Digging further and further into this deep rabbit hole of airgun theory, I was wondering what the more experienced airgunners think about barrel length.
My (very limited) understanding is that longer lengths help with air usage (less pressure needed to achieve a given velocity), and help push heavy projectiles at faster velocity (there is a longer runway for the projectile). BUT, this doesn't mean more accuracy, since a longer barrel is also more susceptible to whip.
Is the above correct? If so, how does one balance the pros and cons of the longer barrels?

I have a swarm magnum gen 3 and it has killed every scope I've put on it. 4 to be exact. So I'm going to make the jump to pcp air guns. I got on the classifieds section to look for a good used one but have to have posted 10 times and had 10 days of activity. So here's my 1st post. Seems like a great resource for information.

Looking at getting an avenge x but have read that a lot of people have problems with POI because the barrel band affixes the barrel to the tank. What's everyone's advice for fixing this problem? Or just spend the extra $1000 and get a quality air gun.

I live in gun-hating Colorado. The legislature here is constantly imposing new restrictions on smokeless pistols and rifles, along with ammunition. Was wondering if any you are seeing your local elected reps starting to pass restrictive rules and regulations on the use of air rifles and ammunition?

Like new condition Umarex Notos, adult maintained but light enough for youths. No leaks or problems. Very accurate with high shot count. You cant beat the combination of FX accuracy and the lightweight feel of the notos. Aftermarket parts include ...

Included parts...
500mm Conversion Kit & 3pc Plenum Kit from C88machining $250 value
500mm .22 FX STX Superior Liner $110
Buckrail AR conversion kit and UTG Folding stock adapter $100
Tanto Moderator $100 (optional)
Westhunter FFP illuminated reticle scope and rings $150 (optional)
3 factory magazines and one CARM mag. $50+
Around $1000 invested + time and effort

Asking $700 shipped anywhere in CONUS. PPal FF preferred
or $600 without the scope and rings.





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150$ tank with valve and whip. No issues. Holds air forever.

400$ plus shipping. 4 hours of runtime, perfect shape no issues. Also have air dryer if interested.

I seem to be getting a whole bunch of these midget pellets in these JSB tins. Jam the mags, fly all over when they feed im gettin couple dozen or more in each of three tins so far…

Specify item or items of serious interest and I will send details and photos.

PayPal Friends & Family, (add 4% to cover fees if PayPal Goods & Services), " [email protected] " or USPS Money Order

Trades or partial trades possible, send a picture of what you have to trade. I do not want breakbarrels.



Price Rifles:


$75.00 ------- ATI Nova Freedom Synthetic .22 - PCP Cylinder slow leak, Pump non-functional but included

$270.00 ------- Beeman 1358 Underlever .22

$375.00 ------- BSA Buccaneer SE .177

$290.00 ------- Gamo Urban .22

$325.00 ------- Hatsan AT-44 S-10 QES .25 – like new, in original box

$75.00 ------- Seneca Aspen No Stock .22 - PCP Cylinder leaks, Pump non-functional but included

$225.00 ------- Umarex Notos .22 All original – a dropdown bottle set-up is available for $115.00 with the Notos purchase


Pistols:


$125.00 ------- Crosman Mark I .22

$125.00 ------- Crosman Mark II .177

$125.00 ------- Crosman Mark II .177

$105.00 ------- Crosman Mark II .177

$150.00 ------- Crosman SSP 250 .177

$175.00 ------- Smith & Wesson 79 G .177

$95.00 ------- Umarex P.08 Blowback .177 BB

Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming. Scored 2 FX Royale 400 within a week : a walnut stock .22 from AoA in excellent condition and another walnut stock .22 from Gunstar w/an extra synthetic stock in excellent condition. Next up a FX Royale 500. A must, a walnut stock.

Happy Shooting

Hi All,

I recently received a .3L cf bottle in a HajiNotos kit for my Notos. The bottle has a mfd date of Oct 2020 and an inspection duration of three years. Any reason for concern?

Thanks!

Excellent condition with box outstanding by pod if you are serious in the shooting, this is a must

$375 shipped to your door Conus….

Selling my well taken care of compressor with about 20 hours on it. Works well. Greased every 6 hours. Local pickup only from Pasadena CA it’s too heavy to ship . Pics coming soon $1000 cash, Zelle, PayPal f&f.

Looking for opinion on a good scope with lighted reticle that lights up real good in day time

Was middle 70s here in Michigan yesterday
Critters were out but only got one decent shot on a tree rat! 39 yards rested on a tree. Shooting single die Benjamin domes in 14.3 grain .One spot sitting in a big log jam just off the river bank I must have shot half dozen chipmunks but wasn't worth digging them out. Lol

What are some of your airgun rookie mistakes that you learned from? For example, I learned that you get what you pay for. If you are into quality, then don't get the gun that comes in a box on isle 7 next to the gym shorts at Big Five and put a $20 scope on it expecting it to last. I also learned that stores like Wallymart, Big 5, etc. do not sell a high quality ammo and that my cheap airgun with cheap ammo explains a lot about why I made those lousy groups and missed shots on pests. It would be both fun and educamational to read some of your experiences from when you were a newbie.

WANT TO BUY/TRADE FOR an
EDGUN R5M SPECIAL EDITION EXTRA LONG .25, or .30
LESHIY CLASSIC .177 350MM BARREL
LESHIY CLASSIC .30 350MM BARREL

My friend got one of these, and TBH i am stomped.

It will extremely often miss a shot / several shots in a row completely.
It will some times ( like 1 in every 5 shots ) list a speed for a shot at least 1/4 of the actual speed of 970 FPS
And it have a couple of times barked out a speed of over 3000 FPS

I think my friend is lucky the used chrono are just from December and he got at a very low price, which seem to be for good reason

The damn thing are of course fully charged and fully updated ( with the extended sleep update FW )

Needless to say my old FX pocket chrono on his rifle perform as it should.

With some help from @Sleeve28 I had been trying to tune my Sniper HR to get some more FPS and FT-LB out of it, I also had reached out to AOA to get advice from them as well.
I managed to get it up to 901 FPS with 61.3 FT-LB with a 33.95 JSB pellet. I was also looking at maybe trading in the gun for the new 30 cal. Sonoran as they do a power tune that includes a new bottle and really jumps up the speed and FT-LB on that gun, then I thought why can't the power tune be done on my 25 cal. so I called AOA and talked to Shane in the service department and he said they had done a shop .25 and it was shooting a solid 960 to 970 ay 68 to 70 FT-LB, I asked about doing my gun and he said to send it down, so I took it apart and sent the action with the gauges to them and they got it shooting the same vas the shop gun and sent it back to me. Today I went and shot it and was getting 944.2 average after 33 shots with and average of 69.1 FT-LB, I was happy with that! I live in Washinton so guessing the difference from Arizona to here would affect the speed a little.
So if you own a Sniper HR in .22 or .25 and you want some better performance you should call Shane at AOA and get the Power Tune done!
I had a 700 CC bottle already and was into to it for $212! including shipping both ways.
Out of the box I was getting on the crono on with the dial on high power I was getting 862.7 FPS and 56.2 FT-LB with the 33.95 Pellet.
Next thing that I am waiting for is SUB-MOA to build a .25 cal. barrel, Shane called, and they told him 6 to 9 months and they should be making some!!

Happy shooting

Dear Mates,
I am unable to resolve the issue in my Gen I Cricket. Last month I had tuned it for JSB 25.39 Kings @ 920 Fps with Rgg pressure at 132 bar. Since then, would have fired 12 shots at two different occasions as I and taken the gun to a different location around 14 hours drive two weeks back.

Day before yesterday, I saw the guage on plenum showing 125 bar reg pressure instead of set 132/133 bar.
Therefore, to see the difference on fps, I just chronographed again yesterday. Now is the mystery....
First shot was at 935fps and second shot was at 974 fps.....
I had to loosen (anti cw) the HST, step by step, test... and finally by one half circle and 1/8 more, now the avg fps is 930 fps.

I refilled the rifle, the regulator pressure on guage is 125 bar.

Guage may have some issue....But, how did the velocity increase by itself. I am not able to understand .... I request if the Cricket owners/ experts can please share the feasible reason.

Warm Regards

Been having issues at work with a particular boss above me and had a discussion through HR about it. Cut to today when said boss above me fires me. Anyway on a random note... I had a lot of spare time suddenly so decided to do some pellet testing with all sorts of weights at 50 yards. Shot some JSB Deep 25.4 (top left?), FX 25.4 (top right?), JSB 20.1(bottom left?) and AEA 21.9(bottom right?) As well as got some sweet shots on some pest birds that I've had my eye on while the airgun has been getting a tune up. Couldn't sleep so decided to download old premier pro and see if I could try my hand at some video editing since I haven't touched an adobe product since highschool. Anyway... This is what I came up with. Will upload groupings of the pellets at 50yds later with labels along with chronograph data once I sort through it all but for now this is all I got in me for today. This all coming out of my FX Maverick .22, 500mm barrel, at 120 bar, 6mm 12gram hammer, PW 7, preload screw at about 6mm out

Youtube Video

Selling a Brand new in the Box Vortex Gen3 Razor 6-36x56 MOA . Never been mounted at all . USPS MO or PayPal FF only . Posted on a couple sites . I’m enclosing a pic of today’s price on Optics Planet . Text me at (903) 279-1326

$2250 shipped and insured CON US

What's ur favorite gun for hog hunting we are talkin the big Nasty boars what caliber and ammo type ro get thru that nasty front end of theirs easy drop? Or run away and gotta find em?

Hello,

New to the site. Had BB pistols and rifles as long as I can remember. I have a Gamo .177 Hunter with a BSA scope. Break barrel 1000 fps. Still works great after 20 + years. Recently bought a 17 hmr to reach out and touch ground squirrels at 100 yards…beautiful rifle but just too loud for taking multiple shots. The Gamo is only good if I’m on top of the Squirrels at close range.

I just recently discovered the world of PCP and have been really considering the Gauntlet SL series. I like the design and look and prices. I understand the .30 cal is just as loud even with a moderator as .22?

I can’t find any good reviews on the .25 and if it could take a ground squirrel at 100 yards and what would the sound be like with a moderator or even without a moderator?

I like the way I see the Gauntlet .30 hits and I’ve seen enough to think I could want to buy one but I’m afraid it’s going to be just as loud as my .17hmr?

Looking for all of your experiences and wisdom on this subject!


Thank you!
Brian

Question 1: Who in their infinite wisdom designed the Notos magazine, AEA or USAID?

Question 2: Was a public apology made? If so, I missed it.

All seriousness, the rifle is great for the $ but that magazine system is a tad bit less than to be desired. It’s like using braille to load that sucker-no offense to those impaired. Those who Notos, knows…