Just now opened a box from Paul Porch of Paul’s Custom Targets and all I can is WOW!

The three different styles of targets were oh so carefully boxed in expanded foam and foam peanuts. Why is this important you might ask? The face plates are painstakingly painted (Look at the detail!) and no one wants to have them scratched up before getting to show them off to their shooting buddies.

The three targets I received one is a traditional AAFTA style target painted hoot owl made from a very heavy gage steel. This ain’t your run of the mill Gamo rat on the run target! I put it on my scales and at four pounds, that’s about another full pound of steel.

Something I noticed right away is, there are no bolts or pop rivets protruding from the front. It’s all TIG welded. Also, this particular target has the lever arm for the reset line off to the side and about four inches in length. You won’t throw your shoulder out resetting this baby.



Next target I took out of the box is his NEW self resetting with a squirrel faceplate. The faceplate is a smaller version of his traditional squirrel FT targets but it doesn’t need to be big. Out of the box it’s ready to shoot for guns producing 14-25 FPE and are adjustable with a wrench if you feel the need. They will work on 12 FPE but is distance dependent. If you’re shooting WFTF, just be sure to ask for the 12FPE model at no extra charge.

This little guy is so cute I’m going to regret shooting him for sure.



And last but not least, his new “Post” spinner. The beauty of this compact little flower is, you can attach it to a fence post or tree (or other suitable type of mounting surface) and get it off the ground out of the grass. You can mount it horizontal or vertical to suit your shooting needs. And it’s small enough you could mount several around your shooting range with a couple of drywall screws and practice different size KZ’s at different distances and not have to get up and move a target device.





Give Paul a call at 910-622-7632 or visit his website www.paulscustomtargets.com and pick out your next set of targets.

About three weeks ago I did some trading plus funds out of state for this Skout EVO. I got it home a few days later, aired it up, shot about 40 shots, and the gun seemed to shoot well, then I went to fill it again and the air started leaking out. Darn... Turned out the HPR was where it was leaking.

I called Skout and reg parts were sent out the next day which I received four days later. I installed them and the same leak persisted. I called again, said what had happened, and requested a whole HP Reg assembly be sent, however I was overlooked because no parts showed up. When I called 6 days later they apologized when they realized the parts hadn't been sent. Miffed I asked for 2nd day shipping which they did for me. I installed the HP reg assembly which held up after a 4000 psi fill but there was a leak where the bottle gauge screwed into it's housing. I tightened it and that leak was stopped.

Finally I could get going!
I want to use this EVO in a match called the FullMonty/FM, a new UFT match format here in AZ, that is 72 shots on heavy duty steel FT targets, consisting of 2 shots at closer targets, 2 shots at mid range, and two at the longer distances, for 12 lanes, from 11y to 100Y.

Why I chose the EVO?? It's because it meets some personal requirements.
#1 It's a heavy gun which helps it to be steadier off of the bucket and sticks like people use in HFT and the way this match is prescribed to be shot.
#2 It has high cap mags which means fast follow up shots within a time limit of 4 minutes of 6 shots, and since I can have loaded 30 shot mags ready to go before the match starts it's something I won't need to think about during the match. BTW these mags are awesome!
#3 I like cocking from the left side even though I am a right handed shooter so I was able to switch it to the left side.
#4 It's also a smooth cocking gun with very minimal cocking resisitance which I do enjoy having.
#5 Is it's available with a faster twist 22 cal LW barrel/15.75 per inch - mine being the 600mm, which works well with my choice of slugs, those being the Altaros 40gr Kings and their 32.2gr Smooths, since I plan on competing in the slug division, and that I don't much care for using pellets for long range.
and I wanted 22 cal because some of the KZ holes are 3/8ths inch and that the 25cal or 30 cal projectiles don't give much room for error.

Some other aspects I found out when I got to shooting it.
With the skeletonized butt the LOP is a bit shorter which suits me better.
The ARCA rail is great and goes back far enough to balance on my tripod perfectly and it has MLOK rails so I can mount a pic rail on for my bipods.
The Ergos and balance also feel good to me, superior to some rifles I've owned before.
This trigger can be adjusted low and it's very good for an E-trigger. Mine is set at 2oz, and it came that way which is odd but I left it there.
The firing impulse is nice but likely half the reason is the weight of the gun and scope.
I'm not sure on the shot count yet but I should only need to fill once during the match.
And the tunability on this gun is something even I can do, LOL! I've already got it set to 828 fps with 32.3gr which is 49 fpe, which is just below the max FPE of 50 fpe for the FM. I'll explore a bit more on tuning the HPR, the LPR, the Dwell, and indexing the barrel. After all I've just started having less than 80 rounds down range at this point.

At 25Y, which is my zero, it puts most holes touching with both weights of Altaros slugs. But check this out, that's twenty-ish 32.3gr slugs, half at 82Y, and half at 99Y, in near as I can figure 12-16 mph full value winds today. I held off anywhere from .4 mil to .7 mil and this KZ is a 3" circle.
I'm not displeased with the precision capability so far.

I'll update how it all goes....

The tripod is a Fat Boy which I used for todays try.
The scope is a Meopta Optika 6 5-30x56.
Rings are ARC.
And I dug out my old Avet fishing reet with 80 pound line to reset the target.

Since these work by redirecting the flow
just wondering if the airflow gets constricted from repeated use and needs to be cleaned out to be effective?
If "yes", what are you using for cleaning and how often?

.25 Ghost HP, Hawke Sidewinder 4-16 FFP MOA with medium rings.

The riser can be removed and the cheek piece slid directly on the rail, I used M5x5mm .80 pitch grub screws. Just got it setup, reg set to 140b now, it came from AoA with 165b reg, 33.95gr @ 950 fps. Shooting for 910-915 fps with Mk2 33.95. All I need now is time to actually shoot…

Got my first HW97 KT in the Blackline configuration but I was not happy with the hollow sound of the synthetic stock. I filled the buttstock, and it was better but still I wanted something different.



I got a second 97KT, this time with a wood stock, NICE! Wanted to add something of my own so I carved my own pistol grip cap and added a white line spacer. I did a lube tune, debur and polish, brass set back trigger, brass screw kit, trigger guard, safety button and cocking handle along the way. Did well with it and won a few local FT matches.



A bit later on I swapped out the 26mm piston for a 25 and added a Vortek kit... MUCH NICER! I then decided to replace the grip cap with my own rosewood and brass one.



Wanting yet another change I decided to put the 97 action into a laminate LP stock, added a scope riser and made another grip cap.



Bored about a week or so ago I decided to refinish the action, carbon fiber wrapped the scope and painted the sidewheel. Earlier in the year I swapped out the somewhat tired Vortek kit and replaced it with a Macarri spring, buttoned the piston and sliding breech and made my own guides. Here's the latest evolution of my 97.

If I'm using a scuba tank to fill my PCP. Does it matter if scuba tank doesn't have a current hydro test? Besides o rings being good I feel it would be ok to keep using it to fill PCP tank.

Hello all, new fella here. I plan on buying an FX impact m4 soon but want to have all my ducks in a row first as far as having the ability to re-fill. If I were to buy a GX CS3-I compressor...what other items do I need to get to get (In -line filter)? And what fittings etc do I need to ensure I can hook it up to the Impact? Thanks in advance for any help, I'd appreciate it.

FWIW
FX gun owners that use eBay may find it interesting that Cape Fear Airguns is now selling on the platform
Here is a link

just my 2 bids
Edward

Anyone have one? I've been a fan of STO for awhile after having their insert on the Evols that do incredible for their size. Now I'm not using it for quieting down the loudest guns out there actually very quiet guns but it's just to get them near silent, being my Vet Long and my Mutant Short. I like the size, weight and price so gonna try it out. Curious of other opinions.

Fx Panthera hunter compact .177
Pictures are before I converted it to a folding stock and added the Saber tactical arca rail
Includez
-1 .177 magazine
-Saber tactical arca rail
-Saber tactical folding stock kit and a stock and buffer tube (installed)
-Fx case and the Panthera compact
- Donny fl Ryu in box never used
-Clone bipod

STILL UNDER WARRANTY
-Asking $1400 shipped PayPal ff
-Includes the original stock and parts if you are interested in converting it back to stock form.

If interested can add the Atibal 1-6 mirage lpvo and mount for another $250

Thanks for looking..

I have a like new Accutac BR4 G2, with the picatinny QD mount. I've had this a few years, I've gotten out of really shooting what airguns I have left. And this has just been sitting in my safe. Asking 200 shipped TYD. I have excellent feedback on AGN so deal with confidence. Any questions please let me know. I had another one that was an arca QD mount, sold it , but got the boxes mixed up. That's why the box says arca mount. Thanks for looking.

I thought all FWB300 had a long barrel sleeve? This gun is so front heavy with long barrel/sleeve, it's almost better this way!

I would like to thank mubhaur for the custom made front plenum part for my impact m3. The single o ring part fixed the issue of low fps on first few shots. Custom part is much better than the standard fx part. Have had no issue since part was installed.

Used Airforce Condor SS in .25 cal with the Blue frame. Currently shooting 34gr pellets @ 920fps for ~64fpe while still being impressively quiet for the power. In great condition with a few marks but in good working order. Asking $420 shipped CONUS.

So I got a Daisy 887 and 888 for my kids to start out 4h 10 meter and silhouettes. They use a 2.5 oz mini cylinder. I know I can get these filled at a paintball shop.

I own my own business and work real odd hours so im trying to figure out what it would take to fill them at home. I can get a C02 bottle from the local gas supplier. I know I have to either invert them or get one with a snorkle tube. I learned on another thread here that the Daisy part number 5861 (which is no longer available). Is the adapter needed but I should be able to cludge something together with parts available. What I don’t know is what attachments I need to get the bulk CO2 connected to my adapted tank and regulate that. Can anyone give me guidance here?

If you love to shoot airguns and live in the Baltimore DC region it's worth checking out the Izaak Walton League Club in Damascus Maryland. The chapter has an outdoor 50 yard range with covered benches that is exclusively for the use of airguns; this range is very lightly used. Longer distance shooting is allowed on the 75 and 100 yard ranges that are shared with firearm shooters. The chapter also has a dedicated 12 lane Field Target range that hosts matches organized by DIFTA.

Sadly with the decline in interest in the shooting sports, Izaak Walton League chapters across the US are losing members. We need new blood to keep our ranges open.

Post here or PM me if you have questions about the Chapter.

Pellet liner. I don’t need this barrel kit nor the accessories with it. Last .30 cal barrel kit on here with a moderator sold for $300.

I’m including a magazine too.

$200 shipped.

Decided to air the old BSA spitty today, one from the collection that hasn't left the rack for over 4 years now.....



.....and as soon as I started shooting, had a bit of a face palm moment questioning why I'd left it sooooo long.

Yeah I know this should really be in the PCP section, but there is no doubting these unusual rifles are 'traditional'.

Being a springer man, it really messes with your senses breaking the breech open, and setting the hammer with just the slightest of force. Once you've locked the barrel and settled in for the shot, the springer feeling kicks in again, until...you let the trigger off and......almost nothing....just a quiet pop! It really takes some getting used too!

I rebuilt this one about 4 years ago, and did some slight mods to the valve (increased poppet size to reduce flow through throat) and now its returning around 55 usuable shots at 11fpe before there is a notable drop.....quite impressive from its tiny little 50cc ish cylinder.

If you ever get the chance to own or try one....go for it. These BSA barrels are superb, the faux 2 stage trigger can be made light and crisp, and the overall shooting experience is a refreshing break from the norm.....

Have 3 scopes. Bushnell Elite 4200 4-16x40 standard duplex $325.00, Bausch Lomb Elite 4000 4-16x40 standard duplex $350.00, Bushnell Elite Tactical 5-15x40 Mil-Dot $350.00 All scope nice shape were on rim fire rifles

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I have a Barra 250z in excellent working condition gun functions as it should very accurate and powerful. It has a custom paint job. No scope included. It has bipod skeleton stock 0° for grip
Looking to sale for $385 lower 48

Over the last few months it seems my dream guns keep coming up for sale. This time a late model .22 AAA Paradigm. I just couldn’t help myself. To offset the cost, I’ve got a few from my stable for sale . A few that I never thought I’d ever move on. I’ve even started moving a few powder burners. Man I can’t wait to get my hands on this one. Not sure if the seller visits here or not , if he does. Thank you.

Now I need to get up to speed on what makes this rifle tick.

I’m reading through the Evol master thread now , but right off the top are there any recommendations? Yes I have a pile of JSB MRDs what else?

For years I have been financially disciplined denying myself any and all luxuries as a security guard in Southern California I had no choice. However, I decided to reward myself with a new PCP rifle and I diligently researched my purchase for many months and finally settled on the Barra 250z .25 caliber. I purchased a scope, silencer, stainless steel screw kit, o-ring kit, and a trigger kit before I ordered the rifle. Having watched all the YouTube reviews on the gun, their was unanimous agreement that the trigger on the 260z was a spongy, gritty disappointment.

When my gun arrived, I disassembled it, cleaned the barrel, inspected all the o-rings, cleaned up all the excess factory grease, polished a few parts, and then I made a devastating mistake that would take me down a dark rabbit hole and ultimately shatter me and lead me to writing this post. I installed the Rogue Trigger Kit thinking that it would be a significant improvement at least, but was disappointed. It didn't solve the spongy, unpredictably breaking ,gritty trigger. Now he who has never sinned may cast the first stone, but I had the audacity and stupidity to punch out a roll pin holding a sear in the trigger mechanism in order to polish a couple surfaces in hopes I could reduce some of the grittiness. I had no idea of the pandora's box I had just opened.

After a little cleaning up of the sear edges, I proceeded to put the trigger back together. The first sign something was wrong, was the tiny spring in the center of the trigger mech had exploded out of it's place when I punch out the roll pin. No, it didn't go flying into oblivion, that would happen later. I was trapped in a awkward position that after about 6 hours of working with a couple picks I could not get the tiny spring back into place. IN fact, I couldn't even see why or where it was stuck since it was at the center of the trigger mechanism. I finally concluded that the only way back was to punch out another roll pin to give myself room to move another sear out of the way with a pick and return the spring back into position. As I type this, I can't help but notice that words at this point simply cannot describe the experience of trying to fix this problem, but I will give you a thumbnail sketch of the never-ending torcher chamber I found myself in.

I am not an octopus and have but two hands. I am holding the block and using gravity to manipulate the loose sears requiring me to constantly bend over and turn the block at just the right speed and position to try and get things into position again, all the while fighting the fact that light travels in a straight line and it is impossible to see around dark tiny corners. This goes on literally all night until 4 am when my cognitive functions and emotional control abandoned me and I grabbed a pair of hemostats, and ripped the blanking spring out. Of course, this resulted in a spring that was contorted, twisted, and stretched beyond repair. I wisely went to bed.

After another fun day at work doing armed security at a huge retail shopping plaza where I am the guy they call whenever there is any angry, insane, drunk or drugged out belligerent person no one else can deal with. I return to my trigger project day 3. I start with a feeble misguided attempt to bend and twist the spring back into a working form for 2 hours until I accept the futility of the effort. I then get on eBay and order a kit of 230 tiny springs with 23 different sizes and shapes and wait for a few days. When it arrives, II look at the assortment and think, "Yes! I nailed it." However, on closer inspection I realize no I didn't. Springs have many specifications, including some I am sure I am not even aware of. Lets just start with the basics. There is the thickness of the wire, the length of the spring, the outer diameter of the spring coils, the number of coils, etc. At first glance, a spring might look like another spring but upon closer inspection you realize they aren't even close.

I am not a quitter and I get the brilliant idea that I could combine a couple springs which are about the same size, intertwine them, super-glue both ends and Walla....I will save you the horrific details of that endeavor and skip forward to 7 hours later at 3 am after dremmeling out some of the holes in the sears to fit the springs. I went to sleep so I could wakeup at 6 am for another fun day at work. Now, just repeat that last sentence 2 more times with changing details different days.

I am so far past done with this, that I am going to have to call Webster's Dictionary and tell them they need to add another word for where I am because there are none that even begin to scratch the surface of describing where I am mentally and emotionally. Hyper-frustrated, super-irritated, exhausted, angry, and teetering on the edge of completely losing it, whatever form that may take, I don't know.

So, I gathered myself and started with first principles of problem solving. First, I needed to clearly define my outcome which is the following: To find the shortest, least expensive path to solve this problem permanently, in the most expeditious way possible. I would prefer a completely different or an after market trigger, as I think replacing mine with another factory trigger that sucks is not an optimal solution, but I don't know even what is technically possible. I have destroyed my trigger. and I am so damaged psychologically and emotionally that I never, for the rest of my existence, will work on a trigger again, how ever long that may be. So, then it comes down to money, of which I have none, as I over-extended on this entire venture. I have no idea what it costs, or even who do I seek out to solve this problem. My gun before I was able to even take one shot, has become an oversized paperweight. I have humbly exposed my stupidity as a tale of caution to others and deserve any and all criticisms and blame. I did this to myself and take full responsibility. My only question is "Can someone please point me in the direction where I can get off this ride, I don't want to be here anymore."

We in NorCal are blessed to have Scott Schneider (Motorhead AG Tuning Services) and Cameron Kerndt (camsprecisionairguns) as local field target competitors and friends to buy guns from, tune/modify guns and share their combined state, national and world champion field target experience and tutoring. They've improved my shooting skills and enjoyment immensely.

Three of these guns have been graced with their airgunsmith skills and they are shooters. Only the 1701P remains untouched except for the addition of a Williams air gun rear sight.

I just acquired the Daystate for an "I can't pass it up" price from a fellow FT competitor and while it doesn't fit the image of a target gun it is amazingly accurate, has a fabulous trigger, to my eye is the most beautiful air rifle currently produced and is infinitely easier to carry afield than the magnificent Steyr which, in its current configuration, is a handful of a gun.

I seldom post "Lookie what I have" pictures at random, but I thought I'd share these, being as I am a spring gun guy and never wanted to own a PCP, lol.