detrio said:

If you do not want to use two shipping labels on the package I suggest you place one inside the box in the event the other label is damaged or is removed.

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I have worked with UPS for 36yrs ... this is the best way ...longer boxes moving through the conveyor system have a greater chance to rub along other boxes and the conveyor dividers. Use some clear packaging tape over the lable. I have found that the pouches can get rubbed off while moving through the system. If there is a chance for friction to remove it ..it eventually will. Keep it as flat as possible

Also, to save the most you can, try to make the length as short as possible .. i.e. remove the action from the stock
the longer the box, the more you will be charged as a person who dooesn't have a shipping account with the company.

Getting to know the driver in your area has it's benefits. Drivers always remember those who have been kind/mean to them. We are much more likely to go the extra distance for those kind customers when things happen...i.e. needing an early delivery, or help with a claim

Tumblinginflight said:

I often wonder if many new scopes with etched glass reticles and better materials and construction could hold up to springer abuse.

I recently reached out to March and Zeiss asking about spring piston air rifle use. March said they test and warrant their Compact (the model I specifically asked about) for spring piston use. Zeiss said their Conquest V4 (again model line specific question on my part) are piston air rifle rated.

That to say we may be living in a time where a lot more scopes are rated/capable than people realize, and it may be worth reaching out to manufacturers to learn more about any scope you’re considering putting on a springer. Now for the disclaimer: So far I have not evaluated either claim. I think I will soon start by throwing my Zeiss directly into the fire on an RWS 54, however.

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Since you mention D54 I have a Sightron Stac 4-20×50 on mine in .22. Approacing 2000 shots with no problrms. It is mounted in Burris Signature Rings with inserts. I shoot it to and including 100 yards. Have fun.

steve123 said:

Was it the front Pivot pin on the cocking lever linkage that came loose binding the action up?
What a pisser that must have been?!

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It was the pin on cocking but it just dropped in but didn’t bind. Or fell out somehow. Haven’t taken it apart yet. A very good chance I would have either won, or tied for 1st or finished tied for 2nd. I didn’t bother to verify my dope the day before like lots were doing. We were busy helping Wayne and Randy run the competition. The course is clearable with good preparation.

Thank you so much that is perfect.

And it’s here!
Going outside now.
Heavy for its size. Seems very well made.

A few BB shots, I can hit a pop can @ 10 feet pretty easily.

With Crosman BB it’s putting out 196 fps consistently.
They have an oring that goes in the cap under the co2 cartridge. It’s supposed to help keep the cart straight. But when you screw the cap tight, the oring gets twisted and out of place. Has not caused a problem at this point.

I will give the airsoft barrel a try tomorrow, and the work up a good shotgun load for it.

I am pleased with this purchase.

Another few yards of concrete, and that's a crew served weapon emplacement.

The broom finish on your slab makes mine look like it was done by baboons.

Need to do shooting today.

Gos said:

I'm limited to shooting non lead to prevent farmyard poultry from picking up lead pellets and poisoning themselves, and laying eggs. So far, non lead pellets are doing good enough for starlings out to 40 yards. I'm surprised there's not more lead free options considering how many of us are shooting around farms.

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I'm finding that the larger caliber lead free pellets can be accurate further. Maybe that is the same with lead projectiles, as I understand the extreme benchrest competitors are shooting .30s, not .25s or .22s.
But then the larger calibers are even more expensive :-(

As for lead pellets around farms, yeah I see that a lot on those youtube videos that I probably shouldn't be watching. Yes, pellets are small but by the end there are a lot of rats and pigeons lying around with pellets in their vitals. Where do they all go?

Sawney Bean said:

The other consideration with children is whether they are physically capable of cocking the gun. I know a lot of people will start kids off with a Red Ryder or something similar and find that the kids just lack the strength to cock it. I strongly suspect that's why the 499B target rifle only shoots at around 220 fps. They say it's because of accuracy, but I think it's just because a lot of kids can't cock a standard one.

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Daisy helped that tremendously by adding step clicks. A little one can get a few clicks at a time until they finish.

September GP match info.

3Crows said:

Kind of like the arms race. M-Rod folks just have a M-Rod or a few. Not like we bought a FX1, then a FX2, then a FX3 then a FX4 and then a FX5 and then a upcoming FX6 where the number of FX guns to be owned is equal to N+1. Of course it has been pointed out that modding the old M-Rod is a waste of time and money but a much lesser waste of time and money compared to N+1 FX air guns, modding them with very high $ parts and then trying to flip them at a huge loss to get that new N+1 model that must surely be better than the old one from a few weeks ago. I mean, like, who would want last week's old busted down and not new and shiny anymore when they can waste some more time and money with a cool new FX with a fake magazine sticking out the bottom for some awful reason and a tactical stock to play operator in the back yard.

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Absolutely correct.

Mattias,
Several others have already done that and published the results here on this forum. It is not just me saying this, just check the archives.

blueflax said:

I think you are ready. Wind flags and heavy pellets would be helpful, but the best thing is time on the range.

Ron

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I have some 43.5 nsa slugs and 46 grain h&n slugs to test out.

Yes. here’s the address: 5847 London Groveport Rd, Darbyville, OH 43146

my crown MKII compact with 380mm .22 barrel does very well with the hybrids from its superior liner
at around 905fps @ 30, 50 and 75yrds.

Congrats to all of you guys! What a showing for Skout!

6gun said:

I guess I'm different. Airforce is the first pcp I ever saw(and why I got into them) , and still to this day likely the last I would buy at half price. It's super subjective and a personal preference thing for sure. I choose projects because they're hard and out of my comfort zone. 7,000 orings? Sounds good to me.

The mrod biggest problem for my first gen was the poor deburring on the air tube. Got a roto burr tool and it's been a breeze to change out guage block orings ever since. Judging by the posts I see on agn lately, I know I'm an outlier but want to help people jump in the deep end too.

From a gen 1 Mrod 25 to an impact and it wasn't a big deal for me. If you break down a machine into a system of systems, it's not so overwhelming....unless it's an aea which requires you to find the design flaw that was never thought out I initially (i have a long standing bone to pick with them).

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So, you started with the simplest platform, learned about pcp rifles and then expanded from there.

WNYBill said:

Thanks for the replies. I have been shooting PB for 70 years and understand the basics. I was looking for suggestions for a rifle. Doesn't need to be a repeater, single shot is fine. But need an adjustable trigger, a replaceable barrel and a way to adjust the power unless speed effects more than trajectory. I have a M-rod F&T and a Notos and want to stay 22 cal.

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It would helpful to know your budget range Bill? If you want the absolute most accurate, bar none then look no further than a Thomas rifle. However, there are other options that will allow you to have fun and compete with at a lower entry cost. starting with an Avenger and going up $$ from there.

Hi all,

I'm Craig, I've just joined as I've bought my first PCP rifle a Reximex Apex in .22 caliber. I've not been doing any kind of shooting for almost 20 years but last year I went clay pigeon shooting and almost nailed every shot so was keen to get back into something. So I bought this one last month.

I've been practicing with it at 46yards distances as thats all I have in my yard and thanks to this forum and others have managed to sort a couple of small issues with the gun and found that as some people have said it likes heavier pellets. I'm using both Barracuda Power 21.14 gr and Ultra Shock 25.39 gr. My grouping is around 1/2" over this distance so I'm very happy.

I'm looking for a longer range near me in the UAE and looking for any advice on pellets or tuning to be able to use this up to 100 yards.

Thanks,
Craig.

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A fellow airgunner was kind enough to gift me a L-E-M mould in .22. I finally figured out where a tin of slugs came from after laying around for 20 years.
I cast a few myself, and they are in the 20 - 22gr. range.
As for the dimensions, they range from .217 - .223 as cast.
Decided to size a few samples from the tin in .2173, and distribute to a few of my customers.
This is by far the most difficult mould to work with, as there is no sprue cut-off.
Need to be tested in a PCP 22 - 35 FPE range.

The axel .

Just picked up a 30cal 700MM FX King and I'm looking for some recommended tunes for pellets and slugs. I'm going to start with JSB 44.75 and 50.15 gr pellets, Zan 56 gr pellets and Zan 59 gr slugs.
Any and all recommendations will be appreciated.

Are there any videos of a complete tear down of a classic avenge x? Can't seem to find one. I'd like to watch one before I tear into it. Thanks.

Emu said:

950 Fps (Tony at Talon Tunes installed the super powerful plenum).

This rifle gives 28 regulated shots per fill. I would like the shot count could be 80. Leopard with a bottle should give those 80 shots per fill.

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More like 160 shots with 25gr going 930fps with the 600mm