My LGV Challenger Ultra. It shoots the RWS SuperDomes and RWS SuperMags to the same POI @ 50'. One a wadcutter 9.3gr, the other a domed @ 8.3gr. Same, exact POI. Amazing rifles these LGVs. 
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What springer did you shoot today?
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We just ordered a couple of the Birchwood Casey Xtreme. Tripod legs, 360 degree swivel, but padded seat with a back rest. Only complaint about it seems to be undersized screws for the gun rest and we won’t be using that anyway. And if we ever wanted to I’m intimately acquainted with the fastener section at Ace ha ha ha.
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The other salient point. The Caldwell is $240. The Birchwood Casey below this and most comparable to the Caldwell is $199. The one we bought is usually $230 but Midway had on sale for $135. Should be 2 left unless someone else went shopping after we finished.
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Had my little HW 57 and FWB Sport out for a while. The HW has diopter sights, the FWB a 2-7 scope. Was shooting hanging soda cans at 15 yards with the HW, acorns with the FWB. All shooting was done standing, HW was totally freehand, I did use a standing umbrella for a rest with the FWB, not totally steady but a big help on those tiny acorns.
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My LGV Challenger Ultra. It shoots the RWS SuperDomes and RWS SuperMags to the same POI @ 50'. One a wadcutter 9.3gr, the other a domed @ 8.3gr. Same, exact POI. Amazing rifles these LGVs.
Nice 97.
Is that an add on iron sight? Crow
Ugly Mike, I’m sure your familiar with the Walther LGU’s and LGV’s. I have a LGU Varmint, and love it.My LGV Challenger Ultra. It shoots the RWS SuperDomes and RWS SuperMags to the same POI @ 50'. One a wadcutter 9.3gr, the other a domed @ 8.3gr. Same, exact POI. Amazing rifles these LGVs.
Is the chalangrer ultra as good as or similar to the Walther models?
Crow
That’s a awesome price. This past summer I paid $340 plus .13% tax for mine. Call the Police, I got robbed. Crow
Awesome shooting, your constant.
I think I can squeeze a 50 ft. range in my basement. 22 f. with a crappy wind today. Crow
Your a better man than I am. My shooting standing would be erratic. Crow
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Went out in morning with Diana 54 and TX200 Hunter. 
I’m still amazed of the accuracy at 45 yds. with a gun that feels like it’s falling apart. But so smooth.
How can this gun be hard on scopes?
The TX was deadly right out of the gate. Little trouble loading .177 in breach with the cold, 22 f. The biggest issue is releasing the cocking arm from the spring loaded lock. The 97’s have a button to release the arm. Much more user friendly.
In afternoon I took out a FWB Sport and TX200 Hunter .22.
The sport and most my rifles are just breaking in nicely. Every time I shoot this gem I’m amazed. When I first got it, it was tight. Crow
I’m still amazed of the accuracy at 45 yds. with a gun that feels like it’s falling apart. But so smooth. How can this gun be hard on scopes?
The TX was deadly right out of the gate. Little trouble loading .177 in breach with the cold, 22 f. The biggest issue is releasing the cocking arm from the spring loaded lock. The 97’s have a button to release the arm. Much more user friendly.
In afternoon I took out a FWB Sport and TX200 Hunter .22.
The sport and most my rifles are just breaking in nicely. Every time I shoot this gem I’m amazed. When I first got it, it was tight. CrowUpvote 0
I am torn between getting a HW30 or TX200 lefty maybe i should get both ?
(just sold high end PB )
(just sold high end PB )
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Both.
Check out the Pro Sport.
Have it in both calibres and their two of my favorites. No button to hold either for bear trap. Easier to load. And it is Hollywood. Crow
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Get a custom stock with the Pound so weak. Wish I could get some, won’t ship to Canada. I’m good at spending your dough. Crow
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Doc, How do you like the Prowler? I am considering it for my 1st air rifle. I want to just start plinking but later on want to start some NRA silhouette
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I'm not saying that I never miss some, but it's more fun and demanding than shooting at a bench with rests. If I were not so old and stiff I would get a matt and do some prone, kneeling and sitting like I did in ROTC smallbore about 60 years ago, but getting up and down is no fun, and sitting and kneeling, no way am I folding up in those positions, so that leaves a bench and offhand for me, and offhand is more fun. Soda cans are fine totally offhand, I do need a rest for the acorns, and it's fun to see one there and suddenly dissapear, sometimes when one explodes it takes out one to the side, so two, sometimes three with one shot.
My patio is uncovered and I have one of the Caldwell stable tables set up. The top is padded with a heavy canvas tarp, then I have an adjustable benchrest type tripod and rear bag set up. When not used I have a small oval type washtub to cover them so I do not have to take in and out., then another large tarp to cover everything.
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I had the Diana Octoberfest out this afternoon before the light wen dim. Gamo lead BB seemed to want to jam in the mag, so put some of the H&N smart shot bb's in. Tin cans at 10 - 12 meters were a blast. Light weight soda cans hanging on nylon cord about 18" long would jump back almost enough enough to wrap around the hanging point. Fun to stand up and shoot rapidly, You can
repeat fast enough to have a moving target.
The sights are rather crude,small and fine, but good enough for close range plinking, almost instinctive shooting.
repeat fast enough to have a moving target.
The sights are rather crude,small and fine, but good enough for close range plinking, almost instinctive shooting.
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Today I shot the Stoeger F40 witch I belive is the same as an S6000e.
It has a loading system just like the HW57.
It has a loading system just like the HW57.
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I don’t shoot very often offhand. Just don’t have the strength or maybe the know how to make it easier. I’m sure even your stance will make a difference. Most days I’m on the bench 2-4 hours. Also my range is challenging to me. Distance and size of target make it interesting.
My buddy who cut my spinners, just got a new C&C machine and needs to practice using it, told me yesterday, more spinners coming, animals and soldiers.
I also shoot different guns everyday, they all have their characteristics. I use the front bag which sometimes doesn’t help.Kneeling getting down, not going to happen. Knees are euchred, dirt bikes and down hill skiing payback.
I’m fortunate my wife doesn’t complain with me leaving 2 stable tables on porch permanently, but I do use them daily.
It’s amazing how many different ways there are to shoot a rifle. I’m almost ready to bring out the mirrors. Crow
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Your luckier than me. I will have to snag some H&N’s, I’ve still got 2 jammed.
Sounds like a blast. Crow
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