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    Benjamin Newbie Picking PCP

    Agreed, older technology and long/heavy. Also, very popular and beloved as a first-time PCP. Many upgrades but it might be tough to get any return on upgrade investment, if reselling. WM
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    JTS JTS Airacuda Standard Issues

    IIRC, 45Bravo stated 18.9mm for thread depth, measured mine at 20.1mm, before removal. Returned to 20.1mm on replacement which broke after 25 rounds. Brought issue to forum and Nervoustrig related same "self-tightening" problem Dynamic Air Rifle, a similar design, had to address. I suspect...
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    JTS JTS Airacuda Standard Issues

    There's a YouTube guy, 45Bravo, whose done several "how-to" videos on the JTS Airacuda MAX. Since internals seem similar on Standard and MAX, might want to check it out. One is foster fitting service, another on "O" ring replacement and one on poppet valve. WM
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    JTS JTS Airacuda Standard Issues

    ChrisK doesn't mention Standard or MAX, here's pic of my broken MAX poppet. The flawed poppet valve design can self-tighten over time and compress until plastic breaks and air reservoir empties out breech, if side-lever open, and muzzle. Travis sent free replacement, under warranty, no...
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    N/A Eastern European Curiosity

    Having shot the Vulcan 3 and Uragan 2 .30 (700mm) slug guns side by side for a year, I'd say similar in appearance, style and ergonomics. Main difference is Uragan's balanced valve system versus standard in V3. Outcome of balanced valve is smoother operation, quieter and less ammo fussy...
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    N/A Eastern European Curiosity

    M3 and Wildcat Mk3 are fine guns, glad to have in collection but when nuisance crow calls from woods, I grab an AGT. Uragan .25, Uragan 2 .30 and Vulcan 3 .30 are tops, ergonomic, simple and accurate, no shifting POI. Solidly built and quick to shoulder I concentrate on getting the crow...
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    Compressor leaking. Need help with this fitting.

    Here's Yong Heng replacement SS line.
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    JTS JTS Airacuda Standard Issues

    First, welcome to the hobby and Airgun Nation, knowledgeable and respectful members here. As a newbie it was recommended I check out Matt Dubber's 9-Part YouTube series, "Airgun Ballistics, 101," best advice, ever. Short, easy to follow, really gives a leg up on the hobby. Second, few...
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    Kalibrgun Well this sucks

    Rare, but can happen with new, as well. Purchased FX Wildcat MK3 .30 from Dealer who secured "new" from FX. Turns out FX had sent it to another who ended up returning. With exterior like new, FX returned to inventory. Unfortunately, original possessor destroyed, or allowed someone to...
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    Compressor leaking. Need help with this fitting.

    New Yong Heng SS tubing came with all three parts, still sitting unused in parts drawer. Recommend overnight curing for JB Weld. WM
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    Is it me? Or does it not work?

    Been there, done that! Glad it worked out, I'm sure thread will help others, as well. WM
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    Compressor leaking. Need help with this fitting.

    Same as me, try JB Weld idea, not trying to seal threads, just where compression fitting sits on steel line. Suspect compression fitting isn't sealing properly to steel line. Make sure to allow curing time. WM
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    Is it me? Or does it not work?

    No, test plug, as pictured. Check in spare parts box that came with pump, hopefully you got one. If so, plug female end of fill whip and pressurize pump. If all works well, problem is in connection or airgun. WM
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    Compressor leaking. Need help with this fitting.

    Here's a longshot. Appears similar to stainless steel fittings on Yong Heng which can be tricky to re-seal, without replacement, after removal. In my case, while waiting for new SS line replacement to arrive, I placed a rice grain size of JB Weld around steel line, under fitting, and...
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    Is it me? Or does it not work?

    Many Chinese hand pumps come with a dead head test plug, if yours did, give it a try. WM
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    Which is better?

    Carbon fiber tanks need to be within lifetime and 5-year test limits for outside vendors to fill. Mid-price compressors, capable of filling CF tanks, Yong Heng and GX-CS4 come to mind, provide "air freedom" from these requirements. More expensive compressors also fill tanks, but cheaper...
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    Lastest verison of the yong heng compressor. Anyone try it?

    Success for the GX-CS Series lies in low gearing with subsequent less heat generation. While the GX-CS platform will take longer to fill than the featured compressor, there's a serious price to pay in longevity. Even if made by the same manufacturer of the "water-bucket" Yong Heng, this...
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    Lastest verison of the yong heng compressor. Anyone try it?

    This has been around, just a re-badged oil-less, water-less, multi-power, high-speed-fan cooled compressor with a 12-18 month lifespan and little rebuilding success. Might be made by YongyIheng Pneumatic Company, makers of authentic Yong Hengs, more likely a scammer added white lettering on...
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    Member Introduction

    Greetings from Florida, glad to have you here. WM
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    Buy once, cry once.

    "Buy once, cry once," isn't for me either. Can't dispute quality and performance of $400 bipods, $4500 compressors and $3000 scopes but for those interested in backyard plinking/pesting success can be found for far less. WM