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  1. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Yep... I figured that out later. Thanks! Very interesting how these rifles work.
  2. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Thanks! I've just got to make sure I pull that bolt all the way back each time. So the part the contains the "working pressure" to push the pellet is called the "regulator," right? I mis-used the word "plenum," which I had seen but didn't really know what it was.
  3. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    So, by not pulling it back all the way, the sear was not resetting, and that's why nothing fired (even though a new pellet was chambered) Is that correct? Still learning... thanks! I honestly have no idea how air rifles work. I DO know how powder burners work.
  4. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Just got back from the range and first shots. Here's the "After Action Report!" Learning some of the quirks of air rifles. With this particular rifle, I learned that there are two stages to the bolt-action. I found out that if I don't pull it back ALL the way, past what amounts to a...
  5. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Didn't get any of that.
  6. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Got neither of those. I did get this:
  7. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    The case is required if you have them mount the scope. It won't fit back in the original box with the scope attached. So you "sacrifice" the original box. The scope mount and 20 shot test (with chrono printout) and leak, function testing is only $20. So I had them do it all. The stock...
  8. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Yep... already downloaded. Thanks.
  9. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Got my rifle and gear! Quick question.... I got the rifle from PA with the scope mounting and testing service. So the rifle comes in a rifle case rather than the original box. I've looked through everything, and there is no rifle owner's manual. Does the rifle not come with an owner's...
  10. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Scheduled to arrive tomorrow!
  11. Racer88

    New Need Help Choosing Rifle

    I've got a Marauder Regulated Lothar on the way. My first "real" / "grown-up" air rifle. I have never heard of the "SAM" model. Got a link? ETA: I just figured out "SAM." Semi-auto. I should hopefully have "first shots" next weekend and will report back!
  12. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Finally got shipping confirmation from PA. It was strange... I got a shipping notice from UPS for a 0.10-lb package that is on its way, even though no such notice from PA. Then today, I just got confirmation from PA for that package AND two more packages (about 20-lbs each). So, three...
  13. Racer88

    Quality pellet prices (vs .22LR rimfire)

    Yes... UPS has an estimated delivery date and time (on this coming Wednesday). Is there a chance PA would send a partial order? I've sent an email to PA to see if I can get clarification.
  14. Racer88

    Quality pellet prices (vs .22LR rimfire)

    That is true! Yesterday I was shooting rifle ammo that was $1.60 / round (Hornady ELD-M 6.5 Creedmoor). I have spent a LOT of money on traditional (PB) ammo over the years. ☺️ Last year, I fired 3,600 rounds of various calibers, mostly 9-mm. That was a slow year. In 2023, I fired 7,600...
  15. Racer88

    Quality pellet prices (vs .22LR rimfire)

    Reminds me of the joke (not-a-joke): I hope that when I die, my wife doesn't sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them!
  16. Racer88

    Shooting with thumb not around grip

    Many, myself included, do that with precision rifle shooting (centerfire). I did it today at the range with my Ruger Precision Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor. Like this: The advantage of it is that you're less likely to "milk" or "GI Joe Kung-Fu grip" and moving the gun when you press the trigger...
  17. Racer88

    New Need Help Choosing Rifle

    Very nice! What app are you using? Is it connected to a chrono?
  18. Racer88

    Mounting Holosun 507c Reflex Sight on Huben GK1 - Sight In (Issues and Resolution)

    Yep... admittedly, I was guessing. And I realized that the photo may not really reveal the alignment. Could be an "optical illusion." Plus, if it WAS correct, you'd be shooting high, not low. Soooooooo.... Let us know what you find out!
  19. Racer88

    Quality pellet prices (vs .22LR rimfire)

    It would be the same frequency at the same places. I miiiiiiight be able to shoot the air rifle on my property (only 1 acre) without too much trouble. https://sgammo.com/catalog/rimfire-ammo-sale/22-lr-ammo/ I never implied I was "really in" the rimfire game. ;) Just regular normal...