What did you do airgun related today.
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As it’s raining here, I again took apart my Crown “trigger” (aka see-saw with a plunger) and tried a variety of ball point pen springs. I cut some down, finished ends to grip on trigger and sear, etc.
Eventually I got it to a pretty consistent 8-9 ounces - while using the fake 2nd stage plunger. Of course, it doesn’t spring back into position if you release the first stage, but I expected and am OK with that.
This feels better than the 14.5 ounces that I was using with the stock trigger spring.
This Crown shoots lights out as a target rifle (see scores I posted in 30&40 Yard Challenge thread). It would be incredible if it had a reasonable trigger design.
Eventually I got it to a pretty consistent 8-9 ounces - while using the fake 2nd stage plunger. Of course, it doesn’t spring back into position if you release the first stage, but I expected and am OK with that.
This feels better than the 14.5 ounces that I was using with the stock trigger spring.
This Crown shoots lights out as a target rifle (see scores I posted in 30&40 Yard Challenge thread). It would be incredible if it had a reasonable trigger design.
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Made about 500rds hybrid slugs .22cal @ 24gr.
Getting ready to site in my M3 impact. 30cal 800mm and testing my arrow barrel for the impact....it's deer season.
Getting ready to site in my M3 impact. 30cal 800mm and testing my arrow barrel for the impact....it's deer season.
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I cleaned all the preservative gunk from my new Stoeger S3000-C. It took a lot of ballistol and patches. I think as able to sight it in at 15 yards with the open sights. It was actually a lot of fun shooting the low power springer. I have to investigate if I can do anything with the trigger.
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I started the break in process on my new Stoeger S3000-C. Tried what pellets I have on hand. Shot at 15y
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Reading and research. I do a little of that everyday. New to the sport so there is so much to learn.
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I also had time to record some chronograph numbers and started a thread for this new rifle.
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Stoeger - Stoeger S3000-C
This is my new air rifle. I went to PCP 10 years ago and those were my primary shooters. I have a SSP and some CO2 also. Back in the late 90’s I have a RWS Diana 48, and I’ve shot a few friends break barrels. Fast forward to now. I’m known as an air rifle guy at work and my wife’s work. I get...
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Made a full, up-to-date photo inventory of all my airguns and PBs capturing identifying details and s/n’s. Seemed a prudent New Year’s thing to do. Also took the opportunity to clean those not used in some time.
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I shot my dreamline for about 2 hours this afternoon. Had some new spinners I wanted to try out.
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So It is Jan 1st. I decided to start on resealling and cleaning my PCPs.
For My M3s, I wanted to do something I have been putting off...
Making PEEK Valves ..
It starts out sizing the PEEK rods, drill and final Ream the holes.
I cut them a bit long, so I face one end , then the other to final length!
I using some polishing cloth one the sealing side. To get it to a mirror finish
The reamed hole is .005" undersized, so I press them on using my lathe and tailstock...(no glue needed)
Now I cut the 20º taper...I mount the valve-stem into a spare coupler unit.
Take off the coupler and dress the tapered end.
So here is the finished Valve-stem unit.....
For My M3s, I wanted to do something I have been putting off...
Making PEEK Valves ..
It starts out sizing the PEEK rods, drill and final Ream the holes.
I cut them a bit long, so I face one end , then the other to final length!
I using some polishing cloth one the sealing side. To get it to a mirror finish
The reamed hole is .005" undersized, so I press them on using my lathe and tailstock...(no glue needed)
Now I cut the 20º taper...I mount the valve-stem into a spare coupler unit.
Take off the coupler and dress the tapered end.
So here is the finished Valve-stem unit.....
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New years day 2024 ...
Decided that the JTS Airacuda .22 standard should have a regulator
Happened to have an extra factory MAX regulator on hand, so fabricated an in-tube holder having a smallish plenum volume.
Set at @ 120bar filled tank to 3k and went about shooting 48 regulated shots ( JSB 15.9 @ 890 fps )
While not a power house, its running a healthy +28fpe being very quiet & accurate .. perfect for a hike around plinker / light hunter.
Decided that the JTS Airacuda .22 standard should have a regulator
Happened to have an extra factory MAX regulator on hand, so fabricated an in-tube holder having a smallish plenum volume.
Set at @ 120bar filled tank to 3k and went about shooting 48 regulated shots ( JSB 15.9 @ 890 fps )
While not a power house, its running a healthy +28fpe being very quiet & accurate .. perfect for a hike around plinker / light hunter.
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I hung a remodeled and refinished stock up by the furnace to dry, probably for a few weeks...
The past few days I've been putting the AEA 457 Challenger Bullpup's wooden stock on a diet. First I cut well over an inch of wood off the back end to bring the length of pull closer to 14" with no pad. Then I cut most of the "extra" wood out of the center, rounded and smoothed the cut edges and the grip, and narrowed the fat fore stock by half an inch.
I stained the nude beech stock twice with a mixture of golden oak and dark walnut oil base stain, then slathered on a couple layers of Minwax satin polyurethane. It appears that it is going to take a while to dry the oil and harden off the finish.
The past few days I've been putting the AEA 457 Challenger Bullpup's wooden stock on a diet. First I cut well over an inch of wood off the back end to bring the length of pull closer to 14" with no pad. Then I cut most of the "extra" wood out of the center, rounded and smoothed the cut edges and the grip, and narrowed the fat fore stock by half an inch.
I stained the nude beech stock twice with a mixture of golden oak and dark walnut oil base stain, then slathered on a couple layers of Minwax satin polyurethane. It appears that it is going to take a while to dry the oil and harden off the finish.
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A little bored on news years day, to cold for me to target shoot so I filled a couple tanks, cleaned up my pellet shelves and cleaned the Wildcat.
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It actually took 10 more. After 1000 .30 cal pellets, the Kral Bighorn with its tight choke needed a brass brush to remove all the leading. Tomorrow I’ll polish the barrel some more..
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I just received my first carbon fiber tank ( 9 Liters ) and immediately got freaked the hell out, CUZ how is something so light going to hold that much air under that much pressure.
I am already looking forward to getting it filled / transporting it in and out of my 2 floor apartment, Something i always dread with my 12 L Hybrid ( carbon fiber / steel ) bottle due to the weight and ny physique.
I can lift the damn thing with 2 fingers
I am already looking forward to getting it filled / transporting it in and out of my 2 floor apartment, Something i always dread with my 12 L Hybrid ( carbon fiber / steel ) bottle due to the weight and ny physique.
I can lift the damn thing with 2 fingers
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Used the search function on the classifieds for the 1st time. About 1 hour, ugh.
Made somewhat of a mistake on the wife's Christmas present (naturally she loves it but NOT actually the airgun what she was thinking of when I brought it up a few months ago) so seeing what prices seem to be on a few used airguns.
She already has a nice FT rig and just wants (I think???) a fun water filled can blaster and inside 24 yards (Chicken coup) varmint killing rig, so far it is looking like a Benjamin Bulldog - "I" had one when they came out & sold it not knowing she liked it or I could have just wrapped it with her name under the tree and then put it in her rack - may be one option.
John
Made somewhat of a mistake on the wife's Christmas present (naturally she loves it but NOT actually the airgun what she was thinking of when I brought it up a few months ago) so seeing what prices seem to be on a few used airguns.
She already has a nice FT rig and just wants (I think???) a fun water filled can blaster and inside 24 yards (Chicken coup) varmint killing rig, so far it is looking like a Benjamin Bulldog - "I" had one when they came out & sold it not knowing she liked it or I could have just wrapped it with her name under the tree and then put it in her rack - may be one option.
John
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