Recent content by stewie

One option would be a pcp rifle with adjustable power. AA s510 is the choice I made for just that reason, but there are others.

Yes, I was looking for a back up for the QX4600 at ARH a couple of years ago, but it was no longer available. Two other springs were recommended so I ordered them and have them on hand. That QX is perfecto, no doubt.

Good move. MY PS in .22 was my first air rifle a decade ago, and it was, like yours, great out of the box. But after a year or so I started experimenting with various springs and kits; I ended up with a hybrid consisting of an ARH 4600 spring (if I'm remembering right), a Vortek seal, and a...

The Product Farm guy on YouTube ran extensive tests on CLPs for rust prevention and found that Break Free CLP was the best, followed closely by Frog Lube. I use Frog Lube and Ballistol only because I've got so much of the stuff lying around. Also, I love the smell of Ballistol.

There is an abundance of riches in air rifles these days, so there are lots of sure bets. I don't have wide experience with different airgun manufacturers, only because I started with Air Arms a decade ago on the advice from someone on this board, and have stayed with them--not out of brand...

Brilliant!!!

One thing you may want to consider is a piece of pvc pipe big enough to fit over the lever, and long enough to give you the leverage you want. My pro-sport seems easy to cock, at least to this 65-year-old, but not everyone would think so I imagine. Altering cocking technique is another option...

I've got a s510 carbine in .22, a Ultimate sporter in .25 and a Prosport in .22 Love them all. Apart from a small leak, after several years, in a pressure guage (easily repaired), they've functioned flawlessly.

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I've hand pumped my pcps (both AA 510s) for years, but I used mine mainly for pests and occasional target practice. I use a Hill pump, but there are cheaper Chinese-made pumps for sale on the auction site. In any case, it's a good idea to have a hand pump as a back up, so you might start with...

My Pro Sport was quieted down quite a lot with a Neil Claque suppressor.

I've taken a couple of squirrels and any number of rats with lead-free in both .22 and 25. No problemo.

I've shot them in .22 and .25, and they're great. I'd shoot nothing but lead free pellets if I could afford them.

I've got two aftermarket mods, both from Neil. Love them.

I dropped PayPal when they started dropping groups whose political views they objected to. Never had a problem with them otherwise.