That is more energy than your major centerfire rounds lol…world record for sure. Can’t wait to see this on DemoRanch
AEA WHAT THE HECK…3500+ FOOT POUNDS OF ENERGY FROM A .95 caliber AIR RIFLE
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That is more energy than your major centerfire rounds lol…world record for sure. Can’t wait to see this on DemoRanch
What's the over under on how many threads there will be on this ticking bomb? This makes at least 3 so far.
I've refrained from making the comparison because I know people wanna be hyperbolic over this accident waiting to happen but 3500ft lbs isn't really that big of a deal, definitely not as extreme as it's being made out to be. There are several centerfire rounds that deliver that much energy. My .257 WBY makes that much power with an 80 grain bullet and it's just a lil ol 1/4 bore rifle
It's a lot for an airgun. Noone is refuting that but it's not a world record for energy by a long stretch.
I've refrained from making the comparison because I know people wanna be hyperbolic over this accident waiting to happen but 3500ft lbs isn't really that big of a deal, definitely not as extreme as it's being made out to be. There are several centerfire rounds that deliver that much energy. My .257 WBY makes that much power with an 80 grain bullet and it's just a lil ol 1/4 bore rifle
It's a lot for an airgun. Noone is refuting that but it's not a world record for energy by a long stretch.
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Are we including threads on the 7000 psi pump/compressor? If so, we'll set the over/under at 7. If not, we'll go with 5.
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You try to hold/aim it while I trip the trigger from a safe distance (say 50’?) using some 4# test fishing line… 
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Didn't I see a youtube video where someone built a prototype in .95 or 1 inch that was powered by helium?
I really dont see a need, but would like to send some lead downrange with it at least a time or two
I really dont see a need, but would like to send some lead downrange with it at least a time or two
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Just wait for the guy on the EdgunLeshiy youtube channel to be shooting squirrels in the head with it
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I am thinking if only those rounds was not made of lead, they would make excellent shot glasses.
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I meant in general…like your general deer cartridges (.270, .30-06, .300 WIN MAG) depending on load…he said 3500 FPE is also on the conservative side.What's the over under on how many threads there will be on this ticking bomb? This makes at least 3 so far.
I've refrained from making the comparison because I know people wanna be hyperbolic over this accident waiting to happen but 3500ft lbs isn't really that big of a deal, definitely not as extreme as it's being made out to be. There are several centerfire rounds that deliver that much energy. My .257 WBY makes that much power with an 80 grain bullet and it's just a lil ol 1/4 bore rifle
It's a lot for an airgun. Noone is refuting that but it's not a world record for energy by a long stretch.
Also, unless you’re shooting a 80 grain projectile at 4500 FPS…you’re not achieving 3500 FOOT POUNDS of energy…
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It's unfortunate that people don't realize how bad this is for the hobby. Same for full auto.
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I want an air powered mortar. Something that can lob soup can sized projectiles at a high arc out to 1000 yards or so.
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I don't really think it is. It's an expensive novelty that's way too big, heavy and slow shooting to be practical for criminal use. It's not the kind of thing that little Billy is going to accidentally shoot his sister with or G-Dog is going use in a drive-by shooting. The biggest hazard that this is likely to present is when some knucklehead thinks they can make it backyard friendly.
In most parts of the country an 18 year old can buy a 460 Weatherby over the counter and you literally never hear about any crime being committed with such rifles.
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One crime, one accident or one overzealous politician.
And yes it is EXACTLY the kind of thing serious criminals who don't want to get caught with a firearm will be attracted to.
Like I said, it's unfortunate that people don't realize that. Just because people don't agree, or don't want to hear it, doesn't mean we are wrong.
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That's directly related to the fact that people who go into the store to buy hunting rifles aren't the kind of people who intentionally commit violent crimes with firearms. Criminals don't buy their guns "over the counter". Claiming otherwise is detached or ignorant.
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Heck, they go after PB that are protected by the 2nd amendment, they will have a field day with AG.
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I remember reading about Dennis Quackenbush and Gary Barnes having this same discussion regarding big bore airguns back on the old yellow forum 20+ years ago.
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