N/A Lightweight pcp for squirrel hunting

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JimT66 said:
The new release Pinty tactical single shot rifle is improved over the 1st release rifles. Outta the box, my trigger right at 4.5lbs, very very accurate, no scope rail issues at all, and will knock squirrels outta trees with authority using 18 grain pellets. I and my rifle and like JSB and JTS ammo.
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One of my discos came with the most insane mrod trigger on it I've ever used. It's lighter and shorter than my 6 Oz kidd rimfire unit. It knows when to take the shot before you do 😂 other than that my dreamtact trigger is pretty darn nice for the job too.
 
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I went with a talon 177 that was knocked down about 200 due to blemish. I do not notice any blemishes really and cannot beat the lifetime warranty. Also American made is great. I am waiting on scope rings and then will get it sighted in and tomorrow or next week hopefully my cur dog and I will get after the squirrels.
 
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Axel88 said:
I went with a talon 177 that was knocked down about 200 due to blemish. I do not notice any blemishes really and cannot beat the lifetime warranty. Also American made is great. I am waiting on scope rings and then will get it sighted in and tomorrow or next week hopefully my cur dog and I will get after the squirrels.
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Not too shabby. From my understanding they are pretty simple straight forward guns too. I have never owned one but that is what I have read. That is a good thing as pcp guns eventually need maintenance and oring replacement and easy to work on is always a plus. With 177 you will probably want to concentrate on head shots and 30-40 yards max.
 
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The stock valve may be a little hot for .177, and so an o-ring slipped over the valve top-hat will help reduce power (and increase shot count), if you need to keep it subsonic:
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That and heavy pellets, like 10+ grain.
Enjoy!
 
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oldmojo said:
I just realized I didn't get the actual kit because im tight, I bought the same springs and transfer port then port matched the valve body and chamfered the inlet on the barrel to match the port but didn't go all the way through the barrel. I feel like i got simular results and saved cash .
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6gun said:
One of my discos came with the most insane mrod trigger on it I've ever used. It's lighter and shorter than my 6 Oz kidd rimfire unit. It knows when to take the shot before you do 😂 other than that my dreamtact trigger is pretty darn nice for the job too.
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Uhhh, ok? And a disco ain't a Pinty. Those discos were sweet even from the factory outta the box. Pity they stopped making them. Folks hold on to those like they solid gold. Can't say I blame them at all
 
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JimT66 said:
Uhhh, ok? And a disco ain't a Pinty. Those discos were sweet even from the factory outta the box. Pity they stopped making them. Folks hold on to those like they solid gold. Can't say I blame them at all
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I just searched dinty, and it reminds me of AMT (iykyk) . One looks like a scaled down airforce which is a cool concept and the other looked kind of like a wildcat or matador. You have me curious now
 
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I have 3 different air force models, the Condor( its regulated), EscapeSS, and the TalonP. And all the Pintys. My Air force rifles are all more powerful,and .25 caliber. But my Pinty tactical is pretty slick, and shooting 18.3 jts , shoots 880s. Its also extremely accurate at 40 yards, that's my max home range distance. It is instant death on squirrels/Armadillos and medium to large trash pandas. The trigger isn't breath on light like my air force rifles either, but since I grew up from age 8 deer hunting and killing with a WW2 issue Lee Enfield, its 4.5lb trigger is nothing I even think about. Ohhh, the Pinty tactical has a Cricket regulator to boot. From what I understand those alone are over half the purchase price of what you pay for the whole rifle.
 
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my max home range distance. It is instant death on squirrels/Armadillos and medium to large trash pandas. The trigger isn't breath on light like my air force rifles either, but since I grew up from age 8 deer hunting and killing with a WW2 issue Lee Enfield, its 4.5lb trigger is nothing I even ---snip
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Jim, that is a boldly soft statement! How did you get the trigger so light?
I put a light coating of a Slip2000 product (the regular stuff, not the airgun specific, and the key was then to wipe OFF as much as possible otherwise it was floating dirt and getting stuck), on the trigger linkages of my Airforce guns, and while I thought it much improved, "liquid" even, it is still nowhere near what I could call light. What is your secret? Did you put in an aftermarket trigger?
 
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JimT66 said:
I have 3 different air force models, the Condor( its regulated), EscapeSS, and the TalonP. And all the Pintys. My Air force rifles are all more powerful,and .25 caliber. But my Pinty tactical is pretty slick, and shooting 18.3 jts , shoots 880s. Its also extremely accurate at 40 yards, that's my max home range distance. It is instant death on squirrels/Armadillos and medium to large trash pandas. The trigger isn't breath on light like my air force rifles either, but since I grew up from age 8 deer hunting and killing with a WW2 issue Lee Enfield, its 4.5lb trigger is nothing I even think about. Ohhh, the Pinty tactical has a Cricket regulator to boot. From what I understand those alone are over half the purchase price of what you pay for the whole rifle.
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The price is nice, I sent them along to my pcp curious friends that don't want to spend 2k on a gun yet.

Being regulated, I presume there's some room to bring up the power level a little? Heavy hammers can be made. That wildcat "clone" fits the bill for a lot of my pals
 
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Berserkeley Mike said:
Jim, that is a boldly soft statement! How did you get the trigger so light?
I put a light coating of a Slip2000 product (the regular stuff, not the airgun specific, and the key was then to wipe OFF as much as possible otherwise it was floating dirt and getting stuck), on the trigger linkages of my Airforce guns, and while I thought it much improved, "liquid" even, it is still nowhere near what I could call light. What is your secret? Did you put in an aftermarket trigger?
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I didn't get it that way Mike. It came that way. I just got mine when they re released them in July. I cleaned the bore, and started shooting.
 
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6gun said:
The price is nice, I sent them along to my pcp curious friends that don't want to spend 2k on a gun yet.

Being regulated, I presume there's some room to bring up the power level a little? Heavy hammers can be made. That wildcat "clone" fits the bill for a lot of my pals
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Well, it has the power wheel just like the Air Force rifles, and it definitely works! Higher you go, the harder the shots. Mine is sitting half way. I am sure the cricket regulator can be adjusted up or down as well. But I haven't touched it. Figured if I need more than it does, I'll grab one of the Air Force rifles.
 
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