I stopped mentioning those deals on here until I’ve made sure I’ve purchased as many as I want. I bought about 18,000 of the .177 Norma’s, but I only got a couple thousand in .22 before they raised the price.
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.30 Cal Dilemma
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I think the reason Hatsan complaints have diminished because the # of buyers have too. @SpindleB, if you're happy with yours, good on ya but you don't need to virtually hijack a thread trying to convince smart people how great they are. Don't know if you're looking for vindication for your purchasing decisions or what but you're obviously NOT going to find it here. Please take a breath and chill out!
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Depends on how many guns you want in your closet or safe. You already have the basis for a great .30 gun in the FX Impact 4. What are you using the current FX Impact 4 rifle for, and would you miss it if you converted it to .30 caliber?
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The other unanswered question is why does he want a .30. If he’s looking to do long range shooting out to 200 yards then he should be looking into converting the FX or buying a higher end rifle. If he’s looking to kill raccoons and coyotes at under 50 yards then a much cheaper gun will do.
I’m not particularly impressed by what I have heard about the Blitz, but it’s one of three full autos out there and it’s the only one that takes high capacity magazines. Personally, I think that airguns are an ideal way for people to experience full auto for reasons of both legality and economics. So if that’s what the OP is after then it’s the obvious choice.
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To the OP’s original question, ordering the barrel/moderator kit for that price is the last thing I would do, it’s the least effective way to spend money to get a 30 or any other caliber as I see it. I’ve bought 2 Gauntlets from the classifieds here, a Gauntlet and a Gauntlet 2, both in .25. The Gauntlet needed a bit or work but both shoot very well and I’ve spent less than $600 total for both. Certainly worth a look. Hatsan, never tried one but you can get as nice a rifle as you want for enough money. One of the nice things about this sport/hobby is the variety of choices. Do your research and do some shooting. You’ll make a few mistakes but also some amazing discoveries.
Rick H.
Rick H.
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@SpindleB - it's time to re-review the AGN rules. Rule #1 in particular applies. Your are welcome to disagree, but do so with respect.
We are here to talk about Airguns, not to criticize each other.
Everyone, take a breath and step back from the keyboard for a minute. Caustic behavior is not welcome in the AGN brotherhood.
We all have something to learn. For a good laugh, take a quick detour to learn about my favorite communication theory... Dunning-Krueger:
We are here to talk about Airguns, not to criticize each other.
Everyone, take a breath and step back from the keyboard for a minute. Caustic behavior is not welcome in the AGN brotherhood.
We all have something to learn. For a good laugh, take a quick detour to learn about my favorite communication theory... Dunning-Krueger:
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Back to OP's original post, do you want a .30 cal airgun for a specific task, or to shoot regularly on an ongoing basis? I have .22 cal and .25 cal air rifles that get shot almost daily, but my .30 only gets used for specific hunting purposes and gets shot much less often than my others. As such, I paid $250.00 for my AEA Challenger Standard and have been very happy with it for what I paid. If you plan to shoot .30 often then converting that Impact or investing in something like an M60 or Hatsan at $799.00 makes some sense. My .30 shooting at over 90 ft lbs will blast right through the backstops I use for my .22 and .25 rifles, and while the shroud does a good job, backyard friendly it probably is not. Just some things to consider for your .30 cal adventure...
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I've been there and done that, but was moving from .30 to .22 cal, eliminating the need for a moderator as the .30's does both calibers.
I wound up going with a caliber change kit and a couple of magazines in the end.
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Not sure if you saw my other replies but yes it would be for the ocassional bigger critter hunting.
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My Crown .30 is currently my most accurate gun. That's of all the guns I own including my Kidd custom 10/22, so far. I get 3 good 13 round mags per fill from it.
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Not necessarily. I own a Jet 2 and while I enjoy it immensely, mostly because it’s cheap and I like tinkering with it, ( the pump kit from buckrail helpsEveryone recommends what they own.
What is the best?
Mine!
Lol,
) I don’t think I would ever recommend it unless you like fixing stuff and creative problem solving. Think barrel shimming and shroud mods to align the moderator threads. I pretty sure I could assemble that gun in my sleep with all the valve poppets I replaced. Luckily I have a good supply of those.Upvote 0
I've got a Jet2 myself and the only thing I would recommend to people is not to buy one. There are many problems with both the Jets design and its build quality.Not necessarily. I own a Jet 2 and while I enjoy it immensely, mostly because it’s cheap and I like tinkering with it, ( the pump kit from buckrail helps
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-thammer
This is good to know.
I was looking for information on the Hatsan Velox pistol , as Baker Airguns (near Columbus, Ohio) has a used one. Somehow, I saw this post here and also noted you might be near me.
I am near Miamitown (West side of Cincy).
You know anyone around here, or shops or clubs, that can help me set up an airgun, with a Nomad compressor ? Just need help to start. I got an Air Texan now, that I can't quite figure out, lol ... Baker Airguns helped me set up it up (years ago), but just getting back into it.
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I'm on the south east side of Cincy. There's a 100 yard indoor range over here. I have a membership and can bring a guest anytime. Shoot me a DM and we'll get you sorted.
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Hi Morales !
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We get giant iguanas with a Niksan .25 , shooting with pellets and the slugs I make .
The bottle has plenty of shots and , other model comes with (2) bottles . No need to refill for a hundred plus heavy shots .
See them at :
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Jes
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-thammer
That sounds good (and close) !
I can't direct message members yet, too new here ... maybe you could dm me ?
Verne
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Not sure about op’s numbers when it comes to the fx barrel kit. I also strongly disagree with that route being the least effective use of money. Lol. 350 bucks for a kit plus 35 dollar mag from QD fox. Guessing going to 30 you are most likely buying the moderator no matter what route you take if you are buying it for the impact as it will be as quiet as any other 30 pretty much. I can’t speak for the impact switch but it is a pretty quick process in the Maverick from switch to tune. Investing 400 bucks into the m4 seems pretty sound. Or you could spend 400 on a budget 30 that is much more cheaply built. That is some people’s thing. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve ran into over the years in various hobbies that say “I would never spend a cpl thousand on X” but have 4-5 budget Xs for several hundred a piece 
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