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    Tuning New Out of the Box QB 78 --- Archer Valve vs. Original (new) in Rifle

    I don't quite understand the above. As you clip "half coils" wouldn't the fps increase? Then are you saying that continuing to clip will eventually begin to decrease fps?
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    Tuning New Out of the Box QB 78 --- Archer Valve vs. Original (new) in Rifle

    Great info, It is all much appreciated.
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    Tuning New Out of the Box QB 78 --- Archer Valve vs. Original (new) in Rifle

    I should have mentioned that I already have a recently purchased Archer's valve. My question: Will my new Archer's valve outperform the new stock valve already in the rifle? Sorry about the misunderstanding. I appreciate the efforts. 
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    Tuning New Out of the Box QB 78 --- Archer Valve vs. Original (new) in Rifle

    I want to do a few mods to increase power a bit. Is it advantageous to replace orig. valve, with Archer's valve? Is there a quality or construction difference between them that would set them apart? Should I install a new Archer's, or just remove the "linty" material from the original & use...
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    Tougher than I thought and what they tell you.

    The one I would use is my DAR25. I'm getting 45 fpe with 34gr. JSB Diabolo Exact King Heavies. I know that is thought to be enough. It's just that this thread is giving me doubts. I've wounded a jack decades ago. I had 12g #4's in my pocket, unaware that several shells of birdshot were...
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    Tougher than I thought and what they tell you.

    I'm new to the airgun world. I've already bought several and had been looking forward to Fall & my desert hunts for jackrabbits. After reading this thread, I have now have doubts that I can count on them to do the job swiftly. Since most shots on jacks in the open desert are past 25yrds, with...
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    Benjamin Cayden Pics

    Tiger stripes are always nice. Which caliber did you get?
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    Tuning Beeman QB78 Accessories

    Looking to make a few mods, but it seems that all the eBay offerings are from Europe, where shipping costs to the US can equal the cost of the product. Some had no shipping to US. Does anyone know of any companies in the US that offer QB78 aftermarket extras? I'm currently looking for a...
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    Help Choosing a Rangefinder

    After some research, it seems as though any rangefinder will work when hunting with airguns. There are 100s of available ones, however, and there must be differences in performance, usability & quality. My budget is around $100 +/-. What do I look for and which do you recommend?
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    Pyramyd Air's Birthday GIVEAWAY!!!

    Are you using iron sights or a scope?😉
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    Recommend an $150 or less Co2 rifle

    For the foreseeable future, Mike only has them in .177. From what I've heard the .22s production has been hampered by COVID. I emailed him Sat and he told me he doesn't know when he will get them. He even throws in a power tune that increases muzzle velocity noticeably. The rifle available...
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    Recommend an $150 or less Co2 rifle

    Obviously, you bought used. From what I have always heard the 78 is very accurate. Have you cleaned the barrel? Also, check to see if the crown is damaged. I have an old Westernfield 822 (22 mag) that's accuracy fell to something like 3" @ 50. So bad that I put it up for yrs. Finally...
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    Heading to Bishop CA area and above to Mammoth - where to hunt

    😆 Florida may be a good place to be "off" to, iggies, or not!