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Treefrog · Mar 19, 2025

Those are cool rifles. I've been in the market for a used one for a while. The plan is to give the barrel a really good cleaning and then fill it with a bulk co2 tank. That will keep the velocities a lot more consistent. With a little tinkering, over a hundred shots between fills should be possible.

Cheers,

J~

rcrochte · Mar 19, 2025

jkcobra said:
I have recently been getting back into air guns to do more backyard shooting and picked up a macavity ma2. I've really enjoyed it so far but like everything else I will be fiddling with it and doing some upgrades. First thing will be this barrel band with integrated pic rail and m-lok slots I designed to accept a divorced bi-pod. I'll be uploading the stl once I confirm all the fits are correct. I will also be trying to make modified version of this that will saddle of top of the existing stock and pic rail removing the need to permanently modify by cutting the stock to move a bipod farther back. Idea thus far is drill two cross holes under the pic rail to positively locate everything. Only thing stopping that idea is getting the forward section of the stock 3d scanned since some of the geometry is a little goofy.

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Interesting idea. I have an MA2 as well, which has been a great performer. I am anxious to hear how that works out.

airgunner53 · Thursday at 9:36 AM

ray1377 said:
So I have this old broken crosman legacy 1000 which is just a updated 2100 pumper. I took out the pump tube and piston assembly today, got to tinkering with it and figured out how to put a factory size 1377 valve into it. Had to drill a relocated exhaust port hole and the hole for the front grip screw and still need to drill the front tiny 4-40 breech screw and thread it. My next task is how to shorten the factory piston to fit now that the slightly longer 1377 valve is in the gun. Would it be easier to figure out how long it has to be to bottom out against the front of the valve and drill a new pivot pin hole in the pump lever and cut off the excess so it will go back into the end of the piston without binding? I'm looking for suggestions. Will moving the pivot hole make the gun harder or easier to pump? I can't wrap my math around that. I'm including pics, in one I tried to lay the piston beside the pump tube so you can see how much it needs to be shortened for it to fit. The other pic shows where and or how I may shorten the lever.View attachment 551832 View attachment 551833
Thx
Ray

You ever get this build going. You may need to cut the piston and make it adjustable. Also, the old brass valves need their cone shaved down by about .030 because the cone will hit the cup before it's fully compressed reducing the pressure. I did this on my laithe but can be done by hand if needed. That would make a nice compact pumper hunting rig.

Gmairgns · Mar 20, 2025

Sleestak said:
Gulp, I feel for you man. It happens. Just sorry that it had to be this gun.

So much aluminum in PCPs. I get why this is so, but anything threaded will be relatively delicate. The alternatives will probably result in either a steel boat anchor or will be plastic, I mean polymers. Titanium?

Out of curiosity & education, was the cause crossed threads putting it back on? Or was that the result of removal w the pressure?

I believe the problem started with removing under pressure. My theory, the aluminum threads "stretched" when removed. A few times of remove/replace eventually caused results. I should note - tube was a little loose when I was threading it back on. Should have stopped at that point. Lesson learned.

Cloud9AG · Mar 18, 2025

Good Morning everyone,
ASC will have our next FT match on Saturday March 22, 2025 (the 4th Saturday of the month) starting at 10:00am. this match will be a 60 shot rifle match with 2 targets per lane and two Offhand and one Kneeling lanes. This is the last match before the ROT, so expect a tough one.

Gates will open at 7:30 for sight in and sign up.
Safety meeting at 9:45. Rifle match to start at 10:00am.
All rifles must be in a case or rifle carrier when moving between lanes.
Please note that it is a club rule that all shooters wear appropriate EYE protection. We don't have extras so remember to bring your own.

ASC Members $5, non-Members $10

Arlington Sportsman’s Club is located at: 11500 County Road 525, Mansfield, TX 76063(Also called Lillian Road)
Thanks,
Jeff Cloud
ASC FT Match Director
[email protected]
817-360-0611

JumpnJak · Mar 19, 2025

nervoustrig said:
A gradual upward migration is usually caused by wear on the regulator’s valve seat (the small end of the piston).

A more sudden increase may be the result of a small bit of debris pinched into the valve seat.

If it were to continue climbing and reach reservoir pressure, it’s probably the seal on the pressure adjustment screw.

Holding at 160 which is what AOA said is the recommended setting.

crosman2016 · Mar 22, 2025

boscoebrea said:
Many times, it takes hundreds of shots to break a springer in. My MyHW50 and Tomahawk require more than that, so give it more shots. Plus, some newer Diana springers are not very accurate.

Yes, I agree. I don't know what is going on with them lately.

jasperjet · Mar 21, 2025

you can put some teflon tape around the valve threads and if that works you might order a new nut it could be out of spec but if you hold the gun tight and push down hard with your cheek I would definately fill the gap between the stock and bottle . Mad dog himself told me to do that if I had a problem.

cosmic · Mar 19, 2025

I use a tool box.. Separate bottom with air tank, top is a range box

Bander124 · Mar 18, 2025

Prolly can’t find one anymore but the quietest .30 I’ve shot is the R5 super long

Harry007 · Mar 19, 2025

looks good.

manabeknives · Mar 29, 2025

Dewy said:
Is it better to shoot the gun with a higher or lower dwell setting? mine shoots the 22.07 good at 19 & 25.

Hey Dewy
If you are experiencing the same accuracy at both dwell settings, go for the better efficiency with the lower setting of 19

lonedave · Mar 24, 2025

Mycapt65 said:
Sorry to hear that. You might be a candidate for eye surgery. A few people here have had that don't with remarkable results.

I'm contemplating lasic myself. It's annoying to shoot with glasses so I often adjust the scopes to my bare eye. It still sucks because it seems like everytime I pick up a rifle the scope is never left where I need it at the moment. Plus without glasses I can't work on the rifle as I shoot.

Getting old sucks. Its better than not getting old.

Be well,
Ron

I just had my left eye lens replaced on the 3rd and the right on the 13th to fix cataracts and a slight astigmatism. Boy the world is a lot brighter and my distance vision is noticeably clearer too. I still can't see open sights too well, but I've been dealing with that for a few years now. I still need reading glasses and for working on things up close, but I'm happy so far. I do have a slight "blinder" on the edges of my vision, but they say that will go away over the next few weeks. I never thought I'd think of myself as old, but I guess I'm there!

Michael · Mar 28, 2025

glr59 said:
What suppressor are you using? Are you happy with it's effectiveness?

It’s a DFL Ryu. It’s very sleek & compact and the QD is a nice touch. It’s one of the smallest mods made so it’s not “mouse fart” quiet, but it gets the job done in my backyard.

Temesvar · Mar 19, 2025

HPP-Mechanic said:
I have 1997 Daisy 1000, which is a Gamo, made for Daisy. I did the opposite of what you are asking. I converted the spring powerplant to a gas-ram. Way less parts- so you will need more parts that your gun doesnt already have (spring, guides top hat, and some other stuff.
I gained about 70fps. The gun was more hold-sensitive w/spring. The gas ram made it a scope killer(3 and counting) even with a zero recoil mount.

If is a scope killer, why not go back? If you want that extra 70 fps, can get a stronger or longer spring, or just shim it up a little. Hope you don't mind me asking. What caliber and what speed did it have factory? Mine is a Gamo Bonne Collector Gen.3 in .22 cal. With a 14.66 gr. Premier pellets was getting 770's, and with the 30% lighter piston 730's fps. Have ordered a spring and Weihrauch style seal. Other than spring guide don't see a need for anything else. May make a top hat, but the piston I.D. is close to the springs dia. so don't think will need one.
So far, the scope is holding on.

Trucker3573 · Mar 26, 2025

PumaCarl said:
Yeah, I keep reading that too, and have bought them in .22 and .30 caliber, and my guns still shoot better with JSB. Unfortunately, I was so convinced that they were obviously better, by everyone, that I bought a lot on blind faith. Don't do that, until you try them.

Definitely good advice. They may not be the best for every individual gun out there. My daystate shoots the jts a little better. My fx shoots the jts and jsb heavies pretty much equal. I like the jts as they just look more uniform and better made.

OP’s question. Like stated earlier it is best to test at various speeds from say 850-950 to find the ultimate best for your barrel. I have never done that. I have always run them right around 900 and they are well beyond accurate enough for my needs and abilities.

humbled.ag · Mar 18, 2025

This Sunday, March 23 we will be opening up the woods course for this months match. Any and all help would be appreciated. The majority of the work will include clearing the walking path, and shooting lanes of downed branches and some preventative cutting. We will also be repairing and repainting the targets. Depending on the size of our crew we will order pizza's, or go to the 9's after the work. We will start at 1pm, and work for 3-4 hours, depending on everyone's schedule. massrifle.com for directions.

p.nickerson · Mar 20, 2025

Well earned and deserved by a great guy and great shooter. Al convinced me to shoot my Diana 75 benchrest and we have since traded some equipment and he included some of his secrets. The Diana 75 is a great gun for this competition as it has no recoil and easy to cock, besides being extremely accurate. OBTW Al is in his 80s. Sherwood (near Steubenville, OH) is a great club and their winter indoor benchrest series is great. So are their field target matches.

cavedweller · Tuesday at 12:20 PM

Solo1 said:
Ok so here’s 3 pellet groups from today with 6–24 mph wind. Was waiting alot on the wind. Ghost 25 cal aea33.9@880
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now i have to find 100 yards to play

InkedPlinker · Mar 29, 2025

Slantsigfan said:
Thanks for sharing your experience. I spent hours over 2 days being “escalated to a specialist”, and each “specialist” seemed to have less knowledge. Kept pulling my hair out and thought to check here.
Their conclusion was that my bids were blocked because the vpn created a mismatch with my address on file, which is obviously ludicrous, since that would mean you could only bid from your zip code on file.
At any rate, the bids are blocked and ebay could not care less about sellers getting less bids and a lower sale price for their airguns. And I agree with the other member stating “ebay customer service” is just a third party in the Philippines. Ridiculous all the way around.

It’s certainly ridiculous. I’ve put an AZ address in, and have been able to make my bids just fine. It is clearly a shipping location blocking policy that is unwritten.

The representative said an escalation team would get back to me within 72 hours, but that time has come and gone with no update.

Itsme Nobody · Mar 21, 2025

It was tuned by 150bar just from the store. Their staff made it to shoot long distance with 50gr Altaros. So I have just tuned it down to 36gr H&N.

R0B · Mar 19, 2025

I bought it from Aaron Wheeler Gunsmith, Brighouse, UK. I'll measure it and post the length tonight. I presume it is exactly the same as the aluminum one.

MikeAllen · Mar 23, 2025

Ricochet said:
Have you ever shot N50 at this venue?

Yes, ever chance I get, but the scheduling and the weather have been challenging.

Rafuchofl97 · Mar 19, 2025

ctshooter said:
Interesting - thanks for that information. Is this information actually available somewhere? I searched and I cannot find this change mentioned anywhere except in this thread.

Yes. RTI video on Instagram. March 3

JEFFPPC · Mar 18, 2025

Come have some fun and learn from experienced spring gun shooters.

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