Recent content by JohnL57

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    Other American made springers

    Weren't the Sig ASP20 springers made in USA? Sadly, discontinued... I think some of the Benjamin Sterling rifles were also made in the USA, also discontinued
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    Other CZ Slavia 634 shot cycle and trigger

    There is a method to improve the trigger pull, but only for an experienced shooter and only in certain situations. You pull the trigger with the safety engaged, pull the safety button out when ready to fire and the result is a decent single stage let off. I read about this method when I had one...
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    N/A Pcp to break barrel

    A springer that's powerful enough to take Fox is going to be too heavy and difficult to cock for your 9 year old. Something like a HW 30 /Beeman R7 might be a great plinker for both of you, but they're not powerful just accurate light and fun!
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    Benjamin Did i miss the bubble? Marauder bottle guns

    Welcome! You might try looking for a drop block on eBay. One thing to keep in mind- if you carry and walk a lot a bottle gun is difficult to use with a sling. It's possible to tune your Marauder for a higher shot count, lots of ways to do that. Marauders are simple in design and easy to work on...
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    Ranged pest control

    I've been in a similar situation-How much time do you want to spend? A box trap like the Squirrelinator works while you're doing other things. Set one or more near the burrows and bait with something they like. You may have to leave the doors wired open at first to get them used to going in. The...
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    Really nice “thwack” on a Dove last night

    Nice shot! Good on you for owning up. An identifier besides the spots (Mourning) and collar (Collared)-the Collared Dove's tail is square, the Mourning Dove's is pointed. Also the Collared dove is usually lighter in color than the Mourning dove.
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    Daisy Model 26

    A model 26 was my first BB gun. My best friend gave it to me after he got a new Crosman M1 carbine. The model 25 had been in a bike crash and the barrel had been bent and straightened, the forearm wouldn't latch and had to be held in to fire. I got to where I could pretty much hit my target...
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    Diana RWS Diana 34 Classic in .22 - Spring/Parts question

    A quick Google search turned this up-https://www.diana-airguns.de/fileadmin/Editoren/PDF-Downloads/Download-Techische-Info/Ersatzteillisten-Luftgewehre/Mod_34_Classic_Professional_Compact_T06.pdf Pyramyd air carries some parts and JG airguns may have some as well.
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    Benjamin Benjamin MROD quit firing

    Here's a good video on disassembly and some info on tuning. Marauders are simple guns and easy to work on if you have basic mechanical skills. The nylon hammer is an aftermarket item to help increase shot count. There are a lot of mods available, but do your research before you dive in.
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    Gamo Gamo Viper express opinions

    If noise is a concern, The double shot has no moderator. A friend had a Sumatra in .22, without a moderator it sounded as loud as a .22 magnum.
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    N/A Dry fire/ purging first??

    I'm getting good at taking it apart and putting it back together,lol.......
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    N/A Dry fire/ purging first??

    Just make sure there's air in you tank! I went out after a squirrel, took a dry fire shot and heard a tank. On inspection the gun had leaked out all it's air. It damaged the valve seat and I'm still working on getting it to hold air....
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    FX Royale valve question

    Hi folks, I've been resealing my Royale .22, regwas leaking, I replaced it with a Huma. It's leaking now from the barrel. I have a new valve stem and seat, but the new parts have a smaller valve seal and valve stem seal. I'm concerned if I use the new parts I'll lose power. Does anyone have...
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    N/A Cheapest accurate, reliable, cocking, .22 pistol with red dot or other optic?

    You have two options to mount optics on the 1322-either get a steel breech for it around $40, or get an intermount for less than $15 https://www.crosman.com/product/crosman-scope-mounts/ that clamps to the barrel and the scope rings mount on it. A red dot sight is so much fun you may find...
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    FX O-rings for FX Regulator Adjust screw?

    An FYI about reseal kits-the FX branded kit for my Royale I bought from Utah Air did not include either the outer or inner regulator seals, Not sure about other kits.