Recent content by CBKidd

Ahh---OK. I just don't associate/think about a gasram rifle in the same way as a conventional steel springer rifle. Maybe its just the fact that both types are mostly breakbarrel rifles, and that causes us to lump both together (maybe)?

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I think my choices (IF keeping the 3x9 BugBuster) are: #1/Cheapest-- just remove the rear portion of the Gamo RRR, and move the front part (the "long" section) of the rail towards the rear of the receiver, and then remount the scope using my existing Hawke low...

I have a Gamo Hunter Ext Pro .22 cal with a BugBuster 3x9 mounted in Hawke "low" rings. Looking for some ideas on how to move this extremely short scope a little further back (too much eye relief currently) on the rifle. Thing is, I am maxed out right now in terms of rearward scope placement...

Totally agree with your comment. You are talking about the Hunter Extreme Pro, right? This is the model that has the IGT gas ram installed (NOT a "springer"). I think you are right on that rifle not being available any more (Gamo "limited run"), although the same rifle can still be had in .25...

Great idea for a trap. It's too bad that Home Depot doesn't sell just the LIDS for the HDX storage containers separately. But who would need one except us airgunners? I'm just using a suitably sized cardboard box for my trap, I tape it up for awhile, then when it gets too badly shot up, I just...

That is a very harsh review of the Gamo Wildcat. Sorry you had grief with it, but I have nothing but GOOD things to say about my Gamo Hunter Extreme Pro in .22 cal. The rifle has a beautiful beechwood stock, shoots JSB 15.89 grain pellets very hard and accurately. With a slight tweak (longer 2nd...

Mike, thanks for that info. Interesting that the Airbug/Chaser are somewhat different regarding the spring guide/endcap setups. I'll probably just run the pistols over the chrono, no disassembly required! I'm curious about the velocities anyway.... Switching gears for a minute, have you (or...

Yes, many cases can cause issues with concentric mounting of moderators. I was pretty much talking generically regarding the importance of properly cut barrel/moderator threads, parallel/flat machining of mounting surfaces and the like, to assure correct moderator mounting. Bottom line--- it is...

Thanks Mike for all that info. Re the Airbug vs Chaser cocking effort, it seems that the spring itself is much stronger in the Airbug. I don't think that the 3mm grub and ball has anything to do with it, as both bolts move smoothly back/forth otherwise. It's only the increased cocking effort...

Mike, agree on that statement for sure. The proportions just seem off a bit here/there.... Then there is the Chaser grip which is kinda funky too. I know Diana had to make it that way to accommodate the shoulder stock attachment point. Not sure what the idea was on the Airbug. Probably OK if...

Steve--very good explanation regarding achieving concentric alignment. I think THAT occurs only when we have two mating surfaces that are perfectly flat and "square" (true?) with each other. If these mating surfaces AND the threads are well-cut (as in performed on a lathe, with parts "dialed-in"...

Please elaborate. I use a very thin o-ring (0.8mm CS) in this manner, but only to add a small amount of friction to the barrel/moderator interface to preclude the moderator from loosening with extended shooting sessions. This approach seems to work well, as the o-ring basically resides mostly in...

Mike, no need to bring the Lawyers into this discussion:);). The trigger now has a nice smooth 1st stage right up to the "wall" (beginning of the 2nd stage). A bit of added pressure (you're on the 2nd stage now), and then a nice clean, crisp break. Really happy how it turned out. Sometimes it's...

Mike, kinda agree with you on the "stupidity" thing. It's really not clear why Snowpeak assembles the Artemis with that shorter sear lever/2-screw trigger. Maybe it's a "Diana" brand only thing with the DIT trigger? I made some inquiries regarding possibly obtaining the Diana (longer) sear lever...

Mike, indeed you DID (everything, that is)! I like your idea about the allen key "piece" in the safety tension grub screw. I may try that just for s&g's. I'm wondering, though, if Snowpeak would sell us the longer sear lever used in the DIT? I'm gonna contact them and see. If one could obtain...