Gave the tarantula a work out yesterday. Kyl22 @ 50. 4in1@ 70. Mini kyl@ 35 yds. Fill to 2950 psi. Down to 2050. Ave 840 with jsb 18.1. Love this gun. 
Fx tarantula. Old school unregulated
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Wow, you're right, that is old school. Never hear anyone talking about the Tarantulas, great looking gun and nice shooting. Nice shooting range too, it looks like a really peaceful place to relax and shoot, congrats on having such a great space to go with a great gun.
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The last year I pester on the vineyard I used the Tarantula, it was one of the nicest handling air rifles I have owned, except for one thing, the indexing of the magazine was weak and inconsistent due to wear before I obtained it.
I also had at the time a 2240 carbine with a magazine system that required manual indexing, so being used to that I modded it and manually indexed it. Problem solved.
One of the most attractive airguns ever produced. The pictures of the walnut Dream pup Classic remind me of that rifle.
Nice gun,
Roachcreek
I also had at the time a 2240 carbine with a magazine system that required manual indexing, so being used to that I modded it and manually indexed it. Problem solved.
One of the most attractive airguns ever produced. The pictures of the walnut Dream pup Classic remind me of that rifle.
Nice gun,
Roachcreek
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nice... I have the Timberwolf.. the two shot shuttle version. Unfortunately, mine wears a beech stock. I've looked high and low for a walnut replacement.
Rock solid guns that were the standard for accuracy in their day! Also, in my opinion, one of the classiest looking airguns available.
Rock solid guns that were the standard for accuracy in their day! Also, in my opinion, one of the classiest looking airguns available.
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I have the Venom Viper single shot version in walnut. Great rifles. My only minor dislike is although beautiful the wrists shape to trigger is a little awkward for me.
I recently had to reseal mine after almost twenty years. They are just as polished inside as out.
I recently had to reseal mine after almost twenty years. They are just as polished inside as out.
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Shambozzie,
What is your shot count at this power setting? I have an FX2000, and I need to tune it, but I don't know what a good goal would be. I'd like to keep it around 28 ftlbs like yours.
Thanks!
Mike
What is your shot count at this power setting? I have an FX2000, and I need to tune it, but I don't know what a good goal would be. I'd like to keep it around 28 ftlbs like yours.
Thanks!
Mike
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@ mike. 2950 psi start . 2050 end.830 fps up to 840 15 shots. 840 down to 830 fps for 15 shots. 30 total shots. Jsb18.1.
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I'd love it if FX brought out an updated classic blued air rifle like the Tarantulas with nice walnut. Ive got 3 Tarantulas and they're all tack drivers. One of the few guns I dont mind over more then 1 of. 
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In my opinion the Tarantula represents the epitome of old-school CLASSIC PCPs. Not only gorgeous, I have proof-postitive they shot/shoot as well as any mass-production airgun ever made.
To date, my airgun testing is approaching 500 airguns of all types, vintage to contemporary. Included in the top ten most accurate at 50 and 100 yards are 3 or 4 .22 Tarantulas I've owned. That said, the phenomenal groups did wander a bit from one to another over the course of a charge/power-band.
To date, my airgun testing is approaching 500 airguns of all types, vintage to contemporary. Included in the top ten most accurate at 50 and 100 yards are 3 or 4 .22 Tarantulas I've owned. That said, the phenomenal groups did wander a bit from one to another over the course of a charge/power-band.
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