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  1. Troy Bakel

    FX 4 + Years with the same FX Impact M3

    The FX IMPACT M3 first appealed to me for four reasons: A. It was a bullpup. The breech is closer to the shoulder of the shooter reducing the arc at the muzzle for any movement at the shoulder. Allowing the rifle to be more accurate and the shooter more precise when shooting from a bipod. B...
  2. Troy Bakel

    Target Shape & Scope

    I set seven .177 diabolos on their skirts and marked where they touched and the outer edge of the outer two pellets, this gave me the measurements for a 4 ring target: inner ring 1 pellet wide, next ring 3 pellets wide, next ring 5 pellets wide, and the last ring 7 pellets wide. I made square...
  3. Troy Bakel

    DEW POINT

    I have completed 7 Night Precision Benchrest shoots with the last 5 shoots starting above dew point then falling to/below dew point. Equipment: Rifle: <12FPE, 0.177, Piatt tuned Thomas BR Rest: PQP Lite with roller top Target: 2013 to 2021 ERABSF 25 Meter set at 82' Vane: anemoscope with VHS...
  4. Troy Bakel

    Chilling your tank before topping off

    The early Slocum Gliders were very simple machines using compressed air to "blow" the ballast tank to begin their long glide back to the surface. To ensure there was enough air volume at a high enough pressure to overcome the water pressure and completely empty the ballast tank after the Slocum...
  5. Troy Bakel

    Resources Landscaping Flags as Targets

    I ended up with a package of landscaping flags. Cut off the flag and taped a 3×5 note card to the wire. Using a set of circle templates I drew the Easy, Moderate, Hard, and Expert, Kill Zones on the note cards as applicable for each distance delineated on the AAFTA Troyer pdf. Using a tape...
  6. Troy Bakel

    Caliber MOA

    1. Five shot group that edge to edge is no greater than 0.0324" + pellet caliber. 2. Caliber MOA for 0.30" = 0.3324", which is: a. 31.75 yards or 95' 3" 3. Caliber MOA for 0.177" = 0.2094", which is 20 yards. Have shot 0.177 sub Caliber MOA five round groups of 0.190" to 0.199" EtoE many...
  7. Troy Bakel

    FX FX Impact M3 vs Temperature Change

    1. Rifles - 30 cal, latest AMP regulators. 177 cal, original AMP regulators. Both rifles are 4 years old. 2. Temperature range 25°F to 65°F 3. Cool down: Rifle placed in case, with bottle pressure ~ 190 bar, stored in unheated barn: a. Bottle pressure decreases first. b. 1st stage pressure...
  8. Troy Bakel

    FX Cape Fear Impact M3

    I respect the gunsmiths who build custom benchrest rifles such as Mr. Niksch, Mr. Piatt, and Mr. Langley. I own their rifles, know their quality and cherish their precision. I enjoy my two M3s. When shot from a bipod and my shoulder they are a fantastic rifle to shoot. My 30 cal M3, I...
  9. Troy Bakel

    Cape Fear AG LLC - Great service - Top level professional workmanship

    Had my FX Impact M3 30 cal: 1. Converted from a 700 mm barrel to a 600 mm with carbon fiber sleeve . 2. Trigger group internals replaced. 3. 1st and 2nd regulators replaced. 4. Resealed. 5. Trigger tuned and a 910 shoe added. 6. Tuned for 45 grain diablos at 60 yards. During sight in at 20...
  10. Troy Bakel

    Muzzle Turbulence PB Applied to PCP?

    Internal Ballistics: 1. High pressure air rapidly accelerates the pellet. 2. Air in front of the pellet is accelerated at the same rate as the pellet pushing it. 3. The rifling spins both the pellet and the air in front of it forming a vortex. External Ballistics: 1. Air pushed out of the bore...
  11. Troy Bakel

    PQP, Great Service, Great Product

    Ordered a carry handle for my PQP Lite 1-piece Rest. The parts were shipped next business day and arrived in 3. The two legs, grip, and hex head screws are all high quality and very robust. Fit and finish are excellent. My rest had been pre-drilled for a handle by PQP during original...
  12. Troy Bakel

    FX FX M3 Hammer & Air Valve assembly lubrication

    I purchased my 0.30 M3 Sniper used. It had a some hammer assembly/ Air Valve assembly spring drag that you could feel during cocking and slow de-cocking. The spring drag got progressively worse over time. So, with the rifle held vertically butt down, I stuck the nozzle (red tube) from a can...
  13. Troy Bakel

    Air Tanks Plus - REGMAN 2.0!

    I fill all of my air rifles and air pistols to </=200 BAR. The valve on my Air Venturi carbon fiber tank has a max Working Pressure of 300 BAR. I fill this tank to 240 BAR. Even though the valve on the Air Venturi tank has a slow flow restrictor; when cracked open the flow to my Crosman...
  14. Troy Bakel

    Cape Fear Airgun LLC

    Purchased some FX specific tools from Mr. Buck and discussed barrel options for launching ~ 45 grain diabolos 60 yards from my 0.30 M3. Mr. Buck is very experienced with the Impact and using his advice I ordered a new liner/barrel/shroud assembly with all the necessary components recommended...
  15. Troy Bakel

    Simple Top Rail for the FX Impact M4

    Good day after market suppliers of top rails for the M4: Air Marksman Kraford & Lypt Saber Tactical A simple plain top rail that mounted to the picatinny rails on both sides of the stock scope rail and extended far enough forward to: a. Protect the top of the barrel shroud from hits, and...
  16. Troy Bakel

    Air Tanks Plus is Awesome.

    From the quality of their components to their customer support.
  17. Troy Bakel

    Three Point Cold Shot

    1. Rifle with bipod and NO rear rest. 2. Table, or shooting bench, and stool with no back. 3. Place stool at end of bench or table directly opposite of the target. 4. Sit with the outside of your non trigger hand shoulder pointed to the target and ensure your non trigger hand arm does NOT...
  18. Troy Bakel

    Pellet Bore Interaction

    https://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-blog/at-the-moment-of-firing-and-fit-of-pellet-to-the-rifling
  19. Troy Bakel

    Maple Custom Products!

    Ordered a single shot loader for my .22 caliber HM-1000X from Maple Custom Products: 1. The order was filled and in the mail the next full business day. 2. Package arrived in 3 business days. 3. The product was well packed and protected. 4. The loader fits perfectly snug. 5. The loader aligns...
  20. Troy Bakel

    Accuracy vs Precision from My POV

    I tune and test indoors at 20 yards using a 10 meter Precision Air Rifle target and my PQP 1-piece rest. 100 % Accuracy is determined by the barrel-pellet-tune being able to place the POI exactly on the POA 100% Precision is based on the shooter's ability to repeat the same exact POA multiple...