I do not foresee myself having time to continue competing and most of my shooting is done with pellets. So I would like to trade this for first and foremost an Evol .30 , secondly an Evol Mini .22 , but will also look at other rifles, I am kind of using this rifle as my "sacrificial lamb" so offer up.

I have a stock .22 600mm panthera I used for the Northeast Airgun Classic in April and never really used it after that.

It is shooting 33 gr zan .218 at 970 fps extremely well. I placed 8th in prs and also rung steel with ease during the squatchbomb event.

I will look at other rifles too but really looking for the evols.

It will come bone stock and in close to new shape in the factory fx case.

I can include a 0db 110c moderator which quieted it right down, I can also include some brand new kraford and lypt fat bastard brass weights

I will sell it out right for

$1740.00 shipped

Add $90.00 for the moderator if you want an fde 110c add $110.00 , add $70.00 for the weights.

Scope, rings, bipod, bag... not included.

My feedback is impeccable so deal with confidence.

Just received my used veteran I purchased here from the classifieds. The title is a little click baity, but I need the die hard vet fans help.

As soon as I recieved it, I checked operation, and the anti double load feature doesn’t work. I scoped the gun, shot it, and it shoots flawlessly, but the anti double feed doesn’t work. The magazine cycles every time, whether I’ve taken a shot or not.

Is this an easy fix? Or is there something more sinister involved?
I know the rifle has been taken apart, but we’ve all done that. Just hoping it’s not missing something, or something is broken.

Any help is appreciated

Thanks.

Selling a VERY used Donny fatboy 2 with muzzle break. This was no babied moderator, and price will reflect it. Selling it with muzzle break, and all caliber specific pills that came with it. If you’re looking for a cheap moderator that you don’t mind looking a little rough, this is for you.

Asking $100 shipped firm!

Shop with confidence, I have perfect sales feedback.

Any questions or for pics, message me, and I’ll send them to you.
Thanks for looking.

Had my personal best starling busting session the other day and felt that the Taipan community would get a kick out of it.

It's that time of year where they are flocked together and lots of juvenile birds make easier targets than normal (come towards another laying in the ground, DRT).

Started the evening with a group of 2 down between 55-65 yards. I zero my .22 Taipan Standard at 50 so I know the holdover to approx. 65yds.

Next up, a group at 85yds. 26 clicks on the Optisan did the trick on three more starlings in that tree.

Fast forward a few minutes and I had a group wayyy out. Ranged em at 126yds. Dialed some odd 75 clicks, took the shot, and "poof", starling down. Second shot on the next bird, miss. Third shot, another down at 126.

Lastly, the final bird of the night - clocked in at 138yds. After 86 clicks and what seemed like an hour of flight time, another starling down, to my somewhat surprise.
Didn't recover the long range birds since they were way out over the woods - but the coyotes and other creatures hopefully appreciated my aerial food delivery platform.

Operation starling control with the Taipan - success.

I've seen a bunch of threads in the past couple of months talking about what you bring in your range bag and I saw a lot of people listing big toolsets. This makes me curious - how far do you go working on your gun while on the bench at a range?

I know I can do some basic reg and hammer spring settings, if external. But there's been times where I popped a seal and lost air or thought about maybe doing a caliber change. I don't think that would go over well at my public range - pulling a barrel would probably raise some eyes and get a conversation with the range officer going. Generally if a gun goes down at the range I just case it up to figure out later at home.

So where do you draw the line when it comes to range bench work?

FX Impact M3 Tuning Guide Video (TEACHINGS APPLY TO ALL AIRGUNS)

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Oem Tune FX Impact M3 "Compact" .22


16gr @ 850 fps Tune


16gr @ 880 fps Tune

16gr @ 860 fps Tune (max efficiency, 153 shots from 300cc)


18gr @ 880 fps Tune (85 bar reg)

18gr at 880 fps Tune (86 bar reg)


18gr @ 850 fps Tune (86 bar reg tune made at 86* and sampled at 48* Fahrenheit)

25gr Redesign @ 900 fps Tune

25gr Redesign @ 960 fps Tune


25gr Redesign @ 1,000 fps MAX Power Tune (created for heavy slugs but is surprisingly accurate at 50 yds with pellets)


25gr Redesign @ 990 fps (MAX power tune refined for trim & efficiency)

300 bar Tune sampled with 25gr (at 56 fpe, 18 extra shots over 250 bar fill)



VIDEO OUTLINE;

Tuning = Accuracy - Velocity - Stability - Consistency - Efficiency - Harmonics - Power Output

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What is Tuning?
"It's the process by which we adjust the gun into a state of harmony & accuracy for any ammo or weather conditions."

Why do we do it?
“We tune to control performance, so that we can achieve the best accuracy, stability, and efficiency no matter what.”

How do we go about it?
"With an organized approach, we search & test for system harmony (reg/hammer balance points) at an accurate velocity.”

Tuning = Adjust-Control-Search for Accuracy - Velocity - Stability - Consistency - Efficiency - Harmonics - Power Output

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Parts you need to know;

Regulator - the regulator takes a varying air pressure and turns it into a steady one (hi to lo)

Valve - the valve takes the air pressure coming out of the regulator and turns it into a metered pulse.

Hammer - the hammer collides with the valve, briefly opening it.

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Tuning Process;

1) pick a lower than what you've heard reg pressure to begin
2) back off the hammer spring, and slowly bring up the hammer tension until velocity stabilizes
(always better to work at the balance point & below… over causes hammer bounce & waste air)
3) stop, that balance point is the ideal velocity for that reg setting (not necessarily perfected yet)
4) test the velocity for accuracy & stability at a minimum of 50 yds
5) leverage the QTS system and small reg2 adjustments to hunt around for the best accuracy
6) search for further improvement by beginning to work the VA closed in very small increments
7) evaluate and repeat, while searching for the speed at which the projectile stabilizes and becomes accurate.
8) build a tune around the velocity which found you accuracy

** tune & test was frustrating for me in the beginning... before I learned to FIRST test out various reg pressures to discover at what velocity they balanced out at.
(this approach gives one a foundation of understanding and a roadmap forward)

** you're essentially choosing velocity with the regulator setting... the hammer spring adjustments and VA bring the rest of the system into harmony with your chosen reg setting.

** exhaust your refinement of the tune, THEN experiment with the VA to further enhance accuracy

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Golden Rules of Tuning;

1) know the needs of your projectile (diabolo vs redesign vs slugs)
2) stability trumps accuracy (pellets can hook & wobble into one hole at 50 yards, then scatter by the time they get to 100).
3) speed trumps tune (a velocity that gets ya accuracy is more important than a tight ES & SD... the pros dial on the fly all the time… find the right speed then build a tune around it).
4) tune the reg with headroom for temperature swings (reg up a little high to take full advantage of the M3's QTS system on cold mornings & hot afternoons… it’s okay to sacrifice a few shots)
5) ammo matters… a lot (find the one the barrel likes and sort for reliable accuracy).

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Key Things to Remember When Tuning;

1) let the reg be your velocity throttle, the hammer spring setting just brings the rest of the system into harmony with the reg
2) all you’re doing with tuning is balancing forces to a chosen velocity and trimming waste air
3) if you’re close on the tune and struggling, a tad more reg pressure can have a stabilizing effect on velocity… as can a tad more hammer tension
4) obsess over ES & SD not because of consistency but because the tightness indicates an efficient valve closing with minimum waste air behind the projectile
5) work slowly from low to high on the regs & hammer, it’s easy to evershoot the ideal
6) harmonics matter to accuracy… experiment with scope position, bipod position, different moderators, harmonic tuners, sleeves, barrel tensioners, etc..

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While I was eradicating tree rats I had this one come in and try to take a dead one. Now he's a dead one...

Video introduction is a different coyote from last fall. This coyote was a daylight kill..


Equipment is in the video description.

Earlier this week I was feeling like Chevy Chase. A pocket gopher parachuted into our front yard and began digging and eating.

Just like Chevy, I began my battle against the invader.

I tried GopherHawk traps..something that has always worked in the past..nope.

Then I tried poison..nope.

Then poison AND traps..nope and nope.

My better half then says "WTF, why not drown the SOB?". So out came the hose..two hoses actually..from two different burrow/tunnel complexes..nope. All I accomplished was to wash the front walkway with mud and debris. Wife now really ticked and I'm seeing RED.

We're on our morning walk and she opines "have you tried gassing them?". Well no..I usually go straight to the gopher bombs, but I'm out and will have to make a trip to the Home Depot. As we finish our walk I go to check if the trap I set earlier has sprung.

And there..poking his caddyshack little head out of his latest burrow..and staring (or more likely sniffing) at our flower garden..is public enemy #1.

I run through the garage..tap the door opener as I fly by..run to get the RTI Compact out of it case..and get back just as the garage door is fully open.

You guessed it..still there with his gopher smirk eyeing the flowers.

Cock and load the RTI..aim..fire..15yds..22 JSB PolyMag Short launched at 900fps..POP..done.

I was shooting my Panthera this weekend and the first stage of the trigger got sticky and would not return from the break point if you decided to not finish the shot.
Has anyone worked on theirs yet?
Just looking for some general input before I start to adjust.

Hey guys,

I have a two FX guns since a few years back and im very pleased with them. A Dreamline and a Impact M3.

Yesterday I ran in to a potential problem which I might need your help to solve. (Pardon my English but it’s not my native language, I’m from Sweden)

I was out in my backyard shooting 18 grain pellets and everything was working fine, suddenly I heard a not so loud “fart noise” from the valve/plenum area and when I shot, the pellet did not even hit the target due to loss of power.

I tried to shoot again 5-6 times, maybe a second after I cocked the gun this noise re-appeared and the gun lost its power before I even pulled the trigger.

I went inside to google the problem for a few minutes, dry fired it to see if I could feel any obvious leaks while shooting, but I couldn’t.

I refilled the gun and went out again, and now everything’s working as usual. I’ve shot about full 5 mags.

Have anyone of you a clue of what’s going on, could it be a o-ring in the valve area who’s about to break? Valve rod seal?

I’m planning on ordering some o-rings in advance in case of emergency.

Thank you all for a great forum ️

Ok guys
i just bought the Texan cf lss .457
i need a good scope option for it??????
then where do i get a decent Scba bottle. And what compressor should i look at.

Thanks in advance

It just so happened that yet another Groundhog decided to waddle 300 yards across the field, across the street, past the garden and under the trailer, almost exactly where the Cuz sat eating the same clover!

I came home from getting momma some cattle panels for her garden and an expensive stop at the Harbor Freight Parking Lot Sale and when I pulled into the yard, Mr. Pig was hightailing it to the pole barn. I unloaded the truck and grabbed the AEA Carbine and as I came around the wood boiler, I saw Mr. Pig sitting up and munching some yummy clover. I lined him up and decided to go back to the shop and grab the AEA Varmint as it is all set up for this.

The pig had moved and it took me a good couple of minutes to locate him as his nose and eyes came into profile in the grass. I had to hold off until I had confirmation and aimed for that spot between his ear and his eye.

POP!

The slug (NSA .25 36.2gr HP) traveling at 962fps, made a "POP" sound as it hit right where I was hoping it would land, about 53ish yards, off hand (I have been practicing a LOT!).

The slug entered, blew a large hole in the entrance (overpressure) and exited out the back, no slug was found.

Back story: I have been tracking this Piggy for the last week since I had friends over and we saw him waddling to the woods some 400 yards away. I took 3 offhand shots at him (100y, 175y & 225y) with the Varmint but the 15-20mph winds put the slugs 3-4 feet to the right and I DOPE'd the wind on the fourth shot but it passed cleanly under his belly. He jumped up like I had gut shot him then rolled over and trucked it for the woods!

I rolled him over after I got him and there is NO damage to his pelt at all! If I had tanning supplies, I would have saved this pelt, it's really gorgeous!

He sits on the Raven Alter now and I think I'll put the trail camera on it to see what takes it for a meal tonight.

On my backyard range, while plinking or target shooting on any given day the red’s present themselves quite nicely. See that sweet little cave to the left of the stump? That’s where a few live in my 61 yard berm, little suckers pose on pictured stump. I make those shots consistently on those black walnut husks. They also pose on my forty and 50 yard stations. And while at times I put the crosshairs on them, they get a pass, for now.

Tx 200 in 22 or a prosport plus cash My hw is like new with a tiny tiny pressure mark on the stock that you will probably not find..see pic and I already have a tx in 177. Message me

Hi all,

I am new to PCP air rifle hunting, and I am sure as to what FPE at POI is needed to kill a hog. I would like to hear your opinions on this matter. Thank for your input.

When I go to load a nsa 33.6 gr slug. It's like the slug is getting jammed right in the transfer port. And upon pushing the slugs out with a brass rod the slugs have this indentation on them, like a ring mark. And when pushed the side lever closed it had a lot of resistance to it. And when I pulled the trigger the gun let out a huge hissing sound because of the jammed slug
I keep running into issues with this gun and I'm at my wits end with it. It's one thing after another. Does anyone know how to fix this? Or what is happening?


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First pcp gun, long time powder burner. Trying to get a .22 with options to upgrade in the future, without going insane on price. Mostly plinking 150yd targets with occasional squirrel, rabbit, pigeon. Possibly turkey if i can nail my shots right. Which one should I go for? Or is there one that I have completely missed? Like I said, trying to get the best I can for 2k, and leave the option for bigger caliber upgrades in the future.

As airgun enthusiasts, we've all experienced the distinct characteristics that different powerplants bring to the table. Today, let's focus on Spring Piston and Gas Ram systems.

Spring Piston airguns have been around for quite a while, and many swear by their tried-and-true technology. Meanwhile, Gas Ram (or Gas Piston) airguns bring a new flavor to the mix, with claims of greater consistency and lesser recoil.

Let's dive deeper:

1. Do you have a preferred powerplant between Spring Piston and Gas Ram, and why?
2. What are the main differences you've noticed in terms of shooting experience between these two systems?
3. Do you find one or the other to be more reliable or durable in the long run?
4. Which brands/models stand out for each powerplant?
5. How do the maintenance requirements differ, in your experience?

Looking forward to your insights.

I had the pleasure to test out one of these "Wylie Kanz" moderators designed, machined, and built by one of our very own.. @Bullysyclone

The moderators are named after his Basenji (or barkless dog as they're called (how fitting right?) .... Wylie

When I first got the moderator , I wanted to post something but I had not used it yet but that's the impression it hit me with right off the bat, the I've got to tell and show everyone impression!

The craftsmanship, tolerances, colors, and materials are all top notch.

It's machined I believe he said .003 over .22, not like the off the boat Chinese moderators which are typically the next caliber up. The other thing is, they're chambered, his own design, probably could touch on that more himself if you were to ask that way I don't butcher it up.

I would have thought the box was empty had I not purchased some evol tools off John as well, this can is LIGHT! AND YES, that is real carbon fiber, no fake wrap nonsense.

Today I finally tested it.

I brought down my hps which is humming redesigns at 50 fpe , I brought down my hps factory can which is hollow, the Minis can which is baffled and then the Wylie Kanz moderator.

It is easily 10 times quieter (EDITED FOR THE ABSOLUTE FOLK, I cannot actually quantify/scale the improvement as the decibel meter app I have been using has been wonky) than the factory hps can and substantially more quiet than the mini!!! It's also shorter than both! It simply turned a 50 fpe .22 into a whisper. (Science states that a change in DB by the count of 10 from a given number is 10 times louder, this IS SCIENCE, this IS FACT. This is a way of counting or measuring something that increases rapidly, or exponentially. So every increase of 10 dB on the decibel scale is equal to a 10-fold increase in sound pressure level (SPL) which is what Db measures). Near silence is 0 dB but a sound measured at 10 dB is actually 10 times louder, If a sound is 20 dB, that's 100 times louder than near silence.)

If anyone is looking for a top notch moderator this is the one to buy, all my rifles will be getting one and thats fact.... oh did I mention the threads?! Good lord I could sit and just thread this thing off and on its adapter all day, you can tell that care is taken in machining when these things are made, it's clear as day.


The ones he will be producing are aluminum and carbon fiber, I've attached some pics at the end.

EDIT: FOR THR RECORD, My 110c 0db made my evol mini louder than it was using the factory moderator.

Has anyone on here know of anyone shooting an Impact in Field Target?

I have a 177 red wolf with walnut stock not hp thats not quite a year old. Only mark on stock is on bottom near butt from my cradle. Shoots 10.3 jsb very well @890-895. Only selling cause i like my 2 ghosts better. $2400.00 or best offer and to a local buyer only wont ship. Pm if interested I live in ne pa. Near wilkes barre. Willing to meet within a reasonable distance

One of the critical choices we make as airgun shooters is the caliber of our weapon. The range is wide, from the standard .177 and .22 to larger calibers like .25, .30, .357, .45, .50, and beyond.

Each caliber brings its own strengths and potential drawbacks, and the "right" choice often depends on your intended use, be it hunting, target shooting, pest control, or plinking.

Let's discuss:

1. What's your preferred caliber, and why did you choose it?
2. How does your choice of caliber affect your shooting performance and experience?
3. If you have used different calibers, what have been your observations?
4. Any specific brands/models that shine in certain calibers?
5. What is the future of airgun calibers - will we see larger calibers becoming more common?

Eager to hear your thoughts.

I am thinking about getting a PCP air rifle in 22 caliber (unless I should go bigger?) this year once out backyard fence goes up. Can anyone recommend a PCP pellet rifle under 35.75" (to fit in my safe) overall length? I'd like it to be quiet as well so the barrel needs to be threaded.

I had in mind to get a benjamin marauder but that's far too long in length. The furthest distance in my back yard is around 90-100 feet. I'd like it to be capable of 1" groups or less at that range if I do my part. Ill say I don't have a budget but as my first PCP, I don't want to spend too much because I don't know how much I'll shoot. If I have to spend more for quality and the ability to get parts and better customer service, that's fine. I don't think I need a FX $1500 rifle.

I don't believe any youtube recommendations much since imo a lot are paid for advertising.

This will be for back yard plinking and small game. Rabbits/raccoons are the biggest animals.

I plan to use a hand pump at first but from what I read here, that gets old quick. If I somehow start shooting a lot, I'll do an electronic pump. I do not mind buying the rifle or optic used but I'm not ready to purchase right now.

Feel free to be honest and tell me things I don't want to hear. Thoughts.....?

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Step 1: Click the link in description to visit the government comment website.

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https://www.regulations.gov/document/CPSC-2023-0021-0001

The undersigned opposes the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s proposed Direct Final Rule in Docket No. CPSC-2023-0021. As written, the effect of the Commission’s proposed rule would have significant and unnecessary economic impact on the undersigned and all in the air-soft industry. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (AFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612 does apply and requires the Commission to prepare an analysis under 5 U.S.C. 603, 604. Without comment from the industry, the proposed Direct Final Rule would be inappropriate and unacceptable without changes.

The Commission’s stated basis for the Direct Final Rule Process is that the new 16 CFR Part 1272 contains no substantive changes from regulations in effect now for more than 30 years. The reason for the new 16 CFR Part 1272 is that recent federal legislation has transferred oversight and enforcement of the regulation from the Department of Commerce to the Commission. Because the Consumer Product Safety Act requires certain certifications for products subject to regulations enforced by the Commission (see Supplementary Information, Paragraph G in the docket entry), the new, proposed 16 CFR Part 1272 would unnecessarily impact the air-soft industry negatively, substantively and financially.

The subject regulation was enabled by 15 U.S.C. § 5001 which imposes certain marking requirements on “look-alike firearms.” Look-alike firearms include “air-soft guns firing nonmetallic projectiles.” 15 U.S.C. § 5001 (c). While the undersigned have long complied with this statute and 16 CRR Part 1272, there has been no requirement for any general product certifications (GCC). Now, apparently, there would be such a requirement. See Supplementary Information, Paragraph G in the docket entry.

Because the Commission states in the subject docket entry that the Commission would be requiring GCCs for air-soft guns, the undersigned and the industry request an opportunity to comment under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). See generally, 5 U.S.C. 551-559. The undersigned and the industry request that opportunity to address whether GCCs for air-soft guns under 16 CFR Part 1272 is necessary. It is readily apparent upon visual examination whether an air-soft gun complies with 16 CRR Part 1272 marking requirements. GCCs are not necessary.

The undersigned believe the Commission is also required to conduct a flexibility analysis under 5 U.S.C. 603, 504. Many in the industry are small businesses.

The undersigned also state that they and others in the industry are not equipped to provide GCCs for their air-soft products, in the near future, particularly those that would comply with the legal requirements. See, e.g., 15 U.S.C. 2063 (g). Many of their air-soft products are in transit, in inventory, with distributors, and in retail stores.

Accordingly, the undersigned request the Commission withdraw the proposed direct final rule. The undersigned appreciate and understand the Commission’s approach and requests the Commission consider excepting air-soft guns from any requirement for GCCs.

Thank you for your consideration.

All tins are full except the fx tin its maybe 1/4 full.
$55 just tins of pellets not 2 bags.
Thanks