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    Decided on a PCP...

    Donny FL had good and specific recs for my Hatsan Blitz in .22. The moderator is not .22 cal. they will likely have specifics for your gun as well. Apparently baffle strikes were an issue with full auto, upsizing the moderator resolves that w/ little or no loss in sound moderation, the Ronin is...
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    Decided on a PCP...

    My P-force carbine does not have enough moderator, it's not bad but could be quieter. Prolly leave it alone for now. My P-Force has a date with my super Dremel. Being a retired dental guy it's electric motor and diamonds for the trigger job. I'll shoot the Blitz a little tonite and do that...
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    Decided on a PCP...

    I have the Donny FL Ronin on my Blitz, very pleased, it really quieted the bark of the Blitz. Per their rec I am running the .25/30 Ronin it's plenty quiet and no baffle strikes. My P-Force could be quieter, I'll see if they have an end cap and share it with the P-force. Were it not for the...
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    N/A Zombie setup

    Almost done. The tripod is missing the center spreader for the legs, I'll make a thin plywood piece with hinges and pins to replace the center spreader. It needs the big tripod, heavy beast! My zombie blaster is only .22 but we have night vision and volume on our side!
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    To Strip or Not To Strip

    The way factories treat what could be very nice looking wood is a real shame. Production speed rules, however in many cases they have given the craftsman a good starting point. Chemical stripper to preserve the wood and start over. I swear they dip stocks sometimes.
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    N/A Zombie setup

    Oh I am sooo intrigued. Built a few spud guns back in the day, dangerous fun. I stuck with hairspray and never picked any little pieces of PVC out of my hide. My brother blew up a couple trying different propellants. Ahh, the piece with the string is your sabot I assume the string makes them...
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    According to my wife, this is a trending thing?

    Is the flat device on the lawn a battery pack? Way cool.
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    N/A Zombie setup

    Hmm, I have a super nice 10 gallon air compressor tank, pretty certain one of the end bells is threaded need to have a look, It's an ASME tank and zero rust. Should be rated for 125 minimum. I could build a beast, the tank has feet to put wheels on it. While a bowling ball mortar is likely off...
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    N/A Blessing in disguise?

    True dat. I do wish it was more like automotive in this respect. Every new car on the dealer lot will have on the Mulroney sticker the percentages of the cars origin to include parts and assembly. My new Tesla is truly an American car, what did not come from the USA was Canada and Mexico. Less...
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    N/A Zombie setup

    Neat, the valve for a bead seater is ideal. Same need for a big quick slug of air. I admire your creativity, good on ya! Seriously big bore... Kinda funny used to be every thrift store was swimming in old bowling balls, hardly see them anymore. I think bowling ball mortars gobbled them up. Have...
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    O Ring sizer

    Uhh ya I kinda thought that could go without saying... :) My friend Dwight (RIP) did his valve engineering using the valve stem sealing on the ID, most guys use the OD. He reasoned that A our flow requirement was very low, and B dimensions are more tightly held on the ID. He was very much a...
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    N/A Zombie setup

    Mike, that is seriously cool, How much pressure in the orange tank? Looks like a piloted valve, I assume the black rubber device is a handle? Rather the ultimate spud gun.
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    O Ring sizer

    Jim, I've lot of experience with O-ring seals. 40 years in dental equipment. There is a very logical reason for listing O-rings by ID and cross section. Because it is the only data needed dimensionally. :) Interesting to note the ID is the precision dimension of O-rings. ID + cross section...
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    O Ring sizer

    The harder durometer O-rings can be measured OK with calipers, soft o-rings are a real PITA to measure accurately. Thanks so much for the chart and App looks like a great tool. I will order one up even tho I am retired, awesome for these pesky metric o rings.
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    Is Stoeger's new PCP compressor a hidden gem?

    Air leaks have taken out more compressor pumps than any other cause IMO. Both Lowes and Home Dopey sell leak detector, a small bottle is enough for your entire club. The liquid is quite benign, I've not had it damage anything. Small leaks make for longer run times, and longer run times equal...
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    To Strip or Not To Strip

    I've seen a propane torch treatment ending up looking awesome. I just can't do it... I am still a fan of Birchwood Casey Tru oil, after all these years.
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    Is Stoeger's new PCP compressor a hidden gem?

    Thanks JimD, good to know that parts are available, that's a big deal on these cheapo HPA pumps. My El Cheapo from Temu is straight to the trash when it has major failure. I have no clue who even made the thing. So far it continues to make air, I may get some life out of it by focusing on...
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    Is Stoeger's new PCP compressor a hidden gem?

    IMO a 2 stage system has a lot of merit. I am on the wet West side of the Cascades, rain and high humidity is the norm. Dessicate (dry) your infeed air for the HPA pump. Ideally we dry the air between pump 1 and the pump one air storage tank. An air to air aftercooler, desiccant stack, and back...
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    Is Stoeger's new PCP compressor a hidden gem?

    My shop compressor has a dryer system built in, it's an older dental air compressor for a dental office. I use my shop compressor to make feed air for my El Cheapo china HPA pump. I regulate the infeed air to about 5 PSI to avoid loading the piston on the HPA pump. Absolutely zero moisture in my...
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    What is Acceptable Percentage of Error for a Guage

    It is right there is the description 1/8" BSPP is the thread specification. That is the straight threaded version of 1/8" MPT they are not interchangeable. Regular American style pipe threads are tapered.