but the vids are usually fairly informative.

FOMO sets in too much in any hobby or even a marriage. Well, we do marry our hobbies sometimes according to the significant other.

Racer88 said:

We'll see. I've been deep into firearms for many years. I've long thought about an air rifle and just recently dipped my toes into it. I don't know if it will catch on for me, given my enthusiasm for firearms.

I enjoy pistols recreationally, but also stay on top of training and practice for defensive purposes. I also like precision long-range rifle shooting. Air rifles are fairly limited on distance. But so far it is fun.

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Just , so you know I seen shooter 1721 shoot a golf ball at 200 yards , and the .30 cal Texan holds a record 1.17 mile. The Altaros did a 1" moa at a mile.
Hope the airgun bug gets you , and have fun OV.

pancake said:

@wimpanzee Double bottle is not something that I want to do. At that point, I can go with something like Crown. I quite like the aesthetic of Panthera.
@coastal drifter Thank you for the numbers, Impact could be also a candidate....I just can't stand bullpup design. Impact is really the only bullpup that has some nice lines, IMO.

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Just saw this... just wanted say that the Crown is an awesome all-around PCP. My favorite airgun! Was shooting it this morning.

Never been let down by any of the ones I bought. Probably because if I am cosidering anything that cost $500 or more, I researcht the crap out of them before I lay down any cash. You know, the buy once, cry once strategy.

The only PCP exception was the Umarex Origin, but it was only $300 at the time and was my "Test the waters" gun to see if PCP was going to be a good fit for me. I did do a little bit of web searching on it first, but on the the extent I did on other more expensive guns.
Even the Origin was not a let down and I do still own it

rodjava said:

There is 1 important piece of information I did not mention. In order for front coaxial rest to work properly, the rifle butt stock needs to rotate slightly. The way I use the front coaxcial rest, the front of the airgun is somewhat tightly held into place in a "friction fit". This requires the rifle butt stock to slightly rotate as you adjust front elevation.

So I designed a rotating butt stock mount that fits the existing Red Panda rear rest pad. It easily mounts into place and moves in relation to the front coaxial adjustments. It took me awhile to figure out why my shots were not consistant until I mounted the rear mount. The movements are very slight, but important.

Rod in San Francisco

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Thanks for the advice, yes, I'm prepared for the stock. I have a rear support that mounts in place of the grip and has 360 degrees of smooth rotation.

Im new to this, I am trying to reach the guy looking for an air ordnance smg .22.

Has anyone hear more on the gk1 .30 or its fpe?? Curious bcuz this will make a great shorty i hope!

Save all the bits so they can be measured and have one made?

Saw A coyote in my yard about 1 hr before sundown. 1st time I seen one in my yard during daylight hours.

Should I take remedial action?

in this day and age to find help is hard enough and i wonder why he had the part
i would like to see how he handled the front connection because the pin is i believe spun on the ends to enlarge
was the price fair, well it is at the level of doing a Daina 75 and a 46m is no 75 in complexity
but whatever you have your favorite pistol ready to go
i would love to find a new link and see if it could be made on a water jet out of better material the pin would have to be sourced also

enjoy

I am not familar with the Vulcan's but it is my understanding that the older Vulcan's had a loud ping (perhaps addressed in newer ones?) But my understanding to get rid of the ping a depinger must be installed.

igolfat8 said:

Great pics. Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks Tim. Thom took these for us! Sometimes words doesnt say much.

Seems like a cool idea. Has anyone tried this yet? I wonder how much extra bulk/weight this would add to the microhunter.

The L2 with a short 250 barrel is loud and you can expect a impact will be loud as well. The first is so so manageable but the second will be a pop for neighbours if they sensitive can put you in a trouble.

Going to have to figure out how to get more than 1 like.

I am shooting fixed distance rings and my scopes are mostly SFP with simple MOA reticles and turret clicks. No need to convert or calculate anything.
FFP scopes I have only a few, MD reticles for all around use, and I don't really care what units.

The seat should just push into place with a firm but gentle push with a blunt (not metal) object that is larger than the seat's ID
Make sure you have not put the seat in backwards.
The O-Ring side of the seat goes in first
Here is a good picture of the proper orientation

Hope this helps
Edward