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  1. BlackbirdPS

    N/A Reximex RP port size

    I recently aquired a canadain version of the .22 Reximex RP. It is shooting 380fps with 15 grain, too slow! Anyone have experience opening up the ports? Do you know the port i.d. of the US version? Ive ported AGs before, very easy to over do it an spoil the gun. Any advice greatly apreciated...
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    A pigeon at 100yards is similar to a deer at how many yards? A moose?

    Hello Everyone, I have a few hunter friends that think I'm loopy because i get excited about hitting targets at 100yards with my .22 and .25. Then I get an earful of their long shots of 200, 300 yards etc. So how to calculate equivalents of target and distance with different size targets? A...
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    New FX Impact M3 Top Rail?

    Hello, Anyone know if this new top rail is available? Im using a Immersive prism scope that has no eye relief and want the scope mounts further back.
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    Compact 500mm .22 M3 - request for efficient Hades 15g tune

    Hello Everyone, Much enjoying the Compact 500mm .22 M3! Successful at setting desired speeds from light slugs to pellets. But the efficiency of settings is in question. Seem to be wasting air. Can anyone recommend an efficient center point tune for Hades 15g? Goal is low setting of 700fps and...
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    Saran wrap, silicon caulking, saber tac top rail support

    Hello The FX impact saber tactical top rail support has a Delrin shroud clamp. which prevents barrel droop, are there any negative affects on harmonics? And if this Delrin clamp is good- what if the barrel shroud was wrapped in saran wrap and then the gap between the barrel and airtank filled...
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    FX Carbon sleeve liner loose fit- fix with heavy grease?

    Hello, Just installed a carbon liner sleeve ( from ( AG Utah) on my .22 impact 600mm barrel. The barrel was snug in the new carbon tube. However there was a little bit of play between the outer barrel tube and the carbon tube. I have heard some owners have epoxied the carbon sleeve. Too...
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    Custom Monopod hardware for most AGs

    Hello, The the sabre tac monopod is using a 3d printer drive screw. These can easily be sourced online. Below is image of a FX impact 3d printed monopod with the drive screw and brass screw nut. It works excellent, very smooth and tight. With this stainless screw and brass nut a monopod can...
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    simple M3 loose cocking lever fix

    Hello Eveyone, Purchased a .22 M3 600mm this year, loving it. Mainly used for pigeon pest control, often shooting high angles. High angle shots frustratingly the cocking lever sometimes falls open. This has been commented on. So now testing simple M3 loose cocking lever fix. Solution: The...
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    Preset power setting for FX Impact and Crown

    Hello Everyone, I shoot two fx streamlines, .22 and .25 with huma regs and power plenums. The 25 at 110bar shoots hades at 930fps for outside pigeon shooting. The .22 at 110bar shoots hades at high power 930fps and middle power 710fps. I mainly use the middle power for indoor barn pigeon...
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    Tuning Perfect tune at any Reg pressure?

    Hello Airgunners, Can the hammer spring be set to an ideal, efficient balance at any reg pressure? Obviously a target pellet speed goes out the window. For example, reg is 123 bar, now simply adjust hammer spring to most efficient point and done. ??
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    Tuning FX Streamline with 2.5" plenum- reg and spring settings? Similar to Royale?

    Hello Friends, I recently installed 2.5" plenums on my two FX streamlines- .22 and .25. They also both have HUMA regs. Currently the regulators are both set at 130. Hammer springs are set about middle of screw travel. .22 is shooting JSB 18gr at about 920fps .25 is shooting JSB Hades 26.5gr...
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    Tuning Mod FX Royale/Streamilne by adding 2nd pressure gauge?

    Hello Everyone, The dreamline has a 2nd reg air pressure gauge. Is it possible to drill/tap the block to add a similar gauge on the Royale or Streamline? Best regards K
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    fittings for refilling at dive shop/Fire Dept.

    Hello Friends, I recently bought a CF tank with male foster fitting and a 24" whip with female foster fittings. The local dive shop doesn't have adapter fittings to refill it. What fittings are needed so dive shop can refill? The same goes for the local fire department. They will fill the...
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    .22 or .17 for warehouse shooting Sparrows and Pigeons?

    Hello Fellow AGrs, Just started a weekly contract shooting sparrows in a large dry food warehouse with active forklift drivers. Sparrows way up in the rafters. Im shooting a FX streamline .22 , hades 15g at about 780fps. Distances are 20-40 yards. Also have a man on safety watch to make sure...
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    Brocock Concept Lite XR .22 Vs FX Dreamline Tac????

    Hello I have two fx streamlines, .22 and .25 and for sometime and been considering a new Dreamline Tac. However the Brocock Concept Lite XR has shown up on the radar. Some very good reviews that are not FX fanboys! Looks like the Brits are finally waking up after FX shook up the market. About...
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    Bottle Guns smallest tank hand pump?

    Hello Friends, I'm currently shooting a .22 and .25 FX Streamlines. Great AGs so far. I've been debating next AG for a couple years, the DL or impact. Main use is weekly pigeon control. Im drawn to the Impact but don't want to also buy fill tanks or compressors. I love the simplicity of a good...
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    Tuning Set up Impact for 22g hybrid slugs, 18g JSB and 15g Hades

    Hello Friends, Is it possible to set up an .22 Impact M2 or M3 with a constant regulator setting and make changes to other settings to allow shooting these 3 different types of ammo? If so, what adjustments do you recommend? Can it all be done with hammer spring adjustments? FX hybrid slug 22g...
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    Ricochet danger

    Hi Folks, Today shooting at a container port. Weren’t many birds so practiced on the letters on the side of the containers. so I’m bench shooting on a concrete block, target is 65 yards level shot. 25g jsb, 910 fps. Make a shot then feel a tap on the shoulder! The lousy flattened pellet! See...
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    Dual regulators and power plenum and pellet speed deviations

    Hello Fellow Airgunners, While looking at the FX Maverick, one stand out feature is the two regulators. The first reg doing the big reduction in pressure, leaving the second reg's pressure differential much reduced, a lighter work load that results in very high shot to shot pellet speed...