AGN'ers!
While my airgun is fairly well tuned now, I am wondering about why the "Tuning Magic" starts with "Pick a speed/FPS." That seems rather arbitrary to me.
Why does it not start with getting good accuracy first? How does one know that a particular pellet will perform it's best at say 930 FPS without shooting it at various speeds in order to find that desired accuracy?
1.) Most advice is "880-920ish FPS is a good range." Good advice, at least that narrows it somewhat.
2.) Some pellets, such as the RD's seem to need a faster speed, at least that has been my experience and much of the advice here.
Between the items above there could be a large disparity between the two.
So, why not shoot for accuracy by making the same adjustments as one would use for a "95% Tune/Knee" after shooting an ample amount to determine accuracy/or not. Then check that speed/FPS. Then adjust the regulator up slightly and adjust it back to the FPS that is the best performance for the pellet? Is it because of the economy of air is best doing it by guessing the FPS first? It just seems to me that finding accuracy then adjusting per the 95% rule might make more sense.
I'm not stating that any method is wrong, just questioning the reasoning for most tunes.
What am I missing?
mike

PS: I understand that there are many sweet spot nodes within about 10-15 FPS or so it seems. Depending upon the barrel whip action/pellet/speed combo. So, it's entirely possible to have accuracy nodes within say 882-897, 897-912, 912-927, etc. Right? I'm guessing that you would need to find each of those nodes and settle on which is best?

This is my situation. I need a vacation.

Selling several of my scopes and night vision optics. I can provide more specific photos of the items on request. All are in new to like new condition. Prefer payment by Paypal F&F or US postal money order. Best offers considered.

1) NEW Blackhound Optics Genesis First Focal Plane 4-14 x 44 MIL reticle with sunshade, rings, levels. $350 shipped to the first 48 states.

2) LIKE NEW Megaorei 2 digital day/night vision scope camera with 4" viewscreen, infrared light with mounting accessories and new SD card. $90 shipped to the first 48 states.

3) LIKE NEW ATN X-Sight II HD 3-14x digital day/night scope with infrared light, sunshade, comes with everything as bought new. Fox Optics remote battery pack cord to attach an external battery for extended operation. Firmware has been updated to the latest version. $350 shipped to the first 48 states. Re-posting from previous ad.

I'm not affiliated with AoA or AAA but just wanted to post this. Just got an email notification that AoA is having their July 4th sale and are offering $350 off any AAA rifle. If you're on the fence on getting one of these fine rifles because of cost, this might be your chance. Still expensive but any discount is welcomed. I just placed my order and I'm super excited.

They are also having a sale on their Brocock Atomic XR Air Pistol/Rifle which is $350 off as well.

Happy 4th of July guys!

I have 4 tins not pictured of the MRD that are in my range bag.

All tins are full/new. I will trade for jsb knock out .30 or fx hybrid .30 slugs

I will take 300 shipped for the .22 KNOCK OUTS

I will take 230 shipped for the .22 MRDS

Buy all for 500 shipped.

PayPal ff or add fees

Pick up in ct or MA

Shipping from MA

I absolutely love this rifle, it is a laser shooting pellets but I am switching to slugs. I bought it from Talon Tunes in late March and put maybe a tin of pellets through it. I moved the cocking lever to the left side and when I switched it back one of the tiny screw heads stripped (see photo), so I am heavily discounting for this very minor issue (a replacement screw can be gotten from Kalibrgun). Price includes UPS ground insured shipping to the lower 48 states but does not include the scope, rings or bipod shown in the photo. I take PayPal F&F and have sold several rifles here in the past. I might consider a similar quality slug shooter in .22 as full or partial trade










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Hi all, brand new here, first post. I ordered a Wolf Airgun mod for my Crosman 2240 in late April this year. Shipped from Poland and went through International USPS arrival in Miami on May 21. Nothing since... My understanding is if customs seizes something they send you a letter explaining what they seizedand why.its contraband along with a form with options that you can persue with Customs. I got nothing to this date, been too quiet. Maybe my tinfoil hat is a bit tight but I'm half expecting the 3 letter boys to show up.

I emailed Wolf and they told me that they were aware of only one of their mods being seized by US Customs since they started about 7 years ago. They also told me the mount for the can I ordered was specific only to the Crosman 2240 and the baffles are 3D printed plastic that they indicated "could be crushed between finger and thumb" so I doubt it would stand up to powder burner use. Thank God I own NO powder burners with threaded muzzles so a sigh of relief there too.

Just asking if anyone has had similar experiences with importied air gun mods being seized during the last year or so and how your situation resolved. Not ashamed to admit I'm a little nervous. Thanks for any feedback.

I have a 20 cal. Daystate Air Ranger for sale. Ran it across the chrony. Low 1007, high 1063, ave. 1034. Comes with two 10 rd magazine, Hunter 3X12 X 42 AO scope with scope covers and LDC, synthetic stock and 1 full tin and (1) ¾ full tin of JSB pellets. I have own this since 12/2015. I am the 2nd owner. No issues. $800 plus ½ actual shipping. CONUS. Sold only where legal. USPS Postal Money Order. [email protected] 503-706-9512

Bad mounts? I’m using Hawke 1 piece mounts. 4-12x40 Bushnell scope. It hurts my soul to see this. So the question here is what are the best mounts for magnum springers?

Can I still do it?

Hey gunners!
I have 2 compressors 1-lightning and 1- Tuxing base model both are 2 stage. The Tuxing just needs the high pressure side rebuilt I believe. The lightning needs rewired as it burnt up.
These need work but if your mechanical I think you can make 1 good compressor and have spare parts.
I live in Yuba City Ca. I won't ship these you would have to come get them. I will hold these for 1 week, then off to the dump they go.

Thanx for looking

Dennis

Nielsen Specialty Ammo, Inc has been at the leading edge of American made, high quality, affordable airgun ammunition since 2015. The family owned company operates out of Labadie, Missouri where customer service is a full time job for Nick and 3 of his 5 children, plus two daughter-in-laws. NSA distributes their products direct to consumers, through distributers within the USA, as well as a growing distributor network throughout the world.

In cooperation with Nielsen Specialty Ammo, we're hosting a very special giveaway, actually 4 of them! To thank you for making NSA the most popular slugs in the USA, Nick would like to give back by offering 4 individual winners 30 boxes of any small caliber slugs. That's not a typo! It can be all one slug, or 30 different ones. That's $659 worth of slugs to each winner!



All you have to do is reply below with a few kind words or pictures. Each week we will pick a winner based on the thread # (using a random number generator).

Week 1 begins now and ends July 8th.


ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS:
*Slugs must be in stock (most of them are anyways), and from .17 cal to .303 cal. NSA only ships to addresses within the USA, therefore this giveaway is open to participants within the United States only (void where prohibited). In order to participate in these events, you'll need to be a member of Airgun Nation (so you can submit a reply). Multiple entries by the same contestant will result in disqualification. Claimants must be 18 years of age or older. If you are below the age of 18 and win, you may have an adult, parent, or adult legal guardian claim the prize on your behalf. Prizes must be claimed within 7 days of the event’s end. Winners will be responsible for all state/federal taxes and must provide a completed W9.

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Relisting as previous buyer needed to back out. Up for sale is is an As New Lelya 2.0 in 22 cal. The gun does not have a mark on it and was sighted in only. Price includes the green/brown laminate stock, Wiki replacement gauge if you want to install it to replace the digital gauge, a MTC Viper Connect 3-12x24 scope and mounts, and an Edgun soft case and 3 mags. Have original box, papers, filler and oring kit. Total package is retail $2,181 but will sell for $1,775 plus shipping/ins. once I know final destination within lower 48. If you don't want the scope, mount, Wiki and case I will remove $280. I accept Paypal Friends and Family or add 3% or USPS money orders to save fees.

A lot of people say it is just a gimmick to sell products while some say it isn't. please i will appreciate your real life experience on this, if so then how can one hide his scent while hunting?

... And I am going to the range with the Alpha and the new Taipan Shorty!!!!

What a great way to kick off a celebratory weekend!

WTB .22 Air Arms S500 FAC.

Older version. Not factory regulated.

Looking to sell a used Element Helix 6-24X50 SFP APR-1C MRAD.
It includes an Orion printed parallax wheel which is amazing. Includes everything that comes in the original package. Does not include rings or the Wildcat.
Scope in in great shape but used and has a few slight use marks on it. Scope is in perfect working order. Selling due to a change in my setup. Turret tape will be removed.
$295.00 shipped. PayPal F&F please.

Looking to sell pellets and slugs in .25 cal.

4 sealed tins of JSB Exact 25.39 gr. 350 count. $85.00 shipped. SOLD

4 sealed sleeves of FX Hybrids 26 gr 100 count. $50.00 shipped. SOLD

2 sealed sleeves of ZAN 26.5 gr 200 count. $40.00 shipped

ZAN 37 gr. 120 count. $13.00 shipped

ZAN 29 gr 60 count. $7.00 shipped

$50.00 for all of the ZAN slugs shipped

Paypal F&F please

Hey Guys,
Been playing with tuning my Crown mk2. .25 600mm barrel to shoot Neilson 26.8/ .249 HS-HP-DB slugs.
I'm finding a slightly crooked shot plot.
Any ideas on how to flatten it out?
Reg 144 , power wheel 19 , tfp H
I also found with the same reg pressure pw 16 tfp H I got the same results.
I'm puzzled, could this have to do with dwell or harmonics?
Your thoughts?

Purchased from AOA in 2018. Shoots great, very quiet and very accurate. Currently shooting jsb heavies at 875. Replaced one o ring in the fill port area, and replaced the cylinder-to-block oring. Holds air perfectly. Have never messed with hammer spring or reg. Comes with all factory parts, manual, and two extra mags. Some light scratches on the stock, pics included. Asking $850 Shipped CONUS. Paypal only. Thanks.

Got this AIRACUDA MAX 25 cal and used it for a few videos. Now I’m making room for the next guns. text me if you want it 928-846-0437
This gun is freakin accurate!

Purchased an unfinished (no stippling) Walnut stock for my RAW HM1000x LRT last November. Martin wasn't able to ship it until March '22 and I've been kinda working it off and on now for 3 months. For $595 (not including shipping), the stock didn't contain any fancy grain structure (soft wood) and had filled knot holes on the pistol grip.

I always wanted an original RAW stock made pre-Airforce, having wings around the manometer; however it seemed overpriced in its unfinished state.

Have finished sanding down to 1200 grit paper and she's starting to look nice. Was going to leave the pistol grip un-stippled until I noticed the end-grain on the grip just didn't look nice enough to leave uncovered. Watched some stippling videos and bought a $9.99 HF mini-moto took using diamond bits. Only wanted to stipple the hand grip area of the pistol grip, so left more un-stippled than on OEM RAW's.

Not sure if I want to hit it with a light coat of walnut stain or not to give it a dark complexion, but will go with numerous coats of tongue oil.
Should have it finished sanded later today - still have some tough end grain a minor dents to remove.

I'm hopeful she will turn out much better than I'm thinking ...........

i can wait to get my RTI Prophet II from Francisco. i just home i get it before July 4th Steve From AEAC you wanna review my IRT Prophet II ?

Can anybody give me a line on where I can purchase some of the above.
Thanks

I’m new to the to the forum and PCP airguns. I purchased a 22 cal. Marauder L/W because my wife’s pit bull is deathly afraid of gunfire and she wants me to thin out the starlings at her bird feeders.
I have a ultimate 10/22 I built, so I like to tinker.
So far I’m pretty happy with the accuracy, shot report is very quiet (I can shoot with the pit bull sitting next to me).
So I would like to tinker with my Marauder, I don’t do gimmick modifications to any of my firearms.
I would like advice on truly beneficial modifications to increase accuracy, shot counts, velocity is at the bottom of the list.
I’m not afraid of buying quality parts, I have an embarrassing investment in my 10/22.
Thanks