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Fun Shoot By State Discussion Gate => Discussions By States => Georgia Fun Shooting Events => Topic started by: GD Giles on March 25, 2016, 01:00:09 PM
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A few of us have met a couple of times to shoot at the location Blackdiesel uses per his invitation. He has spots set up for 25, 50 and 83 yards. Parking is limited but that depends on the area; it is, unfortunately, used at times as an illegal dumping site and that consumes parking space. We get a chance to try out other guns and share info. Often times someone, usually me, needs help w/a gun and there's plenty of hands and minds to try and solve issues.
We also send PMs about new gun purchases, next meetup time, etc and the PMs were getting out of hand, so now we're posting here! Maybe you'd like to join us some time? We've yet to schedule our next meetup. I'm sure that will be one of our first topics of discussion.
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Yes, I am ready for a next meeting after Easter so I can try out all my new guns. Hopefully by then I will get my ATN scope with built in video in, then we can video the spiraling from Glenn's new Hatsan Gladius. :o
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I, technically, have the money for the Gladius but the only places I could buy it w/the discounts are out of stock. The only places that have in stock don't have discounts that put in my price range, so.... I have convinced myself to get a .25 long though.
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I'm actually looking forward to the next shoot as I've yet to met anyone. Plus I might need some help and ideas with this .257 I just bought. Hopefully I'll have some pills in the mail today along with my fitting to fill the tank since its the old style without a male quick connect on the tank. I know that gun is probably going to need work/tuning, but it'll be a fun/frustrating process as always. I've yet to shoot my carnivore that I recently bought from a member on here. But he said he had it shooting 910's with the 44gr jsb. So I bought 2 cans of them, 2 cans of 50gr and 2 cans of 30 Cal polymags to see that kind of groups I could get at 50 and 75 yards with all pellets. I know what my disco can do at 40 yards, on ragged hole for 20 shoots per fill. I'd also like to see other members guns to get a idea for my next toy to get. I have my pest gun for 40 and under, I have a 50 to 75 yard gun hopefully in the carnivore, and I'm hoping the .257 will be my 100 plus yard gun. But, I still wanting a big bore rifle to pittle with. I know black diesel isn't fond of the air force frame, but I'd like to see what the 308 does when it comes out later this year. Hopefully they don't use a 34" barrel like the 45. But time will tell.
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Tony, we kind of have 2 camps. Me and JC are Mrods and Norman , Donny and possibly Glenn are Hatsans. So you are going to get mix opinions. ;D. But what gun did you get that is in .257 caliber? I would think you have a hard time finding those pellets reasonably priced for plinking.
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Where do you all shoot? The place I go now in S.C. is 130-140 mile from here. I'm willing to drive further. I'd love to shoot with you, guys.
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We shoot in Lithonia, off I20 just east of Atlanta.
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Tony, we kind of have 2 camps. Me and JC are Mrods and Norman , Donny and possibly Glenn are Hatsans. So you are going to get mix opinions. ;D. But what gun did you get that is in .257 caliber? I would think you have a hard time finding those pellets reasonably priced for plinking.
I've yet to shoot your Mrod but I did see your Hatsan that wouldn't fire. ;)
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Keep me posted. I might like to meet up a few times. Depends on the day and time though.
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Tony, we kind of have 2 camps. Me and JC are Mrods and Norman , Donny and possibly Glenn are Hatsans. So you are going to get mix opinions. ;D. But what gun did you get that is in .257 caliber? I would think you have a hard time finding those pellets reasonably priced for plinking.
[/quote.Tony, we kind of have 2 camps. Me and JC are Mrods and Norman , Donny and possibly Glenn are Hatsans. So you are going to get mix opinions. ;D. But what gun did you get that is in .257 caliber? I would think you have a hard time finding those pellets reasonably priced for plinking.
I bought a condor that had been converted over to .257. It's a work in progress right now. I'm going to evently get into casting my on pills for it so the cost wouldbt be that high. Rj porter is probably the cheapest guy I've found at .22 cents a round. But if I cast my own, well after molds and the hot pot to melt the lead down and keep it to temp while casting, I'll then only be in for the cost of lead and my time. Basically I'm going to shoot hogs with this was the plan going with this caliber. 65 to 80 grains at around 1000 fps shoulf be good for braining then at 50 yards are closer. I've shot the mrod, but the carnivore was my first ever hatsan. I love the European guns, but just can't see spending $2 or 3k on just a gun that's regulated and gets awesome shot count. But I'm also just really getting into this hobby and in the past 5 months I've bought 3 rifles so far. And it seems I'm on the northern part of the state from most of y'all. I think I can get to Conyers in about a hour and a half coming down thru winder and then Loganville and walnut grove to 138.
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Let me know next time and I'll try to make it.
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Tony, we kind of have 2 camps. Me and JC are Mrods and Norman , Donny and possibly Glenn are Hatsans. So you are going to get mix opinions. ;D. But what gun did you get that is in .257 caliber? I would think you have a hard time finding those pellets reasonably priced for plinking.
I like all the guns, except the .22 synrod that I had a bad experience with, lol! I just happen to have a Hatsan, but I am pretty happy with it after all the tinkering I've done. If I had the cash, I can think of a lot of guns I'd have. Sumatras like Norman's, Trinh's Cricket is pretty sweet too. Oh and that Texan is a beast... I don't hate, but I do envy :D I've always been a fire arms guy, and I'm still relatively new to the air guns, but I've learned a ton from everyone.
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I too, am just getting into pcp air rifles and it's becoming a addictive habit fast.
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Well, finally got to shoot the .257 today thru the chonry. I only had 2500 psi in my scuba tank, but did get 3 shots off just to get a idea of fps. 794, 790, 778 for a 70gr pellet in a 24" barrel. I guess I'm going to need a bigger valve and 250 bar cylinder for it.
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Do you mean bullets? I was not aware anyone made pellets for a 257 cal.
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About a month ago we had planned to shoot today but then Blackdiesel realized he'd be out of town so we canceled. Good thing. It was very wet all day and I ended up having a family party to attend so I couldn't have gone anyway. And btw, I don't consider myself an ATLer living 100+ miles to the Southwest. But it's always been worth the drive to hang out with these guys.
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Yeah Norm, they're bullets for sure. RJ Porter 70 gr hp. From talking to Doug, I'm going to have to change out the valve and higher psi tank. Pcp tunes has a 250 bar cylinder and a valve, hammer and spring. But it's going to be a work in progress. I know it's extremely loud and not back yard friendly at all.
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Hey guys,
I live in Atlanta and very new to this. In fact, I haven't bought a gun yet. My biggest question mark is investing in an air tank. I can get a 4,500 psi 90 cubic inches tank, but wont get too many fills. Then to upgrade to a larger tank, it takes a bite out of my budget. I am thinking of selling one of my high-end airsoft guns to get a bigger budget. Because once I get into this, I know I will only want more guns. I really like the idea of a bullpup and almost bought the gladius when it first came out. Also looking at the Brocock Compatto (semi-bullpup). I know Norman will push me to a Sumatra. Have also thought of getting a Jkhan Krosa. Anyway, I would like to meet you guys and learn for you.
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That 90 ci will be a good tank for say taking out hunting to top your guns off. But say, a 100 cubic ft 4500 psi tank will set you back about $700 for a omega. I'm just getting into it myself. I bought a scuba tank from a friend that only holds 3000 psi, but my plans was just for my disco that only takes 2200 psi fill pressure. Now I own a bt65 carnivore and a condor and they both have a fill pressure of 3000 psi. So, ive been pricing c.f. tanks. This is getting to be a expensive hobby, but when you start getting into bigger bore rifles, it gets expensive rather quick.
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Hey guys,
I live in Atlanta and very new to this. In fact, I haven't bought a gun yet. My biggest question mark is investing in an air tank. I can get a 4,500 psi 90 cubic inches tank, but wont get too many fills. Then to upgrade to a larger tank, it takes a bite out of my budget. I am thinking of selling one of my high-end airsoft guns to get a bigger budget. Because once I get into this, I know I will only want more guns. I really like the idea of a bullpup and almost bought the gladius when it first came out. Also looking at the Brocock Compatto (semi-bullpup). I know Norman will push me to a Sumatra. Have also thought of getting a Jkhan Krosa. Anyway, I would like to meet you guys and learn for you.
I wouldn't push you to get one but if you asked which gun is the most bang for the bucks I would vote for it. You have to choose which gun will work for what you will use it for. There are so many choices out there so you can find one to fit your needs. That's why I said you should come out and shoot with us, it would be a great chance to try different guns. There's a big variety with all the calibers and absolutely no bad attitudes. All the guys will let you shoot their guns with no problems.
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That 90 ci will be a good tank for say taking out hunting to top your guns off. But say, a 100 cubic ft 4500 psi tank will set you back about $700 for a omega. I'm just getting into it myself. I bought a scuba tank from a friend that only holds 3000 psi, but my plans was just for my disco that only takes 2200 psi fill pressure. Now I own a bt65 carnivore and a condor and they both have a fill pressure of 3000 psi. So, ive been pricing c.f. tanks. This is getting to be a expensive hobby, but when you start getting into bigger bore rifles, it gets expensive rather quick.
There are some great deals on ebay for tanks with 2008 born dates ($150-300). That will give you until 2024 before it's out of life cycle. And you can find fill assemblies for $130-150. Hydro testing is about $30 every five years and I get my tanks filled for $1.50 per 1000 psi. I usually get them topped off at 3000 psi so it costs be under $2.00 at the paintball shop. They have 4500 psi tanks and compressors but real world it get to about 4200 psi when the air cool down. Here is the video that got me started. If you notice I ask a lot of noob questions so if you are unsure, ask. We've all been there.
https://youtu.be/iBtt5HT-kLY (https://youtu.be/iBtt5HT-kLY)
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Yeah Norm, they're bullets for sure. RJ Porter 70 gr hp. From talking to Doug, I'm going to have to change out the valve and higher psi tank. Pcp tunes has a 250 bar cylinder and a valve, hammer and spring. But it's going to be a work in progress. I know it's extremely loud and not back yard friendly at all.
There's a lot of work that goes into making those 257 cal monsters. Doug did a lot of the machine work for Cedric's 257 cal. You can watch some of the videos on his (Cedric-Tofazfou) youtube site to see how it progressed into the present day terror for coyotes and ground squirrels.
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Black Diesel,
I know and I was just kidding about the Sumatra. You have only been kind to me in my search. I would like to come out and see all the different kinds of guns you all have. It would be fun.
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Speaking of shooting guns, when is the next window opening? I'm open the next two weekends, but I will be working at the track on the weekend of the 16th... I'm needing a little shooting therapy :D
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I think I will be out of town again from April 5-8th. Otherwise my schedule is pretty flexible. I went there today just to see if it was still clear and it is. The only debris in the area we park is a few sticks.
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I would love to meet up with you good folk if I am in town when the next one occurs. I do travel a lot, and do a lot of hunting on the weekends during season, but thats over now for this year and my weekends should be more free.
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Thanks for the info on the tanks Norm. Cedric's YouTube Channel is what got me wanting a .257, it wasn't till I bought one and and started emailing Doug, that I realized just bought myself a expensive habit, because I'm not going to be happy till it's shooting 1000+ fps with 74 gr bullets. Which is going to require a higher fill bottle, valve and hammer and spring from Doug and probably a longer barrel, 28" is max I want to go. I would love to shoot a Sumatra, I've been eyeballing a 357 actuallt, but I need to get my other 2 guns shooting and a why to keep them supplied with air. I'll checked out eBay and see what kind of deals I can come across. I have a dive shop that does my fills for $3 since I'm not completely emptying my tanks. That can do to 5k fills it he said so. And hydro is cheap, I had to have my tank hydroed and it was like $30 like you said.
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I think I will be out of town again from April 5-8th. Otherwise my schedule is pretty flexible. I went there today just to see if it was still clear and it is. The only debris in the area we park is a few sticks.
You want to try and shoot on the 2nd or 3rd? Did you ever give that "buffer" a try on your .25 AT-44?
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Ebay tanks. Here's one if you don't mind a few scratches
http://tinyurl.com/j6wp4uy (http://tinyurl.com/j6wp4uy)
or if you want new/old stock http://tinyurl.com/hum6nxb (http://tinyurl.com/hum6nxb)
or the larger version. http://tinyurl.com/z6rcb4v (http://tinyurl.com/z6rcb4v)
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I think I will be out of town again from April 5-8th. Otherwise my schedule is pretty flexible. I went there today just to see if it was still clear and it is. The only debris in the area we park is a few sticks.
You want to try and shoot on the 2nd or 3rd? Did you ever give that "buffer" a try on your .25 AT-44?
Man I haven't had a chance to do anything but work and do a little with the kids. My annual performance rating period ends this Friday so I will be able to breath a little then. Sundays are better for me because my Saturdays are normally full. So right now the 3rd looks Ok.
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Okay, cool. Let's shoot for the 3rd, and see if we can make it happen then. My trigger finger is getting itchy, and random things in the yard are starting to resemble tree rats and targets,lol!
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Tanks Norm, I think I'll be buying a couple of those tanks for that price.
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It was great shooting PCP's for the first time with this group. For most of us in the entry level arena the choices come down to a Marauder platform or a Hatsan AT44 platform. Both are there and you get to experience the pros and cons of each. You have to put aside the personal choices and adjustments the gun owner imparts on the platform like scope choices, trigger pull weight, etc. Those can be set up to your personal liking once you have your own gun.
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I won't be able to make it on the 3rd of April as we booked a mini vacation down in New Orleans. Haven't been back there in over 15 years.
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I can't make the 3rd either. One day it'll swing around for me again.
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I could spare an hour or two on Sunday, but I'm already gonna be outa pocket Fri and Sat all day, so I'm gonna pass on this round.
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Was Gabe and JC copied in the message about this post? I will text them to make sure they know about this and see if they want to come out on the 3rd.
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I don't remember if they were or not? I know I'm about to tear my gun down this week though,lol! I'm going to give it a proper cleaning, yes, even pulling the barrel :o I'm going to check, and see if I can make some slight accuracy improvements, at least in consistency. I think we need to set up some bottle caps at the 90+ yard mark...
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I'm pretty sure they were.
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Donny , I finally saw the beaver . Actually my son saw it on the other side of river and pointed out . I watched it as it swam across towards my side of the river so I tried to sneak up for pictures. However he saw me as I poke my head up and made a big splash . He must be at least 35-40 pounds.
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It sounds like you had the perfect opportunity to deal with that critter! Now all you need to do is get set up in the same spot, and be ready about the same time of day with the "tool" of choice waiting for him. Just get set up at range that you know your zero for. That is, if you want to take him out, of course. It looks like you'll be able to get pretty close. I wish I had seen the one here in the daylight, but he was a sneaky devil. The one I shot did in fact meet his maker. I saw him floating a couple of days later with turtles gnawing on him, haaaahaaaa! The bad news is, my neighbor called me tonight and said he saw another one. I will be keeping my eye out for the new visitor!
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Have fun today. Wish I could make it.
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We wish ya could too man. We're not going to shoot until 4... Hopefully, the wind won't be like it was yesterday. It was blowing about 15-20 mph!
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It was even worse out at the shooting place because it was swirling from every direction. I shot maybe 4 clips and left. I could hardly hit the 3" sticky target even though I was holding over 3-4 dots for windage. So far it seems like the wind is pretty mild...
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Yep, the wind seems much more cooperative today :)
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well, did anyone shoot up Danny's target box like I did last time?
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I think me and Norman both shot it at least once. We were shooting at 65 yards at a bulls eye that was about an inch from the edge of the frame though. At least Norman was nice enough to hit the metal part, lol! I designed it, so the front frame piece can be changed out, so it isn't that big of deal :) I used A LOT of Norman's air though, trying to get my barrel "leaded up", since my gun seems to do better when the barrel isn't as clean.
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Glad you had a good time. I'll make it back at some point.
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and now it looks like the next time I make it back I'll actually have a gun..... and binoculars!!!
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Sweet, I am assuming you bought the gladius. I saw the special they ran with the free pistol. Was going to message you but I had assumed you already knew about it. >:(
On a side note I have a small leak from the bullpup marauder I just bought. Finally took it apart and track it down to the gauge so now I have to order a degassing tool.
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.25 Gladius long but I didn't get the free pistol.
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didnt know you guys were having a shoot...
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Got my scope and binoculars today. No idea on the Gladius. They said 7-10 days but I'd be surprised if it got here much before 3-4 weeks.
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didnt know you guys were having a shoot...
Keep a watch on this post. Whenever another is scheduled it will be on here.
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So I listed my Texan now that my Slayer has come in (well it is actually still with Tom getting chronied) . My ATN night scope has also arrived. Which means I am so ready for that Southern Hog, hopefully I will go before the weather warms up too much and the Zinka mosquitoes are out in full force to make me their meal. The guy I am going to hunt with is a nonbeliever so I am about to convert him. He told his buddies and they are laughing at me. :o
How do you guys feel if I invite another guy (someone I met on Facebook marauder group) to shoot. I have never met him but he seems to love airguns.
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I'm cool with other folks. In all reality there's never going to be a time when everybody here shows up at the same shoot. I've not even heard from JC in a long, long time. Hope he's ok. If you get bit by a mosquito, don't get pregnant! ;)
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I got a text from JC yesterday. He's been out of the country. Anyone can invite anyone at anytime as far as I'm concerned.
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Where's the exact location? I can stay at my house in McDonough then get up early and get back on the road to ATL.
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The last time I went JC gave me an address that worked on google maps for my phone. I don't remember it though. Hey Norman, tell JC welcome back and to get in on this thread!
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Where's the exact location? I can stay at my house in McDonough then get up early and get back on the road to ATL.
This address should get you there:
Scales Landfill
7200 Scales Road
30058 Lithonia
GA
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Here's a pic from google maps of the place.
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BTW the illegal trash dumpers have stayed away for the last three months. So all of the parking area is clear. They also cleared some trees so there is a 103 yard shooting lane from where we set up to shoot.
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I guess thats great. When im back gome for a little bit Ill stop by.
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Norman, can you post a picture of the valve you have on the Scott's tank? One of my scuba tank blew the 3k burst disk while I was pumping. I guess the cut off switch on my compressor wasn't really accurate. :o. I tried to price a replacement disc and its about 18 bucks. I might as well throw that tank away (its old) and get me a real 4500 psi Scott tank. However I need to see the valve and fittings to see if I can get them from Ebay.
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Do you mean the valve to the tank or the fill assembly? The connection is a CGA347 that most SCBA tanks use.
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Funny thing I just ordered a replacement high pressure hose for one of my fill assemblies (small grey one). It popped a leak last week. Scared me because I thought I had popped a gasket filling one of my Sumatras.
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Thanks, that second picture is what I was looking for. The attachment to the valve (fill assembly) is expensive. On ebay, they wanted 70 bucks just for that. Thats witout the gauge and the bleeder valve. How old is your hose? Man, I am kind of perturbed that the 3k psi of air went up in smoke in less than 1 min. It took me about an hour just to fill from 2k to 3k. My compressor needs the 50-70 hour maintenances ( o-rings to replacement) . Will probably do it this weekend.
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I had it for three years, but I did crinkle it up a lot. You can find some hand tighten CGA347 connections for $40 but yes they are expensive. You can get the wrench tightening type for a good price. I like the convenience of the hand tightening type.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/CGA-347-Hand-Tight-Nut-and-Nipple-F-06151-/161790962293?hash=item25ab7e2a75:g:-YEAAOSwGvhT2V64 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CGA-347-Hand-Tight-Nut-and-Nipple-F-06151-/161790962293?hash=item25ab7e2a75:g:-YEAAOSwGvhT2V64)
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/CGA347-SCBA-Adapter-Fitting-High-Pressure-Air-Rifle-HPA-Paintball-/371600680886?hash=item56852067b6:g:CgkAAOSwLmVXEAgE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CGA347-SCBA-Adapter-Fitting-High-Pressure-Air-Rifle-HPA-Paintball-/371600680886?hash=item56852067b6:g:CgkAAOSwLmVXEAgE)
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Thanks for the links. Those are a lot cheaper than what I found. Now I have to find a decent 60 min Scott tank.
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Trinh I hope you get your tank issue and compressor issue resolved.
I get an email from Field Supply every day trying to sell me something, even the AG I ordered over a week ago that was paid for and on backorder. I'm going to wait until 10 business days have passed before I ask them for an update. I know another site was saying they would be in stock sometime in May and that might end up being the case for me too. If so, oh well. I'll keep waiting. I've been saving up for this since December so what's a few more weeks, right?
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Thanks for the links. Those are a lot cheaper than what I found. Now I have to find a decent 60 min Scott tank.
There are some Drager tanks on sale on ebay. The MFD is 2008 so there is still a lot of life in them. I think they are made by Luxter the same company that makes the Scott tanks. Most carbon fiber tanks are made by them and rebranded by different companies.
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Blackdiesel:
Thanks for the links to the ebay tanks, I am probably going to pull the trigger on one. I sent Joe B an email to ask what kind of connector I need for it. I am pretty sure it is the SCBA Hose Assembly. Plus, I saw your other posts talking about connectors.
Anyway, I wanted to see if anyone in Atlanta (or nearby) has contacted any farmers (or whatever) with bird/ground squirrel/rat or other pest problems where we could "relieve" them of their problem. I watch all the youtube videos showing BWalton and Ted Holdover hunting on "permissions". I understand we don't exactly live in rural environments, but I would drive to a farm or whatever to put some lead in those buggers. If I began looking for something like this, would any ATL people be interested?
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Also, if anyone cares, I have narrowed my search down to a BSA R10 or BSA Scorpion or Hatsan Gladius. I have spoken to a few of you via PMs about my situation. I need to buy my gun from Amazon since I have gift certificates and AMEX points; and they don't carry any larger than 90 ci carbon fiber tanks. I would rather buy my tank from Amazon and spend the cash on the gun, but Amazon has some good choices. If you ever look and find something on Amazon that I should consider, let me know. I usually search elsewhere, then try to find it on Amazon. My net costs (cash to buy) plus eBay tank (+connector and hydro test) for the BSA R10 would be $900, Gladius $700 and Scorpion $450.
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Blackdiesel:
Thanks for the links to the ebay tanks, I am probably going to pull the trigger on one. I sent Joe B an email to ask what kind of connector I need for it. I am pretty sure it is the SCBA Hose Assembly. Plus, I saw your other posts talking about connectors.
Anyway, I wanted to see if anyone in Atlanta (or nearby) has contacted any farmers (or whatever) with bird/ground squirrel/rat or other pest problems where we could "relieve" them of their problem. I watch all the youtube videos showing BWalton and Ted Holdover hunting on "permissions". I understand we don't exactly live in rural environments, but I would drive to a farm or whatever to put some lead in those buggers. If I began looking for something like this, would any ATL people be interested?
I had a guy ask me to eliminate some problem squirrels from his business but his property is next to a busy street and there are some trailers near. In Dekalb county you have to be 1500 feet from home or business to shoot airguns. If I had a license for pest removal I could do it but not as a private citizen doing it.
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Last time lillysdad621 came to shoot with us. He said he does that for a living. Those big box stores hire him to control those birds that fly inside and etc.
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Deez:
Good to know about the 1500 ft barrier. I wonder if the more rural counties, Forsyth, Cherokee, etc. have more lenient restrictions. If it is a big farm, maybe the acreage alone will be enough. I would look into it outside researching myself to death on guns.
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Chad I'll have my Gladius at some point that you'd be more than welcome to check out. I have a guy down here that has about 4 acres of pecan trees that he said I could come out and dent the squirrel population but there's not many squirrels out there right now he reports. Once i get the Gladius sighted in and tuned a bit then I'll start asking around for land owners that need some pesting help.
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Great Glen, looking forward to seeing it for real and hearing your thoughts once you get it.
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I got an email last night from Pyramid Air telling me the Gladius was back in stock. I bought mine from Midway so hopefully they'll be getting in a shipment about now as well.
eidt - derp... :o I bought mine from Field Supply. I guess I shopped so hard my brain melted. ::)
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I couldn't take the pressure so I called Field Supply and they say the Gladius is supposed to be in stock tomorrow. Maybe I could have it by the weekend?
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Patience is the "virtue".........NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D. I know how you feel Glen as I have been waiting for mine forever. I finally got the scope mounted and ready to rock and roll on the hogs down in Warner Robin.
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I couldn't take the pressure so I called Field Supply and they say the Gladius is supposed to be in stock tomorrow. Maybe I could have it by the weekend?
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nice...........
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Patience is the "virtue".........NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D. I know how you feel Glen as I have been waiting for mine forever. I finally got the scope mounted and ready to rock and roll on the hogs down in Warner Robin.
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I couldn't take the pressure so I called Field Supply and they say the Gladius is supposed to be in stock tomorrow. Maybe I could have it by the weekend?
Kill them all!
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Not sure if anyone is looking for a 60 min SCBA tank but I just bought a NOS one pretty cheap. Msg me for the price I paid. However I am not sure if you can still get the inspection done since the mfg date is 2001. Maybe Norman can give some inputs. I have a compressor so I am not really concern about it as I needed a 4500 psi tank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291730315662?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/291730315662?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
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No one will do a hydro test on it since it's past the 15 year MFD. But as you said, if you have a compressor it's no big deal. The 15 year life cycle limitation bt DOT is geared towards firefighter use, but no testing place will test it.
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Let me know next time and I'll try to make it.
Tim,
Are you stepping out on me here, shooting with total strangers....
LOL hope yall have fun and if you want to drive a little further come check us out in Cross, SC..........
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg1013189#new (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg1013189#new)
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I do plan on making a SC low country shoot at some point!
Still no email saying my baby is on the way. :(
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I am at a dilemma . I am thinking about selling either my Cricket .25 or my MROD .25. I don't really need two of the same calibers. Was thinking about getting the Green mountain barrel .30 for the MROD but then after all said and done, the money spent on the MROD would be up there. However the MROD is easy to tune and Aftermarket parts are readily available.
As for the Cricket, well I love the gun but after adding the new carbon fiber shroud and the carbon fiber moderator, it's back to a rifle length. That kinds defeat the bullpup compactness. However the accuracy of this gun is really nothing to be compared with.
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Why did you need the extra shroud? It didn't seem loud to me. Didn't you get it for long range hunting? If you are targeting critters 75 yards plus I doubt they would hear the report. It seemed pretty quiet for a 50 FPE gun.
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Why did you need the extra shroud? It didn't seem loud to me. Didn't you get it for long range hunting? If you are targeting critters 75 yards plus I doubt they would hear the report. It seemed pretty quiet for a 50 FPE gun.
I think he's as bad as I am. He can't leave anything alone. The difference is he buys more stuff, and I just keep doing stuff to my one gun,lol!
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I'd keep the Cricket.
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Put a camera or other recorder down range near a target and shoot the gun without the extra shroud and see if you can hear the gun report.
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I bought a carbon fiber shroud because the guy selling it claims it was quieter than stock and comes with a 1/2 thread tip for a moderator. Well once I got the shroud and installed it, I realized it wasn't quieter . I figured since I have already dug a hole a little deep , a little deeper won't hurt :o. I ended up contacting Donny Du for the moderator that was originally supposed to go with the shroud. It is REALLY QUIET now.. Even quieter than the Mrod and the Mrod has extra baffles work done by Travis .
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Deez:
Good to know about the 1500 ft barrier. I wonder if the more rural counties, Forsyth, Cherokee, etc. have more lenient restrictions. If it is a big farm, maybe the acreage alone will be enough. I would look into it outside researching myself to death on guns.
In Wisconsin their is a loophole in regards to distance from buildings , if you have owners consent .02
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On the off chance I get the Gladius this week, I'll be in Doughlasville for a meeting on Saturday morning and could probably make it to Lithonia by 2pm. I would have to get back to Columbus for a 7:30pm rehearsal though.
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I work every Sat but if y'all are going to shoot. I might head out there for an hour or two after 3 pm. to zero in some of my guns. Mainly the Slayer. Still trying to find the most accurate bullets. Got some new boat tails from neilson ammo today.
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I need to go shoot, but I've been shooting photos the last few weeks, so my gun shooting time has suffered a lot. I may be able to shoot this Saturday. I think Norman said he is usually busy on Saturdays, for what its worth? Glen, I think there is a conspiracy somewhere to keep you from having a Gladius,lol!
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I'm in Bettendorf, IA and won't get back until Saturday afternoon. Officer Friendly is used to air gunners shooting there and won't mess with you so you all can go out there anytime. Hope Glen gets his gun soon so he can get rid of those pesky squirrels.
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No word yet. According to them, they got it last Wednesday but they have to unpack it, check it into inventory, check it out then ship it out. Which, at this point, takes a week or more apparently..... :(
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WOO HOO!!! It's shipped! Tracking says Thursday..... :)
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It looks more like 3pm if we're meeting Saturday. I can't make it up the next day, Sunday, and the Sunday the following week is Mother's Day I think. But I'd really like to meet up w/you guys to help me zero the scope and adjust the hammer on it. I'd like to do most of my squirrel pesting on about power level 4 I think since most of my shots are <30 yards. If I'm getting out to 50+ yards then I have room to bump it to level 5 or 6. And maybe I can use those higher levels on windier days?
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Ok, sounds good. I will stop by after work. You have a table ? I have a couple of fold up chairs. I have my own caldwell chairpod but we might still need a table.
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I do not have a table and I'll be coming from kind of a conference. I'm actually going up to Douglasville tomorrow morning, spending the night and then more stuff in the morning through lunch. I will PM you my phone number. Man, the UPS truck is late today, of course....... :(
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Ok, I will find a table. I will bring both my tanks in case you need it.
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Yeah, I'm Austin Powers when it comes to PCP's, just a pump. ;)
The eagle has landed!!!! The best part of getting stuff delivered at work is that I know it won't get stolen from my house and I get to see it sooner. The worst part of getting stuff delivered to work is that I have to work and can't play with my new stuff. But I have opened it up and wiped the oil off. Next break will be scope mounting and adjusting the stock to fit me. This gun doesn't feel 10 lbs at all.
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I should get home around 1ish. I will try to drop by for a little while.
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Excellent!!
The bipod won't fit in the case if it's on so I'll have to take it off and on each time I guess.
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Thats beautiful, the case is already worth around 70-90 bucks.
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I see Hatsan regulators are available at Airgun Depot for $99
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That's awesome that it finally arrived Glen, I know you're happy! I will do my best to show up this Saturday as well. I hope it isn't raining?
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I want to have a regulator discussion when I'm up there.
Man, I hope it doesn't rain!
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Right now, my phone is saying cloudy, but no rain. Hopefully, it'll hold off! I really hope I can make it. I want to put my hands on that Gladius, and see how it feels etc. I'll bring my chrony if I come.
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The chrony would be awesome! I've not even fired it yet. I guess I need to adjust for the best curve before I zero in the scope. I not so good at that.
My pc says there's a 50% of PM thunderstorms as of this morning. That can change. I know I don't want to get the gun wet. We got pretty wet the last time I was up there.
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Its not going to rain. I just laid new Sods in my front yard last Saturday. I have been praying for rain for this whole week and I have yet to see a drop of rain. The weather said was supposed to rain last Thursday... >:( I will not likely make it up there till 3:30-4:00 since it will take me about 30 minutes from my office to Lithonia.
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I will check with my buddy to see if his band have an outside show scheduled. He seems to be able to pick all the rainey days when he schedule his outside shows. ;D
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Sod and gigs, the ultimate forecasters!
Looks like I might be able to get away earlier. Depending on traffic. Where's JC?
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Okay, I'm going to be able to make it for a little while. What time is everyone showing up? I'll probably get there around 2:30-3:00...
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I am going to try to be out there around 3 pm
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Cool, see ya there.
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Man I bet with all the rain I didn't even get 20 minutes of actual trigger time. Great seeing you guys though. Wish it could've been longer. Just in from rehearsal and I'm wiped out. More later.
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Man I bet with all the rain I didn't even get 20 minutes of actual trigger time. Great seeing you guys though. Wish it could've been longer. Just in from rehearsal and I'm wiped out. More later.
It was beautiful out right after you guys left,lol! We stayed out there for another two hours. Norman just watched me miss stuff, after his gun decided it didn't want to shoot anymore.
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haha first and last time i bring only one gun out to shoot. Like Donnie said the weather got very nice, not too hot, windy or rainy.
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haha first and last time i bring only one gun out to shoot. Like Donnie said the weather got very nice, not too hot, windy or rainy.
I'll always bring one gun, because it's all I got, haha! It was cool to shoot Trinh's Slayer with that bada** digital scope too. I didn't even get to shoot Glen's Gladius, but I really liked the way it feels. I'm definitely going to have to give it a try next time we shoot. I'm still waiting on somebody to dig into one of those and see what it is really capable of :D
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I know this Sunday is Mother's day but we need to set another date. I still don't have a spot to shoot down here yet. I need to talk to some people. I don't want to contact the guy w/the pecan grove until I'm closer to being ready to help him out with the squirrels and I'm a ways from that at this point.
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That rain spoiled everything. We need at least a whole Sunday with barbecue and drinks. How is your Sumatra Norman? Have you taken it apart? I only got 2 shots off Gladius. :(
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Yes, I agree. Eats, drinks, etc. It would be wonderful to be able to spend hours WITHOUT RAIN shooting!
Norman, what seal let loose on your Sumatra? Would it be the one on a Hatsan where the tube screws in?
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That rain spoiled everything. We need at least a whole Sunday with barbecue and drinks. How is your Sumatra Norman? Have you taken it apart? I only got 2 shots off Gladius. :(
I didn't get a chance to look at it. I'm in OKC all week and have stuff planned with the kids this weekend. I will be home next week but my work schedule is crazy. I might just ship it off to PA for repair so it will be back by the time I get a chance to shoot it.
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I feel bad for Billy. As soon as he got there the rain came and he didn't even get a chance to pull his gun out. Well Trinh you will have to give him an invitation the next time we meet.
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Yes, I agree. Eats, drinks, etc. It would be wonderful to be able to spend hours WITHOUT RAIN shooting!
Norman, what seal let loose on your Sumatra? Would it be the one on a Hatsan where the tube screws in?
I'm not sure which one blew but all the air dumped out in a matter of minutes. Korean guns are completely different from Hatsans. I'm thinking it's the poffett but I texted Gabe and he said it could be a number of things.
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Hey guys, this isn't exactly air gun related but I have a few tickets left for Drift Atlanta if any of you would like one. I can leave it at will call for you. It is Saturday, and if you get there by 3 you'll still get to watch the top 32, and it goes to about 10 under the lights. Trinh, are you sure you don't want to go?? Its a real hoot, and there will be some bad a** cars it out there! Oh the tickets are free of course.
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Sounds fun and thanks but I'll be at work. It looks like my employee situation has me working for at least every other Saturday if not every Saturday for the foreseeable future.
I'm dying to chrony my Gladius but my daughter has the dining room table tied up with end of the semester projects. Maybe next week.
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Man, I am so tempted. I am afraid my kids aren't old enough to handle the loudness and the fumes..However I wish I was still single so I can go and chat with those Japanese Umbrella girls.
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The umbrella girls and the tire company girls are nice, yes. That aside, we are talking about 900+ horsepower cars going sideways at 100mph, and a lot of tire smoke! How old are your kids? That's what they make ear plugs for :D I've seen many people take their kids. The stupid music they play is louder than the cars sometimes,lol! They aren't nearly as loud as the road racing is there.
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What's next weekend looking like? Sunday afternoon maybe?
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I am down for Next Sunday afternoon. I sold my Marauder Bullpup. :'( So now I am only down to 2 guns.
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The Cricket and the Slayer? Two nice guns to have! Would've loved to have shot that Mrod bullpup though.
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The Mrod Bullpup was a practical gun. Should have kept it but needed to free up some funds for the .30 CAL Impact. ;D However it seems like they won't be in stock for 5-6 months. Going to call up AOA on Monday to see. I have a friend that lives in Sweden. Maybe I can get him to check availability. But I don't think it would be any cheaper and the hassles of sending it to the U.S.
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Man your M-rod sold quick. I just saw the ad yesterday. I should be free next Sunday also.
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Trinh did you finish building your fill assembly? I changed mine around a little. I was going to put gauges to show the pressure in the tank and going to the rifle. I decided to just have one gauge to show the pressure to the rifle.
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10% chance of rain 85 for a high Sunday afternoon.
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The rig works great Norman (thanks for helping me set it up). I still don't know why they charge you half a kidney on Ebay for something people can piece together themselves. Its so nice to take full advantages of the Cricket 4500 psi pressure chamber now and the Slayer 3500. I have been stuck at 3000 all these times. >:(
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4500 psi Cricket. Weee!!
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The rig works great Norman (thanks for helping me set it up). I still know why they charge you half a kidney on Ebay for something people can piece together themselves. Its so nice to take full advantages of the Cricket 4500 psi pressure chamber now and the Slayer 3500. I have been stuck at 3000 all these times. >:(
Did you have to piece together your fill rig?
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Yes, I bought a 60 min SCBA tank and all the fittings from Ebay (make sure its a newer MFG date on the SCBA tank, mine was old but I have a compressor). I am in the process of setting up another one with the fitting Norman gave me. Just got to watch Ebay for a reasonable SCBA tank.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/IMG_2135_zpsswtxgmmc.jpg) (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/purpleGORILLA/media/IMG_2135_zpsswtxgmmc.jpg.html)
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I have a tank just need all the pieces....
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Trinh I only saw that pic on my phone which was too small to see all the prices. What a cheap rig! There's hope for me yet!
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Norman posted most of the links. BUt I will post mine. The only thing I didn't buy from Ebay was the 6000psi Cross made by Parker. I picked that up locally from Hydradyne Hydraulics.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262395729591?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/262395729591?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201563850590?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201563850590?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371600680886?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/371600680886?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
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Yeah, poor Billy. He told me he has to work that day and couldn't make it in time. Anyways to add fuel to the fire, the stock Lug on his discovery is stripped so he now needs a new air tube. Since he is on a budget (which really means wife permission) he asked me to help him find a nice used Marauder instead. Found one on here and helped him buy it. Supposed to be here Weds.
I feel bad for Billy. As soon as he got there the rain came and he didn't even get a chance to pull his gun out. Well Trinh you will have to give him an invitation the next time we meet.
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That's great. I guess we are meeting Sunday if things go as planned. Maybe he can come out and try out his new toy.
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By the way I decided to just send my Sumatra in for repair. I don't see a window where I have time to work on it and try to figure out what happened to it. I will probably send it to PA since I know they will just replace whatever part that failed. I thought about sending it to Will Piatt but I don't know the cost or turn around time. I know he sometimes manufacture new and improved parts to replace the parts that routinely fail. But I don't think it's some systemic because one of my 22 cal Sumatra is over 10 years old and never been repaired. It was owned by Paul Capello from PA before me.
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10 years old is a long time. I am pretty sure those rubber o rings have dried up a little. I think you have too many guns Norman. I am assuming that routinely shooting them more often, it will help lubricate the o-rings? I know with cars, if you don't drive it enough. It is actually worst than driving high miles. But then I am not really a gunsmith by trade. :)
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10 years old is a long time. I am pretty sure those rubber o rings have dried up a little. I think you have too many guns Norman. I am assuming that routinely shooting them more often, it will help lubricate the o-rings? I know with cars, if you don't drive it enough. It is actually worst than driving high miles. But then I am not really a gunsmith by trade. :)
The one that failed is only 1 1/2 years old. No problems with the "old lady" Sumatra :D
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Ok, so we've talked about this in the past. How do we manage a cook out at this spot? Don't most grocery stores sell one-time disposable grills? You'd just have to cook on the ground. Who all is coming? I've not heard from JC in months. So far:
Me
Norman
Donny
Trinh
Billy?
JC?
anyone else? I can up there a bit before 2pm probably.
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I sent Gabe and JC a text to let them know we are trying to meet Sunday. I haven't gotten a return text back yet. I assume Chad knows since he has posted in this thread before. But I will shoot him an IM just in case he don't.
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Hey guys,
Put me down as a definite "maybe" - depends on how my girls' lacrosse team does on Sat (single elimination). Plus, I may bring my asst coach who is interested since I talk his hear off about getting one. I updated Norman, but I am close to finalizing my purchase, so I will spectate.
So far:
- Hatsan Gladius or BSA R10 - leaning to the bullpup (need to buy from Amazon so limited choices; I have AMEX points and Gift certif) And PA just put their Ataman line on Amazon, but too expensive at this point.
- Scope? Thought about Hawke or Falcon Menace, but not sure if I am over doing it based on my pm's with Norman.
- Ebay carbon fiber tank (one of Norman's postings)
- Slow Flo SCBA Valve from Joe B.
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Chad I'll be there w/my Gladius .25 Long.
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Great, I will check it out.
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WOW! Latest check of the weather has a high of 79, Z-E-R-O percent chance of rain, and humidity at only 37%!! 8 mph wind. This should be just about the most perfect day for shooting. Can't wait.
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Billy is definitely going. His gun came in today and it is a really nice one. I will bring some hotdogs and drink if y'all want. But some one needs to bring a barbecue . Also Billy is interested in the Sumatra so if Norman is kind enough to bring several guns, that would be great.
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I will have my 22 cal Sumatra since my 25 is off to PA to get fixed. I was just planning to bring the Sumatra and 22 cal AT44. I will bring a couple of tanks too. I saw another guy on AGN from GA. I reached out to him to invite him also. Not sure if he's close but just in case I let him know he's welcome to come shoot with us.
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Hello fellas Jesse from AGN will come out too.
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Ok, so we've talked about this in the past. How do we manage a cook out at this spot? Don't most grocery stores sell one-time disposable grills? You'd just have to cook on the ground. Who all is coming? I've not heard from JC in months. So far:
Me
Norman
Donny
Trinh
Billy
Jesse
JC?
anyone else? I can up there a bit before 2pm probably.
Just keeping a running list. Trinh by barbecue do you mean an actual grill?
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I drove by the place today and the trash dumpers struck again. Someone dumped some old wood fence materials in the parking area. It should not be too much trouble to move it out of the way though.
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Just keeping a running list. Trinh by barbecue do you mean an actual grill?
Yes anything that will barbecue meats. :D
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I tried to pump up the Gladius tonight and I guess even w/the plumber's tape I used I have a leak on the probe and I can't get the bleed valve shut off fast enough before it drops to 175 bar. So there goes the chrony testing I was hoping to do tonight. All my tools are at work so I'll take it all in tomorrow and see if I can't get the leak fixed. Man that not worthy.My amazing gun bad luck continues!! :D
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I tried to pump up the Gladius tonight and I guess even w/the plumber's tape I used I have a leak on the probe and I can't get the bleed valve shut off fast enough before it drops to 175 bar. So there goes the chrony testing I was hoping to do tonight. All my tools are at work so I'll take it all in tomorrow and see if I can't get the leak fixed. Man that not worthy.My amazing gun bad luck continues!! :D
Mine did the same on the Cricket probe. I triple wound it and torqued the heck out of it.
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Hey guys:
I think I am coming as well - and bringing a friend too, Brian. We don't have gun---yet. I have my purchase all laid out - just want to hold a gladius (thanks glen) and see if I really need an expensive scope or get away with high magif cheaper one (thanks Norman). What time do you guys usually start?
Chad
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Hey Chad, glad you and Brian will make it. This will be my 4th time and the largest group by far! I hope to get out of Columbus by 11:45 or so and that would put on site just before 2. That seems to be about typical for the other 3 times I've gone.
Guys, we'll get the food stuff organized in a bit. I think I'll try and bring a disposable grill or a real one that's brand new. If I bring a real one I'd like to ask someone up there to take it home to store for these shoots. I don't want to haul it in my car 4 hours each trip.
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Who all is coming? I've not heard from JC in months. So far:
Me
Norman
Donny
Trinh
Billy
Jesse
Chad
Brian
JC?
anyone else? I can up there a bit before 2pm probably.
Got my fill probe retaped and she pumps up great! Although I have to pump a tad over 200 bar on the pump to get just under 200 bar on the tube gauge. The pump gauge was correct with the AT44 I had so maybe my Gladius tube gauge reads a little low?
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Glen,
Would you rather I bring the grill and you bring the hotdogs and buns? I can do that since I have a truck and lives locally. I will bring drinks in icechest.
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I will bring the strippers. Or would you all prefer I just bring the chips and drinks? ;D
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Air strippers, yes but the other. I might accidentally shoot them.
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I'd rather not bring stuff that I have to keep cold since I have about the farthest to come. Let's break it down:
Grill and charcoal or gas, grill cooking utensils
Meat/s
Buns
Drinks (single serve means no cups or drink ice needed) Coke? Water?
Chips
Mustard/Ketchup other condiments?
Paper ware-plates, napkins
Probably throw away aluminum pan/s to put cooked meat/s in
Cookies/brownies?
Trash bag
I have a brand new Weber 14" Smoker just like this
http://www.amazon.com/Weber-10020-Smokey-14-Inch-Portable/dp/B00004RALL (http://www.amazon.com/Weber-10020-Smokey-14-Inch-Portable/dp/B00004RALL)
Still in the box. I've had it for probably 7 years but have no use for it. (I won it in some contest) I'll be happy to donate it to this group but again I don't want to haul it every trip since it would have to be in my car.
I guess we should just say what we'll bring until it's all covered. We can split stuff up also to spread the $ around more evenly. Buns are cheap, meat isn't, etc.
I'll bring some hot dog buns and some kind of cookies/brownies (that won't melt) And the grill and charcoal if needed.
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Ok, I will bring hotdogs and drinks then. Don't forget the charcoal.
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Hey guys:
I think I am coming as well - and bringing a friend too, Brian. We don't have gun---yet. I have my purchase all laid out - just want to hold a gladius (thanks glen) and see if I really need an expensive scope or get away with high magif cheaper one (thanks Norman). What time do you guys usually start?
Chad
Chad,
2:00 is the default time.
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Ok, I will bring hotdogs and drinks then. Don't forget the charcoal.
Am I just bringing charcoal or also the grill?
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Glen Jesse messaged me on AGN. He can't post here yet. He's bringing a small gas table grill. I will bring some spicy sausages and hotdog buns along with drinks? I also texted Shaun too. We haven't heard from him in a long time but I let him know in case he wants to meet.
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Ok, I won't bring my grill or charcoal.
So far:
Me - hot dog buns, cookies
Norman - spicy sausages, hot dog buns, drinks
Donny
Trinh - hot dogs, drinks
Billy
Jesse - grill
Chad
Brian
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BTW Gabe said he is going to try and make it too. I'm going to try and get out there tomorrow and clear the junk from the parking area.
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I think we could just about open up a used car lot. :)
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This is Jesse from AGN, I finally got my GTA account setup and am now able to post. I'm still new to airguns and this will be the first airgun shoot I have ben to and an looking forward to meeting local airguners.
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Welcome Jesse. thats a long way of a drive but you will have fun.
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Hello Jesse. I think you're in for a great day!
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Guys, I don't know If I'm going to be able to make it or not :( I have a photo submission deadline, and I'm behind the gun(pun intended). I'm working feverishly on it just the same though. That's why I haven't been posting much the last few days. I will do my best, but definitely no promises. It sounds like its going to be a heck of a good shoot! If only I could teach the dog how to edit photos or mow the lawn...
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Man I'm hoping you can make it! Burn that midnight oil. ;)
My #1 goal for the Gladius tomorrow is to get the hammer adjusted for a good shot curve. I guess we need a chrony for that. If Donny can't make it I can bring mine but I usually set it on a table. I don't have a stand like he does.
#2 goal would be to get good chrony numbers on all 6 power levels with usable shot counts.
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I can bring my chrony it can run on batteries and has it's on stand.
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Awesome!
I went by Publix tonight and got 1 pack of hot dog buns, some cookies, pretzels and will bring a few paper plates and napkins. I'll try to remember to bring a trash bag.
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You guys better save a hot dog for officer friendly, or he's gonna be mad,lol!
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You guys better save a hot dog for officer friendly, or he's gonna be mad,lol!
officer friendly???
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You guys better save a hot dog for officer friendly, or he's gonna be mad,lol!
officer friendly???
A police officer normally come by the place. He's a man of few words to say the least. But he's warmed up and actually talks a lot lately.
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We just need to turn him into an airguner, well its time for me to start loading the truck and get ready to head down, see ya'll in about 3 hours.
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Don't worry about "officer friendly" he's cool. We've tried to get him to shoot, but no luck so far. Just as I feared, I won't be able to make it. Of course, it is a time when it is going to be a great shoot too :( You guys have fun, and at least there will be more air/targets/food for the rest of you! I'm about to take a quick break from this photo stuff, to deal with a starling problem for a minute, then back to photos. Happy shooting!
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I had lots of graduation stuff to do yesterday so I didn't get out and move the wood someone dumped in the parking area. It's not that much so shouldn't take long to move it off. Side note: How did the 24-120mm lens perform?
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Hey guys,
Brian and I will be there today. We will be there around 2:30pm. Did anyone else see that Airgun Depot just asked for pre-orders on Hatsan Bull Boss. On, great thanks AD - add more madness to my purchase. I still think I getting the Gladius.
Chad
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Headed out as soon as I finish loading the car. Donny, you will be missed. Norman and I will eat your hot dogs for you. ;)
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Got a text from Shaun. He said he's in China so there's very good chance he will not make it ;D
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I had lots of graduation stuff to do yesterday so I didn't get out and move the wood someone dumped in the parking area. It's not that much so shouldn't take long to move it off. Side note: How did the 24-120mm lens perform?
Man, it performed horribly surprisingly >:( It was missing focus all over the place, and the VR couldn't handle the panning. I was very disappointed after I got to really put it through the paces. I could have done better with the old Sigma 17-70, which says a lot. I took it back, and got the newest version of the 17-70C . I have the Sigma USB dock, so at least I can tweak the focus on this one, and I was definitely missing the wide angle. I think the 24-120 is a much better lens for non-moving subjects, and surely on a full frame camera, but it just sucked for me...
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Nice weather, good food and a good turn out from new to old airgunners....
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Just got home. Great time! Great folks! Great shooting! I'll have a little video to link after a while.
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That's it, just rub it in, haha! That made me jealous and hungry >:( I'm glad you guys had fun, and I'll surely be there next time. I literally just finished my picture junk... Glen, how's that Gladius working out for you now, did you get it where you want it? I still haven't ruled out getting one in .22 long down the road.
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You were missed Donny. A couple of guys, Chad and Brian, already left by the time Trinh's pics were taken and my little video below. Chad was wanting to check out the Gladius and I think Brian came along as an interested observer. I'm pretty sure Brian is going to end up w/a PCP too. Be fun to see what they get.
Jesse's chrony set up was awesome and it fed data to his phone. I didn't really pay attention to memorizing the numbers because he said he'd email them to me. But after a bit of adjusting I'm down on power but I think I got 2 solid mags at high power and 3 solid mags at power level 4 I think. I guess the biggest discovery and kind of disappointment for me was learning that the Gladius doesn't really save air when shooting on a lower power setting. Also, when I was running over the chrony I was cycling the mags as fast as I could and even with the "anti-double feed" I double fed the gun at least 5 times. But when target shooting that never happened. I also discovered that around 2800psi on Norman's tank gauge reads a bit lower on my gun's cylinder gauge. So I guess I need to just trust the gauges on the pumps/tanks and not the gun. At least with this cylinder. I figured on the way home the Gladius probably has 400 pellets through it by now. I'm still not 100% dialed in on scope relief but getting it closer. I've also come to the conclusion that eye relief for me on high power scopes is next to impossible. I'm guessing it's my glasses. At 24X it's almost the difference between inhaling and exhaling for the relief to be just right for me to see. Way too narrow of a window; I spend 80%+ of my time on the gun just trying to see the target. Lesson learned. My Optima scope is only 10X so it works fine.
Billy's friend, forgot his name, was popping K cups at 103 yards using Billy's Mrod like crazy. I was able to get a few of them at 80 yards. I didn't get anything at 103 this time. It was pretty windy though. I think even w/a PCP my strengths are going to be in the <35 yard zone. I was able to get some at 50 but if I was pesting I'd probably wait until I could get inside of 36 yards. I was also shooting off my cheap bipod on the table for the most part and never used Norman's field pod. Everyone shooting off that typically did better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3wDfjhCBRA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3wDfjhCBRA#)
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Great Video Glen, wish I could have stay a little longer to see Billy's friend taking out the K-cups at 103 yards (that is impressive). Next time honestly, we should do it like at 10-11 am. At least we won't waste half a day. It was still successful turnout thanks to Norman's hospitality. We missed you Donny, new comers would have been impressive at how quiet your Hatsan would have been.
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Thanks for the chrony data Jesse!
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Hey guys,
I wanted to thank all of you who helped Brian and I answering all of our beginner questions and let us shoot your guns. Norman, thanks for setting it up and being such a great host. With PA new 20% gimmick, it looks like I will be buying something today. Like Glen said, great food, great people, - alot of fun. See you all soon. Jesse, watch out, Brian couldn't stop talking about your Cricket carbine on the way home.
Chad
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Great meeting you and Brian. What's on the wish list from PA?
Oh, if I'm not mistaken Jesse and Norman struck up a deal for that Carbine. Lots of horse trading going on yesterday later in the afternoon.
Hey Jesse, when you get a chance could you tell me the name/model of your chrony? That thing was the bomb. I think mine is great for springers for checking performance on a 10 shot string etc but to get the info you need for multiple shots that locked in 10 shot string gets cumbersome.
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I am happy to say that actually holding and shooting the guns; and especially looking through the scopes (Optisan, Hawke SW, Vector, etc.) - I realized I will buy my scope with my Amazon treasury and buy my gun wherever. the only real option on Amazon right now is the Gladius - the BSA R10 and Ataman are no longer available. Not to mention, my wife put a dent in the balance since I have been researching this purchase too long (ha). I really think that smaller carbines and bullpups are my interest. I loved the way the Norman's Sumatra and AT44 look and feel, and like he said they are the "muscle cars" of the bunch. I loved Jesse's Vulcan and Cricket carbine. So, I think I am putting the Brocock Compatto back on the list vs the Gladius. Hopefully, Airguns of Arizona will have one "used" here shortly. For PA offers, I am going to have Brian use his new impulses to spend some money.
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I considered the Compatto as well. Don't forget some kind of air source.
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Hey Jesse, when you get a chance could you tell me the name/model of your chrony? That thing was the bomb. I think mine is great for springers for checking performance on a 10 shot string etc but to get the info you need for multiple shots that locked in 10 shot string gets cumbersome.
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It is a Caldwell Ballistic Precision Premium Chronograph, I got it on sale at Cabela's for $109 shipped but I think there is a cheeper one that doesn't have the stand.
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I will try to make it to one of these for sure when I'm close to home and not working at all
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Glen, you may want to order some of the H&N 19 grain pellets for your Gladius when shooting lower power levels. That way you could keep the velocity very close, and it would be a good option if you're shooting where you need to worry about pass throughs. I think that gun is capable of more still. Also, if it makes you feel better, I always shoot my gun with the scope on 10X,lol! Granted, my scope is only a 3-12X. I also would have loved to see some of those other guns too :(
While I didn't go out there with you guys to shoot, I did get a few "pesting" shots off here at the house. I did something I didn't think possible. I took out 3 starlings with 1 shot!! I'd had enough of their racket and running off the other less annoying birds. I waited for some of them to line up in the scope, and I pulled the trigger. I was really surprised when I saw I actually pulled that off,ha! I shot 2 times and got rid of 4 starlings. Funny thing you mention the quietness of my gun, because I took out the first one, and the others didn't even jump :D They did when the 3 went down though. I left them there for about an hour, and no starlings came back, which was mission accomplished.
Of course, I missed wasting Norman's air too, lol! I'll make it to one of the next ones for sure.
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3 with one shot? Pics? :D
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Trinh,
Here is a picture of Kirk's AT44 stock. I will ask him again how he did it.
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Chad, the Brocock Compatto looks like a good gun but the extra mags are almost $100 by the time you get the gun and two extra mags you are right up there in the cricket and wildcat territory. There is a used wildcat and a used cricket in the classifieds of AGN, I could not find many top end airguns in this forum. Also check out topgun airguns they have a lot of the top end bullpups there and at vary good prices, I got my Vulcan from them.
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norman that stock looks amazing!!!!
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It didn't seem too complicated either. I will post the process when he respond to my IM. He also redid the stocks on his BSA guns too and they look better than the originals IMO.
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Norman - I like that stock.
Jesse - That is a point about the magazine cost, didn't think of it that way. Plus the FX would be dream. I returned my attention to the Compatto after shooting your Cricket carbine and Glen's Gladius. It seemed like a good mix of both guns. I look at AoA and yellow for used guns. Now, that I am all keyed up with research and real world experience, hopefully I can pull the trigger (no pun intended) on my gun purchase. Thanks again guys.
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Wow that stock is shiny. Makes me feel like I should go rub some more linseed oil on my Berretta . >:(
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Chad this is a pretty good deal. :D however it's a .22, not sure what caliber you were looking for.
http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=120710&adSort=&StartingAd=100&NumberOfPages=6 (http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=120710&adSort=&StartingAd=100&NumberOfPages=6)
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Holy carp that is a great deal!!!! How did you post a link? I tried too post a link to a cricket that is listed on AGN but it was blocked, the deal you found is a lot better.
Chad, Some times AoA won't post fast selling guns on the website it is best to call them from time to time and see if they have a store demo or used one in. If you get one place bring it to the next shoot I have been wanting to shoot a Campatto even since shot show.
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Jesse. Click on the icon with the globe and cut and paste the link in between the 2 url windows
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Chad also know that the AA site is not moderated so there are some scammers that hang out there. They mostly rear their ugly heads for "want to buy" posts. Make sure you talk to the seller and check references.
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Good to know, the guy selling the Cricket already responded to my email. It is sold already.
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3 with one shot? Pics? :D
I didn't even think to take a picture, until later, and I had already fed the turtles by that time. "Fed the turtles" means thrown them in the lake, fyi, and the turtles do in fact eat them :D I did think to take a picture of another very special pest removal though. I have chipmunks tunneling under my drive way, but I can rarely get a safe shot, since it would be pointed at my neighbor's house. Well, I went primitive on one, and used the oldest "air gun" in my inventory! The first shot slowed him down, and the second finished the job, and left him dangling on his would be escape route. Little Bas#^%ds! I know it looks brutal, but my home is more important than a striped rat ;)
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A blowgun? How tribal! Nice shooting.
I think I'm ready to call the guy w/the pecan grove and set up a time to walk it and look it over for natural cover a place to put a bait station.
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Here are the steps to re-finish the stock:
1) Remove old finish with stripper or start sanding with 100 grit paper (May need to use 80 in a few places).
2) Go to 150, 220, 320,500 and steel wool or fine 3M pad.
3) Stain with a combination (50/50 mix) of Minwax gunstock and Dark Walnut. If you want more orange coloring, use more Gunstock, more DW gives you darker brown.
4) Put on 1 to 2 coats or stain depending on darkness of color desired. Steel wool (00000) between coats.
5) Give at at least 15 coats of Tru-Oil or until grain is filled. Sand down every two coats of Tru-oil (steel wool or 3M pad).
6) Let final coat cure for a few days to a week. Buff out with Mothers Mag Polish (auto store) and wax if desired.
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Wow 15 coats of tru-oil (linseed)? I only did 3 coats...I guess I am still 12 coats short :'(
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Yeah, those good deals tend to not last. Like Norman said, AA is not moderated but you can still get some good deals if you know what to look for and the right questions to ask. What I would do is find something closer then go in person. If you don't want that hassles then check with TopGun like Jesse recommends, or AoA used section.
Good to know, the guy selling the Cricket already responded to my email. It is sold already.
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I'm positive not everyone has this but my first PCP purchase was used and a major headache. One thing you need to figure out is how much do you want to be responsible for in getting your gun to work its best? I'm not sure, new, if you can buy a 'plug-n-play' gun for under $1000. That's one reason some guns cost more; they're tops out of the box. If you can find like a one owner used gun that's already been tweaked then that's a great score.
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I found this review on the Brocock Compatto on AN from Dr_Beretta posted yesterday. I asked how many more shots per fill if he lowered the power.
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This brief review will cover the Brocock Compatto in 0.22 caliber – US version
I recently purchased the Compatto in 0.22 caliber from Penchetta and have had a chance to both shoot groups with it as well as hunt with it.
Quick verdict: it’s a keeper.
Pros: compact, quiet (comparable to an Air Arms S500/510 at medium power), well balanced, light, 10 shot rotary magazine, relatively easy to fill by hand pump, looks good, smooth cocking, included removable Huggett moderator with 1/2 UNF threading, price for features, very very accurate, Lothar Walther barrel, two-stage adjustable trigger.
Cons: smallish air tank with modest shot count (30 shots/3 magazines) in 0.22, about 15 shots per fill in 0.25 cal (per owner at Penchetta who I bought the gun from), small gap between stock and air cylinder on either side, no wood stock option
First, let me begin by saying that I’ve been an airgun addict for two years now, having amassed a decent collection of airguns over this time: Air Arms S500’s, BSA R10 MK 2, Airforce Talon SS, Marauder Rifle and Pistol, as well as various multipumps. My main goal with air rifles is to hunt vermin and occasionally plink. I don’t tinker or take apart my guns except to clean them and occasionally adjust the trigger if needed. Otherwise I shoot my guns stock with the occasional moderator attached.
Out of the box, the gun comes with one 10-shot magazine, the proprietary fill probe, the gun, a basic manual with an exploded view of the gun itself, the threaded cap to the barrel shroud, and the Huggett moderator already attached but not permanently affixed. The stock is very sturdy yet light. There is a pre-drilled sling stud mount at the rear of the stock and a Picatinny/weaver rail at the front of the stock where you can attach accessories. Of note, the gun stock is attached to the action of the gun by a hex bolt running in the pistol grip of the gun. There is a bit of play in the plastic stock by the Picatinny rail where it meets the air cylinder – roughly about 1-2mm on either side, which some may see as “poor design” or “shoddy craftsmanship”, but it does not cause any impact in accuracy or how it handles. I suspect this can be remedied with a bit of black felt from a craft store and placed in that gap if it really bothers people.
Pumping up by hand to 200 bar was not difficult at all, comparable to the effort I have to put in to pump my Marauder pistol. It takes about 3 pumps per shot, so roughly 90 pumps if you’ll be shooting 3 mags, or 30 shots between fills. I suspect the quick fill time and ease of pumping is due to the smaller air cylinder in the gun.
I paired my gun up with a Hawke 3-9×40 AO mil-dot scope and medium rings. I sighted the gun in at 32 yards with JSB 15.9g pellets after running some dry patches through the barrel. I was consistently getting sub-dime sized 5 shot groups at 32 yards with ease off a Primos tripod shooting stick and seated (no bench rest). I adjusted the trigger for a short first stage and a light second stage pull. I can get about 3 magazines out of the gun before I need to top it off shooting at max power. The pressure gauge on the gun runs down into the yellow zone after the third mag is complete. I have not run it through the chrony yet due to time constraints but will do so shortly.
As far as comparisons, I’d say this gun is a beefed up version of my Marauder pistol, which I love. It’s twice as good in virtually everything it does, for over twice the price. It’s quieter (very back yard friendly), puts out over twice as much energy in the same caliber, very compact, light, and easy to carry in the field, has a very similar trigger feel but with a wider blade, and much much more accurate.
Philosophy of Use: this gun caters to the shooter looking for a powerful, quiet, compact, semi-bullpup rifle from a reputable British manufacturer that is easier on the wallet than most bullpups today. It’s ideal for small game hunting and even target shooting due to its inherent accuracy. This may be the gun you grab first when heading outside due to its lightweight design and easy maneuverability in tight spaces.
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Chad,
Jim Chapman did a review of the Compatto. I tend to place more importance on guys like him because he go all over the world hunting with different guns. Here is his review:
https://youtu.be/KDpJPDPX9t4 (https://youtu.be/KDpJPDPX9t4)
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Sounds promising. I just couldn't find anything on the .25 when I was shopping.
I like Jim and he's very knowledgeable but his video editing style drives me crazy. The way he constantly just cuts and fades in the MIDDLE of a word makes me nuts.
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Haha he's a better writer. I always read his blog as well as the videos. He's able to be more detailed when he writes.
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I like Jim's review and agree that he knows his guns.
I found this article from the UK by Nigel Allen
http://www.brocock.co.uk/reviews/AS-0116-Compatto.pdf (http://www.brocock.co.uk/reviews/AS-0116-Compatto.pdf)
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Hey Y'all we are shoring down in Cross this coming SystEms 21st.
Everyone is invited on down.....
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Hey Y'all we are shoring down in Cross this coming SystEms 21st.
Everyone is invited on down.....
Is that September 21st?
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Hey Y'all we are shoring down in Cross this coming SystEms 21st.
Everyone is invited on down.....
Is that September 21st?
No next Saturday May 21st.
Here are the dates for the rest of the year if anyone wants to make plans to come on down....
June 11th 2016
July 16th 2016
Aug 27th 2016
Sept 17th 2016
Oct 22nd 2016
Nov 12th 2016
Dec 10th 2016
Jan. 21st 2017
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Glen , I posted your results about the Gladius venting air on Facebook . This is what Cecil Bay replied
"Just saw this, the .25 will use more air, the power adjuster does not vent air it restricts the transfer port. Your friend may want to adjust the hammer spring tention, it may be to heavy and is holding the valve open to long."
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Well I did adjust it. Maybe it needs more adjustment? Got a link for that Facebook conversation?
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Just so I make sure I'm understanding this correctly, you guys are saying the Gladius uses as much air on lower power settings? That would defeat the purpose of power settings to me. I mean, if you're going to use the same amount of air regardless of power, then why even change the power? A possible solution is to rig a way to make the hammer spring easily adjusted without tools, and then I'm sure you could reap the benefit or less power, right?
Glen, if you can ever get your hands on another cylinder, I would be glad to mod the valve for ya and see if we can get that shot count and fps up some. Of course, I'd need to look at your gun to make sure on port alignment. This also assuming the port setup is similar to the AT44s. I've got the valve mod down pat, since I've done it on both of my cylinders, and the results are pretty darned good. If I remember correctly, the Gladius uses the AT44 type valve setup.
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It does use the AT44 platform.
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It is closed group run by Tony Roman. The name is Airguns: air rifles and pistols discussion group. A guy from airgun depot was doing a review on Hatsan bullboss, so I asked what's the differences between that and gladius.
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It is closed group run by Tony Roman. The name is Airguns: air rifles and pistols discussion group. A guy from airgun depot was doing a review on Hatsan bullboss, so I asked what's the differences between that and gladius.
I am a member of that group too....
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I'll look for it and see if I can learn the secret handshake. ;)
Hey, for those that are into refinishing stocks here's a good thread from the Turkish gate.
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=109156.0 (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=109156.0)
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It might take getting your valve modified to be more efficient to get a longer stream at the power you want.
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Cecil says I should tune it on power level 4 so I'll try that first.
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Look at what I found - why do they even make .177
http://www.amazon.com/BSA-135254-Rifle-177-Caliber/dp/B00TDYWI6S/ref=sr_1_7?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1463687228&sr=1-7&keywords=air+rifle (http://www.amazon.com/BSA-135254-Rifle-177-Caliber/dp/B00TDYWI6S/ref=sr_1_7?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1463687228&sr=1-7&keywords=air+rifle)
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If you are going to hunt small game up to rabbits or a little larger 117 cal will kill them same as a 22 cal. Think of this in Germany and some other places the power limit is a little over 5 fpe. Make the UK's 12 fpe sound good right? But that level you can still kill most small game at shorter distances. ;)
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you can get .177 in 10+ grain pellets but I agree, .177 isn't even the most air efficient so I kind of don't get it.
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If you are limited to 12 fpe then .177 has more penetration and a flatter trejectery the. .22 at the same 12 Fpe. .22 at 12 fpe flight path looks like a rainbow at 50yr.
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Compatto ratting video in Britain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPHjdBuOIGg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPHjdBuOIGg)
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That rat shooting looks like it would be fun, haha! Those 12 fpe guns are quiet. I think the lowest I can tune my gun is 21fpe without making regulator changes. It is "mouse fart" quiet at 21fpe though. I took a spacer out of my hammer/spring, so I can cover from 21-35 fpe without changing the regulator. On my un-regged cylinder I can cover from 25-50 fpe with just spring adjustment :D
I'm thinking the same mods I've done to my AT-44 applied to a bull boss would make for a pretty sweet, low cost pup setup? I just wish hammer spring changes could be made one handed and on the fly.
Norman, I polished the lead on my barrel, and re-addressed my crown job. I think I got my accuracy better now. I did some tests at 30 yards, and every pellet I tried was making sub-dime sized groups when I didn't yank a shot. I won't know for sure, until I come out to shoot with you/you guys again at some longer ranges.
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It's a ton of British ratting videos that got me back into air guns and allowed me to discover what PCPs were. There's a guy in Washington state though that pests rats on a dairy farm w/a PCP pistol w/a green laser dot sight. It's just point and shoot. Crazy.
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I have to say that these UK hunting videos look really fun. That is why I asked awhile back if we could investigate local farmers to see if they needed a team of airgun hunter (us) to rid him of their pest problem. I elect Norman as our B.Walton (youtube). But as a rifle specialist (Sumatra King) format since B.Walton loves bullpups. Maybe Glen or Jesse could fulfill that role. Or me or Brian if we ever buy a gun.
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I have a guy down here that has a 4 acre pecan grove and I'll get opportunities to knock out some squirrels whenever I want to. The owners live on the property so I want to respect their privacy but I'll see what I can do about bringing a friend or two whenever I go out.
These guys are kind of serving as a model for what I want to do. Even though it's in a pecan grove I'd set up a peanut feeder at a designated spot. They set up 15 yards from the feeder. I think I would be fine at 25 or so just to keep the squirrels that much more at ease. No romping around the woods, ducking branches, etc. I'll try and find a natural blind if not then maybe build or buy one. Set up the feeder in a spot where pass throughs or misses will not be an issue, grab a comfy chair and a shooting platform and wait.
I'll talk to the land owner to see if I buy the peanuts if he'll fill up the feeder so I don't have to run out there too often. In this video he talks about the feeders for a bit, then some gear briefly then the 'hunt' starts at around 7 minutes in. Next would be to find a horse, dairy or chicken farm that could use pesting control. That might include squirrels, chipmonks, pigeons, HOSPs, and Starlings. Even raccoon, opossum and fox might be in the mix. Coyote too. Then get the night set up for rats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h0gOrNW0JQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h0gOrNW0JQ)
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Chad
There's a guy selling an almost new 25 cal Cricket BP on the yellow for $1050
http://www.network54.com/Forum/79574/message/1463621629/WTT++BNIB+.25+Cricket+Standard+Wood (http://www.network54.com/Forum/79574/message/1463621629/WTT++BNIB+.25+Cricket+Standard+Wood)
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That's a very good price. Can't go wrong with the cricket .25. Gets 40 plus shots. It won't last long . That's why I consolidated and kept my cricket bullpup.
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That's a very good price. Can't go wrong with the cricket .25. Gets 40 plus shots. It won't last long . That's why I consolidated and kept my cricket bullpup.
You called it. It only lasted a couple of hours.
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I got a new toy so I will be out shooting tomorrow. If anyone else want to meet me there let me know. My schedule is flexible but I had planned on going around 2-3ish.
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I've got band practice so I'm out.
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I am trying to buy a car so I need brownie points.
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Have fun w/the Kalibrgun rifle!
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I'm spending the whole weekend with the in-laws so I'm out unfortunately. enjoy that new rifle, you are going to love it. The at44 is awesome and I can't wait to shoot it, that scope has such a high magnification I don't know if I'm going to shoot with it or look at the stars. ;D
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Kids just wanted to lay around and play video games so I got a chance to go out today and zero the gun at 50 yards. I ended up staying a couple of hours and shooting those coffee thingies at 80 and 103 yards. I shot all lefty today. I think I'm going to switch because shooting righty just take too long. I have to get a sight picture with my dominant left eye then slowly open my right eye and try to concentrate and shoot with both eyes open.
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That's a serious change up. Maybe I should try using the scope w/o my glasses.
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Do you and Jesse make a trade?
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Do you and Jesse make a trade?
Yes. Of course it involved more than just gun for gun but I think we both got a good deal. ;)
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That's a serious change up. Maybe I should try using the scope w/o my glasses.
I've actually switched back and forth a couple of times in the past. So it's not as big as when I first did it. I can shoot about the same it always came down to what was more comfortable. Right hand feels more natural but left hand is proper since my left eye is dominant. When I was in law enforcement it was a lot of close tactical shooting meaning I had to react faster and didn't use a scope so I always shot righty. When I started airgunning I just began shooting from the right side.
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What are the details on the new toy?! I'm a little out of the loop on this one. What caliber etc. etc.??
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22 cal Kalibrgun rifle, not bullpup ;D. It's a carbine and shoots really great. The reg is set the same as the AT44 at 32 fpe. It was professionally camo dipped but you know I like natural wood so I'm looking to buy a new stock. I contacted a few dealers but no one have them in at the time so I have to wait. It looks great as it sits but I just prefer natural wood.
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How about some pictures?
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If I remember I will snap some pictures when I go shoot today. I'm still a caveman when it comes to phone tech so I forget these phones today have cameras.
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Its pretty windy here, but hopefully, it'll die down by the time you go shoot today. I'm grumpy this morning, because I discovered deer have eaten about 25 of my sunflowers overnight >:( I checked my security cameras, and it definitely happened in the middle of the night. My cameras don't pick up that well in the dark that far out in the yard, but the plants were there at last light yesterday, and gone at first light today. The deer are lucky season isn't in, we'd be having deer burgers at the next shoot,lol! MMMMMM deer burgerz...
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that scope has such a high magnification I don't know if I'm going to shoot with it or look at the stars. ;D
I can't remember the last time I used over 24x magnification. I have a 10-40x56 FFP scope too. Talk about star gazing :)
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Its pretty windy here, but hopefully, it'll die down by the time you go shoot today. I'm grumpy this morning, because I discovered deer have eaten about 25 of my sunflowers overnight >:( I checked my security cameras, and it definitely happened in the middle of the night. My cameras don't pick up that well in the dark that far out in the yard, but the plants were there at last light yesterday, and gone at first light today. The deer are lucky season isn't in, we'd be having deer burgers at the next shoot,lol! MMMMMM deer burgerz...
They are probably thanking the nice human for setting out the tasty flowers for their dinner...
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Norman, finally got a chance to shoot the AT 44, man I love that gun already making hits at 105 how did the cricket do?
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Jesse it's great. I stretched it out to 103 yards too. It's making me want a 25 cal version. ;). Did you mount the Vector Optics scope on it?
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Donny and I talked about shooting Sunday. I think Billy coming too, but just in case any of you guys from far off want to come too I'm putting it here. The illegal dumpers struck again but the company has since put a large dumpster and cleaned up a lot of the junk. Someone dumped a truck load of phone books and someone dumped some landscape debris.
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I'm going to have family in town for the next 2 weeks. Would love to come and hang out and I guess I'm going to have to retune it at power level 4 so there's good reasons to go. I'll have to see.
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I am not going to be able to make since I have a car that I need to get fix. Hasn't start in 3 years. Gotta figure out if it's fuel pump, or something else's? I think we should make a big sign "No dumping, if caught will be shot ". Might not work but maybe a deterrent.
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I am not going to be able to make since I have a car that I need to get fix. Hasn't start in 3 years. Gotta figure out if it's fuel pump, or something else's? I think we should make a big sign "No dumping, if caught will be shot ". Might not work but maybe a deterrent.
Well, it needs 3 things to work: Fuel, Air, Spark, so just figure out which one ain't happening :D What kind of car is it, and what are the symptoms? You know, I used to be a race car mechanic, right? I could also be ASE certified, but I see no point since I work on copiers... I'm full of advice, some useful, some not haha.
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Donny, I don't think you want me to get start on cars. :D. I actually used to race them. I have 2 lifts at the present house. The car I am trying to revive is 1997 Ferrari Spyder that I have had forever. My wife has been nagging me about selling it. :'( I go through cars every 6-8 months. The Supercharged Corvette is gone so is the Porsche. Now I am into domestics with LS swap. You guys need to come to the house for a barbecue one day. ;)
Here is a picture of the engine of my race car. This was 10 years ago. I won ton of races with it at Commerce.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/race%20cars/gagare-lift.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/race%20cars/honda_zpse1pib79y.jpg)
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Trinh you are a man of many surprises. Low riders, race cars and airguns. I bet you are a wife's nightmare when it comes to hobbies. ;D
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Oh you guys are killing me. Do you know how bad I want to do this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri1aAtAZb1s# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri1aAtAZb1s#)
part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6xBvi1wbks# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6xBvi1wbks#)
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Someone said "Low Rider"? ;D Actually my wife thinks I have ADD. She said I can't sit still.
Glen, I actually want to race that before I die.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/race%20cars/low%20rider_zpsfs2dkaod.jpg)
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Trinh, Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't like you anymore,lol! I bet that Honda was a hoot, as long as no gears were missed, since the "fun" zone was only about 1500-2000rpms! I love high rpm turbos, since most you see nowadays run out of breath much sooner. Actually, I love high rpm engines in general. Why do you not have a new Shelby GT350R? I would really like to get my hands on that thing. I've heard some on the track, and a V8 that big turning over 8,000 rpms is a sweet sound :) However, the sweetest sound I've ever got to hear at the track was the 6.0L v12 DB9s and the v12 550 Maranellos hands down... I used to work on a Formula BMW team, but decided I was more suited to the 8-5 life. You basically have to be nuts to work on a race team for a living.
So you never told me the details on what's up with the Ferrari? That would be the 3.5L V8, right?
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I'm all in for a bbq at Trinh's house.
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I thihttp://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/Themes/CustomGTA2012/images/bbc/url.gifnk I just bought my gun - Cricket. I sent him a PM.
http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/fs-cricket-22-with-wood-stock/#post-92608 (http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/fs-cricket-22-with-wood-stock/#post-92608)
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Holy screwed up post. I meant to say that I think I just bought my gun. I barely used Cricket for $890.
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The Crickets are multiplying around here! They are some very nice guns though. Hopefully, it'll go through, and you'll have a very nice new toy! Everyone is getting new guns, except for me lately. That's not fair, I'm voting for Bernie, because I heard he's going to give everyone a free gun, LOL!
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I'm all in for a bbq at Trinh's house.
I'm just trying to figure out what I need to do to get put in Trinh's will, but I'm up for a BBQ too though :D
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Just talked to him and I am getting it with 3 extra mags and cheek piece too. I am in, boys.
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Congrats Chad! Cricket is a great gun, I really like Trinh's. I love the compactness of bullpups. I guess this puts you in the air tank camp, right? Not sure I'd want to pump up to 4200 psi.
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holy &^^& I have missed a lot, sorry the in-lows are in town and i have not had a lot of time for hobby stuff.
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It's all good. JC is totally MIA. Hope he's ok.
Chad, what scope will you be getting? What's Brian got his eye on?
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Jesse it's great. I stretched it out to 103 yards too. It's making me want a 25 cal version. ;). Did you mount the Vector Optics scope on it?
I'm glad you are having fun with it, I think you can change out the barrel and probe and make it a .25. I did mount the vector on it but I have only got to put about 500 pellets through the at44 so far so I'm still getting to know her.
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Norman, I'm not going to be able to make it tomorrow or next Sunday but I hope to make it down for a shoot in June some time.
Trinh, A bbq sounds like fun, I just hope it is on a day I can come.
Chad, That is awesome! Check out the SWFA fixed power scopes, the glass is amazing and you can't beet the price.
http://swfa.com/Classic-C12502.aspx (http://swfa.com/Classic-C12502.aspx)
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Jesse it's great. I stretched it out to 103 yards too. It's making me want a 25 cal version. ;). Did you mount the Vector Optics scope on it?
I'm glad you are having fun with it, I think you can change out the barrel and probe and make it a .25. I did mount the vector on it but I have only got to put about 500 pellets through the at44 so far so I'm still getting to know her.
Make me want a 25 cal in addition to the 22 cal ;D
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I will not be coming tomorrow either.
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I will be there, so Norman can watch me miss stuff :D
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Brian is looking for a FX Wildcat and I was fairly open. Nice bullpup or brocock compatto. Saw the deal on AN and went for it. Now ordering tank, connector and scope. thanks jesse for the swfa link. Cant wait.
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I am dying to see how he put that LDC on the .22 cricket. It looks like they shorten the shroud and added a fitting. My "Donny Du" rig has a removeable shroud (stock length) and then you attach a LDC on it . However I have since sold it because it makes the cricket too long.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/5209F721-41BC-4FD3-BBFE-D811947E8B66_zpsxfr7tpn7.jpg)
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I will see when I get it. He said that he bought it from Topgun and the former owner added the LDC for him.
Guys, just bought this air tank, http://www.ebay.com/itm/231312000514?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/231312000514?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Thanks for the link Norman.
Will this hose assembly work with it? I seems like the same that Joe Brancato has for SCBA, but I am just not seeing how it fit together.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VKSPNTE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1BQZ5FJFRUDX8&coliid=I343UCYQPROPTG (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VKSPNTE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1BQZ5FJFRUDX8&coliid=I343UCYQPROPTG)
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You have to buy a hose for that assembly
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Okay, but will it actually connect to the ebay tank I bought. I figured you guys with the tanks know how it connects.
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Yes it will fit. As long as it's a CGA347 connection.
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Chad, is that a cricket short or a stranded?
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Jesse have you ever shot the crosman dome pellets in the Kailbrgun rifle? I found out it shoots them as well as it shoot JSB 18 gr and AA 16 gr. Donny was shooting them at the 50 yard target and since I have a few tins I decided to see how they shot. Wel I shot 10 pellets and all were touching. When we set up the little coffee cup things at 80 and 103 yards they were still accurate at these distances. We set up some cans at 120 and 130 yards and Donny was still hitting them with the Crosman pellets. i switched back to the JSBs and AAs at this distance but I assume if they were accurate at 100 yards they would probably be accurate at longer distances too. I think they are going to be my main plinking pellets now.
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I haven't shot the Crosman Domes beyond 100 yards but my P12 loves them out to that distance... they have become my go to for the detuned P12 and my Hatsan 125 for plinking and small game. Will go back to the JSB and Cudas for bigger quary.
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Yep, the Kalibrgun was lights out with them today(and a very nice rifle I might add)! I'm also quite happy that my AT-44 was back on point after my re-re-crown and polishing :D You guys have no idea how crappy I was shooting last time. I agree with Norman though, I'm pretty much going to stick to the crosmans for targets. They shoot as good as any pellet out of my gun as well(after barrel work), and 500 for $8.99 doesn't hurt either. We had good day shooting either way. That was fun shooting 80-130 yards today. That 120-130 yard distance is the longest I've ever shot anything with a pellet gun. Despite the wind's best efforts, I did tag that can on the fence 4 out of 5 times at 120 yards with the crosman domes :)
I'm still going to swear by the Terminators for the tree rats though. Nasty little pellets they are...
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Wish I could've been there. Where were you setting up 120 yard targets? Also, are you talking about the Crosman pellets in the box or in a tin? The one's in the box I've never seen for under $20.
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Glen it's the regular Premier Domes Ultra Magnums in the metal tin. We set up cans inside the gated area at 120-130 yards.
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It was kind of funny "looping" the pellets through the gate. It's weird putting the crosshairs on the cross member of gate to hit what is behind it. There was some serious hold-over happening.
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Holy &^^& that's awesome I never knew those pellets could be that accurate but I think I'll stick with my JSB pallets. Speaking of which I'm about to place an order sometime in the first of next month for pellets from airguns of Arizona anyone wants to jump in with me let me know might save us all on some shipping plus the more tins we order the more we get for free.
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I need a box of JSB 25.39 grain 350ct and JSB 33.95 gr 300 ct. Both in Exact Diabolo MaTCH King
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Jesse - I just ordered 2 tins JSB 18.1gr from Amazon for $9.65 per 250. I couldn't find them cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/JSB-Diabolo-Jumbo-Caliber-Pellets/dp/B002N45VRS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464719679&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=jsb+18.13+.22 (http://www.amazon.com/JSB-Diabolo-Jumbo-Caliber-Pellets/dp/B002N45VRS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464719679&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=jsb+18.13+.22)
Glen - I thought of you when I saw the Bull Boss being released. I like the Gladius better.
Called Joe B. today and order his T-Slo valve and cancelled my other order. I just want to be safe with 4,500 psi.
Now, I have about $375 on Amazon for a scope. Looking at Monstrum FFP 6-24x50. I know its relatively cheap and mil/moa, but I like the reticle.
http://www.amazon.com/Monstrum-Tactical-Rangefinder-Adjustable-Objective/dp/B01AB2VXIO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464719895&sr=8-2&keywords=monstrum+ffp (http://www.amazon.com/Monstrum-Tactical-Rangefinder-Adjustable-Objective/dp/B01AB2VXIO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464719895&sr=8-2&keywords=monstrum+ffp)
At the end of day, I am out $900 after using funds from my airsoft gun sales, forgotten Christmas money and AMEX/Amazon point for .22 Cricket, scope and tank.
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I found this on AN about the gun I bought. Did he damage the gun?
http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/help-with-cricket-22-bp-need-it-more-quiet/ (http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/help-with-cricket-22-bp-need-it-more-quiet/)
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Jesse - I just ordered 2 tins JSB 18.1gr from Amazon for $9.65 per 250. I couldn't find them cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/JSB-Diabolo-Jumbo-Caliber-Pellets/dp/B002N45VRS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464719679&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=jsb+18.13+.22 (http://www.amazon.com/JSB-Diabolo-Jumbo-Caliber-Pellets/dp/B002N45VRS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464719679&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=jsb+18.13+.22)
Chad that's almost $20 for 500 count. You can get 500 ct tin at Trenier for $13.47. Of course there is some shipping cost but their shipping is pretty reasonable. I usually just go for the 4 tins for the price of 3 at PA. They cost more per tin but when you order the 4 for 3 and 10% discount code it seems to be more cost effective. If you time it for their sales you can get free shipping and 10% discount on orders of $150 or more. Shipping at AoA is more but their price per tin is better than PA. It just seemed that every time I wanted to order pellets they were out of stock.. They are a good source when they have them on hand.Believe me if you have a tank you will burn through those two tins in no time. ;D
http://trenieroutdoors.com/ammo/jsb/jsb-exact-jumbo-heavy-22-cal-18-13-grains-domed/ (http://trenieroutdoors.com/ammo/jsb/jsb-exact-jumbo-heavy-22-cal-18-13-grains-domed/)
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I found this on AN about the gun I bought. Did he damage the gun?
http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/help-with-cricket-22-bp-need-it-more-quiet/ (http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/help-with-cricket-22-bp-need-it-more-quiet/)
He claims it's still accurate so hopefully it's ok.
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I still can't figure out how he did that!!! Once I get home, I will take a picture of what it should look like when you take the shroud off.
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He used a torch. You can see the discoloration at the end of the shroud - found on another one of his posts.
http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/fs-22-cricket/ (http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/fs-22-cricket/)
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Ok, now that I see the whole picture of the gun. It doesn't look bad. As long as it is quiet and shoots accurate.
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I hope so. I got a little worried when I started reading the comments after he said that he torched it.
Have any of you seen anything that you can buy or make that covers the portion of the barrel between the cheek piece and the shroud on the Cricket? I want it to look like one continuous long shroud. I was thinking of using some carbon fiber wrap to encompass the shroud and the added moderator, then maybe a piece of foam with the same wrap would work. Kinda of like your handlebars on your bike when you were little.
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Chad, I would not be worried too much about the discoloration that is easily fixed. as far as the pellets go I buy from airguns of Arizona because when I did the math they were the cheapest option and yes sometimes they are out of stock on pallets, likely they come back in stock rather quickly and I never wait until I'm out of ammo to order pallets.
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I need a box of JSB 25.39 grain 350ct and JSB 33.95 gr 300 ct. Both in Exact Diabolo MaTCH King
What do you mean by a box I know they have them 30 tens to a case, and if that's what you want that's fine I was thinking about getting a case of 25.39 myself.
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Come to think of it people like me are probably why they're always out of stock ;D
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Come to think of it people like me are probably why they're always out of stock ;D
That's great that you buy in bulk. I usually try to keep around 3-5000 pellets on hand and re-order when I drop below 2000.
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I'm still waiting to find someone that has the .22 25grain STRATONs in stock. I want to try them out for accuracy, since the regular monster 25 grain pellets are so darn finicky about fps/accuracy.
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Jesse , I think 3 tins of each are sufficient for me.
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Ok, anybody else what pellets I'm going to order them tomorrow around 12 just let me know by then.
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I just got that tin of .25's from you when we shot. I don't get to shoot as much as the rest of you, as in I've not even shot the gun since I was up there almost 3 weeks ago. So I'm ok for now.
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I am good Jesse. I want to see how the ones I ordered work first, before I order in bulk.
I have been talking to Neil Clague and he can redo my shroud and add a "center piece" between the shroud and cheek piece for a very reasonable price - so it looks like one long shroud. That middle space is the only thing I don't like about the Cricket.
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Neil Clague makes a good LDC but you need to check with him about if it is removable. Also, most of the time I know he requires you to send in the gun which means down time. I loved my Donny Du but after a while, it made the gun too long. The good thing was, it is removable so I can resort back to stock length.
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Have you guys ever seen someone with a hydro-dipped gun stock? I am thinking of doing it in a dark, brown burlwood or gray wood grain. There is a group that does it professionally near my office, but I am wondering about its durability. I was thinking of hydro-dipping the stock, then covering the shroud in carbon fiber vinyl wrap.
http://voyleshydrographics.com/ (http://voyleshydrographics.com/)
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There are some guys on GTA that have that. Never done it nor have I held one. Not sure how it would hold up. You could search the gates for threads on it.
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I have seen it done on firearms with success, should work with an airrifle, lots of people clear coat over it to improve the durability.
On a side note, we will be shooting at my place in Cross,SC on June 11th.
Ya'll are welcome to come on down and join us.
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Have you guys ever seen someone with a hydro-dipped gun stock? I am thinking of doing it in a dark, brown burlwood or gray wood grain. There is a group that does it professionally near my office, but I am wondering about its durability. I was thinking of hydro-dipping the stock, then covering the shroud in carbon fiber vinyl wrap.
http://voyleshydrographics.com/ (http://voyleshydrographics.com/)
This stock was hydro-dipped. I like the look of wood stocks so I've been looking to buy a wood stock. This looks ok but not my cup of tea.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/blackdiesel/IMG_1454_zpszyizvhwm.jpg)
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Norman:
I know you like wood and Voyles has a ton of wood patterns on their site to choose from since they mostly work on cars.
In the gallery, there is a hydro-dipped gun stock with the price of $85. But, in on their pricing page it says $120 and up.
I may stop by their shop just to talk to the guys and I will ask about pricing.
I like the rubber-like feel of that carbine, but with wood over it - that may be interesting.
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Now that would be a triple stamp on a double stamp. It's wood that was dipped to look like camo and then re-dipped to look like wood. i'm too confused by that. ;D
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I have seen it done on firearms with success, should work with an airrifle, lots of people clear coat over it to improve the durability.
On a side note, we will be shooting at my place in Cross,SC on June 11th.
Ya'll are welcome to come on down and join us.
Al, I used to live in Charleston, and I raced nitro RC cars in Summerville. Small world!
Norman's gun with the dipped stock feels pretty durable to me, fwiw.
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Got the gun 1 hour ago. Not sure how the moderator is attached to the shroud, but it seems to work. It was sent with 150 bar, so I shot a few. The gun is quiet and accurate, I am just going to wrap it in matte black vinyl to be uniform and just leave it. It balances the look of the gun. Also, the wood is nice and not going to hydro dip. I am in the club now.
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I have seen it done on firearms with success, should work with an airrifle, lots of people clear coat over it to improve the durability.
On a side note, we will be shooting at my place in Cross,SC on June 11th.
Ya'll are welcome to come on down and join us.
Al, I used to live in Charleston, and I raced nitro RC cars in Summerville. Small world!
Norman's gun with the dipped stock feels pretty durable to me, fwiw.
The RC track in Sangaree is gone....
You are not that far away, come on over for one of the shoots...
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg1043738;topicseen#msg1043738 (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg1043738;topicseen#msg1043738)
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I have seen it done on firearms with success, should work with an airrifle, lots of people clear coat over it to improve the durability.
On a side note, we will be shooting at my place in Cross,SC on June 11th.
Ya'll are welcome to come on down and join us.
Al, I used to live in Charleston, and I raced nitro RC cars in Summerville. Small world!
Norman's gun with the dipped stock feels pretty durable to me, fwiw.
The RC track in Sangaree is gone....
You are not that far away, come on over for one of the shoots...
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg1043738;topicseen#msg1043738 (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg1043738;topicseen#msg1043738)
Well, I'm in Atlanta now, so I don't know if/when I'll be able to make it back over to the low country. Maybe one day though, who knows... :)
Got the gun 1 hour ago. Not sure how the moderator is attached to the shroud, but it seems to work. It was sent with 150 bar, so I shot a few. The gun is quiet and accurate, I am just going to wrap it in matte black vinyl to be uniform and just leave it. It balances the look of the gun. Also, the wood is nice and not going to hydro dip. I am in the club now.
Congrats on the new toy! Those Crickets are pretty darned neat. I'd love to have one someday.
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Small world - I moved from RC cars and airsoft to PCPs. I have a Team Associated SC10 that I converted into a SC10RS buggy. I sold my Mamba Max combo (RC engine and ESC) plus my Krytec SPR airsoft gun to fund my PCP purchase. Just ordered a new scope (Monstrum 6-24x50 FFP), bipod (atlas clone), spinners, rear bag, etc.
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Conrats Chad and Al thank you for the continued invites. I know I said I'd come some time while visiting my parents who live in Columbia. Now it seems they are going to move here! I'd still like to make it one day.
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Hey guys, everything is in and set up. Just need to get tank hydro tested and filled then off to shoot. The vinyl wrap worked great on cover the shroud and the LDC in an uniform way. I was even able to fill the gap with a flat rubber band so it looks contiguous. And it was cheap, 60 inches by 6 inchese for $4 off ebay.
One question: I want to add my bipod, but really don't want to mess up the wood stock or have a rail in the forend if I take it off. I have been researching adding either countersunk screw. Also, I have seen guys adding an inlet, Anschultz harness rail where I could just slide it off. Any thoughts?
Harness Rail: http://www.altiusguns.com/product.php?product_id=20997 (http://www.altiusguns.com/product.php?product_id=20997)
Countersunk screws: haven't found them yet.
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I am new here and have 18 acres of raw land 5 miles north west of Acworth, Ga.
( which is probably 20 miles NW of Atlanta )
on which 12 acres are pasture if ever a place is needed for a camping/shooting/gathering etc.
Scott
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I am new here and have 18 acres of raw land 5 miles north west of Acworth, Ga.
( which is probably 20 miles NW of Atlanta )
on which 12 acres are pasture if ever a place is needed for a camping/shooting/gathering etc.
Scott
Welcome. Would you rather be called Scott or Gregory? Sound like you have a nice location to shoot.
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well if you ever have need of a pest control situation there's an air army at your disposal. ;) Welcome!
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I might also have a place for us to shoot as well off of Fulton Industrial. I went fishing on the Chatt for strippers at a boat launch where there is an abandon baseball fields surrounded by 20 acres of woods. My friend owns it and I asked if we could shoot on it. He is going to ask his partners, but a good chance we can. Scott, since you own it, that sounds better. Welcome to the group.
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12 or 14 years ago I recall there was a fairly active field target shooters group in Atlanta.
I have no idea if or where those guys might still be shooting etc ?
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Small world - I moved from RC cars and airsoft to PCPs. I have a Team Associated SC10 that I converted into a SC10RS buggy. I sold my Mamba Max combo (RC engine and ESC) plus my Krytec SPR airsoft gun to fund my PCP purchase. Just ordered a new scope (Monstrum 6-24x50 FFP), bipod (atlas clone), spinners, rear bag, etc.
I just realized I forgot to reply to this... I was a Nitro guy myself :D I was running a 1.1hp .12 ci engine, but then I went "outlaw" and was running a 2hp .18ci on an HPI rush(with a lot of work done to it). That .18 ci engine was awesome screaming at 39,000 RPMs ! The .12 was actually faster on track, because it would put the power down. It was just a wheelie/fun machine with the .18, haha! My friend that raced with me had an TA RC10 with a .15 that he raced. That stuff is fun, but not as much if you don't have someone to race with...
I might also have a place for us to shoot as well off of Fulton Industrial. I went fishing on the Chatt for strippers at a boat launch where there is an abandon baseball fields surrounded by 20 acres of woods. My friend owns it and I asked if we could shoot on it. He is going to ask his partners, but a good chance we can. Scott, since you own it, that sounds better. Welcome to the group.
Did somebody say strippers?! LOL, I'm guessing you meant stripers :D
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12 or 14 years ago I recall there was a fairly active field target shooters group in Atlanta.
I have no idea if or where those guys might still be shooting etc ?
Gabe does a lot of FT. But I'm not sure what group he shoots in. I know he shoot a lot at a place in Conyers.
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Welcome Scott!!!
I also have a place we can shoot, cook have fun but it might be a little bit of a drive for some of you, it's in Dahlonega. One thing I do know for sure we need to plan a shoot at one of these locations or back down at Normans range soon.
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I just found a new friend next to the house.
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well now this is where my Gladius would come in handy because you could dial the power down to about 2 so that the pellet would smash the head but not pass through and ruin the cooler. That said I'd have to go change my wet undies and pants first.
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Wow, thats a nice size rattler. They taste like chicken is what i heard. :)
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Did somebody say strippers?! LOL, I'm guessing you meant stripers :D
Stripers? I have Boston Whaler that we can go after. ;D. But I didn't think the Hooche has stripers. I guess it all depending on where, because they caugh an alligator somewhere there.
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Trinh, they are in there, only need some shad on a big hook. I am attaching a picture on my 12.5lb striper (not stripper - that was funny). Also caught a 4lb black bass.
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well now this is where my Gladius would come in handy because you could dial the power down to about 2 so that the pellet would smash the head but not pass through and ruin the cooler. That said I'd have to go change my wet undies and pants first.
Well I'm the one that put the snake in the cooler in the first place so that wont be necessary but I do need that power wheel on a gun.
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as it turns out coolers makes a grate snake box. I was moving some deer stands away form the side of the house and he was there :o
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Looking forward to getting back to georgia. I havent been home since April and moved into a new home before I came up here. Finally got a pcp plan to buy more just not sure...budgets not limit but the thought of function and utility is whats guiding me. My house isnt too far off the interstate now...what use to be 15-20 min is now a 5 min skip and a hop. I-75 is close. Plus if i have to I can stay in Mcdonough or Locust Grove.
This was killed close by. (https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13434802_244625905915905_8090945506285313495_n.jpg?oh=ac9239776d6541c9e435410d8e921944&oe=57CF1BFA)
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New Maximus arrived today....
(http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=3623)
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I just found a new friend next to the house.
I have done the exact same thing with copperheads. Coolers make a great snake box! That's a nice little timber rattler. I've never got to see one of those in the wild, only diamond backs... Here is a pic of the last copperhead I caught. This guy was about 4 feet long, which is huge for a copperhead. That is a full sized machete he is on top of.
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu168/tiltedmonkey/8487118785_14175de714_o.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/tiltedmonkey/media/8487118785_14175de714_o.jpg.html)
Looking forward to getting back to georgia. I havent been home since April and moved into a new home before I came up here. Finally got a pcp plan to buy more just not sure...budgets not limit but the thought of function and utility is whats guiding me. My house isnt too far off the interstate now...what use to be 15-20 min is now a 5 min skip and a hop. I-75 is close. Plus if i have to I can stay in Mcdonough or Locust Grove.
This was killed close by. (https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13434802_244625905915905_8090945506285313495_n.jpg?oh=ac9239776d6541c9e435410d8e921944&oe=57CF1BFA)
Red against yellow will kill a fellow!
New Maximus arrived today....
(http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=3623)
Congrats on the new toy! Make sure and let us know how she shoots!
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Yes, they will kill a fellow, but not this fellow to far away up north. Makes me want to move some where else.
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Donny, that is a gorgeous copperhead I like the picture you got them to pose for as well. that must've taken little bit of doing to get him to pose for that good of a shot. Timber rattlers of been getting kinda rare around here, I've only managed to find three of them so far and all of those just around the house when I'm not looking when I do go out looking for my usually only find copperheads or the occasional black racer.
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Donny, that is a gorgeous copperhead I like the picture you got them to pose for as well. that must've taken little bit of doing to get him to pose for that good of a shot. Timber rattlers of been getting kinda rare around here, I've only managed to find three of them so far and all of those just around the house when I'm not looking when I do go out looking for my usually only find copperheads or the occasional black racer.
I love the coloring on the copperheads. I always do a "photo shoot" with them when I catch one,lol! Go to my flickr page, if you want to see some more snake photo shoot pictures. It's www.flickr.com/rallyshark (http://www.flickr.com/rallyshark) , go to albums, and look at "FUN WITH A COPPERHEAD". I also have a couple of albums I did with a black rat snake and a banded water snake. I always let them go, if it isn't a safety issue :)
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Glen, is AoA serious? They just posted a excellent condition used Brocock Compatto for $795. Now I know why you guys have so many guns. I am so close to buying it out of principal.
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Glen, is AoA serious? They just posted a excellent condition used Brocock Compatto for $795. Now I know why you guys have so many guns. I am so close to buying it out of principal.
I say buy it. ;D
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Thanks Norman, good fathers day present huh? ;D
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Norman is a bad influence, lol!
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Tell Brian to get it.
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Glen - you read my mind. I already sent a text to him, but his mouth is watering over Bull Boss now. Pushing him to Ataman, but think too pricey right now for him.
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Speaking of copperheads; I started back jogging a few weeks ago. Yesterday, early in the morning, I was jogging at Arabia Mountain trail and almost stepped on a small copperhead curled up on the concrete trail. I got a stick and moved him off the trail before some unfortunate person stepped on him and got bit.
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Glen - you read my mind. I already sent a text to him, but his mouth is watering over Bull Boss now. Pushing him to Ataman, but think too pricey right now for him.
Midway has the Gladius really cheap, like $650.
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I have been waiting for the NOVA. Been searching up and down and still hardly any Youtube video.
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I'm planning a fun shoot and barbecue up here at my property , I would like some input from you guys on times and dates when you think you might be able to come
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I'm planning a fun shoot and barbecue up here at my property , I would like some input from you guys on times and dates when you think you might be able to come
Our next one is July 16th, then August 27th. Let me know what date yall decide on and I may be able to convince the wife it is time for a trip to the mountains..
Al
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I'm pretty open for the most part, as long as work or photography doesn't get in the way by surprise. I won't be available on the first weekend in July, but other than that, I should be open until the end of September . I don't know what the other guys have going on, and I'm sure their schedules are more picky :D
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I have been waiting for the NOVA. Been searching up and down and still hardly any Youtube video.
That Nova should be pretty awesome, but as a pumper, it would kill me,lol!
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Guys, I just did something horrible. I ordered a Bullboss :( Stupid credit card.... I was worried the price would go up like it did on the Gladius, and I had to order some pellets. I also had a 10% discount, so I couldn't stop myself! I've been itching for that gun for a while, and I know I can monkey with it like my AT-44, and I'm tired of trying to fit the long gun in my focus with all my parts for work. I sure hope it works as well as my AT-44. If it does, a well taken care of and well tuned AT-44 will be up for sale soon!
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Donny you are supposed to keep both. Did you get the 22 or 25 cal bullboss? I don't have any PCPs on my radar at the moment. Rafael texted me and said he's getting 37 shots @ 895 fps with only a 3 fps ES with my AT44 25 cal long. He built a larger plenum for the regulator and added a SSG with a few changes. So the only benefit the Nova will give is a few more usable shots with a little more power. I guess I can live without it now.
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As far my schedule I have to go out of town in about 3 weeks. I will probably be traveling on one of the weekend days. As soon as I get the dates pinned down i will update you all.
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I'm probably tied up through July.
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Donny you are supposed to keep both. Did you get the 22 or 25 cal bullboss? I don't have any PCPs on my radar at the moment. Rafael texted me and said he's getting 37 shots @ 895 fps with only a 3 fps ES with my AT44 25 cal long. He built a larger plenum for the regulator and added a SSG with a few changes. So the only benefit the Nova will give is a few more usable shots with a little more power. I guess I can live without it now.
I got the .22 of course, lol! I just don't have a real need for a .25 right now. All I ever shoot are targets and squirrels for the most part. The fact that am a hand pumper just adds to it.
37 shots at 895fps is pretty awesome for a .25! Am I wrong, or is that probably the best I've seen for one of those guns?
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Man, that's a nice number of shots for a .25. The Gladius has a slightly bigger cylinder so maybe I could get close to 40. I wonder what that would do at lower power level settings? I know it uses the same amount of air.
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You could probably get 40, BUT you'd have to work on the transfer/barrel ports, the valve, get a regulator, and figure out a way to install an SSG. That means a lot of work, or you'd be without your gun for a while :(
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1. I'd have to get the $ up to do that.
2. I'd have to get the guy Norman is using or someone else because that's not me.
3. I've not even had it out of it's case since the last time I went up to shoot over a month ago.
I set my curve on power level 6 and Cecil Bays says I should do it on power level 4 so I have to do it again. I need the dinning room table to do that and it's packed with junk from Spring cleaning and my wife's classroom for the Summer. So I'm not sure when I'll get to it. Some of the junk will go away this weekend when she does her scrapbooking thing.
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It sounds like Norman's guy knows his stuff for sure. That is the best string I've seen on an AT-44 .25. Just using conservative calculations that err on the side of more air use, I get an efficiency of 1.59. That is freaking amazing for 45 fpe! I did an SSG on my gun, but I didn't set it for higher power, and I was trying to maintain the hammer spring adjustment, so I pulled it out. If I had multiple guns like Norman, I'd give it another go to see what I could get from it.
Glen, since you don't have time to play with your gun, I'd say it is the perfect time to let somebody work on it. You still got the 95 to use :D I'd talk to Norman, and see what his guy would charge you. Obviously, the biggest cost for you would likely be the regulator though. I totally understand not having the $$ to do what you want though. That is one of the reasons I went for a Bullboss, since I know I can work on it to my hearts content, without spending much $$. Your Gladius is still a sweet gun just like it is!
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Glen I will let him know you are interested. But he does not tune as a business. He's an engineer and travel a lot and have a small child. So if he agrees to work on your gun just know it will not be fast. He's had my guns for 6 months and work on it as he have time. He said before it was an one off job because he want to see just how much performance he can get from one of these guns. He's doing a lot more than a valve job so it takes longer. On the SSG he installed, he has pulled it and redesigned it several times to squeeze a little more performance from it.
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So I gotten a reply from HatsanUSA about the NOVA.... Guess, they are trying to set up for Christmas shopping list.
Trinh,
We are hoping to have the Nova available later this year - most likely, around October.
Regards,
HatsanUSA Support Team
www.HatsanUSA.com (http://www.HatsanUSA.com)
I will be out of town for a week during the JULY 4th. Whatever y'all figured out, I am down.
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I'm in no hurry at all to get anything done. I have fun with it the way it is but I know it can be tweaked to get more out of it. Not sure I'd part with it for 6 months though. That said, I bet it'll be over 2 months from the last time I shot w/you guys the time I get to shoot it again. I just don't want to do it in my backyard unless nobody is home and there's a squirrel that needs dispatching. I'm too concerned about ricochets so my shot options are very limited without a proper backstop and I don't think I'll bet getting a backstop up any time soon.
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Glen cheap and very effective. I've shot my Sumatra on high at around 75 FPE and my 30 cal at 80 FPE. No pass through or ricochet. Of course it weighs about 400 lbs but it's great. i got it "free" from someone who had cut down trees and was waiting for them to be hauled away.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/blackdiesel/Air%20guns/20160621_114136_zpsnyvqpyvb.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/blackdiesel/Air%20guns/20160621_114145_zpsrk2qgbqc.jpg)
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that would work. At least you don't have to pick it up, you can roll it. ;)
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I had to lift it up on my truck :-[ But once I got home i just rolled it off and used a hand-truck to get it to my backyard.
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Vent-Alert: Well boys, I thought I would be in business today after picking up my tank from being hydro tested nd filled. But, not the case. I drove an hour (one way) 1.5 weeks ago because the guy said he could do it in one day. He forgot to mention that he needed to calibrate his machine to accommodate a 4500 tank, so I went on vacation with thoughts of shooting when I returned. "We don't have an adapter to fill your tank, sorry." So, I am fed up with getting this tank set up. Its got a fresh hydro, now I need it filled. Thinking of taking it to wildfire paintball, but I have road rage from driving 2 hrs. Got my Anschutz rail for the forend with an Atlas pic adapter for my bipod. I am waiting to get that installed.
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Man, that not worthy. The heat brings out the temper. You'll find a way.
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I know, I just wanted to tell someone who might understand the struggle.
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If you take it to Wildfire you need an adapter with a 1/8 male end. I made one with a CGA347 to 1/8 male nipple. If you got the Joe B fill assembly you can just get a 2x male adapter.
(https://www.pyramydair.com/images/acc/Air-Venturi-Male-Coupling-QD_AV-00046_lg.jpg)
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Glen, you could build you a little target like I did, and fill it with rubber mulch. I've never had a pass through. OR, if you want to go the easy, but just as effective route, go to Home Depot and get:
-5 gallon bucket
-2 bags of rubber mulch
Fill the bucket with the mulch, and tape some cardboard over the open end, then mount targets. Cheap and easy :D
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Norman - Good to know, so I don't get surprised.
Donny - Good idea, I like that idea...cheap.
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Did that months ago. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D4g57ObUWc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D4g57ObUWc#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiFlL74_Y-Q# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiFlL74_Y-Q#)
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Maybe one of these ill make it
Jay
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Love to have you man! I love shooting but I don't love 90+ degrees of heat!
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The Bullboss is supposed to show up tomorrow. I'm going to do some bone stock chrony tests tomorrow night, if it shows up as it should. It will be all down hill from there, because I'm going to tear it apart immediately after the baseline tests. Then we'll see what kind of potential she really has! I'm going to tear that valve and ports a new one,lol! I have spare parts, drill bits, sand paper, dremel, set screws and jb weld at the ready :D If I luck out, and my short cylinder happens to line up, I'll do some maximum power tests too. I expect it will be the same as the AT-44, but I may be able to do a wee bit better. We shall see... I know, I need to leave stuff alone :P
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And Fed Ex has failed once more... I got the delivery exception email today, and it said business closed or no one home. The only problem with that is that the package doesn't require a signature, and I provided delivery instructions on the Fail Ex tracking page. What's worse, the driver didn't actually try to deliver the package. They never even came to my house at all! This is the 3rd time this has happened to me with Fail Ex. I have surveillance cameras, so I know if they were here or not. Last time this happened, I was working in the front yard all day, and they said no one was home. The driver that does this route must be really lazy, or dumb. I really hate Fed Ex >:( It would different if this wasn't a regular thing, but... I wish PA would offer UPS as a shipping option.
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Shot my first real strings on my Cricket today. This thing is quiet and extremely accurate - still getting used to it. I wanted to thank everyone in this group that helped with my crazy journey into PCP's. I went through a tin of pellets already.
Got my tank filled at Classic Paintball in Lithia Springs - easy, cheap and he even threw in some misc paintballs as targets. Filled up to 4,500 psi without needing any adaptor.
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Chad when you check around for your nitrogen set-up be sure to call Palmers Welding supply. It's way out east in Loganville but they seemed to have the best price for gas refills. You can rent the 6000 psi cylinder for $8 per month and refills are $44. That's almost half of what Airgas and Sidney Lee charge.
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Glad to hear you're up and shooting Chad!
Donny, you'll get your gun one day. Do you have to go to FedEx and pick it up now or will they 'try' again?
Hey, found out this morning that on another air gun site I won a $100 gift card to Pyramid Air! Maybe I can get my own Caldwell gun rest?
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Sweet, hopefully everyone can make it out to Jesse in couple of weeks. I am having problem with my cricket. I noticed it in the beginning but never confirmed it until now. With the stock factory shroud, my POI would change if I let my gun sit for a length of time. I think that's probably the reason why the PO sold it. However when I had the Donny Du shroud with the LDC, it is accurate and quiet . I have since sold the shroud and LDC because I didn't like how long it made the gun. Well now I emailed Donny Du for his shroud without the LDC, he said his milling machine is broken and will take months to repair.
I just can't understand why factory shroud would cause this. If there is clipping, it would be consistent. But only my first shot after sitting, the POI would change. Weird.
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Sweet, hopefully everyone can make it out to Jesse in couple of weeks. I am having problem with my cricket. I noticed it in the beginning but never confirmed it until now. With the stock factory shroud, my POI would change if I let my gun sit for a length of time. I think that's probably the reason why the PO sold it. However when I had the Donny Du shroud with the LDC, it is accurate and quiet . I have since sold the shroud and LDC because I didn't like how long it made the gun. Well now I emailed Donny Du for his shroud without the LDC, he said his milling machine is broken and will take months to repair.
I just can't understand why factory shroud would cause this. If there is clipping, it would be consistent. But only my first shot after sitting, the POI would change. Weird.
This is probably a stupid question, but how are you storing the gun? Is it possible it is being stored to where the shroud has the gun's weight on it or something odd like that?
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I store my guns on the bipod. Never rest the barrel against a wall.
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Trinh, when was the last time the shroud was cleaned and o-rings in the shroud lubed?
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To be honest, I don't know how to clean the shroud. It is pretty sealed up. I remove it from the barrel but that is it. I will try to clean it to see.
Trinh, when was the last time the shroud was cleaned and o-rings in the shroud lubed?
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When is the next gathering at the land fill to shoot?
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I went out for a little while yesterday to sight in a new rifle. It was so hot and humid, I couldn't keep sweat from running in my eyes so I left after about 45 minutes.
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Low Country SC Shooting Dates:
Aug 27th 2016
Sept 17th 2016
Oct 22nd 2016
Nov 12th 2016
Dec 10th 2016
Jan. 21st 2017
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Thanks Al. I'll make it one day!
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Chad when you check around for your nitrogen set-up be sure to call Palmers Welding supply. It's way out east in Loganville but they seemed to have the best price for gas refills. You can rent the 6000 psi cylinder for $8 per month and refills are $44. That's almost half of what Airgas and Sidney Lee charge.
Boy, that's good to know. Had I known that earlier, I might have gone that route instead of the Shoebox & booster compressors. It's a good ways from me, but I don't expect I would have to go very often. Thanks.
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This was killed close by. (https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13434802_244625905915905_8090945506285313495_n.jpg?oh=ac9239776d6541c9e435410d8e921944&oe=57CF1BFA)
You know what they say, "red on yellow, kill a fellow". I've never seen a Coral Snake close up, and I don't want to. :)
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12 or 14 years ago I recall there was a fairly active field target shooters group in Atlanta.
I have no idea if or where those guys might still be shooting etc ?
There is still an active FT club out of Covington, although they also shoot in Bremen. I haven't kept up with them in several years, but the organiser's name is Ken Hughes. I can get you contact info if you're interested.
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I can't wait for my .30 Impact to come in, so in the mean while my wife got me another gun for my Birthday (she doesn't know it yet though). Its coming Monday. We need to set up one Sunday if anyone is interested. Maybe middle of August? BBQ and drinks. Might need a tent.
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I can't wait for my .30 Impact to come in, so in the mean while my wife got me another gun for my Birthday (she doesn't know it yet though). Its coming Monday. We need to set up one Sunday if anyone is interested. Maybe middle of August? BBQ and drinks. Might need a tent.
Im in witch location do you want to meet at?
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Doesnt' really matter to me. As long as everyone is happy about it and convenient to them.
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That was mighty nice of your wife to get you that bday present,lol!
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I am pretty busy in August, but I'm in also if I can work it in the right weekend.
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Man, I'd love to come up and shoot. I need some trigger therapy big time. I'll spend today packing, cleaning and moving what's left of my store (too much stuff) and I guess I'll have a yard sale this Saturday for the business and support stuff and I guess I'll try moving the smaller music items on line. It's the big stuff that's going to be a challenge. Fortunately I have one rep that will take some guitars and PA gear back and move it to other stores for what I paid for it, so that's cool.
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Man, I'd love to come up and shoot. I need some trigger therapy big time. I'll spend today packing, cleaning and moving what's left of my store (too much stuff) and I guess I'll have a yard sale this Saturday for the business and support stuff and I guess I'll try moving the smaller music items on line. It's the big stuff that's going to be a challenge. Fortunately I have one rep that will take some guitars and PA gear back and move it to other stores for what I paid for it, so that's cool.
It's really tough to be in business right now. Especially a small business that is not big enough to lobby for government handouts. God bless!
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Man, I'd love to come up and shoot. I need some trigger therapy big time. I'll spend today packing, cleaning and moving what's left of my store (too much stuff) and I guess I'll have a yard sale this Saturday for the business and support stuff and I guess I'll try moving the smaller music items on line. It's the big stuff that's going to be a challenge. Fortunately I have one rep that will take some guitars and PA gear back and move it to other stores for what I paid for it, so that's cool.
I didn't know you were closing your store.
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Whenever it's planned I should be free this time. Last time I had electricians rewiring my house. After it was flooded I kept correcting electrical problems as they came up. I finally decided to stop putting bandaids on my electrical problems and got it all done.
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It's been a tough economy the whole time I've been in business but about 4 years ago the city/state started a road project in front of my shopping center and it's still not done. That's what finally killed me. I've lost over $322k since that project began, so basically in being there 5.5 years I had 5.5 years worth of bills and 4 years worth of income.
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Alright , since Jesse and Donny were showing off plinking off the pebbles at 80-100 yds. I decided that I need a better pebble buster . I am ready for you guys or who ever feel the need . :)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/FD0CFCA4-A723-4D72-9787-ECB16CCF87DC_zpspcrb1fc2.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/C6DE4C02-0F63-4E96-B9A2-590BDD6C6375_zpschtls7ox.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/4EFE49EF-C180-4028-AB63-68E7024B96D2_zpslvks3l68.jpg)
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hubba-hubba!!
Hey, it might be that I'll be taking some left over music gear to a music store in Stone Mtn to sell on consignment. If that's the case, where we shoot close to Norman's house isn't too far from Stone Mtn is it?
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hubba-hubba!!
Hey, it might be that I'll be taking some left over music gear to a music store in Stone Mtn to sell on consignment. If that's the case, where we shoot close to Norman's house isn't too far from Stone Mtn is it?
It's right next to each other .
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Alright , since Jesse and Donny were showing off plinking off the pebbles at 80-100 yds. I decided that I need a better pebble buster . I am ready for you guys or who ever feel the need . :)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/FD0CFCA4-A723-4D72-9787-ECB16CCF87DC_zpspcrb1fc2.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/C6DE4C02-0F63-4E96-B9A2-590BDD6C6375_zpschtls7ox.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/4EFE49EF-C180-4028-AB63-68E7024B96D2_zpslvks3l68.jpg)
What the, whaaat?! That is a serious piece of machinery there Trinh! What caliber, .25 or .30? That is a beauty of a gun...
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hubba-hubba!!
Hey, it might be that I'll be taking some left over music gear to a music store in Stone Mtn to sell on consignment. If that's the case, where we shoot close to Norman's house isn't too far from Stone Mtn is it?
Which store, Ken Stanton Music on Hwy 78? If so, it's not too far.
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The Force is strong with that one Trinh!! Congrats, what a beut... I guess the next get together will have groupies...
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Alright , since Jesse and Donny were showing off plinking off the pebbles at 80-100 yds. I decided that I need a better pebble buster . I am ready for you guys or who ever feel the need . :)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/FD0CFCA4-A723-4D72-9787-ECB16CCF87DC_zpspcrb1fc2.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/C6DE4C02-0F63-4E96-B9A2-590BDD6C6375_zpschtls7ox.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/purpleGORILLA/4EFE49EF-C180-4028-AB63-68E7024B96D2_zpslvks3l68.jpg)
Wow...just wow...
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Trinh, that is awesome!!! Screw 80-100 yards with that pebbles at 150 yards won't be safe from you.
I can't wait to see what that does that 150 and then you upcoming 200 yard range
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Trinh is this the regulated or unregulated model? I've always liked the RAWs. I remember seeing this video of Cedric's old Theoben Rapid 25 (older version of RAW guns) awhile ago. This is in the wind
http://youtu.be/-w_XPOnpfVk (http://youtu.be/-w_XPOnpfVk)
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If we are going to meet in August I vote we meet at my range just because of the heat, and I'm free on the 14th as well.
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Yes it is regulated Norman...I haven't ran a string on it yet but will probably do it one weekend when I am off.
Trinh is this the regulated or unregulated model? I've always liked the RAWs. I remember seeing this video of Cedric's old Theoben Rapid 25 (older version of RAW guns) awhile ago. This is in the wind
http://youtu.be/-w_XPOnpfVk (http://youtu.be/-w_XPOnpfVk)
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Thats a great idea...also its pretty private...However, seeing Glenn is interested in coming and probably trying to dial in his Gladius. Not sure if he can't make the drive that far north. Whatever y'all choose is good with me because hitting targets at 100 yds plus at sea level vs. high altitude still won't make a different with my new gun... ;D
If yall want, we can set up a vote.
If we are going to meet in August I vote we meet at my range just because of the heat, and I'm free on the 14th as well.
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I have no preference at all. I'm just as happy shooting at the landfill or up north. I just vote we shoot, but not this weekend :D I need you guys to keep Jesse busy for a few minutes while secretly swap my scope with the one on his Vulcan though,lol!
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Collared Doves?
It seems that these birds first came into the US in Miami. The west is covered up with them, and you would think that Georgia would be, too, but I have seen very few. Indeed, the farms and grain distributors and places like that that I have seen have few birds of any kind at all. I'm wondering what others' experience in Georgia has been? Are we going to have to move to Arizona? :)
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In the fall and winter I see way more Crows than doves in the WMA that I hunt in.
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Yes Norman, that's the store but I've yet to hear back from the manager so I'm not sure now. I'll keep checking on the thread but I'm not sure of my attendance yet.
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Donny, the RAW is a .25. For some reason I thought I posted it. Anyways, have you guys figured out where and when yet? Don't be shy...
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Trinh, good choice on the caliber, I was wondering the same thing about when and ware. My vote is either this Sunday or next at my range, if Glen can make it. I have ben working on it and have made two more stands and a paper target holder that slots into all the swivel stands. If y'all want to meet at Normans range then I'm in as well.
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Like I said before, I'm in no matter where you guys decide on. I am looking forward to getting a look at Trinh's new HM1000x, AND Norman's Galatian :D I'm hoping to get my grubby paws on that Galatian later on this week for some "experimentaion" :D
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I am down for Jesse's place. Trying to get some aero magnum bullets for the Slayer .357, not sure when they will stock them. Hopefully this week. Dying to see if the smart shooting software actually works on the digital scope from 80-150 yds. Saw guys using them are raving about it.
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What date are we talking? I finally made contact w/the store manager in Stone Mtn that's going to be taking my leftover gear and I should be hauling it up there inside of a week but I'm down for a separate trip for shooting. My Saturdays are totally free now.
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What date are we talking? I finally made contact w/the store manager in Stone Mtn that's going to be taking my leftover gear and I should be hauling it up there inside of a week but I'm down for a separate trip for shooting. My Saturdays are totally free now.
I was thinking either this Sunday or the next Sunday.
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Sunday's are harder for me because I'm half of the worship band at church. I can get up to Lithonia if I leave right after church by 2 but north GA would put me closer to 4 or later so that would really be too late for me to make it. This Sunday I'm taking my dad to a concert at a church at 7 so I really wouldn't have any time in Lithonia either. Saturdays are best for me but I can make a Lithonia shoot most Sundays. A north GA shoot for me would have to be on a Saturday probably.
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Our next shoot is coming up quickly.....
Saturday August 27th
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This Saturday I have to work but I'm free next Saturday, Sundays are all was open for me, and I'm fine with a shoot Lithonia as well but I think I will wear a bathing suit to the shoe because after about 35 minutes down there I'm sure I'll look like I just got done swimming laps. ;D
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Our next shoot is coming up quickly.....
Saturday August 27th
One of these days I'm going to make it one of those shoots, it sounds like a lot of fun. It being at a real range I'm sure it's must much nicer than the mudhole I have for shooting range.
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I won't be able to make it on a Sat. as I have to work to finance this hobby of mine.
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Our next shoot is coming up quickly.....
Saturday August 27th
One of these days I'm going to make it one of those shoots, it sounds like a lot of fun. It being at a real range I'm sure it's must much nicer than the mudhole I have for shooting range.
Not really a range, just a field that plays the parts of a range once a month.....
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It looks like Glen or Trinh are going to have to play sick one day,lol!
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Hunting season starts Monday the 15th and most of my weekends will be consumed until sometimes in Feb.... ;D :D ;D
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I can make Lithonia on a Sunday, not this Sunday, but most.
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Well, it looks like I will be shooting(camera) on the weekend of the 26th at Gridlife for Road Atlanta, so I won't be able to shoot any guns that weekend :( I was really hoping we could make something happen that weekend, even if it was just a few of us. I need some trigger time that isn't in my yard,lol! I should be open the weekend after on Saturday or Sunday though...
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My car has been in the shop all week getting the wrap taken off and at least the clear coat touched up. I hope I have it back today so I can try and go out this weekend to the pecan grove I'm supposed to pest in the next couple of months. I want to do a site survey, talk over my plans w/the owner, etc. I haven't had time in forever but I'm hoping the temps will drop too. Romping around a pecan grove when it's 95 degrees is not my idea of a fun time.
I'd love to come up and shoot some Sunday. I bet in 2 weeks the temps will be in the 80's. I hope. :)
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I got the notification that the .357 aero mags are coming. Should be here Friday. So I am ready to get the Slayer zeroed in and also let me RAW 1000 stretches its leg. I am ready on most Sundays. We have been lucky that it hasn't rain the few past Sundays so not sure if our luck would be anymore. Either at Jesse or the Norman is cool with me.
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Trinh, You are welcome to come up this Sunday if you want to.
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And even if I can't make it you can always go out to the landfill. I have to leave town again Monday so even if I can come out it will be pretty briefly.
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If anyone else wants to come up this Sunday is more than welcome, After all that has happened in the last two weeks I need to shoot something.
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If anyone else wants to come up this Sunday is more than welcome, After all that has happened in the last two weeks I need to shoot something.
Jessie, I sure wish I could. With the way things are going, it will be after Labor Day for me...
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Donny, you up for this Sunday at Jesse? I am down if you are. The more the merrier. Maybe couple of hours.
Edit: I just looked at the weather. Its 80% chance of rain. >:(
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Donny, your dog is welcome
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80% chance of rain is the same as the last couple times.... Get the tractor ready Jesse... ;D
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I MAY be able too, but I'm not sure yet... I don't know if want to de-rust that "quality" Hatsan air cylinder bluing again for a bit,lol! If the rain chance gets down to 50%, I may be willing to risk it :D
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Completely understand I did not realize the rain chances so high
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Man, my car won't be ready until Wed next week. It ended up being more than the clear coat; they have to shoot color on the hood and roof and then clear coat. I'm going crazy w/o a car for a week and a half. No pecan grove scouting this weekend either.
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Don't forget we are shooting at my place on Aug 27.
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Guys according to the weather Channel app on my phone Dahlonega's high will be 80 for Sunday and a 50% chance of rain which probably means it will be 90° and we will get clobbered
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Is anyone coming tomorrow, if so what time I'm trying to plan my day.
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I won't be able to myself, even if it doesn't rain :( I do hope to make it up that way soon though!
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I thought it was cancelled due to rain so I kind of made plans. >:( maybe next time. My ammo for the slayer did come in.
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Who in this group has experience with adjusting air force condors top hat? I've gotten all the parts to put together my .257 and I'm wanting to get it together and see that it can do, but I'm also worried that I might have tank dumps if I don't get the spacing correct on the top hat.
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Hi Tony,
Welcome to the group, I have about a days worth of playing with a condor's top hat and that was a stock setup so I don't know if I will be much help but I'm willing to try. I bought a .25 condor from Steve as a Donor for a .257 build and decided to shoot it as a .25 for the day, I spent all day playing with the top hat on that gun. I got one of Doug's valves for mine and it should be here tomorrow, I plan on putting it all together and trying it one day after work, can't wait.
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Lol, I ordered my valve from PCP tunes. I wanted one of Doug's valves but I couldn't afford $250 for a valve and another $100 for the hammer. So, I did some research and found one thats a complete package. Ordered a talon tunes carbon fiber tank to have a higher fill pressure and a 28" barrel. Have a 24" .257 barrel now with r&l valve and hammer. But it's only shooting mid to low 800's with 74gr slugs. So, hopefully this will put me around 1000 fps with this setup.
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Did you get the rl shroud as well, I wanted one but I got the 32" barrel and they didn't make one for that barrel.
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Did you get the rl shroud as well, I wanted one but I got the 32" barrel and they didn't make one for that barrel.
Holy cow, 32" barrel?! You should be able to generate some serious velocity with that yard stick of a barrel. You can always make a custom shroud for it if you want though.
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My new toy, 1025fps with a 74gr holowpoint and the power wheel on 3. I will put a swfa on it after I Decide What magnification I want.
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My new toy, 1025fps with a 74gr holowpoint and the power wheel on 3. I will put a swfa on it after I Decide What magnification I want.
So that means it can make even more power then if the power wheel is on 3, right? You can do some for real hunting with that bad boy. And I thought Trinh's Texan was long,lol! Time to order some carbon fiber tubing and get creative for a shroud maybe, I bet that thing has quite a bark to it :D
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My new toy, 1025fps with a 74gr holowpoint and the power wheel on 3. I will put a swfa on it after I Decide What magnification I want.
Great looking rifle. Are there coyotes in your area? You and Trinh really go through some guns ;)
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Did you get the rl shroud as well, I wanted one but I got the 32" barrel and they didn't make one for that barrel.
No, I haven't ordered a shroud yet. I'm still debating on that part. I'm thinking of shooting swagged bullets out of mine. If I go cast, it'll be the 68 gr hollow points I saw. I figured this would be a good hawg/predator control gun to have. If I can make around 170 fpe I'll be happy
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I will have a 24" .257 barrel and heavy hammer for sale soon. The guy I bought the gun off of said it was all rl stuff in the gun, but at power wheel 3 it's only shooting mid 800's with 74 gr cast.
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My new toy, 1025fps with a 74gr holowpoint and the power wheel on 3. I will put a swfa on it after I Decide What magnification I want.
So that means it can make even more power then if the power wheel is on 3, right? You can do some for real hunting with that bad boy. And I thought Trinh's Texan was long,lol! Time to order some carbon fiber tubing and get creative for a shroud maybe, I bet that thing has quite a bark to it :D
These guns don't shoot faster at higher power on the power wheel. It's kinda a trade off. Lower settings get you max velocities while saving on air.
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I missed my Air Force gun. They are really well built. I am contemplating of getting a Talon Pistol for my son but need something backyard friendly. I think RL makes a shroud for one .
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They do, but I think the Talon Tunes shroud is a little bit better
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https://www.pyramydair.com/product/evanix-rex-p-air-pistol?m=4050 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/evanix-rex-p-air-pistol?m=4050)
I've been eye balling this, but I want the rifle of it. I agree with JC, talon tunes has a better selection of shrouds.
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https://www.pyramydair.com/product/evanix-rex-p-air-pistol?m=4050 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/evanix-rex-p-air-pistol?m=4050)
I've been eye balling this, but I want the rifle of it. I agree with JC, talon tunes has a better selection of shrouds.
I think the rifle will make a good platform for a custom big bore, maybe even better than the airforce frames. I want to see it in .257 or 308.
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I just posted the new thread about the October shoot.