GTSdvr said:

My CS4 was working fine last time I used it about a year and a half ago, has maybe 6 hours on it. I just fired it up again after changing the coolant and cleaning the check valve. It's getting to about 200 bar and stalling out. If i don't hit the off button in time it's shutting off the 12V power supply as well. After I release the pressure and plug the remote power supply back in it runs fine again until 200 bar. I thought maybe it's overheating but the water flow looks good and the fan is on while it's running. any ideas? thanks, Rich

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A friend had a similar problem with his CS4-i. GX first sent a replacement power supply but the problem persisted. GX then sent a replacement internal circuit board and now all is good.

JackHughs

Karma red panda is a joke at 2500€, look at that :

and the last :

I had that spring launch into oblivion ...lucky it you found it

DeSoto Airgunner FT (Arcadia, FL) Match Report April 13, 2025
Posted by Gary P. for our match director, Ron Z.

Conditions were superb for another Field Target Club Match in southwest Florida. - A cool morning during set-up, with the Sun warming us to shirt-sleeves by late morning. Low humidity, mostly calm winds just a few puffs. Eleven competitors arrived early to assist with the 8 lane course set-up.

Ron G achieved today's Top Gun recognition with an event high score of 40 points. No Troyer Difficulty was calculated but several participants commented on course difficulty. Match Director Ron Z confirmed some lanes presented an elevated challenge with an array of smallish Hit Zone targets. No shooter cleaned either the kneeling or the standing lane today.

Our next club match (May 11) is (likely) the last Field Target event at DeSoto Airgunners before we begin the 2025 Summer Swelter Benchrest Series.

Ron Z

Match Dir

Club Scribe

Web Worker

Scores & Equipment Matrix 4-13-25

BlackICE said:

I have shot them in the past. Twice it smelled up the backyard. Once it was so bad neighbors over 200' away at 2am start looking out the window wondering where the smell is coming from. My wife was so pissed she was mad for more then a week! I don't want to risk a sink bomb. Shooting it is the easy part. Ensuring 100% that is doesn't spray is the hard part. Even if I get luckly going for a heart/lung shot, I would have to search around the bushes trying to find the body before it decays and stinks up the neighborhood.

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sounds like you risked being single.. over a stinking skunk..I sure detest them.. have only seen one here, dog killed it and the dog was skunked.. probably figured I'm already stinky so I might as well get even..
I just wish they would either keep the stink in and stay away or just stay away and not exist.
you guys shooting them are brave, it's what I would do from a distance if I saw them.. and those of you who trap?? yes you are beyond brave.. fearless.. bold heroes

Mark

1 N50 (unofficial) card only standing while shooting challenge
Simple rules:
- shoot an N50 card while standing
- you can shoot indoors/outdoors
- limited to .177 and .22 caliber pellets only
- a video (picture in picture) of the shooter standing while shooting is required
- tape measured distance from firing line up to the target is required
- deadline is May 18, 2025

I spent the better part of my evening poking and prodding at that kajigger.

The front shooter side has a plastic cover. Behind that is some sort of locking ring that seems like it is glued in place. Then the body has some sort of clips which hold the front lens to the dial.

The muzzle side has a big thin little locking spring ring that comes out really easy with a needle. Then the muzzle lens floats but is still attached to the other lens via the iris.

Failing dissasembly, I attempted different soaks to get results. Used a hair dryer to attempt a spot free clean.

Rubbing alcohol was worthless. Very smudgy when dried.

Dish soap and water worked to get it about to where it was before the alcohol.

Vinegar and water was a bust. It stripped the finish off the lock ring and internal body. Left a permanent smudge on the inner lenses.

I’ve order some centra high ends in the sizes I used most, to replace this AHG adjustable. I will not use a lens mechanism which I cannot disassemble and clean. Such a bad design. Will not support disposal culture.

Make a half assed roof from a very small piece of plywood and place it on top of a couple rocks or blocks just to get it about 8” high, put the peanut butter under it and the rats will feel more secure there being covered, and sit still longer for a shot.

Jay-G said:

I apologize for my late response. I just wanted to make sure I said Thank You for your valuable insight!

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Hey buddy are you going to the airgun show? Send me an email I have a couple question. [email protected].

graycrait said:

229.99 on Amazon right now. Hope they are clearing inventory in preparation for the early release of the Microstrike!

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Likely because of price increases.

What caliber? .30 might be different than the .25 down. Can't remember off the top of my head but I have them all so I can measure for you.

Got a little free time and went shooting with the Sahara Sniper HP .25. This has been tuned by AoA and is shooting very good! Now me shooting the target, I have some work to do
"Air Rifle Pellet, 33.9 GN Sniper high power"
#,SPEED (FPS),Δ AVG (FPS),KE (FT-LB),POWER FACTOR (KGR⋅FT/S),TIME,SHOT NOTES
1, 941.9, 2.2, 66.8, 31.9, 1:42:38 PM, ""
2, 943.2, 3.5, 67.0, 32.0, 1:43:13 PM, ""
3, 941.0, 1.4, 66.6, 31.9, 1:44:45 PM, ""
4, 936.4, -3.3, 66.0, 31.7, 1:44:52 PM, ""
5, 939.4, -0.2, 66.4, 31.8, 1:45:05 PM, ""
6, 945.1, 5.4, 67.2, 32.0, 1:45:19 PM, ""
7, 941.8, 2.2, 66.8, 31.9, 1:45:26 PM, ""
8, 938.3, -1.4, 66.3, 31.8, 1:45:33 PM, ""
9, 939.3, -0.3, 66.4, 31.8, 1:47:03 PM, ""
10, 938.7, -0.9, 66.3, 31.8, 1:47:41 PM, ""
11, 936.9, -2.8, 66.1, 31.8, 1:47:52 PM, ""
12, 941.2, 1.5, 66.7, 31.9, 1:48:05 PM, ""
13, 941.1, 1.4, 66.7, 31.9, 1:48:40 PM, ""
14, 940.2, 0.6, 66.5, 31.9, 1:49:13 PM, ""
15, 937.8, -1.9, 66.2, 31.8, 1:49:22 PM, ""
16, 939.5, -0.1, 66.4, 31.8, 1:49:33 PM, ""
17, 938.9, -0.8, 66.3, 31.8, 1:49:52 PM, ""
18, 936.4, -3.2, 66.0, 31.7, 1:50:04 PM, ""
19, 940.9, 1.2, 66.6, 31.9, 1:50:13 PM, ""
20, 942.1, 2.4, 66.8, 31.9, 1:50:18 PM, ""
21, 940.8, 1.1, 66.6, 31.9, 1:50:26 PM, ""
22, 941.3, 1.6, 66.7, 31.9, 1:50:35 PM, ""
23, 940.5, 0.8, 66.6, 31.9, 1:50:46 PM, ""
24, 935.3, -4.3, 65.8, 31.7, 1:50:52 PM, ""
25, 941.8, 2.2, 66.8, 31.9, 1:51:01 PM, ""
26, 938.4, -1.3, 66.3, 31.8, 1:51:13 PM, ""
27, 938.7, -1.0, 66.3, 31.8, 1:51:30 PM, ""
28, 940.9, 1.2, 66.6, 31.9, 1:51:36 PM, ""
29, 938.9, -0.8, 66.3, 31.8, 1:51:41 PM, ""
30, 939.8, 0.2, 66.5, 31.9, 1:51:52 PM, ""
31, 937.1, -2.5, 66.1, 31.8, 1:52:09 PM, ""
32, 944.0, 4.3, 67.1, 32.0, 1:52:12 PM, ""
33, 939.8, 0.2, 66.5, 31.9, 1:52:20 PM, ""
34, 938.8, -0.8, 66.3, 31.8, 1:53:18 PM, ""
35, 938.0, -1.7, 66.2, 31.8, 1:53:24 PM, ""
36, 933.3, -6.3, 65.6, 31.6, 1:53:28 PM, ""
-,,,,,,
AVERAGE SPEED,939.6,,,,,
STD DEV,2.4,,,,,
SPREAD,11.8,,,,,
AVERAGE POWER FACTOR,31.9,,,,,
PROJECTILE WEIGHT(GRAINS),33.9,,,,,
SESSION NOTE,"",,,,,
-,,,,,,
DATE, "April 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM",,,,,
All shots included in the calculations,,,,,

Happy Easter everyone!

BBGunn said:

'Been there, done that'..., so to speak. I had a great tune on my U2 .25 700 that was shooting 44gr at 980fps with outstanding accuracy and consistent ES of 3fps. Life was good for a few hundred rounds until the o-ring on the shoulder of the valve poppet split! Pulled the rifle down, replaced the o-ring and all was good. A few hundred rounds later, same story..., split o-ring. I've had the o-ring split 4-times with the hammer spring adjuster plug no tighter than the factory setting of flush with the back of the block.

The problem with the U2 is the valve assembly is improperly engineered to handle the hard hammer strike that produces the best tune.

I'm now running a tune that shoots same 44gr slugs at 950fps but with a much lighter hammer strike. The tune now gives an ES of about 8FPS. All in all..., I am good with the tune as accuracy is still good and so far, the o-ring on the poppet has not split again after a few hundred shots.

I hope you have better luck with your 'hot' tune on your rifle than I have had with mine.

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Thank you for this, because I was expecting exactly the same results long term speaking.
My first thought wasn’t to get sucha power, it was consequential while I was tuning for transonic speeds and not having the fine regulation on the balanced valve.
I would be more than happy to go with lighter slugs (33-35gr)@1050fps which would make me more efficiency too, if that makes my tune better in terms of a long term use.
This is just where I stopped for a moment, because not many mentioned such a powers.
Not to mention the great times I had while testing it out

Motorhead said:

Actually needed the Range time after the FT match to be able in confirming my DOPE for the EFT rig
* Shooting a .25 cal with JTS 33.9 grain pellets at 925 fps making @ 65 fpe sadly can't be practiced on our typical <20 fpe FT targets

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It's Extreme. Going in blind is the extreme part.

Gerry52 said:

"So now I have a tank that’s filled to probably around 4400psi" I'm ASSUMING you mean BOTTLE (or air tube). A TANK is a SCUBA or SCBA. BOTTLE is what's on your gun. Nomenclature can have an effect on the answers one gets

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Avator said:

A tip for loosening gauges.. check the various spark plug wrenches that came with your chainsaws, mowers and the like. I found one that fits these mini gauges and I keep it on my airgun workbench.

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Thanks brother I de gassed it no problem and it's off to the pellet shop tomorrow for a quick warranty fix

Still have some coming in Tuesday via usps!

I have my day/night scopes,as,well as thermals set at 1 on the reticle brigjtness when using them at night. If I set it any higher, my reticle eye after looking thru the scopes at night, is washed out and blind.

JimD said:

I often get Sunday delivery. Sometimes it comes via USPS. That seems odd since USPS doesn't deliver mail on Sunday.

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Actually my today's second delivery was via usps, Had no idea they did that as I don't receive usps mail at my home only a po box in town. Charles

Milk plastic PLA

Rick, looks like you guys had your hands full with that kind of weather! Thank goodness you had a tree line behind you for a bit of shelter.
Shooting in the wind seems to be a constant for us here in AZ. Still, fun stuff.
Mark

Trip3 said:

I found way back in my dad’s closet Crossman 2300 T I guess some of the seals inside or shop because it doesn’t hold air for very long. Maybe get two shots. Anybody have a line on new seals where I can purchase
I’m new to this form and I couldn’t find much on the Internet
Thanks for everybody’s help

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Crosman pistols are pretty easy to work on. I was able to fix my 1701. Order the parts and have at it. There are probably thousands of videos on youtube.

Very nice write-up
Beautiful countryside!
Agree that RTI need to make a better butt pad .. probably the worst feature on the rifle
Mike

Very nice work.

A 5/8” or 16mm barrel with a 1mm CF wrap is amply stiff and all you can fit in a RAW.

Making an asymmetrical profile barrel just because it looks more beefy - I would want nothing to do with that, personally.

Thank you Sawney, I was hoping you would say the big bottle of Daisy bbs. Thanks Mark