Yeah, incredible shooting - even if he hit the wrong balloon on the first shot, he corrected and smoked it on the second try.

What really hit home was the time delay between the shot and the impact.

Interesting to see, I'm a technical kinda guy but a basic rangefinder is the limit of my interest in gadgetry for shooting. Fortunately (or maybe not) that doesn't apply to accessories and electronics for fishing

Cheers!

marflow 777 said:

there is an old idea that say never adjust for the center but off to the side
you are shooting for group for the most part and leaving the bull undamaged gives you a clean aiming point

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Yea after the 1st shot i did kinda have to aim where I thought it should be.

borne2fly said:

For anyone with a Beretta m92 ...

These pictures show the wear on the loading ramp after only around 200 shots with steel BBs.
Only the right side is shown here but the same wear is seen on the left side of the ramp as well.
This does not bode well for longevity, at least not with steel ammo.
Maybe lead BBs would fare better, if they don't jam the gun. Something to try.
For now I'll restrict this to AGS plastic BBs, at least they won't damage the ramp any further.

For comparison:
I examined my Springfield Armory 1911 for similar wear and found nothing, even though it has seen a lot more use (with all steel BBs).
Not sure if it has a shallower ramp angle.

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That sucks. Luckily I have the 92 FS. Pellet version, rotary magazine.

WorriedMan said:

Understand there's a Facebook group of Avenge-X owners who discuss pros and cons of barrel band, might check it out. WM

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Thanks

Kgphotos said:

Glad to see it worked out for you. I was looking really close at the FWB Universal recently; and a bunch of other ten meter rifles. I ended up going with a Walther LG400. How do you like your FWB overall?
Kenny

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Overall I like it. The build quality seems good. I looked at the LG 400 also. It came down to grip and hand fit. It didn’t hurt that the FWB is built in Oberndorf which is also Mausers home. I lived several miles from Oberndorf when I was young and collect many weapons made there.

Huma also sells reasonably priced kits, but the shipping can be steep. If you pair a kit with a bigger order it makes sense. Otherwise you might consider putting in an order with an oring supplier for a pile of the individual sizes needed. FX has a nice support page you can find the parts diagram with a nice list of oring specs.

I have often noticed changing say 20 CM to a side from a target i have been shooting to another, and BAM its is like someone handed me the wrong rifle to shoot with.
This also in effect going to a target above or below.

Hence why i was so hyped when i shot 2 nice 5 shot groups in a row at 86 M a while back

Martin3528 said:

I was intrigued by the ad for a new tank bag, so I figured, what's to lose? I have owned the bags by Saber Tactical and Primal Gun Gear. Overall, I am really impressed with the quality of this bag. The stitching is very good, lots of pockets. The only drawback I see is the amount of foam is a little less than I would like. This was fixed with a piece of foam I had laying around the shop. Here are some pics of the bag. For about $60 including shipping, this is a great option. The company also has tanks and valves, but I have not tried them.

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wow that's a nice bag. I have the one for the CF tank and it's great for the price.

I'm test driving a new P-2, and so far I'm getting good groups with JSB 18.13 (nickel size groups @50 yds, 970 fps). I also have a small tin of the shallow skirt 20.83 RDMs, those were ok, not great compared to the 18.13.

Any of you RTI guys have recommendations? Has there been any improvement with the current JSB RDM 25.39 shallow or deep skirts?

I’m good with whatever anyone has been successful with.

I’ve had decent results with H&N barracuda’s at around 35 ft lbs.

humbled.ag said:

What platform?

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Gamo TC35L branded Evanix Rex long barrel rifle

Bramezy said:

I had also thought about thick aluminum. How has it been holding up

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Dings in the plate, nothing comes close to penetrating.
Just have to change out the rubber or the DINK sound gets pretty loud.

Search YouTube for Hajimoto Gauntlet videos, big help in dealing with my original .25. WM

The P1 looks good, the other two have rust on them.
I recently got lucky on a package deal for a P1 (which was all I wanted) and a Benjamin Trail NP Pistol (which I knew nothing about). Both were listed as for parts or not working, but the seller stated he got them from an estate, didn't know anything about airguns, and hadn't tested them.
The P1 is an early model (pre lawyerese) and appeared to not have been shot much. I cracked it open to see that the grease had dried out, so I took it apart and re-lubed. Couldn't see any wear on the internal parts at all. Shoots really well.
The Benjamin pistol also appeared not to have been shot much, but this model was famous for a poor lockup. I could gain 100fps just by holding the barrel up when firing through my chronograph. I fixed the lock up with a much stouter piston latch spring. Yesterday I tried to order new seals from Crossman/Benjamin, but someone had just cleaned them out of piston seals, and they won't have any more until end of April.
It will be interesting to see what the above group sell for.

Wiping the dust off and washing your hands takes care of 99% of your exposure problem. No special soap needed.

Super fine lead dust on surfaces is very soluble. Cleaning vinegar or dilute acetic acid wipes work on most surfaces.

Inhalation and ingestion of fine particles are the main risk. Wear a mask when shooting indoors and wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.

I've dealt with lead in construction all my life. I've remediated lead radiation booths, lead ceramic tiles, asbestos materials, crime scenes and chemical spills.

Unless the area is severely contaminated or you are crushing lead ceramic tiles into dust a soapy rag and a handwashing is all that's needed. The hazard in in the micron sized particles in the air that you breathe. A mask will be about the best you can do unless you wear a proper cartridge respirator and a tyvek suit.

There are lots of lead test kits. They are generally acetic acid wipes that you use on a surface. There are instant tests and there are tests you send to a lab. There is XRF testing. If you are worried or just wondering about it test it! If you have a problem clean it and then test it again.

There are dozens of materials analysis labs that can help you out. Any construction outfit, engineering or architectural firm can hook you up with someone who can test the air when you are shooting and the surfaces around it. If there is a concern it would be worth the cost to know if you have a problem.

Looks like a great time! Boy history would have not expected an invitation to Great Britain on the 4th of July.

Is there a larger tank that'll fit on this rifle? Also I saw a setup to make it quieter.... anyone have a parts list?

Made in Germany, the famous T-06 trigger, how will it stack up to the former XR200 and the competition?

Steve over at AEAC will be finishing his review soon



and PJ Clark of Wisconsin Airgunners just dropped his review

My breathing is pretty good - until a critter comes into my cross hairs! I've only held 1 Air Arms. I think it was a S410? The craftsmanship was amazing.\ and the accuracy was very good. But TBH a lot of your products seem a bit dated except for the Galahad and the S510 Tac. Too bad we don't see more of them in use.

PK

Hello ,
As far as my M17 Sig pistol goes it likes only the Daisy all other brands leak as soon as I put them in
Maybe they all have the same 12 grams but the tops are different.
I always use a drop of pellgun oil on each one I put in. I get three mags sometimes 4. 60 to 80 shots.

Jman4183 said:

I would highly recommend a Balistic range finder that also takes angle into account. This takes the guess work out of it in the field. Zero to whatever your heart desires. I have a more closed off shooting area so I zero at 25yards. However a good ballistic range finder that tells you what to dial on the fly is going to make you so much more successful. Especially shooting pellets as they have more of an arc compared to slugs. This is where your ballistic co efficient comes in but we don’t need to get into all that. Get a good ballistic range finder and I always use a rest myself. I’ve got three tripods and a monopod each for different situations, and each with different weights. I do like the idea of those Primos trigger sticks as well. I don’t have those, and would still recommend a bog death grip first if you are looking for a good starter tripod. Does anyone who has the Primos know if you pull the trigger and then the legs come down till they hit the ground? Or does it just open up the bipod or tripod?

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The Trigger Sticks only releases the legs to drop, not open the tripod/ bipod. It's more for adjusting the height or tilt once you're set up. I find them no where near as steady as a BOG, but they are more convenient if you want to carry them collapsed.

I just received my Leshiy 2 9mm. I purchased mine less than a month ago, so I have the latest and greatest. That said, I opine the following.

To get the options you indicate, you have to use an authorized dealer that carries all options. You can get a Leshiy 2 from places that do not have all options available for the air rifle, like a Submoa barrel etc. With that said, some options may not even be available. Read on...

I was told the Raptr reg will not work on the newest model and therefore is not available as an option. Your only option is the Repr-X regulator for a new 9mm, which is their newest regulator. The Repr-X is a fully adjustable reg. Since mine is so new, I have not attempted to adjust the reg. I'm still getting used to the air rifle as is. From what I understand, you can adjust the reg up to 170-190 Bar. Standard is 130 Bar, which is where mine is set. I doubt I will ever get much higher than that as even the 22 cal has a bit of a bark even using the Behemoth modifier. It's barely backyard friendly. Due to that, I may lower the reg to less than 130 Bar to see if it reduces said bark.

The 9mm uses a solid single piece submoa barrel in whatever length option you order it in. I ordered a 22 cal barrel for mine when I purchased it so I can swap out to shoot quieter and cheaper. You can get an FX barrel adapter kit if you want, but the Submoa barrel that comes with it, imho is way superior for the Leshiy 2. Not saying the FX barrels aren't good, they are as I understand it. Just saying the barrels you get for the Leshiy 2 are top notch. Given that, I see no reason to even try an FX barrel.

Mine has proven to be a bit finicky and the place where I purchased it has as well. Time will tell if this continues. I'm going to withhold judgement until I get a little more time with it. But, so far, I'm a bit disappointed for such an expensive air rifle.

And, I completely agree with @Hobbyman2007.

I am having an issue, I use the new Nate Chrony, and it seems that after every 15-20 shots the velocity starts to drop and eventually I get a notification that the sensors need to be cleaned. Sure enough, clean chrono sensors with s cotton swab and run a couple of patches through the barrel liner, and it's already dirty. Once cleaned it goes back to accurate readings.

Any idea why this would be happening? Using JSB or Diablo 18.3 grain pellets. Are these "dirty"? Can I use a brass brush in this liner to clean also? Haven't done anything except patched with Balsrol cleaner and dry patches so far.

This does not happen with my Zelos .25, so I am at a loss for why this is happening with a brand new liner on my Notos?

All suggestions appreciated as usual!

arizonapcp said:

Took delivery of a .25 AEA Challenger Pro a couple of weeks ago. Rifle is powerful. Pellets at 1100 fps. Tried some pellets and a couple of slugs, with just average results. Then I got my shipment of AEA slugs. 49.2. This rifle and these slugs are amazing. 1” groups at 50 and 75, 1 1/2 inch at 100. They leaving barrel at 955 fps. That real close to 100 fpe. All this from a .25. This rifle loves slugs. Got rifle and slugs from Utah Air Rifles. Dealt with Zach, a very helpful and pleasant salesman. Looking forward to seeing how far these will perform at long distances.

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Nice! Are you hand loading those? Those are big .25 cal slugs. I have a few challenger pros in 357 and they are a great. I'm gonna start feeding them some different ammo to see how it does. I have been shooting zan 90 grains out of the magazine exclusively. 960fps range. I just turned it down to 883fps I have a bunch of 81 grain pellets I want to try using to see how it does. Good luck enjoy your new rifle

So I have a creek in the backyard that is overrun by carp and I’ve been bow fishing it for a few years now on the paddle board, but now I think it’s time to really wear them out. I’m curious if anyone has used a moderator on a FishR or if it’s even possible. Trying to keep the neighbors from complaining too much.