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  1. JohnL57

    Diana Diana(RWS) Model 45 walnut

    They were available as an option-I was going to get one but ended up with a FWB 124 instead. Price was $145 if I recall, the FWB sport with the plain stock was $165.
  2. JohnL57

    Gamo Never again

    The 54 is an accurate gun, though it is a beast at 10 pounds unscoped. Price is fair, but not a steal. Unless you're pretty strong you won't be shooting it offhand or carrying it too far IMO. The HW95 is a great balance of power to weight in my opinion.
  3. JohnL57

    Hawke Warranty Experience?

    My experience went like this- an R9 ate a 3-12 older Airmax scope. I did not have the receipt. Called customer service, the representative said "no problem" and sent me a new scope. I'm loving the AMX reticle an all is well so far.
  4. JohnL57

    Hawke Warranty Experience?

    Give them a call-they will do right by you.
  5. JohnL57

    HW/Weihrauch !If you bought a new hw97 walnut!

    Here ya go- https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/walnut-hw97-are-in-at-aoa.1311244/page-3#post-1734565
  6. JohnL57

    I'll do my own pesting thank you...

    From the proportion of the head to the body I'd vote it's a big one. In my experience the younger ones are almost gangly looking and have thinner bodies.
  7. JohnL57

    Very rare animal

    Haven't seen one for ages here in California-there are bluebellies and alligator lizards everywhere though.
  8. JohnL57

    FX FX Typhoon loosing power

    You might try reaching out to sniperlaybo which if I remember right is Ernest Rowe's username. He is THE expert on FX rifles and may be able to help.
  9. JohnL57

    Brown headed cowbirds?

    Sounds like cattle egrets
  10. JohnL57

    Benjamin Benjamin Sheridan C Series Rebuild. Help Please.

    Good job! It can be tricky getting the valve retaining nut threaded in straight. When I did mine I shaved of a little sliver of brass and it got stuck in the valve-I had to disassemble and reassemble to remove it but it came together in the end and shoots strong now. Did you do the refinish...
  11. JohnL57

    HW/Weihrauch My old 55 still has it

    Very Nice, R1lover! I had a FWB 124 that I got from Air Rifle headquarters first-I didn't care for the shot cycle (though I could hit what I aimed at), so I sold it to raise the cash for the HW55. I'd love to put a Leupold on mine, maybe someday.....
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    HW/Weihrauch My old 55 still has it

    I too was budget conscious back in those days. I still am for that matter. My 55 was bought off of Beeman's used gun list in 1985. I paid around $250 for it, which most of my friends thought was a ridiculous sum to lay out for a 'bb gun'!
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    HW/Weihrauch My old 55 still has it

    I haven't been shooting at all lately(too busy). I finished up my day with some time and a bit of light left so I grabbed my old HW55 MM, a set of sticks and a stool. I was shooting old JSB 8.4s that were in a pouch. Aim point was the big orange dot. I started at 10 yards. The pellets just kept...
  14. JohnL57

    DIY gun vise, WIP

    I've done a bit of thread cutting in wood dowels. Birch does not work well. There's a tropical wood called Ramie that cuts beautifully and some lumber store carry dowels made from it. I've dipped the ends of the dowel in melted paraffin wax and that seems to reduce tear out. I got my tap and die...
  15. JohnL57

    Sunflower seeds in a bum bag

    Just store it away from mice or rats!
  16. JohnL57

    Other Custom Stocks for well anything

    There's this guy in California-have not dealt with him. Pricey but nice looking stocks. https://airgunstocks.com/ Looks like Steve P beat me to it
  17. JohnL57

    N/A Whiscombe JW80 MK2

    I had the opportunity to shoot one at a FT match. (thank you Ron!) They are an amazing example of the airgun smith's artistry and the shot cycle is dead calm. Do I want one? No thank you. Are they cool? H*** yes!!
  18. JohnL57

    Norica Loop strap for norica airgun

    You can get 100' hanks of different colored paracord at Home Depot, can't remember if they had camo.
  19. JohnL57

    Crosman 1322

    One thing a steel breech definitely does-adds weight!