Besides obvious design changes, reg locations, button, and trigger. Is there really a difference if I'm going to do bench rest in 22?

Hello AGN'ers!

Wondering if anyone has experience in removing wrap from a rifle stock?
Please, if you have done so, lemme in on any secrets.

Thanks!

mike

I've been tinkering with tune kits, springs and seals in my springers for more than a decade. No fancy tools and no sophisticated skills, but I consider tinkering to be part of the fun. I just got my first lesson on the importance of a properly fit piston seal.

A few months ago, I bought another .177 hw30s when Krale had them on sale. This was my third hw30s or R7 in .177. It was such a great deal that I'm kicking myself for not also buying another hw50s in .177 . This gun sat on my workbench for a few months until a move was completed, and the snow started to melt. A couple of weeks ago I installed a new ARH kit in the gun, removed the factory lubes and applied ultimox 205. My go-to combination is an ARH kit and a Vortek piston seal, but I didn't have a Vortek seal in my spares bin. I replaced the factory piston seal with another 25mm seal of unknown origin (I think it was from Custon Air Seals, but not sure). Snugged everything up, mounted a Hawke Vantage 2-7x32 scope, and then started shooting. I put probably 150 JSB 8.4s through the gun, mainly just plinking pine cones and off hand shooting at targets. It was a delight to shoot, very smooth to cock, and very accurage. I figured that I had a winner, and then pulled out my chrony to record the numbers. First shot was 405fps. Can't be right . Five more shots, all about 405-410fps. What the heck? I knew something was way off, but did not know if it was a problem with the spring or the seals. Went back to my workbench and reinstalled the factory piston seal. Velocity bumped up to about 500fps on average over a dozen shots. Better, but still not right. Back to the workbench, took the gun completely apart and did a thorough check of all parts. Nothing appeared to be amiss.

Next step was to order a couple more Vortek 25mm piston seals. Those arrived today, and I immediately went back to the workbench to install the Vortek piston seal and put everything back together. Put about a dozen pellets (JSB 8.4s) through the gun, and everything felt great as it did before. Pulled out the crony, and the first shot was 625fps. A few dozen more shots over the crony all give me very similar results. Mounted the scope, and accuracy remained excellent. All is now well.

I've never experienced such a wide variance in FPS from changing the piston seal alone. And subjectively, I really did not 'feel' any meaningful difference in the fit of the first seal that shot 405fps and the Vortek seal that shot 625fps. But the chrony reveals the truth that even slight differences in fit (maybe beyond what you can subjectively feel) make a huge difference.

R

Wanting to buy an FX Panthera compact hunter chambered in a .22 caliber.
(bottle up front )

Please PM me if you have one.

When I discovered adult air guns over the last six months and how I could shoot in my backyard, I went all-in on PCPs for target and varmint hunting (all .22s). Once my PCP collection grew I got curious about springers.

I didn’t consider them before because I thought they would be underpowered (wrong!), and I wondered why because the thought of not needing anything else except pellets was great. I guess the convenience of multiple shot availability and follow-up shot speed of PCPs won and still wins the day, but at a substantial price premium.

Now that I have a Diana 54 and an HW97 inbound, I’m enjoying the springers more than my PCPs. I can see that PCPs are more powerful, but there’s something cool about loading your shots one at a time on a high quality, steel springer that I find to be much more appealing.

Am I being a weirdo or are there like-minded shooters out there as well?

Picked up a Vet 2 long in .22 from Tony at Talon Airguns. I asked for it to be tuned for MRDs and that’s how it arrived.


Since Tony is in FL and I am in the Midwest I expected the numbers to be a bit different so I ran it over a crono after I cleaned the barrel.
JSB 25.4gr
Shot count: 30
Low: 909 FPS
Hi: 919 FPS
Avg: 915 FPS
Spread: 10 FPS
STD Dev: 3.2 FPS

The first thing I noticed is the barrel is rather floppy. The scope mounts on top of the barrel too, which is odd but hey I don’t design these things. The new side cocking lever is absolutely sublime (I bored that quote from @tommyb ). I really didn’t know how to take his description but now I get it. The pull backwards is so easy and silky smooth. It’s better than any other rifle I have owned.

The trigger is good but not as good as my Vet 1. First stage is a bit heavier but not bad. It comes to a positive wall then it has quite a bit of creep before it breaks. I am sure I can adjust that out but I am just reporting how it was delivered.

I tried a variety of pellets, all 25 grain MRD variants: AEA, JTS, FX (large and small base), JSB and Range Masters. The gun likes the JSB variants better than the AEA and JTS pellets.

I tried the included barrel band but it actually made the accuracy worse. I moved it from the end of the tube, towards the stock in 1/2” increments but all it soaps was made the groups larger instead of smaller. The best accuracy was without the barrel band.

The shot cycle is rather odd. As I break the shot and watch the impact on the target I see a lot of vibration in the scope. This is no doubt from the way the scope is mounted on the barrel. It’s not a bad thing but just really different from what I am used to. It reminds me of watching a slow motion video.

Well I guess it’s time to talk about the accuracy. I sighted it in at 25Y then moved the target out to 50Y, because this is where this gun plans to play. I have no interest in slugs so this will only be a pellets only gun. This is the first day that I have shot it but all in all, I am really happy with this gun.

This Fx panthera includes the rifle in the picture but does not include the saber tactical bag rider. Pm me if interested.
Shipping not included in price.

***Please call or text for immediate response as I’m not constantly checking my PMs.***

602-489-8828

Up for sale is my American Air Arms Evol Mini in .22.
Another fine shooting airgun I purchased and not having time to enjoy. I installed a folding stick adapter I had laying around. I still have all the factory parts which you can put back in 10 minutes with zero effort. The gun shoots beautiful, pellet on pellet at 26 yards which is what my backyard is.
I’ve only had the gun in my backyard. Currently shooting the JSB 18gr at around 870 FPS very consistently. Not a single scratch or dent. She’s 100% perfect. Comes as shown in the picture, with 3 magazines. I also have the DonnyFL thread adapter in case you want to use a different moderator. All purchased from the awesome guys at Airguns of Arizona.

PayPal F&F, Zelle or Venmo as usual.

Shipping is included in the price. Continental USA only.

****Asking 2000.00***

They retail for 2600, when in stock.

602-489-8828

***Please call or text for immediate response as I’m not constantly checking my PMs.***

Have a BRK sniper xr sahara in 22 cal. Now this is not the most powerful of guns. 4 Power levels, 1 - 12 fpe, 2 - 18 fpe, 3 - 23 fpe , 4 - 28 fpe . It will comwe with 2 BRK mags, o rings and allen keys for trigger adjustment. Lastly, a cerokote 0 DB attachment to match. $800 paypal F&F, conus. PM any additional questions, thank you.

Of coarse homemade is better mine is aluminum and weighs 3lb 3oz ive pretty much custom made a rest for every gun from around 20 pound steel to ultralight aluminum. I prefer the light weight now days. Front and rear suppert are made to fit exact gun and leather wraped. This one i just finished today

Got the word from @PalmBeachAirguns about 2 weeks ago that he was looking for someone to send him a rifle so he could make some. I was more than happy to help! I spoke with @orion last week about sending my rifle to him, I just got it back yesterday along with 1 mag in each caliber except for 177, which I requested 2 of.

MAG CAPACITY

.177 - 15RD
.22 - 12RD
.25 - 10RD
.30 - 9RD

You'll be happy to know that the  DEPTH of these magazines with my digital caliper is 11.71mm!

The .177 mag can easily accommodate a 23gr slugs and still have about 2mm of space behind it!

The .22 mag can easily fit 33gr HN precision slugs, 34gr Javelins, 34gr VK and again still have about 2mm of space being it (34gr javelin,34gr VK) as well. The 33gr precision HN are almost 1mm long so a little less, but I believe you could definitely fit a 36gr-38gr slug.

The .25 mag can easily fit 40gr slugs of most brands, VK, Javelin, Apolo and still have plenty of space behind it as well. I'm sure you could probably fit a 46 or 47gr VK slugs.

The .30 mag can easily fit a jsb 50gr slugs, it can also fit Hybrids with ease. I know the new AGT mags can fit longer slugs in .30, but not too long, i know my buddy has an old uragan 1 .30 and he can't fit hybrid's loves in his magazines. So if you have the older magazines, these are fantastic!

I requested pretty much one of each so that I could test the mags myself and give @orion the greenlight on these ASAP! I have a U2 in .177 and .22, my buddy has a V3 .25 and a U1 in .30. The only magazine that did not get tested today was the .30 as his rifle is currently with Charlie Frair getting working on. But all magazines worked flawlessly! Best thing yet they are a snug fit, they cycle pellets, slugs phenomenally, the lids are magnetic and they look GOOD!

Found at the webside from Huma Air

For anyone who has the Veteran 2 with the anti double feed mechanism, does the gun allow you to de-cock and re-cock the gun again on a loaded chamber without the magazine indexing? I'm just trying to make sure that the ADF works exactly like it does on the OG Veterans and not like the HW100 where a de-cocking the rifle will cycle the magazine on the next re-cock.

Recently read some post about .257 and people shooting it out of the AF Texan platform. What's the difference besides .007?

Ammo for 257 readily available?

Been looking at picking up a long range 100+ 30 cal.......things ive read about the 257 in the texan platform has me considering it over a 30.

I'm pretty intrigued over it

Budget and not so budget guns garner attention - and deservedly so, for providing decent shooting ability while remaining fiscally sound. Now, for my airgun curiousity, what are the smoothest operating, great accuracy, not to loud options for PCP rifle in the 600-900 dollar range? If you have owned your suggestion, that feedback would be awesome. Now I have heard good things about air venturi avenge x along with macavity arms. But honestly, Is there operation anywhere near as smooth as say, a Daystate huntsman or a BSA? I mean, there is a reason Teir 1 stuff pulls the money they do. I'm not naive enough to believe a 500 dollar gun can compete with a 1600 dollar gun in the operating feels and performance. That's too big an ask. BSA runs in the middle price range as does daystate huntsman regal. What do you know of that matches up to those? All the big names are priced out obviously. So, what can you think of?

Not for sale anymore

Selling this Daystate Delta Wolf .25 to help pay for medical stuff. No obvious scuffs or bruises and gently used. It shoots the JSB 34's very well around 880 to 905. Recently had AoA do a full reseal and highflow valve updrade.

It comes in the original hard case,
PRS bottom rail extension
Threaded muzzle adapter for mod
ODB mod
Stock Mag
Carm single shot Mag
Programming dongle


Scope and bipod are not included.

Priced to sell at $2250 shipped and insured to CONUS. I prefer Zelle, Venmo or PPFF. No trades, please.

Crusher

I need to get a hold of member @jking. I need a one way valve for my small compressor. I can be reached @ [email protected] thank you

I'm selling my aea bullpup. 30 with 32" barrel. I got this shooting 3 mags per fill which 23 shots are on the reg from 4000 to 2600 psi and fps range for 48gr is 910 thru 890. I added a regulator, aftermarket bolt handle, shorten hammer spring by half a coil, picitinny barrel band, and airgun capital moderator.
This gun is very accurate now even at 100 yards 2-4" groups and im still newer to shooting. It's not that hard to cock anymore with large bolt handle and I clipped half a coil off hammer spring(polished it so no sharp edge), which also helped with fps spread. When filled to 4100-4300psi it will still send 48gr 1050fps with reg. If reg is removed almost 1200 fps so without regulator its very close to factory full power of 1240 fps.
I finally got this gun shooting the way it should of so now time to sell and move onto the next project gun.
Airgun is in excellent condition, no scratches, been kept in temp and humidity controlled room. Ive never had an air leak or any issue with the 4 dif aea challengers ive had.
I have orginal box, manual, 2 mags, fill probe, tin of 100 cheap airboss pellets and half a tin of griffin 60-65gr slugs as well.
Cheap Bipod and scope not included but if interested just lmk

$ 500 obo shipping included up to $30
Interested in trades as well preferably .25 or larger caliber

Will make a test vid of me shooting a few rounds if requested.

So I bought my own for a knock around camping gun that I didn't have to worry too much about and could carry an extra nitro bottle with no need for a ton of extra things needed. No tank, compressor, or handpump. Works great for that. I ended up liking it far more than just a camping gun. Since I was shooting it more and being so light my kids could use it easily I decided it needed a refillable tube. Last summer I converted it to PCP via an adapter and airtube from the Avenge-X. Shared that with AV/PA. I know it was slated for production and should be available soon through PA/AGD. Thought I'd share it here. I think the production run will be fully finished in black. Makes a great inexpensive regulated gun that you can actually do a lot with. The tube conversion last I heard should be in pretty soon. I'd keep an eye on the PA/AGD website if you already have one or if the idea of buying nitro cylinders is why you didn't already. They should be very affordable.

Hi all, i recently bought a fx impact M4 in .25cal 700mm, i wrote down the factory settings in the manuel ( so i didnt have to remember!) But now like a total idiot i have lost the manuel and would like to set my M4 back to factory settings as i want a baseline to work from so i can start tuning slugs, can anyone with the same rifle tell me there factory settings please.

I'm not completely a newb, but I am pretty inexperienced. I have a Benjamin Maurader and have a compressor as well as a cascade system at the fire dept.

I'm looking for another airgun... or two. I'd really like both a semi-auto and a full-auto. The semi auto I'm looking for I think should be focused more on cost effectiveness rather than accuracy. I was looking at a Hatsan Velox PCP Pistol or a Sig Sauer MCX Virtus Rifle. (Both in the $300-$350 range) I like the idea of the pistol and being more portable, but I've heard the Hatsan is not good. I like the Sig for the 30rd mag capacity, but I don't know how it works. Does it require a battery? How big of a pain are the pellet belts, and do they hold up?

This seems like this is getting way too long, so I won't go into full-auto questions, and converting CO² to pcp. These are the kinds of questions I'd normally get answered at a local airgun store if I had one within 2 hours of me, but there are none... So I could really use your expertise.

Kalbster

To recap, I'm not completely a newb, but I am pretty inexperienced. I have a Benjamin Maurader and have a compressor as well as a cascade system at the fire dept.

I am really interested in a full-auto PCP rifle. I have two problems with the full-auto PCP rifles I've looked at. First, they're hella expensive, and second, the ammo capacity sucks.

I've seen co² bb guns that are full-auto, and they look great for what I want, after all, accuracy isn't very high up on the list for this gun. And with the amount of ammo I'd be going through, the cheap bbs would be awesome. (I'm picturing the full auto bb guns from the fair). My issue is, I'd rather not have to mess with co². So, can we convert a co² rifle to PCP? Also, does anyone know anyone that does that, and what are the drawbacks?

I've seen refillable air cartridges on Temu and other sites and even thought about converting other co² pistols to air, but wondered about the viablility.

Thanks for reading, any advice is appreciated.

Kalbster

Just mounted rings throw lever and comes with end caps and sunshade 450.00 shipped only selling because I can use the money paypal fanf or add 3 percent
Thanks

“LEFTY” wildcat MKIII

Anyone have problems shooting the wildcat left handed? Does the magazine get in the way? I have an impact M4 and shoot it left handed with no problems.