I realise a gun is a tool. I try to take care of my tools, but don't let it stop me from using them. Just like my truck, it's a tool, but i wouldn't think of trashing it. I guess there's a level of respect for what you without going crazy. I'm working on a better life one day, and this one is only temporary.

Gault said:

Installed a BKL One-Piece DC mount, cleaned barrel, used JTS 10.4 gr 177 pellets, MUCH better.

Could be the cleaning and pellet change would have addressed my issues, but I like the BKL mount and the barrel clearance. The only interesting item is the clearance, or lack thereof, between the middle of the mount and the erector section of the scope. I can barely see a sliver of light between the two.

But, looks and works well.

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As they say in the machining industry, clearance is clearance..lol. You got a couple thou you got a mile.

This shows how YOUNG you are. Were it my truck, you'd be seeing spare clean underwear, package of diaper wipes & extra hearing aid batteries!

Nofilters said:

So you tell me where oh where, could Daystate have come up with the tension approach to the Black Wolf? I shoot mostly Daystate Rifles have won and placed @ EBR 2018 and 2021. I guess I am naive to think the business world would take care of those who help make you popular and successful.https://youtu.be/kDjh4PwyCkw

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The tensioning system on Blackwolf came from the 2022 BRK Ghost, which was in turn inspired by the system used in 2021 by Fady Kiwan who used it in the lebanese championships before going onto win with it in the BR world championship and I believe the year before used it when he placed 2nd at EBR?. Daystate appreciates all its shooters, and I see in your post sponsored clothing provided by daystate america. This doesn't mean that it can provide financial support for every shooter who enters or does well in a competition, but it does support the competitions themselves. You mention EBR and at both the matches you attended Daystate contributed to the prize money and to have those matches take place.

What guns are the springs for? I’ve been waiting for Challenger parts since January.

Jim,
I'll also pile on that I too have had a Benjamin Marauder Pistol, commonly referred to as a PRod. They are very light, handy (short), accurate and as Feinwork (post #14) noted good for pesting out to around 30 yards. It's a gun that you could easily take for a woods walk, unlike some of my bulky and/or heavy airguns that I have. I felt that it was quiet enough that I never put a moderator on mine. The only reason I moved on from mine was that where I live the pests generally start out around 30 yards and go out to around 140 yards. Even so, I wish that I had kept mine as it is a great gun for introducing others to airguns and it would have been just the ticket to loan to my buddy who pests (squirrels in his garden) are not over 30 yards out. I hand pumped mine also, and it is no chore with the small air cylinder. It is one airgun that I regret selling and will probably pick up another sometime.

The Stoeger Ranger that you are considering, will be much longer, have more power for longer shots (killing power & trajectory) and as I have read (don't own one) will be louder and a moderator added onto it (adding even more length) would help for hunting or if neighbors are an issue. Which is all fine if it fits you're needs/wants.

Jerry

I've included a couple of links for the reviews, there may be better prices elsewhere. I would not buy through Amazon unless it is shipped/sold by an airgun dealer due to their poor packaging.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/...xeiR-vLl11oQdqsDLMwRbNsPedT7BsltI4OBmnrXNT3l7
Note; presently Pyramyd code; pyramyd-nra takes $45 off (10%)

kaylaindy said:

It was gun of the year according to me. They do sell the Sniper RC Long version at Pyramyd Air. I did a video on it: https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/hastan-factor-rc-sniper-l-video-review.1314993/

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Oh nice, btw thanks for posting all your vids, great content and lot's of good info. Keep it up. That's why I want a Blitz 777.

Do not CROSS POST in multiple forums.

I got one from AOA too back then when the Rev first came out and it's part of the reason, along with the 1st gen Impact years later, that I stopped buying FX. Both were infuriating in each it's own ways.

Finally, after the 3rd time back to AOA, due to seemingly unfixable problems, I traded in the Rev on a Royale which has been a good rifle.

I'm glad others are more patient and mechanically inclined than I am!

I ordered this riser (Amazon) to mount my Sig Romeo 5 red dot:

TACFUN 2PCS Flat TOP Half 1/2 INCH Mini Riser Block Mount 3 Slot Picatinny Rail​

humbled.ag said:

I'm building a BR gun using these. I've managed an 850ffps tune, but haven't accuracy tested yet. I'm glad to see they can be accurate enough at 100yds.

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We are still going to do some fine tuning. We want to try a heavier hammer weight so we can get the hammer spring backed off, and also see if a faster speed is even more accurate with no spiraling or flyers.

We haven’t held for wind yet, or shot any cards for score. That is coming hopefully on the next outing or two.

I personally want to get some of the 81gr and see how they do compared to the 110gr.

I would say coyote. The paw prints are more forward facing. Cats are usually rounder and less pointed.

My Huggett .30 Snipe moderator works well on my .177 and my .22. I currently have it on my .177 Red Wolf and if it's any louder I certainly can't tell. Then again, at 79, my hearing may be a little suspect.

Karl, nice wood.
Where are you getting your blanks. If you don’t mind me asking. I’m low on wood.

Matt7467 said:

Which magazines are you referring to? The Notos or Zelos? I've already got aftermarket for the Notos as the factory one has given me problems from day 1. Didn't really come across anything mentioning Zelos magazines as being an issue when I was doing my research on it. So just eanted so double check

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I was referring to the Zelos. These work well.

Motorhead said:

Actually the bevels are COUNTED ON to have a progressive nature, for seat to open and close with sorta low pressure losses of the plenum side the spring stack must have a Progressive / Elastic property to it.
* Too few of bevels, triple stacks or greater, either/or looses this progressiveness property and regs only want to react with larger swings in pressure loss within plenum. Likely why HILL chooses to use Coil springs in there Regs ???

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Excellent point. FX was simply adding one or two extra Belvilles in the alternating configurations to achieve a stiffer stack. I'm pretty sure that FX doesn't sort their washers which is what I did but in-order to get the thickest it takes a bunch of them, the standard packages I was buying they followed a bell curve. I like the idea of shims but I'd still attempt to equal out the washers so the all work the same. I'll bet it'll still only be a 50 bar range.

cmatera said:

Distance?

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Danger close..10 yards lol....that's why the video isn't in focus. He was looking right at me and the other dove got spooked and just took off so I didn't want to move and adjust it. If he saw movement he would have taken off

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The depinger that I installed is much smaller then the one on this video, but the end result noise-wise is similar (check it at 5:00):

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Interesting, I had assumed that the sub12 ping was maybe a consequence of the state of tune needed to get them that low.
It hasn't been present on any of the U2's (all 0.22 700's) I've dealt with at all. No stealth depingers installed from the factory in them either. Heard it plenty in the various vulcans of course.

I never realized how physical being old school was.

PCP makes you soft....

Hello,

The manual for EVO 10 recommends greasing the following:
o-ring at the compressed air cylinder
o-ring at the loading port
cocking lever

As for the o-rings, do you just apply the lube on the o-ring or do you remove it first from the thread/port, lube and put back?

And as fr the cocking lever, I assume I need to remove the grip and then what?
I'm also wondering why they recommend using a silicone grease for the cocking lever - I would assume it's metal to metal contact so a molybdenum grease would be appropriate; not that I'm going to argue with Steyr, just wondering.

Thanks!

greenbeans said:

If the rubber ball is smashed you’re slamming your valve… might be your issue, meaning the hammer smacks the valve rod against the return so hard that it might bounce back and close the valve faster. This would mean that decreasing micro would give you more speed for a bit though and since your speed is decreasing if you turn micro down seems to speak against this… running out of ideas…

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Ok thanks for your thorough. Maybe its time to change the rubber ball. Yesterday i turned the rubber ball sideways. So the flat side faces the valve housing. So i noticed a increase in fps.
Maybe its time to change the rubber ball.

I recently put the Buck Rail Tactical kit on my Avenger and so far I like it alot.
Note.. There are 2 different versions. One is for the Avenger like I have and the other is for the AvengeX. They are clearly marked on the Buck Rail site.

MH, I have to shoot it too! Check your email and texts. LOL

dealing with 3k psi Korean cliff guns for years, i found my best consistent accuracy at 2700-2600psi when hunting.
so, like what the guys have said......you gotta play with it to find that sweet spot

Powder Burnt, You are lucky to be alive.