Bought my first really expensive PCP gun yesterday, a Rattler 357. Before that I think the most expensive one I had was the Benjamin bulldog. Does anyone here own one and have any tips and tricks on how to make sure it operates perfectly and I don't mess it up? I've never owned a LCS or Huben, I'm not entirely sure what to expect with having a hammerless PCP rifle. I've watched a few videos but I figured I would be better served getting first hand tips from someone who actually has it in hand and uses it.
Bought a Western rattler 357
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My sidewinder should be here today!
I also have a huben k1.
The only big advice is don't shoot down past the reg pressure or it can dump. Be careful loading ammo, if it pushes to far in the magazine it can obstruct the rotation (pointy slugs, i am looking at you!)
Shoot it a LOT.
I also have a huben k1.
The only big advice is don't shoot down past the reg pressure or it can dump. Be careful loading ammo, if it pushes to far in the magazine it can obstruct the rotation (pointy slugs, i am looking at you!)
Shoot it a LOT.
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Congratulations! I myself expect your rifles little brother to arrive today, or tomorrow. It's in .30 cal, and is also hammerless. Mechanically it appears to be quite similar, so perhaps any tips you get can be applied to my Sidewinder.
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Thank you for the tips, I will try and remember to watch the reg pressure. As for ammo, do I want to load it so it's just flush with the back of the mag?
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When you guys start buying slugs, for the Western Arms .357, since it is a TJ barrel, TJ has disclosed that the land diameter is 350, and the groove diameter is ,357,,,,,,,,,,so you would want a slug that is sized down to somewhere around .306 maybe .307 but going just a tad less than the groove depth produces a little less friction and likely somewhat more velocity. I will be testing mine soon and will let you know what I find out as far as what works accurately. What I have noticed is that the grease or oil used to lubricate it at factory seems to freeze up in temperatures like 15-20 degrees. I had mine magazine not rotate properly and thought the barrel was in too close but it was not the case. Airguns of Arizona probally tests these guns for function and since it is Arizona the probably do not get function tested in 5 degree weather like we have here often in Nebraska winters. So I will disassemble mine and remove all lubricants and use only a lubricant that will not freeze up or gel under arctic conditions. The magazine is much thicker than the Huben so it can take a much longer slug or it can take a much shorter pellet. I will be testing over the weekend unless the Artic vortex comes back and its 4 degrees. Its not a lot of fun calling in coyotes in 4 degree weather. Then have your gun not rotate the mag after the first shot. Simple fix with the right lubricant.
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I NEED TO PROOFD READ MY POSTS BEFORE I POST, UGH....LOL....ABOVE IT STATES .306 MAYBE .307. SHOULD BE .357. MAYBE .356.5. Groove dia of the TJ barrel in .357. You would want a slug that has been sized to .357 or you may get by with slightly smaller like .356 or .3565.....surprised nobody caught my mistake.
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I don't have 1 BUT I do have an SK-19 and sometimes the magazine likes to surprise you by pulling a few obscure facial hair whiskers with it when it rotates. At least in my case a few times. Lol. Great purchase my friend!
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Thank you for letting me know about that, I have a pretty long goatee, I'll have to be careful lol
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From all the reviews I have watched the rattler it seems more accurate than most of the target PCP s. The trigger is supposed to take a little getting used to. If I could id buy one.... Congratulations let us know how she shoots
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