Recently, I've been helping some friends get started in 10M Air Pistol Competition. What, I've found is that there are now painfully few 10M friendly pistols that can be had in the sub $500 range for folks looking to get their feet wet with decent equipment. Along those same lines, I ended up picking up a used Crosman 2300S to play around with. What I've found in that pistol is that it's basic quality, accuracy and ease of use make it a good candidate for mods to use it for 10M shooting. IMHO, only grips, trigger and sights keep it from really excelling in the 10M world .

That said, it seems so evident to me that Crossman is already sitting on 90% of the hardware to make a 10M specific match pistol if they would just recognize the gaping hole in the current market. :
Here is what I'm thinking for a new 2300 Match model:

- Start with the 2300 body and frame.
-Use the Lothar Walther barrel and power adjuster currently used in the 2300S version
-Add the trigger group from the 1701P or Benjamin Prod
-Add some better sights adjustable rear and blade front) sights tuned to 10M needs. Maybe upgraded from the 2300T but not as elaborate as the 2300S.
- Add a target specific grip with thumb shelf and adjustable palm shelf( similar to what is currently found on the $250 AV V10) . The grip could be wood or composite really

Such a pistol would:

• give a shooter a easy and cheap to feed C02 driven pistol that would deliver 60-80 shots on one (sub $1) CO2 cartridge.
• Alleviate cocking struggles often associated with single stroke pneumatic pistols . This would be especially appealing to youth , women and senior shooters.

-Provide excellent balance and ergonomics for one hand shooting.
- Likely have a retail price of $450 ish in my estimation.

All that said, I know I can build my own 2300 in this configuration 9and am currently working to do so) but it would be nice if newbies could just order one direct as they can now with the 2300T/2300S.

I used to own one but never really ran the upper limits of it. My question would regard .25 caliber. In complete stock form (hammer weight and spring) what is the max reg pressure it will operate? IE the max reg pressure the stock hammer and spring will over come and still run consistent numbers ?

Hey all.

So I’m looking for something in .30 cal. Beyond that I’m not sure. Basically I have a lifetime’s worth of .30 pellets and slugs but nothing left to shoot them with, and it’s more trouble to sell them than it is to just buy a new gun to make them disappear the old fashioned way.

Let me know what you have. My price range is flexible, but I know what things cost.

Thanks

Brand new never opened. $45 shipped PayPal f&f

The Mora is easily more accurate than my impact and Panthera. The issue at first was the speed would drop and after filling the speed stayed the same and continued to drop. I took the regulator out and cleaned it. The big issue now is the gun will not pressurize and the gun reads zero on the reg. I set the regulator to max pressure and same issue. Any ideas? I also set the first stage reg higher and same issue.

Got a custom .218 sized mag from Kelly, i checked all the chambers and they are .218 sized. I put it on my rifle but noticed that the barrel would need to be realigned to the magazine, it is slightly smaller than the mag I had on my rifle. So if you put it on your gun it will likely need to be realigned.

In the picture tye mag is filled with .218 sized 36gr H&N slugs

Selling for $210 shipped, I got it from Kelly for $239 shipped.

Ok. After reading tonight about a poor soul who BAUGHT a 20 year safe queen gun and second cock it’s locked up.
It rings a bell of reinforcement on why using them at least once a month is not only rewarding and pleasing .. Its mandatory for proper lubrication dispersion.
Heat created softens the lubricants and Re releases them subjugate to sitting hardening.. light surface rusting can be smoothed off and new lubes applied.

Secondly , you could coat the outside of the gun with as much oils as you want… Rust will find a way. It’s like life.
internally it only takes a little to cause a hang up in a gun that’s been sitting in a safe. Only to be in the hands of the poor soul who knows nothing thinking he BAUGHT ” private Malone’s Corvette..”. Now that is a old one. and has a paper weight on his hands.

Thirdly. Here is the one that will flame many safe sailors. THIS INDUSTRY IS A TINY SPECK … NOW ADD IN THE 1% w/o would want to collect for later return On your dollar. I’m going to let you in on a secret. IF YOUR LUCKY YOU DIE AND YOUR KIDS INHERIT AND ARE AIR GUNNERS TO.. IF NOT, YOUR BETTER HALF, LOVED YOUR PASION AND KNOWS ONE OF YOUR GOOD FRIENDS WHO MAY HELP. IF NOT ,,,…CHANCES OF YOUR PRIZED COLLECTION IS GONNA BE EITHER GIVEN TO NIECES AND NEPHEWS WHO WILL LET IT RUST IN A GARAGES AS THEY MAKE VIDEOS ON TOMORROWS SOCIAL MEDIA.

I don’t condone collecting for desire to have a series of guns you love and will use, and shoot and enjoy.. That being said I know a few who buy them with hopes of keeping them as the day they were built … NEVER EVEN SHOOTING THEM. DOING MUCH MORE FUTURE DAMAGE THAN GOOD.
I have several so called collectable guns that I use ,hunt and enjoy. Do I try to abuse them HELL no.., But I sure as hell appreciate their value and the workmanship the designers made them for when successful hunts happen or 10 rings are hit.

LIKE I SAID many times. You paid for it. You should maintain it properly and shooting them does not loose their value.
Even if you have #1 of 5 made.
suit on ……..

Not using and enjoying something you have paid for. Is like not getting busy with your girl ,saving her for the next guy. What good is a eagle who never gets to fly or a Ferrari that never gets to go fast.
Im sure I’ll get 20 reasons of dereliction of my view or opinion.
Remember , you can’t take it with you, and they sure are not hauling a safe in a hurst.
If your lucky your child can continue with proper maintenance ,continue to enjoy it’s fine craftsmanship. ….Or ."…..the garage sale gift that sits rusting




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Still trying to hit the star with TX#3.
Field Target on Sunday, 50 shots at the yard targets off the bucket and sticks..
Then cleaned and lubed 500 H&N FTT, 8.64gr, 4.52mm pellets.
(That is what I use.)
Then, at the star with H&N FTT.
Holes not as sharp as with the WC, huh?
Still 20 shots, standing, offhand at 10Y.
A couple got away:

I was at the scuba shop getting a tank filled today and the owner there asked why I don’t get a large steel tank and keep it in my garage. He suggested a 200 tank. Filing it is the same price as my small tanks and I was wondering if anyone else is doing that. He said he has two customers he fills them for. Also he is filling them to 6000 psi for them.

So we all know large cf tanks last for 15 years and need hydro test every 5 years. After 15 years shops won't even fill or hydro test it anymore.
So question is, how long does bottles on pcp last for? Do they need to be hydro test evert 5 years? Can I keep using my 480cc bottle after 15 years or do I toss them away? I haven't heard anyone sending their small pcp bottles for hydro testing.

So today wife says “I really struggle with thinking of a present for you for Xmas this year, but how about another airgun?”

I wasn’t really in the market for another given that I got an M4 and a Ghost this year buuuut… here we are now I am thinking about guns I was sort of eyeing and thinking about but didn’t pull the proverbial trigger for one reason or another. Cause isn’t that what presents are for? Getting things you wouldn’t buy for yourself? On the list are:

RTI Mora - though the standard seems to be sold out and the sniper may be a little long…

RTI P3 - thinking about it can’t remember why I never got that one…

FX King - maybe the new synthetic? Though I got annoyed with FX for not fixing we’ll known bugs with the M4. But when you get them to do what they’re supposed to?! Oh boy…

BRK Pathfinder - maybe something light and fun for the woods? Loving the Ghost so maybe another BRK…

I know it’s hard to pick/recommend a gun without knowing for what purpose, but if you were offered “pick any” today, what would you pick? I mostly plink in the backyard anywhere from 40 to 75y and occasionally 100y, other than that hunting/pesting small stuff with airguns. All in .22 and .25 and don’t really want to go bigger.

Thanks in advance!

Back in August I purchased a PCP air rifle, then I purchased a Vevor Compressor. When it arrived the box was damaged. After inspection one of the cooling line fittings was broke off, no big deal to replace. I also found the top air line bent. I contacted Vevor for a replacement, they refused and wanted a video of it running. I told them they were nuts to think I was going to start a damaged 4500psi compressor and video it for them. They persisted and requested a video before anything could be done. I turned the table on them and requested an email of them accepting liability if anything went wrong while making their video. They immediately refunded my money and said dispose of the compressor. I took the compressor to a company in Edmonton AB that deals in high pressure SS air lines. They inspected and assured me that the lines are meant to be formed and the extra bends are no issue. At this pint I hunted down the special oil required and filled it. When I plugged it in and hit the start button, all it did was buzz or humm. The Vevor compressor failed to start. I can turn the compressor by hand and it rotates.I tested the start capacitor and its good. I dont think the start capacitor is getting power. Can anyone shed some light on this problem, it would be greatly appreciated. I am almost at the end of my patience regarding this venture and tending to want to sell the Air Rifle and be done with it





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Seling my FX Crown MKII 600mm in .25, with 480cc CF Bottle
Saber Tactical Chassis (Gen 2)
Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 6-24x56mm Second Focal Plane Illuminated Reticle & 20xHalf Mil-Dot Reticle
Extra High Athlon Scope Rings
Includes Power slug kit & adjustable pin probe (Installed)
Harmonic Barrel Tuner
OEM FX Moderator
3 FX Crown MK2 Magazines in .25
FX padded hard case -
Bi-pod is not for sale.
I am asking for $1,900 OBO.

(I paid over $3,200 for everything you're going to receive, please no low ballers, serious inquiries only, this Crown has been treated with the highest level of care and has undergone regular maintenance checks (o-rings replacements, silicone greased in high friction areas, etc, etc)

Thank you!

2x 28 inch
1x 42 inch

all barely used with all buckles and zippers working.

$200 shipped PayPal f&f only please

Excellent shape. works well. $250 shipped PayPal f&f

Big sale going on with select FX rifles, at Bullet Central.
Use code WELCOME10 for an ADDITIONAL 10% off.
Brand new Impact M3's for $1474
Dreamlines and Wildcats for just over $1000 and up,
Crowns laminates at just over $1450,
Just use the code WELCOME10 for the additional 10% discount.

One of the funniest comments
I’ve read got me to thinking.(https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/fx-panther-no-hype-review-and-tests.1282059/post-1405500)

If they made a movie about airguns the cast would look like this:

















*almost forgot mod3



AS THE PELLET TURNS - Coming to a theatre near you!

I just got my

Athlon Optics Ares ETR UHD 15-60x56​

in last night and did a quickie mounting this morning. More on that later.
First impressions were VERY positive.
Beautiful package complete with sun shade, lens covers AND a very well made Parallax wheel!

More to come!

Starting this weekend, I'm full on setting up my .25 Redwolf EFT rig. This means closest targets at 20 Yards = check.
This also means furthest target is 100 yards with a 4" KZ = check.
as this is a second focal plane scope, SFP, it will mean i should set my dope card (click values) up on a specific magnification, lets say at the max of 30X, but, I'm aware target acquisition is and FOV is much harder at max mag, so for acquistion and ranging I'll probably use 20 X the up the power to 30 X to take my shots. In case you are not aware, a second focal plane scope holdover points change as you change magnification levels.
First Focal Planes remain the same.

I just stumbled upon this shop this morning. Have any AGN members done any business with Archer Airguns Part Store?


If so, how was your experience? Do they have quality products? Reasonable prices? Good customer service? Let others read about your experience with this shop.

As new in box brocock sniper xr in .22. $800 plus shipping. PayPal is fine. Currently shooting 16 gr at 888 fps with sd of 2.9.

Hi everyone! My CS4 has been a workhorse for the last 50 hours of run time up until the weather got cold. Now that the temperature dropped and the unit is in my garage, when turning it on it pumps very very slowly. I cleaned the check valve located underneath the burst disc as well as the check valve located in the steel pipe coming from the head to no avail. I found a video from Jason at GX that recommended to add water to the grease pot to flush out any debris or possibly excess grease from the internal check valve located within the high-pressure piston (which requires disassembly to clean or replace)

Has anybody tried this method yet and what were your results?

Hi guys!

I'm new to the FX Impact M3 world, so I'm trying to find the way to get the best of my gun. I have a 700mm .22 with a superior heavy liner, the rest is stock. My objective is to shoot medium weight slugs (~25 gr) with precision as far as possible. I don't really care about sacrificing the total number of shots that I can get out of my bottle.

I'm currently pushing JSB KnokOut slug 25.39 gr .217 at about 930 FPS average. These are my tuning settings:

First reg: 155 bar
Second reg: 115 bar
Macro: 16
Micro: 4 and 3/4
Valve: 4 lines

I'm still getting quite a high standard deviation in FPS but the gun is nearly new, so it should take some time to settle.

Do you think that I should push for higher FPS for my objectives? Can I achieve that by simply increasing the pressure of both regulators?

Thank you

Full reseal and tune just done by Martin, tuned for 18gr at 930, has the huma reg asking $1000 plus shipping PayPal with no fees, comes with huma reg installed and the factory reg scope and bipod not included View attachment 12869.jpegView attachment 12872.jpeg

Vector Optics Veyron 6-24. FFP, non-iluminated. Used, but in great condition, no issues. Paypal F&F or please add fees. Comes with everything shown. $185 shipped