Highlux makes some repro type scopes that are similar but the ones I've used I was not impressed with and I don't know how close they focus.

I borrowed a friend's expensive vintage 1904 sniper system for Vintage Sniper comps and it was "all" a bit primitive in nature compared to modern stuff. Honestly I would have preferred using my cheapest modern scope instead by a massive margin if I were able to have that choice.

Yeah these have nostalgia but it's just not my thing.

Tumblinginflight said:

Right about 2-3/8” from the bottom of the turret housing to the top of the turret at the same elevation setting. Yeah, I guess I was thinking you could figure distance to centerline or distance to the bottom of the objective based on published data. In most of my setups the objective would be the limiting factor on how low a scope could sit, rather than the turret housing interfering with a magazine or mount. I didn’t think of how that could be useful when I took the other measurement.
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Thanks a bunch. That does it.

Yes, for me, because I have to mount the scope rather high on the Crown because of the magazine, so far objective has not factored in--it is well above my barrel. Even mounting a 50 mm objective (the Ares ETR) did not matter.
On another note, perhaps I can lower the FX rings a bit to make up for this small distance.
You know, if FX made their cases a mere half-inch taller (or even 1/4 or 3/8), this conversation would not be necessary. Gee, they know people mount scopes, right? And for me, when traveling, at least, I like all the pieces in the case.

Thanks again. S7

i have a 600mm with a impulse air 1350 with 5 baffles and it fits inside the case

Blackwolf early adopters should get free tickets.

Voice is the very first thing I deactivated, and the only other thing I change now and then is the dwell if I am pellet testing, which I haven't for a while now.

Ezana4CE said:

@RM.510bigbore Did you find any that you signed up for?

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Not Yet.. I might just go and shoot some powder burner ground hog matchs out to 500 yards..There local within 2 hours...Im sure they will let me shoot me my Texan with all the Bench Rest Powder Burners...Im sure i cant compete with 2 inch goups 30 BRs at 500 yards,,,but i sure can have fun....And do it cheaply... I miss hanging out with the old guys in the Bench Rest crowd.... If the stars align maybe go to Utah Airguns Match...It seems to be the one... I like the idea of the desert..Nice for my arthritis...Flat driving from Ohio to Utah.... Im sure i have to find out ASAp and pre register and all that stuff..Im shooting somwhere this year for sure...

MrP said:

I'll tell you I've done this enough times that I should've learned... the last time I realized I had wasted an afternoon due to clipping I wanted to give myself a sound beating.

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At least it only took you an afternoon, it took me effing 7 different types of ammo, and I was thinking, wow this sure is a picky gun

Hobbyman2007 said:

inconsistent velocities is not from a hammer spring problem that much is certain. I would be looking at the regulated pressure. If there’s no gauge , you’ll need to add one. If you have a regulator on an external source like on an SCBA tank use that to eliminate the onboard regulator. But if you’re saying your rifle used to put out X speed and now only puts out Y speed and is consistent it’s not a problem with the regulator per se. But it could be the reg has settled at a higher or lower pressure. Which would require hammer spring adjustment.

I have seen in a few instances on my own air rifles where I was hitting the valve too hard. This would cause the valve to bounce shut reducing velocities and swings in velocity.

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That's good stuff.
I could make a dummy reg to seal the reference hole and fill the bottle to different readings.
Not exactly regulated but close enough for couple of shots.

I do believe it's all about the regulator. Unfortunately AGT didn't care for that stuff. It's not feasible at all to try and install reg gauge on a V3
Thanks

I got another carrier tube and did a lil 200 yard shooting.. I need to get a bench built.. Shooting off ground hurts my neck..I'm gimped..I think I'll be able to extend range by 75 to 100 yards..So 300 yards range looks good for the future...Coldshot mil base works like a charm..

thanks!

Anyone have this compressor?

I just purchased five "broken" units at a price worth taking the chance.

The water cooling circuit uses a clear plastic piece in the water jacket around the one cylinder - all five units this ring appeared to have stress fractured - either from heat or the coolant used (a bright pink/orange residue left in the tubes)

It seems to be a decent little compressor once repaired -

I have dimensions to make an aluminum replacement for the plastic part - takes a little effort to replace but not difficult - have three units running - need the same part plus a water pump for the other two.

Looks to have been offered by DMC here in California (who I bought the broken ones from)

Would like to find more information on the unit - would be great to find spec for the various o-rings and an exploded view but making do so far.

Thanks

MikeVV said:

While a "good" machine shop can "single point" the threads...
You'd better make SURE...he knows what he's doing !! If the threads are even just a little too deep, and the thread contact with the cap are too loose...filling the reservoir "could"...blow the cap right off !! No matter how tight you "think" it is.
See..."class 3" threads.

Be prepared to "spend".

Mike

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That's why I asked here and not at a local machine shop haha. Figured someone here would know how to go about it.

Peghead said:

Yes I did see a BSA Meteor Super GTR.22 made in Birmingham for around $170, but after researching it found out it had a Gamo trigger. I would think that it probably has a Gamo gas ram as well. Had a cold forged barrel. I watched some reviews and accuracy appeared only so so. I figured you can get a bone collector with similar wood stock and the Swarm system so passed on that one.

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"BSA Meteor Super GTR.22 made in Birmingham for around $170"

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That would be exactly $169.99 too much!
An Absolute DOG accuracy wise

delphilynx said:

Thanks so much for your answer. However I see I cannot order them to be delivered to Europe, where I live. Thats really unfortunate. I am looking for a good long distance ~100yard slug for my Vulcan 3 .22

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I asked Krale to take a look at AVS and Silent Thunder Ordnance.

It wouldn't hurt to have more people asking about them.

Always great to hear another happy customer's exchange......Enjoy your new Red Panda!

.177 wadcutter with 3 pumps from a crosman 1377 won't exit a mouse, but rolls them dead. Never had exits from pigeons using wadcutters from a crosman 2100 with 10 pumps, but dropped them fast.

Thanks for all your efforts Mark. I think that you have taken the spirit of the old and worked with the current 'remaining' forest. I realize that it has take some of the trees away but there are far more than your made it sound. The path of the dozer sure added some interesting wind anomalies.
A great way to start the season.

Boss429 said:

got an email this morning from Peter Schmidt there taking care of it.
that was quick.

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You're welcome! Happy to hear they are both on it, sad to hear you had to deal it.

I have some tims of Air Boss pellets in 177 and they are much like H&N for me, a few guns love them and a few hate em. The ones that love them do very well.

Smok3y said:

To your point, scopes have come so far the last 10 years, it gets harder and harder to spend for the top tier. I would have to be doing this for a living to test those out to even find out what I think.

I do want to try that DNT 7-35. I tried an Arken, 5-25 maybe, and it was a very good scope for the money. It gets great reviews. I am currently shooting a Meopta 5-30 and am super happy with it. That is the only reason I haven’t tried the Theos or Zeiss. I’m not sure I’m going to gain enough for the shooting I’m doing right now.

Having used those nicer scopes, I can say I have seen the improvement going up, but it becomes how much you are willing to invest to pay for the improvement. Steve, I agree with your comment about trying to get the most out of my money, as that is where I am at now.

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That same Meopta Optika 6 5-30 is on my new Skout EVO. Can't beat that IQ for the money and IIRC I paid $599 for it on sale. The turret lines don't quite line up all that well with the indicator on the housing, and the ZS isn't great so I took the offending gizmo out, but otherwise it's a good scope. I'll leave it on there for a while and see how I feel in a few months.

Reading along as I get the chance. Thanks everyone, this is very informative and seea lot of posts that are related to my hobby.

Hello you have the update mora so no need to set the spring hammer, no more spring it's a pneumatic system with automatic setup with the air pressure.
If you have trouble with power, check the barrel if it's turn at the right position.
Before, with the first one you had to turn the valve, but this is not the case on the new models.

You simply have to turn the barrel so that the transfer port openings are facing each other. It's even simpler than before.

Is there a manual or information online to tell me what I should torque my screws on my fx impact m4.

Jungle shooter, THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. It is truly cool to be appreciated. Remember though I am the much maligned, poor, innocent, infamous Bandito. Now! What airgun or related device did YOU buy today ? ¿ ? Be Well Brothers, Bandito.