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    .22 special LP53

    Just wanted to share my .22 LP53K (Only one in the world as far as i know) This is the second of my LP53K specials, but this time re-barrelled in .22 using some Walther barrel bank from Chambers. After shortening the barrel casing down to 8“, i set up the barrel in a jig, boring out the OEM...
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    RWS Hypermax pellets

    In an attempt to start considering the need for some decent non lead pellets (Due to the looming lead pellet ban in the UK) I decided i better get to testing a few makes. There is not many available yet so the testing was just based on a few makes. Conclusion….they were all rubbish…(H&N Coppa...
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    Difference between 8 yards and 15 yards with a springer pistol

    Groups shot off hand, using a 2 hand grip. As you can see, the shooter needs to restrict range with the springer pistol, even for the pistol marksman. My 8 yard group of 3/8” is pleasing but double the range and i am just about holding a kill zone group at 1.1 inches cc...So thats the limit I...
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    Tuning Tuning of the best Webley Air pistol variant

    IMO the best variant of the vintage Webley was the MK1. Many will make a case for the own personal favourite, bringing various advantages that each model has but in regard all these things considered, the MK1 is the best. The Webley Senior was considered a deluxe, more expensive version, with...
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    Tuning Webley Tempest power tune.

    Ok its been a bit of a nightmare this one, but drawing on all my experience of tuning pistols I finally powered up a Tempest into 500 fps territory. The Tempest is a bit of a nightmare. It looks great, hefts well and promises so much, but nobody has been able to easily boost its power...here is...
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    Tuning Walther LP53 Tune

    I first came up with the idea to tune the LP53 back in the 80s, simply because i loved the look of the gun, being similar to the simple lines of .22 target pistols of the 60s. No space commando plastic, or mock features but struggling to achieve much better than 415fps in stock spec. I...
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    My close range rat buster

    My close range rat buster. 3/4 inch Group shot standing unsupported, with double hand, combat grip at 12 metres Internal tuning gives me 520 fps with 7.87 grain enough to penetrate clean through the neck at 8 to 10 metres.
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    Tuning the HW45/P1

    I wanted to share what I believe to be the best way to tune the HW45 pistol after approx 30 years of owning and tuning. First, you can just leave it stock and shoot it. If you resist adding any additional lubrication, it will eventually expel, or burn off the excess lube put into it by the...
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    2 Stroking the HW40, P17, FAS 6004 etc

    As another useless piece of information, I have found the answer as to why 2 strokes of the top strap can return 20 to 30fps more Vel in these SSP guns. Many reports have mentioned increased power by employing 2 strokes in SSP, believing that the first stroke is somehow leaving a small amount...
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    FAS 6004

    9 I think few would argue that the 6004 is the best looking air pistol of all time...but I have had many moaning about poor cutting of cards and even some pellets not getting fully down the barrel when fired. The gun feels nice in the hand and its side lever opening is far better than the...
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    Walther LP53K

    This is my LP53K K stands for Kurtz ..short version.. Fully modified internals and transfer port returns in excess of 500 fps with most regular pellet brands. Falcons and JSB RS give 520 fps and 10mm groups at 10 mtrs... Great short range ratting tool.