Hi. I just purchased a new Stoeger xm1 ranger. I have a couple of questions if someone could answer them , I'd appreciate it. Firstly,ion most pcp air rifies you turn the hammer spring to the right to increase velocity. It doesn't say in the manual and I wanted to be sure. Next, there's a round tube that has a small hole on each side of it which the manual doesn't even mention. What is the purpose of that and lastly should you leave the regulator set at the stock settings because I've heard a lot of ppl doing that with good results and you have to degass and disassemble the air tube to adjust each time. I haven't had the chance to shoot this rifle yet because of the windy and cold weather but, I was just trying to find out some information about it first. Thanks Robert.
Stoeger xm1 ranger.25 caliber questions
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The small round tube with a hole on each side is a tool to take out the gauge on the front of the air tube and yes you turn the hammer adjuster right to increase and left to decrease power in a manner of speaking I turned mine a one and a half turns out and am still pushing 890 fps but my shot count went from 45 shots on reg to 62 shots on the reg they seem to be great guns for A low cost
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Thank you so much for answering my questions. I even called Stoeger and they said that they don't have technical support for their airguns. I really like the gun but, that made me wonder a little bit about why they make airguns then without technical support. So, you're the only person out of many that's been able to answer my questions. Especially about the round tube. Thanks again.
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Stoeger doesnt make the air rifles they have under their brand. Like many products these days, one factory makes things for many other companies to put their name on. In this case I think its just to have an established importer into the US market. The Stoeger pcps reportedly are made by Snowpeak/Artemis.
The hammer spring should be clockwise to increase preload and counter-clockwise to reduce preload. Personally I would test the rifle out at the stock settings first and try some pellets you like. If you decide you want a little more or less speed play with the hammer spring. If you are really off the maybe think about the reg, but I doubt you will ever really need to.
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Recently acquired the Bulllshark in .177. Actually shoots quite well for it's price. It currently shoots around 1100 FPS w/ crossman premier HP too hot for my needs. I'd love to be able to get this thing down to under 800 FPS. Is that possible and how? I can't seem to find any tuning...
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I would contact R Dudek of Airgun Revisions ( where I got mine ) for any tech support needed .
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Yeah,that's what I was thinking of doing see where it's at before messing with it. I have a scope on order but, I shot a few magazines through it yesterday and I like how the gun feels and it didn't lose much pressure for the amount that I shot through it. Just have to get to the target after the scope where I can really see where it's at and go from there. Thanks for your advice and the information.Stoeger doesnt make the air rifles they have under their brand. Like many products these days, one factory makes things for many other companies to put their name on. In this case I think its just to have an established importer into the US market. The Stoeger pcps reportedly are made by Snowpeak/Artemis.
The hammer spring should be clockwise to increase preload and counter-clockwise to reduce preload. Personally I would test the rifle out at the stock settings first and try some pellets you like. If you decide you want a little more or less speed play with the hammer spring. If you are really off the maybe think about the reg, but I doubt you will ever really need to.
Stoeger - Stoeger XM1 Bullpup How Tune Down?
Recently acquired the Bulllshark in .177. Actually shoots quite well for it's price. It currently shoots around 1100 FPS w/ crossman premier HP too hot for my needs. I'd love to be able to get this thing down to under 800 FPS. Is that possible and how? I can't seem to find any tuning...
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SPA does not provide good manuals with the guns I have from them (3 P35s). You will need a chronograph but there are inexpensive ones that work well for about $30. I start with the regulator setting the gun comes with but I adjust the hammer spring to see what the peak velocity is for a pellet the gun seems to shoot accurately. Then I back off the hammer spring to put the velocity 3-5% under the peak. That will give you good efficiency and reduce noise. If the velocity with the stock regulator setting is not what you want you can adjust the regulator. You degass (there should be a screw at the back of the airtube for this) first and use that tube (it is a thin socket) to remove the big nut on the end of the airtube the gauge is mounted to. The regulator will be at the other end of the airtube. If you have a long extension and a long straight bladed screwdriver you can fairly easily loosen the lock nut and adjust the regulator. Clockwise will lower the regulator setting. I wouldn't move it more than half a turn at a time.
My guess is your Ranger is like my P35s and came with a regulator setting about as high as the hammer spring can open (about 145 bar). If so you can reduce the regulator but may have difficulty increasing it much.
My guess is your Ranger is like my P35s and came with a regulator setting about as high as the hammer spring can open (about 145 bar). If so you can reduce the regulator but may have difficulty increasing it much.
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There is info in this thread
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/stoeger-xm1-ranger-and-scout-are-awesome.1302165/page-6
I use high profile rings on my scout
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/stoeger-xm1-ranger-and-scout-are-awesome.1302165/page-6
I use high profile rings on my scout
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Low cost to them .... High markup/ profits for them .. you buy you buy now ... Lol.
Ya ,so many are this way and no real parts too boot. Good part is this guns 300$ not 2000..
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OK have the same rifle 25cal. I didn't do a thing with it" amazing.With the reg. ya no right were your at" man i wish they offered a wood stock" o yummey"let see 5 year warranty? Hum were do ya send it to? Had to put the HW 100 on the side,this thing is to amazing"
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Reh74, Welcome to the patio. Come on out, set your drink down and visit. Follow the forum rules or the establishment will get touchy. Be Well Brothers, Bandito.
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I think regardless it's nice for the cost .. lots of folks like them and not many things said bad ...
I just wish they would of put the sights on them like old.
That's a dumb move to attract budget shooter to the gun .. ( opinion).
Also glad there not putting that bulky non removable gaudy moderator on them
I just wish they would of put the sights on them like old.
That's a dumb move to attract budget shooter to the gun .. ( opinion).
Also glad there not putting that bulky non removable gaudy moderator on them
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How’s it going with your Ranger? I’m debating between the Ranger and an Umarex Gauntlet 2 .25. I’m leaning more toward the Ranger as it’s a rebadge of a widely and long manufactured rifle, as well as a 5 year warranty.
I’ve seen a lot of quality complaints about the Gauntlet. The Ranger is also a pound lighter than the Gauntlet. I do like the power on the Gauntlet, the Ranger doesn’t seem a slouch though.
I’ve seen a lot of quality complaints about the Gauntlet. The Ranger is also a pound lighter than the Gauntlet. I do like the power on the Gauntlet, the Ranger doesn’t seem a slouch though.
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Having had the original Gauntlet 2 & now the Ranger (both .22) I'd definitely say Ranger. The Stoegers are quite powerful as delivered w/ a trigger great out of the box & easily tweaked for even better, much easier than the Gauntlet. Weight wise & ergonomics are better too. If I move to .25 it will be another Stoeger .
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Hell yeah. I’m sold! You using a compressor or a hand pump? I’m new to PCPs and I want to buy a decent scope too so if I can start with a hand pump that’d be nice.
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I have both, hand pumps(2) & compressor(s). My RoVair compressor puked & I'm waiting on a rebuild .I now have a GX4 ,NO More air-cooled for me ! If you are in any shape enough for 10-15 pushups you can pump the Ranger to capacity in a few sessions ( unless you want to shower immediately 
). I have both shoulders replaced & still use the pump out in the field for top offs & occasionally for exercise in the Man Cave . For around $350 you can find decent FFP
scopes . I have gone from 3x12 at the beginning to 4x16 & 6x24 scopes on all my PCP's ( a house sparrow is VERY small at 40/50 yards). Athlon & Hawke are the brands I use and they do all I ask of them, I don't do turrent cranking & no ballistic charts on the gun stocks. I sight in and use stadia lines for ranges I'm comfortable with. The Gauntlet will give you more shots but also will require a compressor as it has a bottle ( I hand pumped my Gauntlet once , see shower
comment above). Just my 2 cents .
). I have both shoulders replaced & still use the pump out in the field for top offs & occasionally for exercise in the Man Cave . For around $350 you can find decent FFPscopes . I have gone from 3x12 at the beginning to 4x16 & 6x24 scopes on all my PCP's ( a house sparrow is VERY small at 40/50 yards). Athlon & Hawke are the brands I use and they do all I ask of them, I don't do turrent cranking & no ballistic charts on the gun stocks. I sight in and use stadia lines for ranges I'm comfortable with. The Gauntlet will give you more shots but also will require a compressor as it has a bottle ( I hand pumped my Gauntlet once , see shower
comment above). Just my 2 cents .
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