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    elh0102 replied to the thread POI shift ?.
    If you shoot 20 rounds to zero a cartridge rifle, the barrel heat will affect POI to the point of influencing an incorrect zero...
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    elh0102 replied to the thread POI shift ?.
    I believe that anything that fires a projectile through the air is subject to a risk of POI change. Environmental factors will have an...
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    Both are quality rifles. I've owned both, still have the RAW. It's simple, strong, easy to maintain. In today's market of constant...
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    I have a HW100 in .177 also. I tuned it down to around 11 fpe and it has a tremendous shot count. I've never counted, but for my yard...
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    elh0102 replied to the thread Regulated or Non-Regulated.
    Regulated guns have become the norm among higher end air rifles, but I'm not sure that is really justified in application. If...
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    Bent skirts matter.... sometimes. I think the real questions are, how much, and to whom? If you are a competitive shooter, it's foolish...
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    elh0102 replied to the thread HW97 UPDATE.
    I have a HW97 in .177. It has a Vortek kit and is shooting around 700 fps also. I don’t shoot it often, but it's a great rifle. I have...
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    elh0102 replied to the thread Tuning Crowning your barrel.
    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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    elh0102 replied to the thread Chronograph Advice.
    If the sensors are clean, exact placement isn't critical, as long as the pellet can be "seen" by the the sensor. If not, you will know...
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    elh0102 replied to the thread New Need Help Choosing Rifle.
    I have a Weihrauch HW97 and it is a great shooting rifle. I shoot my PCP rifles almost exclusively, but I can recommend the HW97 if you...
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    Bronze brush is fine, but better not to reverse direction in the bore. Nylon is sufficient for soft lead fouling.
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    In my experience, few air rifle barrels foul to any substantial degree. That might be changing with increasingly powerful rifles and...
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    That's quite a piece of equipment there Scott. I'm curious, do you know its weight?
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    elh0102 replied to the thread Airgun insurance??.
    I'm not an insurance expert, but I assume that a personal umbrella liability policy would cover shooting-related damages for which you...
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    elh0102 replied to the thread FX I just gotta vent....
    I won't get into criticizing specific brands, but your experience is not unique. Of all the brands I have owned, RAW and Taipan have...