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    I’ve been at this for quite a while, spent $500 on air rifles and spent $2500 on air rifles. In that time, a hand full of those rifles...
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    I got close to going the Huma route recently when two different SPA regulators were frustrating me. But I had bigger issues with the...
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    JimD reacted to AIRGUN-7777's post in the thread Reflections with Like Like.
    As human beings, we are destined to evolve, hopefully steering ourselves towards improvement. Our lives present opportunities to test...
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    Interesting post on the difference between lead salts and metallic lead. I like seeing significant ventilation at indoor PB ranges and...
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    JimD reacted to jps2486's post in the thread What are your thoughts on lead exposure? with Like Like.
    I got this from a toxicologist: Much of the information out there about lead poisoning is nothing more than alarmist science. I work in...
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    Tony at Talon Airguns (TalonTunes) was able to quickly get my new Taipan Slash delivered. I had to wait for him to get another...
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    JimD replied to the thread 30-Yard Challenge.
    I ordered some AEA 18.3s earlier this week, they arrived today, and I shot a few. This is for my 22 caliber Bullshark. It shot a 198...
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    JimD reacted to EPG's post in the thread 30-Yard Challenge with Like Like.
    Leaderboard Submissions: Date: 8/7/25 Target: 40-Masters 196 13X Rifle: Taipan Veteran 2 Standard (550mm) Pellet: AEA 18.3g @ 920fps...
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    JimD reacted to EPG's post in the thread 30-Yard Challenge with Like Like.
    Leaderboard Submissions: Date: 7/30/25 Target: 30-Challenge 199 15X Rifle: .22 Daystate Wolverine R HP (FX Hollow Moderator) Pellet: JTS...
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    JimD reacted to nomojo65's post in the thread 30-Yard Challenge with Like Like.
    Did some very ‘hazy’ shooting tonight (thanks Canada) 40yd master cards. 2- with the Thomas FT and one with old yell’er! Not making...
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    JimD reacted to EPG's post in the thread 30-Yard Challenge with Like Like.
    Thanks Greg. I "fixed" my .22 RTI Prophet today - the 0-ring in the foster fitting failed - once I knew the size I think I took 30...
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    JimD reacted to EPG's post in the thread 30-Yard Challenge with Like Like.
    Date: 8/4/25 Target: 30-Challenge 200 16X Rifle: Taipan Veteran 2 Standard (550mm) Pellet: AEA 18.3g @ 919-926fps (FX Chrono) Scope...
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    JimD replied to the thread Interesting Groups.
    I sorted the Crosman HPs this afternoon. In one tin I have 14.3 and 14.4 pellets with head size 4.54 through 4.58. In the other tin I...
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    JimD replied to the thread Optical zero.
    I mostly shoot bullpups with one piece picatinny rails. I shim the back with 5 to 7 layers of soda can aluminum. Each layer is about...
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    JimD replied to the thread FX Funny thing with this Chrono.
    I have one like that and it has never failed to read a projectile, mostly pellets but some slugs, as long as it was charged. I mostly...