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    are the cheap compressors on ebay worth it ?

    My YH is doing well, as mentioned from previous post, upgraded water pump, also run coolant mix and have aux 9 inch fan blowing on unit while in operation and during cool down. Changed oil twice and seems to do well. Try not to run extended time. Basically operate pump 1000 psi at a time and...
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    N/A Least problematic air rifle brand for newbies

    My two cents as I haven't purchased a true higher end rifle yet. But a do have a used FX Streamline that gave me a glimpse of the spectrum of a pricier units performance. l also have some Crosman pumpers, a few Hatsans pcp's and break barrels of different manufactures. The one rifle that I...
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    Hatsan Will the Hatsan Flash .25 handle slugs?

    Use the "search function" on this website, and lots of information will be forth coming. Also U-toob has channels like Airgun Angie's where she does real world testing of air rifles with different pellets. Also other well known individuals channels that give beneficial advice on products as...
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    Hatsan Will the Hatsan Flash .25 handle slugs?

    Grizzly's not so much, but hybrids are better, you will probably spend some money on different slugs trying to find the "magic" projectile. Use the search function on this website to help you find what you are looking for. Topic has been covered here, but if you are wanting to shoot slugs at...
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    Pellet traps

    I tape over completely the opening of my rimfire trap with several ply's of white Gorilla tape 4 inch wide. For target use a marker to make a dot, or use self sticking splatter burst targets. When shot up, leave on and tape over with more Gorilla tape and start over. Holds back the lead...
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    Pellet Fire Sales

    My tins of JSB arrived undamaged, well packaged but not foam cushioned. Have not opened any to check skirts, but that is not on Bullet Central packing per se. Rough handling from shipper can do a number on pellets, even with foam cushions and cardboard reinforcement. But an ounce of...
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    Calling Starlings

    Cornell Ornithology has a nice library of calls, gets them interested but they are wary. Bluetooth from my phone to speaker, shooting from hyde is a must. Suckers are smart and give up after you get a couple, and always shoot the females first, paired male comes back and looks for her. I leave...
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    Almost got my coyote#8

    Watching some coyote hunting videos on U-toob. The Powder Burner hunters sometimes employ a lip squeak ( mouse chirp) sound to temporarily freeze the interest of the coyote to take a shot. Something to at least to explore. When I was younger I would call coyotes with a rabbit call and I would...
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    Undecided on my next shooter....advice needed!!!!

    Saw this a while back.
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    HatsanUSA - 20% Sitewide - Now thru 11/28

    Midway USA has Blitz on sale last I checked.
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    Pellet tin alternatives?

    Yep, yep. That's me right there! I re- purpose most any good container. I must get the trait from my Grandpa. Drives my wife looney. But I think she hid it until the marriage certificate was signed. 😁
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    Acetone - risk or benefit?

    Time for a laugh... unsalted butter if removing sticker adhesive from sensitive surfaces. Also vegetable oil and crisco. Also lanoline or joes hand cleaner.