Recent content by Tvanpool

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    Brocock/BRK Sniper Magnum XR .22..... Does it shoot slugs?

    Well I have a $2000 Sniper that will not shoot. I can can get better accuracy from a $200 springer. And I have 25 total airguns including RAW, Steyr, , Daystate and Air Arms that will shoot. This thing is a paper weight. I know most accuracy issues are with the shooter but this is not my first...
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    Brocock/BRK Sniper Magnum XR .22..... Does it shoot slugs?

    Mine won't shoot anything. Most inaccurate airgun I have ever owned. I will never own a Brocock again.
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    Airetex 45 service time?

    I have only had my Airetex 45 for 7 years, so I have not needed any parts yet. But oil & filters can be sourced from Alkin.
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    Airetex 45 service time?

    Since the majority of the Airetex is "Alkin", they would be a good source for parts.
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    Looking for a wood worker (who works on gun stocks) to give me an estimate on a repair (MONEY NOT AN ISSUE)

    I assume all of the current RAW stocks have the wrist of the stock reinforced with what looks like a carbon fiber rod. I know mine does. It appears to be drilled through the from the black spot in the above picture and the is a similar black spot on the bottom of the pistol grip.
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    Daystate Huntsman magazine magnet

    The magazine in the Huntsman can be configured to fit into the rifle from the right or left side. You are not missing a magnet. If you want to change the side you load from move the magnet and the small pin just above it to the opposite side. Should be directions in the owners manual.
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    Please Help ME! With Understanding PSI and BAR...am I doing something wrong?

    I doubt it is the gun 1. It could be a bad gauge. 2. It could be your compressor, and you are incapable of pumping past 210 bar. Try filling from a known good source with a known good gauge.
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    Price to fill an air tank.

    In 2015 I spent $2800 to fill my Great White tank. Bought an Airetex 45 (Alkin). It now has 25 hours on it which works out to approx. 125 fills from 3k to 45k. And I would guess the compressor is still worth nearly its purchase price. It produces breathing quality air and I have not spent...
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    Looking for a pro at bluing.

    I have used this outfit for many years to do my metal refinishing and don't think you can do better. I always do the disassembly and just send him the parts to be refinished. He can finish to what ever level you want from basic factory finish to a mirror polished finish. https://gunbluing.com/
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    Alkins vs. Coltri

    I have had this Airetex 45 for six years (Alkin) and the only money spent on it was an oil change that it probably did not need. I changed it based on age and not use. I still only has 32 hours on it, so it has refilled my 88cu ft tanks and those of friends about 200 times. It will top off a...
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    Alkin w31 review.

    Wrong Thread.
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    Tie Breakers?

    " I don't spend all this money and travel all those miles to just have a some-skill/some-luck shot determine the winner. Let's see who can hold up under pressure as well." That's why I think the tie breaker should be based on who hit the most easy, non forced shots instead of who hit or lucked...
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    scope question HFT

    I assume, since you are in the USA that you are asking about AAFTA "Hunter Class" and not the European "Hunter Field Target" (HFT). If so, a fixed 4x scope would put you at a distinct disadvantage. You can use a scope up to 16x or any power below that. AAFTA rules do not prevent you from...
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    Ace is the place!

    Ace still employees humans, unlike Lowes or Home Depot who only use monkeys. I would pay twice as much for any product at Ace just to avoid the others.