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    JimD replied to the thread Springer vs. PCP.
    Jonnes, I'd need to use a scoring plug on the target to be sure but I think the first target has a higher X count. I'm guessing 17, I...
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    I've killed two raccoons, both small ones, under 10 lbs. I shot the first three times with my P35-22 using 21 grain Baracudas going...
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    JimD replied to the thread Springer vs. PCP.
    Jonnes, Those are great targets from your PCP, especially for initial efforts. Better than anything I've shot this year. Both are...
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    JimD replied to the thread Is lubricating pellets necessary?.
    I tested 2 cycle oil, a bicycle chain lube somebody recommended, and silicone oil. I saw (or thought I saw) slight improvements with...
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    JimD replied to the thread JSB or Crosman?.
    Thanks guys. I shoot Baracuda Match in my P35-177 and P35-22. But I have a JTS sampler I want to try in the 177. It shoots well but...
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    JimD replied to the thread Pellet Testing?.
    I do not clean the barrel of my rifles until accuracy falls off. I certainly do not clean between brands or weights of pellets. I do...
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    JimD replied to the thread FX Newbie Caliber Question.
    Ammo is whatever your gun prefers. I hunt exclusively with simple domed pellets, I do not think "hunting" pellets are necessary or even...
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    I have three 25s but only two are working at the moment. I hope to get some time to address the third soon. My first was an Avenger...
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    My SPA probes didn't work well. I messed around with them trying various things to try and get them to work without leaking. Then I...
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    JimD replied to the thread Springer vs. PCP.
    Jonnes, Great! I hope you shoot a 200 or at least 195 or better with one of your guns, hopefully your nice springer. With respect...
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    JimD replied to the thread JSB or Crosman?.
    Thanks for that link. I have a JSB assortment and tried all I have but that did not include a 14.3 grain JSB. It likes the 13.4 JSBs...
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    JimD replied to the thread N/A New to PCPs.
    I know slugs are the cool thing to shoot and I've messed around with them too but you don't really need them for rabbits. I think I...
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    JimD reacted to scubajeeper's post in the thread N/A New to PCPs with Like Like.
    Cottontails are easy to kill, it really doesn’t matter which pellet you choose as long as you can put it where it needs to go.
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    JimD posted the thread JSB or Crosman? in Projectiles.
    This is a bit of an odd situation but I am honestly trying to decide whether I want to shoot JSB 18.1 grain or Crosman 14.3 grain...
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    JimD reacted to grackleblast's post in the thread 6.8L tank leak? with Like Like.
    It has cooled off and the pressure dropped accordingly. When you compress air it heats up . As it cools down , the pressure will drop...