What springer did you shoot today?

[bustachip]

Shot the 97K yesterday, put away the bags and I'm back on the sticks, I'm a little rusty off the sticks now from a long layoff. Anyway, the 97K will not be shot again for a while because I decided I can't stand that factory orange finish any longer..lol. However it turns out I'll be much happier than the way it was...
Starting the stripping process....

wish me luck.

 

[Greenarrow]

Shot the 97K yesterday, put away the bags and I'm back on the sticks, I'm a little rusty off the sticks now from a long layoff. Anyway, the 97K will not be shot again for a while because I decided I can't stand that factory orange finish any longer..lol. However it turns out I'll be much happier than the way it was...
Starting the stripping process....
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wish me luck.

Way to jump in T!

 

[Greenarrow]

I shot these today…

and I scraped a bit more on the 77 Tyro stock

 

[bustachip]

I shot these today…

and I scraped a bit more on the 77 Tyro stock
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Cool target and guns. Are you refinishing the violin? Mines soaking overnight wrapped in plastic..lol.

 

[Greenarrow]

Cool target and guns. Are you refinishing the violin? Mines soaking overnight wrapped in plastic..lol.

I am. I’m scraping the finish off. I tested with two paint strippers and they didn’t work. They are old products so I don’t know if they lose their potency if left sitting for long periods. It’s walnut but it did have some color in the finish because the wood is lighter after being scraped.

 

[bustachip]

I am. I’m scraping the finish off. I tested with two paint strippers and they didn’t work. They are old products so I don’t know if they lose their potency if left sitting for long periods. It’s walnut but it did have some color in the finish because the wood is lighter after being scraped.

Whatever is coming off of mine looks like 1/32" thick..lol. Can't imagine scrapping that off dry, I didn't realize that there was that much finish over the wood. Good luck on the walnut, I'm sure it will look amazing.

 

[Bushjockey]

Beautiful rifles! You guys and girls have such love and respect for your shooting sport and it shows!

 

[Greenarrow]

Whatever is coming off of mine looks like 1/32" thick..lol. Can't imagine scrapping that off dry, I didn't realize that there was that much finish over the wood. Good luck on the walnut, I'm sure it will look amazing.

Whatever is on mine scrapes off really easily. I just haven’t put much time into it. Busy with life…

 

[bustachip]

Stock has been stripped of the old finish, whatever it was, it was thick and gooey

I let it dry out overnight and then went over it with 120 grit to try and get some of the stain out.

Still a lot of work to go to get it ready to finish, but I'm making progress. I'll be shooting the prosport while the 97K is in rehab.

 

[crowski]

Had hell of a time screwing the trigger block in a HW35 .22. Got it on with a battle or 4, but won the war. Hope to shoot tomorrow. Picked up all my ground targets.
Installed another TnT spring set.

Weather hit high 60’s. Crow

 

[JeepinGeo]

Installed another 'TnT' spring set.

Careful with that TnT, Crow. We don't want to lose you!

 

[bustachip]

Careful with that TnT, Crow. We don't want to lose you!

I like watching the TBT channel.

 

[crowski]

Careful with that TnT, Crow. We don't want to lose you!

It was close. Sad thing is I had it on once, and I had to take it off, because I forgot to put the barrel on. Only had 17 guns with this connection. I can hardly wait. Crow

I like watching the TBT channel.

His procedures are no nonsense. Crow

 

[crowski]

My lovely maple pieces I made to remove the trigger block worked a few times.

Back to the adjustable wrench. Crow
This HW50 is a beater I scored a few weeks ago.

The 3 looks backward and looks like they struck it twice. Crow

 

[bustachip]

My lovely maple pieces I made to remove the trigger block worked a few times. View attachment 510912Back to the adjustable wrench. Crow
This HW50 is a beater I scored a few weeks ago. View attachment 510915The 3 looks backward and looks like they struck it twice. Crow

It could be, or maybe it was an 8. Looks like they hit all the numbers twice.

 

[crowski]

It could be, or maybe it was an 8. Looks like they hit all the numbers twice.

I thought might be an eight. The stamp is too deep to be missing the rest of number on right side. Major screw up. Somebody screwed up , twice. Might be a rare one of. LOL. Crow

 

[crowski]

All dressed up and no place to go.

‘The war is not over. Lost another battle. Won’t Jack. Feels like it’s stopping too soon. Had the trigger in and it a dozen times. Sounds like I have to take the piston out again. Oh boy, can hardly wait. Crow

 

[Croxton63]

I keep up on this thread, and am working my way up to opening up my HW50s and putting in my TBT kit, checking for galling, and slightly lessening the trigger weight.

On the advice of fellow forum member Ugly
John I bought a chronograph. It arrived a week faster than expected from Australia. I bought it through Pyramid Air, expecting that it would come from stock in the US, but no harm occurred. Also digging through the forum I found out about Chapman screwdrivers.

To the Chrony results. I was using FTT pellets which seem to group better than the others I tried. Does anyone have a prediction of what power i’ll get from the TBT maxi kit? I’m not power obsessed, but I wouldn’t mind a bit more because I plan to shoot it at the local Field Target club.

 

[crowski]

I keep up on this thread, and am working my way up to opening up my HW50s and putting in my TBT kit, checking for galling, and slightly lessening the trigger weight.

On the advice of fellow forum member Ugly
John I bought a chronograph. It arrived a week faster than expected from Australia. I bought it through Pyramid Air, expecting that it would come from stock in the US, but no harm occurred. Also digging through the forum I found out about Chapman screwdrivers.

To the Chrony results. I was using FTT pellets which seem to group better than the others I tried. Does anyone have a prediction of what power i’ll get from the TBT maxi kit? I’m not power obsessed, but I wouldn’t mind a bit more because I plan to shoot it at the local Field Target club. View attachment 511353View attachment 511350View attachment 511354View attachment 511351View attachment 511352

Can’t help you. Nice rifle. Crow

 

[crowski]

Last night I dismantled a HW95 .177. Put this kit in along with a Vortek piston seal.

Easy as pie. I believe a low power one. My crony is in shop. Cleaned the insides and put back together.

What a difference. Not going to be my last low power.
‘Nasty weather. Windy as hell even though I’m sheltered.

This is behind me. That wind is coming from the North. I could only shoot an hour, 50F. and the wind wins again. Crow