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  1. Paio

    Air Chrony MK3 - Battery Usage

    I just bought an Air Chrony MK3 and I am (sadly) surprised with battery usage. After an average of 25 shots the thing asks to change batteries. I used as requested 3 X alkaline batteries AAA all new. I sent an email to them but no answer at all. Does anyone have any battery issues like this?
  2. Paio

    Tuning Impact M3 Adjustment

    When we perform a speed adjustment for a certain projectile we always strive to be on the top of the bell curve maximizing the hammer spring for an established regulator pressure. And then, reduce it by 3%-5% using the front valve adjuster knob. In doing so we have the optimal speed, less...
  3. Paio

    FX Impact M3 and accessories - Help needed

    Guys: I am going to order a FX Impact M3, .25. I am moving into slugs. Yes, after sometime denying I see no other way other than shooting slugs. BC is better and current airguns are much more well suited for that. 90% of the time I will shoot in a shooting range. Distance up to 150 yards. 10%...
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    Homemade target for pellets (and ocasionally slugs on paper)

    Homemade adjustable (height and rotation), demountable and portable shooting target for easy transportation. Made of scrap metals. Paper 17cm X 17cm to be used with or without articulated steel plate for a sort of backstop. I guess it will endure a 60ft-lb power. Interchangeable rotating metal...
  5. Paio

    Sideshot Vs FX magazine - FX Impact .25

    Guys: What is the difference between the original sideshot high capacity magazine and bracket and the one being sold by FX. Is there any difference in quality/operation? FX is charging $90 for the kit and sideshot $150. I am wondering why the difference.
  6. Paio

    FX Impact STX .25 upgrades

    Guys: What is the difference between the Impact MKII cocking block and pellet probe holder and screw to the ones of my curent Impact .25 STX? Is there a need to replace them for safety reasons? I am ordering a Power Plenum and wondering on the other upgrades as well listed by FX.
  7. Paio

    FX Impact barrel torque

    Does anybody know what would be the ideal torque for a 600mm barrel nut on a FX Impact STX .25? And, anybody could suggest/recommend a a suitable torque wrench for that? I have read about it months ago and how it affects accuracy. It would be nice to repeat the same torque when reinstalling...
  8. Paio

    FX Wildcat MK1 .22 Hammer Springer Adjuster Mod

    It was not holding on the position even with thread lockers. I increased thread length (added 5mm in my case) to be flush with the block with initial velocity around 780fps. Had a groove made and inserted an o'ring to act as a locknut. It is working well. JSB 18.13 optimal velocity after...
  9. Paio

    FX Impact STX reg creep

    Fellow FX Impact shooters and tuners: I have been trying to tune my Impact STX .25 (JSB 25.39gr) since I got the gun. I have 900 shoots so far. I maximized the hammer (on max) and slowly increased the reg pressure until pellet velocity no longer increase. VS adjuster is backout (4 bars). My...
  10. Paio

    FX Impact cocking issue

    My FX Impact STX .25 serial #183606 has presented an annoying cocking issue at the first day at the range. Lever linkage #19021 (A5) which links to the reloading block #19691 (A10) by a steel pin is slightly moving down when I move forward the side lever and then hits the trigger block #19690...
  11. Paio

    Supressor for FX Impact STX .25

    I have a Impact STX .25 with the original FX stackable moderator. I have seen lots of posts saying wonders of DonnyFL suppressors. How to compare both FX and DonnyFL suppressors regarding dB? It that a significant difference? And last, what would be your recommendation for the ideal DonnyFL...
  12. Paio

    FX Impact .25 - 3rd gen question

    Does anybody know the plenum volume? Thanks.
  13. Paio

    Help on tuning FX Crown .22

    Guys: As a guideline for my tuning of my new FX Crown .22, what have you guys done successful so far regarding: 1 - Regulator pressure 2 - Best velocity for JSB Heavy 18.13 grains. Thanks in advance for your input.
  14. Paio

    FX Wildcat .25 MKII Compact

    Does anybody know the shot count? 
  15. Paio

    FX Widcat .22 regulator pressure

    Guys: Based upon the excellent review made by Chuck (http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/setting-the-regulator-hammer-spring-tension-correctly/#post-222976), I decided to order a Huma regulator for my Wildcat .22. I can ask them to preset the regulator pressure which I will. FX site non updated...
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    FX Widcat .22 regulator pressure

    Guys: Based upon the excellent review made by Chuck (http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/setting-the-regulator-hammer-spring-tension-correctly/#post-222976), I decided to order a Huma regulator for my Wildcat .22. I can ask them to preset the regulator pressure which I will. FX site non updated...
  17. Paio

    WTB - .25 pellet probe (P/NR #19621) and the new pellet probe set screw

    Dear airgunners fellows: I need a .25 pellet probe (P/NR #19621) and the reinforced new pellet probe set screw for my FX Impact. I don't need the barrel. Since July I am trying to order from AOA without success. I am in another country but delivery will in Florida and payment by PayPal. So...
  18. Paio

    FX: Excessive Loctite on the barrel and shroud threads

    FX: Why so much Loctite on the barrel and shroud threads on both Impact and Wildcat? It was a real challenge on the Wildcat. On my Impact telescopic shroud .22 I am struggling... I used heat gun, I barely can hold it and nothing, no movement. Decided to give this feedback after my snap ring...
  19. Paio

    FX Wildcat & Impact open sights

    Guys: I am missing an open sight rifle for my hunting. For the last four years, I have been using scopes and I found I have lost a bit of fun for various reasons. Unnecessary to list them here. My current air rifles do not have original open sights from factory. Researching the Internet I found...
  20. Paio

    How to slug an airgun barrel?

    Gentlemen: I want to determine the internal diameter of my airguns barrels. I have .22 and .25 ST barrels. It seems slugging is the proper method. I never slugged any barrel so far and my specific questions are: 1 - In a Smooth Twist barrel should I slug the twist end portion which is chocked...