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    My Caiman X is more recent and looks like your pictures. The "secret" to the modification is to create a path for air to vent from the...
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    I've only killed two raccoons and the fatal shot on both was a brain shot. But I've killed 72 squirrels. I am confident that on...
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    As they improve and the prices decrease digital scopes will gain market share. I've seen no data but I think their share is pretty...
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    Make sure that the lens of your scope closest to your eye is adjusted well. I like to get sighted in on a target, typically at 30 yards...
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    JimD replied to the thread Looking to get into the hobby.
    Diana Outlaw Gen 2 is a more recent conventional air rifle built by SPA. I think it has a gauge on the plenum which is somewhat unusual...
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    JimD reacted to tommyb's post in the thread 30-Yard Challenge with Like Like.
    Shot my recently repaired RAW TM1000X .177 today. Martin fixed my barrel/thimble set up to ‘center’ pellet from probe to chamber...
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    Shot my recently repaired RAW TM1000X .177 today. Martin fixed my barrel/thimble set up to ‘center’ pellet from probe to chamber...
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    Hi Guys, Have been on the road for the last week in our annual "Escape from July" trip. Went to Maine to see if we could get some...
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    Leaderboard Submissions Date: July 11, 2025 Target: 30-Challenge - 199 15X Rifle: .22 Taipan Veteran 2 (550mm barrel) Pellet: AEA...
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    New FX Crown Mk2 - Why it shot so well "out of the box" Thought you guys might enjoy this progression... So I bought a new FX Crown...
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    Leaderboard Submissions: Date: 7/7/25 Target: 30-Challenge 197 15X Rifle: FX Crown .22 Synthetic (600mm superlight) Pellet: FX 18.13g @...
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    Leaderboard Submission: Date: 7/5/25 Target: 40-Masters 195 10X Rifle: .22 FX PowerPup (600mm Superlight) Pellet: AEA 18.3g @ 909fps...
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    JimD reacted to daddypaddy's post in the thread 30-Yard Challenge with Like Like.
    with my .177 akela, not specifically tuned but zeroed at 30 yards. first time actually shooting groups with the gun since i got it and...
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    I just just put a new piston in my Yong Heng after several years of fairly light use (cost about $20). I use it to refill a 45 minute...
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    JimD replied to the thread Looking to get into the hobby.
    You are welcome to spend your money any way you want. My armadillo experience is limited to one I killed with my P35-22. The first...