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    How do you remove silicone grease from pump surfaces?

    I am replacing the seals in my Hill MK4 hand pump. The area around the white circular air filter is covered with a black greasy substance that I assume is silicone grease. I am trying to find a solvent that will remove the gunk without harming any of the aluminum and brass components. Does...
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    Changing date format in Chairgun.

    How do you? I seem to be having a stupid fit and can't figure out how to change it so 04-08-17 doesn't look like 08-04-17. Thanks in advance.
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    Convert an old breakbarrel

    rifle to a salt shooting bug getter. Please. Out of respect to gun lovers everywhere only use an old ragged break barrel that isn't good for anything else.
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    Tablesaw blades

    Sorry if this has been asked before. Are old, used, high quality table or radial arm saw blades suitable for using as targets? I'm skeptical of shooting against steel, but might try saw blades anyway. They aren't AR500 steel, but aren't mild steel either. Thanks in advance
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    Bounty on early air gun

    edited today. Never mind. I bought a Daisy Single Model C today at an estate sale. The sale bill advertised it as a Model O. I guess there is no such model. Anyway it is at what I would classify as 80% considering it is about 104 years old.
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    Can't update Chairgun

    or download a new copy of ChairGun. Am I having a stupid fit or are others having the same problem? I get message that it is not available. Thanks MOD EDIT: MODIFIED TITLE, TOO VAGUE
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    Dumb thought,

    but I tend to wonder about stuff with no need to know, so don't anyone tell me the answer has no purpose. Assume, (yeah I know), my POI is perfectly centered on target and crosshairs are on the exact center of the scope adjustment knobs. What would the hole pattern in the target be if I rotated...
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    DIY Shoot n C targets

    Stolen from Utube videos. One sheet yellow or other bright colored sheet construction paper. Cover one side with 2" or 3" wide clear packing tape. Paint black with rattle can spray paint. Let dry. Instant Shoot n C targets a lot cheaper than boughten' Don't recall this being posted before, but...
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    Why do

    pellets not ricochet off a steel spinning target, but will off a 1/2" piece of spinning delhrin or a metal spoon that has been hung from a horizontal rod with a zip tie? Thanks.
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    Did I dream it?

    Or is there supposed to be one model of Crosman air rifle that is missing from the Crosman museum that they have a bounty on? If so, what is it and what does it look like? Thanks.
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    Kinda neat,

    but if you read the comments there are other ways to do this. Anyone have these setups? Link shows a wireless camera connected to laptop. edited to add: You will have to watch on Utube to view the comments.
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    Great

    Just my luck. I bought a springer last week at an estate sale. $20. Figured not a lot of downside and maybe I get lucky and find an Antiques Roadshow type treasure. I noticed before the sale I couldn't see any makers marks. When I got it home I did a thorough cleaning and looked very closely...
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    why is it so hard

    to count to 6? Or maybe 10 or 14? Am I the only one who can't remember how many shots I have taken? Bet you know what I am talking about.
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    Optimal angle

    What is the optimal angle of flight for a pellet to go the furthest? Looking for a simple rough angle. Not worried about grain, caliber, air resistance, bunch of algebraic variables or other high tech stuff. Thanks in advance.
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    Air usage

    Does a pcp system use the exact same amount of air regardless of pellet wt.of the same caliber? Thanks
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    Chronos again

    I am just about ready to purchase a chronograph. A lot of the problems with different chronographs seems to be light related. I haven't seem any suggestions of using a diffuser cover from a flourscent light fixture such as used in an office setting. Does any one use an old diffuser cover to...
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    Sound level apps

    I keep seeing questions about how loud certain air guns are. There are several sound level apps available for phones. Wouldn't it be nice if everyone decided on one app to use as the guage for determining noise levels for all air guns? Granted it is not super scientific and some variability...
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    Brocock seals and o'rings

    Is there a good domestic source for o'ring kits for my Contour? I have checked the websites of U.S. Brocock dealers and can't find anything listed. Ebay has a couple listed, but I am not an Ebay person. Perhaps someone has the metric size listing of them. I can source o-rings locally but I...
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    Pellet inventory

    How many pellets do you normally keep for your personal shooting? Does it ever seem like you have enough? Do you think there will ever be a ban on lead pellets and have to use something else? I have around 5000 and don't feel like that is enough for some reason. 
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    Buying new scope

    should not be as frustrating as I seem to be making it. Way too many scopes to chose from. When one reads the customer reviews on, in this instance, there are always conflicting opinions on every make and model. One mans' junk is anothers' best he has ever owned. I wish there was a really...