Single cartridge CO2 airgun
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I recently purchased a CO2 gun and wanted to let you folks in on what it is as promised.
Years ago I owned several of the QB's in including one of the first imported by Tim at Mac1. One of them was a QB-79 from Archers and it was a nice accurate gun and can be shot on one cylinder. I found a nice clean TF-79 offering on Ebay and was able to pick it up very reasonably. It was holding but I haven't shot as I wanted to reseal it first. I believe it is an early version as it does not have a safety. The seals arrived today so hopefully sometime later this week I can get it resealed and and deburred. Looking forward to shooting and checking the accuracy.
Years ago I owned several of the QB's in including one of the first imported by Tim at Mac1. One of them was a QB-79 from Archers and it was a nice accurate gun and can be shot on one cylinder. I found a nice clean TF-79 offering on Ebay and was able to pick it up very reasonably. It was holding but I haven't shot as I wanted to reseal it first. I believe it is an early version as it does not have a safety. The seals arrived today so hopefully sometime later this week I can get it resealed and and deburred. Looking forward to shooting and checking the accuracy.
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Wow, She's a beauty! Hope it shoots as good or better than your previous models. Since I am not familiar with classics like these, what's the approximate weight, how are they weighted (center balanced), and what is their country of origin?
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Thanks Shayne.
The gun weighs 7.1 lbs. with a small scope. That's 3.4 lbs lighter than the FWB-300 mini I've been shooting but still heavy enough to be stable. It was made in China and imported by Compasseco who sold out to Pyramid Air as I understand it. I haven't shot it enough to know the balance point. The gun was purchased on eBay and the seller stated that it was .177 but in fact is .22 cal. One of the reasons I almost didn't bid on it was because of it supposedly being .177. I have arthritis in my fingers so I'm pleased as loading the .22 is easier. I didn't know they made this model in .22. If it would have had a magazine .177 would have been preferred.
I resealed the gun today and shot it for the first time just before dark. I had forgotten how nice these guns are to shoot. No more picking up 10 lbs after every shot to cock and load it. The trigger is nicer than a lot of guns and it's absolutely stable during the shot cycle. Next week it's suppose to be in the 60's and 70's so I'll try and get back here with a follow up.
The gun weighs 7.1 lbs. with a small scope. That's 3.4 lbs lighter than the FWB-300 mini I've been shooting but still heavy enough to be stable. It was made in China and imported by Compasseco who sold out to Pyramid Air as I understand it. I haven't shot it enough to know the balance point. The gun was purchased on eBay and the seller stated that it was .177 but in fact is .22 cal. One of the reasons I almost didn't bid on it was because of it supposedly being .177. I have arthritis in my fingers so I'm pleased as loading the .22 is easier. I didn't know they made this model in .22. If it would have had a magazine .177 would have been preferred.
I resealed the gun today and shot it for the first time just before dark. I had forgotten how nice these guns are to shoot. No more picking up 10 lbs after every shot to cock and load it. The trigger is nicer than a lot of guns and it's absolutely stable during the shot cycle. Next week it's suppose to be in the 60's and 70's so I'll try and get back here with a follow up.
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Yours is a very nice looking gun. I see that it has the cocking lever instead of the bolt. Does it cock when opening or closing?
Do you have the degassing tool with yours? I need to make one for mine and would like to know how long the the small pin is if you don't mind. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Do you have the degassing tool with yours? I need to make one for mine and would like to know how long the the small pin is if you don't mind. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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The rifle does have a side lever instead of a bolt, and is cocked upon closing of the lever. The model is ar2078B the 'B" refers to the side lever. It also sports a weighted muzzle break, along with a choked barrel.
I do have a degassing tool...somewhere. Give me a couple of days to locate and will get back with you.
I do have a degassing tool...somewhere. Give me a couple of days to locate and will get back with you.
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Thank you for checking. There's no rush and if you can't locate it that's fine. Just thought it would be nice to have one.
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