Good day all. New to the forum. so I got hooked on air powered rifles when I was very young. I would shoot my dads diana that he bought back in the 80s when he was in Italy. whenever I would go visit, my cousin and I would grab the diana in .177 and just have a blast. Got hooked since. I forgot which model it was. Now I own my own diana, few gamos. All break barrel. I want to get my first PCP air rifle. Still deciding which one I want to get.

any people from long island? was wondering where you guys go to shoot? I heard brookhaven has an air rifle range. Never been there before.

I give up , Now I have 3 guns in 177, Veteran #2 , Uragan stranded, And my Prophet # 2 that I wanted as My slug gun.I have tried about five different slugs , I have tried 800 to 1000 and over FPS. And no I am not just going to keep buying slugs and chasing the accuracy that is not there. I got one to group pretty good at 30 yards but not 48 yards, They can not even come close to my pellet accuracy. I expect to drop a sparrow at 30,48, and 70 yards . Yes the little 10 gr JSB pellet is the king in all 3 guns, Well the Vulcan likes the JSB Hades also just a tie .
NSA, Zan, JSB, H&N and a couple other slugs' just tossed in the trash, Yes I have polished my barrel, cleaned it after each slug , I am just going back to my good ole pellets and I hope I have not ruined my barrel shooting all this lead crap in the barrel, Going to Mexico to the Dentist so I want be back for a few days. So I want know until I get back ,
I am just going back to I shoot pellet guns , Not crap slug guns in my barrels anyway. My guns were designed and made to shoot pellets , Not balls. Not slugs, but good ole PELLETS,,,
Oh one more thing , If I was to buy a barrel made for slugs, I will say it again, Designed and made for SLUGS I might start over again.
I got some magazines for sale in the WTS site, I am going to load up all my 177 slugs and stick in the box for free.
Mike

Here's mine, wearing a new outfit.



Some history of the gun here: https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/veteran-short-20.821754/
How it ended up with the chassis/"tactical" stock on it here: https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/og-veteran-tactical-stock.1301222/

I bought this Veteran in Sept of 2018, exactly one year after I'd purchased my USFT. The USFT was everything that I'd hoped, but a VERY specialized field target gun, so specialized in fact, that using it for general use and/or pesting/hunting is a bit cumbersome. You see, the USFT, with a moderator fitted is loooonnnnnggggg. And I wanted something at the other extreme, as short as I could get. And I also wanted more of a general use gun. Hence the Veteran Short. Originally purchased as a .22, it morphed into a slightly longer .20, and more recently the aluminum stock was added.

When a pest needs taken care of, when I want to shoot tiny little groups, when I want to do well in a field target match, when I want a quick pdog or pest session at the family feed lot, the Vet Short can always be relied on to put em right where I want.

My oldest son claimed the .20 Vet as "his" field target gun a few summers ago so this recent change to the tactical stock had to be approved by him. We both shot the aluminum stock on the Standard .177 Vet a bit and discussed our thoughts before deciding to move it over to the sweet little .20 Vet. We both liked the "feel" and decided to make it happen.

The alum stock makes this thing a little porker. I'd guess 12-14 pounds.

26.5 inches overall length so the short and sweet factor is still alive and well.

When an airgun shoots extremely well, I really agonize over any major change to the rig. I'm almost afraid the let out the magic by making changes, so I was concerned in that regard about making the swap to the alum stock, swapping over the scope towers/barrel+air tube clamp, etc. But I shot the .20 Vet this evening with it's new clothes and THIS is a large part of why it is one of my favorite airguns. 5, 5 shot groups at 55 yards. All from a stool and shooting sticks, "hunter class" field target style. These are the results.....


Average group size of 0.557", or 0.97MOA. Not many airguns will shoot like that, especially from that position. And the wildest part is that I felt myself pulling those shots that aren't 10xs! This gun+barrel is very likely capeable of 3/8 inch groups @ 55 yards, if the trigger puller was capable of such.

Just an overall sweet gun, holds a special place for me. I paid $1250 from R&L Airguns in Pueblo, CO 6 years ago. And I've gotten every penny's worth of that amount in enjoyment out of this gun. And most of that is the reliable nature of the thing. Love it.

What happened to the Epic air guns? I watched a few of there videos said the guns was going to be out in Sept, was that 23 or 24 Sept.
Just wondering not going to buy one but I am watching the gun,
Mike

30 cal 600mm barrel shooting NSA 49.5 a Friend sent me his m3 to upgrade and tune.

got this in a trade a few weeks ago. i had it inspected by aoa at the same time. i dont have time to shot it so i will let it go. comes with one magazine. its in excellent like new condition. pm if you want more pictures.
im asking $1100 + shipping . im open to offers and trades. for trades i would consider a krait in 22 caliber most but open to others. i dont use big bore rifles. i accept paypal but can discuss other forms of payments.

***SOLD***22/.25 caliber moderator, Carbon fiber with aluminum ends, measures 7 1/2" long by 1 1/4" diameter
MFG unknown --BUT IT SURES WORKS GREAT (sorry about pictures shinny spot is flash refection)
$75.00 SHIPPED

Sight Mark Wraith HD 4-32x50 digital day/night riflescope.
Basically, this is a brand new scope. I mounted it on my ghost and sighted it in, but I didn’t like the weight of the overall configuration.
Therefore, I’m putting it up for sale. I’m asking $250 TYD. Payment via PayPal.
If you’re interested pm me

.22 Cricket with pardnv008, crosman HPs, 31yrds.

Perfect working order, doesn't miss a shot.
Latest firmware installed.

$675 shipped, PayPal FF

Hello AGN
Looking to sell my Huben K1 in 22 cal.
This is an incredible gun! Accurate and extremely quite. Currently shooting low power but very easy to adjust for more power.
Was bought here on AGN original owner bought it in spring of 2023

Comes with
Hard case with key
Muzzle thread adapter 1/2 unf
Loading gate

Scope not included


$1,500 shipped
PayPal friends and family preferred

Selling my .22 AGT VIXEN short in perfect condition. Accurate and extremely quite with integrated custom BDIS (backward directed internal stripper) moderator.
Great gun, just moving it on for the funds for next project.
It comes with:
Four AGT original magazines, custom 3 mags holder and Butt Stock
Immersive Optics 14×50 MD rifle scope, has all original items in the box
RED SAKER digital night vision model CO-1
Fill probe, case and all original parts. Scope and night vison will be shipped separately.
No trades. $1250 shipped to your door (CONUS ONLY) PayPal F&F or cover fees

I decided to take the plunge and try out the new Pantha/Dynamic platform in the King configuration. A couple of quick points:

• Right out of the box it had a slow leak that took a bit to solve , that ended up being located at the block plug that seals against a delrin washer. Tightening didn't work so I had to remove the plug and clean the matting surfaces and then reassembled it and now no leak
• The screws for the barrel clamp were missing WTF? Thankfully I was able find screws that fit
• After fixing everything the gun shoots great, and is very accurate and consistent withe the regulator set at 90 bar shooting 18gr pellets
• Adjustment of the coarse adjustment power wheel the gun shoots 17gr NSA at 905fps and is stable
• The GRS stock is top notch . It shoulders well and shoots offhand better than any rifle I own.

So aside from the problems I like it but FX needs to get their quality issues figured out. A consumer that doesn't have the skills to fix PCP air rifle issues will be very discouraged.

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Like new FX Crown .22 with Saber tactical chassis. The chassis is Saber Tactical’s newest version. It comes with a 600mm barrel and is tuned for the JSB 18 grain Diablo pellet. The gun was purchased from Utah Air last June.

No trades. $1450 shipped. PayPal

My HW 30 .177 and 97 .25 have sat for 2 years, stored muzzle up in a gun safe. Took them out yesterday and both shot all over the place, 3 to 4" groups. I shot over 20 rounds through both with no improvement. The groups varied both horizontally and vertically, but vertical stringing was most apparent.
I figure the vertical stringing is caused by inconsistent velocity but don't understand the wide horizontal spread.

My first thought is that the seals aren't sealing properly from sitting so long. Both rifles have Vortek seals. Could they need re-lubing?

Is there any way to re-lube the seals without taking the rifles apart?

Or should I just keep shooting them?

Any ideas?

No trades, I'm trying to build up a down payment for a house and unfortunately these are the ones that get the least attention, so I hope to find them a new home. I've shot the Evol recently, but the others I haven't picked up in several months and they were down some, so blanket statement that they leak. Not sure if you shot them regularly if you'd notice. All prices include shipping in US. Payment Paypal F&F Please ask questions, and can provide more pictures on request

AAA Evol Mini .22 with PRS Lite stock and Magpul grip and 2 factory mags. No issues, currently tuned to 25fpe $2200 or $2100 with oe furniture
Has a Hawke Frontier 3-15 model 18120 which is a fantastic light weight scope with great glass, suits it well, can include it with the vortex rings for +$500


Daystate Huntsman Regal Huma Regulated .22 with 2 factory mags RH stock, spotless wood $850
Has Hawke Airmax 4-12 AMX model 13130 in BKL low rings that goes perfect with the gun can be included for +$250


Daystate Air Wolf MCT .22 with 3 factory mags, charger, keys, is a 1/4 moa gun at 30yds. has a couple pressure marks, sling studs installed $1100
Has Aztec Emerald 5.5-25 SFP and FX No Limit Rings, can include for +$250


Wicked Air Rifles Flex .30 17" barrel, ninja reg, cobra valve $800

Currently have a M3 in 25 Cal 600MM and 30 Cal 700MM. Love them both but struggle to find a practical purpose for the 30cal. Wanting to see what your favorite calibers are? Was thinking of turning the 600MM into a 25 cal pellet shooter and the 700MM into a 25 Cal slug gun. I mainly bought them to hunt but now also enjoy shooting them and plinking out at distance. Probably wouldn't hunt anything larger than rabbits and squirrels. Any feedback on calibers is welcome.

How far would you feel safe shooting up to a .30 cal slug without a backstop? I want to shoot in a pasture that is 900 yards long with trees at the back and no houses beyond. I don't want to put in dirt piles as berms because I have a farmer who cuts the hay and it would make his job more difficult.

I ordered a Umarex Gauntlet through Pyramid Air. My order status went from processing, to "modify". Does anyone know what that means?

I've been pissed off all day, early this morning I shot at a big rat at 39yrds.I swore I hit him. Went to get him and he wasnt to be found. He was on my back fence, I assumed he made it to the neighbors side. I didnt have my micro disk in my pard so I didnt record it. So tonight before going to bed, I decided to check for activity. I saw an eyeball glowing, put the crosshairs on his head, squeezed off a shot and nailed him. He danced a jig and I thought I was going to lose him under the fence, so I put another one in him. Went out to get him and turns out it's the same rat I hit this morning, he has a wound high up on his back and the killing shot in his ear! I'm happy now. I hate losing any animal I've shot.

New R10 SE from AOA came last night not too long before dark, while it was double boxed the gun was fairly loose in package and the lock/accessories was sliding around loose in box luckily nothing was dinged up..
My question is why is it when you buy a 1200.00 air rifle they send you a fill probe that cant be used w/o a adapter, every mid level or cheap air rifle Ive bought you could use probe right out of the box.. you would think spending that much money they would give you a probe you could fill gun up with without ordering parts.. Even though I only spent 700.00 on gun its still a almost 1200 gun.
Love the looks of the gun and feel other then length of pull is too long, measured 14.5 in and I need around 13.50-13.75 to be comfortable. Has anyone put a after market butt pad on theirs to shorten length of pull and if so where did you get it, been looking and cant find anything but adjustable ones.
Ask AOA to try to pick out a gun with decent wood and they did find a pretty nice one. Cant wait to get new probe and adapters for present one so I can shoot gun. Only took pic of one side of gun as other side is pretty plain.

I had a thought this morning. Does anyone shoot bullets in your airgun?

Still in the early stages of my serious interest in airguns, I now have springers, co2, ssp and multipump guns. If something breaks, I imagine with the help of folks on AGN I can learn what parts I need to repair.

I am not at all handy but I enjoy trying to learn how to do simple maintenance. But my screwdrivers and allen wrenches, which worked fine for my firearms, never seem to fit just right. For supplies I basically have Pellgunoil and Ballistol.

In the Army we always had a basic parts list and it didn't matter what kind of unit it was, they included what parts, tools, oils, lubricants and other supplies were likely to be needed to perform preventive maintenance, and commonly needed repairs for the lower levels of maintenance.

I have looked on line and did not find anything like that for airguns. It would be great to hear the comments on this from those who are more skilled and knowledgeable than me (which would include just about everyone). What tools, parts and supplies do you have for basic level maintenance?

Hello AGN,

Looking to sell some pellets that I do not use. 4 seals tins of AA 16 gr, 2 seals tins of JSB Hades, 1 full tin of JSB Hades (no tape but never used, how they came from AOA) and two 3/4 full tins of AA and Hades pellets. Also throwing in partial box of FX Hybrids. My asking price is $135 via PayPal shipped USPS 2-3 day.