Airforce Ok Im ready for a .357 air rifle. Which one?
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I have two Texan .357's
A carbine which slipt the valve poppet after about 20 rounds
And a SS which split the valve poppet at about 100 rounds
Carbine with 150 grain is putting out 846 fps at a high
The SS(same damn platform) 786fps with the same ammo.
My Benjiman Bulldog(second gen) with mods pushes 150 grain at 846 fps.
I do not see the Long .357 making 400 ft lbs
Both mine shoot less than advertised.
A carbine which slipt the valve poppet after about 20 rounds
And a SS which split the valve poppet at about 100 rounds
Carbine with 150 grain is putting out 846 fps at a high
The SS(same damn platform) 786fps with the same ammo.
My Benjiman Bulldog(second gen) with mods pushes 150 grain at 846 fps.
I do not see the Long .357 making 400 ft lbs
Both mine shoot less than advertised.
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The OP was interested in the .357 Texan carbine. According to Airforce, it’s 300fpe, same as the Bulldog:
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What I think is cool is that it can do a lot more than just hunt as it has a 9 round magazine that is designed for slugs, comes suppressed & quiet enough to double for a lot more target and just plinking with pellets, etc.
It does have great power but not a limited single shot hunter as it has 130-305 jules and up to 30 shots per fill, adjustable assisted valve, externally adjustable regulator, comes with case, extra mags which are ambidextrous, suppressor, 2 stage adjustable trigger. Here are the specs,
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Thats why I would never get a carbine, you give up too much power. Here is my 308 and only 3000 psi, all most 100fps faster than your bulldog and my aea big 9 stock.
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Im having a difficult time getting parts too repair both my new broken Texan .357's.
Promised for 2 weeks now parts will ship "Tomorrow" and tracking will be provided.
I do understand it's the holidays.
They already have my money......
Once parts arrive I still have to troubleshoot why my SS is 100 fps slower than my Carbine and the SS .357 pushes in the barrel easily.....carbine is tight but stronger.....and also splits valve poppets.
Promised for 2 weeks now parts will ship "Tomorrow" and tracking will be provided.
I do understand it's the holidays.
They already have my money......
Once parts arrive I still have to troubleshoot why my SS is 100 fps slower than my Carbine and the SS .357 pushes in the barrel easily.....carbine is tight but stronger.....and also splits valve poppets.
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Unfortunately I had a family emergency and had to travel out of state. I will be doing some pellet and slug chrono testing next weekend (MLK weekend) I’m going crazy waiting. So far I have Hades pellets and fx hybrids to shoot plus I have a lot of assorted slugs to try from an older Crosman pistol turned into a 9mm. It has been very cold n windy here in NY so hopefully I can get thru it. I just put a brand new wraith NV scope on it and will sight it in. I have 2 friends with coyotes and raccoons so if possible I will get out at night and try that out and hopefully get something on video.
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I'm in a similar boat.
I work offshore. Both my broken texan parts are in but I have a few days left at work.
Unfortunately I have just missed my 30 day window to return either gun from being out here.
Hopefully they get right.
My Carbine cracked two valve poppets pushing 150 grain at 860 fpsand my SS is anemic only pushing the same 150 grain at 760 fps.
Put the Ss tank on the Carbine to rule out the SS tank/valve and fps were 850 fps.....2 shots the valve poppet split.
The carbine has a tighter bore......but that may be what's causing the poppet split.
Be ashame if sub 200 ft lbs is all these platforms can do even though they state 790 fps with 170 grain.
I work offshore. Both my broken texan parts are in but I have a few days left at work.
Unfortunately I have just missed my 30 day window to return either gun from being out here.
Hopefully they get right.
My Carbine cracked two valve poppets pushing 150 grain at 860 fpsand my SS is anemic only pushing the same 150 grain at 760 fps.
Put the Ss tank on the Carbine to rule out the SS tank/valve and fps were 850 fps.....2 shots the valve poppet split.
The carbine has a tighter bore......but that may be what's causing the poppet split.
Be ashame if sub 200 ft lbs is all these platforms can do even though they state 790 fps with 170 grain.
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So I just got upstate today and it’s cold and snowing. I only sighted in the wraith night vision scope to 30 yards for now. I only got to test velocity with 2 slugs due to the weather. But with the fx hybrid 68 gr I got 1019 fps and second shot was 997fps. I also shot the zan 100gr hp and it shot at 981 fps. I could handle testing in the cold but the snow is coming down hard and I can’t write anything down. So once I can do some shot strings I will update.
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My SS is being sent to airforce.....many issues.
After the valve poppet split the safety would get stuck on.
Then cocking lever got rough to move and stuck.
Pulled it apart per airforce instructions.
No lube and loose screws inside gouged up the internals.
After the valve poppet split the safety would get stuck on.
Then cocking lever got rough to move and stuck.
Pulled it apart per airforce instructions.
No lube and loose screws inside gouged up the internals.
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