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I’ve been around so long that I remember it as the “Simple Simon” ld named it that as he was developing it. There was a lot of information that he shared about the workings and the methods he used to make it. Cutting edge from a guy using manual machines and an idea!!!!
Howdy Hey Jim,

Yes, absolutely right. The first six that LD built by hand in his garage were called "Simple Simons" He sold them by an invitation he made to some of the top shooters in the US at the time for around $1,000.... Just to prove that the USA could make a top quality air rifle too. Those shooters did very well, some winning championships in the first year they shot them.

That inspired Tim to mortgage his house and have some parts made to start production. Tim had the barrel blocks numbered, but also he had a lot of color choices, so customers were asked what color they wanted which messed up the numbering as far as timeline that the guns were made. No way do the numbers mean they were built in that order. I think that he still hasn't built more than 300. I'd guess more like 250 or so.

Simple is the key word for sure. But also durable. The barrel block is huge compared to any other air gun I have ever seen. It's so strong it securely free floats the barrel with incredible strength and durability. The simple clamping system locks the barrel completely with bolts, (not little set screws), with no possibility of moving... but at the same time, it's really easy to index the barrel and change it if you want. If you want to get the most accuracy from a barrel, you have to index it.

You can NOT index a barrel if it has a transfer port, unless you add a thimble of sorts, which adds more parts that can leak. Almost all air guns have transfer ports cut into the barrel. That is a spot that can disrupt or scar the pellet as it is pushed over it. And in most cases the air has to do a very sharp "U" turn to get behind the pellet to push it. A USFT hits the pellet directly behind the pellet with a better flow of the high pressure air.

On a USFT, you can see the end of the barrel.. Did I load a pellet? Flip open the swivel breech and check... can't do that with a gun with a transfer port.

Simple is better... just the facts mam.
 
I shot an USFT for the past two seasons in HFT. Went from learning what a hold over was to tying for high score of a match once. I just acquired a .22 Hunter that I plan to shoot benchrest with. The rifles are simple to a fault. A they work wonderfully - most of them....
If offered a chance to shoot one - take it. May just open your eyes....
"most of them". Really, like really!??! You are one of my best friends but this quote proves you can be a zit, a real-life zit.
You know my USFT sucks and you know why!!!! And now you're busting my %@##$ on AGN.

If you still want the trigger off this gun, then for 1000 USD you can have the trigger still mounted on the gun.

I will drop the gun with case (no scope) in your Subaru at the next FT Match and you can pay me when you want.

Troy

P.S. I love you, really I do, but you are still a ZIT!
 
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Don't see much mention of this brand here. I've never seen or held one, but the pictures of the gun are quite intriguing. The exposed hammer, the loading mechanism and low pressure performance peaked my interest but I'd like to know what owners (past & present) think.
Pretty amazing guns … pure function over form and damn good shooters
 
Don't see much mention of this brand here. I've never seen or held one, but the pictures of the gun are quite intriguing. The exposed hammer, the loading mechanism and low pressure performance peaked my interest but I'd like to know what owners (past & present) think.
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I got mine from a friend (@XSUltimate) that was a little reluctant to part with it.
I really like the gun! It's simple, no frills, and very accurate.
In some kind of strange way I feel like I'm shooting the air gun version of a musket or Tennessee long rifle of sorts. Hard to explain the way I think sometimes.

It weighs in at about 14.5 lbs with the big honker scope but I find it balances pretty well if you have to shoot offhand. Not too heavy fore or aft....
Did I mention I really dislike shooting standing or kneeling? :rolleyes:

Today I did a little upgrade from the Donny FL & black mod. adapter up to a Rowan Engineering moderator adapter and a Neil Clague Titanium moderator. I figure that if I don't shoot all that well I should at least try to look good while I'm doin' it !
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