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  1. thane

    Time to combine Open and Hunter?

    So I'll be the second guy who likes the 16x Hunter scope limit. It is definitely more challenging which is the fun factor, everyone making a near perfect score is pandering to egos. While a perfect score is great goal, having the top three shooters separated by 3 or less points is a dismal tool...
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    Time to combine Open and Hunter?

    Field target shooters choose their preference every time they attend a match, Pyramid Air Cup was 5 to 58. Allowing that small of a group to impact at over one magnatude the sample, just to be listed in the same scoring column is heavy handed to say the least. Just shoot Open Class/WFTF or...
  3. thane

    EFT, who wants it?

    I am jonesing to hit and EFT match, try it out. ...awarding participation points?... not so much.
  4. thane

    What’s the best mounting solution

    With my impact I strive to reduce the number of mechanical connections between scope and barrel, so one piece non adjustable mounts. I also resist mounting and unmounting, keeping it as settled as possible. Remounting, zeroing and then a thermal cycle will usually result in a POI shift.
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    travel cost to Grand Prix...wow

    Two weeks ago trying to attend Oregon GP, airport paralized with blue screens same Friday morning I am leaving. Flight, rental car, hotel, entry fee, time off work... all evaporated. Paying to not attend is tough.
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    Resources Edgun Leshiy 2 For HFT

    Do It! I'll watch you shoot that, will be a fun change.
  7. thane

    Best Fixed Optic for Compact Wildcat MK3

    14x50 Immersive Optics, very compact, wide field of view matches 4.5x, but at 14x magnification. Very clear glass with bright images. Especially well suited to bullpups. Makes for easy target acquisition with precision placement without zooming in and out.
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    Why are scopes so expensive?

    Image quality, construction, accuracy, durability... and many more features including technician's time in assembly. You decide the value to your application and budget, completely subjective. Bring it to a competition for an objective performance test.
  9. thane

    FT etiquette question

    Complaints in etiquette usually match the level of frustration a shooter is experiencing... everything going well=less likely to complain. Keep your situational awareness meter engaged, have fun and be respectful especially on someones bad day. For me, I like smack talk 100% of the time, the...
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    FT etiquette question

    If your club offers Freestyle do that for your first couple matches. You can use a rangefinder checking your ranging, adjust your scope turrets as much as you like, ignore forced positions or not... it is up to you with no grace needed.
  11. thane

    Sunflower seeds in a bum bag

    I am back to buckwheat hulls after trying beans, cut foam, cut memmory foam... Only the buckwheat settled in quickly, no bounce and some structure present. Cheapest I could find bulk hulls for($44 for 25lbs)...
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    MAC1 USFT Analysis/Overview

    Barrel accurizing is a black art and takes a lot of patience, expertise and possibly a stack of barrels.
  13. thane

    MAC1 USFT Analysis/Overview

    Leaks are frustrating and life is too short. $1,100 as-is, no scope, un-ran-overed and shipped.
  14. thane

    You know a gun has gotten under your skin

    I have also been working up a TX200 for worlds the last couple of months, late night sessions, bumbling through tweaks and "performance" upgrades, band aids on fingers to prove it. Definitely a two steps forward, one step backwards progress. Tonight's work is replace sheared lever pin, shim...
  15. thane

    Daystate CRX FT - Opinions

    I had Big Red in my hands and can confirm, it rules.
  16. thane

    🌵Sonoran Desert Grand Prix March 1st - 3rd

    Great shoot at an incredible course! I would hang out just to enjoy the views. Thanks Garret and crew!
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    Resources Has anyone used a "Stretch Seat for Hunter Class FT

    I have seen three of these in matches, all failed during match. 2 were obviously overloaded and one stopped locking. All were never to be seen again.
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    Scope height measurement Question

    ... except for the fact the erector tube pivots near the eyepiece, making center higher or lower or posibly the same as center of objective lens. Also factor 20MOA scope mounts... not as easy a measurement as it first appears.
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    Regulated vs Un-Regulated

    It's new shooters who believe reg's are set it and forget it... a bad day is coming, hopefully not in a competition. Every regulator will eventually need maintenance in addition to common air rifle maintenance. I run both, favoring a well tuned, reg-free build, and constantly inspecting reg...
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    Joe is really angry.

    What? A YouTuber airing drama on his channel? Unheard of... Preposterous...