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  1. RacineJohn

    Beware of Paypal

    I hope this isn't an inappropriate place to put this. But I do hope no one else runs into the problems that I am having. I recently sold an airgun to another forum member. (I'm not including their name on purpose. Some will blame them, but I don't think that's true. As far as I can tell...
  2. RacineJohn

    Tuning Are Diana 430L and 34 Spring and Piston Seals the Same?

    I am new to tuning airguns, but trying to learn. I have a 430L that has detonated about 5 times. I am going to open it up and check the seal for damage. I called Umerex, (the RWS/Diana importer), and tried to get a seal. They didn't sell them, and told me that the 430L seal is NOT compatible...
  3. RacineJohn

    What scopes have lasted for you on magnum springers?

    I enjoy shooting both PCP and springer, but have worn out a couple of scopes on the springers. I have been told that UTG scopes are durable on spring piston rifles, which is why they are so heavy. (I have a couple that have worked well so far, but I've only shot airguns for 2 1/2 years). I...
  4. RacineJohn

    Who has experience with Altaros regulators?

    I just purchased my first PCP, (a Brocock Compatto in .177). I was debating on adding a regulator. The Alteros regulator looks very easy to install. But, every other regulator has you loosen the tube, (Huma), or drill an air hole, (Lane). Lane's videos even warn of the gun locking up if you...
  5. RacineJohn

    Has Crosman been as bad to you as to me?

    A while back I bought a Crosman gas-ram break barrel is 22. When it arrived, I couldn't get the supplied open sights to zero in, even with the rear sight all the way to one end. In cleaning the gun, I noticed that the internal channel for the barrel was actually bent! The pellet was not...