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Bigragu

Bigragu

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...and that is PCP burn out. Or better yet, Airgun burn out altogether. It hit me today, and hit me hard. I’m currently working on a barrel conversion on my Hercules Bully and things aren’t going like I had hoped it would. Then, to top it off I have a fitting I ordered that leaked right off the gate, and now I need to chase that down for a replacement. It also dawned on me just to set up for an afternoon of target shooting, I end up pulling a lot of stuff out- shooting rest, chronograph, hoses, tank, note pad, magazines, pellet tins, back and forth from bench to target, just all that stuff that goes with it. Then it finally hit me- not fun anymore. 

Oh, and to constantly monitor the guns gages, watching for leaks! Gets old after awhile. You all with the 10 or more pcp guns, I don’t know how you do it.

i May have to get back to tinkering on my dodge diesel to pull away a bit.
 
I keep a variety of airguns. If I'm tired of shooting one, I can switch to a different type, or a different discipline. I like shooting my pcp rifles and pistols off-hand. Always challenging. I've got the one springer thats built like a tank. And unfortunately Crosman has refused to sell me a barrel for close to a year now for my multi pump (stating custom shop needs the barrels for new orders). So much for loyal customers I guess.



Still, my compressor went down, and I had issues with my dive tank. First the valve, then the seal. Sometimes it's good to take a break.
 
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My daddy always told me that sometimes folks enjoy solving the problem better than the solution, and once they've solved the solution to perfection, the knowledge gained is waiting for the next application of a problem to solve with the emotional sadness of the being uncertain if they solved the problem. That's how they get in your head. You ever seen that dang movie with Tom Cruise trying to drive that Nascar? He 'aint no good. Don't let them folks get in your head. Perfection is like Applebees with that Burbon Street Steak and extra mushrooms and onions and then you're like crap I'm out of onions I should've saved 'em and balanced it with the mushrooms but that waiter person is waiting and is like you need some coke refills and you're like no but they see you' need more onions and then you get 'em. But also more mushrooms, but you didn't need 'em. Either way you got a full glass of sprite and it's all good.
 
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Yep...I was getting burnt out...over the years I bought everything from co2, Springer's and PCP... and kept my very favorites... of each. Kept them tucked away in my safe.. moved on to another hobby RC helicopters.. and a couple more hobbies after that..but alway returning to my air rifles squirrel hunting season. Hardly ever shooting them after season. Now I find myself shooting almost daily again... even bought a new one a couple of weeks ago for the first time it a few years.... if your burnt...put them back and find something else...your air rifle will be right there waiting on ya...
 
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Yep, all the associated equipment can make the PCP thing tiring. I took couple of .22 rimfire rifles to the range today, and the simplicity was refreshing. And the long term maintenance (or lack of) is nice too. No concerns with O rings, valves, grub screws, regulators, scuba tanks and refills, etc. Just load and shoot, and occasionally clean the barrel. The only challenge with the rimfire is good ammo, cost and availability....no free lunches.
 
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Why would you need all that for an afternoon of target shooting. Fill up your gun, grab some pellets, set up some cans, and go stand in your yard and shoot. Sounds like you are taking all the fun out of it.
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Maybe that’s the problem, lol, as I’ve taken this like way above the levels of shooting tin cans. Standing up to shoot is not a luxury I have, due to a 50% fused spine and a lower leg I can’t feel. Pain has a way of making fun things seem like a chore. Yeah, I just need to take a break for awhile. 

When I target shoot some days(like today) I’m also testing velocities with different gun settings and ammo. Today just wasn’t a good day. I hope you all don’t reach this point.
 
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I totally get that. I will say to myself, no more tinkering, and go out and use the gun for what it's made for. Not everyone can go hunting, but i am lucky enough to have a farm where I can shoot rabbits, and my paid job involves shooting pest birds. I find you get to know, and gain confidence in your gun when you stop micro anylising it, and just use the damn thing.
 
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Other hobbies Bigragu, other hobbies. You can also change up what you do within a hobby. I’m currently not building or buying. What I am doing is a test. I have a spinner at 60yrds that’s the exact size of a nickel. Every day I fire one shot at it with a slug out of my Impact. I’m at over 2 weeks without missing it. Gotta keep things interesting without always frying my brain.
 
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...and that is PCP burn out. Or better yet, Airgun burn out altogether. It hit me today, and hit me hard. I’m currently working on a barrel conversion on my Hercules Bully and things aren’t going like I had hoped it would. Then, to top it off I have a fitting I ordered that leaked right off the gate, and now I need to chase that down for a replacement. It also dawned on me just to set up for an afternoon of target shooting, I end up pulling a lot of stuff out- shooting rest, chronograph, hoses, tank, note pad, magazines, pellet tins, back and forth from bench to target, just all that stuff that goes with it. Then it finally hit me- not fun anymore. 

Oh, and to constantly monitor the guns gages, watching for leaks! Gets old after awhile. You all with the 10 or more pcp guns, I don’t know how you do it.

i May have to get back to tinkering on my dodge diesel to pull away a bit.

I have a 2014 Cummins with a 364.5 xse and supporting mods. It makes 586/1364 on a dynojet. I would much rather work on my airguns, it’s not nearly as expensive. 
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I agree with @scallen2112 but, I'd take it a step further. 

Take those high end rifles that you're tinkering with and put them out of sight. Lock them up someplace. Then, break out an old reliable favorite and plink! For me, it's the "off season". I should be starting to think about getting ready for competitions, practicing, cleaning pellets, and doing all sorts of other things. But, I'm not. I haven't shot my competition rifle since Nov. Instead, I set up a fun course of fire and have been having an absolute blast! I went through about 400 pellets yesterday because I was having so much fun! I just couldn't bring myself to stop to do anything else. Before I knew it, dusk had settled in and I could barely see the targets anymore. (still tried though! 😆)

Do something silly like blowing up soda cans and then just keep on shooting them. Or, see how long you can keep a spinner target moving without coming to a stop. You'll get back to the projects you're working on in due time. Kick back and enjoy some of the simpler things. 😉

Happy Shooting!

Tom
 
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Working on that damn Bully is the problem! I know mine about went out the window more then once. But after the barrel swap, decent slugs, replace all o-rings multiple times etc etc etc.... I had all but had enough of it. So I grabbed the Mrod and went and enjoyed myself for awhile. But I hear you on things getting overwhelming at times. Sometimes you just need to keep it simple. 
 
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Vetmx 

Oh your back to the Impact again, You will start replacing O rings pretty soon , Hope you kept the Prophet to fill in the gap,

LOL, Its all fun

Mike
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Old Reliable isn’t going anywhere. Everyone should always keep at least one gun that’s as reliable as the sunrise in their inventory. The gun that keeps you sane and you can just shoot and shoot. Maybe Bigragu should go have an affair with a Walmart springer. Buy the most powerful plastic cannon they have. After a couple days you will come crawling back to your PCP’s begging for forgiveness.
 
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Leave well enough alone, leave the note pad, chronograph, and fuss in the house. If you don't have one, get yourself an inexpensive spotting scope, spinners, cans, or what ever. The scopes are better than the expensive ones of 15 years ago, just don't normally hold up to being packed around as well.

You got in to this to shoot, so shoot and enjoy it. I keep notes for my powder burners, but unless working up a load, or tweaking something, I'll leave the note pad in the car. Proving Ballistic calculators warrant a note pad, but all mine are already shot in.

Sounds like you took the fun out of your hobby. Building/repairing anything can be frustrating, and when it gets that way, set it down, walk away, have a cold drink and snack, then go fishing. It will be there tomorrow when you cool off and a new day can help.


 
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If there’s one thing I can always count on, fellas, it’s the crack in my smile that you all bought out while reading all of this. I do own two break barrels. I had four. I sold the FWB124 Sport and the Beeman R10 deluxe that I both rebuilt, and both in 177. 

So, I own now two gas rams, a Beeman RX1 20 cal from the Santa Rosa Beeman store back in the 80’s, and a Benjamin NP in 22 cal. 

I have to say, though, once you’ve split cards in half at 55 yards and nailed paintballs off of golf tees at 50, it’ll be hard to find enjoyment in hitting a tin can with a springer at 25 yards. Maybe I just got the “flu” today that got me feeling burnt out. I hate it when I went thru all the planning and design of a project and it doesn’t turn out like I wanted. I know myself and I don’t give up, so just thinking about the efforts of plan B just did me in. 

Heres the funny thing- my compressors due for a fresh oil change and new filtration, and I find myself anxious to do it, so I can’t be that bad, yet...
 
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