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    Increased pressure, but a decrease in velocity

    Thanks aroundlocks! I was reading the same thing. I got some ultra fine sanding papers I’m planning on using the polish the barrel. Hoping that will do the job. If not, I might have to break out the dremel and a little buffing compound. I’ll give the crosmans a try!
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    Increased pressure, but a decrease in velocity

    I had a chance to do some shooting this weekend. I tested several pellets and 1 slug. The JSB Hades performed well! My last group could fit within a quarter at 40 yards. I tried the buck-rail moderator but it seemed to open my groups up… it’s got me second guessing purchasing a higher end...
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    Increased pressure, but a decrease in velocity

    I added 2 shims between the spacer and the rear air tube plug. WOW! 980fps with a 26.54 grain JSB Hades! It is definitely louder. If I keep it this powerful I might need a moderator to keep this thing back yard friendly. I did try both regulators, and got a 45fps increase with the 1900psi reg...
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    Increased pressure, but a decrease in velocity

    Thank you all for the wealth of info here! I’ve learned more from your answers than I did from hours of scouring the internet! I love target shooting with this PCP, but it’s main purpose is to hunt squirrels, rabbits and raccoons. I want something powerful and accurate enough to make clean...
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    Increased pressure, but a decrease in velocity

    I’m new to PCP rifles and new to this community. I’ve always wanted to get into PCP rifles but they were cost prohibitive. I recently found a Gauntlet Gen 1 .25 on sale for $200 and couldn't resist. I decided to tinker with this, and upgraded the bottle to a 0.38L and a 2200 psi reg (was...