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    N/A Please, some guidance for very accurate/target air rifle + associated hardware. Finances are a concern.

    thank you. i'm grateful for the information. I think i'm all set for now as Mr. Hammer has been very kind to help me on this journey. I know i'll have more questions when i start using the air rifle. I'll have a lot to learn. My dear friend is making me a safe target platform. I've got to...
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    N/A Please, some guidance for very accurate/target air rifle + associated hardware. Finances are a concern.

    thank you to all. I really appreciate all the leads, information and help. I'm very grateful to Mr. Hammer and looking forward to learning this new platform.
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    N/A Please, some guidance for very accurate/target air rifle + associated hardware. Finances are a concern.

    Mr. Hammer, thank you....let me speak with my better half.
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    N/A Please, some guidance for very accurate/target air rifle + associated hardware. Finances are a concern.

    perfect, thank you so very much will i need a bottle as well?
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    N/A Please, some guidance for very accurate/target air rifle + associated hardware. Finances are a concern.

    thanks i'm looking at the CMP website but if i'm reading this correctly...one must join a club that has an affiliation with CMP. I'll have to research this option further...not sure if i could qualify.
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    N/A Please, some guidance for very accurate/target air rifle + associated hardware. Finances are a concern.

    all this information is incredibly helpful as i know so little of the sport and technology. i really miss shooting, the focus. i always found it very rewarding and was a wonderful way to spend time with good friends. may i ask, some mentioned purchasing a bottle in addition to the compressor...
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    N/A Please, some guidance for very accurate/target air rifle + associated hardware. Finances are a concern.

    thank you, i'm looking at all the suggestions it seems most are advocating .22, are they generally considered more accurate than other generally available caliber options?
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    N/A Please, some guidance for very accurate/target air rifle + associated hardware. Finances are a concern.

    thank you all....you've afforded me a lot of great information. i can now better focus my research accordingly. i do think that having to cock the platform might be difficult for me so i'll focus on compressors as well. sounds like i'll have to limit my search to accommodate 50 yards....that...
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    N/A Please, some guidance for very accurate/target air rifle + associated hardware. Finances are a concern.

    Hello, I used to shoot long range rifle and competitive action pistol sports but a major health change has made that very difficult. I’ve been working with some spring pump air pistols that a dear friend gifted me. I’m enjoying that however sitting and standing still and for any significant...
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    Diana Please help, not sure which direction and how best to replace Diana 6/Beeman 6 seals

    thank you both so much. i was able to install to install both seal with minimal effort employing your technique. I'm worn now. I can only work a few hours at most a day. fingers crossed i can put this big bag of parts back together....a bit frightening but looking forward to it in the coming days.
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    Diana Please help, not sure which direction and how best to replace Diana 6/Beeman 6 seals

    that information helps a lot. I'll see if i can borrow some clamps.
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    Diana Please help, not sure which direction and how best to replace Diana 6/Beeman 6 seals

    thank you both so very much.....iIam reviewing the photos and reading the attachment to try and absorb as much as I can...then I will message you back for help as i wish to be respectful of your time. I believe i've completely taken apart the air pistol and thankfully didn't bugger it up (at...
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    Diana Please help, not sure which direction and how best to replace Diana 6/Beeman 6 seals

    Rebuilding/resealing a Diana 6/Beeman 6 break-barrel air pistol. I received 2 new seals. I don't have old seals to reference as they were basically dust. The new seals are tapered not completely flat. Not sure if the larger circumference aspect should be facing outward from the tube (which would...
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    Daisy I was gifted 2 air pistols, a Beeman 800 and a Daisy 717. I need some help please.

    thank you for taking the time to do this. I had intended to purchase the new ball shaped valve type, however from your experience it seems that the original might be more favorable. i just checked shipping...i won't see the seals till end of the coming week. I can't wait to use these air...
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    Daisy I was gifted 2 air pistols, a Beeman 800 and a Daisy 717. I need some help please.

    thanks.....appreciate any help. hoping to receive the seals sometime next week.