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  1. J

    FWB Am I the only one who can't shoot a FWB 124...?

    That Beeman catalog and the prior Air Rifle Headquarters catalog were more exciting for me as a kid than the Sears Christmas catalog when it first came in the mail in the 70s. As usual, could not afford a Beeman as a poor kid. Hoped for years for a Daisy BB gun for Christmas before I finally got...
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    FWB Am I the only one who can't shoot a FWB 124...?

    Have not noticed the design issues with the FWB 124 stated here. First I would say chono to check consistency and power, clean barrel and tighten screws. As far as quality, not much difference I notice from my HW 35E (but not as robust and certainly not as pretty) and I would say closer to my...
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    New Air rifle purchase guessing game!!!

    HW 98 and HW 95 or HW 30 and HW 50.
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    Better wood on air rifles

    I always thought the stock on the HW 35E was as gorgeous as any manufacturer's (not custom) firearm except maybe the ultra expensive ones (Blaser etc.).
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    Other Your recommendations for best "box store" springers....

    At Walmart, I got a Gamo Whisper magnum (not sure of the exact model) that retailed for $220 for $99. Like an idiot, I gave it away.
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    Daisy Daisy 25 Repair

    Tool is $30 and I have the mechanical skills of an ape. Also, new Daisy 25s and vintage ones are still relatively cheap. Cost me $160 to get a Daisy 111 resealed with new spring but had huge sentimental value to me. I tried to reseal and replace parts on a Crossman 760. $60 spent and it still...
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    Daisy Daisy 25 Repair

    Have a Ark. Daisy 25 BB Gun that started not shooting BBs when I fired. Took shot tube out and emptied all the bbs. Ran a cleaning rod down the barrel and this vented steel rod popped out. I cannot see how this rod goes back up the shot tube as I believe it would block bbs from being fed. I am...
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    Other Your recommendations for best "box store" springers....

    https://www.bakerairguns.com/product/used-ruger-air-magnum-177-with-4x32-ruger-scope-sku-81-7/
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    Which Airgun Dealer Has The Best Customer Service?

    AOA. Patient and knowledgeable on the phone. Questionable warranty issue (I took gun apart and could not get it back together again) on gun bought 6 years ago handled quickly, no questions and at no cost to me.
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    HW/Weihrauch Matching caliber to rifle, Weihrauch style...

    HW 30 and HW 35 in 177. Shoots smooth and accurate. Not a great shooter so a .20 or .22 cal in those guns looping trajectory would give me trouble shooting at different ranges. Close to buying a HW98 in .177 cal but this thread has me thinking on .20 or .22. Next gun would be a HW 80 or 90 but...
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    Daisy Protective Finish for New Daisy Red Ryder

    I like the size and way it handles and like it a lot more than the normal Red Ryder that I gave away. Not sure if the handle is metal like some reviewers have said. It is non-magnetic but very rigid. Aluminum or a very hard plastic???? Too early to report on accuracy. However at 15 yards, could...
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    Daisy Protective Finish for New Daisy Red Ryder

    Got an Adult Red Ryder to add to my BB gun collection. Read that the stained wood easily shows damage. Wanted to protect the finish. Thinking an urethane but so many choices. Even polyurethane has an oil base and water base finish. Any suggestions on what works good, easy and foolproof. Do not...
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    Other Your recommendations for best "box store" springers....

    Read that Ruger Air Hawk and Night Hawk are Xisco Airguns that are Diana 34 clones. Be great if you are handy enough to tune one.
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    New guy question

    For the cheap, a Daisy 880, decent scope and good pellets like H&N, JSB, RWS etc.. Mine could make a kill at 30 yards on a sparrow if I have a good rest.
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    N/A Air rifle suggestions?

    You can get RWS 34 close to or under $200 at Ebay and Gunbroker at times. (https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search/completed?Keywords=RWS 34&Timeframe=1&Sort=1&PageSize=48). Those cheap ones on Gunbroker were 177. Thinking it would be higher price for a 22 cal. I would give Mike Melick at Flying...
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    Other Webley Tempest

    No luck with the RWS Hobby, fits loose and gives velocity of 300 fps a little bit less that the H&N light match. (320 fps). With the pellets, I have to careful after I load the barrel as the pellet will drop out. One time I missed it and I dry fired. Is there anyway to flair out the pellet...
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    New Gun Day

    Picture fooled my sister. However, when I told her the truth, she now thinks you look more like my younger brother. Bad news, your character will suffer being linked to my disfunctional family. :D
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    New Gun Day

    Love this. Too Funny. You almost look like my twin. I have sent this picture to my kids and siblings saying it is me. I am thinking most will be fooled. However you need eventually get out of bed and interact with your new airgun. I suggest some pumps, dress, handbag and big hat and taker her...
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    Lightest .177 pellets?

    Looks like Gamo Platinum PTA at 5.1 grams if you consider lead free options. RWS Hobbies for lead as recommended prior by Shuggoth. https://www.pyramydair.com/ammo/air-gun-ammo/pellets?Caliber=0.177&AmmoType=Lead-free+pellets