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From the proportion of the head to the body I'd vote it's a big one. In my experience the younger ones are almost gangly looking and...

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Haven't seen one for ages here in California-there are bluebellies and alligator lizards everywhere though.

You might try reaching out to sniperlaybo which if I remember right is Ernest Rowe's username. He is THE expert on FX rifles and may be...

Sounds like cattle egrets

Good job! It can be tricky getting the valve retaining nut threaded in straight. When I did mine I shaved of a little sliver of brass...

Very Nice, R1lover! I had a FWB 124 that I got from Air Rifle headquarters first-I didn't care for the shot cycle (though I could hit...

I too was budget conscious back in those days. I still am for that matter. My 55 was bought off of Beeman's used gun list in 1985. I...

I haven't been shooting at all lately(too busy). I finished up my day with some time and a bit of light left so I grabbed my old HW55...

I've done a bit of thread cutting in wood dowels. Birch does not work well. There's a tropical wood called Ramie that cuts beautifully...

Just store it away from mice or rats!

There's this guy in California-have not dealt with him. Pricey but nice looking stocks. https://airgunstocks.com/ Looks like Steve P...

I had the opportunity to shoot one at a FT match. (thank you Ron!) They are an amazing example of the airgun smith's artistry and the...

You can get 100' hanks of different colored paracord at Home Depot, can't remember if they had camo.

One thing a steel breech definitely does-adds weight!