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Title: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on September 20, 2018, 08:38:37 AM
Well i thought a tread about what we did that doesn't necesery need to involve shooting or buying stuff was needed, but feel free to post what you want.
I did some inventory check to see what pellets i have and what i need, i have pellets everywere, in my bags, in boxes, in a cabinet and just laying around... So i pulled everything out and started to sort them by brand and weight/size, i don't need to buy any Jsb this year, 33.95gr, 25gr, 18gr, 10.34 gr, 8.44gr and 7.33gr  will last some time, hopefuly my Diana 350 will like the 10.34...
And i need to shoot my 25 cals more...
So what did you do today?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 20, 2018, 08:43:11 AM
Got out of bed, got my coffee and logged onto the GTA. Pretty much how I begin everyday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: soolio on September 20, 2018, 09:44:12 AM
Cleaned up the shooting range!

Dug out the cowbell and the old out-of-hydro co2 bottles I like to shoot at. The weeds and bushes had grown over the top. Beefed up the backstop a bit since I’ll be shooting the Rex .357 more often.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on September 20, 2018, 10:14:43 AM
Just cleaned the workingbench, somehow it got stacked with papers, boxes, tools, pellets, guns... I even found a machete i bought in may that i had forgotten about...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 20, 2018, 02:15:06 PM
Checked to see if the pumpers and CO2 held overnight. Every day ritual.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 20, 2018, 02:25:05 PM
Got up at 4:30am to go to the gym before work. Sat on the throne. Checked out GTA on my cell phone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on September 20, 2018, 03:29:01 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on September 20, 2018, 02:25:05 PM
Got up at 4:30am to go to the gym before work. Sat on the throne. Checked out GTA on my cell phone.

Nothing like waking up and have to do a workout at the throne...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 20, 2018, 03:56:47 PM
Quote from: AG72 on September 20, 2018, 03:29:01 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on September 20, 2018, 02:25:05 PM
Got up at 4:30am to go to the gym before work. Sat on the throne. Checked out GTA on my cell phone.

Nothing like waking up and have to do a workout at the throne...
Its like a religious ritual
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rico14 on September 20, 2018, 10:25:17 PM
I put an extra 30mm ring on my Hawke Sidewinder and set up the Side Shot scope cam so I can swap it between the .22 and .25
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on September 21, 2018, 04:14:33 AM
Polished the ends off the spring for the Diana 350, have not done this to any of my guns but these was looking a bit rough so i did it, there are some deep cuts in them still but cant get them smooth with only sandpaper, or maybe i can but have not the patient to do it... Don't have the gun yet but it is only at 7.5 joule cause it's from germany so i have bought a spring and piston to get it up in power. Before and after images
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Habanero69er on September 21, 2018, 05:22:07 AM
Worked my second job so I can afford another air rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Dockey 454 on September 21, 2018, 06:01:00 PM
Sat on my bucket with my sticks, and practiced for 3 hrs for the nationals. I need all the practice I can get.
   Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: nced on September 21, 2018, 06:16:50 PM
Quote from: AG72 on September 20, 2018, 08:38:37 AM
Well i thought a tread about what we did that doesn't necesery need to involve shooting or buying stuff was needed, but feel free to post what you want.
I did some inventory check to see what pellets i have and what i need, i have pellets everywere, in my bags, in boxes, in a cabinet and just laying around... So i pulled everything out and started to sort them by brand and weight/size, i don't need to buy any Jsb this year, 33.95gr, 25gr, 18gr, 10.34 gr, 8.44gr and 7.33gr  will last some time, hopefuly my Diana 350 will like the 10.34...
And i need to shoot my 25 cals more...
So what did you do today?
Four tins of 4.52mm, .177 cal, 8.4 grain Air Arms Domes with arrived yesterday so I shot this 18 yard 5 shot group this morning........
(https://i.postimg.cc/VsHGtBBR/5_AAdomes18y.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rD0RS4M)

I've been shooting CPLs "for ever" so I thought I'd try these AA domes from the tight leade HW95 and they seem to group pretty good when sitting on a bucket resting the gun on cross sticks........well, upstairs at 18 yards I think they're pretty good!  ;D 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on September 21, 2018, 06:29:26 PM
I would say so nced!  Now im not so good at this shooting up at an angle, but you either need to lower the bucket or the target to bee spot on right?  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ranchibi on September 21, 2018, 07:26:31 PM
Sized some pellets...shot some pellets :).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: nced on September 21, 2018, 10:34:47 PM
Quote from: AG72 on September 21, 2018, 06:29:26 PM
I would say so nced!  Now im not so good at this shooting up at an angle, but you either need to lower the bucket or the target to bee spot on right?  :D

LOL.....I simply used the same aim point as I used when shooting 7.9 grain boxed Crosman Premiers at the same distance. Actually, I wasn't surprised that the poi was lower than when shooting CPLs, but I was VERY surprised that the windage was the same.

When shooting groups I deliberately want the poi to be off the aim point so the "aim point" doesn't get "shot out". Using my normal 30 yard zero and shooting 7.9 grain CPLs at 18 yards I need to hold "one half mil dot high" to put the pellet on the aiming point. Shooting the 8.4 grain AA domes at 18 yards using the exact same scope setting I would have had to aim one full mil dot high to put the poi on the aim point.

Anywhoo........the AA dome pellet, HW95 & Discovery scope setup will be adjusted when I can shoot at my 53 yard back yard practice lane (property line to property line log back stops). I'll first determine the best zero distance by first trying my usual 30 yard zero and shooting groups from 10 yards to 50 yards to get a handle on the trajectory. Here is an example of a target I shot testing out the trajectory of  of my Beeman R9 and 7.9 grain CPL in 2010..........
(https://i.postimg.cc/y8KMNdpm/10-50_Ytarget.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJH22wNy)

Here is an example of what happens when a group is shot at the aim point. A few years ago I put together a .177 Beeman R9 using spare parts from my parts bin and some home made parts. LOL.....that gun was the only gun I've named and I called it "Franken9". The gun shot CPLs very accurately and I ended up selling it years ago. ..........
(https://i.postimg.cc/brX6FCKx/Franken9target.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)




 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on September 22, 2018, 11:52:34 AM
Cleaned the barrel of the Diana after testing pellets, dirty girl!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: gamo2hammerli on September 22, 2018, 01:18:29 PM
Shot the GTA pistol matches for the session, then photographed the 2 rifle and 2 pistol target sheets and about to post them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 22, 2018, 02:44:31 PM
Installed new bolt/probe in my Daisy 880 M/M.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on September 26, 2018, 12:32:58 AM
Cleaned the barrel of my HW30 .177
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: dcmeyer on September 26, 2018, 12:37:45 AM
I did shoot a bit this morning and the procrastinated about polishing some parts on my springer that is scattered about the workbench. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: stevek on October 21, 2018, 12:43:53 PM
Drooled over my webley vulcun in the  disguise of a beeman c1, got it privately last week for £85 and shoots great. Haven't chrony'd it yet but like it already
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tucannon on October 21, 2018, 02:20:58 PM
Changed out the barrel on my 2240.

(https://i.postimg.cc/wMNd2r29/20181017-133522.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fbbnpyC2/20181017-135254.jpg)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: xtred1 on October 21, 2018, 06:32:19 PM
I built (re-panted cleaned) my rat bait station
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on October 21, 2018, 06:49:23 PM
Today was neglected .22 day, I gave the Maximus, Varmint and Prod some love!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 21, 2018, 07:49:20 PM
The '67 Benji 312 needed a piston adjustment so that's what I did.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvcQ95gP/IMG-20181021-154329976.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ft5rDz18)

Not that the piston adjustment had anything to do with it, but the 312 seems to have picked up on power.
I've been dry firing it and on 2 pumps the report is comparable to the blue streak and the 342, when before it seemed to be a pump behind either of them.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on October 21, 2018, 07:55:55 PM
found a new fire station in the area i moved to that would fill my new tank  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

wooooooo air
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rocker1 on October 22, 2018, 06:15:23 AM
 Different ones everyday . David
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: uglymike on October 22, 2018, 06:32:25 AM
Just got my HW35E back from a tuner with a new ARH kit/seal in it. Spent the weekend getting it going and becoming reacquainted with this wonderful rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 22, 2018, 07:43:55 AM
Added 2 more gun racks  (now 3 gun capacity) and a trunk box to the 4-wheeler. Ready for adventure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nvreloader on October 22, 2018, 01:49:56 PM
Attempting to finish my smaller LPG melting tank, but run into some questions on the build,
that I don't know the answers too..........for correct operations................. ::)

Have spent a couple days doing the internet thing to find the answers, with NO luck..... :o
so I'll go ahead and weld and attach everything together, so I can cast some pellets.........I hope.

I can always rebuild another.   ;)

Tia,
Don
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 22, 2018, 05:20:16 PM
Gave the 342 an alcahol flush.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 22, 2018, 06:00:10 PM
Replaced the trigger spring in my Crosman 3100. The replacement I bought from Chambers last fall failed.  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on October 23, 2018, 12:34:39 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on October 22, 2018, 05:20:16 PM
Gave the 342 an alcahol flush.

That i will be saying now when the whiskey season begins, "I´m going to give myself a alcohol flush"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 23, 2018, 12:49:34 AM
Quote from: AG72 on October 23, 2018, 12:34:39 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on October 22, 2018, 05:20:16 PM
Gave the 342 an alcahol flush.

That i will be saying now when the whiskey season begins, "I´m going to give myself a alcohol flush"
Hopefully you won't have grease and old black oil being flushed out  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on October 23, 2018, 12:57:15 AM
I could probably use a good alcohol flush also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Horatio on October 23, 2018, 02:33:37 AM
After working on the barrel of a QB58 till it was acceptably accurate, I gave it away to a friend from church.

That was why the “Will 10fpe dispatch a skunk?” Question.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on October 23, 2018, 09:13:00 PM
I pondered my SPA Varmint.  Needs work for sure.  Maybe a new receiver?  Definitely a non-broken bolt handle of some type.  I picked the gun up, shouldered it, put it back down and decided I'll invest some effort and money on it eventually.

And of course I spent a little time on Krale and Aceros' websites. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on October 24, 2018, 05:29:25 AM
     I replaced the pump cup in my pink Crosman 760B. Along with the m4 rifled barrel, it is a really good shooting air rifle. It's cheap and very light, and will do one ragged hole at 12 yards with open sights. The barrel and cup are the only "improvements" I have done to it and makes it the perfect walk around plink at stuff and close range pest guns, IMO. For a grand total of $42 with the gun, parts and shipping I am pleased. Walked around shooting "stuff" today and had a good time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jim_UK on October 24, 2018, 05:45:49 AM
I had a lie in and didn't get up until 8am.
How is that airgun related you might well ask.
Well I needed some sleep to recover from my normal timetable that involves getting up at 5-45am every other morning during the week to go to my local airgun club where I sit waiting for the sun to rise and being able to see the targets. I am seldom the first to arrive as some others share my idea of an easy drive without the frustration incurred when mums/dads are taking their offspring to school. This chokes up the local roads for the best part of an hour.
I can have an easy drive and if I stop at the club until around 11am I can be home for lunch and still have a big chunk of the day left.
All these weekday early mornings do take their toll though. Hence my airgun related lie in this morning.

Jim
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 24, 2018, 08:58:35 AM
Well,yesterday I followed a tip from Airgun Hobbiest and got a little camera tripod and made it over for an adjustable gun rest.
Works perfect!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on October 24, 2018, 10:41:43 AM
Quote from: Jim_UK on October 24, 2018, 05:45:49 AM
I had a lie in and didn't get up until 8am.
How is that airgun related you might well ask.
Well I needed some sleep to recover from my normal timetable that involves getting up at 5-45am every other morning during the week to go to my local airgun club where I sit waiting for the sun to rise and being able to see the targets. I am seldom the first to arrive as some others share my idea of an easy drive without the frustration incurred when mums/dads are taking their offspring to school. This chokes up the local roads for the best part of an hour.
I can have an easy drive and if I stop at the club until around 11am I can be home for lunch and still have a big chunk of the day left.
All these weekday early mornings do take their toll though. Hence my airgun related lie in this morning.

Jim

That is something i look forward to be able to do when i retire, in about 20 years, wake up early, grab a gun and go out shooting, now i just work and waiting for the weekend so i can do that
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on October 27, 2018, 12:30:35 PM
Got the flu for the 200 time this year, and the first snowstorm this season so have not been outside today, but i took my Diana apart just for fun and discovered a couple of nicks in the pistonseal, don't know if that is the cause of the speed being a bit lower (846 with JSB 10.34) than it should be, no issue with the accurasy, but i swapped it for one i got from an online auction with a metall piston sleeve, wich i also used, put the gun together and testfire it in the safetybox, sounds a bit more powerful and just a "doff", hopefuly i can get out and shoot it tomorrow trough the chrony
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank on October 28, 2018, 12:13:06 AM
I modified the trigger on my brand new Daisy Red Rider. Those things shoot pretty straight with the open sights as set by the factory .
I also read all the information I could find today on the Seneca Aspen/Nova Freedom. They seem to shoot straight too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 28, 2018, 12:21:37 AM
Quote from: AG72 on October 27, 2018, 12:30:35 PM
Got the flu for the 200 time this year, and the first snowstorm this season so have not been outside today, but i took my Diana apart just for fun and discovered a couple of nicks in the pistonseal, don't know if that is the cause of the speed being a bit lower (846 with JSB 10.34) than it should be, no issue with the accurasy, but i swapped it for one i got from an online auction with a metall piston sleeve, wich i also used, put the gun together and testfire it in the safetybox, sounds a bit more powerful and just a "doff", hopefuly i can get out and shoot it tomorrow trough the chrony
From the sound you typed , I think you gother done :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on October 28, 2018, 07:01:47 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on October 28, 2018, 12:21:37 AM
Quote from: AG72 on October 27, 2018, 12:30:35 PM
Got the flu for the 200 time this year, and the first snowstorm this season so have not been outside today, but i took my Diana apart just for fun and discovered a couple of nicks in the pistonseal, don't know if that is the cause of the speed being a bit lower (846 with JSB 10.34) than it should be, no issue with the accurasy, but i swapped it for one i got from an online auction with a metall piston sleeve, wich i also used, put the gun together and testfire it in the safetybox, sounds a bit more powerful and just a "doff", hopefuly i can get out and shoot it tomorrow trough the chrony
From the sound you typed , I think you gother done :)

Yes she got some more power now, chrony numbers with JSB 10.34gr was 846 before and now 892 wich gives 18.5 ftlbs of energy vs 16 before
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on December 07, 2018, 10:40:43 AM
So it's one of those days... Got a day of from work so had planned a day of shooting and having a fun day in the cabin, but i have been indoor almost the hole day, I recieved a Vortex gasram for my new Hatsan 95, so i took the gun apart and inserted the gasram and then some struggle with the trigger, pins falling out and forgot some parts so had to take it apart again and it took more time than expected, but got it together without destroying anything and was going to testfire it, but when i break the barrel it was very easy to do, hmm, inserted a pellet but when i pulled the trigger it just sough, pellet didn't move at all, tried again but nothing,  removed the pellet and dryfired but you just heard the piston move slowly, the gasram was empty... Not the day i had planned, several hours gone and it got dark so no shooting today...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 08, 2018, 08:57:43 AM
Supposed to set in and rain all day. I gotta go into work for 4 hours then the plan is to get down in the shop and make some sense out of the mess in there. It's a 12 x 24 that I enclosed in my 60 x 100 barn. It also has a 12 x 10 separate room off of it. I plan to cut a double door into the larger room so I can get 4 wheelers and mowers in for servicing as well as gun projects.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 10, 2018, 06:37:29 PM
Polished the contact points in my B3-2 trigger group...again.
I start pulling the trigger, feel and hear a little click, :o then continue pulling and it fires. I got it just as smooth and shiny as can be, stoning it with a hard Arkansas sharping stone.
 ...must be I got a two stage...... ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ShawninIL on December 10, 2018, 07:17:06 PM
Received a HW97k from SpiralGroove.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on December 23, 2018, 02:29:00 AM
Not much airgun related done lately, but i have a couple of weeks of from work now so hopefuly i will have some time for it... went to the cabin with the showel, it has been falling about 7-8 inches of snow so had to get the road in clear from the white stuff, and nothing wrong with some workout... a couple of hours later i was done, filled up the birdfeeders and watched all the tracks of animal activity, thats the fun part with the snow, foxes, squirrels, rabbits, mices, some small catlike tracks, maybe a weasel or something smaller, moose and deers and birds, and today it´s snowing again...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 23, 2018, 09:01:43 PM
This morning I dug up some Kratox rods I buried in one of my toolboxes.  One is 1200 girt, the other is 800 grit, so chances are I'll be taking the Varmint's barrel off again.  Or I may say >bleep< it and just order the .177 barrel
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 23, 2018, 09:17:25 PM
This afternoon, before the Saints game, I pumped both of the Diana Stormrider .22s in anticipation of a hunt with my son tomorrow morning.  The weather prediction is for a calm sunrise and 26ºF.  The morning will warm slowly.  Nice!
(In case you didn't hear yet, the Saints WON!)







 I have a Maximus .22 for sale.  See:  https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=151866.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=151866.0)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AP2020 on December 24, 2018, 01:22:15 PM
My 9 year old son and I just produced a high speed video showing 22 pellets shot into ballistic gel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 24, 2018, 01:37:11 PM
Shot an email to Xulhi Hua at SPA; aka Julie.  And in typical Julie fashion, she replied right away with the information I requested. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Horatio on January 08, 2019, 03:23:17 AM
Stripped down brand new D34. Clean, lube, reassemble. Wanted to make sure nothing was galling, but I haven't shot it enough to even pretend to test for accuracy. No metal galling, the plastic spring guide is, of course, starting to get chewed up a tiny bit due to the "Angry beaver" Diana way of finishing spring ends.

Spring has kink. Gun probably has 25 rounds through it. Going to just leave it alone and shoot it, when the spring breaks all the way or the plastic guide is chewed up will go with a tune kit.

Easy gun to get apart with spring compressor.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonnie on January 08, 2019, 05:00:12 PM
Built two 18 in. x 24 in. backstops from 1/2 in. pine shelving and 2x4 extensions on the back to prop them up. Added rope handled to carry them.
Shot the .22 cal. and .25 cal. Gauntlets to try one of them out and found out I needed to beef the backstops up since the pellets blasted right through one at 25 yards.
Cut some 2 x 12 treated lumber and screwed to the front of them. That should do for now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Roland the headless on January 08, 2019, 07:03:03 PM
I put a air valve in an old 760 powermaster

stole it out of a pump master I had laying around

works great now
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2019, 09:20:47 PM
Well, after dinner I grabbed the laptop, plopped in my recliner and logged onto the GTA...... that count?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Habanero69er on January 09, 2019, 07:30:33 AM
Yes, it counts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 09, 2019, 10:02:14 AM
 I woke up ! Yes every waking moment involves airguns, in my head or out of it too :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: pigmode on January 09, 2019, 12:33:10 PM
I put in an offer to buy a pre-owned air rifle last night. With a bit of luck this would be my first air rifle since a mid 60's Benjamin .22, last shot sometime around the late 80's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: pigmode on January 09, 2019, 02:27:00 PM
Looks like I came up hours or possibly minutes short, on a FWB 124 listed at another airgun board. Oh well, best of luck to the buyer of that prize rifle. It was the first actual movement towards acquiring an air rifle, since joining GtA.

As mentioned elsewhere I'm a long time past powder burner hunter, and when I got interested in airguns recently, my first google search was Feinwerkbau. It was all I knew other than Benjamin, Crosman, or Sheridan. Out of that I learned of GtA.

Otoh I'm getting closer to choosing a contemporary German air rifle, with about two choices and a long shot. Unless another choice FWB comes up in the meantime, of course.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on January 09, 2019, 08:03:49 PM
Spent $52 to send a break barrel to Crosman for warranty repair. Last month the Gauntlet went back the month prior to that I sent one to Mike at Flying Dragons. The wife is not too happy. She just informed me our four seasons room is not a gun room. She doesn't know I'm planing to purchase a HW97K in March. I'm going to lay low till then. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bmb on January 09, 2019, 11:14:20 PM
Research, shop, research, shop, research, shop. I know what I want, but just came seem to pull the trigger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hedgeapple on January 10, 2019, 01:11:14 AM
 I worked on my 68' Crosman 140,  I figured out it needs rebuilt.  after several years away and my guns collecting dust I decided it is time to dust em off, and get them all dialed in.
Thats about it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Florida Grown on January 10, 2019, 07:33:45 AM
 After some reading, found out there may be spurs in the 1322 main tube.so took it apart (still kinda new with about 300rnds. through it),carb cleaned it, chucked a cleaning rod on the drill with a 20ga. bore brush(copper), used hoppes 9 and went back and forth kinda like I would if I was honing a cylinder,cleaned with carb cleaner, then put a 20ga. mop on the rod and continued with Blue Magic polish cream in the same manner.cleaned that out with carb cleaner then oiled the tube up with rem oil. That was my best guess how to go about it with what I had on hand.
 While apart went ahead and polished the hammer, and just the contact points on the sear and trigger. 
 Not sure if I was supposed to use the Rem oil or not but didn't think itd hurt.
 Then went to shoot the GF's 1077 and had to tighten that brass screw at the c02 seal area (Gun only has about 200rnds.  through it).

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hedgeapple on January 11, 2019, 04:22:09 PM
ordered 140 Valve Rebuild kits 2 x for $4.30 with free shipping
Hedgeapple
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cmhobbs on January 11, 2019, 06:36:32 PM
Browsed GTA a bit after work died down.  Probably going to repair my Benjamin 347 tonight so that ought to count for something.  I'm actually a little intimidated to pull it apart.  The valve looks like it's tough to get in and out properly.

Also looked at some target ideas for some weekend shooting if the rain ever quits.  I haven't come up with a good indoor shooting solution yet that won't perforate my drywall.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 11, 2019, 06:54:59 PM
LOL... replacing drywall should not qualify as "airgun related".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on January 11, 2019, 07:55:42 PM
Quote from: avator on January 11, 2019, 06:54:59 PM
LOL... replacing drywall should not qualify as "airgun related".

It might if the other half doesn't like the dimple look in the wall. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 11, 2019, 09:43:00 PM
I tested my new indoor backstop with my .357 Slayer.  It works!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 12, 2019, 02:29:47 AM
I was reading here in the forum at 1:25AM immediately after taking 10 shots with my cast .22 30g BBT's
at a target I made up with five red dots.  These little slugs seem to shoot in about any of my .22's very well
and my rat 150 is no exception 8)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4841/46657113642_4fe50f61cc_b.jpg)

I just can't wait til I get the seal kit for my really nice new looking one :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on January 12, 2019, 08:46:17 AM
I am a springer guy, just like the simplisity of a gun a tin of pellets and the triggerstick and i can shoot as much as i want without having to pump the gun up all the time, but i miss my hatsan bt65 that i sold a couple years ago so i am reading up on all the info there is about it, i had the 25 cal with Lothar Walther barrel, very accurate but not so many shots, but tons of power! So maybe there is a chanse i buy one in 22 cal, or a 177 just for the stupidly fast speeds, but don't know if the Lothar barrel is so much better than the hatsan original that it make up for the extra cost...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hoteltwofive on January 12, 2019, 09:24:57 AM
Set up my new Caldwell ballistics precision chronograph and started playing with it.  Never thought I would be so excited figuring out what kind of FPS and foot pounds of energy my airguns are putting out. 

Here is a five shot string on my one of my best bargain gate deals, a refurb BSA lighting xl se .22 (cost was in the end was like $120).  Pellets btw were H&N Baracuda Green 12.35 lead free

(http://i63.tinypic.com/wmfip1.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cmhobbs on January 12, 2019, 11:55:10 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on January 11, 2019, 07:55:42 PM
Quote from: avator on January 11, 2019, 06:54:59 PM
LOL... replacing drywall should not qualify as "airgun related".

It might if the other half doesn't like the dimple look in the wall. ::)

Maybe if I were to just cover a whole wall in pellet holes, she wouldn't notice.  Might even put it up on Pinterest or something as shabby-chic!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 13, 2019, 12:33:48 PM
This last Fall my 2nd Var 160 developed a leak, would exhaust a cart as soon as pierced. I put it in the safe to rebuild this Winter in the off time.
  Well, snow squall last night and wind is howling this morning... Brrrrr.
So today was the day. Took me 1 hour at a leisurely pace with a couple breaks to get it almost completely disassembled and cleaned.  Now a trip to town for a grocery run, then I will put it back together.
 I say "almost" because I need to get the stock mounting stud out without marring it with pliers in order to remove the valve. So, while I am in town, I will stop at the hardware store for a sacrificial nut to "double nut it" out.

I don't think this gun has EVER been apart.  :D

Two songs kept running through my mind....
Foreigner's "Feels Like the First Time" and Julie Andrews singing "Getting to Know You"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 13, 2019, 12:58:37 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 13, 2019, 12:33:48 PM
This last Fall my 2nd Var 160 developed a leak, would exhaust a cart as soon as pierced. I put it in the safe to rebuild this Winter in the off time.
  Well, snow squall last night and wind is howling this morning... Brrrrr.
So today was the day. Took me 1 hour at a leisurely pace with a couple breaks to get it almost completely disassembled and cleaned.  Now a trip to town for a grocery run, then I will put it back together.
 I say "almost" because I need to get the stock mounting stud out without marring it with pliers in order to remove the valve. So, while I am in town, I will stop at the hardware store for a sacrificial nut to "double nut it" out.

I don't think this gun has EVER been apart.  :D

Two songs kept running through my mind....
Foreigner's "Feels Like the First Time" and Julie Andrews singing "Getting to Know You"


HaHaHa!  You nailed it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: gendoc on January 13, 2019, 01:15:38 PM
removed the new vortex scope i mounted on my recluse a couple weeks ago,
found out that its not performing like i have been told they do.....last evening deer hunting with my grandson it was not gathering light no where near as good as the BSA i removed. :o
so its going back on the mail run tomorrow... ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 13, 2019, 03:49:21 PM
I just got done sorting pellets that I cast this morning and I got 437 good ones and 7 bad ones, had a pretty good run for being cold out there like it is.  It sill hasn't hit freezing today and hunting is out of the question because with the wind it just don't make for a good time IMO ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 13, 2019, 05:56:17 PM
I popped a couple real quick with the .22 cal.  One shot each, dropped like rocks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: james on January 13, 2019, 06:03:49 PM
I put my 2240 in the car.I'm moving.And I thought again about what to do with my Sheridan.  I love it but, restoration is going to cost a pretty penny and frankly I think id'd enjoy shooting my Daisy 880 just as much as i would shooting a restored silverstreak.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: uglymike on January 13, 2019, 06:24:02 PM
Quick sight-in of my HW35E with AA 8.4gr 4.52mm @ 50', the distance to my bird feeder from the back door.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 13, 2019, 06:29:50 PM
Quote from: james on January 13, 2019, 06:03:49 PM
I'm moving.And I thought again about what to do with my Sheridan.  I love it but, restoration is going to cost a pretty penny and frankly I think id'd enjoy shooting my Daisy 880 just as much as i would shooting a restored silverstreak.

James PM sent... Callin' DIBBS ya'll!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bmb on January 13, 2019, 11:54:26 PM
I checked the status of my order a few times. Funny, no matter how many times I check, the deliver date never gets closer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: accu fan on January 13, 2019, 11:59:35 PM
I took my flex 30 cal & my warp 22 cal out to 100 yards. There shooters. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hedgeapple on January 14, 2019, 12:22:19 AM
I shot the modded 2240 a couple times and give 6 yr old grandson some training for his own as I am getting him one for his birthday. taught him about keeping safety on, never pointing it toward people or pets, and how to release and set the safety button. couple hours later he came to me and repeated everything I told him to the Letter.
 After a few more times of him showing me correct safety procedures I have shown him, I will take him out back to plink at some cans.
Hedgeapple
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: pops76 on January 14, 2019, 08:33:52 PM
Did some sorting and weighing pellets. AA 8.4 gr. and most were 4.50 & 4.51 with 4.51 about 75%. The tin shows 4.52 but not many of that size. I used the new PelletgageR size 4.51 and boy does that save time. I put about 35 on it at a time so that they would sit in the holes easier and it is well worth the cost because of the time saving. Now all I have to do is sling 'em down range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 14, 2019, 08:37:15 PM
Bought some assorted sized "Ice Cube Maker" tubing to reseal the 160 TP and at $0.09 cents a foot, I now have a lifetime supply  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hedgeapple on January 14, 2019, 09:57:32 PM
I need to take pictures but.... I didn't, took a few shots at some Starlings , they are thick in my Neighborhood. Sure Like my Ol Sheridan C-9! got it in a trade, resealed it and its been a good straight Shooter, after today I am thinking about scoping it as my eyes are not as good as they once was.
Hedgeapple


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lillysdad621 on January 14, 2019, 10:52:24 PM
Went to work... used my airgun to deal with some critters for some customers... made a living... God, i have it rough... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 14, 2019, 11:06:34 PM
Quote from: bmb on January 13, 2019, 11:54:26 PM
I checked the status of my order a few times. Funny, no matter how many times I check, the deliver date never gets closer.
You ordered from pyramid air ? From them it is usually 3 days from pickup to here  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 16, 2019, 07:05:02 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on January 13, 2019, 12:58:37 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 13, 2019, 12:33:48 PM
This last Fall my 2nd Var 160 developed a leak, would exhaust a cart as soon as pierced. I put it in the safe to rebuild this Winter in the off time.
  Well, snow squall last night and wind is howling this morning... Brrrrr.
So today was the day. Took me 1 hour at a leisurely pace with a couple breaks to get it almost completely disassembled and cleaned.  Now a trip to town for a grocery run, then I will put it back together.
 I say "almost" because I need to get the stock mounting stud out without marring it with pliers in order to remove the valve. So, while I am in town, I will stop at the hardware store for a sacrificial nut to "double nut it" out.

I don't think this gun has EVER been apart.  :D

Two songs kept running through my mind....
Foreigner's "Feels Like the First Time" and Julie Andrews singing "Getting to Know You"


HaHaHa!  You nailed it!

Everything is cleaned, Mating surfaces are polished, and the reassembly has begun. I tried to be "sparing" with a light coating of the assembly lube, my lube of choice is Marvel Mystery Oil, but I believe this thing is going to hemorrhage lube when it is first shot!
 That's all good by me, they were an "oil loss system" from day one!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on January 16, 2019, 07:43:48 PM
I got my new stock from Wes, So I practiced with my broken one. I made a stop for the stock, so doesn't bash into the air res. I made the stock, lock up more solid. And I D&T a 3rd screw. So the folding stock is, rock solid.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Pierre Toutant on January 16, 2019, 09:29:30 PM
Killed a mess of squirrels.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 16, 2019, 09:40:50 PM
Ummmm... pistachios
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on January 16, 2019, 09:43:19 PM
Quote from: Pierre Toutant on January 16, 2019, 09:29:30 PM
Killed a mess of squirrels.
If a mess of squirrels is two, then I killed a mess of squirrels today!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 17, 2019, 02:10:04 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on January 16, 2019, 09:36:05 PM
Quote from: Pierre Toutant on January 16, 2019, 09:29:30 PM
Killed a mess of squirrels.

I wish i could, with how many show up here in the morning.
I set our "big animal" trap every night with nothing in it, and every other morning a squirrel gets trapped(for the last month). I think its the same squirrel, pretty darn fatt, but they/it is letting me hand it peanuts through the cage and it takes it and stops twitching everywhere. Got a few bags of pistachios from work today because they are "expired/cant be sold". Il find out if the Squirrels like them tomorrow.


Pistachios?  You'll have that elephant from the commercial in your trap!

I did the trigger mod for my Winchester 1100ss,and replaced front sight with a muzzle brake.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 17, 2019, 03:09:16 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 16, 2019, 09:40:50 PM
Ummmm... pistachios
Get crack'n
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on January 17, 2019, 06:38:33 PM
Love those commercials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HENH1pSiLVk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HENH1pSiLVk)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 17, 2019, 06:57:50 PM
DOG!!!!
Diverticulitis says nuts, beans, seeds, and hulls are a No-no.
I would kill for a pistachio or caramel corn right now.  :-[ :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 17, 2019, 08:07:12 PM
Quote from: Pierre Toutant on January 16, 2019, 09:29:30 PM
Killed a mess of squirrels.
I approve of this post.

I might have convinced a customer of mine to explore airguns in greater details.  So of course I described my PP700 in detail :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 17, 2019, 09:01:24 PM
I shot 100 pellets in my 10y attic range testing 4 different pellets. I would post pics but I can't just yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: T-Higgs on January 17, 2019, 09:16:11 PM
Disassembled my AA S400. Rebuilt the huma regulator, installed new pressure gauge, changed out several O-rings because I had a rebuild kit laying around, put it all back together to find my regulator was different than it was so disassemble it again, adjust reg. All good now and shooting nicely. Ready to knock down some silhouettes.

Oh yeah, changed scopes on it too ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 18, 2019, 03:06:27 AM
Built a workbench which isn't specifically airgun related but will definitely get used.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BountyHunter1976 on January 18, 2019, 03:27:11 AM
Well I got up and got ready to go to my oncologist and drove the 25 miles to get there to only find out it was not til this coming Monday but swore they said the 17th...geez. Came back and this afternoon when the sun decided to peek out I decided to hop on the quad and go to the back of my property and get my last deer cam I had left watching the feed area. I figured by now the batteries were run down.  Got back in and checked and was surprised to find out they weren't and had 1202 pics on the card since mid Nov. Then decided to hang a 8" gong plate up out behind the patio. Put it up between two trees about 120 yards or so, then spray painted it white. Here are a few pics that were on the camera. Number 472 is the baby that came around a lot and number 231 is from Oct, and don't know where those boys got off to. I just love having an area like this. Oh, and there were squirrels, coon and possums there also. I think they are the ones that mainly wiped out my jar of pb out put on the post for the deer.
And number 306 getting a lick is a spike. And the gong I hung is for the air rifle shooting...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: pigmode on January 20, 2019, 11:11:35 AM
I've finally purchased an air rifle, a Beeman springer. My first since the 80's. More detail when it arrives.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cmhobbs on January 20, 2019, 11:16:49 AM
Quote from: pigmode on January 20, 2019, 11:11:35 AM
I've finally purchased an air rifle, a Beeman springer. My first since the 80's. More detail when it arrives.

Exciting!  Do post pics when it arrives and happy shooting!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 20, 2019, 11:17:46 AM
I've been shooting targets with my latest Crosman 150
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7881/31868314147_dc05ef7132_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2019, 11:48:00 AM
I "Dodged the Bullet" so to speak.
 Ya see last night, I went to my stash of Hard cases under the bed in the Man-cave spare room.
Dug out the HW98, Ar2078-B, FWB300S , the Blue Streak and the Model F Dan. Brought them down to the family room for some indoor shooting.
 Put them all back in their cases and went to bed. This Morning Hoosier Momma came into the Family room and saw 5 hard cases setting next to the Gunsafe.
 "You got MORE?"
Not being one to lie to her I said "NO Dear, these are my nice ones I don't want to get bumped / dinged up in the safe" and showed them to her. She saw with her own eyes how nice they are and was back to her routine satisfied.
 I MAY have left out minor details like...
1.) The safe is so full no more will fit.
2.) There is 7 more cases upstairs under the bed.

Whew... that was close!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 20, 2019, 02:09:57 PM
WOW !!! The temps dropped like a rock. I wanted to work in the shop so I went and got a propane tank for the heater. Turned out the one that Betty Lou said was empty was more than half full. So I cranked that one up while I went and exchanged an empty one. Now I got plenty of heat.
So, after cleaning off the bench a bit, I tore the FD-PCP down for some trigger work. The ink pen spring that was in it was too lite for my liking. After what seemed to be an hour I found one about one half times stiffer. I also shortened the travel and adjusted the stop. Somehow my foster fitting had migrated off to an angle so I degassed and aligned that as well.
Betty Lou called for lunch so I brought the gun up to the house with me. After a bite to eat I gassed it up to 1800 real slow with the SCUBA tank and checked for leaks and bump checked the trigger adjustment.
All seems to be well. Next I'll scrounge around for a loaner scope and see what we got.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on January 20, 2019, 03:11:09 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2019, 11:48:00 AM
I "Dodged the Bullet" so to speak.
 Ya see last night, I went to my stash of Hard cases under the bed in the Man-cave spare room.
Dug out the HW98, Ar2078-B, FWB300S , the Blue Streak and the Model F Dan. Brought them down to the family room for some indoor shooting.
 Put them all back in their cases and went to bed. This Morning Hoosier Momma came into the Family room and saw 5 hard cases setting next to the Gunsafe.
 "You got MORE?"
Not being one to lie to her I said "NO Dear, these are my nice ones I don't want to get bumped / dinged up in the safe" and showed them to her. She saw with her own eyes how nice they are and was back to her routine satisfied.
 I MAY have left out minor details like...
1.) The safe is so full no more will fit.
2.) There is 7 more cases upstairs under the bed.

Whew... that was close!

You keep that up and you will be in your own gun case.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonnie on January 20, 2019, 04:32:07 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2019, 11:48:00 AM
I "Dodged the Bullet" so to speak.
 Ya see last night, I went to my stash of Hard cases under the bed in the Man-cave spare room.
Dug out the HW98, Ar2078-B, FWB300S , the Blue Streak and the Model F Dan. Brought them down to the family room for some indoor shooting.
 Put them all back in their cases and went to bed. This Morning Hoosier Momma came into the Family room and saw 5 hard cases setting next to the Gunsafe.
 "You got MORE?"
Not being one to lie to her I said "NO Dear, these are my nice ones I don't want to get bumped / dinged up in the safe" and showed them to her. She saw with her own eyes how nice they are and was back to her routine satisfied.
 I MAY have left out minor details like...
1.) The safe is so full no more will fit.
2.) There is 7 more cases upstairs under the bed.

Whew... that was close!
  8)

How much you want to bet your wife is going shopping tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2019, 06:51:04 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on January 20, 2019, 03:11:09 PM

You keep that up and you will be in your own gun case.
I already got it picked out Kris... a High-school buddy is one of the local morticians.
It is so warm and purdy... walnut and brass. Looks real comfy for the dirt nap. ;)

Quote from: Jonnie on January 20, 2019, 04:32:07 PM
  8)
How much you want to bet your wife is going shopping tomorrow.

Oh great more purses and shoes.... ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 20, 2019, 10:41:47 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on January 20, 2019, 11:17:46 AM
I've been shooting targets with my latest Crosman 150
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7881/31868314147_dc05ef7132_b.jpg)
Stop already!  I can't take it when every time I check a different thread I see one of your 150s staring at me like it needs me to buy its brother/sister/cousin.  ;)

I moved my gun cabinet, pellets, tools, and handpumps to inside the closet in the dog's room.  We're doing some cleaning and made some extra space, so now the airguns are even less likely to attract attention.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 21, 2019, 04:07:01 AM
Peter when the weather starts warming up you probably won't see as many posts from me, I'll be out in the woods most of my free daytime then ;D

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/31876849477_90bf5d0233_b.jpg)
Forget about after dark though I will still be going hog wild with stuff like this ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 21, 2019, 10:27:00 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on January 21, 2019, 04:07:01 AM
Peter when the weather starts warming up you probably won't see as many posts from me, I'll be out in the woods most of my free daytime then ;D

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/31876849477_90bf5d0233_b.jpg)
Forget about after dark though I will still be going hog wild with stuff like this ;D
I'M NOT LISTENING!


Actually, I ordered one last week while in FL and eBay cancelled my order- as it was "against the law to ship to VA".  Needless to say, I called eBay directly and got into a lively conversation, citing several air pistols I've bought in the past on eBay, as well as citing the laws the guy pointed out went away several (meaning a couple decades) years ago.  By the time I was done with the back-and-forth, that 150 was already sold.  Listed for $79 :(

c'est la vie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 21, 2019, 11:43:29 AM
Heat is on warming up the shop. Got the store run out of the way. Munched on some crab salad and tortilla chips. Headed down to the shop where a Crosman Magnum 2200 is on the bench waiting for a freshen up job. Gonna see if my brand new shoulder is up to pumping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cmhobbs on January 21, 2019, 11:46:34 AM
Quote from: avator on January 21, 2019, 11:43:29 AM
Heat is on warming up the shop. Got the store run out of the way. Munched on some crab salad and tortilla chips. Headed down to the shop where a Crosman Magnum 2200 is on the bench waiting for a freshen up job. Gonna see if my brand new shoulder is up to pumping.

Sounds like a fine day!  Happy shooting!

I'm going to try to throw a few rounds downrange today on my lunch break.  Maybe more practice with the 1377.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 21, 2019, 11:50:09 AM
I have nearly as many projects started or in line to be started as I have pellets around here. Time to get back to them.
Besides.... last time I looked, the fridge in the shop is fully stocked...  ;)
Can't think of a better way to spend a paid holiday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bmb on January 22, 2019, 12:01:30 AM
I went to a local Sportsman Club for the first text they we're open since I found them a couple weeks ago. Met some really nice guys and got to shoot some awesome guns. My favorites we're the TX200 and Daystate Huntsman.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 22, 2019, 12:35:13 AM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on January 21, 2019, 10:27:00 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on January 21, 2019, 04:07:01 AM
Peter when the weather starts warming up you probably won't see as many posts from me, I'll be out in the woods most of my free daytime then ;D


Forget about after dark though I will still be going hog wild with stuff like this ;D
I'M NOT LISTENING!


Actually, I ordered one last week while in FL and eBay cancelled my order- as it was "against the law to ship to VA".  Needless to say, I called eBay directly and got into a lively conversation, citing several air pistols I've bought in the past on eBay, as well as citing the laws the guy pointed out went away several (meaning a couple decades) years ago.  By the time I was done with the back-and-forth, that 150 was already sold.  Listed for $79 :(

c'est la vie
Peter if that's the one that I'm thinking of (it was a buy it now deal) well I jumped on that deal because it had just shown up on ebay.  It's now my favorite 150 cause now everything is working perfect on it and shooting really straight.  I see there's another one on there which is a buy it now for $175 and it's been buffed and dolled up extensively but still don't look near as nice as the one that I picked up.

I did spend quite a bit of time getting it the way I wanted but it really turned out nice, the only cosmetic thing I did to it was oil blue the tube cap, the insides of it was really caked with old decaying o rings, the hammer was seized really bad, it took quite a while polishing all the o ring grooves but when all was said and done it was well worth it.

                                                    (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7902/39865553563_301f9f8f65_b.jpg)

The guy said that it had a stripped out screw but what was really wrong was that someone had assembled it wrong, in doing so they had buggered up the threads a little on the valve so I chased the threads with a tap then ran the bolt through a die, last time I assembled it I used blue loctite on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 22, 2019, 06:44:53 PM
Put 100 rounds down range in the attic again this time practicing holding both eyes open. Had to make some minor adjustments to dial it back in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 22, 2019, 07:22:19 PM
Installed a JSAR light weight tube in the .25 Synrod.  Now both of my Marauders are light and well tuned.  :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on January 25, 2019, 12:27:48 AM
Finaly got my replacement vortex gaspiston for my hatsan 95, so most of the evening yesterday i tried to reasemble the gun, and when i finaly did, the gun would not engage, so i now what to do after work today, more hatsan maintenance…
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 25, 2019, 10:28:41 AM
Shot a little more in the attic range last night.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 25, 2019, 12:08:01 PM
"We go dancing nightly in the attic while the moon is rising in the sky".....
Alice Cooper

Love it
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Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 25, 2019, 02:02:22 PM
I added the Hajimoto barrel band to the 23ci tank on my Gauntlet .25.  Boy, talk about barrel droop!  I had to go 3½ turns down on the elevation adjustment on my scope to get the POI back where it should have been to begin with!  It's stacking pellets quite nicely now and dropped a squirrel at about 40 yard.  Between the replacement baffles and LDC, poor thing never knew what hit him! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on January 25, 2019, 03:25:13 PM
My Vantage seems to have lost power. Had t come up on the elevation, but still seems to have lost power. gonna check the seal first and while I am at it the piston. ...some thing to do I guess.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: theanalogman on January 25, 2019, 07:13:00 PM
I shot my IZH 46M weak handed as I'm still waiting for my lefty grips. I'm not so good. Der! But it was still FUN!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 25, 2019, 07:28:25 PM
 Met up with another GTA member, came home with some projects.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 26, 2019, 12:53:00 AM
Here's my last five shots for the day 8)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4875/39913546043_3fb687c787_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on January 26, 2019, 01:34:22 AM
Haven't shot much for about two weeks. Been busy sanding and varnishing. Today I opened the gun cupboard and the gun I reached for was an underlever Gamo. Not a Weihrauch or a Diana. Just an ordinary Gamo. They are the guns I shoot the most. Not the best but the most used. Last rabbit I took, which was a while ago, was with a depowered CFX.
I have even decided not to chase a Diana 280 despite Airgandis review.  Don't need to because I have underlever Gamos.
Odd eh?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kenoman742 on January 26, 2019, 12:51:07 PM
Experimented with some barrel bending on an old Beeman Sportsman 1000. Went to far. Now have to bend it back some.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on January 26, 2019, 12:56:12 PM
Quote from: Novagun on January 26, 2019, 01:34:22 AM
Haven't shot much for about two weeks. Been busy sanding and varnishing. Today I opened the gun cupboard and the gun I reached for was an underlever Gamo. Not a Weihrauch or a Diana. Just an ordinary Gamo. They are the guns I shoot the most. Not the best but the most used. Last rabbit I took, which was a while ago, was with a depowered CFX.
I have even decided not to chase a Diana 280 despite Airgandis review.  Don't need to because I have underlever Gamos.
Odd eh?

Nope, not odd at all, today i shot with my Hatsan AR that i got for 50$ on a sale, and it just works and works and is realy fun to shot with open sights, not my 1000$airgun with 500$ scope
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cmhobbs on January 26, 2019, 01:42:50 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on January 26, 2019, 12:53:00 AM
Here's my last five shots for the day 8)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4875/39913546043_3fb687c787_b.jpg)

Nice shootin' and nice shiny!  I love me some mercury dimes!  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 26, 2019, 09:29:21 PM
I shot the .357 Slayer a whole bunch today at 100 yards at the gun range.  I was testing eight different slugs.  A lot of questions answered too from the PB gang.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hedgeapple on January 26, 2019, 10:49:34 PM
Today I resealed my modded 1322 carbine.  Also fixed barrel alignment issue on my 2240 with carbine stock, and Shot the 140 a few times, its so loud I don't shoot it as much as my Sheridan.

 With the Sheridan its a kind of a Doink Sound when fired. the 140 has a definite Report such as a PB.
I wonder what is the reason?? shorter barrel? Tomorrow i break out a target and check them all for accuracy, over all a great day for Tinkering with my AGs.
Larry
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on January 27, 2019, 01:59:21 PM
Fixed my Vantage's barrel seal, Works fine again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 27, 2019, 05:55:38 PM
Quote from: Hedgeapple on January 26, 2019, 10:49:34 PM
Today I resealed my modded 1322 carbine.  Also fixed barrel alignment issue on my 2240 with carbine stock, and Shot the 140 a few times, its so loud I don't shoot it as much as my Sheridan.

 With the Sheridan its a kind of a Doink Sound when fired. the 140 has a definite Report such as a PB.
I wonder what is the reason?? shorter barrel? Tomorrow i break out a target and check them all for accuracy, over all a great day for Tinkering with my AGs.
Larry
Yep, probably shorter barrel and larger caliber. Try less pumps. I normally only put 5 pumps in my pumpers for "yardwork".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Manning on January 27, 2019, 07:17:59 PM
figured out the marauder is 15 ft lbs even with the hammer throw and spring preload adjusted for minimum power. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kenoman742 on January 27, 2019, 09:58:20 PM
Got my Beeman Sportsman 1000 barrel straightened out today. Determined that the problem was caused by the barrel to breach pivot and contact points, not the barrel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 27, 2019, 10:49:08 PM
I spent a lot of time considering what my next PCP will be.  Reading reviews, pricing out upgrades, and delineating a pathway to what my end-game would be with such a purchase.  A little amusing to go through my Excel spreadsheets the guns the started on the list are still there, and a whole lot of ones I added afterward are no longer there.  Still seems that the best guns for the money trend toward the Taipan Mutant and EdGun, though there's a pile of others that are just a hair off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on January 27, 2019, 10:56:24 PM
 friday ordered  two mk 177 barrels for 2 new Crosman 760's, and a .22 discovery if i need it for a 101. And a old BSF 55.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cmhobbs on January 27, 2019, 11:19:04 PM
Was at a ham radio event and someone gave me a Daisy 177 out of nowhere because they "heard I like BB guns."  I don't particularly like BB guns but they must've heard me yammering on about airguns on the radio.

Did some shooting with my son this evening quickly before he went to bed.  Good times over all.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2019, 07:16:27 AM
Spent a good part of the day mulling over whether or not to bid on a Daisy Avanti 887 Medalist that was on gunbroker. It clearly needed a CO2 tank and a front sight, then checked on price and availability of those.
 Once I decided on a max price... and placed my max bid.
Woke up this morning to see I didn't win.
Oh well, wasn't meant to be.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 28, 2019, 12:05:22 PM
Answered some GTA post. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 29, 2019, 06:02:39 PM
Did a little pellet testing and very happy with the results of the JSB 18.3g pellets. Thank you ShakySarge for sending me the pellets to test.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4838/46868456382_eee8f9ac92.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2epB6db)20190129_155202 (https://flic.kr/p/2epB6db) by Matthew Troiano (https://www.flickr.com/photos/105225156@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: uglymike on January 30, 2019, 08:24:20 AM
With this insane cold outside this morning, I'm going to stay home and clean a couple barrels I've been putting off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 30, 2019, 08:57:13 AM
Quote from: uglymike on January 30, 2019, 08:24:20 AM
With this insane cold outside this morning, I'm going to stay home and clean a couple barrels I've been putting off.

Yep, me too!  It's an insanely cold 32F here this morning! Brutal!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 30, 2019, 09:00:01 AM
25f here. That's dang cold for lower Alabama. 70's by the end of the week.... crazy ain't it?
I reckon the only thing airgun related I'll be doing today is surfing the web.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on January 30, 2019, 01:06:59 PM
Received a cheap chinese scope and some mounts, mounted it on my hatsan striker AR to see how it fits, don't know if the mounts will stay put or if i need some more sturdy ones...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 30, 2019, 06:47:58 PM
uhm... -12 F was the HIGH today. with the wind...
-35 wind chill
Anchorage Alaska was 40 degrees warmer... That's just "Horse Hockey"!


(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/cd/7b/f6/cd7bf6f2b4cf7b34eed2d97dd8a94caf--mash--colonel.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on January 31, 2019, 12:30:23 AM
Nothin'!

Temps never got much above 45° F today with a breeze so I just kinda' stayed in and read a bit.  Come to think about it, I did go out on the patio briefly this afternoon when Sally Wagger went out to make pee-pee & poo-poo.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 31, 2019, 08:11:03 PM
Tried all day to get my trigger back together and working on the 1100. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 31, 2019, 08:15:18 PM
 Had a relaxing day with 2 old wood stocked 760s , now have one shooting real nice, and waiting for the mail delivery drivers to thaw out to deliver the needed parts for the other one.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6202)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 31, 2019, 08:18:37 PM
Found out that I am close to two air gun shops and PA is about 2 hours away.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 31, 2019, 08:21:51 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 31, 2019, 08:18:37 PM
Found out that I am close to two air gun shops and PA is about 2 hours away.
That is just crazy insane  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 31, 2019, 08:25:28 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 31, 2019, 08:21:51 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 31, 2019, 08:18:37 PM
Found out that I am close to two air gun shops and PA is about 2 hours away.
That is just crazy insane  :o

I know one is 28 miles away kinda excited that I can go to a brick and mortar.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Pierre Toutant on January 31, 2019, 09:12:38 PM
Killed some squirrels with my RWS 34.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 31, 2019, 09:39:15 PM
Quote from: Pierre Toutant on January 31, 2019, 09:12:38 PM
Killed some squirrels with my RWS 34.
I approve of this post.

Took a few shots with my PP700 sans LDC at a CO2 cart I have hanging from a string outside my fence.  3 shots, 3 hits.  That cartridge is almost folded in half now from an entire summer, fall, and now winter of abuse.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 31, 2019, 10:26:46 PM
 Just remember do not hold the target while you shoot it  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 01, 2019, 02:24:43 AM
I just popped off 5 shots in a freshly made target with my Crosman 150 :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 01, 2019, 07:05:29 AM
Just dreaming of a new air gun to buy, decisions, decisions. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 01, 2019, 11:27:17 AM
Ditto here Kris.
 I have been in "check-out" on Crosmans site twice already today... keep hitting the "back" button.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on February 01, 2019, 11:42:47 AM
Took the carved Dan out yesterday for some organic meat hunting. 4 head shots, 4 cottontails down, nothing to write home about as all shots were within 10 yds. Temps out here are in the lower 50's. Sure feel sorry for you folks in the Midwest.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonnie on February 01, 2019, 12:16:30 PM
Quote from: Yng@hrt on February 01, 2019, 11:42:47 AM
Took the carved Dan out yesterday for some organic meat hunting. 4 head shots, 4 cottontails down, nothing to write home about as all shots were within 10 yds. Temps out here are in the lower 50's. Sure feel sorry for you folks in the Midwest.

I've only seen one rabbit on my five acres in the last few years since a family of foxes moved in. Now that I have a .25 cal Gauntlet, I'm going to take those foxes out this spring!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 01, 2019, 12:27:46 PM
Removed the annoying safety and cleaned up and dry lubed  the trigger assembly on my .25 Air Speed. The trigger feels a touch smoother and breaks just a little crisper. It also seems to have tightened up the groups. I also unwound the magazines 1 rotation of tension on the feed springs along with slightly stretching the pellet retaining springs so that they are not a tight against the skirts when the pellet is being slammed into the breach by the bolt probe. I will probably get some test shots in today at 25 yards to see if the grouping is any better than the 1" groups that I was seeing before the cold set in  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on February 01, 2019, 04:53:30 PM
I spent some time fighting the good fight against eBay for their >insert LOTS of expletives< policies regarding a buyer in VA trying to purchase an airgun.  Apparently the idiocracy that is eBay Selling Policies posit that CA laws determine if a seller in Pennsylvania or New York can or cannot sell to a buyer in VA.

It generally takes a lot to get me mad enough to curse in a phone conversation, but I'm pretty sure the manager's ears I was talking to probably melted clean off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 01, 2019, 05:47:23 PM
Went to baker air guns in Mount Victory, Ohio. I bought a tin of JSB 18.13gr .22 and @$%^ the shot. They had a lot of cool new and old stuff on the shelf to drool over.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Springrrrr on February 02, 2019, 07:25:20 PM
Went to the OAk Ridge SportsMAN'S Association's indoor range and shot Olympic targets at 50feet against some pretty impressive hardware.  A  Feinwerkbau., Anschütz and FX.

Kicked butt with my Daystate Wolverine "R"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on February 02, 2019, 07:32:24 PM
Took out about 15 bb guns to make sure they shot ok, plus there'll be another 15 Benji's & Dan's ready for a family fun shoot in the backyard tomorrow, followed by a BBQ before the big game. Made up an unusual target range other than the standard bull sets, so everyone should have a good time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 02, 2019, 09:54:08 PM
 Made a tool out of a washer , and removed and replaced a pump cup piston on the 2nd 760 toostie roll I have been working on. Pumps holds air shoots, but not quite there, guess I will have to go into the valve, and also take out some more slop in the pump linkage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on February 02, 2019, 10:39:48 PM
I cleaned the barrels of my new Norica Black Eagle and my used polished Norica Storm. Can’t shoot them yet. Too wet outside.

Looked at what parts I need to finish my Crosman pumper projects.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 03, 2019, 05:53:55 PM
Got my Winchester 1100 back up and running,thanks to all the wonderful help from GTA Forum members!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 03, 2019, 06:47:39 PM
Made plans to squirrel hunt on my cousin's property, time thin out the herd and get out of the war zone around here. Just a change of scenery even if it's just a couple of hours. I also have a new little hunting buddy coming with me, an 8 week old lab mix, more lab than anything else. I missed having a squirrel retriever and decide to give a go again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 03, 2019, 07:02:41 PM
Finished up the trailer work today. The 600 Grizzly will be next on the list then I can get back to air gun stuff. I need to take advantage of the cooler weather for these physical intensive tasks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: gendoc on February 03, 2019, 07:17:47 PM
hunted with the dragon claw this morning and watched a doe and 2 year'lins feeding on acorns while watching behind them for daddy to come out, which he never did...... ::)
7 more days left........ ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 03, 2019, 07:56:52 PM
Cleared out some brush in the back to get a little more distance and line of sight for the 'range' :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 03, 2019, 08:14:01 PM
Kris,
 That sounds like a whole lotta work, mixed with a bunch of wags, with a ton of good times. I have a Lab /Boxer mix and she is crazy as an outhouse rat. ;D
Dogs are unconditional love and good for the soul.

Me, I put my Magnum Airpower Brass trigger in the Maxi and adjusted the two screw mod to accommodate.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hogdog4953 on February 03, 2019, 08:29:12 PM
I put a red dot on the ratcatcher and re-sighted it in. Tested out my new (homebrew) target trap while I was at it. Scott that crazy is the boxer part, we had a boxer many years ago and that dog was nuts!! Great family pooch but she never ever had an off switch. Our american bulldogs at least have a switch..........give them a femur bone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 04, 2019, 11:24:48 AM
Quote from: hogdog4953 on February 03, 2019, 08:29:12 PM
I put a red dot on the ratcatcher and re-sighted it in. Tested out my new (homebrew) target trap while I was at it. Scott that crazy is the boxer part, we had a boxer many years ago and that dog was nuts!! Great family pooch but she never ever had an off switch. Our american bulldogs at least have a switch..........give them a femur bone.

Or a blanket.

Me I'm thinking of picking up another P17, new scope mount, and a diana chaser.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 04, 2019, 11:34:07 AM
Playing with the Air Speed again today polished all the moving parts then reassembled and shot 6 magazines testing for accuracy . Then went out in the backyard with the pups Dudley the Bishon-Tshitzu mix and Meathead the old English bulldog. at 7 months old he is the absolute laziest dog I have ever owned. after 10 or 15 minutes of chasing Dudley around the yard he will look for a sunny spot to lay down in ( pure LAZY)  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 04, 2019, 05:48:29 PM
Bought a Beeman p17 today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on February 04, 2019, 06:28:02 PM
Set up the shooting range for a pregame fun shoot with the family, including a blast the can to the finish line as per Hoosier D. Of course I had to weigh down the opponent's can. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 04, 2019, 06:56:22 PM
I just looked at them and made sure they are safe and sound----you know, like a dad checking on his kids come bedtime   ::) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 04, 2019, 08:52:45 PM
 I gave the Hatsan Striker .25 it's first taste of blood  ;D Had a live trapped possum, took it behind the shop, went for the gun, noticed on my way back I had a good shot from 15 yards, so I took the shot, followed by not a meat smack sound but more of a bone crushing crack, resulting in a DRT.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 04, 2019, 11:27:45 PM
I shot a good sized fox squirrel about 1:30 PM today at about 40 yards with my Airmax Dominator which Diana calls the Outlaw, I was using cast 23 grain NOE Magnum Hunters that I cast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 05, 2019, 02:18:13 AM
Getting ready to hunt this morning, loading up everything and make the 2 hour drive. Looking forward to a day in the woods with a new hunting buddy as well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Flatcar1 on February 06, 2019, 04:07:22 PM
Made and installed white line spacers "Bling" for both my German ladies, R9 and R7 Beemans. I wish I could round up a couple of the grip caps, that way I could make them look as good as these models did in the "old" days with caps and butt pads with black and white spacers. That makes a beautiful piece of wood really stand out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 06, 2019, 04:16:01 PM
 ;D ;D Spent some tinker time with my two week old Evanix Air Speed .25 semi auto rifle. Thanks Travis & Matt for giving me the heads up on the fix and allowing me to be one of the first to implement it and the initial testing. More power and improved accuracy is not a bad thing
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 06, 2019, 06:13:05 PM

Tweaked the tuning on the Slayer a little bit more.



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 06, 2019, 06:53:42 PM
 I dug out and cleaned up an old piece of Computer Desk I have had stored in the garage forever... and started on a charging station in the "Man Cave".
 I cut a hole in the center of the 5g bucket lid for water lines and pump power cord. Thinking it will get re-freezable ice packs I also already have.
It has two "L" brackets on the side I plan on using for a black filter I am about to order once the Chinese New Year is over.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: stevemag on February 06, 2019, 07:04:43 PM
bought a 13/3000 tank and the cheap hand pump for my ham850 and slipped a little farther into the dark side...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 19Sheridan57 on February 06, 2019, 07:25:43 PM
It was time to cycle my oldest Sheridans, so I shot all of those a few times, each.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 06, 2019, 08:43:42 PM
Took a couple off hand shots with my Gen I FD-PCP .22 on my lunch break. Still one of my favorite guns. It's had the same air in it for many months.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 07, 2019, 06:44:31 AM
Quote from: stevemag on February 06, 2019, 07:04:43 PM
bought a 13/3000 tank and the cheap hand pump for my ham850 and slipped a little farther into the dark side...

That's what happens when you are away from the GTA to long.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 07, 2019, 12:54:04 PM
Rebuilt the Maurader again last night. It just did not feel right and was random as could be.

I 'think' I found the issue, the exit hole on the moderator showed some signs of clipping so I drilled it out a little and the accuracy and consistency went up. Still did not feel right on the cocking.

So I tore it down cleaned up the moly that was in there... what a mess... and turned the gas spring around so the larger body is in the piston so that the piston does not have to slide down over it. Feels a lot better less gritty and quite smooth. Discharges nicely.

Havent done any target testing yet but crossing my fingers. That gun had turned into a wreck! :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 07, 2019, 02:32:08 PM
So you have a gas ram driving your hammer?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 07, 2019, 03:25:01 PM
Quote from: avator on February 07, 2019, 02:32:08 PM
So you have a gas ram driving your hammer?

That was for me? I dont understand, the Mayhem is a break barrel. The gas spring goes into the piston. The gas spring can actually be installed in two different orientations and still work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 07, 2019, 04:36:25 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on February 07, 2019, 12:54:04 PM
Rebuilt the Maurader again last night. It just did not feel right and was random as could be.

I 'think' I found the issue, the exit hole on the moderator showed some signs of clipping so I drilled it out a little and the accuracy and consistency went up. Still did not feel right on the cocking.

So I tore it down cleaned up the moly that was in there... what a mess... and turned the gas spring around so the larger body is in the piston so that the piston does not have to slide down over it. Feels a lot better less gritty and quite smooth. Discharges nicely.

Havent done any target testing yet but crossing my fingers. That gun had turned into a wreck! :P
Ok, I thought you were still referring to the MRod.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 07, 2019, 06:45:58 PM
YAAAAAAYYYYY for confusion  ;D


lets you know you're alive  8) LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Crimson Sky on February 07, 2019, 06:53:15 PM
Today I finished this Carbine up for a customer :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on February 07, 2019, 07:59:47 PM
^^^Impressive...whatever it is. ;)

Checked the Dan for another outing chasing bunnies manana. Still lights out at 10M w/4 pumps. Cranked her to 8 pumps & was 1/8” high. Moved the target to 20yrds, 1” high w/8 pumps. Moved target to 35 yrds, 2” high w/8 pumps. Windage dead center...I’d say we’re good out to 50+ yrds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 07, 2019, 08:04:30 PM
Picked up Willie G. Stubbs and was headed out the door when the phone rang.... A Korean accent told me there was trouble at work and trucks were backing up. I put the gun down and jumped in the Nitro. Time I got back darkness began to settle in.... Oh well, the weekend is coming.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 07, 2019, 08:06:12 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 07, 2019, 06:45:58 PM
YAAAAAAYYYYY for confusion  ;D


lets you know you're alive  8) LOL

that's the State i was born in!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blunderbuss on February 07, 2019, 09:24:06 PM
Disassembled  a crosman legacy 1000 link assembly..hoping to get the new assembly soon ..I miss my gun  :'(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: K.O. on February 07, 2019, 10:21:51 PM
Made a partial shroud for my .177 Buccaneer... post # 31 below thread...

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=152699.new#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=152699.new#new)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 07, 2019, 11:19:23 PM
Quote from: Crimson Sky on February 07, 2019, 06:53:15 PM
Today I finished this Carbine up for a customer :)

That is artistry! Very well done!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 07, 2019, 11:51:00 PM
found out that the umarex fusion that just got here yesterday.......................

at 11yds,

with the crappy bundled 4x scope,

shooting h&n field target trophy 4.52,

standing and just resting my hand against a wobbly screen door,


will put 30 shots into a hole i can cover with an m&m  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o



ohhhhhhh the farm hosps are in soooo much trouble  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: prosportfan on February 08, 2019, 11:48:40 AM
I just finished off the last of my 20cal pellets and Looking to trade for some because it feels like withdrawal
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 08, 2019, 12:54:46 PM
Second attempt to squirrel hunt without dumping the Nomad ll off in the driveway, yes, I had a senior moment Tuesday. Loaded up everything and left the compressor on top of my truck. Drove 2 hours to my cousin's place only to find the compressor did not come with me. Let's just say, does stroke, heart attack, my life just came to an end mean anything. Drove back home, pulled up to the gate and there it was sitting next to the garbage can. It had landed on its feet. There is no way anybody could have gotten to it being behind a locked gate and 4 dogs. So I knocked the dirt off the carrying case and took it inside to test it. I must be the luckiest air gunner on the planet, nothing was broke, bent, or rattling on it. It filled up and shut off like it was suppose to. I guess you can say it passed the accidental drop test from 7ft. up. I will try not to make a habit of it that's for sure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 08, 2019, 01:06:45 PM
Not good Kris, glad it compressor is none the worse for the drop test. Up here is the damp and rainy northeast I am relegated to playing with my AG's in the man cave at 10 yards. I am looking at maybe moving it over to the other side of the basement and setting up my target to 15 yards  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 08, 2019, 01:16:58 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on February 08, 2019, 12:54:46 PM
Second attempt to squirrel hunt without dumping the Nomad ll off in the driveway, yes, I had a senior moment Tuesday. Loaded up everything and left the compressor on top of my truck. Drove 2 hours to my cousin's place only to find the compressor did not come with me. Let's just say, does stroke, heart attack, my life just came to an end mean anything. Drove back home, pulled up to the gate and there it was sitting next to the garbage can. It had landed on its feet. There is no way anybody could have gotten to it being behind a locked gate and 4 dogs. So I knocked the dirt off the carrying case and took it inside to test it. I must be the luckiest air gunner on the planet, nothing was broke, bent, or rattling on it. It filled up and shut off like it was suppose to. I guess you can say it passed the accidental drop test from 7ft. up. I will try not to make a habit of it that's for sure.

More importantly, it passed the senior moment test!  That's a huge testimony to the ruggedness of the Nomad II!  I have my eye on these, and like Giles, I am really impressed with the fact it comes with a carry bag!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 08, 2019, 01:20:35 PM
Now there is a challenge for ANY other compressor.
Glad it wasn't trash day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blunderbuss on February 08, 2019, 02:14:02 PM
Shooting my 1322 58 yards  at a 10-inch cast-iron pan I spray-painted fluorescent orange  and then nailed to a tree lol.. I missed most of my shots but got a few satisfying loud gong sounds out of it  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 08, 2019, 03:54:08 PM
Quote from: PaulT58 on February 08, 2019, 01:16:58 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on February 08, 2019, 12:54:46 PM
Second attempt to squirrel hunt without dumping the Nomad ll off in the driveway, yes, I had a senior moment Tuesday. Loaded up everything and left the compressor on top of my truck. Drove 2 hours to my cousin's place only to find the compressor did not come with me. Let's just say, does stroke, heart attack, my life just came to an end mean anything. Drove back home, pulled up to the gate and there it was sitting next to the garbage can. It had landed on its feet. There is no way anybody could have gotten to it being behind a locked gate and 4 dogs. So I knocked the dirt off the carrying case and took it inside to test it. I must be the luckiest air gunner on the planet, nothing was broke, bent, or rattling on it. It filled up and shut off like it was suppose to. I guess you can say it passed the accidental drop test from 7ft. up. I will try not to make a habit of it that's for sure.

More importantly, it passed the senior moment test!  That's a huge testimony to the ruggedness of the Nomad II!  I have my eye on these, and like Giles, I am really impressed with the fact it comes with a carry bag!   ;D

The bag is probably what save it also there is a piece of foam that was part of the packing placed inside the case. I kept that part because of the gauge and controls on top of it. I am just thankful that it didn't part ways with me going down the highway. I have kept the shipping box as well for storage when not using it or if traveling with a lot of heavy stuff in the back of the truck.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 08, 2019, 04:49:16 PM
Don't feel too bad...You are not the only one that has left something on top of a vehicle.  Yours truly has done this a few times.  People pacing my speed, blowing their horn and pointing up has saved me thousands.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 08, 2019, 06:14:09 PM
I've had a few with coffee on their windshield catch up to me. I couldn't figure out what they were pointing to up there with that middle finger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 09, 2019, 09:09:12 AM
Nothing yet but, I have a plan.... just not sure where to begin.
Have a look.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 09, 2019, 09:12:08 AM
Kinda looks like a "Where's Waldo".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 09, 2019, 09:45:19 AM
Quote from: avator on February 09, 2019, 09:12:08 AM
Kinda looks like a "Where's Waldo".

That made me think... you got something missing there.... you need some little ones running around, so you have at least a garage bay full of toys! lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on February 09, 2019, 09:52:07 AM
Bill, I see nothing wrong with that setup!  Hee hee
And whatever you do, don't (repeat DON'T) get one of those "reorganize gurus".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on February 09, 2019, 10:04:36 AM
Those 4 pictures to the right of HD mirror are too straight. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 09, 2019, 11:36:46 AM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 08, 2019, 04:49:16 PM
Don't feel too bad...You are not the only one that has left something on top of a vehicle.  Yours truly has done this a few times.  People pacing my speed, blowing their horn and pointing up has saved me thousands.

Years ago I was walking into a resteraunt when I saw a car pull away and something fell off the top of their roof. I thought it was a purse or something. Went over and picked it up. Turned out to be a loaded handgun inside a padded case  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 09, 2019, 12:11:47 PM
I have made to my cousin's place, everything came with me including my mind. Wind blowing hard and no squirrels to be found yet. Set up shooting stuff and enjoy killing cans and twigs. I have the KP and 1720T with me. Just enjoying the peace and quiet of his place.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 09, 2019, 12:23:46 PM
I was coming in to work one day,(years ago)and another guy was just pulling in with his Chevy pickup. I couldn't believe it.
As he was getting out of his truck I told him..."you know there is a coffee mug on your back bumper"?
 His eyes got big as he came around and looked. "I wondered where that went"he said, as he took a swallow.  He lived 30 miles away by Interstate.

Shooting RC 1377 as a 1322!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 09, 2019, 02:39:06 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 09, 2019, 09:45:19 AM
Quote from: avator on February 09, 2019, 09:12:08 AM
Kinda looks like a "Where's Waldo".

That made me think... you got something missing there.... you need some little ones running around, so you have at least a garage bay full of toys! lol
LOL.... I DO have a garage bay full of toys.... and they're all mine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 09, 2019, 02:46:47 PM
Anyhow, I was able to get that 4 wheeler running and got it out of the shop. Did a test run with both of them loaded on the trailer. We are officially ready to hit the woods for fishing, hunting, trail riding and camping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 09, 2019, 03:02:26 PM
Quote from: avator on February 09, 2019, 02:46:47 PM
Anyhow, I was able to get that 4 wheeler running and got it out of the shop. Did a test run with both of them loaded on the trailer. We are officially ready to hit the woods for fishing, hunting, trail riding and camping.


you takin me with you bill?? LOL

woods/fishing/hunting/trail/riding and camping sounds soooooo good right now!!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on February 09, 2019, 05:07:28 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 09, 2019, 03:02:26 PM
Quote from: avator on February 09, 2019, 02:46:47 PM
Anyhow, I was able to get that 4 wheeler running and got it out of the shop. Did a test run with both of them loaded on the trailer. We are officially ready to hit the woods for fishing, hunting, trail riding and camping.


you takin me with you bill?? LOL

woods/fishing/hunting/trail/riding and camping sounds soooooo good right now!!!!
No reply in over two hours - I am guessing that is a "NO"!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 09, 2019, 05:19:12 PM
Took my p17 apart and looked at the bits and bobs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 09, 2019, 08:14:39 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on February 09, 2019, 05:07:28 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 09, 2019, 03:02:26 PM
Quote from: avator on February 09, 2019, 02:46:47 PM
Anyhow, I was able to get that 4 wheeler running and got it out of the shop. Did a test run with both of them loaded on the trailer. We are officially ready to hit the woods for fishing, hunting, trail riding and camping.


you takin me with you bill?? LOL

woods/fishing/hunting/trail/riding and camping sounds soooooo good right now!!!!
No reply in over two hours - I am guessing that is a "NO"!
LOL.... never a NO.
I been busy... But, I won't cloud this thread with it......
So I'll post a link...
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=154568.msg155703317#msg155703317 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=154568.msg155703317#msg155703317)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 09, 2019, 08:50:30 PM
Nothing airgun related today but I did finish the front entryway face lift It started last Sunday with ripping down all the old moulding. Then trued the basement door frame. Painted the coat closet and basement doors. then installed new door hardware and handles. Painted the entry hall and then installed all new moulding , finished around 6 this evening.  ;D ;D ;D Tomorrow I will spend some quality time with my favorite AG's  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 09, 2019, 09:40:51 PM
Introduced my better half to the joys of shooting.

Since I got a PCP gun that is easy to shoot, no recoil, and fairly quiet, I finally convinced her to come out to the bench and shoot a few rounds.

At first she had a little trouble looking through the scope, you know exit pupil and all that.

A few shots went awry missing the stop at around 10 meters, but soon she got the hang of things.

"Were you aiming at the bottom target" I asked, "Yes" she replied. "Wow that's near a dead center bullseye!" I smiled. "Do it again" I urged.

Next thing you know she put 3 shots in a dime sized hole! Kid you not!

Next Im going to let her try the Chaser, bet she will love that lightweight gun :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 09, 2019, 09:42:29 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on February 09, 2019, 09:40:51 PM
Introduced my better half to the joys of shooting.

Since I got a PCP gun that is easy to shoot, no recoil, and fairly quiet, I finally convinced her to come out to the bench and shoot a few rounds.

At first she had a little trouble looking through the scope, you know exit pupil and all that.

A few shots went awry missing the stop at around 10 meters, but soon she got the hang of things.

"Were you aiming at the bottom target" I asked, "Yes" she replied. "Wow that's near a dead center bullseye!" I smiled. "Do it again" I urged.

Next thing you know she put 3 shots in a dime sized hole! Kid you not!

Next Im going to let her try the Chaser, bet she will love that lightweight gun :D
Priceless.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 09, 2019, 11:38:57 PM
I put proably a hundred rounds through my latest vintage gun I received Thursday which is a Ted Williams Pistol I got on Ebay.  I posted a thread telling a little about it in the Vintage gate.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4885/46117722325_85701d62f5_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 10, 2019, 07:51:39 AM
Kicking myself in the but cause i didn't put a bid on the first airgun i ever shot with in the late 70's, a El Gamo 68, not in mint condition but it worked ok according to the seller...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 10, 2019, 12:06:04 PM
I ran my 2100 over the chrony to figure out the FPS per pumps. Naturally I ran out of pellets. Only did 3 over the chrony from 3 to 9 pumps.

Then some 10 pump 8.2, 8.6 and 10.5 grn tests.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 10, 2019, 07:12:02 PM
I cleaned the back of the Nitro out and put some tools back in the shop where they belonged. I found my SNR 357 in it's case on the backseat floorboard. I laid it on the bar in the shop and took breaks to shoot it. Probably put 50 or 60 into the pellet trap at 15ft. or so.
Just some fun off hand shooting.. nothing really impressive.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: tejon on February 10, 2019, 07:17:24 PM
Just shot a fox squirrel..... as in 10minutes ago
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 10, 2019, 07:52:42 PM
Played pick a pellet today with the Aspen.

Shot till the 90cu in bottle was 'dry' at 3,200. Did not bother to re-fill it due to the high humidity. The weather gauges were reading like 67% but they were lagging or something because just before I quit I could 'feel' the mist in the air.

But tried several different pellets and weights, H&N FTT (14.66 gr), Some JSB Jumbo exacts (15.89 gr), H&N Baracuda match (21 gr), and a few JSB Monsters (25 gr).

And the winner was... kinda tied between the JSB Jumbo Exacts and the H&N FTT. Further 'research' :) is required.

I had seen the Baracuda match pellets recommended as a 'best' pellet for this gun, but they just did not work out for me.

On a side note, the Jumbo Exacts have been rolling around for some time, I got them a while back but none of my springers liked them. When I went to use them today I found a bunch of bent skirts. Don't know maybe I dropped the tin at some point. Maybe it was the shipping. But I guess they are soft lead?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 10, 2019, 08:09:15 PM
3d printed some picatinny rails.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hahnr7 on February 10, 2019, 10:14:10 PM
Cleaned a path in the barn to setup a 10m range. Next steps will be to setup lights and back stop.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 10, 2019, 10:17:33 PM
3D printed out some picatinny rails for my p17.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 10, 2019, 10:29:06 PM
 Shot n tinkered with a few airguns while I topped off 2 80 cf tanks. This recent Sentry power mod has taken it's toll on the air supply  ::) ;D ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: tejon on February 10, 2019, 10:30:39 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 10, 2019, 07:51:45 PM
Quote from: tejon on February 10, 2019, 07:17:24 PM
Just shot a fox squirrel..... as in 10minutes ago

I missed the one i shot at this morning before work. Karma took ahold, after i left for work, the cameras recorded a Cardinal defending the bird feeder all day from the lil butthead.

Hope you get another shot at it...

Kind of a similar story here... the one I shot today got away from me last week and got into a hole in a tree... today while stalking I watched it come out from the same hole....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 10, 2019, 10:42:58 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 10, 2019, 10:17:33 PM
3D printed out some picatinny rails for my p17.


ok now, we gotta see some pics of those!!!!!!!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 10, 2019, 10:57:27 PM
First two came out junk so I found this one and ripped out a proto of this one and it turned out much better. I only need a small portion of if. The solid one is printing right now and I expect it to look the same.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 10, 2019, 11:21:02 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 10, 2019, 10:57:27 PM
First two came out junk so I found this one and ripped out a proto of this one and it turned out much better. I only need a small portion of if. The solid one is printing right now and I expect it to look the same.


what are you using it for?

on top? or underneath ? 

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 10, 2019, 11:36:39 PM
I plan to mount a small laser sight on it. Ethere underneath or on the side. If i do side I can drill and tap as there is some metal there on the bottom I feel the need to hog out the bracing where ill put a nut then add in some epoxy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 10, 2019, 11:43:45 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 10, 2019, 11:36:39 PM
I plan to mount a small laser sight on it. Ethere underneath or on the side. If i do side I can drill and tap as there is some metal there on the bottom I feel the need to hog out the bracing where ill put a nut then add in some epoxy.


coool  8)

ive been wanting to ad a small rail underneath on one of mine for a small bipod or laser.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 10, 2019, 11:59:56 PM
PM sent.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 11, 2019, 12:14:48 AM
must have left my P17 alone in its case for too long unsupervised,

it decided to clone itself  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 11, 2019, 12:16:47 AM
Maybe I should leave mine alone in a case for a while lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 11, 2019, 01:27:13 AM
Quote from: Insanity on February 11, 2019, 12:16:47 AM
Maybe I should leave mine alone in a case for a while lol.


couldnt hurt to try hahaha
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 11, 2019, 09:25:33 AM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 11, 2019, 12:14:48 AM
must have left my P17 alone in its case for too long unsupervised,

it decided to clone itself  8)


Wow you move fast!  HaHaHa!
Couple of nice looking shooters,there!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on February 12, 2019, 04:29:48 AM
Polished the wooden furniture on my springers. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 12, 2019, 06:10:00 PM
I shimmed my breech seal on my P17, and added 7 layers of alum tape. I achieved my goal of 400 fps with 8.6grn pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 12, 2019, 07:06:41 PM
Stared at 7 tins of pellets on my work desk that will be shot out of the KP, day dreaming about shooting paint balls at 75yds with it. Still waiting on one more tin from PA and the rest from FS.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 12, 2019, 08:05:32 PM
Worked the "Tune in a Tube" into a couple of springers. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 12, 2019, 10:21:50 PM
In the following order AA S510 .177 then Air Speed .25 and last but not least my RS II .22. Best of all I put 9 pellets through a single hole barely larger than the pellet and the first 5 were literally through the same hole then panic took over and the last 4 made the hole very slightly larger. I can do the stacked pellets with the RS II and S510 on a very regular basis but this is new with the Air Speed .25 I never expected to stack pellets with the semi automatic Air Speed but since I did the pellet probe mod this rifle is steadily improving in the accuracy department.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 13, 2019, 03:00:58 AM
My first five shots for the day, just made up some targets and here's the target and the gun that I shot them with.

Well I've had a chance to shoot all five of my Crosman 150's and this is definitely the best one of the bunch, it has
the best trigger, it shoots the best for me and it's really in decent shape for a gun that's almost my age.  It actually
seems to be the smoothest operating for any of them, the thing that I really like about the type 1's is the fact that
when the slide is back there's a lot of room to put the pellets in.
Of course I was using my 19.5 grain castings for this, these were from a 600 batch I did two days ago 8)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 13, 2019, 07:16:44 AM
Had my benjamin trail NP2 dropped off yesterday. Looks like I need a new barrel on it its most definitely bent right where it threads into the breach.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 13, 2019, 08:16:27 AM
Bugged Travis / OldPro
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 13, 2019, 09:07:11 AM
Just started an animation in blender using cycles render for 10 pictures of my Crosman 150's and by the looks of it it might be done today some time.  Takes a long time doing animation in cycles render on blender 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 13, 2019, 10:18:05 AM
Quote from: Insanity on February 13, 2019, 07:16:44 AM
Had my benjamin trail NP2 dropped off yesterday. Looks like I need a new barrel on it its most definitely bent right where it threads into the breach.


hey brother,
post up pics of that benji.

lots of barrel benders here,
they may be able to help you fix it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 13, 2019, 01:46:10 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 13, 2019, 10:18:05 AM
Quote from: Insanity on February 13, 2019, 07:16:44 AM
Had my benjamin trail NP2 dropped off yesterday. Looks like I need a new barrel on it its most definitely bent right where it threads into the breach.


hey brother,
post up pics of that benji.

lots of barrel benders here,
they may be able to help you fix it.

Started its own thread.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=154750.new#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=154750.new#new)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 13, 2019, 03:55:36 PM
My Chinese B3-2 got the "Tune in a Tube" treatment. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: prosportfan on February 13, 2019, 11:41:35 PM
Quote from: AG72 on September 20, 2018, 08:38:37 AM
Well i thought a tread about what we did that doesn't necesery need to involve shooting or buying stuff was needed, but feel free to post what you want.
I did some inventory check to see what pellets i have and what i need, i have pellets everywere, in my bags, in boxes, in a cabinet and just laying around... So i pulled everything out and started to sort them by brand and weight/size, i don't need to buy any Jsb this year, 33.95gr, 25gr, 18gr, 10.34 gr, 8.44gr and 7.33gr  will last some time, hopefuly my Diana 350 will like the 10.34...
And i need to shoot my 25 cals more...
So what did you do today?

Do you have any 20cals 👏in there?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 13, 2019, 11:56:29 PM
Ordered casting equipment.  :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 14, 2019, 12:23:05 AM
Quote from: prosportfan on February 13, 2019, 11:41:35 PM
Quote from: AG72 on September 20, 2018, 08:38:37 AM
Well i thought a tread about what we did that doesn't necesery need to involve shooting or buying stuff was needed, but feel free to post what you want.
I did some inventory check to see what pellets i have and what i need, i have pellets everywere, in my bags, in boxes, in a cabinet and just laying around... So i pulled everything out and started to sort them by brand and weight/size, i don't need to buy any Jsb this year, 33.95gr, 25gr, 18gr, 10.34 gr, 8.44gr and 7.33gr  will last some time, hopefuly my Diana 350 will like the 10.34...
And i need to shoot my 25 cals more...
So what did you do today?

Do you have any 20cals 👏in there?

Yes there are some H/N in 20 cals, and i think i have a jsb also...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 16, 2019, 10:03:26 AM
 Well what was me innocently planning on tightening some screws on a gas ram, has turned into a top secret project  8)
 All I can say is it involves a Dead president a buffalo and the Beeman LOGO  :-X
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 16, 2019, 10:53:03 AM
I just did a five shot group at 15 feet with my Crosman 150.  I love shooting these pistols 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 16, 2019, 11:01:44 AM
I checked the zero on the Air Speed this morning and after shooting at 50 yards and with zero at 25 yards it was shooting 1/2" low at 50 yards. At 10 yards it is shooting 2 mil dots high ( ~1.5" ) and parallax set for 10 yards no poi shift. The Hawke scope is pretty close to spot on for ranging using the parallax wheel increments .  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 16, 2019, 12:20:28 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 16, 2019, 10:03:26 AM
Well what was me innocently planning on tightening some screws on a gas ram, has turned into a top secret project  8)
 All I can say is it involves a Dead president a buffalo and the Beeman LOGO  :-X

 Well her it is ....

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1017346839/beeman-bison-dc-break-barrel-air-rifle-177-and-22-caliber-pellet-black-synthetic-stock-stainless-barrel-with-4x-32mm-scope (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1017346839/beeman-bison-dc-break-barrel-air-rifle-177-and-22-caliber-pellet-black-synthetic-stock-stainless-barrel-with-4x-32mm-scope)

 I call it the BMBB-2 Benjamin Marauder Beeman Bison  8)   .177 in a Beeman Bison break barrel stock. She weighs 9 LB 4 OZ and 43 1/4 " long, with a 14" LOP. Handles and shoulders like it was made for the jungle :)
(https://www.gunafrica.co.za/templates/general_wide/img/blank_10x7.gif)
 I blame Manny for the inspiration !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on February 18, 2019, 01:00:34 AM
I put my short stroke Crosman 66 back together. BUT I’ve found that I need a couple more parts I need to replace, a plastic barrel support and 2 pump arm roll pins. The old style types seem kind of too big.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 18, 2019, 02:11:23 AM
I did cast me up some more 19.6 grainers today, love shooting them from my pistols.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 19, 2019, 06:03:56 PM
I kept running across the extra MK177 barrel I had, so got out some tools on the dining room table,and made it over to fit my RC 1377.
  Wyatt Earp! HaHaHa!

(http://i.imgur.com/6xGr8iQ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/6xGr8iQ)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 19, 2019, 07:24:52 PM
Cleaned off the bench and took inventory of my spares for my next "lego gun" build.
 Last night I picked up a 16" LW .20 barrel off ebay... so it all begins again.
Think I'll start off with a 2400KT this time to get the most bang for my buck.

Dang rabbit hole.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 19, 2019, 07:42:32 PM
Made a patch pull out of 2.7mm weedeater string by splitting it. Melting it did not do as I wanted it too the patch kept pulling off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 19, 2019, 08:31:03 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 19, 2019, 07:24:52 PM
Cleaned off the bench and took inventory of my spares for my next "lego gun" build.
 Last night I picked up a 16" LW .20 barrel off ebay... so it all begins again.
Think I'll start off with a 2400KT this time to get the most bang for my buck.

Dang rabbit hole.

It's fun  to be able to change this stuff around! Now I wished I hadn't gotten rid of the spare carbine stock I had.. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 19, 2019, 10:58:11 PM
used my trembling finger to click "confirm order"

when my lady just now offered to buy me the diana skyhawk laminate ive been drooling over for a while now  8)  8)  8)


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 20, 2019, 06:06:23 AM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 19, 2019, 10:58:11 PM
used my trembling finger to click "confirm order"

when my lady just now offered to buy me the diana skyhawk laminate ive been drooling over for a while now  8)  8)  8)




You lucky guy!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 20, 2019, 08:30:22 AM
Sitting here looking through the posts on my favorite forum  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 20, 2019, 08:40:40 AM
Been at least a week since I did anything airgun related.
I'm trying to crawl out from under this rock of illness and dental work.
Monday afternoon I blew chunks all over a dentist and his assistant as they were taking an imprint of my upper gums..... twice. That had to be one of the worse feelings I've ever experienced and I'm pretty sure it was much better for either of them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 20, 2019, 08:55:53 AM
 ;) ;D Eeeuwww that's nasty but I understand when the dental tec was doing my full mouth x rays there were a couple times that the digital imaging devices that were used on the molars made me gag. Thankfully no chunks flew.  ::) ::)

Feel better my friend 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: uglymike on February 20, 2019, 09:22:04 AM
Drove 450 miles to Burt, Iowa and spent some time and $$ with Mike Melick.   8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 20, 2019, 11:17:40 AM
Trying to fix the leak in my rusty old 1077 i bought a coupl weeks ago, but no luck… could not get the pin out of the tube where the co2 is to get access to the trouble area...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on February 20, 2019, 11:23:40 AM
Cleaned and lubed my 90s 880. Gonna get back to my crosmans tonight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 20, 2019, 11:46:11 AM
Played with a couple LDC's that were causing pellet clipping I used a round file and my battery powered drill to open the bore of the LDC's slightly now no more clipping. Sometimes the LDC's are just way too close to the actual pellet diameter and the slightest deviation from perfect alignment with the rifle bore will cause pellet clipping and wild pellet trajectories. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 20, 2019, 11:47:53 AM
Quote from: AG72 on February 20, 2019, 11:17:40 AM
Trying to fix the leak in my rusty old 1077 i bought a coupl weeks ago, but no luck… could not get the pin out of the tube where the co2 is to get access to the trouble area...

 Here is a good repair post with great pictures for the 1077.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/ausarmscomau/crosman-1077-co2-air-rifle-seal-replacement-or-what-to-do-if-your-gun-leaks-gas/319558601475109/ (https://www.facebook.com/notes/ausarmscomau/crosman-1077-co2-air-rifle-seal-replacement-or-what-to-do-if-your-gun-leaks-gas/319558601475109/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 20, 2019, 12:33:42 PM
Quote from: uglymike on February 20, 2019, 09:22:04 AM
Drove 450 miles to Burt, Iowa and spent some time and $$ with Mike Melick.   8)

That would be an amazing trip.
 Can't imagine what knowledge he has and what it's like speaking to him in person.
Just doing it on the phone is great, Mike sure likes to talk!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 20, 2019, 12:35:23 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 20, 2019, 11:47:53 AM
Quote from: AG72 on February 20, 2019, 11:17:40 AM
Trying to fix the leak in my rusty old 1077 i bought a coupl weeks ago, but no luck… could not get the pin out of the tube where the co2 is to get access to the trouble area...

 Here is a good repair post with great pictures for the 1077.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/ausarmscomau/crosman-1077-co2-air-rifle-seal-replacement-or-what-to-do-if-your-gun-leaks-gas/319558601475109/ (https://www.facebook.com/notes/ausarmscomau/crosman-1077-co2-air-rifle-seal-replacement-or-what-to-do-if-your-gun-leaks-gas/319558601475109/)

Thank you for that link! Have been watching Youtube videos and they took apart the hole action,   but i see now that i don't need to....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 20, 2019, 01:34:43 PM
Shot the 1377 RC with the longer(MK177) barrel.  Seems to like RWS Domes pretty good. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 20, 2019, 02:17:21 PM
 ;) ;D Exchanged name calling and compared notes with Rocker1 about his new FX Crown and my Evanix Air Speed via text messages. If you look at his picture for man of the year ( GTA) he is a fugly ole redneck  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 20, 2019, 03:37:01 PM
Cleaned my new benjamin trail barrel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 20, 2019, 04:42:49 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on February 20, 2019, 02:17:21 PM
;) ;D Exchanged name calling and compared notes with Rocker1 about his new FX Crown and my Evanix Air Speed via text messages. If you look at his picture for man of the year ( GTA) he is a fugly ole redneck  ;D ;D ;D
I once mistakenly referred to him as "gator bait". Then realized a gator wouldn't even take a bite.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 20, 2019, 09:34:58 PM
Swung through Harbor Freight today and picked up a set of metric combo wrenches. 8mm to 25mm. They were on sale 14 pc set less than 20 bucks.

I had a set but it only went up to 15mm.

Now I am all set to tear down and 'inspect' the compressor this weekend :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 20, 2019, 09:39:59 PM
Found a new bourbon... 90 proof, woody, and cheaper than Jim....

Oh wait...

Does that count to anyone else but me?

 ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 20, 2019, 10:12:33 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 20, 2019, 09:42:54 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 20, 2019, 09:39:59 PM
Found a new bourbon... 90 proof, woody, and cheaper than Jim....

Oh wait...

Does that count to anyone else but me?

 ::)

Any pictures :)

Yea but there all blurry! :D

I think that is what my Squirrel is drinking!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 20, 2019, 10:18:24 PM
  ;D I took a snow day, and played with my .25 Bull Boss and 30 gr BBT cast slugs, got to 50 FPE, and that's all she's got in stock configuration.
 I am seeking a tad more power, I get 20 shots with a 743 FPS average over 20 shots from 3000 psi., from 730 FPS up to 758 and back to 730's.
 So next step will be line up close up and open up  8)
 Then I took a break from crono monotony, and shot for groups with my now working again Wildfire.  ;D
 After some random tinkering n' thinkering, I took a break decided to shoot off hand open sights with a Ruger Silent hawk  and inadvertently created a shoo'tin game. I had planted my Crazy 8 target on a slanted bail of peat moss, and had some tin cans I had just tossed behind them , to get out of the way of other things.
 So the game goes you shoot the CZ8 targets , but the cans roll around and block your shots, trick is to make an opening and shoot the cans so they roll out the front, and allow you to trip the CZ8 paddles.
 All in all I had a busy day  ;)

 The End
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 21, 2019, 06:31:34 AM
Made my FUGLY a bit fuglier, put a green laser on it, don't know how it will performe, test to follow...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 21, 2019, 07:03:30 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 20, 2019, 09:39:59 PM
Found a new bourbon... 90 proof, woody, and cheaper than Jim....

Oh wait...

Does that count to anyone else but me?

 ::)

If will help you shoot straighter then it would count. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on February 21, 2019, 07:58:32 AM
Worked on my metal Crosman 760 all night. Finally just gave up and adapted my 760 to take the 761xl foregrip. Spent most of the night polishing the pump tube and linkage. Looks good but I still need to strip and repaint the reciever.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 21, 2019, 09:02:49 AM
Measured the trigger pull on my RX2 1lb 6oz and crisp break on second stage so it is right in the sweet spot . I also verified the pellet speed and weight H&N 11.42gr FTT @ 900fps for ~20fpe. I still do not understand why nobody wants to buy this rifle. I am thinking I may just swap out the .20 barrel for a .22 barrel and just keep it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 21, 2019, 09:24:40 PM
Shot my benjamin trail np2 for the first time then tested some pellets at 10y.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 22, 2019, 12:09:30 PM
The Trail can be difficult to get a handle on.

Mine (a Titan actually) in .22 prefers H&N FTT pellets and a very light artillery hold with almost no shoulder pressure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Josan on February 22, 2019, 12:21:53 PM
Practiced on my standers for HFT on a 3cm spinner at 16m in the garden. Huma regulated BSA Goldstar SE 4,5mm 16J.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 22, 2019, 12:36:41 PM
i am currently staring out the window.........


waiting for the brown truck to deliver........


my diana skyhawk laminate ;D  ;D  ;D



definitely airgun related,but i may need a drink to calm my nerves hahahaha
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 22, 2019, 12:41:16 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 22, 2019, 12:36:41 PM
i am currently staring out the window.........


waiting for the brown truck to deliver........


my diana skyhawk laminate ;D  ;D  ;D



definitely airgun related,but i may need a drink to calm my nerves hahahaha

Yea saw that you were getting one, really looking forward to your reviews and comments. That's a great looking gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 22, 2019, 01:26:08 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on February 22, 2019, 12:41:16 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 22, 2019, 12:36:41 PM
i am currently staring out the window.........


waiting for the brown truck to deliver........


my diana skyhawk laminate ;D  ;D  ;D



definitely airgun related,but i may need a drink to calm my nerves hahahaha

Yea saw that you were getting one, really looking forward to your reviews and comments. That's a great looking gun.



i was really surprised it shipped already,
when i ordered PA's site said the .22 in laminate wouldnt be in stock till the 25th so i was planning on waiting.

ill be shooting it today and will post up my thoughts on it.

hope i get a good one,fingers crossed lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 22, 2019, 05:51:56 PM
Ran 100 CPP through the wookie to season the barrel I can see it did help. Mine you i'm not doing any extreme accuracy artillery holding if I did I may be able to pull a tighter group. 10y resting on a ammo can and pulled back lightly into my shoulder. So far I am happy with this gun and like it over my ruger impact max. I know some people may think its sloppy but after I get my first PCP to hunt with this is gonna be my attic range gun. For the $60 I have into it I cant be upset and it likes cheap pellets.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 22, 2019, 06:41:00 PM
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oh boy!!!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 22, 2019, 07:41:50 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 22, 2019, 06:41:00 PM
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oh boy!!!  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

It's what's inside that counts!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 22, 2019, 07:44:29 PM
hmmmmmmmmmm lol

i cant seem to take a pic that shows how good the stock looks in person lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 22, 2019, 08:28:24 PM
Looks pretty good, need a shot in bright light with no flash ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 22, 2019, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on February 22, 2019, 08:28:24 PM
Looks pretty good, need a shot in bright light with no flash ;)





the flash seems to bring out the colors, but im going to take some better pics tomorrow  ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 23, 2019, 02:56:47 AM
Bought a Tinbum tuning full drop in kit with my hw50s and inserted that, and cut my thumb so i bled all over the gun... And i put a scope on my new girl also, now i need to clean her, the floor and the table and put a plaster on my thumb...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 23, 2019, 02:57:42 AM
Quote from: starlingassassin on February 22, 2019, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on February 22, 2019, 08:28:24 PM
Looks pretty good, need a shot in bright light with no flash ;)





the flash seems to bring out the colors, but im going to take some better pics tomorrow  ;D



Gorgeus gun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 23, 2019, 04:54:30 AM
Headed to a farm equipment auction to find a rotary tiller or harrow for a compact tractor so I can get my shooting lanes opened up and plant a garden in them. Target practice and pest control all in one lane. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on February 23, 2019, 05:13:20 AM
Went back to my 90s 880, stabilized the barrel and recrowned it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 23, 2019, 08:38:30 AM
I just did a five shot string with my favorite Crosman 150 using my cast 19.6 grain Hunters 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonnie on February 23, 2019, 10:57:59 AM
I installed the Hajimoto tune kit, and shimmed the regulator to 1400 psi in my .22 Gauntlet last night.
Installed the lighter trigger spring and adjusted the sear. What an improvement! ;D
Also re-crowned the barrel and cleaned up the breech.
Filled the bottle to 3000 psi before I went to bed to check for leaks. So far, so good this morning.
Hope to get a chance to try it out today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2019, 08:47:40 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on February 23, 2019, 08:38:30 AM
I just did a five shot string with my favorite Crosman 150 using my cast 19.6 grain Hunters 8)

Dang,you hit a squirrel with that,and it'll be like hitting him with a VW bug!   Nice shooting! ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 23, 2019, 09:13:36 PM
I shot 9 5-shot groups with my 152gr cast bullets out of my Slayer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 24, 2019, 05:09:00 AM
Took my 1740 completely down to remove a stuck cart.
As long as I had it down did a little testing to see that a Maximus trigger pack does fit, and it will fit in a 392P stock....with a little work in the wood and a longer tube.
 Then clipped two coils on the hammer spring to get better use of the power adjuster.
 Put it all back together and shot a while in the family room.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 24, 2019, 07:01:25 AM
Did you put an access hole in the tube to get future stuck carts out? A properly place hole in the tube near the nipple end of the cart would do nicely. Just make it big enough to insert a pick to coax a stuck cart out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 24, 2019, 07:42:11 AM
Duhho!
Nope, I forgot about that mod until you mentioned it now.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/LavishFluffyHapuka-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 24, 2019, 07:45:48 AM
I drill each of mine as I have them apart. It's a feature I would like to see in all C02 guns with "closed/capped" tubes.

PS. "closed/capped" should not be confused with pressurized C02 tubes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 24, 2019, 08:19:15 AM
I haven't shot anything yet today but I plan on spending some time with this guy...
One of my grab n go kits.
MrodAir Target Master with Master Blaster carbine kit.
.177 w/LH receiver. Holographic Red Dot.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 24, 2019, 08:42:20 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2019, 08:47:40 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on February 23, 2019, 08:38:30 AM
I just did a five shot string with my favorite Crosman 150 using my cast 19.6 grain Hunters 8)

Dang,you hit a squirrel with that,and it'll be like hitting him with a VW bug!   Nice shooting! ;D ;D
I'll be hunting the red squirrels during the warmer months this coming summer with one of my Crosman 150's, more than likely the one in my signature 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 24, 2019, 09:17:42 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on February 24, 2019, 08:42:20 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2019, 08:47:40 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on February 23, 2019, 08:38:30 AM
I just did a five shot string with my favorite Crosman 150 using my cast 19.6 grain Hunters 8)

Dang,you hit a squirrel with that,and it'll be like hitting him with a VW bug!   Nice shooting! ;D ;D
I'll be hunting the red squirrels during the warmer months this coming summer with one of my Crosman 150's, more than likely the one in my signature 8)

That is one nice looking pistol!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 24, 2019, 11:41:41 AM
For my 1377RC...just did the ice maker tubing for the transfer port. 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 24, 2019, 11:43:58 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 24, 2019, 07:42:11 AM
Duhho!
Nope, I forgot about that mod until you mentioned it now.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/LavishFluffyHapuka-size_restricted.gif)

Don't feel bad, I just learned yesterday that the shroud on an Aspen / Freedom has a cap on it that can be removed. I had been removing the entire shroud before :P That of course ended up in having to re-zero each time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 24, 2019, 12:08:02 PM
Manage to get a 3ft. harrow at the auction yesterday. Needs a little work on the frame, the gangs and discs are in real good shape. It won't be long if this weather ever quits I will have my old shooting lanes opened up and ready to use. One lane will have a shooting house with electric run to it so I don't have string extension cords all over the place.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 24, 2019, 12:19:01 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on February 24, 2019, 12:08:02 PM
Manage to get a 3ft. harrow at the auction yesterday. Needs a little work on the frame, the gangs and discs are in real good shape. It won't be long if this weather ever quits I will have my old shooting lanes opened up and ready to use. One lane will have a shooting house with electric run to it so I don't have string extension cords all over the place.

Are you going to build it so you can shoot all year?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 24, 2019, 12:26:47 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 24, 2019, 12:19:01 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on February 24, 2019, 12:08:02 PM
Manage to get a 3ft. harrow at the auction yesterday. Needs a little work on the frame, the gangs and discs are in real good shape. It won't be long if this weather ever quits I will have my old shooting lanes opened up and ready to use. One lane will have a shooting house with electric run to it so I don't have string extension cords all over the place.

Are you going to build it so you can shoot all year?

That's the plan, tired of the wet, blowy, cold, hot mess.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 24, 2019, 12:29:46 PM
Some heat and AC would be really nice. There are window AC units that have a heat pump and they work quite well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on February 24, 2019, 12:44:54 PM
I contemplated long and hard about taking my Varmint and converting to .177.  I have the parts on-hand, but the weather is annoying me and I left my cratex cone (for cleaning the leade) in the shed.  >sigh<
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 24, 2019, 02:11:57 PM
did a tiny bit of trigger adjustment and proceeded to clang some steel  8)  8)


man im loving this thing!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 24, 2019, 03:12:30 PM
Very cool gun! BTW you need to edit your footer ;) It's no long "on order" :)

Nothing as exciting as a new toy!

I 'tuned' the Yong Heng a little today. Mostly applied form a gasket to all the fittings to reduce leaks. That's about it for me today.

I have a full bottle so might get out and shoot the Aspen some this afternoon. A full bottle gets me at least 200 rounds so it should do while the permatex sets up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on February 24, 2019, 08:59:28 PM
Three generations teamed up today to reinstall the steering column in the '73 Ford F100.  I was under the hood; my son was inside.  The second grandson was handing me tools, etc.  Only one small mistake - Reverse was where 2nd gear should be.  (Yes, Manual Shift)
"How is that airgun related?" you ask.
Duuuhhh!  I am going to use the truck to go to the woods to hunt squirrels.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Knothead on February 24, 2019, 09:33:09 PM
Started to reseal my Daisy model 99.  Got the spring together then we had a grass fire call so it will wait until next time I am in the shop to see bb's.
Little fire, people shouldn't burn trash w/o prepping the area, having a hose etc.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 25, 2019, 06:41:37 AM
dug a bunch of pellets out of my duct seal pellet trap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 25, 2019, 01:18:18 PM
Warning long rant! Yesterday i got some pellet testing done with my hw50s .22, brought a bunch of pellets but i thought it probably will shoot the field target trophy most accurate so started shooting with them and got the scope centered at 19 meters and shot some cans and spinners, love the feeling of this gun, the size is perfect! Then after maybe 50 shots i did some chrony shooting 175 m/s, 574 ft/s, and then Jsb GTO 225 m/s, 738 ft/s, pleased with those numbers! Set up some papertargets and was way off... Looked at the gun and the scope had creeped backwards and was almost on it's way off... There was no stop pin in the mounts so thats why. Luckily i had brought with me another scope, a bushnell banner 4*32 with a better mount so i centered it and shoot maybe 50 more shots, then changed to Jsb GTO but only got "plinking accurasy",  maybe if i shot them more they would be better but they are much more expensive than the h/n so i stick to those, shot some Crosman domed also but they where so different in size that i stop shooting with them. After some more shots with h/n and adjusting the scope all the time (wich i thought was caused by the gun breaking in) i did some chrony shooting, and noticed the speed was down under 150 m/s! Whata... So i stopped shooting and started googling, i figured out that the "problem" might be the tbt kit, cause i put in all the washers and the tophat the spring got so tight it could not expand enough and therefore the speed got lower, atleast i think that was the case, please enlight me if it isn't so! So i took the gun apart and when i tried to remove the springguide it broke... Then after some swearing i put in the original springguide and got the gun together and it wont engage... Took the gun apart again, removed the washers and put the gun together and it wont engage... Did that a numbers of times and no matter what i did it didn't engage... Then i gave up and put the gun away and mumbeling some dark words, today when i got home from work i took the gun apart and removed the tophat, and installed a sleeve and put the gun together and it engaged! Happy days! Inserted a pellet and testfire it, worked perfect, shot some more into the safetybox, no problem!  So, now i need to wait until i can do some chrony shooting next weekend to see what speed it has now... The good side of this is that i can strip and put the gun together in my sleep now....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 25, 2019, 01:22:58 PM
Glad it turned out better for you. It's very frustrating when things don't go right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 25, 2019, 02:07:12 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 25, 2019, 01:22:58 PM
Glad it turned out better for you. It's very frustrating when things don't go right.

Thank you! Yes i hope it's ok now, realy want it to be so
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 25, 2019, 02:21:08 PM
 I played hooky from work ! :) Well actually my truck is iced in, maybe I will head out soon and try getting in it again, but till then it's airgun play time  ;D
 I finished my fake 30 rd mag on my Maximus BMG project, maybe I will see if it made it shoot any more fantastic than it already did, and then ... ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 25, 2019, 03:13:58 PM
I'm still fart'n around with my co2 pistol's 8)  Today I made another short animated/video youtube . . . enjoy if you like!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dCAMedNswc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dCAMedNswc)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 25, 2019, 03:58:38 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on February 25, 2019, 03:13:58 PM
I'm still fart'n around with my co2 pistol's 8)  Today I made another short animated/video youtube . . . enjoy if you like!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dCAMedNswc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dCAMedNswc)

For some reason that made me think it would be fun to do a dueling style walk 10 paces turn and shoot competition.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 27, 2019, 07:47:38 PM
I got tired of searching for a suitable case for my new 1701P
Drastic times deserve drastic measures...  :D
I have a couple of old Briefcases...(those were what we used for files before laptops)
I had some left over egg crate packing from previous gun purchases thanks to Bill (Avator).
Bought a yard of green felt and put my old motorcycle seat building knowledge to work.
 A can of spray adhesive and some scissor work and... TA-DA... custom gun case.
Got a couple wrinkles but still am happy with the outcome!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 27, 2019, 07:54:12 PM
 ;) Scott you talented devil you  ;D ;D

All I did was set up my HP oil/water filter to the one work top by the Freedom 8 after the wife leaves for work tomorrow I will pressure test by dead heading to a 4500 psi tank and time the pressurizing  of the filter to 2500 PSI
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 27, 2019, 07:58:23 PM
Thanks buddy, this took all of 30 minutes... You should see my motorcycle seats.
Here is two of "several" ;)
The "Red Bike" was a DOHC CB750 I sold cuz it was gonna kill me.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 27, 2019, 08:44:03 PM
Changed the PC77  to .22 cal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 27, 2019, 08:48:00 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 27, 2019, 07:58:23 PM
Thanks buddy, this took all of 30 minutes... You should see my motorcycle seats.
Here is two of "several" ;)
The "Red Bike" was a DOHC CB750 I sold cuz it was gonna kill me.  :o
Back in the day I commuted 55 miles each way to DC from my home in VA on a 1977 CB 750F year round except when snow was forecast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 27, 2019, 08:52:33 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on February 27, 2019, 08:48:00 PM
Back in the day I commuted 55 miles each way to DC from my home in VA on a 1977 CB 750F year round except when snow was forecast.
I knew I liked you for some reason...  ;)


Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 27, 2019, 08:44:03 PM
Changed the PC77  to .22 cal.
Not too many know what a PC77 is. Mine started out that way too... Congrats.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 27, 2019, 08:56:17 PM
I have what used to be a PC77 or two around here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 27, 2019, 08:58:51 PM
Tested new SS 2 valve prototype then cast ~500 slugs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 27, 2019, 09:19:36 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 27, 2019, 08:52:33 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on February 27, 2019, 08:48:00 PM
Back in the day I commuted 55 miles each way to DC from my home in VA on a 1977 CB 750F year round except when snow was forecast.
I knew I liked you for some reason...  ;)


Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 27, 2019, 08:44:03 PM
Changed the PC77  to .22 cal.
Not too many know what a PC77 is. Mine started out that way too... Congrats.

Yep,bought brand new from Wally World,date of manufacture  Aug. 2010.  Has, made for me, black walnut grips and fore end.
Lots of red tree rats only got to see it once.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 27, 2019, 09:20:47 PM
Quote from: avator on February 27, 2019, 08:56:17 PM
I have what used to be a PC77 or two around here.

"used to be"??? lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 27, 2019, 09:24:08 PM
Oh yeah, those things go under the knife and wrench almost instantly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 28, 2019, 02:04:08 AM
Set up my new HP filter and ran a pressure test. The freedom 8 ran for ~10 minutes to reach 3500 PSI. So that will add 10 minutes of run time to the usual 90 minute fill time for the SCBA tanks
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on February 28, 2019, 02:39:58 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 28, 2019, 01:02:05 AM
Stacking pellets for the last 20 minutes ;)


(https://usercontent.irccloud-cdn.com/file/LxxCAY1j/20190227_221207.jpg)

Haha 😁!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on February 28, 2019, 11:03:17 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 28, 2019, 01:02:05 AM
Stacking pellets for the last 20 minutes ;)


(https://usercontent.irccloud-cdn.com/file/LxxCAY1j/20190227_221207.jpg)

Too easy with the hornets! Try it with Premiere Domes! :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 28, 2019, 11:06:00 AM
Added a light to my shooting box.  Might need to add a plate across.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/52793022_2391985100841389_7216883145751134208_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=5f4cb1cb03b2fac5c5fc8db3124ac1bc&oe=5CE03550)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 28, 2019, 11:25:31 AM
Melting down spent ammo to make new ammo. Enjoying the new moulds from NOE. Getting ready to order skid plates for tractor so can get serious with the jungle without busting something. Want to get one shooting lane built before the summer rains get here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on February 28, 2019, 02:37:14 PM
I topped off all 3 of my tanks 2 - SCBA 45 minute tanks and my Joe B Guppy. If tomorrow is nice I will take a ride out to Brookhaven range for some long distance shooting with the .30 Marauder and Air Speed .25

By blowing a fan across my shop compressor virtually all the moisture is wrung out of the air before it hits the Freedom 8. when I finished off the HP tanks lots of water droplets from stage 1 tank. Moisture trap after the Freedom 8 air was virtually bone dry. I am still going to use a  HP desiccant filter after the moisture trap and before the air tanks. That will guarantee dry air in the tanks and the PCP's
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 28, 2019, 06:13:56 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on February 28, 2019, 11:25:31 AM
Want to get one shooting lane built before the summer rains get here.

As opposed to the fall hurricane, winter rains, and spring rains?

You may want to invest in a pair of "waders" for shooting attire Kris.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 28, 2019, 06:16:48 PM
I got my new 1399 stock mounted to the 1377 RC with the longer barrel. Dug around, and used 459 mounts to ad a little 4x (Daisy) scope
to it. Sighted in shooting matchsticks taped to my target. 8) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on February 28, 2019, 06:47:12 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 28, 2019, 11:06:00 AM
Added a light to my shooting box.  Might need to add a plate across.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/52793022_2391985100841389_7216883145751134208_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=5f4cb1cb03b2fac5c5fc8db3124ac1bc&oe=5CE03550)


Ooo I need to make one of those. That’s neat.

Been dreading working on and cleaning my Crosman 766b BUT it actually stayed together, unlike my 766a or am77 (2100). I think I put one of the washers on in the wrong order. I actually found it that way. That washer is absent on my other guns.

I’m still missing a couple of parts for the 766b.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 28, 2019, 09:37:37 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 28, 2019, 06:13:56 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on February 28, 2019, 11:25:31 AM
Want to get one shooting lane built before the summer rains get here.

As opposed to the fall hurricane, winter rains, and spring rains?

You may want to invest in a pair of "waders" for shooting attire Kris.

Way ahead of ya Scott. We don't have much rain in the spring in this area, start drying out in march and the summer stuff don't start until June. With this weather pattern the way it is I have no idea what it is going to do next. Half the battle with my property is the wet, soggy ground that is common here. When it does dries out the ground is like concrete. It goes from one extreme to another. I just take it one day at time here. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 01, 2019, 05:54:06 AM
Made a new safetybox cause the old one got so many holes that the stuffing falls out...
You need a box, some old clothes that mysteriusly have shrunken during the past months, something hard, this time i used a frypan, but steelplates work also, some strong tape and a sissor, wrapp the clothes and pack them tight in the bottom, then the frypan and then some more layers of clothes, tape the box together and testfire at it, best to do that outside and not against your better halfs vintage vas collection...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 02, 2019, 02:37:39 PM
Cleaned up the replacement .22 barrel for my Varmint.  It was chock-full of various unidentifiable substances along with good ol' Cosmolene.  I cleaned up the leade and deburred the transfer port, then touched up the crown.  I may end up lopping off a centimeter or so of the muzzle and start fresh, but we'll see.  Barrel definitely has a choke.  I then reattached the barrel, including adding an o-ring to the breech.  This particular Varmint came to me without one as well as missing a couple set screws... Not really worried about any of these things- it was purchased with an understanding that it was a SPA PR900, a pre-assembled kit-gun.  :)  To keep things kosher, I also attached the second barrel band- this is one PCP that I know will benefit.  If the barrel was only 10" or so, I think you could get by with just one...

Then I pumped it up to 1k and will let it sit until next weekend.

Side Note: coulda sworn I ordered a .177 barrel from PA when I placed my order, but what I have received is a .22 barrel.  I'll have to double check... and again, not too worried.  The original barrel will likely be chopped down and repurposed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 02, 2019, 05:48:11 PM
Started to make a shooting platform for my window. It just slides down over the sill. Might just need to brace the longer part ( easy peasy ) I'll see if I have some plywood around for the rest, and the sand bag area. Or a 1x6.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/53611067_2344365199129118_1259002377864740864_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=2d082462d902165586e66b201749a502&oe=5CE644E2)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 02, 2019, 05:53:29 PM
Not bad for some scrap wood and limited space.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 02, 2019, 06:12:53 PM
Quote from: Insanity on March 02, 2019, 05:53:29 PM
Not bad for some scrap wood and limited space.

Well I could put a table, but it would take up alot of space. At least with this. I can pull it up, and set it to the side.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 02, 2019, 07:34:56 PM
Cool idea, looks like you have a bit or real estate out there too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 02, 2019, 07:37:43 PM
He can hang a gong 60m out so that's a good range I say.

I bought one of these in red. It may go on my p17 or XDS I dunno yet.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/iprotec-q-series-laser-sight (https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/iprotec-q-series-laser-sight)

4 packs of these to total 1728 targets.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/rangemaxx-self-sticking-spot-shots (https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/rangemaxx-self-sticking-spot-shots)

3d printing a rifle rest to go on a tripod.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 02, 2019, 08:00:35 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on March 02, 2019, 07:34:56 PM
Cool idea, looks like you have a bit or real estate out there too!

Thanks, I got an acre. Kinda narrow but long.

Quote from: Insanity on March 02, 2019, 07:37:43 PM
He can hang a gong 60m out so that's a good range I say.

Oh I can shoot more, I just need to do some landscaping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 02, 2019, 08:07:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiKZth5iBz4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiKZth5iBz4)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 02, 2019, 08:19:56 PM
 After cleaning up yet another white mess, and making room for more of that cold yucky stuff, I wandered around looking for my .25 Bull Boss mags, I think it is the only gun that I only have 2 mags for. About 2 weeks ago I had the same dilemma, and almost ordered a couple extras, then I found them, now MIA again ::) So I am still looking for my mags so I can shoot :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 02, 2019, 08:56:31 PM
I found these cases on Amazon and purchased one for each air gun I have that uses a magazine.  In the case for the .25 Mrod, it fits 3 magazines, the degassing tool, a couple allen wrenches for tuning and a couple spare o-rings.  They are also much easier to find than single magazine!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 02, 2019, 10:31:53 PM
I bought 3 of them cases then also... wish I bought more now  :-[  :D Good news is I just found one of my mags tossed in a box of cast HP slugs I was planning on shooting   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on March 03, 2019, 12:20:15 AM
Nothing, but we did take photos of early Bluebonnets in Big Bend NP.  I'm starting to miss my frauleins.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonnie on March 03, 2019, 11:39:44 AM
I'm going to tear down my .22 Gauntlet to fix a slow air leak. It leaks about 500 psi in a week. The weather is too bad to shoot anyway.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 03, 2019, 12:04:38 PM
I made a animated/and video youtube of my latest Crosman 150 8)  Fooling around with Blender2.79, photography, Gimp2, Openshot and a video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdZ36WQwnMg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdZ36WQwnMg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 03, 2019, 01:41:13 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 03, 2019, 12:04:38 PM
I made a animated/and video youtube of my latest Crosman 150 8)  Fooling around with Blender2.79, photography, Gimp2, Openshot and a video clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdZ36WQwnMg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdZ36WQwnMg)
Very cool. I love seeing these old classics up and running. I hope to have a small collection of these treasures myself one day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 03, 2019, 01:48:21 PM
Thanks DivilsLuck !!! Soon I'm thinking of attempting a model in Blender 2.79 using the first two photo's in the beginning of the animation.  I've been watching how people have been modelling hand guns in Blender.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 03, 2019, 01:51:40 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 03, 2019, 01:48:21 PM
Thanks DivilsLuck !!! Soon I'm thinking of attempting a model in Blender 2.79 using the first two photo's in the beginning of the animation.  I've been watching how people have been modelling hand guns in Blender.
Another airgunning skill I need to master is making these awesome YT videos you folks put together. Sounds like a job for DL jr... These young in’s are waaaay more tech savvy than me. Lol!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2019, 07:44:29 PM
I have been crunching a lot of numbers...And I mean a lot.
AlchemyAirwerks, Mountainair, Alliancehobby, MagnumAirpower, plus more for all the parts needed for my next build.
 Even had a spreadsheet put together for each and compared to Crosman's prices for the individual parts.
  Well.... PA won out with a complete 2260MB. For all the parts I wanted it just economically came out the best to buy a brand new gun for parts.  :o
 So now the "Deed is done", and when it gets here, let's see what happens.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2019, 08:34:30 PM
I didn't know you could BUY them in Chi-town let alone use them.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 03, 2019, 08:46:30 PM
Modified a gong for N.U.A.H. practice, and made a stand for it. Also cleaned out my duct seal pellet trap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on March 04, 2019, 01:22:54 AM
Pulled out my Model 1 today. I first noticed something wasn't straight and realized the barrel and shroud wasn't secure. It had a little wiggle to it. The last time I shot the rifle, I couldn't get it to stack pellets. It was driving me nutz so I put it away. >:( Turns out the barrel band was on backwards and it wasnt stabilizing the barrel. Seems ok now. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 04, 2019, 06:57:14 AM
After i bougt my hatsan 95 springer in november i have not fired it once, just took it apart to install the vortex gasram, and when put together it didn´t engage, no matter what i did, so i put the gun away, today i woke up and just took the gun apart and put it together and she works… well almost, the safety feels a bit mushy but not gonna take her apart again! shot 10 shots over the chrony with jsb 25.39gr and she average around 555-557 ft/s wich maybe is a bit low but i don´t care right now, just happy she works...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 04, 2019, 10:27:29 AM
Quote from: mav72 on March 04, 2019, 01:22:54 AM
Pulled out my Model 1 today. I first noticed something wasn't straight and realized the barrel and shroud wasn't secure. It had a little wiggle to it. The last time I shot the rifle, I couldn't get it to stack pellets. It was driving me nutz so I put it away. >:( Turns out the barrel band was on backwards and it wasnt stabilizing the barrel. Seems ok now. ;D

Yea I need to clean out my pellet trap. Its about 15 lbs heavier now :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 04, 2019, 10:35:13 AM
Getting ready to ship out an air rifle
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 04, 2019, 12:40:37 PM
I broke my last Air Speed magazine!   :o  Those steel spring retainers aren't very durable!  They all have o-rings now...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 04, 2019, 01:50:30 PM
Trying to find a sponge big enough to soak the flooded mess I got last night. Hunting up welding supplies to build a trailer hitch for the backhoe.  Hopefully this weekend it will dry out enough to work on the shooting lanes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 04, 2019, 05:06:06 PM
Sat and dreamed about airguns that I can't afford, don't need and would get momma po'd if purchased.
Woke up and went back to work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 04, 2019, 05:17:20 PM
Boxed up and sent out BSA R10 SE to a fellow GTA member. I just hope he finds it as boringly accurate as I did  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 04, 2019, 07:06:22 PM
Broke the scope on my trail.  :'(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 04, 2019, 07:32:06 PM
I cast some 30 grain slugs from the 217-30-FN NOE mold this morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 04, 2019, 08:06:27 PM
Well I cursed a blue streak after the bolt handle on my brand new Diana Bandit snapped off!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7927/33407403518_ed5e5e7d70_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SU6FaQ)20190304_172742 (https://flic.kr/p/SU6FaQ) by Tom Whit (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152306872@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 04, 2019, 08:19:22 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on March 04, 2019, 08:06:27 PM
Well I cursed a blue streak after the bolt handle on my brand new Diana Bandit snapped off!

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Made me curse just seeing it. What happened?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 04, 2019, 09:26:25 PM
I installed a Tim Hill Matched Parts Kit in my .25 Mrod today. It’s now shooting the 33.95 grain Jsb’s at 820 FPS producing 50.3 FPE!  It’s going to be a Critter Smack Down! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 04, 2019, 10:15:28 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on March 04, 2019, 08:19:22 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on March 04, 2019, 08:06:27 PM
Well I cursed a blue streak after the bolt handle on my brand new Diana Bandit snapped off!

Made me curse just seeing it. What happened?

Metal fatigue plan and simple. When I first got the gun it was really hard to rack in the pellets. So much so I had to push on the back of the bolt! Turned out that was due to a very sharp flange on the lead. Also the spring is pretty stiff as stock and requires some cocking effort.

Tonight I picked it up, went to cock it, and the handle snapped off in my hand.

It's going back. Not even a week old. Maybe 100 rounds through it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on March 04, 2019, 11:34:45 PM
Adjusted the first and second stage travel on the trigger of my new Hw30 Laminate. Test shot it a bunch of times in the basement. So accurate at only 8 yards it's boring.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 05, 2019, 11:49:29 AM
Cleaned the barrel on my hatsan 95, dirrty girl... Then shot 20 h/n field target trophy into the safetybox, she is loud when shot indoors...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 05, 2019, 08:49:48 PM
Rebuilt my .22 Mrod...  twice!  Still not where I want it, so I'll try again tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 05, 2019, 09:41:15 PM
The 760 Pumpmaster still will not go all the way to full cock after three disassemblies.  I am at wit's end!?!
It hold pressure nicely though.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on March 05, 2019, 09:57:54 PM
Searched for more Benji's...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: limbshaker on March 05, 2019, 10:30:18 PM
Put a coat of boiled linseed oil on my Venom Vantage stock. Starting to look a little warmer and darker.  ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/CsjhkLQl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/REHRIqFl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mzaLDnWl.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 05, 2019, 10:33:59 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on March 05, 2019, 10:27:30 PM
Learned more on law.


Also looking at/for info on tuning a PRod to 20+fpe. Some parts i see require mods to the main body tube :/

Have you considered the SS Balanced Valve from JSAR?  I installed the SS Valve and a larger TP and went from 627.12fps/15.84fpe to 868.26fps/30.36fpe with no other mods to the gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 06, 2019, 08:10:58 PM
Serviced my YH Compressor.  Fresh oil, new filters and freshly dried desiccant.  It's ready to fill some air guns!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 06, 2019, 08:13:47 PM
Built another long range gong. This one has a bit of a bonus, and positive report when a direct bullseye is achieved...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 06, 2019, 09:12:03 PM
Worked on the Seneca Aspen a bit.

Dressed the crown and lead. Placed a paper bushing in the shroud ring,  there was some play between the ring and the shroud. Also found one of the plastic 'bushings' inside the shroud was just a little loose so tightened that.

Something happened today that prompted me to get after it. I was out shooting and it was not doing so well groups were out to 2" plus and inconsistent.

At one point I let the gun slip out of my lap and it hit the dirt barrel tip first. Not hard but had to clean the shroud cap a little.

My next shot was way off from the previous groups, had to move the scope zero quite a bit to get it in line. Strangely though it started to group better. This got me to thinking "You know this barrel is loose some how"!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on March 07, 2019, 02:43:53 AM
Went to the Fred Hall fishing show. Saw a guy sitting alone manning a Umarex/Ruger airgun booth. So, I decided to pay a visit. Might as well get my fix. So he demonstrates safety procedures and I get to shoot. Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack! And one more for the road. Smack! I think it was only supposed to be three shots but the guy let me because he was bored out of his mind.  ;D Must have been good luck because a couple of families with kids showed up to shoot after. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 07, 2019, 08:47:36 AM
More plinking with the Cromsan 150 in my signature . . . a natural cabin fever cure 8)

25 shots in the picture, five in each group.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on March 07, 2019, 08:57:25 AM
That is some fine shooting Wayne!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 07, 2019, 04:40:04 PM
Shipped the Beeman RX2 to another GTA member for their future fun  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 07, 2019, 09:21:01 PM
I shipped my Air Speed back to JSAR so the experts can work on it and I won't screw it up!   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on March 07, 2019, 09:52:29 PM
Polished some mould pins, sized some slugs, and worked on building a PID controller for my Lee pot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 07, 2019, 09:54:24 PM
 I put my air rifle skills to fixing a snapped off fitting on a hydraulic  ram, cut off the fitting where it was welded to the cylinder, drilled and re taped pipe threads and made a new fitting, now the quick connect on the bobcat is push button again  ;D
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 07, 2019, 10:03:26 PM
Ordered a new Synthetic stocked FX Crown with 600mm .22 barrel
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 07, 2019, 10:03:38 PM
Broken Diana Bandit went back to PA  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 07, 2019, 10:16:09 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 07, 2019, 10:03:26 PM
Ordered a new Synthetic stocked FX Crown with 600mm .22 barrel

SWEET!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on March 07, 2019, 10:19:24 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 07, 2019, 10:03:26 PM
Ordered a new Synthetic stocked FX Crown with 600mm .22 barrel


Wow - wee,  now you're cooking with gas.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 07, 2019, 11:13:08 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on March 07, 2019, 10:19:24 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 07, 2019, 10:03:26 PM
Ordered a new Synthetic stocked FX Crown with 600mm .22 barrel


Wow - wee,  now you're cooking with gas.
;D ;D ;D Actually HPA  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 08, 2019, 12:06:06 AM
I've been plinking on and off  all day, just did another five shot group.  It sure is nice to cast my own pellets because it's a never ending supply of lead when you recover the shot pellets.  I pretty much shoot only 100% pure lead these days and if I get any .177 pellets they go in another coffee can.  I did another animation/slideshow youtube this morning too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHWJJEpEi8U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHWJJEpEi8U)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 08, 2019, 07:41:49 AM
Resisted ordering one of those Hatsan closeouts from another thread.... that's related.. right?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 08, 2019, 08:10:59 AM
Quote from: avator on March 08, 2019, 07:41:49 AM
Resisted ordering one of those Hatsan closeouts from another thread.... that's related.. right?
;D ;D Come on Bill you know resistance is futile  ;)  ::) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 08, 2019, 08:27:01 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 08, 2019, 08:10:59 AM
Quote from: avator on March 08, 2019, 07:41:49 AM
Resisted ordering one of those Hatsan closeouts from another thread.... that's related.. right?
;D ;D Come on Bill you know resistance is futile  ;)  ::) ;D
Not gonna happen.... I dropped a casual mention on Betty Lou which was promptly met with the "stink eye".... case closed. I could probably push the issue or just order the gun but, I kinda like how life is right now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 08, 2019, 08:28:44 AM
Quote from: avator on March 08, 2019, 08:27:01 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 08, 2019, 08:10:59 AM
Quote from: avator on March 08, 2019, 07:41:49 AM
Resisted ordering one of those Hatsan closeouts from another thread.... that's related.. right?
;D ;D Come on Bill you know resistance is futile  ;)  ::) ;D
Not gonna happen.... I dropped a casual mention on Betty Lou which was promptly met with the "stink eye".... case closed. I could probably push the issue or just order the gun but, I kinda like how life is right now.
;) ;D Try again when she feels better right now while she is under the weather = bad timing on your part  :o ::) ::) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 08, 2019, 08:33:57 AM
I did a double take on those Hatsan's myself and thought man at that price it's sure hard to resist but I simply can't afford it right now :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 08, 2019, 08:37:14 AM
I read the last series of posts on the matter to Betty Lou and she asked me how much the gun was... I guess $249 was the wrong answer. She very quickly came up with 5 options for the use of $249, none of which were airgun related.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 08, 2019, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: avator on March 08, 2019, 08:37:14 AM
I read the last series of posts on the matter to Betty Lou and she asked me how much the gun was... I guess $249 was the wrong answer. She very quickly came up with 5 options for the use of $249, none of which were airgun related.

LOL!  I never discuss price with my wife!  She doesn't tell me what she spends on a new purse, so I don't tell her what I send on a new air gun!  The last time she asked what a gun cost it was a refurbed Gamo Whisper that was under $100.  So. now she thinks all my air guns cost under $100 and I'll be darned if I'll dispel that rumor!  LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 08, 2019, 09:37:29 AM
 :o Mine went on lin and looked at prices for the guns I have and what the scopes cost so I always  :o ::) ::) tell her It was purchased used on GTA  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 08, 2019, 09:45:36 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 08, 2019, 09:37:29 AM
:o Mine went on lin and looked at prices for the guns I have and what the scopes cost so I always  :o ::) ::) tell her It was purchased used on GTA  ;D ;D

I'm lucky in that they all look the same to her, so she wouldn't even know where to start to look them up!  Oh, and all mine are used or refurbs too!  Great deals on all of them!  She does know I refuse to pay full price on anything, so she knows if I did purchase one I got some kind of discount on it!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 08, 2019, 09:55:16 AM
Im going to order a 9V adapter for my chrony and 9V LED light strips. Yesterday in my several hour chrony session. I watched the light dim and dim.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 08, 2019, 10:11:59 AM
Robert what happened to the adapter that you already had for it ??? Did it finally die.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 08, 2019, 11:21:27 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 08, 2019, 10:11:59 AM
Robert what happened to the adapter that you already had for it ??? Did it finally die.

I kept on putting it off and off. And never ended up buying one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 08, 2019, 12:01:58 PM
Quote from: avator on March 08, 2019, 08:37:14 AM
I read the last series of posts on the matter to Betty Lou and she asked me how much the gun was... I guess $249 was the wrong answer. She very quickly came up with 5 options for the use of $249, none of which were airgun related.

Uh, just to be on the safe side, you might want to fix you and her first and anything that is not air related, after that go for it.  ;) All my air related stuff is on hold, truck, tractor, and temple(house) need to be addressed first. Yeah it's the pits but that is the way the wind(hurricane) blows. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 08, 2019, 02:36:11 PM
I started a new "what my next airgun should be" spreadsheet... about 1/2 way through (not even really looking too hard at specific makes/models) and based on my current needs, a higher-end .22 makes more practical sense than an equivalent .25 since my absolute longest shots for the next 2 or 3 years are going to max out about 70 yards.

The thing that really surprises me is the FX Dreamline Lite made the list- Krale can deliver the goods without breaking the bank.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 08, 2019, 03:40:03 PM
I shot a black squirrel on the state land this morning 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 08, 2019, 04:06:52 PM
I tuned my .22 BullBoss to 50.66 FPE using the JSB Heavy 25.39 grain pellets!  It's really packing a wallop now!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on March 08, 2019, 05:46:54 PM
Quote from: PaulT58 on March 08, 2019, 04:06:52 PM
I tuned my .22 BullBoss to 50.66 FPE using the JSB Heavy 25.39 grain pellets!  It's really packing a wallop now!   ;D



Awesome!  Take it on up with the MKIIs next pending needs/wants.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Red Dragon on March 08, 2019, 06:49:35 PM
Tested a MagnetoSpeed Sporter Chrony. Guess what?  does not work with air rifles or air pistols. Bought from Amazon had to return it. Does not clearly state anything about air rifles on the Amazon site. >:( Called Magnetospeed since they are local. Apparently V3 does work with air pellets! only a $200 increase on the sporter. Aaaaargh.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 08, 2019, 07:12:26 PM
Quote from: Red Dragon on March 08, 2019, 06:49:35 PM
Tested a MagnetoSpeed Sporter Chrony. Guess what?  does not work with air rifles or air pistols. Bought from Amazon had to return it. Does not clearly state anything about air rifles on the Amazon site. >:( Called Magnetospeed since they are local. Apparently V3 does work with air pellets! only a $200 increase on the sporter. Aaaaargh.

I had the Sporter and was able to get it to work by placing 2 small powerful magnets on top of the 2 magnets in the bayonet. It worked for all pellets except the .177 which I think are too small.  MagnetoSpeed has an upgrade promotion last summer and I trad d up to the V3 and can attest that it works with all my air guns now, regardless of caliber.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 08, 2019, 08:46:07 PM
Learned a lesson in never rule out anything today!

The last couple of days my Aspen started being really erratic. Lucky to get inside 2" at 30 yards. I would get 5 or 6 good shots then a flyer 3 inches out. Shot at one bull and it was high and left, adjusted the scope, next target, high and right, then low and left, rinse and repeat, really kind of random, just could not nail down 'center'.

Spent two days doing 'everything' cleaned the barrel, dressed the crown and lead, placed a shim in the barrel band, made sure the barrel was secure, checked all the screws, tried different hammer spring settings. Still spraying random. I did better with the springers, by a good bit :P

I was "Sure" the gun had an issue, even thought about lopping off 1/4" of the barrel and redressing it.

But... in a fit of desperation I dragged out some cheap 4x scope that came with another gun and swapped it out from the 4-16 x 65 UTG.

Now all of a sudden I am back to shooting tight 1" groups!

Yup shooting better with a $60.00 dollar scope than a $200.00 dollar scope. I just could not bring myself to even consider this nice expensive scope just might be the problem!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on March 09, 2019, 12:54:54 AM
Logged in to GTA and checked new replies to my posts, hehehe.

Other than that, only airgun things I have done in several weeks is shoot my burn barrels when I am home.

If the boy would do better in school I'd let him use the 34 at his discretion while I am away.

Much to my chagrin, the boy has not yet earned that priviledge.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 09, 2019, 09:11:50 AM
 ;) ;D Children are here for for one reason only so our parents can laugh at us when we act surprised at what they do our parents (mom) can say remember what I wished for you to have a child just like you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 09, 2019, 10:02:41 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 09, 2019, 09:11:50 AM
;) ;D Children are here for for one reason only so our parents can laugh at us when we act surprised at what they do our parents (mom) can say remember what I wished for you to have a child just like you.

Do we have the same mother???   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 09, 2019, 11:27:24 AM
Quote from: PaulT58 on March 09, 2019, 10:02:41 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 09, 2019, 09:11:50 AM
;) ;D Children are here for for one reason only so our parents can laugh at us when we act surprised at what they do our parents (mom) can say remember what I wished for you to have a child just like you.

Do we have the same mother???   :o
No but we are definitely all brothers.   ;D ;D ;D

I think that is every parents when we have one of these moments  ::) ::) ::) ::) :o ??? :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 09, 2019, 12:05:51 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 09, 2019, 11:27:24 AM
Quote from: PaulT58 on March 09, 2019, 10:02:41 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 09, 2019, 09:11:50 AM
;) ;D Children are here for for one reason only so our parents can laugh at us when we act surprised at what they do our parents (mom) can say remember what I wished for you to have a child just like you.

Do we have the same mother???   :o
No but we are definitely all brothers.   ;D ;D ;D

I think that is every parents when we have one of these moments  ::) ::) ::) ::) :o ??? :-\

I think back in the day when our parents were young, they must have all read the same Parenting book, because I heard the same things growing up!  And, I have caught myself saying the same thing to my kids when they were growing up!  LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 09, 2019, 12:20:43 PM
My grandparents were all born in the late 1880's and there were no parenting books back then just  some basic simple rules
1 - Children should be seen not heard
2 - Sit down and don't sass your mother
3 - Don't take more food than you can finish
4 - Don't you dare be late for dinner or you will go to bed hungry
5 - Don't make me tell your father what you have been up to
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 09, 2019, 12:35:38 PM
6 - Don't make me stop this car!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 09, 2019, 01:25:14 PM
7. Just wait til we find out who your father is, your in big troub..... no wait...... that ain't true.
Sorry Mom.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 09, 2019, 01:51:29 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 09, 2019, 12:20:43 PM
My grandparents were all born in the late 1880's and there were no parenting books back then just  some basic simple rules
1 - Children should be seen not heard
2 - Sit down and don't sass your mother
3 - Don't take more food than you can finish
4 - Don't you dare be late for dinner or you will go to bed hungry
5 - Don't make me tell your father what you have been up to

LOL!  Yep, same list!  But 3 was more like:  Clean your plate, there are children starving in China!  I never understood how me eating everything on my plate helped some starving kid in China!   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 09, 2019, 01:55:35 PM
dad would say "clean your plate or you'll have it for breakfast".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 09, 2019, 03:18:14 PM
Heh... my Grandmother said loving things like ....
"I'll wring your neck!" or "I'll skin you alive!"

She was a wonderful Woman, a heart of gold, but you knew when you were in trouble.
 I miss her dearly.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 09, 2019, 04:14:44 PM
My two grandsons are "all boy"!  I catch myself saying "Boy, I'll knock you out" and half meaning it.
I love those two like they were my own!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on March 09, 2019, 05:20:25 PM

I built a PID controller for my Lee Pro 4 20 lb. casting pot!


(https://i.ibb.co/BqJXBz1/PID-build-03.png)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 09, 2019, 05:39:56 PM
 Finally got to get my FFP scope sighted in on my Recluse @ 50 yards, after months of yuck weather.
 I did bore sight it so only took 3 shots to get it on the money.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 09, 2019, 06:22:51 PM
I tested a Skenco Ultrashock a few minutes ago on destructive capability into a pre-deadified squirrel skull at a range of 19 yards with 14 FPE of energy at the muzzle to verify lethality in spite of a "glancing shot".  The pellet made a mess.

I'm adding to an existing database for my own reference- I was positive of the lethality dead-on but wanted to see if glancing shot with these would still suffice.  Several of my domed pellets (including JSBs) damaged the skull but not are what I deem 100% lethal.  The Ultrashock is, so I may invest in a few more plastic tubs of these rather than opting for JSB Exact Heavies.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 09, 2019, 11:42:05 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on March 09, 2019, 05:20:25 PM

I built a PID controller for my Lee Pro 4 20 lb. casting pot!


(https://i.ibb.co/BqJXBz1/PID-build-03.png)

That's very cool! Well done!

I cleaned out my pellet trap /shrug
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Piranhaboy on March 10, 2019, 12:50:51 AM
I drilled and tapped the end cap of my qb78 and installed the on/off asa. Tested it with co2. Ready for the bottle and pump to show up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 10, 2019, 03:58:00 PM
Put a new rectifier on the Grizzly 600. Battery seems to be charging now.
Airgun related...
6 months or so ago a guy bought the property just outside the airport behind us. He put up a fence that blocked my access to the airport and river beyond. I stopped and talked to him yesterday... nice guy. He showed me a way in and told me to also go talk to the guy in the hanger at the airport. I went and introduced myself to "Leon". Nice young guy. After talking awhile I paid my dues with a quart of my Apple Pie Special. This gained me full lifetime access to the airport, river, and woods beyond as long as I don't get on the runway itself. Unlimited shooting and fishing. He also asked me to kinda keep an eye on things when he wasn't there. He offered the combination to the gate lock. I turned it down and told him I already had a hidden point of entry. He actually liked that idea.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 10, 2019, 04:02:52 PM
Quote from: avator on March 10, 2019, 03:58:00 PM
Put a new rectifier on the Grizzly 600. Battery seems to be charging now.
Airgun related...
6 months or so ago a guy bought the property just outside the airport behind us. He put up a fence that blocked my access to the airport and river beyond. I stopped and talked to him yesterday... nice guy. He showed me a way in and told me to also go talk to the guy in the hanger at the airport. I went and introduced myself to "Leon". Nice young guy. After talking awhile I paid my dues with a quart of my Apple Pie Special. This gained me full lifetime access to the airport, river, and woods beyond as long as I don't get on the runway itself. Unlimited shooting and fishing. He also asked me to kinda keep an eye on things when he wasn't there. He offered the combination to the gate lock. I turned it down and told him I already had a hidden point of entry. He actually liked that idea.

You lucky dog!

Did you mention air gunning at all with them?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 10, 2019, 05:48:12 PM
I told him I was a BB gun guy... It's a small town. He said he already heard of me. He's into air planes.... mostly restoring and repainting and flying. That kinda shadows BB guns... lol
He had one in the hanger when I was there stripped down to bare aluminum and ready to paint.
They do a lot of crop spraying from that airport. Lots of really cool planes in and out.
Ft. Rucker is a nearby Helicopter Training base. They also do a lot of training missions there.... day and night. We have front row seats from our rear deck.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 10, 2019, 05:57:07 PM
Our place is in red. You can see the relationship to the airport.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 10, 2019, 06:06:56 PM
Quote from: avator on March 10, 2019, 05:57:07 PM
Our place is in red. You can see the relationship to the airport.

Cool, those Ag Cats are awesome little planes! Seen those guys do some ballsy stuff with them!

I will have to see if that airport is in Xplane simulator and buzz your house ;)


Thread related, I 'fixed' my YH compressor today. It wasent getting past 1 or 2 Kpsi. Turned out to be the small HP side filter was leaking... a lot :(

Replaced the O ring with a little form a gasket and it is back to it's old self again. So far so good :D

Also got to shoot a bunch of pellets on the 30 yard range today. Turns out that CPHP's group pretty good out of the Aspen, save the flyers :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 10, 2019, 06:20:06 PM
I made another animated slide/vid shooting my white gripped Crosman 150 type 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0stZhj5fV6w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0stZhj5fV6w)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 10, 2019, 07:11:49 PM
Wayne, if you ever decide to sell one of those 150s, holler.

I spent some time working on my 13xx pumper.  It has a Baker aluminum breech- the stainless steel cocking bolt was too thick to fit inside the breech slot.  Machining was fine but didn't work with any of my bolt probes (both stock and extended)...  SO I chucked up the bolt in my poor-man's lathe  (in my hammer drill since it has a 1/2 chuck) and used a millcut file to take it down 4/1000s across the radius for a total of 8/1000s of an inch.  Reassembled and now it cocks perfectly without any slop.

I'll spend some time later this week to see what pellets it likes most on pumped-air instead of CO2... Since it is a 24" .177 Crosman barrel, I expect it to do all right with Gamo RedFires.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on March 11, 2019, 12:32:56 AM
I finally got a break in the weather today, so I took the .357 Slayer out to the range today.  Had a good time testing my first cast bullets, which did fairly well :)   The time, effort and money spent on casting equipment startup was not lost :)   I'm looking forward to tweaking the cast and going again ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 11, 2019, 03:54:44 AM
Keith if it hadn't been for NOE selling the quality molds that they do in .22 and .25 I'd still be worried about wasting pellets. . . . now I recover them from my pellet traps and use them again.  I've kept it as simple as I can too because I'm still using old caster and ladle from my muzzle loading stuff.  It's actually kind of a hobby in itself if you ask me ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 11, 2019, 02:19:50 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on March 10, 2019, 07:11:49 PM
Wayne, if you ever decide to sell one of those 150s, holler.

I spent some time working on my 13xx pumper.  It has a Baker aluminum breech- the stainless steel cocking bolt was too thick to fit inside the breech slot.  Machining was fine but didn't work with any of my bolt probes (both stock and extended)...  SO I chucked up the bolt in my poor-man's lathe  (in my hammer drill since it has a 1/2 chuck) and used a millcut file to take it down 4/1000s across the radius for a total of 8/1000s of an inch.  Reassembled and now it cocks perfectly without any slop.

I'll spend some time later this week to see what pellets it likes most on pumped-air instead of CO2... Since it is a 24" .177 Crosman barrel, I expect it to do all right with Gamo RedFires.

I'll be watching your posts,..."Baker aluminum breech, 24 inch .177 barrel"  I have that setup on my 2240.  I love seeing what longer barrels can accomplish!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 11, 2019, 02:22:57 PM
I like to chop them to right around 17 - 18 inches. Those 24 are a bit long and skinny for me to feel comfortable with. I'm not a total "duck foot" but I seem to have more accidents than the average.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on March 11, 2019, 02:37:20 PM
15mph winds with gusts to 26mph,
and im getting ready to go to one of my permissions,
to unleash the skyhawk and bullboss on some pigeons and starlings  ;D  ;D



so this is the pre-version of what i did today airgun related lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 11, 2019, 02:46:20 PM
Good luck and shoot a couple for me!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 11, 2019, 02:58:12 PM
I just received the accuracy upgrade kit for my Air Speed and will install it shortly then run some test shots over the chrony
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 11, 2019, 04:11:52 PM
Quote from: avator on March 11, 2019, 02:22:57 PM
I like to chop them to right around 17 - 18 inches. Those 24 are a bit long and skinny for me to feel comfortable with. I'm not a total "duck foot" but I seem to have more accidents than the average.

Oh,I'm careful with it. On top of that its wearing a 6" LDC. ::) Trying to make the "most"of that co2.lol
I have just put a 16" on the 1377 RC.  Not so quiet..... but a great shooter.

Thinking I need to find a box,part with something to get more toys for the lego guns...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on March 11, 2019, 09:17:15 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 11, 2019, 03:54:44 AM
Keith if it hadn't been for NOE selling the quality molds that they do in .22 and .25 I'd still be worried about wasting pellets. . . . now I recover them from my pellet traps and use them again.  I've kept it as simple as I can too because I'm still using old caster and ladle from my muzzle loading stuff.  It's actually kind of a hobby in itself if you ask me ;D
I'm feeling what you're saying Wayne!  This casting bit is fun and challenging,  too.

I cast more today with a NOE HP mould using my new DIY built PID controller.  I'm really getting the hang of it now, and figuring out what my .357 Slayer likes along the way.  I'll have that gun dialed in beautifully before too long with being able to adjust the cast slugs it shoots the best.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 11, 2019, 11:08:35 PM
Put more rice in my shooting bag  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: steveoh on March 12, 2019, 12:04:48 AM
I weighed my Texan .257 - 12.4lbs with scope, and my .257 Citrus with scope at 11.8 lbs.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 12, 2019, 09:51:19 AM
Quote from: Steveoh on March 12, 2019, 12:04:48 AM
I weighed my Texan .257 - 12.4lbs with scope, and my .257 Citrus with scope at 11.8 lbs.

Jeez.. My Kral Puncher Mega, Marine walnut with the KADHAR 6-16x50mm scope was close to 11lbs. And that was only 177.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on March 12, 2019, 10:17:20 AM
Quote from: starlingassassin on March 11, 2019, 02:37:20 PM
15mph winds with gusts to 26mph,
and im getting ready to go to one of my permissions,
to unleash the skyhawk and bullboss on some pigeons and starlings  ;D  ;D



so this is the pre-version of what i did today airgun related lol


take 2 lol

never made it yesterday,had to do family stuff instead.


going to head to the fire station and get them to top off my tank,
and then head for pigeon popping goodness  8)  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 12, 2019, 03:28:55 PM
Played some with chairgun and if i zeroed my hatsan 95 .25 with leadfree Jsb exact at 28 meters i can shoot within 1 cm between 5-30 meters, need to shoot and see how that teory work in practise...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ZackUSAF82 on March 12, 2019, 03:43:34 PM
Finally got around to using my new TTS pellet sizer to save a tin of .25 JSB Exact's that I ordered off Amazon, I definitely wish I'd saw all the "don't order from Amazon" threads before that purchase a few months ago but in the end the pellet sizer did it's job and I was able to save just about all of them.  Very time consuming but it was well worth it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Piranhaboy on March 12, 2019, 08:15:52 PM
I received my 13/3000 850psi regulated bottle for my qb 78. I put about 100 pellets though it topping it off when it dropped below 2000. Definitely beats all the pumping between shots on my custom 1322. It’s also much more consistent shot to shot in a 5 shot string now compared to when it was running co2. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on March 15, 2019, 07:23:26 PM
installed a huma reg in the diana skyhawk last night  8)

took it out today for a quick chrono string.

filled to 3100 shooting jsb 18.1gn

1.   862
2.   867
3.   863
4.   867
5.   869
6.   866
7.   860
8.   864
9.   864
10. 865
11. 868
12. 870
13. 864
14. 870
15. 866
16. 868
17. 868
18. 870
19. 868
20. 863
21. 866
22. 869
23. 868
24. 865
25. 870
26. 865
27. 865
28. 870
29. 868
30. 870
31. 867
32. 871
33. 866
34. 868
35. 871

ES: 11 
SD: 2.73
low:860
high:871
ave:866.89

from what ive read this should get even better as the reg settles  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 15, 2019, 07:45:30 PM
The blah, daunting task of sorting and weighing .357 pellets after casting them but it's better than the blah, boring tasks at work.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 15, 2019, 07:54:09 PM
I just got back in from laying out my long rang, range. Marking paint every 25 yards. For 225 yards. Alls that’s left is to make the return trip planting gongs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 15, 2019, 08:08:08 PM
 I put a new brake line on my hunting truck, Thursday as I was approaching the driveway @ work the pedal went soft and I over shot the driveway by a truck width. Road salt took its toll this year, lucky I had the farm truck to go back home and to work again. Had a coil of new brake line and fittings waiting for nicer weather to do the fix, but as Murphy's law dictates :) on the brighter side it happend at work and I had a nice heated shop for the repair.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 15, 2019, 08:10:37 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 15, 2019, 08:08:08 PM
I put a new brake line on my hunting truck, Thursday as I was approaching the driveway @ work the pedal went soft and I over shot the driveway by a truck width. Road salt took its toll this year, lucky I had the farm truck to go back home and to work again. Had a coil of new brake line and fittings waiting for nicer weather to do the fix, but as Murphy's law dictates :) on the brighter side it happend at work and I had a nice heated shop for the repair.

On my IOT (incredible orange $)((#) the friction material fell off the backer just before I got to work. Like you I was lucky to have a nice shop with all my tools and a autozone across the street.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 16, 2019, 10:29:17 AM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on March 15, 2019, 07:54:09 PM
I just got back in from laying out my long rang, range. Marking paint every 25 yards. For 225 yards. Alls that’s left is to make the return trip planting gongs.

You are so lucky to have a range like that! All I can get in my back yard is about 100 feet :P

How about some pics when you get it done?

Oh what did I do today? So far boxed up the Gauntlet to return to PA. In case you did not hear the Gauntlet could not be cocked with the safety in the 'safe' position. Weird yea I know but I did not fuss with it, just sent it back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 16, 2019, 10:47:47 AM
It’s the same range my N.U.A.H. Pics were shot on. But I’ll get some more today. I swapped scopes this morning between my D48, and my D350. I’ve had some surprisingly good results with the 350, and my newest ammo for it; and plan to see how far I can stretch it out today. If I can get the wind, and stars to cooperate, that is...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 16, 2019, 11:59:27 AM
Well I guess I have a leak in my Artemis PP700S-A.. I narrowed it down to the fill port ( non return valve )

I did some inspecting and looked at the crown of the muzzle. Wow, tones of chatter marks. Looked like it was done with a dull drill bit.   

So I found a FMJ 9mm bullet with the right contour, and started lapping it with valve lapping compound. So now it's smooth like it should be. 

And I decided while its apart. I should drill for some setscrews to secure to barrel bushing. Just gotta find small enough ones.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 16, 2019, 05:30:06 PM
Hope you find the leak and it's an easy fix!

I just got done tuning the Bandit. I think I am happy with the results but the darn rain...

Posted a thread on it in the darkside gate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 16, 2019, 05:34:50 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on March 16, 2019, 05:30:06 PM
Hope you find the leak and it's an easy fix!

I just got done tuning the Bandit. I think I am happy with the results but the darn rain...

Posted a thread on it in the darkside gate.
Weather... Problem here too... Very windy. Makes long ranging a fruitless endeavor. No way of telling if it’s me; or the wind...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 16, 2019, 05:40:03 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on March 16, 2019, 05:30:06 PM
Hope you find the leak and it's an easy fix!

I just got done tuning the Bandit. I think I am happy with the results but the darn rain...

Posted a thread on it in the darkside gate.

Thanks. I took the o ring and re greased it. I filled it up and going to test again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lonewolf65 on March 16, 2019, 09:34:47 PM
Does the internet. Count
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 17, 2019, 12:26:40 AM
Here's my five shot group for the day!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 17, 2019, 12:30:53 AM
Unpacked a bunch of little envelopes and started assembling a .20.
 Put some wood filler in an old broken,pinned and glued wooden stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 17, 2019, 07:23:30 AM
Nothing yet it is 6:21 and the rest of the house is still asleep even the dogs . So I'm making a cup of joe and turning on the boob tube to watch the Sunday morning news  ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 17, 2019, 07:37:36 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 17, 2019, 07:23:30 AM
Nothing yet it is 6:21 and the rest of the house is still asleep even the dogs . So I'm making a cup of joe and turning on the boob tube to watch the Sunday morning news  ;) ;D ;D
Similar... Drinking coffee, eating bacon, and waiting for sun up... Hopefully it’s less windy today; and I can get the range time I’m looking for...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 17, 2019, 08:09:21 AM
That makes 3 of us.  ;D ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 17, 2019, 08:29:41 AM
Here's five shots I did with my favorite Crosman 150 (the one in my signature)
It's got the best trigger with the smoothest action as well.
They were shots 56-60 of the cartridge that's in it with at least 20 more shots left on this cartridge.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 17, 2019, 09:14:05 AM
YAY, PP700SA seems to be holding air. Now comes to painful process of re tuning it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 17, 2019, 09:32:04 AM
Ain't had time...
Yesterday we loaded up the wheelers and went to the state forest to ride. Then last night we went to opening night at the local race track.
My sister bought one of those adjustable beds. It was supposed to come with a twin mattress set but they sent a king. She contacted them and they are sending the twin set. They told her to do whatever she wanted with the king. Our mattress is about 10 years old so she gave us the new one. We'll make the 2 1/2 one way trip to pick it up today.
The Urban and tank is in the truck so I might get a few shots in at the 30yd range I set up at her place.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 17, 2019, 10:12:59 AM
Quote from: RobertMcC on March 17, 2019, 09:14:05 AM
YAY, PP700SA seems to be holding air. Now comes to painful process of re tuning it.
I watched a youtube on the IWA show by Giles, it was a long one and SPA is coming out with some neat guns this year, one of them looks very similar to the PP700SA.  I think it's a PP750 ??? but not sure and it's got a magazine with sidelever action.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 17, 2019, 10:46:00 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 17, 2019, 07:23:30 AM
Nothing yet it is 6:21 and the rest of the house is still asleep even the dogs . So I'm making a cup of joe and turning on the boob tube to watch the Sunday morning news  ;) ;D ;D

Cant think of a worse possible way of starting the day... watching the news that is...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 17, 2019, 11:06:55 AM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on March 17, 2019, 10:46:00 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 17, 2019, 07:23:30 AM
Nothing yet it is 6:21 and the rest of the house is still asleep even the dogs . So I'm making a cup of joe and turning on the boob tube to watch the Sunday morning news  ;) ;D ;D

Cant think of a worse possible way of starting the day... watching the news that is...
+1! I invested thousands of dollars into a system to carry waste, out of my home. I’ll be damaged if I’m going to turn around and pump waste right back in! I haven’t had “television” in going on 5 years. And I don’t miss it yet...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 17, 2019, 12:09:25 PM
LOL I agree but the weather lady on ABC Amy Freeze is hot  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 17, 2019, 12:40:05 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 17, 2019, 12:09:25 PM
LOL I agree but the weather lady on ABC Amy Freeze is hot  ;D ;D ;D

There is that... Little chunky but an attractive brunette!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 17, 2019, 01:12:46 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on March 17, 2019, 12:40:05 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 17, 2019, 12:09:25 PM
LOL I agree but the weather lady on ABC Amy Freeze is hot  ;D ;D ;D

There is that... Little chunky but an attractive brunette!
Not chunky more like muscular due to being an athletic nut she runs and competes in the Empire State Building stair race to the top almost every year also a couple marathons and 1/2 marathons.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on March 17, 2019, 02:54:42 PM
I'm cleaning up the valve on the buddy bottle for my BSA R10. I went to remove it yesterday and it wouldn't close; ended up unscrewing it until the air bypassed/destroyed the o-ring. Suspicious of some moisture causing problems with that valve, got the valve off the bottle and plan to open that up today.

Removing the valve was surprisingly easy, once I put the heat to it. I heated the end to about 175 with a heat gun and it came out just like that--not a tight fit at all. I think it depends on the thread lock to hold it and another o-ring to seal things. There is a cap holding the valve innards in place that might be corroded some (cap and innards). That's had a few drops of wintergreen oil on it overnight and we'll see what we find this afternoon or evening.

When it goes back together, I think I'm going to give put some silica beads in the bottle just to see what happens. I did find some water in there, so I'll put some in and check on it after a few fills, i.e. measure the amount of adsorbed water.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 17, 2019, 03:22:13 PM
Quote
I did find some water in there

Not good. I don't think I would put silica gel or anything for that matter inside the bottle. Too many chances of it trying to escape out of the discharge and mucking things up.

I think the best thing would be looking into getting a better HP filter, like one of those "Gold" filters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on March 17, 2019, 04:24:34 PM
Literally shot the screws out of my Ruger black hawke. I was shooting and one of the side screws stripped out as I was shooting. Was getting great groups till then LOL. Oh well another parts gun to destroy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 17, 2019, 05:00:46 PM
Got this yesterday and tried the new final end of hose moisture filter. I filled the AirSpeed to 250 bar and will inspect the little tampon and filter element for debris and moisture
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lonewolf65 on March 17, 2019, 07:07:39 PM
Plinking today .Benjamin 347 ,Crosman F4 .Daisy 880.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 17, 2019, 07:12:49 PM
I went hunting and managed to get me a fox squirrel !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: MauiWally on March 18, 2019, 12:08:33 AM
Finally had some nice weather to install, sight and have fun with my new Aztec Emerald 3-18 x 50 scope on a Sportsmatch AOP56 one piece adjustable mount on my tuned LGU. This is my first sidewheel focus scope and it was great to check the optics at different distances. Once zeroed, I punched some paper "cloverleafs" (in celebration of St. Padraig's Day) and I was even able to put a shot through the hole in the paper target clip (at 15yards). 
Then I took my Hawke Airmax 4-12 x 40 that was on the LGU and put it on my tuned LGV and zeroed that. Not quite as bright or as much magnification as the Aztec but it worked fine. 
Then I checked the zero on my R9 and punched some mores holes in paper. All in all, a great day getting my air rifles in order slinging lead. Now enjoying me some Jameson's, Slainte!         
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 18, 2019, 12:21:12 AM
 I upgraded the speakers on my cheap predator call and decoy, Wow that decoy makes sounds I never heard out of it before  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 18, 2019, 08:21:04 AM
 ;D 8) Opened my little tampon moisture filter and am happy to report that once again there are no indication of moisture finding its way into my CF air tanks. I guess all the initial precautions that I took with using larger size molecular sieve desiccant between the Porter Cable compressor and my Freedom 8 all work. I am still waiting for the larger Gold HP molecular sieve to arrive.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 18, 2019, 10:02:41 AM
I got one of those gold filters that only had the 'tampon' element in it.

I cut two ends off of the filter media, lined the aluminum tube with plastic and filled it with molecular sieve beads with short tampon pieces on each end. I kept the original filter on as well.

Seems to work well, the main downside is that it takes longer to fill a tank. But it still only takes about 5 minutes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 18, 2019, 10:10:47 AM
I just use mine when charging the rifles to insure that all that makes it into the air tube of the gun being refilled is HP air. Then after 10 gun refills I inspect the filter so far the filter is still pristine with no indications of issues with my HP compressor set up so all my previous moisture paranoia and preventive measures have paid off. Nothing but clean dry air goes into my guns.

The best thing about this little filter is that with a little silicone grease applied to the o-rings it is easy to open to inspect since it only requires hand tight to hold pressure . The aluminium body is well made and nicely finished, it also comes with a large ziplock bag of replacement elements.  It also only cost $17.95 as pictured the only downside to the entire purchase process was the 2 week wait for delivery from China.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 18, 2019, 10:27:00 AM
I opened mine up to inspect the filter and there was a small amount of discoloration right at the center where the hole for the air is.

But when I put it back together I overtightened it and it leaked badly and wrecked the O ring. It was pretty obvious in that the compresser would not get past 1,000 psi and the air leak was easy to find with some soapy water.

I replaced the O ring, applied a little Permatex "form a gasket" hand tightened it, and now it is leak free.

No shooting for me today, having a couple of trees taken out in the back yard so I have to keep my distance :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 18, 2019, 10:33:13 AM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on March 18, 2019, 10:27:00 AM
I opened mine up to inspect the filter and there was a small amount of discoloration right at the center where the hole for the air is.

But when I put it back together I overtightened it and it leaked badly and wrecked the O ring. It was pretty obvious in that the compresser would not get past 1,000 psi and the air leak was easy to find with some soapy water.

I replaced the O ring, applied a little Permatex "form a gasket" hand tightened it, and now it is leak free.

No shooting for me today, having a couple of trees taken out in the back yard so I have to keep my distance :D
I'm waiting for a new refrigerator to be delivered sometime this morning ::) ::) The joys of retirement the upside is that when the new toys arrive they are in the man cave long before SWMBO gets home from work.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 18, 2019, 10:43:42 AM
refrigerator = BEER cooler!
I would call that a  + !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 18, 2019, 11:03:55 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 18, 2019, 10:43:42 AM
refrigerator = BEER cooler!
I would call that a  + !
This is the Kitchen unit it died yesterday morning. My man cave beer cooler is working just fine . The kitchen refrigerator had the compressor self destruct while the bride and myself were having breakfast . Funny thing was we had just talked about how great this one had been and could not beleive that it was 16 years old and still working fine ::) ::) ::) ??? ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 18, 2019, 11:17:40 AM
That's how those thing go sometimes = I was telling my mother/passenger that my '99 FourRunner was really running great; and I was going to keep it for several more years.  Later, one of the connecting rods turned right when the rest went straight.  <--- That happened that same day when I was on my way home from her house. 
Side story:  The service manager at the Toyota place said:  That is strange; those engines usually go 250,000 - 300,000 miles with no problems.  That really made me feel better.  <---PURPLE for sarcasm!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 18, 2019, 11:30:19 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 18, 2019, 11:17:40 AM
That's how those thing go sometimes = I was telling my mother/passenger that my '99 FourRunner was really running great; and I was going to keep it for several more years.  Later, one of the connecting rods turned right when the rest went straight.  <--- That happened that same day when I was on my way home from her house. 
Side story:  The service manager at the Toyota place said:  That is strange; those engines usually go 250,000 - 300,000 miles with no problems.  That really made me feel better.  <---PURPLE for sarcasm!

2.7 or 3.4? Because the 3.4 has a low compression ratio and forged internals. Because it was meant to have a supercharger factory bolted on.

But I found mine, if I ran regular fuel, it would spark knock.  I had a 98 3.4 5 Speed, SR5 4 runner.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 18, 2019, 11:36:17 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 18, 2019, 11:17:40 AM
That's how those thing go sometimes = I was telling my mother/passenger that my '99 FourRunner was really running great; and I was going to keep it for several more years.  Later, one of the connecting rods turned right when the rest went straight.  <--- That happened that same day when I was on my way home from her house. 
Side story:  The service manager at the Toyota place said:  That is strange; those engines usually go 250,000 - 300,000 miles with no problems.  That really made me feel better.  <---PURPLE for sarcasm!
Well the good news is most domestic refrigerators in today's world you are lucky to get 10 years before a major breakdown. What really stinks is that the compressor only costs about $50 wholesale then it is about 4 hours start to finish for the removal and replacement. If it were a Traulsen or Sub Zero it takes about one hour to pull and replace the entire condensing unit and know that it will last another 16 years trouble free if the replacement is done right  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 18, 2019, 12:07:07 PM
Robert, that engine failure was ten years ago last month.  So, when I say "I think" it was the 3.4 liter, you can understand where I am coming from.  It didn't have a supercharger, but was a very strong engine when pulling a heavy U-Haul and such.  It was the nice, LIMITED package and I really missed it.  One of the mechanics at the dealership bought it from me. (He had an engine that would fit.)


Don, is it just me or do other think there are too many "Throw Away" appliances these days!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 18, 2019, 12:28:27 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 18, 2019, 12:07:07 PM
Robert, that engine failure was ten years ago last month.  So, when I say "I think" it was the 3.4 liter, you can understand where I am coming from.  It didn't have a supercharger, but was a very strong engine when pulling a heavy U-Haul and such.  It was the nice, LIMITED package and I really missed it.  One of the mechanics at the dealership bought it from me. (He had an engine that would fit.)


Don, is it just me or do other think there are too many "Throw Away" appliances these days!
No Mike unfortunately domestic large home appliances are not constructed to be easily repaired they are manufactured to be easily assembled in a factory although the equipment can be repaired with the ridiculously small refrigerant charge ( 6 to 12 oz ) unless you have a good vacuum pump ($450) and an excellent set of gauges (mine $400+)and a good digital multimeter ($350) and a good trade school education in HVAC ( mine $18,000+) repairing your home refrigerator is really not practical. Yes they are built to throw away standards unless the unit fails while under warranty usually either one or two years.  The new refrigerants are not as easy as R-12 or R-22 to work with and add to the difficulty of DIY repairs even for a really good handyman. The old refrigerants were much more forgiving. The average appliance repair service usually charges ~ $150 per hr so it is cheaper to replace than repair in most cases. when you talk about replacing a compressor on a 16 yo refrigerator. I paid $679 delivered and installed for my new refrigerator with a 5 year extended warranty  :o ::) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on March 19, 2019, 12:27:32 AM
Shot the  Xisico XS-25SFB  , Crosman Shockwave and Maximus all caliber 177. Sunny day in South Carolina and a good day for blasting targets. Great day!!  :D ;D 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on March 19, 2019, 01:06:48 AM
I'm thinkin' about an HW35E.  Does that count?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 19, 2019, 01:20:10 AM
I think that counts Greg !!! I ended up getting me a red squirrel from the state land today 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 19, 2019, 11:24:32 AM
Trying to find a crush washer. So I can tighten the shroud, before the tension nut bottoms out. On the PP700SA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on March 19, 2019, 01:52:10 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on March 19, 2019, 01:06:48 AM
I'm thinkin' about an HW35E.  Does that count?

I decided to hold off on any further airgun purchases until Mrs. Oldgringo's rather large pacemaker bills settle out.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on March 19, 2019, 02:34:06 PM
recrowned the barrel on my skyhawk,

also smoothed out a small burr on the transfer port and polished the leade.


heading to a proper range in a few minutes to do some testing  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 19, 2019, 05:37:10 PM
I got a fox squirrel and a chipper !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 19, 2019, 05:38:37 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 19, 2019, 05:37:10 PM
I got a fox squirrel and a chipper !!!

Wayne...That's Great !    ;)


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 19, 2019, 06:04:43 PM
I fully intend to get out to the shooting bench and enjoy some of this sunny 70* weather. I received my Caldwell Shooting Rest today and I'm itchin' to try it out. The grass needs cut but it'll need to wait another day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on March 19, 2019, 06:11:40 PM
that grass aint goin anywhere lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 19, 2019, 06:13:29 PM
I even found a new target....
I think I'll go with open sights at 75yds and save my eyeballs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 19, 2019, 06:15:58 PM
Ordered up a Crossman 1377 for $31 shipped. Been wanting to get another one for a couple of decades.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2019, 09:28:09 PM
Link to share?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 19, 2019, 09:39:45 PM
Yeah... that might be a deal for the Bargain Gate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 19, 2019, 10:13:27 PM
I spent an hour on the phone with Don (nvreloader) just chatting about everything and anything!  We even discussed air guns, so I guess that qualifies!  What an interesting and great individual!  It was certainly a pleasure chatting with him this evening! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 19, 2019, 10:19:56 PM
Quote from: PaulT58 on March 19, 2019, 10:13:27 PM
I spent an hour on the phone with Don (nvreloader) just chatting about everything and anything!  We even discussed air guns, so I guess that qualifies!  What an interesting and great individual!  It was certainly a pleasure chatting with him this evening!

I have had the pleasure of talking with Shakysarge, rocker1 and desertpelletier on the phone all great guys to chat with.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 19, 2019, 10:24:22 PM
I'd enjoy meeting many of you in person. As of yet I've only had the pleasure of having Scott (LongHunter) visit our home for a weekend. Someday I'll make it to a GTA gathering.
Don't worry, I'll give a warning before I come.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 19, 2019, 10:51:36 PM
Quote from: avator on March 19, 2019, 10:24:22 PM
I'd enjoy meeting many of you in person. As of yet I've only had the pleasure of having Scott (LongHunter) visit our home for a weekend. Someday I'll make it to a GTA gathering.
Don't worry, I'll give a warning before I come.

Bill Im kinda put off right now with your avatar chang., Ill get used to it if I have to I guess. (sead is Red Greens voice.)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 19, 2019, 10:57:48 PM
Sorry.... how bout the big sexy?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 19, 2019, 11:03:34 PM
LOL.... that didn't work.
I'll work on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 19, 2019, 11:22:44 PM
Quote from: avator on March 19, 2019, 11:03:34 PM
LOL.... that didn't work.
I'll work on it.

Na change it back to the snake skin its cool just took me a bit to associate you with the new pic lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: james828 on March 20, 2019, 12:48:45 AM
Today I am shooting the Gamo Fusion Elite, the Benjamin Trail NP2 SBD, the RWS 34 all in .177 cal,  I setup the target at 20 yards, all with 5 shots group , from my desk using my elbows to act like a bipod ,  here is my observation :
all 3 rifles are within the dime size group, but the Gamo and the 34 their groups are tighter, the trail because of the trigger (adjusted to 3.5 lbs0 gave me couple flyers but not bad if I can master the trail's trigger I believe the accuracy will be improved. The RWS 34 is a joy to shoot ! the Gamo is good and the Trail NP2 needs master the trigger ! Over all I love all these 3 air rifle and they are all under $200 ( Gamo $99, RWS $178, Trail NP2 $77 )
Sorry if I posted in the wrong threat Pls delete
Have fun shooting

         
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 20, 2019, 01:25:35 AM
Quote from: avator on March 19, 2019, 06:13:29 PM
I even found a new target....
I think I'll go with open sights at 75yds and save my eyeballs.


Who is she? A Ex girlfriend?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 20, 2019, 06:40:59 AM
I spent the evening with a Dremel and the old 392 stock, fitting it for the 2260 tube and trigger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 20, 2019, 09:29:56 AM
Found a needle in a stack of needle. a 12mm ID, 14mm OD shim. That should fit perfect behind the PP700SA barrel tension nut.

I'm not sure why the nut is bottoming out, before the shroud is tight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 20, 2019, 10:12:37 AM
I did quite a bit of airgun related stuff already today, I finished up my hunting video and then I took twelve shots at some circles with my favorite Crosman 150 using cast 19.5 grain Hunters of course 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 20, 2019, 01:23:00 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 20, 2019, 10:12:37 AM
I did quite a bit of airgun related stuff already today, I finished up my hunting video and then I took twelve shots at some circles with my favorite Crosman 150 using cast 19.5 grain Hunters of course 8)

Curious which one is your "least favorite"? ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: uglymike on March 20, 2019, 01:31:36 PM
Put different scope/rings on my 12 ft/lb. D34, rough sighted it in @ 50'. Will hit my indoor range 0530 manana and sight it in @25 meters. AA 8.4 4.52mm it likes and I've got a bunch of them, it's a deadly combo as my back yard defender. My last 5 shots @50'. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on March 20, 2019, 02:25:55 PM
Worked on my Gamo Swarm Maxxim this morning--it's Spring Break (I'm a teacher) and I finally got a day off for plinking! Woohoo!!


Tuning up my Gamo to sell it to my dad. Addressed several issues: (1) fuzzy scope performance, (2) figuring out the best hand-hold for consistency, and (3) trying to identify why it's dumping 1 of every 20 pellets from the auto-loader.

For the first problem, I bought a Barsca 3-7 x 32 scope and replaced the Gamo scope. Nope, the scope wasn't the problem. Taking the little Barsca back. I'm glad to know that the scope is not a part of my problem.

For the second problem, I shot about 50 pellets trying to get better groups (NOT HAPPENING just yet). I did get the scope zeroed out well, and I did hit the bulls-eye at least 30% of the time. My frustration is that I get way to big of a CTC at only 12 yds. I could handle a quarter (even a .50 cent piece), but I'm sooooo inconsistent with the Gamo. And, yes, I've tried about 10 pellets (Crosman, Gamo, H&N) in about as many styles. CPHPs 7.9 are readily available and average nearly the same groupings as the H&Ns, so I shoot the cheaper pellets. I'm beginning to think that the Gamo Swarm is very, VERY hold sensitive (as well as light enough for me to bounce around too easily).  In all, though, the Gamo seems capable enough.

The third problem still stumps me. My Gamo is failing to load about 1/20 of the pellets (that's two magazine loads)--and it's getting more frequent. Any ideas?

About to head down to local Pawn shop and check out their holdings.

Fun to have a free day!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on March 20, 2019, 03:02:52 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on March 19, 2019, 02:34:06 PM
recrowned the barrel on my skyhawk,

also smoothed out a small burr on the transfer port and polished the leade.


heading to a proper range in a few minutes to do some testing  8)


well,

my crown and polish REALLY did the trick on my skyhawk!

going to swing by one of my permissions and throw a group at 80yds and see how much it has improved.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 20, 2019, 04:27:17 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on March 20, 2019, 03:15:46 PM
In deep thought over purchases made, future purchases, and what results am i looking for. On paper... i need to slow my roll on purchases, but around 800~$ away from what im looking to change up the current arsenal to my current needs.

I know the feeling!  I’m one Airgun sale away from my next purchase!!!  LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 20, 2019, 07:16:03 PM
Ugh... If I could scrape up $800... Whoo-Wee BABY!

Here I am trying to build a .20 CO2 gun out of as many left over parts as I can!
 Tonight was the final sanding of the stock before Paint... yes PAINT.  ::)
It is killing me.... but with the make-shift repairs of the broken stock by the previous owner I see no other recourse.
Once again trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 21, 2019, 06:50:05 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 20, 2019, 01:23:00 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 20, 2019, 10:12:37 AM
I did quite a bit of airgun related stuff already today, I finished up my hunting video and then I took twelve shots at some circles with my favorite Crosman 150 using cast 19.5 grain Hunters of course 8)

Curious which one is your "least favorite"? ;)
It's not my most valuable one but its the smoothest operating and I'm really use to it, it's the one that I have in my signature 8)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4857/33071174998_05129d35ef_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 21, 2019, 08:10:31 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 20, 2019, 07:16:03 PM
Ugh... If I could scrape up $800... Whoo-Wee BABY!

Here I am trying to build a .20 CO2 gun out of as many left over parts as I can!
 Tonight was the final sanding of the stock before Paint... yes PAINT.  ::)
It is killing me.... but with the make-shift repairs of the broken stock by the previous owner I see no other recourse.
Once again trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear...  ;)


How about spray on truck bedliner? Lots of people use it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on March 21, 2019, 09:10:02 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 21, 2019, 08:10:31 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 20, 2019, 07:16:03 PM
Ugh... If I could scrape up $800... Whoo-Wee BABY!

Here I am trying to build a .20 CO2 gun out of as many left over parts as I can!
 Tonight was the final sanding of the stock before Paint... yes PAINT.  ::)
It is killing me.... but with the make-shift repairs of the broken stock by the previous owner I see no other recourse.
Once again trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear...  ;)

How about spray on truck bedliner? Lots of people use it.

I'd like to try bedliner myself, but howabout spray on Plasti-Dip? I tried it on some shooting sticks (metal and plastic), but I wondered then how it would be on wood. It doesn't stick really tight to the sticks. Maybe primer might help that, but the DIY car detailers like it because of that property--they can peal it off later when they change their minds. It has a nice grippy feel--even better than the black wrap on my R10. And it's available in colors at Walmart, albeit several are bright green, yellow or red...

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2019, 10:15:03 AM
I have already bought regular satin brown paint for it, along with can of brown "stone" that I will put on the grip and under the forearm to mimic "stippling" on my higher end guns.
 Then a matte clear to top coat the entire thing.  :D

(https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/daa24d88-82ac-48f4-9d5c-2941fce60843/svn/mineral-brown-rust-oleum-american-accents-craft-spray-paint-238324-64_1000.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonnie on March 21, 2019, 01:17:17 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on March 20, 2019, 02:25:55 PM
Worked on my Gamo Swarm Maxxim this morning--it's Spring Break (I'm a teacher) and I finally got a day off for plinking! Woohoo!!


Tuning up my Gamo to sell it to my dad. Addressed several issues: (1) fuzzy scope performance, (2) figuring out the best hand-hold for consistency, and (3) trying to identify why it's dumping 1 of every 20 pellets from the auto-loader.

For the first problem, I bought a Barsca 3-7 x 32 scope and replaced the Gamo scope. Nope, the scope wasn't the problem. Taking the little Barsca back. I'm glad to know that the scope is not a part of my problem.

For the second problem, I shot about 50 pellets trying to get better groups (NOT HAPPENING just yet). I did get the scope zeroed out well, and I did hit the bulls-eye at least 30% of the time. My frustration is that I get way to big of a CTC at only 12 yds. I could handle a quarter (even a .50 cent piece), but I'm sooooo inconsistent with the Gamo. And, yes, I've tried about 10 pellets (Crosman, Gamo, H&N) in about as many styles. CPHPs 7.9 are readily available and average nearly the same groupings as the H&Ns, so I shoot the cheaper pellets. I'm beginning to think that the Gamo Swarm is very, VERY hold sensitive (as well as light enough for me to bounce around too easily).  In all, though, the Gamo seems capable enough.

The third problem still stumps me. My Gamo is failing to load about 1/20 of the pellets (that's two magazine loads)--and it's getting more frequent. Any ideas?

About to head down to local Pawn shop and check out their holdings.

Fun to have a free day!
My auto-loader quit working after about 100 shots. It started mangling pellets every time I cocked the rifle. Tore it apart several times but never got it to work.
I just took it off and tossed it in the garbage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2019, 01:47:51 PM
Thanks for the heads-up Skeeter.
That is one reason I got the Matte clear, hoping a few coats will not only protect it but smooth it out a tad.
 Where I am putting it, I will want "texture".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2019, 02:17:44 PM
Skeeter, get yourself a 1701 grip / trigger assembly. You won't regret it.
$36 from Crosman part # 2220-103
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 21, 2019, 03:06:01 PM
The stem seal gave up in my 1377 RC,(it still has the brass stem) so I hunted up info and repaired it
Dug the old seal out and compressed a nylon washer in its place. Chucked it up in my Dremel and took a small fine file to it, to smooth it.
 Back in action! ;D ;D 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on March 21, 2019, 06:07:52 PM
Replaced the breech o-ring and the o-ring at the tip of the valve in my Beeman P17.  Then I fixed an issue with the hammer spring because it was tensioned against the left grip instead of the right grip.  I sanded and polished some trigger bits while I was at it.  Maybe I just got one of the worse put together ones, but I would have been better off if they just sent me the gun as a bag of parts and instructions.  It was put together ALL WRONG at the factory, but it's great now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 21, 2019, 06:08:41 PM
Is this airgun related ???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhC6CY6ZTmc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhC6CY6ZTmc)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 21, 2019, 06:09:19 PM
Quote
Is this airgun related

Might want to have a look at that crown ;D

Replaced the front cover on my pellet trap.

Checked the email 100 times to see if the Gauntlet is being shipped :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2019, 07:34:15 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 21, 2019, 06:08:41 PM
Is this airgun related ???

That  is a stinkin COOL screen saver Wayne!
But I bet you wont hit a darn thing with that pellet.
;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 21, 2019, 09:20:45 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2019, 07:34:15 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 21, 2019, 06:08:41 PM
Is this airgun related ???

That  is a stinkin COOL screen saver Wayne!
But I bet you wont hit a darn thing with that pellet.
;)

I suspect that pellet was shot redneck hollow point style! (backwards) :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 21, 2019, 10:36:57 PM
Center of Gravity Incorrect?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 22, 2019, 01:34:56 AM
I need another "low quality" 177 springer like i need a hole in my foot, but this Gamo, yes Gamo, DX Bear Grylls edition has been haunting me for some time now, i know it´s gonna be twangy, probably not so super accurate, but i realy realy like the colours of it... https://bntonline.co.za/shop/gamo-bear-grylls-set-air-rifle-pellet-4-5mm/
But how could i justifie the buy???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 22, 2019, 07:12:53 AM
Quote from: AG72 on March 22, 2019, 01:34:56 AM
I need another "low quality" 177 springer like i need a hole in my foot, but this Gamo, yes Gamo, DX Bear Grylls edition has been haunting me for some time now, i know it´s gonna be twangy, probably not so super accurate, but i realy realy like the colours of it... https://bntonline.co.za/shop/gamo-bear-grylls-set-air-rifle-pellet-4-5mm/
But how could i justifie the buy???


Did you see the "out of stock" under the description? :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 22, 2019, 07:38:39 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 22, 2019, 07:12:53 AM
Quote from: AG72 on March 22, 2019, 01:34:56 AM
I need another "low quality" 177 springer like i need a hole in my foot, but this Gamo, yes Gamo, DX Bear Grylls edition has been haunting me for some time now, i know it´s gonna be twangy, probably not so super accurate, but i realy realy like the colours of it... https://bntonline.co.za/shop/gamo-bear-grylls-set-air-rifle-pellet-4-5mm/
But how could i justifie the buy???


Did you see the "out of stock" under the description? :o
LOL.... justified.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 22, 2019, 08:02:26 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 22, 2019, 07:12:53 AM
Quote from: AG72 on March 22, 2019, 01:34:56 AM
I need another "low quality" 177 springer like i need a hole in my foot, but this Gamo, yes Gamo, DX Bear Grylls edition has been haunting me for some time now, i know it´s gonna be twangy, probably not so super accurate, but i realy realy like the colours of it... https://bntonline.co.za/shop/gamo-bear-grylls-set-air-rifle-pellet-4-5mm/
But how could i justifie the buy???


Did you see the "out of stock" under the description? :o

Yes, not going to order from them, just wanted to show how it looks, i imagine pulling the trigger on it is like if you jump of a cliff away from an erupting volcano with your mouth full of worms and you squeeze the liquid out of elephantpoo over your mouth, you know, in Bear Grylls style....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 22, 2019, 09:36:17 AM
Quote from: AG72 on March 22, 2019, 01:34:56 AM
I need another "low quality" 177 springer like i need a hole in my foot, but this Gamo, yes Gamo, DX Bear Grylls edition has been haunting me for some time now, i know it´s gonna be twangy, probably not so super accurate, but i realy realy like the colours of it... https://bntonline.co.za/shop/gamo-bear-grylls-set-air-rifle-pellet-4-5mm/
But how could i justifie the buy???

It looks like it comes with matching pellets!  What a fashion statement!  What further justification do you need?  LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 22, 2019, 10:58:36 AM
Quote from: AG72 on March 22, 2019, 01:34:56 AM
I need another "low quality" 177 springer like i need a hole in my foot, but this Gamo, yes Gamo, DX Bear Grylls edition has been haunting me for some time now, i know it´s gonna be twangy, probably not so super accurate, but i realy realy like the colours of it... https://bntonline.co.za/shop/gamo-bear-grylls-set-air-rifle-pellet-4-5mm/
But how could i justifie the buy???
It will give you at least 2 days of tear down, deburr, polish, clean and degrease. Then relube and re assemble. Just shoot it over the chrony before all the TLC then again after.  You will be amazed at the difference I did that with the Gamo Swarm and picked up a few FPS also getting tighter groups at 25 yards vs before the TLC. All of that without even installing the CDT 4G trigger that I will order and install shortly
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 22, 2019, 11:07:39 AM
I cast up 406 good ones from my 217-20-RF mold this morning and had 50 rejects.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=153088.0;attach=265703;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 22, 2019, 11:09:51 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 22, 2019, 11:07:39 AM
I cast up 406 good ones from my 217-20-RF mold this morning and had 50 rejects.


Good Job Wayne !            Those are some real nice looking pellets !           


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 22, 2019, 11:37:39 AM
Thanks Tom !!! They're the same pellet I got the fox squirrel with the Master Blaster yesteday ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 22, 2019, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 22, 2019, 11:37:39 AM
Thanks Tom !!! They're the same pellet I got the fox squirrel with the Master Blaster yesteday ;D

Ykes........Squirrels Beware !      This Guy has got the ...Good Stuff !       ;)


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 22, 2019, 01:10:49 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 22, 2019, 10:58:36 AM
Quote from: AG72 on March 22, 2019, 01:34:56 AM
I need another "low quality" 177 springer like i need a hole in my foot, but this Gamo, yes Gamo, DX Bear Grylls edition has been haunting me for some time now, i know it´s gonna be twangy, probably not so super accurate, but i realy realy like the colours of it... https://bntonline.co.za/shop/gamo-bear-grylls-set-air-rifle-pellet-4-5mm/
But how could i justifie the buy???
It will give you at least 2 days of tear down, deburr, polish, clean and degrease. Then relube and re assemble. Just shoot it over the chrony before all the TLC then again after.  You will be amazed at the difference I did that with the Gamo Swarm and picked up a few FPS also getting tighter groups at 25 yards vs before the TLC. All of that without even installing the CDT 4G trigger that I will order and install shortly

Hey wasen't we supposed to be enablers... All of that "must do" gave me a headache haha 😁

Just replaced the spring in my browning x-blade without any trouble so i will get out tomorrow and check the chrony numbers and see if she still likes the Jsb 10.34gr
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 22, 2019, 01:23:59 PM
 Nice looking pellets
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on March 22, 2019, 03:20:38 PM
Did a preliminary set of chrony data for several heavy pellets (9.3 through 16.3 grain) in the BSA R10. My plan is to tune that to throw heavy pellets in the low 900's FPS instead of the 700's and 800's so I can go after the longer range woodchucks with more thumping power. Of course, that will entail some target shooting to decide which ones have the accuracy to do the job, then we'll tune a little more closely.

While I have the R10 open, I'll also have a look at the hammer. I'd like to see if I can do something about the hammer bounce, but I'm not wanting to go the typical "blast tamer" route.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2019, 08:05:03 PM
Low humidity here so I started laying coats of paint on the stock... but it's cold. So I reverted to my motorcycle rebuilding days...
 Lay a coat in the garage and run into the house with the heater on high in the "Mens room" shower stall to cure, then in 10-15 minutes repeat..
 Momma ain't gonna be happy cuz of the fumes but you think she would be used to it by now. I have restored 5 bikes this way ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 22, 2019, 08:56:06 PM
Rang the the snot out of my 8” gong a 150 yards, with my D350. These guns have way more range than many folks give them credit for...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 22, 2019, 08:57:29 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2019, 08:05:03 PM
Low humidity here so I started laying coats of paint on the stock... but it's cold. So I reverted to my motorcycle rebuilding days...
 Lay a coat in the garage and run into the house with the heater on high in the "Mens room" shower stall to cure, then in 10-15 minutes repeat..
 Momma ain't gonna be happy cuz of the fumes but you think she would be used to it by now. I have restored 5 bikes this way ::)

I had my dirt bike motor on the dining room table for a couple months.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2019, 09:03:48 PM
Quote from: Insanity on March 22, 2019, 08:57:29 PM

I had my dirt bike motor on the dining room table for a couple months.

You get it.  ;)
I know a 75 YO man who has 426 hemi parts all over the family room.
You open a kitchen drawer and you find gaskets, piston rings, and what not all organized.
Herman is my mentor in household Etiquette
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 22, 2019, 10:38:48 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2019, 09:03:48 PM
Quote from: Insanity on March 22, 2019, 08:57:29 PM

I had my dirt bike motor on the dining room table for a couple months.

You get it.  ;)
I know a 75 YO man who has 426 hemi parts all over the family room.
You open a kitchen drawer and you find gaskets, piston rings, and what not all organized.
Herman is my mentor in household Etiquette

Scott :   ;D

I shot my Silver Streak today while I was fixing my 1968 Gilson Snow Blower.   I would work on it for a while then take a break and shoot the Silver Streak for a while.   The Recoil Spring for the Manual Starter had broken this winter...but Electric Starter was still working.
Being that this 10HP Cast Iron Engine Snow Blower was 51 years old and had not been manufactured for many years...I had to improvise.
I pulled the spring from a 1975 Lawn Boy 2cycle Lawn Mower ( 44 Yrs Old ) and.....Reworked it to fit the Gilson.  ;) 

The Temp today reached 52 !!!   Wow Nice !         
The Snow Blower got fixed.   
The 1979 Sheridan got shot and the shot groups were quarter sized or better at 25 yards.
I did all of my shooting out of my Grandson Hunter's Snow Fort ;D
It was a truly great day.
Afterwards the Streak got wiped down and put away.
The Snow Blower got a test run and put away

I got a Taco Pizza and had supper with my Grandkids.  ;D


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 22, 2019, 11:50:50 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2019, 09:03:48 PM
Quote from: Insanity on March 22, 2019, 08:57:29 PM

I had my dirt bike motor on the dining room table for a couple months.

You get it.  ;)
I know a 75 YO man who has 426 hemi parts all over the family room.
You open a kitchen drawer and you find gaskets, piston rings, and what not all organized.
Herman is my mentor in household Etiquette

Wife was less than thrilled but she got over it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 23, 2019, 09:37:12 AM
Our whole 8 acres looks like a man cave... inside and out.. and Betty Lou is just fine with it.... that's why I love her.
Anyhow... it's not so much what we're gonna do that's airgun related today... it's what will be tempting to do....
Let me elaborate...
First we're going to load up the wheelers and head south to Geneva State Forrest for some trail riding. Then we're going to hit the Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo festival. That's where the airgun stuff comes in.... any idea how hard it's gonna be to see all them rattlesnakes without giving in to the urge to shoot a few?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 23, 2019, 09:53:19 AM
Taped a cheat sheet to my long range rig...

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6296)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: truck on March 23, 2019, 03:02:05 PM
Good idea! It's always right there when you need it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 23, 2019, 03:44:46 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 21, 2019, 03:06:01 PM
The stem seal gave up in my 1377 RC,(it still has the brass stem) so I hunted up info and repaired it
Dug the old seal out and compressed a nylon washer in its place. Chucked it up in my Dremel and took a small fine file to it, to smooth it.
 Back in action! ;D ;D 8)


PART 2

Well,in spite of what I had read,nylon didn't work very good as a stem seal.
Failed on me this morning. Too hard.
So this time cut a seal from a rubber washer.
 Put the stem back in the dremel and shaped it with a tiny fine file.
 Oiled it and put everything back together.  Works a lot better! ::) ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 23, 2019, 03:51:04 PM
Sold my bullboss waiting on funds
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 23, 2019, 04:15:09 PM
Grats on the sale!

Just came in from shooting a good bit this afternoon. Even dragged out the Titan (Train NP2). Boy do I stink with the jumpers ;)

I'm going to shoot the Mayhem some later today but right now the shooting table is in direct sunlight. I could almost feel the sunburn coming on!

In an hour or two it will be in the shade. Heck, I have 5 hours of daylight left! ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 23, 2019, 04:23:52 PM
Quote from: bear air on March 23, 2019, 03:51:04 PM
Sold my bullboss waiting on funds

Yep,  me too!  I now have the funds needed for the Dreamline!  Easy come, easy go!  LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 23, 2019, 04:27:43 PM
I am going to a couple of local gun shops and see if they forgot to call me when an old airgun comes in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 23, 2019, 07:08:34 PM
I shot my Air Speed and AT44 Long then installed the Huma Quick Fill with Guage on my Marauder. I was a totally air gunified day!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on March 23, 2019, 07:22:19 PM
Got out to shoot my Gamo and a Crosman Summit Ranger (both .177) with my elderly father. We had a great time. With the scope he did a great job hitting the targets (it was his first experience with air rifles). He ended up wanting to keep the Gamo for plinking at pesky squirrels in the back yard. Since that was far safer than him shooting a firearm, I agreed. Spending time and having fun with my folks was a great joy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 23, 2019, 07:47:21 PM
Good for you Archie.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Knothead on March 23, 2019, 08:35:35 PM
I rebuilt my Sheridan E Series pistol.  I should have done this years ago!  It wasn't that hard, and the reward is awesome.  With 13.73gn Exacts I shot a respectable 25 yard group and dinged the fatman at 50 yards. 
Let me tell you the E Series hits hard. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on March 23, 2019, 08:48:28 PM
Organized all the items I've collected for shooting.  Aluminun cans, tin cans, pill bottles, batteries, soda bottle tops.


Then i spray glued 300 of the gamo targets to cardboard and constructed another target box of rubber mulch.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 23, 2019, 10:04:32 PM
Only airgun-thing I did today was watch Gile's IWA review.

gracious.  I see a SPA PP750 in my near future.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on March 23, 2019, 11:44:15 PM
Practiced with my NP2 shooting cat food cans off a 2x4 at 35 yards.  They're 4 inches in diameter, and about 1.5 inches deep (i shoot them on edge).  I also spent some time missing cat food cans at 35 yards.  So hard to shoot a springer well.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 24, 2019, 10:37:10 AM
I spent a good deal of time missing targets with the Mayhem, did a little better with the Titan. (Springers)

Then I starte shooting same hole groups at 33 yards with the Aspen (PCP)

Not very good with the springers, for one I am out of practice with them, and again I was never very good with them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wolfer on March 24, 2019, 10:38:21 AM
I am going to work on my newly purchased Crossman F4s trigger. Trying to get the trigger bushing the right size.     Mke
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonnie on March 24, 2019, 12:19:06 PM
I unboxed and setup a new Harbor Freight Fortress 2 gallon 1.2 HP 135 PSI Ultra Quiet Oil-Free Professional Air Compressor, mounted filters and air dryer. Now waiting for the F10 Shoebox to show up Tuesday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 24, 2019, 12:26:05 PM
Currently plinking away with my Fusion. Never have been much into Co2 guns. But this one is a lot of fun, and quite accurate. Till the Co2 gets low that is...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2019, 02:09:23 PM
The Urban is sitting out on the bench on the Caldwell shooting rest. I been buzzing around doing this and that. Every now and again I stop and take a few shots. I mean, how many times can a guy hit the same dang hole.
Strapped a fishing pole onto the wheeler and went down to the river behind the airport. First cast snagged on a log under the water and busted my rig off. Didn't think to take any extra tackle. Oh well, I'll head to the church swamp pond for some fishing and turtle sniping after church lets out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 24, 2019, 04:20:55 PM
Despite hitting 70 degrees, I spent my "shooting" time with one of my recent flat-bander slingshots- going after a Monster Energy can at 19 yards.

I did wipe down my CO2 guns- I know if I break them out the next week will suddenly go the "atmospheric river" route.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 24, 2019, 04:40:58 PM
No love at the gun shops yesterday... I did get my CO2 bulk fill bottle filled while I was at one that caters to Paint-Ballers.  ::)
 So today, the paint was cured on the old broken Benji stock and I trial fitted my 2060 build bits detailed HERE (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=153108.0).

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on March 24, 2019, 05:16:00 PM
Just found out that my $25 Chinese Ali Express chrony made it through customs and will arrive shortly.  I'm looking forward to being able to keep an eye on my guns' health accurately.

Other than that, I've just been shooting paper indoors with the P17.  Great plinker, I can't put it down!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 24, 2019, 07:59:54 PM
Found a random spring on my bench.. It was bluish purple.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/55736496_10157065024601241_4018339782588366848_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=2a0d059a25b72879806b8d2eef33e482&oe=5D182E26)

I recently took apart my Artemis PP700S-A. But I didn't take apart the trigger. Checked the parts diagram and the 2 springs like this, are where they are suppose to be.  PP800 was taken apart, again checked the diagrams, and had the spring.

Recently I went thru my P17 parts box to get couple springs for someone. Could it be the missing rear sight spring on my Beeman P17?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2019, 09:37:40 PM
Looks like it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on March 24, 2019, 10:31:24 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on March 24, 2019, 12:26:05 PM
Currently plinking away with my Fusion. Never have been much into Co2 guns. But this one is a lot of fun, and quite accurate. Till the Co2 gets low that is...



gotta second the fusion,mine is amazing!

i shoot it in the yard since its so quiet,it loves the jsb rs 7.3gn and the rws super h point.


if youre a dime at 35yds it will give you a headache :) LOL
the hosps HATE me LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 24, 2019, 10:49:23 PM
Added two more PVC target stands to my backyard range.
These use 1 inch Schedule 40 PVC and discarded mop handles,  old political campaign signs and the wire frames used with them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 24, 2019, 11:41:48 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on March 24, 2019, 11:03:43 PM
Shot video of the t20 thermal scope im using. For educational purposes ONLY! Caught a squirrel while at work and came home to find him, threw some peanuts in the cage for him and let him out after.

https://youtu.be/LROWe8cFOhI

Kinda bummed you dont sound like Skeeter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 25, 2019, 12:05:47 AM
Skeeter Valentine like your avatar.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 25, 2019, 12:07:11 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOoPDjiSwdo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOoPDjiSwdo)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 25, 2019, 06:27:00 AM
Scott here's another pellet animation for you, the pellets in this one are flying truer 8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doMvkUQ8NVM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doMvkUQ8NVM)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 25, 2019, 06:38:11 AM
That is cool!

I see you even autographed the last one!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 25, 2019, 06:56:10 AM
 ;) ;D Checked on my FX Crown .25 it is in transit somewhere in the mid west  ::) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on March 25, 2019, 08:55:24 AM
Got up, watched the depressing local news. Got the weather report. Grabbed up 3 of my pumpers and shot the heck outta a tin can in my 25 foot hall range I set up. It was then a good morning. Plan to shoot some more later outside. I'm getting into my less expensive pumpers, they are fun to shoot and with the barrel swaps they're accurate too. You don't need a lot of power to dispatch small pests, so to me they are perfect.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 25, 2019, 10:10:34 AM
Decided to order the baffle stack for my Air Speed .25 from Hajimoto hope to install it before the weekend.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 25, 2019, 10:56:02 AM
Got my old butt out of bed and came to work to make more money for more toys.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on March 25, 2019, 02:15:29 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on March 24, 2019, 07:59:54 PM
Found a random spring on my bench.. It was bluish purple.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/55736496_10157065024601241_4018339782588366848_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=2a0d059a25b72879806b8d2eef33e482&oe=5D182E26)

I recently took apart my Artemis PP700S-A. But I didn't take apart the trigger. Checked the parts diagram and the 2 springs like this, are where they are suppose to be.  PP800 was taken apart, again checked the diagrams, and had the spring.

Recently I went thru my P17 parts box to get couple springs for someone. Could it be the missing rear sight spring on my Beeman P17?

Looks like it.  I just ordered all polyurethane o-rings for mine.  25/pack @$10-12 per pack.  I officially spent more money on the o-rings than the gun.  I figure the only way to solve this discrepancy is to buy more P17's   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 25, 2019, 02:37:29 PM
Going through AG stuff and going to post some things on the classifieds. Too much stuff!!!!!! I may need to be look into some sort of therapy or something this is out of control lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 25, 2019, 02:59:27 PM
Mounted a pistol scope on my Rebel.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/54523377_10157066741056241_2234492749044776960_o.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=99b238be1825fd5a9188f210e418016c&oe=5D50A01F)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 25, 2019, 07:59:43 PM
I realized I don't really needed a pellet  trap outside. Since there is nothing behind and no rocks in my back yard. So made this simple stick into the ground, target holder. Just simple 3/16 rod I bent. Like to find a better way of holding the cardboard though.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/55576316_317388245631308_5530533403130068992_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=232cde9527c3bc152f534c2907ab4d8d&oe=5D0D4D2E)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 25, 2019, 09:36:50 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on March 25, 2019, 07:59:43 PM
I realized I don't really needed a pellet  trap outside. Since there is nothing behind and no rocks in my back yard. So made this simple stick into the ground, target holder. Just simple 3/16 rod I bent. Like to find a better way of holding the cardboard though.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/55576316_317388245631308_5530533403130068992_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=232cde9527c3bc152f534c2907ab4d8d&oe=5D0D4D2E)

I like to use binder clips. You can find a size that will clip over your 3/16 rod and clamp on the cardboard.  You can use them on the sides and bottom to keep the paper target (if you choose to use one) from blowing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 25, 2019, 09:46:41 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on March 25, 2019, 09:36:50 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on March 25, 2019, 07:59:43 PM
I realized I don't really needed a pellet  trap outside. Since there is nothing behind and no rocks in my back yard. So made this simple stick into the ground, target holder. Just simple 3/16 rod I bent. Like to find a better way of holding the cardboard though.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/55576316_317388245631308_5530533403130068992_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=232cde9527c3bc152f534c2907ab4d8d&oe=5D0D4D2E)

I like to use binder clips. You can find a size that will clip over your 3/16 rod and clamp on the cardboard.  You can use them on the sides and bottom to keep the paper target (if you choose to use one) from blowing.

Thanks, save me welding.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Habanero69er on March 25, 2019, 10:01:54 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on March 25, 2019, 07:59:43 PM
I realized I don't really needed a pellet  trap outside. Since there is nothing behind and no rocks in my back yard. So made this simple stick into the ground, target holder. Just simple 3/16 rod I bent. Like to find a better way of holding the cardboard though.



Neodymium Rare-Earth Magnets. I use them to hold targets in place with my Champion bullet box. They are very strong & should have no problem holding cardboard in place. You can pick an assortment of sizes at Home Depot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 26, 2019, 01:23:03 AM
Quote from: RobertMcC on March 25, 2019, 07:59:43 PM
I realized I don't really needed a pellet  trap outside. Since there is nothing behind and no rocks in my back yard. So made this simple stick into the ground, target holder. Just simple 3/16 rod I bent. Like to find a better way of holding the cardboard though.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/55576316_317388245631308_5530533403130068992_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=232cde9527c3bc152f534c2907ab4d8d&oe=5D0D4D2E)

Gday mate! Are ye an australian fella? Cause your target is upside down!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 26, 2019, 10:12:47 AM
Quote from: AG72 on March 26, 2019, 01:23:03 AM
Quote from: RobertMcC on March 25, 2019, 07:59:43 PM
I realized I don't really needed a pellet  trap outside. Since there is nothing behind and no rocks in my back yard. So made this simple stick into the ground, target holder. Just simple 3/16 rod I bent. Like to find a better way of holding the cardboard though.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/55576316_317388245631308_5530533403130068992_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=232cde9527c3bc152f534c2907ab4d8d&oe=5D0D4D2E)

Gday mate! Are ye an australian fella? Cause your target is upside down!

Didn't even notice. Better?

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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 26, 2019, 10:43:18 AM
Inspired by the recent interest in BB shooting around here, I had a couple minutes between shower and time to leave for work and I had a quick look around at my guns.
During the time that I was gathering metal/metal 880s searching for 'the one" I collected a half dozen or so that fell a little short in accuracy to compete with Betty Lou's "Dark Lady".. as she refers to it.
These are untouched as far as mods except maybe I removed the flat spring. I'm thinking Betty Lou and I can use them to open up a new realm of completion. I think we'll open up a can killin' bidness.
Open sights at 20 meters. First to rip the can off a 3" dry wall screw buried 1" into a 2x4 wins the round. Just hitting the can won't do it... it has to come off.
We do this at 35 meters with pellets and scope with 880s and let me tell you... some of those cans get pretty well shot up before they come off that screw.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 26, 2019, 10:57:34 AM
Quote from: avator on March 26, 2019, 10:43:18 AM
Inspired by the recent interest in BB shooting around here, I had a couple minutes between shower and time to leave for work and I had a quick look around at my guns.
During the time that I was gathering metal/metal 880s searching for 'the one" I collected a half dozen or so that fell a little short in accuracy to compete with Betty Lou's "Dark Lady".. as she refers to it.
These are untouched as far as mods except maybe I removed the flat spring. I'm thinking Betty Lou and I can use them to open up a new realm of completion. I think we'll open up a can killin' bidness.
Open sights at 20 meters. First to rip the can off a 3" dry wall screw buried 1" into a 2x4 wins the round. Just hitting the can won't do it... it has to come off.
We do this at 35 meters with pellets and scope with 880s and let me tell you... some of those cans get pretty well shot up before they come off that screw.
My money is on Betty Lou! Besides the fact she's a better shot, her losing would probably results in Bill having to eat out for awhile
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 26, 2019, 10:59:46 AM
That's 'cause she's SOOOO much younger than me.    8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 26, 2019, 11:09:00 AM
Quote from: avator on March 26, 2019, 10:59:46 AM
That's 'cause she's SOOOO much younger than me.    8)
Don't forget: much prettier!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 26, 2019, 11:10:48 AM
Yeah, and there is that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 26, 2019, 02:34:53 PM
I got nuttin  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 26, 2019, 03:13:25 PM
Ok, what was the topic?
Oh yeah, I went home for lunch and pigged down some leftover "sketti" the went to the shop to gather up some BBs. I also located a couple m/m Daisy 880 pumpers and loaded them up to see if they even shot.
Yes and yes. Looks like we got a couple shooters for the BB challenge that Marty is putting together. Talked to Betty Lou and she's all in as well.
Let the games begin.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on March 26, 2019, 04:26:53 PM
heading out to a farm to do some scopecam hosps with the skyhawk :)

this thing just keeps getting better and better.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 26, 2019, 07:21:41 PM
 ::) ::) Posted my .30 Marauder in the GTA Classifieds this afternoon
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 27, 2019, 07:55:22 PM
Worked on my "2060" After applying the "stone" paint in the chosen places, I applied 3 coats of matte clear to the entire stock.
Repaired damage is hidden and it feels good. ;)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 27, 2019, 08:20:47 PM
Man,that's pretty nice looking! Can't wait to see the "finished" project! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 28, 2019, 06:29:14 AM
I have an ulcer again, been keeping me up, and un able to really concentrate on shooting.

Slowly been working on the PP700SA, removed the stock and waiting on a shim for the shroud. Trying to dial in the regulator. Filling in the hole I drilled into the stock. Since it never will be installed again.

Got the pistol scope mounted on the PP800 Rebel. Tried the stock, and did not like it. SO back to pistol mode.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/55560643_10157066741051241_10773736483454976_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=96cc88b5ea9f5fba1a04a3d9256e91b9&oe=5D48E804)

I dunno why, I don't find the rebel stock, or the PP700SA stock comfy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 28, 2019, 03:48:09 PM
I re assembled my Liberty and aired it up for the first time, I've got just a little over 3K in it right now but eventually I'll have more.  I haven't had the chrony out in a while but it looks like it's about time.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 28, 2019, 04:18:30 PM
Started doing the prep for the Hajimoto baffle stack and stripper mod for my Air Speed .25. Then I will try with and without my Neil Clague LDC
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on March 28, 2019, 04:41:51 PM
Did some tuning since I got my China chrony.

I redid the shim on my P17's piston.  5 layers (edit: it's aluminum foil tape) instead of 4 (0.025 inches total) which is as much as I can go without putting too much strain on the linkage.

Before (0.020"):  417-423, average 420
After (0.025"): 426-433, average 430
[7.6 grain]

Then I shimmed the pump cup on my 1322 (used a plastic disc from a coffee can lid and a very, very thin o-ring):

Before:  477-483, average 481 at 10 pumps
After:  485-490, average 487 at 10 pumps
[14.3 grain]

I also greased the striker on the 1322, and I ended up having to clean most of it off because I used too much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 28, 2019, 04:55:26 PM
Changed out the contents of my homemade pellet trap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 28, 2019, 05:49:51 PM
All day long it was sunny and calm - 65 degrees.
 But a half hour BEFORE the time-clock said it was time to go home the wind picked up.
Quite gusty here now so shooting for accuracy is a no-go. >:(

Never the quitter, I opened my "wish list" and I called Crosman, spoke to a nice chap, Kieth.
He helped me empty my wallet.

Soon, I will be heading up to the workbench for my 2060 build.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on March 29, 2019, 04:51:47 AM
Repaired a plastic fantastic 66 and switched out a bad from the factory 2280 barrel.

Edit: Finally! Lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 29, 2019, 10:21:15 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 28, 2019, 04:55:26 PM
Changed out the contents of my homemade pellet trap.

Thanks for reminding me. Once mine gets to around 30 lbs its time to clean it out :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonnie on March 29, 2019, 12:01:43 PM
I worked on adjusting the regulator pressure on my .25 Gauntlet yesterday.
It was set at about 1700 PSI from the factory. Came with only two red shims installed.
I added one .010 shim and that raised it to almost 2200 PSI. I'm shooting for 1900 PSI.
I removed the .010 shim and installed a .005 shim. Pressure came in at just above 1800 PSI.
Opened the regulator up again and measured the factory shims. Two red shims, both measured .021.
Measured my McMaster Carr .020 shims and they measured .020 on the money.
Today I plan to replace the two red .021 shims with the .020 shims and a .010 shim to see what I get.
It's interesting to see what just .005 will do.

Note to all you Gauntlet guys out there - do not just start stuffing a bunch of shims into your regulators!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on March 29, 2019, 03:11:27 PM
Planned to swap the barrel on my 22 hw50s to the 177 just to try it and it is like a 5 min job so what could go wrong... Well just about everything with me behind the screwdriver... No problem taking it apart but the "new" one didn't want to cooperate, and ended up stripping the tread where the pivot bolt goes in, yes i am good at making stuff broken,  but i took the old cylinder and put in everything but the bolt didn't align properly and i almost did the same wrong thing, but the iq that was left saw that one of the "forks" was bendt so i gave it some wack with a hammer, my kind of tool, and finaly i got her together again and shot some into the safetybox to be sure she was ok, so the "5 min job" took me about 2 hours... A sledgehammer and a pile of rocks is my kind of hobby...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 29, 2019, 06:01:16 PM
Nothing... absolutely NOTHING.
Well, I did check the status of yesterdays Crosman order. "In Process"  ::)
 Now I got home from work at 4:30 and need to go to my 2nd (non-paying) job at the Lodge cooking Friday night dinner at 5:30.
 Serving a bunch of members who expect "restaurant" service. And some actually have the GALL to complain to a volunteer (me).
 I SO want a T-shirt or sign that say's "The first one to complain, volunteers for NEXT week!"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 29, 2019, 06:14:37 PM
A well timed trip with a full plate of food would take care of a complainer. Blame it on Jim.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lonewolf65 on March 29, 2019, 07:20:48 PM
Had fun plinking today
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 29, 2019, 08:32:04 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 29, 2019, 06:01:16 PM
Serving a bunch of members who expect "restaurant" service. And some actually have the GALL to complain to a volunteer (me).
 I SO want a T-shirt or sign that say's "The first one to complain, volunteers for NEXT week!"
At the end of the dinner, hand them a bill, and tell them to tip based upon the service.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Knothead on March 29, 2019, 09:16:56 PM
I took a scrap piece of 3x3 by 1/4 steel, drilled two holes and hing it off mechanics wire on a u-shaped bent rebar at 25 yards.  Then I ran a co2 cartridge full of pellets out of my Sheridan E pistol on it. 

As much fun as tin cans, without having to chase it or pick it up when done.

I have another to draw out a bottle and pop can on.  I will cut them out and have them as well.

Looks like we will have a BB/Pellet steel range on the north side out the garage and the 25 - 100 yard steel range out the west side. 

It just keeps getting better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 29, 2019, 09:52:59 PM
Tonight actually went well.
All dinners served with no complaints. Actually sold out.... dishes, pot, and pans washed and home by 8:30.
 They must have read this thread..  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 29, 2019, 10:03:45 PM
Tried to install a vortec tune kit in my TO1 triggered RWS M48. Wouldn't cock, think it's coil binding. Mounted a UTG 3-12 44mm side AO on my new Senica Aspen.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: happymecanic on March 29, 2019, 11:35:01 PM
Took my vintage Crosman Model 70 rifle apart, it needs to be re-sealed. Upcoming rebuild thread in the Vintage Airgun Gate  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on March 30, 2019, 05:38:06 PM
I slipped over to the dark side.  Just ordered my first PCP airgun, AT44 short in .22 cal.
Excited - very excited.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 30, 2019, 08:59:49 PM
Actually this happened several days ago - but I have just returned from Louisiana (*) and am back at the computer:
My brother-in-law and I talked at length about hunting with pellet rifles.  He is almost definitely going to buy a PCP to hunt squirrels with.  I told him to talk with my brother about shooting a few pellets through my brother's Discovery so he (brother-in-law) can get a feel for PCP accuracy and shooting comfort.
(*) My Judy and I went down to Louisiana to sign papers to sell our Louisiana house.  WOO HOO!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on March 30, 2019, 10:39:53 PM
Got some JSB 7.33 grains in the mail today.  The P17 likes them very, very, very much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DHunter on March 31, 2019, 03:51:28 AM
Went to a shooting range with Hayfoot and got to see his new .25 cal FX Impact and his .22 Marauder.  It was very much a pleasure to meet him, although I probably didn't communicate that very well since the whole environment was new to me, and the noise of the PBs made communication difficult.

I was hoping to get some good trajectory data on my highly modified Crosman 1322 rifle but unfortunately the wind was pretty bad.  I did get some data between times that the wind blew our targets down.  We spent plenty of time waiting for the next line break even when everyone else's targets were down too.

The man and kid at the next station managed to put a couple of bullets through the PVC frame holding my own target (their target was at ten yards; I started at 25 and worked my way up to 50), and the ones on the other side destroyed their own frame at ten yards.  Good grief!!  I could throw rocks more accurately that that!  LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 31, 2019, 06:02:20 AM
Yesterday was pretty much a rain day so I did manage to test my Liberty@20yds, I was using the 19.6 grain pellets with the open sights, it took a bit to get it sighted in but the end results are very promising with a 5 shot group less than dime sized.  After that I decided it was time to cast up some more of these pellets because they're such darned good shooters and  my supply was drastically depleted from doing a lot of chrony work with my Liberty and enjoyment groups with my Crosman 150.  I just got done testing my yesterdays batch of pellets and they're great.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=129628.0;attach=266740;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 31, 2019, 06:29:55 AM
Picked up some Naval Jelly and stripped some blueing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 31, 2019, 08:57:10 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 31, 2019, 06:29:55 AM
Picked up some Naval Jelly and stripped some blueing.
Ummm.... this IS a family forum.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 31, 2019, 09:26:18 AM
I mounted a better scope  on the FX Crown and zeroed again for ~25 yards will try to squeeze in some chrony testing today and make sure the regulator is stable . This is an impressive rifle great fit and finish , and we all know about the accuracy of the FX rifles. I cant wait to get this rifle and the Airmax out to the Brookhaven range for some 50 , 75 and 100 yard accuracy. It will be a sort of side by side comparison since both are single hole shooters at 25 yards and I'm just curious how the accuracy for the Air speed will group at the longer distances since  I already have see enough long range data on the FX Crown with other watched videos from reputable testers and the Crown did compete in the extreme benchrest very successfully.

 I'm pretty sure the Crown will group very well at 100 yards I just don't know what the Air Speed will do beyond sixty yards
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 31, 2019, 09:26:31 AM
Scott, have you ever tried Vicks VaporRub?  It has a nice, cooling effect.   ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 31, 2019, 09:29:30 AM
Don if I ever did buy a higher end gun it would more than likely be one of the FX's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 31, 2019, 10:04:16 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 31, 2019, 09:29:30 AM
Don if I ever did buy a higher end gun it would more than likely be one of the FX's.
I think that everyone should own at least one quality higher end air gun. Over the last two years I have been refining my collection and selling off most of my low and mid priced AG's to fund the purchase of better rifles. Much of the time I look at fit and finish and how the rifle fits me but paramount is the accuracy. I will keep a few of my less expensive rifles for the tinker factor. Guns Like my PP700sa , Gamo Whisper and Swarm Maxxim and a couple of the bargain SPA plinkers for can killers. The keepers like the Air Speed .25 and my Air Arms S510 Xtra FAC .177 are long time keepers for sure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 31, 2019, 10:19:42 AM
you guys are funny... warped but funny.
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 31, 2019, 11:28:13 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 31, 2019, 10:04:16 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on March 31, 2019, 09:29:30 AM
Don if I ever did buy a higher end gun it would more than likely be one of the FX's.
I think that everyone should own at least one quality higher end air gun. Over the last two years I have been refining my collection and selling off most of my low and mid priced AG's to fund the purchase of better rifles. Much of the time I look at fit and finish and how the rifle fits me but paramount is the accuracy. I will keep a few of my less expensive rifles for the tinker factor. Guns Like my PP700sa , Gamo Whisper and Swarm Maxxim and a couple of the bargain SPA plinkers for can killers. The keepers like the Air Speed .25 and my Air Arms S510 Xtra FAC .177 are long time keepers for sure.

Yeah Quality over Quantity. I find the more I have, the less I use. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 31, 2019, 01:30:03 PM
I started a new spreadsheet to help assist me determine my next airgun purchase.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 31, 2019, 01:40:44 PM
Quote from: avator on March 31, 2019, 08:57:10 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 31, 2019, 06:29:55 AM
Picked up some Naval Jelly and stripped some blueing.
Ummm.... this IS a family forum.

When you put it like that...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 31, 2019, 03:33:00 PM
Well I pulled a near disaster oops today!

I got set up to do some shooting and noticed the bottle on the gun was down to 1,000psi. I grabbed the 90cu in bottle to fill it like I have done 100 times before.

I keep a 'blind end' test plug in the foster fitting on the bottle to keep dirt and dust out. But the foster was being really stiff to pull back. Without thinking I pulled on the foster sleeve pretty hard and POP out came the blind plug smacking my left palm pretty hard, it smarted but no damage done. The blind plug flew halfway across the county, still have not found it!

I had checked the bottles pressure last night to see if it needed filled and it did not. I opened the bleed valve and "though" I had let all the pressure off, then closed the bleed valve and it sat overnight.

Well either I did not get it bled all the way down or it built up some pressure on the fill line overnight :P The gauge on the bottle did not show anything. so it was only a couple of hundred psi.

Now I will always remember, that if the foster is hard to open check for pressure on it! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 31, 2019, 03:44:13 PM
Shot a bunch of BBs so far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 31, 2019, 10:52:27 PM
I just hammered off some fresh chunks of lead from my big ingot and I'll be casting some more within a half hour 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on April 01, 2019, 08:07:21 AM
Lubricated the Daisy 747, and fiddled with the quattro trigger on my 95, got it pretty good, but need to do some outdoor shooting at a target to realy feel the difference
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 01, 2019, 06:51:50 PM
Got the gauge to stop leaking on the marauder and ordered a fill assembly from crosman. Also mailed out some items that were purchased over the weekend. Kept eyeballing the armada but it's really windy and chilly out today, so... nah! And sulked about the marauder leaking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 01, 2019, 06:56:29 PM
Got my Urban in today and ran a few pellets thogut it at 10y. If I had some way to pump it up id still be shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 01, 2019, 07:04:09 PM
Sat in the dentist chair thinking about airguns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 01, 2019, 07:09:26 PM
Quote from: avator on April 01, 2019, 07:04:09 PM
Sat in the dentist chair thinking about airguns.

Thats has to be worse than wiping with 80 grit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 01, 2019, 07:15:44 PM
Yep, although Doc was just checking my healing progress. It's been almost a month since I had the teeth pulled and the denture made. I need three more weeks of healing before the soft inlay is put in. Then 3 more months for the permanent liner.
Meantime, I'm learning to live normally with them. Maybe I'll lose weight because I don't enjoy eating as much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 01, 2019, 10:18:34 PM
Sighed in my scope after swapping stocks.
I replaced the synthetic stock with a wooden one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on April 01, 2019, 10:54:52 PM
The other day I got the new piston seal onto the Gamo CFX piston and today I have nearly completed the piston sleeve, for which I recycled the side of a milk jug. For my first try, it seems to have worked out easily. Next step is to double check the receiver for burrs, lube and install. Then on with some testing...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bmb on April 02, 2019, 04:25:58 PM
Yesterday I picked up another Umarex Octane from a pawn shop for $50. this time in .177. Last night I tore it down, cleaned and lubed it, locktited all the screws, and sighted in the BSA scope that came with. I was very impressed at the quarter size groups at 15 yards. I didn't expect that from a magnum springer shooting .177 pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 02, 2019, 05:36:42 PM
Checked the tracking on my newest orders like 4 times today. Finally updated at 2:00pm
One is scheduled for tomorrow, the other the day after.

(https://i.imgur.com/cVV09fB.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 02, 2019, 05:40:16 PM
Checked out the GTA classifieds..... when will I learn?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 02, 2019, 05:51:44 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 02, 2019, 05:36:42 PM
Checked the tracking on my newest orders like 4 times today. Finally updated at 2:00pm
One is scheduled for tomorrow, the other the day after.

(https://i.imgur.com/cVV09fB.gif)

LOL, wife texted me, saying that shes gonna go on my laptop and check the tracking #....

I picked up a new shooting bench for airguns. Just gotta assemble it
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on April 02, 2019, 06:10:31 PM
Quote from: bmb on April 02, 2019, 04:25:58 PM
Yesterday I picked up another Umarex Octane from a pawn shop for $50. this time in .177. Last night I tore it down, cleaned and lubed it, locktited all the screws, and sighted in the BSA scope that came with. I was very impressed at the quarter size groups at 15 yards. I didn't expect that from a magnum springer shooting .177 pellets.

Well now, that sounds like a good deal! Pawn shops around here seem to research retails prices on stuff--I don't think I've ever seen a real steal of deal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 02, 2019, 07:00:34 PM
Got my marauder to stop leaking air and sighted it in the basement. Also posted a couple break barrels on the classifieds. Mailed out a peek striker this morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 02, 2019, 07:30:31 PM
Picked up one of those portable work benches. Took the table top off my old bench and screwed it on. Because my other bench was sitting on blocks to get the height. And just ugly.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/56182368_2041553549483933_441378382962229248_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=860d285adf66d0523b28d8884f22c09a&oe=5D0FEC80)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on April 03, 2019, 05:17:02 AM
Since my hatsan 95 .25 liked the Jsb leadfree 16.54gr pellets so much i got curious how they would performe in my 125th, so i set up the chrony at home and shot a couple of pellets, now my 125 is a bit slow so the Jsb 25.39 leaves at 217 m/s or 711 ft/s and the power is 38.7 joule or 28.5 ft/lbs.
The Jsb 16.54 leave at 271 m/s or 889 ft/s and the power is 39.2 joule or 28.9 ft/lbs, so they got some more power and speed, hopefuly they will be as accurate as the ordinary Jsb 25.39 gr...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on April 03, 2019, 06:40:09 AM
Yesterday I got 2 Gauntlet magazines in the mail and I just finished trying one out in my Nova Liberty and it worked flawlessly to say the least,  I've got something coming UPS today so I'll probably hang around home until it comes then I might head for the woods to try it out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 03, 2019, 01:00:42 PM
Reshaped the Diana Stormrider barrel band/rail... It didn't have the inward angles like most picatinny rails have on the top. It looked like more of a dovetail.. So I just filed new ones it. So the bipod sits flush and flat now.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/56537479_2258556367799459_8021595120342138880_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_eui2=AeHktI8IgMrLZXVIlxkfyTXbSTR2mZWEd7OzeaQew6uCVJk2c2Vf9ClomY1-MKYtRztU_APOOcBq2J9wM7g4PWZMM70hZoDITGCEAkQiT55WoA&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=f0fe744f77f6441b1aef2d341333c387&oe=5D42CEEB)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 03, 2019, 05:01:30 PM
Got taken to valve school, was informed that the guy who just bought my bullboss wanted to return it because it wont shoot after he got into it. Shot fine when I sold it, shot fine when he got it. Air usage was a little excessive but gun shot just fine (pretty sore about it). Then I opened up the barrel on my 22 marauder to .161, installed a HFTP and gauge block and reinstalled the war valve. Getting it filled now got the leak detector out too just to make sure its all good then going to go check it out with the chronograph. Pretty busy day actually.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on April 03, 2019, 07:38:39 PM
Quote from: bear air on April 03, 2019, 05:01:30 PM
was informed that the guy who just bought my bullboss wanted to return it because it wont shoot after he got into it. Shot fine when I sold it, shot fine when he got it. Air usage was a little excessive but gun shot just fine (pretty sore about it).

Seems to me if it was shooting fine when you had it and it was shooting fine when he got it, BEFORE he “got into it”, that would be his problem, not yours!!!  What did he do to it?

Did you get the WAR valve working? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 03, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Quote from: PaulT58 on April 03, 2019, 07:38:39 PM
Quote from: bear air on April 03, 2019, 05:01:30 PM
was informed that the guy who just bought my bullboss wanted to return it because it wont shoot after he got into it. Shot fine when I sold it, shot fine when he got it. Air usage was a little excessive but gun shot just fine (pretty sore about it).

Seems to me if it was shooting fine when you had it and it was shooting fine when he got it, BEFORE he “got into it”, that would be his problem, not yours!!!  What did he do to it?

Did you get the WAR valve working?

Once he opened it up I would have to say kick rocks. You sent him a perfectly functioning gun he confirmed you sent him a good gun then he admitted he got in it then it not worthy now, not your problem.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on April 03, 2019, 10:48:07 PM
Looked at the five favorite AG's that I had no time for ran errands with SWMBO and then some yard work. Capped it all off with a little 2 hr work session and specked out some roof top exhaust fans for a customer
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on April 04, 2019, 12:10:02 AM
Received my new AT44, my first PCP.  Waiting for the scope...it's killing me.  Really want to shoot something with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on April 04, 2019, 12:36:27 PM
Did some work on my baikal, after i installed the gasram i shot some chrony numbers and she was only giving around 158 m/s, 518 ft/s but sounded like a 1300 ft/s canon! Googled some and watched some clips and found out that the transferport/barrel seal was only 2 mm, so i drilled a bigger hole and now it's around 182 m/s, 597 ft/s, not gonna drill anymore, but gonna make another from a vacuum hose, found a couple in different size at the local carpart dealer that i can cut and experiment with
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 04, 2019, 05:08:55 PM
Way to go Rich welcome to the dark side! I did some tuning on my marauder. Its done for now until I receive the rest of my parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on April 04, 2019, 05:17:39 PM
It's raining cats and dogs here, so I'm not able to shoots anything, but I did do a few air gun related things.  I got a call from JSAR this morning, they got a shipment of FX Dreamlines in, so Matt is checking one out for me and it should be in the mail by tomorrow.  I also listed a couple other closet queens in the Member Classified Gate.  I'm trying to thin the herd down to just the bare essentials...  Err, or to make room for new additions!   :o  LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 04, 2019, 06:41:57 PM
After a return call on my inquiry a few days ago from http://www.extremebigboreairrifles.com/ (http://www.extremebigboreairrifles.com/)
I am now contemplating a 28g shotty air gun.
Oh, this is NOT good for the budget.
 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on April 04, 2019, 06:47:09 PM
 ;D ;D Shot my new toy at 25 yards out back  ::) It's all I have unless I drive 45 minutes east .  Wind from 10 o'clock in my face with sun in my eyes  :'( :'( ;D here are a couple pictures and the flyer is all me  ::) ::) Shooting Air Arms 25.4gr Diabolo pellets

The FX Crown is amazing , I'm sure that with slightly better conditions I can tighten that group. I was shooting off a bipod and stool for the first time in many months
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 04, 2019, 08:57:34 PM
Funny story, yesterday my neighbor behind me had a bunch of workers up on his roof replacing the shingles. I said the heck with it and went out and shot anyhow. Had the Gauntlet out and they did not notice at first. But then I shot some beer cans "POP , Tink" that got their attention. Two of them looked over at me in plan sight. They smiled and gave a thumbs up gesture :D

Anyhow I shot a variety of guns this afternoon. Got of work a little early and the roofers were finished.

Went and shot the Benji Titan to get my springer action in :) Did 'okay' with it at about 20 yards. Was doing some Chrony testing and averaged around 760fps

Then I got out the Gauntlet which still had some air in it and shot several dozen rounds through it till it fell off the regulator. Average around 780fps

Since the chrony was out I grabbed the Diana Bandit and gassed it up. No real average as the fps had a definite curve climbing upwards shooting 18gr pellets at nearly 700fps! then falling off to the mid to low 500's :P I am spoiled by the regulated Gauntlet.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 05, 2019, 12:43:38 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on April 04, 2019, 08:57:34 PM
Funny story, yesterday my neighbor behind me had a bunch of workers up on his roof replacing the shingles. I said the heck with it and went out and shot anyhow. Had the Gauntlet out and they did not notice at first. But then I shot some beer cans "POP , Tink" that got their attention. Two of them looked over at me in plan sight. They smiled and gave a thumbs up gesture :D

Unfortunately, in a lot of US areas nowadays, the authorities would have probably been called..............and a SWAT team deployed  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 05, 2019, 06:52:56 PM
Heh.. I kind of thought of that but I figured that the guys doing the roofing were most likely, uh, how do they say it? Undocumented Ailens and probably don't want any interaction with law enforcement if it can be avoided.

I forgot to mention that I speak some Spanish and overhead them saying something like "Crazy Gringo with a BB gun" :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ShakySarge on April 05, 2019, 06:56:44 PM
Popped a gray nutter climbing the utility pole with the .22 Gen 1 Mrod. Power goes out many times each year from them grounding themselves out on the transformer. After that, took some shots at my tennis balls that are hanging in tree limbs ranging from 50-70 yards. Good times.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 07:32:03 PM
Mounted the new $50 scope on my $50 springer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 05, 2019, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 07:32:03 PM
Mounted the new $50 scope on my $50 springer.

Good find, LD sir!

Where did you purchase that scope?

Thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 08:04:43 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 05, 2019, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 07:32:03 PM
Mounted the new $50 scope on my $50 springer.

Good find, LD sir!

Where did you purchase that scope?

Thanks!
Kentucky Gun Company
https://www.kygunco.com/Product/View?ItemNo=121481 (https://www.kygunco.com/Product/View?ItemNo=121481)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 05, 2019, 08:09:16 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 08:04:43 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 05, 2019, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 07:32:03 PM
Mounted the new $50 scope on my $50 springer.

Good find, LD sir!

Where did you purchase that scope?

Thanks!
Kentucky Gun Company
https://www.kygunco.com/Product/View?ItemNo=121481 (https://www.kygunco.com/Product/View?ItemNo=121481)

Thank you!

One last question; are the inscriptions gold or black?

 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on April 05, 2019, 08:18:49 PM
I shot my new AT44, my first ever PCP.  Wow.  Now I get why it's called "the Dark Side".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 08:49:27 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 05, 2019, 08:09:16 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 08:04:43 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 05, 2019, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 07:32:03 PM
Mounted the new $50 scope on my $50 springer.

Good find, LD sir!

Where did you purchase that scope?

Thanks!
Kentucky Gun Company
https://www.kygunco.com/Product/View?ItemNo=121481 (https://www.kygunco.com/Product/View?ItemNo=121481)

Thank you!

One last question; are the inscriptions gold or black?

 ;D
It's gold. My phone camera make it appear gray but it's gold, and kinda hard to see.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 05, 2019, 08:55:32 PM
Thanks a lot, LD sir!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2019, 09:18:17 PM
I didn't have any problems sighting in the  scope.  First pellet hit at 6:00 four inches low at 10 yards. Adjust elevation, shoot, adjust elevation.......Four pellets later, it was dead on at 10 yards. Then I had to put everything away. Maybe tomorrow I'll get some more time to check out the scope.  Looking at quality of glass and finish, I think I got my money's worth. I think I'm going to like the thin lines on the crosshairs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 06, 2019, 07:57:19 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 05, 2019, 08:55:32 PM
Thanks a lot, LD sir!

Ditto!
I have been on the look out for a "cheap" A/O silver toned scope.
Nice find and glad you like it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 06, 2019, 08:33:50 AM
Worked on the Rex P and finally got it to shoot again. Trigger adjustment on this gum is a pain to work with. Hopefully the weather will break enough to shoot it today and try the heavier NOE pellets I poured a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 06, 2019, 02:51:27 PM
The on/off switch on my Vevor compressor fried this morning. Robbed the one from my MKII that is on the bench needing a high side seal replacement. Vevor is back up and running like a champ. Now I need to order a replacement for the MKII. The sun keeps ducking in and out between rain. So I'll sit here and watch Bristol until it makes up it's mind.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on April 06, 2019, 07:17:14 PM
Incubating Ayam Cemani & Blue Ameraucana eggs...bare with me, there is gun related in here somewhere...candled several eggs, those not fertile made it to the AG range at 30 yrds...told ya...went to town with a couple of my Benji's. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on April 06, 2019, 10:36:17 PM
i made 2 more targets. one large and one small for easy carry.
we get medical supplies in styrofoam coolers every month.  the coolers come in cardboard boxes.  i fill the coolers with rubber mulch and tape the boxes closed.  then paper targets are affixed to them. 


i'm still shooting the original target i made last summer, so these should last a long time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 07, 2019, 07:23:26 AM
Put a orange dot sticker centered on my 3" gongs and hung them out at my backstop at 35 yards.
Then repainted the paddles my squirrel and boar resettables.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rocker1 on April 07, 2019, 07:25:17 AM
 I made ldcs and mds hammers for the last week, think ima turn into a baffle  or a piece of brass.  David
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 07, 2019, 11:02:35 AM
Stripped the paint off my table that I used to shoot. I used it one day to spray paint something. The paint was a matte paint, so everytime I rested something on the table. It would transfer paint. Then I glued on a rubberized mat. So nothing slides off.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/56852929_168864014008142_5910229471536873472_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_eui2=AeEosZw53hA2lI6cOTs7x3xQlraw1EEFIbBK-ivm3hZlaPnzJSg6xOmSiY8CAENNsf5adZE7d4O__o7eqwril6gT_unyNeGixBZqrGClLKI2uQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=ec36080b9e95301dc34979753acd9c31&oe=5D4E2021)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 07, 2019, 11:11:59 AM
Nothing yet. Plan is to go down to the shop and strip the front plastics off the 600 Yammy 4 wheeler. Get it ready to replace the exhaust gasket (silencer) that will arrive tomorrow.
Tinkering in the shop always leads to air gun stuff because I keep a few guns out there along with lots and lots of pieces/parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 07, 2019, 11:15:47 AM
 That reminds me I left my Hatsan 25 super tact .22 in the garage overnight  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 07, 2019, 08:33:06 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 07, 2019, 11:15:47 AM
That reminds me I left my Hatsan 25 super tact .22 in the garage overnight  :o

You monster.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: osco on April 07, 2019, 08:49:22 PM
Banged on an 8 oz soda can I got out on a zip line at 15 yards with my Beeman P3 this AM, Hit It 12 out of 12.
Middle of the can is all blown out with a few shots buzzing right through the hole with no can bounce, I need a new target.

My Benjamin NP2 Black Lightening is still refusing to work with me, at about 400 shots now and doing 4 inch groups at 15 yards.
a 5 shot group shows two wild flyers all to the right. Groups at 200 shots were 8 to 10 inches all flyers were to the right.
My blood pressure goes up when I put two shots through one ragged hole then I get two wild flyers..

When frustration gets to me I stop and shoot a half Inch group of three with my Beeman R-10 springer with open sights..

Starting to think the Benjamin Is junk..

Still miss my Daisy 880 that died while still smelling new.

The R-10 and the P3 are pretty much perfection to me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 07, 2019, 08:56:11 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 07, 2019, 08:33:06 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 07, 2019, 11:15:47 AM
That reminds me I left my Hatsan 25 super tact .22 in the garage overnight  :o

You monster.

I grabbed it and fired a shot then brought it into the house before it rained today ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2019, 06:59:38 AM
That sux Skeeter.
Hope they get over it soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 08, 2019, 12:34:11 PM
Quote from: osco on April 07, 2019, 08:49:22 PM
My Benjamin NP2 Black Lightening is still refusing to work with me, at about 400 shots now and doing 4 inch groups at 15 yards.
a 5 shot group shows two wild flyers all to the right. Groups at 200 shots were 8 to 10 inches all flyers were to the right.
My blood pressure goes up when I put two shots through one ragged hole then I get two wild flyers..


Starting to think the Benjamin Is junk..

I have two NP2s, and they shoot great! If you're certain its not the scope and/or rings, you should contact Crosman. They should be able to do right by you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonnie on April 08, 2019, 04:39:43 PM
Rebuilt three of my four backstops. I make them out of treated 2x10x16 in. doubled up, with 2x4 x 10 in. legs screwed to the bottom so they lean back about 5 degrees. The .25 cal will punch right thru jus one 2x10 so I had to double them up. I only have to change the front 2x 10's out when I rebuild them. Cut to size, remove the 4 deck screws from the old ones and screw the new ones on.
Going to have to work on a way to catch all the lead though. It gets messy when changing out the front 2x10's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on April 08, 2019, 10:42:16 PM
     I changed my 2250 back to the 24" barrel it came with. Put a holographic sight on it and sighted it back in. It's CO2 weather where I live and time to have some fun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on April 08, 2019, 11:58:39 PM
Started shooting around 8:30 AM today trying to beat the wind arriving when the temperature heats up here in coastal South Carolina. Shot my Umarex Gauntlet and Crosman Shockwave today, both in 177. Shoot most of my springers at 30 yards but the pcps and HW97 at 40 yards and beyond.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on April 09, 2019, 12:57:19 AM
I finished making an adapter to let me hook up a air source to my hand pump. I've got a small compressor with a load of desiccant in it, which once it sits a little with a full tank would be better air for the BSA R10 than the air I'm breathing, i.e. less moisture. Theoretically, I could hook up any tank regulated down to about 15 PSI or less too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on April 09, 2019, 08:15:46 PM
A little thrifty repair work on a cheap broken Swiss Arms TG-1 I received yesterday. That involved using my updated air rifle spring compressor. Some external photos of rifle and a few of the spring compressor posted at the link below. Sorry, no photos of compressor "in-use", rifle internals, or detailed trigger work on this one.

https://michaeljbernard.wordpress.com/2019/04/09/2019_04_09-swissarms-tg-1-repair-and-my-updated-air-rifle-spring-compressor/
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on April 09, 2019, 10:03:14 PM
Quote from: AirGunner on April 08, 2019, 11:58:39 PM
Started shooting around 8:30 AM today trying to beat the wind arriving when the temperature heats up here in coastal South Carolina. Shot my Umarex Gauntlet and Crosman Shockwave today, both in 177. Shoot most of my springers at 30 yards but the pcps and HW97 at 40 yards and beyond.

Is the Shockwave an accurate gun?

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cloud 9 on April 09, 2019, 10:07:02 PM
I practiced with my HW97K for the Cajun FT match coming up at the end of this month.  Then I wasn't bored, so I got out 5 of my Sheridans and shot all of them.  I must say that the Supergrade is my favorite Sheridan.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on April 09, 2019, 10:43:50 PM
Shot some 18 grain JSB pellets in my At44 with the chronograph after work today.  Ran out of light about half way through the string.
My job is really getting in the way of my hobby... :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on April 09, 2019, 11:09:36 PM
I just started up my F10 Shoebox to top off my SCBA, it was down under 250bar so I figured it was time, I did do some plinking with my favorite Crosman 150 earlier until the co2 ran out, 80 shots in that target, I just put another target up and I'm going to start with five shots at that soon 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on April 10, 2019, 12:23:36 AM
Brainshoped a bunch of varius airguns combined with varius scopes/reddots, cheap but…
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wolfer on April 10, 2019, 01:44:46 AM
Did a trigger job on my new .177 Maximus.     Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 10, 2019, 02:39:01 PM
Ordered some gun skin vinyl for the armada at gunskins.com. I've been looking and contemplating it for about 3 weeks now and I removed all the furniture off it yesterday to really, really look at it. It's crazy how much weight all that plastic added. I should be interesting. I'll post some pics when its done. If anyone has any tips feel free to pm me please. I will probably research the installation process 100 times before I actually get it and then I'm sure I'll read whatever literature that comes with it probably something like 10 times before I even begin lol!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on April 10, 2019, 02:46:00 PM
I went to the state land this morning and all I saw was a fox squirrel and a black squirrel . . . not a single red squirrel, it was pretty windy out there today too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 10, 2019, 02:49:04 PM
Quote from: bear air on April 10, 2019, 02:39:01 PM
I will probably research the installation process 100 times before I actually get it and then I'm sure I'll read whatever literature that comes with it probably something like 10 times before I even begin lol!
I wished I had that kind of patience. My attention span is just slightly higher than that of a 5 year old.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 10, 2019, 03:34:32 PM
Well, Dinh, In my opinion . . .
Oh, never mind - I forgot what I was going to say!
HAHAHA
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 10, 2019, 04:33:29 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 10, 2019, 03:34:32 PM
Well, Dinh, In my opinion . . .
Oh, never mind - I forgot what I was going to say!
HAHAHA
I'm not [too] forgetful, just a lot of times, things don't hold my.....
..........ooh, look at the size of that bug!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 10, 2019, 04:58:23 PM
I think we all have "SQUIRREL" !!! moments.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 10, 2019, 07:30:56 PM
Cast some more pellets for the exercise gun, looking forward to a brutal work out this weekend, yeah right.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 10, 2019, 09:44:47 PM
Haha... I strapped a vibration hour meter to a Dremel tool and let it run to wind some hours onto it to match my compressor's run time to date :P 5.3 hours! :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on April 11, 2019, 04:45:53 AM
Waited for a package today. It’s been in the mail too long from the day it was shipped. Watched the tracking. The thing got stuck in limbo. I guess tomorrow.  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 11, 2019, 09:23:35 AM
Not really sure I'd call it patience fellas it's more like OCD wrapped in obsession! Believe me there are plenty of "SQUIRRELL"!!!! moments as well. I just like to go over things again and again cause I'm a bit of a slow learner and that way whatever I'm trying to learn about at the moment really gets driven deep into the old brain box! I watched a guy install onto an AR last night and the 3 most important things I noticed or picked up was cleanliness, patience and thoroughly heat once it's applied. I had to go back and order more rail skin otherwise I'd be about 9'' short and no that's what she said comments fella's lol. Any ways it should be an interesting little project. I'll post some pics when I'm done with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on April 11, 2019, 07:37:09 PM
 ::) ::) ::)  :-X ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on April 11, 2019, 07:48:58 PM
I cast some more pellets and did some more shooting at targets with one of my Crosman 150's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 11, 2019, 07:59:15 PM
Cleaned up the pellets that I spilled on the wet ground this morning before I went to work. Screw top tin of freshly casted pellets busted open on impact in the front yard after falling off the front seat of my truck. Not happy at all. >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 11, 2019, 10:26:18 PM
Sold a gun and bought a gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 12, 2019, 10:49:36 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 11, 2019, 07:59:15 PM
Cleaned up the pellets that I spilled on the wet ground this morning before I went to work. Screw top tin of freshly casted pellets busted open on impact in the front yard after falling off the front seat of my truck. Not happy at all. >:(


Oops I get miffed when I just drop one! I usually dont even bother to pick it up. Soon there is like a dozen on the ground where I usually shoot from :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nod on April 12, 2019, 07:45:18 PM
I made my neighbors Winchester 1000 shootable again !! He gave it to me yesterday saying that he couldn't hit a squirrel at 15 feet. I shot it at my basement range
(17 yds) and couldn't tell where the pellet went. So I took off the scope to try the iron sights. Couldn't get a sight line because the barrel was bent upward. When I took the sights off I could see that the barrel was at least a 1/2 " up and the stock was cracked at the hand grip area. I was pretty sure someone let the barrel snap back so I put it in the vise and bent it back. Put the scope back on and got it to do 3/4" groups @ 17 yds. Brought it back over to him and had him try it. Sure enough he cocked it, let go of the barrel and was going to load it. He then admitted that he ( or someone) must have done it. So I did my good deed for the day.
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Post by: AirGunner on April 12, 2019, 10:03:13 PM
Super busy day for me.
1st - Installed a Hawke Airmax 4-16x50 30SF scope on a HW97 Black Line .177
2nd - Installed a Rex 3-9x40 AO scope on a Xisico XS-25sfb .177
3rd - Reinstalled the cocking bolt that fell out of the Gauntlet 177
4th - Aired up the Gauntlet
5th - Installed a 4-16x40 AO Discovery on a Gauntlet
6th - Later in the day afier the winds abated I zerod the Weirhauch HW97 at 30 yards.
Tommorrow will zero the other rifles if the weather cooperates.
Way too busy with the air rifles today
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on April 12, 2019, 10:14:13 PM
I did an update chrony string test for my ATI Nova Liberty . . . what a fantastic gun for this non warranty one that I recently bought.

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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 12, 2019, 10:34:56 PM
I swapend out the 25cal barrel on my Hatsan 85 Sniper Spring Piston rifle for my spare 117cal barrel.  I only use the 25cal barrel during small game hunting season.  I also mounted my spare black stock on this gun.  I had damaged the Camo one while hunting this winter and I will be repairing it now.  The gun got dropped hard, on big boulders from a from a 25 Ft embankment, in sub-zero weather and I cracked it at the SAS bolt area.   When I am done with the stock... it will be Better than new.  ;)    I hunt rugged Back Country and my Guns sometimes take a Licking...then I Fix them ...and they keep on Ticking.     The scope was a Lost Cause.   This isn't the first time that I have shattered a scope on a rock in icy conditions...but thats OK...that is Why I have many spares.  ;)           I'll re-sight it in later nest week.   ;D


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2019, 08:45:00 AM
just part of the game Tommy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 13, 2019, 08:51:16 AM
Quote from: avator on April 13, 2019, 08:45:00 AM
just part of the game Tommy.

Yup !        Thats why I like CHEAP Guns.....if things are beyond hope...I am not out big bucks.  ;)

Things can get FUBAR out in the woods...especially if it is cold and icy.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2019, 09:00:32 AM
Gets a bit hairy here as well....
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Post by: avator on April 13, 2019, 09:02:00 AM
Pretty sure if you see that you'll drop a gun..... and run!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 13, 2019, 09:11:26 AM
Quote from: avator on April 13, 2019, 09:02:00 AM
Pretty sure if you see that you'll drop a gun..... and run!!!



Yup !   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 13, 2019, 10:00:27 AM
Looks like a girl I dated ONCE.  Hee hee
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 13, 2019, 10:48:02 AM
Quote from: Nod on April 12, 2019, 07:45:18 PM
I made my neighbors Winchester 1000 shootable again !! He gave it to me yesterday saying that he couldn't hit a squirrel at 15 feet. I shot it at my basement range
(17 yds) and couldn't tell where the pellet went. So I took off the scope to try the iron sights. Couldn't get a sight line because the barrel was bent upward. When I took the sights off I could see that the barrel was at least a 1/2 " up and the stock was cracked at the hand grip area. I was pretty sure someone let the barrel snap back so I put it in the vise and bent it back. Put the scope back on and got it to do 3/4" groups @ 17 yds. Brought it back over to him and had him try it. Sure enough he cocked it, let go of the barrel and was going to load it. He then admitted that he ( or someone) must have done it. So I did my good deed for the day.

Good deal. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2019, 12:44:21 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 13, 2019, 10:00:27 AM
Looks like a girl I dated ONCE.  Hee hee
You dated my sister?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 13, 2019, 02:38:11 PM
 Going through the springer and pumper collection, shooting each one, lubing if necessary. Got hung up on my Custom shop 1322 14 LW barrel long steel breach, recently set it back up as a pistol, and decided it was time to mount a pistol scope on it. Brewing a pot of coffee, only about 1/2 way through the process  so far, and I need a boost on this cold gloomy day  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 13, 2019, 02:42:55 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 13, 2019, 02:38:11 PM
Going through the springer and pumper collection, shooting each one, lubing if necessary. Got hung up on my Custom shop 1322 14 LW barrel long steel breach, recently set it back up as a pistol, and decided it was time to mount a pistol scope on it. Brewing a pot of coffee, only about 1/2 way through the process  so far, and I need a boost on this cold gloomy day  ;D

Jim........This is the one that always brightens up a gloomy day for me.

I truly treasure this gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 13, 2019, 02:52:38 PM
Went to the toys that shoot and it was super cool seeing all the old stuff. I came home with a 2240 and a hand pump.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2019, 06:54:32 PM
Well, I mowed and weed sprayed our 5 acres. Then went down and mowed Killers 5+ acres. Then I jumped on his tractor ( this is where the airgun related part comes in). There is a 3 acre garden between us and killer. The original land owner of mine and Killer's property still owned that and he recently sold two acres of it to a guy from where I work.
That left the one acre next to me open. I took the Ford 3600 and a disc and knocked it down. Then I took my 4 wheeler and drug it with a 6x8 section of chain link fence and a 6' piece of 4" steel pipe.
I'm going to keep working it until it's flat enough to mow.
And that, Ladies and Gentlemen, will be our new 1 acre shooting range. It's about 150 wide buy 250 deep ish.
The area in yellow....
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Post by: avator on April 13, 2019, 06:56:51 PM
It's backed up by acres and acres of woods, swamp and peanut fields.
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Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 13, 2019, 06:59:25 PM
Quote from: avator on April 13, 2019, 06:54:32 PM
Well, I mowed and weed sprayed our 5 acres. Then went down and mowed Killers 5+ acres. Then I jumped on his tractor ( this is where the airgun related part comes in). There is a 3 acre garden between us and killer. The original land owner of mine and Killer's property still owned that and he recently sold two acres of it to a guy from where I work.
That left the one acre next to me open. I took the Ford 3600 and a disc and knocked it down. Then I took my 4 wheeler and drug it with a 6x8 section of chain link fence and a 6' piece of 4" steel pipe.
I'm going to keep working it until it's flat enough to mow.
And that, Ladies and Gentlemen, will be our new 1 acre shooting range. It's about 150 wide buy 250 deep ish.
The area in yellow....

Good Plan Bill !   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 13, 2019, 07:00:35 PM
Quote from: avator on April 13, 2019, 06:56:51 PM
It's backed up by acres and acre of woods, swamp and peanut fields.

Wow.....Nice Hunting set up there Bill !   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on April 13, 2019, 07:02:51 PM
Swapped a brand new pump tube into my 1322.  The factory original was cut too short at the muzzle end, and had enough miles on it that I said what the heck and switched in a new one.  Feels like new sneakers!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2019, 07:03:19 PM
Tom.... did I mention swamp?  You know what comes with swamps? I prefer letting the critters and such come to me over venturing too far out there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2019, 07:04:48 PM
I seen the same turkey in that garden the last three days in a row.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 13, 2019, 07:09:13 PM
Quote from: avator on April 13, 2019, 07:03:19 PM
Tom.... did I mention swamp?  You know what comes with swamps? I prefer letting the critters and such come to me over venturing too far out there.

OK....RIGHT !.....SNAKES !      Pardon My Bone Head....I was thinking Minnesota...Bog  :-[      Shuda kept my mouth shut  :-X

Here is my area of Air Gun Operations.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 13, 2019, 08:33:55 PM
Bill, you got a bushhog mower for the Grizzly?
 That was one of my FIRST investments after the DE-Vorce years ago.
With that and Satan's daughter gone, got my Weekends back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mudbugmitch on April 13, 2019, 08:45:25 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/2330ChR/image.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/NW0FXkr/image.jpg)

Well, I had been considering selling my bottled QB79 repeater that I really haven't shot lately due to my buying a "new to me" Marauder pistol. So I decided that I had better put a few shots through it and get the info correct instead of guessing before posting it.
So I topped off the bottle to 3000 psi, loaded up a couple of magazines with 14.3 CPHP and sat down at the bench. Sighted in on a new target set at 100', squeezed the trigger and BULLSEYE ! I whipped out the chrony for the next 9 shots. It averaged 790+ fps and 19.6 fpe. NOT BAD, huh ? Accurate, regulated at 1359 psi.
And about 80 shots before even thinking about refilling the tank.

What was I thinking ? This stays.

Mitch
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mudbugmitch on April 13, 2019, 08:46:40 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 13, 2019, 08:33:55 PM
Bill, you got a bushhog mower for the Grizzly?
 That was one of my FIRST investments after the DE-Vorce years ago.
With that and Satan's daughter gone, got my Weekends back.


LOL

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 13, 2019, 08:49:41 PM
DANG IT MITCH!
I did NOT need to see that!
Sweet rig you got there... ya Tease
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mudbugmitch on April 13, 2019, 09:25:32 PM
Sorry, didn't mean to tease.

Mitch
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Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 13, 2019, 09:33:44 PM
I am easily intrigued with a carrot on a string.
LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 13, 2019, 09:44:21 PM
Shot 100 rounds out of the gauntlet on a single fill :D

And not just quantity but quality as well :D

Note first three across the top were getting zeroed in :D

33 yards, .22 caliber JSB Jumbo Heavy exact 18 grain.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/7872/32660259717_ec1f7e2167_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RL5nma)20190413_203843 (https://flic.kr/p/RL5nma) by Tom Whit (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152306872@N04/), on Flickr
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Post by: bear air on April 13, 2019, 10:04:56 PM
Nice groups Tom. I paid an invoice and that was about it. I needed a break today so I took it. I'm waiting on parts for two of the guns I'll be working on next week and I didn't have an appropriate amount of time to start the vinyl gun wrap on the armada, plus I still have to re-watch the instillation videos a couple more times till it's good and pounded into my head lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 06:55:14 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 13, 2019, 08:33:55 PM
Bill, you got a bushhog mower for the Grizzly?
 That was one of my FIRST investments after the DE-Vorce years ago.
With that and Satan's daughter gone, got my Weekends back.
LOL.... no bush hog but Killer has the mower for the Ford 3600. I won't need it when I'm done. The 0 turn will mow it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 14, 2019, 08:52:58 AM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2019, 06:55:14 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 13, 2019, 08:33:55 PM
Bill, you got a bushhog mower for the Grizzly?
 That was one of my FIRST investments after the DE-Vorce years ago.
With that and Satan's daughter gone, got my Weekends back.
LOL.... no bush hog but Killer has the mower for the Ford 3600. I won't need it when I'm done. The 0 turn will mow it.

Bill...Do You and Betty Lou have a  "Frady Hole"  that you can duck into ?     

I've been seeing all the Tornadoes and Bad weather down your way.

Stay Safe - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 08:58:29 AM
Nope.... And we live in a mobile home with a large tin roof over it. Our phones have been ringing off the hook with warnings. So far just thunder, lightning, wind and lots of rain.
Rambo the Rescue Dog is huddled under a table.
Radar shows it's about to pass. Haven't seen one flying snake..... yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 09:02:42 AM
We got out of bed at around 4am when we got the first warning. Had to make sure all my airguns were safe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 14, 2019, 09:19:13 AM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2019, 09:02:42 AM
We got out of bed at around 4am when we got the first warning. Had to make sure all my airguns were safe.

After you get the land cleared for your shooting range......I'd be looking into getting a back-hoe out there and digging a Quickie Shelter.
Not telling you what to do or anything....just what I would do.   Concrete Drain Pipe is fairly cheap and easy to modify.

 I've got a basement that we go into.  We get under a stairway in an enclosed room with metal doors on both sides and surrounded by cement block and heavy timber.  I got water, lights, food, radio...the whole bit down there. I also have tools to dig or cut my way our too. 

Stay Safe - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 09:47:37 AM
LOL..... we don't dig holes around here. We are at sea level. Killer has a hand dug well at 6' deep. It holds water year round.
It's also sand. No basements here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 10:26:54 AM
The rain has all but stopped and the wind is gone. It's getting brighter outside. The radar shows the storms have passed us. The rest of the day is supposed to be sunny. Pretty sure that garden will be way to sloppy to do anything..... we'll see.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2019, 10:36:08 AM
Good to hear Bill.
Twisters sux... or do they blow? Either way, I have seen too many in my lifetime (2)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 14, 2019, 10:39:52 AM
I had an F-3 jump over my house about 5 years ago and we have had a few on the ground in our area.  The only damage that I knew about was in the forest.  There is not a real big population around here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 11:44:39 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2019, 10:36:08 AM
Good to hear Bill.
Twisters sux... or do they blow? Either way, I have seen too many in my lifetime (2)
Well, they blow in the beginning, suk in the middle and blow at the end.... what's not to like?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 11:49:47 AM
Anywho......
The sun pops out real strong and as soon as I put the laptop down and start out the door it gets gloomy and begins to rain again. Suppose I could just find something to do in the shop.....
Of course I can.... I have it on good authority there are no less than 6 qts. of happy pie down there in the fridge.
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Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2019, 12:15:33 PM
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Post by: Rick67 on April 14, 2019, 12:20:56 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 14, 2019, 09:19:13 AM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2019, 09:02:42 AM
We got out of bed at around 4am when we got the first warning. Had to make sure all my airguns were safe.

After you get the land cleared for your shooting range......I'd be looking into getting a back-hoe out there and digging a Quickie Shelter.
Not telling you what to do or anything....just what I would do.   Concrete Drain Pipe is fairly cheap and easy to modify.

 I've got a basement that we go into.  We get under a stairway in an enclosed room with metal doors on both sides and surrounded by cement block and heavy timber.  I got water, lights, food, radio...the whole bit down there. I also have tools to dig or cut my way our too. 

Looks solid enough to withstand a ground-zero nuclear blast, Tom sir  ;D
Stay Safe - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 01:29:54 PM
Meh.... I don't worry about it. I figure when it's my time to go ain't nothing I'm gonna do to stop it anyhow.
Now, I don't do some of the stupid things I used to do but I don't tiptoe around on pins and needles either.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: gendoc on April 14, 2019, 01:36:35 PM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2019, 11:49:47 AM
Anywho......
 there are no less than 6 qts. of happy pie down there in the fridge.

thatsa what i'm talk'n bout   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 01:59:34 PM
Yeah, only problem I see is that the ground is too wet to crawl back to the house..... not that it would really matter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2019, 02:07:01 PM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2019, 01:59:34 PM
Yeah, only problem I see is that the ground is too wet to crawl back to the house..... not that it would really matter.

Roll, that way it will be even.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mudbugmitch on April 14, 2019, 02:35:08 PM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2019, 09:47:37 AM
LOL..... we don't dig holes around here. We are at sea level. Killer has a hand dug well at 6' deep. It holds water year round.
It's also sand. No basements here.

Same here. I have a pond in my front yard everytime it rains.
We lost power for about an hour last night, a few limbs are down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 03:33:51 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2019, 02:07:01 PM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2019, 01:59:34 PM
Yeah, only problem I see is that the ground is too wet to crawl back to the house..... not that it would really matter.

Roll, that way it will be even.
Fortunately the sun is out now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Egyptian sniper on April 14, 2019, 03:40:21 PM
Just cleaned the workingbench, somehow it got stacked with papers, boxes, tools, pellets, guns
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 14, 2019, 04:20:05 PM
Had a pretty good line of thunderstorms with hail and high winds go through. But it was brief and over already. Might even get to shoot some this afternoon once it dries up some.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 04:56:01 PM
Yep, sunny and quite humid here now.
Took a ride on the wheeler. Me and it need a shower now. Sloppy muddy mess.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on April 14, 2019, 05:05:00 PM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2019, 03:33:51 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2019, 02:07:01 PM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2019, 01:59:34 PM
Yeah, only problem I see is that the ground is too wet to crawl back to the house..... not that it would really matter.

Roll, that way it will be even.
Fortunately the sun is out now.

Glad you guys made it okay! Just lots of blustery winds here in my area of the Gulf coast.

Archie, near NOLA
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on April 14, 2019, 05:07:21 PM
Rumor has it that the leftovers will pass through my area late tonight
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 05:09:01 PM
LOL..... better sleep with your floaties on Don.... lots of rain.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 14, 2019, 05:11:59 PM
Enough strong winds here to blow my scrawny butt off the sidewalk!  And we are supposed to get another round with the passage of the cold front.  Temperatures in the 30s in the morning.  Burrr!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 14, 2019, 05:35:40 PM
We are getting somewhat of a nasty thunderstorm coming our way with possible tornadoes in it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2019, 06:37:47 PM
Cold, rain, and windy here all stinkin day long.
Even the dog doesn't want to go out. so other than nap time, I spent the entire day on the internet diggin on airguns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 06:50:09 PM
Let's see...
I cleaned all the security cam lenses.
Changed a burned out bulb in the kitchen.
Changed the A/C filter.
Hosed off both 4 wheelers.
Put the carb back on the Griz 600 that a backfire blew off and tightened the loose clamp which is why it blew off.
Went and got gas in the can.
Went on a security run around the perimeter of "the hood".
Checked out the swamp pond and river which are both out of their banks.
Showered off the results of those rides.
Nope, nothing airgun related.... unless sitting here on my fat duff and checking out GTA counts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 14, 2019, 07:04:20 PM
Daydreaming that I have a million bucks for PB/airgun stuff  ::) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 14, 2019, 07:05:39 PM
Digging through field supply, PA, AGD, any other website that is air gun related and watch everything go underwater again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2019, 07:07:27 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 14, 2019, 07:05:39 PM
Digging through field supply, PA, AGD, any other website that is air gun related and watch everything go underwater again.
The ground soaked most of it up here Kris.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 14, 2019, 07:10:23 PM
 Topped off my pony bottle and SCUBA tanks, incase I need to breath under water this upcoming week  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 14, 2019, 07:26:24 PM
Started to make a pump aid for my hand pump...

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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on April 14, 2019, 10:14:43 PM
Took apart my air tube, dissassebled the valve.  Ordered a regulator.  Put the air tube back together and pumped it back up to pressure.  Then plinked away at empty cat food cans and shotgun sheel hulls all afternoon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 15, 2019, 05:26:35 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on April 14, 2019, 07:26:24 PM
Started to make a pump aid for my hand pump...

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/57012667_281678109426005_998732191565348864_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=5e172035756213ac8e02c3c5d9becbc3&oe=5D2FD5BB)

Has me wondering what exactly a 'pump aid' is! :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 15, 2019, 06:49:01 PM
"50 ways to love your lever"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 15, 2019, 06:54:15 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 15, 2019, 06:49:01 PM
"50 ways to love your lever"
only you, brother.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 15, 2019, 06:56:06 PM
50 shades of lever.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 15, 2019, 06:58:26 PM
;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on April 15, 2019, 07:42:40 PM
after cleaning all the snow, yes snow, off my truck, we stopped on the way to mom's and picked up a benjamin 397 for the bargain price of $50.
(see my post in the bargain gate)


well, 6" of snow yesterday and tomorrow's forecast is a high of 67*.  typical northern illinois weather!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 15, 2019, 07:51:14 PM
Quote from: wolverine on April 15, 2019, 07:42:40 PM
after cleaning all the snow, yes snow, off my truck, we stopped on the way to mom's and picked up a benjamin 397 for the bargain price of $50.
(see my post in the bargain gate)


well, 6" of snow yesterday and tomorrow's forecast is a high of 67*.  typical northern illinois weather!

Carl......I Truly understand ....SNOW !   ;D


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on April 15, 2019, 07:59:41 PM
i've seen your pictures tom, if anyone understands snow, it's you!


i feel embarrassed to gripe about a mere 6" when everyone "up nort" deals with so much more.


so, i promise this summer not to complain about the heat or worse...mosquitoes.  :-X ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 15, 2019, 08:06:39 PM
Quote from: wolverine on April 15, 2019, 07:59:41 PM
i've seen your pictures tom, if anyone understands snow, it's you!


i feel embarrassed to gripe about a mere 6" when everyone "up nort" deals with so much more.


so, i promise this summer not to complain about the heat or worse...mosquitoes.  :-X ;)

Carl....it's all GOOD !   ;D     

Gee Whiz...It just ain't Right if a fella doesn't complain about Heat & Skeeters   :o

Best Wishes - Tom

P.S.  NICE RIFLE !  GREAT BUY !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 15, 2019, 09:51:34 PM
Lightened the pull on a 2260 trigger assembly.

It's not a target trigger by any means but compressing the trigger return spring in a pair of tongue and groove pliers makes a huge difference.
It may not be a super crisp precise break, but a lighter trigger pull goes s long way.
People are going to recommend getting a one of those adjustable triggers or getting the aftermarket trigger group, but I honestly don't care enough.
The pull was easy to lighten, and I'm perfectly happy with it as is.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 15, 2019, 10:03:36 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on April 15, 2019, 09:54:25 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 15, 2019, 08:06:39 PM
Quote from: wolverine on April 15, 2019, 07:59:41 PM
i've seen your pictures tom, if anyone understands snow, it's you!


i feel embarrassed to gripe about a mere 6" when everyone "up nort" deals with so much more.


so, i promise this summer not to complain about the heat or worse...mosquitoes.  :-X ;)

Carl....it's all GOOD !   ;D     

Gee Whiz...It just ain't Right if a fella doesn't complain about Heat & Skeeters   :o

Best Wishes - Tom

P.S.  NICE RIFLE !  GREAT BUY !

Whos complaining about me now? What i do!!?


Oh Geez....I forgot to tell you....your Mom called !   ;D


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 15, 2019, 10:14:09 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 15, 2019, 09:51:34 PM
Lightened the pull on a 2260 trigger assembly.

It's not a target trigger by any means but compressing the trigger return spring in a pair of tongue and groove pliers makes a huge difference.
It may not be a super crisp precise break, but a lighter trigger pull goes s long way.
People are going to recommend getting a one of those adjustable triggers or getting the aftermarket trigger group, but I honestly don't care enough.
The pull was easy to lighten, and I'm perfectly happy with it as is.

As long as it works for you I cant argue.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 15, 2019, 11:34:23 PM
I removed the original suppressor from my Stormrider Gen 2 and installed a TKO that I had from a Discovery .22.
Then I went to the farm and checked the accuracy.  I had a nice nickel size group at about 30 yards (35 paces) after adjusting the scope.
(I dry fired the rifle without any suppressor.  WOW, that rifle was   L O U D !)
For more information about the suppressor removal, https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=152233.msg15566394#msg15566394. (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=152233.msg15566394#msg15566394.)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 15, 2019, 11:38:24 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 15, 2019, 11:34:23 PM
I removed the original suppressor from my Stormrider Gen 2 and installed a TKO that I had from a Discovery .22.
Then I went to the farm and checked the accuracy.  I had a nice nickel size group at about 30 yards (35 paces) after adjusting the scope.
(I dry fired the rifle without any suppressor.  WOW, that rifle was   L O U D !)
For more information about the suppressor removal, https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=152233.msg15566394#msg15566394. (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=152233.msg15566394#msg15566394.)

Mike:

Good Shooting !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 15, 2019, 11:45:57 PM
Perused, drooled, what the hey I hit the click button and one is on the way.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 15, 2019, 11:52:41 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 15, 2019, 10:14:09 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 15, 2019, 09:51:34 PM
Lightened the pull on a 2260 trigger assembly.

It's not a target trigger by any means but compressing the trigger return spring in a pair of tongue and groove pliers makes a huge difference.
It may not be a super crisp precise break, but a lighter trigger pull goes s long way.
People are going to recommend getting a one of those adjustable triggers or getting the aftermarket trigger group, but I honestly don't care enough.
The pull was easy to lighten, and I'm perfectly happy with it as is.

As long as it works for you I cant argue.
Once I get the gun built I'll decide for sure, but it seems good enough on current impressions.
I've found that for plinking the pull weight is the biggest concern for me, if a trigger is pretty great or I can easily make it great I will but I'm fine with just okay or good enough.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 16, 2019, 11:31:50 AM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on April 15, 2019, 05:26:35 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on April 14, 2019, 07:26:24 PM
Started to make a pump aid for my hand pump...

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/57012667_281678109426005_998732191565348864_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=5e172035756213ac8e02c3c5d9becbc3&oe=5D2FD5BB)

Has me wondering what exactly a 'pump aid' is! :)

Using mechanical leverage to make pumping easier.  I twisted the base on mine, esp when starts getting past 2000 PSI. So this will also keeps everything lined up. So should make the pump last longer. I made slight changes to the way it mounts to the pump. So now clamps to the handle. Allowing the pump to pivot a bit. But I still need to get a new base for it. I thought attaching the weight would make it stay put, so I wouldn't have to put my foot down. But it doesn't and doesn't give much area to put my foot down..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 16, 2019, 01:04:20 PM
Just finished wrapping the armada in vinyl gun skin. Its not perfect but I'm happy with the way it turned out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mudbugmitch on April 16, 2019, 03:03:49 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 15, 2019, 11:45:57 PM
Perused, drooled, what the hey I hit the click button and one is on the way.  :P

LOL

Guilty

Mitch
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Deckard1973 on April 16, 2019, 03:43:06 PM
Bright sunny day, bit of a variable wind, but wanted to see what a 45yrd zero on my SWFA scope would be. 
Starting a datalog book to keep track of all my settings with different pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2019, 04:16:19 PM
Opened the mailbox and pulled out an envelope containing two mags.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kiljoy45 on April 16, 2019, 04:20:43 PM
Picked up some mags and pellets for the new to me Prod woods walker I got last week. My hand pump also arrived today, both work great. I have a Rocker LDC and a SWFA SS scope on the way later this week. There's a certain chipmunk that's been tearing up my landscaping lately who will not be much longer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kiljoy45 on April 16, 2019, 08:16:52 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on April 16, 2019, 07:56:34 PM
Quote from: Kiljoy45 on April 16, 2019, 04:20:43 PM
Picked up some mags and pellets for the new to me Prod woods walker I got last week. My hand pump also arrived today, both work great. I have a Rocker LDC and a SWFA SS scope on the way later this week. There's a certain chipmunk that's been tearing up my landscaping lately who will not be much longer.


Looks like you hit the prod journey same time as me ;)

Just got my first prod the last week from a very generous member, its also a wood walker edition :) personally i need a single shot tray. 2 mags is enough for me, but its getting tedious to fill with how much shootin im doin :) only seen 2 chipmunks (one time each) and the first one was bagged the minute i saw it, the other is playing hide and seek and i havent seen it in over a week.



Somewhat related.... taking to coworkers today and i brought up my airguns into the convo, we were talking about the milk crates and made a comment about how i use the ones at my house to seperate and organize my airgun stuff. Was told i should just buy a "real" one... replied back with no hesitation "try shooting in my backyard allday, expect cops after the first fire. We have tons of gang/shooting issues and someone got shot 5 houses away less than a month ago. Im fine popping squirrels and coons, i dont need unwanted attraction"




Also came home to an empty house, free time to shoot my box all afternoon... missing my wall already....
I think the chipmunk is onto me. I only see it when I'm empty handed. As soon as I grab any projectile conveyance device, it's a ghost town again. Going to have to go full on mall ninja to get him. I live in a partially rural setting so I can shoot PBs if I want but I usually try to stay quieter. It sounds like a warzone around here just prior to hunting season with everyone getting some practice shots in before hitting the fields.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 16, 2019, 08:23:48 PM
 Sent some pellets flying to Guam ;), we will see how accurate they are when they hit the POI.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 16, 2019, 09:16:54 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 16, 2019, 08:23:48 PM
Sent some pellets flying to Guam ;), we will see how accurate they are when they hit the POI.  ;D

Oh you cheeky cheeky man you lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 17, 2019, 11:52:03 AM
Still gotta look at a better base, And try and put a upward bend. SO it's more ergonomic. But more progress on the pump aid. Tried pumping a gun, and its a bit better.

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/57503263_634548453678901_3742069644815499264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=93d3ef639ad68ba1bf960a8c4bfeaab1&oe=5D3F14B8)

How it secures to the pump.

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/57340976_740586983001863_3044223470230568960_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=7c114b1f36ae3e93e517f32a33a22251&oe=5D480F59)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on April 17, 2019, 01:44:36 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on April 17, 2019, 11:52:03 AM
Still gotta look at a better base, And try and put a upward bend. SO it's more bergonomic. But more progress on the pump aid. Tried pumping a gun, and its a bit better.

Have you tried attaching the pump closer to the pivot point on the bench? 
you will have to move the end of your lever further for each stroke, but you should get better leverage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 17, 2019, 02:24:02 PM
Quote from: Lefusil on April 17, 2019, 01:44:36 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on April 17, 2019, 11:52:03 AM
Still gotta look at a better base, And try and put a upward bend. SO it's more bergonomic. But more progress on the pump aid. Tried pumping a gun, and its a bit better.

Have you tried attaching the pump closer to the pivot point on the bench? 
you will have to move the end of your lever further for each stroke, but you should get better leverage.

Thanks, I could try.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 17, 2019, 04:21:50 PM
Speaking with my Plant President on my way out the door Monday night he casually asked my plans for the night, I told him "air guns" and he showed interest.
 Then yesterday he asked more about what I had. I went into more detail.... heck when your Boss wants to deviate from work topics, and include you... why not.
He was interested in big-bore stuff and full of questions.
  So today he asked me... "what was that website with all the Airguns you told me?"
I think I have lit a small flame.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 17, 2019, 06:17:28 PM
For the first time in my entire life I felt true Freedom.

That's right.... FedEx dropped it off here just after noon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 17, 2019, 06:59:41 PM
That's great Scott keep him interested. The air guns are great alternatives to PB'ers and I do believe the market for them is going to explode in the next couple years even more than it has already.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 17, 2019, 07:03:35 PM
Quote from: bear air on April 17, 2019, 06:59:41 PM
That's great Scott keep him interested. The air guns are great alternatives to PB'ers and I do believe the market for them is going to explode in the next couple years even more than it has already.

FYI... being the President... he has money to burn.
The website was http://www.extremebigboreairrifles.com/ (http://www.extremebigboreairrifles.com/)
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on April 17, 2019, 09:05:00 PM
Wow, that is some website an air rifle can do anything a pb can do that's for sure!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 17, 2019, 09:36:02 PM
Quote from: jimbo on April 17, 2019, 09:05:00 PM
Wow, that is some website an air rifle can do anything a pb can do that's for sure!

Very impressive indeed!

I got out today and shot the 50 foot match with the gauntlet 198 score :D

I also got out the Titan NP, Pffffft Either I don't remember how bad I was with the springers, or I have lost all my skills! Pretty poor, not even 2 inch groups at 50 feet! :P

After sunset a few rounds indoors through the Bandit. I like this pistol a lot! In spite of it it's ugly big honking grip, its a great consistent shooter. Thank goodness I have big hands :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 17, 2019, 09:36:14 PM
Went to Jeff AKA Privateer's house and shot the poo then shot the air guns. Stand up guy gave me a foster fitting for my fill probe, a scuba tank, track lights and to one up rocker1 a scope, don't shoot me David. It was just as fun shooting at 75y and banging steel as it is to keep tight groups at 10y. I think the 50y steel was the funnest hearring the pellet zing off it bong zinnng.  Got home secured everything then decided to test some other pellets I have on hand and bought today. 10y indoor range for the pic.

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on April 17, 2019, 10:53:41 PM
Zeroed my AT44 short at 35 yards with 18 gr JSBs.  This is a five shot group, shots 30 -35 out of a 40 shot string.  Around 130-135 bar, at 843 fps.
I am new to PCPs, but I'm pretty pleased with this for a stock gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 18, 2019, 06:29:30 PM
Did some barrel cut and re-crown practice on an old 760 smoothbore barrel.

At this point I'm confident I can get the job done if the 1300kt ever gets made and shipped.

For the life of me I couldn't get it in focus better than this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wxsz5Wb6/IMG-20190418-142101257.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjqHkGh5)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 18, 2019, 07:29:52 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 18, 2019, 06:29:30 PM
Did some barrel cut and re-crown practice on an old 760 smoothbore barrel.

At this point I'm confident I can get the job done if the 1300kt ever gets made and shipped.

For the life of me I couldn't get it in focus better than this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wxsz5Wb6/IMG-20190418-142101257.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjqHkGh5)

That looks pretty good. It is focusing on your hand not the end of the barrel. Try propping the barrel up and shooting without your hand to focus on ;)

I shot a little practice for the 30 yard match this afternoon. It was windy with shifting gusts that came and went. After chasing zero around for a half hour I gave up :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on April 18, 2019, 07:51:38 PM
Since there are storms roaring through our area today and tonight (schools got let out either for half or full days down here), I've been plinking on the back porch with my new and shiny P17. It's beginning to grow on me--accuracy with a pistol is sweet.

Went out to the front porch to check for fallen debris and saw Mr. Squirrel parked about 12 yds away in my front tree. Dispatched that tree rat; no, not with the P17 but with my sweet shoot'n .177 Nitro Venom. Made my day. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 18, 2019, 08:22:18 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on April 18, 2019, 07:29:52 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 18, 2019, 06:29:30 PM
Did some barrel cut and re-crown practice on an old 760 smoothbore barrel.

At this point I'm confident I can get the job done if the 1300kt ever gets made and shipped.

For the life of me I couldn't get it in focus better than this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wxsz5Wb6/IMG-20190418-142101257.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjqHkGh5)

That looks pretty good. It is focusing on your hand not the end of the barrel. Try propping the barrel up and shooting without your hand to focus on ;)

I shot a little practice for the 30 yard match this afternoon. It was windy with shifting gusts that came and went. After chasing zero around for a half hour I gave up :P
I guess this is really the best I could get .
(https://i.postimg.cc/F1tyk9sk/IMG-20190418-161904293.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZvcB1zNJ)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: tracker1955 on April 18, 2019, 10:13:06 PM
Got rid of a yellow beak from my bird feeder before leaving for work this morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 19, 2019, 06:26:33 AM
Looking for to pistols that went mia in my collection, the hatsan model 25 and the P17. Stuck somewhere, just got to figure out where.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 19, 2019, 06:35:02 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 19, 2019, 06:26:33 AM
Looking for to pistols that went mia in my collection, the hatsan model 25 and the P17. Stuck somewhere, just got to figure out where.  :P
Sounds like me... just move on to something else and you'll find them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 19, 2019, 07:00:31 AM
Quote from: avator on April 19, 2019, 06:35:02 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 19, 2019, 06:26:33 AM
Looking for to pistols that went mia in my collection, the hatsan model 25 and the P17. Stuck somewhere, just got to figure out where.  :P
Sounds like me... just move on to something else and you'll find them.

Oh no, I will tear the house apart looking for them. Once I get into search and recovery mode there is no stopping me from it. What really happens is that I find things I have been looking for in other recovery sessions.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 19, 2019, 07:15:47 AM
I know the feeling well.... just yesterday I was looking for a set of bipod legs. After two days I gave up and ordered a set. Literally 5 minutes later I picked up a gun from dark stashes to check on a scope to use as a donor for the Freedom set up and there they were. Hanging right off that gun where I put them.
Happens all the time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 19, 2019, 11:17:27 AM
Quote from: avator on April 19, 2019, 07:15:47 AM
I know the feeling well.... just yesterday I was looking for a set of bipod legs. After two days I gave up and ordered a set. Literally 5 minutes later I picked up a gun from dark stashes to check on a scope to use as a donor for the Freedom set up and there they were. Hanging right off that gun where I put them.
Happens all the time.
Haha This is my current state as well. This past weekend, I was looking for a specifically designed oil filter wrench, for the family mini van, and I could not figure out where the h3ll I've left it. It should be with all the automotive stuff, right? Nope. Found it the next day, when I was no longer looking for it by the air gun stuff. Which is located at the other side of the basement.  ::) Too much cr@p, clutter, and a weakening memory is a terrible mixture  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 19, 2019, 11:31:47 AM
Just need a longer cross bolt, cut some ends caps to fit. Debur and paint. Then my pump aid will be done.

First attempt, but found I needed to base to pivot.

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/57352985_383052292282918_2248884492963938304_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=bae7ad7a240f7822fa46aa4427407615&oe=5D418B29)

Came up with mounting like this.

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/57160372_678964512562071_5865439065788121088_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=ab3d0d8f7132b06017bbc5c4beeb3fd1&oe=5D2FD675)

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/57486597_2673809385968841_6148283454166401024_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=cfa2fbe015ced08478f85fdad6a84e40&oe=5D75D448)

Then a pivoting base

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/57294247_619534435176464_7503960383313412096_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=3c899561b477b16362ece1d1cd315c60&oe=5D3F6F38)

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/57289460_1234250696744007_1774646165623537664_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=0ce614334b71ecb5e7e6da603b21bdea&oe=5D40D9AB)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 19, 2019, 12:31:19 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on April 19, 2019, 11:31:47 AM
Just need a longer cross bolt, cut some ends caps to fit. Debur and paint. Then my pump aid will be done.


Cool now all you need to do is motorize it!  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 19, 2019, 01:27:02 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on April 19, 2019, 12:31:19 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on April 19, 2019, 11:31:47 AM
Just need a longer cross bolt, cut some ends caps to fit. Debur and paint. Then my pump aid will be done.


Cool now all you need to do is motorize it!  :D

Thanks, Thought about that. I do got a motor, few pulleys to make a gear reducer. Would be matter of making longer mounts to attach bearing carriers. So it lasts longer. I don't think I carried on making it. Since steel around here is $$$.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 19, 2019, 04:50:08 PM
Bought some wood to build a gun rack, sent some stuff off to rocker 1, and found out the postmaster is into airguns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on April 19, 2019, 06:13:03 PM
Got a message from a Guy I sold a Hatsan to a year or so ago. Says it does not shoot straight every since he got it from me!
Now I hit bottles at 70 yards before I sold it. So being he's a friend? I offered to pick it up and give him a loaner until I can check it out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 19, 2019, 06:17:06 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on April 19, 2019, 06:13:03 PM
Got a message from a Guy I sold a Hatsan to a year or so ago. Says it does not shoot straight every since he got it from me!
Now I hit bottles at 70 yards before I sold it. So being he's a friend? I offered to pick it up and give him a loaner until I can check it out.
Makes you wonder if he has any guns that shoot straight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on April 19, 2019, 06:28:31 PM
Quote from: avator on April 19, 2019, 06:17:06 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on April 19, 2019, 06:13:03 PM
Got a message from a Guy I sold a Hatsan to a year or so ago. Says it does not shoot straight every since he got it from me!
Now I hit bottles at 70 yards before I sold it. So being he's a friend? I offered to pick it up and give him a loaner until I can check it out.
Makes you wonder if he has any guns that shoot straight.
We shall see. Gonna give him a 135 Hatsan .25 that I KNOW shoots great as the loaner.
Step him up to BIG BOY boots. LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 19, 2019, 08:33:25 PM
I bought a "new-to-me" Rifle yesterday... from cherokeesteve.      It is in shipment at this moment.  I am looking forward to this one.  It should make a real backwoods hunter.


>  25 cal. Hatsan 125 TH  Break Barrel - Camo Thumb Hole Stock with a Mossy Oak finish. Includes fiber optic open sights, butt plate spacers for adjusting length of pull. Vortex Scope plus Flashlight/Laser Attachments. Spring piston, not Vortex piston.
Great power and accurate. No blemishes at all. Can supply video of me shooting through chrony verifying velocity and accuracy.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 19, 2019, 08:51:06 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 19, 2019, 08:33:25 PM
I bought a "new-to-me" Rifle yesterday... from cherokeesteve.      It is in shipment at this moment.  I am looking forward to this one.  It should make a real backwoods hunter.


>  25 cal. Hatsan 125 TH  Break Barrel - Camo Thumb Hole Stock with a Mossy Oak finish. Includes fiber optic open sights, butt plate spacers for adjusting length of pull. Vortex Scope plus Flashlight/Laser Attachments. Spring piston, not Vortex piston.
Great power and accurate. No blemishes at all. Can supply video of me shooting through chrony verifying velocity and accuracy.


Best Wishes - Tom
Looks sweet, Tom!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 19, 2019, 09:02:48 PM
I installed the new barrel, shroud and tube extension to my marauder. Then did some chrony work with it. I'm getting 40 shots between 37-38 fpe with Jsb 25.39 gr pellets. With that type of shot count a guy can go through some pellets pretty quick! By the end of the third shot string it was pretty much stacking pellets in my 13 yrd indoor shooting range. I cant wait to get this and the armada out this year and shoot them at 50 and 100 yards.  I have officially dubbed it Kentucky Long Gun Zombie Sniper! Its kind of long and heavy but I really like it. Heres some pics.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 19, 2019, 09:19:26 PM
Let's see... oh yeah.... I picked a number on Neil Clague's Easter give away thread   8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 19, 2019, 09:26:17 PM
Drooled and clicked again, I am doomed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 19, 2019, 09:35:24 PM
Quote from: bear air on April 19, 2019, 09:02:48 PM
I installed the new barrel, shroud and tube extension to my marauder. Then did some chrony work with it. I'm getting 40 shots between 37-38 fpe with Jsb 25.39 gr pellets. With that type of shot count a guy can go through some pellets pretty quick! By the end of the third shot string it was pretty much stacking pellets in my 13 yrd indoor shooting range. I cant wait to get this and the armada out this year and shoot them at 50 and 100 yards.  I have officially dubbed it Kentucky Long Gun Zombie Sniper! Its kind of long and heavy but I really like it. Heres some pics.
Zombie Sniper. Perfect name, Chris! Digging that green.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on April 19, 2019, 10:52:26 PM
Shot crazy eight targets with my 85 year old dad today. Great time, loading and spotting for him. He's still a great shot (and has been all my life).

We bought the "made in Spain" Daisy wadcutters; they work incredibly great!!! I'm buying more soon.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 19, 2019, 11:01:49 PM
Thanks Dinh! Its been a real work in progress. And an excellent opportunity to practice patience! It should be a real performer, I've never heard a single bad thing about Jim's barrels. That's where the Kentucky part comes into play! I fell deep into the rabbit hole on this one and my armada too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 19, 2019, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on April 19, 2019, 08:51:06 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 19, 2019, 08:33:25 PM
I bought a "new-to-me" Rifle yesterday... from cherokeesteve.      It is in shipment at this moment.  I am looking forward to this one.  It should make a real backwoods hunter.


>  25 cal. Hatsan 125 TH  Break Barrel - Camo Thumb Hole Stock with a Mossy Oak finish. Includes fiber optic open sights, butt plate spacers for adjusting length of pull. Vortex Scope plus Flashlight/Laser Attachments. Spring piston, not Vortex piston.
Great power and accurate. No blemishes at all. Can supply video of me shooting through chrony verifying velocity and accuracy.


Best Wishes - Tom
Looks sweet, Tom!

Thank You Dinh.     I'll be taking this one out into the woods to shoot & get the feel of it.. soon.  I already have an assortment of 25cal pellets to try out.   This was such a sweet deal and I am pleased.

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 20, 2019, 02:11:51 AM
 Mine dont look dT PURRTY  plywood stock n all, but it surw gives my .25 PCPs a run for the $$$  ;)
Nice find Tom  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 20, 2019, 12:02:29 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 20, 2019, 02:11:51 AM
Mine dont look dT PURRTY  plywood stock n all, but it surw gives my .25 PCPs a run for the $$$  ;)
Nice find Tom  ;D

Thank You Jim.      I found it right here in the GTA classifieds.      I bought it from cherokeesteve.


Best Wishes  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on April 20, 2019, 01:02:12 PM
Went to my friends house to check the Gun I sold him. As suspected it was the nut connected to the trigger.
 ;D
Now. A deer crossing sign at 45 yards. He shoots and misses with a .22 I brought.
I shoot. CLANG!
He shoots and misses.
I shoot. CLANG! 
Frustrated he brings out the Gun I sold him, shoots, and misses.
I shoot and miss. I aim at the top of the sign and shoot again. CLANG! OK. Scope is way off.
After a few minutes instructing him he shoots again. CLANG!
He tries the .22 again. CLANG!
He's happy now and mentions shooting the ground hogs around his place.
Now it was a .177 I sold him so I told him "Let me show you something" and pull out the 135 .25
Handed it to him and told him to shoot the sign. CLANG!!
He was stunned at the dents left in the sign when We walked out and checked them.
The grin on his face showed me I had a sale.

I took the .177 and $100 for the 135 and told him where to order the H&N's it likes best. Also left him half a tin of pellets.
 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 20, 2019, 04:31:37 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on April 20, 2019, 01:02:12 PM
Went to my friends house to check the Gun I sold him. As suspected it was the nut connected to the trigger.
 ;D
Now. A deer crossing sign at 45 yards. He shoots and misses with a .22 I brought.
I shoot. CLANG!
He shoots and misses.
I shoot. CLANG! 
Frustrated he brings out the Gun I sold him, shoots, and misses.
I shoot and miss. I aim at the top of the sign and shoot again. CLANG! OK. Scope is way off.
After a few minutes instructing him he shoots again. CLANG!
He tries the .22 again. CLANG!
He's happy now and mentions shooting the ground hogs around his place.
Now it was a .177 I sold him so I told him "Let me show you something" and pull out the 135 .25
Handed it to him and told him to shoot the sign. CLANG!!
He was stunned at the dents left in the sign when We walked out and checked them.
The grin on his face showed me I had a sale.

I took the .177 and $100 for the 135 and told him where to order the H&N's it likes best. Also left him half a tin of pellets.
 8)
Ya done good.... maybe not for the G-hogs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 20, 2019, 04:59:11 PM
Early this morning I straightened out the barrel on the Benji Titan NP .22

Afterwards it was shooting pretty good so I though I would try some 50 foot match practice. Thing is though it is pretty windy, then calm, then windy, but mostly windy :D

Best score so far today was 172 with no X's. :P

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33775716128_4817feefd7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsDnFf)20190420_152254 (https://flic.kr/p/TsDnFf) by Tom Whit (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152306872@N04/), on Flickr

Here is my range setup :)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33775716418_98fc25a7a0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsDnLf)20190420_152349 (https://flic.kr/p/TsDnLf) by Tom Whit (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152306872@N04/), on Flickr

Here is my target box / pellet trap. If you look closely you can see my windometer (a piece of yarn with a strip of papper taped to its end). In this picture it was a rare calm moment.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33775715578_0550617b35_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsDnvL)20190420_152702 (https://flic.kr/p/TsDnvL) by Tom Whit (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152306872@N04/), on Flickr

This is what it looked like most of the time, sometimes the windometer was out horizontally! Sometimes blowing towards me, other times left to right, then right to left  >:(

Oh well maybe tomorrow. At least the gun is shooting good again! Me, meh not so much  :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 20, 2019, 05:00:11 PM
Tried to zero the rebel yet again.... Started to down pour, and my scope fog up. Because its about 10 degrees C in the basement, and about 18 upstairs. It's like taking a gun from AC and taking it, outside in the hot sun. I was able to get 5 rds off, before my target got beyond saturated.

At least less wind. But the gun still shooting right at 20.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bob H. on April 20, 2019, 05:08:02 PM
I got my Hw30 Lam out. Shot it 10 times, rubbed her belly, and thought "You're a fine lass."

BobH.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 20, 2019, 05:28:01 PM
I received the Hatsan 25cal 125 TH today, that I bought from cherokeesteve. The rifle was in great shape and shoots great.  I was out shooting it in the back yard...to get the feel of it ....NICE Gun !


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 21, 2019, 01:25:46 PM
Found some plans online and built a gun rack. Now this rack is not exactly how it was planed out I did change it some to suit my needs. I took the 6 gun plans didn't cut the 6th gun slot and put a shelf in instead to hold stuffs like my pistols and pellets. I used 1x4 and 1x8 to build it sanded it not really concerned with finishing it I kinda like how pine takes on a warm color as it ages without finish on it. If I do finish it all I will use is some tung oil or the likes. I plan on building a pistol rack to. Thinking about it now if I thought past my nose I would have integrated it into this rack still can really but hindsight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 21, 2019, 01:49:46 PM
Looks good. That's the kind of thing that brings a little variety into the air gun experience. It's not always just about slinging lead downrange. I've built a few myself.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 21, 2019, 02:04:20 PM
That looks great Matt! I need to get around to building one now that my rifle collection is growing! Where did you find the plans?



I spent some more time with the Titan today, got the barrel straight, finally go the dang trigger to where I like it. It's shooting great now big difference!

Shot the 50 foot match with a score of 186, before I was lucky to get 170! The only thing holding me back is mostly to remember the light shouldering and cheek plant with a full view of the reticle. The Titan is really picky about that. Getting it 'right' for 24 shots is quite a challenge for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 21, 2019, 05:31:10 PM
Thanks guys i got the plans here. http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRacks07.htm (http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRacks07.htm)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 21, 2019, 06:03:32 PM
Took my marauder outside and shot 4 mags at 28 yards. Not too bad for a fresh barrel. The pics are 2nd, 3rd, and 4th mag. I used the first to sight it in. There was a little drop in the POI by the 4th magazine but it still seemed really consistent. That flyer was all me lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on April 21, 2019, 07:45:14 PM
I used a bunch of pellets in different weights making the plots below figuring out my new AT44 0.22 short QE (my first PCP).
Searching for the best POI precision, muzzle energy and efficiency.  There is a lot to tuning these PCPs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 21, 2019, 11:27:45 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 21, 2019, 05:31:10 PM
Thanks guys i got the plans here. http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRacks07.htm (http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRacks07.htm)

Great! My thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 22, 2019, 12:04:12 AM
All rifles and pistols accounted for after turning the house inside out. The 2 pistols I was looking for were right where I put them, don't it figure. Anyway, I have one pistol on the way and it ended up in Alaska, it's coming USPS. It was suppose to be here yesterday. Just have to wait a few more days in agony. Oh, as for the house, now I have to clean up that mess that I made looking for the pistols.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on April 22, 2019, 12:42:58 AM
Finally some decent weather to start breaking in the new Hatsan AirTact .25 and get some baseline numbers over the chrony before I decide whether to tinker or not.

10 shot strings with JSB 25.39 averaged 588, with Vortex 19.91 averaged 674 and with the H&N Crow Magnums averaged 581. Not bad at all and better numbers than any of my Edges got new out of the box, so I may just leave it alone, scope it and have some fun :)

Now to decide which of 8 different scopes I have sitting here...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on April 23, 2019, 09:42:32 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 22, 2019, 12:04:12 AM
All rifles and pistols accounted for after turning the house inside out. The 2 pistols I was looking for were right where I put them, don't it figure. Anyway, I have one pistol on the way and it ended up in Alaska, it's coming USPS. It was suppose to be here yesterday. Just have to wait a few more days in agony. Oh, as for the house, now I have to clean up that mess that I made looking for the pistols.  ::)
??? ??? ::) Alaska is way north of Florida or at least it was the last time I looked at a map. Where was it being shipped from  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 23, 2019, 09:53:52 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on April 23, 2019, 09:42:32 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 22, 2019, 12:04:12 AM
All rifles and pistols accounted for after turning the house inside out. The 2 pistols I was looking for were right where I put them, don't it figure. Anyway, I have one pistol on the way and it ended up in Alaska, it's coming USPS. It was suppose to be here yesterday. Just have to wait a few more days in agony. Oh, as for the house, now I have to clean up that mess that I made looking for the pistols.  ::)
??? ??? ::) Alaska is way north of Florida or at least it was the last time I looked at a map. Where was it being shipped from  ;D ;D

It was shipped from Pyramid Air in Ohio. I purchased the combo which had the gun, pellets, extra mags, and CO2 in the deal. My shipping options were not the greatest for me due to the CO2 in the package, so I opted for USPS priority instead of Fedex. Well I didn't know that it was going to take the scenic route and it ended up being 3 days late getting here. Anyway, the sig is here and I am having fun with it and that is all that matters to me. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Makincheez on April 24, 2019, 02:03:46 AM
I resealed my new to me Sheridan EB20 that I picked up at the Placerville show couple of weekends ago; 1979 serial number. Had ordered my seal kit from T Mac but he doesn't sell the valve tool. Ordered a seal kit, which comes with the tool, for my old 342 from PA. They didn't carry the seal kit for the EB so I had to go that route. Got everything in today and proceeded to dismantle, clean, lube, reseal, and reassemble. No leftover parts and happy to report no leaks! Took a little less than 90min start to finish and I was being verrrrryyy careful.

I have to give credit where credit is due and thank Jon Brooks (eeler on this forum) from Northwest Airguns for his rebuild videos. Watched the 2 he had on the Sheridan EB pistol several times until I was pretty sure of what I had ahead of me. And of course Mac's seal kit was nothing but top shelf materials. Neat little gun; very happy with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 25, 2019, 01:20:17 AM
Built this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xV88qTm/IMG-20190424-180528575.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0zGRZcry)
Custom shop 1300kt, 18" .177 barrel, 2260 trigger assembly, 2260 stock.

I call it the American boy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on April 25, 2019, 02:52:53 AM
I'm doing some airgun animations at the moment.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on April 25, 2019, 09:09:50 AM
 ;) ;D Nice table and that finish on the top and legs awesome. Oh yeh sweet Pumper love the grain in the stock  8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 25, 2019, 10:37:32 AM
Trying to tune my PP700S-A. 60 ish pellets thru, some tweeks, still not happy.. Taking a break.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 25, 2019, 01:33:17 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on April 25, 2019, 09:09:50 AM
;) ;D Nice table and that finish on the top and legs awesome. Oh yeh sweet Pumper love the grain in the stock  8) 8)
I must be missing something.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on April 25, 2019, 02:50:03 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 25, 2019, 01:33:17 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on April 25, 2019, 09:09:50 AM
;) ;D Nice table and that finish on the top and legs awesome. Oh yeh sweet Pumper love the grain in the stock  8) 8)
I must be missing something.
I was trying to be funny guess it didn't work. I do like the furniture and finish on the AG
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 25, 2019, 03:33:51 PM
You gotta forgive Don, he's been hanging with the wrong crowd lately.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ShakySarge on April 25, 2019, 03:39:18 PM
Ordered a couple breech orings for the bulldog to have on hand.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 25, 2019, 04:00:44 PM
Quote from: avator on April 25, 2019, 03:33:51 PM
You gotta forgive Don, he's been hanging with the wrong crowd lately.
Those GTA hooligans
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 25, 2019, 04:06:09 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on April 25, 2019, 04:00:44 PM
Quote from: avator on April 25, 2019, 03:33:51 PM
You gotta forgive Don, he's been hanging with the wrong crowd lately.
Those GTA hooligans
Nope, rumor has it he jumped the fence....  :'(
OK, I'm done. I know for a fact if you keep poking a dog with a stick he's gonna bite.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 25, 2019, 04:15:09 PM
Got a new scope yesterday,tried it on the Winchester,then it wound up on the Crosman 1322 carbine.
 Sighted in this morning,that's where it will stay! ;D ;D 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 25, 2019, 04:41:14 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on April 25, 2019, 02:50:03 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 25, 2019, 01:33:17 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on April 25, 2019, 09:09:50 AM
;) ;D Nice table and that finish on the top and legs awesome. Oh yeh sweet Pumper love the grain in the stock  8) 8)
I must be missing something.
I was trying to be funny guess it didn't work. I do like the furniture and finish on the AG
Ok I get it.
At first I thought you were thinking I made the table , I was not even thinking that it's a piece of furniture which is another name for firearm stocks.

I do feel like I got a stock with some decent grain, though im really not the man to get the most out of said grain.
I did the best I could, but there are dark spots where the original very dark finish just wouldn't sand out.

It adds character I guess.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 25, 2019, 04:45:07 PM
I added a SB tactical folding adapter to my Armada and put it back in the Allen tactical case. Oh yeah and put gun skin vinyl wrap on the piece that goes over the threads so it matches up with the gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on April 25, 2019, 05:03:41 PM
This morning I took out my Falcon PCP which is the only listed PCP I care to list anymore--the others fell apart into useless tanks and stocks, even the TM-1000 .177.
So I took my last working PCP rifle out for another look at it wondering why out of so many PCPs that broke or fell apart this one, no longer made, still operates shooting the huge .25 pellet.

I noticed, as usual, the BAR gauge said 190 BAR where I last left it some time ago I can't remember.  This PCP was never misleading in air pressure or finicky in hand pumping while the others let me down.

My plan is to shoot my Falcon with a UTG Bugbuster everybody knows about that's a good scope from China. 

The Falcon has perhaps a bit more fps than my Theoben Eliminator but when it comes to feeling secure with a reliable air rifle I have a hard time trusting PCPs anymore.  I'll wait on this Falcon for more reports but it's a 10 year old rifle.  In the meantime the Theoben runs supreme as balanced and light for the power it delvers.  It is a heavy rifle but the stock and balance seems to lessen weight.

I am also continuing my shooting of two rifles side by side:

HW50 .177 (newer)
HW50 .22 (older by some months and ahead by 500 pellets shot through the gun)

Guess what I did last night to make the .177 shoot?  I took off the scope and stopped trying different scopes.  I went back to the iron globe sights with the thin line post to hit field targets more often.  It was sighted in last night and the .22 has a scope but for some reason that scope really works on the .22 to extend reach.

The FWB Sport didn't get shot yesterday so today it will also be warmed up!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on April 25, 2019, 05:04:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on April 25, 2019, 04:15:09 PM
Got a new scope yesterday,tried it on the Winchester,then it wound up on the Crosman 1322 carbine.
 Sighted in this morning,that's where it will stay! ;D ;D 8)

I got one of those too! Recently!  I put red nail polish on the front sight.  I use 8 pumps every time.  I love it. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 25, 2019, 05:10:54 PM
Quote from: fwbsport on April 25, 2019, 05:04:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on April 25, 2019, 04:15:09 PM
Got a new scope yesterday,tried it on the Winchester,then it wound up on the Crosman 1322 carbine.
 Sighted in this morning,that's where it will stay! ;D ;D 8)

I got one of those too! Recently!  I put red nail polish on the front sight.  I use 8 pumps every time.  I love it. ;)

This one just got a Baker breech and a UTG scope. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 25, 2019, 05:29:36 PM
Tuning... Annoying.. I moved the hammer tension a MM and threw everything off, put the hammer tension back.  It's off a tad. But this Artemis reg isn't working and give up..

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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 25, 2019, 09:36:38 PM
No pic Rob :(

I shot a wide varety of guns this afternoon, Benji Titan, UX Gauntlet, Seneca Aspen, playing musical chairs with different scopes :D

This evening I will be doing a little plinking indoors with the Bandit ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on April 25, 2019, 10:00:18 PM
I shoot another 30 or so rounds of my new pellets. Tom (aka Tommy Boy) had suggested that I try out the H&N Sniper mediums 8.5 (.177): these are excellent pellets for my Crosman Nitro Venom. Also, I shot some Air Arms 8.4 Diablos--what super shooting pellets. 

Tom, thanks for the recommendation!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on April 25, 2019, 10:25:18 PM
I put the Huma back into my R10 after determining there was nothing wrong with it. I set it to 100 bar just for kicks and have turned the hammer spring out so far I can't put the end cap back on and it still hasn't started to roll off the plateau. It's shooting the 8.44 gr JSB at just about 845 or 850 FPS. The next step is to mess with the transfer port to see if I gain anything for the same regulator and hammer settings.  If that works (and it should), I'll probably head back into higher pressure settings to see what we can do.

At the same time, I'm looking to see what I can do in the way of hammer debouncer or blast tamer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 25, 2019, 10:27:11 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on April 25, 2019, 10:00:18 PM
I shoot another 30 or so rounds of my new pellets. Tom (aka Tommy Boy) had suggested that I try out the H&N Sniper mediums 8.5 (.177): these are excellent pellets for my Crosman Nitro Venom. Also, I shot some Air Arms 8.4 Diablos--what super shooting pellets. 

Tom, thanks for the recommendation!

Archie

Your Welcome Archie.  ;D 

The Guy that should get the Credit for H&N Sniper Mediums... is ...SteveP-52.  ;)

He is the person that told ..ME ...about those pellets.  ;D



Keep on shooting Archie.

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on April 26, 2019, 04:19:02 PM
installing a new scope on the Brocock Contour.


checking the alignment for cant on all my rifles.


building a small lightweight table i can carry into the back of the yard when shooting so i'm not constantly bending out of my chair for another pellet. 


nothing fancy, just adding some 2X4 legs to a top someone gave me.


too windy today to try out the H&N Sniper lights and mediums i just got or re-zeroing in the rifles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 26, 2019, 05:12:30 PM
Carl, did you include a "cup holder" on that table top?   ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on April 26, 2019, 05:21:08 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 26, 2019, 05:12:30 PM
Carl, did you include a "cup holder" on that table top?   ;) ;)


NO!


but i will now!


thanks Mike!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 26, 2019, 06:53:53 PM
Cup holder is almost mandatory! Just make sure you get the one that will fit the beer with a cozy on it :P

Spent some time with my Diana Bandit. It's pretty much stock. Shooting practice at 5 meters off handI came to the realization that I really needed to do something about that trigger. Never had adjusted it. Began to really dislike it.

Took Tom Gaylords advice and ran the grub screw that is in the trigger in clockwise until the gun could not be cocked. The started running it back out until it felt like a single stage with a hair trigger. Ran it out a little more, now it has a nice light first stage and a pretty light release. In fact I might firm it up just s bit.

Anyhow accuracy increased as now I am less likely to jerk the trigger. Easier to pull through smoothly, though I still pull or lift shots frequently.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 26, 2019, 06:56:59 PM
Prepped the Hercules, scoped it, made sure everything work, loaded the mag with the newly casted pellets, filled it up, and let the lead fly! gracious! This is gonna be awesome, it cocked and cycled smoothly, the pellet went easily, 6 shots later at 35yds and it's game on. Only time will tell. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 26, 2019, 08:48:06 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 26, 2019, 06:56:59 PM
Prepped the Hercules, scoped it, made sure everything work, loaded the mag with the newly casted pellets, filled it up, and let the lead fly! gracious! This is gonna be awesome, it cocked and cycled smoothly, the pellet went easily, 6 shots later at 35yds and it's game on. Only time will tell. ;)

Big Gun !   :o    Game  On !    ;D     Go Get Em....Kris !    ;)



Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 26, 2019, 08:55:03 PM
on the negative side...
Got something in my right eye today... sitting at my DESK not out in the shop no less!
Did the classic pull your upper eyelid over the lower, tried not to rub...Flushed it at the eyewash station... drove home with the old drunken one-eye tactic.
Viseen and then flooded it in the shower... no relief.
 Cheek is now chaffed from all the tears and sunlight is a no-go.

This is my dominant eye for shooting and I hate to think I cant use it for a while.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 26, 2019, 09:05:33 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 26, 2019, 08:55:03 PM
on the negative side...
Got something in my right eye today... sitting at my DESK not out in the shop no less!
Did the classic pull your upper eyelid over the lower, tried not to rub...Flushed it at the eyewash station... drove home with the old drunken one-eye tactic.
Viseen and then flooded it in the shower... no relief.
 Cheek is now chaffed from all the tears and sunlight is a no-go.

This is my dominant eye for shooting and I hate to think I cant use it for a while.

So sorry about the eye ..Scott.   :(       I have Macular Degeneration and have issues with my left eye.  Fortunately for me I am right eyed.


You could wear an eye patch ....to add some bling... though....Right ?




Best Wishes  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 26, 2019, 09:58:51 PM
 I got a 33.3% pay raise  ;D 8) :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 26, 2019, 10:04:08 PM
Tom, that is very close to my Tat on my right shoulder.

James, congrats on the pay raise ... that is HUGE!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 26, 2019, 10:05:11 PM
Pay raises and promotions come next pay period for us salaried folks as well. It's been 3 years since last one so this should be a good one. No idea yet. I'm due to promote up to full senior supervisor. That's an $8k increase.
We'll see, they tend to blow sunshine in an upward direction.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 26, 2019, 10:19:40 PM
Took the stock off the urban and drilled a hole in it to facilitate adjustments in the future. Also found that there is what appears to be a sling stud location molded into the stock up at the fore grip AO.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 26, 2019, 10:24:57 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 26, 2019, 10:19:40 PM
Took the stock off the urban and drilled a hole in it to facilitate adjustments in the future. Also found that there is what appears to be a sling stud location molded into the stock up at the fore grip AO.
Yes Sir, sling stud or bipod. Or the combo thing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 26, 2019, 10:26:48 PM
Quote from: avator on April 26, 2019, 10:24:57 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 26, 2019, 10:19:40 PM
Took the stock off the urban and drilled a hole in it to facilitate adjustments in the future. Also found that there is what appears to be a sling stud location molded into the stock up at the fore grip AO.
Yes Sir, sling stud or bipod. Or the combo thing.

I would like to put a bipod on it so now I know it is facilitated all the more reason to do so.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 26, 2019, 10:31:30 PM
Something like this...
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/511713/harris-6a-bipod-adapter-stud-for-american-rails-5-16-width-black?utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches&utm_content=511713&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches-_-Harris+Bipods-_-511713&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk4Oj_Y_v4QIVjYzICh2GRA8iEAQYAyABEgImXfD_BwE
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 26, 2019, 10:34:26 PM
Quote from: avator on April 26, 2019, 10:31:30 PM
Something like this...
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/511713/harris-6a-bipod-adapter-stud-for-american-rails-5-16-width-black?utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches&utm_content=511713&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches-_-Harris+Bipods-_-511713&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk4Oj_Y_v4QIVjYzICh2GRA8iEAQYAyABEgImXfD_BwE

Yes something like that would work well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 26, 2019, 10:37:31 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 26, 2019, 10:34:26 PM
Quote from: avator on April 26, 2019, 10:31:30 PM
Something like this...
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/511713/harris-6a-bipod-adapter-stud-for-american-rails-5-16-width-black?utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches&utm_content=511713&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches-_-Harris+Bipods-_-511713&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk4Oj_Y_v4QIVjYzICh2GRA8iEAQYAyABEgImXfD_BwE

Yes something like that would work well.
That was just a quick search, I'm sure you can find better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 26, 2019, 10:39:36 PM
Quote from: avator on April 26, 2019, 10:37:31 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 26, 2019, 10:34:26 PM
Quote from: avator on April 26, 2019, 10:31:30 PM
Something like this...
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/511713/harris-6a-bipod-adapter-stud-for-american-rails-5-16-width-black?utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches&utm_content=511713&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Shooting+-+Rests%2C+Bi-Pods+%26+Benches-_-Harris+Bipods-_-511713&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk4Oj_Y_v4QIVjYzICh2GRA8iEAQYAyABEgImXfD_BwE

Yes something like that would work well.
That was just a quick search, I'm sure you can find better.

I probably could find what will work just fine but I appreciate the link. It will help later on when I pony up the money for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Deckard1973 on April 27, 2019, 04:46:05 PM
I spent some time adjusting the trigger 1st and 2nd stage on my MRod.
I think I got it to where I want it, but wont be able to verify until I can take it out and do some real shooting.
Unfortunately it is snowing here. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 28, 2019, 05:34:53 AM
I spent most of Saturday opening the barrel port on my MMHF barrel and also reapplied dry lube to the hammer and tube. Then it was testing time. I turned the hammer spring all the way up and it was shooting 970-980 with one shot at 1001! It was making crazy power for a 22 somewhere around 54-55 fpe. I ended up backing it off and now have it set around 850 fps for 40 shots. I figured out two things as well I have to turn my regulator down some and my hammer spring adjuster is walking around. It  was shooting way under dime size 10 shot groups in my little indoor range. I'm really happy with how it all turned out. I didn't think I was going to reach my goal of 40 for 40 several times throughout this upgrade. Had a lot of help from several people here on GTA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on April 28, 2019, 10:06:26 AM
Spent some time giving a little attention to a couple of my Hatsans yesterday. I had used the barrels off of my Webleys .20 cals on a couple edges I had with vortex pistons/springs. I had  put a shortened barrel on on of the Webleys and and a regular barrel on one of the other ones. I did a big switcheroo and put a longer barrel <( stock), on the one with the short barrel, and switched the other to a .25 cal I had laying around. Both shoot very well now. the .25 has a Crosman spring in it , and is good to about 20 yards as far as a varment plinker goes. the .22 is shooting a shortened Hatsan spring and has a mild tune on it and shoots really smooth and quiet. Nothing to do/ no money = two "new" AG's for me LOL.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on April 28, 2019, 12:04:35 PM
    Here is the .22 parts gun I put together. Put the scope on it and sighted it in, works fine :) .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on April 28, 2019, 12:50:10 PM
"Refreshed" my old Crosman 766 pumper (mfg. 9/79). Valve stopped holding air again. Pump-hiss, pump-hiss...

Last refurb was ~10/2017 when I took it out of over 30 year storage. Yeah, that's a LONG nap!

It wasn't holding any air then so I opened it up for a pretty amateur repair job. Crudely cut a washer to repair toasted seal material on poppet valve and cut a tiny rubber seal for the input check-valve. Reshaped the pump piston head and used teflon tape on the valve threads (newbie shortcuts). All that actually worked to get it pumping & holding air and shooting "almost" normally (for awhile).

After the hack-job I ordered all the Crosman parts for a complete rebuild. Was just waiting until my hack-job failed or I had some free time. Just lucky for both to happen at the same time.

I thought I used some silicone rubber for that last hack-repair, but it wasn't silicone. Whatever it was had turned to mush. Was just going to replace the entire valve assembly with the new Crosman part, but they are DIFFERENT LENGTHS! Apparently the 2100 parts are NOT exactly the same as the old 766 parts.

Cleaned out the gunk from the old valve body and replaced both stock o-rings with new 90A Buna. Old ones were in pretty bad shape. Used a close-fit 90A Buna o-ring to repair the missing seal on the poppet valve. Reshaped (on a wood lathe) the white plastic check-valve to accommodate a tiny 90A Buna o-ring seal and add a little more valve volume.

Reduced the trigger sear spring force and the sear engagement just a little. Added some teflon washers to sear pivot pin to stop the slop (wobble). That actually improved the trigger quite a bit, but I think it could still be little better.

Cleaned barrel, checked for sight screws hitting barrel (not even close), shimmed to stop barrel play and shroud play in metal receiver, re-assembled with new piston head cup, and lubed up with good quality non-detergent synthetic oil.

NOW it pumps and sounds (SPLAT) like I remember! Chronograph says muzzle velocity is averaging 600 fps @ 6 pumps for a 7.8 grain pellet and 700 fps @ 10 pumps. Got the old iron sights dialed in for 30' range. Rifle is easily putting 10 shots (@6 pumps) into 1/2" groups. That's good enough for me!

Starlings beware!

I remember hunting with this rifle Winter 1981. Only used the Daisy or Crosman wadcutters back then.  Had one 10 pump heart/lung body shot on a rabbit at about 40' that looked like a complete miss. Rabbit casually hopped about 3' then laid over DRT. On prepping for the stew pot, I found the pellet had passed all the way through the chest and lodged just under the skin on far side. I was surprised because my older 760 didn't have that kind of penetration or accuracy. This rifle is a keeper for sentimental reasons alone. Nice that it is also still a good shooter!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on April 28, 2019, 05:36:07 PM
More HW 97K-T .20 shooting!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 28, 2019, 07:57:01 PM
Quote from: 1953 Panther on April 28, 2019, 12:04:35 PM
    Here is the .22 parts gun I put together. Put the scope on it and sighted it in, works fine :) .

Cole......I really like how you camo'ed your Hatsan Edge. !  ;D       Very Nice Work.  ;)



Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on April 28, 2019, 09:44:23 PM
Thanks Tom. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 29, 2019, 12:38:59 AM
Walmart didn't have any CPHP'S left so I picked up some piranhas while I was there since I know at least my 880 likes them.
American Boy does not like them at all.

I decided to take a look at the crown since I forgot to look and it turns out it wasn't great at all, so I recrowned the barrel.
After that it sounded strange and it shot way low, then I noticed the air I was feeling.
No wonder, I had the transfer port upside down  ::)

He still hates the piranhas, but the premier destroyers it likes quite a bit.
The POI has shifted but groups are still pretty good.
Hopefully the next time I go to Walmart which won't be the same one anyways they will have more than just an empty CPHP carton.

Oh btw while there I saw a clueless or outright misinformed dad buying his son a bb gun "  I couldn't offer any information however because he was Mexican and spoke little English.
As far as I could gather he wanted the most powerful " break open BB gun they had" he looked at everything including a Daisy 880 which he quickly put back because it was a " crank up bb gun ".
Then I hear the " new guy " tell the lady who knew at least something that he wanted to know what bb's it shot.
She said " grab the red and blue .177 pellets.

I'll bet this sounds familiar to others here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 29, 2019, 08:00:51 AM
I backed off of shooting today. We got a baby owl that failed at it's first attempt to fledge in the back yard. It's parents are watching over it and I want to let that happen naturally. Those owls are a great help to keep some of the other pest critters in check.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: happymecanic on April 29, 2019, 07:34:01 PM
Finished rebuilding a Crosman 2200 Magnum (Canadian with the blow-off valve) for a friend. It's mint and shoots real good!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 29, 2019, 08:07:48 PM
Did some more work to the Crown on American Boy .

I've been scratching my head all day with the accuracy on this gun.
I would get 2 shots stacked then another two shots stacked somewhere else, and I determined it was part me and part the focus on the scope.
It's one of those situations where you either get the bull or the croshairs in focus.
I swapped the rear bell from another scope and cut down that ring you use to lock the rear bell down so I could adjust it in enough, then made sure to be as consistent as possible with my head placement and got much better groups.

I'm not a scope kind of guy so I really don't know if this is normal, but the gun will get a rear peep here soon.
The 5d ag still isn't available and I'm not patient enough so I'll probably end up settling for the wgrs54.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 29, 2019, 08:58:59 PM
Worked on the Titan some more, about ready to toss it in the dumpster at this point :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 29, 2019, 09:39:41 PM
Rear brakes on, all good. Waiting on the parts kit for the front brakes. Get this done and it will be all air gun this weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 29, 2019, 09:41:17 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on April 29, 2019, 08:58:59 PM
Worked on the Titan some more, about ready to toss it in the dumpster at this point :(

what's wrong with it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 29, 2019, 09:50:53 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on April 29, 2019, 09:41:17 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on April 29, 2019, 08:58:59 PM
Worked on the Titan some more, about ready to toss it in the dumpster at this point :(

what's wrong with it?

Cycles well, trigger feels good, fps is okay, but I cant group within 3 inches at 30 yards! One shot bullseye, next shot 2"" up an right, next shot bulls eye, next shot 1" down and left. I ran it over the chrony today and it was pretty consistent in the mid 740's.

And yes I checked the screws :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 29, 2019, 09:54:15 PM
I just caught up on the Crosman Gate...asked a dumb question.... :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 29, 2019, 10:05:38 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on April 29, 2019, 09:50:53 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on April 29, 2019, 09:41:17 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on April 29, 2019, 08:58:59 PM
Worked on the Titan some more, about ready to toss it in the dumpster at this point :(

what's wrong with it?

Cycles well, trigger feels good, fps is okay, but I cant group within 3 inches at 30 yards! One shot bullseye, next shot 2"" up an right, next shot bulls eye, next shot 1" down and left. I ran it over the chrony today and it was pretty consistent in the mid 740's.

And yes I checked the screws :D

It's called FRUSTRATION! Time to put that one down and pick up another. I go through the same thing every now an then. Go outside, smell the flowers, take in a sunset, relax and become one with yourself. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 03, 2019, 07:56:47 PM
A few weeks ago I made over a MK 177 barrel for the 1377 RC.  So anyway, everything changed as I made the RC over into .22
Today, I finessed the MK barrel a bit so it would better fit my Baker aluminum breech, and now my 1740 carbine has a bit shorter barrel with a poly transfer port.
It had been 24" before...I didn't want to chop it.


(http://i.imgur.com/QJhvWWJ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/QJhvWWJ)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 03, 2019, 08:32:43 PM

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Cycles well, trigger feels good, fps is okay, but I cant group within 3 inches at 30 yards! One shot bullseye, next shot 2"" up an right, next shot bulls eye, next shot 1" down and left. I ran it over the chrony today and it was pretty consistent in the mid 740's.

And yes I checked the screws :D
[/quote]

How many pellets have you put through it (for break in)?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 03, 2019, 09:14:24 PM
The bolt handle of the 1300kt is kind of small, so I decided to make a longer one for American boy.
A screw , some Steel stik putty, and some paint was all it took.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9f4jtrv4/IMG-20190503-170548604.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TyXSTY2G)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 03, 2019, 10:26:26 PM
I finally had a quiet night alone with no chores to do.  ::)
 So I took it upon myself to assemble the long overdue 2060 project.
At the end I put a CO2 cart in and gave her a few test dry fires.
DANG this baby shoots hard... but I bet is gonna be a gas hog!
  I shot 5 dry fires and laid it to rest to see how it holds its charge in the morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Piranhaboy on May 03, 2019, 11:00:53 PM
Been playing around with my new 2289 bugout I got as a birthday present. Definitely digging the laser etched tube. Looks much cleaner.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on May 05, 2019, 05:41:02 PM
Touched up all my guns that needed it with Oxpho-Blue.  Triggers, roll pins, screws... all back to black  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on May 05, 2019, 06:14:51 PM
I did a woods walk this morning, got a red squirrel and two chippers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 05, 2019, 06:42:21 PM
Obsessed on a .177 marauder build. Shot a squirrel and boxed up an air gun to ship out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 05, 2019, 09:08:02 PM
Was such a nice day out I brought out almost all my rifles to run them over the Chrony.

4 guns :D 2 break barrels, two pcp. All performed very well. It was a lot of fun! Trying all the different types and platforms. So much to learn!

Benji Titan NP
Benji Mayhem SBD NP2
Seneca Aspen
Umarex Gauntlet
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 06, 2019, 10:32:22 PM
Worked on the trigger a bit,on the Crosman 3100.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on May 06, 2019, 10:36:18 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 06, 2019, 10:32:22 PM
Worked on the trigger a bit,on the Crosman 3100.

Haven't forgotten you Wendell!

I've been busy.  Tomorrow your gun is getting all my attention!

Will pm tomorrow!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Gipper on May 06, 2019, 10:40:15 PM
Punched some holes with a new to me but older RAW HM1000.  Wow what a rifle!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on May 06, 2019, 10:54:33 PM
Quote from: Gipper on May 06, 2019, 10:40:15 PM
Punched some holes with a new to me but older RAW HM1000.  Wow what a rifle!!!

Ha Ha Ha!

You took out everything you owned for that HM 1000 and left it as your only signature gun!
Hey, I'm happy with the HW30 and 50----I compared them with my two 50s and R7. 

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Gipper on May 06, 2019, 11:42:49 PM
Quote from: fwbsport on May 06, 2019, 10:54:33 PM
Quote from: Gipper on May 06, 2019, 10:40:15 PM
Punched some holes with a new to me but older RAW HM1000.  Wow what a rifle!!!

Ha Ha Ha!

You took out everything you owned for that HM 1000 and left it as your only signature gun!
Hey, I'm happy with the HW30 and 50----I compared them with my two 50s and R7.

You noticed that did ya?!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on May 07, 2019, 12:30:34 PM
So far I've cast 448 19.6 grain pellets, topped of my SCBA tank and got all the pellets sorted (448 good ones and 26 rejects)  my next project today will be trying to fix the pump on the non warranty Freedom I got today, it only pumps to 2K right now and hopefully when I tear it down and put it back together it's going to be pumping to 3600psi :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 07, 2019, 01:13:22 PM
Quote from: fwbsport on May 06, 2019, 10:36:18 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 06, 2019, 10:32:22 PM
Worked on the trigger a bit,on the Crosman 3100.

Haven't forgotten you Wendell!

I've been busy.  Tomorrow your gun is getting all my attention!

Will pm tomorrow!

Okay
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 07, 2019, 08:03:50 PM
I managed a Duhr Hurr moment today :D

I received a brand new M17 semi auto replica in .177 today. Fun stuff! Could not wait to try it out.

I loaded up the magazine, put the Co2 in, set the magazine and pulled off about a dozen rounds into my pellet trap! Weeee  :D

"Oh, wait, oh... sigh" The day before I had shot a really good score for the 30 yard rifle match. 198 out of 200. That target was still taped to the pellet trap. I had poured a dozen quick rounds out of the P17 into that target totally invalidating it!"  :-[

That's okay I ripped of the other 8 rounds into it, almost feel satisfied :D

As it turns out I shot the 30 yard match this afternoon and scored even better!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 07, 2019, 09:41:28 PM
Got this 3d printer kit in the mail today to print off air gun parts and other bits and bobs.

Edit: It helps if I include the picture...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: uglymike on May 07, 2019, 09:59:10 PM
I switched around a couple scopes and mounts. Mounted a scope on a rifle yesterday and then decided this A.M. I wanted to go a different route with a 1 piece mount. Sooooo, 2 hours later I've got 2 rifles with different optics/mounts. Tomorrow morning I'll be @ my indoor range before daylight sighting them in. ;D  35E got the Hawke Vantage 4X16, the wood stock 34 got the Airmax 4X12.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2L8 on May 07, 2019, 11:11:57 PM
...I did think about it, then I got busy, dang , I hate when that happens...Got plans though  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 08, 2019, 08:31:36 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 07, 2019, 01:13:22 PM
Quote from: fwbsport on May 06, 2019, 10:36:18 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 06, 2019, 10:32:22 PM
Worked on the trigger a bit,on the Crosman 3100.

Haven't forgotten you Wendell!

I've been busy.  Tomorrow your gun is getting all my attention!

Will pm tomorrow!

Okay

  ??? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on May 08, 2019, 09:28:56 AM
I ordered o rings from the "O Ring Store" for my latest ATI Nova Freedom ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 08, 2019, 01:55:22 PM
Ordered a couple trigger blades from RAW for my armada and marauder and now I'm going to install my new cothran valve into the armada and start some testing/tuning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2019, 03:46:25 PM
I made a custom little screwdriver for adjusting my Williams Wgrs54 peep sight.
I wanted a specific perfectly fitted driver so I don't ever strip the screws out, and I wanted it small so I don't over tighten them.
(https://i.postimg.cc/J07R79LH/IMG-20190508-113609728.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8fWqg9b)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bNkjcybV/IMG-20190508-114038989.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKVH5Lf5)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 08, 2019, 05:42:46 PM
Hey,David, that came out good!  A "special" tool for that "special" airgun. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2019, 06:58:06 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 08, 2019, 05:42:46 PM
Hey,David, that came out good!  A "special" tool for that "special" airgun. ;D
Thanks.
I'm quite pleased with it, it's just the right size handle and tip for the task.
The square ish Rosco handle is perfect for this when you really only need 1/4 turn or so to be able to adjust the sight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2019, 09:52:24 PM
Talked to Mike M. over lunch...
On the phone that is. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on May 08, 2019, 10:22:01 PM
Tract one of these; Sheridan C9PB Commemorative Edition...said the 9th.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 09, 2019, 12:06:38 AM
 I just hung out here on the GTA  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 09, 2019, 06:52:35 AM
Replaced the target face on my vintage croman pellet/bb trap. Looking forward to getting the silhouette targets from PA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 09, 2019, 10:38:50 AM
Shot the springers yesterday (Benji Titan and Mayhem). Quite frustrating. I cant even stay in a 3" circle out at 30 yards.

Move it up to 20 yards and they shoot great :P Dont know why but that extra 10 yards seems to be beyond my capacity to hit consistently with them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 09, 2019, 11:18:48 AM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on May 09, 2019, 10:38:50 AM
Shot the springers yesterday (Benji Titan and Mayhem). Quite frustrating. I cant even stay in a 3" circle out at 30 yards.

Move it up to 20 yards and they shoot great :P Dont know why but that extra 10 yards seems to be beyond my capacity to hit consistently with them.

how did it shoot before the barrel got bent?  Possibly still something with that?
 It only has to be off a degree or two where it leaves the bore to be off inches or feet further away.
Up close you do better, but further away it gets worse.
  JMHO.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 09, 2019, 11:58:32 AM
But, what about the consistency?  I had that same problem with a nitrogen gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 09, 2019, 12:55:42 PM
The titan actually shot better than before the bent barrel, after I straightened it :)

I dont know maybe I was just having an off day, so spoiled by the PCP. But consistency? pffft… Like I said often I would have no idea where the pellet hit it was so far off the mark.

I dont know what is up with the Titan but if you let it sit a day or two the first cock it squeals and squeaks the entire compression stroke. I had it open recently to add some Krytox because of that and replaced the seal. It still squeaks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 09, 2019, 07:17:01 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on May 09, 2019, 06:52:35 AM
Replaced the target face on my vintage croman pellet/bb trap. Looking forward to getting the silhouette targets from PA.

Kris,
  You mean the Ram, Turkey, Boar, Chicken set?
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-airgun-slynger-metal-silhouette-targets?a=5801 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-airgun-slynger-metal-silhouette-targets?a=5801)

I been wanting them too for the 1701P. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 09, 2019, 07:34:11 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 09, 2019, 07:17:01 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on May 09, 2019, 06:52:35 AM
Replaced the target face on my vintage croman pellet/bb trap. Looking forward to getting the silhouette targets from PA.

Kris,
  You mean the Ram, Turkey, Boar, Chicken set?
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-airgun-slynger-metal-silhouette-targets?a=5801 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-airgun-slynger-metal-silhouette-targets?a=5801)

I been wanting them too for the 1701P. ;)

I should try this too with the M17! :D So they send you the targets free?

Air gun related, I did some R&R on the pellet trap. It was starting to come apart, weighed like 20 lbs, and needed a new lid. So I cleaned it out sorted the pellets from the rubber mulch, re-filled it, put the new lid on it and taped it up.

Minutes later I was filling it up again with H&N FTT from my Titan. Went a little better today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on May 09, 2019, 11:31:10 PM
I chronied 5 different 10 shot pellet groups to see which pellet had the best stats and which pellet had the best 10 shot group at 30 yards in/from my brand new HW35E.  At this point, the 7.87 gr. JSB Express is the winner.  There were close seconds, stay tuned.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 10, 2019, 08:05:09 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 09, 2019, 07:17:01 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on May 09, 2019, 06:52:35 AM
Replaced the target face on my vintage croman pellet/bb trap. Looking forward to getting the silhouette targets from PA.

Kris,
  You mean the Ram, Turkey, Boar, Chicken set?
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-airgun-slynger-metal-silhouette-targets?a=5801 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-airgun-slynger-metal-silhouette-targets?a=5801)
I been wanting them too for the 1701P. ;)

Quote from: UlteriorModem on May 09, 2019, 07:34:11 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 09, 2019, 07:17:01 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on May 09, 2019, 06:52:35 AM
Replaced the target face on my vintage croman pellet/bb trap. Looking forward to getting the silhouette targets from PA.

Kris,
  You mean the Ram, Turkey, Boar, Chicken set?
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-airgun-slynger-metal-silhouette-targets?a=5801 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-airgun-slynger-metal-silhouette-targets?a=5801)

I been wanting them too for the 1701P. ;)

I should try this too with the M17! :D So they send you the targets free?

Air gun related, I did some R&R on the pellet trap. It was starting to come apart, weighed like 20 lbs, and needed a new lid. So I cleaned it out sorted the pellets from the rubber mulch, re-filled it, put the new lid on it and taped it up.
Minutes later I was filling it up again with H&N FTT from my Titan. Went a little better today.

Yes, you just pay for the shipping, BRAWL19 is the code. It's for one set. If you buy more than one set it will knock off the $9.99 for the entire purchase. I bought the 8 pack which totals to 32 of them.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 10, 2019, 08:11:26 AM
Thanks Kris, I wondered how they were gonna handle the larger orders.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Yng@hrt on May 10, 2019, 08:20:11 AM
Did some unpacking...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on May 11, 2019, 12:43:31 AM
Tested seven different pellets through two chronographs to see if I got any huge differences. I've got a Combro 625, which straps onto the muzzle of the rifle, and an older ProChrono. Having two chronographs suggests some simultaneous testing of velocity at the muzzle and at the target, but first I wanted to see if they were consistent with each other.

So, 5 shots each for 7 different pellets through a Huma regulated BSA R10 set at 150 bar. The short answer: average of fives shots for either method of within 1 percent of the other. Actually, the first pellet tested had the largest and all others were better than 1/2 percent. That might be interpreted as the "first test had the largest difference", but I didn't think to test that first pellet again at the end.  :P

So, at my next opportunity, I'll move the ProChrono out to 30 yards and repeat. Hopefully, I can dial in some ballistic coefficients for use in software. For that matter, I could test with the ProChrono at any distance, but my yard will let me do 30 pretty easily. Of course, the BC is just an approximation, so I'll test some other configurations, e.g. different regulator setting and longer distances if I can find a convenient location.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on May 11, 2019, 02:00:24 AM
Late Thursday night actually, but was able to knock a few items off my (want) to-do list.

First was to scan and enter dimensional data into CAD software for the Edge trigger "blade". I want to redesign it to remove that overly curved shape and make a new straighter trigger blade out of solid metal. Stock trigger is stamped/formed out of  0.050" sheet metal.

Second was to attempt to lighten the Edge trigger force. I wound a new trigger spring from 0.026" wire (full hard temper high carbon steel music wire) to replace the 0.040" wire stock trigger blade spring. This greatly reduced the force required for first stage take-up, but realistically did little to reduce the second stage trigger force. IMO it "feels" better with a more pronounced transition between stages. Can't be precise on forces without a trigger scale, which is on my "things to get" list.

Third was to dig deep into my #3 Freedom "parts" rifle to see where the big leak was and if it could be repaired. Success! Details for that in the American Tactical thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 11, 2019, 10:10:08 AM
Thinking about making a new, smaller pellet trap for the Sig M17.

It seems the M17 doesn't have enough punch all the time to penetrate my usual pellet trap and sends pellets bouncing across the room. The wife is not amused :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 11, 2019, 11:16:32 AM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on May 11, 2019, 10:10:08 AM
Thinking about making a new, smaller pellet trap for the Sig M17.

It seems the M17 doesn't have enough punch all the time to penetrate my usual pellet trap and sends pellets bouncing across the room. The wife is not amused :D

Least you GET to shoot in the house. Don't have a wife but I do live with my 82 year old father as his unofficial watchdog and while he tolerates my addiction, if one pellet gets fired inside his house, I'll likely be homeless...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 11, 2019, 12:09:05 PM
 I cruise all the yard sales during the summer, looking for airguns or related to tinker on.

Found these 2 ladies today.The upper is a like new Daisy 880.
 The lower  is a Crosman 66, looks like it takes the pellet clips. It has a green F.O. front sight.
Both pump and shoot. The Crosman needs a few cosmetic parts.
Left receiver is cracked, where it bolts up to the stock.  Needs the pistol grip end cap and forend end cap.
  I had asked if they had anything; the young lady says no....then turns around to her Dad and asks him. He lives next door,and had to run home to get them!

(http://i.imgur.com/HVmUJsm.jpg) (https://imgur.com/HVmUJsm)
 He took $25 for the pair!    On to Tinkering! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on May 11, 2019, 07:08:02 PM
I continued to bend my HW35E's drooping barrel.  Got it up enough that vertical adjustment is within the Nikon EFR's range.  I then sighted it in at 10M (3 pellets in one hole) and went inside before the rains came again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 11, 2019, 07:14:54 PM
Good bending! :D

I got chased out by rain too. But I did get a good deal of practice in with the Titan NP. Hitting 2" targets from 30 yards... for the most part :P

But then it rained.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 11, 2019, 08:15:57 PM
I thought about going to the woods to hunt the opening day of the Tennessee Spring Squirrel Season.  I thought about it a lot.  But the rain would not allow it.  My plan is to hunt Monday morning.  Should be nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 11, 2019, 08:24:49 PM
Prayed for Warm /Dry/Calm weather!
So sick of this cold rain wind Sh...tuff!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 11, 2019, 08:34:54 PM
Do ya'll buy lots of different kinds of pellets to test or do you buy a few types and shot those exclusively? I've bought a sampling of AA, JSB, RWS, and CPs; but, there are cheaper, lower grain pellets (excite), typically 7.48 and under, that look appealing to try. Any encouragement or advise?

So, I've been pondering my next pellet purchase....

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 11, 2019, 08:39:03 PM
I don't buy special pellets for certain guns.... If it can't/won't shoot what I can buy locally order at a reasonable price at PA, it can't live here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 11, 2019, 08:53:14 PM
Yep, I'm looking at Pyramid Air for these less expensive ones. I'm talking about the H&N produced that are marked as "Excite."

thanks,

Arhcie
     
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 11, 2019, 08:56:18 PM
Archie, I found that my rifles shoot the JSB pellets exceptionally well. 
It is so much simpler when all the rifles are the same caliber (.22), use the same magazines, and love the same pellets.  Life is GOOD!
My brother (in Louisiana) also shoots the same pellets.  So, when I make an order, I include a couple tins for him.
If you find one [or two] pellets that your guns like, that would be a good thing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 11, 2019, 08:57:26 PM
Archie,
 I may find a "cheaper" pellet that one or two guns shoot well. But usually a high end pellet will shoot well in anything.
But then comes headsize. H&N FTT in 5.53 head size may shoot better than the 5.55... now THAT is splitting hairs.
Literally
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 11, 2019, 09:02:40 PM
I put a bipod on my urban and a stock on my 2240.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 11, 2019, 09:03:34 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 11, 2019, 08:53:14 PM
Yep, I'm looking at Pyramid Air for these less expensive ones. I'm talking about the H&N produced that are marked as "Excite."

thanks,

Arhcie
     

I use them all the time in some of my pistols, never had any problems with them. My Sig MCX loves them and they don't jam up the gun either. It just depends on the gun as to what it likes and what your wallet can handle. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 11, 2019, 11:08:47 PM
When I started this new hobby (post-Christmas 2018), I would only buy Crosman or Gamo ammo.

I shot 1500 pellets through my first Gamo Swarm Maxxim before deciding that I wanted more--a better gun, despite the fact that I killed my first 25 squirrels with it. Back then, the buggers were literally eating my newly built back porch, so I had close and frequent shots. Blasted pests did nearly $1k of damage to my porch, soffit, and chimney: hence, my full bore entry into air rifles.

About the time I bought my first Weihrauch, Tom (aka TommyBoy) started coaching me and gently nudging me toward some better practices; so I bought two tins of H&N domed field targets 8.64 and wadcutters 8.18. The rest is history; I love the premium pellets, especially H&Ns and all the RWS that I've tried. Nevertheless, I'm still considering trying a 4 for 3 purchase of some new RWS and Excite pellets.

RWS has some basic wadcutters 7.0 that look excellent (with reviews) along with a 6.9 hollow point that I thought might work well in my P17 and perhaps even in my Weihrauchs.  At this point, I've bought one tin of AA 8.4; JSB 7.33; MeisterKugeln 8.18; H&N medium sniper 8.5, and Stoeger 10.19, along with some gifted pellets (Kodiak 10.65 [haven't opened], Piranha 10.5 [pretty much despise these). They all shot well (not the CP Piranhas) in the Weihrauch. I like shooting < 10 grains better thus far.

If you've got personal favs and want to share, I'd welcome the input!

thanks,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 11, 2019, 11:36:44 PM
If you want to try different pellets Straight Shooters sampler is your best bet without buying by the tin full. I have no personal favorites, JSB, H&N, RWS, some crosman and daisy are most of my regulars.

http://www.straightshooters.com/straight-shooters-full-pellet-sampler-.177.html (http://www.straightshooters.com/straight-shooters-full-pellet-sampler-.177.html)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 12, 2019, 09:48:51 AM
 The Excites do well in some of my guns, but my go to pellet for most of my .177 guns is the Crosman Premier domes in 10.5 gr. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Piranhaboy on May 12, 2019, 02:24:28 PM
I just got done putting together a 2240 parts gun from some parts I had and that a member had left over and sent me. I have a 1377, 1322, 2289, and a p17. I popped a cart into the gun had it sighted in at 10meter in 8 shots. Got up from my table and started shooting freehand and was completely hooked. I’m probably going to have to order a left handed aluminum breech and then I’ll work on putting one of the 10inch barrels on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on May 12, 2019, 03:46:57 PM
     I decided to work on my Optimus today. The idea I had was to de-tune it for light pesting, and paper/can duty.When I first got it, I took it apart and cleaned everything up, looked for wear patterns, etc. I did a lube tune and de-burr job on it, and fit a sleeve to the spring, made bushings for the top hat and back spring guide. So doing this new mod was pretty easy as most of the work was already done.
     
     What I did to it today was I cut and faced off 3/8" off the back spring guide, polished it, and that reduced the pre load on the spring quite a bit. Of course that made putting it back together almost to the point of not needing a spring compressor. I have assembled these Crosman springers, with out a back spring guide, to make really low FPS shooters for my inside shooting area. With those I didn't need to use a spring compressor because of the almost non-existant preload.

     I took it outside after I put it all together to test fire it, and it was no twang easy to shoot and accurate. I tried a couple different holds and everything I used worked fine. It is a .177  and shooting 7.9 CPHP it seems to have enough velocity to do what I intended it to do. It shoots through cans at 15 yards, ( I didn't try any longer distances). It will go through the 1/4" plywood back stop for the targets I shoot, so I am confident it will penetrate a rodent head, or rabbit head or feathered reactive targets at 15 -20 yards. All in all a favorable outcome for what I wanted, I put about 50 rounds through it, EZ to cock, no noise hardley and no twang. I m happy.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 12, 2019, 05:34:47 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 12, 2019, 09:48:51 AM
The Excites do well in some of my guns, but my go to pellet for most of my .177 guns is the Crosman Premier domes in 10.5 gr.

No way!!!! I'd about decided to return my unopened package from Bass Pro. Guess I need to check it out.

BTW, do have to adjust your scope for shooting the heavier pellets?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on May 12, 2019, 06:05:43 PM
Shot some JSB 15.89 grain in my Hatsan AT44 today.  Turned up the hammer strike preload, raised it to 840 fps.  An then shot some H&N 14.66 grain and was surprised by the accuracy.  Averaging 867 fps, and pretty good precision at 50 yards.
Want to find a pellet/setting  combo to at least be competitive in one of these 100 Yard matches....

Struggling, but liking it  :D.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 12, 2019, 06:42:23 PM
Quote from: mikeyb on May 11, 2019, 02:00:24 AM
Late Thursday night actually, but was able to knock a few items off my (want) to-do list.

First was to scan and enter dimensional data into CAD software for the Edge trigger "blade". I want to redesign it to remove that overly curved shape and make a new straighter trigger blade out of solid metal. Stock trigger is stamped/formed out of  0.050" sheet metal.

Following
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on May 13, 2019, 02:07:23 PM
Mounted my scope off my rebel, on my 953.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/60308189_2328737664070341_4834634291839238144_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeEYMmI2UfNCiVtOpUoS_0Ep-zxftlMUHQsEx1pxNdibCT9F_uMOVuuBO2f1xBNesT4y-FHX02pFqFH-T6yYLWD9yv5AfkOeO03fpsitjLNhmA&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=a9f1442ea30d3ca5fd98d3f63d6d1356&oe=5D6658D9)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 13, 2019, 03:22:36 PM
Checked tracking..... repeatedly.  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 13, 2019, 04:31:50 PM
Cleaning up and you all know where that is going. Trying to find a charger for one of my cordless dremel tool and reorganizing the pellet stash. I have found some things that have been MIA for a while which is good.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 13, 2019, 08:10:53 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 12, 2019, 05:34:47 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 12, 2019, 09:48:51 AM
The Excites do well in some of my guns, but my go to pellet for most of my .177 guns is the Crosman Premier domes in 10.5 gr.

No way!!!! I'd about decided to return my unopened package from Bass Pro. Guess I need to check it out.

BTW, do have to adjust your scope for shooting the heavier pellets?

 Yes POI is slightly lower with 10.5 gr. Sometimes POI can be off on the windage also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on May 14, 2019, 12:04:58 AM
Had a little time to enter the rest of the Edge trigger parts into CAD and create an approximation animation.

large = https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QnG2GYofDQiKo-zmP_6AhfggH92eaQ2g

small =
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on May 14, 2019, 12:20:41 AM
Quote from: RobertMcC on May 13, 2019, 02:07:23 PM
Mounted my scope off my rebel, on my 953.

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/60308189_2328737664070341_4834634291839238144_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeEYMmI2UfNCiVtOpUoS_0Ep-zxftlMUHQsEx1pxNdibCT9F_uMOVuuBO2f1xBNesT4y-FHX02pFqFH-T6yYLWD9yv5AfkOeO03fpsitjLNhmA&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=a9f1442ea30d3ca5fd98d3f63d6d1356&oe=5D6658D9)

I have two 853's and a Bugbuster scope.  This gives me an idea for one of them. 
Thank you!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on May 14, 2019, 08:28:27 AM
Wrapped my shooting stick with Temflex 2155 tape. I had used spray-on Plasti-dip before, but that was getting shredded and was coming off in a lot of places. A single wrap of this tape ends up way thicker than that spray coating was and should be a lot tougher. It did take a while to put on, between maintaining tension in the stretched tape without breaking it, rolling the shooting stick (1" carbon fiber tube) on the table without it going all over the place (a loop of rope to one of the chairs took care of that), and maintaining an even overlapping wrap that advanced at about 1/4" per revolution  :P.

Rolling it on the table while constrained by that rope was the key, otherwise it very fatiguing for the "rolling" hand! The carbon fiber tube was a lucky find among debris from a research project. It is super light, but also quite slick on its own, especially when wet or sweaty.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on May 14, 2019, 11:49:04 AM
Quote from: Oldgringo on May 14, 2019, 12:20:41 AM
Quote from: RobertMcC on May 13, 2019, 02:07:23 PM
Mounted my scope off my rebel, on my 953.

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I have two 853's and a Bugbuster scope.  This gives me an idea for one of them. 
Thank you!

No Problem. It was just the only scope I had lying around.  Forgot how nice these guns are. Single pump, cock, load, fire. Trigger ain't as bad as I remember. I wish they made one that shoots about 650 FPS. Not sure why many companies don't make more powerful SSPs?

Was a guy out my way, that made a 700 fps 22 cal, SSP. I think he was looking for companies to produce it. But not sure if it went anywhere.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 14, 2019, 12:32:51 PM
Quote from: mikeyb on May 14, 2019, 12:04:58 AM
Had a little time to enter the rest of the Edge trigger parts into CAD and create an approximation animation.

large = https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QnG2GYofDQiKo-zmP_6AhfggH92eaQ2g

small =

While I applaud the effort to make a better solid metal trigger for the Edge/Striker/1000 series rifles, it's already been done. Kind of still is and I'm surprised you don't already know this being a self proclaimed Hatsan fanatic. I posted about this way back when I started my own search for trigger mods for one and Ed aka OldCorps and I wrote a small book on how to do it.
There's a gentleman in the UK named Welsh Willy who used to make a trigger for them. I traded quite a few emails with him and was told he stopped because no one followed the installation instructions, then complained the trigger didn't work as advertised. They aren't advertised on his site, but you might try emailing him and see if he still has a few stashed away: https://woodfield-gcp.co.uk/
The "kind of still is" part I mentioned above?? I got ignored when I posted about it, but the Edge trigger pack is a clone of the older style Gamo's and Charlie's GRT III trigger drops right in, just follow his instructions. The only thing you have to do is find your own personal way to make that trigger blade a little longer as it isn't quite long enough in the Hatsans to comfortably get your finger on. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on May 14, 2019, 01:41:05 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 14, 2019, 12:32:51 PM
Quote from: mikeyb on May 14, 2019, 12:04:58 AM
Had a little time to enter the rest of the Edge trigger parts into CAD and create an approximation animation.

large = https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QnG2GYofDQiKo-zmP_6AhfggH92eaQ2g

small =

While I applaud the effort to make a better solid metal trigger for the Edge/Striker/1000 series rifles, it's already been done. Kind of still is and I'm surprised you don't already know this being a self proclaimed Hatsan fanatic. I posted about this way back when I started my own search for trigger mods for one and Ed aka OldCorps and I wrote a small book on how to do it.
There's a gentleman in the UK named Welsh Willy who used to make a trigger for them. I traded quite a few emails with him and was told he stopped because no one followed the installation instructions, then complained the trigger didn't work as advertised. They aren't advertised on his site, but you might try emailing him and see if he still has a few stashed away: https://woodfield-gcp.co.uk/
The "kind of still is" part I mentioned above?? I got ignored when I posted about it, but the Edge trigger pack is a clone of the older style Gamo's and Charlie's GRT III trigger drops right in, just follow his instructions. The only thing you have to do is find your own personal way to make that trigger blade a little longer as it isn't quite long enough in the Hatsans to comfortably get your finger on.

Correction, Hatsan Fanatic Addict...

Was aware of both options, but have not fully reviewed all your documented efforts.

I have great respect and admiration for CDT and his exquisitely machined triggers and would consider one for my own use on a more "worthy" rifle. I'm certain these adjustable machined trigger blades are worth every penny of the $33 (shipped) asking price. For myself, spending $33 dollars on a trigger upgrade for a $39 air rifle is just not going to happen.

WW triggers were (and still are) listed as "NO LONGER AVAILABLE" on their website. Cost if they were still available is likely to be similar to or more than the GRT with oversea shipping.

The learning process and tinkering effort are 50% or more of the satisfaction I get from this hobby/addiction. Assuming even one is successful (might not be), I don't plan on making more than a few of these for my own use. However, I would likely post a successful build tutorial for those who also like tinkering or making something useful from what everyone else considers scrap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on May 14, 2019, 01:46:30 PM
Triedcto figure out a way to finagle what I need/want with what I got.  Talking buy/sell/trades.  Gotta give up something precious though, don't think it's worth it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 14, 2019, 03:17:59 PM
Went home for lunch and unboxed a pair of Benjamin Maximus' that were delivered today by the brown truck. Waiting for a pair of scopes to arrive Thursday for them. Then Betty Lou and I will have yet another pair of guns to compete with.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 14, 2019, 03:33:26 PM
Searching for parts for Crosman 66 Powermaster,the one that uses the pellet clip (2001-2008)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 14, 2019, 04:31:17 PM
It took a year to come across what looks like the right color of brown plastic stocks for my sons 760-C Pumpmaster. But I found'em on eBay and they came in today, two days early! In very good condition too. Even the overwash for the molded-in grain looks good. Gonna swap the butt stock on and see if it matches up well. If not, I can always knock the pins out of the forestocks and swap the one I just got onto it. That also means I have a spare pump lever part to save for just in case.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/VU8Di0.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plVU8Di0j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/nL4IsU.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plnL4IsUj)
  Here he's just unboxed it on his birthday last year. You can't see in this frame that the butt plate was pried off.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/z5TyID.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnz5TyIDj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on May 14, 2019, 11:22:31 PM
Noooiiice unionrdr.  How is the mrs dealing with all them airguns all over the place?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on May 15, 2019, 12:07:32 AM
Not needed at job work today and too much rain for yard work or shooting outside. Had some fun-time to burn. I usually enjoy a challenge and today was a good day for one. Fabricated a new "less curved" steel trigger blade for one of my Hatsan Edge refurbs. Came out surprisingly good for my first attempt. Too much to post here. If anyone is interested, a link to my WordPress post on that project.

https://michaeljbernard.wordpress.com
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on May 15, 2019, 02:03:45 PM
 ::) :( Started to tear down my Freedom 8 I was filling tanks yesterday and it was taking too long to top off the last tank and I thought it was a leaking bleeder. It wasn't when I dead headed the compressor it barely got to 2500 psi. Today is rebuild the Freedom 8 day . Not too bad 4 years to rebuild and since I never tracked hours don't ask cause I don't know what I do know is that is anywhere from 3 to 5 fills a month for the last 4 years  ;D ;D no complaints from this owner. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: superchikn on May 15, 2019, 04:51:52 PM
My micro taps showed up yesterday so I was able to tap the hole for the 2 mm retainer screw in the end of the power selector for my Liberty.  The original is aluminum and I enlarged the passage which has caused some who have done the same to blow apart.  My new shaft is steel with an aluminum head/wheel on it.  All I have left to do is verify that is ti indexing correctly and drill the large and small passages at 90 degrees. 

It is coming along well and will work perfectly and even looks great but sure is a lot of work on a drill press and a cross vise.
I NEED A LATHE!   ...   I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO USE A LATHE!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 15, 2019, 06:28:18 PM
Quote from: regularguy11B on May 14, 2019, 11:22:31 PM
Noooiiice unionrdr.  How is the mrs dealing with all them airguns all over the place?
  She spends money on her hobbies...I have mine. My son seems to no longer be interested in airgun hunting. Now back to music with a synth, typewriter, etc. So I put the stocks on my 760-C 1/89. Slight mod to the butt stock mount. and they look great! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQN5zeqTh_k&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQN5zeqTh_k&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on May 22, 2019, 04:32:58 PM
Scoped my 1300KT.  First time I ever scoped anything.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on May 22, 2019, 05:18:03 PM
Worked on my Freedom 8 rebuild a little more today finally found the HP leak that started this whole project. There is a little cap under the main Pump block that has a little o-ring under the cap  >:( >:( While removing the cap to replace the leaking o-ring the tiny cap went flying and entered missing part limbo. So now I have to wait for a new cap to arrive before I can determine if my rebuild worked or not. If I still do not have a working compressor after this I will just order a new Freedom 10 and use the 8 for spare parts  ::) ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 22, 2019, 05:31:28 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on May 22, 2019, 05:18:03 PM
Worked on my Freedom 8 rebuild a little more today finally found the HP leak that started this whole project. There is a little cap under the main Pump block that has a little o-ring under the cap  >:( >:( While removing the cap to replace the leaking o-ring the tiny cap went flying and entered missing part limbo. So now I have to wait for a new cap to arrive before I can determine if my rebuild worked or not. If I still do not have a working compressor after this I will just order a new Freedom 10 and use the 8 for spare parts  ::) ::)

Hate that kind of thing. Nothing worse than crawling around on your hands and knees searching for small parts. I have learned to put a towel down under what I am working on and 'maybe' the part wont go missing. Maybe.

Went out to practice with the Titan some this after noon and after 5 or 6 decent shots, along comes the rain :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Seanh on May 22, 2019, 06:06:41 PM
Shut my 300s today... Only thing I have working right now. A lot of fun, was shooting at my burned-out truck
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 22, 2019, 08:36:24 PM
I'm going back a few days because I keep getting side tracked before I get a chance to post. I installed the RAW trigger blade in my marauder on Sat. I also did some testing with the new hades pellets. I went to Scheels and bought some cleaning patches and targets and a level that's not going to fit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 23, 2019, 08:24:32 AM
Drooling over the new Umarex Ruger 10/22 replica offered by Pyramid Air. The agony of it all.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 23, 2019, 10:06:55 AM
Finally got the wood working done on the Hatsan 95 stock yesterday. Got the first coat of Tru-Oil on it. This is the second stock with flames/tiger stripes! And the Turkish walnut with those streaks through it is purty...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/Q7S5Dl.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnQ7S5Dlj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/7OJiUd.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po7OJiUdj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on May 23, 2019, 11:58:56 AM
Actually I did this last night, put a Simmons 3x9x50 scope on my 2260 PCP carbine. Mounted a bi-pod and swivels on my " by the door Disco" , and mounted an Optimus 3x9x32 on my old 760 that I put together from parts. a productive evening for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 23, 2019, 12:42:36 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on May 23, 2019, 10:06:55 AM
Finally got the wood working done on the Hatsan 95 stock yesterday. Got the first coat of Tru-Oil on it. This is the second stock with flames/tiger stripes! And the Turkish walnut with those streaks through it is purty...

Looks great! I wish I had that kind of skill.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 24, 2019, 12:33:01 AM
Worked 14 hrs to buy more airgun stuff lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on May 24, 2019, 12:42:03 AM
I tested out my latest cast hollow point slugs and am very happy with the results.  Shooting in 20-25mph winds was the ultimate test, I'll be doing a short video about it soon in the casting gate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 24, 2019, 09:08:12 AM
Grand Daughter was uncomfortable breaking open her new XS-12 with the front hooded sight. So I took the open sights off and mounted one of the "Bulk Buy" Kruger 3-9x32 AO Mildot scopes I have for her.
 Next time she is here we will see if I have the eye relief even remotely close to where she needs it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 24, 2019, 10:29:29 AM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on May 23, 2019, 12:42:36 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on May 23, 2019, 10:06:55 AM
Finally got the wood working done on the Hatsan 95 stock yesterday. Got the first coat of Tru-Oil on it. This is the second stock with flames/tiger stripes! And the Turkish walnut with those streaks through it is purty...

Looks great! I wish I had that kind of skill.

  Thanks. It's almost done and gonna get the 3rd coat today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 24, 2019, 12:26:05 PM
The AirTact got scoped after finally getting the Hawke 30mm Weaver offset rings here and making a minor modification to the rail to make them fit how I wanted. The scope is a BSA Tactical 3-12x44 SF I grabbed on a one time deal last summer for $65. Now for some decent weather this weekend to sight it in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 24, 2019, 12:27:57 PM
Cleaning up clutter in the man cave before I get to work on the Hatsan 95 stock to 1000x swap again. Then we can remodel the room some more. When we get all that done, I'll have my filming/picture taking spot back again!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 24, 2019, 12:48:46 PM
So far not much. Cleaned the barrel on my Stormrider. Been on and off GTA all morning since I got rained out again. Tasha is off work at noon so not going to start anything too time consuming.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 24, 2019, 12:51:21 PM
Stay tuned..... shop time on the agenda.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 24, 2019, 04:38:02 PM
My parts came for the Crosman 66.   
Went from having a pellet clip feed back to an earlier one, but I'm happy,... won't have clips to worry about losing!! ;D ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/DMpiinu.jpg) (https://imgur.com/DMpiinu)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 24, 2019, 04:39:33 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 24, 2019, 04:38:02 PM
My parts came for the Crosman 66.   
Went from having a pellet clip feed back to an earlier one, but I'm happy,... won't have clips to worry about losing!! ;D ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/DMpiinu.jpg) (https://imgur.com/DMpiinu)

It was a bear getting it back together; but I tend to get ahead of myself. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on May 25, 2019, 02:30:57 PM
I probably wont shoot anything except maybe the M17 indoors.

It is currently 94F with 35% RH outdoors. I broke into a sweat just walking from the store to my car!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 25, 2019, 11:55:23 PM
Drilled and taped the cheap CiCom Diana ZR knock off for set screws to take the play out of the rails. So far looking good. Ended up using some 10-24 screws with some loctite to keep the screws from backing out. Going to mount up the cheap no name 4X scope that came with my Aspen on my model 48 and see how it shoots and if it will hold zero.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on May 26, 2019, 12:07:04 AM
I received my HW35E spring with Motorhead custom fitted guide and top hat.  Tomorrow, we'll see if I can get the rifle put back together?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 26, 2019, 08:57:47 AM
Resealed and put a 2nd variant Crosman 766 back together that had been in pieces on the bench for like.... forever. Very impressed with the outcome. Got caught up in other things and didn't get to the chrony. I'll be in the shop again today so I'll try to get some numbers on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scratch on May 26, 2019, 09:38:28 AM
I joined GTA.  :D :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 26, 2019, 09:43:36 AM
Quote from: Scratch on May 26, 2019, 09:38:28 AM
I joined GTA.  :D :D
Now just hide your wallet, checkbook and credit cards...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 26, 2019, 10:01:24 AM
Welcome!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 26, 2019, 10:08:07 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 26, 2019, 09:43:36 AM
Quote from: Scratch on May 26, 2019, 09:38:28 AM
I joined GTA.  :D :D
Now just hide your wallet, checkbook and credit cards...lol
Exactly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 26, 2019, 10:15:03 AM
Welcome Scratch. +1 on what Bill and Steve posted!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 26, 2019, 10:16:55 AM
Yep... and steer clear of the Classified and Bargain gates.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 26, 2019, 11:44:55 AM
Walked down to the shop to fire up the A/C for the day's activities. On the way out of the barn I couldn't make it passed the zero turn. I jumped on and fired it up and proceeded to mow the 5 acres we live on. Then I headed for the 1 acre garden that I am converting to a shooting range. I mowed half of it at the highest deck setting (it's still a bit too rough to lower the deck). I mowed half of it before I got hot and had to come in to cool off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on May 26, 2019, 12:03:26 PM
Pulled a couple of my older Striker/Edge rifles out of seasonal storage and "exercised" them.

Had about 3 pellets through a .177 Edge Spring refurb before I became really ANNOYED with the factory trigger return spring force. THAT needed to be changed ASAP!

Then I "aired out" out a .25 Striker 1000 Spring (Walnut stock). THAT had the same trigger problem! Interesting how it didn't seem to bother me when I initially shot them last year and put at least a couple hundred pellets through each one to determine if they were "keepers" or "returns". I guess my tolerance for poorly adjusted cheap triggers has been significantly lowered over the last year. Might be that insidious GTA forum is affecting my behavior :P

The Striker had also acquired a little barrel lock wiggle (up/down). Some sloppy machining, loose swarf, and burrs were now preventing a solid barrel lock so that needed some work. The lock spring was intact so a little filing, deburring, polishing, cleaning, and new lube cured the barrel lockup problem.

Then I modified both triggers to feel "real nice".

Have a selection of "High Carbon Steel Wire Full Hard Temper" from Amazon. Chose the 0.026" wire (top) to wind replacement springs for the trigger blades on these Hatsan Striker/Edge air rifles. The stock trigger blade return spring uses 0.040" wire (bottom) and is far too firm IMO. This makes the trigger feel like one long endless hard pull until the primary sear is released. Very unpredictable and detracts from the rifles full accuracy potential.

It is fast and EASY to wind in the same shape as the original spring (close is good enough!) and cuts the trigger blade return force in half. Now there is a light trigger blade pull up to a very noticeable "stop" as the primary sear is contacted, then a short firm "snap" to release the primary sear. Break-barrel air rifles are difficult enough to shoot accurately so even small improvements can have a significant impact.

If you have never wound your own springs before, it does take a little practice until you understand how far the wire "relaxes" after you form it. Every wire size and spring shape will need a few "test" winds that WON'T work.  Don't panic, there is a LOT of this size wire on a 1 lb spool. I usually end up with 1 too large, 1 too small, and third attempt is usually quite good!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on May 26, 2019, 01:12:16 PM
Put two scopes on two air rifles: Trijicon.
I'm leaving my R7 with thin iron post and the HW30 with it's original irons.  They are very enjoyable open-sighted!

I had the 2 Trijicons from years ago for my .257 Weatherby and my 6mm Remington--they have higher power scopes now.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 26, 2019, 03:39:53 PM
Cursed the rain... Been a long time since it was fit to take a gun outside.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 26, 2019, 03:53:36 PM
Got that right.... my cell phone says it's 93 outside. I had to stop mowing. I'll get the other half of the one acre shooting range and Killer's 5 acres early in the morning. Had to take a 2nd shower when I got done. It's so dry and the dirt made a nice batter on my skin when it mixed with the sweat.
Gonna make a fast break down to the A/C shop and hang out. Guns to work on and the fridge is fully stocked...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 26, 2019, 04:44:31 PM
Put a different hand grip on the Armada. Just got another plastic ammo can at Walmart and a nice tool box. I'm going to do some organizing of tools and parts and ammo. Then I might put another breech seal in the armada and see if this one agrees with the cothran transfer port. Then of course go shoot the armada over the chrony and see what the velocity looks like and see if it improved.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 26, 2019, 05:20:52 PM
Yup. Beer in the fridge, bottle of bourbon, 5th coat of Tru-Oil on the 95 stock. Ordered my first pistol yesterday, and a nice classic 19th century style holster for it today. Site also has men's & women's 19th century cloths as well. Hm. So they'll be here next Wednesday & Thursday so far. SAA, aka Peacemaker, has a 5.5" rifled barrel, nickel plated with satin black grips, Colt Peacemaker medallion set in them. A collaboration between Umarex & Colt to copy there SAA to modify into air gun form. Uses one 12g Co2 cartridge and .177 pellet cartridges as well. Very nice sort of brushed nickel finish on it? Holster is like a pecan brown to me. Again, 19th century styled. Made to fit, among others, the .45 Colt revolver with 4-6 inch barrel. They'll go nicely with my 3 1894 30-30 saddle guns!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/9x87gb.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn9x87gbj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/U2KCxG.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plU2KCxGj)
  The site I got the leather from;
https://www.historicalemporium.com/ (https://www.historicalemporium.com/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 26, 2019, 05:37:02 PM
Decided to get my oldest grandson (turns 7 soon) his first real BB gun (Daisy 880). We'll keep it here so the he learn gun safety under grandparent supervision. I got it unboxed and set up today, shooting water bottles at 8-10 yards. Wow, what a fine little shooter with accurate open sights. It was shooting light Wadcutters (7.48 gr.) with authority, once I pumped 6 or more times. Don't have a chrony, so I don't know what speeds it is shooting. I'll have to mount a scope (for my older eyes) if I'm to see what I'm hitting at over 10 yards.

This is almost like a third childhood!

Archie

BTW, I single pumped it before putting it away; is that a good practice?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on May 26, 2019, 06:40:24 PM
I fixed a leak on my 2 gallon compressor that I use to feed my hand pump. It had recently (I think) taken to loosing its air over a couple days. A little soap water easily found a tiny leak in the sealant on the pressure relief valve threads.

When I first started to disassemble to reseal that, it acted a little like non-drying pipe dope, but on getting it apart I instead found a tiny little "crust" of some sort of sealant that had completely squeezed out of the joint and dried hard (and chipped). I think the soap water had must have made some sort of mud of the dirt and whatever there.

Teflon tape took care of things after chipping loose the rest of the sealant.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 26, 2019, 06:47:48 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 26, 2019, 09:43:36 AM
Quote from: Scratch on May 26, 2019, 09:38:28 AM
I joined GTA.  :D :D
Now just hide your wallet, checkbook and credit cards...lol

Welcome to the GTA. Definitely hide your finances!  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2019, 08:54:45 PM
Quote from: mikeyb on May 26, 2019, 12:03:26 PM
Pulled a couple of my older Striker/Edge rifles out of seasonal storage and "exercised" them.

Had about 3 pellets through a .177 Edge Spring refurb before I became really ANNOYED with the factory trigger return spring force. THAT needed to be changed ASAP!

Then I "aired out" out a .25 Striker 1000 Spring (Walnut stock). THAT had the same trigger problem! Interesting how it didn't seem to bother me when I initially shot them last year and put at least a couple hundred pellets through each one to determine if they were "keepers" or "returns". I guess my tolerance for poorly adjusted cheap triggers has been significantly lowered over the last year. Might be that insidious GTA forum is affecting my behavior :P

The Striker had also acquired a little barrel lock wiggle (up/down). Some sloppy machining, loose swarf, and burrs were now preventing a solid barrel lock so that needed some work. The lock spring was intact so a little filing, deburring, polishing, cleaning, and new lube cured the barrel lockup problem.

Then I modified both triggers to feel "real nice".

Have a selection of "High Carbon Steel Wire Full Hard Temper" from Amazon. Chose the 0.026" wire (top) to wind replacement springs for the trigger blades on these Hatsan Striker/Edge air rifles. The stock trigger blade return spring uses 0.040" wire (bottom) and is far too firm IMO. This makes the trigger feel like one long endless hard pull until the primary sear is released. Very unpredictable and detracts from the rifles full accuracy potential.

It is fast and EASY to wind in the same shape as the original spring (close is good enough!) and cuts the trigger blade return force in half. Now there is a light trigger blade pull up to a very noticeable "stop" as the primary sear is contacted, then a short firm "snap" to release the primary sear. Break-barrel air rifles are difficult enough to shoot accurately so even small improvements can have a significant impact.

If you have never wound your own springs before, it does take a little practice until you understand how far the wire "relaxes" after you form it. Every wire size and spring shape will need a few "test" winds that WON'T work.  Don't panic, there is a LOT of this size wire on a 1 lb spool. I usually end up with 1 too large, 1 too small, and third attempt is usually quite good!
You know, if I can find some of that High Carbon Steel Wire Full Hard Temper wire in .026 I would enjoy replacing my spring as well, because the highlighted words you posted above is exactly my thoughts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Seanh on May 26, 2019, 09:34:10 PM
Out again with the 300s. But a much better day than in the past as it seems to have woken up ... consistently getting over 620 fps with the 7.9 grain eco ( Walmart Crosman premieres, the domed typw) and hovering 650 with wcpp ( Walmart Crosman Premier point).

Haven't had a chance to really see what the accuracy is like. But I can say is that it hits square where I want and the only Flyers are when I jerk the trigger or fail to fire Within my proper floating point
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on May 26, 2019, 10:26:01 PM
Yesterday evening, I received the HW35E OEM spring with custom fitted top hat and guide back from Motorhead.    Today, I skipped church and put the rifle back together.  They are a lot easier to take down than they are to reassemble.  Yes, a spring compressor is required both ways.  I am pleased, to say the least.  More to come.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 26, 2019, 10:29:17 PM
Started my 2240 project tore it down and did some polishing today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 26, 2019, 10:34:23 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 26, 2019, 05:37:02 PM
Decided to get my oldest grandson (turns 7 soon) his first real BB gun (Daisy 880). We'll keep it here so the he learn gun safety under grandparent supervision. I got it unboxed and set up today, shooting water bottles at 8-10 yards. Wow, what a fine little shooter with accurate open sights. It was shooting light Wadcutters (7.48 gr.) with authority, once I pumped 6 or more times. Don't have a chrony, so I don't know what speeds it is shooting. I'll have to mount a scope (for my older eyes) if I'm to see what I'm hitting at over 10 yards.

This is almost like a third childhood!

Archie

BTW, I single pumped it before putting it away; is that a good practice?
Archie, keeping pressure in the gun IS recommended.  Way to go!
And, Grandsons are special people - Cherish these times together.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on May 26, 2019, 10:36:52 PM
Just finished cutting down a bunch of sweetgum trees in the backyard. Sweetgum and wild cherry (black cherry, I think) are the trash trees on my property. I culled a bunch of the cherries last fall. Tonight it was the sweetgums...

These have been growing ever since we bought the place, of course, but it wasn't until recently I put two and two together and figured out why it was harder to spot and track certain arboreal rodents in the usual places. The tallest sweetgum tonight had reached about 60 feet tall and with the other growing up with it was blocking the view of a certain pine back there that has been the last mortal foothold of many squirrels.

I've got a few more and some cherries to get tomorrow morning. The two electric chainsaws are doing the job nicely, but the little SunJoe needs the blade sharpened. It's been through a lot of wood since I bought it. The Worx saw really blasts through stuff!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 26, 2019, 11:29:46 PM
Quote from: Mole2017 on May 26, 2019, 10:36:52 PM
Just finished cutting down a bunch of sweetgum trees in the backyard. Sweetgum and wild cherry (black cherry, I think) are the trash trees on my property. I culled a bunch of the cherries last fall. Tonight it was the sweetgums...

These have been growing ever since we bought the place, of course, but it wasn't until recently I put two and two together and figured out why it was harder to spot and track certain arboreal rodents in the usual places. The tallest sweetgum tonight had reached about 60 feet tall and with the other growing up with it was blocking the view of a certain pine back there that has been the last mortal foothold of many squirrels.

I've got a few more and some cherries to get tomorrow morning. The two electric chainsaws are doing the job nicely, but the little SunJoe needs the blade sharpened. It's been through a lot of wood since I bought it. The Worx saw really blasts through stuff!


This makes my back ache, just hearing about all that cutting and hauling/stacking that you're getting to do.  ;) 

Hope this makes for some clear fields of fire in the future.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 26, 2019, 11:37:19 PM
Quote from: Mole2017 on May 26, 2019, 10:36:52 PM
Just finished cutting down a bunch of sweetgum trees in the backyard. Sweetgum and wild cherry (black cherry, I think) are the trash trees on my property. I culled a bunch of the cherries last fall. Tonight it was the sweetgums...

These have been growing ever since we bought the place, of course, but it wasn't until recently I put two and two together and figured out why it was harder to spot and track certain arboreal rodents in the usual places. The tallest sweetgum tonight had reached about 60 feet tall and with the other growing up with it was blocking the view of a certain pine back there that has been the last mortal foothold of many squirrels.

I've got a few more and some cherries to get tomorrow morning. The two electric chainsaws are doing the job nicely, but the little SunJoe needs the blade sharpened. It's been through a lot of wood since I bought it. The Worx saw really blasts through stuff!

I would take some of the cherry branches to use in my smoker but your just too far away to pick them up and shipping would be a nightmare.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on May 27, 2019, 01:30:18 AM
Quote from: Insanity on May 26, 2019, 11:37:19 PM

I would take some of the cherry branches to use in my smoker but your just too far away to pick them up and shipping would be a nightmare.

Theoretically, I am drying the cherry ones for a friend who plans to do just that. I've stacked them strategically to create the "Woodpile of Death" for the chipmunk population.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on May 27, 2019, 06:06:37 AM
I just got done making up some cig's for today's hunt, I'll be headed for the state land with my Airmax Dominator shooting my latest cast hollowpoint slugs.  I won't be doing any plinking with them because I honestly don't want to use anymore than I have to.  I'm very happy with how they're shooting from this gun though, just like a laser

                                              (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47822242682_db7208fa0a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 27, 2019, 11:37:22 AM
Quote from: Mole2017 on May 27, 2019, 01:30:18 AM
Quote from: Insanity on May 26, 2019, 11:37:19 PM

I would take some of the cherry branches to use in my smoker but your just too far away to pick them up and shipping would be a nightmare.

Theoretically, I am drying the cherry ones for a friend who plans to do just that. I've stacked them strategically to create the "Woodpile of Death" for the chipmunk population.

Double duty I like it 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 27, 2019, 09:32:42 PM
Arrived home from the Holiday away... checked on all the "spots"and  took inventory to make sure the babies were soundly napping in their safe and cases...
Whew.... I missed them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on May 27, 2019, 11:37:12 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 26, 2019, 11:29:46 PM
Quote from: Mole2017 on May 26, 2019, 10:36:52 PM
Just finished cutting down a bunch of sweetgum trees in the backyard. Sweetgum and wild cherry (black cherry, I think) are the trash trees on my property. I culled a bunch of the cherries last fall. Tonight it was the sweetgums...
...


This makes my back ache, just hearing about all that cutting and hauling/stacking that you're getting to do.  ;) 

Hope this makes for some clear fields of fire in the future.

Archie

My back will be ok, but we'll see what the other large muscles in my body think! Fatigue after the job is normal, but I also get a delayed soreness that sets in the next day or so. I took down the rest of my undesired trees today and stacked the trunk sections and brush separately. My wife will haul the brush (or at least some of it) and I'll get the "logs". It's almost 200 feet to from the back yard to the curb...lots of walking. That will be a workout!

As for line of fire, it's looking really nice back there. Up until this week it was leaves everywhere I looked making it hard to see a squirrel on the move in the trees and nearly impossible to shoot one except from a few areas into selected trees. Now, wow, so open back there! I haven't seen this view for a long time. There's a spot not far off my patio that I can now stand and actually see (and probably shoot) any squirrel in so many trees. Hopefully that will generate some interesting stories when the squirrel season gets going again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 28, 2019, 12:08:41 AM
Does this mean that you'll be attempting 160+ yard shots?

If so, that sounds like awesome justification for getting a really nice PCP. Just saying.... 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: onet12 on May 29, 2019, 09:22:51 PM
I bought today  zoraki hp 01. 177
Sold one recently, but this pistol is more addicted than I thought :)

Now just need to tweak the valve to increase power, install longer barrel 22 inch barrel and see what I can squeeze from that combo  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 31, 2019, 12:13:16 AM
Ended the day, having bagged another tree rat for the day! Woohoo  8). 

Got out my Crosman Nitro Venom, which probably "feels" neglected because of my Frauleins, and had a very productive session for target plinking. I do believe that the trigger has settled down somewhat (since I can't believe that I've changed...). Anyway, after I fine tuned the scope just a tad, it was driving (finally achieved) a ragged whole. Oh, with the occasional flyer--but I genuinely credit that to the inconsistent sized Daisy WCs that I used today. I also shot some Gamo Tomahawks; I didn't remember them shooting so well. It's good to keep rotating my assortment of pellets and rediscover the hidden gems along the way.

Oh, and I shot my P17 some, too.

Fun early morning and late evening.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 31, 2019, 07:34:24 PM
Put my 4x Walther on my Crosman 66! WooHoo! I'm liking that! 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on May 31, 2019, 09:17:26 PM
First thing I did was put some squirrel stew in the crockpot at about 6am, got to the state land about 7am, managed to get a couple chippers and a red squirrel.  I'm starting to do some slide animations at the moment of pictures of the hunt for a video.  The squirrel stew turned out killer by the way, got the second half of it in the fridge to be reheated.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 31, 2019, 11:45:24 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on May 31, 2019, 09:17:26 PM
First thing I did was put some squirrel stew in the crockpot at about 6am, got to the state land about 7am, managed to get a couple chippers and a red squirrel.  I'm starting to do some slide animations at the moment of pictures of the hunt for a video.  The squirrel stew turned out killer by the way, got the second half of it in the fridge to be reheated.

Is there cream of mushroom involved?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 01, 2019, 05:27:53 AM
I surfed the airgun forums and had to tell myself “NO” countless times whenever I saw an airgun that I needed to have.  I’m supposed to be getting better, not worse.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 01, 2019, 05:51:56 AM
Quote from: Insanity on May 31, 2019, 11:45:24 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on May 31, 2019, 09:17:26 PM
First thing I did was put some squirrel stew in the crockpot at about 6am, got to the state land about 7am, managed to get a couple chippers and a red squirrel.  I'm starting to do some slide animations at the moment of pictures of the hunt for a video.  The squirrel stew turned out killer by the way, got the second half of it in the fridge to be reheated.

Is there cream of mushroom involved?
Creme of chicken and mushroom, red peppers, creole seasoning, onions and potato's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 01, 2019, 05:54:26 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 01, 2019, 05:27:53 AM
I surfed the airgun forums and had to tell myself “NO” countless times whenever I saw an airgun that I needed to have.  I’m supposed to be getting better, not worse.
Wanted... not NEEDED.

There is the difference... ;D
I find myself trying to rationalize all sorts of spending that I "want", but don't need.
I usually lose the argument due to finances.  And I am the only one arguing... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 01, 2019, 06:02:40 AM
Kerry I have the same problem and it's hard not to buy sometimes but indeed I need another airgun like I need a hole in my head.  The casting stuff has me doing the same thing too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 01, 2019, 07:42:21 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on June 01, 2019, 06:02:40 AM
Kerry I have the same problem and it's hard not to buy sometimes but indeed I need another airgun like I need a hole in my head.  The casting stuff has me doing the same thing too.
LOL!  There are a LOT of things I want.
Justifying them is the problem.
Fortunately, I have pretty much all of the things I really need.  Well, mostly...
We agree.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 01, 2019, 07:49:43 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on June 01, 2019, 05:51:56 AM
Quote from: Insanity on May 31, 2019, 11:45:24 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on May 31, 2019, 09:17:26 PM
First thing I did was put some squirrel stew in the crockpot at about 6am, got to the state land about 7am, managed to get a couple chippers and a red squirrel.  I'm starting to do some slide animations at the moment of pictures of the hunt for a video.  The squirrel stew turned out killer by the way, got the second half of it in the fridge to be reheated.

Is there cream of mushroom involved?
Creme of chicken and mushroom, red peppers, creole seasoning, onions and potato's.
Wayne, that sounds "Ummmmm. Good".  And the crockpot is the way to go.  The squirrel I shared with my son Thursday had cooked for over two hours and was still like boot leather ---> Good and tough!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 01, 2019, 10:59:44 AM
got in some 760 variant 9 (clip) receiver halves, reassembled the airgun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wolfer on June 01, 2019, 11:09:20 AM
Seems like my surfing on our forum is to try and find something I really Don,t need to spend money on. It is a disease.lOL.     Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 01, 2019, 01:32:37 PM
Got the AM77 fixed... new valve oring and a new tp. Shot that a few times to sight back in. Then I went to the local hardware to pick up a couple hex head screws to replace the Allen type adjuster screws on the power adjusters on the pair of Maximus I picked up a couple weeks ago. The Allen was a bit awkward to adjust.
On the left is the original. In the middle is one of the hex heads I bought and on the right is a finished product.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 01, 2019, 01:41:32 PM
Quote from: avator on June 01, 2019, 01:32:37 PM
Got the AM77 fixed... new valve oring and a new tp. Shot that a few times to sight back in. Then I went to the local hardware to pick up a couple hex head screws to replace the Allen type adjuster screws on the power adjusters on the pair of Maximus I picked up a couple weeks ago. The Allen was a bit awkward to adjust.
On the left is the original. In the middle is one of the hex heads I bought and on the right is a finished product.

Bill,

That's nicely done metal lathe work.  :D

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 01, 2019, 01:45:32 PM
LOL.... especially when done on a throw away Harbor Freight lathe from work that is missing all the tooling and guides.... with a file. Basically it's just the motor, control box and chuck on the frame.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 01, 2019, 02:36:21 PM
Quote from: avator on June 01, 2019, 01:45:32 PM
LOL.... especially when done on a throw away Harbor Freight lathe from work that is missing all the tooling and guides.... with a file. Basically it's just the motor, control box and chuck on the frame.

Well, when you put it like that, it's superb craftsmanship....

 8)

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 01, 2019, 02:52:35 PM
Thanks... it's handy for simple jobs like this. I've chopped and crowned several Crosman "lego" barrels with it. Hacksaw blade, files, drill bit and stones.
Best part.... it was free. Be nice if I could find the missing parts for it on the cheap... heck, a new one is only like $600.
https://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch-x-12-inch-precision-mini-lathe-93799.html (https://www.harborfreight.com/7-inch-x-12-inch-precision-mini-lathe-93799.html)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on June 01, 2019, 05:03:14 PM
Made my P17 better with some JB Weld.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2019, 05:38:42 PM
Seems to me Bill had some Tool / Die experience before he got that cushy Materials job.
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 01, 2019, 08:09:24 PM
Quote from: Tom Tucker on June 01, 2019, 05:03:14 PM
Made my P17 better with some JB Weld.

Was your barrel moving, so that you JBWelded it to stop any movement. BTW, that's a very interesting and innovative solution. One pair of tubes?

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on June 01, 2019, 08:36:37 PM
Yep, now the barrel stays put, and the top feels a lot more solid.  I also noticed that the E.S. dropped a lot.  It was usually at least 6 over 10 shots, now it's less than 2.  One tube of each should do it - I had some of the big tubes, and I ended up mixing a lot more than I needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 01, 2019, 10:45:38 PM
Quote from: Tom Tucker on June 01, 2019, 08:36:37 PM
Yep, now the barrel stays put, and the top feels a lot more solid.  I also noticed that the E.S. dropped a lot.  It was usually at least 6 over 10 shots, now it's less than 2.  One tube of each should do it - I had some of the big tubes, and I ended up mixing a lot more than I needed.

yikes! Now, I had better start checking mine. Could be that I could blame all those misses on this newly discovered issue  8). Nope, it's the shooter!

Thanks for this info, though. I think that it's a great (and easy) solution for fixing this kind of problem. And, when you say, "more solid," is that referring to weight...?

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on June 01, 2019, 11:20:14 PM
It feels a little more rigid - not that it was flimsy before, but I could swear that it feels better now.  It added a little weight too, nothing major.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 02, 2019, 04:08:04 AM
Ordered some parts and got my new 12 volt compressor's inverter all wired up and fired it up and did a quick pressure test. I will be using it today and see how it works. Tuning just got a lot more enjoyable!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 03, 2019, 09:01:02 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2019, 05:38:42 PM
Seems to me Bill had some Tool / Die experience before he got that cushy Materials job.
 ;)
Yeah, 'bout 10 years at a Honda supplier.
I guess I spoke too soon on the lathe. Evidently the belt had dry rotted and broke on me in the middle of making the second adjustment knob. Guess I'll be shopping for a new mini. Might as well go all in. I know a guy that could use this one for parts... I'll donate it to him.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 03, 2019, 09:52:54 AM
I had a bunch of swingers laying around including a Steelplinkers that you stuck in the ground.
A friend gave me a Steelplinkers base and I fashioned a portable swinger system along with an aluminum box to which  I added wheels.
It works well and is easily moved around.
I was thinking I might use a remote controlled truck/jeep to pull it around...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 03, 2019, 11:16:52 AM
Quote from: avator on June 03, 2019, 09:01:02 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2019, 05:38:42 PM
Seems to me Bill had some Tool / Die experience before he got that cushy Materials job.
 ;)
Yeah, 'bout 10 years at a Honda supplier.
I guess I spoke too soon on the lathe. Evidently the belt had dry rotted and broke on me in the middle of making the second adjustment knob. Guess I'll be shopping for a new mini. Might as well go all in. I know a guy that could use this one for parts... I'll donate it to him.

Another HF?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 03, 2019, 11:51:48 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on June 03, 2019, 11:16:52 AM
Quote from: avator on June 03, 2019, 09:01:02 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2019, 05:38:42 PM
Seems to me Bill had some Tool / Die experience before he got that cushy Materials job.
 ;)
Yeah, 'bout 10 years at a Honda supplier.
I guess I spoke too soon on the lathe. Evidently the belt had dry rotted and broke on me in the middle of making the second adjustment knob. Guess I'll be shopping for a new mini. Might as well go all in. I know a guy that could use this one for parts... I'll donate it to him.

Another HF?
Yeah, that's all I need for what I do. Heck, I could almost do it all with my bench drill press except for barrel chopping and crowning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 03, 2019, 01:08:42 PM
Inaugurated the late morning with a pistol shoot: getting to know both my Colt Army SA John Wayne Commemorative .177 and my Crosman Vigilante better.

First, the Vigilante is the real deal for ease of accuracy and power. It delivers (nope, don't have a chrony but the longer I'm in this hobby the more I need want one). That "more power" is attached with a louder shooter. This gun is fine for a little shooting, but it's way louder than my break barrels.

Second, the Colt Army SA revolver is just outstanding. Well, the open sights are a pain, but I've about got the measure of it (though I need a magnifying glass to see the tiny tip of the end sight necessary for a bulls-eye shot. But, hey, at five yards I ought to be hitting close to the bulls-eye. Everything about the gun (otherwise) is an absolute joy. I'm amazed at how much fun I have shooting it.

Now, the 10 shot magazine of the Vigilante makes me feel guilty or wasteful compared to the six shooter. BTW, the Vigilante way outperforms my Beeman P17, too: not in accuracy but in the authority of the shot. IMO.

I shot three pellets this morning--H&N Excite 7.87 Hammers, 7.1 Hollow Points, and Crosman Premium 7.4 Destroyers. The Colt loved the 7.87 Hammers, as did the Vigilante. The Colt shot the H&N Ecite 7.1 HPs a little hotter and it liked the Destroyers, as well. I never loaded the H&N Excite HPs in the Vigilante, since it loved the other two so much. I think that the Hammers (a little cheaper) may be a better pellet than the 7.9 CPHPs, whose price is now fluctuating at my local Academy.  The Excite 7.1 HPs are a tad more pricey than either of the others, anyway.

Having fun,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 03, 2019, 01:12:36 PM
I have spent the better part of the last 8+ hours reading on this forum!
Oh, and I missed a 60 yard shot at a tree rat.
I am worn out... G'night/morning!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 03, 2019, 01:25:08 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on June 03, 2019, 01:08:42 PM
Inaugurated the late morning with a pistol shoot: getting to know both my Colt Army SA John Wayne Commemorative .177 and my Crosman Vigilante better.

First, the Vigilante is the real deal for ease of accuracy and power. It delivers (nope, don't have a chrony but the longer I'm in this hobby the more I need want one). That "more power" is attached with a louder shooter. This gun is fine for a little shooting, but it's way louder than my break barrels.

Second, the Colt Army SA revolver is just outstanding. Well, the open sights are a pain, but I've about got the measure of it (though I need a magnifying glass to see the tiny tip of the end sight necessary for a bulls-eye shot. But, hey, at five yards I ought to be hitting close to the bulls-eye. Everything about the gun (otherwise) is an absolute joy. I'm amazed at how much fun I have shooting it.

Now, the 10 shot magazine of the Vigilante makes me feel guilty or wasteful compared to the six shooter. BTW, the Vigilante way outperforms my Beeman P17, too: not in accuracy but in the authority of the shot. IMO.

I shot three pellets this morning--H&N Excite 7.87 Hammers, 7.1 Hollow Points, and Crosman Premium 7.4 Destroyers. The Colt loved the 7.87 Hammers, as did the Vigilante. The Colt shot the H&N Ecite 7.1 HPs a little hotter and it liked the Destroyers, as well. I never loaded the H&N Excite HPs in the Vigilante, since it loved the other two so much. I think that the Hammers (a little cheaper) may be a better pellet than the 7.9 CPHPs, whose price is now fluctuating at my local Academy.  The Excite 7.1 HPs are a tad more pricey than either of the others, anyway.

Having fun,

Archie
I have an SNR 357 that is very fun to 'run and gun' with. 'Course nowadays it's more of a 'walk real slow and gun'.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on June 03, 2019, 02:52:18 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on June 03, 2019, 09:52:54 AM
I had a bunch of swingers laying around including a Steelplinkers that you stuck in the ground.
A friend gave me a Steelplinkers base and I fashioned a portable swinger system along with an aluminum box to which  I added wheels.
It works well and is easily moved around.
I was thinking I might use a remote controlled truck/jeep to pull it around...

Somebody has way to much time on their hands. Here is one for ya Frank, put an RC motor on it and target switch so every time you hit the target switch the cart moves a little or have it timed to move for few seconds. Basically every time you shot it, it would move and you would have a different angle or distance to shoot at. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on June 03, 2019, 03:03:49 PM
Sighted in my R7 with irons at 27 yards! 

Sighted in Gipper's HW50 .177 using my old Elephant Scope at 27 yards! (it's a Burris Fixed 2.5X WIDE FIELD).  I put a shim under the rear ring and was able to use the centered optics of the Burris to be within an inch at 27 yards first shot!  I knew Gipper's gun had a shim for the UTG and I kept that thought in mind when putting on my centered 2.5X.   This former fix was NOTED by me telling me that any scope would need a shim to minimize losing the optical center. 

Now you might think 2.5X is pretty low power but if the optics are clear then definition is higher.  Burris optics are also on my monicker rifle, the FWB, and only THAT scope fits the FWB perfectly low.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 03, 2019, 10:42:43 PM
I entered to win an airgun giveaway, tried out a single shot tray in one of my guns and I also received an email that a folding stock for the PP700SA is shipping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 04, 2019, 12:22:39 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 03, 2019, 10:42:43 PM
I entered to win an airgun giveaway, ....

Hey, I did that, too.

And, I had a late in day shooting session, working with my Crosman Venom .177. The trigger remains a pain. After I get back from traveling these next two weeks, I've got to order a better trigger. But, overall, I had a good, no great, shooting session, hitting withing 3/4 inch circles very consistently (after a rocky start). I shot my H&N FTT 8.64 and some H&N 8.18 WCs. The Venom loves the 8.64.

Oh, and I had chance to shoot a tree rat who came to visit my practice session. Darn-dess thing ever, with me making all my racket while shooting for a squirrel to come near (about a 15 yd shot). My neighbor's cat was quick to pounce on the fallen!

Great single day of vacation....

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on June 04, 2019, 03:49:29 PM
Refilled dehydration agent in my PCP pump.  Going to shoot the TM 1000 and the Falcon today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 04, 2019, 05:57:27 PM
Well bummer twins....
Had new softliner put in my upper denture plate on Friday. This morning they started to let loose. Took half day vaca and went to get them fixed. I was out of there by 1:45 and planned on spending the afternoon in my shop.... wrong !  Work called... emergency... so, now I'm back at work... on my time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 04, 2019, 06:45:09 PM
Still telling myself no on buying another air rifle.  I should hold my dollars and buy a compressor...... 

Why is this so hard?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 04, 2019, 06:48:54 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 04, 2019, 06:45:09 PM
Still telling myself no on buying another air rifle.  I should hold my dollars and buy a compressor...... 

Why is this so hard?

What do you currently shoot? CO2, pump, or PCP for your next gun?

Have fun and be safe
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 04, 2019, 07:03:15 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on June 04, 2019, 06:48:54 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 04, 2019, 06:45:09 PM
Still telling myself no on buying another air rifle.  I should hold my dollars and buy a compressor...... 

Why is this so hard?

What do you currently shoot? CO2, pump, or PCP for your next gun?

Have fun and be safe
I shoot targets in my yard out to +100 yards of I want but most is 50 and under.  My guns are all power plants but mostly in shooting pcp and springers. I have 3 pcp guns and the next one I keep telling myself "no" to is another pcp. That's why I should just save my dollars and get a compressor BUT, I have enough for another gun AND I already have a pump that works just fine.

New rifle?
New compressor?

See why it's so hard?!  Ha ha!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 04, 2019, 07:10:06 PM
Such a nice problem to have.  Enjoy either way!!!!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on June 04, 2019, 09:11:09 PM
Quote from: avator on June 04, 2019, 05:57:27 PM
Well bummer twins....
Had new softliner put in my upper denture plate on Friday. This morning they started to let loose. Took half day vaca and went to get them fixed. I was out of there by 1:45 and planned on spending the afternoon in my shop.... wrong !  Work called... emergency... so, now I'm back at work... on my time.

Well you ain't the only one with fang problems and having to come back to work on your day off. Going through it this week, start with having to come back on over the weekend, today the fillings started falling out so now I have to be careful I don't break teeth before next Monday. On top of that, watching the disturbance in the gulf now. My little black cloud has struck again. No, I have not had a vacation either, red alert! >:(  As for air gun related, in the process of obtaining more debris removal equipment so I can get my rifle ranges opened back up so I can take a break from the real world for minute. I really miss my guns lately.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 04, 2019, 09:20:57 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on June 04, 2019, 09:11:09 PM
Quote from: avator on June 04, 2019, 05:57:27 PM
Well bummer twins....
Had new softliner put in my upper denture plate on Friday. This morning they started to let loose. Took half day vaca and went to get them fixed. I was out of there by 1:45 and planned on spending the afternoon in my shop.... wrong !  Work called... emergency... so, now I'm back at work... on my time.

Well you ain't the only one with fang problems and having to come back to work on your day off. Going through it this week, start with having to come back on over the weekend, today the fillings started falling out so now I have to be careful I don't break teeth before next Monday. On top of that, watching the disturbance in the gulf now. My little black cloud has struck again. No, I have not had a vacation either, red alert! >:(  As for air gun related, in the process of obtaining more debris removal equipment so I can get my rifle ranges opened back up so I can take a break from the real world for minute. I really miss my guns lately.
Kris, you deserve a good long break for this craziness.    Maybe you can leverage that removal equipment into a side-gig and start farming it out?  Given the crazy weather....  Speaking of which, I've been keeping my eyes on the disturbances as well- I'm going to a big tradeshow (GFX) for work in the Big Easy in a couple weeks, and I'd rather it not literally rain on my parade.  Uggh, I've spent more time sleeping in hotels beds these last 2 months than my own. 

I feel very lucky when my last filling broke, the dentist I hooked up was able to make magic out of epoxy.  Over 80% of the tooth was gone above the gumline and now I have a legit chomper.  His crew did a fantastic job finding loopholes in my sorry-arse dental coverage at that time so out-of-pocket was effectively nil.  Since then I jumped on the bling plan for teef.  Dude also drilled out most of my other existing amalgamate mercury-based disasters fillings and re-did with UV-cure epoxy.  Side benefit was a big reduction in allergies thanks to the big drop in mercury in my mouth.

My contribution to airgunning today was mostly attending to the GTA.  I did send a single pellet in quarter-inch bore to verify consistent accuracy in my Turkish gas-spring behemoth.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on June 04, 2019, 09:42:55 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on June 04, 2019, 09:20:57 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on June 04, 2019, 09:11:09 PM
Quote from: avator on June 04, 2019, 05:57:27 PM
Well bummer twins....
Had new softliner put in my upper denture plate on Friday. This morning they started to let loose. Took half day vaca and went to get them fixed. I was out of there by 1:45 and planned on spending the afternoon in my shop.... wrong !  Work called... emergency... so, now I'm back at work... on my time.

Well you ain't the only one with fang problems and having to come back to work on your day off. Going through it this week, start with having to come back on over the weekend, today the fillings started falling out so now I have to be careful I don't break teeth before next Monday. On top of that, watching the disturbance in the gulf now. My little black cloud has struck again. No, I have not had a vacation either, red alert! >:(  As for air gun related, in the process of obtaining more debris removal equipment so I can get my rifle ranges opened back up so I can take a break from the real world for minute. I really miss my guns lately.
Kris, you deserve a good long break for this craziness.    Maybe you can leverage that removal equipment into a side-gig and start farming it out?  Given the crazy weather....  Speaking of which, I've been keeping my eyes on the disturbances as well- I'm going to a big tradeshow (GFX) for work in the Big Easy in a couple weeks, and I'd rather it not literally rain on my parade.  Uggh, I've spent more time sleeping in hotels beds these last 2 months than my own. 

As much as I would like to, it would be a pain financially and really don't want the destruction of equipment either, I deal with enough of it on the job. Some folks just can not operate heavy equipment at all. I will have to wait later in the year to take a big break from it all. Never been a big fan of summer vacation because everybody else doing it at the same time. I wait until summer is over and the vacation mob fall back into work and school routine. I'll get through it, I always do. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on June 04, 2019, 11:38:19 PM
Went out and shot a couple dozen rounds out of the springers. In spite of the heat (95F high humidity).

And... shot like poo!

Oh well next time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 05, 2019, 08:06:56 AM
Didn't get done dealing with the issues at work until after 8 pm last night so, nothing airgun related for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 05, 2019, 08:15:56 AM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on June 04, 2019, 09:20:57 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on June 04, 2019, 09:11:09 PM
Quote from: avator on June 04, 2019, 05:57:27 PM
Well bummer twins....
Had new softliner put in my upper denture plate on Friday. This morning they started to let loose. Took half day vaca and went to get them fixed. I was out of there by 1:45 and planned on spending the afternoon in my shop.... wrong !  Work called... emergency... so, now I'm back at work... on my time.

Well you ain't the only one with fang problems and having to come back to work on your day off. Going through it this week, start with having to come back on over the weekend, today the fillings started falling out so now I have to be careful I don't break teeth before next Monday. On top of that, watching the disturbance in the gulf now. My little black cloud has struck again. No, I have not had a vacation either, red alert! >:(  As for air gun related, in the process of obtaining more debris removal equipment so I can get my rifle ranges opened back up so I can take a break from the real world for minute. I really miss my guns lately.
Kris, you deserve a good long break for this craziness.    Maybe you can leverage that removal equipment into a side-gig and start farming it out?  Given the crazy weather....  Speaking of which, I've been keeping my eyes on the disturbances as well- I'm going to a big tradeshow (GFX) for work in the Big Easy in a couple weeks, and I'd rather it not literally rain on my parade.  Uggh, I've spent more time sleeping in hotels beds these last 2 months than my own. 

I feel very lucky when my last filling broke, the dentist I hooked up was able to make magic out of epoxy.  Over 80% of the tooth was gone above the gumline and now I have a legit chomper.  His crew did a fantastic job finding loopholes in my sorry-arse dental coverage at that time so out-of-pocket was effectively nil.  Since then I jumped on the bling plan for teef.  Dude also drilled out most of my other existing amalgamate mercury-based disasters fillings and re-did with UV-cure epoxy.  Side benefit was a big reduction in allergies thanks to the big drop in mercury in my mouth.

My contribution to airgunning today was mostly attending to the GTA.  I did send a single pellet in quarter-inch bore to verify consistent accuracy in my Turkish gas-spring behemoth.
Please don't talk about teeth!!!
Don't make me come back there and show you mine!!! (chuckle)
Really, you don't won't to see...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on June 05, 2019, 09:07:41 AM

"Your order has been sent

Your Order Number : 38422
Your Order Has Been Submitted

    Go to home page

Airguns of Arizona"

I just bought an HW35E Walnut!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on June 05, 2019, 09:16:42 AM
Quote from: fwbsport on June 05, 2019, 09:07:41 AM

"Your order has been sent

Your Order Number : 38422
Your Order Has Been Submitted

    Go to home page

Airguns of Arizona"

I just bought an HW35E Walnut!


Wow John.......That's A Very Nice Rifle !   ;)     


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 05, 2019, 09:31:22 AM
Quote from: fwbsport on June 05, 2019, 09:07:41 AM

"Your order has been sent

Your Order Number : 38422
Your Order Has Been Submitted

    Go to home page

Airguns of Arizona"

I just bought an HW35E Walnut!
I know you put in the wrong address.   I know because I have NOT been notified that I have a package to be delivered! (silly grin)
Congrats and looking forward to SEEING posts about it when you get it!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 07, 2019, 01:10:14 PM
Just put 5 of my air rifles up for consignment in our local gun shop. Thinning out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 07, 2019, 01:42:48 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 07, 2019, 01:10:14 PM
Just put 5 of my air rifles up for consignment in our local gun shop. Thinning out.

Brilliant move if you are not even shooting them.

I have a half-done build that is just languishing in the cabinet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 07, 2019, 02:18:03 PM
Nothing yet, opened a couple packages. Keep eyeballing the new .177 and fighting the urge to start the upgrade or scope it or just something!!!!! LOL. I'm waiting on a LW barrel from Roy at mountain air and would like to do everything at once. Brett, I picked up a nice little 12 volt compressor off amazon for 341. I haven't used it a whole lot yet but I think it will do alright for what I need.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 07, 2019, 03:51:52 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 07, 2019, 01:42:48 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 07, 2019, 01:10:14 PM
Just put 5 of my air rifles up for consignment in our local gun shop. Thinning out.

Brilliant move if you are not even shooting them.

I have a half-done build that is just languishing in the cabinet.

  Safer, this way.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: uglymike on June 07, 2019, 05:30:00 PM
Mounted a scope on a rifle and "rough sighted" it in @ 50' down my hallway. Next stop is my indoor range, get it dialed in at distance.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 07, 2019, 05:32:09 PM
Wait, what, Mike - Your indoor range is longer than your driveway!   ;D 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 07, 2019, 05:47:25 PM
"hallway" or "driveway"
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on June 07, 2019, 08:25:58 PM
Tried to get in the 30 yard target match with the springer. I was shooting fairly well and decided to take a break and cool off before shooting the actual 'match' target.

While I was inside cooling off, it started raining... again... I had to dash outside and bring all the stuff in.  :(

Maybe tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 08, 2019, 06:25:45 PM
Mike has a killer indoor set-up, make any air gunner drool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on June 08, 2019, 09:17:24 PM
Made a stock spacer for my Daisy 953.. Now has a use able 14" LOP.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2019, 09:38:51 PM
My Hatsan Edge was so uncomfortable to shoot because the curvature of the trigger hurt my finger. Today I changed it, thanks to SteveP-52.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 08, 2019, 11:12:26 PM
I looked at an air rifle on the cabinet in the house.  I thought about taking it and putting it away where it should be when not being used. 
Does that count?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 09, 2019, 03:25:19 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 08, 2019, 11:12:26 PM
I looked at an air rifle on the cabinet in the house.  I thought about taking it and putting it away where it should be when not being used. 
Does that count?

Only if you kiss them goodnight  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 09, 2019, 04:46:15 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 08, 2019, 11:12:26 PM
I looked at an air rifle on the cabinet in the house.  I thought about taking it and putting it away where it should be when not being used. 
Does that count?
I read your post.  Does THAT count? LOL!
Actually, I spend MUCH more time reading here than actually shooting! (heavy sigh)

Of course, there are circumstances that often keep me from being able to shoot.
Lately, there have been lots of those "circumstances".  :'(
In any case, now I can say that I posted a comment on an Air Gun forum for "What airgun related did you do today?"

chuckle...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 09, 2019, 08:27:43 AM
If I kissed them all good night there would be no more night left for sleeping. Think I'll just wave on my way to bed instead.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 09, 2019, 08:37:13 AM
Just walked off the distances I shoot at.  Especially what I thought was 60 yards.  That is just over 50 yards and the limit (fence) is 55 yards.
That might explain why I have been missing so often at that distance.  The hold over is only ~3 inches.  Not the 6 or 7 I thought.
Looking forward to when I get my cheap Chinese velocity meter (Chronograph) so I can check a few things.  :o 8) Oh, and I did put a few holes in a paper cup at 55 yards after I checked the distance.  Sorry... no pics.

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 09, 2019, 08:42:43 AM
Quote from: BackStop on June 09, 2019, 08:37:13 AM
Just walked off the distances I shoot at.  Especially what I thought was 60 yards.  That is just over 50 yards and the limit (fence) is 55 yards.
That might explain why I have been missing so often at that distance.  The hold over is only ~3 inches.  Not the 6 or 7 I thought.
Looking forward to when I get my cheap Chinese velocity meter (Chronograph) so I can check a few things.  :o 8) Oh, and I did put a few holes in a paper cup at 55 yards after I checked the distance.  Sorry... no pics.

Knowing the distance is a good thing.

Are you shooting .177 or .22; I don't remember from earlier posts. And, to what distance did you calibrate your scope?

Have fun,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 09, 2019, 08:52:20 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on June 09, 2019, 08:42:43 AM
Quote from: BackStop on June 09, 2019, 08:37:13 AM
Just walked off the distances I shoot at.  Especially what I thought was 60 yards.  That is just over 50 yards and the limit (fence) is 55 yards.
That might explain why I have been missing so often at that distance.  The hold over is only ~3 inches.  Not the 6 or 7 I thought.
Looking forward to when I get my cheap Chinese velocity meter (Chronograph) so I can check a few things.  :o 8) Oh, and I did put a few holes in a paper cup at 55 yards after I checked the distance.  Sorry... no pics.

Knowing the distance is a good thing.

Are you shooting .177 or .22; I don't remember from earlier posts. And, to what distance did you calibrate your scope?

Have fun,

Archie
All I have is .177... the Crosman Fire/F4 (retired) and the Nova Vista Freedom.
Most of my shots are from 25 to 40 yards.  Although I do have the chance to shoot out to 55 yards occasionally, I thought I was shooting farther, but I was wrong.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 09, 2019, 10:46:59 AM
Quote from: avator on June 09, 2019, 08:27:43 AM
If I kissed them all good night there would be no more night left for sleeping. Think I'll just wave on my way to bed instead.

..you may need a little Chapstick after......jus' saying...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 09, 2019, 11:19:33 AM
Isn't Tru-Oil a conditioner ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 09, 2019, 02:23:27 PM
Yep... and leaves a nice shine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 09, 2019, 02:26:17 PM
Ha Ha Ha.... I tied the buying of the boat to an airgun related thing.
I met up with Mr. Dane (thought his name was James) to pay him for the boat this morning.
We stood and talked for at least an hour. Turns out I can't refer to him as Old Mr. Dane..... he's 4 months younger than me.....  :o  He's definitely had a harder life growing up working a farm here in the deep south. So, like always, the conversation got around to airguns. When I left and was 2 miles down the road my phone rang. Mr. Dane remembered he had an old Daisy Model 96 that was passed down to him from his dad. He said it shot good but something was missing from the front and asked me if I thought I could fix it. So I turned the Nitro around and headed back.
The front sight was missing. I brought the gun home and happened to have a Model 94 with the same sight. I replaced his sight, oiled up the gun and headed back to his place. He wasn't home so I put the gun on the front seat of and old International pickup he had in his driveway. I called and left a message on his phone. About 3 miles back down again I got another call. Mr. Dane wanted me to come back so he pay me for fixing it. I kindly declined payment and thanked him for just taking a little time to make me smile.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 09, 2019, 03:00:07 PM
You are a good man Bill.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 09, 2019, 09:16:00 PM
Way to go Bill! Old boy's probably been grinning from ear to ear all afternoon. Heck you might just have a new air gun buddy in the making.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 10, 2019, 01:24:53 AM
More good stuff Bill!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 10, 2019, 08:05:59 AM
Well, I didn't want to take it further in this particular thread but.....
In his lifetime Mr. Dane has opened, operated and sold 2 equipment transportation businesses beside running his farm. He now leases out his land to others. He told me he just wants to go "back on the time clock". He applied for a job at a processed wood company that is moving into the area. He said he was going to check on that job application today. He asked if I had a need for a guy with 40 + years in equipment operation.
I told him what our company paid and he said he wasn't concerned about money. He just wants to work. If Mr. Dane shows up at our plant this week I will absolutely put that man on a forklift.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on June 10, 2019, 10:59:13 AM
Shoot my R9 again for the 3rd day in a row.

I thought it was accurate out of the box but now it's getting even finer.  What a pleasant surprise!  Seems my stock screws needed to be less tightened yesterday after shooting, showing signs of all parts settling in to a tight snug fit and sound when operating. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 10, 2019, 12:35:25 PM
Got a set of Dremel carbide routering bits from Amazon, about time I finally got to inletting and refinishing the Striker stock I got from gendoc to fit one of my Webley VMX .20's into. Routering part and test fit is actually already done, now for the refinish.......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 10, 2019, 04:57:52 PM
Decided to bite the pellet and start the incredibly precise and complex manufacture of an enclosed tube to fill with a fluid and mass-dense spheres en route to creating a barrel-resonance wave-countering oscillation-control device. 

IE: gonna make a MAD for my Varmint.  Got some bits and goodies, gonna see what comes up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 10, 2019, 09:12:44 PM
You gonna make me Google "MAD"?
that is going to go SOOOOO wrong.
 ;D ;) ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 10, 2019, 09:30:22 PM
I put my new Steve Corcoran stock on the 1720t:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 10, 2019, 10:22:45 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 10, 2019, 09:12:44 PM
You gonna make me Google "MAD"?
that is going to go SOOOOO wrong.
 ;D ;) ::)
Mike's 'armonic dampuh?

Magical Antivibration Device?

Ummm....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on June 10, 2019, 11:25:37 PM
Rifle range repair equipment has arrived, root rake for the front end loader, tree and brush pulling equipment for those stubborn invasive plants. Portable chainsaw mill to make use of what I cut down. I know one thing, I don't need another Cat. 5 this summer, to much to clean up after one. I would rather be shooting than shoveling.  >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 11, 2019, 01:27:34 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on June 10, 2019, 11:25:37 PM
Rifle range repair equipment has arrived, root rake for the front end loader, tree and brush pulling equipment for those stubborn invasive plants. Portable chainsaw mill to make use of what I cut down. I know one thing, I don't need another Cat. 5 this summer, to much to clean up after one. I would rather be shooting than shoveling.  >:(
Kris, you are determined!  I would just set my cans on top of the mess and shoot it.  Be sure to take before and after pictures. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on June 11, 2019, 08:23:28 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 11, 2019, 01:27:34 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on June 10, 2019, 11:25:37 PM
Rifle range repair equipment has arrived, root rake for the front end loader, tree and brush pulling equipment for those stubborn invasive plants. Portable chainsaw mill to make use of what I cut down. I know one thing, I don't need another Cat. 5 this summer, to much to clean up after one. I would rather be shooting than shoveling.  >:(
Kris, you are determined!  I would just set my cans on top of the mess and shoot it.  Be sure to take before and after pictures.

Brett this is one of my fire lines that I use for a rifle range, I can even see down it right now. This picture was before the storm. Everything is horizontal right now which makes it hard to walk around in and a fire hazard as well. My biggest headache with all of it is the rats nesting in the downed stuff, they have gotten in my vehicles and equipment. I have a chipper shredder that is full of wheel weights they have stuffed in it. I have no idea why the varmints have done that.  They are stealing eggs in broad daylight. It will take me a while to get it back to some normalcy in my yard.

(https://i.imgur.com/SYfsY2zm.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 11, 2019, 01:44:21 PM
Quote
I have a chipper shredder that is full of wheel weights they have stuffed in it.
 I have no idea why the varmints have done that.
That that is just crazy!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 11, 2019, 03:19:46 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on June 11, 2019, 08:23:28 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 11, 2019, 01:27:34 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on June 10, 2019, 11:25:37 PM
Rifle range repair equipment has arrived, root rake for the front end loader, tree and brush pulling equipment for those stubborn invasive plants. Portable chainsaw mill to make use of what I cut down. I know one thing, I don't need another Cat. 5 this summer, to much to clean up after one. I would rather be shooting than shoveling.  >:(
Kris, you are determined!  I would just set my cans on top of the mess and shoot it.  Be sure to take before and after pictures.

Brett this is one of my fire lines that I use for a rifle range, I can even see down it right now. This picture was before the storm. Everything is horizontal right now which makes it hard to walk around in and a fire hazard as well. My biggest headache with all of it is the rats nesting in the downed stuff, they have gotten in my vehicles and equipment. I have a chipper shredder that is full of wheel weights they have stuffed in it. I have no idea why the varmints have done that.  They are stealing eggs in broad daylight. It will take me a while to get it back to some normalcy in my yard.

(https://i.imgur.com/SYfsY2zm.jpg)
Wow!  Sounds like quite a disaster.  We should rally at your place and converge on those rats with a shower of lead pellets. 

Take your time and don’t overdo it and hurt yourself.  I think we have it pretty good up here in the northwest since we don’t normally have to deal with too much severe weather.  I feel for and others that have major storm damage like that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 11, 2019, 03:22:34 PM
I actually got to spend some time on the puter browsing the GTA and AG stuff today . Now I'm on the way out to run some errands then maybe some backyard shooting if all goes well
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 11, 2019, 03:34:37 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 10, 2019, 12:35:25 PM
Got a set of Dremel carbide routering bits from Amazon, about time I finally got to inletting and refinishing the Striker stock I got from gendoc to fit one of my Webley VMX .20's into. Routering part and test fit is actually already done, now for the refinish.......
I've got a Dremel for sanding/polishing sear surfaces,  it came with a few accessories that I've never used. I've done cabinet work, frames, crown molding,  routing,  but never any stock inletting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 11, 2019, 04:22:11 PM
Yesterday I received my Steve Corcoran stock for the 1720T/PRod platform.
I put it on the 1720T and re-zeroed the scope today cause when I tried my hand at Pistol FT in San Luis Obispo last month, it was not good.

I have been using two piece walnut grips and forearm from Alchemy Airwerks and they were ok but after shooting the pistol today, there is no comparison. I cannot explain it but the single piece of laminated wood seems to settle the pistol down. You hear the spring expand at firing but there is no feeling of movement from the internals, at all.

I took about 15 shots starting at 3000psi and the remaining air measures 2500psi..

I know I have to spend more time on the sticks but this dog can hunt:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 11, 2019, 05:59:34 PM
Very nice Frank.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 11, 2019, 07:01:08 PM
Nuttin, too hot. 107 by the time I posted this,  :o but the humidity is only 14%
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 11, 2019, 07:20:50 PM
 ;)  ;D  Yep but it's a dry heat  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 11, 2019, 07:34:59 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on June 11, 2019, 07:20:50 PM
;) ;D  Yep but it's a dry heat  ::) ::) ::)
Sorta like opening the oven door when the biscuits are done!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on June 11, 2019, 07:43:41 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 11, 2019, 03:19:46 PM
Wow!  Sounds like quite a disaster.  We should rally at your place and converge on those rats with a shower of lead pellets. 

It's like being in a Mad Max/ Alfred Hitchcock thriller around here lately. Even the Black Turpentine Beetles swarm under the street light at night and cover the ground in a seething mass in the morning. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 11, 2019, 08:06:32 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on June 11, 2019, 07:20:50 PM
;)  ;D  Yep but it's a dry heat  ::) ::) ::)

Yep, my Swamp Cooler (evaporative cooler) has the house 74* with 58% humidity. I am sure glad I replaced the cage fan bearings last week when it was still in the 70's!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 11, 2019, 08:25:10 PM
I actually went to a grandson's kindergarten graduation/awards ceremony today. He got top reader in his class and it was announced that he is reading at least third grade level already and loves to read, even asking often if he may read aloud to the class!  8) He is also at second grade level in math.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 11, 2019, 08:57:13 PM
Congrats Dan.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Piranhaboy on June 11, 2019, 09:17:44 PM
I pumped up my new PP700SA from archery and airgun fun. Then I proceeded to put about 30 cphp’s through it. I then repeated that 4 more times. I am super happy with my purchase. The gun shoots great, 10-20 yards where i shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 11, 2019, 09:30:27 PM
Quote from: avator on June 11, 2019, 08:57:13 PM
Congrats Dan.

Thanks, It is always more fun when we get good news.  ;) None of my kids were perfect, neither are the grand-kids, and they make mistakes all the time, bigger mistakes when they get older. Being a great reader will make learning everything else in his school so much easier. I would tell any parent that wants their child to have an advantage, reading and early vocabulary before reading is by far the most important things you can help with. I remember when my oldest grandson was a toddler my son and daughter in-law use to lay in bed with him each night teaching him new words to say and their meanings and usage, his kindergarten teacher was blown away with his vocabulary and all his teachers after that were too! I have never been fond of grammar and rules of English but do read a lot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 11, 2019, 10:43:18 PM
Quote from: Piranhaboy on June 11, 2019, 09:17:44 PM
I pumped up my new PP700SA from archery and airgun fun. Then I proceeded to put about 30 cphp’s through it. I then repeated that 4 more times. I am super happy with my purchase. The gun shoots great, 10-20 yards where i shoot.
Those little pistols are amazing.  My likes just about everything and loves a good dozen different pellets.  I've spent a few evening staring at the gun wondering why I had to burn through enough pellets to refill via handpump 14 times; then I remember just how well it shoots and the aches become smiles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 11, 2019, 11:08:19 PM
Put the new 3x12x44 UTG compact, armada breech, and Hill barrel band on the marauder tonight. I wanted a picatinny breech so this was my solution lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 12, 2019, 01:44:25 AM
Quote from: Piranhaboy on June 11, 2019, 09:17:44 PM
I pumped up my new PP700SA from archery and airgun fun. Then I proceeded to put about 30 cphp’s through it. I then repeated that 4 more times. I am super happy with my purchase. The gun shoots great, 10-20 yards where i shoot.
That’s good to hear Matthew!  I love my PP700SA also.  We will have to set a shooting session up sometime this summer.  Shoot safe!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 12, 2019, 05:52:04 AM
Yesterday was my last hunt, I shot 1 red squirrel and four chippers on the state land 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 12, 2019, 09:59:41 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 11, 2019, 03:34:37 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 10, 2019, 12:35:25 PM
Got a set of Dremel carbide routering bits from Amazon, about time I finally got to inletting and refinishing the Striker stock I got from gendoc to fit one of my Webley VMX .20's into. Routering part and test fit is actually already done, now for the refinish.......
I've got a Dremel for sanding/polishing sear surfaces,  it came with a few accessories that I've never used. I've done cabinet work, frames, crown molding,  routing,  but never any stock inletting.

Me either, this is the first and likely only time kinda thing. Don't even have the gizmo to stick the Dremel in to use it for routing, I did it free hand in steps to make sure I didn't go too far. It's not pretty, but it will work for the shelf inside the stock the pin on the 2 piece cocking arm needs to ride on to be able to cock the rifle. Once done and back together, no one's gonna see my hack job...lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on June 12, 2019, 10:35:38 AM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 11, 2019, 09:30:27 PM
Quote from: avator on June 11, 2019, 08:57:13 PM
Congrats Dan.

Thanks, It is always more fun when we get good news.  ;) None of my kids were perfect, neither are the grand-kids, and they make mistakes all the time, bigger mistakes when they get older. Being a great reader will make learning everything else in his school so much easier. I would tell any parent that wants their child to have an advantage, reading and early vocabulary before reading is by far the most important things you can help with. I remember when my oldest grandson was a toddler my son and daughter in-law use to lay in bed with him each night teaching him new words to say and their meanings and usage, his kindergarten teacher was blown away with his vocabulary and all his teachers after that were too! I have never been fond of grammar and rules of English but do read a lot.

My eldest happens to be a poor reader, but that is because of some cognitive differences that weren't identified until she was in her last semester at college (catching it earlier wouldn't have changed much, however). But we did read an awful lot to our girls when they were young and she too picked up a large vocabulary at a young age. See also liked to talk a lot with me--and I mean a lot--when she got tucked in at night, so that might have helped too.

She hasn't fallen in love with air rifles, but she was a decent shot with mine when I had her try them out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 12, 2019, 04:37:31 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 12, 2019, 09:59:41 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 11, 2019, 03:34:37 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 10, 2019, 12:35:25 PM
Got a set of Dremel carbide routering bits from Amazon, about time I finally got to inletting and refinishing the Striker stock I got from gendoc to fit one of my Webley VMX .20's into. Routering part and test fit is actually already done, now for the refinish.......
I've got a Dremel for sanding/polishing sear surfaces,  it came with a few accessories that I've never used. I've done cabinet work, frames, crown molding,  routing,  but never any stock inletting.

Me either, this is the first and likely only time kinda thing. Don't even have the gizmo to stick the Dremel in to use it for routing, I did it free hand in steps to make sure I didn't go too far. It's not pretty, but it will work for the shelf inside the stock the pin on the 2 piece cocking arm needs to ride on to be able to cock the rifle. Once done and back together, no one's gonna see my hack job...lol.
I've worked with carpenters a lot on different occasions, I actually took leave from work for 5 weeks and helped a carpenter (a friend) frame my house. (cc. 1978). I learned a lot, one thing is that finish carpenters can hide a world of things. And yes, no ones sees the rough work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 12, 2019, 04:45:56 PM
I've stick framed many houses in my lifetime.... get it within 1/4 and nail it.

Momma was trying to clean the house and little Johnny kept getting under foot. Momma sent little Jonny across the road to watch the carpenters so to keep him out of her hair.
When little Johnny returned momma asked him what he had learned..
Jonny said... " I learned that you try to hang the "gd" door and the "sob" won't "f'in" shut so you take it down and shave an "rch" of the bottom."
Momma said... " That's terrible young man. You march right out there in the yard and get me a switch"
Jonny said... "FU, that's the electrician's job."
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 12, 2019, 04:47:45 PM
.... just realized.... that one might have cost me a moderator's job.. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 12, 2019, 05:44:14 PM
Maybe so - maybe not!
At any rate I am sharing that one with my Judy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 12, 2019, 07:24:03 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 12, 2019, 04:37:31 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 12, 2019, 09:59:41 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 11, 2019, 03:34:37 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 10, 2019, 12:35:25 PM
Got a set of Dremel carbide routering bits from Amazon, about time I finally got to inletting and refinishing the Striker stock I got from gendoc to fit one of my Webley VMX .20's into. Routering part and test fit is actually already done, now for the refinish.......
I've got a Dremel for sanding/polishing sear surfaces,  it came with a few accessories that I've never used. I've done cabinet work, frames, crown molding,  routing,  but never any stock inletting.

Me either, this is the first and likely only time kinda thing. Don't even have the gizmo to stick the Dremel in to use it for routing, I did it free hand in steps to make sure I didn't go too far. It's not pretty, but it will work for the shelf inside the stock the pin on the 2 piece cocking arm needs to ride on to be able to cock the rifle. Once done and back together, no one's gonna see my hack job...lol.
I've worked with carpenters a lot on different occasions, I actually took leave from work for 5 weeks and helped a carpenter (a friend) frame my house. (cc. 1978). I learned a lot, one thing is that finish carpenters can hide a world of things. And yes, no ones sees the rough work.

When we were building our Church building with volunteer labor we accepted help from a homeless man that was a pretty good carpenter. His favorite thing to say though was "it's close enough we an't buildin a Piano" The pastor at the time allowed him to stay in a camper he had and another member gave him a car (a 61 Lincoln with Suicide Doors) . Shortly after he got the car he loaded all our tools he could in the trunk and stole away. He totaled out the car a couple of weeks later, so I guess he got paid for his lack of character.  Like this car
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 12, 2019, 09:10:39 PM
Bill,
 My Dad was a Carpenter and spoke just like that.
He had a mouth that would make a Mechanic (me) blush.
Thanks for the memories!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on June 12, 2019, 10:19:39 PM
I received four (4) tins of AA pellets from GTA sponsor, Trenier Outdoors, today.  The pellets were superbly and securely packaged and arrived over the weekend - not a week or so after the order was placed.  Thank you, Jeff!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on June 12, 2019, 11:42:06 PM
Stake out in the front of the house (in vehicle for a blind) for the house sparrow that continues to flirt with death.  Every time we get close to taking him out he takes off.  Today, success! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on June 13, 2019, 02:17:06 PM
I made a survey trip for a ground hog hunt. I've hunted this place before, but the kudzu has grown a lot in the last few weeks and I needed to assess the situation. Conclusion of the matter is "not a problem!"

I plan to hack a few access paths to certain areas and even hack down the cover in some particularly target-rich areas. In the short time I was out there this morning, which was also a little on the cool and cloudy side, I saw eight different ground hogs and found signs of plenty of others. It will cost me some work around and before sunrise, hacking the paths and all, but the access will be worth it. The woodchucks don't really get up until 7:30 or later. Fortunately, the sun is late to get there too, since the whole field is on the west side of a rise which happens to be the local high ground.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 13, 2019, 05:12:02 PM
I had a truck driver come to my desk today that had forgot to pick up his paperwork before leaving the dock.
I have 2 24" monitors on my desk that shuffle through pictures of my 100+ airgun collection and other airgun related pics.
While we waited for his dispatcher to e-mail the BOL he had 1000 questions about my 'bb' guns. He left with his head spinning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on June 17, 2019, 09:29:59 AM
Customized my 2240 with a stock and a scope, feels nice to shoulder so hopefuly it works to shoot with too, but it wont win any prizes at the beuty contest...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 17, 2019, 01:16:06 PM
  I "fixed" my brother's SIG P226. It just had a pellet jam and was so easy to clear it I don't think I can really say I "fixed" it, but it works now so he's happy. I didn't have to take it apart I just used a small rod from the muzzle to push the pellet back instantly and the magazine popped right out. My brother said he had tried that for about fifteen minutes and it didn't work for him, so I guess I got lucky with my first push back.

  He's a retired electronics and robotics engineer so it does feel good to "fix" anything he couldn't do, LOL!

  He has a Sheridan Blue Streak that he bought new in the mid 60's and I did really fix it two years ago. He had previously taken it to a local gun smith/air gun smith that "fixed" it but it quit working a week after he got it back.  He then heard I was into fixing airguns and ask if I could do it, I sad yes. I took it apart cleaned it thoroughly and put new seals in it and got it back to spec. and it has worked great since, so he has confidence in me to fix airguns.

I shot 3 full magazines with his SIG P226 and it worked great with no more jams.

Oh when I was leaving his house with it I said it will probably be about $80 dollars ;) ;) to fix it. LOL

It is pretty nice but I like my SIG M17 better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 17, 2019, 01:21:53 PM
Still looking out of my 2 kill zones hoping for a target...  although I guess no targets means I am already doing a good job at pest eradication!

But, no targets, means no shooting, means no fun... :'( ;) ;D 8)



And it is getting too hot and humid to keep the windows open!

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 17, 2019, 02:04:52 PM
Finished adjusting the auto shut off on the Yong Heng by topping off my last 45 minute SCBA CF Tank to 4500 psi Filled from 3000 to 4500 psi in under 10 minutes. Did I mention this sucker is fast. Again if it lasts a year or so i will have no complaints. I'm running the water discharge from the cylinder head through ~ 12 ft of 3/8" soft copper tubing coiled just tight enough to rest on the rim of the 5 gallon pail of water. The head temperature never reached 57*C before the unit shut down. I also have a small table top fan blowing across the copper tubing. 

I know that my auxillary cooling is rather Rube Goldberg and if I feel it needs to be better engineered I will probably add a 12" x 12" double row water coil with a permanently mounted shrouded fan to direct all of the air flow across the cooling fins of the coil
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 17, 2019, 03:26:47 PM
Don, why not coil it in a bucket of ice?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 17, 2019, 03:33:01 PM
Quote from: avator on June 17, 2019, 03:26:47 PM
Don, why not coil it in a bucket of ice?

That is my plan, if I ever need to run it for any extended time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 17, 2019, 03:51:27 PM
We have a local 'odd lots' type flea market joint here. They sell these 5 cf chest freezers for around $100. Pretty sure many of us spend $100 quite often on upgrades and mods. Why not cut a couple small holes in one and coil as much copper tubing inside as possible. Then use the rest of the space for bags of ice to be used in your home, you know, to chill your favorite beverage...  ;)
Exit that copper coil to your 5 gal bucket of water to feed your compressor which could sit on top of the freezer? That is, for those of you planning to fill tanks.
For filling guns, I've never needed more than the 5 gal bucket of water... matter of fact, I've even used the large Folger's coffee container. After 5 or 6 fills I just changed the water from a gallon of water kept in the fridge.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 17, 2019, 04:01:06 PM
Quote from: avator on June 17, 2019, 03:51:27 PM
We have a local 'odd lots' type flea market joint here. They sell these 5 cf chest freezers for around $100. Pretty sure many of us spend $100 quite often on upgrades and mods. Why not cut a couple small holes in one and coil as much copper tubing inside as possible. Then use the rest of the space for bags of ice to be used in your home, you know, to chill your favorite beverage...  ;)
Exit that copper coil to your 5 gal bucket of water to feed your compressor which could sit on top of the freezer? That is, for those of you planning to fill tanks.
For filling guns, I've never needed more than the 5 gal bucket of water... matter of fact, I've even used the large Folger's coffee container. After 5 or 6 fills I just changed the water from a gallon of water kept in the fridge.
If I ever get to the point where I need to run the Yong Heng (if we ever get it and it works... grin) long enough to do what you suggest, then I will be asking for your help to pull me out of the rabbit hole!!! (grin)

Seriously, for what I *think* I will be doing with the YH, it will never run long enough for me to worry about cooling if I use ice in a cooler or 5 gallon bucket.

BTW, I hope you noticed the "Boss" as my new avatar.  She rules the roost.  15 years old as of April 4th of this year.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 17, 2019, 04:25:07 PM
As far as my MKII compressor for filling tanks. I keep a gallon jug of water in the freezer. A few hours before use, I drop that jug in my 5gallon bucket of water. I can top off all 4 of my tanks in one session then return the jug to the freezer and dump the bucket. Before I got my Vevor for filling guns, I was topping off my tanks every couple of months or so depending on how often I shot the PCP guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 17, 2019, 04:32:37 PM
Quote from: avator on June 17, 2019, 04:25:07 PM
As far as my MKII compressor for filling tanks. I keep a gallon jug of water in the freezer. A few hours before use, I drop that jug in my 5gallon bucket of water. I can top off all 4 of my tanks in one session then return the jug to the freezer and dump the bucket. Before I got my Vevor for filling guns, I was topping off my tanks every couple of months or so depending on how often I shot the PCP guns.

At least for now... I don't really have a need for the YH.  But the plan, at least now while I don't have anything other than the Freedom, is to only fill GUNS, not bottles/tanks.

I shoot from home, inside my home even when I am pesting, so, at least for now... I think... I will not be using the YH enough to ever push the temps.

Then again...   isn't that the problem with the rabbit hole?  (chuckle)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 17, 2019, 04:36:34 PM
What was the old Lay's potato chip slogan?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 17, 2019, 04:41:25 PM
Quote from: avator on June 17, 2019, 04:36:34 PM
What was the old Lay's potato chip slogan?

You can't eat just one?  LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 17, 2019, 04:53:28 PM
Whether you know it or not, you already opened that door when you hit the 'buy it now' on that YH. I will tell you that your only hope is to completely ignore the Bargain and Classified Gates.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 17, 2019, 05:05:33 PM
Quote from: avator on June 17, 2019, 04:53:28 PM
Whether you know it or not, you already opened that door when you hit the 'buy it now' on that YH. I will tell you that your only hope is to completely ignore the Bargain and Classified Gates.

The ONLY reason why I pulled the trigger on this YH compressor is that I think I will eventually upgrade from the Nova Freedom.

All I do is "local" pesting, so I will never be filling a "tank"... just the gun.

I don't hunt and I tire really quickly from shooting targets unless I am trying to zero a scope.

Yeah... I know... but as I don't have any higher hopes for my air gunning, I think I can manage it.

I did finally get Chairgun to work!  I needed to upgrade Java on my very old computer.


It is a brilliant program and it confirmed my hold overs at 55-60 yards.

So, I am not obsessed!  I am not obsessed  I am not obsessed...

I am not obsessed!  :o ::) :P :-\ 8)


Chuckle...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 17, 2019, 05:18:08 PM
Ah hah.... another sure sign.... you were not satisfied until you got Chairgun to work..... you're doomed !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on June 17, 2019, 05:27:43 PM
I am taring down my Crosman 760 from my youth. Some of you grey beards remember those days, right? Well it`s finally time to rebuild this gun so I may as well get started.

I also am moving my VMX to it`s new lovely wood stock that just came in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 17, 2019, 05:29:40 PM
Quote from: avator on June 17, 2019, 05:18:08 PM
Ah hah.... another sure sign.... you were not satisfied until you got Chairgun to work..... you're doomed !!!

Sigh...  yes, I am doomed...

But everything has to pass through the approval of the "Boss".

Her name is baby.  Or Baby... or Master... (chuckle)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 17, 2019, 05:41:41 PM
Quote from: avator on June 17, 2019, 03:26:47 PM
Don, why not coil it in a bucket of ice?
Probably because I have better things to keep cold with my ice  ;) ;D Besides I have not seen the head temperature go above 59*C yet so my Rube Goldberg rig is keeping the cooling water well below critical temperatures.  ;D ;D
 My owners manual says max temperature for the heads is 75*C
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 17, 2019, 05:44:10 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on June 17, 2019, 05:41:41 PM
Quote from: avator on June 17, 2019, 03:26:47 PM
Don, why not coil it in a bucket of ice?
Probably because I have better things to keep cold with my ice  ;) ;D Besides I have not seen the head temperature go above 59*C yet so my Rube Goldberg rig is keeping the cooling water well below critical temperatures.  ;D ;D
 My owners manual says max temperature for the heads is 75*C
Good deal, on both counts. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 17, 2019, 05:45:00 PM
Quote from: Big Rick on June 17, 2019, 05:27:43 PM
I am taring down my Crosman 760 from my youth. Some of you grey beards remember those days, right? Well it`s finally time to rebuild this gun so I may as well get started.

I also am moving my VMX to it`s new lovely wood stock that just came in.
Sir, I will kindly have you know.. this is NOT grey.... it's chrome..  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 17, 2019, 05:47:55 PM
 ;) ;D My beard is not grey it would actually be white if my child bride didn't get cranky when I forget the Just For Men Medium Brown. :P ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on June 17, 2019, 06:35:07 PM
Fixed the Y.H. compressor.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 17, 2019, 06:35:31 PM
Quote from: avator on June 17, 2019, 05:45:00 PM
Quote from: Big Rick on June 17, 2019, 05:27:43 PM
I am taring down my Crosman 760 from my youth. Some of you grey beards remember those days, right? Well it`s finally time to rebuild this gun so I may as well get started.

I also am moving my VMX to it`s new lovely wood stock that just came in.
Sir, I will kindly have you know.. this is NOT grey.... it's chrome..  8)

Try WHITE!   And like straw.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on June 17, 2019, 06:42:08 PM
Just catching up on anything I missed on GTA over the weekend. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 17, 2019, 08:16:21 PM
Just got done weighing up about 400 of my 19.6 grainers I cast today, it was a good run.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Seanh on June 17, 2019, 08:30:28 PM
Worked on my old Beeman Crow Magnum theoben Eliminator. I think I found the problem to be the fill valve for the gas Ram. Will likely be ordering a new valve in the next couple of days. Hopefully, that's the problem. Then I can get it sold
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 17, 2019, 10:03:25 PM
While returning from a hike, I drove right past a dairy farm.  I looked around for some workers or other activity but nothing was happening at that moment that I could spy.  I’m going to have to stop by again and see if I can make contact with someone to inquire if they would be interested in me coming by with my air powered pea shooters and maybe helping lower the pest problem around the place.  One can only hope.  It’s only a half hour drive away from the house.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 18, 2019, 01:22:48 PM
Last night I picked up all the plastic pop bottles, cans, 2x4 w/golf tees, swinger, resettables, and paper targets that were out in the yard from Fathers day Shooting Marathon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 18, 2019, 09:33:47 PM
Spent the whole day upgrading the 17 cal marauder and getting it tuned
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on June 18, 2019, 10:00:24 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 18, 2019, 01:22:48 PM
Last night I picked up all the plastic pop bottles, cans, 2x4 w/golf tees, swinger, resettables, and paper targets that were out in the yard from Fathers day Shooting Marathon.

Cool no pics?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2019, 07:13:45 AM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on June 18, 2019, 10:00:24 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 18, 2019, 01:22:48 PM
Last night I picked up all the plastic pop bottles, cans, 2x4 w/golf tees, swinger, resettables, and paper targets that were out in the yard from Fathers day Shooting Marathon.

Cool no pics?

Just the one I posted here...
 https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=129628.msg155768650#msg155768650 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=129628.msg155768650#msg155768650)
 that I took early on.
At that point I didn't know it was going to turn into an all day event with me dragging out anything I could shoot at.
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 19, 2019, 08:35:34 AM
I'll be starting the process of reporting a fraud to ebay on the $56 YH compressor deal and contacting my bank today. Just another adventure in the world of airgunning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 19, 2019, 10:07:32 AM
Quote from: avator on June 19, 2019, 08:35:34 AM
I'll be starting the process of reporting a fraud to ebay on the $56 YH compressor deal and contacting my bank today. Just another adventure in the world of airgunning.

Sorry to hear that Bill.

What happened that "enlightened" you as to this being a scam? Glad it wasn't a greater loss!

Best wishes,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 19, 2019, 10:12:15 AM
I explained it beginning here....
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=159316.msg155769936#msg155769936 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=159316.msg155769936#msg155769936)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 19, 2019, 10:20:30 AM
Thanks. I just read it: you've done some excellent critical thinking and sleuthing on this matter. Truly, Avator, you are a beacon, er...model, for us younger (in spirit, if not in age) ones to follow.

WELL DONE!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 19, 2019, 10:39:49 AM
LOL... thanks Arche.
Hopefully everyone will recover as well. It may take a little time but like I said.... I never gamble with what I can't afford to lose.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 19, 2019, 12:57:55 PM
Striker stock finally stripped and sanded (yeah yeah, it's Beech, it won't finish well...pfffttt). Now for the fun part....rest will get posted in the right Gate when I'm done and those who've seen my stock refinishes know I don't quit til it's exactly how I want it :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on June 19, 2019, 01:36:59 PM
Quote from: Seanh on June 17, 2019, 08:30:28 PM
Worked on my old Beeman Crow Magnum theoben Eliminator. I think I found the problem to be the fill valve for the gas Ram. Will likely be ordering a new valve in the next couple of days. Hopefully, that's the problem. Then I can get it sold

What's the serial Number of your Theoben (Beeman) and caliber?

I'd possibly be in line for it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 19, 2019, 04:56:43 PM
Just got done tinkering with making pellet tin labels, the next one will be for the "Magnum Hunters" :D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on June 19, 2019, 05:03:01 PM
Set up a bright orange 'Cable buried here stake' to help judge under hold.
It's strong enough to stop the 33 grain pellets and not get broken.
Makes a nice sound and works better for me then a paper target.
I just put blue tape with a mark on it and get instant results.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 19, 2019, 08:57:21 PM
Quote from: avator on June 19, 2019, 08:35:34 AM
I'll be starting the process of reporting a fraud to ebay on the $56 YH compressor deal and contacting my bank today. Just another adventure in the world of airgunning.
I’m glad that I didn’t jump on that.  I almost did a quick draw on it.  I’m still having a hard time spending money on a compressor, cheap or not.  That’s just me I guess.  I hope that it works out for the good for everyone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 20, 2019, 06:39:58 AM
I made some different labels than previous, I need to make them for my hollow points and .25's too yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2019, 08:28:23 AM
Nice Tins there Wayne!

Bill, sorry to hear that turned out to be a scam... I was too broke leery on it from the beginning  to grab an oar and jump in the boat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 20, 2019, 08:36:18 AM
Thanks Scott !!! The small tin's will be travelling USPS today in good trade 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 20, 2019, 09:00:35 AM
It's all good... worse part about it was telling Betty Lou it is a scam after her originally telling me I didn't need it. Her response was a simple.. "Oh Really?".... nuff said.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2019, 09:02:03 AM
Hope that wasn't accompanied with "The Eye Roll"... I know I screwed up when that happens.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 20, 2019, 10:18:36 AM
I didn't notice the eye roll... probably because I was doing my best to avoid eye contact.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 20, 2019, 12:02:34 PM
You guys in the first picture crack me up!


And if I had needed a compressor, I would be the second picture.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on June 20, 2019, 03:19:29 PM
I finally figured out what was keeping my VMX from cocking in it`s new luxurious wood stock. Well worth the effort.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 20, 2019, 06:50:17 PM
Bill, sorry to hear the compressor was a scam. I didn't do much. Got rained out at 1030am, home by 1130am. Did some GTA stuff. Took a nap and then when I woke up I went out into the yard and saw a squirrel. Got the .177 marauder and missed twice. Came back in and got the 22 caliber marauder out and gave it ten minutes and went back out and stayed back a little further and seen him up in a tree. Lights out! Now back on GTA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 20, 2019, 09:20:41 PM
I’m thinking about finally taking the RS78 back down and attempting a SSG and lightening the hammer.  Maybe do a little more polishing on the wood stock and taking the CF wrap off of the shroud and giving it a flat black or satin black paint job. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2019, 09:46:46 PM
I cleaned out an old plastic truck toolbox so I put all my PVC target stands in there plus all my spinners and steel plates.  I modified the half picnic table on the grandkids fort to a platform to hold the toolbox.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 20, 2019, 09:54:13 PM
I have one of the original Steelplinkers swingers that you drove into the ground.
Didn’t like doing that so I asked Dave C for a base.
I also have a two paddle swinger that I tried to put together with the steelplinkers...
I used JB Weld Epoxy to hole the Yellow one on.
I guess I will have to use the regular JB Weld or have it welded on...
 https://youtu.be/LSIxHW37XQQ
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 20, 2019, 10:11:29 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on June 20, 2019, 09:54:13 PM
I have one of the original Steelplinkers swingers that you drove into the ground.
Didn’t like doing that so I asked Dave C for a base.
I also have a two paddle swinger that I tried to put together with the steelplinkers...
I used JB Weld Epoxy to hole the Yellow one on.
I guess I will have to use the regular JB Weld or have it welded on...
 https://youtu.be/LSIxHW37XQQ

Frank, nice target set up. Hope you get the errant component welded soon. What distance were you shooting?

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 21, 2019, 07:34:22 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2019, 09:46:46 PM
I cleaned out an old plastic truck toolbox so I put all my PVC target stands in there plus all my spinners and steel plates.  I modified the half picnic table on the grandkids fort to a platform to hold the toolbox.
Sorry Dan but that 'fort' would no longer belong to the Grandkids if it was on my property.... perfect 'sniper' outpost. Just add camo cover and a swivel stool right in the center.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 21, 2019, 08:19:21 AM
Quote from: avator on June 21, 2019, 07:34:22 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2019, 09:46:46 PM
I cleaned out an old plastic truck toolbox so I put all my PVC target stands in there plus all my spinners and steel plates.  I modified the half picnic table on the grandkids fort to a platform to hold the toolbox.
Sorry Dan but that 'fort' would no longer belong to the Grandkids if it was on my property.... perfect 'sniper' outpost. Just add camo cover and a swivel stool right in the center.

I agree. (chuckle)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on June 21, 2019, 11:00:41 AM
I bought a new crosman 760 to put a rifled barrel in, which I have done. It took a while to get it back together but it is shooting fine. I would never recommend this gun to anyone. I didn't realize how badly they had cheapened this thing. Sad, very sad.

Archie, Zip ties are the way to go with that. A couple good sized ones and I`ll guarantee it will stay put.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on June 21, 2019, 03:16:21 PM
Gave the Hatsan's a Rem-Oil rubdown. Like to rub oil on the metal now and then and rub out the excess and dirt/rust on all these rifles.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/W55NPG.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plW55NPGj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 21, 2019, 04:07:10 PM
Just played with my Diana D460 which up until today was a laser. Today It is all over the place so first up install known good scope second tear it down and find the problem. This was my second adult AG the first was my GAMO Whisper Fusion .177. All I have done since the main spring broke 5 years ago is shoot her once I installed a new Vortek spring kit . If is not a bad seal I will try an ARH spring kit this time I really enjoy shooting the D460 it keeps me focused when I shoot it for the best groups possible.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 21, 2019, 05:21:15 PM
Quote from: avator on June 21, 2019, 07:34:22 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2019, 09:46:46 PM
I cleaned out an old plastic truck toolbox so I put all my PVC target stands in there plus all my spinners and steel plates.  I modified the half picnic table on the grandkids fort to a platform to hold the toolbox.
Sorry Dan but that 'fort' would no longer belong to the Grandkids if it was on my property.... perfect 'sniper' outpost. Just add camo cover and a swivel stool right in the center.
You did notice the chair in the "fort"?
Exactly where I sit to ambush those tree rats.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 21, 2019, 05:22:38 PM
YES !!!   I see that now. Now for the camo cover. Oh, and mini fridge....  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 21, 2019, 05:58:33 PM
I guess I finished up my quest to find the favorite pellet for my Hatsan Edge. Two days in a row the H&N Sport Baracuda 10.65 gr. pellet won the tightest group. I didn't get to shoot 25 or 30 yard test today only the 20 yard.
And yes I couldn't resist some grilled squash and hamburger patties for lunch.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 21, 2019, 06:28:49 PM
Just tested the .177 H&N sniper mags  and trying to order some from Hatsanusa.com.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 21, 2019, 09:26:08 PM
Introduced the Grand-daughter to her new M.M. tuned Flying Dragon's XS-12.
 She loves it and shot very well.
We spent the afternoon shooting together and the Lil stinker was hitting cans from 20 clear out to 35 yards!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on June 21, 2019, 09:46:27 PM
I installed the Delrin muzzle brakes from SpiralGrove (Kirk) on my Hw30S and HW35E.  After installing them, I shot both more than a few time to see if I had altered their POI's.  After confirming the sightings, I went back inside to get out of the hellish heat and humidity.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on June 22, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
Going trough every airgunsite on the internet to find out what my next gun will be, at first i was set for a pcp, a hatsan bt65 .22, very powerful but low shotcount, then a hatsan flash .177 or at44 .177, cause i dont have a powerful 177 pcp, but not so many shots from the flash either, then a hw95 came crawling in my head, would love one in 177,but i have so many good 177 rifles and if i get a 22 the hw97k would be jelaous i think...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 22, 2019, 06:21:28 AM
Not sure what but I plan on getting into something air gun today.
We are going to close out the month of June before 2 week summer shutdown at work which begins Monday. I will go into the office this morning and finish up all my paperwork. I need to get all BOLs into the system from yesterday so I'm going in early. I should be out of there by 8am. Then Betty Lou wants to make the run to Andalusia 30 miles from home for breakfast and shopping. The rest of the weekend is mine.... from there I have a few projects planned at work next week during shutdown before a 9 day break for me.
This is the time of year I try to work on my home and air gun projects... and they sure have been piling up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on June 22, 2019, 01:14:59 PM
I tried to look up 3/4" Rifle Slings for my HW 35E only to find it is next to impossible to find! I haven't found one yet out of leather or nylon or anything.  All slings are 1" and wider.

And half the ads won't specify if 3/4" until you click enough to get or see enough information telling you it's a waste of time.
I have gotten to the point of making one with leather and letting all the sling makers know there is a market for 3/4" wide slings.

Especially if you own a 35 E!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Stikkershokk on June 22, 2019, 01:29:02 PM
I bought spraypaint
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on June 22, 2019, 02:23:12 PM
I went to PA & ordered 3 more Brownell's needle oiler bottles. Lost the third one from the first set I need to put all these tubes of Pellgun oil in. Every seal kit comes with a tube of Pellgun oil. Didn't find Beeman silver bears @ 12.65gr at PA. Just H&N Excite silver bears (called hollow points now?) @ 13.00gr. A wee bit heavier. I wanna try them in the Umarex/Colt SAA & the Crosman model 99. One guy said RWS domed cycle through it real easy. So maybe the Gamo hunter domed 15.42gr will work as well?
  Anyway, those small Brownell's needle oilers are darn handy for various lubricants I use. And I'm running low on the Beeman silver bears as well. I hope they work well in the model 99 & SAA Colt. I have'em in .177 & .22 calibers.
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on June 22, 2019, 05:14:31 PM
Built a new target holder/ pellet trap for long range shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 22, 2019, 05:47:26 PM
The Rocker1 Suppressor, I received a little while ago, is already gracing my Stormrider Gen I. 
Thanks David!


(GRACE = Elegance, Suppleness, finesse, etc. . . .)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Deckard1973 on June 22, 2019, 08:01:39 PM
Decided to re-visit the RWS Meisterkugeln 14.0grn Professional line in my modded MRod. 

Nope.  It still did not like them.  After 20 pellets, I went back to JSB 18.13grns to see if it was me, a fluke, or the wind really ws that bad.
Nope.  If i did my part, I was hitting 9s, 10,s with a three 8s (using the 30yd rested target sheet).  The wind was very strong today. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 22, 2019, 09:20:15 PM
Fun day! I got in three shooting sessions--early, mid-day, and just after supper! Best of all, got to work with my two oldest grandsons, teaching them more gun safety and how to shoot their Daisy 880. No way to beat a day like this!

With a full heart,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on June 22, 2019, 09:45:58 PM
I shot a rat!  With an air gun!   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 22, 2019, 10:43:56 PM
Worked most of the day. Came home and shot a couple squirrels. During our weekly trip to Walmart I bought a ratcheting hand clamp to help assist with installing the breech to the airtube (thanks GTA forums), 2 .177 bore brush and mop, 1 25 cal brush and mop, and some crosman 17 cal copper coated pellets 10.6 gr that claim 20% more accurate at 50 yards! Looked at some toolboxes to possibly store my new 12 volt compressor and power supply in as well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 22, 2019, 10:49:33 PM
I had a restless night of sleep last night.  I decided to stop fighting it so I got up just after 5 am and decided to go for a bike ride. 
As I was grabbing my bike out of the back of my Toyota I spied 2 rabbits in my neighbors yard.  They must had known that they were safe because they just sat there chuckling and pointing at me and whispering back and forth.  I gave them the stink eye and one hopped off.  The other was bluffing, I could tell.  He shut up and put his ears back pretending to be tough.  I plan on stalking them tonight after I get home from work.  If either are in my yard, they WILL perish. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on June 23, 2019, 01:44:51 AM
While waiting for our daughter to drop off the 3 grandkids, i took a couple shots at some strawberries that have been appearing on my flagstone wall backstop.


Not sure where they are coming from. I figured if it was an animal, why would they place them there instead of eating them?


If the kids on the other side of the fence are dropping them, they're placing them exactly where i can hit 'em from my bench 46 yards away.  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Imold on June 23, 2019, 07:15:46 AM
Put a Aztec on the Rainstorm and while going through the cabinet I found 5 full tins of .22 pellets I forgot I had.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 23, 2019, 07:20:13 AM
I was up nearly all night reading posts on GTA! (grin/heavy sigh) :'( ;D 8) ??? ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lefusil on June 23, 2019, 07:25:49 AM
Quote from: BackStop on June 23, 2019, 07:20:13 AM
I was up nearly all night reading posts on GTA! (grin/heavy sigh) :'( ;D 8) ??? ::)

Yeah this is easy to do.

Oh and for the record, Kerry, it was extra virgin olive oil in the damper.  I think I am going to try coconut oil next because it has a higher smoke point temperature and is rich in omega 3 fatty acids.   ;)
(sorry for the cross thread reference)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on June 23, 2019, 07:36:45 AM
Quote from: Lefusil on June 23, 2019, 07:25:49 AM
Quote from: BackStop on June 23, 2019, 07:20:13 AM
I was up nearly all night reading posts on GTA! (grin/heavy sigh) :'( ;D 8) ??? ::)

Yeah this is easy to do.

Oh and for the record, Kerry, it was extra virgin olive oil in the damper.  I think I am going to try coconut oil next because it has a higher smoke point temperature and is rich in omega 3 fatty acids.   ;)
(sorry for the cross thread reference)

LOL!  Oh, what a waste of "good" EVOO!  (chuckle)

Please don't waste any "raw" coconut oil!  It tastes so good to make popcorn with!  ;) ;D

Thanks for the reply!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on June 23, 2019, 03:21:43 PM
Quote from: BackStop on June 23, 2019, 07:20:13 AM
I was up nearly all night reading posts on GTA! (grin/heavy sigh) :'( ;D 8) ??? ::)

I've done that!  I don't know whether to laugh or cry......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 23, 2019, 03:58:31 PM
Ran some pellets through what may be the last shooter for the day.
One of my 2240 carbine hpa builds. Not much of the 2240 left in it... maybe the trigger and frame. Now it has a 2260 tube, disco valve (pinned) and foster fill end. 17" chopped and crowned Crosman .177 barrel. Challenger power adjuster. 13xx shoulder stock. And some other stuff I don't remember sticking in it.
It's topped off with a holographic red dot.
If ever was a gun I can shoot off hand, this is it. Awesome 15 - 20 yard duty.... although, I have taken rabbits with heads shots out to 30+ with it and others like it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kels73 on June 23, 2019, 04:47:35 PM
I installed an ARH tune kit in my .22 HW95. The performance change was amazing. It feels like a whole new air rifle!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scratch on June 23, 2019, 05:41:18 PM
Set up a target range at 30 yards in the front yard.
Also, killed pop bottles with my 1377, set up in my garden at 12 yards, pretending that it was the long eared visitor that I had last night. >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 24, 2019, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 22, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
Going trough every airgunsite on the internet to find out what my next gun will be, at first i was set for a pcp, a hatsan bt65 .22, very powerful but low shotcount, then a hatsan flash .177 or at44 .177, cause i dont have a powerful 177 pcp, but not so many shots from the flash either, then a hw95 came crawling in my head, would love one in 177,but i have so many good 177 rifles and if i get a 22 the hw97k would be jelaous i think...
I have 2 95s and an R9.  The HWs are .177 and the R9 is .22.  All great guns.  I prefer them in .177 vs .22 but it is nice to have a .22 break barrel.  The .22 likes the H&N FTTs in 5.53 head size best and many others report the same with their HWs.  Whatever you do keep us posted.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 24, 2019, 02:34:10 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 22, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
Going trough every airgunsite on the internet to find out what my next gun will be, at first i was set for a pcp, a hatsan bt65 .22, very powerful but low shotcount, then a hatsan flash .177 or at44 .177, cause i dont have a powerful 177 pcp, but not so many shots from the flash either, then a hw95 came crawling in my head, would love one in 177,but i have so many good 177 rifles and if i get a 22 the hw97k would be jelaous i think...

Get the 95 in .22, you won't regret it :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on June 24, 2019, 02:51:04 PM
I failed to get my 69 Crosman 760 reassembled correctly. I spent all the time I had today messing with it but no luck. Probably should have sent it to someone who knew what they were doing but that is too easy. Has anyone made a decent video of rebuilding one of the older 760`s? I have looked but not found one that is helpful.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 24, 2019, 03:20:11 PM
I did a fresh cast of 26 grain 25 cals this morning for a Xisico Sentry .25 HC that's headed my way.  I even made a nice custom lable for the tin.  There's 303 in the tin and I only had 7 bad skirts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 24, 2019, 04:11:02 PM
Quote from: Big Rick on June 24, 2019, 02:51:04 PM
I failed to get my 69 Crosman 760 reassembled correctly. I spent all the time I had today messing with it but no luck. Probably should have sent it to someone who knew what they were doing but that is too easy. Has anyone made a decent video of rebuilding one of the older 760`s? I have looked but not found one that is helpful.
If I had to guess I would say that dreaded quad seal is the problem. It's kinda tricky until you've done a couple.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on June 24, 2019, 04:45:04 PM
Took out the
Silver Bullet
from the cabinet and began shooting at 0530.  Being dark I was having a bit of trouble hitting the "opening" steel target on top to release the four below, so I realized at dark I'd definitely need a glassed rifle.  Which one did I choose? I looked at the FWB Sport with its Burris 4-12X and almost leaped for it to set the record out there in the dark straight!

But I didn't get the FWB! I got the R9!  It's glassed with a Nikon 2-7X UCC Monarch 32mm, and the optics are so light clear I shot the opening ring of steel first shot!

As light came slowly I alternated firing and got to the point I could see enough definition in the iron sights of the
Silver Bullet
rifle
(my HW35 E)
to pick them off in the usual outstanding and joyful standard the HW35 E is.

Then I put away the R9 and continued with the 35 E to this minute!  Many dozens of pellets have been shot, and many more will be until it is too dark to fire with open sights.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on June 25, 2019, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 24, 2019, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 22, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
Going trough every airgunsite on the internet to find out what my next gun will be, at first i was set for a pcp, a hatsan bt65 .22, very powerful but low shotcount, then a hatsan flash .177 or at44 .177, cause i dont have a powerful 177 pcp, but not so many shots from the flash either, then a hw95 came crawling in my head, would love one in 177,but i have so many good 177 rifles and if i get a 22 the hw97k would be jelaous i think...
I have 2 95s and an R9.  The HWs are .177 and the R9 is .22.  All great guns.  I prefer them in .177 vs .22 but it is nice to have a .22 break barrel.  The .22 likes the H&N FTTs in 5.53 head size best and many others report the same with their HWs.  Whatever you do keep us posted.
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 24, 2019, 02:34:10 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 22, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
Going trough every airgunsite on the internet to find out what my next gun will be, at first i was set for a pcp, a hatsan bt65 .22, very powerful but low shotcount, then a hatsan flash .177 or at44 .177, cause i dont have a powerful 177 pcp, but not so many shots from the flash either, then a hw95 came crawling in my head, would love one in 177,but i have so many good 177 rifles and if i get a 22 the hw97k would be jelaous i think...

Get the 95 in .22, you won't regret it :)

Yes, one or the other, probably maybe...just gonna read more about the Hatsan 155 torpedo… Who doesn´t want a beutiful heavy turkish lady to boss you around...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on June 26, 2019, 10:03:33 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 25, 2019, 01:02:26 PM

Yes, one or the other, probably maybe...just gonna read more about the Hatsan 155 torpedo… Who doesn´t want a beutiful heavy turkish lady to boss you around...
Hopefully, this Turkish lady doesn't get a one way ticket into the lake, like the other one  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on June 26, 2019, 10:09:30 AM
Not today, but this past weekend, I'd decided to send all my cardboard gun boxes off to the recycling center. I have this habit of needing to save all the packaging of things I buy. I think I may have a hoarding potential. I try to fight this behavior. Plus, they were just taking up too much valuable space in my basement.  There, now I have free spaces..................to fill with more "toys"  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 26, 2019, 10:39:53 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 25, 2019, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 24, 2019, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 22, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
Going trough every airgunsite on the internet to find out what my next gun will be, at first i was set for a pcp, a hatsan bt65 .22, very powerful but low shotcount, then a hatsan flash .177 or at44 .177, cause i dont have a powerful 177 pcp, but not so many shots from the flash either, then a hw95 came crawling in my head, would love one in 177,but i have so many good 177 rifles and if i get a 22 the hw97k would be jelaous i think...
I have 2 95s and an R9.  The HWs are .177 and the R9 is .22.  All great guns.  I prefer them in .177 vs .22 but it is nice to have a .22 break barrel.  The .22 likes the H&N FTTs in 5.53 head size best and many others report the same with their HWs.  Whatever you do keep us posted.
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 24, 2019, 02:34:10 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 22, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
Going trough every airgunsite on the internet to find out what my next gun will be, at first i was set for a pcp, a hatsan bt65 .22, very powerful but low shotcount, then a hatsan flash .177 or at44 .177, cause i dont have a powerful 177 pcp, but not so many shots from the flash either, then a hw95 came crawling in my head, would love one in 177,but i have so many good 177 rifles and if i get a 22 the hw97k would be jelaous i think...

Get the 95 in .22, you won't regret it :)

Yes, one or the other, probably maybe...just gonna read more about the Hatsan 155 torpedo… Who doesn´t want a beutiful heavy turkish lady to boss you around...
Have one, just not in springer/gas ram form...lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on June 26, 2019, 01:03:02 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on June 26, 2019, 10:03:33 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 25, 2019, 01:02:26 PM

Yes, one or the other, probably maybe...just gonna read more about the Hatsan 155 torpedo… Who doesn´t want a beutiful heavy turkish lady to boss you around...
Hopefully, this Turkish lady doesn't get a one way ticket into the lake, like the other one  ;D

Hehe, no i hope not, but i do have a couple german ladys i think i will send down to check how deep it is...(Hw50s that is, one of the best airguns ever built, and i manage to get 2 lemons…)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on June 26, 2019, 01:04:20 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 26, 2019, 10:39:53 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 25, 2019, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 24, 2019, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 22, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
Going trough every airgunsite on the internet to find out what my next gun will be, at first i was set for a pcp, a hatsan bt65 .22, very powerful but low shotcount, then a hatsan flash .177 or at44 .177, cause i dont have a powerful 177 pcp, but not so many shots from the flash either, then a hw95 came crawling in my head, would love one in 177,but i have so many good 177 rifles and if i get a 22 the hw97k would be jelaous i think...
I have 2 95s and an R9.  The HWs are .177 and the R9 is .22.  All great guns.  I prefer them in .177 vs .22 but it is nice to have a .22 break barrel.  The .22 likes the H&N FTTs in 5.53 head size best and many others report the same with their HWs.  Whatever you do keep us posted.
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 24, 2019, 02:34:10 AM
Quote from: AG72 on June 22, 2019, 06:06:58 AM
Going trough every airgunsite on the internet to find out what my next gun will be, at first i was set for a pcp, a hatsan bt65 .22, very powerful but low shotcount, then a hatsan flash .177 or at44 .177, cause i dont have a powerful 177 pcp, but not so many shots from the flash either, then a hw95 came crawling in my head, would love one in 177,but i have so many good 177 rifles and if i get a 22 the hw97k would be jelaous i think...

Get the 95 in .22, you won't regret it :)

Yes, one or the other, probably maybe...just gonna read more about the Hatsan 155 torpedo… Who doesn´t want a beutiful heavy turkish lady to boss you around...
Have one, just not in springer/gas ram form...lol.

So how hold sensitive is she? No, i don´t need to now, just could´nt miss the open goal hehe!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Skillet on June 26, 2019, 01:06:13 PM
Yesterday I stuck a self-adhesive clear vinyl nubbie, a bumpah - onto the smooth wood butt of my Diana 24 and I like it.  It does two good things: it is a grippy little cushion that the rifle rests on, instead bruising its wooden back end more than it already is and two, it stabilizes the butt of the rifle in my shoulder while shooting and improves consistency.  "Hey nice nub!"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Paulemar on June 26, 2019, 03:02:12 PM
I swapped some different guns & scopes around and sighted a couple of the guns in. The  .30 Wildcat MK2 is @ 50 yds & the .177 Streamline at 25. The Streamline will stay at that sight-in range as that is my squirrel gun & typical shooting range. I might adjust the Wildcat out to 75 at some point but I had other things that needed done today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on June 27, 2019, 11:58:40 AM
Quote from: skillet on June 26, 2019, 01:06:13 PM
Yesterday I stuck a self-adhesive clear vinyl nubbie, a bumpah - onto the smooth wood butt of my Diana 24 and I like it.  It does two good things: it is a grippy little cushion that the rifle rests on, instead bruising its wooden back end more than it already is and two, it stabilizes the butt of the rifle in my shoulder while shooting and improves consistency.  "Hey nice nub!"

That's not a bad idea. One of the problems I have with springers is getting the shoulder pressure consistent. Maybe a little nub like that would help.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Dead Springer on June 27, 2019, 12:28:52 PM
Re-did the milk crate and rubber mulch pellet trap.  Then took the Maximus off the wall for the first time in a year to see if it still shot the same.  48 shots, 24fps deviation, 18fpe.  I'm surprised the settings have stayed put so long.  I need to get down to one gun so they don't sit on the wall idle so long... Yeah right!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on June 28, 2019, 12:22:07 PM
     I was bored. So I had already de-tuned my spring powered .177 Optimus, which made it a very smooth shooting rifle, and sighted it in for 20 yards. I had ordered a F4 air rifle from field supply for $58 shipped, and decided I would use the barrel off the Optimus with the sights, on the F4 when it arrives for another project gun to give to a friend of mine.
     I had already shortened up a badly bent barrel from my .22 Titan and added a fake LDC  to it to aid in cocking it. I put that barrel on the Optimus, and to my surprise, it had the same zero as the stock .177 barrel so all was good.
      I have decided to drill and tap all the extra F4 barrels that have no sights so I can put open sights on them. Was even thinking about a Hatsan rear sight on a Crosman barrel to see if it was any better. Things to do while idle and healing up from surgery, LOL.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 28, 2019, 03:41:59 PM
This morning I cast up 369 good .22 Magnum Hunter pellets @ 23g., I only had 17 bad ones from the whole batch.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159634.0;attach=276124;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Walther on June 28, 2019, 04:19:01 PM
No pics but i decided to make an FT stock for my much modded cr600 .22. It will be a mix of maple , cocobolo and aluminum shiny bits. I'm using my other stock I built for rough guidelines although 1322 is mucho diff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 45Bravo on June 28, 2019, 05:46:36 PM
I wrote a guest blog for Pyramyd Air on the Smith & Wesson 78-79G series.

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2019/06/smith-wesson-78g-and-79g-target-pistols-part-5/ (https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2019/06/smith-wesson-78g-and-79g-target-pistols-part-5/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 28, 2019, 07:27:02 PM
Found a mud flap off a dump truck,  I cut it into pieces to fit my pellet trap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 01, 2019, 10:08:50 PM
Matt came by today and we shot the snot out of some new targets.
Introduced him to the cheap dollar store lollipops and my new 'toss the pellet back at you' shooting trees.
 ;D
Also filled his air tank before he left.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 01, 2019, 11:05:50 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on July 01, 2019, 10:08:50 PM
Matt came by today and we shot the snot out of some new targets.
Introduced him to the cheap dollar store lollipops and my new 'toss the pellet back at you' shooting trees.
 ;D
Also filled his air tank before he left.
Good on you for hosting s great shootout!  It’s good to have friends.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: yourmallthat1 on July 01, 2019, 11:26:51 PM
I received the refurbished Hatsan QE flash Friday I put about 3 shots through it then. Today  received the Yong Heng Air Pump so I got it up and running. to the outdoors I went after finding a old crossman scope that I threw on just for fun.
Well about 3 shots with the scope a adjustment 1 full turn up and a 1/4 to the left  I hit two chicken eggs at about 60-75 feet.
So for more distance 100 yard was a 1 letter pop bottle with the bottom headed my way.  1st shot a miss 2 shot miss so up a few more clicks on the scope and bang. three hits in a row.
so hopefully tomorrow I get to use some paper at about 60 yards and actually see what king of groups I get. hopefully everyone had a good day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 02, 2019, 09:18:11 AM
Worked on the covered outdoor shootin range...
As I mentioned in the "What you shootin' gate, we have a 12' wide wrap around deck. The front is adorned with the many antique and old school stuff that had been left here on the 100 year old farm/home stead over the years. The back has become quite the catch all.
You'll notice in the first pic, there is a door leading inside to 2 spare rooms. The first houses Betty Lou's computer and the air compressors. The next is airguns and a tinker bench.
The next pic shows 31yds to the pellet target trap measure with the Tasco rangefinder.
It's backed with high strength steel automotive blanks to stop stray pellets. It's made to set up many shooting configurations such as paper, paintballs, cans or whatever. (as seen in the 3rd pic) I have a hose down there for clean up.
It's all lighted for night shooting.
The last pic is from the target back to the bench.
Next step is to move some of that junk out to one of the outbuildings or down the road to the bulk trash pick up area...  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 02, 2019, 09:23:18 AM
Bring on the rain.... we don't care.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on July 02, 2019, 12:09:45 PM
HEY! I want one of those.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 02, 2019, 01:06:25 PM
I checked tracking on my Wildcat that is supposed to be delivered tomorrow and I looked at the trees and bushes and assessed the wind, pretending that I was going to have time to shoot at that moment. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 02, 2019, 01:13:12 PM
 Very cool shooting lane Bill! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 02, 2019, 02:30:44 PM
Thanks Brett... I been in and out all morning shooting and coming in to cool down some. The fans help but hot air is still hot air. the next couple of days promise to be high 90's to 100*. Humidity is the killer though. Best bet is to get out around 5am until 8 or 9 when it gets hot quickly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 02, 2019, 02:38:03 PM
It's not the heat and humidity that bothers me so much its them bugs, the mosquito's are bad enough but the deer flies and them gnat's are terrible right now.  It seems like the gnats try to dive bomb at my eyeballs, then I can't see nothing worth a darn when I have a bug in my eye.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on July 02, 2019, 03:59:07 PM
I bought uglymike's HW35E.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 03, 2019, 02:40:50 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on July 02, 2019, 03:59:07 PM
I bought uglymike's HW35E.


Nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 03, 2019, 02:42:58 PM
 Swapped the .177  24" barrel back onto the 2240 rifle.   I keep going back and forth between 16 1/2" and 24". ::)

The shorter is a little handier, but the longer is quieter..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 03, 2019, 04:42:43 PM
That's a very nice lane bill.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 03, 2019, 04:48:25 PM
Thanks, it's nice to pop out that door and take a few shots then jump back inside to the a/c. I can drop another tarp on the left side of the bench in the colder months and fire up a torpedo or propane heater.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 03, 2019, 06:18:46 PM
I've been working on my target box adding pieces of a truck mud flap I found at work.
6 pumps on the Benji 342 passes right through but did no damage to the back of the box, so I'm going just line the back with a couple pieces.

The hanging rubber flap doesn't have the exact effect I wanted because it's a bit stiff, but it seems to be a decent material.

Ideally I'd like something a bit thicker but more pliable and floppy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 03, 2019, 06:39:32 PM
Picked up a Cannon print/scan/copier at Walmart on sale for $19 for printing targets... Heck, at that price I could just throw it out when it runs out of ink.
The black refill is $17 and the color is $22.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on July 03, 2019, 06:42:05 PM
Quote from: avator on July 03, 2019, 06:39:32 PM
Picked up a Cannon print/scan/copier at Walmart on sale for $19 for printing targets... Heck, at that price I could just throw it out when it runs out of ink.
The black refill is $17 and the color is $22.
. . . just throw it out . . . .  <---  So true!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 03, 2019, 06:45:50 PM
Quote from: avator on July 03, 2019, 06:39:32 PM
Picked up a Cannon print/scan/copier at Walmart on sale for $19 for printing targets... Heck, at that price I could just throw it out when it runs out of ink.
The black refill is $17 and the color is $22.

 Heck I have seen people turn a printer into a automatic target dispenser.
As far as your nice sheltered range could you make like a mudroom out of it and put in gun ports? I t would keep the cool in and the hot out if you could vent some ac to it ;) OK maybe that's my pipe dream LOL Carry on .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 03, 2019, 06:46:59 PM
I bought one a few years ago for $40. I used it so rarely that the ink dried in it. It won't work now. Betty Lou said.. "Can't you fix it?".
Nope, not work the effort. Best bet would be just use it as a scanner but they all scan now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 03, 2019, 06:51:33 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on July 03, 2019, 06:45:50 PM
Quote from: avator on July 03, 2019, 06:39:32 PM
Picked up a Cannon print/scan/copier at Walmart on sale for $19 for printing targets... Heck, at that price I could just throw it out when it runs out of ink.
The black refill is $17 and the color is $22.

 Heck I have seen people turn a printer into a automatic target dispenser.
As far as your nice sheltered range could you make like a mudroom out of it and put in gun ports? I t would keep the cool in and the hot out if you could vent some ac to it ;) OK maybe that's my pipe dream LOL Carry on .
LOL.... it's so close to that back door that I can pop out and shoot a couple mags and pop back in and check on the GTA while I cool off.  Works out well.
While outside I scan the perimeter for pest invaders.
Also the security cameras are monitored from that room.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 03, 2019, 06:56:25 PM
Speaking of pipe dreams... 4 camera security systems are so cheap now. I think I paid $60 for the one in the shop. I'm thinking grab another one that comes with 2 cameras. One on the shooter, one on the target. The files can be clipped and merged to make some shooting vids....  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 03, 2019, 07:15:32 PM
 Is that hardwired with a hard drive tpe memory ? I'm kinda clueless whats what on ebay etc, I have a wireless setup now but do not like it's security issues.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 04, 2019, 07:46:06 AM
Yep, hardwired to a 500bg hard drive. I don't use the cloud app, just local network.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 45Bravo on July 05, 2019, 12:08:15 AM
I was given a dead Beeman P17 by fellow member UNK.

Today I resealed it to do a Pyramyd Air blog, about resealing these pistols.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 05, 2019, 10:04:03 AM
Quote from: 45Bravo on July 05, 2019, 12:08:15 AM
I was given a dead Beeman P17 by fellow member UNK.

Today I resealed it to do a Pyramyd Air blog, about resealing these pistols.

I've got to watch this. My P17 chrony numbers are all over the place.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: john12865 on July 05, 2019, 03:13:15 PM
I took my springer to the range today, I like it for small game hunting when a .22 LR is way over kill for squirrels or rabbits. All my shots on them are typically under 20 yards, most at around 10 yards. It's accurate and does the job. No worries about misses or loud reports when a .22lr rim fire can travel 1.5 miles. A pellet rifle is ideal in my area for small game hunting and does the job at at much less expense and with a much less dangerous shorter range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on July 05, 2019, 04:29:38 PM
I installed a Hatsan regulator in my Galatian, shot 5 shots, refilled it with air and am letting it sit to check for leaks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 05, 2019, 05:04:12 PM
Swapping scopes around on the .22 Maximus and preparing for it's new wood furniture. Who knows, I may scrounge up enough stuff to sell to upgrade it with a lever action repeater breech.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 06, 2019, 07:51:57 PM
Moved the scope back one notch on my Zombie-rod. Re-sighted with JSB 25.39 gr pellets and shot a magazine of H&N sniper magnums also. I also swapped out the picatinny rail on the bottom of my armada for a longer one that has enough room for the sling attachment and a bipod.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 06, 2019, 07:57:31 PM
A first for me, and I think it was a first for the old Sheridan I just got too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 06, 2019, 08:03:22 PM
Dan the reason that I edited your post is because it's a paintball gun, it's something the rules don't allow on this forum, airguns only.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 45Bravo on July 06, 2019, 08:20:29 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on July 06, 2019, 08:03:22 PM
Dan the reason that I edited your post is because it's a paintball gun, it's something the rules don't allow on this forum, airguns only.

If this is an airgun only forum where does the Benjamin airbow fit in that category?

It is not designed to shoot pellets or BB.

And is airsoft considered an airgun?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 06, 2019, 08:22:22 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on July 06, 2019, 08:03:22 PM
Dan the reason that I edited your post is because it's a paintball gun, it's something the rules don't allow on this forum, airguns only.

Sorry, I must have forgot that one since I had NO interest at all in paintball guns when I read the rules. I think we tend to dismiss things/rules that don't apply to us when we read them.  I just got it because it is an old Sheridan and is the same as the pellet guns below the barrel. It fits my collection of Sheridan's nicely, I may get a CapChur someday too for the same reason, (just another type of C02 airgun IMO). I am not arguing against the rule, just explaining my thinking. I am sure the board could get cluttered without restrictions and narrowing the scope to just Metal BB and Pellet Guns only.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 06, 2019, 08:41:41 PM
Quote from: 45Bravo on July 06, 2019, 08:20:29 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on July 06, 2019, 08:03:22 PM
Dan the reason that I edited your post is because it's a paintball gun, it's something the rules don't allow on this forum, airguns only.

1.)   If this is an airgun only forum where does the Benjamin airbow fit in that category?

 It is not designed to shoot pellets or BB.

2.)   And is airsoft considered an airgun?

1.)  IDK
2.)  According to the rules I just re-read airsoft discussions are not allowed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 06, 2019, 08:50:40 PM
I would think that an airbow would be considered an airgun myself but I could be wrong, there's nothing in the rules about them ???  Many of the airbows will shoot pellets also I think in some cases.  Seneca would be a good example of an airgun that shoots both pellets and arrows.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 06, 2019, 09:07:34 PM
Ordered a couple of tins of Crosman wads.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 06, 2019, 10:41:26 PM
Introduced a young man at the campground to what a vintage H9A pumper pistol can do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on July 06, 2019, 10:54:42 PM
Two projects:
1. I hacked a 140 foot path through waist-high kudzu to an area with a couple of ground hog borrows. Technically I'm about half way done with the planned route, but that was enough for the 90 minutes or so that I put in. It was hot and sweaty work; fortunately, no sun to contend with. I nice work out actually, so I'm kind of looking forward to the next round.

2. Did a pellet velocity measurement before and after hitting a squirrel body. Results are posted in the hunting gate, but it was interesting to see how much energy was imparted to the squirrel by either a dome or wad cutter pellet. That was done right at the muzzle; for the next test I try it at a realistic range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: throbinskin on July 09, 2019, 01:41:44 AM
shot 200 pellets today!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 09, 2019, 01:52:50 AM
I haven't shot anything today at all but it's a very young day 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 09, 2019, 11:11:11 AM
I'm designing 3 x 5 index cards that will be used to record the target results at different yardages for a particular pellet. I will have a column for date, # shots, distance to target, CTC group size, group distance from POA,  temperature, wind, hold, scope or open sights, etc. I'll have a Divider in the Box labeled for each airgun.  Help me remember the target results when comparing different pellets, also will give me a record of improvement in the groups.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Walther on July 09, 2019, 11:20:18 AM
Today I adjusted the flat top piston in my 1322 carbine.It had gotten out of adjustement somehow so it was not pumping smoothly. After a teardown , adjustment and re install it is happily send .22  jsb's down range with little pumping effort:) Almost made me not hate pumping for a minute..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 09, 2019, 03:27:55 PM
I cast up some more .22 Hunter pellets this morning, my Crosman 150 has had a big appetite recently.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=158948.0;attach=277338;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on July 09, 2019, 03:33:33 PM
I applied the first coat of Scherell's Schaftol on my new rifle, the HW35E, which has Walnut.
The stripes are pretty straight compared to my other 35 E Nickel.

But it's as if the wood on either came from the same trunk.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 09, 2019, 04:24:33 PM
Got busy putting the EB XVI back into service.
New hammer spring, larger Air Tank that increases the LOP and holds 4500 PSI compared to the old 2900 PSI tank.
Still need a custom Reg for the 4500 tank but only fill to 2900 PSI for now.
This is a 50 yard max gun so went with a nice UTG compact scope in 3-12
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6623)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on July 09, 2019, 07:22:28 PM
I swapped the ATN 4K Pro Scope from the Air Speed to the FX.  I want to catch some video of the rat sniping and the Air Speed is just too hot or miss for that small a target.

I mounted a BSA 4-16X44 on the Air Speed and changes the Plenum on the Huma Regulator to a larger size.

Haven’t been able to test the Air Speed with the larger Plenum because the bottom dropped out right after I got the FX zeroed with the ATN 4K Pro, and it’s been raining ever since.

No rat sniping tonight, Fattus Rattus is getting a pass...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 09, 2019, 07:28:22 PM
Neighbors have been out a lot today; so, no shooting as of yet. Drats.

Cleaned the back porch and set up new backer boards for pellet trapping and got ready to do some plinking.

Glad it rained!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on July 09, 2019, 08:10:48 PM
Added a new dehumidifier in my gun cabinet, to control moisture.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 10, 2019, 06:53:11 AM
I wanted to get this video posted later last night but got too tired and had to catch some z's  and I finished it up this morning.  I did use pellets that I cast yesterday for it 8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiZIPyBrhLo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiZIPyBrhLo)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 10, 2019, 07:10:17 AM
Mowed the back yard Range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 10, 2019, 01:17:02 PM
Retrieved some stuff that had been out on consignment..... (i.e. I was starting to miss them!)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 10, 2019, 02:09:11 PM
I LOST an eBay auction on a rather rare one.  :(
I actually expected I would probably loose it, but hey my max bid was the most I'd pay so, all's well and my cash remains for the next one.

I would have been HAPPY to get it for my price though. That's how the cookie crumbles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on July 10, 2019, 02:28:40 PM
Gave up on my rebuild of the 1969 Crosman 760 so I boxed it up and sent it to an approved repair shop. Now I wait.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 10, 2019, 02:43:14 PM
I went to the state land and basically did a little plinking with my Xisico Sentry HC Deluxe .25, I've got some old castings that I decided to start using up, they shoot just as good as the ones that I recently had cast, I gotta cast some more of those now too.  I cast up over 400 of my 19.6 grainers yesterday, I've got a pre smelted pot full of lead that needs to be used 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 10, 2019, 05:21:33 PM
Quote from: Big Rick on July 10, 2019, 02:28:40 PM
Gave up on my rebuild of the 1969 Crosman 760 so I boxed it up and sent it to an approved repair shop. Now I wait.


It'll be worth it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 10, 2019, 09:33:37 PM
Planned an impromptu shooting day for Saturday. Air guns and PB's, RF and CF from 10M out to 120 yards. Including clays with shotty's from my double thrower.
I invited friends, family and co-workers... The PB line up was to get them to attend... WHILE I introduce them all to airguns...
Muh-ha-ha  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on July 10, 2019, 10:16:04 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 10, 2019, 09:33:37 PM
Planned an impromptu shooting day for Saturday. Air guns and PB's, RF and CF from 10M out to 120 yards. Including clays with shotty's from my double thrower.
I invited friends, family and co-workers... The PB line up was to get them to attend... WHILE I introduce them all to airguns...
Muh-ha-ha  ;D

You need to purchase a Seneca wingshot ll and a Seneca Double Shot for the clay banging. That should turns some heads on the line. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2019, 06:41:46 AM
That would be fun Kris!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 01:51:49 PM
Took my chinese B1 apart and removed all the oil and grease they used, made a plastic sleeve and put a new lighter trigger spring in her, then when i put the spring and rear metall thing back the gun slipped out of the spring compressor sending the spring and metall part into my thumb and point finger then continue into a flower pot and took a good piece out of it... This happened a good 7 hours ago but i still have pain in my fingers, and this was from a 5 joule gun... It is not toys we are playing with!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 11, 2019, 02:03:12 PM
Quote from: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 01:51:49 PM
Took my chinese B1 apart and removed all the oil and grease they used, made a plastic sleeve and put a new lighter trigger spring in her, then when i put the spring and rear metall thing back the gun slipped out of the spring compressor sending the spring and metall part into my thumb and point finger then continue into a flower pot and took a good piece out of it... This happened a good 7 hours ago but i still have pain in my fingers, and this was from a 5 joule gun... It is not toys we are playing with!
OUCH! What kind of spring compressor were you using? I ask so others can be extra cautious using one like it if they have one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 11, 2019, 02:05:11 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 11, 2019, 02:03:12 PM
Quote from: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 01:51:49 PM
Took my chinese B1 apart and removed all the oil and grease they used, made a plastic sleeve and put a new lighter trigger spring in her, then when i put the spring and rear metall thing back the gun slipped out of the spring compressor sending the spring and metall part into my thumb and point finger then continue into a flower pot and took a good piece out of it... This happened a good 7 hours ago but i still have pain in my fingers, and this was from a 5 joule gun... It is not toys we are playing with!
OUCH! What kind of spring compressor were you using? I ask so others can be extra cautious using one like it if they have one.


Hope that you heal quickly!

Best wishes,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 02:41:35 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 11, 2019, 02:03:12 PM
Quote from: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 01:51:49 PM
Took my chinese B1 apart and removed all the oil and grease they used, made a plastic sleeve and put a new lighter trigger spring in her, then when i put the spring and rear metall thing back the gun slipped out of the spring compressor sending the spring and metall part into my thumb and point finger then continue into a flower pot and took a good piece out of it... This happened a good 7 hours ago but i still have pain in my fingers, and this was from a 5 joule gun... It is not toys we are playing with!
OUCH! What kind of spring compressor were you using? I ask so others can be extra cautious using one like it if they have one.

Quote from: Arch_E on July 11, 2019, 02:05:11 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 11, 2019, 02:03:12 PM
Quote from: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 01:51:49 PM
Took my chinese B1 apart and removed all the oil and grease they used, made a plastic sleeve and put a new lighter trigger spring in her, then when i put the spring and rear metall thing back the gun slipped out of the spring compressor sending the spring and metall part into my thumb and point finger then continue into a flower pot and took a good piece out of it... This happened a good 7 hours ago but i still have pain in my fingers, and this was from a 5 joule gun... It is not toys we are playing with!
OUCH! What kind of spring compressor were you using? I ask so others can be extra cautious using one like it if they have one.


Hope that you heal quickly!

Best wishes,

Archie

I was using a sash clamp like this one: https://www.toolstation.com/expert-sash-clamp/p67972 (https://www.toolstation.com/expert-sash-clamp/p67972)
I have used it on all my airguns but on this one the space under the barrel towards the breech block is not straight, it got an angle so when the pressure got to high the clamp slide of and the parts inside the gun flew out, after some non printable words came out and we checked that it only was the flower pot and me that got hit i took the barrel of and it was no problem getting it together ...

Thank you Archie, i am glad i didn't look close at the gun when doing it, could have lost an eye!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 11, 2019, 03:09:20 PM
Pretty sure I'll get slammed for being a 'Safety Nazi' but!
Those type clamps are nothing more then a preventable accident just waiting to happen!
It's not a matter of IF. It's just a matter of WHEN!
(Congratulations! You are the case in point here!  ;))
You handle the spring on a BIC pen wrong and you can get serious eye damage and people trust a clamp like that with Air Gun springs?
 :o
There are way to many ways to make a spring compressor with used or free parts that are MILES safer to even say it was cheaper or easier.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 03:20:58 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on July 11, 2019, 03:09:20 PM
Pretty sure I'll get slammed for being a 'Safety Nazi' but!
Those type clamps are nothing more then a preventable accident just waiting to happen!
It's not a matter of IF. It's just a matter of WHEN!
(Congratulations! You are the case in point here!  ;))
You handle the spring on a BIC pen wrong and you can get serious eye damage and people trust a clamp like that with Air Gun springs?
 :o
There are way to many ways to make a spring compressor with used or free parts that are MILES safer to even say it was cheaper or easier.




I do have a Air Venturi spring compressor but that one could not be used on this modell cause there is no flat part at the back of the receiver, just a plastic cap and then its only a hole
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 11, 2019, 03:37:59 PM
I know it is real pricey but this Sun Optics USA SPRING COMPRESSOR is great, I love it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 11, 2019, 03:40:49 PM
Even if the other compressor would not work? Taking the short cut you took is never wise.
As you found out the hard way. Sad to say.
I do demolition for a living so I always consider the worst case to protect my Crew.
When working on my Air Guns I do the same. What can go wrong will go wrong.

That Sun compressor is nice. I built mine with a screw jack and some used 2 x 4's and didn't spend a dime.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 11, 2019, 03:55:41 PM
Quote from: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 02:41:35 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 11, 2019, 02:03:12 PM
Quote from: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 01:51:49 PM
Took my chinese B1 apart and removed all the oil and grease they used, made a plastic sleeve and put a new lighter trigger spring in her, then when i put the spring and rear metall thing back the gun slipped out of the spring compressor sending the spring and metall part into my thumb and point finger then continue into a flower pot and took a good piece out of it... This happened a good 7 hours ago but i still have pain in my fingers, and this was from a 5 joule gun... It is not toys we are playing with!
OUCH! What kind of spring compressor were you using? I ask so others can be extra cautious using one like it if they have one.

Quote from: Arch_E on July 11, 2019, 02:05:11 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 11, 2019, 02:03:12 PM
Quote from: AG72 on July 11, 2019, 01:51:49 PM
Took my chinese B1 apart and removed all the oil and grease they used, made a plastic sleeve and put a new lighter trigger spring in her, then when i put the spring and rear metall thing back the gun slipped out of the spring compressor sending the spring and metall part into my thumb and point finger then continue into a flower pot and took a good piece out of it... This happened a good 7 hours ago but i still have pain in my fingers, and this was from a 5 joule gun... It is not toys we are playing with!
OUCH! What kind of spring compressor were you using? I ask so others can be extra cautious using one like it if they have one.


Hope that you heal quickly!

Best wishes,

Archie

I was using a sash clamp like this one: https://www.toolstation.com/expert-sash-clamp/p67972 (https://www.toolstation.com/expert-sash-clamp/p67972)
I have used it on all my airguns but on this one the space under the barrel towards the breech block is not straight, it got an angle so when the pressure got to high the clamp slide of and the parts inside the gun flew out, after some non printable words came out and we checked that it only was the flower pot and me that got hit i took the barrel of and it was no problem getting it together ...

Thank you Archie, i am glad i didn't look close at the gun when doing it, could have lost an eye!

I too want to sat I hope you heal quickly! The reason I got the Sun Optics USA SPRING COMPRESSOR was it can safely do almost every spring gun, which makes it a cheaper option than coming up with multiple spring compressors to be safe. Even at the cost of it is is cheaper than on Emergency Room trip for me. I am glad it wasn't worse, and that you posted it despite the risk of being rebuked so that others can see the risk of injury is real.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 11, 2019, 06:53:11 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on July 11, 2019, 03:40:49 PM
Even if the other compressor would not work? Taking the short cut you took is never wise.
As you found out the hard way. Sad to say.
I do demolition for a living so I always consider the worst case to protect my Crew.
When working on my Air Guns I do the same. What can go wrong will go wrong.

That Sun compressor is nice. I built mine with a screw jack and some used 2 x 4's and didn't spend a dime.
Jeff, would it be possible for you to share a picture of the spring compressor you made?
I'm wanting to make one, I have a couple of screw jacks and I'm proficient in woodworking and welding.  There is just no reason to reinvent the wheel if you have a safe design you have made.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 11, 2019, 07:04:18 PM
AG I too hope you heal quickly,  I always try to be extra careful when I'm  tinkering but odds are when you tinker you will eventually get a pinch, gouge, poke, cut, bruise or something that hurts.

Today I added a couple of spoon spinners to my trap. The other day I ordered my grandchildren a pink camo Daisy POWERLINE 35. Tomorrow, if no rain, they will shoot it for the first time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 11, 2019, 07:23:16 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 11, 2019, 07:04:18 PM
AG I too hope you heal quickly,  I always try to be extra careful when I'm  tinkering but odds are when you tinker you will eventually get a pinch, gouge, poke, cut, bruise or something that hurts.

Today I added a couple of spoon spinners to my trap. The other day I ordered my grandchildren a pink camo Daisy POWERLINE 35. Tomorrow, if no rain, they will shoot it for the first time.


Nice set up there, Dan!

Happy shooting, especially with the grandkids.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2019, 07:25:58 PM
I think there are photo's here of Jeff with objects hanging from a hole in his finger...
 Wise voice of experience he is on what NOT to do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 11, 2019, 07:37:06 PM
Shot both my Weihrauchs today! The 97K is so easy to aim with; its heft is definitely a blessing and a curse. The 95 just shoots with such authority.

Today, I focused mainly upon comparing my 6.9, 7.0, 7.1, 7.33 pellets to 7.87, 8.18, and 8.64.  Interestingly, the 97 is touch more picky than the 95--with neither gun really liking the H&N Excite 7.87 pellets.

Now in my Colt SAA, the 7.87s shot just great, really making a clear mark on the target.

Also, shot my Crosman Nitro Venom Dusk (synthetic). One day I'll add CharliedaTuna's trigger; but for now, I'm doing real well when shooting pellets in the 8.18-8.64 range. My Venom loves that weight range of pellets.

having fun but waiting for Barry to pass by in the near future....

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 11, 2019, 07:39:50 PM
Went out and shot the Benji Titan some more. Trying a little different hold. Slightly more shoulder than before.

Shot fairly well. A lot better than a few days ago. Feel good about the practice :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 11, 2019, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on July 11, 2019, 07:39:50 PM
Went out and shot the Benji Titan some more. Trying a little different hold. Slightly more shoulder than before.

Shot fairly well. A lot better than a few days ago. Feel good about the practice :)


Good to hear that you're taming the "mag."

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 11, 2019, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on July 11, 2019, 07:41:35 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on July 11, 2019, 07:39:50 PM
Went out and shot the Benji Titan some more. Trying a little different hold. Slightly more shoulder than before.

Shot fairly well. A lot better than a few days ago. Feel good about the practice :)


Good to hear that you're taming the "mag."

Archie

Lets just hope it's not a one off thing. I have not shot in a couple of days due to the weather but got a brief break today.

But you know how it is just when you think your getting the hang of it …  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 11, 2019, 07:55:58 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 11, 2019, 06:53:11 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on July 11, 2019, 03:40:49 PM
Even if the other compressor would not work? Taking the short cut you took is never wise.
As you found out the hard way. Sad to say.
I do demolition for a living so I always consider the worst case to protect my Crew.
When working on my Air Guns I do the same. What can go wrong will go wrong.

That Sun compressor is nice. I built mine with a screw jack and some used 2 x 4's and didn't spend a dime.
Jeff, would it be possible for you to share a picture of the spring compressor you made?
I'm wanting to make one, I have a couple of screw jacks and I'm proficient in woodworking and welding.  There is just no reason to reinvent the wheel if you have a safe design you have made.
Looking for am image now. I'm not home to take a picture.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 11, 2019, 07:58:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2019, 07:25:58 PM
I think there are photo's here of Jeff with objects hanging from a hole in his finger...
 Wise voice of experience he is on what NOT to do.
Why did I know this would haunt me forever?
 ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6063)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6065)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 11, 2019, 08:20:37 PM
You tinkerers are a hardy bunch!

Sheesh, that "toothpick" through the finger looked painful. I guess that it wasn't photo-shopped?!


Hiding my 10 digits,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 11, 2019, 09:41:51 PM
I let a guy I work with shoot my urban. Never shooting it he was able to be with in 3 inches poi to poa standing off hand shaking. He is impressed and asked for info on it so I send him some links to look at. He has been looking into a air gun for pesting and I think a urban will be a nice set up for him.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 11, 2019, 09:45:34 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on July 11, 2019, 07:58:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2019, 07:25:58 PM
I think there are photo's here of Jeff with objects hanging from a hole in his finger...
 Wise voice of experience he is on what NOT to do.
Why did I know this would haunt me forever?
 ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6065)
Ouch!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 11, 2019, 09:50:11 PM
I did some early morning testing with my cast pellets and the PP700SA, I'll be going for a woods walk with it tomorrow morning more than likely.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48256732041_f4b13163a3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 11, 2019, 10:59:32 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on July 11, 2019, 07:58:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2019, 07:25:58 PM
I think there are photo's here of Jeff with objects hanging from a hole in his finger...
 Wise voice of experience he is on what NOT to do.
Why did I know this would haunt me forever?
 ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6063)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6065)

I am not surprised even in the slightest.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 11, 2019, 11:13:40 PM
Ouch! That looks like it really hurt. Nice pistol Wayne. I pulled the Discovery 3x12x44 scope off the new Fortitude and put a BSA on it interim until something else gets here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on July 12, 2019, 12:11:49 PM
That's a good looking stock Chris!  Really dresses up the Fortitude!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 12, 2019, 01:24:22 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on July 11, 2019, 07:58:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2019, 07:25:58 PM
I think there are photo's here of Jeff with objects hanging from a hole in his finger...
 Wise voice of experience he is on what NOT to do.
Why did I know this would haunt me forever?
 ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6063)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6065)

I had a mishap about three years ago where I shot a .177 pellet though my left index finger. I was shooting short/pistol carbines and misplaced my left hand where that finger was on the barrel end without realizing it. The pellet entered close to the tip and exited past the knuckle after glancing off the bone at the joint, traveling about 5/8" of in inch though flesh under the skin. I decided not to go to a doctor so I let/made it bleed to help clean it out and bandaged it up and it healed good leaving a very small scar and a gray dot from the lead at the exit point. It hurt up my arm to my ear for a while. The finger joint was stiff for a long time but eventually got back to normal. You can barely see any scarring but I circled the entrance and exit spots.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 12, 2019, 01:57:12 PM
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on July 11, 2019, 07:58:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2019, 07:25:58 PM
I think there are photo's here of Jeff with objects hanging from a hole in his finger...
 Wise voice of experience he is on what NOT to do.
Why did I know this would haunt me forever?
 ;D


I am here for ya Buddy!
;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 12, 2019, 02:56:20 PM
Filled another Daisy 880 stock with caulking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 12, 2019, 03:07:01 PM
Had to build up a new pellet trap. After about a year the mulch had gotten tunneled through and large holes in the plastic cutting board at the back had opened up and the pellets were passing clean through  ::)

I was getting close to being done but then the rains came.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 12, 2019, 06:32:35 PM
PLANS are to tonight move the Y.H. out to the garage and get it all set up there instead of the house, and reboard all 4 backstops, repaint all my knock-downs and spinners, and print a bunch of targets.
All in preparation for tomorrows shooting day with friends and family.
 They are PB'ers and I am introducing 5 gents to what an airgun can do.
 8) ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 12, 2019, 11:28:39 PM
Tried to get the shroud off of the Wildcat.  I managed to make a blister on the edge of my right hand index finger repeatedly trying to unscrew the end cap.  No success even with much heat applied.  I ended up cleaning the barrel with the shroud on. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 13, 2019, 12:59:04 AM
Finished making a new SS valve and poppet for my Crosman 400 (Sears) HPA'd 30 cal. parts gun.  Filled with 1000psi and put it away to test for leaks.  Need to make a new TP bushing as I increased it to a 1/4" hole and 5/16" bore.  No pics yet....

Put together another "can" (smaller) for my other 415 (the one that actually takes a Crosman CO2 without leaking.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6627)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 13, 2019, 10:10:36 AM
It quit raining long enough for me to finish the new pellet trap and shoot a few rounds out of the Titan.

Started out quite well hitting 2" targets consistently from 30 yards. Then took a short break came back and now I had to adjust the scope up about 2 or 3 moa? Shot okay for a while then it started wandering downwards to where it was before.

It 'seems' like the gun shoots pretty good when it is still cool from being inside but the poa wanders dramatically as it warms up. It might just be me but I dunno the shift is pretty dramatic.

Going by the hardware store to get some new screws and washers today and replace the stock screws and see if that helps any.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 13, 2019, 11:59:24 AM
Waiting for the mail to show up. Then I can put the rings and scope on my .22 Maximus with that beautiful Boyd's stock. Got the Vevor all set up and ready to sight the scope in.
Pics coming.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 13, 2019, 02:03:31 PM
I cast a bunch more of my 19.6 grainers today
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on July 13, 2019, 03:39:20 PM
Applied second layer of Schaftol's gunstock oil on my new HW35E and left it in the sun for 3 hours (90 degrees here) to seep it in.
It's becoming more characteristic of its grain colors which go light to dark in thin stripes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 13, 2019, 10:37:36 PM
Took down the Wildcat and disassembled the regulator for a little inspection, clean up and tweak. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on July 13, 2019, 11:06:02 PM
Only had one chance at a shot at a tree rat.   By the time I got the window open, he was out of my "kill zone".   This one is not a "newbie".

Other than that, I checked my kill zones regularly, but did not have another shot, long or short range.

Need to order more pellets, but I am waiting to see if "Prime day" will have some deals on what I need.

Prime expires for me on August 2.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on July 14, 2019, 04:14:11 PM
Lost one auction for lack of money. Top dollar for junk again. The second one, I hit the button to bid @ 3 seconds, which always worked...but not today. didn't even recognize it. Just said auction was over, to late to bid. hey!???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on July 14, 2019, 04:46:47 PM
I have two of Mike’s targets (ABC Targets.com).
I added some boxes and handles to make it easy to move around for pre-match sight-in/practice:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 14, 2019, 05:03:52 PM
A month or so back I came home from a yard sale with a Crosman 66 and a plastic Daisy 880.
 I restored the 66, but a month ago I had dropped some stuff off for consignment sale,at a local gun shop. The Daisy had gone along, All I had done with it at the time was the silver shim in the trigger.  I already have a Daisy 880, M/M.

 Anyway ,went and got my stuff back, that didn't move,and decided to make the Daisy all I can make her to be.
  Loaded that stock with a tube of caulking, robbed my Geo LDC from the M/M, and installed my Crosman  3-9x32 scope.
   Nice, quiet, hammer! lol   Liking this more than the M/M! :o
 I can only test indoors into my trap at this point, anxious for the week to begin, and the tenants off to work!

(http://i.imgur.com/Zg68qKe.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Zg68qKe)
 
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 14, 2019, 05:04:13 PM
I dident shoot anything! Too dang hot! :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 15, 2019, 01:19:02 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on July 14, 2019, 05:03:52 PM
A month or so back I came home from a yard sale with a Crosman 66 and a plastic Daisy 880.
 I restored the 66, but a month ago I had dropped some stuff off for consignment sale,at a local gun shop. The Daisy had gone along, All I had done with it at the time was the silver shim in the trigger.  I already have a Daisy 880, M/M.

 Anyway ,went and got my stuff back, that didn't move,and decided to make the Daisy all I can make her to be.
  Loaded that stock with a tube of caulking, robbed my Geo LDC from the M/M, and installed my Crosman  3-9x32 scope.
   Nice, quiet, hammer! lol   Liking this more than the M/M! :o
 I can only test indoors into my trap at this point, anxious for the week to begin, and the tenants off to work!

(http://i.imgur.com/Zg68qKe.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Zg68qKe)
 
That’s a fantastic looking 880!  That would make a great woods walker gun. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 15, 2019, 07:00:09 PM
Thanks,Brett! and it's impressing me more and more!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 15, 2019, 07:14:20 PM
Just cam in from a little target practice with the Mayhem SBD. I took the time to tighten the pivot screw and the stock screws.

I shot a little better, maybe a little more consistent but still not great. Continue with the shouldering issues. Still some improvement.

But it was 90F and the RH was at 60% or more. Just miserable. I quit after two dozen rounds. Just not really enjoable to shoot mediocre and having sweat roll off my body, having to wipe my face every couple of minutes. Just miserable.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: learn2flyfish@yahoo.com on July 15, 2019, 11:14:50 PM
Bought one, lol. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 16, 2019, 01:56:19 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on July 15, 2019, 10:28:30 PM
The prod is "back to normal" with the oem tp back in it.

Is the "normal" accurate? Or was "your Prod" never very accurate?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on July 16, 2019, 10:39:46 PM
I found a pair of scope mounts I forgot about so I stuck them on the re-barreled Crosman 760 with a spare scope I had and after a brief sight in it was cutting a single hole at eleven yards, all in the black. Call me amazed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 16, 2019, 11:15:16 PM
I got a .177 QB78. The first three or four times cocking (cock on close) it was YUCK gritty both opening and closing, but then it suddenly became smooth. It shoots good (Aerosol paint can test today). I will get to a target test when it is not a 100* day.

It looks really great for the money. I would say it had a better fit and finish than the 2260's or Discovery's I have gotten. That may not be a high bar but I am impressed, I wish I would have gotten more than one at $70 + $14 shipping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on July 16, 2019, 11:45:33 PM
Oh ya! I bought my wife a .22 QB78 last year and that thing rocks. Accurate like crazy with just iron sights. I like it so much I almost bought a Chief because it`s styled after the 78. Still might but I`m trying to resist the urge.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on July 16, 2019, 11:54:44 PM
Shot at, and apparently missed, a Squirrel... 3 times.   Same Squirrel, I think...  (heavy sigh)

Strange thing is, every time I missed (25 yards) I could easily hit the golf balls that are also at 25 yards.

Ninja Squirrels?  "Matrix" Squirrels??? LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on July 17, 2019, 12:01:44 AM
Holographic squirrels. I have dealt with them in the past.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on July 17, 2019, 12:06:43 AM
Quote from: Big Rick on July 17, 2019, 12:01:44 AM
Holographic squirrels. I have dealt with them in the past.

Hahaha!   Well, I wish I could say it wasn't just ME and believe it...  (chuckle)

Thanks for the reply!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 17, 2019, 01:10:17 AM
Quote from: Big Rick on July 16, 2019, 11:45:33 PM
Oh ya! I bought my wife a .22 QB78 last year and that thing rocks. Accurate like crazy with just iron sights. I like it so much I almost bought a Chief because it`s styled after the 78. Still might but I`m trying to resist the urge.

I went back out right before dark and shot at a 7 1/4" circular saw blade hung from a tree from 45 yards standing unsupported open sights and hit it 8 out of ten times. The group looked to be about 3' high and 1" wide just left of center. All the hits were on the bottom half more towards the bottom edge so I am pretty sure the 2 misses were low it was getting hard to see the sights, but the temp was nicer. I am getting a good feeling.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 17, 2019, 09:15:49 AM
I have a .177 QB78 I got a few years ago from (the Bowman) Airguns and I really have come to appreciate it.
 Mine is wearing a Banner 4x32 and loves Gamo Tomahawks.
 My bolt felt a bit gritty,and I removed it and polished it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 17, 2019, 01:30:21 PM
Just pretend those squirrels are golf balls Kerry! Nail'em every time!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on July 17, 2019, 01:41:16 PM
After taking the Crosman PCP questionnaire on Facebook over the weekend, I got my 25% off discount code for something from their site this past Monday. Minus a couple things. I've been looking at their rifles for the last couple days, & am just about settled on the Repeatair 1077W. $114.99 minus 25% comes down to $86.24. Nice rifle for the price and would be my 6th Crosman Co2 rifle.
Said to be only 3.69lbs, a bit lighter than my 160 Pellgun supposedly? A Winchester 4x32AO scope on Hawke low-rise mounts should do, since the AO adjusts down to like 5yds?
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/1VHa8g.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl1VHa8gj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/7MLWZK.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl7MLWZKj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/7yBwUc.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn7yBwUcj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 17, 2019, 02:02:55 PM
I shot a chipper with my Freedom 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 17, 2019, 03:40:49 PM
Opened 3 packages that the nice Mail Lady delivered.
Benjamin Trail NP Elite Synthetic w/NCStar 6x32 scope and a gun sock.
SWEETAZZ GTA cap and goodies.
Speed loaders for my 9mm guns of another mother.
Sad thing is.... I had to return to work after lunch.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 17, 2019, 04:00:24 PM
ran a shot string through my 2240 carbine. This prochrono has this neat graph feature also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 17, 2019, 05:51:36 PM
I need to shoot! Guns are staged, traps are set...
 But with the heat / humidity here, I feel like I live in Alabama. You could cut the air with a knife now. Especially working in a hot Plant all day, I am spent...
I could set up the indoor range in the A/C, but I have had my fill of that that for winter months.
Don't know how you Southerners do it. :P

Maybe I will sort the safe and take pellet inventory.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 17, 2019, 06:11:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 17, 2019, 05:51:36 PM
I need to shoot! Guns are staged, traps are set...
 But with the heat / humidity here, I feel like I live in Alabama. You could cut the air with a knife now. Especially working in a hot Plant all day, I am spent...
I could set up the indoor range in the A/C, but I have had my fill of that that for winter months.
Don't know how you Southerners do it. :P

Maybe I will sort the safe and take pellet inventory.

Set up a indoor shooting position to the outdoor range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 17, 2019, 06:15:36 PM
It's a nice 95* here with the heat index of 102 and 42% humidity.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: paulinkansas on July 17, 2019, 06:31:43 PM
Ordered some H&N .22 Crow Magnum pellets.  Also ordered a portable air conditioner for the 3rd floor of a rental house.  I set starling/pigeon/squirrel bait in the vacant yard next door, I monitor the yard with a security camera.  I can enter the front door and shoot the pests from the back porch.  I keep this sign updated on the back porch

                     K          H
Starling      IIIII II      III
Pigeon       IIII       IIIII II
Squirrel       III         II

Since moving up to a .22 from a .177, my kill ratio has improved tremendously.  Pigeon DRT at 35 yds, wouldn't happen with a .177.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 17, 2019, 08:32:34 PM
Quote from: avator on July 17, 2019, 06:15:36 PM
It's a nice 95* here with the heat index of 102 and 42% humidity.
Temp is 90 and humidity is higher at 60%...so Heat index is equal... tomorrow is supposed to be worse.
I wanna crawl in a hole
 :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 17, 2019, 08:50:53 PM
I bought some M3x16mm screws today for the quantum trigger adjustments on my Hatsan 95. Another member on GTA told me his 95 came with 12mm screws, my two forward screws are turned all the way in but I need just a tad more. This afternoon I cut off and rounded three of those I bought and now I have a 12.41mm, 13.01mm, & 13.49mm lengths. Hopefully one of those will be enough  to bring my sear engagement to around .030".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 17, 2019, 08:52:30 PM
Did some more testing of the NSA .177 cal slugs. The 15.5gr ones shot the best for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on July 18, 2019, 06:59:54 PM
     Bored, so I painted my F4 today, and installed a sling I made for it. Now it is a proper walk about hunting/plinking gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 18, 2019, 11:02:13 PM
Went out and shot the Mayhem SBD some today about 4 dozen round, target practice.

Same ole. Started out shooting pretty good 5 'good' shots, then it all fell apart. Gathered it back together and shot some more 'good' shots, rinse/repeat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 19, 2019, 01:35:54 AM
Today was two of my granddaughters introduction to airguns. First 30-45 minutes of training was classroom instruction (table on the patio). Safety first ( made them memorize the four rules of firearm safety), identity dominate eye, then sight picture,  breath control,  trigger squeeze.  A little airgun nomenclature, then explain how they work and do's and don'ts,  then on to the 7 yard target practice.  Shooting Daisy Powerline 35 with BBs and 3 pumps. We stayed at this range till both girls were shooting at least a 2" group. Then on to shooting 3" spinners at 10 yards. Fun first day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on July 19, 2019, 01:48:29 AM
I read this thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on July 19, 2019, 08:18:32 AM
Last night, I disassembled the Stormrider (Gen I), cleaned all the parts, installed new o-rings, and reassembled the rifle.  I pumped it up and let it rest overnight.
This morning, the pressure had dropped and I discovered a small leak at the gauge.  I made a repair to the gauge and re-pressurized the system.  It will rest again for about 12 hours to see what happens.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 19, 2019, 08:45:00 AM
Took the new to me Benji NP2 Elite out this morning. I wanted to shorten the second stage trigger length. I dl'd the manual which said the screw behind the trigger was for adjusting the second stage. This does not appear to be the case. It did shorten the first stage but the second stage is just as long after turning that screw 1 full turn in. Next I'll open it up and look for an obvious fix. I'm not going to invest money into a CDT because this gun may very well end up being offered for sale to a co-worker.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 19, 2019, 11:27:44 AM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on July 18, 2019, 11:02:13 PM
Went out and shot the Mayhem SBD some today about 4 dozen round, target practice.

Same ole. Started out shooting pretty good 5 'good' shots, then it all fell apart. Gathered it back together and shot some more 'good' shots, rinse/repeat.

Tom, with the FPS of the Mayhem so high (isn't it 1400 FPS), there's plenty of ways for it to behave badly as a magnum. So, I'm impressed that you can tame it as much as you do!

Congrats! You'll get it tamed in the long run.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 19, 2019, 11:59:17 AM
No not at all. I ran some across the chrony a week or so ago. Average was 757.4 FPS but a spread of 33 over a 10 shot group (Max 768, Min 735)  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 19, 2019, 02:08:26 PM
Took my 30 caliber Crosman 400 ($15 Sears parts gun, 30-06 barrel) to the next level of modding:

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6644)

1. 303 SS valve (safety: spans across all screw holes with provision for 2 future side pins),
2. 1020 rear valve spring guide,
3. 303 SS hammer with spring guide/cocker coming off the back,
4. 1/2 a VZ 98 Mauser hammer spring (Bubba provisions)!,
5. 303 SS rear tube cap

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6645)

Force of cock must be about 15-20 lbs. Caldwell failed to record something with the com connection!  Pics attached.

First shot (made 2)
727 FPS - 44.75 gr = 52 FPE
Second was 650 FPS

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6643)

So first shot was 52 FPE using Hatsan 44.75 gr pellets at a 1400 psi fill!

There is more that needs to be done.  For some reason poppet dumps at 500 psi so I have to work on that.  I am working within CO2 pressures and if I go higher I will test with hydraulic set up.  Valve is secured better than original and higher strength metal.

Later I'll have to engineer an impressive .308 pellet normalizer to hopefully up the size of the head and skirt (impress a HP in front while pressing a cone on back) = cheap 308's

Oh and I'd like to use my 2 groove take off barrel from my "US Model of 1917 Enfield Eddystone Sporterized from Military Mongrel" with the qb79 breech that Mudbugmitch sold me.  It will give me 24" (17" now) and may look a little more normal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 19, 2019, 11:33:06 PM
Quote from: avator on July 19, 2019, 08:45:00 AM
Took the new to me Benji NP2 Elite out this morning. I wanted to shorten the second stage trigger length. I dl'd the manual which said the screw behind the trigger was for adjusting the second stage. This does not appear to be the case. It did shorten the first stage but the second stage is just as long after turning that screw 1 full turn in. Next I'll open it up and look for an obvious fix. I'm not going to invest money into a CDT because this gun may very well end up being offered for sale to a co-worker.

I think that is the RC Car bearing fix.  I drilled out and turned down a nut to fit my Crosman F4.  I think it is 1 stage but lighter and not much travel.  Be careful to make sure you bump test it for safety.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 20, 2019, 12:28:48 AM
      I stopped by Lowes earlier to buy some spray adhesive for sticking my labels on for my cast pellets.
 I'll tell you what that is some really good stuff IMO and much cheaper than going out and buying that sticky label paper.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on July 20, 2019, 08:59:51 AM
Received my Crosman Summit Ranger from Midway late Friday. Planning to post photos and a review next week.

Quote from: mikeyb on July 15, 2019, 05:58:01 PM
Still $74.95 with free shipping code  FSJULY19 .

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/992942/crosman-summit-ranger-22-caliber-pellet-air-rifle (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/992942/crosman-summit-ranger-22-caliber-pellet-air-rifle)

While I'm on the topic of Crosman rifles...

Quote from: avator on July 19, 2019, 08:45:00 AM
Took the new to me Benji NP2 Elite out this morning. I wanted to shorten the second stage trigger length. I dl'd the manual which said the screw behind the trigger was for adjusting the second stage. This does not appear to be the case. It did shorten the first stage but the second stage is just as long after turning that screw 1 full turn in. Next I'll open it up and look for an obvious fix. I'm not going to invest money into a CDT because this gun may very well end up being offered for sale to a co-worker.

Maybe this will help?

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=160497.msg155785520#msg155785520 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=160497.msg155785520#msg155785520)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 20, 2019, 09:42:24 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on July 20, 2019, 12:28:48 AM
      I stopped by Lowes earlier to buy some spray adhesive for sticking my labels on for my cast pellets.
 I'll tell you what that is some really good stuff IMO and much cheaper than going out and buying that sticky label paper.

Works good for putting paper targets onto some cardboard for nice clean holes too!

Here is a tip for you. Store the spray cap in a jar of acetone and clean it with a soft brass brush. Otherwise it ends up getting all gummed up and eventually sputters globs and clogs long before the can is empty.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 20, 2019, 11:54:16 AM
Got my BKL scope rings and mounted the Niko Steering on my Beeman Silver Kodiak.
Turns out I don't need the risers but the droop was really evident. A little friction tape shim and much better!
Zeroed in at 20 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 20, 2019, 06:58:27 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 20, 2019, 11:54:16 AM
Got my BKL scope rings and mounted the Niko Steering on my Beeman Silver Kodiak.
Turns out I don't need the risers but the droop was really evident. A little friction tape shim and much better!
Zeroed in at 20 yards.


Very nice painting job! That's art.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 20, 2019, 07:05:04 PM
Brother Ed, AKA: Shadow did it 2 years ago.
Has held up quite well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on July 20, 2019, 10:24:06 PM
Changed around a barrel and scope on my old spring powered Vantage, changed stock and front cocking handle on my Ruger blackhawk. Its fun being bored, LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 20, 2019, 10:42:22 PM
Unpacked my latest acquisition: a Hammerli 850 Magnum, with four mags.  Wow, what a nice shooting air rifle. I'm so tempted to put a scope on it....

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 20, 2019, 11:31:00 PM
Choot, choot, choot!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kels73 on July 20, 2019, 11:41:28 PM
I did some 10m off-hand shooting in my garage with my Benjamin P-Rod. The more I shoot this gun, the more I like it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 21, 2019, 12:49:40 AM
I dont miss my trap in my 10y attic range even a flyer hits my trap. Well there was one time I had a slug split at about 4y then at 8y hit the ceiling and the other half went through my door at 10y i found that half on the floor... So one day in my excitement after my 2240 carbine build I hit my trap several times on the edge of the tote lid at least I hit the part of the target I was aiming at... Shattering about half of the lid lip off the long side pretty well ruining that trap at least to me. So today I separated all of the pellets from the rubber mulch and while it dries I picked up 2 more bags of rubber mulch and a larger 10 gallon tote for my new trap. Now I can set up two target groups at once. Some time soon I will make sure there is no rubber and smelt down the pellets to cast with it is a mix of JSB and crosman probably no less than 5 pounds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 21, 2019, 01:21:44 AM
I am anxious about getting my latest mold purchase, I've been tinkering some with the prototype mold I got recently from Al at NOE, everything will be melted back down soon for the mold I'll be getting hopefully Monday.

I'm not going to melt down the slugs that I've cast with my Lyman pin mold for the 217-30-FN mold cause they shoot really nice but the prototype slugs not so good on the left side of the pic.

20 yards
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 21, 2019, 01:32:57 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on July 21, 2019, 01:21:44 AM
I am anxious about getting my latest mold purchase, I've been tinkering some with the prototype mold I got recently from Al at NOE, everything will be melted back down soon for the mold I'll be getting hopefully Monday.

I'm not going to melt down the slugs that I've cast with my Lyman pin mold for the 217-30-FN mold cause they shoot really nice but the prototype slugs not so good on the left side of the pic.

20 yards

I hope the production mold works better for you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 21, 2019, 01:41:12 AM
Matt I think it will probably work just as good as the Lyman pin mold because the pins on the prototype I'm sure will be different as will the sprue plate.  I think that mainly the prototype mold was to get a good idea of what the cavity was going to be and I did measure the slug and it's actually right on the money.  When I cut the sprue (rough sprue plate) it's making the base of them oval and there's really no adjustment for the depth of the pins either (other than close enough to work).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 21, 2019, 02:07:15 AM
I will be following along to see how it goes Im sure Al wont let junk pass as production.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 21, 2019, 04:23:39 PM
Did some more work on the EB 14
I'm working on a new butt stock for it now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 21, 2019, 04:38:57 PM
Just walked my wife through the particulars of shooting her Fortitude. She did pretty darned good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 21, 2019, 06:00:47 PM
Bought a 3/8 Centerpoint scope mount for my Hammerli 850 (which has 11mm dovetail); so, I've spent time reading the various threads trying to decide if the width difference matters that much.

Any feedback...???????

Headed to my local box store looking for 11mm mounts, just in case...

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 21, 2019, 06:33:59 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on July 21, 2019, 06:00:47 PM
Bought a 3/8 Centerpoint scope mount for my Hammerli 850 (which has 11mm dovetail); so, I've spent time reading the various threads trying to decide if the width difference matters that much.

Any feedback...???????

Headed to my local box store looking for 11mm mounts, just in case...

Archie

I've always used them interchangeably.  I think it comes down to the design as to how well they work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 21, 2019, 07:17:28 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on July 21, 2019, 06:00:47 PM
Bought a 3/8 Centerpoint scope mount for my Hammerli 850 (which has 11mm dovetail); so, I've spent time reading the various threads trying to decide if the width difference matters that much.

Any feedback...???????

Headed to my local box store looking for 11mm mounts, just in case...

Archie

If you live in the "states" it's 3/8" (0.375")
Anywhere else it's called a slightly larger 11mm  (0.433")
That's .058" or "58 thou" diffeternce.... they interchange.....close enough for Rock and Roll.
8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 21, 2019, 07:34:37 PM
It's another one of those rainy days worthy of tinkering with my pistols and castings.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=129628.0;attach=278499;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 21, 2019, 08:50:46 PM
Which "front screw" are you seeking slightly longer Skeets?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 21, 2019, 09:42:29 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 21, 2019, 07:17:28 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on July 21, 2019, 06:00:47 PM
Bought a 3/8 Centerpoint scope mount for my Hammerli 850 (which has 11mm dovetail); so, I've spent time reading the various threads trying to decide if the width difference matters that much.

Any feedback...???????

Headed to my local box store looking for 11mm mounts, just in case...

Archie

Super!

Thanks,

Archie
If you live in the "states" it's 3/8" (0.375")
Anywhere else it's called a slightly larger 11mm  (0.433")
That's .058" or "58 thou" diffeternce.... they interchange.....close enough for Rock and Roll.
8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 21, 2019, 09:48:53 PM
Skeets, any respectable hardware store will have long set screws you need.

Arch_E... no problem.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 21, 2019, 11:07:20 PM
Some stores that sell hardware sometimes have little sizing and thread tools to use to match up what you have. I've had to go that route many times with buggered up bolts and screws.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 22, 2019, 12:02:58 PM
I just take the screw to ACE and try different nuts till I find one that fits. Then I know the size and thread pitch.

Worked with the Diana Bandit some this morning day off from work. Adjusted the trigger for a slightly heavier pull than I had it set for. Kept popping off shots before I was ready  ::)

Also put the red dot sight on it. A little tricky as the red dot is for Picatinny rails so I needed an adaptor that will also leave access to the breech for pellet loading. Worked out nicely! That bit hanging out the back is a little ugly but I can live with it ;) Only down side is a magazine wont fit, but that's okay I don't use them anyhow!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48347611706_394e2bd62d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gEj9yb)20190722_105919 (https://flic.kr/p/2gEj9yb) by Tom Whit (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152306872@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 22, 2019, 01:11:56 PM
Sighted in my silent 1322.  Pointing at aiming points.  3 into one hole (right) at 22yds but low.  Readjust on left (it was windy yesterday).  Last shot right next to aiming point.  On target for Sparrows.

Upload wouldnt let me upload picture yesterday.  Must be too small.  Increased picture to 600 x 500 and it let me although that made picure pixelate.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6653)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 22, 2019, 01:59:26 PM
WTH were you shooting at? Some sort of old tool box?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 22, 2019, 02:15:53 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on July 22, 2019, 01:59:26 PM
WTH were you shooting at? Some sort of old tool box?
It was a box from a cheap grill knife set.  Funny I tried to use the other side to sight my 2260 HPA in to determine adjustment for shooting at about a 60 degree angle (take out unsuspecting sparrows) and the pellets just ricocheted off.  Everything was safe but it surprised me hearing them hit a tree 35 yards beyond it.
I determined I needed to shoot about an inch high.  When I take them out on the roof the opposite is true.
Took out about 10 female sparrows over bait but the males continue to illude me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 22, 2019, 02:39:11 PM
LOL one time my wife gave me an old plastic cutting board she had replaced.

I took it outside and figured the Gauntlet would go right through it at 20 foot pounds at about 15 yards. I was wrong! The pellet bounced off it and came back whizzing by my ear!  :o oops.

Now I set it at a 45 degree angle to the ground and the pellets ricochet off up into the air making that zzziiiiinnng noise like you would hear in old westerns  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 22, 2019, 03:03:33 PM
I had a similar story.  I found some nice solid 3/4" x 8" rough sawn oak planks in the garbage (nice rich people in this area... who don't tend to pillage their own neighbors garbage) and figured I'd use them for the backstop.  They flung the pellets from our ATI freedom to the neighbor's roof whizzing like they do.  It took a while for them to come down due to the angle the wood was at but we stopped shooting the Freedom rifles.  Luckily I found some thick white pine to put in front.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 22, 2019, 07:10:13 PM
I sussefully failed at casting a few pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 22, 2019, 09:46:43 PM
I bet they do better than store bought an certainly better than Walmart shipped.  The great thing is you can melt down all the ones you dont like and they will be better next time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 22, 2019, 10:39:09 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on July 22, 2019, 10:32:58 PM
Looking at airgun options. Came across the air ordnance smg .22 again and im wondering how easy could it be to modify for slightly faster speeds. Definatly crazy!
That would be great for when the sparrows mob you after watching too much Hitchcock.
(https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/fan/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F1428elm.com%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F12%2Fbirds-image.jpg&w=850&h=560&c=sc)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 23, 2019, 03:42:10 AM
For starters I just started up my F10 Shoebox about 20 minutes ago, the tank was getting low.  This time I didn't have to dry out my desiccant beads, that's two times in a row they stayed really blue.  I added a couple of drops of silicone on both felts and there was still a good amount of lithium grease lubing the ends of the pistons yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 25, 2019, 09:45:56 PM
Making a holster for the H9a vigilandy sent me.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhdC2qGX/IMG-20190725-133704963.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8z6ySmKW/IMG-20190725-135448510.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SsXCP30C/IMG-20190725-152833342-HDR.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I'm ending up having to wet form it and the front sight is causing it to look weird but it will be functional.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dt96GMJV/IMG-20190725-172620469.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 25, 2019, 10:22:16 PM
Nice.

Yet another skill I lack.....

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 25, 2019, 11:05:18 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on July 25, 2019, 10:22:16 PM
Nice.

Yet another skill I lack.....

Archie
Well it's a skill I barely have, I say go for it.
Start with something small like a key holder or something.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 25, 2019, 11:12:21 PM
Added some drill rod to the 1322 Crosman trigger to see if it will make any difference.  Also filed down and polished a 10-32 screw for the spring.  It is smooth-er.  Not sure about the drill rod as I need to test fire instead of dy fire.

Also added 2 washers - 3mm flat and a straightened lock washer to make sure the sear is in the middle.  Use of 3mm and a #6(?) lock washer are the perfect size because of how the metal and plastic holes (one side sticks out further (=3mm washer).

Spring bent with arc of the sear movement (seemed to lessen the resistance).

Lost ball bearing, created mini spring guide ball end with a tiny brass screw.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=6674)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 26, 2019, 12:05:50 AM
Cut the holster back and it looks and works better now.
I wanted it full length, but I can live with this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/jScSnnRC/IMG-20190725-200200791.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on July 26, 2019, 09:33:58 AM
David, I like the way that looks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 26, 2019, 12:32:33 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on July 26, 2019, 09:33:58 AM
David, I like the way that looks.
Thanks.
The fit is kind of too tight, but I'm working on solving that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on July 26, 2019, 01:36:56 PM
Alcohol!
The rubbing kind; not "Wild Turkey".   ;)
And apply to the leather; not . . . .   Hee hee
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 26, 2019, 05:14:21 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on July 26, 2019, 01:36:56 PM
Alcohol!
The rubbing kind; not "Wild Turkey".   ;)
And apply to the leather; not . . . .   Hee hee
It's breaking in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 26, 2019, 06:52:06 PM
Mink oil will soften it.   You probably already know that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 26, 2019, 07:17:42 PM
 Hers is a good leather product made in De Pere, WI  ;)
https://www.amazon.com/PECARD-Pecard-Shoe-Boot-Oil/dp/B01FRKPDBS/ref=asc_df_B01FRKPDBS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312190122371&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8542277491061344733&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019113&hvtargid=pla-570414888469&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/PECARD-Pecard-Shoe-Boot-Oil/dp/B01FRKPDBS/ref=asc_df_B01FRKPDBS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312190122371&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8542277491061344733&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019113&hvtargid=pla-570414888469&psc=1)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 26, 2019, 07:44:12 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on July 26, 2019, 07:17:42 PM
Hers is a good leather product made in De Pere, WI  ;)
https://www.amazon.com/PECARD-Pecard-Shoe-Boot-Oil/dp/B01FRKPDBS/ref=asc_df_B01FRKPDBS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312190122371&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8542277491061344733&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019113&hvtargid=pla-570414888469&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/PECARD-Pecard-Shoe-Boot-Oil/dp/B01FRKPDBS/ref=asc_df_B01FRKPDBS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312190122371&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8542277491061344733&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019113&hvtargid=pla-570414888469&psc=1)
I personally use Obenaufs heavy duty LP on my work boots, belts , and knife sheaths...ect.

I'm not sure any form of softening is really going to loosen this up much, I think I'll just let it break in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 27, 2019, 01:17:11 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on July 27, 2019, 12:46:44 AM
Sighted in the t20 again for the prod, since it went through changes along with the poi, expecting some visitors tonight trying to fish in our pond again. My school of 20 year old goldfish are not a meal!!!

About 25 years ago when I lived in town my Kids had a Calico Cat that was catching fish and bring them home. We had no idea where they were coming from. Then one day the girl from down and across the street came to our house furious because it was her fountain pond in there yard that she had stocked with some fish they caught at the lake. When she saw that the cat was getting them she decided the solution was to get a large tropical "shark" from the local pet store for $80 to take care of the cat, the cat apparently thought it was just tasty as the lake fish. I told her sorry but I can't keep the cat from eating fish.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 27, 2019, 08:28:43 AM
Seen a guy on TV that put chicken wire over his fish pond to keep cats and other critters out. Seems birds of prey were his main problem.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 27, 2019, 10:28:07 AM
David... Amazing work!
How did you dye that leather black?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 27, 2019, 06:45:38 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 27, 2019, 10:28:07 AM
David... Amazing work!
How did you dye that leather black?
Thanks.

I used Fiebings black leather dye, would have went with brown but I already had the black from the belt I made for work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 27, 2019, 07:31:37 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on July 27, 2019, 07:02:42 PM
Broke my hand pump... its ben acting funky all morning and now the footfold snapped off. :( great day...


Looking online it comes with a test plug, accessory pack with spanner wrench and 2 rebuild kits. Hopefully the box has instructions...  whats the worst that can happen? Its already broke.
Does it have 2 folding feet?  I would just take a board and screw the remaining one down to the board (drill a hole on the foot nearest to the pump).  This way you can still use it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 27, 2019, 11:24:55 PM
Worked on my artillery hold and technique   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 27, 2019, 11:50:53 PM
I made another label for my new cast hollowpoints this morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 27, 2019, 11:59:16 PM
I’ve surfed the airgun forums and watched airgun videos on YT. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 28, 2019, 12:28:05 AM
Spent a good bit of time watching videos on installing HPA or alternate CO2 sources for my Hammerli 850.

The 88 gram CO2 tanks are working well for me (I think). I'm only getting about 625-675 FPS for my 7.0-8.64 grain pellets; but, that's still fine for what I'm doing. My biggest concern is how long a 88 gram tank stays active in the gun. I'm afraid that I'll cause o-ring deterioration. So, I've investigated several alternatives, from single 12 gram carts with 88 gram threads, Umarex 2 cart converter, refillable CO2 tanks, or even changing over to HPA. What an education! Whew.

ATM, I'm happy to shoot out the supplies I have and then probably invest in the 88 to 12 (2) carts converter from Umarex. Reviews have been consistently good, and the big benefit is that it's removable so that I don't have to leave the gun with CO2 connected 24/7 until I run the tank out.

Also, I'm putting together a sundry list of what else to order to get the PA free shipping deal.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on July 28, 2019, 05:30:26 AM
Finally dropped the Vortek kit in my 34.  I like it :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 28, 2019, 09:27:22 AM
What a fun hobby this is, I also like the fact that the camera that I've been using was only $30 (parts camera) for the ancient well used identical camera that died on me after about 15 years.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=160173.0;attach=279243;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on July 28, 2019, 10:20:57 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on July 28, 2019, 09:27:22 AM
What a fun hobby this is, I also like the fact that the camera that I've been using was only $30 (parts camera) for the ancient well used identical camera that died on me after about 15 years.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=160173.0;attach=279243;image)

Nice expansion - double diameter.  What camera are you using?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 28, 2019, 10:49:53 AM
I use a Sony DSC H50, what happened is I bought a camera that needed a display that had been cracked and my old one had a good display.  The one that I bought looked cosmetically excellent so I figured that it didn't have much use before the display was cracked and it ended up being well worth the $30 that I paid for it, it's like a brand new camera now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on July 28, 2019, 11:21:57 AM
Well, I ordered a 1077W from Crosman site last Wednesday afternoon, then went to amazon and ordered the Winchester 4x32AO scope for it. Good scope for low to mid-power air rifles, since the objective can be focused down to 15ft! Picked up a couple sets of Weaver classic 1" mid-rise dovetail rings for some 7 bucks each at Walmart yesterday. Transaction complete on the rifle overnight, after waiting since Wednesday. So much for Monday delivery, darn it. I've been itching to get my hands on one of these Ruger 1022 copies. Same box clip/rotary magazine combo as well in .177. Wood stock is purty with the blued steel. I also spent the last 2-3 days explaining to some newbie's about how to read an exploded diagram when they got stuck reassembling their air rifles after tuning/repairs. I always mention to them to remember their high school blueprint reading from industrial arts.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/1VHa8g.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl1VHa8gj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/pfYCFy.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnpfYCFyj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 28, 2019, 11:38:08 AM
Quote from: unionrdr on July 28, 2019, 11:21:57 AM
Well, I ordered a 1077W from Crosman site last Wednesday afternoon, then went to amazon and ordered the Winchester 4x32AO scope for it. Good scope for low to mid-power air rifles, since the objective can be focused down to 15ft! Picked up a couple sets of Weaver classic 1" mid-rise dovetail rings for some 7 bucks each at Walmart yesterday. Transaction complete on the rifle overnight, after waiting since Wednesday. So much for Monday delivery, darn it. I've been itching to get my hands on one of these Ruger 1022 copies. Same box clip/rotary magazine combo as well in .177. Wood stock is purty with the blued steel. I also spent the last 2-3 days explaining to some newbie's about how to read an exploded diagram when they got stuck reassembling their air rifles after tuning/repairs. I always mention to them to remember their high school blueprint reading from industrial arts.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/1VHa8g.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl1VHa8gj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/pfYCFy.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnpfYCFyj)
Looks fun, I didn't know crosman still made these.

Be warned though, the grip of the stock looks pretty similar to that of the 2260 stock and they're horribly fat and blocky.
I doubt even Paul white would find this grip comfortable.
You seem to have some decent skill refinishing wood though so I'm sure you'll have it looking nice if you do reshape it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 28, 2019, 11:39:35 AM
Started taking the Steel Storm apart today. Gonna make it full auto by dumping the 6 shot timing gear.
While apart I may see about a longer barrel.
Already have the bulk fill adapter and may go to HPA as I have a compressor and a few tanks to play with.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 28, 2019, 12:39:06 PM
Not much so far. Just put together a breech for the carbine build. It will be sent to Roy at mountain air to convert to 30 cal. I also did a little work on 2 .177 cal marauder mags so the JSB 16.2gr pellets fit better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on July 28, 2019, 02:29:58 PM
Fired my Yong Hung up today for the first time. Filled my disco up in less than a minute. Had to de-gas it because the bolt hung up and I bent the stock bolt handle due to the breech screw wasn't down far enough and was catching the bolt. I put the home made bolt handle I have on it which is stronger and works well. After that I re sighted it in for the open sights, then mounted the scope on it. Ran through two more fill ups then put it away. Setting everything up takes a minute, but not as long as pumping that tube up 3 times with my hand pump LOL. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 28, 2019, 02:32:07 PM
Welcome to air superiority Cole.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on July 28, 2019, 02:47:00 PM
Yeah Bill, I am sure I will enjoy the PCP's more now. I still like my break barrels/ pumpers too though.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 28, 2019, 02:51:02 PM
Quote from: 1953 Panther on July 28, 2019, 02:47:00 PM
Yeah Bill, I am sure I will enjoy the PCP's more now. I still like my break barrels/ pumpers too though.  ;)
Options are good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 28, 2019, 02:57:43 PM
Don't you love how air is free until you start compressing it?
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on July 28, 2019, 04:15:17 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 28, 2019, 11:38:08 AM
Quote from: unionrdr on July 28, 2019, 11:21:57 AM
Well, I ordered a 1077W from Crosman site last Wednesday afternoon, then went to amazon and ordered the Winchester 4x32AO scope for it. Good scope for low to mid-power air rifles, since the objective can be focused down to 15ft! Picked up a couple sets of Weaver classic 1" mid-rise dovetail rings for some 7 bucks each at Walmart yesterday. Transaction complete on the rifle overnight, after waiting since Wednesday. So much for Monday delivery, darn it. I've been itching to get my hands on one of these Ruger 1022 copies. Same box clip/rotary magazine combo as well in .177. Wood stock is purty with the blued steel. I also spent the last 2-3 days explaining to some newbie's about how to read an exploded diagram when they got stuck reassembling their air rifles after tuning/repairs. I always mention to them to remember their high school blueprint reading from industrial arts.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/1VHa8g.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl1VHa8gj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/pfYCFy.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnpfYCFyj)
Looks fun, I didn't know crosman still made these.

Be warned though, the grip of the stock looks pretty similar to that of the 2260 stock and they're horribly fat and blocky.
I doubt even Paul white would find this grip comfortable.
You seem to have some decent skill refinishing wood though so I'm sure you'll have it looking nice if you do reshape it.
  Looks to me like it might just be a bit too wide in the grip cross-section? If & when I ever get it, we'll see. I think that stain my daughter used on the kitchen table is about the right shade too?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 29, 2019, 12:37:31 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 28, 2019, 11:38:08 AM
Looks fun, I didn't know crosman still made these.

Be warned though, the grip of the stock looks pretty similar to that of the 2260 stock and they're horribly fat and blocky.
I doubt even Paul white would find this grip comfortable.
You seem to have some decent skill refinishing wood though so I'm sure you'll have it looking nice if you do reshape it.

 ???  I think both are fine and comfortable enough. But I don't have small hands. I don't have a 1077W anymore because I use the stock for my Benjamin  Wildfire W.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 30, 2019, 06:39:18 PM
I still may need a few more coats of BLO, but I'm essentially done with the work on that 13xx stock.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5pW1ym3/IMG-20190730-142131105.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This didn't turn out perfect but I it doesn't look too bad and is functional.
(https://i.postimg.cc/g28KNJBt/IMG-20190730-142143190.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)pics to upload (https://postimages.org/)

This is what that stock looked like when Andy sent it to me.
(https://i.postimg.cc/G25Ycw5s/IMG-20190725-183916972.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 30, 2019, 07:44:10 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 30, 2019, 06:39:18 PM
I still may need a few more coats of BLO, but I'm essentially done with the work on that 13xx stock.


I think it looks pretty good but I think I would have fit a butt pad on it, (now that I have done it a couple of times).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 30, 2019, 07:48:15 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 30, 2019, 07:44:10 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 30, 2019, 06:39:18 PM
I still may need a few more coats of BLO, but I'm essentially done with the work on that 13xx stock.


I think it looks pretty good but I think I would have fit a butt pad on it, (now that I have done it a couple of times).

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 30, 2019, 08:18:59 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 30, 2019, 07:44:10 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 30, 2019, 06:39:18 PM
I still may need a few more coats of BLO, but I'm essentially done with the work on that 13xx stock.


I think it looks pretty good but I think I would have fit a butt pad on it, (now that I have done it a couple of times).
This is just a look I happen to like, iirc the earliest 760's were like this as we're a few other slab stock guns from crosman back in the day.
Maybe the V350 ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 30, 2019, 09:13:36 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 30, 2019, 08:18:59 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 30, 2019, 07:44:10 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 30, 2019, 06:39:18 PM
I still may need a few more coats of BLO, but I'm essentially done with the work on that 13xx stock.


I think it looks pretty good but I think I would have fit a butt pad on it, (now that I have done it a couple of times).
This is just a look I happen to like, iirc the earliest 760's were like this as we're a few other slab stock guns from crosman back in the day.
Maybe the V350 ?
I'm familiar with it, I just prefer smooth or a butt pad myself.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kels73 on July 30, 2019, 09:35:32 PM
I prepped my U.K. Beeman Kodiak .25 for sale.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 31, 2019, 06:56:59 PM
Mounted my new Discovery 6-24x44 scope on Maxine. Tonight going to give it a go at zeroing it in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on July 31, 2019, 09:44:40 PM
Practiced some with the ASP20. Adjusted the trigger just a little. Around 48 rounds. Did fairly good.

Still working on the shoulder pressure thing but that's another thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 31, 2019, 10:19:22 PM
Casted up a bunch of .22 23gn pellets tonight. Anyone who guesses the closets by August 14th I will send 150 from this batch. Send guess by PM so I can keep track of it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 31, 2019, 10:38:54 PM
.22 about 3/4" and when I send you that grip adapter I will send a few with it too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on August 01, 2019, 01:19:37 AM
Packed up my ATI Nova Freedom .22 and shipped it back to ATI because the pump was leaking.   Otherwise, the gun was fine.

I asked them for first dibs on buying it back as a parts gun!

So far, ATI service has been great!   I hope it continues.  (smile)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on August 01, 2019, 06:43:31 PM
took a couple piles of parts from my 1377 and 2240 and made a 760-pumper-barrelled CO2 tack-driver.  The barrel is from a rifle-barreled 760 I drilled a TP and chamfered for a leade.

Shoots RWS Hobby WC pretty good.  No scope, just sighting down the LDC and hitting the spinner on the fence 19 yards away every other shot.

My eBay PCP kit is still in progress... hammer doesn't contact the poppet assembly, so I'm waiting on some feedback from the retailer in China. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 01, 2019, 06:52:20 PM
I shot my new to me Vintage Boone pistol. I think it's cool to reach back in history and shoot a old one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 01, 2019, 06:54:04 PM
I went to work and earned money to, more than likely, buy airguns and stuff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 01, 2019, 07:41:07 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 01, 2019, 06:54:24 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 01, 2019, 06:52:20 PM
I shot my new to me Vintage Boone pistol. I think it's cool to reach back in history and shoot a old one.

How do you cock/load it? That looks pretty nifty :)

You pull the loop forward until it catches and then when you pull the trigger remember it will return quickly, LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 01, 2019, 08:44:02 PM
Resealed the '65 140 today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on August 01, 2019, 11:51:59 PM
I took out the Beeman Falcon-Rs .25 and took off the stock and oiled it, then put it all back after checking all internal air components including the built in gauge.  I pumped it back up from 120 BAR to 200 BAR and rechecked the BugBuster UTG with yardage. 

All checked out and the Falcon-Rs .25 looks brand new with the new oil finish I hand rubbed on.

So I go to thinking how useful this PCP is especially to me, making my collection of springers appreciated as well as this PCP itself.

I then shot the HW35 E .22 along with my HW50S .22, finishing with my HW50S .177 shooting and maintenance.

My arms and hands and shoulders are tired!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 02, 2019, 12:03:38 AM
 I looked at my rack of pumpers, and thought no not today my little gems sorry  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 02, 2019, 12:47:05 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on August 02, 2019, 12:03:38 AM
I looked at my rack of pumpers, and thought no not today my little gems sorry  :(
So no shooting for you today ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on August 02, 2019, 01:53:46 AM
I setup a spoiled tangerine out at 50 yards on the ground.  I then pulled out my .22 Synrod that I haven't shot in quite awhile and blasted that orange on the first shot shooting prone.  I hit it two more times after that.  It's nice to know the Synrod is still ready and able.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 02, 2019, 09:11:19 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on August 02, 2019, 12:47:05 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on August 02, 2019, 12:03:38 AM
I looked at my rack of pumpers, and thought no not today my little gems sorry  :(
So no shooting for you today ?
I did mount a dot sight on my Webley Nemesis .22 and shot about 30 rounds, also took a few break barrel shots , before getting that popped :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 02, 2019, 02:38:59 PM
Packed up an airgun to ship off to the other side of the country.  Heading to the P.O. soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 03, 2019, 06:28:27 PM
Sold a .177 SuperTact to a good friend for his son's birthday.
 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 04, 2019, 01:08:33 PM
Great job teaching her the right way to handle a gun Skeeter. I spent some time putting the 25, 22, and .177 caliber slugs I got this week in old pellet tins and labeled them with a sharpie and masking tape and stored them into the appropriate container. Other than that not much this morning. I plan on doing some testing with the 22 slugs today but we have a new oven coming and still have to make out weekly Walmart trip so I'm holding off getting into anything until those two items are dealt with.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on August 04, 2019, 01:47:24 PM
I finally got around to testing some slugs I was sent by a member here.  I don't recall the type or weight of the slugs, but compared to the JSB MKII's the pellets performed better in the rifle I tested.  These are 5 shot groups at 37 yards shot from my Galatian, Sumatra and Marauder.  The Sumatra did the best with the slugs and the Marauder did the best with pellets.  The poor Galatian has only had about 100 pellets through it, so it may get better over time...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 04, 2019, 03:07:09 PM
What brand of slugs and what grain Paul? Also what caliber? I'm thinking 25 since that is what your Sumatra is chambered in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wepster on August 04, 2019, 04:52:40 PM
Made an airgun vise. Pic in the simple home projects gate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 04, 2019, 06:37:34 PM
Quote from: bear air on August 04, 2019, 03:07:09 PM
What brand of slugs and what grain Paul? Also what caliber? I'm thinking 25 since that is what your Sumatra is chambered in.

 It may have been some of the .22  30 grain possibly 40 gr. .25 NOE BBT, home cast I sent Paul awhile back  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 04, 2019, 07:20:55 PM
NICE!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on August 05, 2019, 03:38:51 PM
got a tracking number from PA,
for my FX dreamlite bottle  ;D  ;D

scheduled for tomorrow  8)

gotta love living only a few hours away from pyramyd
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 05, 2019, 03:45:42 PM
Besides doing a bit of plinking I thought about some projects.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 05, 2019, 03:50:06 PM
When I was getting ready for my morning bicycle ride, I discovered a flat front tire.  I replaced the tube and aired it up.  About 30 seconds later, it said Pssssss!  I found the problem and repaired the rim tape, replaced the tube, and aired it up again.  This time it held.
So you are asking what this has to do with airguns?  Well, duhhh, the tires are PCP tires.  And the pumping is a good workout for airing up the rifles.   ;) ;D


PS - If you have not bought a bicycle tube in the last five years, get ready for "sticker SHOCK".  $12 plus tax.  OUCH!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on August 05, 2019, 06:18:08 PM
Just got done tearing apart my DAR177, needed to repair a broken poppet.  I noticed when I tore it apart that the cap for the valve spring was turned in considerably further than what my other two DAR's are, I figure it was too much spring tension on the poppet is what caused it to brake myself.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 05, 2019, 06:23:29 PM
Nothing yet but.... parts came in today.
The Woodus Scopus Maximus will get the GMAC Customs repeater breech and barrel band upgrade. Then it will be shot.... repeatedly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on August 05, 2019, 07:00:41 PM
Quote from: avator on August 05, 2019, 06:23:29 PM
Nothing yet but.... parts came in today.
The Woodus Scopus Maximus will get the GMAC Customs repeater breech and barrel band upgrade. Then it will be shot.... repeatedly.

Man, talk about a total makeover!  That's going to be one sweet rifle once you're done!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: gendoc on August 05, 2019, 07:19:39 PM
sent Bill some .20 pellets..... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 05, 2019, 08:59:35 PM
Found a partial tin of .20's I thought I had use up, so you can probably guess what I did after that  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 05, 2019, 11:12:08 PM
Swapped scopes on my PCPs.  Hawke SW 30 tac went back on the Streamline.  SWFA 12x42 went on the Wildcat.  UTG 4-16x44 SWAT stayed on the RS78. 

Streamline is zeroed at 50 yards.  WC at 40 yards and RS78 is at 40.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Javi on August 06, 2019, 12:33:47 AM
I took apart my regulated disco because of suspected moisture issues. Opened it up and it was worse than I thought the huma reg was covered in oil/water gunk, the sticker on the huma was pretty much destroyed. Lesson learned, no more putting off regular maintenance on my guns. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 06, 2019, 02:59:26 PM
Messing around today with my Crosman 3100. Put another scope back on (CP 3-9) and opened a tin of CPHP 7.9gr.
 As I was trying to sight in I kept picking up Crosman Destroyers (7.4 gr) out of my tin. (came from Walmart, btw)
Emptied the tin out on a newspaper on the dining table and went through them.
 Picked out 10 more!  :o

 Sent off a note to Crosman... ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 06, 2019, 06:34:49 PM
So I heard back from a fellow named Kevin, who told me the packing machine didn't get cleaned out good enough.
 I thought about that. I am a retired machinist,that used to work production runs.
 I dug around, and I have 3 other tins of CPHP . Two already open,one of which I already checked. I went through the rest.
 A brand new tin, (these are from Walmart) did not have any Destroyers in it. But almost 10%, 43 out of 500 were Crosman Points.
Anyone else come across this
 I sent another note off to Kevin at Crosman.   (  I know, never buy anything manufactured on Mondays or Fridays  :o)

(http://i.imgur.com/Vs44kMT.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Vs44kMT)

(http://i.imgur.com/v6HUQkh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/v6HUQkh)

(http://i.imgur.com/gWS3IKL.jpg) (https://imgur.com/gWS3IKL)

(http://i.imgur.com/nABGzzN.jpg) (https://imgur.com/nABGzzN)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Unk on August 06, 2019, 07:06:42 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 06, 2019, 06:34:49 PM
So I heard back from a fellow named Kevin, who told me the packing machine didn't get cleaned out good enough.
 I thought about that. I am a retired machinist,that used to work production runs.
 I dug around, and I have 3 other tins of CPHP . Two already open,one of which I already checked. I went through the rest.
 A brand new tin, (these are from Walmart) did not have any Destroyers in it. But almost 10%, 43 out of 500 were Crosman Points.
Anyone else come across this
 I sent another note off to Kevin at Crosman.   (  I know, never buy anything manufactured on Mondays or Fridays  :o)

(http://i.imgur.com/Vs44kMT.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Vs44kMT)

(http://i.imgur.com/v6HUQkh.jpg) (https://imgur.com/v6HUQkh)

(http://i.imgur.com/gWS3IKL.jpg) (https://imgur.com/gWS3IKL)

(http://i.imgur.com/nABGzzN.jpg) (https://imgur.com/nABGzzN)


Does your wife by any chance have a devilish grin on her face today ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 06, 2019, 07:21:54 PM
Obviously, a Sampler Tin.   ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 06, 2019, 07:48:11 PM
The length of pull on that pistol stock was just too long so I took an inch off of it, and since those grooves I filed in didn't turn out very good the first time I  decided not to try it again.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Jqqm7W8/IMG-20190806-154339371.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7fgXrFgd)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 06, 2019, 08:37:04 PM
A quick 40 with the 2300S..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 07, 2019, 01:05:30 AM
Set up a tin can course in the yard.  Myself and 3 of the boys took turns walking and we each took 2 shots each at each target.  I won with 11 hits, Christopher hit 10, Sean and Nate both made 7 hits.  14 hits are possible.  It was a great time.  We will run the course again tomorrow.  All shots are standing offhand. 

Afterwards I grabbed the .177 Wildcat and shot an empty Gatorade bottle at 75 yards multiple times.  So fun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 07, 2019, 07:11:50 AM
I'm going to try to slip into the tool n die shop and use the lathe Today. I want to drill the ID of an SPA muzzle brake to fit the barrel on my Maximus. That is the final step in this rebuild.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on August 07, 2019, 07:16:54 AM
Killed 2 golf balls at 25 yards.   Well, I bruised them dead center.  (chuckle)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on August 07, 2019, 08:25:23 AM
Quote from: BackStop on August 07, 2019, 07:16:54 AM
Killed 2 golf balls at 25 yards.   Well, I bruised them dead center.  (chuckle)

As it got light enough to see, I tried the Freedom at 55 yards on another golf ball.   Direct center hit on first shot.   So, I said... "good enough".

Well, it did not take long before I had to know if it was just a lucky shot.

Long story short, yes and no, it was not just a lucky shot, but the grass is pretty high between me and the 55 yard golf ball.

So, the first shot was lucky that it did not encounter any of the tall weeds/grass, but it took a little while to make a good hit after that first shot.

I could see the pellet being deflected by the grass/weeds.

This is shooting across my neighbor's yard.   He is a good guy, but he does NOT mow regularly.  (sigh)

Oh, and yes, I do have his permission to shoot across his yard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on August 07, 2019, 10:56:06 AM
Quote from: BackStop on August 07, 2019, 08:25:23 AM
Quote from: BackStop on August 07, 2019, 07:16:54 AM
Killed 2 golf balls at 25 yards.   Well, I bruised them dead center.  (chuckle)

As it got light enough to see, I tried the Freedom at 55 yards on another golf ball.   Direct center hit on first shot.   So, I said... "good enough".

Well, it did not take long before I had to know if it was just a lucky shot.

Long story short, yes and no, it was not just a lucky shot, but the grass is pretty high between me and the 55 yard golf ball.

So, the first shot was lucky that it did not encounter any of the tall weeds/grass, but it took a little while to make a good hit after that first shot.

I could see the pellet being deflected by the grass/weeds.

This is shooting across my neighbor's yard.   He is a good guy, but he does NOT mow regularly.  (sigh)

Oh, and yes, I do have his permission to shoot across his yard.

Well, here is another entry from me in the senile old fogy category...

Yes, the weeds WERE clipping the shots, but I had (once again) put the Freedom .177 on LOW power and did not realize it.  AGAIN!

So... once I put it back on HIGH power, I was making that golf ball dance at 55 yards.   Yeah, I missed a couple of times, but I hit it enough out of 20 shots that I had to replace it.   Yes, it was torn up enough that it was hard to make it sit on the tee.  (grin)

I am a happy AG'er once again!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 07, 2019, 03:29:54 PM
Made it into the T&D shop at lunch and got the SPA MB drilled out to fit the Maximus barrel. Slipped it on when I got home but didn't have enough time to take pics or fool with it much. Posted an add in the classifieds for the sight blade for it. Not going to use open sights but I just want the blade to clean it up. Mean time I'll just turn the brake so the blade slot is on the bottom.
Pics forthcoming.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on August 07, 2019, 04:32:21 PM
I got my two air rifles in today My Ruger Air hawk elite 2 with the 4x32 Ruger scope and my Rs1 Beeman Predator. Lets just say they are some thing to tinker with LOL. Much to my surprise the Beeman was the 1000 fps version with a 3x9x32 scope. I didn't scope them out yet, as I wanted to see how they shot after I cleaned all the dirt and what have you out of the barrels and tightened up the screws on the Air hawk. The Beeman has some sort of cover over the screws that looks like it needs a spanner of sorts to get them loose. I guess they didn't want any one working on it, ( we will fix that, heh heh, along with the auto safeties on both of them). Both of them required almost full elevation of the rear sight to zero at 10 meters, another little fix for me to take care of with spacers. All in all not too bad for the price point I have in them. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 5thumbs on August 07, 2019, 05:34:59 PM
Been wanting to make a shooting bench so I dont have to shoot off cinder blocks anymore.   I'm not very handy, so asked a friend.  He told me no problem, had me sketch things out and we built this together by just "winging" it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on August 07, 2019, 06:14:25 PM
does caressing my .25 FX dreamlite bottle count?  ;)

wow this thing is incredible beyond words!!!


70yds, 3 different corn stalks,
a full mag (16 shots) into each one......

this left me with 3 corn stalks with dime sized or smaller holes in them :o  :o

totally wish i had bought an fx sooner.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 07, 2019, 08:22:08 PM
Cut down a .177 barrel to 2240 length.

(http://i.imgur.com/G7gpBv0.jpg) (https://imgur.com/G7gpBv0)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 08:50:37 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 07, 2019, 06:44:27 PM
Shooting the 1377 with green laser to see if it is still zero, have to push the loose weaver railing to the front sight while i push the laser forward too to "flatten out" the rail connection.


So far so good. I have a picture already of the 2240 at 40ft with the laser, next target i setup ill get a picture too of the 1377 if the stupid phone camera wants to work.


Not today, but need to find a way to get ahold of the guy who designed this 13xx pump grip i seen for 3d print and ask if he could make a "remix" and add weaver/picatinny railing on the bottom. Im very adamant about having a vertical foregrip on all my guns... i love it too much and "feel empty" without it LOL.

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/crosman-1377-pump-arm (https://www.youmagine.com/designs/crosman-1377-pump-arm)

You could install a Tactical Innovations Ruger 10/22 scope rail...They have 3 different heights and several colors  to choose  from.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 09:13:30 PM
A rail can be installed under the belly of the the pump forearm is what I meant..

My 1377 has one..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 09:25:37 PM
For you to better understand it, Skeets:

My TI 10/22 receiver with a TI rail


(https://i.imgur.com/LVYQOqz.jpg?2)


Installed one on my 1377 forearm:


(https://i.imgur.com/QdEWt7c.jpg?3)

(https://i.imgur.com/3PMOIU2.jpg?3)

(https://i.imgur.com/YD4wrFF.jpg?2)

(https://i.imgur.com/3WVMndF.jpg?2)


TI rails:


https://www.tacticalinc.com/catalog/category/774/607/2080 (https://www.tacticalinc.com/catalog/category/774/607/2080)


https://www.tacticalinc.com/catalog/product/id-6824 (https://www.tacticalinc.com/catalog/product/id-6824)


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 09:34:02 PM
With the TI rail attached to the forearm, you  could  install an AR grip because the itself is a Picatinny.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 09:38:27 PM
The are literally hundreds of AR front grips to choose  from, you  know, as some of them are Picatinny style.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 09:43:05 PM
It will not flex, especially if you utilize all the screw holes...Just install washers to make it more solid like I did on mine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 09:56:00 PM
Besides, the Crosman 13xx foreram is super cheap for you to experiment on.

I have seen a guy install an AR semi vertical grip for an AR pistol build, somewhat a V-shape from a side view, on a 13xx forearm..Looks kinda cool and makes the multi pump pistol so much easier to pump  because of the added leverage.

I am more of an aesthetics guy though and looks is always paramount for me, hence the perfect color combos and clean lines on every gun in my possession.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 07, 2019, 10:16:51 PM
Yard work:
Mower
Leaf Blower
Power Washer
Hose
25 7.0 WC with 300S  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 07, 2019, 10:35:13 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 07, 2019, 08:22:08 PM
Cut down a .177 barrel to 2240 length.

(http://i.imgur.com/G7gpBv0.jpg) (https://imgur.com/G7gpBv0)

*SWOON*
You are a man after my own heart!
very nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 07, 2019, 10:52:23 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 07, 2019, 10:35:13 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 07, 2019, 08:22:08 PM
Cut down a .177 barrel to 2240 length.

(http://i.imgur.com/G7gpBv0.jpg) (https://imgur.com/G7gpBv0)

*SWOON*
You are a man after my own heart!
very nice!


Scott,
HaHa! This is just one of many configurations it's been in! 
Hope to try it out good when the other tenants are gone.
 How about a pic of yours?     
 This  setup and 1701 are now fast becoming favorites.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 11:57:45 PM
Shot this today but I did replace the 10" .177 LW barrel with a 14" LW barrel of the same caliber:


(https://i.imgur.com/t7Tnb2G.jpg?1)


Very accurate out to 25 meters.

Does 26-27 precise shots per cartridge, then starts to dwindle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 08, 2019, 12:35:09 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 07, 2019, 09:43:01 PM
Its not nessicarly the railing for stability, but the original grip/plastic that comes with the 13xx is a little too flexible.


For "perfect results" i could get a wood foregrip eith picatinny railing screwed on, its just the OEM  plastic foregrip that is the problem with security/dependability.

Id have your grip adapters in the mail today but what i thought was some kick @@@ glue is more like rubber cement... I will be sending a bit of weaver rail with them you will need to file to fit its kinda rough. Drill some holes bolt it on and blam you have mount. Add on a clamp on ghetto grip and you will be set.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 08, 2019, 06:57:35 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 07, 2019, 10:52:23 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 07, 2019, 10:35:13 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 07, 2019, 08:22:08 PM
Cut down a .177 barrel to 2240 length.

(http://i.imgur.com/G7gpBv0.jpg) (https://imgur.com/G7gpBv0)

*SWOON*
You are a man after my own heart!
very nice!


Scott,
HaHa! This is just one of many configurations it's been in! 
Hope to try it out good when the other tenants are gone.
 How about a pic of yours?     
 This  setup and 1701 are now fast becoming favorites.

Lego guns never stay the same for long do they!
 Here is when Mine looked like that.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 08, 2019, 09:01:52 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 08, 2019, 06:57:35 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 07, 2019, 10:52:23 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 07, 2019, 10:35:13 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 07, 2019, 08:22:08 PM
Cut down a .177 barrel to 2240 length.

(http://i.imgur.com/G7gpBv0.jpg) (https://imgur.com/G7gpBv0)

*SWOON*
You are a man after my own heart!
very nice!


Scott,
HaHa! This is just one of many configurations it's been in! 
Hope to try it out good when the other tenants are gone.
 How about a pic of yours?     
 This  setup and 1701 are now fast becoming favorites.

Lego guns never stay the same for long do they!
 Here is when Mine looked like that.


Nice!   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 08, 2019, 01:19:19 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 11:57:45 PM
Shot this today but I did replace the 10" .177 LW barrel with a 14" LW barrel of the same caliber:


(https://i.imgur.com/t7Tnb2G.jpg?1)


Very accurate out to 25 meters.

Does 26-27 precise shots per cartridge, then starts to dwindle.


"to drool over"!   VERY NICE!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on August 08, 2019, 02:34:56 PM
Did 3 sets of 10 shots over my crony out of my model 48
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 08, 2019, 02:39:25 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 08, 2019, 01:19:19 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on August 07, 2019, 11:57:45 PM
Shot this today but I did replace the 10" .177 LW barrel with a 14" LW barrel of the same caliber:


(https://i.imgur.com/t7Tnb2G.jpg?1)


Very accurate out to 25 meters.

Does 26-27 precise shots per cartridge, then starts to dwindle.


"to drool over"!   VERY NICE!

Thank you, sir!

Big fan of stainless Don  Cothran 22××/13×× parts and Blue Fork AR type grips  ;D..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 08, 2019, 07:17:30 PM
I did say my stainless Don Cothran is very accurate at 25 meters:

(https://i.imgur.com/P3AZ9dK.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/NxWcEcb.jpg?2)

(https://i.imgur.com/85rx95m.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/XvQrBP5.jpg?1)


First 2 groups were with the JSB 8g (left to right), while the 3rd/last one was with the JSB 10g.

I started at my 21st shot today and as you can see, there is already a drop in my 26th and 27th shots, so I replaced the cartridge with a fresh one.

Made 1 upward click on my scope when I started on the 3rd target dot because I was using heavier pellets in this round..My 3rd shot in this round deviated ever so slight to the left but it is almost a 1 hole nevertheless.







(https://i.imgur.com/g9K0G5p.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/Mp4XkSX.jpg?1)



Photo of my shooting table:


(https://i.imgur.com/cgn5IRf.jpg?1)



I used a wooden stool.

The 10g JSB/AA has always been a very accurate round in my 2400KTs, even the one I left in the Philippines--that one was with a 24" .177 Crosman barrel and was great even out to 50.

This was out to 38 meters with my 2400KT in the Philippines with a 6-24x40 Bushnell Elite AO mildot scope (now discontinued) as optics:


(https://i.imgur.com/6Kgg3K1.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/Xy72vh5.jpg)






Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on August 08, 2019, 08:28:31 PM
Nice pellet driving there!

I put a drop of silicone oil down the compression chamber of the ASP20. It has had about a thousand shot cycles, figured it was time.

KAPOW first shot detonated big time, then it went into dieseling. Shooting a little erratic but is calming down. The poi changed downward then eventually started coming back up.

I used this stuff that came with my Aspen

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/32709021147_8c7e789abb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RQohqt)20190420_115232 (https://flic.kr/p/RQohqt) by Tom Whit (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152306872@N04/), on Flickr

It will be a long time before I do that again  ::)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on August 08, 2019, 08:30:48 PM
I did put some shots through my DAR25 today, didn't see any red squirrels but I did manage to plug a chipmunk with it.  It's the best .25 that I have, very light and plenty of power with fantastic accuracy.  The gun puts my Mrod .25 to shame IMO, you really don't need any modifications with this gun except adjustments.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 08, 2019, 10:21:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6Kgg3K1.jpg)

I may have missed it but...
What stripper is that?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kels73 on August 08, 2019, 10:33:20 PM
I received my 177 Benjamin Marauder. It's the regulated version with the Lothar-Walther barrel. I've been experimenting with different tunes. I had the velocity up to 900 fps with CPHs. Now I've got it down to 860 fps which yields 80-85 shots. Next I'm going to take it down to 800 fps for target shooting. I'm really enjoying this gun.

(https://i.imgur.com/INIR06W.jpg?1)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 08, 2019, 10:46:34 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 08, 2019, 10:21:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6Kgg3K1.jpg)

I may have missed it but...
What stripper is that?

One of my 2 Hatsan strippers which I had powder coated because the anodizing was not up to my standards.

Also had  a new set of stainless cones machined to match whatever theme and caliber I have on my gun: ss or brass....The OEM is brass, btw.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 5thumbs on August 09, 2019, 01:58:23 AM
Quote from: Kels73 on August 08, 2019, 10:33:20 PM
I received my 177 Benjamin Marauder. It's the regulated version with the Lothar-Walther barrel. I've been experimenting with different tunes. I had the velocity up to 900 fps with CPHs. Now I've got it down to 860 fps which yields 80-85 shots. Next I'm going to take it down to 800 fps for target shooting. I'm really enjoying this gun.

(https://i.imgur.com/INIR06W.jpg?1)

I got the same rifle .177/regulated/LW barrel about 2 months ago.  Out of the box it shoots CPH boxed at 875fps and I get about 80 shots.  Have not messed with it but would appreciate if you could tell me the specifics once you get it down to 800fps.   I thought the regulated marauder would be harder to tune since the regulator kept the pressure constant, so I'm happy to learn how to get more shots with less power for my target shooting!  I have a Gen 1 if I ever need more power.   

This version of the Marauder is BIG, long and heavy!

Thanks
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bark123 on August 09, 2019, 10:04:55 AM
Completed trigger mods on my brand new .22 Gauntlet.  Polished the trigger and sear contacts and added moly, replaced the stock spring with cut down spring from a ball point pen, adjusted over-travel screw... and I love it!  It pulls like butter, and breaks super crisp.  I decided against installing a spring plunger for a 2 stage “feel” because I really like how it turned out.  Now I just have to find it’s favorite pellet.
Title: I Took All The PCPs to the Range
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 09, 2019, 04:32:24 PM
PCP Day at the Range

Drove up to the Yolo range with the PCPs today.
Just to mess around.
Shot the Gen I Marauders and the 1720T at 25 yards off the bench.
The rifles used bi-pods and the pistol used the bag.

1. 10 shots with the .177 - AA 10.34, 4.52mm Dome
2. 10 shots with the 1720T - Crosman 7.9 CPH
3.   8 shots with the .25 - JSB 25.4 Dome
4. 10 shots with the .22 - Discovery 14.3 CPH

I probably should have used a different pellet with the .22 but seven of them seemed to shoot OK.

I always said my most accurate rifle was my 1720T pistol...😜

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 09, 2019, 04:51:52 PM
The other day I was shooting the 160 2nd Var and while wiping it down afterwads I head a "tink"   "thud"... It was the serrated elevation riser off the rear blade site. Towel caught it and flipped it out.
 I was on the deck.. and it literally disappeared in the poor light of dusk.
So today I came home from work and put on a full blown search.
After determining it wasn't on any flat surface I started peering down between the decking and sure enough... there it was.
I got my old trusty "Magnet on a stick" retrieval tool and snatched it from the jaws of a rusty death!!!!

 8) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 09, 2019, 04:57:19 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 09, 2019, 04:51:52 PM
The other day I was shooting the 160 2nd Var and while wiping it down afterwads I head a "tink"   "thud"... It was the serrated elevation riser off the rear blade site. Towel caught it and flipped it out.
 I was on the deck.. and it literally disappeared in the poor light of dusk.
So today I came home from work and put on a full blown search.
After determining it wasn't on any flat surface I started peering down between the decking and sure enough... there it was.
I got my old trusty "Magnet on a stick" retrieval tool and snatched it from the jaws of a rusty death!!!!

 8) ;D

Good Job, those magnets sure can be a life saver, so to speak. I have retrieved many sockets and wrenches as well as nuts and bolts that there was no other way to get to. I have 4 or 5 of the magnets just so I can be sure to have one handy if/when needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 09, 2019, 05:05:10 PM
You betchya Dan... this small one has been in my tool box for decades.
More recently I bought a big one that is a strong "Neo Magnet" on a flexible wand. It is the perfect size to fit down a Co2 tube and snatch a stuck cart!
Title: I got and shot another 1400 today.
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 09, 2019, 08:26:07 PM
I got another 1400 today and it is shooting good.
Title: Re: I got and shot another 1400 today.
Post by: bantam5s on August 09, 2019, 08:41:20 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 09, 2019, 08:26:07 PM
I got another 1400 today and it is shooting good.
Sure looks like a nice one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 09, 2019, 08:42:43 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 09, 2019, 04:51:52 PM
The other day I was shooting the 160 2nd Var and while wiping it down afterwads I head a "tink"   "thud"... It was the serrated elevation riser off the rear blade site. Towel caught it and flipped it out.
 I was on the deck.. and it literally disappeared in the poor light of dusk.
So today I came home from work and put on a full blown search.
After determining it wasn't on any flat surface I started peering down between the decking and sure enough... there it was.
I got my old trusty "Magnet on a stick" retrieval tool and snatched it from the jaws of a rusty death!!!!

 8) ;D
Such an indispensable tool, I prefer Ullman devices Corp myself but it's probably because that's the make my grandfather trusted for his magnetic pickup tools and inspection mirrors.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on August 10, 2019, 06:40:13 PM
Made a 82.5 grain hammer weight out of either a carbide or HSS 3/8 drill bit shank for my Liberty to use with the shorter but stiffer HS.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 11, 2019, 01:27:27 AM
Not much, just did a pre test with the 2 new valve springs I got from Tim Hill. I think I will go with the 29 for now since I'm still using the stock hammer. Thinking about drilling the throat of the valve too, not sure though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 12, 2019, 09:50:23 AM
Shopped at Meir's yesterday (new to the area). Found a sporting goods isle that was about half air gun stuff. No hats, shirts or anything. A pellet selection about like Walmart on the other side of the same country block with Cabela's next door. They had that new Remington 1100. Looked like a modern home defense version of a Greener to me?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 12, 2019, 11:13:37 AM
It appears that I may have picked up the remaining parts for my next (stubby 2240) build. It may turn into a 1740 since I already have one in .22.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on August 12, 2019, 12:16:50 PM
I went out and sighted my Freedom in this morning, it only took 3 shots to get it where I wanted it but I left the end of the shroud off and it was just way to loud to shoot very much.  I had to fix the pump on it cause the high pressure o ring wasn't doing what it was supposed to.  I couldn't even pull the pump out because the o ring that was in there was split and plugging it up.  It's working really good now though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 12, 2019, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: avator on August 12, 2019, 11:13:37 AM
It appears that I may have picked up the remaining parts for my next (stubby 2240) build. It may turn into a 1740 since I already have one in .22.

I planned on putting a short steel breech on this one but never did it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 12, 2019, 03:32:44 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 12, 2019, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: avator on August 12, 2019, 11:13:37 AM
It appears that I may have picked up the remaining parts for my next (stubby 2240) build. It may turn into a 1740 since I already have one in .22.

I planned on putting a short steel breech on this one but never did it.
There ya go.... loud and proud.
I have the steel breech left over from the Maximus I just put the repeater breech on. I do think I'm going to go .177. I think I already have the .117 bolt.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 12, 2019, 06:45:28 PM
Bought the wood I need to build a simple airgun cabinet.
Convinced myself to go with a military ordinance crate theme with it because I knew $30 x4 ( needed for to get my 56x32 ) for the nice finish ply plus hardware... ect is out of my budget.
Went with the best I could find of the basic cheaper stuff, hopefully I can pull something off that doesn't look like garbage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on August 13, 2019, 12:59:42 AM
camo wrapped the contour for squirrel hunting this wednesday and/or thursday.   put a couple pellets down range with the NP2 to check poi as it is my backup gun if something goes wrong, or it's raining. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 13, 2019, 01:45:18 AM
I drilled and painted a red dot indicator on my Wildcat magazines so I know when they are empty.  I can usually tell just by feel but it’s nice to have visual indicator also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Walther on August 13, 2019, 05:18:13 PM
Today I sourced some stainless and brass tubing for my next project on my (cr600w spa plinkster variant rifle) adding an adjustable cheek rest . I have a fairly easy system I have come up with over the years that leaves no ugly adjustment holes visible:)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 13, 2019, 05:55:01 PM
Quote from: Walther on August 13, 2019, 05:18:13 PM
Today I sourced some stainless and brass tubing for my next project on my (cr600w spa plinkster variant rifle) adding an adjustable cheek rest . I have a fairly easy system I have come up with over the years that leaves no ugly adjustment holes visible:)

 Please share when you get your materials around.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on August 13, 2019, 06:21:36 PM
aligned the scope to the bore,and set the level to level.

now if this rain would just give me a break ill be off to sight in.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 13, 2019, 07:43:24 PM
Tonight I am going to disassemble the "Cro-jiman" 2060 build to find a fatter o-ring for the MellonAir Flow thru bolt. It was their .177 unit and I am running an LW .20 barrel.
Seemed an OK fit to the lead-in at the early beginning, but discovered with the warmer temps and a tight fitting pellet it fails the "tissue test" BIG time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 13, 2019, 07:52:27 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 13, 2019, 07:43:24 PM
Tonight I am going to disassemble the "Cro-jiman" 2060 build to find a fatter o-ring for the MellonAir Flow thru bolt. It was their .177 unit and I am running an LW .20 barrel.
Seemed an OK fit to the lead-in at the early beginning, but discovered with the warmer temps and a tight fitting pellet it fails the "tissue test" BIG time.

I have always found out that putting a thin one behind the existing one affords a better seal...It also locks the bolt handle judiciously.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 13, 2019, 08:13:21 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 13, 2019, 07:59:46 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on August 13, 2019, 07:52:27 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 13, 2019, 07:43:24 PM
Tonight I am going to disassemble the "Cro-jiman" 2060 build to find a fatter o-ring for the MellonAir Flow thru bolt. It was their .177 unit and I am running an LW .20 barrel.
Seemed an OK fit to the lead-in at the early beginning, but discovered with the warmer temps and a tight fitting pellet it fails the "tissue test" BIG time.

I have always found out that putting a thin one behind the existing one affords a better seal...It also locks the bolt handle judiciously.

Add some floss under the oring to beef it up, use how much you see fit.

Yes, floss post use and with food particles to boot, lol!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 14, 2019, 01:10:32 AM
Got about 80% of my airguns cabinet done, quick and simple / rough and dirty but holds 14 rifles atm and will have a shelf up top for ammo and pistols plus I still gotta put the doors on.
(https://i.postimg.cc/kX7DCs6R/IMG-20190813-204034617.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/py1PYDBP)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 35 shooter on August 14, 2019, 01:32:52 AM
Squared the reticle in my new scope with the bore on my new 880.
Ready to rock and roll!! :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 14, 2019, 09:27:03 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on August 14, 2019, 01:10:32 AM
Got about 80% of my airguns cabinet done, quick and simple / rough and dirty but holds 14 rifles atm and will have a shelf up top for ammo and pistols plus I still gotta put the doors on.
(https://i.postimg.cc/kX7DCs6R/IMG-20190813-204034617.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/py1PYDBP)



A nice looking stable!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 14, 2019, 01:23:08 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 14, 2019, 09:27:03 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on August 14, 2019, 01:10:32 AM
Got about 80% of my airguns cabinet done, quick and simple / rough and dirty but holds 14 rifles atm and will have a shelf up top for ammo and pistols plus I still gotta put the doors on.
(https://i.postimg.cc/kX7DCs6R/IMG-20190813-204034617.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/py1PYDBP)



A nice looking stable!
Thanks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 14, 2019, 11:38:26 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKT3fBJ8/IMG-20190814-192824653.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SndTBKBQ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvrgR4kk/IMG-20190814-192850335.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zHNTDChs)
It's ugly, but it's functional.

If you're wondering about the paint, I started with an OD green rattle can but ran out because it takes so much of it to get any coverage on this rough plywood.
Went to the hardware store and found a discounted quart of what I thought was OD- ish enough, and I guess it was discounted because it came out too brown. ( Wasn't gonna buy 4 more rattle cans at $6 a pop )
I liked the way it looked when I started brushing brown into the OD so I went with it, hadn't gotten to the doors before the rattle can ran out so they're all brown.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 15, 2019, 08:43:08 AM
Just take a sander and distress it then put a clear coat on it.
Also, might I suggest, use some 1x1 to make 'pigeon holes' on the bottom for the butt end of the stocks to sit in.
Looks functional.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 15, 2019, 01:39:48 PM
Quote from: avator on August 15, 2019, 08:43:08 AM
Just take a sander and distress it then put a clear coat on it.
Also, might I suggest, use some 1x1 to make 'pigeon holes' on the bottom for the butt end of the stocks to sit in.
Looks functional.
Thought about that but with the way the front row is staggered from the back there's no room.
I will distress the edges for sure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 17, 2019, 01:14:08 PM
Last night and today I worked on a couple of triggers. The first was the 1740 (2240) carbine.  It had the .22 empty mod,and was polished and greased, but still felt a bit heavy. Cut down a 760 hammer spring and swapped it in. Much better!
 Today was the Crosman 3100.   Gave it a shot of powered graphite. Perfect!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 17, 2019, 07:29:27 PM
Went to the Andalusia Gun and Knife Show this morning.
Not much there in the way of airguns.
A Cummin's tool truck gun and a couple Red Ryders.... all over priced.
I picked up a Nikon P 223 scope for $40. I took a muzzle loader with me but had no takers. Stopped at a pawnshop in town and found a red stock Daisy 953. I snagged it for $50.
I almost forgot...
I came around one corner and saw something I did not expect....
There was a purple plastic banner about the size of a bumper sticker.
It read...
Come to the Darkside..
We Have Cookies.
I asked the guy where he got it and he wasn't sure. He thought a friend gave it to him. He knew nothing about the GTA.
I tried to buy it but he wasn't selling it. I wanted to get a picture but Betty Lou left the phone in the car.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 17, 2019, 08:46:00 PM
Quote from: avator on August 17, 2019, 07:29:27 PM
Went to the Andalusia Gun and Knife Show this morning.
Not much there in the way of airguns.
A Cummin's tool truck gun and a couple Red Ryders.... all over priced.
I picked up a Nikon P 223 scope for $40. I took a muzzle loader with me but had no takers. Stopped at a pawnshop in town and found a red stock Daisy 953. I snagged it for $50.
I almost forgot...
I came around one corner and saw something I did not expect....
There was a purple plastic banner about the size of a bumper sticker.
It read...
Come to the Darkside..
We Have Cookies.
I asked the guy where he got it and he wasn't sure. He thought a friend gave it to him. He knew nothing about the GTA.
I tried to buy it but he wasn't selling it. I wanted to get a picture but Betty Lou left the phone in the car.
[/quote

What was it for a muzzle loader?  curiosity.... ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 18, 2019, 03:35:36 AM
Got some tubing today .170 ID and made some transfer ports for my ebay-rod that I just opened the exhaust port on the valve. I got it shooting around 960-980fps for 30 shots with JSB 15.89 gr pellets. Its good for now. This gun is going to get over hauled eventually so in the interim it's more than good enough. Or is it? LOL.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 18, 2019, 07:04:37 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 17, 2019, 08:46:00 PM
Quote from: avator on August 17, 2019, 07:29:27 PM
Went to the Andalusia Gun and Knife Show this morning.
Not much there in the way of airguns.
A Cummin's tool truck gun and a couple Red Ryders.... all over priced.
I picked up a Nikon P 223 scope for $40. I took a muzzle loader with me but had no takers. Stopped at a pawnshop in town and found a red stock Daisy 953. I snagged it for $50.
I almost forgot...
I came around one corner and saw something I did not expect....
There was a purple plastic banner about the size of a bumper sticker.
It read...
Come to the Darkside..
We Have Cookies.
I asked the guy where he got it and he wasn't sure. He thought a friend gave it to him. He knew nothing about the GTA.
I tried to buy it but he wasn't selling it. I wanted to get a picture but Betty Lou left the phone in the car.
[/quote

What was it for a muzzle loader?  curiosity.... ::)
It was in a display case with some antique PB pistols. It was so odd because the guy didn't have anything airgun related. It was just there.  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 18, 2019, 09:39:39 AM
Quote from: avator on August 18, 2019, 07:04:37 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 17, 2019, 08:46:00 PM
Quote from: avator on August 17, 2019, 07:29:27 PM
Went to the Andalusia Gun and Knife Show this morning.
Not much there in the way of airguns.
A Cummin's tool truck gun and a couple Red Ryders.... all over priced.
I picked up a Nikon P 223 scope for $40. I took a muzzle loader with me but had no takers. Stopped at a pawnshop in town and found a red stock Daisy 953. I snagged it for $50.
I almost forgot...
I came around one corner and saw something I did not expect....
There was a purple plastic banner about the size of a bumper sticker.
It read...
Come to the Darkside..
We Have Cookies.
I asked the guy where he got it and he wasn't sure. He thought a friend gave it to him. He knew nothing about the GTA.
I tried to buy it but he wasn't selling it. I wanted to get a picture but Betty Lou left the phone in the car.
[/quote

What was it for a muzzle loader?  curiosity.... ::)
It was in a display case with some antique PB pistols. It was so odd because the guy didn't have anything airgun related. It was just there.  ???



I thought you meant you brought one with you to part with....."no takers"..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 18, 2019, 02:14:48 PM
I did Wendell. I took a CVA Firebolt Ultramag .50 ML with me to see if I could sell or trade... nobody was interested in muzzle loaders.
I drooled over some Henry and Winchester lever action guns though..... some day I pick one up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on August 18, 2019, 03:26:06 PM
I went to the Kalamazoo Airgun Show this morning, there sure were a lot of really fantastic deals there too.  There was a bunch of Vintage guns there.  I bought a Crosman 116 for $30 in decent shape and this coming winter will be a good time to get it restored and in working condition.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 18, 2019, 03:39:37 PM
Looks great Wayne
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on August 18, 2019, 03:43:43 PM
Got a scope on my 34, and dialed it in at 20 yards.  Got the open sights on my HW35 Luxus dialed in at 15 yards.  Ready to hunt this year :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 18, 2019, 03:47:15 PM
Wish it would cool off... running out of indoor tinkering. Need to get some sighting in and chrono work done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 18, 2019, 04:16:58 PM
Quote from: laid over on August 18, 2019, 03:43:43 PM
Got a scope on my 34, and dialed it in at 20 yards.  Got the open sights on my HW35 Luxus dialed in at 15 yards.  Ready to hunt this year :)
Bryan, what will you be hunting for?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bark123 on August 18, 2019, 05:42:14 PM
Tried a few pellets in my new .22 Gauntlet.  Crosman pointed, domes, and piranhas. Also shot the most accurate so far, the Ruger Superpoints.  Used my cheap pellet trap, which is a box with a rolled up moving blanket inside.  And recovered some of the pellets.  Pictures below.  Check out the pancakes from those Ruger pellets!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on August 19, 2019, 11:12:39 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on August 18, 2019, 04:16:58 PM
Quote from: laid over on August 18, 2019, 03:43:43 PM
Got a scope on my 34, and dialed it in at 20 yards.  Got the open sights on my HW35 Luxus dialed in at 15 yards.  Ready to hunt this year :)
Bryan, what will you be hunting for?

Most likely just backyard bunny bashing this year.  I am trying to secure a permission to shoot pigeons and collared doves though.  And squirrels of course.

If you know anybody with grain silos, pens, etc and a bad pigeon problem I will gladly pay a $100 trespassing fee for permission to shoot their pigeons with my daughters in tow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 20, 2019, 07:16:29 AM
I learned that Squirrel season opened on the 15th here...
GAME ON!

Quote
Gray and fox squirrel season is from Aug. 15, 2019 through Jan. 31, 2020.

There are no equipment or ammunition restrictions for squirrel hunting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 20, 2019, 07:09:47 PM
I helped one of my Facebook group members with his old 140. He thought it said, " 40", as the one was nearly rubbed off. After getting him to post pics I got. Then got the .pdf's for the manual and parts diagram. Guy was really happy, as no one else had stepped up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 20, 2019, 08:42:38 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 20, 2019, 08:00:00 PM
Had a good "long" thought, and i think i am going to start a 2240 stubby project soon after this Prod journey is complete.

What is the *average* price point for getting a .25 conversion for the 2240? Im looking for a 6" .25 barrel before i commit to the project.
.25 with a short barrel on C02? ....hmmmm, don't know about that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 20, 2019, 08:49:59 PM
yep... I have one in .22 and I'm currently doing a .177.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 20, 2019, 09:09:07 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 20, 2019, 09:01:20 PM
If things come together well, the stubby wont look like a 2240... and looking again, il have to make it .22 for certain parts. So far, only 100$ for the complete setup including a new 2240.
The .22 was completely made from spares.. The .177, on the other hand, is getting into my pocket a bit more.. even with the generosity of a few members. It began with a spare steel breech that was laying on the bench after an upgrade to a Maximus. But.... I thought I had more other parts than I actually did. Thing about these lego projects... you will NEVER recover your investment.... best to just enjoy them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 20, 2019, 09:41:03 PM
Thing about selling one of your creations to a novice is.... they will destroy it out of lack of knowledge then bring it back and tell you it was junk.... been there, done that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 21, 2019, 12:31:25 PM
Skeeter, a "1740" is a fine shooting pistol. I do not know why Crosman ever quite making it and went solely with the 2240.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on August 21, 2019, 05:42:03 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 21, 2019, 05:02:58 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 21, 2019, 12:31:25 PM
Skeeter, a "1740" is a fine shooting pistol. I do not know why Crosman ever quite making it and went solely with the 2240.
 

It sure was, when i had my spare 1377 barrel on the 2240. Went back to .22 because im power-hungry with it. Besides power difference i noticed the .177 barrel is quite a bit louder. It going to be stubby i expect more noise...  once a new 2240 is in my hands, i just need a stubby barrel from mellon and 2* 3d printed parts. I guess a question i have now, is there any after-market pistol frames that are different than oem?

The only one I know of is the Blue Fork trigger  frame being sold by HPA Sports.

I happen to have 2 and I love them.

I did change the sears to stainless Magnum Airpower ones...Made the trigger pull so nice.

There were 2 versions of them originally: AR and 1911...The latter is no more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 21, 2019, 10:39:28 PM
Check into the Crosman 1701 frame and trigger group .... she is a beauty.
Will make you throw rocks at the 2240 trigger design.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on August 21, 2019, 10:45:44 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 21, 2019, 10:39:28 PM
Check into the Crosman 1701 frame and trigger group .... she is a beauty.
Will make you throw rocks at the 2240 trigger design.  ;)

very nice looking pistol!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 21, 2019, 10:55:16 PM
 Build a gun 101 always start with the trigger  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 22, 2019, 10:57:43 AM
Quote from: avator on August 17, 2019, 07:29:27 PM

There was a purple plastic banner about the size of a bumper sticker.
It read...
Come to the Darkside..
We Have Cookies.
I asked the guy where he got it and he wasn't sure. He thought a friend gave it to him. He knew nothing about the GTA.
I tried to buy it but he wasn't selling it. I wanted to get a picture but Betty Lou left the phone in the car.

I saw that exact saying a lot on the VTXOA board years ago, I don't remember if they had a bumper sticker but it seems to me that they did. Darkside there referred to a car tire on the back of the Honda VTX. I like to lean smoothly into the corners so the idea was never appealing to me even though I like cookies ;). My 1979 XS1100 Special's stock rear tire was shaped like a car tire and I hated it, since I liked to be able to drag parts in the twisties. I also like soft sticky rear tire for the same reason even though I wear most out in about 4,000 miles average.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 22, 2019, 01:24:52 PM
Some bike do pretty good with a fat tire.
... but they don't do corners either.  ;D

(https://gszone.biz/resources/homethumbs/bigheelie.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 22, 2019, 01:38:18 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 21, 2019, 10:39:28 PM
Check into the Crosman 1701 frame and trigger group .... she is a beauty.
Will make you throw rocks at the 2240 trigger design.  ;)



LOL, Yep!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 22, 2019, 06:18:34 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 21, 2019, 10:39:28 PM
Check into the Crosman 1701 frame and trigger group .... she is a beauty.
Will make you throw rocks at the 2240 trigger design.  ;)

Quote from: Back_Roads on August 21, 2019, 10:55:16 PM
Build a gun 101 always start with the trigger  ;D

Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 22, 2019, 01:38:18 PM
LOL, Yep!


FYI:
1701 Trigger group from Mother Crosman parts.
Part number 2220-103... $36.50

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on August 22, 2019, 10:17:12 PM
Speaking of triggers. :)

Decided to adjust the trigger on the Sig ASP20. I will probably add to my review of this gun.

TLDR.. I like it :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 23, 2019, 03:22:31 PM
I started to clean up my summer airgun mess in the shop.  I need access to my table saw and miter saw. 

I should probably put together a pellet order for some JSB 8.4s or AA 8.4s.   I’m just being cheap right now.  I have spent a ton of money this 2019 on airgun stuff.  It seems that my airgun budget keeps growing each year, not getting smaller like I think it should? 

I really need to slim the collection down.  I have such a hard time selling stuff off.  And looking at the classifieds lately (various airgun sites) it seems like a person has to nearly give stuff away!  It’s definitely a buyers market at the moment.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2019, 05:29:41 PM
Got my ATI cheek rest permanent mounted.  Super!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on August 23, 2019, 06:02:01 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2019, 05:29:41 PM
Got my ATI cheek rest permanent mounted.  Super!

Is this some sort of add on? Will it work for (almost) any gun? I would love to raise the cheek rest on the ASP 20 a little.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on August 23, 2019, 06:12:20 PM
What airgun-related things did I do today?  I looked at airguns for purchase...  Some stuff came up today that may just sprinkle some good ol' sunshine on me-n-SWMBO
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2019, 06:14:36 PM
Quote from: UlteriorModem on August 23, 2019, 06:02:01 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2019, 05:29:41 PM
Got my ATI cheek rest permanent mounted.  Super!

Is this some sort of add on? Will it work for (almost) any gun? I would love to raise the cheek rest on the ASP 20 a little.


It's this one, with some mods,you can put it on the Crosman carbine stock.

https://www.atioutdoors.com/sks-fiberforce-cheekrest (https://www.atioutdoors.com/sks-fiberforce-cheekrest)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on August 23, 2019, 06:56:13 PM
I looked and drooled, looked some more, drooled some more, you get the picture, and then hit the purchase button. Then that warm, fuzzy feeling hit, I have a new gun coming.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 23, 2019, 09:41:30 PM
I shot my D48 for the first time in a while. I got caught up in BP, a d a .22 LR build. Its kept too consumed to mess with my air rifles. But on the way home from work today, I got the itch. My faithful D48 scratched that itch perfectly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on August 25, 2019, 03:40:43 PM
I tested my RWS 34P I got from Cabela's on the promo price of $160, out to 40 yards.  I'll be posting a down and dirty review shortly of three items:

Cabela's promo RWS34P .177 (T-06 trigger, missing the Diana trademark)

Field and Stream 4x32 shotgun scope on a breakbarrel ;)

Vortek PG2 sub 12 fpe kit.

Long story short, 1.5" 10 shot group at 40 yards with unsorted CPUM right out of the tin, even shooting the visibly dented skirts.  No loctite, screws have not moved on the scope or the rifle since I zeroed and plinked last weekend.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 35 shooter on August 25, 2019, 08:49:46 PM
Had already done the credit card trigger mod on my newest 880, but wanted the trigger even lighter for shooting off the bench.
I just added a metal shim from a drink can on top of the credit card.... about a pound and a half trigger with zero creep now! :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 26, 2019, 06:18:09 PM
Today, I picked up the 6 guns, cases, and the variety of pellet tins, bags, rest, chrony that were in the family room from this weekends activities and hid them under the bed, in the safe, and on the work bench.

"Company" is coming and Hoosier Momma say's I have turned the Family room into a Gun room. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 26, 2019, 06:34:10 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 26, 2019, 06:18:09 PM
Today, I picked up the 6 guns, cases, and the variety of pellet tins, bags, rest, chrony that were in the family room from this weekends activities and hid them under the bed, in the safe, and on the work bench.

"Company" is coming and Hoosier Momma say's I have turned the Family room into a Gun room. ;)
I really don't see the problem here. Our whole house is a gun room.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on August 26, 2019, 09:12:19 PM
I updated my guns list by caliber, manufacturer, model, serial number and value and put it in the safe with other documents.  This was done for Mrs. Oldgringo in the likely event that I would not be here to assist with their disposal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: young_skywalker on August 26, 2019, 09:49:20 PM
Picked up my FWB 601!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Unk on August 26, 2019, 10:30:23 PM
Re sealed my Daisy 717.  Put a Field Sport Red dot on it and smiled a lot.

 :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 26, 2019, 11:35:29 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 25, 2019, 09:16:35 PM
Asking anyone here who owns a rear cocking 2240 or 13xx, if you can get me a video of how that opperates? I cant find any videos on youtube of someone loading/shooting the gun, just videos of it sitting on a table...

Somewhat had a small idea to turn my incoming 2240 to rear cocking but i have no idea how the bolt and cocking mechanism(s) work... So im not too sure how to ghetto rig one up if i had any parts/stuff for it.

I think this will help more than a video will. Here is a pick of the Rear Cocking Knob/Hammer and the Sear that was used in those.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on August 27, 2019, 10:45:52 PM
Went out and did some practice with the ASP20 after the rains and dinner :D

Same ole, some good shots, some not so good shots. But things are improving more good than bad.

I should have shot the 30 yard benched match with the gauntlet as the conditions were perfect. Almost no wind mild temperatures and high humidity. But I was having to much fun trying to tame the springer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on August 28, 2019, 12:06:08 AM
Opened the box with the Crosman 1377 pistol that A.K.A. Tommy Boy gifted to me.

Wow, these later models are a LOT lighter than the vintage rear cocker that was stolen from me.

I will try to shoot it a little bit tomorrow.

Thanks again Tom!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on August 28, 2019, 12:17:28 AM
Quote from: BackStop on August 28, 2019, 12:06:08 AM
Opened the box with the Crosman 1377 pistol that A.K.A. Tommy Boy gifted to me.

Wow, these later models are a LOT lighter than the vintage rear cocker that was stolen from me.

I will try to shoot it a little bit tomorrow.

Thanks again Tom!!!

Kerry

It was my great pleasure to be in a position to " Pay-It-Forward " and help you out sir.

I too.... have been the recipient of great kindness by other GTA Forum members.

The GTA is truly a great Forum to be a member of.


My Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 28, 2019, 12:21:15 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 27, 2019, 10:48:03 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 26, 2019, 11:35:29 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 25, 2019, 09:16:35 PM
Asking anyone here who owns a rear cocking 2240 or 13xx, if you can get me a video of how that opperates? I cant find any videos on youtube of someone loading/shooting the gun, just videos of it sitting on a table...

Somewhat had a small idea to turn my incoming 2240 to rear cocking but i have no idea how the bolt and cocking mechanism(s) work... So im not too sure how to ghetto rig one up if i had any parts/stuff for it.

I think this will help more than a video will. Here is a pick of the Rear Cocking Knob/Hammer and the Sear that was used in those.

But how does that opperate with the loading probe/bolt action? Thats my main question. I can pull the hammer and cock it, but how do i load/close the bolt/probe?

There is not a hammer pin linking the bolt handle or bolt cover on them, so the bolt handle or bolt cover works independently to just open the bolt and load the pellet when closed. Newer style bolt breeches with a blot handle will work or the older style breeches that have a bolt cover that has a screw that connects it to the bolt. i hope that is clearer than mud!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on August 28, 2019, 01:12:09 AM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on August 28, 2019, 12:17:28 AM
Quote from: BackStop on August 28, 2019, 12:06:08 AM
Opened the box with the Crosman 1377 pistol that A.K.A. Tommy Boy gifted to me.

Wow, these later models are a LOT lighter than the vintage rear cocker that was stolen from me.

I will try to shoot it a little bit tomorrow.

Thanks again Tom!!!

Kerry

It was my great pleasure to be in a position to " Pay-It-Forward " and help you out sir.

I too.... have been the recipient of great kindness by other GTA Forum members.

The GTA is truly a great Forum to be a member of.


My Best Wishes - Tom

Thanks again Tom and thank you for your service to OUR Country!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 28, 2019, 03:21:02 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 28, 2019, 01:00:26 AM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 28, 2019, 12:21:15 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 27, 2019, 10:48:03 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 26, 2019, 11:35:29 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on August 25, 2019, 09:16:35 PM
Asking anyone here who owns a rear cocking 2240 or 13xx, if you can get me a video of how that opperates? I cant find any videos on youtube of someone loading/shooting the gun, just videos of it sitting on a table...

Somewhat had a small idea to turn my incoming 2240 to rear cocking but i have no idea how the bolt and cocking mechanism(s) work... So im not too sure how to ghetto rig one up if i had any parts/stuff for it.

I think this will help more than a video will. Here is a pick of the Rear Cocking Knob/Hammer and the Sear that was used in those.

But how does that opperate with the loading probe/bolt action? Thats my main question. I can pull the hammer and cock it, but how do i load/close the bolt/probe?

There is not a hammer pin linking the bolt handle or bolt cover on them, so the bolt handle or bolt cover works independently to just open the bolt and load the pellet when closed. Newer style bolt breeches with a blot handle will work or the older style breeches that have a bolt cover that has a screw that connects it to the bolt. i hope that is clearer than mud!


Some what. I beleive i understand 2/3 of how/what happens.... a video would explain alot but again i cant find one :(

If it has a bolt probe handle and rear cocking knob you would load the pellet like by moving the bolt normally. But actuating that bolt would not cock the gun. That would be done separately with the rear cocking knob.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 28, 2019, 01:18:11 PM
Well, for 24 hours or so Monday, I found a buy it now on the eBay auctions & bought the like-new AIR17. Then later that evening, I won two auctions by the same seller for the Daisy 1894 30-30 NRA commemorative. Also for the Limited Edition 1894 saddle gun. Both NOS! Original boxes, papers...and hang tags! It seems to be a rare thing for the hang tags to still exist with vintage boxed rifles. And all thanks to my federal return finally being released. They are due in tomorrow and Friday. Oh yeah. That's four NOS rifles I've won on the eBay auctions.
  AIR17;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/NRralA.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmNRralAj)
  NRA Centennial NOS;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/JjBDiK.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plJjBDiKj)
  Limited Edition 1894 Centennial NOS;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/eDnN8F.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pneDnN8Fj)


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 28, 2019, 01:26:32 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on August 28, 2019, 01:18:11 PM
Well, for 24 hours or so Monday, I found a buy it now on the eBay auctions & bought the like-new AIR17. Then later that evening, I won two auctions by the same seller for the Daisy 1894 30-30 NRA commemorative. Also for the Limited Edition 1894 saddle gun. Both NOS! Original boxes, papers...and hang tags! It seems to be a rare thing for the hang tags to still exist with vintage boxed rifles. And all thanks to my federal return finally being released. They are due in tomorrow and Friday. Oh yeah. That's four NOS rifles I've won on the eBay auctions.
  AIR17;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/NRralA.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmNRralAj)
  NRA Centennial NOS;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/JjBDiK.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plJjBDiKj)
  Limited Edition 1894 Centennial NOS;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/eDnN8F.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pneDnN8Fj)

I have found every time I bid high enough I "win" an auction. Just keep that between you and me, we don't want to give anyone any ideas how to beat us out or up! ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 28, 2019, 01:34:27 PM
Fer sher, man! Many don't understand they're posting a, " maximum bid". Took some getting used to, since their software caught up with the 3 second sneak. I think the hardest win I have to date was for the Crosman model #70 Pellgun. But well worth the effort!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/EEuh5J.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnEEuh5Jj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 28, 2019, 02:24:21 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on August 28, 2019, 01:34:27 PM
Fer sher, man! Many don't understand they're posting a, " maximum bid". Took some getting used to, since their software caught up with the 3 second sneak. I think the hardest win I have to date was for the Crosman model #70 Pellgun. But well worth the effort!

I don't think it is a software fix that causes loses when snipeing, it is that with airguns increased popularity there is more bidders and most of them are willing to pay more than a given airgun is worth just to "win" and more are aware of snipeing now too. I am content to loose most auctions just to know I really did win when I buy one. I always use Blue Book as a GUIDE, knowing it is behind what most eBayer's are willing to pay I still usually won't go beyond about 70% Blue Book. I don't feel like a winner if I payed more than I can easily recoup if I ever need to. I think I have payed about 50% Blue Book on average. Good deals on eBay are getting scarcer but that's OK with me since I have 177 airguns currently. I still look frequently, can't help that! If I see one that I have to have I will pay what it is worth to the general market even though I have NO "plans" on selling any.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on August 30, 2019, 10:23:39 PM
Filled my 90 cu in tank with the YH compressor. 11 minutes from 2,800 to 4,500 never got over 48C.

The YH is still chugging along with about 8 hours on it now.

Used that air to fill the Gauntlet and did some target shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on August 31, 2019, 01:31:33 AM
Scouted about 10 acres around my daughters place for signs of digging.
 I didn't  have to look far.  60 yards from the house where the wedding tent is i found several holes. Son in law to be said the tent will be gone monday so I can "clean the yard" of all the pests.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on August 31, 2019, 03:45:14 AM
Just started heating up a batch of smelted lead I'm getting ready to use making the next size heavier wad cutters in .25 caliber.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 31, 2019, 06:30:11 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on August 31, 2019, 03:45:14 AM
Just started heating up a batch of smelted lead I'm getting ready to use making the next size heavier wad cutters in .25 caliber.
You have my attention.
What weight are you going for?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on August 31, 2019, 08:03:01 AM
Took my 392 out in the wee hours in the early morning just now to lube. Since I had the trigger out, I decided to polish the sear. It’s a lot nicer than it was.

Now I’m making Ice Tea, waiting for it to cool, sitting on the couch with a 392 on my lap, trying not to fall asleep. Lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 31, 2019, 08:07:54 AM
I think sleeping with your gun qualifies for the original topic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on August 31, 2019, 08:19:03 AM
Quote from: avator on August 31, 2019, 08:07:54 AM
I think sleeping with your gun qualifies for the original topic.
lol You’re right.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 31, 2019, 08:33:59 AM
I began anew my resto-repair of my free-to-me Benjamin 392, which has been laying in pieces, in my workshop for a very long time...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 31, 2019, 08:53:50 AM
Today I"m still doing cleanup on my ebay 2240.
Got my new cartridge face seal in ,but that wasn't the whole problem. Now waiting on a new stem.
   Stripping all the nasty paint off the barrel band,and repainting...much nicer. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on August 31, 2019, 08:54:40 AM
Quote from: avator on August 31, 2019, 06:30:11 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on August 31, 2019, 03:45:14 AM
Just started heating up a batch of smelted lead I'm getting ready to use making the next size heavier wad cutters in .25 caliber.
You have my attention.
What weight are you going for?
I really wasn't knowing what to expect but they ended up being about 23.3grain, the light ones are 21.7 so it's considerably heavier now.  I think I'm going to make up a target and head for the state land, I did some chrony testing and filling to 2500psi it starts out at about 680fps and climbs, I didn't do a complete string from that point but after about 15 shots it's up to 744fps, I'll be able to get a lot of shots but how far up the velocity goes inhibits the accuracy some but it might be a little different with the heavier pellets too, all I can do is try it out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 31, 2019, 09:42:09 AM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 28, 2019, 02:24:21 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on August 28, 2019, 01:34:27 PM
Fer sher, man! Many don't understand they're posting a, " maximum bid". Took some getting used to, since their software caught up with the 3 second sneak. I think the hardest win I have to date was for the Crosman model #70 Pellgun. But well worth the effort!

I don't think it is a software fix that causes loses when snipeing, it is that with airguns increased popularity there is more bidders and most of them are willing to pay more than a given airgun is worth just to "win" and more are aware of snipeing now too. I am content to loose most auctions just to know I really did win when I buy one. I always use Blue Book as a GUIDE, knowing it is behind what most eBayer's are willing to pay I still usually won't go beyond about 70% Blue Book. I don't feel like a winner if I payed more than I can easily recoup if I ever need to. I think I have payed about 50% Blue Book on average. Good deals on eBay are getting scarcer but that's OK with me since I have 177 airguns currently. I still look frequently, can't help that! If I see one that I have to have I will pay what it is worth to the general market even though I have NO "plans" on selling any.
I know roughly what rifles are worth according to common factors. I'm just getting to the point that I'm tired of fixer uppers getting top dollar. Then restoring them. There is a big market for restorations & restomods. But it is now, and I suspect always will be, a popularity contest. It's just the nature of the beast. But hey, we got ours...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on August 31, 2019, 11:57:45 AM
I signed up my great nephew to hunter`s safety classes next weekend. Big time sink but his dad is not in the picture and he`s worth the effort. Squirrel season opens a week later so the timing is good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 31, 2019, 02:43:30 PM
Good for you Rick!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: screwwork on August 31, 2019, 02:46:38 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 31, 2019, 02:43:30 PM
Good for you Rick!
+1
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on August 31, 2019, 09:51:34 PM
Quote from: Big Rick on August 31, 2019, 11:57:45 AM
I signed up my great nephew to hunter`s safety classes next weekend. Big time sink but his dad is not in the picture and he`s worth the effort. Squirrel season opens a week later so the timing is good.

Nice! Good luck and good hunting!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on August 31, 2019, 11:56:02 PM
Tracked down and replaced a bad o-ring in my R10. It took a few tries to figure it out, since it wasn't something obvious like the bottle or the fill check-valve. Turned out it was an o between the plenum inlet and the regulator body outlet. This is a non-moving part (except when you take the rifle apart), so I'm chalking this one up to old age (5 years) and exposure to silicone grease or oil.

Happy to have it running again--I've got a squirrel or two to turn into statistics...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on September 01, 2019, 06:06:14 PM
My 1740 with a 24" Maximus barrel became a 1740 with a 1377 barrel, and my .22 Maximus became a .177 Maximus that golly-gee-darn just so happens to LOVE Sniper Magnums.  Gonna find the sweet spot, BStaley/buffer it, and prepare to make holes in tree-rats as we shift from CO2-season to PCP-season.

The 1740's 1377 barrel enjoyed 5.5 grn GTOs as a pumper.  Once I'm done monkeyin' with the Max I'm going to see about making this 1740 sing with GTOs.

Also explored making this .22 Maximus barrel better.  Rilfing looks good, but the leade and crown could be better.  It has a legit squirrel-killing pedigree already, but I'm curious to see just how far I can it from "good" to better".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 01, 2019, 06:54:05 PM
Bought a cheapo leather work belt and dyed it black to go with the holster I made for my H9a.
(https://i.postimg.cc/0Ns291cc/IMG-20190901-143628613.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dh5K9pMy)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 01, 2019, 07:22:39 PM
TOO! Hot, 107 right now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on September 01, 2019, 10:14:35 PM
After wanting one for several years I decided to build myself a shooting bench. I had plenty of rough sawn lumber from when I owned a Woodmizer some years ago. I'll finish it tomorrow then put it to use!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 03, 2019, 12:22:04 PM
Put all the good parts together with a new stem,and resurrected  my used 2240 I won.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 03, 2019, 12:48:27 PM
"Bring your Airgun to work day".
I had planned on staying after work and finding the correct shim stock for the new muzzle brake onto my Beeman R10.
  On second thought, I will take the shim stock home and do it there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on September 03, 2019, 02:33:52 PM
Scott, your bringing up "bring your gun work day" brought back memories from the late 1970`s. My Dad owned a business next to a pizzeria that attracted a rat population like I have never seen since. They kept a dumpster in back and the was a wooded lot beyond that. A perfect situation to utilize my Sheridan. Once my Dad and brother who were full time then found out I was killing rats they insisted I leave my gun with them. Every chance they got they would sneak a peek out of a window and plug one of those rats. It took a long time to reduce their numbers and turn them into nocturnal rats. Good times,,,,, good times.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 04, 2019, 12:39:00 AM
Repainted some steel targets, organized gun specific boxes with accessories and ammo.  Did some more pellet testing with the Wildcat. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on September 04, 2019, 07:01:48 PM
Did some more work on my 1322 Maximus-barreled pumper- mostly replacing some questionable hardware, including shortening the upper breech-screw as what I had 1/16" too long and caused the hammer spring to bind a little.

Now I'm pondering a 2100 pumper assembly just to get a little more length on the pump arm.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 04, 2019, 07:31:09 PM
Mounted my new Air Venturi muzzle brake on my "new-2-me" Beeman R10.
 With only one set screw, it's not as easy as it sounds.  For accuracy and durability I used a selection of shim stock (.003-.0015) and friction tape between.
Did not want the set screw to dig into the barrel, and did not want the MB to slip off when cocking.
Found what I think is the perfect recipe and drove it on by tapping with a rawhide mallet.
 Should be good and solid, yet removable with no evidence.
Now to see what it does to my POI.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 04, 2019, 08:00:10 PM
Right now at my house it is 105 with 10-20 mph winds, so it is not outside weather. It feels a bit like a blast furnace. At least the humidity is a low 24% for now, but there is a 20% chance of thundershowers, so that could change if those distant clouds blow in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 04, 2019, 08:26:45 PM
Screw that!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 05, 2019, 12:35:52 AM
Mounted a picatinny rail on my RS78 to add a bipod.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 05, 2019, 12:43:05 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 04, 2019, 08:26:45 PM
Screw that!!!

We did get a few drops of rain about 4:45 but not enough to cause the humidity to go over 60%. Then the humidity went down to 42% with the temp suppose to drop to 72 overnight. Current temp at 8:42 is 82.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on September 05, 2019, 03:58:47 AM
Quote from: Big Rick on September 03, 2019, 02:33:52 PM
Scott, your bringing up "bring your gun work day" brought back memories from the late 1970`s. My Dad owned a business next to a pizzeria that attracted a rat population like I have never seen since. They kept a dumpster in back and the was a wooded lot beyond that. A perfect situation to utilize my Sheridan. Once my Dad and brother who were full time then found out I was killing rats they insisted I leave my gun with them. Every chance they got they would sneak a peek out of a window and plug one of those rats. It took a long time to reduce their numbers and turn them into nocturnal rats. Good times,,,,, good times.

When I was in High School, it was not uncommon to see shotguns and rifles in the back window racks of pickup trucks during hunting season in the school parking lot.   In fact, it was not unusual for some students to be let out early so they had enough time to hunt.  I was one of those people!

Never had a shooting, let alone a mass shooting.

The question is, what changed?

Sorry...  did not mean to go there with my rambling...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on September 05, 2019, 08:41:06 AM
Quote from: BackStop on September 05, 2019, 03:58:47 AM
Quote from: Big Rick on September 03, 2019, 02:33:52 PM
Scott, your bringing up "bring your gun work day" brought back memories from the late 1970`s. My Dad owned a business next to a pizzeria that attracted a rat population like I have never seen since. They kept a dumpster in back and the was a wooded lot beyond that. A perfect situation to utilize my Sheridan. Once my Dad and brother who were full time then found out I was killing rats they insisted I leave my gun with them. Every chance they got they would sneak a peek out of a window and plug one of those rats. It took a long time to reduce their numbers and turn them into nocturnal rats. Good times,,,,, good times.

When I was in High School, it was not uncommon to see shotguns and rifles in the back window racks of pickup trucks during hunting season in the school parking lot.   In fact, it was not unusual for some students to be let out early so they had enough time to hunt.  I was one of those people!

Never had a shooting, let alone a mass shooting.

The question is, what changed?

Sorry...  did not mean to go there with my rambling...
Culture has changed.  For some folks, better.  For others, worse.

I decided to wipe down the powderburners in the cabinet, as well as pumping up the PCPs to get them topped off.  The CO2 guns all have fresh cartridges, and each pumper has 2 pumps.  The springers are left unloaded and uncocked. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: chardosmith on September 05, 2019, 11:37:34 AM
It's been a good week.  Received TWO IZH pistols a nice 46M that is in great shape,  but arrived with both breech seals missing?  Glad I have a few extra.   The other was a bit odd.  A older IZH 46 (no M) that has a 6 digit serial number - the 46M that arrived the day before has a 6,xxx,xxx number!  This older pistol has Russian script on the side of the pistol with no markings of Baikal apart from the charging arm  Also doesn't list the caliber or any safety warnings.  Also has a cool plastic case that looks original - the foam has turned into goo,  so will be getting some fresh innards... 

Both pistols held air and shot strongly.  Added some superlube to areas of wear and Marvel Mystery Oil to all pivot points and a few drops behind the piston seal.  Now need to adjust the triggers - one is set for a 3 oz single stage (wasn't expecting that).  The other is feels like standard 1.5 pound pull - will lighten it to 10 Oz,  shorten the first stage and move the blade forward.

Last night our club had its biweekly indoor metalic silhouette match.  Great time had by all even in the 90 degree heat.  Felt good with a 39/40 using a rebuilt FWB 603.  This was a club gun bought in rough shape.  Wouldn't hold a charge, wood was extensively dinged and bruised.  Standard rebuild kit got her shooting strongly.  A little cold blue refreshed the metal.  Then the stock was steamed to bring out the dents,  sanded to remover all the thick poly finish and smooth out the extensive signs of a rough life.  Then 8 coats of oil and all is well.

The second rifle relay was also a nearly perfect match using a R7 that has extensive work by Paul Watts and a very nice ARH stock.  Missed one chicken....  Darn.   

Life is good! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 05, 2019, 05:34:45 PM
Let one of the guys I work with shoot the .25 mrod. I'm slowly pulling him in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 05, 2019, 10:44:12 PM
Tonight I changed over the sights on my 2240.
Was fiber optic front and notch rear.
 Now I have the OEM front sight and I drilled out the rear peep.
 Much better!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on September 06, 2019, 11:37:11 AM
He may or may not. We are just coming to what my fellow trappers and I used to call the Fall shuffle. That time of year when animals born this year have to spread out to find territories of their own. With any luck this skunk will keep moving.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 06, 2019, 03:52:43 PM
Quote from: Big Rick on September 06, 2019, 11:37:11 AM
He may or may not. We are just coming to what my fellow trappers and I used to call the Fall shuffle. That time of year when animals born this year have to spread out to find territories of their own. With any luck this skunk will keep moving.

This Spring for the first time in twenty years we had/smelled skunks every night about dusk/dark for a couple of months, then they at least the smell was gone. The last two nights we smell it/them again but not as strong. We are hoping they stay a good distance away too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on September 07, 2019, 07:01:39 PM
It was really too hot to shoot today, so I had my wonderful wife make me a couple decals for the sides of the CF Tank on my FX Royale!  I chose a brushed graphite vinyl so it would be subtle.  So subtle that it's kinda hard to see in the picture, but that was exactly the look I way going for, so I'm very happy with the outcome!  The Royale now has my avatar on it! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on September 07, 2019, 07:06:35 PM
Grabbed some scraps and converted an Ikea chifferobe-lookin-sorta-closet thing to an airgun locker with doors.  Enough space to keep handpumps, pellets, airguns, some tools, and the spare barrels.  Well, not quite everything, but close.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 07, 2019, 07:23:24 PM
That looks very cool Paul. I haven't done anything yet. I have quite a few items to take care of. I need to put a higher regulator on my new carbine and prep some custom baffles for it and then see how the power turns out. Then I'm also in the middle of tuning my Zrod. I already installed the custom baffles into it the other night. So yeah I got plenty of stuff to do lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ctshooter on September 07, 2019, 09:09:51 PM
Spent some time tuning my Leshiy. .22 250mm barrel with reg set to 110bar. Shooting the JSB Hades at 735 fps.
Niche airgun or not - I've fallen in love with the Leshiy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on September 07, 2019, 11:03:44 PM
Dropped of my new to me used scba cylinder for Hydro testing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 07, 2019, 11:41:51 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper on September 07, 2019, 07:01:39 PM
It was really too hot to shoot today, so I had my wonderful wife make me a couple decals for the sides of the CF Tank on my FX Royale!  I chose a brushed graphite vinyl so it would be subtle.  So subtle that it's kinda hard to see in the picture, but that was exactly the look I way going for, so I'm very happy with the outcome!  The Royale now has my avatar on it!
  8) makes it look like a custom bottle for sure. I have a sis in law that does them and also took a 2nd place in national air brush competitions back in the day. I will have to think something up when I get a bottle gun "JSAR" some day  ;)

P.S.
 Any DIY I have a friend that used to take that heavy foil tape and draw engravings into it with a ballpoint pen then stick them on his guns as really cool looking engravings.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Stradman on September 08, 2019, 10:53:18 PM
So today after all the chores asociated with my day off , I mounted a mtc mamba lite 3-12x42 on my daystate huntsman and moved the Hawke 3-12x40 to my Venom lazaglide hw80. Put the original iron sights on my Feinwerkbau 124 . So tomorrow I hope to zero the two rifles and crono the fwb.
Here’s to tomorrow!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 11, 2019, 05:07:31 PM
Pulled the ebay-rod apart and swapped the 1st gen war valve out with a factory valve that I drilled the exhaust on and put a light spring into. Testing it out right now. Seems like there is something wrong with the regulator.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on September 12, 2019, 01:47:48 AM
Tried to catch up on the posts here on GTA and answer PM's.

My apologies to anyone I offended unintentionally....

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on September 12, 2019, 02:19:40 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on September 12, 2019, 02:08:48 AM
Quote from: BackStop on September 12, 2019, 01:47:48 AM
Tried to catch up on the posts here on GTA and answer PM's.

My apologies to anyone I offended unintentionally....


Ok, im sorry... but i find it funny, nowadays people say sorry for everything small/minor but when it comes to being something extremely serious "they have too much pride"


Not directed at you :P


And thanks for reminding me about replying to my PMs







Today when i got home i found 2 doves fighting in the backyard, normal but i thought i saw stripes between them... i walk out and sure shiitake there was a FAT chipmunk and he ran, alwhile im walking further and a noticed a squirrel run up the tree, i checked my bird feeders before i left for the night :/ they were both full, come home to find both feeders completely shaken empty and onto the ground. These newborns are getting themselves into trouble. The chitpunk i think is the same one who squashed himself trying to leave the cage when he was caught a month~ back.

Set the cage back up and put a small handfull of seed in the feeders. Il be up 6 hours for the first trespassers.

LOL!

I have been sick and have not been able to reply for several days.   Opinionated does describe me, so, I know I can offend *some* easily.   And *some* are too easily offended.

Reminds me of the FidoNet creed/rule:   (paraphrased)


Try not to be too annoying/offensive.
Try not to be too easily an annoyed/offended.       


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The FidoNet judicial philosophy can be summed up in two rules: 1) Thou shalt not excessively annoy others. 2) Thou shalt not be too easily annoyed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on September 12, 2019, 06:58:56 PM
After setting forms for a new walk and patio all day, I'm on the couch watching airgun hunting videos.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on September 13, 2019, 06:50:34 PM
The .22 Varmint got partially disassembled.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on September 14, 2019, 10:53:05 PM
Went out and practiced with the ASP20. It was windy and gusty, but I am slowly improving.

As always, shoulder pressure is the biggest variable.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 15, 2019, 12:16:38 AM
I thought about shooting.... 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ShakySarge on September 15, 2019, 12:19:04 AM
Fixed a flash .25 valve leak for a fellow member and turned it up a bit per his request.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 35 shooter on September 15, 2019, 12:37:04 AM
Quote from: bReTt on September 15, 2019, 12:16:38 AM
I thought about shooting....
Lol, me too! I thought about it all day... while I was working :o :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 15, 2019, 01:50:08 AM
Quote from: 35 shooter on September 15, 2019, 12:37:04 AM
Quote from: bReTt on September 15, 2019, 12:16:38 AM
I thought about shooting....
Lol, me too! I thought about it all day... while I was working :o :-[
I’m at work now!  Only an hour and 10 minutes to go.  Maybe I’ll get some trigger time tomorrow.  I hope that you do too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on September 15, 2019, 11:47:03 AM
Digging stuck pellets out of a barrel. Lots of pellets...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 15, 2019, 02:41:43 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on September 15, 2019, 11:47:03 AM
Digging stuck pellets out of a barrel. Lots of pellets...

Used gun?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on September 15, 2019, 06:06:58 PM
Yup. Bought it fully aware of exactly what I’m dealing with. Seller gave full disclosure. Great guy, solid buy. The only surprise was the excellent condition.

I’ve taken a file to a brass rod and have fashioned a drill bit with it; hoping the brass will go easy on the rifling.
I’ve since augered my way through; but my rod is smaller in diameter than the barrel. So now I’m through but have two spots that have lead built up.
Still working at it. Coming along nicely though. I hope to have her spittin’ pellets by the days end.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on September 15, 2019, 07:36:15 PM
Spent too much time on GTA, and googling up shortcomings of the seneca aspen and how to address them.  Also googling up the new .25 Gauntlet, reviews/shortcomings etc.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 16, 2019, 12:00:14 PM
Nothing yet but, tracking says the walnut grips for Willie G. are waiting for me in the mailbox at home. Guess I'll round up that ebony stain and give them a light coating after work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 16, 2019, 06:21:09 PM
Nothing yet and it just started raining 20 minutes ago.  It’s looking pretty gray out there.  Maybe it will break up and the sun will come back out soon.  I may set up under the covered patio and shoot into the shop or angle off out into the yard.  I should be working on my front door....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 16, 2019, 07:39:41 PM
  Today I called Crosman, wanting to get prices on a 2250 pressure tube and piercing cap, for my 2240 (1740) rifle.
 He had the tubes but no caps. I asked when more would be in...
He said they should gotten ordered the beginning of Aug., and didn't. 
 Now they won't be ordered again until the beginning of Dec.
 :o :o :o

Maybe I'll have to look for used??? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 17, 2019, 07:22:56 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 16, 2019, 07:39:41 PM
  Today I called Crosman, wanting to get prices on a 2250 pressure tube and piercing cap, for my 2240 (1740) rifle.
 He had the tubes but no caps. I asked when more would be in...
He said they should gotten ordered the beginning of Aug., and didn't. 
 Now they won't be ordered again until the beginning of Dec.
 :o :o :o

Maybe I'll have to look for used???
If I had one it would already be in the mail and on it's way, Wendell...
Anyhow... I stained and put the grips on Willie G. He's ruff and ready now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 17, 2019, 08:04:43 AM
Quote from: avator on September 17, 2019, 07:22:56 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 16, 2019, 07:39:41 PM
  Today I called Crosman, wanting to get prices on a 2250 pressure tube and piercing cap, for my 2240 (1740) rifle.
 He had the tubes but no caps. I asked when more would be in...
He said they should gotten ordered the beginning of Aug., and didn't. 
 Now they won't be ordered again until the beginning of Dec.
 :o :o :o

Maybe I'll have to look for used???
If I had one it would already be in the mail and on it's way, Wendell...
Anyhow... I stained and put the grips on Willie G. He's ruff and ready now.


Thanks,Bill,
and ,oh,man,  that came out nice!   Now you have to do a "Family" photo   LOL....togetherness!



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 17, 2019, 10:24:25 AM
Quote from: avator on September 17, 2019, 07:22:56 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 16, 2019, 07:39:41 PM
  Today I called Crosman, wanting to get prices on a 2250 pressure tube and piercing cap, for my 2240 (1740) rifle.
 He had the tubes but no caps. I asked when more would be in...
He said they should gotten ordered the beginning of Aug., and didn't. 
 Now they won't be ordered again until the beginning of Dec.
 :o :o :o

Maybe I'll have to look for used???
If I had one it would already be in the mail and on it's way, Wendell...
Anyhow... I stained and put the grips on Willie G. He's ruff and ready now.

What rear sight is on that?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 17, 2019, 12:36:00 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 17, 2019, 10:24:25 AM
Quote from: avator on September 17, 2019, 07:22:56 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 16, 2019, 07:39:41 PM
  Today I called Crosman, wanting to get prices on a 2250 pressure tube and piercing cap, for my 2240 (1740) rifle.
 He had the tubes but no caps. I asked when more would be in...
He said they should gotten ordered the beginning of Aug., and didn't. 
 Now they won't be ordered again until the beginning of Dec.
 :o :o :o

Maybe I'll have to look for used???
If I had one it would already be in the mail and on it's way, Wendell...
Anyhow... I stained and put the grips on Willie G. He's ruff and ready now.

What rear sight is on that?
Ruger 10/22 peep. You have to shim it in the dove tail on the breech with a section of drill bit shank. Then I drill the peep hole out some to make them 'pistol' friendly.
They are nice because they flip up and down to fit nicely in a holster or add a red dot. Once I get them sighted for windage I put a drop of super glue to 'set' them. You can 'knock' them loose later if you need to reset or remove.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 17, 2019, 01:45:38 PM
Willy looks great Bill!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 17, 2019, 05:20:39 PM
Thanks Scott. I may sand a bit more black out of it. Maybe even take a torch and 'pop' some grain.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 17, 2019, 08:20:12 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on September 17, 2019, 08:19:10 PM
Ogling parts id like.... what throws me off is finding a unf threaded silencer for less than 100$

PM rocker1
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 17, 2019, 09:22:59 PM
Rocker1 is DA MAN!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 18, 2019, 09:43:12 AM
David (Rocker1) is TOP DRAWER!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 18, 2019, 09:50:17 AM
I was just looking through and adjusting the slightly "used" scope I bought recently.  It came with several partially filled tins of pellets in .25 caliber.  And along with the pellets was a very nice paracord sling.  The sling and the scope were accompanied by two magazines to go along with the pellets.  A very, Very, VERY nice gun case was sent along to carry all of these items.  After paying for these items, the seller included a beautiful Synthetic Marauder .25 for FREE.
This GTA Forum is a great place to live.
Title: Might Be...
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on September 19, 2019, 06:38:03 PM
For about 15 I have been after the divorced chick next door to give me this Radio Flyer Monroe Shock Absorber Wagon.
It was in terrible shape having survived that many winters and summers in Northern California.
The decals were useless so I replaced them with something more appropriate.
Some nice paint and a carbon fiber wrap for the handle.
Maybe someday it can become a FT cart....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 19, 2019, 06:55:04 PM
My 55 YO Radio Flyer is long gone, but I still have the one I bought for my now 30+ YO Daughters.
 Been wanting to customize it like the ones I see at the swap meets.

(http://sirgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Radio-Flyer-800x543.png)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 19, 2019, 08:07:05 PM
I’m thinking about going out to the shop and swapping out the JM kit in my R9 for the Vortek kit.  I messed up the guide on the JM kit dinking around with it and ended up sanding it some.  Now it honks and doinks when cocking and shooting it.  I may chop a coil or two off of the Vortek spring to lower the power some.  I like a softer shooting springer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 19, 2019, 09:57:41 PM
I just re-sighted my .177 marauder in for the H&N piledrivers. I figured I'd see how these perform for a while. I have several contenders with this rifle. It really loves the JSB 16.2gr pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 20, 2019, 04:48:14 PM
I had to get some stuff to clean my car, I figure I get a can of bed liner spray since it was on sale. To finally cover the 2x4 stock spacer, I made for my Daisy 953.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ShakySarge on September 20, 2019, 11:10:10 PM
Shipped out a newly repaired hatsan flash for a fellow member. Was my pleasure to repair it for him without the insane costs most folks charge!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on September 20, 2019, 11:24:17 PM
Stalked 2 young Tree Rats that frequent my Oak trees, but never had a clear/safe shot.

Continued researching materials for and how to make my "cheap" DIY LDC's better... and prettier. (grin)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 20, 2019, 11:37:51 PM
 Stopped by x co worker, share hunting stories, both jived, too hot to hunt , he missed his first Teal season  :o
 Let him shoot my new https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/spa-pp800-rebel-pcp-pistol-25-caliber/
and he shot it at his old heavy tin fishing shanty from 30 yards H&N hunter at CA power put a rabbit/squirrel killing dent in it for sure. I told him it seems every hunting season I buy a new higher energy pellet pistol to carry into the deer/ turkey stands. Well 500 FPS in .25 is not too shabby  ;D ... Then I told him the next step was to turn up the power next season and test slugs  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nvreloader on September 20, 2019, 11:57:12 PM
Installed a new Umarex OEM Compensator, (fits on the Ham 850 AG), on my QB after repairing it,
(puked all the inside guts out, on the first blank shot, (no pellet), gas only, was shot thru it),
Then Umarex wanted me to pay return shipping etc......... :o >:(  to get it fixed.

I repaired it and it NOW working like it should etc. ;)

Tia,
Don
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Gary Penrod on September 21, 2019, 11:06:26 AM
I just finished a dual spring modification  to a older gamo hunter 440. Waiting for heavy .177 pellets to test. Don't have a chrony yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 21, 2019, 11:37:10 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on September 20, 2019, 11:37:51 PM
Stopped by x co worker, share hunting stories, both jived, too hot to hunt , he missed his first Teal season  :o
 Let him shoot my new https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/spa-pp800-rebel-pcp-pistol-25-caliber/
and he shot it at his old heavy tin fishing shanty from 30 yards H&N hunter at CA power put a rabbit/squirrel killing dent in it for sure. I told him it seems every hunting season I buy a new higher energy pellet pistol to carry into the deer/ turkey stands. Well 500 FPS in .25 is not too shabby  ;D ... Then I told him the next step was to turn up the power next season and test slugs  ;D

But, IT is NOT "old heavy tin fishing shanty" Season!  :o :o :o   :P .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 21, 2019, 12:13:24 PM
Cleaned the 5gal water bucket out and refilled it. Ran the Vevor a few cycles to 2k with the dead head on it. Then I aired up WSMR.22 to 2k. Thats about the time Betty Lou said breakfast was ready.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rodcrowley on September 21, 2019, 02:58:14 PM
Cleaned and shot my 22 Hi score 800 a few times.Also shot my crossman 106.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 21, 2019, 03:00:48 PM
Topped off the Sumatra while I had the compressor running. Plan to shoot it some this afternoon.
Give those new Seneca domes a try.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 03:36:59 PM
I was out Shooting my New...  "Totally Pristine"......  NEW TOY ! ! !    ;D ;D ;D


See This Post... For All The Other Stuff....I Just GOT ...For FREE !

> https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=162945.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=162945.0)



Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 04:26:32 PM
  Walther Talon?? I've shot one. Godzilla!   lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 04:39:42 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 04:26:32 PM
  Walther Talon?? I've shot one. Godzilla!   lol

Wendell:


Oh You Are Sooooooo Right..... Yes it is !

If you are a mind to...check out my post in the Hunting Gate......to see what this one does on Small Game at 25 Yards.

All In the Dark... Too ....at 1:00 Am last night.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 05:11:43 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 04:26:32 PM
  Walther Talon?? I've shot one. Godzilla!   lol

Say Wendall

I also have "Godzilla's"... 25 Cal.... BIG BROTHER... Too !   ;)


Best Wishes - Tom   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 05:20:18 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 04:26:32 PM
  Walther Talon?? I've shot one. Godzilla!   lol

And Wendall...

I just sold to  buddyb  Godzilla's  22 Cal. Cousin.  :D
> https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=162787.msg155815951#msg155815951 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=162787.msg155815951#msg155815951)


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 05:37:43 PM
I couple of years ago,before we moved up here,my buddy got a Walther Talon. He was dumbfounded... he wanted something to shoot and not bother the neighbors.  The thing cracks like a .22 PB  And his is a scope killer!

I pointed out it must be one heck of a main spring, as it has 3 pins! lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 07:18:36 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 05:37:43 PM
I couple of years ago,before we moved up here,my buddy got a Walther Talon. He was dumbfounded... he wanted something to shoot and not bother the neighbors.  The thing cracks like a .22 PB  And his is a scope killer!

I pointed out it must be one heck of a main spring, as it has 3 pins! lol

Yup..it does !    Not Backyard Friendly... except for Me !  :o

Have you seen.... My backyard !   Acres and Acres of woods.   ;)

I have not set it up with a scope yet...any recommendations there ?


Best Wishes My Friend  - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 08:29:49 PM
I don't... I think that beast shreds them! lol  Maybe a dot sight?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 08:35:07 PM
  Today my grips came in from Alchemy, for my 2240, and while they were drying,I borrowed a tip from Avator, and tried the BStaley mod;
the orings ahead of the hammer and added my PA.

No chrony , but it'll be interesting to see how it works.

Now I'm looking for holster suggestions....?


(http://i.imgur.com/QKd4bvW.jpg) (https://imgur.com/QKd4bvW)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 08:45:45 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 08:29:49 PM
I don't... I think that beast shreds them! lol  Maybe a dot sight?

Yup..I got one of those on a PB. I'll give it a try.  Thanks !


Best Wishes My Friend  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 21, 2019, 09:29:19 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 08:35:07 PM
  Today my grips came in from Alchemy, for my 2240, and while they were drying,I borrowed a tip from Avator, and tried the BStaley mod;
the orings ahead of the hammer and added my PA.

No chrony , but it'll be interesting to see how it works.

Now I'm looking for holster suggestions....?


(http://i.imgur.com/QKd4bvW.jpg) (https://imgur.com/QKd4bvW)
Sa-WEET! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 09:43:50 PM
Thank you,Sir!   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 09:50:01 PM
Quote from: bReTt on September 21, 2019, 09:29:19 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 08:35:07 PM
  Today my grips came in from Alchemy, for my 2240, and while they were drying,I borrowed a tip from Avator, and tried the BStaley mod;
the orings ahead of the hammer and added my PA.

No chrony , but it'll be interesting to see how it works.

Now I'm looking for holster suggestions....?


(http://i.imgur.com/QKd4bvW.jpg) (https://imgur.com/QKd4bvW)
Sa-WEET!

U-Betcha-Ma-Life  it is.    Very Very SWEET Indeed !


Best Wishes My Friends  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 10:36:24 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 09:50:01 PM
Quote from: bReTt on September 21, 2019, 09:29:19 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 08:35:07 PM
  Today my grips came in from Alchemy, for my 2240, and while they were drying,I borrowed a tip from Avator, and tried the BStaley mod;
the orings ahead of the hammer and added my PA.

No chrony , but it'll be interesting to see how it works.

Now I'm looking for holster suggestions....?


(http://i.imgur.com/QKd4bvW.jpg) (https://imgur.com/QKd4bvW)
Sa-WEET!

U-Betcha-Ma-Life  it is.    Very Very SWEET Indeed !


Best Wishes My Friends  -  Tom


and Thank you,Sir!   
(my motivation came from Avator!)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 10:44:19 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 10:36:24 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 21, 2019, 09:50:01 PM
Quote from: bReTt on September 21, 2019, 09:29:19 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 21, 2019, 08:35:07 PM
  Today my grips came in from Alchemy, for my 2240, and while they were drying,I borrowed a tip from Avator, and tried the BStaley mod;
the orings ahead of the hammer and added my PA.

No chrony , but it'll be interesting to see how it works.

Now I'm looking for holster suggestions....?


(http://i.imgur.com/QKd4bvW.jpg) (https://imgur.com/QKd4bvW)
Sa-WEET!

U-Betcha-Ma-Life  it is.    Very Very SWEET Indeed !


Best Wishes My Friends  -  Tom


and Thank you,Sir!   

(my motivation came from Avator!)

Oh Boy.......Them is some hard shoes to walk in !   ;).     Good Job !  ;)



Best Wishes My Friend  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 22, 2019, 09:48:35 AM
You and Bill got me wanting another 2240 to play with. (4th)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 22, 2019, 10:57:39 AM
It started out I only had the one,and I kept going back and forth between pistol and rifle.
 Decided to keep it as a rifle(1740) as it is very accurate,but then missed having the pistol. 
I won this on ebay, and it needed TLC.
 I love to tinker, and the Legos fill the bill!  lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on September 22, 2019, 02:37:55 PM
Yesterday, I removed scope and muzzle brake for the D52.
Put the factory sights back on.
Handles much better and for some reason is more accurate offhand at 15 yards than it was with the scope.
The weight is what I am thinking.
Did almost same thing this am with the R1.
Removed Endurance scope with Beeman anti-movement block & muzzle brake.
Installed R1 front sight and Beeman (Williams) peep with adjustment knobs.
Sighted in...Amazing

So, with exception of TX200, all the springers have open/peep sights.
Much more fun that way....IMHO
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 22, 2019, 03:24:19 PM
Looking good Wendell.
I kept digging into one 2240 until I came up with this one....
Not much of the original left on it.... maybe a hammer, spring and barrel band.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 22, 2019, 05:41:56 PM
NICE!!   lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 22, 2019, 06:41:45 PM
Thanks... it's one of my bug out guns...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 22, 2019, 07:12:41 PM
So far all I have done that is airgun related is pump up the Wildcat.  I may pump up the Streamline too and shoot that on low.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 22, 2019, 07:19:37 PM
Quote from: avator on September 22, 2019, 06:41:45 PM
Thanks... it's one of my bug out guns...

And it looks like a good choice. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 22, 2019, 07:20:52 PM
Quote from: bReTt on September 22, 2019, 07:12:41 PM
So far all I have done that is airgun related is pump up the Wildcat.  I may pump up the Streamline too and shoot that on low.

Builds muscle! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 22, 2019, 07:36:05 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on September 22, 2019, 07:19:50 PM
Put my guns/case in the house, it is way to humid to have it outside like normal days.

 :o

You normally store your guns outside?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 22, 2019, 08:03:06 PM
I broke out the Ruger Airhawk Elite II today. I had put a different scope on it a few months back and had never sighted it in. The scope was a UTG 3-9 x 40 AO Mil dot. I tried and tried but for some reason I could never get it sighted in like I wanted it. So I decided just to take the scope off and leave this rifle with open sights. Boy was I surprised with the accuracy using open sights, at 20 - 25 yards I could consistently hit my 2" spinners. I had been disappointed with the accuracy of this rifle using scopes. This rifle was a refurb and it came with a horrible trigger, after hearing my plea for help Mikeyb walked me through trigger modifications and it now has a great trigger. So after today, I think this will be a great off-hand, open sights plinking rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 4duece107 on September 22, 2019, 08:43:39 PM
Not as exciting as most. Finished cleaning the garage and found the pvc to build a target stand for my back field. Live on 15 acres. Cut out a nice 100yd lane.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on September 22, 2019, 11:33:13 PM
Aside from shooting a Tree Rat in the head that may have survived... or not...

Worked on my DIY moderator/LDC design(s).

Seems the more I do to it, the less it "moderates".  (chuckle)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 22, 2019, 11:48:53 PM
Quote from: BackStop on September 22, 2019, 11:33:13 PM
Aside from shooting a Tree Rat in the head that may have survived... or not...

Worked on my DIY moderator/LDC design(s).

Seems the more I do to it, the less it "moderates".  (chuckle)

Kerry........Tell folks that you have just invented the new & deadly  "anti-moderator"  and it is Now.....All The Rage and The New Must Have Thing !  ;)



Best Wishes My Friend  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on September 23, 2019, 12:28:02 AM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 22, 2019, 11:48:53 PM
Quote from: BackStop on September 22, 2019, 11:33:13 PM
Aside from shooting a Tree Rat in the head that may have survived... or not...

Worked on my DIY moderator/LDC design(s).

Seems the more I do to it, the less it "moderates".  (chuckle)

Kerry........Tell folks that you have just invented the new & deadly  "anti-moderator"  and it is Now.....All The Rage and The New Must Have Thing !  ;)



Best Wishes My Friend  -  Tom

LOL!   I am learning... and getting better.   Never have even considered going commercial with my concepts.  I am just trying to make my Freedoms "mouse fart" quiet as I sometimes HAVE to take them outside to shoot a Chipmunk on the wood pile, which is not in one of my usual safe kill zones that I can shoot at from a window.   Also, even though I almost always shoot from about 12 feet inside my house, the sound does carry.  Especially without any "moderation".


After I accomplish that, I will work on moderating the 1377 as well, but that will take a longer barrel on the 1377.

P.S.
Maybe I just need to move the wood pile?  (chuckle)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 23, 2019, 09:33:09 AM
The woodpile - I would suggest you pit it in the spare bedroom instead of the bathroom.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on September 23, 2019, 10:00:41 AM
Quote from: 4duece107 on September 22, 2019, 08:43:39 PM
Live on 15 acres. Cut out a nice 100yd lane.
Oh a I jealous! I wish I had that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 23, 2019, 10:57:20 AM
Quote from: 4duece107 on September 22, 2019, 08:43:39 PM
Not as exciting as most. Finished cleaning the garage and found the pvc to build a target stand for my back field. Live on 15 acres. Cut out a nice 100yd lane.

That's great! I am on 5 acres but sure wish some of it was woods instead of just dirt and sage brush and weeds. I love how it looks around here when it greens up in "winter". We don't always get snow close like in the pic, but do every few years. We always have a handful or more of days that get to freezing but most of them still end up at least 50 as a high. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 23, 2019, 11:00:43 AM
Quote from: 4duece107 on September 22, 2019, 08:43:39 PM
Not as exciting as most. Finished cleaning the garage and found the pvc to build a target stand for my back field. Live on 15 acres. Cut out a nice 100yd lane.
I got a bunch of 1" stuff laying around.. been meaning to make some of these.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on September 23, 2019, 11:05:09 AM
I'm thinking I'll get reacquainted with a couple of my break barrel air guns since my compressor is down and awaiting parts from China...  I still have a Gamo in .177 and a Benjamin in .22...  Good a time as any to remind myself why I switched to PCP!   :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on September 23, 2019, 04:03:09 PM
Shot the FWB and the HW30S .22.  I had taken off the scope (Leu 3-9X33mm VXII) from the FWB Sport and was wondering which rifle to put the scope on, since three were open to consider:

The .25 Caliber has open sights
The HW35E .22 has open sights
The HW30S .22 has open sights

I decided to give the scope to the H30S in .22, and I am sighting it in while retightening screws I had thought were tight.  I can catch the pellets looping in flight and they are doing the right thing--I blew up a mushroom in the tree stump in front of my wife and she said, "I SAW THAT!" not realizing the quiet little HW30 in .22 is a real killer!

The others can wait awhile for scopes, if I ever get around to it.  So far the open sights on the FWB make the rifle more dynamic and the sights are actually quite nice.

 :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 23, 2019, 06:40:44 PM
I been thinking for some time that "Maxine" the Benjiman Maximus build needs a power adjuster.
 Today, after work, I was sorting the parts in house to finish the 2060 hybrid Crosman Benjiman carbine "Crojiman" rebuild version 3.0.
 Found a PA  from MagnumAirpower I had bought and completely forgot about!

DANG!

Lucky I didn't buy another. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 23, 2019, 07:52:51 PM
I gathered all the things I will need for my first real squirrel hunt of the season.
I sprayed the clothes with permethrin to repel Red Bugs and Ticks.
I got the game bag, hat, gloves, face mask, and skinning knife. 
The boots and socks are by the door, along with the shooting stick and stool. 
That seems like everything. 


Oh, wait!  I will probably need the Marauder .25.   :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 23, 2019, 09:26:19 PM
^ might help^
Ha ha ha
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 23, 2019, 09:58:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 23, 2019, 06:40:44 PM
I been thinking for some time that "Maxine" the Benjiman Maximus build needs a power adjuster.
 Today, after work, I was sorting the parts in house to finish the 2060 hybrid Crosman Benjiman carbine "Crojiman" rebuild version 3.0.
 Found a PA  from MagnumAirpower I had bought and completely forgot about!

DANG!

Lucky I didn't buy another. ;)

"Lucky I didn't buy another. ;)"??????

That is partly why I have spare parts. But, I think it is a good thing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 23, 2019, 10:14:34 PM
Your bench is much better organized than mine. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 24, 2019, 06:09:41 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 23, 2019, 10:14:34 PM
Your bench is much better organized than mine. ::)

I bought those parts organizers just for my airgun parts. I need at least one more to be completely organized though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on September 24, 2019, 07:30:30 PM
I have a high school friend that has raccoon problem around his deer stand. Here is the catch, he wants to shoot deer and turkey with it as well. He was all good with the Texan SS until I hit him with the cost of the gun, the support for it, and ammo. The phone went silent, I tried guys, but he went into sticker shock. He just spent 20,000 on a compact tractor for the hunting lease he is on. Go figure. ::) I will just enable the newbies here on GTA from now on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 24, 2019, 08:38:39 PM
  I live in an apartment, ground floor, and I either get to shoot inside into a trap,when no ones around, or sneak down to the back lawn.
To get there, I have to walk around the building, which puts me in close proximity to the main road,for a short distance.
  I don't want anyone driving by and FREAKING out, calling the police about a "man with a gun".

Because of the mosquitoes and ticks,I always wear a loose long sleeve shirt.
  So I've dreamed up a way to get to the backyard, with this under my shirt.  Two pieces of leather,... light suede and leather strap.
 Suede soft enough so it shouldn't wear on the finish.

(http://i.imgur.com/Tj3a5s8.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Tj3a5s8)

(http://i.imgur.com/ngiD4OF.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ngiD4OF)

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 24, 2019, 08:51:56 PM
Good lookin rig Wendell.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 24, 2019, 09:10:20 PM
Firelaped my ruger it still not worthy. Also casted probly 300~ .25 wadcutters in 22gn. The are looking darn good and very very close in weight between the two cavities, like less than .2gn on average.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2019, 09:51:44 AM
Quote from: avator on September 24, 2019, 08:51:56 PM
Good lookin rig Wendell.


Thanks,Bill.
 Actually, works pretty good. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 25, 2019, 09:56:52 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 24, 2019, 08:38:39 PM
  I live in an apartment, ground floor, and I either get to shoot inside into a trap,when no ones around, or sneak down to the back lawn.
To get there, I have to walk around the building, which puts me in close proximity to the main road,for a short distance.
  I don't want anyone driving by and FREAKING out, calling the police about a "man with a gun".

Because of the mosquitoes and ticks,I always wear a loose long sleeve shirt.
  So I've dreamed up a way to get to the backyard, with this under my shirt.  Two pieces of leather,... light suede and leather strap.
 Suede soft enough so it shouldn't wear on the finish.

Wow Wendall.........Very Nice.........I'd like one of those too !



Best Wishes My Friend  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 25, 2019, 10:07:54 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 24, 2019, 08:38:39 PM
  I live in an apartment, ground floor, and I either get to shoot inside into a trap,when no ones around, or sneak down to the back lawn.
To get there, I have to walk around the building, which puts me in close proximity to the main road,for a short distance.
  I don't want anyone driving by and FREAKING out, calling the police about a "man with a gun".

Because of the mosquitoes and ticks,I always wear a loose long sleeve shirt.
  So I've dreamed up a way to get to the backyard, with this under my shirt.  Two pieces of leather,... light suede and leather strap.
 Suede soft enough so it shouldn't wear on the finish.

(http://i.imgur.com/Tj3a5s8.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Tj3a5s8)

(http://i.imgur.com/ngiD4OF.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ngiD4OF)

 

Nice holster, but.

Not to be that person. But what if the Building manager finds out you're shooting in the back yard? Police may be the least of your worries. You might be looking for a new apartment. I shot in an apartment, and never again. Doesn't take much to accidentally, when zeroing to put one over the trap. Lost damage deposit because of that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2019, 11:42:08 AM
Quote from: RobertMcC on September 25, 2019, 10:07:54 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 24, 2019, 08:38:39 PM
  I live in an apartment, ground floor, and I either get to shoot inside into a trap,when no ones around, or sneak down to the back lawn.
To get there, I have to walk around the building, which puts me in close proximity to the main road,for a short distance.
  I don't want anyone driving by and FREAKING out, calling the police about a "man with a gun".

Because of the mosquitoes and ticks,I always wear a loose long sleeve shirt.
  So I've dreamed up a way to get to the backyard, with this under my shirt.  Two pieces of leather,... light suede and leather strap.
 Suede soft enough so it shouldn't wear on the finish.

(http://i.imgur.com/Tj3a5s8.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Tj3a5s8)

(http://i.imgur.com/ngiD4OF.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ngiD4OF)

 

Nice holster, but.

Not to be that person. But what if the Building manager finds out you're shooting in the back yard? Police may be the least of your worries. You might be looking for a new apartment. I shot in an apartment, and never again. Doesn't take much to accidentally, when zeroing to put one over the trap. Lost damage deposit because of that.


He knows!(Owner/manager)  I have permission to shoot into the trap,as long as I'm not disturbing anyone. Mostly I shoot the trap in the basement.
Last year I had the okay to take out the woodchucks raiding the garden, but this year I was told to hold off, as another tenants collage  daughter saw me shoot one and it upset her.   Told to wait till she wasn't around , but she's home all summer.  Garden took it hard. :o

So I shoot when I can.

Thanks,everyone!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 25, 2019, 03:08:30 PM
Skeeter I think your entitled to store your guns wherever the heck you want. Wendell with that shoulder rig we will have to start calling you dirty Harry lol. I replaced the back stop on my indoor target range. Oh yeah and cleaned the barrel on my 30 cal. And put a 3 prong cord on my 12 volt compressor's power supply.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 25, 2019, 05:29:27 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2019, 11:42:08 AM

He knows!(Owner/manager)  I have permission to shoot into the trap,as long as I'm not disturbing anyone. Mostly I shoot the trap in the basement.
Last year I had the okay to take out the woodchucks raiding the garden, but this year I was told to hold off, as another tenants collage  daughter saw me shoot one and it upset her.   Told to wait till she wasn't around , but she's home all summer.  Garden took it hard. :o

So I shoot when I can.

Thanks,everyone!

Thanks for the clarification. I live where I can shoot, and I shoot when I can. Just out of respect.

Quote from: bear air on September 25, 2019, 03:08:30 PM
Skeeter I think your entitled to store your guns wherever the heck you want. Wendell with that shoulder rig we will have to start calling you dirty Harry lol. I replaced the back stop on my indoor target range. Oh yeah and cleaned the barrel on my 30 cal. And put a 3 prong cord on my 12 volt compressor's power supply.

I got some airguns in the basement, some in the covered porch. I went to my folks and there was the pest control Ruger Airhawk, just as you walk in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 25, 2019, 05:37:28 PM
I went for a morning hunt.
Trees, Rocks, and Tree Rats (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=163103.0;topicseen)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2019, 06:20:00 PM
I am blessed and grateful to be able to live in the country.
Ya see I inherited 1/6 of my Great Grand Fathers land. He had six kids and My grand Mother was one. I am the only grand child so all 28 acres came down to me.
My Grand Mother grew up here, walked to the same country Elementary school I rode a bus too.
 In 1981 I graduated HS and yearned for the "big city life".
Actually left for a decade, lived in Madison WI, West Palm Beach FL., then Detroit MI.
Eventually found my way to FT. Wayne IN. to be closer to family.
 Then I had Daughters.. when the oldest was 3 I knew where she needed to grow up and I came back home and never looked back. She is now 34 and her Sisters have known nothing else but this is "home".
 And now my 6 Grand Kids know this is G-Ma and G-Pa's Place.

We can shoot whatever we want whenever we want... Feel sorry for you Urban-ites 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 25, 2019, 06:38:46 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2019, 06:20:00 PM
I am blessed and grateful to be able to live in the country.
Ya see I inherited 1/6 of my Great Grand Fathers land. He had six kids and My grand Mother was one. I am the only grand child so all 28 acres came down to me.
My Grand Mother grew up here, walked to the same country Elementary school I rode a bus too.
 In 1981 I graduated HS and yearned for the "big city life".
Actually left for a decade, lived in Madison WI, West Palm Beach FL., then Detroit MI.
Eventually found my way to FT. Wayne IN. to be closer to family.
 Then I had Daughters.. when the oldest was 3 I knew where she needed to grow up and I came back home and never looked back. She is now 34 and her Sisters have known nothing else but this is "home".
 And now my 6 Grand Kids know this is G-Ma and G-Pa's Place.

We can shoot whatever we want whenever we want... Feel sorry for you Urban-ites
That's a real nice piece of earth Scott!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 25, 2019, 07:30:38 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2019, 06:20:00 PM
I am blessed and grateful to be able to live in the country.
Ya see I inherited 1/6 of my Great Grand Fathers land. He had six kids and My grand Mother was one. I am the only grand child so all 28 acres came down to me.
My Grand Mother grew up here, walked to the same country Elementary school I rode a bus too.
 In 1981 I graduated HS and yearned for the "big city life".
Actually left for a decade, lived in Madison WI, West Palm Beach FL., then Detroit MI.
Eventually found my way to FT. Wayne IN. to be closer to family.
 Then I had Daughters.. when the oldest was 3 I knew where she needed to grow up and I came back home and never looked back. She is now 34 and her Sisters have known nothing else but this is "home".
 And now my 6 Grand Kids know this is G-Ma and G-Pa's Place.

We can shoot whatever we want whenever we want... Feel sorry for you Urban-ites
Dang, you've got water access, too?!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2019, 07:56:45 PM
Red is what I mow, yellow is what I own.
At the end of the driveway, off to the right is where the old Farm house and barn used to be.

Quote from: Xraycer on September 25, 2019, 07:30:38 PM
Dang, you've got water access, too?!

Yep... 25 acre natural lake. No public access. All private.
Blue-gill, Sunfish. Crappie, Large-mouth Bass, Perch.
 The creek to the left of the house is what I trapped as a youth.
But that is another forum. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2019, 08:15:19 PM
Ruger AirHawk!   Had one once, kick myself for having to part with it!
 Red tree rats DID NOT like it!  lol



Can't change this.. see below!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2019, 08:18:42 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on September 25, 2019, 05:29:27 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2019, 11:42:08 AM

He knows!(Owner/manager)  I have permission to shoot into the trap,as long as I'm not disturbing anyone. Mostly I shoot the trap in the basement.
Last year I had the okay to take out the woodchucks raiding the garden, but this year I was told to hold off, as another tenants collage  daughter saw me shoot one and it upset her.   Told to wait till she wasn't around , but she's home all summer.  Garden took it hard. :o

So I shoot when I can.

Thanks,everyone!

Thanks for the clarification. I live where I can shoot, and I shoot when I can. Just out of respect.

Quote from: bear air on September 25, 2019, 03:08:30 PM
Skeeter I think your entitled to store your guns wherever the heck you want. Wendell with that shoulder rig we will have to start calling you dirty Harry lol. I replaced the back stop on my indoor target range. Oh yeah and cleaned the barrel on my 30 cal. And put a 3 prong cord on my 12 volt compressor's power supply.

I got some airguns in the basement, some in the covered porch. I went to my folks and there was the pest control Ruger Airhawk, just as you walk in.

Ruger Airhawk quote meant for here...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 25, 2019, 08:59:37 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2019, 08:15:19 PM
Ruger AirHawk!   Had one once, kick myself for having to part with it!
 Red tree rats DID NOT like it!  lol



Can't change this.. see below!

Yeah Walmart here was selling them for 99$ CAD + Tax. So they were 114$ CAD. Cost 43$ for the a full power spring though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2019, 09:15:43 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on September 25, 2019, 08:59:37 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2019, 08:15:19 PM
Ruger AirHawk!   Had one once, kick myself for having to part with it!
 Red tree rats DID NOT like it!  lol



Can't change this.. see below!

Yeah Walmart here was selling them for 99$ CAD + Tax. So they were 114$ CAD. Cost 43$ for the a full power spring though.

Around 2014 or 15 Walmart was selling them Friday after Thanksgiving  (Black Friday Sale) for $78.
That's when I got mine.   Long gone, needed money during layoff. It sure was a shooter!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on September 25, 2019, 09:43:17 PM
Reassembled the 397p with a seal from the hardware store, but still not holding air. Time to order from crosman
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PCPhack on September 25, 2019, 10:24:39 PM
Texan basic prep.
-tuning
-figuring out scope, ring size, and etc placement
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 26, 2019, 07:28:48 PM
I'm guessing that little stub broke off the back. I'll try printing it in a different manner and see if its stronger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 26, 2019, 09:11:15 PM
The end of last July,or middle of August I tried a shortened 1377 barrel on my 2240,along with an LDC. (Most of the time the 2240 is a 1740 long rifle).
Now that I have a second 2240 as a full time pistol, I"m trying that short .177 barrel again.
Tried a full length 1377 barrel on it and it shotgun patterned. bah! we'll fix that!
 
So  that's what I did tonight, put that short .177 back on, but probably won't get to try it till at least Sunday afternoon, when we're back home.

My latest 2240, will stay in pistol form, but with a 3 screw change over I hope to go back and forth between .177 and .22.
I have a 7 1/2" in both calibers and a 10.1" in both calibers. See what I can do. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 26, 2019, 09:51:16 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on September 26, 2019, 07:39:46 PM
Quote from: Insanity on September 26, 2019, 07:28:48 PM
I'm guessing that little stub broke off the back. I'll try printing it in a different manner and see if its stronger.

Is that black plastic stronger?  I was thinking just a metal nail or screw could be used in place of that peice, it might be better. Either way im working on a single shot tray.


Also see too, it can be used with an extended bolt probe, but probably not the hollow probes.

And i need to find a shorter back screw to use the breech. Maybe 2/3 a cm too long

And... find the right rubber band for that magazine. I think trying to use a tape measure spring requires the file to be slightly edited.

No only way I can think to make it better as I have printed 5 of them is to print in a different orientation.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 26, 2019, 10:08:15 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on September 26, 2019, 09:15:52 PM
If you have the equipment, mellon sent me 2 stubby .22 barrels i should see sometime and i guess the first was unfinished so he sent a new one, you can have it if you want.

Skeeeets was this posted toward me?  If so, how short is stubby?
 I'm using 7 1/2" to be able to still use my front sight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on September 27, 2019, 12:16:49 AM
Tuned my Liberty to shoot 21.14 gr cudas at around 935 fps
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 27, 2019, 07:31:50 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on September 26, 2019, 10:41:30 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 26, 2019, 10:08:15 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on September 26, 2019, 09:15:52 PM
If you have the equipment, mellon sent me 2 stubby .22 barrels i should see sometime and i guess the first was unfinished so he sent a new one, you can have it if you want.

Skeeeets was this posted toward me?  If so, how short is stubby?
 I'm using 7 1/2" to be able to still use my front sight.

I don't have it in hands yet. Others say a stubbie is 6" but idk what mellon cuts his to. It is supposed to be just as long as the body with screw cap. A front sight can be used (i think with small modification/sanding) as alot of users posting them (twisted sister ;) )

So,stubby like Avator's.      I'm good with what I have,but Thanks!
 Want to see some picks when you get it together!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 27, 2019, 07:54:18 AM
I measure and cut my own barrels so, with the Disco muzzle break, they come out even with the end cap. It just works out that there is just enough room for a barrel band with the long breech. The Disco break is inletted for a nice fit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 27, 2019, 08:36:23 AM
Quote from: avator on September 27, 2019, 07:54:18 AM
I measure and cut my own barrels so, with the Disco muzzle break, they come out even with the end cap. It just works out that there is just enough room for a barrel band with the long breech. The Disco break is inletted for a nice fit.


May not need the barrel band;  free floating barrel, like a 1701?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 27, 2019, 08:45:34 AM
True... I just like a barrel band to keep things tight and in place.

As for air gun related... I used the Sumatra to call Rambo in. When he hears a gun he comes a runnin'.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 27, 2019, 09:09:15 AM
Rambo the Gun Dog Air Gun Dog.
My son's dogs came running only when the heard the unscrewing of the "treat jar" lid.   ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 27, 2019, 11:10:53 AM
 ;D
For my dog, I start the truck. Works every time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 27, 2019, 12:12:05 PM
Yep.... the words, cookie, treat, snack... the sound of the truck, Harley, 4 wheeler and "bite mommy" all bring him running..... ok, maybe not "bite mommy" but, he's learning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on September 27, 2019, 04:16:31 PM
FT tomorrow - Sacramento
Shot 30 off the sticks, 20 standing..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on September 27, 2019, 08:13:50 PM
Played with the D460 for a little while in the man cave tonight. Still a laser  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on September 28, 2019, 03:21:26 AM
This was a couple of days ago...

I was shooting my first ATI Nova Freedom .177 inside at 10 yards/meters for fun and making sure my zero was accurate.

I was pumping after every 2 shots, 4 to 6 pumps.   SUDDENLY...

The pump arm would not extend fully and it became hard to pump.   With much effort, I can extend the pump arm fully

and pump the gun back to 3000psi, but it is a real chore now as I have to put about 60 to 80 pounds of pressure just to fully extend the pump arm.

I hope this is just an O-ring issue, but I did try to take the pump portion of the gun apart and found that I am not really up to this task.  (sigh)

I do have over 3000 shots/pellets through this gun.

Anyway, I am re-evaluating my purchase(s) of the Freedom.   The gun has ALWAYS been well lubricated and after the initial pump up to 3200 psi, it has never been pumped more than about 20 times in one pumping.

If I send it back to ATI (still under 1 year warranty), they will just send me a *new* gun.   I don't like that business model...

p.s.

Well, yes it was pumped more than 20 pumps when I purged the gun with the purge screw.   Don't remember why I had to do that, although I am sure I posted about it here... somewhere.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 29, 2019, 03:15:07 PM
Today I'm working on another carry rig (holster) for the 2240 when it's wearing the longer barrel .
 Tedious....... :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 29, 2019, 05:39:24 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 29, 2019, 03:15:07 PM
Today I'm working on another carry rig (holster) for the 2240 when it's wearing the longer barrel .
 Tedious....... :o


  (http://i.imgur.com/rGRtHnD.jpg) (https://imgur.com/rGRtHnD)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 29, 2019, 11:35:31 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 29, 2019, 05:39:24 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on September 29, 2019, 03:15:07 PM
Today I'm working on another carry rig (holster) for the 2240 when it's wearing the longer barrel .
 Tedious....... :o


  (http://i.imgur.com/rGRtHnD.jpg) (https://imgur.com/rGRtHnD)
Looking good W!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 30, 2019, 07:26:24 AM
Gonna run down to the shop before work this morning and put the rifle rack on the new 420 wheeler.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 30, 2019, 08:15:09 AM
 Thanks,Brett!  Had to tweek it a bit, but works great.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: young_skywalker on September 30, 2019, 12:00:42 PM
It wasn't today, but yesterday we walked the site of our first FT match for the NASA club! We're finalizing the dates now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on September 30, 2019, 03:26:09 PM
Pulled out the Vantages today and ran a few pellets through them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 30, 2019, 04:46:24 PM
Nothing yet but I’m planning on something airgun related.  Gonna be some shooting.  I think I’ll go pistols for a start then maybe some recoiling springers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on September 30, 2019, 04:53:02 PM
Sent some stuff used to fabricate AG parts to a friend in Mississippi.
 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 30, 2019, 10:00:20 PM
Picked up my new to me Xisico XS-25 and just  admired it a bit. Looked on the web for the best prices on pellets. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DRose on October 01, 2019, 12:03:50 AM
Bought a Crosman markI on Ebay. Replaced the seals in the co2 cap. Holds and shoots-sweet! Dave
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 01, 2019, 01:10:15 AM
Quote from: DRose on October 01, 2019, 12:03:50 AM
Bought a Crosman markI on Ebay. Replaced the seals in the co2 cap. Holds and shoots-sweet! Dave

Congrats! I like the Mark's too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on October 01, 2019, 08:15:39 AM
Nothing yet - but the day is young.
I am expecting the Stormrider Gen II trigger recall replacement in the afternoon mail.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 01, 2019, 12:13:59 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 01, 2019, 01:39:59 AM
Got mad at myself again...

Got my stubby barrel in the mail earlier, i just now getting around to it... my breech is cracked! :(  great, another setback. I just wanna finish this stubby project without anymore problems. Disappointed i have absolutely no idea how it could of happened.

Send me a picture of how it cracked
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 01, 2019, 12:15:23 PM
Was it the plastic breech?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 01, 2019, 12:21:02 PM
It's one I 3d printed if i see where and how it broke i could reprint it in a different orientation to make that part stronger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 01, 2019, 12:22:14 PM
Ah, gotya.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 01, 2019, 12:55:51 PM
So the last couple of days I've been trying my different barrel lengths/calibers on my 2240.
I have come to the conclusion that my .22  10.1" barrel works the very best, along with the O ring mod and the PA.
  So this morning, I decided to swap things on my carbines.
 The 1740 long rifle (24" barrel) got turned into the 2240 with 14 1/2" barrel and LDC,
 and what had been the 1322RC got turned back into 1377RC with the MK-177 barrel I had modded to fit.
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 01, 2019, 02:39:28 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on October 01, 2019, 08:15:39 AM
Nothing yet - but the day is young.

It is nice here today too, so I need to shot some also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 01, 2019, 03:26:31 PM
Wish I could say the same....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 01, 2019, 03:28:44 PM
Quote from: avator on October 01, 2019, 03:26:31 PM
Wish I could say the same....

That is one hot rabbit hole.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 01, 2019, 03:30:06 PM
Been that way for almost 2 weeks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on October 01, 2019, 04:44:27 PM
Swapped in the replacement trigger for the recalled one in the Stormrider GEN II.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 01, 2019, 05:04:14 PM
Opening up shooting ranges on my property, it's gone from one extreme to the other with the weather, a month ago it was flooding around here and now it's desert like conditions.  With it dry it's easy to get stuff pulled and cleared out of the way and not get equipment stuck in the process.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on October 01, 2019, 06:39:08 PM
Gave the barrel on my recently gifted Xisico XS-25 a good cleaning now that it's got 500+ rounds through it.  I use a nylon brush with Ballistol through the barrel a dozen times,  then patches with Ballistol, then dry patches ...repeat 3 times. All patches come out clean now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on October 01, 2019, 08:34:30 PM
Shot up a bad zucchini. It was forgotten in the fridge until it was too late, so outside it went. I gave it 15 rounds at 20 and 30 yards. By then the gun was low on air and it was time to give it a break.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 02, 2019, 08:28:26 AM
Wife doesn't like my 830am shenanigans. So went down in the basement to mount the 3-9x40AO nikko stirling mountmaster on my QB 88. Can still load a pellet. 

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/71180134_2910215219005817_8384679088471670784_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQm9I1AGvV8OTOJX2HC9PDNGIVMbzvQgoTOHqI80iD-vXwNnR48TuGs6Y_SO5nwAvI8&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=32547bd92c7e6bfe48c0d1ecb5087647&oe=5E3B8BB1)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on October 02, 2019, 01:22:20 PM
That's a nice gun there Robert !!! I just got done making labels for my wadcutters.  I might do some more 10 yard shooting in my attic today too.  I'm thinking about putting up a target for the Airmax Master Blaster for shooting the wadds at 550fps.  I made up some large labels this morning for the latest 16.4 grain wad cutters I cast up this morning.  I got 400 of them in the large tin, kinda stockpiling for some wintertime indoor plinking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on October 02, 2019, 01:45:43 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on October 02, 2019, 08:28:26 AM
Wife doesn't like my 830am shenanigans. So went down in the basement to mount the 3-9x40AO nikko stirling mountmaster on my QB 88. Can still load a pellet. 

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/71180134_2910215219005817_8384679088471670784_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQm9I1AGvV8OTOJX2HC9PDNGIVMbzvQgoTOHqI80iD-vXwNnR48TuGs6Y_SO5nwAvI8&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=32547bd92c7e6bfe48c0d1ecb5087647&oe=5E3B8BB1)
My wife doesn't like my 830am shenanigans either, makes me take COLD showers :( LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 02, 2019, 01:51:11 PM
Quote from: joek on October 02, 2019, 01:45:43 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on October 02, 2019, 08:28:26 AM
Wife doesn't like my 830am shenanigans. So went down in the basement to mount the 3-9x40AO nikko stirling mountmaster on my QB 88. Can still load a pellet. 

(https://scontent.fyaw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/s2048x2048/71180134_2910215219005817_8384679088471670784_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQm9I1AGvV8OTOJX2HC9PDNGIVMbzvQgoTOHqI80iD-vXwNnR48TuGs6Y_SO5nwAvI8&_nc_ht=scontent.fyaw1-1.fna&oh=32547bd92c7e6bfe48c0d1ecb5087647&oe=5E3B8BB1)
My wife doesn't like my 830am shenanigans either, makes me take COLD showers :( LOL
Haha
Does she get headaches at these hours as well?  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 02, 2019, 01:56:00 PM
What's a 'shenanigan'?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 02, 2019, 01:58:50 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 01, 2019, 02:39:28 PM
It is nice here today too, so I need to shoot some also.

I did not get to shoot yesterday, my wife persuaded me to take her for a ride on my Honda VTX (not hard to persuade me) in the San Diego county mountains. We rode to Julian and had lunch and walked through the shops that were open (many were closed because it was Tuesday). Last week we went on Wednesday and many were closed then too, but mostly different ones.  Julian California is a mountain town in San Diego County in the beautiful Cuyamaca Mountains located in a mixed pine-oak woodland at 4,235 feet  and we love going there just to relax so, we like to go mid week to avoid the crowds they have on they weekends. On our way home I rode by a skunk about 8-10' from him glad it didn't spray our way. (I don't know if I was in range)
 A few years ago on my way to work at 3:45 AM I came over a rise just in time to miss a skunk in the road by a foot or two and I passed in front of it without getting spayed too, so I have been luck with skunks so far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 02, 2019, 02:01:19 PM
Quote from: avator on October 02, 2019, 01:56:00 PM
What's a 'shenanigan'?

she·nan·i·gans
/SHəˈnanəɡənz/
plural
    1. secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 02, 2019, 02:02:20 PM
Quote from: avator on October 02, 2019, 01:56:00 PM
What's a 'shenanigan'?
According to my wife, it's most of the things I do  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 02, 2019, 02:04:34 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 02, 2019, 02:02:20 PM
Quote from: avator on October 02, 2019, 01:56:00 PM
What's a 'shenanigan'?
According to my wife, it's most of the things I do  ???

So you're sneaky, according to your wife?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 02, 2019, 02:11:48 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 02, 2019, 02:04:34 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 02, 2019, 02:02:20 PM
Quote from: avator on October 02, 2019, 01:56:00 PM
What's a 'shenanigan'?
According to my wife, it's most of the things I do  ???

So you're sneaky, according to your wife?
Sneaking an over abundance of toys, such as airguns, into the house........check!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 02, 2019, 02:17:08 PM
Quote from: avator on October 02, 2019, 01:56:00 PM
What's a 'shenanigan'?

Silly or high-spirited behavior; mischief.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 02, 2019, 02:59:03 PM
Reckon that's what I get for trying to be funny..... tuff crowd.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 02, 2019, 02:59:55 PM
Sent some needed parts out to a fellow member.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 02, 2019, 03:23:38 PM
Quote from: avator on October 02, 2019, 02:59:03 PM
Reckon that's what I get for trying to be funny
^^^^^ shenanigans ^^^^^^
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on October 02, 2019, 05:18:12 PM
I know what you were referring to, Bill, and I appreciated the joke when it came by.   ;D ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: dcmeyer on October 03, 2019, 05:44:12 PM
The not so fun part.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=163410.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=163410.0)

But since I have it out I have some Camo Form tape I've been meaning to experiment with.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on October 03, 2019, 06:46:02 PM
Quote from: avator on October 02, 2019, 01:56:00 PM
What's a 'shenanigan'?


when your female significant other starts griping about your hobby, again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on October 03, 2019, 06:48:46 PM
set up my HW30 with a laser sighted in at 15 yards for skyrat patrol inside the barns.



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on October 03, 2019, 07:51:48 PM
Tested CP wadcutters in the CZ springer. 

Yup.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 03, 2019, 08:42:34 PM
Quote from: wolverine on October 03, 2019, 06:48:46 PM
set up my HW30 with a laser sighted in at 15 yards for skyrat patrol inside the barns.

"skyrat"... as in bat?
So you must like mosquitoes?

I try and attract Fledermaus
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 03, 2019, 08:48:25 PM
I'm thinking skyrat = pigeon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 03, 2019, 09:00:52 PM
That makes more sense.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on October 03, 2019, 11:55:49 PM
From the list I compiled over the last several years:
  Sky Rat  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  NYC Pigeon [also see "Flying Rat"]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 04, 2019, 07:07:12 AM
When I lived in Seattle seagulls were referred to as flying rats.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 04, 2019, 10:19:51 AM
I hate seagulls!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 04, 2019, 12:15:15 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 04, 2019, 10:19:51 AM
I hate seagulls!

Did you know they are protected ,at least in some areas.
It was just in the news in the last couple of months or so.
Someone got hauled into court for kicking one. :o



Today I'm putting another box together to clean out the closet some more.... ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 04, 2019, 12:23:04 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on October 04, 2019, 12:15:15 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 04, 2019, 10:19:51 AM
I hate seagulls!

Did you know they are protected ,at least in some areas.
It was just in the news in the last couple of months or so.
Someone got hauled into court for kicking one. :o
Yes, I am aware.

When I was about 16, I spent a couple of months down in Galveston, TX, working with a cousin on his shrimping boat. When the haul was dumped onto the deck, for us to collect the shrimp, seagulls would boldly swoop down en masse to grab fish that were also netted up. They pi$$ed me off so much that I grabbed a broom and starting swatting them. I was told to seize and desist because we would get fined if reported.

I hate seagulls!  >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 04, 2019, 12:45:28 PM
There is a place in Seattle on the wharf called Iver's. The seagulls swoop in and steal your French fries right out of your hand.
I hate seagulls.
I saw a guy at Niagra Falls once feeding them Alka Seltzer. That didn't go too well for him when he got caught.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on October 04, 2019, 08:17:44 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 03, 2019, 08:42:34 PM
Quote from: wolverine on October 03, 2019, 06:48:46 PM
set up my HW30 with a laser sighted in at 15 yards for skyrat patrol inside the barns.

"skyrat"... as in bat?
So you must like mosquitoes?

I try and attract Fledermaus


no, bats are protected and i have bat houses in the yard.      skyrat = pigeon
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on October 04, 2019, 08:29:20 PM
i too hate seagulls.  i don't understand why they are protected.  there are so many and a they are everywhere.  summertime the store parking lots here are filled with them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on October 05, 2019, 05:54:50 PM
I met another member from here (fl.dunewalker) for breakfast this morning and just talked air guns for almost 2 hours!  Looking forward to getting together in the near future, once the weather is more tolerable, and doing some shooting!  Thanks again for reaching out Gary!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on October 05, 2019, 06:22:21 PM
Murdered the heck out of some paper targets with a Diana LP8, Diana 6G, Hatsan Model 25 Supercharger, Crosman 2240, and a Hatsan 95 Vortex.

Man, is the 2240 under-rated. That little C02 pistol is a .22-caliber tack-driver.

The Hatsan 95 made a pretty good showing too.

The Diana 6G is in a class of its own though.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: gendoc on October 05, 2019, 07:24:19 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 04, 2019, 12:23:04 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on October 04, 2019, 12:15:15 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 04, 2019, 10:19:51 AM
I hate seagulls!

Did you know they are protected ,at least in some areas.
It was just in the news in the last couple of months or so.
Someone got hauled into court for kicking one. :o
Yes, I am aware.

When I was about 16, I spent a couple of months down in Galveston, TX, working with a cousin on his shrimping boat. When the haul was dumped onto the deck, for us to collect the shrimp, seagulls would boldly swoop down en masse to grab fish that were also netted up. They pi$$ed me off so much that I grabbed a broom and starting swatting them. I was told to seize and desist because we would get fined if reported.

I hate seagulls!  >:(

guess what we call them here on the coast of Bama.......

DUMP DUCKS   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: gendoc on October 05, 2019, 07:34:35 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 03, 2019, 08:42:34 PM

"skyrat"... as in bat?
So you must like mosquitoes?

I try and attract Fledermaus

my wife made bat houses and we installed them in our barns years ago
so they would stay around. there the best mosquito repellant you can have !!
grandkids play with them all the time with tin foil balls right before dark..... 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 05, 2019, 07:45:48 PM
Quote from: wolverine on October 04, 2019, 08:29:20 PM
i too hate seagulls.  i don't understand why they are protected.
I suppose, free labor force......food scraps collectors
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 06, 2019, 08:24:07 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 05, 2019, 07:45:48 PM
Quote from: wolverine on October 04, 2019, 08:29:20 PM
i too hate seagulls.  i don't understand why they are protected.
I suppose, free labor force......food scraps collectors
I love little Cesar's pizza which I often but when we go " into town " for grocery shopping, but since it's take out only we park in a shady spot and eat out pizza in the truck.
I don't know why they're around when so far from the ocean, but there's seagulls everywhere and it's always dinner and a show.
Toss out a fallen pizza topping or a scrap of crust when you can't eat any more and watch the gulls bicker and fight over it.
They're never smart enough to just take off with it, that only happens when one takes it from the other.
I love seagulls because they entertain me while I'm eating pizza  ;D
https://youtu.be/Q-HHJVPxvqI
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 07, 2019, 11:59:03 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 06, 2019, 08:34:23 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 05, 2019, 07:45:48 PM
Quote from: wolverine on October 04, 2019, 08:29:20 PM
i too hate seagulls.  i don't understand why they are protected.
I suppose, free labor force......food scraps collectors


Not really... they are the bird version of a racoon. Tear up everything to find your garbage and just scat on everything near the garbage/food source.... i hate em.
While we may find certain animal habits annoying, they do what they do instinctively. They are not driven to vandalize for the pleasure of it. That's a human quality.......or lack thereof.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 07, 2019, 12:20:47 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 06, 2019, 08:34:23 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 05, 2019, 07:45:48 PM
Quote from: wolverine on October 04, 2019, 08:29:20 PM
i too hate seagulls.  i don't understand why they are protected.
I suppose, free labor force......food scraps collectors


Not really... they are the bird version of a racoon. Tear up everything to find your garbage and just scat on everything near the garbage/food source.... i hate em.

We don't have Raccoons here, the homeless took their jobs.   :o   Joking

There are lots of reasons for homelessness and some of those reasons are not their fault, most are to one degree or another. Without inserting politics or too much religion here i will just say, I have been blessed to desire to work, be able to work, and have work to do. I know many people are a lot closer to being homeless than they realize and joking about it is not a great thing to do. But I couldn't help it. :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 08, 2019, 03:02:58 AM
Got the 1977 Crosman 38T shooting again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 08, 2019, 12:47:01 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 06, 2019, 08:31:36 PM
Feed them seagulls lots of bread.... birds bodies can't process it and actually causes their stomach to explode if they ate too much.
Birds actually can vomit and regurgitate, so while we may all have heard bread rice or Alka Seltzer will make their stomachs explode it's actually not true.
Still fun to imagine as payback for that bird that pooped on your brand new shirt or freshly washed car, but sadly just a myth.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 08, 2019, 03:10:42 PM
Made a Co2 key for the 38t so I don't have to use a quarter.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MT2gD3sj/IMG-20191008-110119849.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3dPCdxM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQLcSZZ4/IMG-20191008-110157656.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cz0fJgfQ)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 08, 2019, 05:07:00 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on October 08, 2019, 03:10:42 PM
Made a Co2 key for the 38t so I don't have to use a quarter.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MT2gD3sj/IMG-20191008-110119849.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3dPCdxM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQLcSZZ4/IMG-20191008-110157656.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cz0fJgfQ)

Replace that 550 cord with a stretch of rawhide and attach it to a ring on the gun or holster.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 08, 2019, 06:40:45 PM
Quote from: Insanity on October 08, 2019, 05:07:00 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on October 08, 2019, 03:10:42 PM
Made a Co2 key for the 38t so I don't have to use a quarter.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MT2gD3sj/IMG-20191008-110119849.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3dPCdxM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQLcSZZ4/IMG-20191008-110157656.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cz0fJgfQ)

Replace that 550 cord with a stretch of rawhide and attach it to a ring on the gun or holster.
If I had a holster or lanyard ring on the pistol is do just that.
Good idea for sure, we'll see what I do if I ever buy or make a holster for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 08, 2019, 06:40:59 PM
Packed up every gun that would not fit in the safe, cataloged them, and dispersed it among friends.
 Grand Daughter brought the potential wrath of CPS to my house for her "shenanigans" at school.
 >:( ::) :-[ :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 08, 2019, 06:56:17 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 08, 2019, 06:40:59 PM
Packed up every gun that would not fit in the safe, cataloged them, and dispersed it among friends.
 Grand Daughter brought the potential wrath of CPS to my house for her "shenanigans" at school.
 >:( ::) :-[ :-\

Sorry to hear that, CPS can do good but they can get it all wrong and do damage too. I have seen it with relatives.  I well pray for you and yours Scott.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 08, 2019, 06:56:52 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 08, 2019, 06:40:59 PM
Packed up every gun that would not fit in the safe, cataloged them, and dispersed it among friends.
 Grand Daughter brought the potential wrath of CPS to my house for her "shenanigans" at school.
 >:( ::) :-[ :-\


What...the h*ck happened?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 08, 2019, 07:21:00 PM
"Dead-eye Lou" got in serious trouble at school... Serious.
She lives with us 80% of the time because her Mom and Dad are POS.... is with them every other weekend on rotation.
 This kid went from being a straight "A" honor role student all her life, winning a Scholarship for an essay, to a complete 180 in this 7th grade school year in 3 months. D's and an "F". But there is worse, much worse.
Now I am on the radar.  ::)
We are co-lateral damage for trying to do good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on October 08, 2019, 07:26:07 PM
no good deed goes unpunished  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 08, 2019, 07:29:33 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 08, 2019, 07:21:00 PM
"Dead-eye Lou" got in serious trouble at school... Serious.
She lives with us 80% of the time because her Mom and Dad are POS.... is with them every other weekend on rotation.
 This kid went from being a straight "A" honor role student all her life, winning a Scholarship for an essay, to a complete 180 in this 7th grade school year in 3 months. D's and an "F". But there is worse, much worse.
Now I am on the radar.  ::)
We are co-lateral damage for trying to do good.


Real sorry y hear that,Scott. Prayers sent.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 08, 2019, 07:35:15 PM
Thank you both, Hoosier Momma is a wreck.
We both pray for strength and guidance.

On another note, I cannot "Fan her Butt" because THAT would be wrong today.  ::)

Way off topic, sorry for the venting...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 09, 2019, 03:05:04 PM
Hope all pans out for you scott.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 09, 2019, 05:02:48 PM
Worked on my PC77, polishing wood and smoothed up the trigger some more. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 10, 2019, 01:27:54 PM
Last night I cleaned the work bench, took all the misc parts and bagged them in tiny zip-locks either individually or as groups and wrote on them with a Sharpie as to what they were.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on October 11, 2019, 03:26:02 PM
I was cleaning around the man cave and desk this morning. I also use zip locks for small parts when working on the rifles. Was near outta B/C bluing & rust remover, all the stores locally are out, and gotta wait until next Wednesday to get two more bottles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 11, 2019, 03:36:37 PM
Stoned the B3 trigger some more, after having it out blasting cans.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 11, 2019, 06:10:58 PM
Found a Crosman bolt handle on the passenger seat of the truck today.
 :o
Apparently after the exodus of airguns from my place to another... one lost it.
Odd....very odd
Guess I will store it until the homecoming and find out which one it belongs to.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 11, 2019, 09:03:08 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on October 11, 2019, 03:36:37 PM
Stoned the B3 trigger some more, after having it out blasting cans.
Inhaled or ingested?  Ha ha!  Just kidding. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 11, 2019, 09:26:05 PM
It was having anxiety issues, kept misfiring lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 11, 2019, 11:26:51 PM
Quote from: bReTt on October 11, 2019, 09:03:08 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on October 11, 2019, 03:36:37 PM
Stoned the B3 trigger some more, after having it out blasting cans.
Inhaled or ingested?  Ha ha!  Just kidding.


..."everybody mus' get stoned"....Bob Dylan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 11, 2019, 11:28:02 PM
Quote from: bear air on October 11, 2019, 09:26:05 PM
It was having anxiety issues, kept misfiring lol


...a Chinese B3 with a multi shot mag.....Hmmmmm ;D


even better... belt fed! :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 12, 2019, 08:10:25 PM
Looking for a lost gun, had to take inventory and clean up in the process trying to find it. I eventually found it and it would be in the last gun case that I didn't check this morning before I went to work. Time to break out the label gun and make sure all the guns are in the right gun cases. Yeah, I know, I have to many guns to play with.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Chouchin66 on October 12, 2019, 08:26:54 PM
That's a bad affliction how? ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 12, 2019, 09:03:01 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on October 12, 2019, 08:10:25 PM
Looking for a lost gun, had to take inventory and clean up in the process trying to find it. I eventually found it and it would be in the last gun case that I didn't check this morning before I went to work. Time to break out the label gun and make sure all the guns are in the right gun cases. Yeah, I know, I have to many guns to play with.  ::)



Now c'mon, how many is TOO many???   ;D ;D ;D

I see you have a .177 G1 Extreme....I'm envious, having shot a friends years ago.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 12, 2019, 09:51:43 PM
On the suggestion of a member on another forum, I swapped the stock mount and butt plate of the latest rendition of the 2060 a total 180.
Turned out perfect!!!

(https://i.imgur.com/lXmSyB6.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 12, 2019, 09:54:08 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on October 12, 2019, 09:03:01 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on October 12, 2019, 08:10:25 PM
Looking for a lost gun, had to take inventory and clean up in the process trying to find it. I eventually found it and it would be in the last gun case that I didn't check this morning before I went to work. Time to break out the label gun and make sure all the guns are in the right gun cases. Yeah, I know, I have to many guns to play with.  ::)



Now c'mon, how many is TOO many???   ;D ;D ;D

I see you have a .177 G1 Extreme....I'm envious, having shot a friends years ago.

I love the G1, shoots way better than the Daisy Powerline 1000.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 12, 2019, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on October 12, 2019, 09:54:08 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on October 12, 2019, 09:03:01 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on October 12, 2019, 08:10:25 PM
Looking for a lost gun, had to take inventory and clean up in the process trying to find it. I eventually found it and it would be in the last gun case that I didn't check this morning before I went to work. Time to break out the label gun and make sure all the guns are in the right gun cases. Yeah, I know, I have to many guns to play with.  ::)



Now c'mon, how many is TOO many???   ;D ;D ;D

I see you have a .177 G1 Extreme....I'm envious, having shot a friends years ago.

I love the G1, shoots way better than the Daisy Powerline 1000.


I've had a Daisy/Winchester 1000...the G1 is a sportscar and the 1000 is like a dump truck.  ::)

They will both get you there,but the G1 is more pleasurable to shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on October 12, 2019, 11:57:44 PM
Well...I went Hunting with the Silver Streak today. (The hunting post is in the Hunting Gate.)
After I got back I unpacked my 4 tins of 25 cal. pellets from pyramid Air.
I had used the VELOSITY-19 discount posted in the Bargain Gate
I then sighted in the 117 cal Hatsan Vortex Edge for 30 yards and got it ready for hunting too.

It was a good day ! (even though it was snowing and raining most of the day.)

The Fall colors were great today !


Well that's about it for airgun related stuff.



Best Wishes My Friends  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 13, 2019, 01:13:16 PM
I'm pumping up the pcps for some action this afternoon if the weather holds out.  Mom and pop are coming over for chili and cornbread today.  Maybe I'll get to shoot then.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 13, 2019, 02:40:11 PM
Go Brett!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on October 13, 2019, 05:17:03 PM
Shot another couple minutes of video for part 3 of the model 99 resto just now. Blue & rust remover is now due Tuesday instead of Wednesday. I hope so. I wanted the barrel bluing done today to cure till next weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 13, 2019, 10:52:14 PM
Hard decisions!
I almost had myself talked into selling my QB78.
Then I watched You Tube videos on them, did a bunch of reading on them,and said...NO Way! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 14, 2019, 03:56:12 PM
Hey,Skeeeets, what kind of cheap crosman ammo?  I'm having pretty good luck  with some.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 14, 2019, 04:03:48 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 14, 2019, 03:59:37 PM
Id have to look but hollow points, piranhas, and "pointed". Think the fullest tin is the piranhas.



I do good with Hp's, not so good with points or piranhas. 
They all seem to like something different! lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 14, 2019, 04:12:35 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 14, 2019, 04:09:35 PM
Quick look, i have no HP, just a 1/4 tin of pointed and 2/3 a tin of piranhas.

Othewise have 2 and a half tins of blue arrow lead free pellets and maybe 2/3 of h&n hornets (deadly accurate)

Don't forget the "Pellet Exchange" at the top of the Airgun Gate! You may be able to swap for something you like. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JeffB1961 on October 14, 2019, 06:50:45 PM
i ordered i can each of ...

JSB Ultra Shock, .177 Cal, 10.3 Grains, Hollowpoint, 350ct
Skenco UltraMag Metal Tip, .177 Cal, 10.7 Grains, Pointed, 150ct
Air Arms Field Heavy .177 Cal, 4.52mm, 10.34 Grains, Domed, 500ct, 4.52 mm
JSB Match Diabolo Test Sampler, .177 Cal, Round Nose & Pointed, 4 Pellet Types, 400ct


and moved my target holder to a different post so i can shoot farther more safely
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 14, 2019, 07:48:21 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 14, 2019, 06:32:08 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on October 14, 2019, 04:12:35 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 14, 2019, 04:09:35 PM
Quick look, i have no HP, just a 1/4 tin of pointed and 2/3 a tin of piranhas.

Othewise have 2 and a half tins of blue arrow lead free pellets and maybe 2/3 of h&n hornets (deadly accurate)

Don't forget the "Pellet Exchange" at the top of the Airgun Gate! You may be able to swap for something you like. ;D ;D


Hand counting the pellets now how many are in each "tin"(ive put some in different containers).


So far, 164 h&n hornets out of the 225.

Counting the piranhas currently, and then a guestimation of the blue arrows.


Weigh and estimate mang.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 14, 2019, 08:48:55 PM
Instead of counting you weigh the lot and divide but the weight of each pellet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 14, 2019, 09:14:53 PM
This is the one I have for less than 20 grams I have a 200 gram then I go to my kitchen scale its accurate enough to estimate to the nearest 10th of a ounce. Which .1oz is 43 grain so on average is what 3 pellets in .22 at 15gn?

https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-GEMINI-20-Portable-MilliGram/dp/B0012TDNAM (https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-GEMINI-20-Portable-MilliGram/dp/B0012TDNAM)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on October 14, 2019, 09:44:02 PM
100 wadcutters with the IZZY.
50 open sights
25 2X Leopold
25 Millet Red Dot
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 14, 2019, 10:31:34 PM
Hid more sh...tuff.
Pooh is hitting the fan.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on October 14, 2019, 11:57:51 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 14, 2019, 10:31:34 PM
Hid more sh...tuff.
Pooh is hitting the fan.
that bad? :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 15, 2019, 07:02:50 AM
Didn't realize I had so many things laying about that could be considered "bad".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 15, 2019, 07:10:24 AM
Sorry to hear Scott...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 15, 2019, 09:44:33 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 15, 2019, 07:02:50 AM
Didn't realize I had so many things laying about that could be considered "bad".
Same here......... but I know I possess them.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 15, 2019, 01:57:37 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 15, 2019, 07:02:50 AM
Didn't realize I had so many things laying about that could be considered "bad".

Wow really hope she pulled her head out of her 4th point of contact and you get back to normal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JeffB1961 on October 15, 2019, 02:35:41 PM
LOL @ Hoosier

ordered more pellets from PA and a pellet holster .
(https://www.pyramydair.com/images/acc/PY-A-3561_Pellet-Holster-Attaches-to_1467308002.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JeffB1961 on October 15, 2019, 04:11:35 PM
just got my SWAT wheel for my CP 3-12x44  and put it on . :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JFS737 on October 15, 2019, 09:01:29 PM
Was a very good airgun day :)     I got a new Hawke 10-50x60 ED and got it mounted to my HM1000 .177.   Upped the power a bit because it's taken a liking to the new JSB Monster at 13.43 grains, now it's shooting about 807fps with a 13 ES for a clip of 17 shot.  They are firing more than half the groups at sub MOA at 50 yds so far. 
Made a nice tape for the turret and will make one for the sidewheel once the larger 6" model arrives.   Sitting pretty good right now.   :D

(http://)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vwTJO1tzx4MXOZH1qd13x9pUOmWA6mzu/view?usp=sharing

Trying to put in an image... we'll see if it works. 
Hasta

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 16, 2019, 07:35:52 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 14, 2019, 10:31:34 PM
Hid more sh...tuff.
Pooh is hitting the fan.
CPS is scheduled for tomorrow at 2:00 when Hoosier Momma is here alone...
I got.this place looking like a surgical room.
Wish I could be here... With my Bible in my hand... Asking to go to their house next.
perturbed is an understatement.

"Mess with me and I will fight back...
Mess with my family ...."
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Chouchin66 on October 16, 2019, 08:06:10 PM
Sometimes the most righteous are the most wicked... Good luck to you!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on October 16, 2019, 08:15:49 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 16, 2019, 07:35:52 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 14, 2019, 10:31:34 PM
Hid more sh...tuff.
Pooh is hitting the fan.
CPS is scheduled for tomorrow at 2:00 when Hoosier Momma is here alone...
I got.this place looking like a surgical room.
Wish I could be here... With my Bible in my hand... Asking to go to their house next.
perturbed is an understatement.

"Mess with me and I will fight back...
Mess with my family ...."
dead-eye lou should be stink-eye lou ?  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 16, 2019, 08:38:20 PM
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!!
She "is on a short leash".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 16, 2019, 09:18:18 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 16, 2019, 07:35:52 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 14, 2019, 10:31:34 PM
Hid more sh...tuff.
Pooh is hitting the fan.
CPS is scheduled for tomorrow at 2:00 when Hoosier Momma is here alone...
I got.this place looking like a surgical room.
Wish I could be here... With my Bible in my hand... Asking to go to their house next.
perturbed is an understatement.

"Mess with me and I will fight back...
Mess with my family ...."

When I was in the Army living in the barracks we had routine inspections just part of life. Any time some high ranking NCO or Officer had something to say how I lived I would say ok let me inspect your house. Usually that shut them up because well they were the judgmental types who lived like a pig but would look down their nose at you. They expected the place that you LIVED to be spotless clean all the time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 16, 2019, 10:21:35 PM
Good luck Scott.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 17, 2019, 02:04:52 AM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on October 14, 2019, 09:44:02 PM
100 wadcutters with the IZZY.
50 open sights
25 2X Leopold
25 Millet Red Dot
Frank, what are you using for a scope mount on your Izzy?  Where would I find one for myself? 

Thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 17, 2019, 02:32:46 PM
 Getting a "package" ready to go out.. ;D ;D ;D

Pending Trade...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on October 18, 2019, 01:09:38 AM
Got up-to-date on the GTA and made a few posts.

Checked the status of the item I ordered from soupyyy which is supposed to arrive tomorrow via USPS, but it seems to be stuck in Santa Clarita, CA.

Seems Santa Clarita, CA has a long history of being a stall point for USPS packages that have to go through there.

Oh well, Kudos to soupyyy in any case!   Perhaps with the delay in Santa Clarita, my check will reach soupyyy before the item arrives here?  (smile)

 

 Expected Delivery by     Friday 18  October 2019     by
  8:00pm

October 17, 2019, 6:03 am  
  Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility
  SANTA CLARITA CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER 
  Your item arrived at our SANTA CLARITA CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER origin facility on October 17, 2019 at 6:03 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
 
  October 16, 2019, 8:09 pm  
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  October 16, 2019, 12:54 am  
  Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility
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  Accepted at USPS Origin Facility
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 18, 2019, 03:21:36 PM
All I have done is read the airgun forums and battle NOT buying a Daisy 880 for $35 at WallyWorld.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 18, 2019, 05:07:31 PM
Quote from: bReTt on October 18, 2019, 03:21:36 PM
All I have done is read the airgun forums and battle NOT buying a Daisy 880 for $35 at WallyWorld.



It's right up there with the P17!    jmho ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 18, 2019, 06:06:01 PM
Brought all my wayward "airgun babies" home.
Visit from the "outsider" yesterday was surprisingly easy. All they cared about was heat, food in the fridge, and a place for "Lou" to sleep.... Pfft, she has had that all her life.
 Of course the "spic-n-span" efforts surely put our best foot forward. ;)
Firearms are scheduled to return Monday. Ammo will be locked up from now on due to a G-Pa awakening on how laxxed I was being.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 18, 2019, 06:13:19 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 18, 2019, 06:06:01 PM
Brought all my wayward "airgun babies" home.
Visit from the "outsider" yesterday was surprisingly easy. All they cared about was heat, food in the fridge, and a place for "Lou" to sleep.... Pfft, she has had that all her life.
 Of course the "spic-n-span" efforts surely put our best foot forward. ;)
Firearms are scheduled to return Monday. Ammo will be locked up from now on due to a G-Pa awakening on how laxxed I was being.

Great news Scott, I am happy to hear it. I will continue to pray for the "problem child". She has to be feeling real torn up about her parents choices. Teens tend to act out when things are perfect and when they aren't perfect too. It's great that you can be there for her as she sorts it all out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 18, 2019, 06:26:25 PM
Really glad to hear that Scott.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on October 18, 2019, 06:56:51 PM
Put the .177 barrel in my Varmint and switched out the probe.   I may pump it up and shoot it tomorrow.  Maybe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 18, 2019, 08:30:21 PM
Glad to hear it went well Scott.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 18, 2019, 09:02:52 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on October 18, 2019, 05:07:31 PM
Quote from: bReTt on October 18, 2019, 03:21:36 PM
All I have done is read the airgun forums and battle NOT buying a Daisy 880 for $35 at WallyWorld.



It's right up there with the P17!    jmho ;)
I think I’m just going to have to do it!  Why resist?  It’s futile anyway....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 18, 2019, 09:03:22 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 18, 2019, 06:06:01 PM
Brought all my wayward "airgun babies" home.
Visit from the "outsider" yesterday was surprisingly easy. All they cared about was heat, food in the fridge, and a place for "Lou" to sleep.... Pfft, she has had that all her life.
 Of course the "spic-n-span" efforts surely put our best foot forward. ;)
Firearms are scheduled to return Monday. Ammo will be locked up from now on due to a G-Pa awakening on how laxxed I was being.
👍🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 18, 2019, 09:27:58 PM
Quote from: bReTt on October 18, 2019, 09:02:52 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on October 18, 2019, 05:07:31 PM
Quote from: bReTt on October 18, 2019, 03:21:36 PM
All I have done is read the airgun forums and battle NOT buying a Daisy 880 for $35 at WallyWorld.



It's right up there with the P17!    jmho ;)
I think I’m just going to have to do it!  Why resist?  It’s futile anyway....


  and do the mods! you'll be quite surprised and pleased!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on October 18, 2019, 09:45:27 PM
Been shooting the 1720t most of the week.
FT match on Sunday.

Thought I might shoot the .25 a bit so I went to the range for a few.
Shooting the .25 after shooting the 1720t all week, you know your not in Kansas anymore.
So I put a target at 25 yards and shot 8 Benjamins and 8 JSB, off the bag..
2 each in the paster and 6 in each rat, respectfully..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 20, 2019, 04:42:21 PM
Guess it's airgun related. I moved my barrel rests down on my new gun cabinet, since most of my airguns are not 38" long.

And I was able to move my scope back on my QB88 to load easier.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on October 20, 2019, 05:15:16 PM
I just finished putting a friend's 317 back together and today was the day to test it out. I put about 100 shots through it while testing the muzzle velocity for one stroke of the pump, and then two, and so on. I figured out it was retaining air on even three pumps, but I finished the test. The last was seven strokes of the pump. All went well until the last three shots, for each of which the FPS dropped lower than the previous shot.

By the end, it was leaking fast enough that you almost couldn't get a shot off on a few strokes...Guess I've got some work to do. The rebuild kit used a thin o-ring for that goes ahead of the valve and I suspect that simply got pushed out of place by the pressure. The other possibility is a piece of trash got under the check valve, but this failure was a progressive one, like an o-ring coming out of place.

I'll post a separate thread about it, with the data too, since that was the whole point of the testing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 20, 2019, 08:15:04 PM
I gave the hammer spring in my carbine a 1/4 turn up and seemed to tighten the spread. Nice shooting gun and it keeps getting better the more it gets broken in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on October 20, 2019, 08:52:33 PM
Made plastic yardage signs and attached them to 1/4" x 20" chrome plated rods. When I set up target stands for pellet comparisons I use a 100' tape measure. I measure from the center of my patio to the tree line. These pins mark the yardage in increments of 5 yards beginning at 10 yards out to 60 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 20, 2019, 09:54:03 PM
I was just reminded of the 880.  Hmmm....  🧐
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on October 21, 2019, 12:00:28 AM
Quote from: bReTt on October 20, 2019, 09:54:03 PM
I was just reminded of the 880.  Hmmm....  🧐

It's only $35 man!   DO IT!!!  (chuckle)

ONLY 4 LEFT!!!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Daisy-Powerline-880-Air-Rifle-with-Scope-177-cal/40556631 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Daisy-Powerline-880-Air-Rifle-with-Scope-177-cal/40556631)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Motorhead on October 21, 2019, 01:11:20 AM
Today, did a 3 some carpool over to the bay area and shot a round of Field target with my other 21 friends
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on October 21, 2019, 01:21:29 AM
Watched a family of Opossums take the 2 tree rats I shot today.

Now I know for sure who my "clean up crew" really is!

BTW, I did takes pics, but on review of them, being at night, they were not worth posting.  I deleted them from my phone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on October 21, 2019, 07:11:08 PM
i finally got around to rebuilding the 397 i picked up last summer for $50 with a soft case and williams peep sight.  i'm sending it out to my son in law in montana,  too loud for my back yard.  then i built a spinner target for the grandson's Daisy Bucks.  $1.50 for the spoons at $ general and the rest was in the shop.



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 22, 2019, 12:37:31 AM
Quote from: BackStop on October 21, 2019, 12:00:28 AM
Quote from: bReTt on October 20, 2019, 09:54:03 PM
I was just reminded of the 880.  Hmmm....  🧐

It's only $35 man!   DO IT!!!  (chuckle)

ONLY 4 LEFT!!!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Daisy-Powerline-880-Air-Rifle-with-Scope-177-cal/40556631 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Daisy-Powerline-880-Air-Rifle-with-Scope-177-cal/40556631)
I walked by the case at WallyWorld today.  I spied the 880 in there just waiting to be brought home.  I was strong and just kept walking past.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 22, 2019, 08:03:37 AM
maybe someone lives close by, that would let you "try one out"? ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 22, 2019, 08:26:44 AM
Brett, may I suggest you hold out and keep your eyes open for an older metal/metal 880? For a few bucks more you'll be much happier.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on October 22, 2019, 04:10:17 PM
I finally gave in a couple weeks ago when my buddy Eddy Had a couple rifles for sale he offered to me first. I first picked up the Daisy/Sears 799 for $20! Sears sold their gold painted metal receiver version for the first two years exclusively. 1972 & '73. Mine is a March 1973 edition. Daisy couldn't sell them as the model 880 until 1974 as I currently understand it. So the Sears-only models could be said to be used by Daisy to work out the bugs until Daisy could sell them as 880's.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/ueLQzR.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poueLQzRj)
  I also worked on a minor repair for the forestock mounting lug on the Crosman 99 barrel. I should be able to start bluing tomorrow. Cleaned the RWS 320M's barrel with some Rem-Oil again today. Got more black crud off it. Shines a little more now. I can't believe the good condition it's in for some $34 out the door.
  (https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/Q6cxBJ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQ6cxBJj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/rn62RK.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmrn62RKj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/eASznH.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmeASznHj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 22, 2019, 06:01:09 PM
How many AGs do you have now Unionrdr?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on October 22, 2019, 06:31:17 PM
Shot the Marauder (Gen I .177) 120 times and topped off the Benjamin tank...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 22, 2019, 06:47:39 PM
Just checked the forum. For about 10 days I have not felt well at all. (stomach bug) I haven't felt like eating much and have lost about 10 lbs too. I am glad to loose the weight but would rather do it some other way. I seem to be gradually getting better the last two days and have an appetite to eat a little more now. I had been working outdoors some before I got sick but have been a desk chair potato since.

I am looking forward to a better day tomorrow. I didn't have that hope for a few days because each day was the same or worse for 8 days.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JeffB1961 on October 22, 2019, 06:57:50 PM
spent too much time here at GTA and youtube dreaming about joining the dark side .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on October 22, 2019, 07:49:42 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 22, 2019, 06:47:39 PM
Just checked the forum. For about 10 days I have not felt well at all. (stomach bug) I haven't felt like eating much and have lost about 10 lbs too. I am glad to loose the weight but would rather do it some other way. I seem to be gradually getting better the last two days and have an appetite to eat a little more now. I had been working outdoors some before I got sick but have been a desk chair potato since.

I am looking forward to a better day tomorrow. I didn't have that hope for a few days because each day was the same or worse for 8 days.
Dan, after clicking on your post and reading it, I wiped my mouse down with a Clorox Wipe.   ;)   ;D ;D
Get well my friend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 22, 2019, 07:53:29 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on October 22, 2019, 07:49:42 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 22, 2019, 06:47:39 PM
Just checked the forum. For about 10 days I have not felt well at all. (stomach bug) I haven't felt like eating much and have lost about 10 lbs too. I am glad to loose the weight but would rather do it some other way. I seem to be gradually getting better the last two days and have an appetite to eat a little more now. I had been working outdoors some before I got sick but have been a desk chair potato since.

I am looking forward to a better day tomorrow. I didn't have that hope for a few days because each day was the same or worse for 8 days.
Dan, after clicking on your post and reading it, I wiped my mouse down with a Clorox Wipe.   ;)   ;D ;D
Get well my friend.

That was a good idea, I think I caught it from the internet  ;) , so you can't be too cautious.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 22, 2019, 08:48:43 PM
Quote from: JeffB1961 on October 22, 2019, 06:57:50 PM
spent too much time here at GTA and youtube dreaming about joining the dark side .
Whatcha’ thinking about gittin’?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 23, 2019, 12:26:30 PM
Trying to match up a tiny screw, since some screws rattled out of my QB 88 cocking lever. I was only able to find one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 23, 2019, 09:32:02 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 23, 2019, 09:17:09 PM
About to grab the ldc for my prod and see if somehow i can just chuck it in a drill and sand off a portion of the threading. It really bothers me that it dont sit flush with the shroud tube :(

Stick a washer in there before you Richard it up. The LDC I have on my urban sits about 3/6 of a inch deeper than I like regardless of operation So I put 2 honda crush washers in there to in my eyes put the muzzle in the solid bits of the baffles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 23, 2019, 10:38:48 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 23, 2019, 09:35:21 PM
Quote from: Insanity on October 23, 2019, 09:32:02 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 23, 2019, 09:17:09 PM
About to grab the ldc for my prod and see if somehow i can just chuck it in a drill and sand off a portion of the threading. It really bothers me that it dont sit flush with the shroud tube :(

Stick a washer in there before you Richard it up.

?


I still have to brainstorm a way to get this thing into a drill, or another way in general...

Id make a spacer before you bubba it. Just be a matter of finding a washer with the right outside diameter as the shroud, and right inside so it slips over. I had to do that with my PP700SA, I had to really tighten the barrel nut to keep the shroud from wiggling. I just found a washer that was perfect size.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 24, 2019, 08:07:35 PM
Dumped the air in my Z-rod and put a new oring on the Talon tunes tube extension. I think it's still leaking some. I guess the next step is to change the oring and put a little thread tape on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 24, 2019, 09:24:56 PM
I found 8) my misplaced  :-[ Crosman 451. I had looked for it before and am sure glad it showed up today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ericnel on October 24, 2019, 11:16:42 PM
Just ordered a Daisy adult Red Ryder. Got my first one over 70 years ago. Wore it out and don't know what happened to it. This one will be passed on to my youngest grand daughter who at 14 is already outshooting her dad with a 22 and an AR 15 PB.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 26, 2019, 10:34:18 AM
Someone must have welded the front sight on the Daisy off, because no amount of adjusting the rear sight I did, I could not get it to shoot left. It would shoot 1.5-2" right.. I had to bend the front sight over.

And with the rear sight as low as I can go. 20M its shooting 2 or so inches high. So the front sight is all kinds of messed up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on October 26, 2019, 10:43:42 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 26, 2019, 09:56:09 PM
Tossing around the idea again to get a p17....


Best reason to cross my head so far... "you have no sentimental value to it" so it would be ok in my mind to abuse it since its a cheap walmart gun.

Do it!

It's a fun little gun. I spent a little time sighting in one I just received, compliments of generous gift card and the $25 coupon from the Air Arms contest. Everybody else was talking about them and I figured here's my chance. It also gave me the impetus to finish some upgrades to my 1377, such as a shoulder stock I started years ago and adding a steel breech. With the 1377 so configured, I needed another pistol that could fit in the drawer :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 28, 2019, 05:10:45 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 26, 2019, 10:49:32 PM

Half the thought of today... the p17 would be an easy "double tap".... shot a squirrel with the 1377 but between reloading and pumping it crawled into the scrap pile. Didnt run out with the 1377 since it's heavy raining... a p17 would of fit that bill. My 1377 is my first pellet gun and i have more respect to not "throw it in the rain" lol.

I used to use my P17 for that purpose.. Dispatching down birds ETC

Downside they can be awkward and fumble a reload while under stress, and blow seals randomly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 28, 2019, 12:30:04 PM
Replaced safety,spring and ball in a 2240 . ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on October 28, 2019, 04:12:13 PM
I shot my .22 HW95L with Swar 3-9X using those neat Piranhas!  It's a real tack driving .22 with less weight than my HW35E .22!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JeffB1961 on October 28, 2019, 07:22:57 PM
pestered you folks here more questions and abused the search function !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Walther on October 29, 2019, 02:16:29 AM
Today I drilled my plinkster (cr600w) trigger for a 2nd set to make it 2 stage and then jeweled it and the bolt and the bolt handle I had made.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JeffB1961 on October 29, 2019, 07:52:27 AM
Very nice looking work Walther
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Walther on October 29, 2019, 01:01:23 PM
Quote from: JeffB1961 on October 29, 2019, 07:52:27 AM
Very nice looking work Walther
Thanks I have too much time on my hands..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 29, 2019, 01:53:35 PM
Quote from: Walther on October 29, 2019, 01:01:23 PM
I have too much time on my hands..
I'm so jealous, wish that were me
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Walther on October 29, 2019, 04:41:37 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 29, 2019, 01:53:35 PM
Quote from: Walther on October 29, 2019, 01:01:23 PM
I have too much time on my hands..
I'm so jealous, wish that were me

Don't be I'm recovering from Knee surgery, in the middle mountain biking season coming up to snowboarding season:(
At least I have my unimat db200 lathe to play with...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 29, 2019, 06:08:36 PM
I was able to find M3x.50 screws to put the handle back on my QB88.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 29, 2019, 08:58:14 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on October 29, 2019, 06:17:11 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on October 29, 2019, 06:08:36 PM
I was able to find M3x.50 screws to put the handle back on my QB88.


Hiding in a drawer?

Tightening up the groups on this 1377. Found the ldc being unstable the biggest reason. The dotsight on the other hand i found why it kept going funky to the right... the lock screws BOTH need to be loose to make any adjustments, they do not lock the adjustment screws, they lock the laser module itself after its positioned.
Glad i caught that before i stripped the screws trying to adjust the windage.

Nah a local hardware store. They didn't list on the cabinet having any M3's, but the website inventory did.. So I just dug thru the bins. Till I found the M3x.05x 10. But I need to sand down the screws since they stick out a mm or so.  They have some M3x0.5x8 which I might get as backups.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 02, 2019, 09:42:06 AM
Put the new scope on the Hercules(monster). Will get it sighted later today after wrecking the yard. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 02, 2019, 10:44:44 AM
after wrecking the yard.
Wait, what?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 02, 2019, 11:10:26 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on November 02, 2019, 10:44:44 AM
after wrecking the yard.
Wait, what?

IDK, my guess would be "raking" leaves?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Florida Grown on November 02, 2019, 11:45:42 AM
Needed to reblue the barrel on the 1322, didn't go well(I think my blueing got contaminated), so opted to polish it instead. Thoughts??? I'm not into bling of any kind but it seems ok so far.took a while...started w/600, progressed to 2500, finished with Blue Magic cream on a dremel cloth wheel.
(https://i.postimg.cc/T3PgDst3/20191027-145256.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mt0Pxmxv)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdcyCTQ1/20191027-145320.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvcnrhL0)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 02, 2019, 12:11:05 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 02, 2019, 11:10:26 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on November 02, 2019, 10:44:44 AM
after wrecking the yard.
Wait, what?

IDK, my guess would be "raking" leaves?

Dan and Mike, I am clearing out storm debris and overgrown vegetation around my dead and soon to be dead trees. I am raking more than just leaves, basically land clearing on a smaller scale.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 02, 2019, 12:21:52 PM
Kris, I am sorry to hear that you lost your trees.  Take it slow and easy with the cleanup.  That happened at my Louisiana house when Hurricane Lili hit.  I feel your pain.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Lili (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Lili)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 02, 2019, 02:13:40 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on November 02, 2019, 12:21:52 PM
Kris, I am sorry to hear that you lost your trees.  Take it slow and easy with the cleanup.  That happened at my Louisiana house when Hurricane Lili hit.  I feel your pain.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Lili (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Lili)

One good thing is I will have a nice shooting range(s) after I get done with this mess. Most of the trees that I am taking down are slash pines, so no big deal to me that they are gone. I will have red maples and oaks in the yard, most have volunteered already. I have some fruit trees and plan on putting more in the ground. We had Ivan 2004, the next year Dennis 2005 came through, along with the usual small storms. Michael was the icing on the cake for this area and sadly we are not out of the woods by no means, Dorian was a good example of the unpredictable behavior of these storms. Just the joys of living along the Gulf coast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 02, 2019, 03:19:56 PM
Yep, no more Gulf Coast for me.
Good luck in the future!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 02, 2019, 03:48:14 PM
I have it on good Intel that Kris has access to some heavy machinery.
Think Cat D-9  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 02, 2019, 04:33:51 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 02, 2019, 03:48:14 PM
I have it on good Intel that Kris has access to some heavy machinery.
Think Cat D-9  ;)

I do but this time it will be something to take the tree down from the top.  Just to many things that will get smashed if I drop them from the bottom. The trunks will be stacked to make back stop in one of my shooting lanes so they won't have to be burned.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 02, 2019, 05:44:12 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on November 02, 2019, 04:33:51 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 02, 2019, 03:48:14 PM
I have it on good Intel that Kris has access to some heavy machinery.
Think Cat D-9  ;)

I do but this time it will be something to take the tree down from the top.  Just to many things that will get smashed if I drop them from the bottom. The trunks will be stacked to make back stop in one of my shooting lanes so they won't have to be burned.

Kris....Something like this maybe ? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 02, 2019, 06:20:35 PM
Not quite feller bunchers, it will be a boom lift and a chain saw. I have gotten to stoved up to climb anymore. The bark is starting to slip as well which makes it more dangerous to climb. Tommy, I have seen those in action out west, it's amazing how well they get around. Logging equipment has come a long way in the last few years.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 02, 2019, 10:24:00 PM
I would love to have access to a "Cherry Picker". So many standing dead Ash trees on my property. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on November 05, 2019, 07:29:38 PM
I logged on GTA for the first time in like 3 months. Logging back off now...cya.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 05, 2019, 07:51:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 02, 2019, 10:24:00 PM
I would love to have access to a "Cherry Picker". So many standing dead Ash trees on my property. ::)
I am renting the equipment, they will show you how to run it. I have worked with lift equipment before, one thing is it will be a little taller.
www.unitedrentals.com (http://www.unitedrentals.com)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 05, 2019, 08:52:30 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on November 05, 2019, 07:29:38 PM
I logged on GTA for the first time in like 3 months. Logging back off now...cya.


Hi Steve ! 

Best Wishes My Friend  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on November 06, 2019, 06:47:48 PM
finally got around to chronying the 397 i rebuilt for my son in law.  it's shooting at an average 8.5 fpe with 8 pumps.  i didn't look for it's favorite pellet because the wind was blowing hard and these old eyes don't do well with a peep sight at 20 yards.


next step is to box it up and send it off to montana with a couple tins of different pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 07, 2019, 03:23:59 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 07, 2019, 01:57:37 PM
Playing with pellets

Currious about how tall all my .22s compare. Did the same thing back when all i had was .177 but the picture is somewhere on PA reviews lol. Il have to dig that up too.

That's Beavis  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on November 07, 2019, 07:20:51 PM
quote author=Xraycer link=topic=148550.msg155839244#msg155839244 date=1573154639]
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 07, 2019, 01:57:37 PM
Playing with pellets

Currious about how tall all my .22s compare. Did the same thing back when all i had was .177 but the picture is somewhere on PA reviews lol. Il have to dig that up too.

That's Beavis  ;)
[/quote]
I thought it was Skeeter  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 07, 2019, 08:07:29 PM
*******EDIT******
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 07, 2019, 08:11:06 PM

Quote from: joek on November 07, 2019, 07:20:51 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 07, 2019, 03:23:59 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 07, 2019, 01:57:37 PM
Playing with pellets

Currious about how tall all my .22s compare. Did the same thing back when all i had was .177 but the picture is somewhere on PA reviews lol. Il have to dig that up too.

That's Beavis  ;)
I thought it was Skeeter ;)
Same difference ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 07, 2019, 08:24:54 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 07, 2019, 01:57:37 PM
Playing with pellets

Currious about how tall all my .22s compare. Did the same thing back when all i had was .177 but the picture is somewhere on PA reviews lol. Il have to dig that up too.

(https://usercontent.irccloud-cdn.com/file/HZl8fYUB/20191107_113838.jpg)

I spy with my level eye a very familiar pellet, and that one on the right probably wont go very far or impart much energy...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JeffB1961 on November 07, 2019, 08:34:48 PM
got home , got my yosoo/hivbee hand pump put together and tested with the plug and it built pressure fast . my case came in also and it is bad but tough and cool .... but it will not hold my gauntlet and hand pump both :( . but i will live with it because i'll be able to carry everything else in it and if i'm out and about i've got a back pack the pump will go in since i certainly wont be dragging this thing across fields and through woods even if it does have wheels . really looking forward to tomorrow even though it's getting cold quick in the mountains . the better half has been complaining for a week about a new rat hole near the dogs house , and it's a good size one :) oh yeah . the .25 grizzlies came in .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Vectair on November 07, 2019, 09:48:30 PM
After a month wait my FX Dream-Tac Compact arrived at UA.  Paid for it, ordered the Yong Heng and an ATN 4k.  So many things to learn about and play with next week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 08, 2019, 03:00:35 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 08, 2019, 02:55:33 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 07, 2019, 08:11:06 PM

Quote from: joek on November 07, 2019, 07:20:51 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 07, 2019, 03:23:59 PM
That's Beavis  ;)
I thought it was Skeeter ;)
Same difference ;)


Fire! FIRE! FIREE! Heh he he heh. That was cool.




I wanted to change the photo and keep the skeeter theme but i remembered "the character" i was going to choose could seem to offend some here...

Now I am intrigued... well, maybe just a little...

Could that character be this one?
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/b51b9bd4-f3d3-4cc2-a821-e8eb96467f6e/d7qn27k-19c4eca0-5f1b-4946-9882-bfbb6e56a53d.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwic3ViIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTpmaWxlLmRvd25sb2FkIl0sIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiIvZi9iNTFiOWJkNC1mM2QzLTRjYzItYTgyMS1lOGViOTY0NjdmNmUvZDdxbjI3ay0xOWM0ZWNhMC01ZjFiLTQ5NDYtOTg4Mi1iZmJiNmU1NmE1M2QuanBnIn1dXX0._glPubQr533IpZZDQacD3vkCq1JdaoT94FOqiQxXne8)or this one(https://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/cousin-skeeter/images/d/d0/1641-1-.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130126015224)

LOL!   All I did was search for "skeeter" and these were the 2 "characters" that caught my attention.   Should I be offended?  (chuckle)

Oops, almost missed this one:
(https://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/shared/characters/adults/skeeter.png)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 08, 2019, 03:13:48 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 08, 2019, 03:08:58 AM
Skeeter Valentine was my "last Skeeter" LOL

When i first joined, i used the character "My Cousin Skeeter" from the TV show (he was a puppet)... was gunna change it to Skeeter from South Park but things were said here that i dont think its "best" for my person not to pursue that "image"





https://youtu.be/GIqcy80JlKI (https://youtu.be/GIqcy80JlKI)



As far as related, i took the bolt out my 1377, but still need to open up the 2240 and swap it. Il do that tomorrow sometime. Its 1am here :/

That "Skeeter" was farther down the search page, so I was adding it as you were posting.   South Park is a hoot.   The first episode I ever saw was one with Mr. Hanky.

I nearly hurt myself laughing.   It just caught me at the right time/moment for that sort of humor.  (grin)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 09, 2019, 01:26:11 PM
Broke out the casting stuff and made up some .30 pellets for the Hercules. The ones on the left are about 59gr, the ones on the right are about 49gr. These were casted from the NOE mold.  So far the Hercules has liked the lighter pellets from this mold.

(https://i.imgur.com/wq25us6m.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 09, 2019, 03:30:49 PM
I "dodged the bullet" so to speak.
 My Y.H. compressor was out in the garage connected to its 5g bucket of cooling water.
I left for vacation when it was 45(f) here.

While I was 3,000 miles away, the temps here at home dropped below freezing and our return yesterday it was 23(f)!

Today, I fired it up, checked for leaks, and all seems well. No moisture out of the fill whip.
Goodness Gracious!
 I hope being in the garage, covered in a black garbage bag, next to the south facing window helped it survive.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6a/cc/a0/6acca0742fb2f67206de63ed9d94f62a.jpg)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 09, 2019, 03:57:19 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 09, 2019, 03:30:49 PM
I "dodged the bullet" so to speak.
 My Y.H. compressor was out in the garage connected to its 5g bucket of cooling water.
I left for vacation when it was 45(f) here.

While I was 3,000 miles away, the temps here at home dropped below freezing and our return yesterday it was 23(f)!

Today, I fired it up, checked for leaks, and all seems well. No moisture out of the fill whip.
Goodness Gracious!
 I hope being in the garage, covered in a black garbage bag, next to the south facing window helped it survive.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6a/cc/a0/6acca0742fb2f67206de63ed9d94f62a.jpg)

A couple of weeks ago we had a cold snap daytime highs in the 60's lows in the upper 30's for 2 nights. Our 10 day looks real good now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 09, 2019, 04:15:35 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 09, 2019, 03:57:19 PM
A couple of weeks ago we had a cold snap daytime highs in the 60's lows in the upper 30's for 2 nights. Our 10 day looks real good now.

You Richard... "SO. CA, USA"
You have no idea what a "cold snap" is...  ;)
LOL
Sub zero temps are coming all too soon here.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 09, 2019, 04:41:44 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 09, 2019, 04:15:35 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 09, 2019, 03:57:19 PM
A couple of weeks ago we had a cold snap daytime highs in the 60's lows in the upper 30's for 2 nights. Our 10 day looks real good now.

You Richard... "SO. CA, USA"
You have no idea what a "cold snap" is...  ;)
LOL
Sub zero temps are coming all too soon here.  :P

I was born in Minn. MN have lived in tow areas of ND one which was at the Canadian border, Elkhart IN, so... I do know, that is what affords me the knowledge to be so "funny" LOL

We get into the teens here in CA occasionally overnight, because there are mountains that get snow near by surrounding so we get a down draft of colder air at night. Our weather is the best part of living here though. In the winter I can be at snow level in about a half hour or just look at it from my yard. I can be at the beach in an hour and a half. Lots of good Motorcycle roads nearby too. The downside of CA is of course a well known but forbidden subject here. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 09, 2019, 05:26:15 PM
Elkhart IN !!!!
You were a neighbor!
LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 09, 2019, 06:05:16 PM

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 09, 2019, 05:26:15 PM
Elkhart IN !!!!
You were a neighbor!
LOL
Elkhart was where my dad grew up. We lived there three different times when I was kid, we moved a lot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Florida Grown on November 09, 2019, 06:11:22 PM
 Started working on a backstop. It's just the beginning, it will have sides and a roof. The sand bags are just there for time being.
 Using 4x4 PT , maybe a couple ties, but not sure yet.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vTyNx1BF/20191108-101645.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Pp64B5Y2)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Florida Grown on November 12, 2019, 05:45:06 AM
@skeets , very cool find!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on November 12, 2019, 09:21:05 AM
I went over my airgun buying spreadsheet.  The Sumatra Carbine is way out in the lead.  Even with a can for the front, it still beats everything regarding what I want.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 12, 2019, 09:32:28 AM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on November 12, 2019, 09:21:05 AM
I went over my airgun buying spreadsheet. 
You're such a nerd!
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 12, 2019, 10:23:12 AM
Peter, you need a column for "Short List".  Maybe another column for "Maybe Someday".  And, of course, a column for "Wish I Could - But Never Happen".   ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 12, 2019, 12:06:45 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 12, 2019, 02:16:44 AM
Somehow found the magazines for the 13xx/22xx i saw videos on last year. The video had no links to the product... and I had forgot about it till i saw them a moment ago. Versions for both plastic and metal breech.

Skeeeets, do you have a link to where you can order these?  Very cool idea!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 12, 2019, 12:12:28 PM
Quick search and they can be bought on ebay.


https://ebay.com/usr/sjc_produkt
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 12, 2019, 03:23:55 PM
Thank you!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on November 12, 2019, 05:56:23 PM
Posted by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58)
« on: Today at 02:23:55 PM »Insert Quote
Thank you!   ;D

YOU SWIPED MY PHOTO!!!!  >:( >:( >:( ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Florida Grown on November 12, 2019, 06:10:23 PM
Look at this on eBay for the metal breech .22
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F193195010151 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F193195010151)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 12, 2019, 06:51:20 PM
Quote from: joek on November 12, 2019, 05:56:23 PM
Posted by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58)
« on: Today at 02:23:55 PM »Insert Quote
Thank you!   ;D

YOU SWIPED MY PHOTO!!!!  >:( >:( >:( ;D

LOL!  I did!  Someone else swiped it and said I should use it, so I did!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 12, 2019, 09:54:51 PM
I fixed a Crosman 454 that I got a while back that I had set aside when I got it. When I got it and saw the trigger just flopped loose I thought there was probably at least one part missing.The trigger did nothing. Upon opening it up I saw the trigger spring was disconnected on one end, that was all that was wrong. I picked it up cheap and thought it would need seals but it works like new now with no parts. So that was nice. I know it's not worth much but I have less in it, and another old Crosman is working again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on November 14, 2019, 03:58:20 PM
Got to work on trying to finish up the Crosman 99 restoration and the final video. Gave the stocks a coat of Tru-Oil to freshen them up a bit. Barrel blue is curing nicely. Looks great!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on November 15, 2019, 12:23:13 AM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 12, 2019, 09:54:51 PM
I fixed a Crosman 454 that I got a while back that I had set aside when I got it. When I got it and saw the trigger just flopped loose I thought there was probably at least one part missing.The trigger did nothing. Upon opening it up I saw the trigger spring was disconnected on one end, that was all that was wrong. I picked it up cheap and thought it would need seals but it works like new now with no parts. So that was nice. I know it's not worth much but I have less in it, and another old Crosman is working again.


the 454 pistol was my first CO2 airgun.  i shot thousands of starlings in our cherry orchard with it. my record was 244 in a single day.  lucky for me mom would buy the cartridges because i was "protecting" the crops. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on November 15, 2019, 11:17:57 AM
Posted my HW80 .177 next to my couch in the living room for intense one on one shooting for as long as I can!  Getting to know this rifle better while it sat around the glory of the HW80 .20 and .25--
--ever do that?  Glom on to a rifle you left behind? :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on November 15, 2019, 02:46:03 PM
Got most of the receiver rebuild done today on the Crosman 99 lever action repeater. This will definitely be the final episode of this restoration.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on November 15, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Picked up my fourth bag of deer corn.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 15, 2019, 03:58:28 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on November 15, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Picked up my fourth bag of deer corn.
This is airgun related because you plan on shooting corn kernels? ???
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on November 15, 2019, 04:24:21 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 15, 2019, 03:58:28 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on November 15, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Picked up my fourth bag of deer corn.
This is airgun related because you plan on shooting corn kernels? ???
 ;D



Yep, shooting in the same direction as the corn with the big bore.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 15, 2019, 04:46:32 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on November 15, 2019, 04:24:21 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 15, 2019, 03:58:28 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on November 15, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Picked up my fourth bag of deer corn.
This is airgun related because you plan on shooting corn kernels? ???
 ;D



Yep, shooting in the same direction as the corn with the big bore.
Corn kernels are very tough to hit with big bores, so you should probably try for larger targets. How about those that are snacking on the kernels? ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on November 15, 2019, 05:08:34 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 15, 2019, 04:46:32 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on November 15, 2019, 04:24:21 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 15, 2019, 03:58:28 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on November 15, 2019, 03:54:50 PM
Picked up my fourth bag of deer corn.
This is airgun related because you plan on shooting corn kernels? ???
 ;D



Yep, shooting in the same direction as the corn with the big bore.
Corn kernels are very tough to hit with big bores, so you should probably try for larger targets. How about those that are snacking on the kernels? ;)



Great tip!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on November 15, 2019, 06:33:01 PM
cleaned and inspected all the airguns today.  took the 2260 apart to fix the leak, then took it apart again until i can use a lathe to shorten the barrel.  took an inventory of my pellets and i should be good for at least 3 years, or until the next new pellet comes to market.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 15, 2019, 08:19:24 PM
Ordered ammo and started setting up shipping for several AG's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 15, 2019, 09:44:24 PM
I pulled the probe out of the mrod to see where and how tight the choke is in it. The other day I dumbley degasses it through the valve... Went to air it back up today and no its leaking like the valve is full open through the barrel. That has effectively delayed the crony and 10y part of my review of the NSA slugs Hunterwhite sent me. Makes me feel like a buthead because I have been making him wait too long now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 15, 2019, 09:47:38 PM
 Cock the hammer, it should blow closed then.

PS this is about the most airgun related thing I have done so far today  >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 15, 2019, 10:07:58 PM
I proudly Proclaimed this weekend as AIRGUN REUNITED WEEKEND to my better half.
It has been 3 weeks since I shot.
 I was promptly reminded I said I was going to give the truck an oil change and stash the Halloween decor.  ::)

 OK ... after that, it is AIRGUN REUNITED WEEKEND!

Uhm... "Don't Forget" She says...Saturday evening is a good friends birthday party.

OK ... Sunday is AIRGUN REUNITED DAY! (I hope)

Dang life getting in the way. :-X
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 15, 2019, 10:11:14 PM
Saturday morning?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 15, 2019, 10:16:11 PM
Priorities... I am an early riser.
Set up the indoor range... Truck... Decor.. kiss her goodbye when she leaves... then shoot until late afternoon to get ready for Birthday party.
 Then act like I am just starting on Sunday morning for my all day marathon. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 15, 2019, 10:24:53 PM
You Sir are genius. I have the opportunity to get up early and shoot tomorrow but I won't. I relish my sleep in days on the weekends as I get up somewhere from 330-4AM for a normal shot days then shop days Ill get up 530-6am. Heck the other day I took a nap after work and that's incredibly rare for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 15, 2019, 10:27:31 PM
Not a genius... just suffering withdraws and need a fix any way I can get it.
There WILL be a nap...probably about 13:00
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 16, 2019, 01:42:11 PM
Skeeets asked me to let you guys know he broke his phone and wont be able to get on GTA for a couple weeks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 16, 2019, 02:15:54 PM
Quote from: Insanity on November 16, 2019, 01:42:11 PM
Skeeets asked me to let you guys know he broke his phone and wont be able to get on GTA for a couple weeks.

If I had to do internet on my phone I would just skip it. Touch screens and my fingers are not compatible. I can't tell when I am touching it or not, I am not really sure why it may be frostbite damage or some other nerve damage. I do have feeling in my fingers but just poor blood flow to the ends and obviously less feeling than "normal". Many times I have cut my fingers fairly deep without knowing it until I see a bloody mess. Small cuts and punctures near or on my finger tips don't bleed. All the rest I am use to because it's been that way since I was a kid, but touch screens are very frustrating. The sensitivity adjustment does not adjust to a usable range for me.     
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 16, 2019, 02:25:14 PM
I prefer a keyboard and a PC my self but I do use my phone also. Those replies are typically slower and shorter than on the pc.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 16, 2019, 04:44:50 PM
I'm guessing about 95% of my time on GTA is via my cell phone. The only time I'm on a computer is when I'm at work between cases. It helps that my cell phone (LG Stylo3) is on the larger size, about the same size as a Samsung Galaxy Note.
It can be tough with a lot of small icons, but most of the time, I can just use my fingers to quickly magnify and explode images, to make icons easier to tap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 16, 2019, 04:46:57 PM
Skeeter is a pretty regular poster, I bet he is going NUTZ!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 16, 2019, 04:58:17 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 16, 2019, 04:46:57 PM
Skeeter is a pretty regular poster, I bet he is going NUTZ!
More so?
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 16, 2019, 05:21:06 PM
 ;)


"Never kick a man unless he's down."

Oh wait... reverse that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 16, 2019, 05:52:13 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 16, 2019, 05:21:06 PM
;)


"Never kick a man unless he's down."

Oh wait... reverse that.
It takes a big man to cry........but, it takes an even bigger man to laugh at the man who's crying
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 16, 2019, 05:54:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 16, 2019, 05:21:06 PM
;)


"Never kick a man unless he's down."

Oh wait... reverse that.
Never down a man, unless he kicks?   ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 16, 2019, 06:03:27 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 16, 2019, 05:52:13 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 16, 2019, 05:21:06 PM
;)


"Never kick a man unless he's down."

Oh wait... reverse that.
It takes a big man to cry........but, it takes an even bigger man to laugh at the man who's crying
It takes an even bigger Man to stand in the back ground and record it all to post to youtube!
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 16, 2019, 06:05:00 PM
Quote from: Jeff AKA Privateer on November 16, 2019, 06:03:27 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 16, 2019, 05:52:13 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 16, 2019, 05:21:06 PM
;)


"Never kick a man unless he's down."

Oh wait... reverse that.
It takes a big man to cry........but, it takes an even bigger man to laugh at the man who's crying
It takes an even bigger Man to stand in the back ground and record it all to post to youtube!
 ;D
"Like"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BillK on November 16, 2019, 07:31:28 PM
Quote from: avator on September 20, 2018, 08:43:11 AM
Got out of bed, got my coffee and logged onto the GTA. Pretty much how I begin everyday.

...X2
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 16, 2019, 07:46:15 PM
Shot the NSA slugs HunterWhite sent me.

Review here.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=165130.new#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=165130.new#new)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 16, 2019, 08:29:34 PM
 Hey I air gunned today  ;D. A pumper post got me to go check the 10 pumpers I own for holding air and FPS per x# of pumps, happy to report no issues, accuracy is all good too  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 17, 2019, 09:16:37 AM
I worked on the dual air compressor setup a bit.  I removed the cigarette filter from one of the feed hoses so both are the same length to the "T" and added a slightly larger pre-filter before the black moisture filter.  It seems those small compressors produce a lot more moisture than the YH did, but I think these lack the centrifugal separator the YH compressors have.  I also swapped out one of the power supplies for a refurbished Hatsan power supply I picked up the other day when Hatsan USA had their sale on fill equipment.  The power supply I had received with the Hatsan Spark was not a Hatsan power supply and it was putting out 13.7VDC.  The power supply that came with the knock-off had an output of 12.7VDC.  The Hatsan power supply measures 12.4VDC, so now both compressors are running at the closer to the same rpm and the Hatsan is not nearly as loud as it was before.  It still fills the guns in about half the time it did running a single compressor.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 17, 2019, 12:19:32 PM
Yesterday my wife got all crafty and surprised me with a T-Shirt that matches the decal she previously made for my FX Royale!  What a gal!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 17, 2019, 12:20:44 PM
Thats super cool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 17, 2019, 12:22:57 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 17, 2019, 12:19:32 PM
Yesterday my wife got all crafty and surprised me with a T-Shirt that matches the decal she previously made for my FX Royale!  What a gal!
Mrs Rat Sniper is a keeper!

The only thing my wifey gets me, in regards to airgunning, are eye rolls and head shaking  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 17, 2019, 08:04:41 PM
VERY NICE!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on November 17, 2019, 09:01:54 PM
Brought home the Crosman 2240KT .177 that I loaned my dad. He had put a cart in it a few weeks ago, so I decided to shoot it out and empty out the cartridge. Well, the gun shot exceedingly great. I was achieving great accuracy with the Williams peep sight. Great, fun afternoon for about 40 odd shots.

Then, drats, the cartridge is stuck inside. I've attempted gentle persuasion but I've not opened it up yet. Any advice?

Thanks,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 17, 2019, 10:10:54 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on November 17, 2019, 09:01:54 PM
Brought home the Crosman 2240KT .177 that I loaned my dad. He had put a cart in it a few weeks ago, so I decided to shoot it out and empty out the cartridge. Well, the gun shot exceedingly great. I was achieving great accuracy with the Williams peep sight. Great, fun afternoon for about 40 odd shots.

Then, drats, the cartridge is stuck inside. I've attempted gentle persuasion but I've not opened it up yet. Any advice?

Thanks,

Archie

I use one of these to remove the stuck carts. You just have to find one that fits in the cart tube.

https://www.harborfreight.com/hardware/magnets/18-inch-telescoping-magnet-37187.html (https://www.harborfreight.com/hardware/magnets/18-inch-telescoping-magnet-37187.html)


Put the new scope rings on the Hercules, I see so much better without straining my neck. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on November 18, 2019, 06:37:28 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on November 17, 2019, 09:01:54 PM
Brought home the Crosman 2240KT .177 that I loaned my dad. He had put a cart in it a few weeks ago, so I decided to shoot it out and empty out the cartridge. Well, the gun shot exceedingly great. I was achieving great accuracy with the Williams peep sight. Great, fun afternoon for about 40 odd shots.

Then, drats, the cartridge is stuck inside. I've attempted gentle persuasion but I've not opened it up yet. Any advice?

Thanks,

Archie

The easy, but time-consuming way is to clean the visible end of the CO2 cartridge with acetone, then superglue a shoelace to it, wait at least an hour and then pull the cartridge out.

The less-easy way is to unscrew the screw underneath the frame of the pistol and then push the cartridge out with a screwdriver. Do this over a clean white pillowcase, so you don't lose the tiny ball bearing that applies pressure to the safety button.

Good luck!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mac on November 18, 2019, 03:51:22 PM
Made rifle display stands out of scrap wood. Turned out just okay so now I’m going to make some that are taller and maybe nicer lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 18, 2019, 09:43:40 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on November 18, 2019, 06:37:28 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on November 17, 2019, 09:01:54 PM
Brought home the Crosman 2240KT .177 that I loaned my dad. He had put a cart in it a few weeks ago, so I decided to shoot it out and empty out the cartridge. Well, the gun shot exceedingly great. I was achieving great accuracy with the Williams peep sight. Great, fun afternoon for about 40 odd shots.

Then, drats, the cartridge is stuck inside. I've attempted gentle persuasion but I've not opened it up yet. Any advice?

Thanks,

Archie

The easy, but time-consuming way is to clean the visible end of the CO2 cartridge with acetone, then superglue a shoelace to it, wait at least an hour and then pull the cartridge out.

How about a strong bonding hot glue instead of superglue?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on November 19, 2019, 06:51:59 PM
cleaning out some old plumbing items when an idea came to me so i made this.  it's stil rough, but it slips on the cope without wobble and few set screws holds it to the camera lens.  the lens has about 1/32" play and i cut a tuna can and wrapped it around the lens for protection from the set screws.  the reticle is clear, but the image isn't perfect. 



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 19, 2019, 08:38:28 PM
Quote from: wolverine on November 19, 2019, 06:51:59 PM
cleaning out some old plumbing items when an idea came to me so i made this.  it's stil rough, but it slips on the cope without wobble and few set screws holds it to the camera lens.  the lens has about 1/32" play and i cut a tuna can and wrapped it around the lens for protection from the set screws.  the reticle is clear, but the image isn't perfect.

It works so now its making it work gooder.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 19, 2019, 08:41:52 PM
So... you can tuna camera?

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/t0cAAOSwtW5conlz/s-l300.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on November 19, 2019, 08:56:37 PM
oh man, did i post this in the jokes thread?  :o ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 19, 2019, 09:33:45 PM
 IIR tedsholdover had a video about getting proper recital focus with that type of camera mount.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JeffB1961 on November 19, 2019, 11:37:39 PM
my GF's grandson shot a spike this morning . after he sawed the top and back of the skull off to keep the spikes/antlers i shot twice into the front of the skull with my stock .25 gauntlet and watched brains fly out the back . had suspected it could do it since marauders can but it was still impressive to me and her grandson .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on November 20, 2019, 12:28:49 AM
tried to see any progress on a Diana rifle coming from AZ. to MI. vis UPS stagecoach lol  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on November 20, 2019, 11:03:17 AM
Still shooting the FWB .177 with alarming success using its own open sights instead of a scope. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on November 20, 2019, 01:39:53 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 18, 2019, 09:43:40 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on November 18, 2019, 06:37:28 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on November 17, 2019, 09:01:54 PM
Brought home the Crosman 2240KT .177 that I loaned my dad. He had put a cart in it a few weeks ago, so I decided to shoot it out and empty out the cartridge. Well, the gun shot exceedingly great. I was achieving great accuracy with the Williams peep sight. Great, fun afternoon for about 40 odd shots.

Then, drats, the cartridge is stuck inside. I've attempted gentle persuasion but I've not opened it up yet. Any advice?

Thanks,

Archie

The easy, but time-consuming way is to clean the visible end of the CO2 cartridge with acetone, then superglue a shoelace to it, wait at least an hour and then pull the cartridge out.

How about a strong bonding hot glue instead of superglue?

That might work. Only one way to know for sure...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on November 20, 2019, 04:21:51 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 20, 2019, 04:07:55 PM
At work making money to pay for my balanced valve and death grip

Every time I see this face I don't know whether to take you seriously or not! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on November 21, 2019, 06:36:39 AM
Nobody's taking your face for real!  Nobody takes you seriously! Yet there is something about that face that makes me laugh everytime because something in that face is also in my face!  Or is it on all of our air rifle faces when we get THIS BAD! ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on November 21, 2019, 06:38:19 AM
Oh! You're up in Chicago no wonder you have that face!  Ran over a few potholes up there and ruined your car yet? ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 21, 2019, 12:44:23 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 20, 2019, 11:18:07 PM
Had a small "pondering"...

The Prod has that trigger stop screw, every one has issues with cutting/slicing thier fingers to where it just gets removed... would it be a smart "try it" to sand/cut the screw short where it wont stick out the trigger fame? Or could i cause damage? Sorry for the stupid question.

You could just get a shorter screw at the hardware store if it is an issue. I guess my skin is pretty tough because I have never had that problem on any of my Crosman airguns that have a trigger stop screw. If you do shorten it don't shorten the Allen head end.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 21, 2019, 12:54:55 PM
If you do shorten it don't shorten the Allen head end.   
Dan, is that the voice of experience talking?   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 21, 2019, 01:21:50 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on November 21, 2019, 12:54:55 PM
If you do shorten it don't shorten the Allen head end.   
Dan, is that the voice of experience talking?   ;)

No, LOL, just my way of trying to be funny.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 22, 2019, 09:01:55 PM
I shot 2 magazines through my NovaStar as I was zeroing the ATN X-Sight II HD, then it stopped working.  I could no longer cock it.  I'd pulled the cocking lever to the rear but the hammer would not catch on the sear.  I tried adjusting the trigger because that helped in the past, but not this time.  So, I filled out the Customer Service form on their website and now I wait for a reply... 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 22, 2019, 10:05:24 PM
Devised another pull string for cleaning 177's from the breech to muzzle similar to my 22 unit I have.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 22, 2019, 10:09:12 PM
Only thing airgun related today was surf the forums.  Been busy today.  Now I’m at work so I can take a rest.  Ha ha ha!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on November 23, 2019, 01:51:54 AM
Shot the 97 Black Line and Gauntlet both at 40 yards in windy conditions. Had a brillant time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 23, 2019, 10:50:07 AM
Swapped my 8-32 Optima scope to the newest .25 in my stable.
It was on the Hatsan Nova .25
Also setting up the UTG Light for the .30 Evanix Mini-Carbine for night duty.
That Gun has the UTG 3-12 SWAT compact in FX No Limit rings.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 23, 2019, 01:25:50 PM
After dry firing and initial adjusting my Listone Victor pistol to my liking. This morning I ran a Goo-Gone whetted patch and followed with several dry ones to clean it.
Loaded it's first cart and shot it into the pellet trap at 1 ft... functioned fine.
Next comes the accuracy / chrono.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on November 23, 2019, 01:34:56 PM
I named another rifle after working with it for a long and impartial time--and I mean impartial because the HW80 .20 is my Best rifle and this one does Everything for everything without partiality I've noticed:

HW95L .22 is named "the G.P." for "General Purpose" and General Practician!  Yes, it's the "doctor" of all rifles on the range to handle the simple problems around the rural areas without getting into white collar city slicker money to "specialize".

You just retighten the screws, check your scope screws again, and keep on firing PIRANHAS! At EVERYTHING!

Yeah it works alright.  I had put on the Swarovsky and never taken it off once it got there.  It's because I found seeing is believing and glass is necessary for 40 yards or so by me anyway to hit precisely. 

So after naming that rifle yesterday I thought I'd name them all since I've had all of them long enough to "know" them.

First rifle named was the Silver Bullet (HW35E .177 Silver) and the second was named "The Blue Flame (HW35E .22 Blue) and the third is the .22 HW95L as the doctor gun.

Now I have to go back into my signature and SHOW their names!

Have you all named all of your rifles? ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Chouchin66 on November 23, 2019, 07:23:05 PM
Skeeter, I'm impressed ; didn't know anyone under 40 listened to Edie Brickell& the new bohemians... Good on ya!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 23, 2019, 07:26:07 PM
Quote from: Chouchin66 on November 23, 2019, 07:23:05 PM
Skeeter, I'm impressed ; didn't know anyone under 40 listened to Edie Brickell& the new bohemians... Good on ya!

I think I first saw them on SNL in 1975? and they did that song.

Always liked her style of singing.   She has done some stuff with Steve Martin more recently and some of that is pretty good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Chouchin66 on November 23, 2019, 07:34:40 PM
+1
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on November 23, 2019, 08:24:23 PM
i cut 6" off the end of my 2260's barrel.  with the TKO on, it was too long for the woods.  a hack saw and then to the disk grinder for a perfect square muzzle.  however, the crown did not come out good.  it's uneven.  i need to read the thread about using the screw and a drill again because it didn't work for me.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 23, 2019, 08:28:56 PM
Did this thread get corrupted???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 23, 2019, 09:33:10 PM
First I cleaned up the back yard, lots of pine needles fell with the storm we had this week. It was sunny and 72 degrees today  8)  so after that... to start I shot my 2260 tube custom with a scope, I found out it needs to be re-sighted, it fell over when I had it leaning against the wall (it didn't fall hard, but it knocked it off zero). That explains why I missed that last rabbit! I set it aside and shot my Ruger 10/22 and QB78. My target was 20 yards with open sights I hit the 1 1/2" spinner 9 out of every ten shots with open sights. I got about a hundred rounds down range then it was getting a little dark so I quit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 23, 2019, 10:10:59 PM
This morning I cleaned the barrel of my new Listone Victor pistol before shooting.
Glad I did... classic dirty Chinese barrel. Either machining residue or protective coating.
 Loaded it's first cart ant shot it.. Shooting low, maxed out the elevation to get it shooting at the 6:00 sight picture.
 BUT.... very easy to correct because it puts the Creedmoore Vogels in the SAME PLACE every time!
 Tomorrow I plan on testing Meisters and R10's
 8) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on November 23, 2019, 10:30:50 PM
Mounted a SIG Romeo red dot and a ATG cantilever adapter on my new Diana 430L, sits a little too high with the raised Diana rail. going to try the UTG Picatinny/Weaver Low Pro Snap-in Adaptors with the SIG or a SeeAll sight.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 23, 2019, 10:34:19 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 23, 2019, 10:10:59 PM
This morning I cleaned the barrel of my new Listone Victor pistol before shooting.
Glad I did... classic dirty Chinese barrel. Either machining residue or protective coating.
 Loaded it's first cart ant shot it.. Shooting low, maxed out the elevation to get it shooting at the 6:00 sight picture.
 BUT.... very easy to correct because it puts the Creedmoore Vogels in the SAME PLACE every time!
 Tomorrow I plan on testing Meisters and R10's
 8) ;D

Sorry to hear that Scott.   I have heard that putting a pellet in the same place every time gets really boring.  (chuckle)

How is the balance on that gun?   I mean say, compared to a front heavy 1377?

Yeah... I really want one.   Can you tell I'm jealous?  (grin)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 23, 2019, 10:40:23 PM
Kerry,
 The balance is VERY NICE!
All that visually in front is mostly aluminum... the mass weight is in your palm.
 All I can say so far is "Do it".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 23, 2019, 10:45:33 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 23, 2019, 10:40:23 PM
Kerry,
 The balance is VERY NICE!
All that in front visually is mostly aluminum... the mass weight is in your palm.
 All I can say so far it "Do it".

Wish I could, but I am looking at my CC bill right now and there is no room for any spending other than what is needed.   Wants, including AGs, will have to come after I get all of the needs taken care of and that will be a while.

Happy for you though!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hack21 on November 24, 2019, 09:43:19 PM
Last night I pulled my Benjamin 392PA apart for the first time to replace the pump cup seal. While the piston rod was out I buffed it to remove rust that was present when new and hopefully to make the pumping a bit smoother. The resulting pumping action was terrible.

Today I tore it back apart and filed, sanded, and then buffed some nice radiuses onto the piston rod and reassembled. It pumps smoothly now. My mistake for not noting how sharp the factory edges were the first time. I probably should have shimmed the cup while I was in there...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on November 25, 2019, 04:58:25 PM
I made a bolt for the bolt probe of the Crosman 99 then blued it today. Tomorrow I finish reassembly and hopefully test it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 25, 2019, 05:06:15 PM
Swapped an older CenterPoint 3-9 onto the Crosman 66. No chance to try it yet.. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 25, 2019, 08:44:34 PM
Started putting airgun stuff away. Prepping for the Holiday when all the "littles" show up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on November 26, 2019, 11:50:24 AM
I replaced the pump cup in a newly acquired Crosman Model 1,
returning it to top shooting condition!




Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on November 26, 2019, 12:13:26 PM
Great shooting Skeeter!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 26, 2019, 02:12:52 PM
I added a .005" shim to the regulator on my Gauntlet, bumping the output from 1085psi to 1195 psi.  I was hoping that would bump the 10.4 gr AA's into the 900+ range, but the are sitting at 880 fps...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on November 26, 2019, 05:52:27 PM
Paul what is the max pressure for those regulators? What was it shooting at before you upped the pressure?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 26, 2019, 06:30:10 PM
Quote from: bear air on November 26, 2019, 05:52:27 PM
Paul what is the max pressure for those regulators? What was it shooting at before you upped the pressure?

I have seen people push them to 1400 psi, but I'm not comfortable going over 1200 psi.  The regulator is stamped 1100 psi.  It only gave me about a 20 fps increase, which I though was low, I was expecting more.  It's also using more air, so I'm considering pulling the shim and leaving it as it was...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 26, 2019, 06:33:47 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 26, 2019, 06:30:10 PM
Quote from: bear air on November 26, 2019, 05:52:27 PM
Paul what is the max pressure for those regulators? What was it shooting at before you upped the pressure?

I have seen people push them to 1400 psi, but I'm not comfortable going over 1200 psi.  It only gave me about a 20 fps increase, which I though was low, I was expecting more.  It's also using more air, so I'm considering pulling the shim and leaving it as it was...

How many shots have you taken since you upped the reg?    Do regulators take a little time to break in after they are adjusted?

Just curious...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 26, 2019, 07:10:44 PM
Quote from: BackStop on November 26, 2019, 06:33:47 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 26, 2019, 06:30:10 PM
Quote from: bear air on November 26, 2019, 05:52:27 PM
Paul what is the max pressure for those regulators? What was it shooting at before you upped the pressure?

I have seen people push them to 1400 psi, but I'm not comfortable going over 1200 psi.  It only gave me about a 20 fps increase, which I though was low, I was expecting more.  It's also using more air, so I'm considering pulling the shim and leaving it as it was...

How many shots have you taken since you upped the reg?    Do regulators take a little time to break in after they are adjusted?

Just curious...

It may settle in some, I only ran 5 magazines through it after I added the shim.  I'll probably leave it as is for now, just because I don't feel like tearing into it at the moment.  That little increase did increase accuracy on a few of the pellets I previously tested that didn't do well.  The Crosman 7.4 gr pointed pellets and the JSB 7.33 diablos still not so good, but the Crosman 10.5 gr domed and Benjamin 7.4 gr hollow points improved.  The AA pellets and Polymags are still the best!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on November 26, 2019, 08:37:36 PM
I don't think if after 50 shots your going to see anything significant happening fps wise. But it does sound like you are at the max fps with your current airflow. Can you get higher pressure regs for those? Or can you open the barrel and get a larger TP. I think that might help you out to get over 900 fps. I have my 17 cal shooting the piledrivers 840 fps. Squirrels hate that gun. I had better accuracy shooting the 16.2gr jsb's at 910fps if I remember right. I don't know much about the gauntlet but there is a lot of guys who do. I think they can be turned up pretty easily.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 26, 2019, 09:56:39 PM
    Little time today  (on the road) but after getting home tonight I tightened up the play in the linkage  on the Crosman 66 and I had time to finish zeroing the scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 26, 2019, 10:09:15 PM
Finally got a shot at a tree rat.   DRT @25 yards.   Hit was at the base of the skull.   Severed spinal cord and brain stem.

Sorry, no pics.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on November 27, 2019, 11:34:59 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 27, 2019, 10:55:40 PM
Debating whether or not to buy this magazine for my 2240, id need extra work done on my steel breech to allow use with an extended hollow probe and i certainly dont have the tools for that job.

Swap in a standard probe or send it out for machining.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 28, 2019, 12:10:27 AM
Got to spend half the day shooting:
▪my latest refurb from Hatsan, an Airtact in .177
▪my new 1377
▪my new S&W M&P CO2 BB pistol
▪my new P17

Fun filled afternoon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 28, 2019, 09:07:02 AM
I did some pistol shooting...  Ran a co2 cartridge through my SNR357, Glock 19 and Beretta Px4.  I was surprised by the accuracy of the Px4, that was a $20 WallyWorld special and it does pretty decent with 7.33 gr JSB's!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 28, 2019, 09:48:51 AM
Got the Crosman Fire boxed up, shipping label attached and paid for to send to another GTA member.

Drop off point is closed today...   will send Friday if all goes as planned.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 28, 2019, 10:09:41 AM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 28, 2019, 09:07:02 AM
I did some pistol shooting...  Ran a co2 cartridge through my SNR357, Glock 19 and Beretta Px4.  I was surprised by the accuracy of the Px4, that was a $20 WallyWorld special and it does pretty decent with 7.33 gr JSB's!
I'm glad you're happy with your PX4, I think I must have gotten a bad one. I was wanting to shoot spoons at 10 yards but my PX4 was grouping way high and to the right 2 or 3 inches. Best I could get was a 3" group.
My S&W M&P 40 is dead on with POA at 10 yards and hitting spoons at 8 yards every shot.  Yesterday I was able to hit 3" groups at 20 yards with it.  And I don't have to wait a minute between shots like I had to with my PX4. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 28, 2019, 10:32:14 AM
Did a bluing touch up on the pump tube of my Crosman 66. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 28, 2019, 10:42:20 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 28, 2019, 10:32:14 AM
Did a bluing touch up on the pump tube of my Crosman 66. 8)
What do you use? I've used Birchwood Casey's  TruBlu before but it can't be used as a touch up I don't think.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 28, 2019, 01:35:03 PM
I've come to terms that my heavy .25 Bullboss is really a  bench gun. It's just too heavy to lug around for very long, even with the super light, cheapo 9x scope, I got as a combo when I bought the Umarex Surge XT break barrel. The glass is terrible, but it got the job done.
Anyways, I have a 4-16x Center Point, that came as a combo with my Benji Armada, laying around, so I figure this would be a good scope for the 60yd range shooting with the Bullboss. At least I'll be able to see the target much better.
 The stock rings sits a bit high, so I placed an order for a couple of different profile rings off Amazon just now. Free returns if they don't work out, but since they're on sale at $10 a set, I'll most likely keep them regardless.
After the install, I'd set up the shooting table under the deck and took aim at a large Halloween leftover pumpkin on the 30yd mark. First shot landed about 2" low, just about center. Sweet! All I needed was to raise the elevation.
(https://i.ibb.co/x5BrNQz/1128191015a-Burst01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ysZxrJg)

(https://i.ibb.co/yy17F5t/1128191014.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YkMwB8m)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 28, 2019, 01:50:00 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 28, 2019, 10:42:20 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 28, 2019, 10:32:14 AM
Did a bluing touch up on the pump tube of my Crosman 66. 8)
What do you use? I've used Birchwood Casey's  TruBlu before but it can't be used as a touch up I don't think.

I have a bottle of Birchwood Casey Super Blue.
 Wiped it down with a rag.
Wiped it down again with alcohol and a paper towel.
 Dipped a q tip in the Super blue and applied.
 Lightly ran some jewelers steel wool over it,and wiped down with some oil.

This was just covering the marks where the pump scuffs up the pump tube.
 Worked fine for me.


Just now another project..swapped a different scope onto the 2240 carbine. Tasco 3-9x40
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 28, 2019, 03:55:47 PM
Dinh,
 The center-line of that scope to the center-line of the barrel looks to be a full 4".
What range do you have it zero'ed at?

I think you could get away with some low rings.  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 28, 2019, 04:39:12 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 28, 2019, 03:55:47 PM
Dinh,
 The center-line of that scope to the center-line of the barrel looks to be a full 4".
What range do you have it zero'ed at?

I think you could get away with some low rings.  ???

Quote from: Xraycer on November 28, 2019, 01:35:03 PM
The stock rings sits a bit high, so I placed an order for a couple of different profile rings off Amazon just now. Free returns if they don't work out, but since they're on sale at $10 a set, I'll most likely keep them regardless.
0 at 30yd
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on November 28, 2019, 04:48:59 PM
Haven't been able to practice for a few days as I realized workers at my neighbor's home shouted every time I sent a pellet, saying unpleasant things. So today I went to the other side of my garden and checked some of my guns' consistency with the help of my cheapo chinese chronometer.
Crosman Vantage NP, using 8.64 pellets (Stoeger X-Field) : 866,14 ; 872,70 ; 869,42 ; 866,14 ; 869,42 ; 869,42 ; 866,14 (FPS). Once warm, acceptable but I dare not show you what the target looked like. Within years, I might learn how to shoot springers... ::)
Crosman PC1377 using RWS Club (7 gr), 8 pumps : 531,50 ; 538,06 ; 538,06. I stopped as I know it wouldn't move anymore.
Beeman p17 using the same pellets : 374,02 ; 377,30 ; 377,30 ; 380,58. The last shot was delivered after I cleaned then lubed the compression tube and piston, so nothing to worry about, but I still wonder how to get 400fps without achieving major mods on this guns. I don't really mind as it's still incredibly accurate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 28, 2019, 04:59:55 PM
Just finished setting up a target for zeroing a couple guns.
Added a wind flag as they say winds are around 9 MPH with gusts to 11 MPH
But out back I have near zero movement on the flag.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 29, 2019, 07:12:40 PM
Started designing a single shot tray for the .50 Evanix Sniper.
Nick's bullets are just a tad long for the magazine so need a tray to do testing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 29, 2019, 07:38:23 PM
Nothing
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 29, 2019, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: bReTt on November 29, 2019, 07:38:23 PM
Nothing
Liar!
You posted in an Air Gun forum!
That's air gun related.
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on November 29, 2019, 08:00:46 PM
760 Pumpmaster out the door of the four season room at the plinking range 10 yards away. That little gun is so accurate with wadcutters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 09:37:05 PM
Quote from: Jeff AKA Privateer on November 29, 2019, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: bReTt on November 29, 2019, 07:38:23 PM
Nothing
Liar!
You posted in an Air Gun forum!
That's air gun related.
 ;D

Crikey!
 Then I am golden!!!

Seriously... I brought down the "Kids Table" from thanksgiving upstairs and re-set up up my card table indoor 10M shooting range.
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 29, 2019, 09:40:47 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 09:37:05 PM



Seriously... I brought down the "Kids Table" from thanksgiving upstairs and re-set up up my card table indoor 10M shooting range.
 ;)
So.
You'll be shooting turkey out of the mouths of children then?
Or already done that?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 09:50:30 PM
Oh how I wish.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Chouchin66 on November 29, 2019, 09:54:38 PM
Thanks privateer... Your post to Scott just made me spit my coffee across the room... Too funny!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 29, 2019, 09:57:45 PM
 ;D
Any idea what the FPE of that coffee was?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:04:32 PM
I am thinking high 300's maybe 400

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3ov9jNfsMbfFYiegZa/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 29, 2019, 10:06:22 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:04:32 PM
I am thinking high 300's maybe 400

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3ov9jNfsMbfFYiegZa/giphy.gif)

I think you are thinking of FPS not FPE
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Chouchin66 on November 29, 2019, 10:10:43 PM
Fast enough to dump a chipper!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:12:10 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 29, 2019, 10:06:22 PM

I think you are thinking of FPS not FPE

Touche'
I stand corrected.
FPE would depend on the roast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 29, 2019, 10:12:59 PM
Quote from: Chouchin66 on November 29, 2019, 10:10:43 PM
Fast enough to dump a chipper!

Probably drown it first.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 29, 2019, 10:13:42 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:12:10 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 29, 2019, 10:06:22 PM

I think you are thinking of FPS not FPE

Touche'
I stand corrected.
FPE would depend on the roast.

FPE is about 200mg
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Chouchin66 on November 29, 2019, 10:19:09 PM
... Maybe more; it was dark roast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 29, 2019, 10:21:03 PM
I should tell you FPE in this case stands for
Female Perturbed Extremely
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 29, 2019, 10:25:51 PM
Quote from: Jeff AKA Privateer on November 29, 2019, 09:57:45 PM
;D
Any idea what the FPE of that coffee was?

Maybe Fluid Projected Exactly
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:26:54 PM
Sorry Skeets, At my point in life... Jeff is right.
 ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Chouchin66 on November 29, 2019, 10:30:22 PM
Folgers Plus Ethanol...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 29, 2019, 10:33:00 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:26:54 PM
Sorry Skeets, At my point in life... Jeff is right.
 ::)
Yep. At this point in life if SWMBO asks if I want to do something exciting?
It usually means trying to stay awake past 10 PM.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 29, 2019, 10:34:14 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:26:54 PM
Sorry Skeets, At my point in life... Jeff is right.
 ::)

Yup..I know it well.....SWMBO ..and ..the Look.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:37:54 PM
Tom.. THAT IS HER!!!!

I call it "Cinderella Syndrome" at midnight I turn into a pumpkin.

Or if earlier "card table hour" cuz my legs fold out from under me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 29, 2019, 10:40:28 PM
I'm thinking this is a bad time to tell SWMBO I'm looking at $1200 for an Air Gun.
That is AG related!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 29, 2019, 10:46:16 PM
Quote from: Jeff AKA Privateer on November 29, 2019, 10:21:03 PM
I should tell you FPE in this case stands for
Female Perturbed Extremely
 ;D

Love it, ya'll are to funny. As the GTA turns.  As for me, I fell in love with a Russian, darn PA deals. I guess need some Vodka to with it. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on November 29, 2019, 10:50:00 PM
Quote from: Jeff AKA Privateer on November 29, 2019, 10:33:00 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:26:54 PM
Sorry Skeets, At my point in life... Jeff is right.
 ::)
Yep. At this point in life if SWMBO asks if I want to do something exciting?
It usually means trying to stay awake past 10 PM.

"I'm gonna change my socks... what an experience!" (Moe Howard)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 29, 2019, 10:53:29 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on November 29, 2019, 10:46:16 PM
Quote from: Jeff AKA Privateer on November 29, 2019, 10:21:03 PM
I should tell you FPE in this case stands for
Female Perturbed Extremely
 ;D

Love it, ya'll are to funny. As the GTA turns.  As for me, I fell in love with a Russian, darn PA deals. I guess need some Vodka to with it. :P

Gee Kris...from the looks of it, you fell in love with..... a ... Lot... of PA deals  ;)

Crosman
1377(30+ years)
1322
2240
66
1077
2300kt.177
2400kt.177
1720T
G1 Extreme .177
Triple Threat 44R6 pistol .177
Vigilante
Venom .22
Win M14
RWS 34
Urban.22
Daisy 1000, 717, 880
Umarex Fusion .177, Gauntlet .22, CP99(bb), Ruger 10/22
Wildfire.177
Maxi.177
Disco.22
Prod.22
Gen 2 Mrod .25
Colt PM LE
Auto Air ll .177
S&W M&P 45 .177
P-17, QB78 .22 & .177
Benji Trail NP Pistol .177
D E Pistol .177
Sig Sauer P250.177, MCX.177, X-Five .177
Kral Puncher Mega Marine .177
Rex P .357
Hatsan 25 pistol .22, 1000x .25, 135 QE .30
Carnivore .357, Hercules .30
909 and Recluse
AV Nomad ll compressor
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 10:56:06 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on November 29, 2019, 10:46:16 PM
As for me, I fell in love with a Russian

Dang Kris... and here I am a French model.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34CHqptjj9E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34CHqptjj9E)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 29, 2019, 10:57:59 PM
Quote from: Jeff AKA Privateer on November 29, 2019, 10:40:28 PM
I'm thinking this is a bad time to tell SWMBO I'm looking at $1200 for an Air Gun.
That is AG related!

Jeff....Go-For-It...maybe you will get lucky !  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 29, 2019, 11:14:48 PM
I can sum that up...
We don't live in our parents house and most have kids / grand-kids of our own... with a mortgage and car payments, and a fridge to fill on top of that heat / water / 'lectric bills.
 Go get out on your own and see how that makes your "cart" feel.
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 30, 2019, 12:07:10 AM
Sorry....
Internet tends to be vague.
You can do this!

My cart is full and I have to choose what I can get.
No Daddy Warbucks here either.
LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 30, 2019, 02:26:37 AM
My CART is empty!

But you should see my WISHLIST!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on November 30, 2019, 08:11:34 AM
My wishlist is a little overwhelming at this point too Brett lol. I switched a couple scopes around yesterday and now the one rifle needs a different adapter piece to get the eye relief correct (I hope). I'm just trying to enjoy the guns I have and I'm also slowly working at getting them dialed in a little better. Tom is that fresh snow you have your rifle leaning against? Holy moly! And Kris it sounds like you are really enjoying the Ataman. It sure is a nice looking rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 30, 2019, 08:40:15 AM
Quote from: bear air on November 30, 2019, 08:11:34 AM
My wishlist is a little overwhelming at this point too Brett lol. I switched a couple scopes around yesterday and now the one rifle needs a different adapter piece to get the eye relief correct (I hope). I'm just trying to enjoy the guns I have and I'm also slowly working at getting them dialed in a little better. Tom is that fresh snow you have your rifle leaning against? Holy moly! And Kris it sounds like you are really enjoying the Ataman. It sure is a nice looking rifle.

Chris

That picture was taken last year or the year before...at the end of hunting season in Feb.
The Summit Ranger rifle isn't much to look at but the snow really catches people's eye.  ;D


I only have about 10 inches of snow right now. There will be more snow after this weekend's storm blows thru.
We are predicted to get anywhere from 7 to 14 inches... more... of new snow... from now until Sunday at noon. (That will make for 17 to 24 inches total snow, on the ground)



Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 30, 2019, 08:51:44 AM
Quote from: bear air on November 30, 2019, 08:11:34 AM
My wishlist is a little overwhelming at this point too Brett lol. I switched a couple scopes around yesterday and now the one rifle needs a different adapter piece to get the eye relief correct (I hope). I'm just trying to enjoy the guns I have and I'm also slowly working at getting them dialed in a little better. Tom is that fresh snow you have your rifle leaning against? Holy moly! And Kris it sounds like you are really enjoying the Ataman. It sure is a nice looking rifle.

Thanks, I have to wait a day or 2 for it to get here, I am not to crazy about bullpups but this one had the all the features I was looking for and it's wood. DonnyFL has all the parts to make it a little more back forty friendly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on November 30, 2019, 09:27:16 AM
Well Kris you definitely have one heck of a collection going! I'm not a bullpup fan either but maybe someday there will be one that catches my eye and wallet! Tom that's some crazy snow going on up there. It snowed here on weds and now its been raining for about 24 hrs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 30, 2019, 01:01:52 PM
 Recrowned the barrel on my 1322. Now were talking!!   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 30, 2019, 10:01:31 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 30, 2019, 09:41:08 PM
Not going to ask mother nature why....

Another racoon showed up... it worked its way into the closed cage, this is the 3rd time ive had something claw/dig/whatever into a closed trap. Are these animals on drugs? This one looks young and its very vicious. I gave it some beef jerky and it tore it up and started sniffing for more before it started snarling/"barking" again.   

Skeeeets...just think of this one as..."your little friend"   ;)

Your garbage can... seems to have lots of these.... "little friends"... over for dinner.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 01, 2019, 01:26:03 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 30, 2019, 09:41:08 PM
Not going to ask mother nature why....

Another racoon showed up... it worked its way into the closed cage, this is the 3rd time ive had something claw/dig/whatever into a closed trap. Are these animals on drugs? This one looks young and its very vicious. I gave it some beef jerky and it tore it up and started sniffing for more before it started snarling/"barking" again.   

You ought to see what full size coon can do to a $200k motor home after being chased with a broom. The lady thought it would be cute to coax it in and feed it, well that was an epic fail. Nothing like watching a motorhome rockin' and rollin' with a coon plastered in a window being beat to pieces. I don't know what was worse, the coon squallerin' or the woman screaming like a banshee.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on December 01, 2019, 01:32:03 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on December 01, 2019, 01:26:03 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on November 30, 2019, 09:41:08 PM
Not going to ask mother nature why....

Another racoon showed up... it worked its way into the closed cage, this is the 3rd time ive had something claw/dig/whatever into a closed trap. Are these animals on drugs? This one looks young and its very vicious. I gave it some beef jerky and it tore it up and started sniffing for more before it started snarling/"barking" again.   

You ought to see what full size coon can do to a $200k motor home after being chased with a broom. The lady thought it would be cute to coax it in and feed it, well that was an epic fail. Nothing like watching a motorhome rockin' and rollin' with a coon plastered in a window being beat to pieces. I don't know what was worse, the coon squallerin' or the woman screaming like a banshee.

Sounds like something I would have seen in MAD magazine!   :o ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 01, 2019, 05:14:43 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on December 01, 2019, 01:26:03 AM

You ought to see what full size coon can do to a $200k motor home after being chased with a broom. The lady thought it would be cute to coax it in and feed it, well that was an epic fail. Nothing like watching a motorhome rockin' and rollin' with a coon plastered in a window being beat to pieces. I don't know what was worse, the coon squallerin' or the woman screaming like a banshee.

And... There we have it, the Sunday morning keyboard coffee wash.
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 01, 2019, 07:31:00 AM
I had a huge coon fall through a ceiling in an unoccupied apt 3-4 yrs ago. It was probably 40 pounds and stood knee high and its head was or at least seemed to be the size of a basketball. It did a fair amount of damage to the apt trying to find an escape route. After this I got my first PCP.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 01, 2019, 10:25:50 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 01, 2019, 05:14:43 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on December 01, 2019, 01:26:03 AM

You ought to see what full size coon can do to a $200k motor home after being chased with a broom. The lady thought it would be cute to coax it in and feed it, well that was an epic fail. Nothing like watching a motorhome rockin' and rollin' with a coon plastered in a window being beat to pieces. I don't know what was worse, the coon squallerin' or the woman screaming like a banshee.

And... There we have it, the Sunday morning keyboard coffee wash.
 ;D
   ;D ;D ;D

Was Kris talking about this via "close to home" experience?


I had a problem with one raccoon when I first bought this house.  It wanted to live in my shed and I said no.  We discussed like mature adults- it by growling and hissing and me by cursing and loudly vociferating.  And I mean mature adults that were both drunk and arguing over different college hoops teams. 

I "won" the argument by running my extension cord to the shed, connecting my shop-vac, and setting it just inside the door then pushing it allllll the way toward the back.  Nature TRULY does abhor a vacuum!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 01, 2019, 10:45:16 AM
Nature TRULY does abhor a vacuum! 
Yeah, Peter, I really agree.  Vacuums really s u c k !   ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 01, 2019, 11:48:09 AM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on December 01, 2019, 10:25:50 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 01, 2019, 05:14:43 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on December 01, 2019, 01:26:03 AM

You ought to see what full size coon can do to a $200k motor home after being chased with a broom. The lady thought it would be cute to coax it in and feed it, well that was an epic fail. Nothing like watching a motorhome rockin' and rollin' with a coon plastered in a window being beat to pieces. I don't know what was worse, the coon squallerin' or the woman screaming like a banshee.

And... There we have it, the Sunday morning keyboard coffee wash.
 ;D
   ;D ;D ;D

Was Kris talking about this via "close to home" experience?


I had a problem with one raccoon when I first bought this house.  It wanted to live in my shed and I said no.  We discussed like mature adults- it by growling and hissing and me by cursing and loudly vociferating.  And I mean mature adults that were both drunk and arguing over different college hoops teams. 

I "won" the argument by running my extension cord to the shed, connecting my shop-vac, and setting it just inside the door then pushing it allllll the way toward the back.  Nature TRULY does abhor a vacuum!

Peter, I use to work in Florida's state parks and the stories I could tell about the wildlife taking revenge on campers in the campground. There is a reason you don't feed the animals in a park, somebody is going to loose and it will be visitor. Coons and squirrels were most destructive animals to deal with in a state park. You want to see coons at there finest in a park, go to Fort Desoto, Pinellas county park in St. Pete, FL. They are like ants there, you don't leave anything that has food in it and they do come out in broad daylight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 01, 2019, 08:30:26 PM
Kris

I actively hunt Raccoons but I did not see any while I was out hunting today.

Not much was moving around.  The wildlife was still hunkered down for this snow storm.

I came across a black bear den and gave that one a wide birth.

We now have around 25 inches of snow on the ground with the 17 inches that came with this storm.

Snowshoes were necessary to get around efficiently in the forest.

I covered around 6 miles thru rough backcountry today and walked home in the dark.

The wind was blowing  hard and the temp was around +5F.

Anyway ..that is what I did that was "Air Gun Related Today."



Brest Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 01, 2019, 09:23:50 PM
Nice Tom, I bet it was sooooo peaceful out there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on December 01, 2019, 09:24:37 PM
Tommy,

That's quite the hike...in the snow, past the bears, and out all day in 5 degree weather. Have I told you lately: YOU DA MAN!!!!

Thanks for the cool pics,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 01, 2019, 09:27:12 PM
Tom your post is a hard act to follow. Great pictures of your surrounding forest, but no snow here thank goodness.  High to mid 60s today but too windy to shoot airguns.  I refreshed my steel targets with a fresh coat of paint.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 01, 2019, 09:32:03 PM
Quote from: bear air on December 01, 2019, 09:23:50 PM
Nice Tom, I bet it was sooooo peaceful out there.

Yes Chris !      It Was Quite peaceful.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 01, 2019, 09:37:35 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on December 01, 2019, 09:24:37 PM
Tommy,

That's quite the hike...in the snow, past the bears, and out all day in 5 degree weather. Have I told you lately: YOU DA MAN!!!!

Thanks for the cool pics,

Archie

Archie...it was quite a hike and I was caring around a 12 lb rifle too.

That is why I exercise and work out so much ...I want to stay in shape so that I can continue to hunt well into my 80's.

I am in my 70's now but I can still do most of the things that I always have done.



I am glad that folks liked the pictures.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 01, 2019, 09:51:09 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 01, 2019, 09:27:12 PM
Tom your post is a hard act to follow. Great pictures of your surrounding forest, but no snow here thank goodness.  High to mid 60s today but too windy to shoot airguns.  I refreshed my steel targets with a fresh coat of paint.

Hi Dan !

I am glad that you liked the pictures.

A 25 cal works good on windy days.

I was shooting 25 cal. Benjamin 27.8 gr domed pellets.

They work well in my gun and do a good job of bucking the wind.


Best Wishes - Tom

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 01, 2019, 10:04:04 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 01, 2019, 08:30:26 PM
Kris

I actively hunt Raccoons but I did not see any while I was out hunting today.

Not much was moving around.  The wildlife was still hunkered down for this snow storm.

I came across a black bear den and gave that one a wide birth.

We now have around 25 inches of snow on the ground with the 17 inches that came with this storm.

Snowshoes were necessary to get around efficiently in the forest.

I covered around 6 miles thru rough backcountry today and walked home in the dark.

The wind was blowing  hard and the temp was around +5F.

Anyway ..that is what I did that was "Air Gun Related Today."



Brest Wishes - Tom

Tommy, I have hunted in snow around mid state South Carolina, the storms are rare and the snow doesn't stay long but the beauty and peace is worth it. You don't even think about the cold when you are out in it. Thank you for sharing your pictures.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 01, 2019, 10:54:36 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on December 01, 2019, 10:04:04 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 01, 2019, 08:30:26 PM
Kris

I actively hunt Raccoons but I did not see any while I was out hunting today.

Not much was moving around.  The wildlife was still hunkered down for this snow storm.

I came across a black bear den and gave that one a wide birth.

We now have around 25 inches of snow on the ground with the 17 inches that came with this storm.

Snowshoes were necessary to get around efficiently in the forest.

I covered around 6 miles thru rough backcountry today and walked home in the dark.

The wind was blowing  hard and the temp was around +5F.

Anyway ..that is what I did that was "Air Gun Related Today."



Brest Wishes - Tom

Tommy, I have hunted in snow around mid state South Carolina, the storms are rare and the snow doesn't stay long but the beauty and peace is worth it. You don't even think about the cold when you are out in it. Thank you for sharing your pictures.

Gee Kris....I am so happy that you liked today's pictures.       I'd do Anything... To Please a Southern Belle !   ;)


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 02, 2019, 08:39:22 AM
Wow Tom, I didn't realize you were in your 70's! My hats off to you to be able to get out there and be a "can do" type of guy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on December 02, 2019, 08:44:00 AM
Quote from: bear air on December 02, 2019, 08:39:22 AM
Wow Tom, I didn't realize you were in your 70's! My hats off to you to be able to get out there and be a "can do" type of guy.

Not only is Tom OLD!   He is a really nice guy! (chuckle)

Sorry Tom, I know you don't want me starting any silly rumors...  (grin)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 02, 2019, 09:09:21 AM

Quote from: bear air on December 02, 2019, 08:39:22 AM
Wow Tom, I didn't realize you were in your 70's! My hats off to you to be able to get out there and be a "can do" type of guy.

Quote from: BackStop on December 02, 2019, 08:44:00 AM
Quote from: bear air on December 02, 2019, 08:39:22 AM
Wow Tom, I didn't realize you were in your 70's! My hats off to you to be able to get out there and be a "can do" type of guy.

Not only is Tom OLD!   He is a really nice guy! (chuckle)

Sorry Tom, I know you don't want me starting any silly rumors...  (grin)


Thank's for the kind words ..guys !         They please an OLD man's heart.    ;D

I am very active in my "Golden Years"...and I try to live my life to the fullest each and every day   ;)

Cruising thru the backwoods and hunting with my air rifles is my joy and passion....it's what I do.

That.....&...... sharing my adventures with others who are interested in this type of activity.

I am lucky to live where I do and to be healthy, strong and physically fit.

Thank's again !



Best Wishes My Friends  -  Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 02, 2019, 09:11:35 AM
First round of snow removal
(https://i.ibb.co/wcwCpph/1202190805-Burst01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Z2YKccz)

How is that airgun related? Once I'm done, I can play with my airguns  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 02, 2019, 09:26:03 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 02, 2019, 09:11:35 AM
First round of snow removal


How is that airgun related? Once I'm done, I can play with my airguns  ;)

Ata boy Dinh...that's the way to do it ! ;D

Spoken like a dedicated air gunner !  ;)



Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 02, 2019, 12:46:58 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 02, 2019, 09:26:03 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 02, 2019, 09:11:35 AM
First round of snow removal


How is that airgun related? Once I'm done, I can play with my airguns  ;)

Ata boy Dinh...that's the way to do it ! ;D

Spoken like a dedicated air gunner !  ;)



Best Wishes - Tom
Just following WWTD

........ what would Tommy do?  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PG in San Diego on December 02, 2019, 02:09:14 PM
I have been clicking on the Bargain Gate once every 3 minutes since Black Friday.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 02, 2019, 03:09:41 PM
Getting ready to purchase a DonnyFL Ronin and adapter for the Ataman.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Stikkershokk on December 03, 2019, 02:06:45 PM
look for a CARBINE case on ebay. i got a great one for a 9mm carbine

i would think "AR Pistol case" would get you in the ballpark
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 03, 2019, 05:35:21 PM
So 30" x 18"...

Quote from: Stikkershokk on December 03, 2019, 02:06:45 PM
i would think "AR Pistol case" would get you in the ballpark

This is exactly what I was thinking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on December 03, 2019, 09:53:25 PM
Did maintenance on several of my rifles: checked for tight screws and for tight scope screws. I also shot three of them just to ensure each is in working order. I'm loaning one to a friend tomorrow. So I've packed him some pellets to get started with, as well.


Having fun though not shooting anything,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RhodieBoy on December 03, 2019, 10:20:02 PM
Made a template for a dope disk so I can make my own. This matches the reticle on my scope. I just print one out for the pellets, I am using at the time. They fit into my Vortex cap nicely.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 03, 2019, 10:26:55 PM
Check tracking on packages at regular intervals.

(http://www.relatably.com/m/img/skeleton-waiting-meme-computer/tumblr_inline_nb1ktbj1Sp1qckgq9.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 03, 2019, 10:56:21 PM
 Impulse purchased a new pumper  :o
https://barraairguns.com/
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 04, 2019, 12:16:11 AM
I tested FPS of a bunch of Daisy 880's I have accumulated, separating into two groups: good and needing repair.
I cleaned and resealed 3 and tore down 1 more, mostly oleer styles with the top-hat abutment seal.

Received some parts from Crosman and an 880 parts gun from the "bay"

Negotiated price and purchased a Phale 1 Crosman Magnum 2200.

That's about it............
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 04, 2019, 08:35:02 AM
Yesterday was GTA day! I spent most of yesterday waiting on UPS and reading posts on GTA. I also reached 1000 post's yesterday! My adapter piece came after 8pm last night. Its on the rifle but needs to be dialed in so that's what I'll be doing today for starters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on December 04, 2019, 09:59:12 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 03, 2019, 10:56:21 PM
Impulse purchased a new pumper  :o
https://barraairguns.com/

What's this marvel ? Is it just nice looking cr...p or is it going to be  a real new pumper ?  I do not care care looking like "a true gunslinger from the old west " :o  but this air rifle looks and sounds nice. Is the barrel rifled ? How accurate is it ? How many strokes does it need to reach its maximum  power and what actually is that power?
Your impulse makes me greedy though we might have to wait for years before seing this rifle landing in Europe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 04, 2019, 10:09:35 AM
Quote from: Ultramarine on December 04, 2019, 09:59:12 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 03, 2019, 10:56:21 PM
Impulse purchased a new pumper  :o
https://barraairguns.com/

What's this marvel ? Is it just nice looking cr...p or is it going to be  a real new pumper ?  I do not care care looking like "a true gunslinger from the old west " :o  but this air rifle looks and sounds nice. Is the barrel rifled ? How accurate is it ? How many strokes does it need to reach its maximum  power and what actually is that power?
Your impulse makes me greedy though we might have to wait for years before seing this rifle landing in Europe.
GEO Shomaker just posted a utube video here, about this gun, I bought review unseen, This is sold by the new owners of Black Ops, so I assumed it might be a winner.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on December 04, 2019, 10:19:48 AM
Thanks, I've just watched it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 04, 2019, 05:02:16 PM
Oh I know the pain Skeets! I sat around ALL day yesterday waiting for UPS to deliver a different dovetail to picatinny rail so I could remount a scope. Well it showed up at 8 o'clock last night and needless to say it got mounted but all the dialing in happened today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JeffB1961 on December 04, 2019, 05:32:31 PM
received a brand new Hawke vantage 6-24x44 side focus scope to replace the 5 year old varmint 6-24x44 i sent it for warranty 12 days ago and i've already but it on my .25 gauntlet . ordered a pair of Hawke high mounts because the vantage is several inches longer than the bushnell AR and if i move it back far enough for the bell to not touch the barrel band AND have room to put on the scope covers it's too close for a comfortable eye relief for me . was using weaver mediums  ...... . and Mrs. clause sent out a money order for a killer deal on a caldwell G2 chrony from a GTA member :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 04, 2019, 08:45:39 PM
LMBO aint that how it goes sometimes!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: joek on December 05, 2019, 01:42:43 AM
Forced myself NOT to bid on a BSA Meteor mk5  :P :P :P :P...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Motorhead on December 05, 2019, 02:08:44 AM
Rebuilt two Crosman 1720 pistols, one marauder rifle and an HW-50 tuning.  Busy day in the shop overall and nothing fun done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on December 05, 2019, 03:21:03 PM
Pested 3 tree rats.   2 of them from the same branch.   Dropped the first and almost before I could pull the side lever to cock and load another pellet, the second one was sitting in the exact same spot!

The third one was in another tree.

All were head shots and DRT @ 25 yards, Nova Freedom .177 ~730fps/~12fpe with CPUM 10.5.


Sorry, no pics.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 05, 2019, 05:00:50 PM
WOW those squirrels are making it too easy Kerry!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on December 05, 2019, 05:04:13 PM
Quote from: bear air on December 05, 2019, 05:00:50 PM
WOW those squirrels are making it too easy Kerry!

I go long periods without any action and then BAM!

Yesterday I got one at 55 yards!  The shot went a little bit low, but still DRT!   Same gun and specs.

I posted about that one here with pics:   https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=165816.msg155853263#msg155853263 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=165816.msg155853263#msg155853263)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 05, 2019, 05:41:50 PM
Quote from: bear air on November 30, 2019, 08:11:34 AM
My wishlist is a little overwhelming at this point too Brett lol. I switched a couple scopes around yesterday and now the one rifle needs a different adapter piece to get the eye relief correct (I hope). I'm just trying to enjoy the guns I have and I'm also slowly working at getting them dialed in a little better. Tom is that fresh snow you have your rifle leaning against? Holy moly! And Kris it sounds like you are really enjoying the Ataman. It sure is a nice looking rifle.
I’m trying to resist the urge to buy something just because there is a decent deal or because I have the money.  It’s been tough but I am prevailing so far.  Ha ha! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 05, 2019, 06:55:36 PM
I've been failing at that Brett. I have two more prior obligations to fulfill then I will probably go crazy again lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on December 06, 2019, 08:25:54 AM
Quote from: BackStop on December 05, 2019, 03:21:03 PM
Pested 3 tree rats.   2 of them from the same branch.   Dropped the first and almost before I could pull the side lever to cock and load another pellet, the second one was sitting in the exact same spot!

The third one was in another tree.

All were head shots and DRT @ 25 yards, Nova Freedom .177 ~730fps/~12fpe with CPUM 10.5.


Sorry, no pics.

Great shooting, Kerry!

Glad to hear that you're having fun and be an effective pest eradicator.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 06, 2019, 03:29:42 PM

I have been shooting my .25 offhand at one of those quad resettable spinners I have set out at a lasered 50 yards from my open back door.  There is a large pellet trap behind it to reclaim any lead I can.  I can pin targets to the trap also.  These will be setup through the winter months so I can still shoot when the white stuff falls.  I got a bit of a coon problem with six of them hanging around most nights per a trail cam I have setup.  They like my three grills up on my deck.

I also ordered a bunch of parts from Crosman today for my Synrods.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on December 06, 2019, 03:34:57 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on December 06, 2019, 08:25:54 AM
Quote from: BackStop on December 05, 2019, 03:21:03 PM
Pested 3 tree rats.   2 of them from the same branch.   Dropped the first and almost before I could pull the side lever to cock and load another pellet, the second one was sitting in the exact same spot!

The third one was in another tree.

All were head shots and DRT @ 25 yards, Nova Freedom .177 ~730fps/~12fpe with CPUM 10.5.


Sorry, no pics.

Great shooting, Kerry!

Glad to hear that you're having fun and be an effective pest eradicator.

Archie

Thanks Archie!   I got another one today.   I already posted about it somewhere... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on December 06, 2019, 03:41:48 PM
set up the Tactacam 4.0 on my Brocock Contour.  just messing around the yard videoing things when i spotted these two squirrels in the oak tree 15 yards away.  the magazine for the gun was still inside so they got a pass. 



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 06, 2019, 10:09:45 PM
Bid on a Beeman / HW I really can not afford right now but it was such a low opening amount, I rolled the dice.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Foxgun on December 06, 2019, 10:34:23 PM
Made a visit to Airguns of Arizona, had my tank filled and drooled over the cool guns and accessories they have for sale. Hope to get some shooting in before the weather gets too bad.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 07, 2019, 06:53:41 AM
Casted some 92gr pellets for the Ataman, then  made my way to the post office to pick it up along with the DonnyFL Ronin. Spent the rest of the afternoon drooling, fondling, and reading the owners manual on it. Unfortunately I have to work this weekend, so any further groping will have to be done later.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on December 07, 2019, 07:08:09 AM
Tried to mount new SWFA SS 20x42, but no joy.   Rings are too low if I want to use the flip up objective lens cap.   :-\
Also, rings that came with scope don't use a "standard" hex/allen wrench.   They are nice quality rings, but a pain to mount. ???


Remounted and re-zeroed the cheap Hatsan scope.   All is well... (2, 3, 4.......)

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 07, 2019, 07:32:57 AM
Quote from: Foxgun on December 06, 2019, 10:34:23 PM
Hope to get some shooting in before the weather gets too bad.
Do you mean like this?
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on December 07, 2019, 11:56:50 AM
Sold my Crosman 2100. Sold my PP700SA, but upon inspecting it to ship it. Noticed there was a defect in the barrel. So waiting on a replacement barrel.

Chamber end... There was 3 sets of these double dots.

(https://i.imgur.com/zK2lERq.jpg)

Muzzle end

(https://i.imgur.com/MqCbyLp.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on December 07, 2019, 12:14:51 PM
Went to post office to ship stuff I sold and gave away.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Foxgun on December 07, 2019, 01:56:33 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 07, 2019, 07:32:57 AM
Quote from: Foxgun on December 06, 2019, 10:34:23 PM
Hope to get some shooting in before the weather gets too bad.
Do you mean like this?
 ;)

Yes, exactly!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 07, 2019, 02:58:27 PM
Quote from: Foxgun on December 07, 2019, 01:56:33 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 07, 2019, 07:32:57 AM
Quote from: Foxgun on December 06, 2019, 10:34:23 PM
Hope to get some shooting in before the weather gets too bad.
Do you mean like this?
 ;)

Yes, exactly!
I'm prepared for that  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 15, 2019, 06:00:44 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 28, 2019, 04:39:12 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 28, 2019, 03:55:47 PM
Dinh,
 The center-line of that scope to the center-line of the barrel looks to be a full 4".
What range do you have it zero'ed at?

I think you could get away with some low rings.  ???

Quote from: Xraycer on November 28, 2019, 01:35:03 PM
The stock rings sits a bit high, so I placed an order for a couple of different profile rings off Amazon just now. Free returns if they don't work out, but since they're on sale at $10 a set, I'll most likely keep them regardless.
0 at 30yd
Installed the new lower profile rings (.85"), but the power dial was not clearing the scope rail. I took a grinder to the rail and, now the large Center Point scope sits as low on this bullpup as you can get it.  Center of scope is now just under 2.5" to center of barrel. A significant reduction from the original 3.5".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 15, 2019, 06:11:01 PM
I was reminded my match guns hate to be held in the fancy "Stinger" rest.
 Scores were down until I went back to the old Caldwell bags.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 16, 2019, 01:01:44 PM
Popped a few bb shots out of the Barra Cowboy 1866 this morning. Only had a few minutes before work. Looking forward to spending some time with it to make a full assessment. Love the looks of it but as of now, it's just a MSP bb gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 16, 2019, 01:18:24 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on December 15, 2019, 08:17:12 PM
Well... i tried again to get that unf adapter off the 2240. It wont budge even 1mm. Even tried whacking it on further, it still wouldnt budge a single mm. Oh well.


Wow, don't know if this would help or not..
is the barrel off of the gun?

You need a hardwood board with a 7/16" hole drilled through it,and a secure padded vice.
Slip the barrel through the hole in the board, and then mount the end of the barrel in the padded vice.
if you can, warm up that adapter with a hair dryer.
The hardwood board will give you something to wail on!   Good luck! HTH



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on December 16, 2019, 05:46:51 PM
Going to go play with the 1720T.
Trying to get better than the PP 38% at Diablo, yesterday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on December 16, 2019, 08:54:16 PM
Shot my Gauntlet 177 at 40 and 70 yards. Beautiful sunny warm day. Had a great time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on December 16, 2019, 09:58:32 PM
Quote from: AirGunner on December 16, 2019, 08:54:16 PM
Shot my Gauntlet 177 at 40 and 70 yards. Beautiful sunny warm day. Had a great time.

How much drop do you get at those distances with your .177 Gauntlet?


Many thanks,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 16, 2019, 11:29:53 PM
I commented herein why I was glad that I shot some frauleins Friday and Sunday afternoon when the temperature was a lot less windy and much warmer than the much cooler and windy  36° cooler temps today.







Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 16, 2019, 11:30:56 PM
oops!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 16, 2019, 11:51:19 PM
I moved some Crosman Lego parts around, then I did some soul-searching about my current small pile of airguns and decided that in 4 days I'll know the fate of my company. 

If us shareholders vote YES, in about 4 to 5 months I'll likely be getting something kinda nice.  Maybe several airguns that are kinda nice.  So I had to hold off on buying something now because I'd end up selling or giving away in just a little while.  Still trying to figure out the exact realm of Kinda Nice, but it'll likely have a CZ barrel and an amazing trigger.

Waiting is for the birds!!!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 17, 2019, 04:48:44 PM
Casted some .357 pellets for Prince Ronin. They are 92gr and 100gr from the NOE mold. Nice rainy day project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on December 17, 2019, 05:49:46 PM
I tested some slugs in a few of my rifles...  Verdict?  I think I'll stick with pellets! LOL!

Actually, the FX Hybrid and .25 gr H&N .217 slugs both shot well from the Crown and both had the Exact same POI!  I tried the FX Hybrids in my Dreamline and they were okay, but I had much tighter groups from the Crown.  I tried the H&N Slugs in my Hatsan NovaStar and AT-44, not so good out of either of those, but they performed quite well from the Marauder!

Since I have a Raptor Mini coming, I think I'll put away the slugs till it arrives and then make it my slug gun.  JSB Pellets shoot great from just about all my air rifles and they are much cheaper than slugs and get the job done for me!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 17, 2019, 11:06:47 PM
I deleted my PCP spreadsheets and started all over again.  Short list somehow evolved to a Mutant and the Lelya.  How'd that happen?

The next 4 or 5 months are going to be a little crazy for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on December 17, 2019, 11:23:14 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on December 17, 2019, 11:06:47 PM
I deleted my PCP spreadsheets and started all over again.  Short list somehow evolved to a Mutant and the Lelya.  How'd that happen?

The next 4 or 5 months are going to be a little crazy for me.

Funny how JUST the thought of having some *expendable* income makes you think about a LOT of things just a little bit differently.   :o 8) ::) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on December 18, 2019, 09:20:48 AM
Impeachment vote today in the House of Representatives.
Rain in Northern California.
Time to watch re-runs of Pawn Stars aNd clean the guns....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on December 18, 2019, 09:27:38 AM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on December 18, 2019, 09:20:48 AM
Impeachment vote today in the House of Representatives.
Rain in Northern California.
Time to watch re-runs of Pawn Stars aNd clean the guns....

Ooooooooooooooooh...............................

Never mind... a mod will be along shortly...   (ducking and running...)


However, everything is political...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 18, 2019, 11:08:23 AM
Quote from: BackStop on December 17, 2019, 11:23:14 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on December 17, 2019, 11:06:47 PM
I deleted my PCP spreadsheets and started all over again.  Short list somehow evolved to a Mutant and the Lelya.  How'd that happen?

The next 4 or 5 months are going to be a little crazy for me.

Funny how JUST the thought of having some *expendable* income makes you think about a LOT of things just a little bit differently.   :o 8) ::) ;D
ain't that the truth!

I was contemplating getting a Sumatra in .22, and suddenly the doors weren't just blown open, the whole warehouse appeared.  Still want a .22 but now I have... Lots of options! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 18, 2019, 09:14:25 PM
Check tracking on goodies for Prince Ronin. I don't know what's worse waiting for a gun or the accessories for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 18, 2019, 09:33:53 PM
 Experimented with skeleton stocks on my old P-17, then sighted in the red dot on it, more information over on the $7.50 P-17 thread  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 18, 2019, 10:24:39 PM
I watched way too many YouTube reviews/videos for the various EdGun and Vulcan PAR/PCPs.  I'd seen all of them multiple times already, but back then it was just fun.  Now it is to help ascertain a possible next purchase.

I like sidelevers and bolt-actions, but "charging handle" side-cockers like the Lelya 2.0, Matador R5M, and the Vulcans just makes wayyyyyy more sense to me.  Short and simple- it will be one of these.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BountyHunter1976 on December 19, 2019, 09:27:21 PM
Just got through mounting a scope on my new Texan .457. It came in yesterday and forgot to post about it. I'm excited to get it and got up this morn with a 500psi drop in pressure. Had a leak around the fill nipple, no problem. Scope mounted and now to bore sight but I'm sitting on pins and needles cause I don't have any lead to sling with it. I placed an order with NSA right after buying the Texan and got the email today they were shipped. So I will be watching the mailbox real close.
Oh, got to hand it to the folks at airforce, I placed the order around midnight Monday and they shipped on Tuesday and it arrived around 10am Wednesday. Great service! ;D

PS: anybody got any zanax,(j/k) i'm gonna need it if they don't get here quick... :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 20, 2019, 08:52:05 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter1976 on December 19, 2019, 09:27:21 PM
Just got through mounting a scope on my new Texan .457. It came in yesterday and forgot to post about it. I'm excited to get it and got up this morn with a 500psi drop in pressure. Had a leak around the fill nipple, no problem. Scope mounted and now to bore sight but I'm sitting on pins and needles cause I don't have any lead to sling with it. I placed an order with NSA right after buying the Texan and got the email today they were shipped. So I will be watching the mailbox real close.
Oh, got to hand it to the folks at airforce, I placed the order around midnight Monday and they shipped on Tuesday and it arrived around 10am Wednesday. Great service! ;D

PS: anybody got any zanax,(j/k) i'm gonna need it if they don't get here quick... :P
That's almost like saying, "Hey, I forgot to mention I won the lottery yesterday..."

Lemme guess- are some feral piggies going to be introduced to NSA projectiles in the upcoming months?  If so, be sure to share the stories in the hunting gate.  Because feral pigs are made of pulled pork, bacon, and ham!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on December 20, 2019, 12:19:03 PM
https://youtu.be/_skf396Bdp0

Sat here watching this for the second time and thought the rifle looks a lot like my newest but only shooting at 550fps at bottle caps 51 meters away.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on December 20, 2019, 07:56:14 PM
I replaced some o-rings in the Gauntlet, tested some Slugs in the Crown, swapped a scope onto the NovaStar and zeroed it, and added some bear deterrent to the Critter Cam. Over all a pretty productive day!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BountyHunter1976 on December 20, 2019, 10:26:26 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on December 20, 2019, 08:52:05 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter1976 on December 19, 2019, 09:27:21 PM
Just got through mounting a scope on my new Texan .457. It came in yesterday and forgot to post about it. I'm excited to get it and got up this morn with a 500psi drop in pressure. Had a leak around the fill nipple, no problem. Scope mounted and now to bore sight but I'm sitting on pins and needles cause I don't have any lead to sling with it. I placed an order with NSA right after buying the Texan and got the email today they were shipped. So I will be watching the mailbox real close.
Oh, got to hand it to the folks at airforce, I placed the order around midnight Monday and they shipped on Tuesday and it arrived around 10am Wednesday. Great service! ;D

PS: anybody got any zanax,(j/k) i'm gonna need it if they don't get here quick... :P
That's almost like saying, "Hey, I forgot to mention I won the lottery yesterday..."

Lemme guess- are some feral piggies going to be introduced to NSA projectiles in the upcoming months?  If so, be sure to share the stories in the hunting gate.  Because feral pigs are made of pulled pork, bacon, and ham!

Peter, I tell ya, when that fedx truck showed up I guess I developed tunnel vision because everything else got put on the back burner for the rest of the day. That I guess is why I forgot to mention it here. But as for the piggies, if any happen to stray too close in front of my crosshairs there will be some pulled pork along the rest of it.  ;)
Oh, and checked the tracking today for my ammo order and learned it has 4 more days before it arrives. After that I've almost been trying to find something around here to make some type of projectile that can be fired through it.....desperation! :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 21, 2019, 11:27:21 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter1976 on December 20, 2019, 10:26:26 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on December 20, 2019, 08:52:05 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter1976 on December 19, 2019, 09:27:21 PM
Just got through mounting a scope on my new Texan .457. It came in yesterday and forgot to post about it. I'm excited to get it and got up this morn with a 500psi drop in pressure. Had a leak around the fill nipple, no problem. Scope mounted and now to bore sight but I'm sitting on pins and needles cause I don't have any lead to sling with it. I placed an order with NSA right after buying the Texan and got the email today they were shipped. So I will be watching the mailbox real close.
Oh, got to hand it to the folks at airforce, I placed the order around midnight Monday and they shipped on Tuesday and it arrived around 10am Wednesday. Great service! ;D

PS: anybody got any zanax,(j/k) i'm gonna need it if they don't get here quick... :P
That's almost like saying, "Hey, I forgot to mention I won the lottery yesterday..."

Lemme guess- are some feral piggies going to be introduced to NSA projectiles in the upcoming months?  If so, be sure to share the stories in the hunting gate.  Because feral pigs are made of pulled pork, bacon, and ham!

Peter, I tell ya, when that fedx truck showed up I guess I developed tunnel vision because everything else got put on the back burner for the rest of the day. That I guess is why I forgot to mention it here. But as for the piggies, if any happen to stray too close in front of my crosshairs there will be some pulled pork along the rest of it.  ;)
Oh, and checked the tracking today for my ammo order and learned it has 4 more days before it arrives. After that I've almost been trying to find something around here to make some type of projectile that can be fired through it.....desperation! :o
Patience, my friend.  Patience!  I read there's a hidden rule you should always buy the ammo first then you can justify buying the gun to go with it.  :)  ;D   8)   ::) 

I made the mistake of watching the AEAC video of the Bushbuck again.  Of course that led to some Korean Big-Bore videos and wrapped up with more AirForce/Gunpower big-bore videos.  I'm trying really hard to avoid Big-Bore-Fever, so my focus has been redirected to the Leshiy and Lelya.

Except then I watch the EDGunLeshiy videos and along comes the Dirty-30 and Nasty 9s.   Something about a 580-ish FPS 9mm pellet smacking a seriously obese squirrel that just fills my heart with warmth.

Anyway, looking at the airguns I own and figuring out what's going bye-bye to make room for some future purchases. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 21, 2019, 12:34:59 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on December 21, 2019, 11:27:21 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter1976 on December 20, 2019, 10:26:26 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on December 20, 2019, 08:52:05 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter1976 on December 19, 2019, 09:27:21 PM
Just got through mounting a scope on my new Texan .457. It came in yesterday and forgot to post about it. I'm excited to get it and got up this morn with a 500psi drop in pressure. Had a leak around the fill nipple, no problem. Scope mounted and now to bore sight but I'm sitting on pins and needles cause I don't have any lead to sling with it. I placed an order with NSA right after buying the Texan and got the email today they were shipped. So I will be watching the mailbox real close.
Oh, got to hand it to the folks at airforce, I placed the order around midnight Monday and they shipped on Tuesday and it arrived around 10am Wednesday. Great service! ;D

PS: anybody got any zanax,(j/k) i'm gonna need it if they don't get here quick... :P
That's almost like saying, "Hey, I forgot to mention I won the lottery yesterday..."

Lemme guess- are some feral piggies going to be introduced to NSA projectiles in the upcoming months?  If so, be sure to share the stories in the hunting gate.  Because feral pigs are made of pulled pork, bacon, and ham!

Peter, I tell ya, when that fedx truck showed up I guess I developed tunnel vision because everything else got put on the back burner for the rest of the day. That I guess is why I forgot to mention it here. But as for the piggies, if any happen to stray too close in front of my crosshairs there will be some pulled pork along the rest of it.  ;)
Oh, and checked the tracking today for my ammo order and learned it has 4 more days before it arrives. After that I've almost been trying to find something around here to make some type of projectile that can be fired through it.....desperation! :o
Patience, my friend.  Patience!  I read there's a hidden rule you should always buy the ammo first then you can justify buying the gun to go with it.  :) ;D   8)   ::) 

I made the mistake of watching the AEAC video of the Bushbuck again.  Of course that led to some Korean Big-Bore videos and wrapped up with more AirForce/Gunpower big-bore videos.  I'm trying really hard to avoid Big-Bore-Fever, so my focus has been redirected to the Leshiy and Lelya.

Except then I watch the EDGunLeshiy videos and along comes the Dirty-30 and Nasty 9s.   Something about a 580-ish FPS 9mm pellet smacking a seriously obese squirrel that just fills my heart with warmth.

Anyway, looking at the airguns I own and figuring out what's going bye-bye to make room for some future purchases.
\
I think I am about to that point, but I am not good at saying bye-bye. I do have a large collection of non-airgun stuff I need to get rid of though. I have 3 sheds and two 35 foot Semi trailers that have things neatly placed in them with isles, that "I may need someday", I use to remember all of what I had and exactly where it was and it was useful. Since my brain trauma and the resulting memory issues if I remember having it I usually don't know where it is, so I think I should just clear it out now. It has served me well and saved me thousands of dollars over the years,but without a perfect memory it's pretty frustrating and worthless IMO.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 21, 2019, 08:53:02 PM
Received my 6.5" shroud extension, I'd bought off eBay, today.  Unscrewed the stock muzzle cap off the Bullboss' shroud. Screwed the new extension on. Phew, I am exhausted.  ;D

This extension really threw off the POI, so it took awhile to dial it in.  Man, this gun is so quiet now!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 21, 2019, 09:28:00 PM
Continued my rainy day project of casting ammo for the prince. I am glad that this Ataman is not pellet picky. The NOE molds have been a real pleasure to use and maintain. Now if the weather would cooperate, I would be a very happy camper. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 21, 2019, 10:17:34 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 21, 2019, 08:53:02 PM
Received my 6.5" shroud extension, I'd bought off eBay, today.  Unscrewed the stock muzzle cap off the Bullboss' shroud. Screwed the new extension on. Phew, I am exhausted.  ;D

This extension really threw off the POI, so it took awhile to dial it in.  Man, this gun is so quiet now!


It looks awesome!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 21, 2019, 11:13:16 PM
Looked at more Vulcans, EdGuns, The Zbroia BPs, some Korean cannons, and... The Kalibr Capybara. 


the Capybara really caught me eye.  Square shroud?  Super-low picatinny rail on a BP?  That thing is wild!  Smells like a good squirrel-popper.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 22, 2019, 02:02:30 AM
Shot my Crosman 106 some and then shot my Benjamin Woods Walker I drug my compressor out side because the humidity was 35% in the house but only 20% outside, and aired up my tank.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 22, 2019, 04:00:29 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 21, 2019, 10:17:34 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 21, 2019, 08:53:02 PM
Received my 6.5" shroud extension, I'd bought off eBay, today.  Unscrewed the stock muzzle cap off the Bullboss' shroud. Screwed the new extension on. Phew, I am exhausted.  ;D

This extension really threw off the POI, so it took awhile to dial it in.  Man, this gun is so quiet now!


It looks awesome!!
Thanks, Wendell!

I do have to be more cautious walking around with it, now that the barrel is 6.5" longer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2019, 04:50:10 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 22, 2019, 04:00:29 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 21, 2019, 10:17:34 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 21, 2019, 08:53:02 PM
Received my 6.5" shroud extension, I'd bought off eBay, today.  Unscrewed the stock muzzle cap off the Bullboss' shroud. Screwed the new extension on. Phew, I am exhausted.  ;D

This extension really threw off the POI, so it took awhile to dial it in.  Man, this gun is so quiet now!


It looks awesome!!
Thanks, Wendell!

I do have to be more cautious walking around with it, now that the barrel is 6.5" longer.
you'll get used to it!  What is that huge scope?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 22, 2019, 04:54:23 PM
Centerpoint scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 22, 2019, 07:31:36 PM
Sorted and weighed pellets and watched it rain all day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2019, 07:37:43 PM
Shot the Xisico XSP 120D  (early P17)  for a bit.  8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 23, 2019, 09:44:56 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2019, 04:50:10 PM
What is that huge scope?
Its a 56mm 4-16x Center Point that came with my .25 Armada. With a little finagling, I was able to fit a UTG focus wheel on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cmhobbs on December 23, 2019, 07:05:48 PM
Checked out The Airgun Book by John Walter from the local library again and spent some time reading that on the back porch.  Inspired me to run some 7.4g Crosman wadcutters through the Beeman P17.  Turned some cans into swiss cheese.  Quality time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 23, 2019, 07:36:03 PM
Made the connection with the UPS guy and loaded up the last of the air gun goodies in my truck. What was really funny was everybody else was getting their packages from him in the Post Office parking lot as well, I told him he might as well stay right there and he won't have to run all over the county later in the day. It's one of the rare times that a UPS delivery truck gets mobbed in a parking lot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 23, 2019, 08:00:12 PM
Not today but Saturday. I found myself in Tempe AZ.
Know what is blocks from my daughter's house?
AoA! Stopped in for a intro and chat. Told "J" who I was on GTA. Great kid! Met the store mascot "Target" and after checking out the guns in the front room was escorted to the locked "back room".
High end vintage stuff of the owners. Saw and handled my first SuperGrade..
Was feeling out of my league
Until I said "Nice Sheridan model 'F'... But mine is nicer"
LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 23, 2019, 10:44:14 PM
It was a nice day and I thought about it but watched football instead.  My back is killin' me! 

We're going to our FUMC Christmas Eve service tomorrow.  I'll have to stay somewhat sober for that so, I'll probably shoot a couple of rifles and maybe a pistol or two tomorrow afternoon to kill the time and a couple of targets.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, y'all!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 23, 2019, 11:59:05 PM
I inventoried my airgun parts. It took a few hours to go through everything and make the list by model. I have parts and or seal kits for 39 different models and some of them will work in several models that weren't counted.When I see deals or I need parts I buy extras for ones I think I will need while they are available. It's nice to buy a non-working gun and get it to work the same day shortly after it arrives, I have maybe 10 that I fixed within the first hour or less. The down side I suppose is having the parts may cause me to buy some that I would pass on otherwise.

I have a bunch of parts for the Lego guns and a lot of parts for older Crosman Benjamin and Sheridan.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 24, 2019, 01:56:32 PM
Watched some more EdGun videos, then looked at my current airguns; I don't have many but I'm still getting rid of a couple.

Still doing research in general for my first expensive airgun- that Sapsan (Zbroia) is really drawing my eyes.  Purportedly designed by the same dude that designed the Mutant? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on December 24, 2019, 05:36:12 PM
Clipped a a coil off my 22 Hw50. Lost 15fps and 0.6fpe but it's till making 13.2 fpe. Cocks a bit easier and shoots little nicer. I'm tempted to clip another coil but not sure if the changes are linear and how it'll shoot with less preload. It's a bit of a pita to cut and close the spring. Plus you can't unclip a coil
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 24, 2019, 07:04:18 PM
Quote from: Bayman on December 24, 2019, 05:36:12 PM
Clipped a a coil off my 22 Hw50. Lost 15fps and 0.6fpe but it's till making 13.2 fpe. Cocks a bit easier and shoots little nicer. I'm tempted to clip another coil but not sure if the changes are linear and how it'll shoot with less preload. It's a bit of a pita to cut and close the spring. Plus you can't unclip a coil
You can also take it down a half coil at a time instead of a full coil. 

I cut my springs with a cutoff wheel in a Dremel rotary tool, ease the edges while the coil op is open, then heat the end with a torch until it’s glowing and press it on the concrete floor to close it.  I’ll cool it down then grind it flat then polish the end once it’s shooting where I want it.  I put the cut end on the guide side, not the piston side.  I have never had any issues with a spring failing on the end, yet.  I’ve been doing this for 10 years on a couple handful of guns and so far so good. 

You know as well as I do, 13 fpe out of a 50 is really HOT.  Getting that from the larger compression chamber of the 95 makes a VERY smooth shooter.  Smooth shooting trumps high velocity in my book every day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 24, 2019, 08:08:09 PM
I put the Tanto on my now-.177-Maximus, loaded a CP Dome, and took a shot at the spinner 19 yards away.  Accuracy is still on point.  The Tanto was louder than expected, but the gun is VERY backyard friendly.

Also stared at the Lelya, Leshiy, and the Zbroia Sapsan for wayyyy too long.  Gonna be ordering one by year's end.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on December 28, 2019, 03:07:19 PM
I removed those sub-standard (lousy) Russian screws in the grips of my IZH46M.
I replaced them with excellent Chinese made Allen head screws... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 30, 2019, 10:06:48 PM
I replaced an O-ring on the end and loaded a CO2 cartridge into my Crosman Mark 1.  As soon as I pierced the powerlet, the CO2 dumped instantly. 

Looks like I got a top to bottom rebuild headed this way.  Be interesting to see how gunked up everything inside is- the pistol looks like it has never been taken apart.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 31, 2019, 12:41:44 AM
 Been getting some tinker time in the basement. Devised a shroud for my KT 1322 with 14" LW barrel, also added a weaver rail to the bottom of the pump arm, and attached a folding foregrip, sure makes for steady off hand shooting  ;) also nice to grip for pumping in either position.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7038)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7039)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7040)
 Oh and I also added one of them #D 10 shot clips, sure makes it easy to go through pellets, I advise not to get one of these new improved versions, way too much fun  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 31, 2019, 06:56:10 AM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on December 30, 2019, 10:06:48 PM
I replaced an O-ring on the end and loaded a CO2 cartridge into my Crosman Mark 1.  As soon as I pierced the powerlet, the CO2 dumped instantly. 

Looks like I got a top to bottom rebuild headed this way.  Be interesting to see how gunked up everything inside is- the pistol looks like it has never been taken apart.

Peter,
 Having never owned a Mark 1, I don't know if it is a fix for that model... but some CO2 guns you need to cock it before putting in a new cart to prevent what you described.
 You may want to try that before tearing it down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on December 31, 2019, 10:13:51 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 31, 2019, 06:56:10 AM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on December 30, 2019, 10:06:48 PM
I replaced an O-ring on the end and loaded a CO2 cartridge into my Crosman Mark 1.  As soon as I pierced the powerlet, the CO2 dumped instantly. 

Looks like I got a top to bottom rebuild headed this way.  Be interesting to see how gunked up everything inside is- the pistol looks like it has never been taken apart.

Peter,
 Having never owned a Mark 1, I don't know if it is a fix for that model... but some CO2 guns you need to cock it before putting in a new cart to prevent what you described.
 You may want to try that before tearing it down.
Good insight.  IIRC, my father's 600 was similar, but it has been so long since I shot that I don't recall.

The Mark 1 requires loading the CO2 cart with the skinny part face-down- and sadly, I find I am out of cartridges- something that has never happened before! 

I'm curious how similar the Mark 1 is to the 150 internally, since mine is the earlier model with variable power output per the cocking handle.  I am a HUGE fan of the bolt action though. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 31, 2019, 11:34:47 AM
I bet Steve (45flint) among others here would know.
Maybe shoot him a PM?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on January 02, 2020, 04:24:12 PM
I built-up the front sight on one of my 1322s that was shooting way too high.  I thought I had the hold-under all figured out, but I finally lost a squirrel because of it.

Anyway, it turns out that a 4-inch zip-tie is the exact same width as a 13XX front sight.  I just cut a section of it and epoxied it on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 02, 2020, 04:50:00 PM
Quote from: Tom Tucker on January 02, 2020, 04:24:12 PM
I built-up the front sight on one of my 1322s that was shooting way too high.  I thought I had the hold-under all figured out, but I finally lost a squirrel because of it.

Anyway, it turns out that a 4-inch zip-tie is the exact same width as a 13XX front sight.  I just cut a section of it and epoxied it on.
Super clean, Tom. Well done!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tom Tucker on January 02, 2020, 07:16:25 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 02, 2020, 04:50:00 PM
Quote from: Tom Tucker on January 02, 2020, 04:24:12 PM
I built-up the front sight on one of my 1322s that was shooting way too high.  I thought I had the hold-under all figured out, but I finally lost a squirrel because of it.

Anyway, it turns out that a 4-inch zip-tie is the exact same width as a 13XX front sight.  I just cut a section of it and epoxied it on.
Super clean, Tom. Well done!

Thank you, I was trying my hardest not to whack it with the ugly stick. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 02, 2020, 08:21:09 PM
Pumped up my Varmint and took some shots with 14.3 Crosman "pseudo-hollowpoint" domes.  Meh, not bad, not great.

Still likes heavy pellets more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Motorhead on January 02, 2020, 09:09:09 PM
Have built all the parts and converted 3 m-rod valve bodies into Balanced valves in the last couple days.  Worked more on the .25 cal side lever hybrid valved bottle converted marauder with an adjustable reg ... Project.

The tinkering just never ends !!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ohplnkr on January 03, 2020, 04:42:53 PM
After watching several You Tube videos on Trail NP2 Trigger adjustments, I thought Id take the plunge. Came to find out the pull I had was pretty much where I like it. Never had to adjust before as I usually put a CDT trigger on soon after getting the AG (SS 1000 and Whisper). What I did learn was the feel for the "wall" and the pull needed for firing. Didn't really think about it before. Just getting back into AG's again and enjoying the sport all over again ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 03, 2020, 06:32:57 PM
Retuned my 25 caliber armada to shoot the hades pellets. Lower power now but 8 more shots. Still shooting at 850-860.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 03, 2020, 06:35:05 PM
Worked on my pre-war rimfire restoration in order to clean off my work bench for an airgun project.
OK, I know it was a reach but in all honesty, that was my intent.
I want to start another 2240 build but this old Mossberg needs finished first.
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 03, 2020, 06:58:39 PM
 Added a folding stock to my CS 1322
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7055)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7056)
 I forget where I bought the stock, but IIR it was for a different brand pistol, but could be modded for 13xx etc. It has been in my todo box for years LOL
 I trying to find things to post on Pass It On Gate, so far a few items are in the running.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 03, 2020, 07:01:49 PM
If you uncover the details on that folding stock James, please post...
Me Likey!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 03, 2020, 07:16:13 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 03, 2020, 07:01:49 PM
If you uncover the details on that folding stock James, please post...
Me Likey!

 Google is my memory LOL here it is...
https://www.evike.com/products/26895/ (https://www.evike.com/products/26895/)

https://youtu.be/9NZrfoASk5w (https://youtu.be/9NZrfoASk5w)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 03, 2020, 07:44:16 PM
That's a really neat stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 03, 2020, 09:24:54 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 03, 2020, 07:44:16 PM
That's a really neat stock.

+1!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ghost5 on January 03, 2020, 11:10:21 PM
I worked on the new stock I'm building for my QB I'm trying to get it back together. I just got new battery packs in for my good camera so I made some "tracer" pellets to hopefully make it easier to follow on scopecam.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 05, 2020, 02:27:45 PM
Did some work on the .30 RS Mini-carbine so I can see the gauge better.
Then did some test fitting on the .50 Sniper.
16+ inches of Donny HUSH!
By the way. That's my back room so you may understand how I can trip over stuff!
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7059)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 05, 2020, 02:42:14 PM
Quote from: Privateer on January 05, 2020, 02:27:45 PM
Did some work on the .30 RS Mini-carbine so I can see the gauge better.
Then did some test fitting on the .50 Sniper.
16+ inches of Donny HUSH!
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7059)
So is it "indoor friendly" or just "backyard friendly"?

Pretty dang cool, Jeff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 05, 2020, 02:46:44 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on January 05, 2020, 02:42:14 PM
So is it "indoor friendly" or just "backyard friendly"?

Pretty dang cool, Jeff.

I'll know in a day or so!
Only need it backyard friendly.
I plan to fire it with just the Emperor than add the 6.5" extension if needed.
I'll fire with no rounds first then probably tie a string to it to shoot a bullet!
Thing is cool but does scare me a bit!
 :o

I saw Lloyd-ss blow a chrony nearly to pieces with his .51 cal so I have a lot of respect for this .50!
250 bar is no joke!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 05, 2020, 03:17:36 PM
Quote from: Privateer on January 05, 2020, 02:46:44 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on January 05, 2020, 02:42:14 PM
So is it "indoor friendly" or just "backyard friendly"?

Pretty dang cool, Jeff.

I'll know in a day or so!
Only need it backyard friendly.
I plan to fire it with just the Emperor than add the 6.5" extension if needed.
I'll fire with no rounds first then probably tie a string to it to shoot a bullet!
Thing is cool but does scare me a bit!
 :o

I saw Lloyd-ss blow a chrony nearly to pieces with his .51 cal so I have a lot of respect for this .50!
250 bar is no joke!
Yeah, 250 bar is serious bee-knees.   I'd like a 520 FPS .50 along with some .50 wadcutters (hey, I can dream!) for squirrel duty, personally.  Something akin to what you have, just a stubby 12" barrel and 24" LDC :D  Does that make me a bad person?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 05, 2020, 08:22:41 PM
 Mounted one of then $20. bargain scopes on the Daisy 120 El Gamo, next is sight it in and post on the What did  you shoot today thread.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7063)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 06, 2020, 08:16:38 AM
I missed the end of this auction. https://www.ebay.com/itm/303427385836 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/303427385836?ul_noapp=true)It was my moms 86th birthday and I was at mom and dad's and thought about it too late. I actually probably would have just run the selling price higher and still lost the bid because it sold for near what I would have maxed out anyway. I have been looking for a Sheridan C02 for a while now.......................!Mom and dad deserve my attention so there is no regrets, I hope whoever got that Streak loves it though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on January 06, 2020, 08:27:01 AM
Weighed out pellets for the Prince to shoot. Having real success with the NOE .357 that is dropping 102gr pellets. Looking at keeping the group to 1" at 50yds, don't need to go any further because of the thick vegetation I hunt in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ohplnkr on January 07, 2020, 05:34:24 PM
Installed a cantilever scope mount on my Benji Trail .22..Just couldn't get comfortable with eye relief. Now all is good. Bought a tin of Crow Magnums and shot until fingers got numb..cold here. Never shot that many grains before...pretty accurate just had to hold over from my 14.3 grain scope settings...Good day👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 07, 2020, 07:56:01 PM
Did some tuning on my 22 cal marauder. Pulled the reg and lowered it a 100 bar. Think I need to throw a .161 TP in it to level it out a bit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 07, 2020, 07:58:32 PM
Pricing out parts for a PRod project for down the road, then comparing to the Kral NP-0x carbines.  Gut feeling tells me the Kral has more potential at a better price.  Looking at .25 and yeah, Kral just has their act together. 

I hope Crosman steps up with the PRod at some point
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 08, 2020, 07:45:57 PM
I attached some studs and made a leather sling for the Crosman 180.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKjvMFNz/IMG-20200108-153334992.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NyfZTcyv)
(https://i.postimg.cc/13wbtWTY/IMG-20200108-153404699.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k2MTYy7x)

I should have the seal kit tomorrow and can reseal it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 08, 2020, 10:52:51 PM
I put together my 2240 in near-stock format.  All it has is a Baker aluminum breech and a Davio extended probe/bolt handle.  Too cold to shoot CO2 outside, so maybe I'll dig up some o-rings and build a buffer/BStaley the next couple of days.

I'd love to build a stubby 2540.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 09, 2020, 02:22:04 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 03, 2020, 09:24:54 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 03, 2020, 07:44:16 PM
That's a really neat stock.

+1!
Made for an airsoft replica of the rare Beretta m93 Raffica iirc, and don't really have a great reputation for being very sturdy or being good when a cheek weld is wanted.

They are cool for sure though.
Personally I'd rather have something along the lines of a mini Uzi stock or an Mp5 stock.
Heck I'd really love a 2240 with a holster stock, the old school slab stock with strapped on leather flap holster like they made for the Luger pistol.
Now that would be sweet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 09, 2020, 09:17:33 AM
Quote from: Privateer on January 05, 2020, 02:27:45 PM
Did some work on the .30 RS Mini-carbine so I can see the gauge better.
Then did some test fitting on the .50 Sniper.
16+ inches of Donny HUSH!
By the way. That's my back room so you may understand how I can trip over stuff!
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7059)
Holy Mother-of-Moderator! You're obviously compensating for something  ;D
 
.....and its time to organize a hoarding intervention  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2020, 07:42:20 PM
Where I work, We have a retention pond behind the plant.
This summer a pair of Muskrats moved in, now there are 6.
Last week I made the comment to my Maintenance crew I should bring in an airgun to control the population.
 Today the Quality Manager came to me out of the blue and said... "So, you have airguns? I have been wanting one for the Starlings raiding my bird feeders.. are the quiet?"
 I felt obliged to give him a short lesson on air rifles.
I watched his eyes glaze over when I explained the difference in Multi-pumps, Co2, Springers, and PCPs...
 Sensing he was on sensory overload, I said "How about I bring you a simple break barrel to try" thinking one of my XS-12's.
 He said "Really, you have an extra?"
I responded with "Sure, last count I had 34..."
 His jaw hit the floor.

I got a live one here... time to throw a log on the fire.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 09, 2020, 07:49:10 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2020, 07:42:20 PM
Where I work, We have a retention pond behind the plant.
This summer a pair of Muskrats moved in, now there are 6.
Last week I made the comment to my Maintenance crew I should bring in an airgun to control the population.
 Today the Quality Manager came to me out of the blue and said... "So, you have airguns? I have been wanting one for the Starlings raiding my bird feeders.. are the quiet?"
 I felt obliged to give him a short lesson on air rifles.
I watched his eyes glaze over when I explained the difference in Multi-pumps, Co2, Springers, and PCPs...
 Sensing he was on sensory overload, I said "How about I bring you a simple break barrel to try" thinking one of my XS-12's.
 He said "Really, you have an extra?"
I responded with "Sure, last count I had 34..."
 His jaw hit the floor.

I got a live one here... time to throw a log on the fire.  ;)

With just 34 I don't think you have an "EXTRA".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2020, 07:56:40 PM
I know... right?
but the XS12 is a duplicate so I think I can spare it short term.
 ;)

*edit*
My sig line shows I am down to 29...
I know I did a bit of trading last year, but something is amiss.....
Time to re-inventory.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 09, 2020, 08:31:31 PM
After you get him hooked then you can introduce MP and PCP.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 09, 2020, 10:39:38 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2020, 07:56:40 PM
I know... right?
but the XS12 is a duplicate so I think I can spare it short term.
 ;)

*edit*
My sig line shows I am down to 29...
I know I did a bit of trading last year, but something is amiss.....
Time to re-inventory.

I inventoried my .177 pellets today, I have 28 varieties and a total on hand of about 17,000.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 09, 2020, 11:11:54 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 09, 2020, 08:31:31 PM
After you get him hooked then you can introduce MP and PCP.
yup. And he'll need a CO2 gun- the 2240 is fine, but show him a CCS 2400KT with a Rocker1 LDC- and mention the LW barrewl option, delivered to his home for  $150.  HOSPs and starlings?  Not a problem.

I concur with 34 being too low a number to honestly admit to "having a spare", but loaner, sure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 10, 2020, 12:50:29 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2020, 07:42:20 PM
Where I work, We have a retention pond behind the plant.
This summer a pair of Muskrats moved in, now there are 6.
Last week I made the comment to my Maintenance crew I should bring in an airgun to control the population.
 Today the Quality Manager came to me out of the blue and said... "So, you have airguns? I have been wanting one for the Starlings raiding my bird feeders.. are the quiet?"
 I felt obliged to give him a short lesson on air rifles.
I watched his eyes glaze over when I explained the difference in Multi-pumps, Co2, Springers, and PCPs...
 Sensing he was on sensory overload, I said "How about I bring you a simple break barrel to try" thinking one of my XS-12's.
 He said "Really, you have an extra?"
I responded with "Sure, last count I had 34..."
 His jaw hit the floor.

I got a live one here... time to throw a log on the fire.  ;)
I get the glazed over look and the wandering looks when I talk with other gun enthusiasts at work too.  It’s all about AR15s and AR10s and 6.5 Creedmoor or .338 Lapua or .308 or....  you get the point.  The I start in with airguns and and I can see that it’s gets dismissed.  I’m just waiting for the day when I can pair up my lowly .22 Streamline next to one of their .22 RF rifles and show them what it will do and how quiet it will do it.  Maybe someone will be impressed but really, I don’t care.  I’m having fun in my backyard with my people and that’s what matters to me.  I would like to build my own AR but I would probably never shoot it.  I bought a Ruger MKIV last year.  Ive shot it once, maybe twice.  Don’t remember exactly.  Now it just sits in the case like my other pistols and rifles.  I have a Ruger model 1 in .270 that I have NEVER even shot!  I haven’t shot my 7mm mag in years.  I have a 12 gauge shot gun that has never been fired!  I shoot some type of AIRGUN nearly everyday!  Crazy 😝
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 10, 2020, 09:58:52 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 10, 2020, 12:50:29 AM

I get the glazed over look and the wandering looks when I talk with other gun enthusiasts at work too.  It’s all about AR15s and AR10s and 6.5 Creedmoor or .338 Lapua or .308 or....  you get the point.  The I start in with airguns and and I can see that it’s gets dismissed.  I’m just waiting for the day when I can pair up my lowly .22 Streamline next to one of their .22 RF rifles and show them what it will do and how quiet it will do it.  Maybe someone will be impressed but really, I don’t care.  I’m having fun in my backyard with my people and that’s what matters to me.  I would like to build my own AR but I would probably never shoot it.  I bought a Ruger MKIV last year.  Ive shot it once, maybe twice.  Don’t remember exactly.  Now it just sits in the case like my other pistols and rifles.  I have a Ruger model 1 in .270 that I have NEVER even shot!  I haven’t shot my 7mm mag in years.  I have a 12 gauge shot gun that has never been fired!  I shoot some type of AIRGUN nearly everyday!  Crazy 😝
I get it! I get that glazed, bored out of my mind look as well when people talk to me about subjects or interests that just doesn't appeal to me. Trying to empathetic, I don't talk about my hobbies with others. If they happen to ask, I'll tell them, but won't go into much details, if any. If they inquire a bit more, I feed them a bit more. I try to gauge it that I don't become that person that goes on and on and can't pick up the fact that they have lost their audience.
I enjoy what I enjoy, and don't really feel the need to share it with everyone I know or meet. In regards to my hobbies, I don't mind at all be a recluse.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 10, 2020, 10:14:07 AM
I have a customer that has gone through the legal processes for building his own silencers; he rolls his own barrels for his AR builds, and he does a lot of long range coyote-popping for farmers and ranchers.  A couple years ago he showed me some coyote-footage at a short shot for him, ~ 200 yards- his iPhone was a couple fee away from the longest can I've ever seen on the tip of an AR (.300 Blackout) and all you heard is pop-snap.  So we talked a bit about that, then I showed pictures of my PP700 and some of the squirrel-kills as well as accuracy at 20 and 25 yards.  I figured he'd just kind of nod and move on, an instead he wanted to know all about my little air pistol; he was both impressed and excited.  Not six weeks later he told me he ordered a .25 Marauder and was using it for jacks and ground squirrels around the fleet facility.

I think some shooters are into the joy of the shot and appreciate anything with a trigger.  Others seem to prefer just waving around their calibers and gun collection as a erection-extension like your standard fare contractor-grade-special Bro-truck.

When I took my PP700 to the local range, I got the glazed eyes thing until people noticed the accuracy and the lack of noise. Sometimes, that's all it takes- that's when I bring up cost of ammo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 10, 2020, 10:15:30 AM
 I'm waiting for the Canadian Postman to deliver my .25 M-11  ;D < Wish he could of borrowed santas sleigh I could of had it overnight  ???
 Managed to keep it at the back of my mind till today , ok all I could think about for the last 3-4 days  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 10, 2020, 05:10:07 PM
Met up with Igolfat8 at Tim Hortons had breakfast today and talked airguns. I gave him some of my cast pellets to try out. Very nice and down to earth gent and I hope at some time we can get together when the weather breaks and do some shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 10, 2020, 07:56:10 PM
Finally got my 1377 back together- using an old crusty 760 pumper's barrel.  So old it is rifled.  Last I checked this barrel was a laser with JSB and Air Arms domes, but it's been a while.

Also said ixnay to the 2240; now it is a 1740 with my 1377's old barrel- known to be accurate with CM brown-box domes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 10, 2020, 10:11:36 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 10, 2020, 10:15:30 AM
I'm waiting for the Canadian Postman to deliver my .25 M-11  ;D < Wish he could of borrowed santas sleigh I could of had it overnight  ???
 Managed to keep it at the back of my mind till today , ok all I could think about for the last 3-4 days  ;)

  :( Apparently today is not Jan 10 in Collins, I will keep up hope for tomorrow  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 11, 2020, 10:33:32 AM
So far? I put my 24oz CO2 tank in the freezer.
Going to put it in an insulated bag and get a Bulk Refill today and want to get my moneys worth.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 11, 2020, 10:59:31 AM
Only one shot so far today. Wanted to see if the Polgmag would fit and load properly in the Bullboss' magazine. Yes!........as long as you don't fully seat them like regular pellets. It chambered fine.
I removed the bipod and see what I can do off-hand, now that I have a much lighter scope. I leaned my back against one of the deck leggings, and sent a Polymag down range. It made full contact with the squirrel silhouette resetting plate.....40yd down range. I'm satisfied!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 11, 2020, 12:21:27 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 11, 2020, 10:59:31 AM
Only one shot so far today. Wanted to see if the Polgmag would fit and load properly in the Bullboss' magazine. Yes!........as long as you don't fully seat them like regular pellets. It chambered fine.
I removed the bipod and see what I can do off-hand, now that I have a much lighter scope. I leaned my back against one of the deck leggings, and sent a Polymag down range. It made full contact with the squirrel silhouette resetting plate.....40yd down range. I'm satisfied!
Oops, wrong thread
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 11, 2020, 05:26:12 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 10, 2020, 10:11:36 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 10, 2020, 10:15:30 AM
I'm waiting for the Canadian Postman to deliver my .25 M-11  ;D < Wish he could of borrowed santas sleigh I could of had it overnight  ???
 Managed to keep it at the back of my mind till today , ok all I could think about for the last 3-4 days  ;)

  :( Apparently today is not Jan 10 in Collins, I will keep up hope for tomorrow  :D
OK I can stop quoting myself  now, it arrived and came out of the package about this fast..  .
https://youtu.be/uGi5QHAJrG4
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 11, 2020, 05:29:13 PM
I started the fun process of cutting down, crowning, cutting a leade, and drilling the TP on a new Crosman barrel for my 1377

Rain started before I could finish the leade so I put things away.  About that time some of Matt's (Insanity) wadcutters in .25 showed up via the mail, so I squeezed in 3 shots before I got soaked.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 11, 2020, 09:16:00 PM
Made a Walnut stock for my daisy 105b.
(https://i.postimg.cc/02NZRZ56/IMG-20200111-164208958.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s1t55Yhy)
Not perfect, but not bad and the shape is better than the little factory stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 11, 2020, 09:24:44 PM
"Not perfect, but not bad!"  ;)
I like it!   8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 11, 2020, 10:17:06 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on January 11, 2020, 10:06:30 PM
Came across these earlier... anyone have experience?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-5mm-22cal-PowerShot-Fast-Flight-Penetrator-Pellets-BB-Main-Shell-for-Airgun/254327302060?_trksid=p2504926.m5232.l9681 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-5mm-22cal-PowerShot-Fast-Flight-Penetrator-Pellets-BB-Main-Shell-for-Airgun/254327302060?_trksid=p2504926.m5232.l9681)



Oh and get into chat. Lol

look like a gimmick you can try it but I would not expect much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Luis Leon on January 12, 2020, 02:20:10 AM
Took a walk at the local farm with my Jack Russell Riley while toting and plinking with my Compatto...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on January 13, 2020, 07:28:04 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 11, 2020, 09:24:44 PM
"Not perfect, but not bad!"  ;)
I like it!   8)

Yeah, it looks pretty perfect to me!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 13, 2020, 10:56:55 PM
This past weekend, I got the new Yong Heng up and running. Everything went nice and smooth, except for the initial start-up. The garage was in the high 30's on Friday. So, the compressor trying to fire up for the very first time was slow going and tried the breaker about 10 times before it finally fired up. Since it was it's first run, I only wanted to run it for about 10min then change the oil.
Then next day, the temp got into the 60's, and this time, if only had to reset the breaker about 5 times. I ran it until the temp hit 60C, then shut it down and change the oil again. I let it rest for several hours while I went out to do other stuff. Later that evening, I'd fired it up again with it trying the breaker about 4 times. I got the 6.8L 300bar carbon fiber tank now up to 200bars.
On Sunday, the temp got into the upper 60's.  It only tried the breaker twice this time, and just as it got pass the 300bar mark, the burst disc blew. No biggie since it came with about 6 replacement discs. One more oil change before I put the tank to rest until the next time it's needed.
The tank was now nearly full, and ready to air up my guns. However, I'd found out the next day that the tank dropped down to just under 4000psi. At first I thought my regulator's bleeder wasn't on tight, but later, it occurred to me, the drop was most likely from the air coolng down inside the tank. Thus, dropping the pressure some.
Very happy with the YH so far. So far it's been a much better experience than the Vevor clone, and my garage doesn't stink of oil like it did with the Vevor. From what I'm hearing, it seems YH had improved their product from the first generation. Fingers cross it'll keep on getting on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 45Bravo on January 13, 2020, 11:25:58 PM
I wrote a couple of blogs for Pyramyd Air.
Trying to give Tom some content to use while he is at SHOT 2020.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 14, 2020, 08:32:12 PM
Spent the day working on detail for the upcoming fun shoot here in lower Alabama in May. I was doing this while at my desk at work so interuptions were plenty.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=167627.msg155879020#msg155879020 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=167627.msg155879020#msg155879020)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 17, 2020, 06:47:24 PM
Was on a Job Site in Cleveland today fixing things others had messed up.
A guy came up and asked about my truck and the cap.
As we chatted about it I mentioned that I had camped in it at Air Gun shoots.
That started about a half hour of talking about Air Guns!
Guy has a few and does know a bit so I told him about us and GTA.
Hope to see him sign up.
 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 17, 2020, 07:09:22 PM
I 3D printed a barrel band for my Gauntlet.  I found it on Thingiverse and thought I'd give it a try.  The ID was a bit too tight, but a little sanding opened it up enough to give a good snug fit over the air tube and shroud.  This thing really stiffened the barrel!  I referred the scope and was getting nice tight groups using H&N Sniper Mediums!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 45Bravo on January 17, 2020, 07:10:18 PM
I was setting the internal regulator on one of my 500 cc air force tanks to get it shooting at sub 10 ftlbs for backyard plinking and indoor pesting.

Fill it shoot it, drain it, adjust it, repeat.   

It emptied my pony fill bottle more than once below the reg pressure, so had to top it off while I was adjusting the regulator.

I would hook it to my omega super charger and it would be back at 4500 psi by the time I was ready to fill my 500 tank again.

I am so glad I got a quality compressor.

It sits in the corner and makes about as much noise as a dishwasher while filling. 

Sounds like a tv ad, but connect it, push the button and forget it. 

Ian
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 17, 2020, 07:35:28 PM
Sent a couple PM's to people in Murfreesboro, TN
I have to go baby sit a crew there for a few days next week so figured I'd try to hook up with them.
 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 17, 2020, 07:37:27 PM
I resealed a Crosman 44 and shot it a bit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 17, 2020, 07:59:44 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 17, 2020, 07:09:22 PM
I 3D printed a barrel band for my Gauntlet.  I found it on Thingiverse and thought I'd give it a try.  The ID was a bit too tight, but a little sanding opened it up enough to give a good snug fit over the air tube and shroud.  This thing really stiffened the barrel!  I referred the scope and was getting nice tight groups using H&N Sniper Mediums!

A 3d printer really opens up new opportunities doesn't it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 17, 2020, 09:01:55 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 17, 2020, 07:37:27 PM
I resealed a Crosman 44 and shot it a bit.

Here it is.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 45Bravo on January 17, 2020, 09:07:19 PM
I need to see about 3D printing a suppressor that is flat on the bottom.

To fill my AA t200 I have to take the reservoir off, and a standard suppressor (1 inch of or bigger) won’t work.

So either 7/8 inch max diameter, or flat on bottom for about 2 inches. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 17, 2020, 09:11:39 PM
Ian... look into a TKO. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 17, 2020, 09:12:56 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 17, 2020, 07:59:44 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 17, 2020, 07:09:22 PM
I 3D printed a barrel band for my Gauntlet.  I found it on Thingiverse and thought I'd give it a try.  The ID was a bit too tight, but a little sanding opened it up enough to give a good snug fit over the air tube and shroud.  This thing really stiffened the barrel!  I referred the scope and was getting nice tight groups using H&N Sniper Mediums!

A 3d printer really opens up new opportunities doesn't it?

It sure does!  Really enjoying this thing!  LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 17, 2020, 09:20:53 PM
I boxed up the Air Hawk elite II (what mouthful) for shipment back to Umarex.  Then I took the dogs for a walk down to the river.  Toted the 2100 in case we saw a cotton mouth.  Still feeling cruddy from the flu.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 17, 2020, 09:29:24 PM
I fondled groped massaged caressed hefted my Leshiy and found it worthy.

Then I looked at some of the my unused scopes and rings, as well as putting all my .22 pellets together.  Tomorrow might be a busy day :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 45Bravo on January 17, 2020, 09:43:22 PM
I have used many of theirs over the years.

And they do sell one for the s200/t200.

But A: want something different, LOOKING and unique.
And B: just wasn’t ready to spend the money on the TKO.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: francois.du.nord on January 17, 2020, 10:12:44 PM
I degassed my Stormrider and removed the manometers to silicone grease threads and tighten, all the better to eliminate leaks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 18, 2020, 06:10:02 AM
Quote from: 45Bravo on January 17, 2020, 09:07:19 PM
I need to see about 3D printing a suppressor that is flat on the bottom.

To fill my AA t200 I have to take the reservoir off, and a standard suppressor (1 inch of or bigger) won’t work.

So either 7/8 inch max diameter, or flat on bottom for about 2 inches.

I have found a square one on thingyverse.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 18, 2020, 07:14:56 AM
Going to run the 4 wheelers over to the site of the GTA Fun Shoot East coming up in May to take measurements and pics today..... rain permitting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on January 18, 2020, 11:58:25 AM
Emptied out the pellet trap, it was getting a little heavy to carry around. Needed more lead for the big bore guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 18, 2020, 12:00:58 PM
Quote from: avator on January 18, 2020, 07:14:56 AM
Going to run the 4 wheelers over to the site of the GTA Fun Shoot East coming up in May to take measurements and pics today..... rain permitting.

You need a waterproof camera so you don't need to worry about the rain.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on January 18, 2020, 12:56:32 PM
Scanning the internet for a new buy.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 18, 2020, 10:09:51 PM
Bent some sheet stainless to make two shelves for the pellet trap for the indoor game hunting.
 They are just taped in place for now to figure out the spacing. Then I will pull off the cover coating and screw them to the wood sides.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 18, 2020, 10:21:13 PM
Psshhh, you ain't got a hair on your butt if you don't shoot paintballs in the living room... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 18, 2020, 10:45:58 PM
Quote from: avator on January 18, 2020, 10:21:13 PM
Psshhh, you ain't got a hair on your butt if you don't shoot paintballs in the living room... ;D
If you dare wear short shorts, Nair wears short shorts.   Ha ha ha ha ha!  You are funny Bill.  Now Dinh will pop in with a picture of a man wearing short shorts!  😱😱😱
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 18, 2020, 10:51:40 PM
Removed the 2 tree rats that I shot the last couple or three days.

Targets (tree rats) are showing up a little more often, but seldom sit still long enough for a clean shot...   :(

Now, if I could shoot in my front yard or ANY of my many neighbors' yards... targets are still plentiful!  (sigh)

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 18, 2020, 11:33:16 PM
Quote from: BackStop on January 18, 2020, 10:51:40 PM
Removed the 2 tree rats that I shot the last couple or three days.

Targets (tree rats) are showing up a little more often, but seldom sit still long enough for a clean shot...   :(

Now, if I could shoot in my front yard or ANY of my many neighbors' yards... targets are still plentiful!  (sigh)

 
Deleted by me.  belongs on another gate
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on January 18, 2020, 11:36:02 PM
Quote from: BackStop on January 18, 2020, 10:51:40 PM
Removed the 2 tree rats that I shot the last couple or three days.

Targets (tree rats) are showing up a little more often, ... Now, if I could shoot in my front yard or ANY of my many neighbors' yards... targets are still plentiful!  (sigh)

Ain't that the truth!

Hang in there Kerry; at least you've got 55 yards of range to shoot.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 18, 2020, 11:37:44 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 18, 2020, 11:33:16 PM
Quote from: BackStop on January 18, 2020, 10:51:40 PM
Removed the 2 tree rats that I shot the last couple or three days.

Targets (tree rats) are showing up a little more often, but seldom sit still long enough for a clean shot...   :(

Now, if I could shoot in my front yard or ANY of my many neighbors' yards... targets are still plentiful!  (sigh)

 
Deleted by me.  belongs on another gate

Really?  Things that make you go Hmmm...  (chuckle)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 18, 2020, 11:39:37 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on January 18, 2020, 11:36:02 PM
Quote from: BackStop on January 18, 2020, 10:51:40 PM
Removed the 2 tree rats that I shot the last couple or three days.

Targets (tree rats) are showing up a little more often, ... Now, if I could shoot in my front yard or ANY of my many neighbors' yards... targets are still plentiful!  (sigh)

Ain't that the truth!

Hang in there Kerry; at least you've got 55 yards of range to shoot.

Archie

Thanks Archie!   Yeah, there is the plus side that I have been successful eradicating a LOT of tree rats.

Then there is the minus side that I don't get as many targets as I would like.   The only time I shoot paper is to check accuracy.  (smile)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 18, 2020, 11:48:08 PM
Raining today!  Again!
So I decided to restock my paper targets that I was getting low on. I ended up printing around 500 sheets (various targets).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 18, 2020, 11:50:10 PM
Looking at these rifles from Benjamin:


(https://i.imgur.com/QtYUXR7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oLbsMsp.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/saECTGx.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 18, 2020, 11:54:07 PM
The furniture is said to be walnut (Turkish).

They look nice and with side levers.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 18, 2020, 11:55:36 PM
Quote from: avator on January 18, 2020, 10:21:13 PM
Psshhh, you ain't got a hair on your butt if you don't shoot paintballs in the living room... ;D

I have some I can donate...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 18, 2020, 11:56:02 PM
The Kratos kinda looks like a RAW  ;D..


(https://i.imgur.com/saECTGx.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 18, 2020, 11:56:11 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 18, 2020, 11:50:10 PM
Looking at these rifles from Benjamin:


(https://i.imgur.com/QtYUXR7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oLbsMsp.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/saECTGx.jpg)
:o
Really?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 18, 2020, 11:58:02 PM
Lol!

Maybe they are coming out this year.

Benjamin/Crosman does listen to us consumers, lol!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 12:00:44 AM
Those are some very nice looking rifles!  The pup looks very close to the Wildcat.

Maybe more like the Dream Pup?

(http://[url=https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjO2J3s447nAhWRKn0KHXRRD0wQjRx6BAgBEAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsairrifles.com%2FFX-Dream-Pup-Synthetic_p_168.html&psig=AOvVaw0Cp443UkSa3fon83oUEHNE&ust=1579492926198068]https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjO2J3s447nAhWRKn0KHXRRD0wQjRx6BAgBEAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsairrifles.com%2FFX-Dream-Pup-Synthetic_p_168.html&psig=AOvVaw0Cp443UkSa3fon83oUEHNE&ust=1579492926198068[/url])
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 12:09:28 AM
They do look similar.

One thing nice about these Benjamins is that the stocks are Turkish Walnut---or so they say.

Perhaps Crosman Engineer who is a member of this forum can enlighten us.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 12:12:00 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 12:09:28 AM
They do look similar.

One thing nice about these Benjamins is that the stocks are Turkish Walnut---or so they say.

Perhaps Crosman Engineer who is a member of this forum can enlighten us.
Where did you find these Richard?  I’m going to go look for them now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 12:16:22 AM
From Pyramyd Air, sir  ;D..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 12:20:25 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 12:16:22 AM
From Pyramyd Air, sir  ;D..
Thank you!  I went to Crosman and didn’t see anything.  Not that I need one but I am curious. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 12:24:06 AM
Perhaps Crosman Engineer will chime in eventually, Mr. Brett.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 12:32:41 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 12:24:06 AM
Perhaps Crosman Engineer will chime in eventually, Mr. Brett.
I didn’t find it at PA either???   I looked through Crosman, through Benjamin and searched for Akela.  Nothing came up.  Secret archive somewhere I’m guessing.  Not on the home page banners either.  Going to go hunt again!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 19, 2020, 12:48:24 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 12:32:41 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 12:24:06 AM
Perhaps Crosman Engineer will chime in eventually, Mr. Brett.
I didn’t find it at PA either???   I looked through Crosman, through Benjamin and searched for Akela.  Nothing came up.  Secret archive somewhere I’m guessing.  Not on the home page banners either.  Going to go hunt again!

I think that must have been an OOPs post that was quickly taken down, probably suppose to wait for a shot show reveal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 12:53:27 AM
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-cayden-pcp-air-rifle?m=5158 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-cayden-pcp-air-rifle?m=5158)

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-akela-pcp-air-rifle?m=5159 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-akela-pcp-air-rifle?m=5159)

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-kratos-air-pcp-air-rifle?m=5160 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-kratos-air-pcp-air-rifle?m=5160)

 ;D

Look at its prices below  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 12:55:03 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 12:53:27 AM
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-cayden-pcp-air-rifle?m=5158 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-cayden-pcp-air-rifle?m=5158)

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-akela-pcp-air-rifle?m=5159 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-akela-pcp-air-rifle?m=5159)

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-kratos-air-pcp-air-rifle?m=5160 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-kratos-air-pcp-air-rifle?m=5160)

 ;D

Look at its prices below  ;D

What prices below?   You lost me...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 01:09:14 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.

Nope, no prices that I can see.   Is the *recently viewed* section what YOU have recently viewed?   I don't see a recently viewed section on PA.

All I see is that all of those links say "not available".

Of course, it might be that I don't have a registered account on PA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on January 19, 2020, 01:48:06 AM
Measured out a 100 yard shooting range on my property. Soon as I get my LDC I'm going to try and join the NUH club with my sumatra.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 01:50:29 AM
Quote from: Robert Feddeler on January 19, 2020, 01:48:06 AM
Measured out a 100 yard shooting range on my property. Soon as I get my LDC I'm going to try and join the NUH club with my sumatra.

I'm jealous!   Not just about the Sumatra, but that you have 100 yards available to shoot on your property!

My 55 yard extreme range involves shooting across and onto my neighbor's property!   I have his permission... but still.   ;) :o ::) ;D

Not to mention that he is a renter... so that situation may change if he moves...  (sigh)

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Not seeing anything for prices either.
Since you can see the price, would you mind telling me the proposed price for the Aleka?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Not seeing anything for prices either.
Since you can see the price, would you mind telling me the proposed price for the Aleka?

Here you go.

Up late eh?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 01:57:01 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Not seeing anything for prices either.
Since you can see the price, would you mind telling me the proposed price for the Aleka?

Here you go.

For some reason, I just dramatically lost all interest...  (chuckle)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:58:37 AM
Quote from: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 01:57:01 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Not seeing anything for prices either.
Since you can see the price, would you mind telling me the proposed price for the Aleka?

Here you go.

For some reason, I just dramatically lost all interest...  (chuckle)
That’s over the top!  Current top end stuff doesn’t ask near that much. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 02:02:02 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:58:37 AM
Quote from: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 01:57:01 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Not seeing anything for prices either.
Since you can see the price, would you mind telling me the proposed price for the Aleka?

Here you go.

For some reason, I just dramatically lost all interest...  (chuckle)
That’s over the top!  Current top end stuff doesn’t ask near that much.

Hey, I am happy with the Freedoms I have (sort of) and none of them cost much more than $300.


Of course, just like the old Sears Catalog (wish book) I like to look at the higher end stuff and *dream*.

However, I know the reality is probably just like it was with the Sears *wish book*.   The anticipation and fantasizing is almost ALWAYS better than the reality.  (grin)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 02:06:21 AM
Quote from: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 01:57:01 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Not seeing anything for prices either.
Since you can see the price, would you mind telling me the proposed price for the Aleka?

Here you go.

For some reason, I just dramatically lost all interest...  (chuckle)
+1
I figured Benjamin, so maybe $800. But, this is like asking $100k for a Kia.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 02:09:58 AM
Quote from: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 02:02:02 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:58:37 AM
Quote from: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 01:57:01 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Not seeing anything for prices either.
Since you can see the price, would you mind telling me the proposed price for the Aleka?

Here you go.

For some reason, I just dramatically lost all interest...  (chuckle)
That’s over the top!  Current top end stuff doesn’t ask near that much.

Hey, I am happy with the Freedoms I have (sort of) and none of them cost much more than $300.


Of course, just like the old Sears Catalog (wish book) I like to look at the higher end stuff and *dream*.

However, I know the reality is probably just like it was with the Sears *wish book*.   The anticipation and fantasizing is almost ALWAYS better than the reality.  (grin)
Yep!

I have some nice stuff but it definitely is NOT needed.  I’m sure I could do what I do (except for the long range stuff) with a simple springer of even something like the Daisy 880.  It is nice to have some nice stuff but it’s just that... stuff.  I let my kids, family and friends shoot all of it when we get together so it’s not just for me.  It’s nice to let everybody in on the fun!

To add to this, I have found the buy once, cry once principle to be true for me.

“The bitterness of low quality remains long after the sweetness of low price has been forgotten”
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 02:13:39 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 02:09:58 AM
Quote from: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 02:02:02 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:58:37 AM
Quote from: BackStop on January 19, 2020, 01:57:01 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Not seeing anything for prices either.
Since you can see the price, would you mind telling me the proposed price for the Aleka?

Here you go.

For some reason, I just dramatically lost all interest...  (chuckle)
That’s over the top!  Current top end stuff doesn’t ask near that much.

Hey, I am happy with the Freedoms I have (sort of) and none of them cost much more than $300.


Of course, just like the old Sears Catalog (wish book) I like to look at the higher end stuff and *dream*.

However, I know the reality is probably just like it was with the Sears *wish book*.   The anticipation and fantasizing is almost ALWAYS better than the reality.  (grin)
Yep!

I have some nice stuff but it definitely is NOT needed.  I’m sure I could do what I do (except for the long range stuff) with a simple springer of even something like the Daisy 880.  It is nice to have some nice stuff but it’s just that... stuff.  I let my kids, family and friends shoot all of it when we get together so it’s not just for me.  It’s nice to let everybody in on the fun!

Getting others involved is why I bought 24 Beeman P17s.   Just *delivered* 4 more today.   Well, he actually came here because my car is not worthy of more than very short trips.  ::) :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 19, 2020, 06:23:52 AM
Here I was all giddy seeing the Kratos...
Then I saw the price.  :o :-X :'(

BTW: I can see the prices, you have to view more than one on the same tab without leaving the PA site or opening a new tab, then you will see the "recently viewed".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 19, 2020, 06:49:19 AM
The problem with buy once, cry once is that it sets a personal bar, so to speak. Now you have experienced the current best. Everything else seems sub par... until the next greatest thing comes out. Then you buy twice and cry twice... or just cry again for having spent the wad on the first one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on January 19, 2020, 07:21:40 AM
Since we have dreary, rainy weather here this morning, I will melt down what I cleaned out of my pellet trap yesterday and make some more pellets for the Prince.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 11:53:46 AM
I am sure those are not the prices for the Benjamins as they have always been known to be affordable.

I have seen items on ebay go 10x higher, even more, when they are not in stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 19, 2020, 12:50:59 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:04:08 AM
If you look at the link, there are prices of these guns below the specs--in the recently viewed section..

Dunno if you can see it though.
Not seeing anything for prices either.
Since you can see the price, would you mind telling me the proposed price for the Aleka?

I wonder.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 19, 2020, 01:06:57 PM
Those prices are probably just place holders till they get an actual price.  Their software may not let them post ads if all the required fields aren't populated.  So instead of inadvertently putting in a price that's too low, they but in something way high knowing it will be far less, but still populates the field.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on January 19, 2020, 01:10:19 PM
New Scope for the Gen I, .25 Marauder..
Hawke 4.5-14 Tactical Sidewinder..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on January 19, 2020, 01:23:29 PM
So it's been really cold here in Maryville, and I tried as much as I could to not wander out of the house with occasional open door shooting into the 25 yard ringers.  I had to reset them from being whacked out with the ice storm and me shooting them alot with the HW80K .22.  I had switched from HN Trophy to HN Long Range Target pellets, and I grabbed a pellet from the JSB Exact .22 pellets and shot that at a ringer ready to ring and swing up.  I'm controlling my breathing telling myself to "slow down" because "I have all the time in the world to make this shot."

The wires never settled but began a pattern about the target and I realized the most accurate shots I've fired are the ones where the trigger is not pulled too fast and so there I was on the brink of the ONE SHOT and I wanted to make that shot before I started using the .22 on real squirrels.  Yes this rifle is bloodless right now but I felt I really had to be sure I could pick up the rifle ONCE and hit the target.  WHACK the target is slammed up and the rifle goes back to its corner and I feel good.  I pick up the rifle the next morning and take another ONE SHOT just like the previous and WHACK the target is hit.  I do that with 5 pellets spaced half a day or hours apart from each other. 

Now this has never happened to me before; Somewhere before 5 shots like this are up the rifle I am using misses and the sequence stops way short of me feeling good.

So this is the airgun thing I've been doing for a few days around here, and I almost don't want to use it against a squirrel and still use the FWB instead.
So this thing is called the "Long Range Hunter" and it has yet to "hunt".   But the only hunting around here are the abundant squirrels within 40 yards.

Well now it has become my most frequent shooting air rifle and it seems to only get better.  Another pellet that works!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 19, 2020, 01:28:06 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 19, 2020, 01:06:57 PM
Those prices are probably just place holders till they get an actual price.  Their software may not let them post ads if all the required fields aren't populated.  So instead of inadvertently putting in a price that's too low, they but in something way high knowing it will be far less, but still populates the field.

Your analysis is probably spot on, Paul sir  ;D..

It would be dumb to put those price tags when they do come out.

I personally think they would be close to the MROD's price.

The Turkish Walnut is a good choice and adds a bit of class to these guns.

I like Crosmans/Benjamins because of their parts support.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 19, 2020, 02:22:38 PM
 Remember they have to compete with Kral, offerings  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2020, 07:27:26 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2020, 06:49:19 AM
The problem with buy once, cry once is that it sets a personal bar, so to speak. Now you have experienced the current best. Everything else seems sub par... until the next greatest thing comes out. Then you buy twice and cry twice... or just cry again for having spent the wad on the first one.
True, very true.  That’s why I like the bottom quote better.  We almost always by more than one when it comes to airguns.    I’ve bought once and cried once, one too many times and I’ll probably do it again.  Ha ha ha! 

Bottom quote
“The bitterness of low quality remains long after the sweetness of low price has been forgotten”
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 19, 2020, 07:34:38 PM
I tore into my urban to see what the hammer and such looks like in attempt to figure out a way to power it up and lose what little fart is left after putting on a Rocker1 LDC. My conclusion is I really like this gun my goals will not be met easily and I beleave it will be best to use it as my PCP plinker and try to get as many shots as possible out of a fill. I think possibly a lighter hammer spring would help with that for short distance shooting. If I back the preload out as far as I can I get around 40 shots that are still very accurate at a short range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 07:41:20 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 19, 2020, 07:34:38 PM
I tore into my urban to see what the hammer and such looks like in attempt to figure out a way to power it up and lose what little fart is left after putting on a Rocker1 LDC. My conclusion is I really like this gun my goals will not be met easily and I beleave it will be best to use it as my PCP plinker and try to get as many shots as possible out of a fill. I think possibly a lighter hammer spring would help with that for short distance shooting. If I back the preload out as far as I can I get around 40 shots that are still very accurate at a short range.
I think you should do a thread on this, Matt.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 19, 2020, 07:50:18 PM
 I moved some scopes, had a Monstrum 2-6 FFP that I took off my ATP tactical, and replaced with ATN N/V, and took the Tasco off the M11 and mounted the Monstrum, still need to do a sight in on both.
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 19, 2020, 11:23:24 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 19, 2020, 07:41:20 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 19, 2020, 07:34:38 PM
I tore into my urban to see what the hammer and such looks like in attempt to figure out a way to power it up and lose what little fart is left after putting on a Rocker1 LDC. My conclusion is I really like this gun my goals will not be met easily and I beleave it will be best to use it as my PCP plinker and try to get as many shots as possible out of a fill. I think possibly a lighter hammer spring would help with that for short distance shooting. If I back the preload out as far as I can I get around 40 shots that are still very accurate at a short range.
I think you should do a thread on this, Matt.

I may as going power is out esp with a 15" barrel but accurate 10y with a high shot count is doable. I want to see the valve out of the gun and it was not playing nice to come out so I didnt force it. I know most people have not done any mods to a Urban that I can find any detail on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 20, 2020, 12:30:39 AM
Polished the trigger and sear contact points to a mirror finish, shortened the spring by over compressing it, lubed contact points with Moly paste on (2) P1377 and (1) P1322.

Don't know why picture is upside down.   :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 20, 2020, 08:45:16 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on January 20, 2020, 12:30:39 AM
Don't know why picture is upside down.   :-\
It does go right side up, if you click on it to enlarge it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 20, 2020, 08:58:39 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 20, 2020, 08:45:16 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on January 20, 2020, 12:30:39 AM
Don't know why picture is upside down.   :-\
It does go right side up, if you click on it to enlarge it.
Wow, that's cool. Weird,  but cool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on January 23, 2020, 11:00:26 AM
Just jumped to continue with playing catch up after my 4 month absence on the forum.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 23, 2020, 11:03:22 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on January 23, 2020, 11:00:26 AM
Just jumped to continue with playing catch up after my 4 month absence on the forum.

I hear ya!   Even a few days makes it hard to *catch up* with the replies to posts you have made... not to mention the new posts that you have not even seen yet!!!

chuckle
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on January 23, 2020, 11:40:04 AM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on January 23, 2020, 11:00:26 AM
Just jumped to continue with playing catch up after my 4 month absence on the forum.
Don, it is good to have you back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on January 23, 2020, 03:36:22 PM
Widened the dirt back stop Burm for my 75 yard range with my tractor or the money pit as my wife likes to call it. Lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 23, 2020, 08:26:03 PM
Put the steel breech I bought from gc208 on my 1377 this afternoon, then added a Crosman LPA MIM rear sight. I stepped outside to see how much I would have to adjust them. Well to my surprise, at 10 yards it is shooting only 1/4" high and 1/4" to the right. I'm happy,  I'll fine tune them another day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 23, 2020, 08:53:38 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on January 23, 2020, 11:00:26 AM
Just jumped to continue with playing catch up after my 4 month absence on the forum.

Welcome home Don... My S400 kept whispering about you, asking me what's up.... Sadly I had no answer.
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Manning on January 23, 2020, 11:42:05 PM
Finally broke through my personal 500 point barrier in 10m air rifle.  505/600. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 24, 2020, 12:58:02 AM
Swapped a Hawke Sport HD 3x9-40 scope out for a Hawke Airmax 4-12x40 on the .22 R9.  It has much clearer glass and a fine/nice reticle (AMX) in it.  This rifle deserves better glass in it and now it has some. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: truck driver on January 24, 2020, 10:30:10 AM
After searching the old Yellow archives for TO1 post I tackled my 54 TO1 trigger since it had been driving me nuts trying to get a good clean trigger pull with out creep.
This was the second time I have been into the trigger to clean things up and try to improve it.
After flushing the the trigger with electric contact cleaner to get all the residue grease and scale out of it(dry oil) I took the trigger blade out along with the safety and the two sears.
I didn't take the bird cage apart and left it alone feeling the contact cleaner had done the job of cleaning it.
I used a flat blade screw driver to work the cage like the piston stem would so I could feel for roughness and see that it was moving freely.
I polished the contact surfaces of the second stage and first stage sear with using 600 grit wet dry sand paper folded over a flat needle file and stoned the leading edge of the second stage with a stone since it was left very rough from when it came out of the shear.

I also paid close attention to the first stage hook and polished the contact surfaces with the 600 grit paper.
The factory heat treat left these surfaces rough as sand paper and need to be polished but not to the point of cutting threw the heat treat so go slow and use very fine stones or wet dry sand paper, no power tools.
After making sure that the bird cage was dry I lubed the three balls with Ultimox and worked the cage by hand to work the lubricant into the cage and on the return spring on top.
Lubed and assembled the first and second stage sears along with the safety spring and put them back into the pack. I cocked the pack suing the screw driver and released it with applying pressure with my finger to feel the two sears working on each other for smoothness.
Before tear down I had replaced the first stage screw with a longer screw for more adjustment. With this longer screw you can create many problems from failure to completely latching to not latching at all. The trick is to find the correct depth which will allow everything to work right you can also bypass the safety with the longer screw
Screw it in till you bypass the safety and back it off a 1/4 turn which should let the safety work.
I also replaced the second stage screw with a longer screw and adjusted it to create a single stage pull which also gave me a light, clean, crisp, creep free trigger pull. I haven't weighed it yet but it feels around 1-2 lbs.
The clean crisp creep free break is what is most important.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 25, 2020, 01:05:29 PM
  I have a XSP 120D  (forunner of the P17)  that came (as an extra)in a trade a while back.  Seemed to work when it wanted to.
 It was the seals, and I finally received  some today, that I had purchased from ebay.

There is a great video on YT, by a Rick Coleman, that shows you the complete tear down and re assembly of the P17.

So,after getting the seals this morning, I got it back up and running!
 WOW! now it has some  pressure. lol ;D ;D ;D
  Don't know if Mr Coleman is a member here, but if he is, "Thanks! and a hat tip to you,Sir"!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on January 25, 2020, 02:31:19 PM
Disassembled my Artemis LR700W once again, disassembled its valve, cleaned everything, tried to guess where it could leak, checked and cleaned the poppets, changed an O'ring, slightly stretched the internal spring (who knows...), reassembled everything, checked how long it would keep pressure after 4 strokes. About 5 mn.
Next hobby : marbles. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on January 25, 2020, 02:31:50 PM
Put a Nikon Prostaff .22 Rimfire 4-12X on my HW80 .25.  It had a Beeman 4X in a ZR mount and now the Nikon is in the recoiless mount. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sobdiver on January 25, 2020, 04:56:04 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on January 25, 2020, 01:05:29 PM
  I have a XSP 120D  (forunner of the P17)  that came (as an extra)in a trade a while back.  Seemed to work when it wanted to.
 It was the seals, and I finally received  some today, that I had purchased from ebay.

There is a great video on YT, by a Rick Coleman, that shows you the complete tear down and re assembly of the P17.

So,after getting the seals this morning, I got it back up and running!
 WOW! now it has some  pressure. lol ;D ;D ;D
  Don't know if Mr Coleman is a member here, but if he is, "Thanks! and a hat tip to you,Sir"!

I am a new member here and glad the video was helpful and your gun is now holding some pressure!  I shared the video under the China/Asian Airgun Gate
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 25, 2020, 06:36:26 PM
Saw it on YT many times, didn't know until contact with you, that it was on the China Gate. Many Thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 25, 2020, 10:31:36 PM
 I took my Airforce Escape UL .22 for a walk in the snowy woods, did spot 1 squirrel 200 yards out but he vanished when I tried to close in on him some, no other sightings or tracks in the fresh snow. So I did a little target shooting , and then cut a truck load of firewood, plenty of that to be found :)
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on January 25, 2020, 10:42:44 PM
Put the MVM (muzzle velocity meter) on the end of #1 (below) to re-check MV.

It was lower than what I list below on low power, running about 710fps instead of ~730fps.

So, I cranked the HS another half turn in...

Well, that didn't do much for the low power setting.   It did go to ~720fps on low, but is now shooting between 950 and 960fps on high!?!?!?

Maybe I need to look into an alternative hammer spring?

I do leave it cocked, so maybe the HS has taken a different set because of that.

However, in order to leave the magazine IN the AG and have it ready to shoot at a moments notice, I can't leave it uncocked.

Yeah, I know, just leave the magazine out of the gun until needed, but then I would miss quite a few shots as I would forget there is no magazine in the AG and go through all the motions up to shooting only to find out that I have no ammo in the gun and have to find the magazine, etc, etc, etc...  LOL!

Oh well, since I almost always shoot on low power, I may just turn up the HS a little more and not worry so much about the high power setting as it is only used less than 1% of the time.  ;)

BTW, yes, I did try different pressures.   From 3600psi down to about 3000psi, it shot lower FPS on low and high.   From about 3000psi to ~2200psi, it shot like it was regulated.

Both on high and low power.   The only difference being that I got more consistent shots (~10) on low power than on high power.  (~5 or 6)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on January 26, 2020, 08:49:16 AM
I ended up getting an HW44 with suppressor in .22.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: robtmc on January 26, 2020, 06:16:50 PM
Gave up on an old POS 1.25-4.5X "Vector Optics" scope on my Disco.  It looked much more appropriate than the huge UTG 3-9X50mm.

But it is an unreliable thing, zero always shifting.   Think you have it zeroed and it starts hitting 1" low and to the right.

I do better with the Williams aperture sights.  Too bad, it is a nifty little scope with IR.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 26, 2020, 07:54:18 PM
It rained all day here so I decided to add to my reactive target inventory.  I drilled a 3/16" hole in these 3" stainless steel discs.  I cut 8" lengths of the 1/8" galvanized rods and bent each end to enable me to hang the discs.
I will paint them the first chance I get so the pellet hits show up better.

I place these from 20 yards to 50 yards, on the ground or hanging from tree to simulate tree rats.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 26, 2020, 07:55:05 PM
Chrono'ed my "Gun Show Get" vintage Beeman R10.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on January 26, 2020, 08:19:38 PM
Laughing at the antics going on here on GTA. If nothing else, ya'll are somebody's entertainment for the night. Carry On! ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on January 27, 2020, 02:19:33 PM
Made a new pellet trap.
I filled the other one up.
It had 25 pounds of duct seal.
About 10 years worth of shooting in the yard..
It weighed over 100 pounds when I tossed it.
This one is 12” X 12” and has only 18 pounds of duct seal.
$54.00 worth... :-\:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 27, 2020, 03:39:29 PM
Handpumped the Leshiy to 270 bar after back off the hammer spring 4 clicks.

Glad I've been doing my pushups!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 27, 2020, 04:49:42 PM
Seeing up a "proper" airgun range.  Me and the men are going to asking some lead!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 27, 2020, 05:46:18 PM
Adjusted the reg lower, back off HST a little more.  Leshiy now sending 21.14 grain Barracudas at 560-ish- nearly ideal energy for my needs doing 14.72 FPE@muzzle  This is better.  Still a little loud for my personal tastes but I was planning on addressing that when I get a 350mm barrel. 

I'm done handpumping for now.  Tomorrow I'll play a little more with hammer spring tension.  Incidentally, the Barracudas shoot alright.  Tomorrow I'll try the Crow Mags.  Once I get velocity settled and can tweak HST for efficiency, I'll start testing in earnest.  May be a couple weeks, but that's fine.  I want to get it shooting 14 to 15 FPE with the 250 mm barrel, and I got it there.  I also found I can go well north of 30 and still keep accuracy at 40 yards with JSB Ultra Shocks.  Before I bother really trying to see what accuracy this is capable of, I need to invest in a better bipod.  The glass it is wearing works perfect for the role.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2020, 07:16:13 PM
Searched the "interwebz" for info on a Beeman C1 I just bought....
So little info out there. Seems to be a Webley imported by Doc Beeman back in the day.
Ahh... the thrill of the chase. ;)

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The Beeman Carbine C1 is indeed a precision tool - but a handful of dynamite - the field shooter's dream

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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 28, 2020, 07:24:04 PM
 Wow HD I think that predates the interweb  :o
Umm airgun related ... I'll git back ta yas  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2020, 08:08:39 PM
As I say to all the young pups at work...
Analog vs Digital.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 29, 2020, 12:35:02 AM
 I did manage to shoot 6 of my pumpers and one of my pcps , 7 shots fired total  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 29, 2020, 07:42:51 AM
Trying to get my Fortitude tuned and fighting with hammer spring binding and valve lock. I was so frustrated and disappointed yesterday that it almost had a fatal accident. I just put it away and plan on continuing today. Maybe I'm just expecting too much from this little rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 29, 2020, 09:16:36 AM
Scott, that C-1 will become your favorite springer.  I have no doubt in my mind.  I've been saying it's a bucket-list airgun since I joined, and it still is.  So congratulations!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 29, 2020, 09:31:27 AM
Thanks Peter!
 It is shipping today from Texas. ETA is Saturday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 29, 2020, 04:32:16 PM
I have the Xisico XSP 120D that came as a bonus in a trade.  The other day I wrote about doing the tear down and replacing seals.
I went a bit further today. The upper, just behind the rear sight and on the right side of the catch, was missing a piece of plastic.
 So basically every time I sighted I was looking into a hole. :o

 I dug around and found a piece of steel banding,(from when I worked in a shop) and thought that would work pretty good.
Gorilla glued it in place,on the outside, and shaped it with my files.
Then on the inside, I JB welded, fill in some of the missing plastic.
 All filed/sanded to shape, I used some bluing on the steel banding.  Satisfied my tinker itch.... ;D

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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 29, 2020, 05:39:56 PM
My Leshiy has a slow leak.  Contemplating if I care enough to bother fixing it.  At the moment, nope.  :)

Also started packing airgun gear/pellets/guns in preparation for moving Friday and this weekend.  I'll have to build a new pellet trap, but no rush!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 29, 2020, 06:00:52 PM
It rained all day today, I just sat and stared at them...   :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 30, 2020, 08:55:24 AM
Going over and over in my mind as to what gun or guns will be dedicated RV guns.
Pumpers, Springers, C02.
Pretty sure there will be a PCP/Hand pump bugout kit.
There is an adequate storage place under the bed that is always dry. I can fashion a rack of sorts in there to keep them secure.... I can also add a false drop in floor to keep them very secure...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on January 30, 2020, 11:35:07 AM
Took apart the Leshiy air tube, removed the EDMU (electronic gauge), lubed O-rings after giving a good cleaning, checked reg o-ring and then cleaned/lubed, then reassembled.  I can live with losing 5 bar/day.  Later (during lunch) I'm going to try some NSA 17.5 slugs and see how they fare.  Running only 15 FPE-ish on them so a bit low, but that's fine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on January 31, 2020, 09:11:38 AM
Thought about how to do Iron sights, on my "truck gun"

I picked up a Crosman Summit. Cool they put metal sights. But the rear sight is crooked, and the front sight is only held by tension of the thread protector. So I cannot trust them one bit. I put a muzzle brake that acts as a cocking aid. There was a set screw hole, almost like they meant it to put a post front sight. But with a 1/2" long post, and the factory rear sight. 10ft it was bang on, 18M it was 4" high. I thought about putting a rear peep because I dislike V notch sights. But I think I'll run into the same issue. Cannot put the rear sight down enough. And don't really want  a 3/4" tall post, that snag on stuff.

Guess it's crying for a one piece base and a Hawke 4x32 AO. Like to get a dang pigeon this year.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on January 31, 2020, 03:29:16 PM
New Scope and wheel for the TX200 so I checked the speed with its favorite pellet...
Low 901
High 918
Avg 910
SD 5
FPE 15.89

10 shots.
Three below 910 and if I remember pellets fit very loose.
Now to finish marking the wheel.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Papy_Yosh on January 31, 2020, 06:32:22 PM
Made a new band with and without o-ring for the FX WC .25 and .30
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 31, 2020, 08:10:05 PM
Feeling very frustrated after work I went out behind the house and punched a dozen holes in an expired can of corn at 30 yards with my Hatsan 125.  It's very satisfying.  A loud SMACK when the pellet arrives and a spray of yellow kernels.  Very satisfying. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 31, 2020, 08:13:34 PM
Quote from: avator on January 30, 2020, 08:55:24 AM
Going over and over in my mind as to what gun or guns will be dedicated RV guns.
Pumpers, Springers, C02.
Pretty sure there will be a PCP/Hand pump bugout kit.
There is an adequate storage place under the bed that is always dry. I can fashion a rack of sorts in there to keep them secure.... I can also add a false drop in floor to keep them very secure...  ;)
I've heard a few sad stories over the years from RV'ers.  Hide em.  That's my advice. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on February 01, 2020, 02:45:50 AM
Quote from: RobertMcC on January 31, 2020, 09:11:38 AM
Thought about how to do Iron sights, on my "truck gun"

I picked up a Crosman Summit. Cool they put metal sights. But the rear sight is crooked, and the front sight is only held by tension of the thread protector. So I cannot trust them one bit. I put a muzzle brake that acts as a cocking aid. There was a set screw hole, almost like they meant it to put a post front sight. But with a 1/2" long post, and the factory rear sight. 10ft it was bang on, 18M it was 4" high. I thought about putting a rear peep because I dislike V notch sights. But I think I'll run into the same issue. Cannot put the rear sight down enough. And don't really want  a 3/4" tall post, that snag on stuff.

Guess it's crying for a one piece base and a Hawke 4x32 AO. Like to get a dang pigeon this year.

File the rear sight down, then file the notch back in
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on February 01, 2020, 09:08:32 AM
I spent the whole day working on my Fortitude to eliminate the hammer from binding in the tube. Patience is definitely a virtue when dealing with such issues.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 01, 2020, 10:02:56 AM
So far this morning I dug out one of my remaining Kruger 3-9X32 AO scopes from the old ebay bulk-buy and mounted it on my new-2-me Beeman C1.
 These C1's have a reportedly harsh shot cycle and these Kruger scopes have held up well on springers for me. Once the house is empty I will zero it in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on February 01, 2020, 11:37:55 AM
Besides shooting the all newly fixed Artemis LR700W, which offers me ragged holes from 19 yards ;D, tried to fix the Crosman  Vigilante LDC adapters I broke the first day I tested them, some weeks ago :o... Dealing with alignment is really hard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 01, 2020, 12:23:33 PM
Got a baseline of accuracy, FPS, and trigger weight of my recently purchased Beeman C1.
Now she is coming apart for a clean, inspect, and lube.
 Without letting the cat out of the bag... I am very impressed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 01, 2020, 06:26:46 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 01, 2020, 06:04:18 PM
Getting notifications on my prod. ShakySarge is going some good work to it  :-X

Here here!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 01, 2020, 07:05:52 PM
Cleaned out my backstop for when I do crono work. I had a box filled with old MC magazines.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 01, 2020, 08:07:26 PM
Built another rack for my spinners.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 01, 2020, 08:31:39 PM
The wife went over to my parents house for a while so I hunkered in the cave to read some posts and fondle my airguns.  Funny.  I don't spend much time with my powder burners any more.  We used to be so close.  Sigh...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Luis Leon on February 01, 2020, 08:32:35 PM
Confirmed zero on my two rigs... shooting prone out to 50 yards. Plinking out to 70 yards. About 40 shots total. It was cold and damp today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: OldGuy52 on February 01, 2020, 10:16:51 PM
Well you asked....

Sighted in my Gauntlet with H&W 10.65 gr pellets today after changing out the 13cu/in with 1100psi regulator stock tank with a 22cu/in tank with 1300psi regulator. Then filled and refilled the tank with my new Yong Heng 4500psi compressor. Man was that nice! No more hand pumping...

Just for further info: it took 2min 10 sec to fill the 22cu/in tank from empty to 3000psi. The refill took only 65 seconds from about 1500psi to 3000psi. Makes shooting so much more fun. Shoot 70 to 80 pellets then about minute to go back at it... So much fun!

Take care to all - shoot safe and straight.  :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 02, 2020, 03:01:22 PM
Was outside burning some scrap wood. I was looking off the bank in the back of my yard. Goes about 20ft down, that I was thinking.. HMMM this would be a good area to setup a "field target" style range. For my little louder airguns. Sit/stand on top of the hill and shoot down.

Bank is a little steep that I might be able to climb down, setup some steel targets. Or place a marker, use google map, and go around.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 02, 2020, 04:08:53 PM
Mounted a 4X pistol scope on the .177 Hatsan AT-P1 and sighted it in at 25 yards.  It was surprisingly accurate with the 8.4gr AA pellets!  I just wish it didn't weigh 6 pounds!   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 02, 2020, 07:57:46 PM
I added some little spinners to the top of two of my plate racks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Luis Leon on February 02, 2020, 11:14:56 PM
Consistently dusting small pieces of chalk at 68 yards, sending JSB 18s. Bantam Sniper with Athlon Helos atop. I was holding 5 MOA for elevation and 2 MOA for windage. The accuracy still amazes me. Now I wasn’t hitting every shot, but the misses were still small critter kill shots. This rig is good to go on sparrows to that distance and more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 03, 2020, 09:17:16 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 02, 2020, 07:25:36 PM

Also cleaned up one of the trays of spent pellets infront the shooting wall.....

Is it normal for pellets to have iron mixed in the lead? I found a bunch of metal mags that were rusted... the rest of the pellets in the gumbo are "chalky" from the lead but not rusty.

Are you using pellets that have a BB, or metal tip in them?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on February 03, 2020, 01:21:16 PM
I’m sitting in the truck, eating lunch, reading the GTA, and listening to rush Limbaugh...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 03, 2020, 07:05:02 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 03, 2020, 01:31:24 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 03, 2020, 09:17:16 AM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 02, 2020, 07:25:36 PM

Also cleaned up one of the trays of spent pellets infront the shooting wall.....

Is it normal for pellets to have iron mixed in the lead? I found a bunch of metal mags that were rusted... the rest of the pellets in the gumbo are "chalky" from the lead but not rusty.

Are you using pellets that have a BB, or metal tip in them?


Metalmags, hornets and ultra mags. But the hornets and ultra mags are chalky like they should. The metalmags are the ones with rust on them and are still somewhat shiny.
I'm just guessing here but the name metalmags might be a clue.  Are they electroplated with something that will corrode maybe?

Anyhoo, all I did airgun related was take flytrap for a walk in the woods.  We didn't see any squirrels so no joy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 03, 2020, 08:25:54 PM
Put together bits and pieces I've collected over the years.  Old display base, piece of 3/4" PVC with bell, chrome hex rod with lock screw that came out of an old laminator at work, a short length of 2x4 closed cell foam and Black semigloss paint.
Finished product...
Portable weather resistant shooting rest.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 03, 2020, 10:42:32 PM
Sweet.  I need one of those.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on February 04, 2020, 06:48:17 AM
Still working on the Fortitude, seems like one step forward two steps back. It hit 890 fps yesterday with CPHP's. Then towards the end of the session the cocking issues returned.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on February 04, 2020, 07:58:39 AM
Got the HW44 .22 yesterday afternoon, it is light and ambidextrous for either hand and points very very nicely with a balance I've not felt before--it's different with the molded plastic but that plastic is top grade material.

The iron sights are centered and the cylinder reads 150 BAR, which means I'll pump it up to 200 BAR before shooting the two daisy wheels which are actually molded metal of some substantial strength with TWO rubber bands holding the pellets in the wheel.

Here are the readings from AOA using .22 JSB Exact 15.89 gr (Lauren shot these--I've talked to her before she's done a few AOA rifles for me):

0715-01-0718-
0721-02-0721-
0715-03-0719-
0715-04-0718-
0715-05-0718-

05-0721- HIGH
05-0718-LOW
05-0005-Extreme Spread
05-0718-Median
05-0001-Standard Deviation

From what I've read I figured I'd get around 720 fps and there it is!

I can send pics but to be honest the gun looks exactly like all the others on video and U tube, the action is smooth by the way, like my TM-1000 rifle.

The lever is on the left but could be switched over.  I'm right handed and having the lever on the left is the way to go.

I have a lazer sight that is mounted on one of my M-4s, I am thinking if I mount a sight it would be just the green lazer I have.  It can be mounted below on that rail to leave the iron sights clear and sighted in.  Then I'll adjust the green LAZER to pinpoint 15 yards, maybe further, but since the LAZER is vertically centered I'll just get used to where it shoots downrange.  At night the lazer will show me where the pellets are going!

Now, here is something I will emphasize for those wanting to SCOPE the thing:

I won't.  Why?  I have a  4X Burris Handgun scope which is now mounted on my Performance Center 686 .357 Magnum, and even though the scope is light and compact it is too large for the gun!  On utube you'll see a guy with a Tripod and scope to shoot at 10 meters with .177 but I'd not suggest scoping this at all.  The iron sights are really sharp and defined. 

Remember in .22 you'll get less shots, about 15 instead of 40 or so in .177.  I've yet to test this but I have to pump it to 200 BAR before firing again.

Will do so!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 04, 2020, 03:11:24 PM
With the warmer weather, I'm seeing an increase in vermin activity, so pulled the new .25 barrel from the Crown and replaced it with the .22 barrel.  The breaking in of the .25 barrel will have to wait, I have some critters to dispatch!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on February 04, 2020, 06:46:59 PM
Still working on the Fortitude. I MIGHT have finally solved the cocking issues. Almost don't want to say it, seems like every time I do it starts acting up again. I was able to fire it 60 times without any problems. Tomorrow the chrony will come back out and see what the current velocity is. I think I have as much time invested in this rifle as all my others put together. True lesson in patience.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 04, 2020, 07:13:20 PM
I stared at the front door waiting for FedEx to deliver my Raptor Mini...  They let me down!   >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on February 05, 2020, 07:52:07 PM
installed a silver trigger guard on my Regal XL, repacked my rubber mulch targets,  placed targets at 20, 30, and 50 yards for when if the wind subsides, lined up 14 different .177 pellets to test in the HW100BP-K on the targets,  mounted the Tactacam on the HW.  let a small group of ybs gain confidence they can feed in my yard  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 07, 2020, 01:54:32 PM
 No tinkering to be had, nasty weather, swapped barrels back and forth on 2240's.
 Change them around and always wind up changing them back... :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 08, 2020, 09:07:27 AM
STILL searching for either of my big C-Clamps to try and make a stronger barrel bending jig.
  I am usually pretty good about putting my tools away after I use them. This really has be baffled what I did with them last.
My shop looks like a hand grenade went off inside.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on February 08, 2020, 09:24:05 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 08, 2020, 09:07:27 AM
STILL searching for either of my big C-Clamps to try and make a stronger barrel bending jig.
  I am usually pretty good about putting my tools away after I use them. This really has be baffled what I did with them last.
My shop looks like a hand grenade went off inside.  ::)
I try to make it a priority to put things back where they belong asap. Because, I know that nowadays, I'll probably completely forget where I used/left them last. Freaking senioritis gets worst every passing year ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 08, 2020, 09:31:15 AM
 I'm still in the reorganizing mode from a move 5 years ago, have 4 tool chest that need sorted and labeled so I know where to put my tools, in the meantime it is search and destroy  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on February 08, 2020, 09:59:02 AM
James, I know exactly what you are referring to.  I relocated about two years ago.  There are things I know think are here (Tennessee) but I can't find them.  Then I think, maybe I left them in Louisiana or threw them out back in 2017.  Don't know?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 08, 2020, 10:17:35 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 08, 2020, 09:31:15 AM
* have 4 tool chest that need sorted and labeled so I know where to put my tools*

THANK YOU JAMES!!!
You jarred a few dormant brain cells and I just went out to FIND the C-clamps in one of my hand carry tool boxes, instead of the large tool chest!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on February 08, 2020, 01:39:20 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 08, 2020, 10:17:35 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 08, 2020, 09:31:15 AM
* have 4 tool chest that need sorted and labeled so I know where to put my tools*

THANK YOU JAMES!!!
You jarred a few dormant brain cells and I just went out to FIND the C-clamps in one of my hand carry tool boxes, instead of the large tool chest!  ;D

My dad taught me I have two hands so I only need two tools out at a time. That was when he own his own auto-body shop and his paycheck depended on those tools. When I practice that I never loose or misplace a tool, when I don't then a lot of time can be wasted later looking for those tools. I have most of the tools I got as a teen still, my son did claim some of them when he was growing up  ::) and I have loaned tools, that I then forgot who borrowed them.

  There was one guy that I loaned a chainsaw to, he brought it back and told me "it broke" It was really broken, so I put it aside and bought a new chainsaw. The next year when he asked to borrow my chainsaw I got out the one he broke and handed it to him and said "here you go, you will have to fix it before you can use it, it's broken". He took it but never brought it back and I never loaned him any tool again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 09, 2020, 02:58:55 PM
I have a Tasco red dot that works and then it doesn't.
 Messed with it today and now it seems fine.
Trying it out on my early P17, and it's Super! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on February 10, 2020, 08:48:46 AM
I, with mixed emotions, put my .22 Long Range Hunter back in the cabinet and took out the HW80 .25 with the Nikon Pro Staff in a ZR mount.  Using old Beeman Field Target Specials (I have cans of these from 20 years ago unopened because the .25 to me then was the Theoben Eliminator!)  so now I've pellets all over for the rest of my .25s and the HW80 is the strongest springer followed by the HW95L .25.

I am reminded again how easy it is to shoot a .25!  No fumbling pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on February 10, 2020, 08:55:31 AM
I am reminded again how easy it is to shoot a .25!  No fumbling pellets.
It seems like someone would have designed a teeny, tiny little handle on pellets so they would be easier to handle.  Hummm!  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 10, 2020, 12:34:10 PM
I was getting bored with the Wildcat scoped (too easy) so I swapped the scope for a reflex dot.  I also took the bipod off and added a handle.  I’m planning on a walk through shoot in the yard using the WC like this did this last summer and it was so much fun.  It’s 32 and sunny out today.  I will take advantage of the dry weather while I can.  It’s been WET!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 10, 2020, 03:10:09 PM
 Messed around with the Chinese "Pioneer"... added a dovetail to it and a Daisy Red dot. :o :o ::)

(http://i.imgur.com/aAQml7z.jpg) (https://imgur.com/aAQml7z)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 10, 2020, 05:33:38 PM
  and now, I've put a scope back on the B3-2 . 8) 8) 8)

       
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 10, 2020, 07:52:37 PM
Two or three weeks ago while putting a steel breech on a 1377 I stripped the hex breech screw. I knew to tighten gently but I felt it needed just an iddy biddy bit more.

Stripped that sucker.  So I ordered some of the stainless torx screws from Magnum Airpower.  Finally got the stripped screw out this afternoon and replaced it with the torx screw. I'm happy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on February 10, 2020, 10:34:11 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 10, 2020, 07:52:37 PM
Two or three weeks ago while putting a steel breech on a 1377 I stripped the hex breech screw. I knew to tighten gently but I felt it needed just an iddy biddy bit more.

Stripped that sucker.  So I ordered some of the stainless torx screws from Magnum Airpower.  Finally got the stripped screw out this afternoon and replaced it with the torx screw. I'm happy.

Sounds like a great save!

I hope I can learn how to tinker and mod some of my air guns!

Thanks for letting me know that mistakes are fixable... :)

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wolfer on February 10, 2020, 11:33:53 PM
Worked on my BT 65 357 Carnivore,finally got my air tuneful problem fixed. This gun really shoots great as I was having a melt down with this issue.    Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on February 11, 2020, 03:35:24 AM
Trying to decide if Freedom #1 needs to go back under warranty or if the Leupold scope is the culprit.

Looking more and more like the Freedom is the problem.   This one was bought back in May of 2019 (from Bud's (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/budsgunshop.com/)) and has had a problem with the pump for the last 4 to 6 months, at least.  It holds air, but pumping is not normal and takes ~100lbs of pressure just to extend the pump arm for a full pump into the reservoir.   When the pump arm is *opened*, there is pressure that makes it swing out to about 70-80% extension.   Then it takes about 100lbs of pressure to fully extend the pump arm before a full pump can be made.   If the pump arm is not FULLY extended, the pump becomes progressively less and less efficient to the point that NO air is added because the length of the stroke is so limited by *back pressure*... ???

I love these guns, but the built in pump and everything that goes along with that is a problem in the long and short term.  (sigh)

I have a cheap Chinese hand pump that CAN charge these guns, but I think their design (the Freedoms) has something else going on that can screw up and make it really hard to get consistency out of them if that part fails, even if you charge them with an external hand pump.

The "pre-pressure" chamber is what I am talking about.   That may not be the actual name used by the manufacturers, but it is as close as I can remember.  Also it is late and I have had a *number* of adult beverages...  (smile)

I think when this chamber fails, it causes the AG to become erratic in not only velocity, but possibly also in accuracy in general.

Kerry

Will let you know how it goes...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on February 11, 2020, 07:27:09 AM
Keep us informed, Kerry.

I'm quite interested in these guns, trying to decide if I want to move into PCPs via an Aspen/Freedom or otherwise. Hearing your consistent comments about accuracy and reliability has been excellent feedback. I've bought springers despite the known barrel droop; so, I guess that seals and pump failure (so long as fixable) wouldn't keep me from buying an otherwise great pesting air rifle.

Thanks,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 11, 2020, 07:28:42 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on February 10, 2020, 10:34:11 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 10, 2020, 07:52:37 PM
Two or three weeks ago while putting a steel breech on a 1377 I stripped the hex breech screw. I knew to tighten gently but I felt it needed just an iddy biddy bit more.

Stripped that sucker.  So I ordered some of the stainless torx screws from Magnum Airpower.  Finally got the stripped screw out this afternoon and replaced it with the torx screw. I'm happy.

Sounds like a great save!

I hope I can learn how to tinker and mod some of my air guns!

Thanks for letting me know that mistakes are fixable... :)

Archie
Willam (Bill) at Magnum Airpower was super,  I ordered two #8 Torx screws and only received one, Bill apologized and promptly sent out not one but two more screws plus a #8 torx wrench.  Talk about customer service.  Wow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on February 11, 2020, 07:52:32 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on February 11, 2020, 07:27:09 AM
Keep us informed, Kerry.

I'm quite interested in these guns, trying to decide if I want to move into PCPs via an Aspen/Freedom or otherwise. Hearing your consistent comments about accuracy and reliability has been excellent feedback. I've bought springers despite the known barrel droop; so, I guess that seals and pump failure (so long as fixable) wouldn't keep me from buying an otherwise great pesting air rifle.

Thanks,

Archie

Will do...   The main problem I have with the Freedoms/Aspens is the lack of parts and, so far, the lack of a manual of fixes for what I have already encountered.

I like the low power setting for my purposes more than the high power setting.  So, if I buy another PCP it will HAVE to be able to do ~730fps.   I am not interested in more power as I DON'T NEED IT!

I'll keep you posted.

Kerry
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 11, 2020, 06:09:50 PM
Tore my Chinese Pioneer break barrel pistol down, preloaded the main spring a bit, and refreshed the leather piston seal. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on February 11, 2020, 06:46:51 PM
Quote from: BackStop on February 11, 2020, 07:52:32 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on February 11, 2020, 07:27:09 AM
Keep us informed, Kerry.

I'm quite interested in these guns, trying to decide if I want to move into PCPs via an Aspen/Freedom or otherwise. Hearing your consistent comments about accuracy and reliability has been excellent feedback. I've bought springers despite the known barrel droop; so, I guess that seals and pump failure (so long as fixable) wouldn't keep me from buying an otherwise great pesting air rifle.

Thanks,

Archie

Will do...   The main problem I have with the Freedoms/Aspens is the lack of parts and, so far, the lack of a manual of fixes for what I have already encountered.

I like the low power setting for my purposes more than the high power setting.  So, if I buy another PCP it will HAVE to be able to do ~730fps.   I am not interested in more power as I DON'T NEED IT!

I'll keep you posted.

Kerry

That's interesting!

And, I agree--from a springer-shooting-perspective!  My HW30 is killing squirrels fantastically (head shots, of course), with only about 630FPS. My 95 and 97 punch 930ish, and I don't get anymore or better kills. So, for me, these medium level shooters are very capable of making the kill.

Now, my HW30 has made one or two kills over 30 yards, whereas your freedom is knocking 'em down at 50+ yards. Obviously, the PCP is easily more capable at the longer distances. I just don't have a context for shooting that far (intentionally). Though I believe that my HW97 (or even 95) will do as well at 50 yards, that's only a theory thus far. Maybe more like fantasy....

Hope you get your gun fixed!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 11, 2020, 08:16:02 PM
I worked on the barrel shroud and pump tube pf a Crosman 2200 in preparation for re-bluing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Gippeto on February 11, 2020, 11:26:32 PM
Hmm...this might just work... :)

Al
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 11, 2020, 11:51:32 PM
It's too late for me to post a picture tonight, but I made a new holster for my Crosman H9A.
I never took the tall front sight into account when I made the first one back in the summer, it broke in an loosened up but that front sight still snagged a bit so I finally decided to just make another one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TPostJohn on February 12, 2020, 12:15:09 AM
Banged my head against the wall for a couple hours over how to make my 1377 pistol backyard friendly. Trying to decide over 12” or 14.6” barrel with ldc or threaded barrel band with threaded moderator.

Then for another couple hours banged it some more over a peeps configuration for it.

Finally work ended and I relieved my headache by running 50 shots through my P17 on some paper targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 12, 2020, 11:49:31 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 11, 2020, 11:51:32 PM
It's too late for me to post a picture tonight, but I made a new holster for my Crosman H9A.
I never took the tall front sight into account when I made the first one back in the summer, it broke in an loosened up but that front sight still snagged a bit so I finally decided to just make another one.

David,
Can't wait to see it! You do some nice leather work!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 12, 2020, 02:47:01 PM
Still messing with the "Pioneer".lol...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 12, 2020, 04:33:47 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 12, 2020, 11:49:31 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 11, 2020, 11:51:32 PM
It's too late for me to post a picture tonight, but I made a new holster for my Crosman H9A.
I never took the tall front sight into account when I made the first one back in the summer, it broke in an loosened up but that front sight still snagged a bit so I finally decided to just make another one.

David,
Can't wait to see it! You do some nice leather work!  ;D ;D
I appreciate the compliment, I'm no professional but I do okay.
Here it is.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjYBsWs5/IMG-20200212-122916770.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Fd08F62y)

And the weight lifting belt I picked up at Goodwill a few months back which makes for a perfect pistol belt.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbxJn757/IMG-20200212-122949362.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JYFBVWS)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on February 12, 2020, 04:48:39 PM
David, do you use the wet forming leather method?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79YakOYcc8E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79YakOYcc8E)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 12, 2020, 05:21:11 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on February 12, 2020, 04:48:39 PM
David, do you use the wet forming leather method?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79YakOYcc8E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79YakOYcc8E)
I do not wetform my leather.

Personally I don't like a very tight fit on my knife sheaths and such.
I like a simple slip in and out fit, and I've never had a problem with my knives falling out.

Carried this Buck 113 ranger every day in December and never had an issue.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7hRG7Zft/IMG-20191224-101737512.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/64dpxwVC)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on February 12, 2020, 08:27:54 PM
Well done with the leather projects, David!

I love the striations on that knife sheath!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 12, 2020, 08:54:54 PM
If a little is good a lot is not always better.
I WAY overshot the mark on my barrel bending.
Went from an inch low and to the right on the previous bend, to 4 inches high and to the left.
GRRRRRRR
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 12, 2020, 09:17:24 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on February 12, 2020, 08:27:54 PM
Well done with the leather projects, David!

I love the striations on that knife sheath!
The streaks weren't intentional, but that's what you get with medium brown dye if you don't want to make it too dark.
I like how it turned out, but now I know to use a light brown and multiple coats till the streaks are gone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UltimateAirgunJ on February 12, 2020, 10:33:57 PM
My cheap Chinese shooting rest bags came in. Got them filled up with some pea gravel and plan to test them out tomorrow. My shooting table wont be in for another few days though so an upturned barrel will have to do!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on February 13, 2020, 01:08:02 PM
We hung 4 rifle racks and I have half of my air rifles hanging on the walls like a museum showing a brace of HW95Ls, HW80s, and so forth!

I have the two Walther rifles I'm giving away out and ready for packing to go to their owners, but the weather is so cold I will probably swing by the PO tomorrow while doing necessary errands.

I feel clean!  Getting rid of things and placing things in order on display brings a new attention to each rifle and what to do with it to improve it. 

Kirk I still have to send my HW30 177 to you for a check on the "rubbing" while cocking.

Lots of motion around here but today I still shot my HW 44 .22 before anything else. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on February 13, 2020, 05:19:10 PM
It was time to clean my rifles again...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/aUPHOy.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plaUPHOyj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/Yded8p.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poYded8pj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/rYiZ6y.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plrYiZ6yj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on February 13, 2020, 06:37:13 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on February 13, 2020, 05:19:10 PM
It was time to clean my rifles again...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/aUPHOy.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plaUPHOyj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/Yded8p.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poYded8pj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/rYiZ6y.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plrYiZ6yj)

Aha! I have THOSE racks for  10 plus 8 rifles! (2 "5" racks and 2 "4" racks)

Exactly! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 13, 2020, 07:14:16 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on February 13, 2020, 05:19:10 PM
It was time to clean my rifles again...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/aUPHOy.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plaUPHOyj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/Yded8p.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poYded8pj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/rYiZ6y.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plrYiZ6yj)
INTERVENTION!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 13, 2020, 07:17:37 PM
You have me beat Leo! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 13, 2020, 07:22:00 PM
 I recall a time not so long ago when a 5 gun rack seemed like it should be plenty  :o :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 13, 2020, 09:35:27 PM
Reblued the 2200 pump tube and barrel shroud; reassembled the gun.
Received a 1077; loaded and test fired. May need a reseal; waiting to
see how long it holds CO2..........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 13, 2020, 10:40:17 PM
WOW!  Seeing all of ya'lls guns and racks makes me feel a lot better about my cave!  It is paneled in 150 year old  barn wood.  I just drive some nails in the wall when I get a new gun.  I've only got 9 guns up on the wall.  I used to think that was too many.  Now I feel inadequate.  I need an excuse to drive some more nails in the wall!    ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on February 13, 2020, 10:52:39 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on February 13, 2020, 10:40:17 PM
WOW!  Seeing all of ya'lls guns and racks makes me feel a lot better about my cave!  It is paneled in 150 year old  barn wood.  I just drive some nails in the wall when I get a new gun.  I've only got 9 guns up on the wall.  I used to think that was too many.  Now I feel inadequate.  I need an excuse to drive some more nails in the wall!    ;D

Here's what 3 walls used to look like. I'm still rearranging for the rack on the right in the 2nd pic after putting the HW95 and Beeman R9 in cases and giving LtDan the XS25...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on February 14, 2020, 11:21:48 AM
"A" 5-gun rack was plenty...once upon a time. A long time ago, in a lifetime far, far away. The one with the Daisy 1894's on it to be exact. That was the first 5-gun rack. I got the newer Realtree 5-gun rack in camo finish like the one on the left with my Crosman Co2 collection on it for Christmas. Yet to hang it up with the third 5-gun rack like the ones the 760's are on from my last birthday. Kinda funny really. My wife got me one of them. My son and his wife got me the second one. Then one of you sent me the third one, which I have to hang up to get that pile of rifles off the floor in the pic above.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on February 14, 2020, 01:18:11 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on February 13, 2020, 05:19:10 PM
It was time to clean my rifles again...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/aUPHOy.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plaUPHOyj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/Yded8p.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poYded8pj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/rYiZ6y.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plrYiZ6yj)

I have my R9, two HW95Ls, and my R7 in one of the five rackers, while the other five racker has my HW95K .22 LRH, HW30 .177, HW30S .22, and HW50 .22.
Then in my cabinet I have the rest of the air rifles, and the other 4 rackers hold:

1892 .44-40
1892 .44-40 TD Octagon
1894 Cowboy Limited .44 Magnum Octagon
1895 .270 (Teddy Roosevelt's model for the Rough Riders)
1873 .32-20 Octagon

1962 .264 70 Featherweight
Recent 14 .250 Savage
Anschutz .22 Hornet
CZ .17 Hornady Hornet
700 .257 WM

!!

The "gun cabinet" holds 21 rifles and I'm still rearranging for ALL air rifles to be in there!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on February 14, 2020, 03:03:12 PM
I pumped up my PP700.  Didn't take long- it never does- and then screwed on the Tanto.  The capacity is slightly better for this pistol where my Rocker1 LDCs do better on my CO2 guns and 760 pumper.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 35 shooter on February 14, 2020, 03:15:54 PM
Sighted in my newest 880 after trigger mods and re-working the safety to get it to work again with the modded trigger.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 14, 2020, 04:20:40 PM
My dad wanted me to destroy this so I did.
(https://i.postimg.cc/TwJPJygt/IMG-20200214-121007325.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RzVWQx9)

20 years ago the NAFC sunk their hooks into him, once they received their membership fee and the payment for the expensive jacket and ring they basically forgot he even existed. ( Google turns up many similar reports )
I guess he found this worthless belt buckle recently and decided he wanted to see it destroyed.
He was kind of mad that it costed him all that money to " earn " this belt buckle and he saw the darn things being clearances out in a BUDK catalog for $1 not too long ago.


I don't normally pump my guns past 4 for plinking, but ol' blue needed 8 to destroy this thing.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: nolimit2217 on February 21, 2020, 02:07:49 PM
Traded an mrod and fixed my German made Winchester 435 (Diana 35) and got it shooting. The trigger mechanism was missing a pin and not staying in place. I love the gun, 50 years old and accurate as can be.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 21, 2020, 07:11:25 PM
Mailed a PMO to 19sheridan57 for a Crosman 1400 he is selling.  Then I went out to the backyard and blasted spinners and metal critters for an hour.  Then I took Flash and Flytrap for a run around the Rabbit thicket.  They were both too excited to settle down and hunt Rabbits so I field tested the Winnie 1100 with the recycled Optima scope on floating leaves in the fish pond.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 21, 2020, 10:35:07 PM
Was approached by a member at the Lodge tonight who owns a "Pest Control" business.
 Seems there is a factory who contracted him to eliminate the pigeons INDOORS.
He asked me to bring some of my airguns and hang with him to show him what they are about...
 Hmmmm what do I take?
LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WestCoastFranky on February 21, 2020, 11:08:19 PM
Bought a J. C. Higgins air pistol on eBay.  Looks pretty cool.  It is basically a Crosman 130 but has the wraparound grips of the Crosman 1300 in black.  The front barrel band and sight are from a Crosman 1400 meaning the barrel band is metal rather than plastic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 21, 2020, 11:13:51 PM
Nice get Frank... now build up your post count by welcoming new members and when you get to 20... POST SOME PICS!
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 22, 2020, 03:04:26 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 21, 2020, 10:35:07 PM
Was approached by a member at the Lodge tonight who owns a "Pest Control" business.
 Seems there is a factory who contracted him to eliminate the pigeons INDOORS.
He asked me to bring some of my airguns and hang with him to show him what they are about...
 Hmmmm what do I take?
LOL!

Oh, you've GOT to try them all, to see what works the best!! ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 22, 2020, 03:05:25 PM
 Today I replaced some of the elastic strings on my scope covers. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 22, 2020, 03:53:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 22, 2020, 03:04:26 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 21, 2020, 10:35:07 PM
Was approached by a member at the Lodge tonight who owns a "Pest Control" business.
 Seems there is a factory who contracted him to eliminate the pigeons INDOORS.
He asked me to bring some of my airguns and hang with him to show him what they are about...
 Hmmmm what do I take?
LOL!

Oh, you've GOT to try them all, to see what works the best!! ;) ;D ;D ;D

I don't want to punch holes in their roof.
 Thinking some of my 12fpe or less...  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 22, 2020, 04:45:23 PM
While I am not as good with a pistol off-hand as you are Skeets, you may be onto something with a multi pumper... I bet the 342 or 'streak might be a good choice. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 22, 2020, 05:50:11 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 22, 2020, 03:53:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 22, 2020, 03:04:26 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 21, 2020, 10:35:07 PM
Was approached by a member at the Lodge tonight who owns a "Pest Control" business.
 Seems there is a factory who contracted him to eliminate the pigeons INDOORS.
He asked me to bring some of my airguns and hang with him to show him what they are about...
 Hmmmm what do I take?
LOL!

Oh, you've GOT to try them all, to see what works the best!! ;) ;D ;D ;D

I don't want to punch holes in their roof.
 Thinking some of my 12fpe or less...  ::)

Just pickin ,Scot! lol  Bet that Winter-Camo Beeman Kodiak would make some holes!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 22, 2020, 06:39:21 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 22, 2020, 06:35:26 PM
Just swapped sights again and put the SA on the 2240. Extremely easy to sight it :D mounted it infront of the dotsight on the 2240 and moved that triangle right on point ;) then put the dotsight on the prod. Im tired of pumping it lol, plus its not quiet anymore... this unf adapter needs to get its way here. So with the SA on the 2240, its mounted a good 5 inches further forward than it was on the prod, and wholy moley it made a big difference. Im not going crosseyed anymore!

Does your PROD have a shroud?

I have not shot mine yet.

I don't have an air source, lol!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: T3PRanch on February 22, 2020, 06:46:06 PM
Finished Milling Rev A of My Raptor HP .257 Double-Shot Loader for longer bullets.


https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=168743.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=168743.0)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 22, 2020, 07:07:42 PM
Did you order your PROD adapter from Europe?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 22, 2020, 07:24:34 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 22, 2020, 07:14:27 PM
Malaysia. Last update was January 28th, it reached customs. I wouldnt be suprized if its sitting next to all those fuel filters lol


Ak, ak, ak!

DonnyFL has them but they are quite expensive at $40.

I also do not like the knurling.

I kinda like the one from Poland with a smooth finish.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 22, 2020, 08:03:33 PM
Yes, that is the one, lol!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 22, 2020, 08:50:33 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 22, 2020, 07:26:36 PM
Oops. It came from Serbia, they used Malaysia post to ship it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Silencer-Adapter-for-Benjamin-Marauder-Pistol-P-Rod-1-2-20-UNF/202340809142?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Silencer-Adapter-for-Benjamin-Marauder-Pistol-P-Rod-1-2-20-UNF/202340809142?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648)

Yep, that's my buddy Stefan, he's in Serbia.  I have his adapters on all my air guns, best quality out there for the price!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 22, 2020, 10:51:56 PM
Set my Shooting Chrony Beta Master up today and tested my Hatsan Airtact refurb .177 with the 2 lb - 2oz trigger adjustment.  Vortex Supreme  pellets. Had a pretty good group at 25 yards even with having to concentrate on shooting across the sensors.  I did have about 6 errors so it was more like 16 shots at 25 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 23, 2020, 08:07:18 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 22, 2020, 05:50:11 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 22, 2020, 03:53:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 22, 2020, 03:04:26 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 21, 2020, 10:35:07 PM
Was approached by a member at the Lodge tonight who owns a "Pest Control" business.
 Seems there is a factory who contracted him to eliminate the pigeons INDOORS.
He asked me to bring some of my airguns and hang with him to show him what they are about...
 Hmmmm what do I take?
LOL!

Oh, you've GOT to try them all, to see what works the best!! ;) ;D ;D ;D

I don't want to punch holes in their roof.
 Thinking some of my 12fpe or less...  ::)

Just pickin ,Scot! lol  Bet that Winter-Camo Beeman Kodiak would make some holes!
Yep....
But would look mighty good doin' it!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on February 23, 2020, 09:44:03 AM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 22, 2020, 08:50:33 PM
Quote from: Skeeeets on February 22, 2020, 07:26:36 PM
Oops. It came from Serbia, they used Malaysia post to ship it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Silencer-Adapter-for-Benjamin-Marauder-Pistol-P-Rod-1-2-20-UNF/202340809142?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Silencer-Adapter-for-Benjamin-Marauder-Pistol-P-Rod-1-2-20-UNF/202340809142?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648)

Yep, that's my buddy Stefan, he's in Serbia.  I have his adapters on all my air guns, best quality out there for the price!
How long does it typically take to get the product shipped to you?

I placed and order, for the same adapters, with a guy in Poland, on 1/8 and still having gotten it. Last tracking was out of Poland on 1/10......no updates sinced  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 23, 2020, 10:03:13 AM
Inspected and generated parts list for a Crosman 66 which I received.
I also received an oil soaked Daisy 880 from the same auction.
It has the old style chamber seal, and the prior owner attempted to fix with the new seal design.
Of course, that didn't work out too well for him.
So, I did my mod to the new seal and reassembled.
Shoots like new!
Unfortunately, the trigger guard was broken and I used my last spare unit to complete the gun.
I think I can repair the original,tho.But these are very scarce.....
After fiddling around with a valve for a Crosman 2200 and not getting it to seal, I installed a new valve.
BANG ! Shoots fine!
I am attempting to set up a valve test station so that I don't need to reassemble a gun to test a valve repair......

I also mounted a new front sight on a Crosman 2200 which I resealed a couple of weeks ago.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on February 23, 2020, 10:36:32 AM
Adjusted my scope to hit dead on at 25 yards with the .25 HW95L.  Now talk about accuracy! Here's an R9 that shoots!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on February 23, 2020, 10:43:39 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 22, 2020, 03:53:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 22, 2020, 03:04:26 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 21, 2020, 10:35:07 PM
Was approached by a member at the Lodge tonight who owns a "Pest Control" business.
 Seems there is a factory who contracted him to eliminate the pigeons INDOORS.
He asked me to bring some of my airguns and hang with him to show him what they are about...
 Hmmmm what do I take?
LOL!

Oh, you've GOT to try them all, to see what works the best!! ;) ;D ;D ;D

I don't want to punch holes in their roof.
 Thinking some of my 12fpe or less...  ::)

Most definitely!!!  Softer shooting than my HW30 .177 is the Hammerli Magnum CO2. Actually chrony's at about the same fps (625-675, yes a wide spread) but is considerably less capable than the HW30. Accuracy, OTOH, is just excellent. I get about 50 shots per cart (in my Umarex conversion) or between 240-300 with the 88 gram carts. I also have less penetration over 20 yards with my wadcutters; and, the 7.0 grains (particularly my RWS) shoot just as well but have less range and thump to penetrate wood. My longest kill with the HW30 is right at 35 yards; the Hammerli got two at 27 yards.

Have fun!

I expect others to have more and better information for you.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 23, 2020, 12:41:59 PM
Trying to find a durable finish for my shroud I made from a old chrome shower rod.

The trail shroud was 3" too short, I guess the summit ranger barrel is longer, IDK. I scratched it up pretty good, so the paint could hold. Tried spray paint, and it chipped as soon as my wedding ring touched it, bed liner isn't spraying as smooth as I wanted. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 23, 2020, 01:12:36 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 23, 2020, 12:41:59 PM
Trying to find a durable finish for my shroud I made from a old chrome shower rod.

The trail shroud was 3" too short, I guess the summit ranger barrel is longer, IDK. I scratched it up pretty good, so the paint could hold. Tried spray paint, and it chipped as soon as my wedding ring touched it, bed liner isn't spraying as smooth as I wanted. Any suggestions?

You need an alum etching primer 1st before painting it with color paint.

A clear top coat, preferably 2k would make your paintjob last and resistant to dings and scratches.

Powdercoat is actually the best paint out there but they are expensive.

Had my PROD parts powdercoated in metallic grey but they were done along with tire rims for a customer so they came out very affordable.

Cerakote is yet another option but they are not cheap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 23, 2020, 01:30:32 PM
2k is a very tough clear coat but quite expensive..It is also extremely toxic, and you must spray it until it is empty because once you have punctured and mix the catalyst it is only good for 48 hours.

1k (no built in catalyst, so the 48-hour rule does not apply here) is about as tough but requires longer drying time..

These types of clear coat resist gasoline and other harsh chemicals and can be used on motorcycle gas tanks.

2x, like Rustoleum, belongs to a different league and is quite commendable if you are not super rough with your toys---this should be good enough for your purpose,.

Like any other clear coats, they come in matte, semi-gloss, and gloss.

The most popular brand of 1k and 2k types is Spraymax.

Btw, even those so called paint and primer combo do much better with primers as 1st coat.

I have done projects at home (non ag/gun-related) and my methods have worked well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 23, 2020, 02:32:59 PM
Try this...
https://www.duplicolor.com/product/adhesion-promoter/ (https://www.duplicolor.com/product/adhesion-promoter/)

You can get it at any Auto Parts store with the other Duplicolor paints.
 I used it to "primer" the chrome on a pair of off road lights before sprayng them with Duplicolor's "Metalcast" red. Held up for a couple years outdoors..

(https://s.yimg.com/aah/rodi/dupli-color-adhesion-promoter-clear-primer-11-oz-26.png)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on February 23, 2020, 04:26:20 PM
Working on making some custom size transfer ports for a couple of my marauders. I'm using a poly type material but I may have stumbled across an aluminum piece I can use to make aluminum ones like the factory uses. I only bought one this morning and messed up both attempts but nearly had them completed both times. This is a whole new level of modding for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 23, 2020, 04:44:26 PM
Quote from: bear air on February 23, 2020, 04:26:20 PM
Working on making some custom size transfer ports for a couple of my marauders. I'm using a poly type material but I may have stumbled across an aluminum piece I can use to make aluminum ones like the factory uses. I only bought one this morning and messed up both attempts but nearly had them completed both times. This is a whole new level of modding for me.

There are alum and plastic pillar-looking pieces at Ace Hardware, where the the screws are put in drawers, I have come to use as part of my PB and AG parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 23, 2020, 05:15:47 PM
Since we are kind of on the subject of coatings has anyone used Duracoat?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 23, 2020, 05:28:55 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 23, 2020, 02:32:59 PM
Try this...
https://www.duplicolor.com/product/adhesion-promoter/ (https://www.duplicolor.com/product/adhesion-promoter/)

You can get it at any Auto Parts store with the other Duplicolor paints.
 I used it to "primer" the chrome on a pair of off road lights before sprayng them with Duplicolor's "Metalcast" red. Held up for a couple years outdoors..

(https://s.yimg.com/aah/rodi/dupli-color-adhesion-promoter-clear-primer-11-oz-26.png)

Thanks, Ill look into that..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 23, 2020, 05:31:32 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 23, 2020, 05:28:55 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 23, 2020, 02:32:59 PM
Try this...
https://www.duplicolor.com/product/adhesion-promoter/ (https://www.duplicolor.com/product/adhesion-promoter/)

You can get it at any Auto Parts store with the other Duplicolor paints.
 I used it to "primer" the chrome on a pair of off road lights before sprayng them with Duplicolor's "Metalcast" red. Held up for a couple years outdoors..



Thanks, Ill look into that..
  If you do try it please post a review.  I'm trying to find out if it is any good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 23, 2020, 06:07:37 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on February 23, 2020, 05:31:32 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 23, 2020, 05:28:55 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 23, 2020, 02:32:59 PM
Try this...
https://www.duplicolor.com/product/adhesion-promoter/ (https://www.duplicolor.com/product/adhesion-promoter/)

You can get it at any Auto Parts store with the other Duplicolor paints.
 I used it to "primer" the chrome on a pair of off road lights before sprayng them with Duplicolor's "Metalcast" red. Held up for a couple years outdoors..



Thanks, Ill look into that..
  If you do try it please post a review.  I'm trying to find out if it is any good.

I will. Canadian Tire sell it. Just gotta wait till the bedliner dries, so I can wire wheel it off. It won't be for a couple of days. Glad I painted it first and tried so I go a base line how durable it might be.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2020, 06:49:10 PM
 I changed over my 2240 carbine into a 1740 pistol, and made the 1322 pistol  into my carbine.   8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on February 23, 2020, 07:34:44 PM
Cleaned and rearranged the man cave today. It needed it and some vacuuming too. Got more guns out of the corner, boxed up a couple hospital bags of creams, dressings, etc to move it all off the floor. Moved some guns around the racks to get the 2 Winchesters together, all 3 .25cals on the new Realtree rack, and all the 760's together. Including two 760-C's and the AIR17.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/LBLvOy.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnLBLvOyj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/Dab7lv.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmDab7lvj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/ctUV57.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poctUV57j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/T77u2D.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnT77u2Dj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: gendoc on February 23, 2020, 08:09:23 PM
shot my Taipan veteran standard .22 this afternoon with nick's 17.5gr hp slugs
and boy it done great !! 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 23, 2020, 08:13:30 PM
Quote from: gendoc on February 23, 2020, 08:09:23 PM
shot my Taipan veteran standard .22 this afternoon with nick's 17.5gr hp slugs
and boy it done great !! 8)

My Crown Continuum does very well with those slugs also!  I just wish the .25 slugs performed as well as the .22 slugs...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on February 23, 2020, 09:02:02 PM
Thanks Rick, the parts I'm using are at my local Menards. I only picked up a couple today. They had different ID's. Sometime next week I will head out there and get some more of the smaller ID ones. I just need to figure out an order of operations to have the most success. If I can take a couple bucks and make a 20 dollar part I'm all for it. Also there isn't many larger sizes available for these rifles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2020, 09:41:34 PM
  New elastic on another set of scope dust covers. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on February 23, 2020, 10:43:51 PM
Pumped up the Leshiy.  Still leaking.  Still not overly concerned.

I did decide I'm going to get the 350mm 177 barrel and go for about 17-18 FPE along with the 350mm .22 and a 350mm .30- and even a .20 if I can find one.

Leshiy is without a doubt one of the easiest PCPs to work on. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 23, 2020, 11:34:33 PM
Read and replied to some posts here. Locked the Winchester 1100 down on the bench vise and leveled the scope.  With it locked down I got the eye relief on the scope as near perfect as I can and then worked on getting the focus perfect for my new eyeglass prescription.  Still too much distortion above 7X.  Looks like I'm going to have adjust the depth of field.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 23, 2020, 11:36:50 PM
Only thing airgun related is surf the forums and check the classifieds.  I spied a .25 cal Daystate Air Ranger for sale.  I would love to try one out.  Ain’t gonna happen anytime soon but I can dream.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 24, 2020, 08:06:29 AM
Check the tracking # for my new airgun, that I'm going to miss delivery of.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on February 24, 2020, 12:17:01 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 24, 2020, 08:06:29 AM
Check the tracking # for my new airgun, that I'm going to miss delivery of.
Bummer. My delivery switched from Sunday, to Tuesday. And now Monday...And wouldn’t you know..? It’s poring down rain. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the driver puts it someplace it won’t get soaked...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RedFeather on February 24, 2020, 12:30:50 PM
LOL, checking the forums and auction sites for "deals", as usual.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 24, 2020, 05:28:50 PM
I snuck out early with the dogs for a sniff around the Rabbit thicket.  The Winchester 1100 is dialed in and deadly accurate at 30 yards.  But all that accuracy was wasted because my two moron dogs cannot flush Rabbits.  However, I did find some batteries in Coon Bottom at the Wallymart that will fit the Ultra Fire tactical light that SteveP sent me.  So tonight I'm going to set up in my  Bunny blind and try out the new light.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 24, 2020, 07:57:14 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on February 24, 2020, 12:17:01 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 24, 2020, 08:06:29 AM
Check the tracking # for my new airgun, that I'm going to miss delivery of.
Bummer. My delivery switched from Sunday, to Tuesday. And now Monday...And wouldn’t you know..? It’s poring down rain. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the driver puts it someplace it won’t get soaked...

Got home, not too long ago. Found it in front of the door :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on February 24, 2020, 08:06:40 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 24, 2020, 07:57:14 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on February 24, 2020, 12:17:01 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 24, 2020, 08:06:29 AM
Check the tracking # for my new airgun, that I'm going to miss delivery of.
Bummer. My delivery switched from Sunday, to Tuesday. And now Monday...And wouldn’t you know..? It’s poring down rain. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the driver puts it someplace it won’t get soaked...

Got home, not too long ago. Found it in front of the door :D

Dry?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 24, 2020, 08:14:07 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on February 24, 2020, 08:06:40 PM

Dry?

Yeah I got enclosed porch on the side and covered on the front.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on February 24, 2020, 08:15:11 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on February 24, 2020, 08:14:07 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on February 24, 2020, 08:06:40 PM

Dry?

Yeah I got enclosed porch on the side and covered on the front.

Cool!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on February 24, 2020, 08:28:45 PM
I recieved my; and fired one for the first time... The Diana 54! I'm pretty excited.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 24, 2020, 10:01:25 PM
Unloaded the airgun cabinets, relocated the airgun cabinets, loaded the airgun cabinets.  Now I’m rearranging and organizing my shooting stuff.  I hope to keep this area clutter free and organized for more convenient shooting.  Sometimes I only have a few minutes to get trigger time so being organized saves time for set up and makes for more time to shoot!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 24, 2020, 11:35:33 PM
Was going to chrony the Umarex Browning Leverage today when I got home from work but Mother nature had other plans.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 25, 2020, 06:14:29 PM
Got my Crosman 357 in the mail last night. Test fired it today, the latch was hard, but chrony decent numbers. But had some barrel droop. Borrowed the piece from the 6" since it was thicker and locks up better. Then did some shooting. Found the trigger very stiff and not working all the time. Took it apart. Factory grease was dried up, and the latch support was broken. Ordered some parts off Crosman.

SO waiting for that...

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 25, 2020, 06:16:45 PM
A while back I had a Crosman MK177-010 barrel that I made over to fit my lego guns.
 Dug it out today and cut it down to 12", thinking  for a pistol.  Not!  Tried it on the 1377 RC carbine, in place of the 18" barrel.
Works perfect, and with my homemade moderator! ;D ;D 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 25, 2020, 07:05:04 PM
Tallied up the "Off Season 10M Match" scores.... it is a close race to the finish line. ;)
On the edge of my seat!
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=169238.msg155906556#msg155906556 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=169238.msg155906556#msg155906556)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mpbby on February 26, 2020, 12:27:34 AM
I did the "still holding zero?" with a couple of scopes on a D 350

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=169344.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=169344.0)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 26, 2020, 01:25:50 AM
A while back I made this Walnut stock for my daisy 105
(https://i.postimg.cc/MKMHvqkW/IMG-20200111-164208958.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvwqLkK4)
And today I cut and glued a couple pieces to make a forestock for it, will hopefully finish it tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 26, 2020, 09:54:13 AM
Received a PM from 19Sheridan57 regarding the Crosman 1400 he is selling.  Soon I will be able to post on the vintage gate.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 26, 2020, 11:58:51 AM
VERY COOL CARTER!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 28, 2020, 02:23:04 AM
Made a quick and dirty pellet pouch to go one the belt rig for the H9A.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqwjXVr3/IMG-20200227-215854495.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qtC83cDM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6qv02KFL/IMG-20200227-215905062.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Fkhc8Mr7)

No looking for a place to set a tin while I'm out back shooting the H9A ( like the mobility and free feeling of shooting this pistol off hand with no fixed shooting position ) just put the rig on poor In some pellets and walk outside.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on February 28, 2020, 07:16:43 AM
Yesterday was spent customizing a short fore end grip for my armada to lighten the muzzle end and be able to utilize a Hill barrel band. Also looks pretty cool. Today I'm going to tune my ebay-rod. So used to shooting heavy pellets I need to lower the reg and detune for the hades pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 28, 2020, 05:52:53 PM
That's pretty cool David and the stitching looks very nice.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on February 28, 2020, 07:00:38 PM
Heres a coupe pics of the armada. Sorry they wouldn't load.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on February 29, 2020, 01:02:04 PM
Mounting my new Hawke Airmax 2-7x32ao AMX on my CZ200s.

The AMX reticle is floating, so it is tricky to get it in line with the rifle's action. I ended up in not getting it done. Will be continued tomorrow...

Open for tips btw  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on February 29, 2020, 03:35:09 PM
Custom made a shroud for my Summit. For some reason the Summit is like 3" longer than the Trail, so the Trail shroud wouldn't work. Yes I used the Canada version of the end cap ( minus baffles )

Just used a Shower rod, I cut, sanded and bed lined. Will probably be mounting a Hawke 4-32 down the road.  But summer I'll probably help a buddy with some heavy machinery repairs, for the use of his lathe. Turn a new end cap to use the shorter shroud.

(https://i.imgur.com/tceSKnQ.jpg)

Also cleaned and oiled my Crosman 357. Because Monday replacement parts should be in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Acapulco on February 29, 2020, 04:21:46 PM
[img width= height= alt=20200229_111832.jpg" border="0]https://imagehost.imageupload.net/2020/02/29/20200229_111832.md.jpg[/img] (https://www.imageupload.net/image/LXFvy)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 29, 2020, 08:42:24 PM
The scope on my Ruger Airhawk Elite II had gone belly up so for giggles and grins I put a red dot on it.
Super fast target acquisition now, shooting dime size group at 20 yards, and hitting a 3" round plate at 40 yards every time. The pellet I was using is JSB Diabolo 8.44 gr.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 03, 2020, 09:48:13 AM
Assembling my Crosman 357, and the detent spring that goes in between the valve and plastic thing. That seals the valve kinda  to the clip. Took a trip somewheres. I found smaller springs, but not this bigger one..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 03, 2020, 02:01:33 PM
I popped into a couple pawn shops hoping to find a gem hidden away there. But alas, no... I don’t know how some of you luck dogs don’t; but I’ve never found German, or any “classic” for that matter air gun, at a pawn shop...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on March 03, 2020, 02:48:33 PM
fiddled with the F1 Master Chrony for awhile, but just can't get it to work inside.  i tried with and without the sunshade under incandescent, fluorescent, and led lights.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on March 03, 2020, 08:02:31 PM
I just posted this...

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=170254.msg155910865#msg155910865 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=170254.msg155910865#msg155910865)

Maybe it will help you get your chronograph reading correctly indoors?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 04, 2020, 08:23:41 AM
Quote from: wolverine on March 03, 2020, 02:48:33 PM
fiddled with the F1 Master Chrony for awhile, but just can't get it to work inside.  i tried with and without the sunshade under incandescent, fluorescent, and led lights.

I glued 2 washers to the sunshade, to stick LED pod lights under ( ones with magnets ) I barely get any errors and from what I see, accurate.



I found the spring for my Crosman 357.  I cleaned that basement and looked everywhere for several hours. I just ended up taking a bin of empty 45 ACP brass that was under the bench, and dumped it and looked. There it was, managed to find it self a home in a piece of brass. Funny I looked in it before. But just ran my hand around quickly.

But I even went as far emptying a tool box that was open, a cup I keep pens in, my range bag that was open. Laundry that was on the floor... Good thing though, got me to clean the dust and minor mold.. I had to throw out a old duffel bag. My house makes me sick.

So the 357 is all back together.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on March 04, 2020, 10:26:57 AM
thanks guys i'll give these a try!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 04, 2020, 02:19:57 PM
Pumped my Leshiy back up to 250 bar.  There are a few less starlings now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 05, 2020, 01:34:25 PM
 messing around with 2240/1740... swapping it back and forth. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on March 05, 2020, 05:08:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 05, 2020, 01:34:25 PM
messing around with 2240/1740... swapping it back and forth. ::)

I have to go shoot some C02 guns now, it's 79.5 with 20% humidity.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 05, 2020, 05:12:09 PM
Walked the dogs. Shot a snake. Posted on this forum.  I'm tired now. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 05, 2020, 08:07:39 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on March 05, 2020, 05:08:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 05, 2020, 01:34:25 PM
messing around with 2240/1740... swapping it back and forth. ::)

I have to go shoot some C02 guns now, it's 79.5 with 20% humidity.  ;D


Ah, rub it in, HaHa!  We have snow, but temps are just starting to creep up. It's Sugaring season!
My shooting is indoors..pellet trap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ShakySarge on March 05, 2020, 10:48:04 PM
Made a breakdown, modification, tune, and reassembly video for the Sumatra line Air Rifles. My microphone is busted so the final product will have to wait until my new microphone comes in for over-dubbing and explaining each step. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 06, 2020, 12:49:45 PM
Different "Full-Auto" and "Six-Round-Burst" BB Gun Mini Comparo:

First Place
Crosman DPMS Full Auto SBR CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle (https://smile.amazon.com/Crosman-DSBR-Powered-Full-Rifle/dp/B079VLFD7D/ref=sr_1_6)
First place out of the three airguns tested. Nice weight due to considerable metal. The magazine quick-loader works when you hold it right. Fairly accurate for a BB-gun, and fun to unload the entire 25-round magazine in three seconds.

Second Place
Umarex Steel-Strike Automatic (https://smile.amazon.com/Umarex-Pistol-Strike-2252120-Pellet/dp/B07CB76S2W/ref=sr_1_5)
Larger enough in size when compared with the Steel Storm so it makes handling a tad safer. Had the strangest BB magazine-reloading process I've ever seen, but it works very well and pulls 300 BBs from the 900-round hopper quite easily and reliably.

Third Place
Umarex Steel-Storm .177 Caliber BB Gun Air Pistol (https://smile.amazon.com/Umarex-Steel-Storm-Caliber-Airgun/dp/B0033K5U36/ref=sr_1_35)
The easiest C02 air pistol for accidentally shooting your eyebrows off. Single shot is kind of safe, but remember the rule of thumb that this air pistol is always loaded, charged, and set to six-round burst. Even more applicable to this gun than the others is wearing decent eye protection. Irresponsible fun for responsible shooters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on March 06, 2020, 01:01:22 PM
Got in some practice for next FT in Concord..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 06, 2020, 02:19:33 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 06, 2020, 12:49:45 PM

The easiest C02 air pistol for accidentally shooting your eyebrows off.

 Irresponsible fun for responsible shooters.
LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 06, 2020, 06:33:25 PM
I moved my spinner and then watched a bunch of older EdGun videos just to reaffirm why I adore Ed's philosophy and products so much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 06, 2020, 08:18:31 PM
My Vortex matched scope rings came today, so I mounted the new Vortex 6-24X50 Diamondback scope onto the .25 Armada. Unfortunately, it was already dark by the time I got home, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to see how this scope looks in daylight. Forecast calling for a windy day tomorrow, so I may have to wait until Sunday, and hope for calm condition, to get grouping results.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 06, 2020, 08:40:37 PM
 End of the work day , co-worker and I decommissioned some aerosol cans behind the shop, also had a few propane torch tanks that needed opened up, the hatsan .25 striker would only dent them, so I brought out the .25 M11 and some cast slugs, no problem punching holes in them with it, and one slug almost went out the backside of one  8)
 I think I created a new airgun addict also, seems any chance he gets, he grabs the Hatsan , and does some plinking, and seems to have mastered the springer hold too  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: T3PRanch on March 06, 2020, 08:54:34 PM
Went to Wally World. They have now become so pedantic that they are locking up their pellets. Must be a new policy because they have always been out on the shelf before now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 06, 2020, 09:31:25 PM
Quote from: T3PRanch on March 06, 2020, 08:54:34 PM
Went to Wally World. They have now become so pedantic that they are locking up their pellets. Must be a new policy because they have always been out on the shelf before now.
The ones by me have always had pellets and bb behind locked glass.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 06, 2020, 09:58:43 PM
At the coon Bottom Wallymart they only lock up the 250 count tins of cheap pellets.  The sales guy in the sporting goods section told me it is because those are the ones most likely to be shop lifted.  It's a pain because no one there seems to be able to open the security boxes without a lot of trouble. I'm always holding up the line when I try to buy the Crosmann pointed pellets in the 250 count tin that my Winnie 1100 likes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 06, 2020, 10:03:23 PM
Well tomorrow I am selling a 180 gallon aquarium to my cousin for 300 suppose I will save that cash to spend at this.

https://www.flagcitytoysthatshoot.com/ (https://www.flagcitytoysthatshoot.com/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on March 06, 2020, 10:16:31 PM
Fairfield, California WALMART locks up men’s underwear..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 06, 2020, 10:19:20 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on March 06, 2020, 10:16:31 PM
Fairfield, California WALMART locks up men’s underwear..

Some years ago the "gheto" walmart in Lawton OK locked up quite a lot of items. From formula to razor blades.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on March 08, 2020, 12:22:56 AM
Actually wasn't me that did it, it was my girlfriend, who knows my love of shooting and encourages it. Apparently she's been looking over my shoulder now and then when I'm looking at air rifles...lol. 

Today was our 2 year anniversary and in the card she gave me, she said she'd noticed and that while it was going to take her a bit, she really wanted me to have the rifle I'd been looking at and the money that was in the card would be added to until there was enough to order one, plus remembering exactly which one I was looking at. That rifle is the Beeman R7 .20 caliber that's in the bucket list in my sig.

She's definitely a keeper but she already gets told that every day and I'm still a lil speechless...lol

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 08, 2020, 12:46:25 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on March 08, 2020, 12:22:56 AM
Actually wasn't me that did it, it was my girlfriend, who knows my love of shooting and encourages it. Apparently she's been looking over my shoulder now and then when I'm looking at air rifles...lol. 

Today was our 2 year anniversary and in the card she gave me, she said she'd noticed and that while it was going to take her a bit, she really wanted me to have the rifle I'd been looking at and the money that was in the card would be added to until there was enough to order one, plus remembering exactly which one I was looking at. That rifle is the Beeman R7 .20 caliber that's in the bucket list in my sig.

She's definitely a keeper but she already gets told that every day and I'm still a lil speechless...lol
WOW Steve!  That's great on two accounts.  She IS a keeper and what a thoughtful gift.  Happy for you two!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 08, 2020, 12:55:53 AM
I freed up some more space on the side yard by taking down another holly tree, which in turn helps dry out the back yard and gives the songbirds more advance notice of the somewhat diminished flocks of starlings.

How does this help airgunning?  Drying out the yard, clearing underbrush and thus opening up potential to shoot longer distance.  This tree was "small", only about 40 feet, but it had a large canopy. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 08, 2020, 01:14:47 AM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on March 08, 2020, 12:55:53 AM
I freed up some more space on the side yard by taking down another holly tree, which in turn helps dry out the back yard and gives the songbirds more advance notice of the somewhat diminished flocks of starlings.

How does this help airgunning?  Drying out the yard, clearing underbrush and thus opening up potential to shoot longer distance.  This tree was "small", only about 40 feet, but it had a large canopy.
I cut down a holly tree in the yard three years ago, when I bought this place. It’s still trying to come up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on March 08, 2020, 01:36:34 AM
Shot about 50 pellets at 10 meters.

The bad... I didn't do as well as I would have expected.  1/4 inch groups at 10 meters is not acceptable!!!

The good... it proved to me that I need to work MUCH harder at the basics of trigger control.  (smile)

It is easy to get lazy with the basics of good marksmanship.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 08, 2020, 08:16:25 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on March 08, 2020, 12:22:56 AM
Actually wasn't me that did it, it was my girlfriend, who knows my love of shooting and encourages it. Apparently she's been looking over my shoulder now and then when I'm looking at air rifles...lol. 

Today was our 2 year anniversary and in the card she gave me, she said she'd noticed and that while it was going to take her a bit, she really wanted me to have the rifle I'd been looking at and the money that was in the card would be added to until there was enough to order one, plus remembering exactly which one I was looking at. That rifle is the Beeman R7 .20 caliber that's in the bucket list in my sig.

She's definitely a keeper but she already gets told that every day and I'm still a lil speechless...lol
Congratulations!
▪1st  for finding a girlfriend that loves you.
▪2nd. you found someone to keep you on track with your shoulder and wants you to take care of yourself
▪3rd. you found someone who knows what is in your bucket list and fulfills one of those dreams.
▪4th on getting a Beeman R7 .20

I'm happy for you Steve, this will be good for you and she knows it. Not you heal quickly so you can shoot it.
Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 08, 2020, 10:26:43 AM
congrats on all 4 points!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: chaz2 on March 08, 2020, 11:51:58 PM
Practiced my 10 meter rifle, cleaned my Benjamin Discovery, then promptly threw some lead thru it...I haven't shot it in awhile.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 09, 2020, 12:38:24 PM
  Turned the 1740 pistol back into a 2240 pistol!! 8) 8) 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 09, 2020, 03:17:29 PM
Took apart the Crosman 357. To measure some springs, and pins. Hoping that I could make some shims to get rid of  the side to side play in the hammer. Also that I could find a spring, that could be lighter tension for the spring detent. In hoping to put less pressure on the clip, so the trigger is smoother when it indexes. Because if you just crack the barrel open a MM, the difference in the DA trigger is night and day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AlaskaAirgunner on March 09, 2020, 07:46:05 PM
I took my P-17 out today in a snowstorm and shot about 50 pellets through it. I really made a mistake of not grabbing a few more of those when they were $7...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on March 09, 2020, 08:23:48 PM
Shot my P17 and 1377 this afternoon. What a joy!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 10, 2020, 12:29:04 AM
I seem to be handpumping my Leshiy back up daily.  Yup, still has that slow leak, but I'm shooting it enough every day to fall off the regulator.  Today was Polymag-day.  Polys are doing wayyyy better than I expected at 40 and even 45 yards considering I still have no sighted this gun in properly.

Otherwise, cleaned up my shed, put up a couple new shelves, and rearranged so I can build a pellet trap this upcoming weekend without tripping over everything.  Shed?  More like a 56" deep by not-quite-8-foot enclosure (part of this rental) with a water heater smack dab in the darn center.  Still have my table saw, a buncha yard tools, a few power tools, and my extension cords, pressure washer, and belt-drive compressor in there.    Still wayyyyy too small but it's what I have.  And more space for tools means more capacity build important things.  Like a pellet trap.  I need an indoor one and an outdoor one.  I can grab my old one from The Wife's house for outdoor shooting.  But I have an entire unfinished upstairs that is PERFECT for sighting in and testing pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Balu on March 10, 2020, 02:41:48 PM
Picked up a Barska 3-9 X 32 scope, some ,117 cal Crosman pointed 7.4 gr, and Crosman Piranhas in 10.5 gr. Plan to switch out the scope on the RM377.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 10, 2020, 07:17:02 PM
  switched out a pump cup on a Crosman 760.  I wish they sold them in bulk...for cheap! ::) ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 11, 2020, 06:16:48 PM
Polished the barrel on my 25 caliber Armada.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 11, 2020, 08:23:36 PM
Polished the wood on my vintage Beeman C1.
The metal came back to life with Breakaway CLP... gave the wood a "Pledge Restore" treatment.
She is starting to look as good as she shoots.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 11, 2020, 10:50:50 PM
Whew! I filed off the front sight post of my brand new D54, and then hand cut a dove tail to accommodate my new Lyman globe sight.  Man was I nervous about messing it up. I havent ever done it before. But two hours later my new D54 is sporting a sweet new front sight.  Success!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 11, 2020, 11:13:25 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on March 11, 2020, 10:50:50 PM
Whew! I filed off the front sight post of my brand new D54, and then hand cut a dove tail to accommodate my new Lyman globe sight.  Man was I nervous about messing it up. I havent ever done it before. But two hours later my new D54 is sporting a sweet new front sight.  Success!
I did something like that a few years ago to a pistol that consistently shot too high.  I filed a groove in the foresight and epoxyed a short length of thick copper wire on.  Then I filed it to match the thickness of the sight blade.  It looks good and it's still firmly attached.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: tripiy on March 12, 2020, 01:41:55 PM
Started on with a small resetting target project using the Slynger Metal Silhouettes. Step-1 to set up targets and bring them up with a pull string which is accomplished. However still trying out options to make it reset using another shooting target so don't have to deal with strings running in backyard
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on March 12, 2020, 04:01:37 PM
Quote from: pomp006 on March 12, 2020, 01:41:55 PM
Started on with a small resetting target project using the Slynger Metal Silhouettes. Step-1 to set up targets and bring them up with a pull string which is accomplished. However still trying out options to make it reset using another shooting target so don't have to deal with strings running in backyard
I’d be interested to see what you come up with.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 12, 2020, 07:55:04 PM
Cut-off wheels and throwing sparks on some spare steel I had laying around to form the back and bottom of my wayyyy-overly-built indoor pellet trap.  I haven't measured the thickness but I'm fairly certain it will stop what I'm shooting unless I go up a couple calibers and really crank up the energy.  Tomorrow I should be done, and then I'll get to shoot inside this weekend and finally sight in my Leshiy properly.  I think ima tune it back up to 18 to 20 FPE
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on March 12, 2020, 11:36:21 PM
replaced the o-ring breech seal in my Brocock Contour.  should be good for another 5 years!?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 13, 2020, 09:10:43 PM
  Dumped a whole tin of Gamo Match wads all over the floor in front of my rocker.
It's okay, I always played on the floor as a kid... ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 13, 2020, 09:24:28 PM
Installed my AR folding stock adapter on the PRod. Just arrived today from the slow boat from China.  Less than $20 shipped, courtesy of AliExpress.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 14, 2020, 12:22:17 AM
Wrapped up the pellet trap.  Yikes, darn thing weighs a lot.  It is even more overbuilt than the one I left at The Wife's.  Also built a stand out of scraps, then lugged both upstairs.  My 10 yard indoor sweatbox summer shooting range is done.  Also decided I'll set up some soup and Beefaroni cans on string out in the way-back-yard- probably set a couple up tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 14, 2020, 12:54:22 AM
Poured a whole tin of Crosman Premier Domed Ultra Magnum on the kitchen counter on a towel.  Picked all the ones that had sprue wings out. Those wings turn them into flyers for sure. I salvaged about 380 good ones.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on March 14, 2020, 01:08:01 AM
Just shot about 50, or so, pellets with the P17 using the 7.4 Crosman wadcutters that I recently got more of...

Yep, at 33 feet, (10 meters or 11 yards) I was putting them in groups I could mostly cover with a nickel.

However, if I could focus the sight AND the target at the same time, the groups would be more like 1/4-1/3 inch at 10 meters.

Oh well, I am still happy with the result tonight.

I will take pictures of the targets the next time and post them.

Yes, even if I don't do very well...  (smile)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nathan36 on March 14, 2020, 03:28:53 AM
I tore down my Maximus and resealed the gauge fittings and fill port. Fill port was leaking through the male foster fitting. Turned out to be the little o-ring inside the fitting. Easy fit and now back in service.

Nathan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wolfer on March 14, 2020, 05:15:03 AM
I traded around some scopes,, and then re sighted the guns that got the changes.    Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 14, 2020, 07:31:13 AM
Quote from: Wolfer on March 14, 2020, 05:15:03 AM
I traded around some scopes,, and then re sighted the guns that got the changes.    Mike

Mike, what distance are you sighting in? I had to work late yesterday,  I plan on continuing today with breaking-in the Walther Parrus.
Starting with:
▪putting the Tasco 2.5-10x42 back on Parrus and re-sight
▪check screws all around
▪shoot enough pellets to determine if that Tasco scope needs to be returned
▪swap scope if needed ans sight it in and then.....
▪shoot more pellets

Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 14, 2020, 07:43:07 AM
Dan, I start at 10 to 15 yards and work my way out. As you get further out you will find out which pellet works best in the gun you are shooting. Some pellets do well up close but after 30yds they may begin to spread out.

As for me, I rounded up the .22 ammo for the "Little Prince". Winds will be light today so that will be a plus.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 14, 2020, 09:10:33 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on March 14, 2020, 07:43:07 AM
Dan, I start at 10 to 15 yards and work my way out. As you get further out you will find out which pellet works best in the gun you are shooting. Some pellets do well up close but after 30yds they may begin to spread out.

As for me, I rounded up the .22 ammo for the "Little Prince". Winds will be light today so that will be a plus.
Kris, thanks that's reassuring. I start there too. 10 yards to get the iron sights sighted in (if it has sights on the rifle). And while I have my target stand at 10 yds I just do a quick check with a newly mounted scope, two or three shots at 10 to get near POI. Move to 15 yds until I can find a "one hole pellet" or the tightest group.  Out to 20 or 25.

I have some that I leave sighted in at 20, others at 25. If I can't get consistent quarter size groups at 20 yards, I stay there till I can, before moving to 25 yards.

 I'm thinking, if I ever get this Parrus tamed, I may eventually try a 30 yard zero with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 14, 2020, 12:39:29 PM
Just picked up an Allen gun rest and vice from Walmart for 15 bucks, half off! So I'm going to go through my rifles and make sure all the scopes are squared up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 14, 2020, 03:17:46 PM
Quote from: bear air on March 14, 2020, 12:39:29 PM
Just picked up an Allen gun rest and vice from Walmart for 15 bucks, half off! So I'm going to go through my rifles and make sure all the scopes are squared up.
Same here, this morning!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 16, 2020, 11:02:38 AM
Custom shrouded Crosman Summit Ranger.  The Summit Ranger despite what said online, has a 19" barrel.

(https://i.imgur.com/tceSKnQ.jpg)


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on March 16, 2020, 11:48:09 AM
It was time to start going through my collection & giving them all a cleaning with some patches wetted with Rem-Oil. Gotta continue on today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Balu on March 16, 2020, 02:46:17 PM
Quote from: pomp006 on March 12, 2020, 01:41:55 PM
Started on with a small resetting target project using the Slynger Metal Silhouettes. Step-1 to set up targets and bring them up with a pull string which is accomplished. However still trying out options to make it reset using another shooting target so don't have to deal with strings running in backyard

Been thinking about something along those line. Got an old rotisserie I used to used to dry fishing lures. Has square rod and spins about 3 miles and hour.

When drying the lures you'd attach alligator clips to hold the hook eyes. Offsetting the lures at 90 degrees.

I wouldn't recommend steel, but cardboard, plastic, thin wood, should work fine.

And since it would be spinning, you would always have targets on the top and bottom to shoot!

Have to dig it out and set it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on March 19, 2020, 07:00:47 PM
Started working on the dinged and gouged 135 QE stock today. Gotta wait until around the end of April to get the seals in for it. Hopefully get the stock done by the time the seals get here from the Russian Federation.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 19, 2020, 09:32:41 PM
Watched several you tube videos on re-sealing the Crosman 1400.  Gonna jump in tomorrow and see if I can't get her to hold air for more than a couple of minutes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on March 19, 2020, 09:39:16 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on March 19, 2020, 07:00:47 PM
Started working on the dinged and gouged 135 QE stock today. Gotta wait until around the end of April to get the seals in for it. Hopefully get the stock done by the time the seals get here from the Russian Federation.
Curiousity gets the better me, but.....Russian Federation? Random dumb thought woulda been HatsanUSA. Their breech seals come 4 to a pack for $4.95 and you'd have a couple spares for your own guns.

Aftermarket, Custom Air Seals in Australia makes both seals, ARH has the piston seal and all would have shipped quicker than the end of April. Other random thought woulda been ask here. All Hatsan break barrels use the same breech seal and I can't be the only one that has spares. Someone could have sent you one for nothing more than your address.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 21, 2020, 09:58:33 AM
I switched all my multi-caliber capable air rifles to .22 caliber.  Since I have an ample supply, I figured I'd shoot the cheap .22 pellets while we are all socially distancing ourselves and save the .25 pellets for the impending zombie apocalypse!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2020, 10:05:10 AM
So far, I have been biting my fingernails and wearing a trench in the carpet from pacing back and forth...

Out for Delivery
March 21, 2020 at 7:31 am

Out for Delivery, Expected Delivery Between 10:30am and 2:30pm

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 21, 2020, 10:10:02 AM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 21, 2020, 09:58:33 AM
I switched all my multi-caliber capable air rifles to .22 caliber.  Since I have an ample supply, I figured I'd shoot the cheap .22 pellets while we are all socially distancing ourselves and save the .25 pellets for the impending zombie apocalypse!   ;D
I'll continue to shoot my .25. I already have a crossbow and a number of machetes on hand. "Come at me, walking dead!"

Speaking of .25. I've opened my Armada for about 3 years now, and have never messed with it. Last night, I'd finally decided to improve the trigger. Straightened out the lawyer spring, and lightened up the trigger. Put it back together, and now it's a bit too light. I'll have to go back in and make more adjustments.  This is a PITA with the Armada, since all the tactical wear needs to come off to get to pressure the screw.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 21, 2020, 10:11:01 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2020, 10:05:10 AM
So far, I have been biting my fingernails and wearing a trench in the carpet from pacing back and forth...

Out for Delivery
March 21, 2020 at 7:31 am

Out for Delivery, Expected Delivery Between 10:30am and 2:30pm
They're delivering Jim Beam now?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2020, 10:15:14 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on March 21, 2020, 10:11:01 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2020, 10:05:10 AM
So far, I have been biting my fingernails and wearing a trench in the carpet from pacing back and forth...

Out for Delivery
March 21, 2020 at 7:31 am

Out for Delivery, Expected Delivery Between 10:30am and 2:30pm
They're delivering Jim Beam now?

NICE THOUGHT!!!
 But I am stocked up thanks to my wife....
My new-2-me Mendoza RM-600 is in transit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on March 21, 2020, 11:49:21 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on March 19, 2020, 09:39:16 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on March 19, 2020, 07:00:47 PM
Started working on the dinged and gouged 135 QE stock today. Gotta wait until around the end of April to get the seals in for it. Hopefully get the stock done by the time the seals get here from the Russian Federation.
Curiousity gets the better me, but.....Russian Federation? Random dumb thought woulda been HatsanUSA. Their breech seals come 4 to a pack for $4.95 and you'd have a couple spares for your own guns.

Aftermarket, Custom Air Seals in Australia makes both seals, ARH has the piston seal and all would have shipped quicker than the end of April. Other random thought woulda been ask here. All Hatsan break barrels use the same breech seal and I can't be the only one that has spares. Someone could have sent you one for nothing more than your address.
  Apparently, that's what they call themselves now? Kinda like Star Trek? Their's was the only place listed that could be trustworthy. That's where the owner got the high powered gas cartridge from as well. Funny the seals weren't in the package as advertised? Didn't think to call Hatsan USA. Had to clear out and reload my phone to 86 a hacker, so my address book got cleared out as well. Gotta look up the number again.
** Hatsan USA (479) 273-5629. Gotta find the parts diagram for the 135 QE to get the part names and numbers for the forestock mounting assembly. *** Here's the page with the proper parts diagram; https://hatsanairgunsusa.com/exploded-product-diagrams/  Hatsan has a lot of parts diagrams to view. Some that they don't you have to request.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SweeteaNsilhouettes on March 21, 2020, 04:16:45 PM
Applied a ballistol face lift to my stock ! .... "it rubs the lotion on or it gets.... ummmmm nvm.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 21, 2020, 06:28:23 PM
  Last Summer I got a 760 Crosman that takes clips at a yard sale.
Smooth bore.
Had a spare rifled barrel for the 760-D and put that on it.

Got to thinking about it today... put that smooth bore back in for a dedicated BB shooter.
Has a Daisy 4x15 (the old metal one, fine cross hairs) and it does well with the plated Daisy BB's. ::) ;D ::) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 06:45:53 PM
  Cold and pretty windy outside, so I derailed a thread in the hunting gate.......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 21, 2020, 07:20:26 PM
Quote from: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 06:45:53 PM
  Cold and pretty windy outside, so I derailed a thread in the hunting gate.......
I would call it "enhancing" the thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 07:29:40 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on March 21, 2020, 07:20:26 PM
Quote from: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 06:45:53 PM
  Cold and pretty windy outside, so I derailed a thread in the hunting gate.......
I would call it "enhancing" the thread.

  You are a co-conspirator.

  Let's do this thread next!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on March 21, 2020, 07:38:14 PM
Finished the cart for Field Target:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 07:42:44 PM
  WELL DONE Frank.

  That is a smart looking set up!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 21, 2020, 07:51:09 PM
Quote from: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 07:29:40 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on March 21, 2020, 07:20:26 PM
Quote from: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 06:45:53 PM
  Cold and pretty windy outside, so I derailed a thread in the hunting gate.......
I would call it "enhancing" the thread.

  You are a co-conspirator.

  Let's do this thread next!
Moi?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 21, 2020, 08:24:47 PM
I pumped up my Streamline.  That’s it, I just pumped it up and put it back in the cabinet.  It was too late to shoot since I needed to head into work.  Now I’m trying to resist pushing the “order now” button on a .22 cal HW30S.  I think I’ll go for a walk....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2020, 09:16:32 PM
WHAT THE HECK IS THAT!?
HAHHHA

Quote
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2020, 09:20:19 PM
(https://barkpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/CRAZY-DOGS-dogs-13655070-660-554.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mpbby on March 21, 2020, 09:42:25 PM
A couple of weeks ago, my beast convinced me (almost 70..!?!?) that I deserved a gift.. Then, I spent 3 times the USA price to pay shipping and import tax. Today, right in the exponential virus crisis, I am crossing my fingers to be delivered.

It's a "super" aditional speaker to my caller.  The targets are hogs during daylight.  If a younger comes, it will be airgunned (D 350); otherwise, also PB waiting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 21, 2020, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2020, 09:16:32 PM
WHAT THE HECK IS THAT!?
That is Trouble  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 10:54:41 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2020, 09:16:32 PM
WHAT THE HECK IS THAT!?
HAHHHA

Quote
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  Scott,
  Meet the batrachian.
  From here on out, the batrachian should be referred to as BARB.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 21, 2020, 11:53:16 PM
Quote from: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 10:54:41 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2020, 09:16:32 PM
WHAT THE HECK IS THAT!?
HAHHHA

Quote
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=307443;image)

  Scott,
  Meet the batrachian.
  From here on out, the batrachian should be referred to as BARB.
Here we go again
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: chuckinohio on March 21, 2020, 11:59:19 PM
 shhhhhhhhh

  Don't clue them in, and we will laugh the hardest as they try to figure it out!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2020, 12:00:41 AM
Hey BARB!

Are you related to my Ex Mother-in-Law?
 The resemblance is uncanny.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 22, 2020, 12:03:17 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2020, 12:00:41 AM
Hey BARB!

Are you related to my Ex Mother-in-Law?
 The resemblance is uncanny.
Hmmm.......things are now starting to make a lot of sense
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: chuckinohio on March 22, 2020, 12:18:55 AM
 See, I told you, that frog will take on a life of its own before the quarantine ends!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 22, 2020, 06:05:39 PM
Playing with my Evanix Air Speed .25 I may not be the Laser that several of my other rifles are but it is probably as accurate as it needs to be for targets/pests at under 60 yards. Besides it is fun to shoot 8) 8) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 22, 2020, 06:55:00 PM
Worked in the garden and built a waist level rooting bed so that the love of my life doesn't have to bend over to pick herbs.  Then I relaxed by shooting the Crosman 2100 against the legacy 1000.  They are both wearing identical 4X scopes and shooting Winchester domes at 12 pumps.  The 2100 wins hands down.  They are equal as far as accuracy but the 2100 is more powerful.  I think I need to rebuild the valve on the legacy 1000.  The pump handle wants to pop open after three pumps and the sound of the shot is more muffled.  More of a pop than a crack.  I think I may start a new thread in the Crosman gate asking for advice.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 25, 2020, 11:00:31 AM
Selected and tested a few guns that we hadn't shot in some time. We'll be taking them with us to the woods tomorrow for a 4 day stay in the RV.
I also turned on and tested the mobile hotspot feature on my cell phone. First time messing with it and I wanted to see how it connected the laptop via the phone to the internet. Pretty simple and works well. I couldn't tell the difference in the speed from our home wireless network. Betty Lou even played her Facebook games which are heavy on bandwidth. Matter of fact, I'm connected with it right now.
Now it all depends on available service where we are going in the woods. If I remember right... it's not real strong.
This is airgun related because I like posting my outdoor adventures here on the GTA and would like to do so during our weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 25, 2020, 11:15:02 AM
Quote from: avator on March 25, 2020, 11:00:31 AM
Selected and tested a few guns that we hadn't shot in some time. We'll be taking them with us to the woods tomorrow for a 4 day stay in the RV.
I also turned on and tested the mobile hotspot feature on my cell phone. First time messing with it and I wanted to see how it connected the laptop via the phone to the internet. Pretty simple and works well. I couldn't tell the difference in the speed from our home wireless network. Betty Lou even played her Facebook games which are heavy on bandwidth. Matter of fact, I'm connected with it right now.
Now it all depends on available service where we are going in the woods. If I remember right... it's not real strong.
This is airgun related because I like posting my outdoor adventures here on the GTA and would like to do so during our weekend.
Bill, I use my phone's hotspot extensively when I travel and found amazing connection speeds in the most odd locations- like literally in the middle of Appalachia and Podunk Oklatexasbama.  Cell towers are a wonderful thing :)

Have fun on your adventure- keep us in the loop
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 25, 2020, 11:44:25 AM
Yessir Peter, that's the plan.
Some would say, "Why not use the smart phone to access the forum directly?"
Well, that's because I'm old and have large fingers and I liken typing on the phone to loading single pellets into a Crosman 2100. The difference is, I can use tweezers to load the pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 25, 2020, 12:07:54 PM
Built a pellet trap.  Tested it with my magnum springers.  Seems tough enough.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 25, 2020, 02:08:20 PM
I spent lunch rooting, digging, trenching and shuffling debris from the storm-drain run-off past my yard that feeds Falling Creek.  I'm now halfway through my "engineering plan Stage 2", and removed 90-odd plastic bottles and a small pile of beer cans as well as a tractor seat, a steering wheel from a Sears 502 Mower, and a yellow "buried cable here" marker tube floating down the way.  The latter item concerns me a little.  This benefits my shooting as the backyard has ZERO standing water now. 

Oddly, the tube fits my drainspout perfectly so now I have even better rain diversion.

Side Note:  I am wayyyyy too old to be doing this stuff!  My back is freaking SORE!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 25, 2020, 06:27:35 PM
Quote from: avator on March 25, 2020, 11:44:25 AM
Yessir Peter, that's the plan.
Some would say, "Why not use the smart phone to access the forum directly?"
Well, that's because I'm old and have large fingers and I liken typing on the phone to loading single pellets into a Crosman 2100. The difference is, I can use tweezers to load the pellets.
Bill, I've been using the LG Stylo series for a couple of years now, and I absolutely love this phone! It's a larger phone, the size of a Samsung Note or iPhone plus models, but only cost about $150. It has a built in stylus which is great for folks with sausage fingers.
98% of my time on GTA is via this phone. All the pictures that I post on GTA is via this phone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 25, 2020, 09:32:26 PM
Well.. That explains a bit of your posts that I attributed to alcohol.

(Hello pot, meet kettle)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 7624452 on March 25, 2020, 11:35:16 PM
Used a tongue cleaner to fix up my NY camel.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on March 26, 2020, 12:43:01 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on March 25, 2020, 06:27:35 PM
Quote from: avator on March 25, 2020, 11:44:25 AM
Yessir Peter, that's the plan.
Some would say, "Why not use the smart phone to access the forum directly?"
Well, that's because I'm old and have large fingers and I liken typing on the phone to loading single pellets into a Crosman 2100. The difference is, I can use tweezers to load the pellets.
Bill, I've been using the LG Stylo series for a couple of years now, and I absolutely love this phone! It's a larger phone, the size of a Samsung Note or iPhone plus models, but only cost about $150. It has a built in stylus which is great for folks with sausage fingers.
98% of my time on GTA is via this phone. All the pictures that I post on GTA is via this phone.

That looks like a "tansi," a projectile tied to a reel of nylon and launched from a smooth bore airgun to hunt fish  ;D

A lot of Filipino guys use that kind of method for fishing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 26, 2020, 12:25:37 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 25, 2020, 09:32:26 PM
Well.. That explains a bit of your posts that I attributed to alcohol.

(Hello pot, meet kettle)
Hehe
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 26, 2020, 12:44:00 PM
3 clicks (to increase power) on the Leshiy HST and a few shots with H&N Sniper Lights.  Winner winner chicken dinner!  Time to stockpile.

I'll break out the Caldwell if the sun comes out.

 My local tree-rats knew something else was going on because I wasn't shooting the spinner or my trap.  They still ran, but this time they hung out about 30 yards away and watched.  As long as they don't get into my stuff, they can serve their primary role of copperhead-alert-animals.  IE: they won't become reactive targets anytime soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 28, 2020, 11:57:24 AM
 Replaced the pump cup on my "new" to me 2100 Classic. Now we're talking! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 28, 2020, 01:14:32 PM
Refinishing a marauder stock, burned it with a torch and sanded it yesterday now I'm applying tru oil. This ones going to be a semi gloss. I wasn't able to get the good deep grain burns that you normally see on the sho sugi ban method but I like the way its turning out so far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ghostdncr on March 28, 2020, 04:22:42 PM
Several months ago, I bought a Crosman 66 Powermaster at the flea market for $10. It held air and seemed to work okay but was very rough, so why not? It ends up being a decent shooter but the Daisy 880's have always been more to my liking, so it's drifted around the house over the winter and not seen much love. Anyway, I disassembled it today and found several little bits and bobs broken inside (but still functional) and the last few inches of bore on the muzzle end were pretty dark. Cleaning didn't seem to improve that much so off I went on a tangent and lost a little over six inches of barrel and shroud. All done with hand tools as an experiment to see how it would turn out. Well, it's a far handier rifle now, appears to shoot just a tad harder than before, and seems substantially more accurate!

Here is how it currently sits:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709056966_835b582d9e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJBUNj) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJBUNj)


I'll take it in to work and clean up the muzzle end on the lathe, give it a proper crown, and make a new shroud bushing. Also, I'm going to make a modified stock bolt so the buttstock can be easily removed and reattached in the field with no tools, which should put my packed OAL down around 19 inches. It's not the EDgun Leshiy I'd prefer, but then we are only ten dollars deep into the project.

Here's a pic showing the slight penetration gain. I have no clue what this stuff is but it was bought as modeling clay. It required a bench vise to get shaped into the rectangular block you see here, because it's way too stiff to be formed by hand. You can see the divot left by yesterday's shot at almost dead center (shooting .177 CPHP's) and today's pellet still buried above and just to the right. The slab I cut off to reach the face you see here was approximately 5/8" thick.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709377462_1e4a97f360_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDy57) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDy57)


And here's today's CPHP next to an unfired one for comparison. At least it expanded some but my goodness, look at the flash on the unfired pellet. That's embarrassing, Crosman!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709055421_f324c2d064_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJBUkF) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJBUkF)


I like the way this shortened 66 handles and shoots. Took it on a short woods walk after lunch and found it to be an all around rather surprising little package, and even more so considering how easy it will be to mod the buttstock. All of today's testing was just perceptions and opinions, but I'll likely get a little more scientific with it in the coming weeks. I probably won't walk past any more of these at the flea market, either.

Now, who has about a 12" drop of .20 cal barrel to sell cheap for the next one?   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 28, 2020, 05:09:40 PM
  Swapped scopes around and now the 2100 Classic has Tasco 3-9... 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nod on March 28, 2020, 06:54:39 PM
This is what I did airgun wise today:

Cursed at my Marauder .25, it started leaking air and I don't know where. Don't have time to look at it now so will go back to my D34  for rabbits.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 28, 2020, 11:29:19 PM
Put the 1377 back together.  Still has power issues.  Thinking it's the transfer port seal.  Shot stuff at long range with the Hatsan 125 til I felt better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 29, 2020, 09:54:02 AM
Moving the airgun range again. Now that it's nicer. I started to shoot behind my garage because I could see movement better. But the neighbors been out more frequent. I don't want to inconvenience them, and limit what they can do in their own property. We got like a open concept back yard.

Guess this is what it means to be respectful and considerate.  Guess I'll build another target trap to leave in the very back edge of my property. I got this peanut shaped clearing in the back, with trees all around except a little entrance. That be a good spot for it.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 29, 2020, 11:29:49 AM
Quote from: ghostdncr on March 28, 2020, 04:22:42 PM
Several months ago, I bought a Crosman 66 Powermaster at the flea market for $10. It held air and seemed to work okay but was very rough, so why not? It ends up being a decent shooter but the Daisy 880's have always been more to my liking, so it's drifted around the house over the winter and not seen much love. Anyway, I disassembled it today and found several little bits and bobs broken inside (but still functional) and the last few inches of bore on the muzzle end were pretty dark. Cleaning didn't seem to improve that much so off I went on a tangent and lost a little over six inches of barrel and shroud. All done with hand tools as an experiment to see how it would turn out. Well, it's a far handier rifle now, appears to shoot just a tad harder than before, and seems substantially more accurate!

Here is how it currently sits:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709056966_835b582d9e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJBUNj) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJBUNj)


I'll take it in to work and clean up the muzzle end on the lathe, give it a proper crown, and make a new shroud bushing. Also, I'm going to make a modified stock bolt so the buttstock can be easily removed and reattached in the field with no tools, which should put my packed OAL down around 19 inches. It's not the EDgun Leshiy I'd prefer, but then we are only ten dollars deep into the project.

Here's a pic showing the slight penetration gain. I have no clue what this stuff is but it was bought as modeling clay. It required a bench vise to get shaped into the rectangular block you see here, because it's way too stiff to be formed by hand. You can see the divot left by yesterday's shot at almost dead center (shooting .177 CPHP's) and today's pellet still buried above and just to the right. The slab I cut off to reach the face you see here was approximately 5/8" thick.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709377462_1e4a97f360_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDy57) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDy57)


And here's today's CPHP next to an unfired one for comparison. At least it expanded some but my goodness, look at the flash on the unfired pellet. That's embarrassing, Crosman!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709055421_f324c2d064_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJBUkF) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJBUkF)


I like the way this shortened 66 handles and shoots. Took it on a short woods walk after lunch and found it to be an all around rather surprising little package, and even more so considering how easy it will be to mod the buttstock. All of today's testing was just perceptions and opinions, but I'll likely get a little more scientific with it in the coming weeks. I probably won't walk past any more of these at the flea market, either.

Now, who has about a 12" drop of .20 cal barrel to sell cheap for the next one?   ;D
John, that's a sharp-looking carbine you now have.  And it sounds like it's shooting much more favorable, too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 29, 2020, 12:41:14 PM
The pellet trap, will be at the very end of the property. New range measurement can be up to 40m, and a 18 to 20M depend on where I setup. But appears the neighbors are moving so, you know what that means.

View from the 40M point, may need to trim some branches.

(https://i.imgur.com/sus9mgQ.jpg)

18M

(https://i.imgur.com/uPpsjvL.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on March 30, 2020, 12:50:02 PM
Got out yesterday and got a little 50 yard target practice in with the Gauntlet.

It was a little erratic at first until I remembered to remove the barrel band (It's clamped to the bottle and moves as the pressure changes).

It was still a little erratic, at one point I could see the pellets curving in flight. Not sure what the issue is. Might need to clean the barrel since it has been sitting un used for several months.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on March 30, 2020, 03:54:47 PM
Broke the rear sight off my Daisy 25 :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 30, 2020, 05:02:28 PM
Loaded up the RV for 5 days at the atv park. It's about 30 minutes from here. I took my Master Blaster pistol/carbine carbine to do some quite type plinking between trail rides. When the time came, I found the battery dead in the holographic sight. I had to make a run back to the house in the Nitro to pick up a few things that we forgot to pack. So, I exchanged the MB for a Daisy 880.
Next day I pulled out the 880 only to find the seal had dried out from lack of use. Next morning and another trip back to the house to check on things, I swapped out the 880 for a 922. Tine came to plink again and fate struck again.... no 22 pellets in the RV.
Bottom line.... I did stuff airgun related.... just not shooting.. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 30, 2020, 06:00:35 PM
  Came to the decision that I'm going to thin out the herd.
    Focus more on .177. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on March 30, 2020, 07:05:52 PM
I cleared a 1" diameter tree from my 50-ish yards shooting range at The Clanger- which incidentally was painted with white appliance enamel after knocking off the rust.  Small piece of electrical tapes marks my aim point. 

Anyway, that skinny tree was literally 1" off from the tape looking at the clanger through my scope, and after hitting the bole of the tree-wannabe 2 times in a row, I decided it needed to go.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cootertwo on March 30, 2020, 08:44:50 PM
What did I do? SPENT MONEY !!! I ordered one of those booster pump gizmo's, like what Mr. Hollowpoint uses. Figure it will save some run time on my compressors. Having a Huben, Raptor, and SK19, that I'm filling to 4000psi, I'm constantly having to top off my tanks. This booster thing looks neat, and it is VERY expensive, but hey, what the heck. Remember the old Schlitz commercials? "You only go round once in life". Or was it "GO for the gusto", been a long time ago.... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 30, 2020, 09:16:37 PM
  8) ;D Yup once you go high pressure bottles / tubes a booster like that is sure nice.
 I can use my Shoe Box to do my initial fill but once afield I have limited fills on the ninja bottle, but do have a 12v portable that will top a gun up to 4500 if needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 01, 2020, 07:33:30 PM
Did some bolt work on the 781 faux target rifle , actually it broke so I repaired and improved it at the same time.
(https://i.postimg.cc/br7sQm93/IMG-20200401-150753701.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sGJjz98h)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MHNs2fyv/IMG-20200401-153410240.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7J11S6tk)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 01, 2020, 08:44:42 PM
After posting my Crosman Quest 1000X here in the classifieds a few times with no hits... I pulled off its scope, and rubbed it down to take to the LGS for a trade.  ::)
 Sad, it is a good shooter but I have the least invested in it and I have a "Special Order" PB that arrived that I am just short of funds now that it FINALLY got here. :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 01, 2020, 09:19:25 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 01, 2020, 08:44:42 PM
After posting my Crosman Quest 1000X here in the classifieds a few times with no hits... I pulled off its scope, and rubbed it down to take to the LGS for a trade.  ::)
 Sad, it is a good shooter but I have the least invested in it and I have a "Special Order" PB that arrived that I am just short of funds now that it FINALLY got here. :-\

HD sir, I don't regret parting ways with my toys if I don't use them anymore, even if I sell them super cheap.

I recently sold an SWFA scope (A1) and some of my KIDD and Tactical Innovations stuff so cheap but I did not feel any remorse at all..Coming from me, my toys are pristine and look stellar, so it is like they are buying brand new stuff at a super discounted price

I feel guilty when I just look at them unused.

I find it funny that some people hoard stuff.

Got a friend who has more than a dozen 10/22s and a lot more other guns. He says he does not have the heart to let go of them, even those that are just collecting dust.

Probably I would have that mindset if my son was into shooting but it does not appeal to him at all, so I limit myself and sell them when they longer enamor me.



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 01, 2020, 10:35:58 PM
  Changed some of the Crosman "Lego" stuff around again. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A4Skyhawk on April 02, 2020, 12:58:59 AM
Have been shooting my AM77 lately and getting more consistent patterns on my 10 yd range.  Today I decided to open it up for a check up.  Everything looked OK.  But, a close inspection of the sear contact surface indicated that I could improve on the radius on the sear.  I took a little off on one side with a file and polished it with a stone.  I also dressed up the sear spring, which I had cut down a little some time ago.  Put it back together - and now I get “drop” fires.  Ugh!  If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 02, 2020, 12:10:01 PM
  Crosman 1377 RC went back to being a pistol with a MK 177-010 barrel cut down to 12".
Did the barrel last year and have been messing with it off and on.
Got it tweaked in this morning! ;D





Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A4Skyhawk on April 02, 2020, 04:49:29 PM
Opened up my AM77 today to investigate why the gun now has drop fire problems.  The trigger pull is measuring ~3 oz (was ~7 oz).  The sear-hammer engagement measured .030”; maybe I took too much off the sear?  Or maybe it was the touch-up of the sear spring that I did yesterday?  That was the easiest to test out.  I have a few extra springs, so I started with a new one and cut off one full turn.  Put the rifle back together, checked for drop fire – OK – trigger pull ~12 oz.  Then put the scope on – can’t put them in a ragged hole.  Did another tear down, trimmed more off the sear spring, retested – pull now at ~ 10 oz.  Feels better, but accuracy still NG.  I did this twice more to get to ~6 oz pull, and discovered that the accuracy problem was in the scope mounts.  I have the B-Square 10101 mounts with a gimble ring, and I did not have one of the windage set screws tightened into it’s hole in the ring so the scope alignment was not stable.  Once I got the scope mounted properly, everything came into place.  The rifle now has a nice 6-7 oz pull without the drop fire, and I am getting stacked or ragged hole groups! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on April 02, 2020, 05:30:18 PM
Stripped and scrubbed a damaged 135 QE stock and letting it dry at the moment. Shooting part 2 of the 135 QE .30 mods too.                                                                                                         
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 02, 2020, 05:44:09 PM
Shot the RIM with Sniper Magnums again today.  What a wonderful combination.  The gun has settled down to about 13-14 fpe with these pellets and accuracy at 35 yards is awesome! Worked on the 1377 some more.  I'm going to have to order some parts which leads me to day dreaming about mods.  Got to have a steel breech, maybe a longer barrel.  In that case I ought to get a new barrel band,  maybe a scope mount.  That means a shoulder stock.  Ya'll understand.   :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 03, 2020, 05:34:30 PM
Pulled the 1377 RC apart, cleaned the valve and installed a new stem.  8)

Oiling it just wasn't enough.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A4Skyhawk on April 03, 2020, 11:14:56 PM
Shot my AM77 over the chrony today to see how it compares to the tests that I did in 2010.  With 8.02 Gr JSB Match wadcutters, got 515 fps, 641, and 748 with 3, 5, 8 pumps.  In 2010, with 10.34 Gr. JSB Diabolo Exact Heavies, it produced 515 fps, 642, and 757.  So it has lost a little.  I do recall that there was more "compression" of the cup on these pumps before, so maybe the adjustable pump rod needs to be tweaked, or the cup or o-rings are worn.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: chuckinohio on April 04, 2020, 12:22:11 AM
  Gauged, weighed, and inspected 12 tins of  .177 JSB pellets.
  8.4s
  10.3s
  13.4s
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 04, 2020, 08:34:58 AM
Mounted the UTG 3-9x40 35 yard parallax scope and rings on the Terrus yesterday. It’s got a hair over 1/8” clearance with the scope caps on. Brought my cheek weld down perfectly. Hope to sight it in today at 30 meter zero.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 04, 2020, 08:40:09 AM
Nice Walther there John!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 04, 2020, 08:44:10 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 04, 2020, 08:40:09 AM
Nice Walther there John!

Thanks Scott! It’s shooting the CPLs from the cardboard box at 13.5-13.7 FPE. It’s my only true Springer. It’s super fun to shoot. I’ve been following your Mendoza posts. Are you going to scope it, or keep with the open sights?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 04, 2020, 09:33:00 AM
Shot a mag through the Sam Yang Sumatra yesterday... every shot with that thing impresses the snot out of me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on April 04, 2020, 11:18:25 AM
Still working on the detailed pellet inventory I've slacked on since I now have too much time and I can one handed...lol. Got .20 and .25 done, on to .22.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2020, 11:48:21 AM
 Learned a lesson.. never ever buy anything on "Auction" on Ebay again.  ::)
 If I need it, I buy new, and with free shipping!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 04, 2020, 12:55:20 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2020, 11:48:21 AM
Learned a lesson.. never ever buy anything on "Auction" on Ebay again.  ::)
 If I need it, I buy new, and with free shipping!

Wendell, I just buy it now anymore, I watch the auctions to get an idea of what to look for in price and go from there. If the used item is in good shape, buy it now, free ship, and ships to a POB, I will buy it other wise I just buy it new and be done with it. Every now then I will snipe an auction for the hard to find stuff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2020, 01:55:12 PM
 Thanks,Kris,
 I got burned a bit on shipping.   Apparently the seller believes Vermont is West of the Mississippi.
I nailed him on it at the time and he was going to refund Paypal... but it never happened.

 I got a nice rifle(needed some fixing),so I'll let it go.   ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 04, 2020, 02:06:45 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2020, 01:55:12 PM
Thanks,Kris,
 I got burned a bit on shipping.   Apparently the seller believes Vermont is West of the Mississippi.
I nailed him on it at the time and he was going to refund Paypal... but it never happened.

 I got a nice rifle(needed some fixing),so I'll let it go.   ::)

I fine that the ridiculous shipping prices are used to get actual asking price sometimes. I just pass those sellers by. I did have a great seller a few weeks ago. Bought some wood lathe tools from him, he messaged me back that he had gone on vacation and wouldn't be able to ship until he got back. I told him no hurry, he knocked off $15.00 to cover the delay, a week later I got the tools, they were in excellent condition. Some sellers are fantastic and others are a farce. Good luck with the new addition.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2020, 02:24:37 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 04, 2020, 02:06:45 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2020, 01:55:12 PM
Thanks,Kris,
 I got burned a bit on shipping.   Apparently the seller believes Vermont is West of the Mississippi.
I nailed him on it at the time and he was going to refund Paypal... but it never happened.

 I got a nice rifle(needed some fixing),so I'll let it go.   ::)

I fine that the ridiculous shipping prices are used to get actual asking price sometimes. I just pass those sellers by. I did have a great seller a few weeks ago. Bought some wood lathe tools from him, he messaged me back that he had gone on vacation and wouldn't be able to ship until he got back. I told him no hurry, he knocked off $15.00 to cover the delay, a week later I got the tools, they were in excellent condition. Some sellers are fantastic and others are a farce. Good luck with the new addition.

Thanks,Kris
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2020, 05:36:30 PM
 Shimmed the pump cup in the 1377 RC.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 05, 2020, 02:29:08 AM
My friend stopped by today and he swapped out the breech on my armada bottle carbine to an exclusive sidelever one. It cocks super easy now, even with a heavy spring in it. We also ran a 22 he just put together over the chrony and his wifes 17 cal as well. Then he topped off the scuba tanks. Great day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on April 05, 2020, 04:28:09 AM
The only thing airgun related that I did was think about looking at my air rifles.  It’s been a long week at work.  Time to start my weekend now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 05, 2020, 07:05:59 AM
Good for you, Brett! Hope your wife’s doing better. Today, we’ll do online ‘church’ and I’ll get some shooting in after. I go back to work tomorrow. One day at a time for sure!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2020, 08:18:17 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on April 04, 2020, 11:18:25 AM
Still working on the detailed pellet inventory I've slacked on since I now have too much time and I can one handed...lol. Got .20 and .25 done, on to .22.....
What do you mean by detailed inventory?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2020, 08:21:54 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on April 04, 2020, 08:34:58 AM
Mounted the UTG 3-9x40 35 yard parallax scope and rings on the Terrus yesterday. It’s got a hair over 1/8” clearance with the scope caps on. Brought my cheek weld down perfectly. Hope to sight it in today at 30 meter zero.
That scope looks good on your Walther. I'm a UTG fan also, only own four now I think, but not that one. I'm curious about it, keep us updated.
Happy shooting.
Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on April 05, 2020, 09:35:03 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2020, 08:18:17 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on April 04, 2020, 11:18:25 AM
Still working on the detailed pellet inventory I've slacked on since I now have too much time and I can one handed...lol. Got .20 and .25 done, on to .22.....
What do you mean by detailed inventory?

Means I grabbed a notebook and laid them out under 4 headings..lol. Brand, Style/Type, Weight and Count. Last time I did was a couple years ago and I just lumped everything in a Brand together and ballparked what was in open tins. Said I was bored and figure this way, I can look and say hmmm, got this many H&N FTT's in 5.53 and this many in 5.54. Or the other way since I started the .22 count and so far have 12 different types of H&N, Predator Polymags, Dynamic (lost my mind for a minute and spent $25 for 400 from AoA), Crosman, Hatsan Vortex and Ruger.
I got 3 of the 6 shelves of pellets done, 3 more to go...lol. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 05, 2020, 09:45:43 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 05, 2020, 08:21:54 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on April 04, 2020, 08:34:58 AM
Mounted the UTG 3-9x40 35 yard parallax scope and rings on the Terrus yesterday. It’s got a hair over 1/8” clearance with the scope caps on. Brought my cheek weld down perfectly. Hope to sight it in today at 30 meter zero.
That scope looks good on your Walther. I'm a UTG fan also, only own four now I think, but not that one. I'm curious about it, keep us updated.
Happy shooting.
Dan

I will, Dan. So far I really like it, especially at the price, $79 at PA. It’s a 1 inch tube and my others are 30mm. The 35 yard fixed parallax is crystal clear at 30 meters. Only thing is it’s a wire reticle, so it’s a little thick at 9 power, maybe twice as much as my etched glass ones. But I think it’s doable. The target I was using has red diamonds and the inner diamond is about 3/8” - 1/2” and I could just make out the red outline around the crosshairs at 30m. And it is a mil-dot scope. I bought medium UTG dovetail rings for it, but the scope came with the exact same rings, nice quality. I didn’t mind putting the extra rings on the shelf for something down the road.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on April 05, 2020, 03:23:49 PM
i made up a bunch of targets using the cardboard packaging from Pyramyd Air pellets.


i take 12" bamboo shish kabob skewers and run them through the cardboard.  then i put a little hot glue on them to hold them in place. the cardboard is the perfect size for the Gamo targets which are glued on using elmer's School glue.  much easier to work with and holds better than spray glue.


i place the targets in the yard at 5 yard intervals and practice holdover/under. 



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on April 05, 2020, 04:29:22 PM
Cool targets Carl!

I put together a shooting box for the 400.  I have done this with all my pcps to keep gun specific items together like magazines, pellets, probes and a log book for the gun.  All I have to do is grab a gun and grab it's box and I'm ready to go.  I also try to keep the Allen wrenches needed for the gun in there too just in case. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on April 05, 2020, 05:01:12 PM
Got out some yesterday. I cleaned the barrel of the Gauntlet and ran several dozen rounds down the pipe.

Its kind of a pain to clean as you pretty much have to remove the shroud and baffles to get the bore snake to work.

At first I got the baffles in backwards, seemed a little 'noisy' had to go to Haji's site and confirm how they were supposed to be installed :)

Seems to have finally calmed down now and is back to it's old accurate self. How the barrel gets dirty just sitting around I don't know, I guess dust gets into it somehow. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on April 06, 2020, 01:18:26 PM
Took 5 days but finally finished the pellet count...lol.

- .20: 8 kinds, 7500
- .25: 13 kinds, 8435
- .22: 33 kinds, 19,625
- .177: 16 kinds, 15,940

Grand total: 51,500. Apparently I did more shooting than I though plus giving away some to friends here and with guns I sold. 2 years or so ago, it was a bit over 70,000.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on April 06, 2020, 02:19:10 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on April 06, 2020, 01:18:26 PM
Took 5 days but finally finished the pellet count...lol.

- .20: 8 kinds, 7500
- .25: 13 kinds, 8435
- .22: 33 kinds, 19,625
- .177: 16 kinds, 15,940

Grand total: 51,500. Apparently I did more shooting than I though plus giving away some to friends here and with guns I sold. 2 years or so ago, it was a bit over 70,000.
Are you a pellet hoarder?  Ha ha!  Looks like .22 cal is the winner! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on April 06, 2020, 03:07:42 PM
Quote from: bReTt on April 06, 2020, 02:19:10 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on April 06, 2020, 01:18:26 PM
Took 5 days but finally finished the pellet count...lol.

- .20: 8 kinds, 7500
- .25: 13 kinds, 8435
- .22: 33 kinds, 19,625
- .177: 16 kinds, 15,940

Grand total: 51,500. Apparently I did more shooting than I though plus giving away some to friends here and with guns I sold. 2 years or so ago, it was a bit over 70,000.
Are you a pellet hoarder?  Ha ha!  Looks like .22 cal is the winner! 
Odd part is I'm down to 2 .177's (although I've never owned more than 4) and 2 .25's. Bulk of my guns are .20 (5) and .22 (7)...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 45Bravo on April 06, 2020, 09:28:06 PM
I resealed and repaired a piercing cap for a Crosman Mk1 for a new member here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 06, 2020, 09:41:58 PM
Continued detuning my 25 caliber Armada, dropped the regulator setting and lowered the hammer spring tension. I also took off a short shroud and put on a stock one. It's quiet enough now that I wont have to use the Ronin anymore.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 06, 2020, 10:03:35 PM
 I shot a bic lighter with the BProd at 15 paces standing off hand, co worker was still impressed how quiet the N C LDC is on that thing.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 07, 2020, 11:20:25 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on April 06, 2020, 01:18:26 PM
Took 5 days but finally finished the pellet count...lol.

- .20: 8 kinds, 7500
- .25: 13 kinds, 8435
- .22: 33 kinds, 19,625
- .177: 16 kinds, 15,940

Grand total: 51,500. Apparently I did more shooting than I though plus giving away some to friends here and with guns I sold. 2 years or so ago, it was a bit over 70,000.
Well I had more than I thought,  although a lot that I have are 3rd choice,  my 1st and 2nd choice are dwindling.

My inventory:

- .22: 23 kinds, 9,547
- .177: 22 kinds, 18,995

Grand total: 28,542

(Those pellets you've given me were definitely appreciated and were in the 1st & 2nd choice. Most are gone by now and were replaced with same.)

Sheltering in place, 
Happy shooting.
Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 45Bravo on April 07, 2020, 12:00:47 PM
Y’all got too much time on your hands.

I would rather shoot pellets than count them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 07, 2020, 01:25:20 PM
watching for the brown truck ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 07, 2020, 03:28:32 PM
Quote from: 45Bravo on April 07, 2020, 12:00:47 PM
Y’all got too much time on your hands.

I would rather shoot pellets than count them.
LOL, I agree but I needed to know what I was low on, so since I am sheltering in place I DO have too much time on my hands.
But I did go down to the pond afterwards and caught my lunch.
Two yearling bass and two leftover baked potatoes cut and fried.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on April 07, 2020, 05:18:03 PM
Quote from: 45Bravo on April 07, 2020, 12:00:47 PM
Y’all got too much time on your hands.

I would rather shoot pellets than count them.

So would I, Ian, but I've been in the sling in that pic since Feb 24th after having right shoulder surgery and it has to stay there 'til I get to start therapy and they say I can take it off so yep, I got lots of time...lol. With the current crisis, not even sure when I might get to start other than home exercises with everything being shut down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on April 07, 2020, 05:21:17 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 07, 2020, 11:20:25 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on April 06, 2020, 01:18:26 PM
Took 5 days but finally finished the pellet count...lol.

- .20: 8 kinds, 7500
- .25: 13 kinds, 8435
- .22: 33 kinds, 19,625
- .177: 16 kinds, 15,940

Grand total: 51,500. Apparently I did more shooting than I though plus giving away some to friends here and with guns I sold. 2 years or so ago, it was a bit over 70,000.
Well I had more than I thought,  although a lot that I have are 3rd choice,  my 1st and 2nd choice are dwindling.

My inventory:

- .22: 23 kinds, 9,547
- .177: 22 kinds, 18,995

Grand total: 28,542

(Those pellets you've given me were definitely appreciated and were in the 1st & 2nd choice. Most are gone by now and were replaced with same.)

Sheltering in place, 
Happy shooting.
Dan
i know bad timing, but Field Supply has a sale on H&N and a few others going on for a few more days.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on April 08, 2020, 07:05:54 PM
Well, since my 19th century repro Shiloh shirt came in today, and I got some stuff for my birthday, I decided to take some more pics. The shirt is a bit heavier cotton to withstand working in it. You definitely better wear a tee-shirt under these old-school shirts! Long, square-tailed shirt fits well.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/eorlgC.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pneorlgCj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/uebS7D.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnuebS7Dj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 08, 2020, 07:27:08 PM
Cleaned and waxed the barrel on the Fortitude and changed the bolt on my Armada to a thinned bolt and it looks like I picked up 25 fps by doing so. Now only 4 more bolts to get done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2020, 09:47:57 PM
Got home from work and Grand -Daughter "Dead-Eye-Lou" is back with us.
 As soon as I got out of the truck "Grand-Pa, there is a squirell in the tree can I shoot it?"

I says "well, first is it a red or a fox... you have to know the difference, let's go see"
no squirrel to be seen.
"maybe it was a chipmunk" she says. "But can I have the safe combination to get my gun?"
"Nope, I will get it, at least let me get my work boots off!"

So, I retrieve her XS-12, still no varmint... I suggest she try and see if she can still shoot after all winter and set up a paper target at 25 yards.
5 shots, good group but 4" low and 3" left. I show her what to do on the turrets that read 1/4" per click at 100 yds and make her do the math to tell me how many clicks and which way at only 25 yards. Easy enough for us, but I took advantage of making her use her mind.
Her answer was right so we adjusted the clicks... much closer ... she looked puzzled so I explained it was not an exact science, do two more clicks each way and shoot 5 more.
 BOOM! all were all around the bull. Repeat 5... "think of the B.R.A.S.S. method"
 THOSE were even closer! A nice group surrounding the 1" dot but alas, no bullseye, after 25 shots she was frustrated so I told her it may be the pellets and she went inside.
 I picked up her gun and nailed 5 in a tight group , while mine were high and to the right, I did not touch her scope,. my cheek weld and head size is VERY different from hers.

SO... I then brought out MY XS-12... HOLEY SMOKES! She was doing better than I. :o
  I mounted a duplicate scope to hers that I had, and started zeroing that from square one... NOW after an evening of shooting XS-12's, with my work boots still on, I came in and logged onto GTA.

Great evening in my book.



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 09, 2020, 07:38:25 AM
That’s fantastic, Scott! A great way to finish the day. I love it when Ayrabella says “Dad, can we shoot?” Of course we can! Don’t have to invite me twice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on April 10, 2020, 11:17:15 AM
I moved the Tasco Varmint off the Leshiy and mounted a nice reflex site I had lounging around.  The handling is very nice, now.  I mounted the site well forward on the rail.  Should make for some fun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 10, 2020, 11:38:16 AM
This morning, early, I took the Marauder .25 for a walk in the woods (where I normally hunt squirrels).  But because the Tennessee Squirrel Season is currently closed, I was looking for the Coyotes.  They haunt the area trying to snatch a baby goat that is part of the cash crop of this farm/ranch.  But, no luck this morning.  The temperature was near 38ºF and there was a little wind blowing out of the northeast.  I hunted for about an hour and then headed back to the truck.  The picture you don't see is the Coyote I didn't kill.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 10, 2020, 12:43:20 PM
Put five coats of BLO on the new Boyd’s stock for the Gen I.22..
I have to slide the scope about a inch further forward.
It feels and shoots great..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 10, 2020, 03:19:45 PM
Looks great too Frank!

I checked the screws on the Mendoza after shooting on an off for a couple weeks now. Still snug.
She is notably smoothing out and the little bit of smoking that still happens quits after the first couple shots.
 Once it stops completely, I will get some chrono numbers again and see if the ES tightened up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 10, 2020, 03:42:24 PM
This morning is beautiful,  a great morning to shoot EXCEPT the wind. W @ 12, gust to 15.
I shoot about 30 pellets,  the cross wind is messing with my head. Variable wind direction it's blowing out of the west at target but east where I was sitting.  Rifle of choice this morning is Edge .177 in a Striker stock shooting Hatsan Vortex Supreme.  I had planned to fine tune the Nikko STIRLING GAMEKING 3.5-10X44 but in this wind.... no way.
Hmmm. Right now the flags aren't moving. 
No wind.

Oh, it's back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 11, 2020, 03:20:53 PM
Filled Benjamin and Air Venturi tanks.
Replaced the pressure gauge on the .22 Marauder.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 12, 2020, 08:26:41 AM
Went for some needed grocerys to the local Walmart, Went early when "normal" people are still asleep.
While I was there went back to the sporting goods section.
 When used to be two large shelves of air rifles, pistols, and pellets had been reduced to one... and now even that was almost reduced to 1/2
The only .22 pellets were the Ruger Pointed, Crosman Piranha, Gamo red fire and Gamo Rockets...  ::)
Not even a spot for CPHP, anymore... :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 12, 2020, 10:29:18 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 12, 2020, 08:26:41 AM
Went for some needed grocerys to the local Walmart, Went early when "normal" people are still asleep.
While I was there went back to the sporting goods section.
 When used to be two large shelves of air rifles, pistols, and pellets had been reduced to one... and now even that was almost reduced to 1/2
The only .22 pellets were the Ruger Pointed, Crosman Piranha, Gamo red fire and Gamo Rockets...  ::)
Not even a spot for CPHP, anymore... :o

Walmart is starting to go downhill..
You see any pistols?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 12, 2020, 11:08:38 AM
"Walmart is starting to go downhill.."


Yeah?  Since February 1, 2020, the common stock has gone UP only about $14.00 per share.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 12, 2020, 11:13:56 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 12, 2020, 11:08:38 AM
"Walmart is starting to go downhill.."


Yeah?  Since February 1, 2020, the common stock has gone UP only about $14.00 per share.   ;)


I mean as far as airgun related stuff. 
After the first of the year,all the air pistols disappeared from the Walmart stores I know of.
 And fewer air rifles.    Pellet selection, even co2 was disappearing. ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 12, 2020, 12:00:12 PM
I agree with you about the air gun stuff.
An associate at my favorite Walmart said that a man had come in and bought ALL the air pistols.  She then went on to say that she didn't think they were going to be getting any more air pistols.
No problem for me.  I stopped buying air gun related things from Walmart long ago.
I recently placed an order online from a company in the northeast.  The items should arrive this week.  (Like maybe Tuesday.)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 12, 2020, 01:52:13 PM
   Today I swapped  my Walther 4x32 scope onto the Daisy 35 that I have a rifled barrel in.
Makes for a pretty darn good package.   I had a Tasco 3-7x20 on it, but this Walther is a bigger sight picture and so much clearer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Gowilson on April 12, 2020, 09:13:27 PM
Today I scoured the internet for a used Sheridan 2260. Looking for one that won’t break my budget at the moment and while 150 dollars isn’t that expensive, the good ole covid 19 has put me out of work for the time being...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on April 12, 2020, 09:44:00 PM
Quote from: Gowilson on April 12, 2020, 09:13:27 PM
Today I scoured the internet for a used Sheridan 2260. Looking for one that won’t break my budget at the moment and while 150 dollars isn’t that expensive, the good ole covid 19 has put me out of work for the time being...


yea not a good time to expand one's hobby.  i will say i love my 2260.  i bought it direct from crosman and although i was taking squirrels in the woods out to 30 yards with it, it was too loud in the backyard.  that's when the mods came.  1st was the TKO (highly recommend).  2nd was a left hand metal breech.  then i sent it to mountain airguns and he installed an enlarged valve and pinned it, larger port, longer probe, and worked the trigger.  he may have also replaced the hammer spring.  if memory serves me, it's now shooting around 15 fpe.     5 years later and i still love this rifle.


my only gripe was that with the TKO installed, it became a bit too long when in the woods.  over this winter i cut 5 1/2" off the muzzle end of the barrel and recrowned it.  i still have to test it to see if i did alright by it.  it's now a mangable 39 1/2" with the TKO on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 13, 2020, 06:31:35 PM
I'd picked up a trigger kit for my Trail NP2 off eBay, and got it installed today. Wow, what a difference!
While the install is straightforward and simple, it was a little bit challenging working with tiny parts in a small, tight space. The included instructions and illustration was well presented. I would say this is well worth the $15 price tag.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SLT-Trigger-Kit-Smooth-2-lb-Pull-for-Benjamin-NP2-Rifle-CBT-Mod-Fix-Upgrade/232615377967?hash=item3628f4fc2f:m:mcHodkAlstsE18f71gcwbkw (https://www.ebay.com/itm/SLT-Trigger-Kit-Smooth-2-lb-Pull-for-Benjamin-NP2-Rifle-CBT-Mod-Fix-Upgrade/232615377967?hash=item3628f4fc2f:m:mcHodkAlstsE18f71gcwbkw)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 15, 2020, 05:17:43 PM
Got my used Crosman 2289 in. Ran it over the chrony. To data log 3 to 10 pumps.. Seems like it shooting a little low in the FPS. 13.7grn is shooting only around 400 FPS at 10 pumps.

But I got a new breech, extended hollow probe, flat top piston and hammer spring coming.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WobblyHand on April 16, 2020, 09:02:16 PM
Finally something to report on.  Haven't done much recently that has been related to airguns.  Life just seemed to get in the way.  Today, I measured my FTP and valve and posted dimensions to help out a fellow GTA member.  I then stopped what I was doing and thought, umm, this piston and valve set belongs inside my 1322, not on my desk!

So, Mr. Mellon's FTP and valve were installed in my 1322.  It also has a 12" barrel from him, as well as one of his pivot pins.  For some reason, the pump tube pivot pin hole had a burr (and actually was slightly undersized) and the pivot pins wouldn't go in.  Hammering it in was a no go.  Had to use a 0.1875" reamer to get it to fit.  It all went together with a nice tight fit.  Seems to pump up well.  Makes me happy to finally get that done.

Next step is to chrony my handiwork.  Going to do that tomorrow.  My 1322 still needs more fixin' to get it right, but at least progress was made today.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 16, 2020, 09:31:36 PM
Worked on more hanging reactive targets.  Made some more yardage signs to place beside the targets. For 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 & 60 yards.

Shot one of my Hatsan Airtact in .177. It's super accurate,  sighted at 25 yards it hits 1/2 mil•dot low at 50 yards. It's one of the air rifles  that I can shoot unsupported and hit 3" spinners at 45 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Balu on April 17, 2020, 01:25:52 AM
Got my workout!

Hand pumped the Gauntlet 50 pumps to top it off.
Mounted a Barska 3-9X32 and sighted it in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 17, 2020, 08:51:39 PM
It pays to have connections to a realtor.  Old metal frames look pretty good after sanding and painting.  I had two that I was using for my reactive targets I added another today.

Plus I converted an old artificial Christmas tree stand into another reactive target stand.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Balu on April 18, 2020, 12:58:44 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 17, 2020, 08:51:39 PM
It pays to have connections to a realtor.  Old metal frames look pretty good after sanding and painting.  I had two that I was using for my reactive targets I added another today.

Plus I converted an old artificial Christmas tree stand into another reactive target stand.

Looks like great fun Dan!

One more before bed. Scoped the Diana Stormrider with a BSA 3-7X20 and sighted it in with 14.3gr Piranhas.

Both rifles still need some micro adjustments/fine tuning but one happy shooter tonight. Sweet, sweet shooting little lady!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on April 18, 2020, 02:45:11 AM
Practiced shooting at 55 yards with my Nova Vista Freedom .177 in heavy wind.   720fps 10.5 CPUM


Humbling experience...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on April 18, 2020, 11:19:49 AM
Quote from: Balu on April 18, 2020, 12:58:44 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 17, 2020, 08:51:39 PM
It pays to have connections to a realtor.  Old metal frames look pretty good after sanding and painting.  I had two that I was using for my reactive targets I added another today.

Plus I converted an old artificial Christmas tree stand into another reactive target stand.

Looks like great fun Dan!

One more before bed. Scoped the Diana Stormrider with a BSA 3-7X20 and sighted it in with 14.3gr Piranhas.

Both rifles still need some micro adjustments/fine tuning but one happy shooter tonight. Sweet, sweet shooting little lady!

I'd be proud of that cluster!!!!!!

Nice shooting

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on April 18, 2020, 11:21:41 AM
Quote from: BackStop on April 18, 2020, 02:45:11 AM
Practiced shooting at 55 yards with my Nova Vista Freedom .177 in heavy wind.   720fps 10.5 CPUM


Humbling experience...


Kerry, that's still incredible to practice at 55 yards. What kind of scope are you using?

Thanks,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 18, 2020, 03:54:20 PM
  Working on a shroud to help quiet the 1377 RC carbine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 18, 2020, 04:58:31 PM
 and converted one 2240 pistol to .177  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 18, 2020, 05:55:02 PM
Wendell,
 Did you use the barrel from your 1377 to convert your 2240?
 That is one of my favorite pistols.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 18, 2020, 07:10:41 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 18, 2020, 05:55:02 PM
Wendell,
 Did you use the barrel from your 1377 to convert your 2240?
 That is one of my favorite pistols.


Haven't tried it because all the neighbors are home, but,yeah,it was a 1377 barrel once.  :o The other one I tried a while back hit all over the place,no matter what. (you know about that one) I tried this barrel after I worked it over and it shot better. It was showing some rust freckles, so I removed the bluing, polished it and cut it down to 7 1/2" Did the crown.  I didn't leave it on at the time, but it's back on and I feel the NEED to try it! lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on April 19, 2020, 01:15:01 PM
What airgun related did I do today? Well, after some 10 years on Facebook, and administrator of 11 groups, nine of which I created, one I moderated, they banned me in less than 24 hours of being banned for the umpteenth time for posting pics of airguns, I posted a caption for a pic I posted March 3rd, & they banned me for 30 days. Less than 24 hours after getting back in after yet another ban for a week. I deleted my account. It hurts something awful to me. Not just because of my groups and the others I managed. But because of my family and friends that are all on there. The last bit of my old life is crumbling around me and I can't do anything about it. I still have my collection of airguns. But I'm even questioning that at this point? I can't shoot outside, the basement is damp, a bit moldy and is bitter cold with the shallow water table around here. So shooting downstairs is out. I still need to get a buddy's address to send him his rifle back when it's done. Otherwise, that part of my life is gone and hurts, leaving me empty with no recourse. No place to post my videos and stories, etc.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on April 19, 2020, 01:37:11 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on April 19, 2020, 01:15:01 PM
What airgun related did I do today? Well, after some 10 years on Facebook, and administrator of 11 groups, nine of which I created, one I moderated, they banned me in less than 24 hours of being banned for the umpteenth time for posting pics of airguns, I posted a caption for a pic I posted March 3rd, & they banned me for 30 days. Less than 24 hours after getting back in after yet another ban for a week. I deleted my account. It hurts something awful to me. Not just because of my groups and the others I managed. But because of my family and friends that are all on there. The last bit of my old life is crumbling around me and I can't do anything about it. I still have my collection of airguns. But I'm even questioning that at this point? I can't shoot outside, the basement is damp, a bit moldy and is bitter cold with the shallow water table around here. So shooting downstairs is out. I still need to get a buddy's address to send him his rifle back when it's done. Otherwise, that part of my life is gone and hurts, leaving me empty with no recourse. No place to post my videos and stories, etc.

Your right about the times.  Networks publicity fake news propaganda neo something.....

We have to be careful what we look like in public.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 19, 2020, 02:21:38 PM
My heart goes out to everyone suffering during this time.  Hopefully this will cheer you a little bit.  It did me.  I live on a rural cul-de-sac where most everyone is retired.  My neighbors are out in their yards a lot these days or strolling the street.  I sit in my yard and shoot airguns at my pellet trap a lot now.  Well one of my neighbors stopped by and we were talking across the fence when I mentioned that I had killed a big cotton mouth recently.  He lamented that the snakes were keeping him from enjoying his back yard that slopes down to the river.  I offered to loan him an air rifle if he wanted to try his hand at shooting some.  I sent him off with my Ruger Impact max and a tin of CPDs.  That was two days ago.  I talked to him again this morning.  He says he has shot two near his dock and he is super impressed with the RIM. He apologized and said that he had shot off half the tin of pellets just having fun.  Now he wants to buy an air rifle.  I've sent him links for the forum and PA.   8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 19, 2020, 02:29:09 PM
Carter, I think I hear him applying for membership now!   ;) ;D
Good job recruiting a new member.  Maybe you can get on the Forum payroll.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on April 19, 2020, 02:33:43 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 19, 2020, 02:21:38 PM
My heart goes out to everyone suffering during this time.  Hopefully this will cheer you a little bit.  It did me.  I live on a rural cul-de-sac where most everyone is retired.  My neighbors are out in their yards a lot these days or strolling the street.  I sit in my yard and shoot airguns at my pellet trap a lot now.  Well one of my neighbors stopped by and we were talking across the fence when I mentioned that I had killed a big cotton mouth recently.  He lamented that the snakes were keeping him from enjoying his back yard that slopes down to the river.  I offered to loan him an air rifle if he wanted to try his hand at shooting some.  I sent him off with my Ruger Impact max and a tin of CPDs.  That was two days ago.  I talked to him again this morning.  He says he has shot two near his dock and he is super impressed with the RIM. He apologized and said that he had shot off half the tin of pellets just having fun.  Now he wants to buy an air rifle.  I've sent him links for the forum and PA.   8)

Thank you for sharing this.  This post made my day :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on April 20, 2020, 12:16:59 PM
I wish I lived outside with retired neighbors that found they like air rifles and such. Where I can shoot outside, woods to hunt in nearby. someone to shoot & hunt with...:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on April 20, 2020, 12:46:54 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on April 19, 2020, 01:15:01 PM
What airgun related did I do today? Well, after some 10 years on Facebook, and administrator of 11 groups, nine of which I created, one I moderated, they banned me in less than 24 hours of being banned for the umpteenth time for posting pics of airguns, I posted a caption for a pic I posted March 3rd, & they banned me for 30 days. Less than 24 hours after getting back in after yet another ban for a week. I deleted my account. It hurts something awful to me. Not just because of my groups and the others I managed. But because of my family and friends that are all on there. The last bit of my old life is crumbling around me and I can't do anything about it. I still have my collection of airguns. But I'm even questioning that at this point? I can't shoot outside, the basement is damp, a bit moldy and is bitter cold with the shallow water table around here. So shooting downstairs is out. I still need to get a buddy's address to send him his rifle back when it's done. Otherwise, that part of my life is gone and hurts, leaving me empty with no recourse. No place to post my videos and stories, etc.
I remember your last post about this and why I suggested starting a second account that could at least be for family. I have friends with the same problem you do..posted a gun pic and poof, least a week ban. Every one of them has at least one extra account just for times like that plus you could still stay connected to all your airgun groups until your bans were up. My brother has 4 and gets banned fairly regular under one account or another just because the FB nazi's take offence to some of his political posts...lol.
It's not just guns, go get yourself a couple extra accounts using different versions of your name and go back to your groups.  If it helps you any, I have 3 myself: Steve, Steven and Steven C along with my last name...been banned a few times myself...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 23, 2020, 07:59:12 PM
Worked a half day. Finally got my target boxes moved and somewhat settled where they’ll be 30-70 meters, every 10 meters. I left the original 30 meter stuff out in front of the garage so we have options on foul weather days. Tomorrow will be a full day of work, but if I start early, the sooner I’ll get home. And PA got my pellets for the Terrus on the road, should be here tomorrow. I may be able to test Friday and Saturday, that’d be great!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 23, 2020, 10:56:10 PM
Got an unexpected opportunity to do some terminal ballistics testing with my Hatsan 125.  It was very enlightening.  Walked the perimeter of the homestead keeping a sharp eye peeled for tasty animals and vermin.  No joy! >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on April 26, 2020, 07:15:29 AM
Realized that shimming a cheap scope does not solve the problem of a cheap scope.

Goodbye 4-12 Hatsan, hello SWFA 20x fixed power.

Well, I plan on doing the swap... and have been planning on doing it for quite a while...  (smile)

Also wish the 3-9x33 Leupold Freedom EFR reticle had some sort of hash marks to help with hold over.   Didn't know I could spend over $100 more to get a better reticle from Leupold when I bought the scope...  (chuckle)   And about that much more to get the Leupold flip up lens caps as well!   ::)

Live and learn.  (smile)

Don't get me wrong, the Leupold scope is good.   It just costs too much to make it right... for me...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 26, 2020, 07:29:54 AM
After some pellet testing in the Terrus, yesterday, I worked on a couple reactionary targets. I got the mini “tree” finished. Today I’ll finish the 5 spoon spinner after church.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 26, 2020, 07:28:00 PM
I have been on a target search over the stay at home order.
Dug in the shop.. found some pieces of left-over 2X4 steel box tube. Shot it and made a nice "ring".
So I sanded it down and painted them black.. along my old Chunk of 6" X 4" I-Beam.
Few (hundred) of the discarded Avery stickers from work and I am golden.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 26, 2020, 08:45:10 PM
Nice, Scott. I’ve got some square steel tubing and plates I’m going to work on next. Today I finished the “spoon rack”.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 26, 2020, 09:54:06 PM
DARN NICE GALLERY YOU GOT JOHN!

Spoiler Alert.
 The plywood bits and 1/4" steel plate my pics are on are going to be a "Bell Target" next.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 26, 2020, 10:20:17 PM
 :o Much nicer than the one I came up with today, but gives me ideas  8)
[smg id=7235]
Now how to make it look NOT like a broken down dryer, wood siding  ??? :-\ Top shelf = booze rail ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 26, 2020, 10:37:38 PM
Thanks, Scott! I don’t mind repurposed target boxes, James. Appliances make nice target boxes. I’ve got an old real estate magazine stand I’m going to make into a pistol bb/pellet trap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 26, 2020, 11:14:16 PM
Nice John, I see you like to make your reactive targets also. Dang I gave almost as much fun making them as I do shooting them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Balu on April 26, 2020, 11:35:19 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on April 26, 2020, 08:45:10 PM
Nice, Scott. I’ve got some square steel tubing and plates I’m going to work on next. Today I finished the “spoon rack”.

Excellent targets John!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 26, 2020, 11:50:09 PM
My jaw is still extremely sore from the extraction of my abscessed tooth so no shooting for me but I chose to paint my reactive targets.  I like to use orange and yellow paint, the targets are easier for me to pick out than any other color.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 27, 2020, 06:26:45 AM
Thanks fellas! I’ll put some paint on them this week after work. I'm going to paint the squirrel brown to make him stand out, since I moved it in front of the electric box. My Terrus is really shooting great now, with the new scope and pellets. Cant wait to try it on these targets. Dan, sure hope you get to feeling better, and get back to shooting!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 27, 2020, 09:57:25 AM
Thanks John, me too. The swelling had increased and spread so much the two days following the extraction that I was wondering if it would ever go down.
This morning the swelling had gone down a noticeable amount over night. The swelling is now at the point where it was the day it was pulled which was 4 days ago.
I tried placing my cheek on a rifle stock last night. NOPE! Not there yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 28, 2020, 08:25:01 AM
  Swapped scope mounts around so my 1377 RC carbine has some better mounts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 28, 2020, 01:46:14 PM
I guess I will shoot some matches:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 28, 2020, 03:23:28 PM
Went to shoot my Crosman 357, and do some chrony numbers. But guess the valve seals are toast. Blew all the Co2 from the barrel as soon as it pierced the Co2. So went into the safe, and pulled out my Ted Williams, surprised it's still holding Co2.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 28, 2020, 06:53:58 PM
I modified one of my reactive target stands.
I tightened the distance between the two rows and added another row if 1" targets. The pictures below explain better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 28, 2020, 11:17:41 PM
Nice job, Dan!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on April 28, 2020, 11:36:41 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 28, 2020, 06:53:58 PM
I modified one of my reactive target stands.
I tightened the distance between the two rows and added another row if 1" targets. The pictures below explain better.

I agree, that's nice--the both of them: no, not just the improved mobile but--all that shooting zone area!!!!


Great set up.

Have fun.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on April 28, 2020, 11:37:54 PM
I installed a 3d printed monocore LCD on my Liberty .22. Shot round out of it but seemed to be way louder than my home made LDC. Not sure what the vel. it shot the pellet at so might have gone super sonic. Didn't dig out the crono as I didn't have time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 29, 2020, 03:44:37 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on April 28, 2020, 11:17:41 PM
Nice job, Dan!
Thanks John.
Quote from: Arch_E on April 28, 2020, 11:36:41 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 28, 2020, 06:53:58 PM
I modified one of my reactive target stands.
I tightened the distance between the two rows and added another row if 1" targets. The pictures below explain better.

I agree, that's nice--the both of them: no, not just the improved mobile but--all that shooting zone area!!!!


Great set up.

Have fun.

Archie

Thanks Archie.

I'm back at it today.  I'll be glad when my jaw soreness is gone. But today it rained early but now the wind is too high anyway.  Targets are probably overkill but while sheltering at home, which is not much difference than usual I've enjoyed making my airgun range fun.

Changed out another swapping the old 3" for the new 1.5".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on April 29, 2020, 03:49:09 PM
Took apart my Crosman 357 to inspect the valve seals... Time for a replacement. I got all of them, except the 10592 and Crosman here is out of stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 29, 2020, 11:14:24 PM
Made my folding 1399 stock today, I've got a thread in the Crosman gate.
(https://i.postimg.cc/2yhM5zzR/20200429-191149.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wXJ8HRJ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vHv222Tz/20200429-191212.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/566m63wY)
It looks a bit crude and homemade,  but it works and doesn't wiggle much at all.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 30, 2020, 10:37:33 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 29, 2020, 11:14:24 PM
Made my folding 1399 stock today, I've got a thread in the Crosman gate.
(https://i.postimg.cc/2yhM5zzR/20200429-191149.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wXJ8HRJ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vHv222Tz/20200429-191212.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/566m63wY)
It looks a bit crude and homemade,  but it works and doesn't wiggle much at all.
Nice job, David!

Do you have a link to this thread?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 01, 2020, 06:46:24 PM
  I worked on my 1377RC shroud/LDC so more, trying to achieve mouse fart quiet... ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 02, 2020, 07:43:25 AM
Moved the scope forward on my AA S400, I noticed my cheek weld was too far back at higher magnification.
 Never noticed it before shooting off the bags but trying off hand it was bothering me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 02, 2020, 09:50:17 AM
My Crosman C1911 .177 pellet pistol arrived yesterday. So I loaded and plinked away. IT WORKS AS SHOULD! I'm pleased, surprised, and quite happy.


Having fun, too!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 02, 2020, 01:12:02 PM
Anyone else having a good morning now that the sun has come out and the temperature has risen above 50 degrees?

https://imgur.com/a/2Masdxu
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 02, 2020, 10:08:00 PM
It was beautiful out today, 69* this morning as the sun came up... got to 86* with a real light breeze. Moved target boxes back to the front, 30-70 meters from the garage, like I always had it. Decided to make the other range lane a dedicated single target frame. Measured it out to 100 meters and still a whole lotta room to spare. After I tried to take a nap & failed, my little shooting partner and I got back out to do some shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 02, 2020, 10:38:54 PM
I have two large range supply boxes outside.  I cleaned and reorganized both today. The one on the patio contains everything needed to plink or target shoot minus airguns and pellets. The other contains anything needed to attach targets and spinners to racks. Both have a large huge amount of various paper targets. (at least 5,000 sheets, I print my on on scrap paper.).

At work unwanted Fax cover sheets and unsolicited faxes yield approximately 75 - 100 sheets of scrap paper a week. I save those to print targets on. Also outdated copies of various types of information throughout the year yields 100s and 100s of sheets of scrap paper. I save those also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 03, 2020, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 02, 2020, 10:08:00 PM
After I tried to take a nap & failed, my little shooting partner and I got back out to do some shooting.
That's great that you two like to shoot so much!  I can tell you're a proud dad.  It takes one to know one.  ;)

Sean is 7.  He's my shadow and #1 shooting buddy.  He ALWAYS wants to shoot with me. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 03, 2020, 06:53:10 AM
Quote from: bReTt on May 03, 2020, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 02, 2020, 10:08:00 PM
After I tried to take a nap & failed, my little shooting partner and I got back out to do some shooting.
That's great that you two like to shoot so much!  I can tell you're a proud dad.  It takes one to know one.  ;)

Sean is 7.  He's my shadow and #1 shooting buddy.  He ALWAYS wants to shoot with me.

I love it, Brother! Ayrabella is 7 also, and the same. Always wants to know what I’m doing, and right there with me. Like you, proud for sure. She’s so little, but she makes up for her size, so smart! And as far as airguns go, she’s a natural, but her skill level just keeps growing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: uglymike on May 03, 2020, 07:09:39 AM
Weather online says wind less than 5 mph 'till 10A.M.!!  That is a very rare thing here on the edge of the Sandhills. I'll get my gear ready/loaded now, so as soon as it's light out I'll be there, set up, and ready to rock. On the menu 68mm and 48mm paintballs, green army men out to 50 yards, and my trusty Champion trap @ 25 meters for sighters. Gonna bring my LGV and a D34. My private indoor range has been shut down 'cause of the virus thing, and weather is finally letting me shoot outside @ distance.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 07, 2020, 08:06:45 PM
My custom shop 2400kt came today and after sighting it in it was time to shorten the stock by 1.5".
Cut it, pressed in a tight fitting hardwood block, and got the steel stick putty on.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Wb1D8zLv/20200507-155518.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MXgKKWpP)

I had the idea of usi a sponge to try and match the texture of the stock, and it did pretty much work.
(https://i.postimg.cc/g08rj6Rv/20200507-155437.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtx9bMwv)
However if I had I used a slower setting epoxy  I could have a good blended fit without sanding.
I could just paint over it as is and call it good, but sanding would be best.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 07, 2020, 10:57:18 PM
Made some more spinners for a friend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2020, 12:20:18 AM
Decided to swap a 1w" barrel onto the new 2400kt.
Accuracy hasn't changed at 10yds, and I quite like this ultra compact package.
I'm not sure If it'll stay this way, but I like at the moment.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Nk3F94g/20200507-201237.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRdK6Xkv)
As apposed to this, well except for the shortened stock which I did just after taking that picture.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5tf1RfQ9/20200507-135921.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Bj7d89CR)
It was probably just right as I got it, but of course I can always switch back in just a couple of minutes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 08, 2020, 05:25:07 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 07, 2020, 10:57:18 PM
Made some more spinners for a friend.

That’s awesome!  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 08, 2020, 08:53:35 AM
Dan, very nice target mobile!

You're obviously a great friend to have!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 08, 2020, 09:17:45 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 08, 2020, 08:53:35 AM
Dan, very nice target mobile!

You're obviously a great friend to have!

Archie
Thanks Archie, but that's not their permanent home that's just where I had them to paint them. The large ones are an inch and 3/8 and the smaller ones are 1 inch.A new home will be made for them I'm sure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 08, 2020, 10:12:45 AM
Dan,

where are you acquiring the metal parts for these mobile targets?

thanks,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: limbshaker on May 08, 2020, 12:27:02 PM
I got my HW100 all buttoned up after tinkering on it for a couple days. Was hoping to shoot it some today but it's raining steady now..... ::)
(https://i.imgur.com/bingQy3l.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 08, 2020, 01:30:52 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 08, 2020, 10:12:45 AM
Dan,

where are you acquiring the metal parts for these mobile targets?

thanks,

Archie
My son is a welder/fabricator and I have the luxury of asking for scraps (punch outs) perfect circles from 3/16 to 1/2" in thickness and in 1" - 2" diameters in both mild steel and aluminum.  That is what I make my spinners out of now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 08, 2020, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: limbshaker on May 08, 2020, 12:27:02 PM
I got my HW100 all buttoned up after tinkering on it for a couple days. Was hoping to shoot it some today but it's raining steady now..... ::)
(https://i.imgur.com/bingQy3l.jpg)
That's an awesome looking rig there Chase! 

What are the specs on it?  Power level. Pellets. Shots per fill....  That sort of thing.  Thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: limbshaker on May 08, 2020, 03:55:43 PM
Quote from: bReTt on May 08, 2020, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: limbshaker on May 08, 2020, 12:27:02 PM
I got my HW100 all buttoned up after tinkering on it for a couple days. Was hoping to shoot it some today but it's raining steady now..... ::)
(https://i.imgur.com/bingQy3l.jpg)
That's an awesome looking rig there Chase! 

What are the specs on it?  Power level. Pellets. Shots per fill....  That sort of thing.  Thanks!

Thanks man! Check this out: https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=173110.msg155950551#msg155950551 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=173110.msg155950551#msg155950551)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2020, 05:06:55 PM
Brett took the words right out of my mouth...
Chase, that is one fine rig!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 08, 2020, 05:20:27 PM
Scott said:  "Brett took the words right out of my mouth."
That would not have happened if you had been wearing your mask!  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2020, 05:58:08 PM
Oh now THAT is crazy talk right there...
 If I gotta wear this G.D. Mask while typing on my keyboard I am "tapping Out"!
and yes, "Tapping Out" requires physical contact.
 ;) :o ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2020, 06:50:41 PM
Added a sling to the new 2400 , could've ordered some sling studs but wanted to use what I have laying around.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTYGNRCL/20200508-144327.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K4QfSjv8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CL4mfPHp/20200508-144345-0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rrG6BnL)
 
Drilled a hole,  fed through a loop of string with a knot in the end, and slid on a small O-ring to keep it from finding it's way back inside when theres no sling on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 08, 2020, 06:50:54 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on May 08, 2020, 05:20:27 PM
Scott said:  "Brett took the words right out of my mouth."
That would not have happened if you had been wearing your mask!  ::)

Haaaaaa! Haaaaaaa!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 08, 2020, 07:06:40 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 08, 2020, 06:50:41 PM
Added a sling to the new 2400 , could've ordered some sling studs but wanted to use what I have laying around.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTYGNRCL/20200508-144327.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K4QfSjv8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CL4mfPHp/20200508-144345-0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rrG6BnL)
 
Drilled a hole,  fed through a loop of string with a knot in the end, and slid on a small O-ring to keep it from finding it's way back inside when theres no sling on it.
That's a great idea! I think I'm going to do that too. Thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2020, 07:24:11 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 08, 2020, 07:06:40 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 08, 2020, 06:50:41 PM
Added a sling to the new 2400 , could've ordered some sling studs but wanted to use what I have laying around.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTYGNRCL/20200508-144327.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K4QfSjv8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CL4mfPHp/20200508-144345-0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rrG6BnL)
 
Drilled a hole,  fed through a loop of string with a knot in the end, and slid on a small O-ring to keep it from finding it's way back inside when theres no sling on it.
That's a great idea! I think I'm going to do that too. Thanks for the tip.
Paracord would work great on a larger gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 08, 2020, 08:47:38 PM
Great idea and innovation there!

thanks,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 09, 2020, 01:15:53 AM
 Took the day off work, to await the arrival of my new shooting shed. While waiting I plinked with all my pumpers, repaired my indoor rubber mulch trap, made sure all my turkey hunting gear was loaded in the truck, cleaned the cat boxes, tore down my old popup blind aka range cover, worked on the brakes on my s10 till I found I need one more part to finish, and assorted other task as I meandered around the property.
 hen the shed arrived, first the trck stopped at our 2nd driveway, right where I planed on setting it up, but as i got over to the truck it speed away, so I wandered over to the other driveway and waited about 5 minutes, it takes about that long to drive every street in my town  ;D and then they almost missed that drive, 2 guys get out struggle to get it off the truck, I tell them just set it at the edge of the drive and I can cart it away. Took me 3 leisurely hours to assemble, and then it was time to eat and call it a day, so I have not had a chance to shoot from the shed yet  :( I can not wait I have been able to add another 20 yards to the range, if I shoot from the back of the shed that is. Prior to that all I had was 30 yards  :-\
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7288 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7288)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7288)
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 09, 2020, 12:53:45 PM
I finally bit the bullet and ordered 3 sets of flat nose piston / valves and 3 boss buddies for my 3 Crosmans: a scoped .22 Backpacker, a scoped 1377, and an open sighted 1377.

Two of the flat nosed piston / valves and the 3 boss buddies came from Alchemy Airwerks and the last set of flat nose piston/valve came from Andrew Mellon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on May 09, 2020, 02:03:29 PM
Waiting on my new Gauntlet from Amazon. If I have to wait all day and they tell me it is delayed AGAIN, I will cancel the order. Has not been shipped yet according to their tracking so I will probably end up cancelling it and building a .25 out of one of my QB 79's for the same money. Don't know why I even have prime right now. Two day shipping is now " oh some time in the next week or two."
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 09, 2020, 05:07:01 PM
Swapped barrel on my Crown Continuum, it's a .25 caliber Rat Thumper now!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 12, 2020, 11:37:03 PM
Got the stock stash in today for my 2400kt, and got it attached and set up.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SRV5V0B5/20200512-193131.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V0rDLhLB)

Now I can just grab the gun ang go out back having everything  I need to do some shooting.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxnPnfx9/20200512-192652.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRYHW5D4)
Got some pellets,  a couple co2's, some secret sauce, extra inserts for the daisy globe sight, and a couple screwdrivers to adjust the rear sight. ( just two driver bits with caps on the back off of a couple broken precision screwdrivers I had laying around)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 13, 2020, 08:42:18 AM
Neat setup, David, and nice boots.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 13, 2020, 09:41:52 AM
Before I headed to work, I prepped another junk undercounter cooler to be turned into an outdoor target box. Only thing left to do is mount the horizontal threaded rod on the top face and paint it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 13, 2020, 09:52:06 AM
This one is my first finished 2 door one at 30 meters and subsequent ones are behind it 10 meters apart. I had them at 30-70 meters. Im changing it up and they’re going to be 5 meters apart, 30-60 meters. I also have one 2 door we roll around and put away, but typically we set that one up at 20 meters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 13, 2020, 02:08:58 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on May 13, 2020, 08:42:18 AM
Neat setup, David, and nice boots.
Thanks.

Btw the boots are my new Corcoran 1510 jump boots, in person they're pretty ugly when brand new. It's not till they develop lots of wear and character that these Corcorans start to really look nice.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 13, 2020, 04:17:35 PM
Found a place on my property where I can shoot my Sumatra to 170 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bunyboyz on May 13, 2020, 08:56:42 PM
I’m happy to say my rifle rest arrived and a friend loaned me a chronograph and I read the forums for 2 hours
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on May 14, 2020, 11:53:57 AM
I got my 357 Puck Assembly for the valve, and my Benjamin Trail endcap, for my Crosman Summit Ranger.

So I rebuilt my Crosman 357 valve. So I'll assemble the gun later. I replaced the tube cap on my Crosman Summit. For the Benjamin Trail one. So now there isn't a gap on my Benjamin Trail stock.

Then when I finish my Crosman 357, I need to order a pump pin for my 2289, so I can build that 2289. I got Flat top piston/valve, a GMAC LH Breech, some trigger parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 14, 2020, 03:16:54 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on May 13, 2020, 04:17:35 PM
Found a place on my property where I can shoot my Sumatra to 170 yards.

My goodness; what are you capable of downing at that yardage? Just plinking or game capable at that distance?

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 14, 2020, 06:40:35 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 08, 2020, 01:30:52 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 08, 2020, 10:12:45 AM
Dan,

where are you acquiring the metal parts for these mobile targets?

thanks,

Archie
My son is a welder/fabricator and I have the luxury of asking for scraps (punch outs) perfect circles from 3/16 to 1/2" in thickness and in 1" - 2" diameters in both mild steel and aluminum.  That is what I make my spinners out of now.
Archie my son brought me some more punch-outs from work a few days back. Largest ones are 1  9/16" in diameter.  It was raining today so I could not shoot the newest arrival so I drilled holes in twelve and completed 5 of them. The picture below is what they will look like when I get a chance to paint them this weekend.  Weather sometimes causes me to have a headache,  today was one of those days.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 14, 2020, 07:24:48 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 14, 2020, 03:16:54 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on May 13, 2020, 04:17:35 PM
Found a place on my property where I can shoot my Sumatra to 170 yards.

My goodness; what are you capable of downing at that yardage? Just plinking or game capable at that distance?

Archie
Just target shooting. My wife already said no killing of the animals around where we live except for the coyotes. It's not like I'm going to be shooting at that yardage all of the time. It's just nice to know I can when I want to and I might get good enough to shoot some good groups at that yardage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Stradman on May 14, 2020, 07:36:19 PM
My evening treat has been a trip to the basement with a glass of wine and the luxury of shooting one of my air rifles. Last night was my taipan veteran long in .22 , tonight it will be my brocock bantam sniper in .177. I do consider myself a very lucky person.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 14, 2020, 09:10:06 PM
Sent out some rimfire and airgun parts for Nikote and nickel boron plating  ;D

Well, it was sent out a couple of days ago:


http://www.ccrrefinishing.com/information.html (http://www.ccrrefinishing.com/information.html)


They have an ongoing sale of 30%  ;D

Stainless and bare aluminum are easily scuffed, you know, so I want them to be scratch/scuff resistant.

Also for ease of cleaning and added lubricity.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 14, 2020, 11:20:49 PM
I ordered a Beeman P-17 today for $26.80 from Amazon. Technically they're out of stock at Amazon; but, another vendor named StordStore LLC at the Beeman P-17 webpage has them in stock.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W30UAA/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=coa_us-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000W30UAA&linkId=1829a46b26955ae1edfe0afd172cdd13 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W30UAA/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=coa_us-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000W30UAA&linkId=1829a46b26955ae1edfe0afd172cdd13)

Yesterday, I found a P-17 valve modification at Pyramid Air:

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2020/05/beeman-p17-valve-modification-part-6/ (https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2020/05/beeman-p17-valve-modification-part-6/)

Which enables the velocity to be boosted from 400 fps to 460 fps, a 15% increase.

Which should be sufficient to keep greedy pigeons and unruly Hosp's away from my bird feeder.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on May 15, 2020, 07:17:02 PM
temps in the mid 70s so out came the 2260.  after missing a shot on a squirrel last fall from having the TKO snag on some underbrush, i shortened the barrel the length of the TKO.  no metal lathe so i filed it while constantly checking with a square.  then i did the brass screw and compound trick for the crown.  thought i'd sight it in and see how it shoots.  got everything setup when the neighbor came out and is working in his yard.  it will have to wait.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 15, 2020, 08:03:15 PM
I shot the Ruger Impact Max some.  It has broken in and settled down to a be a really quiet, really accurate rifle with a very gentle shot cycle.  It is boring as snot.  After two months of self imposed isolation all my guns are boring.  Everything is tuned and zeroed.  Multiple pellets have been sampled for each gun and I have found the most accurate for each...  I need a new gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 15, 2020, 09:01:17 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 15, 2020, 08:03:15 PM
I shot the Ruger Impact Max some.  It has broken in and settled down to a be a really quiet, really accurate rifle with a very gentle shot cycle.  It is boring as snot.  After two months of self imposed isolation all my guns are boring.  Everything is tuned and zeroed.  Multiple pellets have been sampled for each gun and I have found the most accurate for each...  I need a new gun.
Didn't you get a stimulus check?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 15, 2020, 10:23:46 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 15, 2020, 09:01:17 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 15, 2020, 08:03:15 PM
I shot the Ruger Impact Max some.  It has broken in and settled down to a be a really quiet, really accurate rifle with a very gentle shot cycle.  It is boring as snot.  After two months of self imposed isolation all my guns are boring.  Everything is tuned and zeroed.  Multiple pellets have been sampled for each gun and I have found the most accurate for each...  I need a new gun.
Didn't you get a stimulus check?
Yeah.  About a month back.  Unfortunately most of it has to go to pay my adult daughter's rent.  I don't mind.  I'm a lot better off than a lot of my friends.  Some of them are making mortgage, car, insurance, credit card, and cell phone payments for their kids!
The memsahib says I can have $200 of it.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 15, 2020, 11:01:28 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 15, 2020, 10:23:46 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 15, 2020, 09:01:17 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 15, 2020, 08:03:15 PM
I shot the Ruger Impact Max some.  It has broken in and settled down to a be a really quiet, really accurate rifle with a very gentle shot cycle.  It is boring as snot.  After two months of self imposed isolation all my guns are boring.  Everything is tuned and zeroed.  Multiple pellets have been sampled for each gun and I have found the most accurate for each...  I need a new gun.
Didn't you get a stimulus check?
Yeah.  About a month back.  Unfortunately most of it has to go to pay my adult daughter's rent.  I don't mind.  I'm a lot better off than a lot of my friends.  Some of them are making mortgage, car, insurance, credit card, and cell phone payments for their kids!
The memsahib says I can have $200 of it.  :P
I'm with you brother.  My middle daughter and her two kids live in a house I bought for them rent free. I pay taxes and upkeep.  She just pays utilities.  Her dead beat ex doesn't pay squat. 

We gave her our stimulus checks as well.  That's what daddys do right?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 15, 2020, 11:09:34 PM
 Too pooped to pop so just reading the post I opened my yap in ... maybe :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 16, 2020, 05:53:03 PM
I just started working on part 2 of the Mancave Remodel. Got some stuff done to clean up the floor and desk today. Such a sunny warm day, I'd rather have been shooting or fishing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 17, 2020, 02:08:16 PM
Headache this morning with the forecast of storms this afternoon but I did swap some spinners around on one of my reactive target frames.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 17, 2020, 02:37:35 PM
Looks good, Dan, sure hope you get to feeling better. It looks like it’s done raining here, sun is out. But it’s a sloppy, soupy mess out there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 17, 2020, 03:19:46 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 17, 2020, 02:37:35 PM
Looks good, Dan, sure hope you get to feeling better. It looks like it’s done raining here, sun is out. But it’s a sloppy, soupy mess out there.
Thanks. Wet her also, but I live on a hill so it drains quickly.  The sun is out here at the moment,  radar shows rain about 30 minutes south of us heading north about 25-30 mph, looks like rain till 8pm. Right now it's so muggy at 85° with 90% humidity. 
Headache sometimes occurs before a storm. So just not in the mood to shoot this morning knowing it will possibly rain at any moment.
 Our Church is streaming services so before it started I swapped some spinners around this morning. I will work tomorrow but the rest of the week I'll be home. My yard needs cutting,  that's 5 hours. Then my daughter's yard, another hour to load mower, trimmer, etc. drive the 15 min trip. My 60" zero turn mower will cut her lawn in 15 minutes.  After that I'll get back to shooting the Parrus.  I've shot a little over 250 pellets so far. After another 100 or so I plan to drag the chrony out.
Happy shooting
Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 17, 2020, 03:23:16 PM
My Grand daughters are coming next weekend for my Wife's birthday, so I pulled out the Crosman 1077 and the Ruger 10/22 and sighted them in so they are ready to go.  I didn't run them over the chrony, but here are some pictures I took as I was getting them ready. 

Some of the differences: 

The 10/22 takes 2 CO2 cartridges, the 1077 only take 1.
Trigger on the 10/22 is way harder to pull in double action that the 1077!  But, much easier when it's shot single action.
1077 loads the cartridge up front, the 10/22 loads them in the stock.
The ruger is a bit heavier than the 1077
The magazine on the 1077 loads in the opposite direction of the 10/22, so this take a bit of attention to detail to not load pellets backwards!
The 1077 Mag (black) holds 12 rounds, and as the name implies, the 10/22 mags (red) only holds 10 rounds.

Shooting the 7.4 grain Benjamin Hollow Points, but were more accurate than I expected them to be!  The 1077 had 2 fliers, but otherwise grouped a bit better than the 10/22!  Both are equipped with cheap CVLive 4X32 Scopes.  Hopefully, the Grand Kids will have some fun with them!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 17, 2020, 04:14:24 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 17, 2020, 03:23:16 PM
My Grand daughters are coming next weekend for my Wife's birthday, so I pulled out the Crosman 1077 and the Ruger 10/22 and sighted them in so they are ready to go.  I didn't run them over the chrony, but here are some pictures I took as I was getting them ready. 

Some of the differences: 

The 10/22 takes 2 CO2 cartridges, the 1077 only take 1.
Trigger on the 10/22 is way harder to pull in double action that the 1077!  But, much easier when it's shot single action.
1077 loads the cartridge up front, the 10/22 loads them in the stock.
The ruger is a bit heavier than the 1077
The magazine on the 1077 loads in the opposite direction of the 10/22, so this take a bit of attention to detail to not load pellets backwards!
The 1077 Mag (black) holds 12 rounds, and as the name implies, the 10/22 mags (red) only holds 10 rounds.

Shooting the 7.4 grain Benjamin Hollow Points, but were more accurate than I expected them to be!  The 1077 had 2 fliers, but otherwise grouped a bit better than the 10/22!  Both are equipped with cheap CVLive 4X32 Scopes.  Hopefully, the Grand Kids will have some fun with them!

That's a very helpful comparison of the 10/22 and 1077. The results speak for themsevles--fun times with granddaughters ahead!

have fun,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 17, 2020, 04:19:11 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 17, 2020, 03:19:46 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 17, 2020, 02:37:35 PM
Looks good, Dan, sure hope you get to feeling better. It looks like it’s done raining here, sun is out. But it’s a sloppy, soupy mess out there.
Thanks. Wet her also, but I live on a hill so it drains quickly.  The sun is out here at the moment,  radar shows rain about 30 minutes south of us heading north about 25-30 mph, looks like rain till 8pm. Right now it's so muggy at 85° with 90% humidity.  Happy shooting
Dan

It's easy to get envious of your opportunities to shoot so many different air guns; but you've done a superb job of taking the risks and getting the rewards.

Hope you get better (headache), get finished without undue hindrances (yards to cut), and have a great time with all your new rifles. Keep taking pics and explaining the results so the rest of us (or just me) can see how much fun you're having.

be safe and enjoy our relatively nice Gulf weather--it'll be hotter and more humid too soon.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 17, 2020, 04:48:22 PM
Nice comparison Paul.
 Thanks!

Bet your Grand-daughters will have a hoot!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 17, 2020, 05:03:47 PM
You're a good grandfather.  I like you enjoying preparing for the crew. Whether it shooting Powderburners or airguns I enjoy getting everything just right for the visit. I stand back and become the "range safety officer" and instructor.  All my children are good marksmen and I hope to make my grandchildren the same.

I know they will appreciate you preparation Paul. Thanks for sharing the comparisons to those two rifles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 17, 2020, 05:10:21 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 17, 2020, 04:19:11 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 17, 2020, 03:19:46 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 17, 2020, 02:37:35 PM
Looks good, Dan, sure hope you get to feeling better. It looks like it’s done raining here, sun is out. But it’s a sloppy, soupy mess out there.
Thanks. Wet her also, but I live on a hill so it drains quickly.  The sun is out here at the moment,  radar shows rain about 30 minutes south of us heading north about 25-30 mph, looks like rain till 8pm. Right now it's so muggy at 85° with 90% humidity.  Happy shooting
Dan

It's easy to get envious of your opportunities to shoot so many different air guns; but you've done a superb job of taking the risks and getting the rewards.

Hope you get better (headache), get finished without undue hindrances (yards to cut), and have a great time with all your new rifles. Keep taking pics and explaining the results so the rest of us (or just me) can see how much fun you're having.

be safe and enjoy our relatively nice Gulf weather--it'll be hotter and more humid too soon.

Archie
Thanks Archie, I post because it is fun, I enjoy sharing. I enjoy reading post and seeing pictures from others,  it is interesting and educational at times to see how others are enjoying their airgun hobby.

Enjoy life, enjoy family, enjoy the outdoors.
Happy shooting
Dan

And yes, it will be HOT soon enough. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 17, 2020, 05:53:25 PM
You guys are a bunch of awesome grandfathers!  I hope I'm as cool as you fellas if I ever have grandkids.  My mom's father hated my dad and by extension his kids.  My dad's father adored us so it worked out.  My paternal grandfather used to take us out to shoot airguns all the time.  He bought me my first Crosman 1400 and told me to shoot any squirrel I saw.  I'm still at it.  My daughter has recently become engaged.  The memsahib and I have high hopes.  I've bought a couple of air rifles thinking that they would make good first airguns for grandkids.  Sigh...  Maybe someday.
Practiced with the Winchester 1100 some.  This gun requires intense, almost zen like concentration on the artillery hold to shoot well.  When it all comes together it will produce tight groups.  The slightest inattention and shots wander.  I like the challenge of mastering it.  After shooting the Winnie the Hatsan 125 is a cinch!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 17, 2020, 07:09:36 PM
Enjoy them Grands while you can Boys... they grow up quick!
 Here is my "Dead Eye Lou" when she started shooting and then today... hard to believe she has grown so fast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 17, 2020, 07:32:03 PM
Yea, my grand daughters have grown up fast.  The oldest is 16, so she's becoming a rotten teenager, but she still likes to shoot with Grandpa!  The youngest is 12, so she's still in it for the fun!  It's great to get a little friendly competition going between them.  They both do pretty well too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 17, 2020, 08:22:52 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 17, 2020, 03:23:16 PM
My Grand daughters are coming next weekend for my Wife's birthday, so I pulled out the Crosman 1077 and the Ruger 10/22 and sighted them in so they are ready to go.  I didn't run them over the chrony, but here are some pictures I took as I was getting them ready. 

Some of the differences: 

The 10/22 takes 2 CO2 cartridges, the 1077 only take 1.
Trigger on the 10/22 is way harder to pull in double action that the 1077!  But, much easier when it's shot single action.
1077 loads the cartridge up front, the 10/22 loads them in the stock.
The ruger is a bit heavier than the 1077
The magazine on the 1077 loads in the opposite direction of the 10/22, so this take a bit of attention to detail to not load pellets backwards!
The 1077 Mag (black) holds 12 rounds, and as the name implies, the 10/22 mags (red) only holds 10 rounds.

Shooting the 7.4 grain Benjamin Hollow Points, but were more accurate than I expected them to be!  The 1077 had 2 fliers, but otherwise grouped a bit better than the 10/22!  Both are equipped with cheap CVLive 4X32 Scopes.  Hopefully, the Grand Kids will have some fun with them!


Paul,
Thank you for this!  I just got the 1077.  Is that a Geo LDC I see on the one in the picture? I have one on order!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 17, 2020, 08:40:43 PM
Today, while "Airgun" related.. it was sort of "Anti-Airgun"...  ::)
 Ya see, we are hosting a Memorial Day camp weekend and the family room will be where the guests can come in an relax / use the utilities.
I had to clean house.
The Family Room doorway enters the Laundry room and is 10M's... guess where my indoor range is?
 Oh well, it is getting to be shooting weather outdoors, so I fold up the shooting bench, put up the chrony, packed away all the pellet tins, and put away the pellet trap.

DANG those .177 pellets make a heck of a racket in the vacuum cleaner!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 17, 2020, 09:42:15 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 17, 2020, 08:22:52 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 17, 2020, 03:23:16 PM
My Grand daughters are coming next weekend for my Wife's birthday, so I pulled out the Crosman 1077 and the Ruger 10/22 and sighted them in so they are ready to go.  I didn't run them over the chrony, but here are some pictures I took as I was getting them ready. 

Some of the differences: 

The 10/22 takes 2 CO2 cartridges, the 1077 only take 1.
Trigger on the 10/22 is way harder to pull in double action that the 1077!  But, much easier when it's shot single action.
1077 loads the cartridge up front, the 10/22 loads them in the stock.
The ruger is a bit heavier than the 1077
The magazine on the 1077 loads in the opposite direction of the 10/22, so this take a bit of attention to detail to not load pellets backwards!
The 1077 Mag (black) holds 12 rounds, and as the name implies, the 10/22 mags (red) only holds 10 rounds.

Shooting the 7.4 grain Benjamin Hollow Points, but were more accurate than I expected them to be!  The 1077 had 2 fliers, but otherwise grouped a bit better than the 10/22!  Both are equipped with cheap CVLive 4X32 Scopes.  Hopefully, the Grand Kids will have some fun with them!


Paul,
Thank you for this!  I just got the 1077.  Is that a Geo LDC I see on the one in the picture? I have one on order!

Yes it is!  Not sure how much it really needed it, but it does make it quieter than the 10/22! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 17, 2020, 09:56:05 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 17, 2020, 07:09:36 PM
Enjoy them Grands while you can Boys... they grow up quick!
 Here is my "Dead Eye Lou" when she started shooting and then today... hard to believe she has grown so fast.

I see why your hands are full with her lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 17, 2020, 10:26:07 PM
 ::)

Good Lord... I thought 4 Daughters were enough.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on May 17, 2020, 11:03:54 PM
While on the phone talking to neighbors about a problem neighbor... I pested 3 chipmunks and 2 tree rats.

It is nice to have targets.  (grin)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 18, 2020, 09:56:38 AM
   I just sighted a scope in on my 1077.
Across two rooms into a trap. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on May 18, 2020, 10:28:11 AM
Went out to smoke and met a neighbor.  35 year old male.  Started a conversation about air guns.

Somehow the conversation got to the point where told me that he really and truly believes that the earth is flat and the sun revolves around the earth...








I excused myself and went inside.

What is that old saying about not arguing with idiots?   I think Mark Twain may have said it best:


Quote
“Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”




BTW, he also believes in CBD oil and takes it, although he has no reason to...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 18, 2020, 10:35:01 AM
Quote from: BackStop on May 18, 2020, 10:28:11 AM
Went out to smoke and met a neighbor.  35 year old male.  Started a conversation about air guns.

Somehow the conversation got to the point where told me that he really and truly believes that the earth is flat and the sun revolves around the earth...

I excused myself and went inside.

What is that old saying about not arguing with idiots?   I think Mark Twain may have said it best:
Quote
“Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”

BTW, he also believes in CBD oil and takes it, although he has no reason to...

Yikes!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 18, 2020, 12:04:49 PM
  Think about that,  they will be running the country (and the nursing homes we're in) at some point.... :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 18, 2020, 12:57:26 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/xT9DPJVjlYHwWsZRxm/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 18, 2020, 01:48:14 PM
In anticipation of the arrival of my Dream-Tac, I made a tripod mount so I can attach it to a tripod for quick set-up.  I had the parts laying around, and all it took was drilling a hole and adding a 6mm bolt, nut and a couple washers!  Look out rats!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 18, 2020, 02:14:56 PM
That's really nice work, Paul!

Simply outstanding.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 18, 2020, 02:27:07 PM
Ah, grandchildren. I wish. I'd love a grandson that's about 10 right now. Anyway, I have the RepeatAir 1077 with the dark wood stock. Darn thing is so thick it won't go in those slotted gun racks! I mounted a Winchester 4x32AO scope on it that goes down to 15ft for pesting. Weaver classic mid-rise mounts. The length of pull is so long though, I had to pull the scope back like that.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/rzXKvZ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/porzXKvZj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on May 18, 2020, 03:00:51 PM
Finally unpacked the new 350mm Leshiy barrel from the shipping tube.  Mmmmm, shiny!  I may get around to installing the new barrel this week.

Hard to say which is gonna get used the most this Summer- the 2400KT, the Leshiy, or the Fortitude!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 18, 2020, 03:06:37 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on May 18, 2020, 02:27:07 PM
Ah, grandchildren. I wish. I'd love a grandson that's about 10 right now. Anyway, I have the RepeatAir 1077 with the dark wood stock. Darn thing is so thick it won't go in those slotted gun racks! I mounted a Winchester 4x32AO scope on it that goes down to 15ft for pesting. Weaver classic mid-rise mounts. The length of pull is so long though, I had to pull the scope back like that.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/rzXKvZ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/porzXKvZj)

Looks good!  I have the synthetic...lop seems a bit short to me. I'm adjustable,though. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 18, 2020, 03:08:40 PM
I'm making 16 more 1.5" spinners.

I had planned on sighting in the scope on the Parrus .177 but the weather can't make up its mind. It goes from still and overcast to sprinkling to bright sunshine then high wind, the back to overcast to sprinkling to bright sunshine and high wind.

Looks like in a couple of hours I may get my chance.

8 ready for paint
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 18, 2020, 03:16:22 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on May 18, 2020, 02:27:07 PM
Ah, grandchildren. I wish. I'd love a grandson that's about 10 right now. Anyway, I have the RepeatAir 1077 with the dark wood stock. Darn thing is so thick it won't go in those slotted gun racks! I mounted a Winchester 4x32AO scope on it that goes down to 15ft for pesting. Weaver classic mid-rise mounts. The length of pull is so long though, I had to pull the scope back like that.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/rzXKvZ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/porzXKvZj)
Looking good.  But don't short those granddaughters, they love to shoot also. And are quite good at it also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 18, 2020, 03:19:18 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 18, 2020, 01:48:14 PM
In anticipation of the arrival of my Dream-Tac, I made a tripod mount so I can attach it to a tripod for quick set-up.  I had the parts laying around, and all it took was drilling a hole and adding a 6mm bolt, nut and a couple washers!  Look out rats!
Nice setup.  I love to tinker also. Give me a pile of junk and I'll build something out of it I can use. Thanks for the pictures.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 17, 2020, 07:09:36 PM
Enjoy them Grands while you can Boys... they grow up quick!
 Here is my "Dead Eye Lou" when she started shooting and then today... hard to believe she has grown so fast.
She's gorgeous Scott.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 18, 2020, 05:29:59 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 18, 2020, 03:08:40 PM
I'm making 16 more 1.5" spinners.

I had planned on sighting in the scope on the Parrus .177 but the weather can't make up its mind. It goes from still and overcast to sprinkling to bright sunshine then high wind, the back to overcast to sprinkling to bright sunshine and high wind.

Looks like in a couple of hours I may get my chance.

8 ready for paint

16 completed, and primed. Wind NW 8 with gust to 15mph.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 18, 2020, 05:30:31 PM
Stared at this beauty:



(https://i.imgur.com/eFPtpdl.jpg)



It is a pristine Daystate Harrier SE/Special Edition (chrome barrel and tube w/ a walnut Gary Cane stock) being sold for $525CAD + shipping.

It is just $375USD  ;D

Dunno if the seller (Canadian Airgun Forum member) ships to the US.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 18, 2020, 05:56:31 PM
That is a beautiful gun Rick. Too bad he is in Canada and probably wont ship to the US. I got myself a Bushnell Nitro scope 2.5x10x44 FFP for the bottle gun conversion I just did. I really like this scope, I also really like the two 4x12x40 Engage scopes I have too. I took a UTG 3x12x44 compact scope off my 17 caliber and replaced it with one of the 4x12x40 Engages. Can't wait to get these two guns out and shoot them at some longer distances this summer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 18, 2020, 06:08:03 PM
Quote from: bear air on May 18, 2020, 05:56:31 PM
That is a beautiful gun Rick. Too bad he is in Canada and probably wont ship to the US. I got myself a Bushnell Nitro scope 2.5x10x44 FFP for the bottle gun conversion I just did. I really like this scope, I also really like the two 4x12x40 Engage scopes I have too. I took a UTG 3x12x44 compact scope off my 17 caliber and replaced it with one of the 4x12x40 Engages. Can't wait to get these two guns out and shoot them at some longer distances this summer.

You have been busy, Chris sir  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 18, 2020, 06:27:47 PM
  I just found I could remove the butt plate on the synthetic 1077 stock.
 Hollow...so I stuffed it tight with clean rags.

Makes me think of the Crosman 795 Spring Master I had once.  Low powered springer,but a lot of fun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 18, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
I had ordered a pair of the plug and play Flat Nose piston / valves & 3 Boss Buddies from from Alchemy Airwerks. Last Friday the valves and boss buddies arrived; but, the FT pistons were missing. I called David Grimes and he sent out the missing FT pistons that evening.

Last Thursday I ordered a Beeman P-17 from Amazon. It and the FT pistons arrived in the mail today.

Yay me, right?

Not quite. Saturday evening while working out w/ my Bullworker, I strained the muscles in my left arm right at the elbow. Still hasn't gotten better today; but, feels a little better when I rub Ben Gay Ultra on it.

Guess which arm I pump my Backpacker & 1377 w/? The two airguns those mods were going to be going in?

Might be another day or two before I upgrade the Backpacker & 1377, at least until my arm gets better. I'm not having any trouble using my right arm to cock the P-17. *Smiles*

Getting 0.50 groups w/ that P-17 at 10 yards is absurdly easy. Quarter turn left and quarter turn up on the sight got me sighted in. Doesn't seem to be overly pellet picky either. Loading pellets is a P.I.T.A. though. Guess I'll play w/ that until my left arm gets better.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 18, 2020, 10:04:11 PM
Finished my spinners.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on May 19, 2020, 03:49:23 PM
Leshiy is now wearing the 350mm barrel.

handles nice, looks nice... prolly gonna go play this evening.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 19, 2020, 03:59:20 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 18, 2020, 10:04:11 PM
Finished my spinners.

Fantastic job there, Dan!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 19, 2020, 04:36:30 PM
I killed a pigeon at my bird feeder w/ my new Beeman P-17. The pellet I used was a Gamo Magnum. I shot it in the neck.

I also installed flat nosed pistons and valves from Alchemy Airwerks in one of my 1377's and my .22 Backpacker. The installation went ok w/ my 1377; but, I may have to strip my Backpacker down and do it all over again w/ that one. The screw that goes into the valve from the bottom of the pump tube in front of the trigger guard just doesn't want to seat like it should.

I hope I didn't strip the threads in the valve; but, I think that's what happened.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 19, 2020, 07:36:04 PM
Topped off my SCBA tank to 4500 psi using my shoebox compressor. Love it, just set it to run and it automatically shuts off at 4500 psi. Also checked the vel using Griffin 26 grain slugs in my Liberty. Came up with 42.5 for and that's with the stock ported valve with one of Duy's poppets. I sized the slugs to.216 from the.2175 that they came. Sizing them down that little bit gained me around 25 fps
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 19, 2020, 09:15:08 PM
Contacted a seller on AA Classifieds on a Puncher Pro 500 I have had on my radar.
http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=191701&adSort=&StartingAd=50&NumberOfPages=4 (http://www.airguns.net/classifieds/show_ad.php?adNum=191701&adSort=&StartingAd=50&NumberOfPages=4)
Only to find it was already sold.....
c'est la vie :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 19, 2020, 10:00:09 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 18, 2020, 10:04:11 PM
Finished my spinners.

Looking good! As you continue to set more standards for the rest of us.

Archie

Who got some shooting time in today with my HW30 and HW97K. Oh, how good it is!!!!!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 19, 2020, 11:33:01 PM
Well I did something today that I've been threatening to do for a while now.  I swapped the plastic pump shaft on my Crosman 2100 for the solid aluminum shaft from the Legacy 1000.  Mercy!  What an improvement!  This thing shoots like it is supposed to now.  After four pumps I'm getting some real resistance to pumping.  At eight pumps the gun is now printing a full two and a half inches higher at twenty yards than it did with twelve pumps before the exchange.  Sounds a lot more powerful too.  I highly recommend this modification to anyone with the plastic pump shaft! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 19, 2020, 11:49:52 PM
It actually happened 2 days ago on a nice and finally warm enough Sunday afternoon, but after a 6 month wait, I finally got to shoot a gun. Nothing fancy, just a simple CO2 Webley Nemesis .22, but I got to and even got the girlfriend to help me get the chrony outside. Not that I paid much attention to it other than it was on and my phone was connected to record it...lol.

Also pretty sure it got blasted aside in the PCP/Darkside Gate and is likely 3 or 4 pages back by now because it's not high powered, big calibered, high priced or got a European name on it but getting to shoot anything was pretty huge for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 20, 2020, 12:00:30 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 19, 2020, 11:49:52 PM
It actually happened 2 days ago on a nice and finally warm enough Sunday afternoon, but after a 6 month wait, I finally got to shoot a gun. Nothing fancy, just a simple CO2 Webley Nemesis .22, but I got to and even got the girlfriend to help me get the chrony outside. Not that I paid much attention to it other than it was on and my phone was connected to record it...lol.

Also pretty sure it got blasted aside in the PCP/Darkside Gate and is likely 3 or 4 pages back by now because it's not high powered, big calibered, high priced or got a European name on it but getting to shoot anything was pretty huge for me.
Glad to hear it Steve!  I go under the knife a week from tomorrow so I'll be joining you soon.  I just ordered a 2240.  Hope I don't have to wait six months to shoot it though. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on May 20, 2020, 01:30:01 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 19, 2020, 11:49:52 PM
It actually happened 2 days ago on a nice and finally warm enough Sunday afternoon, but after a 6 month wait, I finally got to shoot a gun. Nothing fancy, just a simple CO2 Webley Nemesis .22, but I got to and even got the girlfriend to help me get the chrony outside. Not that I paid much attention to it other than it was on and my phone was connected to record it...lol.

Also pretty sure it got blasted aside in the PCP/Darkside Gate and is likely 3 or 4 pages back by now because it's not high powered, big calibered, high priced or got a European name on it but getting to shoot anything was pretty huge for me.

Bravo ....Steve...good for you !  ;)

( By-The-Way 5/19/2020 11:45 pm )   

I just replied to your "Darkside Post"  so now you are back at the head of the line again.  ;D


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sharpend on May 20, 2020, 03:04:01 AM
Hello --

This morning I dismantled my backstop and scythed down the grass that was growing under and around.

Yes, "scythed"... I know, I coulda said "mowed" the grass, but I like my scythe. And, I am a dweeb. Hahaha.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 20, 2020, 08:55:31 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 20, 2020, 12:00:30 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 19, 2020, 11:49:52 PM
It actually happened 2 days ago on a nice and finally warm enough Sunday afternoon, but after a 6 month wait, I finally got to shoot a gun. Nothing fancy, just a simple CO2 Webley Nemesis .22, but I got to and even got the girlfriend to help me get the chrony outside. Not that I paid much attention to it other than it was on and my phone was connected to record it...lol.

Also pretty sure it got blasted aside in the PCP/Darkside Gate and is likely 3 or 4 pages back by now because it's not high powered, big calibered, high priced or got a European name on it but getting to shoot anything was pretty huge for me.
Glad to hear it Steve!  I go under the knife a week from tomorrow so I'll be joining you soon.  I just ordered a 2240.  Hope I don't have to wait six months to shoot it though. :P
Part of the long wait for me was NY weather so no doubt you'll be back at it one handed and way less than 6 months Florida boy...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 20, 2020, 09:09:23 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 19, 2020, 11:49:52 PM
It actually happened 2 days ago on a nice and finally warm enough Sunday afternoon, but after a 6 month wait, I finally got to shoot a gun. Nothing fancy, just a simple CO2 Webley Nemesis .22, but I got to and even got the girlfriend to help me get the chrony outside. Not that I paid much attention to it other than it was on and my phone was connected to record it...lol.

Also pretty sure it got blasted aside in the PCP/Darkside Gate and is likely 3 or 4 pages back by now because it's not high powered, big calibered, high priced or got a European name on it but getting to shoot anything was pretty huge for me.

Baby steps. You're doing better,  it's been a long road,  glad to see you venturing into the outdoors.
Are you driving yet?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 20, 2020, 09:12:41 AM
Quote from: sharpend on May 20, 2020, 03:04:01 AM
Hello --

This morning I dismantled my backstop and scythed down the grass that was growing under and around.

Yes, "scythed"... I know, I coulda said "mowed" the grass, but I like my scythe. And, I am a dweeb. Hahaha.
Haha I have a gas powered scythe. Hehe.
My father in law had a scythe once but it was destroyed in a house fire.  I wish I had it still. I was going to sharpen it with a file and he got up set, no! only use a rock ( sharpening stone) to sharpen it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 20, 2020, 09:22:29 AM
Sling came off 5 weeks ago after being in it 24/7 (yep, even had to sleep wearing it) for 7 weeks. Hold up starting therapy because of the lockdown stuff, but started that 3 weeks ago and lucky me has not one but 3 women who seem to enjoy torturing me and have all said while they admire the determination, don't push it, it's not gonna be fast or easy.
Driving is the easy part, car is small enough I can reach everything left handed so I've been out venturing even if nothing more than long drives in the country just to be out...lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 20, 2020, 09:26:19 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 20, 2020, 09:22:29 AM
Sling came off 5 weeks ago after being in it 24/7 (yep, even had to sleep wearing it) for 7 weeks. Hold up starting therapy because of the lockdown stuff, but started that 3 weeks ago and lucky me has not one but 3 women who seem to enjoy torturing me and have all said while they admire the determination, don't push it, it's not gonna be fast or easy.
Driving is the easy part, car is small enough I can reach everything left handed so I've been out venturing even if nothing more than long drives in the country just to be out...lol.
Buy a Walther Parrus,  talking about therapy...those rascals are hard to break over.  In no time you could become an accomplished arm wrestler with that arm/shoulder.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 20, 2020, 10:00:26 AM
Going to the range with the TX and IZZY.
We have many rules to comply with, mask, glasses, no handshakes or fist bumps and cleaning up after yourself.
The one that confuses me is:
Only ONE person allowed in the bathroom at a time.
Well, duh.
It is a porta-potty.... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 20, 2020, 10:03:04 AM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on May 20, 2020, 10:00:26 AM
Going to the range with the TX and IZZY.
We have many rules to comply with, mask, glasses, no handshakes or fist bumps and cleaning up after yourself.
The one that confuses me is:
Only ONE person allowed in the bathroom at a time.
Well, duh.
It is a porta-potty.... ;D

Too funny!

But, do enjoy the chance for friends shooting together.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 20, 2020, 10:06:15 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on May 20, 2020, 10:03:04 AM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on May 20, 2020, 10:00:26 AM
Going to the range with the TX and IZZY.
We have many rules to comply with, mask, glasses, no handshakes or fist bumps and cleaning up after yourself.
The one that confuses me is:
Only ONE person allowed in the bathroom at a time.
Well, duh.
It is a porta-potty.... ;D

Too funny!

But, do enjoy the chance for friends shooting together.

Archie
Haha Haha Haha,  I  needed that Frank.  You got to wonder when two people go into a porta potty.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 20, 2020, 05:02:39 PM
Only five shooters so no line at the porta-potty.
Shot a bit but then went to the clubhouse.
Trying to catch up on some reloading for the 9mm and the local stores are out of primers.
??
So happens our club in Concord does have some reloading supplies so I was able to score 1000 Small Pistol Primers...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TreeburnerCT on May 20, 2020, 05:08:49 PM
My Air Venturi 98cu 4500psi CF tank finally got delivered yesterday after being "Out for Delivery" four separate times and not arriving.  After some confusion on how to remove the plug in the quick connect adapter (it shipped with air in the line) I finally got it out and was able to fill the Hatsan Flashpup .22 synthetic that arrived last week.

This morning I brought the Flashpup out in back of our apartment along with a 5 gallon rubber mulch trap and tested to verify it was working properly and check noise level.  The Flashpup functions properly and should actually be quiet enough to shoot in our backyard or even in the basement.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sharpend on May 20, 2020, 06:08:55 PM
Quote
Hello --

This morning I dismantled my backstop and scythed down the grass that was growing under and around.

Yes, "scythed"... I know, I coulda said "mowed" the grass, but I like my scythe. And, I am a dweeb. Hahaha.

Quote
Haha I have a gas powered scythe. Hehe.

My father in law had a scythe once but it was destroyed in a house fire.  I wish I had it still. I was going to sharpen it with a file and he got up set, no! only use a rock ( sharpening stone) to sharpen it.

Oh, yeah, I would get pretty upset too. I beat the edge with a ball peen hammer to mash out a new thin edge and then dress with water stone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 21, 2020, 08:40:18 PM
Went back to the 14" barrel I ordered with the 2400kt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3R6S4F1/20200521-163331.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKmnL0Bp)
Tried an 18" .177 barrel earlier and surprisingly the poi didn't change,  seemed too long and I shot the last of my .177's anyways so that didn't stay more than an hour.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 22, 2020, 12:30:08 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 21, 2020, 08:40:18 PM
Went back to the 14" barrel I ordered with the 2400kt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3R6S4F1/20200521-163331.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKmnL0Bp)
Tried an 18" .177 barrel earlier and surprisingly the poi didn't change,  seemed too long and I shot the last of my .177's anyways so that didn't stay more than an hour.
I've never even held a 2400 but I just ordered one.  Is it easy to swap the barrels?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 22, 2020, 12:36:20 AM
I built my self a wooden jig for assembly/dis-assembly of the Crosman 2100 receiver.  Got the design from this forum.  Started tearing my Legacy 1000 down and found out why the pump arm won't stay closed.  The metal pump arm is bent and the pivot hole is ovalized.  Guess I'll be ordering a new one from Crosman.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 22, 2020, 11:36:38 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 22, 2020, 12:30:08 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 21, 2020, 08:40:18 PM
Went back to the 14" barrel I ordered with the 2400kt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3R6S4F1/20200521-163331.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKmnL0Bp)
Tried an 18" .177 barrel earlier and surprisingly the poi didn't change,  seemed too long and I shot the last of my .177's anyways so that didn't stay more than an hour.
I've never even held a 2400 but I just ordered one.  Is it easy to swap the barrels?
Not too bad, just 5 screws to remove.
Problem is you gotta remove the little breech screw and these like to strip if you mess with them too many times.

Saw a YouTube video of a quick change system a guy came up with, but to my knowledge the design / concept has not gone anywhere.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 22, 2020, 11:52:11 PM
Thanks David.  If it's the same screw as in the 1377 I know what you are talking about.  I actually ordered a couple of replacement screws from Crosman recently to address that problem.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on May 23, 2020, 12:46:25 AM
Breaking in a Gamo Fushion 10x Gen 2 in 22 caliber. 80 shots today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 01:19:02 AM
Got bored since my local gun range was closed. Made myself an indoor pellet trap out of an orange safety cone stuffed with papar. Paper plate target easily attached with a thumb tack. Works great for my Beeman P17 pistol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on May 23, 2020, 02:41:35 AM
Quote from: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 01:19:02 AM
Got bored since my local gun range was closed. Made myself an indoor pellet trap out of an orange safety cone stuffed with papar. Paper plate target easily attached with a thumb tack. Works great for my Beeman P17 pistol.

Very ingenious idea!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 03:17:17 AM


Very ingenious idea!
[/quote]

Thank You!  So far I've put a couple hundred shots into it & no problems.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BackStop on May 23, 2020, 04:26:36 AM
Quote from: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 03:17:17 AM


Very ingenious idea!

Quote
Thank You!  So far I've put a couple hundred shots into it & no problems.


Just be careful of hitting the base outside of the paper plate.   You may be surprised by the bounce back (ricochet) of the pellet!

I know it does it with golf balls and lower velocities.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 23, 2020, 12:44:58 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 22, 2020, 11:36:38 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 22, 2020, 12:30:08 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 21, 2020, 08:40:18 PM
Went back to the 14" barrel I ordered with the 2400kt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3R6S4F1/20200521-163331.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKmnL0Bp)
Tried an 18" .177 barrel earlier and surprisingly the poi didn't change,  seemed too long and I shot the last of my .177's anyways so that didn't stay more than an hour.
I've never even held a 2400 but I just ordered one.  Is it easy to swap the barrels?
Not too bad, just 5 screws to remove.
Problem is you gotta remove the little breech screw and these like to strip if you mess with them too many times.

Saw a YouTube video of a quick change system a guy came up with, but to my knowledge the design / concept has not gone anywhere.

You can replace the breech screw w/ one of these. I did w/ my .22 Backpacker and 2 1377's.

CUSTOM BREECH SCREW and/or WRENCH
$2.90

https://onlinestore.magnumairpower.com/products/custom-breech-screw
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 23, 2020, 01:01:54 PM
Thanks for the link!  That looks like the solution to the problem.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 23, 2020, 03:02:00 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 23, 2020, 01:01:54 PM
Thanks for the link!  That looks like the solution to the problem.
I use those Carter in all 4 of my 13xx.
I was very,  very,  careful and still messed up the head on the original screw. Thought I never would get it out.
These from Magnum Airpower are stainless and hard metal, you won't strip the head of the screw but be careful not to strip the tube.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 03:11:10 PM



Just be careful of hitting the base outside of the paper plate.   You may be surprised by the bounce back (ricochet) of the pellet!

I know it does it with golf balls and lower velocities.
[/quote]

I've been pondering a solution for that. Looking at different materials I could fasten over the exposed rubber that would absorb the pellet if accidentally hit. Cork board, thick layers of cardboard, etc. Maybe even cut the center out of a $10 steel tip dart board & fasten around the target area.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 23, 2020, 04:44:58 PM
Quote from: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 03:11:10 PM



Just be careful of hitting the base outside of the paper plate.   You may be surprised by the bounce back (ricochet) of the pellet!

I know it does it with golf balls and lower velocities.

I've been pondering a solution for that. Looking at different materials I could fasten over the exposed rubber that would absorb the pellet if accidentally hit. Cork board, thick layers of cardboard, etc. Maybe even cut the center out of a $10 steel tip dart board & fasten around the target area.
[/quote]I tried cork board as a backstop (2 X 1/4" pieces) and still got bounce back.  I use a soft fir board about 1/2" thick.  It stops most everything. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 05:17:13 PM

[/quote]I tried cork board as a backstop (2 X 1/4" pieces) and still got bounce back.  I use a soft fir board about 1/2" thick.  It stops most everything.
[/quote]

Good idea, thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 23, 2020, 10:19:56 PM
 While taking my S-10 for a test drive, I stopped at a buddy's place I have not had a chance to do in some time. He was in the process of heading over to hid big rig mechanics to pick up his truck., but I delayed him  few more minuets while having a beer, and catching up, I mentioned my air gun collection was continuing to grow. His gal that was going to give him a ride to pu the truck perked up and said lets get to shooting, I brought out my Artimis M-11 and some home cast slugs, she nailed a can at 25 yards off hand no problem first shot, then buddy got out some of his powder burners shooting close to 4000 fps, vs the 850 m-11 is doing, put it this way she missed the big puddle that was the aim point by a mile, when I left he was bringing out the .50 cal. semi auto hand cannon  ;D :o ;D
 Reason I posted here is because I have not shot an airgun yet today, but have 3 loaded and ready to go cristen the shootin shed and night time range.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 23, 2020, 10:26:41 PM
Quote from: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 01:19:02 AM
Got bored since my local gun range was closed. Made myself an indoor pellet trap out of an orange safety cone stuffed with papar. Paper plate target easily attached with a thumb tack. Works great for my Beeman P17 pistol.

I use the boxes Amazon sends stuff in stuffed w/ paperback books I find at garage sales, etc. which are usually 10 for $1. Then I wrap the box w/ Gorilla duct tape. A couple of layers of that and pellets from my Backpacker, 1377's and/or a P-17 tend to stick in the layers of duct tape and hardly penetrate the homemade pellet trap. I use 1" bullseye stickies for the actual targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 23, 2020, 10:31:15 PM
 I bet one of them sticky rat traps would catch pellets fired from P-17 power like guns might even trap lead dust  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 10:34:40 PM


I use the boxes Amazon sends stuff in stuffed w/ paperback books I find at garage sales, etc. which are usually 10 for $1. Then I wrap the box w/ Gorilla duct tape. A couple of layers of that and pellets from my Backpacker, 1377's and/or a P-17 tend to stick in the layers of duct tape and hardly penetrate the homemade pellet trap. I use 1" bullseye stickies for the actual targets.
[/quote]

I like the idea of the paperback books, they are everywhere , till your looking for some lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 23, 2020, 11:07:25 PM
Put a picatinny breech on my 22 bottle gun and put together what I could on the new 17 caliber bird gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 11:07:25 PM
Found I can illuminate my Orange cone pellet trap for night fun shooting too! Just a small rechargeable light set up against the exterior. Lights up the target & makes hits very visible.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 24, 2020, 12:02:53 AM
Quote from: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 11:07:25 PM
Found I can illuminate my Orange cone pellet trap for night fun shooting too! Just a small rechargeable light set up against the exterior. Lights up the target & makes hits very visible.
That’s a super idea and I like the orange illumination!  Thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: LonewolfMcQuade on May 24, 2020, 12:33:00 AM
Quote from: bReTt on May 24, 2020, 12:02:53 AM
Quote from: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 11:07:25 PM
Found I can illuminate my Orange cone pellet trap for night fun shooting too! Just a small rechargeable light set up against the exterior. Lights up the target & makes hits very visible.
That’s a super idea and I like the orange illumination!  Thanks!
[/quote

Yep, now I can groundhog hunt indoors at night lol. ]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 24, 2020, 12:47:44 AM
Quote from: LonewolfMcQuade on May 24, 2020, 12:33:00 AM
Quote from: bReTt on May 24, 2020, 12:02:53 AM
Quote from: LonewolfMcQuade on May 23, 2020, 11:07:25 PM
Found I can illuminate my Orange cone pellet trap for night fun shooting too! Just a small rechargeable light set up against the exterior. Lights up the target & makes hits very visible.
That’s a super idea and I like the orange illumination!  Thanks!
[/quote

Yep, now I can groundhog hunt indoors at night lol. ]
Too much fun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: LonewolfMcQuade on May 24, 2020, 01:00:31 AM

Yep, now I can groundhog hunt indoors at night lol. ]
[/quote]
Too much fun!
[/quote]

Indeed it is, but I think I need to work on my "artistic" abilities! My groundhog looks more like a hamster,  lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 24, 2020, 08:14:38 AM
. . . a dead hamster!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 24, 2020, 06:48:43 PM
   Just put one of Geo's triggers in my 1322 carbine.   WOW!  I like! Smoother and lighter. 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: redhawk44357 on May 24, 2020, 09:25:23 PM
Started several projects. First is i am building a vertical rifle rack for my bedroom. I already have my 5 meter pistol in my. garage.  Next will be my out door range, I have up to 50 yards to play with. Then target stands.  I will be digging out all my guns (66) and see what works. Then the good ones will be sighted in. Then climb into closet and dig and sort all the other stuff I have collected over the years. That's all I can think of now, am sure other things will pop up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 24, 2020, 11:53:38 PM
I added a picatinny rail for a bipod mount on my Royale, drilled an access hole in the Wildcat stock for the hammer spring tension, bumped up the reg pressure on the Wildcat. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SC_RV6A_Pilot on May 25, 2020, 02:12:43 PM
So far, I have read the manuals, ordered new scope rings, side-shot action cam, extended lower picatinny rail and have been checking on the status of my compressor.  But, this arrived on Thursday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2020, 02:48:30 PM
Recovered my tactical light.  Tightened up all the fiddley little screws on my Centerpoint scope.  I've got to figure out how to locktight those things.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 25, 2020, 06:16:52 PM
Quote from: SC_RV6A_Pilot on May 25, 2020, 02:12:43 PM
So far, I have read the manuals, ordered new scope rings, side-shot action cam, extended lower picatinny rail and have been checking on the status of my compressor.  But, this arrived on Thursday.

Fantastic, Gene! Happy shooting!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 25, 2020, 06:20:11 PM
Finished my last recycled cooler target box.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 25, 2020, 08:44:33 PM
Looking good, you've been busy.  The camouflage design helps to disguise the cooler. And the "original" reactive target I shot as a boy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 25, 2020, 08:55:16 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 25, 2020, 08:44:33 PM
Looking good, you've been busy.  The camouflage design helps to disguise the cooler. And the "original" reactive target I shot as a boy.

Thanks Dan, and thanks for the spinners, they hang great!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 25, 2020, 09:13:12 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 25, 2020, 08:55:16 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 25, 2020, 08:44:33 PM
Looking good, you've been busy.  The camouflage design helps to disguise the cooler. And the "original" reactive target I shot as a boy.
You're welcome.

Thanks Dan, and thanks for the spinners, they hang great!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 25, 2020, 09:18:05 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2020, 02:48:30 PM
Recovered my tactical light.  Tightened up all the fiddley little screws on my Centerpoint scope.  I've got to figure out how to locktight those things.

Vibra-Tite VC3 is your friend and works for pretty much every fiddley screw on your rifles :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 12:15:48 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 25, 2020, 09:18:05 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2020, 02:48:30 PM
Recovered my tactical light.  Tightened up all the fiddley little screws on my Centerpoint scope.  I've got to figure out how to locktight those things.

Vibra-Tite VC3 is your friend and works for pretty much every fiddley screw on your rifles :)
https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6 (https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: LonewolfMcQuade on May 26, 2020, 12:25:03 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on May 24, 2020, 08:14:38 AM
. . . a dead hamster!

As long as it's dead lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on May 26, 2020, 04:00:12 AM
I center a reflex sight on my TalonP at about 10 m shooting in my garage.  I haven’t put a lot of time into this hobby until the last four weeks so I’m still learning.  I was shooting just free standing - no bench or support -pretty rigid and getting kind of mediocre accuracy resting it on my crossed over left arm/ elbow.  Felt stable but big vertical error. 

Later I pushed a thin dowel part way into the (soft) backstop and decided to try to drive the dowel into the backstop.  I also loosened stance a bit just two-hand hold way out in front.  Probably a name for that stance.  Anyway,  I was aiming for the same size circle more or less at the same distance but my mentality was different somehow trying to hit the center of a physical object (dowel). I feel like I was aiming much smaller somehow (even though it was actually harder to see in my garage lighting) and it was ridiculous how small the group I shot became.  By trying to actually hit and drive a little object I felt like my focus somehow shifted and became more tuned in... I sent 5 pellets through the same hole (all 1cm to the right of the dowel of course). I kind of lost my focus a bit (stuff on my mind... shooting airguns helps me unwind, but it works better some days than others) and then shot another 8 shots or so trying to hit the 1/4” dowel and failing - I had adjusted the sight and they kind of fell on either side but still in a better grouping than when I was aiming for the paper bullseye earlier.   Maybe a fluke but it gives me a glimpse of how complex really being accurate is when shooting free standing with open sights. There is a weird mind game element as I try to squint and wait for the right moment without psyching myself out... it’s a lot of fun actually.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 26, 2020, 01:15:51 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 12:15:48 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 25, 2020, 09:18:05 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2020, 02:48:30 PM
Recovered my tactical light.  Tightened up all the fiddley little screws on my Centerpoint scope.  I've got to figure out how to locktight those things.

Vibra-Tite VC3 is your friend and works for pretty much every fiddley screw on your rifles :)
https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6 (https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6)

Thanks Dan.  I'm going to look into this stuff.  My problem is one of manual dexterity when handling tiny screws.  I can never seem to get the screw back into the hole without rubbing the locktite off on my fingers or the exterior of the scope turret.  I can't see well enough to use tweezers or hemostats to place the screw.  Locktite has low viscosity and it seems to transfer to any porus surface before I can get the little screw into the hole.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 26, 2020, 01:53:39 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 26, 2020, 01:15:51 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 12:15:48 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 25, 2020, 09:18:05 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2020, 02:48:30 PM
Recovered my tactical light.  Tightened up all the fiddley little screws on my Centerpoint scope.  I've got to figure out how to locktight those things.

Vibra-Tite VC3 is your friend and works for pretty much every fiddley screw on your rifles :)
https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6 (https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6)

Thanks Dan.  I'm going to look into this stuff.  My problem is one of manual dexterity when handling tiny screws.  I can never seem to get the screw back into the hole without rubbing the locktite off on my fingers or the exterior of the scope turret.  I can't see well enough to use tweezers or hemostats to place the screw.  Locktite has low viscosity and it seems to transfer to any porus surface before I can get the little screw into the hole.  Any suggestions?

I haven’t made the switch from Blue Loc-Tite yet. But from what I’ve understood, you let the Vibra-tite set up and then affix the screw dry.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 02:03:57 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 26, 2020, 01:53:39 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 26, 2020, 01:15:51 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 12:15:48 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 25, 2020, 09:18:05 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2020, 02:48:30 PM
Recovered my tactical light.  Tightened up all the fiddley little screws on my Centerpoint scope.  I've got to figure out how to locktight those things.

Vibra-Tite VC3 is your friend and works for pretty much every fiddley screw on your rifles :)
https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6 (https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6)

Thanks Dan.  I'm going to look into this stuff.  My problem is one of manual dexterity when handling tiny screws.  I can never seem to get the screw back into the hole without rubbing the locktite off on my fingers or the exterior of the scope turret.  I can't see well enough to use tweezers or hemostats to place the screw.  Locktite has low viscosity and it seems to transfer to any porus surface before I can get the little screw into the hole.  Any suggestions?

I haven’t made the switch from Blue Loc-Tite yet. But from what I’ve understood, you let the Vibra-tite set up and then affix the screw dry.
Yes, SHAKE the tube or bottle,  apply to thread, let it dry 10-30 minutes (I go an hour or two) but manufacturer's instructions say 10 - 30 minutes.  Then attach fastener. I received the replacement stock screw today from Umarex for my Parrus .177. I  applied the Vibra-TITE Vc-3 to the screws at 10am, I  just put them back in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rico14 on May 26, 2020, 02:20:11 PM
Washed two tins of pellets this morning. Set them out in the 90 degree sun to dry. I'l lube them this afternoon. I don't do this trying to improve accuracy, but to keep the barrels of my guns from getting dirty so fast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 03:23:28 PM
Made some "shoes" for the spinner racks.
Previously I had to sink the legs into the ground but that made moving and adjusting them to shoot in conjunction with the other two inconvenient.  Had a brain storm last night.
I used some old braces from a discarded multimedia cart from school and combined them with some 12" lengths of scrap aluminum tubing using four 3/8"x 2 1/4 bolts, two 3/8" nuts, two 5/16" x 2" lag bolts, and two partially empty cans of semigloss black paint leftover from another project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 26, 2020, 03:49:11 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 02:03:57 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 26, 2020, 01:53:39 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 26, 2020, 01:15:51 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 12:15:48 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 25, 2020, 09:18:05 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2020, 02:48:30 PM
Recovered my tactical light.  Tightened up all the fiddley little screws on my Centerpoint scope.  I've got to figure out how to locktight those things.

Vibra-Tite VC3 is your friend and works for pretty much every fiddley screw on your rifles :)
https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6 (https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-TITE-VC-3-Threadmate/dp/B008D6GHY6)

Thanks Dan.  I'm going to look into this stuff.  My problem is one of manual dexterity when handling tiny screws.  I can never seem to get the screw back into the hole without rubbing the locktite off on my fingers or the exterior of the scope turret.  I can't see well enough to use tweezers or hemostats to place the screw.  Locktite has low viscosity and it seems to transfer to any porus surface before I can get the little screw into the hole.  Any suggestions?

I haven’t made the switch from Blue Loc-Tite yet. But from what I’ve understood, you let the Vibra-tite set up and then affix the screw dry.
Yes, SHAKE the tube or bottle,  apply to thread, let it dry 10-30 minutes (I go an hour or two) but manufacturer's instructions say 10 - 30 minutes.  Then attach fastener. I received the replacement stock screw today from Umarex for my Parrus .177. I  applied the Vibra-TITE Vc-3 to the screws at 10am, I  just put them back in.

And that’s a lot better than what I’ve done, though I own a ton of Blue Loc-tite... I put the screws/bolts in wet and leave it overnight, or 24 hours. Haven’t had a problem, but I like what you & a lot others are doing with the Vibra-Tite.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 26, 2020, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 03:23:28 PM
Made some "shoes" for the spinner racks.
Previously I had to sink the legs into the ground but that made moving and adjusting them to shoot in conjunction with the other two inconvenient.  Had a brain storm last night.
I used some old braces from a discarded multimedia cart from school and combined them with some 12" lengths of scrap aluminum tubing using four 3/8"x 2 1/4 bolts, two 3/8" nuts, two 5/16" x 2" lag bolts, and two partially empty cans of semigloss black paint leftover from another project.

Brilliant, Dan... always improving!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 26, 2020, 04:36:52 PM
I got a notification from Pay Pal that my FT piston and FT valve is on the way from Mellon Air.

(Finally).

That set is going in my newest brown 1377 that I got from Wally World during their recent $30 sale. So far, I put in a lighter sear/trigger spring and raised the height of the front sight using JB weld.

It shoots 0.50 POA groups at 10 yards w/ 7.9 CPL's. After I get the FT piston/valve in it, its likely to become my new tackle box pistol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 04:52:05 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 26, 2020, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 03:23:28 PM
Made some "shoes" for the spinner racks.
Previously I had to sink the legs into the ground but that made moving and adjusting them to shoot in conjunction with the other two inconvenient.  Had a brain storm last night.
I used some old braces from a discarded multimedia cart from school and combined them with some 12" lengths of scrap aluminum tubing using four 3/8"x 2 1/4 bolts, two 3/8" nuts, two 5/16" x 2" lag bolts, and two partially empty cans of semigloss black paint leftover from another project.

Brilliant, Dan... always improving!
Thanks, also by raising them up it opens up another row of spinners.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on May 26, 2020, 06:22:05 PM
Shooting spoons hung from a metal bar in the garage.  Homemade spinners...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 26, 2020, 06:45:37 PM
Got some of the air rifles cleaned up today. Kind of a quiet, hot day. 88 feels like 91.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/xt70QN.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmxt70QNj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/1mZvgT.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po1mZvgTj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/GnNZxe.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poGnNZxej)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 26, 2020, 08:13:18 PM
Dan, your spinner racks are a work of art!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 26, 2020, 10:46:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 26, 2020, 08:13:18 PM
Dan, your spinner racks are a work of art!
Thanks Scott, I  kinda went overboard.  I made one and it was a ball to shoot but I was having to swap different sizes spinner for longer distances.  Now I have three,  I can place them at different distances and with a variety of sizes on each one there is always a challenge.  All free, except for paint.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 26, 2020, 11:18:21 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on May 26, 2020, 06:45:37 PM
Got some of the air rifles cleaned up today. Kind of a quiet, hot day. 88 feels like 91.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/xt70QN.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmxt70QNj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/1mZvgT.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po1mZvgTj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/GnNZxe.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poGnNZxej)

Looking good, DB,
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 27, 2020, 10:45:54 AM
About to do some serious airgunning this morning.

Airgun Wednesday https://imgur.com/a/Oq0IW9p
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on May 27, 2020, 11:51:16 AM
As an experiment I put a small top hat on an AF TalonP I had put a heavier hammer in.   I’m doing this for the fun of it, messing around with balancing power with shot count and the ability to adjust a little with the power wheel for shooting in the garage.  Awesome having something easy to modify and experiment with like this. I got a nice long string of consistent shots with just enough power with the smaller top hat.   Also ordered an inexpensive ($25) chronograph from Ali Express that got some good reviews here. 


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 27, 2020, 11:54:54 AM
Had a little time before work this morning so I took the scope off of the Nova Freedom 'parts gun' and found the original box to pack it up and ship it to the winner of the GTA avatar contest.
I then mounted that scope on the Aspen that I won and the plan is to sight it in this weekend if I cannot find the time before then.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JohnnyPDX on May 27, 2020, 12:01:00 PM
Mr. P,

Would you please post a link to the $25 chrony?

Thank You,

As to the topic... I washed pellets in Simple Green and they oxidized. I am rewashing a in a lemon juice soak. They look shiny.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on May 27, 2020, 01:32:42 PM
I will try to find the specific model I ordered - followed a link posted here by someone. 

It was just like this but with a tripod. 

I see you are also in the PDX area!

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000415390491.html?pid=808_0000_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.4000415390491&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=4743amp-K14AQ1PGuXECeTI7wRKhAQ1590596978611&browser_id=9736a43f721b45ec8d54b5e5860de0ef&is_c=Y

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 28, 2020, 03:11:55 AM
Unboxed and just looked at my new Crosman 2240XL. My amazingly talented wife fitted the Crosman stock for me (I'm one handed right now).  She also repairs appliances and cars.  The lady is truly wonderful.   ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 28, 2020, 07:08:15 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 28, 2020, 03:11:55 AM
Unboxed and just looked at my new Crosman 2240XL. My amazingly talented wife fitted the Crosman stock for me (I'm one handed right now).  She also repairs appliances and cars.  The lady is truly wonderful.   ::)

Congratulations on all three.
1. Surgery went well.
2. Your Crosman 2240XL arrived and is being welcomed in the family.
3. That your amazingly loving wife is there for you.

Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 28, 2020, 01:20:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 28, 2020, 07:08:15 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 28, 2020, 03:11:55 AM
Unboxed and just looked at my new Crosman 2240XL. My amazingly talented wife fitted the Crosman stock for me (I'm one handed right now).  She also repairs appliances and cars.  The lady is truly wonderful.   ::)

Congratulations on all three.
1. Surgery went well.
2. Your Crosman 2240XL arrived and is being welcomed in the family.
3. That your amazingly loving wife is there for you.

Dan
+ 1

Get well soon Carter!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 28, 2020, 01:22:11 PM
So far all that have done airgun related is clean up my shooting mess so the yard can get mowed.  I'm thinking about refreshing target stands and some targets to get ready for the next shooting session. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on May 28, 2020, 01:48:41 PM
I'm looking at compressors.

Years and years of abuse have affected my left ulnar nerve and I've been advised to take things easy.  Well, I'd ignore that except it's The Girlfriend telling me- aside from being a nurse, she's been pumping up the Fortitude and Leshiy (no small feat at 250 BAR) but that means less time behind the trigger for her and I'm not letting her give that up.

Plus she's been eyeballing the Lelya, Zbroia Kozac, and the Recluse.  Once I explained handpumping the latter and how few shots she'd get, she concurred a compressor might be a worthwhile expenditure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 28, 2020, 02:18:12 PM
I've been researching Beeman P-17 fixes. Being a newly proud owner of a recently purchased P-17, it behooves me to get hip on the piston seal and breech seal fixes, amirite?

The right kind of grease for it and anything else I need to know, Etc.

I kinda like it so far. I killed a pigeon w/ it at my bird feeder the day after I got it. It's probably going to be useful to have around. Although so far, it does nothing a Crosman 1377 using 4 pumps can't do.

I'm sure I'll like it a lot more after I've killed the first water moccasin (aka 'cottonmouth') w/ it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 28, 2020, 02:24:01 PM
Get well soon Carter. Compressors make this hobby much more enjoyable Peter. I put together the new marauder/armada .177 last night and finished today. I had to run to the hardware store and get a spring for the baffles. Now I'm just waiting on the lightweight pellets to get here and start tuning. Oh yeah I'm still eyeballing this armada stock and thinking about what I can do to make it look better since I'm not using the fore end guard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 28, 2020, 08:36:20 PM
I found a .STL file for a wrench to help remove and open a DonnyFL Sumo LDC on Thingiverse.  The Sumo wrench also fits the Tanto that I have so I printed one and then scaled it down to fit the Tatsu and Koi I also have.  So, I now have a nice set of DonnyFL LDC Wrenches!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 28, 2020, 08:52:09 PM
Did some sighting in with my M48 springer and Sumatra. Tried to sight in my Liberty but the drill rod that goes into the poppet head came out so I had to JB weld it back in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 28, 2020, 10:52:05 PM
Swapped scopes on my Ruger Air Hawk.  Took the defective Tasco off and replaced it with a  UTG 3-9X40AO  IR TrueHunter. Sighted it in at 25 yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 29, 2020, 11:39:27 AM
Gassed up the 2240.  Had to make sure it will hold pressure right?  Since it held gas just fine I decided to run some RWS super domes through it.  The little Daisy red dot sight is just slapped on it.  So I shot a half dozen pellets to check function.  Functions just fine.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 29, 2020, 12:37:02 PM
I just tested my .22 Crosman Backpacker and my scoped 1377 w/ the FT piston/valves & Boss Buddies from Alchemy Airwerks I put in them last week.

I strained the tendons/ligaments in my left elbow last week from working out w/ my Bullworker and then aggravating my elbow by playing w/ my new Beeman P-17 so I couldn't do the testing until today.

Since I do not have a chronograph, I used the:

Post # 8: Lazy Man's Chrony... Smart Man's Target

http://www.alchemyairwerks.com/alchemy-blog (http://www.alchemyairwerks.com/alchemy-blog)

For testing.

My unmodified 1377 using Gamo 7.8 gr Pro Magnum pellets w/ 10 pumps penetrated 15 layers of cardboard.

My modified 1377 penetrated 23 layers of cardboard w/ the same pellet and 20 pumps. The 1377 retained some air afterward.

My modified Backpacker using AA 13.4 gr pellets w/ 20 pumps penetrated 24 layers of cardboard. Before I modified it, the same pellet at 10 pumps penetrated 12 layers of cardboard. The Backpacker retained some air afterward.

I'm amazed at how I'm getting roughly twice the penetration after modification w/ the Backpacker and a third as much penetration w/ the 1377. It is my understanding the velocity would increase by 100 fps w/ both calibers from the FT mods & 20 pumps. The Boss Buddies would increase the velocity by God only knows how much.

I also found out the 'sweet spot' for my Backpacker is 15 pumps. The penetration of cardboard at that velocity is 18 layers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 29, 2020, 05:29:09 PM
  Watched the Crosman 1077 Detent Mod on YT for about the twentieth time.
 Tore it apart on the dining room table and put the O ring on the detent. 

Supposed to save a bit of gas.   We shall see.. ;D ;D ;D


...a bugger to put back together... ::)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WIWL on May 30, 2020, 02:33:16 PM
been spending the last few days zeroing in the scope on my new swiss arms tac-1t, my first rifle! nowhere to place it on a table or anything to do it accurately so very slow work, Ill get there evntually!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 30, 2020, 08:16:54 PM
YOU GO WILL!

I contacted an ebay seller on another Mendoza...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mendoza-Grey-Scorpion-Air-Rifle-Pellet-Gun-22-Cal-Oil-Pellets/383431399720 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mendoza-Grey-Scorpion-Air-Rifle-Pellet-Gun-22-Cal-Oil-Pellets/383431399720)

Ya see, "Trademygun" is literally 10 minutes from my house. I went there and bought Ninja regs / bottles and for bottle fills before I got my own compressor. Not thumping my own chest, but it is a paintball complex that when the owner asked how come I don't come to matches... I explained I was into pellet guns, not paint ball.
 Showed him my Maximus and  explained what a pellet rifle could do....his mind was blown.
Next thing you know he is selling airguns online.

The ebay contact seller message was simply asking if "I could inspect the gun in person before buying?"
That way I can fondle the Mendoza, make him an offer, Therefore save him the shipping charges, keep the oil and pellets, and the ebay fees.
 May come home with a CHEAP new 'Dozer.
;)

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/VYoAAOSw-xhdSdqi/s-l1600.jpg)

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OKMAAOSwve5dSdqi/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on May 30, 2020, 08:37:40 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 30, 2020, 08:16:54 PM
YOU GO WILL!

I contacted an ebay seller on another Mendoza...

 May come home with a CHEAP new 'Dozer.
;)

This guy seems to really like his.

Mendoza RM 3000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jo8xrNya0Y&feature=emb_title (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jo8xrNya0Y&feature=emb_title)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 30, 2020, 08:54:21 PM
That is our very own Septicdeath... he and other members helped me out a TON with my first 'Dozer RM-600!

(https://i.imgur.com/2n05uho.jpg)

 He provided me the link way back and they keep getting relisted as "10 or more" in stock.

Wonder if I should post a "group buy" on the Spanish Gate...  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 30, 2020, 08:58:52 PM
Dang dog keeps "Photo Bombing" me...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Paulemar on May 30, 2020, 10:03:41 PM
Installed a Huma regulator and 30cc Huma internal Plenum into my .177 Streamline. Shot around 100 10.34g AA to see any difference. Set the reg at 135 bar. Prior to the install the gun was shooting average 905 fps with the same pellet. I could see the regulator starting to become more consistent as I shot but need to shoot more to see if it gets better. Below is the semi-final shot string info.

Shot count: 44
Low: 914
Hi: 932
Avg: 922
Spread: 18
STD Dev: 4.9

I sighted the gun in at 30 yards and was shooting in at least a 10mph gusty, direction changing wind coming mostly from the right. Final mag of 13 (no chronograph) shots with each taken only during a wind lull showed still excellent accuracy with this gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 30, 2020, 10:38:22 PM
Woke up at 3am and had to decide, shoot airguns or do airgun related things... by 4am I had a plan but not enough time in the day. I had salvaged an outdoor table base awhile back. By 6:30am I was at Lowe’s. I got a 2” thick 2’x4’ Baltic Birch table top and hardware. Built a task specific gun vice table. The other part of my plan was to gut my garage and organize 10 years of accumulated junk. So I can find things and have more time to work or shoot. The garage is only half done. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 30, 2020, 11:16:01 PM
^SWEET!^
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 30, 2020, 11:20:18 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 30, 2020, 11:16:01 PM
^SWEET!^

Thanks Scott, I won’t show the rest of my area till I’m done. I’m proud of the table though, the base is cast iron and the Birch is pretty heavy too. It won’t shake when I’m working on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 30, 2020, 11:36:00 PM
Very nice table for shooting!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 30, 2020, 11:46:19 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 30, 2020, 10:38:22 PM
Woke up at 3am and had to decide, shoot airguns or do airgun related things... by 4am I had a plan but not enough time in the day. I had salvaged an outdoor table base awhile back. By 6:30am I was at Lowe’s. I got a 2” thick 2’x4’ Baltic Birch table top and hardware. Built a task specific gun vice table. The other part of my plan was to gut my garage and organize 10 years of accumulated junk. So I can find things and have more to work or shoot. The garage is only half done.
Table looks great.  I love Klein tools.
I shot 40 pellets before my headache made me quit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on May 31, 2020, 02:03:10 AM
I tried out some 0.25 RWS Superdomes in my TalonP.  Those are some skinny pellets - all my other pellets need to be pressed in to seat them in the end of the barrel.  These just drop right into the end of and settle a fraction of a mm below the edge. At first I thought they’d fall through but they’re not that small.  Surprised though that this one pellet is such an outlier.  I have to push the corner of my fingernail in there to seat it because the skirt isn’t sticking out to push in.  They seem to shoot just fine and are made of what looks like a harder alloy than my h and n, Seneca, and jsb pellets. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 31, 2020, 06:10:43 AM
Thanks Archie, & Dan. Dan, I sure hate that you have to deal with those headaches. Hope you get to feeling better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 31, 2020, 06:12:10 AM
Mr. P, that avatar is genius and hilarious at the same time!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 31, 2020, 08:53:20 AM
Too hot and humid outside to continue testing and review of the new to me Aspen.
I think I'll get in the spare room and clean up the neglected indoor tinker table. It's become a catch all for all kinds of stuff.
Some time back I bought a pair of Maximus guns from the GTA classifieds. I transformed the .22 with wood stock and repeater breech but it still has a slow leak.
I really haven't done anything with the .177 besides make a new knurled knob/screw for the RVA, which I did for both. No leaks in this gun. It was intended for Betty Lou but she hasn't shown much interest in it. Maybe it's time to revisit both of them.
However, I know how this usually goes...
I'll get into cleaning and organizing the tinker bench and find something that completely distracts me from my goal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on May 31, 2020, 11:51:57 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 31, 2020, 06:12:10 AM
Mr. P, that avatar is genius and hilarious at the same time!

Thanks man! My daughter and I were checking out the little flower shapes I was getting when the pellets splatter on this metal gong target. We both thought it was pretty funny too. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 31, 2020, 12:00:05 PM
Well, got the mess cleaned up and put the .177 Maxi on the bench to pull the parts I'll be swapping. And.... the dreaded tiny breech screw got me. Man I hate those little screws. Ended up putting a little grinder bit in the dremel and grinding it out... success. No damage to steel breech or tube. Now to find the spare screws I have somewhere around here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 31, 2020, 01:41:14 PM
  Made it back up to our "local" Walmart in Northern Vermont, town of Derby.
 Picked up 2 tins of CPHP, but still no(never any) Crosman Wad cutters.

We go by a Tractor Supply to get up there, so I checked it out.  Yikes! Couple of tins of Crosman .22 hanging,one tin of Daisy points.

Empty shelves.. Found a package of pellets laying over turned below. They are Umarex 8 gr hollow points,250 tin, normally 4.99
 marked down to 2.49 .  ???  They came home with me....

they are made in China.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 31, 2020, 06:18:47 PM
I went to our local farm store... shelves were picked clean in the "gun room".  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 31, 2020, 07:20:24 PM
ACK!!!  stripped another screw head.. stepped back to take a breather..... woosaw... woosaw.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Van on May 31, 2020, 07:46:16 PM
Quote from: avator on May 31, 2020, 07:20:24 PM
ACK!!!  stripped another screw head.. stepped back to take a breather..... woosaw... woosaw.
  Hate those blasted screws!!  I use only the stainless steel Torx screws from Magnum Airpower now so never had one of those heads strip.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 31, 2020, 08:06:12 PM
Van.... can you post a link please?
Thanks
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Van on May 31, 2020, 08:29:03 PM
https://onlinestore.magnumairpower.com/products/custom-breech-screw   Here is the link to the stainless screws.  They are well worth having several on hand and the small wrench which shows up when you click on the screw description for the drop down menu. - Van
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 31, 2020, 09:35:49 PM
Thank you Sir.... 4 ordered... I have a few of the wrenches.

I was successful at grinding the other stripped one out without issue.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 01, 2020, 08:27:16 AM
Does ordering a used Lelya .25 count as airgun-related?

I bought a used Swisher walk-behind grass-destructor vine-annihilator vegetation-extincter line trimmer over the weekend, then we (Sonja, AKA the girlfriend, and I) loaded up her tractor and the Swisher, headed out to the property her sister owns and made all the tall grass and creeping vines much much shorter.  Since we have free rein on the property and do the vast majority of our shooting there, we decided we'll "keep the shooting lanes clear".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 01, 2020, 09:08:25 AM
Quote from: Van on May 31, 2020, 07:46:16 PM
Quote from: avator on May 31, 2020, 07:20:24 PM
ACK!!!  stripped another screw head.. stepped back to take a breather..... woosaw... woosaw.
  Hate those blasted screws!!  I use only the stainless steel Torx screws from Magnum Airpower now so never had one of those heads strip.
The factory screws are just fine UNTIL you try to tighten it or remove it. 
I keep a couple or three of the Magnum Airpower Torx screws w/wrench at my workbench.
Why? Because I like Bill have stripped the factory ones before .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on June 01, 2020, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 31, 2020, 01:41:14 PM
  Made it back up to our "local" Walmart in Northern Vermont, town of Derby.
 Picked up 2 tins of CPHP, but still no(never any) Crosman Wad cutters.

We go by a Tractor Supply to get up there, so I checked it out.  Yikes! Couple of tins of Crosman .22 hanging,one tin of Daisy points.

Empty shelves.. Found a package of pellets laying over turned below. They are Umarex 8 gr hollow points,250 tin, normally 4.99
 marked down to 2.49 .  ???  They came home with me....

they are made in China.

Same here  I got one Walmart 50 miles one way shows in stock.
3 local tractors wiped clean as well

I lucked out and got the last 3 xmans .22 at my local Walmart (thank goodness) 

It sure don't look like there going to restock anytime soon by the look of things
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on June 01, 2020, 05:18:59 PM
Quote from: A moron on June 01, 2020, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 31, 2020, 01:41:14 PM
  Made it back up to our "local" Walmart in Northern Vermont, town of Derby.
 Picked up 2 tins of CPHP, but still no(never any) Crosman Wad cutters.

We go by a Tractor Supply to get up there, so I checked it out.  Yikes! Couple of tins of Crosman .22 hanging,one tin of Daisy points.

Empty shelves.. Found a package of pellets laying over turned below. They are Umarex 8 gr hollow points,250 tin, normally 4.99
 marked down to 2.49 .  ???  They came home with me....

they are made in China.

Same here  I got one Walmart 50 miles one way shows in stock.
3 local tractors wiped clean as well

I lucked out and got the last 3 xmans .22 at my local Walmart (thank goodness) 

It sure don't look like there going to restock anytime soon by the look of things

Same here Deeco, the two local Walmarts which are both 10 miles away in opposite directions appear to be phasing out all airguns and supplies. I bought 4 tins of CPHPs, but found my D48 doesn't like them much, OK for casual shooting but that's not what I do. I'm an accuracy nut.

I have the 3 remaining unopened packages here awaiting returning them on our next trip to Wallyworld this week. If anyone wants them for their original cost plus shipping I'd be happy to oblige. Send me a PM if you're interested.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on June 01, 2020, 06:42:11 PM
Quote from: Fate on June 01, 2020, 05:18:59 PM
Quote from: A moron on June 01, 2020, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 31, 2020, 01:41:14 PM
  Made it back up to our "local" Walmart in Northern Vermont, town of Derby.
 Picked up 2 tins of CPHP, but still no(never any) Crosman Wad cutters I.

We go by a Tractor Supply to get up there, so I checked it out.  Yikes! Couple of tins of Crosman .22 hanging,one tin of Daisy points.

Empty shelves.. Found a package of pellets laying over turned below. They are Umarex 8 gr hollow points,250 tin, normally 4.99
 marked down to 2.49 .  ???  They came home with me....

they are made in China.

Same here  I got one Walmart 50 miles one way shows in stock.
3 local tractors wiped clean as well

I lucked out and got the last 3 xmans .22 at my local Walmart (thank goodness) 

It sure don't look like there going to restock anytime soon by the look of things

Same here Deeco, the two local Walmarts which are both 10 miles away in opposite directions appear to be phasing out all airguns and supplies. I bought 4 tins of CPHPs, but found my D48 doesn't like them much, OK for casual shooting but that's not what I do. I'm an accuracy nut.

I have the 3 remaining unopened packages here awaiting returning them on our next trip to Wallyworld this week. If anyone wants them for their original cost plus shipping I'd be happy to oblige. Send me a PM if you're interested.

Walmart is doing that ?  I thought it was due to Coronas and xman is not producing / shipping  type thing?

May drive them 50+ mile one way stores that show in stock and grab all I can.

I did get lucky today I guess my cuz found and grabbed me some Ruger pointed  (3 tins) and 1 tin of gamo rockets.

He called right after I posted that above and I brought it up and he came through with something, and that's better then nothing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2020, 06:45:21 PM
My local Walmart went from two shelve to one then no pistols long before Corona19... Now it is half a shelf.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Van on June 01, 2020, 06:59:09 PM
   If you have a Gander Outdoors R/V center the ones I've been in the past weeks have full shelves of Crosman pistols and rifles along with full layouts of Crosman pellets.  They are the reopened Gander Mountain company stores.  All of them may not carry them but the really large stores I visited did.  Great selections of firearms and ammo too at good prices.  I was surprised as I thought they had become just a R/V place.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 01, 2020, 07:00:48 PM
 I I I um I got nothin  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on June 01, 2020, 07:02:09 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2020, 06:45:21 PM
My local Walmart went from two shelve to one then no pistols long before Corona19... Now it is half a shelf.  ::)

Mine too. Wally World is phasing out its pistol line.

https://www.walmart.com/browse/sports-outdoors/air-guns/air-guns/4125_546956_1390220_2909700/Y2F0ZWdvcnk6QWlyIEd1bnMie (https://www.walmart.com/browse/sports-outdoors/air-guns/air-guns/4125_546956_1390220_2909700/Y2F0ZWdvcnk6QWlyIEd1bnMie)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2020, 07:13:44 PM
Yep... There was an uprising here on Walmart discontinuing our stuff a while back.
 I simply didn't want to stur the embers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on June 01, 2020, 08:18:44 PM
Well that's sad . A guy living in the 3 world parts of the u.s.a like me got nothing but a Walmart when it comes down to it.

With this issue of no pellets I tried the so called sporting goods and pawn shops just to be bluntly told " we don't do air guns "  like a snob and or Thats below them

I figured seeing crosman themselves are out of stock in .22  domed and HP some more that's why I'm hoping it'd a manufacturing / supply issue due to coronas

Well guess I'll go try them Ruger and gamos out and see what there about
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2020, 10:17:06 PM
Deeco, Online ordering is your best bet.
PyramydAir, TranierOutdoors, AirgunDepot all have great packaging and fair pricing.
I don't recommend Amazon, you get a loose packed tin beat to heck and broke open in a box.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on June 02, 2020, 12:46:31 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2020, 10:17:06 PM
Deeco, Online ordering is your best bet.
PyramydAir, TranierOutdoors, AirgunDepot all have great packaging and fair pricing.
I don't recommend Amazon, you get a loose packed tin beat to heck and broke open in a box.

That be last ditch effort. I'd just park it then to order.

Like air gun depot.  A 6 buck tin of xman Is 10 bucks + shipping ok here's my card ...lol, not happening
I'll do with out shooting  pellets and go back to rim fire.

This airgunning use to begin and cheap easy . Now maybe like everything else in America it's becoming a Hassel and high cost .

Heck I'll just burn a tank of gas and hit what Walmarts show the xman hp's for $6 and buy them up  if 2 got at least 3 tins of 500  that's 3000 , that will hold me for a few days.  I done shot 1200 since last Thursday, but it's a new gun so the new should ware off soon....lol...not!  Ya I'm slacking to shoot slot but yards need mow fence needs fixing and pastures need brush hogging. I can't keep shooting forever. Darn it.

Maybe crosman will get back to work and all will be good again. Fingers crossed

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 02, 2020, 09:12:24 AM
Deeco, you can always try PayPal- I used that method for a goodly spell before I did the online-buying-by-card thing.  I'd run up to the local Food Lion, get a $50 or $100 "Visa card" and dump it all on PayPal, then go play.  I try to buy from Trenier before I go anywhere else.

I'll add that for me, brush-hogging with my Swisher is nearly as much fun as shooting. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 02, 2020, 10:39:30 AM
Welcome to the GTA, Deeco!

One aspect of Crosman pellets to note: there's a good bit of variance in the pellets, causing a higher number of flyers--and thus frustration. If all you're doing is plinking cans, this is not a big deal. If you're aiming at bottle caps or aspirins--yep, it's a problem. Typically, the more expensive pellets (JSB, H&N, RWS and their off brands) provide a superior quality pellet (for the $). However, if your gun shoots the Crosman Premier HPs or Destroyers or Piranha's accurately, by all means grab the less expensive Wal-mart  options. I've had great luck with the Academy 250 boxes of Daisy Wadcutters, that I get locally for $2. That's $4 for 500, an even better price with better accuracy than the CPHPs.  Some Dick's Sporting Goods still carry ammo for pellet rifles; and Bass Pro/Cabela's are great options, as well. I know you got those in So. Alabama.

Have fun!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 02, 2020, 01:55:52 PM
Check Tractor Supply as well. There are several in Lower Alabama.
Oh and, welcome neighbor..... Crenshaw Co. here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 02, 2020, 02:00:43 PM
Quote from: avator on June 02, 2020, 01:55:52 PM
Check Tractor Supply as well. There are several in Lower Alabama.
Oh and, welcome neighbor..... Crenshaw Co. here.
Same thing I was gonna say. I'll add maybe Dick's sporting goods although not somewhere I shop for them but they carry airgun supplies.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on June 02, 2020, 02:30:58 PM
Ya, I know where to buy stuff. Thanks for suggesting

Anyway went to the Walmarts that showed x mams HP in stock . The first one I hit had 6 tins I grabbed them  so I also brought the &^^& Ruger pointed time I got from my Walmart and asked for exchange or refund any that's when I got the full anti gun ,alt left Walmart rainbow policy.

So after there speil I asked , so you just did not pull all firearm related stuff off the shelves when you put that policy in place but you still selling  stuff today and refuse to honer standered walmart return policy on all items you sell??

Then it was a deer in the headlights look.  Talk about looking hypocritical.

As long as we get you money it's not a eviel till after that...lol.

Well maybe tractor will come through all with in my range are out of stock anyway and can answer when any will be restocked.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 02, 2020, 06:14:27 PM
The coon bottom Walmart has redecorated.  Of course the air pistols have been gone for a while now but the firearms cases were. empty today.  That's firearms as in guns and empty as in not there.  No point in asking any of the clueless employees.  I've been down that street before.  The air rifles, pellets, and etc. are now locked up behind glass.  Wonder what's goin on?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on June 02, 2020, 07:10:28 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on June 02, 2020, 06:14:27 PM
The coon bottom Walmart has redecorated.  Of course the air pistols have been gone for a while now but the firearms cases were. empty today.  That's firearms as in guns and empty as in not there.  No point in asking any of the clueless employees.  I've been down that street before.  The air rifles, pellets, and etc. are now locked up behind glass.  Wonder what's goin on?

Behind glass for shoplifting  gone is gone as I said and told Walmart is alt left and anti gun once all firearm inventory is gone it's all over including air/ pellet that considered a firearm.

I was told this today at a Walmart . It Benn there policy for sometime now  just selling off inventory contracts without renewing .


It's funny where and who founded Walmart. Rual Arkansas , good ol boy Sam, all American proud made in the USA stuff.
Now made in China  . Red blooded Americans need not apply...lol..

Edited for political content.... please read and adhere to the rules of the forum.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 02, 2020, 08:50:42 PM
Took a ricochet to the nose.
Crosman 140, 3 pumps, 15yds.
I hit a hard knot in my backstop and it came back just fast enough to leave a little red mark and get my attention.
I felt it for a minute but overall it was no big deal.

Luckily I never leave the house without a pair of sunglasses on and my Revo Heading X have " safety rated " lenses.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wolfer on June 02, 2020, 10:23:50 PM
Picked up a new Gamo Whisper, feel bad for the price I got it for.     Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 03, 2020, 07:56:23 AM
Quote from: Wolfer on June 02, 2020, 10:23:50 PM
Picked up a new Gamo Whisper, feel bad for the price I got it for.     Mike

Congrats, Mike!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 03, 2020, 07:57:49 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on June 02, 2020, 08:50:42 PM
Took a ricochet to the nose.
Crosman 140, 3 pumps, 15yds.
I hit a hard knot in my backstop and it came back just fast enough to leave a little red mark and get my attention.
I felt it for a minute but overall it was no big deal.

Luckily I never leave the house without a pair of sunglasses on and my Revo Heading X have " safety rated " lenses.

David,

I'm so glad that you suffered no further: what a close call!!!!!! I wear Rx glasses; maybe I need to rethink adding that extra layer of protection.


Thanks for alerting us to what happened.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on June 03, 2020, 08:33:01 AM
Glad you're ok! I've had a couple close calls with rebounds but never hit. Yet.

I'm one of those stupid people who never thinks of protective gear unless it's using a grinder or high speed hand tool that shoots sparks. My body has countless reminders of that folly. And while I know eye protection is a given when shooting, because I have to wear glasses I can't use normal shooting eye wear.

But I can't count the number of times my glasses have saved my eyes. In earlier days my glasses accumulated many pits in the glass lenses when inadvertent mini explosions from molten metal or lead hit them from shorting AC or soldering. So all my eyewear these days have impact resistant polycarbonate lenses as a hedge for my inherent stupidity.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on June 03, 2020, 09:49:17 AM
Ya that could of been worse.

How close were you from the target?

Maybe lean the top of the target slightly down  to help force the pellets downward. Instead of straight up and down 90° maybe 80/ 75°? A cheap foam like campingsleep mat as abackstop  to help deten the impact?

I keep a can of spray paint at the target to repaint clean  metal targets and  even at 50 yd. A rickochet  was strong enough to busy the plastic cap and nearly Peirce the can.

Needless to say I moved the can from under to off to he side.

I guess in the end a guy never knows when safety glasses may save his day, and there cheap at harbor freight compared to a eye ball.

So everyone please be safe!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 03, 2020, 01:42:34 PM
I was 15yds away.
It's funny to think that less power can potentially be less safe, more pumps and it would have probably stuck right in.

I just don't understand how a .22 pellet flying maybe 350fps can hit a hard knot in a piece of wood and still come back at about 90fps or so.

I've got a big scrap of some rubber flooring from the remodel at work I could probably put up, but I wonder if that might be even worse.


I'm glad I could share my learning experience,  we all know but an eye opener is a good thing once in awhile.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on June 03, 2020, 02:11:00 PM
I don't know with rubber?  My add a lot of bounce back toward the shooter?

When you try it just remeber to Don your proper P.P.E

I feel something that would absorb the energy and capture the pellet? And angle it a bit to help force the pellets downward

I just shoot outdoor at 20+ yrd. 95% at 50 but then those accendent are not planed and "" surprise!"'. I did not see that coming ,ouch!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Paulemar on June 03, 2020, 04:48:30 PM
Went out & countersunk bricks in my field where I shoot so I can mow right over them. I spaced them at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, & 92 yards--the longest I can go from the bench.  I'll mark them at some point with the yardages----maybe!

Paul
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 04, 2020, 08:56:31 AM
Quote from: Paulemar on June 03, 2020, 04:48:30 PM
Went out & countersunk bricks in my field where I shoot so I can mow right over them. I spaced them at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, & 92 yards--the longest I can go from the bench.  I'll mark them at some point with the yardages----maybe!

Paul

Brilliant, Paul!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 04, 2020, 09:27:23 AM
 I have been testing a piece of 3/4"rubber cow/horse mat as a backstop, I have it infront of my rubber mulch trap, I find 15 fpe and under pellets just drop right infront of the target, I have not found a spent pellet more than a foot away from the target.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on June 04, 2020, 10:06:39 AM
I checked out most of my stock of .22 pellets, sighting in my recently upgraded (w/ FT piston / valve & larger transfer port) .22 Crosman Backpacker at 25 yards.

The groups fired w/ Benjamin 14.3 gr HP's and AA 16 gr domes were the best at 1.5 inches apiece.

I recently strained the ligaments in my left elbow, which is the arm I do my pumping w/. I was probably handicapping myself somewhat (in more ways than one). I used 11 pumps instead of the 15 or so pumps I should have been doing for that distance.

In a day or two I'll check out the rest of the pellets I haven't tried in it so far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 04, 2020, 10:43:21 AM
Come on weekend.... I have 3 guns that need sighting in and testing since receiving one and modifying 2 more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 04, 2020, 11:58:24 AM
Quote from: avator on June 04, 2020, 10:43:21 AM
Come on weekend.... I have 3 guns that need sighting in and testing since receiving one and modifying 2 more.
I can relate!

I mounted my reflex sight onto the Lelya.  Dunno if that's where it is staying since I have a 2x red-dot that would work really well on it (currently mounted to the Leshiy), but I kinda wanna stretch out the legs on the Lelya and see what it does.  I have a 6-24 with an etched and luminated BDC reticle that would be very manageable, plus the Tasco Varmint on my Fortitude. 


Heck, I got too many choices... I'll prolly just grab some CO2, the RWS Meisters and my 2400KT.  Nothing beats smacking hornets at 20 yards.  I hope that rainmaker in the Gulf doesn't make things too wet for ya, Bill... though there's always the Dixie trails if it gets muddy :D




Quote from: Longbob on June 04, 2020, 10:06:39 AM
I checked out most of my stock of .22 pellets, sighting in my recently upgraded (w/ FT piston / valve & larger transfer port) .22 Crosman Backpacker at 25 yards.
The groups fired w/ Benjamin 14.3 gr HP's and AA 16 gr domes were the best at 1.5 inches apiece.
I recently strained the ligaments in my left elbow, which is the arm I do my pumping w/. I was probably handicapping myself somewhat (in more ways than one). I used 11 pumps instead of the 15 or so pumps I should have been doing for that distance.

In a day or two I'll check out the rest of the pellets I haven't tried in it so far.
I can relate to the elbow problem.  Acute tendonitis "golfer's elbow" per the doctor.  I can't even refill my PCPs now; my girlfriend can do it (at least to 200 BAR) so we decided to get a compressor.  Anyway, if you don't have any RWS pellets, give the Superdomes and Meisterkugeln wadcutters a try.  All my Crosman barrels love both, and the Meisterkugeln are without peer when it comes to short-range pesting/hunting.  My 2400KT and detuned Maximus both favor the wadcutters. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 04, 2020, 12:09:02 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on June 04, 2020, 11:58:24 AM
Quote from: avator on June 04, 2020, 10:43:21 AM
Come on weekend.... I have 3 guns that need sighting in and testing since receiving one and modifying 2 more.
I can relate!

I mounted my reflex sight onto the Lelya.  Dunno if that's where it is staying since I have a 2x red-dot that would work really well on it (currently mounted to the Leshiy), but I kinda wanna stretch out the legs on the Lelya and see what it does.  I have a 6-24 with an etched and luminated BDC reticle that would be very manageable, plus the Tasco Varmint on my Fortitude. 


Heck, I got too many choices... I'll prolly just grab some CO2, the RWS Meisters and my 2400KT.  Nothing beats smacking hornets at 20 yards.  I hope that rainmaker in the Gulf doesn't make things too wet for ya, Bill... though there's always the Dixie trails if it gets muddy :D




Quote from: Longbob on June 04, 2020, 10:06:39 AM
I checked out most of my stock of .22 pellets, sighting in my recently upgraded (w/ FT piston / valve & larger transfer port) .22 Crosman Backpacker at 25 yards.
The groups fired w/ Benjamin 14.3 gr HP's and AA 16 gr domes were the best at 1.5 inches apiece.
I recently strained the ligaments in my left elbow, which is the arm I do my pumping w/. I was probably handicapping myself somewhat (in more ways than one). I used 11 pumps instead of the 15 or so pumps I should have been doing for that distance.

In a day or two I'll check out the rest of the pellets I haven't tried in it so far.
I can relate to the elbow problem.  Acute tendonitis "golfer's elbow" per the doctor.  I can't even refill my PCPs now; my girlfriend can do it (at least to 200 BAR) so we decided to get a compressor.  Anyway, if you don't have any RWS pellets, give the Superdomes and Meisterkugeln wadcutters a try.  All my Crosman barrels love both, and the Meisterkugeln are without peer when it comes to short-range pesting/hunting.  My 2400KT and detuned Maximus both favor the wadcutters.
Heck with ole what's his name stirring up trouble in the Gulf.... we got the indoor/outdoor range in the barn complete with a wet bar...  ;)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on June 04, 2020, 12:59:23 PM
Quote from: anti-squirrel on June 04, 2020, 11:58:24 AM
I can relate to the elbow problem.  Acute tendonitis "golfer's elbow" per the doctor.  I can't even refill my PCPs now; my girlfriend can do it (at least to 200 BAR) so we decided to get a compressor.  Anyway, if you don't have any RWS pellets, give the Superdomes and Meisterkugeln wadcutters a try.  All my Crosman barrels love both, and the  are without peer when it comes to short-range pesting/hunting.  My 2400KT and detuned Maximus both favor the wadcutters.
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Ah, tendons rather than ligaments? 'Acute tendonitis / golfers elbow' ? Ok, Thanks.

I haven't been to a doc for it. Nothing the doc can do other than prescribe ibuprofen which I have plenty of and/or prescribe treatments (ice pack on elbow, elevation of same, etc), that I should have been doing from the 1st day, but didn't. Although I have been rubbing liniment on it.

I was at Academy a few days ago. They had the RWS Match 10's and the Meisterkugelns in .177. I considered getting both for my 1377's. Might still do that. Those 2 are all they had.

I was sighting in my .22 Backpacker though. Now that you mention wadcutters, my housekeeper who was w/ me was saying my pellet trap rocked every time one of the Gamo match .22's hit it. She thought they had more power than some of the other pellets I was using.

Pity they weren't quite as accurate as the two brands I mentioned that were.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 04, 2020, 01:03:43 PM
Oh wait..... how did that get there?   ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on June 04, 2020, 01:43:48 PM
JINX!

Since that guy above brought up a pellet coming back to hit him in the eye today is the first time I ever noticed at 50 yd  a few of my pellets are near making it back to the bench.
Just funny I never noticed that before and it's not like I'm not watching all my shots through.

Go figure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on June 04, 2020, 03:56:07 PM

After cleaning a few fish caught, I started tinkering with my FX to get the scope set and sighted in.  I did run a partial string just to see what was going on.  Based on the PSI/shot, it looks like I'll get around 57 shots per fill at 89 FPE.  That'll work.  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/cCZ3GGj/FX-Impact-1st-chrony-6-4-20.jpg)



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 04, 2020, 04:26:01 PM
Lookin good Keith.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on June 04, 2020, 05:00:20 PM
Quote from: avator on June 04, 2020, 04:26:01 PM
Lookin good Keith.


Thanks Bill!  I actually thought it was broke and shooting real slow until I shot it across the chrony.  It is so quiet you just can't tell the power shooting at 50 yards into rubber mulch.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 05, 2020, 07:43:02 AM
Quote from: avator on June 04, 2020, 01:03:43 PM
Oh wait..... how did that get there?   ::)

12:03:43 PM..... Atta-Boy!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 05, 2020, 07:43:35 AM
Quote from: avator on June 04, 2020, 01:03:43 PM
Oh wait..... how did that get there?   ::)
You like them creeks you go ridin' through and fishin' in so much you done brought a jar of creekwater home to keep you feelin' the warm-n-fuzzy joy of fishin' and ridin' :D

Well something something warm-n-fuzzy, right?  Wet-Bar shooting range.  That truly is Paradise, Bill!



Keith- that's pretty darn impressive.  Sure the power, the efficiency, and the lack of noise are impressive, but the real tale is the extreme spread.  That's a lot of air to be metered efficiently in such a manner you're looking at under 2% deviance.  FX is doing some great things.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 05, 2020, 07:52:32 AM
Yep, looks like Cristobal is gonna raise some h3ll this weekend... 4pm I'll get off of work and set up the indoor/outdoor.
Guns.... check
Pellets.... check
Targets.... check
Shooting bench.... check
Music.... check
Lights.... check
Fan.... check
Qt. jar.... check   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on June 05, 2020, 08:54:36 AM
Quote from: avator on June 05, 2020, 07:52:32 AM
Yep, looks like Cristobal is gonna raise some h3ll this weekend... 4pm I'll get off of work and set up the indoor/outdoor.
Guns.... check
Pellets.... check
Targets.... check
Shooting bench.... check
Music.... check
Lights.... check
Fan.... check
Qt. jar.... check   ;)


Be careful with that jar of snake bite...Been there done that...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 05, 2020, 09:19:13 AM
Quote from: triggertreat on June 05, 2020, 08:54:36 AM
Quote from: avator on June 05, 2020, 07:52:32 AM
Yep, looks like Cristobal is gonna raise some h3ll this weekend... 4pm I'll get off of work and set up the indoor/outdoor.
Guns.... check
Pellets.... check
Targets.... check
Shooting bench.... check
Music.... check
Lights.... check
Fan.... check
Qt. jar.... check   ;)


Be careful with that jar of snake bite...Been there done that...
Yessir.... moderation is key...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on June 05, 2020, 09:32:35 AM
Worked more on my D48's trigger... then spent a fruitless 1.5 hours looking for a piece of 1/8" brass rod. :(

Home Depot next. That unicorn will be found.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on June 06, 2020, 11:09:51 PM
fired up the 3d printer to print out a couple barrel bands.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on June 07, 2020, 01:39:11 PM
Tried rigging a chronometer using two photogates and a lab timer. 

Two beams of light and sensors are placed a known distance apart.  When an object blocks the beam, the time is recorded.  The difference in time between when the two beams are broken can be used to calculate velocity.

The problem is the beam is quite small and not visible and shooting a pellet such that it breaks both beams is not really easy.  The photo gates are designed for classroom labs and thus to detect the kinds of things kids could push around in a classroom. 

 I mounted the two photo gates to a wooden board but getting the gun the shoot at the right angle to trigger both light beams was not is a problem - the light source and detector in each gate are about 1/8” diameter so a hard and invisible target to hit.

My next plan (other than just ordering a chronograph) is to have the pellet knock over or spin some larger object and that object will be what blocks the light beam rather than the pellet. 


Some (nice) kids got in trouble for making spitball launchers or pea shooters (basically blow guns) using rolled printer paper.  Wonder where they learned to do that?  I showed them actually!  I had been doing a demo: I can sink a pushpin deep into my cork board from 5 meters no problem. Great opportunity to talk about forces, acceleration, momentum, impulse.

Anyway, the kids needed direction so we spent a couple of days doing this in a safe way in class (what is a physics teacher for if not to show kids how to understand and safely mess with the forces of nature?).

I set up a trough in my classroom that kids could shoot push pins through safely.  They would put their blow gun’s muzzle into one end of a 4’ copper pipe and shoot whatever projectile they were launching.  At the other end of the pipe was a cardboard trough holding the photogates. A little computer instantly showed them the velocity in m/s for every shot.  We got pushpins moving at up to 95 m/s but most were down around 50 or so.

Now if I can get a similar setup but detecting .25” pellets instead of 1/3” pushpins with tissue paper fletching I would be happy
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 07, 2020, 07:29:57 PM
  I thinned the herd a bit. Moved 3 air rifles to newer homes.     760 clip, B3-2 and Winchester 1100s.

Not getting shot so much,anymore...
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 07, 2020, 09:22:48 PM
A couple weeks back I built myself a wooden jig to make re-assembling my Crosman 1377 easier.  It wasn't terribly successful but it did serve well today when I installed the 14.5" barrel on my new 2240.  The 2240 is back together again and shooting well so I think I have passed another milestone as an airgunner.  I'll have to wait until tomorrow to see how the accuracy is with the new barrel, but initial test shots indicate that it is going to be fine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on June 07, 2020, 09:32:57 PM
I installed a new scope on my D48 and sighted it in!

I think I love it. :) It's my first glass reticle airgun scope. What a difference. Why did I wait so long??!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on June 07, 2020, 10:06:32 PM
Quote from: Fate on June 07, 2020, 09:32:57 PM
I installed a new scope on my D48 and sighted it in!

I think I love it. :) It's my first glass reticle airgun scope. What a difference. Why did I wait so long??!

Waiting until your D48 is broken in before mounting a scope is a smart move. *Two thumbs up*

Tell us about your scope?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on June 07, 2020, 10:50:39 PM
Quote from: Longbob on June 07, 2020, 10:06:32 PM
Quote from: Fate on June 07, 2020, 09:32:57 PM
I installed a new scope on my D48 and sighted it in!

I think I love it. :) It's my first glass reticle airgun scope. What a difference. Why did I wait so long??!

Waiting until your D48 is broken in before mounting a scope is a smart move. *Two thumbs up*

Tell us about your scope?

Since you ask Robert :) And yes, I waited until all the work was done and a few tins of pellets down the tube before putting anything but temporary scopes on it.

It's one I hadn't seen before, a Leapers SCP3 216UMOA, 2-16x44 with a glass MOA reticle. Specs here: https://leapers.com/index.php?act=prod_detail&itemno=SCP3-216UMOA

I have it mounted on Hawke Match Mounts with inserts. It sits 1/8" off the barrel proper.

The reticle is fantastic... sharp and fine, perfect for targets. Too fine for a woods gun, however, where a wire would be better, although with its lighted reticle it would work there, too. For me it's perfect.

With the scope this low now my POI holdover at closer ranges are small and my optimum zero range is 10-40 yards with a 33 yd zero and a .5" kill zone with JSB Exact Jumbo 15.89 gn pellets. The MOA reticle matches the turrets so I don't have to mess with a MIL dot reticle and MOA turrets anymore. The glass is clear and bright, and the turrets have a distinct positive feel and click for the adjustments.

It replaces UTG compacts and droop mount BS that had my scope almost 3" off the bore. It is an amazing and welcome change for me as a scope, plus it gives the rifle a better balance with a lower center of gravity.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on June 08, 2020, 01:15:19 PM
Quote from: Fate on June 07, 2020, 10:50:39 PM
Quote from: Longbob on June 07, 2020, 10:06:32 PM
Quote from: Fate on June 07, 2020, 09:32:57 PM

With the scope this low now my POI holdover at closer ranges are small and my optimum zero range is 10-40 yards with a 33 yd zero and a .5" kill zone with JSB Exact Jumbo 15.89 gn pellets. The MOA reticle matches the turrets so I don't have to mess with a MIL dot reticle and MOA turrets anymore. The glass is clear and bright, and the turrets have a distinct positive feel and click for the adjustments.

Fine scope for a fine rifle, I'd say.

This link says you're getting around 767 fps w/ that 15.89 JSB, although it may vary. Oddly, it says the fps w/ the 18.1 gr JSB is 762 fps.

Quote:
Accuracy: The RWS Diana 48 has a great reputation with accuracy. Shooting from rest at 25 metres, five JSB Exact pellets as a group measured 0.875 inch edge to edge (just under 0.7 inch centre to centre).

https://airgunmaniac.com/diana-48/
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 08, 2020, 01:45:02 PM
After swapping some things around on the .22 and .177 Maximus guns, I saw this morning that I still have an overnight leak on the .177. Admittedly the only thing I did was snug the psi gauge on the gun. So, it looks like I have another candidate for the tinkering bench during my 3 week shutdown beginning this Friday. Something else caught my attention... according to the gauge on my tank I filled the gun to 3k.... and the gauge on the gun showed well into the red zone... the gun was not valve locked. This raises my suspicions that I have a bad gauge which may be the source of my slow leak.
I believe the tank gauge to be correct because it coincides with gauges on other guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2020, 02:33:06 PM
I mounted some bipods on my Browning Leverage.  Too windy due to the feeder bans from tropical depression Cristobal to go try it out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on June 08, 2020, 03:18:49 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2020, 02:33:06 PM
I mounted some bipods on my Browning Leverage.  Too windy due to the feeder bans from tropical depression Cristobal to go try it out.

Dan, I'd love to put a bipod on my D48 but I have no idea if it would work. This gun is so picky about how it's rested I have to put it at its balance point on my front rest every time... which becomes an iffy pain due to the cocking and loading sequence between shots. A bipod would end some of that... unless it made it even more unpredictable.

On my accurate PB guns I had bipods, always sat on folded microfiber towels on either benches or the ground, and they worked perfectly. I've found this gun to rebuff most of what I know about those kind of guns and am not willing to try a bipod without some assurance I wouldn't be chasing another goose.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 08, 2020, 03:53:38 PM
Yeah, that was my only issue with the legs like Dan got.... the feet are hard and slippery. I hot glued some small rubber pads on a set I had.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2020, 04:35:21 PM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2020, 03:53:38 PM
Yeah, that was my only issue with the legs like Dan got.... the feet are hard and slippery. I hot glued some small rubber pads on a set I had.
I have a exercise mat that I trimmed to fit my shooting table,  it has enough cushion to counter act the hard bipod feet. I use it with my bipods on my AR15 and my varmint .308.
It also has a textured surface which keeps pellets from rolling around.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2020, 04:50:55 PM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2020, 03:53:38 PM
Yeah, that was my only issue with the legs like Dan got.... the feet are hard and slippery. I hot glued some small rubber pads on a set I had.
I just found these in my parts bin, rubber feet off a printer or microwave but they would keep it from slipping.


Rubber faucet washers are another thought. Hmm?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 08, 2020, 06:06:36 PM
Those would probably work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2020, 06:32:30 PM
Quote from: Fate on June 08, 2020, 03:18:49 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2020, 02:33:06 PM
I mounted some bipods on my Browning Leverage.  Too windy due to the feeder bans from tropical depression Cristobal to go try it out.

Dan, I'd love to put a bipod on my D48 but I have no idea if it would work. This gun is so picky about how it's rested I have to put it at its balance point on my front rest every time... which becomes an iffy pain due to the cocking and loading sequence between shots. A bipod would end some of that... unless it made it even more unpredictable.

On my accurate PB guns I had bipods, always sat on folded microfiber towels on either benches or the ground, and they worked perfectly. I've found this gun to rebuff most of what I know about those kind of guns and am not willing to try a bipod without some assurance I wouldn't be chasing another goose.
I don't know if it would work on your D48 or not. I was skeptical until I  watched a few of John's videos.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?board=232.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?board=232.0)

You can go to his channel and view all his reviews.

I know it will work on my Walther Parrus and Browning Leverage because he has reviews of those two using the bipod.

I'm always looking for ways to tighten my groups and extend my range. I just wanted to try them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 08, 2020, 06:34:14 PM
The FireCat wears them proundly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 08, 2020, 07:12:52 PM
 I had some of these sitting around, they went on one of my bipods that is used mainly on a slipery bench.
(https://cdn-tp3.mozu.com/24645-37138/cms/37138/files/fb210f13-e3ee-4fea-9f8e-ca5b72fec8cf?quality=60&max=400&_mzcb=_1586375036214)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on June 08, 2020, 08:01:14 PM
Went out and tested my 30 cal in the Cristobal winds to see how it would fair at 52 yards.  I was still able to hit 1/4" dots when doing my part.  Winds were only 11 MPH though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2020, 08:08:41 PM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2020, 06:34:14 PM
The FireCat wears them proundly.
That's one kool stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2020, 08:13:35 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 08, 2020, 07:12:52 PM
I had some of these sitting around, they went on one of my bipods that is used mainly on a slipery bench.
(https://cdn-tp3.mozu.com/24645-37138/cms/37138/files/fb210f13-e3ee-4fea-9f8e-ca5b72fec8cf?quality=60&max=400&_mzcb=_1586375036214)
Thanks for the suggestion James.  I have some of those. They work great.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 09, 2020, 06:43:59 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 08, 2020, 02:33:06 PM
I mounted some bipods on my Browning Leverage.  Too windy due to the feeder bans from tropical depression Cristobal to go try it out.

Look forward to hearing how she groups, Dan!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 09, 2020, 10:51:32 AM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2020, 01:45:02 PM
Something else caught my attention... according to the gauge on my tank I filled the gun to 3k.... and the gauge on the gun showed well into the red zone... the gun was not valve locked. This raises my suspicions that I have a bad gauge which may be the source of my slow leak.
I believe the tank gauge to be correct because it coincides with gauges on other guns.

A little late bill, I hope not too late.
 My Maximus is a 2000 psi Max fill, if you filled it to 3000 from your tank that explains why the gauge in the red... no?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 09, 2020, 11:07:02 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 09, 2020, 10:51:32 AM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2020, 01:45:02 PM
Something else caught my attention... according to the gauge on my tank I filled the gun to 3k.... and the gauge on the gun showed well into the red zone... the gun was not valve locked. This raises my suspicions that I have a bad gauge which may be the source of my slow leak.
I believe the tank gauge to be correct because it coincides with gauges on other guns.

A little late bill, I hope not too late.
 My Maximus is a 2000 psi Max fill, if you filled it to 3000 from your tank that explains why the gauge in the red... no?
If that is what he filled to and not a tpyo, and no HP mods, hmm Good catch Scott !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 11, 2020, 01:22:12 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 31, 2020, 01:41:14 PM
  Made it back up to our "local" Walmart in Northern Vermont, town of Derby.
 Picked up 2 tins of CPHP, but still no(never any) Crosman Wad cutters.

We go by a Tractor Supply to get up there, so I checked it out.  Yikes! Couple of tins of Crosman .22 hanging,one tin of Daisy points.

Empty shelves.. Found a package of pellets laying over turned below. They are Umarex 8 gr hollow points,250 tin, normally 4.99
 marked down to 2.49 .  ???  They came home with me....

they are made in China.


Well, here's an update.....Today I went back to the same Walmart in Derby, Vt.
 Sporting goods is at the worst I've seen it.  Walking up there I noticed there are no bicycles, except for the tiny tots ones.
 Got up to the counter... all the PB rifles gone, empty cabinet. All the PB ammo gone,empty shelves.All the holsters gone, scopes,nearly gone.
 Turned towards the air guns, only a few on the shelves, most of the pellets and co2 are gone.
 Came home with 15 pack of co2,that was in hiding,and two  different tins of Crosman, .177, points and CPHP
  Saw a manager and asked what was happening to Sporting Goods..gruffly told me "it is what it is with everything going on".
 So this all took place  in about 12 days time.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 11, 2020, 06:00:18 PM
Changed the height adjustment knob to this today on my converted music podium that I'm using as a forearm rest.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 16, 2020, 06:08:19 PM
  Swapped things around on the Lego's   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 16, 2020, 06:13:16 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 09, 2020, 11:07:02 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 09, 2020, 10:51:32 AM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2020, 01:45:02 PM
Something else caught my attention... according to the gauge on my tank I filled the gun to 3k.... and the gauge on the gun showed well into the red zone... the gun was not valve locked. This raises my suspicions that I have a bad gauge which may be the source of my slow leak.
I believe the tank gauge to be correct because it coincides with gauges on other guns.

A little late bill, I hope not too late.
 My Maximus is a 2000 psi Max fill, if you filled it to 3000 from your tank that explains why the gauge in the red... no?
If that is what he filled to and not a tpyo, and no HP mods, hmm Good catch Scott !!!
That's exactly what happened.... strange thing is, it didn't valve lock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 16, 2020, 09:43:13 PM
I brought my FWB 300S out from her winter Dioptler sight 10M set up... and mounted a 4X32 mil-dot scope back on her to stretch out her summer legs.
 We are now punching one hole targets at 30 yards with the Meisterdamnits. 
Gotta love these "Summertime Girls"!  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b2SVxOPwww (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b2SVxOPwww)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 17, 2020, 12:03:10 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 16, 2020, 09:43:13 PM
I brought my FWB 300S out from her winter Dioptler sight 10M set up... and mounted a 4X32 mil-dot scope back on her to stretch out her summer legs.
 We are now punching one hole targets at 30 yards with the Meisterdamnits. 
Gotta love these "Summertime Girls"!  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b2SVxOPwww (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b2SVxOPwww)

Nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on June 17, 2020, 10:00:50 AM
Holy moly, Scott! That's a blast from my junior high past!

The ladies are still looking hot!..........the fellas, not looking as cool as I remembered  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 17, 2020, 11:58:02 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 17, 2020, 02:23:29 PM
  Sanding and refinishing  Lego grips.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 18, 2020, 10:04:13 AM
Yesterday was spent contemplating which direction I intend to go with my Leshiy... big-bore pellet flinger, mid-bore hammer, or warp-speed slug pesting tool.

Well, my love for slingshots determined things.  So I started searching... And then I pondered the state of gauges on the Russian beauties.  Thus I ordered some Wika gauges to replace the EDMUs on the Leshiy and the Lelya.  I love the EDMU on the Leshiy.  Works perfectly, but the Lelya's never worked.  I'll be able to sell them and fund most of a .30 barrel for the Leshiy.  Speaking of- the Leshiy will be receiving a .25 350mm barrel in the near future; the .30 is for down the road.  After watching the damage the .25 Lelya was creating in Sonja's hands, I decided I needed something larger and since the Lelya is a .25...

I'm also looking at my scopes and pondering what would work best on the Lelya.  I have several nice scopes, but I want something that really fits the size of this small bullpup.  Also noted that refurb ATNs are available...

Side note: I can't really describe in sensible terms how happy I am with my Leshiy.  I had very high expectations and they were still exceeded beyond my wildest dreams.  This is a superbly accurate, rugged, ultra-tunable, easy to shoot, and yet-somehow-incredibly-simple carbine.  It makes my svelte 2400KT seem unwieldy despite the more robust build of the pricier Russian single-shot.



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on June 18, 2020, 12:27:02 PM
My extra Crosman model 70 stock I was supposed to get Tuesday 6/9 finally got here yesterday. It had been refinished, like with Tru-Oil or similar. Right over the stock finish. But it has a nice medium tone to it, so I swapped in the barreled action. I'll carefully practice my checkering for the model 70 Standard on the original scratch-n-dent stock.
  Before;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/NFQ4bM.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poNFQ4bMj)
  After;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/QwHZQL.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnQwHZQLj)
  I also ordered a checkering cradle on eBay this morning Cheaper than some $250 elsewhere.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/G9Wy5D.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnG9Wy5Dj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on June 18, 2020, 06:03:35 PM
Looks good !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on June 18, 2020, 06:07:58 PM
     I moved the front sling from the front of my Gauntlet 3/4's of the way up the bottle guard. Used a 4mm screw in the place where it was to hold on the guard. I then took a 1/2" piece of delrin and drilled and tapped it for the sling screw as the hand guard is VERY thin and this acts as a strengthener. I also took two o-rings and put them over the shroud to keep the hand guard from the aggravating wobble it has. Worked like a charm.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 18, 2020, 06:21:05 PM
A tried and true PB Guy at work came to me asking about Airguns....
Seems he has a Woodchuck infestation (4+) at an "in town" house he has been renovating to sell.
I packed up the Crosman Genesis NP and a tin of pellets for him to try and take them out.

Tomorrow at work I will be "Enabler Mode".  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on June 19, 2020, 11:26:16 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 18, 2020, 06:21:05 PM
A tried and true PB Guy at work came to me asking about Airguns....
Seems he has a Woodchuck infestation (4+) at an "in town" house he has been renovating to sell.
I packed up the Crosman Genesis NP and a tin of pellets for him to try and take them out.

Tomorrow at work I will be "Enabler Mode".  ;)
I think you should have went into enabler mode early and given him the recoiless Sentry to use instead  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2020, 11:42:31 AM
I thought about it but...
 A) I don't think he would want to mess with the auxiliary equipment of a PCP.
 B) I didn't want to be without my Sentry for too long.... plan on shooting all day on Fathers day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 19, 2020, 01:59:52 PM
  messing around with scopes
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 20, 2020, 01:11:02 AM
Went out and found a public range to shoot at and it's just across town and outside of city limits about 6 mile.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2020, 08:39:36 AM
That's great Chris, maybe there will be some airgunners there?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 20, 2020, 06:37:40 PM
 Turned the 2240 back into a .22 carbine. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2020, 08:22:19 PM
Fathers day weekend... What DIDN'T I do air gun related... Made a run to the liquore store?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 20, 2020, 08:33:59 PM
SWMBO did the booze run for me ;)
Played with my FD gift to me, a Crosman 2260, I would complain to Crosman a little about the Crosman pellet not clearing the transfer port hole, but I found a better fix, I used slugs instead, the probe does not have to deal with a pellet skirt, and gained energy in the process.
 8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7384)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2020, 10:13:31 PM
NICE!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 20, 2020, 11:51:11 PM
I bought a soft gun case for the LGU after work. I concede I’m not going to get the garage done in one fell swoop of a project. Just too busy at work. So, I shelved as much as I could, moved the rest from the middle to the opposite side of the airgun stuff this morning before work. Now I have room to shoot and work on airguns again. Can’t put mama’s car back in yet, but I can shoot and work on airguns again.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 21, 2020, 12:07:14 AM
Started pellet comparisons with the Parrus  .22 today.  Shooting 10-shot groups at 25, 30, 35, 40 to eliminate the ones I won't need to test at 50 yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: T3PRanch on June 21, 2020, 12:21:16 AM
Replaced the MTC Scope on my Huben with a Riton and sighted it in!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on June 21, 2020, 12:34:15 AM
I have a bunch of rabbits that play up and down the hill that I use as my range. So since it isn't rabbit season, after I ran the CO2 down, I decided to take a picture through the scope using my phone. Not easy holding the crosshairs on the rabbit and figuring out how to focus the phone through the scope, but it's kind of fun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 21, 2020, 09:59:28 AM
When I opened the curtains in the office this morning, there was a rabbit sitting against the house next door (10 feet away).  I went to get the camera.  When I returned about 15 seconds later, it had vanished.  It is one of the regulars in the neighborhood.  Its young are all over the neighborhood too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 21, 2020, 10:38:19 AM
Found my Slug Gun!
Maxine did well with Waynes 27.5g HP slugs... Accuracy was spot on at 20, 25, even 30 yards.
 I stopped at 1600psi her sweet spot.
"Here Coon, Coon, Coon... I got Dog food for you"

   582 - 1800psi
   598
   597
   593
   609
   603
   607
   610
   607
   618 - 1600PSI
   
AVG   602.4
ES   20
SD   10.2
FPE   22.14

MUH-HA-HAAA! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 21, 2020, 11:03:07 AM
 The retained energy will show them coons who is boss :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 21, 2020, 03:29:10 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 20, 2020, 08:33:59 PM
SWMBO did the booze run for me ;)
Played with my FD gift to me, a Crosman 2260, I would complain to Crosman a little about the Crosman pellet not clearing the transfer port hole, but I found a better fix, I used slugs instead, the probe does not have to deal with a pellet skirt, and gained energy in the process.
 8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7384)
A couple drops of melted birthday candle wax will fill that up. A soldering gun will melt it back out if it needs removed in the future.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 21, 2020, 05:57:50 PM
  Took my QB78 (.177) out of it's stock to make some trigger adjustments. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 21, 2020, 10:29:21 PM
Quote from: avator on June 21, 2020, 03:29:10 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 20, 2020, 08:33:59 PM
SWMBO did the booze run for me ;)
Played with my FD gift to me, a Crosman 2260, I would complain to Crosman a little about the Crosman pellet not clearing the transfer port hole, but I found a better fix, I used slugs instead, the probe does not have to deal with a pellet skirt, and gained energy in the process.
 8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7384)
A couple drops of melted birthday candle wax will fill that up. A soldering gun will melt it back out if it needs removed in the future.
The bolt probe is too short, I have no issues with the screw /hole that holds the barrel to the receiver, especially when shooting the slug that is laying in the breach ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 22, 2020, 07:00:59 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 21, 2020, 10:29:21 PM
Quote from: avator on June 21, 2020, 03:29:10 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 20, 2020, 08:33:59 PM
SWMBO did the booze run for me ;)
Played with my FD gift to me, a Crosman 2260, I would complain to Crosman a little about the Crosman pellet not clearing the transfer port hole, but I found a better fix, I used slugs instead, the probe does not have to deal with a pellet skirt, and gained energy in the process.
 8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7384)
A couple drops of melted birthday candle wax will fill that up. A soldering gun will melt it back out if it needs removed in the future.
The bolt probe is too short, I have no issues with the screw /hole that holds the barrel to the receiver, especially when shooting the slug that is laying in the breach ;)
Got ya.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 22, 2020, 07:02:19 AM
Gonna do some scope swapping today.... need to pair one up with the new Hatsan 1000 Vortex Striker.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 22, 2020, 07:47:23 AM
Need to start over with pellet comparisons for my Parrus  .22. Last week......well just say if you own a springer and POI changes even a tad, check the screws.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 22, 2020, 09:02:48 AM
Had this scope on my Crosman Blaze Nitro and it served me well.... no reason to think it won't do well on the Striker.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 22, 2020, 09:53:29 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 22, 2020, 07:47:23 AM
Need to start over with pellet comparisons for my Parrus  .22. Last week......well just say if you own a springer and POI changes even a tad, check the screws.
From the sticky in this very same Gate...bwahahahaha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v63d8PsklN0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v63d8PsklN0)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on June 22, 2020, 10:22:01 AM
I still have the Hammers 3-9x32AO mildot scope on my Striker 1000XS. Holds up perfectly with my dual stop system to keep the rings in place. The Edge .25 vortex is in the 1000x stock with a Centerpoint 3-9x40AO and needs the same treatment. Otherwise, the scopes have taken all the recoil put to them.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/qLT7VJ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poqLT7VJj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/dtNfsh.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/podtNfshj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 22, 2020, 11:11:37 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 22, 2020, 09:53:29 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 22, 2020, 07:47:23 AM
Need to start over with pellet comparisons for my Parrus  .22. Last week......well just say if you own a springer and POI changes even a tad, check the screws.
From the sticky in this very same Gate...bwahahahaha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v63d8PsklN0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v63d8PsklN0)
I needed that. I knew the screws on the Parrus   .22 had a tendency to back off..... but understand this I put Vc3 threadlock on them they shouldn't have backed out......Oh dang it,  I  put the Vc3 on the .177 not the .22.

Well, I blame my age.... CRS syndrome.  Anyway it never, ever occurred to me until....
And it hit me like a brick. Check the screws.

I had been testing never before tried pellets so I  didn't know what to expect but this thing has been shooting 1 inches and better on all pellets I had tried at 25 yards then 2" ...@#%%.

Should have checked the screws.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 22, 2020, 02:46:45 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 22, 2020, 07:47:23 AM
Need to start over with pellet comparisons for my Parrus  .22. Last week......well just say if you own a springer and POI changes even a tad, check the screws.

Quote
I needed that. I knew the screws on the Parrus   .22 had a tendency to back off..... but understand this I put Vc3 threadlock on them they shouldn't have backed out......Oh dang it,  I  put the Vc3 on the .177 not the .22.

Well, I blame my age.... CRS syndrome.  Anyway it never, ever occurred to me until....
And it hit me like a brick. Check the screws.

I had been testing never before tried pellets so I  didn't know what to expect but this thing has been shooting 1 inches and better on all pellets I had tried at 25 yards then 2" ...@#%%.

Should have checked the screws.

Getting an idea yet why I decided it was time to downsize my hoard?? I may have everything documented (or think I do..maybe..where's that notebook...) but it got to be way past a chore keeping up with them all and any kind of shooting rotation for 40+ rifles and pistols.

Maybe once I retire like you are, I'll be better able...lol :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 22, 2020, 03:07:06 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 22, 2020, 02:46:45 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 22, 2020, 07:47:23 AM
Need to start over with pellet comparisons for my Parrus  .22. Last week......well just say if you own a springer and POI changes even a tad, check the screws.

Quote
I needed that. I knew the screws on the Parrus   .22 had a tendency to back off..... but understand this I put Vc3 threadlock on them they shouldn't have backed out......Oh dang it,  I  put the Vc3 on the .177 not the .22.

Well, I blame my age.... CRS syndrome.  Anyway it never, ever occurred to me until....
And it hit me like a brick. Check the screws.

I had been testing never before tried pellets so I  didn't know what to expect but this thing has been shooting 1 inches and better on all pellets I had tried at 25 yards then 2" ...@#%%.

Should have checked the screws.

Getting an idea yet why I decided it was time to downsize my hoard?? I may have everything documented (or think I do..maybe..where's that notebook...) but it got to be way past a chore keeping up with them all and any kind of shooting rotation for 40+ rifles and pistols.

Maybe once I retire like you are, I'll be better able...lol :)
Yes I am. I'm understanding why only a few, choice rifles. Tom did that, reduced to his favorite hunting rifles. I'm thinking I'm close to my limit.  I can't imagine 40. Although I have more powder burners than that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 22, 2020, 05:51:37 PM
This is exactly where I am at myself.
 Choosing which ones of the 30+ to keep.
The high end ones stay, but a couple lower end guns are a necesity for when friends/family need to shoot one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 22, 2020, 09:37:36 PM
Yesterday I finally decided I wanted rectify the horrible refinish I gave ol' blue when my dad handed the rifle down to me as a teenager.
That was part of the guns history with me, but it was a dark unnecessary history and I did some things I could no longer live with.

Here is the best picture I have that might showcase the handy work of a kid who goofed off too much in shop class and used those half learned skills to violate this guns stock.
(https://i.postimg.cc/d062dpQ1/20200602-154810.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f33SQH9n)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nVBW5Kk1/20200621-161711.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Th2Q5DBy)
You're gonna have to trust me because it'll only really show in person but I did a very horrible job.
I didn't have any stripper and the original finish wasn't coming off easily so I used a palm sander and did some scraping with the Old Timer from my pocket  :o
I did once again reach into my pocket,  but this time retrieving a much sharper little blade and using it with much more care on the few little spots where it's use was necessary.



Anyways long rant aside,  here's the current state of the forearm after two  hand rubbed coats of boiled linseed oil and some #4 steel wool between coats.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdxcQsCT/20200622-153752.jpg)
The stock is now awaiting its 1st coat and the forearm is on it's 3rd.

I'm not going to go crazy with the shine or anything, and I left many of the dents and dings in the wood.
That's the real history of this rifle, history of it's time with my dads long gone cousin,  history from all those years my dad had it, and history of my childhood shooting in the backyard with my dad.
 (https://postimg.cc/zV6LNsnz)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 22, 2020, 11:00:41 PM
Still workin' on it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJ7L5P9M/20200622-183944.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDC0LX9S)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 23, 2020, 06:34:40 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on June 22, 2020, 11:00:41 PM
Still workin' on it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XJ7L5P9M/20200622-183944.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDC0LX9S)

Great job David, looking good!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 06:44:51 AM
Well Looky there!.. turning out beautiful David!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 23, 2020, 07:49:26 AM
I didn't know you had it in you David.  Looks great, that takes skill, patience, and love for the task. Good job.
Keep up updated.
Happy shooting
Dan

I hope to refinish two or three myself.  I may PM you for questions I might have.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 23, 2020, 08:42:30 AM
Taking the time to do things right produces a much more satisfying result.... right David?
Good job.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 09:10:25 AM
Hooked a live one at work.
 New guy who shoots little white balls (A.S.) and I have been talking on CO2, HPA comparisons / differences in our two sports.
He was intrigued enough with my Airguns he announced yesterday he bought a pellet gun over the weekend... Gamo Swam. gave him a "Break Barrel Springer 101" lessen and brought in some "better" pellets for him to try after it's broke in with the ones he bought.
 Today I brought in the QB58 because it has the Hammers scope he is interested in, and the HW98... just to show off a bit. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 23, 2020, 10:10:54 AM
David, I admire that you are bringing the old beauty back while keeping the history that time has showered on the rifle.  I eagerly await pictures of the rifle when you are finished the frame off restoration. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mercury on June 23, 2020, 10:25:23 AM
Had a go at shooting my Weihrauch HW77 as a "lefty" today
Why because my right eye is no longer good enough and the HW77 has an "ambi" stock.
I found that the stock was a good fit for me using it as a lefty.
Shooting at 20 yds my max home range I got good groups .
So happy that I can keep on shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 23, 2020, 03:28:33 PM
Thanks for all of the compliments and encouragement.

Here's the best shot I could get.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7PXsQ2W2/20200623-110241.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mhzyPtRL)

I am so happy with how this turned out, for the longest time I really thought there was no going back from the damage I had done and was actually looking to replace this stock.
This is after 3 vigorously hand rubbed coats of BLO with a light buffing with #4 steel wool in between.
Boy I tell ya the decision to start with 100 grit instead of using 80 grit sandpaper really made this whole refinish go a lot faster, it was just aggressive enough to get the job done while minimizing the extra finishing grits.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 04:26:59 PM
BEautiful jod David, Congrats!
 Just to confirm... Did you use #4 steel wool and not 4-ought (0000)?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 23, 2020, 04:34:17 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 04:26:59 PM
BEautiful jod David, Congrats!
 Just to confirm... Did you use #4 steel wool and not 4-ought (0000)?
Thank you.

My bad, yes I used the fine stuff 0000 steel wool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 23, 2020, 05:39:23 PM
Beautiful job!  I love those classic wood, brass, and steel pumpers.  I suggest a mixture of 1 part beeswax, 1 part turpentine, and 2 parts linseed oil for stock finishing.  The beeswax makes for a smooth non tacky surface.  Thanks for posting!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 23, 2020, 07:50:42 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on June 23, 2020, 04:34:17 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 04:26:59 PM
BEautiful jod David, Congrats!
 Just to confirm... Did you use #4 steel wool and not 4-ought (0000)?
Thank you.

My bad, yes I used the fine stuff 0000 steel wool.

Gorgeous  !!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 08:38:10 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on June 23, 2020, 04:34:17 PM
yes I used the fine stuff 0000 steel wool.


GOOD CHOICE!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 08:44:42 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 09:10:25 AM
Hooked a live one at work.
 New guy who shoots little white balls (A.S.) and I have been talking on CO2, HPA comparisons / differences in our two sports.
He was intrigued enough with my Airguns he announced yesterday he bought a pellet gun over the weekend... Gamo Swam. gave him a "Break Barrel Springer 101" lessen and brought in some "better" pellets for him to try after it's broke in with the ones he bought.
 Today I brought in the QB58 because it has the Hammers scope he is interested in, and the HW98... just to show off a bit. ;)

Just to "set the hook" I threw a P17 and a tin of Creedmores into the truck tonight to send home with him tomorrow.
May never get it back but that would be $30 well spent. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 23, 2020, 08:49:41 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 08:44:42 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 09:10:25 AM
Hooked a live one at work.
 New guy who shoots little white balls (A.S.) and I have been talking on CO2, HPA comparisons / differences in our two sports.
He was intrigued enough with my Airguns he announced yesterday he bought a pellet gun over the weekend... Gamo Swam. gave him a "Break Barrel Springer 101" lessen and brought in some "better" pellets for him to try after it's broke in with the ones he bought.
 Today I brought in the QB58 because it has the Hammers scope he is interested in, and the HW98... just to show off a bit. ;)

Just to "set the hook" I threw a P17 and a tin of Creedmores into the truck tonight to send home with him tomorrow.
May never get it back but that would be $30 well spent. ;)
I don't shoot mine often enough because it's pump stroke is hard on my hand, but the p17 is accurate and fun.
I also find it extremely ugly ( would prefer more 1911 style ) but it's cheap and shoots well so I can get over it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 23, 2020, 09:52:01 PM
 Scott you might as well give him a GTA card, for the 12 step program he will need  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 23, 2020, 09:59:07 PM
That is on schedule for tomorrow... ;D
PS... He owns this, and that is town we both work in.

https://airsoftc3.com/us/indiana/fields/344/butler-indiana-airsoft (https://airsoftc3.com/us/indiana/fields/344/butler-indiana-airsoft)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/131540327010648/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/131540327010648/)

See now why I am trying to steer Chris in the proper direction? ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on June 23, 2020, 11:23:33 PM
I got my Marauder back and flung some pellets down range (30 meters). Five shot group. There was no wind so the flyer was all the shooter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mole2017 on June 23, 2020, 11:38:59 PM
Nice shooting, Kevin!

I tried out my new to me tall Trigger Stick bipod--practiced some shots, getting used to it over the "monopod" shooting stick I have been using, if you can call a piece of conduit that.

Overall, I am liking it a lot. I especially like the yoke. I never liked the way crossed shooting sticks engaged my stock, but this is a nice fit. I'm not shooting like Kevin did above--still not sure this last batch of JSB Heavies is the same as they have been... But it was good enough that I was ready for two pest rodents that showed up later in the day. They got theirs at 30 yards too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 24, 2020, 10:46:59 PM
Now that I've got the stock on ol' blue looking presentable again and the action was repainted when it got resoldered at mac1airguns I decided to repaint the tang.
It had lots of splotchy corrosion on it that bothered me, the basic black rattle can won't be the most durable but it will wear to an honest looking state.

While I was at it I decided to re fill the missing pain on the rocker safety.
I was going to go with the standard white, but couldn't resist the temptation to do something I've been thinking about for a long time.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJzGwpsN/20200624-183141-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXvB5wwM)
Red means stop and green means go, and that's what I did.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 25, 2020, 01:02:01 AM
I mounted a bug buster scope to the Crosman 1701. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 25, 2020, 01:21:46 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 25, 2020, 01:02:01 AM
I mounted a bug buster scope to the Crosman 1701.
How are you supposed to shoot a pistol with a rifle scope on it ?
I know theres no recoil but it's gotta be awkward to use.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2020, 07:55:50 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 25, 2020, 01:02:01 AM
I mounted a bug buster scope to the Crosman 1701.


And I see wood grips!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Van on June 25, 2020, 08:53:45 AM
  Beautiful job Bantam5s!  Nothing beats Walnut on a blued gun in my opinion.  I love how older scratched Walnut comes back to life with a little TLC.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 25, 2020, 10:48:03 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on June 25, 2020, 01:21:46 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 25, 2020, 01:02:01 AM
I mounted a bug buster scope to the Crosman 1701.
How are you supposed to shoot a pistol with a rifle scope on it ?
I know theres no recoil but it's gotta be awkward to use.
Awkward is an understatement!

Rested on a bag with one hand on the grip and the other on the scope to steady it.  Get what seems to be real low and close to the gun and take aim.  Pull the trigger. 

It's not how I would want to shoot it all the time but it's fun to test its performance out at smaller targets and longer ranges.  I don't have an extra pistol scope to mount and the BB was stuffed in the box not being used so I mounted it and tried it out.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 25, 2020, 10:49:52 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2020, 07:55:50 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 25, 2020, 01:02:01 AM
I mounted a bug buster scope to the Crosman 1701.


And I see wood grips!  ;D ;D
That is correct! I robbed them off of the 1740.  I need to shape them for a better fit to my hand.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 25, 2020, 11:09:07 AM
Ran to the local hardware and picked up some M3x10 screws for trigger adjustments. They didn't have any 8s. I bought some M3 nuts to use as spacers or I can just cut the screws down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2020, 12:41:44 PM
Quote from: avator on June 25, 2020, 11:09:07 AM
Ran to the local hardware and picked up some M3x10 screws for trigger adjustments. They didn't have any 8s. I bought some M3 nuts to use as spacers or I can just cut the screws down.


Funny,I was looking at 2 different hardwares yesterday for 3mmx.5mm set screws and jam nuts. Came home empty handed'
 (  for my QB78 trigger work)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 25, 2020, 01:14:28 PM
I used the jam nut as a spacer and it made the trigger on the BTNP have a crisper second stage but that first stage is still a mile long. Looks like I might need to look into the roller bearing mod or get a CDT trigger. I just don't do well with the money order process. Guess I'm spoiled with sitting in my recliner and pressing 'play' on the paypal button.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 25, 2020, 01:31:54 PM
Quote from: avator on June 25, 2020, 01:14:28 PM
I used the jam nut as a spacer and it made the trigger on the BTNP have a crisper second stage but that first stage is still a mile long. Looks like I might need to look into the roller bearing mod or get a CDT trigger. I just don't do well with the money order process. Guess I'm spoiled with sitting in my recliner and pressing 'play' on the paypal button.
Update...
Placed an order for a couple 5x8mm RC roller bearings.... guess I'll find something else to tinker on untill they arrive.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 25, 2020, 01:54:13 PM
Quote from: avator on June 25, 2020, 01:31:54 PM
Quote from: avator on June 25, 2020, 01:14:28 PM
I used the jam nut as a spacer and it made the trigger on the BTNP have a crisper second stage but that first stage is still a mile long. Looks like I might need to look into the roller bearing mod or get a CDT trigger. I just don't do well with the money order process. Guess I'm spoiled with sitting in my recliner and pressing 'play' on the paypal button.
Update...
Placed an order for a couple 5x8mm RC roller bearings.... guess I'll find something else to tinker on untill they arrive.
Been a long time since i bought my GRT III's but all I did was stick actual cash in an envelope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2020, 01:58:51 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 25, 2020, 10:49:52 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2020, 07:55:50 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 25, 2020, 01:02:01 AM
I mounted a bug buster scope to the Crosman 1701.


And I see wood grips!  ;D ;D
That is correct! I robbed them off of the 1740.  I need to shape them for a better fit to my hand.

Looking good!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 25, 2020, 02:44:52 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 25, 2020, 01:54:13 PM
Quote from: avator on June 25, 2020, 01:31:54 PM
Quote from: avator on June 25, 2020, 01:14:28 PM
I used the jam nut as a spacer and it made the trigger on the BTNP have a crisper second stage but that first stage is still a mile long. Looks like I might need to look into the roller bearing mod or get a CDT trigger. I just don't do well with the money order process. Guess I'm spoiled with sitting in my recliner and pressing 'play' on the paypal button.
Update...
Placed an order for a couple 5x8mm RC roller bearings.... guess I'll find something else to tinker on untill they arrive.
Been a long time since i bought my GRT III's but all I did was stick actual cash in an envelope.
It's all good, the roller bearings were only a couple bucks each. My Blaze NP has one in it and I like it alot.
I'm gonna put one in the Trail NP and one in the Striker.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 25, 2020, 05:09:13 PM
It's over 100° outside today,  if I expect to get any shooting in at all I gotta have some decent shade.

I added a tarp to the EZ-UP to help with that, the sun is rarely ever in a position that gives me shade right underneath it so the tarp should help with that I hope.

With some shade and a nice breeze my summer just may include some shooting yet.
(https://i.postimg.cc/43WKqmDh/20200625-130510.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVtXtXXn)

The rest of my backyard may be a jungle, but I've got a place cleared to shoot from, a path to my target area, and around my target area cleared.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 06, 2020, 09:06:13 PM
I finally found the second boar and the little chicken ( no clue where the chicken from the first set went ).
I got em all sprayed with some citristrip and prepped for repainting.

Sometimes I just spray over the old paint, but eventually I gotta strip, prime, and repaint them otherwise the neon paint I use isn't as bright and visible.
Not as big of a deal for scope users, but it matters with peep sights at 20yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: oledawg on July 06, 2020, 10:00:00 PM
I Dreamed of shooting
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on July 06, 2020, 10:44:51 PM
I continued to debate the purchase of an HW98.  The best I can tell is that the HW98 is an R9/HW95 with a shrouded barrel and a gussied up, adjustable stock.  These conclusions, if valid, rears the ugly head of cost versus value received.  I already have a brand new R9/HW95.  I also have an HW97K that is about the same weight as the HW98 and is a super accurate bench gun.  The HW98 is reportedly a super accurate bench gun.

What to do, what to do?   :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on July 07, 2020, 08:14:17 AM
Quote from: Oldgringo on July 06, 2020, 10:44:51 PM
I continued to debate the purchase of an HW98.  The best I can tell is that the HW98 is an R9/HW95 with a shrouded barrel and a gussied up, adjustable stock.  These conclusions, if valid, rears the ugly head of cost versus value received.  I already have a brand new R9/HW95.  I also have an HW97K that is about the same weight as the HW98 and is a super accurate bench gun.  The HW98 is reportedly a super accurate bench gun.

What to do, what to do?   :-\
Greg, when in doubt, go CCS 2400KT :)  I've shot a 98 and they're amazing even in my mediocre hands.  You've enjoy it, but you'd also be replicating what you already have.  I was headed down the high-end PCP path when I realized I'd be replicating platforms I already owned, so I ended up buying a Fortitude (which is a replication of my Maximus, only shrouded and mag-fed).  Well, I just talked myself into a circle so...

YEah, buy a CCS 2400KT.  Costs less and perfect for hot weather!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on July 07, 2020, 02:32:01 PM
Greg, owning a HW98 ought to be a great experience; but I'm not certain that it will be much of an improvement. Then, again, I don't own a 98 and would love to hear your insights after you decide (or not) to buy one.

IMO, my HW97K shoots much smoother (much) than my 95L. They are both very accurate and wonderful to shoot; but I have to work harder to achieve 1/4" accuracy with the HW95. Cocking effort is about the same (other than length of stroke, I can't tell a poundage difference). Loading, quietness, etc. are about the same. The 97, like the 98, is heavier (and probably why it's easier to achieve accuracy. I've shot the 95L at 100 yards; but it was all fun and no serious effort at accuracy (all the yardage was guestimated by my dad and me). Whatever the 95L will do, I'm certain the 97K will do, too.

If you have the itch and the "scratch" to get one, then do so. I love that satisfied feeling of shooting a reliable, repeatable gun. OTOH, if weight differences, along with not much else in difference, matter; then, hold off for that "something better."

My itch at the moment is for the HW50 (or something similar in a Diana). Weight and loudness are definite issues for me (around the house). When I get to head out to the farm, only weight matters then. But then again, I'd love to buy into a solid PCP, as well.

Have fun, be safe, and GET WHAT YOU WANT...
Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on July 07, 2020, 02:54:40 PM
Thanks Archie and Peter.  I was about to sell the SS 35E but now I've got it sighted in at 25 yards with open sights, I've become attracted to it plus it's done paid for.  A CCS 2400KT was mentioned.  I have a CCS 2300 that hasn't been shot in forever so maybe I should work on that and forget the 98.

I dunno', I have more rifles now than I can shoot.  The fact of the matter is, I really enjoy mein kleine frauleins.  So, I ain't gittin' no more grosse frauleins....today. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on July 09, 2020, 12:53:35 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on July 07, 2020, 02:54:40 PM
Thanks Archie and Peter.  I was about to sell the SS 35E but now I've got it sighted in at 25 yards with open sights, I've become attracted to it plus it's done paid for.  A CCS 2400KT was mentioned.  I have a CCS 2300 that hasn't been shot in forever so maybe I should work on that and forget the 98.

I dunno', I have more rifles now than I can shoot.  The fact of the matter is, I really enjoy mein kleine frauleins.  So, I ain't gittin' no more grosse frauleins....today.

You're like me, too many to shoot!

I recently reoiled the three HW35E stocks with shaftol and have been shooting only them for the past week or so.  I have fallen back in love with my first nickel .177 E with serial number 227XXXX, and the newer one, serial number 229XXXX in Blue is about identical to it.

I'm even questioning why I got a 2nd HW35E in .177, but not regretting it because I want to break this newer one in along a narrower path the other one got broken in with.  I'm also keeping track of it (as well as the older ones) in comparison to the older ones as it gets worked.  It is REALLY getting worked and I have to readjust stock screws after each shooting session.  The Es shoot straight every time and the hold on them for me is just right for offhand.  No other rifle cocks and shoots as nicely!

I'm behind your feelings to spend time with an old friend.

John
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on July 09, 2020, 01:23:08 PM
I sold a CZ 452 PB for enough $$ to purchase another HW fraulein.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 09, 2020, 01:36:18 PM
I'm sitting where I can see the end of the driveway.  Waiting for UPS to deliver your new airgun is airgun related right? ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 06:24:44 PM
Trying to extract the stripped out "micro" allen head screws from the rear sight blade of my Listone Victor pistol.
I am tired of it scoped because it is boringly accurate at 10M and want to go back to blade sights.

Yes, I did it...my fault... used a worn/wrong allen wrench and proceeded to wallow out the holes.

It is still usable with the wide notch but I want to flip it over to the narrow notch rear blade.
If I bugger them up I may not be able to find replacement metric countersunk flathead replacements.
THEN I am "screwed".

Drats!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 09, 2020, 06:27:34 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 06:24:44 PM
Trying to extract the stripped out "micro" allen head screws from the rear sight blade of my Listone Victor pistol.
I am tired of it scoped because it is boringly accurate at 10M and want to go back to blade sights.

Yes, I did it...my fault... used a worn/wrong allen wrench and proceeded to wallow out the holes.

It is still usable with the wide notch but I want to flip it over to the narrow notch rear blade.
If I bugger them up I may not be able to find replacement metric countersunk flathead replacements.
THEN I am "screwed".

Drats!

I have a pretty good amount of small metric fasteners if you can find the size I might have it in some capacity.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 09, 2020, 07:38:13 PM
I unboxed and scoped my new FDAR XS60.  It is so sweet!  I've put about 30 rounds through it now and I am very pleased.  It seems to be accurate.  The UMAREX moderator looks identical to the "Silence-air" can on my RIM.  I shot the gun with and without the moderator.  There is a significant difference with the moderator installed.  The little plastic can really works!  The gun came over oiled and with two Swiss Arms carts installed.  It also came with Mike's testimonial to fps and a sample target.  Mike tested five pellets and it still had enough gas in it when I got it to shoot another 20 shots before the power fell off.  De-gassing was easy with Mike's included tube cap.  No reason to install the factory cap.  I reloaded with two Crosman carts with a dime between them for a spacer.  Runs like a watch so far.  The dark side is drawing me in.  Two years ago I went to Walmart to buy a replacement for my ancient B-3.  Now look at me! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 07:44:16 PM
Thank you Matt!
I am an "Industrial Maintenance Manager" by trade and make my living by sourcing obscure parts. I have a close relationship with Fastenal and McMaster Carr.
I just hate to think this pistol would have some unique screws that are made of "Unobtainium"
Yesterday I found a 3/4 x 32tpi thread die... and a 25mmx1.5 LEFT hand thread lock nut...Try finding those!
 ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 09, 2020, 08:18:27 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 07:44:16 PM
Thank you Matt!
I am an "Industrial Maintenance Manager" by trade and make my living by sourcing obscure parts. I have a close relationship with Fastenal and McMaster Carr.
I just hate to think this pistol would have some unique screws that are made of "Unobtainium"
Yesterday I found a 3/4 x 32tpi thread die... and a 25mmx1.5 LEFT hand thread lock nut...Try finding those!
 ::)

WAG its small its a .5mm TP and I hazard a guess its a 2 or 1.5mm screw.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 09:17:07 PM
Quote from: Insanity on July 09, 2020, 08:18:27 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 07:44:16 PM
Thank you Matt!
I am an "Industrial Maintenance Manager" by trade and make my living by sourcing obscure parts. I have a close relationship with Fastenal and McMaster Carr.
I just hate to think this pistol would have some unique screws that are made of "Unobtainium"
Yesterday I found a 3/4 x 32tpi thread die... and a 25mmx1.5 LEFT hand thread lock nut...Try finding those!
 ::)

WAG its small its a .5mm TP and I hazard a guess its a 2 or 1.5mm screw.

Metric and tiny for sure.

the tread pitch and length is what I am worried about.
Reminds me of the Crosman Breech screw woes.  :(   I tried a Torx bit to bite in... T-7 is too big and a T-5 is too small... maybe buy a T-6?
 I will leave it alone for now... maybe source a fine dot hologram sight.
Then deal with it when winter is here. (groan)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on July 09, 2020, 09:19:13 PM
After working for 6 1/2 hours in the hot humid yard, i collected the tuct seal from down range and picked all the pellets out.  It had gotten quite dirty from being outside so it's soaking in hot soapy water.  I'll see what it looks like in the morn.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 09:30:09 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 09, 2020, 07:38:13 PM
I unboxed and scoped my new FDAR XS60.  It is so sweet!  I've put about 30 rounds through it now and I am very pleased.  It seems to be accurate.  The UMAREX moderator looks identical to the "Silence-air" can on my RIM.  I shot the gun with and without the moderator.  There is a significant difference with the moderator installed.  The little plastic can really works!  The gun came over oiled and with two Swiss Arms carts installed.  It also came with Mike's testimonial to fps and a sample target.  Mike tested five pellets and it still had enough gas in it when I got it to shoot another 20 shots before the power fell off.  De-gassing was easy with Mike's included tube cap.  No reason to install the factory cap.  I reloaded with two Crosman carts with a dime between them for a spacer.  Runs like a watch so far.  The dark side is drawing me in.  Two years ago I went to Walmart to buy a replacement for my ancient B-3.  Now look at me! ;D


OUTSTANDING!
My only conjecture is "Why the Dime?"... my FD XS60-C works with Crosman and JT carts just fine with Mikes included end cap. (the original is in a cubby somewhere) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 09, 2020, 09:51:50 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 09:30:09 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 09, 2020, 07:38:13 PM
I unboxed and scoped my new FDAR XS60.  It is so sweet!  I've put about 30 rounds through it now and I am very pleased.  It seems to be accurate.  The UMAREX moderator looks identical to the "Silence-air" can on my RIM.  I shot the gun with and without the moderator.  There is a significant difference with the moderator installed.  The little plastic can really works!  The gun came over oiled and with two Swiss Arms carts installed.  It also came with Mike's testimonial to fps and a sample target.  Mike tested five pellets and it still had enough gas in it when I got it to shoot another 20 shots before the power fell off.  De-gassing was easy with Mike's included tube cap.  No reason to install the factory cap.  I reloaded with two Crosman carts with a dime between them for a spacer.  Runs like a watch so far.  The dark side is drawing me in.  Two years ago I went to Walmart to buy a replacement for my ancient B-3.  Now look at me! ;D


OUTSTANDING!
My only conjecture is "Why the Dime?"... my FD XS60-C works with Crosman and JT carts just fine with Mikes included end cap. (the original is in a cubby somewhere) ;)
Just a precaution.  I did a lot of research before I ordered the gun and the number one complaint was that it didn't like Crosman carts.  Must be a slight dimensional difference between them and UMAREX carts.  The dime trick was recommended so I tried it.  No problems thus far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 10:29:11 PM
Try it without the Dime.
 I can put one "pre punctered" cart and one fresh cart in for short shooting sessions.... no problem. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 09, 2020, 11:49:22 PM
Yeah I don't think it's really necessary if Mike's tube cap addresses the problem.  Nice to know it works though.  Thinking about how to fill a used cartridge so as to take up the internal volume of the cart. Epoxy maybe?  I haven't cast aluminum since high school but that might be the ticket.
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 10:29:11 PM
Try it without the Dime.
 I can put one "pre punctered" cart and one fresh cart in for short shooting sessions.... no problem. ;)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: oledawg on July 11, 2020, 07:33:18 PM
Preening pellets, ordered one each 5.51mm and 5.53mm sizers to go with my 5.50mm and 5.52mm sizers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 11, 2020, 09:39:04 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 09, 2020, 11:49:22 PM
Yeah I don't think it's really necessary if Mike's tube cap addresses the problem.  Nice to know it works though.  Thinking about how to fill a used cartridge so as to take up the internal volume of the cart. Epoxy maybe?  I haven't cast aluminum since high school but that might be the ticket.
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 09, 2020, 10:29:11 PM
Try it without the Dime.
 I can put one "pre punctered" cart and one fresh cart in for short shooting sessions.... no problem. ;)
I once accidentally left the cap off of a tube of Gorilla Glue.... solid as a rock. Maybe that's an idea.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2020, 09:39:04 PM
Lassoed some game.
I grew tired of searching for the silohoette targets after hitting them and sending them flying.
 The instructions say to tie them down with string. But I thought that would make them hard to stand up... "Janked"
so I teathered them with some twine to heavy 1/2" washers. The off set from the twine at the base of the wild animal can sit over the hole in the washer.
I painted the washer fluorescent orange to aid in retrieval.
  While I had the paint out I gave the paddles a fresh coat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TreeburnerCT on July 11, 2020, 10:01:05 PM
Zeroed my UTG 8-32x56 scope on my Benjamin Bulldog .357 shooting Lee 357-105 SWC slugs cast in 98/2 lead/tin, unfortunately I only have 12 meters to shoot at for now but at least it will be on paper when the range reopens.  With the DonnyFL Ronin and Pitbull Airguns depinger it's not much louder than my Hatsan Flash .22 shooting in the basement of our two-family house!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 11, 2020, 10:29:52 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2020, 09:39:04 PM
Lassoed some game.
I grew tired of searching for the silohoette targets after hitting them and sending them flying.
 The instructions say to tie them down with string. But I thought that would make them hard to stand up... "Janked"
so I teathered them with some twine to heavy 1/2" washers. The off set from the twine at the base of the wild animal can sit over the hole in the washer.
I painted the washer fluorescent orange to aid in retrieval.
  While I had the paint out I gave the paddles a fresh coat.
I tried to address the escaping animal problem by tying string to them and discovered that pellet spall severs the twine after a few shots.  I built a pellet trap and decided that it was too small.  So then I built another pellet trap that is bigger.  I can line up 12 targets in two rows in front of it.  The critters usually go into the pellet trap and are easily retrieved.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2020, 10:33:17 PM
I did something similar for the winter months indoors. But now that summer is here I like an outdoor Saffari on the Serengeti plain back yard!  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 11, 2020, 10:43:19 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2020, 10:33:17 PM
I did something similar for the winter months indoors. But now that summer is here I like an outdoor Saffari on the Serengeti plain back yard!  ;)
The corner of my back yard where I have my pellet trap is pretty rough.  I have resorted to wheeling my rolling shop floor magnet around to find the little ones. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2020, 10:44:30 PM
Oh now that is pure genius!
Beats my hands and knees routine!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TreeburnerCT on July 12, 2020, 05:03:37 PM
Since the Lee 358-105 SWC slugs shot so well out of my Bulldog I took some time to cast up some more.  Ladle-cast with a 6-cavity mold, typically I get around 90% good slugs pre-sized and about 90% of the sized slugs are good (others get a rim of flashing around the base) so I'm guessing I'll have around 400 good ones once finished sorting and sizing.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50105954837_c139da32ac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jkG7H4)Lee 358-105 SWC Cast Slugs (https://flic.kr/p/2jkG7H4) by Joe Eckert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rapidphotoct/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50105570591_f44ce70ebf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jkE9u8)Lee 358-105 SWC Cast Slugs (https://flic.kr/p/2jkE9u8) by Joe Eckert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rapidphotoct/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 13, 2020, 05:49:09 PM
I ordered a Crosman 2240 that came with no front or rear sight.  No big problem.  It's going to wear a scope.  Well I've tried various scopes from a 2X fixed crossbow scope to a 3-9X variable.  None worked well under 10 yards.  Minimum range is not usually a problem but the 2240's maximum range of around 20 yards results in what the army used to call a poor engagement window.  so I decided to bodge up some iron sights for back up (I've already killed a monster water moccasin with this gun at less than 10 yards).  I eyed the "muzzle ornament" that I had just removed from my new XS60c.  A fairly typical Chinese plastic excrescence with a fiber optic post perched like a fly on a tird.  A few wraps of black Duct tape around the muzzle end of the 2240's barrel and the tird slipped snuggly into place.  I locked it down with the provided grub screw.  The rear sight took a little more ingenuity.  I remembered a spare B-3 rear sight in my junk box.  It mounted perfectly on the steel breech's dovetail but I didn't like the rear sight notch.  More rooting in the junk box produced a Crosman 1377 rear sight.  I removed the rear sight leaf with the interchangeable notch and peep and mounted it on the B-3 sight by drilling and tapping it.  So now I have an adjustable rear peep sight and a somewhat clumsy fiber optic post front sight.  The 2240 likes CPDUM so I ran some through it at 10, 15, and 20 yards.  At 15 yards I was able to shoot a .5" group offhand but at 20 yards my eyes were running out of steam and I could barely manage hitting a 2.5" spinner.  So it's a toss up.  I'm going to leave the irons on it for a while since this gun is very handy to carry when I walk the dogs and that is when I worry the most about encountering a snake. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 13, 2020, 06:04:53 PM
FYI..... start here    ;)

https://www.ebay.com/b/Hunting-Holographic-Reflex-Sights/66827/bn_7023281070?rt=nc&_sop=15 (https://www.ebay.com/b/Hunting-Holographic-Reflex-Sights/66827/bn_7023281070?rt=nc&_sop=15)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 13, 2020, 06:34:20 PM
Quote from: avator on July 13, 2020, 06:04:53 PM
FYI..... start here    ;)

https://www.ebay.com/b/Hunting-Holographic-Reflex-Sights/66827/bn_7023281070?rt=nc&_sop=15 (https://www.ebay.com/b/Hunting-Holographic-Reflex-Sights/66827/bn_7023281070?rt=nc&_sop=15)
Those are some nice prices Bill!  Unfortunately I haven't had much luck with red dots.  With my poor eyesight I can't use them for more than plinking.  I have a first generation Aim Point that I paid $150 for in 91'.  I call it "the beer can".  It is the only red dot sight that works for me.  My problem is not the sights, it's that I really can't focus on a target 20 yards away.  I need magnifying optics to shoot precisely at that range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 13, 2020, 06:53:34 PM
I use these holographic red dots for close in pistol work. Perfect (for me) on the P17 and the like.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on July 15, 2020, 04:54:35 PM
For the second week now, I've been hard at it working on rearranging the man cave. Cleaned some 4 big bags of old mail, junk, papers, packing, etc. Tossed 3 big bags of Styrofoam peanuts and bits of bubble wrap in the garage. Bought some more furniture, (drawer chests, floor rifle racks, and the like) to get it right this time. Not done yet...no more piled up messes where everything is buried under other stuff! Part 2 of the man cave remodel is forthcoming.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 16, 2020, 09:06:37 AM
Quote from: unionrdr on July 15, 2020, 04:54:35 PM
For the second week now, I've been hard at it working on rearranging the man cave. Cleaned some 4 big bags of old mail, junk, papers, packing, etc. Tossed 3 big bags of Styrofoam peanuts and bits of bubble wrap in the garage. Bought some more furniture, (drawer chests, floor rifle racks, and the like) to get it right this time. Not done yet...no more piled up messes where everything is buried under other stuff! Part 2 of the man cave remodel is forthcoming.

Way to go DB... It happens, I’ve still got a lot of work to do in the garage and my office. Summer HVAC work will not allow it. But this year as things start to slow down I’m going to get it done... and like you said: “done right”.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on July 16, 2020, 11:53:07 AM
Been looking at .30 and .35 barrel options for the Leshiy.  I'd need the HUMA for it, but that's coming anyway with some new Wikas (for the Leshiy an the Lelya) along with a .25 barrel. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 16, 2020, 11:54:14 AM
Tinkered some more with the MRodAir (SPA) Varmint.
Smoothing out the barrel lead in for better pellet loading.
Developing a new level of love for this gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Motorhead on July 16, 2020, 01:00:46 PM
Packed up all my Field Target gear & guns and by the time you read this ... be driving, or at, or home from the Oregon State Field Target Championships
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on July 16, 2020, 02:32:16 PM
Good luck
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Barkis on July 16, 2020, 04:36:52 PM
Put the QB78D through its paces. Tried the one hole challenge with the XS12. Alas, while it is capable of one hole groups (I could get 3 in one hole from sticks), I am not. In the hands of a better rifleman, this gun would rival the accuracy of the more polished rifles in its class. Yesterday, I put a Williams peep on the Blue Streak and sighted her in. It would be hard for me to choose between the Benjamin 397 Nickel and the Sheridan for accuracy. They are both easy to shoot and they both make me look good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on July 16, 2020, 05:10:00 PM
Shooting just the blue .177 HW35E working my way through 500 Crow Magnums.  Less than half to go now......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on July 16, 2020, 09:24:29 PM
First thing this morning I wanted to see if my new Synrod was shooting to the same POI as yesterday... I've been traumatized by my failing 48's issues. It did... but one click left made it perfect just as I'd determined yesterday.

Took it to a clean bench with a white towel on it, prepared, and took the stock off to remove the nasty "lawyer" spring. That was easy. A short search provided the perfect plastic spacer to replace it. Then found the advertising to have "lied," in that there was no lubricant anywhere, not that I had had any criticisms of the trigger excepting the heavy long pull. A sharp toothpick, a dab of my anhydrous graphite grease on the sear surfaces, a dab of synthetic oil on pins, and back went the trigger cover.

With my book's diagram to guide me I adjusted the trigger to my taste. It's now everything I want in a trigger, exactly what everyone has ever said about how great it is.

Then I took a small diamond file and made the stock smooth, which took much longer than the trigger work. In the end it's now a joy to my eyes, touch, hands and face. All in all a great day spending personal time with an air rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 17, 2020, 02:06:57 PM
Topped off my tank and filled my 30 calibers bottle too. Then changed out the desiccant in a couple filters and dried out a cotton one. All filled up and ready for the next run to boot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 20, 2020, 05:26:09 PM
  The end of my stock probe in my 2240 got filed done skinny today,  from about .118 dia. to about .062 dia.

something I saw on YT... ::)
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: oledawg on July 20, 2020, 05:48:28 PM
Pellet preening, size heads to 5.50 and skirts to 5.52. Next is , inspection, weight...shoot
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on July 20, 2020, 05:52:44 PM
I've been dinking around trying to figure out how to do a video of me shooting paper and posting it. (blame Bill/Avator ... I'm going to if my wife asks me why I've picked up a new way to waste time).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 20, 2020, 05:55:54 PM
Quote from: KevinJBrown on July 20, 2020, 05:52:44 PM
I've been dinking around trying to figure out how to do a video of me shooting paper and posting it. (blame Bill/Avator ... I'm going to if my wife asks me why I've picked up a new way to waste time).
Have her hold the camera...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on July 20, 2020, 06:09:43 PM
Did my first Synrod mod! And it proved to be the berries.

I can't really do much to the rest any more than I've done until my crony arrives. So I've just cleaned the barrel (wasn't dirty ty), ensured the shroud's innards were lubed and tightened firmly down, smoothed the plastic stock, removed the "lawyer spring" and added a spacer, adjusted the trigger to my liking, and so forth. Then I've just shot it with the pellet selection I already had for my D48.

And I've been happy with it, very happy in fact... up to a point. It makes nice small groups, especially with the Hades but also, and oddly considering how they did in the D48, with the cheapo Crossman HPs.

But sometimes it seems to shift POI for no apparent reason. Not much, not even a pellet width, but to me it spoils my fun. Today I decided to do something I've long read about, is easy, and can be reversed at any time.

I added an O-ring inside the barrel band. Found one in a kit that I could push tightly into the space between shroud and barrel band with a modified 1/8" dowel... and shot it using the Hades.

It did shift POI about two clicks right... but the results are exactly what i was looking for... one very small hole group, just as many have reported when doing the same o-so-easy little mod.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 20, 2020, 06:40:11 PM
Took the BSA 2-20 Edge scope of the Listone Victor and put it back on the 1701P
The Victor has blade sights and the 1701P had none so it wasn't getting any "Air Time". ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 20, 2020, 07:34:57 PM
 I tossed my .25 BullBoss in the back of the truck, incase I had time and energy to shoot some long range after work, fail LOL  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on July 21, 2020, 06:46:02 PM
Finished shooting part 2 of my man cave remodel video today. Uploading it now...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 22, 2020, 06:51:44 PM
Decided to do a bit of work on my H9a today, nothing major as it really doesn't need much.

#1 the grips like to shift a bit and in taking them off I realized there should be a second locating pin towards the bottom which was missing.
30 seconds to measure clip and file the end of a piece of 1/16 brass rod fixed that.

#2 was rounding the edges of the grips which aren't the most comfortable.
Two minutes of work with some sandpaper took care of that.
Now I've just got some citristrip on the grips and pump handle so I can give everything a basic refinish to match.

Shouldn't be more than 30 minutes tops of actual work, so I'll have pictures here shortly before I go to finish the wood.

I just might try some gunstock colored stain, but I'm not sure yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 22, 2020, 08:54:00 PM
Just finished the work on my H9a.
Other than the matte finish ( paste wax ) it really doesn't look any different,  but it sure feels much better.

Heres what it looked like yesterday
(https://i.postimg.cc/sXWb8WQk/20200721-151538.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k6njRBys)
And here it is after about 30 min of work and maybe 45 min worth of various dry times.
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZ7qkk87/20200722-163831.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJPJXNwN)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cHDtpvpc/20200722-163907.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFk4r1bD)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mark Davis on July 25, 2020, 12:21:35 AM
Lugged my air venturi compressor to the back seat of my saturn. Drove 200 miles to fill a friends air tank.
Fired a few rounds while the tank was filling, Drove back home and made it in time to feed the dogs, and the wife.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 25, 2020, 09:41:31 AM
Mark, You deserve a GTA medal for that!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mark Davis on July 25, 2020, 10:22:29 AM
He just purchased his first PCP. Got a Tank too.
His Fire department friend had gone dark.
He is down with broken femur.
Heck of a lot more useful than a get well card!

He's an appleseed instructor too, we have too look after our brothers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 25, 2020, 10:28:47 AM
LOVE the Project AppleSeed! You Instructors are amazing. 4/19/1775
 I was all set to go to the Spring session but they scheduled it on Mothers day here. Now I have to wait until Sept.
 PS: I am Hoosier Daddy there too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 25, 2020, 11:12:12 AM
Spent about 8 hrs yesterday putting some gun vinyl on my 22 B-rod. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on July 25, 2020, 06:11:27 PM
Noticed my new Synrod's forestock wasn't centered on the rubber pad during some shooting today. So I cut a couple pieces off an old credit card, 1/4"x1.5", and pushed them between the rubber's sides and the stock down about 3/16", colored the edges black with magic marker, and bolted it back up. All lined up perfectly now and the shims are invisible.

I like synthetic stocks, but have had to do things to them before. Added putty inside the butt usually, made metal beds and epoxied them in, etc. But this stock is pretty solid and doesn't exibit the usual hollow sounds. Still, it's plastic, and plastic does plastic things. With the stock now firmly held against the action and centered, I'm happy with it. Maybe it'll even plastic itself straight over time.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on July 25, 2020, 07:33:42 PM
I custom modded my FX Impact the last couple of days.  Today was testing and tuning day.  Very happy with the mods and the results.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DeadEye Ice on July 25, 2020, 07:35:31 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on July 25, 2020, 07:33:42 PM
I custom modded my FX Impact the last couple of days.  Today was testing and tuning day.  Very happy with the mods and the results.
What kinds of mods did you do to the impact?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 27, 2020, 01:07:32 PM
  Sighting in my new pistol scope ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 27, 2020, 06:56:07 PM
I installed a Winchester 4X32 AO scope and a cantilever scope mount on my Crosman 1400 and zeroed it for 25 yards.
I'm very happy. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 28, 2020, 12:45:00 PM
2 of the bargain gate RWS pistol scopes coming today. Still pondering on which pistols to mount them. I've never used a pistol scope before. Closest thing to it were peeps and red dots.
They will more likely serve as utility scopes and get moved around. Still hopeful that they can be used in a scout setup as well.
First things first... we have to get over the hump at work with the lack of employees so I can get my free time weekends back...  :-\
On the upside... I'm not feeling the pellet shortage crunch.... if I ain't using them, I don't need any....  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on July 28, 2020, 01:13:17 PM
I ordered a swivel stud set from Amazon to properly mount a sling to my Backpacker. And, ordered a Beeman P17 O'ring Kit. Having those Orings will make it handier to buy more from the local hardware store. And I pre-ordered a tin of Daisy MFG 500CT .177 Hollow Pellet which will be back in stock August 2nd.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on July 29, 2020, 08:48:22 AM
Happened to watch the old EDGun video where Ed takes some shots at 50m with a Matador, throws the Matador on the ground, drives over it a couple time, then picks it up and shoots another equally-good group.

Sonja is now very interested in the Matador, and since we already have a couple EDGuns, I figure I may end up with a couple more since we already decided on the Leshiy 2.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 31, 2020, 12:02:19 AM
Been working on a row of knockdown spoon targets that will be a removable attachment for my target box.
The plan is to have a bar that will reset them via a string but I haven't made that yet.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYCX793b/20200730-200424.jpg)(https://i.postimg.cc/28WMYP2g/20200730-200731.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgHmgvjS)

I used the thickest old junk spoons I had laying around,  but this will strictly be used for low powered guns regardless.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 31, 2020, 12:55:37 AM
Tried a newly painted stock on the Streamline.  I call it the Silver Sniper. 
Shot BB guns with the three youngest boys.
Swapped the Streamline back to the walnut stock and shot it... quite a bit.  Finished off a tin of pellets.  I didn't keep close count but I estimate 100-120 pellets?  I dialed between low, medium and high power and shot at 30 yards and 75 yards.  I also dialed the scope elevation to keep the POI at the cross airs at all those power levels and distances.  It was a fun exercise.  It confidence building to know that the gun and the scope are consistent and easy to sync together. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 31, 2020, 02:27:51 PM
  "Silver Sniper"  !!! cool! ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 31, 2020, 05:33:50 PM
I set up a shoot with Matt and Mark for Sunday.
We have several different guns and ammo that We are going to check with
my new LabRadar setup.
Get some real World data finally!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WilsonLR on July 31, 2020, 05:41:37 PM
Bought one. Sheridan 2260MB. Woot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 31, 2020, 11:49:19 PM
I canceled an order with optics planet

A few months back I ordered a UTG folding stock adapter for something that escapes me but it's been so long since I ordered it so I just canceled the order.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 01, 2020, 01:52:32 AM
Installed a red dot sight on my Beeman P-17 today. My first real red dot not counting a $9 Daisy one years back.

Wow, I have a choice of red OR green reticle? Except now I gotta stock up on some CR2032 batteries.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 01, 2020, 02:54:37 AM
I finally started building a silent pellet trap.  Today I finalized my plans and cut the wood pieces. Tomorrow I will route the grooves and dados for the backboard and the clipboard, glue it up and install the duct seal. 

It took me forever because of a combination of overthinking the design and needing to clear room in the basement to work.  When the kids came back from college all of their dorm room gear was dumped in my workshop.  It feels good to have the space to work again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 01, 2020, 03:29:03 AM
May I ask what material you will use in the silent trap?

I tried making one recently from 5 pounds of Roma Plastilina I ordered off of Amazon but I think I got a grade that was way too soft.

Certainly seemed solid enough when trying to mold it into the trap. I could hardly alter the shape it was so stiff (and that's what she said last night but then I woke up) but after just a few shots from lower powered CO2 guns the pellets went all the way in and bounced back out off the back board of the trap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 01, 2020, 05:27:28 AM
Quote from: mrbulk on August 01, 2020, 03:29:03 AM
May I ask what material you will use in the silent trap?

I tried making one recently from 5 pounds of Roma Plastilina I ordered off of Amazon but I think I got a grade that was way too soft.

Certainly seemed solid enough when trying to mold it into the trap. I could hardly alter the shape it was so stiff (and that's what she said last night but then I woke up) but after just a few shots from lower-powered CO2 guns, the pellets went all the way in and bounced back out off the backboard of the trap.

For the ballistic putty, I am using Duct Seal Compound which is available at Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, etc.  For the box, I am using 3/4" board for the top, bottom and sides and 3/4" exterior ply for the back.  I will probably put a piece of steel plate on the back too. 

I hope this helps you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DamonZ28 on August 01, 2020, 08:58:31 AM
Bought a tripod at the Salvation Army store for $3.99. My cheap chrony from Ali Express (that took 3 months to arrive!) screws into the top. All set up for some shot strings today with the new Daystate Revere. Sure beats using a stool, a bunch of books, and other things to prop it up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 01, 2020, 03:18:00 PM
Quote from: mwgm2020 on August 01, 2020, 05:27:28 AM
Quote from: mrbulk on August 01, 2020, 03:29:03 AM
May I ask what material you will use in the silent trap?

I tried making one recently from 5 pounds of Roma Plastilina I ordered off of Amazon but I think I got a grade that was way too soft.

Certainly seemed solid enough when trying to mold it into the trap. I could hardly alter the shape it was so stiff (and that's what she said last night but then I woke up) but after just a few shots from lower-powered CO2 guns, the pellets went all the way in and bounced back out off the backboard of the trap.

For the ballistic putty, I am using Duct Seal Compound which is available at Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, etc.  For the box, I am using 3/4" board for the top, bottom and sides and 3/4" exterior ply for the back.  I will probably put a piece of steel plate on the back too. 

I hope this helps you.

Perfect, thank you kindly!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on August 01, 2020, 04:12:07 PM
I was out in the woods doing some shooting with my Sentry 703-3 today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Motorhead on August 01, 2020, 04:23:23 PM
Just got lucky finding some hidden power from a .30 cal WarP carbine with a 17" barrel ..... 84 ft lbs power with JSB 44.75 @ 920 fps !!
Holey moley batman !!   WOOF !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 01, 2020, 08:18:09 PM
  I have a couple of LDC's made from the Crosman baffle. always had them painted black,with truck bed liner. Constant chipping.

So today my wife had a bit of some camo cloth she was tossing. I sanded down the pipes and used double sided tape. Then cut the cloth to fit.

  (Can't find actual camo tape locally).....  just something to do.....

(http://i.imgur.com/hYxLduw.jpg) (https://imgur.com/hYxLduw)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 01, 2020, 08:26:09 PM
In preparation for tomorrows shooting session with Jeff and Mark I went out to the storage unit to gather up what I wanted to take and set it near the door. I also seen my DAR gen2 had leaked off so I went ahead and used one of my tanks to get some air back in it then took 3 test shots.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 02, 2020, 04:08:01 PM
Matt and Mark came over today and the three of us shot for quite awhile!
Farthest target was around 108 yards with plenty of inbetween stuff to shoot!
I, of course, fell back to the Nova .25 I got from Rocker1. Along with Manny's .30 Evanix Carbine.
(Which We meant to get a picture of all 3 of posing with just for Manny!  ;D)
Turned Mark on to some of Nick's fine ammo to shoot in his FX. And sent him home with a selection to try in his on-going Bandit War.
I wanted to have the LabRadar ready to go but rain and work stopped me yesterday from playing with it.
So I decided not to waste time doing that today since We really wanted to shoot!
If some of you had your ears itching? It was probably us talking about you.  ;)
With the lack of shooting due to my job? This was a day I badly needed!
I can't wait till I have the chance to do this again.

Air was supplied by the fine Air Venturi compressor and even Gene's Scuba tank was involved.
Rocker1's mufflers were used along with Donnyfl's to keep things neighbor friendly.
That .30 from Manny can bark without the Donnyfl!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 02, 2020, 04:23:32 PM
It was quite a lot of fun as always. While we didnt get pics of us shooting Manny's old gun I did get one of down range and us.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 02, 2020, 04:28:26 PM
LOL!
On the LabRadar and that contest?
You saw I kept my WORD and just bought one!
 ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on August 02, 2020, 06:16:20 PM
after hunting in the rain yesterday i took everything apart without "disassembling" them. (stocks, scopes, accessories)   today i put them back together and cleaned the Regal's stock with mineral spirits to remove the paste wax to get it ready for true oil that i still need to get.  then remounted the Hawke on the Regal, sighted it in at 40yds, and mounted the Tactacam.  then it was time to play with the 2260.  as usual i dropped something during re-assembly, and it went to that place with all my left gloves.  the rubber transfer port, so i installed a modded steel one only to find i lost 3 fpe from it blowing gas out from between the breech and tube.  i'll go through my stash of 22XX parts and see what i can find tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 02, 2020, 06:31:22 PM
Quote from: Privateer on August 02, 2020, 04:08:01 PM
Matt and Mark came over today and the three of us shot for quite awhile!

Can I get an invite next time?
If you guys are on a rotation, I have been to Carey and back in the day numerous times.
I have even drove to as far as Port Clinton and Kent in one day.... but an overnighter then show up in the morning would not be out of the question by any means.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 02, 2020, 06:35:45 PM
I dont have a location to shoot anymore like my 10y attic range was something to be jealous of. Jeff is central to us and has such a nice set up that its best to go to his house. Im sure he will extend an invite to you. This was the first time I got to meet Mark in person and he is a cool guy too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 02, 2020, 08:00:43 PM
  I gave my Beeman Dual cal. to my Sis in laws hubby ,seems they have chipmunk issues, set him up with a tin of .177 Crosman HP its favorite cheap food, and warned him of the lure of air rifles  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 03, 2020, 01:30:35 AM
Picked up a $11 hunk of steel from Lowes and it's now a backstop inside a $7 wooden IKEA box for a target I'm making...but the stuffings for it don't arrive till Wed so I shot a few pellets at the steel from a P-17 anyway, and they all just flattened out nicely and slid down the plate to the bottom of the box. Maybe I don't need stuffing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on August 03, 2020, 12:52:15 PM
Took my first shot of the day with the Synrod... eliminated the center dot. :)

Exactly what I always want... day to day consistency, first shot to last.

How else can one trust a hunting gun?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Barkis on August 03, 2020, 06:48:40 PM
Took out a red squirrel with the XS 25 .177. Head shot with a H&N Sport wadcutter from 20 yards = lights out!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Stradman on August 03, 2020, 09:30:17 PM
So I got all my chores done this afternoon and out came the shooting bench. Brought out the brocock bantam sniper and settled in to shoot groups at 30 yards.
Went thru a series of different pellets at two different power levels and lo and behold the two pellets that produced the best groups were crossman premier heavies from around 1990 and rws superdomes from the same period. Other pellets that were tried were baracuda , h&n field target, and jsb exact diablo.
All things being equal some of it could be the user 🧐. All in all a good time was had.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 03, 2020, 11:36:31 PM
Finally sat down to zero the new scope on the Marauder at 30 yards. It was windy and gusty, but I feel pretty good about the data I had from before, and now I have dope to be deadly (to squirrels) from 10 to 50 yards and won't be trying any shots outside that range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 04, 2020, 12:52:39 AM
I finally got around to scoping my Diana Chaser .22, last week I noticed my rear sight adjustment screw and spring went MIA, been seeing rough service ridding around work in off road vehicles, searching so far turned up noting. I have been shooting it with open sights since I got it and was happy with them as is/was LOL.
 Well I reached into the spare scope box and pulled out an Optimums 3-9 x 32 never used, after the extra fuss to get these sighted in , I decided it was a bit loud, Canadian model, did some searching for a LDC that might work, but nothing was working out, so into the scrap bin, came up with some lamp parts and a Hatsan QE baffle and made a 4" pickle for the end with the right threads to screw on to the Chaser barrel threads, just enough to squelch the CO2 pop from a short pistol barrel and still keep it a nice compact carbine that is easy to pack along.
 Wow adding a scope to this gun made it a 10 yard 1 holer. will get some pics when my phone charges, seems every time I want to take a pic my phone is dead  ::)
 See what tomorrow brings maybe a 1 holer video for that thread ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 04, 2020, 05:32:10 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on August 04, 2020, 12:52:39 AM
I finally got around to scoping my Diana Chaser .22, last week I noticed my rear sight adjustment screw and spring went MIA, been seeing rough service ridding around work in off road vehicles, searching so far turned up noting. I have been shooting it with open sights since I got it and was happy with them as is/was LOL.
 Well I reached into the spare scope box and pulled out an Optimums 3-9 x 32 never used, after the extra fuss to get these sighted in , I decided it was a bit loud, Canadian model, did some searching for a LDC that might work, but nothing was working out, so into the scrap bin, came up with some lamp parts and a Hatsan QE baffle and made a 4" pickle for the end with the right threads to screw on to the Chaser barrel threads, just enough to squelch the CO2 pop from a short pistol barrel and still keep it a nice compact carbine that is easy to pack along.
 Wow adding a scope to this gun made it a 10 yard 1 holer. will get some pics when my phone charges, seems every time I want to take a pic my phone is dead  ::)
 See what tomorrow brings maybe a 1 holer video for that thread ;)

Highly interesting comments!

I just received an Artemis CP2 kit in .22 from Krale (had to order the Euro branded version of Diana Chaser as I couldn't find anything in the U.S. at the moment) and was wanting to try a DonnyFL Sumo on the end of it, but having a devil of a time finding out what barrel threads it has so I can get an adapter for it (my particular Sumo comes with 1/2-20 female threads). Thanks for any light you could shed on this, much appreciated.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 04, 2020, 08:46:20 AM
Quote from: mrbulk on August 04, 2020, 05:32:10 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on August 04, 2020, 12:52:39 AM
I finally got around to scoping my Diana Chaser .22, last week I noticed my rear sight adjustment screw and spring went MIA, been seeing rough service ridding around work in off road vehicles, searching so far turned up noting. I have been shooting it with open sights since I got it and was happy with them as is/was LOL.
 Well I reached into the spare scope box and pulled out an Optimums 3-9 x 32 never used, after the extra fuss to get these sighted in , I decided it was a bit loud, Canadian model, did some searching for a LDC that might work, but nothing was working out, so into the scrap bin, came up with some lamp parts and a Hatsan QE baffle and made a 4" pickle for the end with the right threads to screw on to the Chaser barrel threads, just enough to squelch the CO2 pop from a short pistol barrel and still keep it a nice compact carbine that is easy to pack along.
 Wow adding a scope to this gun made it a 10 yard 1 holer. will get some pics when my phone charges, seems every time I want to take a pic my phone is dead  ::)
 See what tomorrow brings maybe a 1 holer video for that thread ;)

Highly interesting comments!

I just received an Artemis CP2 kit in .22 from Krale (had to order the Euro branded version of Diana Chaser as I couldn't find anything in the U.S. at the moment) and was wanting to try a DonnyFL Sumo on the end of it, but having a devil of a time finding out what barrel threads it has so I can get an adapter for it (my particular Sumo comes with 1/2-20 female threads). Thanks for any light you could shed on this, much appreciated.

 I recall WesBob, member here and proprietor of airgun archery fun in Canada has or will shortly have these adapters, If I recall the threads are m10-1, or whatever lamp parts thread together with. I would think Donny FL would have them also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 04, 2020, 08:46:59 AM
Pulled the WSMR .22 out of the Plano case a couple days ago because I hadn't shot it in some time. I was pleased to see the gauge was sitting right on full charge where a apparently left it last time out. I put it up to my shoulder and instantly noticed the scope canted quite a bit. I didn't have time to fool with it at the time so I just put it away.
This morning I woke up a bit earlier than normal which gave me a few extra minutes before work to check it out. It appears that I had been swapping scopes around and just put the RWS scope on this gun and never tightened the screws or sighted it in.
I sat down at the 21yd. bench on the back deck, adjusted the cant, tightened down the rings and within 5 shots I was on my mark. I finished that mag out and loaded another with the 15.? gr GAMO Hunter domes. I put that entire mag in one hole. Impressive.
I have a thread going on this gun someplace and it looks like I need to bump it up and add to it. This is one that will stay around after the up coming downsizing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on August 04, 2020, 12:43:18 PM
That is one nice looking and apparently, great shooting rifle!  Definitely a keeper!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on August 04, 2020, 12:59:36 PM
Nice rifle Bill
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 04, 2020, 02:04:40 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on August 04, 2020, 08:46:20 AM
Quote from: mrbulk on August 04, 2020, 05:32:10 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on August 04, 2020, 12:52:39 AM
I finally got around to scoping my Diana Chaser .22, last week I noticed my rear sight adjustment screw and spring went MIA, been seeing rough service ridding around work in off road vehicles, searching so far turned up noting. I have been shooting it with open sights since I got it and was happy with them as is/was LOL.
 Well I reached into the spare scope box and pulled out an Optimums 3-9 x 32 never used, after the extra fuss to get these sighted in , I decided it was a bit loud, Canadian model, did some searching for a LDC that might work, but nothing was working out, so into the scrap bin, came up with some lamp parts and a Hatsan QE baffle and made a 4" pickle for the end with the right threads to screw on to the Chaser barrel threads, just enough to squelch the CO2 pop from a short pistol barrel and still keep it a nice compact carbine that is easy to pack along.
 Wow adding a scope to this gun made it a 10 yard 1 holer. will get some pics when my phone charges, seems every time I want to take a pic my phone is dead  ::)
 See what tomorrow brings maybe a 1 holer video for that thread ;)

Highly interesting comments!

I just received an Artemis CP2 kit in .22 from Krale (had to order the Euro branded version of Diana Chaser as I couldn't find anything in the U.S. at the moment) and was wanting to try a DonnyFL Sumo on the end of it, but having a devil of a time finding out what barrel threads it has so I can get an adapter for it (my particular Sumo comes with 1/2-20 female threads). Thanks for any light you could shed on this, much appreciated.

 I recall WesBob, member here and proprietor of airgun archery fun in Canada has or will shortly have these adapters, If I recall the threads are m10-1, or whatever lamp parts thread together with. I would think Donny FL would have them also.

Thank you kindly James, I shall look into it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arkmaker on August 04, 2020, 02:24:18 PM
I had the 850 broken down for sale, but since there was no interest, I rescoped it this morning and sited it in. It is right on now at 20 yards. So that's good. Watch out armidillo! 😁

 I also went out to the shop and finished making and installing a 1/4" butt pad extension for the Disco. I may need another 1/4" but the lop is noticeable even with just that small amount. I really like the feel of the new Boyd's Spike Camp stock, but it is/was a shorter pull than what I'm used to.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 04, 2020, 05:36:33 PM
Forgive me fellow air gunners for I have sinned. :P
Several months ago I added a scope mount to my vintage Crosman 1400 by attaching a weaver rail using the original rear sight mounting holes.  It was adequate but a little delicate.  So I decided to drill and tap the barrel for an additional mounting screw for the rail.  I removed the barrel and built a jig to hold it in my drill press.  I successfully drilled and tapped the hole and fitted the rail.  I still didn't like the security of the rail and decided to reinforce it.  I took the rail off and ran a thin bead of ASP68-401 (Adhesive Science Products 68-401, an epoxy used to glue aircraft sub-assemblies together) down the center of the barrel and screwed the rail back down.  Then I added a thin fillet of PC-7 metal reinforced epoxy (basically JB Weld) on each side of the barrel under the rail and contoured it to match. Today the epoxies have cured and I have a rock solid mounting rail that looks custom.  I agonized for a long time about using epoxy on this gun but finally decided that because the gun wasn't stock when I got it and this treatment is reversible, that I would try it.  The purist amongst us may be scandalized by what I have done but I don't care.  This gun is a tack driver that deserves a rugged, secure scope mount to wring all the accuracy possible out of it. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 04, 2020, 05:51:46 PM
Don't feel too bad, Sam. You might feel better after this read. The leather dyes I ordered came in this morning. Fed-Ex said 8:55-10:55, and they got here 10:04. I sure wish I could get Fed-Ex shipping more often. So, anyway, I remove the faux ivory grips from the JW Shootist numbered collector pistol and remove the medallions. Taping pencils to the backside of them for a handle. Put the two small jewelers screws aside. All set with a 3oz plastic cup...dang it, no rubbing alcohol in the house. Even my bottle is gone. Daughter told me it's hard to find at the store nowadays. I'm starting to feel like Raymond in Rainman. Go in the back yard and yell, sonofabiiiiiii...!@#$#$#%&*^&%$##$! Then I lost one of the tiny screws from the RS grip to boot. It should be on the desk, but can't even find it on me or the floor. I hope I saved those screws from the black grips I replaced on the other one. Dang it, I could've been done already and working on the video.
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 04, 2020, 06:22:26 PM
Len.  At our age I find the two most useful tools on my desk are a magnifying glass and a magnet.    ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 05, 2020, 11:56:12 AM
Put a laser on the 3.0 Bug-a-Salt.
CP but good enough..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 05, 2020, 12:04:58 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on August 05, 2020, 11:56:12 AM
Put a laser on the 3.0 Bug-a-Salt.
CP but good enough..
I just gotta know.  What are you hunting with a laser sighted Bug-a-Salt? :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 05, 2020, 12:24:51 PM
Anything with small wings.
But..after seeing a youTube video, I will leave the yellow jackets alone.
I did a comparison just now, of shot patterns
1.0 vs 3.0
I put the new Bug-a-Salt, salt in both.
Took a few warm up shots to prepare.
Clearly the 3.0 has a denser pattern.
You can enlarge the photo for a better resolution
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 05, 2020, 12:37:01 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on August 05, 2020, 12:24:51 PM
Anything with small wings.
But..after seeing a youTube video, I will leave the yellow jackets alone.
I did a comparison just now, of shot patterns
1.0 vs 3.0
I put the new Bug-a-Salt, salt in both.
Took a few warm up shots to prepare.
Clearly the 3.0 has a denser pattern.
You can enlarge the photo for a better resolution

Since I pulled my old barn down I haven't had a problem with carpenter bees.  If they return that would be a cool solution.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 05, 2020, 01:00:29 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on August 04, 2020, 12:43:18 PM
That is one nice looking and apparently, great shooting rifle!  Definitely a keeper!
Thanks Paul and Don.
Paul, that is one of the ones I got from you. The other one is in pieces on the bench waiting for upgrade parts. I think I want to put a side lever breech setup on that one.
I noticed the TP on them are red. Are those upgraded Tp? And what other upgrades did you install in those two guns.... if you remember.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on August 05, 2020, 05:50:43 PM
Quote from: avator on August 05, 2020, 01:00:29 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on August 04, 2020, 12:43:18 PM
That is one nice looking and apparently, great shooting rifle!  Definitely a keeper!
Thanks Paul and Don.
Paul, that is one of the ones I got from you. The other one is in pieces on the bench waiting for upgrade parts. I think I want to put a side lever breech setup on that one.
I noticed the TP on them are red. Are those upgraded Tp? And what other upgrades did you install in those two guns.... if you remember.

Yes, I don't remember the size, but both of them had upgraded TP's Hammer Springs, Hammer Spring adjusters and triggers.  I think that's about it, but who knows, that was a while ago!  Looking forward to seeing your next creation and I'm glad I was able to contribute to the transitions with the foundations!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 05, 2020, 06:07:36 PM
Got the Marauder out early. Thought I would try to add some numbers to my dope, and just when I had finished firing some shots at thirty yards just to check zero when the wind picked up and started swirling around.  >:( Not much point to trying to add any numbers today. Still had fun shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 05, 2020, 06:22:38 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on August 05, 2020, 05:50:43 PM
Quote from: avator on August 05, 2020, 01:00:29 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on August 04, 2020, 12:43:18 PM
That is one nice looking and apparently, great shooting rifle!  Definitely a keeper!
Thanks Paul and Don.
Paul, that is one of the ones I got from you. The other one is in pieces on the bench waiting for upgrade parts. I think I want to put a side lever breech setup on that one.
I noticed the TP on them are red. Are those upgraded Tp? And what other upgrades did you install in those two guns.... if you remember.

Yes, I don't remember the size, but both of them had upgraded TP's Hammer Springs, Hammer Spring adjusters and triggers.  I think that's about it, but who knows, that was a while ago!  Looking forward to seeing your next creation and I'm glad I was able to contribute to the transitions with the foundations!
Thanks... I knew you added some upgrades but I wasn't sure of all of them. As far as those. the only thing I've changed was adding a knob for the power adjuster to replace the Allen type screws. I may drill and tap a set screw to lock the PA once adjusted. I did a quick search for side lever breeches.... very much out of my price range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 05, 2020, 08:27:32 PM
Deposited $200 in the "Fun money account" takes me to $450... still a long ways to go for my next purchase.  ::)

Sold another gun on the classifieds to get me closer... "Sold pending funds" I got it all packed and ready to ship safe and sound.

Awaiting "Ship To" info.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZuV6L428NA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZuV6L428NA)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bryan Heimann on August 05, 2020, 08:33:37 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 05, 2020, 08:27:32 PM
Deposited $200 in the "Fun money account" takes me to $450... still a long ways to go for my next purchase.  ::)

Lol Every time I get close to $300-$400 something happens and I have to pay for something else!

But there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 05, 2020, 09:25:18 PM
Bryan... There has been many Side Track temptations ... especially in the "classifieds".
But for once I am trying to stand fast.
Keep my eye on the prize.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 05, 2020, 09:29:37 PM
  The other day( maybe a week ago) I saw Hoosier Daddy was thinking of putting his  Crosman PC77 up for sale.  Think I told him "Don't do it!'
 I have a PC77 that is all stock, except for a beautiful walnut stock my friend in the state of Washington made for it. 
 So kept thinking about that.    And then this Umarex pistol scope comes up.  Heck yeah I want one for the P17.

 After putting it on, I had to keep tweaking it to the left.... ( in my mind I keep thinking about that plastic dovetail...)
 I had a red dot on it before and that was fine.
   Tonight, all H*ck broke loose!    I sat down at the dining room table(work bench)  and started robbing Lego parts. 
 I was planning on a little "thinning"and why not put all the good parts on and make a nicer pistol.

Here's a before..
(http://i.imgur.com/IvcBNmn.jpg) (https://imgur.com/IvcBNmn)


and here's after....
(http://i.imgur.com/IoT5KMt.jpg) (https://imgur.com/IoT5KMt)

Still stock internals for now. Robbed some parts from the old 1377 RC carbine
 Baker Aluminum breech, modded Mk177-010 barrel cut to 12 inches, LDC and barrel adapter. alchemy pivot pin.
 ...and that new scope to try!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 05, 2020, 09:45:57 PM
You DAWG!  ;)
NICE Build of bits and pieces!!!
Yes, you convinced me the 1377 of mine will stay (for now)... and the RWS scope went on the Listone Victor pistol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 05, 2020, 10:11:44 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 05, 2020, 09:45:57 PM
You DAWG!  ;)
NICE Build of bits and pieces!!!
Yes, you convinced me the 1377 of mine will stay (for now)... and the RWS scope went on the Listone Victor pistol.


Scott, seeing your PC 77 again was my inspiration! 
 Had to cannibalize my 1377 RC a bit, but I thought it was worth it.
It's back together tool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 06, 2020, 07:22:57 AM
 .....too. That was supposed to be "too".
   that  Listone is a neat looking pistol.  How many shots and how fast?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on August 06, 2020, 07:39:43 AM
Yesterday, I finally did it. I dropped an air rifle on my cement floor in the garage. I have left the squirrels alone all summer, and they’re ganging up on me. Early, before I left for work, I caught 3 on the bird feeders. So I loaded the Octane Elite with an H&N FTT 14.66gr. and, from about 30 meters, dropped the bravest of the 3. When I went to get him he was still breathing and I was po’d at myself for his lights not being out. He was a big male and I went back to get my QB78D to put him down. I loaded it and rested it horizontal but scope up across an open top box so I could close the pellet tin, as I’ve been known to forget and leave them open on the bench. As I’m screwing the lid closed, the rifle rolls off and I caught the shoulder stock with my boot, but the tip of the barrel hit the floor. I was way more po’d now. I dispatch the squirrel at point blank, go back and load another pellet, shot a spinner at 15 meters and put it back in its case. Figured I should’ve left the darn squirrels alone, perhaps there’s no real damage or POA to POI shift, we’ll have to shoot it Sunday to see. Got home from work about 8:30 and what do I see? Left the lid off the pellet tin anyway! Should’ve left them squirrels alone till work slows down!  >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2020, 01:14:50 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 06, 2020, 07:22:57 AM
.....too. That was supposed to be "too".
   that  Listone is a neat looking pistol.  How many shots and how fast?

"A lot and Slow"

I would have to recheck, but if memory serves me correct (not usually) it was 55-60 shots per cart but less than 500 ft/s.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=158819 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=158819)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 06, 2020, 02:00:20 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on August 06, 2020, 07:39:43 AM
Yesterday, I finally did it. I dropped an air rifle on my cement floor in the garage. I have left the squirrels alone all summer, and they’re ganging up on me. Early, before I left for work, I caught 3 on the bird feeders. So I loaded the Octane Elite with an H&N FTT 14.66gr. and, from about 30 meters, dropped the bravest of the 3. When I went to get him he was still breathing and I was po’d at myself for his lights not being out. He was a big male and I went back to get my QB78D to put him down. I loaded it and rested it horizontal but scope up across an open top box so I could close the pellet tin, as I’ve been known to forget and leave them open on the bench. As I’m screwing the lid closed, the rifle rolls off and I caught the shoulder stock with my boot, but the tip of the barrel hit the floor. I was way more po’d now. I dispatch the squirrel at point blank, go back and load another pellet, shot a spinner at 15 meters and put it back in its case. Figured I should’ve left the darn squirrels alone, perhaps there’s no real damage or POA to POI shift, we’ll have to shoot it Sunday to see. Got home from work about 8:30 and what do I see? Left the lid off the pellet tin anyway! Should’ve left them squirrels alone till work slows down!  >:(

I hope your rifle is OK!  I'm sorry for your pain, but you had me laughing as I was reading your post.  Thank you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 06, 2020, 03:07:28 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2020, 01:14:50 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 06, 2020, 07:22:57 AM
.....too. That was supposed to be "too".
   that  Listone is a neat looking pistol.  How many shots and how fast?

"A lot and Slow"

I would have to recheck, but if memory serves me correct (not usually) it was 55-60 shots per cart but less than 500 ft/s.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=158819 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=158819)


So definitely precision target shooting!  Awesome! 


I went further with the PC77 today.    The old 1377 RC had a modded brass valve in it.
 Modded as in I had put in shorter poppet and longer spring,so a little more volume.
 I swapped them. The PC77 now has the brass valve, and the RC has an aluminum.
The aluminum was getting a bit leaky(?) so I'll reseal that at a later date.

Now, with the brass, I have to cock the PC77 or it won't take air.
Maybe the stem or hammer length is  a bit longer, from the aluminum...
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 06, 2020, 04:49:27 PM
I finished the first of the two silent pellet traps I have been making.  Sanded, stained, clear coated with the duct seal installed.

Hopefully, I can figure out how to post the pics.


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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on August 06, 2020, 11:17:50 PM
Quote from: mwgm2020 on August 06, 2020, 04:49:27 PM
I finished the first of the two silent pellet traps I have been making.  Sanded, stained, clear coated with the duct seal installed.

Hopefully, I can figure out how to post the pics.


Looks good, Stephen! I’m sure my rifle’s fine... lesson learned trying to multi-task and fit something in while being so busy at work. Monday morning there were 11 squirrels on and around those feeders. Once work slows down, I’m going to start filling my freezer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 08, 2020, 01:50:41 AM
 OK is this another part of the addiction  ???
 Tonight my cousin stopped buy , he used to live in the same town as me during the last repression, so we had way too much time to shoot our Beeman dual cals in his 18 yard basement range I coaxed him to set up  ;) Thank You Thank you. He has seen and shot maybe 1/2 of my assortment, and some time ago he took a shinning to my XISCO Sentry, well I let him shoot it now after modding  ;D ;)
 Anywho this is probably not about that and may never be again LOL

 What it is about is I set him up with my .22 Freedom and some slugs , he has  good .22 pellets for it that I gave him for his .50 B-day maybe 5 + years ago., dang I'm gittin oldish   :-\
 
 .22 ATN Freedom was being neglected by me with all the classics I want to shoot Etc.
 Been 6  months since i took it out of it's hard case "case included  along with silicone 30 wt oil and a promise to refill  when needed,along with lifetime I will fix it warranty  ;)
 
 Nice to see it get a regular  guy to shoot it and enjoy, I will be getting performance reports and critter kill updates in return.  8)

 Opsi I think I forgot to send him some tin slugs for his old Beeman .22 springer.   ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Long_Gun_Dallas on August 08, 2020, 03:10:40 AM
Re-homed my 2x pistol scope.  Has great eye relief using the carbine stock, and holding at arm's length.  Pretty pleased.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 08, 2020, 08:06:27 AM
Outstanding James!

Feels good don't it.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 08, 2020, 09:57:51 AM
James, that was a great thing you did.

Stephen, excellent looking pellet traps.

Dallas, that is a sweet looking pistol. Not a big pistol shooter (just ask my sons, I own a total of ONE  ;)).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 08, 2020, 04:20:04 PM
Took out the old Beeman C1... been a long time but DANG....
This svelte little carbine shoots so hard it is like a Sledge Hammer for a vintage Springer!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 09, 2020, 07:29:09 PM
 a couple of days ago I swapped a bunch of stuff around on the Lego guns to make my PC77 as good as it could be.

well......just took everything apart again, ::) and put it all on the 1377 RC. It works so much better.

The PC77 is now completely stock, just like I bought it at Walmart 10 years ago.

That brass valve in the RC works much better where it belongs. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arkmaker on August 10, 2020, 04:54:08 AM
Heat and humidity is back here in SW Tennessee, so not much shooting.


But I did sit down to shoot a few mags out of the 850. Still on target at 20 yards. Groups of less than 3/8" and I still haven't found the right pellet. I like this shooter more every time I shoot it. 😃
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: happymecanic on August 10, 2020, 06:05:45 AM
I made a small ''trial'' batch of adjustable pistons for the XP4/P17/HW40 pistols. 3 in brass (already sold) and 2 in aluminum.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on August 10, 2020, 06:39:58 AM
Yesterday afternoon it got real hot out, but I had a minute, so I took the QB78D out just to see where it was hitting. I shot a 10 shot group and a 5 shot group at 15 meters. The gun is fine, I shot it off a front and rear bag. Whew! I’m glad.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 10, 2020, 03:34:52 PM
  Today was tinkering with the Crosman 2200.   That scope that came with it was junk. He had a Ruger BlackHawk for sale too, that it may have been tried on.   Scope was almost maxed out left. As I was trying to do something with it I got a surprise. Had my wife take a look through it... "what's wrong with this picture"?   The reticle had canted about twenty degrees to the right.. while I was fooling with it. Tossed it.

So threw on the Centerpoint again, and as I was sighting it in it occurred to me that it sounded different sometimes.
 Same number of pumps.   I changed out the original pump cup for a new. Now it's quite loud.

also examined the bore /crown again. Used a small pick,feeling around down inside a bit and may have found a burr.?

carefully worked that out, and now waiting for another try out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 10, 2020, 05:25:28 PM
Finally finished my pellet trap made from a $6.00 IKEA small wood box.

Got the idea to put duct seal in there after reading about the ones mwgm2020 made above.

But I was lazy and instead of building an enclosure I repurposed that IKEA box as it was 12"x9"x6" and the perfect size for targets printed on 8-1/2"x11" copier paper.

Couldn't decide how to attach the paper target, at first I tried magnets but that involved separate pieces of steel to trap the paper target between the steel and the magnets.

So I found the "Hangman Clip Strip" online and ordered it. Eliminated the need for clips or magnets and anything else needing two hands to attach/detach paper targets: https://hangmanproducts.com/products/the-clip-strip?variant=379181827 (https://hangmanproducts.com/products/the-clip-strip?variant=379181827)

I left the steel backer plate the original (tall) size, it fit perfect inside the IKEA box width-wise and the height might come in handy if I ever need it for something else.

Ready to shoot some pellets this afternoon...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 10, 2020, 05:26:25 PM
Wouldn't let me post all the pics, so here's a few more. The last pic is of the steel backing plate that I was shooting into while waiting for the duct seal and Hangman Clip to arrive. It got dented slightly but far from getting penetrated by anything, will be a secure backing plate for sure.

I left the wrapping on the fronts of the duct seal bricks and just peeled away the backs and adjoining sides so they would stick securely.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 10, 2020, 05:34:16 PM
Quote from: mrbulk on August 10, 2020, 05:26:25 PM
Wouldn't let me post all the pics, so here's a few more. The last pic is of the steel backing plate that I was shooting into while waiting for the duct seal and Hangman Clip to arrive. It got dented slightly but far from getting penetrated by anything, will be a secure backing plate for sure.

I left the wrapping on the fronts of the duct seal bricks and just peeled away the backs and adjoining sides so they would stick securely.
Very nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 10, 2020, 05:59:16 PM
Finished and posted part three of my series of faux ivory grip antiquing videos. Looks like I finally found the right combination this time? I'll list it in my, I wanna be a cowboy thread in the Back Room forum.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 10, 2020, 06:13:06 PM
That'll work. I like it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 10, 2020, 06:28:21 PM
I was hoping someone would get something out of this three-video series. It all started with an idea for two things I already had in stock. Then, seeing how things reacted together, one thing lead to another till I finally hit on the right combination. So it was definitely a process.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 10, 2020, 07:15:08 PM
Yesterday laid out a 20-yard range in 5-yard increments, reset and re-zeroed the scope.  I then made a Dope Sheet for changes over, in elevation for every 5 yards shooting  JSB Hades pellets. 

I then shot 6 mags of CPHP's using the hades zero.  The CPHP's POI is very close to the Hades POI, but not as consistent,  which is good because they are so much cheaper.  I can practice with the CPHP's and shoot the Hades when it gets serious.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 10, 2020, 08:34:51 PM
Quote from: mwgm2020 on August 10, 2020, 07:15:08 PM
Yesterday laid out a 20-yard range in 5-yard increments, reset and re-zeroed the scope.  I then made a Dope Sheet for changes over, in elevation for every 5 yards shooting  JSB Hades pellets. 

I then shot 6 mags of CPHP's using the hades zero.  The CPHP's POI is very close to the Hades POI, but not as consistent,  which is good because they are so much cheaper.  I can practice with the CPHP's and shoot the Hades when it gets serious.

The dope sheet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arkmaker on August 10, 2020, 08:57:11 PM
I've been steering at my 140 stock and trying to figure out exactly how I'm going to make it fit my 2400kt. Should not be to bad a retro fit.
I'll have to deal with this bolt dimple at some point.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TreeburnerCT on August 10, 2020, 09:15:31 PM
Today I brought my Hatsan Flash wood stock into work and 3D scanned it using our Artec3D Space Spider 3D scanner.  I then took the resulting model and uploaded it to Thingiverse for all to use and enjoy!  I'm going to use the model to have my boss cut me it in three pieces with alternating grain direction from a nice pretty piece of wood and will make a wood laminate stock for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Long_Gun_Dallas on August 11, 2020, 02:56:34 AM
Quote from: KevinJBrown on August 08, 2020, 09:57:51 AM


Dallas, that is a sweet looking pistol. Not a big pistol shooter (just ask my sons, I own a total of ONE  ;)).

I'm still shocked how well it came out, being a cheap chinese thing.  I wasnt much of a pistol shooter either, but I've been enjoying the challenge lately.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 11, 2020, 07:31:41 PM
I pulled out the rifle I've shot the most with in my life. My D48B. God I love this gun... But I pulled it out to try something new to me. Shooting from a stick I picked up on sale at WalMart. Wow! Now there's a whole new skill set to master!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 12, 2020, 05:04:08 PM
My CZ SLAVIA 618 arrived today and I made the new front sight for it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYNnXnny/20200812-125208.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKWD10nc)
It was shooting way high with the short piece of screw that was used before,  with this I got it sighted in dead on at 10yds.
Maybe not target dead on, but I can hit the little metal chicken every time and that's good enough for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sharpend on August 12, 2020, 07:49:34 PM
Today I zeroed in the new optic for the Talon P .25 --- a USO TS-12X MHR FFP. This scope just made a convert to first focal plane scopes of me. It is suweeeet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 12, 2020, 08:01:03 PM
Put a rare QB-58 on the classifieds here on GTA.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=176895.msg156002375#msg156002375 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=176895.msg156002375#msg156002375)

Pains me and I already have sellers remorse... She's a Beauty!  :P
Every other time I thought about selling it, I took it out and shot it then said "Nope... It's a keeper"
But it just sets in the case and I need the funds.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on August 14, 2020, 02:22:55 PM
Re-sealed my little bb popper  Daisy Powermaster 35 today. I had more than enough o-rings to take care of it. Real easy to do now it's shooting like new again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on August 14, 2020, 02:56:24 PM
Bagged another yellow beaked devil.

The amazing little 853 struck again. :)

At first, "hunting" quick moving targets was tough to impossible with the stock target diopter, too small to acquire the dark targets. So I took it out. The resulting ghost ring works great now!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 14, 2020, 07:11:35 PM
Quote from: Fate on August 14, 2020, 02:56:24 PM
Bagged another yellow beaked devil.

The amazing little 853 struck again. :)

At first, "hunting" quick moving targets was tough to impossible with the stock target diopter, too small to acquire the dark targets. So I took it out. The resulting ghost ring works great now!

Reading your post makes me realize I sure miss my Daisy. It was wood stocked and the name was _53, it ended in "53" but forget if the first number was 7 or 8...but it wasn't a fancy competition model or anything, came with a miserably graunchy trigger if I recall, but yes it was always ready, one pump, always consistent, always putting that critical first shot right where all the shots usually go (from within a reasonably few feet away)...I remember I scoped it(!) for brown sparrows and roaches (the B-52 sized ones we always had in Hawaii) and lizards, and recall removing the substantial hooded globe sight up front, etc. when mounting the scope - so hey, what model do you think I may have had, Jeff?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 14, 2020, 07:27:24 PM
Blew a Sh!t-ton of hard earned money on a new released Benji Kratos....
Hope I made a good call.
#buyersremose
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 07:31:27 PM
I gave Wes at AirgunArcheryFun a call this morning, and he helped me pick a scope. Can't wait to get it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 14, 2020, 08:01:41 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 07:31:27 PM
I gave Wes at AirgunArcheryFun a call this morning, and he helped me pick a scope. Can't wait to get it!

What did you choose?
I LOVE my VT-2 6-24X44 SF with the wheel and shade
Wish I could get another!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:04:02 PM
I ended up ordering the Discovery HS 6-24x50. It had the features I primarily wanted. Namely an illuminated reticle...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:07:13 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:04:02 PM
I ended up ordering the Discovery HS 6-24x50. It had the features I primarily wanted. Namely FFP, and an illuminated reticle...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 14, 2020, 08:31:45 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:07:13 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:04:02 PM
I ended up ordering the Discovery HS 6-24x50. It had the features I primarily wanted. Namely FFP, and an illuminated reticle...
I don't mean to sound like I'm dissing anyone but could you fellows explain to me why you like illuminated reticles?  I don't get them.  I'm wondering if it is something to do with my cataracts? ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 14, 2020, 09:27:07 PM
Blowpipe Sam, a Rarely used feature, that may come in handy in low light situations, hard not to find scope without it these days.
 DevilsLuck I have that same scope pretty clear glass for the cost, forget what gun it is on at the moment  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 09:35:45 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 14, 2020, 08:31:45 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:07:13 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:04:02 PM
I ended up ordering the Discovery HS 6-24x50. It had the features I primarily wanted. Namely FFP, and an illuminated reticle...
I don't mean to sound like I'm dissing anyone but could you fellows explain to me why you like illuminated reticles?  I don't get them.  I'm wondering if it is something to do with my cataracts? ???
For me;Low light target shooting, and pesting requires illuminated reticles, because the non-illuminated reticles get "lost" in the background darkness...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 14, 2020, 09:48:55 PM
  Stopped by my local gun shop today. I have a couple of items there on consignment, I checked on.

A week ago he called me in to have a look at a couple of old airguns so one had dropped off to him. Old Daisy 880 and a Crosman 180.
Both suffering from neglect, both needing at least seals.   

Today he gave them to me. Get em out of here. 
 So tonight had two successes, got the both up and running.   
    Pics at some point... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 15, 2020, 12:34:42 PM
  Here ya go!   

(http://i.imgur.com/0jrrG5O.jpg) (https://imgur.com/0jrrG5O)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2020, 12:44:31 PM
Nice Score Wendell !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2020, 12:52:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 14, 2020, 08:31:45 PM
I don't mean to sound like I'm dissing anyone but could you fellows explain to me why you like illuminated reticles?  I don't get them.  I'm wondering if it is something to do with my cataracts? ???

I always wake up before the sun.
Just today I had Maxine out at sunrise to shoot while it was still cool and calm.
Turned on the illuminated recticle and fired away.

This evening may be a repeat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 15, 2020, 01:57:38 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 09:35:45 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 14, 2020, 08:31:45 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:07:13 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:04:02 PM
I ended up ordering the Discovery HS 6-24x50. It had the features I primarily wanted. Namely FFP, and an illuminated reticle...
I don't mean to sound like I'm dissing anyone but could you fellows explain to me why you like illuminated reticles?  I don't get them.  I'm wondering if it is something to do with my cataracts? ???
For me;Low light target shooting, and pesting requires illuminated reticles, because the non-illuminated reticles get "lost" in the background darkness...
Okay.  It has got to be my poor eyesight/cataracts.  I have two IR scopes.  A cheap CP  and a Nikon.  The IR feature is useless on the CP.  Only usable at the lowest setting on the Nikon or the glare from the IR blinds me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2020, 03:22:14 PM
What airgun related did you do today?

Shopping a scope for my next gun.
I swear that is more mind boggling than picking out a gun!
I like my Hawke and Discovery... even the C/P TAG... I have a few of the Kruger "Ebay Bulk Buy" still in the box... but this gun deserves something special.
"Champaign taste with a Beer wallet".
 :o ::) :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 15, 2020, 04:24:23 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2020, 03:22:14 PM
What airgun related did you do today?

Shopping a scope for my next gun.
I swear that is more mind boggling than picking out a gun!
I like my Hawke and Discovery... even the C/P TAG... I have a few of the Kruger "Ebay Bulk Buy" still in the box... but this gun deserves something special.
"Champaign taste with a Beer wallet".
 :o ::) :P
:) Warm beer at that LOL;)

 Been dodging rain showers here hoping to get some cooler range time today,and have a fridge on the fritz , being replaced under warranty, but delayed due to covid, old one is working this week, so beer went back in it.
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2020, 05:33:41 PM
It's not warm... it's as cool as the garage floor. About 80 degrees today.
OK... I guess that is warm.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 15, 2020, 05:52:56 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2020, 12:44:31 PM
Nice Score Wendell !!!


Thanks Scott!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 15, 2020, 05:56:41 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2020, 03:22:14 PM
What airgun related did you do today?

Shopping a scope for my next gun.
I swear that is more mind boggling than picking out a gun!
I like my Hawke and Discovery... even the C/P TAG... I have a few of the Kruger "Ebay Bulk Buy" still in the box... but this gun deserves something special.
"Champaign taste with a Beer wallet".
 :o ::) :P
Do you know what your next gun will be?  That would affect my options.  I'm a couple of scopes behind.  I've been snitching scopes off of my neglected powder burners.  I just ordered another fixed 4X Leapers.  I really like that scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 15, 2020, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 14, 2020, 08:31:45 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:07:13 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 14, 2020, 08:04:02 PM
I ended up ordering the Discovery HS 6-24x50. It had the features I primarily wanted. Namely FFP, and an illuminated reticle...
I don't mean to sound like I'm dissing anyone but could you fellows explain to me why you like illuminated reticles?  I don't get them.  I'm wondering if it is something to do with my cataracts? ???
Carter, I used to think illuminated reticle were a gimmick, that is until I started shooting rabbits in my yard in the low light or dark conditions (only a couple times).  I can usually see The animal but can’t make out the reticle so the illumination really makes seeing it possible in the right conditions.  I passed on a couple because I couldn’t tell where I was actually aiming without illumination. 
I also shoot at targets at night sometimes.  I’ll use a halogen work light and extension cord to shine on the target and illumination helps there too but not so needed with the bright light. 
I have a couple scopes with illumination.  One is on the Streamline (Hawke) and the other is on my QB78 repeater (UTG).  Only the Streamline is a killer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 15, 2020, 06:14:15 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 15, 2020, 05:52:56 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2020, 12:44:31 PM
Nice Score Wendell !!!


Thanks Scott!
+1 💥👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 15, 2020, 06:15:10 PM
I decided I didn't like where the level was on my scope so I took the whole thing off and started from the rails to move the whole thing around. Put everything back together inside and then took it out. I didn't even have to move the level based on the plumb line.  ;D Then I shot it a little to see how I had done. The ones at the center bull are the first five at 30 yards (zero). Then the next five at the reactive target are at 55 yards with my dead calm scope dope just to make sure of what I was seeing. The wind was around 6mph from almost straight behind me with significant gusting. I hope that explains the stringing and the flyers, and not my lousy shooting.  ::) I'll wait for a little calmer day to reset my zero. I really have had a long string of windy days to practice my wind estimation with this gun and pellets.
A plus is that now I can use my side wheel - the level was kinda in the way before. part of the reason I wanted to move it. The other reason was to put it behind the rear mount instead of in front of it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 15, 2020, 06:31:41 PM
 Thought I would shoot my ATI Liberty .177 the first to reach a consumer to the best of my knowledge. Well think I will be making a new poppet due to the fact it was empty when I looked at the gauge, and when adding air it was hissing out of the gun, few shot cycles did not slow things down much at all, winter project no time to tinker, when I want to shoot whenever possible this time of year. :(
 Still have my .22 ATI wood stock, holding air right to the top ready to go though  ;D Will oil it up on the outside because it might rain on me yet today, that or dang too many guns to decide on, maybe take the .25 Bull Boss out for a few also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 15, 2020, 06:33:52 PM
We're so sorry, uncle Albert. But we haven't done a bloody thing all day. We're so sorry, uncle Albert. But we're so easily drawn away!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 15, 2020, 06:47:06 PM
Quote from: bReTt on August 15, 2020, 06:14:15 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 15, 2020, 05:52:56 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2020, 12:44:31 PM
Nice Score Wendell !!!


Thanks Scott!
+1 💥👍


Thanks,Brett!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 16, 2020, 07:19:05 PM
Tak walded a stend for the bew Targt for tha Karatos... shouldw wore a helmst. :-\
DANG the litet...IM seein spotz


LOL jus\\st kiddimg..I bllionk fister...Or myaybe nut.


 ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 16, 2020, 08:51:03 PM
Wait what?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on August 16, 2020, 08:54:59 PM
Drooled on my keyboard while looking at vintage air guns on Ebay. No clicky today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 16, 2020, 09:44:49 PM
I got caught up on this post. Then I pondered the nature of tea and butter pie, seeing spots, and drooling.  Like gazing too long into the refrigerator it is pointless and wastes energy.  Just a moment of exhausted free association at the end of my work week. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 17, 2020, 04:27:20 PM
I put a sling swivel on the 2300S today.
Why?
Not for a sling.
So I can use the neat bipods/tripod Rich over at the CAPOF sent me..
What do you think?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 17, 2020, 09:37:11 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on August 17, 2020, 04:27:20 PM
I put a sling swivel on the 2300S today.
Why?
Not for a sling.
So I can use the neat bipods/tripod Rich over at the CAPOF sent me..
What do you think?
Very nice Frank!  Now everyone is jealous
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 17, 2020, 09:40:30 PM
My sling swivel mounts came in today from Midway USA so I installed them on my HW77K.  Now I'm waiting for the sling to give it a try. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 18, 2020, 06:52:40 AM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on August 17, 2020, 04:27:20 PM
I put a sling swivel on the 2300S today.
Why?
Not for a sling.
So I can use the neat bipods/tripod Rich over at the CAPOF sent me..
What do you think?

Very sexy Frank!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on August 18, 2020, 07:06:56 AM
Now that's got me to thinking.....

A proper hole and a sling stud...

And I can have a bipod on my slingshot!!

Why didn't I think of this sooner. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 18, 2020, 08:13:04 AM
Quote from: Fate on August 18, 2020, 07:06:56 AM
Now that's got me to thinking.....

A proper hole and a sling stud...

And I can have a bipod on my slingshot!!

Why didn't I think of this sooner. ;D

 Or a sling ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on August 18, 2020, 12:17:34 PM
I got an Amish hand-made buffalo hide sling for my model #70 Pellgun. Amazon I think it was. It would fit a 160 Pellgun or HW easily. I'm thinking of getting one for my RWS 320M (HW80 copy).
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/onmeDR.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmonmeDRj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/RfxJKx.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnRfxJKxj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 18, 2020, 01:17:35 PM
I've got sling studs  on my walking stick.  Think how cool that would look with a bipod!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WilsonLR on August 18, 2020, 07:40:22 PM
My childhood Daisy Model 99 arrived back from a 2 month stay at Baker Airgun's home for old Daisy's. Now where did I keep those BB's for the last 50 years?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 18, 2020, 08:16:17 PM
I looked a 13 mph with 20 mph gusts and started cooking cookies for the grand-kids. Some days shootings just isn't meant to be. And I really want to get my zero reset.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 18, 2020, 08:18:16 PM
 Fidgeting the trigger a little better on the Crosman 180. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on August 18, 2020, 08:37:19 PM
AA 7.33, Daisy Precision Max, Predator GTO 6.79, and Daisy/Winchester 7.56 HP, pellets arrived along w/ a Pinty reflex dot sight and a picatinny rail. I put the rail and the sight on my Daisy 408 and sighted it in at 10M using the Daisy wadcutters.

Makes a world of difference. That Daisy 408 is quickly becoming my 'fun gun'.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 18, 2020, 10:12:49 PM
Unboxed my new Benji Kratos...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on August 19, 2020, 06:51:39 AM
Nice, Scott! What caliber? I didn’t think that was going to be in for a while.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on August 19, 2020, 06:52:38 AM
Put up a bunch of little white dots with a White Out pen.

Replaced them one by one with holes courtesy of Mrod.

Cut up an Irwin 8" C clamp and put some holes in it.

Busy day with my air guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lwhaples on August 19, 2020, 08:40:52 AM
Was given two air rifles. A China made Beeman and a Remington Express with a broken spring.Hope to get the Beeman on paper today.Mounted a scope this morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 19, 2020, 11:50:01 AM
Quote from: lwhaples on August 19, 2020, 08:40:52 AM
Was given two air rifles. A China made Beeman and a Remington Express with a broken spring.Hope to get the Beeman on paper today.Mounted a scope this morning.

Nice going!  and good luck with them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 20, 2020, 06:43:19 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on August 19, 2020, 06:51:39 AM
Nice, Scott! What caliber? I didn’t think that was going to be in for a while.

John. It's in .22.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on August 20, 2020, 08:22:34 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 20, 2020, 06:43:19 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on August 19, 2020, 06:51:39 AM
Nice, Scott! What caliber? I didn’t think that was going to be in for a while.

John. It's in .22.

Thought so. Looking forward to hear how you do with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 20, 2020, 09:29:07 AM
Finally got a chance with little wind >3mph to zero my scope mounting. Last seven shots were even after official sunrise ;D
Also sent the Trailscout back to PA for warranty repair due to leak (never could get a repair manual or parts list).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on August 20, 2020, 09:57:05 AM
Double checked to see if my order shipped... LoL !

Hasn't even arrived yet at the store yet !

Funny how time seem to drag when you want something to happen.

Later
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 20, 2020, 04:26:57 PM
I was out in the yard this morning pummeling metal silhouette targets with my RIM.  I've just found a new pellet that shoots very well in this gun and I was picking them off at 25 yards.  When my estranged brother stopped by.  He's trying to get along with me so I extended the olive branch.  I invited him to shoot he Ruger but he declined saying that he "didn't want to break my little toy".  I shrugged and popped a couple more targets and he starts getting interested.  We talked Tank gunnery for a little bit (our only common ground), then he opined that he would try the RIM out.  After three shots and three misses he declared that it was "junk like all air rifles" and handed it back to me.  We parted amicably.  He is a former Marine and an excellent shot but air guns will always be toys to him. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 20, 2020, 11:31:33 PM
 Waiting on airgun parts , do not need them yet, winter project pre planning :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 20, 2020, 11:52:58 PM
Mounted a new scope on my HW77K and remounted the front sling clamp with some thread lock along with adding some thread lock to the trigger weight screw since it kept backing out and causing the gun to fire when the safety was pushed off. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 21, 2020, 07:45:32 AM
I took the scope off of my TX, so I can mount my new discovery scope on it. I’ll have to finish mounting when I get home...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 21, 2020, 08:25:41 AM
I called in work and spent one of my vacation days. How is that airgun related? How do you think it's airgun related?.... hehehe
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: happymecanic on August 22, 2020, 08:10:53 AM
Converted my Umarex Colt SAA to .22 calibre with a one-piece barrel, getting 343 fps with JSB Exact Jumbo 14.35 grains pellets with no valve mods yet. Umarex or Crosman really should offer a .22 cal. revolver IMO, I'm sure they would sell.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 22, 2020, 04:04:17 PM
    Everything went back onto the newer PC77 from the 1377 RC today.   I even resealed the aluminum valve in the PC.

Also scored some pellets!    The guy I got the 2200 magnum Crosman from a couple weeks back was having another yard sale.
 I stopped and asked about pellets.   I came away with two 400 tins of .22 Piranha's and one 500 tin of .22 CPHP. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on August 22, 2020, 11:25:53 PM
On call this weekend, but, before I went to work, I swapped out the broken Simmons scope for the new UTG 2-16x44 on the DPMS A4. Got it leveled and locked down. Only got to take one shot with it, hopefully I’ll zero it tomorrow early morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 23, 2020, 12:39:56 AM
I sat beside the rifle on the bench and answered phone calls from the grand kids as the sun went down. And watched the target get dim in the (not very) distance. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 23, 2020, 03:07:20 AM
Quote from: KevinJBrown on August 23, 2020, 12:39:56 AM
I sat beside the rifle on the bench and answered phone calls from the grand kids as the sun went down. And watched the target get dim in the (not very) distance. ;D

Bravo. Indeed there are few things more important than airguns. But just a few.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on August 23, 2020, 12:23:47 PM
Headed to the Mail Box... approximately 2 miles down the road.
Hoping to find my new Iron Sights and some targets, been waiting a couple of weeks or so, to get it from Amazon.

Now if Crosman get off its ^&* and ships my Rifle to AGD so I can get it !

Off I go !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arkmaker on August 23, 2020, 02:32:34 PM
Last week I was having problems with my Disco dumping all my air after a fill. So on advise given here I took everything apart, and did some cleaning.


Then I was side tracked until today. I used some 91% alcohol on the fill nipple screen and then blew it out with compressed air. Swabbed the tube again, checked the inside of my valve and gave it another guick clean.


All back together, I headed down to my compressor and filled to 2400 psi. I stopped the pump and opened the bleed screw. Whew!
Blow off a success and I only lost a minimal amount, maybe 100 psi. The nipple seems to have closed properly. I'm waiting overnight to see if I loose any more air. I'm pretty sure I won't, but cutting those orings when putting the gage block and valve back in are more of a concern now 👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 23, 2020, 04:01:53 PM
Shot my new Kratos... for accuracy,
the H&N Sports I had high hopes for yielded dismal results compared the the JSB 15.83g... but I am now running low on those.
 I need to find a Match Grade wad-cutter in .22 similar to the Meisters / R-10's. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 23, 2020, 05:31:06 PM
Field Target at Yolo County Airport....
Sacramento Field Target Association.
Saw a new definition of the kneeling position.
Both knees on the ground.. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 23, 2020, 08:10:34 PM
I shot my personal best 10-yard standing score in the basement range of 200/184 3-X. 

I know it's not great compared to most of you guys, but good for me.  I've only been shooting since June and I have a lot to figure out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mark Davis on August 23, 2020, 08:32:16 PM
A friend received a brand new FX wildcat 22 on Friday, No male foster fitting with the fill probe.
He came over this morning I robbed a fitting off one of my fill probes, set up the chrono. He sighted in, and documented some power settings and velocities.
A neighbor driving by on his ATV stopped and asked what we were doing, he hung around for some trigger time too.
Another fried came over and fired his fx impact, fooled around with power settings and checked Zero.
I managed to fire a couple mags in my airspeed.
We ripped up some paper, beat on the swingers and has a good time.
The guy with the wildcat fired 2 or three air fills, and went home with 250 bar showing on his gauge.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mark Davis on August 23, 2020, 08:35:04 PM
Quote from: mwgm2020 on August 23, 2020, 08:10:34 PM
I shot my personal best 10-yard standing score in the basement range of 200/184 3-X. 

I know it's not great compared to most of you guys, but good for me.  I've only been shooting since June and I have a lot to figure out.
184 out of 200 standing is pretty good in my book Stephen
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 23, 2020, 08:41:12 PM
Got me some new Wood today.
Rain Storm .30
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7447)
Probably should lick the butt right Scott?
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 23, 2020, 08:55:14 PM
Jeff, that is a beautiful rifle.
Almost forgot:  You too!   ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 23, 2020, 10:48:55 PM
Jeff,
That is a hunting air rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 24, 2020, 07:19:13 AM
HAHAHA!

Nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 24, 2020, 08:40:30 AM
Great looking rifle Jeff. Congrats on the new rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on August 24, 2020, 08:46:41 AM
Quote from: Privateer on August 23, 2020, 08:41:12 PM
Got me some new Wood today.
Rain Storm .30

Is that your hunting blind in the background?
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on August 24, 2020, 09:17:23 AM
That's a good looking rifle, Jeff. Congrats.

I'm soooooo tempted to try the darkside.....

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 24, 2020, 09:40:04 AM
I'm currently shooting for groups at 50 yards with my TX. When shooting for groups; coffee is not your friend...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on August 24, 2020, 11:55:36 AM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 24, 2020, 09:40:04 AM
When shooting for groups; coffee is not your friend...
That little heartbeat pattern becomes a BIG squiggle doesn't it.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DevilsLuck on August 24, 2020, 11:58:30 AM
Quote from: KevinJBrown on August 24, 2020, 11:55:36 AM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 24, 2020, 09:40:04 AM
When shooting for groups; coffee is not your friend...
That little heartbeat pattern becomes a BIG squiggle doesn't it.  :D

Indeed. Like I'm having a seizure...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 24, 2020, 01:01:34 PM
Worked on polishing my 22 MMHF barrel. A member here made a suggestion that the leade sounded like it was a bit tight. It was and loading the 25.39gr jsb's is easier now. It still feels like it needs a little more though but I decided to put it back together and check it out first. Can always do more polishing later on versus doing too much and ruining the barrel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 24, 2020, 01:18:08 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 24, 2020, 09:40:04 AM
I'm currently shooting for groups at 50 yards with my TX. When shooting for groups; coffee is not your friend...
Next time I miss a squirrel, I am blaming it on the coffee.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on August 24, 2020, 02:09:26 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on August 24, 2020, 01:18:08 PM
Quote from: DevilsLuck on August 24, 2020, 09:40:04 AM
I'm currently shooting for groups at 50 yards with my TX. When shooting for groups; coffee is not your friend...
Next time I miss a squirrel, I am blaming it on the coffee.   :o

Wow ....good idea !    Me Too Mike !    ;D   
(And I don't even drink coffee)


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 24, 2020, 02:19:35 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 22, 2020, 04:04:17 PM
    Everything went back onto the newer PC77 from the 1377 RC today.   I even resealed the aluminum valve in the PC.

Also scored some pellets!    The guy I got the 2200 magnum Crosman from a couple weeks back was having another yard sale.
 I stopped and asked about pellets.   I came away with two 400 tins of .22 Piranha's and one 500 tin of .22 CPHP. ;D


Again, I was disappointed with the PC77,compared to the 1377 RC... Swapped everything back ,AGAIN,to the Rear Cocker. 
It seems more powerful,because of the brass valve,over the aluminum one?
 Dunno.  ::)   PC  has all new seals and pump cup.
And so does the RC...
  Does great with the pistol scope on it  too.   
   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 24, 2020, 03:40:13 PM
I mounted the new UTG scope on my Crosman 1400.  Hopefully this is the definitive scope fit.  I got it roughly sighted in using CPDUM but I'm way too shaky today to get it right.  I was just wasting good pellets so I quit and went back inside.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on August 24, 2020, 10:15:08 PM
Today, I  shot my Premium stocked diana 34 for a few and was amazed at her accuracy with the common CPHP pellets at 25 yards.  Upon return fro Wallyworld for some Chinese stuff, I got out my beloved peepsighted HW30S and shot some spinner spoons.

Yesterday, I ordered an ARH tune kit for my new Beeman R9.  It should be here by week's end.  Maybe, we won't be blown away by the typhoons in the gulf?

Good night and good luck, y'all.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 28, 2020, 08:48:56 AM
I reckon you could imagine that with over 100 airguns in 4 different calibers one would amass quite the pellet collection.
This morning I took a little time to gather tins that were scattered everywhere and organize them onto a couple shelves in the indoor 'tinker room' next to the door leading out onto the rear deck and shooting bench. I still have another shelf full down in the shop to bring up and various compartment boxes full along with tins that are in cases with their respective airguns.
These 2 shelves are probably only 50% of the pellets I have onhand but, at least I know what is here....  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 28, 2020, 09:18:43 AM
I suppose it is because I hunt and don't shoot targets; but I could probably put all my pellets in the pockets of the new camo pants I bought this week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on August 28, 2020, 10:40:06 AM
I handpumped my PP700 and PP750 since I wanted a little exercise.  After having handpumped the Leshiy and Lelya to 250 BAR, running up to only 200 bar on these dinky airtubes is barely any effort. 

Oh, and yeah, drinking water with cherry concentrate has had a huge impact on my tendonitis and arthritis in my left elbow.  Apparently, the claim of being an effective anti-inflammatory is very very true.  My elbow feels better than it has in months.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 28, 2020, 02:48:30 PM
Took the piston out of the P17 and cleaned the chamber.
Put silicone on the o-ring and put it back in.
Much smoother now..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on August 28, 2020, 03:02:00 PM
Mounted up a front and rear sights on my Gamo Bone Collector.

Had some help for the next door neighbor, who happens to build Competition Air Rifles; he also has a small shooting ranger !

I had trouble in the height of the rear sights, mounted the new rear sight yesterday but had the granddaughters over so could attempt to sight in the rifle.

Hopefully today sometime, wife is off with my daughter, it is my wife b-day and I wasn't included in the activities... not so bad...  time with the new sight package.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on August 28, 2020, 03:41:00 PM
Quote from: Scrambler82 on August 28, 2020, 03:02:00 PM
Mounted up a front and rear sights on my Gamo Bone Collector.

Had some help for the next door neighbor, who happens to build Competition Air Rifles; he also has a small shooting ranger !

I had trouble in the height of the rear sights, mounted the new rear sight yesterday but had the granddaughters over so could attempt to sight in the rifle.

Hopefully today sometime, wife is off with my daughter, it is my wife b-day and I wasn't included in the activities... not so bad...  time with the new sight package.

Some birthdays, when wife is out with daughter for some girl-time, my absence BECOMES the birthday present...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 28, 2020, 06:01:25 PM
 decided to try Tung oil on the Crosman 180 stock...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 28, 2020, 06:47:01 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 28, 2020, 06:01:25 PM
decided to try Tung oil on the Crosman 180 stock...
NICE!

Storms here, can't shoot...
So I am going to play the "scope swap game" tonight.
Best scope on the best gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lwhaples on August 28, 2020, 06:54:36 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 28, 2020, 06:01:25 PM
decided to try Tung oil on the Crosman 180 stock...
Cool,do we get to see it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 28, 2020, 08:10:41 PM
 LOL  when its done; only the first coat drying on it now!
 It still has original finish,but I am experimenting,hoping the tung oil will fill in the scratches
and let me keep the  color.  May take a few coats and buffs with the 0000 steel wool. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 28, 2020, 08:12:25 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 28, 2020, 06:47:01 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 28, 2020, 06:01:25 PM
decided to try Tung oil on the Crosman 180 stock...
NICE!

Storms here, can't shoot...
So I am going to play the "scope swap game" tonight.
Best scope on the best gun.


uh, does that mean the worst on the worst also...?
 just teasing. ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 28, 2020, 08:34:13 PM
I use a mixture of  3 parts linseed oil, 1 part turpentine, and 1 part beeswax.  Heat the mixture (outside please!) in a double boiler until the wax melts.  Store it in a sealed container and shake it before use.  It isn't as tacky as straight linseed oil or Tung oil and it fills scratches and nicks better too.   These three ingredients are a traditional formula for gun stocks.  I have seen at least a half dozen different recipes with different proportions of each.  I like to add a little Japan drier to the last coats to speed up drying time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 28, 2020, 09:36:09 PM
I went to Wallyworld and bought the last 4 tins of CPHP's for $6.24 each and a tin Rugar Superpoints for $5.10 as I have never tried them.  While I was there I also bought a rifle cleaning kit, some splash targets, and earplugs.  I came home, cleaned my Fortitude's bore with the new cleaning kit using Ballistol, lubed the probe, & o-ring with Superlube, then shot a mag of Hades at a target to check if the accuracy increased.  It did. :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 28, 2020, 09:46:29 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 28, 2020, 08:34:13 PM
I use a mixture of  3 parts linseed oil, 1 part turpentine, and 1 part beeswax.  Heat the mixture (outside please!) in a double boiler until the wax melts.  Store it in a sealed container and shake it before use.  It isn't as tacky as straight linseed oil or Tung oil and it fills scratches and nicks better too.   These three ingredients are a traditional formula for gun stocks.  I have seen at least a half dozen different recipes with different proportions of each.  I like to add a little Japan drier to the last coats to speed up drying time.


I've used linseed oil on a Kentucky Rifle stock years ago. Brother steered me to Tung oil. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 29, 2020, 10:41:11 AM
Quote from: mwgm2020 on August 28, 2020, 09:36:09 PM
I went to Wallyworld and bought the last 4 tins of CPHP's for $6.24 each and a tin Rugar Superpoints for $5.10 as I have never tried them.  While I was there I also bought a rifle cleaning kit, some splash targets, and earplugs.  I came home, cleaned my Fortitude's bore with the new cleaning kit using Ballistol, lubed the probe, & o-ring with Superlube, then shot a mag of Hades at a target to check if the accuracy increased.  It did. :)
I bought some of the Ruger Superpoints a couple of years ago.  Nothing I owned then shot them well.  When I faced an incipient pellet shortage earlier this month I dug them out of the bottom of the foot locker and tried them on some of my recently acquired guns.  They shot as well as CPHP's in my XS60 and surprisingly well in my Crosman 1400.  So I went to Wallymart and bought the last three tins they had.  I think the 17gr weight is a good match for the power of the XS60.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 29, 2020, 10:57:31 AM
So far today.... I have fondled the Kratos.
Repeatedly.

Oh, I also put a new Breech seal in my old Beeman C1.
Webely really had a reverse design on this, the seal is on the breech block, not the barrel.
So if the pellet is not fully seated or slips out a tad when closing, it tears the seal. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 29, 2020, 11:37:55 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 29, 2020, 10:57:31 AM
So far today.... I have fondled the Kratos.
Repeatedly
There is a past time that few women understand. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on August 29, 2020, 04:58:50 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 29, 2020, 11:37:55 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 29, 2020, 10:57:31 AM
So far today.... I have fondled the Kratos.
Repeatedly
There is a past time that few women understand. ;D
Remind me of this classic movie clip
http://youtu.be/tlVwdVzqYDM (http://youtu.be/tlVwdVzqYDM)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 30, 2020, 01:50:25 AM
I dreamt of being an airgun rat sniper.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on August 30, 2020, 02:28:49 AM
I shot 80 rounds tonight. Testing different pellets and practicing off hand and supported shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 30, 2020, 03:35:17 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 28, 2020, 08:10:41 PM
LOL  when its done; only the first coat drying on it now!
 It still has original finish,but I am experimenting,hoping the tung oil will fill in the scratches
and let me keep the  color.  May take a few coats and buffs with the 0000 steel wool. ;)


All I made it was shinier..... ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on August 30, 2020, 04:52:41 PM
I swapped the OEM hammer springs in my flat topped .22 backpacker and 1377 with Disco .042 HD hammer springs . It's still retaining a tad bit of air in the 1377 at 20 pumps; but, the Backpacker dumps all the air at 20 pumps.

50% Yay me, I guess.

I also put a Disco .042 HD hammer spring and an alchemy airwerks Boss Buddy in my regular 1377. The tubing that comes w/ the AA Boss Buddy TP didn't fit the barrel of the new 1377 so I used the OEM gasket for the AA TP.

I may end up putting an old 10.1 inch 1322 barrel I have on it; but, I wanted to see how it does w/ Crosman 10.5 gr's 1st and/or heavier pellets than the cpl 7.9's I have been using w/ that one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Big Rick on August 31, 2020, 09:12:14 PM
I convinced my BIL to get his grandson a Daisey 880 yesterday. The kid is seven years old and loves it. Gone through a half a tin of cphps. Pumps and loads all on his own. I think I have made another convert.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on August 31, 2020, 09:33:21 PM
Ordered an Air Arms TX200 MKIII 22 caliber walnut stock. WAHOO!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 01, 2020, 03:10:37 PM
 Swapped everything around on the lego's...turned the 2240 back into a pistol.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 01, 2020, 11:11:50 PM
Ball honed a Brod short tube. Installed a FFH/SSG into Brod and did an initial tune.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 02, 2020, 02:41:35 PM
  Put the Tasco Red dot back on the Beeman P17,and sighted it in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on September 02, 2020, 03:27:26 PM
Ordered a NCStar 2.5X30 Pistol Scope/Blue Lens/Ring (SPB2530B) from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/NcStar-2-5X30-Pistol-Scope-SPB2530B/dp/B000SBRJQY/ref=pd_vtp_200_1/139-8836208-9886939?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000SBRJQY&pd_rd_r=c0ba3012-c79a-4d80-8127-d2a60f5699e2&pd_rd_w=bwwMh&pd_rd_wg=UwTRJ&pf_rd_p=9f0d957d-c466-420a-817f-4adcb2657c85&pf_rd_r=RCJK3TXS7R8TMEFZGHF2&psc=1&refRID=RCJK3TXS7R8TMEFZGHF2&tag=coa_us-20 (https://www.amazon.com/NcStar-2-5X30-Pistol-Scope-SPB2530B/dp/B000SBRJQY/ref=pd_vtp_200_1/139-8836208-9886939?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000SBRJQY&pd_rd_r=c0ba3012-c79a-4d80-8127-d2a60f5699e2&pd_rd_w=bwwMh&pd_rd_wg=UwTRJ&pf_rd_p=9f0d957d-c466-420a-817f-4adcb2657c85&pf_rd_r=RCJK3TXS7R8TMEFZGHF2&psc=1&refRID=RCJK3TXS7R8TMEFZGHF2&tag=coa_us-20)

They had 20 when I ordered mine, they have 13 left.

I'm going to mount it on my flat topped 1377. it deserves a better scope than the CP 2X that is on it at present. I'll probably move the CP 2X to the new unscoped 1377 I put an old 1322 barrel on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Fate on September 02, 2020, 04:09:59 PM
Worked on my Marauder... and reinforced an old lesson: Learning curves are steep and painful, and is never a one-shot iteration.

That simply means I disassembled and assembled it more than once... and everything I worked on was attended to more than once. After I rest from eight hours of focused attention and effort I might see how it works now. Maybe tomorrow. Dunno yet. Don't want to find a reason to do it again, yet anxious to find out if I succeeded.

Sigh.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 03, 2020, 11:16:04 PM
I mounted a Hammers 3-9x32AO on my Beeman Qb78s. 
Happy shooting,
Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 03, 2020, 11:48:28 PM
I have a very generous local airgun buddy that supplies me with a tank and air.  I drove over to his place to swap an empty tank for a full one. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lwhaples on September 04, 2020, 06:31:14 PM
Was able to install the new valves,spring and steal breech on a 1377. Need to see if I can modify the rear site to fit the new breech.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Innova on September 05, 2020, 07:22:09 PM
Took pictures of my FX Independence pumper , may let it go  , not give it away.   Scouted the gates for people discussing anything FX related and not finding seeing any FX related posts .  I know the company is in business , because USA corp office is only 60 miles from my home .  Apparently not many are bought or sold either .  I had no idea where to post TBH.  I see no posts and very little FX products on ebay or anywhere .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 7624452 on September 05, 2020, 07:28:59 PM
Check out Airgun Nation.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on September 05, 2020, 09:08:38 PM
Pumped up and shot the marauder twice today. Kinda hurt but I'm feeling better everyday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 06, 2020, 11:35:49 AM
Dispatched a chipmunk that was messing inside one of rain gutter spouts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 07, 2020, 12:27:22 AM
Dispatched two yard invaders this morning with the low powered 25 cal gen 1 marauder. Then opened a new 22 caliber LW barrels port to .161 and polished the lead real good. That is replacing my MMHF barrel on my B-rod. I didn't like having to clean the barrel after each fill and stumbled upon this barrel on AGN classifieds and thought it might be a better fit for a gun that gets 130 shots per fill. So far I shot over 400 pellets before cleaning it today before I worked on it and it was still very accurate. Can't wait to get it out to the shooting range again. This barrel is very accurate at 50 yards so far. Still need to work on 75 and a 100!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on September 07, 2020, 05:14:47 PM
In addition to shooting my HW50S AT 30 yards this morning, I rebuilt an old target rack that'll be positioned 10 M from the bench.  It's too hot now but I plan to get me some CMP Daisy 853 time in tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 07, 2020, 06:43:05 PM
I knocked a gun rack off the wall and dropped two guns.  :(  Fortunately they only tumbled a couple of feet and landed on a table covered with cardboard boxes.  The scopes are both off now.  I got the Crosman 1400 re-zeroed but the Hatsan 125 is going to take some work.  I'll probably have to remount the scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 07, 2020, 07:08:34 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 07, 2020, 06:43:05 PM
I knocked a gun rack off the wall and dropped two guns.  :(  Fortunately they only tumbled a couple of feet and landed on a table covered with cardboard boxes.  The scopes are both off now.  I got the Crosman 1400 re-zeroed but the Hatsan 125 is going to take some work.  I'll probably have to remount the scope.
Must be knock a gun over day, SWMBO was digging through her painting gear, and bumped my Hatsan AT44 PA off the gun rest I left it on, with hope and prayer that a cat would not knock it over, well she did, and informed me, I wandered down and inspected things, scope took a hit but a few clicks got it back on zero. Told her it is a tough old gun and can take that happening from time to time, and I was planning on taking that gun down to adjust for more .177 slug shooting power soon anyway :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on September 07, 2020, 08:23:40 PM
I've been driving myself crazy today.  I bought a cheap chrony and did a bunch of speed tests on 7 different pellets last night.  After I converted the MPS to FPS I discovered my Fortitude was shooting 200 FPS slower than what the factory chrono testing had on the printout. 

Now I'm trying to figure out if the problem is the chrono, the gun, or both.  I also noticed the rifle is shooting the first 1 or 2 shots more slowly than for shots following them.  I posted about this issue and it has been suggested there is regulator creep, and maybe the guns needs to be returned under warranty.  So now I'm on the boards and internet figuring out what that means going forwards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 07, 2020, 10:33:49 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on September 07, 2020, 07:08:34 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 07, 2020, 06:43:05 PM
I knocked a gun rack off the wall and dropped two guns.  :(  Fortunately they only tumbled a couple of feet and landed on a table covered with cardboard boxes.  The scopes are both off now.  I got the Crosman 1400 re-zeroed but the Hatsan 125 is going to take some work.  I'll probably have to remount the scope.
Must be knock a gun over day, SWMBO was digging through her painting gear, and bumped my Hatsan AT44 PA off the gun rest I left it on, with hope and prayer that a cat would not knock it over, well she did, and informed me, I wandered down and inspected things, scope took a hit but a few clicks got it back on zero. Told her it is a tough old gun and can take that happening from time to time, and I was planning on taking that gun down to adjust for more .177 slug shooting power soon anyway :)
James, James, James!
You just passed up an opportunity to purchase a new rifle  --  Because SHE Broke the Hatsan.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 08, 2020, 12:15:47 AM
 ;D
 Hmm and the scope and the LDC, here because I thought it still held air it was OK  :o Hello new Pile Driver  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on September 08, 2020, 06:45:26 PM
3/8th inch scope mounts from Buck Rail arrived today.

https://buck-rail.com/product/crosman-scope-mount/ (https://buck-rail.com/product/crosman-scope-mount/)

They beat out the NcStar 2.5X30 Pistol Scope/Blue Lens/Ring ...

https://www.amazon.com/NcStar-2-5X30-Pistol-Scope-SPB2530B/dp/B000SBRJQY/ref=pd_vtp_200_1/139-8836208-9886939?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000SBRJQY&pd_rd_r=c0ba3012-c79a-4d80-8127-d2a60f5699e2&pd_rd_w=bwwMh&pd_rd_wg=UwTRJ&pf_rd_p=9f0d957d-c466-420a-817f-4adcb2657c85&pf_rd_r=RCJK3TXS7R8TMEFZGHF2&psc=1&refRID=RCJK3TXS7R8TMEFZGHF2 (https://www.amazon.com/NcStar-2-5X30-Pistol-Scope-SPB2530B/dp/B000SBRJQY/ref=pd_vtp_200_1/139-8836208-9886939?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000SBRJQY&pd_rd_r=c0ba3012-c79a-4d80-8127-d2a60f5699e2&pd_rd_w=bwwMh&pd_rd_wg=UwTRJ&pf_rd_p=9f0d957d-c466-420a-817f-4adcb2657c85&pf_rd_r=RCJK3TXS7R8TMEFZGHF2&psc=1&refRID=RCJK3TXS7R8TMEFZGHF2)

Which will get here Friday. The NcStar 2.5X30 will be going on my modded 1377; which at present, is wearing a CP 2X20. On Friday (or so), the Buckrail scope mounts & the CP2X20 will be put on my slightly modded 1322.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 09, 2020, 10:52:02 AM
   Readjusted/repaired  a scope, the AO was way off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 09, 2020, 07:32:45 PM
Surfed the airgun forums while stuck working more OT at work.  Hope you all are having fun shooting those airguns!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 09, 2020, 07:33:57 PM
I went to Georgia and sighted-in both of my hunting rifles.  The Stormrider .22 was okay as it was.  I had put a different scope on the Marauder .25 and it needed some "Love".  After three shots, I adjusted and shot another shot.  It was very close.  The next shot jumped about 1.5 inches left.  Hummm?  I adjusted again and shot another shot.  It too was very close.  The second and third shots were about 1.5 inches right.  I adjusted back to what I had before and shot the first shot into the dirt.  The next two shots touched the bullseye.  Success!
That is puzzling.  And, yes, I did tap the turrets after each adjustment.
Okay, so you want to know why Georgia?  My sister and her husband live there and have a great place for shooting stuff.  My home is in Murfreesboro  <-- No shooting there.  Plus, my little sister is a GREAT cook.  Dessert was 'Bread Pudding with HARD Sauce'.  I might have been in trouble if I had been stopped by Mr. Trooper on the way home.  Hee hee!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 09, 2020, 07:54:52 PM
I took pictures of my busted Hatsan trigger blade and e-mailed them to Hatsan customer service.  Looks like they are going to send me a replacement. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 09, 2020, 10:06:10 PM
Perfect night here for shooting.
So ....I tired to "Dumb Down" the new Benji Kratos with some cheap pellets.. FAIL!
The H&N Excite Hammers, RWS Superdomes, Ruger Super points, and the Crosman Piranhas all failed miserably. 4" or larger groups with 12 shots each at 30 yards.
 I then switched to the JSB 15.89g just to make sure it wasn't the "Indian not the arrow" ...
12 shots in a dime. ::)

Called it a night


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 10, 2020, 10:55:36 AM
Had a little spare time before work this morning so....
I changed the water in my Folgers coffee cooling container for the Vevor compressor and cleaned it out.
Then I topped off my Avenger to 4k. Temp rose to 145f.
I get 4 full 8 round mags before it comes off the reg. set at 2900.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 10, 2020, 01:48:39 PM
Mount a dot on my HW 45, and ordered some pellets.

(https://i.imgur.com/PRGnh4x.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lwhaples on September 10, 2020, 06:09:38 PM
Was able to shoot my Crosman 113 today. Picked up a seal kit and paintball tank adapter from Mr. Baker. The gun held air so I'll hang on to the kit for when it's needed. Came with a peep site,just need to deal with the elevation some how.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 10, 2020, 06:22:22 PM
  Brought my Crosman 66 back home. i missed it. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arkmaker on September 11, 2020, 08:45:23 AM
Installed my new Rowan Trigger and a Rowan Swivel on the T200. Got it adjusted to where I think it's just right. The black anodizing look great. I might just swap out the stainless screws for black oxide to keep it all black though. I'm on the fence about that?


This took an amazing trigger and made it even better! I'm ready for a little shooting this morning. Hopefully, the weather cooperates.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on September 11, 2020, 01:24:53 PM
Changed all of the breech o-rings on the Marauders..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 11, 2020, 01:44:19 PM
 New pump cup and pellgun oil on the Crosman 66 ;)


and just now threw the Tasco 3-9 on it and tore up some soup cans. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 11, 2020, 03:38:30 PM
The last 3 days have been air gun related for me.
Wednesday I sorted thru my hunting pellets, checking for deformities and noting the quantity that I had for each type.
I checked all the screws on each gun for proper torque.
The scopes were cleaned and are crystal clear.
I then shot all the rifles yesterday and this morning, making notations about the sight-in ranges for each rifle and the pellets that each gun is set up for.

Hunting season starts in 4 days.

I am ready to hunt the deep forest.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on September 11, 2020, 03:42:31 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 11, 2020, 03:38:30 PM
The last 3 days have been air gun related for me.
Wednesday I sorted thru my hunting pellets, checking for deformities and noting the quantity that I had for each type.
I checked all the screws on each gun for proper torque.
The scopes were cleaned and are crystal clear.
I then shot all the rifles yesterday and this morning, making notations about the sight-in ranges for each rifle and the pellets that each gun is set up for.

Hunting season starts in 4 days.

I am ready to hunt the deep forest.


Best Wishes - Tom


awesome Tom, i look forward to seeing your hunting posts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on September 11, 2020, 03:44:57 PM
well i should be in the attic putting anothr cost of poly on the trim and door, but i recieved a text tht my new scope had been delivered. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 11, 2020, 04:00:32 PM
Quote from: wolverine on September 11, 2020, 03:42:31 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 11, 2020, 03:38:30 PM
The last 3 days have been air gun related for me.
Wednesday I sorted thru my hunting pellets, checking for deformities and noting the quantity that I had for each type.
I checked all the screws on each gun for proper torque.
The scopes were cleaned and are crystal clear.
I then shot all the rifles yesterday and this morning, making notations about the sight-in ranges for each rifle and the pellets that each gun is set up for.

Hunting season starts in 4 days.

I am ready to hunt the deep forest.


Best Wishes - Tom


awesome Tom, i look forward to seeing your hunting posts.

Hi Carl.

This year I have the 25 cal. Hatsan 125 all set up with 23.5 gr. Ultra Shock Hollow Points.
They are lighter weight and flatter shooting than the 27.8 gr. Benjamin Domes that I used last year.
The maximum effective range will be 50 yards, with that rifle this year.
I did a little pesting in my backyard to check them out.
These pellets are real Meat Hammers !

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 11, 2020, 05:22:20 PM
Good luck on opening day Tom. I look forward to your pictures and hunting stories.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 11, 2020, 05:27:25 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 11, 2020, 04:00:32 PM
Quote from: wolverine on September 11, 2020, 03:42:31 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 11, 2020, 03:38:30 PM
The last 3 days have been air gun related for me.
Wednesday I sorted thru my hunting pellets, checking for deformities and noting the quantity that I had for each type.
I checked all the screws on each gun for proper torque.
The scopes were cleaned and are crystal clear.
I then shot all the rifles yesterday and this morning, making notations about the sight-in ranges for each rifle and the pellets that each gun is set up for.

Hunting season starts in 4 days.

I am ready to hunt the deep forest.


Best Wishes - Tom


awesome Tom, i look forward to seeing your hunting posts.

Hi Carl.

This year I have the 25 cal. Hatsan 125 all set up with 23.5 gr. Ultra Shock Hollow Points.
They are lighter weight and flatter shooting than the 27.8 gr. Benjamin Domes that I used last year.
The maximum effective range will be 50 yards, with that rifle this year.
I did a little pesting in my backyard to check them out.
These pellets are real Meat Hammers !

Best Wishes - Tom


Good luck,Tom! Happy Hunting!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on September 11, 2020, 05:46:13 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on September 11, 2020, 01:24:53 PM
Changed all of the breech o-rings on the Marauders..

I was going to change all the breech seals on all the Marauders.
But, after fighting with the .177 I decided I wouldn’t.
Why?
There wasn’t anything wrong with the seal that was in there.
But as it was out, I changed it, then I ran five cleaning pellets down the bore and aired it up for a quick 30.
No one home across the street so I put the target out by the mailbox which gives me 27 yards to shoot.
I shot pretty quick and maybe the HUMA didn’t have enough time to reset.
Too, when loading the magazines I noticed a few bent skirts which, I check for the springers, but not normally for the magazine fed PCPs.
I will do so in the future.
But 5 shot groups off the bench at 27 yards...
Not bad for me.... :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2020, 06:34:08 PM
Today I lucked into a new squirrel hunting permission.  I was commiserating with a friend about some problems he's been having with his tractor.  Turns out squirrels have chewed up his ignition harness.  He lives on 5 acres of mature hardwoods.  He actually suggested that I might like to come by with an air rifle and thin them out some.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 11, 2020, 08:06:00 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2020, 06:34:08 PM
Today I lucked into a new squirrel hunting permission.  I was commiserating with a friend about some problems he's been having with his tractor.  Turns out squirrels have chewed up his ignition harness.  He lives on 5 acres of mature hardwoods.  He actually suggested that I might like to come by with an air rifle and thin them out some.  ;D ;D ;D
💥💥 👍👍👍 🎯🎯
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 11, 2020, 08:56:04 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2020, 06:34:08 PM
Today I lucked into a new squirrel hunting permission.  I was commiserating with a friend about some problems he's been having with his tractor.  Turns out squirrels have chewed up his ignition harness.  He lives on 5 acres of mature hardwoods.  He actually suggested that I might like to come by with an air rifle and thin them out some.  ;D ;D ;D

Wow Carter......NICE !  ;) ;) ;)   Way to GO !


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2020, 10:16:57 PM
Thanks guys.  This fellow told me he was so mad ($180 replacement harness) that he was ready to go after the squirrels with an AR 15.  Then he said that he thought of me (I'm kind of the local air gun crank).   ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 11, 2020, 11:13:44 PM
Good snag Carter.  Don't forget to keep a tally.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 11, 2020, 11:23:29 PM
Quote
(I'm kind of the local air gun crank).   ::)
OUTSTANDING!
I am getting the same reputation here myself. Even among strangers. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on September 11, 2020, 11:53:41 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2020, 06:34:08 PM
Today I lucked into a new squirrel hunting permission.  I was commiserating with a friend about some problems he's been having with his tractor.  Turns out squirrels have chewed up his ignition harness.  He lives on 5 acres of mature hardwoods.  He actually suggested that I might like to come by with an air rifle and thin them out some.  ;D ;D ;D

Aww man, that's gotta be one of the Best airgun related things to get to do! Congrats.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: YuccaPatrol on September 12, 2020, 12:32:32 AM
Well I've only been lurking here for a few weeks and have only had an airgun as an adult for only a few days, but I feel like I won the GTA newbie lottery because it turns out that bReTt actually lives almost within sight of my home, as I live up on the ridge right above the valley where he lives.

And when a friend bailed out on me for a hike this morning, I accepted an invitation to visit bReTt at his home range and play with my new toy as well as some of his! I learned a lot, saw an impressive collection of airguns, was amazed by his woodworking skills, and had a real blast. I feel very fortunate to have lucked out and found a new friend when all I thought I wanted to do with the hobby was goof off alone in my backyard.

Hopefully we can make this a somewhat regular thing.

It definitely made up for the fact that my second airgun didn't arrive as promised yesterday or today and I have to wait until monday.

Thanks, bReTt for the fun airgun play date!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 12, 2020, 01:40:17 AM
Quote from: YuccaPatrol on September 12, 2020, 12:32:32 AM
Well I've only been lurking here for a few weeks and have only had an airgun as an adult for only a few days, but I feel like I won the GTA newbie lottery because it turns out that bReTt actually lives almost within sight of my home, as I live up on the ridge right above the valley where he lives.

And when a friend bailed out on me for a hike this morning, I accepted an invitation to visit bReTt at his home range and play with my new toy as well as some of his!

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Sorry Charlie.  I've seen bReTt's posts.  I think getting invited over to his place might be some of the best airgun related fun you could have.   :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 12, 2020, 02:00:17 AM
Quote from: YuccaPatrol on September 12, 2020, 12:32:32 AM
Well I've only been lurking here for a few weeks and have only had an airgun as an adult for only a few days, but I feel like I won the GTA newbie lottery because it turns out that bReTt actually lives almost within sight of my home, as I live up on the ridge right above the valley where he lives.

And when a friend bailed out on me for a hike this morning, I accepted an invitation to visit bReTt at his home range and play with my new toy as well as some of his! I learned a lot, saw an impressive collection of airguns, was amazed by his woodworking skills, and had a real blast. I feel very fortunate to have lucked out and found a new friend when all I thought I wanted to do with the hobby was goof off alone in my backyard.

Hopefully we can make this a somewhat regular thing.

It definitely made up for the fact that my second airgun didn't arrive as promised yesterday or today and I have to wait until monday.

Thanks, bReTt for the fun airgun play date!
You're welcome Andrew and it was a pleasure to meet and shoot airguns with you! 

I hope this fire smoke clears out soon so we can shoot again.  Next time with a little more planning we can get the real deal airgun range set up.  Today was a last minute setup.  Next time we'll do it up proper!  Ha ha
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 12, 2020, 08:22:30 AM
Quote from: bReTt on September 12, 2020, 02:00:17 AM
Quote from: YuccaPatrol on September 12, 2020, 12:32:32 AM
Well I've only been lurking here for a few weeks and have only had an airgun as an adult for only a few days, but I feel like I won the GTA newbie lottery because it turns out that bReTt actually lives almost within sight of my home, as I live up on the ridge right above the valley where he lives.

And when a friend bailed out on me for a hike this morning, I accepted an invitation to visit bReTt at his home range and play with my new toy as well as some of his! I learned a lot, saw an impressive collection of airguns, was amazed by his woodworking skills, and had a real blast. I feel very fortunate to have lucked out and found a new friend when all I thought I wanted to do with the hobby was goof off alone in my backyard.

Hopefully we can make this a somewhat regular thing.

It definitely made up for the fact that my second airgun didn't arrive as promised yesterday or today and I have to wait until monday.

Thanks, bReTt for the fun airgun play date!
You're welcome Andrew and it was a pleasure to meet and shoot airguns with you! 

I hope this fire smoke clears out soon so we can shoot again.  Next time with a little more planning we can get the real deal airgun range set up.  Today was a last minute setup.  Next time we'll do it up proper!  Ha ha

Way to go Brett & Andrew! That is pure awesomeness!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 12, 2020, 09:32:41 AM
Andrew, you certainly lucked out!
Brett is a good man with top notch morals, excellent guns, and a fine range... plus when he cooks I can smell it through the monitor!

Congrats!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 12, 2020, 03:10:45 PM
Brett is an awesome airgunner and works magic with wood!



My wife and I found a yard sale, and I came away with 2 co2 bb pistols for $5.
The Daisy 93 and a newer Crosman C11.     plink... plink... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 13, 2020, 10:13:37 AM
After I got done shooting yesterday, I started repainting my framed spinners. I’m going to take it slow to freshen them up this week and see how much better they turn out with thin coats and lots of dry time in between.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 13, 2020, 09:46:11 PM
Spent 5+ hours in the truck to go shoot with some GTA members.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 14, 2020, 06:57:59 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 13, 2020, 09:46:11 PM
Spent 5+ hours in the truck to go shoot with some GTA members.  ;D

That’s fantastic, Scott!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on September 14, 2020, 04:05:36 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 13, 2020, 09:46:11 PM
Spent 5+ hours in the truck to go shoot with some GTA members.  ;D

That's awesome. I am officially jealous... >:(

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on September 14, 2020, 04:06:07 PM
All I did was mail out some airgun CO2 bulkfill stuff...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 14, 2020, 04:53:59 PM
This morning, I started organizing my hunting gear in anticipation of the first hunt of the 2020 - 21 Squirrel Season.  I washed a face mask and gloves that missed the washing at the end of the Spring Season.  And finally, I dressed the edge on the skinning knife a Louisiana friend made for me several years ago.  Last week (Wednesday) I sighted in the rifles.  The Marauder is sporting a different scope (for now.)  So everything might be ready for when the cool weather arrives - [which seems to not want to settle in.]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on September 14, 2020, 11:20:26 PM
Other than thinking about the ARH kit more my new Beeman R(, not a dadblamed thing!  Mrs, Oldgringo has painters in the house; so, I stayed put and watched repeats of yesterday's college football games.  BTW, yesterday's UTSA and TS games went into two OT's.

No more race-baiting NFL games for this house!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: YuccaPatrol on September 15, 2020, 12:39:48 AM
I'm very happy that I've been successful building my first modified 1322 carbine that arrived over the weekend, and relieved that everything went together easy enough. I had planned to wait until I could get one from the Crosman Custom Shop, but just couldn't wait for them to become available again and then wait for it to be built.

The free scope I got from that $25 ebay coupon is trash, so I've got to find something else that will work for me, but I'm happy with everything else I've done so far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 15, 2020, 09:59:35 AM
I swapped out a Hawke 4X scope for a Beeman BR 2-7X on the Daisy 953.  It has a finer reticle and higher magnification that is very helpful when trying to see those tiny 177 holes in paper. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on September 15, 2020, 06:38:08 PM
I got up this morning as early as the dawn was showing the light and stepped back to 30 yards with an open sighted HW35E Blue .177 serial number USA 2299492 and Air Arms Diablo 7.87 Express to hit within 1.5 inches at the steel to slam those steel discs upright with the U notch rear and bead on a post HW sights.

This is an open sighted revelation and I never added a scope to an air rifle until the 70s but this rifle works as if it is scoped.

This is a great air rifle!  The HW35E!  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on September 15, 2020, 07:49:53 PM
My NCStar 2.5x30 FINALLY arrived today. It was supposed to get here Friday; but, for some reason neither Amazon could notify the sender of my apt # or the sender couldn't be bothered to notify UPS of my apt#.

I went to UPS.com Friday since I have a UPS Choice account and made sure my apartment # was on my profile, then called UPS and through the voice mail made sure they have my apt #.

Guess what? As of yesterday my package was 'Un-Deliverable' because it lacked an apt#.

I called UPS again, got an actual human being this time and even though it was an Indian (Asian) woman w/ a horrible accent managed to get my account updated w/ what should have already been on it.

Anyway, it got here. I swapped out the CP 2x20 on my flat topped 1377 and put the NcStar 2.5x30 on it and sighted it in. The I put the Buckrail scope mounts that arrived last week onto my 1322 and mounted the CP 2x20 on that and sighted it in.

That reminds me, I need to change my signature.

My tendonitis in my left elbow is now killing me because of all the pumping I did. Time for some Ibuprofen and liniment. Maybe an ice pack.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on September 27, 2020, 03:13:13 PM
Fixed the Marauder.
I had mentioned I dropped the .177 Marauder last week in Concord during an FT match.
(It shot fine yesterday at Ione).
At first, last week I thought I had done no damage other than shifting the barrel a bit requiring me to shift it back.
But....
Last year I had replaced the standard shroud cap with a custom aluminum one from AustinB in Texas.
Unknown to me that cap had apparently became a bit loose and when I dropped the rifle it apparently hit on the muzzle, jamming the aluminum cap threads into the steel threads on the shroud.
Trying as hard as good with various tools and also trying to not scar up the shroud, I couldn’t get the cap loose.
I was going to order a new shroud on Friday but luckily for me CROSMAN eft work early and did not answer the phone.
Today I thought “as long as I am making an order let’s see out the baffles and o-ring are doing”.
I took the shroud off and dumped out the baffles from the rear.
Then I thought let’s try it once more.
This time I put the cap in the bench vice but instead of trying to remove it, I tried to tighten it.
Voila.
It moved.
Then I tried to remove it and unscrew it, it did.
Whew.
Got the original cap out, put some oil on it and put it and off two or three times to make sure everything was copasetic.
I put everything back together including a couple smears of silicone grease on the barrel muzzle’s o-ring, loaded up a quick ten and shot into one hole at 20 yards.
No scope adjustments necessary..
Excellent day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 27, 2020, 03:28:09 PM
Painted some of my spinner paddles with oil based bright yellow Rust-O-lium. I dipped some and brushed some. I’m hoping they dry/harden real good to shoot next weekend, since I’m on call til tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 27, 2020, 05:20:43 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on September 27, 2020, 03:28:09 PM
Painted some of my spinner paddles with oil based bright yellow Rust-O-lium. I dipped some and brushed some. I’m hoping they dry/harden real good to shoot next weekend, since I’m on call til tomorrow.
I use quick drying spray paint in the can to paint my spinners, yellow and orange.  I paint my spinners immediately after I finish my shooting session.  That way they're always ready for the next session.  Of course there is a buildup of paint but that doesn't matter. Hits are easily identified by the chips that fly. I also paint them periodically during long shooting sessions.  Right now I am using three spinner racks that I have positioned at 25, 30, and 35 yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 27, 2020, 11:18:41 PM
Went out on Saturday to do some shooting with my wife and her fortitude was valve locked so today I degassed and lowered the reg a couple different times then tuned it up. This gun has been a handful from day one lol. Then I have decided to try some 18gr pellets in my brod. They are shooting hot to say the least. Sometime this coming week I will be taking it out to the range and see how it does at 50, 75 and maybe a 100 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 27, 2020, 11:34:58 PM
got the original QB78 HPA .22 going today.  added a 1/2 threaded adapter and DonnyFL SUMO to it.  slinging JSB 18 grainers out to 50 yards.  also changed the Weaver accessory rail out to picatinny.  I was going to sell it to another member here looking for one but my son made it known to me that he wanted it so here it stays!  At least its been resurrected from the bone yard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on September 28, 2020, 07:02:07 PM
shot the 2260 at 25 yards and found the poa/poi not changed with a 20* drop in temperature.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lwhaples on September 28, 2020, 07:31:42 PM
Did the seals in a Sears sold Crosman 180. Scopes rings came in today's mail. Guess I know what I need to do tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 29, 2020, 12:36:01 AM
I cleaned the Quattro trigger group in my Hatsan 125 this evening.  I applied a little moly grease, installed a new trigger blade, and carefully adjusted the trigger.  I tested it by shooting some junk pellets to judge the trigger feel.  I haven't measured it but it feels right.   Tomorrow I'll re-mount the scope and start zeroing.  Small game season starts the eighteenth of October.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 29, 2020, 08:53:36 AM
Went down to the shop in the barn this morning and gathered up what pellets were down there. I brought them up to the airgun room in the house and sorted them onto a shelf by caliber. This stash does not include tins that are in the truck, the RV, tins that are with specific guns in cases and pellets that are sorted in various compartment cases for testing. Probably 1/3 more than what is shown.
Top shelf is .20 and .22. Middle shelf is .25 and lower shelf is .177.
My shooting bench is just outside the door to the left of this shelf. The Vevor compressor is just to the right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 29, 2020, 09:29:17 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 29, 2020, 12:36:01 AM
I cleaned the Quattro trigger group in my Hatsan 125 this evening.  I applied a little moly grease, installed a new trigger blade, and carefully adjusted the trigger.  I tested it by shooting some junk pellets to judge the trigger feel.  I haven't measured it but it feels right.   Tomorrow I'll re-mount the scope and start zeroing.  Small game season starts the eighteenth of October.
I'm hopeful this trigger will stay in one piece.   :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on September 29, 2020, 09:41:50 AM
Had a friend and his wife at home during these last days and I realized that HE was quite fascinated by my modest airguns. So I let him shoot some and he loved it. Then he decided a Beeman P17 couldn't be considered as a sumptuous expense.
But his beloved wife didn't think so and suggested I could bring a pistol next time we'd pay a visit to them, so he could have this dubious kind of fun.
Poor old boy... :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on September 29, 2020, 03:40:44 PM
I cleaned out the .30 caliber DonnyFL 8" Shogun LDC...Nasty.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on September 29, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
Put new grips on the 2300S.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 29, 2020, 08:47:06 PM
Sent this http://www.arld1.com (http://www.arld1.com) to our new member RedKeyInUse in hopes of helping him understand...
 BUT Google Chrome / Windows 10 no longer support "Flash Player" so it is pretty much useless now.  ::)

Sad.. they were nice back in the day.

Quote
An important note about the demos on this page... The powers that be have deemed that the Flash content on web pages is too risky to be used by the general internet user and soon, ALL of the support fo it will be eliminated. This means that no modern browser will display any of these demos. For now, Internet Explorer will work. If that stops working, there is a wonderful older browser that will always work with them. It's Safari 5.1.7 and a clean copy is available from MajorGeeks. MajorGeeks should be your goto for file downloads.
A note, This browser is not safe to use on sites that are not trusted due to weak security. All of my sites are safe. I have no reason to do anything malicious but other sites do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 29, 2020, 09:51:14 PM
I stuck all the bits of my Hatsan 125 back together and mounted the scope.  That took a couple of hours.  I slipped outside between rain showers and zeroed it at 30 yards.  It is scary accurate with H&N Sniper Magnums now.  It's three weeks until small game season opens here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on September 30, 2020, 07:11:35 PM
I cast up more food for my Crosman 150's
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=178495.0;attach=331285;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 30, 2020, 08:06:42 PM
^ WANT! ^
Love me some cast wadcutters
Those 217-24-RF .23g pellets are "Jaw Droppers" for FPE - accuracy!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 01, 2020, 11:08:23 AM
Messed around with the ProChrono Digital Bluetooth adapter a bit this morning. Installed the app into my cell phone then ordered a Linux friendly Bluetooth dongle for the laptop. Next is to find Linux software.
Meantime, I'll be able to use it with the cell phone and Windows 7 laptop. I also have the USB cable and software for Windows.
The power switch turned on during shipping and killed the batteries.  No biggie, I need to stock up on batteries anyways.
I also got the light kit in this package.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on October 01, 2020, 03:19:12 PM
I just ordered one of Geo's 'Hi Performance' 1.2' diameter 7 ' 1/2-20 LDC's for my Crosman .22 Summit Ranger NP2.

I am real happy w/ the 'Hi Performance' 7' 'slim LDC' I got for my Crosman .22 Backpacker.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on October 01, 2020, 03:33:14 PM
I made some new pinup targets, cast more of the .22 wadcutters and thinking about taking one of my Crosman 150's apart for a new poppet.  I can't believe the price they're trying to get for the Crosman 150's on ebay.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=174992.0;attach=331328;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on October 01, 2020, 08:48:35 PM
I filled the stock on my Beeman QB78S with PolyPellets.  Nice. Thanks MB
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 01, 2020, 08:59:23 PM
Watched some more of our 13 year young GTA member AK's videos on youtube.... this review one cracked me up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZwDOKHcrTg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZwDOKHcrTg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on October 01, 2020, 09:08:41 PM
Spent about the same amount of time sizing as casting some 30 grain BBT .22 slugs. Found that I can size them down to .215 from as cast without sizing to.216 first.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 01, 2020, 09:32:54 PM
 :-\ All I did so far is fondle my pp 750 and read GTA post  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 01, 2020, 10:04:15 PM
I watched some of AK's videos ( ;D).  Way cool.
I shot the Hatsan 125 with Sniper Magnums out to 35 yards.  At the risk of incurring the wrath of the airgun gods I am going to brag.  I've spent a lot of time "practicing" since this whole Covid thing started.  DANG!  I am good.  I have pummeled three complete sets of Air Venturi silhouette targets into scrap in the last four months. I am ready for hunting season.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on October 04, 2020, 04:18:03 PM
I've been searching for the best deal for a Novice in an Air Tank and accessories.

Pricing is all over the place, valves and attaching accessories galore.

Got my stuff together, sen a question to AOA, who I've decided to use fo the Tank, all setup to connect to my rifle and to be filled by the local paintball shop.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 04, 2020, 09:08:43 PM
Took a day and a half to cut a 12 foot+ wide path through the cane poles for the new shooting lane. Still got some clean up to do. I wanted to take some pictures but it got dark on us. I'll get some soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on October 04, 2020, 09:19:04 PM
Some guys have all the fun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 05, 2020, 11:27:42 AM
Grabbed a picture of the new shooting lane this morning before work. Hit it with my range finder. 50yds. exactly out to the fence where my lighted bird cage trap will be placed. That lighting stand in the fore ground will also move out there. I still have more clearing to do to the right of the pecan tree over to the barn. Eventually all the cane poles will go away.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on October 05, 2020, 12:59:13 PM
Nice shooting lane Bill!

I tested these new NOE cast slugs in the Impact Superior liner at different diameters.  Looks like .247" is the magic pill.

I'll add that these slugs turn oranges into orange juice with a devastating smackdown.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cloud 9 on October 05, 2020, 04:09:05 PM
Started sighting in and developing range marks for my TM1000.
Title: Re: What FW 300
Post by: Conrad11 on October 05, 2020, 08:26:29 PM
Try to set it up for 25 meter Benchrest ????????????????
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on October 05, 2020, 09:05:20 PM
I spent the weekend tearing down my Fortitude and rebuilding it, re-sighting in the scope, made a new excel spreadsheet to record and calculate shot strings with five different pellets and slugs at different hammer spring tensions.  Took it out to 20 yards, zeroed the scope and turrets for JBS Hades, then shot and zeroed CPHP's, FX Hybrid Slugs, Polymag Shorts, JSB 18.13's using the turrets and recording the setting from the Hades base setting.  Later, I shot some paper for fun.   My daughter came home and I taught her how to shoot the rifle.  She's good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 05, 2020, 09:28:42 PM
Outstanding, Stephen!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 07, 2020, 01:12:34 PM
  I just dropped my Crosman 1322 carbine off at my local gun shop, for sale on consignment.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on October 07, 2020, 01:56:39 PM
My  'Hi Performance' 1.2' diameter 7 ' 1/2-20 LDC for my Crosman .22 Summit Ranger NP2 arrived yesterday. It works great. Inside it is mouse fart quiet. Outside at night it is a tad louder than a mouse fart; but, nothing like it had been.

Inside: oddly enough; a fart is exactly what it sounds like.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on October 07, 2020, 02:20:27 PM
Waxed four barrels.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 07, 2020, 03:02:12 PM
I rememberd the spoon handle bolt a forum member had made for their 180 and how cool it looked, so I decided I wanted to try it.
I found a suitable old spoon in the junk drawer and 5 min later I had this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HLmvHtxn/20201007-105659.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNmxxy2H)
I really like it, but if I ever decide I want it original again I can swap right back in just a few seconds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 09, 2020, 03:20:26 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on October 07, 2020, 03:02:12 PM
I rememberd the spoon handle bolt a forum member had made for their 180 and how cool it looked, so I decided I wanted to try it.
I found a suitable old spoon in the junk drawer and 5 min later I had this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HLmvHtxn/20201007-105659.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNmxxy2H)
I really like it, but if I ever decide I want it original again I can swap right back in just a few seconds.
I like it!  (Or as they say in Sweden) Jag tycker om det!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on October 09, 2020, 06:42:58 PM
I got the new to me GuideHawk NP .22 fixed yesterday evening. Finished and uploaded the video, A Rare Find GuideHawk PT3. Shot it a few times. Boy, did that ever feel good!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/kwh1lQ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnkwh1lQj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on October 09, 2020, 08:15:44 PM
Shot my sweet little HW30 just after getting off work: first two shots, first two kills (pests). Springers are just great. Both shots at about 18 yards.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 11, 2020, 04:51:32 PM
 Got the latest Daisy 880 back together, after filling bb hole and pump head.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on October 11, 2020, 07:19:59 PM
Did some more pesting, today. Nailed 3. All done with my HW30. I can't imagine any gun shooting finer!

Having fun!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 11, 2020, 07:40:02 PM
Worked some more on the 50yd. range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on October 11, 2020, 08:33:38 PM
Sat on my butt, tried to locate a local shop that would fill my Tank.

No luck so  I wont be shooting my new baby until at least Tuesday.

Luv the feel of here !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 11, 2020, 10:55:20 PM
I went in quest of .177 cal. 7.33 gr pellets.  Anybody, anywhere...?

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 12, 2020, 05:58:55 AM
Cleaning out the truck and loading up the hunting and air gun stuff so I don't have to go looking for this stuff during the hunting season. Clean, inspect, and exercise the toys. Label the gun cases. Open up one rifle range on the property since it has dried out enough to get the tractor down it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on October 12, 2020, 10:40:28 PM
Got my new tank filled to 4350 psi.

The shop said they can take it to 4500 next time.

Not sure if this is because of a new tank but I'm loaded for rabbit, problem is the rabbit population dropped off.  We have one left and my wife has named it !  Split Ear !   
Maybe I got that close !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 13, 2020, 02:25:15 AM
I snuck out for a few minutes of squirrel hunting last evening.  I killed one but it hung up in the tree and I couldn't recover it.  I saw plenty of squirrels though.  I'll be out early in the morning to try again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 14, 2020, 03:41:20 PM
I shipped my new Beeman R9 and ARH kit to John in PA for some of his magic.  Will I ever put a scope on it?  The Shadow knows....dum de dum dum.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 14, 2020, 08:25:27 PM
Greg....
The Shadow is kind of appropriate today. ;)


(https://img.youtube.com/vi/P_DvFa8_Dhw/0.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 14, 2020, 08:57:53 PM
 Yesterday I received a  lot of six 880s checked them out for function this morning, sighted one in with a crossbow scope and left one with open sights. Took them along to the place that presses apple cider for us, asked the owner if he liked open sights or scopes, he said a scope should be the most accurate, I said it is yours then, but later he slipped me $30.00, and said he will have fun shooting it with the grand kids  8) It is his 2nd air rifle ever, since his Red Ryder days as a kid  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 15, 2020, 12:41:09 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 14, 2020, 08:25:27 PM
Greg....
The Shadow is kind of appropriate today. ;)


(https://img.youtube.com/vi/P_DvFa8_Dhw/0.jpg)

After Greg posted that I went to YouTube and listened to an old radio episode and the history of the Shadow. My dad and one of my uncles use to talk about "The Shadow" when I was little, and I downloaded a bunch of radio episodes .wav files that someone made available on AOL a long time ago.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on October 15, 2020, 09:07:08 AM
Built a new table for the compressor(s) and tanks.
Photos coming next week..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on October 15, 2020, 04:32:28 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on October 11, 2020, 10:55:20 PM
I went in quest of .177 cal. 7.33 gr pellets.  Anybody, anywhere...?

Airgun Dept and PA have JSB 7.33's.

https://www.airgundepot.com/jsb-546307.html#300159 (https://www.airgundepot.com/jsb-546307.html#300159)

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/jsb-match-diabolo-exact-rs-177-cal-7-33-grains-domed-500ct?p=718 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/jsb-match-diabolo-exact-rs-177-cal-7-33-grains-domed-500ct?p=718)

Don't order them all. I was going to get a couple of them after I pay my internet bill for the month. *Smiles*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 15, 2020, 05:24:12 PM
Preparing for a 3 day adventure at an atv park this weekend. This particular one is air gun friendly (we are friends with the owners). I'm trying to decide which gun or guns to take with us.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on October 15, 2020, 07:52:52 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on October 15, 2020, 09:07:08 AM
Built a new table for the compressor(s) and tanks.
Photos coming next week..

I don't have a compressor but have been looking at the Air Venturi Compressor and I too was thinking on a table/shelf setup for an operation center.
Waiting to see your pictures.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 16, 2020, 07:29:12 AM
Quote from: avator on October 15, 2020, 05:24:12 PM
Preparing for a 3 day adventure at an atv park this weekend. This particular one is air gun friendly (we are friends with the owners). I'm trying to decide which gun or guns to take with us.

Why not all of them?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 16, 2020, 07:32:23 AM
Quote from: Insanity on October 16, 2020, 07:29:12 AM
Quote from: avator on October 15, 2020, 05:24:12 PM
Preparing for a 3 day adventure at an atv park this weekend. This particular one is air gun friendly (we are friends with the owners). I'm trying to decide which gun or guns to take with us.

Why not all of them?
LOL.... it's only a 32' RV..  :o

Decided to take the SPA Master Blaster pistol/carbine kit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 16, 2020, 07:45:58 AM
Quote from: avator on October 16, 2020, 07:32:23 AM
Quote from: Insanity on October 16, 2020, 07:29:12 AM
Quote from: avator on October 15, 2020, 05:24:12 PM
Preparing for a 3 day adventure at an atv park this weekend. This particular one is air gun friendly (we are friends with the owners). I'm trying to decide which gun or guns to take with us.

Why not all of them?
LOL.... it's only a 32' RV..  :o

Decided to take the SPA Master Blaster pistol/carbine kit.

Time to get a bigger RV. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 16, 2020, 08:51:05 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on October 16, 2020, 07:45:58 AM
Quote from: avator on October 16, 2020, 07:32:23 AM
Quote from: Insanity on October 16, 2020, 07:29:12 AM
Quote from: avator on October 15, 2020, 05:24:12 PM
Preparing for a 3 day adventure at an atv park this weekend. This particular one is air gun friendly (we are friends with the owners). I'm trying to decide which gun or guns to take with us.

Why not all of them?
LOL.... it's only a 32' RV..  :o

Decided to take the SPA Master Blaster pistol/carbine kit.

Time to get a bigger RV. ;)
I like the way you think... I'll PM you Betty Lou's phone number.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on October 16, 2020, 01:18:32 PM
Finished my Compressor/Tank Table.

Here in Fairfield (CA) we have a large soccer complex.
They do not allow pets to exercise there.
Apparently that activity is reserved for the nutria, coyotes and turkeys but not PeeWee, the 7 pound Chihuahua..
Apparently, it is OK to dump garbage there, too.
I recently found (a couple of years ago) a discarded table frame. I suspect it once had a glass top, possibly to be used in a hallway or office. I guess the glass broke and the frame was discarded at the soccer field.
So, the other day I got the idea of converting it into a compressor/air tank table.
The glass sat on rubber bumpers on the top of the vertical tubes and the tubes running east and west are for decoration and served no purpose. I thought I would add some PVC pipe and make a lower shelf.
I know, I know....I probably could have bought a two/three shelf table but, then I would not have been able to use my tools and paint brushes. You guys working in the construction trades have all the fun and were not forced to sit in front of a RADAR screen talking to airplanes in air conditioned comfort, all day.
So the first photo shows the basic frame after I added the PVC pipe on the bottom.
2nd is the 2X8 and 2X10 lumber I used for the shelves and,
3rd photo shows how it looks complete.
Heavy?
You betcha.
I put sliders on the bottom to be able to it around..
#4...The aforementioned PeeWee...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 16, 2020, 02:11:27 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on October 16, 2020, 01:18:32 PM
Finished my Compressor/Tank Table.

Here in Fairfield (CA) we have a large soccer complex.
They do not allow pets to exercise there.
Apparently that activity is reserved for the nutria, coyotes and turkeys but not PeeWee, the 7 pound Chihuahua..

1. Nice Table, good job re-purposing someone else's discarded item.

2. If you had put a mask on PeeWee they probably would have let it slide, as long as you could show you were ready pick up tiny poo, if it happened. My Great Dane is a Super Spreader so there is no chance I would take him to a Soccer complex, LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on October 16, 2020, 03:41:40 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 16, 2020, 02:11:27 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on October 16, 2020, 01:18:32 PM
Finished my Compressor/Tank Table.

Here in Fairfield (CA) we have a large soccer complex.
They do not allow pets to exercise there.
Apparently that activity is reserved for the nutria, coyotes and turkeys but not PeeWee, the 7 pound Chihuahua..

1. Nice Table, good job re-purposing someone else's discarded item.

2. If you had put a mask on PeeWee they probably would have let it slide, as long as you could show you were ready pick up tiny poo, if it happened. My Great Dane is a Super Spreader so there is no chance I would take him to a Soccer complex, LOL!

Thanks Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on October 16, 2020, 03:55:46 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 15, 2020, 12:41:09 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 14, 2020, 08:25:27 PM
Greg....
The Shadow is kind of appropriate today. ;)


(https://img.youtube.com/vi/P_DvFa8_Dhw/0.jpg)

After Greg posted that I went to YouTube and listened to an old radio episode and the history of the Shadow. My dad and one of my uncles use to talk about "The Shadow" when I was little, and I downloaded a bunch of radio episodes .wav files that someone made available on AOL a long time ago.   
  This post reminds of 101FM (100.7 digital), WMMS that had a late-night show at like 11PM during the week. It was called, " Archie Rothman's Time Machine". He played tapes of all the old radio shows. I used my AM/FM 5 band with a earplug to listen to it. Mom came up one night and wondered what I was listening to? She thought it was really cool! It spurred a whole new list of coffee conversations. Good memories. On a bummer note, I got some legal papers for my older brother, a marine that finally lost his marbles. Too much time drowning traumas from 'nam I guess? He's being sent to a nursing home. Dang. So, the new Crosman Optimus .177 with Simmons 4x32 scope on Weaver classic rings that was wrapped up for him for a couple years is staying here with me. Too many memories between us to give it up to someone else, or an estate sale...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/dYnAvR.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmdYnAvRj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 17, 2020, 07:21:43 PM
I revamped the scope set up on my PP750. I had an adapter to go from dove tail to pic rail and then I used a one piece UTG mount to bring the scope back even further so I can have the LOP locked in and obtain a great sight picture which I was struggling with before the change. Nice table Frank.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 17, 2020, 07:33:21 PM
That really is some fine work on that repurposed table, Frank!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 17, 2020, 09:29:22 PM
Played "scope swap" again.
Mounted the BSA CatsEye 4-16X44 (https://www.fieldsupply.com/bsa-optics-catseye-4-16x44-rifle-scope-duplex-reticle.html) on Maxine again... but this time used a UTG DTW145  (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/utg-universal-dovetail-to-picatinny-weaver-adapter?a=7311)dovetail to Picatinny cantilever adapter with medium Picatinny rings to get the proper rise and forward eye relief.

This should work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 17, 2020, 09:44:36 PM
  Finishing up on a M/M Daisy 880 Shadow ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 18, 2020, 06:46:20 PM
Pulled my 22 armada apart and put a lighter valve spring in it and then put some new thread tape on my fortitude gauge to hopefully stop it from leaking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 18, 2020, 07:24:30 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 17, 2020, 09:29:22 PM
This should work.

It did... best cheek weld I have had with this scope.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on October 19, 2020, 02:07:51 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on October 16, 2020, 03:55:46 PM
Dang. So, the new Crosman Optimus .177 with Simmons 4x32 scope on Weaver classic rings that was wrapped up for him for a couple years is staying here with me. Too many memories between us to give it up to someone else, or an estate sale...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/dYnAvR.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmdYnAvRj)

Nice one. I've got a Crosman Optimus .177 with a Barska 4x32 scope. Sorry to hear about your bro.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 23, 2020, 08:00:08 PM
I was getting a bit of bolt blow by at the transfer port, so I added a little O-ring on the short end.
Just tested it and it's good to go.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFYWWtc7/20201023-154935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YG1rVhD0)
Now I just gotta put the stock and sling back on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 23, 2020, 08:12:29 PM
Labeled the new gun case and mounted the scope for the Airsaber. Trying out mounting places for the quiver. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on October 23, 2020, 09:30:13 PM
Added the slim moderator made by GEO to my Discovery today and fired a few rounds in the basement and a few outside at my backyard range, makes a lot of difference outside, not so much in the basement, but overall I am really pleased.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on October 25, 2020, 11:45:54 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on October 23, 2020, 08:00:08 PM
I was getting a bit of bolt blow by at the transfer port, so I added a little O-ring on the short end.
Just tested it and it's good to go.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFYWWtc7/20201023-154935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YG1rVhD0)
Now I just gotta put the stock and sling back on.

Put a disposable lighter O-ring (it is extremely small and thin, like a thread) behind the bolt probe O-ring, as it will make the bolt lock more positive.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 27, 2020, 02:39:55 PM
 managed to repair the transfer port hole in a Crosman barrel,, got it so it don't leak.    ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on October 27, 2020, 03:33:51 PM
Adjusted the two stage trigger on my 2240....the safety wasn't working.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 27, 2020, 08:25:38 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on October 25, 2020, 11:45:54 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on October 23, 2020, 08:00:08 PM
I was getting a bit of bolt blow by at the transfer port, so I added a little O-ring on the short end.
Just tested it and it's good to go.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFYWWtc7/20201023-154935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YG1rVhD0)
Now I just gotta put the stock and sling back on.

Put a disposable lighter O-ring (it is extremely small and thin, like a thread) behind the bolt probe O-ring, as it will make the bolt lock more positive.
That's an interesting idea Richard.  I've got some O rings from a thermacel butane cartridge.  I think I'll try one of those on my 2240.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on October 27, 2020, 08:56:47 PM
Testing my Gamo Swarm Fusion10x gen 2 in 177 caliber. Trying to find the right pellet for the newby. Bought it from Krale where in Europe it is known as the Gamo Roadster. Final test is between JSB 7.33 and AA 8.4. Got a couple of winners. Love the 22 caliber and had to have the 177.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on October 28, 2020, 01:36:13 PM
I ordered 2 Adjustable trigger sears for my flat topped Crosman .22 Backpacker and 1377.

http://www.alchemyairwerks.com/store/p141/ADJUSTABLE_TRIGGER_SEAR.html (http://www.alchemyairwerks.com/store/p141/ADJUSTABLE_TRIGGER_SEAR.html)

I can't believe I haven't ordered those parts up to now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 28, 2020, 04:47:02 PM
 Swapped calibers on my 1377 RC   now it is .22   ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on October 28, 2020, 05:00:45 PM
Shot both my HW30 and Hammerli 850. Eradicated two tree rats with the HW30.

Hunkered down and waiting for H'cane Zeta.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on October 28, 2020, 05:11:25 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on October 28, 2020, 05:00:45 PM
Shot both my HW30 and Hammerli 850. Eradicated two tree rats with the HW30.

Hunkered down and waiting for H'cane Zeta.

Archie

Getting closer and that's a fact. 74 mph now.

https://www.ventusky.com/?p=30.8;-85.2;5&l=wind-10m (https://www.ventusky.com/?p=30.8;-85.2;5&l=wind-10m)

In Deep East Texas, we have wind and rain that is feeding into it.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KnowBuddy on October 28, 2020, 10:17:22 PM
Cut up an old length of black steel fencing into 4-5' tall paper target holders using a grinder, worked pretty well. I think they can be refined a bit more, but they will definitely work, and for free!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on October 29, 2020, 04:17:21 AM
Did some casting of some .25 60 grain hollowpoint and solid point slugs with an NOE mold I got recently.  This mold works very nicely consistently getting good casts without any real hassle.  Tried these new slugs out in my souped up TalonP, shooting them at about 95 FPE, they expand nicely in clay.  At This power even the solid point mushrooms enough to get stuck in the clay.  They just cruised right through it barely slowing down when shot at lower power because they would not expand and retain their aerodynamic shape. It was surprising that they failed to penetrate because they hit at higher velocity. Counterintuitive to me at first.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 29, 2020, 02:24:15 PM
  well this was yesterday now, but I am still in awe.

Local gun shop, has on a used rack, a Beeman R7 with some old looking scope on it. But the price  is 399.99... :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on October 29, 2020, 08:42:08 PM
Set up my 9ci HPA bottle for my bottle fed QB's.   perfect little bottle for my full tubed QB78 with a bottle adapter on it. Squirrels can look out now LOL.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on October 29, 2020, 09:37:12 PM
I bought a pack of 6 magic markers of various colors and used a woodworking square that has holes punched in the center of the ruler to make little targets the holes are 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" perfect for my 10 meter range in the basement. I have tons of paper so this should keep me in targets for a long time 🌝😜
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KnowBuddy on October 29, 2020, 11:25:21 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on October 16, 2020, 01:18:32 PM
Finished my Compressor/Tank Table.

Here in Fairfield (CA) we have a large soccer complex.
They do not allow pets to exercise there.
Apparently that activity is reserved for the nutria, coyotes and turkeys but not PeeWee, the 7 pound Chihuahua..
Apparently, it is OK to dump garbage there, too.
I recently found (a couple of years ago) a discarded table frame. I suspect it once had a glass top, possibly to be used in a hallway or office. I guess the glass broke and the frame was discarded at the soccer field.
So, the other day I got the idea of converting it into a compressor/air tank table.
The glass sat on rubber bumpers on the top of the vertical tubes and the tubes running east and west are for decoration and served no purpose. I thought I would add some PVC pipe and make a lower shelf.
I know, I know....I probably could have bought a two/three shelf table but, then I would not have been able to use my tools and paint brushes. You guys working in the construction trades have all the fun and were not forced to sit in front of a RADAR screen talking to airplanes in air conditioned comfort, all day.
So the first photo shows the basic frame after I added the PVC pipe on the bottom.
2nd is the 2X8 and 2X10 lumber I used for the shelves and,
3rd photo shows how it looks complete.
Heavy?
You betcha.
I put sliders on the bottom to be able to it around..
#4...The aforementioned PeeWee...

Looks very nice, great job and nice repurposing!

Your pictures looked so good I felt compelled to grab some pictures of the fencing I also got for free and am cutting into targets/target holders, didn't get a before pic but there is one of the target holders that I'll refine to be able to clip paper to and the bottom half of the fencing that I think I'll make into some reactive steel target stakes. I got to spend some time in the El Dorado National Forest for the first time today breaking in new airguns and these should be much better targets than the trash I picked up there other shooters had left.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 30, 2020, 10:44:07 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on October 25, 2020, 11:45:54 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on October 23, 2020, 08:00:08 PM
I was getting a bit of bolt blow by at the transfer port, so I added a little O-ring on the short end.
Just tested it and it's good to go.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RFYWWtc7/20201023-154935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YG1rVhD0)
Now I just gotta put the stock and sling back on.

Put a disposable lighter O-ring (it is extremely small and thin, like a thread) behind the bolt probe O-ring, as it will make the bolt lock more positive.
I meant to say air blow back, the bolt seals fine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on October 30, 2020, 10:45:20 PM
I resealed the '67 Benjamin 312 today .
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgjGKT86/20201030-182646.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QFTjrkfh)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on October 31, 2020, 02:11:28 AM
I found a new Puncher Mega Synthetic .177 cal on sale for $140.00 and bought the last one! 

I'm looking forward to it arriving.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on October 31, 2020, 03:04:56 AM
I'm building a second pellet trap, this one is for my buddy Jim, he's done an awful lot for me over the past few years and I don't have a lot of money to repay him. I do have steel and wood and I'm using them to build his pellet trap. My design is simple and I thought some of you might like to try and build one. I took a 3/16" piece of steel plate 8x10.5" (because that's what I had) and cut two pieces of 3/4" plywood 7 9/16 x 11" at a 45 deg angle which leaves a 3 1/2 " 90 degree flat on the back edge ( I hope this makes sense) I screwed the plate on the top of the angled portion of the plywood pieces then I screwed a 3 1/2" x8" piece of steel plate on the back side of the trap and a 3/4" piece of plywood on the front of the same dimensions and screwed a piece of steel plate onto that ( same dimensions) I then took two 1/8" welding rods knocked the flux off and ground points on one end of each rod then I tapped them into the 3/4" plywood front tight to each edge of the target opening and snipped them of to match the height of the top of the trap. These are my target holders and they work fabulously LOL! I traced out the bottom of the trap onto a piece of 1/4" maple plywood (because that's what I had) and cut it out screwed it to the bottom of the trap and spray painted it Rustoleum Black. I filled the bottom of the trap with about two inches of dirt. That's it, I made it out of scrap stuff that was in the garage and I've been using it all summer and now Jim is getting one too, with slightly different dimensions (because that's what I had ;)😜 Take care guys

Wes
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on October 31, 2020, 03:16:10 AM
One thing about using screws on the edge of plywood, you want to center punch and drill a hole slightly smaller than your screw otherwise it will split (ask me how I know this) LOL!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on October 31, 2020, 09:41:13 AM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on October 31, 2020, 03:04:56 AM
I'm building a second pellet trap, this one is for my buddy Jim, he's done an awful lot for me over the past few years and I don't have a lot of money to repay him. I do have steel and wood and I'm using them to build his pellet trap. My design is simple and I thought some of you might like to try and build one. I took a 3/16" piece of steel plate 8x10.5" (because that's what I had) and cut two pieces of 3/4" plywood 7 9/16 x 11" at a 45 deg angle which leaves a 3 1/2 " 90 degree flat on the back edge ( I hope this makes sense) I screwed the plate on the top of the angled portion of the plywood pieces then I screwed a 3 1/2" x8" piece of steel plate on the back side of the trap and a 3/4" piece of plywood on the front of the same dimensions and screwed a piece of steel plate onto that ( same dimensions) I then took two 1/8" welding rods knocked the flux off and ground points on one end of each rod then I tapped them into the 3/4" plywood front tight to each edge of the target opening and snipped them of to match the height of the top of the trap. These are my target holders and they work fabulously LOL! I traced out the bottom of the trap onto a piece of 1/4" maple plywood (because that's what I had) and cut it out screwed it to the bottom of the trap and spray painted it Rustoleum Black. I filled the bottom of the trap with about two inches of dirt. That's it, I made it out of scrap stuff that was in the garage and I've been using it all summer and now Jim is getting one too, with slightly different dimensions (because that's what I had ;)😜 Take care guys

Wes

Do you have pictures?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on October 31, 2020, 11:03:16 AM
I can take pictures on my phone, but getting them from there to here is something I have no idea how to accomplish LOL! I didn't take any pictures throughout the making of it because it was more an effort of necessity than a project, but it's about as simple as it gets and seeing the completed trap should be sufficient. If any of you guys want to chime in on how I can transfer pictures from my phone here I'll be glad to post them!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on October 31, 2020, 07:19:59 PM
Set up my Chronograph and shot a string of 20. Not thrilled with the result  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 01, 2020, 07:12:48 AM
Finally... The plan is a day exclusively dedicated to airguns.
I have the new 50yd. lane cleared through the cane poles and the cuttings removed from the yard.
The weather has finally become outdoor friendly. And I have the set up the target frame which consists of several target options from paper to paintball. Lights and possibly cameras will be added eventually.
The fruits of today's activities will be added to threads I have already established.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 01, 2020, 07:17:21 AM
Good for you Bill, I am turning my attention to the "indoor range" from the Family room, through the doorway, into the Laundry room.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 01, 2020, 04:03:14 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 01, 2020, 07:17:21 AM
Good for you Bill, I am turning my attention to the "indoor range" from the Family room, through the doorway, into the Laundry room.


Scott, you feeling okay? you don't look the same!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: T3PRanch on November 01, 2020, 04:28:59 PM
Friday: Installed a Power Plenum kit on my FX Impact.
Saturday: Made a new PEEK Poppet for my Bulldog SS Valve.


Impact needs to be tuned now and Bulldog Valve needs installed and tested.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 01, 2020, 04:32:04 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 01, 2020, 04:03:14 PM
Scott, you feeling okay? you don't look the same!

"Hello me... meet the REAL me... In my misfits past life.. a dark past is my most valued possession."

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 01, 2020, 07:53:06 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 01, 2020, 04:32:04 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 01, 2020, 04:03:14 PM
Scott, you feeling okay? you don't look the same!

"Hello me... meet the REAL me... In my misfits past life.. a dark past is my most valued possession."

Won't see any pics of me like that, they didn't have cameras yet.
Might spot me on a cave wall somewhere.... :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 01, 2020, 08:15:03 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 01, 2020, 07:53:06 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 01, 2020, 04:32:04 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 01, 2020, 04:03:14 PM
Scott, you feeling okay? you don't look the same!

"Hello me... meet the REAL me... In my misfits past life.. a dark past is my most valued possession."

Won't see any pics of me like that, they didn't have cameras yet.
Might spot me on a cave wall somewhere.... :o

Awe common... I bet there is a Kodak Brownie like mine with your name on it....  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 02, 2020, 01:28:45 AM
Quote from: mwgm2020 on October 31, 2020, 09:41:13 AM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on October 31, 2020, 03:04:56 AM
I'm building a second pellet trap, this one is for my buddy Jim, he's done an awful lot for me over the past few years and I don't have a lot of money to repay him. I do have steel and wood and I'm using them to build his pellet trap. My design is simple and I thought some of you might like to try and build one. I took a 3/16" piece of steel plate 8x10.5" (because that's what I had) and cut two pieces of 3/4" plywood 7 9/16 x 11" at a 45 deg angle which leaves a 3 1/2 " 90 degree flat on the back edge ( I hope this makes sense) I screwed the plate on the top of the angled portion of the plywood pieces then I screwed a 3 1/2" x8" piece of steel plate on the back side of the trap and a 3/4" piece of plywood on the front of the same dimensions and screwed a piece of steel plate onto that ( same dimensions) I then took two 1/8" welding rods knocked the flux off and ground points on one end of each rod then I tapped them into the 3/4" plywood front tight to each edge of the target opening and snipped them of to match the height of the top of the trap. These are my target holders and they work fabulously LOL! I traced out the bottom of the trap onto a piece of 1/4" maple plywood (because that's what I had) and cut it out screwed it to the bottom of the trap and spray painted it Rustoleum Black. I filled the bottom of the trap with about two inches of dirt. That's it, I made it out of scrap stuff that was in the garage and I've been using it all summer and now Jim is getting one too, with slightly different dimensions (because that's what I had ;)😜 Take care guys

Wes

Do you have pictures?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 02, 2020, 01:33:29 AM
Here is a side view and the back and the front with targets posted so you can see how the welding rods work lol!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 02, 2020, 11:13:07 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 01, 2020, 07:53:06 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 01, 2020, 04:32:04 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 01, 2020, 04:03:14 PM
Scott, you feeling okay? you don't look the same!

"Hello me... meet the REAL me... In my misfits past life.. a dark past is my most valued possession."

Won't see any pics of me like that, they didn't have cameras yet.
Might spot me on a cave wall somewhere.... :o

Pictures or it didn't happen!  hee hee
Below  --  I have been riding bicycles for a while!  [Picture about 1950]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 02, 2020, 01:41:54 PM
Man, what would you give to have that old bike back?

Ummm... and maybe some of that youth too..... lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on November 02, 2020, 04:16:46 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on October 31, 2020, 11:03:16 AM
I can take pictures on my phone, but getting them from there to here is something I have no idea how to accomplish LOL! I didn't take any pictures throughout the making of it because it was more an effort of necessity than a project, but it's about as simple as it gets and seeing the completed trap should be sufficient. If any of you guys want to chime in on how I can transfer pictures from my phone here I'll be glad to post them!
  Well, with my Samsung A20, I can use the charger wire, minus the charger wall wart, to plug the phone into the Computer's USB slot. Then the cell phone is read like an external disc drive. Upload the pics in the little pop up window as normal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on November 02, 2020, 04:19:55 PM
I started disassembling a Crosman 760 variant 2 (10/73) while shooting video. 760V2 resto part one on the way...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 02, 2020, 04:56:01 PM
Quote from: avator on November 02, 2020, 01:41:54 PM
Man, what would you give to have that old bike back?

Ummm... and maybe some of that youth too..... lol


Like that Schwinn, the youth is gone forever.
(Those days, children actually used bicycles for transportation.}
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on November 02, 2020, 06:16:30 PM
My adjustable trigger sears arrived from alchemy airwerks and I installed them on my flat topped Crosman .22 Backpacker and 1377. Gotta be more careful using them now. I'd estimate the trigger pull to be 2.5 lbs for both of them.

Now I'm debating the merits of swapping the CP 4X32 on my Backpacker w/ putting my Tasco 2-7X20 on it. Decisions, decisions. Maybe I'll start a thread about that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on November 02, 2020, 06:39:11 PM
i got the Brocock Contour back together and switched out the Bugbuster for a red dot.  sighted it in at 25 yards and was consistently getting nickel size groups.  then i did a little fast action shooting with it.  i should have done this back in august and september for squirrels when the leaves made shots over 20 yards impossible.  the groups i was getting at 40 yards were too large for hunting.  shooting cans would more like it so i remounted the bugbuster and sighted it in for 30 yards.



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 02, 2020, 08:35:06 PM
Saturday I found an old pistol I have been seeking in very nice condition listed on ebay,
Low bids so far because it is listed in the wrong category.  ;)
Auction ends after my bed time, so I set an alarm on my cellphone... and have it cued to the "place Bid" page.
Wish me luck!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 02, 2020, 10:00:19 PM
Scott,   Good LUCK!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on November 02, 2020, 10:01:39 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on November 02, 2020, 01:33:29 AM
Here is a side view and the back and the front with targets posted so you can see how the welding rods work lol!

Nice!  Your friend should get good long use of that trap.  Looks really solid.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 02, 2020, 10:36:48 PM
Tried out the new NOE .22 mold, it was a little more work getting the pour right to get them filled out compared to filling the big bore stuff. I am hoping that the Kral NP-03 will like them, so far the gun has not been happy with what I have offered it. Casted ammo for the Ataman as well, it likes the NOE pellets.  A good day all together, later this week I will break out the airsaber and get that sighted in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mac on November 02, 2020, 11:00:50 PM
Pretty nice weather today without the high winds so my daughter and I did some plinking with the Daisy model 99.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 03, 2020, 06:38:12 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 02, 2020, 10:00:19 PM
Scott,   Good LUCK!!!

Somebody else got a minty Crosman 600 in the box with all the paperwork.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 03, 2020, 08:30:40 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on November 02, 2020, 04:16:46 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on October 31, 2020, 11:03:16 AM
I can take pictures on my phone, but getting them from there to here is something I have no idea how to accomplish LOL! I didn't take any pictures throughout the making of it because it was more an effort of necessity than a project, but it's about as simple as it gets and seeing the completed trap should be sufficient. If any of you guys want to chime in on how I can transfer pictures from my phone here I'll be glad to post them!
  Well, with my Samsung A20, I can use the charger wire, minus the charger wall wart, to plug the phone into the Computer's USB slot. Then the cell phone is read like an external disc drive. Upload the pics in the little pop up window as normal.
I'll have to try that, I hope I don't burn anything up LOL!!!  I just used my Google drive sent the pics there then downloaded them to my computer and used the attachments option on the reply/quote page to upload the file.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 03, 2020, 09:39:42 PM
Started making a gun rack for my buddy so he has a place to put the Benji 342 when he takes ownership of it.
He said he would have to look for a gun rack or something,  and since I've got the wood, time, and router I need to practice with I decided to make one.
So far I've just got the main board ripped, and the decorative edge routed in.
I'll make the hooks or whatever is going to hold the gun tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on November 03, 2020, 09:41:06 PM
Filled the Benjamin tank.
2900-4500psi = 30 minutes
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 04, 2020, 02:17:41 PM
  Got the 1077 back home, and re scoped and sighted.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: F/V Icy Swan on November 04, 2020, 04:36:30 PM
Got a FX pocket chrony yesterday.  Today tried it out today on 2 10M rifles, 2 10M pistols, and a HW 35E.  Velocity is easily reported.  I am struggling with setting up profiles, or more accurately, saving a profile.  I will keep plodding along.

Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 04, 2020, 07:18:47 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXykFxDH/20201104-150305.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHGc2244)
(https://i.postimg.cc/431p0FzP/20201104-150737.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wt7ty24R)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 04, 2020, 08:11:16 PM
Nice David...perhaps a little "green felt" on the inside of the hook?  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on November 04, 2020, 08:45:36 PM
I un-boxed my new Kral Arms Puncher Mega Synthetic .177! 

All I need now is .177 pellets, LOL!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 04, 2020, 08:49:14 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 04, 2020, 08:11:16 PM
Nice David...perhaps a little "green felt" on the inside of the hook?  ;)
Thanks.
I used leather inside the hooks BTW.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 04, 2020, 08:55:15 PM
Ahhhh. I see that now... even better!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 04, 2020, 10:01:19 PM
Nice work, David!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 04, 2020, 10:11:57 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 04, 2020, 10:01:19 PM
Nice work, David!
Thank you.
I actually never planned to make a gun rack, I was just testing out some of my router bits I don't use often enough and figured why not since I've already put the decorative edge on the nice old piece of wood.
What's funny is that I had no clue where my buddy had planned to put some sort of rack for the gun, and it turns out this is an exact perfect fit for where he had planned.
For the mounting I believe he's just going to locate the studs and put some screws right through it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 05, 2020, 12:17:28 AM
I installed a GEO moderator on my Aspen. Man, is that thing quite. Had to do a little sanding to get it to fit the shroud and barrel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Garandsx5 on November 05, 2020, 09:00:01 AM
David-
That looks really nice! Fits perfectly with the gun. Just be aware that leather can be hygroscopic and absorb humidity from the air. Could lead to oxidation where it touches any metal on the gun. A good healthy coating of paste wax on the leather can reduce this effect.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 05, 2020, 11:54:10 AM
Quote from: Garandsx5 on November 05, 2020, 09:00:01 AM
David-
That looks really nice! Fits perfectly with the gun. Just be aware that leather can be hygroscopic and absorb humidity from the air. Could lead to oxidation where it touches any metal on the gun. A good healthy coating of paste wax on the leather can reduce this effect.

Thank you.
I used a waxed leather,  but could probably give it some Obenauffs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 05, 2020, 08:27:27 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on November 05, 2020, 11:54:10 AM
Obenauffs.

Gesundheit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 05, 2020, 09:05:47 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 05, 2020, 08:27:27 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on November 05, 2020, 11:54:10 AM
Obenauffs.

Gesundheit.

Haha!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 05, 2020, 09:56:14 PM
I removed the built in pump on my Aspen. The check valve was leaking and filling the pump with HP and jamming the pump. Took the pump all of the way apart and found the seal that everbody has problems with is in perfect shape. I'll blow out the check valve tommarrow . There was no rust or damage on the check ball so I think there's something in between the check ball and the seat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 06, 2020, 05:53:18 AM
I know the Airsaber had some kick to it, I only shot one time with it and stopped after the arrow disappeared into the grass under world. I didn't have any success in locating it. There is a plow trail from it for some distance then it stops, so yesterday I broke out the metal detector to locate it. Never could find it. I think it went to the center of the earth. Well it won't be the first arrow I have lost and it won't be the last. I will have to use my dirt pile here at the house to catch the fliers. Luckily the arrows are not to expensive compared to the Air Venturi ones. Other than that, I am happy with the gun. It's not to loud, no ear plugs needed. The gun is light, it weighs about 6.5 pounds so that will be a plus in the walking in the wood with it. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 06, 2020, 01:37:28 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on November 05, 2020, 09:56:14 PM
I removed the built in pump on my Aspen. The check valve was leaking and filling the pump with HP and jamming the pump. Took the pump all of the way apart and found the seal that everbody has problems with is in perfect shape. I'll blow out the check valve tommarrow . There was no rust or damage on the check ball so I think there's something in between the check ball and the seat.
I think there is more than one reason why they call them a "check valve" 🤔
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: dan_house on November 06, 2020, 03:11:28 PM
Dropped the Pishtov gun off at UPS for return to Pishtov HQ for a refund
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 06, 2020, 05:05:33 PM
Got a 273 peep sight in, and fitted to my Benjamin 312.
They require a hair of filing.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dV5sB4N6/20201106-123631.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDt2yCkR)
And I like to bevel off the inside at the bottom so it can sit a little lower.
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCG0Hj6x/20201106-123702.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nj26S3vg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gc3G5YBn/20201106-123758.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DmyV4KhT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/t44yYFRx/20201106-123941.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pp43ShFW)

Now it just needs to be sighted in, and I'll build up the front sight with JB weld steel stik if it's shooting too high.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 06, 2020, 07:43:17 PM
Mailed all those FX .22 hybrid slugs back to bakerairguns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on November 06, 2020, 10:07:56 PM
Started working on a cabinet for my 350 Mag, pellets, & AG cleaning stuff.
Jesse
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 07, 2020, 08:45:37 PM
I finished Jim's pellet trap tonight while he was visiting, he left before I thought to take pictures, when I see him again I'll asked him to snap a pic of it and send it to me
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mac on November 09, 2020, 06:01:41 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on November 06, 2020, 05:05:33 PM
Got a 273 peep sight in, and fitted to my Benjamin 312.
They require a hair of filing.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dV5sB4N6/20201106-123631.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDt2yCkR)
And I like to bevel off the inside at the bottom so it can sit a little lower.
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCG0Hj6x/20201106-123702.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nj26S3vg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gc3G5YBn/20201106-123758.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DmyV4KhT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/t44yYFRx/20201106-123941.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pp43ShFW)

Now it just needs to be sighted in, and I'll build up the front sight with JB weld steel stik if it's shooting too high.

Very cool 312 David ! I’m drawn more and more towards the vintage part of this sport.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mac on November 09, 2020, 06:04:56 PM
Made another rubber mulch pellet trap for some upcoming basement shooting.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on November 09, 2020, 10:25:21 PM
I topped off both my 60 minute SCBA tanks with my trusty F10, topped off my Xisico Sentry, went to the state land, didn't see any squirrels and did a three shot group !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 10, 2020, 08:40:07 AM
Boxed up the .22 Modified MRodAir Varmint this morning to send it off to it's new home. Just waiting for the shipping address.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 10, 2020, 08:58:00 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on November 09, 2020, 10:25:21 PM
I topped off both my 60 minute SCBA tanks with my trusty F10, topped off my Xisico Sentry, went to the state land, didn't see any squirrels and did a three shot group !!!
Wayne, it must have been something in the air  --  I made a morning hunt too and the squirrels were nowhere to be seen.  I did see two Whitetail bucks; one at about 15 yards.  I told my Judy that if I had been hunting deer, I would have seen a bunch of squirrels and no deer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 10, 2020, 11:46:36 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on November 10, 2020, 08:58:00 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on November 09, 2020, 10:25:21 PM
I topped off both my 60 minute SCBA tanks with my trusty F10, topped off my Xisico Sentry, went to the state land, didn't see any squirrels and did a three shot group !!!
Wayne, it must have been something in the air  --  I made a morning hunt too and the squirrels were nowhere to be seen.  I did see two Whitetail bucks; one at about 15 yards.  I told my Judy that if I had been hunting deer, I would have seen a bunch of squirrels and no deer.
A couple years ago I startled a buck at point blank range.  I watched him bound away as I contemplated my shot gun loaded with bird shot.  Then a year or two later I kept jumping up turkey while walking to and from my deerstand, carrying a 30 30! (rifles aren't legal for turkey in Florida).  I need some of you airgunsmiths/machinists to design a composite Drilling.  It needs to have a magnum powder burner rifle barrel, an adjustable choke shotgun barrel and a .22 cal PCP barrel.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 10, 2020, 12:28:26 PM
Traded a RS .30 Carbine for a Max air .25
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 10, 2020, 12:38:09 PM
Bought a DeadShot from the classifieds.... Thanks GTA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 10, 2020, 01:28:48 PM
Quote from: avator on November 10, 2020, 12:38:09 PM
Bought a DeadShot from the classifieds.... Thanks GTA.
I have one and I love it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 10, 2020, 03:14:28 PM
Been wanting one but never wanted to pay full price for one. Didn't really need it, I have plenty of bags, tripods and bipods. Just an itch that wanted scratched. I guess I'm just not happy unless I see Betty Lou do the eye roll thing...  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 10, 2020, 06:32:26 PM
My buddy came over for some shooting.
I gave him the 342 with mount I made him for it as well as an ammo box to store his shooting supplies in.

I also lost 2 of the little chickens, I never tether them down because I have two different backstops , and this time I payed for it.
I scanned all over with the construction pickup magnet and couldn't find either.

I will keep looking and hopefully find them
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 10, 2020, 08:02:22 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on November 10, 2020, 06:32:26 PM
My buddy came over for some shooting.
I gave him the 342 with mount I made him for it as well as an ammo box to store his shooting supplies in.

I also lost 2 of the little chickens, I never tether them down because I have two different backstops , and this time I payed for it.
I scanned all over with the construction pickup magnet and couldn't find either.

I will keep looking and hopefully find them

Again, that’s fantastic! (not the loss of your chickens)... if he hasn’t already, sign your buddy up for the GTA!  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on November 10, 2020, 10:00:16 PM
Made a stack of plinking targets from old phone book pages.
Jesse
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 10, 2020, 11:08:22 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 10, 2020, 08:02:22 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on November 10, 2020, 06:32:26 PM
My buddy came over for some shooting.
I gave him the 342 with mount I made him for it as well as an ammo box to store his shooting supplies in.

I also lost 2 of the little chickens, I never tether them down because I have two different backstops , and this time I payed for it.
I scanned all over with the construction pickup magnet and couldn't find either.

I will keep looking and hopefully find them

Again, that’s fantastic! (not the loss of your chickens)... if he hasn’t already, sign your buddy up for the GTA!  ;)
I still need to help him figure out a proper range / backstop location and get him a good backstop set up first so he get more serious about it.

After that I'll try to talk him into joining.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 11, 2020, 08:53:14 AM
Hey David, We could help him with that too... ya know! ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 11, 2020, 03:43:40 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 11, 2020, 08:53:14 AM
Hey David, We could help him with that too... ya know! ;)
I'm sure you could,  and you could also help him spend his money  ;)

He did ask me yesterday what forums are ( I think he's normally just follows social media groups or something) and which ones I'm on.

I'll definitely get him to join, there are things that are out of my wheelhouse that you guys could help him with.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on November 11, 2020, 10:54:56 PM
What airgun related thing did I do today? Well, I ordered a computer desk...

My laptop sits upon a 'portable table' & has done so for the past 5-6 years'. Actually, its kind of a Tv tray, but quite sturdy. I plan on making it a portable shooting bench.

Just need a computer desk to hold my laptop up and I'm all set. Should have done this years ago.

Canvas chair + portable table / shooting bench (& my bogpod adjustable bipod when necessary) and I'll be ready to rock.

I don't do much target shooting, per se. Mostly just to sight in w/ different pellets for pest control. I'll probably be doing more target shooting in the future though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 07:10:15 AM
Quote from: Longbob on November 11, 2020, 10:54:56 PM
What airgun related thing did I do today? Well, I ordered a computer desk...

My laptop sits upon a 'portable table' & has done so for the past 5-6 years'. Actually, its kind of a Tv tray, but quite sturdy. I plan on making it a portable shooting bench.

Just need a computer desk to hold my laptop up and I'm all set. Should have done this years ago.

Canvas chair + portable table / shooting bench (& my bogpod adjustable bipod when necessary) and I'll be ready to rock.

I don't do much target shooting, per se. Mostly just to sight in w/ different pellets for pest control. I'll probably be doing more target shooting in the future though.

Nothing wrong with re-purposing for a shooting bench. I use an old plastic tool box topped with plywood wrapped in felt. I built a smaller one for my little shooting partner. I still keep tools in them actually... I’ve had both of these tool totes for about 15 years and they’ve been our shooting benches for about 2-3 years now. They stow away nicely when we’re done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on November 12, 2020, 09:47:57 AM
Is that in your garage John? How far can you shoot? I get about 11 yds. in my shop.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 12:37:54 PM
Quote from: jimbo on November 12, 2020, 09:47:57 AM
Is that in your garage John? How far can you shoot? I get about 11 yds. in my shop.

Yes that’s out the garage. That range is setup to 60 meters. The end of the concrete is 20 meters, the first target box we roll away when we’re done. The rest of the target boxes stay put at 30 meters, 40, 45, 50, 55 & 60 meters. I have had them out to 80 meters 10 meters apart. But I also have a 2 lane 100 meter range shooting the opposite direction on the side of my property. The setup in the photo was at 40 or 50 meters, but I can stretch it back to 110+ meters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 12:38:54 PM
Sorry for the sideways photos, I don't always get them right.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 12:45:49 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 12:38:54 PM
Sorry for the sideways photos, I don't always get them right.  :o

Oh... the garage range:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on November 12, 2020, 01:21:20 PM
Wow, your lucky, I gotta go to a friends place 15 minutes away if I want to stretch it out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on November 12, 2020, 01:37:58 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 07:10:15 AM
Quote from: Longbob on November 11, 2020, 10:54:56 PM
What airgun related thing did I do today? Well, I ordered a computer desk...

My laptop sits upon a 'portable table' & has done so for the past 5-6 years'. Actually, its kind of a Tv tray, but quite sturdy. I plan on making it a portable shooting bench.

Just need a computer desk to hold my laptop up and I'm all set. Should have done this years ago.

Canvas chair + portable table / shooting bench (& my bogpod adjustable bipod when necessary) and I'll be ready to rock.

I don't do much target shooting, per se. Mostly just to sight in w/ different pellets for pest control. I'll probably be doing more target shooting in the future though.

Nothing wrong with re-purposing for a shooting bench. I use an old plastic tool box topped with plywood wrapped in felt. I built a smaller one for my little shooting partner. I still keep tools in them actually... I’ve had both of these tool totes for about 15 years and they’ve been our shooting benches for about 2-3 years now. They stow away nicely when we’re done.

A multi-purpose shooting bench? I like that concept. I kinda do the same. Whereas most folks use a sandbag or equivalent for support? I use 7 lb bags of cat kibble. Also, I have a couple of gallon sized ziploc brand stuffed full of some brand of kibble neither of my cats liked. Works great for support.

My portable table is adjustable in height. As soon as its no longer holding up my laptop, I'll adjust it for the canvas chair I'll be using w/ it. At present, I'll be using it the most for my flat topped scoped 1377. When it was stock, it was sighted in for 17 yards. Since its about half again as powerful now as it used to be, I'm going to sight it in for 25 yards. Might try a sight in for a further range later.

My flat topped backpacker is also sighted in for 17 yards w/ 10 pumps. I get the same POI at 25 yards w/ 15 pumps. Might have to see if I get close to the same POI at 33 yards w/ 20 pumps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 12, 2020, 03:36:35 PM
Tinkered on Crosman 1077 a bit. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 12, 2020, 09:39:52 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 12:45:49 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 12:38:54 PM
Sorry for the sideways photos, I don't always get them right.  :o

Oh... the garage range:
Very, very nice range set up. Shooting off my patio I'm under the elements in the open. I envy your garage.  Nice shooting above.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 12, 2020, 09:43:23 PM
82° today so I brought out the Beeman QB78S.  Shooting FTT at spinners at 30 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 11:02:44 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 12, 2020, 09:39:52 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 12:45:49 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 12:38:54 PM
Sorry for the sideways photos, I don't always get them right.  :o

Oh... the garage range:
Very, very nice range set up. Shooting off my patio I'm under the elements in the open. I envy your garage.  Nice shooting above.

Thanks Dan, it’s worked out for me for sure. Someday I’d still like to put a climate controlled shooting shed out on the 100m range. But for now, no way I can complain.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 11:04:01 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 12, 2020, 09:43:23 PM
82° today so I brought out the Beeman QB78S.  Shooting FTT at spinners at 30 yards.

And nice shooting there Brother!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 13, 2020, 07:26:42 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 11:04:01 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 12, 2020, 09:43:23 PM
82° today so I brought out the Beeman QB78S.  Shooting FTT at spinners at 30 yards.

And nice shooting there Brother!
Thanks. I thought about you the other day.  Tuesday night I noticed real cold air dumping out of our A/C return. Fan was off and I checked and sure enough the compressor was still running. This happened about 5 years ago and I remembered the technician (family friend) changed the contactor. I called him but his wife said he was hunting in Illinois till the Sunday before Thanksgiving. 
So you would be proud of me. I removed the cover, looked at the contactor, called the supplier and went into town to get one.
Part was $20.17 tax and all. After discharging the voltage in the starting capacitor I swapped out the contactor. Problem solved.i disassembled the old one and the contacts were welded together. I saved that service call.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 13, 2020, 07:37:52 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 13, 2020, 07:26:42 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 12, 2020, 11:04:01 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 12, 2020, 09:43:23 PM
82° today so I brought out the Beeman QB78S.  Shooting FTT at spinners at 30 yards.

And nice shooting there Brother!
Thanks. I thought about you the other day.  Tuesday night I noticed real cold air dumping out of our A/C return. Fan was off and I checked and sure enough the compressor was still running. This happened about 5 years ago and I remembered the technician (family friend) changed the contactor. I called him but his wife said he was hunting in Illinois till the Sunday before Thanksgiving. 
So you would be proud of me. I removed the cover, looked at the contactor, called the supplier and went into town to get one.
Part was $20.17 tax and all. After discharging the voltage in the starting capacitor I swapped out the contactor. Problem solved.i disassembled the old one and the contacts were welded together. I saved that service call.

You did yourself good, Dan. Contactors don’t last like they used to. It’s a good practice to check them for burning and pitting. On 3 phase equipment they can do real harm if not all 3 make good contact. I generally remove the 2 screws and cover and discard them. That way with the power off you can gently push in one side of each contact against the spring and get a good looks at the contact point. If you see any burning or pitting, replace it before it goes bad.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 13, 2020, 11:24:41 AM
Visiting my Daughter #3 in Phoenix. We stopped by AoA. Said I was just "Window shopping" but was told they don't sell windows.
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 13, 2020, 11:52:59 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 13, 2020, 11:24:41 AM
Visiting my Daughter #3 in Phoenix. We stopped by AoA. Said I was just "Window shopping" but was told they don't sell windows.
 ;D

Classic-  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 13, 2020, 01:25:56 PM
Clearing out the archery range. I have a mountain of dirt as a backstop and the jungle has taken over that. Loss of one arrow is enough for right now, at least they are not to expensive compared to Air Venturi arrows. Weather is nice and cool, no mosquitoes either.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 13, 2020, 09:34:05 PM



Weather is nice and cool, no mosquitoes either.
Wait, Kris - Did someone move North Florida to New York?   ;D



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 13, 2020, 10:23:03 PM
I went to Harbor Freight and bought one of these cases to protect the Crosman 1701P.  I have one for the MP-46M and it works perfect so I decided that the 1701 needed some protection.  I'll be able to store pellets and accessories for the pistol in it too!  So convenient.  20% off coupon and it gets even better!

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x-6-in-x-13-in-black-aluminum-case-69318.html (https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x-6-in-x-13-in-black-aluminum-case-69318.html)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Eric G. on November 13, 2020, 11:40:52 PM
Removed a large limb (5”x20’ 30ft up) overhanging our driveway, with a few
Hunter’s Supply 350 FP slugs from my Texan .457.  🪚
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2020, 12:34:41 AM
Quote from: Eric G. on November 13, 2020, 11:40:52 PM
Removed a large limb (5”x20’ 30ft up) overhanging our driveway, with a few
Hunter’s Supply 350 FP slugs from my Texan .457.  🪚
I've shot mistletoe out of oaks with an air rifle but that tops it! ;D 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on November 14, 2020, 12:55:36 AM
Changed oil in my AV 4500 compressor and refilled my 88 cu/ft. tank.  That's all.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 14, 2020, 03:20:13 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on November 13, 2020, 09:34:05 PM
Weather is nice and cool, no mosquitoes either.
Wait, Kris - Did someone move North Florida to New York?   ;D

Na Mike, my idea of cool is 80 with 50% humidity and a light north wind. The "cold" front came through yesterday, so no drippy, sweaty conditions to deal with. Not having the mosquitoes around makes it even more pleasant. I did get everything cleared away for about 30yds so that will get me sighted in for now with the airsaber. Also I am setting up a bait station for squirrels, tired of them cutting my fruit and vegetables.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on November 14, 2020, 03:33:43 AM
Cast some bullets.  MP molds 47 grain boat tail. Attached is a pic of a single bullet.
Shoot very nicely at all velocities I have tested.

The ones on the blue background are NOE 60 grain or a bit less depending on the point. I cast those yesterday.

Happy they work pretty well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2020, 11:44:26 AM
Today is the first day of small game season on public land here in north Florida. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 14, 2020, 03:19:33 PM
The post is going here because I was not really hunting:  I went to the woods where I hunt and checked the accuracy of my Marauder .25.  Yesterday afternoon I hit two squirrels without killing either.  The one I did retrieve was hit in the top of the spine - a high shot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on November 14, 2020, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on November 14, 2020, 03:20:13 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on November 13, 2020, 09:34:05 PM
Weather is nice and cool, no mosquitoes either.
Wait, Kris - Did someone move North Florida to New York?   ;D

Na Mike, my idea of cool is 80 with 50% humidity and a light north wind. The "cold" front came through yesterday, so no drippy, sweaty conditions to deal with. Not having the mosquitoes around makes it even more pleasant. I did get everything cleared away for about 30yds so that will get me sighted in for now with the airsaber. Also I am setting up a bait station for squirrels, tired of them cutting my fruit and vegetables.

Lol... A lott nicer lately arodour area get sure.  Don't mind being outside today  . After the first storm my g0d mosquitoes were worse then I rembered in sometime.  Can of off smoke fires whatever they just laughed at that. 

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 14, 2020, 05:25:35 PM
  Tinkered/experimented some more with the M/M Daisy 880 Shadow. ::) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 14, 2020, 08:02:09 PM
Shredded old saved papers/records. 1987-2013 My shredder is getting an overdue work out! Let me tell ya, when you save every paper that you might need and then don't get rid of them it adds up.

 Oh you ask how that's airgun related, well I am reclaiming space/making room!  ;D
  I can see and use my second desk again.  Most of what was on the desk is now in file drawers that I emptied out. 8)
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 14, 2020, 10:12:32 PM
..... ;) always need more room for airgun stuff ;) ;) :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 14, 2020, 10:56:07 PM
Flew home from Arizona (Boy, are my arms are tired) then opened the gun safe and checked all the gun cases under the bed and every one is safe and sound.
Must guard my Precious....... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 15, 2020, 12:19:30 AM
I fired a few 10 shot groups in the basement using my Diana 350 and questioned the utility of it other than quelling utter boredom. Surprisingly, it helped but with the unnecessary pellet shortage, I wish the house was at least 60 feet longer so I could practice at a useful range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 15, 2020, 10:44:30 PM
I missed the first day of small game season like I always do but I got out early this morning.  Unfortunately by the time it got light enough to shoot I had to didi mau to work.  Still, it was great to just sit in the woods for an hour at dawn.  Tomorrow I'm off.  Tonight I'm prepping all my gear like a kid, waterproofing my boots, loading pellet pens, juicing up my old pumper.  Getting all excited about that first real hunt of the season.  I've been hunting at the homestead and my permission for about a month.  That is just shooting quasi urban squirrels at a feeder though.  Tomorrow I'll be out in the thickets trying for canny wild squirrels or maybe a rabbit if I'm lucky.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 16, 2020, 06:20:27 AM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on November 15, 2020, 12:19:30 AM
I fired a few 10 shot groups in the basement using my Diana 350 and questioned the utility of it other than quelling utter boredom. Surprisingly, it helped but with the unnecessary pellet shortage, I wish the house was at least 60 feet longer so I could practice at a useful range.

I’m with you, Wes. But, I don’t have a basement. Or an attic suitable for shooting. However, when it’s just too cold or foul weather and I’ve got some tuning to do it’s good to keep my garage door closed and keep the weather out. I, too, would prefer to shoot at least a full 10 or 20 meters. This winter I have some gun work to do, so I’ll do the testing with the door shut if needed. Of course, the other obstacle is I have take to the wife’s car out when doing so, as well. But, if I had a 10+ meter basement, I bet I’d use it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 16, 2020, 09:48:26 AM
I don’t have a basement either or an attic that is suitable for shooting. When it’s just too cold or foul weather I usually reload for my powderburners or do some routine cleaning and straightening of my tool closet.  Years ago I removed the garage doors and we decided that we like it better without them. We have short, mild winters here in south Mississippi and with my garage faces east and in the summer with the garage doors closed it would reach 110°.  Anyway my garage is not 10 yards deep and I  actually rarely shoot at distances less than 20 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 17, 2020, 07:16:11 AM
Please don't make this political.
It has been a long fun thread and I'd hate to see it get locked down now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: oldpro on November 17, 2020, 03:34:39 PM
 Not locking the thread but as usual keep ALL politics off this website!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on November 17, 2020, 03:51:51 PM
Bit the bullet on a Element Titan scope and Eagle Vision Infinity rings.  Also, about to install a slug power kit in my Impact.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on November 17, 2020, 04:51:13 PM
I bought four (4) tins of 7.33 gr. JSB's from TRENIER OUTDOORS.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on November 17, 2020, 06:55:46 PM
What airgun related thing did I do today? Well, my new computer desk arrived. Put it together and it is now in the corner of my bedroom holding up my laptop and some other stuff. Nice desk too.

Which frees up the portable table which had been previously holding up my laptop for the past 5-6 years. Said portable table which is now going to be a portable SHOOTING BENCH !!!

Yay me.

I'm going to do some major target practice tonight w/ my scoped, flat topped, 1377 in my backyard. No telling how that's going to go since that flat topped 1377 is not back yard friendly at all.

Anyone know where I can find a 12 inch .177 barrel so I can put a Geo LDC on the barrel? That would make it backyard friendly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 17, 2020, 08:29:08 PM
After 45 years... I started seriously looking at a Daisy again....  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on November 17, 2020, 10:46:31 PM
I shot and recorded 130 shots trying to find the plateau of my Fortitude to tune the gun.   Record the pressure, shoot five-shot groups recording the velocity of each, reduce the hammer spring tension by 1/8 of a turn, and repeat.

I started at 6 turns and finished at 3 turns and don't think I have found the end of the plateau yet.  The factory setting is four turns, so I am surprised that at 3 turns I need to keep testing.  I kept the pressure between 3K and 2K.  Crosman says the regulator is factory set to 2K.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on November 18, 2020, 11:59:42 AM
I shot my Armada FINALLY !

Centered my hard sights, not bad for first shots at a couple of Ant Hill Kill Packages, flipped them around a little.

Was very surprised, almost no sound, but I do get an annoying, almost tinnny sound that I need to work on !

Wondering if removing a baffle or two will do anything ?

Working on it !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 18, 2020, 02:39:15 PM
Like a "PING" noise?
 Probably the mechanics inside of the gun you would be less likely to notice if the report was louder. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on November 18, 2020, 06:24:58 PM
I moved inside the garage to shoot. Got just over 10 yards diagonal in the prone position so it's gonna work. Unfortunately my scope and eyes don't focus at the higher magnifications, but who really needs it. Got pretty well zeroed over lunch. Gonna try to find the time to see what happens with a casual 50' target tonight. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A moron on November 18, 2020, 06:32:09 PM
Tested why I was missing in the morning now but hitting in the afternoon


https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=180304.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=180304.0)


That's kinda sucking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 18, 2020, 10:27:11 PM
Stippling some grips for the Crosman 1701P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on November 18, 2020, 11:05:41 PM
Tried out the new slug power kit in the Impact.  Got 98.3 FPE with 46gr pellets on the minimum power wheel setting, but needs to be tuned still.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 19, 2020, 12:29:18 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 16, 2020, 06:20:27 AM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on November 15, 2020, 12:19:30 AM
I fired a few 10 shot groups in the basement using my Diana 350 and questioned the utility of it other than quelling utter boredom. Surprisingly, it helped but with the unnecessary pellet shortage, I wish the house was at least 60 feet longer so I could practice at a useful range.

I’m with you, Wes. But, I don’t have a basement. Or an attic suitable for shooting. However, when it’s just too cold or foul weather and I’ve got some tuning to do it’s good to keep my garage door closed and keep the weather out. I, too, would prefer to shoot at least a full 10 or 20 meters. This winter I have some gun work to do, so I’ll do the testing with the door shut if needed. Of course, the other obstacle is I have take to the wife’s car out when doing so, as well. But, if I had a 10+ meter basement, I bet I’d use it.
The basement is just long enough for a measured 10 meters with enough extra for me to sit on a chair behind the duct tape LOL My outside range consists of one of those camo pop up deer blinds where you twist them and boing they're up as my shootin shack and I put my pellet trap against the utility trailer on a milk crate with a 1" thick oak board behind it in case I miss LOL The outside "range" measures 23 yards :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 19, 2020, 12:38:26 AM
I forgot to mention I use milk crates to sit on in the deer blind shootin shack as well as having a row of three of them to lay my rifle on with two padded camo hunting cushions LOL One thing I might add regarding the deer blind as an actual deer blind...it's useless, the deer look at them like a carp in a punch bowl they know something isn't right LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on November 19, 2020, 12:43:19 AM
Finally shot my Armada.

Put the Flip up hard sights on, centered each sight, a few quick shots and was very happy how it shoots even without any sighing in of the sights.

My only problem is the "Twang" sound when I shoot.

Nice Rifle !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 19, 2020, 05:44:29 AM
Quote from: Scrambler82 on November 18, 2020, 11:59:42 AM
I shot my Armada FINALLY !

Centered my hard sights, not bad for first shots at a couple of Ant Hill Kill Packages, flipped them around a little.

Was very surprised, almost no sound, but I do get an annoying, almost tinnny sound that I need to work on !

Wondering if removing a baffle or two will do anything ?

Working on it !

Benjamin guns have a ping to them, installing a depinger will eliminate the "ping".

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=98251.msg918962;topicseen#msg918962 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=98251.msg918962;topicseen#msg918962)

https://hillairgun.com/product/hill-airgun-pcp-depingers/ (https://hillairgun.com/product/hill-airgun-pcp-depingers/)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-HfrHXQSiU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-HfrHXQSiU)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on November 20, 2020, 10:47:53 PM
Took some time and looked into the "Pinging" problem I got when I first fired my Armada... I called it a Twang !

I contacted a Company called Hills Airguns, Tim the owner is a decent guy, has a good way of running his business.

We talked about what I wanted out of my Armada, what Feet Per Second I wanted and why, good questions which I couldn't give him a good answer to because I didn't know.

He has given me FPS setting that he believes can be reached, and mods that he would do to the Armada to reach these number.  I asked about other mods and he could have charged me for the parts but told me all of the parts I asked about are in a kit that he had already talked about, so the price would be the same and he offered to switch the bolt action to the left side for free.

I was losing faith with people that appeared to me to take advantage of a situation to get more money but Tim didn't, I have never met him but I like him.

I have another Thread started about FPS so I don't want to go there in this thread, but I did some info checking and found a good shop.

Thanks for listening.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on November 21, 2020, 05:36:05 PM
I worked on the 760 Powermaster variant 2 today for a bit. Got the receiver halves cleaned up. Daughter and son goin' shoppin' in a bit, so I'll get a new trim brush to use with Citristrip to get the old paint off the 760 receivers. Resto video part 4 is nearly done.  I also ordered a second Umarex/Colt .177 pellet shooter to build matching pistols for my DB Books character.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/yiwGzZ.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poyiwGzZj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 21, 2020, 06:59:09 PM
Finished clearing out the 50yd rifle range so I can spend quality time with my squirrel guns. Still haven't figured out where to put the squirrel bait station, need a place that they will come to it for an easy shot and recovery.  I know it's a tough decision on 4 acres of jungle. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 21, 2020, 07:44:20 PM
I get off work at four on Saturdays so I split for the woods as soon as my shift was over today.  I parked my truck at the entrance to cow creek grade and started walking, carrying my Hatsan Striker that Steve Palone gave me.  I'm determined to make meat with this gun this season.  So far no luck but I had a beautiful walk through the Morrison Hammock wilderness area.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on November 21, 2020, 08:33:48 PM
Quote from: Scrambler82 on November 20, 2020, 10:47:53 PM
Took some time and looked into the "Pinging" problem I got when I first fired my Armada... I called it a Twang !

I contacted a Company called Hills Airguns, Tim the owner is a decent guy, has a good way of running his business.

We talked about what I wanted out of my Armada, what Feet Per Second I wanted and why, good questions which I couldn't give him a good answer to because I didn't know.

He has given me FPS setting that he believes can be reached, and mods that he would do to the Armada to reach these number.  I asked about other mods and he could have charged me for the parts but told me all of the parts I asked about are in a kit that he had already talked about, so the price would be the same and he offered to switch the bolt action to the left side for free.

I was losing faith with people that appeared to me to take advantage of a situation to get more money but Tim didn't, I have never met him but I like him.

I have another Thread started about FPS so I don't want to go there in this thread, but I did some info checking and found a good shop.

Thanks for listening.

Continues my talk with Tim at Hills Airguns about the Pinger, Air Regulators, mods to increase the FPS and PFe.

I have come to a conclusion, based on the following:
Tim has a good product supported by a lot of people liking his items.
Tim seems to be very knowledgable about the Armada.
Tim has made an offer for modding my Armada, the price, although I thought a little high, includes a lot of pieces, and mods to bring the gun up to 980 FPS and I can shoot my 14.3 Domed Pellets and move up to 19-22 gr Pellets without changing too much; that sounds good.  AND it will eliminate the PING !  he also offered to switch my bolt to the left... Nice Guy !

Busy right now so I am still thinking on Tim's offer, I think it is the way to go for me though it will take a little bit of time to get in my head.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 21, 2020, 09:42:34 PM
I learned my Diana model 34 has a T01 trigger rather than the T05 trigger I thought it had, Roadworthy helped me discover this, I had no idea...learn something new every day :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 22, 2020, 04:11:42 PM
Filled the bottle for the Sig Sauer today.
No more CO2 needed in that Gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 22, 2020, 04:28:57 PM
Started to dig a hole for the post that the squirrel feeder will sit on and it turned into a project, post hole digger kept hitting roots. So I went got the orange mechanical post hole digger, that took care of that problem. Maybe a little extreme but I wasn't about beat my arms and shoulders to pieces doing it. Post in the ground, feeder mounted, and filled up with food. Now the squirrels need to their part.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 22, 2020, 05:57:07 PM
Atta Girl Kris!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 22, 2020, 06:48:15 PM
 Tinkered on the Daisy 880 M/M Shadow some. (FrankenDaisy)
Opened up the back edge of the loading port on the receiver to better facilitate loading longer pellets.  ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/K5yIhLz.jpg) (https://imgur.com/K5yIhLz)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 22, 2020, 11:14:17 PM
Before work I took the LGU out for a photo op... then said what the heck, I can’t put her away without shooting it. In my bathrobe, 30 meters, 3 shots= orange frame .22Lr spinners, 3” -dead center, 2” -spun it, 1” spun the heck out of it! With CPDUM from the tin no less. Tomorrow starts my stay-cation.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 23, 2020, 05:55:10 AM
Finish weighing and sorting the .357 ammo for the Ataman Prince. Replace the batteries in the coyote call and make sure the speakers are working.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cloud 9 on November 23, 2020, 01:04:28 PM
Shot my RAW TM1000 @ 60yds to determine best pellet and group size.  JSB 4.51mm is the best pellet I've found.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 23, 2020, 03:10:14 PM
Did a shot string with my liberty using my cast hunter mag plus resized a bunch of hunter supply cast hp 48 grain.25 cal slugs. Some were very easy to size while others were hard to size. I just setup a RCBS rock chucker for sizing using the NOE sizing system.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 23, 2020, 06:13:04 PM
Spraying a new fore end for the 1701
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 23, 2020, 08:55:30 PM
Quote from: bReTt on November 23, 2020, 06:13:04 PM
Spraying a new fore end for the 1701
Huh...? :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 23, 2020, 09:22:05 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 23, 2020, 08:55:30 PM
Quote from: bReTt on November 23, 2020, 06:13:04 PM
Spraying a new fore end for the 1701
Huh...? :o
This...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 24, 2020, 07:00:45 AM
Brett, I know you do some exceptionally nice wood work.
Did you make that?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 24, 2020, 11:12:43 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 24, 2020, 07:00:45 AM
Brett, I know you do some exceptionally nice wood work.
Did you make that?
Yes sir, I did.  I'm hoping the wood will darken with age/exposure to match the grips better.  Even if it doesn't I still like it.  It's held in place with 2 rare earth magnets.  I am thinking about sticking a couple pieces of carpet tape on it just for some more security. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on November 24, 2020, 11:25:45 AM
My second Umarex/colt .177 pellet cartridge shooter I ordered over the weekend came in about 9:30 this morning. With return refunds, coupons and such, it only cost me $19.03 out-of-pocket! Those Bullseye Bucks at PA helped too. I still need to get a pair of faux ivory grips to antique for it to match the other pistol.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/QU0iTT.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQU0iTTj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/81PC4F.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn81PC4Fj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/nG1pnO.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmnG1pnOj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/srNqjV.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnsrNqjVj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Paul Stakun on November 24, 2020, 11:26:37 AM
Waiting for the UPS guy to deliver my new Crown Saber Tactical. :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on November 24, 2020, 07:59:56 PM
Installed a 3-12 UTG scope on my Gamo Swarm Fusion 10x gen 2.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 24, 2020, 08:03:48 PM
 Teaching my son the nuances of casting and shooting slugs.  :o 8) ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 24, 2020, 08:20:02 PM
I wandered around in the woods toting my Crosman 1400 in the morning.  I saw several squirrels but at a distance.  They avoided my efforts to stalk close enough for a shot.  Late in the afternoon I sat in my "squirrel blind" (the back window of the barn) and watched my feeders.  Action is slow right now since I have seriously decimated the local squirrel population.  The one squirrel that did visit the feeders stayed on the ground and scavenged spilled corn and pecans.  It avoided the feeder itself.  I gave it a pass and waited to see if anything else would show.  The cardinals showed up as usual but no quail.  A very pleasant day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2020, 08:30:55 PM
 reblued the pump tube on my  '77 pump pistol!  much better!
swapped a lighter spring/smaller poppet into the valve...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on November 24, 2020, 09:56:34 PM
I was digging through my stuff and found a 1/4 full tin of RWS Superpoint pellets that I bought when I first got my Diana 34 ahh the nostalgia !!!LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2020, 10:31:16 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2020, 08:30:55 PM
reblued the pump tube on my  '77 pump pistol!  much better!
swapped a lighter spring/smaller poppet into the valve...
shoulda got a pic earlier....
 but here it is...

This is another mixed parts gun.
Trigger frame from from PC 77,pump tube from 1377 Rear Cocker, barrel from a 1322. Trigger by Geo.
 Wood from my bud in Washington. ;D ;D 8)
(http://i.imgur.com/NoK6Vob.jpg) (https://imgur.com/NoK6Vob)

finally got it where I like it.......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 24, 2020, 10:39:12 PM
Sorted more pellets for the Ataman, put a new face and target on the pellet trap, then proceeded to deface the trap with the Ataman. I was also testing a new hunting chair, still need to get the loose, wobbly seat straightened out because the shooting rest is attached to it, I'm using a 6x24 50mm scope.  I might as well be shooting from a ship in rough seas.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 24, 2020, 11:58:31 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2020, 10:31:16 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2020, 08:30:55 PM
reblued the pump tube on my  '77 pump pistol!  much better!
swapped a lighter spring/smaller poppet into the valve...
shoulda got a pic earlier....
 but here it is...

This is another mixed parts gun.
Trigger frame from from PC 77,pump tube from 1377 Rear Cocker, barrel from a 1322. Trigger by Geo.
 Wood from my bud in Washington. ;D ;D 8)
(http://i.imgur.com/NoK6Vob.jpg) (https://imgur.com/NoK6Vob)

finally got it where I like it.......
Looks awesome W!  I sure do like that walnut on it.  How do you like that scope?  Not bad for $12 eh?  I have one on the 1701.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 25, 2020, 08:14:52 AM
 It's my first pistol scope so it took a little getting used to. lol  Great deal!
At some point this will get a metal breech, (my Baker aluminum breeches are on the carbines). ;D
 Walnut is beautiful! ( so is the craftsmanship) ;) ;)




 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 27, 2020, 03:40:06 PM
Made a brass bead insert for my new daisy model 25.
(https://i.postimg.cc/2yf39mRt/20201127-112732-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dk4qDb0R)
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2hVk8cC/20201127-112807.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qCRv0M0)

The folded construction of the front sights on these a little gap , so all I did was chuck a piece of 1/16 brass rod in my drill and spin it against the belt grinder to essentially creat a small brass nail, then against the polishing wheel to polish the head.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 27, 2020, 05:13:45 PM
NICE DAVID!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 28, 2020, 11:40:54 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2020, 10:31:16 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2020, 08:30:55 PM
reblued the pump tube on my  '77 pump pistol!  much better!
swapped a lighter spring/smaller poppet into the valve...
shoulda got a pic earlier....
 but here it is...

This is another mixed parts gun.
Trigger frame from from PC 77,pump tube from 1377 Rear Cocker, barrel from a 1322. Trigger by Geo.
 Wood from my bud in Washington. ;D ;D 8)
(http://i.imgur.com/NoK6Vob.jpg) (https://imgur.com/NoK6Vob)

finally got it where I like it.......
Hey Wendel.... would you mind sending me some info of that wood? I have a rear cocker I'd like to put it on as well.   Thanks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 28, 2020, 06:41:42 PM
Quote from: avator on November 28, 2020, 11:40:54 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2020, 10:31:16 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2020, 08:30:55 PM
reblued the pump tube on my  '77 pump pistol!  much better!
swapped a lighter spring/smaller poppet into the valve...
shoulda got a pic earlier....
 but here it is...

This is another mixed parts gun.
Trigger frame from from PC 77,pump tube from 1377 Rear Cocker, barrel from a 1322. Trigger by Geo.
 Wood from my bud in Washington. ;D ;D 8)
(http://i.imgur.com/NoK6Vob.jpg) (https://imgur.com/NoK6Vob)

finally got it where I like it.......
Hey Wendel.... would you mind sending me some info of that wood? I have a rear cocker I'd like to put it on as well.   Thanks.


  PM'd you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on November 29, 2020, 01:30:39 AM
Went out this afternoon and shot about 50 pellets at a target thrown up quickly on a piece of cardboard.

First five shots were low left, adjust the sight and ended up low and to the right.
These shots were all shot from a sitting position with my elbow on my knee.

I left the sights where they were for now, I need to get the Shooting Stand out and put my target up a little more solid, then I can get a solid base to shoot from and hope my adjustments will mean more, but not bad for free hold.

I need to get more pellets through the gun in the next couple of weeks, I will be getting a shop to add in a few accessories, set the FPS over the 900 mark, with mods.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on November 29, 2020, 03:42:29 PM
It's raining today and I was bored, so I thought I'd play with my Dreamline Classic .25.  I had previously added the Power Plenum and increased the regulator pressure from 110 psi to 130 psi.  This increased velocity from around 880 FPS to 910 FPS.  Today I added a second Power Plenum and increased hammer spring tension one full turn and now the velocity is 960 FPS making 52 FPE shooting AA 25.4 Grain pellets.  I'm pretty satisfied with the outcome!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on November 30, 2020, 05:14:56 PM
I started working on part 5 of the 760V2 video series. Finishing stage has commenced!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 30, 2020, 06:29:07 PM
First think this morning I did my initial barrel cleaning on my RWS460. Tightened the screws lubed what needed lubing I was set to try it out but it was drizzling, cold and very windy.  We have a freeze warning tonight. Anyway it was just too uncomfortable and windy to shoot targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 30, 2020, 08:27:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 30, 2020, 06:29:07 PM
First think this morning I did my initial barrel cleaning on my RWS460. Tightened the screws lubed what needed lubing I was set to try it out but it was drizzling, cold and very windy.  We have a freeze warning tonight. Anyway it was just too uncomfortable and windy to shoot targets.

It's time to hang it out the window and put a tin can 10yds and go from there. Leave the water on and shoot icicles in the morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 30, 2020, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on November 30, 2020, 08:27:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 30, 2020, 06:29:07 PM
First think this morning I did my initial barrel cleaning on my RWS460. Tightened the screws lubed what needed lubing I was set to try it out but it was drizzling, cold and very windy.  We have a freeze warning tonight. Anyway it was just too uncomfortable and windy to shoot targets.

It's time to hang it out the window and put a tin can 10yds and go from there. Leave the water on and shoot icicles in the morning.
LOL, I might just do that tomorrow.  I spent a  good part of the day moving plants off the patio into the garage anyway. 

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 30, 2020, 09:58:07 PM
After PT I "took it to the woods"  I took a trail that skirted a ridge falling away to a flood plain bottom.  Dense mature hardwoods and lots of understory.  Found a site where some early season deer hunter had built a blind and then strewed trash everywhere.  I cleaned up the trash because this is a favorite spot and I don't like looking at it.  I left the trash by the trail to pick up on my way out. I headed further into the hammock looking for Lion's mane mushrooms.  I had no luck but it is a little soon to see them.  Another day or two and they should start popping up all over.  I sat down at the end of the out bound leg of my hike and smoked for 20 minutes or so and then headed back.
I picked up my sack of trash and was just thinking what I'd have to do when I got home when a squirrel dashed across the path in front of me.  My Crosman 1400 was at my shoulder and the cross hairs settled on the nutter as it paused for an instant at the base of a tree.  I passed.  The angle was poor and there was too much clutter in the way.  The squirrel dove behind the tree and I never saw it again though I hung around for another  fifteen minutes hoping. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 01, 2020, 12:31:35 PM
Carter,
 Gotta say I have never heard of "Lion's Mane" mushroom's.
 Assuming you're looking for them because they're edible?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 01, 2020, 02:05:42 PM
Had to Google these... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 01, 2020, 03:38:33 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 01, 2020, 12:31:35 PM
Carter,
 Gotta say I have never heard of "Lion's Mane" mushroom's.
 Assuming you're looking for them because they're edible?
Hericium Erinaceus is its proper name.  It grows all over the lower 48 states when temps are around sixty five degrees and relative humidity is high.  It is easy to spot, very tasty, and the only mushroom in north America that has no mimic.  Nothing else looks even remotely like it.  It is the only wild mushroom that I will collect and eat.  It is very good smoked or I like it sliced thin, rolled in cracker crumbs, and pan fried with a lot of butter.  Then I serve it with parmesan cheese and marinara sauce.  Since they grow on trees I often spot them while out squirrel hunting. 

Once I finish this post I'm headed out again.  Going to hike some trail where there is a good chance of seeing squirrels and Lion's mane.
My Hatsan Striker is in the truck  but I'll be happier with the mushroom.  It is much easier to clean and prepare! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mcoulter on December 01, 2020, 04:25:24 PM
I took a photo of my "shrinking" air gun collection!  {wink, wink}

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fhZudlvAx4y_ge7cXLzGNITFvIqUkUOpC1VDNslq6rHnXymCCJphVCQ8DSuwBNE5IhBO0SeFe50-i24BCXo5sutVPHmeIPyMkfkmX-oe4Om7o2f5s9wMRHjxbHWhgps2cOAb9QhB7fXYHZZg0HBNkyKQ=w873-h937-no?authuser=0)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 01, 2020, 08:59:25 PM
Quote from: mcoulter on December 01, 2020, 04:25:24 PM
I took a photo of my "shrinking" air gun collection!  {wink, wink}

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fhZudlvAx4y_ge7cXLzGNITFvIqUkUOpC1VDNslq6rHnXymCCJphVCQ8DSuwBNE5IhBO0SeFe50-i24BCXo5sutVPHmeIPyMkfkmX-oe4Om7o2f5s9wMRHjxbHWhgps2cOAb9QhB7fXYHZZg0HBNkyKQ=w873-h937-no?authuser=0)
Hmmm...  What could be smaller than that last one?  Leyla???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 02, 2020, 06:03:54 AM
Casted the .45 slugs yesterday, today it's the .22s, clean out the pellet catcher and reload it. Melt down the spent stuff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 02, 2020, 06:52:46 AM
Well, actually yesterday's activities first.
Around 14:30 I had the chance to shoot my D460. Starting with open sights at 10 yards. The rear sight was centered and I suppose set at the lowest point right out of the box. I was pleased that the first 10 shots were 1/4" high from POA and windage did not need any adjustments. At 20 yards I realized that my eyesight had changed enough over the past year that a scope would be needed. That concluded yesterday's shooting.

I have always loved shooting with open sights. It was quite depressing to finally accept what I could no longer shoot past 15 yards with open sights.

That brings us to this morning.  Up at 03:30, decided on a cup of Earl Grey. Gathered up the necessary tools.
▪Torque screwdriver
▪Metric Allen wrench bits
▪Scope level
▪Tipton gun butler
Next I opened up the Hammers 3-9x40AO scope and loosened the 4 screws on the one piece mount that comes with it. I set the mount against the stop and shouldered the rifle. I wasn't expecting it but it was perfect.  Eye relief just right with the scope centered in the mount and scope height was perfect. I leveled the reticle and torqued the base screws to 28 in pounds and cap screws to 16 in pounds. 
Hopefully this afternoon I'll be able to sight this baby in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 02, 2020, 07:36:53 AM
Looking forward to hear your report on your scoped D460! Have fun Dan!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 02, 2020, 07:54:05 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 02, 2020, 07:36:53 AM
Looking forward to hear your report on your scoped D460! Have fun Dan!
I am impressed so far. I had jagged hole groups at 10 and 15 yards shooting CPDUM but at 20,  I just flat couldn't see the bullseye with open sights. The Hammers 3-9X40AO mounted perfectly, eye relief just right with one piece mount touching the stop. Cheek weld couldn't be any better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 02, 2020, 10:41:19 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 02, 2020, 07:54:05 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 02, 2020, 07:36:53 AM
Looking forward to hear your report on your scoped D460! Have fun Dan!
I am impressed so far. I had jagged hole groups at 10 and 15 yards shooting CPDUM but at 20,  I just flat couldn't see the bullseye with open sights. The Hammers 3-9X40AO mounted perfectly, eye relief just right with one piece mount touching the stop. Cheek weld couldn't be any better.

My eyes aren’t any good with open sights anymore. I’d prefer my rifles to just not even come with them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 02, 2020, 01:44:55 PM
  just wiping them down....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mcoulter on December 02, 2020, 02:10:32 PM
Quote from: bReTt on December 01, 2020, 08:59:25 PM
Quote from: mcoulter on December 01, 2020, 04:25:24 PM
I took a photo of my "shrinking" air gun collection!  {wink, wink}

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fhZudlvAx4y_ge7cXLzGNITFvIqUkUOpC1VDNslq6rHnXymCCJphVCQ8DSuwBNE5IhBO0SeFe50-i24BCXo5sutVPHmeIPyMkfkmX-oe4Om7o2f5s9wMRHjxbHWhgps2cOAb9QhB7fXYHZZg0HBNkyKQ=w873-h937-no?authuser=0)
Hmmm...  What could be smaller than that last one?  Leyla???

Yeah, I had to look that one up and yes, it's shorter!  The Cricket II is about 3.5 inches longer than the Lelya 2.0.   And I have to wonder when short becomes too short...   ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on December 02, 2020, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 30, 2020, 09:11:45 PM
LOL, I might just do that tomorrow.  I spent a  good part of the day moving plants off the patio into the garage anyway.

No kidding. Me too. Except that living in an apartment I don't have a garage. I moved tomato and pepper plants to my pantries yesterday. Next door neighbor was able to put a couple of my tomato plants in her pantries.

They're outside now; but, I'm gonna have to do the same thing again, Friday.  It's raining today.

I was able to do some target practice last night though. P-17 at 15 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 03, 2020, 08:08:10 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 02, 2020, 10:41:19 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 02, 2020, 07:54:05 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 02, 2020, 07:36:53 AM
Looking forward to hear your report on your scoped D460! Have fun Dan!
I am impressed so far. I had jagged hole groups at 10 and 15 yards shooting CPDUM but at 20,  I just flat couldn't see the bullseye with open sights. The Hammers 3-9X40AO mounted perfectly, eye relief just right with one piece mount touching the stop. Cheek weld couldn't be any better.

My eyes aren’t any good with open sights anymore. I’d prefer my rifles to just not even come with them.
Yeah, i know. I'm about the same way now. I grew up shooting BB guns, then Pellet guns, then 22LR rifles,  then pistols and revolvers,  all with open sights. And even won some competitions but it has become painful obvious that those days are behind me.

I took the rear sight off the D460 yesterday.  And it is soooooooo much easier to load.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 03, 2020, 08:24:41 AM
I had some bad luck yesterday with my new Hammers scope. I bought a couple a while back at a good price and yesterday I opened the last one. The elevation turret will only turn 1/4 of a revolution.  It is obvious the the turret is bent.
I can't find where to send it for warranty repair or replacement.

So really wanting to shoot my new RWS 460 that just came in Saturday I mounted the only scope I had available,  a Hatsan 3-12x50AO.  The glass on it is horrible,  blurry around the edges but I was desperate.  It served the purpose though I found that even with that sorry scope the 460 proved its accuracy.  At 30 yards shooting Crosman Premier Hollow Points 14.33 gr I was able to keep the groups dime-size or better. Just for giggles I shot at a 3" plate at 50 yards and it was basically a 5 shot 1" group.

After I came in I ordered a scope from FDAR.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 03, 2020, 09:40:44 AM
Dan, sometime ago, I bought a Benjamin hand pump.  When I opened the box, everything looked correct.  I gave it a try and it pumped the Marauder to 3000 PSI.  I then took it apart, re-oiled and re-greased everything before putting it back together.  Then I gave it another test pumping the Stormrider up to 3000 PSI.  All was good.  I put it away in the closet for later when one of the other pumps gives out.  I just can't feel comfortable with only one working pump during hunting season.
So what does this have to do with your post above?  Well, I am the same way with scopes.  The spare has proven itself as a working/killing scope.  I sits in the closet in reserve in case one of the hunting scopes develops a problem.
Just saying . . . .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 03, 2020, 10:27:19 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 03, 2020, 08:24:41 AM
I had some bad luck yesterday with my new Hammers scope. I bought a couple a while back at a good price and yesterday I opened the last one. The elevation turret will only turn 1/4 of a revolution.  It is obvious the the turret is bent.
I can't find where to send it for warranty repair or replacement.

So really wanting to shoot my new RWS 460 that just came in Saturday I mounted the only scope I had available,  a Hatsan 3-12x50AO.  The glass on it is horrible,  blurry around the edges but I was desperate.  It served the purpose though I found that even with that sorry scope the 460 proved its accuracy.  At 30 yards shooting Crosman Premier Hollow Points 14.33 gr I was able to keep the groups dime-size or better. Just for giggles I shot at a 3" plate at 50 yards and it was basically a 5 shot 1" group.

After I came in I ordered a scope from FDAR.
That is fantastic shooting! 👊🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 03, 2020, 07:10:08 PM
I rebuilt the FX MKII Amp regulator for the first time.  No leaks so far at least.  Will see how it holds overnight.  Also, while apart, I was able to fix the sticking first stage trigger group.  Very happy there for sure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 03, 2020, 07:33:38 PM
Quote from: bReTt on December 03, 2020, 10:27:19 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 03, 2020, 08:24:41 AM
I had some bad luck yesterday with my new Hammers scope. I bought a couple a while back at a good price and yesterday I opened the last one. The elevation turret will only turn 1/4 of a revolution.  It is obvious the the turret is bent.
I can't find where to send it for warranty repair or replacement.

So really wanting to shoot my new RWS 460 that just came in Saturday I mounted the only scope I had available,  a Hatsan 3-12x50AO.  The glass on it is horrible,  blurry around the edges but I was desperate.  It served the purpose though I found that even with that sorry scope the 460 proved its accuracy.  At 30 yards shooting Crosman Premier Hollow Points 14.33 gr I was able to keep the groups dime-size or better. Just for giggles I shot at a 3" plate at 50 yards and it was basically a 5 shot 1" group.

After I came in I ordered a scope from FDAR.
That is fantastic shooting! 👊🏼
Thanks Brett, I have a couple of scopes on the way to replace that Optima hopefully next week I'll have a decent scope on this rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on December 03, 2020, 07:53:45 PM
Shot my Beeman Mach 12.5 and broke my seventh Hammers scope shooting 16.2 gas JSB.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 03, 2020, 10:44:49 PM
I responded to a question about an almost new .177 caliber HW35E I've listed For Sale in the Members Classified subforum.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 03, 2020, 10:52:27 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on December 03, 2020, 07:10:08 PM
I rebuilt the FX MKII Amp regulator for the first time.  No leaks so far at least.  Will see how it holds overnight.  Also, while apart, I was able to fix the sticking first stage trigger group.  Very happy there for sure.
How did you remedy that sticky trigger?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 04, 2020, 06:08:05 AM
Did minor repair on the Nomad compressor, the plug socket prongs for the AC plug were loose and cause a poor power connect, 2 of the prongs were broke out of the plastic which caused them to slide back when the plug was plugged in. Took the socket out and use some super glue to hold the prongs in place. Put it all back together and everything worked fine. Finished taping up the pellet catcher so that will be ready for the heavy artillery this weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 04, 2020, 01:07:38 PM
Quote from: bReTt on December 03, 2020, 10:52:27 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on December 03, 2020, 07:10:08 PM
I rebuilt the FX MKII Amp regulator for the first time.  No leaks so far at least.  Will see how it holds overnight.  Also, while apart, I was able to fix the sticking first stage trigger group.  Very happy there for sure.
How did you remedy that sticky trigger?


I just lubed the sides of the main rail and the circular piece.  The lube was already in there in a big glob not being used.  Nothing else was done.  The first stage springs the blade system back each time now if I change my mind about the shot instead of having to manually push it back.  It's a big difference now with how the trigger feels overall.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 04, 2020, 01:46:34 PM
Woke up this morning early enough to have a little time to spend at the indoor tinker bench.
Something that I have been neglecting has been the rebuild of my MrodAir MKII compressor.
Sometime ago I had a coupler let go with the compressor pressure at around 4k. After that the compressor would not build above 2k.
Another member sent me some seals to replace and either they were the wrong ones or I did something wrong and the compressor would not function properly.
I recently found some original seals that came with the compressor in one of my stash bins and installed them this morning. The compressor fired up and rapidly built pressure. This weekend I will do a proper break in on the compressor.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 04, 2020, 07:31:37 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on December 04, 2020, 01:07:38 PM
Quote from: bReTt on December 03, 2020, 10:52:27 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on December 03, 2020, 07:10:08 PM
I rebuilt the FX MKII Amp regulator for the first time.  No leaks so far at least.  Will see how it holds overnight.  Also, while apart, I was able to fix the sticking first stage trigger group.  Very happy there for sure.
How did you remedy that sticky trigger?


I just lubed the sides of the main rail and the circular piece.  The lube was already in there in a big glob not being used.  Nothing else was done.  The first stage springs the blade system back each time now if I change my mind about the shot instead of having to manually push it back.  It's a big difference now with how the trigger feels overall.
Well that was easy!

My Streamline started doing that. 

I replaced the hammer weight after reading of others having the same issue.  There was some complaint going around that the metal wasn't hard enough and caused a ridge in the contact surfaces which in turn causes the trigger to get hung up after the "first" stage take up. 

Replacing the hammer weight didn't work on mine so maybe I need to lube it up. 

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on December 05, 2020, 09:02:39 PM
Well. I ordered some stuff to make my own Evanix magazines.
I'll take the ones I have apart and make molds from them.
Then use a good resin to cast my parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: schwebel on December 05, 2020, 10:01:36 PM
Spent 5 hours out on the farm plinking with some good friends.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 05, 2020, 11:19:41 PM
I started the process of figuring out how to reclaim roughly 40 pounds (just guessing based on how much lead I have cast/used) of spent projectiles from my rubber mulch filled tote that held 3.5 bags of rubber mulch.  I've got the process worked out now and down to a science.  It's not going to be so bad now with doing a pre-run to figure out the best way to do this.  I won't have to burn off any rubber outside either.  Just toss in the Lee pot and cast again!

I'll be purchasing a smaller tote or two as well for setting up different distances to shoot at outside, which will be easier to handle as well.  I went overboard not knowing initially what it would take to stop the .357 Slayer indoors from ~ six feet away while tuning it to max energy, which yielded 312 FPE with the 152gr cast.  It doesn't take nearly that much rubber mulch I've learned.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on December 06, 2020, 02:37:13 AM
I borrowed my dad's wall paper scissors and started cutting the 180 sheets of tag board 12 bull NRA Official 10 meter air rifle targets I have into single bull targets so they'll fit my pellet trap LOL!! I bought two sticks of the chap stick looking paper glue school kids use for paper projects and glued a few of the single bull targets onto regular old lined writing paper and TA DAH I'm set for targets for quite a while and they'll be useful at both my indoor 10 meter set up and the outdoor 23 yard shooting area😊 Wall paper scissors as you can see are much longer and you don't need to make as many cuts :) I posted the stick glue and lined paper tablet not as an endorsement for Elmer's but just to show you guys and to be more descriptive 😜 That's all I did airgun related today😉

Wes
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Gliderflyer on December 06, 2020, 03:05:11 AM
I took apart my new to me Beeman R9. I picked it up a few weeks ago. It already had a Maccari Hornet kit in it. It's been shooting decent but not great. Every once in a while I could really smell the oil after a shot. Once I tore it down I can see why. Everything is in great shape but what a greasy mess. The guy that owned it before me really liked greasing things up. Whatever he used on the piston was super thick and sticky. Lots of scrubbing with brake clean and a brush and it all nice and clean. I should have it back together tomorrow for some more testing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on December 06, 2020, 03:10:40 AM
Quote from: Gliderflyer on December 06, 2020, 03:05:11 AM
I took apart my new to me Beeman R9. I picked it up a few weeks ago. It already had a Maccari Hornet kit in it. It's been shooting decent but not great. Every once in a while I could really smell the oil after a shot. Once I tore it down I can see why. Everything is in great shape but what a greasy mess. The guy that owned it before me really liked greasing things up. Whatever he used on the piston was super thick and sticky. Lots of scrubbing with brake clean and a brush and it all nice and clean. I should have it back together tomorrow for some more testing.
Those Beemans sure are nice looking rifles and I hear nothing but good things about them congrats:)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on December 08, 2020, 06:09:54 PM
Worked on the 760 variant 2 again today while filming resto part 5. Gonna blue the polished pump tube and barrel tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 08, 2020, 10:14:49 PM
Unboxed the new DAR .25 and put a scope on it...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 08, 2020, 11:26:52 PM
Quote from: avator on December 08, 2020, 10:14:49 PM
Unboxed the new DAR .25 and put a scope on it...
Nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on December 09, 2020, 01:37:40 AM
I've been plinking with my on and off all day depleting most of the wad cutters that I cast yesterday so it's time to make some more 8)
https://youtu.be/vMBusbb2A_g
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 09, 2020, 06:30:25 AM
Quote from: avator on December 08, 2020, 10:14:49 PM
Unboxed the new DAR .25 and put a scope on it...
I agree with Brett that is very nice. Do you feel up to shooting it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 09, 2020, 06:39:15 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 09, 2020, 06:30:25 AM
Quote from: avator on December 08, 2020, 10:14:49 PM
Unboxed the new DAR .25 and put a scope on it...
I agree with Brett that is very nice. Do you feel up to shooting it?
Yeah, I'm up to it, just not much time to until the weekend. I may get a few minutes of daylight before work this morning the step out and crack off a few but no real testing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 09, 2020, 06:55:17 AM
Quote from: avator on December 09, 2020, 06:39:15 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 09, 2020, 06:30:25 AM
Quote from: avator on December 08, 2020, 10:14:49 PM
Unboxed the new DAR .25 and put a scope on it...
I agree with Brett that is very nice. Do you feel up to shooting it?
Yeah, I'm up to it, just not much time to until the weekend. I may get a few minutes of daylight before work this morning the step out and crack off a few but no real testing.
You're about 100 miles from the gulf right? Are you getting a lot of wind lately. I'm 90 miles from the gulf and it is windy every day, maybe I just don't remember but seems more than usual. I'm trying to shoot 50 yards and the 10+ mph wind is not helping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 09, 2020, 07:01:59 AM
Yep, strangely cold and breezy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 09, 2020, 10:35:04 AM
Quote from: schwebel on December 05, 2020, 10:01:36 PM
Spent 5 hours out on the farm plinking with some good friends.
5 hours!  That's great.  And with good friends?  Even better
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on December 10, 2020, 02:03:57 PM
I worked on Jeff's 760V2 again today. Got the barrel & pump tube blued, hosed down with Rem-Oil Pro3 and hung to cure for a week. Steel was fairly clean that gave what looks to be a dark, even finish. So video part 5 is well on it's way to completion.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on December 10, 2020, 03:43:59 PM
I found some small pieces of steel under the bench and spray painted them white and I've been splatting pellets against them all afternoon LOL!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 10, 2020, 04:57:33 PM
Drooled all over my new DAR .25.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 10, 2020, 08:08:51 PM
Casted, sorted, weighed, and sized the .22 pellets. The NP-03 decided it didn't like what I fed it today. I did have a few pellets that were spot on the rest went every where. May have to chrony them to see where I am at with them in this gun. Still working on getting a good fill so it will take time and practice. I have other 22 rifles that they may work in as well. Just enjoying the time it takes to cast them. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 10, 2020, 08:35:07 PM
Shot my 460 some today mainly at 30 yards. It seems this rifle really likes that range. I forgot to take pictures of the targets. All three paper target had dime size groups.  I found out that it  isn't hold sensitive.  I was using a camera tripod with a "v" yoke today and groups were the same as yesterday when I was using my palm and artillery hold.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 10, 2020, 09:11:17 PM
Moved 14 80-90 lb bails of straw from the back of my wife's truck 30 yards to the edge of the fence. Stacked them 3 high 2 deep and 2 wide with a single stack 2 wide at the base. It's going to be my shooting back stop for my airguns and my bow. I originally thought the bails were 50-60 lbs but my wife told me the place she bought them from told her 80-90 lbs🥵🥵🥵🥺 Didn't think I was that strong. Heck I can't even draw back a 65 lb bow right now. ☹️☹️
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on December 10, 2020, 09:49:24 PM
Put a different scope on my old Bam B3-1 AK. Also my old blue varnish I.B. B3-1, with the Ruger Mini14 peep and tall ring so I can use the open sights or the scope, would not cock. Cocking lever linkage was hitting the front stock screws. Found a couple small washer then put two of the star washers that come with the gun on top of both washer. Cocks fine now.

The B3 has a plastic piston seal that snap over the front of the piston. Today digging for the washers I found a B3 piston with a leather seal screwed to the front end. I must have put lock tight on. Want budge. Think I might try it in the Blue boy. It's .177 and shoots about 550fps. See if it'll do any better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 10, 2020, 10:04:33 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on December 10, 2020, 03:43:59 PM
I found some small pieces of steel under the bench and spray painted them white and I've been splatting pellets against them all afternoon LOL!!!
I really enjoy "splatting" pellets.  I shoot steel quite frequently.  Actually shot steel spinners today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on December 10, 2020, 10:58:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 10, 2020, 08:35:07 PM
Shot my 460 some today mainly at 30 yards. It seems this rifle really likes that range. I forgot to take pictures of the targets. All three paper target had dime size groups.  I found out that it  isn't hold sensitive.  I was using a camera tripod with a "v" yoke today and groups were the same as yesterday when I was using my palm and artillery hold.

Great to hear that this is a quality rifle for you!

Great shooting!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 10, 2020, 11:13:22 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on December 10, 2020, 10:58:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 10, 2020, 08:35:07 PM
Shot my 460 some today mainly at 30 yards. It seems this rifle really likes that range. I forgot to take pictures of the targets. All three paper target had dime size groups.  I found out that it  isn't hold sensitive.  I was using a camera tripod with a "v" yoke today and groups were the same as yesterday when I was using my palm and artillery hold.

Great to hear that this is a quality rifle for you!

Great shooting!

Archie
Thanks Archie. I'm happy with it so far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 11, 2020, 11:46:46 AM
 Polished the hammer on the 1377/22 Rear Cocker. ;)
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Post by: Jshooter71 on December 11, 2020, 06:27:50 PM
It’s raining here & no work today. Painted my spinner paddles bright yellow. Painted the auto reset squirrels grey and their paddles bright yellow. It’s been warm, so every now & then shot the XS60C out the garage to a fixed 40 meter target I leave out there. When it’s cold it’s 2 mil-dot holdover, today it’s been 1 mil-dot holdover, it’s about 71* in the garage.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: GumpIsrael on December 11, 2020, 11:58:39 PM
I finally re-tuned my Stoeger X10, can’t wait to shoot it tomorrow!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 12, 2020, 12:31:42 AM
I cast a few more NOE .30 cal pellets.

(https://i.ibb.co/tcgps63/30-cal-cast-12-11-2020.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 12, 2020, 12:38:51 AM
Nothing really except for surf the airgun forums.  At work currently and watching the clock.  Double shift again tomorrow so no shooting but I'll be lurking the world wide web some more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 12, 2020, 05:35:48 AM
Chronied the NP-03 yesterday. Covered the 909's flashy barrel so I can hunt with it this weekend. Inspected the latest shipment of pellets from PA for damage, PA got a little sloppy with the packing, the tins were in the foam but no cardboard taped to the ends and brown packing paper stuffed around them.  They did survive the Fedex shipping gorillas.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 12, 2020, 06:44:48 AM
Well actually yesterday I used JB bore paste followed by Jeweler's rouge on my RWS-460's barrel. That plus changing my hold made a notable change in its accuracy.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 12, 2020, 09:09:56 AM
Very Nice 10 shot @ 30 group Dan!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on December 12, 2020, 09:39:04 AM
Dan, that's awesome shooting!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 12, 2020, 10:28:14 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on December 12, 2020, 09:39:04 AM
Dan, that's awesome shooting!

Archie
Thanks Archie
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 12, 2020, 09:09:56 AM
Very Nice 10 shot @ 30 group Dan!!!
Thanks Scott.

And my wife was sitting on the patio while I was shooting so I actually have a witness.  I couldn't hardly believe it myself and if I hadn't been sitting there myself I probably wouldn't have. LOL
It was extremely hard to shoot those last 3 pellets.  I was so afraid I would pull a shot or three.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 12, 2020, 01:27:40 PM
It was extremely hard to shoot those last 3 pellets.  I was so afraid I would pull a shot or three.
Ain’t that truth, the best I’ve ever shot was when I couldn’t see the impact, but someone else could (marksman/observer).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 12, 2020, 01:36:58 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 12, 2020, 01:27:40 PM
It was extremely hard to shoot those last 3 pellets.  I was so afraid I would pull a shot or three.
Ain’t that truth, the best I’ve ever shot was when I couldn’t see the impact, but someone else could (marksman/observer).
I can't tell you how many one hole 3-shot groups or one hole 5-shot groups I ruined by going for 10 shots.  But to me a 10-shot group gives a better indication of the accuracy of a rifle/shooter combo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on December 12, 2020, 04:36:49 PM
i got another $20 instead of the $10 owed me for parts and labor on the 760V2 I'm nearly done with. He also brought me the Chinese Shenghi B3-2 he agreed to give me as payment. It shoots hard, but Idk what caliber it is? No stampings, the butt pad doesn't fit & looks a bit new. I'll have to inspect it further. Here's some pics as it got dark for a bit before the sun peeked out again...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/0FzY3U.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po0FzY3Uj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/JmYUOf.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmJmYUOfj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on December 12, 2020, 05:04:29 PM
I took out my Benjamin PCP's today and shot them for a while, ( all of them shot accurate as usual, me on the other hand ).....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 12, 2020, 06:48:53 PM
Verified that my rebuilt MKII compressor is functioning as new and changed the oil.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 12, 2020, 07:07:19 PM
I purchased the Strelok Pro version for my Droid.  Nice app!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 12, 2020, 07:20:04 PM
 After sorting recycling, went out to blow some snow, found out that the plastic auger paddles were well aged and went flying apart by the time I had a 20 x 20 area blow out along with the auger parts. Came in had an adult beverage while I found and ordered new parts for the snow blower.
 Then headed to the man cave and topped off air tanks with the SB 10, shot a .22 30 gr fn BBT at a tin can with the 1400, punched a nice clean hole in it dead center  ;D
 Rounded up the parts thinking perhaps later I will install the steel breach kit and do some scoping and plinking with the 2260  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 12, 2020, 07:33:06 PM
Rain this morning,  headache this afternoon.  No airgun related today. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 12, 2020, 08:46:21 PM
Dan was the man today...Very nice group!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on December 13, 2020, 09:45:25 AM
Yeah, it's been raining on and off for 2 days around here. Lake effect weather here in the Great Lakes region. Gotta work on the 760V2 a little more while I wait for the seal kit to come in from Baker Air Guns. Gotta work on the B3-2 a little as well. Find out what caliber it is and try it out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 16, 2020, 02:11:06 PM
While grocery shopping, with my wife, in the local Walmart this morning, I took a gander at the pellet gun aisle which was mostly empty.  What did catch my eye was the price of the few .177 CPHP pellets on the shelf.  The price had jumped UP to $7.97 from $5.48 per tin!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Leaded on December 16, 2020, 04:10:05 PM
Did a little shooting in the snow  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on December 16, 2020, 04:20:48 PM
Snow on the ground.
HW98 .177 and Hawke Airmax 4-12 with etched reticle.
Steel at 25 yards presented shot down succinctly and without hassle using Kaiser pellets.

The rifle was already sighted in shooting 1" right and fixed by me in a jiffy.

Just get an HW98 and end it ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on December 16, 2020, 04:47:30 PM
Installed a regulator in the .22..

A couple of weeks ago (and waiting 11 days for delivery from you know who) I bought a gauge port HUMA regulator for the .22 Marauder from another shooter..
Waiting for delivery, I had time to read the installation instructions several times so today was the day.
De-gassed the rifle.
Removed barrel shroud for more room to work.
Removed gauge block.
Tried to hook the gauge port with a hook.
Couldn’t do it.
Removed the top end, hammer, trigger group and valve screws.
From the front I stuck a pvc pipe in the air chamber and pushed everything out the back.
Viola.
Put everything back together using the neat little o-ring tool Scott Hull in SBP made for me and aired it up to 3000psi, on the tank gauge.
The regulator is set to about 2000psi (140 bar I think) as the gauge does snot read above that.
I will let it sit for awhile to see if anything leaks before adjusting anything.
I did open the velocity adjustment 4 turns CCW as long as I had the stock off.
Pretty proud of myself but having watched the motorhead tear down my .177 so many times I would be an idiot if I couldn’t do it myself.
I may have Scott make a lightweight hammer for the .22..
I am really not looking for increased shot count, just a nice flat line with little SD/ES....
Stay safe
O-Ring Tool and the .22:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 16, 2020, 05:29:57 PM
Stared at the target stands. Went out to shoot, it was miserable outside, cold, damp, windy, so I came back in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 16, 2020, 06:58:17 PM
Watched rain all day, cast some more .22 pellets. The urban likes them. Caved to the bargain gate again, Benji bottle coming.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on December 16, 2020, 07:40:42 PM
new mount came in so i installed the new scope on my squirrel gun.  sighted it in at 35 yards.  mounted the Tactacam to it, but by then it was too dark to test the quality of video. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 16, 2020, 07:52:43 PM
Put everything away.  :-[
The Family room is getting prepped for Christmas but that is also my indoor range.
Guns, pellets, targets, oils must all be "hidden"until Dec 26th.   :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 16, 2020, 08:06:56 PM
OK... while "cleaning up" I discovered and dug out my "winter gun" to see how it shoots after its spring, summer, autumn hibernation.
 All I can say is well...
 "Mankind has got to know his limitations"  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 16, 2020, 09:19:25 PM
Very pretty Scott. It was raw and wet here today.  After the front passed through it got a little warmer.   I took the Hatsan Striker out in the afternoon and tested it at longer ( 45 yard) range with 25 gr JSBs.  Once I got the hold over figured out it was stacking them.  A very nice gun now that the trigger has broken in. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 17, 2020, 12:31:51 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 16, 2020, 08:06:56 PM
OK... while "cleaning up" I discovered and dug out my "winter gun" to see how it shoots after its spring, summer, autumn hibernation.
 All I can say is well...
 "Mankind has got to know his limitations"  ::)


Darn, that's a pretty gun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 17, 2020, 01:22:07 PM
That is a pretty gun Scott.

Casting more 22 pellets after tweeking the brackets that hold the mold pins.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 17, 2020, 01:36:17 PM
Thank you all!
 Brother Shadow did the paint job a few years ago.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on December 17, 2020, 02:27:20 PM
I ordered my Christmas presents for myself today.

I ordered 4 tins of JSB 7.33's from Pa using their 24 hour 15% off sale.. I don't have too many Bullseye Bucks ATM, so I didn't use them for this order. Still though, my price per tin w/ shipping comes to $12 a tin. Not too bad.

Pity they're out of Crosman 7.9 HP's. I had to order 4 tins of those from Gander Mountain instead. GM has them for $6.29/tin.

Plus I ordered a tin of .177 Crosman Black Widow Destroyers. I've been meaning to try those. GM has them for 11.39/tin.

And, I ordered a tin of Gamo 5.4 Raptors from GM. I've been meaning to try those out in my P-17 and Daisy 408.

And, I ordered a Daisy electronic dot sight from GM. That's going to go on my P-17. I think it might work a tad better than the RWS 1.7x that is on it now.

I have the Daisy electronic dot sight on my. 22 Norinco ATD (Browning BAR .22 knockoff). It makes it absurdly easy to hit running game. Were it not for the difference in velocity (approx 1,450 fps), I'd be tempted to put those dot sights on all of my air rifles.

And, lastly I ordered a CVLIFE 3-9x40AO Optics R4 Reticle Crosshair Scope from Amazon. It'll probably go on my .177 Optimus. Might put it on my .22 Backpacker. We'll see.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 17, 2020, 02:28:05 PM
Scott, 
 I remember you telling that!  Nice job!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 17, 2020, 07:23:42 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 17, 2020, 02:28:05 PM
Scott, 
 I remember you telling that!  Nice job!

He is a master of gun stock air-brush. I simply told him I wanted "winter camo but with a pine tree setting" as what we have here.
The photos simply do not do it justice. He did light blue cracked ice, then snow on top, with pine needles and random pine cones... Then if you look close is his sig inside it all!
  Fortunately the gun is not "lipstick on a pig"... this is 3 shots at 20 yards. Yep 3 pellets stacked on top of each other.
Not bad for a jumper that cost less than $90 from Walmart
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ShakySarge on December 17, 2020, 08:07:17 PM
Since no one responded with ideas on a place to get new deals for the Texan SS, I called airforce said they would send replacement parts what was causing the slow leak. She said using the soapy water trick and checking for proper sealing wouldn’t void the warranty so I checked and sure enough the fill port was not fully tightened for properly seal. Seems to be holding air fine now. I’ll know in the morning. Would like to take a deer with it this year.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 17, 2020, 08:08:18 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 17, 2020, 07:23:42 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 17, 2020, 02:28:05 PM
Scott, 
 I remember you telling that!  Nice job!

He is a master of gun stock air-brush. I simply told him I wanted "winter camo but with a pine tree setting" as what we have here.
The photos simply do not do it justice. He did light blue cracked ice, then snow on top, with pine needles and random pine cones... Then if you look close is his sig inside it all!
  Fortunately the gun is not "lipstick on a pig"... this is 3 shots at 20 yards. Yep 3 pellets stacked on top of each other.
Not bad for a jumper that cost less than $90 from Walmart

Yep, had one in the past I shoulda kept!   Silver Kodiak x 2 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 17, 2020, 09:18:53 PM
Swapped in the GRT-III trigger I got from Lt. Dan today. I got 5 shots off, kneeling at 30 meters just before it got dark. What a dream! This rifle is totally transformed. The trigger sweeps back a bit more, but is very doable. No creep, a very light & short pull and my POI is nearly the same. I did have to remove my riser/cheek pad in order to crack open the stock, it’s halved to open it up. But I’ll redo it and then recheck my zero. Thanks once more Lt. Dan!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 17, 2020, 09:21:20 PM
Glad it worked for you Capt Jack.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mosin Marine on December 17, 2020, 09:24:57 PM
Looked at my air rifles is about all i did today. to cold out to shoot still here. Also yesterday i ordered a hatsan flash in .177
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 18, 2020, 08:54:14 AM
Got up, got coffee and did a few behind the scenes things here on the GTA. Then I went in and set the autostop to 3200psi and hooked it up to the Urban. In a few short seconds it shut off right where it was set.
Then I stepped out back and fired off a 10 round mag into the 50yd. target. That's when I realized... whoa, it's like 30* out there.
Time for a shower and head to work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on December 18, 2020, 05:20:14 PM
Shot my HW95 .177, HW98 .177, HW98 .20, HW98 .25.

Sent off an air rifle to LOOTINANT DAN!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 18, 2020, 05:38:58 PM
After my 2 doctors appointments, I setup a 30 meter target, despite the wind... shot the DPMS A4 and carefully adjusted the 1st & 2nd stage on the GRT-III trigger to my liking and checked function. 5 clicks down and 1 click right on the turrets and I’m on target. The wind was ridiculous, changing directions and quite gusty, but I think it’s perfect now. It’ll be nice if I get a calm warm day to just shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 19, 2020, 12:39:28 PM
I shot a couple of spinner spoons with my peepsighted HW30S.  They were really dancing around in the wind.

Next, I punced some paper with my HW50S.  I'm thinking that I'd like a peepsighted HW50S.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on December 19, 2020, 02:01:32 PM
Finished the final video for restoring the 760V2. uploaded and posted all over my Facebook groups and other places.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on December 19, 2020, 03:58:45 PM
This is not my day. ARRRGH!!!

I'd ordered a CVLIFE 3-9x40AO Optics R4 Reticle Crosshair Scope with 20mm Free Mounts for $39,95 from Amazon.

What I received from UPS today however was a CVLIFE 3-9x40 Optics R4 Reticle Crosshair Scope with 20mm Free Mounts which sells for $29.95.

The weird and/or annoying thing was the scope was mislabeled at the factory. The sticker on the box said CVLIFE 3-9x40AO; but, the scope inside the box was the CVLIFE 3-9x40. A non AO scope, in other words.

I'm sending it back. UPS is going to pick it up Monday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on December 19, 2020, 04:56:00 PM
Ended with my Vigilante CO² cart so low I decided to shoot light and exotic pellets  I usually never use :  the Prometheus with the yellow plastic jacket. One left the barrel quite slowly but the second one kept stuck in the barrel.
It's when the mess began. I decided to remove it with a slim wooden stick but instead of pushing it back, I pushed it forward and it fell into the LDC :o. This LDC was bought on the web as well as its adapter but this last one  broke so many times I glued it to the LDC ,"my way". So it got broken once more, he he ::).
After I polished and cleaned everything, I stuck it back with neoprene glue witch I thought was the best solution (though if I think it twice, now, as far as I can remember, may be no :-\...).
Well, air gunning provides you a lot of fun...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: josixpack on December 19, 2020, 05:13:54 PM
I cleaned my indoor trap and created a couple knockdown targets with pull reset to use with my Crosman DPMS bb and pellet guns. 





Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 19, 2020, 05:25:01 PM
Quote from: josixpack on December 19, 2020, 05:13:54 PM
I cleaned my indoor trap and created a couple knockdown targets with pull reset to use with my Crosman DPMS bb and pellet guns.
Nice, the golf balls are a little scary.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 19, 2020, 05:32:33 PM
Casting up some Hunter mag pellets to replace the ones I shot yesterday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: josixpack on December 19, 2020, 09:03:41 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 19, 2020, 05:25:01 PM
Quote from: josixpack on December 19, 2020, 05:13:54 PM
I cleaned my indoor trap and created a couple knockdown targets with pull reset to use with my Crosman DPMS bb and pellet guns.
Nice, the golf balls are a little scary.

They are foam practice balls!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 19, 2020, 09:35:06 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on December 19, 2020, 05:32:33 PM
Casting up some Hunter mag pellets to replace the ones I shot yesterday.

Yep, it's nice to be able to resupply without the supply shortage, package destruction, the long wait for arrival, and the extreme shipping cost. I finished sorting and resizing the .22 magnum pellets. I used the longest pin which gave about 23gr on average and resized them to 5.52 using Tinbum's pellet sizer. The Urban really likes them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: msurf on December 19, 2020, 10:16:47 PM
Shot my new DAR .177, then probably gave myself a black eye when I snapped my Stormrider bolt handle while cocking it on the bench.  I thought they improved the handle on the Gen IIs..... :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on December 20, 2020, 10:11:08 AM
Cleaning everything up after finishing the 760V2 restoration. Then test it with some slightly heavier pellets. Going from the H&N .177 Baracuda Green @ 5.71gr to H&N Sniper Light @ 7.5gr.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on December 21, 2020, 06:49:28 PM
Took it easy, worked on some file swaps and such, And finally gave the new-to-me 761XL it's first oil rub-down that I'm sure it's never had. Even the brass receiver plating looks better. It's surprising what removing a small amount of dirty film can do.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/pktqvh.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnpktqvhj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/LEkNId.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnLEkNIdj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 21, 2020, 06:56:24 PM
I did more testing with the NOE .30 cal cast pellets.  Also, with an STX liner instead of the slug A.  I saw some progress, so not a bad day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 21, 2020, 06:59:53 PM
Finished cleaning up all of the rust that was on the B3-3 that was given to me. Polished up the trigger and sear. Now I just need to figure out how to fix the spring guide.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 21, 2020, 08:18:46 PM
Enabled another guy at work.
He let me know he had a Benji pumper as a kid an always wondered what happened to it.
 I gave him a link the the "Vintage Gate" to try and determined what it was.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 21, 2020, 08:32:26 PM
Drug the.177 Diana m48 and dusted it off. Setup a metal pig target and started plinking at it. Was shooting from about 20-25 yards. Had to do a little adj on the old RWS 400s scope I've been using on this rifle since 1993.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on December 21, 2020, 08:40:06 PM
50 offhand with the IZZY..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 21, 2020, 09:32:49 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on December 21, 2020, 08:40:06 PM
50 offhand with the IZZY..
What pellets does your IZZY like Frank?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 21, 2020, 09:34:38 PM
Only thing airgun related that I did today was talk airguns to another member here.  Looking forward to the warmer, brighter days of summer....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on December 21, 2020, 10:16:49 PM
Well, other than some scope/mount/pellet online searches, the most interesting thing I did was wonder which airgun "stage" I'm in.
I'm not sure what its called, but I'm somewhere between BARELY wise enough to leave my RWS 94 in .22 alone (honestly, it's a peach), and NOT wise enough to pass on a Walther Parrus in .22 when I already have the 94 and a new 350 NTEC. 
You know, 'cause I'M gonna be the guy who gets that Parrus up to an accurate and easy cocking 30 fpe.  And its gonna love cheap pellets.  Springs are gonna last 50,000 rounds too.  And I'm never going to pull a shot with it.  ha ha!

Just a word to the wise, people - that Bargain Gate is expensive!  lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 22, 2020, 12:00:55 AM
Research, gathering information from GTA members,  more reading, web surfing, taking notes, etc.  I won't mention what I was researching, but someone mentioned something about money possibly burning a hole in my pocket. 

Fwbsport has lit a tall candle, we will see what happens when it burns out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 22, 2020, 12:06:22 AM
Quote from: josixpack on December 19, 2020, 09:03:41 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 19, 2020, 05:25:01 PM
Quote from: josixpack on December 19, 2020, 05:13:54 PM
I cleaned my indoor trap and created a couple knockdown targets with pull reset to use with my Crosman DPMS bb and pellet guns.
Nice, the golf balls are a little scary.

They are foam practice balls!
I looked closer and realized that. You da man.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DeonV on December 22, 2020, 02:06:19 AM
Took my Nova Vista (Liberty to you guys) to the gun shop....ANOTHER leak on the regulator  :'(
Hopefully they can cure it this time. And then sat at home and sweated in the 40degree C/90%humidity, definitely NOT a white Christmas for us ! ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on December 22, 2020, 04:41:12 AM
Took my Flashpup .25 out to 50 yards. Pretty happy with the results.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 22, 2020, 07:50:35 AM
Did a bit of looking around and now I'm ready to order the parts to convert my MRodAir Master Blaster C02 pistol/carbine kit to PCP.
Should be a fun little project in .22. I have a 30minute 4500psi CF tank. Should make a great travel kit for the RV.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on December 22, 2020, 08:57:16 PM
I fired my Diana 350 to uselessness HA HA HA HA HA. I think Diana 350 and I are getting a divorce...🙁
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 22, 2020, 09:05:41 PM
Today my wife and I watched Christmas movies all day long. I've been spending a lot of time with my airguns and I wanted to spend with her.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 23, 2020, 01:40:37 PM
Just got back from exchanging two empty LP tanks.  Now I'll be able to continue on with air gunning in my shed during the colder days!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on December 23, 2020, 02:29:48 PM
Ordered a new pellet mold and a set of handles. Merry Christmas to me. 😁
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2020, 07:37:32 AM
Going through some hoarded stuff last week, I found some old freezer door hinges I had saved. Yesterday afternoon I mounted them on a 2”x8” with some lag bolts. Since the hinges are cast, I covered the face with a 1”X6” piece of flat stock and 1 1/4” fender washers doubled up for the intended target. They’re not auto reset, but worked out pretty good, the whole thing is pretty heavy. The angles are just right that they can’t fall over by themselves. But hit with my XS60C at 20 meters, they fall back pretty good. The pellet impact couldn’t be seen, no dents or scars, should be good for even higher FPE, I’ll find out later. I’m going to try to paint it today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 24, 2020, 07:40:41 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2020, 07:37:32 AM
Going through some hoarded stuff last week, I found some old freezer door hinges I had saved. Yesterday afternoon I mounted them on a 2”x8” with some lag bolts. Since the hinges are cast, I covered the face with a 1”X6” piece of flat stock and 1 1/4” fender washers doubled up for the intended target. They’re not auto reset, but worked out pretty good, the whole thing is pretty heavy. The angles are just right that they can’t fall over by themselves. But hit with my XS60C at 20 meters, they fall back pretty good. The pellet impact couldn’t be seen, no dents or scars, should be good for even higher FPE, I’ll find out later. I’m going to try to paint it today.
Now your talking.  Great Ideas come from great minds.
I enjoy making my own reactive targets too.

I'm trying to think of a way to make my little Air Venturi Airgun Slynger Metal Silhouette Targets into spinners.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2020, 07:54:45 AM
Thanks, Dan! I thought you’d like that one.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 24, 2020, 07:58:25 AM
My RWS one piece mount came in for the RWS460 yesterday.  I swapped out the UTG mount that was wanting to creep back on the rail. Thankfully not damage to the rail and hopefully this RWS two stop-pin mount will cure that problem.  Maybe I  can sight the scope in today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 24, 2020, 08:00:50 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2020, 07:54:45 AM
Thanks, Dan! I thought you’d like that one.  ;D
Do you have any of those little Air Venturi Silhouette Targets ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2020, 08:19:39 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 24, 2020, 08:00:50 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2020, 07:54:45 AM
Thanks, Dan! I thought you’d like that one.  ;D
Do you have any of those little Air Venturi Silhouette Targets ?

We have tons of them from when they were about $5 at Wally World. I think I have 7 sets or more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 24, 2020, 08:34:32 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2020, 08:19:39 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 24, 2020, 08:00:50 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2020, 07:54:45 AM
Thanks, Dan! I thought you’d like that one.  ;D
Do you have any of those little Air Venturi Silhouette Targets ?

We have tons of them from when they were about $5 at Wally World. I think I have 7 sets or more.
Thought you did. I'll let you know what I make with them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 24, 2020, 09:52:30 AM
First day of Winter shutdown and it's raining.
I got a project going though. Playing with the SPA 'lego' stuff.
Going to turn a CP1 into a PP800 pistol/carbine.
Parts incoming from our friend in Canada....  ;) 8)
So far I've gathered the best of the best stuff from a CP1 and a CP2.
Waiting for the tube, front end of valve, end cap/fill port/gauge and the fill probe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 24, 2020, 10:27:11 AM
You should be in Maintenance "shut-down" is when WE work. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 24, 2020, 10:36:45 AM
Exactly why I went from tool and die to materials.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on December 24, 2020, 12:59:49 PM
Postin' with y'all on this Christmas Eve day, 2020. Looking to be a great Christmas this year. Made a percolator of Folger's Columbian and having a Honduran Baccarat (Rothchild style, 5" x 50mm) hand-rolled mild cigar with Maduro wrapper.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/dTUJ8l.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pndTUJ8lj)
  Celebrating the season after finishing my buddy's 760V2. Still have to test the H&N sniper lights and touch up a scratch on the left receiver half from when the screwdriver slipped;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/P7je12.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmP7je12j)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 24, 2020, 01:54:25 PM
 I flipped through the new 13th edition of Bluebook of Airguns, it seems I have made some good purchases, in the last 10 years. Some may be going at higher prices than the book indicates due to Covid and Recent Ebay sales. Many of my late model guns are of limited edition, so may gain in value sooner than later, time will tell.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 24, 2020, 06:53:47 PM
I finally worked up the nerve to chop the barrel on my Winchester 1100.  I cut two and a half inches off the barrel and four inches off the forend.  I did a crude re crown job on the tube and then cleaned it good.  I intended to lap the crown with an acorn nut and some lapping compound but I can’t find a suitable nut.  It will be after the holidays before I can get to the hardware store so I loaded her up and tried a few shots with some Crosman 7.4gr pointed pellets.  The Crosmans  shot well at twenty yards and I’m thinking this is an improvement.  Merry Christmas! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 24, 2020, 11:41:10 PM
I worried about my forthcoming .177 HW50S from AoA and who should tune it; inasmuch as ARH is shut down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on December 25, 2020, 09:27:10 PM
I ordered a Hatsan Optima 3-9x40AO Airgun Scope w/ Rings 1 in Black Aluminum Adjustable Objective for
$36.39 from Walmart. It will be going on my Crosman .177 Optimus.

The Barska 4X32AO currently on my Optimus will then be put on my Crosman .22 Backpacker.

The Optima isn't the best glass in the world; but, its good enough.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on December 26, 2020, 11:20:15 AM
Shot the Hector Special and the HW98 .177.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 26, 2020, 12:00:33 PM
I took the dogs out for a frosty, early morning ramble.  I toted my Crosman 2100 cause it is light and accurate.  I plinked at some of the gongs I have hung in trees around my property.  Entirely satisfactory!  The dogs had a ball and even Flytrap frisked and played like a puppy.  Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 26, 2020, 12:04:45 PM
Learned how to use a Sundial that is on my “official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time.”  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 26, 2020, 04:08:59 PM
Trying NOT to spend more money on airgun related stuffs....... 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 26, 2020, 04:18:22 PM
Replaced the scope and mount on my RWS460.  The scope was creeping back using the UTG mount so now I have a Mantis 3-9x32AO Mil•dot scope and RWS Lock Down mount. 

Sighted in at 25 yards. 
JSB Exact Jumbo 15.89 gr
10 shots, WOW. Tight group.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 7624452 on December 26, 2020, 05:10:52 PM
Accidental post. :'(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 26, 2020, 06:50:20 PM
Thought I already broke my new Daisey Red Rider shooting it in the garage because there were no hits showing on the target at 5 yards.
Aimed off the bull just to check and low and behold it was putting the BB's in the same hole!!!!

Time to back up a bit  ;D!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 26, 2020, 11:09:03 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 26, 2020, 04:18:22 PM
Replaced the scope and mount on my RWS460.  The scope was creeping back using the UTG mount so now I have a Mantis 3-9x32AO Mil•dot scope and RWS Lock Down mount. 

Sighted in at 25 yards. 
JSB Exact Jumbo 15.89 gr
10 shots, WOW. Tight group.
Smoking hot shooting Dan!  Wish I could shoot that well with a pcp.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 26, 2020, 11:44:51 PM
I took my peep sighted HW30S out for a bit and shot some spinner spoons. At half-time, I took my scoped HW50S out and shot some 30 yard targets...luv 'em both. 

I am surely looking forward to receiving my new HW50S from AOA next week (?) and breaking that fraulein in with her peep sights.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: GumpIsrael on December 27, 2020, 01:19:05 PM
Well I’ve been working on a spring compressor for my Hatsan 135. Should be up to the job since it’s made mostly from 1/4 and 3/16 angle iron.

I’ll post a pic of it in my welding thread when it’s finished.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on December 27, 2020, 03:10:20 PM
Came to the decision to buy my next airgun.

The D54 .20 for LITES by Hector.

Sent him a PM to build it.

I don't think he can refuse because Diana has leftover LW .20 barrels for him to install!

Nobody else followed through even though expressing interest and money to pay but that all fell through.

I will buy another to have TWO!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AlaskaAirgunner on December 27, 2020, 03:25:51 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on December 12, 2020, 12:31:42 AM
I cast a few more NOE .30 cal pellets.

(https://i.ibb.co/tcgps63/30-cal-cast-12-11-2020.jpg)

I need to start learning more about this. Up in Alaska it's a bit tougher to get pellets shipped up. It would be pretty nice to be able to spend a cold evening casting pellets!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 27, 2020, 04:27:19 PM
Heating the shop now and will head out in a few to do a quick clean up, hang a dart board and start working on replacing some parts on a leaky QB78 to get it fixed and back in business.  Sure do miss shooting this rifle...

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 27, 2020, 05:21:29 PM
Took my Walther Parrus  .22 out for a while, just plinking at 35 and 60 yards. Checked sights at 25 yds, still shooting between nickel and dime size groups at that range.

This rifle has a funny personality,  it hates to shoot paper targets but loves to shoot squirrels and spinners. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ncairman on December 27, 2020, 06:35:19 PM
After watching the videos online, I tore down both my 853's and checked for issues. First time I ever worked on an air rifle before, but it all worked out good. Got them cleaned up and oiled to shoot again. Now going to work on refinishing the stocks and order the 888 trigger parts that I found out on here. Might take awhile to get that done!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on December 27, 2020, 06:46:05 PM
Quote from: AlaskaAirgunner on December 27, 2020, 03:25:51 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on December 12, 2020, 12:31:42 AM
I cast a few more NOE .30 cal pellets.

I need to start learning more about this. Up in Alaska it's a bit tougher to get pellets shipped up. It would be pretty nice to be able to spend a cold evening casting pellets!

Casting can be just as much fun as shooting.  You just need a mold, lead and a melting pot along with some sizing equipment for some of the minimums.  The molds can be a gamble, but can also be sold off for low risk.

After mounting my new Titan scope today, I started stacking these cast at 30 yards.  I also was hitting spinners and breaking bricks at 50 yards.  At 30 yards they seem to hold POI between 850 and 920 well.  I left the tune at 900 FPS/85 FPE from best groups.  I starting getting good groups after swapping to the STX liner after testing with the Slug A liner.

This mold and several others from NOE have worked out well for my needs.  The others, I was able to sell.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 27, 2020, 07:33:00 PM
Shot my entries in the off season 10M casual match...
C'mon in the water is fine!
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=181361 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=181361)
Match #4 starts tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JSI on December 27, 2020, 08:20:58 PM
Finished my pellet shrine . . .

(. . . sound of one pellet clapping . . .)

regards,

John
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 27, 2020, 08:41:09 PM
Ohhhhh. Nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 28, 2020, 12:25:59 AM
I sent John in PA a note of praise for what he did to my new BEEMAN R9 and asked him if he would do the same to the new HW50S that I'm expecting from AoA in the next week, or so.  This will hopefully be done after ARH reopens, inasmuch as I need a JM kit for the 50S.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Florida Grown on December 28, 2020, 08:28:05 PM
 Decided to break down the 1322, clean and repolish the hammer and pump tube, then bit the bullet and bought a boss buddy port, F/t set and solid pin. Yesterday resanded down the 24" barrel due to having left it in the truck (I live on an island) and after a month it had some surface rust on it.
 Itching to start shooting it again. Only went to 2k grit on the barrel this time, but after parts come in I'll  do a 3k grit on it and call it a done deal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 28, 2020, 08:32:46 PM
Before and after photos:

(https://i.imgur.com/JhUT5MT.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/6PF3uG3.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/hQzqb7I.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/rVWPNvy.jpg?1)


Looks like a stainless 10/22 in a Hogue stock  ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 28, 2020, 08:35:25 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 28, 2020, 08:32:46 PM
Before and after photos:

(https://i.imgur.com/JhUT5MT.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/6PF3uG3.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/hQzqb7I.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/rVWPNvy.jpg?1)


Looks like a stainless 10/22 in a Hogue stock  ;D
I liked it before and I like it after.  Well done!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 28, 2020, 08:51:30 PM
Thank you, sir  ;D

The original color was too dark a varnish with so so finish.

It is just a $35 (shipping was around $11 via UPS)  2260 stock from Crosman, so I decided to refinish it.

Gonna put an adjustable butt plate to it.

I am thinking Morgan aluminum adjustable butt pad or Gehmann.

This gentleman is my neighbor (well, almost, lol!):


https://doantrevor.com/


He will charge me only $40 for the Morgan adjustable butt pad installation  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 28, 2020, 08:52:34 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 27, 2020, 05:21:29 PM
Took my Walther Parrus  .22 out for a while, just plinking at 35 and 60 yards. Checked sights at 25 yds, still shooting between nickel and dime size groups at that range.

This rifle has a funny personality,  it hates to shoot paper targets but loves to shoot squirrels and spinners. 
I see where PA has the .177 Parrus for sale for the next 24 hours for just $124.  Awful tempting!
I experimented with fire lapping today.  I shot ten Crosman copper pellets coated with polishing compound through my Winchester 1100.  I followed that with ten 10.5gr CPDM coated with Mother’s mag and aluminum polish.  I cleaned everything up and tested some different pellets through it.  The 8.4gr Winchester domes are grouping around 3/4” but the cheap Optima scope won’t hold zero.  Oh well, I’ve got a 4X32 Winchester scope coming from PA and hopefully I will finally get some good groups out of this gun. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 28, 2020, 09:33:51 PM
 Took down my Mad Maximus "just imagine a Maxi in a Beeman 1085  plastic stock- I would be mad too-"  for inspection and minor mods, added better screws, and just a tweek on the trigger all seems well internally. Put it back together remounted the scope, few clicks down and right on target.  8) Shot it for a couple fills to finish off what was left of a tin of CPHP.
 
 Then I Mounted a Optima 3-9 scope on my 2260 sighted in and shot up some soup cans and crazy 8 resets before running out of gas.  ;D

 I was not out of gas yet so I got a start on tearing down my .177 Nova Liberty got the stock off and was time for supper so good stopping point, and now, I'm outta gas  :-\
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 28, 2020, 09:36:16 PM
Cleaned out the lead melting pot, not happy with latest cast, the slugs were getting little splotchy patches in them. It looked like dust bunnies got stuck in the lead. Emptied out the lead and there was no doubt of oxidized build up in the pot. Cleaned out build up and polish the inside of the pour spout and the end of the pour rod to get a tighter seal to stop the dripping when pouring. It's been a while so it was due to be done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Stradman on December 28, 2020, 11:19:01 PM
So one of my customers is in need of winter interaction while COVID exists, so I got him shooting air guns. Since he lives alone I offered to do a socially distant 10 meter pistol competition on a weekly basis. Only problem is I don’t have an air pistol. So I ordered a baikal mp-46m from Krale and it will be here Wednesday.
Problem solved 😊
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 29, 2020, 12:00:34 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 28, 2020, 08:51:30 PM
Thank you, sir  ;D

The original color was too dark a varnish with so so finish.

It is just a $35 (shipping was around $11 via UPS)  2260 stock from Crosman, so I decided to refinish it.

Gonna put an adjustable butt plate to it.

I am thinking Morgan aluminum adjustable butt pad or Gehmann.

This gentleman is my neighbor (well, almost, lol!):


https://doantrevor.com/


He will charge me only $40 for the Morgan adjustable butt pad installation  ;D
Looks like he does nice work!  I saved his site in my favorites.  I'll check his site or in more detail later.  I love looking at great craftsmanship.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 29, 2020, 12:01:31 AM
Quote from: Stradman on December 28, 2020, 11:19:01 PM
So one of my customers is in need of winter interaction while COVID exists, so I got him shooting air guns. Since he lives alone I offered to do a socially distant 10 meter pistol competition on a weekly basis. Only problem is I don’t have an air pistol. So I ordered a baikal mp-46m from Krale and it will be here Wednesday.
Problem solved 😊
I think you will like that one! 👍🏻

I love mine
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sticman77 on December 29, 2020, 01:33:01 PM
chopped my airforce foregrip up so i could put my bipod mount where i wanted, and still have a comfortable handle.  also moved the rear sling stud to the handle, since i'm building multiple tanks, and want to be able to swap with minimal effort. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 29, 2020, 07:57:39 PM
 Took my .177 Liberty apart 3 times today to fix the poppet, I would of only need to do it 2 times , if I had not forgot to put the C-Clip on the valve stem the first time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 30, 2020, 08:37:46 PM
I received my order of pellets and my cheap scope FedEx today.  So I spent the evening mounting the scope and some really heavy duty rings I had.  The 4X32 Winchester scope is now, appropriately enough sitting on my Winchester 1100.  tomorrow I’ll test this latest iteration of the Winnie and see if I’ve made any improvements.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2020, 09:28:12 AM
Nothing yet.... but..
We left out Monday morning for a few days at the ATV park. The family owned place was preparing for a New Year event and we helped out with a few things. Tuesday afternoon we were all kinda hanging out and there was a  little guy that caught my attention.
 6 year old Carter was one of the family member's grandson. He was a very shy and hansom little dude.
I notice he had a drone and got him to talk a little about it with me. Then I asked him if he had a BB gun. He said he had an old one but it wasn't very good.
I thought about it and remember I had a commemorative metal/metal Daisy 880 hanging above the sofa in the RV. Grandma was in charge of Carter so I asked if it would be ok to get the BB gun out. She gave her approval.
All of Carter's shyness went away when he saw it. We sat at a picnic table and I went over all the ins and outs of the gun.
How to load BBs, the safety, how to cock it and check for a BB in the breech. Then we talked about always point the gun in a safe direction and never point it or shoot at domestic animals or people. And ALWAYS shoot with an adult.
That boy was like a sponge... he hung on every word I said.
I showed him how to pump it and he was able to put 4 pumps in the gun..... perfect!
I showed him how to put the butt up on his shoulder and not under his arm. He realized he was able to look down the sights that way.
Then I let him shoot. There was an old trash can 25 or 30 yards out and he tagged it on the first shot. He pumped the gun and hit the can 3 more times.
I looked around behind us and there were no less than 3 cell phones recording us. I looked at grandma and, as if she new what I was going to ask, nodded.
I told Carter that if he minded everything I just told him, the gun was his. That boy lit up. He thanked me over and over again. He ran to grandma and want to go home and shoot his gun. He took the gun and went to the side by side and sat in the back seat waiting to go home. He had a death grip on his new gun.
That night he insisted that grandpa put his new gun in the safe with the rest of the guns.
Let me tell y'all.... there ain't many things in this life that make me feel better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on December 31, 2020, 09:34:50 AM
Awesome story Bill!  Sounds like it was pulled straight from a Hallmark Classic!  LOL!  You certainly made little Carter's Day, and probably made an impression that will last his lifetime!  What a way to start of the new year! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 31, 2020, 09:35:14 AM
Bill, I am very proud to call you my friend. 


 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 09:37:48 AM
Quote from: avator on December 31, 2020, 09:28:12 AM
Nothing yet.... but..
We left out Monday morning for a few days at the ATV park. The family owned place was preparing for a New Year event and we helped out with a few things. Tuesday afternoon we were all kinda hanging out and there was a  little guy that caught my attention.
 6 year old Carter was one of the family member's grandson. He was a very shy and hansom little dude.
I notice he had a drone and got him to talk a little about it with me. Then I asked him if he had a BB gun. He said he had an old one but it wasn't very good.
I thought about it and remember I had a commemorative metal/metal Daisy 880 hanging above the sofa in the RV. Grandma was in charge of Carter so I asked if it would be ok to get the BB gun out. She gave her approval.
All of Carter's shyness went away when he saw it. We sat at a picnic table and I went over all the ins and outs of the gun.
How to load BBs, the safety, how to cock it and check for a BB in the breech. Then we talked about always point the gun in a safe direction and never point it or shoot at domestic animals or people. And ALWAYS shoot with an adult.
That boy was like a sponge... he hung on every word I said.
I showed him how to pump it and he was able to put 4 pumps in the gun..... perfect!
I showed him how to put the butt up on his shoulder and not under his arm. He realized he was able to look down the sights that way.
Then I let him shoot. There was an old trash can 25 or 30 yards out and he tagged it on the first shot. He pumped the gun and hit the can 3 more times.
I looked around behind us and there were no less than 3 cell phones recording us. I looked at grandma and, as if she new what I was going to ask, nodded.
I told Carter that if he minded everything I just told him, the gun was his. That boy lit up. He thanked me over and over again. He ran to grandma and want to go home and shoot his gun. He took the gun and went to the side by side and sat in the back seat waiting to go home. He had a death grip on his new gun.
That night he insisted that grandpa put his new gun in the safe with the rest of the guns.
Let me tell y'all.... there ain't many things in this life that make me feel better.
You gave that boy more than a BB gun Bill. You taught that boy in those few minutes a life long lesson.  I applaud you my friend,  well done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 09:41:21 AM
Bill's act of kindness to Carter, in my opinion,  tops any reply that has been made to this thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2020, 10:26:41 AM
Thanks guys.... it's really what it's all about, right?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2020, 10:27:57 AM
Oh, and not one person uttered the words.. "You'll shoot your eye out, kid".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JohnnyPDX on December 31, 2020, 10:29:43 AM
I polished my shroud.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on December 31, 2020, 10:38:20 AM
Great deed, Bill! Well done.

I appreciate being under the influence of the kind folks here at GTA!!!!!

Happy New Year,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 11:00:58 AM
I mounted my Hawke Airmax 4-12x40AO scope on the HW50.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 31, 2020, 11:32:17 AM
 I was so excited about getting my .177 Nova-Liberty poppet to seal yesterday that I forgot to mention I also tested the CARM mag I got for it a couple months ago. The CARM mag worked flawlessly no flyers or pellet jams, not even a hiccup.  8)
 Today is my Daisy 922 repair...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2020, 12:16:14 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 11:00:58 AM
I mounted my Hawke Airmax 4-12x40AO scope on the HW50.

That’s picture perfect, Dan! A beautiful setup!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2020, 12:17:11 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 09:37:48 AM
Quote from: avator on December 31, 2020, 09:28:12 AM
Nothing yet.... but..
We left out Monday morning for a few days at the ATV park. The family owned place was preparing for a New Year event and we helped out with a few things. Tuesday afternoon we were all kinda hanging out and there was a  little guy that caught my attention.
 6 year old Carter was one of the family member's grandson. He was a very shy and hansom little dude.
I notice he had a drone and got him to talk a little about it with me. Then I asked him if he had a BB gun. He said he had an old one but it wasn't very good.
I thought about it and remember I had a commemorative metal/metal Daisy 880 hanging above the sofa in the RV. Grandma was in charge of Carter so I asked if it would be ok to get the BB gun out. She gave her approval.
All of Carter's shyness went away when he saw it. We sat at a picnic table and I went over all the ins and outs of the gun.
How to load BBs, the safety, how to cock it and check for a BB in the breech. Then we talked about always point the gun in a safe direction and never point it or shoot at domestic animals or people. And ALWAYS shoot with an adult.
That boy was like a sponge... he hung on every word I said.
I showed him how to pump it and he was able to put 4 pumps in the gun..... perfect!
I showed him how to put the butt up on his shoulder and not under his arm. He realized he was able to look down the sights that way.
Then I let him shoot. There was an old trash can 25 or 30 yards out and he tagged it on the first shot. He pumped the gun and hit the can 3 more times.
I looked around behind us and there were no less than 3 cell phones recording us. I looked at grandma and, as if she new what I was going to ask, nodded.
I told Carter that if he minded everything I just told him, the gun was his. That boy lit up. He thanked me over and over again. He ran to grandma and want to go home and shoot his gun. He took the gun and went to the side by side and sat in the back seat waiting to go home. He had a death grip on his new gun.
That night he insisted that grandpa put his new gun in the safe with the rest of the guns.
Let me tell y'all.... there ain't many things in this life that make me feel better.
You gave that boy more than a BB gun Bill. You taught that boy in those few minutes a life long lesson.  I applaud you my friend,  well done.

Here, here! Excellent story, Bill! That boy will never forget it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 31, 2020, 12:31:07 PM
Kudos to ya, Bill. That kid will never forget that.

As for me, cleaned up the slug mold and cast some heavier slugs for the 909 to try.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on December 31, 2020, 12:31:34 PM
It's still early but I haven't taken a shot today yet.

I did LOOK at my Hector Special .20 D54 at my bedroom corner leaning against the walls into the corner of the house furthest away from everyone but me because I took it there last night after some firing at 25 yards to explode lead into air so fast there still is NO trace of lead fragments in the lawn or brick or flagstone or irons except for shiny silver color where lead smashes into plasma on the backdrops whatever it is.

It's on target as of last night shooting these .20 Heavies from JSB.  The rifle is easy to reload and shoot and be absolutely astounded with because the limits of 16 grains in this rifle means dead center splash of lead after hitting HARD.

Bricks are disintegrating below, the flagstone registers lead splash and the metal 1.5" reacting discs get slammed up faster than a .243 Winchester could do it!

Anyway, I have yet to SHOOT today, but related is the fact I looked at Hector's machine by my bed in the corner by my head covered with lens covers thinking "Take care of this rifle" because it is one of a kind and it has already given you all the accuracy and power you will need in an air rifle whether PCP or multipump or hybrid or springer or anything that compresses air for the shot you must make good the FIRST time out of a cold barrel. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on December 31, 2020, 12:37:57 PM
My Hatsan Optima 3-9X40AO arrived via Fed Ex. Who in the world at Hatsan thinks the scope rings that come w/ it are going to hold up to the recoil of their air rifles or the recoil of any other manufacturer?

Mindboggling....

It's 48F and raining at present. It'll be Friday evening at the earliest before I can sight this in on my Crosman Optimus. I guess I could mount it and reapply the loctite to the rings on the one piece mount on the Optimus so it can cure before then.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on December 31, 2020, 01:02:00 PM
Mounted the UTG SWAT on the Max Air. Getting ready to fill it up and do a bit of shooting.
I have a .30 RainStorm that has a Huma reg in it. I may swap the reg to the Max Air.
I also have 4 different sizes of plenums for the Huma to play with.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7629)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2020, 01:28:58 PM
3D printed single shot tray for the DAR .25 came in the mail this morning. I'll get that out after we have some lunch.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on December 31, 2020, 05:44:18 PM
I just swapped scopes on my Optimus and 1322 Backpacker. Put the new Hatsan 3-9X40AO on my Optimus and moved the Barska 4X32AO to my Backpacker. Then sighted in both at my 10 yard range inside. When this abominable rain ends, I'll sight them in outside.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 06:18:59 PM
I mounted the scope on the HW 50 but other than that nothing air gun related, I spent today with my wife.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 31, 2020, 06:34:02 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 11:00:58 AM
I mounted my Hawke Airmax 4-12x40AO scope on the HW50.
Oh yeah!  Ready for action.  That’s a nice looking bit of kit
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 06:50:14 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2020, 12:16:14 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 11:00:58 AM
I mounted my Hawke Airmax 4-12x40AO scope on the HW50.

That’s picture perfect, Dan! A beautiful setup!

Thanks John. bReTe has this mount on his and since I have used BKL mounts before I thought I would give it a try.  I have a backup mount, an offset mount by Hawke that I may try if this one moves.

And thanks, bReTe for helping me with this.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on December 31, 2020, 07:09:45 PM
Shot my Artemis pp700... has a longer barrel... that ldc is a "reflex" design that shrouds a good 5" of barrel that protrudes beyond the air tube, only 3" of the ldc is in front of the muzzle.

Shooting at tin cans at 16 fpe more or less.

Also shot a modified talonss .25, 12" barrel from a talon p.  Got 68 fpe out of that sucker shooting 48 grain bbt slugs. 

Also threw in a pic of a squirrel likes to live dangerously. The cat door isn't that far away.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 31, 2020, 07:40:13 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 06:50:14 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2020, 12:16:14 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on December 31, 2020, 11:00:58 AM
I mounted my Hawke Airmax 4-12x40AO scope on the HW50.

That’s picture perfect, Dan! A beautiful setup!

Thanks John. bReTe has this mount on his and since I have used BKL mounts before I thought I would give it a try.  I have a backup mount, an offset mount by Hawke that I may try if this one moves.

And thanks, bReTe for helping me with this.
You’re most welcome Dan-O!  Mine is on the R9 and it’s hasn’t budged .... ever.  I use cheap mounts and some higher priced stuff and never had a creep issue unless I was riding a HONKING big, heavy scope on a full powered gun. 

I’m excited to hear what kind of groups you get now that you will be able to use the rifle to it full potential.  Have fun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on January 01, 2021, 12:48:36 AM
I picked up a spilled tin of pellets from the living room floor....

not as much fun as it sounds....

I'm just glad its a hardwood floor!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on January 01, 2021, 09:56:28 AM
Quote from: Kragman1 on January 01, 2021, 12:48:36 AM
I picked up a spilled tin of pellets from the living room floor....

not as much fun as it sounds....

I'm just glad its a hardwood floor!
Maybe try one of these next time that happens.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on January 01, 2021, 02:46:38 PM
Quote from: Kragman1 on January 01, 2021, 12:48:36 AM
I picked up a spilled tin of pellets from the living room floor....

not as much fun as it sounds....

I'm just glad its a hardwood floor!

I know what you mean. I keep all of my JSB pellets in separate ziploc bags for each tin to avoid that happening.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 01, 2021, 05:33:43 PM
Posted some of my "Babies" on the classifieds.
Daddy needs a new gun... so I am thinning the heard.... :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 01, 2021, 06:42:15 PM
Scott,
 What are you hoping to get?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 01, 2021, 07:00:03 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on January 01, 2021, 09:56:28 AM
Quote from: Kragman1 on January 01, 2021, 12:48:36 AM
I picked up a spilled tin of pellets from the living room floor....

not as much fun as it sounds....

I'm just glad its a hardwood floor!
Maybe try one of these next time that happens.

      a couple of winds of Duct Tape around your hand can help
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 02, 2021, 08:52:37 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on January 01, 2021, 06:42:15 PM
Scott,
 What are you hoping to get?

Wanna try a Diana... Thinking a 34 Meisterschutze.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 02, 2021, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 02, 2021, 08:52:37 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on January 01, 2021, 06:42:15 PM
Scott,
 What are you hoping to get?

Wanna try a Diana... Thinking a 34 Meisterschutze.

sounds like an awesome choice. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 02, 2021, 10:54:39 AM
 After splitting firewood and various chores, I shot my resealed Daisy 922 over the crony, with 8 or so different pellets, May revisit and record results but 10 pump velocities ranged from just over 400 fps. heavy pellets -  over 600 FPS 11.xx gr. lead free. then I went trough the pumper section and shot various others while working oil into them to keep them spry.
 I fell asleep before I could post yesterday, today will be a trip to the farm where firewood grows on trees, to retrieve more, might do a we bit of hunting in the process.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fwbsport on January 02, 2021, 11:01:45 AM
Two only shot so far today on this icy morning with 5 deer bedded across the street to look at before sunrise!

Anyway,

First:  .20 D54
Second .177 HW98

I took a day off from shooting and just returned to these two.

I was looking at the .25 HW98 which has the best looking wood between the .20 and .177.

Maybe I will just take that off the shelf and fire ONE pellet for effect and go from there! 

So I shot the iron with the HS of all rifles and Cecelia heard it (both the "snap" from the air going out and the "clang" from the 15.98 gr JSB hitting steel).

I said, "Did you hear that?" She said yes and I restated to her the H.S. was the deadliest air rifle in the house.

I also reexplained to her the meaning of the plasma air flow in Hector's Air Rifle which is the physical state of the air and also the sun!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 02, 2021, 02:28:22 PM
Quote from: fwbsport on January 02, 2021, 11:01:45 AM

So I shot the iron with the HS of all rifles and Cecelia heard it (both the "snap" from the air going out and the "clang" from the 15.98 gr JSB hitting steel).

I said, "Did you hear that?" She said yes and I restated to her the H.S. was the deadliest air rifle in the house.

I also reexplained to her the meaning of the plasma air flow in Hector's Air Rifle which is the physical state of the air and also the sun!
So what was Cecelia’s response? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on January 02, 2021, 03:16:52 PM
I'm in the process of making my flat topped 1377 more backyard friendly. To that end, I just ordered a 12 inch barrel from Charles Mellon. And, I'll be getting another slim LDC from Geo Schoonmaker. I have Geo's 7 inch long hi performance slim LDC on my .22 Backpacker; but, this time I'm getting his 5.75 inch shorty.

My flat topped 1377 has been my tacklebox pistol for fishing. But, w/ the new barrel and LDC its not going to fit inside my tacklebox. Oh well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 02, 2021, 05:13:46 PM
Diddley bupkis. >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 02, 2021, 05:52:30 PM
This
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=182083.new#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=182083.new#new)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 03, 2021, 12:46:32 AM
 Came up with some combat sights for my hatsan 125 .25 AKA War Pig . . .

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7638)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7636)

 BTW 202o calendars make great sight in target grids ;D 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 03, 2021, 12:54:18 AM
Quote from: Longbob on January 02, 2021, 03:16:52 PM
I'm in the process of making my flat topped 1377 more backyard friendly. To that end, I just ordered a 12 inch barrel from Charles Mellon. And, I'll be getting another slim LDC from Geo Schoonmaker. I have Geo's 7 inch long hi performance slim LDC on my .22 Backpacker; but, this time I'm getting his 5.75 inch shorty.

My flat topped 1377 has been my tacklebox pistol for fishing. But, w/ the new barrel and LDC its not going to fit inside my tacklebox. Oh well.

 Simple just get a longer tackle box, right ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on January 03, 2021, 03:51:00 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 03, 2021, 12:54:18 AM
Quote from: Longbob on January 02, 2021, 03:16:52 PM
I'm in the process of making my flat topped 1377 more backyard friendly. To that end, I just ordered a 12 inch barrel from Charles Mellon. And, I'll be getting another slim LDC from Geo Schoonmaker. I have Geo's 7 inch long hi performance slim LDC on my .22 Backpacker; but, this time I'm getting his 5.75 inch shorty.

My flat topped 1377 has been my tacklebox pistol for fishing. But, w/ the new barrel and LDC its not going to fit inside my tacklebox. Oh well.

 Simple just get a longer tackle box, right ???

I thought about that. I also thought about taking the LDC off so the 1377 w/ a 12 inch barrel will fit (it will, just barely) & then putting it back on after I'm done fishing. No real need to have an LDC on it while I'm fishing. I'll use some witeout and mark the LDC w/ an arrow, so I know how it lines up concentrically w/ the barrel.

I'm also thinking of retiring the flat topped 1377 as a tacklebox pistol and using a scoped P-17 instead. P-17 has plenty of oomph to kill or disable a snake and then finish it off w/ my Daisy scoped 408, and/or my Daisy 415 / Daisy 426. The P-17 & a CO2 pistol easily fit inside the present box.

OTOH, I do need a larger tackle box.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 03, 2021, 05:25:41 PM
 Took my .177 QB 78 S out of the plastic stock and put in an old beat up Crosman 1400 stock, much better  ;D 8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7641)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7640)

 Rethinking my .30 cal. pumper project, may go PCP or CO2  :-\ Maybe a .30 Daisy 880 ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on January 04, 2021, 02:19:03 PM
YAY! Fairly nice weather at last w/ little wind. Past week we've seen gusts of 15-20 mph in various directions. Tonight we're having wind out of the north at 2 mph. I'll be sighting in my .177 Optimus at 25 yards w/ its new Hatsan 3-9X40AO using JSB 10.34 & my .22 Backpacker at 17.5 yards w/ the Barska 4X32AO & 14.3 CPHP.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 04, 2021, 09:01:39 PM
This morning I accidentally dumped an entire 500 count tin of .177 pellet onto shag carpet!  Finding all those tiny bits of lead pretty much took up the rest of my day!  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 05, 2021, 12:04:51 AM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 04, 2021, 09:01:39 PM
This morning I accidentally dumped an entire 500 count tin of .177 pellet onto shag carpet!  Finding all those tiny bits of lead pretty much took up the rest of my day!  :(
Pantyhose and a shop vac. Ask me how I know.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 05, 2021, 09:19:36 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on January 05, 2021, 12:04:51 AM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 04, 2021, 09:01:39 PM
This morning I accidentally dumped an entire 500 count tin of .177 pellet onto shag carpet!  Finding all those tiny bits of lead pretty much took up the rest of my day!  :(
Pantyhose and a shop vac. Ask me how I know.

  :o  LOL!  Great tip!  Thanks...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on January 07, 2021, 12:44:03 PM
I use my grabber and a lot of patience...something I'm still learning. Cleaning up the room again to swap the A-frame rack over by the 760 Collection and the new Winchester lazy Susan rack left of the desk where the A-frame one is now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 07, 2021, 12:56:02 PM
 Yesterday, I brought home a couple of airguns that hadn't sold, that had been out on consignment.
Today, wiping everything down, oiling where needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 08, 2021, 06:07:00 PM
Wow, busy day...
▪Fixed the safety on my newly purchased RWS460.

▪Shot 30 pellets in said 460 to test functionality. (Shooting spinners only)

▪Replaced the target backing on two of my four paper target stands.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 09, 2021, 02:20:45 PM
Went to my gunsmith yesterday to have various parts, about 7 pieces, for Cerakote:


(https://i.imgur.com/sFkQwm4.jpg?1)


We have a local Cerakote applicator here in Abq., and I wanted to give him my business---and he did give me a good discount  ;D

Originally, I was going to send them out again for nickel boron plating, but today's courier services are horrendous, let alone the waiting time for plating is a month right now or even more ::)

The batch will be done in a week's time, probably this coming Thursday of Friday.

I went for silver (https://i.imgur.com/SDoY5db.gif)

Link for the gunsmith/Cerakote applicator:



https://scorehi.com/


He, Mr. Charlie, aka the owner, has done jobs for me before (https://i.imgur.com/X7byqwc.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2021, 02:41:53 PM
For fellow Hoosiers, I have done business here with good results but nothing AirGun related yet.
https://frankeplatingworks.com/
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 09, 2021, 03:01:51 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2021, 02:41:53 PM
For fellow Hoosiers, I have done business here with good results but nothing AirGun related yet.
https://frankeplatingworks.com/ (https://frankeplatingworks.com/)



I use CCR Refinishing:


http://www.ccrrefinishing.com/index.html (http://www.ccrrefinishing.com/index.html)


This one is also good and affordable:



http://www.mahovskysmetalife.com/ (http://www.mahovskysmetalife.com/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hoteltwofive on January 09, 2021, 05:33:54 PM
Finally dropped of the AV-46M at fedex for its return trip to Ohio.  Will be interesting to see if the same one comes back or if they just replace it. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 09, 2021, 06:03:45 PM
Double post  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 09, 2021, 06:36:53 PM
 So far played with my ultrasonic leak detector https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHS8MZM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHS8MZM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

 Also added another coat of dark mahogany stain to a beat up 1400 stock that I put a QB action in, gives a new gun a vintage patina  ;)
 I should go shoot something yet today  :-\ ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 09, 2021, 09:13:49 PM
Quote from: hoteltwofive on January 09, 2021, 05:33:54 PM
Finally dropped of the AV-46M at fedex for its return trip to Ohio.  Will be interesting to see if the same one comes back or if they just replace it.
What happened?  Those are fantastic pistols.  Hmmmm

Nevermind.  I searched around and found the thread.  Total bummer.  Hope it works out for you.  The original Baikal branded pistols are awesome.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 10, 2021, 09:38:13 PM
I snuck out to the NWR for the last day of small game season.  After considerable waffling I finally decided to carry the Hatsan 125 since I was going to hunt some open sand hill country and thought I would need the extra reach.  I’m glad that I did.  The extra effort necessary to hump that piece of Anatolian artillery through the soft sand kept me plenty warm on a cold and raw day for north Florida.  I saw plenty of turkey sign.  There was turkey tracks and turkey poop everywhere.  I chased one flock of a dozen or so for about a quarter of a mile just plodding along with the flock staying 200 yards in front of me.  Fall turkey season is over or I might have tried for one.  I saw Sherman’s fox squirrel but they are protected.  I was hoping for quail but the temperature kept dropping and the wind picked up and that will make quail stick close to cover.  I had a pleasant hike of perhaps three miles and explored some country I had not hunted before. All things considered it was an excellent day. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on January 11, 2021, 11:07:12 AM
It is snowing heavily here.  Maybe (big MAYBE), I will go to the woods when it stops.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 11, 2021, 04:27:48 PM
I went exploring inside the Chinese B1, wondering if it would need a lube, tune, deburr. Insides were nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 12, 2021, 02:14:38 PM
I tamed down my p17 with about an inch deep 7/16 hole in the head of the piston, shaved the uncomfortably sharp dovetail rail off the top, and rounded everything off nice and smooth.
Not pretty but definitely improved.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJCR59pm/20210112-095012.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1n2ZRhgp)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9XBtYBb/20210112-095036.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KkgHNKzM)
I would say it probably gets a good 350fps still, that's more than I really want in an indoor pistol but it is much quieter so I'll test it and see how I like it.

The gun is definitely much much more friendly on my hands to operate,  I'm sure just shaving off that hateful worthless rail would have gone a long way but it had way more power than I needed it to.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on January 12, 2021, 11:43:56 PM
My peep sighted, new HW50S, and I went out on the patio and shot AT my 25-yard spoons for a bit.  It was a bit nippy, so I used a pre-loaded pellet pen to charge the rifle.  My cheapest pellet pen, which came with something, is kinda' cool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 13, 2021, 11:50:33 AM
I swapped barrels on my Crown.  I just need to sight it in once it warms up a little.  I now have the Dreamline Classic set-up in .25, the Crown Continuum in .22 and the Dream-Tac Compact in .177.  I should be ready for just about anything!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 14, 2021, 12:03:23 AM
My shooting rest is a old adjustable music stand. I took the top off and replaced it with a piece of closed-cell foam that I wrapped with a piece of vinyl upholstery. I have a piece of indoor/outdoor  carpet strapped on top of that now. I needed to add weight to stabilize it so I asked my son to cut a piece of thick plate for the added weight. The plate weighs 52 lbs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 14, 2021, 11:46:45 AM
 tinkering on the Chinese B1 this morning. discovered that even though I could get a scope or dot to work on it, I had to adjust quite a bit, as it was shooting low. Irons were fine, as both front and rear were on the same plane. So looked down the receiver and barrel.  droop
 whoa.
Removed the breech seal. Tried again. Too much material there to lock up straight. :o

 I got out my files and carefully filed the breech end of the barrel, flat, a little at a time and checked how the surfaces mated up at lock up.
Now I have the receiver relatively straight to the barrel. Seal is back in, closes fine, passes tissue test.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 14, 2021, 02:42:04 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 09, 2021, 02:20:45 PM
Went to my gunsmith yesterday to have various parts, about 7 pieces, for Cerakote:


(https://i.imgur.com/sFkQwm4.jpg?1)


We have a local Cerakote applicator here in Abq., and I wanted to give him my business---and he did give me a good discount  ;D

Originally, I was going to send them out again for nickel boron plating, but today's courier services are horrendous, let alone the waiting time for plating is a month right now or even more ::)

The batch will be done in a week's time, probably this coming Thursday of Friday.

I went for silver (https://i.imgur.com/SDoY5db.gif)

Link for the gunsmith/Cerakote applicator:



https://scorehi.com/


He, Mr. Charlie, aka the owner, has done jobs for me before (https://i.imgur.com/X7byqwc.gif)

I got my Cerakoted parts yesterday, but had to leave behind 2 of them, as I saw imperfections—the 17xx threaded shroud cap and the PROD breech.

The rest are perfect though 😝

The  Cerakote applicator guy gave me a look of astonishment when I pointed to him the itty bitty flaws, but I reminded him again that he was facing a perfectionist of the highest degree, no BS 🤓

My son is like me; extremely hard to please when it comes to order and arrangement 😡

OT: If any member ever visits Abq. let me know so I can show you around my abode to see the non-existent clutter  ;D

Anyway, I already prepaid, so utmost satisfaction is paramount.

I told him that I need to show him my builds, point to him my screws that look like jewels even 😝

Silver Cerakote looks exactly like raw bead-blasted alum/stainless but with a sandier texture, although this is not my 1st time to have Cerakoted parts.

You could also sense a bit of grit in the threads because it’s basically paint unlike nickel boron or chrome plating, which feels like they are lubed, especially the former.

Overall, I am pleased with the results, but I have reinforced my conviction that all my parts for refinish will be plated, as there is just no comparison.

Plating just feels and looks so much better.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 14, 2021, 06:46:32 PM
Going to fill my new to me 45min 4500psi carbon fiber tank tonight for the first time. Came to me empty with the valve open.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 14, 2021, 09:09:59 PM
Chronographed the Parrus .22 today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 14, 2021, 09:51:37 PM
I mounted my new Hawke 3-9X40 scope on my XS60c today setting off a round of “musical scopes”.  Now I’ll have to swap two or three other scopes on other rifles.  The Hammers 3-9X32 that came off the XS60 can move to the Hatsan Striker so I can experiment with stretching that .25 cal gun out to 35 or 40 yards range.  The 4X32 UTG scope on the Striker can move to my venerable Crosman 1400 and give “stumpy” a Mil Dot reticle so that I can stretch its legs also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on January 14, 2021, 10:17:14 PM
A friend of mine has a pigeon problem in his tractor shed.  So I bought a Daisy 880 Scope Combo for him to use.  I also bought a tin of pellets so he would have something besides BBs to shoot.  I sighted it in at 10 yards - figuring that range would be about right in the shed.  Then I went over and delivered the little rifle to his Mrs.  He was working with his nephew at the time.  Since I knew where the nephew was, I dropped over there and visited with them as they were knocking off.  The nephew was so nice to invite me over to dig a trench for the electrical service to the new building they were working on.  "Nope, not going to happen!"  Later, I will sit with him as he learns the new rifle.  Those Pigeons are in trouble now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 14, 2021, 11:22:48 PM
I ordered an Eagle Vision M4 Bubble Level from Palm Beach AG.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 14, 2021, 11:37:10 PM
Shot my 1377 with shoulder stock and 4x32 scope today. It was super windy ( >20 mph ) but I still enjoyed shooting at my spoon/spinner rack at 10 & 15 yards.  With 5 pumps and R10 pellets the spoons didn't have a chance.

These little spinners hold up well under the P17, P1377, and Co2 pistols but more powerful air rifles play havoc with the thin metal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on January 14, 2021, 11:57:46 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on January 14, 2021, 11:37:10 PM
Shot my 1377 with shoulder stock and 4x32 scope today. It was super windy ( >20 mph ) but I still enjoyed shooting at my spoon/spinner rack at 10 & 15 yards.  With 5 pumps and R10 pellets the spoons didn't have a chance.

These little spinners hold up well under the P17, P1377, and Co2 pistols but more powerful air rifles play havoc with the thin metal.

WOW....Nice target set-up Dan !

Here is what MY back yard targets look like right now.  >:(

(Everything is buried in SNOW this time of year)


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Archdesigner03 on January 15, 2021, 05:47:26 AM
Compressed the trigger spring with my fingers to lighten the pull for the 1322. It's still too heavy for my liking but still cheaper than the alternatives. Planning to polish the sear next to get rid of the griddy feeling.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 15, 2021, 04:22:51 PM
Picked up another shooting tote/bin while at WM.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 15, 2021, 11:59:29 PM
 I put the final finish on my QB78 to Crosman 1400 stock conversion.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7650)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 16, 2021, 04:13:33 PM
a little side to side slop in my breech on my B1, so made some .005 washers and tightened it up a bit. ;D ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 16, 2021, 04:27:23 PM
I pulled a couple pcps in from the shop to pump them up. 

I think I'm going to leave the Streamline on low power and re-zero for the low power.  Plus I can leave the moderator off so the OAL will be shorter.

I'll leave the Royale 400 on high.  This way I can maximize shots for each power on each rifle since they both are the same caliber and power (redundant).  I thought about selling one since they fill the same spot in my collection but they are both so amazing and accurate that I don't want to sell. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 16, 2021, 04:35:18 PM
 Shot my Hatsan .22 95 Walnut sighting in my aim more than the new UTG 4-16 50mm scope, about 50 shots at 10 yards probably averaged 1/2" groups off a front bag. Then I gathered parts and ideas for a new tinker project, while topping off my SCUBA and 90CI tanks and topped off the Piledriver .50 while I was at it, so that is ready to go for 4 shots next chance I get to go shoot it, I know a Coyote that really wants to test it out  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 16, 2021, 04:58:53 PM
Received, modified and installed a new Atlas bipod clone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 16, 2021, 05:21:31 PM
Yesterday I added another row of spinners to the bottom of two of my spinners racks.
 1-1/2" and 1-1/4"

I touched up the paint using orange and yellow. 

I converted three discarded real estate for sale signs to spinner racks. My realtor friend moved away so I no longer have a source for these.

The top photo is before and the bottom photo if after.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Long_Gun_Dallas on January 17, 2021, 10:14:21 AM
I've been upping my 3d printing experience so I can make better/stronger prints.  Working on a compact LDC at the moment.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on January 17, 2021, 06:55:26 PM
I won some stuff at my brother's estate auction last evening. Got the invoice overnight and paid this morning. Had between 12 and 4:30PM today to drive at least half an hour to his house in the country. Wall to wall pickup trucks. No power or heat on in the house. Had to stand in line waiting my turn. So it was past 2:45 by the time we got all the way back home. And my back & right hip are really hurtin'. And after I took some acetaminophen and a pain patch on my hip. All of it is warming up in my house now. So here are some pics of two air pistols I won at auction. The first one is an old Crosman "22" model 112. In serviceable condition too. The white marble lookin grips will be antiqued to look like mammoth ivory or the like. Feels comfortable and solid in the hand. Next up, what I thought was a Crosman marksman is instead a " Plainsman 175" by Healthways LA California. Left grip is missing, holds a Co2 cartridge in the grip frame. Trigger works fine, but needs a resto bad otherwise.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/b3qtBw.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pob3qtBwj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/D6GvrU.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poD6GvrUj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/aexxGj.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmaexxGjj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/VnERDY.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poVnERDYj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/Q9dNci.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnQ9dNcij)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/hYAgb0.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnhYAgb0j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/pgLQHP.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmpgLQHPj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on January 17, 2021, 09:07:34 PM
I've been wanting one of these ever since Midway had the non AO model on sale for $25 around Christmas.

I just ordered this one. Last one Amazon had; but, more are on the way.

Tasco 2-7X32 AO Air Gun RS Black Fully Coated, Rings, Truplex, Box, One Size (TAR2732)
https://www.amazon.com/TASCO-2-7X32-Black-Coated-Truplex/dp/B07S972CTK (https://www.amazon.com/TASCO-2-7X32-Black-Coated-Truplex/dp/B07S972CTK)

$52.08 w/ tax.

It weighs 14.7 ounces. It will be going on my flat topped 1322 Backpacker. Maybe on my Benji 392.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 17, 2021, 10:02:55 PM
 Finished my .30 cal. pumper project I see Daisy 930 is taken >:( Now what do I call it  ???
http://forum.daisymuseum.com/daisy-double-barrel-cork-pop-gun_topic9392.html (http://forum.daisymuseum.com/daisy-double-barrel-cork-pop-gun_topic9392.html)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7657)
[smg id=7656]
[smg id=7175]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Archdesigner03 on January 18, 2021, 02:20:40 AM
Installed Magpul CTR AR stock on the PRod to update the look. The weight of the buffer tube and stock makes the gun more balanced and makes the gun feels more premium.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sandu_race on January 18, 2021, 04:30:31 AM
Checking if an air rifle is still available on an used airguns seller site , not anymore , so searching for another airgun project ....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on January 18, 2021, 05:59:46 PM
Researching a Healthways Plainsman 175 Colt Woodsman replica I just acquired over the weekend. Always interesting to learn new stuff about all manner of airguns!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/Q9dNci.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnQ9dNcij)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on January 18, 2021, 08:21:44 PM
Tried to tear down a Romanian IMC Pioneer 3 air rifle. Got the stock and barrel and cocking linkage off. Can't figure out how to get the trigger and spring and piston out. Pm'ed a guy who has for advice.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 18, 2021, 09:22:31 PM
Sort of related yes.  I fixed an old revolver to carry as back up and emergency bear hazing noise maker for when I hunt some of the more bear infested parts of the national forest.  I’ve already seen two bears while hunting this year.   You know, bears are not the least impressed by air rifles and you feel kind of naked standing there holding your high tech pea shooter thinking “shoulda brought the 30-30”!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 19, 2021, 12:57:43 AM
Blasted many targets with the .30 cal at 50 and 75 yards, plus a couple of test pest birds.  One is missing his head now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 19, 2021, 02:13:18 PM
I took my SIL hunting early this morning.  We built a ground blind for him yesterday on a nice elevation with a good view across several acres of flatwoods.  I left him there to hunt for deer about 30 minutes before first light and headed off to amble through the oak knolls and cypress domes carrying my Hatsan Striker.  I found a nice spot with a good view of a creek crossing and sat down to watch it.  I was hoping for an early morning raccoon but all that showed up were song birds.  After an hour or so the sun was getting up and I decided to shift so I picked up my traps and eased along a causeway road built up above the surrounding swamp.  I saw a Sherman’s fox squirrel but they are protected and besides he was on the other side of deep canal.  I saw a couple of great blue herons or maybe I saw the same one twice.  It was cold but clear.  I saw no squirrels or raccoons so I headed back to the truck about 9:30.  Julian was just getting out of the blind for a stretch when I showed up.  He hadn’t seen any game either.  We agreed it was a beautiful morning and headed for home and breakfast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 19, 2021, 09:29:08 PM
Called a buddy, who inquired about an airgun for squirrels, while I drove home for work. I’m pretty sure he’s interested in a Stoeger X20 .22 he saw in town somewhere. I’m going to have him over Sunday after Ch**ch to shoot some of my guns before I help him pick out a rifle & scope. I don’t know anything about the Stoeger, far as I know the X20 is discontinued.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on January 20, 2021, 12:19:51 AM
See above/below.  I shot my scoped 30S and R7.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 20, 2021, 12:28:23 AM
 Waiting for my .30 cal. pellet mold to arrive, yeah I just ordered it yesterday, and should make it here by Saturday, but I'm so antsy to see how my .30 cal. Daisy 880 is goin to shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 20, 2021, 03:34:43 PM
I freshened up my .30 cal mold and did a little casting (~ 300) to see how it would fair afterwards.  They look like the best cast to date, but not tested yet.  I also cleaned and filled the Lee 20lb pot with a mix I use of sheet lead and reclaimed lead and then cleaned the lead to make ready for more casting coming up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Birddog65 on January 20, 2021, 09:43:12 PM
Tried some H&N FTT in my Beeman R7 .177 after how good they shoot in my HW95 .22.  I wasn’t disappointed either. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bobbers on January 20, 2021, 09:51:48 PM
Shot my Daisy 777 on a nice day outside. It helps clear the mind..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on January 20, 2021, 09:53:40 PM
I made some slugs for my Benjamin Prowler (awaiting the replacement DAR) by making a sizing die (.225") out of cast .224" boolits powder coated for another gun and shortened them to .40" (max length of the DAR magazine slot). They turned out well but I need to open the die up to .217" as the slugs tare too loose in the bore.

Groups at 30m were 4", they should tighten up as I get closer to a push fit.

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 20, 2021, 10:07:28 PM
It got up into the low seventies today so when I was home for lunch I grabbed the XS60 and my camo hoody.  After work I lit out for the woods.  I saw squirrels but didn’t get a shot at any.  The one shot I did try hit a twig and ricocheted. Saw some Bluet mushrooms fruiting but I didn’t trust my identification skills so I passed on them.  I looked them up on the internet when I got home and I’m pretty sure they are O’kay.  I like finding and trying to identify mushrooms but I don’t experiment with eating them.  I only eat wild mushrooms that have no toxic mimics. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on January 21, 2021, 02:38:56 PM
Finally got the motivation yesterday to fix my Disco. It's been idled by a poppet failure for quite a while. I have other air rifles and have been shooting them so I  was in no rush to fix this one. Any ways I am glad I ordered two and three of everything LOL, as my arthuritus kept getting in the way of fixing it, ( dropping parts etc.). Any ways a new valve, and o-rings, and seals got it up and running again. I have a back up valve now if needed as I put a new poppet in the old one and cleaned it up. It's in a light weight modified Maxximus stock and no scope, so it is ultra light to carry around. :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on January 21, 2021, 09:31:47 PM
My Tasco 2-7X32AO came in today.
https://www.amazon.com/TASCO-2-7X32-Black-Coated-Truplex/dp/B07S972CTK (https://www.amazon.com/TASCO-2-7X32-Black-Coated-Truplex/dp/B07S972CTK)
I swapped out the Barska 4X32AO on my 1322 Backpacker w/ the new Tasco and sighted it in for 10 yards. It's raining, ATM and will continue to do so for the next 18 hours or so. I'll sight it in for 17.5, 25, & 33 yards tomorrow night.

I thought this scope was going to have mil dots. It doesn't. My bad. Great scope though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on January 22, 2021, 12:08:00 AM
I shot my FWB Sport at some spoons, I anxiously anticipated the Fed Ex scheduled delivery of BKL scope rings for the FBWfrom PA.  Who knows where they are?  I received notice that the JM tune kit for my new HW50S had finally mailed.  I'm really tired of winter and darkness!

Other than that, not much of nothing. How 'bout y'all?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 22, 2021, 12:14:14 AM
I received 10 tins of 10.3 pellets and unpacked them.  Surfed the airgun forums.  Checked tracking on a HW30S that is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow.  Hope it shows up before I head into work for the afternoon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: huntr on January 22, 2021, 01:49:27 AM
Switched the red dot and scope back and forth on my Marauder pistol to see if they would come back to zero. Didn't really. I'm only shooting at 7 yds. in the basement, so a little different there makes a big difference at longer distances.
(https://i.imgur.com/xLkSo81.jpg).  (https://i.imgur.com/mk1BQEA.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JohnnyPDX on January 22, 2021, 08:35:18 AM
Refinishing a Taipan Vet beech stock this morning. The wood under the stain they used is a very light color, nice enough maybe with the right top coat, but I may do a truck bed liner spray. My customer did it on a rifle stock and it looks very nice and appropriate, in my case, for a gun that's outside a lot chasing ground squirrel.

Seems like all of the wood's character disappeared when they stained it. The gun, mechanically, is awesome but they could use a lesson on choosing blanks for their stocks. I didn't win the lottery on this one. The laminate wasn't in stock when I was ready to buy so here I am.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 22, 2021, 09:39:07 PM
I fixed my leaking Prod.  I ordered a replacement set of o-rings from Capt O-ring, just to find it was leaking from the foster fitting, replaced that and no more leak!  Oh, well, I have a complete set of o-rings if anything else besides to let go! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on January 22, 2021, 09:50:30 PM
I lubed and re-assembled my Rumanian IMC Pioneer 3 1983. Put a couple of mollied washers under the spring and put one of those Hatsan slings you get free with some of their guns. Mounted an AIM 3-7x32 scout scope on the gun with a 4 rail 4 slot barrel accessory mount and a one piece offset scope mount. I'll shoot and chrony it soon as I can.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 22, 2021, 09:59:13 PM
It rained all day, ALL day.
So
▪I mounted a scope on my R7.
▪I moved three file boxes of paper targets into a 4-drawer file cabinet in the attic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 22, 2021, 10:19:40 PM
I modded a few Daisy 717 screw in exhaust valve poppets to work in older 880 platform guns.
Also received and resealed a Silver Anniversary 880 off the bay......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 23, 2021, 11:27:57 AM
Quote from: Ronno6 on January 22, 2021, 10:19:40 PM
I modded a few Daisy 717 screw in exhaust valve poppets to work in older 880 platform guns.
Also received and resealed a Silver Anniversary 880 off the bay......
Yo, I got me one of them there SA 880s. Nice gun but, I wisht it werent so much plastic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 23, 2021, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: avator on January 23, 2021, 11:27:57 AM
Quote from: Ronno6 on January 22, 2021, 10:19:40 PM
I modded a few Daisy 717 screw in exhaust valve poppets to work in older 880 platform guns.
Also received and resealed a Silver Anniversary 880 off the bay......
Yo, I got me one of them there SA 880s. Nice gun but, I wisht it werent so much plastic.

Oughta get yourself one of the older ones w/metal receiver,pump handle and heavier stock.
Nice, solid feeling AG's......then paint the SA graphics on the receiver....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on January 23, 2021, 01:44:34 PM
Spent too much time on the GTA, lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 23, 2021, 02:01:33 PM
Made a few parts, shipped some, and put a lot of effort trying to choose the appropriate words
to convey specific notions in posts without being ambiguous.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 23, 2021, 02:53:29 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on January 23, 2021, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: avator on January 23, 2021, 11:27:57 AM
Quote from: Ronno6 on January 22, 2021, 10:19:40 PM
I modded a few Daisy 717 screw in exhaust valve poppets to work in older 880 platform guns.
Also received and resealed a Silver Anniversary 880 off the bay......
Yo, I got me one of them there SA 880s. Nice gun but, I wisht it werent so much plastic.

Oughta get yourself one of the older ones w/metal receiver,pump handle and heavier stock.
Nice, solid feeling AG's......then paint the SA graphics on the receiver....
LOL Ronno, I have several    ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 23, 2021, 03:49:56 PM
Decided to put my silver Cerakoted 17xx build onto the Boyd's stock so I could use the gauge:


(https://i.imgur.com/75OaQSz.jpg?1)


The 1701P's gauge location lines up perfectly with the Boyd's hole (see next photos)  ;D


My ss DC does not have a gauge provision, so I did a switch  ;D


(https://i.imgur.com/jKzOz9A.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/u9O54g0.jpg?1)

The Guntec Minimalis AR stock is out for silver Cerakote.

Did not like its Tungsten Grey color very much (does not match my black, blue, and silver theme) + it had coating imperfections  ::)

Oh, the Cerakote applicator misplaced my shroud cap, but he did give me a call yesterday and told me he found it.

Getting it next week  ;D

Hmm, the black 17xx barrel bands look funky on my ss DC build--will order 2 with tapped and threaded bottoms for the rail attachment from DC when he gets back from surgery.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 23, 2021, 03:50:54 PM
I think the 17xx looks better with a barrel band:



(https://i.imgur.com/cKkUYGj.jpg?1)



It is free-floating anyway  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TotallyTortoise on January 23, 2021, 04:45:07 PM
I installed a regulator in my Diana Stormrider last weekend, set it to 115 bar, charged it up, left it sitting for a week to see if it leaked. Held air, so this morning I took it out and shot targets until it ran down into the yellow (<100 bar), got 50. It did 30 or so unregulated, so it's a 66% improvement and every round on target the whole time. I'll take it. :)

Got the scope for my Crosman 1322 dialed in for the most part. Too cold for a bench rest, but it's hitting 2" targets offhand at 25 yds which is good enough for the back yard. It's a cheap ($16 on sale) Simmons 4x32, good enough for back yard plinking, but you definitely 'get what you pay for' in clarity, eye relief, etc. lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 23, 2021, 04:50:05 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 23, 2021, 03:50:54 PM
I think the 17xx looks better with a barrel band:



(https://i.imgur.com/cKkUYGj.jpg?1)



It is free-floating anyway  ;D


I like the weight on this one  ;D


Perfect for BR or for offhand (https://i.imgur.com/xlcflD8.gif)

Have to buy another set of blue TI rings and another silver Clearidge for my ss DC 2260/Disco build  (https://i.imgur.com/SDoY5db.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 23, 2021, 07:42:08 PM
 Sleeved the piston on the WF600P .22, as I have it all apart anyway, waiting for piston seal replacement to come in. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 23, 2021, 07:58:04 PM
 Took apart my .30 cal. 880 opened up the loading port to be sure I can get a .30 pellet in there, I can now scoot the pellet in skirt first towards the probe then feed it with the bolt into the barrel.
 Small snag in my weekend plans of actually using .30 pellets, due to not getting delivery of the mold as of yet. But amused myself looking for anything close to .30, to shoot out of the gun, to no avail, and for the better for the gun LOL
 Been taking apart so many Daisies lately I bet I can do it blindfolded, well until a part goes flying  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on January 24, 2021, 06:40:10 PM
I mounted my last Nikonn 3-9 EFR on my new FWB Sport.  If the fog lifts tomorrow,  I'll sight her in?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 24, 2021, 08:07:09 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on January 24, 2021, 06:40:10 PM
I mounted my last Nikonn 3-9 EFR on my new FWB Sport.  If the fog lifts tomorrow,  I'll sight her in?
I wonder if Nikon sold their scope patents to another scope manufacturer?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 24, 2021, 08:35:22 PM
 I had a homemade shroud/LDC  from a Disco baffle and aluminum pipe for my 2240  carbine (.177)  and I improved it.
 Took two of the Disco baffles and cut them and joined them together.  In the near end(towards me), I made a couple of small vent holes, and cut a piece of Magic Eraser to stuff in the shroud, as a diffuser.  (Saw that on YT)   Better!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 25, 2021, 09:06:00 AM
 Realized I should add-----   The YT I saw video was for the "Gauntlet" and was by "Hajimoto".
 but the rest was my idea.. I had one broken Crosman baffle, and a spare, and decided to put them together. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on January 25, 2021, 10:08:38 AM
Waiting on a 2nd Healthways Plainsman 175 to arrive. and the grips for same I'm bidding on won't be over till later to replace the LS grip on the one I won from my brother's estate.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/pdnyKc.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmpdnyKcj)
  And my brother's, in need of a LS grip and a resto;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/ixTMVU.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnixTMVUj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on January 25, 2021, 04:02:57 PM
Two more Webley Nemesis CO2 air pistols (https://www.webleyandscott.com/products/nemesis), one in .177, and one in .22.

Based on some basic pine board penetration tests, they are both formidable, and I bet when I can run pellets fired from them, I will see velocities that are greater than published specs, especially if I take my time using up the CO2 with pauses between shots and magazine reloads.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on January 25, 2021, 04:20:38 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on January 25, 2021, 04:02:57 PM
Two more Webley Nemesis CO2 air pistols (https://www.webleyandscott.com/products/nemesis), one in .177, and one in .22.

Based on some basic pine board penetration tests, they are both formidable, and I bet when I can run pellets fired from them, I will see velocities that are greater than published specs, especially if I take my time using up the CO2 with pauses between shots and magazine reloads.

-W

Edit: "when I can run pellets fired from them through my chronograph..."
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 25, 2021, 06:34:13 PM
 Got my piston seal this morning, got the WF600P all back together, only to break the underlever clip under the front sight. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 25, 2021, 06:48:23 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on January 25, 2021, 06:34:13 PM
Got my piston seal this morning, got the WF600P all back together, only to break the underlever clip under the front sight. :(
Argh! 😤
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 25, 2021, 08:27:08 PM
 Yep, plastic, and lever snaps into place. or the side of the clip snaps off!!!  got a metal B3 clip coming now. That clip is also part (underside) of the front sight..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on January 25, 2021, 10:04:16 PM
"Got my piston seal this morning, got the WF600P all back together, only to break the underlever clip under the front sight."..... I epoxied a magnet under mine on the barrel, and it worked great.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on January 25, 2021, 10:07:21 PM
I finally fixed my QB 78 that was modified with a  bottle and a ported valve. I had it on the back burner for quite a while. It does  not leak air any more. :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 25, 2021, 10:46:49 PM
 I cast and shot .30 cal. pellets out of my 880  :D
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=170310.msg156082376#msg156082376 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=170310.msg156082376#msg156082376)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 26, 2021, 08:13:59 AM
Quote from: 1953 Panther on January 25, 2021, 10:04:16 PM
"Got my piston seal this morning, got the WF600P all back together, only to break the underlever clip under the front sight."..... I epoxied a magnet under mine on the barrel, and it worked great.



Thanks, Cole,  that's another good idea. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 26, 2021, 05:24:59 PM
I swapped out the buttstock on my latest ebay Crosman 2299 with a new one.
Color is off a shade or 2, so I turned a sleeve for the original stock which I will install when the JBWeld that is
repairing the stock's mounting ears is cured. I'll open up the hoes and glue the sleeve in place.

I love having a metal lathe...........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 27, 2021, 02:58:57 AM
Deburred and polished a new batch of stainless cap and button screws top to bottom  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on January 28, 2021, 03:24:20 PM
My Winchester 1977 .177 came in today. I haven't modded it yet. I did put my Tasco 2-7X20 on it instead of the 4X32 it came w/.

The trigger on it is just as bad as everyone says it is. It's wayyy sucky. Regardless, it is now sighted in at 10 yards using Daisy wadcutters and the last two groups I shot w/ it are 0.5 inch in diameter.

Unmodified trigger, unmodified barrel, zero mods at all and half inch groups at 10 yards.

What's not to like?

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 28, 2021, 08:07:38 PM
 Last few days worth here, Custom bolt handle for my .30 880, chopped a Ruger Impact .22, drilled and tapped Impacts LDC for 1/2-20 and screwed it on my beater Hatsan .177 Super Tact.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7683)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7685)
Will be sighting in the modded 25 super tact sights after I eat. :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 29, 2021, 03:40:07 PM
Got up this morning with some spare time before work. Grabbed my coffee and smokes and slinked on into the gun room.
I trimmed up the plastic on the backlit usb digital temp gauge so it would fit the slot in the Vevor.
I then changed the oil in it. After that I rerouted the water hoses and pump to run out of the same 5gal. bucket as the MKII.
Now I have these temp gauges in both compressors and a non lit gauge in the cooling bucket.
I cycled the Vevor 4 or 5 times to get all the juices flowing. Then went to work.
Got back home for lunch and found that USPS had delivered a pellet order and the spring for my SPA > PP800 conversion project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on January 29, 2021, 06:11:55 PM
I added a half pound of silicone caulk to the buttstock of my new Winchester 1977. It certainly does make a difference to the overall feel. Much more solid now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 29, 2021, 07:39:59 PM
 Got my old .177 mod 25 Super Tact sighted in with its new sights, everything blue loc tited in and curing at work over the weekend.
 Found a super magnet makes a good front sight on my chopped Ruger Impact, actually does not move during the shot cycle, and if it gets bumped easily adjusted to level and square with the breach just by eye.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ohplnkr on January 29, 2021, 09:05:35 PM
25 degrees out today. Did some ballistic ice penetration tests with my Nitro Venom .22 until fingers went pretty numb. Spilled half a tin of CPHP's on the ground. Went inside my shed with heater and cleaned up the pellets I dropped. A fine afternoon I must say👍🇺🇸😉
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 29, 2021, 09:14:07 PM
Quote from: ohplnkr on January 29, 2021, 09:05:35 PM
25 degrees out today. Did some ballistic ice penetration tests with my Nitro Venom .22 until fingers went pretty numb. Spilled half a tin of CPHP's on the ground. Went inside my shed with heater and cleaned up the pellets I dropped. A fine afternoon I must say👍🇺🇸😉
Well now, don't you know how to have a good time?   lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Septicdeath on January 29, 2021, 09:33:30 PM
Some indoor plinking fun with
Daisy 99
Daisy Buzz Barton 195
And Daisy Red Ryder
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on January 29, 2021, 11:19:30 PM
Not to cross post but I did make a call and get some pellets, shot a few and reconfigured the grip on my wife's Diana Bandit (took a metric @$%^ ton of wood off that "dang" thing). 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 30, 2021, 07:12:14 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on January 29, 2021, 11:19:30 PM
Not to cross post but I did make a call and get some pellets, shot a few and reconfigured the grip on my wife's Diana Bandit (took a metric @$%^ ton of wood off that "dang" thing).
You got that right... First time I laid hands on a SPA CP1 I thought it was the worst grip I ever held. Definitely not a lady's gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 30, 2021, 02:24:54 PM
Quote from: ohplnkr on January 29, 2021, 09:05:35 PM
25 degrees out today. Did some ballistic ice penetration tests with my Nitro Venom .22 until fingers went pretty numb. Spilled half a tin of CPHP's on the ground. Went inside my shed with heater and cleaned up the pellets I dropped. A fine afternoon I must say👍🇺🇸😉

And you didn't shoot your eye out bravo my good man bravo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 30, 2021, 03:59:41 PM
Researched info on my  New 2 me 1946 Crosman 101.
It is detailed in my Crosman Factory Service Manual .pdf how to reseal it.
I see JGairguns still sells parts for it.  8)
Now, do I polish the brass and krinkle paint the receiver, barrel band, front sight.... or return it to original and repaint it all satin black? ::)

The wood has very fine figuring and should refinish nicely.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on January 30, 2021, 04:06:28 PM
Scott, good luck with that old girl.
When I was about 10 - 11 years old, my uncle had one that he let me shoot for a couple years.  Fine rifle and very accurate.  I hope your beauty is just as fine and accurate too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on January 30, 2021, 05:02:58 PM
I received a pair of Geo LDC's in the mail today. One is for my flat topped 1377 to be used w/ a 12 inch barrel I ordered almost a month ago from Charles Mellon; (but, still haven't received).

The other LDC is for my new Winchester 1977XS.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 30, 2021, 08:18:45 PM
 Swapped stuff around on the Crosman Lego guns (again)
 1377 RC is back to being .177 with an aluminum breech.. 2240 is back to stock .22 w/PA.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 30, 2021, 08:57:35 PM
 GTA was sluggish today so while waiting for pages to load I Moded another 880, this one in .22, using a Beeman dual cal .22 barrel.
[smg id=7686]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cclfn on January 30, 2021, 09:24:39 PM
Today I officially took the plunge and ordered my first PCP.  I got a Sentry 705 in .22 for Flying Dragon Air Guns.  I have to say that Mike is a pretty good guy to deal with and its shipping on Monday.  Now I have to figure out air tanks ugh!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 30, 2021, 10:04:28 PM
I designed a false muzzle attachment for the Crosman 1400.  This will allow me to attach a LDC  to mine.  It’s just a simple L shaped bracket.  I’ll have to remove the front sight and use the hole for the mounting screw to anchor one end of it.  I have to fabricate it now.  I’ll post some pictures when I get it built.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 30, 2021, 10:33:45 PM
Quote from: cclfn on January 30, 2021, 09:24:39 PM
Today I officially took the plunge and ordered my first PCP.  I got a Sentry 705 in .22 for Flying Dragon Air Guns.  I have to say that Mike is a pretty good guy to deal with and its shipping on Monday.  Now I have to figure out air tanks ugh!
Congratulations!

I’ve read good things about those rifles.  I think they are ugly but in a cute way, if that makes sense.  If I didn’t already have some PCPs that I’m happy with, I would try the Sentry. 

Not going to try pumping?  It’s not so bad really.  I don’t think so anyway.  Saves a ton of $$$ not having a compressor or tanks.  That leaves more $$$ for airguns!  🤜🏼🤛🏻
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cclfn on January 31, 2021, 12:20:05 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 30, 2021, 10:33:45 PM
Quote from: cclfn on January 30, 2021, 09:24:39 PM
Today I officially took the plunge and ordered my first PCP.  I got a Sentry 705 in .22 for Flying Dragon Air Guns.  I have to say that Mike is a pretty good guy to deal with and its shipping on Monday.  Now I have to figure out air tanks ugh!
Congratulations!

I’ve read good things about those rifles.  I think they are ugly but in a cute way, if that makes sense.  If I didn’t already have some PCPs that I’m happy with, I would try the Sentry. 

Not going to try pumping?  It’s not so bad really.  I don’t think so anyway.  Saves a ton of $$$ not having a compressor or tanks.  That leaves more $$$ for airguns! 


Thanks Brett,

This was actually picked for it's good looks lol and good reviews.  I herniated a disc last summer and now have nerve damage preventing my right knee from working.  Consequently deep knee bind motion is not possible.  I'll have to skip the hand pump - this getting old is not for the faint of heart.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 31, 2021, 02:03:13 AM
Quote from: cclfn on January 31, 2021, 12:20:05 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 30, 2021, 10:33:45 PM
Quote from: cclfn on January 30, 2021, 09:24:39 PM
Today I officially took the plunge and ordered my first PCP.  I got a Sentry 705 in .22 for Flying Dragon Air Guns.  I have to say that Mike is a pretty good guy to deal with and its shipping on Monday.  Now I have to figure out air tanks ugh!
Congratulations!

I’ve read good things about those rifles.  I think they are ugly but in a cute way, if that makes sense.  If I didn’t already have some PCPs that I’m happy with, I would try the Sentry. 

Not going to try pumping?  It’s not so bad really.  I don’t think so anyway.  Saves a ton of $$$ not having a compressor or tanks.  That leaves more $$$ for airguns! 


Thanks Brett,

This was actually picked for it's good looks lol and good reviews.  I herniated a disc last summer and now have nerve damage preventing my right knee from working.  Consequently deep knee bind motion is not possible.  I'll have to skip the hand pump - this getting old is not for the faint of heart.
Ha ha!  That’s great Wes. 

Sorry to hear about your injury.  That doesn’t sound like fun.

Your soon to be new rifle DOES sound like fun!  Keep us posted on what you think. 

Did you have Mike do any tuning to it or is it coming to you box stock? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 31, 2021, 07:39:09 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on January 30, 2021, 04:06:28 PM
Scott, good luck with that old girl.
When I was about 10 - 11 years old, my uncle had one that he let me shoot for a couple years.  Fine rifle and very accurate.  I hope your beauty is just as fine and accurate too.

Thanks Mike!
 I need to spend some time at the work bench and put together another vintage gun project before I take this one apart.
I'd love to show how it is coming along being the same year as this 101, unfortunately that one isn't "airgun" related.

Quote from: cclfn on January 31, 2021, 12:20:05 AM
Quote from: bReTt on January 30, 2021, 10:33:45 PM
Quote from: cclfn on January 30, 2021, 09:24:39 PM
Today I officially took the plunge and ordered my first PCP.  I got a Sentry 705 in .22 for Flying Dragon Air Guns.  I have to say that Mike is a pretty good guy to deal with and its shipping on Monday.  Now I have to figure out air tanks ugh!
Congratulations!

I’ve read good things about those rifles.  I think they are ugly but in a cute way, if that makes sense.  If I didn’t already have some PCPs that I’m happy with, I would try the Sentry. 

Not going to try pumping?  It’s not so bad really.  I don’t think so anyway.  Saves a ton of $$$ not having a compressor or tanks.  That leaves more $$$ for airguns! 


Thanks Brett,

This was actually picked for it's good looks lol and good reviews.....

WHOO-HOO! Another member of F.U.G.L.Y.!!!

Congrats on the Sentry Wes, they have a good following here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 31, 2021, 02:10:43 PM
 Stock 2240 went back to a .177 carbine with shroud/LDC today, it is way to loud in stock form... :o ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 31, 2021, 03:51:57 PM
i replaced the pump cup on my new Model ! Crosman, and am playing with bluing on a rusty 766.
Schooled a customer on the rebuilding of a Daisy 880 pump/piston assy, and packed a couple orders
of Daisy parts for shipment tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ike838 on January 31, 2021, 05:41:54 PM
Checked the tracking # on my shipment from Krale's. Have a  .177 LGV  and a .22 LGU Master Pro on the way.
The LGV comes with a Walther 3-9 scope that I have no expectations out of, but who knows till you look through it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on February 01, 2021, 06:37:09 PM
I was showing off my new modded Winchester 1977XS w/ its Tasco 3-7X20 scope and Geo LDC & the Daisy wadcutters & Crosman Piranha pellets I used to sight it in to the maintenance person of the apt complex I live when she came over to replace a light bulb.

She was REALLY impressed w/ it. I think I've got her sold into getting one herself.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 01, 2021, 06:40:46 PM
Quote from: Longbob on February 01, 2021, 06:37:09 PM
I was showing off my new modded Winchester 1977XS w/ its Tasco 3-7X20 scope and Geo LDC & the Daisy wadcutters & Crosman Piranha pellets I used to sight it in to the maintenance person of the apt complex I live when she came over to replace a light bulb.

She was REALLY impressed w/ it. I think I've got her sold into getting one herself.

That is Fantastic! A whole lot better than what I got accomplished “airgun related”.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on February 01, 2021, 07:05:46 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 01, 2021, 06:40:46 PM
That is Fantastic! A whole lot better than what I got accomplished “airgun related”.

Her and her husband enjoy fishing same as I do. I was telling her how the 2 pellets I had sighted in it w/ had the same POI at 10 yards. 3 pumps w/ Daisy wadcutters & 5 pumps w/ Crosman Piranha's, both producing 0.5 inch groups, thereby making it an excellent lightweight, air rifle to have along while fishing. Definitely sub MOA of a water moccasins head.

She shouldered it and was moving it around peering through the scope, oohing and aahing.
I'd imagine she's at home now telling her husband she's going to get one. I've met him. He's into air rifles too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 01, 2021, 07:43:55 PM
Quote from: Longbob on February 01, 2021, 07:05:46 PM
,
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 01, 2021, 06:40:46 PM
That is Fantastic! A whole lot better than what I got accomplished “airgun related”.

Her and her husband enjoy fishing same as I do. I was telling her how the 2 pellets I had sighted in it w/ had the same POI at 10 yards. 3 pumps w/ Daisy wadcutters & 5 pumps w/ Crosman Piranha's, both producing 0.5 inch groups, thereby making it an excellent lightweight, air rifle to have along while fishing. Definitely sub MOA of a water moccasins head.

She shouldered it and was moving it around peering through the scope, oohing and aahing.
I'd imagine she's at home now telling her husband she's going to get one. I've met him. He's into air rifles too.

Now that’s twice as awesome! Haha! Way to go!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 01, 2021, 09:37:55 PM
Cold, overcast and bitter.  I hunted along the upper sopchoppy.  Saw not a single squirrel though I did spot a den tree that I had not noticed before.  I was really out hunting mushrooms so I wasn’t too perturbed by the lack of game.  I saw some oyster mushrooms but they were too mature.  I spotted some more Bluetts but I don’t trust my identification skills with those so I passed.  I saw no lion’s mane mushrooms which are the jack pot to me.  I did meet a young man who was hiking the Florida trail.  In shorts and bare feet.  I gotta admire his fortitude and envy his metabolism. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 05, 2021, 12:01:19 AM
 I stayed home from work today, celebrating our first major snowstorm of the season, tomorrow I'm off to0...
 Did some plinking/ experimenting with the .30 cal. 880, looking good for what it is, a .30 cal. parlor gun  ;D
 Then I turned my attention to a custom shifter knob, that I had been contemplating turning into a LDC, done did that.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7702)

 Then since I had the drill press setup, I decided to see if my idea of turning down the threaded end of a Hatsan fill probe to a male foster would be possible, and it was.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7703)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7704)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 05, 2021, 12:17:13 AM
Mounted a new scope on my Wildcat.  I hunted (waited) for rats to show themselves at the neighbors chicken coop.  I didn’t see a single one! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on February 05, 2021, 01:33:08 PM
Melt approx 4 pounds of used pellets (1 year and a half of shooting) to fill and strengthen both my backstops. A true 3 hours mess :o.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on February 05, 2021, 04:49:51 PM
I mailed a B3 piston and compression chamber, with seals for both, to another member.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 05, 2021, 05:05:55 PM
Rezeroed the Wildcat for 30 yards and ran 40 shots over the chrony.  Added a drop of thread lock to the HST to keep it in place.  It’s sitting in the cabinet now waiting for the adhesive to cure. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 05, 2021, 05:15:25 PM
Rasping some wood on the IZH grip.  Shimming out the shelf to make it a bit wider.   It's starting to feel pretty good in hand.   Getting excited about using it in club air pistol league in a few months.  I'll be practicing every day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 05, 2021, 05:22:28 PM
Started to reassemble my Aspen to see if I found the leak and also because I don't want to forget how it goes back together 😂. Durn sometimers 🤬!!!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 05, 2021, 06:39:27 PM
I pumped up my wife's Bandit.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 05, 2021, 07:23:02 PM
I had failed to realize that one of my 1" PVC  target stands was in the line of fire 30 yds behind another target stand.  Yes 4 pellets made contact and shattered a section of the PVC pipe frame.
I repaired it ths morning.

Tried to attach a photo but it wouldn't load.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Horatio on February 05, 2021, 08:26:58 PM
Have a Remington Express I bought in pieces from another member.

One of the trigger pins is bent to all get out.

At work I grabbed some drill bits, ground off the fluted end to end up with a hardened pin.

Will bring the lot home. Find which is correct diameter. Measure how long it’s supposed to be and grind it more to size.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 05, 2021, 08:30:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 05, 2021, 07:23:02 PM
I had failed to realize that one of my 1" PVC  target stands was in the line of fire 30 yds behind another target stand.  Yes 4 pellets made contact and shattered a section of the PVC pipe frame.
I repaired it ths morning.


Finally got the picture to load.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 05, 2021, 08:38:16 PM
 After doing non airgun related stuff "BLOW SNOW" n stuff, I got to tinkering with my Artemis Pistol collection. Well they seemed to have morphed into somethings I can better use.
 So now the PP 800 is wearing Diana Chasers dress, and Diana is wearing the PP 800's Pants  :o
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7706)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7705)

 Now to find some Cheap LDCs to keep them quiet about what happened in Back_Roads Basement  ;) :-X
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 06, 2021, 03:42:11 PM
Put my dar .25 backtogether. Let's see if it still leaks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on February 06, 2021, 07:03:17 PM
I removed the Pump Handle Retaining Spring from my Winchester 1977. Can't believe I didn't do that when I took it apart a few days ago to do the trigger mods.

On the other hand, I also forgot to seal the bb hole in the chamber too when I had it apart. Might've been distracted from how tricky it was to get the trigger group back together enough to get the roll pin for the trigger back in.

I really need to make a list beforehand every time I do mods. Might help keep me from having to go *DOH* afterward.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 06, 2021, 07:07:34 PM
Good luck Matt!

Quote from: Insanity on February 06, 2021, 03:42:11 PM
Put my dar .25 backtogether. Let's see if it still leaks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 06, 2021, 07:22:23 PM
My Hawke Airmax 2-7x32AO came in today.  I mounted it on the R7.
It was raining before sunrise and is still raining  so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to sight it in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 06, 2021, 07:35:12 PM
Picked up some #10 empty cans from the local restaurant dumpster, put them out 50 yards and sent 40 pellets down range.  Boy oh boy do I like JSB 15.89 domes!  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 06, 2021, 08:10:20 PM
Mounted my UTG 2-16x44 scope on the Parrus .22, got it close to the bull with 2 revs up within 8 shots. Loctited everything and I’ll zero it tomorrow after Ch**ch.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on February 06, 2021, 08:39:13 PM
That's looking good, John!

Glad you had some shooting weather. Like Lt. Dan, our weather has been very wet today. OTOH, I bagged a squirrel mid-morning, during one of the let ups.

Fun stuff,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 06, 2021, 09:03:33 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on February 06, 2021, 08:39:13 PM
That's looking good, John!

Glad you had some shooting weather. Like Lt. Dan, our weather has been very wet today. OTOH, I bagged a squirrel mid-morning, during one of the let ups.

Fun stuff,

Archie
Glad you got a chance to get out even for just a few minutes. It rained ALL day long here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cclfn on February 06, 2021, 09:12:28 PM
The weather wasn't good; weather man said 7-9 mph winds and at our range it tends to swirl due to the berms.  It was the first time out with my Sentry 705 .22 cal and my first PCP so I had to test pellets.  The last pellets I tried (the others were a pattern not a group) was HN Terminator 16.36 grn.  At 25 yards, if I did my part when the wind died down, 8 quick shots could be covered with a dime. These seem to be Minute of Rat but I want to try some other pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 06, 2021, 09:14:25 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on February 06, 2021, 07:07:34 PM
Good luck Matt!

Quote from: Insanity on February 06, 2021, 03:42:11 PM
Put my dar .25 backtogether. Let's see if it still leaks.

Thanks David I have a preproduction unit and the orings I had didnt match up well. I noticed when coming apart a lot of parts were loose and all orings were in excellent condition. It very well may leak out over night will have to see. I need to email the gents at DAR to get what I need oring wise. Also I wanted to remove the reg and that I dont know how because the air tube has a vent in it to the atmosphere.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 06, 2021, 09:19:35 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 06, 2021, 09:03:33 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on February 06, 2021, 08:39:13 PM
That's looking good, John!

Glad you had some shooting weather. Like Lt. Dan, our weather has been very wet today. OTOH, I bagged a squirrel mid-morning, during one of the let ups.

Fun stuff,

Archie
Glad you got a chance to get out even for just a few minutes. It rained ALL day long here.

Thanks Archie! Thanks Dan! Come to think of it, we’ve had a ton of birds and no squirrels lately. I have seen a couple hawks, they must be keeping them at bay while this weather’s coming through.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 06, 2021, 09:20:38 PM
Quote from: cclfn on February 06, 2021, 09:12:28 PM
The weather wasn't good; weather man said 7-9 mph winds and at our range it tends to swirl due to the berms.  It was the first time out with my Sentry 705 .22 cal and my first PCP so I had to test pellets.  The last pellets I tried (the others were a pattern not a group) was HN Terminator 16.36 grn.  At 25 yards, if I did my part when the wind died down, 8 quick shots could be covered with a dime. These seem to be Minute of Rat but I want to try some other pellets.

Nice shooting with your new Sentry, Wes!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 06, 2021, 09:22:02 PM
I snuck out for two hours to hunt despite the continuous drizzle.  Really more about getting out of the (too crowded) house than hunting.  I saw no game at all and no wild mushrooms either.  I did hear some morons popping off with a semiauto pistol for about a hundred rounds.  I started hiking in the opposite direction when they opened up and I could still hear them for over a mile.  That’s what I get for hunting public land on a Saturday.   :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 06, 2021, 09:38:49 PM
 I got my Artemis PP 800 .25 and Diana Chaser to be quiet with a couple cans of shut up.  ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7711)
[smg id=7710]
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7713)
[smg id=7712]
 
 Just empty aerosol cans with holes for recycling, plenty of hush for these loud low powered pistols both sub 500 FPS  :o

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 06, 2021, 09:54:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 06, 2021, 07:22:23 PM
My Hawke Airmax 2-7x32AO came in today.  I mounted it on the R7.
It was raining before sunrise and is still raining  so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to sight it in.
Looking great Dan-O!

When I looked at the picture of that Hawke on Dvor the other day, it looked like the rear eye piece was larger than the front objective bell.  It looked really odd to me.  Yours doesn’t look like that in your picture.  👍🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 06, 2021, 09:57:40 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 06, 2021, 08:10:20 PM
Mounted my UTG 2-16x44 scope on the Parrus .22, got it close to the bull with 2 revs up within 8 shots. Loctited everything and I’ll zero it tomorrow after Ch**ch.
That scope is a nice fit on the Parrus! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 06, 2021, 10:00:48 PM
Quote from: cclfn on February 06, 2021, 09:12:28 PM
The weather wasn't good; weather man said 7-9 mph winds and at our range it tends to swirl due to the berms.  It was the first time out with my Sentry 705 .22 cal and my first PCP so I had to test pellets.  The last pellets I tried (the others were a pattern not a group) was HN Terminator 16.36 grn.  At 25 yards, if I did my part when the wind died down, 8 quick shots could be covered with a dime. These seem to be Minute of Rat but I want to try some other pellets.
That is looking like a winner!  I love those nice round pellet holes in the target.  I will have to try some .22 cal wadcutters in my 30 so I can shoot pretty holes in paper too!  🤪
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 06, 2021, 10:42:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 06, 2021, 09:57:40 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 06, 2021, 08:10:20 PM
Mounted my UTG 2-16x44 scope on the Parrus .22, got it close to the bull with 2 revs up within 8 shots. Loctited everything and I’ll zero it tomorrow after Ch**ch.
That scope is a nice fit on the Parrus!

Thanks Brett!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 07, 2021, 08:50:01 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 06, 2021, 09:54:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 06, 2021, 07:22:23 PM
My Hawke Airmax 2-7x32AO came in today.  I mounted it on the R7.
It was raining before sunrise and is still raining  so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to sight it in.
Looking great Dan-O!

When I looked at the picture of that Hawke on Dvor the other day, it looked like the rear eye piece was larger than the front objective bell.  It looked really odd to me.  Yours doesn’t look like that in your picture. 

If you're meaning the rear eye piece is longer than the front objective bell you are correct.

If you're meaning the rear eye piece is larger in diameter than the front objective bell you are incorrect.

It could be an optical illusion as the Objective bell is 46mm in diameter while the rear eye piece is 43mm in diameter. 


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 07, 2021, 10:12:44 AM
Matt, I want so badly to tear mine down to components and measure all the rings and catalog them.

There are some exceptional rings on the market but they are common sizes, I have no idea what if any rings of quality we can source for the DAR yet.

I have had zero of my dozen emails returned to me and only half of my phone calls resulted in action. I won't repeat what Joe said (it's not my place) but I get the idea that there is only 1 guy running the shop, Ryan. Joe seems to be his boss.

Quote from: Insanity on February 06, 2021, 09:14:25 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on February 06, 2021, 07:07:34 PM
Good luck Matt!

Quote from: Insanity on February 06, 2021, 03:42:11 PM
Put my dar .25 backtogether. Let's see if it still leaks.

Thanks David I have a preproduction unit and the orings I had didnt match up well. I noticed when coming apart a lot of parts were loose and all orings were in excellent condition. It very well may leak out over night will have to see. I need to email the gents at DAR to get what I need oring wise. Also I wanted to remove the reg and that I dont know how because the air tube has a vent in it to the atmosphere.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 07, 2021, 12:19:47 PM
If it leaked down I may have to tear it down and measure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 07, 2021, 12:31:50 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 07, 2021, 08:50:01 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 06, 2021, 09:54:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 06, 2021, 07:22:23 PM
My Hawke Airmax 2-7x32AO came in today.  I mounted it on the R7.
It was raining before sunrise and is still raining  so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to sight it in.
Looking great Dan-O!

When I looked at the picture of that Hawke on Dvor the other day, it looked like the rear eye piece was larger than the front objective bell.  It looked really odd to me.  Yours doesn’t look like that in your picture. 

If you're meaning the rear eye piece is longer than the front objective bell you are correct.

If you're meaning the rear eye piece is larger in diameter than the front objective bell you are incorrect.

It could be an optical illusion as the Objective bell is 46mm in diameter while the rear eye piece is 43mm in diameter.
This picture (Profile of Hawke 2-7x32) makes the scope look out of proportion to me.  This is the image that I had in my mind. 

It looks to me like the front objective is smaller than the rear ocular (diameter not length).

When I saw your scope mounted to your rifle, it doesn’t appear to have the same proportions as the image I show.  It is just the point of view on the image I guess.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 07, 2021, 07:12:48 PM
The SIL and went and explored a couple of WMAs that I had not hunted before.  We started the day at Wakulla WMA in an ideal spot.  A live oak grove clustered around a sinkhole.  We saw lots of dreys and chewed pinecone cobs but no squirrels.  After two hours I decide to shift over to the Plank Road WMA.  Again, we found a great spot but an hours quiet sitting produced nothing.  It’s cold here right now and it has been raining for a month.  The winds weren’t high today but they were evident.  I think the hunting pressure is telling.  Critters get shy this late in the winter. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 07, 2021, 07:58:46 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 07, 2021, 12:31:50 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 07, 2021, 08:50:01 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 06, 2021, 09:54:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 06, 2021, 07:22:23 PM
My Hawke Airmax 2-7x32AO came in today.  I mounted it on the R7.
It was raining before sunrise and is still raining  so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to sight it in.
Looking great Dan-O!

When I looked at the picture of that Hawke on Dvor the other day, it looked like the rear eye piece was larger than the front objective bell.  It looked really odd to me.  Yours doesn’t look like that in your picture. 

If you're meaning the rear eye piece is longer than the front objective bell you are correct.

If you're meaning the rear eye piece is larger in diameter than the front objective bell you are incorrect.

It could be an optical illusion as the Objective bell is 46mm in diameter while the rear eye piece is 43mm in diameter.
This picture (Profile of Hawke 2-7x32) makes the scope look out of proportion to me.  This is the image that I had in my mind. 

It looks to me like the front objective is smaller than the rear ocular (diameter not length).

When I saw your scope mounted to your rifle, it doesn’t appear to have the same proportions as the image I show.  It is just the point of view on the image I guess.
Boy Brett,  I see what you mean, your image definitely looks odd, on that image I the Objective bell is smaller in diameter.  Weird.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 07, 2021, 08:11:28 PM
It was breezy out today.  I did manage to get my Hawke Airmax scope sighted in on my R7. It was difficult due to the wind. The wind varied today from calm one second to eight mph the next. I have wind flags placed at 25, 30, 35, 45 and 50 yds. I zeroed my scope at 20 yards and at 25 yds POI was the same. At 30 yards holdover is 1/2 mil•dot at x7.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 07, 2021, 10:56:04 PM
I got my scope on the Parrus .22 zero’d as good as it’ll be for now with CPHPs. It was cold, even from inside the garage. 34* was as high as it got, 27* or so with the windchill. But I did polish off a tin of CPHPs and opened up another one and was hitting spinners at 30 meters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 08, 2021, 04:59:31 PM
 unpacked the Crosman 2100 and put the scope and LDC back on. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Archdesigner03 on February 09, 2021, 02:56:27 PM
I spry painted the plano all weather case with 8 layers of plasti dip. I really like to end results.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 09, 2021, 04:32:05 PM
Working through problems with the DAR... :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 09, 2021, 06:00:18 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on February 09, 2021, 04:32:05 PM
Working through problems with the DAR... :-\

I need to pull mine down again and measure oring sizes but I dont know where my calipers are.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cclfn on February 09, 2021, 09:39:22 PM
I went to the dive shop and got my brand new tank fill with air, so now I can go out to the range and spend more time behind the trigger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on February 10, 2021, 08:20:48 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 07, 2021, 10:56:04 PM
I got my scope on the Parrus .22 zero’d as good as it’ll be for now with CPHPs. It was cold, even from inside the garage. 34* was as high as it got, 27* or so with the windchill. But I did polish off a tin of CPHPs and opened up another one and was hitting spinners at 30 meters.

That's great shooting and self-control, considering the chill factor for some shaking.

I'm just lazy and soft (inside and cozy) compared to you guys!


Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 10, 2021, 08:58:38 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on February 10, 2021, 08:20:48 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 07, 2021, 10:56:04 PM
I got my scope on the Parrus .22 zero’d as good as it’ll be for now with CPHPs. It was cold, even from inside the garage. 34* was as high as it got, 27* or so with the windchill. But I did polish off a tin of CPHPs and opened up another one and was hitting spinners at 30 meters.

That's great shooting and self-control, considering the chill factor for some shaking.

I'm just lazy and soft (inside and cozy) compared to you guys!


Archie

Thanks Archie! But I think I’m done for a little bit. It’s only gotten colder, and I’ve got a lot going on this week. I just started my work van and it’s completely coated in ice about 1/4” thick. We’ve had this constant mist and it’s freezing on everything. This weekend is going to be the worst weather wise. Hopefully, the following weekend it’ll warm up for some decent outdoor shooting again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2021, 02:07:50 PM
Productive morning so far.....
Up at 4:30 and made coffee.... definitely airgun related.
Then off to the gun room.
I topped off 2 of my 3 scba tanks to around 4300. The 3rd is a 3k tank and I may get to that before the day is done. Haven't filled the 2 scuba tanks in some time but I don't use them often... only to par fill empty guns that I'd been tinkering with.
Tore down and put new orings in the SPA CP1/CP2 HPA carbine build.
Shot one of the vintage Crosman 101s for a bit.
Next was the DAR .25
And finally I picked up a .177 Maximus that was sitting in the rack next to the bench and noticed it was flat out of air. Put some air in it and found the fill foster leaking with a wet rag. I pulled that apart and put a new oring in it.... so far it's holding air and passed the wet rag test... I'll recheck it in a bit. That gun has the red TP in it and a heavy hammer spring with a power adjuster and it is LOUD !! (no moderator)   I LOVE IT !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 14, 2021, 02:33:11 PM
Bill, can you tether a tank to the fill probe? This is WAY beyond my knowledge base so please go easy on me...   :o ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 14, 2021, 02:53:00 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on February 14, 2021, 02:33:11 PM
Bill, can you tether a tank to the fill probe? This is WAY beyond my knowledge base so please go easy on me...   :o ;)

Yes you can but make sure the tank pressure is at or lower than the max fill pressure. This is a great way to test your tunes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2021, 02:54:17 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on February 14, 2021, 02:33:11 PM
Bill, can you tether a tank to the fill probe? This is WAY beyond my knowledge base so please go easy on me...   :o ;)
You can basically tether anything.....
But....
You'll need to regulate it. In the case of the Maximus.. It's only a 2k max fill gun.
BTW... the Maximus has a foster fill... no probe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 14, 2021, 03:05:30 PM
So... the probe location on the DAR  is post regulator? Hmmm, it's at the end of the reservoir so perhaps its pre-reg?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2021, 03:16:43 PM
Correct however, the airtube is only rated for a specific air pressure. You don't want to exceed that with a tank at any higher pressure. You still get tons of shots due to the tank's capacity.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2021, 03:19:13 PM
So, fill your tank to 3k max, hook it to the gun and have at it.
You'll probably run  out of pellets before you run out of air...  :o
You'll also save air by not bleeding the fill hose each time you fill the gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 14, 2021, 03:42:17 PM
That's perfect! Thank you.
Quote from: avator on February 14, 2021, 03:19:13 PM
So, fill your tank to 3k max, hook it to the gun and have at it.
You'll probably run  out of pellets before you run out of air...  :o
You'll also save air by not bleeding the fill hose each time you fill the gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2021, 04:43:11 PM
Yep, in a regulated gun you'll shoot until that whole tank drops below the reg setting. Just think about how many of those air tubes could fit in that tank. Then eliminate all the space the metal takes up. Then multiply the number of shots per fill by that number.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 14, 2021, 05:11:48 PM
Quote from: avator on February 14, 2021, 04:43:11 PM
Yep, in a regulated gun you'll shoot until that whole tank drops below the reg setting. Just think about how many of those air tubes could fit in that tank. Then eliminate all the space the metal takes up. Then multiply the number of shots per fill by that number.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on February 14, 2021, 05:23:59 PM
Now, let's see if I have this right:
Marauder air tube is 215 cc
215 cc = .0075926 cubic feet
I saw one air tank that held 74 cubic feet.
So 74 cu ft / .0075926  =  9,746+  Marauder air tubes of  air.
If my Marauder gets 20 good shots per fill, then, that would be 194,926+ shot per 74 cubic feet of air in the air tank.  (9746 x 20 = 194,926)


That can't be right!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2021, 05:24:36 PM
LOL.... or you could just ask Bob Sterne.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2021, 05:26:24 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on February 14, 2021, 05:23:59 PM
Now, let's see if I have this right:
Marauder air tube is 215 cc
215 cc = .0075926 cubic feet
I saw one air tank that held 74 cubic feet.
So 74 cu ft / .0075926  =  9,746+  Marauder air tubes of  air.
If my Marauder gets 20 good shots per fill, then, that would be 194,926+ shot per 74 cubic feet of air in the air tank.  (9746 x 20 = 194,926)


That can't be right!
Nope, you drop off the reg before it's totally empty.
So in theory.... if the reg is set at 1900.... well, you get it... it's still a buttload of shots.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 14, 2021, 05:27:25 PM
Ordered an AUO (Airguns Use Only) LDC from one of the members  ;D

Cheap and looks nice, IMHO  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2021, 05:30:18 PM
Thanks Rick... I was getting a headache.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 14, 2021, 05:51:56 PM
Not too exciting. Installed a new breach seal in one of my many B-3 springers. I still love messing these those things.B-3 ,B-3-4, TF-99’s.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 14, 2021, 06:11:33 PM
I found an 88 cu ft tank, 4500 psi. I think that it would get me through a session. 😆
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on February 14, 2021, 06:16:16 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 10, 2021, 08:58:38 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on February 10, 2021, 08:20:48 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 07, 2021, 10:56:04 PM
I got my scope on the Parrus .22 zero’d as good as it’ll be for now with CPHPs. It was cold, even from inside the garage. 34* was as high as it got, 27* or so with the windchill. But I did polish off a tin of CPHPs and opened up another one and was hitting spinners at 30 meters.

That's great shooting and self-control, considering the chill factor for some shaking.

I'm just lazy and soft (inside and cozy) compared to you guys!


Archie

Thanks Archie! But I think I’m done for a little bit. It’s only gotten colder, and I’ve got a lot going on this week. I just started my work van and it’s completely coated in ice about 1/4” thick. We’ve had this constant mist and it’s freezing on everything. This weekend is going to be the worst weather wise. Hopefully, the following weekend it’ll warm up for some decent outdoor shooting again.


We can certainly hope for a gentle winter storm; and, being further south, I'll have it lighter than most.

It's encouraging to see your posts that indicate how well you're doing with the various air guns.

Super job, especially with your daughter's progress.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 14, 2021, 08:40:51 PM
Thanks again, Archie! Hope everyone’s doing well! It’s sooooo c-c-c-cold right now. I did shoot 5 pellets through the Parrus at 30 meters out the back door. I hung a frying pan under the rectangular steel plates, my wife donated it when she got new pans this past year. 3 of the 5 shots looked real good. Tomorrow’s going the be super cold!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 14, 2021, 09:32:35 PM
I stripped the stock on my “new” Crosman 1400.  I hand sanded it with a block and some 160 grit sand paper.  I’ll work it down through a couple of finer grades of paper and then wet it down to raise the grain.  Finish it with some very fine steel wool and then stain it.  This one has some nice figuring to the grain but I don’t know if I’ll be able to reveal it.  This stock has so many old dents and stains that I’ll never get an even finish on it so I’m thinking about a fairly dark stain to hide the blemishes.  It will be nice when I’m done regardless.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cclfn on February 15, 2021, 07:17:13 PM
Just got back from Home Depot with two bags of Rubber Mulch so I can make a quiet pellet trap for testing in my garage.  I want to learn how to tune my new PCP with the pellets it likes. I figured with my lack of experience at this it will take a lot of shots ???
Wes
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 15, 2021, 08:15:39 PM
The little slavia 618 needed a new breech seal which was easy enough to make , I just need to take a sharp blade and remove the little fuzzies.
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2ZRD0V7/20210215-160707.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JDcSwF1Z)
I also drilled out, pressed and glued on a Crosman front sight.
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRBhKS10/20210215-160731.jpg)
[url=https://postimg.cc/9rzg10qG](https://i.postimg.cc/9FB3mqmN/20210215-160746.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XYG9y4x)

Once the glue dries I'll take the rubber bands off and see how it holds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 15, 2021, 09:16:22 PM
I stained the stock for the Crosman 1400 and laid on the first coat of poly.  It wasn’t possible to remove all of the previous owner’s stain job which was much too dark.  I thinned some Minwax English Walnut stain down about 50/50 with penetrol and mineral spirits.  I wiped it on with a rag and found that I had mixed up a near perfect tint.  After two thin coats it was looking much better than I had hoped.  I laid on the first coat of clear satin poly and I’ll wait until tomorrow for it to cure completely before I buff it with 600g steel wool.  Then I’ll lay in another coat and see how I like it ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 16, 2021, 03:37:12 PM
I knocked the ice off of the 50 yard spinners with the .30 cal Impact.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 16, 2021, 03:47:06 PM
I started working on a shape for a piece of walnut.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 16, 2021, 03:54:28 PM
Waiting for the polyurethane to dry.  Still.  With this cold weather it is taking for ever.  So I took my Hatsan Striker out of the stock to put some Loc-tite on the pivot bolt.  I backed the bolt out almost all the way and squirted the thread locker in the hole and tightened her up.  I put all the stock screws in with thread locker  and snugged everything down. It’l be ready to shoot tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 16, 2021, 06:08:47 PM
Failed to sorce orings to seal up the leaky reg on my dar. I would really like to remove the reg but the hole in the air tube is not helping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 16, 2021, 06:27:16 PM
I expeditiously assembled my 2260 stainless Don Cothran parts (no gauge) to test my GX PCP hand pump:


(https://i.imgur.com/M6hTG3c.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6MppSrL.jpg)



Aired it up to 2k PSI with 40 strokes--easy peasy  ;D

Magnum Airpower .038 hammer spring, no preload.

Magnum Airpower stainless torx Disco valve screws--very tight fit on the DC tube, so I had to polish the sides and grease it.

2260/Disco unmodified hammer.

14" LW barrel in .177.



(https://i.imgur.com/24J4cCn.jpg)


The SOB shoots nice  ;D



(https://i.imgur.com/RqA66Z2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3TR0EV7.jpg)


Have not shot in over a year and started shooting again yesterday, so my grouping will get better  ;D

The AG surely has potential.

No, I do not have a chrono, so I have no idea of the pellet speed  :-X

I want it to behave like a Crosman Challenger and it does seem to shoot very decently  ;D

I did over 20 shots including my sight in ones, and the POI did not seem to change  ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 16, 2021, 06:29:35 PM
The UTG 3-12x44 U-MOA reticle is very clear--I think it is as clear as my Clearidge and with a better reticle design  ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 16, 2021, 07:53:14 PM
Rick... this looks very familiar and about where I stopped with my LW barreled, BF trigger group, .20 build.
Interested to what "Next Level" you take it to. ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/24J4cCn.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on February 16, 2021, 08:02:34 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 16, 2021, 07:53:14 PM
Rick... this looks very familliar and about where I stopped.
Interested to what "Next Level" you take it to. ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/24J4cCn.jpg)


I had to assemble it fast, HD sir, to test for leaks and its performance.

I just got my air source last Sunday, you know  ;D

Have to buy me a chrono, lol!

These LW barrels really do a fine job and I only have 2 right now ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on February 17, 2021, 02:01:46 PM
I just ordered a few thousand Daisy .177 flathead pellets (yes, before anyone says anything, they're made in Spain), from Daisy.com.

Maybe not as inexpensive as from ordering from Academy; BUT, Academy's website is in the process of a major change and I can't even sign in there. Let alone order anything.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 17, 2021, 09:34:09 PM
No picture,  but I made a new leather piston seal for the slavia 618.
Never done such a thing before, but it was a very straightforward thing to just jump right in and do without a tutorial or anything.
Theres just not much to these simple little guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 17, 2021, 10:31:20 PM
I spent a fair while contemplating a Daisy 822 wood forestock in order to figger out how to make them....
Also tried a browning/bluing procedure on a Crosman 766 barrel shroud.....not at all happy with the result...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 17, 2021, 11:02:41 PM
Trying to figure out what guns I want to mount my new scopes on.  Pretty sure I have it figured out.  Now I need a set of gloss rings good enough for a springer. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 18, 2021, 08:18:29 PM
I finally got to apply the second coat of polyurethane to the 1400 stock.  I couldn’t remove all the blemishes from the stock but it is coming out much better than I had hoped.  This stock has some really nice grain which I will hopefully show off with some photos in my next post here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Aerofish on February 19, 2021, 02:01:42 AM
Degreased a Rekord trigger to get it ready for some polishing.
~ Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on February 19, 2021, 09:06:49 PM
I added a Mauser barrel to a Crosman 2260.

Feeling the need for more safety from the roll stamped "safety warning" on my .37 caliber 2260 I took a sewer pipe mauser barrel part that I had cut down a long time ago and made an extension.

Opened up the throat to .25 (thought I had already done this?? for 71 FPE, nope).  Holds air. Added an appropriate old Mauser FP spring. Need to test.

Yeah it looks rough but it is a Japanese technique to show your work or something. I was done with Czechoslovakian contract steel.  Kept work hardening and ruining my drills.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7742)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7743)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on February 19, 2021, 10:28:08 PM
Quote from: BigBird on February 19, 2021, 09:06:49 PM
I added a Mauser barrel to a Crosman 2260.

Feeling the need for more safety from the roll stamped "safety warning" on my .37 caliber 2260 I took a sewer pipe mauser barrel part that I had cut down a long time ago and made an extension.

Opened up the throat to .25 (thought I had already done this?? for 71 FPE, nope).  Holds air. Added an appropriate old Mauser FP spring. Need to test.

Yeah it looks rough but it is a Japanese technique to show your work or something. I was done with Czechoslovakian contract steel.  Kept work hardening and ruining my drills.

Well 68 FPE 659 fps then 630 fps at 3kpsi so falling off a cliff.  RVA may need adjusting so more to do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BigBird on February 19, 2021, 11:15:25 PM
RVA in and got
664
758
723
690
645
602
514

Ugly dispatch gun
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7744)

RVA was a former Shower head that happened to be the right thread 5/8-24.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Aerofish on February 20, 2021, 03:56:18 AM
Mounted a Leupold Freedom EFR 3-9 X 33 scope on my Weihrauch HW50
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spooner on February 20, 2021, 12:00:02 PM
rebuilt my original 1077 plug assembly then re-crowned and polished both ends of the original barrel, cleaned it and put it away. not much else to do on a cold winter day.  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 20, 2021, 10:22:04 PM
 I got back into my .30 cal. Daisy 880 project some more today, made a brass probe, as the poly lined one was not up to par after some use.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=170310.msg156105038#msg156105038 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=170310.msg156105038#msg156105038)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7746)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 21, 2021, 10:32:50 AM
Thinking about going down to the shop and scaring up a 2240 barrel from an old rebuild. See about putting one in a P-17.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 21, 2021, 11:06:17 AM
 I'm remembering when I first joined GTA, and many were suggesting do this mod or that mod, I replied I was happy how the guns were working and I would only mod when I had issues. FFW now I may mod any given gun just on a whim.

 One gun I still will not mod is my Black Ops Sniper spring in .177, there was a barrel swap tp dual cal. barrel setup, but that gun is such a laser for a high power .177 springer I have no need to risk loosing that guns accuracy  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 21, 2021, 11:25:13 AM
I took more of my pitiful photos to send to a gent guiding him on resealing a new style Daisy 880....
I hope they do the trick.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 21, 2021, 01:42:22 PM
Had a photo-shoot with my new Air Venturi Springfield Armory M1A (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/springfield-armory-m1a-underlever-pellet-rifle-wood-stock?m=5169)!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 21, 2021, 01:59:46 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 21, 2021, 01:42:22 PM
Had a photo-shoot with my new Air Venturi Springfield Armory M1A (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/springfield-armory-m1a-underlever-pellet-rifle-wood-stock?m=5169)!

See attached photo!

Sorry for the duplicate post - I didn't see my photo attached in the prior one.

Mods, feel free to delete this second post.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 21, 2021, 03:42:53 PM
Looks like the Wally world 60 miles away has three in stock, I think I'm going to run down and buy them for some bell shooting with the family!
Quote from: Ronno6 on February 21, 2021, 11:25:13 AM
I took more of my pitiful photos to send to a gent guiding him on resealing a new style Daisy 880....
I hope they do the trick.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 21, 2021, 03:50:39 PM
I resealed my Liberty. It would leak down to around 3k psi from a 4k fill in just a couple of days but it would take a week or more to drop from that. Now I'm having a problem with it being hard to cock even with the hs out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on February 21, 2021, 05:15:29 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 21, 2021, 01:42:22 PM
Had a photo-shoot with my new Air Venturi Springfield Armory M1A (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/springfield-armory-m1a-underlever-pellet-rifle-wood-stock?m=5169)!

In a very specific tactical outfit. Maybe the Crosman 760 Pink would have been a slightly better match  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 21, 2021, 06:26:47 PM
Quote from: triggerfest on February 21, 2021, 05:15:29 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 21, 2021, 01:42:22 PM
Had a photo-shoot with my new Air Venturi Springfield Armory M1A (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/springfield-armory-m1a-underlever-pellet-rifle-wood-stock?m=5169)!

In a very specific tactical outfit. Maybe the Crosman 760 Pink would have been a slightly better match  ;)

Yes sir, sir!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Aerofish on February 21, 2021, 10:54:15 PM
Installed a new cocking lever on a R9 barrel. Flared the cocking lever rivet using nced’s ball bearing method (brilliant idea!).
~ Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tallbald on February 21, 2021, 11:04:05 PM
Well I sold a long-loved Birmingham Webley Stingray .22, and bought a pre-loved RWS460 .22 to begin loving from a friend that switched to PCPs. Everyone came away pleased . Don
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on February 22, 2021, 12:01:49 AM
Today I learned the trigger buttstock fix for the Daisy 880 may work great for that; but, it doesn't do a thing for the trigger of a Winchester 1977. Granted, I may not have done it right using a piece of laundry detergent bottle like the Ozark Air Gun Hunter recommended.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 22, 2021, 07:31:07 AM
Thats a good day!  ;D
Quote from: Tallbald on February 21, 2021, 11:04:05 PM
Well I sold a long-loved Birmingham Webley Stingray .22, and bought a pre-loved RWS460 .22 to begin loving from a friend that switched to PCPs. Everyone came away pleased . Don
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 22, 2021, 08:30:33 AM
Repaired a Crosman 2200 buttstock's cracked clevis ears.
Opened up the I.D, and turned a couple of aluminum flange bushings.
JB Welded them in.....geez that stuff takes forever to harden in the winter....
Gona re-install it today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on February 22, 2021, 10:06:23 AM
Just got to unbox a Diana 34 classic. Bought from Numrich gun parts, $199 plus shipping and taxes, don't know if out of state residents have to pay taxes. But a bargin none the less, I couldn't resist. Came excellently packaged, glad because things happen sometimes during shipping. Lots of bubble wrap so nothing shook around.
     The weather isn't nice out at the moment, so I'll have to wait to test shoot. Came with fiber optic sights, which I never used to like, but have come to appreciate. The ones used by Diana are very good. It has a T06 trigger and a plain wood stock. A hard but plate finishes up the details of this fine, yet simple air rifle. Don't know if a 12 ft.lb. kit is in order or not.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Aerofish on February 22, 2021, 08:25:37 PM
Zeroed in a Leupold Freedom EFR scope on my Weihrauch HW50. Now she has Eagle eyes lol👍🏼
~ Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 22, 2021, 09:33:42 PM
Tried to zero my CP 3x12 44mm referb scope on my Liberty. No joy!!!!! I was getting a shot gun patern. Put the cheap CV life scope back on and I'm getting hole in hole at 37 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 22, 2021, 11:02:03 PM
I put the Ruger Impact Max in a guncase with a selection of pellets.  Then I stuck it in the truck.  Later this afternoon I took it out of the truck.  I had every intention of shooting it today but I just never got around to it. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on February 23, 2021, 07:21:59 PM
I switched scopes on my Winchester 1977. I really, really liked the Tasco 3-7X20 on it; BUT, I do most of my target practice at night and the 20mm objective doesn't gather enough light. So I put my Barska 4X32AO w/ mil dots on it.

Last night was great for target practice. There was only a 1 mph breeze from the north.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2021, 08:58:23 PM
 Added a "breech" seal to the Crosman Vigilante.
  Remanufactured a Chinese B3 breech seal so it fits around the end of the barrel, where the clip rides up against it.   ::)


(http://i.imgur.com/022CGt5.jpg) (https://imgur.com/022CGt5)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 24, 2021, 12:57:28 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2021, 08:58:23 PM
Added a "breech" seal to the Crosman Vigilante.
  Remanufactured a Chinese B3 breech seal so it fits around the end of the barrel, where the clip rides up against it.   ::)


(http://i.imgur.com/022CGt5.jpg) (https://imgur.com/022CGt5)
Good idea W!!! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 24, 2021, 12:59:37 AM
Sighted in a Vector Veyron scope on the Wildcat getting it ready to sell.  Swapped out a probe on a hand pump and got paperwork together and original boxes together to go with the package.  So exciting!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on February 24, 2021, 06:22:22 PM
The six (Made in Spain) 500 count tins of Daisy flatheads I ordered from Daisy last week came in today along w/ the 12 inch 1377 barrel I ordered from Charles Mellon on the 4th of January.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on February 25, 2021, 12:34:23 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2021, 08:58:23 PM
Added a "breech" seal to the Crosman Vigilante.
  Remanufactured a Chinese B3 breech seal so it fits around the end of the barrel, where the clip rides up against it.   ::)


(http://i.imgur.com/022CGt5.jpg) (https://imgur.com/022CGt5)

Did you notice any improvement in terms of FPS or accuracy ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 25, 2021, 02:18:07 PM
Quote from: Ultramarine on February 25, 2021, 12:34:23 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2021, 08:58:23 PM
Added a "breech" seal to the Crosman Vigilante.
  Remanufactured a Chinese B3 breech seal so it fits around the end of the barrel, where the clip rides up against it.   ::)


(http://i.imgur.com/022CGt5.jpg) (https://imgur.com/022CGt5)

Did you notice any improvement in terms of FPS or accuracy ?

Honestly, I haven't had a chance to try it out yet. I live in an apartment;.... neighbors...
 however I had one a few years ago that I sold to Avator  that I had put a rubber seal on.
 It certainly can't hurt anything.
I always wonder about escaping gas out the sides of the clip. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on February 25, 2021, 02:27:41 PM
OK, I'll try to do something similar. I had put a small O'ring expecting it would actually limit the excess of CO² escape, but it was indeed decorative and psychological ;D. But I hmust find
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on February 25, 2021, 02:29:20 PM
Sorry, edit : I don't have any B3 breech seal so I'll have to find something roughly similar.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 25, 2021, 03:26:42 PM
Decorative and psychological..... yes, this one may be as well. :o  Just had to try... ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on February 26, 2021, 10:35:58 AM
I couldn't resist and I tried to do something similar. Unfortunately, I didn't chrony my Vigilante before doing so, and it was so hard to slip that "square" O'ring around the barrel I didn't want to take it off immediately, so I don't know if it's more than psychological :o. It  not is as decorative as yours, for sure ;D.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 26, 2021, 12:14:16 PM
Quote from: Ultramarine on February 26, 2021, 10:35:58 AM
I couldn't resist and I tried to do something similar. Unfortunately, I didn't chrony my Vigilante before doing so, and it was so hard to slip that "square" O'ring around the barrel I didn't want to take it off immediately, so I don't know if it's more than psychological :o. It  not is as decorative as yours, for sure ;D.

That looks better than the first one I did!
 And it don't hurt to try..! 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 26, 2021, 12:15:31 PM
 Today I put the Crosman 2100 out on consignment at my local gun shop. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 26, 2021, 08:45:54 PM
Air gun related.  Well...  In the last couple of years I have learned so much about springers and pumpers and such here on this forum that I decided to rebuild my Marzocchi Z2 Bomber mountain bike suspension fork.  The thing works on essentially the same principle as a springer airgun.  It’s got seals and a piston and spring. It uses ATF fluid for fork oil.  So I tore it apart, put in some new seals, and filled each leg with 3 ounces of ATF fluid.  I put the circlips back in and everything seems to be working correctly.  I never would have attempted this without the experience I got from wrenching on my springers and rebuilding one of my pumpers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Aerofish on February 26, 2021, 09:44:26 PM
Resealed a Umarex Colt 1911A1. Easy but lots of fidgety moments. Patience is a virtue lol.
~ Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 27, 2021, 06:47:46 AM
Yesterday, after I shot my LGU .22, I pulled out the Parrus .22. First shot on the prairie dog, just right of the LGU’s shot, perfect. Next 2 shots on the 2” spinner were way left, on the edge. Next shot on the next 2” spinner- way left, barely on the edge. Next shot whiffed the 3” spinner left. I couldn’t believe what was happening. Next shot was on the 4 1/2” disc on the electric box after I put 7 clicks windage on the scope. Checked my stock screws and the right screw was a little loose, maybe an 1/8th turn. I haven’t had them come loose yet, so I thought I’d put some loc-tite on and the screw was stripped. Fortunately, I had 2 screws just like it, larger cap head and allen head instead of torx, but same thread & length. I also had 2 shorter ones, that was real fortunate. I ditched the star washer, added loc-tite and used the shorter ones. Let it set overnight and I’ll shoot it today.

All the pin-wheel shots were from the LGU. After the problem with the Parrus, I pulled out the Octane Elite .22 and resighted the scope for H&N FTTs and dialed it in on these targets as well. Good thing I just repainted all these targets that showed me what was going on with these 3 rifles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 27, 2021, 08:33:19 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 26, 2021, 12:15:31 PM
Today I put the Crosman 2100 out on consignment at my local gun shop. ::)

Bummer...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 27, 2021, 07:41:38 PM
 The gun shop has sold for me in the past, when I couldn't get anyone interested...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Chilihead on February 28, 2021, 09:36:28 PM
I fixed a leak in my Hatsan Nova.

Bought it used 18 months ago, and it had a slow leak from the beginning. Probably why I got it for $300 ($800 new), but the guy didn't tell me it was leaking.

I've been scared to crack it open as I've never had to work on an airgun. Actually turned out to be pretty easy. It was the fill valve o-ring that was bad. Now it's been holding 200 bar for several hours, here's hoping it's fixed. I guess we'll see in a couple days.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Archdesigner03 on March 03, 2021, 04:35:26 AM
I made a scope cap range card for my Prod. No more punching numbers in the ballistic apps on the cellphone. Now I just range and shoot.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 03, 2021, 12:03:28 PM
Very clever!!!

Can you explain the numbers as I dont see a zero?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 03, 2021, 01:05:33 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on March 03, 2021, 12:03:28 PM
Very clever!!!

Can you explain the numbers as I dont see a zero?

Looks like Zero is 12.6/32 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Archdesigner03 on March 03, 2021, 01:34:09 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on March 03, 2021, 12:03:28 PM
Very clever!!!

Can you explain the numbers as I dont see a zero?

The zero (or far zero) is at 32 yards. The near zero is at 12.6 yards. As you know the pellet travels in an arch which it intersects with the scope line of sight. The left column of numbers is the hold over for the mildots at shooting distance from 3.8 yards to 15.6 yards (or as the pellet first leaves the barrel in an upward trajectory). The column on the right shows holdover mildots for distance of 26 yards up to 89 yards as the pellet travels in the downward trajectory. I've attached a screenshot of graph to help visualize, hope it all makes sense. This holdover mildot range card only works on "12X" magnification, which is what I use most of the time.

I got all these numbers from hawke chairgun pro for the PC, which is much much better than the phone apps version as you can actually print scope cap range finder similar to what I have here. However, The scope cap graphics provided by the hawke chairgun pro is too small and pixelated to be useful. Which is why I retrace all the scope cap mildots, crosshairs, and numbers in an CAD software to give me a sharper image you see here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 03, 2021, 01:35:15 PM
 I made a .177 barrel over for the 2240.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Archdesigner03 on March 03, 2021, 01:37:07 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on March 03, 2021, 01:05:33 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on March 03, 2021, 12:03:28 PM
Very clever!!!

Can you explain the numbers as I dont see a zero?

Looks like Zero is 12.6/32 yards.

You are correct sir   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 03, 2021, 02:31:38 PM
NICE!

I know... DUH! I should have seen that. This looks like a great idea to work on today. Thank you!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2021, 03:47:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 03, 2021, 01:35:15 PM
I made a .177 barrel over for the 2240.

I do so like a "1740" !
Congrats!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 03, 2021, 04:41:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2021, 03:47:59 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 03, 2021, 01:35:15 PM
I made a .177 barrel over for the 2240.

I do so like a "1740" !
Congrats!

This is a 7", but has the flat for the front sight!!
 Former rifle barrel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 03, 2021, 08:24:26 PM
Quote from: Archdesigner03 on March 03, 2021, 01:34:09 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on March 03, 2021, 12:03:28 PM
Very clever!!!

Can you explain the numbers as I dont see a zero?

The zero (or far zero) is at 32 yards. The near zero is at 12.6 yards. As you know the pellet travels in an arch which it intersects with the scope line of sight. The left column of numbers is the hold over for the mildots at shooting distance from 3.8 yards to 15.6 yards (or as the pellet first leaves the barrel in an upward trajectory). The column on the right shows holdover mildots for distance of 26 yards up to 89 yards as the pellet travels in the downward trajectory. I've attached a screenshot of graph to help visualize, hope it all makes sense. This holdover mildot range card only works on "12X" magnification, which is what I use most of the time.

I got all these numbers from hawke chairgun pro for the PC, which is much much better than the phone apps version as you can actually print scope cap range finder similar to what I have here. However, The scope cap graphics provided by the hawke chairgun pro is too small and pixelated to be useful. Which is why I retrace all the scope cap mildots, crosshairs, and numbers in an CAD software to give me a sharper image you see here.

AD, you so inspired me today to put up targets every 10y so that I could copy your dope disk but you must be shooting a pistol since I zero at 10y and again at 65y. I sent about 200 CPHP's down range today, it was SO much fun to hit all the way out too 100y!!

I have about 1-1/2" of space in my scope cap for the dot, it will be interesting to get all that data on paper. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on March 04, 2021, 05:18:13 PM
Found a one piece cocking lever foe a B3 to send to a bud with some other B3 parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Horatio on March 04, 2021, 10:43:49 PM
Ordered a .25 NPXL barrel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on March 07, 2021, 09:37:48 PM

I did some shooting with the 180, then I was done and for some reason I had to do this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXQgXSkz/20210307-173247.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yh9Xdb5C)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 07, 2021, 10:24:32 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on March 07, 2021, 09:37:48 PM

I did some shooting with the 180, then I was done and for some reason I had to do this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXQgXSkz/20210307-173247.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yh9Xdb5C)

Check your sealing surface as the seal on my 2240 wore out I had to do that a few times until it quit sealing. I have a theory that as you have to crank down harder and harder to keep a seal you deform something and the cart gets stuck.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on March 08, 2021, 02:28:04 PM
Quote from: Insanity on March 07, 2021, 10:24:32 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on March 07, 2021, 09:37:48 PM

I did some shooting with the 180, then I was done and for some reason I had to do this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXQgXSkz/20210307-173247.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yh9Xdb5C)

Check your sealing surface as the seal on my 2240 wore out I had to do that a few times until it quit sealing. I have a theory that as you have to crank down harder and harder to keep a seal you deform something and the cart gets stuck.
The seals are less than a year old, and I have not had to tighten the cap very much at all.
I may have over tightened it yesterday though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Longbob on March 08, 2021, 05:20:25 PM
My Feyachi RDS-22 Micro Red Dot Sight came in. I mounted it on my P-17 using a picatinny to dovetail mount I got a few weeks ago (yet another bargain gate thread).

Sighted it in, thought I was having a little trouble at first. I'd gotten the sights just about where I want them at 10m. Fired a finishing shot, saw the hole, fired 3 more shots, couldn't see the holes, I'm like where are the holes?

Then it dawned on me. I'd put 4 shots in the same hole. This almost never happens.

Yep, I think I like this sight. Hosps beware.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 08, 2021, 06:02:53 PM
I mounted a 3D print butt hook on my Daisy 953.  What a great shouldering rifle now.  I think I’ll swap the scope out for the diopters and shoot it offhand that way to utilize the awesome feel of the gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 08, 2021, 08:19:39 PM
I got a re-seal kit in the mail so I tore in to my 1st model Crosman 1400.  I’ve got it in pieces right now and I think I have decided to use the Mac1 Airguns flat topped piston that I’ve got on this rebuild. So far everything looks good.  The pump linkages are good and tight and I’ve got a brand new Precision Pellet replacement aluminum barrel spacer and a piece of refrigerator water line for the transfer port seal.  This gun is mighty accurate with 16gr AA domes and I expect good things from it after I get it all back together. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Aerofish on March 10, 2021, 10:41:05 PM
Did some trigger adjustments on my Weihrauch HW75. Got it so it’s just right👍🏼
 ~ Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bad News Beeman on March 11, 2021, 02:48:27 AM
Shot an orange with my Crosman F4 to relieve some work-related tension. (It worked)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 11, 2021, 07:34:29 AM
Quote from: McNally M. on March 11, 2021, 02:48:27 AM
Shot an orange with my Crosman F4 to relieve some work-related tension. (It worked)

That’s great, Dan! Works for me too!
 1- work feeds my airgun addiction. 2- while shooting airguns, I forget about work!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on March 11, 2021, 01:03:35 PM
Packed up some B3 parts for a bud with an old B3 project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tallbald on March 11, 2021, 02:21:05 PM
I'll kick my small victory in here. I went to Walmart,and  bought a small Plano tackle box with one tray in it and can now keep all my pellets targets, target clips, lubes, screwdrivers and such in one place to lug around. Hey. it's the little things (grin).
Don
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 13, 2021, 03:31:48 PM
Filed a little relief on the rear wall of the receiver on my .25 Avenger so the mags fit better.
Much better now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Aerofish on March 14, 2021, 03:48:20 AM
Did a .22 bbl. and Vortek PG3 steel spring kit install on my Beeman R9. I like putzing around my toys 😜🤙🏼
~ Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bad News Beeman on March 15, 2021, 02:59:02 AM
I finally busted out the Chrony and clocked in about a half dozen rifles/pistols for the fun of it. Had a good time. But the Chrony's aren't as straightforward to use as I had thought, especially with the manual having disappeared on me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on March 15, 2021, 05:11:57 PM
I installed a Williams aperature sight on my QB79 today. Have to "massage" the grove on the sight for it as I did on my other QB79 I put one on. 5 shots was on target at 10  and 25 meters. Have to check where it's at going out further but one setting for both ranges works for me right now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 18, 2021, 07:24:24 AM
Took my UTG scope off the Parrus .22 yesterday and boxed it up. Filled out the warranty claim on the Leapers site and waiting for a response. Shot the Parrus with open sights and JSB Diablo 15.89gr., 5.52mm at 30 meters at steel spinners and the Prairie Dog Popper. It’s still right on with the open sights. I think I’m going to leave the Parrus be with the open sights and save the UTG 2-16x44 when it gets replaced.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 18, 2021, 07:44:46 AM
My latest pellet order arrived yesterday.  The JSB Exact Jumbo Diabolo 15.89 gt that shoots so well in my RWS branded Diana 460. I had swapped scopes but hadn't sighted in the new scope because I was out of those pellets. Today, while it will be extremely windy, I hope to sight in the scope.  Windy or not it will be fun.

I want to try shooting the Air Venturi pig, ram and turkey silhillottes with the D460 at 45 yds. The R9 has set the bar high, I'm hoping the D460 can keep up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 20, 2021, 09:23:02 PM
 I have a China B1 in .177 that I got around Christmas that I have been puttering on.
 Turning into a pretty good little shooter, but I feel the stock is way too thick in the grip area.
 Bought some sand paper, got out my wood rasps and going to work on the stock.
  Do you ever remember hearing cheap China stocks are full of wood filler???
 This is the first I've ever run into it, and wow, this has some filler!! :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 21, 2021, 09:23:00 AM
Yesterday morning I took the scope, I thought was defective from my Parrus .22, rechecked mechanical zero twice, and mounted it on my DPMS Panther A4 .177. The DPMS already had the same scope on it, UTG 2-16x44 in a Weaver cantilever mount, so taking it off was no big deal. I mounted the suspect scope in an extra mount I had, UTG AIR31850, and tested it at 30 meters. POI was 3-4” high and 3-4” right. It easily and predictably adjusted 40 clicks down and 36 clicks left for zero at 30 meters. The mount is a little low for my cheek weld on the stock so I ordered the high version, UTG AIR32250. The higher mount should also bring POI down a bit to bring the elevation a little closer to center/mech. zero.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on March 21, 2021, 10:15:06 PM
I was putting the finishing touchs on my 760 SBR
Than I took three more BB guns out of the safe and pew, pew, pew.
Killing a cardboard box full of an old blanket as a back stop.
Don't tell my wife about the blanket thing :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tallbald on March 23, 2021, 02:56:00 AM
Finally decided on and ordered a front and rear bag rest set off Amazon for use on a bench. Hoping the front bag will give good hand support as I "artillery hold" my beautiful springers, and give sound support to my Benji pumpers as I enjoy this wild and wonderful sport of air gunning. don
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 23, 2021, 06:35:27 AM
Worked on my "Bell Target".
had the plywood  box built before vacation so night before last I stained it and gave it to coats of some leftover Tru-oil I had on the shelf on the top, sides and back.
 Last night I masked that off and sprayed just the bottom of  it with Rustoleum "STONE" textured paint to keep it from sliding when shot.
Now to find some scrap angle iron and I should be about done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr. Panther on March 23, 2021, 03:55:23 PM
Today, I attempted to put together my project gun. the lords of PCP didn't allow me to finish it though. Started with the sleeve and seal face . for some reason the seal decided it would go oblong in the tube. Went in straight before, but TODAY, it decided not too. Figured that out and put the seal face in and proceeded to drop that. ( I have many extras of those two parts heh, heh.). Of course the floor ate it some where and couldn't find it, on to number two. OOps dropped that and the seal that time. After 20 minutes I found it.
  By this time my, " take it easy", is about as uneasy as it can get. Next I seem to have forgot how to do some thing I have done dozens or more times and could not t get anything to line up. I started to go " tool blind" as I could not find things I had just set down to have them magically appear right where I left them. By now I am ready to take out the good internals and beat the tube flat with a hammer so it doesn't dare to give me or any one else problems again.
   Need less to say I just said a sigh of expleatives and put it away where I won't see it again for a long time. The old "Out of sight out of mind" beats me losing my mind over trivial " stuff", and maybe when I decide to revisit it in a couple years I will find it going together  again.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on March 23, 2021, 07:13:23 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 08, 2021, 08:19:39 PM
I got a re-seal kit in the mail so I tore in to my 1st model Crosman 1400.  I’ve got it in pieces right now and I think I have decided to use the Mac1 Airguns flat topped piston that I’ve got on this rebuild. So far everything looks good.  The pump linkages are good and tight and I’ve got a brand new Precision Pellet replacement aluminum barrel spacer and a piece of refrigerator water line for the transfer port seal.  This gun is mighty accurate with 16gr AA domes and I expect good things from it after I get it all back together. ;D

I have used the MAC1 flat tops, they worked well for me. good luck with the re-build.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 23, 2021, 07:16:50 PM
 Still working on B1 stock. Took a break to get a cavity filled at the dentist. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on March 23, 2021, 11:09:55 PM
I just checked and the flat heads are out of stock :( I left my E-mail for in stock notification
You can still get the entire pump rod with the head, it just will cost more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 24, 2021, 12:29:53 AM
Quote from: jmoronic on March 23, 2021, 11:09:55 PM
I just checked and the flat heads are out of stock :( I left my E-mail for in stock notification
You can still get the entire pump rod with the head, it just will cost more.
I should have ordered two when I got this kit.  I only did a partial rebuild a couple of weeks ago.  The O ring piston was a definite improvement but the valve wasn’t holding pressure so I tore it down today and replaced all the valve seals and put in a new check valve and spring.  It’s shooting much harder now.   8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on March 24, 2021, 12:45:04 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 24, 2021, 12:29:53 AM
Quote from: jmoronic on March 23, 2021, 11:09:55 PM
I just checked and the flat heads are out of stock :( I left my E-mail for in stock notification
You can still get the entire pump rod with the head, it just will cost more.
I should have ordered two when I got this kit.  I only did a partial rebuild a couple of weeks ago.  The O ring piston was a definite improvement but the valve wasn’t holding pressure so I tore it down today and replaced all the valve seals and put in a new check valve and spring.  It’s shooting much harder now.   8)

I will let you know if I get an e-mail once they have stock
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 24, 2021, 07:25:01 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 23, 2021, 06:35:27 AM
Worked on my "Bell Target".
had the plywood  box built before vacation so night before last I stained it and gave it to coats of some leftover Tru-oil I had on the shelf on the top, sides and back.
 Last night I masked that off and sprayed just the bottom of  it with Rustoleum "STONE" textured paint to keep it from sliding when shot.
Now to find some scrap angle iron and I should be about done.

I gotta get back to mine and finish it up, it got warm outside so I have been spending all my time there. Love to see pics when you are done, Scott.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2021, 08:32:53 AM
What airgun related have I done lately?... NOTHING DAMIT !!!  I need to get back to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on March 24, 2021, 01:31:45 PM
Well, I have been looking on the WWW. So, the most I did was window shop  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 24, 2021, 02:54:33 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on March 24, 2021, 07:25:01 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 23, 2021, 06:35:27 AM
Worked on my "Bell Target".
had the plywood  box built before vacation so night before last I stained it and gave it to coats of some leftover Tru-oil I had on the shelf on the top, sides and back.
 Last night I masked that off and sprayed just the bottom of  it with Rustoleum "STONE" textured paint to keep it from sliding when shot.
Now to find some scrap angle iron and I should be about done.

I gotta get back to mine and finish it up, it got warm outside so I have been spending all my time there. Love to see pics when you are done, Scott.

Will do.
 I will post them in my "Show me your Bell Target" thread.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 24, 2021, 08:44:41 PM
Shaped a piece of wood for a cheek rest/riser for the TAIPAN.  Painted it grey since I don’t have black.  Gonna try another coat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on March 24, 2021, 10:04:29 PM
Spent my day standing in front of the melting pot casting bullets and round balls for the Texan 457, mainly round balls to practice and do a bit of small game stuff with. Started with pure lead, after I get some more cast I may do some in WW and Lyman no. 2
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 25, 2021, 07:19:08 PM
swapped scopes and rings around to put my better scope on my nemesis.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 25, 2021, 08:58:39 PM
Now that the wind has finally subsided... I stood in the pouring rain looking at my backstop longingly.  ::) :-[ :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TotallyTortoise on March 26, 2021, 06:10:51 AM
Stuck a "SuperSear" in my 1377. Works as advertised. I know I could have spent less $ and just put a lighter sear spring in, but it looked cool so I figured 'why not?'. :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 26, 2021, 11:13:12 AM
 Chinese B1 stock is finished. Grip area was too thick so took it down a bit.
 This sucker was full of wood filler,  :o, so I went the bed liner route. ;D ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/7Qk1eSn.jpg) (https://imgur.com/7Qk1eSn)
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bad News Beeman on March 29, 2021, 10:40:21 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 26, 2021, 11:13:12 AM
Chinese B1 stock is finished. Grip area was too thick so took it down a bit.
 This sucker was full of wood filler,  :o, so I went the bed liner route. ;D ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/7Qk1eSn.jpg) (https://imgur.com/7Qk1eSn)

Now THAT is how a B1 should look! Great work on it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bad News Beeman on March 29, 2021, 10:45:43 PM
While not today, I just retuned from a trip up to the future in-laws cabin near Napa where the pops and I did a whole lot of this for a week.

(https://i.imgur.com/FQFqJIUh.jpg)

Talk about bonding. We had a great time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on March 29, 2021, 11:32:26 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 08, 2021, 08:19:39 PM
I got a re-seal kit in the mail so I tore in to my 1st model Crosman 1400.  I’ve got it in pieces right now and I think I have decided to use the Mac1 Airguns flat topped piston that I’ve got on this rebuild. So far everything looks good.  The pump linkages are good and tight and I’ve got a brand new Precision Pellet replacement aluminum barrel spacer and a piece of refrigerator water line for the transfer port seal.  This gun is mighty accurate with 16gr AA domes and I expect good things from it after I get it all back together. ;D


FYI

MAC1 has the flat tops back in stock. I just ordered two for my stock of parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 30, 2021, 08:09:02 AM
Quote from: McNally M. on March 29, 2021, 10:40:21 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on March 26, 2021, 11:13:12 AM
Chinese B1 stock is finished. Grip area was too thick so took it down a bit.
 This sucker was full of wood filler,  :o, so I went the bed liner route. ;D ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/7Qk1eSn.jpg) (https://imgur.com/7Qk1eSn)

Now THAT is how a B1 should look! Great work on it!

Thanks! Has a pretty good feel to it too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cclfn on March 30, 2021, 09:21:53 PM
Well no rain today so I went to the range and had a good time.  The good news is my 57 year old Sheridan Silver Streak still works.  The bad news is it was so windy my targets blew over twice during my session.  I have not shot this gun in over 40 years and as it recently came back from Mac1 with the steroid treatment and brand new peep sights, I have been anxious to try it out.  The ten group was fired at 15 yards with 7 pumps and I didn't adjust them.   The second was five shots with eight pumps at 25 yards between wind gust.  After the 15 shots I decided to wait for a clam day before I a try to adjust the sights.   Still for these old eyes and all the wind I was grateful my old friend still shoots as well as it does. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cclfn on March 30, 2021, 09:30:09 PM
Sorry for the double post but I forgot to share the rest of the story.  I got a little Beeman R7 from Mike at Flying Dragon Air Guns and what a treat.  Same bad wind but this thing just shot right out of the box.  This is the 15 yard group with open sights.  I would highly recommend these as a fun shooter.  Mike does a nice job on these and shipped the same day I ordered it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on March 30, 2021, 11:03:44 PM
Just reading a bunch of air gun tech specs.
No where near as fun as shooting, but I gotta do it sometime.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 30, 2021, 11:20:31 PM
Researching 2240 mods. Target is 615 FPS with 14.3gr pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 31, 2021, 01:34:00 PM
Going to hookup my new to me scba tank to my F-10 and filler up! Never have filled a scba tank from empty before so we'll see just how long the F-10 takes. lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 07:11:44 PM
I got out the vinegar and the Mother’s mag polish and proceeded to deep clean the barrel on my latest Crosman 1400.  Fifty years of nasty lead fouling came out after a little elbow grease.  A huge improvement!  It now shoots groups that can be covered by a quarter at 30 yards.  Provided I use 14.6gr H&N FTT’s.  It is plinking accurate at 25 yards with CPHP’s.  I am very pleased.  I bought this gun from a member here about two months ago.  It was in fair shape when I got it but I tore it apart and re-sealed it and replaced the barrel spacer.  I did the refrigerator line mod on the transfer port and opened up the Ports a smidge.  It is much stronger now and much more accurate than I had hoped.  I’m stoked! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on March 31, 2021, 07:49:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 07:11:44 PM
I got out the vinegar and the Mother’s mag polish and proceeded to deep clean the barrel on my latest Crosman 1400.  Fifty years of nasty lead fouling came out after a little elbow grease.  A huge improvement!  It now shoots groups that can be covered by a quarter at 30 yards.  Provided I use 14.6gr H&N FTT’s.  It is plinking accurate at 25 yards with CPHP’s.  I am very pleased.  I bought this gun from a member here about two months ago.  It was in fair shape when I got it but I tore it apart and re-sealed it and replaced the barrel spacer.  I did the refrigerator line mod on the transfer port and opened up the Ports a smidge.  It is much stronger now and much more accurate than I had hoped.  I’m stoked! ;D

How is your 22xx project doing right now, Mr. Carter?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 08:14:34 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on March 31, 2021, 07:49:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 07:11:44 PM


How is your 22xx project doing right now, Mr. Carter?
Thinking about a Boss valve and hammer adjuster. Hoping for 10 fpe, dreaming about 12 fpe. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 31, 2021, 08:34:34 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 08:14:34 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on March 31, 2021, 07:49:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 07:11:44 PM


How is your 22xx project doing right now, Mr. Carter?
Thinking about a Boss valve and hammer adjuster. Hoping for 10 fpe, dreaming about 12 fpe. ;D

How close to 615 FPS are you?   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 31, 2021, 08:36:48 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 08:14:34 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on March 31, 2021, 07:49:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 07:11:44 PM


How is your 22xx project doing right now, Mr. Carter?
Thinking about a Boss valve and hammer adjuster. Hoping for 10 fpe, dreaming about 12 fpe. ;D

Are you going to do the bulk fill boss valve or the 12g cart version?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 31, 2021, 08:49:22 PM
Woodworking on the DAR with the bruised stock. I removed wood to allow the spring retainer to be spun in or out without removing the stock and also sculpted a thumb rest in the stock to make it easier on my hand. The stock looks much better in real life, the shiny is just superglue and will be sanded down to a satin sheen to match the stock. And no, I didn't have anything close to the stain on the stock, I mixed mahogany with a drop of rose to get the "tone".

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 09:07:50 PM
Quote from: Insanity on March 31, 2021, 08:36:48 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 08:14:34 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on March 31, 2021, 07:49:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 07:11:44 PM


How is your 22xx project doing right now, Mr. Carter?
Thinking about a Boss valve and hammer adjuster. Hoping for 10 fpe, dreaming about 12 fpe. ;D

Are you going to do the bulk fill boss valve or the 12g cart version?
I’m still open to suggestions.  I’d like to keep it simple.  I’m hoping to get 10 fpe with a 14.6” barrel, aftermarket valve, adjuster, and extended probe.  The dream is 12 fpe but I think that will take more than I want to invest......  right now. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 31, 2021, 10:53:37 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 09:07:50 PM
Quote from: Insanity on March 31, 2021, 08:36:48 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 08:14:34 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on March 31, 2021, 07:49:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2021, 07:11:44 PM


How is your 22xx project doing right now, Mr. Carter?
Thinking about a Boss valve and hammer adjuster. Hoping for 10 fpe, dreaming about 12 fpe. ;D

Are you going to do the bulk fill boss valve or the 12g cart version?
I’m still open to suggestions.  I’d like to keep it simple.  I’m hoping to get 10 fpe with a 14.6” barrel, aftermarket valve, adjuster, and extended probe.  The dream is 12 fpe but I think that will take more than I want to invest......  right now. ;D

A boss valve that works with a 12g cart is the logical choice less equipment to deal with. Other wise you are into bulk fill and for what you want I don't thing carrying a bulk co2 tank and accoutrement is what you really are after.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nvreloader on April 01, 2021, 11:34:47 AM
Mounted 2 different scope bases to my OLD Dan's,
1st base was a Bakers mount, attached perfectly and the 2nd was an OEM Dan base.

I am thinking that these bases (both) are going to be a PIB for mounting a scope,
between the very short area for ring spacing and or restricting the load area etc.

Tried several different scopes, and finally found one that would work on the Baker mount,
on my Original Dan, it was a straight 6x Walter scope with Heavy duplex Crosshairs.

It provided room for loading with my messed up hands and then I found a problem,
the straight bolt handle will NOT allow the rifle to be cocked, end of the bolt handle hits the scope tube,
so I removed the  straight bolt handle and used the curved bolt handle, just clears by 1/8"......... ;) will sight it in later.

My 2nd Dan is getting to be a major problem, can't seem to get enough scope setback/eye relief,
and there is no room for loading for me.............. :( using the OEM Dan scope base.
Tried a scout mounted scope with a long eye relief, worked OK, the best setup for scope adjustments,
forward/backward.

But still have problems with the restricted loading access, fat/crippled fingers, more thinking needed on this problem,
the only other choice is to install the peep sight, which I don't if I can see to use it.
I am attempting to keep a low height mounted scopes.

Back to the shop............ ;)

Tia,
Don
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on April 01, 2021, 04:03:18 PM
I found out that the base of the tasco varminter scope was hitting the set screws I installed in my CHEAP chicom knock off ZR scope mount. I installed them to remove the slop it had in it. Had to grind the front 2 down so the scope would clear them. The scope mount adapter for dove tail to picatiny was walking back as I shot which shouldn't with the ZR. That's what happens when you try to go cheap.😜
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 02, 2021, 02:23:25 PM
 Tried my  darndest to like turning it back into a pistol..... but, nope, it got "carbine"ated again! ::)

(http://i.imgur.com/wajNb3t.jpg) (https://imgur.com/wajNb3t)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 03, 2021, 11:35:26 PM
Mounted the Proof Mark T.E.P. (Trigger Enhancement Pad) on the GRT111 trigger and swapped scope mount (UTG AIR32250) on the DPMS Panther A4 .177 this afternoon. It feels nice & shoots nice now.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 03, 2021, 11:54:36 PM
Kind of airgun related...So, along with house cleaning I cleaned up the "indoor range" translates to basement. I try to keep the area cleaned up, I don't think my dogs would eat lead, but better safe than sorry. The pellets are the hard part, BB's are a breeze with a magnet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 04, 2021, 09:23:35 AM
 I was looking for something in the garage for a house project and found a P-17 , I was thinking I still had a un modded one, when I was modding them late this winter, but was not sure , or had given it away.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7823)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 04, 2021, 12:13:11 PM
I'm planning on working with the grandkids today on BB gun safety.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 04, 2021, 07:20:28 PM
^PRICELESS^
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on April 08, 2021, 03:39:06 PM
Finally found a place that didn't dodge me about my Airhog tank and dropped it off an hour ago for a hydro test and fill. It's a 45 minute drive but since the last place was an hour and 30 minutes one way, I'm not minding, I finally get to use the tank I bought almost 5 years ago. Almost bought a Hatsan Spark until I found this place and they said yep, we happily handle all that stuff, c'mon in :)

No more hand pumping with the shoulder, which is another story.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on April 11, 2021, 03:27:42 PM
I had some free time today, so I modified one of those Picatinny rail mounts you typically attach to a scope to fit as a rail for my Ataman AP-16 Pistol.  I mounted it just ahead of the trigger guard and then mounted a red laser to the rail.  It's not perfect, but it allows easy access to the switch on the laser and is mounted so that I can still swap cylinders and barrels without having to remove it.  It also still has access to the fill opening.  I've got it pretty much aligned with the iron sights at 12 yards! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 11, 2021, 05:46:27 PM
I spent the afternoon working on a vehicle and running the Yong Heng compressor, trying to get it broken in.

It didn't seem to matter how cool it was running, it always stalled out after 10 minutes of operation.

After 3 hours on and off, I decided to try and top off my SCBA tank. I ran the compressor until the tone changed and shut it off to cool.

I finally decided to pull the high flow 12 volt fan from the briefcase compressor, installed that in front of the first and second stage area and let her rip!

I got the tank up to 4000 PSI and called it a day. I need to get back to my honey do list.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on April 11, 2021, 07:24:04 PM
I casted a few hundred wad cutters for my air pistols mainly. I might try them out in my Master Blaster this year for back yard red squirrels too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 11, 2021, 09:42:31 PM
I sanded down the stock on my Sears model 126.  The first try at refinishing was a failure.  I did not get all of the previous owner’s stain job off and as a result my attempt to re-stain it was blotchy.  I’m trying to not remove too much wood. I think I’m going to try a darker shade with just hint of red mixed in.  Next will be re-bluing the metal parts and getting the trigger housing powder coated.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on April 13, 2021, 06:49:05 PM
Not too much done today to anything, I started another search for a Shop to modify my Armada .22 !

I am so much of a novice I am having trouble with determining needs vs wants.

Hill's went up $80.00, I was going to buy his parts and have him the work, finally decided it would be worth it to me to just get it done and wham-bam, got hit with a price increase; partly my fault, I took too long to decide but the extra $80 is going to stop me from doing any Hill's Mods for a while.

But, the Armada does shoot nice, accurate, over 1000 shots through her, and getting a few squirrels out of the way.

Ltr
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wolfer on April 14, 2021, 12:34:32 AM
Put a hundred rounds thru my Vectis and my Swarm Mag Gen 2.  Earlier in the morning took 27 ground squirrells with the Vectis.    Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on April 14, 2021, 08:14:25 AM
Quote from: Wolfer on April 14, 2021, 12:34:32 AM
Put a hundred rounds thru my Vectis and my Swarm Mag Gen 2.  Earlier in the morning took 27 ground squirrells with the Vectis.    Mike

WOW! KILLING 27 squirrels in one session is fantastic shooting! Incredible! Fantastic!!!

Sounds like the Vectis is quite a seriously good air rifle.

Have fun and be safe,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on April 14, 2021, 01:44:46 PM
Put some ptfe seals on my Daisy 717. The black foam wiper was falling apart and the seal inside the valve was leaking. Everything working good now  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 14, 2021, 01:49:16 PM
Just sitting down to run pellets/slugs through the DAR .25. Starting with JSB Exact King, 25.39gr as the benchmark since the DAR loves them and produced a 5 round cloverleaf at 20 yards.

This gun will have the 20 yard zero simply because I want a little more distance before doping shots.

TTFN!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on April 14, 2021, 06:25:35 PM
I detuned my Diana 460 .177 to about 12 ftlbs. Now I can shoot cheap pellets  ;D

Does pretty good with Daisy hp's, as long as they're not too deformed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on April 14, 2021, 06:31:45 PM
Met Ron/Bayman out at the Brookhaven NY rifle range to shoot a few Pellet rifles. He has a sweet .177 HW30 & just as sweet .22 HW50 all I can say is now I understand why Lizzie is over the moon with the HW he tuned for her. Ron is a very pleasant shooting companion and I look forward to meeting out at the range again soon
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2021, 08:13:21 PM
Worked on finishing my "Bell Target", assisted by my Grand Daughter.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=159293.msg156137410#msg156137410 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=159293.msg156137410#msg156137410)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on April 14, 2021, 09:09:16 PM
Spent 5 minutes plinking around with a $20 Gamo Recon Whisper G2 and some Daisy lead free pellets.  Its not an "heirloom quality" gun (unless that means plastic locking wedge to you.....  lol) but the combination was surprisingly accurate.  As in "well how about that?" accurate. 
Feels like maybe a 15lb cocking effort, might weigh 4 lbs (or less), has sights and is kid sized.  Look into it if you're looking for a youth gun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on April 14, 2021, 09:56:28 PM
When plinking out at the Brookhaven Range we were shooting our springers out to 100 yards there was relatively no wind maybe 3mph. there were a couple of metal targets at ~110 yards. I was surprised at the accuracy the trajectory was definitely loopy but once the holdover was doped all three shooters were able to make consistent hits on the targets. My .22 D34 I was at the last mil dot of holdover and was holding at the top edge of the target
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: woogie_man on April 14, 2021, 09:59:35 PM
Finally able to get the regulator plug installed in the daystate MK3, as well as an order in for a regulator for the rifle.

Getting my son to start shooting a little more as well.  Though with the snow starting back again things get put on hold
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Doyle on April 16, 2021, 07:29:49 AM
Grabbed a Sightron scope I still have no idea where it was manufactured (Japan or Phillipines) not marked on the scope nor model name nor number it's a 6.5-25x50 front focus AO regular crosshair reticle looks like an S2 just by looking at the front AO and surprisingly bright and clear at max 25x. Its clearer and brighter than my Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50 and Aztec Emerald 5.5-25x50 at 24x and 25x respectively. It'a not as clear as my Alpha6 at 25x and nowhere near as bright.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 22, 2021, 12:46:58 PM
  Just swapping scopes around, again.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 24, 2021, 08:46:45 AM
 Just waiting for a scope to arrive so I can play musical scopes too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on April 24, 2021, 12:42:46 PM
Cleaned the barrels of both my CZ200 and my son's CZ200, as well the barrel of the Diana Panther 21.

Regarding the 21, I'd never cleaned that barrel before and I guess I've shot about 5 tins through it and I was surprised by how relatively clean the barrel still was. Maybe it is because I've shot quality pellets (RWS and JSB) with the 21 only.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 24, 2021, 02:17:55 PM
Readying my PROD/17xx parts for nickel plating---or Gunkote in silver (shroud, PROD/1720t air tube, and 1720T breech:


(https://i.imgur.com/7gdBeIq.jpg?1)


Have not fully decide yet, but I will tomorrow  ;D

This build has a 1701P barrel  ;D

All the parts are in except for the incoming accessories, like the silver Clearidge RM, rings, etc  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 24, 2021, 02:20:39 PM
I'm planning on the finish work on the stocks and forearms. 1 or 2 more coats of poly and they should be well protected.
I will add some photos later.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 24, 2021, 02:21:26 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 24, 2021, 02:17:55 PM
Readying my PROD/17xx parts for nickel plating---or Gunkote in silver (shroud, PROD/1720t air tube, and 1720T breech:


(https://i.imgur.com/7gdBeIq.jpg?1)


Have not fully decide yet, but I will tomorrow  ;D

This build has a 1701P barrel  ;D

Send some photos when completed.  ;D

All the parts are in except for the incoming accessories, like the silver Clearidge RM, rings, etc  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 24, 2021, 03:03:40 PM
Will do, sir (https://i.imgur.com/X7byqwc.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 24, 2021, 04:40:40 PM
Waiting for my Steve Corcoran laminate  matching forearms (out for delivery):



(https://i.imgur.com/FMlwjvB.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/y6IZApR.jpg?1)



Yeah, I am a stylish dresser and a sucker for cleanliness and my builds show it (https://i.imgur.com/SDoY5db.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 24, 2021, 05:59:59 PM
Yes you are Sir!
What a beauty, the gun that is  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 24, 2021, 06:01:19 PM
Just finished up my 760 SBR build.
funiture by Erik.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 24, 2021, 06:42:00 PM
That's neat lill 760.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 24, 2021, 08:01:53 PM
Quote from: jmoronic on April 24, 2021, 06:01:19 PM
Just finished up my 760 SBR build.
funiture by Erik.

Looks super cute, sir!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 24, 2021, 08:04:48 PM
Thanks for the kind words!
I have seen others do the short barrel before, but I wanted to take it up a notch.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on April 24, 2021, 08:43:01 PM
Quote from: jmoronic on April 24, 2021, 06:01:19 PM
Just finished up my 760 SBR build.
funiture by Erik.
Now you need a hip holster with some .357 pellets in the loops; you'd be an airgunning Steve McQueen...  ;)
Pretty neat,
Jesse
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 24, 2021, 09:07:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/UfE0NNz.jpg?1)


I have not unwrapped the rest of the package from Mr. Steve Corcoran yet:



(https://i.imgur.com/NE2y0aJ.jpg?2)


Some grips and forearms  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 24, 2021, 09:14:18 PM
Looking great!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 24, 2021, 09:15:49 PM
Thank you, sir  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 24, 2021, 11:19:59 PM
Amazing as usual Rick!!!
BRAVO!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 24, 2021, 11:54:19 PM
 I took a new scope out of the box and lined it up to see if it might be a good fit for my Escape UL XL
[smg id=7866]
 Sight in and final thoughts tomorrow perhaps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 25, 2021, 12:34:03 AM
Quote from: JuryRigger on April 24, 2021, 08:43:01 PM
Quote from: jmoronic on April 24, 2021, 06:01:19 PM
Just finished up my 760 SBR build.
funiture by Erik.
Now you need a hip holster with some .357 pellets in the loops; you'd be an airgunning Steve McQueen...  ;)
Pretty neat,
Jesse

Thanks, I have it in a scabbard
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 25, 2021, 12:49:09 AM
Scabbard?
Do tell... I have thought for a murdercycle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on April 25, 2021, 12:53:04 AM
Nothing fancy, just one of those tactical tan scabbards. I use it for my Henry lever gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Woody.22 on April 25, 2021, 01:54:47 AM
I built a suppressor for my pre 80s crosman 3100 springer. It is super quiet now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 25, 2021, 10:02:01 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 24, 2021, 11:19:59 PM
Amazing as usual Rick!!!
BRAVO!

Thanks, HD sir  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on April 25, 2021, 05:25:41 PM
After several weeks I got a chance to put my Air Venturi compressor together and test it out. I filled my little Wingman tank first to get my feet wet and then topped off my rifles that needed air and then topped it off full, afterwards I filled my 74 cubic foot tank up to 4500 psi. The 100cc tank took 18 minutes to fill to 4500 and the 74 cubic foot took one hour and three minute from empty to full. I didn't think the big tank would ever get full LOL, now I know why they say the small compressors just aren't made for it. I will admit i was a little scared at first but got over it. Free at last Free at last.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hot Dog3 on April 25, 2021, 09:50:12 PM
Today I used my new cheapo from Amazon chronograph for the first time
I got a big surprise smack of truth.
I also learn that the rifle will be getting a tune-up.
God Bless
Bobby
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 25, 2021, 10:55:04 PM
Today I acquired a tank full of helium, a bag of balloons, and some co2 cartridges.  Tomorrow, balloon busting! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 26, 2021, 09:50:33 AM
That sounds like a hoot, Carter!

Yesterday, I finished making lines using the check valve QD you all spoke of for filling the tank. It was a little interesting to do since I have a line off both the compressor with a female QD as well as a line attached to the tank with a female QD so I just used a tampon filter assembly to hold 2 male QD's with the check valve on one side to accomplish the setup.

This allows me to still fill guns directly without changing tips and use the tank as well the same way.

This made topping off the tank SO much easier since I no longer have to open the valve on the tank just as the pressure builds in the compressor then slam that remaining pressure into the compressor check valve.

I also can bleed off ALL the pressure in the compressor to blow out water without the concern that I am emptying the tank. Very nice!!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 01, 2021, 11:47:33 AM
I brushed-polished one of my PROD tubes:


(https://i.imgur.com/GzJbMus.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/uN6XYqs.jpg?1)


My extra Aero Precision AR A2 (fixed-stock) tubes arrived today  ;D

I have always been impressed by the finish and machining of these tubes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 01, 2021, 11:58:44 AM
I did file away the small dings  ;D

I used #220 sandpaper, then went finer, but I came back to #220 again for the final finish to give it a visible brushed look.

One thing nice about having a brushed look is that it looks classy and hides minor imperfections  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 01, 2021, 12:43:07 PM
I’m in week two of my Crosman 1400 stock refinishing project.  It gets a daily treatment of 50/50 Linseed oil and turpentine.  At the end of this week I’ll add beeswax to the mixture.  The stock is looking better but there is still a lot of sanding with 600 grit and steel wool to do to get the finish right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ev-in-az on May 01, 2021, 04:57:04 PM
Mounted a scope on a new Diana 260 22, zeroed with about twenty pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 01, 2021, 05:04:34 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 01, 2021, 11:47:33 AM
I brushed-polished one of my PROD tubes:


(https://i.imgur.com/GzJbMus.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/uN6XYqs.jpg?1)


My extra Aero Precision AR A2 (fixed-stock) tubes arrived today  ;D

I have always been impressed by the finish and machining of these tubes.

I meant brush-polished not brushed-polished  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Trucker3573 on May 01, 2021, 06:09:10 PM
Hooked up my Caldwell chrono to my phone and shot some strings across it. I thought it would read aloud the velocities. I couldn’t figure out how to make it do it if that is even actually an option. Was a bummer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 01, 2021, 07:59:39 PM
Quote from: Trucker3573 on May 01, 2021, 06:09:10 PM
Hooked up my Caldwell chrono to my phone and shot some strings across it. I thought it would read aloud the velocities. I couldn’t figure out how to make it do it if that is even actually an option. Was a bummer.

Don’t be bummed. Be mad at the guy who told you it would. The FX pocket chrono is the only one I know that does that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 01, 2021, 08:09:51 PM
Chrono’d the new H&N Baracuda 18 in the Parrus .22 and zero’d with open sights at 30 meters:

H&N Baracuda 18 Chrono Test
Created: 05/01/21 15:54
Description: Walther Parrus .22
Notes 1: H&N Baracuda 18 5.52 mm
Notes 2: 30 meter zero
Distance to Chrono(FT): 1.00
Ballistic Coefficient: 0.029
Bullet Weight(gr): 18.13
Temp: 76 °F
BP: 29.89 inHg
Altitude: 1400.00
Wind 14-20 mph South
#          FPS  FT-LBS      PF
10    760      23.26    13.78 
9    760      23.26    13.78 
8    759      23.20    13.76 
7    760      23.26    13.78 
6    755      22.95    13.69 
5    758      23.13    13.74 
4    759      23.20    13.76 
3    762      23.38    13.82 
2    756      23.01    13.71 
1    761      23.32    13.80 
Average: 759.0 FPS
SD: 2.2 FPS
Min: 755 FPS
Max: 762 FPS
Spread: 7 FPS
Shot/sec: 0.0
True MV: 761 FPS
Group Size (in): 2.30
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 01, 2021, 08:59:52 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 01, 2021, 07:59:39 PM
Quote from: Trucker3573 on May 01, 2021, 06:09:10 PM
Hooked up my Caldwell chrono to my phone and shot some strings across it. I thought it would read aloud the velocities. I couldn’t figure out how to make it do it if that is even actually an option. Was a bummer.

Don’t be bummed. Be mad at the guy who told you it would. The FX pocket chrono is the only one I know that does that.

My pro chrono dose it if it is connected via blue tooth to my phone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 01, 2021, 09:08:49 PM
Quote from: Insanity on May 01, 2021, 08:59:52 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 01, 2021, 07:59:39 PM
Quote from: Trucker3573 on May 01, 2021, 06:09:10 PM
Hooked up my Caldwell chrono to my phone and shot some strings across it. I thought it would read aloud the velocities. I couldn’t figure out how to make it do it if that is even actually an option. Was a bummer.

Don’t be bummed. Be mad at the guy who told you it would. The FX pocket chrono is the only one I know that does that.
My pro chrono dose it if it is connected via blue tooth to my phone.

And that one...  ;)
I stand corrected.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on May 01, 2021, 11:07:10 PM
Working on another pumper.
I picked-up a 1968 Revellation GC3376 a year ago.
I figured it is time to rebuild it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 02, 2021, 12:44:53 PM
 Checked a yard sale (wife's been stuck home with a new knee,.. she needed to get out)and came away with 4 tins of pellets and bottle of bb's all for $10.
 CPHP 14.3,
 2 tins Gamo .177 (Rockets and Whisper),
 Daisy .177 dial a pellet,
 and 3/4 bottle Crosman bb's.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 02, 2021, 01:33:05 PM
Did more brush-polishing with the tube and shroud mounted to my electric drill  ;D


(https://i.imgur.com/e0QywKB.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/fAQBM3p.jpg?1)


(https://i.imgur.com/ITloZMX.jpg?1)


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 02, 2021, 02:17:28 PM
Took it out for better photos:


(https://i.imgur.com/tU0SLUg.jpg?2)


(https://i.imgur.com/xTQMPFP.jpg?1)


I did a splendid job removing the imperfections, but it took me hours though  ;D

Had to make a makeshift jig to chuck the shroud into my electric drill.

Both tubes have a slight brushed finish to them  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 02, 2021, 04:14:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/58Ul0EH.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/gZydG58.jpg?1)


Installed the polished shroud to have a polished and matte contrast between the silver-Cerakoted and polished bare parts  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on May 02, 2021, 05:50:22 PM
After seeing all of the post about the 1377 I decided to dig mine out of one of the boxes from our move(21 years ago), it's one of the older that has the cocking knob on the back not a bolt, still looked like new no rust or anything. I forgot how much fun that one is. Crossman Classic Fairport NY.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on May 02, 2021, 06:41:19 PM
I reassembled a Crosman 2200 after new piston cup, bolt replacement,barrel cleaning and shroud rebluing.
For some reason it kinda jumped together...I typically have trouble holding all the internal
parts together.......but figgered a more modular way to reassemble....
It's ALL about the process ! (Thank you, Coach Saban!)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 02, 2021, 08:25:26 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on May 02, 2021, 06:41:19 PM
I reassembled a Crosman 2200 after new piston cup, bolt replacement,barrel cleaning and shroud rebluing.
For some reason it kinda jumped together...I typically have trouble holding all the internal
parts together.......but figgered a more modular way to reassemble....
It's ALL about the process ! (Thank you, Coach Saban!)


Some of these airgins you almost need three hands... ::)
You did good!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 02, 2021, 09:32:47 PM
RICK!!!
Oh Heck,,,
You know what I am going to say!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2021, 09:36:17 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on May 02, 2021, 06:41:19 PM
I reassembled a Crosman 2200 after new piston cup, bolt replacement,barrel cleaning and shroud rebluing.
For some reason it kinda jumped together...I typically have trouble holding all the internal
parts together.......but figgered a more modular way to reassemble....
It's ALL about the process ! (Thank you, Coach Saban!)
Good for you!  I built a jig out of wood to help with reassembly of my 2100.  I suspect something like it might help with the 2200. A 2200 is on my wish list but I’m looking for a 3rd model 1400 first.
Anyhoo. . .  I spent a couple of hours skulking around the fish ponds hoping to pot a cotton mouth or some frogs.  No joy but I may go back tonight with a gig since I hear the pig frogs grunting at night now and they are good eating.  I’ve been working on the model1400 stock for the last few hours.  The turpentine is really lifting the old stain and repeated passes with OOOO steel wool is getting rid of a lot of the blotchyness.  It still needs a lot of work to get the old stain off but the grain in this stock is truly beautiful.  I’m trying to get the finish to a point where it will really do justice to the wood.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 02, 2021, 10:43:09 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 02, 2021, 09:32:47 PM
RICK!!!
Oh Heck,,,
You know what I am going to say!

Yeah, I love you too, HD sir  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on May 03, 2021, 06:59:40 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 02, 2021, 04:14:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/58Ul0EH.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/gZydG58.jpg?1)


Installed the polished shroud to have a polished and matte contrast between the silver-Cerakoted and polished bare parts  ;D
Another beauty!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 03, 2021, 05:01:12 PM
Was out in storage today so I got lucky finding my DIY LED lights for my crony now I can start some tuning of my guns. If I didn't already have those light strips off my creeper I no longer use I would have just bought a real indoor light kit. Just a cheap white light set from Walmart and a on/off switch in a 3d printed battery holder.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on May 03, 2021, 05:04:29 PM
I rebuilt the valve on a Crosman 2200.
I replaced the pump cup yesterday and it shot fine, but wouldn't hold air.
So....................
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 03, 2021, 06:01:51 PM
I dickered / educated an ebay seller on what he actually had.
He was honest and had no clue... Sent me photos and I replied honestly. (KARMA)
"Estate find" and he thought he has a gold mine... lets see what happens.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on May 03, 2021, 07:21:19 PM
Worked an overtime shift to pay for my airgun addiction.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 03, 2021, 11:47:40 PM
Sanded another 64th of an inch off of the Sears model 126-19300 stock. Hopefully this will do it. Now to mix up a stain.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 04, 2021, 05:15:39 PM
Last night I set up my crony and kral. I clipped coils with the adjuster flush with the breech until i seen FPS drop from 1000 to just over 900 using JSB 18gn pellets with the transfer port wide open. It is a feature I dont really care to use but it seemed to knock off 100fps per notch. I think it's time to order some mags for it the sst works but I am so clumsy I had one fall into the breech and constant loads backwards.

I have a mrod that needs to get back to shooting and a dar to tune.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 04, 2021, 11:14:45 PM
Cast up about 50 more 30 grain BBT slugs checking out if the polishing I did on the spruence holes to keep the lead from sticking. A lot faster now. Then I went out front and shot about 20 shots out of my 48/52, thanks again Old gringo for the stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 05, 2021, 10:04:41 PM
Was looking for my bipod and kicked the box of pellets I've been slacking on putting away, so started on sorting since they're in 4 calibers and got part of them put away, other half tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 05, 2021, 10:43:31 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 05, 2021, 10:04:41 PM
Was looking for my bipod and kicked the box of pellets I've been slacking on putting away, so started on sorting since they're in 4 calibers and got part of them put away, other half tomorrow.
Hope they were packed well LOL\ I did a little low power .25 cal. plinking during lunch, with my PP 800 carbine leggo, in hopes a chipper would try an stop a pellet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on May 06, 2021, 12:32:39 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 05, 2021, 10:43:31 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on May 05, 2021, 10:04:41 PM
Was looking for my bipod and kicked the box of pellets I've been slacking on putting away, so started on sorting since they're in 4 calibers and got part of them put away, other half tomorrow.
Hope they were packed well LOL\ I did a little low power .25 cal. plinking during lunch, with my PP 800 carbine leggo, in hopes a chipper would try an stop a pellet.
Been collecting what's in that box a few here and there since last June so more than slightly overdue. Box is fine, foot only had a sock for protection vs the 70ish tins of pellets in the box...lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 06, 2021, 10:57:48 AM
Put the third coat of stain on the Sears model 126.19300.  Didn’t want it this dark but the wood just won’t stain evenly.  It’s going to look nice anyway.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on May 06, 2021, 02:33:22 PM
I'm working on whitewood's 760
I offered to rebuild it for him
It is almost complete. Cleaned, lubricated, seals installed, forearm replaced, and it pumps and shoots.
Just waiting on air pressure hold test.
Once tested time to mail it back to him.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 06, 2021, 10:25:50 PM
Resealed the Benjamin 132, and made a holster for it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/T30qGkXZ/20210506-181220.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SnXzffRr)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mrr3rQLh/20210506-181300.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXHQyQ7q)

It took a minute to seal properly,  but now that it has woken up it's holding and shooting great.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 06, 2021, 10:37:35 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 06, 2021, 10:25:50 PM
Resealed the Benjamin 132, and made a holster for it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/T30qGkXZ/20210506-181220.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SnXzffRr)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mrr3rQLh/20210506-181300.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXHQyQ7q)

It took a minute to seal properly,  but now that it has woken up it's holding and shooting great.

Nice work, David!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 06, 2021, 10:47:33 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 06, 2021, 10:37:35 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 06, 2021, 10:25:50 PM
Resealed the Benjamin 132, and made a holster for it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/T30qGkXZ/20210506-181220.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SnXzffRr)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mrr3rQLh/20210506-181300.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXHQyQ7q)

It took a minute to seal properly,  but now that it has woken up it's holding and shooting great.

Nice work, David!
Thank you.

It's not my best work,  but it's functional.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 07, 2021, 07:54:43 AM
  Looking good!    ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on May 07, 2021, 08:57:51 AM
David, I'm glad it found a good home! ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on May 07, 2021, 10:18:58 AM
That holster looks great; it has character that matches the gun.
Fine work!  :D
Jesse
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on May 07, 2021, 12:47:54 PM
Finished the 760 rebuild for member "whitewood"
It has been tested and is ready to be shipped back to him.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on May 07, 2021, 01:37:02 PM
I received a winchester 363 that I won on fleabay for around $200 a couple of days ago. This thing looks brand new and was listed as near mint. So I load up a pellet and fire it, but nothing comes out. I crack the barrel and see that the pellet has not moved and has black plastic bit inside the skirts of the pellet.  :'( Bad piston seals. I contacted the seller and they say I can either send it back for a full refund or get a $50 refund to get parts and repair. Seals for this pistol is around $25 from air rifle headquarters, which is a lot cheaper than any other place I've found that sells these. The big issue that I have is that I've never worked on a giss system air gun and I am afraid that I will end up damaging the pistol more. I tried contacting SpringGunning air gun repair that is located in my area with no luck. Should I try to take on this project or just send it back? Please help, I would really like to keep this thing and make it work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on May 07, 2021, 02:20:19 PM
This looks a lot like my High-Score pistol.
They don't have much inside, but I have never worked on mine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on May 07, 2021, 02:24:24 PM
I looked up this model, and I was wrong, it is not like my High-Score.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on May 07, 2021, 02:33:27 PM
I know it uses the same seals as the diana rws mod 6. Same giss system. I think the hy score might be the same as well
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 07, 2021, 02:45:52 PM
Figured out a 10-cent mod to allow my Byrna HD to accept ubiquitously-available 8.4-gram iSi CO2 soda charger cylinders instead of Byrna's proprietary 8-gram CO2 cylinders.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 07, 2021, 04:58:20 PM
Quote from: JuryRigger on May 07, 2021, 10:18:58 AM
That holster looks great; it has character that matches the gun.
Fine work!  :D
Jesse
Thanks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 07, 2021, 10:26:55 PM
90% of the black was gone , so I decided to just polish as much of it down to the nickel layer as I could.
I got as much as I could without taking the gun apart, because with all the pepper spots of brass showing through it just didn't seem worth it to get too crazy with it ,
It looks better in pictures than it does in person,  but it's not too bad.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCSLz1bb/20210507-181906.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06c6gxn8)

It didn't look terrible before,  but I think it looks better now and it only took a few minutes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: oldpro on May 08, 2021, 02:03:33 AM
I drove the second half of the 25 hour journey from Northern California to El Passo Tx. And man is my butt sore!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 08, 2021, 08:36:51 AM
Quote from: oldpro on May 08, 2021, 02:03:33 AM
I drove the second half of the 25 hour journey from Northern California to El Passo Tx. And man is my butt sore!
Good thing you didn't fly, your arms would be sore, and make it hard to shoot ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 10:11:54 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 08, 2021, 08:36:51 AM
Quote from: oldpro on May 08, 2021, 02:03:33 AM
I drove the second half of the 25 hour journey from Northern California to El Passo Tx. And man is my butt sore!
Good thing you didn't fly, your arms would be sore, and make it hard to shoot ;)

James, you and I are cut from the same cloth....
I was going to post the same thing "word for word"!!!!
 ;D ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 10:19:03 AM
Me... I have been researching Daisy's of all things.
Well Avantis... to be exact...887 / 888 filling options... while awaiting delivery of my newest "old" toy.
Someday I will learn to not leap into something blind.    "Mankind has got to know his limitations"  ::)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2021, 10:34:00 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 10:19:03 AM
Me... I have been researching Daisy's of all things.
Well Avantis... to be exact...887 / 888 filling options... while awaiting delivery of my newest "old" toy.
Someday I will learn to not leap into something blind.    "Mankind has got to know his limitations"  ::)
I can't tell you how many times I have bought something on Ebay when I was aware of it's existence but knew nothing about it other than that it seemed cool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on May 08, 2021, 11:29:58 AM
Turning a regulator by-pass for my DAR .25 while awaiting the MP 6,35 Mm Air Pellet – 8 Cavity AL Mold to arrive.

How can it take just a week for a mold to travel from Slovenia to Minnesota but take a month for a greeting card from Pennsylvania to Minnesota?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 08, 2021, 06:17:16 PM
My Sportsmatch rings arrived, so I replaced all the screws with stainless (deburred and polished of course  ;D), then mounted it:


(https://i.imgur.com/XW51BJL.jpg?1)


It will be weeks before I finish my 3rd Crosman/Benjamin PCP build, but it will be in silver again  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 08, 2021, 06:42:49 PM
 8) Rick those builds of yours are too pretty for someone like me to shoot, unless it is in a sterile environment. You do very nice work !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on May 08, 2021, 06:43:40 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 08, 2021, 06:17:16 PM
My Sportsmatch rings arrived, so I replaced all the screws with stainless (deburred and polished of course  ;D), then mounted it:


(https://i.imgur.com/XW51BJL.jpg?1)


It will be weeks before I finish my 3rd Crosman/Benjamin PCP build, but it will be in silver again  ;D

I hate bathroom selfies , but that one is to my liking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 08, 2021, 06:45:54 PM
 Cast up some 59 gr. pellets for my new .30 cal. AEA 24" standard, shot a few rounds as sight in was easy peasy  8) gun seems basement friendly, and if I turn it down a bit maybe even big backyard friendly  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 07:29:27 PM
Cleaned up my latest purchase.
'50's vintage Crosman...
Was thinking it would need refinishing...but a  a little time and oil proved otherwise.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2021, 08:04:01 PM
The holster I made looked too new for this 132, so stripped some of the black dye off on the high spots with denatured alcohol to age it some.
Ideally I'd like to be able to get it a bit brighter in those areas,  but I dyed it so deeply that this is about the best I can do.
It doesn't show too well on camera though.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mg5ty82k/20210508-155508-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5X84x5zW)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 08:18:37 PM
David your leather work is amazing.
Give that holster some time and wear... I bet it will age to what you want.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2021, 08:25:30 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 08:18:37 PM
David your leather work is amazing.
Give that holster some time and wear... I bet it will age to what you want.
I appreciate the kind words.

I'm just an amateur,  but sometimes I can pull off something presentable.
I suppose we're all overly critical of our own work at times, so maybe I just tend to see more flaws than others do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 08:32:35 PM
I killed my wife's sewing machine stitching motorcycle seats.
Can't imagine punching through leather  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 08, 2021, 08:39:22 PM
Thank you, gents  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2021, 08:51:13 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 08:32:35 PM
I killed my wife's sewing machine stitching motorcycle seats.
Can't imagine punching through leather  ::)
With a sharp pricking iron and an 8oz brass mallet it really doesn't take much effort at all, it's removing a 5 prong pricking iron from 2 layers of 8oz veg tanned leather that can be difficult.
You can always just drill small holes with a drill press which is easier, but punched holes will seal back up around the thread where drilled holes wont.
Sometimes that matters and sometimes it doesn't though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 08, 2021, 09:27:52 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 07:29:27 PM
Cleaned up my latest purchase.
'50's vintage Crosman...
Was thinking it would need refinishing...but a  a little time and oil proved otherwise.
Those stocks look good to me Scott. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WyoMan on May 08, 2021, 09:34:13 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 08, 2021, 06:17:16 PM
My Sportsmatch rings arrived, so I replaced all the screws with stainless (deburred and polished of course  ;D), then mounted it:


(https://i.imgur.com/XW51BJL.jpg?1)


It will be weeks before I finish my 3rd Crosman/Benjamin PCP build, but it will be in silver again  ;D

Mr CL, you Sir have really stepped up your game. I like your selection of parts and they add to the overall "works together" look. 8)
You've got me thinking about a Lego pcp build (again). I've thought about it many times but have resisted so far.... my inner voice tells me that once I start, I'll add about 10 more pistols to my current 40+ collection, LOL.
Great job on those builds!

Wyo
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: null on May 08, 2021, 09:37:19 PM
Today I shot 120 rounds of .177 using a Vigilante and a P17. I also turned a new barrel shroud cap for my Kratos, that I'm still trying to find the stock TPI. I turned it with 13/16 at 28TPI. Felt a little loose going in, but it tightened up. Would love to know what the real TPI is for a Kratos barrel shroud cap is.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 09:41:32 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 08, 2021, 09:27:52 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 08, 2021, 07:29:27 PM
Cleaned up my latest purchase.
'50's vintage Crosman...
Was thinking it would need refinishing...but a  a little time and oil proved otherwise.
Those stocks look good to me Scott.

Thank you!
I agree, no need to disturb the original finish on this one.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 09, 2021, 01:26:20 AM
I had lost ( misplaced ) the sight elevation screw for this 132 and I just found it.

You guys are really going to laugh.

Somehow I completely forgot that I had the pistol tore down and thoroughly cleaned sitting in parts inside a plastic ammo box for about a week before resealing it  :o

Once I remembered that the pistol had been sitting in parts in that ammo can I went and looked and there it was right where I left it.

I don't know how I was able to forget in just a couple hours that the pistol had previously been sitting in parts.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 09, 2021, 03:57:37 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 09, 2021, 01:26:20 AM
I had lost ( misplaced ) the sight elevation screw for this 132 and I just found it.

You guys are really going to laugh.

Somehow I completely forgot that I had the pistol tore down and thoroughly cleaned sitting in parts inside a plastic ammo box for about a week before resealing it  :o

Once I remembered that the pistol had been sitting in parts in that ammo can I went and looked and there it was right where I left it.

I don't know how I was able to forget in just a couple hours that the pistol had previously been sitting in parts.

I have this ability to tear down anything toss the fasteners in a coffee can shake it up and put it away for an undetermined amount of time then reassemble it with no extra bits. However strays dont count.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 09, 2021, 06:03:49 AM
Quote from: Insanity on May 09, 2021, 03:57:37 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 09, 2021, 01:26:20 AM
I had lost ( misplaced ) the sight elevation screw for this 132 and I just found it.

You guys are really going to laugh.

Somehow I completely forgot that I had the pistol tore down and thoroughly cleaned sitting in parts inside a plastic ammo box for about a week before resealing it  :o

Once I remembered that the pistol had been sitting in parts in that ammo can I went and looked and there it was right where I left it.

I don't know how I was able to forget in just a couple hours that the pistol had previously been sitting in parts.

I have this ability to tear down anything toss the fasteners in a coffee can shake it up and put it away for an undetermined amount of time then reassemble it with no extra bits. However strays dont count.
I don't really remember, but I just wasn't worried about that screw because I was too busy getting the piston adjusted.
Then I had to work the gun for a bit till it started to seal, and I ended up just forgetting about it.
I should have put it back in ASAP.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 09, 2021, 09:57:03 AM
Quote from: WyoMan on May 08, 2021, 09:34:13 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 08, 2021, 06:17:16 PM
My Sportsmatch rings arrived, so I replaced all the screws with stainless (deburred and polished of course  ;D), then mounted it:


(https://i.imgur.com/XW51BJL.jpg?1)


It will be weeks before I finish my 3rd Crosman/Benjamin PCP build, but it will be in silver again  ;D

Mr CL, you Sir have really stepped up your game. I like your selection of parts and they add to the overall "works together" look. 8)
You've got me thinking about a Lego pcp build (again). I've thought about it many times but have resisted so far.... my inner voice tells me that once I start, I'll add about 10 more pistols to my current 40+ collection, LOL.
Great job on those builds!

Wyo

Gracias, Mr. G  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 09, 2021, 01:48:10 PM
The stainless DC build with a Crossbones laminate furniture never fails to impress me in the accuracy department, albeit it is not as easy to shoot (bench-rested) as the PROD hybrid with a Boyd's stock.

Well it does have a .177 caiber  14.6" long LW barrel like one of my builds.

I need to try H & N FTT's 5.53 or 5.54 on my PROD, as I only have 15.89g and 13.43g JSB's.

Grouping is not that tight---oh, it is, but I have flyers every now and then  ;D

I want it to be a 1-holer at 25 yards (https://i.imgur.com/X7byqwc.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 09, 2021, 04:37:53 PM
Richard Sir... get you some H&N pellets.
 They usually prove the best in most all of my guns. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on May 09, 2021, 05:09:18 PM
Reblued the barrel shroud and replaced the pump cup in ANOTHER Crosman 2100.......
Sorted some buttstocks and other parts.
Cleaned up my work table.........some......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on May 09, 2021, 06:10:36 PM
Got up and went out to the pines, took up a nice spot against the trunk of one with the sun in my face, popped a magazine of 10 shots in the DAR .22, flipped the scope caps open, got comfy, sipped coffee and waited for the Starling show.

I have 8 pellets left and 1 clean miss.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hot Dog3 on May 09, 2021, 06:36:42 PM
Today is church day and Mothers day so I did not get to do anything airgun related. However yesterday I made a plug for the probe hole on Stromrider.
I used a nylon bolt 5/16's and on my drillpress I turned it down using a file. Then I used a home made chisel to cut the groves for the O-rings.
There seems to be major concern about dust getting in to probe hole. I have solved the problem on one rifle for sure.
Hope to have better post in the future
God Bless
Bobby
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Booder98 on May 09, 2021, 11:05:30 PM
My QB78S came in the mail Friday.  I put the old Gamo scope that I had on it, and shot the QB78 down in the basement (raining Friday).  That thing is nice.  Compared to the Maxxim it just goes *pop* and a hole appears.  At least it does until the CO2 runs out.

Then Saturday, the scope rings I ordered earlier came in.  Those were for a Leapers 4x32 AO scope that was on an airsoft sniper rifle that I was messing with about 10 or so years ago.  I spent some time replacing the old Picatinny rings on the scope and putting it on the QB78/  It's a lot nicer than the Gamo scope; the Gamo scope won't focus down to 10 yards - at least I can't figure out how to focus it.

Today I just shot 100 or so rounds for practice and cleaned up the disarray in the downstairs 'shooting bench'.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2021, 02:46:59 PM
Seen a good number of BIG frogs around the ponds lately.  I passed on two whoppers Saturday and Sunday cause I wasn’t dressed for frogging.  So this morning I put on my waders, loaded up my Hatsan Striker and grabbed my big dip net and headed out.  Since I was properly attired I saw no frogs or even snakes to shoot.  >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 10, 2021, 06:19:19 PM
I resealed the prewar Benjamin model 177.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 10, 2021, 11:45:44 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/T1q6HzFk/20210510-181651.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4HdqYSJt)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WbTjJ4qx/20210510-194024.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5G2xmRF)

I've just got a few finishing touches to add, I don't think I'll be dying this one black.
I'm probably just going to let this one darken and age naturally like I did with the h9a holster.

The stitching didn't go perfect this time, but there are some things design wise I like over the last one I made.
It was a much faster build this time to , because I just made a couple slight modifications to the pattern I made the other day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Stradman on May 11, 2021, 12:15:49 AM
So I started the day by ordering a new lmbr r2a chronograph, later I set up about a dozen different targets and my son and friend joined me for an afternoon of plinking, the fx wildcat mklll got the call.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 11, 2021, 06:40:35 PM
At Hoosier Momma's request I cleaned up the Family room.
Packed everything away... Some in the safe, some under the bed...
 I need a bigger safe or bed. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 11, 2021, 09:06:17 PM
I treated the holster with some neatsfoot oil and Obenauffs heavy duty LP,  it really brought out some nice character in the leather which is a nice bonus on top of course nourishing the leather.
Boy this cow really earned it's share of scars didn't it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/NG1jtRrP/20210511-170200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8szSBJ4h)

This thing is really going to age beautifully.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 11, 2021, 09:29:27 PM
 Made a single shot tray for my AEA Challenger Standard .30 cal. Sure made room for some heavier ammo, these 60 gr. pellets I cast barely fit the mag and needed a tap to get them to cycle. Now  my turkey season starts so more than likely I will not get to crono these till I get a bird or my season ends  :-\
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7893)
(http://
[img]https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7896)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 11, 2021, 09:33:23 PM
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7896)
[imp]https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7894[/img]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 11, 2021, 09:34:11 PM
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7894)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 11, 2021, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 09, 2021, 04:37:53 PM
Richard Sir... get you some H&N pellets.
 They usually prove the best in most all of my guns. ;)

Looking for some, HD sir  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 11, 2021, 11:32:13 PM
I prowled through several thrift stores, pawn shops, sporting goods stores and Wallymart.  Ostensibly shopping with the memsahib but actually looking for cheap airgun deals and ammo.  I saw an old Simmons scope in a pawn shop but the uncle wanted $99 for it.  I thought not. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 14, 2021, 12:52:33 AM
Hours ago, I showed my neighbor and his college boy son my toys  ;D

He is a police major and the current deputy chief of the ABQ Police Dept., and he was overwhelmed by the looks of my "BB guns"  ;D

He had no idea that airguns have come a long2x way, lol!

I told him about the Daystate electronic guns and their capability at a hundred yards and more  ;D

He was also shocked at the prices of these toys, lol!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on May 14, 2021, 07:07:28 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 14, 2021, 12:52:33 AM
Hours ago, I showed my neighbor and his college boy son my toys  ;D

He is a police major and the current deputy chief of the ABQ Police Dept., and he was overwhelmed by the looks of my "BB guns"  ;D

He had no idea that airguns have come a long2x way, lol!

I told him about the Daystate electronic guns and their capability at a hundred yards and more  ;D

He was also shocked at the prices of these toys, lol!
I hope you informed him, that your ag stable, is not the typical airgunners' stable. It's like showing a working class stiff, from a 3rd world country, a garage full of super cars  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 18, 2021, 08:48:34 PM
  Did some swapping between 1322 and 2240 as far as LDC/shroud .
 Now the 2240 is a whole bunch quieter. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ranchibi on May 18, 2021, 09:34:36 PM
Received the Patchworm XL cleaning rod (pul through line) today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 18, 2021, 09:39:31 PM
 Dragged a bargain gate Amazon Box of reactive targets down to the basement. Too pooped to open them and need to get new florescent spray paint for the paddles, as I do have a uv / color changing light on my range for cosmic night shooting.
  PS A tip on getting florescent colors to be their brightest, is usa either a white primer or silver as the base coat then top off with florescent, you will see how much easier it covers and the better brightness.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 21, 2021, 04:01:41 PM
Today I aged the faux ivory grips I received yesterday for my umarex colt SAA.

Heres the nice cream color they start out as.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y90gjxsp/20210520-171534.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgRDN5yj)

There are many ways to age them, but you have to keep something in mind.
In my opinion you don't want to go heavily aging the grips if you've got the nickel finish pistol that's probably not going to age and wear much itself.
I have seen a few people go full on John Wayne with the grips, and the grips themselves looked okay but they just didn't go well with the nickel style version that they have.
My method of choice happens to be the fastest easiest method, and I think it's probably the best method to use if your pistol has the nickel stylecfinish.

I just went over the grips with some #0000 steel wool to knock the sheen down a hair and give a bit of randomness to the surface,  then a few rumblings in of some warmed / slightly melted ( i keep a lighter in my boot care kit ) brown shoe polish and you're good to go.
I I'm you could probably get a darker look with even more coats.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4SRBfKc/20210521-114526.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G9XTc8xB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/28rWZmJc/20210521-114546.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z323mmqK)

I think they came out pretty well, if not looking like aged ivory at least like some natural cow or camel bone.


Btw this may be more of a superficial dying,  but I can assure you it's not gonna leech off onto your hands.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 21, 2021, 04:57:28 PM
I finally got to install the three muzzle breaks from Spiralgroove.  I put them on my R7, HW50,  and R9. They look fantastic,  Spiralgroove is to be praised for his excellent workmanship.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 21, 2021, 08:30:18 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 21, 2021, 04:57:28 PM
I finally got to install the three muzzle breaks from Spiralgroove.  I put them on my R7, HW50,  and R9. They look fantastic,  Spiralgroove is to be praised for his excellent workmanship.

Can you show what they look like Dan?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 21, 2021, 09:30:21 PM
I used a hole saw to open up the synthetic stock on my liberty to clear the new DC plenum. Ended up snapping the carbide drill bit I used for the pilot hole. That was expensive 🤬
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 22, 2021, 01:43:02 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 21, 2021, 08:30:18 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 21, 2021, 04:57:28 PM
I finally got to install the three muzzle breaks from Spiralgroove.  I put them on my R7, HW50,  and R9. They look fantastic,  Spiralgroove is to be praised for his excellent workmanship.

Can you show what they look like Dan?

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 22, 2021, 08:03:28 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 22, 2021, 01:43:02 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 21, 2021, 08:30:18 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 21, 2021, 04:57:28 PM
I finally got to install the three muzzle breaks from Spiralgroove.  I put them on my R7, HW50,  and R9. They look fantastic,  Spiralgroove is to be praised for his excellent workmanship.

Can you show what they look like Dan?

Sure look slick, nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 22, 2021, 08:20:47 AM
VERY NICE!!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 22, 2021, 06:33:49 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 21, 2021, 04:01:41 PM
Today I aged the faux ivory grips I received yesterday for my umarex colt SAA.

Heres the nice cream color they start out as.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y90gjxsp/20210520-171534.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgRDN5yj)

There are many ways to age them, but you have to keep something in mind.
In my opinion you don't want to go heavily aging the grips if you've got the nickel finish pistol that's probably not going to age and wear much itself.
I have seen a few people go full on John Wayne with the grips, and the grips themselves looked okay but they just didn't go well with the nickel style version that they have.
My method of choice happens to be the fastest easiest method, and I think it's probably the best method to use if your pistol has the nickel stylecfinish.

I just went over the grips with some #0000 steel wool to knock the sheen down a hair and give a bit of randomness to the surface,  then a few rumblings in of some warmed / slightly melted ( i keep a lighter in my boot care kit ) brown shoe polish and you're good to go.
I I'm you could probably get a darker look with even more coats.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4SRBfKc/20210521-114526.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G9XTc8xB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/28rWZmJc/20210521-114546.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z323mmqK)

I think they came out pretty well, if not looking like aged ivory at least like some natural cow or camel bone.


Btw this may be more of a superficial dying,  but I can assure you it's not gonna leech off onto your hands.

Those look great!
 I have heard/read in the past of using wet coffee grounds when trying to age (real) antler and  bone.
I'll have to remember shoe polish.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on May 22, 2021, 06:53:15 PM
+1

That looks great.

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 22, 2021, 08:49:25 PM
Shot one shot out of my liberty shooting a 18.13 grain pellet over the chrony. 1127 fps. Shot a avs 26 grain slug at 1011 fps. giving me around 55 for with a 2300 psi reg set.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 22, 2021, 09:26:04 PM
 Did a quick scope swap on my .25 pistol/carbine, sight in  with my .25 cal wadcutters cast in tin. Finally opened my bargain targets, painted one up for testing soon as the temps are dropping to nice levels , if the skeeters have not hatched that is , may start a camp fire  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 23, 2021, 01:03:29 AM
Got my arse handed to me trying to shoot 5M off hand pistol. ::)
Not the arrow but the Indian.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on May 23, 2021, 08:41:56 AM
How could you miss at 5 meters with that rig. It looks like that pistol should never miss the bull
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 23, 2021, 08:59:52 AM
The pistol doesn't.... the shooter does.  ;)

If there was any way to miss the bull, I could find it last night.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on May 23, 2021, 03:03:20 PM
 ;) LOL I think we all have those days when it happens to me I put the toys away and go for a bike ride
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 23, 2021, 05:34:19 PM
Cleaned up the co2 cap of my 180 with a small triangle file.

Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/SK6Lf960/20210523-115934.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McGjWv3t)

After
(https://i.postimg.cc/BZVFDprL/20210523-124158.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtjtCN4M)

Of course it's hard to go from that to looking new again,  but it certainly looks much better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 23, 2021, 05:35:54 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 22, 2021, 06:33:49 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 21, 2021, 04:01:41 PM
Today I aged the faux ivory grips I received yesterday for my umarex colt SAA.

Heres the nice cream color they start out as.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y90gjxsp/20210520-171534.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgRDN5yj)

There are many ways to age them, but you have to keep something in mind.
In my opinion you don't want to go heavily aging the grips if you've got the nickel finish pistol that's probably not going to age and wear much itself.
I have seen a few people go full on John Wayne with the grips, and the grips themselves looked okay but they just didn't go well with the nickel style version that they have.
My method of choice happens to be the fastest easiest method, and I think it's probably the best method to use if your pistol has the nickel stylecfinish.

I just went over the grips with some #0000 steel wool to knock the sheen down a hair and give a bit of randomness to the surface,  then a few rumblings in of some warmed / slightly melted ( i keep a lighter in my boot care kit ) brown shoe polish and you're good to go.
I I'm you could probably get a darker look with even more coats.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4SRBfKc/20210521-114526.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G9XTc8xB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/28rWZmJc/20210521-114546.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z323mmqK)

I think they came out pretty well, if not looking like aged ivory at least like some natural cow or camel bone.


Btw this may be more of a superficial dying,  but I can assure you it's not gonna leech off onto your hands.

Those look great!
 I have heard/read in the past of using wet coffee grounds when trying to age (real) antler and  bone.
I'll have to remember shoe polish.
Thanks.
It was very easy, quick, and works well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on May 23, 2021, 08:19:56 PM
Had a party of sorts, must have taken down at least 20 squirrels.
They are fast, they don't stop for long, they cagey, and these old eyes I have can't re-sight on them fast enough... but have them stop for a look see and Wham Bam... !

I go outside now and don't see any squirrels running around, they rest of them must have moved out... LoL !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on May 24, 2021, 06:21:59 AM
After playing with my new V10 I got out the old Crossman 2300 T that I got years ago from the custom shop and played with it, I had forgot how accurate it was.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonah on May 24, 2021, 07:37:13 AM
bamtam5s, looks great.  Put some cold blue on it and it will really look nice.

Now if I just had a 180, I'd probably have to fix the cap also.  Why do people think a pair of pliers is the way to unscrew the cap?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 24, 2021, 10:24:25 AM
Quote from: Jonah on May 24, 2021, 07:37:13 AM
bamtam5s, looks great.  Put some cold blue on it and it will really look nice.

Now if I just had a 180, I'd probably have to fix the cap also.  Why do people think a pair of pliers is the way to unscrew the cap?
Already cold blued it.

I'm not sure why it would have ever been tightened that much anyways since the cap doesn't pierce the cartridge and doesn't actually need to be that tight.
Maybe when it started leaking that's what they thought it needed ?

If I had to use pliers I'd use some penetrating oil and wrap a piece of leather around it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 24, 2021, 08:01:21 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 23, 2021, 05:34:19 PM
Cleaned up the co2 cap of my 180 with a small triangle file.

Before
(https://i.postimg.cc/SK6Lf960/20210523-115934.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McGjWv3t)

After
(https://i.postimg.cc/BZVFDprL/20210523-124158.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtjtCN4M)

Of course it's hard to go from that to looking new again,  but it certainly looks much better.
Looks great.  I've done something similar,  I know how long that took. Labor of love. Good job.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 25, 2021, 02:18:38 PM
Cleaned & oiled my new M1A/M14 and shot it in a video the other day. Shot it again yesterday with different pellets. Then gave the stock a third coat of Tru-Oil just a lil bit ago. Shoots pretty good, but I need to sharpen my eye with peep sights again. Been awhile, but put a smile on my face. Shootin' and hand-rolled cigars...oh yeah!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/CEVYH0.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnCEVYH0j)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on May 25, 2021, 05:40:27 PM
Did the Daisy 880 trigger shim mod on my 901 and cut the pull weight in half at least.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2021, 05:49:09 PM
The Gyrotrac is done on my new permission and my neighbor invited me to tour the trails he had made.  Just too cool for words!  Over a mile of ATV ready trails through the Titi swamp and flatwoods.  Forty aces of rabbits, bobcats, coyote, armadillo, coons and squirrels!  An airgunner’s paradise.  Somebody pinch me!  I must be dreaming. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 25, 2021, 06:11:58 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2021, 05:49:09 PM
The Gyrotrac is done on my new permission and my neighbor invited me to tour the trails he had made.  Just too cool for words!  Over a mile of ATV ready trails through the Titi swamp and flatwoods.  Forty aces of rabbits, bobcats, coyote, armadillo, coons and squirrels!  An airgunner’s paradise.  Somebody pinch me!  I must be dreaming. ;D

That’s awesome, Carter! I love walking cut-trails like that. Take your time, enjoy the sights, not a care in the world. It’s been a long time since I’ve had place like that to roam.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2021, 06:20:02 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 25, 2021, 06:11:58 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 25, 2021, 05:49:09 PM
The Gyrotrac is done on my new permission and my neighbor invited me to tour the trails he had made.  Just too cool for words!  Over a mile of ATV ready trails through the Titi swamp and flatwoods.  Forty aces of rabbits, bobcats, coyote, armadillo, coons and squirrels!  An airgunner’s paradise.  Somebody pinch me!  I must be dreaming. ;D

That’s awesome, Carter! I love walking cut-trails like that. Take your time, enjoy the sights, not a care in the world. It’s been a long time since I’ve had place like that to roam.
Thank you.  I feel incredibly blessed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on May 25, 2021, 06:40:06 PM
Made targets from lightly used paper plates for the range!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on May 25, 2021, 11:08:33 PM
I shot my 30S' and R7 over the weekend through Monday.  I took out my peep-sighted HW50S for a few shots this morning.  After shooting my petite 30S' and R7, the 50 S felt like a bazooka.  I love my HW's!

Tomorrow, Lord willin', I'm gonna' shoot my 97K and Diana 34 a bit.  Heck fire, I may even break out Grosse fraulein, FWB Sport, for a bit.  All this during/after lawn fertilizing and mower washing, you reckon?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 26, 2021, 02:02:52 PM
When I did the video for my M1A/M14 .22 underlever, I tested it with Gamo Rockets @ 14.39gr. Since the video was running a bit long, I waited until the next day to test fire the H&N Baracuda Greens @ 12.65gr. Here are the targets;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/CEVYH0.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnCEVYH0j)
  Gamo rocket .22, 14.39gr;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/1um8wb.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn1um8wbj)
  The next day, with H&N Baracuda Greens, 12.65gr .22. Two nearly on top of each other in the bull's eye;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/4GcMty.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po4GcMtyj)
  I'll be testing the Crosman CPHP's today, 6 shots like the Baracuda Greens.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on May 28, 2021, 04:34:35 PM
Cleaned some heavy lead build up that was filling in about a half inch of riffling. Put about 100 rounds through it and foolishly tweaked my scope around.
So today I’m going to get zeroed in @30 yards and have some fun with new targets.

Targets ideas: I up-cycled my kids rubber toys and these things are practically self healing! I’ve shot each of these toys at least a few dozen times and look at the lack of damage!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 29, 2021, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on May 14, 2021, 07:07:28 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 14, 2021, 12:52:33 AM
Hours ago, I showed my neighbor and his college boy son my toys  ;D

He is a police major and the current deputy chief of the ABQ Police Dept., and he was overwhelmed by the looks of my "BB guns"  ;D

He had no idea that airguns have come a long2x way, lol!

I told him about the Daystate electronic guns and their capability at a hundred yards and more  ;D

He was also shocked at the prices of these toys, lol!
I hope you informed him, that your ag stable, is not the typical airgunners' stable. It's like showing a working class stiff, from a 3rd world country, a garage full of super cars  ;)

Ak, ak  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 29, 2021, 01:05:39 PM
I assembled and shot my LW 1701P barrel at 25 yards and was surprised of the grouping--not pellet on pellet  >:(

Upon scrutiny, the crown has 2 burrs that I can see  ;D

I will call Crosman or maybe just fix it myself (https://i.imgur.com/xlcflD8.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 29, 2021, 04:55:50 PM
I got this nicer condition stock in for my 180 yesterday as a backup plan if I wasn't happy with the refinish job on it's original stock.
(https://i.postimg.cc/GpCs2xPL/20210528-143713.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmsdc814)

I started on the stock and today I finished it.

Heres a before.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxQGC6nH/20210307-173228.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/svg00Jzr)
And after
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZS8FvHD/20210529-122703.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vdh4ZQ4q)

I decided not to go too crazy with it, after scraping and sanding I gave it a little stain then a few coats of BLO and beeswax.
For the stain I darkened some gun stock with some black walnut so I could get a little more of a result in just a couple quick coats.

Just something to make a gun I'm going to use without babying look a bit more presentable,  the wood on these isn't that great but it deserves better than the thick finish it had that was hiding a lot of the grain.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 29, 2021, 05:23:26 PM
 it's nice to see the grain. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 29, 2021, 05:25:44 PM
  For me, I had the chance to go down in back and blast a soup can with the Chinese B1 I worked on after Christmas.
 Puts holes in the can!
(more potent than I had thought)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on May 29, 2021, 06:27:23 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 29, 2021, 05:25:44 PM
  For me, I had the chance to go down in back and blast a soup can with the Chinese B1 I worked on after Christmas.
 Puts holes in the can!
(more potent than I had thought)

Yeah! Take that, you dirty soup can!

Did it manage to penetrate both sides?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 29, 2021, 08:00:40 PM
 Through one side, dented the other.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 29, 2021, 08:18:29 PM
Some chickens, pigs and turkeys at 20, 25, 30 and 35 yds with my R7.

R7 .177 (Holdover experiment)
Shooting FTT 4.52 / 8.64 gr pellets
HAWKE AIRMAX 2-7X32AO

My R7 is shooting dead on at 15 yd 
A tiny tad low at 20 yds
1/2 mil dot holdover at 25 yds
3/4 mil dot holdover at 30 yds
1-1/2 mil dot holdover at 35 yds

I was shooting salvaged pellets from a MidwayUSA delivery. I had straightened the skirts on about 100 pellets and those were the pellets I shot today in my R7.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on May 29, 2021, 08:27:42 PM
Cast, sized and powder coated some .25 wadcutters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 29, 2021, 11:43:37 PM
Selective tree cutting on my land has been complete for a couple months so I finally got around to figuring where to lay out my new 50 yard range.  Maybe I'll run it out to 100 but I really don't feel like walking the extra 50 yards.   Now I have to finish the brush cleanup.   That'll give me something to do for a while.  If I do the 100 yard range, I can work on the N.U.A.H.   But if I wanted to do that, I'd have to get an appropriate rifle.   Guess I'll ponder that for a while.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on May 30, 2021, 12:25:57 AM
Quote from: EdinGa on May 29, 2021, 08:27:42 PM
Cast, sized and powder coated some .25 wadcutters.

Wow those look uniform. Well done!

What do you use them for, Target, hunting, or competition shooting?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on May 30, 2021, 12:27:38 AM
So now what?  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on May 30, 2021, 12:28:20 AM
Don't answer, I know what's next ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on May 30, 2021, 08:19:48 AM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on May 30, 2021, 12:25:57 AM
Quote from: EdinGa on May 29, 2021, 08:27:42 PM
Cast, sized and powder coated some .25 wadcutters.

Wow those look uniform. Well done!

What do you use them for, Target, hunting, or competition shooting?

Just plinking and accuracy testing right now. I'm setting my .25 Diana Bandit up for bird feeder patrol once I get everything dialed in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 30, 2021, 10:17:58 AM
Quote from: jmoronic on May 30, 2021, 12:27:38 AM
So now what?  ;D
Early 880 or some variant right ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 30, 2021, 01:36:34 PM
Quote from: EdinGa on May 29, 2021, 08:27:42 PM
Cast, sized and powder coated some .25 wadcutters.
Way cool!  Let us know how those shoot.  I’m ready to start casting for my .25 Hatsan Striker.  Since it is a sub 30 yard gun that I use for snakes, I think some heavy wad cutters would be perfect.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 30, 2021, 01:50:37 PM
Staring at the latest adjustable Marauder rifle stocks (different stippling designs) in walnut:



(https://i.imgur.com/1CkmIvS.jpg?2)

(https://i.imgur.com/4cda5Me.jpg?1)


Must be from Turkey, as both look very similar to the Cayden's stock  ;D




Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on May 30, 2021, 06:22:51 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 30, 2021, 10:17:58 AM
Quote from: jmoronic on May 30, 2021, 12:27:38 AM
So now what?  ;D
Early 880 or some variant right ?

Yes, it is my 922, it is time to rebuild.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 30, 2021, 07:45:45 PM
After church my wife went to spend the afternoon with one her best friends whose going through a bad divorce.  I straightened up and reorganized my range box (it holds everything I use on my range, from paper target, target dots, tripods, tools, bags, etc). And also some touch painting on my spinner racks etc. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 30, 2021, 08:46:23 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 30, 2021, 07:45:45 PM
After church my wife went to spend the afternoon with one her best friends whose going through a bad divorce.  I straightened up and reorganized my range box (it holds everything I use on my range, from paper target, target dots, tripods, tools, bags, etc). And also some touch painting on my spinner racks etc.

We got to shoot some, but my little shooting partner wanted to learn how to spray paint, in between shooting. I got a trigger handle attachment for rattle cans and Ayrabella painted the silhouettes. She also wanted to paint them different colors so we used Blaze Orange, Neon Green, Gloss Red and Tractor Orange. I think she got the knack of it pretty quick.  ;) I brushed on the Rustoleum Yellow on the spinners & such. Tomorrow we’re planning on shooting most of the day.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: John4861 on May 30, 2021, 08:51:15 PM
Bought some more pellets at a distant BIG BOX STORE that we just happened to be driving by. They were out of Co2 though, bummer. Found a few other trinkets and all was well with the world for a while.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 30, 2021, 09:58:28 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 30, 2021, 01:50:37 PM
Staring at the latest adjustable Marauder rifle stocks (different stippling designs) in walnut:



(https://i.imgur.com/1CkmIvS.jpg?2)

(https://i.imgur.com/4cda5Me.jpg?1)


Must be from Turkey, as both look very similar to the Cayden's stock  ;D





[/quote
Dang thet is purty!
Cain’t Wait to see you work your magic on it Mr. Rick.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on May 30, 2021, 10:00:48 PM
Freshened up my targets with paint and such yesterday and shot the snot out of them today!

I took my 1322 OEM front sights off and drilled a tiny hole through tip of the sight for the fiber optic rods I have in the mail. Struggled to get the pin back in, just like everyone said I would haha. I think I will find a screw to replace the pin, next time I take it off.

Now I’m going to wash a few tins of pellets and set them out to dry overnight. Tomorrow I shall lube the cleaned pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 30, 2021, 10:05:52 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 30, 2021, 09:58:28 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 30, 2021, 01:50:37 PM
Staring at the latest adjustable Marauder rifle stocks (different stippling designs) in walnut:



(https://i.imgur.com/1CkmIvS.jpg?2)

(https://i.imgur.com/4cda5Me.jpg?1)


Must be from Turkey, as both look very similar to the Cayden's stock  ;D





[/quote
Dang thet is purty!
Cain’t Wait to see you work your magic on it Mr. Rick.


Not mine. Mr. Carter  ;D

I just copied the image from somewhere.

Crosman says they will be using these stocks for their MRODs  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on May 30, 2021, 10:06:48 PM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on May 30, 2021, 10:00:48 PM
Freshened up my targets with paint and such yesterday and shot the snot out of them today!

I took my 1322 OEM front sights off and drilled a tiny hole through tip of the sight for the fiber optic rods I have in the mail. Struggled to get the pin back in, just like everyone said I would haha. I think I will find a screw to replace the pin, next time I take it off.

Now I’m going to wash a few tins of pellets and set them out to dry overnight. Tomorrow I shall lube the cleaned pellets.

Some times I wonder how people that don't shoot airguns think about all of the things we do to hit the target.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on May 30, 2021, 10:11:11 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 30, 2021, 08:46:23 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 30, 2021, 07:45:45 PM
After church my wife went to spend the afternoon with one her best friends whose going through a bad divorce.  I straightened up and reorganized my range box (it holds everything I use on my range, from paper target, target dots, tripods, tools, bags, etc). And also some touch painting on my spinner racks etc.

We got to shoot some, but my little shooting partner wanted to learn how to spray paint, in between shooting. I got a trigger handle attachment for rattle cans and Ayrabella painted the silhouettes. She also wanted to paint them different colors so we used Blaze Orange, Neon Green, Gloss Red and Tractor Orange. I think she got the knack of it pretty quick.  ;) I brushed on the Rustoleum Yellow on the spinners & such. Tomorrow we’re planning on shooting most of the day.  8)
Fantastic John. Tell her I like her choice of colors. 

It looks like we both had the same idea about refreshing our metal reactive targets.

You're indeed blessed to have a little shooting buddy to help.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 31, 2021, 12:10:50 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 30, 2021, 10:11:11 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on May 30, 2021, 08:46:23 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on May 30, 2021, 07:45:45 PM
After church my wife went to spend the afternoon with one her best friends whose going through a bad divorce.  I straightened up and reorganized my range box (it holds everything I use on my range, from paper target, target dots, tripods, tools, bags, etc). And also some touch painting on my spinner racks etc.

We got to shoot some, but my little shooting partner wanted to learn how to spray paint, in between shooting. I got a trigger handle attachment for rattle cans and Ayrabella painted the silhouettes. She also wanted to paint them different colors so we used Blaze Orange, Neon Green, Gloss Red and Tractor Orange. I think she got the knack of it pretty quick.  ;) I brushed on the Rustoleum Yellow on the spinners & such. Tomorrow we’re planning on shooting most of the day.  8)
Fantastic John. Tell her I like her choice of colors. 

It looks like we both had the same idea about refreshing our metal reactive targets.

You're indeed blessed to have a little shooting buddy to help.

Yes Sir, blessed indeed! She admonished me for not having any blue paint, haha! She was happy with what I had on hand anyhow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 31, 2021, 02:59:22 PM
  Swapping scopes around again, re sighting. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: John4861 on May 31, 2021, 03:18:36 PM
Quote from: jmoronic on May 30, 2021, 10:06:48 PM
Some times I wonder how people that don't shoot airguns think about all of the things we do to hit the target.

Having spent over 30 years in the powder end of the business, I have found that most "outsiders" have no clue what sort of world it is they are trying to enter.  A few study up on things a little bit, but those dogs are a rare breed, and they don't hunt. Woof!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 31, 2021, 04:14:42 PM
Quote from: John4861 on May 31, 2021, 03:18:36 PM
Quote from: jmoronic on May 30, 2021, 10:06:48 PM
Some times I wonder how people that don't shoot airguns think about all of the things we do to hit the target.

Having spent over 30 years in the powder end of the business, I have found that most "outsiders" have no clue what sort of world it is they are trying to enter.  A few study up on things a little bit, but those dogs are a rare breed, and they don't hunt. Woof!

Most probably think of a red rider and pop cans at least that's my thought on it.

I once took my kral into the LGS the guy was like oh a bb gun then when I opened the case he was like what the.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 31, 2021, 08:50:37 PM
I live for those moments...
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jmoronic on June 04, 2021, 11:04:09 PM
I'm getting one of my two 880's cleaned up and ready to re-seal
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: John4861 on June 04, 2021, 11:39:42 PM
Scoped and zeroed the Flash....

(https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/194676446_10218056931007512_56873088181849856_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=dbeb18&_nc_ohc=TkDRHr3GiWEAX-tJVil&tn=TZ7S_C3-zaC_Ykwz&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=1f4de8c7bf7905a0beab0069875dcd1e&oe=60E0B697)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on June 05, 2021, 10:14:10 PM
Made myself a new bullet trap, used a 12 gallon tote and two bags of rubber mulch and zip tied the lid on, set it on my bench and shoot a .177, .22, .25, .30, .357, and my .457 into to see if they would penetrate it and it stopped them all. This will be easy to reclaim the lead, just dump it in a large tube and fill with water and let the lead settle to the bottom.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on June 06, 2021, 02:28:45 PM
As posted in another post to two, I have had a vendetta on the ground squirrels in my area, they just got to plentiful, and too many shallow tunnels which I have been starting to break through on my Walkabouts !
So, I started eliminating them or so I thought.
I have been lucky, took out over two dozen so far, don't see them around, so I'm thinking I'm doing a good job... but about a week ago which I have been trying to get a good shot on, I saw one this AM... "dun... dun... da", I got the Armada out, I had to sneak out of the house, not to disturb it, and got a shot off.  I got a report that said, "I hit it", but as squirrels do, after the hit it took off running, I attempted for the first time to shoot it on the run, I got two shots off both very close to in line but the little "B" was just a head of the hit.

I couldn't see the little "B" after that but I am hoping the hit was a fatal hit, I didn't go check it out , I'm still in the PJs, but...  I consider the shots fired good training for leading the prey, and I got close enough for a first on the run try.

So I'm back to checking for the Squirrels, the Rabbits are starting to get plentiful, not sure where I'm going with them but as long as they stay out of the immediate backyard I may let them be for this year.

The Armada, after putting 800-1000 rounds through it has started to shoot straighter, more accurate, and getting more fun to shoot as time goes on.   My Son-n-Law and another friend are coming over tonight to shoot some pellets into the back field, we will see if there is enough squirrels around for the picking !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on June 06, 2021, 04:43:35 PM
Mounted a red dot on top of my Air Venturi V10, this thing is accurate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on June 06, 2021, 04:49:23 PM
Installed a pic rail on gauntlet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 06, 2021, 06:46:25 PM
Off to the races today let me tell ya. I bought an AEA 30 cal Challenger standard this morning and then followed it up with a 1/2x20 adapter from DonnyFL and a Tac Vector 10x44 Marksman scope! Plus I shot a squirrel with my lower powered Gen1 25cal Marauder after I re-sighted it in, after cleaning the barrel yesterday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 07, 2021, 01:44:57 PM
 I have tried ALL morning to reach a human being at Daisy, to place an order. :o
 Gave up at this point for the lunch hour.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 07, 2021, 01:46:45 PM
This morning, I spoke with a gentleman who has a "Squirrel Problem".  That is something I can help him with!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 07, 2021, 03:17:33 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on June 07, 2021, 01:46:45 PM
This morning, I spoke with a gentleman who has a "Squirrel Problem".  That is something I can help him with!

That is great, Mike!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 07, 2021, 06:50:59 PM
After before tune chrony strings, I have 19Sheridan57's Webley Valuemax .20 caliber half torn down on my work mat to do some tweaking for the gentleman :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on June 07, 2021, 09:43:21 PM
Ordered 3 sets of the spinner targets in the bargain gate. Excited to add them to the range.

Speaking of the range! After shooting, I cleaned up, painted and placed some new targets.

Shot a gamo break barrel in .177, glock 19 co2 BB gun and my Crosman 1322
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 07, 2021, 10:04:44 PM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on June 07, 2021, 09:43:21 PM
Ordered 3 sets of the spinner targets in the bargain gate. Excited to add them to the range.

Speaking of the range! After shooting, I cleaned up, painted and placed some new targets.

Shot a gamo break barrel in .177, glock 19 co2 BB gun and my Crosman 1322

Not a bad setup you got there, Austin!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 08, 2021, 09:17:44 PM
 started over on my 853c stock. Sanded it all the way down to bare wood again; this time NO stain, just the Tung oil.
 Parts of it had come out way too dark, looks better lighter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on June 08, 2021, 09:28:12 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 07, 2021, 10:04:44 PM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on June 07, 2021, 09:43:21 PM
Ordered 3 sets of the spinner targets in the bargain gate. Excited to add them to the range.

Speaking of the range! After shooting, I cleaned up, painted and placed some new targets.

Shot a gamo break barrel in .177, glock 19 co2 BB gun and my Crosman 1322

Not a bad setup you got there, Austin!
Thanks Jack! I really like your setup, beautiful area.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 08, 2021, 11:16:10 PM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on June 08, 2021, 09:28:12 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 07, 2021, 10:04:44 PM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on June 07, 2021, 09:43:21 PM
Ordered 3 sets of the spinner targets in the bargain gate. Excited to add them to the range.

Speaking of the range! After shooting, I cleaned up, painted and placed some new targets.

Shot a gamo break barrel in .177, glock 19 co2 BB gun and my Crosman 1322

Not a bad setup you got there, Austin!
Thanks Jack! I really like your setup, beautiful area.
Thank you, Sir… I set the spinners up this morning before I left for work. Can’t wait til Saturday!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on June 09, 2021, 06:55:04 AM
Took a Hatsan 95 Vortex, A Crosman Vantage NP, a Springfield Armory MIA, an RWS LP-8, an Air Venturi V-10, and a Webley Nemesis out to the outdoor range to shoot metal spinners and beverage cans. Had the best luck with the Hatsan, Crosman, and the Webley, but I haven't totally zeroed in the other airguns yet, so that's probably the reason.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 09, 2021, 09:22:31 AM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on June 07, 2021, 09:43:21 PM
Ordered 3 sets of the spinner targets in the bargain gate. Excited to add them to the range.

Speaking of the range! After shooting, I cleaned up, painted and placed some new targets.

Shot a gamo break barrel in .177, glock 19 co2 BB gun and my Crosman 1322
Nice range set up. I appears to be on a hill side is that correct? If so, Have you noticed how much holdover you need at 50 yrds vs shooting on level ground?
I shoot off my patio to 60 yds. It's at a slight grade but I can't tell any difference.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 09, 2021, 02:43:14 PM
 finished up on my 853c stock. I had sanded it all down in the beginning, (even saved the decal!)and tried a darker stain. Put it all back together, and it just wasn't working for me. So all back down to bare wood again, finer and finer grits, and this time just the Tung oil, no stain.

 Found some adhesive and mounted the decal back on.


     Here's original:
(http://i.imgur.com/ccAOjx6.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ccAOjx6)

stained:
(http://i.imgur.com/zexA7jW.jpg) (https://imgur.com/zexA7jW)

Finish:
(http://i.imgur.com/0kWcEyf.jpg) (https://imgur.com/0kWcEyf)

Been trying different scopes, too. ::) ;D

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 09, 2021, 03:50:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kK73wdN.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on June 10, 2021, 03:42:06 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 09, 2021, 09:22:31 AM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on June 07, 2021, 09:43:21 PM
Ordered 3 sets of the spinner targets in the bargain gate. Excited to add them to the range.

Speaking of the range! After shooting, I cleaned up, painted and placed some new targets.

Shot a gamo break barrel in .177, glock 19 co2 BB gun and my Crosman 1322
Nice range set up. I appears to be on a hill side is that correct? If so, Have you noticed how much holdover you need at 50 yrds vs shooting on level ground?
I shoot off my patio to 60 yds. It's at a slight grade but I can't tell any difference.

My range is up hill but when standing and shooting g from bipod sticks, it is pretty level out to 20 yards. 30 yards is only about 1-2 foot elevation change above the 20yards. 40yards is closer to 4-5 feet higher than 20yard and 50yards is only 1 foot higher than the 40yard spot.
So the angles aren’t too steep and I have not noticed a difference in shot placement. I’m sure there is a small change but the research I did on it was based on real bullets of different calibers and velocities. Test showed level shots and then uphill and downhill. The results showed a very minuscule change in the drop of the bullet.

Some day I want to set a few targets up at the bottom of the hill and stand at the top to shoot. See if I noticed anything
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 10, 2021, 04:08:52 PM
That's one awesome looking gun Richard. Very nice. I took off work early to hopefully catch fed ex but I was two and a half hours late. I will run down there tonight and get my AEA Challenger . Now if ups would show up with the scope I bought for it that time would pass a lot quicker!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on June 10, 2021, 04:52:20 PM
Sighted-in my Diana LP-8 and Air Venturi V10 Match at short range.

I'll increase the distance and make any necessary adjustments another time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rocketman2021 on June 10, 2021, 08:00:53 PM
I shot an object about 120 yards in the salt water ( complete tin-@@@ )
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on June 10, 2021, 09:02:37 PM
Starting thinking SCOPE for the Armada today !

Not sure, thinking someone in the 36mm range, variable magnification.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on June 10, 2021, 09:06:10 PM
Hit an 8 inch pan 3 out of 4 times at 85 yards shooting 10.5 CPUMs with my Diana Stormrider propped against a tree.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on June 10, 2021, 10:39:44 PM
Altered a new set of spinner targets (from bargain gate) to allow my .177 to flip all 4 paddles at 40 yards. Even flips for my stock 1322 at 20yards.

Then got my .22 gamo break barrel out and lit the range up!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: John4861 on June 10, 2021, 10:50:47 PM
Sorted pellets and put them in sealed containers by caliber; nothing wrong with a grab and go box depending which gun case is needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 11, 2021, 06:39:55 PM
Went through my vintage guns and packed 7 rifles and 2 pistols for Findlay "Toys that shoot" airgun show tomorrow.
 Some are NFS , just for display... but if someone steps up and makes me a good offer "everything has it's price".  ::)
That is exactly why I did NOT pack my FWB 300S, Beeman R10 Deluxe.20, nor my mint Sheridan "C" I got from Bill (Avator).
Neither of those I could ever replace, even at twice the price today what I paid for them back then, so it is not worth the temptation.
I am having second thoughts on the model "F" with the Mac 1 bulk fill adapter for the same reason.... It is minty and you rarely see them, let alone this nice.
 If someone wants to cough up some serious coin, I may take it, but I will never be able to find another like it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 11, 2021, 09:02:22 PM
Quote from: bear air on June 10, 2021, 04:08:52 PM
That's one awesome looking gun Richard. Very nice. I took off work early to hopefully catch fed ex but I was two and a half hours late. I will run down there tonight and get my AEA Challenger . Now if ups would show up with the scope I bought for it that time would pass a lot quicker!

Thank you, sir  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on June 12, 2021, 03:21:16 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 11, 2021, 06:39:55 PM
Went through my vintage guns and packed 7 rifles and 2 pistols for Findlay "Toys that shoot" airgun show tomorrow.
 Some are NFS , just for display... but if someone steps up and makes me a good offer "everything has it's price".  ::)
That is exactly why I did NOT pack my FWB 300S, Beeman R10 Deluxe.20, nor my mint Sheridan "C" I got from Bill (Avator).
Neither of those I could ever replace, even at twice the price today what I paid for them back then, so it is not worth the temptation.
I am having second thoughts on the model "F" with the Mac 1 bulk fill adapter for the same reason.... It is minty and you rarely see them, let alone this nice.
 If someone wants to cough up some serious coin, I may take it, but I will never be able to find another like it.


Noooo.... Please, please... Leave this "F" as it is  :D

You will regret it, adding the bulk fill adapter. Else you can better sell it me  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 12, 2021, 07:44:32 AM
Rudy, I meant I was having second thoughts on taking it.
 It has had the Mac1 bulk fill adapter since 2017.
Curious as to why would you think I'd regret it... Is there a hidden danger to damaging the gun I am not aware of?
I still have the original cap and rod and it can easily be returned to original, similar to changing a CO2 cart.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on June 12, 2021, 07:53:20 AM
Ah, right, I did not know you can still keep it in the original state though...

I thought that a modification on this gorgeous "F" should be needed, for adding the adapter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 12, 2021, 08:13:59 AM
Thank you sir,
 You're right, if that were the case I would have never done it.
Why they made these gas-hogs only take one cart is a mystery to me, the dual cart engineering similar to the (older) 160 was well known by then.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on June 12, 2021, 09:39:49 AM
Spent several hours shooting the 2240 over the chrony and ended up after some adjusting with 15 good shots averaging 500 fps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 12, 2021, 10:15:09 AM
Nixed Findlay and not real happy about it.
 Just not feeling "Up to par" to make the 4 hour truck ride.
So instead, I will unpack my vintage guns and 'choot 'em since my calendar was clear for today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on June 12, 2021, 10:34:40 AM
Working on my 100 yard range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 12, 2021, 11:15:01 AM
 So... I set op the "plinking range" variety of targets from 10-35 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 14, 2021, 04:27:15 PM
  Re sealed my Daisy Powerline 853c! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 14, 2021, 08:48:00 PM
Unboxed and scoped the 2nd of 2 392s. Began the break in process and finding the right pellet. So far it likes heavy stuff. Looks like these might be some sweet truck and camp guns. Eventually they will both have a Williams peep. One already does.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 14, 2021, 10:59:59 PM
Today I spent 1/2 hour in the "new guys" office at work at the end of the day.
 He belongs on "Duck Dynasty" and a "Powder burner" who is disgruntled with the current cost of ammo. ::)

"Hello Dustin, I am 'Hoosier Daddy'... let me introduce you to air guns, here are some of mine.. Pic, Pic, Pic..."
 "I get 500 shots for under $15"
"This is the link to GTA..... Drop in sometime. "


I have two guns of complete polar opposites he has not seen pics of, (the HW98 and my Home brew 2060) loaded it the truck, to show him what they can do tomorrow...  8)


 :-*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 14, 2021, 11:18:58 PM
Just shot one gopher.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 15, 2021, 07:57:26 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 14, 2021, 10:59:59 PM
Today I spent 1/2 hour in the "new guys" office at work at the end of the day.
 He belongs on "Duck Dynasty" and a "Powder burner" who is disgruntled with the current cost of ammo. ::)

"Hello Dustin, I am 'Hoosier Daddy'... let me introduce you to air guns, here are some of mine.. Pic, Pic, Pic..."
 "I get 500 shots for under $15"
"This is the link to GTA..... Drop in sometime. "


I have two guns of complete polar opposites he has not seen pics of, (the HW98 and my Home brew 2060) loaded it the truck, to show him what they can do tomorrow...  8)


 :-*



Aha!  An Enabler!  lol ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 15, 2021, 04:13:37 PM
I sent a box to Florida. Hopefully the gentleman receiving it is happy with what's inside it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 15, 2021, 05:55:15 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 14, 2021, 10:59:59 PM
Today I spent 1/2 hour in the "new guys" office at work at the end of the day.
 He belongs on "Duck Dynasty" and a "Powder burner" who is disgruntled with the current cost of ammo. ::)

"Hello Dustin, I am 'Hoosier Daddy'... let me introduce you to air guns, here are some of mine.. Pic, Pic, Pic..."
 "I get 500 shots for under $15"
"This is the link to GTA..... Drop in sometime. "


I have two guns of complete polar opposites he has not seen pics of, (the HW98 and my Home brew 2060) loaded it the truck, to show him what they can do tomorrow...  8)


 :-*

It went perfect according to plan.
 He associated "air rifles" with a Red Rider.
Was amazed the 2060 started from a L.W. barrel purchase and had evolved into a complete gun off "boutique" parts available "on line".
 But then I puled out the HW98 and watched his eyes lit up.
I explained the HW-98 was in production since the '80s and Doc Beeman R-11 (yadda-yadda), and still available today.
IMHO the finest Springer to be had.
 He picked it up... "Whoa... that has some weight" he said... "and a Bull Barrel on an air gun?"
I smiled

Then he shouldered it.
His body structure and mine are almost identical, so the cheek riser and butt pad adjustments were very close.
 Then I saw the smile creep across his face. ;)
"Wow, now I get it, SOLID... and who makes this?... and how much would one cost?

At that point I knew I had him hooked.

He says he doesn't need another hobby and handed it back... but I know the seed is planted.  :D ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 15, 2021, 07:05:19 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 15, 2021, 05:55:15 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 14, 2021, 10:59:59 PM
Today I spent 1/2 hour in the "new guys" office at work at the end of the day.
 He belongs on "Duck Dynasty" and a "Powder burner" who is disgruntled with the current cost of ammo. ::)

"Hello Dustin, I am 'Hoosier Daddy'... let me introduce you to air guns, here are some of mine.. Pic, Pic, Pic..."
 "I get 500 shots for under $15"
"This is the link to GTA..... Drop in sometime. "


I have two guns of complete polar opposites he has not seen pics of, (the HW98 and my Home brew 2060) loaded it the truck, to show him what they can do tomorrow...  8)


 :-*

It went perfect according to plan.
 He associated "air rifles" with a Red Rider.
Was amazed the 2060 started from a L.W. barrel purchase and had evolved into a complete gun off "boutique" parts available "on line".
 But then I puled out the HW98 and watched his eyes lit up.
I explained the HW-98 was in production since the '80s and Doc Beeman R-11 (yadda-yadda), and still available today.
IMHO the finest Springer to be had.
 He picked it up... "Whoa... that has some weight" he said... "and a Bull Barrel on an air gun?"
I smiled

Then he shouldered it.
His body structure and mine are almost identical, so the cheek riser and butt pad adjustments were very close.
 Then I saw the smile creep across his face. ;)
"Wow, now I get it, SOLID... and who makes this?... and how much would one cost?

At that point I knew I had him hooked.

He says he doesn't need another hobby and handed it back... but I know the seed is planted.  :D ;D


”And I prayed the lord would deliver another one into my hands.”  Rudyard Kipling.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 15, 2021, 07:27:11 PM
 I so well know the song n dance, tell a PB guy about an 800 FPE airgun , and they have to bring up some over powered 50 BMG and how it will plant you on your but  :-\ ??? ::)
 There will be the day the energy efficient LED bulb will come on LOL  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on June 15, 2021, 07:30:56 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 15, 2021, 07:27:11 PM
I so well know the song n dance, tell a PB guy about an 800 FPE airgun , and they have to bring up some over powered 50 BMG and how it will plant you on your but  :-\ ??? ::)
 There will be the day the energy efficient LED bulb will come on LOL  ;D

I just posted this in another thread, but I'm on the opposite end of the power spectrum. I've been developing a whole cookbook of recipes for downloading PBs to airgun velocities. I guess I'll always be an airgunner first and foremost.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 15, 2021, 09:48:38 PM
Ha... the light bulb definitely "lit" on this one.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 16, 2021, 02:56:42 PM
 While my 853c is missing the rear sight,it still came with the globe front sight; even has 1 insert. It is rusty as all get out, and I figure I have nothing to lose...  I don't know if it was blued or painted black. I is now hanging in white vinegar to start clean up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on June 17, 2021, 02:12:02 PM
Turned a big Amazon box into a nice stack of target backers.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KevinJBrown on June 17, 2021, 03:29:01 PM
I "tweaked" the zero on my Marauder's scope. Been meaning to do that for a while. It didn't need much, but I had a chance to shoot with calm air the other day and verify my zero, and now I adjusted my scope accordingly.

Feels good.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on June 17, 2021, 03:44:25 PM
I started the day sighting in my peep-sighted HW30s with her new Vortek PG3 spring kit.  Next, I shot my peep-sighted 50S.  It was way off target with AA 7.33 Falcons so I sighted her in too.  A little later, I came across a note that read that that 50S prefered JSB 8.4 Exacts.  Now then, do I go back to JSB's or stick with the AA's?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 17, 2021, 07:11:17 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on June 17, 2021, 03:44:25 PM
I started the day sighting in my peep-sighted HW30s with her new Vortek PG3 spring kit.  Next, I shot my peep-sighted 50S.  It was way off target with AA 7.33 Falcons so I sighted her in too.  A little later, I came across a note that read that that 50S prefered JSB 8.4 Exacts.  Now then, do I go back to JSB's or stick with the AA's?
Go back to the JSBs. If your like me you had previous tried different pellets and came to the conclusion that it prefers 8.4 JSB and decided to write it down so you wouldn't have to go through that again. There's probably a good reason you wrote that note.
Just sayin'   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 17, 2021, 07:19:05 PM
I started my morning of with D460 .22 and Folgers.

Shot a few spinners at 40 yds then at 60 yds.  I found out that those JSB Exact Jumbo 15.89gr shot from my RWS Diana 460 will flip that Amazon $4.60 resetting target at 60 yds. That's pretty amazing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 17, 2021, 07:30:26 PM
Oh, this afternoon I shortened my bucket.  You know, the bucket that you use to sit on with "Bucket and Sticks".

Actually I didn't shorten my bucket I shortened another bucket, I kept the old bucket to use when I go fishing or dove hunting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mrbulk on June 17, 2021, 08:13:22 PM
I received and installed the Baker scope rail mount for my Benji 392S.

Then I sat around in the house 'cause I forgot it was 115 degrees out! ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 17, 2021, 08:25:45 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 17, 2021, 07:30:26 PM
Oh, this afternoon I shortened my bucket.  You know, the bucket that you use to sit on with "Bucket and Sticks".

Actually I didn't shorten my bucket I shortened another bucket, I kept the old bucket to use when I go fishing or dove hunting.

Both of those would be easier to sit on if the buckets were on the ground instead of up on that bench.  ;D  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 17, 2021, 08:31:25 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 17, 2021, 08:25:45 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 17, 2021, 07:30:26 PM
Oh, this afternoon I shortened my bucket.  You know, the bucket that you use to sit on with "Bucket and Sticks".

Actually I didn't shorten my bucket I shortened another bucket, I kept the old bucket to use when I go fishing or dove hunting.

Both of those would be easier to sit on if the buckets were on the ground instead of up on that bench.  ;D  ::)
Okay, if you think so but I'm gonna check with nced to get his thoughts before I move 'em to the ground.

You know.... ::) .... that could be why I'm so wobbly up there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 17, 2021, 08:40:26 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 17, 2021, 08:31:25 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 17, 2021, 08:25:45 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 17, 2021, 07:30:26 PM
Oh, this afternoon I shortened my bucket.  You know, the bucket that you use to sit on with "Bucket and Sticks".

Actually I didn't shorten my bucket I shortened another bucket, I kept the old bucket to use when I go fishing or dove hunting.

Both of those would be easier to sit on if the buckets were on the ground instead of up on that bench.  ;D  ::)
Okay, if you think so but I'm gonna check with nced to get his thoughts before I move 'em to the ground.

You know.... ::) .... that could be why I'm so wobbly up there.

I think it may be sturdier, IDK?  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 17, 2021, 09:04:04 PM
 Re blued the hardware that came on my 853c sling,  it had gotten a bit rusty.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 18, 2021, 03:19:21 PM
Installed an XP Tune kit in my QB78D, chrono’d & zero’d at 20 meters.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 18, 2021, 03:57:59 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 18, 2021, 03:19:21 PM
Installed an XP Tune kit in my QB78D, chrono’d & zero’d at 20 meters.  ;D
Are you happy with the results?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 18, 2021, 07:23:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 18, 2021, 03:57:59 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 18, 2021, 03:19:21 PM
Installed an XP Tune kit in my QB78D, chrono’d & zero’d at 20 meters.  ;D
Are you happy with the results?

Very happy. It was very easy to do and the power level is nice, up from 7 to 9 FPE. I am thinking of getting Mike’s (FDAR) high power valve , should bring it to 10+ FPE. The lower impacts on the gong are from before and the higher impacts were after, at 20 meters. I was able to crank my scope back down in elevation for my 20 meter zero.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 18, 2021, 11:31:04 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 18, 2021, 07:23:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 18, 2021, 03:57:59 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 18, 2021, 03:19:21 PM
Installed an XP Tune kit in my QB78D, chrono’d & zero’d at 20 meters.  ;D
Are you happy with the results?

Very happy. It was very easy to do and the power level is nice, up from 7 to 9 FPE. I am thinking of getting Mike’s (FDAR) high power valve , should bring it to 10+ FPE. The lower impacts on the gong are from before and the higher impacts were after, at 20 meters. I was able to crank my scope back down in elevation for my 20 meter zero.
I’d get one in .177 if it would make 10 fpe.  That’s plenty of energy for small pests and I know your gun is wicked accurate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 19, 2021, 08:41:46 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on June 18, 2021, 11:31:04 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 18, 2021, 07:23:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 18, 2021, 03:57:59 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 18, 2021, 03:19:21 PM
Installed an XP Tune kit in my QB78D, chrono’d & zero’d at 20 meters.  ;D
Are you happy with the results?

Very happy. It was very easy to do and the power level is nice, up from 7 to 9 FPE. I am thinking of getting Mike’s (FDAR) high power valve , should bring it to 10+ FPE. The lower impacts on the gong are from before and the higher impacts were after, at 20 meters. I was able to crank my scope back down in elevation for my 20 meter zero.
I’d get one in .177 if it would make 10 fpe.  That’s plenty of energy for small pests and I know your gun is wicked accurate.

I’m betting it should already be at 10 FPE. I think the o-rings are sticking a bit working the action. Now that I know how to take it apart, I may get some moly for the moving parts and grease for the o-rings and see how it does. I think Monday I’ll go ahead and call Mike at FDAR for the high power valve and I’ll wait to put it in when I get some moly paste. I flipped that 8” gong over and put 20 shots at 20 meters on it the size of my thumbnail, artillery hold with just a front bag. With a rear bag, they’ll just go in the same hole on paper.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 19, 2021, 09:52:23 AM
Betty Lou was already up and hand coffee on when I got up around 4:30. She has since gone back to bed.
I topped the AV Avenger off with the new YH compressor. 2.3k to 4.3K in around 30 seconds. Pretty impressed.
Temp went to 101f.
Dreary, drizzly day this morning but I can shoot from under the protection of my covered deck.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 19, 2021, 10:24:34 AM
Quote from: avator on June 19, 2021, 09:52:23 AM
Betty Lou was already up and hand coffee on when I got up around 4:30. She has since gone back to bed.
I topped the AV Avenger off with the new YH compressor. 2.3k to 4.3K in around 30 seconds. Pretty impressed.
Temp went to 101f.
Dreary, drizzly day this morning but I can shoot from under the protection of my covered deck.
Wow that is impressive.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 19, 2021, 10:31:44 AM
Yes sir.... great little compressors if you use them as intended.
I was reading the manual and it says your first oil change should be at 50 hours and all changes after that at 100 hours.
It also recommends AW 46.... that's basic hydraulic oil if I'm not mistaken.
I highly doubt I will run it that long between oil changes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: xiholdtruex on June 19, 2021, 10:43:46 AM
Today I put some trigger time behind The newest edition to my collection a Beeman p17 so far the only limiting factor to the gun is me lol it loves the crosman 7.4 grain wadcutters and pointed tips alot. Have some rws hobbies coming in today to try out. The paper target 5 center ones are me trying to get a feel for the sights (my eye sight is not what it use to be -.-) then the right splatter target was one handed and the left two handed. Love this little gun and wondered why it took me like 3 years to buy one.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on June 19, 2021, 11:06:51 AM
Quote from: xiholdtruex on June 19, 2021, 10:43:46 AM
Today I put some trigger time behind The newest edition to my collection a Beeman p17 so far the only limiting factor to the gun is me lol it loves the crosman 7.4 grain wadcutters and pointed tips alot. Have some rws hobbies coming in today to try out. The paper target 5 center ones are me trying to get a feel for the sights (my eye sight is not what it use to be -.-) then the right splatter target was one handed and the left two handed. Love this little gun and wondered why it took me like 3 years to buy one.

I have the older Marksman 2004 version. It's just as accurate and just as much fun. I recently picked up a XS 120d from Mike at Flying Dragon Air rifles just so I could have a .22. It's a blast to shoot too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 19, 2021, 12:01:45 PM
Since it's raining and blowing outside, I went to the workbench and looked at all the bits and parts.
I did a little tinkering and came up with a 2240 C02 carbine with 10.5" .177 barrel and a silencer and a holographic red dot.
Hopefully that rain will chill out later so I can get out there and play with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on June 19, 2021, 12:38:14 PM
Cleaned burrs off of my Gauntlet magazines. Replaced Gauntlet pellet probe o rings. Applied silicone oil to pellet probe o rings / chamber o rings for all my guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 19, 2021, 12:49:52 PM
Shot one of my 1400’s this morning.  Blasting tomatoes and flipping spinners.  I like the pace and rhythm of shooting a pump gun.  A lot like shooting a muzzle loader ( my other obsession).  The more time I spend shooting air rifles the more I am drawn to pumpers.  I find that I shoot my springers less and less these days.  The guns on my wish list right now are all pumpers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 19, 2021, 05:22:46 PM
I was on my computer when I saw a squirrel run under my grandson old pickup (the farthest one facing the camera) on my "sesquirrelty camera" monitor. The lousy camera makes the picture a bit blurry but it is still useful. It was sitting right under the front suspension. So I grabbed the Woods Walker and got to and slowly opened the front door and stepped out three steps and shot him 32 yards, off hand, standing. Hearing the satisfying thud I knew it ended his mischief. DRT 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on June 19, 2021, 09:03:56 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 19, 2021, 05:22:46 PM
I was on my computer when I saw a squirrel run under my grandson old pickup (the farthest one facing the camera) on my "sesquirrelty camera" monitor. The lousy camera makes the picture a bit blurry but it is still useful. It was sitting right under the front suspension. So I grabbed the Woods Walker and got to and slowly opened the front door and stepped out three steps and shot him 32 yards, off hand, standing. Hearing the satisfying thud I knew it ended his mischief. DRT
32yd offhand! Wow! I'm pretty sure I would have missed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 19, 2021, 09:31:41 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on June 19, 2021, 09:03:56 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 19, 2021, 05:22:46 PM
I was on my computer when I saw a squirrel run under my grandson old pickup (the farthest one facing the camera) on my "sesquirrelty camera" monitor. The lousy camera makes the picture a bit blurry but it is still useful. It was sitting right under the front suspension. So I grabbed the Woods Walker and got to and slowly opened the front door and stepped out three steps and shot him 32 yards, off hand, standing. Hearing the satisfying thud I knew it ended his mischief. DRT
32yd offhand! Wow! I'm pretty sure I would have missed.

I seem to do better off hand than rested with varmints, I have shot, and do shoot a lot more off hand than I do rested so, I am sure that explains it. I shot two today under that truck. The first one I shot rested and while it was a hit it was not DRT and required a follow up. My Woods Walker's Bug Buster is zeroed at 35 yards and there was no wind either time so, it was just aim and shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: xiholdtruex on June 20, 2021, 10:37:22 AM
Quote from: EdinGa on June 19, 2021, 11:06:51 AM
Quote from: xiholdtruex on June 19, 2021, 10:43:46 AM
Today I put some trigger time behind The newest edition to my collection a Beeman p17 so far the only limiting factor to the gun is me lol it loves the crosman 7.4 grain wadcutters and pointed tips alot. Have some rws hobbies coming in today to try out. The paper target 5 center ones are me trying to get a feel for the sights (my eye sight is not what it use to be -.-) then the right splatter target was one handed and the left two handed. Love this little gun and wondered why it took me like 3 years to buy one.

I have the older Marksman 2004 version. It's just as accurate and just as much fun. I recently picked up a XS 120d from Mike at Flying Dragon Air rifles just so I could have a .22. It's a blast to shoot too.

I would love one in .22 I need to keep my eye out for one of those XS 120ds.




Did some pellet testing today with the P17

they all seem to group well but the RWS r-10 seem to group the best along with Crosman pointed and wadcutter 7.4gr
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on June 20, 2021, 10:49:18 AM
Quote from: xiholdtruex on June 20, 2021, 10:37:22 AM

I would love one in .22 I need to keep my eye out for one of those XS 120ds.

Sounds like Mike still has them.

http://flyingdragonairrifles.org/blog/?p=1607#comment-29276 (http://flyingdragonairrifles.org/blog/?p=1607#comment-29276)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 20, 2021, 10:54:26 PM
Quote from: avator on June 19, 2021, 10:31:44 AM
Yes sir.... great little compressors if you use them as intended.
I was reading the manual and it says your first oil change should be at 50 hours and all changes after that at 100 hours.
It also recommends AW 46.... that's basic hydraulic oil if I'm not mistaken.
I highly doubt I will run it that long between oil changes.

I would not recomend that.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on June 20, 2021, 11:13:08 PM
I took a walk in the Woods and did some shooting in the rain  ;)

For the details see this post > https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=188505.msg156171616#msg156171616 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=188505.msg156171616#msg156171616)



Best Wishes - Tom

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 21, 2021, 11:56:08 AM
It started raining around 9am this morning.  I did manage to get a 4" and 6" gong set up at 100 yds. Probably will be Wednesday at the earliest before I get to try them out.

The 20" is for me to find out out much holdover I'll need. And also the size of my groups.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on June 21, 2021, 01:15:06 PM
Technically it was yesterday, but this is the first time I could get to GTA.

My daughter and I went to our first Field Target (HFT) competition.  We both had a great time and managed to knock down a few targets too.  We are looking forward to our next opportunity to do it again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 21, 2021, 10:55:41 PM
Quote from: mwgm2020 on June 21, 2021, 01:15:06 PM
Technically it was yesterday, but this is the first time I could get to GTA.

My daughter and I went to our first Field Target (HFT) competition.  We both had a great time and managed to knock down a few targets too.  We are looking forward to our next opportunity to do it again.

Outstanding, Stephen!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on June 22, 2021, 10:36:33 AM
So far this day,   I'm enjoying a very pleasant 70° morning with my open sighted HW30S. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 23, 2021, 12:38:59 PM
 Dropped a couple more off for consignment at the gun shop.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 23, 2021, 01:07:46 PM
Hopefully more time with this. Swapped scopes in the hunt for which one will stay on it......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 23, 2021, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on June 22, 2021, 10:36:33 AM
So far this day,   I'm enjoying a very pleasant 70° morning with my open sighted HW30S.

71 and 74% humidity at 9:19 here and still drizzling off and on.    :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on June 23, 2021, 07:09:41 PM
Picked up a really sweet Mike Mellick tuned Beeman R7 from one of my GTA buddies ugly Mike. I almost felt guilty rifle, Diana scope and BKL double strap rings for way less than a new gun and this rifle isn’t broken in yet. Less than a ton of its favorite pellet very sweet deal. Thank you Mr Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 23, 2021, 10:03:39 PM
I took a walk with the dogs.  I carried my RIM and my new (to me) Crosman 357.  The little Crosman is certainly a good way to burn through some co2 cartridges. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on June 23, 2021, 10:45:48 PM
Mainly just talk my coworkers head off about airguns. That’s it :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 24, 2021, 07:47:31 AM
Did a bunch of research on the Fortitude. My first is on it's way.
A step up from the Maximus and fills a hole left from selling the Mrod... in a sense.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 24, 2021, 10:13:07 AM
Chucked up slugs and drilled hollow points in them. I got 3 of them on an 11" plate at 100 yards free hand last night and if you saw just how poor my freehand shooting is, you would be impressed at 3 of 10 on that plate!  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 24, 2021, 06:24:32 PM
 Took a couple of pics of my stable, now.

(http://i.imgur.com/93M0274.jpg) (https://imgur.com/93M0274)

Crosman 1322 carbine, 2240 carbine, 1377 RC

(http://i.imgur.com/skmVPS4.jpg) (https://imgur.com/skmVPS4)

Daisy 880 M/M Shadow (FrankenDaisy)
 Daisy 880
 Daisy Powerline 853c

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: John4861 on June 24, 2021, 07:10:53 PM
Today? 

Discovered that automated phone tree's have not gotten any less frustrating over the years, and that's about all I've done since yesterday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on June 24, 2021, 09:20:53 PM
Drove all day for work while playing The Airgun Show On YouTube it’s a British channel mainly dedicated to pest control and such
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on June 25, 2021, 09:07:05 AM
There was a big miller moth driving me nuts here in the computer room so I grabbed my Crosman 130, gave it 10 pumps and let him have it 8)
It's head and legs pretty much exploded but I did find it's abdomen 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on June 25, 2021, 09:47:09 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on June 25, 2021, 09:07:05 AM
There was a big miller moth driving me nuts here in the computer room so I grabbed my Crosman 130, gave it 10 pumps and let him have it 8)
It's head and legs pretty much exploded but I did find it's abdomen 8)

Nice work! A good air blast will handle a lot of bug problems.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on June 25, 2021, 10:02:06 AM
I just deleted all, about 50 very specific eBay saved airgun searches, even though they were specific advanced searches with many " - " which does help some, eBay still manages to send so much irrelevant email that I am just burned out. I have enough to keep me busy and then some. ALL the saved searches emails have been lately are a waste of time... the end.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 25, 2021, 10:26:16 AM
Quote from: Wayne52 on June 25, 2021, 09:07:05 AM
There was a big miller moth driving me nuts here in the computer room so I grabbed my Crosman 130, gave it 10 pumps and let him have it 8)
It's head and legs pretty much exploded but I did find it's abdomen 8)
Wayne... you're on a killing spree lately... lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 25, 2021, 09:51:58 PM
I hit 64 hours at work so far and I have 2 jobs scheduled for tomorrow and I’m on call til Monday morning. I’m going to get me a rifle to fit under an extra UTG 2-16x44 scope I have.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2021, 10:02:45 PM
 The front sight that came on my Daisy Powerline 853c was rusty.
It did not come with the rear sight, so I took the front one off and went with a scope.
 Could not tell if it had been painted or blued, so figuring I had nothing to lose I set it to soak in a jar of white vinegar, hoping to be able to clean it up.
 In for over a week, I took it out and went to rinse it off.
 It was paint! and most of it has come off.
I'll let it soak a bit more. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 27, 2021, 12:25:41 AM
  Put my rubber mulch in a new box reorganized the basement range and workshop, with tinker and plinker breaks. Rained all day, I was wanting some AEA .303 time, maybe get some tomorrow.  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 27, 2021, 01:25:51 AM
After yard work was finished it was too hot to shoot any. I just painted my metal reactive targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 27, 2021, 09:08:03 AM
I told my wife “it’s time, I need another rifle.”
She said “how much?”
I said “$590.”
She said, “I can see $200 or so, but $590?”
I said “I said I need another rifle, and it’s $590… I don’t need another $200 rifle”…
I told her that I’m not ordering it today, but hopefully in the next couple weeks.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 27, 2021, 10:38:05 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 27, 2021, 09:08:03 AM
I told my wife “it’s time, I need another rifle.”
She said “how much?”
I said “$590.”
She said, “I can see $200 or so, but $590?”
I said “I said I need another rifle, and it’s $590… I don’t need another $200 rifle”…
I told her that I’m not ordering it today, but hopefully in the next couple weeks.  ;)

Is the back, shoulder and hip pain related to your announcement because you had to sleep on the couch after announcing your "need" to buy another AG?  ;D ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 27, 2021, 11:43:02 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on June 27, 2021, 10:38:05 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 27, 2021, 09:08:03 AM
I told my wife “it’s time, I need another rifle.”
She said “how much?”
I said “$590.”
She said, “I can see $200 or so, but $590?”
I said “I said I need another rifle, and it’s $590… I don’t need another $200 rifle”…
I told her that I’m not ordering it today, but hopefully in the next couple weeks.  ;)

Is the back, shoulder and hip pain related to your announcement because you had to sleep on the couch after announcing your "need" to buy another AG?  ;D ;)

Haha! No, I always sleep in the bed… but that’s because I go to bed way before she does! Haha!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on June 27, 2021, 12:49:59 PM
Having a 15 foot high 20 foot wide backstop made down in the meadow for a 100 yard shooting range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on June 27, 2021, 02:16:54 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 25, 2021, 09:51:58 PM
I hit 64 hours at work so far and I have 2 jobs scheduled for tomorrow and I’m on call til Monday morning. I’m going to get me a rifle to fit under an extra UTG 2-16x44 scope I have.  8)

Haha this is too funny... and I see by more recent post that you broke the news to the wife about the new rifle and survived! Congrats!

I too just survived a new purchase!
Got my first co2 AG and my first PCP AG!
Purchased both from Phil-PG in San Diego.
I got a 2240 carbine with so many nice mods for my son and I to shoot together. For myself I got a gauntlet in .177
Had friends stay with me over the weekend and they got to help me sight in the gauntlet. This was their first time ever really using air guns and my buddies wife starts flipping the targets, looks over to us and says “I want to get one of these!”
That put a big grin on my face :)

Photo is my niece who also got a chance to shoot her first gun or any kind, it was a great weekend!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 27, 2021, 02:34:59 PM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on June 27, 2021, 02:16:54 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 25, 2021, 09:51:58 PM
I hit 64 hours at work so far and I have 2 jobs scheduled for tomorrow and I’m on call til Monday morning. I’m going to get me a rifle to fit under an extra UTG 2-16x44 scope I have.  8)

Haha this is too funny... and I see by more recent post that you broke the news to the wife about the new rifle and survived! Congrats!

I too just survived a new purchase!
Got my first co2 AG and my first PCP AG!
Purchased both from Phil-PG in San Diego.
I got a 2240 carbine with so many nice mods for my son and I to shoot together. For myself I got a gauntlet in .177
Had friends stay with me over the weekend and they got to help me sight in the gauntlet. This was their first time ever really using air guns and my buddies wife starts flipping the targets, looks over to us and says “I want to get one of these!”
That put a big grin on my face :)

Photo is my niece who also got a chance to shoot her first gun or any kind, it was a great weekend!

Haha! Thanks! And way to go Austin, get them hooked!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 27, 2021, 06:57:37 PM
Hey, John,

what ya gonna buy?!

BTW, I need lessons if your method works. My wife just can't see past the handful that I currently have. Of course, she's mostly correct since it's a want not a need in my case.

Have fun!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on June 27, 2021, 07:36:14 PM
Hand pumped my Gamo Urban and parked it .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 27, 2021, 09:17:27 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on June 27, 2021, 06:57:37 PM
Hey, John,

what ya gonna buy?!

BTW, I need lessons if your method works. My wife just can't see past the handful that I currently have. Of course, she's mostly correct since it's a want not a need in my case.

Have fun!

Archie
Afternoon Archie,
My wife and I are very frugal,  she more than I.  My wife is like yours when I want to buy a gun. I have probably _____ guns and she can't  understand why I need another.  I usually sell a firearm, either PB rifle, shotgun or PB pistol to fund my new purchase. Currently I cut a lady's lawn for a little extra spending money. 

I'm not sure if John knows exactly what he's going to buy just that it will be something he has wanted. If he's like me he won't say thinking it might jinks it. LoL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 27, 2021, 09:54:08 PM
 Transferred airgun pesting supplies back into the S10 as it was down until I had time to swap out an alternator today.
Now relaxing and GTA' ing . :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on June 27, 2021, 10:33:38 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on June 27, 2021, 12:49:59 PM
Having a 15 foot high 20 foot wide backstop made down in the meadow for a 100 yard shooting range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 28, 2021, 06:37:39 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 27, 2021, 09:17:27 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on June 27, 2021, 06:57:37 PM
Hey, John,

what ya gonna buy?!

BTW, I need lessons if your method works. My wife just can't see past the handful that I currently have. Of course, she's mostly correct since it's a want not a need in my case.

Have fun!

Archie
Afternoon Archie,
My wife and I are very frugal,  she more than I.  My wife is like yours when I want to buy a gun. I have probably _____ guns and she can't  understand why I need another.  I usually sell a firearm, either PB rifle, shotgun or PB pistol to fund my new purchase. Currently I cut a lady's lawn for a little extra spending money. 

I'm not sure if John knows exactly what he's going to buy just that it will be something he has wanted. If he's like me he won't say thinking it might jinks it. LoL

I can’t say until the deal is done. I’ve saved a couple times only to find the rifle to become unobtainium. As soon as it ships I’ll let you all know.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on June 28, 2021, 08:26:02 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 28, 2021, 06:37:39 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 27, 2021, 09:17:27 PM
Quote from: Arch_E on June 27, 2021, 06:57:37 PM
Hey, John,

what ya gonna buy?!

BTW, I need lessons if your method works. My wife just can't see past the handful that I currently have. Of course, she's mostly correct since it's a want not a need in my case.

Have fun!

Archie
Afternoon Archie,
My wife and I are very frugal,  she more than I.  My wife is like yours when I want to buy a gun. I have probably _____ guns and she can't  understand why I need another.  I usually sell a firearm, either PB rifle, shotgun or PB pistol to fund my new purchase. Currently I cut a lady's lawn for a little extra spending money. 

I'm not sure if John knows exactly what he's going to buy just that it will be something he has wanted. If he's like me he won't say thinking it might jinks it. LoL

I can’t say until the deal is done. I’ve saved a couple times only to find the rifle to become unobtainium. As soon as it ships I’ll let you all know.  ;)

Looking forward to hearing about your acquisition.

Have fun,

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on June 28, 2021, 09:01:16 AM
I bet it's a pcp ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 28, 2021, 09:43:41 AM
Quote from: jimbo on June 28, 2021, 09:01:16 AM
I bet it's a pcp ;)

No Sir, I’ve never done PCP, don’t plan to start… I hear it’s bad on your health… mental or otherwise.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 28, 2021, 10:01:05 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 28, 2021, 09:43:41 AM
Quote from: jimbo on June 28, 2021, 09:01:16 AM
I bet it's a pcp ;)

No Sir, I’ve never done PCP, don’t plan to start… I hear it’s bad on your health… mental or otherwise.  ;D
.... wallet and relationship, to be more precise.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on June 28, 2021, 12:03:47 PM
Chrono'd my Prod from a 2700 fill. 2 mags worth
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 28, 2021, 07:23:00 PM
I played with the new to me Fortitude and did my best to stay away from all the off topic threads on the forum...
Felt really good to just do airguns.
Here is a link if interested.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=188827.msg156175306#msg156175306 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=188827.msg156175306#msg156175306)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on June 28, 2021, 07:32:23 PM
Quote from: avator on June 28, 2021, 07:23:00 PM
I played with the new to me Fortitude and did my best to stay away from all the off topic threads on the forum...
Felt really good to just do airguns.
Here is a link if interested.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=188827.msg156175306#msg156175306 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=188827.msg156175306#msg156175306)

Hi Bill.

I have been following your posts on your.... "new to you"... Fortitude
Fantastic Boyd's Nutmeg Rifle stock that you put on it.
Nice touch with the trigger swap too.
This rifle seems like a real winner to me.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 28, 2021, 07:33:41 PM
Thanks Tom... yep, I'm gonna enjoy that one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 29, 2021, 02:11:48 PM
Posted a couple pics yesterday, but spent the morning putting the HW95 together. After 5 years in the plain jane standard stock, I decided to dress it up a bit. Sent an email to Craftsman Vit about his laminate stocks and was it possible to have one made in his Ocean Grey color. he replied yes, could very easily be done and after trading a few more emails, the deal was done and that stock arrived yesterday.

Already bought a Hawke Airmax 4-12x40 AO to up the glass a bit (the 3-9x40 AO Airmax that was on it is going on my D34) and a set of BKL-263 S double strap matte silver rings. Couple trips to the hardware store this morning for some stainless steel hardware and the HW95 .22 is now fully dressed in it's birthday present :)

I now to get brag a bit I have the first one ever made in the Ocean Grey Laminate color, plus being the first he's made in it, he took his own pictures to use for advertising on his website so if you're wandering and see the listing for HW95/98 Ocean Grey? The stock in that picture is mine :) https://craftsmanvit.com/collections/laminated-custom-stocks

Pics of the finished setup.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 29, 2021, 02:13:24 PM
Looks good..... better light on these pictures.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on June 29, 2021, 02:31:09 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 29, 2021, 02:11:48 PM
Posted a couple pics yesterday, but spent the morning putting the HW95 together. After 5 years in the plain jane standard stock, I decided to dress it up a bit. Sent an email to Craftsman Vit about his laminate stocks and was it possible to have one made in his Ocean Grey color. he replied yes, could very easily be done and after trading a few more emails, the deal was done and that stock arrived yesterday.

Already bought a Hawke Airmax 4-12x40 AO to up the glass a bit (the 3-9x40 AO Airmax that was on it is going on my D34) and a set of BKL-263 S double strap matte silver rings. Couple trips to the hardware store this morning for some stainless steel hardware and the HW95 .22 is now fully dressed in it's birthday present :)

I now to get brag a bit I have the first one ever made in the Ocean Grey Laminate color, plus being the first he's made in it, he took his own pictures to use for advertising on his website so if you're wandering and see the listing for HW95/98 Ocean Grey? The stock in that picture is mine :) https://craftsmanvit.com/collections/laminated-custom-stocks

Pics of the finished setup.....

Very Nice Steve.   Absolutely stunning to look at !


Best Wishes - Tom


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 29, 2021, 08:18:25 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 29, 2021, 02:11:48 PM
Posted a couple pics yesterday, but spent the morning putting the HW95 together. After 5 years in the plain jane standard stock, I decided to dress it up a bit. Sent an email to Craftsman Vit about his laminate stocks and was it possible to have one made in his Ocean Grey color. he replied yes, could very easily be done and after trading a few more emails, the deal was done and that stock arrived yesterday.

Already bought a Hawke Airmax 4-12x40 AO to up the glass a bit (the 3-9x40 AO Airmax that was on it is going on my D34) and a set of BKL-263 S double strap matte silver rings. Couple trips to the hardware store this morning for some stainless steel hardware and the HW95 .22 is now fully dressed in it's birthday present :)

I now to get brag a bit I have the first one ever made in the Ocean Grey Laminate color, plus being the first he's made in it, he took his own pictures to use for advertising on his website so if you're wandering and see the listing for HW95/98 Ocean Grey? The stock in that picture is mine :) https://craftsmanvit.com/collections/laminated-custom-stocks

Pics of the finished setup.....

GOLLY! That's a beaut!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 29, 2021, 11:04:27 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on June 29, 2021, 08:18:25 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 29, 2021, 02:11:48 PM
Posted a couple pics yesterday, but spent the morning putting the HW95 together. After 5 years in the plain jane standard stock, I decided to dress it up a bit. Sent an email to Craftsman Vit about his laminate stocks and was it possible to have one made in his Ocean Grey color. he replied yes, could very easily be done and after trading a few more emails, the deal was done and that stock arrived yesterday.

Already bought a Hawke Airmax 4-12x40 AO to up the glass a bit (the 3-9x40 AO Airmax that was on it is going on my D34) and a set of BKL-263 S double strap matte silver rings. Couple trips to the hardware store this morning for some stainless steel hardware and the HW95 .22 is now fully dressed in it's birthday present :)

I now to get brag a bit I have the first one ever made in the Ocean Grey Laminate color, plus being the first he's made in it, he took his own pictures to use for advertising on his website so if you're wandering and see the listing for HW95/98 Ocean Grey? The stock in that picture is mine :) https://craftsmanvit.com/collections/laminated-custom-stocks

Pics of the finished setup.....

GOLLY! That's a beaut!

Sure is, gorgeous rifle there, Steve!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on June 29, 2021, 11:27:56 PM
I am drooling over that HW95!
Some of you guys have some absolutely stunning guns. I strive to have a beautiful collection someday, for now I’m working on functional haha

I did some mods to my gauntlet and ordered my first nice scope. I ordered the Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50mm FFP MiL. I’ve never had a scope over $50 soooo I’m ready for my mind to be blown  ;D
I need to figure out a way of degassing my gauntlet without the tool, because I don’t have one, so I can get the hammer and the trigger out so I can polish them up and smooth things out a bit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 29, 2021, 11:40:25 PM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on June 29, 2021, 11:27:56 PM
I am drooling over that HW95!
Some of you guys have some absolutely stunning guns. I strive to have a beautiful collection someday, for now I’m working on functional haha

I did some mods to my gauntlet and ordered my first nice scope. I ordered the Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50mm FFP MiL. I’ve never had a scope over $50 soooo I’m ready for my mind to be blown  ;D
I need to figure out a way of degassing my gauntlet without the tool, because I don’t have one, so I can get the hammer and the trigger out so I can polish them up and smooth things out a bit.

A paint can opener can depress the rod as well but the tool is much more graceful.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lead-Slinger on June 30, 2021, 12:33:59 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on June 29, 2021, 11:40:25 PM
Quote from: Lead-Slinger on June 29, 2021, 11:27:56 PM
I am drooling over that HW95!
Some of you guys have some absolutely stunning guns. I strive to have a beautiful collection someday, for now I’m working on functional haha

I did some mods to my gauntlet and ordered my first nice scope. I ordered the Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50mm FFP MiL. I’ve never had a scope over $50 soooo I’m ready for my mind to be blown  ;D
I need to figure out a way of degassing my gauntlet without the tool, because I don’t have one, so I can get the hammer and the trigger out so I can polish them up and smooth things out a bit.

A paint can opener can depress the rod as well but the tool is much more graceful.  ;D
Thank You very much for the tip! I’ll be giving that a try  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 30, 2021, 06:30:42 PM
I played with a box of Crosman legos.
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZ4mfrBt/20210630-142501.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZy92x05)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 30, 2021, 07:31:10 PM
I thought, since I got a new YH compressor, I might try to top off my 30minute scba 4500 psi tank with the Vevor. It has been slowing down on filling guns as of late. It got to 3k and 151f and didn't seem to want to go any higher on the psi or the temp.
So, I shut her down and chocked her up on the 'needs rebuilt" list. I have a kit of seals and such... I'll get to it one of these day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 30, 2021, 11:49:24 PM
Quote from: avator on June 30, 2021, 07:31:10 PM
I thought, since I got a new YH compressor, I might try to top off my 30minute scba 4500 psi tank with the Vevor. It has been slowing down on filling guns as of late. It got to 3k and 151f and didn't seem to want to go any higher on the psi or the temp.
So, I shut her down and chocked her up on the 'needs rebuilt" list. I have a kit of seals and such... I'll get to it one of these day.

Second stage fo-sho!  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 01, 2021, 03:22:19 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on June 30, 2021, 11:49:24 PM
Quote from: avator on June 30, 2021, 07:31:10 PM
I thought, since I got a new YH compressor, I might try to top off my 30minute scba 4500 psi tank with the Vevor. It has been slowing down on filling guns as of late. It got to 3k and 151f and didn't seem to want to go any higher on the psi or the temp.
So, I shut her down and chocked her up on the 'needs rebuilt" list. I have a kit of seals and such... I'll get to it one of these day.

Second stage fo-sho!  ;)
Yep, figured as much... I've used the snot out of it over the past couple years. Dang sure got my money's worth.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 01, 2021, 10:23:33 PM
I cobbled up a bolt handle for the Crosman I'm working on out of some junk I had laying around,  it's okay but I'm not sure I'll use it.
It's all trial and error, and I'm just not all that happy with all it turned out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/288cNzQv/20210701-174318.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5pBjPHL)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 02, 2021, 01:05:37 PM
Experimented with CO2-powered pistols firing 153.7-grain .68-caliber rubber coated steel and 56.2-grain solid nylon balls from both a $30 paintball 12-gram CO2 gun and a considerably more expensive Byrna HD 8-Gram CO2 less-lethal self-defence pistol.

153.7-grain rubber-coated, steel-core:

$30 Paintball pistol from Amazon: 104 FPS, 3.69 FPE.
$300 Byrna HD: 140 FPS, 6.69 FPE.

56.2-grain solid nylon balls:

$30 Paintball pistol from Amazon: 200 FPS, 4.99 FPE.
$300 Byrna HD: 270 FPS, 9.1 FPE.

Both pistols achieved about 10 shots before CO2 pressure dropped to unusable levels at an ambient temperature of about 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 02, 2021, 01:07:18 PM
Gonna take a 1hr. ride up to Bass Pro in Montgomery, Al.  That's probably airgun related....  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 02, 2021, 01:53:16 PM
Quote from: avator on July 02, 2021, 01:07:18 PM
Gonna take a 1hr. ride up to Bass Pro in Montgomery, Al.  That's probably airgun related....  ;)
Man I love to window shop at Bass Pro!  Then I go to Academy Sports and buy the stuff I actually NEED for a whole lot less.  That big fish tank is sure cool though! ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on July 02, 2021, 03:04:34 PM
I endured an Echocardiogram this morning.  And you are wondering what that has to do with airguns?
Well, I HANDPUMP my PCP hunting rifles.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on July 02, 2021, 03:19:52 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on July 02, 2021, 03:04:34 PM
I endured an Echocardiogram this morning.  And you are wondering what that has to do with airguns?
Well, I HANDPUMP my PCP hunting rifles.  ;) ;D

I'm hand pumping 5 PCPs. It'll keep you in shape for sure. I call it exercise with reward.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 02, 2021, 06:31:14 PM
Quote from: avator on July 02, 2021, 01:07:18 PM
Gonna take a 1hr. ride up to Bass Pro in Montgomery, Al.  That's probably airgun related....  ;)
yep... I stood and watched the fish in the big tank while 5 girls tried to get Betty Lou to sign up for a membership to their resort. They started out by offering her a free chance too win $50k. I knew where they were going with it so I walked away.... soon Betty Lou came walking back shaking her head. She said she finally had to get rude with them. Not much in airguns this time... I remember a much better selection. And they had the COVID pricing thing happening...  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: null on July 02, 2021, 07:20:34 PM
I did the weirdest of things... I tested slugs in a Vigilante.  :o

I then filled a couple guns and ordered more pellets.... cause it's the 4th of July weekend and I'll need to replenish my supply of lead.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on July 02, 2021, 07:24:39 PM
Chuck, that is weird.
What did your boss have to say about it?  ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: null on July 02, 2021, 07:29:39 PM
Went right over my head...  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 03, 2021, 11:00:44 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 01, 2021, 10:23:33 PM
I cobbled up a bolt handle for the Crosman I'm working on out of some junk I had laying around,  it's okay but I'm not sure I'll use it.
It's all trial and error, and I'm just not all that happy with all it turned out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/288cNzQv/20210701-174318.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5pBjPHL)


Looks good from here David!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on July 03, 2021, 11:53:02 AM
Replace female qd o rings on fill hose since it had flattened and dried out due to lack of silicone grease so I Decided to lube fill probe o rings, female qd o rings and pretty much every exposed o ring with a touch of Hill Silicone grease to prolong life. Replaced a leaky o ring on my Hatsan Flash .25 air cylinder 2 nights ago and have been keeping an eye on the gauge so far it hasn’t move plus I’ve done the soap and water test and it’s passed several times. Loaded some mags for said gun to run a shot string. Organized o rings, hardware…. Tried to install a Side shot camera bracket on my Prod but didn’t have room on the scope and I don’t want to mess with the eye relief so it’ll just have to find another home. Seems like I’m
Always finding something to do Airgun related . I don’t like modding but I do like knowing everything is running perfectly to factory specs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 03, 2021, 12:07:17 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 02, 2021, 01:53:16 PM

Man I love to window shop at Bass Pro!  Then I go to Academy Sports and buy the stuff I actually NEED for a whole lot less.  That big fish tank is sure cool though! ::)
Quote from: avator on July 02, 2021, 06:31:14 PM

yep... I stood and watched the fish in the big tank  .... Not much in airguns this time... I remember a much better selection. And they had the COVID pricing thing happening...  :o

I love to go into BassPro Shop although I don't recall ever buying anything.  They have always been to expensive for me. I'm like Carter,  Academy has much better prices.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 03, 2021, 12:11:18 PM
Early this morning it was cool enough to shoot but I woke with a bad headache.  It's much better now but I'm afraid by the time I set up everything it'll be too hot on the patio.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 03, 2021, 12:52:04 PM
Yesterday I decided to construct a new backstop and extend my range out to 100 yards.  If it didn’t rain.  Guess what?  It’s raining.  I may go out and sit under the tractor shed anyway. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 03, 2021, 02:24:17 PM
Shot some NSA slugs out of the Air Speed... Tested all 6 weights that would fit the mags (2 were too big) 5 of them really impressed me at 25yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 03, 2021, 02:52:19 PM
 Did some 50 yard sight in work with the .303 AEA Standard Challenger, and my home cast 60 gr. pellets, single load only, this am before it got too dang hot.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7977)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7981)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 03, 2021, 07:33:13 PM
Working on the Evanix .30 RS right now.
Adding a picatinny rail to the stock for a bi-pod.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 04, 2021, 09:50:07 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 03, 2021, 11:00:44 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 01, 2021, 10:23:33 PM
I cobbled up a bolt handle for the Crosman I'm working on out of some junk I had laying around,  it's okay but I'm not sure I'll use it.
It's all trial and error, and I'm just not all that happy with all it turned out.
(https://i.postimg.cc/288cNzQv/20210701-174318.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5pBjPHL)


Looks good from here David!
I wasn't that happy with it, but today I fixed what I didn't like and even angled it forward some.
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfSZH314/20210704-160547.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtrnGVNs)
Now I'm pretty sure I will be using it on this gun
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on July 04, 2021, 09:59:53 PM
Ran a shot string through my .25 Flashpup after replacing o ring in air cylinder to make sure everything was up to spec. Looked good and no leaks after 3 days of sitting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on July 04, 2021, 11:48:03 PM
I started to move the 27 bails of straw down to the new 100 yard range. Forgot just how dang heavy those things were. No wonder I ended up with a hernia.🤬
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whitediesel on July 05, 2021, 12:34:52 AM
Received parts from England to repair my hw 100 in .22. Happy 4th to all
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 11:55:45 AM
I really like the HIRAM Resetting Target that was and still is available for $4.60 on Amazon.
I mounted two on my 60 yard spinner/plate rack. The only rifles I have that I know will flip them up at 60 yards are my Walther Parrus .22 and my RWS Branded Diana 460 .22.

If you want to order these resetting targets go to the Bargain gate and look under Target Deal.
Go to reply #217 for details.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on July 05, 2021, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 11:55:45 AM
I really like the HIRAM Resetting Target that was and still is available for $4.60 on Amazon.
I mounted two on my 60 yard spinner/plate rack. The only rifles I have that I know will flip them up at 60 yards are my Walther Parrus .22 and my RWS Branded Diana 460 .22.

If you want to order these resetting targets go to the Bargain gate and look under Target Deal.
Go to reply #217 for details.
Doesn't look like you've hit any of them yet  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 05, 2021, 12:37:17 PM
Quote from: Bayman on July 05, 2021, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 11:55:45 AM
I really like the HIRAM Resetting Target that was and still is available for $4.60 on Amazon.
I mounted two on my 60 yard spinner/plate rack. The only rifles I have that I know will flip them up at 60 yards are my Walther Parrus .22 and my RWS Branded Diana 460 .22.

If you want to order these resetting targets go to the Bargain gate and look under Target Deal.
Go to reply #217 for details.
Doesn't look like you've hit any of them yet  ;)
I think he spends almost as much time repainting them as he does shooting at them...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 12:52:15 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 05, 2021, 12:37:17 PM
Quote from: Bayman on July 05, 2021, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 11:55:45 AM
I really like the HIRAM Resetting Target that was and still is available for $4.60 on Amazon.
I mounted two on my 60 yard spinner/plate rack. The only rifles I have that I know will flip them up at 60 yards are my Walther Parrus .22 and my RWS Branded Diana 460 .22.

If you want to order these resetting targets go to the Bargain gate and look under Target Deal.
Go to reply #217 for details.
Doesn't look like you've hit any of them yet  ;)
I think he spends almost as much time repainting them as he does shooting at them...lol
Exactly right Steve, I repaint them after every shooting session,  but Ron is right here,  those are two new ones that I put on there today. I bought 12 of them still have 6 in their boxes.

Also the two teardrop shaped ones on each side are new.

LOL, I refreshed ALL my spinners this morning that were shot yesterday. 
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 05, 2021, 06:59:26 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 11:55:45 AM
I really like the HIRAM Resetting Target that was and still is available for $4.60 on Amazon.
I mounted two on my 60 yard spinner/plate rack. The only rifles I have that I know will flip them up at 60 yards are my Walther Parrus .22 and my RWS Branded Diana 460 .22.

If you want to order these resetting targets go to the Bargain gate and look under Target Deal.
Go to reply #217 for details.

Definitely a steel...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 05, 2021, 07:35:28 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 05, 2021, 12:37:17 PM
Quote from: Bayman on July 05, 2021, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 11:55:45 AM
I really like the HIRAM Resetting Target that was and still is available for $4.60 on Amazon.
I mounted two on my 60 yard spinner/plate rack. The only rifles I have that I know will flip them up at 60 yards are my Walther Parrus .22 and my RWS Branded Diana 460 .22.

If you want to order these resetting targets go to the Bargain gate and look under Target Deal.
Go to reply #217 for details.
Doesn't look like you've hit any of them yet  ;)

I think he spends almost as much time repainting them as he does shooting at them...lol
He don't buy his jeans from the discount rack at Walmart either....  ;)
Love ya "tennit Dan" ...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 05, 2021, 07:53:03 PM
Made this beeswaxed leather coaster.
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYbrwWMG/20210705-154744.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRtNTcv7)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 08:11:13 PM
Quote from: avator on July 05, 2021, 07:35:28 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 05, 2021, 12:37:17 PM
Quote from: Bayman on July 05, 2021, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 11:55:45 AM
I really like the HIRAM Resetting Target that was and still is available for $4.60 on Amazon.
I mounted two on my 60 yard spinner/plate rack. The only rifles I have that I know will flip them up at 60 yards are my Walther Parrus .22 and my RWS Branded Diana 460 .22.

If you want to order these resetting targets go to the Bargain gate and look under Target Deal.
Go to reply #217 for details.
Doesn't look like you've hit any of them yet  ;)

I think he spends almost as much time repainting them as he does shooting at them...lol
He don't buy his jeans from the discount rack at Walmart either....  ;)
Love ya "tennit Dan" ...
LOL, you're right.  Again... wow, I'm so transparent.  How did you know? All my jeans are Member's Mark from Sam's Club for $12.98.

But I do splurge on the spray paint for my targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 05, 2021, 11:02:55 PM
I shot several different pellets, from my Hatsan Mod 125, into a five gallon bucket of water today.  The purpose was to get a look at how well the rifling engraves some of the tighter fitting pellets.  I held the gun perpendicular to the surface of the water  about two feet above it and tested some 18.2gr Crow Magnums, 18.5gr Baracuda Hunter Extremes, and plain old CPHP’s.  All these pellets are very accurate in my Mod 125 under 50 yards.  The experiment was a success in that I could see that the rifling engraved the heads and skirts of all three pellets.  What was more interesting was the relative rates of expansion.  Now this is ideal expansion under conditions that would never occur while you were hunting but look at the big differences in how these pellets expanded.

First column on the left is CPHP’s, next is the Crow Magnums and then the Baracuda Hunter Extremes
As you can see, the CPHP’s just ain’t got it when it comes to expansion.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on July 05, 2021, 11:24:10 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 05, 2021, 11:02:55 PM
I shot several different pellets, from my Hatsan Mod 125, into a five gallon bucket of water today.  The purpose was to get a look at how well the rifling engraves some of the tighter fitting pellets.  I held the gun perpendicular to the surface of the water  about two feet above it and tested some 18.2gr Crow Magnums, 18.5gr Baracuda Hunter Extremes, and plain old CPHP’s.  All these pellets are very accurate in my Mod 125 under 50 yards.  The experiment was a success in that I could see that the rifling engraved the heads and skirts of all three pellets.  What was more interesting was the relative rates of expansion.  Now this is ideal expansion under conditions that would never occur while you were hunting but look at the big differences in how these pellets expanded.

First column on the left is CPHP’s, next is the Crow Magnums and then the Baracuda Hunter Extremes
As you can see, the CPHP’s just ain’t got it when it comes to expansion.

Carter, you just saved me a bunch of time doing that experiment, thank you!  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 05, 2021, 11:42:22 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on July 05, 2021, 11:24:10 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 05, 2021, 11:02:55 PM
I shot several different pellets, from my Hatsan Mod 125, into a five gallon bucket of water today.  The purpose was to get a look at how well the rifling engraves some of the tighter fitting pellets.  I held the gun perpendicular to the surface of the water  about two feet above it and tested some 18.2gr Crow Magnums, 18.5gr Baracuda Hunter Extremes, and plain old CPHP’s.  All these pellets are very accurate in my Mod 125 under 50 yards.  The experiment was a success in that I could see that the rifling engraved the heads and skirts of all three pellets.  What was more interesting was the relative rates of expansion.  Now this is ideal expansion under conditions that would never occur while you were hunting but look at the big differences in how these pellets expanded.

First column on the left is CPHP’s, next is the Crow Magnums and then the Baracuda Hunter Extremes
As you can see, the CPHP’s just ain’t got it when it comes to expansion.

Carter, you just saved me a bunch of time doing that experiment, thank you!  ;)
Thanks.  I shot five of each pellet.  All the H&N pellets had very consistent expansion.  I don’t know how this would translate to a real world hunting situation but it seems clear to me that the H&N’s are going to expand better than the CPHP’s.  I did shoot two CPH’s through the gun loaded skirt first.  When I was a kid we thought this would make a “dum dum”.  Well at 940fps the impact ripped the skirt right off the pellet. All I found at the bottom of the bucket was the pellet heads and some fragments.  Hopefully I’ll be running some more expansion tests soon but next time I hope to use “ballistic armadillos” as a test media. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 09, 2021, 11:26:41 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 12:52:15 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 05, 2021, 12:37:17 PM
Quote from: Bayman on July 05, 2021, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 05, 2021, 11:55:45 AM
I really like the HIRAM Resetting Target that was and still is available for $4.60 on Amazon.
I mounted two on my 60 yard spinner/plate rack. The only rifles I have that I know will flip them up at 60 yards are my Walther Parrus .22 and my RWS Branded Diana 460 .22.

If you want to order these resetting targets go to the Bargain gate and look under Target Deal.
Go to reply #217 for details.
Doesn't look like you've hit any of them yet  ;)
I think he spends almost as much time repainting them as he does shooting at them...lol
Exactly right Steve, I repaint them after every shooting session,  but Ron is right here,  those are two new ones that I put on there today. I bought 12 of them still have 6 in their boxes.

Also the two teardrop shaped ones on each side are new.

LOL, I refreshed ALL my spinners this morning that were shot yesterday.

Went by Ace Hardware this morning. This is the brand paint I use. $4.59 per can, I can buy cheaper spray paint but it does not cover as well as this. So this actually last almost twice as long as the cheaper paint.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on July 09, 2021, 11:58:17 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 09, 2021, 11:26:41 AM

Went by Ace Hardware this morning. This is the brand paint I use. $4.59 per can, I can buy cheaper spray paint but it does not cover as well as this. So this actually last almost twice as long as the cheaper paint.

I completely agree. I bought some cheap white spray paint and it was like painting with milk.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 09, 2021, 01:49:08 PM
Quote from: EdinGa on July 09, 2021, 11:58:17 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 09, 2021, 11:26:41 AM

Went by Ace Hardware this morning. This is the brand paint I use. $4.59 per can, I can buy cheaper spray paint but it does not cover as well as this. So this actually last almost twice as long as the cheaper paint.

I completely agree. I bought some cheap white spray paint and it was like painting with milk.

In 1979 I bought cheap paint to paint my house that I was going to sell. I ended up spending more for the paint AND painting the whole exterior three coats. Lesson learned, get paint that will cover in one coat if possible.

 I did sell and double my money on that house in less than three years due to the housing market, great timing, and a lot of work fixing it up myself. I put in new flooring throughout, remodeled the bathroom, removed a dying tree, put up a new 6' Cedar fence. I also was blessed, the City widened lowered, and repaved the street with new curbs. Talk about the Curb appeal going up! My selling price was three times the price I paid for it, and it sold the week we put it on the market. So the lesson on the paint was worth it, LOL

I did ALL the work myself except the floors.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on July 09, 2021, 04:57:23 PM
I shot my two CMP Daisy 853's this morning.  They are both one-holers at 10 M with 7.33 gr. JSB or AA pellets.  I even hit some 25 yard spinner spoons with the straight stocked 853!

The Daisy 853 from CMP may be the best airgun deal in the world?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on July 09, 2021, 05:52:17 PM
Makin' a forearm for Crosman 2100/2200 from European Birch.
It'll be stained maple to match a buttstock I have ready to mount....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 09, 2021, 06:00:40 PM
I did some more casting this morning of 26 grain NOE 25 cal "Hunters" my latest fun gun has been my AEA HP 25 cal semi auto.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on July 09, 2021, 06:12:00 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on July 09, 2021, 06:00:40 PM
I did some more casting this morning of 26 grain NOE 25 cal "Hunters" my latest fun gun has been my AEA HP 25 cal semi auto.

That mold should be in the mail to me as I type this. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 09, 2021, 06:48:07 PM
Reverted my 2240 back to pistol form. At some point I misplaced my barrel band front sight and my grips...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on July 09, 2021, 06:51:00 PM
Quote from: Insanity on July 09, 2021, 06:48:07 PM
Reverted my 2240 back to pistol form. At some point I misplaced my barrel band front sight and my grips...

Took me awhile to find my Prod grips when I got my collapsible stock too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 09, 2021, 06:54:11 PM
I would like to buy nice wood grips and a good sight set for it at some point. Would like to use it for the GTA target shooting. I plan to do various styles but would really like to do one handed if I dont shake too much for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on July 10, 2021, 01:29:39 PM
Installed and adjusted a Sideshot cell phone Mount On my Prod. Hoping to
Catch pellets in flight in slow motion and maybe record some ground squirrel or starling shots.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 10, 2021, 01:34:55 PM
Started out shooting one of my 'lego' carbine pumper builds... very rewarding...  ;D
Then moved to one of the 392s (mine). Not as accurate as the 'lego' but, it's getting there.
Even at 4 pumps (10 meter shooting) it's a cardio workout...  :( .. for my old butt anyhow.
Shoulders ain't what they used to be.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 10, 2021, 02:32:33 PM
Quote from: Insanity on July 09, 2021, 06:54:11 PM
I would like to buy nice wood grips and a good sight set for it at some point. Would like to use it for the GTA target shooting. I plan to do various styles but would really like to do one handed if I dont shake too much for it.

Got your back Matt...  ;)

As far as the shaking... it gets worse with age.... Can't help you there.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 10, 2021, 02:36:14 PM
DANG!
 I got sucked into GTA. I just wanted to print some targets.
Now 4 hours later... I am printing those targets but the wind says a storm is brewing!
FML
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 10, 2021, 03:05:40 PM
I shot some boat tail slugs out of the 392s.... Oh boy, this gun is going to have many, many uses !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 10, 2021, 03:13:09 PM
 Been playing with a proto type trigger mod for the Daisy 880 platform, results are very promising, and will be doing this again with a Winchester 1977XL that is on the operating table as I type. This time I will document every step I take in the installation. IMO trigger snobs may even approve of this system.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: rdtricks on July 10, 2021, 03:58:07 PM
So many projects and so little time.  Wanted to start the day by working on prep-staining the 853 I have apart but it was already too hot at 8AM to trust a good bonding.  Not planning on doing anything outside for the next couple of days:  11:30 AM and it is already 106 F in the shade - and climbing.  Weather man said tonight will cool down to the mid 80 by 12 AM.  Guess I'll sit under the fan and read until falling asleep.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on July 10, 2021, 04:13:00 PM
too wet to mow so i disposed of some over ripe tomatoes.  .177 Polymags don't do a whole lot of damage, but it was still fun.  i also shot some water filled 5oz V8 cans and those little airline sized alcohol bottles.  those did explode nicely.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 10, 2021, 04:56:45 PM
Let's see.
Packed the .30 AEA to ship to Manny.
Sold Bill's Air Max to a Guy to be delivered Tuesday.
Worked on the details of a Evanix I'm buying.
Changed the filter on my AV Compressor.
Sent info for buying an AEA to a Guy and linked GTA in as a resource.
Poked avator for time travelling.
And it's only 4 PM here!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 10, 2021, 10:19:51 PM
Worked the late shift today so I got some shooting in before work.  I unboxed my new Hatsan Mod 125 yesterday and scoped it.  Today I fine tuned the zero and shot five 20.06gr H&N FTT’s though it at a target 15 yards away for group.  First group  measured 3/4” ctc.  Cocking effort is really stout and the gun squeals like the rusty hinge sound effect from Disney’s Sounds of the Haunted House when cocked.  It is obviously pretty dry in there.  I’ll tear into it next weekend and de-bur things and moly stuff.  For now I’m pretty satisfied with this $150 refurb.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 10, 2021, 10:48:34 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 05, 2021, 07:53:03 PM
Made this beeswaxed leather coaster.
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYbrwWMG/20210705-154744.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRtNTcv7)

Who woulda thunk that would end up under my beer right now? Well probably you lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 11, 2021, 11:01:41 AM
Nothing yet... had to come into work this morning but that's all about to change here in about an hour....  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 11, 2021, 05:23:58 PM
 Finished my Ronno6 Daisy 880 trigger mod instruction thread.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=189250.msg156182176#msg156182176 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=189250.msg156182176#msg156182176)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 11, 2021, 10:39:01 PM
I spent an hour or so just pondering, shouldering, and comparing my two Hatsan 125’s.  I like the feel but not the look of the Sniper stock on the .25 caliber.  The long cocking slot acts like a slit drum and amplifies both the cocking noise and the sound of the shot. The big plastic compensator (?) probably acts as an amplifier as well.  It’s a noisy beast!  The sniper stock also has a slightly shorter length of pull than the plain Jane stock on the .22.   IMO this combined with the actually physically shorter barrel on the .25 caliber makes it feel shorter and handier.  Also a little easier to shoot unsupported.  The .25 is still breaking in and I hope a lot of the cocking and shot cycle noise will abate with time and maybe a lube tune.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on July 11, 2021, 11:03:29 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on July 10, 2021, 03:13:09 PM
Been playing with a proto type trigger mod for the Daisy 880 platform, results are very promising, and will be doing this again with a Winchester 1977XL that is on the operating table as I type. This time I will document every step I take in the installation. IMO trigger snobs may even approve of this system.  8)

I'll be watching! I need to do trigger work on 2 of the 880's and nothing I have found yet is doing the trick.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 12, 2021, 12:45:05 AM
Quote from: Insanity on July 10, 2021, 10:48:34 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on July 05, 2021, 07:53:03 PM
Made this beeswaxed leather coaster.
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYbrwWMG/20210705-154744.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRtNTcv7)

Who woulda thunk that would end up under my beer right now? Well probably you lol.
I hoped you'd eventually find that post.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 12, 2021, 12:57:39 AM
I had see it once and thought cool then got it from you and thought wait a second did he make 2 or is that the one lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Booder98 on July 12, 2021, 04:44:03 PM
Sticking these weekend days together.  I went to the Midwest Airgun Show.  I saw a lot of what looked to me like really nice used guns, for decent prices.  Unfortunately, I had screwed up my airgun show plans by double-booking myself, and I only had a half-hour or so to spend there.  I did pick up a few $5 tins of pellets, and I should've grabbed a few more.  I also saw a few old bb guns that my family owned as kids; a Daisy 1894 that had this funky 10-shot loader out of a 40-shot magazine, and the uncockable-by-me Daisy double-barreled shotgun.

Then yesterday I zeroed in the Westhunter 6-16x44 FFP that I bought myself for my birthday.  Much nicer than what I had.  IANA scope expert, but I could definitely tell the difference between it and the resto of my $50 scope collection.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 13, 2021, 05:34:30 PM
Did some trigger adjustment and some more shooting with the American boy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8z7ngTyq/20210713-132747.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gxPKvbbD)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on July 14, 2021, 12:22:01 AM
Tonight I di did something I have been trying to do, I split cards with powder burners all the time but never with a PCP, seems the lighter weight pellets want to push the card away so i switched over to the JSB Monsters in 22 in my Flashpup and the second shot I connected. in the past I was using .177 pellets in my AV V10 pistol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 14, 2021, 12:39:39 AM
Quote from: whtsmoke on July 14, 2021, 12:22:01 AM
Tonight I di did something I have been trying to do, I split cards with powder burners all the time but never with a PCP, seems the lighter weight pellets want to push the card away so i switched over to the JSB Monsters in 22 in my Flashpup and the second shot I connected. in the past I was using .177 pellets in my AV V10 pistol.

Very cool congrats!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 14, 2021, 12:52:39 AM
Quote from: Insanity on July 14, 2021, 12:39:39 AM
Quote from: whtsmoke on July 14, 2021, 12:22:01 AM
Tonight I di did something I have been trying to do, I split cards with powder burners all the time but never with a PCP, seems the lighter weight pellets want to push the card away so i switched over to the JSB Monsters in 22 in my Flashpup and the second shot I connected. in the past I was using .177 pellets in my AV V10 pistol.

Very cool congrats!

Outstanding Terry! Indeed, congrats!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 14, 2021, 07:15:23 AM
Received the original air stripper parts for the Air Speed .25 and got it put back together.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on July 14, 2021, 01:24:34 PM
Quote from: whtsmoke on July 14, 2021, 12:22:01 AM
Tonight I di did something I have been trying to do, I split cards with powder burners all the time but never with a PCP, seems the lighter weight pellets want to push the card away so i switched over to the JSB Monsters in 22 in my Flashpup and the second shot I connected. in the past I was using .177 pellets in my AV V10 pistol.
I've done that at 10yds with my multi pumps and even split pellets on a knife edge with a cheap Springer I used to have, but this is only at 10yds which is pretty easy.

With a PCP probably shooting at much longer distances I'm sure is not so easy, congrats .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 15, 2021, 07:13:00 PM
While some might like it, I'm most definitely NOT one and the puke green color of that Gamo Bone Collector stock just had to go. Nothing fancy or special, just scuffed it with some 0000 fine steel wool, wiped it down and now it's hanging on a hook in the basement with a first coat of paint on it.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 15, 2021, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 15, 2021, 07:13:00 PM
While some might like it, I'm most definitely NOT one and the puke green color of that Gamo Bone Collector stock just had to go. Nothing fancy or special, just scuffed it with some 0000 fine steel wool, wiped it down and now it's hanging on a hook in the basement with a first coat of paint on it.
Thank you. I agree that Zombie color to me is horrible.  What color you going with?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 15, 2021, 09:52:26 PM
Just tinkered with a new toy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 15, 2021, 10:33:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 15, 2021, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 15, 2021, 07:13:00 PM
While some might like it, I'm most definitely NOT one and the puke green color of that Gamo Bone Collector stock just had to go. Nothing fancy or special, just scuffed it with some 0000 fine steel wool, wiped it down and now it's hanging on a hook in the basement with a first coat of paint on it.
Thank you. I agree that Zombie color to me is horrible.  What color you going with?

This one...Patriotic Blue. Before and after picture.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 15, 2021, 10:52:04 PM
Yeah! ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 16, 2021, 10:17:03 PM
 I had messed up the scope (the one that had worked good) on my 1400 the other day, and so went to irons.

Spent the afternoon tinkering, and made it right again.  Then snuck down back and blasted some cans.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on July 17, 2021, 11:57:05 AM
Was looking at my old photos, and it made me realize how a touch of brass here and there looks so elegant:


(https://i.imgur.com/Cc3niMv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cN1DsYk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cokun2P.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FEonaZn.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/gVgIVpb.jpg)


I miss my machinists in Asia  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on July 17, 2021, 12:51:12 PM
Got up early to cast and when the sun hit my back I switched to powder coating.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on July 17, 2021, 01:13:57 PM
I've been making sawdust on a 2100/2200 forearm.........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 17, 2021, 06:46:24 PM
 I tinkered on the 880 M/M Shadow FrankenDaisy. 
Wasn't taking air, so replaced the o ring on the pump head.

 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on July 17, 2021, 08:33:37 PM
Filled a huge trash can with water, shot three pellets from my Origin in the water. Emptied the water in the flower bed - multi tasking here - recovered the pellets, measured them. Ordered a new slug mold from MP Molds in 5.52 mm then cast a bunch of .22 hunter pellets with the NOE mold.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: John4861 on July 18, 2021, 05:58:02 AM
Followed another trail filled with internet click-bait and the inability to keep inventory current, went to pick up what was offered only to find it all lies!  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 18, 2021, 06:26:48 AM
Quote from: John4861 on July 18, 2021, 05:58:02 AM
Followed another trail filled with internet click-bait and the inability to keep inventory current, went to pick up what was offered only to find it all lies!  :(
Unfortunately I'm finding that this is happening more and more often with me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 18, 2021, 06:31:47 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 15, 2021, 10:33:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 15, 2021, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 15, 2021, 07:13:00 PM
While some might like it, I'm most definitely NOT one and the puke green color of that Gamo Bone Collector stock just had to go. Nothing fancy or special, just scuffed it with some 0000 fine steel wool, wiped it down and now it's hanging on a hook in the basement with a first coat of paint on it.
Thank you. I agree that Zombie color to me is horrible.  What color you going with?

This one...Patriotic Blue. Before and after picture.
Have you had a chance to take the Blue Jay out for a accuracy test yet?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 18, 2021, 08:45:54 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 18, 2021, 06:31:47 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 15, 2021, 10:33:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 15, 2021, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 15, 2021, 07:13:00 PM
While some might like it, I'm most definitely NOT one and the puke green color of that Gamo Bone Collector stock just had to go. Nothing fancy or special, just scuffed it with some 0000 fine steel wool, wiped it down and now it's hanging on a hook in the basement with a first coat of paint on it.
Thank you. I agree that Zombie color to me is horrible.  What color you going with?

This one...Patriotic Blue. Before and after picture.
Have you had a chance to take the Blue Jay out for a accuracy test yet?

I think the rain that started Friday night has finally passed over but it created a pond across the street and that pond has been trying to fill my father's basement...lol. Enter me, a pair of boots and a submersible pump.

It finally stopped late last night and supposed to be partly sunny and 75 so maybe today once I manage to clean up whatever mess is still down there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 18, 2021, 08:51:12 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 18, 2021, 08:45:54 AM

I think the rain that started Friday night has finally passed over but it created a pond across the street and that pond has been trying to fill my father's basement...lol. Enter me, a pair of boots and a submersible pump.

It finally stopped late last night and supposed to be partly sunny and 75 so maybe today once I manage to clean up whatever mess is still down there.
Oh I'm real sorry to hear about that Steve. I know that's a  headache.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 18, 2021, 09:13:03 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 18, 2021, 08:51:12 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 18, 2021, 08:45:54 AM

I think the rain that started Friday night has finally passed over but it created a pond across the street and that pond has been trying to fill my father's basement...lol. Enter me, a pair of boots and a submersible pump.

It finally stopped late last night and supposed to be partly sunny and 75 so maybe today once I manage to clean up whatever mess is still down there.
Oh I'm real sorry to hear about that Steve. I know that's a  headache.
No need to be, I'm used to it...lol. The house is something like 115 years old and we get this a couple times a year, usually when it rains heavy like yesterday or when spring hits and the snow melts off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 18, 2021, 12:19:45 PM
Can you install a sump pump.. or is it not worth it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on July 18, 2021, 06:56:24 PM
I cast up some.25 cal hunter pellets. Ran out of them while shooting my new sentry.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 18, 2021, 09:21:33 PM
Quote from: avator on July 18, 2021, 12:19:45 PM
Can you install a sump pump.. or is it not worth it?

He had a guy come in to figure out why his drain pipe was plugged to find out trees on the other end had grown up and around and crushed the pipe so they would have had to trench the back yard for a whole new drain pipe, plus the sump set up and he wasn't ready to shell out a bit over $3000 to have it all done.

I got an Ace Hardware 72gph submersible pump and we just run the hose into the washing machine drain pipe so the village, which never installed the storm sewer when they had the street dug up, gets that water anyway...lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 18, 2021, 09:45:59 PM
Yrp, I thought it might be expensive. Tree roots wreak havoc on drains.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 18, 2021, 09:46:32 PM
 Did a little plinking while getting the grill ready for company eats, Prod and an 880 just because, then handed the bro in law a set of them $5 bargain gate resettable targets so he can practice  with the Beeman .177 I gifted him awhile back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bryan123 on July 19, 2021, 07:34:57 AM
My garage is my 5 meter range for the 5m pistol and the 5m BB matches.

So I cleaned out the garage which I guess is airgun related.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on July 19, 2021, 08:59:15 PM
Attached a deburred and polished 8-32 stainless screw to the barrel band and added a delrin washer:



(https://i.imgur.com/NqLYG5a.jpg?1)



It kind of looks like a a swivel wannabe  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 20, 2021, 12:33:31 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on July 19, 2021, 08:59:15 PM
Attached a deburred and polished 8-32 stainless screw to the barrel band and added a delrin washer:



(https://i.imgur.com/NqLYG5a.jpg?1)



It kind of looks like a a swivel wannabe  ;D

Nice digs gator!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on July 20, 2021, 12:37:37 AM
It's just a stainless cap screw, Mr. Matt  ;D

My barrel bands from Don Cothran all have tapped and threaded (by him) bottoms.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 20, 2021, 12:46:12 AM
Lol I meant the gator skin on the couch or pillow what ever it is I really cant tell...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on July 20, 2021, 12:54:18 AM
I like this particular stainless fill adapter from $rcher $rguns 'cuz it has a single O-ring like the PROD's, hence short.

The nipple is also not detachable but machined along with the entire body:



(https://i.imgur.com/vYFBBm9.jpg?1)



I put O-rings around the hex for a cleaner look.

I have another one, and I intend to have a machinist round off the hex for an even cleaner look, but it also needs a small hole (non-thru, of course) on the side so I can use a rod (drill bit) to tighten it into the tube  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on July 20, 2021, 12:55:08 AM
Quote from: Insanity on July 20, 2021, 12:46:12 AM
Lol I meant the gator skin on the couch or pillow what ever it is I really cant tell...

Lol!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on July 21, 2021, 06:42:31 PM
I killed 4 ground squirrels with my Woods Walker.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on July 22, 2021, 03:34:52 AM
Made room for the Leishy Classic .25 on the way. Organized O rings.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 22, 2021, 11:40:43 AM
My new rifle purchase was not one from my bucket list but rather more of a desire to experience what our neighbors to the north are limited to as far as velocity is concerned when they shoot.

The 490 fps Ruger Black Hawk is the rifle I'm referring too. I ordered it from FDAR with his 2-screw trigger modification. I've shot it some with open sights and I've finally accepted that my eyesight is such that I can't do that anymore.  That chapter has closed in my life so I have mounted a scope. I had a Mantis 3-9x32AO and that's what I put on it temporarily.

After shooting a couple hundred pellets ir so I've now cleaned and polished the bore, adjusted the 2-screw trigger again, tightened the pivot screw and now I would like to see what kinda accuracy I can expect out of it.

I finished my yard this morning,  I think I'll work first on seeing what pellets this little rascal likes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 22, 2021, 12:39:24 PM
I received my printer ink order today.
I have a 250 ct pack of pastel colored card stock.
I will be printing lots and lots of targets.
I don't do much printing other than targets and often times the printhead gets clogged after sitting.
I paid $19 for this multipurpose printer at Walmart. I bought 2 of them and one is still in the box.
I have samples of my favorite targets and I simply put them in the scanner and pump out copies.
I paid $28 for a set of black and color ink and waited 2 weeks for delivery.
When this printer begins to give me trouble, I'll kick it to the curb and break out the new one.
Hey, kinda like sub $300 airguns, now that I think about it....  :o 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 22, 2021, 04:12:01 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 22, 2021, 11:40:43 AM
My new rifle purchase was not one from my bucket list but rather more of a desire to experience what our neighbors to the north are limited to as far as velocity is concerned when they shoot.

The 490 fps Ruger Black Hawk is the rifle I'm referring too. I ordered it from FDAR with his 2-screw trigger modification. I've shot it some with open sights and I've finally accepted that my eyesight is such that I can't do that anymore.  That chapter has closed in my life so I have mounted a scope. I had a Mantis 3-9x32AO and that's what I put on it temporarily.

After shooting a couple hundred pellets ir so I've now cleaned and polished the bore, adjusted the 2-screw trigger again, tightened the pivot screw and now I would like to see what kinda accuracy I can expect out of it.

I finished my yard this morning,  I think I'll work first on seeing what pellets this little rascal likes.

I’m intrigued, Dan, to find out how she does at what range and which pellets at that kind of velocity.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 22, 2021, 06:55:22 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on July 22, 2021, 04:12:01 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 22, 2021, 11:40:43 AM
My new rifle purchase was not one from my bucket list but rather more of a desire to experience what our neighbors to the north are limited to as far as velocity is concerned when they shoot.

The 490 fps Ruger Black Hawk is the rifle I'm referring too. I ordered it from FDAR with his 2-screw trigger modification. I've shot it some with open sights and I've finally accepted that my eyesight is such that I can't do that anymore.  That chapter has closed in my life so I have mounted a scope. I had a Mantis 3-9x32AO and that's what I put on it temporarily.

After shooting a couple hundred pellets ir so I've now cleaned and polished the bore, adjusted the 2-screw trigger again, tightened the pivot screw and now I would like to see what kinda accuracy I can expect out of it.

I finished my yard this morning,  I think I'll work first on seeing what pellets this little rascal likes.

I’m intrigued, Dan, to find out how she does at what range and which pellets at that kind of velocity.
Finding a pellet that would shoot a tight group at 20 yards proved to be quite the challenge.
This was quite an ordeal. But finally I discovered that the RWS 7gr R10 wadcutters would group under an inch at 20 yards. After finishing the last 2 acres of my yards I didn't have much time before it got too hot. I'll pick back up on this tomorrow. 

I don't mind telling you, my R7,  Hw50,  R9, and D460 have definitely spoiled me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 22, 2021, 07:31:41 PM
Quote from: avator on July 22, 2021, 12:39:24 PM
I received my printer ink order today.
I have a 250 ct pack of pastel colored card stock.
I will be printing lots and lots of targets.
I don't do much printing other than targets and often times the printhead gets clogged after sitting.
I paid $19 for this multipurpose printer at Walmart. I bought 2 of them and one is still in the box.
I have samples of my favorite targets and I simply put them in the scanner and pump out copies.
I paid $28 for a set of black and color ink and waited 2 weeks for delivery.
When this printer begins to give me trouble, I'll kick it to the curb and break out the new one.
Hey, kinda like sub $300 airguns, now that I think about it....  :o 8)

 IIR There was a guy who set up a printer to print and post a target at the backstop, and he just had to hit print when he needed a fresh target ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on July 22, 2021, 09:08:34 PM
Played with my R7 and then unpackaged my Beeman P17 welcome to Luverne AL gift from Bill and was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy of this little pistol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 22, 2021, 11:35:37 PM
I opened a fresh tin of .22 CPHP’s and the Hatsan 125 demonstrated that it does not like this particular lot.
So I got out my 2nd model Crosman 1400 and smacked some spinners at thirty yards.  Ol’ Stumpy is pretty catholic about ammo.  I generally try all new stuff out in that gun.  If it won’t shoot a particular pellet well then it’s a sure bet none of my other guns will like it.  Also, worked on my new portable backstop.  I built a rough wooden two runner sledge.  It’s four feet long and three feet wide.  When finished it will have a four foot square backstop built on top.  I’m making everything out of some recycled 2X10 lumber and the back stop will be two layers thick.  I plan to tow it around my property with my garden tractor and set it up wherever I want it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 23, 2021, 12:44:12 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 22, 2021, 11:35:37 PM
I opened a fresh tin of .22 CPHP’s and the Hatsan 125 demonstrated that it does not like this particular lot.
So I got out my 2nd model Crosman 1400 and smacked some spinners at thirty yards.  Ol’ Stumpy is pretty catholic about ammo.  I generally try all new stuff out in that gun.  If it won’t shoot a particular pellet well then it’s a sure bet none of my other guns will like it.  Also, worked on my new portable backstop.  I built a rough wooden two runner sledge.  It’s four feet long and three feet wide.  When finished it will have a four foot square backstop built on top.  I’m making everything out of some recycled 2X10 lumber and the back stop will be two layers thick.  I plan to tow it around my property with my garden tractor and set it up wherever I want it.
Ingenious idea Carter. What is the old saying? Oh yeah, without pictures it didn't happen. LOL
 ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 23, 2021, 01:19:56 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 23, 2021, 12:44:12 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 22, 2021, 11:35:37 PM
I opened a fresh tin of .22 CPHP’s and the Hatsan 125 demonstrated that it does not like this particular lot.
So I got out my 2nd model Crosman 1400 and smacked some spinners at thirty yards.  Ol’ Stumpy is pretty catholic about ammo.  I generally try all new stuff out in that gun.  If it won’t shoot a particular pellet well then it’s a sure bet none of my other guns will like it.  Also, worked on my new portable backstop.  I built a rough wooden two runner sledge.  It’s four feet long and three feet wide.  When finished it will have a four foot square backstop built on top.  I’m making everything out of some recycled 2X10 lumber and the back stop will be two layers thick.  I plan to tow it around my property with my garden tractor and set it up wherever I want it.
Ingenious idea Carter. What is the old saying? Oh yeah, without pictures it didn't happen. LOL
 ::)
Tomorrow! Or rather later today.  Still got to build the backstop.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on July 24, 2021, 03:39:25 PM
I stripped the finish off a Crosman Model 1 buttstock and forearm.
They were a bit nicked up....actually the wood looks very nice.: even color and grain.
Now to apply some finish and clean up the rest of the rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on July 24, 2021, 03:44:18 PM
Cast a bunch of .22 cal slugs with the new MP mould.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 24, 2021, 04:22:56 PM
Got shanghied by the memsahib the last two days so I couldn’t finish my (semi) portable backstop. Gonna try and work on it today but I have just been informed that I am on “grill” duty this evening so I had better work fast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on July 24, 2021, 05:11:30 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 24, 2021, 04:22:56 PM
Got shanghied by the memsahib the last two days so I couldn’t finish my (semi) portable backstop. Gonna try and work on it today but I have just been informed that I am on “grill” duty this evening so I had better work fast.


Dunno how to grill, seriously  ;D

Before I came to the US in 2016, the maid and her hubby, who was also our handyman, taught me how to cook.

Hmm, I have not cooked in 2 years (?) now 'cuz my mother-in-law was with us for over a year--she went home last Nov., and I miss her  :(

My son took over and does the cooking  ;D

Looking back, I have never seen my father cook even once, honestly!

A long time ago when I was in HS or 1st year in college only me and my Pa were home, so he told me to cook rice and whatever viand---had to go to one of our neighbors surreptitiously to seek help  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 24, 2021, 07:23:58 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on July 24, 2021, 05:11:30 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 24, 2021, 04:22:56 PM
Got shanghied by the memsahib the last two days so I couldn’t finish my (semi) portable backstop. Gonna try and work on it today but I have just been informed that I am on “grill” duty this evening so I had better work fast.


Dunno how to grill, seriously  ;D

Before I came to the US in 2016, the maid and her hubby, who was also our handyman, taught me how to cook.

Hmm, I have not cooked in 2 years (?) now 'cuz my mother-in-law was with us for over a year--she went home last Nov., and I miss her  :(

My son took over and does the cooking  ;D

Looking back, I have never seen my father cook even once, honestly!

A long time ago when I was in HS or 1st year in college only me and my Pa were home, so he told me to cook rice and whatever viand---had to go to one of our neighbors surreptitiously to seek help  ;D
Your not missing anything. Lol.  When the weather is this hot we don’t like to heat up our little house with a lot of cooking.  So on weekends I will grill or smoke a variety of meats.  I try to make enough to provide dinner for four or five nights.  Tonight I’m cooking brats, pork chops, and chicken.  I’d better get started. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on July 24, 2021, 09:46:41 PM
Made this with my Sideshot and I phone just because I could :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T2XWaekGV8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T2XWaekGV8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 25, 2021, 02:29:17 PM
That's OK Rick...
Leave it to us "Pros" ;)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=131255.0;attach=368090;image)


Honestly, I have been cooking since I was 12.
Mom went to college at nights to get her degree and Dad could burn water boiling it.
He and I had a pact... I would cook and he would do the dishes.
 He was a Saint (or starving) and would eat whatever I made.
We ate a lot of SOS (Dried Beef Gravy on toast) back then. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on July 25, 2021, 02:34:08 PM
Applying finish to Crosman Model 1 furniture.
Bead blasted and painted the receivers.
Gonna be a pretty gun......wonderful shooter even if not collectable due to refinish.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on July 25, 2021, 04:20:32 PM
Gents, the best cook are actually men, and I will stick to it  ;D

My hunter friends in the PI are so good at it I am so amazed at their skills in cooking exotic dishes;  i.e., frogs, snakes, deer, birds, steamed veggies, etc.

Then there were those salesmen and sales managers in the company I worked for before.

Had no idea there are so many ways to cook a goat  ;D

Dunno but food just tastes so much better when they are cooked using wood and earthen ware.

Some people in the PI still use “PALAYOK” or earthen ware when cooking dishes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 25, 2021, 04:26:58 PM
Quote
Dunno but food just tastes so much better when they are cooked using wood and earthen ware.

Amen Brother!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on July 25, 2021, 04:48:29 PM
Hunting and Plinking 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on July 25, 2021, 05:51:49 PM
Wasn't today, but yesterday I visited fellow GTA member SeanGabrell. I had a great time shooting airguns with him. We shot airguns basically all day, from 9 to 430. He has a great collection of guns, a beautiful home and yard. We shot spinners and plates out to 102/3? yards. Lots and lots of fun. Thank you Sean
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 25, 2021, 07:20:58 PM
Quote from: Bayman on July 25, 2021, 05:51:49 PM
Wasn't today, but yesterday I visited fellow GTA member SeanGabrell. I had a great time shooting airguns with him. We shot airguns basically all day, from 9 to 430. He has a great collection of guns, a beautiful home and yard. We shot spinners and plates out to 102/3? yards. Lots and lots of fun. Thank you Sean

That’s great! I really like hearing GTA members get together to shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on July 25, 2021, 07:23:02 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on July 25, 2021, 07:20:58 PM
Quote from: Bayman on July 25, 2021, 05:51:49 PM
Wasn't today, but yesterday I visited fellow GTA member SeanGabrell. I had a great time shooting airguns with him. We shot airguns basically all day, from 9 to 430. He has a great collection of guns, a beautiful home and yard. We shot spinners and plates out to 102/3? yards. Lots and lots of fun. Thank you Sean

That’s great! I really like hearing GTA members get together to shoot.


Odoyle/YO is on his way to visit me  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on July 25, 2021, 07:27:43 PM
Might take months to shoot all his guns though  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 25, 2021, 07:44:11 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on July 25, 2021, 07:27:43 PM
Might take months to shoot all his guns though  ;D

Haha!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wynn on July 25, 2021, 10:22:03 PM
My first PCP comes tomorrow. Today I got my scope somewhat ready to mount and messed with the air pump to make sure it'll work. Now I'm impatiently waiting til my Flashpup arrives!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 26, 2021, 04:25:47 PM
Welcome to the Darkside Wynn!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wynn on July 26, 2021, 10:58:59 PM
Thanks! I've been a member since 2013, and have held off for that long. I love this little flash pup, very impressed so far. I can't even imagine what an FX or Air Arms or any other high end PCP is like.

Now I need the weather to cool off a bit so the starlings come back out  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on July 27, 2021, 01:57:11 AM
Quote from: Wynn on July 25, 2021, 10:22:03 PM
My first PCP comes tomorrow. Today I got my scope somewhat ready to mount and messed with the air pump to make sure it'll work. Now I'm impatiently waiting til my Flashpup arrives!

Those are great guns my friend I have one in every flavor. Super quiet and hunting accurate
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on August 02, 2021, 08:11:05 PM
I will admit that I am one of those from the dark side but I do have springers and pumps and today I was feeling my oats and got my Hatsan 130 QE out to play with. After having cocked that darn thing some fifty times I had one of the best cardio workouts one can have plus it was a workout for my arms and shoulders. I had forgotten that the thing was a brut to cock but so much fun to shoot. I wasn't trying for anything special but it did shoot some nice groups using the Hatsan 30 cal pellets that I bought cheap. My thoughts afterwards were it was fun, a good workout and it was accurate, BUT compressed air is so much easier LOL. I wouldn't mind having one in a .25 cal though and might start looking at them or maybe a good 22 cal. might be better. Ok time to fess up some more I spilled my container of pellets and had to get down and pick them all up LOL.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 03, 2021, 02:32:49 PM
 Took the Daisy 426 apart and added new seals. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: woogie_man on August 03, 2021, 11:13:40 PM
Was able to get the new Theoben MK2 out and got things zeroed at 50 yards.  Was quite impressed with the ragged groups so pushed out to 100 yards.  Man does a .25 pack a serious punch!  Was blasting through 1/2" plywood with ease, and making some nice holes to spot through the scope.

The Allen Z tune on the rifle is something else, as it is stupid quiet for shooting an average of 880 fps. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on August 04, 2021, 03:46:54 PM
Took the .22 XS-25 SFB (https://xisicousa.com/product/xisico-xs25sfb/) with a cheap 4x-9x scope to the range on a whim. Sighted it in at about 50 yards with RWS superdomes, then switched over to Crosman Premier Domed. After a few more adjustments to the scope, I was putting all those Crosman pellets into the black and decided to aim for the holes made in the white if the paper by the "flyers." To my surprise, I was consistently generating ragged one-hole groups just resting the gun with my elbow on the bench. This is something that I was never able to do with my RWS/Diana 36 that I purchased new as soon as it was launched. This gun was never "tuned" and just shoots like this out of the box.

It's too bad that Flying Dragon doesn't seem to carry them any longer.

Note: The photo below is not mine. I took it off of a different post.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 04, 2021, 07:25:39 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on August 04, 2021, 03:46:54 PM
Took the .22 XS-25 SFB (https://xisicousa.com/product/xisico-xs25sfb/) with a cheap 4x-9x scope to the range on a whim. Sighted it in at about 50 yards with RWS superdomes, then switched over to Crosman Premier Domed. After a few more adjustments to the scope, I was putting all those Crosman pellets into the black and decided to aim for the holes made in the white if the paper by the "flyers." To my surprise, I was consistently generating ragged one-hole groups just resting the gun with my elbow on the bench. This is something that I was never able to do with my RWS/Diana 36 that I purchased new as soon as it was launched. This gun was never "tuned" and just shoots like this out of the box.

It's too bad that Flying Dragon doesn't seem to carry them any longer.

Note: The photo below is not mine. I took it off of a different post.
Let me get this straight.  With your untuned .22 cal XS-25 SFB you were shooting at a target 50 yards away using Crosman Premier Domed pellets and you were consistently generating ragged one-hole groups just resting the gun with your elbow on the bench. Is that correct?

If so, that's EXCELLENT marksmanship especially with a cheap 4x-9x scope. Amazing!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on August 04, 2021, 09:04:37 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 04, 2021, 07:25:39 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on August 04, 2021, 03:46:54 PM
Took the .22 XS-25 SFB (https://xisicousa.com/product/xisico-xs25sfb/) with a cheap 4x-9x scope to the range on a whim. Sighted it in at about 50 yards with RWS superdomes, then switched over to Crosman Premier Domed. After a few more adjustments to the scope, I was putting all those Crosman pellets into the black and decided to aim for the holes made in the white if the paper by the "flyers." To my surprise, I was consistently generating ragged one-hole groups just resting the gun with my elbow on the bench. This is something that I was never able to do with my RWS/Diana 36 that I purchased new as soon as it was launched. This gun was never "tuned" and just shoots like this out of the box.

It's too bad that Flying Dragon doesn't seem to carry them any longer.

Note: The photo below is not mine. I took it off of a different post.
Let me get this straight.  With your untuned .22 cal XS-25 SFB you were shooting at a target 50 yards away using Crosman Premier Domed pellets and you were consistently generating ragged one-hole groups just resting the gun with your elbow on the bench. Is that correct?

If so, that's EXCELLENT marksmanship especially with a cheap 4x-9x scope. Amazing!

It certainly was good for me. Are you being sarcastic? I don't have much to compare it to. The ragged one hole groups came at the end of a 45-minute shooting session, so I probably shouldn't have used the word "consistently."

-Whirly
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 04, 2021, 09:31:17 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on August 04, 2021, 09:04:37 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 04, 2021, 07:25:39 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on August 04, 2021, 03:46:54 PM
Took the .22 XS-25 SFB (https://xisicousa.com/product/xisico-xs25sfb/) with a cheap 4x-9x scope to the range on a whim. Sighted it in at about 50 yards with RWS superdomes, then switched over to Crosman Premier Domed. After a few more adjustments to the scope, I was putting all those Crosman pellets into the black and decided to aim for the holes made in the white if the paper by the "flyers." To my surprise, I was consistently generating ragged one-hole groups just resting the gun with my elbow on the bench. This is something that I was never able to do with my RWS/Diana 36 that I purchased new as soon as it was launched. This gun was never "tuned" and just shoots like this out of the box.

It's too bad that Flying Dragon doesn't seem to carry them any longer.

Note: The photo below is not mine. I took it off of a different post.
Let me get this straight.  With your untuned .22 cal XS-25 SFB you were shooting at a target 50 yards away using Crosman Premier Domed pellets and you were consistently generating ragged one-hole groups just resting the gun with your elbow on the bench. Is that correct?

If so, that's EXCELLENT marksmanship especially with a cheap 4x-9x scope. Amazing!

It certainly was good for me. Are you being sarcastic? I don't have much to compare it to. The ragged one hole groups came at the end of a 45-minute shooting session, so I probably shouldn't have used the word "consistently."

-Whirly
Not being sarcastic at all.   I have a. 22 cal Xs-25 that is fully tuned and I can get one hole groups at 20 yards but they open up to 2 or 3"  at 50 yards with RWS Superdomes but I can't even get 4" with the Crosman pellets at 50 yds. I'm very impressed.

Now that I think about it, I can't get one hole groups at 50 yards with any of the air rifles I own.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on August 04, 2021, 09:50:44 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 04, 2021, 09:31:17 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on August 04, 2021, 09:04:37 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 04, 2021, 07:25:39 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on August 04, 2021, 03:46:54 PM
Took the .22 XS-25 SFB (https://xisicousa.com/product/xisico-xs25sfb/) with a cheap 4x-9x scope to the range on a whim. Sighted it in at about 50 yards with RWS superdomes, then switched over to Crosman Premier Domed. After a few more adjustments to the scope, I was putting all those Crosman pellets into the black and decided to aim for the holes made in the white if the paper by the "flyers." To my surprise, I was consistently generating ragged one-hole groups just resting the gun with my elbow on the bench. This is something that I was never able to do with my RWS/Diana 36 that I purchased new as soon as it was launched. This gun was never "tuned" and just shoots like this out of the box.

It's too bad that Flying Dragon doesn't seem to carry them any longer.

Note: The photo below is not mine. I took it off of a different post.
Let me get this straight.  With your untuned .22 cal XS-25 SFB you were shooting at a target 50 yards away using Crosman Premier Domed pellets and you were consistently generating ragged one-hole groups just resting the gun with your elbow on the bench. Is that correct?

If so, that's EXCELLENT marksmanship especially with a cheap 4x-9x scope. Amazing!

It certainly was good for me. Are you being sarcastic? I don't have much to compare it to. The ragged one hole groups came at the end of a 45-minute shooting session, so I probably shouldn't have used the word "consistently."

-Whirly
Not being sarcastic at all.   I have a. 22 cal Xs-25 that is fully tuned and I can get one hole groups at 20 yards but they open up to 2 or 3"  at 50 yards with RWS Superdomes but I can't even get 4" with the Crosman pellets at 50 yds. I'm very impressed.

Now that I think about it, I can't get one hole groups at 50 yards with any of the air rifles I own.

Maybe I was just in "the zone" for a few minutes, and I'm as surprised as anyone that the Diana 34 clone with a bamboo stock and the Crosman Premier domes liked each other that much. I don't normally rest my arm on anything or shoot that accurately. I took the list of airguns out of my sig, but I probably have about 100 of them, and that inexpensive little XS-25 SFB puts a lot of my more expensive German-made guns to shame, at least in my hands.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 04, 2021, 11:21:37 PM
I'm still waiting on the new cartridge seal to arrive,  but I went ahead and installed the replacement rubber barrel latch  " spring ".
Got 2 and a new latch on the Crosman 357 I bought my dad.
I only needed the one " spring ", but have my own 357 on the way and spare parts are always good to have.
(https://i.postimg.cc/4Ntz1WJc/20210804-190952.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/564Y4qQ9)

The clear vinyl one the seller DIY'ed worked,  but it was definitely a lot stiffer than the real thing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 04, 2021, 11:29:16 PM
I finally got to mount my Airmax 4-12x40AO on my R9. I like the Sport Match TO4C mounts. Although I think they may be scooting back a bit. I didn't use the stop pin but probably should have. 

I got it zeroed in at 30 yds and I enjoyed the morning shooting 1" spinners at 30 and 35 yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on August 05, 2021, 02:27:13 AM
Nothing at all today. Too busy.
Yesterday I went to the range in the evening. Discovered that my Gamo underlever competes neck and neck with a much more expensive Walther LGU. Have to say that the LGV is a very nice rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on August 05, 2021, 07:47:44 AM
Contemplating if the best airgun is the one most used, or if it's the one most fantasized about...

More relevant, trying to dial in an old scope with mushy turrets that don't track true. Windage turret causes all kinds of issues if adjusted. Somehow the scope holds zero once dialed in (or it did). I'd hate to break up this well used (almost abused) scope and gun combination.
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on August 05, 2021, 07:17:36 PM
Due to rain I had not shot in a while. I got to meet my HW 95 in 22 caliber today. 135 shots later I said good by until next time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 05, 2021, 11:21:37 PM
Came home from work with a painful toothache.  Saw the box from Pyramyd Air sitting on my desk and knew that my pellet order had come.  I tore the box open and found three tins of .25 caliber H&N. FTT’s and two tins of Crow Magnums.  Hallelujah! Now I can shoot my new Hatsan Mod 125!  Grabbed the rifle and a tin of each pellet and slipped outside to catch the last minutes of twilight.  I shot about a half dozen of each pellet at the 30 yard spinners before the light faded.  It smacks steel with authority! Went back inside very pleased. 
Wait!  What happened to my toothache?  I got so preoccupied that I forgot all about it and it went away. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 06, 2021, 09:50:31 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 05, 2021, 11:21:37 PM
Came home from work with a painful toothache.  Saw the box from Pyramyd Air sitting on my desk and knew that my pellet order had come.  I tore the box open and found three tins of .25 caliber H&N. FTT’s and two tins of Crow Magnums.  Hallelujah! Now I can shoot my new Hatsan Mod 125!  Grabbed the rifle and a tin of each pellet and slipped outside to catch the last minutes of twilight.  I shot about a half dozen of each pellet at the 30 yard spinners before the light faded.  It smacks steel with authority! Went back inside very pleased. 
Wait!  What happened to my toothache?  I got so preoccupied that I forgot all about it and it went away. ;D
Mind over matter.... or in this case... Matter over mind, maybe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 06, 2021, 10:06:41 AM
NEWS Flash:  Carter has invented a miracle cure.  'Choot' something!
Now back to our regularly scheduled programs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 08, 2021, 08:29:16 AM
So far, and it's only 6:30 CDST, I've given my chickens a fresh coat of paint. Yesterday was not a good day for them, they were under fire and looked pretty beat up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 08, 2021, 09:13:46 AM
 Weather was getting wetter after mowing the lawn, retreated to the basement where I finished fine tuning the scope on my 2240xl carbine, shot another CO2 cart to confirm zero and do some fun plinking. Then Removed the RAI AR stock adapter, that had rattled loose from bumpy roads to and from work, first time I had that get loose on me, a dab of Vibra-Tite and all is solid there again. shot a few rounds to verify zero.
 Then broke out the .177 Hatsan ATP pistol carbine with ATN night vision, checked zero and flipped the Crazy 8 resettable targets for a couple series, then it was food time, also had a few breaks in the events, to help a neighbor lad with straightening out his demo derby lawn mower front axle.
 This is my delayed response to what happened on 6/7/21 :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 09, 2021, 03:52:04 PM
I finished my extremely high tech, cutting edge, state of the art pellet backstop!  It’s made from recycled lumber so it ain’t pretty.  The arrival of my latest Hatsan Model 125 pushed me over the edge.  I had to have a much stronger back stop, maybe two or three of them.  The solution was a crude sledge with a 4’X4’ panel on top.  I can tow it around my property and set it up at different ranges if so desired
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: null on August 09, 2021, 08:10:45 PM
I neutered my Bandit...  :o

Went from mid 800's down to low 500's... lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 09, 2021, 11:19:06 PM
I doubled the number of chickens and pigs on my silhouette rack. I have moved the rack to 40 yards indefinitely.

The R9 has raised the bar, now the chickens are being eliminated regularly at 40 yds now with few misses.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on August 10, 2021, 12:27:00 AM
Dan, outstanding targets and arrangement.

Glad to see you're having fun!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 10, 2021, 06:10:50 AM
Quote from: Arch_E on August 10, 2021, 12:27:00 AM
Dan, outstanding targets and arrangement.

Glad to see you're having fun!

Archie
Thanks Archie.
I am having fun.  It's so hot I'm now I really only get to shoot from around 7 to 10am then I'm driven inside by thr heat.

I do hope you and yours are doing well.

Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sjcroc on August 12, 2021, 02:34:58 AM
I have been shooting the Diana 34 quite a bit and yesterday and today got some targets up with pics.
The rifle now has about 500 pellets through it and even with a bit of lube on the spring it still seemed rough.
So, pulled it down today and cleaned and polished piston and guides, cleaned and lubed spring and deburred the cylinder.
The piston seal was very tight so chucked it in the lathe and dressed the seal down, tested and then a bit more, this process several times until the push fit felt soft yet tight.
reassembled the rifle and fired 8-10 pellets, much quieter, put the scope back on and set up the 10 yd inside target and tested it for accuracy, very good.
Will set up the 25 yd tomorrow outside and see how it does.
Thanks to all the great information on GTA  this task was very easy as I have never worked on air rifles before only powder burners.
Steve.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 12, 2021, 06:59:52 AM
Great job Steve, looks like it was well worth the effort!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on August 12, 2021, 08:24:35 AM
Quote from: sjcroc on August 12, 2021, 02:34:58 AM
I have been shooting the Diana 34 quite a bit and yesterday and today got some targets up with pics.
The rifle now has about 500 pellets through it and even with a bit of lube on the spring it still seemed rough.
So, pulled it down today and cleaned and polished piston and guides, cleaned and lubed spring and deburred the cylinder.
The piston seal was very tight so chucked it in the lathe and dressed the seal down, tested and then a bit more, this process several times until the push fit felt soft yet tight.
reassembled the rifle and fired 8-10 pellets, much quieter, put the scope back on and set up the 10 yd inside target and tested it for accuracy, very good.
Will set up the 25 yd tomorrow outside and see how it does.
Thanks to all the great information on GTA  this task was very easy as I have never worked on air rifles before only powder burners.
Steve.
Congratulations on a job well done. Tinkering is half the fun of airguns. Welcome to the addiction. Lol.

When you get outside and get serious about accuracy at longer distances you'll have to give up the Crosman pellets and strictly shoot soft lead pellets like H&Ns or JSBs. Crosmans are way too inconsistent in quality control to produce good groups at longer distances on a consistent basis. They also use a hard lead that negatively affects the the accuracy of soft lead pellets for up to 200 rounds. The soft lead pellets have difficulty clearing the Crosman hard leading from the barrel. It makes it impractical to flip flop between Crosman and quality pellets. Don't get me wrong I've had tins of cheap Crosman Premier hollowpoints that shot great. BUT most shoot only ok and some are TERRIBLE.

I just seen you had the different brands on your targets and didn't want you chasing your tail when you got outside for testing.

Enjoy your "new" improved gun.
Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on August 12, 2021, 08:49:07 AM
Quote from: sjcroc on August 12, 2021, 02:34:58 AM
I have been shooting the Diana 34 quite a bit and yesterday and today got some targets up with pics.
The rifle now has about 500 pellets through it and even with a bit of lube on the spring it still seemed rough.
So, pulled it down today and cleaned and polished piston and guides, cleaned and lubed spring and deburred the cylinder.
The piston seal was very tight so chucked it in the lathe and dressed the seal down, tested and then a bit more, this process several times until the push fit felt soft yet tight.
reassembled the rifle and fired 8-10 pellets, much quieter, put the scope back on and set up the 10 yd inside target and tested it for accuracy, very good.
Will set up the 25 yd tomorrow outside and see how it does.
Thanks to all the great information on GTA  this task was very easy as I have never worked on air rifles before only powder burners.
Steve.
It is amazing what a little spit and polish will do to a springer shot cycle
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 12, 2021, 05:53:01 PM
Quote from: Bayman on August 12, 2021, 08:24:35 AM

When you get outside and get serious about accuracy at longer distances you'll have to give up the Crosman pellets and strictly shoot soft lead pellets like H&Ns or JSBs. Crosmans are way too inconsistent in quality control to produce good groups at longer distances on a consistent basis. They also use a hard lead that negatively affects the the accuracy of soft lead pellets for up to 200 rounds. The soft lead pellets have difficulty clearing the Crosman hard leading from the barrel. It makes it impractical to flip flop between Crosman and quality pellets. Don't get me wrong I've had tins of cheap Crosman Premier hollowpoints that shot great. BUT most shoot only ok and some are TERRIBLE.

Ron
Ron I don't recall ever seeing this spelled out so clearly.  This should be a sticky somewhere. It would be very informative for those new to airguns who are trying to find a pellet that shoots well in their rifle.  Who are running pellets comparisons with various brands and including CPHP in their test.
Thanks again.
Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on August 12, 2021, 07:01:50 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 12, 2021, 05:53:01 PM
Quote from: Bayman on August 12, 2021, 08:24:35 AM

When you get outside and get serious about accuracy at longer distances you'll have to give up the Crosman pellets and strictly shoot soft lead pellets like H&Ns or JSBs. Crosmans are way too inconsistent in quality control to produce good groups at longer distances on a consistent basis. They also use a hard lead that negatively affects the the accuracy of soft lead pellets for up to 200 rounds. The soft lead pellets have difficulty clearing the Crosman hard leading from the barrel. It makes it impractical to flip flop between Crosman and quality pellets. Don't get me wrong I've had tins of cheap Crosman Premier hollowpoints that shot great. BUT most shoot only ok and some are TERRIBLE.

Ron
Ron I don't recall ever seeing this spelled out so clearly.  This should be a sticky somewhere. It would be very informative for those new to airguns who are trying to find a pellet that shoots well in their rifle.  Who are running pellets comparisons with various brands and including CPHP in their test.
Thanks again.
Dan

Not all of them, but most shooters new to airguns surfed forums looking for info before they ever joined. I'm one and actually joined a UK forum before I found GTA, started reading and had already read quite a bit on brands and weights to try, then bought a boatload more before ever finding out about the Straight Shooters pellet samplers that would have saved me a bunch.
While they already have half an idea what to try from forum drive-bys, talking to friends in the hobby, reading reviews, the ones who do join want more in-depth info, to be able to ask questions and in a lot of cases see the pictures other member post while they try sorting out their own airgun issues. Again, I'm one of those and joined because I had lots of questions 6 years ago about Edge triggers, learned a bunch, wrote a small book on the subject that's been added to since and bought a whole lot of airguns while doing it...lol.
I won't say totally give up Crosman for longer distances just because, while not a huge number, I've still seen any number of shooters who say they have very good luck with CPHP Or CPUM at longer ranges, were surprised by that fact and kept right on using them. It's a 50/50 chance, all proclamations of how things must be aside, and the OP has absolutely nothing to lose by trying :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 12, 2021, 07:23:55 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on August 12, 2021, 07:01:50 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 12, 2021, 05:53:01 PM
Quote from: Bayman on August 12, 2021, 08:24:35 AM

When you get outside and get serious about accuracy at longer distances you'll have to give up the Crosman pellets and strictly shoot soft lead pellets like H&Ns or JSBs. Crosmans are way too inconsistent in quality control to produce good groups at longer distances on a consistent basis. They also use a hard lead that negatively affects the the accuracy of soft lead pellets for up to 200 rounds. The soft lead pellets have difficulty clearing the Crosman hard leading from the barrel. It makes it impractical to flip flop between Crosman and quality pellets. Don't get me wrong I've had tins of cheap Crosman Premier hollowpoints that shot great. BUT most shoot only ok and some are TERRIBLE.

Ron
Ron I don't recall ever seeing this spelled out so clearly.  This should be a sticky somewhere. It would be very informative for those new to airguns who are trying to find a pellet that shoots well in their rifle.  Who are running pellets comparisons with various brands and including CPHP in their test.
Thanks again.
Dan

Not all of them, but most shooters new to airguns surfed forums looking for info before they ever joined. I'm one and actually joined a UK forum before I found GTA, started reading and had already read quite a bit on brands and weights to try, then bought a boatload more before ever finding out about the Straight Shooters pellet samplers that would have saved me a bunch.
While they already have half an idea what to try from forum drive-bys, talking to friends in the hobby, reading reviews, the ones who do join want more in-depth info, to be able to ask questions and in a lot of cases see the pictures other member post while they try sorting out their own airgun issues. Again, I'm one of those and joined because I had lots of questions 6 years ago about Edge triggers, learned a bunch, wrote a small book on the subject that's been added to since and bought a whole lot of airguns while doing it...lol.
I won't say totally give up Crosman for longer distances just because, while not a huge number, I've still seen any number of shooters who say they have very good luck with CPHP Or CPUM at longer ranges, were surprised by that fact and kept right on using them. It's a 50/50 chance, all proclamations of how things must be aside, and the OP has absolutely nothing to lose by trying :)
I agree many have had success with Crosman pellets. And Ron even said he had some that shot great.  I'm just not one of those. I don't have a huge arsenal but of my 20 air rifles a few do okay with the CPHP but all 20 are more accurate with AA, JSB, H&N, and RWS pellets.  That is what I base my opinion on, my experiences with Crosman.

Of course YMMV.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on August 12, 2021, 07:40:23 PM
I'm not one either, my friend, but it never stops me from trying them. You never know if something will work 'til you do, so random lame opinion as always: if you got 'em, shoot 'em and find out for yourself. I did, you did, 1000's of others did and still do. Why??

Because even a bad day shooting air guns is better than not shooting them at all :)



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 12, 2021, 08:47:19 PM
Lol, yep, I got rid of all mine so I couldn't try them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Traxxx on August 12, 2021, 08:56:43 PM
Pulled out the Monsoon today and got a 2 mag shot string using JSB Exact Jumbo Heavys

Shot count: 24
Low: 856
Hi: 884
Avg: 873
Spread: 28
STD Dev: 7.9
881
881
881
884
881
879
877
877
877
879
872
875
879
875
870
865
870
870
868
865
861
861
861
856
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on August 12, 2021, 10:59:10 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on August 12, 2021, 07:01:50 PM

I won't say totally give up Crosman for longer distances just because, while not a huge number, I've still seen any number of shooters who say they have very good luck with CPHP Or CPUM at longer ranges, were surprised by that fact and kept right on using them. It's a 50/50 chance, all proclamations of how things must be aside, and the OP has absolutely nothing to lose by trying :)

Well he can lose the price of the next hundred plus JSBs or H&Ns he has to throw away to clear the Crosman hard lead from the barrel. It can take that many before the new soft lead pellets print true.  ​

I'm just saying if someone wants their guns best accuracy, start with better quality soft lead pellets. Flip flopping between hard and soft lead pellets will have you chasing your tail forever. At the very least cost you a lot of time and money.

As to the people that have luck with Crosman pellets from a tin, they either have a high tolerance for flyers, low accuracy standards or just haven't shot enough of them to get a bad tin. Crosman quality control is terrible especially their 177 pellets. These are better suited for plinking guns where the fliers don't matter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 12, 2021, 11:41:54 PM
I’ve got a couple of guns that will shoot CPHP’s adequately enough to plink.  The same guns will shoot CPDM’s well enough too hunt with if I keep the shots under 25 yards.  But Crosman’s are definitely second string pellets IMO.
Here’s a pic of a not very scientific test I did a few weeks back.  I shot some .22 CPHP’s, H&N Crow Magnums and Baracuda Hunter Extremes in to a bucket of water to compare expansion. While it isn’t representative of real world conditions I think it demonstrates the difference between hard pellets and softer pellets.

Left to right:  CPHP’s, Crow Magnums, Baracuda Hunters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on August 12, 2021, 11:54:19 PM
Quote from: Bayman on August 12, 2021, 10:59:10 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on August 12, 2021, 07:01:50 PM

I won't say totally give up Crosman for longer distances just because, while not a huge number, I've still seen any number of shooters who say they have very good luck with CPHP Or CPUM at longer ranges, were surprised by that fact and kept right on using them. It's a 50/50 chance, all proclamations of how things must be aside, and the OP has absolutely nothing to lose by trying :)

Well he can lose the price of the next hundred plus JSBs or H&Ns he has to throw away to clear the Crosman hard lead from the barrel. It can take that many before the new soft lead pellets print true.  ​

I'm just saying if someone wants their guns best accuracy, start with better quality soft lead pellets. Flip flopping between hard and soft lead pellets will have you chasing your tail forever. At the very least cost you a lot of time and money.

As to the people that have luck with Crosman pellets from a tin, they either have a high tolerance for flyers, low accuracy standards or just haven't shot enough of them to get a bad tin. Crosman quality control is terrible especially their 177 pellets. These are better suited for plinking guns where the fliers don't matter.
Yep been expecting you.
He could also very easily use a brass brush and JB Bore paste to clean it out and only need 30-40 to relead that barrel and before you bother typing it, a brass brush will not harm an airgun barrel. I had that discussion quite awhile back with a highly respected air gun tuner here on GTA before I ever slid one in one of my barrels and was reassured no harm would be done since that brass is softer than the steel barrels are made of but I'll guess you'll disagree with that too but if Motorhead says it's safe to do, that's good enough for me :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on August 13, 2021, 12:28:06 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on August 12, 2021, 11:54:19 PM
Quote from: Bayman on August 12, 2021, 10:59:10 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on August 12, 2021, 07:01:50 PM

I won't say totally give up Crosman for longer distances just because, while not a huge number, I've still seen any number of shooters who say they have very good luck with CPHP Or CPUM at longer ranges, were surprised by that fact and kept right on using them. It's a 50/50 chance, all proclamations of how things must be aside, and the OP has absolutely nothing to lose by trying :)

Well he can lose the price of the next hundred plus JSBs or H&Ns he has to throw away to clear the Crosman hard lead from the barrel. It can take that many before the new soft lead pellets print true.  ​

I'm just saying if someone wants their guns best accuracy, start with better quality soft lead pellets. Flip flopping between hard and soft lead pellets will have you chasing your tail forever. At the very least cost you a lot of time and money.

As to the people that have luck with Crosman pellets from a tin, they either have a high tolerance for flyers, low accuracy standards or just haven't shot enough of them to get a bad tin. Crosman quality control is terrible especially their 177 pellets. These are better suited for plinking guns where the fliers don't matter.
Yep been expecting you. Happens every time someone dares to disagree with you and needs a lecture on the errors in their thinking. Gotta love how predictable you are...lol

He could also very easily use a brass brush and JB Bore paste to clean it out and only need 30-40 to relead that barrel and before you bother typing it, a brass brush will not harm an airgun barrel. I had that discussion quite awhile back with a highly respected air gun tuner here on GTA before I ever slid one in one of my barrels and was reassured no harm would be done since that brass is softer than the steel barrels are made of but I'll guess you'll disagree with that too but if Motorhead says it's safe to do, that's good enough for me :)
No arguments here about the brass brush or jb bore paste. I use them both. That said you're kind of a xxxx xxxxxx for disputing well laid out valid information and then mocking the guy who who posts it for everyone's benefit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on August 13, 2021, 12:38:29 AM
I have over 200 airguns and I have a large variety of pellets. What I have found is each airgun is individual. For the last couple of years I have been shooting paper very little, I shoot mostly head shots on Rabbits and Ground Squirrels and mostly between 25 and 40 yards. I rarely miss with the Crosman Domed Ultra Magnums from my Woods Walker or my Urban up to 60 yards. I have heard the new ones were not as good, but I bought a bunch at one time after the first ones I tried were good and still have a lot left. Since I have one kill per shot usually and I am not just shooting scores of pellets at paper they last a long time.

One other thing, I have noticed I hit my aim point more consistently with varmints I do when shooting paper. I don't know why that is.  Since I am hitting the spot on the heads maybe they are just jumping into flyers, as long as it shuts off the switch I don't care if it's luck or skill.  ;)

I am not saying my "groups" could not be improved just that drt is dead. The other day I did a standing off hand five shot test with my Woods Walker on paper at 30 yards and got a 1/2 group, maybe I could have done worse if I kept trying though. ;)

The one squirrel I "injured" recently was about 5 or 6 yards, I am not use to shooting that close and my scope is zeroed for 35 yards. I did find it and it had just ran 15 yards and died. I really like them to die quicker than that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on August 13, 2021, 12:50:15 AM
Guys Please play nice
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on August 13, 2021, 01:35:43 AM
I'm one of the guys that has good luck with CPUMs. My .177 Stormrider loves them and pushes them around 980. I have several thousand on hand to keep it fed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 13, 2021, 10:39:59 AM
Out early shooting my R7.
I had to open a new tin of pellets yesterday and had to make a one click adjustment. 
I'm happy. Here are two of my five shot groups to confirm accuracy.  I'm shooting at 30 yards, 7x on my Hawke Airmax 2-7x32AO.  Holdover at 30 yds is 1/2 mildot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 13, 2021, 12:04:23 PM
Swapped over to the HW50 .22, same thing as with my R7, I'm having to tweak my scope after opening a new tin with a different lot number. 3 clicks to the right I'm back in business.

Hawke 4-12x40ao  AMX reticle,  I usually leave it at 10x.  One mildot holdunder at 20 yds
Zeroed at at 30 yds, 1/2 mildot holdover at 35 yds, and 1-1/2 mildot at 40.

I can pop an inch and a half spinner at 40 yds every time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on August 13, 2021, 12:50:37 PM
Nice shooting on both, Brother Dan. I sure am hoping to shoot some tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 13, 2021, 01:44:32 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on August 13, 2021, 12:50:37 PM
Nice shooting on both, Brother Dan. I sure am hoping to shoot some tomorrow morning.
Thanks John, I'm sure those groups would be a lot smaller if someone else was pulling the trigger. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 13, 2021, 02:25:41 PM
 Swapped LDC, and the LDC /shroud between 1322 carbine and 2240 carbine.
2240 ended up with the  LDC/shroud
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 20, 2021, 07:37:54 PM
 Today I put new  seals in the valve of my 1377 RC.
 Also put a different pair of scope rings on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on August 20, 2021, 08:09:51 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 20, 2021, 07:37:54 PM
Today I put new  seals in the valve of my 1377 RC.
 Also put a different pair of scope rings on it.
Mounted a spare AirMAX 4 x 12 x 30 on the new Hatsan refurb. First observation/impression this will need a complete tune very harsh shot cycle
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bryan123 on August 20, 2021, 08:22:53 PM
I think this is airgun related;  200/200 in the rifle match gate  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 21, 2021, 06:48:37 PM
  Rescued my 1077 from consignment at the local gun shop.
 Scoped again, and sighted in. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on August 21, 2021, 07:43:10 PM
I did get out with my Liberty this morning, couldn't manage to get a red squirrel in my sights, I did see quite a few fox squirrels.  I ended up putting about 20 shots through it and I'm really impressed with the accuracy of the slugs I've been casting and sizing for it.  I also topped off both of my 1 hour SCBA tanks, the F10 has been a blessing for filling tanks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on August 21, 2021, 07:52:41 PM
Shot my new Diana 34 177 caliber today. Testing for the right pellet and having fun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on August 23, 2021, 03:16:55 PM
Quote from: Bayman on August 12, 2021, 08:24:35 AM
Quote from: sjcroc on August 12, 2021, 02:34:58 AM
I have been shooting the Diana 34 quite a bit and yesterday and today got some targets up with pics.
The rifle now has about 500 pellets through it and even with a bit of lube on the spring it still seemed rough.
So, pulled it down today and cleaned and polished piston and guides, cleaned and lubed spring and deburred the cylinder.
The piston seal was very tight so chucked it in the lathe and dressed the seal down, tested and then a bit more, this process several times until the push fit felt soft yet tight.
reassembled the rifle and fired 8-10 pellets, much quieter, put the scope back on and set up the 10 yd inside target and tested it for accuracy, very good.
Will set up the 25 yd tomorrow outside and see how it does.
Thanks to all the great information on GTA  this task was very easy as I have never worked on air rifles before only powder burners.
Steve.
Congratulations on a job well done. Tinkering is half the fun of airguns. Welcome to the addiction. Lol.

When you get outside and get serious about accuracy at longer distances you'll have to give up the Crosman pellets and strictly shoot soft lead pellets like H&Ns or JSBs. Crosmans are way too inconsistent in quality control to produce good groups at longer distances on a consistent basis. They also use a hard lead that negatively affects the the accuracy of soft lead pellets for up to 200 rounds. The soft lead pellets have difficulty clearing the Crosman hard leading from the barrel. It makes it impractical to flip flop between Crosman and quality pellets. Don't get me wrong I've had tins of cheap Crosman Premier hollowpoints that shot great. BUT most shoot only ok and some are TERRIBLE.

I just seen you had the different brands on your targets and didn't want you chasing your tail when you got outside for testing.

Enjoy your "new" improved gun.
Ron

Nonsense.

CPHP's in my guns choot better than any H&N I have found. It's true that certain pellets work better in different guns but painting Crosmans with a wide brush smacks of bias and not actual across the board results.

That said, I certainly do recommend everybody try different pellets to see which ones work best for them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 23, 2021, 05:56:08 PM
You are one lucky man John...
To have guns that prefer cheap pellets that are readily available.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 06:13:26 PM
Crosman is mostly what is available to me (that I can grab from a store shelf) and mostly what I shoot. No problems, other than sometimes the screw on lid is too tight, or I get a mixed lot in one can. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on August 23, 2021, 06:16:33 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 23, 2021, 05:56:08 PM
You are one lucky man John...
To have guns that prefer cheap pellets that are readily available.

Hi Scott.

My 8 " Bottom Shelf " rifles do pretty well with Crosman pellets.

Three of them will even shoot the dreaded... " Crosman Destroyers " well.

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 23, 2021, 06:17:07 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 06:13:26 PM
Crosman is mostly what is available to me (that I can grab from a store shelf) and mostly what I shoot. No problems, other than sometimes the screw on lid is too tight, or I get a mixed lot in one can. ::)
Does Vermont not allow pellets to be shipped into the state?  Buying online was almost the only way I bought pellets here and in Louisiana too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on August 23, 2021, 06:18:43 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on August 23, 2021, 06:17:07 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 06:13:26 PM
Crosman is mostly what is available to me (that I can grab from a store shelf) and mostly what I shoot. No problems, other than sometimes the screw on lid is too tight, or I get a mixed lot in one can. ::)
Does Vermont not allow pellets to be shipped into the state?  Buying online was almost the only way I bought pellets here and in Louisiana too.

Hi Mike.

How have you been making out with all the flooding down your way ?

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 06:22:33 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on August 23, 2021, 06:17:07 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 06:13:26 PM
Crosman is mostly what is available to me (that I can grab from a store shelf) and mostly what I shoot. No problems, other than sometimes the screw on lid is too tight, or I get a mixed lot in one can. ::)
Does Vermont not allow pellets to be shipped into the state?  Buying online was almost the only way I bought pellets here and in Louisiana too.

Oh I could get pellets online, but some won't ship to the P.O.,... and getting them FedEx or UPS is a big hassle.
Never know what shape they will arrive in, and sometimes they disappear for days from tracking.
 I go to the local Wally world a couple times a month, and there's a Tractor Supply right down the road from them.
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 23, 2021, 06:25:47 PM
Good afternoon Tom.
The flood area is about 1.5 hours west of Murfreesboro.  We did get rain on and off for about 30 hours.  But the water had time to drain in the Murfreesboro area without any flooding.  There is some serious loss of life and property damage over there.  Very sad!
(One of the things that prompted my us to move to Tennessee was a flood at our Louisiana house on August 12, 2016.  We got 30 inches of rain in two days.)
Thanks for your concern, my friend.  It warms my heart.


Stay well - Mike
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on August 23, 2021, 06:27:41 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 06:22:33 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on August 23, 2021, 06:17:07 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 06:13:26 PM
Crosman is mostly what is available to me (that I can grab from a store shelf) and mostly what I shoot. No problems, other than sometimes the screw on lid is too tight, or I get a mixed lot in one can. ::)
Does Vermont not allow pellets to be shipped into the state?  Buying online was almost the only way I bought pellets here and in Louisiana too.
I go to the local Wally world a couple times a month, and there's a Tractor Supply right down the road from them.

Yup Wendal...that's what I do too.. plus I can get them at a local small town hardware store.

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on August 23, 2021, 06:28:51 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on August 23, 2021, 06:25:47 PM
Good afternoon Tom.
The flood area is about 1.5 hours west of Murfreesboro.  We did get rain on and off for about 30 hours.  But the water had time to drain in the Murfreesboro area without any flooding.  There is some serious loss of life and property damage over there.  Very sad!
(One of the things that prompted my Judy and I to move to Tennessee was a flood at our house on August 12, 2016.  We got 30 inches of rain in two days.)
Thanks for your concern, my friend.  It warms my heart.


Stay well - Mike

Good news...thanks.  I'm glad your OK.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AndyKunz on August 23, 2021, 08:46:56 PM
I just added some ventilation holes to some cans.  Wanna make sure they can breathe!

And started working on a set of lefty cherry grips for my son's pistol to match the my righty grips.

Andy

(http://www.andykunz.us/airguns/ventedCans.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 09:39:38 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on August 23, 2021, 06:27:41 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 06:22:33 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on August 23, 2021, 06:17:07 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2021, 06:13:26 PM
Crosman is mostly what is available to me (that I can grab from a store shelf) and mostly what I shoot. No problems, other than sometimes the screw on lid is too tight, or I get a mixed lot in one can. ::)
Does Vermont not allow pellets to be shipped into the state?  Buying online was almost the only way I bought pellets here and in Louisiana too.
I go to the local Wally world a couple times a month, and there's a Tractor Supply right down the road from them.

Yup Wendal...that's what I do too.. plus I can get them at a local small town hardware store.

Best Wishes - Tom


Howdy, Tom!

Hope you're doing well! ;D ;D

Have a good evening!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 24, 2021, 02:06:53 PM
 Put a new cart face seal in my Crosman 1077 .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 24, 2021, 02:27:16 PM
I took the dogs for a walk around the ponds carrying my .25 cal Hatsan 125. Getting used to humping this cannon around before hunting season starts. :D
I didn’t see any varmints to shoot but I did paste the thirty yard gong a few times.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 25, 2021, 05:44:58 PM
Had an unexpected surprise today.  My younger brother and his two sons came by to see my mom.  So my nephews and I sat out in the back yard and blasted things with various airguns.  Now these nephews are in their early twenties and they are both active duty Marines.  They were both impressed with the magnum Hatsans and my 2240 carbine was very popular but the one everyone liked best is my least favorite gun.  Weird.  My brother and both of his sons loved my Umarex 357 revolver.  We must have run a half dozen carts through it and I don’t know how many BB’s.  I never would have bought the thing if it hadn’t been on sale at Walmart for $20!  :o

Anyhoo. . .  My brother is going to bring me a Ruger Air Hawk to look at.  He says no one in his house has ever been able to hit anything with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 25, 2021, 06:19:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 25, 2021, 05:44:58 PM
Had an unexpected surprise today.  My younger brother and his two sons came by to see my mom.  So my nephews and I sat out in the back yard and blasted things with various airguns.  Now these nephews are in their early twenties and they are both active duty Marines.  They were both impressed with the magnum Hatsans and my 2240 carbine was very popular but the one everyone liked best is my least favorite gun.  Weird.  My brother and both of his sons loved my Umarex 357 revolver.  We must have run a half dozen carts through it and I don’t know how many BB’s.  I never would have bought the thing if it hadn’t been on sale at Walmart for $20!  :o

Anyhoo. . .  My brother is going to bring me a Ruger Air Hawk to look at.  He says no one in his house has ever been able to hit anything with it.


I miss the Air Hawk I gave up when I got laid off from the shop. That being said, it was fussy.   I could sit down and sight it in from a steady rest and it was great. But now try offhand and couldn't hit anything consistently. Also the reverse... sight it in for off hand and it was great, sit down to a rest and it was off. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 25, 2021, 09:14:22 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 25, 2021, 06:19:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 25, 2021, 05:44:58 PM
Had an unexpected surprise today.  My younger brother and his two sons came by to see my mom.  So my nephews and I sat out in the back yard and blasted things with various airguns.  Now these nephews are in their early twenties and they are both active duty Marines.  They were both impressed with the magnum Hatsans and my 2240 carbine was very popular but the one everyone liked best is my least favorite gun.  Weird.  My brother and both of his sons loved my Umarex 357 revolver.  We must have run a half dozen carts through it and I don’t know how many BB’s.  I never would have bought the thing if it hadn’t been on sale at Walmart for $20!  :o

Anyhoo. . .  My brother is going to bring me a Ruger Air Hawk to look at.  He says no one in his house has ever been able to hit anything with it.


I miss the Air Hawk I gave up when I got laid off from the shop. That being said, it was fussy.   I could sit down and sight it in from a steady rest and it was great. But now try offhand and couldn't hit anything consistently. Also the reverse... sight it in for off hand and it was great, sit down to a rest and it was off. ::)
I have that problem with all my springers.  I rough zero with a rest and then shoot from the seated unsupported position for the fine zero.  It takes more shots but it works better for hunting.  This is one reason I don’t try to shoot real tight groups at paper.  Practical first shot accuracy is what I’m after.

I took a walk with the pups and my Hatsan Striker around the fish ponds this evening.  To my amazement I found that my neighbor had installed a new automatic deer feeder on my permission.  When I asked him about it he said that his wife wanted to feed the deer.  Now our understanding is that I will only shoot small game and leave the deer alone.  Fine by me.  I’m super excited about the feeder.  It’s going to toll in a lot more than just deer! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on August 27, 2021, 12:42:57 PM
Man I really want to go out and do some plinking / paper punching but 90 F with an Relative Humidity of over 80%.... nah.

Did pop a large rat the other day with my Diana Bandit. Got a broken bolt handle for the effort, but it was a one shot kill.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: MorningCoffeeNairguns on August 27, 2021, 06:05:19 PM
Scratched two off the small list today. Figured it was time to see what these Bug Busters were all about, Picked up two off Ebay. 3x12 power pretty good for back yard pesting. Hope I don't end up with two refurbs and not told about it. Fingers crossed and coffee by my side I'll last the Holocaust. Be Well ALLL !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on August 27, 2021, 07:42:44 PM
Fixed my Sig Sauer M17 replica's Co2 leak in the magazine :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on August 28, 2021, 04:07:38 PM
Went out to do a little target shooting.

Haven't done so in many many months.

Moved a few things out of the way, set up the table and chair, put on the skeeter repellent, prepared a few targets, dragged out the shooting bag and thermacell and got that going.

Went to uncover my pellet stop and found the bag that was supposed to be covering it had detreated and the box soaking wet. (Its made from cardboard) but *(&^ it'll still work! Except the tape for the target(s) would not stick to the wet box. I turned to get some pins of something to stick in it and... that is when it started raining :)

After the brief rain I went out to make a new pellet stop box but soon gave up because it was like a sauna out there. Dripping with sweat. Just not worth it. :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on August 29, 2021, 12:07:28 AM
Only got to paint one target and it started to rain. I moved my rear scope ring forward a bit on the FWB Sport. Locked everything down how I like it. After the rain quit I got off five shots to make sure I was still good at 25 meters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 29, 2021, 12:11:49 AM
The only airgun related thing I did today was gather all the target stands and spinner racks and lash them to a 4x4 post on the grandkids fort.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 29, 2021, 09:53:50 AM
 Still time to get yesterdays post in, looked for my single shot trays for my Marauder and Liberty in .177, to no avail, as I  was wanting to test some .177 slugs I just cast. Ended up being able to single load a few in the Liberties larger mag port.
 next up they say the weather will be cooler and dryer today, hope I find my SSTs and get out to the 30 & 50 yard range today.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8109)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on August 29, 2021, 03:23:01 PM
Shot my Gauntlet Gen 1 177 caliber  at 40 yards using JSB 10.34. Had a great time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 01, 2021, 08:02:29 PM
  went and retrieved my Chinese underlever WF600P from consignment..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on September 01, 2021, 08:09:01 PM
I cast up some 218-25-RF slugs in both cup point and hollow point this morning.  I already know how extremely accurate the HP's are from my Liberty already and am expecting good results with the cup points as well.

I size them to .215 for the Liberty which is elperfecto for that gun 8)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=191180.0;attach=372318;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on September 02, 2021, 09:13:05 AM
Upgraded my fill valve and gauge to Talon Tunes products on my Talon Ss. Why can’t the factory just put good product on their guns ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 02, 2021, 11:43:57 AM
Loading up the truck this morning to head to the county shooting range.  I’m taking some PB’s and my magnum springers.  Gonna try some really long range shooting!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on September 02, 2021, 11:53:53 AM
 Not sure this posting equates to, "What Airgun related did you do today" but I just wanted to post something in this Thread.

 I discussed my Armada Project with my Mentor. (Name withheld for his protection) !
He probably doesn't know/think he holds that position but he is working hard to set me on a path he had stumbled over and found his way in, and from the amount of info he he putting in my brain, he is doing a great job.

 Me, being less educated in the art of PCP Modifications, I am struggling with the concept of Air Regulators, sizing air volume vs pellet weight, adding parts but not too many, cleaning things up, and above all get a Chronograph, borrowed or stolen... I mean purchased, to check my work, step by step.

 We, Mentor and I, are working on the List of Parts for the Armada and soon, when we have the right parts, I will order all at the same time and hope the COVID Infected System and the Shipping Systems can handle my parts order.  (We need to stop paying Welfare and Unemployment to people who don't want to work) !

 I'm still up in the air if I need a Pellet Sizing tool, mainly for Pellet Skirt resizing.   I was under the idea that the problem with pellets jamming in the loading sequence is because of the magazine, and that was happening because of skirts sizing and shape, BUTT, the Newbie sticking out here, I have slowed my loading sequence and found the mags work better.

 Before I forget and the more I write this down the more likely I won't forget, I need to reverse the bolt action on this Armada... yes a Lefty.  I am glad Benjamin has this option built in.

 Thanks to all for the info you all share on a daily basis, without which I would have been a few thousand dollars richer... but would have lost the interaction in this site.

Grev. B., PCP Newbie for sure but learning !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 02, 2021, 04:20:21 PM
I've been trying to decide which guns go in the new place and which go to the bar/mancave/shop. This place is considerably smaller than our current place. But the b/m/s is much bigger than my current shop.
Things to consider..
Which guns need to stay in the constant climate control.
Which guns do I want instant access to in the house.
Which guns fit the old school decor of the b/m/s.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 03, 2021, 02:15:32 AM
The only thing I did airgun related today was look at a can that I rolled around in the yard a few days ago and think about picking it up and putting it in the recycling bin.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 03, 2021, 05:21:06 PM
 Took the Chinese underlever out of the stock, looked it all over, put it together and tightened it all up and blasted cans.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 03, 2021, 05:29:38 PM
Quote from: bReTt on September 03, 2021, 02:15:32 AM
The only thing I did airgun related today was look at a can that I rolled around in the yard a few days ago and think about picking it up and putting it in the recycling bin.
Hey Brett, been missing you. Good to see you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: UlteriorModem on September 03, 2021, 07:46:40 PM
Got out and practiced for the 30 yard match today with the ASP20.

Started out pretty good but went a bit south after not too long.

Was shooting JSB express 14 grain they were not bad, but I kind of ran out and switched to JSB Heavies. Took about 4 shots to re-zero the scope but they seem alot more consistent. I think it's the slightly heavier weight 18gr and especially the longer skirts.

Had to quit after about a dozen shots arm was getting tired. Not used to cocking a springer, so out of shape :D

Hope to get a score into the target gate in the next few days, it's been too long.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 04, 2021, 03:14:48 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 03, 2021, 05:29:38 PM
Quote from: bReTt on September 03, 2021, 02:15:32 AM
The only thing I did airgun related today was look at a can that I rolled around in the yard a few days ago and think about picking it up and putting it in the recycling bin.
Hey Brett, been missing you. Good to see you.
Thanks Dan!  I hope to be around a bit more but in all honesty, it was nice to take a break. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 04, 2021, 03:17:18 AM
Shot a couple air rifles today.  Finished off with the Veteran and that can that I hadn't picked up.  I hammered it with 18.1 grain pellets out around 40-50 yards. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 04, 2021, 07:26:22 AM
Quote from: bReTt on September 04, 2021, 03:14:48 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 03, 2021, 05:29:38 PM
Quote from: bReTt on September 03, 2021, 02:15:32 AM
The only thing I did airgun related today was look at a can that I rolled around in the yard a few days ago and think about picking it up and putting it in the recycling bin.
Hey Brett, been missing you. Good to see you.
Thanks Dan!  I hope to be around a bit more but in all honesty, it was nice to take a break.
I agree, break are often a very good thing. Breaks help us refocus on the really important things in life.

Here's my example of how much good a break will do.  I was a huge fan of deer hunting right after we had our first child. I was a member of a 1,500 acre deer camp that bordered the Mississippi River just South of Vicksburg, deep in the middle of the rolling hills of hardwoods in an area full of civil war history. 
On the weekends in late summer I would go to make new or clear trails, plant food plots, or I would be making new stands or repairing old ones. When the earliest deer season opened I was there. I bow hunted, black power rifle hunting, rifle, shotgun you name it I was there. I would leave on Friday night after work and return late Sunday night. This went on for years and it suddenly hit me. I was putting my family in second place behind deer hunting.  I didn't like who I had become so I took a long long break and I have tried since to never again put my hobbies before family. So yes, I know how much breaks are needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 04, 2021, 01:33:52 PM
I installed the Match-Grade-Trigger component in my Octane Elite that I got from Tim Montano today. What an unbelievable improvement! It’s very light, not too light, and buttery smooth. I didn’t deburr anything. I didn’t even moly-lube, none of the trigger group looked too dirty and in the past I sprayed it with various lubes, it looked clean & slick. I just took it apart, dropped in the duck-bill sear and put it back together. I don’t have a trigger scale, but I’d have to say it’s in the 2# range or so. Maybe less. Previously, mine was one of the worst cases. Most of the time it felt like the safety was still on. I wish I had a trigger scale, because it felt like 10-20# before. I shot it a bunch and pretty much got the scope dialed in for 40 meters now. I was just shooting at the end of a large AC unit that’s sitting in the back of my trailer chasing impacts until it was on. Right on the money actually. I’ll still have to shoot some groups on paper later. But I’m blown away. I can’t believe I waited this long.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 04, 2021, 04:39:19 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on September 04, 2021, 01:33:52 PM
I installed the Match-Grade-Trigger component in my Octane Elite that I got from Tim Montano today. What an unbelievable improvement! It’s very light, not too light, and buttery smooth... I’m blown away. I can’t believe I waited this long.  ;D
I'm glad it worked out like this. To me a good trigger will bring out the true accuracy of a gun.  Likewise a bad trigger will hide the accuracy that might be there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 04, 2021, 05:40:25 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 04, 2021, 04:39:19 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on September 04, 2021, 01:33:52 PM
I installed the Match-Grade-Trigger component in my Octane Elite that I got from Tim Montano today. What an unbelievable improvement! It’s very light, not too light, and buttery smooth... I’m blown away. I can’t believe I waited this long.  ;D
I'm glad it worked out like this. To me a good trigger will bring out the true accuracy of a gun.  Likewise a bad trigger will hide the accuracy that might be there.

Thanks Dan, I totally agree, a bad trigger can ruin everything. I got this rifle for Christmas 2017. I pretty much put this rifle aside but it’s been reborn for me. It’s a powerhouse with a nice trigger now. It got way too hot today, but I’m hoping to shoot a few groups to verify zero this evening.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on September 04, 2021, 06:00:45 PM
Shot my 2260MB today after it's been sitting for awhile and at 25 yards it's still dead nuts on! With what I've done to this gun I think if I got it dialed in at 40 yards the tree rats better look out . ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on September 04, 2021, 06:07:45 PM
Texted Mr. Steve Corcoran to follow up on my 17xx/22xx laminate orders.

Was not worried a bit but had to make sure he has not forgotten about it, lol!

Right now, he is swamped with orders, so it might take 2 more weeks  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 04, 2021, 06:20:34 PM
It's way too hot here to be out in it long. It is suppose to be 80 at 10:00 PM tonight. The humidity is only 11% so that's nice, the evaporative cooler is working great, 70's in the house.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 04, 2021, 06:59:13 PM
Dialed in my .177 marauder and my 22 PP750. I had to move the scope a couple clicks on the marauder but the PP750 scope was still pretty good. Going on a shoot the next two mornings and wanted to make sure the guns were shooting accurately.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 05, 2021, 10:05:56 AM
 Swapped a scope back onto the 2240 carbine, and the Red Dot that came off ended  up on the newer 1377.
 Also going to try a scope (again)on the  Chinese WF600P underlever.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 05, 2021, 10:18:42 AM
No more gun racks hanging on the walls here. They are all hung either in the mancave or in the new place. It's beginning to look bare here and it feels weird. Half of the living room stuff will move today and I think it will be time to start installing the new security camera system at the house.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 05, 2021, 12:24:50 PM
Quote from: avator on September 05, 2021, 10:18:42 AM
No more gun racks hanging on the walls here. They are all hung either in the mancave or in the new place. It's beginning to look bare here and it feels weird. Half of the living room stuff will move today and I think it will be time to start installing the new security camera system at the house.
Back when I lived in LA I acquired two broken security cameras.  I cleaned them up and repainted them, stuck a red LED and a battery in side, and hung them out side my house.  They were very impressive looking.  I figure that they worked as well as actual working cameras would at deterring the bad guys.
A security camera system would cost more than all the junk I own is worth. Better to let the meth heads have the junk if they want it. Then file a claim with my insurance company and buy myself some new junk!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 7624452 on September 05, 2021, 09:36:05 PM
                            ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 05, 2021, 10:23:47 PM
 
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 05, 2021, 12:24:50 PM
Quote from: avator on September 05, 2021, 10:18:42 AM
No more gun racks hanging on the walls here. They are all hung either in the mancave or in the new place. It's beginning to look bare here and it feels weird. Half of the living room stuff will move today and I think it will be time to start installing the new security camera system at the house.
Back when I lived in LA I acquired two broken security cameras.  I cleaned them up and repainted them, stuck a red LED and a battery in side, and hung them out side my house.  They were very impressive looking.  I figure that they worked as well as actual working cameras would at deterring the bad guys.
A security camera system would cost more than all the junk I own is worth. Better to let the meth heads have the junk if they want it. Then file a claim with my insurance company and buy myself some new junk!
Big cameras with accent lighting so they can be seen at a safe distance. We just installed mini cams at work, have to look hard to se them, but left the big antique cameras mounted as a reminder :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 06, 2021, 03:19:00 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on September 05, 2021, 10:23:47 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 05, 2021, 12:24:50 PM
Quote from: avator on September 05, 2021, 10:18:42 AM
No more gun racks hanging on the walls here. They are all hung either in the mancave or in the new place. It's beginning to look bare here and it feels weird. Half of the living room stuff will move today and I think it will be time to start installing the new security camera system at the house.
Back when I lived in LA I acquired two broken security cameras.  I cleaned them up and repainted them, stuck a red LED and a battery in side, and hung them out side my house.  They were very impressive looking.  I figure that they worked as well as actual working cameras would at deterring the bad guys.
A security camera system would cost more than all the junk I own is worth. Better to let the meth heads have the junk if they want it. Then file a claim with my insurance company and buy myself some new junk!
Big cameras with accent lighting so they can be seen at a safe distance. We just installed mini cams at work, have to look hard to se them, but left the big antique cameras mounted as a reminder :)

We had great security cameras at the Grocery Chain I worked at. The one on the roof overhang directly in front of the doors had a joy stick with a zoom and in the office fooling around with it I found out I could easily/clearly read the menu inside the Del Taco that was 110 yards away, or watch them cook on the gridle, LOL. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 06, 2021, 03:33:02 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 06, 2021, 03:19:00 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on September 05, 2021, 10:23:47 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 05, 2021, 12:24:50 PM
Quote from: avator on September 05, 2021, 10:18:42 AM
No more gun racks hanging on the walls here. They are all hung either in the mancave or in the new place. It's beginning to look bare here and it feels weird. Half of the living room stuff will move today and I think it will be time to start installing the new security camera system at the house.
Back when I lived in LA I acquired two broken security cameras.  I cleaned them up and repainted them, stuck a red LED and a battery in side, and hung them out side my house.  They were very impressive looking.  I figure that they worked as well as actual working cameras would at deterring the bad guys.
A security camera system would cost more than all the junk I own is worth. Better to let the meth heads have the junk if they want it. Then file a claim with my insurance company and buy myself some new junk!
Big cameras with accent lighting so they can be seen at a safe distance. We just installed mini cams at work, have to look hard to se them, but left the big antique cameras mounted as a reminder :)

We had great security cameras at the Grocery Chain I worked at. The one on the roof overhang directly in front of the doors had a joy stick with a zoom and in the office fooling around with it I found out I could easily/clearly read the menu inside the Del Taco that was 110 yards away, or watch them cook on the gridle, LOL. 
Ive got an in-law who went from installing cable tv hookups to installing doorbell cams and home security systems.  He says the cutting edge home systems are like that and yes, your neighbors can spy on you. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Thor760 on September 06, 2021, 09:16:39 PM
Built my first spring compressor. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 07, 2021, 08:34:55 PM
 I cast up 100 .177 18.3 gr. slugs with my modified NOE .172 24 gr. mold. While the pot was hot also cast about as many .30 60 gr. pellets for my AEA 24" Challenger Standard.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8119)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on September 08, 2021, 07:59:03 PM
I may (qualifier) may... have finally put my Armada Mod List together.   Hill's, Huma, Archer... !
Don't know why I take so long to make up my mine, I guess my OCD gets in the way.
I have had a lot of help from this Site, especially "Bear Air" in making my decisions, he put up with and all of my questions and had the patience to hang in there and help.

I will make my calls tomorrow AM, SoCal is almost at four PM and that puts most of the shops after hours.
Some I can get to on line.

Thanks to all, thanks to Bear Air, Glad to be a part of this Site.

GOD Bless all !

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 08, 2021, 08:04:32 PM
Ordered a 1377 front sight.. Basically just need it for the end cap for the pump tube, and support the pump linkage. For my custom 2289.

Been putting finishing that gun off, for too long.

(https://i.imgur.com/Phzn2Zy.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 08, 2021, 08:06:47 PM
Shamed to admit it... But I killed my favorite air gun target with a PB "just because".
6" I-beam cut off, 1/4" thick, that I could place anywhere an be rock solid and give a nice "ring" when hit.
It now has a 3/4" hole in the middle.
 "dang" 300 Winchester Mag at 100 yards... :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sjcroc on September 08, 2021, 08:31:07 PM
Picked up a can of Winchester 177 round nose pellets, made in Spain and a can of Gamo 177 10.4 gr round nose competition pellets. Looking to try these this evening for accuracy. Stopped by the surplus store and found 2 bells to make into Bell Targets, total spent, $14. for bells and $16.98 for pellets.
Crazy gas prices here. $ 5. a gallon, still cheaper and faster than horseshoes.
steve
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 08, 2021, 10:12:09 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 08, 2021, 08:06:47 PM
Shamed to admit it... But I killed my favorite air gun target with a PB "just because".
6" I-beam cut off, 1/4" thick, that I could place anywhere an be rock solid and give a nice "ring" when hit.
It now has a 3/4" hole in the middle.
 "dang" 300 Winchester Mag at 100 yards... :-[

And it already rusted, that's Indiana for ya.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 08, 2021, 10:14:38 PM
Sad but true Dan.....
 but that MAY be the copper coating on the FMJ.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on September 08, 2021, 11:16:40 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 08, 2021, 08:06:47 PM
Shamed to admit it... But I killed my favorite air gun target with a PB "just because".
6" I-beam cut off, 1/4" thick, that I could place anywhere an be rock solid and give a nice "ring" when hit.
It now has a 3/4" hole in the middle.
 "dang" 300 Winchester Mag at 100 yards... :-[
You didn't kill it. You installed a hole to hang it with.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 09, 2021, 12:18:13 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 08, 2021, 10:14:38 PM
Sad but true Dan.....
 but that MAY be the copper coating on the FMJ.  ;)

The bumper shown was on my Grandpa's last car. I remember a station wagon he had when I was a kid, the the only metal holding the rear panel on was the metal around the gas cap, all the edges were rusted away. In Elkhart they used a lot of salt.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 09, 2021, 06:41:14 AM
Quote from: Bayman on September 08, 2021, 11:16:40 PM

You didn't kill it. You installed a hole to hang it with.  ;)

BRILLIANT!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on September 09, 2021, 08:10:08 AM
Strip and re-finish the stocks for a 1970's Peak B4-2, a stock for an Industry Brand Model 62(like a B2 sans barrel latch) and a stock for a Crosman Storm for a Crosman G1 Extreme a friend gave me. Don't care for plastic stocks.

Nothing fancy. Just strip, sand and apply light oak poly mix.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 09, 2021, 08:40:59 AM
I moved my spinner racks out farther.  Now I have one at 30 yds, 40 yds, 50 yds and 60 yds.
I'll be shooting my HW50-.22 today.
Hawke Airmax 4-12x40AO at 10x and zeroed at 25 yds shooting FTT 14.66 pellets my holdovers are ....
▪30 yds - 1/2 mil•dot
▪35 yds - 1 mil•dot
▪40 yds - 2 mil•dots
▪50 yds - 3 mil•dots
▪60 yds - 5 mil•dots
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on September 09, 2021, 09:59:20 AM
I got the girls up off the ground by the heater and pellet cabinet. #4 comes in today so one of the .25's has to go!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on September 09, 2021, 10:45:38 AM
I now have three peak B4-2 underlevers (kinda like a B3, different trigger). One was the first gun I rebuilt years ago, one I got a few years later and I just got a third one a few weeks ago. Two were refinished and rebuilt way back. I just rebuilt the third. Today I'll refinish the stock of the third. Yesterday I replace the 33 coil spring in them with B3 37 coil springs and new plastic piston seals. The older one I kept the leather seal for nostalgia sake.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 14, 2021, 12:09:28 AM
Today I decided to play with the idea of removing the back strap hump ( as well as the bump at the bottom ) from a Crosman 13xx grip frame to give it more of the proper angle which our savior John Moses Browning intended.

(https://i.postimg.cc/sxnPhCd8/20210913-194646.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Pvwvgcqz)

I need to pick up another tube of steel stick tomorrow and deal with a few low spots, but I think it will work fairly well.


Not only was I intending to improve the grip angle, but I also want to greatly simplify the process of fitting a set of wood grips.
 

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 14, 2021, 05:59:41 PM
I finally cleared out an area in the back lot and got myself a 18m range. It will extend as the trees grow. Its semi private, cannot be seen by anyone driving by. About 90 yards from my neighbours houses.  Nearly surrounded 360 by trees. In the shade.

But I need to mark the ranges, build a bench and don't really need one. But build a little back stop. As there might be some rocks in the small berm I set up against.

This should please my neighbors and allow us all to get along, while continuing to be safe.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 14, 2021, 06:02:41 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on September 14, 2021, 05:59:41 PM
I finally cleared out an area in the back lot and got myself a 18m range. It will extend as the trees grow. Its semi private, cannot be seen by anyone driving by. About 90 yards from my neighbours houses.  Nearly surrounded 360 by trees. In the shade.

But I need to mark the ranges, build a bench and don't really need one. But build a little back stop. As there might be some rocks in the small berm I set up against.

This should please my neighbors and allow us all to get along, while continuing to be safe.

You are living in the same place still right? I though you had set up to shoot from your back door or garage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 14, 2021, 08:20:06 PM
Finished the work on the Crosman grip frame and painted it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJP5kg57/20210914-154011.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vxYfHbCd)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 14, 2021, 09:12:36 PM
Quote from: Insanity on September 14, 2021, 06:02:41 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on September 14, 2021, 05:59:41 PM
I finally cleared out an area in the back lot and got myself a 18m range. It will extend as the trees grow. Its semi private, cannot be seen by anyone driving by. About 90 yards from my neighbours houses.  Nearly surrounded 360 by trees. In the shade.

But I need to mark the ranges, build a bench and don't really need one. But build a little back stop. As there might be some rocks in the small berm I set up against.

This should please my neighbors and allow us all to get along, while continuing to be safe.

You are living in the same place still right? I though you had set up to shoot from your back door or garage.

I did, I got new neighbours and they're more active outside . Figure this is safer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: woogie_man on September 15, 2021, 08:27:07 AM
Still having issues with the Daystate MK3 valve leaking, so figured I can't mess things up to much more, and tossed the valve in my lathe.  Cleaned up the o-ring seat area and polished a few areas just to see what would happen.  Assembled the air tube and aired up the assembly to 2K psi and things held for 24 hours.  Upped the pressure to 3.5k and left for 9 hours..... again still holding air. 

So I may have got the rifle working and ready to test fire tonight!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 15, 2021, 11:17:40 AM
Here is pictures of the new range lane... I'm standing at the firing point. Got some old pallets that I may take the wood for a backstop. Might need to make a shaded bunker, as can tell there is alot of glare.



(https://i.imgur.com/vbKWWaS.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 15, 2021, 03:11:19 PM
 Ended up putting my BSA red dot on the Crosman 1400( mounted to 10-22 rail)   and it works super!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 15, 2021, 03:39:24 PM
Revised my order for small parts from Hatsan.  After I saw the invoice I decided That I could get by with less screws and washers!  Putting together an order for The O-ring Store also.

That 10/22 scope rail trick with the 1400 is great.  I love my 1400’s but the iron sights are mostly decorative!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 15, 2021, 07:43:38 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 15, 2021, 03:39:24 PM
Revised my order for small parts from Hatsan.
Wait... What?
They actually replied to you?
I swore off Hatsan after several attempts fell on deaf ears. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 15, 2021, 08:09:46 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 15, 2021, 07:43:38 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 15, 2021, 03:39:24 PM
Revised my order for small parts from Hatsan.
Wait... What?
They actually replied to you?
I swore off Hatsan after several attempts fell on deaf ears. ::)
Me too Scott.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 21, 2021, 01:02:41 AM
What airgun related did I do today?
Well aside from doing some more work towards the 2240 stuby build, I kind of had my bubble burst with this project.

I was all excited about this build and how I was kind of creating something unique with the reshaped grip frame and rear cocking hammer that nobody else had thought of before ( somewhat,  the stubby has been done alot )

Well as it turns out that I am actually 67 years too late, somehow I completely forgot completely about the Crosman model 150 and 157  :o

That's right, this whole time I was inadvertently thinking up and recreating the model 150 which was introduced in 1954  :-[


Actually I'm pretty happy to know that I seem to think they way Crosman did back in their heyday , and the gun will be even more cool because it will essentially be a model 157 but a bit more modular.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 21, 2021, 01:02:12 PM
I was cleaning up dropped apples, and decided to work on the range a bit more..

Made a temporary backstop, till I can get some metal T posts to keep the trunks from rolling down the bank. Doubt the broken broom handles will last. Then I'll throw down more brush. To hide it all. Will look like another brush pile I have in the back yard.

(https://i.imgur.com/PxOs7R3.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 21, 2021, 01:20:55 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on September 21, 2021, 01:02:41 AM
What airgun related did I do today?
Well aside from doing some more work towards the 2240 stuby build, I kind of had my bubble burst with this project.

I was all excited about this build and how I was kind of creating something unique with the reshaped grip frame and rear cocking hammer that nobody else had thought of before ( somewhat,  the stubby has been done alot )

Well as it turns out that I am actually 67 years too late, somehow I completely forgot completely about the Crosman model 150 and 157  :o

That's right, this whole time I was inadvertently thinking up and recreating the model 150 which was introduced in 1954  :-[


Actually I'm pretty happy to know that I seem to think they way Crosman did back in their heyday , and the gun will be even more cool because it will essentially be a model 157 but a bit more modular.

I am not sure if you know but the 150/157 grip frame will fit a 2240 too.

And here is the stubby I made with a Sheridan for comparison.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on September 21, 2021, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 21, 2021, 01:20:55 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on September 21, 2021, 01:02:41 AM
What airgun related did I do today?
Well aside from doing some more work towards the 2240 stuby build, I kind of had my bubble burst with this project.

I was all excited about this build and how I was kind of creating something unique with the reshaped grip frame and rear cocking hammer that nobody else had thought of before ( somewhat,  the stubby has been done alot )

Well as it turns out that I am actually 67 years too late, somehow I completely forgot completely about the Crosman model 150 and 157  :o

That's right, this whole time I was inadvertently thinking up and recreating the model 150 which was introduced in 1954  :-[


Actually I'm pretty happy to know that I seem to think they way Crosman did back in their heyday , and the gun will be even more cool because it will essentially be a model 157 but a bit more modular.

I am not sure if you know but the 150/157 grip frame will fit a 2240 too.

And here is the stubby I made with a Sheridan for comparison.

I believe the only catch... Pardon the pun. Is the sear. Un modified it, it will prevent you having low power I believe. A member modified a sear for my 2240 grip frame CR150. So I retain Hi/Low and last time I shot it, I only shoot on Low. I got 40 shots, with a avg 389, with a STD Dev of 3.7, would been better, but the 40th shot dropped down to 378 FPS. With 382 being the lowest, till the 40th and Highest was 393.

(https://i.imgur.com/0lWhnZB.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 21, 2021, 02:48:25 PM
Quote from: RobertMcC on September 21, 2021, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 21, 2021, 01:20:55 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on September 21, 2021, 01:02:41 AM
What airgun related did I do today?
Well aside from doing some more work towards the 2240 stuby build, I kind of had my bubble burst with this project.

I was all excited about this build and how I was kind of creating something unique with the reshaped grip frame and rear cocking hammer that nobody else had thought of before ( somewhat,  the stubby has been done alot )

Well as it turns out that I am actually 67 years too late, somehow I completely forgot completely about the Crosman model 150 and 157  :o

That's right, this whole time I was inadvertently thinking up and recreating the model 150 which was introduced in 1954  :-[


Actually I'm pretty happy to know that I seem to think they way Crosman did back in their heyday , and the gun will be even more cool because it will essentially be a model 157 but a bit more modular.

I am not sure if you know but the 150/157 grip frame will fit a 2240 too.

And here is the stubby I made with a Sheridan for comparison.

I believe the only catch... Pardon the pun. Is the sear. Un modified it, it will prevent you having low power I believe. A member modified a sear for my 2240 grip frame CR150. So I retain Hi/Low and last time I shot it, I only shoot on Low. I got 40 shots, with a avg 389, with a STD Dev of 3.7, would been better, but the 40th shot dropped down to 378 FPS. With 382 being the lowest, till the 40th and Highest was 393.


The early 1st series 150 variant was equipped with a variable power hammer assembly. As you rotated the hammer knob, the pre-load on the hammer spring was adjusted for more or less tension, it was replaced by the multi-click sear. I used a first variant grip frame and then a hammer spring adjuster with a 2240 tube, breech and barrel that one.

I said multi click because There were two step hammers and on some models, a three step hammer allowing for three power levels of shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 23, 2021, 09:35:32 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on September 21, 2021, 01:20:55 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on September 21, 2021, 01:02:41 AM
What airgun related did I do today?
Well aside from doing some more work towards the 2240 stuby build, I kind of had my bubble burst with this project.

I was all excited about this build and how I was kind of creating something unique with the reshaped grip frame and rear cocking hammer that nobody else had thought of before ( somewhat,  the stubby has been done alot )

Well as it turns out that I am actually 67 years too late, somehow I completely forgot completely about the Crosman model 150 and 157  :o

That's right, this whole time I was inadvertently thinking up and recreating the model 150 which was introduced in 1954  :-[


Actually I'm pretty happy to know that I seem to think they way Crosman did back in their heyday , and the gun will be even more cool because it will essentially be a model 157 but a bit more modular.

I am not sure if you know but the 150/157 grip frame will fit a 2240 too.

And here is the stubby I made with a Sheridan for comparison.
Nice.

If I could get one I would much rather just have a Sheridan pistol which really is everything I want in a pistol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Airtillery on September 23, 2021, 09:38:41 PM
On the lookout for Drozd Blackbird / Bumblebee's that are equipped with a JimC Wire Overfolder shoulder Stock and Barrel Kits.  Or any stand alone JimC Drozd related products. 

I was going to attach some images but can't seem to figure out how to do this.  I click the "Insert Image" button up top but doesn't seem to do anything? 

Apparently Mr. Jim Chapman (JimC) used to make these stocks and barrel kits, and has since (while unverified) ceased making these items.  He still has a live website and I have emailed him to try and reach out to him to no avail.  I have heard the same thing happened to another trying to reach him.  So in lieu of this, I thought I would put out this search request to see if any members here may have or know where to get any of these JimC creations.  Any help on locating any of these items would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 23, 2021, 09:39:20 PM
I put together a grab-n-go shooting kit for the 2240 build ( still waiting on my rear sight to arrive).
I had the DIY spinner , I just had to repair clean up and repaint it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7L66pHsq/20210923-172540.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CR3S8gp2)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9XTM3Npw/20210923-172725.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MX6xV5gz)

Theres a spot with a nice giant shady tree where I like to stop and take a break when I'm out riding / exploring on my minibike,  and I often like to do some plinking.
This kit I can bring with me and be good to go.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 24, 2021, 12:02:38 PM
I like the looks of that pistol case David.
Does it have two compartments?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 24, 2021, 01:20:56 PM
 reblued an old barrel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 24, 2021, 01:51:55 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 24, 2021, 12:02:38 PM
I like the looks of that pistol case David.
Does it have two compartments?
Yes.
They're about $10 I think it was at Walmart.
I bought it a few weeks ago.

The front pocket is intended for spare magazines.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on September 24, 2021, 03:27:25 PM
I finally got around to actually shooting the Diana 54 Air King that I purchased quite some time ago. It hasn't been broken in yet, and I'm just getting used to wielding this monster, but I think we're starting to get to be friends.

The details of the 60 minutes of shooting are best illustrated in these photos (https://imgur.com/a/7fWvZAY).

-Whirly
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2021, 07:23:35 AM
Sure seems to be dialing in, those bottom groups show a lot of promise for both of you!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on September 25, 2021, 08:40:38 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2021, 07:23:35 AM
Sure seems to be dialing in, those bottom groups show a lot of promise for both of you!

Thanks! I'm still mastering the ergonomics involved with cocking and loading this beast. These were the first 100-ish shots that I've put through this rifle, so it may be breaking in as I learn to handle it. I think I may want to try out some heavier pellets too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2021, 10:03:17 AM
I do like my side levers.
Still kicking myself for not picking up that Diana 48/52 at the gun show 3 years ago.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on September 25, 2021, 10:44:55 AM
Gonna shoot my custom PROD today and see if it likes the .22 JSB 14 something grain I bought from Trenier.

Waiting for the boarders, lady visitor, and son to go out for the b’day party so I can be by my lonesome  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 25, 2021, 04:58:38 PM
Having put my Walther Parrus (.177) aside while I wait for the Sportsmatch mounts to arrive I decided to bring out my Hatsan Mod 95 -.22 SAS. 

Right off I noticed that the pivot screw needed tightening then I remembered that I'm was having problems keeping the pivot screw tight on my Mod 95 and also same thing on my Hatsan Edge .22.

Before I tightened it I ran a little experiment.
I checked the zero the best I could with the pivot screw loose. Zeroed at 25 yds the best group was 1-1/4" at 25 yds.
At 35 yds group was 2" or better and shooting at the 3" spinners was okay but the 1-1/2" spinners I missed more than I hit.

So I remove the stock, tightened the pivot screw and I decided to make a brass shim to take up the slack between the little pan head screw and the worn scalloped head on the pivot screw.  I put the stock back on and zeroed the rifle, now the 25 yard groups had dropped below 1".  I was now able to hit 1-1/2" spinners at 35 yds and even the 1-1/2" at 40 yds.  Well that is for about  50 pellets before I began to notice that after I cocked the rifle the barrel would not stay in but  dropped on its on weight.  So much for my shim helping.  The looser the pivot screw the more the groups opened up.
Well that's enough Hatsan rifles for a while.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2021, 05:32:41 PM
Played the "scope shuffle" still not sure I got the right combo.
I got this rimfire PB that keeps me guessing weather or not to put one of my "Springer Rated" scopes on it?  :P ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 25, 2021, 05:43:34 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2021, 05:32:41 PM
I got this rimfire PB that keeps me guessing weather or not to put one of my "Springer Rated" scopes on it?  :P ::)
Yeah, I thought about doing that also. Still may. Just can't talk about it on here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 25, 2021, 07:55:25 PM
 Went completely through my metal 760 that was assembled from various parts; replaced all the seals (aluminum valve!) and reblued the pressure tube.
Barrel was down the other night. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on September 25, 2021, 08:04:59 PM
Shot the DAR Gen II,QB 78 and the Origin. Dropped a pellet got up and walked around my patio table to retrieve it and watched my Origin catch some wind and roll off the bags then bounce off a chair then off my concrete patio. No serious harm to the rifle or scope, just some character marks.The Origin is tougher than it looks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 26, 2021, 08:46:08 AM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on September 25, 2021, 08:04:59 PM
Shot the DAR Gen II,QB 78 and the Origin. Dropped a pellet got up and walked around my patio table to retrieve it and watched my Origin catch some wind and roll off the bags then bounce off a chair then off my concrete patio. No serious harm to the rifle or scope, just some character marks.The Origin is tougher than it looks.
I've never had that happen but I have come very close to knocking a rifle off the table on my concrete patio.  I can only imagine the thoughts thar ran through your mind as you watched your rifle and scope hit the floor.  I'm glad no serious harm was done CJ.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 26, 2021, 08:57:56 AM
Yesterday after my shooting session I walked to all five of my spinner racks and using yellow spray paint I touched up the pellet hits on each spinner.  This is something I try to do at the end of the day if I've shot the spinners.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 27, 2021, 07:01:26 PM
 Worked on FrankenDaisy 880 improving the safety.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 28, 2021, 08:17:26 PM
Just work on the garage / workshop , back room, and yard.
All related to a cleaner airgun specific work station I'm going to set up in the backroom,  with what I mostly do in the garage / workshop it is just not a clean enough environment for airgun work ( fishing reel.

Half the garage was converted into a room a long time ago, and the door into the backyard was sealed up when the sliding glass door going out of the kitchen was installed.
From there that side area of the yard was barricaded off to keep the dog in because the fence and gate there were in disrepair, and it grew over with ivy that a previous neighbor had planted.

With the new work station and the side yard cleared I will have a direct line of sight to my backstop area, so once I'm done working one gun I can just step out that door for some testing.


I made a lot more work ahead with the various machetes, but It will be worth it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/x1pGnbh6/20210928-161833.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nX791MHm)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on October 02, 2021, 02:19:01 PM
Ordering the parts for my Armada Upgrade.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 02, 2021, 04:02:52 PM
 tore apart and relubed Chinese "Pioneer" .177 pistol. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 02, 2021, 10:05:43 PM
Repainted some steel targets this morning. And shot the FWB Sport, a lot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on October 02, 2021, 11:43:24 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 02, 2021, 10:05:43 PM
Repainted some steel targets this morning. And shot the FWB Sport, a lot.
Those look awesome.  Good job!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 03, 2021, 07:01:51 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on October 02, 2021, 11:43:24 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 02, 2021, 10:05:43 PM
Repainted some steel targets this morning. And shot the FWB Sport, a lot.
Those look awesome.  Good job!!!

Thanks Dan!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: RobertMcC on October 04, 2021, 02:16:51 PM
Got a off set mount from China for my 2289. Was going to mount a 30mm reddot. But the space between the rings were too narrow for it :(

Whomp Whaaaa
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 04, 2021, 02:51:41 PM
 Boxed up the gun room and moved it to the new place. It's all staged in the mancave to be unpacked and sorted.
These things take time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on October 05, 2021, 03:25:57 AM
Quote from: avator on October 04, 2021, 02:51:41 PM
Boxed up the gun room and moved it to the new place. It's all staged in the mancave to be unpacked and sorted.
These things take time.

You better get with it, I hear you are getting up in years.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 05, 2021, 04:34:51 PM
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 05, 2021, 04:47:01 PM
Ain't that the truth.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on October 05, 2021, 05:48:15 PM
Naaa Bill is still just a young whippersnapper  ;) If you want to talk there's Greg in the texas Piney woods
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 05, 2021, 05:49:27 PM
 Fine tuned the scope a bit on the metal 760
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on October 10, 2021, 09:31:33 PM
Filled my air cylinders, disassembled hand pump to clean and inspect o rings , still looking
New. Edgun Wika gauge looked crooked degassed and straightened gauge, installed rail for vertical foregrip on Diana Bandit hope I didn’t forget anything. Oh yes measured some JSB 25.39 in .25 found variable head sizes just for kicks. My guns don’t care about head sizes the distances I shoot so back they went into the tin
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on October 11, 2021, 12:33:20 AM
Mounted a Hawke Airmax 4-12x40AO on my Diana 34 Classic  .177 that I bought from Numrich.

It had some barrel droop so I used a UTG DNT06 scope mount base to compensate for the droop the Weaver double strap rings that NCED has shown before.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jonah on October 12, 2021, 12:45:56 PM
Took the FWB 300s apart, ordered seals for the gun. Yesterday while shooting at 20 yards at the bell target, the pellets started hitting about 2 inches low. The piston seal had disintegrated. The seal most likely was the original seal. It looked just like the piston seal on my FWB 124 when it disintegrated several years ago. Funny thing though, even hitting 2 inches low, the pellets were grouping half way decently. Well she is all cleaned up, parts in a box and just waiting for the the new seals. Just got notified that ARH was already shipping the seals and I should have them in about three days.

Raining and stormy here today.  Guess I'll just spend time in the shop and shoot a few CO2 guns
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 12, 2021, 01:48:26 PM
Speaking with our newest Engineer here at work, he is an avid "PB'er" and I got him interested in trying Air Rifles.
 He unfortuanlty drug his feet on the Numrich Diana 34 deal and is now full of questions.
  He would like a Higher end springer and is will to spend for it eventually, but wants to get his feet wet first with little investment.
 Today I brought to work my HW98 to show him what all a Springer "could be" and my Crosman Genesis with the CDT trigger, Hawke 4-32 along with a tin of it's favorite pellets to send home with him for a week or two and let him get the basics down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 12, 2021, 02:55:11 PM
Good work Scott!

Anyhoo. . .  I took Flash out for the first official hunt of the new squirrel season.  I had to work on opening day and this was the first chance I’ve had to go hunting.  No sooner had we passed the fish ponds than Flash spotted a squirrel and treed it in a big sand pine.  I worked all around the base of the pine but I could not get a shot because the understory was too thick.  Flash was P.O.ed!  We walked on and soon spotted another squirrel legging it for a thick clump of myrtle.  Flash gave chase but the squirrel made it across a swampy watercourse and into a dense TIti thicket.  The squirrel never presented a shot but Flash still looked at me reproachfully.  He chases them.  I’m supposed to shoot them.  We walked another quarter mile without seeing anything and my wellies sprung a leak so we decided to head for home.  Flash was soaking wet and covered with mud so he had a great time.  No squirrels were harmed in the making of this perfect walk. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 12, 2021, 07:42:07 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 12, 2021, 01:48:26 PM
Speaking with our newest Engineer here at work, he is an avid "PB'er" and I got him interested in trying Air Rifles.
 He unfortuanlty drug his feet on the Numrich Diana 34 deal and is now full of questions.
  He would like a Higher end springer and is will to spend for it eventually, but wants to get his feet wet first with little investment.
 Today I brought to work my HW98 to show him what all a Springer "could be" and my Crosman Genesis with the CDT trigger, Hawke 4-32 along with a tin of it's favorite pellets to send home with him for a week or two and let him get the basics down.

Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 12, 2021, 02:55:11 PM
Good work Scott!
;D

And the bait is set...
He took it "Hook line and Sinker".
He was amazed with the Genesis.. then came out the HW98.  ;)
The Geni and a tin of pellets went home with him.
He was giddy as a school girl.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 12, 2021, 08:57:06 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 12, 2021, 07:42:07 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 12, 2021, 01:48:26 PM
Speaking with our newest Engineer here at work, he is an avid "PB'er" and I got him interested in trying Air Rifles.
 He unfortuanlty drug his feet on the Numrich Diana 34 deal and is now full of questions.
  He would like a Higher end springer and is will to spend for it eventually, but wants to get his feet wet first with little investment.
 Today I brought to work my HW98 to show him what all a Springer "could be" and my Crosman Genesis with the CDT trigger, Hawke 4-32 along with a tin of it's favorite pellets to send home with him for a week or two and let him get the basics down.

Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 12, 2021, 02:55:11 PM
Good work Scott!
;D

And the bait is set...
He took it "Hook line and Sinker".
He was amazed with the Genesis.. then came out the HW98.  ;)
The Geni and a tin of pellets went home with him.
He was giddy as a school girl.  8)

That’s fantastic, Scott!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: landmass on October 29, 2021, 02:02:15 AM
I continued finishing the wood for my air gun display wall.  Yes, WALL.  It was just a small portion of the wall, but the wife suggested I do the entire wall....
Like a fool, I agreed and started work on it several months ago.  The wood is pine that was recovered from the St. Johns river near my property.  It's said to be between 150 and 200 years old - perfectly preserved by the mud and lack of oxygen.  It's call "First Generation Wood, or "Old Growth".  Once I saw it, I knew I had to have some of it.  This wood is beautiful, and very dense, heavy, hard, and very difficult to work with.  Sandpaper lifespan measured in seconds, not minutes or hours.  The planer struggles to shave it, and only very shallow cuts can be made.  Anyway, enough of that.  What did my old rack look like before I decided to take it down and do the whole wall?  Attached is a pic.  The 2nd pic is a closeup of a board and shows 51 age rings(51 years of growth) and is only 7 1/2 inches in diameter. Tomorrow I'll buy the hardware I need to mount all the boards on the wall, then make the pegs that hold the guns to the boards.  I hope to have it completed in a week or two, then mount about 13 of my air guns to it - and call it quits.  I hope it looks as good as I've planned it to.  This has been a really rough job, and I can't wait to get it finished.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rolis12 on October 29, 2021, 04:41:31 AM
Bought my first PCP. A Benjamin Discovery from PG in San Diego. Got a great deal and I'm super happy.
Thanks gta forum! Saved me from a walmart break barrel!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 29, 2021, 05:57:01 AM
Quote from: landmass on October 29, 2021, 02:02:15 AM
I continued finishing the wood for my air gun display wall.  Yes, WALL.  It was just a small portion of the wall, but the wife suggested I do the entire wall....
Like a fool, I agreed and started work on it several months ago.  The wood is pine that was recovered from the St. Johns river near my property.  It's said to be between 150 and 200 years old - perfectly preserved by the mud and lack of oxygen.  It's call "First Generation Wood, or "Old Growth".  Once I saw it, I knew I had to have some of it.  This wood is beautiful, and very dense, heavy, hard, and very difficult to work with.  Sandpaper lifespan measured in seconds, not minutes or hours.  The planer struggles to shave it, and only very shallow cuts can be made.  Anyway, enough of that.  What did my old rack look like before I decided to take it down and do the whole wall?  Attached is a pic.  The 2nd pic is a closeup of a board and shows 51 age rings(51 years of growth) and is only 7 1/2 inches in diameter. Tomorrow I'll buy the hardware I need to mount all the boards on the wall, then make the pegs that hold the guns to the boards.  I hope to have it completed in a week or two, then mount about 13 of my air guns to it - and call it quits.  I hope it looks as good as I've planned it to.  This has been a really rough job, and I can't wait to get it finished.

Nice work, David!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 29, 2021, 05:59:48 AM
Quote from: Rolis12 on October 29, 2021, 04:41:31 AM
Bought my first PCP. A Benjamin Discovery from PG in San Diego. Got a great deal and I'm super happy.
Thanks gta forum! Saved me from a walmart break barrel!

Congratulations Rolen! Sure beats a Walmart break-barrel!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on October 29, 2021, 11:28:43 AM
Quote from: Rolis12 on October 29, 2021, 04:41:31 AM
Bought my first PCP. A Benjamin Discovery from PG in San Diego. Got a great deal and I'm super happy.
Thanks gta forum! Saved me from a walmart break barrel!
Great choice and a fun PCP.  Just know this: it is your FIRST, but not the last.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: landmass on October 29, 2021, 04:49:37 PM
Jonah, I've got a FWB 300s, too.  Got it recently and haven't been able to spend much time with it.  What's your favorite pellet for it?  What FPS do you expect once it's got a new seal?  One day, soon I hope, I'll chrono mine, refinish the stock, and probably replace the seal.  This was my first side cocker and I'm really impress at the ease of cocking.  I only recently bought anything that wasn't a "magnum" and what a joy it is to use the easier to cock springers.  My favorite so far is an old R7 with the English style stock.  Talk about light and fun to use - and NO Safety.
Thanks,
David
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 30, 2021, 10:34:46 AM
Today has just started.  I received my new replacement 3-9 Air Max yesterday and the wind is not howlin' like it has been the past couple of days so, I think I'll  remount a scope on an HW50S and do some scope sighted shooting today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 30, 2021, 02:00:07 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on October 30, 2021, 10:34:46 AM
Today has just started.  I received my new replacement 3-9 Air Max yesterday and the wind is not howlin' like it has been the past couple of days so, I think I'll  remount a scope on an HW50S and do some scope sighted shooting today.

Well, I mounted a Nikon 3-9 EFR on the 50S instead of the new Air Max.  It took quite a few clicks to bring it to zero at 30 yards.  The Nikon doesn't have mildots like the Air Max but it does have finer crosshairs and is a tad lighter.  I'll go back out and try to really fine tune it at half time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nvreloader on October 30, 2021, 02:33:02 PM
Making a single shot tray for the Mrod Varmint 22 cal rifle,
hopefully the small magnets will get here today.

I found out all 3 mags will mess up the 50yds groups........... ::)

Don
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on October 30, 2021, 02:36:24 PM
Quote from: Nvreloader on October 30, 2021, 02:33:02 PM
Making a single shot tray for the Mrod Varmint 22 cal rifle,
hopefully the small magnets will get here today.

I found out all 3 mags will mess up the 50yds groups........... ::)

Don


I don’t use mags myself  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nvreloader on October 30, 2021, 04:54:58 PM
Rick 67
Thanks,
I am hoping that this cures my unexplained flyers when using re sized pellets,
just about every group has 1 or 2 flyers, and I know, I am not the best target shot,
and pull a flyer every now and again, but I can shoot good groups .............. sometimes......LOL.

Tia,
Don
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on October 30, 2021, 05:01:41 PM
I finally broke down and tried my FX Chrony out that has been setting for a couple of months and I found out that they are very interesting, W inter is near and I think I will become a chrony junkie over those months that you can't get outdoors. Time for an old dog to learn some new things.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 30, 2021, 07:23:45 PM
Replaced the probe  O-ring on my 2nd model Crosman 1400.  Picked up a few FPS from that but I got more from juicing the gun up with some secret sauce.  Hung and filled the only squirrel feeder I’m going to run this year.  Most years I have two or more but this year I have added a new bird feeder that should fill that space.  Tended the lettuce patch I planted to attract rabbits.  I’ve got temporary poultry fencing around it right now but once it becomes well established  I’m going to “unfence” a couple of plots at a time.
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Post by: Jshooter71 on October 31, 2021, 11:02:27 PM
Today I fixed my 30 meter target box. The holes in the back were long overdue to be patched & filled. I’m happy now.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 02, 2021, 08:31:44 PM
Worked on moving the airgun work station out of the garage/ shop because it's just not a clean enough environment for airgun work.

I'm moving it into the back room ( the other half of the garage that was converted into a room years ago )
(https://i.postimg.cc/d3gGDWrB/20211102-161131.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3XDbyfg)

I will have my airgun cabinet near by, and a door that opens Into the backyard which will be much more convenient to step out and take test shots after working on a gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on November 02, 2021, 10:12:52 PM
Repaired the pump arm linkage in a V.1 Daisy 880.
I had to machine a new intermediate link pin spacer out of aluminum to replace the cracked plastic part.
Interesting to note that the sheet metal pump arm has flanged bushings where the pin passes thru....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 02, 2021, 10:27:45 PM
Piddly bupkis.  Nada.  Nuttin.  I was out of the house before dawn and didn’t get home til after dark.  But tomorrow I’m on the late shift so hopefully I can get in some shooting in the morning. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: casino7095 on November 02, 2021, 11:13:33 PM
Worked on new reviews to post tomorrow.
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Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 03, 2021, 02:13:19 PM
Had to put everything away... "company" is comin for the next few days.  ::)
Title: Built a trap
Post by: Smaug2 on November 04, 2021, 04:33:47 PM
I'm just getting back into airguns after a 3 year hiatus. I needed a trap to shoot in the basement.

In the past, I've had:

I found a box in the garage left over from moving and a tall decorative cinder block that came with the house. I put the cinder block in the back of the box to act as a last-ditch backstop to protect my basement wall. Then, I wadded up a bunch of old rags and clothes and put it in front of the cinder block. Taped a target to the front, and it works great. Shooting .22 cal domes at ~ 22 FPE, the pellets didn't penetrate more than two layers of fabric. I just take the fabric out once in awhile shake some pellets out and make sure it's not getting drilled in the same spot over and over.

I went out for a walk at lunch today and someone was throwing out a clothes hamper. I need one, so I took it. It was filled with old towels and such, so I have some back-up stuffing for the trap now!

Even the box will last a while, as I can just rotate it every now and then, until all 6 sides are shredded!

I feel so darned clever!  8) (pic later)
Title: Re: Built a trap
Post by: whtsmoke on November 04, 2021, 04:41:14 PM
Quote from: Smaug2 on November 04, 2021, 04:33:47 PM
I'm just getting back into airguns after a 3 year hiatus. I needed a trap to shoot in the basement.

In the past, I've had:
  • junk mail traps (too messy to clean up the shredded paper mixed with lead dust. I went back to just recycling the junk mail)
  • Metal traps (noisy, and bits of lead bounce back out, make a mess and shred the paper a bit)
  • Duct seal traps (no good way to get the lead out to haz mat recycler)
  • Scrap clothes traps (these are great)

I found a box in the garage left over from moving and a tall decorative cinder block that came with the house. I put the cinder block in the back of the box to act as a last-ditch backstop to protect my basement wall. Then, I wadded up a bunch of old rags and clothes and put it in front of the cinder block. Taped a target to the front, and it works great. Shooting .22 cal domes at ~ 22 FPE, the pellets didn't penetrate more than two layers of fabric. I just take the fabric out once in awhile shake some pellets out and make sure it's not getting drilled in the same spot over and over.

I went out for a walk at lunch today and someone was throwing out a clothes hamper. I need one, so I took it. It was filled with old towels and such, so I have some back-up stuffing for the trap now!

Even the box will last a while, as I can just rotate it every now and then, until all 6 sides are shredded!

I feel so darned clever!  8) (pic later)
I use plastic totes(13 gallon) and fill them with rubber mulch and zip tie the lid on, I have found that it will stop anything up to a 30 all of the time, I have put a 357 and a 457 in it and it stopped them also but I don't think a steady diet of those two would be good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on November 04, 2021, 04:46:42 PM
Played around with the chrony and my Marauder(.177) using some H&N Sniper Magnums 15 grs that I got to play with out of a Co2 handgun and they did respectable. I did a ten shot string and got an average of 807 fps, spread of 38, and a standard deviation of 9.3 with 21.70 fpe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 11, 2021, 09:56:13 AM
Yesterday, I had plans of swapping some scopes around. After breakfast my wife said she wanted to shoot with me. (She hasn’t shot air rifles with me, just bb pistols a few times quite awhile back) She’s still recovering from surgery and was even still in her pajamas. I had to load for her, but she even nailed the 30 yard spoon twice in a row. She had a smile on her face and that was just the best. She started out with Ayrabella’s NXG, then her M4.177, flipping the auto reset paddles at 17.5 meters…. But she wanted to shoot the 30 meter steel targets. She shot my RWS 3400 very well with open sights. But when she shot the scoped Terrus, she called it a “cheater gun”, because she hit everything she pointed it at. Then I gave her the LGU and that blew her mind for a “cheater gun”! The trigger on the FWB Sport was just too light for her and the Parrus was a bit too much gun. She had the most fun with the M4.177, the Terrus and the 3400… and my wife wants to shoot with me again today! I’d say her recovery is going as good as I could’ve ever imagined.  8)

I wound up rethinking the whole scope swapping thing in the end as well. I’m going to set that idea to the side and just shoot what I’ve got for a bit. I’ve got a couple scopes on my wishlist for the 3400 and the Parrus and one for an upgrade on the FWB Sport. But I can be patient… sort of.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: casino7095 on November 11, 2021, 01:05:56 PM
Will be working on a new video for the ARK.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: landmass on November 11, 2021, 10:40:01 PM
Finished getting all the wood attached to the wall, now I'm hanging the rifles up.  Couple more days and all the guns will be up and the project will be finished.  I've got 6 out of about 14 guns mounted.  This is where I'm at right now.  This is Old World wood, between 100 and 200 years old and came from the bottom of the St. Johns River near my home.  It's VERY difficult to work with.....


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: VAPhantom on November 11, 2021, 11:19:10 PM
I shot my Parrus today and was reminded of why I like it so much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 12, 2021, 12:34:05 AM
Pulled the Hammer’s 3-9X32 off of the .25 cal Hatsan 125 and replaced it with the UTG 3-9X32 off of my RIM.  Then I mounted an old Optima scope on the RIM.  The Hammer’s has served long and well but I believe it has developed a wandering zero.  Tomorrow I’ll test the UTG out.  The Hammers took over a thousand rounds of pounding on top of the Mod 125.  Hopefully the UTG will last longer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on November 12, 2021, 11:02:53 AM
Yesterday I shot my Peak B4-2, B3, TF97 and my Mendoza RM2800 break barrel repeater.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 12, 2021, 02:08:01 PM
Slipped out when I let the pups out this morning and zeroed the UTG scope on the Mod 125.  AWESOME!  One hole groups at thirty yards with the JSB Kings!  I think the Hammers scope was definitely knackered.  No time to shoot this evening but tomorrow is Saturday
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 12, 2021, 10:59:54 PM
Reading another thread here got me to thinking about how much my Chinese Winchester 1100 resembles a Hatsan right down to the scalloped barrel pivot screw.  That’s when the light bulb went off.   I’ve been having some accuracy problems recently with a couple of my Hatsans.  Some judicious tightening of the barrel pivot screw solved it with the Hatsans.  Would this solve the wandering zero problem with the Winnie?  I checked the Winnie’s barrel and it was loose as could be at half cock.  So I tightened the barrel pivot screw and replaced the locking guard screw after coating them with Loctite.  Lock-up is now tight.  I unearthed a fresh tin of her favorite Crosman pointed pellets and as soon as there’s is enough light tomorrow I’ll test her out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on November 12, 2021, 11:06:18 PM
Fired a few rounds out of my new Ruger Mark IV... Shhooot! it gets dark too early!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 13, 2021, 09:01:22 PM
Made strainers out of a few beer cans at 60yds. with the Hatsan .25 V1K today. Then I shot the .177 Buccaneer in the Urban stock some. Both impressed me... as usual.

Gonna break out the .25 Avenger tomorrow and see what it can do at 100yds. It's been breezy here last couple days. Hope it calms down some tomorrow. Might have to bump the reg up a bit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on November 14, 2021, 03:00:25 PM
Got the Armada and the new scope out, getting ready to mount it tomorrow...  Granddaughter's B-Day today.
Wasn't going to use one but a couple of Squirrels got hit but not good hits; had to finish them while they were still moving.
I don't like that idea so I'm hoping the scope improves my shooting.

Gotta shower and head out to the party.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 14, 2021, 03:30:41 PM
 :o I misplaced my pouch of fill probes  >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2021, 06:50:18 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on November 14, 2021, 03:30:41 PM
:o I misplaced my pouch of fill probes  >:(
That inhales sharply through pursed lips. :P

I recrowned and polished the barrel on my Winnie 1100.  It was tossing pellets all over the place at 30 yards so I moved down to 20 and really started concentrating on my hold.  After about 25 shots the pellets had lapped the crown smooth and groups started improving.  By about 50 shots they were down to 1/2” at 20 yards.  That was good enough to flip the 1/12” spinners on my new Chinese re-setting target.  ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 15, 2021, 12:29:38 PM
Shot for basically the first time on my new 100yds range. Yesterday's distance of choice was 45yds.
Red bricks in the ground at 25, 50 and 75 mark off the distances and the backstop is at 100.
Bench location is right outside the bar/mancave under a leanto shed roof making for easy access to the fridge and tunage...  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 16, 2021, 08:41:11 PM
 I found my pouch of fill probes ;D They must of dropped out of my Ninja Bottle bag, then got 4" of snow on them, today I saw it sticking 1/2 way out of about the only snow left in the yard now  ::) Safe and dry  8)
 Glad I had backups for most in the house  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 16, 2021, 09:18:18 PM
I got home from work with some daylight left.  So I grabbed a sack of deer corn and my new bird feeder.  I hung the feeder filled with a mix of bird seed and corn.  Then I slung corn around about 25 yards from my blind.  I also dropped a mix of corn and bird seed along some hedgerows.  It’s not just baiting for hunting  I always put out a lot of food for animals this time of year.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Smaug2 on November 17, 2021, 03:35:53 PM
I shot expanding ammo through my TX200 for groupings.


Now to shoot them at 25 yards and see what's what before putting them in squirrel lungs.

I'm awaiting delivery of a few Stoeger rifles to test and give my channel a long-deserved update.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: landmass on November 17, 2021, 04:22:35 PM
Finally finished the dreaded "wall" - a place to hang my favorite air rifles.  Now, they're easy to access without digging through a lot of other stuff.  Just reach out, grab one, and head out to the garage and shoot, anytime.  I've never worked with wood that was so hard, so heavy, and so difficult to work with.  This is First Generation wood and is 100 - 200 years old and was recovered from the St. Johns River in Florida near my property.  I had plans to make other things from this wood, but I think I'll put those plans on hold for a while.  This project wore me out and made a mess everywhere - I'm going to take a break from my other hobbies to shoot my favorite guns. I've got a few air rifles that were recently tuned and my first order of business is to chrono them. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 17, 2021, 09:54:23 PM
Nice work, David! Looks good!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 17, 2021, 10:23:14 PM
Today I had time to do some more on the airgun work station.
It's not pretty because I used some old pallet wood I had laying around as well as other stuff that was destined for the garbage dump, but it works and I didn't have to spend a cent. ( even the pegboard was being tossed out at work )
(https://i.postimg.cc/44DYb4qg/20211117-181109.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cd4Mw0wP)
All I really have left to do is mount the small parts organizer,  and put some remaining junk away.

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Post by: Insanity on November 17, 2021, 10:27:13 PM
Looks good to me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on November 17, 2021, 11:47:59 PM
Tinkering with a .25 caliber Flashpup. I got an idea.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 18, 2021, 04:33:23 AM
Quote from: Insanity on November 17, 2021, 10:27:13 PM
Looks good to me.
It definitely looks better than it used to


I had the small work bench in a couple different places in the garage / shop before eventually realizing it wasn't a clean enough environment for airgun ( and vintage spinning reel ) work, and it was looking worse for wear before I relocated it to the " mancave " ( cave might be a fitting description ) and overhauled / upgraded it.



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 18, 2021, 07:34:01 AM
Works for me...
I'm still working on getting my new spaces worked out at the new diggs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: landmass on November 18, 2021, 11:03:13 AM
Thank you, John.
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Post by: SteveP-52 on November 18, 2021, 04:21:58 PM
For an absolute noob to PCP's, I pulled this off last night and today....
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Post by: Ronno6 on November 18, 2021, 05:26:50 PM
I repaired the cracked clevis ears on a couple Crosman 2100/2200 stocks.......
I hope they hold up.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: landmass on November 22, 2021, 02:05:50 PM
After hanging all my airguns on the display "wall", I'm going to clean all of them. I've done 6 so far today and have 9 left to go.  Did some chrono on the HW-50, an older R7, and the Gamo Magnum 2000.  The HW50 was bought and set up for Iguana hunting in Palm Beach, FL.  It's got a variable scope mounted with a green laser at a 45 degree angle from the scope.  I sighted it in the scope and then set the laser on the cross hairs.  It works pretty well on the difficult to spot Iguanas, helps other shooters see the lizard, and has an average velocity of 779.7 fps with 11.7 ft.lbs. with H&N Field Target Trophy's(8.64 gr). 
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Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 22, 2021, 02:26:12 PM
That’s a nice set up for Iguana.  Shows you don’t need a lot of power if you can put the pellet where it counts.

I took one of my vintage Crosman 1400’s hunting this morning.  I missed two shots at different squirrels because the range was a little too long.  Forty yards for the first nutter and nearly sixty for the second one. It was a gorgeous morning anyway.

Back at the barn I threw out fresh corn and bird feed and filled the feeders.  We had quail and turkey in the yard this morning.

Oh yeah,  I finally got off my butt and made a beer can shim for the barrel pivot of my .25 cal Hatsan 125.  It goes underneath one of the steel barrel pivot washers and provides just a scoonch more barrel tension.  Feels perfect.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 22, 2021, 03:20:33 PM
Not today but yesterday I finally got my liberty to stop leaking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on November 22, 2021, 08:18:29 PM
After not having picked up a springer for three years, took my R9 to the back yard...

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Winston on November 22, 2021, 09:45:36 PM
Shot the Hatsan 95 in .177 on my home outdoor range late afternoon. I like to shoot at small reactive targets offhand at 20-25 yards. Did pretty good today, for me. The Hatsan has smoothed out some after 500 shots. The Optima scope still is holding together and maintains a zero. Had to finally stop as it got too dark.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Smaug2 on November 23, 2021, 05:48:09 PM
I brought a work buddy, who's also into airguns to my home for lunch. Showed him my arsenal.

We noted a nutter in the back yard, and I asked if he wanted to pop him with my TX200. 25 yards, standing, braced on the door frame. He drilled him in the side, spined him and just clipped a lung, I think. First kill with a .177 H&N Terminator @ 15 FPE. I put him on a rock to cool him off and let the fleas vacate. I'll do a post-mortem this evening.

He was impressed with the TX200. He only shoots PCP and CO2, so he didn't know springers could be that nice.

I need to shoot a few more groups with the gun @ 25 yards off a proper rest and confirm it's accurate enough with those pellets at that range. The pellets it likes best are Air Arms Diabolo Field, 8.4 gr. It's slightly less accurate with the Terminators, but should still be accurate enough for lung shots @ 25 yds. I might shoot a 10-shot chrono string with them to see how consistent they are...

Tonight, I plan to replace the O-rings in my Hill pump.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on November 23, 2021, 10:51:59 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 11, 2021, 09:56:13 AM
Yesterday, I had plans of swapping some scopes around. After breakfast my wife said she wanted to shoot with me. (She hasn’t shot air rifles with me, just bb pistols a few times quite awhile back) She’s still recovering from surgery and was even still in her pajamas. I had to load for her, but she even nailed the 30 yard spoon twice in a row. She had a smile on her face and that was just the best. She started out with Ayrabella’s NXG, then her M4.177, flipping the auto reset paddles at 17.5 meters…. But she wanted to shoot the 30 meter steel targets. She shot my RWS 3400 very well with open sights. But when she shot the scoped Terrus, she called it a “cheater gun”, because she hit everything she pointed it at. Then I gave her the LGU and that blew her mind for a “cheater gun”! The trigger on the FWB Sport was just too light for her and the Parrus was a bit too much gun. She had the most fun with the M4.177, the Terrus and the 3400… and my wife wants to shoot with me again today! I’d say her recovery is going as good as I could’ve ever imagined.  8)

I wound up rethinking the whole scope swapping thing in the end as well. I’m going to set that idea to the side and just shoot what I’ve got for a bit. I’ve got a couple scopes on my wishlist for the 3400 and the Parrus and one for an upgrade on the FWB Sport. But I can be patient… sort of.  ;)

John, that's just a great date with your wife. So glad to hear that she and your daughter are participating in this hobby!

Have a great Thanksgiving!!!

Archie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 24, 2021, 06:40:23 AM
Thank you, Archie! I hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on November 24, 2021, 09:06:30 AM
Nice and neat and organized, I like it Dave ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 26, 2021, 06:57:16 PM
 Yesterday my pp750 sprung a leak, today I dug into it and did the mods, opened porting, upped reg. pressure to 150 bar. Crony 16. gr Air Arms 830 FPS adv. 24.4 FPE. I get 12 shots from a 3000 psi fill last 2 coming of the reg., should easily do 18 hunting xhots from a full fill.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8209)
 
 Here is a good how to video  ;)

https://youtu.be/U5hmeDDadqg?list=PLASJo4rBxMImx-kNnbppkIBV86G5Yentf (https://youtu.be/U5hmeDDadqg?list=PLASJo4rBxMImx-kNnbppkIBV86G5Yentf)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: One-Shot on November 27, 2021, 03:22:58 PM
Mounted and dialed in my Sightron SIII PLR.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 27, 2021, 09:06:21 PM
Repainted some targets, painted some new targets. Then shot them.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 27, 2021, 09:08:39 PM
Nothing but thinking about them the past few days.  Maybe work and weather will cooperate soon?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 27, 2021, 09:20:19 PM
Topped up my scba tank to 4500 psi with my F10 shoebox. Man I love that booster pump. Just hook it up and start it. Come back in a couple hours and my tank is full.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on November 27, 2021, 09:23:06 PM
Sadly nothing, too busy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 27, 2021, 09:57:04 PM
I limbered up the 6.35 mm anti squirrel cannon and headed out to the squirrel patch this morning.
The big Hatsan Mod 125 will certainly do a number on squirrels but it is a behemoth to haul through the thickets.  I’m considering a self propelled mounting. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 01, 2021, 09:55:37 PM
Fitted a butt plate on a Crosman Model 1

Worked on my Crosman 766/2100/2200 plastic stock repair process
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on December 02, 2021, 06:34:25 PM
I bought car insurance and property tax, no money left to play.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 02, 2021, 07:13:49 PM
Terry, that is definitely air gun related.
Car insurance = Now you are insured on your way to buy more pellets, etc.
Property tax = So you will have somewhere to store all your air guns while you are at work to earn more money.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: casino7095 on December 02, 2021, 07:42:21 PM
Completed and posted new air gun review.. It is in "ARK" CO2.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on December 02, 2021, 08:14:21 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on December 02, 2021, 07:13:49 PM
Terry, that is definitely air gun related.
Car insurance = Now you are insured on your way to buy more pellets, etc.
Property tax = So you will have somewhere to store all your air guns while you are at work to earn more money.

I never thought of it that way. might just start looking.























Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 02, 2021, 10:37:13 PM
About a month ago our maintenance mechanic at work announced that he had an armadillo problem at home and would appreciate a recommendation for an air rifle that would solve said problem.  I declined saying that  I wouldn’t recommend  an airgun for that purpose ( to a novice).  However, one of our volunteers loaned him a .177 cal Gamo Swarm to try out.  Well today he showed up at work with a brand new .22 cal Swarm Magnum!
I always say “If you’re in it, might as well win it!”  So I’m making up a sampler pack of some premium pellets for him to try in the gun.  I’m looking forward to shooting the thing.  If I play my cards right I think we’ll have a new GTA member before too long. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on December 02, 2021, 10:57:44 PM
Expanding horizons & reduced crosman TP diameter. Instead of going all out. gonna play with low power & efficiency indoors this winter. made 1 with 1/16 port & this 1 is 5/64 (2 smallest bits I have) … easy enough to go bigger if needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Smaug2 on December 03, 2021, 10:18:54 AM
I drilled a couple squirrels in the back yard. I've been so busy I haven't even had a chance to clean them yet. They're chillin' in a plastic grocery bag.

The .177 TX200 and H&N Terminators are proving to be a formidable combination against the nutters.

I'm hearing something scratching around in the attic; I think maybe chipmunks got up there. I'm not looking forward to trying to figure that out. Chipmunks are the WORST.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 03, 2021, 03:08:07 PM
Straightened up my Airgun Workspace/desk. It a little space, but I am making the best of it that I can and can expand it by laying a shelf over the pullout and drawer when I need more workspace.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 03, 2021, 03:49:13 PM
Blew a .50 cal hole in my wallet.
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Post by: Mr. Panther on December 03, 2021, 04:38:14 PM
Got my .25 QB/Gauntlet resealed and sighted in. It's a lot lighter in the qb79 stock. Getting it ready for some pesting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 03, 2021, 06:49:42 PM
I received some urethane o-rings from the O-Ring store.  These are replacements for the stock cap o-ring of my XS60C.  WOW!  What an improvement!  I dropped in two 12 gram co2 cartridges and got over 50 shots before the POI started to drop.  With the stock o-ring I was getting about 35 good shots.  Now to see if it holds gas overnight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on December 04, 2021, 12:00:12 AM
Out of curiousity I came to see if there was a reason this thread got moved to the Czech and Russian Gate....sorta airgun related.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on December 04, 2021, 01:06:08 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on December 04, 2021, 12:00:12 AM
Out of curiousity I came to see if there was a reason this thread got moved to the Czech and Russian Gate....sorta airgun related.....


I see it also albeit an hour after you posted. It may have been an accident. How ever we will get this sorted.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 04, 2021, 01:24:46 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on December 04, 2021, 12:00:12 AM
Out of curiousity I came to see if there was a reason this thread got moved to the Czech and Russian Gate....sorta airgun related.....

As long as I still get notices for the threads it doesn't matter to me, the link in the email will still take me there. I see it got "moved back" just because the email notice said so.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 04, 2021, 08:26:55 AM
 Lets see what gate this post ends up in.  ;D
I screwed a made in USA LDC on my Chinese PP750.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8289)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: MadKatt on December 04, 2021, 08:48:16 AM
Put new scope on my TX200.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 04, 2021, 09:32:13 AM
What scope did you go with on it?

Eye relief is always a gamble for me when I get a new one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 04, 2021, 10:05:20 AM
Lining up all the goodies that will go with the Hammer, gun case, scope, ammo molds, and anything else to make me and it happy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: zer0gravity on December 04, 2021, 10:49:07 AM
Anybody  by any Chance own a Remington Tyrant ?   i got one at Dunhams on Clearance just for the heckof it. the LOW low Price of 62$  and a Crossman Venom .22  for 80$ it was like a 2 for one almost lol.   Anyhow so Far my experience with them have been decent  i mean its not  German  Work of art  or Fine Bristish craftsmanship. But they shoot pretty decent.  The Tyrant Chrony numbers were actually pretty "dang" good. 18ft pounds  1o shots and 2.3 Deviation .  not too shabby. it feels like a short stroke pistion.  anyhow whats your take on these?  i do like the way the Venom WELDS a Picatiney rail on top  something i wish the UBER grades would do   cough cough  AA & Weirauch? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on December 04, 2021, 11:36:19 AM
Sorting through what remains of AG "stuff" in my former man cave in the hopes that I do not leave behind or toss something I'm going to need later when I get to Mesa.  :-\ ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Winston on December 04, 2021, 11:48:37 AM
Yesterday I mounted a Hawke scope on my new FWB Sport springer, followed by sighting it in on my home range. Sight-in went well, achieving a 25 yard zero without too much adjustment required. I really like the ergonomics and trigger smoothness of the FWB.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 04, 2021, 12:00:08 PM
Trying to sneak out of work early to go play with the new Beeman 1358.
Today is year end inventory and I came in a 6am and got mine done.
Now these fools that came at 8 expect me to help them...... NOT !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nvreloader on December 04, 2021, 01:14:56 PM
Making up a couple of 22>20 sizing bushings for the new pellet press,
and testing out a new 1000yd Range finder, got some long range thumping to do on Starlings,
since they like to sit in a tree @ 102.3yds from the bench............ ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 04, 2021, 01:22:45 PM
This 'child with a new toy' played with his new scope. 
I explored the turrets, and fabbed up some lense covers to keep the dust out when not hunting.
I centered the crosshairs.  I am going to see how that works when I got sight-in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on December 04, 2021, 08:11:37 PM
I got an itch to change a few scopes around and that seemed like a good idea to me, well I took my little Hawke 2-7 off of my R7 and mounted a Burris Timberline that had more power and though I could utilize it better. I got it mounted and sighted in and things were going good until I noticed my reticle was canted some, first thing I thought of was I forgot to tighten the screws in the rings so I adjusted the scope and tightened the screws and back to shooting and no more than 4 shots and it was doing it again. Long story short a Burris Timberline does not hold up to even a little R7. I hate that because that was a nice little (size wise) scope that has been on everything I have one time or the other.
I remounted the little Hawke and everything is fine again. I guess I take it apart and have another nice magnifier.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: casino7095 on December 05, 2021, 08:08:07 PM
Start work on another review! Dan Wesson 715 6" Pellet Revolver, Steel Grey
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 05, 2021, 08:33:47 PM
Shot the Beeman 1358. It seems to like the CPHP.
I few days ago I connected my 20min scba tank to the Air Speed (I think it was) and the QD let go and whacked my hand. I replaced the oring and it appeared to be fine.... or not.
Today it happened again when filling the 1358. That's enough for me. I robbed the hose and QD from my NIB back up hand pump and replaced it. I put a dead head in it, aimed it in a safe direction and opened the valve. The tank had 4k in it and held perfectly. I'll order a new QD for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 05, 2021, 10:17:39 PM
Left  some sample pellets for a coworker who just bought a Gamo Swarm magnum.  I gave him a selection of H&N and JSB pellets, 18-21 grain.  I think he is shooting CPHP’s and Gamo Redfires so hopefully he will find something in there that is accurate in his gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on December 05, 2021, 11:06:31 PM
Quote from: avator on December 05, 2021, 08:33:47 PM
Shot the Beeman 1358. It seems to like the CPHP.
I few days ago I connected my 20min scba tank to the Air Speed (I think it was) and the QD let go and whacked my hand. I replaced the oring and it appeared to be fine.... or not.
Today it happened again when filling the 1358. That's enough for me. I robbed the hose and QD from my NIB back up hand pump and replaced it. I put a dead head in it, aimed it in a safe direction and opened the valve. The tank had 4k in it and held perfectly. I'll order a new QD for it.

Didnt you have an issue using a male to male connector in the past also?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 06, 2021, 07:38:10 AM
Quote from: Insanity on December 05, 2021, 11:06:31 PM
Quote from: avator on December 05, 2021, 08:33:47 PM
Shot the Beeman 1358. It seems to like the CPHP.
I few days ago I connected my 20min scba tank to the Air Speed (I think it was) and the QD let go and whacked my hand. I replaced the oring and it appeared to be fine.... or not.
Today it happened again when filling the 1358. That's enough for me. I robbed the hose and QD from my NIB back up hand pump and replaced it. I put a dead head in it, aimed it in a safe direction and opened the valve. The tank had 4k in it and held perfectly. I'll order a new QD for it.

Didnt you have an issue using a male to male connector in the past also?
That was a couple years ago when it took out my MKII compressor. I may have mentioned it recently.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 08, 2021, 12:20:01 AM
Turned a few parts; assembled a few Crosman 2200 bolts; made a stick mounting plate for a 2200 wood stock.
Shipped a seal kit and 2200 bolt. Gave a blank stare at the stuff I have to do............ that wore me out........
I'm not retired, just tired...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Garandsx5 on December 08, 2021, 06:28:52 AM
Quote from: whtsmoke on December 04, 2021, 08:11:37 PM
I got an itch to change a few scopes around and that seemed like a good idea to me, well I took my little Hawke 2-7 off of my R7 and mounted a Burris Timberline that had more power and though I could utilize it better. I got it mounted and sighted in and things were going good until I noticed my reticle was canted some, first thing I thought of was I forgot to tighten the screws in the rings so I adjusted the scope and tightened the screws and back to shooting and no more than 4 shots and it was doing it again. Long story short a Burris Timberline does not hold up to even a little R7. I hate that because that was a nice little (size wise) scope that has been on everything I have one time or the other.

I remounted the little Hawke and everything is fine again. I guess I take it apart and have another nice magnifier.

Burris has a lifetime warranty.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 08, 2021, 06:57:35 AM
Working on a target that will catch the slugs from the Hammer. The target I have now will catch everything up to 220fpe, just have make something that will take 3 times the energy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on December 08, 2021, 10:03:24 AM
Quote from: Garandsx5 on December 08, 2021, 06:28:52 AM
Quote from: whtsmoke on December 04, 2021, 08:11:37 PM
I got an itch to change a few scopes around and that seemed like a good idea to me, well I took my little Hawke 2-7 off of my R7 and mounted a Burris Timberline that had more power and though I could utilize it better. I got it mounted and sighted in and things were going good until I noticed my reticle was canted some, first thing I thought of was I forgot to tighten the screws in the rings so I adjusted the scope and tightened the screws and back to shooting and no more than 4 shots and it was doing it again. Long story short a Burris Timberline does not hold up to even a little R7. I hate that because that was a nice little (size wise) scope that has been on everything I have one time or the other.

I remounted the little Hawke and everything is fine again. I guess I take it apart and have another nice magnifier.

Burris has a lifetime warranty.

 had forgot about that and have sent in a request for service. Thanks
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 08, 2021, 02:38:56 PM
I went squirrel hunting this a.m. along the upper Sopchoppy river.  It was a beautiful morning though the weather is a bit confused.  It has alternated overcast, rain, and sunshine all morning.  I saw no squirrels although I heard several.
I did fined a nice Lion’s mane mushroom.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 11, 2021, 02:08:38 PM
Yesterday I shot the Walther PPK/S and the Umarex P08 Blowback that I got that were my dad's to test them out and see if they were working. Cans at 10 yards - no leaks, fun, all good. This morning I shot the Tanfoglio Witness 1911 that was his and one magazine has a slow leak but it works other than that. I have other magazines that don't leak so it's all good.
 A couple of weeks ago I shot a Benjamin 132, Sheridan C9, a Xisco Bam B3-1, and a Crosman 1077 that were his that I have now also but didn't post and they were all good too. I am thinking about giving my brother a few of them because I have duplicates. I will keep the C9 Blue Streak, he has his 1967 BS that I resealed for him anyway.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 14, 2021, 07:50:14 AM
I have had some gun vinyl laying around for a long while so yesterday I got my rough pieces cut out and today I'm going to wrap my new to me 357 armada bottle carbine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on December 14, 2021, 09:43:26 AM
I got a stack of targets printed out for the winter shop shooting spree I have done the past couple of years. The 10m casual competition has really pushed me to do more shooting so the 100 bull targets have become my warmup for the serious shootin!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on December 14, 2021, 10:07:24 AM
Building a new target trap for the Hammer, ordered an AR500 steel plate for the backstop. The rest of the trap will a cardboard box stuffed with old clothing. I am currently using a smaller version that catches anything up to 250 fpe and not blow a hole through it. The Hammer would eat this up in no time. This set up makes it easy to recover the spent ammo with out dirt or water involved. Just pull out the old clothes, shake the lead out, repack the target. It's portable as well.

(https://i.imgur.com/RknI38hm.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 14, 2021, 08:52:37 PM
I went through all the steps involved in tightening the barrel tension screws on Stubby,my other favorite Crosman 1400.  I replaced the deteriorating plastic spacer under the rear screw with a piece of refrigerator tubing.  Seems to work well enough.  I tightened it all up, re-mounted the scope, and proceeded to shoot some five shot groups at thirty yards with H&N FTT’s. Bismillah!  Accuracy was already good!  Now it is excellent!  I also took the time to super glue a couple of pieces of inner tube rubber inside the wooden forearm where it it contacts the pump tube. The 3-9X32 Optima scope seems to have found a home.  It is clear enough out to the thirty five yard maximum range of this gun.  It is also commendably light.  Now we will see if the Optima is rugged enough to survive on top of an antique pumper that gets used gently and infrequently.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 14, 2021, 09:47:44 PM
I received a Snowpeak SP500 P97-5.5 and shot a few rounds from under the protection of my back deck roof. I wasn't out there long though, there were 45 MPH winds and rain at the time :o, but hey I couldn't wait. LOL

I was shooting at a soda can. It shot low at 10 yards out of the box, I will sight it in when the weather is warmer, dryer, and calmer. I think I shot 8 shots and missed every shot.
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on December 19, 2021, 01:43:14 PM
Connected this nice LDC adapter + the Hogan Decimeater to the barrel of my stock 2240.

Since it will be a short range plinker only, I like the fact that I can continue to use the open sights.


(https://i.ibb.co/7Kq7bzy/2240.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vkS2DBz)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 19, 2021, 01:48:54 PM
Hanging out in the mancave shooting out the south door with Return to Lonesome Dove on the big screen.
It's a chilly 58* and I shoudn't have worn these baggy shorts....  :o :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 19, 2021, 02:44:54 PM
 Took several shots with my buddies Gamo .177 Whisper Fusion Mach I  sweet shooting NP gun BTW, I think his only issue is he has no clue how to use his Scope, all things focus  were way out of whack shooting 6" right @10 yards not sure about up or down yet need to crony it with a few pellets and see what is best fit Started with Air arms 10x gr. any suggestions what their Gamo likes best would be welcome. Though seems a good match so far. He was shooting lighter pellets that worked great in the 760  that I gave him years ago , so he thought those would be just fine in his magnum Gamo  ;D I did set him up with a tin of heavier Fenix pellets that I shot a sub dime group with when he got the gun using the open sights #30 yards, not sure if he was still using them  ???
 well I better do some test shooting before game time :)

 PS I got my own toys to play with too ya know lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 19, 2021, 04:07:29 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 19, 2021, 02:44:54 PM
Took several shots with my buddies Gamo .177 Whisper Fusion Mach I  sweet shooting NP gun BTW, I think his only issue is he has no clue how to use his Scope, all things focus  were way out of whack shooting 6" right @10 yards not sure about up or down yet need to crony it with a few pellets and see what is best fit Started with Air arms 10x gr. any suggestions what their Gamo likes best would be welcome. Though seems a good match so far. He was shooting lighter pellets that worked great in the 760  that I gave him years ago , so he thought those would be just fine in his magnum Gamo  ;D I did set him up with a tin of heavier Fenix pellets that I shot a sub dime group with when he got the gun using the open sights #30 yards, not sure if he was still using them  ???
 well I better do some test shooting before game time :)

 PS I got my own toys to play with too ya know lol
OK Crony tells a story breach seal and lockup seem fine but a nicked piston seal is on the suspect list, here is a crony with the 10.34 gr. Air Arms pellets that seemed accurate when zeroing the scope earlier. Shot #8 was a bit slow as I deflected it off the plastic in front of the sensors "Caldwell" and was soon notified by SWMBO that I was ringing the radiator pipes :) Hey i dinged it off the goal post and still scored some points ;)

Created: 12-19-2021 01:04:35 PM
Description: gamo mach 1
Notes 1:
Notes 2:
Distance to Chrono (FT): 0.00
Ballistic Coefficient: 1.000
Bullet Weight (gr): 0.000
Altitude (FT): 0.0
Temp: N/A
BP: N/A
Shots
#     FPS        FT-LBS     PF
28    752        0.00       0.00     
27    729        0.00       0.00     
26    756        0.00       0.00     
25    579        0.00       0.00     
24    760        0.00       0.00     
23    770        0.00       0.00     
22    ERROR 2
21    743        0.00       0.00     
20    752        0.00       0.00     
19    759        0.00       0.00     
18    743        0.00       0.00     
17    762        0.00       0.00     
16    750        0.00       0.00     
15    719        0.00       0.00     
14    768        0.00       0.00     
13    766        0.00       0.00     
12    772        0.00       0.00     
11    730        0.00       0.00     
10    764        0.00       0.00     
9     747        0.00       0.00     
8     462        0.00       0.00     
7     757        0.00       0.00     
6     740        0.00       0.00     
5     753        0.00       0.00     
4     773        0.00       0.00     
3     ERROR 3
2     ERROR 3
1     ERROR 3
Average: 733.58
StdDev: 69.26
Min: 462
Max: 773
Spread: 311
True MV: 733.58
Shots/sec: 0.02
Group Size (IN): 0.00

 I think my buddy needs a new PCP, he does not shoot enough to keep up his springer skills and the gun needs some TLC . Anyone want to get a deal on a Gamo ???

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Paul Stakun on December 21, 2021, 03:56:20 PM
Went to my favorite airgun dealer, Trenier Outdoors, in Sparta, Wisconsin and picked up six tins of pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Smaug2 on December 21, 2021, 04:42:41 PM
This past Saturday, I brought my Cari to the 30 yard indoor range. She shot a few groups; first time shooting a PCP. (my Compatto)

She had a LITTLE bit of fun shooting, more fun socializing, and she really was proud when one of the guys was flirting with her as soon as I left her for a minute.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on December 21, 2021, 08:05:27 PM
Quote from: Paul Stakun on December 21, 2021, 03:56:20 PM
Went to my favorite airgun dealer, Trenier Outdoors, in Sparta, Wisconsin and picked up six tins of pellets.

I have never been there but order a lot of pellets from them, good people and good prices.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mintyman on December 21, 2021, 09:30:31 PM
Created: 12/21/21 12:55 PM
Description: BEP H&N Barracuda
Notes 1:
Notes 2:
Distance to Chrono(FT): 3.00
Ballistic Coefficient: 16.000
Bullet Weight(gr): 10.65
Temp: 39 °F
BP: 1015.14 inHg
Altitude: 800.00
#          FPS   FT-LBS       PF
10    850      17.09    9.05   
9     855      17.29    9.11   
8     870      17.90    9.27   
7     857      17.37    9.13   
6     859      17.45    9.15   
5     861      17.53    9.17   
4     847      16.97    9.02   
3     850      17.09    9.05   
2     854      17.25    9.10   
1     867      17.78    9.23   
Average: 857.0 FPS
SD: 7.5 FPS
Min: 847 FPS
Max: 870 FPS
Spread: 23 FPS
Shot/sec: 0.0
True MV: 857 FPS
Group Size (in): 0.00
Got to see how my new to me Benjamin Elite Powermaster performs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 21, 2021, 11:01:23 PM
I bought a .177 cal Ruger Airhawk for $79.99 on impulse at Tractor Supply. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 24, 2021, 12:46:08 PM
I have put more stain on Daisy 822 forearms
Opened and sorted my incoming stuff..........
And I am working on the technique and procedure for converting current Daisy 880 bolts for use in the older 880's.
Currently making w/brass probe, O-ring and brass tip, so no BB's.....
I am sure I can drill the probe end and glue in the original magnet tip for those who wanna shoot BB's......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 24, 2021, 01:01:46 PM
Packed up the guns, shooting (card) table, trap, and pellets and took them upstairs.  ::)
 Family is coming over for Christmas.
DANG, I forgot how big this Family Room is!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Winston on December 24, 2021, 07:06:44 PM
Was raining today so tried to chronograph my HW50s with the chrony set up in the garage and firing with the garage door up. Could not get a reading. The open garage door blocks the ceiling lights in the garage. Removed the translucent plastic sunshades. Still no luck, so gave up chronographing until weather improves (probably next July) so I can shoot outdoors. Shot some small plastic reactive targets (pill bottles, empty 12 gauge hulls, etc) at 20 yards offhand. That little .177 pellet sure knocks the dickens out of those empty hulls.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on December 24, 2021, 09:46:23 PM
Chronographed my AEA HPSS .30 in the bathroom it’s raining outside that way I can just wash the pellet trap &^^& down the drain in the shower.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 25, 2021, 07:45:14 PM
I headed out to my favorite squirrel hunting spot before first light.  I toted my big folding chair since I wasn’t walking far from the truck.  Set up in my usual spot and waited for the squirrels to start moving.  About 8 a.m. I engaged a squirrel at forty yards and missed.  I maneuvered for a better angle but the squirrel disappeared into a nest tree.  20 minutes later I spotted another squirrel high in the top of a tree perhaps sixty yards away.  I had a good clear angle and a magnum springer so I let one rip.  I heard the pellet smack wood and the nutter scurried away shaking its tail.  About an hour later a third squirrel squalled at me from a tree about fifteen yards away.  I raised my rifle but the squirrel bolted and began a mad scramble from tree to tree with me trying to track it through the scope.  I got off two shots that both missed during the hectic thirty seconds before the squirrel disappeared into a hole in a tree.
I had a great morning and got in some fun shooting against some wary and challenging targets.  No squirrels were harmed in the making of this perfect morning. ;D
Merry Christmas y’all!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 25, 2021, 07:56:28 PM
I have noticed something around here - when a squirrel goes into a hole in the tree, it immediately does a 180 and sticks it nose out the hole.  Carter, do the squirrels in your area do that?  The reason I ask is that I didn't notice that behavior in my Louisiana woods.
If anyone else would like to reply, feel invited.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 25, 2021, 09:07:12 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on December 25, 2021, 07:56:28 PM
I have noticed something around here - when a squirrel goes into a hole in the tree, it immediately does a 180 and sticks it nose out the hole.  Carter, do the squirrels in your area do that?  The reason I ask is that I didn't notice that behavior in my Louisiana woods.
If anyone else would like to reply, feel invited.
Yep, they are innately curious. They also can’t help peeking around the tree to see where you are.  When I tree a squirrel I wait and see if it will stop and try to spot me.  I’ve got a spinner target at home set up so it is half obscured by a branch.  I call it the peeking squirrel target.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sjcroc on December 26, 2021, 07:58:43 PM
A fun day after Christmas, have been playing with the D-350 that was for one of the grandsons but the deal fell through so it found a home with me. Pulled it down, deburred, polished and lubed then reassembled and started shooting it. Open sights with these old eyes leaves a lot to be desired so dug thru the parts bin and found a Bushnell Trophy 1.75-4 and a 1 piece drooper mount and ring setup. Installed this and continued shooting at 10 yds in the shop cause we got a bit of snow last night so to cold for the outside range.
Cocking effort is quite a bit heavier than the D-34 but still only needs one arm, after about 50 shots and a bore cleaning it seems to have settled in with 3/8-1/2" groups with RWS superdome and supermag with the heavier supermags only 1/4" lower with the same sight setting and hold on buffalo sticks.
I don't have a chronograph so the velocity is unknown but it seems to shoot harder than the D-34, on my bell ringer target it is much louder so hows that for a blind power rating LOL.
Have a great Christmas, steve
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 26, 2021, 10:05:58 PM
Really warm today.  So I got out my XS60C and some Ruger pointed pellets.  I smacked spinners at thirty yards until it got boring.  Shot the new Ruger BlackHawk some and then I got out both Hatsan Magnums.  In between groups I did some gardening and slow cooked a couple of racks of ribs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 26, 2021, 10:28:24 PM
I shot lots of stuff today... fortunately one of them was not my chrono.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 29, 2021, 12:17:53 PM
I recrowned my LW 1701P 10" barrel with a brass screw 'cuz it had burrs and was not shooting that well-- about an inch at 25 yards.

WTH, this cheapo and simple MOD does work  ;D

Well, the gunsmith was asking me $70 for a lathe-performed recrown, which is actually more expensive than the $60 barrel, so I took the caveman route---so glad I did 'cuz I was thinking of getting a replacement  :D

Ha, our Filipino boarder was asking me what I was mumbling about, as I was so happy when I started shooting it with different pellets (AA, JSB, and H  & N with various weights)-- pellet on pellet now, whack pishk!

The H & N 8g 4.52mm head pellets appear to be a dark horse and seem to group as well as the other 2 pellet brands  ;D

Rick is happy!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 29, 2021, 01:42:29 PM
 Spent the AM airgun seal hunting, friend was having accuracy issues with his Gamo Wisper fusion Mach 1 .177, Rare seal to find, but have a couple inbound now.
 Found metal particles in the compression chamber, and imprinted in the seal, some galling on the gas ram, signs of piston seal slamming into the end of the compression tube also, otherwise the  gun does not have the sharp edges that typically destroy seals on factory assembly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 29, 2021, 04:02:23 PM
LOL @ seal hunting.... boy, did you have me going down the wrong trail.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 29, 2021, 04:03:28 PM
I've heard of lots of airgun hunting... airgun seal hunting would have been a first.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 29, 2021, 04:05:37 PM
I guess I ain't crazy.. I read it to Betty Lou and she said.... "Really, like in Alaska or something?"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 29, 2021, 07:20:54 PM
I changed my GTA Avatar. That's all. This dog was my last Great Dane that got bone cancer.  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 7624452 on December 29, 2021, 10:01:34 PM
Quote from: avator on December 29, 2021, 04:05:37 PM
I guess I ain't crazy.. I read it to Betty Lou and she said.... "Really, like in Alaska or something?"
Best whack them with a club.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 30, 2021, 04:37:11 PM
 Ok enough clubbing with seals ;)

 Today I finally got a round tuit, I had gotten a library shelf from a friend who was working at a college as maintenance, and clearing up their storage and got it for free.
 Well after thinking about it for almost a year I figured out how to turn it into gun storage. Went at one of the adjustable shelves with a 2 1/2 " hole saw, and TaDa! Holds 10 = some pistols on the top shelves, now I need one for 10 more  :-\
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8383)
 Now I need help getting it upright LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 30, 2021, 06:31:55 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 29, 2021, 12:17:53 PM
I recrowned my LW 1701P 10" barrel with a brass screw 'cuz it had burrs and was not shooting that well-- about an inch at 25 yards.

WTH, this cheapo and simple MOD does work  ;D

Well, the gunsmith was asking me $70 for a lathe-performed recrown, which is actually more expensive than the $60 barrel, so I took the caveman route---so glad I did 'cuz I was thinking of getting a replacement  :D

Ha, our Filipino boarder was asking me what I was mumbling about, as I was so happy when I started shooting it with different pellets (AA, JSB, and H  & N with various weights)-- pellet on pellet now, whack pishk!

The H & N 8g 4.52mm head pellets appear to be a dark horse and seem to group as well as the other 2 pellet brands  ;D

Rick is happy!



I am looking at these threaded stainless balls (earrings) for barrel recrown:



 (https://i.imgur.com/50qHibs.jpg?1)




The 5mm version should be good for .177 calibers.




https://www.ebay.com/itm/403144827619 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/403144827619)



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VJ00II/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2BRMBWSJH2UEJ&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VJ00II/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2BRMBWSJH2UEJ&psc=1)




You could either drill-chuck it or imbed the stem in a piece of wood (if you wanna go slow), then lap the barrel like you are making a fire  ;D

I have seen one bud of mine do his .22 AG barrel crown with a non-threaded steel ball, and it took a long time for him to finish it, but it came out very nice.

In a sense, a steel ball is much rounder than a brass screw and should result to a perfect crown job.

I will try to experiment on a cheap barrel and see if it turns out well  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on December 30, 2021, 08:28:26 PM
The idea with using the brass screw is the brass will quickly conform to the (hopefully more truly round) muzzle via the grinding compound.  Steel much more likely to chatter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 30, 2021, 09:29:27 PM
Quote from: bouddha on December 30, 2021, 08:28:26 PM
The idea with using the brass screw is the brass will quickly conform to the (hopefully more truly round) muzzle via the grinding compound.  Steel much more likely to chatter.


I hope not, but I will find out soon enough ;D

I have a wonky .177 barrel (don't remember where it came from, lol!) to test it on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 31, 2021, 11:14:14 AM
I intended to begin work on my old style 880 bolt project, but upon opening the box
in which my 5C collet was SUOPPOSED to be, I found an R8 collet..........That dog won't hunt.
So, now I wait, or set up a 3 jaw chuck instesd..........think I'll wait......

But, I have a recently acquired Crosman 2200 that leaks down, so I guess I can find something to do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2021, 12:32:39 PM
Betty Lou and I took advantage of the nice weather the past couple days to do some cleaning up around the place.
It's always cool to find stuff hidden in the woods and weeds to repurpose.
Found this old home made wooden well and this part from a tree stand.
Made use of both....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 31, 2021, 12:43:31 PM
I resealed the 2200 with no difficulty (makes me wonder...what did I do wrong??)
I am going to make a valve disassembly tool using a 5/8" split collar with a 1/4" pin to fit in the exhaust port ....
Hold the snout in my lathe.........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2021, 11:15:46 PM
Didn’t get much done today as I’d hoped, as far as airguns go. But I had about an hour to myself and just airguns. I finally mounted a spare 3-9x40 scope in Sportsmatch rings on to my FWB Sport to see how it fits & feels. I like it, though the scope will be upgraded. Tomorrow I need to take some dimensions off this scope to compare to what I have in mind. And I’ll mount the UTG scope I took from the Sport on to the RWS 3400. It’s supposed to keep raining, but it’d be nice if I can get them zero’d.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on January 01, 2022, 02:25:35 AM
I received three heavy hammers and custom breech slides for my airforce guns, which are now rocking hammers, breech slides, valves, and hammer springs from Doug Noble. I love the way these valves and setups perform.  I just spent the evening getting the airguns out, reviewing how to disable auto-safety (auto safety prevents de-cocking, is a pain anyway, and won’t work with the new breech slides), and making sure I had all the right Allen wrenches on hand.

It has been a while since i have worked on these and now that the holidays are wrapping up I will have some time.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 01, 2022, 11:06:40 PM
Got the scope mounted on my RWS 3400. I like it.  ;)  But didn’t get to shoot any.  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 02, 2022, 12:20:20 AM
 Shot my new to me Freedom .177, added a 45* mount to it for a multi recital reflex sight, {+} turned up the power to shoot 13.43 gr jsb @ 850 FPS, 8 gr. pellets 1000 fps on high setting, 850s on low. Had fun blasting my crazy8 reset target for a few hours perhaps including crony and sight in.
 Cold windy out so did shoot some NSA .30 slugs out of my Challenger over the crony inside, I might have to go to higher fill pressure and heavier spring for them. NSA did seem a little loose in the bore also. I think I will keep it a cast pellet shooter.
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 02, 2022, 07:48:54 AM
Swapped scopes myself John.
 I received a new Hammers 4-12x40 with the intentions of putting it on my TX200 but then decided to put it on the HW-98 instead.
Zeroed it indoors at 10M, next I'll need a fair weather day to stretch it out a longer distance.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 02, 2022, 08:51:44 AM
Came down to the mancave about an hour ago. Been tinkering with the Beeman 1358.
I got that baffle coming in for it tomorrow so I'm getting some baseline noise levels from stock, nekid and a slip on I have here. Not sure who made this one or where I even got it. It's been in my parts drawer for awhile.
It really knocks the report down quite a bit... not as much as the Rocker1 does on my BSA but still yet, it does a fair job.
I'll compare this with the baffle that comes in tomorrow and decide which I will use.
I'm not one to care about the noise levels and we live in an area where it don't matter no way.
But, Rambo the Nancy Boy don't like it and won't hang out with me when I shoot loud guns...  :-\
Boss, on the other hand, will sleep on my feet under the shooting bench and snore right through anything I shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 02, 2022, 09:48:18 AM
 How did I forget, I also upgraded the scope on my 1377 stubby Carbine, with a 2-6 x 32 Buck Rail scope, darn this little gun can shoot  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 02, 2022, 12:26:46 PM
I stole one of Betty Lou's thick cotton tea towels and cut about 1/3 off the long end. Then I stuffed the rest of it into that hollow plastic stock on the Avenger .25. A world of difference without adding any notable weight.
Now I need to bury the remaining hunk in the bottom of the trash can.....  :o :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 02, 2022, 01:48:19 PM
I shot my new chronograph.  First shot.  Just a glancing ricochet off the top of the plastic casing.  No damage.  Taught me to keep the muzzle up higher though.
Anyhoo. . . .   I chronoed a variety of my rifles just to get an idea of where they are shooting.  Not too bad!  My seat-of-the-pants estimates were pretty close.  And there were only a couple of surprises!
Hatsan Mod 125, 25 caliber 25.39gr JSB Kings.  696 FPS, 27.3 FPE.
Hatsan Mod 125, .22 caliber 14.3gr CPHP.  904 FPS, 26.13 FPE
Ruger Impact Max, .22 caliber 14.3gr CPHP.  690 FPS, 15.12 FPE
Crosman 1400, .22 caliber 15.9gr Norma GTFT. 8 pumps, 600 FPS, 12.7 FPE
Crosman 1400, .22 caliber 15.9gr Norma GTFT. 10 pumps, 640 FPS, 14.46 FPE
These numbers are all right in line with my expectations.  I am super excited about the numbers for both my Crosman 1400 and my RIM.  These are two of my favorite guns and it’s nice to know that they shoot as powerfully as they do!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on January 02, 2022, 02:27:25 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 02, 2022, 01:48:19 PM
I shot my new chronograph.  First shot.  Just a glancing ricochet off the top of the plastic casing.  No damage.  Taught me to keep the muzzle up higher though.
Anyhoo. . . .   I chronoed a variety of my rifles just to get an idea of where they are shooting.  Not too bad!  My seat-of-the-pants estimates were pretty close.  And there were only a couple of surprises!
Hatsan Mod 125, 25 caliber 25.39gr JSB Kings.  696 FPS, 27.3 FPE.
Hatsan Mod 125, .22 caliber 14.3gr CPHP.  904 FPS, 26.13 FPE
Ruger Impact Max, .22 caliber 14.3gr CPHP.  690 FPS, 15.12 FPE
Crosman 1400, .22 caliber 15.9gr Norma GTFT. 8 pumps, 600 FPS, 12.7 FPE
Crosman 1400, .22 caliber 15.9gr Norma GTFT. 10 pumps, 640 FPS, 14.46 FPE
These numbers are all right in line with my expectations.  I am super excited about the numbers for both my Crosman 1400 and my RIM.  These are two of my favorite guns and it’s nice to know that they shoot as powerfully as they do!

Looks like first blood is drawn, now you don't have to worry any longer.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sticman77 on January 02, 2022, 09:54:57 PM
put together and sighted in my latest airforce build
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: whtsmoke on January 03, 2022, 07:04:06 PM
I stacked my new stash I acquired, somewhere in the neighborhood of 250 pounds
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 03, 2022, 08:20:14 PM
With the memsahib’s assistance I downloaded the app for my new Caldwell chronograph to my IPad.  Then I shot some groups through various rifles and saved the data.   Really impressed with how easy it was.  Then I hung my new game camera.  Got it set up to watch the back yard.  I want to see what’s visiting my feeders at night.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 03, 2022, 11:21:09 PM
 Nice to see you got the crony stuff working well Carter.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 04, 2022, 04:41:30 PM
 I played with my new pp700sa .22, added a tube mount lower rail and a foregrip. Then mounted and sighted in an Immersive 5x24 Prism scope, works great for the "New Style" of pistol shooting, Shoots like a mini carbine. Pushing 16 gr. AA pellets 650 FPS 15fpe. ATM, I think that is where I will keep it for shot count, and my intended pesting/plinking uses.  8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8399)
 Man I love these little pistols  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 07, 2022, 04:01:37 PM
Got the Benjamin 312 tore down to the bare action so I can send it in to mac1 for a barrel solder repair.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 07, 2022, 07:07:23 PM
 only looked them over, and looked at the forum
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 07, 2022, 07:48:35 PM
Got home with some daylight left and I decided to collect some chronograph data from my 2nd model Crosman 1400.  I shot an eight pump, ten shot group. Then my big fat fingers deleted the data!  I hate a touch screen!
Not enough light left to pump the 1400 eighty times again so I grabbed my new Ruger BlackHawk and shot a quick ten shot group.  Then I followed that with a couple of ten shot strings from both of my Hatsan Mod 125’s.  Now I’m sitting back looking at the numbers I generated and musing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on January 07, 2022, 08:21:46 PM
Vortek PG4 in my new HW50S.  Great improvement in an already sweet shooter!  Introduced a bit of cocking squawk (which is already diminishing), but killed the twang and upped the power a tad.  VERY happy with the result.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2022, 10:57:25 AM
I was driving back to work after lunch yesterday and spotted something interesting in a pile someone put out for bulk pick up. I stopped and backed up to get a better look. Sure enough, it was a Stackon 8 gun safe. I looked it over and other than a little surface rust on the bottom and a missing key, it was in good shape. I wrestled it into the back of the truck and went on to work.
At work I just happened to have a lever lock set in my drawer left over for changing some file drawer locks.
Got up this morning and dragged it out and wrestled it to the bench. I changed out the lockset and it works perfectly. Now I'm going to clean it up and mount it to the floor and wall in the mancave/bar.... pics to follow.
SCORE !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 08, 2022, 11:18:14 AM
 Super score there Bill, I like my stackon < I copied the scoped gun standoffs in 3/4" ply, painted black. It is also a neat place to put all the airgun related stickers I get.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7541)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2022, 11:25:50 AM
Yep, the adjustable pistol/ammo shelf it in it but the rifle stand off and butt base is missing, I kinda like that because I can custom make my own out of wood and cover it in felt.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: casino7095 on January 08, 2022, 03:53:11 PM
Ordered Avenger Bullpup .22 - Air Venturi today! My review to come..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 08, 2022, 05:24:51 PM
 Checked out Buck Rail accessories 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 08, 2022, 06:10:42 PM
Bought a Daisy (gasp) at the local gun show today.
881, like new in the box with all the documentation.
My 880 back in the '70's made me so sad when it broke, I swore off Daisy guns for all these years... but this was too good to pass up for $45.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 08, 2022, 07:54:15 PM
 Mounted a 4-16 x 40 UTG scope on my 362 using Buck Rail scope mounts with a plastic breach, then proceeded to test pellets for accuracy. The gun is one holing with authority  8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8408)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 08, 2022, 08:34:57 PM
Thank you James!  More information on accuracy please! What pallets?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2022, 08:45:56 PM
Carter, in a week or so I'll have a full review on one in .177... including accuracy and choice of food...   ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 08, 2022, 09:34:31 PM
Quote from: avator on January 08, 2022, 08:45:56 PM
Carter, in a week or so I'll have a full review on one in .177... including accuracy and choice of food...   ;) ;)
Thanks Bill.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2022, 09:38:11 PM
Gotta call Crosman Monday and order a barrel. The .177 barrels I have here are already chopped and too short.
I'm thinking 22 inches will do just right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 09, 2022, 10:01:23 AM
I put together my fore end grip for this 357 build.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 09, 2022, 10:44:30 AM
Nothing yet other than GTA stuff.
Going out to the mancave after breakfast to box up a sold gun for shipping tomorrow and locate another one for a photo op for a potential trade. Then I might begin gathering the pieces and parts for the inbound 362. Not sure what Betty Lou may have planned for me to do....  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 09, 2022, 11:44:35 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 08, 2022, 06:10:42 PM
Bought a Daisy (gasp) at the local gun show today.
881, like new in the box with all the documentation.
My 880 back in the '70's made me so sad when it broke, I swore off Daisy guns for all these years... but this was too good to pass up for $45.

Well, Geeze, Louise,   it's about time! LOL
 Way back when I joined and Stony gave me those tips I've always had at least one!  Now its the "FrankenDaisy" assembled from various  part years     
    ( the Road Warrior is in there) and done some mods.
 And I also wound up with a 853C !!
 Your old one must have been metal. What broke??

BTW   you got a wonderful deal!!  NICE!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2022, 11:57:05 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on January 09, 2022, 11:44:35 AM
Your old one must have been metal. What broke??

BTW   you got a wonderful deal!!  NICE!

The plastic stock broke off at the receiver. Dad epoxied that then the pot metal pump arm broke.
 Yes, it was shot a lot... by a kid who held it at the stock grip when pumping it instead of the receiver.

I oiled the felt wiper last night and dry fired it a couple times with 5 pumps, then gave it two pumps and put it to bed.
 Just now I confirmed it help pressure over night.  :D
Another member P.M.ed me and I think it has already found a new home.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 09, 2022, 12:04:59 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2022, 11:57:05 AM

Another member P.M.ed me and I think it has already found a new home.

I know you are going to enjoy that Hula Hoop!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2022, 12:44:39 PM
 ;)
ya saw right through that huh?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 09, 2022, 12:59:50 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 09, 2022, 12:44:39 PM
;)
ya saw right through that huh?

LOL!  It's all about transparency!   :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 09, 2022, 01:15:21 PM
 ;) We're workin' on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 04:27:39 PM
Got the '67 benji 312 action packed and sent off to mac1 for a barrel solder job.

They do great work, have great products, and their prices are reasonable.

Hopefully he's not too annoyed with the bit of super glue he's gonna have to deal with at the muzzle, man I feel like such an arse for trying to super glue it in the first place. :-[

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 10, 2022, 05:35:14 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 04:27:39 PM
Got the '67 benji 312 action packed and sent off to mac1 for a barrel solder job.

They do great work, have great products, and their prices are reasonable.

Hopefully he's not too annoyed with the bit of super glue he's gonna have to deal with at the muzzle, man I feel like such an arse for trying to super glue it in the first place. :-[

That should burn off.  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 06:30:07 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 10, 2022, 05:35:14 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 04:27:39 PM
Got the '67 benji 312 action packed and sent off to mac1 for a barrel solder job.

They do great work, have great products, and their prices are reasonable.

Hopefully he's not too annoyed with the bit of super glue he's gonna have to deal with at the muzzle, man I feel like such an arse for trying to super glue it in the first place. :-[

That should burn off.  :-\
Maybe, but talking with him on the phone he was kind of ranting a little about people who " try to help him " and how they make things worse using epoxy and JB weld...ect.
I mentioned the little bit of super glue and he didn't sound too thrilled about that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 10, 2022, 06:33:29 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 06:30:07 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 10, 2022, 05:35:14 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 04:27:39 PM
Got the '67 benji 312 action packed and sent off to mac1 for a barrel solder job.

They do great work, have great products, and their prices are reasonable.

Hopefully he's not too annoyed with the bit of super glue he's gonna have to deal with at the muzzle, man I feel like such an arse for trying to super glue it in the first place. :-[

That should burn off.  :-\
Maybe, but talking with him on the phone he was kind of ranting a little about people who " try to help him " and how they make things worse using epoxy and JB weld...ect.
I mentioned the little bit of super glue and he didn't sound too thrilled about that.
Timmy tends to be a little crotchety at times. I have a Trapmaster I keep threatening to send to him for a reseal and power up but, I just seem to put it in a box and ship it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 10, 2022, 06:47:09 PM
I shot seven 10 shot groups across my new chronograph to generate some numbers.  I shot three different pellets in my .25 cal Hatsan Mod 125 and four in my .22 cal Mod 125.  The .25 is a tack driving beast!  SD under 3.0 with three different pellets. It’s only making about 27.5 fpe on average.  That’s about 2 fpe less than I’d like but hey!, Since it will stack JSB Kings, H&N FTT’s and Baracuda Hunters at thirty yards I am not gonna complain. ;D
I’m still looking for “the” pellet for the .22.  The best SD was 3.1 with 18gr AA Diabolo Field Heavy pellets. Everything else it was over 5.0.:P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 06:53:43 PM
Quote from: avator on January 10, 2022, 06:33:29 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 06:30:07 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 10, 2022, 05:35:14 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 04:27:39 PM
Got the '67 benji 312 action packed and sent off to mac1 for a barrel solder job.

They do great work, have great products, and their prices are reasonable.

Hopefully he's not too annoyed with the bit of super glue he's gonna have to deal with at the muzzle, man I feel like such an arse for trying to super glue it in the first place. :-[

That should burn off.  :-\
Maybe, but talking with him on the phone he was kind of ranting a little about people who " try to help him " and how they make things worse using epoxy and JB weld...ect.
I mentioned the little bit of super glue and he didn't sound too thrilled about that.
Timmy tends to be a little crotchety at times. I have a Trapmaster I keep threatening to send to him for a reseal and power up but, I just seem to put it in a box and ship it.
I've noticed that.
I completely understand it though, dealing with difficult customers who don't understand labor costs and expect to get everything fast and cheap...ect can do that.



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 10, 2022, 07:11:21 PM
I get that too.. I'm that impatient guy and I would get real antsy if my gun is gone for several months with little communication.
Timmy is good at what he does. I'm just not sure I would be ok with more than a couple weeks. I tried to get him to give me a window and I would make sure the gun was there, He basically said it don't work like that and he would get to it when he got to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 10, 2022, 07:43:39 PM
Quote from: avator on January 10, 2022, 07:11:21 PM
I get that too.. I'm that impatient guy and I would get real antsy if my gun is gone for several months with little communication.
Timmy is good at what he does. I'm just not sure I would be ok with more than a couple weeks. I tried to get him to give me a window and I would make sure the gun was there, He basically said it don't work like that and he would get to it when he got to it.

That is the only reason I didn't have him do my first Crosman 600. I had read some "scary" things about rebuilding them "if you aren't an expert" too, and am very glad his approach of on insisting on no time limit made me just do it/them myself. I am sure Tim does great work though. My  guess is he keeps as busy as he chooses to.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 10, 2022, 07:51:57 PM
I understand he does these things in runs. He waits until he has enough to make a run. He'll do a run of this model, then do a run of the next model. Your gun may sit there until he has enough for a run.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 10, 2022, 08:26:25 PM
Quote from: avator on January 10, 2022, 07:51:57 PM
I understand he does these things in runs. He waits until he has enough to make a run. He'll do a run of this model, then do a run of the next model. Your gun may sit there until he has enough for a run.
You'd really hate sending a firearm to Mark Novak then, I've seen videos of him working on guns he mentions having been in possession of for well over a year.
But that's the kind of situation where you really don't have anything till he makes something of it and you wouldn't really trust anybody else but him to do the work and do it right.


I don't remember waiting too long for my blue streak, but that was a couple years ago and I'm not too keen on remembering the time ' ol blue was away from me.
It couldn't have been more than a couple weeks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 10, 2022, 08:27:36 PM
I purchased an 8x14 mini lathe and tooling....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on January 10, 2022, 11:08:53 PM
Chronyed and zeroed scopes on my P17 and Steoger XP4. P17 avg. 403fps., XP4 avg.356fps. Both shot tight,Xp4 was the most accuarte.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KB7PYF on January 11, 2022, 04:32:35 PM
I received an order from Pyramid Air for 6000 RWS R10 Match pellets. Everything came through as it should. . Just wanted to pass this on FYI. Now to start reducing inventory on pellets.

Shoot well and shoot often!

//Charlie
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 11, 2022, 08:45:51 PM
Quote from: KB7PYF on January 11, 2022, 04:32:35 PM
I received an order from Pyramid Air for 6000 RWS R10 Match pellets. Everything came through as it should. . Just wanted to pass this on FYI. Now to start reducing inventory on pellets.

Shoot well and shoot often!

//Charlie
Loved those pellets when I got a couple tins on sale to try out, but they're just way too expensive for a plinker like me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 11, 2022, 10:21:27 PM
I managed an eight pump-per-shot, ten shot group over the chronograph with my 2nd model Crosman 1400.  Even saved the data without losing it!    :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on January 11, 2022, 11:53:11 PM
Had fun building some simple racks for holding those little Air Venturi silhouette targets.
The two short ones are 18" to hold 5 chickens, and the extra long ones are 30" for the rams.  The 24" racks are for piggies and turkeys.  Romex legs get them out of the grass and easy to steady & level.
Looking forward to some friendly competition once the weather breaks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on January 14, 2022, 09:57:17 AM
While not wanting to, I had to reformat my computer and in the process, lost some files and folders I thought were saved before I hit the Start button.

While not much, I did lose the folder that had pellet inventories and pics of the newest rifles so I've been been chasing the threads I posted those in.
Only thing left is to re-do the pellet inventories which were on spreadsheets, soooo...back to the handwritten notes, try to remember what I bought since
those, then pull every tin on the shelves to verify.

I got the .20 caliber shelf done last night, now on to the rest...ughhh....lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: casino7095 on January 14, 2022, 07:26:23 PM
Tuned my Air Venturi Avenger Bullpup
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 14, 2022, 07:28:36 PM
Garry, I haven't had a chance to watch your review yet... how ya like that pup?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 15, 2022, 06:34:58 PM
 Shot some new pics of the "current collection" 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 15, 2022, 10:26:42 PM
 Been tinkering with my C362, also decided to relocate my pellet inventory from a china cabinet to a metal shelf by my testing bench, have .50 - .30 and some lead on the bottom shelf, then a shelf of .25, and .22, not sure I have room to move the .177s over there without relocating the stereo on the top shelf, and it is harder to see up higher  :-\ I'm trying to use the china hutch for pistol storage, but may have to share the space with .177s LOL
 Also recycled a defunct green LED flashlight into a LDC and the darn thing works  :o
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8414)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: landmass on January 19, 2022, 03:21:56 AM
Chrono'd my Walther LG-55 Tyrolean with a few different pellets.  The results were:  H&N Final Match Light (4.49mm) 7.9 gr. = 547.8 fps @ 5.2 ft lbs, Meisterkugen 8.2 gr. = 528.3 fps @ 5.1 ft lbs, and H&N Field Target Trophy 8.6 gr. = 516.8 fps @ 5.1 ft lbs.  I'm not familiar with this rifle as it is a recent buy, so I'm wondering if these numbers are close to what they should be.  All the groups were all just under .5" at 10 yards, and that's OK for me since my vision is very poor.  The sight is a Centra adjusted to about the smallest setting without going black and it is still difficult to clearly see the front sight, and the target very well lit but is not sharp either.  I do good with a scope, but won't mount one on this fine rifle.  Any info on if this rifle is shooting decent fps?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 19, 2022, 06:12:53 PM
 I was sorting incoming parts for airgun projects, when I saw a defunct .177 Mrod mag, well my AEA Challenger mag I broke the clear cover in half on day 1. Hmm the covers are close, just need to move the .177 hole down and bigger, and open up the center hole a smidge. I used a file then a cratex ?? on a Dremel to smooth it out. Works like a charm now.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8418)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 19, 2022, 07:39:11 PM
Chronographing vintage pumpers.  Eight pump, ten shot groups so eighty pumps per group.  I’m tired! :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on January 26, 2022, 11:56:19 AM
So, last Sunday I treated myself by customizing my HW35E trigger unit...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on January 26, 2022, 12:22:15 PM
...and after much jaw tightening work with a pair of needlenose pliers, I managed a 90% success rate.  The 10% being the safety, I figured "Who needs a SAFETY anyway?  I'm careful!".
Having reached this level of self satisfaction, I turned my efforts toward tuning the trigger as to poundage at release and crispness of break.  Again, levels of wonderfulness blessed my labors so I turned my attention to the original aim of this adventure...the TinBUM tuning kit installation.  Discovering that the new guides necessitated removing a coil or so from the spring, I again tested the uncharted waters and loosed the dreaded Dremel.  With help from Hank Hill's Propane & Propane Accessories, I heated, flattened and smoothed the spring and installed all the new parts.  At that point, dad popped his head in the door and asked if it worked.  I cocked it for the first time, and felt that blissful connection between the hook on the piston and that repaired trigger unit.  I was beaming!  Realizing I now had a cocked springer open in the house, I adjusted my hold in order to attempt a de-cock, and...

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on January 26, 2022, 12:26:24 PM
SNAP! 

Need to talk to Mr Coleman again.  And this was the sixth airgun I've tuned myself.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 26, 2022, 12:55:40 PM
Awe GEEZ !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Winston on January 26, 2022, 01:30:54 PM
Yikes! I hope you were not injured.
----------------------------
My day was a lot more uneventful. I recently mounted a Hawke Airmax scope on my Hatsan 95, using Sportsmatch mounts. With the factory scope stop plate in place, the scope does not come back far enough and has too much eye relief. The view through the scope is not full field. So I ordered 2-piece offset mounts, also Sportsmatch. Fiddled with them and discovered there are 2 problems. The offset mount has an angled projection which does not clear the Hatsan stop plate, which prevents mounting the offset mount at the back of the receiver grooves, like I intended to do. The rifle has enough recoil that I feel a stop plate is necessary to prevent scope creep. If you put the offset mount in front there is no advantage as far as moving the scope back for less eye relief. So the offset mounts I bought are worthless for my intended use. I put the Sportsmatch mounts back on and fired about 50 shots in the fog. I will just have to live with the excessive eye relief for now.
I also bought a pair of BKL mounts for the FWB Sport. It has Sportsmatch mounts on it now but I expect the scope to start creeping, based on reports on another thread here on GTA. The BKL are purported to clamp better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on January 26, 2022, 02:04:52 PM
Nope, not hurt in the least...the action was all in front of me going sideways.

FWIW, I've had a lot of long range handguns with rifle scopes where I had to aim then back off to that smaller sight picture to avoid cutting my eyebrow with the scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 26, 2022, 02:06:16 PM
 I may have enabled our Cullinan guy,  ;D Had them come out to tell us what we already knew, and we need a new softener. Well since there was time to spare he had to ask about the abundance of guns . I explained they were all air rifles, gave him a quick mind boggling tour, and handed him the latest Pyramyd Air catalog. <REG> <~ Real Evil Grin.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on January 26, 2022, 02:18:52 PM
/\/\/\ James, you naughty boy. ;)

Casted some ammo for the Hammer. I recently bought a mold from Accurate and had the time today to try it out. They are dropping at 363g, currently shooting NSA 330g sluds in it. Hoping to get a dry day try them out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 26, 2022, 04:52:40 PM
I did some chronograph testing of my new Hatsan Mod 95.  14.6gr FTT’s were running 715 fps for a solid 16.5 Fpe. 
I was hoping for closer to 18 fpe but the gun appears to be fairly accurate and 16 fpe is plenty big medicine for squirrels and rabbits. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Winston on January 26, 2022, 05:05:03 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 26, 2022, 04:52:40 PM
I did some chronograph testing of my new Hatsan Mod 95.  14.6gr FTT’s were running 715 fps for a solid 16.5 Fpe. 
---------------
I chronographed my Hatsan 95 in .177 yesterday. It has about 700 pellets through it. With 8.4 gr Air Arms pellets it averaged 930 fps, for 16.1 fpe. It has the highest fpe of any of my springers, which includes one in .20 cal and the rest in .177. Other than the Hatsan, all the others are German (HW, Walther, FWB).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 26, 2022, 05:20:16 PM
Quote from: Winston on January 26, 2022, 05:05:03 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 26, 2022, 04:52:40 PM
I did some chronograph testing of my new Hatsan Mod 95.  14.6gr FTT’s were running 715 fps for a solid 16.5 Fpe. 
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I chronographed my Hatsan 95 in .177 yesterday. It has about 700 pellets through it. With 8.4 gr Air Arms pellets it averaged 930 fps, for 16.1 fpe. It has the highest fpe of any of my springers, which includes one in .20 cal and the rest in .177. Other than the Hatsan, all the others are German (HW, Walther, FWB).
I find that my big Hatsan Magnums perform best with Air Arms pellets.  I’m planning on testing some 18 gr AA Field Heavies next and eventually some of the 16gr Pellets when I can order some more.  Might get up over 17 fpe with luck.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 26, 2022, 05:41:52 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 26, 2022, 02:06:16 PM
I may have enabled our Cullinan guy,  ;D


How ironic James, I was just going to post my "enabling adventure"....
Went to Walmart after work for some necessities and naturally wound up in the sporting goods aisle.
 There was a young man looking at the the air gun stuff, pacing back-n-forth , squatting down and standing up.... blocking the shelves.
I heard a familiar "Clink" each time he did so.  :o
  I said "excuse me" and grabbed a 40 pack of CO2 carts.
He politely spoke up and asked "Are those any good?"
  I said , "if you looking for Co2, this is the best way"
He reached in his pocket and pulled out two OLD copperhead carts and said "I am looking for these"

I KNEW I RECOGNIZED THAT SOUND!

I told him the 40 pack is your best bet...
He pulled out his hand stitched wallet and said "I only got $8, how about this 15 pack?"
 I opened my wallet and handed him a $10 spot and a fist full of change... "Get the 40... you'll need it".

With my own 40 pack in hand we headed to the register. I swear this kid looked 15, but I guess when I had the same purchase lined up behind him, the cashier assumed we were together so she didn't "card" him.
He waited for me to check out  at the exit and shook my hand. "Thanks Sir" was all he he said.

For a fleeting moment, I have faith in our youth today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 26, 2022, 06:03:07 PM
I was kinda on the other end of that yesterday morning....
I stopped at the local Marathon station where they have one of the best delis I've ever been to. I ordered one of my favorite breakfast plates, open biscuit topped with scrambled eggs, American cheese slices and smothered in tomato gravy. I also saw a couple homemade peanut butter cookies that I just had to have and a chocolate milk.
I noticed (couldn't help it) a young beautiful girl in line. Dressed very nice, kinda like one of them girls in a clothing magazine.
Anyways, I got to the cashier and that's when I saw the sign "Card machine down.. cash only". I don't have cash, I don't carry cash. So, I apologized, set the items on the counter and began to walk out. Suddenly I heard the sweetest little voioce behind me... "Sir, SIR" I turned around and that girl says.. "I'll pay for it, Sir". while she was waving a few bills in the air.
I politely said "Thanks but, no thank you, I'll just go down the road to the drive through". and left.
I thought about Betty Lou all the way to the drive through.....  :-[


Oh yeah.... airgun related.... my bad.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 26, 2022, 06:13:38 PM
Quote
a young beautiful girl in line. Dressed very nice, kinda like one of them girls in a clothing magazine.

Tell me more, tell me more..... We may or may not, read the same magazines.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 26, 2022, 06:14:19 PM
Quote from: avator on January 26, 2022, 06:03:07 PM
I was kinda on the other end of that yesterday morning....
I stopped at the local Marathon station where they have one of the best delis I've ever been to. I ordered one of my favorite breakfast plates, open biscuit topped with scrambled eggs, American cheese slices and smothered in tomato gravy. I also saw a couple homemade peanut butter cookies that I just had to have and a chocolate milk.
I noticed (couldn't help it) a young beautiful girl in line. Dressed very nice, kinda like one of them girls in a clothing magazine.
Anyways, I got to the cashier and that's when I saw the sign "Card machine down.. cash only". I don't have cash, I don't carry cash. So, I apologized, set the items on the counter and began to walk out. Suddenly I heard the sweetest little voioce behind me... "Sir, SIR" I turned around and that girl says.. "I'll pay for it, Sir". while she was waving a few bills in the air.
I politely said "Thanks but, no thank you, I'll just go down the road to the drive through". and left.
I thought about Betty Lou all the way to the drive through.....  :-[


Oh yeah.... airgun related.... my bad.

You probably just reminded her of her dad or grandpa and was just wanting to help you out with the meal Bill. You must get use to being old now that you are 65, LOL.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 26, 2022, 06:21:36 PM
LOL.... Oh I am sure that's what it was. She probably just left the nursing home visiting her poor old grandpa and I reminded her of him.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 26, 2022, 06:23:23 PM
Scott. yesterday morning was probably too cold for her to be dressed like the girls in your magazines.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 26, 2022, 06:34:48 PM
Nibbles that could cut glass?

This is going WAY south... I better stop.

Carry on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on January 26, 2022, 06:42:09 PM
Sent several rounds down range... In order: Crosman 600 aka BLB (Big Loud Bertha), Benjamin 342 and early Sheridan squeeze safety. I received all three yesterday so I just had to try them out. I'm still grinning!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 26, 2022, 06:56:17 PM
 OK now were back to things we can have  ;)
 I finished helping my 2260 BMG get dressed, and even bought her flowers, but to my dismay I think she is a he, from what I see between his legs  :o :-[
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8439)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on January 26, 2022, 07:22:23 PM
Ya'll need help real bad, excuse me while I clean up my lap top. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 26, 2022, 09:32:10 PM
LOLOLOLOL!

Because I cant spell PFVVVVT-TTT!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on January 27, 2022, 10:48:26 AM
Like when I asked a high school student if she could spell "GPS"?
Poor Darling, her reply was:  Duhhh, GPS.
No wonder she got lost driving the 9-mile straight road to the next town.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on January 27, 2022, 11:10:14 AM
Emptied out the under 300 fpe lead catcher. It was getting heavy to move around. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 29, 2022, 09:56:43 PM
I dreamt of pellets hitting steel and ringing that glorious sound.  I'm at work all day until 11 pm tonight so that all the closer to " airgun related" that I could get. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 04, 2022, 09:46:58 PM
I bought this cheap little folding aluminum camp table and added some plywood to the top.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CWsn1T2/20220204-165145.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ffr9YXdp)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1trXsJnM/20220204-165102.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzhc0807)
I bought a plastic one a week or two ago, but it was a bit small and kinda wobbly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 05, 2022, 09:08:32 PM
Pondered something in .30 or .35 first have to decide which caliber then the AG and accompanying molds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on February 06, 2022, 10:34:00 AM
Yesterday went to our monthly fun shoot in Cross, S.C. This month we're going to shoot again on the 19th.

Anyone around wants to shoot with us PM me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 07, 2022, 09:19:53 AM
I made a couple sizing dies, .250 and .248, after church yesterday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Eric G. on February 07, 2022, 01:59:44 PM
Replying to "Insanity", I can offer my experience with a Benjamin Bulldog.357.  In its stock form it is a powerful pellet gun.  In its modified form it is fine for coyote and deer.  To get the most out of it I scrap the 5 shot magazine and use a single shot tray which will let me shoot long, heavy bullets. That said, it'll run you well over $1000 to modify it fully.  Pitbull Airguns and Veradium Air sell souped up Bulldogs and Airforce makes the Texan in .357 at around $1200 and it is also well suited to shoot long heavy bullets.  I have 2 Texans in .457 and love them.
Good luck!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 07, 2022, 02:21:18 PM
Thanks Eric.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 07, 2022, 08:39:00 PM
Trying to get the stain on a Daisy wood forearm to match the one on the other side........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 07, 2022, 09:20:13 PM
Finished resizing and weighing the new slugs for the Hammer. They are averaging about 363gr.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 10, 2022, 02:28:58 PM
Removed surface rust w/minor pitting to the best of my ability on 2 Crosman 2200 shrouds and re-blued.
2 applications of JAX Steel Blackener and 2 of Ospho Perma Blue Paste.
Thay look pretty darned good................(IMHO)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 10, 2022, 05:11:08 PM
I got bored at work and rembered my password for GTA :o ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 10, 2022, 05:17:02 PM
LOL.... Mine is set to auto log on... If I wipe my cache it takes me 3 or 4 tries to remember mine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 10, 2022, 05:30:03 PM
I just use my phone the IT department can monitor computer activity.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 10, 2022, 06:17:00 PM
I tore down the DAR .177, ground and polished a new crown on the barrel, tried 32 tins of pellets to no avail, pullit apart again and went through the gun piece by piece until I found that the shroud was bent on 2 axis so that rolling it on a table didn't immediately show the issue.

I chucked it up in the lathe and used the live center to hold the other end and measured runout on the ends to true the shroud ends and measured the diameter as well as deflection.

I was able to take most of the deflection out using delrin shoes to hold the tube while I inserted an oak dowel inside it and bent the tube a little at a time until I was under 0.005" overall, then I had to bend both ends to straighten them since they didn't thread them with a straight tube at the factory.

I fouled the barrel and shot a 10 pellet group with RWS Meisterkugeln's (the best shooting pellets I have) then put the shroud, baffles and cap back on and shot a string to see where the POI was and adjusted the shroud rotation until the POI settled in to what I had with just the bare barrel's group.

Then it was all tweaking until I could get CPHP's to group acceptably. I hope it breaks in and the group sizes come down to the size that the .22 is able to shoot. That gun is BORING!!!  ;) 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 10, 2022, 07:53:14 PM
Casted some .22 26g pellets. Cleaned out the melter and polished up all the pour parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on February 10, 2022, 08:32:09 PM
Rebuilt my disco .22.  It didnt go to well. Its been so long since I messed with it cannot figure out what I did wrong. Getting air hitting my hand. Ah I needed something to do tomorrow anyway.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 11, 2022, 01:21:37 PM
 Stripped the barrel/action out of my Crosman 1400 and wiped it all down with oil.
 Replaced the stock, drop of oil on the felt, and let off a good "CRACK"! ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on February 11, 2022, 01:56:00 PM
I replaced my Crosman Vantage NP's...NP  and the piston and barrel breach seals. Who said it's an easy job :o >:(! At least I didn't break everything but I was about to use used the "bigger hammer" I had been recommended by some GTA fellas. So that rifle shoots again with a decent power an accuracy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on February 11, 2022, 02:34:20 PM
I have a brand new HUMA regulator for my PRod.
A lighter hammer is being fabricated.
So, I took the pistol apart to remind myself if I had put the bStaley mod in.
Did.
Touched up all the chipped paint before putting it back together.
I plan on leaving the gauge out of the pistol and putting the regulator right up against the valve.
Hoping for 30 shots at 30fpe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KWK on February 11, 2022, 03:03:14 PM
Paid for an HW50. Waiting. Bought an ARH stock last month. Being patient. Probably order an ARH spring later. Make some stuff for this project soon. A guide and tophat, and a muzzle break. Already have a 2-7x32 Hawke for it. Probably use nice steel rings if they don't move. Should be able to solve that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on February 11, 2022, 04:55:39 PM
Re rebuilt the Disco. lol All better now. Then spent the rest of the day playing butcher.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JEFFPPC on February 11, 2022, 08:49:59 PM
Mounted a new Hawke Sidewinder 6x24x56. Very nice. Went to the indoor 25 yd Range and shot some groups. Shot back to back small ones in the low 1gs c to c. Illumination feature is nice, the etched crosshairs are very fine, I like that for shooting groups. Scope is very clear and bright.I like it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on February 12, 2022, 12:31:05 AM
Shot at a ground squirrel at 70 yards and hit the dirt right under it's head.  :-[
Shot another ground squirrel at 50 yards and hit it in the shoulder and it jumped over a foot in the air and then stayed there looking around, confused/stunned, weird! Then I quickly took a second shot and put the lights out and took it out of pain.

All shots were off hand with my Woods Walker. I usually shoot a little closer but those were the shots I had and I decided to take them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 12, 2022, 02:02:40 PM
Good shootin Dan!
 I popped the first water moccasin of the year this morning. Surprised me.  Temps in the fifties today and I didn’t expect to see any snakes out but this one was laying on the old floating dock.  Of course I was carrying my .25 caliber Mod 125 zeroed for fifty yards and the snake was only five yards away.  None the less I estimated the hold over and put a 25.4gr AA Diabolo Field Pellet right through his noggin.  Cotton mouths take a lot of killing and this one flopped off the dock in his death dance so I didn’t recover his carcass.  I wouldn’t have got a shot if the snake had not been cold and moving slow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on February 12, 2022, 06:53:56 PM
Put a SeeAll sight on a BKL dovetail-to-Pic rail on my R7 today...tomorrow, we test!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 12, 2022, 07:40:44 PM
Polished my lightest .22 pins and casted some more with the mold. Sorted out the rejects, will weigh them tomorrow.  Need to order some more screw top tins to store all this ammo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KWK on February 12, 2022, 07:57:17 PM
Took pictures of some old scopes I have to list on eBay. Nothing special just mostly cheap stuff I accumulated over the years. It adds up. I'll buy something with the proceeds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 13, 2022, 06:47:10 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on February 12, 2022, 07:40:44 PM
Polished my lightest .22 pins and casted some more with the mold. Sorted out the rejects, will weigh them tomorrow.  Need to order some more screw top tins to store all this ammo.

Kris, P.M. me your address, I got a bunch of empties I have been saving for some unknown reason.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 13, 2022, 07:15:06 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 13, 2022, 06:47:10 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on February 12, 2022, 07:40:44 PM
Polished my lightest .22 pins and casted some more with the mold. Sorted out the rejects, will weigh them tomorrow.  Need to order some more screw top tins to store all this ammo.

Kris, P.M. me your address, I got a bunch of empties I have been saving for some unknown reason.  ::)

Check PM
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 13, 2022, 09:39:15 AM
 Powered up my tin pot, and cast some .50 cal. tin slugs, the mold is new, and I wanted to empty my tin pot to try out Roto Metals lead free casting alloy. Figured the large slugs would make nice ingots, and the mold will get some heat cycling.
 When I had the pot empty and cleaned out, I set it to low and added the lead free alloy, I found that low was almost too hot for a 1/2 pot of alloy, and the temps were nearing too hot, but I was able to cast some .22 wad cutters and some .177 slugs, weights are slightly heavier than cast in tin, .177 slug that is 18.5 gr. in lead, 13.5 gr. in tin , and 15.5 gr in the alloy. They seemed to cast easily, but longer set time was needed before cutting the sprue, and the molten metal flowed like water, compared to tin or lead.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on February 13, 2022, 10:21:29 AM
Plugged in the backhoe and got attacked by a red squirrel. Headed in the house grabbed the air rifle and returned half hour later to start the backhoe.  Reached in fired it up jumped back and waited for the exiting of the vermin. Popped one on the run at around 20 yards and took the other off a stump at around 70 yards. Came in to put the rifle away and let backhoe warm up. I am glad I took extra pellet with me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 13, 2022, 01:56:06 PM
Repaired the cracked clevis mounting ears on a Crosman 2200 stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 13, 2022, 07:18:50 PM
While I was burning branches I got to shoot about 18 shots at a 6 inch swinging made for center fire pistal rounds. Once I figured out how many dots I had to aim high was hitting it every shot at 90 yards with my.25 cal Sumatra.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on February 15, 2022, 01:24:23 PM
I did the bottle brush deal on my .50 cal. challenger.....NO MORE PING!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 15, 2022, 03:39:03 PM
I'm hoping to wrap up my C362 adventure this weekend. I think I will visit some boingers next. I have a RWS Diana 48 in .177 that I picked up in a trade. I shot it maybe 25 times and it's just sitting in the cabinet.
After the boingers I've been thinking about doing some tethered PCP stuff. I've got a couple 3300 psi SCUBA tanks (one is 80cf and one is 100cf) that would sit under the shooting bench and give a ton of shots between fills.... especially in a regged gun like the Avenger....  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on February 15, 2022, 05:38:42 PM
I am testing out a rocker1 moderator thanks to a gracious forum member.  On the end of a long .22 barrel on my pp700 at 25+ fpe it quiets it down perfectly for indoor shooting. Pellet slap and gun mechanism is the main noise and report is much less intense. It has 3d printed baffles and a carbon fiber wrap (not sticker) over and aluminum tube. Seems solid and effective
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 17, 2022, 09:29:12 PM
I have added various means of storage and organization to my airgun / hobby room since I finally got it cleaned and organized a few months back, so I needed to rearrange and did most of that today.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PfDfgpXy/20220217-164849.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F19QcKJk)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 17, 2022, 10:01:15 PM
Sorted, weighed, and sized pellets for the NP-03 and Disco. Took inventory of stock on hand, no shortages to worry about for a few days.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 17, 2022, 10:07:56 PM
Blew my wad... bought two vintage rifles in one week.
Think I am good for a while.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on February 17, 2022, 11:57:47 PM
I finally unearthed my long lost Diana 34 from a dark, hidden corner of my attic.  It had been "lost" for years, to my dismay.  After that feat, I rewarded myself by scoping it and shooting it.
So far it likes 8.64 FTTs.  Likes them a lot.  💪
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 18, 2022, 12:30:35 AM
I put a few drops of 10wt Silicone oil in the piston rod of a Hatsan Type 3 ram, cycled it a few (dozen) times and left standing upright in an effort to get the oil inside.
tomorrow I will attempt to get some oil in the back end and pump up to see if this ram is gonna work or need to be resealed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 1900colt on February 18, 2022, 03:14:05 AM
Found out .20cal round balls shoot really good out of a Sheridan Super Grade

About 10 meters, 5 shots

Of course, tried to keep it going and pulled the next shot low and right... then my shooting ability just went down hill.

Should of saved the target before I tried shooting it again!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on February 21, 2022, 03:45:34 PM
I FINALLY sighted in my New Scope UTG 3-12x44mm, three pellets and the Scope was on the target.
Easier than expected, now I even feel more sure of myself to sight in my new Leupold .223 Scope, 3-6x36mm.

I sighted it for approximately 25 yards and can adjust visually for the distance.

Thanks to all that suggested scopes to me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 21, 2022, 03:53:57 PM
Took my Sumatra.25 apart to reinstall the rear sight. About the time I got it installed remembered why I took it off. Cheak rest is too high to use open sights.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 21, 2022, 04:57:10 PM
It never fails that one o ring can wreck a day of hunting. I had planned on hunting with the Urban over the weekend and that went south quick. I was using the NP-03 for the morning hunt and decided to go with the Urban for the afternoon hunt since the wind had picked up and I needed to sling a heavier pellet. Went to top off the Urban and it would not get past 2500 psi with compressor. Did the bubble test and the o ring that is in the gauge cap was leaking. To make matters worse, dummy me didn't bring o rings to fix things like this. Today I took the Urban apart and found the culprit and now it will fill up to working pressure. So tonight I will test it out on the squirrels at home, tired of them cutting the fruit of the trees.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 21, 2022, 05:39:53 PM
I inherited my father’s lead casting crucible.  Unfortunately my mom has been using it as porch decor for the thirty years since dad passed away and it is pretty rusty.  So I worked it over with an assortment of wire brushes on an angle grinder then soaked it in phosphoric acid.  Hopefully I can restore it just for nostalgia.  I’ld Really like to run some pellets using dad’s old pot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 21, 2022, 05:58:17 PM
This is a long reach here but went to the Dr and had my eyes checked they are still there. Guess I can keep shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 21, 2022, 08:40:43 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on February 21, 2022, 05:39:53 PM
I inherited my father’s lead casting crucible.  Unfortunately my mom has been using it as porch decor for the thirty years since dad passed away and it is pretty rusty.  So I worked it over with an assortment of wire brushes on an angle grinder then soaked it in phosphoric acid.  Hopefully I can restore it just for nostalgia.  I’ld Really like to run some pellets using dad’s old pot.

Is it cast iron?
 I know some tricks to restore vintage C.I. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 21, 2022, 08:47:13 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on February 21, 2022, 05:39:53 PM
I inherited my father’s lead casting crucible.  Unfortunately my mom has been using it as porch decor for the thirty years since dad passed away and it is pretty rusty.  So I worked it over with an assortment of wire brushes on an angle grinder then soaked it in phosphoric acid.  Hopefully I can restore it just for nostalgia.  I’ld Really like to run some pellets using dad’s old pot.

Soak it in plain white vinegar, depending on the rust build it may take a day or so to get bare metal. I restore cast iron skillets and corn muffin molds with it. It will eat the rust and nothing else.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 21, 2022, 09:20:50 PM
On the way home from work I noticed what appeared to be a group of kids shooting guns at the Harbin Ag Center just down the road from my house.
I pulled in and it turned out to be the local CMP affiliated group. They were shooting the Air Arms T200 sporters.
They were unorganized because it was the first meet since covid shut it down 2 years ago. They did not have the DIN adapter to refill the tubes on the guns. I wanted to help but I don't have one either.
I found out they shoot there the first Thursday of every month. I think it's something Betty Lou and I might get involved in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 21, 2022, 09:40:05 PM
Thanks Kris.  I’ll try vinegar next.  I’ve got some old cast iron cook wear that could use that treatment too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on February 21, 2022, 09:45:47 PM
Quote from: Scrambler82 on February 21, 2022, 03:45:34 PM
I FINALLY sighted in my New Scope UTG 3-12x44mm, three pellets and the Scope was on the target.
Easier than expected, now I even feel more sure of myself to sight in my new Leupold .223 Scope, 3-6x36mm.

I sighted it for approximately 25 yards and can adjust visually for the distance.

Thanks to all that suggested scopes to me.

It's been pretty cool and windy today on the Sage side of the hill.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on February 22, 2022, 12:57:06 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on February 21, 2022, 09:45:47 PM
It's been pretty cool and windy today on the Sage side of the hill.

On the Lake Skinner area it is windy too, I actually Sighted the Scope a couple of days ago.
Today is calling for a wind advisory, 52 degrees, and light rain.
No shooting today, but soon the squirrels will be running and I get a lot of them.  Hoping for fewer this year based on the number that didn't make it to this year.   I did see a couple of youngens but they were there and then weren't !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 22, 2022, 01:05:05 PM
 Searching for my bore sighter, in the process of swapping optics on my Recluse, among other things I may tinker with on my snow day :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 22, 2022, 07:03:08 PM
Got the Urban back up to speed yesterday, today it was the Disco's turn to get fixed. Well some of the repair came to an abrupt end. The breach screw under the probe takes one of those itty bitty allen wrenches to get out, I had everything but that to take the gun apart. Anyway, found (possibly) the wrench that will get it out. Just the joys of fixing the toys. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 23, 2022, 07:44:08 PM
We have a new machine at work from Austria.
During the commissioning with the Field service Tech today I mentioned my interest in  Air Rifles.
Hans eyes lit up!
He grabbed my phone and searched in Google on Deutsche.

He is a member of a shooting club there...
http://www.sv-theuerwang.eu/ (http://www.sv-theuerwang.eu/)

 He owns only 2 guns..
A Walther LG400 Monotec

(https://buinger.com/media/image/product/69567/md/walther-lg400-e-monotec_1.jpg)

With that gun, he won a Styer Challenge scoring 10.9 in official Olympic competition...

(https://www.krale.shop/media/catalog/product/cache/c3077125627ae237cf5a67567c9733e4/s/t/steyr-challenge.jpg)

He was amazed an American knew of these guns and wants to see my HW/FWB's.

I told him I have always wanted an Anshutz 9015... he snickered... "I will get one for you when I get home... those are cheap"  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 23, 2022, 08:23:08 PM
Lol cheap he seas.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 23, 2022, 09:02:14 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 23, 2022, 08:23:08 PM
Lol cheap he seas.

We just bought a $200,000 machine from his company.... so let's see what he offers me. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 23, 2022, 09:19:41 PM
 Cool deal there Scott, wonder if their Mrod cheap ??? Pays to mention airguns every chance possible  ;)

 I took my steam punk gun out of the wood stock for refinishing, and dropped it into a Maximus stock for the time being. Gave it a dozen test shots 25 yards still shoots spot on 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 24, 2022, 09:41:56 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 23, 2022, 09:02:14 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 23, 2022, 08:23:08 PM
Lol cheap he seas.

We just bought a $200,000 machine from his company.... so let's see what he offers me. ;)

That’s fantastic!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 24, 2022, 12:20:46 PM
Quote from: avator on February 21, 2022, 09:20:50 PM
On the way home from work I noticed what appeared to be a group of kids shooting guns at the Harbin Ag Center just down the road from my house.
I pulled in and it turned out to be the local CMP affiliated group. They were shooting the Air Arms T200 sporters.
They were unorganized because it was the first meet since covid shut it down 2 years ago. They did not have the DIN adapter to refill the tubes on the guns. I wanted to help but I don't have one either.
I found out they shoot there the first Thursday of every month. I think it's something Betty Lou and I might get involved in.

Outstanding, Bill!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 25, 2022, 01:17:58 PM
I fitted a Crosman NP ram into my project Hatsan Striker 1000X nee Vortex.......
Installed and adjusted a Welsh Willy HST trigger.
SUWEET  !!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 25, 2022, 09:28:01 PM
As hoped, I shot my "New-2-Me" '84 Silver Streak tonight between commitments.
First 5 shot group at 5 pumps at 10 meters...
Then had to pack up and leave. ::)
 Seems the previous owner did not use the 6:00 hold I prefer... but still a nice 5 shot group!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 1911cwp on February 26, 2022, 03:53:21 PM
Trying to find an affordable Scope for my springer without having to take a load.  ;D 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 26, 2022, 08:17:43 PM
Got my 2240 back to the way I had it a few years ago, with a long .177 barrel on it. Quieter, able to make more use of the co2.and more accurate.
 So, sighted it all back in today. 8)  And yes, I am careful of the barrel!!  lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 26, 2022, 08:50:24 PM
 Part 2240 related, gave the 2240XL .25 LW Steam Punk a Faux Wood Grain.

 Before
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8464)

 After
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8479)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 26, 2022, 11:09:19 PM
MAN I am lovin that gun!
 You are making me rethink my .20 LW barreled "2060"!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 26, 2022, 11:15:41 PM
Quote from: 1911cwp on February 26, 2022, 03:53:21 PM
Trying to find an affordable Scope for my springer without having to take a load.  ;D

Got your 6.....

https://www.amazon.com/Hammers-3-9x40AO-Magnum-Spring-Rifle/dp/B0099XIJKC/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B0099XIJKC&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Hammers-3-9x40AO-Magnum-Spring-Rifle/dp/B0099XIJKC/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B0099XIJKC&psc=1)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on February 27, 2022, 12:30:11 AM
Put about 60 rounds through my new P17, and around 50 through my 350 NTEC.

And I'll be the first to say that my left arm paid the price.  Though more from the little P17 than the Diana.  Maybe. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: shovelhead on February 27, 2022, 02:47:40 PM
Yesterday I installed a Mac1 inlet and front end kit and a williams peep on my 392P. I did that with all my
Benjys and my Dan, except for the peep since the Dan is a '67 and I do well with the stock sights on that one.
The adjustment on the piston was too long after I put it in, but I didn't realize how long- just tired I guess.
(I also did that 3 yrs ago with my C9 causing it to shoot to high. Thought I learned from that episode-oops).
The first shot across the chrony after 3 warm ups was 700fps with 15.89g JSBS. The average was 693 which was kinda cool except it would be to much stress on the components including my arm.
So I got up today and ground the stem length down an got it set right. 8 pump average with 15.89s is 663. The C9
with 15.89s is 644. They are both tack drivers and I am pleased.


 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on February 27, 2022, 05:54:03 PM
Filled the Benjamin tank and the Air Venturi tank and…grilled some chicken.,.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 27, 2022, 07:54:39 PM
Tried to hit the chicken Silhouette at 50 yards with my m48/52 .177 .  The key word is TRIED!  🥺🥺😡
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 27, 2022, 09:52:46 PM
Posted the first of a few guns in the Classifieds..  Building a bank for a future purchase.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 02, 2022, 01:28:42 PM
 Tinkering on my new to me 392PA!!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 02, 2022, 02:11:15 PM
Polished the barrel of my .177 Akela and dressed the crown.  Unfortunately, the neighbors have a bunch of contractors working in their backyard, so it may be a couple days till I can test it and see if it has improved accuracy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2022, 07:00:24 PM
A life long friend was waiting for me in my drive-way when I got home from work.
When I say "Life-Long" our mothers were best friends in school before we were conceived.
I have known "Butch" literally all my life.

Any-whooo.... Butch asked if I was still into air-guns.
Giddy as a school girl, I show him my latest acquirements...
When I brought out the Crosman 600 his eyes light up,

"I Got one of those... but it doesn't work.... you want it?"

I tried to explain what it may need, what I did to mine for him to try, and if all else fails who to send it out for repair... referring him to several sources on GTA.

"Nope..it's yous if you want it" he says...
Seems I have another 600 inbound!
 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 03, 2022, 07:11:30 PM
It's nice to have friends like that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2022, 07:29:27 PM
Butch and I got history.. we cooked (electrocuted) Hot dogs with two forks in an electrical outlet.... long before the "Microwave" was invented.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 03, 2022, 07:49:14 PM
Your guardian angel must hate thier job.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 03, 2022, 09:27:06 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2022, 07:29:27 PM
Butch and I got history.. we cooked (electrocuted) Hot dogs with two forks in an electrical outlet.... long before the "Microwave" was invented.  :o
Im starting to suspect that my youth was neither as feckless or as delinquent as I once thought.
You are a man to admired Scott.  Admired but perhaps not imitated. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 03, 2022, 09:29:17 PM
I shot my Weihrauch HW50-.22 again today. I was shooting spinners at 50 yds. These spinners you see below are 1-3/8" in diameter.
My HW-50 is zeroed at 35 yds and at 50 yards I holdover 2-1/2 mil•dots.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on March 03, 2022, 09:41:06 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2022, 07:29:27 PM
Butch and I got history.. we cooked (electrocuted) Hot dogs with two forks in an electrical outlet.... long before the "Microwave" was invented.  :o


I used an old cord off some fail appliance, which was much safer ;) !

Here is a pre-microwave beverage warmer. what could go wrong? :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 03, 2022, 10:09:45 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2022, 07:29:27 PM
Butch and I got history.. we cooked (electrocuted) Hot dogs with two forks in an electrical outlet.... long before the "Microwave" was invented.  :o

It's a wonder that you 2 are still alive.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on March 03, 2022, 10:18:45 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on March 03, 2022, 10:09:45 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2022, 07:29:27 PM
Butch and I got history.. we cooked (electrocuted) Hot dogs with two forks in an electrical outlet.... long before the "Microwave" was invented.  :o

It's a wonder that you 2 are still alive.  :o


I bet I know how they got the idea. How is this on topic, LOL.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 04, 2022, 03:51:19 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 03, 2022, 07:00:24 PM
A life long friend was waiting for me in my drive-way when I got home from work.
When I say "Life-Long" our mothers were best friends in school before we were conceived.
I have known "Butch" literally all my life.

Any-whooo.... Butch asked if I was still into air-guns.
Giddy as a school girl, I show him my latest acquirements...
When I brought out the Crosman 600 his eyes light up,

"I Got one of those... but it doesn't work.... you want it?"

I tried to explain what it may need, what I did to mine for him to try, and if all else fails who to send it out for repair... referring him to several sources on GTA.

"Nope..it's yous if you want it" he says...
Seems I have another 600 inbound!
 8)

Jeeze!!  lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on March 04, 2022, 04:21:45 PM
I blued the barrel shroud on an old Daisy 860 just to see if I could....I coould..., 
Then I bead blasted and repainted the receivers.

Resealed and mostly reassembled....just watching the paint dry.......

Don't ask me why........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 05, 2022, 02:57:17 PM
Quote from: Kragman1 on February 17, 2022, 11:57:47 PM
I finally unearthed my long lost Diana 34 from a dark, hidden corner of my attic.  It had been "lost" for years, to my dismay.  After that feat, I rewarded myself by scoping it and shooting it.
So far it likes 8.64 FTTs.  Likes them a lot.  💪
Yeah, mine too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 05, 2022, 03:10:29 PM
Shooting steel targets with my little shooting partner.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 05, 2022, 05:10:13 PM
Makin' memories John.
Gotta love it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 05, 2022, 05:25:13 PM
Quote from: avator on March 05, 2022, 05:10:13 PM
Makin' memories John.
Gotta love it.

I do, it’s the best!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on March 05, 2022, 05:51:59 PM
Today I tried to zero the red dot that I was having troubles with yesterday.

My last three shooting sessions were almost 100% spent trying to get a cheap red dot (Buck Rail brand Hawkeye) to hold center and finally gave up after my fourth fill.  It needed to be re-zeroed every time I filled the gun sometimes by as much as 4 inches off at 10 yards. During shooting I was constantly having to make small adjustments and then it would be off in another direction.

I was about to take another shot when I noticed that the red dot was now visibly not aligned with the bore. I didn’t even have to test fire to realize I was done with this sight. Too dangerous to keep shooting at that point…

Switched to a different unbranded Chinese cheap red dot and it is holding center Walter just a few adjustments.

maybe I got a bad one but i would  say avoid that product.  I noticed that has loose wires hanging down right under the battery case as well which is odd.  My other cheap red dot (feyachi) is sealed up under there and seems more finished.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 05, 2022, 08:00:00 PM
 Did some engineering and metalwork to install a Mellon flat top piston in C362 #00731 with success, but not much gain in FPS, but I see it in ES, and the floppy pump arm on my AR style 362 is remedied. did hit 700 FPS with 16 gr. AA pellets @ 15 pumps  :-\
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8481)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8446)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Long_Gun_Dallas on March 05, 2022, 08:35:49 PM
After seeing @Back_Roads post, I felt compelled to order a Mountain Air custom piston for my 1322. 

Also got my 3 .22 FX barrels cleaned and treated (with gunzilla to prolong cleaning interval)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on March 05, 2022, 08:49:58 PM
A couple of weeks ago I rebuilt the TX200.
It was slowing down and was erratic after 35,000 shots.
I used the AA Factory kit but substituted the factory spring follower with Motörhead’s DELRIN follower.
Smooth?
I made a short video.
Note: The rifle was cocked and loaded before recording:

https://youtu.be/OAWUppCDXyc
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 05, 2022, 09:56:48 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on March 05, 2022, 03:10:29 PM
Shooting steel targets with my little shooting partner.  ;D

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=393709;image)


About darn tome we saw Ab's...
Most excellent.  ;D
 Much to my dismay "Dead Eye Lou" has just turned 15 and G-pa and her airguns ain't cool no more.
 :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 05, 2022, 11:04:40 PM
Sad to hear that, Scott. I don’t know what it takes to keep them interested. I sure hope my little shooting partner keeps at it, she turned 9 in December.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TheOtherSprocket on March 06, 2022, 08:22:47 PM
I was at a local gun show - not much to talk about there really.  I did score a 1250 ct. box of Crossman domed 7.9gr pellets. for $20.

Stupidly, I left the box of 7.4 wadcutters there - kinda kicking myself now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 07, 2022, 06:43:18 PM
 Dug around and found some lower profile scope rings to go on the Benji 392PA.   8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 08, 2022, 03:26:06 PM
Shot a few rounds out the back door this morning... checking out the new Carm mags in the SPA Cp2/PP800.
Really nice.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 09, 2022, 01:16:28 PM
Making a list of parts to order from Crosman.  Seals for the 2240, a new pump arm for the Legacy 1000, rear site and barrel screw for the 1377.  Gonna order some stuff from Buck Rail too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 09, 2022, 11:37:47 PM
Collecting empty pellet tins...

Filling old pellet tins with PC'd slugs...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on March 09, 2022, 11:42:33 PM
I sent a bunch of .30 cals downrange.  Too nice of a day not to.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 10, 2022, 02:49:53 PM
 Seals/pump cup came in for 392pa, so I sat down and went through the process..
I had found early on that someone had removed the spring behind the trigger, so I had dug around and put a lighter one in.
Eliminated the rattle.
 Today I discovered they had gone in the valve as well. 
Although the seals did still  need replacing.
 Inside, the valve spring had a coil or two cut off. I could maybe see this, if they had done the 2 spring mod. But they hadn't.
 Since the valve spring is already bobbed, I dug around and found the washer and second lighter spring to complete that mod.
 Pumps a bit easier!  And I didn't do the pump cup (yet) But I'll be ready.
   Success! ;D ;D 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 10, 2022, 04:09:10 PM
Had a bit of time before work this morning so I put the new Hammers scope on the Diana 48.
I was able to get it semi sighted in but it will need to settle in before I can fine tune it.
Results are looking quite promising. I still haven't decided to keep this gun or sell it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 10, 2022, 04:56:48 PM
I did the airgun hokie-pokie with scopes today!  Swapped,  zeroed and mounted scope cam mounts in anticipation of warmer weather and the return of some rats!  I now have 6 different air rifles outfitted with scopes set up to record any action I happen to come across!  Now I just need the rats to cooperate!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on March 10, 2022, 05:37:42 PM
Painted some of the steel targets and hung them out on the range. Still have a foot of snow but I would rather walk in snow than mud. Guess I just need a new air gun to break them in with. Let the shopping begin.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 10, 2022, 06:14:10 PM
I hung some indue/outdoor carpet squares on the steel plate backstops i have behind my targets.  Not sure how long it will last but it does a good job of deadening the ding when the pellets hit it!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 10, 2022, 06:33:12 PM
I cleaned out my two target /range accessories boxes this morning, one on the patio and the other at the 20 yd mark by the grandkids fort/swing set. Also gathered together some spare spinners to go on the new spinner rack. It will probably be next week before I finish the rack and post pictures.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 10, 2022, 06:35:42 PM
I'll be so glad when DST ends this weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 10, 2022, 06:42:24 PM
Quote from: avator on March 10, 2022, 06:35:42 PM
I'll be so glad when DST ends this weekend.
You mean "begins" this weekend?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 10, 2022, 08:11:07 PM
Yeah.... that's it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 12, 2022, 02:44:56 PM
 Used some more "Formby's Tung Oil' on my 392PA stock,
 buffed it down with 0000steel wool,
 and tried a bit of Johnson's Paste Wax on it. ;D ;D ;D ;D 8)
 
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Teep on March 12, 2022, 02:50:22 PM
Watching airgun videos and dreaming of better weather.  Just too cold and windy for an old man today.  Last week we had some nice weather and I did a lot of plinking with the R7 in the back yard, next week up in the 60's so more time to shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on March 12, 2022, 03:53:01 PM
The picture tells the story.
Installed new JSAR Aluminum air tube ands HUMA Gauge Port regulator.
I only clipped one o-ring in the process but replaced two..
The JSAR air tube weighs 12.3 ounces.
The factory air tube weighs 34.4 (2lb, 2.4oz) ounces..
Savings: 22.1 ounce
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kola on March 12, 2022, 04:06:23 PM
Made a bottle top target.

Since I drink the occasional beer, decided to use the bottle tops.

Plate with a hole, bottle tops drop behind it from a ‘magazine’ retained by a magnet.
As a top is shot out, next one drops into place.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51934652275_f65d3ca12c_c.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 12, 2022, 04:23:52 PM
Quote from: Kola on March 12, 2022, 04:06:23 PM
Made a bottle top target.

Since I drink the occasional beer, decided to use the bottle tops.

Plate with a hole, bottle tops drop behind it from a ‘magazine’ retained by a magnet.
As a top is shot out, next one drops into place.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51934652275_f65d3ca12c_c.jpg)
Pretty slick.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 12, 2022, 08:18:10 PM
NICE!!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on March 12, 2022, 08:52:43 PM
That really is a nice thing you set up there.  Today I printed a sphere to replace the handle/ grip on the Hp max bolt.  Feels like an improvement - it gives a better grip for cocking. Needs to be sanded and painted. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on March 12, 2022, 10:13:15 PM
My shooting sticks (made from scrap wood to begin with) have all but disintegrated on me; so made up a quickie tripod stand thing-if I like the setup; I'll make a sturdier and more rugged version for this years' NUAH matches:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 14, 2022, 09:03:56 PM
Soaked the wood on my "New-2-Me" Silver Streak with Pledge "Restore"... let it set for an hour.
I then burnished it in until my hands were sore... now she sets.
In the morning I will give her a polish with a clean, dry, soft cotton towel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Long_Gun_Dallas on March 15, 2022, 01:44:39 AM
Finished re-bluing my breech(old bluing was brown/splotchy), and got it back together with new tom west wood.  Also finalizing some valve mods, and new dual seal piston for my other 1322 pumper
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 16, 2022, 09:49:17 PM
Last night before bed. I poured some "Neatsfoot Oil"  from the breech down the compression chamber on my new-2-me '68 Winchester 435 (Diana 35) to rejuvenate  the leather seal.
 I held the trigger and cycled the cocking stroke several times. Then put it to bed muzzle up as straight as I could to soak the leather seal.
When I woke up this morning, I worried I had "Over lubed" it... so set it Muzzle down and went to work.

When I got home this evening I broke it open. Then proceed to clean the barrel, Hoping any excess Neatsfoot had drained down.
WOW What a dirty mess the barrel was! It literately took 10 patches to get the grunge off. Then a final cleaning patch of rubbing alcohol.. followed by 5 more dry patches to come out clean.
Shot ten pellets and all seems good.
 Next comes accuracy comparison "Before and after"  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on March 16, 2022, 10:44:41 PM
Shot my Umarex TDP 45 co2 bb pistol. Eight 18 shot mags from a few other guns and 4 used ones I got off ebay that came today. All shot with plenty of power. Very little gas left in cart.

Also shot my Gamo GP 20 co2 bb pistol with the same mags. Not as accurate as the TDP.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 16, 2022, 11:05:38 PM
Same ole, same ole, shot the DARs, got some zen time in before work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 17, 2022, 10:14:08 AM
I got some Old English funiture polish and treated all the walnut stocks!  Benjamin Marauder, Akela and Cayden are looking richer than ever, and it really brought the grain to life on the AA S510! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 17, 2022, 11:25:56 AM
Waiting for FedEx to deliver the Schofield #3 pistol. I had it sent here at work because the yard at home is so wet and their trucks dig ruts.
In the meantime I ordered a Diana 250 in .177 from Midway.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 17, 2022, 03:35:08 PM
Yesterday and today I have been working on a brod and an armada. I swapped the drop block on the brod and upgraded the regulator to a ninja. Had these extra parts from a used gun I bought for parts. Then the armada I pulled out the hdd device I got from aoa. They seem to wear the threads out on Hill hammers. Put the bolt back to right hand cocking and tuned it to 900ish fps for 50 shots. Trying to get motivated to put some gun vinyl on my 357 armada.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 17, 2022, 05:31:10 PM
Temperature 74 degrees! I shot the Crosman 357, Umarex 357, XS60C, and two of my Hatsan springers.
I keep saying I’m going to give the UX 357 away but I keep shooting it too.  Truth is it’s just too dang much fun!
Out to about fifteen yards there is really nothing to choose between it and the C357.  Beyond fifteen yards the Crosman’s rifled barrel gives it an advantage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 17, 2022, 05:40:02 PM
Made ammo for the .25 cal guns. Cleaned out the Lee melter and reloaded the lead in it. Exercise some of the break barrel guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 17, 2022, 05:50:07 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 17, 2022, 10:14:08 AM
I got some Old English funiture polish and treated all the walnut stocks!

Paul, My Grand mother used that on her furniture, my Mom still does, and I followed suite.
NEVER thought of using it on my guns wood.....   :o
MIND BLOWN... or better yet "face palm" because it even comes in different tints!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 17, 2022, 05:53:32 PM
Yep, that and Murphy's oil soap. We have both at our place.
We did a bunch of hand made furniture that was in Killer's place when we took it over.
Turned out so rustic and beautiful.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ezman604 on March 17, 2022, 05:57:48 PM
Started going through my gun closet and pulling out airguns I've not touched in years. I am shooting 2-3 different ones per day. It's fun to get reacquainted with my herd.
:)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 17, 2022, 05:58:33 PM
Glad to see you up and at it DeZ.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 17, 2022, 06:01:13 PM
 I found a can of Scotts Liquid Gold in the basement, works great also, other uses besides wood even.
https://www.scottsliquidgold.com/wood-care/ (https://www.scottsliquidgold.com/wood-care/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 04:30:10 PM
Had a heart attack on wednesday, got home yesterday, went to flea market today and came home with these.
1994 397p and 1965 137. both need tlc, 397 leaks air out of barrel and suffers from bad solder job but has
some nice wood. 137 needs cleaned up and gone thru. I'll be off work this week so that should keep me busy
while recuperating.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 19, 2022, 05:17:44 PM
Quote from: ezman604 on March 17, 2022, 05:57:48 PM
Started going through my gun closet and pulling out airguns I've not touched in years. I am shooting 2-3 different ones per day. It's fun to get reacquainted with my herd.
:)
I did that no long ago as well. Found my Hatsan 95 .22 ( spring ) under the bed. It was fun to get reacquainted as you put it. Then yesterday I thought about my Parrus .177.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 19, 2022, 05:19:35 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 04:30:10 PM
Had a heart attack on wednesday, got home yesterday, went to flea market today and came home with these.
1994 397p and 1965 137. both need tlc, 397 leaks air out of barrel and suffers from bad solder job but has some nice wood. 137 needs cleaned up and gone thru. I'll be off work this week so that should keep me busy while recuperating.

HEART ATTACK???  Wow! I take it was a mild one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 05:30:14 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 04:30:10 PM
Had a heart attack on wednesday, got home yesterday, went to flea market today and came home with these.
1994 397p and 1965 137. both need tlc, 397 leaks air out of barrel and suffers from bad solder job but has
some nice wood. 137 needs cleaned up and gone thru. I'll be off work this week so that should keep me busy
while recuperating.

What a way to bounce back Rob!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 05:33:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on March 19, 2022, 05:19:35 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 04:30:10 PM
Had a heart attack on wednesday, got home yesterday, went to flea market today and came home with these.
1994 397p and 1965 137. both need tlc, 397 leaks air out of barrel and suffers from bad solder job but has some nice wood. 137 needs cleaned up and gone thru. I'll be off work this week so that should keep me busy while recuperating.

HEART ATTACK???  Wow! I take it was a mild one.
Yes it was. I'm very lucky.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 05:30:14 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 04:30:10 PM
Had a heart attack on wednesday, got home yesterday, went to flea market today and came home with these.
1994 397p and 1965 137. both need tlc, 397 leaks air out of barrel and suffers from bad solder job but has
some nice wood. 137 needs cleaned up and gone thru. I'll be off work this week so that should keep me busy
while recuperating.

What a way to bounce back Rob!!!
Yeah I felt like buying myself something pretty.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jim-in-UK on March 19, 2022, 06:03:50 PM
Today we mapped out the route through the woods that we'll use for the 2022 UKAHFT National Springer Championship, to be held just outside Worcester at Nomads HFT on 14th May. Tomorrow is a club shoot, then next Saturday the hard work of clearing lanes of branches and brambles begins.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 19, 2022, 06:08:18 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 05:30:14 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 04:30:10 PM
Had a heart attack on wednesday, got home yesterday, went to flea market today and came home with these.
1994 397p and 1965 137. both need tlc, 397 leaks air out of barrel and suffers from bad solder job but has
some nice wood. 137 needs cleaned up and gone thru. I'll be off work this week so that should keep me busy
while recuperating.

What a way to bounce back Rob!!!
Yeah I felt like buying myself something pretty.
I guess so like maybe a RED Corvette convertible.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 07:39:39 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on March 19, 2022, 06:08:18 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 05:30:14 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 04:30:10 PM
Had a heart attack on wednesday, got home yesterday, went to flea market today and came home with these.
1994 397p and 1965 137. both need tlc, 397 leaks air out of barrel and suffers from bad solder job but has
some nice wood. 137 needs cleaned up and gone thru. I'll be off work this week so that should keep me busy
while recuperating.

What a way to bounce back Rob!!!
Yeah I felt like buying myself something pretty.
I guess so like maybe a '63-'67 RED Corvette convertible.

Fixed. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 19, 2022, 07:43:25 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 07:39:39 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on March 19, 2022, 06:08:18 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 05:36:58 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 05:30:14 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 04:30:10 PM
Had a heart attack on wednesday, got home yesterday, went to flea market today and came home with these.
1994 397p and 1965 137. both need tlc, 397 leaks air out of barrel and suffers from bad solder job but has
some nice wood. 137 needs cleaned up and gone thru. I'll be off work this week so that should keep me busy
while recuperating.

What a way to bounce back Rob!!!
Yeah I felt like buying myself something pretty.
I guess so like maybe a '63-'67 RED Corvette convertible.

Fixed. ;)
My bad, I thought that was a given. I didn't realize I needed to include that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 07:44:53 PM
*SWOON*

I would do that in a "Heart Beat" if I was in your shoes.

Oh wait, was that too soon?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 08:29:31 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 07:44:53 PM
*SWOON*

I would do that in a "Heart Beat" if I was in your shoes.

Oh wait, was that too soon?
Not too soon. I live by a belief and if you can't joke and laugh at serious situations what is the point
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 19, 2022, 08:34:07 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 08:29:31 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 19, 2022, 07:44:53 PM
*SWOON*

I would do that in a "Heart Beat" if I was in your shoes.

Oh wait, was that too soon?
Not too soon. I live by a belief and if you can't joke and laugh at serious situations what is the point
Hey I wasn't joking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 20, 2022, 10:41:35 PM
Quote from: shovelhead on March 19, 2022, 04:30:10 PM
Had a heart attack on wednesday, got home yesterday, went to flea market today and came home with these.
1994 397p and 1965 137. both need tlc, 397 leaks air out of barrel and suffers from bad solder job but has
some nice wood. 137 needs cleaned up and gone thru. I'll be off work this week so that should keep me busy
while recuperating.

SHEESH!! Get well, Rob!  :o

I shot about 100 slugs at my 100 yard target, no wind so they all flew where I aimed. The drop was about 16" but I was able to drop .22 and .25 slugs on the target all afternoon long. WAY too much fun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 20, 2022, 11:21:08 PM
Just keep putting one foot in front of the other Rob.

I shimmed the scope mount on my Hatsan Striker.  This gun is a little bit of a pet.  It requires constant adjustment to keep it shooting accurately but when I was done it was stacking 20.06gr FTT’s at twenty yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 20, 2022, 11:41:18 PM
After I finished shooting today I touch-up all my spinners with orange and yellow spray paint, getting ready for tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 21, 2022, 09:52:16 AM
Because I have only a few air rifles, a small gun rack was all I needed.  I threw this little rack together yesterday.  The only power tool I am comfortable using is my electric drill.  So the project took me several hours.  Sanding a painting may get done today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 21, 2022, 01:04:57 PM
Facing the bad things that happen and being able to joke about them helps us to face the monster under the bed. My divorce was signed and official on March first I am living the dream out here in Arizona this weekend I went camping near Sundad AZ and did some plinking with my PP700 with red dot and carbine stock.

The group that we went into the desert was the Southwest AZ Pinzgauer Assoc pictures to follow
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 21, 2022, 01:19:55 PM
Sounds like you are having a good time Don!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 21, 2022, 02:10:04 PM
I love this state there are tons of open BLM lands that can be hunted airgun friendly and PB friendly.  I walked into Sportsmans Warehouse and walked out 45 minutes later with a Springfield Armory 9mm Hellcat. All it took was a driver's license. AOA is less than 2 miles from my RV park. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 21, 2022, 02:52:24 PM
Don, welcome back.  We missed you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sfttailrdr46 on March 21, 2022, 05:11:18 PM
As my life settles I will be more active with the GTA and my brothers and sisters on the forum I have still not shot my Brocock Sniper .25
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 21, 2022, 06:17:57 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 21, 2022, 05:11:18 PM
As my life settles I will be more active with the GTA and my brothers and sisters on the forum I have still not shot my Brocock Sniper .25

Welcome back Don, we've missed ya!   :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 21, 2022, 07:15:32 PM
Good to see you Don!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 21, 2022, 09:18:31 PM
Welcome home Brother Don!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 21, 2022, 09:32:48 PM
Welcome back Don, glad that you are doing well in your travels.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 26, 2022, 07:20:38 PM
  I have a Coleman Crosman 760 dated 6/77 that I assembled last Fall from parts my old working buddy  dropped off to me.
 Another buddy on the Gate, here, came through with the nut for the brass bolt, and the rear sight.
 That barrel was a real stinker though,  couldn't get better than a shotgun pattern out of it.  So I went with a newer rifled drop in barrel for it.

Still bugged me though,.......it's not the original barrel....
  So I recrowned that today, and cleaned up and deburred the breech end of the barrel, and even the pot metal breech that holds it in the receiver.
 Got it all reassembled, slapped my Weaver D4 on it, and now it's shooting good groups. 
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 26, 2022, 08:17:55 PM
See what a little TLC will do!
Congratulations!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 26, 2022, 08:21:16 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 26, 2022, 08:17:55 PM
See what a little TLC will do!
Congratulations!

Thanks, Mike, but I should of thought of it the first time!! ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 26, 2022, 09:19:22 PM
I finally got a chance to play with the Ruger BlackHawk I bought on closeout at Tractor Supply a few months back.  I chronographed it about a month ago and got some really erratic numbers.  I pulled it out today and took a good look at the breech seal O’ring.  Flatter than Kansas.  I couldn’t even catch the edge of it with my fingernail.  So I pried it out and added a couple of wraps of Teflon tape to the mortice and put the old O’ring back on top.  Now the gun is SHOOTING flatter than Kansas!  ;D

And wonder of wonders it likes CPHP’s!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on March 26, 2022, 09:22:01 PM
Opened up the Air Avenger box and dropped a scope on. Not to impressed with this build quality. Got on target and lost zero after a few shots. The plastic pic rail is falling off. Fixed that and now have to do something about the bark. Man this thing is LOUD. I don't feel like I should have to drop as much on the sound mitigation as I did on the gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on March 26, 2022, 11:54:19 PM
Quote from: Sfttailrdr46 on March 21, 2022, 02:10:04 PM
I love this state there are tons of open BLM lands that can be hunted airgun friendly and PB friendly.  I walked into Sportsmans Warehouse and walked out 45 minutes later with a Springfield Armory 9mm Hellcat. All it took was a driver's license. AOA is less than 2 miles from my RV park.
I'm green with envy while suffering in Cali Good to see you back and enjoying your freedom.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 27, 2022, 07:32:23 AM
Mounted a new UTG "Classic" 3-12X44 30mm SF scope and side wheel on my AA TX-200.
Got it zeroed in at 10M indoors last night in short order.
VERY HAPPY with it so far!
Hope today, the overnight snow melts fast and the wind stays low so I can stretch it's legs a bit. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 27, 2022, 07:57:33 AM
Casted about 2 tins full of 33g .25 cal. pellets yesterday, today I will probably shoot every one of them or close to it with the Marauder and Origin.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 27, 2022, 05:31:03 PM
 Well, ended up with the newer barrel again on the old 760. :o  Today I shot and couldn't hit the same spot twice.
  So back to the new barrel, giant scope, and Rocker LDC to keep it quiet.    ::)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 27, 2022, 10:04:21 PM
My just arrived Hawke 3-9x40AO can't be mounted onto the FWB 601 with any of the rings and bases I have on hand.   The 601 is not designed to be scoped.   Optics require a funky arrangement of base and tall rings.   Both rings have to be mounted to the scope right next to each other instead of one ring in front and one ring behind the adjustment turrets.    There's not enough room for two rings behind the turret with the Hawke 3-9 so I'll have to do some futzing around.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 27, 2022, 10:35:55 PM
Ran some 8.4gr H&N Sniper Mediums through the BlackHawk.  Confirmed my initial impression that the gun is going to be accurate once it is broken in.  This is my third Xisico/Umarex/Ruger and it is the first one with a decent trigger.  Must be the luck of the draw.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 27, 2022, 10:40:44 PM
All day in the shop running the lathe, making hammers, TP's and shortening screws etc. Took some barrels out of various rifles and ran JB through them, I have a Chaser that is so-so with accuracy but sure shines with CPHP's now that I got it polished up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 28, 2022, 09:38:24 PM
Fixed the wobbly barrel assembly on my UX 357.  The barrel assembly is held on the frame by three roll pins. After a couple of other ideas failed to cure the problem I literally superglued the barrel assembly to the frame and re-installed the roll pins.  The gun is all metal and chrome plated so if I ever need to remove the barrel assembly agin I’ll just use a little Acetone.  It’s too dark to test if the bodge job fixed the accuracy issue and the memsahib frowns on indoor target practice so target testing will have to wait til tomorrow.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on March 31, 2022, 03:22:38 PM
Not today but I've been sick for three weeks, not Covid, sinus infection, felt like my eyes were popping out of my head.

Added the 3-12x44 UTG Mil Glass Reticle to the Armada, helps the old eyes out.
Shot some squirrels, got three this month so far, I got a start on them  as soon as I saw the first one, but the process is slower this year.   Hoping it is because I cleaned out a major number of squirrels last spring.
I don't shoot Birds, Lizards, or Snakes, they take out some of the little pests, only Squirrels and sometime Rabbit, once they start heading toward the back patio.

The Scope added the dimension to my shooting I had been missing last year, what took two or three shots is a one shot now.      My thanks to Motorhead for suggesting this scope, it is nice, very clear.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 31, 2022, 11:06:40 PM
I took the BlackHawk out of its stock today.  I wanted to put some molly on the trigger and replace the factory thread locker with some good ol’ Merican Loctite!  I started checking various screws for tightness and found the barrel pivot screw was loose.  So I slathered everything with thread locker, tightened it up, and stuck it back in the stock.  I broke the barrel and found the tension was perfect so I took the opportunity to run a dozen patches through it.  Loaded and shot a pellet to de-cock the gun.  Now it’s sitting in the corner with about a half tube of thread locker curing.  I’ll be re-testing some pellets tomorrow to see if tightening the barrel pivot screw helped improve accuracy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 01, 2022, 01:35:18 PM
 Refinishing 392PA stock.. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 01, 2022, 05:05:29 PM
Tested internal 3D printed Moderators for the Air Avenger. Fun day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 01, 2022, 09:18:29 PM
I made my left shoulder HATE me by polishing the Sentry barrel this afternoon. The replacement arrived today and I want to install it and sight it in tomorrow so I had to clean and polish it up tonight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on April 01, 2022, 10:24:42 PM
zeroed, almost my liberty shooting the NOE 25 grain cast slug. really need to dig out my shooting bench to really zero it. Was shooting resting on the porch railing sitting in a office/deck chair.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 01, 2022, 11:31:20 PM
The wind finally dropped this afternoon and I drug the Ruger BlackHawk out to test and see if my liberal application of thread locker and re-torquing of all screws had any effect on accuracy.
Rejoice beloved!  I invite Mafu to admire me! Once again I have triumphed over another product of Chi-Com perfidy!
I’ve got about five hundred shots through it now and it has settled down nicely.  It’s shooting 8gr Umarex hollow points at about 920 fps and making half inch groups at twenty yards.  But only when the wind is flat.  Any breeze scatters them like a shotgun pattern.  I haven’t found a heavier pellet that this gun likes so it looks like it will be a sub 25 yard pesting tool for now. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 02, 2022, 08:35:38 PM
Shot some 61.5 and 65gr NSA slugs through my challenger to see how it did. I plan on checking them out tomorrow when I get out to a longer range. Then messed with my 22brod a bit. Oh yeah and topped off my tank for tomorrows shooting adventure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 02, 2022, 10:32:20 PM
Shot airguns with my little shooting partner this afternoon. She’s growing and today she decided she didn’t need 2 fingers to pull the trigger anymore. She’s also until now tucked the stock under her arm and has done well. But today we pulled the stock into her shoulder and she’s getting it. Her POI changed a little, still good groups, so I’m getting her an M-CARBO stick on cheek rest for her M4-177.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 02, 2022, 10:52:17 PM
Played musical scopes for a couple of hours.  The XS60C is now wearing a 3-9X40 Leupold Rifleman and the BlackHawk is wearing a 3-9X40 Hawke Vantage.  The XS60C is roughly sighted in.  The  BlackHawk will have to wait.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 02, 2022, 10:59:52 PM
Worked on my airgun range this afternoon. Changing out some spinners and a little paint touch up here and there. Hung up two new tin cans from some tree limbs at 45 and 50 yards from the patio.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on April 03, 2022, 12:34:39 AM
Went Varmint Hunting, Ground Squirrels !  Big PITA !

Got a couple, but one, a bigger one, maybe a little smarter than the rest, has me going bananas trying to get a good shot.

They don't stay put long enough to get a sighting AND they are fast, at least for me and the new Scope.

I will be up tomorrow AM early, sitting watching for that little suc... animal.

I didn't say but my vantage point is second story window, gets the job done !

Later,
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 03, 2022, 09:23:14 AM
Quote from: Scrambler82 on April 03, 2022, 12:34:39 AM
Went Varmint Hunting, Ground Squirrels !  Big PITA !

Got a couple, but one, a bigger one, maybe a little smarter than the rest, has me going bananas trying to get a good shot.

They don't stay put long enough to get a sighting AND they are fast, at least for me and the new Scope.

I will be up tomorrow AM early, sitting watching for that little suc... animal.

I didn't say but my vantage point is second story window, gets the job done !

Later,

This is my issue with the red squirrels out here. They zoom to one spot by the time you get the scope on them they are off again. If I do my part and put the time in I thin the heard in the end.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 03, 2022, 10:04:21 AM
Silly Wet
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on April 03, 2022, 11:03:11 AM
Quote from: Outer_Rondacker on April 03, 2022, 09:23:14 AM
Quote from: Scrambler82 on April 03, 2022, 12:34:39 AM
Went Varmint Hunting, Ground Squirrels !  Big PITA !

Got a couple, but one, a bigger one, maybe a little smarter than the rest, has me going bananas trying to get a good shot.

They don't stay put long enough to get a sighting AND they are fast, at least for me and the new Scope.

I will be up tomorrow AM early, sitting watching for that little suc... animal.

I didn't say but my vantage point is second story window, gets the job done !

Later,

This is my issue with the red squirrels out here. They zoom to one spot by the time you get the scope on them they are off again. If I do my part and put the time in I thin the heard in the end.


Basically the same thing as I'm going through.
I take my time make the first one count or I'm sitting waiting for the little devils to re-appear.
But last spring was a big kill year for them, not a lot this year so far, I'm hoping I thinned the heard enough last year or they are learning to stay away from the red barn area.  LoL !   Not sure what their SEASON is !

They are smart little guys, if I miss, shoot too fast or whatever, they scoot off and hit the closest rock pile.   Then all of a sudden you see their head pops up from behind the rocks, checking things out, almost funny but usually their last look see.

A little wet this AM, Fog, Fog, Fog, and more Fog (Been that way in the AM for a while now) !   They might be a little late risers.
I saw one yesterday, looks good size, if I ate these things it looked the right size for a stew.
I am going up to the second floor and sit by the window for a few... HOURS !  LoL !  Maybe the big one will come out again and maybe I will get lucky !

Have a great day all !
GOD Bless !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 03, 2022, 12:23:53 PM
Quote from: Scrambler82 on April 03, 2022, 11:03:11 AM
Quote from: Outer_Rondacker on April 03, 2022, 09:23:14 AM
Quote from: Scrambler82 on April 03, 2022, 12:34:39 AM
Went Varmint Hunting, Ground Squirrels !  Big PITA !

Got a couple, but one, a bigger one, maybe a little smarter than the rest, has me going bananas trying to get a good shot.

They don't stay put long enough to get a sighting AND they are fast, at least for me and the new Scope.

I will be up tomorrow AM early, sitting watching for that little suc... animal.

I didn't say but my vantage point is second story window, gets the job done !

Later,

This is my issue with the red squirrels out here. They zoom to one spot by the time you get the scope on them they are off again. If I do my part and put the time in I thin the heard in the end.


Basically the same thing as I'm going through.
I take my time make the first one count or I'm sitting waiting for the little devils to re-appear.
But last spring was a big kill year for them, not a lot this year so far, I'm hoping I thinned the heard enough last year or they are learning to stay away from the red barn area.  LoL !   Not sure what their SEASON is !

They are smart little guys, if I miss, shoot too fast or whatever, they scoot off and hit the closest rock pile.   Then all of a sudden you see their head pops up from behind the rocks, checking things out, almost funny but usually their last look see.

A little wet this AM, Fog, Fog, Fog, and more Fog (Been that way in the AM for a while now) !   They might be a little late risers.
I saw one yesterday, looks good size, if I ate these things it looked the right size for a stew.
I am going up to the second floor and sit by the window for a few... HOURS !  LoL !  Maybe the big one will come out again and maybe I will get lucky !

Have a great day all !
GOD Bless !

Last year was a chipmunk year for me. The little buggers get in the backhoe and vehicles making nests and chewing wires. So I thinned the herd to say last year and have not seen a one yet this spring. I have taken over 60 red squirrels in the last month. It is looking like one moves in when the other is low on population. I have been allowing the grey squirrels move in since they do not tend to bother homestead life. I can also harvest if a food source is needed in the future. Good luck with your adventure I know mine is ongoing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 03, 2022, 12:37:12 PM
Like you, I have been allowing the grey squirrels to move back in since they do not tend to bother anything around our homestead either. And like you said, I can harvest them as a food source if it is needed in the future. The main reason is my wife enjoys watching them but I still enjoy tormenting them.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 03, 2022, 04:17:19 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on April 03, 2022, 10:04:21 AM
Silly Wet

Shot 87.5% with the 12fpe TX200.

When i rebuilt the TX I purchased a rebuild kit from PA.
This was the factory AA rebuild kit.
It came with spring guide, cocking shoe, spring, gaskets, o-rings, “Top Hat” and grease.
I already had a DELRIN spring follower fashioned by the Motörhead.
Of course PA advertised this rifle at 930fps. Mine since new was shooting at 900fps with 8.64 grain pellet.
When I decided to rebuild it it has slowed to 820ish.

So I took it apart but a funny thing was perfectly clear….No Top Hat came out of the piston.
I cleaned everything, greased where it was supposed to be and started to put it together with the provided Top Hat.
No go.
It wouldn’t go together.
So I put it together without the included Top Hat.
830fps.
Hmm..Strange number.
Took it apart again and this time I struck the piston on a wooden block and voila, a Top Hat came out….It was installed backwards.
The portion that was supposed to be inside the spring was facing a away.
This, I am sure puts more pre-load on the spring and probably accounted or the PA published speed (s).
I re-installed the Top Hat correctly and the rifle shoots exactly 805fps with 8.64 grain pellets…12.4fpe.
This rifle is an absolute dream to shoot with no harshness and zero recoil in any direction.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 03, 2022, 07:38:27 PM
Generated some numbers with the BlackHawk and my chronograph.  Not promising. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on April 03, 2022, 08:06:41 PM
For three weekends now I have been working on a recalcitrant AR 2078(Techforce 79th) .22. It just went crazy town on me and thus far rebuilding,tweaking has not brought it back. This afternoon I got out my Walther LGV Master for some slow Teutonic goodness. PCPs and C02 rifle are fun but sometimes I need to go retro back to my airgun roots with nice Springers and multi pumps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2022, 04:45:41 PM
 Bummer!
 Newest 1077 had a torn seal,( as in a thread like piece hanging out) and I have spares . Replaced that seal and now the cart loses all the gas very quickly. I have the ring tightened as much as I can. Leaving the empty cart in tight for now hoping it will take the shape....

 :o
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 04, 2022, 07:58:10 PM
Yesterday, I sanded all my reactive targets and gave them a fresh coat of paint.
Today I placed new "Avery" Penny sized stickers on BOTH sides of each one.
"All the better to see you with My Dear"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 04, 2022, 09:40:45 PM
Put a new breach seal in the BlackHawk and swapped the bundle scope back on it.  Then I repeated yesterday’s chronograph exercise.  Ten examples of three different pellets.  Today’s numbers were just as dismal as yesterday’s.
So I shot some expired cans of cream of chicken soup with the .25 cal Hatsan mod 125.  That always puts me in a better mood! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2022, 10:17:33 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on April 04, 2022, 04:45:41 PM
Bummer!
 Newest 1077 had a torn seal,( as in a thread like piece hanging out) and I have spares . Replaced that seal and now the cart loses all the gas very quickly. I have the ring tightened as much as I can. Leaving the empty cart in tight for now hoping it will take the shape....

 :o


Success !   Found a tiny bushing under the table that I didn't know I was missing!  That made all the difference!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 04, 2022, 10:40:27 PM
I modified this 180 stock I had laying around to fit my 2400kt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/nrpBGyN1/20220404-181440.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYQJHb9q)

Basically all I had to do was some filing to fit the 2260 trigger unit, I got it to a tight press fit and I think it'll hold just fine but I am probably going to notch the stock and secure it to the barrel band.
I'm not sure I'm going to leave it this way because I like how I had it , but I'll mess with it a bit and see.


The stock would need a bunch of work for this to actually look presentable.




Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on April 04, 2022, 10:55:55 PM
Put new seals in Cr150 number 7 and tested it. I had a bit of fsssssaaa so I grabbed my flambe torch from the kitchen, heated the pistol a bit. It is fine now.
On to number 8.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on April 04, 2022, 11:53:13 PM
Put the original 177 barrel on the R1 and put it up for sale.  :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on April 07, 2022, 12:36:03 AM
Removed the lead out of my indoor backstop and replaced the cardboard stuffing.   Probably around 6-8000 pellets.   The cardboard was pretty ratholed but nothing punched through to the baking sheet at the extreme rear of the stuffing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 07, 2022, 08:20:51 AM
A friend came over with is new Avenger and scope. I mounted it for him and got it on target. He brought goodies I could not get shipped to homestead.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 07, 2022, 10:32:00 AM
Well, the cat6 cable and "y" connector came in to run internet from the house to the mancave. But just when I plan a project work gets in the way. They have Saturday scheduled to make up for Good Friday.
Yeah, it's airgun related...  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JEFFPPC on April 09, 2022, 10:06:21 PM
For the first day since Jan 3rd  I did not shoot my TX200 today. Instead,  I went to a centerfire 200yd benchrest shoot that featured all of the following...snow, sleet, sunshine, mirage., and rain. All intermixed all day long. Tied for First so it was a good day. Back to 25 yds indoors with pellets tomorrow. Downside of today is cleaning the gun snd reloading. Tomorrow just pop the top of the pellet tin, I love it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on April 09, 2022, 10:18:57 PM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on April 03, 2022, 08:06:41 PM
For three weekends now I have been working on a recalcitrant AR 2078(Techforce 79th) .22. It just went crazy town on me and thus far rebuilding,tweaking has not brought it back. This afternoon I got out my Walther LGV Master for some slow Teutonic goodness. PCPs and C02 rifle are fun but sometimes I need to go retro back to my airgun roots with nice Springers and multi pumps.

The trouble started when I added a LDC I used a muzzle adapter , now I think I over tightened the two set screws (and I am a Machinist/Millwright 😳 ) causing a disturbance in the Force. Since I had nothing to lose I cut the barrel behind the milling for the barrel weight and front sight about four inches  then carefully added the muzzle adapter and now it is shooting great 😊
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 10, 2022, 10:26:10 AM
I started making tentative plans to possibly buy an old building in the Adirondacks (in NY State), gut it during this Spring, and turn the space into 2/3 living quarters (back) and 1/3 airgun shop (front), which will initially be stocked with most of the "too many" airguns I have collected over the years.

If I am successful in purchasing and restoring the building, I guestimate that between the air pistols and air rifles already doing nothing in my closets, I will have about 90 airguns and maybe 120 tins of different brands/types of pellets on the shelves when I open, hopefully by mid-Summer.

Initially, I won't be selling any PCP airguns, primarily because I have no actual experience with them, whereas I have 35-ish years of experience using, testing, breaking (not intentionally), repairing, and tuning pneumatic and spring/gas piston airguns.

Part of the reason for the move to this specific location is to be closer to my mother whose vision is deteriorating rapidly and who sometimes needs healthcare-related help. If it turns out that I can buy the property that I am looking at, I will be almost literally right across the street from her instead of a 1.5 hours drive at 75 mph away.

I plan to name the shop "Adirondack Airguns" and have already secured the www.adkairguns.com (http://www.adkairguns.com) domain name. If this idea does come to fruition, I can build my own website quickly and easily.

There is a firing range less than three miles down the road that doesn't get much traffic. I'm thinking that it might be possible that my business could help the rod and game club that owns it to attract new members.   

I am hoping that folks on the GTA might offer me constructive advice of any kind before I proceed with this endeavor. Please and thank you.

I'm also asking that at least a few of the many talented, skilled, and knowledgeable airgunsmiths, tuners, and modders here on the GTA might be willing to take on possible future airgun repair/tuning work that is over my head.

Here are photos of the building that I'm looking at. (https://photos.app.goo.gl/YJtWn2MUyFfA9keV8) Obviously, it's going to need a lot of professional repair and restoration, but I think it has potential.

Thanks in advance for your kind feedback.

-Whirly
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 10, 2022, 10:30:52 AM
 Watching airgun videos on YT.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 10, 2022, 10:32:52 AM
 Reminiscent of Avatar's speak easy  8)

 Oh and I dumped my rubber mulch into a new cat litter bucket on my 50 yard range, as I discovered that the only thing holding mulch in was the large self adessive sight in target.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 10, 2022, 10:33:33 AM
BEST of luck to you Whirly!!!

There is a market for used restaurant equipment, might re-coop some funds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 10, 2022, 10:35:14 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 10, 2022, 10:33:33 AM
BEST of luck to you Whirly!!!

Thanks!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 10, 2022, 12:31:51 PM
Whirly,  you might consider archery, slingshot, atlatl, or blowgun supplies as well to broaden your customer appeal. No special license required like for firearms.  Good luck!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 10, 2022, 12:46:03 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 10, 2022, 12:31:51 PM
Whirly,  you might consider archery, slingshot, atlatl, or blowgun supplies as well to broaden your customer appeal. No special license required like for firearms.  Good luck!

That's an awesome idea! Thanks!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 10, 2022, 01:53:11 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on April 07, 2022, 12:36:03 AM
Removed the lead out of my indoor backstop and replaced the cardboard stuffing.   Probably around 6-8000 pellets.   The cardboard was pretty ratholed but nothing punched through to the baking sheet at the extreme rear of the stuffing.

COOL!!  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 10, 2022, 02:50:24 PM
Spent the entire day  shopping for compressor oil. Is it sad that shipping is almost as much as the dang gallon of oil.

Whirligig I just saw you and I have a similar idea in mind. But I already have the place in the Adirondacks. See I would lean more to the PCP side of things.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 10, 2022, 02:56:54 PM
 Took my Crosman 1077 magazine apart and gave the sliding parts inside a light coat of lithium grease (white grease), to help out the trigger.
 All plastic, everything dry inside. 
So far, so good. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on April 10, 2022, 04:27:44 PM
Ordered some Warne rings for the FWB 601.   The odd flip up loading gate on the FWB makes installing a scope a bit funky.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 10, 2022, 06:12:37 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 10, 2022, 10:32:52 AM
Reminiscent of Avatar's speak easy  8)

 Oh and I dumped my rubber mulch into a new cat litter bucket on my 50 yard range, as I discovered that the only thing holding mulch in was the large self adessive sight in target.  :o
Glad I could provide food for thought....
Spent the day shooting the AV Avenger .25. This gun deserves wood but $119 on a preorder for something other than walnut.... it ain't gonna happen.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 10, 2022, 08:16:04 PM
 I would've liked a wood stock on my 1077, but it was out of price range... LOL
 Ah, wood gets dinged up too easily!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on April 10, 2022, 08:21:06 PM
Took some shots at my spinner Target with my r7
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 10, 2022, 08:22:07 PM
Quote from: Outer_Rondacker on April 10, 2022, 02:50:24 PM
Spent the entire day  shopping for compressor oil. Is it sad that shipping is almost as much as the dang gallon of oil.

Whirligig I just saw you and I have a similar idea in mind. But I already have the place in the Adirondacks. See I would lean more to the PCP side of things.

I appreciate you reaching out. It's good to know that our stores would compliment, rather than compete with, each other's!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: subscriber on April 10, 2022, 10:18:10 PM
Quote from: Outer_Rondacker on April 10, 2022, 02:50:24 PM
Spent the entire day  shopping for compressor oil. Is it sad that shipping is almost as much as the dang gallon of oil.

Did you look on amazon?  If you are a prime member the total cost may look better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 11, 2022, 07:53:55 AM
Quote from: subscriber on April 10, 2022, 10:18:10 PM
Quote from: Outer_Rondacker on April 10, 2022, 02:50:24 PM
Spent the entire day  shopping for compressor oil. Is it sad that shipping is almost as much as the dang gallon of oil.

Did you look on amazon?  If you are a prime member the total cost may look better.

Ya Peter, Amazon has free shipping only problem is they want 129.95 for the same gallon that is 69.96 but with 38.97 shipping. I dont mind paying some shipping but this is just nuts. I asked a person I recently helped to find out what and were his fire department gets theirs from. If all else fails I will pay the shipping. Thanks for the advice.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 11, 2022, 05:11:18 PM
Put the new lefty breech on my 2400kt, the long steel breech off the 2400 onto my little 10" barrel 2240 carbine, and will put the short steel breech off my 2240 carbine onto the new 2240 pistol when it arrives later today.

(https://i.postimg.cc/VNG012hZ/20220411-120124.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NyXjkCBR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/50DHQLbw/20220411-122344.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXqcfwwJ)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 11, 2022, 05:27:18 PM
 After shooting the 392PA, I went back into the valve.
I had done the two spring mod earlier, and I found I had to take another coil off the one behind the check valve.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on April 11, 2022, 06:21:10 PM
Working on fine tuning the Hp max I got a few weeks back.  I know it’s been said before but it really takes a while sometimes to get a new budget airgun (no experience with high end) just the way you want it. For me at least that’s part of the fun, as long as it all works out in the end. In this case hammer bounce was the problem and I’ve spent the last three weeks or so trying to figure out how to deal with that, given the confines of the receiver of the gun.  By clipping the main spring and then coiling another shorter, lighter spring through it, I am seeing more efficiency and higher power at lower fill pressures.   The shot string attached is for an 82 grain slug, the whole curve is 10 fpe higher than I got with the old spring . If I had to guess I would say that I am getting more dwell and less bounce so the result is more efficient yet higher powered.

I am also trying to quiet the gun down using 3d printed baffles in an aluminum can/shroud extension.  After  trying several different combinations of baffles and spacers that worked just ok, I tried putting a larger chamber at the end of the tube and two smaller baffles (of different sizes) in front.  It was so much quieter than any of the other designs I assumed the gun was misfiring or only filled to 2000 psi or so.   Worth a try if you have a noisy gun and like to tinker a bit.

Happy to share details with anyone who has an HP max.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 11, 2022, 06:35:40 PM
Hoosier Momma pulled the "trump card" (Euchre not political)... She always has the right bower. ::)
Easter is soon coming and since WE are the Grand-parents and having the ENTIRE Family over... I was told "You need to turn this back into a 'Family Room', not a shooting gallery".

Groan

So I am packing everything up and stashing it.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 11, 2022, 06:41:06 PM
 Time to build an addition! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 11, 2022, 07:30:56 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 11, 2022, 06:35:40 PM
Hoosier Momma pulled the "trump card" (Euchre not political)... She always has the right bower. ::)
Easter is soon coming and since WE are the Grand-parents and having the ENTIRE Family over... I was told "You need to turn this back into a 'Family Room', not a shooting gallery".

Groan

So I am packing everything up and stashing it.



 Need a shootin shed, any luck it will be outdoor shooting season soon enough :)
Me this is about as airgun related I am getting today...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 11, 2022, 08:29:58 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 11, 2022, 06:35:40 PM
Hoosier Momma pulled the "trump card" (Euchre not political)... She always has the right bower. ::)
Easter is soon coming and since WE are the Grand-parents and having the ENTIRE Family over... I was told "You need to turn this back into a 'Family Room', not a shooting gallery".

Groan

So I am packing everything up and stashing it.


What do y’all do if you caint’ shoot?  (Scratches head). Talk er sumpin?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 11, 2022, 08:32:39 PM
Well I de-burred the BlackHawk and installed a new piston seal.  No joy. :(

It’s still prints 3” groups at twenty yards with just about any pellet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 11, 2022, 09:32:41 PM
The 2240 arrived and out came the tools.
(https://i.postimg.cc/4NXtnZJ8/20220411-164759.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vDSDSJx9)
Nothing special, a steel breech and LPA mim rear sight.

Oh I also swapped the grips for these modern that came with my 1300kt.

The other 2240 which Is now the little 10" barrel carbine  I went through the trouble of overhauling a grip frame I had laying around and all this stuff, but these grips pretty much solve the things I disliked about the standard Crosman grip frame  ::)

If only I had remembered that I had these grips before going though all that trouble   >:(


I think I'm probably going to stick with the standard barrel length, the snub nose was cool but not as practical because the range of accuracy is greatly diminished ( maybe a professionally shortened barrel would change things )

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 11, 2022, 10:25:48 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 11, 2022, 06:35:40 PM
Hoosier Momma pulled the "trump card" (Euchre not political)... She always has the right bower. ::)
Easter is soon coming and since WE are the Grand-parents and having the ENTIRE Family over... I was told "You need to turn this back into a 'Family Room', not a shooting gallery".

Groan

So I am packing everything up and stashing it.

My sympathies, Scott.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on April 11, 2022, 11:43:34 PM
Picked out guns for next Saturday fun shoot:
AR2078B
B40
Gamo Silent Cat with GRT trigger
BSA Super Sport SE springer with GRT trigger
Crosman Storm in a Benjamin thumbhole stock and GRT trigger
BAM B3-1AK .22
BSF c60 with A.I.M scout scope on the barrel
EIG 1353 Japanese co2 rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Richard3589 on April 11, 2022, 11:48:43 PM
Checked a new springer scope mount to see if it holds close to zero on my hard recoiling Hatsan 95 Vortex. It's a knock off of the ol Zero recoil mount by Diana. Seems to work pretty good so far. Has a little rattle in the way its built but doesn't seem to hurt accuracy much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 12, 2022, 09:57:17 AM
Been way too long since I did any networking and I was struggling with getting things to see each other.
For some reason a light bulb came on in my head this morning. I went to the source where the pod connects to the in line and daisy chained the TPlink router. I hardwired the router to the laptop to configure it and BOOYA. Then I turned on the wireless connection and SUCESS !!! 
Now to hang the 200' outdoor cat6 to the bar/mancave.
Ummmm... yes, very much airgun related...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 12, 2022, 04:43:52 PM
I drilled and paint filled a little hole in the front sight of my new 2240.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzmWGmdB/20220412-110215.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZvRxZdFH)

And I decided to try an idea i had for a low profile more holster friendly bolt handle.
(https://i.postimg.cc/prvkL9sq/20220412-123517.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9Rxyxf57)

It was really easy to make and I like how it came out, just an appropriate socket head screw glued into a cut down .223 casing.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvg06yfF/20220412-124506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9cDCTtn)

It looks a bit out of place on an all black pistol, but I'm planning on some wood grips anyways.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 12, 2022, 06:17:39 PM
Looks good. Bantam5s
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 12, 2022, 06:36:24 PM
Quote from: Outer_Rondacker on April 12, 2022, 06:17:39 PM
Looks good. Bantam5s
Thank's.

It only took a couple minutes to make too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 12, 2022, 08:47:53 PM
I chronographed three different pellets in the BlackHawk.  Put the new cheapie Winchester scope on Stumpy to make sure it was good.  It’s good! 8)
Chronographed my Crosman 2100 with CPHP’s and got a nice surprise! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Richard3589 on April 12, 2022, 09:12:23 PM
Quote from: Mr.P on April 11, 2022, 06:21:10 PM
Working on fine tuning the Hp max I got a few weeks back.  I know it’s been said before but it really takes a while sometimes to get a new budget airgun (no experience with high end) just the way you want it. For me at least that’s part of the fun, as long as it all works out in the end. In this case hammer bounce was the problem and I’ve spent the last three weeks or so trying to figure out how to deal with that, given the confines of the receiver of the gun.  By clipping the main spring and then coiling another shorter, lighter spring through it, I am seeing more efficiency and higher power at lower fill pressures.   The shot string attached is for an 82 grain slug, the whole curve is 10 fpe higher than I got with the old spring . If I had to guess I would say that I am getting more dwell and less bounce so the result is more efficient yet higher powered.

I am also trying to quiet the gun down using 3d printed baffles in an aluminum can/shroud extension.  After  trying several different combinations of baffles and spacers that worked just ok, I tried putting a larger chamber at the end of the tube and two smaller baffles (of different sizes) in front.  It was so much quieter than any of the other designs I assumed the gun was misfiring or only filled to 2000 psi or so.   Worth a try if you have a noisy gun and like to tinker a bit.

Happy to share details with anyone who has an HP max.

 Shouldn't you be seeing a power curve on that shot count and not just a drop in speed? Not a expert, just stating what i've read and seen.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 12, 2022, 11:29:01 PM
I found some parts I forgot I had and realized I had a whole other pistol I forgot about.
I just gotta find a front sight.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxM5LKtT/20220412-191301.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qhkgb1YF)

Believe it or not,  the grips forearm and barrel band are the only things that aren't original to this 1997 rear cocker.

Too bad I didn't realize which grip frame I was using when I modified it, but I don't know what happened to the grips or forearm for it anyways.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 13, 2022, 08:37:05 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 12, 2022, 04:43:52 PM
I drilled and paint filled a little hole in the front sight of my new 2240.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzmWGmdB/20220412-110215.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZvRxZdFH)

And I decided to try an idea i had for a low profile more holster friendly bolt handle.
(https://i.postimg.cc/prvkL9sq/20220412-123517.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9Rxyxf57)

It was really easy to make and I like how it came out, just an appropriate socket head screw glued into a cut down .223 casing.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvg06yfF/20220412-124506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9cDCTtn)

It looks a bit out of place on an all black pistol, but I'm planning on some wood grips anyways.

That came out NICE!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 13, 2022, 08:38:26 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 12, 2022, 11:29:01 PM
I found some parts I forgot I had and realized I had a whole other pistol I forgot about.
I just gotta find a front sight.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxM5LKtT/20220412-191301.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qhkgb1YF)

Believe it or not,  the grips forearm and barrel band are the only things that aren't original to this 1997 rear cocker.

Too bad I didn't realize which grip frame I was using when I modified it, but I don't know what happened to the grips or forearm for it anyways.


And this is looking Sharp!  from parts!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2022, 10:34:55 AM
3 day weekend coming up and I think I have the hunny do list quite under control.
It's about time for a me weekend. I got the extended internet issues all worked out so now it's time to hang the 200' of cat6 from the house to the bar. I have to climb 2 poles and make entry into 2 buildings to get it ran. Then I have to run some electric to the location inside the bar near the roll top desk where the PC and printer will live.
From there it will be cleaning and organizing everything that got stuffed into the bar that was supposed to be 'temporary'.
The plan is to make it a shooting and entertainment area that tie into each other. Right now the shooting and tinkering has the lion's share and needs to be better adjusted.
These things take time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 13, 2022, 03:05:04 PM
No such thing as a three day weekend for a farmer.

Sounds like its coming together just how you planned it Avator.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2022, 03:14:19 PM
We're working on it.
I also want to build a raised deck under this shed roof for a shooting bench out to the 100yd targets.
The target is to the rear of the barn at the fence line behind the blue boat in the second picture.
It's a measured 100 meters from the proposed shooting deck with red bricks buried in the grass marking 25, 50 and 75 meters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2022, 03:26:14 PM
I have a few tin roof panels to replace on top of that shed roof that blew up during the last couple of storms.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2022, 03:32:10 PM
This picture shows the distance from the shooting bench to target better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 13, 2022, 08:39:50 PM
Crazy time here in my little town.
We had one gun store and now in the last two weeks, THREE more opened up!  :o

Tonight after work, I stopped by each of the new ones and asked if the take used guns in trade... each said yes.
I told them if anyone want's to trade in an old air gun... let me know.
Came home and created a "Business Card" for them to keep on hand.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 13, 2022, 08:47:01 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 13, 2022, 08:39:50 PM
Crazy time here in my little town.
We had one gun store and now in the last two weeks, THREE more opened up!  :o

Tonight after work, I stopped by each of the new ones and asked if the take used guns in trade... each said yes.
I told them if anyone want's to trade in an old air gun... let me know.
Came home and created a "Business Card" for them to keep on hand.

The card works. I have had once since I have been old enough to buy anything. Honestly I have cards with my name and number with what I buy see and trade. I get calls from people I dont know who had a friend with a card. Cannot tell you how many powder burner collections I have bought because of this. Hope it brings you some new toys.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 13, 2022, 09:24:14 PM
Thanks, I printed 7 pages of them on 110# card stock.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 13, 2022, 10:43:37 PM
I decided I wanted to see how I liked the looks of a brass bolt in my 2240.
Easy enough,  just drill the bolt handle out of the original from the plastic breech, then open the hole a little and run a tap through it.

(https://i.postimg.cc/63wZJhSM/20220413-183249.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8Yb22JF)

The only disadvantage is that if I want a magnet to keep the bolt open I gotta pull out the super glue, instead of just sticking it on there.

The brass bolt / knob and some nice wood grips held on with brass screws will really give this gun the subtle touch of class it needs.
I have a thing for brass ( just added some vintage NOS brass buttons to my favorite wool vest ) but am not one to go crazy with it unless we're talking Buck knives or belt buckles , just a subtle touch here and there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on April 14, 2022, 10:26:01 PM
Swapping scopes around.  Mounted Hawke Airmax 3-9 on the FWB 601.   The short dovetail and funky upswinging loading gate means the two rings are right next to each other instead of separated by the turrets.   I had to shim the rear ring with a couple thicknesses of aluminum foil to get the elevation right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 14, 2022, 11:15:51 PM
I made a little rubber spacer for the 2240 so the barrel band wouldn't pull the barrel downwards like they always do.
(https://i.postimg.cc/DydvJH76/20220414-185927.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N5FqZN92)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k5DqH5KY/20220414-190011.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9kGB4f6)

With the band pushing the muzzle downward a little the LPA rear can still be sighted in, but at 20yds you shouldn't be running out of adjustment and still shooting a little high.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 15, 2022, 06:21:26 PM
I revisited the brass bolt and .223 bolt handle, I didn't really like the brass bolt/ knob with a steel screw and had to have all brass.
Luckily I saved the bolt handle I removed from the brass bolt, so cut and threaded it then ground the knob down and soldered on the .223 case head.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7h4yGy9M/20220415-140304.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9fzwwRH)
(https://i.postimg.cc/k4x0dpCV/20220415-141156.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XGYHfxp3)

The solder job didn't come out perfect but it's not really something you see, so I can live with it.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 06:30:51 AM
A brass trigger would look good on it David.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 16, 2022, 08:13:19 AM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 06:30:51 AM
A brass trigger would look good on it David.
Alchemy is out of stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 08:23:30 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 16, 2022, 08:13:19 AM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 06:30:51 AM
A brass trigger would look good on it David.
Alchemy is out of stock.
Lemme look today to see what I have in my parts bin. If I have one, you're welcome to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 16, 2022, 09:42:11 AM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 08:23:30 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 16, 2022, 08:13:19 AM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 06:30:51 AM
A brass trigger would look good on it David.
Alchemy is out of stock.
Lemme look today to see what I have in my parts bin. If I have one, you're welcome to it.


Or a Don Cothran.

The machining is unbelievable that's why I own 3  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 16, 2022, 10:03:29 AM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 08:23:30 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 16, 2022, 08:13:19 AM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 06:30:51 AM
A brass trigger would look good on it David.
Alchemy is out of stock.
Lemme look today to see what I have in my parts bin. If I have one, you're welcome to it.
That would really be great.

If all else fails ( not spending as much on 1 part as the gun cost ) I could get a steel trigger and brass it with a torch and wire brush, wouldn't be the same but passable.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 10:37:32 AM
Sorry man, I looked. All I have in brass is the Baker triggers not for this platform.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on April 16, 2022, 10:37:49 AM
Filled a 100 cubic inch air cylinder with my Omega Trail Charger and filled my Talon Ss. There’s always something to do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 16, 2022, 10:51:07 AM
Making a "Cull List" for Findlay.
Dig out a seldom used gun, shoot it, "Nope... Keeper", put it back in the case.
This seems to be the pattern.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 16, 2022, 11:42:35 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 16, 2022, 10:51:07 AM
Making a "Cull List" for Findlay.
Dig out a seldom used gun, shoot it, "Nope... Keeper", put it back in the case.
This seems to be the pattern.  ::)

The struggle is real.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 16, 2022, 11:59:21 AM
Filling both 65 sq ft air tanks, knocked them both down to 2600psi, was shooting both D3's this week and have been having a BLAST!

100% happy right out of the box, some fiddly stuff to tweak the triggers and I have a sub-one pound trigger on the .25 with no creep and a clean break and zero overtravel. The blades are uncomfortable but I can live with them if I am running 1# triggers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 16, 2022, 12:04:36 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on April 16, 2022, 11:59:21 AM
Filling both 65 sq ft air tanks, knocked them both down to 2600psi, was shooting both D3's this week and have been having a BLAST!

100% happy right out of the box, some fiddly stuff to tweak the triggers and I have a sub-one pound trigger on the .25 with no creep and a clean break and zero overtravel. The blades are uncomfortable but I can live with them if I am running 1# triggers.

I wound multiple Harbor Freight O-rings on me uncomfy trigger blades  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 16, 2022, 12:12:21 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on April 16, 2022, 11:42:35 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 16, 2022, 10:51:07 AM
Making a "Cull List" for Findlay.
Dig out a seldom used gun, shoot it, "Nope... Keeper", put it back in the case.
This seems to be the pattern.  ::)

The struggle is real.

-W

I know... Right!
I had 3 in mind but who would part with...

Mendoza RM600
Crosman 114 with sling swivels and an old leather sling.
Crosman 160 Air Force Trainer with the sling as well.
 ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 12:14:55 PM
That 160 is definitely a keeper....  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 12:18:45 PM
So, here I am coming to y'all live from the mancave.
We are live and on the air.... literally.  ;)
It's on and off pouring rain but we don't give a hang. We got the doors open with a nice cool cross breeze and airgun channels streaming on the big screen.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 16, 2022, 12:23:49 PM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 10:37:32 AM
Sorry man, I looked. All I have in brass is the Baker triggers not for this platform.
No problem.
There are option out there for me, and maybe somebody might have one if I post a WTB.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 16, 2022, 12:26:00 PM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 12:18:45 PM
So, here I am coming to y'all live from the mancave.
We are live and on the air.... literally.  ;)
It's on and off pouring rain but we don't give a hang. We got the doors open with a nice cool cross breeze and airgun channels streaming on the big screen.


And the 2 freeloaders?  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 12:53:51 PM
Boss tends to hang with me more often then Rambo. If Betty Lou is anywhere near the kitchen ole Fat Boy shadows her.... unless she starts the washing machine. Then he runs to the mancave and acts like he's my best buddy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 16, 2022, 12:58:23 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 16, 2022, 12:12:21 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on April 16, 2022, 11:42:35 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 16, 2022, 10:51:07 AM
Making a "Cull List" for Findlay.
Dig out a seldom used gun, shoot it, "Nope... Keeper", put it back in the case.
This seems to be the pattern.  ::)

The struggle is real.

-W

I know... Right!
I had 3 in mind but who would part with...

Mendoza RM600
Crosman 114 with sling swivels and an old leather sling.
Crosman 160 Air Force Trainer with the sling as well.
 ::)

None of those three should be sacrificed. I have an RM600 and it is a work of art.

And all vintage Crosmans, once adopted, must stay with their owner for life.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 01:11:22 PM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 12:18:45 PM
So, here I am coming to y'all live from the mancave.
We are live and on the air.... literally.  ;)
It's on and off pouring rain but we don't give a hang. We got the doors open with a nice cool cross breeze and airgun channels streaming on the big screen.
Yeah, Yeah... pic or it didn't happen...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 16, 2022, 02:15:17 PM
Avator a suggestion since you seam to have the tech stuff down pretty good. Set a camera out at the farthest target you have and run the feed into your mancave. This is great for seeing small holes at long distances without having to put a 24 power scope on every gun. Heck if you have the funds do it  at short distances. Nice to see just where your hitting. Makes for fun times with the guys around too. Everyone can see on the screen.

Looking good
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 16, 2022, 02:16:19 PM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 12:18:45 PM
So, here I am coming to y'all live from the mancave.
We are live and on the air.... literally.  ;)
It's on and off pouring rain but we don't give a hang. We got the doors open with a nice cool cross breeze and airgun channels streaming on the big screen.

WOW..Nice setup Bill !   Real NICE !   Seriously Real Nice !


My man cave is at backdoor to my garage, sitting on a three legged camp stool.
That's the place where I generally do my target shooting when I am not out in the woods hunting.
Fact of the matter is... I just came in from shoooting the .25 cal & .22 cal Hatsan 125's
I shot a 1 inch pine board, with a bullseye drawn on it,.... to splinters.

Come to think of it...I had a nice cool breeze too. About 32F with a slight 7mph NW wind.
It is a lot warmer today than it has been the last few days and sunny too !
It is supposed to be sunny here and in the 60's next Wednesday & Thursday.
Almost all of the snow has melted off. Well sorta almost all.


Best Wishes - Tom



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 03:02:13 PM
Thanks Mr. Tom...
My next project is to do a raised deck in the blue circle (for obvious reasons  :-\). It's right out the back door of the mancave and will get me great access to my 100 yd. range circled in red. I also have red brick buried flush marking 25, 50, and 75 yds.
This is planned for my summer shutdown project over July 4th. Rumor has it that we will have 3 weeks this year. Hyundai is building a brand new electric car manufacturing facility at their location in Montgomery which is supposed to suspend current production.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 03:05:44 PM
Quote from: Outer_Rondacker on April 16, 2022, 02:15:17 PM
Avator a suggestion since you seam to have the tech stuff down pretty good. Set a camera out at the farthest target you have and run the feed into your mancave. This is great for seeing small holes at long distances without having to put a 24 power scope on every gun. Heck if you have the funds do it  at short distances. Nice to see just where your hitting. Makes for fun times with the guys around too. Everyone can see on the screen.

Looking good
Funny you mention that..
I have a spare security camera setup that I was thinking about setting up at the target area. But I think I might hold off and get an IP camera. That way I can move it around and set it out farther.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 16, 2022, 03:27:35 PM
Great minds think alike.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 03:43:40 PM
Yeah, what stopped me on the security camera idea is that the ones I have are wired (BNC) and I only have 100' cables. So if I'm going to put more cash into it I'll just go wireless.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 16, 2022, 05:50:53 PM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 12:53:51 PM
Boss tends to hang with me more often then Rambo. If Betty Lou is anywhere near the kitchen ole Fat Boy shadows her.... unless she starts the washing machine. Then he runs to the mancave and acts like he's my best buddy.


What an opportunist  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 05:53:14 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 16, 2022, 05:50:53 PM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 12:53:51 PM
Boss tends to hang with me more often then Rambo. If Betty Lou is anywhere near the kitchen ole Fat Boy shadows her.... unless she starts the washing machine. Then he runs to the mancave and acts like he's my best buddy.


What an opportunist  ;D
'zactly
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 16, 2022, 06:32:58 PM
Bill, as Tom pointed out, that is one KOOL man cave. Nice is definitely an understatement.  Awesome comes to mind..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 07:03:12 PM
Thanks Dan..
Love to have you come experience it in person some time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 16, 2022, 07:31:02 PM
Might surprise you one day, but I'll wait until you've taken that giant step into retirement.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2022, 07:41:22 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 16, 2022, 07:31:02 PM
Might surprise you one day, but I'll wait until you've taken that giant step into retirement.  ;)
Make it so, Capn' Piccard.   ;)
Here in the BeFour Mancave/Bar our moto is... "we'll treat you so many ways that you'll have to enjoy one of them".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 16, 2022, 07:54:50 PM
Quote from: avator on April 16, 2022, 07:41:22 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 16, 2022, 07:31:02 PM
Might surprise you one day, but I'll wait until you've taken that giant step into retirement.  ;)
Make it so, Capn' Piccard.   ;)
Here in the BeFour Mancave/Bar our moto is... "we'll treat you so many ways that you'll have to enjoy one of them".
Hahaha
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 16, 2022, 09:22:30 PM
"we'll treat you so many ways that you'll have to enjoy one of them".


Now that is KOOL right there!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Motorhead on April 16, 2022, 09:36:58 PM
Today .... Re-Barreled my THOMAS to .20 caliber !!!   While not likely the first to do so ???  It surely will be much loved by this FT competitor  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KWK on April 16, 2022, 10:55:02 PM
Helped another youngster learn how much fun shooting is. One of our 3 son's friends. He loved shooting the R7 and did very well with the Crosman 150 right off the bat. He's shooting at cans. Addictive, he, he, he!
(http://)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on April 16, 2022, 11:25:47 PM
Just got home from our fun shoot at Ole Tom Cat's place. Good stuff, good folks, fun stuff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 17, 2022, 07:24:47 PM
Set up a 30 yard "arcade".... Then shot 'em ALOT!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on April 17, 2022, 07:38:31 PM
I've spent the day going between watching the last two episodes of Foundation season 1. It's based loosely on the Issic Asimov. I read the whole series back in the mid 90's. And casting with my new MP 6.35 mold. Man, casting 8 cavity molds is a pita compared to the 2 cavity molds I'm use to.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 17, 2022, 10:16:33 PM
Piddled around in the garden all day but I always keep an airgun handy when I’m out there.  Flash has discovered a rat living in/under our tool shed and has spent the last two days worrying about it.  He wants to tear the shed apart whenever the door is open trying to find the rat.  Two nights of setting traps baited with peanut butter have only succeeded in feeding the rat.  Tonight I’m going with Plan B!

I intend to release a grand puissance a feu!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 18, 2022, 07:19:22 AM
Spent the day working outside in the snow. Yes it was snowing all day and we needed to pull the chicken fence down and move the coop. Had the trusty disco in .22 incase I saw any tree rats. I did not. Calling for 4-6 inches of snow on April 20th as if the mudd is not bad enough this year.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kola on April 18, 2022, 09:30:33 AM
My best friend (and wife of 27 years) and I went shooting this morning.

Set up paper targets, a bunch of lemons which were going off, my bottle top target and an old computer monitor as targets.
Shot at 25m, then 50m and finally a few shots at 100m - off the bench and also standing, free hand later.

It was a bit windy but wind was mostly from behind.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52012972554_5637d2b9c4_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52012972849_30c80f1f3e_c.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 18, 2022, 12:01:11 PM
Last nights rat hunting expedition was not real successful.  I shot up my tool shed with the Crosman 357.  Pretty sure I missed the rat.    :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 18, 2022, 12:24:30 PM
Looks like the covered shooting deck is going to cost me around $200 out of pocket.
I'm pretty sure I have the rest of it on hand in repurposed materials.
I've checked the local hardware/lumber store and they have what I need in stock.
Being a pack rat pays off as I also have all the fasteners and such in the tool shed.
I have really missed our covered shoot range since we moved to Killer's place. I can shoot 35yds. out the side door of the mancave but it just ain't the same.
The new spot will give me out to 100 yds. The backstop is already in place. We never really had a reason to have the power turned on in the barn at the target end of the property. Once the shooting deck is complete I'll have the power turned on and run lights to the target area. I'll also have a portable lighting station to light up the 25, 50, and 75yd increments.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 18, 2022, 12:32:35 PM
Stripped down the .22 air avenger after a phone call to Air Venturi. They said it would not void the warranty but they would also not send me a new regulator. I would have to send it back for repair even though I have only had it for three weeks this coming Friday. I could just send it back to PA which is Air Ventuir but different side of  the building and get a refund. I kinda like the gun and do not feel like doing this so its a last ditch option. Oh you want to know if I fixed it well I am not sure. I need a few hours to tell.

I lightly snugged the reg back up and filled the gun to 4000 PSI. The reg was at nothing then 1400 now 1800 so since I just got done two mins ago I will let you know in a few hours how it turned out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 18, 2022, 02:06:34 PM
Moved my airgun stuff to a different room in our apt. gracious, I have way too much airgun stuff!!!! LOL.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 18, 2022, 06:59:26 PM
Received, reworked, finished, and installed the walnut grips I ordered from Alchemy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WbThhBVj/20220418-144739.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNVt7FNF)

Maybe it's because I'm not patient enough, and maybe it's because I'm using regular hardware store wood stain, but I've never been able to get a very dark finish on walnut.
Is minwax better than Varathane ? I switched to buying varathane a few years ago because the odor isn't as strong.

I don't mind too much though, I don't go crazy with a glossy finish or anything.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 18, 2022, 07:04:33 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 18, 2022, 06:59:26 PM
Received, reworked, finished, and installed the walnut grips I ordered from Alchemy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WbThhBVj/20220418-144739.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNVt7FNF)

Maybe it's because I'm not patient enough, and maybe it's because I'm using regular hardware store wood stain, but I've never been able to get a very dark finish on walnut.
Is minwax better than Varathane ? I switched to buying varathane a few years ago because the odor isn't as strong.

I don't mind too much though, I don't go crazy with a glossy finish or anything.

David, I think that tone looks great with the brass accents. I don’t think you need to go darker, in my opinion.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 18, 2022, 07:09:53 PM
Is that supposed to be black walnut? It seems very blond for walnut.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 18, 2022, 07:13:23 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 18, 2022, 07:09:53 PM
Is that supposed to be black walnut? It seems very blond for walnut.
Theyre just plain walnut and the stain is gunstock with a little black walnut mixed in.
I just have never been able to get a very rich color on walnut in general.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 18, 2022, 07:15:49 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on April 18, 2022, 07:04:33 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on April 18, 2022, 06:59:26 PM
Received, reworked, finished, and installed the walnut grips I ordered from Alchemy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WbThhBVj/20220418-144739.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNVt7FNF)

Maybe it's because I'm not patient enough, and maybe it's because I'm using regular hardware store wood stain, but I've never been able to get a very dark finish on walnut.
Is minwax better than Varathane ? I switched to buying varathane a few years ago because the odor isn't as strong.

I don't mind too much though, I don't go crazy with a glossy finish or anything.

David, I think that tone looks great with the brass accents. I don’t think you need to go darker, in my opinion.
Thanks.
I don't think they look bad, but I just wouldn't mind having gotten the expected color out of the stain.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 18, 2022, 07:16:02 PM
Sorry I meant the grips them selves.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 18, 2022, 08:25:40 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 18, 2022, 07:16:02 PM
Sorry I meant the grips them selves.
Yeah they were very blonde
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 18, 2022, 09:09:18 PM
For some reason I didn't have a rear breech plug for the steel breech plug on the 2240 so I figured I'd make one.
Looking around for something I found the perfect sized brass rod.
(https://i.postimg.cc/y8nW4gYg/20220418-170225.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/87JTLCvN)
The hole is plugged, and it adds a discrete subtle touch to the gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 20, 2022, 08:19:06 PM
They came today and got this section of fence replaced in pretty short order, so I was able to set my backstop area set back up.
(https://i.postimg.cc/0NDvXR6h/20220420-161013.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67WFTPfh)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: woogie_man on April 20, 2022, 08:36:49 PM
Got my Rapid MK2 back from Martin, so put a few shots through it just to see how things work.  All I can say is WOW!  I have plans on swapping over the steel tank to the spare carbon bottle that I removed from my RedWolf.  Will be able to add more air and shoot longer.  Have been getting different airguns out and shooting them getting ready for the summer vermin season.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 20, 2022, 08:48:14 PM
Set up for night pesting on my property, the vermin are running me over. Warmed up the Hercules with the NV scope this afternoon. I have a few raccoons evading the traps so it's time to go to Plan B.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on April 20, 2022, 09:06:39 PM
 I shot four magazines on my HP Max.  I finally have a nice efficient tune.  Sanded and polished the hammer and spring guide,  coated the hammer and bolt with a thin layer of krytox and now it is cocking very smoothly. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 20, 2022, 09:17:16 PM
I touched up the paint on my spinners today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Richard3589 on April 20, 2022, 11:12:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 20, 2022, 09:17:16 PM
I touched up the paint on my spinners today.
Nice! Are those pvc target holders?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on April 20, 2022, 11:29:44 PM
Dan, you need a shooting partner… way too many spinners for just one guy… looking good there, Brother!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 20, 2022, 11:56:16 PM
Quote from: Richard3589 on April 20, 2022, 11:12:24 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on April 20, 2022, 09:17:16 PM
I touched up the paint on my spinners today.
Nice! Are those pvc target holders?
Yes most of my paper target ones are PVC. Those in the picture are a combination metal and PVC.

When I was working at the Elementary school I had the opportunity to cut off the handles of the mop handles that the cafeteria used. The health department required them to dispose of the mops after 5 days of use. I ask the cafeteria manager to put them aside for me. I made those PVC target  stands specifically to fit a mop handle on which I would screw old political campaign signs to the mop handles to use as target backers.

The olive drab ones are the one I use on my firearms range, I used a larger diameter PVC pipe using a 1"x1-1/2"  wooden slats in which I would staple cardboard for backers for the shillottes targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 21, 2022, 07:15:37 PM
I couldn't wait for a brass trigger to become available for the 2240, so I decided I should just make one.

The brass I had on hand was thinner so I had to get creative, aside from just needing a nylon washer I bent it over.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3rgh2tcr/20220421-150245.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bYjkn4j)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qqdzjzrN/20220421-150307.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwZxjqLT)

Now I know I can make one fairly easy , so depending how I feel I may or may not consider this a prototype and make another out of an appropriate thickness brass.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 21, 2022, 08:45:33 PM
Idea #2, broke out the torch flux and solder.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CcfH3w3/20220421-164118.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8WvZmrc)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 24, 2022, 12:59:23 PM
Yesterday I gathered up some of the scrap metal my son has been giving me. He gave me some more "punch-outs" from his work.  Tomorrow I'm hoping to make ANOTHER spinner rack.

I have four spinner racks already and I really don't need another but I enjoy welding them much as I enjoy shooting them.  One this one I plan on adding some 1/2" and 3/4" spinners and I have a couple of ideas I want to try.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: woogie_man on April 24, 2022, 05:40:58 PM
Was able to get the valve off my theoben bottle, and swapped that over to the original carbon bottle that came off my RedWolf.  Lost 20cc of air but being able to fill to a higher pressure actually gains me usable air, as well as dropping down the weight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on April 24, 2022, 06:26:42 PM
I worked a couple miracles today!  I greatly improved the trigger on my Air Javelin Pro and ironed a wrinkle out of the stock of my AA S510XS Stock!  I’m feeling quite accomplished right about now!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 25, 2022, 12:37:49 PM
Progress on the 'shootin' deck.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on April 25, 2022, 03:00:47 PM
Whats all that green stuff in the background. Oh its warm where you are. I still have snow. Looking good. Except there is some guy who needs to put his shirt on in a chair.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 25, 2022, 03:55:17 PM
Quote from: Outer_Rondacker on April 25, 2022, 03:00:47 PM
Whats all that green stuff in the background. Oh its warm where you are. I still have snow. Looking good. Except there is some guy who needs to put his shirt on in a chair.  8)
I agree but, it was hot and that big fan felt soooo good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on April 26, 2022, 08:36:54 PM
I disassembled, cleaned, lubed and reassembled a Crosman AIR 17.
I haven't got a clue why.........
But, it still shoots....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 26, 2022, 09:18:49 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on April 26, 2022, 08:36:54 PM
I disassembled, cleaned, lubed and reassembled a Crosman AIR 17.
I haven't got a clue why.........
But, it still shoots....
Bought one for my dad a couple years back off a member here that leaked.
I cleaned and lubed it and as far as I know it's still holding air today.
It was the same thing with the 2nd one I bought him off Ebay.
The 3rd which I got dirt cheap turned out to mostly be a wall hanger at this point though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 26, 2022, 09:23:37 PM
Quote from: avator on April 25, 2022, 12:37:49 PM
Progress on the 'shootin' deck.

Yupper, I'm jealous of the heat too...  ;) It's 24F right now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 26, 2022, 09:32:38 PM
Chronographed some CPHP’s in my Mod 95.  Pondered replacing my backstop.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on April 26, 2022, 10:10:23 PM
Put a steel breech on my C362.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 27, 2022, 04:20:50 PM
Went home for lunch and after a fish sandwich and cole slaw, Betty Lou, the dogs and I did some recon on the new back stop setup at the 100yd. mark.
We got everything we need for setting up the new range. Pictures upon completion.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 28, 2022, 01:13:39 PM
  Watching for FEDEX..... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 28, 2022, 02:54:52 PM
Gave the 2400kt some paint.
(https://i.postimg.cc/KjLgZn5n/20220428-104752.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zHzf7H6B)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 28, 2022, 03:12:35 PM
Went home for lunch and instead of taking a nap in the recliner before going back to work, I slipped out to the mancave. Out on the shooting deck I put a few bore bees out of my misery with the badminton racket and took a couple off hand, standing shots at some hanging beer cans at 35yds. with the Beeman 1358. Nice, 2 hits out of 2.
Made it hard to come back to work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 28, 2022, 05:54:18 PM
I decided to turn that green into a rough and dirty camo job.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pyNCD2Cf/20220428-140542.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rRJ5T2vs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mDz6M6RG/20220428-141047.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S24rbdJZ)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 28, 2022, 06:35:34 PM
Looks good David. Are you planning to spray some satin sealer on it?

I can't remember what Shadow used on his camo paint jobs but it works pretty good. Maybe you can search his gate and find it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on April 28, 2022, 07:20:50 PM
Resealed a Crosman 106 today. Now I have a pair. This 1 is a little newer than my 1rst.

Same pellet & same number of pumps shoots within 10fps of the older 106.

Will have some fun finding out which one I shoot better. :- )
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 28, 2022, 08:04:42 PM
Quote from: avator on April 28, 2022, 06:35:34 PM
Looks good David. Are you planning to spray some satin sealer on it?

I can't remember what Shadow used on his camo paint jobs but it works pretty good. Maybe you can search his gate and find it.
Thanks.

I'm just going to let it wear.
I like the look of a worn down camo paint job on a gun, like when I camo painted my Crosman model 66 when I was 12 it looked better by the time the gun stopped working years later than it did when I painted it.


Btw I threw some camo on the sling and stock stash too.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wvCmNLRz/20220428-153904-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wykM8tk4)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Winston on April 28, 2022, 08:18:28 PM
Fired my Weihrach HW50s. Checked zero on paper target and it was good. Shot at some small reactive targets (empty 12 gauge hulls) at 22 yards offhand. Was hitting them fairly well, about 1/2 the time. After awhile started missing some that felt good when I fired the shot. Checked the stock screws. Sure enough, the front trigger guard screw was loose about 3/4 turn. Tightened all screws as needed. Checked zero. Now impacting about 4" high at 22 yards. Adjusted scope several times before regaining zero. Shot at 8 empty hulls and hit them all first shot. I decided to quit on a positive note so called it a day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 28, 2022, 11:10:04 PM
Maybe it's too much, but I threw some camo on the barrel weight / muzzle.
If I don't like it some citristrip will take it off like it was never there.
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZL55gdX/20220428-190212.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RXGQykm)

This is the first time I've camo painted a gun since I was a kid, and I figured I should probably have at least 1 camo gun.
And it might as well have a lot of camo, but not the entire gun because that's just not a good idea for an airgun in my opinion.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 30, 2022, 09:53:14 PM
 Windy and rainy, yard work was out of the question, hmm what have I been putting off way to long  ??? Cleaned the cat boxes, to give me a clear conscious, then went to work on reassembling my F-10 Shoebox compressor. I started working on it last winter, then a couple airgun projects got in the way with the release of the C362.
 I did get an after market connecting rog with bearings vs the bronze bushings that are OEM, all back together and topped off one scuba tank from 2500 psi to 3000, fill time seemed to be much faster again, and smoother running with the roller bearing conecting rod.  8) ;D https://www.ebay.com/itm/193244827649 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/193244827649)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NuEAAOSwhY1d6yHL/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 30, 2022, 09:57:24 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 30, 2022, 09:53:14 PM
Windy and rainy, yard work was out of the question, hmm what have I been putting off way to long  ??? Cleaned the cat boxes, to give me a clear conscious, then went to work on reassembling my F-10 Shoebox compressor. I started working on it last winter, then a couple airgun projects got in the way with the release of the C362.
 I did get an after market connecting rog with bearings vs the bronze bushings that are OEM, all back together and topped off one scuba tank from 2500 psi to 3000, fill time seemed to be much faster again, and smoother running with the roller bearing conecting rod.  8) ;D https://www.ebay.com/itm/193244827649 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/193244827649)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NuEAAOSwhY1d6yHL/s-l1600.jpg)

I need to find that file that is the one part that is stopping me from using my old shoebox.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 30, 2022, 11:53:18 PM
Leaving for Texas on Monday.  Got to visit the in-laws.  I’ll be hanging out at my FIL’s farm south of San Antonio.  So I’m pondering which airguns to take.  Pretty much unlimited range.  No problems with neighbors.  I’ll be the only one shooting unless one of my BIL’s joins me (Pop is 96 and in a nursing home).  Not sure I want to stoke a pumper in the Texas heat so I’ve got it down to two Hatsans and my XS60C.  If I take my .22 caliber Mod 125 and my mod 95 then all three guns can run on CPHP’s.  If I pack the .25 caliber mod 125 then I’ll have to carry at least two other types of pellets to suit its tastes.

Decisions, decisions. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 01, 2022, 08:09:38 AM
After finishing up some non airgun projects I got a chance to work on the 100yd backstop.
It used to be 5' old 2x6 boards. Now it is 12' of full cut 2x12.
I'll finish up the supports today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on May 01, 2022, 09:41:29 AM
Got the new 3-9X40 Pinty acope mounted on my Gamo Whisper Swarm. Also tightened up all the loose screws. Hopefully I'll be able to test it out today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 01, 2022, 09:58:11 AM
The 'shootin' deck is officially done.
All that's left is outfitting it for 'shootin'.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 01, 2022, 11:20:08 AM
Workin on the range....

25, 35, 45, 60 and 100yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on May 01, 2022, 09:35:27 PM
Tested out the new pinty 3-9X40 scooe on my Gamo Whisper Swarm .22 with mixed results.

Was able to keep grouping within 3 inches at 25m. Still, I was able to hit the small spinners on the bottom right,  which was pretty cool. The silhouettes were about an inch tall. I really think the innacuracy if the shooter then.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Howdy9 on May 01, 2022, 10:01:09 PM
Finally got around to my 397P. Cleaned paint out of muzzle. Took the bolt out and gave it a thorough cleaning from bolt to muzzle. Got a new scope mount from Mac1 so I installed the scope as well. Don't know how I'll like the scope so I also have a peepsite to put on just incase. Now I need to go plinkin. If I don't like the scope on the 397 I'll save it for whatever break barrel I get later.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on May 02, 2022, 11:08:53 AM
Took out the Armada yesterday morning, seems to have gotten heavier; funny how that happens.
I might look into an FX Unit, something lighter weight.

Found a decent size Squirrel on the back rock pile, did away with it, and wow... out came the crowd, 8 to 10 went down, a little too easy for Squirrels but I took advance of the situation.
Later in the afternoon found three more larger one in the same area; nothing this AM... so far.

I mentioned already in another post that Crosman's Domed pellets were looking good, a lot better than the batch before these.   Clean, well formed, and so far fly as good as they have in the past.

Thinking on installing the Huma Regulator, seems easy enough but the adjustment after the install are something I need to read up on.

Later, have a great week ahead !

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2022, 11:20:34 AM
Packed up the XS60C and my Hatsan Mod 95. Scrounged up several tins of pellets and a few tools.  The guns are loaded in my truck ready for our trip to Texas.  Still deliberating about taking another gun.  Maybe the .25 cal Mod 125.  I expect to be popping jack rabbits but I might get a chance at a coyote or an armadillo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 02, 2022, 02:42:57 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2022, 11:20:34 AM
Packed up the XS60C and my Hatsan Mod 95. Scrounged up several tins of pellets and a few tools.  The guns are loaded in my truck ready for our trip to Texas.  Still deliberating about taking another gun.  Maybe the .25 cal Mod 125.  I expect to be popping jack rabbits but I might get a chance at a coyote or an armadillo.

You're not bringing  one of your 1400's?    ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Deckard1973 on May 02, 2022, 02:59:34 PM
Replaced the stock Armada pistol grip with a Magpul K2-XL grip. 
More of a vertical angle, and larger by 25%. 
Puts my trigger finger right where it needs to be.  With the stock one, I had to twist my wrist to get my finger pad in the correct position. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2022, 06:37:30 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 02, 2022, 02:42:57 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2022, 11:20:34 AM
Packed up the XS60C and my Hatsan Mod 95. Scrounged up several tins of pellets and a few tools.  The guns are loaded in my truck ready for our trip to Texas.  Still deliberating about taking another gun.  Maybe the .25 cal Mod 125.  I expect to be popping jack rabbits but I might get a chance at a coyote or an armadillo.

You're not bringing  one of your 1400's?    ;)
I pondered long and hard on this one.  I finally decided that I didn’t want to be stoking a pumper in the Texas heat. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 02, 2022, 07:42:20 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2022, 06:37:30 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 02, 2022, 02:42:57 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2022, 11:20:34 AM
Packed up the XS60C and my Hatsan Mod 95. Scrounged up several tins of pellets and a few tools.  The guns are loaded in my truck ready for our trip to Texas.  Still deliberating about taking another gun.  Maybe the .25 cal Mod 125.  I expect to be popping jack rabbits but I might get a chance at a coyote or an armadillo.

You're not bringing  one of your 1400's?    ;)
I pondered long and hard on this one.  I finally decided that I didn’t want to be stoking a pumper in the Texas heat. :P

 ;D got it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 02, 2022, 07:45:52 PM
I mowed the 120y range.
This year it is a little wider.
I got plans... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 03, 2022, 05:52:39 PM
Testing my new photo resizing ap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 03, 2022, 06:53:12 PM
Looks like you might need to practice mowing in a straight line...  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 03, 2022, 07:35:01 PM
Quote from: avator on May 03, 2022, 06:53:12 PM
Looks like you might need to practice mowing in a straight line...  :o

Drink more it looks straight to me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 03, 2022, 08:56:55 PM
Quote from: Insanity on May 03, 2022, 07:35:01 PM
Quote from: avator on May 03, 2022, 06:53:12 PM
Looks like you might need to practice mowing in a straight line...  :o

Drink more it looks straight to me.

Hello pot... Meet kettle.
That was the first cut of the year... And a cross wind...
And maybe some potato juice.
 ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on May 03, 2022, 10:03:20 PM
Quote from: avator on May 03, 2022, 06:53:12 PM
Looks like you might need to practice mowing in a straight line...  :o
Straight as my shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: woogie_man on May 03, 2022, 11:22:54 PM
Was able to get one of the rabbits in the back yard.  So that will make the ladies in the neighborhood happy to have a flower eater gone.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on May 03, 2022, 11:40:28 PM
Printed up more NUAH targets; and a few for the 50 foot match.
Doing a little window shopping for rangefinders too...
Jesse
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on May 06, 2022, 10:59:03 AM
fogging up my front window because my face is crushed against it waiting on the fedex guy to drop off my impact compact  hahaha
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 06, 2022, 11:30:14 AM
Been there . . . .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 06, 2022, 11:59:59 AM
...Done that.
 ;)
Will be repeating it Monday
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 06, 2022, 12:09:48 PM
I've reformed to having things delivered here at work. All I do now is watch tracking and wait for the cute little girl from the admin side of the office to bring it to my desk.
The best part is... UPS loads residential deliveries one time a day. Commercial deliveries arrive 3 times per day. So if something hits the local distribution center after the morning run goes out it has 2 more chances to arrive that day.

Speaking of which, she should be bringing me a new scope any minute now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on May 06, 2022, 05:50:11 PM
Did a complete reseal on a Crosman 2200.
Sold some Daisy parts............
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 06, 2022, 08:57:38 PM
Realized I "lit the spark" on two (three) more air gunners.
Christmas week these two new grand sons were here and we shot indoors.
Now they have one of their own!
My Son in law is now asking all about PCP!
Shhhhh....Grand sons are each gonna get a P17 from grand-dad and I introduced the S.I.L to GTA.
ALL HECK IS BREAKING LOOSE!!!! :-* ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on May 06, 2022, 09:38:11 PM
Looked around the interwebs for a project gun to tinker with. Just something that needs a little work to make it right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: woogie_man on May 06, 2022, 10:44:35 PM
Was able to get out and get the Theoben zeroed after her tune up with Martin.  A great one hole zero at 50 yards, and things were good.  Go my buddy to shoot as well and he was having a blast.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 07, 2022, 02:41:42 PM
Went to a benefit yard sale today for our local Humane Society. 
 In the past I had come home with a Mono shooting stick.
 Only good for sitting down, but then my gun would wobble back and forth as far as windage. Into the Junk Drawer.
  Today I came home with a Camera/ Video recorder tripod.
 All kinds of adjustments I can make...cut the top off of that Mono stick, drilled a hole underneath and threaded it in place.
 Now a sturdy shooting rest. ;D ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/rFLrsik.jpg) (https://imgur.com/rFLrsik)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on May 07, 2022, 05:07:37 PM
I shot my HW50S a bit.  A target is posted in the German gate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 07, 2022, 05:52:33 PM
About a year ago, I bought a Daisy Pumpmaster 880, so a friend could dispatch some pesky pigeons in his tractor shed.  Okay, the real reason was that I wanted something to shoot around my house to punch paper.  Shooting from the 'bonus room' into the attic, I have a 30 foot target.  I was shooting  that target a while ago.  I obtained good accuracy with Daisy pellets.  But I was trying some Benjamin Discovery Hollow Points also.  I was surprised that the Discovery were not as accurate as the Daisy.  The Discovery pellets were consistent but not as tight as the Daisy = like a dime size with the Daisy and a quarter size with the Discovery.
The paper target?  Oh, I killed it.   :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on May 07, 2022, 06:39:29 PM
I turned a couple of aluminum 880 seal adapters........then went for a 30 mile bike ride......that did me in....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 07, 2022, 09:00:59 PM
Ron, I am impressed by your 30-mile bicycle ride.  It is still too early in the season for me to try that many miles.  Maybe next month?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 07, 2022, 09:15:54 PM
 Yard cleanup, part of it involved moving the woodchip pile I made in my 30 yard range, and spreading it on the nearby landscape bed. Did have an air rifle handy but no shots were fired.  >:(
 Perhaps tomorrow I can get some plinking in and not be so beat  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on May 07, 2022, 10:42:05 PM
I began sourcing parts for converting my Umarex Fusion 2 from CO2 to PCP. Got adapter and pump picked out. Now for the tank and hose.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: river drifter on May 07, 2022, 11:34:16 PM
Shot a few rounds out in the garage first thing this morning with my 11 year old son.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 08, 2022, 10:06:05 PM
I put in an offer on a vintage pistol I've been interested in, but that's about it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on May 08, 2022, 10:38:59 PM
shot my new impact compact for the first time today,

its very loud without a pickle,

donny tatsu should be here this week though :)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on May 09, 2022, 08:37:05 AM
After get the scope dialed in on the (old) new to me DAR .177 I was about to put it away and a red tree monster walked right out on the range. 55yrds What the heck I thought. Bad idea. Four direct hits he was still not dead. Not even down. I started to feel bad. One of them I am almost positive was to the head. I grabbed my Avenger and ended his pain. I am going to have to turn up this .177 a bit if I plan on using it on pests. Ill just leave it for now and play with it once I get more time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 09, 2022, 12:31:09 PM
Worked on the new 80yd range. Painted some 1'x3'x3mm high strength steel blanks and hung them from tree trunks. They produce a nice ring when hit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 09, 2022, 02:54:30 PM
Quote from: avator on May 09, 2022, 12:31:09 PM
Worked on the new 80yd range. Painted some 1'x3'x3mm high strength steel blanks and hung them from tree trunks. They produce a nice ring when hit.

Nice set-up you got going on there Bill!  You're getting it to where you could hold a Fun Shoot right there on your own property!  ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 09, 2022, 03:00:16 PM
Quote from: avator on May 09, 2022, 12:31:09 PM
Worked on the new 80yd range. Painted some 1'x3'x3mm high strength steel blanks and hung them from tree trunks. They produce a nice ring when hit.


Not as fun without Rambo or Boss  :(

How is Rambo anyway?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 09, 2022, 03:25:01 PM
Yes Paul.... would be nice to have a little get together soon. We'll see if we can plan something. My Summer shutdown is coming in a month or so. Maybe we can do something then. I think we can set 4 or 5 shooters on the deck and a few more in the yard next to it under a popup awning. Then we could put awnings along the front and shoot into the 35yd dirt birm they used to use for the turkey shoots. Probably 10 or so more shooters there.

Rick... Rambo is still chugging along. We had a great weekend together. All 4 of us rolled around in the yard like kids. That's something we couldn't do at the other place do to fire ants and such. We still have them here but not nearly as bad. We actually have grass here to play in. He even laid on the new shooting deck while Betty Lou and I shot guns Sunday. He usually goes in the mancave/bar and hides from them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BushWacker on May 10, 2022, 12:41:23 AM
Made a new leather sling for my bullpup today.  I wish I knew why my pictures double post, if you know please let me know...

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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 10, 2022, 01:50:34 PM
Quote from: avator on May 09, 2022, 03:25:01 PM
Yes Paul.... would be nice to have a little get together soon. We'll see if we can plan something. My Summer shutdown is coming in a month or so. Maybe we can do something then. I think we can set 4 or 5 shooters on the deck and a few more in the yard next to it under a popup awning. Then we could put awnings along the front and shoot into the 35yd dirt birm they used to use for the turkey shoots. Probably 10 or so more shooters there.

Rick... Rambo is still chugging along. We had a great weekend together. All 4 of us rolled around in the yard like kids. That's something we couldn't do at the other place do to fire ants and such. We still have them here but not nearly as bad. We actually have grass here to play in. He even laid on the new shooting deck while Betty Lou and I shot guns Sunday. He usually goes in the mancave/bar and hides from them.



Good to hear Rambo is still OK (https://i.imgur.com/X7byqwc.gif)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 03:15:10 PM
Afternoon y’all.  Just got home from the great state of Texas.  Beat.  Gonna lounge in the garden with the memsahib and break in my new pipe.  It’s a military bent briar with a nice burl to it.  Since pipe tobacco is getting hard to come by around here I stocked up at a good tobacconist in San Antonio.  Still got three days of vacation left! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 10, 2022, 03:27:54 PM
Enjoy Capt' Carter...
I'm looking forward to Summer shutdown here. June 25th - April 11th.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 10, 2022, 04:02:44 PM
Quote from: avator on May 10, 2022, 03:27:54 PM
Enjoy Capt' Carter...
I'm looking forward to Summer shutdown here. June 25th - April 11th.

Dang, you have a pretty long summer!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 10, 2022, 04:09:30 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 10, 2022, 04:02:44 PM
Quote from: avator on May 10, 2022, 03:27:54 PM
Enjoy Capt' Carter...
I'm looking forward to Summer shutdown here. June 25th - July 11th.

Dang, you have a pretty long summer!  :o  ;D
Yessir... then Winter shutdown will be Dec 23rd - Jan 3rd 2023. Plus I still have 2 weeks vacation left to use in between.


Ha HA HA   I just saw my typo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 10, 2022, 07:44:07 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 03:15:10 PM
Afternoon y’all.  Just got home from the great state of Texas.  Beat.  Gonna lounge in the garden with the memsahib and break in my new pipe.  It’s a military bent briar with a nice burl to it.  Since pipe tobacco is getting hard to come by around here I stocked up at a good tobacconist in San Antonio.  Still got three days of vacation left! ;D

When I do fire up a pipe captain black royal is my go to.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 08:14:37 PM
Quote from: Insanity on May 10, 2022, 07:44:07 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 03:15:10 PM
Afternoon y’all.  Just got home from the great state of Texas.  Beat.  Gonna lounge in the garden with the memsahib and break in my new pipe.  It’s a military bent briar with a nice burl to it.  Since pipe tobacco is getting hard to come by around here I stocked up at a good tobacconist in San Antonio.  Still got three days of vacation left! ;D

When I do fire up a pipe captain black royal is my go to.
Real tobacconist are getting rare.  There are plenty of places that sell cigarettes, CBD, and vape supplies, but darn few tobacconist left.  I used to smoke Captain Black and Borkum Riff but I can’t find them anymore.  I’ve been buying my tobacco online from a company in San Antonio called Club Humidor.  I stocked up while I was in town to save the shipping and the Florida tobacco tax.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 10, 2022, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 08:14:37 PM
Quote from: Insanity on May 10, 2022, 07:44:07 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 03:15:10 PM
Afternoon y’all.  Just got home from the great state of Texas.  Beat.  Gonna lounge in the garden with the memsahib and break in my new pipe.  It’s a military bent briar with a nice burl to it.  Since pipe tobacco is getting hard to come by around here I stocked up at a good tobacconist in San Antonio.  Still got three days of vacation left! ;D

When I do fire up a pipe captain black royal is my go to.
Real tobacconist are getting rare.  There are plenty of places that sell cigarettes, CBD, and vape supplies, but darn few tobacconist left.  I used to smoke Captain Black and Borkum Riff but I can’t find them anymore.  I’ve been buying my tobacco online from a company in San Antonio called Club Humidor.  I stocked up while I was in town to save the shipping and the Florida tobacco tax.

I am lucky to have a cigar shop near by that has bulk products. They do not carry CBR I have to go the the other end of town to get that and I'm not a smoker so I rarely go there. A pack spoils and drys out before I even smoke 4 or 5 pipes worth.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BushWacker on May 10, 2022, 10:24:24 PM
It's snowing here in Tahoe today so I'm not bold enough to go out and shoot!  I get a new PCP a couple of days ago and the scope mount didn't match up and I got my new mount today so I took off and remounted 3 different scopes, trading them from rifle to rifle.  Now I gotta go out and re-sight them all...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 11:47:11 PM
Quote from: Insanity on May 10, 2022, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 08:14:37 PM
Quote from: Insanity on May 10, 2022, 07:44:07 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 03:15:10 PM
Afternoon y’all.  Just got home from the great state of Texas.  Beat.  Gonna lounge in the garden with the memsahib and break in my new pipe.  It’s a military bent briar with a nice burl to it.  Since pipe tobacco is getting hard to come by around here I stocked up at a good tobacconist in San Antonio.  Still got three days of vacation left! ;D

When I do fire up a pipe captain black royal is my go to.
Real tobacconist are getting rare.  There are plenty of places that sell cigarettes, CBD, and vape supplies, but darn few tobacconist left.  I used to smoke Captain Black and Borkum Riff but I can’t find them anymore.  I’ve been buying my tobacco online from a company in San Antonio called Club Humidor.  I stocked up while I was in town to save the shipping and the Florida tobacco tax.

I am lucky to have a cigar shop near by that has bulk products. They do not carry CBR I have to go the the other end of town to get that and I'm not a smoker so I rarely go there. A pack spoils and drys out before I even smoke 4 or 5 pipes worth.
I like cigars too and I have a nice box humidor that I always keep a half dozen in.  The pipe tobacco goes in a big ziploc storage bag in the freezer.  Squeeze as much air as you can out of the bag before you seal it and it will stay fresh.

And how is all this “airgun related” asks the patient monitor?  This time of year the yellow flies are especially savage.  The only way I can stand to be outside shooting is if I’ve got a good smudge fire going! ;D
Title: Got my FWB 124 in today...
Post by: landmass on May 11, 2022, 04:58:34 AM
     I bought an old Beeman FWB 124 and it arrived yesterday.  I bought it from the 90 year old gentleman who said he bought it new in 1974 - all the paperwork is San Rafael.  However, the stamp on the metal is on two lines:
             Made in Germany for Beeman's
          Precision Airguns, San Anselmo. CAL
Has a minor finish problem, and the seal is destroyed.  But, I knew this and wanted the rifle anyway.  I've contacted a person who will rebuild/tune, and re-blue it.  I've heard so much about the 124, it's accuracy and power(first air rifle to hit 800 fps!?!?).  Can't wait to get that rifle back from the shop - I'm hopeful it's as great a gun as I've heard it is.
     I walked down to my woodpile and noticed several Cuban Anoles(Anole sagrei).  They're an invasive species that are heavier and more aggressive than our indigenous green tree lizards(Anole carolinensis).  I try to rid my property of any invasive species because they all seem to have a negative impact on the indigenous species.  So I grabbed my .22 cal Beeman R1 with self made Black Walnut stock and a tin of H&N FTT 5.55mm pellets and set up on the 4 ft. high wingwall right outside the side garage door.  Scope is a 1 inch Leapers 3-9x40.  I know...."cheap Chinese scope!!", and that's true.  But, I do better with these scopes on a couple of my "magnums" than I do with my Beeman scopes - maybe because of the thin glass etched reticle.  I found a knot on one of the logs and used it to check the sight in of the R1. The log pile is a measured 89 feet from the end of the barrel at the wing wall, OK - 30 yards.  A quick 3 shot group gave me a 1/2 inch group, at about 1/2" low.  I shot at a few at the "Cubies" and although some went flying off the log and spinning through the air, I could  only find proof that I got one "Cubie".  I then grabbed my .25 cal Beeman Kodiak(British) with aftermarket Walnut stock, Florida alligator skin sling, an old Beeman Blue Ribbon 2-7x32 scope. This Kodiak broke every scope I ever mounted on it except this Beeman scope.  I shot a 5 shot group on a knot and came out with a really bad 1 1/2 inch group an inch to the right with H&N FTT 20.06 gr.  I took a few shots at the "Cubies", and although bark was flying everywhere, I made no hits.  Next was my first and one of my favorites, a first year production Beeman HW77 Mark I with long barrel, .177 cal, self made Black Walnut Tyrolean stock. Shot 5 times at a knot and got a 1/2" group about 1" to the left of the knot.  Shot a few times at the Cubies, but no luck.  I'll have to sight these rifles in again from a rest at 25 yards.  I also have Cuban Barking Tree Frogs - those suckers eat ANYTHING that will fit in their mouths, but mostly our Green Tree Frogs which are much smaller than the Cuban frog. When I first built this house, I had green tree frogs EVERYWHERE.  Now, I rarely see one, so I've taken to the task of eliminating as many Cuban frogs as I can.  I believe I've come up with the perfect hunting solution requiring almost no equipment but my hand held night vision(not thermal), a flashlight, and a cheap Red Rider BB gun with sling.  The frog's eyes glow brightly with the night vision, I get close, switch to flashlight, get about 3-4 feet away and get them with the Red Rider.  Sometimes, I get up to 10-12 of them.  When my 12 yr old granddaughter spends the night she loves to go out and hunt the frogs. Of course, her grandfather lets her stay up late so we can do this.  She's rigged with her own night vision, flashlight, and her Keystone Chipmunk Special Edition .22 cal, with extra fancy Walnut stock and Nile Crocodile sling.  She caught on fast and easily gets several on her own.  I bought my grandson a Keystone Crickett, complete with with all the options - and a Nile Crocodile sling.  Unfortunately, he was just born when I bought it for him, so it may be a while until he can shoot it.  I've sworn to get back into my hobbies a lot more and do less work around the property.  Seems like I'm finally doing that - hopefully for a few days.

   
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JFNZ on May 11, 2022, 06:45:46 AM
Today I found a couple of hours after work to shoot some rifles to 25m out of my barn, adjusted zeroes and packed the co2 rifles away for winter.
Few issues to fix, my Huntsman needs a probe/breech seal and my HPA Air Magnum needs a suppressor before it goes rabbit hunting.
Ordered a few seals and o-rings, a cheap suppressor and a few tins of pellets from Krale.
Have a weekend off coming up so hopefully will be ready for some cautious winter rabbits.

My brother in law bought a 3d printer for his birthday, so have been eyeing up single shot tray and magazine designs for him to try. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 11, 2022, 11:47:23 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 11:47:11 PM
Quote from: Insanity on May 10, 2022, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 08:14:37 PM
Quote from: Insanity on May 10, 2022, 07:44:07 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2022, 03:15:10 PM
Afternoon y’all.  Just got home from the great state of Texas.  Beat.  Gonna lounge in the garden with the memsahib and break in my new pipe.  It’s a military bent briar with a nice burl to it.  Since pipe tobacco is getting hard to come by around here I stocked up at a good tobacconist in San Antonio.  Still got three days of vacation left! ;D

When I do fire up a pipe captain black royal is my go to.
Real tobacconist are getting rare.  There are plenty of places that sell cigarettes, CBD, and vape supplies, but darn few tobacconist left.  I used to smoke Captain Black and Borkum Riff but I can’t find them anymore.  I’ve been buying my tobacco online from a company in San Antonio called Club Humidor.  I stocked up while I was in town to save the shipping and the Florida tobacco tax.

I am lucky to have a cigar shop near by that has bulk products. They do not carry CBR I have to go the the other end of town to get that and I'm not a smoker so I rarely go there. A pack spoils and drys out before I even smoke 4 or 5 pipes worth.
I like cigars too and I have a nice box humidor that I always keep a half dozen in.  The pipe tobacco goes in a big ziploc storage bag in the freezer.  Squeeze as much air as you can out of the bag before you seal it and it will stay fresh.

And how is all this “airgun related” asks the patient monitor?  This time of year the yellow flies are especially savage.  The only way I can stand to be outside shooting is if I’ve got a good smudge fire going! ;D
  I have some 300 cigars in my collection. All types and wrappers. I only smoke 2-3 per day though. I never know what I'll be in the mood for?
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BushWacker on May 11, 2022, 11:42:40 PM
My scope mount was too low and I received a high rise mount today, mounted it on my Kral Empire X and took it out to sight it in.  It was pretty close from the start, about 1.5" high and a little to the right but dialed in with less than a 1/2 dozen shots.  This gun is still pretty new to me but it's getting better each time I take it out, 1/2" groups at 40 yards and rarely a flyer!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on May 12, 2022, 11:18:55 AM
used the mirror trick and aligned my crosshairs to the bore on my .25 impact yesterday.

then leveled the crosshairs and set the scope level,
screwed on the donny tatsu,
and installed the bipod extension.

took it to the farm for a quick sight in off a semi wobbly table lol

zeroed at 50yds with kings (air arms field 25.4gn)

then tried the fx slugs,
they hit exactly 1 mil high with perfect windage,
and they are looking very VERY promising.

gotta get to a proper range with good tables and bags to work out my drops for slugs.

first 3 shots with it were pigeons at 72yds,then took 5 starlings and 2 hosps between 25 - 80yds,
no misses :)

hoping to get to a range today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 12, 2022, 11:35:44 AM
Betty Lou and I had every intention to shoot the '68 Shreridans last evening. However, 10 shots in and the Williams Peep I had super glued on mine finally fell of after 3 years. Mine is not factory drilled and tapped and I didn't want to go that route but now it looks like I have to.
So, we ended up getting out the pair of .177 C362s, her's with 21" barrel and  mine with 18". Both wear the Buck Rail AO adjustable compact scopes. We had a ball shooting cans off of 3" deck screws at 25yds. with H&N Hunter 10.5 pellets. It took several shots to rip those cans off of those screws unless you hit a perfect rim shot on the first hit. Domes or Wadcutters may have made the task easier because the Hunters tend to pass through like butter. But never the less, we giggled like school kids. We shot until well past 9pm. This weekend I will set up the halogen lights and we can party 'til we puke...  8) :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 12, 2022, 02:10:10 PM
I shot the new (to me) FWB601:

7.00      593/5.5fpe
7.33      585/5.6fpe
8.20      554/5.6fpe

It shoots great but the trigger may be a bit light for these feeble digits.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: landmass on May 12, 2022, 05:58:44 PM
Darn good shooting from all of you guys.  I'll post some of my targets.  I am embarrassed.  My friend came over a few days ago with his 3 airguns.  We were going to sight them all in.  We started with a new Beeman R7 with a Leopold 3 - 9 scope.  The target was 25 yards away and we used a nice lead sled.  The shots were all over the place with an H&N FTT.  I thought it was him, so I shot a 5 shot group.....and they were all over the place, too, see picture.  I started to suspect the scope and noticed that it didn't have a scope stop.  I found 3 of them in my parts inventory - 2  original Beeman stops and another that didn't have the set screw that goes into the hole on top of the R7.  I tried to put one of the Beeman stops on it and it would NOT go on the rail - the rail was too big.  I didn't want to force it because it was already leaving marks on the R7's rail.  I had some other stops, the ones Beeman sold as Beeman Professional Scope Stops, but I couldn't find them.  Strange, because I was handling them just a couple of months ago.  We stopped working on it for lack of a stop.  He's new to airguns and owns a couple of Gamo's, one of them a .22 cal 10 shot magazine that delivers over 17 ft.lbs.  This is the gun he used Iguana hunting in Palm Beach, FL, and it did a pretty good job dropping the big lizards - better than my HW-50 in .177 cal. at about 12 ft.lbs.  He loves the R7, but is disappointed with the accuracy problem.  I assured him it wasn't the R7's fault and that the scope had to be remounted with a stop and proper torque to all the screws involved.  When I removed the scope I noticed the screws weren't torqued properly and one or two of the screws were lose  I'll have to order a stop for it.  Does anybody have any recommendations?

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on May 12, 2022, 10:55:10 PM
Printed up a half dozen more 30 yard match targets-hoping to shoot tomorrow as it's supposed to get wet for a while...
Jesse
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 12, 2022, 11:51:05 PM
I played with my newly acquired Crosman “Slim line” 1400.  I replaced the back sight with the lower, windage adjustable style from a 2nd model 1400.  Accuracy at 20 yards was quite good given my poor eyesight.  I ran a variety of pellets through it and it does not like 5.54mm H&N FTTs or the 5.5mm Norma GTFTs.  5.5mm H&N Baracuda Hunters shot very well at 20 yards though so these will probably be my pesting pellet for this gun.  It will make a good dog walking gun.  Light and handy, quick short range target acquisition, and plenty of power equals a useful snake charmer and bunny buster.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 12, 2022, 11:56:59 PM
David, Sportsmatch makes a scope stop that should fit: https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/scope-mounts/sportsmatch-ab3-riser/scope-stop/ (https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/scope-mounts/sportsmatch-ab3-riser/scope-stop/)
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/sportsmatch-scope-stop?a=7860 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/sportsmatch-scope-stop?a=7860)

They’re out of stock, but they were available just the other day, perhaps could be found elsewhere.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on May 13, 2022, 12:46:58 AM
Lost an auction for a Daisy 177 target special bb pistol.
I know they're about the weakest airgun ever made, but they look cool and still shoot better than a marksman.

Yesterday one in decent condition went for $10, and today a much nicer example was almost mine at $20 but I lost by 50 cents at the last second  >:(

I want one but won't pay much,  so I'm not going to hold my breath trying to get one.


I'm probably the only person on this forum who would actually want one to shoot, but I'm just crazy I suppose.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Outer_Rondacker on May 13, 2022, 07:03:29 AM
After giving myself heat exhaustion I took out some J birds bothering the chickens.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 13, 2022, 06:56:10 PM
While I was mowing the UPS truck pulled up and dropped off a sweet little TAC45 C02 bb gun package.
Yep, we'll be blowing through C02 and bbs with this one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 14, 2022, 03:25:59 PM
FT tomorrow.
Shot 80 from various distances in the yard.
60 off of the sticks and 20 offhand.
Not 10.34s though.
They are getting $$$.
Used 10.5 for trigger practice.

Then 10 8.2s with the FWB601 at 10 yards.
I am starting to like that rifle:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 14, 2022, 10:57:09 PM
FWB 601 is an amazingly wonderful rifle.   I  think it's changed my concept of good triggers more than any gun I've ever owned.   It makes me smile every time I shoot it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 15, 2022, 08:25:20 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on May 13, 2022, 12:46:58 AM
Lost an auction for a Daisy 177 target special bb pistol.
I know they're about the weakest airgun ever made, but they look cool and still shoot better than a marksman.

Yesterday one in decent condition went for $10, and today a much nicer example was almost mine at $20 but I lost by 50 cents at the last second  >:(

I want one but won't pay much,  so I'm not going to hold my breath trying to get one.


I'm probably the only person on this forum who would actually want one to shoot, but I'm just crazy I suppose.

  Oddly enough, I was the only bidder on this good looking Daisy model 99 Target Special. I just shot some raw footage yesterday of cleaning it up after adding the missing front sight inserts and rear peep sight/lock nut. Lubed it up and let it sit till today. Have to finish the video today. Got put in Facebook jail this morning for a comment about a killer that showed up at Tops wearing body armor and killed 10 people so far! He kills people, I mention what they should do to him...and I get banned for 2 days???!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/YgFRC9.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pnYgFRC9j)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 16, 2022, 12:10:44 PM
Well, I got out of Facebook jail this morning. Posted my new video in a few groups. Here's the target from the Daisy 99 Target Special before it jammed. Wish I could've zeroed my old eyes a bit more...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/q5giSz.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmq5giSzj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 16, 2022, 12:17:22 PM
Nice shooting…

Me, airgun related?… just daydreaming, of course ~
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on May 16, 2022, 12:22:24 PM
Had a frustrating morning with my new Cayden until I realized the scope rings were only finger tight on the pic rail.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 16, 2022, 12:33:34 PM
Gonna try it again after I figure out why and how it's jamming? Lubed up the Eagle model 98 this morning. I'll try it again maybe tomorrow? Still need to find the vertical butt stock screw?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 16, 2022, 01:29:22 PM
 My Daisy 35 now has to a rifled barrel! 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 17, 2022, 07:07:24 PM
Quote from: unionrdr on May 16, 2022, 12:10:44 PM
Well, I got out of Facebook jail this morning. Posted my new video in a few groups. Here's the target from the Daisy 99 Target Special before it jammed. Wish I could've zeroed my old eyes a bit more...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/q5giSz.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmq5giSzj)

What was the yardage?
My experience with them old Daisy's says "1 or less".
 :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BushWacker on May 18, 2022, 12:19:40 AM
Quote from: unionrdr on May 16, 2022, 12:10:44 PM
Well, I got out of Facebook jail this morning. Posted my new video in a few groups. Here's the target from the Daisy 99 Target Special before it jammed. Wish I could've zeroed my old eyes a bit more...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/q5giSz.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmq5giSzj)

Not bad for 100 yards but not so good for 10 yards.  A group without a distance reference has little relevance.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 18, 2022, 12:59:40 PM
Quote from: BushWacker on May 18, 2022, 12:19:40 AM
Quote from: unionrdr on May 16, 2022, 12:10:44 PM
Well, I got out of Facebook jail this morning. Posted my new video in a few groups. Here's the target from the Daisy 99 Target Special before it jammed. Wish I could've zeroed my old eyes a bit more...
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/q5giSz.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmq5giSzj)

Not bad for 100 yards but not so good for 10 yards.  A group without a distance reference has little relevance.
I was shooting in my man cave at only about 3-4 yards. Illegal to shoot anything outside around here. And I don't know if I can squeeze 5M in the main hallway? That's 15ft 10"?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BushWacker on May 18, 2022, 09:46:26 PM
I face the same problem where I live but it's only about 2 miles down the road to exit the city limits where it's ok again, go figure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 19, 2022, 12:24:20 AM
Wasn’t initially supposed to be airgun related… but it was inevitable… had a most excellent and pleasant conversation with Ron/Bayman today. Really hope to get to shoot together someday. I’m convinced I really need to get my wife an HW30 as a surprise… one more rifle added to the bucket list, this one’ll be for her, but I’ll pair it with a rifle off my bucket list for myself when I order… pretty soon.  ;)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on May 19, 2022, 08:18:33 PM
I pulled the shroud and barrel off the Challenger today and threw the barrel in the plastic jaws, made ready to get some JB bore polish in there and get that bore all shined up!!  ;D

Tomorrow after work will be trigger work on this cannon, I want to get the trigger slack out of it and crisp up the break. It feels a little heavy but didn't dig out the trigger scale. My guess is #3.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Howdy9 on May 20, 2022, 12:10:36 AM
I thought about airguns. Does that count?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 20, 2022, 12:17:06 AM
Quote from: Howdy9 on May 20, 2022, 12:10:36 AM
I thought about airguns. Does that count?

Sure does, I think about ‘em all the time.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on May 20, 2022, 12:36:40 AM
put a new grip on my impact.

the mojlnir :)

pretty slick looking i think
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 20, 2022, 03:43:51 PM
Cursed the wind for blowing like heck on my vacation day.
 :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 20, 2022, 03:50:21 PM
Clouding up pretty good here. Rain in the weekend forecast but that don't much matter since work decided to schedule weekend production. They do this every time on the weekend before a holiday weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 20, 2022, 06:04:35 PM
Update....
Just got an e-mail stating that tomorrow's mandatory work has been downgraded to 'as required per department heads'.
I convinced mine that I would not be needed. He agreed but told me to keep my cell handy. I can work with that.
So I think the plan now is to set up that 5 - 10 yard bb on paintball/army men shooting gallery.
I have a couple 40ct boxes of C02 and a boatload of bbs. I have a 2500 ct box of paintballs and a few bags of army men. We have at least 15 co2 bb shooters... pistols and rifles.
The TAC45 semi auto rifle gets 390 shots per cart.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on May 20, 2022, 07:41:10 PM
Getting ready for tomorrow's fun shoot In S.C.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 20, 2022, 08:16:50 PM
I’ve got half a tank of helium and a bag of balloons.  It’s nice weather here for co2 shooting. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on May 20, 2022, 09:14:30 PM
I have a full tank of air, half a pack of pellets and am wearing sunglasses.

Lets go shoot! 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 20, 2022, 10:49:35 PM
Sounds like a Blues Brothers movie....  ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ3zZ-aWi6U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ3zZ-aWi6U)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 20, 2022, 10:51:04 PM
Sent my new (to me) FWB601 in for re-build. >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on May 20, 2022, 11:14:48 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 20, 2022, 10:49:35 PM
Sounds like a Blues Brothers movie....  ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ3zZ-aWi6U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ3zZ-aWi6U)

Hit It!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 20, 2022, 11:23:40 PM
Frank, where did you send your FWB 601?     Is it just seals or something else?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 20, 2022, 11:58:57 PM
Day-Dreaming about shooting in the rain tomorrow… TBC~
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 21, 2022, 09:45:30 AM
Topped off my 60 min SCBA tank to 4300 and replenished my pellet box.
Just waiting for the call on my cell from the house to go in for breakfast.
Then I'll rehang target fodder and git to shootin'.

This 10.2 tablet and blue tooth keyboard is a great addition to the shootin bench...
Put's the mancave tunes, chronograph data and GTA right at my finger tips.... life is good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 21, 2022, 10:03:42 AM
  Going looking for them at yard sales!
  "Got any broken, unloved, unwanted pellet or BB guns?" ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on May 21, 2022, 11:23:14 AM
(SHHHHHHH! Momma left for work, gonna plug in the lead pot and cast up some .22 slugs after painting. Cant stray too far but I need some air gun time BAD!)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 21, 2022, 12:13:54 PM
Just got back from a run to the coop and fuel the truck up.
Back at the shootin' bench now. getting ready to pop a top on the first one of the day..... with this hand...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 21, 2022, 12:19:34 PM
We play a little game of 'screw the beer can' where as we turn cans upside down onto 3" deck screws sunk 1' into a 4x4 at 30 yds. You have to completely rip the can off the screw to advance. Often times it takes as long to rip a can off as it does to empty a fresh one.
However, The BSA Buccaneer and it's pin point accuracy (rim shots do the trick) makes it hard to keep up with the emptying part....  :o ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 21, 2022, 04:54:29 PM
Rainy Day Woman comes to mind here...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Howdy9 on May 21, 2022, 10:56:11 PM
Sanded and painted half of the barrel on a Crosman 760, other half tomorrow. Also painted the pump tube. Going to get it going and give to a friend. It's the short 760, like kid size.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on May 22, 2022, 06:57:20 AM
Quote from: avator on May 21, 2022, 12:19:34 PM
We play a little game of 'screw the beer can' where as we turn cans upside down onto 3" deck screws sunk 1' into a 4x4 at 30 yds. You have to completely rip the can off the screw to advance. Often times it takes as long to rip a can off as it does to empty a fresh one.
However, The BSA Buccaneer and it's pin point accuracy (rim shots do the trick) makes it hard to keep up with the emptying part....  :o ;D
LOVE IT!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BushWacker on May 24, 2022, 09:20:14 PM
The barrel to my relatively new gun has gotten pretty beat up and quickly, I attribute it to the cheap paint they use.  I use trees a lot for support and it scratches and beats up the barrel quickly so I bought some Carbon Fiber Tape on Amazon, pretty cheap and looks great.  Only used about 2 feet of the 20-foot role which was only $15.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM3Z67R?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM3Z67R?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52097278373_d4cf62babd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nnEaPt)20220524_160321 (https://flic.kr/p/2nnEaPt) by Bush Wacker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wackybush/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52097752940_cb103df70e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nnGATE)20220524_160310 (https://flic.kr/p/2nnGATE) by Bush Wacker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wackybush/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on May 24, 2022, 10:34:43 PM
Quote from: BushWacker on May 24, 2022, 09:20:14 PM
The barrel to my relatively new gun has gotten pretty beat up and quickly, I attribute it to the cheap paint they use.  I use trees a lot for support and it scratches and beats up the barrel quickly so I bought some Carbon Fiber Tape on Amazon, pretty cheap and looks great.  Only used about 2 feet of the 20-foot role which was only $15.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM3Z67R?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM3Z67R?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)


Already in my cart!!  ;D

Thanks, BW!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 25, 2022, 05:35:17 PM
 Tinkered on the Daisy 856.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 25, 2022, 07:54:08 PM
I made holes in wine corks with my 901 and some BBs at 20-70 feet this morning. The wind got to be too much to keep shooting BBs after an hour or so, and I had some garden fences to build. Maybe tomorrow morning I can shoot the PR900 at 50m and see if I can tag soda cans at that range. It's been a while since I've had it out past 30m.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on May 25, 2022, 08:13:39 PM
I can still remember shooting my Ralphie Special BB gun into a blus sky one morning, watching that BB fly away like Phil Niekro had turned it loose!  Sparrows followed a truer course than those copper clad pills.  I realized at the time that any sharpshooting accolades I might garner would either stem from pure luck or a more substantial shootin' iron.  Collecting pop bottles wasn't going to get'er done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 25, 2022, 08:59:25 PM
Stumbled across a pair of "like new" Red Riders and gear for the Grand-Kids for $10 "all in" at a Garage sale before it opened.
 ;)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=95142.0;attach=403408;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 25, 2022, 09:30:26 PM
 Geeze, what a deal!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 25, 2022, 11:41:45 PM
A heck of a good deal!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on May 26, 2022, 12:06:20 PM
I had to replace the rust pitted shroud on the latest Crosman Model.1.
The tapered shrouds I have are the 766C shrouds, rather than the original 799E shroud......
The "C" has a tad smaller ID at the muzzle than the "E" shroud.
That necessitated turning the sleeve on the barrel straw down to fit.
Fortunately, I have a lathe...........

Pretty rifle now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 26, 2022, 09:52:37 PM
 Retrieved my Crosman metal 760 from consignment. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 27, 2022, 01:06:20 AM
pumped up the Taipan Veteran and let the pellets fly!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 27, 2022, 05:53:03 AM
Quote from: bReTt on May 27, 2022, 01:06:20 AM
pumped up the Taipan Veteran and let the pellets fly!

Glad to hear it, Brett!!! Hope you’re doing well!!!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on May 27, 2022, 02:00:25 PM
made my new impact single shot loader a bit more.........me lol


got this one on ebay from sweden.

i really like this style over the swing out kind.



ordered on may 14th,
it got here from sweden may 23rd,thats pretty fast :)  (the seller is "bjorn.c")


as with anything 3d printed you have to make adjustments,a little sanding etc...


also i had to dremel out a notch for the m3 magazine catch to dip into.

and had to add a tiny block of plastic for the catch to hold onto so it would hold the body in place when you remove the piece you put the pellet in.


oh and,had to make it ....me lol   hence the skull  ;D

(it had a small loop where the skull is,but i cut it off.)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 27, 2022, 03:54:41 PM
 another went to consignment. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on May 27, 2022, 06:49:28 PM
I completed sorting the four new tins of JSB 44.75gr pellets I recently received from Straightshooters.

The overall spread of the four tins combined was only 1.62 grains.  Taking out the one highest and the one lowest grain pellets the spread was only 1.26 grains as seen in the master list column.  There are only 30 out of spec from the main primary weight groups between 44.70gr and 45.59gr.

I am impressed with these weights from JSB.  Typically, I see more along the lines of a 3gr to 5gr spread.  JSB did include one extra pellet, lol.

I'll probably keep them separated to one tenth of a grain sorting since I already have them sorted this way but could easily combine some rows and still be fine with two tenths of a grain sorting within a 100-yard range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 28, 2022, 11:07:53 AM
I'm gonna set up a 10 meter pistol and bb gun range today. We got all kinds of fun little stuff for targets such as green Army men.... do a little "Putin shootin"   8)  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on May 28, 2022, 12:13:30 PM
So it was actually yesterday after work … I rebuilt a 1377 mfg’d 306xxxxx, including a littler trigger work & probe extension. This will be a gift to a co-worker & the 3rd rebuilt 1377 this year & gifted to a potential new airgunner.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on May 28, 2022, 09:58:14 PM
Made some improvements to my shootimg gallery frame. And or course, tested it out with my Gamo Whisper Swarm in .22 at 25m. Had to keep tightening screws, but i was nailing targets all afternoon at that range.

Now I know I'll need to locktight those screws.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 29, 2022, 08:31:45 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on May 28, 2022, 09:58:14 PM
Made some improvements to my shootimg gallery frame. And or course, tested it out with my Gamo Whisper Swarm in .22 at 25m. Had to keep tightening screws, but i was nailing targets all afternoon at that range.

Now I know I'll need to locktight those screws.

I love your "backstop"! What is behind the rug? What's the most powerful gun you use with it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on May 29, 2022, 10:17:46 AM
My Springfield Armory M1A Carbine came in yesterday that I ordered Friday! Semi-Auto Co2 BB repeater with 15-shot mag and takes one 12g Co2 capsule. 5.7lbs with faux wood stock and just shy of a yard long @ 35.8". Has blow-back function on the bolt, which you initially cock it with. Built for them, once again, by Air Venturi. I'm waiting on the M1 sling & oiler to come in from eBay next Friday. I'll do a video of shooting and such then. I have Crosman, Daisy & Hornady BB's to try in it. Mag alone seems to weigh a pound!
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/DsA595.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plDsA595j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/1KVv6w.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pn1KVv6wj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/opQ2Yb.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/plopQ2Ybj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/9Cx7x4.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pl9Cx7x4j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/ZXfqE7.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/poZXfqE7j)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/8TYo3Y.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/po8TYo3Yj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 29, 2022, 10:30:40 AM
For faux wood that sure looks real!
Congrats Leonard!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 29, 2022, 11:47:00 AM
This morning I blasted some wine corks with my .25 cal PP800 and some Hatsan Vortex 24.7 grain pellets. I was getting an average of 625 FPS with an ES of five FPS for six shots per fill. That's over 120 FPE per fill on a PP800 with 16" barrel. I'm pretty happy with it. I'll be even more happy after I cast more .25 WC's and tune it back down to 12 FPE.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on May 29, 2022, 12:00:04 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 29, 2022, 08:31:45 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on May 28, 2022, 09:58:14 PM
Made some improvements to my shootimg gallery frame. And or course, tested it out with my Gamo Whisper Swarm in .22 at 25m. Had to keep tightening screws, but i was nailing targets all afternoon at that range.

Now I know I'll need to locktight those screws.

I love your "backstop"! What is behind the rug? What's the most powerful gun you use with it?

It's backed by a 3/4", 4'x6' stall mat with about 3" airgap. The the rugs are more to catch the bouncers.
The most powerful is my Gamo Whisper Swarm .22. At 10 m, crossman domes will stick into the mat, but don't really penetrate it, but other pellets just bounce off. Any distance over 10, and every pellet just bounces off. I've got a whole tin full of "recovered" pellets that show next to no deformation from impact.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 29, 2022, 12:53:54 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on May 29, 2022, 12:00:04 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 29, 2022, 08:31:45 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on May 28, 2022, 09:58:14 PM
Made some improvements to my shootimg gallery frame. And or course, tested it out with my Gamo Whisper Swarm in .22 at 25m. Had to keep tightening screws, but i was nailing targets all afternoon at that range.

Now I know I'll need to locktight those screws.

I love your "backstop"! What is behind the rug? What's the most powerful gun you use with it?

It's backed by a 3/4", 4'x6' stall mat with about 3" airgap. The the rugs are more to catch the bouncers.
The most powerful is my Gamo Whisper Swarm .22. At 10 m, crossman domes will stick into the mat, but don't really penetrate it, but other pellets just bounce off. Any distance over 10, and every pellet just bounces off. I've got a whole tin full of "recovered" pellets that show next to no deformation from impact.

I have an old metal bucket with 3/4 rubber in the bottom with targets taped on the open end, with a metal lid screwed on the back. It works up to about 30 FPE which is good for plinking. I really like your setup and might use the rest of my rubber to do something like that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on May 29, 2022, 01:12:59 PM
Cleaned my Flash and Katran barrels. Flash-30 patches vs Katran-3 patches lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on May 29, 2022, 06:42:52 PM
Started off doing yard work, and transitioned into target range maintenance. First up was clearing the weeds along the shooting lanes. Then moved some logs over to be the new spinners' foundations. Lastly, gave all the metal targets a fresh coat of paint.
Planning to add more targets, but that'll have to wait for another day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on May 29, 2022, 11:13:53 PM
Did some plinking with my Whisper Swarm until I got too frustrated with the screws loosening afterv2 or 3 shots and having to stop and tighten them. When tight, i can hit a quarter at 25m easily. When loose, I'm lucky to get with a 3 inch ring.

I threw some locktight on the offending screws so hopefully that helps out and I can try again tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 30, 2022, 01:24:47 AM
Turned a burnt up outdoor electric box into a steel target, it makes a nice “thunk” when hit. I’m sure the wasps will move inside through the 1” hole in the side. It’ll be fun to harass them. Just have to have a can of wasp spray on hand when checking on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on May 30, 2022, 01:25:48 AM
….And I guess you’ve got to crane your neck to get a clear picture.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 30, 2022, 09:28:27 AM
 I have a similar box, that I have the larger part as the base, and put a 3 paddle spinner target inside, and use the lid as a backstop. It has survived 120 FPE 35 cal with only some dents.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 30, 2022, 06:22:45 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 30, 2022, 09:28:27 AM
I have a similar box, that I have the larger part as the base, and put a 3 paddle spinner target inside, and use the lid as a backstop. It has survived 120 FPE 35 cal with only some dents.

Does it contain the splatter pretty well?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 30, 2022, 09:19:08 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 30, 2022, 06:22:45 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 30, 2022, 09:28:27 AM
I have a similar box, that I have the larger part as the base, and put a 3 paddle spinner target inside, and use the lid as a backstop. It has survived 120 FPE 35 cal with only some dents.

Does it contain the splatter pretty well?

 Maybe 50%  more with low power plinkers. 357 was fragmenting, it did catch a few tin slugs intact.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JFNZ on May 31, 2022, 12:33:38 PM
My wife and I have a new baby so haven’t been able to get out for a shoot in about two weeks, managed to get an hour session in today. It was raining and 100kph/60mph gusts outside so I was limited to 25m in my barn.

Put about 12 mags through my Hammerli 850. I’ve recently fitted a hogan decimeater and hadn’t tested it yet, sound reduction is great. Tested a few more pellets, hadn’t tried the 16gr FX yet and it seems to group better than the 15.9gr JSB. Thicker skirt?

Hopefully dig into the action soon and shim some of the hammer spring negative preload away.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 31, 2022, 05:10:09 PM
Quote from: JFNZ on May 31, 2022, 12:33:38 PM
My wife and I have a new baby so haven’t been able to get out for a shoot in about two weeks, managed to get an hour session in today. It was raining and 100kph/60mph gusts outside so I was limited to 25m in my barn.

Put about 12 mags through my Hammerli 850. I’ve recently fitted a hogan decimeater and hadn’t tested it yet, sound reduction is great. Tested a few more pellets, hadn’t tried the 16gr FX yet and it seems to group better than the 15.9gr JSB. Thicker skirt?

Hopefully dig into the action soon and shim some of the hammer spring negative preload away.

Congratulations on th baby!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 31, 2022, 05:15:16 PM
Quote from: Insanity on May 31, 2022, 05:10:09 PM
Quote from: JFNZ on May 31, 2022, 12:33:38 PM
My wife and I have a new baby so haven’t been able to get out for a shoot in about two weeks, managed to get an hour session in today. It was raining and 100kph/60mph gusts outside so I was limited to 25m in my barn.

Put about 12 mags through my Hammerli 850. I’ve recently fitted a hogan decimeater and hadn’t tested it yet, sound reduction is great. Tested a few more pellets, hadn’t tried the 16gr FX yet and it seems to group better than the 15.9gr JSB. Thicker skirt?

Hopefully dig into the action soon and shim some of the hammer spring negative preload away.

Congratulations on th baby!


Yeah!

I feel like making a baby today  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 31, 2022, 08:46:43 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 30, 2022, 09:19:08 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 30, 2022, 06:22:45 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 30, 2022, 09:28:27 AM
I have a similar box, that I have the larger part as the base, and put a 3 paddle spinner target inside, and use the lid as a backstop. It has survived 120 FPE 35 cal with only some dents.

Does it contain the splatter pretty well?

 Maybe 50%  more with low power plinkers. 357 was fragmenting, it did catch a few tin slugs intact.

I mostly want something for my 100 FPE and less guns, which is all but one. I'll have to look out for some steel when I go to the dump tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2022, 01:15:00 PM
Congrats on the new "little Shooter" Jacob!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 01, 2022, 02:31:14 PM
So today I used my HW 30 for something other than target practice.  I had my septic tank pumped today.   There is a large membrane gasket that fits over the access hatch.   Rainwater was filtering through the topsoil and accumulating on top of the gasket and making it sag.   Plus the weight of the water made it difficult to adjust the gasket to the right position.    I decided to shoot a few holes into the gasket for water drainage.   That's easier than it would be to get down on my hands and knees over the septic tank opening and poke a couple holes.   Less stinky too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BushWacker on June 01, 2022, 03:31:57 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 01, 2022, 02:31:14 PM
So today I used my HW 30 for something other than target practice.  I had my septic tank pumped today.   There is a large membrane gasket that fits over the access hatch.   Rainwater was filtering through the topsoil and accumulating on top of the gasket and making it sag.   Plus the weight of the water made it difficult to adjust the gasket to the right position.    I decided to shoot a few holes into the gasket for water drainage.   That's easier than it would be to get down on my hands and knees over the septic tank opening and poke a couple holes.   Less stinky too.

Sure beats the $h*t out of doing it by hand! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 01, 2022, 03:34:11 PM
Exchanged the 2X Leopold I was using from time to time on the IZZY with a 2.5X.
(I shoot the IZZY better with open sights. :o)
I put the 2X on the 10” TC .44 magnum barrel.
Deer season (pigs too) coming you know?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JFNZ on June 02, 2022, 01:11:43 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 01, 2022, 01:15:00 PM
Congrats on the new "little Shooter" Jacob!
Quote from: Insanity on May 31, 2022, 05:10:09 PM
Congratulations on th baby!
Thanks :D

He’ll inherit my dads old BSA Meteor that I learnt to shoot with once he’s old enough!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 02, 2022, 08:23:07 AM
Yesterday I got a .250" sizing die from NOE out of the mailbox, does that count?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on June 02, 2022, 12:42:53 PM
got my impact all setup with its new kraford & lypt trigger guard/bipod extender,

its really nice,so clean and no sharp edges.

the ability to move the 3 slot rail anywhere along the length of the extender is a pretty cool feature.


AND

found out it loves LOVES the griffin .250 32gn ldc cup base slugs at 877fps.

(have not played with tuning specifically for them yet,just shot them on my jsb king heavy 872fps tune)


need to get to a proper range for more testing,but man they blow up a starling like a balloon   ;D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 12:58:26 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on June 02, 2022, 12:42:53 PM
got my impact all setup with its new kraford & lypt trigger guard/bipod extender,

its really nice,so clean and no sharp edges.

the ability to move the 3 slot rail anywhere along the length of the extender is a pretty cool feature.


AND

found out it loves LOVES the griffin .250 32gn ldc cup base slugs at 877fps.

(have not played with tuning specifically for them yet,just shot them on my jsb king heavy 872fps tune)


need to get to a proper range for more testing,but man they blow up a starling like a balloon   ;D



I have that grip, the Cerakoted Mjolnir, and I find it uncomfortable  ;D

Their Cobra is so much better, I own 2, but they are no longer producing it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on June 02, 2022, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 12:58:26 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on June 02, 2022, 12:42:53 PM
got my impact all setup with its new kraford & lypt trigger guard/bipod extender,

its really nice,so clean and no sharp edges.

the ability to move the 3 slot rail anywhere along the length of the extender is a pretty cool feature.


AND

found out it loves LOVES the griffin .250 32gn ldc cup base slugs at 877fps.

(have not played with tuning specifically for them yet,just shot them on my jsb king heavy 872fps tune)


need to get to a proper range for more testing,but man they blow up a starling like a balloon   ;D



I have that grip, the Cerakoted Mjolnir, and I find it uncomfortable  ;D

Their Cobra is so much better, I own 2, but they are no longer producing it.



ill admit it was a bit uncomfortable at first,but for $25 shipped to my house ill deal with it for now lol


havent seen the cobra,
i do like the tyrant designs mod grip,may pick one up at some point.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 01:49:38 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on June 02, 2022, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 12:58:26 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on June 02, 2022, 12:42:53 PM
got my impact all setup with its new kraford & lypt trigger guard/bipod extender,

its really nice,so clean and no sharp edges.

the ability to move the 3 slot rail anywhere along the length of the extender is a pretty cool feature.


AND

found out it loves LOVES the griffin .250 32gn ldc cup base slugs at 877fps.

(have not played with tuning specifically for them yet,just shot them on my jsb king heavy 872fps tune)


need to get to a proper range for more testing,but man they blow up a starling like a balloon   ;D



I have that grip, the Cerakoted Mjolnir, and I find it uncomfortable  ;D

Their Cobra is so much better, I own 2, but they are no longer producing it.



ill admit it was a bit uncomfortable at first,but for $25 shipped to my house ill deal with it for now lol


havent seen the cobra,
i do like the tyrant designs mod grip,may pick one up at some point.


Yes, they are super cheap, lol!

Back then, the Cobras were around $20 shipped when on sale.

Oh, the Cobra is smallish but comfortable and with a nice angle:



https://venom-defense-and-design.myshopify.com/products/cobra-billet-skeletonized-ar-15-pistol-grip1?variant=33641862730
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 01:56:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OnqgUf4.jpg?1)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on June 02, 2022, 04:33:00 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 01:56:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OnqgUf4.jpg?1)

Is that tube from Don?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 04:48:19 PM
Yes, from the Stainless Master, sir   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on June 02, 2022, 05:32:58 PM
Was that the custom tube you wanted made?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 05:39:47 PM
Quote from: Insanity on June 02, 2022, 05:32:58 PM
Was that the custom tube you wanted made?


No, it's not.

I want a stainless custom length PROD tube, Mr. Matt  :(

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on June 02, 2022, 05:40:35 PM
Cant wait to see it finished.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 03, 2022, 01:04:37 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 01:56:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OnqgUf4.jpg?1)


DAAAANG!

That is going to be yet another great one you build.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 03, 2022, 01:54:17 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 03, 2022, 01:04:37 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 02, 2022, 01:56:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OnqgUf4.jpg?1)


DAAAANG!

That is going to be yet another great one you build.

If you could make that floating scope mount a reality, you’d really have something!  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 03, 2022, 05:06:36 PM
Them are invisible mounts   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: pelletpusher22 on June 03, 2022, 06:46:07 PM
Shot my Diana Chaser pistol today.  It's in .22 caliber.  I love to shoot this one most of all.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 04, 2022, 07:20:42 AM
Not what I did but what I plan to do.....
Got off work yesterday and jumped on the mower and got the mowing out of the way.
The plan is to spend the day in the mancave for some airgun related organizing and tinkering.
The backlog is out of hand. I'll fire up some Utube airgun/hunting stuff on the big screen for inspiration.
Just kinda let the weekend play out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 04, 2022, 07:28:13 AM
I plan on shooting the entire brood today after work, I'll start with the new DAR .22 and get the bold worked in some then turn to the DAR .25 for some 100 yard fun. After that, I will lug out the Challenger and see if it is better/worse than the DAR's at 100 yards. Then it's close up fun time with the AEA .22 Carbine, I'll drop 50 shots on steel at a good pace with a few run-n-gun hides and see if my mods have resolved the magazine feed issues I was having. Lunch time then I'll bring out the tank, throw on the tether and the Chaser for some off hand plinking from the bench.

Clean up and refill the tanks then its back to the kitchen project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 04, 2022, 08:15:46 AM
First order of the day will be to drill an access hole in the tube of the Plinkster to remove a stuck cart.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 04, 2022, 10:03:51 AM
Well first of all, I confirmed I have CRS. I'd already drilled that access hole..   :o

Got the stuck cart out and all looks good.
Tried a Carm mag and the compact scope stopped it from going in.
Made a discovery... the Carm sst works great in the Plinkster.  It's a bit fiddly because it's left hand pellet load.
So I went to swapping scopes. Ended up with a UTG 4x32 AO. It's a nice fit to this 25yd plinker. The gun loves the 10.5 CPUM pellets. Good thing because I just picked up 6 more tins from the classifieds....  ;) ;D

1 project in the done pile.....  next?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on June 04, 2022, 11:49:08 PM
While at walmart today I rememberd I needed some printer paper. So I went down that aisle and well wouldnt you know it there was some card stock right next to it.

So I said hey there Insanity!

I replied sup Insanity? Then the following transpired.

You need that premium card stock.
 
For what?

Targets you dummy...

Hermmm but I.

YOU NEED IT!

Well ok I suppose.

So I listened to Insanity who is the smartest and most reliable expert I know and bought a pack.

Well it really is a much nicer heavy paper stock than any standard paper target I have ever used or purchased.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 05, 2022, 05:37:13 AM
I always use card stock for targets. I even use the pastel multi color stuff if that's all they have.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 05, 2022, 06:45:24 AM
I’ve done that… talked to myself… and wound up with card stock at Walmart while getting printer paper.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 05, 2022, 07:13:51 AM
If I'm left to talk to myself too long I end up with alot more than card stock....  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 05, 2022, 08:22:14 AM
In the mancave this morning at 6am. Rambo ate and went back to bed. Boss and Betty Lou haven't got up yet so I'm flying solo.
I was looking around to decide what to do first when I spotted the Vevor compressor looking so lonely on the bench. I haven't used it in some time because I've been filling tanks with the YH. I plugged a dead head into the hose whip, plugged in the water pump and fired it up. Closed the bleed valve and she went to 4500 psi in a matter of seconds.
Hmmm... looks good. I grabbed the .25 Avenger and it was at 3k. I topped it off to 4200 in about 15 seconds. Next was the Air Speed. 2k to 3200 in another 15 seconds.
Looks good to go.
Now to put on a pot of coffee and go shoot something.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 05, 2022, 09:41:48 AM
Silly Wet at Diablo..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 05, 2022, 12:17:05 PM
I don’t pay for targets.  I recycle paper plates.  I recycled a half dozen this morning! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sahaja on June 05, 2022, 01:43:40 PM
I set up to compare some pellets at 55yards. Started a decent group then watched it open up, started to suspect that pellet wasn't great... till I realized the front of my scope mount was broken  :( . Time to do some research on a replacement. It's for a Model 48, so one piece either droop compensating or adjustable.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 05, 2022, 02:55:53 PM
I shimmed the side slop out of the Diana 250 trigger and got most of the travel out of it. It's still a tad heavy but much better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on June 05, 2022, 03:25:14 PM
Shot the SA M1 Carbine making a video yesterday. Shot out the remaining Co2 a lil bit ago to see what the Daisy BB shot would do at a normal pace. It ran out of Co2 at 12 shots, 3 left & the last few bounced off the target backstop. Dang that was fun.
  This morning's target with Daisy BB's;
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/owzwMl.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmowzwMlj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 05, 2022, 03:51:56 PM
Some things just go together.
.177 Hatsan 1k Stryker chopper in a Webley VMX stock and a 2019 Honda Rancher 420.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 05, 2022, 04:38:39 PM
I sized my .251" BBTs down to .250" and magically they are shooting "minute of wine cork" at 30m on a breezy day. I can't ask for any better than that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 05, 2022, 06:28:58 PM
That’s a sweet outfit Bill.

I shimmed the scope on my Hatsan Striker today. The gun is a bit of a pet.  One of those springers that has to be pampered but when you treat her right she can sure deliver.  I shot some 20.06gr H&N FTTs at the junk pile to confirm the zero and then took the dogs for a walk around the permission.  The Striker is my principle snake charmer.  We got way back in the swamp where the yellow flies are vicious but we saw no venomous serpents or tasty batrachians so I didn’t shoot anything except a few stumps.  My cotton mouth eradication program seems to be bearing fruit.  I haven’t seen a moccasin back at the ponds since March.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 05, 2022, 10:20:43 PM
My BIL is not a shooter and he had a rat problem at his bird feeder.   He asked if I had a BB gun he could borrow to shoot rats.   I gave him my Winchester 1100, that should be OK for rats.   Maybe he'll get more interested in AGs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Howdy9 on June 05, 2022, 11:14:28 PM
Disassembled one of my Crosman 760's today to see what's needed for rebuild. First three digits are 380 which I believe puts it at March of 80'. Found out it has a rifled barrel, metal receiver and trigger. Someone took it apart and reassembled it wrong before I got it. I will bring it back to life.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 06, 2022, 12:31:12 PM
 Messed around with older Chinese Pioneer break barrel pistol  (.177)  today.
 This was given to me a couple years back by wife's relative.
 The rear sights are completely useless, as it shoots high, and they can't be adjusted enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/uAcc9Ks.jpg) (https://imgur.com/uAcc9Ks)

so what I had done a while ago ..I found a dovetail from Ebay (made in China) that you supposedly attach with JB Weld.
I measured the screw holes on the rear sight and drilled it. Rail attached with sight screws, and I put my Daisy Red dot on it.
 Works fine. 
(http://i.imgur.com/rBwFP1S.jpg) (https://imgur.com/rBwFP1S)
  Today was breaking it down and relubing  and shooting paper!! 8)
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on June 06, 2022, 04:41:18 PM
I mowed my backya.... I mean, my firing range so I could actually see it! As much as I like the rain, its making the grass grow like crazy. I blink and it grows another 3 inches.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JFNZ on June 06, 2022, 07:13:27 PM
Disassembled a cheap SPA/Artemis CP1-M that I bought with a damaged grip and leaking valve.
Tested it with a spare modified CR600w valve, shoots well.

Disassembled again and laid out on my work bench. Considering making a new lower tube and a carbine or bullpup style stock for shooting rabbits from my tractor.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 06, 2022, 07:37:39 PM
Quote from: JFNZ on June 06, 2022, 07:13:27 PM
Disassembled a cheap SPA/Artemis CP1-M that I bought with a damaged grip and leaking valve.
Tested it with a spare modified CR600w valve, shoots well.

Disassembled again and laid out on my work bench. Considering making a new lower tube and a carbine or bullpup style stock for shooting rabbits from my tractor.

I want to see what you do with it.

I daydream about buying a chaser just to make a bottle build. I want to put a 13ci (or smaller if I can find it) 3,000 - 4,500 psi bottle with an adjustable reg, but that ends up getting to be an expensive "cheap" gun. Still, should be good for a ton of regulated shots at 100b and still make 10+ FPE. I would love to put something like that in a bullpup arrangement, but that's outside of my skill level.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JFNZ on June 06, 2022, 08:13:03 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 06, 2022, 07:37:39 PM
Quote from: JFNZ on June 06, 2022, 07:13:27 PM
Disassembled a cheap SPA/Artemis CP1-M that I bought with a damaged grip and leaking valve.
Tested it with a spare modified CR600w valve, shoots well.

Disassembled again and laid out on my work bench. Considering making a new lower tube and a carbine or bullpup style stock for shooting rabbits from my tractor.

I want to see what you do with it.

I daydream about buying a chaser just to make a bottle build. I want to put a 13ci (or smaller if I can find it) 3,000 - 4,500 psi bottle with an adjustable reg, but that ends up getting to be an expensive "cheap" gun. Still, should be good for a ton of regulated shots at 100b and still make 10+ FPE. I would love to put something like that in a bullpup arrangement, but that's outside of my skill level.

I have a CR600w/Diana Trailscout .22 running on HPA at around 24fpe, I was planning to use a similar valve setup with a rear mounted 13ci bottle/reg and hopefully see 12fpe from the short .177 barrel.
I haven’t bullpup or carbine converted an air rifle before, once I can post photos I’ll put a few design/layout ideas up and put them to a vote.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 07, 2022, 08:31:03 AM
Quote from: JFNZ on June 06, 2022, 08:13:03 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 06, 2022, 07:37:39 PM
Quote from: JFNZ on June 06, 2022, 07:13:27 PM
Disassembled a cheap SPA/Artemis CP1-M that I bought with a damaged grip and leaking valve.
Tested it with a spare modified CR600w valve, shoots well.

Disassembled again and laid out on my work bench. Considering making a new lower tube and a carbine or bullpup style stock for shooting rabbits from my tractor.

I want to see what you do with it.

I daydream about buying a chaser just to make a bottle build. I want to put a 13ci (or smaller if I can find it) 3,000 - 4,500 psi bottle with an adjustable reg, but that ends up getting to be an expensive "cheap" gun. Still, should be good for a ton of regulated shots at 100b and still make 10+ FPE. I would love to put something like that in a bullpup arrangement, but that's outside of my skill level.

I have a CR600w/Diana Trailscout .22 running on HPA at around 24fpe, I was planning to use a similar valve setup with a rear mounted 13ci bottle/reg and hopefully see 12fpe from the short .177 barrel.
I haven’t bullpup or carbine converted an air rifle before, once I can post photos I’ll put a few design/layout ideas up and put them to a vote.

Nice, my regulated PR900 Frankenstein build is running 25-27 FPE depending on pellet weight. What reg are you looking at using? Most of the regs I can find that fit the small bottles are set up with 850 PSI of output pressure. The 13ci bottles seem easy to find, just not so much on a 100-150b output regulator.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JFNZ on June 07, 2022, 10:54:59 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 07, 2022, 08:31:03 AM

Nice, my regulated PR900 Frankenstein build is running 25-27 FPE depending on pellet weight. What reg are you looking at using? Most of the regs I can find that fit the small bottles are set up with 850 PSI of output pressure. The 13ci bottles seem easy to find, just not so much on a 100-150b output regulator.

I’ve been using gladiatair warriair regulators with different washer stacks, they’re cheap and reasonably solid but something more compact would be nice.
I’ve been meaning to order one of the adjustable ninja regs while they’re available too, more for tuning with though.

Do you have a link or more details of your PR900 build?





Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 07, 2022, 12:28:30 PM
Quote from: JFNZ on June 07, 2022, 10:54:59 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 07, 2022, 08:31:03 AM

Nice, my regulated PR900 Frankenstein build is running 25-27 FPE depending on pellet weight. What reg are you looking at using? Most of the regs I can find that fit the small bottles are set up with 850 PSI of output pressure. The 13ci bottles seem easy to find, just not so much on a 100-150b output regulator.

I’ve been using gladiatair warriair regulators with different washer stacks, they’re cheap and reasonably solid but something more compact would be nice.
I’ve been meaning to order one of the adjustable ninja regs while they’re available too, more for tuning with though.

Do you have a link or more details of your PR900 build?

I guess I should make a thread, but it's a CR600 with a PR900 tube, Huma plenum sleeve for a Benjamin Discovery, Altaros regulator, and I'm pretty sure a PP700 fill cap. I fill it to 220 b and get 12 regulated shots, 25 FPE with CPHP (14.3 grain) and 27 FPE with cast pellets (19 grain).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sahaja on June 10, 2022, 10:55:17 PM
I re-mounted my scope (replaced a broken mount) and stared at my eye in the mirror to get it lined up. It's the first time I've used the mirror method, the new mount didn't leave room for my dovetail level.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 11, 2022, 01:03:03 AM
1) really good silencer printed in panty blue pla

2) pimped my hand pump
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on June 11, 2022, 11:32:40 PM
With the help of a YT video, I worked on my problematic Crosman DPMS SBR magazine. It looks like it's working correctly now. Time will tell. After that, I removed the scope on that rifle and put on a red dot sight.

Put a red dot sight on my Umarex Brodax as well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 12, 2022, 12:33:32 AM
Quote from: VinnyG on June 11, 2022, 01:03:03 AM
1) really good silencer printed in panty blue pla

2) pimped my hand pump

3) shot the chrony
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 12, 2022, 09:49:43 AM
Not sure I understand how folks shoot their chronographs.
I use mine to tune and check the tune on my guns. I've never put my chronograph more than 12" away from the muzzle of any gun and aim at the center of the "V". That window is like 8" wide and 16" tall. How can anyone not hit that window at a distance of 12" ?
If you need to know what speed and power that equates to at a further distance, there is very accurate software for that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 12, 2022, 10:03:00 AM
 I managed a flesh wound on mine, testing a friends Gamo Mach1 that scope was way out of adjustment and shooting erratically. one of these years I may make a shield for it :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on June 12, 2022, 10:52:20 AM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2022, 09:49:43 AM
Not sure I understand how folks shoot their chronographs.
They were most likely trying Gamo pellets for the very first time   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on June 12, 2022, 06:12:48 PM
Re-applied heavy duty thread lock only to the mounting screws on my Gamo Whisper Swarm. I kept applying the thread lock to the screws, but the way the stock is, the edges around the hole kept scraping it off, so I had to remove the stock from the barrel and squirt some directly into the holes. Hopefully I'll be able to check it next weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 12, 2022, 07:13:39 PM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2022, 09:49:43 AM
Not sure I understand how folks shoot their chronographs.
I use mine to tune and check the tune on my guns. I've never put my chronograph more than 12" away from the muzzle of any gun and aim at the center of the "V". That window is like 8" wide and 16" tall. How can anyone not hit that window at a distance of 12" ?
If you need to know what speed and power that equates to at a further distance, there is very accurate software for that.
You have to shoot pellets pretty low across my Caldwell to get them to register.  I hit mine a glancing shot while trying to find the optimum height.  Been pretty careful since then. :P

I shipped a spare springer back sight to a member who needed one yesterday.

I acquire merit. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 12, 2022, 07:46:38 PM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2022, 09:49:43 AM
Not sure I understand how folks shoot their chronographs.
I use mine to tune and check the tune on my guns. I've never put my chronograph more than 12" away from the muzzle of any gun and aim at the center of the "V". That window is like 8" wide and 16" tall. How can anyone not hit that window at a distance of 12" ?
If you need to know what speed and power that equates to at a further distance, there is very accurate software for that.

ill teach you sir:

use chrony 5m away cause logistics/lazyness
change moderator, go to sleep
wake up, forget to compensate POI change
shoot chrony, capacitors flying
solder capacitors back
fail
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 12, 2022, 07:54:11 PM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2022, 09:49:43 AM
Not sure I understand how folks shoot their chronographs.
I use mine to tune and check the tune on my guns. I've never put my chronograph more than 12" away from the muzzle of any gun and aim at the center of the "V". That window is like 8" wide and 16" tall. How can anyone not hit that window at a distance of 12" ?
If you need to know what speed and power that equates to at a further distance, there is very accurate software for that.

I did not either, until I clipped the top of a chronograph when trying a different tune and getting a lot of errors. Now when I chrono test I'm much more careful.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 13, 2022, 11:41:40 AM
 put a bit bigger/better scope on the Daisy 35 (rifled). 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 13, 2022, 06:01:02 PM
Trimmed some low hanging tree branches, getting one of my pesting stations ready for some 50 yard action. I always try to remember to get a visual of my line of aim before I start shooting when I use my chrony.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on June 14, 2022, 10:06:10 PM
I went to shoot Ol' Blue when I noticed the pivot pin was coming out, so I started to tap it back in and half of it just fell out the other side   ??? ???

(https://i.postimg.cc/2ySXZJ07/20220614-163238.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYGTdyKJ)

It wasn't hard to make a new one out of a drill bit which secures with a clip on each end.
(https://i.postimg.cc/NM4zLYk0/20220614-174743.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Kk1Ns6VX)

It'll do for now, but the clips I had on hand are a little small and I'd like to eventually make a better one with more substantial clips.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 14, 2022, 10:22:11 PM
 Left my Steam Punk .25 frankingun in the rain overnight, spent the morning drying things out  >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TorqueMaster on June 16, 2022, 03:23:09 AM
Printed and installed a fan blade for a yong heng type electric pump a while back.  It moves air in the right direction compared to the stock blade, (which just seems to create turbulence with its flat blades) but doesn't seem to keep the pump head much cooler.  I'm hoping it at least keeps the motor cooler...

Tonight I installed a homemade oring for the Avenger .22 bolt probe, printed using 95 durometer TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane).  Very tough material, stretchy enough, and abrasion resistant.  Since the Avenger uses 2 side-by-side in the same groove, I made one normal one, one that is like 2 normal ones stacked and siamesed together , and one that is like a single oring but stretched to double in height.  Installed the siamese since it seems the best design.  Slightly too fat -- it scrapes a bit when the bolt is fully retracted -- but going to try using it as is.  No big deal to tweak and reprint.

Also investigated why the same Avenger's trigger is so jekyll and hyde on me.  Sometimes it's about right, and sometimes it feels like it takes about twice the effort to fire.  Did a bit of reading and was prepared to put in some longer screws, but they don't seem to make much difference other than taking up some slack, and preventing the safety from functioning.  Polished/rounded the adjustment screw tip that contacts the "sear" -- might have helped some.  But I think the real issue is all the lateral slop in the trigger housing -- I could probably fit two 0.030" feeler gages in there!  I'm thinking brass washers to shim it up may be in order, but for now I q-tipped in some white lithium grease, which helped a lot.  I also removed the trigger spring which seems to do nothing but add about 10 oz to the pull, even when adjusted all the way out.  It's a LOT better now -- at about 19-20 ounces of pull I hear a little click, and barely an ounce later it fires.  Seems to be consistent now!  Safety still works.  Can't wait to try it out.

Pics of fan blade, and 3 printed oring types, and siamese double oring installed.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 16, 2022, 07:43:09 PM
VERY nice!

Love to see that kind of out-of-the-box thinking!!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: benji397 on June 16, 2022, 08:09:43 PM
Put a Crosman order together for quite a bit of Benjamin 392/397 spare parts while they're still available. Hard times a comin'.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 17, 2022, 02:57:21 AM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on June 16, 2022, 03:23:09 AM
Printed and installed a fan blade for a yong heng type electric pump a while back.  It moves air in the right direction compared to the stock blade, (which just seems to create turbulence with its flat blades) but doesn't seem to keep the pump head much cooler.  I'm hoping it at least keeps the motor cooler...

Tonight I installed a homemade oring for the Avenger .22 bolt probe, printed using 95 durometer TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane).  Very tough material, stretchy enough, and abrasion resistant.  Since the Avenger uses 2 side-by-side in the same groove, I made one normal one, one that is like 2 normal ones stacked and siamesed together , and one that is like a single oring but stretched to double in height.  Installed the siamese since it seems the best design.  Slightly too fat -- it scrapes a bit when the bolt is fully retracted -- but going to try using it as is.  No big deal to tweak and reprint.

Also investigated why the same Avenger's trigger is so jekyll and hyde on me.  Sometimes it's about right, and sometimes it feels like it takes about twice the effort to fire.  Did a bit of reading and was prepared to put in some longer screws, but they don't seem to make much difference other than taking up some slack, and preventing the safety from functioning.  Polished/rounded the adjustment screw tip that contacts the "sear" -- might have helped some.  But I think the real issue is all the lateral slop in the trigger housing -- I could probably fit two 0.030" feeler gages in there!  I'm thinking brass washers to shim it up may be in order, but for now I q-tipped in some white lithium grease, which helped a lot.  I also removed the trigger spring which seems to do nothing but add about 10 oz to the pull, even when adjusted all the way out.  It's a LOT better now -- at about 19-20 ounces of pull I hear a little click, and barely an ounce later it fires.  Seems to be consistent now!  Safety still works.  Can't wait to try it out.

Pics of fan blade, and 3 printed oring types, and siamese double oring installed.

 that's what im talking about

what brand tpu you recommend?
have you tried them on static/critical parts?

i may try a bstaley in tpu
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TorqueMaster on June 18, 2022, 01:36:15 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on June 16, 2022, 07:43:09 PM
VERY nice!

Love to see that kind of out-of-the-box thinking!!  ;D

Quote from: VinnyG on June 17, 2022, 02:57:21 AM

 that's what im talking about

what brand tpu you recommend?
have you tried them on static/critical parts?

i may try a bstaley in tpu

Thanks for the kind comments!

I may retry that fan blade again with steeper fins and see if any significant front end cooling happens.  I had better results with a small clip-on fan pointed at the head fins and air pipes.

This was a brand of TPU I'd never heard of called YOYI.  It was the first TPU I ever purchased, and it was giveaway cheap at the time, so I didn't care what color it was.  It works well.  I have since also used the micro center / inland TPU and it prints very clean, too.

These are the first orings I've printed.  I think I would stick with "perfectly round" storebought orings for static internals, but could try these in a pinch...

I'm not sure what bstaley is -- saw something about multiple orings inside a valve to stop bounce?  Seems like if it is a "rubber bumper" type situation, it could work well.  Shore 95 is pretty firm, there's softer out there if necessary.
FYI, when printing circular objects like these, it usually ends up with IDs smaller than designed, typically around one nozzle width (0.4mm) smaller than expected.  On really small parts like these orings, it's significant.  Supposed to be 2.5mm ID with 1.5mm thick rings, so 5.5mm OD.  As I recall, I designed it with a 3.0mm ID and 5.5mm OD and it printed out pretty close...close enough to use.  :)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TorqueMaster on June 18, 2022, 02:32:21 AM
The heat and humidity are "brutal" right now, but went out this windless evening to re-sight-in the .22 Avenger at 100 yards.  Worked on the trigger, swapped that bolt oring, re-zeroed the scope and removed some cant it previously had.  Still had to click about 40 right of mechanical center (it has about +/- 100 to give) which isn't ideal, but better than it was.  After fixing windage at 10 and then 50 yards, moved on to 100.  Before shooting any important groups, if the gun has sat for a while and may have regulator creep, I will sacrifice a shot to the Airgun Gods.  I felt jaunty and aimed it at my windage flag.  Ka-chow!  First two quick test groups looking good too!  One's about 1.25" ctc and the other 2.25"  Looking forward to trying for NUAH Master (5 shots, 1" ctc) with this setup.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 18, 2022, 08:40:40 AM
I was told the "Family Room" was not a "Gun Room"...  ::)
 So I packed up 7 of them in their cases and took them upstairs and put back under the bed.
Then I saw some I haven't shot in a while... so dug them out.
 Now there is 8 in the Family Room.... but 3 are pistols so they take up less space.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 18, 2022, 08:48:19 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 18, 2022, 08:40:40 AM
I was told the "Family Room" was not a "Gun Room"...  ::)
 So I packed up 7 of them in their cases and took them upstairs and put back under the bed.
Then I saw some I haven't shot in a while... so dug them out.
 Now there is 8 in the Family Room.... but 3 are pistols so they take up less space.  ;)

Hahaaa!!! Good job, Scott!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 18, 2022, 03:38:04 PM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on June 18, 2022, 01:36:15 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on June 16, 2022, 07:43:09 PM
VERY nice!

Love to see that kind of out-of-the-box thinking!!  ;D

Quote from: VinnyG on June 17, 2022, 02:57:21 AM

 that's what im talking about

what brand tpu you recommend?
have you tried them on static/critical parts?

i may try a bstaley in tpu

Thanks for the kind comments!

I may retry that fan blade again with steeper fins and see if any significant front end cooling happens.  I had better results with a small clip-on fan pointed at the head fins and air pipes.

This was a brand of TPU I'd never heard of called YOYI.  It was the first TPU I ever purchased, and it was giveaway cheap at the time, so I didn't care what color it was.  It works well.  I have since also used the micro center / inland TPU and it prints very clean, too.

These are the first orings I've printed.  I think I would stick with "perfectly round" storebought orings for static internals, but could try these in a pinch...

I'm not sure what bstaley is -- saw something about multiple orings inside a valve to stop bounce?  Seems like if it is a "rubber bumper" type situation, it could work well.  Shore 95 is pretty firm, there's softer out there if necessary.
FYI, when printing circular objects like these, it usually ends up with IDs smaller than designed, typically around one nozzle width (0.4mm) smaller than expected.  On really small parts like these orings, it's significant.  Supposed to be 2.5mm ID with 1.5mm thick rings, so 5.5mm OD.  As I recall, I designed it with a 3.0mm ID and 5.5mm OD and it printed out pretty close...close enough to use.  :)

you can fine tune this check out "horizontal expansion" in cura, -0.1mm should get close for small holes

also increasing resolution so moves are smoother

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 18, 2022, 03:58:09 PM
Quote from: VinnyG on June 18, 2022, 03:38:04 PM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on June 18, 2022, 01:36:15 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on June 16, 2022, 07:43:09 PM
VERY nice!

Love to see that kind of out-of-the-box thinking!!  ;D

Quote from: VinnyG on June 17, 2022, 02:57:21 AM

 that's what im talking about

what brand tpu you recommend?
have you tried them on static/critical parts?

i may try a bstaley in tpu

Thanks for the kind comments!

I may retry that fan blade again with steeper fins and see if any significant front end cooling happens.  I had better results with a small clip-on fan pointed at the head fins and air pipes.

This was a brand of TPU I'd never heard of called YOYI.  It was the first TPU I ever purchased, and it was giveaway cheap at the time, so I didn't care what color it was.  It works well.  I have since also used the micro center / inland TPU and it prints very clean, too.

These are the first orings I've printed.  I think I would stick with "perfectly round" storebought orings for static internals, but could try these in a pinch...

I'm not sure what bstaley is -- saw something about multiple orings inside a valve to stop bounce?  Seems like if it is a "rubber bumper" type situation, it could work well.  Shore 95 is pretty firm, there's softer out there if necessary.
FYI, when printing circular objects like these, it usually ends up with IDs smaller than designed, typically around one nozzle width (0.4mm) smaller than expected.  On really small parts like these orings, it's significant.  Supposed to be 2.5mm ID with 1.5mm thick rings, so 5.5mm OD.  As I recall, I designed it with a 3.0mm ID and 5.5mm OD and it printed out pretty close...close enough to use.  :)

you can fine tune this check out "horizontal expansion" in cura, -0.1mm should get close for small holes

also increasing resolution so moves are smoother


You avy  looks like a pederast on a prowl,  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 18, 2022, 06:44:57 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 18, 2022, 03:58:09 PM
Quote from: VinnyG on June 18, 2022, 03:38:04 PM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on June 18, 2022, 01:36:15 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on June 16, 2022, 07:43:09 PM
VERY nice!

Love to see that kind of out-of-the-box thinking!!  ;D

Quote from: VinnyG on June 17, 2022, 02:57:21 AM

 that's what im talking about

what brand tpu you recommend?
have you tried them on static/critical parts?

i may try a bstaley in tpu

Thanks for the kind comments!

I may retry that fan blade again with steeper fins and see if any significant front end cooling happens.  I had better results with a small clip-on fan pointed at the head fins and air pipes.

This was a brand of TPU I'd never heard of called YOYI.  It was the first TPU I ever purchased, and it was giveaway cheap at the time, so I didn't care what color it was.  It works well.  I have since also used the micro center / inland TPU and it prints very clean, too.

These are the first orings I've printed.  I think I would stick with "perfectly round" storebought orings for static internals, but could try these in a pinch...

I'm not sure what bstaley is -- saw something about multiple orings inside a valve to stop bounce?  Seems like if it is a "rubber bumper" type situation, it could work well.  Shore 95 is pretty firm, there's softer out there if necessary.
FYI, when printing circular objects like these, it usually ends up with IDs smaller than designed, typically around one nozzle width (0.4mm) smaller than expected.  On really small parts like these orings, it's significant.  Supposed to be 2.5mm ID with 1.5mm thick rings, so 5.5mm OD.  As I recall, I designed it with a 3.0mm ID and 5.5mm OD and it printed out pretty close...close enough to use.  :)

you can fine tune this check out "horizontal expansion" in cura, -0.1mm should get close for small holes

also increasing resolution so moves are smoother


You avy  looks like a pederast on a prowl,  :P

i assume it´s annoying you?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 18, 2022, 07:07:57 PM
No, it was unsettling  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 18, 2022, 07:10:52 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 18, 2022, 07:07:57 PM
No, it was unsettling  ;D

do you like it now?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 18, 2022, 07:15:27 PM
Pretty much  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on June 18, 2022, 07:41:56 PM
Just a touch less disturbing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on June 19, 2022, 12:13:26 AM
chrono'd outside in the dark with the fx chrono.

freaking LOVE this thing!!!!!

i regret waiting so long to get one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TorqueMaster on June 19, 2022, 04:40:26 AM
Quote from: VinnyG on June 18, 2022, 03:38:04 PM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on June 18, 2022, 01:36:15 AM
FYI, when printing circular objects like these, it usually ends up with IDs smaller than designed, typically around one nozzle width (0.4mm) smaller than expected.  On really small parts like these orings, it's significant.  Supposed to be 2.5mm ID with 1.5mm thick rings, so 5.5mm OD.  As I recall, I designed it with a 3.0mm ID and 5.5mm OD and it printed out pretty close...close enough to use.  :)

you can fine tune this check out "horizontal expansion" in cura, -0.1mm should get close for small holes

also increasing resolution so moves are smoother

Thanks for the tip.  Doing as you say would also affect the external dimensions by the same amount, which would be unacceptable.  I understand that more recent versions of Cura than I am running have offered a "hole horizontal expansion" which *probably* would work with no bad side effects.

It moves pretty smoothly, but I am curious what setting you are suggesting to make it smoother. I'm still running a stock 8?-bit board.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 19, 2022, 06:35:38 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on June 12, 2022, 10:52:20 AM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2022, 09:49:43 AM
Not sure I understand how folks shoot their chronographs.
They were most likely trying Gamo pellets for the very first time   ;D
LOL. That statement brings back memories of my first experience with a GAMO pellet sampler.    Matter of fact that experience is what turned me against ANYTHING with the GAMO name on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2022, 09:13:51 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 19, 2022, 06:35:38 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on June 12, 2022, 10:52:20 AM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2022, 09:49:43 AM
Not sure I understand how folks shoot their chronographs.
They were most likely trying Gamo pellets for the very first time   ;D
LOL. That statement brings back memories of my first experience with a GAMO pellet sampler.    Matter of fact that experience is what turned me against ANYTHING with the GAMO name on it.

You got off easy... I had a "Big Cat" and gave it away!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 19, 2022, 09:53:50 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2022, 09:13:51 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 19, 2022, 06:35:38 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on June 12, 2022, 10:52:20 AM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2022, 09:49:43 AM
Not sure I understand how folks shoot their chronographs.
They were most likely trying Gamo pellets for the very first time   ;D
LOL. That statement brings back memories of my first experience with a GAMO pellet sampler.    Matter of fact that experience is what turned me against ANYTHING with the GAMO name on it.

You got off easy... I had a "Big Cat" and gave it away!
I know there are many on our forum who sing praises to the GAMO springers. I've never owned one so I can't speak from personal experience only from the testimony of my friends.  It seems like my PB shooting friends that tried stepping into the "springer" hobby by going to the big box stores & purchasing GAMO rifles were not impressed.  Most did as you did Scott, they either sold them or gave them away.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 19, 2022, 09:57:59 AM
I would love to cast some slugs now that I've got some new pins for my .249-39, but rain again today. I was hoping the forecast was wrong, but there's been a steady mist for several hours now. I need to cast some more .25 wadcutters for my Bandit and return it to the 'low power' tune.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 19, 2022, 02:17:53 PM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on June 19, 2022, 04:40:26 AM
Quote from: VinnyG on June 18, 2022, 03:38:04 PM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on June 18, 2022, 01:36:15 AM
FYI, when printing circular objects like these, it usually ends up with IDs smaller than designed, typically around one nozzle width (0.4mm) smaller than expected.  On really small parts like these orings, it's significant.  Supposed to be 2.5mm ID with 1.5mm thick rings, so 5.5mm OD.  As I recall, I designed it with a 3.0mm ID and 5.5mm OD and it printed out pretty close...close enough to use.  :)

you can fine tune this check out "horizontal expansion" in cura, -0.1mm should get close for small holes

also increasing resolution so moves are smoother

Thanks for the tip.  Doing as you say would also affect the external dimensions by the same amount, which would be unacceptable.  I understand that more recent versions of Cura than I am running have offered a "hole horizontal expansion" which *probably* would work with no bad side effects.

It moves pretty smoothly, but I am curious what setting you are suggesting to make it smoother. I'm still running a stock 8?-bit board.


yeah increasing resolution on a 8bit board you may get stuttering, but if there´s no zits and round parts are smooth there´s no reason

i was using a 8 bit one till this week but on klipper it doesn´t matter really

Quote from: Spacebus on June 19, 2022, 09:57:59 AM
I would love to cast some slugs now that I've got some new pins for my .249-39, but rain again today. I was hoping the forecast was wrong, but there's been a steady mist for several hours now. I need to cast some more .25 wadcutters for my Bandit and return it to the 'low power' tune.

which weight your stormriders like? i am about to order a 22 grain semi-ogival die

this should give it 25.4fpe if my calculations are correct
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 19, 2022, 05:54:55 PM
Quote from: VinnyG on June 19, 2022, 02:17:53 PM


which weight your stormriders like? i am about to order a 22 grain semi-ogival die

this should give it 25.4fpe if my calculations are correct

I only shoot pellets out of the 'Rider. It has a choked barrel and I prefer to shoot slugs over 900 FPS. If I can't get my slugs going that fast I would rather shoot a heavier pellet at less velocity.

The slugs I want to cast are for my .25 caliber Eagle Claw. I have two .25 cal slug molds, two .25 cal pellet molds, a .22 pellet mold, and a .457 slug mold.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on June 19, 2022, 06:16:58 PM
Recieved a mystery Beeman springer today for my first project gun. Tested it and couldn't hit the broadside of a barn. Haha. Still, its a project for a reason. Managed to get it tore down and cleaned up the internals a bit. Didn't find anything broken or excessively worn. Rebuilt the trigger assembly, cleaned out the dirt and gunk, added fresh oil. Now just need to build a spring compressor so I finish assembly.

Till then, its a paint stripping party.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 19, 2022, 08:33:06 PM
printed this "rod and tube cutter for dremel" so i could cut squarely, it ain´t worth a @$%^ for cutting but "works" for grinding


added a twill matte cf tube to the rider´s free floating barrel
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2022, 09:06:46 PM
Tested the Norma pellets on the AR 2078B at 30 yards
That'll do pig... That'll do
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on June 20, 2022, 05:51:51 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2022, 09:06:46 PM
Tested the Norma pellets on the AR 2078B at 30 yards
That'll do pig... That'll do

It's donky.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2022, 06:41:11 AM
Quote from: Insanity on June 20, 2022, 05:51:51 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2022, 09:06:46 PM
Tested the Norma pellets on the AR 2078B at 30 yards
That'll do pig... That'll do

It's donky.
Charlotte's Web.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2022, 06:55:57 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2022, 06:41:11 AM
Quote from: Insanity on June 20, 2022, 05:51:51 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2022, 09:06:46 PM
Tested the Norma pellets on the AR 2078B at 30 yards
That'll do pig... That'll do

It's donky.
Charlotte's Web.

Actually... Babe

https://youtu.be/0zHmeTeLgMY?t=167


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2022, 07:04:14 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2022, 06:55:57 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2022, 06:41:11 AM
Quote from: Insanity on June 20, 2022, 05:51:51 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2022, 09:06:46 PM
Tested the Norma pellets on the AR 2078B at 30 yards
That'll do pig... That'll do

It's donky.
Charlotte's Web.

Actually... Babe

https://youtu.be/0zHmeTeLgMY?t=167

Yeah, I remember now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 20, 2022, 09:06:44 AM
Quote from: Insanity on June 20, 2022, 05:51:51 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 19, 2022, 09:06:46 PM
Tested the Norma pellets on the AR 2078B at 30 yards
That'll do pig... That'll do

It's donky.

That's from Shrek, a parody of the line from Babe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 20, 2022, 09:49:35 AM
Airgun related?
Well, I'm trying to get a little shooting in before the easy bake oven comes on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on June 20, 2022, 02:03:15 PM
Blasted a scary centipede on my shower curtain to bits using a Bug-A-Salt insect gun at point-blank range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on June 20, 2022, 02:47:34 PM
Swapped grips on my new Springfield Armory Colt 1911 mil-spec with the Punisher grips on my Crosman Stinger P311 airsoft cougar cave bug buster.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/bk1jfs.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmbk1jfsj)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/bcXa7G.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmbcXa7Gj)
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on June 20, 2022, 03:34:30 PM
Tuned the trigger assembly on my mystery Beeman rifle, which I now know is a Beeman SS 1000 T.
Smoothed out the sliding surfaces for a smoother pull. Fixed the loose two-stage adjustment screws with a little thread lock. Trigger breaks nice, smooth and crisp now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2022, 05:47:25 PM
Leonard....
 Isn't the P311 an airsoft gun that is forbidden here by the rules?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 20, 2022, 09:54:21 PM
Took the bStaley mod out of the Gen I .25 Marauder.
With the aluminum air tube and lightweight hammer I am having a difficult time tuning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on June 20, 2022, 10:54:56 PM
Mounted and sighted in the scope of my new bride's Hw30. It's for our trip next week to our new (to us) home in Mammoth Spring Arkansas. I'm bringing my peep sighted Hw30 and scoped Hw50 for fun too. I can't wait to be able to shoot on my own property! Long Island NY stinks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2022, 11:26:01 PM
Quote from: Bayman on June 20, 2022, 10:54:56 PM
...I can't wait to be able to shoot on my own property! Long Island NY stinks.

I'm proud for you Ron, I can't imagine living somewhere where I couldn't shoot my air pistols and rifles, PB pistols, PB rifles, or shotguns. I'm realize how blessed I am being able to do all of the above right out my door.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: K.O. on June 21, 2022, 02:22:01 AM
dug out the die grinder, fired up compressor, fixed 94 5 speed Stepside's exhaust...so could get 2x4s but more important  a one inch dowel and sandpaper... dowel to sand Remmy 513T stock...barrel channel needs to fit Icon .22 air tank...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 22, 2022, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on June 20, 2022, 11:26:01 PM
Quote from: Bayman on June 20, 2022, 10:54:56 PM
...I can't wait to be able to shoot on my own property! Long Island NY stinks.

I'm proud for you Ron, I can't imagine living somewhere where I couldn't shoot my air pistols and rifles, PB pistols, PB rifles, or shotguns. I'm realize how blessed I am being able to do all of the above right out my door.

+1  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 23, 2022, 09:59:49 AM
  Resighted scope on the 362. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on June 23, 2022, 11:15:06 AM
Tried locating an iron sight I could throw on my Beeman project rifle. That ported barrel really makes it hard. I may have to get some metalic filament for my 3D printer and make my own.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JFNZ on June 24, 2022, 03:58:24 AM
Found a spare 30min to shoot a few 25m groups today, enjoying the old Hammerli 850.

I’m considering buying a basic Hawke Vantage 4-16x44 SF to replace the banged up old Leapers on the 850 currently, does anyone have any better recommendations around the $300USD price range?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on June 24, 2022, 06:31:30 PM
I shot two chippers.  I was surprised the second one showed so quickly after the first.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mwgm2020 on June 24, 2022, 06:35:22 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on June 23, 2022, 11:15:06 AM
Tried locating an iron sight I could throw on my Beeman project rifle. That ported barrel really makes it hard. I may have to get some metalic filament for my 3D printer and make my own.

Matt, check out See All Open Sights.   https://www.seeallopensight.com/ (https://www.seeallopensight.com/) They work really well, and they are still giving 40% off on their website.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on June 24, 2022, 08:18:27 PM
Quote from: mwgm2020 on June 24, 2022, 06:35:22 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on June 23, 2022, 11:15:06 AM
Tried locating an iron sight I could throw on my Beeman project rifle. That ported barrel really makes it hard. I may have to get some metalic filament for my 3D printer and make my own.

Matt, check out See All Open Sights.   https://www.seeallopensight.com/ (https://www.seeallopensight.com/) They work really well, and they are still giving 40% off on their website.

Thanks. Very cool. Its a sight that uses the inherent paralax of a convex lens to keep the retical centered. While I might get that for my Umarex Fusion, which lacks the option for a front sight, I'm really looking for something more early 1900s for this project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 24, 2022, 10:49:10 PM
Was in Walmart this evening.
Old Mother Hubbard's pellet cupboard was bare.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on June 25, 2022, 01:07:46 AM
Quote from: avator on June 24, 2022, 10:49:10 PM
Was in Walmart this evening.
Old Mother Hubbard's pellet cupboard was bare.

The wally worlds here are the same, what few offerings they had wasn't even worth buying.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 25, 2022, 02:50:31 PM
 After a 2 day dilemma of my cell carrier trying to switch over my new phone, I now have a working phone, my old one was so old it would shut down on them while trying to transfer data, so I had to add my contacts manually.
 Right after that I added GTA and my hunting and ballistic apps, I avoided the temptation to try all the other cool apps :)
Might be posting more pictures and videos now ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on June 25, 2022, 04:09:27 PM
Stripped the old paint off my Beeman SS1000T. Its actually starting to look like a nice airgun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on June 25, 2022, 04:56:02 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 25, 2022, 02:50:31 PM
After a 2 day dilemma of my cell carrier trying to switch over my new phone, I now have a working phone, my old one was so old it would shut down on them while trying to transfer data, so I had to add my contacts manually.
 Right after that I added GTA and my hunting and ballistic apps, I avoided the temptation to try all the other cool apps :)
Might be posting more pictures and videos now ;)

Really digging the new avatar!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on June 25, 2022, 07:33:21 PM
Polished the barrel on my HW35E.  This gun was scary accurate when I got it, slightly less so for the last few months.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 25, 2022, 10:55:19 PM
Quote from: bouddha on June 25, 2022, 07:33:21 PM
Polished the barrel on my HW35E.  This gun was scary accurate when I got it, slightly less so for the last few months.


Been looking at that AG lately.

What caliber is yours, sir?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on June 26, 2022, 12:17:13 PM
Rick, mine's a .177.  Great gun...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 26, 2022, 01:26:18 PM
Very nice wood, Mr. John 👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 26, 2022, 06:10:27 PM
  Tore metal Daisy 860 down again trying to get it to take air... :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on June 26, 2022, 08:20:29 PM
Rick67~

It's shooting better after I cleaned & lightly polished the barrel.  Here's a target with shots #6-11.  I still have a muzzle weight to try, and I might try bedding the action.  Pellets are QYS Training.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 26, 2022, 09:05:39 PM
Quote from: bouddha on June 26, 2022, 08:20:29 PM
Rick67~

It's shooting better after I cleaned & lightly polished the barrel.  Here's a target with shots #6-11.  I still have a muzzle weight to try, and I might try bedding the action.  Pellets are QYS Training.


Fantastic!

For me, it’s the handsomest HW springer 🤗
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 26, 2022, 10:06:56 PM
 A friend called last night, asked to borrow an air rifle as they had a bunny issue in the garden, said he would stop by today and pick one up as he had a few too many when he called.
 This morning I grabbed an almost NIB Ruger Silent Hawk and some CPHP .177 to see if it was still a sweet shooter, several shots in I decided to check the screws , and the nut behind the trigger, as I have not shot a springer in ages. The screws were loose so I cleaned them and applied some Vibra-Tite to them and while I was at it gave it the Tune in a Tube treatment.
 Switched ammo to the old Winnie Hollow points and was getting dime size groups at 20 yards, so moved out to 40 yards and gave it a shot at a NUAH target,  :o Got the bull dead center but low, not bad for a PCP shooter ;) Winds were gusty to 25 right to left, Top and side holes were from checking my dope on the Steam Punk, that I spent the rest of the afternoon shooting probably a good 100 shots before I decided it needs air and I needed a nap :) before grilling supper.
 BTW I still am waiting on my friend to remember he wanted to kill the wabbit  ;D 8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8624)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8623)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8625)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Howdy9 on June 27, 2022, 12:35:13 AM
Worked on my Crosman 760A receiver. Removed all the burs and casting lines for a nice smooth blend. Also bent it back where the safety button is. Someone took it apart and pried it open at that spot and bent it in the process, was a big gap. Also got some paint for it. Flat black for the barrel and satin black for receiver (they didn't have semi gloss) and pump tube.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on June 29, 2022, 07:38:15 PM
Got the muzzle weight mounted...only shot one target so far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 29, 2022, 08:15:48 PM
 Remembered to grab a fill probe to fill my .25 Vectis at work, remembered to do it  :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on June 29, 2022, 08:45:59 PM
Tried tracking down a new spring for my Beeman Sportsman SS1000T with no real luck. I found a listing for one That I think would work on @#$%^.com, but they're out of stock.

At least they have the iron sight I want, so I'll order that for now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on June 30, 2022, 09:30:07 AM
Quote from: Howdy9 on June 27, 2022, 12:35:13 AM
Worked on my Crosman 760A receiver. Removed all the burs and casting lines for a nice smooth blend. Also bent it back where the safety button is. Someone took it apart and pried it open at that spot and bent it in the process, was a big gap. Also got some paint for it. Flat black for the barrel and satin black for receiver (they didn't have semi gloss) and pump tube.
  I use Rustoleum Gloss black on the 760 receivers. Let dry completely, then rub with Rem-Oil. Looks factory. I blue all the other steel parts with B/C Perma-Blu. Here's a pic of a 760 Powermaster variant 2 from October 1973 I fully restored for a friend that gave me a VGC Chinese B3-3 as payment.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/P7je12.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmP7je12j)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on June 30, 2022, 05:12:52 PM
Got impatient so I threw my Beeman Sportsman SS1000T back together to test it out with the old cut down spring. No, I did not use a spring compressor. No, I will not tell you how I actually did it for safety and legal reasons.

Anyways, I lubed the seal with some white moly grease I have on hand for other hobbies. Once I got the the trigger, spring, and tube all re-assembled, I decided to test it to make sure everything worked smoothly before I finished assembly. Cocked it, did not load, sat it loose in my lap and pulled the trigger. First, it is a very sensitive trigger after my little modifications, so it was very smooth and quick. Second, I apparently used too much grease on the plunger seal. My kid's water table got a nice half dollar size spray of white moly grease on it. lol. No damage done, but a nice reminder about pointing guns in safe directions. Anyways, I dry fired it a few more times to get any more excess grease out. I now have a lubed barrel. haha.

To finish, I got the stock and scope mounted and took it out for a quick zeroing session. Did not take my shooting table as I intended this to just be a few pellets to check the aim. (Yeah, right!) All I took was my shooting chair to act as a quick shooters rest and sat on the ground. At 10 M I was getting a 3 inch group. Keep in mind, I'm not the best shot at the  best of times and this was not my best positioning.

For my target, I chose to use some packing paper from when we moved house. The movers left a ton of it unused and since they charged us for it, we kept it. I slapped a couple of high-vis bullseyes on the sheet and hung it on my gallery.

I used the bottom target at 10m and the others at 25 m using the chair as the rest. Didn't do too bad. The first one went wild but I blame the barrel being full of excess grease. A few more shots cleared it out. The first group, down and right of the target was before I adjusted the scope. The shots on target were after. As you can see, about 3 inches. So I moved back out to 25 to try. Took aim and the first few also went wild, until I remembered this scope has paralax adjustment and a zoom. Set those and was hitting the target. Again, the large grouping was on me more than the gun. At least I managed to drill dead center at least once. The left side I tried doing different positions, but it was just too loose. So after a few more shots plinking at the spinners visable, I called it. (A few shots to zero, HA!)

Now for the punchline. I get back inside and start to put the gun away when I realize that I forgot to tighten down the front scope mount! You have NO idea how tempted I was to get back out there and try again, but the sun was just too much. Still, it was fun testing it out. Can't wait to try it with an uncut spring and iron sights!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 30, 2022, 07:17:04 PM
I shot all of the pistols and the FWB601.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 02, 2022, 08:21:18 PM
My Buck Rail 13XX scope intermount came today.  I wrapped some 400 grit sandpaper around a barrel and proceeded to sand the contour of the mount clamp to fit the larger barrel of a Crosman 1400.  After about twenty minutes of careful sanding and trial fitting I assembled the modified mounts on the barrel.  I clamped on a 2-7X32 Winchester scope on a UTG one piece mount and tightened it all up.  It looks good and feels really solid.  I might add a little Cyanoacrylate glue if it exhibits any tendency to move.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 02, 2022, 10:22:30 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 02, 2022, 08:21:18 PM
My Buck Rail 13XX scope intermount came today.  I wrapped some 400 grit sandpaper around a barrel and proceeded to sand the contour of the mount clamp to fit the larger barrel of a Crosman 1400.  After about twenty minutes of careful sanding and trial fitting I assembled the modified mounts on the barrel.  I clamped on a 2-7X32 Winchester scope on a UTG one piece mount and tightened it all up.  It looks good and feels really solid.  I might add a little Cyanoacrylate glue if it exhibits any tendency to move.


Looking good!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 03, 2022, 09:38:33 AM
Actually a little after 11:30 last night. Intercom went off. Father says there's a "big mean woman" of a raccoon under the feeders.
Neighbors 2 houses over have a 2 yr old rescue German Shepard that would go after it.
Can't have that, he needed to go.
I arranged his departure :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 03, 2022, 09:51:34 AM
 Follow up from yesterday , spotted a young woodchuck by my shooting shed, my first encounter was point blank under 5 yards, but was unsure of the holdover at such close range, and I was only armed with a .177 PP700, so I will switch up to a bigger bore today and continue the hunt in the hunting gate.
 Now what big bore to use,.25 Hatsan Vectis, Bull Boss, Diana Outlaw, or .30 AEA Challenger 24" , or one of the many .22's on hand. ??? Maybe put their names in a hat and pick a winner.  ;D

 BTW I now know the holds for the PP700  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on July 03, 2022, 10:30:26 AM
Waiting on the weather to let up enough to sight in the ATN scope I purchased from Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) yesterday. The Umarex Origin .25 is the lucky recipient of the scope. The rats have destroyed my fruit and have started on vehicles again.  A night time bait station is in the construction process to resolve this problem.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on July 03, 2022, 01:49:08 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on July 03, 2022, 10:30:26 AM
Waiting on the weather to let up enough to sight in the ATN scope I purchased from Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) yesterday. The Umarex Origin .25 is the lucky recipient of the scope. The rats have destroyed my fruit and have started on vehicles again.  A night time bait station is in the construction process to resolve this problem.

Put it on the Hammer, let those vermin know you mean business!   :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on July 03, 2022, 01:56:29 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on July 03, 2022, 01:49:08 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on July 03, 2022, 10:30:26 AM
Waiting on the weather to let up enough to sight in the ATN scope I purchased from Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) yesterday. The Umarex Origin .25 is the lucky recipient of the scope. The rats have destroyed my fruit and have started on vehicles again.  A night time bait station is in the construction process to resolve this problem.

Put it on the Hammer, let those vermin know you mean business!   :P

With my luck the entire bait station would go with the rat into the next county.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 04, 2022, 12:36:58 AM
Emptied the Co2 left in both my Co2 rifles and repainted a bunch of my steel targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 04, 2022, 11:41:32 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on July 04, 2022, 12:36:58 AM
Emptied the Co2 left in both my Co2 rifles and repainted a bunch of my steel targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 04, 2022, 11:43:56 AM
Just recently started using white in addition or in contrast. I like it.
The black target on the door at 35 meters is going to be shot at with my Parrus with fiber optic open sights. Should light up good.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 04, 2022, 06:25:19 PM
Swapped scopes between my 30 cal aea challenger and my 22 brod yesterday. Trying to get the brod out to a100 yards with the h&n .218 21gr slugs. Started the process today at 32 yards. The scope I had on it was a great scope, it's a bushnell 2.5-10x44 nitro ffp moa but the reticle is a touch small and I was having a hard time. I traded it out with a vector marksman ffp 4-16x44. I realistically plan on using the challenger under 75 yards anyways so I think the swap will be beneficial to both rifles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 04, 2022, 06:30:19 PM
 Adjusted the trigger on my .22 Dragonfly MK2, it now shoots when trigger is pulled, and hits the mark every time with AA 16 gr, and CPHP, do I need to test more ammo, no , but I will in time just to see what it may not like.
 Rain has put outdoor shooting to a halt ATM.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sean on July 04, 2022, 07:13:17 PM
I shot my 1322 and searched high and low online for a leshiy classic!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 04, 2022, 10:46:08 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on July 04, 2022, 12:36:58 AM
Emptied the Co2 left in both my Co2 rifles and repainted a bunch of my steel targets.
Quote from: Jshooter71 on July 04, 2022, 11:43:56 AM
Just recently started using white in addition or in contrast. I like it.
The black target on the door at 35 meters is going to be shot at with my Parrus with fiber optic open sights. Should light up good.  8)


Good looking range you've developed there brother.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 04, 2022, 11:50:37 PM
tried making this jig for cutting lead wire
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2316902 (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2316902)

failed, broke a titanium drill bit trying to drill the knife blade

maybe i´ll do do something different with pruning pliers
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 05, 2022, 01:03:43 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 04, 2022, 10:46:08 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on July 04, 2022, 12:36:58 AM
Emptied the Co2 left in both my Co2 rifles and repainted a bunch of my steel targets.
Quote from: Jshooter71 on July 04, 2022, 11:43:56 AM
Just recently started using white in addition or in contrast. I like it.
The black target on the door at 35 meters is going to be shot at with my Parrus with fiber optic open sights. Should light up good.  8)

Good looking range you've developed there brother.

Thank you, Brother Dan!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 05, 2022, 03:54:31 PM
Decided to try self emulation by way of sun exposure while testing different pellets in my Beeeman Sportsman.
The Gamo Tomahawks seem to do slightly better than the rest.
Testing was done at 25m in a hunid 91F. No wind. 10 pellets of each.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on July 05, 2022, 08:33:21 PM
Put an aArcher's muzzle break on my HW50S  .177 caliber.  They're a lot cheaper than HW breaks, and have two grub screws.  May be a few days before I can test its effect on accuracy, the one I put on the HW35E seemed to help.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 05, 2022, 10:44:05 PM
Quote from:  link=topic=148550.msg156344586#msg156344586 date=1657047271
Decided to try self emulation by way of sun exposure while testing different pellets in my Beeeman Sportsman.
The Gamo Tomahawks seem to do slightly better than the rest.
Testing was done at 25m in a hunid 91F. No wind. 10 pellets of each.
I think you’ve stumbled upon a Freudian truth!  Self emulation: to imitate oneself.  I’ve successfully imitated an adult once or twice but never myself!  Perhaps we’re all going about this the wrong way.  Rather than BE ourselves we should just emulate ourselves! Much easier! ;D

Nice shooting with the tomahawks too.

Don’t mind me.  I ain’t entirely right in the head.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 05, 2022, 10:50:29 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 05, 2022, 10:44:05 PM
Quote from:  link=topic=148550.msg156344586#msg156344586 date=1657047271
Decided to try self emulation by way of sun exposure while testing different pellets in my Beeeman Sportsman.
The Gamo Tomahawks seem to do slightly better than the rest.
Testing was done at 25m in a hunid 91F. No wind. 10 pellets of each.
I think you’ve stumbled upon a Freudian truth!  Self emulation: to imitate oneself.  I’ve successfully imitated an adult once or twice but never myself!  Perhaps we’re all going about this the wrong way.  Rather than BE ourselves we should just emulate ourselves! Much easier! ;D

Nice shooting with the tomahawks too.

Don’t mind me.  I ain’t entirely right in the head.  :o

*Immolation
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on July 06, 2022, 02:05:25 AM
"Don’t mind me.  I ain’t entirely right in the head. "
 
I think I like that phrase.   Mind if I use it?

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 06, 2022, 12:59:35 PM
Quote from: bouddha on July 05, 2022, 08:33:21 PM
Put an aArcher's muzzle break on my HW50S  .177 caliber.  They're a lot cheaper than HW breaks, and have two grub screws.  May be a few days before I can test its effect on accuracy, the one I put on the HW35E seemed to help.

Hey bouddha, is that the one listed for 15mm diameter barrels?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on July 06, 2022, 03:01:18 PM
Shot a 50” Target
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 06, 2022, 03:36:00 PM
Tried to shoot the 362 but, it's just too hot out there.
Got a good bit of the shooting deck cleaned up and organized.
It's a very old lean to and the tin roof leaks so we hung a heavy tarp to the under side of the rafters. Now any leakage runs to the edge and off the deck. It also keeps the bore bee drillings off of everything.
The roof over the mancave itself does not leak.. just the deck roof.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 06, 2022, 06:05:52 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on July 06, 2022, 02:05:25 AM
"Don’t mind me.  I ain’t entirely right in the head. "
 
I think I like that phrase.   Mind if I use it?


Be my guest!

I think I got that from either Robert Louis Taylor or Larry the cable guy.

I feel more like I do now than I did a while ago! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bouddha on July 06, 2022, 07:06:25 PM
Scott, that's the one.  I bought a couple, put the other on the HW35E.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 06, 2022, 08:13:04 PM
printed this little stand
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TorqueMaster on July 07, 2022, 04:18:18 AM
Bloody hot outside, so working on Avenger improvements.   The stock rear shroud bushing is lame -- plastic, and the single grub screw securing it to the barrel is threaded through (and mostly stripped out) plastic.  And the tiny (M2?) screw securing the shroud to the bushing...also mostly stripped out plastic.  I have no problem with plastic parts, but the machine screws threaded into it just don't work well. 

Not wanting to blow the dough on an aluminum threaded aftermarket part, I designed a plastic one with metal inserts (#6 nuts).  Fits better than stock -- flush against the receiver, fits the barrel snugly, an extra grub screw holds it to tighter to the barrel, fits the shroud snugly, and an extra screw holds the shroud to the bushing. 

Next up is a shroud/reservoir band for the muzzle, and then it should all be pretty tight.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 07, 2022, 09:40:50 AM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on July 07, 2022, 04:18:18 AM
Bloody hot outside, so working on Avenger improvements.   The stock rear shroud bushing is lame -- plastic, and the single grub screw securing it to the barrel is threaded through (and mostly stripped out) plastic.  And the tiny (M2?) screw securing the shroud to the bushing...also mostly stripped out plastic.  I have no problem with plastic parts, but the machine screws threaded into it just don't work well. 

Not wanting to blow the dough on an aluminum threaded aftermarket part, I designed a plastic one with metal inserts (#6 nuts).  Fits better than stock -- flush against the receiver, fits the barrel snugly, an extra grub screw holds it to tighter to the barrel, fits the shroud snugly, and an extra screw holds the shroud to the bushing. 

Next up is a shroud/reservoir band for the muzzle, and then it should all be pretty tight.
tinkercad crew checking in  :D

nice one Bob, what kind of infill/pattern you using? i like cubic myself but afraid it'd amplify vibrations
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 07, 2022, 06:05:29 PM
Hauled the camper and 5 beautiful ladies and my amazing wife down to Ft. Lorime OH for the annual "Ho down"...
How is that airgun related?
 Old Gals on the bottle made me bring out the old 'Dan model F tethered to a HPA bottle when I got home.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 07, 2022, 07:29:19 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 07, 2022, 06:05:29 PM
Hauled the camper and 5 beautiful ladies and my amazing wife down to Ft. Lorime OH for the annual "Ho down"...
How is that airgun related?
 Old Gals on the bottle made me bring out the old 'Dan model F tethered to a HPA bottle when I got home.

You drove past a quarry I service doing that. Its known for the quilted rock.

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/56135 (https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/56135)

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Quilted+Rock/@40.5451964,-84.6569703,15z/data= (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Quilted+Rock/@40.5451964,-84.6569703,15z/data=)!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8aeb011c813c9c06!8m2!3d40.5451964!4d-84.6569703
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 07, 2022, 08:54:46 PM
made this thing for cutting lead wire
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TorqueMaster on July 08, 2022, 02:50:19 AM
Quote from: VinnyG on July 07, 2022, 09:40:50 AM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on July 07, 2022, 04:18:18 AM
Bloody hot outside, so working on Avenger improvements.   The stock rear shroud bushing is lame -- plastic, and the single grub screw securing it to the barrel is threaded through (and mostly stripped out) plastic.  And the tiny (M2?) screw securing the shroud to the bushing...also mostly stripped out plastic.  I have no problem with plastic parts, but the machine screws threaded into it just don't work well. 

Not wanting to blow the dough on an aluminum threaded aftermarket part, I designed a plastic one with metal inserts (#6 nuts).  Fits better than stock -- flush against the receiver, fits the barrel snugly, an extra grub screw holds it to tighter to the barrel, fits the shroud snugly, and an extra screw holds the shroud to the bushing. 

Next up is a shroud/reservoir band for the muzzle, and then it should all be pretty tight.
tinkercad crew checking in  :D

nice one Bob, what kind of infill/pattern you using? i like cubic myself but afraid it'd amplify vibrations

Tinkercad it is!  Thanks.
For functional parts, I usually use 100% fill.  If I do use infill, I usually use cubic as well, for its strength in all directions.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on July 08, 2022, 02:55:20 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 07, 2022, 06:05:29 PM
Hauled the camper and 5 beautiful ladies and my amazing wife down to Ft. Lorime OH for the annual "Ho down"...
How is that airgun related?
 Old Gals on the bottle made me bring out the old 'Dan model F tethered to a HPA bottle when I got home.

Oh man....

You're living the dream !

5 beautiful ladies AND a model F !!!!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TorqueMaster on July 08, 2022, 03:04:27 AM
Quote from: VinnyG on July 07, 2022, 08:54:46 PM
made this thing for cutting lead wire

I figure it must be some sort of shear for cutting the pieces to exact, consistent lengths, ideally adjustable, but the design baffles me.  Is that a tabletop clamp?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 08, 2022, 08:36:47 AM
its a prune plier, cuts square
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Howdy9 on July 09, 2022, 09:25:26 PM
Finally got the barrel and pump tube painted on one of my 760's, I think they look good. The receiver I painted last weekend is another story. Glad I'm better at mechanical stuff or nothing would work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 11, 2022, 01:33:16 PM
    I have had bits and pieces of a Crosman 760 Clip since last fall, 
 stuff my buddy had found at a yard sale.
      Had to send for a barrel support, and a fellow member came up with a clip for me.

   Got it all together today and scoped and sighted in. 
 Has the rifled M4 barrel, an LDC and a Tasco scope.. ;D ;D 8)
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 11, 2022, 01:58:04 PM
Shot my 8th woodchuck so far this year and it's only early July.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: x3baddad on July 11, 2022, 05:28:32 PM
Returned a Hatsan mod 25 sc qe  pure junk would not c0ck reliably, and good reminder NO Hatsan ever again
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on July 11, 2022, 06:36:18 PM
Recieved from Daisy two cases for Winchester Model 11 co2 BB 1911 pistols.. Put my KWC Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec co2 BB pistol from PA. in one and in the other my refurb Umarex Legends 1911A1 co2BB from EBay. Don't know who made it, made in China. Slightly different than a KWC and KWC mags. want fit.

I had another one of these cases that came with my made in Japan refurb Daisy Model 11A1 co2 BB 1911 replica from EBay.

The cases have form fitted places in the foam for the gun, two co2 carts and a round tin of BB's. I filled with Air Venturi BB's two empty Gamo pellet tin with clear plastic tops and ASG co2 carts. The Umarex Legends 1911A1 has a knob like extention at the bottom of the mag. so I had to remove a little foam for it to fit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on July 11, 2022, 08:57:16 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 11, 2022, 01:58:04 PM
Shot my 8th woodchuck so far this year and it's only early July.

Shazam !   
Very Good Shooting Steve. 
You're really racking up the woodchucks. 
Those are some real tough critters to put down.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SteveP-52 on July 11, 2022, 10:32:30 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on July 11, 2022, 08:57:16 PM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 11, 2022, 01:58:04 PM
Shot my 8th woodchuck so far this year and it's only early July.

Shazam !   
Very Good Shooting Steve. 
You're really racking up the woodchucks. 
Those are some real tough critters to put down.

Best Wishes - Tom

Thank you, sir. .25 caliber PCP makes it a touch easier...lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on July 12, 2022, 12:09:24 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on July 11, 2022, 01:58:04 PM
Shot my 8th woodchuck so far this year and it's only early July.

Keep up the good work Steve  ;)

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on July 13, 2022, 02:45:19 PM
Repaired a cracked buttstock mounting ear on a Crosman 2100.
Completed reseal and reassembly.........Shoots great! and, no stock wiggle!

Asle machined a couple old style Daisy 880 exhaust valves.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 13, 2022, 05:47:57 PM
Cracked open the box on a brand new Seneca Dragonfly MK2 on my lunch break and got a quick look at it.
We'll linger longer with it after work...  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 13, 2022, 08:15:54 PM
Designed and 3D printed a prototype globe front sight for my Beeman Sportsman project. I had to print it off at work over night so I'll see how it turned out in the morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mav72 on July 14, 2022, 04:48:03 AM
Finally put a proper front sight on my pink modded stubby plastic fantastic crosman 760...

After all these years, I think it’s done... lol  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 14, 2022, 05:19:10 PM
3D printed a front globe sight for my Beeman Sportsman. Came out real nice. Can't wait to do a fit test whan I get home from work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TorqueMaster on July 14, 2022, 05:39:28 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 14, 2022, 05:19:10 PM
3D printed a front globe sight for my Beeman Sportsman. Came out real nice. Can't wait to do a fit test whan I get home from work.

Looks good!  Does that knurled edge unscrew or is it for looks?

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 14, 2022, 06:33:37 PM
 Working on/playing around with a Steel Storm..... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 14, 2022, 07:46:29 PM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on July 14, 2022, 05:39:28 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 14, 2022, 05:19:10 PM
3D printed a front globe sight for my Beeman Sportsman. Came out real nice. Can't wait to do a fit test whan I get home from work.

Looks good!  Does that knurled edge unscrew or is it for looks?

It unscrews so you can change out the inserts. I only have 4 right now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TorqueMaster on July 15, 2022, 01:33:30 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 14, 2022, 07:46:29 PM
Quote from: TorqueMaster on July 14, 2022, 05:39:28 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 14, 2022, 05:19:10 PM
3D printed a front globe sight for my Beeman Sportsman. Came out real nice. Can't wait to do a fit test whan I get home from work.

Looks good!  Does that knurled edge unscrew or is it for looks?

It unscrews so you can change out the inserts. I only have 4 right now.

Very nice.  The hard part's done, different inserts are cake.  And quick to print!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2022, 09:55:16 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 14, 2022, 05:19:10 PM
3D printed a front globe sight for my Beeman Sportsman. Came out real nice. Can't wait to do a fit test whan I get home from work.


COOL!
One of these days I need to get myself a 3D printer...  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on July 15, 2022, 10:09:18 AM
I tried the 3D printing thing and all I got was D D D.
Maybe I am missing something?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 15, 2022, 10:14:02 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on July 15, 2022, 10:09:18 AM
I tried the 3D printing thing and all I got was D D D.
Maybe I am missing something?
Maybe if you turn off caps and bold....  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 15, 2022, 11:55:16 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2022, 09:55:16 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 14, 2022, 05:19:10 PM
3D printed a front globe sight for my Beeman Sportsman. Came out real nice. Can't wait to do a fit test when I get home from work.


COOL!
One of these days I need to get myself a 3D printer...  ::)

They do come in handy for prototyping. Instead of spending $$$$$$ on machined parts and wait for them to ship, you can throw it on a printer and have it done in 30 minutes and ready to fit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 15, 2022, 12:26:26 PM
Why buy a 3D printer?  I know three nerds that own them and they are always eager to show them off! 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on July 15, 2022, 12:51:09 PM
Definitely having a couple of friends with a 3-D printer is an even simpler way to do it.

3D print tech is way more reliable than I ever expected.   My background is not in any kind of engineering or manufacturing so for me to be able to dabble in design and prototyping without having to involve and pay and wait for other people is a small miracle.  When I got the printer I expected it to be useful but I did not realize how entertaining and engaging it would be to design and test and print.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 15, 2022, 02:43:12 PM
it is entertaining in the beginning yeah  :'(


BANDIT1911


printed upside down and painted, feels a bit too small tbh
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 16, 2022, 07:22:24 PM
Re-stuffed my front bench rest bag. Was getting a little flat so I added more of my patented aluminized ribbon stuffing to bulk it up a bit. Its MUCH more supportive now. Was just too hot to go out testing it today. Hopefully I'll get the chance tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on July 16, 2022, 07:32:52 PM
Messing around with new to me evanix rex and Rex p.  You can cock these for either high or low power so I was trying the low power out - the pistol shot an 82 grain slug in the mid-500’s fps range at the low power setting.  Uses about half as much air per shot and much quiter obviously.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 17, 2022, 02:58:30 AM
Shot a few pellets out of a couple AGs.  Started straightening up the shop.  Seems like it's in a perpetual state of disarray to one degree or another.  I'm thankful that I even have a shop to get messy. 🙏🏼👊🏼😆
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on July 17, 2022, 08:09:33 AM
Quote from: bReTt on July 17, 2022, 02:58:30 AM
Shot a few pellets out of a couple AGs.  Started straightening up the shop.  Seems like it's in a perpetual state of disarray to one degree or another.  I'm thankful that I even have a shop to get messy. 🙏🏼👊🏼😆

+1 on the perpetual messy shop… I have plans, but I’m not there yet. Still, thankful.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 17, 2022, 11:02:36 AM
Moved the fire pit, wood pile, Jon boat, etc, in preparation for the arrival of my new 10’X20’ man shed.  All my airguns will be moving out to the shed.  I’ll also have a huge bench to tinker with airguns on, an area for my drawing table and a place for a paint booth.  Gonna trim some trees this afternoon to increase the range I can shoot to.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 17, 2022, 01:21:14 PM
Filling a couple tanks...
Changed out the water in the 5 gal bucket and cleaned it out. Flushed the compressor water hoses and cooling jacket then changed the water again.
First was the 30min scba tank. From 3k to 4300 in 2 10 minute sessions. Temp between sessions rose to 133F  (max recommended temp in the manual is 75c or 165f) and a 20 minute cool down with the water pump running between sessions. Then I ran the compressor to make sure no moisture was exiting the 2 inline filters.
The Yong Heng ran flawlessly. So far, this will make 10 times refilling tanks since the compressor was new.
Something else in the manual that goes against anything I've read in these forums. The manual says the first oil change should be done at 50 hours and then every 100 hours after that.
Next up, the 60 minute scba tank.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 17, 2022, 04:46:01 PM
Think I changed my oil around 27 hrs Bill. Everything runs better with fresh oil IMO. I run mine for 30 min at a time. I have yet to see it get over 54C. Anyways I want to reshape my challenger stock and went and bought a sander and some files. I already have some smaller wood carving chisels.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 17, 2022, 06:23:39 PM
Cleaned out the garage. Found my Crosman 760 and since the weather had kept me fron getting my airgun fix this weekend, I used it to blast away at a half full bottle of water I found in the garage. Managed to put a few holes in it at 13 m with iron sights.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 17, 2022, 10:59:52 PM
 Moved a plastic tote that I used to store scrap metal in, now it is a shooting bench. Backwards me shot a pumper for 5 hours straight today , vs. breaking out the CO2 that should get shot in the summer heat  ::) But had a leisurely paced pellet conserving 5 hour shooting session with the Dragonfly MK2 .22 and Daisy HP pellets, and spinners n things  :D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8651)
 I had a big breakfast soI think I burned most of it off today  ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8653)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 17, 2022, 11:28:06 PM
Nice James, looks like the tote made a good table.

It was so hot today I didn't shoot any but I did go out to my 4 spinner racks and touch up the  paint on the ones I shot yesterday.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on July 18, 2022, 04:16:10 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on July 17, 2022, 10:59:52 PM
Moved a plastic tote that I used to store scrap metal in, now it is a shooting bench. Backwards me shot a pumper for 5 hours straight today , vs. breaking out the CO2 that should get shot in the summer heat  ::) But had a leisurely paced pellet conserving 5 hour shooting session with the Dragonfly MK2 .22 and Daisy HP pellets, and spinners n things  :D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8651)
 I had a big breakfast soI think I burned most of it off today  ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8653)
Breakfast looks good but also a heart attack waiting to happen.😂😂 But who wants to live forever right?🤔 I took the folding legs off of a dog grooming table that was falling apart and attached them to a piece of plywood. Folds up nice and flat and is light.
Took the gage off of the plenum that Duy made for me and replaced the washer and Oring with a dowdy seal. It was leaking down very slowly so hopefully this stops it. Half tempted to replace the gage with a bolt as I'm not going to change the reg pressure. For a $120 used rifle it is still my favorite one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 18, 2022, 04:57:36 PM
flashlight mount for the rider
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 19, 2022, 02:23:27 AM
Checked tracking on my expected rifle multiple times today.  Still says delivery Wednesday. I keep refreshing the window hoping it will change delivery to tomorrow.  Hasn't worked yet
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 19, 2022, 09:54:56 AM
Quote from: bReTt on July 19, 2022, 02:23:27 AM
Checked tracking on my expected rifle multiple times today.  Still says delivery Wednesday. I keep refreshing the window hoping it will change delivery to tomorrow.  Hasn't worked yet
Brett, I have good news...
Tomorrow is Wednesday...  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on July 19, 2022, 11:19:36 AM
I dragged an old empty propane tank out to about 100 yards from my deck.  I used my HW30s  to shoot at it.   Not sure if I ever hit it.  It seems unlikely that  I missed it every time since the tank is about 4 feet tall.   Maybe I was hitting it and I couldn't hear it since I'm pretty deaf and the HW can't be hitting it too hard.  I guess I'll take a shot at it with a .22LR to see how loud the impact is.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 19, 2022, 01:09:49 PM
Just wondering if you said "Hold my beer" before pulling the trigger?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on July 19, 2022, 01:11:17 PM
Kinda early for beer?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 19, 2022, 01:12:05 PM
LOL... ok.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: x3baddad on July 19, 2022, 03:30:26 PM
Quote from: avator on July 19, 2022, 01:09:49 PM
Just wondering if you said "Hold my beer" before pulling the trigger?

Wait isn't that the famous last words for the Darwin awards? ;>)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 19, 2022, 03:44:49 PM
To be honest, I remember saying one or twice..... barely.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: x3baddad on July 19, 2022, 06:15:56 PM
Yep memory is the second thing to go can't remember the first :>)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 19, 2022, 06:32:39 PM
Umm.. the ability to tie your shoes?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 20, 2022, 02:39:50 AM
Quote from: avator on July 19, 2022, 09:54:56 AM
Quote from: bReTt on July 19, 2022, 02:23:27 AM
Checked tracking on my expected rifle multiple times today.  Still says delivery Wednesday. I keep refreshing the window hoping it will change delivery to tomorrow.  Hasn't worked yet
Brett, I have good news...
Tomorrow is Wednesday...  ;D
Ah.... sweet music to my ears.  Thank you my friend 👊🏼😎
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 20, 2022, 02:44:30 AM
Shootin'

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 20, 2022, 11:19:23 AM
Slow day at work.... so..... I'll just leave this here.
3d printing now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 20, 2022, 07:29:03 PM
Monday after work I got a text from a PB'er coworker who I tried to introduce him to airguns a while back with my Genesis.
 He had a red squirrel population taking residence in his attic... One was a albino he wanted to mount and didn't want to ruin it with a 20g scatter gun.
 After much thought I brought him my FWB 124 and a tin of it's favorite H&N FTT's.
Tuesday late he nailed 2 reds and the albino in 3 shots!
Tonight he got 2 more reds...
He is amazed with the accuracy and is now wanting a 124 of his own.
My job is done...hook, line, and sinker
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 21, 2022, 03:45:31 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 20, 2022, 07:29:03 PM
Monday after work I got a text from a PB'er coworker who I tried to introduce him to airguns a while back with my Genesis.
 He had a red squirrel population taking residence in his attic... One was a albino he wanted to mount and didn't want to ruin it with a 20g scatter gun.
 After much thought I brought him my FWB 124 and a tin of it's favorite H&N FTT's.
Tuesday late he nailed 2 reds and the albino in 3 shots!
Tonight he got 2 more reds...
He is amazed with the accuracy and is now wanting a 124 of his own.
My job is done...hook, line, and sinker
Gonna sell him the FWB? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 21, 2022, 06:28:46 AM
No way - No how!

He wants one of his own.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 21, 2022, 09:17:28 PM
shoot a string with the heavier 23gn slugs, the little PR likes this one with dish base better than the 21gn pellet base


got more shots and more peak power(26.7 vs 25 FPE) the spread went to @$%^ though i only noticed change in POI at shot 23
everything stock
missed the first shot
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 21, 2022, 09:23:05 PM
Made a thing at work today. Its just a prototype and still needs some refinement. I plan on using threaded press fit inserts with M3 set screws in the final version. Still, this is a nice test piece.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on July 21, 2022, 09:54:22 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 21, 2022, 09:17:28 PM
shoot a string with the heavier 23gn slugs, the little PR likes this one with dish base better than the 21gn pellet base


got more shots and more peak power(26.7 vs 25 FPE) the spread went to @$%^ though i only noticed change in POI at shot 23
everything stock
missed the first shot

Not bad, about 12-14 consistent shots at 175-135b. If you want to add a regulator you have to give it a healthy plenum to match the power of the unregulated gun, but you know every shot is going to hit the same for those 12-14 shots filling at 220b. You are making me want both the .25 and .22 cal swaging kits! How were the group sizes? Those are fairly slow velocities for slugs, but if it works it works.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 21, 2022, 10:09:03 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 21, 2022, 09:54:22 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 21, 2022, 09:17:28 PM
shoot a string with the heavier 23gn slugs, the little PR likes this one with dish base better than the 21gn pellet base


got more shots and more peak power(26.7 vs 25 FPE) the spread went to @$%^ though i only noticed change in POI at shot 23
everything stock
missed the first shot

Not bad, about 12-14 consistent shots at 175-135b. If you want to add a regulator you have to give it a healthy plenum to match the power of the unregulated gun, but you know every shot is going to hit the same for those 12-14 shots filling at 220b. You are making me want both the .25 and .22 cal swaging kits! How were the group sizes? Those are fairly slow velocities for slugs, but if it works it works.


this string was 200>110bar

it is regged as far as i know but this reg either is &^^& or has a really small plenum, likely both

i was surprised these dish bases almost matched the speed of the 21.5gn...imagine what it'd do in .25

it's a ragged hole at this short distance, im thinking after i shoot some strings with the flat base about modifying the punch to dish base, should come at ~25-26gn

if i notice POI change it'll be time to add weight to the hammer
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Woodwreck on July 21, 2022, 11:38:57 PM
Waxed my stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 08:43:49 AM
Quote from: Baco on July 21, 2022, 10:09:03 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 21, 2022, 09:54:22 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 21, 2022, 09:17:28 PM
shoot a string with the heavier 23gn slugs, the little PR likes this one with dish base better than the 21gn pellet base


got more shots and more peak power(26.7 vs 25 FPE) the spread went to @$%^ though i only noticed change in POI at shot 23
everything stock
missed the first shot

Not bad, about 12-14 consistent shots at 175-135b. If you want to add a regulator you have to give it a healthy plenum to match the power of the unregulated gun, but you know every shot is going to hit the same for those 12-14 shots filling at 220b. You are making me want both the .25 and .22 cal swaging kits! How were the group sizes? Those are fairly slow velocities for slugs, but if it works it works.


this string was 200>110bar

it is regged as far as i know but this reg either is &^^& or has a really small plenum, likely both

i was surprised these dish bases almost matched the speed of the 21.5gn...imagine what it'd do in .25

it's a ragged hole at this short distance, im thinking after i shoot some strings with the flat base about modifying the punch to dish base, should come at ~25-26gn

if i notice POI change it'll be time to add weight to the hammer

Could have fooled me. It looks just like every unregulated Stormrider shot string, or like you said, they are using a terrible regulator. You are sitting right at 27-ish FPE at 150b, which is what I'm doing with an Altaros reg and huge plenum.

I forgot to ask what range you were shooting at, but I'm no more than 30m. I would be happy with ragged hole accuracy at 30m with those swaged slugs in 22 cal.

Have you tried making any of the 17 grn slugs? I'm thinking you could get those above 800 FPS, which is pretty close to some subsonic handgun speeds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 22, 2022, 10:52:45 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 08:43:49 AM
Quote from: Baco on July 21, 2022, 10:09:03 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 21, 2022, 09:54:22 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 21, 2022, 09:17:28 PM
shoot a string with the heavier 23gn slugs, the little PR likes this one with dish base better than the 21gn pellet base


got more shots and more peak power(26.7 vs 25 FPE) the spread went to @$%^ though i only noticed change in POI at shot 23
everything stock
missed the first shot

Not bad, about 12-14 consistent shots at 175-135b. If you want to add a regulator you have to give it a healthy plenum to match the power of the unregulated gun, but you know every shot is going to hit the same for those 12-14 shots filling at 220b. You are making me want both the .25 and .22 cal swaging kits! How were the group sizes? Those are fairly slow velocities for slugs, but if it works it works.


this string was 200>110bar

it is regged as far as i know but this reg either is &^^& or has a really small plenum, likely both

i was surprised these dish bases almost matched the speed of the 21.5gn...imagine what it'd do in .25

it's a ragged hole at this short distance, im thinking after i shoot some strings with the flat base about modifying the punch to dish base, should come at ~25-26gn

if i notice POI change it'll be time to add weight to the hammer

Could have fooled me. It looks just like every unregulated Stormrider shot string, or like you said, they are using a terrible regulator. You are sitting right at 27-ish FPE at 150b, which is what I'm doing with an Altaros reg and huge plenum.

I forgot to ask what range you were shooting at, but I'm no more than 30m. I would be happy with ragged hole accuracy at 30m with those swaged slugs in 22 cal.

Have you tried making any of the 17 grn slugs? I'm thinking you could get those above 800 FPS, which is pretty close to some subsonic handgun speeds.

well, thats what says in the box
i've only peaked inside the cylinder and it looked right BUT i might be wrong(any good teardown videos??)

strings are much flatter with lighter pellets so it could be an issue with the tuning as we're <10% below the plateau @23gn

shooting at 10 meters only, and yes a 19gn punch would be nice if shipping wasn't awfully high for me

will do more tests today
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 03:33:28 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 22, 2022, 10:52:45 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 08:43:49 AM
Quote from: Baco on July 21, 2022, 10:09:03 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 21, 2022, 09:54:22 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 21, 2022, 09:17:28 PM
shoot a string with the heavier 23gn slugs, the little PR likes this one with dish base better than the 21gn pellet base


got more shots and more peak power(26.7 vs 25 FPE) the spread went to @$%^ though i only noticed change in POI at shot 23
everything stock
missed the first shot

Not bad, about 12-14 consistent shots at 175-135b. If you want to add a regulator you have to give it a healthy plenum to match the power of the unregulated gun, but you know every shot is going to hit the same for those 12-14 shots filling at 220b. You are making me want both the .25 and .22 cal swaging kits! How were the group sizes? Those are fairly slow velocities for slugs, but if it works it works.


this string was 200>110bar

it is regged as far as i know but this reg either is &^^& or has a really small plenum, likely both

i was surprised these dish bases almost matched the speed of the 21.5gn...imagine what it'd do in .25

it's a ragged hole at this short distance, im thinking after i shoot some strings with the flat base about modifying the punch to dish base, should come at ~25-26gn

if i notice POI change it'll be time to add weight to the hammer

Could have fooled me. It looks just like every unregulated Stormrider shot string, or like you said, they are using a terrible regulator. You are sitting right at 27-ish FPE at 150b, which is what I'm doing with an Altaros reg and huge plenum.

I forgot to ask what range you were shooting at, but I'm no more than 30m. I would be happy with ragged hole accuracy at 30m with those swaged slugs in 22 cal.

Have you tried making any of the 17 grn slugs? I'm thinking you could get those above 800 FPS, which is pretty close to some subsonic handgun speeds.

well, thats what says in the box
i've only peaked inside the cylinder and it looked right BUT i might be wrong(any good teardown videos??)

strings are much flatter with lighter pellets so it could be an issue with the tuning as we're <10% below the plateau @23gn

shooting at 10 meters only, and yes a 19gn punch would be nice if shipping wasn't awfully high for me

will do more tests today

Tear down is easy.

1. Shoot out all the air/degas
2. Remove barrel - keep an eye out for the breech o-ring
3. remove stock
4. remove rear receiver/hammer spring screw
5. slide the bolt back and remove the little breech screw
6. lift off the receiver and look for the TP seal/TP
7. remove the TP and bottom TP seal
8. remove the bottom valve pin/screw/block
9. remove the fill cap
10. push the valve and reg out from the back with a plastic or wooden dowel

Reassemble in the reverse order. I don't think I missed anything, but send me a PM if you need some help.

Usually I don't have to replace seals when removing things, but have some on hand just in case. I'm still trying to find a source besides Wes for the outer barrel o-rings, but no luck so far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 22, 2022, 06:06:17 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 03:33:28 PM


Tear down is easy.

1. Shoot out all the air/degas
2. Remove barrel - keep an eye out for the breech o-ring
3. remove stock
4. remove rear receiver/hammer spring screw
5. slide the bolt back and remove the little breech screw
6. lift off the receiver and look for the TP seal/TP
7. remove the TP and bottom TP seal
8. remove the bottom valve pin/screw/block
9. remove the fill cap
10. push the valve and reg out from the back with a plastic or wooden dowel

Reassemble in the reverse order. I don't think I missed anything, but send me a PM if you need some help.

Usually I don't have to replace seals when removing things, but have some on hand just in case. I'm still trying to find a source besides Wes for the outer barrel o-rings, but no luck so far.

Ahh that should do it, my fear was having the trigger parts flying all over

have you tried the 8x1 metric orings from oringsandmore?


forget about the last string, i had filled the gun another day something something temp fluctuation messed it up

here´s a new string with dish and flat bases:
have nailed the weights down to +-0.5%
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 07:10:21 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 22, 2022, 06:06:17 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 03:33:28 PM


Tear down is easy.

1. Shoot out all the air/degas
2. Remove barrel - keep an eye out for the breech o-ring
3. remove stock
4. remove rear receiver/hammer spring screw
5. slide the bolt back and remove the little breech screw
6. lift off the receiver and look for the TP seal/TP
7. remove the TP and bottom TP seal
8. remove the bottom valve pin/screw/block
9. remove the fill cap
10. push the valve and reg out from the back with a plastic or wooden dowel

Reassemble in the reverse order. I don't think I missed anything, but send me a PM if you need some help.

Usually I don't have to replace seals when removing things, but have some on hand just in case. I'm still trying to find a source besides Wes for the outer barrel o-rings, but no luck so far.

Ahh that should do it, my fear was having the trigger parts flying all over

have you tried the 8x1 metric orings from oringsandmore?


forget about the last string, i had filled the gun another day something something temp fluctuation messed it up

here´s a new string with dish and flat bases:
have nailed the weights down to +-0.5%

Oh fair point about the trigger parts, I forget that I glued the pins on both of my Artemis guns. You can put tape on the trigger tangs to hold in the pins or use some purple loctite (or equivalent).

I tried 8x1 and 8.5x1, I could not get the barrel to slide into the receiver. The OEM rings are less than 1mm in CS.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on July 22, 2022, 07:58:30 PM
i disassembled a Walther CP99 Compact (Umarex) to replace the valve.
May have been a big mistake........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 22, 2022, 08:03:57 PM
 Loaded my Gamo p25 with CO2 and Daisy WC, and murdered a Coke can full of water @ 10 paces.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on July 22, 2022, 08:21:45 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 07:10:21 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 22, 2022, 06:06:17 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 03:33:28 PM


Tear down is easy.

1. Shoot out all the air/degas
2. Remove barrel - keep an eye out for the breech o-ring
3. remove stock
4. remove rear receiver/hammer spring screw
5. slide the bolt back and remove the little breech screw
6. lift off the receiver and look for the TP seal/TP
7. remove the TP and bottom TP seal
8. remove the bottom valve pin/screw/block
9. remove the fill cap
10. push the valve and reg out from the back with a plastic or wooden dowel

Reassemble in the reverse order. I don't think I missed anything, but send me a PM if you need some help.

Usually I don't have to replace seals when removing things, but have some on hand just in case. I'm still trying to find a source besides Wes for the outer barrel o-rings, but no luck so far.

Ahh that should do it, my fear was having the trigger parts flying all over

have you tried the 8x1 metric orings from oringsandmore?


forget about the last string, i had filled the gun another day something something temp fluctuation messed it up

here´s a new string with dish and flat bases:
have nailed the weights down to +-0.5%

Oh fair point about the trigger parts, I forget that I glued the pins on both of my Artemis guns. You can put tape on the trigger tangs to hold in the pins or use some purple loctite (or equivalent).

I tried 8x1 and 8.5x1, I could not get the barrel to slide into the receiver. The OEM rings are less than 1mm in CS.

70 or 90D? try a stretched 6x1..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 22, 2022, 08:29:14 PM
Three grand sons and a son-in-law are visiting tomorrow...
5 Red riders are to be here for an afternoon of plinking..
Mine is the "Christmas Story" edition so I think I have the edge. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 08:38:38 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 22, 2022, 08:21:45 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 07:10:21 PM
Quote from: Baco on July 22, 2022, 06:06:17 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on July 22, 2022, 03:33:28 PM


Tear down is easy.

1. Shoot out all the air/degas
2. Remove barrel - keep an eye out for the breech o-ring
3. remove stock
4. remove rear receiver/hammer spring screw
5. slide the bolt back and remove the little breech screw
6. lift off the receiver and look for the TP seal/TP
7. remove the TP and bottom TP seal
8. remove the bottom valve pin/screw/block
9. remove the fill cap
10. push the valve and reg out from the back with a plastic or wooden dowel

Reassemble in the reverse order. I don't think I missed anything, but send me a PM if you need some help.

Usually I don't have to replace seals when removing things, but have some on hand just in case. I'm still trying to find a source besides Wes for the outer barrel o-rings, but no luck so far.

Ahh that should do it, my fear was having the trigger parts flying all over

have you tried the 8x1 metric orings from oringsandmore?


forget about the last string, i had filled the gun another day something something temp fluctuation messed it up

here´s a new string with dish and flat bases:
have nailed the weights down to +-0.5%

Oh fair point about the trigger parts, I forget that I glued the pins on both of my Artemis guns. You can put tape on the trigger tangs to hold in the pins or use some purple loctite (or equivalent).

I tried 8x1 and 8.5x1, I could not get the barrel to slide into the receiver. The OEM rings are less than 1mm in CS.

70 or 90D? try a stretched 6x1..

70d, no option for 90d in that size from "The O-ring Source". I will try some other sizes next time I place an order.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 22, 2022, 08:56:26 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 22, 2022, 08:29:14 PM
Three grand sons and a son-in-law are visiting tomorrow...
5 Red riders are to be here for an afternoon of plinking..
Mine is the "Christmas Story" edition so I think I have the edge. ;)

Ya of shooting your eye out lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on July 24, 2022, 02:46:22 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on July 22, 2022, 07:58:30 PM
i disassembled a Walther CP99 Compact (Umarex) to replace the valve.
May have been a big mistake........

When my wife opens the box containing a jigsaw puzzle, she dumps all the pieces on the table and proceeds from there.
That's kinda how the CP99 Compact came apart...........
However, after consulting the schematic, I was able to successfully reassemble with a new valve and......IT SHOOTS !!!

Then, I moved onto a Daisy 92......replaced the piercing seal; it shoots, but leaks a tad out the valve.
Needs a new stem, but not available. So.........

Lastly came the Gamo P23.
After totally disassembling to remove the valve to replace the piercing seal, I discovered that the disassembly
was not necessary...........the seal could have been replaced working thru the handle.
It works also!

So, I expanded my horizons and was successful 2.5 out of 3 times........

Time for a beer !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 24, 2022, 05:22:39 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on July 24, 2022, 02:46:22 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on July 22, 2022, 07:58:30 PM
i disassembled a Walther CP99 Compact (Umarex) to replace the valve.
May have been a big mistake........

When my wife opens the box containing a jigsaw puzzle, she dumps all the pieces on the table and proceeds from there.
That's kinda how the CP99 Compact came apart...........
However, after consulting the schematic, I was able to successfully reassemble with a new valve and......IT SHOOTS !!!

Then, I moved onto a Daisy 92......replaced the piercing seal; it shoots, but leaks a tad out the valve.
Needs a new stem, but not available. So.........

Lastly came the Gamo P23.
After totally disassembling to remove the valve to replace the piercing seal, I discovered that the disassembly
was not necessary...........the seal could have been replaced working thru the handle.
It works also!

So, I expanded my horizons and was successful 2.5 out of 3 times........

Time for a beer !

ah, have two, sounds like you earned it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 24, 2022, 05:31:15 PM
  So, playing around with the Daisy 25 I ended up with.
 Had a container of mixed bb's that came from somewhere.
  So I sorted them out.

Daisy's bb's are AOK. ;D

Some of the Crosman's are rusty.  :o

Crosman's will be for my slingshot! ::)
 
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on July 24, 2022, 06:37:23 PM
I bought a FWB601 about two months ago.
I had to send it to Kentucky for a complete overhaul.
Since coming back home I have been trying to get acquainted with the trigger.
I shot one short range Silly Wet match with it.
Today I finally tried a 10 meter target, albeit 10 at yards (cause I don’t want to change the settings on my rangefinder).

I have discovered I was shooting too fast. I have learned that I should hold the rifle in battery without looking through the sights (rear iris/front aperture) for at least 15 seconds (I am an old man), then touch the rifle off. The 15 seconds will allow the rifle to settle down and slow the wobble.

No competition here for anyone:

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TheOtherSprocket on July 24, 2022, 07:06:05 PM
I dialed in a scope on a pumper - then fixed my Crosman 38T that needed a couple new seals.

And simultaneously trying to stay off the auction site and becoming the new winning bid king...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Howdy9 on July 24, 2022, 07:21:37 PM
Finally finished redoing my Crosman 760A, and it shoots. Just need to get out and sight it in now. Apartment living not worthy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 24, 2022, 07:49:29 PM
Quote from: Howdy9 on July 24, 2022, 07:21:37 PM
Finally finished redoing my Crosman 760A, and it shoots. Just need to get out and sight it in now. Apartment living not worthy.


I live in an apartment, too. and you have to get creative and set up a pellet trap inside.
 Once in a great while I can get down to the back lawn, but most times I have to wait for the building to empty out.
Also find a way to quiet your airguns. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on July 24, 2022, 08:41:06 PM
Finally got the chance to mount the ATN on the Origin. The rats are in a world of doo doo from now on. Now if it ever quits raining enough for me to get a bait station put up. With all the flooding going on it would be the perfect time to start pounding on them. They are looking for higher ground and food right now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on July 26, 2022, 11:14:36 AM
  Like I did on the others I've had in the past, I put 4 tiny 4-40 set screws in the P17 to hold the two cross pins from working out over time.
 This from "Derricks's Blog" I found online.
 I had to order these screws online as the two local Hardware stores don't carry them anymore.
 Even O rings are getting harder to find locally. :o

https://anotherairgunblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Beeman%20P17
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 26, 2022, 11:18:30 AM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on July 24, 2022, 08:41:06 PM
Finally got the chance to mount the ATN on the Origin. The rats are in a world of doo doo from now on. Now if it ever quits raining enough for me to get a bait station put up. With all the flooding going on it would be the perfect time to start pounding on them. They are looking for higher ground and food right now.
Keep us updated Kris.  Hope you get time to post a couple of pictures of your Orgin with the ATN mounted.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 26, 2022, 11:24:12 AM
Sitting on the patio, drinking my third cup of coffee. I thinking about how I might rearrange my spinners on target stands or even make another one.

I'm feeling better this morning, big improvement over yesterday, just not quite good enough to do anything airgun related except think of what I can do airgun related. LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 26, 2022, 01:41:10 PM
Good news Dan, hope tomorrow is even better!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 26, 2022, 01:47:10 PM
Hang in there Dan.  I think high humidity might be a precursor for your head aches.  It is for several people I know.  Do you have a dehumidifier?  Good luck and God bless!

I futzed with the .22 Summit Ranger some more.  I really like this gun.  It is intelligently designed with a minimum of useless bling and sufficient power and accuracy for small game hunting. It’s a handsome gun and with a scope mounted it balances nicely right in front of the trigger guard.
Yesterday I found “the” pellet for it.  16gr AA Diabolo.  Unfortunately I’m down to my last handful of that particular pellet.  This morning I revisited some pellets I had tried earlier in the break in period.  The 15.9gr Norma GTFT proved to be plinking accurate (2” groups) at thirty yards.  This gun is getting better as it breaks in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 26, 2022, 02:27:52 PM
Thanks guys, I'm better........I think.

I'm glad you found a "favorite" for your Summit Ranger Carter.  I hope your pain levels are manageable today. I hate having dental work done.  Having one extracted is horrible I can't imagine the pain you're experiencing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 28, 2022, 02:15:43 AM
Started cleaning up my work area to finally get to serious work on my Evanix .50 and .357
Was always travelling for my job so never had the time! Being retired now?
It's GAME ON!
 ;D

Was also offered all the stuff to cast so might just get into that also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on July 28, 2022, 12:10:57 PM
What model of evanix .357 are you shooting?  Just got a rex and Rex p - nice guns.  FYI Veradium Air is now servicing / tuning evanix guns.  I am getting a valve ported / modified by them to compare to the stock valve.

Casting is satisfying especially for the bigger calibers  - it is gratifying to make and shoot your own ammo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on July 28, 2022, 04:44:32 PM
It's a Windy City in a RainStorm stock. I'm gonna power it up some.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on July 28, 2022, 04:48:13 PM
I call it the Windy Storm, one could call it the Rainy City too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on July 28, 2022, 07:21:00 PM
The trigger on my IZH 46M was not feeling quite as nice as usual and the bolt was sticking a couple times.  I pulled the grips and blasted the action (not piston) with ballistol.   I've put well over 10,000 pellets through it and was a little curious about how dirty the insides would be.   Not very, looks like just a little oil and dust.   Nothing like a PB would be.  If I'm lucky, my back will let me do more shooting soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 29, 2022, 06:21:35 PM
Finally got the Beeman field sight mounted to the breach of my Beeman Sprtsman. Looks pretty good. Matches well with the globe sight I designed too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 29, 2022, 09:50:03 PM
Out for dinner tonight and had a chat with a motorcycle enthusiast,who noticed my GTA hat and asked me for the lowdown on big bore for white tail. I gave him some suggestions and basic pump information,and recommended GTA. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 30, 2022, 08:06:21 AM
Gifted one of my Grandsons my P-17 and a tin of wadcutters
 Last weekend he shot it and fell in love so I knew he could cock it without pinching his palm.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on July 31, 2022, 04:39:34 PM
I weighed a 250 count of RWS 8.2 Meisterkugeln WC pellets.
I won’t do it again.
175 were 8.2 and the rest were 8.1, maybe,

My electronic scale error factor .1 grain >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on July 31, 2022, 05:25:17 PM
Not bad at all.  You are looking at 1.2% to 2.4% deviation from 8.2 gr.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on July 31, 2022, 08:23:31 PM
I turned a few Daisy parts..
Swapped a buttstock that I repaired back onto its original Crosman 2200
Purchased a Crosman 2175 in the box
Received a couple rifle hard cases.......

Other than that, it was too darned hot.............
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 05, 2022, 08:29:16 AM
Seems like many of my airguns have migrated to the mancave/bar.
It stays hot and humid in that building most of the time unless we crank on the a/c units.
I didn't think that was the best conditions for alot of my airguns. I also set up a 35yd shooting lane right off the front deck of the house so having guns in the house would be convenient.
A year or so ago I picked up a metal gun case up with a broken lock that someone set out for collection.
I brought it home, cleaned it all up and put a new lock on it. It sat in the mancave and wasn't used.
I moved it into the house yesterday and began bringing guns back in from the mancave.
I'll finish that up this morning before it gets too hot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 05, 2022, 11:13:56 AM
Mounted a "new" scope to the 760. Yah, I think I'll be able to take out moles at 100 yds with this now.
(Yes, I am joking.)
In reality, one of the sight adjustment screws on the hardsight I mounted to my beeman stripped out the hole, so I had to drill it out for a larger bolt, thread it, put a new bolt it, grind it down, drill a new hole for the adjustment screw into the larger bolt, thread that and reinstall the screw. Worked out pretty well. Now I just have to re sight it in next chance I get.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 05, 2022, 06:24:46 PM
I was looking at reactive targets online and I found this site.
 https://targetforge.net/shop

I have been making my own spinners and plates for years and I'm constantly looking for ideas. When I saw those on the Target Forge site I decided to try something similar.

Using the 1-1/4" punch outs my son gave me and some stiff wire, an old curtain rod, a length of threaded rod, and some PVC spacers.

I added it to an existing spinner rack I've been working on.

I painted the PVC spacers black and then sprayed the punch-outs orange.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 05, 2022, 07:47:48 PM
Most of the shiny black paint was gone off of the hooded front sight on the Daisy 499B,so I did a touchup.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 05, 2022, 08:11:20 PM
Dan... Your spinner's are always an inspiration.
I have been hoarding steel rod, plate steel, washers, and orange paint.
 Just need time to fire-up the welder.
Now thinking this weekend.
Thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 05, 2022, 09:04:29 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 05, 2022, 08:11:20 PM
Dan... Your spinner's are always an inspiration.
I have been hoarding steel rod, plate steel, washers, and orange paint.
 Just need time to fire-up the welder.
Now thinking this weekend.
Thanks!

 Scott, it looks like Dans latest did not need any welding. Same thing has been holding me back on many projects though , I need to put that part on my welder soon too :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 05, 2022, 09:14:37 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 05, 2022, 08:11:20 PM
Dan... Your spinner's are always an inspiration.
I have been hoarding steel rod, plate steel, washers, and orange paint.
 Just need time to fire-up the welder.
Now thinking this weekend.
Thanks!

Thanks Scott & James.
My son has my (now his) 1971 CJ-5 Jeep's front axle scattered all over his shop so I couldn't get to the welder. These were put together without any welding.  I have some of the punch-outs that will require a welder but I got by without it today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on August 05, 2022, 09:42:54 PM
I packed up my .457 Challenger and support gear for the range tomorrow. I'm actually going to a reloading class, but the instructor was really curious about air guns when I mentioned my small collection of rifles and casting equipment at the meeting last night. There might be some air gun converts after tomorrow!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 05, 2022, 11:01:33 PM
Had a little time after I fixed the elevation knob screw, so I got out the dremel and carved out a notch for the windage knob on the forestock of my Beeman Sportsman. See, every time I went to cock it, the knob would hit the forestock. Nothing would be damaged, but it was annoying and could possibly move the knob. So a little dremel work, a little stain and some polyurethane to seal it and it almost looks factory. Best part, no more knob hitting stock.

I then threw a plastic water bottle out in the front yard in front of our tree and blasted away at that with the Crosman 760 with copper bbs. I was able to nail it 9 out of 10 times from 15 meters with the iron sights. Not bad I'd say.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on August 06, 2022, 12:15:57 AM
Shot my BSF c60 and Peak TS45 side lever at 20 yards with Meisters and R-10 Match 8.2 and 7 grs W/C's. Neither gun has scope grooves or mounts on the receiver so I have A.I.M. 3-7x32 scout scopes mounted on the barrels. Triggers were so so. Nice tiny groups.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 06, 2022, 02:56:36 AM
I mounted a new Hawke Compact scope on the Huntsman and sighted it in at 25 yards.  That's about all I had time for.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2022, 09:45:01 AM
I see what you did there Brett... nice!
Reminds me of this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aHtJZXqgU4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aHtJZXqgU4)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 06, 2022, 10:13:57 AM
Been moving a bunch of airguns back into the house from the mancave. It's just been too hot and humid to enjoy a long shooting session on the shooting deck. From the house I can just pop out on the front deck and rack off a mag or so at 35yds.
In doing so, I got my hands on several guns that I haven't shot in a bit. Rekindled some passions.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 06, 2022, 03:14:28 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2022, 09:45:01 AM
I see what you did there Brett... nice!
Reminds me of this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aHtJZXqgU4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aHtJZXqgU4)
That's a good commercial!  💥 🎯🤠
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 06, 2022, 07:57:08 PM
 Removed the lever from the 499B,and wire brushed/repainted it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 06, 2022, 10:34:32 PM
 Touched a half dozen of my airguns in passing, but too humid and hot to enjoy outside" even CO2", and way too boring at 10m in the basement. Also not in a tinker mood, too much of that McGyver stuff at work lately :)
 Read GTA and help if I can, if not irritate others in the back room.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 07, 2022, 12:57:26 PM
Reassembled lever to Daisy 499B. looking a lot better!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 07, 2022, 07:39:27 PM
I wasted 2 CO2 carts and a 100 pellets trying to hit a "decent"group off hand with a fine match pistol.
 Boy am I out of shape.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 07, 2022, 07:45:39 PM
 Maybe I saved myself the agony, I took a nap vs shooting today :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 07, 2022, 10:33:06 PM
I shot some more of those annoying four shots in one hole and a wild flyer groups with my Hatsan mod95.  Anyway, I consider it hunting accurate.  Four shots are always in a tight cluster with one flyer hanging out two or three inches.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 07, 2022, 10:56:54 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 07, 2022, 10:33:06 PM
I shot some more of those annoying four shots in one hole and a wild flyer groups with my Hatsan mod95.  Anyway, I consider it hunting accurate.  Four shots are always in a tight cluster with one flyer hanging out two or three inches.
Great you're getting tight groups, sorry for the flyers.  Could that flyer be caused by a pellet that's under/over size or under/over weight?

I think I'd try a different tin.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cyknife on August 08, 2022, 03:13:25 AM
I was stripping the chinesium varnish off a challenger bullpup stock... in search of any actual grain or figure.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: aaron david on August 08, 2022, 01:21:03 PM
Started to get the sights on my Haenel III regulated, as I am getting good enough groups to track it. Also, I am in the process of purging so I am getting my Slavia 620 and Benjamin 312 prepped to sell.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 08, 2022, 02:57:34 PM
My son brought me another batch of 1/8" thick punch-outs. I sorted through them and put them in quart ziploc bags.
48 - 1-1/2"
34 - 1"
40 - 3/4"

Then started bending some 1/8" dia wire for hanger.

I also worked on some spinners for my firearms range, but I won't go into detail.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 08, 2022, 04:23:48 PM
My 45 yrd spinner rack is a work in progress.

I'm rearranging the ones I had to make room for two more rows.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 08, 2022, 09:38:29 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 07, 2022, 10:56:54 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 07, 2022, 10:33:06 PM
I shot some more of those annoying four shots in one hole and a wild flyer groups with my Hatsan mod95.  Anyway, I consider it hunting accurate.  Four shots are always in a tight cluster with one flyer hanging out two or three inches.
Great you're getting tight groups, sorry for the flyers.  Could that flyer be caused by a pellet that's under/over size or under/over weight?

I think I'd try a different tin.
I suspect that sorting these pellets by head size might eliminate some of the flyers.  They fit fairly loosely in the Hatsan but I could feel definite variations in head size when loading these same pellets into my Summit Ranger.
I’m down to the last few pellets in this tin and that always seems to make a difference in accuracy for me.  I’ve got a fresh tin unopened but these things are $11.00 for four hundred at the local Walmart!  I’ll be saving them for guns that shoot them really well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 09, 2022, 08:28:38 PM
I think I mostly finished my 45 yds spinner rack today.  I can move,  change, or modify the spinners later as I determine the best size and position.  I may add some to the outside tomorrow. 

But for now its finished.  Since acquiring some better quality rifles I'm able to hit smaller targets as longer distances. That's why I wanted a rack at 45 yds.

For instance, this morning I was shooting my R9 and I was hitting the 1" spinners consistently at 40 yds. 

I have different size spinners on each rack because some of my rifles have no problem hitting 1" at 40 yards but some of my other rifles have a hard time with 1" spinners at 20 yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on August 09, 2022, 09:23:05 PM
I had some free time so I went to shoot my Stormrider and it seems my cheap Bugbuster knockoff has given up the ghost. The iron sights are functional, so I was able to verify it was the scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on August 10, 2022, 03:51:02 PM
Modified the .25 Marauder (Boyd’s) Stock:

A few years ago Scott (motorhead) built a pair of Marauders for him and his partner.
One red/gray
One black/gray

They both liked the Boyd’s Blaster stocks but the cheek location was a bit low and too close for shooters with arms like an Orangutan.
So Scott made some one inch DELRIN extensions.
He sold both of the rifles and recently EdC in Rio Vista bought one of them.
He didn’t need the extensions so he gave them to me and I put them on the .25.
You know?
The one with the aluminum air tube and the Rocker1 hammer.
Much better length of pull and cheek weld.
Shot a quick 16.
Feels great.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 10, 2022, 06:47:06 PM
Got some work done on the leather stock wrap with integrated shoulder strap. Looks good so far, though I think I may try dying or distressing the leather a bit for a more aged look. I'm also addingva sheeps wool shoulder pad and maybe a pellet tin pocket, either on the strap or stock wrap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on August 10, 2022, 08:57:24 PM
Went to the range and dialed in my .457 a bit better. I realized part of the problem was my ammo. Today I started getting into slugs I've cast more recently and they are more consistent and more accurate. Right now I'm sizing everything to .458, but I might take my sizing press/die with me to the range next time and try some in .457 and see if that's any better.

I love being a member of a private range, I can take a five gal water jug and my compressor with me and refill my bottle all day without bothering my wife. I was there for three hours and only one other guy showed up using the long range rifle range and left after a few dozen shots. I really enjoy shooting steel targets and not having to worry about lead spatter on my own property. Totally worth it for the two gallons of gas it takes me to get there and back, a drawback of living on the edge of the earth.

For some reason my Challenger fills super slow, I'll ask in one of the long AEA threads if anyone else has the same issue. It's not the worst thing in the world, but it takes two minutes or so to go from 180b up to 240b, and that's with the bottle valve wide open.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 10, 2022, 09:40:39 PM
 Actually that is about how fast one should really fill a tube, saves the seals, less heat loss pressure loss.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on August 10, 2022, 09:51:05 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on August 10, 2022, 08:57:24 PM
Went to the range and dialed in my .457 a bit better. I realized part of the problem was my ammo. Today I started getting into slugs I've cast more recently and they are more consistent and more accurate. Right now I'm sizing everything to .458, but I might take my sizing press/die with me to the range next time and try some in .457 and see if that's any better.

I love being a member of a private range, I can take a five gal water jug and my compressor with me and refill my bottle all day without bothering my wife. I was there for three hours and only one other guy showed up using the long range rifle range and left after a few dozen shots. I really enjoy shooting steel targets and not having to worry about lead spatter on my own property. Totally worth it for the two gallons of gas it takes me to get there and back, a drawback of living on the edge of the earth.

For some reason my Challenger fills super slow, I'll ask in one of the long AEA threads if anyone else has the same issue. It's not the worst thing in the world, but it takes two minutes or so to go from 180b up to 240b, and that's with the bottle valve wide open.


Sounds like a great place to shoot.  I was wondering if ranges would let you bring a compressor and plug it in for refilling.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on August 10, 2022, 10:17:26 PM
Quote from: Mr.P on August 10, 2022, 09:51:05 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on August 10, 2022, 08:57:24 PM
Went to the range and dialed in my .457 a bit better. I realized part of the problem was my ammo. Today I started getting into slugs I've cast more recently and they are more consistent and more accurate. Right now I'm sizing everything to .458, but I might take my sizing press/die with me to the range next time and try some in .457 and see if that's any better.

I love being a member of a private range, I can take a five gal water jug and my compressor with me and refill my bottle all day without bothering my wife. I was there for three hours and only one other guy showed up using the long range rifle range and left after a few dozen shots. I really enjoy shooting steel targets and not having to worry about lead spatter on my own property. Totally worth it for the two gallons of gas it takes me to get there and back, a drawback of living on the edge of the earth.

For some reason my Challenger fills super slow, I'll ask in one of the long AEA threads if anyone else has the same issue. It's not the worst thing in the world, but it takes two minutes or so to go from 180b up to 240b, and that's with the bottle valve wide open.


Sounds like a great place to shoot.  I was wondering if ranges would let you bring a compressor and plug it in for refilling.

I actually showed the club president and one of the directors over the weekend after a reloading class. They were stoked to see it and very impressed with the ring on the steel plate at 50m. Bobby's jaw about hit the floor when I told him how fast it sends those 222g hollow points. He thinks they will actually mushroom so much they may not pass through a deer and suggests I use FN slugs for hunting season. It was fun to just blast that steel plate and send lead frag into the berm. Some of my 50m shots with the Stormrider came back and landed on the roof of the shooting area.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 13, 2022, 07:35:34 PM
 The other day my rear sight came in for the 499B I was tinkering on.
 I was surprised reading the directions that it is the same sight for the 853.
I kept thinking about that, as I tried sighting in the 499B; it needs more money...
 Came to the conclusion today, that I'm kinda wasting my time on a competition "bb gun" when I could be finishing off the competition 853c,(with Lothar Walther barrel)

So I removed the Buck Rail  LDC and reinstalled the front sight/muzzle weight, and put that new rear sight on!
 Now looks as it should, can't wait to try her out!

(http://i.imgur.com/vchQ7oj.jpg) (https://imgur.com/vchQ7oj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 13, 2022, 08:14:12 PM
 Yes the Rabbit Hole  ;D
 Been testing a hammer spring adjuster for the AEA Challenger .30 that GTA member Shorty is developing. It adds a nice adjustable range of power to this platform, making it able to shoot the readily available bargain pellets to custom slugs with proper settings for each.
 Here is a link to my airgun day https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=201473.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=201473.0)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 14, 2022, 05:06:28 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 13, 2022, 07:35:34 PM
The other day my rear sight came in for the 499B I was tinkering on.
 I was surprised reading the directions that it is the same sight for the 853.
I kept thinking about that, as I tried sighting in the 499B; it needs more money...
 Came to the conclusion today, that I'm kinda wasting my time on a competition "bb gun" when I could be finishing off the competition 853c,(with Lothar Walther barrel)

So I removed the Buck Rail  LDC and reinstalled the front sight/muzzle weight, and put that new rear sight on!
 Now looks as it should, can't wait to try her out!

(http://i.imgur.com/vchQ7oj.jpg) (https://imgur.com/vchQ7oj)
Nice looking rifle!  I really like the sticker.  It adds some competition classiness to it. 👌🏼😎
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 14, 2022, 08:57:34 AM
Quote from: bReTt on August 14, 2022, 05:06:28 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 13, 2022, 07:35:34 PM
The other day my rear sight came in for the 499B I was tinkering on.
 I was surprised reading the directions that it is the same sight for the 853.
I kept thinking about that, as I tried sighting in the 499B; it needs more money...
 Came to the conclusion today, that I'm kinda wasting my time on a competition "bb gun" when I could be finishing off the competition 853c,(with Lothar Walther barrel)

So I removed the Buck Rail  LDC and reinstalled the front sight/muzzle weight, and put that new rear sight on!
 Now looks as it should, can't wait to try her out!

(http://i.imgur.com/vchQ7oj.jpg) (https://imgur.com/vchQ7oj)
Nice looking rifle!  I really like the sticker.  It adds some competition classiness to it. 👌🏼😎


It came with that sticker, and it had the front sight which was all rust, a sling with rusty buckles, and it was missing the rear sight.
 I carefully removed the sticker (glue had dried out) when I refinished it, reapplied some paper glue. Also did a reseal kit.
 All this time it wore a LDC and scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 14, 2022, 09:18:27 AM
Spent the day yesterday trying to decide what to take to Kalamazoo to sell.
Need to raise funds for a Condor from the Classifieds.

Shoot this... Nope
Shoot that... Nope

All my guns are "keepers"...  ::) :P

Hopeless case I am... simply hopeless.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on August 14, 2022, 09:40:26 AM
I’ve seen some sweet condor setups at pretty considerable discounts - one listed recently with a TJ barrel and Doug Noble internals… I would’ve scooped that up if I hadn’t already built one myself at considerably greater expense over a long period of time LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 14, 2022, 08:40:54 PM
Swapped some scopes around.  The sawed off Crosman Fire is now wearing a UTG 4X32 AO on a one piece mount.  It is zeroed with 8gr Umarex hollow points at 25 yards.  I put the Pinty 3-9X32 IR AO compact scope on my 2240 carbine.  I’ve got to reseal the 2240 before squirrel season but the Pinty is a much better fit on the little carbine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on August 15, 2022, 01:17:53 AM
Ordered a Umarex XGB co2 bb pistol and a Walther PPQ/P99Q co2 bb and pellet pistol. Bought two 40 count boxes of Crosman co2 carts. $37.84. .473 per cart. Ordered extra mags fir the PPQ and a couple extra mags for my Daisy Model 11A1 1911 blow back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on August 15, 2022, 04:45:24 PM
I removed the Geo ldc which I broke (didn't follow instructions) and installed a buckrail ldc on my liberty. Man is that thing quite. Well worth the $24 including shipping I paid. Now I just need to figure out where it's leaking.😡😡
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 15, 2022, 05:11:53 PM
Started working on reshaping my 30 cal std challenger. Then got a new LDC for my 357 in the mail so I had to check that out as well. It is still a touch loud in my basement but helps out a lot outside where it really counts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 16, 2022, 07:05:31 PM
I've been improving my spinner racks, replacing some of the larger spinners with smaller ones. I finished another one today, now two to go.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on August 16, 2022, 09:01:01 PM
That’s awesome - looks like fun shooting
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on August 16, 2022, 09:06:55 PM
I am doing an extensive repair to the mounting part of a Crosman 2200 stock.
After repairing the clevis ears ans machining a mounting sleeve,
I made a mold to fill the entire tang of the stock with Marine Tex...
I'll post pics to the Crosman forum when completed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 16, 2022, 10:11:50 PM
Quote from: Mr.P on August 16, 2022, 09:01:01 PM
That’s awesome - looks like fun shooting
Thanks they are fun. I have four now. Welding/fabrication is another of my hobbies. My son is a welder/fabricator by trade and has access to punch-outs that he gives me and I turn them into targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 16, 2022, 11:34:23 PM
Dan your collection of spinner targets is impressive.  I wonder do you play some kind of shooting games with them?

I just have three pretty simple spinner sets and a bunch of gongs hanging from trees and fence posts.  Sometimes I get obsessive compulsive about the resetting spinner set and I will waste an hour and a half tin of pellets trying to shoot it “perfectly” although it only has five targets. >:(

Your multiplicity of targets would cause me to have a nervous breakdown. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 17, 2022, 12:59:38 AM
 Objective more shooting less trips to repaint the targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 17, 2022, 11:59:50 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on August 17, 2022, 12:59:38 AM
Objective more shooting less trips to repaint the targets.
Repaint the targets?

I thought I was the one with OCD. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 17, 2022, 05:36:12 PM
 Tinkered on the Daisy 25 some more.
 Realized the rear sight was still slightly bent, so I fixed that and added  a bit of white paint to the front sight. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 17, 2022, 06:09:50 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 16, 2022, 11:34:23 PM
Dan your collection of spinner targets is impressive.  I wonder do you play some kind of shooting games with them?

I just have three pretty simple spinner sets and a bunch of gongs hanging from trees and fence posts.  Sometimes I get obsessive compulsive about the resetting spinner set and I will waste an hour and a half tin of pellets trying to shoot it “perfectly” although it only has five targets. >:(

Your multiplicity of targets would cause me to have a nervous breakdown. :o
LOL....
I just enjoy shooting them.
I have racks set at 30, 35, 45, 50 & 60 yards. Different size spinners on each rack.
I shoot many different springers, some I can hit the 1" spinners at 45 yards others I can only hit the 1" spinners at 25 yds. 

Games?
I compete with myself. Always trying to improve. I like to have a spinner that presents a challenge for each rifle no matter the distance without having to constantly change set ups.

Games? Yes.

I completely restoration on my third rack today. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 17, 2022, 06:41:00 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 16, 2022, 11:34:23 PM

Sometimes I get obsessive compulsive about the resetting spinner set and I will waste an hour and a half tin of pellets trying to shoot it “perfectly” although it only has five targets. >:(


I also will shoot an hour or more and usually use a half tin of pellets or more trying to shoot the spinners without missing. 

When I reach "perfection", that is without missing, then I'll start shooting at the smaller spinners.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 17, 2022, 09:19:28 PM
Took out some cat food cans that were invading my property. Thankfully, my Beeman Slortsman was up to the task.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 17, 2022, 09:51:01 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on August 17, 2022, 09:19:28 PM
Took out some cat food cans that were invading my property. Thankfully, my Beeman Slortsman was up to the task.
Good cause those can be problem if they're not controlled.  Almost as bad as those tuna cans.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 17, 2022, 11:02:06 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 17, 2022, 09:51:01 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on August 17, 2022, 09:19:28 PM
Took out some cat food cans that were invading my property. Thankfully, my Beeman Slortsman was up to the task.
Good cause those can be problem if they're not controlled.  Almost as bad as those tuna cans.
Round here it’s beer cans.

Don’t know where all the dang things come from. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 17, 2022, 11:03:39 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 17, 2022, 11:02:06 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 17, 2022, 09:51:01 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on August 17, 2022, 09:19:28 PM
Took out some cat food cans that were invading my property. Thankfully, my Beeman Slortsman was up to the task.
Good cause those can be problem if they're not controlled.  Almost as bad as those tuna cans.
Round here it’s beer cans.

Don’t know where all the dang things come from. 8)

They multiply faster than mice right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on August 19, 2022, 01:09:25 AM
Today I made a  new piston seal for my BSA Spitfire out of urethane. It turns well with sharp tools and spinning fast. There is a wee bit of distortion that has to be allowed for. It took me a good part of the day but I did go to town to buy a cheap spade bit to grind up to make a tampering drill. And a new belt for the drill press.ģ
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sandman on August 19, 2022, 01:43:10 PM
Why, I made a tactical mini-vacuum attachment to clean the ol' indoor range, of course.


(https://i.imgur.com/hGpeUxt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/orJRknP.jpg)


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 19, 2022, 08:56:29 PM
Made some leather lens covers for my RWS scope that came with my used Beeman Sportsman.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on August 20, 2022, 07:50:21 PM
I got a V.1 Crosman 760 self cocker poppin' again....now to put it back together.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 22, 2022, 04:57:02 PM
Cleaned out and organized my airgun workbench and toolbox. In the process, I found 3 tins of pellets I forgot about, a small case of 18g CO2 carts, and some knock down tagets. How can I have so much &^^& when I only have 5 1/2 guns?! (I count the Daisy 220 onlybas half.) I even scrounged up an old O2 bottle and mask carrier that I'm putting to use as a range bag. (I got it from my air force days. You wouldn't believe what I got to, ahem, "dispose of" from those years.)

After that, I took the daisy and the Crosman 760 out for some quick and easy plinking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 22, 2022, 05:08:01 PM
 swapping scopes around... ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 22, 2022, 10:19:20 PM
After lunch we experienced a severe thunderstorms with flash flooding so I decided I would make some more spinners.
1) I have to flatten out the punch-outs (when the press punches them out they come out with a little domed nipple.)
2) next I drill a 1/8" hole near the edge.
3) bend the wire around a bolt to make a loop
4) measure from loop and bend a 90° at the other end
5) place the 90° end of the wire thru the hole in the punch-out
6) bend the 90° over and hammer tight
REPEAT
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2022, 05:10:34 PM
 Watching airgun hunting video's on YT.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 23, 2022, 06:08:44 PM
Repeat of yesterday. See above ^^
LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 23, 2022, 10:03:44 PM
 Tonight I worked on my Beeman P17.   
The adjustment screw in the trigger... Turning it in started getting really tight.
 Took the screw out and examined it. 
The end that contacts the sear had been turned down, but they left a larger diameter shoulder almost 1/16th long before the threads.
  Put the screw in my "poor man's lathe"  (drill) and filed the shoulder off.
Turned it back into the trigger.
 NOW, I have all kinds of adjustment...what a sweet trigger! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on August 23, 2022, 10:56:22 PM
does glaring at the pigeons standing 4 feet away from me on myrtle beach,
while i fantasize about performing 34gn jsb king heavy brain surgery on them count as airgun related? lol


word of the devastation that i inflict upon pigeons
must not have made it this far south hahahaha
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on August 25, 2022, 03:25:07 PM
I finished renovating my fourth and last spinner rack for a while.

I know everyone is probably tired of seeing my spinner racks and will be happy if they never see another one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 25, 2022, 03:38:40 PM
Mounted the new Sniper scope on the BSA Buccaneer to replace the one I robbed for the Gauntlet.
This evening I'll sight it in. I didn't have time before work this morning.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LLSJK8G?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LLSJK8G?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 25, 2022, 04:48:39 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 25, 2022, 03:25:07 PM
I finished renovating my fourth and last spinner rack for a while.

I know everyone is probably tired of seeing my spinner racks and will be happy if they never see another one.

If you're sick of them, I'll take one off your hands.  ;D

Got out the 1077 and reminded myself of why I don't shoot it more. haha. Then I broke out my Sportsman and shot some holes in paper before sniping CO2 cylinders for a while. Its so much fun hearing that "PING" and watching them go flying!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 25, 2022, 04:52:52 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on August 25, 2022, 04:48:39 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 25, 2022, 03:25:07 PM
I finished renovating my fourth and last spinner rack for a while.

I know everyone is probably tired of seeing my spinner racks and will be happy if they never see another one.

If you're sick of them, I'll take one off your hands.  ;D

Got out the 1077 and reminded myself of why I don't shoot it more. haha. Then I broke out my Sportsman and shot some holes in paper before sniping CO2 cylinders for a while. Its so much fun hearing that "PING" and watching them go flying!
If you cut the bottoms out of them at different lengths you can learn to play Christmas songs on them....  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 25, 2022, 05:33:17 PM
Quote from: starlingassassin on August 23, 2022, 10:56:22 PM
does glaring at the pigeons standing 4 feet away from me on myrtle beach,
while i fantasize about performing 34gn jsb king heavy brain surgery on them count as airgun related? lol


word of the devastation that i inflict upon pigeons
must not have made it this far south hahahaha
Get out on the beach early enough and you will see dozens of ghost crabs.  They are terrible predators of baby sea turtles.  They also look like the perfect air rifle target!  It’s terribly frustrating.

Yes, if just thinking about sin is sinning then just thinking about airguns is airgun related. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 25, 2022, 08:14:47 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on August 25, 2022, 04:48:39 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 25, 2022, 03:25:07 PM
I finished renovating my fourth and last spinner rack for a while.

I know everyone is probably tired of seeing my spinner racks and will be happy if they never see another one.

If you're sick of them, I'll take one off your hands.  ;D

Got out the 1077 and reminded myself of why I don't shoot it more. haha. Then I broke out my Sportsman and shot some holes in paper before sniping CO2 cylinders for a while. Its so much fun hearing that "PING" and watching them go flying!


Crosman 1077?  Wood or synthetic?
 Bought one, had it all fixed up, sold it, missed it, got ANOTHER! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 25, 2022, 09:17:48 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 25, 2022, 08:14:47 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on August 25, 2022, 04:48:39 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 25, 2022, 03:25:07 PM
I finished renovating my fourth and last spinner rack for a while.

I know everyone is probably tired of seeing my spinner racks and will be happy if they never see another one.

If you're sick of them, I'll take one off your hands.  ;D

Got out the 1077 and reminded myself of why I don't shoot it more. haha. Then I broke out my Sportsman and shot some holes in paper before sniping CO2 cylinders for a while. Its so much fun hearing that "PING" and watching them go flying!


Crosman 1077?  Wood or synthetic?
 Bought one, had it all fixed up, sold it, missed it, got ANOTHER! ;D ;D ;D

Synthetic. Nothing special. Maybe I'll take it apart this weekend and see if I can make any improvements to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 25, 2022, 09:19:20 PM
 
Quote from: avator on August 25, 2022, 04:52:52 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on August 25, 2022, 04:48:39 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 25, 2022, 03:25:07 PM
I finished renovating my fourth and last spinner rack for a while.

I know everyone is probably tired of seeing my spinner racks and will be happy if they never see another one.

If you're sick of them, I'll take one off your hands.  ;D

Got out the 1077 and reminded myself of why I don't shoot it more. haha. Then I broke out my Sportsman and shot some holes in paper before sniping CO2 cylinders for a while. Its so much fun hearing that "PING" and watching them go flying!
If you cut the bottoms out of them at different lengths you can learn to play Christmas songs on them....  ;) ;D
🤔🤔🤔🤔😯😲😵🤯
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 25, 2022, 09:38:18 PM
Today I tried my hand at modifying a m417 rifled barrel to fit a 2240, it was relatively successful since it worked but the chamber is a little rough loading.
Without having to touch the sights I can hit everything I aim at because I didn't mess with the crown which I think is the most important part.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt7WNqMj/20220825-172643.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2LW9LFNq)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 26, 2022, 08:21:12 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on August 25, 2022, 09:17:48 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 25, 2022, 08:14:47 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on August 25, 2022, 04:48:39 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on August 25, 2022, 03:25:07 PM
I finished renovating my fourth and last spinner rack for a while.

I know everyone is probably tired of seeing my spinner racks and will be happy if they never see another one.

If you're sick of them, I'll take one off your hands.  ;D

Got out the 1077 and reminded myself of why I don't shoot it more. haha. Then I broke out my Sportsman and shot some holes in paper before sniping CO2 cylinders for a while. Its so much fun hearing that "PING" and watching them go flying!


Crosman 1077?  Wood or synthetic?
 Bought one, had it all fixed up, sold it, missed it, got ANOTHER! ;D ;D ;D

Synthetic. Nothing special. Maybe I'll take it apart this weekend and see if I can make any improvements to it.


Mine's synthetic too.
I've done many mods.  Very pleased with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 26, 2022, 11:05:07 AM
 Reading GTA and watching airgun videos on YT.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 26, 2022, 11:15:34 AM
Woke up early this morning which left enough time to sight the new Sniper scope in on the Buccaneer.
Took all of 5 shots to get it on point.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on August 26, 2022, 05:03:38 PM
Went to look at some old AGs.  I can't decide if I want a new hobby fixing, fiddling with and shooting them.  They're not exactly competitive in the 21st century.  But superficially, they are rather cool.  Do I really need more old stuff taking up energy, space and time?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 26, 2022, 05:56:49 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on August 26, 2022, 05:03:38 PM
Went to look at some old AGs.  I can't decide if I want a new hobby fixing, fiddling with and shooting them.  They're not exactly competitive in the 21st century.  But superficially, they are rather cool.  Do I really need more old stuff taking up energy, space and time?
That certainly is a decision only you can make.

My personal journey has lead me to realize that I would prefer to spend my airgun time shooting rather than fixing/tuning/modding.  I just want to pull the trigger and hit what I'm aiming at.  The thing is, is that I like trying new air rifles but as I buy more I don't seem to be able to sell others off.  So my accumulation of airguns is growing and I feel like I need to cycle through shooting them all.  I think I would be less stressed having less guns to deal with but they are ALL so much fun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 26, 2022, 06:56:38 PM
Took apart the 1077 just because. Once I had it apart, decided to secure the barrel more by using electrical tape to make spacers for the barrel and shroud. I also noticed I need a new CO2 cartridge seal. Doesn't seam to leak but...

Haven't had a chance to test it out yet, but hopefully my shots won't be quite so all over the place with a more secure barrel.

I also considered doing something to improve thevseal on the brass tube.

I did make a little tweak to the trigger to smooth it out and shorten the pull length.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on August 27, 2022, 03:41:40 AM
Been raining here so no shooting. Put new scope and mounts on Benji .177 NP Elite. Buffed out the 4th and final coat of teak oil on Diana 52L stock. Opened the box containing my “new” Rail Lock spring compressor from PA. Called PA to ask WTH? Wrote post with pictures next door detailing the nonsense. Will copy here. Oh, and purchased the Diana Model 34 T05 that was in the Classifieds.

Lt. Dan, hope y’all are okay your way. We know that pain! We’ve been lucky so far this year. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 27, 2022, 08:27:57 AM
Well we had a get together last night, my 1st ex and her mother, came up from TX to celebrate her mothers B-Day, as most of the family is still in WI.
 Well my ex's uncle and I got to talking hunting, as he used to hunt rabbit on my nursery property, and he mentioned big bore airguns he saw on the inter-web, his eyes light up when I told him I had a nice assortment of them. I also offered to let him come hunt bunnies with me this upcoming season at the apple orchard I work at.
 
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2022, 09:56:14 AM
The little glass bistro table on the front deck was not quite stable enough for shooting from. Betty Lou gave the nod to set up one of the folding tables.
I didn't realize that I get the whole shebang on the security camera.
Right hand top and bottom... shooting table and targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 27, 2022, 03:51:56 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on August 26, 2022, 11:05:07 AM
Reading GTA and watching airgun videos on YT.


same same
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 03:57:47 PM
Did some 3D design work for Single Shot Trays for the Evanix line.
.177 clear up to and including the .50 cals.
Tuesday my 3D printer arrives and I'll start printing the 1st tests.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2022, 05:09:51 PM
Monkey wrench got tossed into my plans....
Got a call from work. One of my guys was traveling 4 racks high (only supposed to carry 2 high) and backed them into an overhead beam. 3 racks of 12 each firewall completes came tumbling down. 3 bent up racks and 36 damaged parts to the tune of about $10k.
So off to work I went to do 1 1/2 hours of paperwork and securing bad parts.
That's gonna leave a mark...  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 27, 2022, 05:26:23 PM
Did he loose his job?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 05:26:58 PM
What's that got to do with Air Guns?
Unless you shoot him with one or need to hire an Air Gunner to replace him?
 ;D
Should have posted in What did you do NOT Air Gun related.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2022, 05:30:15 PM
Nope... drug test, write up and off the forklift until he goes through retraining on Monday.
This is his first issue and he's been with us more than 10 years. He made a mistake and he realizes it. Matter of fact, he's the one who called me first and reported himself. Of course, I got 4 or so more calls shortly after..  :-\  Some people just love the drama.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2022, 05:31:55 PM
Quote from: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 05:26:58 PM
What's that got to do with Air Guns?
Unless you shoot him with one or need to hire an Air Gunner to replace him?
 ;D
Should have posted in What did you do NOT Air Gun related.
Because I posted my airgun plan earlier.. more of a follow up to the plan.
Sorry sir, should I take a drug test?   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 05:36:11 PM
Do they have a Creek Water test?
 ;D
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2022, 05:42:48 PM
Quote from: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 05:36:11 PM
Do they have a Creek Water test?
 ;D
 ;)
Yep, I test it all the time...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 05:44:58 PM
And I assume Betty Lou does the confirmation of your test results?
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 27, 2022, 05:48:07 PM
That's good I know some places would kick him to the curb with out a thought.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2022, 05:49:26 PM
Me too but I'm pretty good at running interference between the Koreans and my guys.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 05:51:55 PM
Quote from: Insanity on August 27, 2022, 05:48:07 PM
That's good I know some places would kick him to the curb with out a thought.
It's Alabama! Home of Forrest Gump! Heck if he can spell Fork Lift? Probably has a job for life!

(That is just a JOKE people! So don't flame Me for it!)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2022, 05:54:07 PM
Quote from: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 05:51:55 PM
Quote from: Insanity on August 27, 2022, 05:48:07 PM
That's good I know some places would kick him to the curb with out a thought.
It's Alabama! Home of Forrest Gump! Heck if he can spell Fork Lift? Probably has a job for life!

(That is just a JOKE people! So don't flame Me for it!)
Heck, some of them can't even say it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 27, 2022, 05:56:18 PM
I hear people call it a high low. hey! is a high low it has forks and it lifts high low piffft.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 06:00:18 PM
What is the Korean translation anyway?
Big lift Dragon which translte maiden in low way?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2022, 06:01:29 PM
Quote from: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 06:00:18 PM
What is the Korean translation anyway?
Big lift Dragon which translte maiden in low way?
Pawk Rift
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 06:03:44 PM
Some day I'll post translations of parts for the Evanix Guns!
 ;D
That stuff will blow your mind!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 27, 2022, 06:04:08 PM
Quote from: avator on August 27, 2022, 06:01:29 PM
Quote from: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 06:00:18 PM
What is the Korean translation anyway?
Big lift Dragon which translte maiden in low way?
Pawk Rift

I'm glad I sat my beer down before I read that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2022, 06:11:21 PM
Quote from: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 06:03:44 PM
Some day I'll post translations of parts for the Evanix Guns!
 ;D
That stuff will blow your mind!
I hear it about 10 hours everyday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 27, 2022, 06:28:06 PM
Back to some actual airgun activity.

Took my 1077 out to test the mods, only to find its not feeding pellets correctly. Best guess is the seal on the brass tube the feeds into the valve needs a new seal after my fiddling. Or my trigger mod doesn't move the hammer back far enough to open the valve.

So instead, got out the sportsman and tried my hand at a little marksmanship target I found the other day. The idea is to shoot three targets, three times in the standing, kneeling and prone positions at 15 yards. Completly unsupported. The targets shrink with each position to simulate increased distance. I think I did okay.
I had a couple of flyers because a fly kept bugging me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 27, 2022, 08:47:12 PM
Quote from: Insanity on August 27, 2022, 06:04:08 PM
Quote from: avator on August 27, 2022, 06:01:29 PM
Quote from: Privateer on August 27, 2022, 06:00:18 PM
What is the Korean translation anyway?
Big lift Dragon which translte maiden in low way?
Pawk Rift

I'm glad I sat my beer down before I read that.
I will quote from the owner’s manual of my 1969 Yamaha DT 250.

Do not bang exhaust box at dogs!

Beware the grease mud!

Engage clutch to feel fine!

And the one that puzzles me the most, Do not wink head lamp at traffic.

Anyhoo. . . . .  I did some very long range testing of air rifles and pellets in preparation for hunting season.  I shot my .25 cal Hatsan mod 125 out to about 100 yards and both Summit Rangers.  I’ve figured out the best long range pellets for all of them.  This season my maximum range has moved out to forty yards!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 27, 2022, 08:54:25 PM
The closest thing airgun related today was thinking about how cool it would be if I could set up an airgun range on the dock and shoot while at work on standby.  We have an enclosed crane area that would be wind free and climate controlled.  If I could open the gate to the steel shop I could shoot close to 150 yards!  I'm much more content shooting at 50 yards and under but I could do it if only.... 😁😁🤠
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 27, 2022, 09:21:40 PM
 Went into work for a few hours this am., to keep bad things from happening  ;D
Got home mowed lawn, started installing a new stereo in SWMBOs truck, will finish tomorrow with any luck  :-\
While looking up wiring diagrams, the cats Chewy box arrived  ??? SWMBO went to get it and hollered in did you order a compressor ? I said yup and dragged the heavy most pristing shipping box I ever saw  8) TY FedEx  ;D
 Cleaned cat boxes, then had to grill burgers, shot my garage 880 while doing so...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on August 28, 2022, 12:07:50 AM
Yesterday put my Crosman Fury .177 springer in a Storm wood stock, mounted a Simmons 30mm 3-9x40 mildot scope. Removed the plastic muzzle break. Put Limbsaver recoil pad over the back end and a round rubber Limbsaver harmonic damper on the barrel slid back to the stock. I guess a break barrel is a free floating stock.

Today I exchanged a m3x10mm screw for the stock trigger adjustment screw. Screwed it in till the gun shot, back out 1 1/2 turns. Sear wouldn't catch. Another 1/2 turn, cocked and bump tested. 1/2 inch easy first stage, 2nd stage breaks clean, 4 lbs. Jury's still out.

Chronied, average 870 fps with 8.2 grs Meister. w/c's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on August 28, 2022, 03:41:04 AM
Quote from: bReTt on August 27, 2022, 08:54:25 PM
The closest thing airgun related today was thinking about how cool it would be if I could set up an airgun range on the dock and shoot while at work on standby.  We have an enclosed crane area that would be wind free and climate controlled.  If I could open the gate to the steel shop I could shoot close to 150 yards!  I'm much more content shooting at 50 yards and under but I could do it if only.... 😁😁🤠

The key is to set up everything is stages and start out little by little until everyone is just used to it next thing you know you have NUHY submissions left and right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on August 28, 2022, 02:42:31 PM
Won a bunch of stuff at a gun auction today including some air pistols.    I normally lose auctions at the last minute but today I won pretty much everything I bid on.  Can't wait to pick it all up later this week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on August 28, 2022, 07:36:59 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on August 26, 2022, 05:03:38 PM
Went to look at some old AGs.  I can't decide if I want a new hobby fixing, fiddling with and shooting them.  They're not exactly competitive in the 21st century.  But superficially, they are rather cool.  Do I really need more old stuff taking up energy, space and time?
What kind of " old " are we talking here?
Personally I wouldn't trade any of my vintage pumpers for the most expensive modern gun on the market today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on August 28, 2022, 08:53:07 PM
  Well, I guess I have a new hobby for the winter.  Tinkering with the AG pistols from the auction.     Sheridan EB,  JC Higgins  .177 target pistol, Benjamin 132 in .22, Crosman 600, Crossman 130, Daisy  No .177 target special .  The Sheridan and JC Higgins look almost L.N.I.B.   I'll be able to pick them up later this week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on August 29, 2022, 11:48:24 PM
Found that those little plastic 'vials' for mechanical pencil leads fit BB's perfectly; you can fit 50 or so; but they pour out better when you only put in 40-which works just fine, as two of these full of 40 and a full mag is what I get from a 12-gram in my M&P...  :D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8665)
Jesse
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on August 29, 2022, 11:51:06 PM
Quote from: JuryRigger on August 29, 2022, 11:48:24 PM
Found that those little plastic 'vials' for mechanical pencil leads fit BB's perfectly; you can fit 50 or so; but they pour out better when you only put in 40-which works just fine, as two of these full of 40 and a full mag is what I get from a 12-gram in my M&P...  :D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8665)
Jesse

I'll have to remember that! Those would certainly feed my 760 better than the bottles do. And I've got a ton of those things laying around.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 30, 2022, 02:52:47 AM
I went ahead and modified a 1022 scope rail to fit my latest Crosman 1400.  I picked up a couple of Allen head screws to mount it with and I had to trim them slightly for length.  The rail fits perfectly and I’m deliberating about whether it needs a dab of epoxy or not.  The only scope I’ve got that isn’t presently employed is a big Leupold Rifleman 3-9X40 so it got a one piece cantilever mount from UTG that I use on all my 1400’s.  Everything is mounted right now but I may have to take it apart and adjust things.  Later today I’ll zero it and test for accuracy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 30, 2022, 09:47:03 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 30, 2022, 02:52:47 AM
I went ahead and modified a 1022 scope rail to fit my latest Crosman 1400.  I picked up a couple of Allen head screws to mount it with and I had to trim them slightly for length.  The rail fits perfectly and I’m deliberating about whether it needs a dab of epoxy or not.  The only scope I’ve got that isn’t presently employed is a big Leupold Rifleman 3-9X40 so it got a one piece cantilever mount from UTG that I use on all my 1400’s.  Everything is mounted right now but I may have to take it apart and adjust things.  Later today I’ll zero it and test for accuracy.


  Need pictures! lol

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 30, 2022, 06:22:17 PM
The Leupold was too much scope so I swapped it for the 3-9X32 Optima on my first model 1400.  Accuracy results weren’t great but I’m pretty shaky today.  It shot well enough with 14.6gr H&N FTT at 30 yards that I’m encouraged.  I’ll give the barrel a good cleaning and see if that doesn’t help.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 30, 2022, 10:26:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on August 30, 2022, 06:22:17 PM
The Leupold was too much scope so I swapped it for the 3-9X32 Optima on my first model 1400.  Accuracy results weren’t great but I’m pretty shaky today.  It shot well enough with 14.6gr H&N FTT at 30 yards that I’m encouraged.  I’ll give the barrel a good cleaning and see if that doesn’t help.

Looking sharp, Captain!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 31, 2022, 07:43:32 PM
New scope mount goodies came in today.  I removed and remounted the scope on an air rifle.  I'll hopefully get to sight it in here soon. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on September 02, 2022, 01:28:07 PM
Cleaned the barrels on my Beeman Sportsman and my Whisper Swarm. Then rejiggered the triger on the Crosman 1077 so it actually fires. Seems to shoot harder now too. What I did was file back the catch on the  trigger push rod that pulls back the hammer.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on September 02, 2022, 06:04:07 PM
About to re-take the test to get my Ohio Pesting license.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 03, 2022, 05:08:24 PM
After refurbishing my existing three spinners racks and building a new one I had some scrap angle iron left over as well a few of the older spinners.

I've been scratching my head as to what to do with the scraps.

Conclusion:
I've decided to make a smaller version of my current spinner rack.

(Pictures to follow later.)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on September 03, 2022, 10:39:44 PM
Our monthly fun shoot in Cross, S.C.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 04, 2022, 12:41:04 AM
I ran chronograph test on the new (to me) Crosman 1400 and a Crosman Shockwave.

Results were everything I was hoping for.  The 1400 is making 13.5 fpe with Norma GTFT at eight pumps.  Exactly where it should be.

The Shockwave was the surprise though, 17.5 fpe with the same Normas!   The spread over ten shots was only 4 fps and the standard deviation was only 1.4. Out of an eleven inch barrel!   :o

The Shockwave wins the position of “boat gun” this squirrel season.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 04, 2022, 11:43:41 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 03, 2022, 05:08:24 PM
After refurbishing my existing three spinners racks and building a new one I had some scrap angle iron left over as well a few of the older spinners.

I've been scratching my head as to what to do with the scraps.

Conclusion:
I've decided to make a smaller version of my current spinner rack.

(Pictures to follow later.)
I finished my little project this morning.
 
I chose to do this without welding just for giggles.  I haven't painted it yet due to the misty weather this morning.

It's 19" wide and 24" tall.
The diameter of the smallest spinner is 5/8" and the largest is 1-1/2"

Weatherproof and very portable.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on September 04, 2022, 01:16:59 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 04, 2022, 11:43:41 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 03, 2022, 05:08:24 PM
After refurbishing my existing three spinners racks and building a new one I had some scrap angle iron left over as well a few of the older spinners.

I've been scratching my head as to what to do with the scraps.

Conclusion:
I've decided to make a smaller version of my current spinner rack.

(Pictures to follow later.)
I finished my little project this morning.
 
I chose to do this without welding just for giggles.  I haven't painted it yet due to the misty weather this morning.

It's 19" wide and 24" tall.
The diameter of the smallest spinner is 5/8" and the largest is 1-1/2"

Weatherproof and very portable.

That is exactly what I want when I get a welder. The only change I'd make is putting a trap right in the center for punching paper targets.

As for me, I had to make a few design adjustments to the globe sight I made for my Sportsman. I had to raise the aperture center a few mm or my cheek wouldn't go low enough to align the sights. I'm also using a brass infused filament that I should be able to polish and smooth to look like real brass. We'll see how that turns out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 04, 2022, 03:01:22 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 04, 2022, 11:43:41 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 03, 2022, 05:08:24 PM
After refurbishing my existing three spinners racks and building a new one I had some scrap angle iron left over as well a few of the older spinners.

I've been scratching my head as to what to do with the scraps.

Conclusion:
I've decided to make a smaller version of my current spinner rack.

(Pictures to follow later.)
I finished my little project this morning.
 
I chose to do this without welding just for giggles.  I haven't painted it yet due to the misty weather this morning.

It's 19" wide and 24" tall.
The diameter of the smallest spinner is 5/8" and the largest is 1-1/2"

Weatherproof and very portable.

Looks good, Lt. Dan!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 04, 2022, 03:14:08 PM
Thanks Matt and John. I enjoy making stuff from the scraps of metal left over from other projects but the nuts and bolts added some expense. And it took a little bit longer to build without using the welder and plasma cutter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 04, 2022, 08:25:17 PM
 Changed stocks on my Metal 880.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on September 04, 2022, 10:02:58 PM
Printed 10 simple k baffles to fit in a 1” x 7” aluminum can made by rockr1.  10.5 mm bore and attached to a 9mm Rex p.  I didn’t think the 1” tube would allow enough room for effective baffles given the bore is about 0.4” but by golly it works pretty well. 


Un-muffled it’s got an ear-ringing pop/bang sound that is a sharp report and echoes, etc.  This skinny ldc cuts it down to a tight mechanical slap and loud chuff off air.  Not sure if it could be called backyard friendly or bot but it definitely is much quieter and does not sound like a report or firework .


 I decided to go for lots of close baffles (10) kind of packed in, and engaging the airstream, instead of my usual 3-uneven-chamber design.  i assumed the narrow tube doesn’t really have enough volume for air to expand into making expansion chambers kind of pointless.

I have to try some alternatives to the K baffle but I’m not quite sure what will work in such a small space.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 05, 2022, 03:38:09 PM
 Getting some ready to go to Consignment. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on September 05, 2022, 03:39:54 PM
The brass front globe sight on the beeman came out so good, I made one for my Crosman 1077. Managed to get it done on the first shot. Managed to keep most of a clip in the 3 inch target at 15m when I tested it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 07, 2022, 05:01:02 PM
My latest project.... using some 1/4" cold roll to make some bolt on spinners.

The diamond spinner is 1" x 1" x 3/16"

The bottom one (2" x 2" x 1/8") I made yesterday using a long 1/4" bolt.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 08, 2022, 07:11:38 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 07, 2022, 05:01:02 PM
My latest project.... using some 1/4" cold roll to make some bolt on spinners.

The diamond spinner is 1" x 1" x 3/16"

The bottom one (2" x 2" x 1/8") I made yesterday using a long 1/4" bolt.

Nice work, Dan!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 08, 2022, 08:15:27 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on September 08, 2022, 07:11:38 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 07, 2022, 05:01:02 PM
My latest project.... using some 1/4" cold roll to make some bolt on spinners.

The diamond spinner is 1" x 1" x 3/16"

The bottom one (2" x 2" x 1/8") I made yesterday using a long 1/4" bolt.

Nice work, Dan!

Thanks. I had a bunch of the 1/4" rod cutoffs varying lengths from 3" to 6" and I couldn't think of a use till I saw a picture of a single spinner using a long lag screw into a tree. Lightbulb came on and I decided to make these. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on September 08, 2022, 10:23:52 AM
I'm taking my MC Daisy 853C down to a gunsmith in Nacodoches for a Pilkgun 853 trigger job.  This little rifle is one hole accurate at 10 M and should be even better with a new trigger and a pro lube.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on September 08, 2022, 11:46:39 AM
Got the idea last night to turn my empty CO2 cartridges into spinners by drilling out the end and tapping them to 1/4-20 thead and hanging them using eyelet bolts. Got about halfway through my first prototype before I got interu.... I mean, asked to play by my toddler.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 08, 2022, 02:53:05 PM
Finally, I did something today that is airgun related:
Because of the ticks and red bugs still being active, I have not started hunting yet.  But it is getting closer by the day. 
With this thought in mind, I went to my favorite range today and checked the accuracy of my two hunting rifles.
The Marauder .25 proved itself with three shots [and one more for good luck].
The Stormrider .22 required 11 shots before I was satisfied. 
How many of you tap/settle the scope turrets after making an adjustment?  (I have done that for years after a Deputy Sheriff at a firing range in Louisiana suggested I do it.)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 08, 2022, 10:03:05 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on September 08, 2022, 02:53:05 PM
Finally, I did something today that is airgun related:
Because of the ticks and red bugs still being active, I have not started hunting yet.  But it is getting closer by the day. 
With this thought in mind, I went to my favorite range today and checked the accuracy of my two hunting rifles.
The Marauder .25 proved itself with three shots [and one more for good luck].
The Stormrider .22 required 11 shots before I was satisfied. 
How many of you tap/settle the scope turrets after making an adjustment?  (I have done that for years after a Deputy Sheriff at a firing range in Louisiana suggested I do it.)

I’ve seen guys do that. But, when I make adjustments, I’ve always gone 2 clicks past and then 2 clicks back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 08, 2022, 11:28:53 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on September 08, 2022, 10:03:05 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on September 08, 2022, 02:53:05 PM
Finally, I did something today that is airgun related:
Because of the ticks and red bugs still being active, I have not started hunting yet.  But it is getting closer by the day. 
With this thought in mind, I went to my favorite range today and checked the accuracy of my two hunting rifles.
The Marauder .25 proved itself with three shots [and one more for good luck].
The Stormrider .22 required 11 shots before I was satisfied. 
How many of you tap/settle the scope turrets after making an adjustment? (I have done that for years after a Deputy Sheriff at a firing range in Louisiana suggested I do it.)

I’ve seen guys do that. But, when I make adjustments, I’ve always gone 2 clicks past and then 2 clicks back.
I was having to do that two with my Hammers scopes and the UTG scopes, the Hawke Airmax however does not require that, if I move the turret one click the reticle moves.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 09, 2022, 08:31:11 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 08, 2022, 11:28:53 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on September 08, 2022, 10:03:05 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on September 08, 2022, 02:53:05 PM
Finally, I did something today that is airgun related:
Because of the ticks and red bugs still being active, I have not started hunting yet.  But it is getting closer by the day. 
With this thought in mind, I went to my favorite range today and checked the accuracy of my two hunting rifles.
The Marauder .25 proved itself with three shots [and one more for good luck].
The Stormrider .22 required 11 shots before I was satisfied. 
How many of you tap/settle the scope turrets after making an adjustment? (I have done that for years after a Deputy Sheriff at a firing range in Louisiana suggested I do it.)

I’ve seen guys do that. But, when I make adjustments, I’ve always gone 2 clicks past and then 2 clicks back.
I was having to do that two with my Hammers scopes and the UTG scopes, the Hawke Airmax however does not require that, if I move the turret one click the reticle moves.

…and stays, I bet. I’ll get there someday.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 09, 2022, 09:36:03 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on September 09, 2022, 08:31:11 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 08, 2022, 11:28:53 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on September 08, 2022, 10:03:05 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on September 08, 2022, 02:53:05 PM
Finally, I did something today that is airgun related:
Because of the ticks and red bugs still being active, I have not started hunting yet.  But it is getting closer by the day. 
With this thought in mind, I went to my favorite range today and checked the accuracy of my two hunting rifles.
The Marauder .25 proved itself with three shots [and one more for good luck].
The Stormrider .22 required 11 shots before I was satisfied. 
How many of you tap/settle the scope turrets after making an adjustment? (I have done that for years after a Deputy Sheriff at a firing range in Louisiana suggested I do it.)

I’ve seen guys do that. But, when I make adjustments, I’ve always gone 2 clicks past and then 2 clicks back.
I was having to do that two with my Hammers scopes and the UTG scopes, the Hawke Airmax however does not require that, if I move the turret one click the reticle moves.

…and stays, I bet. I’ll get there someday.  ;)
Yep, and stays.
I had a Hatsan Optima 3-12X50AO scope, if my memory serves me right, that was a pain  to get the reticle to move. Two, three, four clicks.... tapping after each and then it would jump then I would have to go the other direction. It didn't last long because my Hatsan Mod 95 killed that scope shortly afterwards. I got a free replacement and I don't remember ever mounting the replacement on anything for fear the same thing would happen. (Shhhhh... I didn't like the  glass on the Optima scopes anyway.)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 09, 2022, 09:59:14 AM
I actually don't know if the reticle moves with each click because I automatically do the 'TAP' thing right away before I take the next shot. 
(I have come from a long line of cheap scopes that were surprisingly accurate considering the price I paid for them.  My first scope was a 4X for $8.99.)  :o :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 09, 2022, 10:04:42 AM
Yep, I put Hammers on a couple of my hard hitting springers/gas rammers. So far, so good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 09, 2022, 10:12:03 AM
I used that $8.99 scope on a .22 LR for about 40 years.  It was replaced by a $40 Bushnell that I used on the .22 LRs and then on PCPs.  I retired it about six years ago when the reticles became slanted and wavy. 
I am looking through better scopes now.  Hey, life is too short to suffer with bad glass.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on September 09, 2022, 02:13:49 PM
pulled the trigger 29 times in 35 minutes this morning  8)

r.i.p. pigeons
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on September 09, 2022, 04:43:54 PM
Received a most excellent centrifugal bullet trap today.  Very well constructed and the slugs do not shatter and produce so much dust thanks to the centrifugal design. This will make recovery of bullets for casting a cinch.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on September 09, 2022, 04:48:56 PM
Tried out a new DIY spinner idea using old CO2 carts. Basically, I drilled out the end and tapped it to 1/4-20 thread and treaded an eyebolt into it. I then hang this from a rod. Just a prototype setup shown below, but I plan on completely redoing my gallery setup this winter and incorporating these targets into it.
Its a pretty simple do-at-home, no weld target. You could even hang them using string.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 09, 2022, 04:55:21 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on September 09, 2022, 04:48:56 PM
Tried out a new DIY spinner idea using old CO2 carts. Basically, I drilled out the end and tapped it to 1/4-20 thread and treaded an eyebolt into it. I then hang this from a rod. Just a prototype setup shown below, but I plan on completely redoing my gallery setup this winter and incorporating these targets into it.
Its a pretty simple do-at-home, no weld target. You could even hang them using string.
Nice work Matt.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on September 09, 2022, 10:05:57 PM
Shot my HW97 K .177 caliber at 50 yards today using JCB 10.34 grain. Had some good groups but my shooting at 75 years old is not very good. Plan to shorten the the second stage of the trigger this weekend and try again next week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 09, 2022, 10:50:54 PM
Quote from: AirGunner on September 09, 2022, 10:05:57 PM
Shot my HW97 K .177 caliber at 50 yards today using JCB 10.34 grain. Had some good groups but my shooting at 75 years old is not very good. Plan to shorten the the second stage of the trigger this weekend and try again next week.
When I bought my HW97K - .177 from Oldgringo he said he had on several occasions shot <3/8" five-shot ctc 30-yard groups using 7.87 gr. AA pellets.  I didn't have any of thr 7.87 but I had some 8.4 gr. AA  pellets. So that's what I've stuck with. I'm very pleased with them.  Yesterday I was getting 1" and under groups at 45 yrds. I was even hitting the 5/8" spinners pretty consistently.   I haven't tried 50 yds yet nor have I tried the heavier 10.34 gr pellets. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 10, 2022, 02:03:15 PM
 I recently ended up with an early (circa 1962) Daisy 25 from my brother; it had belonged to his now deceased F-I-L.
 He just recently came across and sent me the Daisy "booklet" that had come with it. 
  Labeled "Daisy BB Rifle  Instruction Program".

How to set up targets and at what distance, proper shooting positions, games to play, and etc.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on September 10, 2022, 03:15:01 PM
The only thing I have done Airgun related is to try and determine if the FX Impact 3 Sniper, is as worthy of their price tg as some say it is.

I'm interested in an FX Impact 3 Sniper but can't find someone that is left handed to talk to me about it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on September 10, 2022, 03:21:24 PM
I sighted in a Winchester 4x32 AO Scope on my Daisy 880 Shadow at 10 meters.
It took me a few rounds of Daisy Wadcutters.
Taking a water break and a head call.
Loading pellets with an HF set of Tweezers makes life so much easier.
I wished Daisy would have a magazine like the Diana airguns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 10, 2022, 03:56:05 PM
Yesterday I decided to use the pieces in
my scrap metal pile that were leftover from making spinners racks to make something airgun related.

I decided to make a cross between a dueling tree and a spinner rack.

It's diamonds versus circles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do tohoday?
Post by: Oldgringo on September 10, 2022, 04:03:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 10, 2022, 03:56:05 PM
Yesterday I decided to use the pieces in
my scrap metal that were leftover from making spinners racks to make something airgun related.

I decided to make a cross between a dueling tree and a spinner rack.

It's diamonds versus













Very nice!  Color me green.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do tohoday?
Post by: Jshooter71 on September 10, 2022, 11:25:34 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on September 10, 2022, 04:03:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 10, 2022, 03:56:05 PM
Yesterday I decided to use the pieces in
my scrap metal that were leftover from making spinners racks to make something airgun related.

I decided to make a cross between a dueling tree and a spinner rack.

It's diamonds versus













Very nice!  Color me green.

Very nice, indeed! Nice work, Dan!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on September 10, 2022, 11:52:53 PM
Man, if I had nice fancy targets like that maybe I would be plinking every day.   All I have is a couple beer cans on a stone wall.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on September 11, 2022, 07:59:06 AM
got the beeman 1357 yesterday,
pulled the barrel,cleaned it and put it back together,
put the buck rail moderator and air tube bipod mount on it,
then had a bunch of errands to run.

so hopefully today ill be fixing the terrible trigger,
clipping a coil off the stock hammer spring,
and running a few shot strings.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do tohoday?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 11, 2022, 08:48:27 AM
Quote from: Oldgringo on September 10, 2022, 04:03:48 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 10, 2022, 03:56:05 PM
Yesterday I decided to use the pieces in
my scrap metal that were leftover from making spinners racks to make something airgun related.

I decided to make a cross between a dueling tree and a spinner rack.

It's diamonds versus circles

Very nice!  Color me green.

Quote from: Jshooter71 on September 10, 2022, 11:25:34 PM

Very nice, indeed! Nice work, Dan!

Quote from: buellm2 on September 10, 2022, 11:52:53 PM

Man, if I had nice fancy targets like that maybe I would be plinking every day.   All I have is a couple beer cans on a stone wall.

Thanks guys.
I really enjoy making them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 11, 2022, 10:08:40 AM
Put my AA TX200 in the classifieds.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on September 11, 2022, 10:22:17 AM
Currently printing a butt stock for the evanix rex.  This is the second edition - probably not quite done with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on September 11, 2022, 10:29:04 AM
Quote from: Mr.P on September 11, 2022, 10:22:17 AM
Currently printing a butt stock for the evanix rex.  This is the second edition - probably not quite done with it.

Great job !!!

I own a Rex-P and this is exactly what I am looking for to turn the P into a little carbine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on September 11, 2022, 11:46:10 AM
Thanks - once I see how this fits I will redesign with a cut-away for a fill probe. 

I’m thinking about making one that will also keep the probe captive in the gun so I don’t have to always keep track of it… not sure how that would shoulder though.   Haven’t really thought it through. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on September 11, 2022, 12:00:00 PM
On the 12th try (or so) I finally got my newly acquired Ruger Blackhawk back together and shooting!
My home-made spring compressor got quite a workout, and I quite an education!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 11, 2022, 12:28:32 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 11, 2022, 10:08:40 AM
Put my AA TX200 in the classifieds.  ::)
Yeah, I saw that. I've broken my piggy bank, dug under the cushions on both sofas, turned the two recliners upside down, looked under the seats in both vehicles,  then gathered all the coins and extra cash together and counted it. I'm still $147.13 short. Dang it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2022, 12:33:16 PM
Quote from:  link=topic=148550.msg156366880#msg156366880 date=1662908400
On the 12th try (or so) I finally got my newly acquired Ruger Blackhawk back together and shooting!
My home-made spring compressor got quite a workout, and I quite an education!
How is it shooting?  Was the rod in the center of the piston firmly connected to the piston head? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2022, 12:35:18 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 11, 2022, 10:08:40 AM
Put my AA TX200 in the classifieds.  ::)
The memsahib is busily counting pennies but I think we’re gonna come up short too. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on September 11, 2022, 12:35:58 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 11, 2022, 12:28:32 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 11, 2022, 10:08:40 AM
Put my AA TX200 in the classifieds.  ::)
Yeah, I saw that. I've broken my piggy bank, dug under the cushions on both sofas, turned the two recliners upside down, looked under the seats in both vehicles,  then gathered all the coins and extra cash together and counted it. I'm still $147.13 short. Dang it.


Check your wishing well, LT sir  :-*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on September 11, 2022, 12:52:30 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2022, 12:33:16 PM
Quote from:  link=topic=148550.msg156366880#msg156366880 date=1662908400
On the 12th try (or so) I finally got my newly acquired Ruger Blackhawk back together and shooting!
My home-made spring compressor got quite a workout, and I quite an education!
How is it shooting?  Was the rod in the center of the piston firmly connected to the piston head?

Seems to be shooting well.
Center rod was rock solid in the piston.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 11, 2022, 01:09:40 PM
Hmmm... I thought underlever springers sold by the pound...  :o ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2022, 03:41:19 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on September 11, 2022, 12:52:30 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 11, 2022, 12:33:16 PM
Quote from:  link=topic=148550.msg156366880#msg156366880 date=1662908400
On the 12th try (or so) I finally got my newly acquired Ruger Blackhawk back together and shooting!
My home-made spring compressor got quite a workout, and I quite an education!
How is it shooting?  Was the rod in the center of the piston firmly connected to the piston head?

Seems to be shooting well.
Center rod was rock solid in the piston.
The center rod on mine is loose and moves about 3/8” front to back.  I’m going to try brazing it in place with a torch and solder.  Hopefully that will cure the accuracy problems with mine.

Anyhoo. . . . .  Went to Wally World and picked up a new set of Weaver rings to try out on the Shockwave Phankengun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on September 11, 2022, 04:01:32 PM
tore into the beeman 1357 trigger today,

what a piece of........CAKE  8)

i like a long first stage so i didnt shorten the rod,

but i did add a lightweight spring,
(note to any target archers,
the springs for cushion plungers make great trigger springs)

and screwed the sear screw all the way in and then backed it off a half a turn-ish.

literally thats all i did,
and it took it from a trigger that felt like a double action revolver with no predictable break point,
to a nice light first stage,
well defined stop at the second stage,
and a nice clean break.

will probably just leave it like it is till i feel all the stuff needs polished.

still havent shot it outside of making sure it held air and would fire a few pellets into the ground.

gotta wait till my arken gets here so i can rob my impact of the scope thats currently on it lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on September 11, 2022, 05:08:37 PM
WOW,

threw a few 10gn jsb heavies through the chrono.

first shot read 1011 second was 1007.

never thought this little guy would go that fast with heavies  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on September 12, 2022, 06:35:37 PM
Tested out my CO2 cartridge spinners. I couldn't the last few days because I've been sick.
Worked great. Got some nice dents in them from my Gamo Swarm Whisper in 22.
I realized I don't need a steel rod. Instead, I plan on hanging them with eyelet screws.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 12, 2022, 06:57:29 PM
 Mounted a scope on my house clean out find Crosman 760, and also wasted 2 CO2 carts determining the cause of a big leak in the Daisy Mod 15xl I also found a video to show it may be a fairly easy fix, when I get a Round Tuit  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on September 13, 2022, 02:46:31 AM
Worked on a Daisy 880 front sight part design in 3D for printing.
It replaces the standard sight with a 3/8 Dove tail rail.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 14, 2022, 04:17:13 PM
  Well, I went back to a scope and an LDC on my Daisy 853C. 
 I was missing having it that way. 
Just works better for me with a scope.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 14, 2022, 04:36:13 PM
Kinda sorta browsing the net for a suitable carry case for the mini 12v/110v compressor I picked up. I think I've settled on one of those fishing tackle pac type deals from Wallbangers. I'll use the plastic compartment inserts for pellet sample kits, mags n probes or spare part bits. I'll get one big enough to line with the PA pellet packing foam.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 14, 2022, 05:03:17 PM
One thing I do every day that's airgun related, well almost every day that's it's needed is I touch up the paint on the spinners I shot that day. That way I'll have a fresh range the next day I shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on September 14, 2022, 07:35:59 PM
I think I'd be OK with a neighbor like you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 14, 2022, 08:20:37 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on September 14, 2022, 07:35:59 PM
I think I'd be OK with a neighbor like you.
Come on down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on September 14, 2022, 09:44:55 PM
Made a little modification to my co2 cart targets. Instead of hanging from a rod, I used eyelet screws. They don't really spin, but they move even if you only nick them.

As you can see, I didn't have too much trouble nailing them today wht my Swarm Whisper in 22 at 30m.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 17, 2022, 01:23:14 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on September 14, 2022, 09:44:55 PM
Made a little modification to my co2 cart targets. Instead of hanging from a rod, I used eyelet screws. They don't really spin, but they move even if you only nick them.

As you can see, I didn't have too much trouble nailing them today wht my Swarm Whisper in 22 at 30m.
Cool idea
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 17, 2022, 01:23:44 AM
Received a check in the mail for the HW97K that I sold recently
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on September 17, 2022, 04:34:56 PM
Wheeling and dealing to get an FX Dreamline Lite in .25
Have an Evanix .357 leaving to finance and still have a few more Evanix to consider selling.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 17, 2022, 05:12:33 PM
Have a evanix 357 to pick up soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on September 17, 2022, 05:27:05 PM
What a coincident!
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 17, 2022, 05:55:15 PM
I know strange right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 18, 2022, 06:12:12 PM
Turned a large chunk of lead into smaller chunks of lead. I then added those chunks of lead to my large ammo can of small lead chunks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on September 18, 2022, 06:37:32 PM
I like doing similar things whenever I find oversized ingots of gold or platinum.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 18, 2022, 06:55:04 PM
I shot my new Umarex Ruger Mark IV for a few minutes after Ch**ch. The Summertime heat has returned. It was HOT and HUMID out there. The Heat index is at 97° at 1700 CT.

This little pistol took a little getting used to. The trigger is HEAVY but breaks clean. After about 20 shots at 5 yds I had reduced my group down to 1-1/2".

I had found a tin of the now discontinued Hatsan Vortex  pellets 7.5 gr and that's what I was shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on September 18, 2022, 07:05:06 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 18, 2022, 06:55:04 PM
I shot my new Umarex Ruger Mark IV for a few minutes after Ch**ch. The Summertime heat has returned. It was HOT and HUMID out there. The Heat index is at 97° at 1700 CT.

This little pistol took a little getting used to. The trigger is HEAVY but breaks clean. After about 20 shots at 5 yds I had reduced my group down to 1-1/2".

I had found a tin of the now discontinued Hatsan Vortex  pellets 7.5 gr and that's what I was shooting.


I know you are fond of spring guns, LT sir, so you might want to check out AR's breakbarrels:


 https://www.airgunrevisions.com/shop/page/3/ (https://www.airgunrevisions.com/shop/page/3/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 18, 2022, 07:22:09 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on September 18, 2022, 06:37:32 PM
I like doing similar things whenever I find oversized ingots of gold or platinum.

I wish.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 18, 2022, 09:30:27 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on September 18, 2022, 07:05:06 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 18, 2022, 06:55:04 PM
I shot my new Umarex Ruger Mark IV for a few minutes after Ch**ch. The Summertime heat has returned. It was HOT and HUMID out there. The Heat index is at 97° at 1700 CT.

This little pistol took a little getting used to. The trigger is HEAVY but breaks clean. After about 20 shots at 5 yds I had reduced my group down to 1-1/2".

I had found a tin of the now discontinued Hatsan Vortex  pellets 7.5 gr and that's what I was shooting.


I know you are fond of spring guns, LT sir, so you might want to check out AR's breakbarrels:

https://www.airgunrevisions.com/shop/page/3/ (https://www.airgunrevisions.com/shop/page/3/)

I do like that BSA MERCURY .177.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 23, 2022, 12:12:14 AM
I’ve got a big jar of 6000 rusty Crosman Copperhead BB’s.  Today I put approximately a pound and a half of them in a heavy duty ziplock bag.  I took the rubber butt pad off of my .22 cal Crosman Summit Ranger.  I taped the bag closed and positioned it low and back near the butt inside the hollow plastic stock. Then I took the handle end of a screw driver and packed plastic grocery bags tightly into the remaining space in the stock to prevent anything from moving and to deaden sound reverberating from the hollow stock.  I screwed the butt pad back on and was finished.

Outcome:  The rifle balances much better.  There is no feeling of muzzle heaviness.  The rifle points about as quickly as it did before re-balancing but it feels noticeably heavier.  Not unpleasantly heavy more like reassuringly solid.  I’m going to carry it for a week or so and see how I like it.  If I think it’s necessary I’ll take half pound or so of weight out but I’m really liking the balance right now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on September 23, 2022, 11:30:45 AM
Nothing Much !
Finally getting my butt going on Armada Mods, not doing them myself, I believe it is better to let someone do the mods that knows the Airgun.   

Trying to locate a box for shipment !

Will be back to the Break Barrel for a week or two, until I get the little lady back, the Armada !

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 23, 2022, 02:11:27 PM
I went for some mental therapy [aka stress relief] - {aka HUNTING}.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on September 23, 2022, 03:24:35 PM
Shot .360 roundball with my Rex P. 
35 meters off-hand, iron sights. 

I just got the gun more or less zeroed in and shot this 9 shot group. I made the circle by tracing a roll of electrical tape.

For me this is an improvement over how I was shooting last week. Don’t know if I can beat this or even reproduce it as my previous accuracy was worse.  I struggle to see the target clearly at this distance and the front post on the peep site looks blurry because it is too close to my eyes on the Rex pistol the way I am comfortable shooting it

So aiming feels a little bit fuzzy to put it mildly. 

I have no idea if this is a good group or a bad group I am just finally living in a place where I can shoot at some kind of distance outdoors, and this is my first group I have to share.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 23, 2022, 08:20:57 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 23, 2022, 12:12:14 AM
I’ve got a big jar of 6000 rusty Crosman Copperhead BB’s.  Today I put approximately a pound and a half of them in a heavy duty ziplock bag.  I took the rubber butt pad off of my .22 cal Crosman Summit Ranger.  I taped the bag closed and positioned it low and back near the butt inside the hollow plastic stock. Then I took the handle end of a screw driver and packed plastic grocery bags tightly into the remaining space in the stock to prevent anything from moving and to deaden sound reverberating from the hollow stock.  I screwed the butt pad back on and was finished.

Outcome:  The rifle balances much better.  There is no feeling of muzzle heaviness.  The rifle points about as quickly as it did before re-balancing but it feels noticeably heavier.  Not unpleasantly heavy more like reassuringly solid.  I’m going to carry it for a week or so and see how I like it.  If I think it’s necessary I’ll take half pound or so of weight out but I’m really liking the balance right now.
O’kay!  Epic fail!  The balance is nice but the hold sensitivity has totally changed.  I’m going to reduce the weight by about half and see how that goes. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KWK on September 26, 2022, 10:40:04 AM
Shot my Stingray Deluxe Carbine .22. I think the old Japanese Tasco 2-7x32 airgun scope crapped. It was all over the place. I'll have to mount another scope. Wanted to lose the unnecessarily heavy 1 piece mount anyway. I don't like those.  The design of the dovetails limits movement on later Webleys.
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 26, 2022, 04:54:09 PM
Puttering around and organizing the bar/mancave I found no less than 15 airgun related projects in a variety of states of completion.
There won't be no 'counting flowers on the wall' around here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 26, 2022, 04:59:53 PM
Just did a quick reseal on my 177 marauder. Thinking about continuing working on my challenger stock since my wife bought the sanding block kit I need to do the final sanding this morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 26, 2022, 05:08:48 PM
8 or so years ago we bought 3 FD-PCP guns from Mike. We sanded and refinished the stocks on them. Betty Lou did one in the old school jail house coffee ground stain and she never sealed it.
Those stocks were hit or miss depending on how the grain ran. Two were really nice and one was worm hole looking.
The jail house one happens to be the one we have left. I need to talk her into letting me redo it. It's picked up alot of hand oil and looks shabby.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on September 26, 2022, 05:15:52 PM
Quote from: avator on September 26, 2022, 04:54:09 PM
Puttering around and organizing the bar/mancave I found no less than 15 airgun related projects in a variety of states of completion.
There won't be no 'counting flowers on the wall' around here.

What about watching Capt Kangaroo? Or playing solitary with a deck of 51?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 26, 2022, 05:16:59 PM
Just don't tell me, I got nuthin' to do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 27, 2022, 01:14:48 AM
After a couple of days of futzing with the Summit Ranger I removed all weight from the stock.  Apparently I’ve become accustomed to the thing’s peculiar hold sensitivity.  It handles nicely with a bit of weight in the stock but I can’t hit squat with it.  Took the weight out and it’s back to 1” groups at thirty yards.

Go figure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 27, 2022, 05:01:25 PM
I hunted with the Marauder .25, and checked and corrected the accuracy of the Stormrider .22. 
It is a good day so far!   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Motorhead on September 27, 2022, 05:11:37 PM
Just fabricated a Very Light weight Hammer and then an SSG devise for a Vintage THEOBEN MFR BTAS pcp rifle in .177 cal.
Click .... Speeet, ah so quite and sipping air !!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 27, 2022, 06:51:52 PM
The weather is finally cool enough for me to work in the new man cave/shed.  I’ve been carrying airguns out to the shed all day.  I’ve got a couple of rough benches I can use to do projects on and all my studio gear to arrange.  Set up my drawing table and installed the big air compressor to drive air brushes and spray guns.

What? They’re airguns too! :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Long_Gun_Dallas on September 28, 2022, 08:15:16 AM
Finished porting and cutting a new oring groove in my 15" barrel for my .25 cal pp800
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 28, 2022, 11:57:17 AM
A while back I picked up a couple of those Crosman 362 pumpers and converted them to .177. I had robbed a steel breech and 18" barrel from one of my 'lego' PCP carbines that I had made from a 2240 pistol back in the day. It has the tube, valve and fill assy. from a 2260.. IIRC.
This morning I put a steel breech and one of the 21" CR362 .22 barrels on it. I haven't dragged the chrono out yet but it's seems to be slinging those 19gr Crosman domes pretty good at 20yds or so. They put a pretty good smack on a 2mm thick steel blank. Accuracy appears to be really good too for a brand new barrel.
Maybe I'll start a thread and run the data on it. Nice little 2k fill single shot pester.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on September 28, 2022, 06:10:02 PM
I did a reseal on an honest-to-goodness Crosman 2100W that I got from Dennis Baker.
A beautiful rifle...looks like new...now it shoots like new,too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 28, 2022, 06:46:19 PM
Finished moving all the airgun related stuff out to the new man cave.  Got the Hi Fi hooked up and the turn table plugged in.  Gonna listen to some vinyl and fondle my airguns!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on September 29, 2022, 11:08:46 AM
got an "RMA" number to return the beeman 1357 i got recently.

i did not win the barrel lottery on that one lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on September 30, 2022, 06:35:42 PM
Cleaned out the valve on a Crosman nickel plated C9A and got 'er shootin' again.......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on September 30, 2022, 10:30:50 PM
I shot a couple of rats that made their way into the trap in my garden. I used to drown them, but now that I have "joined the club" I used my .22 cal Stormrider with Crosman Piranhas
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on October 01, 2022, 12:15:18 PM
I machined the steel pump rod in a V.1 Ccosman 2200 to install the new bushing Crosman has added to the Legacy 1000 piston rod to stop galling of the pump tube.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on October 01, 2022, 07:03:15 PM
I just received a Daisy Powerline 415 Pistol and since today was the warmest we've had in a while (70 degrees).
 I took it out and shot a 12 gram cartridge and some Daisy Precision Max BBs. 
Was surprised at the amount of shots but disappointed in the accuracy from a Weaver stance at 21 feet.
Shot a Fox Squirrel with the Daisy Powerline 880 at 50 feet and with a CPHP.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on October 01, 2022, 07:48:45 PM
Tried out the p17 that just arrived.  Funny little gun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 01, 2022, 09:46:34 PM
  I've been watching Shooter 1721 (Rick) on You Tube doing his many trick shots!
 The guy is Awesome! lol 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 01, 2022, 10:10:16 PM
Continued sanding on my aea 30 cal stock since I got the sanding block kit from Amazon this week. It really helps getting those curves perfect. I was able to use the palm sander some too. Got a big mess in the ag room lol. Have to take the shop vac in there tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 13, 2022, 11:51:40 AM
We have a pass thru window between the kitchen and living room above the sink. Betty Lou decided this is where she wanted to hang the '48 - '49 Rochester that I once sold to Jeff (Privateer). He had it restored and gifted it back to Betty Lou.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 13, 2022, 12:04:12 PM
Perfect location.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 13, 2022, 12:20:10 PM
Just to the right of those are a pair of matching restored '37 Crosman 101s mounted on the wall and to the left is a gun rack holding the 3 vintage Streaks. Not many places in our home or the mancave/bar where you can't find an airgun displayed.
On second thought.. I don't think there is one in the bathroom..... yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 13, 2022, 06:39:36 PM
Well Bill. Tell Betty Lou that right there makes it worth it to me!
 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BassMan on October 13, 2022, 07:32:29 PM
I mounted a red dot on my 1961 Blue Streak and promptly got a blood blister pinching my finger between the barrel and forestock!  Part of my ongoing love/hate relationship with multipump guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 13, 2022, 08:18:12 PM
Quote from: avator on October 13, 2022, 12:20:10 PM
Just to the right of those are a pair of matching restored '37 Crosman 101s mounted on the wall and to the left is a gun rack holding the 3 vintage Streaks. Not many places in our home or the mancave/bar where you can't find an airgun displayed.
On second thought.. I don't think there is one in the bathroom..... yet.
Maybe get some inspiration from this Bill :) https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Supply-AX-AY-ABHI-81229-Redneck-Plunger/dp/B00U9OM7PS (https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Supply-AX-AY-ABHI-81229-Redneck-Plunger/dp/B00U9OM7PS)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/81e1YjDwfXL._AC_UL116_SR116,116_.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DeusVult on October 13, 2022, 09:56:28 PM
Finally decided to paint my latest toy!!!
I'm thinking desert flectar ????
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Struckat on October 13, 2022, 10:56:16 PM
I put a 1701p grip frame trigger assy on my 1740. Why did I wait so long? Oh my goodness.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 14, 2022, 07:33:44 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on October 13, 2022, 08:18:12 PM
Quote from: avator on October 13, 2022, 12:20:10 PM
Just to the right of those are a pair of matching restored '37 Crosman 101s mounted on the wall and to the left is a gun rack holding the 3 vintage Streaks. Not many places in our home or the mancave/bar where you can't find an airgun displayed.
On second thought.. I don't think there is one in the bathroom..... yet.
Maybe get some inspiration from this Bill :) https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Supply-AX-AY-ABHI-81229-Redneck-Plunger/dp/B00U9OM7PS (https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Supply-AX-AY-ABHI-81229-Redneck-Plunger/dp/B00U9OM7PS)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T1/images/I/81e1YjDwfXL._AC_UL116_SR116,116_.jpg)
LOL  perfect
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 14, 2022, 04:15:10 PM
Packing up some Hatsan stuff for a Newer Member here to get his Rifle fixed.
Then takeing pictures for the classifieds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on October 14, 2022, 06:57:04 PM
The wind died down to a dull roar earlier and I saw a red squirrel on one of my wood stacks. I took a shot with my .22 cal Stormrider but I missed. Could have been the wind or went high since I set zero on the irons at 25 yards and I was within 30 feet of the critter. Since there was no blood on the wood stack, I'm pretty confident I missed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 15, 2022, 09:42:20 AM
My little shooting partner and I have been getting back at it since this past Sunday:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 15, 2022, 12:39:34 PM
John... this made me smile!
Thanks.


(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=415875;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 15, 2022, 01:40:03 PM
Me too!  ;D
Thanks Scott!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 15, 2022, 06:40:47 PM
I stuck a Crosman NP Fire barreled action into a Benjamin Prowler stock, added UTG rings and a 4X32 AO Winchester scope.  I’ve always liked the Prowler stock. I’ve never had a Prowler that shot well though.  This Fire is hunting accurate at thirty yards with CPHP so into to Prowler stock it goes.  Now I have a handy, accurate, .177 caliber pesting gun. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on October 15, 2022, 06:41:43 PM
I resealed one Benji 392 for a dude...
One more to do tomorrow.......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on October 15, 2022, 08:19:40 PM
Waited all day for a re-scheduled UPS delivery (paid extra) for a Daisy 499B. Signature Required.
UPS never showed !
I called and waited for 11 minutes... told item never got put on truck!!!
I paid freaking extra and wasted a whole Saturday !
Highly Irate, got to wait until Monday to make arrangements. ARRRGH
I got the Match grade BBs set to go in anticipation. Probably Tuesday :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 15, 2022, 08:30:00 PM
Quote from: BanjomanMI76 on October 15, 2022, 08:19:40 PM
Waited all day for a re-scheduled UPS delivery (paid extra) for a Daisy 499B. Signature Required.
UPS never showed !
I called and waited for 11 minutes... told item never got put on truck!!!
I paid freaking extra and wasted a whole Saturday !
Highly Irate, got to wait until Monday to make arrangements. ARRRGH
I got the Match grade BBs set to go in anticipation. Probably Tuesday :(

Sadly I gave up on expecting anything to be delivered as expected when paying extra. I don't do it because it seems I always waste my money and time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 16, 2022, 02:14:28 PM
I dug out a broken old pipe swing-set frame from the "back 40" and fired up the welder.
Should make a nice 100 yard gong holder.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on October 16, 2022, 04:01:51 PM
150 shots with a Daisy Model 25. Killed a can and some targets. Fun, Fun, Fun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 16, 2022, 06:43:54 PM
Quote from: BanjomanMI76 on October 15, 2022, 08:19:40 PM
Waited all day for a re-scheduled UPS delivery (paid extra) for a Daisy 499B. Signature Required.
UPS never showed !
I called and waited for 11 minutes... told item never got put on truck!!!
I paid freaking extra and wasted a whole Saturday !
Highly Irate, got to wait until Monday to make arrangements. ARRRGH
I got the Match grade BBs set to go in anticipation. Probably Tuesday :(


Brent, you're going to like it, it's worth the wait! 
I resurrected one from a yard sale the beginning of Summer and it shoots great.
It almost got tossed.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 17, 2022, 02:42:48 PM
Currently waiting for funds to arrive to mail out a fecus load of stuff!
 :o
Going out is a Nice .30 Evanix and some other smaller parts.
On order? Parts for the FX.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 17, 2022, 03:00:25 PM
Well, I spent the past couple days gathering, relining and sorting fishing gear.
It airgun related because I need to choose a gun to take fishing for snakes and whatnot.One of the places I fish is the church pond just down the hard road from here. It is infested with turtles and they are devastating on the fish population. The pastor at the church encourages me to quell the numbers is exchange for permission to fish. He's not a fan of snakes either. The only restriction is not to take guns of any kind on the property when church goers are around. Some of them are not gun friendly. I don't even go on the property during church services or events.
Anyways... the pellet cartridges for my Barra Schofield #3 came in today so I had it out. It will make a nice warm weather fishing gun. I have a couple pumpers for colder temps. Plus I have the 22LR pistol with rat shot.
A couple of my chopper spring guns serve us well too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on October 17, 2022, 04:02:40 PM
Lubed the SB10 and filled large AV tank..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on October 17, 2022, 09:25:23 PM
Shot another 100 shot card at 10m with the Diana Chaser HPA conversion in .177

I cleaned the barrel and did a through job on the crown, I tried the last 4 pellets I had to test and found that this gun does not have a favorite so far. The tethered air tank sure helps keep the speeds consistent and the tiny 50cc tank sure needs help with providing constant air. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Struckat on October 17, 2022, 10:23:04 PM
I studied  Nervoustrigger’s fix you &^^& barrel tutorial, then worked on my 362 barrel port and leade.   
It is really hard to get a pellet past the port. You can see the leading edge of the pellet just disappear as it is pushed with a dowl, then it stops. Puts a gouge in the pellet, so I know something is there.

I can’t feel anything with a plastic pick, and patches don’t snag
No success so far, but I wasn’t very aggressive.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 17, 2022, 11:38:35 PM
I experimented some more with the Crosman Fire/Prowler hybrid I made. It shoots quite good with 7.9gr CPHP.  It also likes H&N FTT and Sniper Mediums.  I will try and chronograph it soon but the seat-of-my-pants says its over 900 fps.  I wasn't expecting much from this gun.  It came as a bonus to another deal and was without a stock.  Now its looking like it was the better part of the bargain!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 18, 2022, 08:04:41 AM
 Received a Umarex Fusion CO2 pellet rifle, and a Valymurph HPA adapter for it, aired up to 1500 shot a test mag, aired up again for leak test over night. Today it will get the scope zeroed and go after some late season Chipmunks and HOSP.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 18, 2022, 02:01:44 PM
 Put new seals in  the QB78
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 18, 2022, 02:11:34 PM
Gonna get out there and work on my shooting range off the mancave shooting deck. I had moved stuff around so I could shoot off the front porch when my health went in the crapper. Getting stronger day by day now and I need to venture out more. The sides of the shooting deck can be closed in with roll down tarps and I can fire up the propane heaters when the cold sets in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 18, 2022, 03:54:51 PM
For an Ohio Native from Cleveland?
You sure are getting wimpy about the low temps down there!
 ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 18, 2022, 06:26:59 PM
Taking Pictures of the .50 Cal Evanix Sniper I'm about to place in the classifieds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on October 18, 2022, 07:11:00 PM
I picked up my Chaser...
...and put it back down...  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 18, 2022, 07:20:54 PM
Quote from: Privateer on October 18, 2022, 03:54:51 PM
For an Ohio Native from Cleveland?
You sure are getting wimpy about the low temps down there!
 ;) ;D
It's a whole different cold down here. There air freezes and dries up there. It stays damp and gets in your bones down here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 18, 2022, 07:34:53 PM
Ok, it ain't gonna start out airgun related but be patient.. crazy takes time.

We drove out to see our buddies Bobby and Monica today. Bobby and Monica own Southern Ridge Atv Park...
https://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/alabama_09764/ride_b735.htm (https://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/alabama_09764/ride_b735.htm)

We wanted to talk to them about riding during the week and off season riding. We share the park with hunters.
As expected, the door is open to Betty Lou and I anytime. After drinking a few beers while we watched Bobby repair busted 3" main water line to the cabins, we came home and loaded up the trailer with both atvs and prepped for a full day of trail riding tomorrow.

Oh yeah, airguns.... Bobby is a lifelong hunter. He grew up on that property and hunting is what he knows... however, he never knew airguns until we came along. I have dazzled him on a few occasions with samples of how far airguns have come since his childhood Daisy and tomorrow will be no different.
He is about to experience a semi auto .25 caliber Evanix Air Speed. I know Bobby and it's sure to put a bulge in his pants.
I've topped the gun and my 30 minute SCBA tank, gathered the mags and pellets and loaded them in the truck.
... to be continued.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 19, 2022, 05:12:47 PM
Well. As I work on the pictures for the Evanix Sniper .50 I'll be posting. I found a few parts for the Evanix .30 I sold.
So had to unpack and put those in the box. Also making boxes for other parts to ship out.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 19, 2022, 08:34:51 PM
 Sighted in my new HPA modded Umarex Fusion2. Under an inch at 30, CPUM 10.5, with gusting winds up to 15.
Will shoot some indoor groups over crony to see what this combination is really doing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on October 19, 2022, 08:37:19 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on October 18, 2022, 07:11:00 PM
I picked up my Chaser...
...and put it back down...  :(

Poppet leak? Mine started a fast leak, almost a total air dump.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 19, 2022, 09:29:06 PM
Went to an arms collectors meeting.   A few guys had tables of random stuff.   I only saw one airgun.   It was a Sheridan CO2 pistol in excellent condition.    Guy didn't know anything about the Sheridan.   It had belonged to his deceased father.   Anyways he wanted $200.00 for it.   I told him I had one already.   A while later he chased me down and said $150.00.   I told him I didn't have $150.00 on me.   He said I could take it home and pay him at next months meeting.   I've never seen him before but we're trustworthy people in NH.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on October 19, 2022, 11:44:54 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on October 19, 2022, 08:37:19 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on October 18, 2022, 07:11:00 PM
I picked up my Chaser...
...and put it back down...  :(

Poppet leak? Mine started a fast leak, almost a total air dump.

Just didn't have time to play with it, momma wasn't feeling well and it was our 20th anniversary...   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 20, 2022, 06:22:44 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on October 19, 2022, 11:44:54 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on October 19, 2022, 08:37:19 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on October 18, 2022, 07:11:00 PM
I picked up my Chaser...
...and put it back down...  :(

Poppet leak? Mine started a fast leak, almost a total air dump.

Just didn't have time to play with it, momma wasn't feeling well and it was our 20th anniversary...   :o

Oh no! Well, Happy Anniversary, David, to you and your wife! I hope and pray she gets to feeling better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 22, 2022, 05:22:14 PM
Tore the hammer down to find the leak, less than a year old and it had blown  a 5k burst disc, so that put a kibosh to shooting that gun this afternoon. So I broke out the Origin and sighted in the new to me scope I bought from Paul(aka rat sniper). Now I can go back to wacking squirrels and coons with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 22, 2022, 05:51:21 PM
I've tried to hit some 30 yard spinner spoons between football games but it is so windy, it's an exercise in futility. The coke can that I've been shooting at with Custom 2300 and Crosman 357 handguns has blown all over the backyard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on October 22, 2022, 07:10:19 PM
A friend of mine invited me out to his property to hunt squirrels with my airgun, another friend tagged along. The land was supposed to be full of them, but I saw very little evidence of that after walking it with another person for a few hours and seeing very little evidence of any game. In the morning before leaving to go to the other property I heard at least a dozen reds before leaving. The second friend asked if we could try my place for some hunting, so we did. Of course when we get home there are almost no reds out and the one I did see dipped down into a hole before my buddy could get a bead on it. Very annoying since almost every evening I see at least a half dozen, if not more. Maybe next weekend will yield better results. Either way, a good time walking the woods with an airgun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 22, 2022, 07:33:14 PM
Almost done with my challenger stock. I'm really liking how it is turning out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: plumberroy on October 22, 2022, 08:12:05 PM
Still tinkering with my Walther Parrus. UTG scope finally anchored it's looking like Seneca 16 grain .177 pellets are shooting good. But it is the hardest gun to shoot well l have ever seen
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 22, 2022, 10:23:03 PM
 Got a Benjamin Wildfire sealed and running on CO2 bulk fill. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 22, 2022, 11:11:30 PM
Shot my '68 Winchester 435 (Diana 35)
 I tried to chrony it but got nothing but errors  ::)
Resorted to plinking spinners at 20-35 yards and it is fantastic!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 22, 2022, 11:21:49 PM
 I saw a Chipmunk, and thought where is my airgun when I need it  >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 23, 2022, 01:47:39 PM
I spread a mixture of wild bird feed and cracked corn along one side of the pasture where there is good cover under the Live Oaks.  It attracts all manner of critters! :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on October 23, 2022, 03:31:04 PM
In the process of re=assembly of my Armada.

Got her tuned up a little.

Hoping to have it assembled and the Scope sighted in sometime today.

Time will tell and hoping the Wife doesn't have a list of things to do !   i.e.   "The Honey Do List"

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 23, 2022, 04:22:47 PM
Decided yesterday's coat of Tru oil on my reshaped challenger stock was perfect. It is exactly like I wanted it. I put the action back in and will have to redrill the sling stud holes. It is a real stunner with the normal reddish brown grain and carbon gray grain too. They really make each other pop. I purchased a new gray sling for it yesterday at Scheels. Good thing because there are two coons in the area and they have been trouble around here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 23, 2022, 07:13:12 PM
Made some reactive targets... ;)
 Cut some old 2" heavy wall box tubing into cubes, beveled the sharp edges, then degreased them and painted with some florescent orange Kylon.
These little buggers will take a beating for sure!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 23, 2022, 08:08:03 PM
I cleared 6 Slugs from my FX .25 barrel!
That was some learning but I'm fully qualified to clear a barrel with no damage to the barrel now!
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 23, 2022, 08:10:21 PM
Excellent lets shoot some trashcans tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 23, 2022, 09:01:28 PM
Working tomorrow.
This part time job is gonna pay for a NEW AG!
 ;D

Just gotta find a Slayer for sale.
 ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on October 23, 2022, 09:37:12 PM
Does drooling dreaming of a new rifle count?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on October 23, 2022, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on October 19, 2022, 08:34:51 PM
Sighted in my new HPA modded Umarex Fusion2. Under an inch at 30, CPUM 10.5, with gusting winds up to 15.
Will shoot some indoor groups over crony to see what this combination is really doing.

You'll have to let me know how it goes. I've got the same mod for my Fusion, but haven't gotten around to getting the bottle or (hand) pump yet.

Today, I took advantage of what I believe will be the last clear weekend to take down my shooting gallery and backstop... so I can combine the two and make some improvements to them as well. Putting them on a single frame with wheels so I can move it easier than I do now. It'll be a nice winter project. Till then, I'm afraid my shooting is done for this year.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 23, 2022, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on October 23, 2022, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on October 19, 2022, 08:34:51 PM
Sighted in my new HPA modded Umarex Fusion2. Under an inch at 30, CPUM 10.5, with gusting winds up to 15.
Will shoot some indoor groups over crony to see what this combination is really doing.

You'll have to let me know how it goes. I've got the same mod for my Fusion, but haven't gotten around to getting the bottle or (hand) pump yet.

Today, I took advantage of what I believe will be the last clear weekend to take down my shooting gallery and backstop... so I can combine the two and make some improvements to them as well. Putting them on a single frame with wheels so I can move it easier than I do now. It'll be a nice winter project. Till then, I'm afraid my shooting is done for this year.
No wind results are posted in the hunting gate, Everything is working perfect out of the box :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 24, 2022, 05:43:12 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 23, 2022, 07:13:12 PM
Made some reactive targets... ;)
 Cut some old 2" heavy wall box tubing into cubes, beveled the sharp edges, then degreased them and painted with some florescent orange Kylon.
These little buggers will take a beating for sure!!!

I did the same thing with some 3” box tubing, except I didn’t have to cut them. I had them laying around left over from a job we did a couple years ago. I’ve got 3 of them and my little shooting partner has 3.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 24, 2022, 11:24:16 AM
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 24, 2022, 07:21:07 PM
I took my peep sighted HW50S out this morning but between the shade and the clouds, the spoons were invisible.  We're supposed to have storms tonight with severe winds.  Hopefully, there will be an 'all clear' tomorrow that will allow some shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 25, 2022, 08:03:54 AM
Boxed up a Benjamin 392s for shipping to it's new home. It will go out this morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 25, 2022, 03:36:43 PM
 QB78 became Bulk Fill!   ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Nukall856 on October 25, 2022, 04:21:03 PM
  Today i sight in the 2240 with the stock 7.5" barrel Buckrail Moderator, 1399 stock, Original BarrelBand at the rear along with 2 of 2260 Barrelbands in the front. Tightened up the Plasticbreech Barrel connection with 3 rounds of PFTE Threadtape. Glued a plastic shim infront of the rearsight to be able to adjust windage without rearsight wobble.
Drilled the 1/16 peep hole to 7/64.
  So far ive had it with a .22<14.6" barrel, a .177< 10.1" and now the .22< 7.5". One CO2 cart ran through the 14.6" and the 10.1" barrel.
  30 degrees so very limited time for the CO2. Got sight in in 7 shots at 10 yards. Then adjust to hit around .5" high at 10yards to rehit around 20yards. 14.3CPUM. Got 3" of snow overnight.
NVak
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on October 25, 2022, 11:39:23 PM
I built my spring compressor and tested it (several times) on a Ruger Air Hawk.
It works great!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sandman on October 26, 2022, 07:46:51 AM
I bought an Impact M3! And then I found out how much POI shift going from 14.3 grain premiers to 36 grain ZAN slugs can make, even at 5 meters!

RIP little chrony, you were a real one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 26, 2022, 09:38:48 PM
I put on my Big Boy Pants and contacted my 3 Son in Laws. Because I am not getting any younger.
Gave them  the gun safe code in case of my demise.
 Also told them the "honey hole" was under my bed.... and where to look for pistols and scopes.
Most of all.. don't let Hoosier Momma sell them what I told her I paid for them
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on October 27, 2022, 08:47:39 AM
Popped soda cans filled with water with the .357 Rex P, which almost tears them in half.  Shooting off hand with iron sights at about 25 m I can usually hit the cans.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 27, 2022, 01:33:04 PM
Mailed out some AG stuff.
Now putting the FX back together after clearing 6 slugs jammed in the barrel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on October 27, 2022, 05:13:16 PM
I opened up the resprung Air Hawk to install spring end wear washers.
Back together and all is good!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Michael M. on October 27, 2022, 05:24:40 PM
[quote author=Jshooter71  I did the same thing with some 3” box tubing, except I didn’t have to cut them. I had them laying around left over from a job we did a couple years ago. I’ve got 3 of them and my little shooting partner has 3.  ;D
[/quote]

It's always nice to have a shooting buddy.  What pellet launcher is she holding?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on October 27, 2022, 07:00:51 PM
Cast some pretty pills for my .25s.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 27, 2022, 07:31:52 PM
Quote from: EdinGa on October 27, 2022, 07:00:51 PM
Cast some pretty pills for my .25s.
What mould Ed?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on October 27, 2022, 07:50:01 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 27, 2022, 07:31:52 PM
Quote from: EdinGa on October 27, 2022, 07:00:51 PM
Cast some pretty pills for my .25s.
What mould Ed?


It's the NOE 27 grain meplat hunter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 27, 2022, 11:18:55 PM
Quote from: EdinGa on October 27, 2022, 07:50:01 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 27, 2022, 07:31:52 PM
Quote from: EdinGa on October 27, 2022, 07:00:51 PM
Cast some pretty pills for my .25s.
What mould Ed?


It's the NOE 27 grain meplat hunter.
Thanks.  Just realized I’m subscribed to that thread. :P

Short term memory lapse.  It’s an old guy thing! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: EdinGa on October 28, 2022, 12:27:15 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 27, 2022, 11:18:55 PM
Quote from: EdinGa on October 27, 2022, 07:50:01 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 27, 2022, 07:31:52 PM
Quote from: EdinGa on October 27, 2022, 07:00:51 PM
Cast some pretty pills for my .25s.
What mould Ed?


It's the NOE 27 grain meplat hunter.
Thanks.  Just realized I’m subscribed to that thread. :P

Short term memory lapse.  It’s an old guy thing! ;D


Same here. I'm in the CRS club for sure.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 28, 2022, 07:46:38 AM
Quote from: Michael M. on October 27, 2022, 05:24:40 PM
[quote author=Jshooter71  I did the same thing with some 3” box tubing, except I didn’t have to cut them. I had them laying around left over from a job we did a couple years ago. I’ve got 3 of them and my little shooting partner has 3.  ;D

It's always nice to have a shooting buddy.  What pellet launcher is she holding?
[/quote]

Crosman M4-177 with UTG red dot. She started out with a Pink Crosman 760 and the M4-177 has been her favorite the past couple years.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 28, 2022, 07:54:58 AM
Doing some yardwork yesterday and we always keep an airgun handy in the event of uncovering an unwanted critter. Yesterday's temps in the mid to upper 70's allowed for the gun of choice to be the BARRA Schofield #3 co2 pistol with the newly acquired pellet cartridges. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, no targets showed up.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 28, 2022, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 28, 2022, 07:46:38 AM
Quote from: Michael M. on October 27, 2022, 05:24:40 PM
It's always nice to have a shooting buddy.  What pellet launcher is she holding?

Crosman M4-177 with UTG red dot. She started out with a Pink Crosman 760 and the M4-177 has been her favorite the past couple years.

If I remember right, that was a prize from a GTA contest wasn't it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on October 28, 2022, 03:44:08 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 28, 2022, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 28, 2022, 07:46:38 AM
Quote from: Michael M. on October 27, 2022, 05:24:40 PM
It's always nice to have a shooting buddy.  What pellet launcher is she holding?

Crosman M4-177 with UTG red dot. She started out with a Pink Crosman 760 and the M4-177 has been her favorite the past couple years.

If I remember right, that was a prize from a GTA contest wasn't it?

That's the one!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on October 28, 2022, 04:40:28 PM
Unboxing Vevor air compressor.  This was $106 shipped - don’t know what to expect but it arrived in good shape looking more or less like a basic Yong Heng without auto-stop or anything like that.

Will be able to fill it with oil and try it out later this evening. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jackinil on October 28, 2022, 05:01:24 PM
Crosman Icon has a slow leak from the fill fitting area. Took the fitting off,couldn't see any obvious damage to the orings. Called Crosman for an EVP and ordered some replacement orings from another source. When I first took it apart,the piece on the right wasn't screwed in tight,was very loose. Maybe that was the problem? Dunno. Orings are coming tomorrow so we will see.
(https://i.imgur.com/rFiz6Nr.png?2)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 28, 2022, 06:20:17 PM
Quote from: Insanity on October 28, 2022, 03:44:08 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 28, 2022, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 28, 2022, 07:46:38 AM
Quote from: Michael M. on October 27, 2022, 05:24:40 PM
It's always nice to have a shooting buddy.  What pellet launcher is she holding?

Crosman M4-177 with UTG red dot. She started out with a Pink Crosman 760 and the M4-177 has been her favorite the past couple years.

If I remember right, that was a prize from a GTA contest wasn't it?

That's the one!

No that was the Umarex NXG that she won. It’s still a bit too big for her. I got the M4-177 for her for Christmas a couple/few years ago.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on October 28, 2022, 07:06:54 PM
Fiddles farted around with the B3-3 that I rebuilt that was given to my wife. I tried it with a rear sight off of my liberty but the rear sight was bottomed out and it was still shooting to high. Reinstalled the cheap little 4x scope that crosman sells for about the 10-$15 mark. I think it was already busted when it was given to my wife. Didn't come with a stock rear sight so I'll have to figure out some cheap way to make a rear sight. To bad the liberties rear sight didn't work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on October 28, 2022, 10:02:54 PM
Got my gear ready for the first day of deer season tomorrow. I really want to take two guns with me, but the Bandito is being temperamental and the .45 already weighs 11 lbs with a scope and sling.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 28, 2022, 10:13:19 PM
Other than contemplating the purchase of a .177 Colt Peacemaker, nothing.  It was too dark, cloudy and rainy to go out and shoot.  We definitely needed the rain.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 29, 2022, 12:30:20 AM
 Moved my Buck Rail  stock and LDC parts to the workbench, next to the 1322 I just got, just tossing parts in a pile to see how they go together this time.  ??? There should be a warning on the package, about the side effects and possible addictions  :-\ ;D
 Oh and #4 Crosman 362 is ordered, perhaps a donor to this, or that  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 29, 2022, 08:18:08 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on October 28, 2022, 07:06:54 PM
Fiddles farted around with the B3-3 that I rebuilt that was given to my wife. I tried it with a rear sight off of my liberty but the rear sight was bottomed out and it was still shooting to high. Reinstalled the cheap little 4x scope that crosman sells for about the 10-$15 mark. I think it was already busted when it was given to my wife. Didn't come with a stock rear sight so I'll have to figure out some cheap way to make a rear sight. To bad the liberties rear sight didn't work.
Archer may have a rear site for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 29, 2022, 03:27:32 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on October 28, 2022, 10:13:19 PM
Other than contemplating the purchase of a .177 Colt Peacemaker, nothing.  It was too dark, cloudy and rainy to go out and shoot.  We definitely needed the rain.

The weather is too foul to shoot today so I'll just wait for my Colt Peacemaker which Amazon writes will be delivered tomorrow.  Anybody wanna' bet?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 29, 2022, 04:23:23 PM
 Chasing a slow leak, did complete teardown and reseal on the QB78
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on October 29, 2022, 07:50:07 PM
I walked the public lands for the first day of deer season carrying my .45 Challenger. That thing is a HOSS! 11 lbs with a compact scope and sling. Didn't see any deer, but did see a several grouse and squirrels. Managed to snag a mid sized red in the evening, but they were pretty scarce by then. I've noticed they are more bold (maybe hungry?) in the mornings and quicker to run in the evenings. Seems the best time is from dawn to just before mid day. Not even sure if I want to get a deer this season. The freezer is full and I barely have time to do much hunting anyway. I think I'll just carry my Stormrider or Eagle Claw and harvest some reds and scout for next year.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jackinil on October 30, 2022, 10:49:26 AM
Quote from: jackinil on October 28, 2022, 05:01:24 PM
Crosman Icon has a slow leak from the fill fitting area. Took the fitting off,couldn't see any obvious damage to the orings. Called Crosman for an EVP and ordered some replacement orings from another source. When I first took it apart,the piece on the right wasn't screwed in tight,was very loose. Maybe that was the problem? Dunno. Orings are coming tomorrow so we will see.
(https://i.imgur.com/rFiz6Nr.png?2)

Success! It's holding air. The hand pump is a good workout for sure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 30, 2022, 11:17:36 AM
Quote from: jackinil on October 30, 2022, 10:49:26 AM
Quote from: jackinil on October 28, 2022, 05:01:24 PM
Crosman Icon has a slow leak from the fill fitting area. Took the fitting off,couldn't see any obvious damage to the orings. Called Crosman for an EVP and ordered some replacement orings from another source. When I first took it apart,the piece on the right wasn't screwed in tight,was very loose. Maybe that was the problem? Dunno. Orings are coming tomorrow so we will see.
(https://i.imgur.com/rFiz6Nr.png?2)

Success! It's holding air. The hand pump is a good workout for sure.
More like a death sentence for me....  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on October 30, 2022, 11:58:40 AM
 Discovered after sealing the valve on the QB that the poly tube transfer seal had given up.
 A real pain making one to seal tight, 5 tries!
Success!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jackinil on October 30, 2022, 02:43:50 PM
Quote from: avator on October 30, 2022, 11:17:36 AM
Quote from: jackinil on October 30, 2022, 10:49:26 AM
Quote from: jackinil on October 28, 2022, 05:01:24 PM
Crosman Icon has a slow leak from the fill fitting area. Took the fitting off,couldn't see any obvious damage to the orings. Called Crosman for an EVP and ordered some replacement orings from another source. When I first took it apart,the piece on the right wasn't screwed in tight,was very loose. Maybe that was the problem? Dunno. Orings are coming tomorrow so we will see.
(https://i.imgur.com/rFiz6Nr.png?2)

Success! It's holding air. The hand pump is a good workout for sure.
More like a death sentence for me....  :o

It's not easy for me-had to stop twice to rest.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on October 30, 2022, 04:17:01 PM
I performed my horseshoe repair on the cracked mounting ears or a Crosman 2100/2200 stock,
And resolved some minor alignment issues on my home made spring compressor.

Than I sent a few rounds into the power pole 50 yards away.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on October 30, 2022, 06:07:57 PM
Guess you have to figure out the long Game on some AG related stuff.
Traded a Truck Toolbox I valued at $150 for a porch that will become a deck behind the new Shed.
That saves me nearly $1200 and once transplaced? A new shooting deck!
So yeah. Air Gun Related!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on October 30, 2022, 08:07:01 PM
I was loading some magazines while refilling my 1.6 liter bottle and the return line for the water pump fell out of my bucket... When I looked over at the compressor to see how close it was to being full, the temperature on the compressor read "high" and then went down to 85F after I refilled my five gallon bucket. The temp went back down to ambient temp pretty quick after I got the water running through it again. I thought for sure I killed the little compressor, but after replacing a gasket on the top cylinder exhaust outlet all is well. I think I'll change the oil tomorrow just to be on the safe side. The autostop is not to be trusted and I always keep an eye on the compressor while it's running, apparently two eyes are needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 31, 2022, 11:20:59 AM
Quote from: Oldgringo on October 29, 2022, 03:27:32 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on October 28, 2022, 10:13:19 PM
Other than contemplating the purchase of a .177 Colt Peacemaker, nothing.  It was too dark, cloudy and rainy to go out and shoot.  We definitely needed the rain.

The weather is too foul to shoot today so I'll just wait for my Colt Peacemaker which Amazon writes will be delivered tomorrow.  Anybody wanna' bet?

Wonder of all Beholders, the Peacemaker was delivered via USPS on a Sunday afternoon just as Amazon said it would be.  Amazing!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sandman on November 03, 2022, 09:51:20 PM
I made an alu housing to replace the plastic one that unfortunately came with my very expensive pew pew (Seriously FX, I know the standard mag is perfectly functional but for this kind of money you can afford to include a proper aluminium mag).

Works great with crosman premiers, ZAN 36 grainers and JSB knockouts, and where the factory mag had very little rattle when in the rifle, this one has none. So pretty happy with the result :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on November 03, 2022, 11:07:28 PM
That magazine looks great - must be nice to be able to work aluminum.

My activity of the day was shooting roundballs with the Evanix Rex as I was testing out some changes to the shroud.  This is one fun air gun to shoot - super simple and really packs a wallop. I am happy with the shot count - I would say at least 10 decent full power shots and easy to hand pump.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 09, 2022, 06:00:34 PM
Just installed the FX Power Plenum on the Dreamline Lite.
Now pulling the Trigger to install the new Safety.
Went to adjust the barrel and couldn't find the Magazine! Searched all over and couldn't find it!
Took a wild guess and moved the carpet shampooer and guess what I found!
Note to self:
DO NOT leave things on the floor with 3 Cats in the house!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 09, 2022, 11:19:41 PM
I inadvertently started experimenting with pellets at night.  Went to try out my new tactical light with some night time pesting.  It’s mounted on a Crosman Fire shooting CPHP.  I can watch the flight of the pellets in the glare of the tactical light.  Learning a lot about how scope cant  affects accuracy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on November 10, 2022, 09:16:03 AM
I've tried more than ten times to properly adjust that gizmo of and LDC adapter to my Vigilante. It works, I mean the shooting noise is really lower, but after a while, accuracy always gets inconsistant. Till the following tinkering session...
It's no more a stock one, if you didn't guess it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on November 10, 2022, 08:15:20 PM
I had a customer that knows I shoot and collect air guns offer me a Colt Commander BB pistol for $40 and I took him up on it !
Downloaded the manual from PA and will read up on it tonight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 11, 2022, 02:54:29 AM
Raccoons raiding the chicken coop tonight.  3 of them.  Got shots on two after the raid.  I'll still be out hunting them now that they have drawn first blood.  Public enemy #1
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 12, 2022, 01:06:59 AM
Quote from: bReTt on November 11, 2022, 02:54:29 AM
Raccoons raiding the chicken coop tonight.  3 of them.  Got shots on two after the raid.  I'll still be out hunting them now that they have drawn first blood.  Public enemy #1
Mark Twain thought the Raccoon was put on earth by the almighty to improve the marksman ship of young men. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oceti spec ops on November 12, 2022, 01:34:48 AM
organized.30 and .357 hollow points, pellets and magazines.  Coyote hunting trip coming up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 12, 2022, 12:01:36 PM
Tim, welcome to the GTA Forum.
If you are successful on your Coyote hunt, be sure to take pictures.
(There is a saying around here:  No pictures - it never happened!)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 12, 2022, 01:29:00 PM
Ex Sheriff West came by this morning. He said a buddy of his was coming behind him. Tom soon showed up. Tom had a Black Ops Quantico .177 springer with him and was looking to sell it. I had no real interest in it even for the $75 price he had on it but Mr. West was interested in it.
I told him that if he bought it I would go through it and do all the things new low budget springers need.
So now it's on my bench of things to do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on November 12, 2022, 04:51:29 PM
I studied various posts and offerings on co2 air pistols today.  I've enjoyed my Colt Peacemaker so much, I'm wondering whether there should be a blow back semi auto or a Schofield No. 3 added to my toy collection.

 Thoughts and suggestions?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on November 12, 2022, 07:38:48 PM
No shooting today unfortunately. We had a bunch of white stuff dumped on us here in southern Indiana. So instead, I got to work on the latest iteration of my shooting gallery/backstop.

I was able to get a trundle bed and a bunch of bed frame rails off of FB marketplace for free, so I was able to use some of that steel to make a frame to hold up the rubber mats. I separated the trundle bed top from the rest, took out the wire mesh and springs, cut the crossbars in half and welded in extensions to nicely hold the stall mat snuggly in place. Screwed the mat and 2x4 to the frame. Thats as far as I got before I had to come back in for dinner. It's a fun little project. I'll eventually add "ski" runners, so I'll be able to drag it out to the part of my backyard designated for shooting. Then include some shelves for plinking targets and a spot in the center of the gallery for a pellet trap.

Not my best welding, but not bad for not doing any real welding for 15+ years.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 13, 2022, 08:07:06 AM
Quote from: Oldgringo on November 12, 2022, 04:51:29 PM
I studied various posts and offerings on co2 air pistols today.  I've enjoyed my Colt Peacemaker so much, I'm wondering whether there should be a blow back semi auto or a Schofield No. 3 added to my toy collection.

 Thoughts and suggestions?
Greg... just so you know, the Schofield #3 is, by no means, a small gun. It's big and a bit heavy. It's also a single action so you have to pull the hammer for each shot. On a good note, the elusive pellet carts (only bb carts come with the gun) are back in stock at BARRA and PA at around $13 for 6. Mine is in nickle with the faux wood grips. Beautiful gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 13, 2022, 08:50:20 AM
Quote
It's also a single action so you have to pull the hammer for each shot.

Ok... this is a pet peeve of mine.... and maybe I was taught wrong but...
If you have to pull the hammer and then squeeze the trigger that is two actions (double action)... a revolver that the trigger pull draws back (cocks) the hammer and then releases it (fires) is one "Single Action".

No?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on November 13, 2022, 09:51:16 AM
I thought that double action meant that you could pull the trigger to fire it or cock the hammer and fire it. My 3 revolvers are all double action but for hunting I cock the hammer and then pull the trigger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 13, 2022, 10:15:20 AM
Single action (SA) does one thing- releases the hammer, so you have to cock it. There are SA, DA and DA/SA… I think that’s where the confusion comes in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 13, 2022, 10:17:07 AM
Jim’s 3 revolvers for example are DA/SA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 13, 2022, 11:13:33 AM
It's all good... It's Sunday and Scott obviously suffers from Saturday Night fever...  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 13, 2022, 01:30:27 PM
After breakfast I grabbed the Walther Force 1000 and half a tin of CPHP pellets, hopped on the ATV and road down the dirt road to Nick's place. Nick came out and I showed him the gun. He loaded a pellet and aimed at a mini Bud Light can about 40 yds away. Standing and off hand he nailed it on the first shot. He reloaded and backed it up with the second shot.
The gun sold itself to him for $100 scoped.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 13, 2022, 03:51:59 PM
Quote from: avator on November 13, 2022, 11:13:33 AM
It's all good... It's Sunday and Scott obviously suffers from Saturday Night fever...  :o

Nope... this has always confused me.... not just on Sundays.  :o ::) :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 13, 2022, 03:56:46 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 13, 2022, 08:50:20 AM
Quote
It's also a single action so you have to pull the hammer for each shot.

Ok... this is a pet peeve of mine.... and maybe I was taught wrong but...
If you have to pull the hammer and then squeeze the trigger that is two actions (double action)... a revolver that the trigger pull draws back (cocks) the hammer and then releases it (fires) is one "Single Action".

No?

Now take that into is it a semi-auto if you pull the trigger and it shoots each time?
 ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on November 13, 2022, 05:21:16 PM
A revolver is either called a single action ( where you have to cock it to pull the trigger) or a double action ( where you can just pull the trigger and fire it or you can cock the hammer and then fire it)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on November 13, 2022, 07:42:08 PM
Got more work done on my backstop/shooting gallery. Made a couple of steel runners from bed frame rails and got the frame I'd made yesterday welded onto them. Added some quick braces and now I'm able to drag my backstop out to my range with the lawnmower.

My next steps will be to add a set of shelves and hanging targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 13, 2022, 08:57:28 PM
Practice, practice, practice.  I’ve been going over my “estimated range” course repeatedly working on my range estimation skills.  Small Game season opened here in the National Forest this weekend.  I’m working but I’ll be off Tuesday.  So bright and early Tuesday morning I’ll be driving about 60 miles north to hunt my favorite WMA for a couple of days.  Right now I’m busy collecting camping and hunting gear. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 13, 2022, 10:22:52 PM
Couldn't shoot today, but wiped them all down and fondled them a bit! ;D ;D ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on November 14, 2022, 12:09:27 PM
Although there's hardly anyone else here in the RV park and I have a stash of empty Coke Zero cans, it's too cold and rainy to sit outside and shoot again today.  So, I reckon I'll ponder the Schofield No. 3 some more.   :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 14, 2022, 03:54:11 PM
Today was the Crosman 362 (.177),   the Crosman 1077, and Benjamin Wildfire bulk fill CO2.
   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2022, 07:58:19 PM
A coworker mentioned to me that he has “an old Benjamin air rifle”.  Says he he took it apart to fix it and he couldn’t get it back together.  I encouraged him to make some pictures and I will see if someone can help him.

Expect updates.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on November 16, 2022, 02:16:38 PM
I replaced the gage O-ring on a Seneca 909 Light Hunter for a guy.
He drove 2 hrs .to bring it to me with an undisclosed air leak.....
Now he's driving home with a cured air leak....

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 16, 2022, 04:56:19 PM
 and HAPPY, I'll bet!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 16, 2022, 05:19:21 PM
I just finished pumping the Marauder to max-pressure for a hunt tomorrow morning [after it warms a little].
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 16, 2022, 07:31:59 PM
Paid it down the line some.  I boxed up three working Chinese springers and one basket case and shipped them to a member here.  He is looking for project guns and I have better guns I shoot much more often so it was time for these to move to a new home.

Now there is empty space in the gun rack that needs to be filled!  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 17, 2022, 04:52:04 PM
Took my liberty apart after it started hissing loudly when I was filling it up. It's been leaking very very slowly for months now. I thought it was the plenum that I got from Duy but turns out it was the air Reservoir where it connects to the reg housing. Took it off and cleaned it up real well. Put some good quality silicone grease and put it back together. No leak so far but leaving it overnight will tell the tale.

Need to hook up my scba tank and fill it back up but first I'll fill up my sentry. Too bad I can't find the leak in it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Teep on November 17, 2022, 11:22:11 PM
I made a final decision today to sell off all my PCP guns and tank.  Going back to spring piston rifles, I'm tired of the hassle of driving to get air and then not shooting because I might run out of air.  Besides, a nice HW just handles much better the the PCP for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on November 20, 2022, 05:43:55 PM
Gun auction today.     In the AG world, they have a S&W mod 78 I'll prob bid on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on November 20, 2022, 06:00:22 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on November 20, 2022, 05:43:55 PM
Gun auction today.     In the AG world, they have a S&W mod 78 I'll prob bid on.
Try to get it, I have two of them, fun to shoot and pretty accurate too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on November 20, 2022, 06:37:17 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on November 16, 2022, 02:16:38 PM
I replaced the gage O-ring on a Seneca 909 Light Hunter for a guy.
He drove 2 hrs .to bring it to me with an undisclosed air leak.....
Now he's driving home with a cured air leak....
Really makes me want a PCP 😉
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on November 20, 2022, 07:19:49 PM
Getting ready for reseal & found the date code on my 1rst variant 760. May ‘66.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 20, 2022, 09:03:25 PM
Back to messing around with the air tube on my liberty. Thought I had gotten it to seal but when I went to fill it to 4300 psi it can't sort of hissing out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on November 21, 2022, 12:32:58 AM
Playing with airstrippers  made one for my BSA  a bit crude,just a can with a plug in it and 4 10mm holes. It works and looks tidy . The other is a screw on one with elongated holes and an adjustable brass cone   That is on my W&S Tomohawke. Both were worth the day puttering about. The Tomohawke bowled a big rabbit in the evening. Can't remember how to spell Tomo or toma hawke or hawk.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KWK on November 21, 2022, 01:54:45 AM
Quote from: Novagun on November 21, 2022, 12:32:58 AM
Playing with airstrippers  made one for my BSA  a bit crude,just a can with a plug in it and 4 10mm holes. It works and looks tidy . The other is a screw on one with elongated holes and an adjustable brass cone   That is on my W&S Tomohawke. Both were worth the day puttering about. The Tomohawke bowled a big rabbit in the evening. Can't remember how to spell Tomo or toma hawke or hawk.

What BSA are you shooting? I have a whole bunch. I really like my Merc Challenger carbine .22. Shoots sweet with an HW50 spring at 11 ft lb.  Have many others, vintage and prewar.

Have two Tomahawks. .22 and .25 . Both walnut beauties. Rabbits don't even want to know about the .25.  23 ft lb with H&N FTT's
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KWK on November 21, 2022, 02:12:44 AM
Was in the low 30's and breezy today so we stayed inside............WRONG!
Took our three sons 17, 22, and 25 to our family farm with a Crosman 150, HW95 .22, and R7 .177. Went to the favorite hangout. Four acre pond. Traded the guns back and forth and destroyed some tin cans shooting off hand at various distances. Ended the day with a Colt .22 revolver. We were cold now.
   Went to the house and had potato soup and hamburger bbq sandwiches I made the night before. My sister got a nice meal for hosting..
Later back home at our house our 22 year old came up to me and said thanks Dad for taking us all shooting today. PAYDIRT!
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 21, 2022, 08:00:51 AM
Great place Karl..
My kinda diggs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 21, 2022, 01:45:52 PM
Does moving ALL your air guns from one room to another count?
 ???
Had to clear the soon to be Den for the self leveler pour and prep work.
Still need to move the AV compressor to another room yet.
Can't put it in the Shed I built cause the coolent would freeze.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on November 21, 2022, 08:47:36 PM
Very excited, won the auction for the S&W 78G.  $55.00       Hope it's working and accurate.   Didn't win any other auctions for PBs or misc stuff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 21, 2022, 08:49:07 PM
I missed an easy shot at a squirrel at about 15 yards. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 21, 2022, 09:14:15 PM
Cap, missing it is better than hitting it and then it gets away.   :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 21, 2022, 09:21:26 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on November 21, 2022, 09:14:15 PM
Cap, missing it is better than hitting it and then it gets away.   :(
Okay, I HOPE I missed a squirrel. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on November 21, 2022, 11:31:40 PM
Resealed my new to me Crosman 157.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on November 22, 2022, 12:58:35 AM
Well KWK, it is not really a BSA at all   Gamo Storm with a BSAStamp on it  The Tomahawke is a genuine British one  Walnut and superb bluing .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KWK on November 22, 2022, 01:23:26 AM
A real shame they quit making the Tommies in UK. They came and went. Too bad. The prices they command, now! And hard to even find one. The Turkish guns  aren't even close. When mine came available used I jumped on them. Never parting with them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Knothead on November 22, 2022, 08:55:53 AM
KWK that is a perfect day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KWK on November 22, 2022, 10:45:08 AM
We built the pond between 1969 and 1973
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on November 22, 2022, 11:25:17 AM
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=202008.0;attach=419237;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on November 22, 2022, 02:44:55 PM
Nice assortment of slugs Wayne !

The day was too nice at 40 degrees to not take some shots.
So I shot a Fox Squirrel with the Daisy 880 Shadow.
Then I got out the GWW and sighted in the new Hammers 3-9x40 AO scope in the sitting position (atop a small outdoor drink table).
Shot about 40 rounds today at 10 yards and plan on taking her to the Conservation Club on Friday or Saturday to see how it shoots at 15-20 yards.
Getting better but still not overly impressed with the GWW but I think it needs more rounds through it to break it in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on November 22, 2022, 09:58:35 PM
H3ll day at work today so when I got home I pulled out the Airacuda, set the trap and stuck a 100 bull card on the backer, grabbed the .35L buddy bottle, tethered them and grabbed Daisy HP's, CPHP's and Crosman Domes, loaded the mags and started punching circles.

It takes discipline to breathe in, let it out slowly, wait for the moment between diastole and systole and squeeeeeeze.

One focus, no other thoughts, swoop the handle back for a second shot, repeat.

A fly landed on #16 bullseye, all my frustration with Admin vaporized as did the fly.

I even chuckled at the damage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on November 22, 2022, 11:16:36 PM
Delivered a brand spanking new, in the box Peacemaker and 12 extra shell to an old friend who is on a fixed budget. I know I'm getting close to retirement and my play money budget will shrink considerably so I like to help out when I can.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on November 23, 2022, 12:01:00 AM
Quote from: brewbear on November 22, 2022, 11:16:36 PM
Delivered a brand spanking new, in the box Peacemaker and 12 extra shell to an old friend who is on a fixed budget. I know I'm getting close to retirement and my play money budget will shrink considerably so I like to help out when I can.

Very nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 23, 2022, 07:41:16 PM
Been spending most of the day tracing down a leak in my Liberty. Did the balloon test and the poppet valve isn't leaking. Switched out the Duy plenum for the original, still leaking just not making the farting noise.lol Went through 1500 psi filling it to see if the latest Oring I changed made a difference. No joy.😡🤬😡 I need to find some 8mm gages to swap both of them out. The 1 on the air tube and the 1 on the plenum. Probably will be using some soapy water in a spray bottle to see if I can make bubbles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 23, 2022, 10:25:17 PM
Thanks to a member here who sent me some spare roller bearings I have managed to do the roller bearing mod and significantly improved the trigger on one of my Crosman Fires. It passed the bump test and is now short, light, and crisp. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on November 24, 2022, 04:51:40 PM
Got a little more work done on the backstop/shooting gallery.

Today, I was able to get the target shelves and a deflector for paper targets put together. Originally, I was going to just buy a pellet trap, but the realized I had enough scrap to through something together. We'll see how it works out when I'm finished building. Its about 90ish% done.

Now for some turkey!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on November 25, 2022, 05:13:16 PM
While everyone else is sleeping off turkey comas, I was making progress on my shooting gallery.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 25, 2022, 05:59:33 PM
 I was making transfer port seals out of ice maker tubing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 25, 2022, 06:17:25 PM
FINALLY found the leaking Oring in my liberty. The gage on the plenum is also leaking but I'm just either going to replace the gage with a bolt or try and find one that has a 8m 1mm pitch.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Airgun_Capital on November 26, 2022, 11:50:14 AM
Gave my Crosman 2240 "the treatment." Here are some before and after pics.
PS. The before pic isn't mine. I just didn't take one so I pulled it from Google.

Before:
(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-kfs9s87krx/images/stencil/2048x2048/products/1994/5052/51f8C1ayO1L._AC_SX522___06652.1657229350.jpg?c=2)

After:
(https://ibb.co/VjdkDkj)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on November 26, 2022, 02:40:18 PM
Resealed a Crosman 397PA for a gent in Texas.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 26, 2022, 03:01:53 PM
  New seals and reblued a pump tube on a  '92 Crosman 760.
 Looked at eBay for clamp on rear sight  $30 !!!!!   NOPE!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on November 26, 2022, 05:45:53 PM
Finally finished my new shooting gallery and backstop.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on November 26, 2022, 06:09:56 PM
Today I spent a few hours casting some 250-41-FN BBT slugs today. After weigh sorting and sizing roughly half of the slugs I ended up with 196 slugs within .5 grain of each other. I'm going to see how the unsized slugs perform compared to the sized slugs tomorrow if the weather holds up. The hardest part was removing the H&N decals from empty pellet tins.

Edited to include picture!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PasadenaMike on November 26, 2022, 06:49:57 PM
Today i adjuster my prod trigger to be a little heavier. I rotated some guns around for different things (van gun, just in case rat gun…) painted the front sight on my 1701p because it’s hard to see.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 26, 2022, 08:49:22 PM
Finally got my liberty to quit leaking!🎉🥳🥳🎉🎉. Now all I need is a replacement gage for the plenum and I've got 1 ordered. Dang thing won't be here until the 16th of December.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 27, 2022, 06:39:56 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on November 26, 2022, 05:45:53 PM
Finally finished my new shooting gallery and backstop.  ;D

Looks good Matt!
Hours of fun right there!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on November 27, 2022, 08:41:03 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on November 26, 2022, 08:49:22 PM
Finally got my liberty to quit leaking!🎉🥳🥳🎉🎉. Now all I need is a replacement gage for the plenum and I've got 1 ordered. Dang thing won't be here until the 16th of December.

I've been trying off and on to stop the leaking poppet on my Bandit for months. At this point I might just order a new valve assembly and be done with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 27, 2022, 09:15:23 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on November 26, 2022, 05:45:53 PM
Finally finished my new shooting gallery and backstop.  ;D

Way to go, Matt! Another part of the rabbit hole is making what you need/want for your home range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on November 27, 2022, 10:24:47 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 27, 2022, 09:15:23 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on November 26, 2022, 05:45:53 PM
Finally finished my new shooting gallery and backstop.  ;D
Way to go, Matt! Another part of the rabbit hole is making what you need/want for your home range.

Thanks. It certainly got my creative juices flowing. I'm looking forward to dragging it out of the barn and to the range to a quick test today.

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 27, 2022, 06:39:56 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on November 26, 2022, 05:45:53 PM
Finally finished my new shooting gallery and backstop.  ;D
Looks good Matt!
Hours of fun right there!

I certainly hope so. I may have to try making and selling these.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on November 27, 2022, 12:41:03 PM
After sorting 800 Benjamin pellets via an Amazon/USPS horror story yesterday. Today I got out the Auction Buy Benjamin Marauder .22 and mounted a Mantis 3-9x32 AO Scope.
Rifle, check. Ammo, check. Scope, check. Just waiting for the hand pump to begin the fun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 27, 2022, 03:07:23 PM
I wasted about 75 pellets trying to shoot a good target for the "off season casual match".
Wow... "off Day" is an understatement.
 :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 27, 2022, 04:01:38 PM
 put a little 4x scope on the '92 760 I just resealed.. Hope to try it out this week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on November 27, 2022, 05:47:52 PM
Got impatient and drug my shooting gallery out to the range so I could free up space in my workshop. It was raining too much to give it the real test it deserves from all my guns, but I managed to christen it with the Crosman 760. Managed to tag each target with a BB at about 10 yards. Each target had a fresh coat of paint so you can see the hits. Even the four spinner targets up top got tagged good.

Everything worked perfectly! Nothing broke when I used the lawn tractor to drag it into place. Now I can move it when I need to mow. Even the deflector for the paper targets worked as expected. I'll probably end up adding some sort of sand/pebble tray underneath to actually catch the lead so it's not just going into the ground.

And yes, that koala got shot a new one.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on November 27, 2022, 06:21:16 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on November 27, 2022, 05:47:52 PM
Got impatient and drug my shooting gallery out to the range so I could free up space in my workshop. It was raining too much to give it the real test it deserves from all my guns, but I managed to christen it with the Crosman 760. Managed to tag each target with a BB at about 10 yards. Each target had a fresh coat of paint so you can see the hits. Even the four spinner targets up top got tagged good.

Everything worked perfectly! Nothing broke when I used the lawn tractor to drag it into place. Now I can move it when I need to mow. Even the deflector for the paper targets worked as expected. I'll probably end up adding some sort of sand/pebble tray underneath to actually catch the lead so it's not just going into the ground.

And yes, that koala got shot a new one.  ;)
Wished there was a way to replicate your range/gallery with modifications to either PVC or Carbon Steel with tees and elbows. Doable?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 27, 2022, 06:23:21 PM
Shot a few shots over the Chrono to see how much less power my liberty has with the stock plenum as compared to Duys plenum.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on November 27, 2022, 06:39:31 PM
Quote from: BanjomanMI76 on November 27, 2022, 06:21:16 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on November 27, 2022, 05:47:52 PM
Got impatient and drug my shooting gallery out to the range so I could free up space in my workshop. It was raining too much to give it the real test it deserves from all my guns, but I managed to christen it with the Crosman 760. Managed to tag each target with a BB at about 10 yards. Each target had a fresh coat of paint so you can see the hits. Even the four spinner targets up top got tagged good.

Everything worked perfectly! Nothing broke when I used the lawn tractor to drag it into place. Now I can move it when I need to mow. Even the deflector for the paper targets worked as expected. I'll probably end up adding some sort of sand/pebble tray underneath to actually catch the lead so it's not just going into the ground.

And yes, that koala got shot a new one.  ;)
Wished there was a way to replicate your range/gallery with modifications to either PVC or Carbon Steel with tees and elbows. Doable?

Anything is possible. I say go for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on November 27, 2022, 06:41:17 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 27, 2022, 03:07:23 PM
I wasted about 75 pellets trying to shoot a good target for the "off season casual match".
Wow... "off Day" is an understatement.
 :(

I am hoping I have a better evening than you and hit some cards. Momma is down with a cold given to her by the grandkids on Thanksgiving. I warned her to not touch those little germ carriers!!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on November 28, 2022, 09:21:25 AM
Rant On. I tried to post a review on Amazon relating to the packaging fiasco on 11/27. It was Rejected because "It appears you reviewed shipping or packaging experience." No Kidding, They want me to write fluff about their product, not about their crappy packaging that ruins a lot of great experiences. Rant Off
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 28, 2022, 07:20:13 PM
My coworker with the basket case Benjamin 397 found the rest of the stock and will be delivering the gun to me for a reseal.  I think it’s missing a roll pin or two but nothing I can’t make.  I’ve never worked on a Benjamin before and I’m looking forward to it.  He expressed interest in putting a steroid kit on it. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on November 28, 2022, 08:06:05 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on November 27, 2022, 08:41:03 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on November 26, 2022, 08:49:22 PM
Finally got my liberty to quit leaking!🎉🥳🥳🎉🎉. Now all I need is a replacement gage for the plenum and I've got 1 ordered. Dang thing won't be here until the 16th of December.

I've been trying off and on to stop the leaking poppet on my Bandit for months. At this point I might just order a new valve assembly and be done with it.

Today I tried to burnish the poppet, then tried to polish the seat with some wet 1,500 grit, but now it leaks even worse. Ordered a new seat and poppet from Wes today. I also found the insert so I can remove the stock and use the gun as a pistol, which I have not done in a while. I'm looking forward to having almost all of my airguns up and running. Now I just need to get the 362 back together.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on December 03, 2022, 11:32:04 PM
Made some more hanging targets for my shooting gallery. This time, I just welded some wire to the CO2 cartridges and hung them from eye screws.
Oh, and I got out and shot a few of them too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 04, 2022, 07:56:16 AM
So far I have read a manual and assembled then mounted a scope on my new AIRFORCE TEXAN... will be pushing some .45 cal 250g pellets down range soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on December 04, 2022, 08:32:35 AM
Yesterday went to our monthly fun shoot in Cross, S.C.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 04, 2022, 08:37:08 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 04, 2022, 07:56:16 AM
So far I have read a manual and assembled then mounted a scope on my new AIRFORCE TEXAN... will be pushing some .45 cal 250g pellets down range soon.
Wow it was a .45 Texan !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on December 04, 2022, 01:26:51 PM
Found an interesting project on building a DIY display for the FX Chrony.
So downloaded all the software to check it out.
Nice part is the cost is WAY below the display FX now offers.
As the Open Source only displays FPS? I plan to see about programming all the neat stuff like SD, FPE, and so on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on December 04, 2022, 02:27:52 PM
Here's a video of the project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdbJjg8sGto (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdbJjg8sGto)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on December 05, 2022, 11:53:49 AM
I removed the fill nipple on my SynRod and replaced the old thin black sealing tape with new teflon tape to see if this will fix a slow leak. This was the last place I observed bubbles in the solution I applied. Wish me luck as I hand pump this puppy up again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 05, 2022, 11:57:53 AM
Started putting this back together.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on December 05, 2022, 11:59:16 AM
Changing out a carpy hose on one of the bottles.  >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 05, 2022, 12:26:21 PM
Looked out the side window of the RED Shed at the 50+ yard range potential. I might need to set up a folding bench and go set a target out.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 05, 2022, 01:51:48 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on December 05, 2022, 11:57:53 AM
Started putting this back together.


Carter, nice looking stock!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 05, 2022, 04:30:52 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 05, 2022, 01:51:48 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on December 05, 2022, 11:57:53 AM
Started putting this back together.


Carter, nice looking stock!!
Thanks.  You can’t see the big chunk gouged out of the butt from this angle but hey! its not mine either!
I’m waiting for reseal parts from Crosman and I thought I would reassemble it to see if I’ve got all the bits.

Meantime I did this to Stumpy.  Since I had mounted the Weaver rail on it I thought I would see if the tactical light will fit.  Gonna try it out for night pesting.  I’m also gonna pick up a couple more of these Job Smart tactical lights from Tractor Supply.  $29.99 and they come with an Li battery, a charger, and a remote switch.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on December 05, 2022, 04:38:32 PM
More progress was released on the Open Source FX Chrony project!
So about  $30+ to build and program the thing? Way cheaper then FX's offering!
This also has WiFi built in that can be used!

So you connect to the FX chrony with Bluetooth and can then send over WiFi once it's all programmed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 05, 2022, 05:58:50 PM
Did a comparison between having the moderator and no moderator on my sentry.25 cal. The barrel is drilled off center so bad that I'm getting really bad clipping. First 1 is with the mod and the 2nd one is without the mod.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on December 05, 2022, 07:07:48 PM
Quote from: Privateer on December 05, 2022, 04:38:32 PM
More progress was released on the Open Source FX Chrony project!
So about  $30+ to build and program the thing? Way cheaper then FX's offering!
This also has WiFi built in that can be used!

So you connect to the FX chrony with Bluetooth and can then send over WiFi once it's all programmed.

Did you post this project? LINK please!  ;D ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 06, 2022, 09:37:47 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on December 05, 2022, 04:30:52 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 05, 2022, 01:51:48 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on December 05, 2022, 11:57:53 AM
Started putting this back together.


Carter, nice looking stock!!
Thanks.  You can’t see the big chunk gouged out of the butt from this angle but hey! its not mine either!
I’m waiting for reseal parts from Crosman and I thought I would reassemble it to see if I’ve got all the bits.

Meantime I did this to Stumpy.  Since I had mounted the Weaver rail on it I thought I would see if the tactical light will fit.  Gonna try it out for night pesting.  I’m also gonna pick up a couple more of these Job Smart tactical lights from Tractor Supply.  $29.99 and they come with an Li battery, a charger, and a remote switch.


Looking good!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 06, 2022, 11:35:25 PM
I cut the cheek on a stock so I can add hardware to make it adjustable.  It's always been a bit low with the high rings for the scope.  This should make the fit just that much better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 07, 2022, 06:23:07 AM
Nice cuts Brett! You’re a braver man than me.  ;D
But, that’s going to turn out real nice.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 07, 2022, 07:33:07 AM
Is that a plate of noodles in the 3rd pic down? Trying to get my head around how those will be used in the process..  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 07, 2022, 08:03:31 AM
Quote from: bReTt on December 06, 2022, 11:35:25 PM
I cut the cheek on a stock so I can add hardware to make it adjustable.  It's always been a bit low with the high rings for the scope.  This should make the fit just that much better.


Looking Fantastic! Nice job!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 07, 2022, 12:39:07 PM
Quote from: avator on December 07, 2022, 07:33:07 AM
Is that a plate of noodles in the 3rd pic down? Trying to get my head around how those will be used in the process..  ;D
Grated cheese for the bean burritos to fuel part of the project.... 😎😆
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Airgun_Capital on December 07, 2022, 01:02:02 PM
Designed a silencer and accessory rail for the Daisy Powerline 880. Should be listed soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on December 07, 2022, 01:42:50 PM
Quote from: bReTt on December 07, 2022, 12:39:07 PM
Quote from: avator on December 07, 2022, 07:33:07 AM
Is that a plate of noodles in the 3rd pic down? Trying to get my head around how those will be used in the process..  ;D
Grated cheese for the bean burritos to fuel part of the project.... 😎😆

Ahhhh... Gas powered, it shall be.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on December 07, 2022, 04:10:35 PM
Tried to fix my Beeman P17, that got in trouble for the 1rst time in 4 years (not cocking). Failed. Tomorrow's another day... >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 08, 2022, 07:32:44 PM
Finished installing the adjustable cheek piece hardware in the Royale

I'm really pleased with what it has done for the rifle and how well it turned out.  It was an easy project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 08, 2022, 07:47:27 PM
Brett you are a braver man than I...
I have wood working skills and the tools.
But I would have been scared to tackle that!!
Excellent
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 08, 2022, 07:50:14 PM
I... put $200 in in the "fun money account" need to save up and get some .457 stuff.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 08, 2022, 08:10:36 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 08, 2022, 07:47:27 PM
Brett you are a braver man than I...
I have wood working skills and the tools.
But I would have been scared to tackle that!!
Excellent
Thank you Scott! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 08, 2022, 08:36:29 PM
I scammed on a new "gong" from work.
A piece of scrap 6" x 3" heavy wall box tubing cut off.
Should make a nice "ring" from a .457 Texan at long distance.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 09, 2022, 09:41:21 AM
Probably blow a hole right through it!
B O I N K !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 09, 2022, 11:12:46 AM
Quote from: bReTt on December 08, 2022, 07:32:44 PM
Finished installing the adjustable cheek piece hardware in the Royale

I'm really pleased with what it has done for the rifle and how well it turned out.  It was an easy project.
Well done, Brett!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 09, 2022, 01:05:05 PM
I have 3 lockers from, what I believe, was a barracks.. Navy is my guess.
They are 18" x 24" x 7' tall. They are not the thin cheap sheet metal. They are solid and they have a padlock handle and a keyed lock. (I don't have the keys so I use the padlock handle. They work just like school lockers. They have the book/hat shelf at the top, 4 hooks for jackets and a hanger rod.
I fastened 2 of them to the wall, one on either side of the mandoor in the Red Shed.
In one, I installed shelves for my power hand tools.
The other one I lined with 1/2" foam insulation board and closed cell notched bumpers for standing guns against. I still need to make and install the inclined butt rest on the bottom. I added another shelf to the top and now have 2 for ammo and/or pistols. It will hold 12 rifles at 48" tall or less.
Plans for the 3rd locker are yet to be determined. Maybe another gun safe in the utility room in the house. Important papers and such could also be locked away. Plenty of room on the top shelf for a small fireproof safe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on December 09, 2022, 01:39:59 PM
Finally fixed my Beeman P17 about the issues I mentioned some posts above. Always the same pb : the central blade at the rear of the compression tube is misaligned. My "rubber trick" probably got old, so I replaced it and now the pistol cocks properly again.
For the ones who followed that old story and helped me so much at that time  : https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=133598.20. (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=133598.20.)
Thanks again. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 09, 2022, 07:14:42 PM
 Swapped the Crosman 362 back to .22 caliber. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brewbear on December 09, 2022, 07:33:27 PM
Took my new Peacemaker apart and put a little shim to stop the barrel wiggle. All good now... shooting straight too ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 12, 2022, 09:45:40 PM
Quote from: brewbear on December 09, 2022, 07:33:27 PM
Took my new Peacemaker apart and put a little shim to stop the barrel wiggle. All good now... shooting straight too ;D
I can't remember which way mine shoots but it does require a bit of hold over, and I never thought of the barrel potentially having a bit of wobble but I just checked and it does.

Now you've got me thinking I should fix the wobble,  but also shim it to POA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 12, 2022, 11:40:28 PM
I threw together a foam tray for my new grace drivers ( plus the 3 robertsons I already had ).
It's not pretty but it works, and I utilized the dead space as a screw tray.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wj1s6B0H/20221212-173120.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QFrMmh2n)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 13, 2022, 08:43:40 PM
I spread the word.
Several of my friends were at the lodge Dec 3rd... They had now idea what modern airguns we're about.
Then they saw my Texan.

Sent them a few videos... NOW they want to know more! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 13, 2022, 11:09:21 PM
I made a long list of Crosman part numbers.  Gotta call Crosman's CS tomorrow and order some stuff.  I also researched cheap scopes on the internet.  I need at least two new scopes. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on December 14, 2022, 09:51:37 AM
On one of my QB6's around where the folding stock pivots, the paint bubbled, peeled and rusted, I sanded and painted flat black.

Spray painted flat black a 357/6 barrel off an old Crosman 357 co2 pistol I bought for parts, i.e., the barrel and mag. Got all the barrels for the 357's, Vigilante, and Triple Threat to include an 8 inch 357 barrel and a 6 inch 1357 smooth bore bb barrel.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 14, 2022, 07:40:26 PM
I completed the gas ram to coil conversion on a Ruger Impact Max.
Not a bad rifle now and I don't have to worry about the gas rem losing any more pressure....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 14, 2022, 07:44:01 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on December 14, 2022, 07:40:26 PM
I completed the gas ram to coil conversion on a Ruger Impact Max.
Not a bad rifle now and I don't have to worry about the gas rem losing any more pressure....

That’s awesome, Ron! You’re getting pretty good at this!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 14, 2022, 09:26:57 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 14, 2022, 07:44:01 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on December 14, 2022, 07:40:26 PM
I completed the gas ram to coil conversion on a Ruger Impact Max.
Not a bad rifle now and I don't have to worry about the gas rem losing any more pressure....

That’s awesome, Ron! You’re getting pretty good at this!

Well, I sure am getting a load of experience with triggers..........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 14, 2022, 10:54:26 PM
  Lost a bid on Ebay on a little Slavia rifle that needed some tinkering. ::)
Got kind of high priced for something that didn't work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 14, 2022, 11:06:20 PM
I didn’t get to shoot airguns today… but this is my 10,000 post on GTA!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 14, 2022, 11:17:42 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on December 14, 2022, 07:40:26 PM
I completed the gas ram to coil conversion on a Ruger Impact Max.
Not a bad rifle now and I don't have to worry about the gas rem losing any more pressure....
Congratulations!  How is the trigger?

I fussed with the scope on a Crosman Fire some and I adjusted the pump head space on Stubby. Right now I'm watching the inexorable advance of a huge storm front pounding the gulf coast 150 miles west of us.  The first outlier bands of this storm are about an hour away.  I've got Blitzortung up on the tablet and I'm watching lightening strikes in real time.  I estimate better than 2 strikes per second right now.  The storm front is 500 miles long but it is still impressive.
Its spitting out tornados so god bless everybody in its way! :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 15, 2022, 11:23:49 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on December 14, 2022, 11:17:42 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on December 14, 2022, 07:40:26 PM
I completed the gas ram to coil conversion on a Ruger Impact Max.
Not a bad rifle now and I don't have to worry about the gas rem losing any more pressure....
Congratulations!  How is the trigger?

The trigger is again functional, after a previous assembly error left me with a cocked rifle that I could not discharge.........bad situation.
Actually, the trigger is a bit stiff, but a very short pull and crisp break.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 15, 2022, 10:26:40 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 14, 2022, 11:06:20 PM
I didn’t get to shoot airguns today… but this is my 10,000 post on GTA!   ;D

Awesome, I like reading your posts, keep up the good work!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 15, 2022, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 15, 2022, 10:26:40 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 14, 2022, 11:06:20 PM
I didn’t get to shoot airguns today… but this is my 10,000 post on GTA!   ;D

Awesome, I like reading your posts, keep up the good work!

Thanks Dan!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 16, 2022, 11:04:22 AM
I have 7 10' 2x10 old wooden boards. These are true dimensional old barn wood. I'm going to use them for a backstop at 35yds. out the roll up door side of the Red Shed. That's the plan for today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on December 16, 2022, 12:27:19 PM
I shipped a pellet mold and checked to see if the replacement valve on my Bandito was  leaking. There is rain forecasted for the rest of the weekend, and today has already been very rainy. I wish I had an indoor shooting space other than my attic, which is now more challenging to access.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Airgun_Capital on December 16, 2022, 03:54:20 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 14, 2022, 11:06:20 PM
I didn’t get to shoot airguns today… but this is my 10,000 post on GTA!   ;D

Absolutely crazy! Congrats!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 16, 2022, 10:49:00 PM
Quote from: Airgun_Capital on December 16, 2022, 03:54:20 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 14, 2022, 11:06:20 PM
I didn’t get to shoot airguns today… but this is my 10,000 post on GTA!   ;D

Absolutely crazy! Congrats!

Thanks, Sebastian!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 18, 2022, 09:47:13 AM
Went over and finalized my “near goal” airgun bucket/wishlist this morning… 14 more rifles, 3 of which would be my first PCPs…  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 18, 2022, 09:49:05 AM
Only 14 more?   lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 18, 2022, 09:56:06 AM
Quote from: avator on December 18, 2022, 09:49:05 AM
Only 14 more?   lol

Hehee! It’s a running wishlist… I think 24 rifles are all I’ll ever want. I swap this for that sometimes or a rifle is discontinued since it’s been on my bucket list and so on.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 18, 2022, 09:59:35 AM
Of the 100, give or take, airguns we have only 20 or so get shot regularly. 50% of them hang on the walls of the house or mancave and serve as decor. They do all shoot though... or at least they did when the were displayed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 18, 2022, 12:23:16 PM
Quote from: avator on December 18, 2022, 09:59:35 AM
Of the 100, give or take, airguns we have only 20 or so get shot regularly. 50% of them hang on the walls of the house or mancave and serve as decor. They do all shoot though... or at least they did when the were displayed.
I’m down to about two dozen and I’m not sure if I’ll be actively looking for any more.  I’ve just thinned the herd of six springers and a couple more will go this Christmas.  I’m just not into PCPs and that’s where all the innovation seems to be right now.  I still haven’t bought a Crosman 362 after lusting for one for a year.  Turned out to be not much better than my 1400’s performance wise.  Got all the Hatsans I want.  I’m thinking I might get a vintage Benjamin or a Sheridan but after playing around with a friends 397 I ain’t in a big hurry.
Ain’t saying I’m done buying airguns but my only acquisition plans right now are for more scopes and more ammo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 18, 2022, 12:27:17 PM
Seems the market is kinda redundant right now anyways.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on December 18, 2022, 02:48:31 PM
Yesterday, I picked up a metal cabinet/wardrobe that will become my gun-cabinet. It's more than big enough for all my airgun gear and then some. Even has some locks to keep little hands out.

I think I'll put the racks on the left side and some shelf space on the right side for my range box and other gear. I've also been considering putting some pistol racks on the left door, if I ever get a real pistol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 18, 2022, 03:58:13 PM
I tried to shoot my PT.80 but I couldn't load the CO2 cartridge properly and it is too cold to get out the Peacemaker and/or the Scofield No. 3.  So, I'm watching football.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 18, 2022, 04:17:45 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 18, 2022, 09:47:13 AM
Went over and finalized my “near goal” airgun bucket/wishlist this morning… 14 more rifles, 3 of which would be my first PCPs…  8)

14 more rifles!!
All in one swoop?
That is just mind boggling!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 18, 2022, 04:25:14 PM
Put a monstrum 3x9x40 ffp scope on my 22 sniper theme armada. Trying to get a buddy to buy this rifle from me lol. I'm going to lose my behind if he does, but this gun needs some daily love lol. It has the capacity to be 4 different guns since I have a factory 177 barrel  and bolt as well as a nice mrod stock I redid. The 22 barrel is a 24'' Gaska barrel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 18, 2022, 05:33:07 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 18, 2022, 04:17:45 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 18, 2022, 09:47:13 AM
Went over and finalized my “near goal” airgun bucket/wishlist this morning… 14 more rifles, 3 of which would be my first PCPs…  8)

14 more rifles!!
All in one swoop?
That is just mind boggling!!!

Hahaaa! Yeah, if I win the lottery- you got to be ready!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 18, 2022, 06:38:11 PM
Nothing airgun related today. It's been a Betty Lou She Shed day but I enjoyed helping her do something she liked doing just the same.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 20, 2022, 12:28:58 AM
My passion for airguns has waned.

Dunno if it's a good thing or a bad thing  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on December 20, 2022, 10:49:20 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 20, 2022, 12:28:58 AM
My passion for airguns has waned.

Dunno if it's a good thing or a bad thing  :P

I have several hobbies, I find passion for each rises and wanes cyclical. The trick is to not burn out but to walk away for a short while so that some passion remains.

I bind books with leather, one may take a whole year to complete and I make them by consignment only, I go slow so I can keep the passion.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 20, 2022, 11:21:30 AM
Yep, I'm also in some sort of a slump but I think it's because I've been distracted by other projects.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 20, 2022, 12:27:55 PM
Thank you, gents  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 20, 2022, 12:38:50 PM
Quote from: avator on December 20, 2022, 11:21:30 AM
Yep, I'm also in some sort of a slump but I think it's because I've been distracted by other projects.

Me too, this board is keeping my hopes up/alive for when I have more free time again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 20, 2022, 12:52:22 PM
I wake up mornings with every good intention of shooting but as the day goes on I just never really get there. Maybe one or 2 shots here and there. I've been here before, it will pass.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 20, 2022, 01:01:18 PM
I swapped an SB tactical folding stock adapter from my 25 cal armada to my 357 bottle armada. I also took the time to wrap it in gun vinyl to match the rest of the rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on December 20, 2022, 03:06:56 PM
I've been a competitive shooter off and on for over 50 years.   I've always tried to practice regularly, maybe just dry fire.  There have been plenty of spells where I just got tired of it or distracted and didn't shoot for a few months but I always came back to shooting and competing.    Switching from rifle to pistol or action shooting to bullseye usually keeps it interesting.   Having a few friends who are serious shooters/competitors always brought me back to the shooting games.   Right now I'm trying to practice 10M rifle once or twice every day but I probably fail to practice one day a week.  It's tough to stay focused.  I think most of the guys here are primarily rifle shooters but if you get tired of that, I highly recommend pistol shooting.   It's a whole nuther world.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on December 20, 2022, 03:11:56 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on December 20, 2022, 03:06:56 PM
I've been a competitive shooter off and on for over 50 years.   I've always tried to practice regularly, maybe just dry fire.  There have been plenty of spells where I just got tired of it or distracted and didn't shoot for a few months but I always came back to shooting and competing.    Switching from rifle to pistol or action shooting to bullseye usually keeps it interesting.   Having a few friends who are serious shooters/competitors always brought me back to the shooting games.   Right now I'm trying to practice 10M rifle once or twice every day but I probably fail to practice one day a week.  It's tough to stay focused.  I think most of the guys here are primarily rifle shooters but if you get tired of that, I highly recommend pistol shooting.   It's a whole nuther world.

I shoot my wife's Diana Bandit every week before she gets home, fill it up with air and reload the mag, put it back in its case.

Then I pout at how poor my groups are. "Whole nuther world", indeed!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on December 20, 2022, 04:04:24 PM
Look on the bright side.   Your wife has a Diana Bandit!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on December 20, 2022, 04:50:19 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on December 20, 2022, 04:04:24 PM
Look on the bright side.   Your wife has a Diana Bandit!

Yes sir and she is a shooter!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 20, 2022, 06:50:48 PM
 Had to tweak the bb retaining spring a bit on the shot tube of the Daisy 25. Works much better. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 20, 2022, 07:26:10 PM
I flirted with the dark side.  Get thee behind me Satan!  I’ve got some holiday cash burning a hole in my pocket and I’ve been drooling over several used PCP’s on the classifieds and other places.  This happens to me every Christmas.  I’ll get over it after financial reality sets in.

Sigh. :(

Talked to a young fellow at the fish house when I stopped off to pick up some shrimp.  He’s got a record so he can’t own firearms.  He’s got an old NP Trail that eats scopes and he was asking me for a recommendation.  Says he may sell the trail and buy himself a complete new outfit.  I told him I’d make him a deal on the Trail if he decides to sell.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on December 20, 2022, 11:04:02 PM
I looked at a Kral for $219 at Pyramyd Air and almost bought one. I have plenty that I need to shoot already and no time to shoot them so I fought the temptation.  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 20, 2022, 11:31:43 PM
I just came in from doing some night shooting at cans in my back yard.
I thought I would get some target practice in tonight before the really cold weather and Snow Storm/Blizzard hits tomorrow.
The temps were slightly below zero but there was not much wind to make things really cold and miserable.
I shot about 1/2 a tin ( around 80 pellets)  of .22 cal 14.3 gr. Crosman Destroyers out of the Crosman Summit Ranger break barrel rifle.
I had placed old used soup cans out at 35 to 45 yards, a few days ago, before there was much snow.
They were the larger size 26 oz. soup can.
By now they were just vague lumps out in the snow.
As far as I could tell... I hit the cans on most, if not all.. of my shots.
I'll find out... just how good I did... next spring.  ;)

Fair
-7°F
-22°C
Humidity   89%
Wind Speed   W 6 mph
Barometer   30.58 in
Dewpoint   -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility   10.00 mi
Wind Chill   -20°F (-29°C)
Last update   20 Dec 8:55 pm CST


The picture is my back yard today. The cans are out along the far fence line.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 20, 2022, 11:32:17 PM
Whoops...senior moment....Oh Well  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 21, 2022, 12:08:11 AM
 Bore sighted my new ATN Thor LT Thermal on my recluse, may sneak out later with a can on it and see how close I got it. Many objects reflect enough heat or lack of to make good sight in targets, this time it was Styrofoam.
 Vampire squirrels beware LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jackinil on December 21, 2022, 12:36:00 AM
Had my son's family over this past weekend. His middle child[13 yr old boy] shot my Peacemaker and HW50S. He was pumped. The other older boys like shooting my airguns but he gets especially stoked. I think I have a convert!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on December 21, 2022, 10:56:26 AM
I had two identical chronographs, one had been shot and the other a replacement. The replacement chrono wasn't working right, so I stole parts out of it to get the one I shot working. Now I have to figure out how to get the app on my new phone because the tablet I used to use for chronograph tuning isn't really working well anymore (it's a cheapo from 2016). Once I get this figured out I'll be tuning my .25 cal Bandito.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Teep on December 21, 2022, 03:24:58 PM
I disassembled my TalonSS, installed a new male power wheel due to the screw hole being stripped, and removed a burr that was cutting a groove in the bolt.  All back together and shooting
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on December 21, 2022, 05:32:39 PM
Pulled the EB XVI out of storage to finish some work on it.
I'm planning to shoot 50 foot targets indoors with it.
Shimming the hammer spring and adding a Bug Buster UTG scope along with the new larger air tank.
Should get around 200 good shots with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on December 21, 2022, 06:08:39 PM
Had to hide all the air rifles and pistols (they're not so many) in wardrobes, clothes shelves etc. : as grandparents, we receive  our 3 children and our 4 grandchildren for Christmas. BUT, 'cause there's a but, my only daughter-in-law considers anything looking like a real firearm as a symbol of danger or violence and doesn't want her son (6) to get any fascinated by this. However, BTW, she won't mind seeing him shooting those darn Nerf gun, aiming for example her younger sister, just for fun.
8 days deprivated of airgun shooting, for me! They'll need to walk around, so I can find some moments to shoot free...
Err... I'm afraid I'm not Christmas spirit inspired on my side, am I?...
OK, I'm gonna try to persuade her that  airgun shooting  it's not unwholesome for kids. ... gonna try ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 21, 2022, 06:12:19 PM
The few folks that have come to our home see all the guns. Many think I might be crazy... they may be right.
The difference is... I don't hide my crazy.
Betty Lou's mom does not like guns. She visited a few years back from Ohio. By the end of the visit she had shot airguns and drank apple pie moonshine.
My opinion?  She's a much better person now...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on December 21, 2022, 08:14:20 PM
Quote from: avator on December 21, 2022, 06:12:19 PM
The few folks that have come to our home see all the guns. Many think I might be crazy... they may be right.
The difference is... I don't hide my crazy.
Betty Lou's mom does not like guns. She visited a few years back from Ohio. By the end of the visit she had shot airguns and drank apple pie moonshine.
My opinion?  She's a much better person now...  ;)

You're obviously more charming than you realize.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 21, 2022, 08:22:59 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on December 21, 2022, 08:14:20 PM
Quote from: avator on December 21, 2022, 06:12:19 PM
The few folks that have come to our home see all the guns. Many think I might be crazy... they may be right.
The difference is... I don't hide my crazy.
Betty Lou's mom does not like guns. She visited a few years back from Ohio. By the end of the visit she had shot airguns and drank apple pie moonshine.
My opinion?  She's a much better person now...  ;)

You're obviously more charming than you realize.
Scary, ain't it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 21, 2022, 09:02:09 PM
Shot a spring gun todayand tracked a package that contains an airgun accessory.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on December 22, 2022, 10:29:35 AM
Quote from: Ultramarine on December 21, 2022, 06:08:39 PM
Had to hide all the air rifles and pistols (they're not so many) in wardrobes, clothes shelves etc. : as grandparents, we receive  our 3 children and our 4 grandchildren for Christmas. BUT, 'cause there's a but, my only daughter-in-law considers anything looking like a real firearm as a symbol of danger or violence and doesn't want her son (6) to get any fascinated by this. However, BTW, she won't mind seeing him shooting those darn Nerf gun, aiming for example her younger sister, just for fun.
8 days deprivated of airgun shooting, for me! They'll need to walk around, so I can find some moments to shoot free...
Err... I'm afraid I'm not Christmas spirit inspired on my side, am I?...
OK, I'm gonna try to persuade her that  airgun shooting  it's not unwholesome for kids. ... gonna try ::)

Get him or yourself one of these options!
https://www.umarexusa.com/rekt-products (https://www.umarexusa.com/rekt-products)

Hey, foam flingers are a fun option when you're stuck inside in a blizzard with a toddler. My son loves to reload them for me so I can use it to knock down toys at 2-3 m. You should see some of the mods done with them. I'll have to dig out a few foam flinger springers I built and show them off here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 22, 2022, 10:37:54 AM
 these gel blasters are the latest rage with the kids, so much that the cops are having a hard time decerning if they are real guns or not  ::)
https://www.amazon.com/Hikewin-Hikewintoy-Electric-Blaster-Outdoor/dp/B099RTRM5M/ref=sr_1_3_sspa? (https://www.amazon.com/Hikewin-Hikewintoy-Electric-Blaster-Outdoor/dp/B099RTRM5M/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on December 22, 2022, 06:40:12 PM
Hmm... I should look for that stuff in Europe. Can they make those gel balls with indelible tint ? Just for fun... :-X
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2022, 09:47:25 PM
 Got this home and cleaned it all up and oiled it. Did the Tune-in-a-Tube.
  I can nothing much about the old crosman scope.
   it's a Crosman 3-9x32AO  Duplex, clear as can be.
    (http://i.imgur.com/sW7DHsE.jpg) (https://imgur.com/sW7DHsE)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on December 23, 2022, 10:37:08 AM
Last night I put my frozen pine squirrel pelts into the fridge to defrost and today I packed about 35 into salt to dry out. Next week I'll start taking some out of the salt and start the tanning process. This week I practiced with the first two hides I skinned and they turned out pretty well. I need to work on my fleshing, but the pine squirrel hides are pretty easy to work with compared to a hare skin I dry preserved over the summer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on December 23, 2022, 08:15:51 PM
Couldn't get out to the range because it's been sub-zero all day, so dug out a couple of old project springers. Nerf springers that is.

The top one is modified with a kit that make it a pump action and picatinny rails. Yes, thats a cheap red dot sight and a flash light on the pump action.

The bottom one is my poor man's version.

I did them both as a hobby project during my college days to keep myself sane. I can usually hit a large soup can at 5m.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 23, 2022, 10:11:57 PM
I carried the Fire/Prowler hybrid when I walked the pups around the property this afternoon.  I plinked a few pinecones in the pasture and jumped up another pair of hooded mergansers back at the fish ponds.  Then I went back to my house and checked my emails.  Another non answer from the fellow I was negotiating with about purchasing a used PCP.  I say WAS negotiating with.  That is now past tense.  Decided to spend my disposable income on a stack of pellet tins and a couple of new scopes. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: rangerfredbob on December 23, 2022, 10:22:12 PM
Other than the normal fly control with the Bug-a-salt (they are coming from somewhere in the shop, probably just in hiding in nooks and crannies) I shot my latest acquisition, a Marksman Repeater... was a $15 auction win on an online charity auction, had a Crosman holster so I didn't over pay too much and it was a charity so I didn't feel too bad... with the freezing rain last night there was plenty of ice around so I shot at the end of the fuel oil tank that's only got a few gallons of used oil in it, put a handful of BB's through it and it's about as predictable as you could expect through an aluminum 2" barrel with BB's :). The pest birds that I need to dispatch weren't around when I was so the Avenger didn't get to do it's job...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 23, 2022, 11:19:57 PM
Added an adjustable butt to the Taipan.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 23, 2022, 11:46:27 PM
I got out and shot my .22 cal. Summit Ranger today.

If anyone is interested, here is my post on todays activities.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=129628.msg156399378#msg156399378 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=129628.msg156399378#msg156399378)

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2022, 11:00:40 AM
Should’ve posted this the other day… but, it is airgun related… I redid my backyard fence this week. This gives me greater access to the back of my property. In the spring I’ll be using the side property to spread out for 100 meter targets. I intend to put out a permanent shelter out front for 100 meter bench shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 24, 2022, 11:13:48 AM
 Removed an unnecessary trigger spring from the Crosman Phantom. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on December 24, 2022, 03:15:38 PM
Put some new seals in the Crosman 600.   I'm still undecided on it being accurate enough to keep.  Co2 still isn't my cup of tea.   But it sure is fun to shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on December 27, 2022, 04:07:18 AM
What air gun did I do today.
I don't know where to begin.
That's Long Story that involves what I did yesterday too.

It all started with a pesting problem.
I have got a pest problem that involves making a quick running shot at close range with open sights.

Yesterday I pulled the scope and 22 cal. barrel of of my Hatsan Vortex Edge and put on an open sighted 25 cal. barrel.
The rifle was shooting really Strong when I sighted it in.
I left the Edge loaded in my garage next to my walkout door to the back yard, so it would be handy for a quick running shot.
This morning I checked on it and the formally good vortex gas piston had failed.
It was -10 F to -12 F outside last night and it was around -5F to -7F in my unheated garage.
I think the seals in the Vortex Ram got too hard in the cold temps and leaked down.
So TODAY I pulled the the 25 cal. barrel off of the edge and put it on the formally .177 cal Vortex Striker.
I also pulled the scope off the Striker and mounted it on the 22 cal. Umarex Surge Max Elite.
After that I removed the failed Vortex Gas Ram and the piston from the Edge.
I then sighted in both the 25 cal Vortex Striker and the 22 cal. Umarex Surge Max Elite.

The Striker Is all setup for 10 to 15 yards with a dime sized shot group.
The Surge Max Elite is sighted in at 35 to 40 yards and is holding a one inch shot group.
After talking things over with SteveP-52,  I  place an order request in with Hatsan USA for a spring, spring guide and 3 piston seals.

The Striker now has an Edge Barrel and an Edge Thumb-Hole Rifle Stock.
The Edge is disassembled and awaiting repair parts.
The Umarex is all set up for long range night shots. The laser is dialed in too.

I did the sight in with both the Striker and the Surge Max Elite in -2F to +5 F temps.
The Loading sequence and Scope adjustments were done bare handed.
I was shooting semi-off-hand sitting on a three legged camp stool and bracing my rifles on a door jamb.
Some of the shots were off-hand too.
In the cold, I lost track of how many shots I took.
I am guessing 50 shots with the final finishing shot groups at 10 for each gun for a total of 70 shots.


So That is what I did air gun wise today.


Best Wishes - Tom

P.S.
Oh yes, I almost forgot I also posted to a thread in the Turkish Air Gun Gate about the Ram Failure.
I also opened a thread in the Back Room titled > Show Off Your Hunting Ride <
I just now took a final "Good Luck Shot" with the 25 cal. Striker.
It is garbage night tonight. I have already tossed the pizza boxes with the shot groups on them.
The bottom two pictures are the "Good Luck Shot" with the 25 cal. Striker and the range it is sighted in at.

Note: Click the picture to enlarge the image.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on December 27, 2022, 12:23:28 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 24, 2022, 11:13:48 AM
Removed an unnecessary trigger spring from the Crosman Phantom. ;D

Did you do the whole mod using the RC bearing?

I think it makes a world of difference!

https://youtu.be/EsdP4yRVPnw
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on December 27, 2022, 02:09:44 PM
I got my CF tubing from the post office today and set up my Stormrider. The Bandito also got the treatment, but haven't set zero since making the change. So far I like the groups from the Stormrider, but it already grouped pretty well before hand, just not the same group every time I pick it up! Time will tell if this prevents POI changes from bumps and changes in temperature.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Airgun_Capital on December 30, 2022, 11:09:25 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on December 27, 2022, 02:09:44 PM
I got my CF tubing from the post office today and set up my Stormrider. The Bandito also got the treatment, but haven't set zero since making the change. So far I like the groups from the Stormrider, but it already grouped pretty well before hand, just not the same group every time I pick it up! Time will tell if this prevents POI changes from bumps and changes in temperature.

Thinking of buying a Stormrider, is it worth it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on December 30, 2022, 12:33:02 PM
Wishing that I didn't live in the city proper, and that I had a backyard big enough to safely shoot paper targets, spinners, and beverage cans without freaking anyone out at the sight of me and my airguns...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 30, 2022, 02:50:18 PM
Had a near catastrophe...
I wanted to shoot the BSA Buccaneer some and noticed it was low on air. The plan was to top it off with the Vevor I have set up in the Red Shed. It sits on the end of the work bench and the large Folgers water container on a shelf next to it.
My Orcair 12/110v compressor sits on the next shelf down. I normally have it all plugged into a power strip and just hit the switch to turn it on. (the Vevor itself is on it's own outlet).
Anyways, Betty Lou borrowed the power strip for something so I just plugged the water pump into another outlet. I was looking everything over and notice odd air in the clear water lines.
Apparently the return line to the Folgers can wasn't in the can.. it was behind the shelf and pumping water onto the power supply for the Orcair one shelf down...  :o
Again, normally that would have been plugged into the power strip and live..  :o
Needless to say, that will spend some time under the hair dryer.
And that Folgers can will find a new location as well.
Valuable lesson learned... no water above electric.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on December 30, 2022, 05:23:32 PM
Youch!  Yea, electricity and water don't go well together!  Dump that power supply into a bag of rice for a day or two, that should remove all the moisture!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on December 30, 2022, 05:48:33 PM
Quote from: Airgun_Capital on December 30, 2022, 11:09:25 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on December 27, 2022, 02:09:44 PM
I got my CF tubing from the post office today and set up my Stormrider. The Bandito also got the treatment, but haven't set zero since making the change. So far I like the groups from the Stormrider, but it already grouped pretty well before hand, just not the same group every time I pick it up! Time will tell if this prevents POI changes from bumps and changes in temperature.

Thinking of buying a Stormrider, is it worth it?

I really like mine. It's super light and very accurate with most pellets. The CF tube is supposed to help with wandering POI from bumping/touching the barrel, which happens walking in the woods. I never noticed the issue until I started hunting with the Stormrider. I like it for taking longer shots than I would with the Bandit, and still having enough power for a nice kill on a pine squirrel or snowshoe hare. I think it does best in .25 caliber form, which you can get at https://airgunarcheryfun.ca (https://airgunarcheryfun.ca)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on December 31, 2022, 12:52:16 AM
Overhauled a Winchester Model 435. Checked tracking on various boxes of good stuff headed to the house!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2022, 09:43:03 AM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on December 30, 2022, 05:23:32 PM
Youch!  Yea, electricity and water don't go well together!  Dump that power supply into a bag of rice for a day or two, that should remove all the moisture!
Yeah, after a round or 2 with the hair dryer I will. I have some of those dry pouches the came in sea freight containers from work also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on December 31, 2022, 10:39:43 AM
Quote from: avator on December 31, 2022, 09:43:03 AM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on December 30, 2022, 05:23:32 PM
Youch!  Yea, electricity and water don't go well together!  Dump that power supply into a bag of rice for a day or two, that should remove all the moisture!
Yeah, after a round or 2 with the hair dryer I will. I have some of those dry pouches the came in sea freight containers from work also.

Try some CRC electronics cleaner. Saved several things over the years with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2022, 11:58:54 AM
I took the cover off... apparently it didn't get soaked to badly. No signs of water inside. I brought it in and ran the hair dryer on it anyways. I think I dodged a pellet. I won't make that mistake again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 01:32:07 PM
Carefully polished/honed the leades of my Crosman and Benjamin barrels.

I have a .177 LW in 10” length that has a very rough feel when chambering, so I decided to give the others this treatment.

The one with the rough leade would throw some fliers even after I recrowned it with a brass screw, as there was a burr on 1 of the lands.

It performed a bit better but not quite as I want it to.

I get about  3 single holes at 25 yards, then a flyer or 2.

Will try to test it today depending on my mood  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 03:26:28 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 01:32:07 PM
Carefully polished/honed the leades of my Crosman and Benjamin barrels.

I have a .177 LW in 10” length that has a very rough feel when chambering, so I decided to give the others this treatment.

The one with the rough leade would throw some fliers even after I recrowned it with a brass screw, as there was a burr on 1 of the lands.

It performed a bit better but not quite as I want it to.

I get about  3 single holes at 25 yards, then a flyer or 2.

Will try to test it today depending on my mood  ;D


Ha, success!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 03:43:24 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 03:26:28 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 01:32:07 PM
Carefully polished/honed the leades of my Crosman and Benjamin barrels.

I have a .177 LW in 10” length that has a very rough feel when chambering, so I decided to give the others this treatment.

The one with the rough leade would throw some fliers even after I recrowned it with a brass screw, as there was a burr on 1 of the lands.

It performed a bit better but not quite as I want it to.

I get about  3 single holes at 25 yards, then a flyer or 2.

Will try to test it today depending on my mood  ;D


Ha, success!

One thing for sure though, it is not as accurate as my two .177 LW barrels in 14.5”, as they are really pellet on pellet at 25 yards.

This one does it almost, ever so slightly bigger, but probably it’s me ‘cuz I haven’t shot in several months.

Or probably the barrel needs a bit of seasoning, me having thoroughly squeaky-cleaned it.

This one needs a proper stock, yes  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 04:01:54 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 03:43:24 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 03:26:28 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 01:32:07 PM
Carefully polished/honed the leades of my Crosman and Benjamin barrels.

I have a .177 LW in 10” length that has a very rough feel when chambering, so I decided to give the others this treatment.

The one with the rough leade would throw some fliers even after I recrowned it with a brass screw, as there was a burr on 1 of the lands.

It performed a bit better but not quite as I want it to.

I get about  3 single holes at 25 yards, then a flyer or 2.

Will try to test it today depending on my mood  ;D


Ha, success!

One thing for sure though, it is not as accurate as my two .177 LW barrels in 14.5”, as they are really pellet on pellet at 25 yards.

This one does it almost, ever so slightly bigger, but probably it’s me ‘cuz I haven’t shot in several months.

Or probably the barrel needs a bit of seasoning, me having thoroughly squeaky-cleaned it.

This one needs a proper stock, yes  ;D

I’m also propelling the ammo via C02 mid 50 degrees, so I have another excuse for not shooting it hole in hole  ;D

Certainly not the best temp  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 04:40:38 PM
I’m certainly happy with the way it prints!

It likes 8gr AAs but not the 10gr and the 4.52 H & N FTT 8gr.

Next stop is my PROD now that I’ve done some barrel work and thorough cleaning to it.

Never been happy with the way it groups.

It’s so SO2x  :P

I do have a LW MROD barrel for it, but I don’t want to mount that one just yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on December 31, 2022, 05:30:59 PM
I've been reading about semi-auto airguns today. Are there any that can shoot slugs?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 06:11:39 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 04:40:38 PM
I’m certainly happy with the way it prints!

It likes 8gr AAs but not the 10gr and the 4.52 H & N FTT 8gr.

Next stop is my PROD now that I’ve done some barrel work and thorough cleaning to it.

Never been happy with the way it groups.

It’s so SO2x  :P

I do have a LW MROD barrel for it, but I don’t want to mount that one just yet.


5 shots with the PROD at 25 yards after leade honing/polishing and thorough bore cleaning, ha!

JSB 15.89gr  ;D

The JSB 13.43gr did not perform well.

Dunno how the JSB 14.35gr  and the H & N 14.66gr FTT will do.

I’m almost afraid to try them  :-*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 06:42:22 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 06:11:39 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 04:40:38 PM
I’m certainly happy with the way it prints!

It likes 8gr AAs but not the 10gr and the 4.52 H & N FTT 8gr.

Next stop is my PROD now that I’ve done some barrel work and thorough cleaning to it.

Never been happy with the way it groups.

It’s so SO2x  :P

I do have a LW MROD barrel for it, but I don’t want to mount that one just yet.


5 shots with the PROD at 25 yards after leade honing/polishing and thorough bore cleaning, ha!

JSB 15.89gr  ;D

The JSB 13.43gr did not perform well.

Dunno how the JSB 14.35gr  and the H & N 14.66gr FTT will do.

I’m almost afraid to try them  :-*


I was right!

The aforesaid pellets did not perform well.

The H & N was like a birdshot at 25  :P

My PROD is a low power build with a .038” MAP spring and a red TP.

It’s very quiet with just the shroud on it.

I’m happy today and I’ve somehow rekindled the dying AG fire within  :-*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 31, 2022, 07:33:41 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 06:42:22 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 06:11:39 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 04:40:38 PM
I’m certainly happy with the way it prints!

It likes 8gr AAs but not the 10gr and the 4.52 H & N FTT 8gr.

Next stop is my PROD now that I’ve done some barrel work and thorough cleaning to it.

Never been happy with the way it groups.

It’s so SO2x  :P

I do have a LW MROD barrel for it, but I don’t want to mount that one just yet.


5 shots with the PROD at 25 yards after leade honing/polishing and thorough bore cleaning, ha!

JSB 15.89gr  ;D

The JSB 13.43gr did not perform well.

Dunno how the JSB 14.35gr  and the H & N 14.66gr FTT will do.

I’m almost afraid to try them  :-*
I’m happy today and I’ve somehow rekindled the dying AG fire within  :-*
Yay!  Sometimes it's good to take a break.  Glad that you are starting to enjoy it once again 👌🏼👊🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 31, 2022, 08:02:07 PM
 Messes with the Thermal NV monocular with dot sight setup I put together, found its short coming will post in that thread.
 Then I resighted it the 2moa dot sight on the Bull Boss .25 with home cast slugs, added a 45 off set and a multi light on the side for some closer rang big pest or the like.
 Rearranging my guns and scopes some, pumpers in one pile break barrels in another, hunting rifles, speaking of I used an iron and paper bag to heat up the Plano case for my NV Recluse setup and formed the case to fit the fatter setup.
 Next up is sighting in the PP750 with the https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/immersive-optics-5x30-md-mdr-with-adjustable-moa-mounts/ scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 01, 2023, 03:48:22 PM
Quote from: bReTt on December 31, 2022, 07:33:41 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 06:42:22 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 06:11:39 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 04:40:38 PM
I’m certainly happy with the way it prints!

It likes 8gr AAs but not the 10gr and the 4.52 H & N FTT 8gr.

Next stop is my PROD now that I’ve done some barrel work and thorough cleaning to it.

Never been happy with the way it groups.

It’s so SO2x  :P

I do have a LW MROD barrel for it, but I don’t want to mount that one just yet.


5 shots with the PROD at 25 yards after leade honing/polishing and thorough bore cleaning, ha!

JSB 15.89gr  ;D

The JSB 13.43gr did not perform well.

Dunno how the JSB 14.35gr  and the H & N 14.66gr FTT will do.

I’m almost afraid to try them  :-*
I’m happy today and I’ve somehow rekindled the dying AG fire within  :-*
Yay!  Sometimes it's good to take a break.  Glad that you are starting to enjoy it once again 👌🏼👊🏼


Gracias, B sir!

Oh, the near empty favored JSB in 15.89 gr. tin says 5.53 head size.

A smidgen of a head size does make a huge difference!

It's the only pellet in my inventory that shoots well in my PROD  :P

I'm pretty sure they commonly come.in 5.52 head size.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 01, 2023, 11:41:34 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 01, 2023, 03:48:22 PM
Quote from: bReTt on December 31, 2022, 07:33:41 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 06:42:22 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 06:11:39 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on December 31, 2022, 04:40:38 PM
I’m certainly happy with the way it prints!

It likes 8gr AAs but not the 10gr and the 4.52 H & N FTT 8gr.

Next stop is my PROD now that I’ve done some barrel work and thorough cleaning to it.

Never been happy with the way it groups.

It’s so SO2x  :P

I do have a LW MROD barrel for it, but I don’t want to mount that one just yet.


5 shots with the PROD at 25 yards after leade honing/polishing and thorough bore cleaning, ha!

JSB 15.89gr  ;D

The JSB 13.43gr did not perform well.

Dunno how the JSB 14.35gr  and the H & N 14.66gr FTT will do.

I’m almost afraid to try them  :-*
I’m happy today and I’ve somehow rekindled the dying AG fire within  :-*
Yay!  Sometimes it's good to take a break.  Glad that you are starting to enjoy it once again 👌🏼👊🏼


Gracias, B sir!

Oh, the near empty favored JSB in 15.89 gr. tin says 5.53 head size.

A smidgen of a head size does make a huge difference!

It's the only pellet in my inventory that shoots well in my PROD  :P

I'm pretty sure they commonly come.in 5.52 head size.

 
Sent an email to Trenier today and got an answer a few hours later regarding the 5.53 head size.

He does have them but only in 18gr.

Impressive that he answers inquiries even on a Sunday, yes!

Thank you, Jeff sir  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jtipton91 on January 02, 2023, 02:34:41 PM
Flashpup hammer adjustment
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 02, 2023, 06:45:06 PM
Cleaned my parts room, then rearranged and labeled my AG parts, particularly the O-rings and other small items, for faster identification  ;D


I did it before breakfast  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 02, 2023, 07:50:53 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 02, 2023, 06:45:06 PM
Cleaned my parts room, then rearranged and labeled my AG parts, particularly the O-rings and other small items, for faster identification  ;D


I did it before breakfast  ;D

The FBI is now closely monerting you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on January 02, 2023, 07:58:54 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 02, 2023, 07:50:53 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on January 02, 2023, 06:45:06 PM
Cleaned my parts room, then rearranged and labeled my AG parts, particularly the O-rings and other small items, for faster identification  ;D


I did it before breakfast  ;D

The FBI is now closely monerting you.


They are welcome to my O-rings, Matt sir  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sandman on January 03, 2023, 03:52:06 PM
Finally managed to get a hold of the tiny magnet that got jealous of all the steel bb's it was holding in place and as such departed the barrel never to be seen again about five years ago. My fingers are covered in loctite but at least I have a magazine-fed single stroke pneumatic bb pistol again!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 03, 2023, 05:44:42 PM
 Messed around with the trigger adjustment on the Crosman Phantom. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 03, 2023, 08:27:14 PM
Tried some .177 cal H&N FTT in all my .177’s with indifferent results. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tucannon on January 04, 2023, 01:01:50 PM
Finished resealing the 1984 38T

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 04, 2023, 02:20:19 PM
I carried the hybrid Fire/Prowler this a.m. when I went mushroom hunting.  Perfect weather for a light, cheap, synthetic stocked air rifle.  It poured on me.  Good test of my gear.  My cheap Tyvek rain hat and poncho were adequate and my gaiters kept my feet and legs dry.  I still haven't found a good way to keep the optics dry.  Something like tear-offs would be great. Wiping wet lenses with a damp handkerchief just don't cut it. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 04, 2023, 02:36:38 PM
Carter... flip up lens covers. You can even write info on tape and stick to the inside of them...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 04, 2023, 04:51:57 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 04, 2023, 02:20:19 PM
I carried the hybrid Fire/Prowler this a.m. when I went mushroom hunting.  Perfect weather for a light, cheap, synthetic stocked air rifle.  It poured on me.  Good test of my gear.  My cheap Tyvek rain hat and poncho were adequate and my gaiters kept my feet and legs dry.  I still haven't found a good way to keep the optics dry.  Something like tear-offs would be great. Wiping wet lenses with a damp handkerchief just don't cut it. :P


 delete
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 04, 2023, 05:29:20 PM
Quote from: avator on January 04, 2023, 02:36:38 PM
Carter... flip up lens covers. You can even write info on tape and stick to the inside of them...  ;)
I know, I know, but I hate lens caps.  I don’t like fussing with flip-up covers when a shot presents itself. They are always in the way. Can’t use the AO or the focus if they are fitted.

Might try a long lens shade on the objective and a flip up cap at the back.  Only one cap to open and that one I can do with the thumb of my trigger hand.  That should keep things dryer if I carry the rifle muzzle down. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 05, 2023, 10:17:18 AM
Yes, I have a couple guns with just the front one on them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on January 06, 2023, 01:26:19 PM
thought about getting out of bed...... Naw... I going to lay here till I have to go Pee.... :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 06, 2023, 03:43:09 PM
Picked up a D-Link router (same one I have in the bar/mancave) and 50' cat5 to run into the Red Shed.
It's airgun related because I'll be visiting the GTA and recording airgun data from the shooting bench in there.
I have it temp set up here in the living room and the cat5 running down the hallway to the main connection in the bedroom. It has all the bars and I'm on it right now. This is about the same distance it will run to the Red Shed. The problem was, both the mobile home and the Red Shed are metal clad buildings and I couldn't hit wireless through them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 07, 2023, 08:50:15 AM
Slight change in the plans for the location of the router.
The utility room on the back of the mobile home is a wooded addition.
Instead of flying the cable to the Red Shed I can just run it under the mobile home and back up through the floor in the utility room. I ran the cable through the house to there yesterday temporarily then closed all the doors and went into the Red Shed with the tablet and closed that door.
I had good wireless connection to the entire network.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 07, 2023, 09:38:38 AM
 So if I followed your schematic, Bill, you are running wireless from the wooden room ???

 MY AG related activity was mounting and testing cheap IR NV scope. I think I will call this one a TDR scope, as it can be collapsed to be 3" shorter for storage, only reason I can see that this scope was designed as it was.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8754)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8753)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 07, 2023, 09:44:13 AM
This morning I swapped the medium rings for high mount rings on the Texan's  UTG 3-12X44 SWAT Mil-dot scope.
MUCH better cheek weld vs head position.
Fired up the compressor and topped it off so later today I can re-zero.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 07, 2023, 10:21:21 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 07, 2023, 09:38:38 AM
So if I followed your schematic, Bill, you are running wireless from the wooden room ???

 MY AG related activity was mounting and testing cheap IR NV scope. I think I will call this one a TDR scope, as it can be collapsed to be 3" shorter for storage, only reason I can see that this scope was designed as it was.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8754)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8753)
Yes..
When we had the fiber optic connection installed here from our cable provider I had them put the main in the back bedroom. I did this because I knew I was going to run cat6 to the bar/mancave and I was already stretching the distance limits of cat6 and the bedroom would have been the shortest distance.
Then along came the Red Shed option as well. Between the metal siding on the moblie home and the metal siding of the Red Shed I couldn't get wireless from the main.
I originally planned to run cat6 to the Red Shed. But that meant flying the cat6 through trees and in the limb fall hazard zone.
I discovered that the signal would reach the Red Shed from the wooden utility addition on the mobile home. So I simply went under the the trailer from the bedroom to the utility room and put a D-Link router in there.
I also set up home networking so every thing sees everything. It's all password protected and between the 3 sources we can pretty much hit wireless anywhere on the property except for down in the barn and I have no use for it in the barn.
Betty Lou even has access in her She Shed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 07, 2023, 10:25:38 AM
I'm actually on it right now on the laptop from my recliner and I have all bars solid. Betty Lou is on the main pod and is one bar short of all bars on her tablet. However, the TV is also streaming from that pod.
Again, it's airgun related because I now have internet access in the Red Shed for everything airgun.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 07, 2023, 10:34:17 AM
Quote from: avator on January 07, 2023, 10:25:38 AM
I'm actually on it right now on the laptop from my recliner and I have all bars solid. Betty Lou is on the main pod and is one bar short of all bars on her tablet. However, the TV is also streaming from that pod.
Again, it's airgun related because I now have internet access in the Red Shed for everything airgun.  ;)

 Good information, I am considering a permanent video setup with basement and outdoor range cameras, that can be set up with minimum hassle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 07, 2023, 10:42:58 AM
I have 2 separate security camera systems here. One with 8 cameras inside and out at the bar/mancave and a 4 camera system in the house. I also have a stand alone ip camera for the Red Shed. That one can be remote controlled for position 360* and has 2way voice. The others are static position.
All of them can be set individually to send an alert if motion is detected with day/night vision. So I can set up zones. This is most effective if we are away for extended periods.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 07, 2023, 11:09:58 AM
Sounds like "Fort Killer" mode. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 07, 2023, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 07, 2023, 10:34:17 AM
Quote from: avator on January 07, 2023, 10:25:38 AM
I'm actually on it right now on the laptop from my recliner and I have all bars solid. Betty Lou is on the main pod and is one bar short of all bars on her tablet. However, the TV is also streaming from that pod.
Again, it's airgun related because I now have internet access in the Red Shed for everything airgun.  ;)

 Good information, I am considering a permanent video setup with basement and outdoor range cameras, that can be set up with minimum hassle.
I just recently acquired a personal shed-mancave-studio.  The memsahib is the only one who is tech savy around here.  There's some kind of WiFi whatzit in the house and she put some kind of doomiflotchie in the tractor shed so's I'm supposed to have internet out in the studio.

Some days the magic works and some days it don't.

No security cameras here.  Nothing to steal.  My crazy brother is always here and he scares off most people.  The dogs run loose and even the law don't come back here.  They ain't forgot what happened last time. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 07, 2023, 12:01:44 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 07, 2023, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 07, 2023, 10:34:17 AM
Quote from: avator on January 07, 2023, 10:25:38 AM
I'm actually on it right now on the laptop from my recliner and I have all bars solid. Betty Lou is on the main pod and is one bar short of all bars on her tablet. However, the TV is also streaming from that pod.
Again, it's airgun related because I now have internet access in the Red Shed for everything airgun.  ;)

 Good information, I am considering a permanent video setup with basement and outdoor range cameras, that can be set up with minimum hassle.
I just recently acquired a personal shed-mancave-studio.  The memsahib is the only one who is tech savy around here.  There's some kind of WiFi whatzit in the house and she put some kind of doomiflotchie in the tractor shed so's I'm supposed to have internet out in the studio.

Some days the magic works and some days it don't.

No security cameras here.  Nothing to steal.  My crazy brother is always here and he scares off most people.  The dogs run loose and even the law don't come back here.  They ain't forgot what happened last time. ;D
LOL.... it helps to have banjos blaring on the loud speakers...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 07, 2023, 12:12:35 PM
Quote from: avator on January 07, 2023, 12:01:44 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 07, 2023, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 07, 2023, 10:34:17 AM
Quote from: avator on January 07, 2023, 10:25:38 AM
I'm actually on it right now on the laptop from my recliner and I have all bars solid. Betty Lou is on the main pod and is one bar short of all bars on her tablet. However, the TV is also streaming from that pod.
Again, it's airgun related because I now have internet access in the Red Shed for everything airgun.  ;)

 Good information, I am considering a permanent video setup with basement and outdoor range cameras, that can be set up with minimum hassle.
I just recently acquired a personal shed-mancave-studio.  The memsahib is the only one who is tech savy around here.  There's some kind of WiFi whatzit in the house and she put some kind of doomiflotchie in the tractor shed so's I'm supposed to have internet out in the studio.

Some days the magic works and some days it don't.

No security cameras here.  Nothing to steal.  My crazy brother is always here and he scares off most people.  The dogs run loose and even the law don't come back here.  They ain't forgot what happened last time. ;D
LOL.... it helps to have banjos blaring on the loud speakers...  ;)


Maybe you should also put a few shrunken heads on sticks in your yard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 07, 2023, 12:48:05 PM
The Mobile I live in has wood siding and no doubt is why my Wi-Fi reach the Church building, if we had metal siding it sure wouldn't. One of my grandsons stayed in our camping trailer for a while and the Wi-Fi did work but he ran a Cat5 or 6? cable because he was gaming at the time. His Cat cable had a stainless steel braid on the outside of it, I no idea where he got it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 07, 2023, 01:04:41 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on January 07, 2023, 12:12:35 PM
Quote from: avator on January 07, 2023, 12:01:44 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 07, 2023, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 07, 2023, 10:34:17 AM
Quote from: avator on January 07, 2023, 10:25:38 AM
I'm actually on it right now on the laptop from my recliner and I have all bars solid. Betty Lou is on the main pod and is one bar short of all bars on her tablet. However, the TV is also streaming from that pod.
Again, it's airgun related because I now have internet access in the Red Shed for everything airgun.  ;)

 Good information, I am considering a permanent video setup with basement and outdoor range cameras, that can be set up with minimum hassle.
I just recently acquired a personal shed-mancave-studio.  The memsahib is the only one who is tech savy around here.  There's some kind of WiFi whatzit in the house and she put some kind of doomiflotchie in the tractor shed so's I'm supposed to have internet out in the studio.

Some days the magic works and some days it don't.

No security cameras here.  Nothing to steal.  My crazy brother is always here and he scares off most people.  The dogs run loose and even the law don't come back here.  They ain't forgot what happened last time. ;D
LOL.... it helps to have banjos blaring on the loud speakers...  ;)


Maybe you should also put a few shrunken heads on sticks in your yard.
I wanted to put a sign up at the road that said "Warning Free Fire Zone.  Road is mined" but the memsahib vetoed that. >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 07, 2023, 01:47:12 PM
I have a sign that reads..
Warning.. due to rising cost of ammo warning shots will no longer be fired.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 07, 2023, 01:56:22 PM
Occasionally the town and the weather will work together to keep strangers off my road.   The road is fine here but if you go down there in the wrong vehicle or don't know how to drive in the mud you'll be calling AAA to tow you out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on January 07, 2023, 05:27:55 PM
It was above freezing today, so I was able to get a little work done on my new gun cabinet. Just got the upper racks in for now. Gotta figure our how I'm gonna get the lower racks for the butt plates later. So far, it'll hold 8 air guns on one side. I'm stilll thinking on what I'll do with the other side. Maybe make a few drawers for ammo and tools. Righ now, all that stuff is in the red toolbox in the bottom.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 14, 2023, 03:22:11 PM
 Brought 3 to consignment at the local gunshop.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 14, 2023, 05:03:34 PM
Re-introduced an old friend to airguns... we grew up together.
I think I re-kindled an old flame.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on January 14, 2023, 06:14:28 PM
This week I've been working on my Stormrider to stop it from leaking. This weekend marks a success with no slow leaks and holding pressure perfectly. I've been tinkering with my SPA guns for the last year and they have been very enjoyable. The Stormrider is now wearing a vent-less tube and when I get a new chronograph I'll be figuring out what plenum size gives me max power without sacrificing so many shots. To be fair, it only leaked because I was trying to make parts made for a Disco to work in the Stormrider tube. I need to shoot it again soon to see if the CF tubing is keeping the POI from shifting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 14, 2023, 11:22:45 PM
 Took my QB 78 .177 out of the stock, getting ready for tomorrows Safe Pack installation. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on January 15, 2023, 06:30:08 AM
Finally got my DAR Gen 2 .22 to my new forty yard range on the East side of my house. Shooting off a folding card table while sitting on an overturned bucket easily shooting MOA, last five shots touched.  I had been shooting prone with the Origin at the new range but gravity intensifies with age.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on January 15, 2023, 11:39:17 AM
Refilled 3 SCBA tanks
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 15, 2023, 12:21:47 PM
 Working on cleaning up a scope to try. 
Power ring and AO are tight, but coming along.
Lenses very dusty from years of neglect. Turning out very clear.
            It's a Beeman Blue Ribbon 4-12x40 68R.
   It has a crush to the tube in front of the eye piece, where it had been snugged too tight in the scope rings.
  It is duplex.  Crossing my fingers. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TennX on January 15, 2023, 12:30:21 PM
 Another thread reminded me of my plinkster …dug it out….still shoots well and repair is holding……good luck
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 15, 2023, 12:32:58 PM
Finishing up the Mods to the FX chrony.
It's now got a female USB port that will connect to an external Power Bank that will power it for 100+ hours!
Also testing the Serial Port on the main board to see if it feeds information out.

I do have an Open Source project that connects by Blue Tooth to read the Chrony also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 15, 2023, 12:37:54 PM
I was wondering how progress was going on that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 15, 2023, 09:24:46 PM
For some reason I have been interested in those cool old school bullseye pistol shooting boxes lately,  I have no desire to do that kind of shooting ever but I just had the urge to make one for my recently acquired S&W 79g.


It's not done yet and I need to get another piece of plywood to make the door, but I think it's going to be pretty cool when I'm done.
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvSmpVPK/20230115-171149.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YjRchdyk)

The drawer doesn't match, because it came from one of those desktop stationery organizers which I got for a couple dollars at Goodwill a few months back, but it fit the bill perfectly.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BbD4Qc0Q/20230115-171410.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kRnkTSGk)


Practically speaking I don't have a need for something like this,  it's more just for fun and cool factor.
I suppose it will display well too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on January 16, 2023, 06:31:45 AM
As I saw that on the Web, I tried to make a reactive paper target of my own. Tedious and not satisfying as shots show like shapeless craters or... nothing. I probably used the wrong paint.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 16, 2023, 09:02:10 AM
 Took a perfectly good QB 78 apart and tossed the parts in a box for near future evaluation.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 16, 2023, 09:04:53 AM
Quote from: Ultramarine on January 16, 2023, 06:31:45 AM
As I saw that on the Web, I tried to make a reactive paper target of my own. Tedious and not satisfying as shots show like shapeless craters or... nothing. I probably used the wrong paint.

 I have seen some DIY shoot n see targets where they used a layer of thin clear adessive plastic film to keep the paint from chunking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 16, 2023, 09:12:47 AM
I used to get large rolls of stretch wrap from work for wrapping pallets of goods. It worked great for DIY reactive targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on January 16, 2023, 09:40:20 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 16, 2023, 09:04:53 AM
I have seen some DIY shoot n see targets where they used a layer of thin clear adessive plastic film to keep the paint from chunking.

That's quite what I used, but instead of spray paint I tried acrylic (artist style I stole to my wife'reserve) and it took looong to dry on plastic)
Quote from: avator on January 16, 2023, 09:12:47 AM

I used to get large rolls of stretch wrap from work for wrapping pallets of goods. It worked great for DIY reactive targets.

If I can find some, I'll try, thanks for the advice.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 16, 2023, 09:55:46 AM
Quote from: Ultramarine on January 16, 2023, 09:40:20 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 16, 2023, 09:04:53 AM
I have seen some DIY shoot n see targets where they used a layer of thin clear adessive plastic film to keep the paint from chunking.

That's quite what I used, but instead of spray paint I tried acrylic (artist style I stole to my wife'reserve) and it took looong to dry on plastic)
Quote from: avator on January 16, 2023, 09:12:47 AM

I used to get large rolls of stretch wrap from work for wrapping pallets of goods. It worked great for DIY reactive targets.

If I can find some, I'll try, thanks for the advice.
Cut squares of cardboard to stack.. maybe 2 or 3 for thickness and paint the top one with a light color. Wrap with a single layer of stretch wrap and shrink with a hair dryer to tighten it. Then paint the stretch wrap with a dark color. When struck with a pellet the hole in the stretch wrap will open a bit bigger revealing the lighter color on the cardboard. Once shot up. the stretch wrap can just be replaced until the cardboard is rendered useless.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on January 16, 2023, 10:29:14 AM
This looks even better for me, thanks : instead of using  colored drawing paper, painting cardboard in a light color, sticking the transparent adhesive paper on top and then paint it in a dark color. I still have some cardboard from Christmas gifts and I have white and black spray cans. Just gotta go...
I'll post pics... but not today as it's too windy and cold. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 16, 2023, 11:57:16 AM
One thing I did find out....
If you make these inside where it's warm and then take them outside in colder temps, the shrink wrap loosens up. I was surprised at how much. The wrap needs to be tight in all directions to work right.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 16, 2023, 03:54:17 PM
 Today I puttered with the Crosman 1377 RC.  Swapped in another trigger with a trigger shoe.

Also put a Red dot on it. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: OCAIRGUNS on January 16, 2023, 06:58:58 PM
Quote from: AG72 on September 20, 2018, 08:38:37 AM
Well i thought a tread about what we did that doesn't necesery need to involve shooting or buying stuff was needed, but feel free to post what you want.
I did some inventory check to see what pellets i have and what i need, i have pellets everywere, in my bags, in boxes, in a cabinet and just laying around... So i pulled everything out and started to sort them by brand and weight/size, i don't need to buy any Jsb this year, 33.95gr, 25gr, 18gr, 10.34 gr, 8.44gr and 7.33gr  will last some time, hopefuly my Diana 350 will like the 10.34...
And i need to shoot my 25 cals more...
So what did you do today?

Shot my vintage Daisy pistols!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 17, 2023, 02:08:27 PM
For now I just used the piece of plywood I had and grafted on a filler piece of scrap.
It doesn't look great, it could be worse.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xjp1Y9HD/20230117-094452.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dDdYjP44)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SRRQ8vBv/20230117-094516.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QKLrZ0xQ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/90kmBBVF/20230117-094538.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PvmnXYPB)

I don't know what size the tins are of the H&N, RWS, and JSB pellets I ordered,  but 2 500 count Crosman tons fit in one compartment of the drawer.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on January 17, 2023, 03:44:11 PM
I can dig it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 17, 2023, 03:58:03 PM
A while back I upgraded Betty Lou's .22 Maximus with a GMAC Repeater breech kit and a Fortitude shroud and baffles.
The only issue is that the breech sets the barrel higher and the Fortitude barrel band, when used, squeezes the shroud and barrel together. I do not like free floating, unsupported barrels because... well, because stuff happens.
Today I cut the top half of the shroud loop off of the Fortitude barrel band. I put an oring on to fill the gap. It's not the support I am looking for but it does help until I can get one made. I actually put it on upside down so the band tightens to the shroud and cradles the air tube in the "U". The barrel cannot move side to side or squeeze to the air tube. It can be pulled upwards to make the gap bigger but that's not what normally would happen if dropped or bumped.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 18, 2023, 04:55:53 PM
I modified this into a clamp to really hold the pistol securely.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7YnvD3tp/20230118-122601.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ykxpyZHP)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on January 18, 2023, 06:55:21 PM
Are you sure you are not a Machinist or a Millwright ? I like the way you think.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 18, 2023, 07:03:37 PM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on January 18, 2023, 06:55:21 PM
Are you sure you are not a Machinist or a Millwright ? I like the way you think.
I don't have the math skill to be either.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 19, 2023, 10:18:12 AM
Sometimes ya just gotta think out of the box....
The gauge on my Vevor compressor started becoming unreliable. I knew I had one in with the new hand pump I bought as a back up. That gauge has never even been out of little white box it came in. So, I swapped them out. On the first fill I noticed the needle shaking violently. Upon closer inspection I could see there was no glycerin in the gauge.... bone dry. And no signs of it having leaked out. The rubber plug was in place securely.
Ok, so how in the World am I going to transfer the glycerin from the old gauge to the new... I don't stock glycerin in my shop and wanted to use my Vevor compressor. The glycerin is just too thick to pour out.
AHA moment...
I knew I had an injection syringe left over from a turkey basting kit that I sometime use to oil guns with. I snapped off the end of the needle above the top hole on the side. Eased it into the fill hole on the defective gauge and gently drew the glycerin out. I held the gauge on an angle to get every drop. Then I slowly injected it into the fill hole on the new gauge. I had to go slow to avoid making bubbles.
SUCCESS !! The new gauge works perfectly with no needle shake at all.
I connected the Vevor and filled the Gamo Urban and compared the gauges. I trust the Urban gauge to be accurate from experience. The 2 gauges were right on the money and matched exactly.
Back in the berries...  ;)        Now git out there and play with your BB guns !   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 19, 2023, 10:53:00 AM
 LOL I recently reclaimed some glycerin from a big sprayer gage that had failed, just for such emergencies.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 19, 2023, 01:13:29 PM
Yep, never thought about salvaging that stuff but, I will from now on. It's not expensive to purchase online but I would like to avoid all the BS that comes with online shopping and delivery when I can. I stopped at a local heavy equipment repair shop just down the road and they didn't have any.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 19, 2023, 02:43:54 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2023, 01:13:29 PM
Yep, never thought about salvaging that stuff but, I will from now on. It's not expensive to purchase online but I would like to avoid all the BS that comes with online shopping and delivery when I can. I stopped at a local heavy equipment repair shop just down the road and they didn't have any.
Actually your local Walgreens would carry glycerin.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 19, 2023, 02:57:30 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 19, 2023, 02:43:54 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2023, 01:13:29 PM
Yep, never thought about salvaging that stuff but, I will from now on. It's not expensive to purchase online but I would like to avoid all the BS that comes with online shopping and delivery when I can. I stopped at a local heavy equipment repair shop just down the road and they didn't have any.
Actually your local Walgreens would carry glycerin.
Didn't think of that either.... thanks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 19, 2023, 03:10:49 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 19, 2023, 02:43:54 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2023, 01:13:29 PM
Yep, never thought about salvaging that stuff but, I will from now on. It's not expensive to purchase online but I would like to avoid all the BS that comes with online shopping and delivery when I can. I stopped at a local heavy equipment repair shop just down the road and they didn't have any.
Actually your local Walgreens would carry glycerin.

Yep, I bought it at a pharmacy store before.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 20, 2023, 04:03:55 PM
I added a few more mods to the Shockwave/Ruger AHEII Frankengun.  Some Weaver see-through rings I had in a box of junk.  A 4X32 Winchester scope.  Sling swivels, more (!) Picatinny rails, sling, a cheap tactical light, and a moderator.  This short barreled gun really needed a moderator.  It’s much quieter now.  The PVC can weighs very little and it doesn’t feel like it affects the handling.  The gun still feels short and light.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on January 20, 2023, 05:29:33 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2023, 02:57:30 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 19, 2023, 02:43:54 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2023, 01:13:29 PM
Yep, never thought about salvaging that stuff but, I will from now on. It's not expensive to purchase online but I would like to avoid all the BS that comes with online shopping and delivery when I can. I stopped at a local heavy equipment repair shop just down the road and they didn't have any.
Actually your local Walgreens would carry glycerin.
Didn't think of that either.... thanks.

also you could have used silicone
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 21, 2023, 08:14:06 AM
You can also buy the ingredients to black powder at a drug store too, I may be wrong but my brother and I both use to make our own black powder years ago ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 21, 2023, 08:24:38 AM
 Just looked over my vent hood for install over my casting gear, plan to get that setup today so next time I get the time/ urge to cast it is ready to roll.
 Wayne there is a cook book for such store bought baked goods ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 09:53:08 AM
You can buy "Salt Peter" at the Drug store?
Sulfur and charcoal are easy to find....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 03:33:41 PM
I cast another 5 lbs of .457 slugs.
Later I will be shooting them. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 21, 2023, 03:40:45 PM
Did the wrinkles come out on this run?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 21, 2023, 05:53:38 PM
Came up with a rifle rack solution, Thanks Pyramyd Air  ;) ;D 8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8771)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on January 21, 2023, 06:20:31 PM
And no 'Screw Holes' in the wall either.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on January 21, 2023, 06:26:59 PM
That's a great idea. I will do that to mine. Thanks
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 21, 2023, 03:40:45 PM
Did the wrinkles come out on this run?
Nope..about 25% fall out..I thought the mold and ladle was HOT so it is just a learning curve..... back into the pot they went.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on January 21, 2023, 06:54:59 PM
Adjusted zero on the Stormrider to shoot 22 cal GTO's and then did some plinking with CPHP using some holdover. After I got the hold figured out I was able to hit my faux squirrel target (toilet paper rolls) in the kill zone on the first try off hand at 80 feet with CPHP. That's about as far out as I can see the kill zone on a red squirrel, so that's good enough for me. Today I also learned that my sling was causing some change in POI since it rubs the CF sleeve. This was not the case before I added the shroud. The sling was a universal type from Amazon with self tightening loop that I put around the air tube. At points the loop is thicker than others and pushes the shroud up, which is definitely a problem. I suppose I'll have to become brave and put holes in my synthetic stock for mounting sling studs. I've been avoiding this, but it is the reason I bought a synthetic stock in addition to the hardwood stock.

I've also been reading a lot about 177 slugs lately and I'm thinking about figuring out how to affordably put regulated bottle on my Bandito and mounting the 177 breech and barrel to shoot slugs. Ed's success with the 10.3 JSB's has me very interested in 177 for small holes in squirrels. There's too much wind here on the coast for using 177 pellets for hunting, so I had moved away from the caliber for my PCP's. Slugs should do better in the wind than 22 pellets and make smaller holes as well! Using my 25 cal Eagle Claw with slugs makes unacceptably big holes in hides and has ruined a few squirrels, BUT I love how the slugs shoot. The Bandito should be capable of 22 +/- FPE with a regulated bottle combined with my 177 Chaser rifle barrel, enough to move 10.3 JSB's at 950+ FPS.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 21, 2023, 06:55:36 PM
Lmbo James!!! Very ingenuitive. I learned how to post pics on agn and hopefully here too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on January 21, 2023, 06:56:42 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 21, 2023, 03:40:45 PM
Did the wrinkles come out on this run?
Nope..about 30% fall out... back into the pot they went

That's not bad for a new caster and new mold!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 08:03:27 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on January 21, 2023, 06:56:42 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 21, 2023, 03:40:45 PM
Did the wrinkles come out on this run?
Nope..about 30% fall out... back into the pot they went

That's not bad for a new caster and new mold!
Thanks!
I think the NOE mold in smaller weight will help. Once I get it.

Today's results...minus the culls.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 22, 2023, 02:19:04 AM
The only airgun related thing I did today was consolidate my targets to their proper places in boxes, bins and shelves.  I was straightening up the shop and a few of those things were scattered around.  Now I know I still have everything and it's in its place for the next time I want to set it up. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on January 22, 2023, 07:55:04 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 08:03:27 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on January 21, 2023, 06:56:42 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 21, 2023, 03:40:45 PM
Did the wrinkles come out on this run?
Nope..about 30% fall out... back into the pot they went

That's not bad for a new caster and new mold!
Thanks!
I think the NOE mold in smaller weight will help. Once I get it.

Today's results...minus the culls.

Theres not much that is more satisfying than shooting your own cast slugs and having equal accuracy to commercially produced ammo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 22, 2023, 08:13:42 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on January 22, 2023, 07:55:04 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 08:03:27 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on January 21, 2023, 06:56:42 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 21, 2023, 03:40:45 PM
Did the wrinkles come out on this run?
Nope..about 30% fall out... back into the pot they went

That's not bad for a new caster and new mold!
Thanks!
I think the NOE mold in smaller weight will help. Once I get it.

Today's results...minus the culls.

Theres not much that is more satisfying than shooting your own cast slugs and having equal accuracy to commercially produced ammo.

TRUE!
My slugs have less wrinkles that the Air Venturi Seneca 250g I bought... so I feel pretty good. ;)
 But MAN do they drop out past 75 yards or more.... Not surprising being almost 100g heavier.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 22, 2023, 09:42:58 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 22, 2023, 08:13:42 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on January 22, 2023, 07:55:04 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 08:03:27 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on January 21, 2023, 06:56:42 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 21, 2023, 03:40:45 PM
Did the wrinkles come out on this run?
Nope..about 30% fall out... back into the pot they went

That's not bad for a new caster and new mold!
Thanks!
I think the NOE mold in smaller weight will help. Once I get it.

Today's results...minus the culls.

Theres not much that is more satisfying than shooting your own cast slugs and having equal accuracy to commercially produced ammo.

TRUE!
My slugs have less wrinkles that the Air Venturi Seneca 250g I bought... so I feel pretty good. ;)
 But MAN do they drop out past 75 yards or more.... Not surprising being almost 100g heavier.

 Scott plot your trajectory out on Chair Gun, you will see them almost going straight down at 150 yards ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on January 22, 2023, 10:07:30 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 22, 2023, 08:13:42 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on January 22, 2023, 07:55:04 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 08:03:27 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on January 21, 2023, 06:56:42 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2023, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 21, 2023, 03:40:45 PM
Did the wrinkles come out on this run?
Nope..about 30% fall out... back into the pot they went

That's not bad for a new caster and new mold!
Thanks!
I think the NOE mold in smaller weight will help. Once I get it.

Today's results...minus the culls.

Theres not much that is more satisfying than shooting your own cast slugs and having equal accuracy to commercially produced ammo.

TRUE!
My slugs have less wrinkles that the Air Venturi Seneca 250g I bought... so I feel pretty good. ;)
 But MAN do they drop out past 75 yards or more.... Not surprising being almost 100g heavier.

I think those NOE 244 grain FN BBT slugs will rip at 1050 FPS and give you a much flatter trajectory than either the Seneca or your 340 grain cast slugs. My Challenger sends the 222 grain HP BBTs at 950 FPS, but I haven't shot it past my 50 yard zero. It's a really fun gun to shoot and doesn't really care about the wind so far. I bet the Texan is even more fun with another 100+ FPE on tap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 22, 2023, 10:20:45 AM
Scott, if you can do better than Seneca you are well on your way, MR. HP even has a little wrinkle here and there in a batch i'm sure.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 22, 2023, 01:48:57 PM
I did a numbers shoot with my Crosman 150 this morning.  It's one of my better ones.

https://vimeo.com/791639956
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on January 22, 2023, 02:16:25 PM
Quote from: Wayne52 on January 21, 2023, 08:14:06 AM
You can also buy the ingredients to black powder at a drug store too, I may be wrong but my brother and I both use to make our own black powder years ago ???

Not any more but you CAN buy them at Home Depot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 22, 2023, 07:58:16 PM
 Tinkered in the basement until this came out, then shot it some , still more in the tube, so will be taking out a few more targets of opportunity as the night progresses  ;D 8) 8) 8) ;D
 More on the stock and story here ~>  https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=205477.msg156408108#msg156408108 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=205477.msg156408108#msg156408108)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8772)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 22, 2023, 08:27:17 PM
I did a numbers shoot with my Crosman 150 this morning and just did a 5 shot group on the same target.

https://vimeo.com/791639956
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on January 22, 2023, 08:48:33 PM
Walked the woods at dusk hoping to spot a snowshoe hare, but I didn't have any luck. It wouldn't have mattered, because my zero was way off after I came back to discharge the loaded pellet. I'm not sure what happened because the gun has been sitting on a rack since the last time I shot it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on January 22, 2023, 09:46:33 PM
I recently built a Gen I .22 Marauder from parts in the garage.
I did order a new valve and then adjusted everything (VS, HT, HS)to the published factory settings.
I have no idea of the speed because my chronographs are acting up but it feels like around 850ish with 14.3 gr CPH.
This morning I just wanted to shoot something.
So I shot 40 shots sitting on a bucket holding he rifle as I would offhand.
At 20 I had about a 2-3” group as I still wobble a bit at 77.
I started with 3000psi and after 40 shots I still had 2200 or so, I put the target at 10 yards and still shooting seated with the rifle not rested, I shot shot # 41-50..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 23, 2023, 05:51:35 AM
Finally… finished up the ground work for my 0-100 meter range. I should’ve taken a “before” picture, it was a mess. But, I haven’t really been serious about using this until now, I’m pretty pumped. Those frames will hold 24”x36” plywood or any size gong I feel like, on chains…  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 23, 2023, 08:59:47 AM
I haven't used the Chrono in some time. It's still in the mancave. Think I'll bring it to the Red Shed today. I've set up my main shooting range there. It might even inspire me to check some of my guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 09:03:15 AM
Quote from: avator on January 23, 2023, 08:59:47 AM
I haven't used the Chrono in some time. It's still in the mancave. Think I'll bring it to the Red Shed today. I've set up my main shooting range there. It might even inspire me to check some of my guns.

 I hear you on the Crony thing, thought about running some of my fun guns over it, then figured been awhile lets just have fun :)
 Crony gets old when developing a hunting or long range system.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 23, 2023, 09:12:23 AM
I recently put internet access in the Red Shed so I can run the chrono through the tablet and access the GTA from there. I can easily add the data to the files I have on the tablet and in the cloud so I can access them from the desktop and laptop PCs. It breaks up the boredom of just shooting over the chrono.
I have the Vevor compressor set up in the Red Shed and a good assortment of pellets and targets on a shelf in there.
I put a metal insulated gun cabinet in to store some airguns and keep them protected from any moisture.
I'm one refrigerator away from never having to leave the Red Shed....  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 09:18:33 AM
 @ Bill or drink warm beer like Scott :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 23, 2023, 10:08:21 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 09:18:33 AM
@ Bill or drink warm beer like Scott :)
No thanks... that's one thing I never could do. I like it ice cold. If it even starts to get warm I dump it and get a freshy. I have the bar fridge set right at the edge of freezing. In the summer when it gets hot out we use the YETI can coolers. We also drink the minis in the summer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 10:21:50 AM
Quote from: avator on January 23, 2023, 10:08:21 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 09:18:33 AM
@ Bill or drink warm beer like Scott :)
No thanks... that's one thing I never could do. I like it ice cold. If it even starts to get warm I dump it and get a freshy. I have the bar fridge set right at the edge of freezing. In the summer when it gets hot out we use the YETI can coolers. We also drink the minis in the summer.
I am all about insulating my beverage year round, keeps em worm or cold, and prevents freezing, though frozen beer is more alcohol less filling :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 23, 2023, 02:25:27 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 09:18:33 AM
@ Bill or drink warm beer like Scott :)

 ;D
This time of year I have to bring the beer in the house... too cold in the garage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 23, 2023, 03:45:42 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 19, 2023, 02:43:54 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2023, 01:13:29 PM
Yep, never thought about salvaging that stuff but, I will from now on. It's not expensive to purchase online but I would like to avoid all the BS that comes with online shopping and delivery when I can. I stopped at a local heavy equipment repair shop just down the road and they didn't have any.
Actually your local Walgreens would carry glycerin.
BTW.... thanks for the heads up....
Stopped by the local drug store and sure enough, they had pure glycerin. I got a 6 oz. bottle for $9 and change. That should last a lifetime.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 06:08:25 PM
 Stole the 1/2 20 LDC off one of my 362s and put it on the Nemesis, quiet and still accurate, ragged holes @ 10 yds off hand  8) ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8775)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: desmobob on January 23, 2023, 06:26:11 PM
I took about four shots out the back door to adjust/confirm scope sight-in I did on the HW35E indoors at <10 yards.

I would have done more shooting but was tuckered out from clearing 10" of fresh, heavy, wet snow from the driveway with my old John Deere lawn tractor with snowblower mounted.  I tried getting a little too close to some stuff and wedged a heavy piece of molded plastic in the rotor.  Tried everything to get it out and actually ended up burning it out with a propane torch!  Toughest plastic imaginable; I even had trouble getting it to melt or burn.  Another storm in the forecast for Wednesday.
 
I hope to get some shooting in tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 23, 2023, 07:40:28 PM
I threw this thing togeather yesterday out of some junk I had laying around and it's been great so far, I used it a bunch yesterday with the S&W 79g and a bit more today with some of my pumpers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/1RC8gJqP/20230123-153055.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdnyW0gF)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJT7SV8L/20230123-153112.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdM911rZ)

It keeps the silouhettes from flying all over the place, and the angled back panel eliminates ricochets.
I don't think the steel plate I used is thick enough to hold up on it's own, but with the board it's screwed to it hasn't dented yet like I suspect it would otherwise.
I may take a few shots at the upper unsupported area to see if it would dent.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 07:48:46 PM
 David that is the best chicken coop ever :) I might get me some silhouettes  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TennX on January 23, 2023, 08:17:00 PM
      Fixed the sentry….lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 08:19:39 PM
Quote from: TennX on January 23, 2023, 08:17:00 PM
      Fixed the sentry….lol

 Wow and it worked ???  Proud of you Phil :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 23, 2023, 08:33:23 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 23, 2023, 07:48:46 PM
David that is the best chicken coop ever :) I might get me some silhouettes  8)
Thanks, but I'm actually missing all my little chickens right now so I suppose it's more of a zoo  ;D
I believe I do have 1 or 2 left somewhere,  but I know awhile back I opened 2 packs up just for the chickens and lost them both on the 1st shot which really stunk.
Others I've just kind of lost track of over time.

I know they've got a hole for teathering down and I eventually started doing that with the chickens, but in some ways that's just not convenient.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 24, 2023, 09:35:41 AM
I still have the break barrel urge. It probably don't help that I have 4 of them hanging on a wall rack right across from my recliner..  :o
I've shot all but one of them during the past week... all gas rammers.
The 4th one is one of my long time favorites... It's an older Crosman Blaze XT .117 in wood. I picked this gun up from another GTA member several years ago for a whopping $35. The previous owner added the RC roller bearing trigger mod. In fact, I felt guilty when I opened the original box and shot it the first time. The trigger is flyweight light. Matter of fact, I would not and do not hand this gun to ANYONE without warning them first. It passes the bump test but I wouldn't trust dropping it loaded.
However, power and accuracy is mind boggling. I would, and have, challenge any gas rammer out there in a side by side. It LOVES the Crosman 10.5 Premere Ultra Mags and I have bulk boxes of them as well as several tins.
It's a 35 - 45yd. paintball assassin all day long.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 24, 2023, 10:20:20 AM
I decided to brave the 40* morning temps and slink off to the Red Shed with the Blaze XT. Despite not being shot in well over a year, this gun never fails to satisfy me. The very first shot and the 5 following shots splatted paintballs I had on the back stop out at 35yds.... and those were the Crosman hollow points from Walmart. Those paintballs had been out there for a few days and they were quite cold and delivered a very satisfying CRACK when the pellet hit them.
This must be an early model XT because it has the same front sight on it as the Vantage... not the shrouded barrel that you see when doing a google search on the gun just a simple front sight such as the 1377 and other lego guns. Although it and the rear sight are both fiber optic. It clearly says Crosman Blaze XT on the gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 24, 2023, 02:23:40 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 23, 2023, 07:40:28 PM
I threw this thing togeather yesterday out of some junk I had laying around and it's been great so far, I used it a bunch yesterday with the S&W 79g and a bit more today with some of my pumpers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/1RC8gJqP/20230123-153055.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdnyW0gF)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJT7SV8L/20230123-153112.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdM911rZ)

It keeps the silouhettes from flying all over the place, and the angled back panel eliminates ricochets.
I don't think the steel plate I used is thick enough to hold up on it's own, but with the board it's screwed to it hasn't dented yet like I suspect it would otherwise.
I may take a few shots at the upper unsupported area to see if it would dent.

David,
From looking at your picture you could go a step further for targets.
  We used to have an outdoor table like this. It was a bit rusty, but worked for what I dreamed up.
 Get some S hooks and hang some cans from beneath that table. 
I tried pop cans at first, but then made holes on the rim of soup cans and hung them. Blast away for hours!   ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on January 24, 2023, 02:27:17 PM
Quote from: avator on January 23, 2023, 03:45:42 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 19, 2023, 02:43:54 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2023, 01:13:29 PM
Yep, never thought about salvaging that stuff but, I will from now on. It's not expensive to purchase online but I would like to avoid all the BS that comes with online shopping and delivery when I can. I stopped at a local heavy equipment repair shop just down the road and they didn't have any.
Actually your local Walgreens would carry glycerin.
BTW.... thanks for the heads up....
Stopped by the local drug store and sure enough, they had pure glycerin. I got a 6 oz. bottle for $9 and change. That should last a lifetime.

Should'a got a bottle of potassium permanganate too, party tricks!  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 24, 2023, 02:30:27 PM
Yesterday I picked up a bottle of glycerin from the local drug store. This morning I refilled the gauge on the Vevor compressor until there is no air bubble in it.... at all.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on January 24, 2023, 04:56:52 PM
Filled all the PCPs and then emptied 74cu ft Tank.
Re-Hydro tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on January 24, 2023, 10:22:16 PM
I shot two ground squirrels with my Benjamin Woods Walker.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 25, 2023, 12:50:17 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on January 24, 2023, 02:23:40 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 23, 2023, 07:40:28 PM
I threw this thing togeather yesterday out of some junk I had laying around and it's been great so far, I used it a bunch yesterday with the S&W 79g and a bit more today with some of my pumpers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/1RC8gJqP/20230123-153055.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdnyW0gF)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJT7SV8L/20230123-153112.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdM911rZ)

It keeps the silouhettes from flying all over the place, and the angled back panel eliminates ricochets.
I don't think the steel plate I used is thick enough to hold up on it's own, but with the board it's screwed to it hasn't dented yet like I suspect it would otherwise.
I may take a few shots at the upper unsupported area to see if it would dent.

David,
From looking at your picture you could go a step further for targets.
  We used to have an outdoor table like this. It was a bit rusty, but worked for what I dreamed up.
 Get some S hooks and hang some cans from beneath that table. 
I tried pop cans at first, but then made holes on the rim of soup cans and hung them. Blast away for hours!   ;D ;D
I just set it on that table to take the picture,  I still use the table as a table.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 25, 2023, 07:39:25 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 25, 2023, 12:50:17 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on January 24, 2023, 02:23:40 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 23, 2023, 07:40:28 PM
I threw this thing togeather yesterday out of some junk I had laying around and it's been great so far, I used it a bunch yesterday with the S&W 79g and a bit more today with some of my pumpers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/1RC8gJqP/20230123-153055.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdnyW0gF)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJT7SV8L/20230123-153112.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdM911rZ)

It keeps the silouhettes from flying all over the place, and the angled back panel eliminates ricochets.
I don't think the steel plate I used is thick enough to hold up on it's own, but with the board it's screwed to it hasn't dented yet like I suspect it would otherwise.
I may take a few shots at the upper unsupported area to see if it would dent.

David,
From looking at your picture you could go a step further for targets.
  We used to have an outdoor table like this. It was a bit rusty, but worked for what I dreamed up.
 Get some S hooks and hang some cans from beneath that table. 
I tried pop cans at first, but then made holes on the rim of soup cans and hung them. Blast away for hours!   ;D ;D
I just set it on that table to take the picture,  I still use the table as a table.


Yes, I did as well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on January 25, 2023, 09:16:17 AM
I finally made it (DIY reactive paper target). I'm not sure it's cheaper than the "shoot 'n see" stuff you can buy, let alone the time I spent, but it works.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on January 25, 2023, 09:22:44 AM
Made a key to adjust the parallax on my vintage 4x15 Cosman scope. This will find a home on my recently resealed 110. Since most of my shooting is 10-15 yards, I want to see clearly what I m aiming at.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 28, 2023, 08:02:06 PM
 Changed the Crosman 362 back into a .177. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on January 28, 2023, 08:06:06 PM
I cast up a bunch of wad cutters this morning.

(https://i.imgur.com/yNEfFlk.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on January 28, 2023, 11:38:28 PM
Fired up the ol' 3D printer to make some upgrades for said printer. How is that airgun related? Because I need those upgrades to make some new sights I have planned for my Umarex Fusion 2. Turns out, the Fusion 2 has a dovetail built into the suppressor, but it was never used. It just had a filler wedge pushed in to fill in the dovetail. So I knocked it out and now I have a perfect spot for mounting a globe sight. A slightly improved version over the old one I have shown on here. I also plan on adding a fully adjustable rear sight. I plan on going all out with this so we'll see what I can make happen!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on January 29, 2023, 07:45:13 PM
Working on a new sight for the Fusion 2. I wonder if there would be a market for these?

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 07:14:32 PM
*crickets*
Sneak peak of my current project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sandman on January 30, 2023, 08:54:11 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 07:14:32 PM
*crickets*
Sneak peak of my current project.

Is that Catia V5?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on January 30, 2023, 09:11:52 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 07:14:32 PM
*crickets*
Sneak peak of my current project.

Turret loader?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 09:32:18 PM
Quote from: sandman on January 30, 2023, 08:54:11 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 07:14:32 PM
*crickets*
Sneak peak of my current project.

Is that Catia V5?

FreeCAD actually.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 09:32:48 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on January 30, 2023, 09:11:52 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 07:14:32 PM
*crickets*
Sneak peak of my current project.

Turret loader?
Rear sight to go with my new front sight on my Fusion 2.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on January 31, 2023, 03:56:33 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 07:14:32 PM
*crickets*
Sneak peak of my current project.

Front sights to fit air rifles that were not manufactured with one is of interest to many us. your rear sight is interesting, I  do wonder if adjustable printed sight would hold up to repeated adjustments. For now a Williams target rear sight works well in most cases with a  3/8 to 11mm dovetail with a flat top. For "iron" sight target shooting value the QB series target rifles will always be hard to beat. Just waiting on a quiet shrouded baffled PCP rifle with target sights(or one with a provision to mount sights) that does not cost an arm and a leg.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 31, 2023, 08:11:17 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 09:32:48 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on January 30, 2023, 09:11:52 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 07:14:32 PM
*crickets*
Sneak peak of my current project.

Turret loader?
Rear sight to go with my new front sight on my Fusion 2.
However, a turret loader is an interesting idea.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on January 31, 2023, 09:43:05 AM
I thought about Spring and weather that would allow me to get out and shoot a few BB's and pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on January 31, 2023, 10:52:03 AM
Quote from: avator on January 31, 2023, 08:11:17 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 09:32:48 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on January 30, 2023, 09:11:52 PM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on January 30, 2023, 07:14:32 PM
*crickets*
Sneak peak of my current project.

Turret loader?
Rear sight to go with my new front sight on my Fusion 2.
However, a turret loader is an interesting idea.

Dang it! Now you got me thinking about how that would work! I'm thinking more of a drum style magazine with a flip up top you could drop pellets into. Working the bolt/action rotates the drum and drops a fresh pellet into place. Like the old Lewis gun from WW1.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 31, 2023, 11:35:42 AM
I'm reloading a laptop to live in the Red Shed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 01, 2023, 12:38:57 PM
Quote from: avator on January 31, 2023, 11:35:42 AM
I'm reloading a laptop to live in the Red Shed.
Well, that didn't work out well... 2 junk laptops. Good news: they make great reactive targets.  ;D

Moving right along... There was an old decorator wooden wishing well on the property It's old and very weathered. It makes a great place to hang card stock targets. The little roof keeps the target dry in the rain. I screwed a couple gator clips to it to hang the targets with. I have it set out to 20yds. for low power paper punching. I could also run a light cord out to it for some night shooting. Or even a solar powered flood light.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on February 02, 2023, 12:09:41 AM
Tonight I mounted a scope on the new 22cal Crosman Diamond and did some shooting with it.

Details on tonights shoot  > https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=205637.msg156413633#msg156413633 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=205637.msg156413633#msg156413633)


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 02, 2023, 08:07:19 AM
Not today, but this has been something I have been looking forward to using for quite some time. A couple weeks ago I smoothed out the 0-100 meter target area. The other day I laid blocks to mark 25 to 100 meters
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 02, 2023, 08:13:26 AM
I did the same with my 100yd range. I buried red bricks marking off the distances flush with the ground surface so I could just mow over them without hitting them or moving them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 02, 2023, 08:25:54 AM
Quote from: avator on February 02, 2023, 08:13:26 AM
I did the same with my 100yd range. I buried red bricks marking off the distances flush with the ground surface so I could just mow over them without hitting them or moving them.

I might bury them in the spring. The 2 center blocks nest right inside the front of my bench, though. I don’t have a good picture of the front, but the way it’s molded, the block fits perfect when I wheel it up to my spot. They are 4 new obstacles for mowing and line-trimming to consider.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 02, 2023, 08:34:03 AM
Ok, I get it, you are moving your shooting location to the various distances.
I move the targets. I have a target set up to fit in the yard trailer and just move it with the ATV or zero turn... or by hand, depending on how lazy I feel...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 02, 2023, 08:35:35 AM
BTW... I just heard.... the groundhog saw it's shadow.  :o
6 more weeks for those of you who are affected by weather.
If you are among those who believe in Santa and the Tooth Fairy...   ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 02, 2023, 01:39:05 PM
I heard this morning "there is a 70% chance he is 30% accurate".  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on February 02, 2023, 01:53:08 PM
100% BS!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on February 02, 2023, 02:26:37 PM
I thought I saw a thread where one of you shot the groundhog?   8)  ???  :-\  ;)  ;D  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 12:40:33 PM
I finally got around to testing the "Blow" air pistol (https://www.jahipaun.ee/en/online-shop/toode/weapons/airguns/air-pistols/blow/ohupustol-blow-havali-_k01hjl/) that I purchased from an eBay seller.

It's way, way, better than I imagined that it would be. Firstly, the trigger, though single stage, is smooth, fairly short, and extremely light, if a little soft, at 1.5 pounds (I kid you not).

It shoots 7.2-grain Daisy pointed pellets at 375-400 FPS, while requiring about the same cocking force as a Browning Buckmark, meaning ridiculously easy.

The sliding receiver is mounted using a spring, so the gun has hardly any recoil. I also believe that this design helps reduce and/or prevent the recoil of the gun from causing air to vent at the breech, like all the four to five Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston pistols I've tested did. This sliding-frame arrangement can also be found on Hatsan Mod. 25 SuperCharger air pistols, which are possibly the most powerful spring-piston air pistols available, and do not vent air at the breech when fired. It's not a true "recoilless" design like the Diana 6 series or the FWB 65, but that reduced complexity also seems to come with a greatly lower cost to make and sell. I picked this one up for just $60, and I could shoot it all day long.

Somebody needs to start importing this air pistol into the US, IMHO.

Any other information that anyone can provide would be most welcome.

-W

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 03, 2023, 01:45:55 PM
Interesting never heard of these, neat. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP_r0D3G1Ls (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP_r0D3G1Ls)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 03, 2023, 02:04:31 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 12:40:33 PM
I finally got around to testing the "Blow" air pistol (https://www.jahipaun.ee/en/online-shop/toode/weapons/airguns/air-pistols/blow/ohupustol-blow-havali-_k01hjl/) that I purchased from an eBay seller.

It's way, way, better than I imagined that it would be. Firstly, the trigger, though single stage, is smooth, fairly short, and extremely light, if a little soft, at 1.5 pounds (I kid you not).

It shoots 7.2-grain Daisy pointed pellets at 375-400 FPS, while requiring about the same cocking force as a Browning Buckmark, meaning ridiculously easy.

The sliding receiver is mounted using a spring, so the gun has hardly any recoil. I also believe that this design helps reduce and/or prevent the recoil of the gun from causing air to vent at the breech, like all the four to five Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston pistols I've tested did. This sliding-frame arrangement can also be found on Hatsan Mod. 25 SuperCharger air pistols, which are possibly the most powerful spring-piston air pistols available, and do not vent air at the breech when fired. It's not a true "recoilless" design like the Diana 6 series or the FWB 65, but that reduced complexity also seems to come with a greatly lower cost to make and sell. I picked this one up for just $60, and I could shoot it all day long.

Somebody needs to start importing this air pistol into the US, IMHO.

Any other information that anyone can provide would be most welcome.

-W
This link is where you purchased your pistol?  For $60 buckets it seems like a fun shooter.  Maybe I'll try one...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 02:05:02 PM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 03, 2023, 01:45:55 PM
Interesting never heard of these, neat. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP_r0D3G1Ls (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP_r0D3G1Ls)

Thanks for posting this video! I had not seen it before!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 02:07:44 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 03, 2023, 02:04:31 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 12:40:33 PM
I finally got around to testing the "Blow" air pistol (https://www.jahipaun.ee/en/online-shop/toode/weapons/airguns/air-pistols/blow/ohupustol-blow-havali-_k01hjl/) that I purchased from an eBay seller.

It's way, way, better than I imagined that it would be. Firstly, the trigger, though single stage, is smooth, fairly short, and extremely light, if a little soft, at 1.5 pounds (I kid you not).

It shoots 7.2-grain Daisy pointed pellets at 375-400 FPS, while requiring about the same cocking force as a Browning Buckmark, meaning ridiculously easy.

The sliding receiver is mounted using a spring, so the gun has hardly any recoil. I also believe that this design helps reduce and/or prevent the recoil of the gun from causing air to vent at the breech, like all the four to five Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston pistols I've tested did. This sliding-frame arrangement can also be found on Hatsan Mod. 25 SuperCharger air pistols, which are possibly the most powerful spring-piston air pistols available, and do not vent air at the breech when fired. It's not a true "recoilless" design like the Diana 6 series or the FWB 65, but that reduced complexity also seems to come with a greatly lower cost to make and sell. I picked this one up for just $60, and I could shoot it all day long.

Somebody needs to start importing this air pistol into the US, IMHO.

Any other information that anyone can provide would be most welcome.

-W
This link is where you purchased your pistol?  For $60 buckets it seems like a fun shooter.  Maybe I'll try one...

Nope. I bought it pre-owned, on a whim, from a eBay seller.

I did just send a message via that website to see if they will ship the Blow air pistol to NYS, USA.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 02:13:05 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 02:07:44 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 03, 2023, 02:04:31 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 12:40:33 PM
I finally got around to testing the "Blow" air pistol (https://www.jahipaun.ee/en/online-shop/toode/weapons/airguns/air-pistols/blow/ohupustol-blow-havali-_k01hjl/) that I purchased from an eBay seller.

It's way, way, better than I imagined that it would be. Firstly, the trigger, though single stage, is smooth, fairly short, and extremely light, if a little soft, at 1.5 pounds (I kid you not).

It shoots 7.2-grain Daisy pointed pellets at 375-400 FPS, while requiring about the same cocking force as a Browning Buckmark, meaning ridiculously easy.

The sliding receiver is mounted using a spring, so the gun has hardly any recoil. I also believe that this design helps reduce and/or prevent the recoil of the gun from causing air to vent at the breech, like all the four to five Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston pistols I've tested did. This sliding-frame arrangement can also be found on Hatsan Mod. 25 SuperCharger air pistols, which are possibly the most powerful spring-piston air pistols available, and do not vent air at the breech when fired. It's not a true "recoilless" design like the Diana 6 series or the FWB 65, but that reduced complexity also seems to come with a greatly lower cost to make and sell. I picked this one up for just $60, and I could shoot it all day long.

Somebody needs to start importing this air pistol into the US, IMHO.

Any other information that anyone can provide would be most welcome.

-W
This link is where you purchased your pistol?  For $60 buckets it seems like a fun shooter.  Maybe I'll try one...

Nope. I bought it pre-owned, on a whim, from a eBay seller.

I did just send a message via that website to see if they will ship the Blow air pistol to NYS, USA.

-W

And they already emailed me back:

"Hello!

Due the regulations it's not allowed to us send firearms and parts abroad."

Darn!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on February 03, 2023, 02:20:24 PM
Lubed the spring on R1.
Lubed all hinges on R1.
Still an an aroma of burning oil so nothing for the chamber.
Rubbed a coat of BLO on stock of R1 (118th coat).
Shot a few cleaning pellets through the bore.
Then 50 pellets offhand.

Hopefully reducing the # of air arms tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on February 03, 2023, 03:24:30 PM
The R1 still shoots though I can’t say much about its owner.
He was getting a little shaky by the time he got to the ram.
The green circle was for adjusting the scope which I had removed this am.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 03, 2023, 10:17:58 PM
Put some finishing touches on my design for a 3D printable rear sight compatible with the globe sight on my Fusion 2. Its fully adjustable for windage and elevation. I'm using mostly small metric hardware and some pen springs to make it work. If it works the way it should, I should also get a satisfying click when I make those adjustments. I'm printing if off tonight and hopefully have it assembled tomorrow for some dry testing as its too cold still for CO2. I'll be happy if I can just get it to fit the top rail.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on February 03, 2023, 10:50:41 PM
Got my first trigger time with a new to me 1998 R9 in .177
This rifle must have been kit tuned because it's got a little more to it than my 1996, and it's running right around 17 fpe with everything I sampled.  Very consistently, pellet to pellet.  And quite accurate.
New to me, coming up roses in every way.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 04, 2023, 01:26:33 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 02:13:05 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 02:07:44 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 03, 2023, 02:04:31 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 03, 2023, 12:40:33 PM
I finally got around to testing the "Blow" air pistol (https://www.jahipaun.ee/en/online-shop/toode/weapons/airguns/air-pistols/blow/ohupustol-blow-havali-_k01hjl/) that I purchased from an eBay seller.

It's way, way, better than I imagined that it would be. Firstly, the trigger, though single stage, is smooth, fairly short, and extremely light, if a little soft, at 1.5 pounds (I kid you not).

It shoots 7.2-grain Daisy pointed pellets at 375-400 FPS, while requiring about the same cocking force as a Browning Buckmark, meaning ridiculously easy.

The sliding receiver is mounted using a spring, so the gun has hardly any recoil. I also believe that this design helps reduce and/or prevent the recoil of the gun from causing air to vent at the breech, like all the four to five Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston pistols I've tested did. This sliding-frame arrangement can also be found on Hatsan Mod. 25 SuperCharger air pistols, which are possibly the most powerful spring-piston air pistols available, and do not vent air at the breech when fired. It's not a true "recoilless" design like the Diana 6 series or the FWB 65, but that reduced complexity also seems to come with a greatly lower cost to make and sell. I picked this one up for just $60, and I could shoot it all day long.

Somebody needs to start importing this air pistol into the US, IMHO.

Any other information that anyone can provide would be most welcome.

-W
This link is where you purchased your pistol?  For $60 buckets it seems like a fun shooter.  Maybe I'll try one...

Nope. I bought it pre-owned, on a whim, from a eBay seller.

I did just send a message via that website to see if they will ship the Blow air pistol to NYS, USA.

-W

And they already emailed me back:

"Hello!

Due the regulations it's not allowed to us send firearms and parts abroad."

Darn!

-W
Ah!  Well, I have saved some $$$ now.  Thanks for the update 👊🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 04, 2023, 09:35:58 PM
Well, my 3D printed rear sight failed miserably. The design that is. I don't want to keep falling down the rabbit hole that all the problems are causing, so its back to the drawing board. Literally.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on February 04, 2023, 11:37:35 PM
I left the dark side.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 05, 2023, 03:56:45 AM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on February 04, 2023, 11:37:35 PM
I left the dark side.
Sold the Marauder?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 05, 2023, 07:41:02 AM
 Was on a dog driven rabbit hunt with the wing shot, after the hunt, I let my friend shoot the Wing Shot and the .25 Vectis, he had seen modern air rifles on youtube, and has been a life long Dan owner, this was a hands on eye opener.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 05, 2023, 07:56:58 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 05, 2023, 07:41:02 AM
Was on a dog driven rabbit hunt with the wing shot, after the hunt, I let my friend shoot the Wing Shot and the .25 Vectis, he had seen modern air rifles on youtube, and has been a life long Dan owner, this was a hands on eye opener.
Hook, line and sinker pellet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 05, 2023, 08:11:21 AM
Had a brain storm.
I have about 4 lbs of reclaimed pellets from the first one of my traps.
 I wanted to melt them down into ingots that would fit in my furnace pot... but what to use for a mold?

AH-HA! old pellet tins, I knew I was saving them for a reason!
Gave the interior a wipe down of silicon oil and poured the molten lead into the tin.
 The first two were the smooth sided short tins from Meisterkugeln's that went well.. but when I used the taller tin from 500 count H&N .22's that have the knurled bottom edge that was an EPIC FAIL!
 Stuck like glue...
 I tried peeling if off with a pair of side cutters but it just comes off in slivers.
 This morning my hands look like I was in hand to hand combat with a straight razor and the bottom is still intact.
 :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 05, 2023, 08:21:36 AM
Can you heat them up with a torch and knock them out?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 05, 2023, 08:30:06 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 05, 2023, 08:11:21 AM
Had a brain storm.
I have about 4 lbs of reclaimed pellets from the first one of my traps.
 I wanted to melt them down into ingots that would fit in my furnace pot... but what to use for a mold?

AH-HA! old pellet tins, I knew I was saving them for a reason!
Gave the interior a wipe down of silicon oil and poured the molten lead into the tin.
 The first two were the smooth sided short tins from Meisterkugeln's that went well.. but when I used the taller tin from 500 count H&N .22's that have the knurled bottom edge that was an EPIC FAIL!
 Stuck like glue...
 I tried peeling if off with a pair of side cutters but it just comes off in slivers.
 This morning my hands look like I was in hand to hand combat with a straight razor and the bottom is still intact.
 :-[

I did the same thing a few years ago. Got a dollar store mini muffin pan for the job and it does the trick. Crosman tins work well for holding RWS pellets since RWS does not have the sense to thread their lids. Love Meisters but hate the tins.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 05, 2023, 08:41:07 AM
Quote from: avator on February 05, 2023, 08:21:36 AM
Can you heat them up with a torch and knock them out?

Tried that... I think it stuck even harder.


Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 05, 2023, 08:30:06 AM

I did the same thing a few years ago. Got a dollar store mini muffin pan for the job and it does the trick. Crosman tins work well for holding RWS pellets since RWS does not have the sense to thread their lids. Love Meisters but hate the tins.

It was late.. I eye-balled one of Hoosier Momma's cupcake pans but the the ramifications would have been "not good".
 Today I am going to chuck it back in the melting pot hoping the lead melts first and I can just pluck out the remainder of the tin.
I think I will throw in the remainder of the Piranha's I have... those shoot like poo in any gun I own.
  This is boarder-line Alchemy now.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 05, 2023, 09:01:15 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 05, 2023, 08:11:21 AM
Had a brain storm.
I have about 4 lbs of reclaimed pellets from the first one of my traps.
 I wanted to melt them down into ingots that would fit in my furnace pot... but what to use for a mold?

AH-HA! old pellet tins, I knew I was saving them for a reason!
Gave the interior a wipe down of silicon oil and poured the molten lead into the tin.
 The first two were the smooth sided short tins from Meisterkugeln's that went well.. but when I used the taller tin from 500 count H&N .22's that have the knurled bottom edge that was an EPIC FAIL!
 Stuck like glue...
 I tried peeling if off with a pair of side cutters but it just comes off in slivers.
 This morning my hands look like I was in hand to hand combat with a straight razor and the bottom is still intact.
 :-[

I've done the exact same thing, with the same results. Pellet tin completely undetachable from the molten, then solidified, lead. I drilled two holes in it and hung it up to use it as a swinging target. Waste not, want not!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 05, 2023, 09:06:42 AM
If you have a hot plate for heating/conditioning molds, just put the tin on the hotplate on high it will melt the lead and you can use a plyers to hold the tin and pour out the lead.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 05, 2023, 09:20:13 AM
I set it butt first in front of the space heater early this morning and gave it another try just now.
SUCCESS!
The bottom peeled off in one piece
 Much easier when you're sober.
  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 05, 2023, 09:22:15 AM
LOL... leave it to Scott for putting a new spin on "Get the lead out"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 05, 2023, 09:38:23 AM
Last night, I 3D printed a newer, better, rear sight for my Fuioin 2. Since I can't go shooting it (too cold), I figure I'd try my hand at putting a decent iron sight on it. My first version failed miserably because I was trying for a design that was far more complicated that it really needed to be. THis time, I kept it simple and it came out great. Not perfect. There are still some improvements that need to be made. Its not holding the peep hole steady and it wobbles inside the housing a bit, but I can fix that. A few holes need to be changed. The rail mount is amlost perfect, but there's some gap that I can fix. I did have to make one compromise and raise the height of the peep hole more than I'd really like, but that just means I'll need to make a few adjustments to the front sight, which I was planning on anyways. The two knobs, windage and elevation, both need to be bigger too.

Overall, I'm happy. It's a little blocky right now, but once I get a good test piece made up and proven, I can smooth it out and make it look sexier. For now, form follows function until I can get the function working well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 05, 2023, 10:34:37 AM
Quote from: avator on February 01, 2023, 12:38:57 PM
Quote from: avator on January 31, 2023, 11:35:42 AM
I'm reloading a laptop to live in the Red Shed.
Well, that didn't work out well... 2 junk laptops. Good news: they make great reactive targets.  ;D

Moving right along... There was an old decorator wooden wishing well on the property It's old and very weathered. It makes a great place to hang card stock targets. The little roof keeps the target dry in the rain. I screwed a couple gator clips to it to hang the targets with. I have it set out to 20yds. for low power paper punching. I could also run a light cord out to it for some night shooting. Or even a solar powered flood light.
Bill I've been working on them laptops for years, I recently put Mint21 on the one that I bought for my truck.

Anyway today I took my 357 Challenger apart just far enough to put it in the original box, after that I put the scope that I had on it on my 30 cal Challenger, I will be shooting the 30 cal pretty soon hopefully because we're supposed to be getting some weather over freezing temps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 05, 2023, 10:38:49 AM
Good work Matt. There is a lack of sights these days. I would like to see options for a clamp on target front sight for PCP rifle shrouds . Stay at it brother.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 05, 2023, 10:47:18 AM
Quote from: avator on February 05, 2023, 09:22:15 AM
LOL... leave it to Scott for putting a new spin on "Get the lead out"

I knew there would be helarity to follow in his debacle lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 05, 2023, 11:55:27 AM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 05, 2023, 10:38:49 AM
Good work Matt. There is a lack of sights these days. I would like to see options for a clamp on target front sight for PCP rifle shrouds . Stay at it brother.

I know it. I like scopes as much as anybody, but sights just seem more satisfying sometimes. Nobody appreciates good sights these days.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 05, 2023, 01:28:05 PM
I did an overdue upgrade to the Nissan Titan this morning.
Courtesy of one of our valued GTA moderators...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 05, 2023, 02:10:21 PM
Got one on my S10 also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 05, 2023, 02:15:39 PM
hehehe...
I have given away a dozen to members... literally.
Would be nice to see them all
Time to make more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 05, 2023, 02:44:37 PM
Might need a couple more if they become available.    ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 05, 2023, 02:52:09 PM
This dirty rotten sock tucker got one a while back... on his cross country journey.
 It was a surprise. I applied it to his car while Don was asleep.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=187667.0;attach=364758;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 05, 2023, 02:55:19 PM
I had to adjust the scope mount on the HW30S.   It slid back on the receiver grooves.   I was a little surprised that it happened on such a low power springer.  Torqued it down a bit tighter this time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 07, 2023, 04:58:11 PM
I replaced the valve stem in a Marauder...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 07, 2023, 05:08:11 PM
It's raining, so I just stared at my arsenal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 07, 2023, 05:40:49 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 05, 2023, 08:41:07 AM
Quote from: avator on February 05, 2023, 08:21:36 AM
Can you heat them up with a torch and knock them out?

Tried that... I think it stuck even harder.


Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 05, 2023, 08:30:06 AM

I did the same thing a few years ago. Got a dollar store mini muffin pan for the job and it does the trick. Crosman tins work well for holding RWS pellets since RWS does not have the sense to thread their lids. Love Meisters but hate the tins.

It was late.. I eye-balled one of Hoosier Momma's cupcake pans but the the ramifications would have been "not good".
 Today I am going to chuck it back in the melting pot hoping the lead melts first and I can just pluck out the remainder of the tin.
I think I will throw in the remainder of the Piranha's I have... those shoot like poo in any gun I own.
  This is boarder-line Alchemy now.  ::)

Crosman Piranha's ?   I thought everyone liked them.. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 07, 2023, 07:17:48 PM
I unpacked my DAR Gen 3 .22 from Pyramid and my UTG classic 3-12 from cheaper than dirt(ya I know, I try not to do business with them but they are the only ones who have my favorite and discontinued PCP rifle scope in stock). DAR as received had 100 Bar in the tank . Out of the box the trigger is sweet, I am optimistic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 07, 2023, 07:38:28 PM
 Watched airgun videos been sick since Sunday, not much reading typing energy, but had fun anyway :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 07, 2023, 08:05:28 PM
My condolences James.  Being sick during the winter inhales sharply!  At least in the summer you can sit and bake in the sun! :D

I got my .22 caliber Hatsan mod 125 out and ran a variety of recently acquired pellets through it.  Nothing new here.  It really likes Air Arms 16gr domes and pretty much shuns anything else.  I shot way too many pellets though.  These things are expensive!

I’m ready to go hog hunting now.  The mod 125 is dialed in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buddyb on February 08, 2023, 12:58:48 AM
Bought a Hatsan Hydra .22 should be here Thursday or Friday. Pyramid has a sale on them right now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 08, 2023, 05:41:36 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 07, 2023, 07:38:28 PM
Watched airgun videos been sick since Sunday, not much reading typing energy, but had fun anyway :)

Feel better!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 06:17:02 AM
Stay warm and get better James.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 08, 2023, 07:02:10 AM
Take care James, hopefully today will be better for you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 08, 2023, 07:32:41 AM
Drink some crick water if it don't make you feel better it might help you forget how crummy you feel. 1 shot per 15 minuets till you feel better or forget you are sick or you know pass out avoid alcohol poisoning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 08, 2023, 07:39:04 AM
Yep, hunker down James. Stay out of the weather.

.. and remember, it's like my grandma used to always say....  "Close the door boy, I'm poopin' ".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 08:02:50 AM
Bill, where did your avatar photo come from ? It's vaguely familiar.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 08, 2023, 08:08:43 AM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 08:02:50 AM
Bill, where did your avatar photo come from ? It's vaguely familiar.
Hoosier Daddy (GTA moderator) donated that.... not sure where he got it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 08:13:56 AM
It tells the story for a lot of us. I grew up on a farm and striking off with my dog and  BB gun is one of my most pleasant memories.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 08, 2023, 08:23:49 AM
 If not from a Daisy or Crosman add, it should be soon
:)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 08:29:31 AM
Today in airgun related news I changed my background picture on my PC.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 08, 2023, 08:32:40 AM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 08:13:56 AM
It tells the story for a lot of us. I grew up on a farm and striking off with my dog and  BB gun is one of my most pleasant memories.
It certainly tells my story... and still does today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 08, 2023, 10:07:38 AM
Quote from: avator on February 08, 2023, 08:08:43 AM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 08:02:50 AM
Bill, where did your avatar photo come from ? It's vaguely familiar.
Hoosier Daddy (GTA moderator) donated that.... not sure where he got it.

Google Images.  ::)
Searched "Boy Dog BB gun".
 Careful if you have a weak stomach, many image hits are boys SHOOTING dogs with BB guns.  :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 08, 2023, 10:17:06 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 08, 2023, 10:07:38 AM
Quote from: avator on February 08, 2023, 08:08:43 AM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 08:02:50 AM
Bill, where did your avatar photo come from ? It's vaguely familiar.
Hoosier Daddy (GTA moderator) donated that.... not sure where he got it.

Google Images.  ::)
Searched "Boy Dog BB gun".
 Careful if you have a weak stomach, many image hits are boys SHOOTING dogs with BB guns.  :(
Google is funny that way, I had a pic of a gun that my cat was basically mooning the camera. I had google look for similar pics, thinking the gun was prominent, google returned results with cats all facing me, I rarely see a cat do that ???
 Click to enlarge for your viewing pleasure ;D
[smg id=8780]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BeeZee on February 08, 2023, 02:31:10 PM
I took my most powerful air rifle with iron sites and zeroed it in at 14 feet. That Daisy Powerline 880 is ready for those HOSPs.

Take care, Bernie.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on February 08, 2023, 03:04:23 PM
I went over to Tractor Supply [my first trip to this one]; and I picked up a tin of Crosman pellets.  But I quickly put them back down when I realized thew were the pointed pellets.  Those don't shoot well in my little rifle.
That store has a wide variety of stuff -like WOW!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 03:39:28 PM
I can't get those pointy Crosmans to shoot well in anything I own. It's a marketing thing I think to snag folks in big box stores.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 08, 2023, 04:25:07 PM
 I mounted one of these recoil reducing rails to my Hatsan 95. My results matched Airgun Sniper Elites results so far so good, there seems like excess play in the rails but spring tension returns the scope to zero every time, and there is also a cone shaped centering pin to make sure.
 Since I stole my super nice $20 dollar A/O 3-9 mildot scope for on the 95, I put a Buck Rail red dot on my Crosman Legacy 1000, still have to sight that one in yet  8) ;D
https://youtu.be/_5Pu26b8aKw
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 08, 2023, 05:06:25 PM
I resurrected a dead Hatsan Vortex by installing a Crosman NP ram. WOW !!

Then I beat my head against the wall re-springing a Crosman Fury II Blackout.
I haven 't quite got the old NP trigger figured out yet..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 08, 2023, 06:56:03 PM
Sort of airgun related in a sense, because it was made from an airgun part.

I have a couple of old valve poppets around from my Benjamin pistols, I believe it's technically possible to put a new seal in them but it's more trouble than they're worth when you get the aftermarket delrin poppet in the seal kits.
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvFt83c3/20230208-143310.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t7SsrTx9)
Took one of them and turned it into a miniature top
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzbcxNpK/20230208-144337.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZ1LsMzM)

You can't expect a lot out of one this size, but it will spin for a respectable 80 seconds.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 08, 2023, 07:08:10 PM
I chronographed my Hatsan mod 95 and my .22 caliber mod 125 today.  I shot some Norma GTFT, Air Arms domes, and some .22 cal Crosman Piranhas through both guns.  Very satisfied with the results the mod 125 much prefers the AA domes.  1 hole accurate at 30 yards and 26 fpe.  The Piranhas win for the mod 95.  The same level of accuracy and and 18 fpe. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 07:47:31 PM
Inspected my DAR GEN 3 .22, kind of high level. Held 3000 PSI for 24 hours. Cleaned bore and relieved  a little wood in the hole  the air gauge fits in ( it was rubbing) and installed a washer on the action screw. Adjusted the trigger, mounted a UTG Classic 3-12 30 mm mil dot scope and sighted with ten shots at 20 yards. No Chrony today but shot five more shots on 1/4” x 2” steel eggs and kinetically it is toting the mail. So far so good. More to come.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 08, 2023, 08:11:36 PM
What I did part III made sure my IR illuminator was working and mounted it on my cheap NV on the Prod along with backup battery power pack with Velcro.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8787)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8788)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 08, 2023, 08:18:41 PM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 08, 2023, 03:39:28 PM
I can't get those pointy Crosmans to shoot well in anything I own. It's a marketing thing I think to snag folks in big box stores.

 I have good luck with the pointed Crosman's and better luck with the pointed Daisy's in the blue and white tins...made in Spain.
 These are both .177.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on February 08, 2023, 09:35:28 PM
I shot all of the pistols.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 09, 2023, 12:01:46 AM
Worked late came home to check the mail box and found my GRT-4G Trigger for the Gamo.  Rewatching the install instructions and inventory garage scraps to make my spring compressor for the weekend install.  My Winchester 2-7X32 is supposed to arrive from Midway Thursday so looking like Sunday Gun day at the range :-) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 09, 2023, 12:25:57 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 09, 2023, 12:01:46 AM
Worked late came home to check the mail box and found my GRT-4G Trigger for the Gamo.  Rewatching the install instructions and inventory garage scraps to make my spring compressor for the weekend install.  My Winchester 2-7X32 is supposed to arrive from Midway Thursday so looking like Sunday Gun day at the range :-) 8)

 a small car siscisors jack makes for a good start to a spring compressor can be used in a jig in a door dam etc., and put back in the car when done too :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 09, 2023, 02:44:43 PM
I chugged about a mile up river to a good mushroom hunting spot I know.  Of course I had my .22 cal Mod 125 along.  I saw some oysters but they must have fruited weeks ago.  Saw several non-edible species but nothing tasty. :(

It was pretty windy this a.m. and I didn’t see or hear any squirrels.  I did hear an armadillo rooting around in the leaves but I never spotted it.  It was a beautiful morning for a boat ride and a walk in the woods! ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: happymecanic on February 09, 2023, 02:55:25 PM
I just bought from a fellow CAF member some NOS milsurp ''machine gun'' springs. These are 19'' long, 0.731'' OD with a wire size of 0.103''. Should be good to re-spring a few of my vintage break barrels 8).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 09, 2023, 03:59:05 PM
Its alive!!!
Finally got my 3D printed rear sight together. Way too cold, wet and windy out to test it, but I'm looking forward to when I can. Hopefully this weekend.

It looks more like a toy than a sight, but it's fully adjustable for windage and elevation. It doesn't actually "click" when adjusted, but at 10 yrds, for windage 1 click= .163" and elevation is 0.054". Thats according to my math anyways.

I'm still happy with it. If it tests good, I'll try printing it off in black. I just use grey because its cheap and I have a ton of it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 09, 2023, 04:06:05 PM
Very nice matt. Did you make the front sight to take any particular standard insert ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 09, 2023, 04:19:33 PM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 09, 2023, 04:06:05 PM
Very nice matt. Did you make the front sight to take any particular standard insert ?

Not really, but the OD on the insert is 17mm. Because 3D printing just has some inherent design limitations for stuff this small, I couldn't really go with a standard design. At least, I didn't copy a design as far as I know.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 10, 2023, 12:00:23 AM
I made a shim out of a small brass hex nut and installed it under the barrel wedge spring in my .22 cal Hatsan mod 125.  This increased the preload on the spring by about 3/16 of an inch.  Just enough to restore good barrel lockup.  I'll order a replacement from Hatsan but I like to wait and order when I need several parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 10, 2023, 12:06:22 AM
Fixed the slow leak in my .177 Gauntlet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 10, 2023, 03:29:14 PM
 Inbreeding 2 Beeman guns I have the action from a Beeman Bison and the stock from a Beeman 1085, been cutting and sanding etc. a bit more to go, but everything is looking promising. Just need to come up with longer stock  bolts, and a trigger guard. But sone final shaping is required yet too. Hmm just came up with a name, BI-1085  ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8793)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jackinil on February 10, 2023, 04:11:51 PM
Got a Crosman Icon with a 20% off code a while ago. Leaked air badly and should have sent it back but didn't. Replaced the o-rings and it now holds air. Added some Buck Rail parts,part of the old stock and a cheap AO 4X scope I had and shot some RWS Superdomes at 10 yards in the basement. It's a workout with a handpump but I can handle it. It's my cheap foray into PCPs. This Sunday is supposed to be 50 degrees so maybe try it at 20 yards in the backyard.
(https://i.imgur.com/rFiz6Nr.png?2) (https://i.imgur.com/dGkOolZ.jpg?1) (https://i.imgur.com/WF2e6F3.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 10, 2023, 05:52:55 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 10, 2023, 03:29:14 PM
Inbreeding 2 Beeman guns I have the action from a Beeman Bison and the stock from a Beeman 1085, been cutting and sanding etc. a bit more to go, but everything is looking promising. Just need to come up with longer stock  bolts, and a trigger guard. But sone final shaping is required yet too. Hmm just came up with a name, BI-1085  ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8793)

The silver action from your Beeman Bison looks familiar.
When I googled it, even the muzzle brake looks like my aged Silver Kodiak.
Did it come with a .77 and a .22 barrel?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 10, 2023, 06:10:24 PM
 Yes it did the .22 barrel is on an 880 Daisy ATM. Yes they did use that action on many variations. Supposedly the barrel setup will cross over to the Bear River Black Ops Sniper Rifle also, so one could have it in dual cal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 10, 2023, 09:11:10 PM
That is what I thought...
Now that I have found the pellet each barrel prefers..
I'm good.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 10, 2023, 09:18:48 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 10, 2023, 09:11:10 PM
That is what I thought...
Now that I have found the pellet each barrel prefers..
I'm good.  ;)


 Like that winter camo !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 11, 2023, 08:36:29 AM
The RS2 barrels and blocks are a drop in as well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 11, 2023, 08:42:34 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 10, 2023, 09:11:10 PM
That is what I thought...
Now that I have found the pellet each barrel prefers..
I'm good.  ;)

Very nice Scott. Maybe it's my French ancestry but I see Grape vines.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 11, 2023, 08:46:28 AM
Yesterday,after work  I broke out the chrony and shot the new Daisy 25 and  DAR gen 3 .22 over it. For some reason it would not 'talk" to my iPad but.............. average of 301 for the model 25 bb and 931 for the DAR Gen 3 with CPHP .22. Looks like about 40 shots at the speed for the DAR as set from factory. I may back off the striker at some point but for now really happy with it out of the box and a little tweaking on the trigger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on February 11, 2023, 02:49:35 PM
Smoked 5 bacons plus sausages for lunch while shooting an 1100s and an R9 with my foster brother.  Good times!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 11, 2023, 04:00:38 PM
Took a long hard look at my arsenal... does one man NEED 30+ air guns?
Problem is, as always, which ones to part with.
 ::)
Then I work in reverse order... Definite Keepers down to "is it really necessary".
 I always think I'll never get a chance to get another for what I got this one for.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 11, 2023, 04:03:40 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 11, 2023, 04:00:38 PM
Took a long hard look at my arsenal... does one man NEED 30+ air guns?
Problem is, as always, which ones to part with.
 ::)
Then I work in reverse order... Definite Keepers down to "is it really necessary".
 I always think I'll never get a chance to get another for what I got this one for.
Brother, for me it quit being about need (both AG and PB ) a long time ago. Some things just makes me happy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 11, 2023, 04:03:50 PM
At least the dozer is in a loving home.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 11, 2023, 04:08:17 PM
Made a slight change the rear sights I designed for my Fusion 2 and it managed to warm up enough to go out and test them. First shot landed right on the 9 ring. 4 more got me a quarter sized group above and right. Made some adjustments and the next 4 landed right on the bullseye. Forgot to take a picture of that, but here are the targets from after that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 11, 2023, 04:17:32 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 11, 2023, 04:03:50 PM
At least the dozer is in a loving home.

How is the Mendoza treating you Matt?
 THAT is a prime example of "seller's remorse".  :P
Calling "dibbs" to get her back if you ever want.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 11, 2023, 05:04:52 PM
Disassembled, cleaned and resealed a V1 Crosman 2200, but needs some significant butt stock repair.

Received a Crosman 2100W. Not too bad but the piston cup needed to be replaced as the forearm would droop after a few minutes.
Pump cup leaking... Nice gun...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 11, 2023, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 11, 2023, 04:17:32 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 11, 2023, 04:03:50 PM
At least the dozer is in a loving home.

How is the Mendoza treating you Matt?
 THAT is a prime example of "seller's remorse".  :P
Calling "dibbs" to get her back if you ever want.

It's the only springer I like to shoot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 11, 2023, 08:48:59 PM
I stomped around in a swamp for a couple of hours carrying my sawed off Shockwave.  Didn't see anything tasty.  I stopped by Tractor Supply and picked up a broken screw extractor set.  Wouldn't you know that the set I've had for years doesn't have the one I need?  The broken screw extractor is to remove a broken stock screw from the Shockwave.  I might try and remove the broken screw tonight if I can cobble together enough light in the shop to see, 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 11, 2023, 09:29:49 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 09, 2023, 12:25:57 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 09, 2023, 12:01:46 AM
Worked late came home to check the mail box and found my GRT-4G Trigger for the Gamo.  Rewatching the install instructions and inventory garage scraps to make my spring compressor for the weekend install.  My Winchester 2-7X32 is supposed to arrive from Midway Thursday so looking like Sunday Gun day at the range :-) 8)

 a small car siscisors jack makes for a good start to a spring compressor can be used in a jig in a door dam etc., and put back in the car when done too :)
Thank you sir.  That's what was used in the video I watch.  Good to have confirmation from the senior members on the forum.  Just so happens there's a jack just like that in the 98 Accord I'm also supposed to be working on...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 12, 2023, 09:45:13 AM
I've managed to fill the gun safe in the Red Shed. Today I plan to bring all those guns back in the house and put them back in the cabinets they belong in and begin the process again... with different guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 12, 2023, 10:15:10 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 10, 2023, 03:29:14 PM
Inbreeding 2 Beeman guns I have the action from a Beeman Bison and the stock from a Beeman 1085, been cutting and sanding etc. a bit more to go, but everything is looking promising. Just need to come up with longer stock  bolts, and a trigger guard. But sone final shaping is required yet too. Hmm just came up with a name, BI-1085  ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8793)

 Beeman Beeman merger update. Sometimes you just need bigger stock screws, found these in the misc. stash, perfect :) Now on the hunt for a longer version for the rear , and some suitable material to make a rear mounting lug.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8796)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 12, 2023, 06:50:59 PM
I got out early this a.m.  Before the rain let up. :P

The mushroom hunting was good.  Fresh oyster fungus, Bluets, and a Heracium the size of my fist.  I’m going to slice the Heracium, dust it with flour and Cajun seasoning and sauté it in butter for about thirty minutes.  Then I’ll melt pepper jack cheese over it and serve it with marinara sauce.  The Bluets will be sautéd in butter.  The oysters will be sliced and cooked into a casserole with eggplant and mozzarella.

Oh yeah,  I carried the Crosman Fire with me on this exepedition.  I was on the lookout for small game and edible plants.  I saw a doe at about thirty yards and a river otter at about fifty so it was a pretty awesome morning. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 12, 2023, 07:28:49 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 09, 2023, 12:01:46 AM
Worked late came home to check the mail box and found my GRT-4G Trigger for the Gamo.  Rewatching the install instructions and inventory garage scraps to make my spring compressor for the weekend install.  My Winchester 2-7X32 is supposed to arrive from Midway Thursday so looking like Sunday Gun day at the range :-) 8)
So what is the verdict on your new scope. I'm looking for a cheap 3-9 scope to mount in a knock off ZR mount for my hatsan 125 sniper. Already bought the ZR mount just need a scope but don't want to throw away money on complete dudo. Yeah I know, you get what you pay for but I've gotten some cheap scopes that work pretty good. I love my tasco 2.5-10 scope. Would love to find a deal on another one like it but last I seen they're up near $100 now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 12, 2023, 09:20:27 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 12, 2023, 07:28:49 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 09, 2023, 12:01:46 AM
Worked late came home to check the mail box and found my GRT-4G Trigger for the Gamo.  Rewatching the install instructions and inventory garage scraps to make my spring compressor for the weekend install.  My Winchester 2-7X32 is supposed to arrive from Midway Thursday so looking like Sunday Gun day at the range :-) 8)
So what is the verdict on your new scope. I'm looking for a cheap 3-9 scope to mount in a knock off ZR mount for my hatsan 125 sniper. Already bought the ZR mount just need a scope but don't want to throw away money on complete dudo. Yeah I know, you get what you pay for but I've gotten some cheap scopes that work pretty good. I love my tasco 2.5-10 scope. Would love to find a deal on another one like it but last I seen they're up near $100 now.
I have five of the Winchester branded scopes.  Two 4X and three of the 2-7X32.  All reside on 17+fpe springers.  The 4X have stood up well to over two years of use.  I got my first 2-7X a year ago and it has performed well on my Hatsan mod 95.  They are surprisingly clear and the AO seems properly calibrated but be prepared to tap the scope between adjustments.  Hope this helps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 13, 2023, 11:00:24 AM
Thank you 😊
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 13, 2023, 08:51:15 PM
I drilled a hole for a spring and detent in the bolt of my H9A, now the bolt stays open when you point it downwards to load like a Benjamin pistol should.
(https://i.postimg.cc/kXFFQPmC/20230213-164148.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzq3rYqD)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on February 14, 2023, 09:46:49 AM
I finally got around to putting a couple of good coats of polyurethane on my .25 Airacuda, I think that it looks much better now!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2023, 09:47:46 AM
Nice hunk of wood Jim.
I gotta say, I like the classic look of the Standard much better than the Max. If I were to buy one it would be the Standard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 14, 2023, 09:35:44 PM
First Backyard confirmation shots on the Gamo with the CDT GRT! And the Winchester 2-7x32.  Dime sized 3 shot group at 12 yards with two touching.  Look out Tree Rats...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 15, 2023, 09:27:09 AM
 Rainy day, plan to have the NV Prod at the ready for some barn HOSP and or rats :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on February 15, 2023, 09:35:25 AM
Thanks Bill, yeah I just don't care for the looks of the Max and after doing a lot of reading and researching I decided that a regulated gun was just not for me. Some where I read where they showed all the pros of an unregulated gun and that pretty much convinced me. I'll try and find it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on February 15, 2023, 02:40:13 PM
worked on the notos trigger today.

cleaned everything,
light wipe down with silicone,
polished the sharp point off of the trigger adjustment screw,
and added a lighter weight trigger spring.

shes smoooooooth now  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 15, 2023, 05:18:26 PM
Swapped barrel and probe to .22 on my Crosman 1377RC.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on February 15, 2023, 05:47:15 PM
I found the video on regulated versus nonregulated guns, here it is...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 15, 2023, 11:10:17 PM
Finished up my 3D printed sights for the Umarex Fusion 2. Made in black PETG. After seeing this, how can Umarex justify not having hard sights on this rifle?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on February 16, 2023, 12:35:30 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on February 15, 2023, 11:10:17 PM
Finished up my 3D printed sights for the Umarex Fusion 2. Made in black PETG. After seeing this, how can Umarex justify not having hard sights on this rifle?
it's a trend, all so the common consumer has to buy more optics :(

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 16, 2023, 05:45:32 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on February 15, 2023, 11:10:17 PM
Finished up my 3D printed sights for the Umarex Fusion 2. Made in black PETG. After seeing this, how can Umarex justify not having hard sights on this rifle?

Very nice. Have you done a separate thread on this ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 16, 2023, 08:01:00 AM
Quote from: singleshotcajun on February 16, 2023, 05:45:32 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on February 15, 2023, 11:10:17 PM
Finished up my 3D printed sights for the Umarex Fusion 2. Made in black PETG. After seeing this, how can Umarex justify not having hard sights on this rifle?

Very nice. Have you done a separate thread on this ?

Yep. In the 3D printing gate. It was originally just for the front sight, but it evolved into an entire sighting setup when I couldn't find a compatible rear sight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on February 16, 2023, 10:31:17 AM
https://vimeo.com/799469397
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 16, 2023, 11:03:56 AM
Mucho Pistolero
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on February 16, 2023, 06:00:53 PM
Nothing, winter has returned to the Pineywoods.  Maybe,  we can shoot some more after this weekend?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 19, 2023, 10:37:34 AM
 Been in plinker and tinker mode. Went over a few guns that I may want to grab and go with soon. Then realized it might be a good time to top off the 2 scuba tanks I depleted down to 2500 over  my days testing and top offs. Decided to put my tank T splitter back together, so I could top both tanks at once with my new Tuxing similar to Air venturis big unit in design and moisture control, after pressure testing and determining where the leaks were with my ultrasonic leak detector. I got it all sealed up, and in less than 20 minutes I had 2 topped off scuba tanks now tethered so I can turn on one to do the initial fill, or lower pressure fills, and then close that valve and open the other to get a full 3000 or close to it fill when needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 19, 2023, 10:47:42 AM
James, thanks for the thought...
I haven't run the Yong Heng in a month or so, been using the Vevor exclusively and jut filling guns directly in the Red Shed. It might be time to get in the utility room and clean out/refill the 5 gallon water supply bucket and top off some tanks. The 5 gallon bucket has a lid on it so it don't get changed very often.
None of my tanks are real low because I haven't been using them either. But they could all use a slight topping off. The greater purpose wold be to just cycle the Yong Heng a few times. Pretty sure it's not due for an oil change, I'll check my run sheet log.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on February 19, 2023, 10:53:14 AM
yesterday i played a bit with the stormrider shot a couple strings pressed some slugs printed another AR grip for the bandit and spring guides with different preloads changed the reg now going to shot more strings

Quote from: Back_Roads on February 19, 2023, 10:37:34 AM
Been in plinker and tinker mode. Went over a few guns that I may want to grab and go with soon. Then realized it might be a good time to top off the 2 scuba tanks I depleted down to 2500 over  my days testing and top offs. Decided to put my tank T splitter back together, so I could top both tanks at once with my new Tuxing similar to Air venturis big unit in design and moisture control, after pressure testing and determining where the leaks were with my ultrasonic leak detector. I got it all sealed up, and in less than 20 minutes I had 2 topped off scuba tanks now tethered so I can turn on one to do the initial fill, or lower pressure fills, and then close that valve and open the other to get a full 3000 or close to it fill when needed.

which tuxing is that? they have a lot of different ones right
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 19, 2023, 11:14:03 AM
Quote from: Baco on February 19, 2023, 10:53:14 AM
yesterday i played a bit with the stormrider shot a couple strings pressed some slugs printed another AR grip for the bandit and spring guides with different preloads changed the reg now going to shot more strings

Quote from: Back_Roads on February 19, 2023, 10:37:34 AM
Been in plinker and tinker mode. Went over a few guns that I may want to grab and go with soon. Then realized it might be a good time to top off the 2 scuba tanks I depleted down to 2500 over  my days testing and top offs. Decided to put my tank T splitter back together, so I could top both tanks at once with my new Tuxing similar to Air venturis big unit in design and moisture control, after pressure testing and determining where the leaks were with my ultrasonic leak detector. I got it all sealed up, and in less than 20 minutes I had 2 topped off scuba tanks now tethered so I can turn on one to do the initial fill, or lower pressure fills, and then close that valve and open the other to get a full 3000 or close to it fill when needed.

which tuxing is that? they have a lot of different ones right

Wow I see they have added Think I had 4 similar to choose from. Here is what I have. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GLXP1SY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00? (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GLXP1SY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 19, 2023, 11:49:56 AM
One day I'll rebuild mine like that.. It's the MRodAir MKII AirMax Extreme.
Here is the thread of the first time I rebuilt it.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=159785.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=159785.0)

Come to think of it... I may have to drag that into the Red Shed from the mancave and make a project of it seeings how I got all this free time on my hands.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 19, 2023, 12:32:05 PM
I made a better Benji/Sheridan valve puller using 1/2" threaded rod and a big wing nut..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 19, 2023, 12:43:50 PM
I had a scare noticed a small oil puddle under my Tuxing, was the oil breather had loosened up, and just needed tightening,lost maybe a teaspoon. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 19, 2023, 12:59:12 PM
Tossed the MKII compressor up on what remains of the work bench in the bar/mancave. I looked it over and it appears that the only thing I robbed from it was the temp gauge. I had one in the parts drawer and stuck it on.
For ha has I plugged it in and hit the on switch. It came right to life and I could feel air coming out of the whip. I didn't have a water supply rigged so I shut it off before it could build any temp.
I think I'm going to run some water and see what I have. Maybe it just needed a break for a year or so... I know, wishful thinking.
IIRC when Don and Paul were here that day it wouldn't build more than 2k and we heard some strange noise coming from the lower.
I didn't hear any strange noise this time but I didn't have it under any pressure either.
I guess it just may be worth a look see.
Today will be a NASCAR/drinking kinda day... the MKII will have to wait until tomorrow.
Not that it's needed but it would be nice to have it back in service for filling tanks when needed. I could put the YH back in storage as back up for the Vevor.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 19, 2023, 02:56:39 PM
I am truly amazed...
I connected water and a dead head to the fill whip, set the auto shut off to 3k and cranked the old girl up. She ran right to 3k and shut off. I did it 3 more times.
Then I set the ASO to 4k and pressed play. Again shut off at 4k. 2 more times to 4k.
With a 1 gallon water supply and the temp went to 30c max and stayed.
No weird noises or nothing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 19, 2023, 03:11:44 PM
Quote from: avator on February 19, 2023, 02:56:39 PM
I am truly amazed...
I connected water and a dead head to the fill whip, set the auto shut off to 3k and cranked the old girl up. She ran right to 3k and shut off. I did it 3 more times.
Then I set the ASO to 4k and pressed play. Again shut off at 4k. 2 more times to 4k.
With a 1 gallon water supply and the temp went to 30c max and stayed.
No weird noises or nothing.
May have been new seal break in ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on February 19, 2023, 05:17:55 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 19, 2023, 11:14:03 AM
Quote from: Baco on February 19, 2023, 10:53:14 AM
yesterday i played a bit with the stormrider shot a couple strings pressed some slugs printed another AR grip for the bandit and spring guides with different preloads changed the reg now going to shot more strings

Quote from: Back_Roads on February 19, 2023, 10:37:34 AM
Been in plinker and tinker mode. Went over a few guns that I may want to grab and go with soon. Then realized it might be a good time to top off the 2 scuba tanks I depleted down to 2500 over  my days testing and top offs. Decided to put my tank T splitter back together, so I could top both tanks at once with my new Tuxing similar to Air venturis big unit in design and moisture control, after pressure testing and determining where the leaks were with my ultrasonic leak detector. I got it all sealed up, and in less than 20 minutes I had 2 topped off scuba tanks now tethered so I can turn on one to do the initial fill, or lower pressure fills, and then close that valve and open the other to get a full 3000 or close to it fill when needed.

which tuxing is that? they have a lot of different ones right

Wow I see they have added Think I had 4 similar to choose from. Here is what I have. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GLXP1SY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00? (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GLXP1SY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?)

That's a fancy compressor! I noticed the higher priced versions have some nice extras. The highest priced unit has built in water storage, but not sure if that's worth $600+
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on February 19, 2023, 06:22:44 PM
i know little about compressors and how reliable they are, tuxing seems to have local stock here sometimes of cheaper units, probably from returns etc
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 19, 2023, 10:05:16 PM
the more I read about compressors the more I think that PCPs are not for me.   :P       
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 19, 2023, 10:37:51 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on February 19, 2023, 10:05:16 PM
the more I read about compressors the more I think that PCPs are not for me.   :P     

A luddite like you probably not. That is coming from a certified knuckle dragger forced to cope with modern tech.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 19, 2023, 11:22:10 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on February 19, 2023, 10:05:16 PM
the more I read about compressors the more I think that PCPs are not for me.   :P     
Same here. Compressors are expensive and it seems they fail regularly and often prematurely.  And the expense and aggravation of having to carry tanks to refill in the field.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on February 19, 2023, 11:46:29 PM
Yall carry on with springers. 300fpe calls to me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 19, 2023, 11:51:30 PM
Then you must answer that call.

In all honesty, I'm really very content with my springers with no need nor desire to enter the dark side I'll just stay on the bright side.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 20, 2023, 06:53:00 AM
I'm glad I got into the PCP world before I retired and bought the guns and compressors I have now. I doubt I could do it with the fixed budget I'm on now.. well maybe I could but it would be a hard decision. These 4 compressor will last me a very long time and my choice of guns covers most styles and calibers. Rebuild kits and orings for all are relatively cheap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 20, 2023, 07:48:00 AM
I don't know why PCP airguns never appealed to me. I guess it could be because if I need a rifle with more fpe I have a full range of powder burners to choose from: pistols, revolvers, & rifles in both rimfire and centerfire. I have over 5,000 rounds of .22 lr and since I reload every centerfire I own I always have the custom load I need rather it be for a rodent, varmint or big game animal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 20, 2023, 01:29:32 PM
ALL airguns are fun to me.  Some more than others. 

The things I like about springers is the power they get with just one action when cocking the gun and the recoil that lets me know I'm doing something.

What is nice about PCP is how quiet they can be and being able to see the hole appear in the target. 

One thing I would always recommend to anyone is to buy quality no mater what power plant they choose.

I have 6 pcps guns with 4 of them that are regularly shot.  I still use a hand pump to charge them.  It's not a big deal to pump them up.  I just turn it into a part of the process to pump and load magazines.  A compressor is not needed but would make things easier for the moment but like most conveniences it comes with a $$$$

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on February 20, 2023, 03:04:31 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on February 19, 2023, 11:46:29 PM
Yall carry on with springers. 300fpe calls to me.

I've been having a ton of fun with 16 FPE shooting the17 cal JSB 10.03 KO's. However, I can bring out the Challenger when I want to make large holes in things! I haven't gotten it out of the case for a few months, but every time I shoot it I smile. Last time it came out a friend and my wife also shot with me and they were super impressed. The gun is quite heavy, but apparently no worse than a magnum springer. I need to set up a stand or blind this summer and start figuring out what I'm doing for deer season! I tried to haul it through the woods using a sling a few times and pretty much felt like I was hauling an m249, especially since I had my 1.6l bottle in my pack along with water and some tools. Not something I want to do again, unless maybe I'm camping out and can leave my pack behind while I stalk/scout. I want a proper PCP pistol for a "side arm" when carrying the big bore in case I come across other small game in season (grouse, hares, squirrels, etc.).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on February 20, 2023, 04:52:23 PM
I took a few shots on my attic range (about 10 feet).  After taking a look, I decided I needed to reinforce the backstop with a couple 2 X 4s.  The Stormrider .22 was just about to punch through in a couple of spots.  (I am glad I had not shot the Marauder .25!)
The reason I was shooting instead of looking at my computer is that our cable had been out since about 7 a.m.  It came back online about 10 minutes ago.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 21, 2023, 09:11:37 PM
Sunday I met the crew of AG here in Atlanta Metro Area.
I took my Gamo break barrel and they gave me the PCP Kool Aide...lol
Researching a harder hitting .22 PCP for squirrels and a .35 for Deer/hog/Turkey.
As much as I like the 2-7X32 Winchester for hunting I learned how helpful mil dots are for serious longer range airgunning.
Again hats off to all the senior members on the forum!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 21, 2023, 09:17:07 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 20, 2023, 07:48:00 AM
I don't know why PCP airguns never appealed to me. I guess it could be because if I need a rifle with more fpe I have a full range of powder burners to choose from: pistols, revolvers, & rifles in both rimfire and centerfire. I have over 5,000 rounds of .22 lr and since I reload every centerfire I own I always have the custom load I need rather it be for a rodent, varmint or big game animal.
Loading my own powder burner stuff too.  5% under max recipe is my sweet spot for accuracy.  I weigh all powder and projectiles and make 20 packs of the same projectile weight (like 55.2gr).  Looking forward to getting my first PCP and learning to tune.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on February 21, 2023, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 21, 2023, 09:11:37 PM
Sunday I met the crew of AG here in Atlanta Metro Area.
I took my Gamo break barrel and they gave me the PCP Kool Aide...lol
Researching a harder hitting .22 PCP for squirrels and a .35 for Deer/hog/Turkey.
As much as I like the 2-7X32 Winchester for hunting I learned how helpful mil dots are for serious longer range airgunning.
Again hats off to all the senior members on the forum!

What a cool way to learn about PCPs. For a light weight squirrel gun it's hard to go wrong with a Stormrider, but there are plenty of options for 20± FPE 22 cal PCPs
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 21, 2023, 09:37:53 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on February 21, 2023, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 21, 2023, 09:11:37 PM
Sunday I met the crew of AG here in Atlanta Metro Area.
I took my Gamo break barrel and they gave me the PCP Kool Aide...lol
Researching a harder hitting .22 PCP for squirrels and a .35 for Deer/hog/Turkey.
As much as I like the 2-7X32 Winchester for hunting I learned how helpful mil dots are for serious longer range airgunning.
Again hats off to all the senior members on the forum!

What a cool way to learn about PCPs. For a light weight squirrel gun it's hard to go wrong with a Stormrider, but there are plenty of options for 20± FPE 22 cal PCPs

Interesting the Gamo is about 14fpe and sighted in for 25 yards.  35 was tough with no mil dots, but I did hit the circle.  With the PCPs loaned to me I was squirrel head sized groups or smaller at 25, 35 and 50.
I was thinking 20-30fpr would be my goal and trying not to hit add to cart on the $289 refurbished Kral Puncher on Pyramid.  Also looked at the AEA Challenger Standard in 24" .22/.30 or .35 around $420 regulated.....The AEA .22 is hitting 70fpe....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on February 21, 2023, 10:07:24 PM
Found a box of pop up lens covers, and matched up to 3 of my scopes.  Fun night
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on February 22, 2023, 07:18:58 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 21, 2023, 09:37:53 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on February 21, 2023, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 21, 2023, 09:11:37 PM
Sunday I met the crew of AG here in Atlanta Metro Area.
I took my Gamo break barrel and they gave me the PCP Kool Aide...lol
Researching a harder hitting .22 PCP for squirrels and a .35 for Deer/hog/Turkey.
As much as I like the 2-7X32 Winchester for hunting I learned how helpful mil dots are for serious longer range airgunning.
Again hats off to all the senior members on the forum!

What a cool way to learn about PCPs. For a light weight squirrel gun it's hard to go wrong with a Stormrider, but there are plenty of options for 20± FPE 22 cal PCPs

Interesting the Gamo is about 14fpe and sighted in for 25 yards.  35 was tough with no mil dots, but I did hit the circle.  With the PCPs loaned to me I was squirrel head sized groups or smaller at 25, 35 and 50.
I was thinking 20-30fpr would be my goal and trying not to hit add to cart on the $289 refurbished Kral Puncher on Pyramid.  Also looked at the AEA Challenger Standard in 24" .22/.30 or .35 around $420 regulated.....The AEA .22 is hitting 70fpe....

The AEA Challenger in 25 will hit 70 FPE, but it's heavy and way more power than "necessary" for small game. I have a 75 FPE rifle, but it puts huge holes in squirrels. It's also a bit heavy so I prefer my carbines for small game. The Kral guns are nice as well. Like I said, TONS of options  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 22, 2023, 08:58:45 AM
 Discovered I misplaced my PP700sa, ??? been looking in all my trucks, trucks @ work, and all the garages and barns I have visited ???
 Good thing I just got another .177 Artemis air rifle to ease the anxiety.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 22, 2023, 09:16:41 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 22, 2023, 08:58:45 AM
Discovered I misplaced my PP700sa, ??? been looking in all my trucks, trucks @ work, and all the garages and barns I have visited ???
 Good thing I just got another .177 Artemis air rifle to ease the anxiety.  ;) ;D
You didn't sell or trade it did you? I looked a couple months for a gun I had sold. Ironically it was also an SPA gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 22, 2023, 09:27:52 AM
Quote from: avator on February 22, 2023, 09:16:41 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 22, 2023, 08:58:45 AM
Discovered I misplaced my PP700sa, ??? been looking in all my trucks, trucks @ work, and all the garages and barns I have visited ???
 Good thing I just got another .177 Artemis air rifle to ease the anxiety.  ;) ;D
You didn't sell or trade it did you? I looked a couple months for a gun I had sold. Ironically it was also an SPA gun.
Nope not even loaned out, good thing I do not have young children, I would forget where I left them ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 22, 2023, 09:33:56 AM
I think I'm going to plan and begin building a wooden rack for the MKII compressor. I had a couple of those drab green 5 gallon fuel tanks like the ones you see on the back of Jeeps. These are plastic. I think one would make a great slim water source on the side of the rack. The screw off top is large enough to drop the pump in and I can drill holes the right size for the tubes.
I plan on a place to strap a tank while filling. Maybe even a storage shelf for filters and oil. I have a 30amp 10' lighted extension cord and there is a 30amp 110 dedicated circuit in the Red Shed. It was for the large window ac unit.
I would like to put some sort of pull out tray for changing the oil.
I also have some square stepping stone pads to set it on to keep it off of the gravel floor.
I'm sure I have the scrap wood around here to build it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 22, 2023, 10:38:23 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 22, 2023, 08:58:45 AM
Discovered I misplaced my PP700sa, ??? been looking in all my trucks, trucks @ work, and all the garages and barns I have visited ???
 Good thing I just got another .177 Artemis air rifle to ease the anxiety.  ;) ;D
I found my PP700sa .177 :) I knew I had it in a case of sorts, but the one it was in , was the bag case thing that a Diana Casher kit comes in , sans the big chunk of foam, just have the foam padding, so the bag looked empty sitting on a shelf behind 2 Xisco Sentrys ... I even looked behind the freezer that this pic was just taken, as I keep it there to go shoot a pest quick when I am home at times. I am @ home ATM , decided to not drive what will end up being 2 hours of what a 1 1/2 hour round trip would normally take. Tomorrow I will go in and clean up snow storm Delilah's mess.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8803)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: singleshotcajun on February 22, 2023, 10:58:52 AM
Quote from: Kragman1 on February 21, 2023, 10:07:24 PM
Found a box of pop up lens covers, and matched up to 3 of my scopes.  Fun night

Just as good as finding a Twenty dollar bill in pants taken out of your closet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 22, 2023, 11:23:21 AM
I make my own wind flags out of surveyor's ribbon, aluminum duct tape, and a small piece of a plastic soda straw. They last a couple of years and I noticed a couple needed replacing. So I made five to have a few extras.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 22, 2023, 11:29:26 AM
I had several 5 gallon vessels down it the barn to choose from. I decided on a nice milk jug colored one (I can see the water level through it) with a folding handle. I had to modify the mouth just a bit with a Dremel to get the pump to squeeze into it by left plenty of meat for the lid to screw back on. I drill holes for the hoses then rinsed all the swarf out of it.
I had to get creative to get the pump hose on the pump and up through the drilled hole. I fed a section of weed eater line down the hole and out the mouth and fed the hose down the line and up through the hole. Hooked it to the pump and had just enough room in the mouth to wiggle the pump in. I connected it to the Vevor compressor for it's maiden voyage... works great. This will make a great water vessel for Big Red.
Betty Lou came into the Red Shed and asked why it smells strong of "Alabama creek water" in there?
Ummm... that's because these jugs were used for transport...    :o
I rather like the smell myself.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 22, 2023, 12:48:30 PM
 Creek Water Antifreeze  ;D 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 22, 2023, 03:06:55 PM
I want to patent that fragrance for room freshener...   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 22, 2023, 03:29:31 PM
Small spray bottles and some labels and you will have a business!  Watch out Duck Dynasty 💥💥
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 22, 2023, 03:41:18 PM
Made an offer Sunday for a vintage target pistol I do not need but have wanted a long time.. She's a sweet one.  :-*
 I fear my pistol shooting skills are in my past, but I still keep trying.
I have been checking daily to see if it is excepted but may not know until Saturday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 22, 2023, 03:46:39 PM
Oh yeah, while down in the barn today I found 2 1/2 gallons of exterior latex paint in a 5 gallon bucket. I unscrewed the lid and it looks good to go. I'll add a couple gallons of water to it to thin it enough to run through my paint sprayer and paint my 1' x 3' x 2mm high strength steel blank targets. It's left over from when they painted the Red Shed.
'Hits" will show up nicely on the targets. Those bright colored yard sale sticker from Walmart with show up good too.
Have you priced exterior latex lately?  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on February 22, 2023, 06:12:12 PM
Saw a Squirrel in the tree near the feeder, thought maybe I'd put some holes in him, since the season is open for a couple more days, but then I thought I'll give him a reprieve, I was still half asleep and my nearest air gun was on the other side of the house.... ;D, I went back to bed instead... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 22, 2023, 09:19:07 PM
Messin with a crosman trigger, got it down to a crisp one stage pound.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on February 24, 2023, 12:09:58 AM
nothing but i remembered the talk about compressors today when this guy posted a video of his blown Yong Heng ( forgot to plug something)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 24, 2023, 06:58:44 AM
Yep, He didn't remove the shipping plug and replace it with the vent filter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 24, 2023, 10:58:08 AM
I ordered two scopes then woke up anxious and reduced the order to one while convincing myself I was saving money by doing so [chuckling].
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 24, 2023, 06:48:39 PM
Left work 15 minutes early and avoided Friday Atlanta rush hour traffic.  Got the newly shipped 1322 out with 5 tins of different ammo, set up the pellet trap and chrono in the back yard to baseline the 10 pump fps on the 1322 and "find the best pellet" for that pistol.
Lessons/observations..
1.  I can't shoot my way out of a paper bag with iron sights
2.  I can't hit anything with a pistol unless I lean up against something stable like the edge of the house.
3.  The front sight is fuzzy on my second day of disposable one day contacts.
4.  I will be spending $50 for the steel breech for my sub $40 pistol...lol, so I can mount old man optics
5.  My chrono can not pick up a .22 pellet in overcast cloudy light conditions.
6.  I like the bolt and chambering on the 1322 better than the Gamo break barrel.
7.  Five pumps is more than enough for the length of my tiny lot backyard and even 7 pumps is "backyard friendly"
8.  Plinking is addictive fun who cares about fps and baselines...lol
9.  Whenever I'm off work and plan something fun it rains...

Yes I have come inside to surf the internet and restrain myself from hitting "order" on a steel breech..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 25, 2023, 09:36:48 AM
 Drilling out the rear peep hole makes the factory sights usable, that or flip to the notch side. Buck Rail makes optics mounts for the 13xx pistols etc. If you want a stock for it I have one I will never use, just pay shipping. ???
https://www.crosman.com/product/crosman-shoulder-stock (https://www.crosman.com/product/crosman-shoulder-stock)
https://buck-rail.com/product/crosman-scope-mount/ (https://buck-rail.com/product/crosman-scope-mount/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on February 25, 2023, 09:45:06 AM
Headed to the post office soon to pick up some AG parts. Will be going back next weekend for a new barrel and bottle reg. After the errands I'll be installing my 9ci bottle on the Bandito, checking zero, and heading into the woods to hunt for snowshoe hares.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on February 25, 2023, 05:50:48 PM
Removed the William peep sight from my Diana 34 rifle and mounted my new BSA 3x9 AO scope.  Hopefully, if it doesn't rain tomorrow I'll sight it in. Caliber is .177.  Just hope the scope holds up. For a low end scope the optics seem just fine and the mounts look very good.  Today was a fine air gun day! Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on February 25, 2023, 06:16:59 PM
Added a target holder for 8-1/2X11 sheet targets to my target gallery. And then tested it out of course. Those paper rats never knew what hit them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on February 25, 2023, 07:22:05 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on February 25, 2023, 09:45:06 AM
Headed to the post office soon to pick up some AG parts. Will be going back next weekend for a new barrel and bottle reg. After the errands I'll be installing my 9ci bottle on the Bandito, checking zero, and heading into the woods to hunt for snowshoe hares.

The zero was different, but not a big deal when I had five magazines per fill to figure it out. Took a walk in the woods to look for some hares after establishing zero, but only saw one squirrel after three hours of walking! Since I didn't see any game I did plink some cans and wine corks. These JSB 10.03 KO slugs are my new favorite and I can see myself stocking up on quite a few of these!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on February 25, 2023, 08:13:49 PM
Made a Brass hammer weight for an FX Streamline.
It's 6.5 grn heavier then stock.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8804)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on February 25, 2023, 10:17:37 PM
Filled a couple slow leakers and topped off the big bottle. Hopefully it's nice tomorrow. I plan on shooting the hp max and test some new slugs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 25, 2023, 10:46:44 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 25, 2023, 09:36:48 AM
Drilling out the rear peep hole makes the factory sights usable, that or flip to the notch side. Buck Rail makes optics mounts for the 13xx pistols etc. If you want a stock for it I have one I will never use, just pay shipping. ???
https://www.crosman.com/product/crosman-shoulder-stock (https://www.crosman.com/product/crosman-shoulder-stock)
https://buck-rail.com/product/crosman-scope-mount/ (https://buck-rail.com/product/crosman-scope-mount/)
WOW, I continue to be blown away by the come learn and join us attitude of all the senior members on the GTA.  PM me your paypal info or mailing address for a money order and just let me know shipping to 30189.
I like the scope adapter from Buck Rail, but am going down the mods rabbit hole and the steel breech will be first...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 25, 2023, 11:36:25 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 25, 2023, 09:36:48 AM
Drilling out the rear peep hole makes the factory sights usable, that or flip to the notch side. Buck Rail makes optics mounts for the 13xx pistols etc. If you want a stock for it I have one I will never use, just pay shipping. ???
https://www.crosman.com/product/crosman-shoulder-stock (https://www.crosman.com/product/crosman-shoulder-stock)
https://buck-rail.com/product/crosman-scope-mount/ (https://buck-rail.com/product/crosman-scope-mount/)
After I thought it through I ordered the BR scope mount the Bushnell TRS25 will be happy to have a new home..many thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 26, 2023, 12:40:39 AM
I hung 5 new soup cans out back in the trees. They were at 40, 45, 50, and two at 60 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 26, 2023, 01:35:27 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 26, 2023, 12:40:39 AM
I hung 5 new soup cans out back in the trees. They were at 40, 45, 50, and two at 60 yards.

Sounds like some fun free reactive targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 26, 2023, 02:43:49 PM
My son spent the weekend with us and wanted to so some shooting.   He wanted to shoot PBs.   I've been trying to get him interested in AGs for a few  years without much success.  His work will keep him in a city where PBs will be difficult to own.  But AGs are always shootable at home where ever you live.   Maybe a high power, semi-auto PCP would get his attention but that could be illegal in NYC.  I'll keep trying to get the AG interest going.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on February 26, 2023, 02:56:54 PM
I put on a Bipod and Mount from AirGun Detectives on my Gamo Wildcat Whisper.
Purchased a Benjamin Discovery .22 from the Classifieds.
C'mon Spring !!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 26, 2023, 03:49:10 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 26, 2023, 01:35:27 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on February 26, 2023, 12:40:39 AM
I hung 5 new soup cans out back in the trees. They were at 40, 45, 50, and two at 60 yards.

Sounds like some fun free reactive targets.
Oh they are. I forgot just how much fun. Reminded me of my childhood.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on February 27, 2023, 12:59:13 PM
I changed out both my 25 and 30 yard spinner spoons.  The old ones were too shot up and had become too dull to see with my peep sighted rifles. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on February 27, 2023, 05:10:09 PM
Mounted my new Hawke mini red dot sight on my Diana Chaser carbine.  Fits the Chaser as if it was made for it. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 27, 2023, 09:32:28 PM
Stomped around in the woods with the Gamo after work.
Sat on "the sitting rock" and solved all the world's problems...
Discharged one pellet safely before packing up.
Noted 2 miles of walking from OnX app.
Made plans for tomorrow aka the last day of squirrel season here in Georgia
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 27, 2023, 09:34:32 PM
Quote from: BanjomanMI76 on February 26, 2023, 02:56:54 PM
I put on a Bipod and Mount from AirGun Detectives on my Gamo Wildcat Whisper.
Purchased a Benjamin Discovery .22 from the Classifieds.
C'mon Spring !!!
I own a Wildcat Whisper as well how does the BiPod attatch?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on February 28, 2023, 08:01:46 AM
Forgot to take pictures but I went for a walk in the fresh snow yesterday morning on the hunt for snowshoe hares. Didn't see a single set of fresh hare tracks, but I did come home with two pine squirrels, which the pups greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on February 28, 2023, 06:00:16 PM
Finally had some quality time with the Herc bully. Mounted the scope and installed the moderator on it. Waiting on a mold and gun case for it. Did dig out one mold that might make some ammo for it. Hopefully it's not raining in the morning, I can get that started.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 28, 2023, 10:03:18 PM
Stomped around in the woods with my new WMA AG hunting buddy as an excuse to "test drive" a new to me AEA Challenger in .30.  We struck an accord and will have some wings and trading Friday (I'll have to post on the what did you receive thread...lol).
I like the power, the bolt action and the accuracy.  It is heavier than the Gamo synthetic break barrel, but 8 times the knock down power and 3 times the range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 01, 2023, 09:08:40 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 28, 2023, 10:03:18 PM
Stomped around in the woods with my new WMA AG hunting buddy as an excuse to "test drive" a new to me AEA Challenger in .30.  We struck an accord and will have some wings and trading Friday (I'll have to post on the what did you receive thread...lol).
I like the power, the bolt action and the accuracy.  It is heavier than the Gamo synthetic break barrel, but 8 times the knock down power and 3 times the range.
One thing I plan to add to my AEA .30 Challenger,  is a sling, last fall I carried the gun for a couple miles, end of the hunt, I was a bit shaky when it came to aim and discharge the round I had chambered, from the fatigue.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 01, 2023, 11:26:29 AM
I've been enjoying shooting tin cans at 50 - 60 yrd with my R7 .177 and Hw50 .22.  But what I don't like is have to change the cans out.  I decided to cut some 4" length pieces off of a old cyclone fence corner post.  The post diameter in almost the same as a soup can diameter.  I cut five pieces, drilled two holes in the top edge across from each other. I've painted some orange and some yellow. I also cut some 4" pieces off of a smaller diameter cyclone fence line post.  I'm curious how they're going to sound.  I'll be hanging them 6'   off the ground at 45, 50, 55, & 60 yards. Using tie wire and paracord to hang them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 01, 2023, 11:35:01 AM
Ran Betty Lou's gun that I have been tinkering on for the past couple days over the chrono this morning. It's all done now and awaiting her approval.
I think I will wander around the property and look for things to make targets out of.. I know I have a couple old dinner type bells and probably plenty of other stuff.
I need to set up the paint sprayer and paint a bunch of those steel blanks. We'll see.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 01, 2023, 12:32:55 PM
How quickly plans change..
I received a little care package in the mail this morning from Mike at MRodAir.
In it was enough parts and seals to rebuild the top end of both cylinders on my AirMax Extreme MKII compressor.... twice.
Looks like I know what I'll be doing after breakfast.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on March 01, 2023, 12:43:02 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on March 01, 2023, 11:26:29 AM
I've been enjoying shooting tin cans at 50 - 60 yrd with my R7 .177 and Hw50 .22.  But what I don't like is have to change the cans out.  I decided to cut some 4" length pieces off of a old cyclone fence corner post.  The post diameter in almost the same as a soup can diameter.  I cut five pieces, drilled two holes in the top edge across from each other. I've painted some orange and some yellow. I also cut some 4" pieces off of a smaller diameter cyclone fence line post.  I'm curious how they're going to sound.  I'll be hanging them 6'   off the ground at 45, 50, 55, & 60 yards. Using tie wire and paracord to hang them.

Hmmm... I've got some old t-shaped clothesline posts on my property I've been thinking of taking down. I may take one down and cut up the round tube for targets myself. I think those would maie a nice addition to my shooting gallery.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on March 01, 2023, 05:11:34 PM
I began composing a For Sale ad for my Diana 34.  It's time to start thinning the herd.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 01, 2023, 05:13:50 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on March 01, 2023, 05:11:34 PM
I began composing a For Sale ad for my Diana 34.  It's time to start thinning the herd.
Good luck Greg.. I hope it's a good experience for you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 01, 2023, 07:26:51 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 01, 2023, 09:08:40 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 28, 2023, 10:03:18 PM
Stomped around in the woods with my new WMA AG hunting buddy as an excuse to "test drive" a new to me AEA Challenger in .30.  We struck an accord and will have some wings and trading Friday (I'll have to post on the what did you receive thread...lol).
I like the power, the bolt action and the accuracy.  It is heavier than the Gamo synthetic break barrel, but 8 times the knock down power and 3 times the range.
One thing I plan to add to my AEA .30 Challenger,  is a sling, last fall I carried the gun for a couple miles, end of the hunt, I was a bit shaky when it came to aim and discharge the round I had chambered, from the fatigue.
So Steve led with ... "Let's let you carry this thing around on our hike and see how you feel about it."  We only did three miles and this time along road/trail/path.  It wasn't heavy enough to discourage me, but the truck sure looked good the last 500 yards...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 01, 2023, 08:13:44 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on March 01, 2023, 07:26:51 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 01, 2023, 09:08:40 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 28, 2023, 10:03:18 PM
Stomped around in the woods with my new WMA AG hunting buddy as an excuse to "test drive" a new to me AEA Challenger in .30.  We struck an accord and will have some wings and trading Friday (I'll have to post on the what did you receive thread...lol).
I like the power, the bolt action and the accuracy.  It is heavier than the Gamo synthetic break barrel, but 8 times the knock down power and 3 times the range.
One thing I plan to add to my AEA .30 Challenger,  is a sling, last fall I carried the gun for a couple miles, end of the hunt, I was a bit shaky when it came to aim and discharge the round I had chambered, from the fatigue.
So Steve led with ... "Let's let you carry this thing around on our hike and see how you feel about it."  We only did three miles and this time along road/trail/path.  It wasn't heavy enough to discourage me, but the truck sure looked good the last 500 yards...lol

My 457 Challenger 'pup is some obnoxious 15-ish lbs with optics and a sling. I carried it through the woods once and not something I would like to do again. This deer season I'm going to put up a ladder stand and wait for the deer rather than haul it around all day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 02, 2023, 02:30:38 AM
I thought about shooting an air rifle today.  Does that count? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 02, 2023, 07:19:42 AM
Quote from: bReTt on March 02, 2023, 02:30:38 AM
I thought about shooting an air rifle today.  Does that count? 

now that you posted about it , you have done 2 things ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 02, 2023, 12:55:45 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 02, 2023, 07:19:42 AM
Quote from: bReTt on March 02, 2023, 02:30:38 AM
I thought about shooting an air rifle today.  Does that count? 

now that you posted about it , you have done 2 things ;)
👍🏼👍🏼😆😎
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 02, 2023, 01:01:29 PM
I'm looking for a bell target.  Anyone know of where I can get a nice quality one?


I am setting up my shop to be able to have some entertaining activities in it (pool table, darts, bell target) and adding a bell target sounds like just the right game to have indoors at a short distance.  I have a FWB300S that I'm considering swapping out the scope for the original diopter sights and I have a Daisy 953 (currently leaking) that wears diopter sights.  Those would be great bell target rifles I think.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on March 02, 2023, 03:17:52 PM
Watched a video on taking apart a Crosman 2240.  Good show.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 02, 2023, 03:25:09 PM
Quote from: bReTt on March 02, 2023, 01:01:29 PM
I'm looking for a bell target.  Anyone know of where I can get a nice quality one?


I am setting up my shop to be able to have some entertaining activities in it (pool table, darts, bell target) and adding a bell target sounds like just the right game to have indoors at a short distance.  I have a FWB300S that I'm considering swapping out the scope for the original diopter sights and I have a Daisy 953 (currently leaking) that wears diopter sights.  Those would be great bell target rifles I think.

You're a pretty handy guy... Try checking here.
http://www.belltarget.com/use-full-downloads.php (http://www.belltarget.com/use-full-downloads.php)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 02, 2023, 05:43:02 PM
I declared today a snow day and tuned the Bandito and put a wood stock on the Stormrider

The Bandito is slinging JSB 10.03 KO slugs at 925 FPS.
The Stormrider is tuned for 675 FPS with Crosman 14.3

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 02, 2023, 05:46:40 PM
Watched some Night vision Rat hunting videos, always makes me feel good and bad at the same time, feels good watching Rats get shot by air rifle, feels bad I'm not the one doing it..... :o :o :o ;D, oh well, I get to dodge tornados tonight ??? ??? ??? ;D got the shelter all de-spidered and ready, harbor freight weed torch works great for that... ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 02, 2023, 07:19:26 PM
 I was going to shoot more HOSP, with the .177 PP700sa, but ended up empty from a search for an Artemis fill probe, only a Hatsan probe in my bottle bag, and no probes in my portable compressor bag. I now deem the Artemis probe the 10mm wrench of fill probes, many guns use them, never to be found when needed  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 02, 2023, 07:51:39 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 02, 2023, 03:25:09 PM
Quote from: bReTt on March 02, 2023, 01:01:29 PM
I'm looking for a bell target.  Anyone know of where I can get a nice quality one?


I am setting up my shop to be able to have some entertaining activities in it (pool table, darts, bell target) and adding a bell target sounds like just the right game to have indoors at a short distance.  I have a FWB300S that I'm considering swapping out the scope for the original diopter sights and I have a Daisy 953 (currently leaking) that wears diopter sights.  Those would be great bell target rifles I think.

You're a pretty handy guy... Try checking here.
http://www.belltarget.com/use-full-downloads.php (http://www.belltarget.com/use-full-downloads.php)
Thank you Scott.  I have been there before.  More effort then I want to take on.  I’m more inclined to purchase one ready to shoot.  I would like to build my own but my spare time is close to nil these days.  I have to go to work just to get a break… 😱😆
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 03, 2023, 09:18:19 AM
I've running the heck out of my rebuilt Vevor compressor lately filling guns in the Red Shed. The Yong Heng has been kept on the bench in the utility room of the house. I bought it new through Walmart and purchased the 3 year extended warranty. I wanted to take advantage of that warranty and used it to fill tanks... not alot but I did use it. I'm maybe 2 years into that warranty and the little YH has more than proven itself as worthy.
Now that Big Red (MRodAir MKII AirMax Extreme) is back up and running after a recent rebuild. It can be used for filling those tanks when needed.
I think I'm going to swap out the YH and the Vevor. Give the Vevor a break and use the YH for the daily task of direct gun filling. The Vevor can sit in the utility room and serve as a back up.
I have kits to rebuild any of them if needed so long as it's not a major breakdown.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 03, 2023, 04:32:02 PM
Small game season ends March 5th.  I'm spending as much time as possible in the woods for the next two days.  I took my .25 caliber mod 125 out to a spot in the Morrison Hammock wilderness area and plunked my stool down behind a screen of palmettos where I could watch a hundred yards or so stretch of creek flood plane. There's a big downed Beech tree that spans the creek and makes a crossing for all sorts of wild life.  No luck today but it was still a beautiful morning in the woods.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on March 04, 2023, 09:01:34 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 02, 2023, 07:19:26 PM
I was going to shoot more HOSP, with the .177 PP700sa, but ended up empty from a search for an Artemis fill probe, only a Hatsan probe in my bottle bag, and no probes in my portable compressor bag. I now deem the Artemis probe the 10mm wrench of fill probes, many guns use them, never to be found when needed  ;D

one of these should work for the thin tubes

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005002983892571.html?

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000816792482.html?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on March 04, 2023, 09:21:40 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 23, 2023, 05:51:35 AM
Finally… finished up the ground work for my 0-100 meter range. I should’ve taken a “before” picture, it was a mess. But, I haven’t really been serious about using this until now, I’m pretty pumped. Those frames will hold 24”x36” plywood or any size gong I feel like, on chains…  ;D

That's nice, John. I'm envious!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 04, 2023, 09:21:59 AM
Quote from: Baco on March 04, 2023, 09:01:34 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 02, 2023, 07:19:26 PM
I was going to shoot more HOSP, with the .177 PP700sa, but ended up empty from a search for an Artemis fill probe, only a Hatsan probe in my bottle bag, and no probes in my portable compressor bag. I now deem the Artemis probe the 10mm wrench of fill probes, many guns use them, never to be found when needed  ;D

one of these should work for the thin tubes

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005002983892571.html?

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000816792482.html?
I have a couple spares I bought from AAF, and have stuck one in the gun with a dust cap there to stay ;)  I topped off the pp700, with my New Warrior portable compressor, I must have been thinking along with Bill's thinking , and decided leaving the compressor at work in my shop was a good idea as that is where I use it the most, and have a 2L bottle in the truck for in the field top offs.
 So with the fresh charge on the pp700 I was only able to get a few shots off, and confirmed kills on some aerosol cans that had gone bad, the 3/4 full spray foam can was even too gory to post in the hunting gate ;) :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cosmic on March 04, 2023, 12:01:45 PM
Added a Air Marksman backbone rail to my FX Impact .30..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 04, 2023, 02:34:59 PM
My Umarex Notos came in yesterday, did a good cleaning and dialed in the trigger, shot a few pellets across the Chrony and got 781 fps average with 14.3 Crosman HP's, put a UTG 4-16x44 compact scope I had laying around with some medium height scope rings on it, perfect height, now I'm going to sight it in out in the backyard, going to mainly use the Crosman's but I have some JSB 14's and 15's too, hopefully one or all will group really well.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 04, 2023, 02:57:17 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 04, 2023, 02:34:59 PM
My Umarex Notos came in yesterday, did a good cleaning and dialed in the trigger, shot a few pellets across the Chrony and got 781 fps average with 14.3 Crosman HP's, put a UTG 4-16x44 compact scope I had laying around with some medium height scope rings on it, perfect height, now I'm going to sight it in out in the backyard, going to mainly use the Crosman's but I have some JSB 14's and 15's too, hopefully one or all will group really well.  ;)

Does the moderator come off? Is it much shorter with it removed?

Really liking the look, I could use that for the ATV.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 04, 2023, 05:39:00 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on March 04, 2023, 02:57:17 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 04, 2023, 02:34:59 PM
My Umarex Notos came in yesterday, did a good cleaning and dialed in the trigger, shot a few pellets across the Chrony and got 781 fps average with 14.3 Crosman HP's, put a UTG 4-16x44 compact scope I had laying around with some medium height scope rings on it, perfect height, now I'm going to sight it in out in the backyard, going to mainly use the Crosman's but I have some JSB 14's and 15's too, hopefully one or all will group really well.  ;)

Does the moderator come off? Is it much shorter with it removed?

Really liking the look, I could use that for the ATV.
Hey David, the moderator is plastic and it looks to be bonded to the Barrel or the shroud, not sure unless I tear it apart, it's pretty short, with the stock un-extended it's 31-1/4", with the stock extended it's 34", or you could use it in Pistol mode, I would definitely recommend this gun, it's really accurate and it's got good power, for ranges up to 60 yards it would out perform a Prod anyday, I just sighted mine in and it Loves Crosman Hollow points, and I got LOTS of Crosman Hollow points..... ;D ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on March 04, 2023, 11:06:27 PM
I mounted a Williams rear peep sight on my new HW30S and sighted it in.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 05, 2023, 04:03:13 AM
Worked a 16hr shift at work, came home, shaved, showered and now I'm surfing the web in bed just having a bit of time still conscious at home before sleep.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 05, 2023, 07:55:11 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 02, 2023, 08:07:19 AM
Not today, but this has been something I have been looking forward to using for quite some time. A couple weeks ago I smoothed out the 0-100 meter target area. The other day I laid blocks to mark 25 to 100 meters
I just noticed this. That's a great setup. I can only shoot out to 60 yards off my padio, that is on flat land. I can shoot 100 yrds to my left but it's on an adjacent hillside, still in the yard I cut.
I, like Bill, have my yardage markers at ground level so I can mow over them. And I also stay stationary and move targets. My yardage markers are placed at 5 ys intervals starting at 20 yds out to 60 yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 06, 2023, 10:34:29 AM
Went to Walmart at 6am and bought a 40 pack of Crosman co2 cartridges, got out of there for less than $20 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 06, 2023, 10:42:22 AM
I still have a couple 40ct boxes left from when they were $12.
I have several C02 guns but I just don't shoot them as much as other platforms.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Wayne52 on March 06, 2023, 10:58:36 AM
Bill I use a lot of them in the winter because I don't get out in the woods that often.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 06, 2023, 11:16:11 AM
I hear ya Wayne... Not sure why I don't shoot C02 much. We have an extended C02 season down here.
I think I fell deeply into that PCP pit.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on March 06, 2023, 11:22:40 AM
I shot my Hw95 and Hw30s today
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on March 06, 2023, 04:28:45 PM
I've cleaned the barrel from my new 1377.

I have never ever seen such a dirty barrel from a new airgun  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 06, 2023, 04:44:15 PM
Put some peanuts out for the Squirrels. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BandanaT on March 06, 2023, 04:55:47 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 02, 2023, 08:07:19 AM
Not today, but this has been something I have been looking forward to using for quite some time. A couple weeks ago I smoothed out the 0-100 meter target area. The other day I laid blocks to mark 25 to 100 meters

This is how you can tell it is spring time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BandanaT on March 06, 2023, 04:56:45 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 06, 2023, 04:44:15 PM
Put some peanuts out for the Squirrels. ;)

Savage baiting
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ev-in-az on March 06, 2023, 05:10:06 PM
Mounted a new UTG 3-12 X 40 AO scope on my Walther Terrus .22.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on March 06, 2023, 06:25:12 PM
A few things, including packing for my weekend trip to my buddy's where I'll give the Akela a 100yd go for the first time. Seneca 16.2gr and all the .177 NSAs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on March 07, 2023, 04:43:36 PM
I installed a new trigger and an adjustable trigger spring in my Crosman 2240 and after working on the spring the trigger turned out just to my liking.   Shot it a few times and all went well,  Too cool and windy for outdoor fun today.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 07, 2023, 09:08:22 PM
Got home from work with enough light to sight in the red dot on the Project 1322 Crossman.  Mine did not like the HN18's.  I think they are too heavy.  Of course at 6p it was just sunsetting enough for the chrono to once again not read a .218 caliber pellet :-(
I list the mods progress on the 13xx mods thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 07, 2023, 09:11:22 PM
Quote from: triggerfest on March 06, 2023, 04:28:45 PM
I've cleaned the barrel from my new 1377.

I have never ever seen such a dirty barrel from a new airgun  ???

When I do my complete disassembly on the 1322 I will clean the barrel and debur/polish the air tube....gotta order a few things first....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TheBeardedGunsmith on March 07, 2023, 10:18:47 PM
Finally scoped and laser sighted my homemade 1115fpe 50 caliber.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 07, 2023, 11:13:05 PM
Quote from: TheBeardedGunsmith on March 07, 2023, 10:18:47 PM
Finally scoped and laser sighted my homemade 1115fpe 50 caliber.
You gotta start a thread now that you can post pictures.

Well I touched up the bluing on a couple of pumpers.  Then I got down on my hands and knees so I could run the magnetic wand under the work bench.  Found the missing roll pin, a drift, and assorted cotterpins, screws, and nuts. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 08, 2023, 08:12:23 AM
Quote from: TheBeardedGunsmith on March 07, 2023, 10:18:47 PM
Finally scoped and laser sighted my homemade 1115fpe 50 caliber.

We all want to see this thing! That's crazy power for HPA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on March 08, 2023, 08:29:09 AM
I'm trying to decide which to shoot today.   R7, Hw50, R9, or Hw97k
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 08, 2023, 08:30:31 AM
As of right now I have my .177 short barreled Crosman 362 on the shooting bench. I'll probably get Betty Lou's longer barreled .177 362 out as well.
Boss and I are just hangin' in the Red Shed this nice cool morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 08, 2023, 10:06:20 AM
Getting all the casting stuff rounded up to make some ammo for the herd, I have 2 molds that are brand new never been smoked, today is the day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 08, 2023, 11:35:43 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on March 08, 2023, 08:29:09 AM
I'm trying to decide which to shoot today.   R7, Hw50, R9, or Hw97k
I'm voting R9 🦾
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 08, 2023, 01:14:56 PM
replaced a stripped screw from my RTI Preist 2/Prophet 2, the allen head stripped out and was difficult to remove, a little tapping on it with a small hammer got it to come out and I put a new screw in.
 Thank god for screw kits.... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on March 08, 2023, 07:35:22 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on March 08, 2023, 08:29:09 AM
I'm trying to decide which to shoot today.   R7, Hw50, R9, or Hw97k

I vote for hw50
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 09, 2023, 01:03:04 PM
ordered 2 scopes
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on March 09, 2023, 04:44:58 PM
I shortened the trigger spring on my 2240 today and was able to adjust the tension to where the trigger is good.   I had added the adjustable spring set up and new polished trigger.  Since it's been a rainy cool day only shooting was for testing.  I also went to my shoot shack and pulled out my Hatsan model 95 SAS .22 springer.   I believe I got it new back in about 2015 and haven't shot it since until I did a few test shots today.   I'm using a Beeman (Williams) peep rear sight on the Hatsan and it seems to work just fine.  Now for a day of fair weather to really check the rifle out.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 11, 2023, 09:43:47 AM
Sitting here deciding what to do today...
Nothing airgun related yesterday so I have the urge to make up for it today.
When I cleaned out and opened up the side of the Red Shed for shooting, I put out a 35 - 40 yd. backstop (I haven't actually measured, just stepped it off). I think today I will put in something closer... 25yds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 11, 2023, 10:15:39 AM
Quote from: avator on March 11, 2023, 09:43:47 AM
Sitting here deciding what to do today...
Nothing airgun related yesterday so I have the urge to make up for it today.
When I cleaned out and opened up the side of the Red Shed for shooting, I put out a 35 - 40 yd. backstop (I haven't actually measured, just stepped it off). I think today I will put in something closer... 25yds.

Yep, same problem here this morning, my lower 48 has made the decision of no more yard work for a day or two. The weather is clear and the humidity is down which will be great for casting ammo. I need to round up all the air gun stuff and keep in one location, I kinda have it several locations in the house and shop. Just taking the day as it comes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 11, 2023, 11:17:18 AM
Nothing yet.  Maybe it should be R9 22 cal day today? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 11, 2023, 11:45:51 AM
Well, so far I've rounded up some 1" pvc pipe and fittings. Betty Lou and I are going to see if we can put together some kinda target stand.,,, or something of the like.   Basically just hangin' out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on March 11, 2023, 01:51:21 PM
Quote from: bReTt on March 11, 2023, 11:17:18 AM
Nothing yet.  Maybe it should be R9 22 cal day today?
That's really nice there,  Brett!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Arch_E on March 11, 2023, 04:19:47 PM
Had a friend over to shoot several of my air rifles. He's on the cusp of buying his first. ATM, he plans to buy the Gamo Bone Collector in 22. Cost of the Weihrauchs apparently swayed him to buy a less expensive entry airgun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 11, 2023, 04:23:11 PM
Well, I got one 1" pvc pipe target rack made until Betty Lou changed the plan.
It began with a simple "Hunny, do you remember that you said you would pull the old Direct TV dish and pole out of the ground?". That wasn't too bad, I hooked a log chain to t Titan and didn't stop until it was down behind the barn.
But as a drove back up to the house she already had every thing off the front deck and was adding water to a large bucket of Mean Green and Awesome. So guess where I been for the past 3 1/2 hours?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 11, 2023, 06:52:11 PM
Tried to remember the basics.... ::)

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=206632.msg156426587 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=206632.msg156426587)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on March 11, 2023, 08:00:51 PM
I unpacked 24 tins of 22 caliber FTTs. Tomorrow order some 177s
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 11, 2023, 08:15:16 PM
Did a lot of testing with the Bandito V2 and some plinking with the Stormrider. I'm pretty happy with both guns and really enjoy shooting both of them. One of these days I'll get out the Eagle Claw and do some 50 yard shooting, but I am having too much fun shooting within 30 yards at wine corks and empty TP tubes. I need to write up a full thread about the Bandito V2, it just turned out great. A little before and after on the Bandito.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 11, 2023, 08:25:56 PM
Took the .22 DAR G3 out today and really dug into it. I pulled it all apart, removed the regulator, hammer spring, poppet, preload spring, trigger group and went through it all as well as clean the barrel down to bare steel.

I took my time and went slow, it took a little over 8 hours with breaks, a little Advil and a few cuppas, to get it all back together, airing it up, bleeding it off, adjusting the reg and so on.

I ended with 693 fps with NSA 27.2gr slugs, 1030 fps with 14.3 CPHP's, both at full hammer spring lockup. 2-1/2 turns out, I ended with 850 fps with CPHP's and a much decreased POI but I still need to tweak the speed to get hole in hole accuracy. It's close but I want it just a little better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 12, 2023, 01:37:38 PM
A couple pics of that PVC pipe target stand the Betty Lou and I put together yesterday form stuff laying around in the barn.
I need to pick up a few more fittings at the hardware... The bottom cross bar has a piece of bailing wire running through it, I need to replace that with a couple "T" fittings. Othe items can be hung from the lower cross bar... lots of options.
It's raining today so I won't get a chance to try it out because the card stock targets will get wet.
Sooo I'm going to add a couple more 'T' fittings at the top to extend it up... to that I will bend and attach a piece of tin roofing to shed the rain off.
We also found a nylon bag that one of those folding yard chairs came in. The target stand will all break down and fit into that bag.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 12, 2023, 04:18:16 PM
 Only looked at GTA  so far...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 12, 2023, 05:19:55 PM
Took apart and reassembled my Crosman 130 in anticipation of receiving a reseal kit.    Seems simple so far.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 12, 2023, 05:27:42 PM
I examined a pellet I found in the squirrel I killed yesterday. 
Nope, not the pellet that killed it.  The kill shot went in the ribs and exited the shoulder on the opposite side.  This pellet was in a hind leg just under the skin - no other visible damage to the squirrel.  The pellet is a .25 caliber Diabolo and was relatively undamaged.  I assume it is one of my pellets because I am the only one known to hunt there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 12, 2023, 08:08:03 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 12, 2023, 05:27:42 PM
I examined a pellet I found in the squirrel I killed yesterday. 
Nope, not the pellet that killed it.  The kill shot went in the ribs and exited the shoulder on the opposite side.  This pellet was in a hind leg just under the skin - no other visible damage to the squirrel.  The pellet is a .25 caliber Diabolo and was relatively undamaged.  I assume it is one of my pellets because I am the only one known to hunt there.

They are incredibly tough animals.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 13, 2023, 10:28:08 PM
Disassembled the 1322 to get ready for power upgrades.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 13, 2023, 10:31:36 PM
After I closed up the Red Shed for the evening I began gathering up all my Daisy 880 type airguns. It's been months since we've shot any of them.. we used to play shooting games with them for hours and hours. I think it's time to rekindle that love.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 14, 2023, 08:05:37 AM
Speaking of the Daisy 880, I noticed something that I really never considered...
Of all the 880 class guns we own, only one is of the plastic fantastic type... and that one is the black silver anniversary edition. In all fairness, I did jack up the radiator caps on an 881 and a Ted Williams 799 and slide new plastic 880 guts under them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 14, 2023, 07:18:21 PM
A while back I bought an FWB 124 from a fellow member that needed love.
I cleaned it and the barrel was brown so I addressed that enough to be "presentable"...
Well today I have a muzzle brake coming from "Spiralgoove" and wanted it all to look nice.
Degresed the "brown" toned barrel with acetone, the gave it 3 blue coats of Brownells "oxpho-blue".. rubbing with 0000 steel wool between each coat. Followed up with oil and WOW!
Back to semi FWB quality deep black!
I think it is ready.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 14, 2023, 08:03:09 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 14, 2023, 07:18:21 PM
A while back I bought an FWB 124 from a fellow member that needed love.
I cleaned it and the barrel was brown so I addressed that enough to be "presentable"...
Well today I have a muzzle brake coming from "Spiralgoove" and wanted it all to look nice.
Degresed the "brown" toned barrel with acetone, the gave it 3 blue coats of Brownells "oxpho-blue".. rubbing with 0000 steel wool between each coat. Followed up with oil and WOW!
Back to semi FWB quality deep black!
I think it is ready.
That came out really nice Scott 👌🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 14, 2023, 08:09:48 PM
That barrel does look great.   I gotta remember the product name.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 14, 2023, 08:33:53 PM
Took some better pictures for my avatar.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 14, 2023, 08:37:33 PM
Classic pic Carter.
I think I'll let Boss hold that tin of pellets for another week then I'll post a new one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 14, 2023, 09:14:33 PM
Quote from: bReTt on March 14, 2023, 08:03:09 PM

That came out really nice Scott 👌🏼
Thank you Brett... The lighter tone towards the breech is a reflection from the light, not thin blueing like it looks in the photo.
It is even deepness the entire length!

buellm2: I have had very good results with it on guns I can't post here  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on March 14, 2023, 11:08:21 PM
Well, last Friday I drove down to Bay Point to try my hand at indoor 10m again with my FWB601.
There were three Asian girls there who whipped my XXX.
They shot well, too.😂
Seriously I couldn’t hit anything and several times I had two pellets in a target that was only supposed to have one.
Duckfish suggested I try indoor with my HW35.
I use the HW35 for Silly Wet..
He was right.
Even with the front post (I do have an aperture for the front sight) I was putting them in the 9/10 ring all day.
Standing up and wobbling..
I am thinking I need to trade the 601 for a brand new Diana 54 Air King Pro which I have been reading so much about.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 15, 2023, 12:14:22 AM
Stopped at Harbor Freight on the way home and picked up a nice set of Diamond dremel tools (the pack is small enough for memsahib not to notice).
Ported the valve on the project 1322 and slowly increased the transfer port from about .145ish  to .1610 and decided to stop there.  Wrapped steel wool around a dowel and spun it through the air tube.  Got White Lithium Grease in my Wallyworld cart for tomorrow so I should be reassembled by the weekend....maybe
Many thanks to the Skyler McConahy article!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 15, 2023, 04:45:38 PM
I installed new seals and spring on my 1960s Daisy Quick Skill.  The old parts were originals and I put many 10s of thousands of pellets through it as a bored child living out in the country.   It was a remarkably easy repair .   The hardest part was making a tool to compress the spring.   It shoots a lot harder than it did pre-rebuild but still does not seem to be as powerful as I remember it from the 60s.   Although the power did seem to go up a little after a few dozen shots.  Maybe it needs to break-in?  Anyways I'm excited to get that old BB gun back in action after about 50 years of dust collecting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 15, 2023, 09:19:25 PM
Cast some lead out of my new .457 slug mold.
NOE 458-244-FN-CA4 that I bought 3 cavity.
Followed the instructions to the letter and it paid off!
80 slugs from reclaimed pellet trap lead.
Mirror gloss...The "black square" in the pellet on my hand is the reflection from my phone!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 15, 2023, 09:21:43 PM
Lookin good to me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 15, 2023, 09:22:48 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 15, 2023, 09:19:25 PM
Cast some lead out of my new .457 slug mold.
NOE 458-244-FN-CA4 that I bought 3 cavity.
Followed the instructions to the letter and it paid off!
80 slugs from reclaimed pellet trap lead.

I get few rejects out of that mold when my melt is at the right temp. It's such an easy mold to cast with, I'm envious of your pinless mold.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 15, 2023, 09:25:59 PM
She was a little cold at first...
But as the casting went on things got super easy!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 15, 2023, 09:28:36 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on March 15, 2023, 12:14:22 AM
Stopped at Harbor Freight on the way home and picked up a nice set of Diamond dremel tools (the pack is small enough for memsahib not to notice).
Ported the valve on the project 1322 and slowly increased the transfer port from about .145ish  to .1610 and decided to stop there.  Wrapped steel wool around a dowel and spun it through the air tube.  Got White Lithium Grease in my Wallyworld cart for tomorrow so I should be reassembled by the weekend....maybe
Many thanks to the Skyler McConahy article!
Found my Lithium Grease in a box my air compressor blow out gun nozzle was not in...hmmm.  IOA and blew out the ported valve with compressed air and cleaned. Reassembled everything with Pellgun oil.  I can say the trigger is incredible and smooth like I like it.  Pumped 20 times and felt no resistance to speak of.  Pulled the trigger and got nothing.  Preliminary observations I can hear air escaping as I pump the lever.  Could be the Valve O Rings or the transfer port... >:( :'(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 15, 2023, 09:29:09 PM
... not at all what I had planned to do airgun related... that's for sure.
Betty Lou got up later than normal, but that's ok, she deserves to do what makes her happy just like me. But that got a late start getting the bulk grocery run done. Time we got back, put everything away it was after 1:00 pm.
On the way to the Red Shed I noticed the PP800 on top of the gun safe. I picked it up and headed out. I spent the next hour trying to find the misplaced fill probe. Then I search the web unsuccessfully for a replacement. Finally found one and it's in the mail. By then Betty Lou had dinner about ready.
Totally frustrated I just closed down the Red Shed and came in the house.
The plan was to continue revisiting Daisy 880 guns.  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 15, 2023, 10:24:29 PM
This past Monday i had a new "kid" start in my department...about 28ish...
 Now that we have gotten to know each other.. he is a big time PB shooter.
 Since then he has noticed I was on GTA at lunch...
"What's with these air guns? I hear they are not just BB guns"

Oh my LORD.... I spent the next hour trying to explain.
Poor kid was "drinking from the Fire Hose". ::)

"But why would someone spend that kind of money for an 'air gun'?" he asked.

I have loaded the AA S400 SL and my HW98 in the truck ....tomorrow I will blow his mind!
Muh-ha-Hah!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 15, 2023, 10:40:13 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 15, 2023, 10:24:29 PM
This past Monday i had a new "kid" start in my department...about 28ish...
 Now that we have gotten to know each other.. he is a big time PB shooter.
 Since then he has noticed I was on GTA at lunch...
"What's with these air guns? I hear they are not just BB guns"

Oh my LORD.... I spent the next hour trying to explain.
Poor kid was "drinking from the Fire Hose". ::)

"But why would someone spend that kind of money for an 'air gun'?" he asked.

I have loaded the AA S400 SL and my HW98 in the truck ....tomorrow I will blow his mind!
Muh-ha-Hah!
Go get 'em Scott! 💥
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 15, 2023, 10:42:04 PM
Yeah... better hold off on the Texan for now... wouldn't want to push him off the cliff.... yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 15, 2023, 10:57:56 PM
Quote from: avator on March 15, 2023, 10:42:04 PM
Yeah... better hold off on the Texan for now... wouldn't want to push him off the cliff.... yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 16, 2023, 12:17:47 AM
Quote from: Insanity on March 15, 2023, 10:57:56 PM
Quote from: avator on March 15, 2023, 10:42:04 PM
Yeah... better hold off on the Texan for now... wouldn't want to push him off the cliff.... yet.
Tell him he can win a big bore and gear on GTA Scott ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Dennis G on March 16, 2023, 12:24:03 AM
Shot Diana 48 and Diana 36 to run the PG3 kits through the ringer( John Thomas tunes) we were busting dime size spinners at 50 and powdering sidewalk chalk at 60. HN 14.66 were the clear winner in the 48 and the .177 mod 36 loved HN baracuda  FTs in 9.57 grain. We had a responsible sip of bourbon and talked about shot cycles, triggers,parallax, etched reticles,  sought after models, models we own and the usual banter of 52 year men who haven’t grown out of airguns. I am blessed to have a buddy who lives close and is as passionate about all things airgun as I am.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 16, 2023, 12:26:49 AM
Quote from: Dennis G on March 16, 2023, 12:24:03 AM
Shot Diana 48 and Diana 36 to run the PG3 kits through the ringer( John Thomas tunes) we were busting dime size spinners at 50 and powdering sidewalk chalk at 60. HN 14.66 were the clear winner in the 48 and the .177 mod 36 loved HN baracuda  FTs in 9.57 grain. We had a responsible sip of bourbon and talked about shot cycles, triggers,parallax, etched reticles,  sought after models, models we own and the usual banter of 52 year men who haven’t grown out of airguns. I am blessed to have a buddy who lives close and is as passionate about all things airgun as I am.
Sounds like a fantastic time Dennis!  💥 🎯
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 16, 2023, 11:31:21 AM
So far..
Bought a compressor and listed a gun for sale in the GTA classifieds.
Who knows what I'll get into after breakfast but I assure you, it will be airgun related.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 16, 2023, 09:00:39 PM
Those slugs look phenomenal Scott. Also way to go getting your new guy into airguns. I didn't have to work today so I swapped scopes around. Aea hp max now has a Utg 3x12x44 compact, aea m50 has the vector optics 10x and I threw a Bushnell AR 3x9x40 sfao on my 30 cal std challenger. I also went and got a Bushnell laser boresight at Scheels.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 17, 2023, 08:56:33 PM
Not just bupkiss

Diddley bupkiss! :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 17, 2023, 10:42:43 PM
Brought out the Stormrider and Bandito for some 10m score cards. I was impressed by both guns and had a lot of fun. It would have been a perfect day but the Stormrider decided to not hold air in the fill check valve. I wish there were some kind of block for the end of the tube with a male foster and manometer that's not aimed out the front.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 18, 2023, 01:14:59 PM
Well not really Air gun related but it is my Stomach related, Brisket just went into the Smoker, and will be ready by dinner time..... ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 18, 2023, 02:38:22 PM
Looks like it has potential Kevin... post the results here!
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=131255.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=131255.0)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on March 18, 2023, 03:37:53 PM
I took my leaking Benjamin Discovery to High Pressure Pneumatics this morning to have it resealed. It was a little treacherous heading up north, black ice. Nice to meet Tom at the only shop in Michigan that works exclusively on airguns. I salivated over some of the higher end rifles he sells and looked over a new JTS pump. Tom stated that out of 12 he has sold that only came up on one clunker FWIW. I did buy some Polymag pellets in .177 and .22 and was told the Disco might be ready in about a week after testing and a 48 hour leak test.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 18, 2023, 03:45:17 PM
Got home with the GX-CS3 (Xisico) compressor and headed for the Red Shed. This is one of the ones that was converted from grease to oil from FDAR.
Plugged it up and put a dead head into the foster fitting. Set the autostop at 3500 and pushed play.
Very surprised at how quiet it is. My OrcAir 12/110v is much louder.
It ran right up to the set point and shut off. Bled it off and repeated. Same results.
Looks like a keeper.  ;)
Gonna get a bite to eat then top off a couple guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on March 18, 2023, 03:47:08 PM
Quote from: avator on March 18, 2023, 03:45:17 PM
Got home with the GX-CS3 (Xisico) compressor and headed for the Red Shed. This is one of the ones that was converted from grease to oil from FDAR.
Plugged it up and put a dead head into the foster fitting. Set the autostop at 3500 and pushed play.
Very surprised at how quiet it is. My OrcAir 12/110v is much louder.
It ran right up to the set point and shut off. Bled it off and repeated. Same results.
Looks like a keeper.  ;)
Gonna get a bite to eat then top off a couple guns.


Are you collecting compressors, Bill sir?

 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 18, 2023, 03:50:12 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on March 18, 2023, 03:47:08 PM
Quote from: avator on March 18, 2023, 03:45:17 PM
Got home with the GX-CS3 (Xisico) compressor and headed for the Red Shed. This is one of the ones that was converted from grease to oil from FDAR.
Plugged it up and put a dead head into the foster fitting. Set the autostop at 3500 and pushed play.
Very surprised at how quiet it is. My OrcAir 12/110v is much louder.
It ran right up to the set point and shut off. Bled it off and repeated. Same results.
Looks like a keeper.  ;)
Gonna get a bite to eat then top off a couple guns.


Are you collecting compressors, Bill sir?

 ;D
Well yeah... Betty Lou said no more airguns...   ;D

Actually, I have a couple locals getting real interested in PCP. I may offer them a package deal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 18, 2023, 07:02:55 PM
I made a new Reactive Target on accident.....

what's left of the Brisket I was smoking.... :o :o :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 18, 2023, 07:14:03 PM
 It has a nice smoke ring,  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 18, 2023, 07:15:55 PM
I was thinking the same thing... you don't get a char like that everyday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 18, 2023, 07:17:11 PM
Took the Diana 48 out on the front porch and fired 3 rounds out of it to compare to the beast hatsan 125. Holy moly, so much nicer than the 125. I think I need to cock the 125 and leave it sitting for a couple of weeks. It's the spring version so I think it'll weakin the spring a bunch. I know,stop being a lazy but and take it apart and maybe remove a couple of coils.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 18, 2023, 07:43:18 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 18, 2023, 07:02:55 PM
I made a new Reactive Target on accident.....

what's left of the Brisket I was smoking.... :o :o :o
Oh no!  Seriously?  That’s real bad….
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 18, 2023, 11:49:56 PM
Well we have All done that to a piece of meat at least once.  :(

I finally got around to adjusting the pump head space on my Sears model 126 19300.  I did some measuring and found the stroke was about 1/8” short.  So I loosened the lock nut and carefully lengthened the piston shaft by about two turns.  I tested it again and it seems to be just about perfect.  I pumped the gun up several times and and dry fired it.  It is much stronger now.  Looking forward to running some pellets over the chronograph if the weather is good tomorrow.  I’ve done quite a bit of work refinishing the stock on this gun and finding the best pellet for it and it is one hole accurate at thirty yards with 17.6gr Norma GTFT.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 19, 2023, 12:08:46 AM
Wow, nice day today.  Tomorrows weather of 36F will be even better.

This afternoon I did a bunch of shooting and sighting in with 5 rifles.

I went out into the snow to put up some targets.

I set them up at 25 yards, 30 yards 35 yards and 40 yards.

1. I mounted a 4x by 32 scope, changed a trigger adjustment screw and sighted in the 25cal Hatsan Striker at 25 yards.

2. I mounted a one piece scope mount for the 3-12x40 AO Mil Dot scope on the 22cal Crosman Summit Ranger and sighted that one in at 30 yards.

3. I mounted a different scope mount for the 3-9x40 AO Mil Dot scope on the 22cal Diamondback and sighted that rifle in at 35 yards.

4. I shot the 22cal Umarex Surge Max Elite and sighted it in at 40 yards.

5. I shot the 22cal Crosman Redtail and set that one up for 40 yards

I was shooting outside on my backyard patio.
I was 5 yards back from where I normally shoot, the wood piles are at 40 yards from that position.
The 40 yard target was placed between the the two wood piles.
I shot standing with the rifles braced on my basement walkout door's frame.
All the 22cal rifles were shooting Crosman Destroyers.
The 25cal Hatsan Striker was shooting Senica/Eunjun pointed pellets.


Best Wishes - Tom


Todays weather.

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Visibility   10.00 mi
Wind Chill   13°F (-11°C)
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikeyb on March 19, 2023, 05:41:46 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on March 18, 2023, 07:17:11 PM
Took the Diana 48 out on the front porch and fired 3 rounds out of it to compare to the beast hatsan 125. Holy moly, so much nicer than the 125. I think I need to cock the 125 and leave it sitting for a couple of weeks. It's the spring version so I think it'll weakin the spring a bunch. I know,stop being a lazy but and take it apart and maybe remove a couple of coils.

Wait! Don't cut coils yet! PM me your address and I'll send you one of my diy spring guides. All i ask in return is an honest review of your results... good or bad. :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 19, 2023, 05:49:43 PM
 I showed my BIL my BB gun collection, was fun to watch him, it was like I was taking him on a tour of a nuclear waste dump W/O PPE LMBO  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 19, 2023, 06:44:18 PM
Quote from: mikeyb on March 19, 2023, 05:41:46 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on March 18, 2023, 07:17:11 PM
Took the Diana 48 out on the front porch and fired 3 rounds out of it to compare to the beast hatsan 125. Holy moly, so much nicer than the 125. I think I need to cock the 125 and leave it sitting for a couple of weeks. It's the spring version so I think it'll weakin the spring a bunch. I know,stop being a lazy but and take it apart and maybe remove a couple of coils.

Wait! Don't cut coils yet! PM me your address and I'll send you one of my diy spring guides. All i ask in return is an honest review of your results... good or bad. :-)
One of reasons I want to cut some coils is to slow it down a little and maybe make it a 1 arm cocker. I'm sure installing a longer spring guide would tame it a bunch. The way it is right now I have to either shot the jsb 10.03 grain knockouts or hn 11.57 silver points.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 19, 2023, 09:11:48 PM
Having finished restoring and tuning my first model Crosman 1400 I decided to start on the third model 1400.  It's a strong shooter with one of the original stickers on the pump tube.  But unfortunately it isn't terribly accurate.  In fact its accuracy is terrible.  I've run about twenty different pellets through it without any luck.  It's a late production model and those had some issues with bad barrels.  My first third  model 1400 that I got back in 1978 had a dud barrel but I was too inexperienced to realize it.  I know a few tricks now for reviving a bad barrel so I think I'll try those first.  Today was a deep cleaning of the barrel.  Then I did an inspection of the bore with a pencil light.  I pushed a pellet through from muzzle to breach and felt no rough spots.  The pellet looked a bit chewed on though.  Don't know if that was my method of loading it or the muzzle crown.  I'm going to polish the bore and the crown tomorrow and see if that helps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 19, 2023, 10:35:32 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 19, 2023, 09:11:48 PM
Having finished restoring and tuning my first model Crosman 1400 I decided to start on the third model 1400.  It's a strong shooter with one of the original stickers on the pump tube.  But unfortunately it isn't terribly accurate.  In fact its accuracy is terrible.  I've run about twenty different pellets through it without any luck.  It's a late production model and those had some issues with bad barrels.  My first third  model 1400 that I got back in 1978 had a dud barrel but I was too inexperienced to realize it.  I know a few tricks now for reviving a bad barrel so I think I'll try those first.  Today was a deep cleaning of the barrel.  Then I did an inspection of the bore with a pencil light.  I pushed a pellet through from muzzle to breach and felt no rough spots.  The pellet looked a bit chewed on though.  Don't know if that was my method of loading it or the muzzle crown.  I'm going to polish the bore and the crown tomorrow and see if that helps.

There's a first variant up for auction in a couple days not far from me.   I had considered bidding on it as it's in pretty nice shape and it will probably go for cheap although I'm not sure what I would do with it.   What are the best features that makes these desirable?   For me curiosity is major factor particularly if I can get my money back if/when I lose interest.   https://live.amoskeagauction.com/m/lot-details/index/catalog/99/lot/64964?url=%2Fm%2Fmy-items%2Fall%3Fpage%3D2
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 19, 2023, 11:03:17 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on March 19, 2023, 10:35:32 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 19, 2023, 09:11:48 PM
Having finished restoring and tuning my first model Crosman 1400 I decided to start on the third model 1400.  It's a strong shooter with one of the original stickers on the pump tube.  But unfortunately it isn't terribly accurate.  In fact its accuracy is terrible.  I've run about twenty different pellets through it without any luck.  It's a late production model and those had some issues with bad barrels.  My first third  model 1400 that I got back in 1978 had a dud barrel but I was too inexperienced to realize it.  I know a few tricks now for reviving a bad barrel so I think I'll try those first.  Today was a deep cleaning of the barrel.  Then I did an inspection of the bore with a pencil light.  I pushed a pellet through from muzzle to breach and felt no rough spots.  The pellet looked a bit chewed on though.  Don't know if that was my method of loading it or the muzzle crown.  I'm going to polish the bore and the crown tomorrow and see if that helps.

There's a first variant up for auction in a couple days not far from me.   I had considered bidding on it as it's in pretty nice shape and it will probably go for cheap although I'm not sure what I would do with it.   What are the best features that makes these desirable?   For me curiosity is major factor particularly if I can get my money back if/when I lose interest.   https://live.amoskeagauction.com/m/lot-details/index/catalog/99/lot/64964?url=%2Fm%2Fmy-items%2Fall%3Fpage%3D2
My attachment to that particular model is purely nostalgic.  They have their idiosyncrasies including a weird blow open valve, an odd trigger, a tendency to balk fire, and they are not as powerful as a contemporary Benjamin or Sheridan.
On the plus side I prefer the styling to the Benijis’ and the Dans’, they are arguably shorter and handier too.  They are Crosman’s so they bear a lot of similarities to the LEGO guns. They can be wickedly accurate.  I have two that are 30 yard squirrel killers.  Both of those guns can top 14 fpe at eight pumps if I use heavier pellets.  My Sears Roebuck model came with a dovetail for a scope on the breach which I consider the gun’s only real advantage over say a Benjamin 392.

They aren’t as collectible as Benjis’ and Dans’.   Yet.  But the prices are going up.  Mike Baker had a very nice 1st model advertised just recently.  Very reasonably priced.  I thought about buying it but my Sears version fills that spot in my collection already.

That’s my favorite 1400 in my avatar.  Stumpy is a 2nd model that has had a scope rail added.  It pushes 15.9gr Norma GTFT to 631 fps with eight pumps for 14.01 fpe.  Makes little bitty groups at thirty yards. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 20, 2023, 01:18:45 AM
I shot my 22cal Walther Talon Magnum and monkeyed around with scopes and scope rings the re-sighted it all back in.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 21, 2023, 04:27:14 PM
Finally, me and my range finder were in the same place at the same time...  ;D
I'm not sure how many times I sat down at the shooting bench in the Red Shed and wondered how close I was to stepping off the 35yd. backstop I was when I set it up. But everytime I thought about it the range finder was in the gun safe in the house and me doing my best in trying to meet with Betty Lou's assessment as being a lazy old fart, I didn't go in to get it. That just happens to be a much longer trip than the beer fridge.
I was off by 1 yd. The backstop reads 34yds out on the range finder.
BTW... the beer fridge is 2 yds...  ;D
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 21, 2023, 04:47:15 PM
I did some shooting with the 25cal Hatsan 125TH.

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 21, 2023, 06:03:01 PM
What Hatsan?  I didn't see any Hatsan??   ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 21, 2023, 07:01:04 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 21, 2023, 06:03:01 PM
What Hatsan?  I didn't see any Hatsan??   ;) ;D ;D

Mike, that's because it wasn't a picture in squirrel hunting post !  ;D

Here is a Squirrel hunting picture with the 25cal Hatsan 125TH. ( with the squirrel edited out.... for the Air Gun Gate of course )  ;)


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 21, 2023, 09:04:02 PM
Ahh, yes!  There is that beautiful rifle. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 21, 2023, 09:18:17 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 21, 2023, 09:04:02 PM
Ahh, yes!  There is that beautiful rifle.

Mike, I did some shooting with it today too. That rifle looks nice and hunts and shoots as good as it looks.
Here is the link if you wish to see it. > https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=206893.msg156430258#msg156430258 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=206893.msg156430258#msg156430258)


While I was out today, I spotted a Red Shouldered Hawk that has taken up residence somewhere close by. > https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=206526.msg156424735#msg156424735 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=206526.msg156424735#msg156424735)


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 21, 2023, 09:19:09 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 21, 2023, 06:03:01 PM
What Hatsan?  I didn't see any Hatsan??   ;) ;D ;D

All I see is a grey pad and an open window.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 22, 2023, 09:25:44 AM
Quote from: Insanity on March 21, 2023, 09:19:09 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 21, 2023, 06:03:01 PM
What Hatsan?  I didn't see any Hatsan??   ;) ;D ;D

All I see is a grey pad and an open window.
Zactly!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 22, 2023, 10:34:22 AM
Just waiting on thee mailgirl to deliver a scope then I'm gonna shoot some C02 guns today... temp is supposed to be 80.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 22, 2023, 12:26:14 PM
Took the cheap CP scope off the Brocock Bantam .25 and installed the new Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40, oh yeah much better, sighted it in at 25 yards, dead on laser groups with JSB MKll's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2023, 04:10:10 PM
Quote from: avator on March 22, 2023, 10:34:22 AM
temp is supposed to be 80.

YOU DAWG!
Today's high was a balmy 42f.. felt like Spring is around the corner...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on March 22, 2023, 04:34:18 PM
When I first brought home my 3rd 106, I promptly install a new cup and got her shooting but she wouldn’t hold air overnite. Finished the reseal today. Its a few fps shy of my other 2 but just as accurate.

The 105 and 106 pistols are my favorites! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on March 22, 2023, 04:55:21 PM
Spent a wonderful three hours shooting eight air guns while setting on my front porch!  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TennX on March 22, 2023, 06:18:25 PM
    Tried out my new bench setup…wish I had more than 30yards….seems almost cheating…using a scope…my 1994 397 with peep and TKO was the most fun…good luck
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2023, 07:17:27 PM
Quote from: threesuns on March 22, 2023, 04:34:18 PM
When I first brought home my 3rd 106, I promptly install a new cup and got her shooting but she wouldn’t hold air overnite. Finished the reseal today. Its a few fps shy of my other 2 but just as accurate.

The 105 and 106 pistols are my favorites!

What kind of FPS are you getting on your 105'?.
I resealed mine, and it is accurate but seems weak... but then old pistols are known for that.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on March 22, 2023, 08:30:33 PM
My 105 sends 7.87 JSBs at 8 pumps down range at 380-390fps. I have not been inside that one.

Of my 3 106 pistols, an interesting observation, is the earliest manufactured pistol is the hottest and easily hits 350-360fps with 14.3s.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 22, 2023, 08:38:18 PM
 I began voiding the warranty on my new Jet1 .25  ;D made up an adapter to fit the oversized male foster, aired up to 3000, loaded some of mt NOE home cast 60 gr pellets, Yes ! they fit the mag  8)
 took aim at an old dvd player @ 7 yard and put a hole in it. Ready for some crony work. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 22, 2023, 08:44:01 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 22, 2023, 08:38:18 PM
I began voiding the warranty on my new Jet1 .25  ;D made up an adapter to fit the oversized male foster, aired up to 3000, loaded some of mt NOE home cast 60 gr pellets, Yes ! they fit the mag  8)
 took aim at an old dvd player @ 7 yard and put a hole in it. Ready for some crony work.

I like how I got 20 shots out of mine today with 25gn JSB I had on hand. How bad did that 60gn drop because I had to raise my rear sight all the way up to get on the bull at 15 feet. It has room to turn up and down but it dont look easy. I suppose I will need to get to casting up some ammo in 25 for it soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 22, 2023, 09:58:26 PM
  I think I mistyped, the pellet is about 34gr, 4" Low and left was my 7 yd, first shot, seems like 3000 psi may be the up hill part of the power curve and 4-5 shots into that is where ii was screaming.
 did a few more at 10yd as I adjusted up, I may be getting close to max up, but I went to carbine mode, and was going to see if that is the better sight to use past 7yd. ???
https://noebulletmolds.com/site/shop/bullet-moulds/251/250-34-rf-br3-magnum-pellet/250-34-rf-br3-rg2-cavity-hb-magnum-hunter-pellet/
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 22, 2023, 10:12:22 PM
I might try the carbine sight, I won't use the stock, it might give some more height. I will say that the first 3 4 shots hit low at max fill I think the hammer strike is not enough to get full dwell at that psi. At probably 3000 is where I started to hit higher up on the target POA and POI started to match. I have a dot sight coming so it might not be an issue once its mounted.

Also the MAG is a royal pain to load and mess with the SST is clumsy but still better than having pellets fallout as im loading it. Can a guy just load a mag with out having to have a collage degree in contortion.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 23, 2023, 08:36:07 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 22, 2023, 04:10:10 PM
Quote from: avator on March 22, 2023, 10:34:22 AM
temp is supposed to be 80.

YOU DAWG!
Today's high was a balmy 42f.. felt like Spring is around the corner...  ;)
Well, you're gonna hate this then, supposed to be upper 80's and sunny for the next 2 days..  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 23, 2023, 11:32:53 AM
Today, I am trying to wait patiently for all the real estate agents to do what they need to do so I can close on my house in the woods that I hope to use part of for my tentative airgun shop.

As Tom Petty can be quoted as saying, "The waiting is the hardest part."

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 23, 2023, 12:19:59 PM
Did a little rearanging of the shooting bench in the Red Shed to be a little more shooter friendly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 23, 2023, 10:49:05 PM
I sat and looked at my Sears Roebuck model 126 19300 and thought about how this was the air rifle I wanted more than any other when I was a teenager.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 23, 2023, 11:50:45 PM
Quote from: avator on March 23, 2023, 12:19:59 PM
Did a little rearanging of the shooting bench in the Red Shed to be a little more shooter friendly.

LOVE that shed, Bill.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2023, 08:56:17 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on March 23, 2023, 11:50:45 PM
Quote from: avator on March 23, 2023, 12:19:59 PM
Did a little rearanging of the shooting bench in the Red Shed to be a little more shooter friendly.

LOVE that shed, Bill.  :D
Yeah, hard to believe that it sat idle stuffed side to side and top to bottom with junk for several years. What a waste it was.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 24, 2023, 11:15:25 AM
It's a bit too windy for shooting, but I do need to unload the airguns and compressor from my truck from shooting with some friends last weekend. That's airgun related I suppose. I also need to refill my bottle and guns. The weather this weekend is not favorable for hunting, but I am thinking about going into the woods tomorrow morning for hares since the season ends next week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 24, 2023, 11:59:22 AM
Took the moderator off my 3d printer and looked at it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2023, 12:18:13 PM
So far I aired up our 4 2k guns with the little Xisico CS3 compressor They are on the shooting bench and at the ready just in case Betty Lou wants to whoop my butt again in some shooting games..    :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 24, 2023, 01:20:26 PM
Quote from: avator on March 24, 2023, 12:18:13 PM
So far I aired up our 4 2k guns with the little Xisico CS3 compressor They are on the shooting bench and at the ready just in case Betty Lou wants to whoop my butt again in some shooting games..    :o
Nice set up Bill!  Looks comfortable.   I hope BL puts the hurting' on ya 🦾🎯
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2023, 01:25:03 PM
Quote from: bReTt on March 24, 2023, 01:20:26 PM
Quote from: avator on March 24, 2023, 12:18:13 PM
So far I aired up our 4 2k guns with the little Xisico CS3 compressor They are on the shooting bench and at the ready just in case Betty Lou wants to whoop my butt again in some shooting games..    :o
Nice set up Bill!  Looks comfortable.   I hope BL puts the hurting' on ya 🦾🎯
Thanks Brett... she usually does.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2023, 01:30:09 PM
Got the airgun work bench area back into shape after the past couple days of gun tinkering.
I realized that I had way too much stuffed slammed on the peg board above that bench so I went though it and reduced it to the essentials. The rest went into the designated drawers in the 2 roller boxes. Life will be much simpler for the next project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2023, 03:52:28 PM
I installed a new security system to the Red Shed Shootin' Shack.




WAIT.... WHAT ? !!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 24, 2023, 05:18:29 PM
Quote from: avator on March 24, 2023, 03:52:28 PM
I installed a new security system to the Red Shed Shootin' Shack.




WAIT.... WHAT ? !!

I like the spray paint on the old tire leaning on the Red Shed....everything is color co-ordinated....Nice Touch There Bill !  ;D


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on March 24, 2023, 05:20:11 PM
I resealed a Crosman 2200 v.1 Chrome rifle, repaired the wiggly buttstock and cleaned up all the metal.
Turned out to be a nice gun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on March 24, 2023, 05:24:23 PM
Quote from: avator on March 24, 2023, 12:18:13 PM
So far I aired up our 4 2k guns with the little Xisico CS3 compressor They are on the shooting bench and at the ready just in case Betty Lou wants to whoop my butt again in some shooting games..    :o
When She's getting ready to shoot? Remind her of the "Deer Incident" You and I had.
That should throw her Game off!
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2023, 05:44:14 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 24, 2023, 05:18:29 PM
Quote from: avator on March 24, 2023, 03:52:28 PM
I installed a new security system to the Red Shed Shootin' Shack.




WAIT.... WHAT ? !!

I like the spray paint on the old tire leaning on the Red Shed....everything is color co-ordinated....Nice Touch There Bill !  ;D
That tire has probably been leaning there since the original paint was applied to that shed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 24, 2023, 06:48:57 PM
I got a new office.
Came with a folding "display board".
Already marked off 5M. ;)

Pics to follow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 24, 2023, 09:08:06 PM
Quote from: avator on March 24, 2023, 05:44:14 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on March 24, 2023, 05:18:29 PM
Quote from: avator on March 24, 2023, 03:52:28 PM
I installed a new security system to the Red Shed Shootin' Shack.




WAIT.... WHAT ? !!

I like the spray paint on the old tire leaning on the Red Shed....everything is color co-ordinated....Nice Touch There Bill !  ;D
That tire has probably been leaning there since the original paint was applied to that shed.

It's Still a Nice Touch !   Very Rural.

It's just like many places up here in Minnesota. There are places like that in the little town that I live in.

The guy across the street has a horse draen 3 bottom plow at his front door. I would take a picture but it is buried under snow right now

There is a guy in Glenwood Minnesota that goes around collecting unused outhouses. He calls his place Pottyville
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 24, 2023, 09:41:23 PM
Walked two miles after work to change my SD Card on the WMA and found a new route to explore that has some steep terrain.  Got home and looked at two Pigs the trail camera captured.  Here in Georgia Boar are fair game during spring Turkey Season.  After TV time with memsahib I will shuffle some scopes around in anticipation of Saturday or Sunday indoor gun range to sight in without wind...Researched the Niksan Tacto and AEA HP SS on the pellet shop website
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 24, 2023, 10:35:18 PM
 Planned a Coyote hunt for Sunday, last one was snowed out  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 24, 2023, 10:51:46 PM
Bore sighted in my 457 max and M50 then I cleaned the baffles on my 30 cal std challenger. I decided to sight it out at the range since I didn't want to mess with taking the shroud off and bison bb as well. Switched them all around a couple weeks ago and then the cold snap so I have been waiting. The baffles also had real rough edges. I got some 600 grit and smoothed everything up. Would be interesting if a real baffle system would  quiet the challenger down?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on March 25, 2023, 06:20:33 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 24, 2023, 06:48:57 PM
I got a new office.
Came with a folding "display board".
Already marked off 5M. ;)

Pics to follow.
Need a 5M bb gun to do it justice?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on March 25, 2023, 01:06:29 PM
Firing up the 3d printer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 25, 2023, 01:25:22 PM
Privateer's tire comment made me realize just how much junk was laying around the outside of the Red Shed. Lots of wood cutoffs from the work benches and stuff. Betty Lou helped me pick it all up. Usable cutoffs went behind the shed on saw horses to keep off the ground. Tires and other junk went to the back and will go to the landfill on the next run.
I've been wanting to build a stand for the Vevor compressor. There was and old wooden country style table that someone had put a particle board top on which got wet and fell apart. But the wooden leg/frame is good. I think I'll repurpose that into a compressor stand. Once it's finished it will go back down to the bar/mancave to air up guns at the shooting deck.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 25, 2023, 03:08:14 PM
Mailed a tin of pellets to a fellow member in need... I mean after all...who really needs 5000 pellets in a size that someone else has none.

$17 shipping USPS from here to Cali.. for a single tin? WHOA!  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 25, 2023, 04:12:34 PM
  Tinkering on airguns.     ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 25, 2023, 06:14:33 PM
Sold the .177 Gauntlet today and ended up trading the .177 Buc in Black for a Sentry 9T .25.  Good deals were had by all.
Now I think I might finally have something that will shoot all these .25 slugs I have on hand.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on March 25, 2023, 07:02:34 PM
Congrats on that slug shooter Bill!  I know Wayne swears by his Sentry and has the hunting videos to back it up!  Seems like a great gun for the money! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 25, 2023, 07:17:46 PM
Yeah, I slipped out into the red Shed and put a scope on it and shot a couple mags of pellets just to check it out. Tomorrow I will spend some quality time with it and see what we got. Hopefully we won't get a whole lot of rain.
So far I did notice smooth cocking and the trigger is good. The mag is a bit wonky but I'll figure that out. I'll end up buying more mags anyways. I like to match the number of mags with the shots per fill.
It's a loud gun but that don't bother me at all... we shoot alot louder guns around here...  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 25, 2023, 07:39:39 PM
Topped off my tank today getting ready for some shooting tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 25, 2023, 08:54:53 PM
Finished scope swapping.  Confirmed the 30 cal is close and on reduced power did not penetrate my scatter shield/plate in the rear of my DIY pellet trap.  While sighting in the 30cal a squirrel sauntered along the fence pausing in front of my neighbor's second story window.  Self control sure takes discipline :-)
The Gamo Wildcat went back to the Winchester 2-7XAO with cross hairs...Got the GTO predators to a nickle size group standing with a monopole at 10M.  At 17+ fpe looks like I have a squirrel gun for sure.
Broke out the Beeman P17 to plink and after about 10 shots noticed the pin for the main piston had moved almost out.  Pushed it it and the piston is now leaking air...Might be the end of pumpers for me and the straw to send me over to the dark PCP side.  The Beeman is going back (again) to Pyramid this time for a refund...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 25, 2023, 09:39:50 PM
 I was able to get my open sights sorted out on my .25 Jet1. Then thought I may have to buy another air rifle, as I had an extra quality scope laying around, more on that later.
 I have a Safe Pack to install on my , Diana Chaser, got that done in short time, but fiddled with the new ergonomics for some time, but have things sorted out for the most part.
 Now for the extra scope issue, solved that, my HPA Fusion 2 was wearing a 4x32 duplex scope  :o can't have that, now wearing a Zvbony 3-9 AO Mildot  8)
 More will be posted in their perspective threads with pics when the phone recharges.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 26, 2023, 08:40:27 AM
I hear ya Wayne... I dropped 2 guns yesterday and picked up one. Kept the scopes from both so now I am up one good scope. I'm sure I'll do some scope swapping and find it a good home.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 26, 2023, 01:30:17 PM
Quote from: avator on March 25, 2023, 06:14:33 PM
Sold the .177 Gauntlet today and ended up trading the .177 Buc in Black for a Sentry 9T .25.  Good deals were had by all.
Now I think I might finally have something that will shoot all these .25 slugs I have on hand.

I'm not familiar with the 9T, is that like the Sentry HC?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 26, 2023, 01:32:56 PM
Went to my Friends place up in Omaha Tx to celebrate his birthday (61) and did an afternoon of shooting both airguns and powder burners, I gave him his B-day present, a Used Primo's bipod trigger stick I had sitting in the closet, he loved it, going to a good home, well I re-sighted in the Texan .457, wow it was way off after the ride from Ca, got it to do 3" groups at 100 yards with 165 grain slugs, also shot the Shin Sung fire 9mm, it was way off too, got it dialed to 1/2" groups at 50 yards with JSB .35 cal pellets, I also test fired my new to me Savage Axis .308, still have to sight in the scope, shoulder still soar from Arthritis, my friend dialed in his Ruger SR762 .308 cal, I gave him a Monstrum 3-9x40 tactical scope that we mounted on it, first shot on Paper, amazing.... it doesn't like the ammo he was shooting, PMC's, very large 6" groups, but it was good enough for basic sighting in, I'll set him up with some better ammo I have at home, it was a good day, chased a chicken that got loose from the pen, it wouldn't get out of the work shop, smart bird, it's safe from the Hawks in there.... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 26, 2023, 02:04:17 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on March 26, 2023, 01:30:17 PM
Quote from: avator on March 25, 2023, 06:14:33 PM
Sold the .177 Gauntlet today and ended up trading the .177 Buc in Black for a Sentry 9T .25.  Good deals were had by all.
Now I think I might finally have something that will shoot all these .25 slugs I have on hand.

I'm not familiar with the 9T, is that like the Sentry HC?
Yep.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 26, 2023, 02:17:24 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on March 26, 2023, 01:30:17 PM
Quote from: avator on March 25, 2023, 06:14:33 PM
Sold the .177 Gauntlet today and ended up trading the .177 Buc in Black for a Sentry 9T .25.  Good deals were had by all.
Now I think I might finally have something that will shoot all these .25 slugs I have on hand.

I'm not familiar with the 9T, is that like the Sentry HC?
Yes... HC Deluxe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 26, 2023, 03:54:43 PM
 Tinkering on a donated Crosman 782 Black Diamond.....aka CO2 powered 760... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 26, 2023, 04:05:24 PM
Shot the Texan... A lot!
Tested the home cast 458-244-FN-CA4 slugs .
Mediocre results.
 Went back to the NOE 240g and the Sky's opened once again!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 26, 2023, 07:50:00 PM
Sighted in three different guns. Had a great time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 27, 2023, 09:44:05 AM
Refilled my PCPs and bottle this morning. I might do some shooting this afternoon after I do some work on my chicken aviary. One of these days I need to cast some more 45 cal HP BBTs for the Challenger, I'm down to a dozen or so.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 27, 2023, 09:49:42 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 26, 2023, 04:05:24 PM
Shot the Texan... A lot!
Tested the home cast 458-244-FN-CA4 slugs .
Mediocre results.
 Went back to the NOE 240g and the Sky's opened once again!!!

I'm surprised you had bad results. What's the diameter on the NSA (I'm assuming you meant to say) 240g? Maybe the NOE BBTs would benefit from sizing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on March 27, 2023, 03:32:05 PM
I had to return my new Crosman 2240xl today.  Just got it and put in it's first CO2 cartridge and pussssssssssssss went the gun.  The second did the same thing:(  So it going back for an exchange.   Not a big deal as I have others to shoot.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on March 27, 2023, 03:53:07 PM
Quote from: sekiar on March 27, 2023, 03:32:05 PM
I had to return my new Crosman 2240xl today.  Just got it and put in it's first CO2 cartridge and pussssssssssssss went the gun.  The second did the same thing:(  So it going back for an exchange.   Not a big deal as I have others to shoot.  Charles


Is this your 1st 22xx gun?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 27, 2023, 03:59:02 PM
I felt the urge to tinker (if you know what I mean).  For some reason I pulled out an old Marksman Repeater which has to be one of the most horrible pellet slingers of all time.   I dumped quite of few drops of not-so-secret sauce into any opening I could see.   Well I'll be gosh darned, the BB velocity skyrocketed.  Tiny insects  BEWARE.   Never mind, the accuracy is still sub par.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 27, 2023, 05:38:28 PM
I swapped the red dot from my Bandito to the Stormrider and then put a new red dot on the Bandito. The new sight is a bit bright, but it should get better as the battery drains. I am going to order the fixed AR buffer tube. The folder is nice, but there's too much play in the rear pic rail attachment.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 27, 2023, 05:39:29 PM
Quote from: sekiar on March 27, 2023, 03:32:05 PM
I had to return my new Crosman 2240xl today.  Just got it and put in it's first CO2 cartridge and pussssssssssssss went the gun.  The second did the same thing:(  So it going back for an exchange.   Not a big deal as I have others to shoot.  Charles

Try cocking it first. The hammer spring might be keeping the valve open.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 27, 2023, 07:41:26 PM
Won a Daisy 717 at a gun auction.   I've wanted one of these for a couple years.  I examined it before the auction and cosmetically it's very good to excellent.  Mechanically it seems to be OK although I couldn't test fire it.   Maybe it will need to be resealed.    It could end up being my backup gun for 10M in case my IZH46M craps out unexpectedly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 27, 2023, 07:50:21 PM
Turned scrap lead into cupcakes... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on March 27, 2023, 07:56:38 PM
resealed Dirty Harry 1 and 2.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 27, 2023, 11:33:07 PM
The Beeman P17 parts are on the desk in the mancave waiting on o-rings (struck out at Home Depot and Lowes).  So out of boredom I very lightly buffed the touch surfaces on an already light and smooth trigger assembly....
I lightly 0000 steel wooled the alleged  bur area inside the cylinder
The tiny o-ring on the end of the valve was torn....
Cleaned the barrel (4wet and 2 dry)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on March 28, 2023, 10:43:12 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 27, 2023, 07:50:21 PM
Turned scrap lead into cupcakes... ;)

The heck, man! No frosting?  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 28, 2023, 11:14:00 AM
Airgun related... hmmm..
Well, I proved to myself that I have absolutely no business what so ever joining in any of the GTA match shooting gates.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 28, 2023, 12:00:48 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 27, 2023, 07:50:21 PM
Turned scrap lead into cupcakes... ;)
those look like they were made by Lisa Douglas, (Green Acres) Do you have the Black tar Coffee to go with those cup cakes.... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 28, 2023, 01:00:22 PM
Well..... it's raining. But that's ok, I'm high and dry in the Red Shed.... ok, maybe not high... yet    ::)

Just happen to have the Xisico 705 and the GAMO Urban out here and neither of the 2 failed in giving me something to do.
First the Urban....
Ok so, of all my PCP guns I was under the impression that I did not have a slug shooter. But wait, there's more !!
I opened my compartment .22 pellet tray and spoted a section containing about 300 NSA 217-HS-HP-DB-24.8 slugs.
I was sure I'd tried these in this gun.. apparently not. I loaded 5 in the mag and drew a bead on the steel blank at 35yds. Low and inside... shot another... exact same hole... Huh? Another... BINGO, same hole. WTH?
So, I dialed in the scope and ran 2 more mags... you would think I was completely missing the target.... same hole every shot.  "Betty Lou... Get in the truck, we're going to buy some lottery tickets !!!"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 28, 2023, 01:11:11 PM
So, after that excitment wore off, I spotted the 705 sitting over there all lonely n junk.
I thought to my self... "Self, I remember seeing a 3D printed Marauder type single shot tray in the box."
Ans self replied.. "Not sure why, you sold that Marauder a looonnnggg time ago."
So I pulled a file from the file drawer and went to work on it. Little by little because I have been accused of taking things too far on occasion...  :o  :-X
Lo and behold... I might just have the first, and only, Xisico 705 HC Deluxe .25 single shot tray. It fits and functions just like it grew in there.

Ok so, here is where I stop fiddling with stuff because I have a track record... matter of fact, Nick Cannon just might be the only guy that has more kids by differen......    Ok, stop right there self.... you've said way too much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 28, 2023, 01:16:23 PM
After a winter of indoor shooting, I cleaned the lead out of my backstop box and replaced the cardboard packing.   I only shoot low powered .177 and a very few .22 so the cardboard easily stops the pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 28, 2023, 01:25:57 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 28, 2023, 12:00:48 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 27, 2023, 07:50:21 PM
Turned scrap lead into cupcakes... ;)
those look like they were made by Lisa Douglas, (Green Acres) Do you have the Black tar Coffee to go with those cup cakes.... ;D

HAHAHA...
 I remember the episode where her "Flap jacks" were used as a head gasket on that old POS tractor!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 28, 2023, 01:26:33 PM
Quote from: avator on March 28, 2023, 11:14:00 AM
Airgun related... hmmm..
Well, I proved to myself that I have absolutely no business what so ever joining in any of the GTA match shooting gates.   :o

Quitter...  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 28, 2023, 01:31:56 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 28, 2023, 01:26:33 PM
Quote from: avator on March 28, 2023, 11:14:00 AM
Airgun related... hmmm..
Well, I proved to myself that I have absolutely no business what so ever joining in any of the GTA match shooting gates.   :o

Quitter...  :P
LOL... you have to start to quit. I think I tried this a couple years back and failed too. I think I just try too hard with a scope. I might be better off with a peep sight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 28, 2023, 01:51:07 PM
Peep sight - hummm
How are your eyes?
About 15 years ago, I could no longer use open sights.  I made a peep sight for my .22 LR.  Couldn't see the target through that either.  I knew when to say 'when'.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 28, 2023, 01:53:50 PM
I think I could do it within 10 yds. Haven't tried in a while. That's not to say I could hit that little bitty match target center but I can give a pest a bad day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 28, 2023, 02:31:21 PM
A scoped rifle is the only way I can fly these days.  I do wear eye glasses while hunting for better distant vision.  My scopes are adjusted to those glasses.  Works for me!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 28, 2023, 02:36:16 PM
Yeah, I think I'm just trying too hard with the scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 28, 2023, 02:45:38 PM
Quote from: avator on March 28, 2023, 02:36:16 PM
Yeah, I think I'm just trying too hard with the scope.
I am going to have to think about that one for a while??
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 28, 2023, 02:50:59 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 28, 2023, 02:45:38 PM
Quote from: avator on March 28, 2023, 02:36:16 PM
Yeah, I think I'm just trying too hard with the scope.
I am going to have to think about that one for a while??
A scope brings things right up close and personal. I rest the front of the gun on a bag and use my left hand on my shoulder to 'yoke' the but of the gun. I tend to wander a bit with the cross hairs. I should probably zoom out some so I'm not trying to be so perfect.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 28, 2023, 04:45:58 PM
When hunting, I use a bipod shooting stick.  I am more solid like that than when I am sighting in on my attic target.  I think [for me], it is a concentration thing.  And much practice.


Side note:  Happy Birthday Reba.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 28, 2023, 04:58:46 PM
Yeah, it seems to be a psychological thing with me....
I was shooting the Urban with slugs and the Sentry with domes at 35yds today and was stacking pellets on top of pellets... I mean, I had to shoot once off poa just to be sure I was still hitting the same spot.
I think I'm going to zoom the scope out and see if I can do any better.

But first I need to kick back in the recliner a bit... Betty Lou reheated yessterday's leftover chicken parm, mac n cheese, corn and mashed taters w/gravy. I think she tried to use up all the leftovers because my plate was piled way high. I kept hearing my Mom's voice saying.. "Clean your plate or don't even think about going back outside". So I felt inclined to do so....  :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on March 28, 2023, 05:45:24 PM
I went to the range, surprised there was no one else there, and fired my SynRod at 25 yards with several nice tight groups. I got out the GWW and couldn't find hits on paper from 25 yards. I brought the target in to 10 yards and got it on paper with some CPHPs and RWS Superdomes. I was not impressed with the AGD bipod and tried some rounds with the artillery hold... better but not satisfying. So I got out the PB pistol and fired several magazines. Powered up my new GX CS2 compressor and refilled the SynRod in a very short time... Impressive, it beats the Vevor hand pump any day of the week.  Thanked the wife for letting me go to the range on my vacation by getting her a pizza and breadsticks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 28, 2023, 07:54:21 PM
Took the Hector leather cheek riser off my original Diana 48 stock and install it on the Diana m52 stock that Old Gringo sold me. Thanks again for selling me that stock. It really helped. And thank you to Hector for sending it to me to try. He said if I like it just send him the $ for it but if not just send it back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 28, 2023, 08:00:42 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on March 28, 2023, 10:43:12 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 27, 2023, 07:50:21 PM
Turned scrap lead into cupcakes... ;)

The heck, man! No frosting?  ;)
He figures he'd already gain a bunch of weight without the frosting and he's on a diet.😁
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 28, 2023, 08:23:59 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on March 28, 2023, 07:54:21 PM
Took the Hector leather cheek riser off my original Diana 48 stock and install it on the Diana m52 stock that Old Gringo sold me. Thanks again for selling me that stock. It really helped. And thank you to Hector for sending it to me to try. He said if I like it just send him the $ for it but if not just send it back.

It's always nice when forum members help each other out!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 28, 2023, 08:30:20 PM
I had a really relaxing day in the Red Shed today just puttering around, organizing, surfing on the tablet and shooting a few guns. I think I spent more hours in there today than I have any other day since we cleaned it out and turned it into a shop.
Some of the time I spent just watching the rain and letting the mind wander. The problem with that is that it adds to the length of the todo list.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 28, 2023, 09:35:57 PM
Quote from: avator on March 28, 2023, 01:31:56 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 28, 2023, 01:26:33 PM
Quote from: avator on March 28, 2023, 11:14:00 AM
Airgun related... hmmm..
Well, I proved to myself that I have absolutely no business what so ever joining in any of the GTA match shooting gates.   :o

Quitter...  :P
LOL... you have to start to quit. I think I tried this a couple years back and failed too. I think I just try too hard with a scope. I might be better off with a peep sight.

I love to "Plink" with all my guns... but the match gate takes airgunning to another level for me.
 I get the "Zen". Nothing else matters when I am in the zone.. I even loose all track of time.
 Kind of like when I shot Skeet league... Phone goes off, no distractions, only me and the gun / target. Clear my head, there are no other thoughts allowed.
Even the Dawg can sense it and lays quietly off to side.
 While not for everyone...It takes full concentration and that is my personal release.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 29, 2023, 08:59:30 AM
I'm considering selling my .25 Evanix Air Speed. It's a fun to shoot, accurate gun but I really have no practical use for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 29, 2023, 09:03:06 AM
 I plan on watching the GTA classifieds from my cell phone ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 29, 2023, 10:01:56 AM
Quote from: avator on March 29, 2023, 08:59:30 AM
I'm considering selling my .25 Evanix Air Speed. It's a fun to shoot, accurate gun but I really have no practical use for it.

I feel like I've seen this post before 😂 then you go shoot it and change your mind 😂🤣
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 29, 2023, 10:03:53 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 28, 2023, 09:35:57 PM
Quote from: avator on March 28, 2023, 01:31:56 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 28, 2023, 01:26:33 PM
Quote from: avator on March 28, 2023, 11:14:00 AM
Airgun related... hmmm..
Well, I proved to myself that I have absolutely no business what so ever joining in any of the GTA match shooting gates.   :o

Quitter...  :P
LOL... you have to start to quit. I think I tried this a couple years back and failed too. I think I just try too hard with a scope. I might be better off with a peep sight.

I love to "Plink" with all my guns... but the match gate takes airgunning to another level for me.
 I get the "Zen". Nothing else matters when I am in the zone.. I even loose all track of time.
 Kind of like when I shot Skeet league... Phone goes off, no distractions, only me and the gun / target. Clear my head, there are no other thoughts allowed.
Even the Dawg can sense it and lays quietly off to side.
 While not for everyone...It takes full concentration and that is my personal release.

Before trying the casual match I had no interest in polishing barrels, inspecting crowns, etc. As my guns were great for plinking and hunting. Now I want more!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 29, 2023, 10:20:17 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on March 29, 2023, 10:01:56 AM
Quote from: avator on March 29, 2023, 08:59:30 AM
I'm considering selling my .25 Evanix Air Speed. It's a fun to shoot, accurate gun but I really have no practical use for it.

I feel like I've seen this post before 😂 then you go shoot it and change your mind 😂🤣
Yeah well, considering a PM conversation I just had, I may not have the option to change my mind this time.
I just came in from shooting it to make sure everything is good to go and I still feel the same way... better that is goes to someone that will use it as it was meant to be used. Paintballs, paper and beer cans never made me feel like I needed rapid fire semi auto at .25 cal. This gun belongs in the field harvesting edibles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 29, 2023, 02:40:06 PM
Quote from: avator on March 29, 2023, 10:20:17 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on March 29, 2023, 10:01:56 AM
Quote from: avator on March 29, 2023, 08:59:30 AM
I'm considering selling my .25 Evanix Air Speed. It's a fun to shoot, accurate gun but I really have no practical use for it.

I feel like I've seen this post before 😂 then you go shoot it and change your mind 😂🤣
Yeah well, considering a PM conversation I just had, I may not have the option to change my mind this time.
I just came in from shooting it to make sure everything is good to go and I still feel the same way... better that is goes to someone that will use it as it was meant to be used. Paintballs, paper and beer cans never made me feel like I needed rapid fire semi auto at .25 cal. This gun belongs in the field harvesting edibles.

More room for more guns!

I really want a semi auto for fun shooting, but something small like the Hatsan Sortie or an actual handgun like the upcoming Evanix Viper. Every time someone hands me their semi auto rifle or handgun at the range I always have fun. So far for hunting I haven't found a situation that would be improved with an autoloader, but I'm sure such moments exist. For fun shooting I can't see a PB being a better option than a semi-auto pellet gun, but I've yet to shoot one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 29, 2023, 02:44:48 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on March 29, 2023, 02:40:06 PM
Quote from: avator on March 29, 2023, 10:20:17 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on March 29, 2023, 10:01:56 AM
Quote from: avator on March 29, 2023, 08:59:30 AM
I'm considering selling my .25 Evanix Air Speed. It's a fun to shoot, accurate gun but I really have no practical use for it.

I feel like I've seen this post before 😂 then you go shoot it and change your mind 😂🤣
Yeah well, considering a PM conversation I just had, I may not have the option to change my mind this time.
I just came in from shooting it to make sure everything is good to go and I still feel the same way... better that is goes to someone that will use it as it was meant to be used. Paintballs, paper and beer cans never made me feel like I needed rapid fire semi auto at .25 cal. This gun belongs in the field harvesting edibles.

More room for more guns!

I really want a semi auto for fun shooting, but something small like the Hatsan Sortie or an actual handgun like the upcoming Evanix Viper. Every time someone hands me their semi auto rifle or handgun at the range I always have fun. So far for hunting I haven't found a situation that would be improved with an autoloader, but I'm sure such moments exist. For fun shooting I can't see a PB being a better option than a semi-auto pellet gun, but I've yet to shoot one.
You can sure blow through a tin of pellets in a hurry...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on March 29, 2023, 06:59:18 PM
I clarified the price on my Diana 34 which is advertised For Sale in the Classifieds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 29, 2023, 10:30:24 PM
Sold the Air Speed.
I don't exactly have a specific 'next gun' in mind but I'm sure it will be something.
Truth be told, I don't really need anything I don't already have.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 30, 2023, 12:21:22 AM
 I bought an Air Speed from some guy that was not using it at the moment ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: FastDave on March 30, 2023, 01:16:54 PM
Actually yesterday,

Completed assy my Daisy 880 (73) with new loading
door, bolt handle, and arm retaining clip.
It is again complete.

No loading door since early 80's
Arm retaining clip broke late 80's
grab piece on bolt handle broke late 80's
Screwed in a small brass wood screw so I could cock it.

"All is Right Again in the World!"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 30, 2023, 03:00:25 PM
So, as mentioned I sold an airgun. I've been thinking about what I wanted to buy. I considered the NOTOS but they are out of stock everywhere and I don't do the pre-order thing.... at all.
Thought about the Jet 1 but I think that gun would leave me wishing I would have got the NOTOS instead.

Then suddenly the little light bulb in my head came on.... what would be the best thing I could buy to enhance my airgun experience....  I GOT IT !!!!  Casting equipment.
1. Being retired I am always looking for things to occupy my time... casting would fill some of that void.
2. I have so many junk pellets around here that I have bought over the years and none of my guns shoot them well... why not turn them into usable ammo.
3. No more dealing with "out of stock" or "due to xxxx the price has doubled" or "sorry, this item cannot be shipped to your area" blah blah blah  BS. Or the worse thing.. pi$$ poor packing.

Here's the way I'm looking at things....
.177 are the least expensive and readily available and I have a boatload of them on hand.
My .22 guns virtually all like the same pellet... same with my .25 guns. I could invest in one or 2 moulds for each and all would be happy.
And the best part... what is it you can do airgun related that actually saves you money as opposed to costing you money?  Cast your own ammo. And I really think I would enjoy doing it.
So, I think I'll head on over to the casting gate, ask a buttload of questions, gather the information and suggestions and then begin shopping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on March 30, 2023, 07:28:35 PM
Quote from: avator on March 30, 2023, 03:00:25 PM
So, as mentioned I sold an airgun. I've been thinking about what I wanted to buy. I considered the NOTOS but they are out of stock everywhere and I don't do the pre-order thing.... at all.
Thought about the Jet 1 but I think that gun would leave me wishing I would have got the NOTOS instead.

Then suddenly the little light bulb in my head came on.... what would be the best thing I could buy to enhance my airgun experience....  I GOT IT !!!!  Casting equipment.
1. Being retired I am always looking for things to occupy my time... casting would fill some of that void.
2. I have so many junk pellets around here that I have bought over the years and none of my guns shoot them well... why not turn them into usable ammo.
3. No more dealing with "out of stock" or "due to xxxx the price has doubled" or "sorry, this item cannot be shipped to your area" blah blah blah  BS. Or the worse thing.. pi$$ poor packing.

Here's the way I'm looking at things....
.177 are the least expensive and readily available and I have a boatload of them on hand.
My .22 guns virtually all like the same pellet... same with my .25 guns. I could invest in one or 2 moulds for each and all would be happy.
And the best part... what is it you can do airgun related that actually saves you money as opposed to costing you money?  Cast your own ammo. And I really think I would enjoy doing it.
So, I think I'll head on over to the casting gate, ask a buttload of questions, gather the information and suggestions and then begin shopping.

Great idea! Keep us posted on what getting into casting is costing, compadre!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 30, 2023, 09:02:14 PM
Quote from: avator on March 30, 2023, 03:00:25 PM
So, as mentioned I sold an airgun. I've been thinking about what I wanted to buy. I considered the NOTOS but they are out of stock everywhere and I don't do the pre-order thing.... at all.
Thought about the Jet 1 but I think that gun would leave me wishing I would have got the NOTOS instead.

Then suddenly the little light bulb in my head came on.... what would be the best thing I could buy to enhance my airgun experience....  I GOT IT !!!!  Casting equipment.
1. Being retired I am always looking for things to occupy my time... casting would fill some of that void.
2. I have so many junk pellets around here that I have bought over the years and none of my guns shoot them well... why not turn them into usable ammo.
3. No more dealing with "out of stock" or "due to xxxx the price has doubled" or "sorry, this item cannot be shipped to your area" blah blah blah  BS. Or the worse thing.. pi$$ poor packing.

Here's the way I'm looking at things....
.177 are the least expensive and readily available and I have a boatload of them on hand.
My .22 guns virtually all like the same pellet... same with my .25 guns. I could invest in one or 2 moulds for each and all would be happy.
And the best part... what is it you can do airgun related that actually saves you money as opposed to costing you money?  Cast your own ammo. And I really think I would enjoy doing it.
So, I think I'll head on over to the casting gate, ask a buttload of questions, gather the information and suggestions and then begin shopping.

Nice. NOE is pretty much the only off the shelf option for pellet molds. If you know a talented machinist you could possibly provide a blank mold and a drawing and have one cut for you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 30, 2023, 09:03:42 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on March 30, 2023, 09:02:14 PM
Quote from: avator on March 30, 2023, 03:00:25 PM
So, as mentioned I sold an airgun. I've been thinking about what I wanted to buy. I considered the NOTOS but they are out of stock everywhere and I don't do the pre-order thing.... at all.
Thought about the Jet 1 but I think that gun would leave me wishing I would have got the NOTOS instead.

Then suddenly the little light bulb in my head came on.... what would be the best thing I could buy to enhance my airgun experience....  I GOT IT !!!!  Casting equipment.
1. Being retired I am always looking for things to occupy my time... casting would fill some of that void.
2. I have so many junk pellets around here that I have bought over the years and none of my guns shoot them well... why not turn them into usable ammo.
3. No more dealing with "out of stock" or "due to xxxx the price has doubled" or "sorry, this item cannot be shipped to your area" blah blah blah  BS. Or the worse thing.. pi$$ poor packing.

Here's the way I'm looking at things....
.177 are the least expensive and readily available and I have a boatload of them on hand.
My .22 guns virtually all like the same pellet... same with my .25 guns. I could invest in one or 2 moulds for each and all would be happy.
And the best part... what is it you can do airgun related that actually saves you money as opposed to costing you money?  Cast your own ammo. And I really think I would enjoy doing it.
So, I think I'll head on over to the casting gate, ask a buttload of questions, gather the information and suggestions and then begin shopping.

Nice. NOE is pretty much the only off the shelf option for pellet molds. If you know a talented machinist you could possibly provide a blank mold and a drawing and have one cut for you.
Sounds like a costly endeavor.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 31, 2023, 07:27:29 AM
Quote from: avator on March 30, 2023, 09:03:42 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on March 30, 2023, 09:02:14 PM
Quote from: avator on March 30, 2023, 03:00:25 PM
So, as mentioned I sold an airgun. I've been thinking about what I wanted to buy. I considered the NOTOS but they are out of stock everywhere and I don't do the pre-order thing.... at all.
Thought about the Jet 1 but I think that gun would leave me wishing I would have got the NOTOS instead.

Then suddenly the little light bulb in my head came on.... what would be the best thing I could buy to enhance my airgun experience....  I GOT IT !!!!  Casting equipment.
1. Being retired I am always looking for things to occupy my time... casting would fill some of that void.
2. I have so many junk pellets around here that I have bought over the years and none of my guns shoot them well... why not turn them into usable ammo.
3. No more dealing with "out of stock" or "due to xxxx the price has doubled" or "sorry, this item cannot be shipped to your area" blah blah blah  BS. Or the worse thing.. pi$$ poor packing.

Here's the way I'm looking at things....
.177 are the least expensive and readily available and I have a boatload of them on hand.
My .22 guns virtually all like the same pellet... same with my .25 guns. I could invest in one or 2 moulds for each and all would be happy.
And the best part... what is it you can do airgun related that actually saves you money as opposed to costing you money?  Cast your own ammo. And I really think I would enjoy doing it.
So, I think I'll head on over to the casting gate, ask a buttload of questions, gather the information and suggestions and then begin shopping.

Nice. NOE is pretty much the only off the shelf option for pellet molds. If you know a talented machinist you could possibly provide a blank mold and a drawing and have one cut for you.
Sounds like a costly endeavor.

I know a local machinist who is trying to bring g affordable custom single cav molds to the market but is having a hard time getting the right materials
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 31, 2023, 07:51:14 AM
 Metal Supermarket for any metal needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 31, 2023, 08:19:20 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 31, 2023, 07:51:14 AM
Metal Supermarket for any metal needed.

He's having a hard time finding affordable locating pins/sleeves for the mold halves. This was a few months ago, so maybe things are better now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 31, 2023, 09:11:52 AM
Looks like I'm well on my way to my new adventures in pellet casting.
I ordered three of the main ingredients yesterday, the pot, a mould and a pair of handles. I may also have a dip ladle on the way.
Today the plan is to read and learn more about the process, research support items that I may need and begin gathering lead and pellets to melt from what I have here. I also want to investigate some local lead sources.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on March 31, 2023, 10:24:15 AM
Nice Bill! Thanks for bringing us along!

Put some superglue on the bottom tip of the benji xl trigger to better know where my finger is pulling each time. Then added a sliver of electrical tape wrapped around the bottom tip over the glue so there is a rubber nub. The glue was doing fine, nice tight, intentional groups. Added the nub at the end so we'll see how it goes.

Set the spinners up better for stability with a drilled wood support and repainted.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on March 31, 2023, 08:30:31 PM
I saw a member suggest tums for a cheap environmentally friendly reactive target, and I have to say I enjoy them. I am thinking about hot gluing them onto my backstop/target/trap since they fall over so easily, but that's only an issue when I miss  ;) With a decent rest the Eagle Claw is capable of nailing them every time at 50 yards using Apolo 33 grn slugs. I wish I had room to go even further out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on March 31, 2023, 11:17:45 PM
Been thinking about this for a while now. Got intimate with the drill press today and started the next evolution for my DAQ.

My DAQ .25 upper started out on a 2240, then I added a HiPac adapter, next converted a 2400 tube to HPA.

The tube used today was a less than pretty disco tube, cut and prep’d to add about another 10cc of useable HPA.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 01, 2023, 08:41:15 AM
 Got home from work last night, no internet, so I put the long .22 barrel I just got, on my Chaser Safe Pack Pistol, carbine conversion project. tossed a rifle scope on it and did some sight in shots. Today will do some crony shots and ammo test, much quieter to do now I can put the silencer on again :)
 Waiting on a HitFire folding stock to make it's way from Germany to finish it off.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sBYAAOSwcAxjuBLE/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 01, 2023, 09:12:30 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 01, 2023, 08:41:15 AM
Got home from work last night, no internet, so I put the long .22 barrel I just got, on my Chaser Safe Pack Pistol, carbine conversion project. tossed a rifle scope on it and did some sight in shots. Today will do some crony shots and ammo test, much quieter to do now I can put the silencer on again :)
 Waiting on a HitFire folding stock to make it's way from Germany to finish it off.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sBYAAOSwcAxjuBLE/s-l1600.jpg)

That's a slick stock adapter! Is that a rear pic rail for the folding part? Too bad it only works with the "pistol" uppers, I'm using a 177 Stormrider upper on my Bottle Bandito.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 01, 2023, 09:50:40 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on April 01, 2023, 09:12:30 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 01, 2023, 08:41:15 AM
Got home from work last night, no internet, so I put the long .22 barrel I just got, on my Chaser Safe Pack Pistol, carbine conversion project. tossed a rifle scope on it and did some sight in shots. Today will do some crony shots and ammo test, much quieter to do now I can put the silencer on again :)
 Waiting on a HitFire folding stock to make it's way from Germany to finish it off.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sBYAAOSwcAxjuBLE/s-l1600.jpg)

That's a slick stock adapter! Is that a rear pic rail for the folding part? Too bad it only works with the "pistol" uppers, I'm using a 177 Stormrider upper on my Bottle Bandito.
It just overlaps the area where the rear sight was mounted and a screw to hold it there, I will loose that area for mounting, but have an adapter pic rail that will fit the space left.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 01, 2023, 01:41:18 PM
Solved a problem that didn't exist. It holds 10 sheets of card stock, I think that aught to be enough. With the targets I printed out that's 50 bulls to choot at.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on April 01, 2023, 02:06:19 PM
I made a Pellet trap today, finally.
It's been on the drawing pad for a while... took some thinking by looking at others and what I wanted and the resources.
Mine is 14x14 inches due to the metal back plate (leftover from a backsplash). I had HomeDepot cut some 3/4 plywood.
It's still incomplete as I need 6 more bricks of DuctSeal and a handle.
Should I paint or seal it ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 01, 2023, 02:25:32 PM
Quote from: BanjomanMI76 on April 01, 2023, 02:06:19 PM
I made a Pellet trap today, finally.
It's been on the drawing pad for a while... took some thinking by looking at others and what I wanted and the resources.
Mine is 14x14 inches due to the metal back plate (leftover from a backsplash). I had HomeDepot cut some 3/4 plywood.
It's still incomplete as I need 6 more bricks of DuctSeal and a handle.
Should I paint or seal it ?

If it's gonna see the elements I would paint or seal it. That plywood won't last very long after it gets wet a few times.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on April 01, 2023, 02:31:38 PM
I gotta install some pistol hangin' hooks in the big gun safe.   I'm supposed to be gettin' rid of this stuff but the last few months I've been accumulating. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 01, 2023, 03:33:30 PM
 Installed an O ring on the Crosman 782 bolt probe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 01, 2023, 04:50:22 PM
Made some fresh hot lead muffins..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on April 01, 2023, 05:24:33 PM
Started out with putting a Leupold pistol scope on my new 2300T, however being a 4 power it was just too much and ended up with a red dot that worked much better for the shooting I do. Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on April 01, 2023, 07:01:45 PM
Went to our monthly fun shoot. Too windy. Didn't get much done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on April 01, 2023, 07:21:54 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 01, 2023, 02:25:32 PM
Quote from: BanjomanMI76 on April 01, 2023, 02:06:19 PM
I made a Pellet trap today, finally.
It's been on the drawing pad for a while... took some thinking by looking at others and what I wanted and the resources.
Mine is 14x14 inches due to the metal back plate (leftover from a backsplash). I had HomeDepot cut some 3/4 plywood.
It's still incomplete as I need 6 more bricks of DuctSeal and a handle.
Should I paint or seal it ?

If it's gonna see the elements I would paint or seal it. That plywood won't last very long after it gets wet a few times.

Duly noted. Stain/Sealer added to HD shopping list along with 6# of duct seal and a handle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 01, 2023, 08:35:18 PM
The Buck Rail fixed AR buffer tube came in the mail today. I "fixed" the stripped hex screw by forcing a T15 torx into the hole, but I'll get a new one at the hardware store next time I go. The folding stock had a slightly lower cheek weld which worked perfectly for the compact red dot, but it's a bit too high now. I'm going to swap red dots with the Bandito and Stormrider and see how that goes. I also have a short riser if I need it, but I like to keep the optics low. An LPVO scope for this gun would be nice since I do use it for hunting. However, I just bought my partner an Umarex HDR50 for self defense, so I think a scope will have to wait a bit. Maybe I can get her to buy me a scope  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 01, 2023, 08:40:45 PM
Other than smelting lead for casting, I stressed pretty much all day.
I sold an airgun to another member that was scheduled to be delivered Monday....
However, tracking said it was delivered today and left on the front porch.
That's all good except it said it was one town over from where it was supposed to go.
I finally got confirmation about 20 minutes ago that the gun is in the hands of it's intended receiver.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on April 01, 2023, 11:33:45 PM
Put the .30 Dreamline lite together and filled to 125 bar for an over night leak test.
700MM barrel and a power plenum on the air tube.
Custom rail to raise the scope.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8827)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on April 01, 2023, 11:54:01 PM
Spent some time shuffling guns.  Display guns get swapped out for others that have been hidden for a while.  Winter guns get buried in the back of the safe.  Summer guns working their way out to the front.  Pistol season is starting for me soon so they have to be readied for action.   Accessory shuffling and upgrading is coming next, if I find the ambition.   Each year it takes me a little more practice to get back in the pistol groove.    I vaguely recall switching from one gun to any other one fairly effortlessly when I was a kid.  Glad I'm still shootin'.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 02, 2023, 12:36:36 AM
Quote from: Privateer on April 01, 2023, 11:33:45 PM
Put the .30 Dreamline lite together and filled to 125 bar for an over night leak test.
700MM barrel and a power plenum on the air tube.
Custom rail to raise the scope.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8827)

What a beauty!!!  :D ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 02, 2023, 12:43:04 AM
I cleaned off my entire work bench!

What's that got to do with airguns? I got the Mav set up with the .25 liner "Bubba'd" in with electricians tape but surprisingly, it shoots hole in hole at 10m.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 02, 2023, 12:52:19 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on April 02, 2023, 12:36:36 AM
Quote from: Privateer on April 01, 2023, 11:33:45 PM
Put the .30 Dreamline lite together and filled to 125 bar for an over night leak test.
700MM barrel and a power plenum on the air tube.
Custom rail to raise the scope.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8827)

What a beauty!!!  :D ;)

She is and rumor has it there might be a dreamtact heading to OH.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: FastDave on April 02, 2023, 08:58:30 AM
Installed the steel breech kit on my C362.
Mounted the Buckrail Supressor kit on my WIN1977
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 02, 2023, 09:00:21 AM
Quote from: avator on April 01, 2023, 08:40:45 PM
Other than smelting lead for casting, I stressed pretty much all day.
I sold an airgun to another member that was scheduled to be delivered Monday....
However, tracking said it was delivered today and left on the front porch.
That's all good except it said it was one town over from where it was supposed to go.
I finally got confirmation about 20 minutes ago that the gun is in the hands of it's intended receiver.


 All this on April Fools Day LOL , I was not going to believe Bill at first ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 02, 2023, 10:00:10 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 02, 2023, 09:00:21 AM
Quote from: avator on April 01, 2023, 08:40:45 PM
Other than smelting lead for casting, I stressed pretty much all day.
I sold an airgun to another member that was scheduled to be delivered Monday....
However, tracking said it was delivered today and left on the front porch.
That's all good except it said it was one town over from where it was supposed to go.
I finally got confirmation about 20 minutes ago that the gun is in the hands of it's intended receiver.


 All this on April Fools Day LOL , I was not going to believe Bill at first ;)
LOL... never even thought about it being April Fools... that's funny.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 02, 2023, 12:24:15 PM
looked out my back window and there were Squirrels all over my Backyard, I made a bunch of popcorn last night and tossed it all over the yard just to see what comes to eat it, well I know now...... too bad it's no longer Squirrel season :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 02, 2023, 12:30:00 PM
Quote from: threesuns on March 31, 2023, 11:17:45 PM
Been thinking about this for a while now. Got intimate with the drill press today and started the next evolution for my DAQ.

My DAQ .25 upper started out on a 2240, then I added a HiPac adapter, next converted a 2400 tube to HPA.

The tube used today was a less than pretty disco tube, cut and prep’d to add about another 10cc of useable HPA.

Very cool Tim,
Reminds me of the old 112 !!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 02, 2023, 04:31:30 PM
decided to install the MTC Optisan Viper 4-16x50 scope on the Uragan .25 and swap out the scope on the Notos to the one that was on the Uragan which is a Athlon Talos 4-16x40,
went down to the hunting area at Lake o the pines to sight in the scopes, just turned in on the dirt road and went about 1/4 mile and looked off to my right and in the woods there were a few White tails running around, 2 doe and a large antlerless buck, they just looked at me and went on with their business, guess they know deer season is over, when I got to the area I like to target shoot, I set up a target and dialed both guns in, really surprised at how accurate the Notos is, at 30 yards I got 1/4" groups and many hole in hole, I was using JSB hades pellets, this is going to be a keeper for me, the Uragan did what I expected from it, hole in hole as usual, I heard some crows but they never came close enough to get a .25 sleeping pill, oh well it was a good time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on April 02, 2023, 04:41:48 PM
I took the SynRod (Marauder) .22 to the Conservation Club range. All to myself on a sunny Palm Sunday.
I shot 100 pellets at 25 yards consisting of CPHP, CPUM, Crosman Destroyers, Crosman Hunters. All 14.3 gr
This rifle seems to like CPUMs and CPHPs best out of this collection.
I refilled the rifle twice with my new GX CS2 compressor off the car battery. It took about 2 to 2.5 minutes to do a 1500 psi refill.
Might need to get some JSB 18.13 gr pellets to compare.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on April 02, 2023, 05:57:11 PM
Haven't been able to do anything airgun related the last few weeks due to weather and trying to fix my Bronco, but today, I was able to finish converting my Gamo Fusion 2 to HPA. I was finally able to get the hand pump and 14ci bottle for it with a remote line. Performed great during testing, until the gun fell off my shooting bench and broke the hard sights I made for it! UGH! On the plus side, I got 7 magazines (63 rds) through it before the sights broke, from 3000 psi down to around 1500 psi. On the plus side, I put the first 9 rounds through the same hole at 10 yards. Its was a big hole the size of a thumb, but still.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 02, 2023, 06:10:34 PM
The wind died down today so I swapped red dots from the Bandito and Stormrider. Prior to swapping optics I did some chronograph shots and managed to eek out 20 FPE out of the Bottle Bandito. I'm thinking about trying some flat springs for more power. Getting the little JSBs up to 1000 FPS would be nice.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 02, 2023, 06:39:08 PM
Started the box to 100 pellet review of the Gamo PT80 Dark Limited Edition.  As I was really getting to learn and like the pistol, I thought I was adjusting the sight elevation but apparently unscrewed the rear sight attachment and lost the tiny piece of black plastic in my backyard range...
So I now have three pistols waiting on parts and no pistol for the informal match.  Also I shot one of the screens of the chrono last session so either error message or 123fps so can't compare that part of the pellet evaluation. Confirmed the $0.01/rnd Winchester sale 177s are 7.6gr on the powder scale.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 02, 2023, 07:05:37 PM
 Mid day while the weather was somewhat pleasant  ::) I ran out with the NTM .25 Evanix Airspeed, took aim at my 30 yard 5/16" 3  paddle reset target 3 size paddles, in an electrical box back stop, Hit them every time off hand at 30 yards standing  :o I  let some fly down to the 50 yard backstop, and was a happy camper there also. Winds picked up so I headed inside to make a short gun longer and a long gun shorter, while keeping barrels the same length, by swapping silencers  8) Ran some test shots and the results were better than expected.
 Shot my Safe Pack QB78 for some destructive plinking fun, and worked on my friends Colt Peacemaker valve until I ran into a snag and need to extract a non magnetic part of the old valve out of an alignment hole, so put that off for another attempt at extraction idea happens.
 Now I will be bugging GTA people  ;D ;)
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 03, 2023, 11:50:18 AM
Put some more Popcorn out for the critters, they seem to like it a lot, looked out this morning and it was all gone, that's fine with me cause it's cheap.... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 05, 2023, 03:32:18 PM
well, I started working on my new pellet trap/backstop. I want to capture the better share of my pellets for recasting.
But... by noon the sun was beating down, the temps were climbing to 89 degrees and the humidity was close to 100%... at least it felt like it.. I began to melt and decided to postpone further progress until morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 05, 2023, 09:32:29 PM
Rounding up the casting stuff, I have 2 new molds to play with. One is the .25 cal. NOE  slug mold  and the other is a custom mold from Accurate Molds for the Hercules .45 cal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 05, 2023, 09:53:39 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 05, 2023, 09:32:29 PM
Rounding up the casting stuff, I have 2 new molds to play with. One is the .25 cal. NOE  slug mold  and the other is a custom mold from Accurate Molds for the Hercules .45 cal.

Which 25 cal mold?
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Post by: avator on April 05, 2023, 10:00:41 PM
More testing with the .25 Avenger and yes, it involved the newly cast pellets. But, it was not the pellets that were being tested... nor was it the gun. It was actually the trap. A very big trap.... like 4' x 4' big.
More on this later....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 05, 2023, 10:32:42 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on April 05, 2023, 09:53:39 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 05, 2023, 09:32:29 PM
Rounding up the casting stuff, I have 2 new molds to play with. One is the .25 cal. NOE  slug mold  and the other is a custom mold from Accurate Molds for the Hercules .45 cal.

Which 25 cal mold?

It's the 249-39-RF-E6 2 cavity mold.  It can be a solid slug or a hollow point slug. I am hoping the Marauder or the Origin will like them. I have the other NOE .25 cal molds as well. They do well in the Marauder, haven't tried them in the Origin yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on April 05, 2023, 11:01:03 PM
Finished cleaning, lubing, and installing new breech seal on new to me Diana 56TH. Dreamt of having enough time and good weather to participate in a casual match or two.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on April 06, 2023, 01:19:09 AM
Not one single thing!  I thought about it many times though...
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Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 06, 2023, 09:38:50 AM
Quote from: bReTt on April 06, 2023, 01:19:09 AM
Not one single thing!  I thought about it many times though...


 You know what they say..... "it's the thought that counts". ;D ;D
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Post by: FastDave on April 06, 2023, 11:53:14 AM
Installed a 10" barrel on my C2240.
Installed Reflex sight on my C2240XL
Installed UUG 3X9X32 (bugbuster clone) on my C362.

Installed green laser sight on under/rail on my Sig P226.
Have a Red laser coming for it also.
Green for day, Red for night.

I've done more before breakfast than most people do all day!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 06, 2023, 02:32:38 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 05, 2023, 10:32:42 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on April 05, 2023, 09:53:39 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 05, 2023, 09:32:29 PM
Rounding up the casting stuff, I have 2 new molds to play with. One is the .25 cal. NOE  slug mold  and the other is a custom mold from Accurate Molds for the Hercules .45 cal.

Which 25 cal mold?

It's the 249-39-RF-E6 2 cavity mold.  It can be a solid slug or a hollow point slug. I am hoping the Marauder or the Origin will like them. I have the other NOE .25 cal molds as well. They do well in the Marauder, haven't tried them in the Origin yet.

I tried that one in my Eagle Claw but could never get it to shoot well. I've had bad luck with two NOE molds for that gun, but the other two molds I have in other calibers have worked out. Maybe one of these days I'll try that mold again when NOE updates the diameter to 0.250" or more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 06, 2023, 04:02:52 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on April 06, 2023, 02:32:38 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 05, 2023, 10:32:42 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on April 05, 2023, 09:53:39 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on April 05, 2023, 09:32:29 PM
Rounding up the casting stuff, I have 2 new molds to play with. One is the .25 cal. NOE  slug mold  and the other is a custom mold from Accurate Molds for the Hercules .45 cal.

Which 25 cal mold?

It's the 249-39-RF-E6 2 cavity mold.  It can be a solid slug or a hollow point slug. I am hoping the Marauder or the Origin will like them. I have the other NOE .25 cal molds as well. They do well in the Marauder, haven't tried them in the Origin yet.

I tried that one in my Eagle Claw but could never get it to shoot well. I've had bad luck with two NOE molds for that gun, but the other two molds I have in other calibers have worked out. Maybe one of these days I'll try that mold again when NOE updates the diameter to 0.250" or more.

It's available in .251.

https://noebulletmolds.com/site/product-category/bullet-moulds/251/251-39-rf-ch4/
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 07, 2023, 01:04:06 AM
Tried the HN18 with the Gamo for my "jumper" entry in the match for the third practice run.  Got the Scope position resolved and put a 3 shot group in one ragged hole and started on the official size target.  Either the springer has damaged the Winchester or my hold is all over the place.  Will adjust position of front rest/bag tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 07, 2023, 11:43:34 AM
Waiting for my new trap to arrive and then shooting, a lot.
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Post by: avator on April 07, 2023, 12:12:34 PM
This morning I went out for my normal hour or so of casting. After a couple pours of the 4 cavity mold I noticed it dripping from the nozzle. Being the novice to casting that I am I watched a couple videos on cleaning the LEE pot. It was pretty obvious, after watching the videos, of how to do it but I just wanted to make sure. I drained the pot into a muffin in and shut it off to cool while I searched and watched the videos. I had some breakfast and now I'm headed out to clean the pot.
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Post by: avator on April 07, 2023, 01:50:53 PM
Pot cleaned... they sure take on alot of crud. And it's not from the wheel weights... I have yet to cast any of that. All I've used to this point is all the junk pellets I have collected over the year... non of which had been fired, or even been out of the tins they came in. Maybe thats why they were junk pellets that no gun liked in the first place..  ??? :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cosmic on April 07, 2023, 03:56:10 PM
If completely clean remove the valve rod and clean the inside the nozzle and valve rod and then lap them together with a power drill...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 07, 2023, 05:29:23 PM
Quote from: avator on April 07, 2023, 01:50:53 PM
Pot cleaned... they sure take on alot of crud. And it's not from the wheel weights... I have yet to cast any of that. All I've used to this point is all the junk pellets I have collected over the year... non of which had been fired, or even been out of the tins they came in. Maybe thats why they were junk pellets that no gun liked in the first place..  ??? :-\


The crud is from atmospheric O2 reacting with the molten alloy. Using wax (reductant) will help separate the O2 from the metals and return them to the alloy. If you use borax (a flux) the impurities and oxidized metals will bind to the borax so you can just scoop it all out. This usually results in less tin in the melt compared to using a reductant, since the oxidized tin will bind to the borax.
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Post by: avator on April 07, 2023, 05:32:21 PM
Yep, I keep it scooped out pretty good.
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Post by: Spacebus on April 07, 2023, 05:38:25 PM
Quote from: avator on April 07, 2023, 05:32:21 PM
Yep, I keep it scooped out pretty good.

I am constantly scooping out dross, but it keeps coming back. After using wax last time I was casting I might go back to using borax, just have to find it. I don't like the carbon left behind from the wax (I'm not using pure paraffin or beeswax).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cosmic on April 07, 2023, 06:44:40 PM
Grocery or department store in the laundry section.. 20 Mule Team Borax..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 07, 2023, 07:02:56 PM
Quote from: cosmic on April 07, 2023, 06:44:40 PM
Grocery or department store in the laundry section.. 20 Mule Team Borax..

That's what I normally use. I have five pounds of it hiding somewhere
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on April 07, 2023, 08:42:37 PM
Mounted a red dot sight on my new 2240xl and shot it until the CO2 was empty.  Charles
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Post by: cosmic on April 07, 2023, 09:29:31 PM
Spacebus, you must have a LOT of dirty laundry ,,, ;D
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Post by: Spacebus on April 07, 2023, 09:32:49 PM
Quote from: cosmic on April 07, 2023, 09:29:31 PM
Spacebus, you must have a LOT of dirty laundry ,,, ;D

I never thought to use it in the laundry, even though that's what it's supposed to be used for. I bough a bunch for dry preserving animal hides, specifically birds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2023, 09:22:16 AM
"Fumble Fingers" here just opened a new tin of "Meisters" for 10M shooting and promptly proceeded to drop it on the garage floor.
Instinct kicked in and I tried to catch it... but that made it even worse. ::)
500 little wadcutter .177 pellets everywhere.  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 08, 2023, 09:30:14 AM
 I ran out to the truck to retrieve my Jet1, to test fit in the 4 pistol case, it does fit nicely broken down and room for the extras that go with the gun. now to finalize my layout positions, and get to plucking  ;D
 I avoided any pellet spillage by grabbing a sealed tin to test fit ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 08, 2023, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2023, 09:22:16 AM
"Fumble Fingers" here just opened a new tin of "Meisters" for 10M shooting and promptly proceeded to drop it on the garage floor.
Instinct kicked in and I tried to catch it... but that made it even worse. ::)
500 little wadcutter .177 pellets everywhere.  :P
Shop vac.
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Post by: Insanity on April 08, 2023, 10:36:49 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2023, 09:22:16 AM
"Fumble Fingers" here just opened a new tin of "Meisters" for 10M shooting and promptly proceeded to drop it on the garage floor.
Instinct kicked in and I tried to catch it... but that made it even worse. ::)
500 little wadcutter .177 pellets everywhere.  :P

Pellets report to the melting pot post haste.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 08, 2023, 10:39:29 AM
Quote from: Insanity on April 08, 2023, 10:36:49 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2023, 09:22:16 AM
"Fumble Fingers" here just opened a new tin of "Meisters" for 10M shooting and promptly proceeded to drop it on the garage floor.
Instinct kicked in and I tried to catch it... but that made it even worse. ::)
500 little wadcutter .177 pellets everywhere.  :P

Pellets report to the melting pot post haste.
True that, I spill pellets now they just go in the reclaimed lead bucket, not worth cleaning and sorting :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 08, 2023, 10:58:13 AM
Looks like rain is settled in for the long haul...
Perfect day for making little round hunks of lead.
Roll up the door, put on some good old country music and fire up the pot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 08, 2023, 11:41:27 AM
 I plucked little foam squares until my Jet1 and carbine stock fit in the 4 gun case deal. gun was any longer I would not have made it fit though, unless I went on an angle and then room for the stock would be questionable.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8830)
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Post by: Insanity on April 08, 2023, 11:57:58 AM
Looks good James.
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Post by: kbstingwing on April 08, 2023, 12:50:26 PM
That look awesome James... ;) 
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Post by: Spacebus on April 08, 2023, 01:15:53 PM
Today I went to top off my 1.6L bottle and the poly seal for the bleed screw fitting failed, quite dramatically. I can't find any of the included spares, so I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction for a total rebuild kit + spare seals? It occurred to me that I should really have those parts on hand.


In light of the compressor failure I dug out the hand pump and a small moisture filter and sighted in some optics on the small bores. The new rimfire trap was also a great success!
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Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2023, 01:18:59 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 08, 2023, 10:39:29 AM
Quote from: Insanity on April 08, 2023, 10:36:49 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2023, 09:22:16 AM
"Fumble Fingers" here just opened a new tin of "Meisters" for 10M shooting and promptly proceeded to drop it on the garage floor.
Instinct kicked in and I tried to catch it... but that made it even worse. ::)
500 little wadcutter .177 pellets everywhere.  :P

Pellets report to the melting pot post haste.
True that, I spill pellets now they just go in the reclaimed lead bucket, not worth cleaning and sorting :)

Zactly what I did... sad.... Cuz they are my favorite 10M pellet.  :'(
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Post by: Back_Roads on April 08, 2023, 01:23:47 PM
Quote from: Insanity on April 08, 2023, 11:57:58 AM
Looks good James.
Thanks guys, and I can probably still slip a couple MRE's in there too ;)
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Post by: avator on April 08, 2023, 01:24:48 PM
The Texan will appreciate it, Scott... it'll be like Octoberfest in April...   ;D
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Post by: cosmic on April 08, 2023, 01:39:26 PM
Shop vac and a sock.. Turn the vac on and let it vacuum  up the toe end and tape the ankle part to the vac.. Vacuum up the pellets and then turn the vac off, the dump the pellets out of the sock..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 08, 2023, 02:29:06 PM
Or you could use those panty hose you have stashed in the back of your underwear drawer..   :o
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Post by: BanjomanMI76 on April 08, 2023, 04:59:15 PM
I drove up to High Pressure Pneumatics in Harrison Michigan to pick up my Re-sealed Benjamin Discovery .22 today.
Now to re-scope this beauty and re-apply the TKO suppressor. Can't wait to find out which pellets she likes.
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Post by: sekiar on April 08, 2023, 08:02:39 PM
I received my .177 Hatsan pellets today and after a struggle getting the darn red tape off I set out to try them out.  Now there is no excuse for what happen next.  As I have 6 Crosman pistols based on the 2240 I grabbed up my new 2240XL and thinking it was my 2300T and set out a pop can at about 20 ft and couldn't hit it.  So I set up my paper target at about the same distance and shot about four pellets that covered a good 8 or so inch pattern.  Then it all came to me that I was shooting .177 pellets in a .22 caliber gun.   In all these years shooting this was a first for me and hopefully the last.  I blame it all on that darn red tape.  On a positive note I installed a trigger shoe on my 2300T and installed an adjustable trigger spring in my 2240XL and both worked out just fine.  Charles
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Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 08, 2023, 10:01:27 PM
I got my dad's old lead smelting pot from my mom a few years back.  She had used it as a flowerpot and I was forced to excise quite a bit of rust.  I've been treating the pot with phosphoric acid alternating with a wire brush attachment on a drill.  Today I worked on it with several grades of sandpaper and it's as good as it is going to get.  I've got a collection of old scuba diver's belt weights.  Solid lead.  Next week I'll be melting them down and pouring some ingots.
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Post by: 2A Georgia on April 09, 2023, 09:56:37 AM
175-200 pumps to 3200psi for the AEA Challenger Standard - Deadlift, trap pull and mini squats :-)
If there's still light when I get home from Easter at Mother-in-law's I'll try my PCP entry for the informal match.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 10, 2023, 07:24:16 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 08, 2023, 10:01:27 PM
I got my dad's old lead smelting pot from my mom a few years back.  She had used it as a flowerpot and I was forced to excise quite a bit of rust.  I've been treating the pot with phosphoric acid alternating with a wire brush attachment on a drill.  Today I worked on it with several grades of sandpaper and it's as good as it is going to get.  I've got a collection of old scuba diver's belt weights.  Solid lead.  Next week I'll be melting them down and pouring some ingots.

Must have been pretty rusty! Usually I can just use steel wool and vinegar.
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Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 10, 2023, 02:13:00 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on April 10, 2023, 07:24:16 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 08, 2023, 10:01:27 PM
I got my dad's old lead smelting pot from my mom a few years back.  She had used it as a flowerpot and I was forced to excise quite a bit of rust.  I've been treating the pot with phosphoric acid alternating with a wire brush attachment on a drill.  Today I worked on it with several grades of sandpaper and it's as good as it is going to get.  I've got a collection of old scuba diver's belt weights.  Solid lead.  Next week I'll be melting them down and pouring some ingots.

Must have been pretty rusty! Usually I can just use steel wool and vinegar.
It's still pretty pitted but I think it's usable for melting and purifying scrap lead to make ingots.  I have used a small cast iron frying pan for years to "run ball" for my muzzle loaders but I've never cast pellets before.  From what I've read here it's a far more complicated procedure.  Not sure I'm ready to invest a lot of money to cast a pellet that might not shoot accurately.  So I do a lot of reading about other people's results.  I keep hoping several people will agree on what's a good design to try.  Thus far I haven't seen a consensus about any of the pellets I'm considering.  Only thing certain is that it will be a NOE .25 to start with.
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Post by: Spacebus on April 10, 2023, 03:33:45 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 10, 2023, 02:13:00 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on April 10, 2023, 07:24:16 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 08, 2023, 10:01:27 PM
I got my dad's old lead smelting pot from my mom a few years back.  She had used it as a flowerpot and I was forced to excise quite a bit of rust.  I've been treating the pot with phosphoric acid alternating with a wire brush attachment on a drill.  Today I worked on it with several grades of sandpaper and it's as good as it is going to get.  I've got a collection of old scuba diver's belt weights.  Solid lead.  Next week I'll be melting them down and pouring some ingots.

Must have been pretty rusty! Usually I can just use steel wool and vinegar.
It's still pretty pitted but I think it's usable for melting and purifying scrap lead to make ingots.  I have used a small cast iron frying pan for years to "run ball" for my muzzle loaders but I've never cast pellets before.  From what I've read here it's a far more complicated procedure.  Not sure I'm ready to invest a lot of money to cast a pellet that might not shoot accurately.  So I do a lot of reading about other people's results.  I keep hoping several people will agree on what's a good design to try.  Thus far I haven't seen a consensus about any of the pellets I'm considering.  Only thing certain is that it will be a NOE .25 to start with.

The only commercially available pellet molds are through NOE, there are three types in 22 and 25, two types in 30, and one in 35 cal. It's really down to power and twist rate. I have the 25 cal wadcutter mold, but that pellet really wants to go slow. If you have a 25 cal PCP, I would suggest the Hunter or Magnum molds. If your gun is 25 - 60 FPE range get the hunter mold, 50+ FPE get the magnum. There's some head room on the hunter mold if your are in the 60-ish FPE range with the shorter base pins, but I don't know what accuracy is like with different pins.

I find the pellets are easy to cast with a bottom pour ladle, but I've never used a bottom spout lead furnace.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: VAPhantom on April 10, 2023, 04:07:21 PM
I shot my Parrus at watermelon  ;)
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Post by: avator on April 10, 2023, 07:34:29 PM
Casted pellets then decided I had better get that pellet trap set up so I can start catching some lead.
So Betty Lou and I spent an hour or so on some R&D. I have 3 aluminum truck bed tool boxes and only 2 trucks One of them has a fiber glass cap and the other has  tool box. The second tool box is mounted on my small ATV trailer.
Now the 3rd will serve as a lead catch box.
Our typical shooting games consist of ripping cans off of 3" drywall screws, 3 sets of resettable flippers and paintballs or army men.
My original backstop/targets was 35yds from the shooting bench for the games. The rain we've had recently exposed a problem... everything sat in 6" of water. So I moved it in 5 yards to 30. I also have a dual halogen work light that can be set out for night shooting. If I get the urge to shoot farther I have the shooting deck at the bar/mancave where I can go 50yds one direction and 100yds in another.
I left a big ole mess out there so I didn't want to take a picture until I get it cleaned up.
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Post by: Back_Roads on April 10, 2023, 07:41:28 PM
Quote from: avator on April 10, 2023, 07:34:29 PM
Casted pellets then decided I had better get that pellet trap set up so I can start catching some lead.
So Betty Lou and I spent an hour or so on some R&D. I have 3 aluminum truck bed tool boxes and only 2 trucks One of them has a fiber glass cap and the other has  tool box. The second tool box is mounted on my small ATV trailer.
Now the 3rd will serve as a lead catch box.
Our typical shooting games consist of ripping cans off of 3" drywall screws, 3 sets of resettable flippers and paintballs or army men.
My original backstop/targets was 35yds from the shooting bench for the games. The rain we've had recently exposed a problem... everything sat in 6" of water. So I moved it in 5 yards to 30. I also have a dual halogen work light that can be set out for night shooting. If I get the urge to shoot farther I have the shooting deck at the bar/mancave where I can go 50yds one direction and 100yds in another.
I left a big ole mess out there so I didn't want to take a picture until I get it cleaned up.
I anm seeing specific uses Red shed for plinking and testing Man Cave for long range proofing, and other things with proofs % :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 10, 2023, 08:19:12 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 10, 2023, 07:41:28 PM
Quote from: avator on April 10, 2023, 07:34:29 PM
Casted pellets then decided I had better get that pellet trap set up so I can start catching some lead.
So Betty Lou and I spent an hour or so on some R&D. I have 3 aluminum truck bed tool boxes and only 2 trucks One of them has a fiber glass cap and the other has  tool box. The second tool box is mounted on my small ATV trailer.
Now the 3rd will serve as a lead catch box.
Our typical shooting games consist of ripping cans off of 3" drywall screws, 3 sets of resettable flippers and paintballs or army men.
My original backstop/targets was 35yds from the shooting bench for the games. The rain we've had recently exposed a problem... everything sat in 6" of water. So I moved it in 5 yards to 30. I also have a dual halogen work light that can be set out for night shooting. If I get the urge to shoot farther I have the shooting deck at the bar/mancave where I can go 50yds one direction and 100yds in another.
I left a big ole mess out there so I didn't want to take a picture until I get it cleaned up.
I anm seeing specific uses Red shed for plinking and testing Man Cave for long range proofing, and other things with proofs % :)
Correct.. although I do have a small fridge in the Red Shed as well. All the comforts of home.   ;D 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 11, 2023, 01:21:08 PM
 Got this one all back together. ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/z0X6eIF.jpg) (https://imgur.com/z0X6eIF)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 11, 2023, 10:05:38 PM
Mellon Air FTP Kit arrived today.  Installed in Project 1322, mounted Bushnell TRS25 and adjusted at 7 yards before it got dark.  There were also two bunnies in the back yard.  Good for them the Crossman was not sighted in and I was on a mission....another time....
Crossman put one ragged hole 3 shot group all touching the bull with FN FTT and a fairly tight group with HN18's.  Will have to get the chrono out and compare to baseline.  At least I can enjoy shooting the P1322 again.  The fit and finish on the FTP kit from Mr. Mellon was well worth the 15 day wait.  We'll see what the chrono says, but probably going cap Project 1322 here and not touch Mr. Mellon's fine work with volume upgrades.  The AG works fine and I can get back to shooting :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 12, 2023, 03:14:30 PM
I went for a ride on a bicycle with PCP tires.  Does that count?  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on April 12, 2023, 06:27:34 PM
I've been shooting my Crosman 2240XL, which now has an adjustable trigger spring setting at it's lowest value and still was about 4 or so pounds.  I removed the spring and cut of about 1 1/2 turns and boy did that make a big difference.  I'm guessing the trigger sets off at about one pound and fairly creep free.  Not a true target trigger but great for the gun and tin can dancing.  Charles
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Post by: kbstingwing on April 13, 2023, 11:54:12 AM
Went fishing today, caught a bunch of catfish, took them to my friends pond and released them, shot a couple turtles in my friends pond with the Uragan .25, keeping the Turtle population down enough to keep them from eating all the fish, there were about 150 turtles in the pond before, now down to about 80, I think 30 or less would be a good population for the size of the pond.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 13, 2023, 11:59:41 AM
I wasn't happy with the backstop and pellet trap I put together a couple days ago so I went out this morning, tore it apart and started all over. This setup seems much better.
I also received a 2 cav brass mold in the mail this morning... it's heating up right now. 217-20-FN same as the one I have here on loan.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on April 13, 2023, 12:31:16 PM
Since there are no markings on my DAQ .25 project other than the breech serial number, I made a Feb ‘75 Crosman 1300 breech plug fit by reducing the diameter and elongating the hole. Fits good and will be the caliber ID. Plus I like the way it finishes off the breech.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 13, 2023, 08:45:55 PM
Quote from: threesuns on April 13, 2023, 12:31:16 PM
Since there are no markings on my DAQ .25 project other than the breech serial number, I made a Feb ‘75 Crosman 1300 breech plug fit by reducing the diameter and elongating the hole. Fits good and will be the caliber ID. Plus I like the way it finishes off the breech.
That's a beautiful air gun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on April 13, 2023, 09:49:15 PM
TY, 2A Georgia. Still gotta work on the internals. More to come.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on April 14, 2023, 02:11:22 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on April 13, 2023, 11:54:12 AM
Went fishing today, caught a bunch of catfish, took them to my friends pond and released them, shot a couple turtles in my friends pond with the Uragan .25, keeping the Turtle population down enough to keep them from eating all the fish, there were about 150 turtles in the pond before, now down to about 80, I think 30 or less would be a good population for the size of the pond.
Turtle soup? 🍜🐢
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 14, 2023, 01:25:31 PM
Quote from: bReTt on April 14, 2023, 02:11:22 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on April 13, 2023, 11:54:12 AM
Went fishing today, caught a bunch of catfish, took them to my friends pond and released them, shot a couple turtles in my friends pond with the Uragan .25, keeping the Turtle population down enough to keep them from eating all the fish, there were about 150 turtles in the pond before, now down to about 80, I think 30 or less would be a good population for the size of the pond.
Turtle soup? 🍜🐢
Nope, not me..... these turtles carry salmonella, and some other bad scum..... :o :o ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 14, 2023, 04:06:15 PM
Put the FWB601 & R1 back in the rack.
I be wearing a tube and a bag for 7 days.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2023, 05:18:33 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on April 14, 2023, 04:06:15 PM
Put the FWB601 & R1 back in the rack.
I be wearing a tube and a bag for 7 days.

Colostomy?  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 14, 2023, 05:42:33 PM
I threw together an 8" .177 barrel for my other 2240, out of an old m4177 barrel I had laying around.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qqLpmJ7F/20230414-132710.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PvCGJkYb)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bNmzkwWD/20230414-131705.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJ0nhDwD)

I had to modify a couple old drill bits to get the chamber cut , and because of that I needed to fit the bolt to the chamber ( both spare bolts I have were .22 anyways ) so while I was at it I did an extended bolt probe.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qBXBBLGG/20230414-131724.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5vPDXpS)
The chamber I cut isn't perfect, but pellets chamber just fine without catching on anything and I'm happy with the muzzle crown.

I don't have any sights for it so I don't know what I'm going to do.
My initial plan was to do a 10" barrel to put togeather a little takedown carbine and get some kind of ultra compact little scope ( would be my only scope actually) , but the first chamber I did was a complete failure so I had to cut that off and start over.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 14, 2023, 06:04:34 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 14, 2023, 05:18:33 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on April 14, 2023, 04:06:15 PM
Put the FWB601 & R1 back in the rack.
I be wearing a tube and a bag for 7 days.

Colostomy?  :o

Under active bladder.
Effect of a botched UROLIFT last summer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on April 14, 2023, 06:14:26 PM
bantam5s “ The chamber I cut isn't perfect, but pellets chamber just fine without catching on anything and I'm happy with the muzzle crown.”

👍 I think I tossed my first and maybe 2nd attempts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on April 14, 2023, 06:21:19 PM
Put a trigger shoe on my 2240XL and tested it out on several cans.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2023, 06:48:10 PM
Sold a pistol in the classifieds.
Now to start looking for the next one to go.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on April 14, 2023, 07:16:51 PM
Quote from: threesuns on April 14, 2023, 06:14:26 PM
bantam5s “ The chamber I cut isn't perfect, but pellets chamber just fine without catching on anything and I'm happy with the muzzle crown.”

👍 I think I tossed my first and maybe 2nd attempts.
What did you use to cut the chamber ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on April 15, 2023, 06:50:56 AM
1rst time same as you … modded drill bit. Now I remove A LOT less with power tooling and do MUCH more finishing by hand.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 15, 2023, 12:21:37 PM
nothing today, gotta replace the blade drive belt and sharpen the blades on the Husky mower, that's going to be fun with my Afib, gotta also check the Crawfish traps in the creek if I'm still alive from the mower project.... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 15, 2023, 01:07:21 PM
I put my C362 back together and kind of hated it... Even just going up to six pumps is a drag and it's just not for me. It will be going on the classifieds soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 15, 2023, 07:41:56 PM
 I pumped my Barra 1866 a few times 8 times each, that was not the drag in this case but the trigger is, then again it is part of the challenge for a short range long range simulation.  ;D
[smg id=7058]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on April 15, 2023, 07:43:00 PM
Took a break from yard work and took a drink of an adult beverage when a Red Squirrel copped a seat in my 10 yard zero zone.
Took the shot and it dropped to a lower branch in a pull-up position then to the ground.
Another Red showed up later and as I squeezed the trigger... I realized it was still on safe and didn't get a shot off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on April 15, 2023, 08:13:43 PM
Assembled the mini target from Shooting Target 7. Very nice set up, this one will last a while. I have another set of paddles some where in the house that I could add to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on April 16, 2023, 12:33:43 AM
I got tired of seeing my grungy, dusty, rust freckled B3 in the gun room.   So I spent some more time cleaning it up.  I think I turned it from a $20 AG into a $25 AG.  Looks much better now and could take it's rightful place amongst all the bespoke European doubles and drillings.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: SwampHunter on April 16, 2023, 02:08:54 AM
Hopefully fixed the air leak on my prod, definitely got the hammer adjusted so it will shoot when over 1500psi. And broke my adapter for the folding stock putting it back together  :-X 2 steps forward...one back.
 Did get in a little shooting with a d34 I'm trying to learn to shoot lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on April 16, 2023, 08:41:11 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on April 16, 2023, 12:33:43 AM
I got tired of seeing my grungy, dusty, rust freckled B3 in the gun room.   So I spent some more time cleaning it up.  I think I turned it from a $20 AG into a $25 AG.  Looks much better now and could take it's rightful place amongst all the bespoke European doubles and drillings.

[chuckling]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on April 16, 2023, 08:44:26 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 15, 2023, 07:41:56 PM
I pumped my Barra 1866 a few times 8 times each, that was not the drag in this case but the trigger is, then again it is part of the challenge for a short range long range simulation.  ;D
[smg id=7058]

Haven't spent much time with my Barra 1866. How do you like and not like it so far?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 16, 2023, 09:04:57 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 16, 2023, 08:44:26 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 15, 2023, 07:41:56 PM
I pumped my Barra 1866 a few times 8 times each, that was not the drag in this case but the trigger is, then again it is part of the challenge for a short range long range simulation.  ;D
[smg id=7058]

Haven't spent much time with my Barra 1866. How do you like and not like it so far?
Fun plinker, but mostly a decorative item around here. I bought the Jr. version as a gift and got to shoot it and would shoot one of those more often myself.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 16, 2023, 09:20:42 PM
 I got to shooting my 1322 carbine SBR with the buck rail molded adapter, and decided a scout mount  CP pistol scope setup would be kinda cool and maybe even purposeful. well I ran out of windage , as the gun was shooting way to the right, but accurate, hmm take off the LDC, darn near where it should be, went with the flash hider muzzle brake and sighted in with no issues there. Messed with LDC at different thread rotations with same major shift in accuracy.
 I have the same setup on my 1377 with none of those issues ??? Well I have it shooting accurate W/O the LDC, LOUD n Proud , actually "more funner" that way anyhow  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 17, 2023, 12:50:55 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 16, 2023, 09:20:42 PM
I got to shooting my 1322 carbine SBR with the buck rail molded adapter, and decided a scout mount  CP pistol scope setup would be kinda cool and maybe even purposeful. well I ran out of windage , as the gun was shooting way to the right, but accurate, hmm take off the LDC, darn near where it should be, went with the flash hider muzzle brake and sighted in with no issues there. Messed with LDC at different thread rotations with same major shift in accuracy.
 I have the same setup on my 1377 with none of those issues ??? Well I have it shooting accurate W/O the LDC, LOUD n Proud , actually "more funner" that way anyhow  ;D
As my screen name implies, I have been in several "discussions" about Short Barreled Carbines...lol....thank the heavens AG are not firearms and can be modified to suit any freeman's dreams...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 17, 2023, 12:56:03 AM
Got the Chrono working and finished pellet testing the PT-80 from Gamo.  Maybe I'll finish my box to 100round video review.  It was interrupted when I removed the non-adjustable rear sight attempting to adjust it for elevation.  Gamo sent me one in just a few days and CSR was wonderful!  So far I love it for back yard plinking....as a matter of fact my Sheriff Officer neighbor saw it and bought himself a Glock17 clone BB pistol from Amazon...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 17, 2023, 08:43:30 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on April 17, 2023, 12:50:55 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 16, 2023, 09:20:42 PM
I got to shooting my 1322 carbine SBR with the buck rail molded adapter, and decided a scout mount  CP pistol scope setup would be kinda cool and maybe even purposeful. well I ran out of windage , as the gun was shooting way to the right, but accurate, hmm take off the LDC, darn near where it should be, went with the flash hider muzzle brake and sighted in with no issues there. Messed with LDC at different thread rotations with same major shift in accuracy.
 I have the same setup on my 1377 with none of those issues ??? Well I have it shooting accurate W/O the LDC, LOUD n Proud , actually "more funner" that way anyhow  ;D
As my screen name implies, I have been in several "discussions" about Short Barreled Carbines...lol....thank the heavens AG are not firearms and can be modified to suit any freeman's dreams...

  Since it is safe to do, here is a photo of said SBR ;)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8839)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 17, 2023, 07:30:35 PM
Screw the gun... ;)
That rest is my favorite.
The Stinger has served me well!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 17, 2023, 07:42:56 PM
 Me too, my cousin was over onetime and was shooting my Marauder, when he saw the accuracy he was getting, he goes to the back of his Jeep and pulls out the Stinger rest, the rest is history I had to have my own.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 17, 2023, 10:47:24 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 17, 2023, 08:43:30 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on April 17, 2023, 12:50:55 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 16, 2023, 09:20:42 PM
I got to shooting my 1322 carbine SBR with the buck rail molded adapter, and decided a scout mount  CP pistol scope setup would be kinda cool and maybe even purposeful. well I ran out of windage , as the gun was shooting way to the right, but accurate, hmm take off the LDC, darn near where it should be, went with the flash hider muzzle brake and sighted in with no issues there. Messed with LDC at different thread rotations with same major shift in accuracy.
 I have the same setup on my 1377 with none of those issues ??? Well I have it shooting accurate W/O the LDC, LOUD n Proud , actually "more funner" that way anyhow  ;D
As my screen name implies, I have been in several "discussions" about Short Barreled Carbines...lol....thank the heavens AG are not firearms and can be modified to suit any freeman's dreams...

  Since it is safe to do, here is a photo of said SBR ;)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8839)

Very nice 13you custom to your liking!  Inspired for my Project 1322.  Many thanks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 17, 2023, 11:20:19 PM
Burned up a cart shooting the Gamo PT-80 at 5M.
Boy are these eyes horrible with iron(plastic) sights.
Still loads of fun while grilling memsahib's dinner :-)

After TV time fiddled with head space on Project 1322 go a louder air fart and it did push a pellet out the barrel but felt weaker than the PT-80.  Chrono tomorrow weather permitting
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 17, 2023, 11:23:15 PM
I stopped at the post office and picked up a PMO for an air rifle I am purchasing. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on April 18, 2023, 04:06:02 PM
Received a call from a Crosman repair shop that my Crosman 2400 custom shop carbine is been shipped tomorrow.  Now that made me a happy guy!  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 20, 2023, 08:52:06 AM
Picked up a couple rattle cans of paint while in the city yesterday. Gonna spruce up the target rack some.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 20, 2023, 01:30:27 PM
Quote from: sekiar on April 18, 2023, 04:06:02 PM
Received a call from a Crosman repair shop that my Crosman 2400 custom shop carbine is been shipped tomorrow.  Now that made me a happy guy!  Charles

WHOA!
CCS is back open?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 20, 2023, 04:51:19 PM
Had a rain day today so I came home and went through my "big" tote lol. Took a bit of inventory while I was in there and decided it was/is time to do a power upgrade on my 30 cal bottle armada carbine. I ordered some suggested transfer port material. I already have the valve. I'm hoping to get it up in the mid to high 900's. Hopefully it shoots as accurate as the higher velocities, right now it's shooting the hades pellets at 825-835 ish.when I had it out last year it was smashing soda cans at 115 yards. Maybe it will shoot even better ! Now once I get the tp material I will cut some install the valve and open the barrel and polish any burs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on April 20, 2023, 05:40:54 PM
Resealed and installed trigger kits on 2 classic Daisy 880's
Put a new pump cup in a newly acquired Crosman Model 1
Made a few parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 20, 2023, 05:46:45 PM
 I took apart the latest 880 and removed the "lawyer spring". ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on April 20, 2023, 06:57:27 PM
I installed an adjustable hammer spring in my new 2240XL and also installed an adjustable trigger spring and added a shoulder stock.  I put a BSA Sweet 22 scope on the carbine and sighted it in.   Also mounted the brow hand grips on my new 2240 pistol and worked on the trigger pull by compressing the trigger spring.  Now it's one of my better trigger set ups.  Now to finish sighting it in and it will be ready to do the can dance.   All in all a good air gun day.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Simplemann on April 21, 2023, 12:10:52 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 20, 2023, 01:30:27 PM
Quote from: sekiar on April 18, 2023, 04:06:02 PM
Received a call from a Crosman repair shop that my Crosman 2400 custom shop carbine is been shipped tomorrow.  Now that made me a happy guy!  Charles

WHOA!


CCS is back open?



Yes CCS is back in service..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 21, 2023, 01:45:02 PM
Bought a Umarex Hammer, it's a leaker and needs fixing, got it for $300.00
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 21, 2023, 06:09:17 PM
Rock tumbler arrived for cleaning up my cast pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 21, 2023, 11:33:58 PM
Stomped around Pine Log WMA after work and listened to woods sounds while relaxing in my tree stand.  Total of 2.5 miles plus 30 pounds.  The climbing stand is 22 pounds of aluminum and the AEA .30 Challenger Standard is 8 plus the UTG 30mm scope.  I have to say the stand rides nice and the Safari sling really lightens the AEA's bulk.  I think this combo is going to work great. 
Oh and I made some hideous calls with two different Primos mouth calls.  At first some hens answered me, then they moved away...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 23, 2023, 08:17:01 AM
Parts are due to arrive for the basket case Sentry 705 Deluxe HC .25 tomorrow.
I plan on getting it on the bench and doing a total tear down and reseal before the final assembly.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 23, 2023, 04:36:36 PM
Quote from: avator on April 23, 2023, 08:17:01 AM
Parts are due to arrive for the basket case Sentry 705 Deluxe HC .25 tomorrow.
I plan on getting it on the bench and doing a total tear down and reseal before the final assembly.
Sounds like a fun day, I love tearing thing apart, fixing and reassembly, it's my forte'.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on April 23, 2023, 10:48:23 PM
Cocking the bolt on my Daisy 717 felt like pulling a stick through a bucket of rocks.   I thought that flimsy plastic bolt was gonna break or that there had to be something wrong internally.    So anyways while I had it apart for resealing, I could see the point of contact between the bolt and cocking link was really badly designed.    15 minutes of careful filing to reshape the contact link and now it's slicker than owl spit.   As usual the more I tinker with an AG, the more I like it.  If only I could find an optic mount.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 23, 2023, 11:56:56 PM
Quote from: avator on April 23, 2023, 08:17:01 AM
Parts are due to arrive for the basket case Sentry 705 Deluxe HC .25 tomorrow.
I plan on getting it on the bench and doing a total tear down and reseal before the final assembly.

I suggest a full first aid kit and at least two tourniquets. Cursed is cursed....  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 24, 2023, 07:15:38 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on April 23, 2023, 11:56:56 PM
Quote from: avator on April 23, 2023, 08:17:01 AM
Parts are due to arrive for the basket case Sentry 705 Deluxe HC .25 tomorrow.
I plan on getting it on the bench and doing a total tear down and reseal before the final assembly.

I suggest a full first aid kit and at least two tourniquets. Cursed is cursed....  ::)
A fresh qt. of 'creek water' is on stand by..   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 24, 2023, 04:48:07 PM
went to my friends pond and got rid of a few turtles for him. and added a couple catfish and some Crayfish
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 24, 2023, 07:13:59 PM
Quote from: avator on April 24, 2023, 07:15:38 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on April 23, 2023, 11:56:56 PM
Quote from: avator on April 23, 2023, 08:17:01 AM
Parts are due to arrive for the basket case Sentry 705 Deluxe HC .25 tomorrow.
I plan on getting it on the bench and doing a total tear down and reseal before the final assembly.

I suggest a full first aid kit and at least two tourniquets. Cursed is cursed....  ::)
A fresh qt. of 'creek water' is on stand by..   ;)
Bill that sounds like what my Father used to call a “two bottle job”.

Might take more than one quart of creek water. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 24, 2023, 11:55:39 PM
Sunday went to southeast side of Metro Atlanta to shoot AG.
The Gamo would put two pellets touching at 25 yards and then a random flier.
Did the same for two of the senior members in our group...both said throw the Winchester 2-7AO in the trash, but I have till May 5th to return to Midway :-)
For now the Bushnell TRS25 red dot is back on the Gamo Break Barrel.
The AEA .30cal painted cloverleafs at 25 yards and danced cans at 50 yards but being unregulated,I can see the POI change just as I'm walking in my sighting.  Next allowance from memsahib goes towards a regulator..sadly Fox is sold out so looks like across the pond for the Huma.
Stressful Monday at the office so broke out the PT-80 Gamo while grilling dinner for some plink therepy...all better
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 25, 2023, 12:24:14 PM
Checked the pressure of the Umarex Hammer I got yesterday and fixed the leak, it's Holding pressure right at 3400 psi, so the leak is fixed, I might just replace the Breach O-rings, they look old and worn, just waiting on the Slugs I ordered from NSA, should be here by Friday, can't wait to try this thing out, I put my Millet 4-16x50 scope on it, may try some others too,  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: KWK on April 25, 2023, 10:25:09 PM
Sanded in two coats of Minwax Antique oil on my ARH stock for my HW50 and put it back together in the wee hours this AM. It came with a coat or two of, I guess, Royal London Oil.  Easiest finish I ever worked with for a nice satin sheen. I put it right over JM's finish. After rubbing out the finish with a cloth I laid it on a towel to dry overnight (a few days ago). Doesn't pick up a bit of lint or dirt. Filled most of the pores. I chose this finish because McKeown recommended it. https://www.airgunstocks.com/ (https://www.airgunstocks.com/)
My stock looks and feels really nice. Better than Tru oil and even easier to work with.
(http://)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 26, 2023, 12:32:45 AM
Shot the second segment of video for my Gamo PT-80 Box to 100 round review.  Now back to relearning Kaden video editor...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 27, 2023, 11:53:31 AM
 Bolt probe went belly up in Crosman 782 Black Diamond so I got another from Precision Pellet and put it in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 27, 2023, 12:34:26 PM
Opened a long box I found on my doorstep.  Been waiting 45 years for this one.  Since Crosman discontinued the model 1400.

Crosman model 362 SN 00785.  I like what I see.  Today will be spent testing and evaluating.  I'll post a complete review and comparison to the (benchmark) 1400 in another thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 27, 2023, 04:59:11 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 27, 2023, 12:34:26 PM
Opened a long box I found on my doorstep.  Been waiting 45 years for this one.  Since Crosman discontinued the model 1400.

Crosman model 362 SN 00785.  I like what I see.  Today will be spent testing and evaluating.  I'll post a complete review and comparison to the (benchmark) 1400 in another thread.

You may need to tweak the front sight a bit, i put a fiber sight on, but it broke and I went back to OEM.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 27, 2023, 05:29:24 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on April 27, 2023, 04:59:11 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 27, 2023, 12:34:26 PM
Opened a long box I found on my doorstep.  Been waiting 45 years for this one.  Since Crosman discontinued the model 1400.

Crosman model 362 SN 00785.  I like what I see.  Today will be spent testing and evaluating.  I'll post a complete review and comparison to the (benchmark) 1400 in another thread.

You may need to tweak the front sight a bit, i put a fiber sight on, but it broke and I went back to OEM.
Thanks!  Unfortunately my eyesight is beyond using iron sights.  I stuck a spare Pinty compact scope I had on it and the combination works pretty well.
It's accurate!  At least with Crosman Piranhas.  The breech is leaking a bit more than it should and the puff of air at discharge is a little disconcerting.  I'm going to poke around and see if I can't cure that.  I haven't had an opportunity to chronograph it yet but the seat of my pants says it's about where it oughta be.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 27, 2023, 06:05:47 PM
Started setting up the airgun range on my new dream property in the woods.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 27, 2023, 07:26:55 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 27, 2023, 05:29:24 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on April 27, 2023, 04:59:11 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 27, 2023, 12:34:26 PM
Opened a long box I found on my doorstep.  Been waiting 45 years for this one.  Since Crosman discontinued the model 1400.

Crosman model 362 SN 00785.  I like what I see.  Today will be spent testing and evaluating.  I'll post a complete review and comparison to the (benchmark) 1400 in another thread.

You may need to tweak the front sight a bit, i put a fiber sight on, but it broke and I went back to OEM.
Thanks!  Unfortunately my eyesight is beyond using iron sights.  I stuck a spare Pinty compact scope I had on it and the combination works pretty well.
It's accurate!  At least with Crosman Piranhas.  The breech is leaking a bit more than it should and the puff of air at discharge is a little disconcerting.  I'm going to poke around and see if I can't cure that.  I haven't had an opportunity to chronograph it yet but the seat of my pants says it's about where it oughta be.

I would suspect the breech/probe o ring or the TP alignment. I thought there seemed like a lot of air, but I don't know what is normal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 28, 2023, 07:20:17 AM
Poked around in the safe and under the bed trying to decide what to take to Findlay to put on the table.... not having much luck.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 28, 2023, 08:52:37 AM
I've been casting mostly .25  lately. I think I get the .22 2 cav brass mold cleaned up and drop some of those today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 28, 2023, 10:22:21 AM
Took the Legends Full Auto BB Tommy Gun (https://hardairmagazine.com/news/exclusive-first-look-at-the-legends-full-auto-bb-tommy-gun/) out for some cheap thrills. At least 15 BBs per second on full-auto. And it was still hitting what I was aiming at!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 28, 2023, 11:39:35 AM
I might just run down to the shooting area and sight in the Hammer, depends on how I feel, had bad vertigo yesterday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 28, 2023, 11:51:15 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on April 28, 2023, 11:39:35 AM
I might just run down to the shooting area and sight in the Hammer, depends on how I feel, had bad vertigo yesterday.
So maybe you should walk down instead of running...  :o  Kidding, of course, I hope you get over that soon.

I've been out in the Red Shed this morning. I fired up the lead pot and put a pan of Dawn water on the hot plate to get good and hot. While they were brewing I took the .22 brass 2 cav mold apart. I scrubbed an rinsed all the parts several times.
The I put it back together and stuck it in the hot plate oven to dry and heat up.

Meantime I have the final batch of .25 cal pellets I dropped yesterday in the tumbler with some stainless steel 3/8 nuts for media. When they are done I simply separate them with a magnet in a sock. Then I will inspect, cull and weigh samples.
I would estimate I have 1500 - 2000 .22 pellets stocked so far after tumbling and culling.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 28, 2023, 11:57:19 AM
Bill,
Most stainless steel won't stick to a magnet... some does, but most don't.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 28, 2023, 12:04:25 PM
From the internet:
Some stainless steels are magnetic, and others are not. The defining factor of magnetism comes down to the the steel's microstructure. Martensitic stainless steels (which have a ferritic microstructure) are magnetic. Austenitic stainless steels contain nickel and are non-magnetic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 28, 2023, 01:35:06 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 28, 2023, 11:57:19 AM
Bill,
Most stainless steel won't stick to a magnet... some does, but most don't.
I'll have to double check.. I was sure the box said SS. I do know that the magnet works great to separate them from the pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 28, 2023, 01:38:03 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 28, 2023, 12:04:25 PM
From the internet:
Some stainless steels are magnetic, and others are not. The defining factor of magnetism comes down to the the steel's microstructure. Martensitic stainless steels (which have a ferritic microstructure) are magnetic. Austenitic stainless steels contain nickel and are non-magnetic.

Does anyone else see the irony here?

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on April 28, 2023, 02:31:59 PM
Found this great gun cabinet for 60 bucks in a local thrift / junk store.  Finally able to store the air guns in style…
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 28, 2023, 02:33:00 PM
NICE SCORE MARCO!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on April 28, 2023, 02:56:15 PM
Hey, thanks Hoosier daddy. I agree.  This is actually the first piece of furniture I bought for the home I just moved into.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 28, 2023, 03:03:02 PM
Quote from: Mr.P on April 28, 2023, 02:56:15 PM
Hey, thanks Hoosier daddy. I agree.  This is actually the first piece of furniture I bought for the home I just moved into.
LOL... now that's a dedicated air gunner right there..  ;)

Not a bed, not a couch, not even a kitchen table...   an air gun cabinet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on April 28, 2023, 03:15:30 PM
Well I brought a table with me, and I sleep in a hammock.  And I have some chairs… but this IS the first purchase for the home here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 28, 2023, 03:32:32 PM
Shooting a plastic coffee bottle with a Daisy 5501 at about 20 feet and on the third shot, the BB came right back at me and would have taken my right eye out if I wasn't wearing eye protection at the time. Remember to always wear eye protection or you will very possibly shoot your eye out!

-W

https://youtu.be/mrAwb9ptu9U
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on April 28, 2023, 07:49:07 PM
Installed a stainless steel power adjuster in my stock 2240 today, too cool and damp to enjoy shooting, but tomorrow is another day:)  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 28, 2023, 08:14:41 PM
Took my Bandito on a walk with me scouting out turkeys before the season officially opens. I snagged a red squirrel for the pups on the walk back home. I'm hoping a new to me 600 arrives at the post office tomorrow! Tracking said it was on the way from the distribution center before noon. The CO2 carts haven't gotten here yet, so I'll pick some up at the hardware store on the way home from the post office. My Red Rock order should be here before I run through a couple of 40 packs. Maybe I'll end up with some more CO2 pistols....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 28, 2023, 08:28:20 PM
Well Vertigo still bugging me today, will have to try again tomorrow...  :o :o :o :-[ :'(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 28, 2023, 09:10:37 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 28, 2023, 07:20:17 AM
Poked around in the safe and under the bed trying to decide what to take to Findlay to put on the table.... not having much luck.  ::)

I was thinking about taking some guns but I don't feel much like messing around with the stuff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 29, 2023, 06:02:21 PM
Went to Findlay "Toys that shoot"
Reacquainted with some old friends...
Sad to hear it is over... As well as K-zoo. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 29, 2023, 06:11:25 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 29, 2023, 06:02:21 PM
Went to Findlay "Toys that shoot"
Reacquainted with some old friends...
Sad to hear it is over... As well as K-zoo. :(

I guess there was nothing worth coming home with. Looks like it was a good time!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 29, 2023, 06:26:23 PM
Oh there was... LOTS
But I maintained some restraint.  ;)

I love my "Side by side" scatterguns... Just imagine 2 Daisy's with the original wooden crate!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on April 29, 2023, 06:34:37 PM
Quote from: avator on April 21, 2023, 06:09:17 PM
Rock tumbler arrived for cleaning up my cast pellets.

Which tumbler did you get?
How well does it work?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 29, 2023, 06:45:01 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on April 29, 2023, 06:34:37 PM
Quote from: avator on April 21, 2023, 06:09:17 PM
Rock tumbler arrived for cleaning up my cast pellets.

Which tumbler did you get?
How well does it work?

Just a tease but Bill is a genius!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on April 29, 2023, 06:58:46 PM
gracious! Don't tell him that! Next thing you know he'll go all "I'm MENSA" on us!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 29, 2023, 07:18:37 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on April 29, 2023, 06:34:37 PM
Quote from: avator on April 21, 2023, 06:09:17 PM
Rock tumbler arrived for cleaning up my cast pellets.

Which tumbler did you get?
How well does it work?
Just a cheapo to see if it worked... and it does.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 29, 2023, 07:19:09 PM
Quote from: Privateer on April 29, 2023, 06:58:46 PM
gracious! Don't tell him that! Next thing you know he'll go all "I'm MENSA" on us!
LOL... probably not.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on April 29, 2023, 07:19:58 PM
Darn, I just remembered that I wanted to check out a Diana D34 at the gun show this afternoon.   I don't know why I spaced out until now.   The asking price for it was $140.  As I was passing by, it looked like it was in good shape but there were too many people around so I didn't look closely.   I don't know if that was a good deal or how many variants there are.   But at least I got a $15 Gecado at the show.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 29, 2023, 07:21:20 PM
Just messing around back and forth between mowing, Nascar and a store run I cast about 150 or so more .22.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 29, 2023, 07:58:26 PM
 I put together a house warming present for a Co-worker, I bought the kit for the long barrel, and decided if I add 10 CO2 carts, the free silhouette targets I got with the gun, a tin of CPHP, and a scope it would make the missing barrel less noticeable a nice house warming gift.  :D ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8849)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on April 29, 2023, 09:12:21 PM
Straightened the upward bent barrel on a Ruger Air Hawk Elite II
Repaired the fractured stock mounting on a V.1 Crosman 2200 Chromie
Resealed and installed a trigger mod on a Daisy 880

Made some parts on the Hardinge and Logan lathes.....

Other 'n that..........nut 'n' honey
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 29, 2023, 09:23:06 PM
I tried various scopes on the C362.  Looks like its going to be the UTG 4X32 AO.  I removed the bolt probe and the probe O-ring  and added a wrap of Teflon tape to the O-ring mortice before reinstalling the O-ring.  The escape of air at the breech seems significantly reduced.  I haven't tried it with a heavy pellet yet and we shall see if really improves the sealing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 29, 2023, 09:31:49 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 29, 2023, 09:23:06 PM
I tried various scopes on the C362.  Looks like its going to be the UTG 4X32 AO.  I removed the bolt probe and the probe O-ring  and added a wrap of Teflon tape to the O-ring mortice before reinstalling the O-ring.  The escape of air at the breech seems significantly reduced.  I haven't tried it with a heavy pellet yet and we shall see if really improves the sealing.

I wonder if the 362 barrels have a different chamber/leade shape compared to other 13xx type guns. The OEM breech and probe are inbound! Unfortunately the OEM probe doesn't come apart from the handle and can't be installed in the Baker breech.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 29, 2023, 09:42:59 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 29, 2023, 09:23:06 PM
I tried various scopes on the C362.  Looks like its going to be the UTG 4X32 AO.  I removed the bolt probe and the probe O-ring  and added a wrap of Teflon tape to the O-ring mortice before reinstalling the O-ring.  The escape of air at the breech seems significantly reduced.  I haven't tried it with a heavy pellet yet and we shall see if really improves the sealing.


I normally salvage O-rings from cheap transparent disposable cig lighters 'cuz they usually have extremely small and thin ones for the top portion of the Crosman transfer port and one for behind the probe O-ring.

The cocking bolt also locks up so much better with that super mini O-ring behind the 005 probe O-ring-- they're about as thin as sewing thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 29, 2023, 09:47:49 PM
Some people use dental floss for the probe job.

Never tried that though 'cuz the lighter mod just works great; it pushes the 003 or 005 O-ring slightly for a much better seal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 30, 2023, 09:01:03 AM
went to the range and shot the Umarex Hammer .50, put 8 rounds down range, ran out of air in my SCBA tank, forgot to bring a pair of Channel locks to remove the fill whip manifold to switch to a full tank... Duh getting old and forgetful, also forgot the Chrony, oh well it was really windy so I just got a close dial on the scope, the gun shoots great, no problems at all with it, I was shooting NSA .510 388gr hollow points, they fit nice and snug in the magazines, they also give a good kick too, this thing is a shooter, I think I'm going to keep it.... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 30, 2023, 09:15:59 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on April 30, 2023, 09:01:03 AM
went to the range and shot the Umarex Hammer .50, put 8 rounds down range, ran out of air in my SCBA tank, forgot to bring a pair of Channel locks to remove the fill whip manifold to switch to a full tank... Duh getting old and forgetful, also forgot the Chrony, oh well it was really windy so I just got a close dial on the scope, the gun shoots great, no problems at all with it, I was shooting NSA .510 388gr hollow points, they fit nice and snug in the magazines, they also give a good kick too, this thing is a shooter, I think I'm going to keep it.... ;)
I find it hard to sell a gun that was a steal, and works like it should ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on April 30, 2023, 09:25:33 AM
Put an old Tech Force 2-7x32AO scope on my old Remington 777SB. Haven't shot it in awhile. Thought I might put some pellets through it. Same gun as a Crosman Vantage but with a silver satin finish, light color shiny finish on the stock and a barrel shroud and gas ram. Noticed it has a metal trigger guard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 30, 2023, 11:49:45 AM
Sized and sorted 100 new .457 HP slugs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on April 30, 2023, 09:20:11 PM
I decided to follow Bill's lead and try to tumble some pellets but not just ANY pellets they would have to be special pellets, ones that are at the center of contravisty!

The CPHP in .22 of course.

I cleaned out one of my big tumblers, added #5 of stainless steel pins and 8 tins of pellets to it and ran it dry for 15 minutes.

I got beautiful results, all the pellets are shiny, undamaged and there is ZERO flash, swarf or peices left on the pellets and since the pins are a magnetic SST, they were easy as heck to pick up out of the pellet pile and drop into a bucket.

The tiny particles left from the tumbling all sat nicely on a thick towel and I just rolled the pile of pellets off onto a clean area and scooped them up into tins.

EaZy, fast and beautiful!  :-*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 30, 2023, 09:42:58 PM
Opened the airways to .250 and installed a cothran ph valve in my 30 cal bottle armada. It's been a long time coming. The war cobra valve and .187 airways just wasn't cutting it in 30. I took out the heavy 15.7# spring and put in a hill262. I also swapped out the hill30 hammer with a heavier nylon hammer that I found in one of my parts totes. Now it's time to tune. More fun to come.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on April 30, 2023, 09:52:16 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on April 30, 2023, 09:20:11 PM
I decided to follow Bill's lead and try to tumble some pellets but not just ANY pellets they would have to be special pellets, ones that are at the center of contravisty!

The CPHP in .22 of course.

I cleaned out one of my big tumblers, added #5 of stainless steel pins and 8 tins of pellets to it and ran it dry for 15 minutes.

I got beautiful results, all the pellets are shiny, undamaged and there is ZERO flash, swarf or peices left on the pellets and since the pins are a magnetic SST, they were easy as heck to pick up out of the pellet pile and drop into a bucket.

The tiny particles left from the tumbling all sat nicely on a thick towel and I just rolled the pile of pellets off onto a clean area and scooped them up into tins.

EaZy, fast and beautiful!  :-*

Let us know about the accuracy!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 30, 2023, 10:29:59 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on April 30, 2023, 09:20:11 PM
I decided to follow Bill's lead and try to tumble some pellets but not just ANY pellets they would have to be special pellets, ones that are at the center of contravisty!

The CPHP in .22 of course.

I cleaned out one of my big tumblers, added #5 of stainless steel pins and 8 tins of pellets to it and ran it dry for 15 minutes.

I got beautiful results, all the pellets are shiny, undamaged and there is ZERO flash, swarf or peices left on the pellets and since the pins are a magnetic SST, they were easy as heck to pick up out of the pellet pile and drop into a bucket.

The tiny particles left from the tumbling all sat nicely on a thick towel and I just rolled the pile of pellets off onto a clean area and scooped them up into tins.

EaZy, fast and beautiful!  :-*
David...
Put your magnet in an old sock. After all the pins are stuck turn the sock inside out and pull the magnet off. Now all the pins are in the sock and you can just pour them into a container.
BTW... this was not my idea. It was NVReloader (Don) that brought it to us.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on April 30, 2023, 11:49:45 PM
Took the ballistol soaked patched out of my patch worm kit and tossed them in the trash. Why you may ask? Because it smells like rotten feet to me with a hint of that disgusting anease scent. I then washed out the little container best I could and replaced the patches I bought in some hoppe's #9 synthetic. I placed said patched in a small 2oz throwaway container and poured in just a splash of hoppe's and let them soak it up. Once all were well saturated but not dripping I stuffed them into the container and put that back into its nice little ziplock baggie.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Garandsx5 on May 01, 2023, 07:47:08 AM
Insanity-

Ballistol = rotten feet and anise….. What, no dog vomit?  I’m with you on Ballistol’s smell.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on May 01, 2023, 08:33:46 AM
Quote from: avator on April 30, 2023, 10:29:59 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on April 30, 2023, 09:20:11 PM
I decided to follow Bill's lead and try to tumble some pellets but not just ANY pellets they would have to be special pellets, ones that are at the center of contravisty!

The CPHP in .22 of course.

I cleaned out one of my big tumblers, added #5 of stainless steel pins and 8 tins of pellets to it and ran it dry for 15 minutes.

I got beautiful results, all the pellets are shiny, undamaged and there is ZERO flash, swarf or peices left on the pellets and since the pins are a magnetic SST, they were easy as heck to pick up out of the pellet pile and drop into a bucket.

The tiny particles left from the tumbling all sat nicely on a thick towel and I just rolled the pile of pellets off onto a clean area and scooped them up into tins.

EaZy, fast and beautiful!  :-*
David...
Put your magnet in an old sock. After all the pins are stuck turn the sock inside out and pull the magnet off. Now all the pins are in the sock and you can just pour them into a container.
BTW... this was not my idea. It was NVReloader (Don) that brought it to us.

Yes, I do that as well and had a grand idea for a nice post with lots of pictures.... then the kids with the grandkids showed up and the day was lost.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on May 01, 2023, 01:43:06 PM
Quote from: Garandsx5 on May 01, 2023, 07:47:08 AM
Insanity-

Ballistol = rotten feet and anise….. What, no dog vomit?  I’m with you on Ballistol’s smell.

So that is what that other stink is.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 01, 2023, 03:38:06 PM
 :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D
Just add some Cumin to it, Cumin smells like Bad B.O., I wonder who thought " This stuff smells really Bad, Let's eat it.....", Oh the same guy that came up with Limburger cheese.... :o :o :o ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 01, 2023, 06:47:58 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 01, 2023, 03:38:06 PM
:o :o :o ;D ;D ;D
Just add some Cumin to it, Cumin smells like Bad B.O., I wonder who thought " This stuff smells really Bad, Let's eat it.....", Oh the same guy that came up with Limburger cheese.... :o :o :o ;)
.... and cilantro.  :o :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 01, 2023, 08:24:03 PM
When I bought my 600 Scott said it could be leaky from the exhaust valve. Indeed it sputtered CO2 when I shot it. I was going to package it up and send it to Precision pellet, but I decided to try oiling the gun one more time and the 600 did not leak. I left it to sit and I'll try shooting it tomorrow evening and see if it starts leaking from the valve again. I think long term I am definitely sending it out, but I'd like to enjoy it until my 2240 arrives.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 01, 2023, 08:28:26 PM
Organized half of my lifetime supply of airgun pellets so they are readily accessible for the next 20 years.

I can only pray that I am still alive in 20 years...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on May 01, 2023, 08:46:57 PM
Put studs on the newer d48 stock that the old d48 gun is in that I got from Bill, who got it from another gta member, and teak oiled it. Got some rust off the barrel. Has a weathered look. Starting to come together aesthetically. Putting it up on the wall with the newer d48 in the older stock, making 2 d48s up there.

Trail np xl, which was on the wall, is resting in the closet in the basement range with the other shooters. It's a workout in a good way down there.

When not looking for a workout, like today, been shooting the d34 ems loa synthetic with open sights. Put the stripper/cocking assist from a hatsan supercharger on the end (it's unf) and its real easy to cock. Great open sights. Lower powered (just sub 12 fpe) and pretty quiet. The sights are good. Nice and light. Almost a year after getting it, it seems to really be breaking in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 02, 2023, 12:05:14 AM
Did a bunch of 1322/2240 swapping and chrono testing  posted at Topic: 1377, PumpUpTheJam
Got dark so I mounted the Vortex Venom on the Gamo IGT jumper..she looks really light with the Pistol sized red dot on top....hehe
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 02, 2023, 10:58:53 AM
Shot at a couple aluminum cans with a Predom Lucznik 70 and a Blow Havali for a few minutes.

Lots of time and space-travelling fun!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 02, 2023, 07:20:05 PM
Got off work early today so I had some time to mess with my armada. I took it out of the stock and seen what I had the previous setting. It was roughly +1.75 so I backed it out and advanced it to +3 turns. It's moving some air now! I will do my tuning this weekend. I have always had good luck with a hill 262 at those settings. Seems to be a good starting point anyways lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 02, 2023, 07:57:23 PM
The folding stock I ordered from Germany made it here , so I will be installing that on my project tonight  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 02, 2023, 08:30:22 PM
Messed around with the 600 some more today. It's starting to become more reliable in the sealing. When my 2240 gets here I'll be sending the 600 to be professionally resealed. It's a lot of fun! Glad I have 450 powerlets   ;D 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2023, 10:14:49 PM
Stuck a Buck Rail moderator on the C362.  Yep it works.  Noticeably quieter. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on May 03, 2023, 01:59:36 PM
Watching UPS do apparent circles around my location on the live map...  :P
C'mon! I want my package!  ;D
Jesse
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 03, 2023, 09:56:15 PM
So the Gamo jumper kept moving poa on the vortex Red Dot....the Vortex Red Dot is now on the 2240 and it's perfect for backyard pistol fun
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 03, 2023, 10:35:50 PM
I spent an hour patiently filing the bore of my new Buck Rail moderator with a 1/4" round file to knock down some rough patches where the pellet was striking.  Accuracy is nearly back to clean barrel standard.  I think a few more minutes with the file and I'll have it.  Headed out to the man cave/art studio/airgun shed in a few minutes to pull the aluminum breech off the C362 and have a look at the TP and TP seal.  Something ain't right there. >:(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 03, 2023, 10:59:04 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 03, 2023, 10:35:50 PM
I spent an hour patiently filing the bore of my new Buck Rail moderator with a 1/4" round file to knock down some rough patches where the pellet was striking.  Accuracy is nearly back to clean barrel standard.  I think a few more minutes with the file and I'll have it.  Headed out to the man cave/art studio/airgun shed in a few minutes to pull the aluminum breech off the C362 and have a look at the TP and TP seal.  Something ain't right there. >:(

I hope it is something as simple as me using the wrong TP seal when I put the gun back together. Maybe I did a poor job aligning TP with the valve and barrel ports.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 03, 2023, 11:27:04 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 03, 2023, 10:59:04 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 03, 2023, 10:35:50 PM
I spent an hour patiently filing the bore of my new Buck Rail moderator with a 1/4" round file to knock down some rough patches where the pellet was striking.  Accuracy is nearly back to clean barrel standard.  I think a few more minutes with the file and I'll have it.  Headed out to the man cave/art studio/airgun shed in a few minutes to pull the aluminum breech off the C362 and have a look at the TP and TP seal.  Something ain't right there. >:(

I hope it is something as simple as me using the wrong TP seal when I put the gun back together. Maybe I did a poor job aligning TP with the valve and barrel ports.


Wish they had dual gaskets like the PROD/17xx transfer ports.

I do put an O-ring on top of my 13xx/22xx transfer ports for a much better seal.

The proper TP orientation is short portion into the tube and long one into the breech.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 04, 2023, 01:09:33 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 03, 2023, 11:27:04 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 03, 2023, 10:59:04 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 03, 2023, 10:35:50 PM
I spent an hour patiently filing the bore of my new Buck Rail moderator with a 1/4" round file to knock down some rough patches where the pellet was striking.  Accuracy is nearly back to clean barrel standard.  I think a few more minutes with the file and I'll have it.  Headed out to the man cave/art studio/airgun shed in a few minutes to pull the aluminum breech off the C362 and have a look at the TP and TP seal.  Something ain't right there. >:(

I hope it is something as simple as me using the wrong TP seal when I put the gun back together. Maybe I did a poor job aligning TP with the valve and barrel ports.


Wish they had dual gaskets like the PROD/17xx transfer ports.

I do put an O-ring on top of my 13xx/22xx transfer ports for a much better seal.

The proper TP orientation is short portion into the tube and long one into the breech.
Rick hit the nail on the head.  TP installed upside down. No sweat.  I've done that myself more than once. :D

I tried a tiny O-ring on top of the TP but didn't like the way the breech seated with it.  I took it apart and did the icemaker tubing mod.  Much better!
But of course I stripped the head of the fiddly little breech screw this time! >:(

Fortunately I have learned from other members here to keep a supply of spares!  Everything is back together good and tight.  There's no more puff of air in the face with each shot and the report is as loud and sharp as any of my 1400's.  If the weather cooperates this weekend I'll try to chronograph it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 04, 2023, 07:53:36 AM
Probably the most common error when tinkering with the 'lego' platform.

When converting to the ice maker mod be careful not to make it too long or too short. Too short will obviously cause a leak. Too long will squeeze it and reduce the ID size.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 04, 2023, 11:02:07 AM
Quote from: avator on May 04, 2023, 07:53:36 AM
Probably the most common error when tinkering with the 'lego' platform.

When converting to the ice maker mod be careful not to make it too long or too short. Too short will obviously cause a leak. Too long will squeeze it and reduce the ID size.
I actually cut three pieces slightly different sizes and tried until I found the perfect size.  Tried her out this a.m.  Good and tight now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 04, 2023, 11:22:06 AM
Good deal Cap'tn. Carter.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 04, 2023, 11:57:35 AM
I went by an area to check for Pigeons, Pigeons are there but access is difficult, I'll have to scope it out some more, it's a bridge over the railroad tracks, just gotta find a way down to the tracks.... hard for a handicapped fat old man with Afib and bad knees... ;D ;D ;D :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 04, 2023, 01:50:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 04, 2023, 01:09:33 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 03, 2023, 11:27:04 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 03, 2023, 10:59:04 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 03, 2023, 10:35:50 PM
I spent an hour patiently filing the bore of my new Buck Rail moderator with a 1/4" round file to knock down some rough patches where the pellet was striking.  Accuracy is nearly back to clean barrel standard.  I think a few more minutes with the file and I'll have it.  Headed out to the man cave/art studio/airgun shed in a few minutes to pull the aluminum breech off the C362 and have a look at the TP and TP seal.  Something ain't right there. >:(

I hope it is something as simple as me using the wrong TP seal when I put the gun back together. Maybe I did a poor job aligning TP with the valve and barrel ports.


Wish they had dual gaskets like the PROD/17xx transfer ports.

I do put an O-ring on top of my 13xx/22xx transfer ports for a much better seal.

The proper TP orientation is short portion into the tube and long one into the breech.
Rick hit the nail on the head.  TP installed upside down. No sweat.  I've done that myself more than once. :D

I tried a tiny O-ring on top of the TP but didn't like the way the breech seated with it.  I took it apart and did the icemaker tubing mod.  Much better!
But of course I stripped the head of the fiddly little breech screw this time! >:(

Fortunately I have learned from other members here to keep a supply of spares!  Everything is back together good and tight.  There's no more puff of air in the face with each shot and the report is as loud and sharp as any of my 1400's.  If the weather cooperates this weekend I'll try to chronograph it.

I'm glad you got it figured out!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 05, 2023, 08:49:27 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 04, 2023, 11:57:35 AM
I went by an area to check for Pigeons, Pigeons are there but access is difficult, I'll have to scope it out some more, it's a bridge over the railroad tracks, just gotta find a way down to the tracks.... hard for a handicapped fat old man with Afib and bad knees... ;D ;D ;D :P
Can you find a hidden place to bait them to ???
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAV1NdgsQCXPYKo-E1uT686TnTjY5vXFz9YQ&usqp=CAU)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 05, 2023, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 05, 2023, 08:49:27 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 04, 2023, 11:57:35 AM
I went by an area to check for Pigeons, Pigeons are there but access is difficult, I'll have to scope it out some more, it's a bridge over the railroad tracks, just gotta find a way down to the tracks.... hard for a handicapped fat old man with Afib and bad knees... ;D ;D ;D :P
Can you find a hidden place to bait them to ???
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAV1NdgsQCXPYKo-E1uT686TnTjY5vXFz9YQ&usqp=CAU)
I wish I had access to some of the land near the bridge to bait for them, but I don't know who owns the land there and it's several hundred acres of pasture and forested land.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 05, 2023, 02:03:35 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 05, 2023, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 05, 2023, 08:49:27 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 04, 2023, 11:57:35 AM
I went by an area to check for Pigeons, Pigeons are there but access is difficult, I'll have to scope it out some more, it's a bridge over the railroad tracks, just gotta find a way down to the tracks.... hard for a handicapped fat old man with Afib and bad knees... ;D ;D ;D :P
Can you find a hidden place to bait them to ???
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAV1NdgsQCXPYKo-E1uT686TnTjY5vXFz9YQ&usqp=CAU)
I wish I had access to some of the land near the bridge to bait for them, but I don't know who owns the land there and it's several hundred acres of pasture and forested land.
Download an app called HuntStand.. it will tell you who owns the land.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on May 05, 2023, 03:14:51 PM
sorry wrong topic
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 06, 2023, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: avator on May 05, 2023, 02:03:35 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 05, 2023, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 05, 2023, 08:49:27 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 04, 2023, 11:57:35 AM
I went by an area to check for Pigeons, Pigeons are there but access is difficult, I'll have to scope it out some more, it's a bridge over the railroad tracks, just gotta find a way down to the tracks.... hard for a handicapped fat old man with Afib and bad knees... ;D ;D ;D :P
Can you find a hidden place to bait them to ???
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAV1NdgsQCXPYKo-E1uT686TnTjY5vXFz9YQ&usqp=CAU)
I wish I had access to some of the land near the bridge to bait for them, but I don't know who owns the land there and it's several hundred acres of pasture and forested land.
Download an app called HuntStand.. it will tell you who owns the land.
Oh Cool, Thanks for the info :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 06, 2023, 01:04:01 PM
NP, we use it to breadcrumb our atv trails and adventure. I actually pay for the full version but even the free version in very useful.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 06, 2023, 01:21:57 PM
Took apart my new 2240 to see if I could clean the barrel and improve accuracy. Well, there's a nice long serpentine scratch about halfway down the bore.... That might have something to with all of the flyers...

Edit, make that several long scratches!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 06, 2023, 01:34:41 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 06, 2023, 01:21:57 PM
Took apart my new 2240 to see if I could clean the barrel and improve accuracy. Well, there's a nice long serpentine scratch about halfway down the bore.... That might have something to with all of the flyers...

Edit, make that several long scratches!
That inhales sharply through pursed lips! :D

I chronographed the C362 today.  No surprises.  Now that all the teething problems are solved it has revealed itself as an accurate little rifle.  It’s making 13 fpe with CPHP and better than 13.5 fpe with 17.6gr Norma GTFT at eight pumps.
That’s solid Crosman 1400 territory and in all respects the performance is identical to the model 1400.
I’m very happy with this rifle.  The accuracy is on par with my most accurate pumpers and gassers and there seems to be plenty of potential to improve the power output.
The next test will be some 18.2gr H&N Baracuda Hunters which are one of my favorite pesting pellets. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 06, 2023, 01:50:10 PM
I cast another round of .457 slugs today.
Took a while to get in the rhythm.... but wound up with another 175 keepers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 06, 2023, 01:51:10 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 06, 2023, 01:34:41 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 06, 2023, 01:21:57 PM
Took apart my new 2240 to see if I could clean the barrel and improve accuracy. Well, there's a nice long serpentine scratch about halfway down the bore.... That might have something to with all of the flyers...

Edit, make that several long scratches!
That inhales sharply through pursed lips! :D

I chronographed the C362 today.  No surprises.  Now that all the teething problems are solved it has revealed itself as an accurate little rifle.  It’s making 13 fpe with CPHP and better than 13.5 fpe with 17.6gr Norma GTFT at eight pumps.
That’s solid Crosman 1400 territory and in all respects the performance is identical to the model 1400.
I’m very happy with this rifle.  The accuracy is on par with my most accurate pumpers and gassers and there seems to be plenty of potential to improve the power output.
The next test will be some 18.2gr H&N Baracuda Hunters which are one of my favorite pesting pellets. ;D

I apologize for the flipped TP! It just didn't seem like it would go the other way.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 06, 2023, 04:13:34 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 06, 2023, 01:51:10 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 06, 2023, 01:34:41 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 06, 2023, 01:21:57 PM
Took apart my new 2240 to see if I could clean the barrel and improve accuracy. Well, there's a nice long serpentine scratch about halfway down the bore.... That might have something to with all of the flyers...

Edit, make that several long scratches!
That inhales sharply through pursed lips! :D

I chronographed the C362 today.  No surprises.  Now that all the teething problems are solved it has revealed itself as an accurate little rifle.  It’s making 13 fpe with CPHP and better than 13.5 fpe with 17.6gr Norma GTFT at eight pumps.
That’s solid Crosman 1400 territory and in all respects the performance is identical to the model 1400.
I’m very happy with this rifle.  The accuracy is on par with my most accurate pumpers and gassers and there seems to be plenty of potential to improve the power output.
The next test will be some 18.2gr H&N Baracuda Hunters which are one of my favorite pesting pellets. ;D

I apologize for the flipped TP! It just didn't seem like it would go the other way.


The right orientation is actually counterintuitive.

It’s awkward, if you’d ask me  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 06, 2023, 04:34:43 PM
I do it all the time. Even if I know I got it right I second guess myself and look it up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 06, 2023, 04:36:35 PM
I also use the TP to align the barrel in the breech.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 06, 2023, 05:13:12 PM
Quote from: avator on May 06, 2023, 04:36:35 PM
I also use the TP to align the barrel in the breech.


Same here and a bit of coaxing  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 06, 2023, 05:31:53 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on May 06, 2023, 04:13:34 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 06, 2023, 01:51:10 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 06, 2023, 01:34:41 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 06, 2023, 01:21:57 PM
Took apart my new 2240 to see if I could clean the barrel and improve accuracy. Well, there's a nice long serpentine scratch about halfway down the bore.... That might have something to with all of the flyers...

Edit, make that several long scratches!
That inhales sharply through pursed lips! :D

I chronographed the C362 today.  No surprises.  Now that all the teething problems are solved it has revealed itself as an accurate little rifle.  It’s making 13 fpe with CPHP and better than 13.5 fpe with 17.6gr Norma GTFT at eight pumps.
That’s solid Crosman 1400 territory and in all respects the performance is identical to the model 1400.
I’m very happy with this rifle.  The accuracy is on par with my most accurate pumpers and gassers and there seems to be plenty of potential to improve the power output.
The next test will be some 18.2gr H&N Baracuda Hunters which are one of my favorite pesting pellets. ;D

I apologize for the flipped TP! It just didn't seem like it would go the other way.


The right orientation is actually counterintuitive.

It’s awkward, if you’d ask me  ???

It's very goofy compared to the  Chaser/Stormrider based guns. I do suppose it is cheap, and every penny counts with US manufacturing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 06, 2023, 07:11:45 PM
 Not as bad as putting the valve in with the TP hole on the bottom ;)

 Them serpentine lines are known as riffling ??? LOL

 I Put my project gun together, and it still shoots :)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8856)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 06, 2023, 09:33:26 PM
Took a shot at the squirrel with the Notos, I missed, My fault, I forgot to use hold under since the squirrel was closer than what the gun was sighted in for :o ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 06, 2023, 09:34:50 PM
Quote from: avator on May 05, 2023, 02:03:35 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 05, 2023, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 05, 2023, 08:49:27 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 04, 2023, 11:57:35 AM
I went by an area to check for Pigeons, Pigeons are there but access is difficult, I'll have to scope it out some more, it's a bridge over the railroad tracks, just gotta find a way down to the tracks.... hard for a handicapped fat old man with Afib and bad knees... ;D ;D ;D :P
Can you find a hidden place to bait them to ???
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAV1NdgsQCXPYKo-E1uT686TnTjY5vXFz9YQ&usqp=CAU)
I wish I had access to some of the land near the bridge to bait for them, but I don't know who owns the land there and it's several hundred acres of pasture and forested land.
Download an app called HuntStand.. it will tell you who owns the land.
I use OnX Hunt Premium is like $50/year iirc..includes landowner data with mailing address (probably from tax assessor records)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 06, 2023, 11:20:20 PM
Now replace the pistol grip and I think you will have it James.

I packed the hollow butt of the C362 stock with plastic shopping bags to deaden the hollow sound and I cut some pieces of closed cell foam and forced them into the open spaces inside the forearm with a screwdriver blade.  Much quieter now!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 07, 2023, 12:18:51 AM
Went to best buy and got two power supply cords for my chronograph lights since mine was stolen last year.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 07, 2023, 07:19:29 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 06, 2023, 11:20:20 PM
Now replace the pistol grip and I think you will have it James.

I packed the hollow butt of the C362 stock with plastic shopping bags to deaden the hollow sound and I cut some pieces of closed cell foam and forced them into the open spaces inside the forearm with a screwdriver blade.  Much quieter now!

I tried some pieces of closed cell foam tape but never could find the right spot to slicnece the clacking
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 07, 2023, 08:48:09 AM
Vernon Austin pump forearms have built-in translucent rubber bumpers stacked (3) together.

It’s surprisingly quiet 👍

Excellent inletting as well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 07, 2023, 08:52:55 AM
Magnum Airpower used to sell  a pair of flat rubber bands of some sort that goes around the 13xx’s pump steel lever.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 07, 2023, 09:08:31 AM
The "felt" half of velcro works well too.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 07, 2023, 09:15:21 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 07, 2023, 09:08:31 AM
The "felt" half of velcro works well too.  ;)
How do you know what side was felt ??? ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 07, 2023, 12:00:21 PM
I use a wee bit of old bicycle inner tube glued to the tube with cyanoacrylate to muffle the clack of pumping on my 1400's.  The same trick won't work on the C362 because of the shape of the forearm.  I've wedged closed cell foam into the forearm but there is still a large void that needs filling.  Gonna cut and shape a chunk of CCF to fit the big void at the end of the forearm and glue it in place.

Crosman designed the forearm retaining magnet for the C362 backwards.  A very common mistake in industry.  Demonstrates a lack of real R&D.  A little more development time and they would have realized that the magnet goes on the trigger group and not vice versa.  I will be adding a powerful rare earth magnet to the stock and replacing the existing magnet in the forearm with just a metal screw to be held by the stock magnet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 07, 2023, 02:24:53 PM
I thought about shooting the Winchester 70-.45 but I just couldn't get interested in pumping it up.   I think I'll have to sell this gun even though I like seeing it on the rack.   I'm trying to imagine when I'd use it but it probably would just interfere with other shooting.   It doesn't seem to meet my accuracy standards although to be fair I've only fired a few pellets out of it, all of the same variety.   Anyone near southern NH interested in it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on May 07, 2023, 04:16:57 PM
I went thru a V.1 Crosman 2200 that I picked up fairly reasonable from an online auction hluse in Arizonw.
It didn't need much....complete reseal, sear spring,front sight, rear sight,pump rod oil ring, pump lever retention gizmo
and pretty extensive stock mount repair....... yeah, not much....

But, If I wasn't doing that, I'd just be doing something else...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 07, 2023, 05:04:49 PM
Been looking at and contemplating a FX m3 .25 with a 700mm barrel. I just keep stumbling over the $2000 price tag.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 07, 2023, 06:11:44 PM
I met a new friend... LOCAL
Literally the most interesting airgunner I ever met.
He is retired but has accumulated a bunch of machinery to fund his PB reputation.
 I walked in to find him working and cursing at an FX..
Let him shoot my Kratos and then the Texan.
He loved them both!
Had a pallet of 2 ton of lead!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 07, 2023, 06:18:51 PM
More...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 07, 2023, 07:18:13 PM
I'd love to hear the story behind the elephant!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on May 07, 2023, 07:20:57 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 07, 2023, 06:11:44 PM
I met a new friend... LOCAL
Literally the most interesting airgunner I ever met.
He is retired but has accumulated a bunch of machinery to fund his PB reputation.
 I walked in to find him working and cursing at an FX..
Let him shoot my Kratos and then the Texan.
He loved them both!
Had a pallet of 2 ton of lead!

Whoah that’s some good luck… awesome.

I am in a new spot and hoping to meet someone else who likes to shoot.  Today I shot 43 grain nsa slugs out of a modified talon P with 18” barrel and talontunes modified valve.   Shoots at around 75-85 fpe depending on the projectile.  Has a thick walled aluminum bottle that can go up to 4500 psi, Doug noble hammer and breech slide and a valve in the works.

I was shooting into this nice centrifugal trap I got on eBay.  Doesn’t generate so much dust and all of the projectiles fall into whatever bag or container you put underneath it.  Good for recovery and casting.  I had one of the .22 rimfire flat / angled traps and it worked pretty well, but pellets fragmented, and lots of dust built up because they would keep colliding into one another in the catch area.  got rid of it because it made way too much lead dust.  It seems that with this trap by the time the slug spins down to where the others are piled up, it’s lost most of its energy. It’s still pretty dusty especially if you’re shooting at higher energy levels because the slugs completely flatten and some fine stuff scrapes off as they are spinning around in there.  It’s also pretty loud.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 07, 2023, 08:25:09 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 07, 2023, 07:18:13 PM
I'd love to hear the story behind the elephant!
He say's the Leopard  was the hardest he ever got on safari. Even harder than the water buffalo... The Elephant almost got a pass through... Until it hit the opposite shoulder .  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 07, 2023, 08:29:31 PM
I was able to do some chrony work with the 30 cal bottle armada since I opened the barrel to .250 and  came up with a .250 id transfer port. I also upgraded to a cothran ph valve. I added  what I presume to be a nylon hammer. Maybe around 40 grams or so. Basically a touch heavier to the feel of a hill 30 hammer. And a hill 262 spring. I turned it up to +3 and wasn't too happy. 858 fps with the 44.75 gr vortex pellets. So I turned it up a half turn to a +3.5. 870-880 fps but it was leaking something fierce during the shot cycle. So I pulled the breech and barrel apart and did some adjusting and then went with a different oring. And it seems to be doing pretty good. 902- 911 fps for a couple mags. Still had plenty of air when I stopped. I would guess there to be one more mag of air after roughly 3 mags . I'm pretty happy with this power level now. It comes out to be 81.4 fpe. I got it all back together, scope back on but not sited in at this power level. The shot cycle sounds pretty good, not super loud either. I'm going to try to get it sited in tomorrow morning at the shop. Scott what a cool deal. That whole wall is impressive.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 07, 2023, 08:51:03 PM
Imagine 2 ton of lead on hand at your disposal!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 08, 2023, 11:15:30 PM
Stole parts off project 1322 and started converting the 2240 to 2300T:
10.1" barrel from the 1322
Steel breech from the 1322 project
Enlarged TP from 1322 project
Had a work meeting till late so by 8pm there was not enough light to chrony and I can't find my weaver/picitiny adapter so no Red Dot or target work either.

Wondering if someone sells a cap for the barrel end or if the BR LDC slips right on and stays on?
EBay/Amazon Fiber optic fronts available for under $10, but if I'm going to red dot....????
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 08, 2023, 11:58:23 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on May 08, 2023, 11:15:30 PM
Stole parts off project 1322 and started converting the 2240 to 2300T:
10.1" barrel from the 1322
Steel breech from the 1322 project
Enlarged TP from 1322 project
Had a work meeting till late so by 8pm there was not enough light to chrony and I can't find my weaver/picitiny adapter so no Red Dot or target work either.

Wondering if someone sells a cap for the barrel end or if the BR LDC slips right on and stays on?
EBay/Amazon Fiber optic fronts available for under $10, but if I'm going to red dot....????
Yep he's way down that rabbit hole. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 09, 2023, 08:45:37 AM
 Yes the Buck Rail slip on LDC is meant to be left on, they do have a version with a front sight last I looked.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 09, 2023, 12:34:22 PM
I'm gonna go to the hunting area to see if there is anything that needs to be Hunted, as per hunting season regulations, mainly Hog, or rodents, crow, big bugs..... bottle caps. ;D ;D ;D, I just gotta get out of the house. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 09, 2023, 02:18:08 PM
I just now pulled the Hawke 3-9X scope off the Winchester 70-.45 and put it on the HW30S.    Then I sighted in the HW.   When I finished and went to put it away,  I realized that I mounted the scope too close to the rear sight and there was inadequate room to slip the lens covers on.  Duh.   Guess I'll have to re-sight in another time.   Maybe I'll be lucky and it will still be dead on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 09, 2023, 08:52:49 PM
I used my 22 WC mold for the first time. Perfect pellets will group well with the 2240, but anything wrong and they have a 2" spread. I do suspect this Crosman barrel on my 2240 is just "OK" and hasn't given me better than a 3/4" 5 shot group with any pellets I have. My Stormrider made a a few nice groups with the cast wad cutters , which is why I'm thinking the scratched up Crosman barrel is just not that good. Aside from pellets with thick casting lines the Stormrider put them all into a 1/2" hole at 10 yards. I think as the mold breaks in the pellets will be better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 09, 2023, 09:34:17 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 09, 2023, 12:34:22 PM
I'm gonna go to the hunting area to see if there is anything that needs to be Hunted, as per hunting season regulations, mainly Hog, or rodents, crow, big bugs..... bottle caps. ;D ;D ;D, I just gotta get out of the house. ;)
+1 later this week
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on May 09, 2023, 10:09:37 PM
Mounted the LPA rear sight on my new Crosman 1300KT carbine and weakened the trigger spring giving it a much better trigger.  Then sighted it in and am ready for some can dancing later.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 10, 2023, 09:48:30 AM
The C362's leak has resurfaced so I did an alcohol flush.  Seems to have cured the problem. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 10, 2023, 01:59:16 PM
well I went to the Lake-O-the pines hunting area and saw 2 dead hogs on the road, looks like they were about a day or 2 old, left there for the Vultures and Coyotes to clean up, I couldn't get in the hunting area since the gate was locked, they must still be doing improvements to the dirt road, well there's hog's there, just have to be there at the right time, lots of people fishing at the creek but someone had dumped their trash in the water, I hate that, I'd like to take that trash and make them eat it.... >:( pack it in, pack it out.. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 11, 2023, 09:30:53 PM
Well....Since I was on the mower tonight and finished the last of the yard after work, I reclaimed the 125y range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 11, 2023, 09:41:05 PM
Finally broke down and bought another compressor, this one will stay in the shop. The nomad is the traveling one since it is in a case. I may end up finding something to put the Vevor in just to keep everything together and clean. The Vevor will fill my small pony bottle as well. The ground has dried out enough that I can open my shooting ranges without getting stuck in the process. A shooting house is in the works since I am retired and can complete that project without rushing it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 11, 2023, 11:21:11 PM
Waiting on the Boss TP from Alchemy Airwerks.....The dremel is my favorite tool....Used the grinder to put some flats on the hammer and the felts and some Mothers to put a mirror shine on the hammer, took a Q-tip and coated with Pellgun oil.  Stretched the Hammer spring from 1-25/32 inches to 2".  Had to wrestle the end cap back on the 1322...hehe
Tomorrow go to my favorite True Value Hardware and find something 7/32X5/8 to use as a spring guide rod...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 12, 2023, 01:13:50 AM
I thought about shooting an air rifle but we had guests over and then took the boys to the track.  It's dark now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 12, 2023, 09:13:14 AM
I like bipods. I do most, if not all of my shooting from a bench and bags. But use bipod legs whenever I can.

The Beeman 1358 presented me with a couple problems.
With the forward cocking lever the was really no good place to add a picatinny rail.
The stock picatinny rails on the side of the barrel cover were not made right hand and left hand and when legs (like the ones from Airgun Detective) didn't sit directly opposite each other.
I was able to flip one end for end and get them to align. But there is another problem... When added, the rails run on the wood stock in the forearm area and scratch/dent the wood.
Enter Buck Rail...
This morning I place an order for the Buck Rail Beeman 1358 barrel band with picatinny rail for a bipod.
$20 with free shipping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 12, 2023, 01:21:34 PM
Quote from: avator on May 12, 2023, 09:13:14 AM
I like bipods. I do most, if not all of my shooting from a bench and bags. But use bipod legs whenever I can.
I like bipods too.  It's nice to have a steady rest attached to the gun without having to tote extra gear around.  It's also nice to drop the extra weight easily should I want to shoot supported in a different way.  I think they look cool too! 😎🤠👌🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on May 12, 2023, 06:14:22 PM
I’ve been gradually ramping up my involvement with my airguns, now that I’m settling into my new home here in NY. 

The neighbors are great and are interested in air guns and have zero issues with my shooting and actually get a kick out of it. 

Today I was doing some lazy experimenting (no chrony) but learned something nonetheless.  Swapping valves and barrels around on my Air Force guns I put a Doug Noble valve and 4500 psi tank behind an 18” .25 LW barrel in a TalonP frame. Absent mindedly I left the stock spring in there, which is obviously way under powered for this valve.  With the power wheel on 12 I could just knock it open up at about 3800 psi and shoot light pellets at what felt like 600 fps or so.  Once the pressure in the tank dropped a bit the velocity started increasing and pellets started really cooking at around 3200 psi or so.  by the time the tank was down to 2600 psi (after a ridiculous number of shots, I lost count) it was shooting 24 gr pellets at almost the speed of sound.  you don’t really need a chronograph to tell that you’re up over 1000 FPS…. It was shooting very consistently at 35 yards, obviously the poi climbed gradually as velocity did.

Switched to jsb heavies for a while - these are great in this barrel and seem like a great balance between pellet and slug characteristics. 

I am looking forward to getting a heavy spring in there and getting a chronograph set up to see what kind of power this carbine can deliver.  I am guessing well over 100 fpe. 

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on May 12, 2023, 08:32:58 PM
Mounted a Leapers scope on my new 1300KT and shot it for about two hours.  A great combo!   Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 12, 2023, 08:45:02 PM
1) Wrapped my mold oven cover in 2400f insulation.
2) Made a wheel weight run to my buddy's tire shop. Picked up 1/2 5 gallon bucket full. (that's alot of .22 and .25 pellets even after sorting out impurities and bad metals).
3) rounded up my propane burner and a large SS pot for melting the WW into ingots. (Need to pick up a propane bottle).
4) Discovered my hot plate will get hot enough to melt wheel weights but not hot enough to ladle pour.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 12, 2023, 09:57:38 PM
Quote from: avator on May 12, 2023, 08:45:02 PM
1) Wrapped my mold oven cover in 2400f insulation.
2) Made a wheel weight run to my buddy's tire shop. Picked up 1/2 5 gallon bucket full. (that's alot of .22 and .25 pellets even after sorting out impurities and bad metals).
3) rounded up my propane burner and a large SS pot for melting the WW into ingots. (Need to pick up a propane bottle).
4) Discovered my hot plate will get hot enough to melt wheel weights but not hot enough to ladle pour.
For years I commuted to work by bicycle and I'd pick up a half dozen wheel weights a week at crosswalks and out of gutters.  I ran ball for my muzzle loaders in those days.  I used wheel weights and some borax to purify it.  All the experts said never use wheel weights that the impurities and alloys would ruin your barrels.  It never seemed to hurt any of my guns.  Shot pretty straight too.

Since my second hand Crosman 362 arrived sans a few pieces I made a new magnetic washer to hold the pump arm closed this evening.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 13, 2023, 10:50:07 AM
I will tear down, clean, lube the TX200.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 13, 2023, 11:59:21 AM
I don't know yet, I just woke up.... ;D retirement make me sleepy ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 13, 2023, 12:05:52 PM
I've poured about 300 pellets out of a 2 cav mold already. They are in the tumbler now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 13, 2023, 12:30:48 PM
I only poured 110 this morning
But they were .457 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 13, 2023, 03:48:20 PM
I cast a few tins of pellets, wadcutters and hunters in 22 cal. The WC mold isn't perfect, but getting better. I find that if I hold it closed as tightly as possible that it will drop nice pellets. The hunter mold gave much more consistent results with very few culls.

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 13, 2023, 12:30:48 PM
I only poured 110 this morning
But they were .457 ;)


That's quite a few little trashcans!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 13, 2023, 04:29:39 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 13, 2023, 03:48:20 PM
I cast a few tins of pellets, wadcutters and hunters in 22 cal. The WC mold isn't perfect, but getting better. I find that if I hold it closed as tightly as possible that it will drop nice pellets. The hunter mold gave much more consistent results with very few culls.

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 13, 2023, 12:30:48 PM
I only poured 110 this morning
But they were .457 ;)


That's quite a few little trashcans!

Cheapest way to feed the Texan..
My left hand thumb knuckle is feeling it now.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 13, 2023, 06:22:50 PM
A few months back I resealed a Benjamin 397 PA for a friend.  I kept it longer than I had intended because I neglected to order all the parts I needed at once.  I was in a hurry to get it back to him after  I got it back together.  Well yesterday I borrowed it back from him to run some chronograph tests on.  It's pretty sweet!
I'll post the results on another thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 13, 2023, 06:25:06 PM
Since the pot was hot and I have more molten lead... I cast another 35 "heavies".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on May 13, 2023, 06:31:13 PM
Tried my hand at a couple wood working projects

1) profiled the grips on my V10 adding finger grooves and smoothing the sharp edge of the palm shelf.

2) made a wood 3/4 spacer for my, new to me 853c. I still need more LOP but its much better than without.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 13, 2023, 06:57:15 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 13, 2023, 04:29:39 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 13, 2023, 03:48:20 PM
I cast a few tins of pellets, wadcutters and hunters in 22 cal. The WC mold isn't perfect, but getting better. I find that if I hold it closed as tightly as possible that it will drop nice pellets. The hunter mold gave much more consistent results with very few culls.

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 13, 2023, 12:30:48 PM
I only poured 110 this morning
But they were .457 ;)


That's quite a few little trashcans!

Cheapest way to feed the Texan..
My left hand thumb knuckle is feeling it now.  ::)

I need to get out to the range more often or figure out a better trap for shooting the big bore at home. So far the only thing I have on hand that will consistently stop the bullets is a log cut into 12" or longer sections and using the round end for a target backstop. Kind of hard to recover the lead this way, but it works.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 13, 2023, 08:44:52 PM
I have a 12x4  that's 18 high piece of seasoned hardwood.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 13, 2023, 09:02:32 PM
I am using a 18x18 8in. deep box stuffed old t-shirts backed with 2x12s and an AR500 plate the same size the box is. It's heavy but it holds up the Hammer's 365gr slugs that I throw at it. I started using reinforcing tape instead of duct tape to keep the plate from blowing out the back. I need to modify the trap some more but for now it does the job. Not bad for 50yds shooting.

(https://i.imgur.com/AujuIHbm.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 13, 2023, 09:05:30 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 13, 2023, 08:44:52 PM
I have a 12x4  that's 18 high piece of seasoned hardwood.  ;)

I can't use the same piece of wood for too long. A concentrated group quickly busts the whole thing apart. When I shoot thick steel targets the slugs just explode, so not really any recovery happening there either! Does hitting something like a spinner or knock-down target prevent the lead explosion? I would love to shoot steel spinners, etc. at home if I could somehow contain the spatter.

Quote from: maraudinglizard on May 13, 2023, 09:02:32 PM
I am using a 18x18 8in. deep box stuffed old t-shirts backed with 2x12s and an AR500 plate the same size the box is. It's heavy but it holds up the Hammer's 365gr slugs that I throw at it. I started using reinforcing tape instead of duct tape to keep the plate from blowing out the back. I need to modify the trap some more but for now it does the job. Not bad for 50yds shooting.

(https://i.imgur.com/AujuIHbm.jpg)

A piece of AR500 is definitely a good starting point. Something portable would definitely be nice, even if it is on the heavy side.


Even if I have to sacrifice another section of log, I think I will send some lead with the Challenger tomorrow. I cast plenty of ammo for it in the last few weeks. It will be good to see if the zero has changed since fall.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 13, 2023, 09:49:40 PM
The t-shirts and wood catch the splatter when the slug hits the plate, everything stays in the box even after repeated stacking. When I am ready to cast I just shake it all out and repack the box. I pull the old target off and add more tape across the front and stick on a new target. I have several of these made up for different guns. All are portable and easy to store.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 13, 2023, 10:24:56 PM
Had another date with my girlfriend Ms. Dremel.
The two masonry pins were $0.55 and $0.75 at my local True Value Hardware.
The shorter one became a Hammer Spring Guide Rod for project 1322 after a one night stand with Ms. Dremel...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 14, 2023, 11:43:52 AM
I started clearing another shooting range.  We have moved our garden and built a greenhouse this year.  I need to move my shooting range to another area.  It will be forty yards from an existing shed to the backstop and I’ve got to chop a lot of brush to clear that yardage.  This will get me out of sight of the neighbors too so I’m looking forward to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 14, 2023, 03:45:58 PM
I did a Night run down to the Hunting area to see if there were any Hogs and Rodents, It was Raining pretty good and Lots of Lightning, so everything was in hiding except the frogs, they were all over the road.... tried to miss them but a few got run over....   :'(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on May 14, 2023, 07:49:03 PM
I got the Diana Chaser out today and got her dialed into some .177 CPHPs since several others would not group. The Beeman's are trash and banished from all further considerations.
It was above 60 and I didn't want to upset the wife about going to the range on Mother's Day.
The backyard gun was spitting out lead effortlessly and quietly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 14, 2023, 08:29:39 PM
 Set up my new round shooting bench and tested it with my Chaser Carbine.  8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8861)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 14, 2023, 08:40:06 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 14, 2023, 03:45:58 PM
I did a Night run down to the Hunting area to see if there were any Hogs and Rodents, It was Raining pretty good and Lots of Lightning, so everything was in hiding except the frogs, they were all over the road.... tried to miss them but a few got run over....   :'(
I really wish Georgia would let us night hunt on public land.  We have 16 days left for Hog & Yote then it's fishing, outdoor range, and project builds until August 15.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 14, 2023, 09:56:58 PM
I chronographed several more pellets through the C362 and the Benji 397 PA.  I thought the numbers generated were pretty lackluster.
With 7.9gr CPHP and eight pumps the 397 was producing an average 743 fps and 9.69 fpe.  I don't know what's about right for a recently resealed 397 but I was expecting better than 10 fpe.
The 362 does not like Air Arms 16gr pellets. :(  Less than 13 fpe at eight pumps and the SD was 5.6
The 17.6gr Norma GTFT still wins with 13.51 fpe and a SD of 2.6.
The 17gr Ruger Superpoints make a nice plinking pellet with a SD of 3.2 and 13.23 fpe at eight pumps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 15, 2023, 11:11:56 PM
My C362 is second hand and it came sans a few pieces.  One of the pieces that I've recently realized is missing is the metal tab on the stock that the forearm retaining magnet adheres to.  I found a thin steel washer that perfectly matches the circumference of the magnet.  I epoxied it to the stock using an epoxy from Adhesion Science Products (R&S Direct) that was designed to stick stuff to satellites out in space.  I'm interested to see how long it will last in this application.
Filed on the Buck Rail moderator some more.  Hopefully this is the last adjustment it will need.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 15, 2023, 11:28:15 PM
I think there was a crow raiding bird nests in trees.  I aired up my pcps just in case I see that again. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 16, 2023, 11:13:42 AM
Going to haul the new to me impact out to the airgun shed and see what's what as far as it's tune. It's going to be a big learning experience as the only PCPs I've got experience with is my liberty, Sumatra and of course my pos Aspen.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 16, 2023, 12:06:13 PM
After fixing the flat tire on the lawn tractor and mowing I went to the Casting Corner where everything was all heated up and lead was melted. (I turned it on before mowing).
I drained the pot into the corn cob ingot pan and shut it off. I took the handle and the pour rod out and shut the pot down to cool.
I'm going to plug the pour nozzle with a screw, washer and nut then load it back up. I want to try my hand at ladle pouring but I couldn't do it because the ladle would not fit in the pot with the pouring rod and handle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 16, 2023, 01:15:54 PM
I have 2 different types of ladles, Ball type and a scoop type, the ball type has a cut out 3/4 ball and a pour spout and the scoop type has double sided pour indentations, I use it for scooping out slag. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 16, 2023, 02:55:26 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 16, 2023, 01:15:54 PM
I have 2 different types of ladles, Ball type and a scoop type, the ball type has a cut out 3/4 ball and a pour spout and the scoop type has double sided pour indentations, I use it for scooping out slag. ;)
I have the ball type with the pour spout. It was gifted to me by another member. Tomorrow is our monthly trip to the big city for bulk groceries. I'm going to pick up a scoop type for the slag and junk from melting down wheel weights.
This is my first time using the ladle because it wouldn't fit in the pot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 16, 2023, 06:43:31 PM
Quote from: avator on May 16, 2023, 02:55:26 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 16, 2023, 01:15:54 PM
I have 2 different types of ladles, Ball type and a scoop type, the ball type has a cut out 3/4 ball and a pour spout and the scoop type has double sided pour indentations, I use it for scooping out slag. ;)
I have the ball type with the pour spout. It was gifted to me by another member. Tomorrow is our monthly trip to the big city for bulk groceries. I'm going to pick up a scoop type for the slag and junk from melting down wheel weights.
This is my first time using the ladle because it wouldn't fit in the pot.
I've got a wrought iron ladle that I bought at a Rendezvous years ago. :D

It is hammered into a pour spout shape and will hold enough lead to cast five 179gr fifty caliber round balls.  I figure it ought to hold sufficient lead to run a mess of pellets.  Still trying to settle on which mould to buy.  It's gonna be .25 cal but I'll be shooting it out of springers and I'm not certain yet which will work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 16, 2023, 10:22:26 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 16, 2023, 06:43:31 PM
Quote from: avator on May 16, 2023, 02:55:26 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on May 16, 2023, 01:15:54 PM
I have 2 different types of ladles, Ball type and a scoop type, the ball type has a cut out 3/4 ball and a pour spout and the scoop type has double sided pour indentations, I use it for scooping out slag. ;)
I have the ball type with the pour spout. It was gifted to me by another member. Tomorrow is our monthly trip to the big city for bulk groceries. I'm going to pick up a scoop type for the slag and junk from melting down wheel weights.
This is my first time using the ladle because it wouldn't fit in the pot.
I've got a wrought iron ladle that I bought at a Rendezvous years ago. :D

It is hammered into a pour spout shape and will hold enough lead to cast five 179gr fifty caliber round balls.  I figure it ought to hold sufficient lead to run a mess of pellets.  Still trying to settle on which mould to buy.  It's gonna be .25 cal but I'll be shooting it out of springers and I'm not certain yet which will work.

I sent you a pm
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on May 17, 2023, 12:51:25 AM
Cleaned, lubed, and put new parachute seal on HW45. Things to do when it won’t stop raining. At least my project gun list is getting shorter!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 17, 2023, 08:05:18 AM
Quote from: cjtamu on May 17, 2023, 12:51:25 AM
Cleaned, lubed, and put new parachute seal on HW45. Things to do when it won’t stop raining. At least my project gun list is getting shorter!

I wish we could get some of that rain!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 17, 2023, 08:07:42 AM
We had an afternoon downpour here last evening. Hard and fast filled all the large water holes around our place.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 17, 2023, 08:32:46 AM
Quote from: avator on May 17, 2023, 08:07:42 AM
We had an afternoon downpour here last evening. Hard and fast filled all the large water holes around our place.

That's the worst kind of rain. It just runs off leaving the plants and soil dry. Thankfully we had a nice slow steady rain yesterday, exactly what my garden needs!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on May 17, 2023, 11:01:59 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 17, 2023, 08:05:18 AM
Quote from: cjtamu on May 17, 2023, 12:51:25 AM
Cleaned, lubed, and put new parachute seal on HW45. Things to do when it won’t stop raining. At least my project gun list is getting shorter!

I wish we could get some of that rain!

You can have it. My weather station is acting up a little but we’ve had about 6.5” this week. Much of it in 1”+/hour bursts. Ditch full of water, water standing in yard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 17, 2023, 11:52:22 AM
Going to try and zero in the impact today if the boss and weather cooperates. I turned the power up from it shooting 18.1 jsbs at 930 to shooting my noe 24.2 cast hunter mag at 890 which is a good speed for pellets. It's got the superior heavy liner in it with a 1:18 twist so should do pretty good with those pellets. It's the same twist rate as my liberty and they do good in it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 17, 2023, 12:10:14 PM
Well we're having typical Flarda Kamakazi thunder showers.  They pop up out of nowhere and drop 1/4" to 1/2" of rain in 15 minutes which is just enough to raise the humidity and water the sandspurs.
 I hogged out the Buck Rail moderator for the C362 some more.  I've been filing on it with a 1/4" round file but that obviously ain't cutting it.  So I got out some drill bits and opened things up a bit.  Gonna take it outside for an accuracy test in a minute.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 17, 2023, 03:03:15 PM
Took the .22 Hatsan 95 Vortex out and punched a few holes through an aluminum pot. I had forgotten what a tank this air rifle is!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: NC Rick on May 17, 2023, 03:41:12 PM
I logged back in to GTA, I remember all this stuff being yellow, maybe my new I pad is set differently.  I am on the edge of my seat with a new HW80 SL out for delivery from Krale.  It will accompany the HW77 I purchased on a business trip in Germany about 40 years ago.  I took the HW77 apart last week and found it in need of seals and spring, went on line looking for tune kits (I suspect mine is lower than US spec power) and read (on here) that I had an early Mark 1 so I’ll leave it close to stock I think.  Longer story short, instead of a tune kit, I bought the HW80. Since a kid, I liked the idea of a high powered, quality spring gun made in Germany.  I also wanted a break barrel since the 77 is underlever, my son has a Diana side lever and I grew up with break barrels.  HW80 is what I would have picked at 20 years old had they been available and if I could afford one. (Too many if’s).  I can’t wait.  Thanks for listening for my drivel.  So much good content on this site.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on May 17, 2023, 05:00:47 PM
I resealed 2 Daisy 880's today.

BOTH were manufactured in May 1974...........

BOTH were very nice cosmetically, and now they both shoot vert nicely,too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Pokedaboss on May 17, 2023, 05:33:37 PM
Cast some slugs for my challenger 457 that should show up tomorrow. 22 pellet was just for scale when I was showing some friends who didn’t really understand what a big bore airgun was. I’m so excited for this thing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 17, 2023, 06:34:45 PM
Quote from: Pokedaboss on May 17, 2023, 05:33:37 PM
Cast some slugs for my challenger 457 that should show up tomorrow. 22 pellet was just for scale when I was showing some friends who didn’t really understand what a big bore airgun was. I’m so excited for this thing.
MASSIVE
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 17, 2023, 06:51:23 PM
Read the instructions on the new Vevor air compressor. Pretty much the same set up as the Nomad ll, minus adding silicone oil every so many fills. Since this one did not come with a carrying case, I will have to find something that will keep it protected when not in use and keep the accessories stored in it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 17, 2023, 07:03:56 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on May 17, 2023, 06:51:23 PM
Read the instructions on the new Vevor air compressor. Pretty much the same set up as the Nomad ll, minus adding silicone oil every so many fills. Since this one did not come with a carrying case, I will have to find something that will keep it protected when not in use and keep the accessories stored in it.
Go to the fishing section at Walmart. That's where I found a great one for the OrcAir. I used PA pellet tin shipping foam to line it and protect the compressor.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 17, 2023, 07:21:36 PM
Quote from: Pokedaboss on May 17, 2023, 05:33:37 PM
Cast some slugs for my challenger 457 that should show up tomorrow. 22 pellet was just for scale when I was showing some friends who didn’t really understand what a big bore airgun was. I’m so excited for this thing.

I think you will like it. The only think I dislike about mine is the considerable weight. If an aftermarket company ever makes light weight parts for this gun I would definitely be interested. I get 2-3 shots with a consistent velocity per fill before things start falling off pretty quickly. I too have friends that don't understand that air guns can be legitimate hunting weapons for mid and large game as well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 17, 2023, 07:36:35 PM
Kris... here are a few pics....
It came with 3 of those organizers and I use one for probes and such.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 17, 2023, 07:44:37 PM
Thanks Bill, I am thinking of the bigger soft lunch boxes with the plastic liner in them as well. either one will work, just got to getter done. The vevor is about the same size as the nomad ll. It came well package so I am going to hang on to that box. It's full of the closed cell packing foam so that will come in handy later on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 17, 2023, 07:47:12 PM
Yeah, this bag fit almost like it was made for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 17, 2023, 07:54:15 PM
The cases make it nice to keep everything together in one place, plus the compressor is not getting beat up and dirty either. I couldn't pass up the price either.

https://www.vevor.com/pcp-air-compressor-c_10037/vevor-30mpa-high-pressure-air-pump-scuba-pcp-compressor-auto-stop-12v-110v-220v-p_010482656541 (https://www.vevor.com/pcp-air-compressor-c_10037/vevor-30mpa-high-pressure-air-pump-scuba-pcp-compressor-auto-stop-12v-110v-220v-p_010482656541)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 17, 2023, 07:58:52 PM
I got the OrcAir from another member on the cheap. It stays in the truck.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Pokedaboss on May 17, 2023, 08:13:08 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 17, 2023, 07:21:36 PM
Quote from: Pokedaboss on May 17, 2023, 05:33:37 PM
Cast some slugs for my challenger 457 that should show up tomorrow. 22 pellet was just for scale when I was showing some friends who didn’t really understand what a big bore airgun was. I’m so excited for this thing.

I think you will like it. The only think I dislike about mine is the considerable weight. If an aftermarket company ever makes light weight parts for this gun I would definitely be interested. I get 2-3 shots with a consistent velocity per fill before things start falling off pretty quickly. I too have friends that don't understand that air guns can be legitimate hunting weapons for mid and large game as well.
Is that in stock form or with the power tune valve setup? I’ve heard people say they get 5-6 good shots to a fill, with the standard stock challenger. Though I suppose every gun is different. Would be nice to shave some weight for sure. I ended up choosing it over the other 2 guns I considered because the bulldog in similar pricing was 357 and I was a little worried about getting good pass throughs, and the bintac m50 was the other gun I considered, but had seen a couple comments and a video with it having feed issues. I figured the challenger seemed like the more reliable choice and the bullpups compactness should help make up for the extra weight a little
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 17, 2023, 11:08:41 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on May 17, 2023, 07:54:15 PM
The cases make it nice to keep everything together in one place, plus the compressor is not getting beat up and dirty either. I couldn't pass up the price either.

https://www.vevor.com/pcp-air-compressor-c_10037/vevor-30mpa-high-pressure-air-pump-scuba-pcp-compressor-auto-stop-12v-110v-220v-p_010482656541 (https://www.vevor.com/pcp-air-compressor-c_10037/vevor-30mpa-high-pressure-air-pump-scuba-pcp-compressor-auto-stop-12v-110v-220v-p_010482656541)
I keep mine in a carry on, I did strip some of the interior so it can breath well and be run in the case.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Protege-Pilot-Case-18-Softside-Carry-on-Luggage-Black/596361614? (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Protege-Pilot-Case-18-Softside-Carry-on-Luggage-Black/596361614?)
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/84cd276b-bfde-4831-ba58-5c98a90d238a_1.6cebadcd94565dc8343621439ad5fa48.jpeg?odnHeight=80&odnWidth=80&odnBg=FFFFFF)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=7982)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 18, 2023, 02:52:18 AM
Getting bored waiting on the Boss TP for project 1322.
Sat down with the graph paper and micrometer and started sketching a plug and finished look for the Prototype/Alpha trial of a fiberglass weight reduction stock for the AEA Challenger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 18, 2023, 06:42:59 AM
Quote from: Pokedaboss on May 17, 2023, 08:13:08 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 17, 2023, 07:21:36 PM
Quote from: Pokedaboss on May 17, 2023, 05:33:37 PM
Cast some slugs for my challenger 457 that should show up tomorrow. 22 pellet was just for scale when I was showing some friends who didn’t really understand what a big bore airgun was. I’m so excited for this thing.

I think you will like it. The only think I dislike about mine is the considerable weight. If an aftermarket company ever makes light weight parts for this gun I would definitely be interested. I get 2-3 shots with a consistent velocity per fill before things start falling off pretty quickly. I too have friends that don't understand that air guns can be legitimate hunting weapons for mid and large game as well.
Is that in stock form or with the power tune valve setup? I’ve heard people say they get 5-6 good shots to a fill, with the standard stock challenger. Though I suppose every gun is different. Would be nice to shave some weight for sure. I ended up choosing it over the other 2 guns I considered because the bulldog in similar pricing was 357 and I was a little worried about getting good pass throughs, and the bintac m50 was the other gun I considered, but had seen a couple comments and a video with it having feed issues. I figured the challenger seemed like the more reliable choice and the bullpups compactness should help make up for the extra weight a little

I've taken game with mine off hand at 40-ish yards, so the weight is manageable.

I think my definition of consistent shots is not the same as other people. For me once the spread gets over 10% it's too much for precise work. I've met plenty of people that think hitting a dinner plate at 50 yards is impressive. I like to think of shots 4,5, and maybe 6 as emergencies only.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 18, 2023, 06:43:59 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on May 18, 2023, 02:52:18 AM
Getting bored waiting on the Boss TP for project 1322.
Sat down with the graph paper and micrometer and started sketching a plug and finished look for the Prototype/Alpha trial of a fiberglass weight reduction stock for the AEA Challenger.

Standard (long) Challenger or BP?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 18, 2023, 03:52:26 PM
 Put a couple of rifles out to consignment.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 18, 2023, 04:04:20 PM
More cheap thrills with the Umarex Thompson (https://www.umarexusa.com/legends-m1a1-full-auto-replica-bb-gun-177-umarex-airguns). Two mags (30 BBs each - full auto) vs an Arizona Iced Tea can.

Winner: M1A1.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Pokedaboss on May 18, 2023, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 18, 2023, 03:52:26 PM
Put a couple of rifles out to consignment.
No post in the classifieds here?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 18, 2023, 04:16:34 PM
Recent shipping costs make that a forlorned hope.
If I list a gun for what I would be comfortable selling it for and then insist buyer pays shipping, I wouldn't sell many guns. If I list them at a reasonable price including shipping I may as well keep them rather than to take the loss.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Pokedaboss on May 18, 2023, 04:56:29 PM
If you use a shipping service like pirateship to make your labels at home it’s not that bad. I shipped a climbing treestand weighing 20lbs recently for under $25 ups through pirate ship. Plus there’s no clerk to ask  you what’s in the box and then be all confused and not know what to do if it’s anything related to any kind of gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 18, 2023, 08:38:55 PM
Quote from: Pokedaboss on May 18, 2023, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 18, 2023, 03:52:26 PM
Put a couple of rifles out to consignment.
No post in the classifieds here?


Didn't want to go through with finding a box, packing and shipping. Local gun shop helps me out.

and I do use Pirate Ship.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Pokedaboss on May 18, 2023, 08:50:45 PM
Yeah I’ve had good luck with pirateship. Very helpful. Well glws.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 19, 2023, 01:23:46 PM
Used the time machine in my closet to bring out the .22 Beeman R10 Carbine with Maccari mainspring, piston and breech seals, and a Bushnell scope for some high-accuracy and high-velocity plinking. Nothing beats that Rekord trigger...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on May 19, 2023, 02:22:54 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 19, 2023, 01:23:46 PM
Used the time machine in my closet to bring out the .22 Beeman R10 Carbine with Maccari mainspring, piston and breech seals, and a Bushnell scope for some high-accuracy and high-velocity plinking. Nothing beats that Rekord trigger...

-W

Donkt forget that nice lookin muzzle break!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 19, 2023, 02:51:15 PM
Reading the instructions on the new Walther PPQ M2 pistol. Very nice replica pistol. Loading it is a bit tedious, co2 is easy to insert and activate. Going to take a break from the yard chores for a minute, also the afternoon boomers are already building to rain and spend the rest of the dry afternoon chasing cans.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Simplemann on May 19, 2023, 02:57:44 PM
Beeman P-3..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 19, 2023, 03:17:09 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on May 19, 2023, 02:22:54 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 19, 2023, 01:23:46 PM
Used the time machine in my closet to bring out the .22 Beeman R10 Carbine with Maccari mainspring, piston and breech seals, and a Bushnell scope for some high-accuracy and high-velocity plinking. Nothing beats that Rekord trigger...

-W

Donkt forget that nice lookin muzzle break!

Yes! I paid $20 for that genuine Beeman muzzle brake back in the mid 80's (I think).

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 19, 2023, 03:29:09 PM
 Wife and I went to some yard sales today, so ...another one comes home... and another one goes to consignment. Trading up...sort of. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on May 20, 2023, 12:52:18 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 19, 2023, 01:23:46 PM
Used the time machine in my closet to bring out the .22 Beeman R10 Carbine with Maccari mainspring, piston and breech seals, and a Bushnell scope for some high-accuracy and high-velocity plinking. Nothing beats that Rekord trigger...

-W

Great looking gun. My new spring compressor got here today so I spent a little time checking it out. Hopefully get to test it in next couple days.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 20, 2023, 01:58:00 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 19, 2023, 01:23:46 PM
Used the time machine in my closet to bring out the .22 Beeman R10 Carbine with Maccari mainspring, piston and breech seals, and a Bushnell scope for some high-accuracy and high-velocity plinking. Nothing beats that Rekord trigger...

-W
VERY nice Whirly! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 20, 2023, 07:44:06 AM
Quote from: bReTt on May 20, 2023, 01:58:00 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 19, 2023, 01:23:46 PM
Used the time machine in my closet to bring out the .22 Beeman R10 Carbine with Maccari mainspring, piston and breech seals, and a Bushnell scope for some high-accuracy and high-velocity plinking. Nothing beats that Rekord trigger...

-W
VERY nice Whirly!

+1 !
That R10 is a beauty.
I think of all my springers the R10 in .20 would be the last to go... it's almost magical considering how old as they are.

Me.. I cast another 50 slugs in .457.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 20, 2023, 08:15:46 AM
I'm going to continue reorganizing the Red Shed this morning then I'll most likely make some more little round lead things. Those .25 are pouring really good right now. Got another .22 mold coming soon, looking forward to that. I had received a sample tin out of that mold and they shoot really well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 20, 2023, 09:19:42 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 20, 2023, 07:44:06 AM
Quote from: bReTt on May 20, 2023, 01:58:00 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 19, 2023, 01:23:46 PM
Used the time machine in my closet to bring out the .22 Beeman R10 Carbine with Maccari mainspring, piston and breech seals, and a Bushnell scope for some high-accuracy and high-velocity plinking. Nothing beats that Rekord trigger...

-W
VERY nice Whirly!

Thanks! It shoots even better than it looks!

I don't think I'll ever give that particular air rifle up!

-W

+1 !
That R10 is a beauty.
I think of all my springers the R10 in .20 would be the last to go... it's almost magical considering how old as they are.

Me.. I cast another 50 slugs in .457.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 20, 2023, 10:09:49 AM
Pulled out another German marvel of design and engineering to harass the plastic coffee container in my yard some more. This time it was in the form of a Diana 5G. IMHO, this is a superb air pistol with respectable power to accompany its prefect ergonomics, outstanding trigger, and incredible accuracy. It may be said too often, but, seriously, they just don't make spring-piston air pistols like this anymore. I also have the recoilless version of this airgun, the 6G, and again, everything about it is just marvelous.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 20, 2023, 10:32:08 AM
 Showed my co worker the Chairgun App as he was struggling with sighting in a scope for a flat shooting sight in, on the Chaser kit I gave him for a house warming gift. He has eliminated a few chippers with it so far as an open sighted pistol, now the range for shots on them has increased.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 20, 2023, 11:10:43 AM
Filled the Texan with air. Plan on trying to get a chance to shoot 120 yards better between "honey-do" listed chores today
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 20, 2023, 11:21:39 AM
I have the Sentry #2 705 on the bench. That guy just loves my cast .25 FN pellets. They weigh in at a constant 27.5 to 27.7. Since switch to ladle pouring I don't get all the flash and mold lines. Now and then I get a short pour but that is probably me. They tumble for around 15 minutes and come out looking like little silver diamonds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 20, 2023, 12:21:05 PM
Round up all the air compressor stuff and move it to the shop since I am spending more time out there than in the house. Get vevor set up so all I have to do is fill the guns up and not have to pack everything back up. Get casting stuff rounded up as well and set up a bench for that. Yep, I have all the time in the world to do this stuff and enjoy it.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 20, 2023, 12:41:49 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on May 20, 2023, 12:21:05 PM
Round up all the air compressor stuff and move it to the shop since I am spending more time out there than in the house. Get vevor set up so all I have to do is fill the guns up and not have to pack everything back up. Get casting stuff rounded up as well and set up a bench for that. Yep, I have all the time in the world to do this stuff and enjoy it.  ;)
I find it relaxing. Matter of fact, I just went out and fired the pot and the oven on. I usually give it 30 minutes or so to come up to casting temp. I'll kick back in the recliner and chill for a bit while I wait. Added a couple more wall shelves this morning and mounted the vise and grinder on the other bench. Moved a bunch of stuff from bench to bench.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 20, 2023, 12:58:44 PM
 One thing about the shooting sport, getting benched is not a bad thing ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 20, 2023, 01:14:58 PM
Quote from: avator on May 20, 2023, 12:41:49 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on May 20, 2023, 12:21:05 PM
Round up all the air compressor stuff and move it to the shop since I am spending more time out there than in the house. Get vevor set up so all I have to do is fill the guns up and not have to pack everything back up. Get casting stuff rounded up as well and set up a bench for that. Yep, I have all the time in the world to do this stuff and enjoy it.  ;)
I find it relaxing. Matter of fact, I just went out and fired the pot and the oven on. I usually give it 30 minutes or so to come up to casting temp. I'll kick back in the recliner and chill for a bit while I wait. Added a couple more wall shelves this morning and mounted the vise and grinder on the other bench. Moved a bunch of stuff from bench to bench.

My biggest hold up in my shop is a cutting table for fabric when I was in the interior decorating business. It is the size of a sheet of plywood and is 3 ft high with shelving under it. I don't need it any more and it has become a dumping ground for other things to the point of being a mountain of stuff that I have to dig through every time I need something. I have gone through it once and need to go through it again and toss stuff that has no purpose other than clutter up the rest. I can't even get in my travel trailer right now, by the end of the summer I need to have that cleaned before I start hunting season. I have to play Rubic's cube when I do wood working and jockey power tools around, luckily most of them are bench top machines and are easy to pick up. I will eventually get everything the way I want it. I am not no hurry, it will all get done and done right. I just take it one day at a time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 20, 2023, 01:24:27 PM
I have a table just like that down in the barn. I've been thinking about cutting it up and making shelves out of it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 20, 2023, 02:48:44 PM
Pretty much every flat space that I use is piled with stuff I have to dig through.   Of course all that piled stuff is treasure.  But I am slowly digging through and disposing of some of it.   At my current rate I should be done in 30 or 40 years.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 20, 2023, 03:38:53 PM
Bill, the table I have is 3/4 inch plywood supported by a 2x4 wood frame. Once I get everything off and out under from it I will reuse the plywood to redo the shed floor that the riding lawn mower is in, the 2x4's will be turned into shelving in the house. I did find a video camera case that the vevor fits nicely in, so that is one less I have to buy if I can avoid it.

Ernie, I am doing the same, it's stuff that I have accumulated over the years, some things that needed fixed and never got to it and I don't need now. I have gone through my treasure pile so many times, I am surprised that there is anything left to ponder over. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 20, 2023, 03:48:34 PM
Good job Kris.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 20, 2023, 04:50:56 PM
 Ahh the good ole days when video recorders needed a car battery to run and bag phones were basically SciFi LOL

I took my bottle prod out of the truck and attempted to take out the many pest birds about, but the sun was too glary from the high lever Canada wildfires, it hurt my eyes to look up and my N/V was a little washed out at times, so I have retreated back into the basement and readied the XS60 for daytime use while I will be out grilling later. Also gave the XS60 one of the Bargain Gate Flambeau gun cases to wait for action in, I will be adding some small cutouts and or containers for extra orings and CO2 carts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on May 20, 2023, 05:54:45 PM
Gave the Vevor a test run with the Urban and filling up the Benji bottle I use when hunting. It did great, the auto shut off has an alarm to let you know the fill is finished. I am happy with it so far. This will be my stationary compressor, the Nomad will be the traveling one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 20, 2023, 09:42:51 PM
I got the Vism ar blaster stock in the mail today. It caught my eyes a while back. I decided to commit to giving it a try on my 357 bottle armada carbine. It's a real nice solid composite stock. Of course it needed modifying and I had the wrong size buffer tube. So I take a trip to the other side of town to Scheels and fleetfarm. I tried ff first and they had a tube but no castle nut. I want to keep the stock set up that I had on it as another option since the gun is wrapped in vinyl. Which I plan on doing to this stock as well. So head over to Scheels and they have no tube but have the castle nut. Smh!!!! So get the nut run back to ff. Get all the parts back home and make sure tube will work in the new stock. Yup everything was good except it was hanging up about 3/8ths of an inch for the grip to fit right. So after some quality hacksaw and Dremel time everything is together. I also just got a monstrum alpha lpvo 1x4 that I want to try out as well and mounted it too. I won't be able to do much more this weekend with this project since there's lots to do tomorrow. I still plan on cleaning up the cuts with some sandpaper and getting everything ready to wrap in vinyl. I might even wrap the scope too. Big fun!!!!!!! Only real gripe is the more mods I do , the better I get and it's too short lived! It's all good. I like the feel of the fixed stock. It feels more stable now and also feels like it might be better shooting off hand too. That's one of the benefits of this smaller rifle is it could be a nice woods gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 21, 2023, 10:35:21 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 20, 2023, 04:50:56 PM
Ahh the good ole days when video recorders needed a car battery to run and bag phones were basically SciFi LOL

I took my bottle prod out of the truck and attempted to take out the many pest birds about, but the sun was too glary from the high lever Canada wildfires, it hurt my eyes to look up and my N/V was a little washed out at times, so I have retreated back into the basement and readied the XS60 for daytime use while I will be out grilling later. Also gave the XS60 one of the Bargain Gate Flambeau gun cases to wait for action in, I will be adding some small cutouts and or containers for extra orings and CO2 carts.



Airgun Revisions has a bottle PROD for sale.

Looks fun, but I’m not really a bottle guy.


https://www.airgunrevisions.com/product/benjamin-marauder-pistol-with-4500psi-bottle/ (https://www.airgunrevisions.com/product/benjamin-marauder-pistol-with-4500psi-bottle/)


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 21, 2023, 10:52:48 AM
 Yikes that is the heavy AL bottle ??? I went CF for my build.
(https://www.airgunrevisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thumbnail-70.jpg)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8788)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 21, 2023, 10:59:19 AM
It's another Diana air pistol day, but this time I'm going with a CO2-powered airgun instead of a springer.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 21, 2023, 12:54:09 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 21, 2023, 10:52:48 AM
Yikes that is the heavy AL bottle ??? I went CF for my build.
(https://www.airgunrevisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thumbnail-70.jpg)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8788)

Wow cool, that's a lot of accessories and mods.   Looks science fiction-ish.   Is it tough to shoot offhand?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 21, 2023, 02:15:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on May 21, 2023, 12:54:09 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 21, 2023, 10:52:48 AM
Yikes that is the heavy AL bottle ??? I went CF for my build.
(https://www.airgunrevisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thumbnail-70.jpg)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8788)

Wow cool, that's a lot of accessories and mods.   Looks science fiction-ish.   Is it tough to shoot offhand?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 21, 2023, 02:16:59 PM
 Actually a great off hand pester, and I can out shoot any Storm Trooper ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 21, 2023, 02:59:25 PM
cleared some tree limbs and added them to the burn pile I had going, so I now have a clear view of the Squirrel feeder box and I also freshened up the feed in the bird feeder, as I was burning the limbs and cardboard a Squirrel haven't seen before went through the trees above me, watching me tend to the fire, usually the squirrels are tan and silver, this one was Black and Reddish Brown, it didn't seem to be skittish like the others, maybe a new breed taking over the territory? I didn't have a gun with me so I left it alone to do it's thing,  ;) I'll get him sooner or later.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on May 21, 2023, 03:25:35 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 21, 2023, 10:52:48 AM
Yikes that is the heavy AL bottle ??? I went CF for my build.
(https://www.airgunrevisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/thumbnail-70.jpg)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8788)


Lol, almost like a scuba tank attached  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 21, 2023, 05:57:46 PM
I knocked out my chores early today so I did have time to wrap that stock. Here's how the new iteration of the 357 armada turned out
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 21, 2023, 09:45:52 PM
I added a new addition to the dog pack!  A Black Labrador puppy we’re calling Belle.  Flytrap is getting on in years and she just can’t hunt anymore.  She wants to but she just can’t keep up.  In a couple of year Belle will be ready.  Until then I’ll have to depend on Flash and while he’s not young he still has several more good years ahead.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 22, 2023, 01:08:38 PM
Had a case of "the Mondays" this morning, so I decided to cheer myself up by punching some holes in my plinking pots using my most powerful springer, a Hatsan 135 Vortex. I adjusted the trigger a smidge and found it easier to cock and shoot than I remembered - until the sheer weight of the air rifle made me decide to come back inside and look around for a lighter airgun for this afternoon's shooting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 05:07:50 PM
I put together my stubby 2240 today after getting all the pieces. I've switched the drilled out tombstone back to the blade since the photo was taken.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 22, 2023, 05:42:52 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 05:07:50 PM
I put together my stubby 2240 today after getting all the pieces. I've switched the drilled out tombstone back to the blade since the photo was taken.

That's one cool-looking 2240!

What are all the mods you made to it?

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on May 22, 2023, 06:06:09 PM
A pic posted by Oldgringo inspired my 853 stock extension. A 3/4” board shaped to match the butt plate and an old broom handle pieces add an xtra 1/2”. Cut the blinder from an empty milk jug.

At some point I’ll attempt the 853 trigger mod.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 22, 2023, 06:08:32 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 22, 2023, 01:08:38 PM
Had a case of "the Mondays" this morning, so I decided to cheer myself up by punching some holes in my plinking pots using my most powerful springer, a Hatsan 135 Vortex. I adjusted the trigger a smidge and found it easier to cock and shoot than I remembered - until the sheer weight of the air rifle made me decide to come back inside and look around for a lighter airgun for this afternoon's shooting.

I thought the gas ram in this gun may have lost some pressure after two years of not being used, but the chrony shows 14.9-grain CPHP pellets leaving the muzzle at between 940 and 950 FPS, providing about 29-30 FPE, which is the same as when I measured it two-three years ago.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 06:30:55 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 22, 2023, 05:42:52 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 05:07:50 PM
I put together my stubby 2240 today after getting all the pieces. I've switched the drilled out tombstone back to the blade since the photo was taken.

That's one cool-looking 2240!

What are all the mods you made to it?

-W

The steel breech is ambidextrous and I got it and the Don Cothran front sight holder from Rick67, and he also sent the brass sear adjuster with a nice spring (not pictured)
Front sight is a .500" tall High Viz sight for a muzzle loader
The power adjuster is from this link https://www.ebay.com/itm/201940203407 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/201940203407)
The barrel is 5 5/8" long with a flat like the OEM, magnetized bolt, and a rear breech cap (not pictured) from Alliance Hobby.

I could have gone to 5 1/2" and still kept the muzzle behind the cap, but I wanted to be safe. With a powerlet inserted and the cap screwed in the sight holder sits just a few thou short of the cap. I set it flus with the cap initially, but I didn't have a powerlet in the tube. With gas in the gun the cap sits just a touch proud of the muzzle, like a vintage Crosman 150, 600, etc.

And that's it. My chronograph does not like the CO2 blast, so I have no idea what the velocity is. I turned the power adjuster out until POI started dropping, which is four turns from flush.

Initially I tried using the tombstone sight drilled out to 1/8", but I don't like how much of my target is obscured by the sight ring. It was accurate, but not a quick target acquisition like I wanted. I think the LPA MIM sight would be a nice upgrade, but I would also then need a Crosman steel breech rather than the one I have. I could have actually stuck with the factory plastic breech, but I wanted left hand cocking. In fact I prefer the cam-over effect on the plastic breech a lot better than my ambi breech. I'm going to keep it like so for a while until I decide if I like it this way or not. So far it shoots great and I can hit a can at 30' every time. The Alliance barrel is much better than my OEM which had deep lateral scratches up and down the bore. I was making some one hole groups with a clamping rest. With the gun in a rest it shoots dead on, but with me behind it I have to use a 6 oclock hold to get the appropriate POA. I actually prefer this in a pistol so I can see what I'm aiming at. I could probably have gotten a shorter front sight, but I wanted to be sure it would work with the relatively tall OEM sight. Bill (Avator) measured the sight height on his stubby 2240 wearing a Disco front sight. Initially I was going to blue the breech and front sight holder, but now I kind of like the plain steel look. This gun is going to be on me any time I'm outside, so maybe a fancy finish and shiny parts are not the right option. This gun is definitely going to be my beater, and I'll probably tote it with me when I'm carrying my medium and large game guns in case I see a squirrel or something.

I could see myself getting a second 2240 and going crazy with the parts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 22, 2023, 06:34:02 PM
They are fun, simple and rewarding builds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Pokedaboss on May 22, 2023, 06:39:01 PM
Opened up my new challenger and mounted the scope! She is a heavy girl. But the weights balanced well, makes for a steady hold. Put my Arken 6-24 on for now. Just because the reticle is so nice. But will probably switch to something lower power sometime soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 22, 2023, 07:57:18 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 06:30:55 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 22, 2023, 05:42:52 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 05:07:50 PM
I put together my stubby 2240 today after getting all the pieces. I've switched the drilled out tombstone back to the blade since the photo was taken.

That's one cool-looking 2240!

What are all the mods you made to it?

-W

The steel breech is ambidextrous and I got it and the Don Cothran front sight holder from Rick67, and he also sent the brass sear adjuster with a nice spring (not pictured)
Front sight is a .500" tall High Viz sight for a muzzle loader
The power adjuster is from this link https://www.ebay.com/itm/201940203407 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/201940203407)
The barrel is 5 5/8" long with a flat like the OEM, magnetized bolt, and a rear breech cap (not pictured) from Alliance Hobby.

I could have gone to 5 1/2" and still kept the muzzle behind the cap, but I wanted to be safe. With a powerlet inserted and the cap screwed in the sight holder sits just a few thou short of the cap. I set it flus with the cap initially, but I didn't have a powerlet in the tube. With gas in the gun the cap sits just a touch proud of the muzzle, like a vintage Crosman 150, 600, etc.

And that's it. My chronograph does not like the CO2 blast, so I have no idea what the velocity is. I turned the power adjuster out until POI started dropping, which is four turns from flush.

Initially I tried using the tombstone sight drilled out to 1/8", but I don't like how much of my target is obscured by the sight ring. It was accurate, but not a quick target acquisition like I wanted. I think the LPA MIM sight would be a nice upgrade, but I would also then need a Crosman steel breech rather than the one I have. I could have actually stuck with the factory plastic breech, but I wanted left hand cocking. In fact I prefer the cam-over effect on the plastic breech a lot better than my ambi breech. I'm going to keep it like so for a while until I decide if I like it this way or not. So far it shoots great and I can hit a can at 30' every time. The Alliance barrel is much better than my OEM which had deep lateral scratches up and down the bore. I was making some one hole groups with a clamping rest. With the gun in a rest it shoots dead on, but with me behind it I have to use a 6 oclock hold to get the appropriate POA. I actually prefer this in a pistol so I can see what I'm aiming at. I could probably have gotten a shorter front sight, but I wanted to be sure it would work with the relatively tall OEM sight. Bill (Avator) measured the sight height on his stubby 2240 wearing a Disco front sight. Initially I was going to blue the breech and front sight holder, but now I kind of like the plain steel look. This gun is going to be on me any time I'm outside, so maybe a fancy finish and shiny parts are not the right option. This gun is definitely going to be my beater, and I'll probably tote it with me when I'm carrying my medium and large game guns in case I see a squirrel or something.

I could see myself getting a second 2240 and going crazy with the parts.

Wow! I love the 2240 just stock. I can't imagine what shooting that air pistol would be like...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 08:02:34 PM
Quote from: avator on May 22, 2023, 06:34:02 PM
They are fun, simple and rewarding builds.

I'm impressed by how accurate it is, even in my novice hands. The 22 cal hunter pellets do pretty well in it. I should test the wadcutters next.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 08:07:10 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 22, 2023, 07:57:18 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 06:30:55 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on May 22, 2023, 05:42:52 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 22, 2023, 05:07:50 PM
I put together my stubby 2240 today after getting all the pieces. I've switched the drilled out tombstone back to the blade since the photo was taken.

That's one cool-looking 2240!

What are all the mods you made to it?

-W

The steel breech is ambidextrous and I got it and the Don Cothran front sight holder from Rick67, and he also sent the brass sear adjuster with a nice spring (not pictured)
Front sight is a .500" tall High Viz sight for a muzzle loader
The power adjuster is from this link https://www.ebay.com/itm/201940203407 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/201940203407)
The barrel is 5 5/8" long with a flat like the OEM, magnetized bolt, and a rear breech cap (not pictured) from Alliance Hobby.

I could have gone to 5 1/2" and still kept the muzzle behind the cap, but I wanted to be safe. With a powerlet inserted and the cap screwed in the sight holder sits just a few thou short of the cap. I set it flus with the cap initially, but I didn't have a powerlet in the tube. With gas in the gun the cap sits just a touch proud of the muzzle, like a vintage Crosman 150, 600, etc.

And that's it. My chronograph does not like the CO2 blast, so I have no idea what the velocity is. I turned the power adjuster out until POI started dropping, which is four turns from flush.

Initially I tried using the tombstone sight drilled out to 1/8", but I don't like how much of my target is obscured by the sight ring. It was accurate, but not a quick target acquisition like I wanted. I think the LPA MIM sight would be a nice upgrade, but I would also then need a Crosman steel breech rather than the one I have. I could have actually stuck with the factory plastic breech, but I wanted left hand cocking. In fact I prefer the cam-over effect on the plastic breech a lot better than my ambi breech. I'm going to keep it like so for a while until I decide if I like it this way or not. So far it shoots great and I can hit a can at 30' every time. The Alliance barrel is much better than my OEM which had deep lateral scratches up and down the bore. I was making some one hole groups with a clamping rest. With the gun in a rest it shoots dead on, but with me behind it I have to use a 6 oclock hold to get the appropriate POA. I actually prefer this in a pistol so I can see what I'm aiming at. I could probably have gotten a shorter front sight, but I wanted to be sure it would work with the relatively tall OEM sight. Bill (Avator) measured the sight height on his stubby 2240 wearing a Disco front sight. Initially I was going to blue the breech and front sight holder, but now I kind of like the plain steel look. This gun is going to be on me any time I'm outside, so maybe a fancy finish and shiny parts are not the right option. This gun is definitely going to be my beater, and I'll probably tote it with me when I'm carrying my medium and large game guns in case I see a squirrel or something.

I could see myself getting a second 2240 and going crazy with the parts.

Wow! I love the 2240 just stock. I can't imagine what shooting that air pistol would be like...

-W

It's about the same, it just fits in my pocket better 🤣 The High Viz front sight helps me a lot, and is definitely a nice upgrade. There are High Viz front sights for the 2240 that fit in place of the OEM sight, most vendors like Alliance and Alchemy have them available. That option won't work with the stubby build without some filing, which I could have done, but Rick67 offered me the Don Cothran sight holder. That being said, that sight holder really looks great on there and I think it's a great alternative to the Discovery sight holder and allows for a few different sight options. There are also muzzle brakes that would probably work better for anything other than a stubby build that fit nice front sights.

Edit: I put my clamp on chronograph back on and tried a short string. The first readings were around 466 FPS from a 19.3 grain pellet, which seemed unlikely. The CPHP were a much more reasonable 260-ish FPS, but that was at the end of a cart. With a fresh cart I was back up into the mid 400's, but with every pellet I tried. Definitely reading the CO2 blast and not the pellet. Eventually the fresh cart settled down to the mid to high 300's depending on pellet, which may be accurate, I have no idea.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 22, 2023, 10:14:48 PM
Did some tuning on the impact. 1 was able to get the.22 30 grain noe bbt but going 911 fps. Reg was set at 130b with the power wheel set half way at 8 and the valve on line 4. I installed the slug probe but none of the rest of the slug kit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 23, 2023, 10:11:21 PM
The Huma Regulator is in the AEA Challenger 30 .Air Tube and 150 pumps later at 1100psi.
It's been about 3 hours and holding steady,but will check tomorrow.
I've been all over the internet for "alternate" hammer springs . 
What was in my Challenger;
AEA Challenger Hammer Spring
OD = 0.80      20mm
Length = 3.33      84mm
Wire D = 0.065   1.65
I'm guessing some choices from .04 to .08 wire diameter could give me enough options to not have to shim.
Anybody got anything like that in a spares pile please pm me?

Leaning towards NSA 54.5's
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/nsa-300-cal-54-5-grain-140ct-30-7-62mm-grey?p=2243 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/nsa-300-cal-54-5-grain-140ct-30-7-62mm-grey?p=2243)

Experience/opinions welcome....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 23, 2023, 11:13:31 PM
 Watched "Walnut and Steel" YT video. He just got a new Crosman Silhouette 1701P delivered to him .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 23, 2023, 11:52:06 PM
I was planning to mount a Trijicon red dot onto my IZH46M.   The tiny control switches on the sight are acting up.   Sometimes I can't turn it on, sometimes I can only turn it off by pulling the battery.    It's not every time, just often enough to not trust it.   I can't have it screwing up right before a match.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 24, 2023, 09:31:10 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on May 23, 2023, 10:11:21 PM
The Huma Regulator is in the AEA Challenger 30 .Air Tube and 150 pumps later at 1100psi.
It's been about 3 hours and holding steady,but will check tomorrow.
I've been all over the internet for "alternate" hammer springs . 
What was in my Challenger;
AEA Challenger Hammer Spring
OD = 0.80      20mm
Length = 3.33      84mm
Wire D = 0.065   1.65
I'm guessing some choices from .04 to .08 wire diameter could give me enough options to not have to shim.
Anybody got anything like that in a spares pile please pm me?

Leaning towards NSA 54.5's
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/nsa-300-cal-54-5-grain-140ct-30-7-62mm-grey?p=2243 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/nsa-300-cal-54-5-grain-140ct-30-7-62mm-grey?p=2243)

Experience/opinions welcome....
I would look into making a hammer spring adjuster for that AEA, the OE rear plug can be drilled and tapped to make one fairly easy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 24, 2023, 08:43:27 PM
I carried the C362 when I walked the pups around the pasture.  I haven't killed a venomous snake in over a year but there is no sense in taking chances.  Flash treed a squirrel and chased a rabbit so he had a ball.  Belle chased after Flash and explored the fish pond.  Flytrap poked along with me.  No shots were fired but a good time was had by all.  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 25, 2023, 01:02:43 AM
Installed the Boss TP in Project 1322 and shot the following string with CPHP 14.3 at 10 pumps
465 fps  (okay factory spec)
349 fps (maybe chrono error?)
176 fps (not good)
34 fps (back to disassembly)

The Vynil 1/4" X 0.170 tubing did not withstand the pressure and was canted at a 45 degree angle and deformed...
I had to dremel a slot in my last holy grail screw to use a flat head screwdriver as Grainger still hasn't come through with my screws.

Gona take a little break from this project and enjoy Shooting my new Notos and tuning the AEA30Challenger SL with new Huma Reg
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 25, 2023, 01:19:49 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 24, 2023, 09:31:10 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on May 23, 2023, 10:11:21 PM
The Huma Regulator is in the AEA Challenger 30 .Air Tube and 150 pumps later at 1100psi.
It's been about 3 hours and holding steady,but will check tomorrow.
I've been all over the internet for "alternate" hammer springs . 
What was in my Challenger;
AEA Challenger Hammer Spring
OD = 0.80      20mm
Length = 3.33      84mm
Wire D = 0.065   1.65
I'm guessing some choices from .04 to .08 wire diameter could give me enough options to not have to shim.
Anybody got anything like that in a spares pile please pm me?

Leaning towards NSA 54.5's
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/nsa-300-cal-54-5-grain-140ct-30-7-62mm-grey?p=2243 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/nsa-300-cal-54-5-grain-140ct-30-7-62mm-grey?p=2243)

Experience/opinions welcome....
I would look into making a hammer spring adjuster for that AEA, the OE rear plug can be drilled and tapped to make one fairly easy.

Yessir,
I did drill down and see your thread something like 60-105fpe with adjuster...kinda like an Airforce AG..lol
Any pictures, list of parts, Etc?
How did you work around the hammer guide?
Apologies if this was covered in a previous thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 25, 2023, 08:23:08 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on May 25, 2023, 01:19:49 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 24, 2023, 09:31:10 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on May 23, 2023, 10:11:21 PM
The Huma Regulator is in the AEA Challenger 30 .Air Tube and 150 pumps later at 1100psi.
It's been about 3 hours and holding steady,but will check tomorrow.
I've been all over the internet for "alternate" hammer springs . 
What was in my Challenger;
AEA Challenger Hammer Spring
OD = 0.80      20mm
Length = 3.33      84mm
Wire D = 0.065   1.65
I'm guessing some choices from .04 to .08 wire diameter could give me enough options to not have to shim.
Anybody got anything like that in a spares pile please pm me?

Leaning towards NSA 54.5's
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/nsa-300-cal-54-5-grain-140ct-30-7-62mm-grey?p=2243 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/nsa-300-cal-54-5-grain-140ct-30-7-62mm-grey?p=2243)

Experience/opinions welcome....
I would look into making a hammer spring adjuster for that AEA, the OE rear plug can be drilled and tapped to make one fairly easy.

Yessir,
I did drill down and see your thread something like 60-105fpe with adjuster...kinda like an Airforce AG..lol
Any pictures, list of parts, Etc?
How did you work around the hammer guide?
Apologies if this was covered in a previous thread.
Here are the basics, https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=201473.0 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=201473.0)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=201473.0;attach=409579;image)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 25, 2023, 07:02:31 PM
Took the most under-rated air rifle in my collection, the Crosman F4, out and hit everything in the provided 4X scope's crosshairs until I gave up and went back inside to give it a protective coat of CLP and Rem-Oil.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 25, 2023, 07:30:57 PM
I have been carrying my stubby 2240 (2230?) in my pocket when I'm outside. Of course I only see the pests when I'm not strapped.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 26, 2023, 12:29:40 AM
Messed around in the gun room today checking out a new one piece scope mount and I also swapped out a grip on my 22 armada. Interested to see how that huma reg works out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on May 26, 2023, 11:23:10 AM
Packing up to go camping and I discovered my "Truck Gun" wasn't in the truck!  :o

Searched high and low for my H9 pistol... not it it's normal khaki pistol soft case.
Found it in the walmart 4 pistol hard case I bought a while back.
*whew*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 26, 2023, 11:46:04 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on May 26, 2023, 11:23:10 AM
Packing up to go camping and I discovered my "Truck Gun" wasn't in the truck!  :o

Searched high and low for my H9 pistol... not it it's normal khaki pistol soft case.
Found it in the walmart 4 pistol hard case I bought a while back.
*whew*
Difficulty in keeping track of guns is one of the symptoms of too many guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 26, 2023, 12:37:34 PM
 Watched "Nibs" on his "Walnut and Steel" channel on YT, trying out his newly acquired Crosman Silhouette 1701P. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 26, 2023, 12:57:48 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 26, 2023, 12:37:34 PM
Watched "Nibs" on his "Walnut and Steel" channel on YT, trying out his newly acquired Crosman Silhouette 1701P.
Just went to check out the channel.  Gonna watch some videos later today hopefully
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 26, 2023, 01:10:27 PM
I usually have some type of airgun channel running on the tablet when I'm in the Red Shed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 26, 2023, 01:19:07 PM
I haven't watched much of anything on YouTube lately.  I will listen to music and I have been listening to audio books.  I need to find a new book to listen to. 

The only thing that interests me about airguns lately is shooting them.  I have lost all desire to tune and test.  There hasn't been much interest in the new stuff coming out either.  I'm sitting in a comfortable spot airgun wise.  Think I'll go shoot right now while I have a few...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on May 26, 2023, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 26, 2023, 12:37:34 PM
Watched "Nibs" on his "Walnut and Steel" channel on YT, trying out his newly acquired Crosman Silhouette 1701P.

Another +1 for Nibs. Great channel.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 26, 2023, 01:31:46 PM
Modifying the Notos..... :o ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 26, 2023, 01:38:27 PM
Been carrying the stubby 2240 in my pocket while doing farm chores and got a red this morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 28, 2023, 12:07:38 PM
Took the .22 Walther Terrus (https://hardairmagazine.com/reviews/walther-terrus-air-rifle-test-review-177-cal/) out. Such a pleasant air rifle to shoot. As with any springer, check the tightness of the screws, and it's good to go. Very accurate, easy to handle, and fun to shoot, but it deserves traditional sights, rather than the fiber optic ones that come standard with the gun.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on May 28, 2023, 12:24:44 PM
I went out for a squirrel hunt.
Check out the Hunting Gate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 28, 2023, 03:37:34 PM
Putting away unsold stuff from yesterdays gun show.   Wiping the sweaty fingerprints off stuff I care about.     Yesterdays setting up a table full of stuff might have been a hassle for a few bucks profit but wife and I had a pretty fun time.   I think she secretly was a tiny bit relieved to see me selling some gun stuff.   Only was able to sell one AG.     At the show, I did spot an immaculate Diana mod 34 that I kept going back to look at.   The vendor wanted $185.00 for it.   Today I'm thinking I should have bought it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 28, 2023, 05:42:02 PM
Did you get his card Ernie? Never lose hope lol. I'm in the middle of playing musical scopes  and mounts. I switched the vector optics Marksman fixed 10x44 out on my M50 to a nice compact Discovery 12x40 or 44 Ffp. I like the reticle alot better on it than the Marksman. I also figured out how to switch the cheek riser to the opposite side on my  ab arms urban sniper x stock. I bought it used and came set up for left handed shooting. The adjuster wasn't very comfortable. I also installed a scope level on the bsa sweet 22 2x7x32  that I have on my low powered 25 cal gen 1 marauder. I need to take it out and make sure it's sighted in still. Both of them actually. Looking around at all my "extra" stuff today makes me ponder possibly selling some of it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 28, 2023, 06:35:47 PM
Quote from: bear air on May 28, 2023, 05:42:02 PM
Did you get his card Ernie? Never lose hope lol. I'm in the middle of playing musical scopes  and mounts. I switched the vector optics Marksman fixed 10x44 out on my M50 to a nice compact Discovery 12x40 or 44 Ffp. I like the reticle alot better on it than the Marksman. I also figured out how to switch the cheek riser to the opposite side on my  ab arms urban sniper x stock. I bought it used and came set up for left handed shooting. The adjuster wasn't very comfortable. I also installed a scope level on the bsa sweet 22 2x7x32  that I have on my low powered 25 cal gen 1 marauder. I need to take it out and make sure it's sighted in still. Both of them actually. Looking around at all my "extra" stuff today makes me ponder possibly selling some of it.
Didn't get a card.   I was stressed from setting up for the show and was't thinking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 28, 2023, 08:30:20 PM
Over on AGN, they are shooting playing cards again so, today while grilling some ribs, I made a card holder.
I will shoot at them with the FWB601, peeps, aperture and Eagle Eye..

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 28, 2023, 09:36:21 PM
Dang, that looks like fun.    I imagine with my shooting, a deck of cards would last a long time!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 28, 2023, 10:01:23 PM
I decided to mount a Utg compact 4x16x44 sfp on my 22 brod. Have been working on this gun a couple years now lol. Finally stopped changing barrels around and hopefully scopes now too. Id like to get it out to a 100+ yards this summer. It shoots around .325 at 50 yards with several different projectiles. But things went to &^^& the last time I had it out at 75 yards. Hopefully the very simple reticle on the Utg will help me out a little.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 28, 2023, 10:12:46 PM
Went to the range today to shoot skeet, but got there too late. Ended up ringing the 50 yard steel with some AGs. Managed to hit the 6" steel with my stubby 2240 about 40% of the time, which I was pleased about. I might be setting up my trap at a bit longer range for pistol practice! I'm thinking about getting another 2240 for a scope and using it for some challenging target work. My stubby build is for toting in my front pocket while doing farm chores, and any kind of optic would make that impossible.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on May 28, 2023, 10:48:31 PM
Mounted my 4x Leupold pistol scope on my new 2240xl and sighted it in and destroyed a bunch of aluminum cans.  Also used high scope rings and mounted a scope on my DFMK2 without needing to remove the rear sight.  Worked and the combo shot great!  Also shot several other air guns as well.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 29, 2023, 04:15:22 PM
nothing..... don't have the tap and die set yet, supposed to be here tomorrow... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 29, 2023, 04:24:47 PM
Just chillin out, and decided to putter on the QB78.
 All assembled it had a bit of rock back and forth in the stock. Tiny amount.
 Cut a thin piece of rubber and put under the barrel band.
  Trigger is where I like, polished and adjusted, but side play bothered me. A thin greased washer on either side of the trigger pin cured that.
   
(http://i.imgur.com/Du2cgZS.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Du2cgZS)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on May 29, 2023, 05:31:11 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on May 29, 2023, 04:24:47 PM
Just chillin out, and decided to putter on the QB78.
 All assembled it had a bit of rock back and forth in the stock. Tiny amount.
 Cut a thin piece of rubber and put under the barrel band.
  Trigger is where I like, polished and adjusted, but side play bothered me. A thin greased washer on either side of the trigger pin cured that.
   
(http://i.imgur.com/Du2cgZS.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Du2cgZS)
I like a tuned QB trigger. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on May 29, 2023, 07:24:26 PM
 Yep, bit of polish and three ways to adjust ! 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on May 29, 2023, 07:34:11 PM
Shot a couple of shots to see where the impact is hitting since the scope I have on it was zeroed on my liberty. As I figured it was real high. Man that buckrail ldc is quite!😁😁😁 I would try and zero it but the wind is blowing at 21 with gusts to 28.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Liveliner on May 29, 2023, 08:25:13 PM
Put a Bushnell Legend 5x15 40 on my Beeman R-9. The scope was sitting in a drawer with some other scopes. I took a cheaper scope off the R-9 to replace with the Legend. Glad to report it was sighted in with 3 shots. All is well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 29, 2023, 08:45:11 PM
 Tinkered about the basement work benches, found my stash of Magnum Air breach screws, so added one to my 2240XL Shorty project gun. Crony results posted in the build thread.

 Also found my length of heavy duty shrink tube, and added a section over my Hatsan Vectis .25 end thingy to see if it made it any quieter, hard to tell in the basement, so an outdoor test will be needed to see if it helped any at all, or I need to find a baffle system to fit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 29, 2023, 08:59:33 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 29, 2023, 08:45:11 PM
Tinkered about the basement work benches, found my stash of Magnum Air breach screws, so added one to my 2240XL Shorty project gun. Crony results posted in the build thread.

 Also found my length of heavy duty shrink tube, and added a section over my Hatsan Vectis .25 end thingy to see if it made it any quieter, hard to tell in the basement, so an outdoor test will be needed to see if it helped any at all, or I need to find a baffle system to fit.

Can you post a link to your thread, it's hard to find things on GTA
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on May 29, 2023, 09:33:26 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on May 29, 2023, 08:59:33 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on May 29, 2023, 08:45:11 PM
Tinkered about the basement work benches, found my stash of Magnum Air breach screws, so added one to my 2240XL Shorty project gun. Crony results posted in the build thread.

 Also found my length of heavy duty shrink tube, and added a section over my Hatsan Vectis .25 end thingy to see if it made it any quieter, hard to tell in the basement, so an outdoor test will be needed to see if it helped any at all, or I need to find a baffle system to fit.

Can you post a link to your thread, it's hard to find things on GTA

 My bad sorry :)
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208250.msg156450991#msg156450991 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208250.msg156450991#msg156450991)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 30, 2023, 01:23:06 AM
Had a nice date with Ms. Dremel and all the internal pieces of the AEA30 Challenger trigger assembly.  Mothers Polish and Valvoline synthetic grease (q-tip film layer including hammer guide rod).
Sadly she would not cock with 6 (or any washer shims).  If I had a 0.67 drill bit I could enlarge the ID to fit around the built in guide.  Re-assembled the AG for chrony testing this week
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 30, 2023, 09:27:14 AM
Took the pups out for a ramble around the pasture early this a.m.  I carried a C1400 to start getting Belle used to louder noises.  The 1400 has a healthy bark at eight pumps.  She didn't seem to notice it so I am pleased.  Flash has realized that the new puppy can be a playmate and the two of them tore around the field exploring everything. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on May 30, 2023, 01:23:04 PM
I shot an airsoft pistol for the first time.   It was a semi auto glock with a blowback slide.   I was absolutely stunned by how realistic it was in every detail.   If the orange plastic barrel tip was removed, there would be absolutely no way to quickly tell it was an airsoft and not a PB Glock.   Now I'm surprised that more people don't get shot when these realistic airsofts are brandished.  I'm glad that they are incredibly inaccurate so I'll have no interest in personally owning one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 30, 2023, 01:26:29 PM
Finished the PID temp controller and connected it to the pot... all systems GO.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 30, 2023, 01:47:55 PM
Wrong thread... my bad.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on May 30, 2023, 05:11:11 PM
I watched a master craftsman at work.
Who?
Motorhead, that’s who.
Scott repaired my ailing TX200 as only HE could do.
He reverted my HW35 back to factory specifications and,
Did his magic on my 39 year old Beeman R1..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 30, 2023, 05:47:51 PM
Charles do you have to degas the 30 cal std challenger to drop the trigger group out of it? I did some stock work on mine last year and ever since the sear has minor issues catching from time to time but if I push the safety blade inwards it will catch when acting up. I need to tear it all down and clean it. I did the baffles not long ago and it really shushed it up or I lost power. Anyways I spent some time with my pp750 22 cal, gen 1 marauder 25 cal and gen 2 brod 22 cal today. I put some bubble levels on the pp750 and gen 1 scope so just a quick resight session and mounted a different scope on the brod. Pretty good day in airgun land.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on May 30, 2023, 06:25:45 PM
Measured the trigger pull weight on my slightly-adjusted and lubricated Hatsan 95 Quattro trigger. Depending on the angle at which the trigger is pulled, the break point had a high of 3 and 3/4 pounds, down to a nice 3 pounds. I'm still working on the optimal positioning for my right hand on the stock and trigger to consistently and comfortably pull the trigger up at a 45-degree angle to always get that crisp 3-pound second stage.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 30, 2023, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on May 30, 2023, 01:23:04 PM
I shot an airsoft pistol for the first time.   It was a semi auto glock with a blowback slide.   I was absolutely stunned by how realistic it was in every detail.   If the orange plastic barrel tip was removed, there would be absolutely no way to quickly tell it was an airsoft and not a PB Glock.   Now I'm surprised that more people don't get shot when these realistic airsofts are brandished.  I'm glad that they are incredibly inaccurate so I'll have no interest in personally owning one.

I once had an air soft replica sawed off shotgun in my truck as a teenager. Once night when the roads were slick on my way home from work I almost went off the road and a cop came to investigate. He kept asking me if I had a weapon in the truck, which I thought was weird because I wasn't really thinking about the air soft gun as a weapon. That lead to several squad cars being called for backup, just to discover an orange tip!

People have been killed by the police for carrying air soft (with plastic tip) and CO2 replicas, not all of those cases involve brandishing the replica either. The CO2 replicas are just as realistic as the air soft replica you tried out, but have absolutely nothing to differentiate it from the real deal at a distance.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 31, 2023, 12:10:50 AM
Quote from: bear air on May 30, 2023, 05:47:51 PM
Charles do you have to degas the 30 cal std challenger to drop the trigger group out of it? I did some stock work on mine last year and ever since the sear has minor issues catching from time to time but if I push the safety blade inwards it will catch when acting up. I need to tear it all down and clean it. I did the baffles not long ago and it really shushed it up or I lost power. Anyways I spent some time with my pp750 22 cal, gen 1 marauder 25 cal and gen 2 brod 22 cal today. I put some bubble levels on the pp750 and gen 1 scope so just a quick resight session and mounted a different scope on the brod. Pretty good day in airgun land.

No sir.  She's been gassed up since I got the Huma installed.  Four bolts hold the assembly onto the valve/breech.  When you remove the two rear bolts be sure to have your hand over the end cap as there's a 3.5" spring pushing the end plate across the room if you're not prepared (ask me how I know).  When you drive out the 4 pins they are knurled on one end be sure to note/sketch the orientation for re-installation.
This was my guide:
https://youtu.be/6yx-X5CpBCA
Like greased lightnin now ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on May 31, 2023, 06:04:47 PM
Sweet!!!! I will have to check out that video. Thanks for the heads up. I spent some more time with my 30 cal bottle armada. I opened up the area in the breech where the tp goes to the barrel. I needed to figure out a better sealing method since it was losing a fair amount during the shot cycle. It seems to have sealed almost perfect. I don't have the air nor time to get into a chrony session but there's always tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on May 31, 2023, 06:07:54 PM
Poured over the instruction manual .pdf for the ATN X-Sight 3-12 scope that is incoming.
Boxed up an airgun that is outgoing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on May 31, 2023, 07:48:03 PM
Quote from: avator on May 31, 2023, 06:07:54 PM
Poured over the instruction manual .pdf for the ATN X-Sight 3-12 scope that is incoming.
Boxed up an airgun that is outgoing.

Nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 31, 2023, 11:06:47 PM
Chrony tested the AEA30 with the Huma installed and the trigger job finished.  All the crunchiness is gone from the safety lever and the trigger is butter smooth :-)
Posted in the AEA Challenger thread here
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=201473.new#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=201473.new#new)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on May 31, 2023, 11:29:18 PM
Waiting for my 4 Jaw chuck to come in so I can do some Tinkering..... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 01, 2023, 11:39:43 AM
After the overhaul on Tuesday at Motörhead’s, I will spend the day with the TX200.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 01, 2023, 11:40:41 AM
Applied Renaissance Wax to the stock.

Bored with Sky Laminate now, I want a Nutmeg  ???

Nutmeg with brass parts, wow 🥸
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on June 01, 2023, 01:22:01 PM
Set up a resetting rimfire spinner target I picked up the other day. 

I was shooting a Doug Noble condor with a 24” .250 TJ barrel. 

First projectile I got out was NSA 38.5 grain.   Poor choice because they were supersonic from shot 1 even before the peak of the curve and lower PW setting.  I don’t want to annoy my neighbors more than I have to. 

Getting over 110 foot pounds with a relatively light projectile like that is satisfying. Not sure what kind of energy I would get if I dialed up the spring load.

I switched to 50 grain NSA and shot those for a while. At the peak with the PW at the low end, they were also hitting the sound barrier.   so now it’s time to cast some 60 grains which make better use of the potential of that valve.

Anyway this is a great gun and i appreciate Doug’s work every time i experience it. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 01, 2023, 04:24:25 PM
Quote from: Mr.P on June 01, 2023, 01:22:01 PM
Set up a resetting rimfire spinner target I picked up the other day. 

I was shooting a Doug Noble condor with a 24” .250 TJ barrel. 

First projectile I got out was NSA 38.5 grain.   Poor choice because they were supersonic from shot 1 even before the peak of the curve and lower PW setting.  I don’t want to annoy my neighbors more than I have to. 

Getting over 110 foot pounds with a relatively light projectile like that is satisfying. Not sure what kind of energy I would get if I dialed up the spring load.

I switched to 50 grain NSA and shot those for a while. At the peak with the PW at the low end, they were also hitting the sound barrier.   so now it’s time to cast some 60 grains which make better use of the potential of that valve.

Anyway this is a great gun and i appreciate Doug’s work every time i experience it.

Wow, that's crazy power out of a 25 cal air rifle! I'd like to get my Eagle Claw tuned to that power level. How many shots per fill at the 110+ FPE range?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 01, 2023, 06:13:04 PM
Rick that carbine is absolutely amazing! I worked on the 30 cal bottle armada today. Finally got it to seal during the shot cycle. I'm done or should I say I think I'm done messing with it. I got 28 shots most of them between 905-910. A couple at 899 one at 893 and one at 916 fps. Take out the low one and it has about a 15 fps spread. Now I can't wait to take it out and shoot it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 01, 2023, 06:14:55 PM
Quote from: bear air on June 01, 2023, 06:13:04 PM
Rick that carbine is absolutely amazing! I worked on the 30 cal bottle armada today. Finally got it to seal during the shot cycle. I'm done or should I say I think I'm done messing with it. I got 28 shots most of them between 905-910. A couple at 899 one at 893 and one at 916 fps. Take out the low one and it has about a 15 fps spread. Now I can't wait to take it out and shoot it.


It’s up for donation, lol 😋
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on June 01, 2023, 06:58:47 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 01, 2023, 04:24:25 PM
Quote from: Mr.P on June 01, 2023, 01:22:01 PM
Set up a resetting rimfire spinner target I picked up the other day. 

I was shooting a Doug Noble condor with a 24” .250 TJ barrel. 

First projectile I got out was NSA 38.5 grain.   Poor choice because they were supersonic from shot 1 even before the peak of the curve and lower PW setting.  I don’t want to annoy my neighbors more than I have to. 

Getting over 110 foot pounds with a relatively light projectile like that is satisfying. Not sure what kind of energy I would get if I dialed up the spring load.

I switched to 50 grain NSA and shot those for a while. At the peak with the PW at the low end, they were also hitting the sound barrier.   so now it’s time to cast some 60 grains which make better use of the potential of that valve.

Anyway this is a great gun and i appreciate Doug’s work every time i experience it.

Wow, that's crazy power out of a 25 cal air rifle! I'd like to get my Eagle Claw tuned to that power level. How many shots per fill at the 110+ FPE range?

That’s a difficult question to answer because it depends on how much variation you are willing to tolerate, and I am just getting this gun out after a long time and don’t remember exactly how it shot.   

 . Once I get some heavier projectiles cast, I will shoot a couple of strings so you can see what it looks like. Right now I don’t have anything I can shoot out of it without making too much noise.

I’m trying to fix up my .25 AEA Hp semi auto so I can shoot the lighter projectiles out of that one. Replacing the  valve pin
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 01, 2023, 09:39:16 PM
That rifle is worth way ,more than what I got in the airgun funds jar Rick.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 02, 2023, 08:22:08 AM
Finished up the wiring job adding new outlets in the Red Shed yesterday. Got the day's last batch of .22 pellets out of the tumbler and culled/sorted before shutting down Casting Corner early evening and came in for TV and Betty Lou time. I also brought some airguns back in the house that had gathered in the Red Shed gun cabinet.
The plan today is to move the compressors and do some more organizing between casting sessions. Halfway to my .22 24gr goal then I'll switch to the .20gr.
I might even get a little shooting in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 02, 2023, 04:31:35 PM
I polished the trigger on my 30 cal std challenger. Found out I not so good at driving pins out lol. It looked pretty good tbh. I don't think there was much polishing needed but it feels a lot smoother now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 02, 2023, 08:19:45 PM
I messed with the new to me ATN X sight HD 3 12x today. Spent what batteries I had so I need to get some lithium rechargeable.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 02, 2023, 08:27:59 PM
 I killed a critter with out using sights see more in the Hunting Gate  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 02, 2023, 08:54:32 PM
Quote from: bear air on June 02, 2023, 04:31:35 PM
I polished the trigger on my 30 cal std challenger. Found out I not so good at driving pins out lol. It looked pretty good tbh. I don't think there was much polishing needed but it feels a lot smoother now.
You're gonna love it.  Mine is already much smoother.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on June 03, 2023, 12:06:59 AM
just finished the mods on the Notos, the 4 jaw chuck for the lathe worked out well for the mods to the Drop Block. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 03, 2023, 07:26:04 AM
That bottle conversion looks like it could be factory!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 03, 2023, 08:40:43 AM
+1 that bottle conversion on your notos looks awesome!.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on June 03, 2023, 03:00:25 PM
Finished (for now) setting up my outdoor pellet trap. There are several layers of different hardnesses of wood, a sheet of steel roofing, a plastic tarp, a sheet of rubber, and finally a thick wooden door behind everything else. I highly doubt any of my airguns have the power to put a pellet through even the first layer. I own the land for a good ways beyond the trap, so I'm pretty convinced of its safety.

The black recyclable plastic meal trays are intended to have something to staple paper targets to.

https://imgur.com/a/BFPDlh2

-W

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 03, 2023, 03:10:02 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 03, 2023, 07:26:04 AM
That bottle conversion looks like it could be factory!
Watching from the beginning I would have never expected it to turn out that nice...
Most excellent job Kevin!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 03, 2023, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: bear air on June 03, 2023, 08:40:43 AM
+1 that bottle conversion on your notos looks awesome!.


The 1st bottle Notos ever 👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 03, 2023, 04:54:49 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 03, 2023, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: bear air on June 03, 2023, 08:40:43 AM
+1 that bottle conversion on your notos looks awesome!.


The 1st bottle Notos ever 👍


Been to JBC, an AG maker, in Bulacan, PI a long time ago, and it was quite a sight seeing them fashion parts the old fashion way.

Here is one with a bottle, hammer-type, swing-out loading pistol.

One benefit of the swing-out is the ease of loading a pellet and the convenient looky2x to see if it’s loaded or not  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 03, 2023, 04:59:51 PM
Barrel with a dovetail 🥸

Oh, they’re not mine.

JBC uses Kamagong as furniture, a mighty hard lumber used as fighting sticks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 03, 2023, 06:00:38 PM
I've been planning to buy a chronometer for a while now but I've been too lazy to do a little research on them and too cheap to just buy one.  A good friend/neighbor came to my rescue by lending me his chronometer.   It's a chilly, rainy day so I set it up indoors.   I can shoot through the chronometer sensors and out through an open french door.   I pulled out my trusty Daisy Quick Skill which I've had since approx 1967 and which I recently resealed.   BB speed was pretty consistently between 199 and 205 FPS unless it shoots a double which drops the speed to  around 165 FPS.   I guess I should have also replaced the abutment seal.   Anyways the chronometer is a cool toy/tool and I have lots more pellet velocity testing to do.   Hopefully that testing will prove that I did some repairs/resealing correctly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 03, 2023, 06:23:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 03, 2023, 06:00:38 PM
I've been planning to buy a chronometer for a while now but I've been too lazy to do a little research on them and too cheap to just buy one.  A good friend/neighbor came to my rescue by lending me his chronometer.   It's a chilly, rainy day so I set it up indoors.   I can shoot through the chronometer sensors and out through an open french door.   I pulled out my trusty Daisy Quick Skill which I've had since approx 1967 and which I recently resealed.   BB speed was pretty consistently between 199 and 205 FPS unless it shoots a double which drops the speed to  around 165 FPS.   I guess I should have also replaced the abutment seal.   Anyways the chronometer is a cool toy/tool and I have lots more pellet velocity testing to do.   Hopefully that testing will prove that I did some repairs/resealing correctly.

I need a new chronograph, my cheap clamp on unit won't work with my CO2 pistols. I think I'm going to save up my pennies and get the FX pocket chronograph.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 03, 2023, 06:28:03 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 03, 2023, 06:23:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 03, 2023, 06:00:38 PM
I've been planning to buy a chronometer for a while now but I've been too lazy to do a little research on them and too cheap to just buy one.  A good friend/neighbor came to my rescue by lending me his chronometer.   It's a chilly, rainy day so I set it up indoors.   I can shoot through the chronometer sensors and out through an open french door.   I pulled out my trusty Daisy Quick Skill which I've had since approx 1967 and which I recently resealed.   BB speed was pretty consistently between 199 and 205 FPS unless it shoots a double which drops the speed to  around 165 FPS.   I guess I should have also replaced the abutment seal.   Anyways the chronometer is a cool toy/tool and I have lots more pellet velocity testing to do.   Hopefully that testing will prove that I did some repairs/resealing correctly.

I need a new chronograph, my cheap clamp on unit won't work with my CO2 pistols. I think I'm going to save up my pennies and get the FX pocket chronograph.


Been meaning to get one too.

When I do, it will be a Polish LMBR chrono.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 03, 2023, 07:17:13 PM
Did a firmware update on the ATN X Sight scope cam. Tomorrow I'll get all the settings back to how I want them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 03, 2023, 07:36:02 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 03, 2023, 07:26:04 AM
That bottle conversion looks like it could be factory!
+1
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 03, 2023, 07:38:44 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 03, 2023, 06:28:03 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 03, 2023, 06:23:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 03, 2023, 06:00:38 PM
I've been planning to buy a chronometer for a while now but I've been too lazy to do a little research on them and too cheap to just buy one.  A good friend/neighbor came to my rescue by lending me his chronometer.   It's a chilly, rainy day so I set it up indoors.   I can shoot through the chronometer sensors and out through an open french door.   I pulled out my trusty Daisy Quick Skill which I've had since approx 1967 and which I recently resealed.   BB speed was pretty consistently between 199 and 205 FPS unless it shoots a double which drops the speed to  around 165 FPS.   I guess I should have also replaced the abutment seal.   Anyways the chronometer is a cool toy/tool and I have lots more pellet velocity testing to do.   Hopefully that testing will prove that I did some repairs/resealing correctly.

I need a new chronograph, my cheap clamp on unit won't work with my CO2 pistols. I think I'm going to save up my pennies and get the FX pocket chronograph.


Been meaning to get one too.

When I do, it will be a Polish LMBR chrono.

I do like the LMBR R2A for the same money as the FX pocket unit, and it can also work with supersonic speeds. Thanks for the tip! Hopefully my livestock will stop taking all of my money this summer and I can buy some more AG gear.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 03, 2023, 07:41:15 PM
 my Crosman 1377RC had taken a turn as a 1322 carbine for a bit.
Today it went back to a .177 carbine.

(http://i.imgur.com/2JmhONB.jpg) (https://imgur.com/2JmhONB)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on June 03, 2023, 07:59:10 PM
Packed up all my rifles (27) for my move to Arkansas next month. I left  my favorite out until last minute. My peep sighted HW30.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 03, 2023, 08:14:22 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 03, 2023, 07:41:15 PM
my Crosman 1377RC had taken a turn as a 1322 carbine for a bit.
Today it went back to a .177 carbine.

(http://i.imgur.com/2JmhONB.jpg) (https://imgur.com/2JmhONB)
Love that look! 👌🏼😎
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 03, 2023, 08:21:12 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 03, 2023, 07:38:44 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 03, 2023, 06:28:03 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 03, 2023, 06:23:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 03, 2023, 06:00:38 PM
I've been planning to buy a chronometer for a while now but I've been too lazy to do a little research on them and too cheap to just buy one.  A good friend/neighbor came to my rescue by lending me his chronometer.   It's a chilly, rainy day so I set it up indoors.   I can shoot through the chronometer sensors and out through an open french door.   I pulled out my trusty Daisy Quick Skill which I've had since approx 1967 and which I recently resealed.   BB speed was pretty consistently between 199 and 205 FPS unless it shoots a double which drops the speed to  around 165 FPS.   I guess I should have also replaced the abutment seal.   Anyways the chronometer is a cool toy/tool and I have lots more pellet velocity testing to do.   Hopefully that testing will prove that I did some repairs/resealing correctly.

I need a new chronograph, my cheap clamp on unit won't work with my CO2 pistols. I think I'm going to save up my pennies and get the FX pocket chronograph.


Been meaning to get one too.

When I do, it will be a Polish LMBR chrono.

I do like the LMBR R2A for the same money as the FX pocket unit, and it can also work with supersonic speeds. Thanks for the tip! Hopefully my livestock will stop taking all of my money this summer and I can buy some more AG gear.


I don’t trust that too techy miniature FX gadget  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on June 03, 2023, 09:47:04 PM
Thanks Guys, it's not perfect, I did chew up a couple corners, trying to use the drill press as a mill, didn't work, I touched up with black felt marker, hey It's Backyard Engineering at it's finest, I could get another block and do it perfect, but I got this and it works,

I have an AceTech AC6000BT Chrony from Amazon, it was cheap and it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/ACETECH-AC6000BT-Airsoft-Tester-Chronograph/dp/B082Y3CD2F/ref=sr_1_37_sspa?crid=2YN9NPA9JC0Y2&keywords=chronograph+for+rifle+shooting&qid=1685839537&sprefix=Chronograph%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-37-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFVNU1aM1pIVTg0V1cmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMTI3MjEzQzNYMVQ3NkRPV1kyJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNDI2NzIxRFpKV1dPQlhCWlUyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== (https://www.amazon.com/ACETECH-AC6000BT-Airsoft-Tester-Chronograph/dp/B082Y3CD2F/ref=sr_1_37_sspa?crid=2YN9NPA9JC0Y2&keywords=chronograph+for+rifle+shooting&qid=1685839537&sprefix=Chronograph%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-37-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFVNU1aM1pIVTg0V1cmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMTI3MjEzQzNYMVQ3NkRPV1kyJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNDI2NzIxRFpKV1dPQlhCWlUyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikkelstuff on June 03, 2023, 10:55:30 PM
Just for the fun of it, shot a few empty Ensure bottles in my 30' basement target range with my Diana 48/52. I'm still playing around with shims to correct the droop in this air rifle. Seems like I'm dead on one day and off the next. Hmmm, gotta work on this.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 03, 2023, 11:03:35 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 03, 2023, 08:14:22 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 03, 2023, 07:41:15 PM
my Crosman 1377RC had taken a turn as a 1322 carbine for a bit.
Today it went back to a .177 carbine.

(http://i.imgur.com/2JmhONB.jpg) (https://imgur.com/2JmhONB)
Love that look! 👌🏼😎

  yeah, but that silhouette  set up with that scope was a  lot better like that  lol ;) ;) ;)
 Thanks
  and this seems to like .177 better than being .22
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on June 03, 2023, 11:10:28 PM
Quote from: Bayman on June 03, 2023, 07:59:10 PM
Packed up all my rifles (27) for my move to Arkansas next month. I left  my favorite out until last minute. My peep sighted HW30.

Welcome to Arkansas, and my two HW30s are my favorite air guns.   Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 04, 2023, 07:29:31 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 03, 2023, 07:41:15 PM
my Crosman 1377RC had taken a turn as a 1322 carbine for a bit.
Today it went back to a .177 carbine.

(http://i.imgur.com/2JmhONB.jpg) (https://imgur.com/2JmhONB)

That's an interesting scope. I tried searching for Bushnell Trophy, but that brings up too many results. Can you tell us more about it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 04, 2023, 08:07:47 AM
Quote from: Bayman on June 03, 2023, 07:59:10 PM
Packed up all my rifles (27) for my move to Arkansas next month. I left  my favorite out until last minute. My peep sighted HW30.


WooHoo, Ron!!!  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 04, 2023, 12:42:28 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 04, 2023, 07:29:31 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 03, 2023, 07:41:15 PM
my Crosman 1377RC had taken a turn as a 1322 carbine for a bit.
Today it went back to a .177 carbine.

(http://i.imgur.com/2JmhONB.jpg) (https://imgur.com/2JmhONB)

That's an interesting scope. I tried searching for Bushnell Trophy, but that brings up too many results. Can you tell us more about it?

This one....
 it was given to me, second hand, Like it better than Tasco. Great for up close shots
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaT8kCDjWGw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaT8kCDjWGw)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 04, 2023, 01:13:54 PM
I have two of those old Bushnell Trophy red dots.  I like them much better than any of the inexpensive newer red dots that I have tried.   For some reason they are easier for my astigmatic old eyes to use.   The only big downside that I have found is the red dot is not bright enough for use in full sunlight.   A minor downside is they go through batteries much faster than newer red dots, just don't forget to shut it off after finishing shooting.   I found one at a gun store in their junk box and got it for $15.00.   That was a great deal.   My other one came mounted on my IZH46M when I bought it.   If I find another one cheap, I'll definitely buy it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on June 04, 2023, 02:27:16 PM
Tried to get my AEA carbine shooting today. My third airgun from this company.  My first was a disaster, but I bought it just a time of crisis for my family and by the time I can focus on airguns again, I had passed the return period.  I tried replacement, and then switched to this gun, which is a lower caliber. The valve pin shattered after a couple of magazines. So after six months on the shelf, I put in a new valve pin, and I believe it is ready to shoot.  This is the 25 caliber, semi auto carbine. I need to find a bunch of valve pins or a more durable replacement I guess. One of the joys of having to disassemble your new airgun to try to get it to work is that you get look at things up close.  had to remove the shroud so I got a look at the crown.  It looks more like a breach than a crown.  Kind of reamed out in a weird way the rifling doesn’t extend all the way to the crown actually. I didn’t get a pic, but some folks have posted pictures of their odd AEA crowns AND this looks a lot like those

This platform looks so simple and with just a little bit more care, it seems like it could be a really great Lego gun

I feel like the AEA guns are a rough sketch of something a person could turn into a really nice product.…


 I know some folks have had a good experience with these, so I’m hoping this will be the end of my year long “hobby” trying to fix AEA airguns. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 04, 2023, 02:31:24 PM
Quote from: Mr.P on June 04, 2023, 02:27:16 PM
Tried to get my AEA carbine shooting today. My third airgun from this company.  My first was a disaster, but I bought it just a time of crisis for my family and by the time I can focus on airguns again, I had passed the return period.  I tried replacement, and then switched to this gun, which is a lower caliber. The valve pin shattered after a couple of magazines. So after six months on the shelf, I put in a new valve pin, and I believe it is ready to shoot.  This is the 25 caliber, semi auto carbine. I need to find a bunch of valve pins or a more durable replacement I guess.  I know some folks have had a good experience with these, so I’m hoping this will be the end of my year long “hobby” trying to fix AEA airguns.

Marco, shoot me a PM.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on June 04, 2023, 02:35:45 PM
gonna try again to see if I can 3D print the Notos Baffle, it keeps coming loose from the hot bed at 90% done, I'm going to put some masking tape down, it should stay stuck to that, if not, I will run it over with my truck and then use it for target practice, "the hot bed liner not the printer".... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on June 04, 2023, 02:47:49 PM
Will do! I just fired my first two magazines, and if this thing could hold up, it would be so nice.  Hitting where I pointed with a cheap-o red dot and lots of air left in the tank hot Diggity aea gods don’t fail me now.  What do I need to sacrifice to keep this cooking?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mikkelstuff on June 04, 2023, 04:34:02 PM
Have been working on the well used Diana 48/52 I bought off of e_bucks as a newby to air guns. I'm really liking this 48 now that it's all cleaned up and functioning well.

There is something not correct with the rear sight which I decided to replace even though I am now using a scope. However, when attempting to install the new rear sight, I found that the two mounting screws would not seat as they should.

Luckily I do have a metric screw sizer and I found these to be 3 mm x 0.5 mm pitch screws. I ordered a tap off of Amazon which arrived this morning and was most pleased to see that cleaning the threads made all the difference and the new rear sight now seats correctly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on June 04, 2023, 06:13:13 PM
Went for a walk after dark with my BSA Spitfire. Not to cold for a winter night . Saw a few rabbits but hit nothing. As I was walking up the hill to home I realized that I had grabbed the pellets out of the wrong tin.  Still I got some practice acquiring target with my scope mounted torch and it was a pleasant walk. Heard a Morepork in the valley. They call morepork  morepork morepork then quiet. (Native owl)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 04, 2023, 07:32:41 PM
I shot a couple mags out of the aea std 30 cal challenger over the chrony today. I was pleasantly surprised triple fold. It still shoots the hades 44.75 pellet starting from 894 up to 970 then back down to 899 fps. Some where around shot eight it was cooking at 945. Might have even been shot six or seven. But my point is this gun has potential to  be a great one mag gun unregged. I will have to document a shot string and incorporate psi as well. The next thing was I took the trigger out and polished the sear this last week and it felt great. And I was also very happy the sear was having no problems catching when I cocked it. I had had some issues. It cocked easy and smooth each time. The trigger will be nice when I take it out to shoot again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on June 04, 2023, 07:55:44 PM
Two of my great grandsons, 10 and 12, came to visit and especially to shoot air guns.  I was really surprised when the 10 year out shot his brother.  We all had fun and will do it again soon.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 04, 2023, 07:56:48 PM
I bid on several AGs at a nearby gun auction.   I lost every one of them.   This is the first time I have failed to win at least one item at this auction house.   I'm afraid that others may have discovered this source of great deals.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 06, 2023, 12:53:15 AM
Quote from: bear air on June 04, 2023, 07:32:41 PM
I shot a couple mags out of the aea std 30 cal challenger over the chrony today. I was pleasantly surprised triple fold. It still shoots the hades 44.75 pellet starting from 894 up to 970 then back down to 899 fps. Some where around shot eight it was cooking at 945. Might have even been shot six or seven. But my point is this gun has potential to  be a great one mag gun unregged. I will have to document a shot string and incorporate psi as well. The next thing was I took the trigger out and polished the sear this last week and it felt great. And I was also very happy the sear was having no problems catching when I cocked it. I had had some issues. It cocked easy and smooth each time. The trigger will be nice when I take it out to shoot again.
I love my new to me AEA30.  I have polished the trigger assembly and it's wonderful now.  The previous owner had the TP at 10 oclock and handed me a box of NSA 47.2s and this slip of paper;

Velocity   PSI   FPE
915         3200  88
928         3100   90
938        3000    92
950        2900    95
957        2800    96
963        2700    97
947        2600    94
932        2500    91
920        2400    89

I put the Huma reg in mine (at 169 bar) and it gave me a 13 shot string at 80fpe.
I would say it's an excellent 1 magazine hunter unregulated at 95fpe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on June 06, 2023, 12:58:03 AM
New RD and adapter system for HW45 ordered from Premium Quality Air Rifle Accessories in the UK got here today and begged to be installed. Absolutely trick mounting system, no screws digging into your rail. Both the adapter and the recoil stop slide on like a normal dovetail ring would. Adapter is spring loaded and the screw from the Pic rail mount on the RD keeps it in place when tightened. Best 13 mm rail adapter I’ve seen.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 06, 2023, 09:21:36 AM
Yesterday I tore down a 22 caliber armada that I had originally built to swap between 177&22. After coming to a harsh realization that I will probably never run this in 177 I gifted some of those parts to a fellow member here. So having upgraded my 30 cal bottle armada to a cothran valve recently I decided to take the war cobra valve that was in the 30 and put it in the 22. I also had a hill 30 hammer that came out of the 30 as well. So now for the line up the 22 has now: hill 30 hammer + factory striker 35 grams, hill 262 spring, war cobra valve, hill hftp, gaska tj barrel 1:18 twist ported to .170 and polished, factory gauge block, huma reg set at 2000 ish psi with the xxl plenum. I dialed it in at +3 on the hs as my starting point. Using the hades for my projectile I was very happy to see 1027 fps upon the first shot across the chrony. I ended up dialing it back to +2.4 ish on the hs and ended up right around 1000 fps give or take a little. So today I'm going to try some jsb monster redesigned pellets and see what the velocity is and go from there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on June 06, 2023, 10:51:13 AM
Was able to get my impact finally zeroed even though right now it's only at 20 to 25 yards. Will need to move the target further back a bunch to get the 40 yards zero I want.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 06, 2023, 01:46:32 PM
Quote from: bear air on June 06, 2023, 09:21:36 AM
Yesterday I tore down a 22 caliber armada that I had originally built to swap between 177&22. After coming to a harsh realization that I will probably never run this in 177 I gifted some of those parts to a fellow member here. So having upgraded my 30 cal bottle armada to a cothran valve recently I decided to take the war cobra valve that was in the 30 and put it in the 22. I also had a hill 30 hammer that came out of the 30 as well. So now for the line up the 22 has now: hill 30 hammer + factory striker 35 grams, hill 262 spring, war cobra valve, hill hftp, gaska tj barrel 1:18 twist ported to .170 and polished, factory gauge block, huma reg set at 2000 ish psi with the xxl plenum. I dialed it in at +3 on the hs as my starting point. Using the hades for my projectile I was very happy to see 1027 fps upon the first shot across the chrony. I ended up dialing it back to +2.4 ish on the hs and ended up right around 1000 fps give or take a little. So today I'm going to try some jsb monster redesigned pellets and see what the velocity is and go from there.

At that power level why not tune for slugs?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 06, 2023, 05:38:30 PM
I went down the slug road with this barrel for over two years. Its a 24'' gaska tj barrel with a 1:18 twist. I will probably try some slugs in it. Perhaps some jsb .216. I want to get a few other slugs to try out in some different guns might as well try some of those too. So today it would not push the 25.39 gr pellets past 880 fps with the reg setting so I upped it to 2150 ish. I ended up getting a pretty decent shot string of 20 shots 914-924fps most were 918-920. 47-48 fpe. I'm sure this won't be the end result. I also opened up the stock on the armada where the hs adjuster sets so I don't have to tear it all apart just to mess with hs setting. Id post a pic but it needs finish work to make it look to my standards. I did find it quite interesting today what a big difference 4.39 gr makes. To make that type of power with a h&n 21 gr slugs I would have to push it over a 1000 fps. It kind of blew my mind. Either way, what a great week and a half this has been getting to really dive into my airguns doing upgrades and such.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 06, 2023, 11:59:51 PM
The mad scientist/engineer is back on the bench with the AEA Challenger 30 cal regulator install/tune attempt.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=201473.new#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=201473.new#new)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on June 08, 2023, 10:04:33 AM
Put a few rounds through a Hatsan Edge Vortex. It's not a bad airgun, but that $60 jump up to a Hatsan 95 Vortex is well worth it due to the 95's nice walnut stock and Quattro trigger, which is sooooooooo much better than the trigger on the Edge.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 08, 2023, 08:32:49 PM
Did some micro in letting on a Corcoran stock that I have on my 177.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 08, 2023, 08:36:09 PM
Swapped some scopes around then transferred the PID out of the single box into the new dual PID box.
This side will run the lead pot and as soon as the kit arrives, the other side will run the mold oven. Each on it's own power curcuit.
Meantime I can still run the lead pot and the mold oven can run with the rheostat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 08, 2023, 08:52:24 PM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2023, 08:36:09 PM
Swapped some scopes around then transferred the PID out of the single box into the new dual PID box.
This side will run the lead pot and as soon as the kit arrives, the other side will run the mold oven. Each on it's own power curcuit.
Meantime I can still run the lead pot and the mold oven can run with the rheostat.
What does PID stand for?  I keep reading it but I'm not familiar with it.  Thanks
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 08, 2023, 09:04:08 PM
proportional–integral–derivative controller

Basically it controls the temp setting in things such as water heaters where a static temp setting is needed.

Breweries use them also.

In my case, I use one to control the lead temps for casting and the oven temps to preheat the molds.

They are alot more precise than a rheostat like the high/medium/low controls. You can set a PID controller to maintain temps as close as +1/-1 degree.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 08, 2023, 09:11:16 PM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2023, 09:04:08 PM
proportional–integral–derivative controller

Basically it controls the temp setting in things such as water heaters where a static temp setting is needed.

Breweries use them also.

In my case, I use one to control the lead temps for casting and the oven temps to preheat the molds.

They are alot more precise than a rheostat like the high/medium/low controls. You can set a PID controller to maintain temps as close as +1/-1 degree.
Precision in temps...  Very nice 👌🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on June 08, 2023, 09:15:03 PM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2023, 09:04:08 PM
proportional–integral–derivative controller

Basically it controls the temp setting in things such as water heaters where a static temp setting is needed.

Breweries use them also.

In my case, I use one to control the lead temps for casting and the oven temps to preheat the molds.

They are alot more precise than a rheostat like the high/medium/low controls. You can set a PID controller to maintain temps as close as +1/-1 degree.

Indeed, we DO!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 08, 2023, 09:15:26 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 08, 2023, 09:11:16 PM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2023, 09:04:08 PM
proportional–integral–derivative controller

Basically it controls the temp setting in things such as water heaters where a static temp setting is needed.

Breweries use them also.

In my case, I use one to control the lead temps for casting and the oven temps to preheat the molds.

They are alot more precise than a rheostat like the high/medium/low controls. You can set a PID controller to maintain temps as close as +1/-1 degree.
Precision in temps...  Very nice 👌🏼
Folks that have been casting for years just have a 'feel' for things and don't use them. I am new to it and needed it to eliminate causes for poor results. It really has helped me. Plus, it was fun learning and putting it together.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 08, 2023, 09:24:01 PM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2023, 09:15:26 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 08, 2023, 09:11:16 PM
Quote from: avator on June 08, 2023, 09:04:08 PM
proportional–integral–derivative controller

Basically it controls the temp setting in things such as water heaters where a static temp setting is needed.

Breweries use them also.

In my case, I use one to control the lead temps for casting and the oven temps to preheat the molds.

They are alot more precise than a rheostat like the high/medium/low controls. You can set a PID controller to maintain temps as close as +1/-1 degree.
Precision in temps...  Very nice 👌🏼
Folks that have been casting for years just have a 'feel' for things and don't use them. I am new to it and needed it to eliminate causes for poor results. It really has helped me. Plus, it was fun learning and putting it together.


Your casting reminds of pouring molten lead into someone's mouth as one of the most hideous forms of torture, B sir  :-X
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 08, 2023, 09:44:53 PM
Anything inserted into one's mouth, or any other orifice for that matter, at 700F would surely be a step or 2 up from torture.
Also, any moisture, even as small as a droplet of sweat, causes molten lead to react in a way that I wouldn't want to be within several feet of.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 08, 2023, 09:52:53 PM
I have to admit, before I gained a safe level of respect for the dangers of what I was doing, I held the wood handles a bit too close to the metal. Before I knew it I had burned a nice blister on my finger right through the leather glove I had on.... lesson learned.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on June 08, 2023, 10:10:52 PM
I mounted one of the Pard 007 to the Notos
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on June 09, 2023, 09:14:46 AM
I put together a 1377 pumper carbine out of spare parts, took a few shots to make sure the pump worked well, then put it away.  I also checked pressure on my SPA PR900- still sitting exactly at 1500, same as when I put it away last year.  I was sorely tempted to take a few shots but I still haven't mounted a scope on it. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 09, 2023, 12:40:44 PM
Went on a patrol with my bottle Bandito and got a couple of squirrels near the tractor. I've gotten a lot of them in the last few weeks as the juveniles leave the nest.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 09, 2023, 03:32:11 PM
 Tinkered on M/M 880  .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on June 09, 2023, 07:10:51 PM
Swapped out the scope rings on the impact. I chose correctly and they're the perfect hight. Funny how just that fraction of an inch difference can make or break being able to see through the scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 09, 2023, 07:17:01 PM
Yep, and the right eye relief can make just as much difference.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 09, 2023, 08:15:45 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 09, 2023, 12:40:44 PM
Went on a patrol with my bottle Bandito and got a couple of squirrels near the tractor. I've gotten a lot of them in the last few weeks as the juveniles leave the nest.

Got another one about 45 minutes ago, a juvenile male. Never had this many squirrels so close to the house. I've averaged one a day for the past two weeks. The dogs have been thrilled.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Baco on June 09, 2023, 10:50:01 PM
been busy with studies but finally got my .25 bandit from Wes assembled, went straight to modding ported it to 4mm all through and valve throat to 5mm so about +30% area to accommodate the +30% caliber area, also put a stormrider spring, I'd be happy with >20fpe and 10 shots unregged

the poppet seat got scratched and on filling it the first time i noticed a small leak but after one shot to "seat" the leak seems to be gone

am looking forward to shoot it and do some tests

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 10, 2023, 12:18:10 AM
Boxed up a Ruger AHEII stock and some rings to send to Ron.  Worked on removing a broken forearm screw from a B-19.  I dulled a couple of mild steel drill bits creating a little dimple.  Gonna have to invest in a Tungsten bit to get through this one.  I may just swap barrels with another B-19 as the easiest solution.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on June 10, 2023, 09:00:37 AM
I gave a squirrel a little chin music. He jumped when he recognized the tune and ran 25 feet before sitting down forever.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bayman on June 10, 2023, 09:09:34 AM
Broke down my favorite air rifle and carefully fit it in a small box. Then loaded it and million other things in my truck for my move to Arkansas.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 10, 2023, 10:38:45 AM
Quote from: Bayman on June 10, 2023, 09:09:34 AM
Broke down my favorite air rifle and carefully fit it in a small box. Then loaded it and million other things in my truck for my move to Arkansas.
Safe travels 🛻🪕
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 10, 2023, 10:55:37 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 10, 2023, 10:38:45 AM
Quote from: Bayman on June 10, 2023, 09:09:34 AM
Broke down my favorite air rifle and carefully fit it in a small box. Then loaded it and million other things in my truck for my move to Arkansas.
Safe travels 🛻🪕

👍👍 Two thumbs up!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 10, 2023, 12:10:59 PM
Godspeed Ron!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on June 10, 2023, 12:57:11 PM
Quote from: Bayman on June 10, 2023, 09:09:34 AM
Broke down my favorite air rifle and carefully fit it in a small box. Then loaded it and million other things in my truck for my move to Arkansas.

Let us know when you get there. Looking forward to seeing what you do up there.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 10, 2023, 04:24:11 PM
I took the monstrum G1 3x9x40 frps scope off my rifle and boxed it all up and got it all wrapped up addressed and in the mail heading back to monstrum. That model seems to be prone to parallax issues. This was the exchanged one from the initial purchase. I requested a lpvo for replacement in the same price point.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 10, 2023, 05:46:30 PM
 Started taking Twisted Sister apart to fix a TP leak, then noticed I had a flow through bolt laying in a parts dish, I think I was going to put it in the 2240xl stubby but forgot, so I decided I better go do yard work till the rain started, then ran errands, and came home to no rain  ::) so back to yard work.
 I will dig into them later so I can have my stubbys back  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 10, 2023, 06:26:34 PM
Yeah, I thought I felt a leak when I shot it before I sent it. I hadn't shot it much in the past year or so but I don't remember it having a leak before. Maybe just a dried out seal.
The small breech screw was tight, right?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 10, 2023, 08:08:08 PM
Quote from: avator on June 10, 2023, 06:26:34 PM
Yeah, I thought I felt a leak when I shot it before I sent it. I hadn't shot it much in the past year or so but I don't remember it having a leak before. Maybe just a dried out seal.
The small breech screw was tight, right?
Yes it was to the point I was just able to extract it, even with a clamp on, replaced with a Magnum Air Screw, and sealed up gootntight :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 10, 2023, 08:11:31 PM
Good deal... so, leak fixed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 10, 2023, 10:27:47 PM
Recovered three more squirrels, but one got away after taking two 177 slugs. These little creatures are incredible.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 10, 2023, 10:28:48 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 10, 2023, 08:08:08 PM
Quote from: avator on June 10, 2023, 06:26:34 PM
Yeah, I thought I felt a leak when I shot it before I sent it. I hadn't shot it much in the past year or so but I don't remember it having a leak before. Maybe just a dried out seal.
The small breech screw was tight, right?
Yes it was to the point I was just able to extract it, even with a clamp on, replaced with a Magnum Air Screw, and sealed up gootntight :)

Good ol' German torque specs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: JuryRigger on June 10, 2023, 10:51:59 PM
Cleared a short lane in what will become my new shooting area-6 foot high straight up-and-down creek bank, topped with another 14 foot or so of hill rising pretty steep above that... Plus, I'm shooting down into it...
Not going to have more than 20 yards at best/if that, but I'll not have to wait or worry at all-shoot whatever, whenever...  :D
Just need to do some more clearing, and build a wooden target backer/backstop to avoid the rocks in the bank...
Jesse
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 11, 2023, 12:01:12 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 10, 2023, 08:08:08 PM
Quote from: avator on June 10, 2023, 06:26:34 PM
Yeah, I thought I felt a leak when I shot it before I sent it. I hadn't shot it much in the past year or so but I don't remember it having a leak before. Maybe just a dried out seal.
The small breech screw was tight, right?
Yes it was to the point I was just able to extract it, even with a clamp on, replaced with a Magnum Air Screw, and sealed up gootntight :)


That MAP torx breech screw is really the real deal.

Super hard and won't stip.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 11, 2023, 01:02:11 AM
Started on the sear for the AEA30.
Might be next week to complete.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 11, 2023, 03:08:46 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 11, 2023, 12:01:12 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 10, 2023, 08:08:08 PM
Quote from: avator on June 10, 2023, 06:26:34 PM
Yeah, I thought I felt a leak when I shot it before I sent it. I hadn't shot it much in the past year or so but I don't remember it having a leak before. Maybe just a dried out seal.
The small breech screw was tight, right?
Yes it was to the point I was just able to extract it, even with a clamp on, replaced with a Magnum Air Screw, and sealed up gootntight :)


That MAP torx breech screw is really the real deal.

Super hard and won't stip.
Yes, I'm surprised to hear that Twisted Sister did not have one because that's normally what I use.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 11, 2023, 10:40:38 AM
Today's tinkerings....
Lots of squirrel activity lately has me coming my shooting options to come uiip with a short to mid range option. It must remain at the ready, accurate, able to contain projectiles within our boundries because the expected angles of the shots and it needs to be light weight and easy to weild. I also want some of the fun factor.
Air Master Max just might fit the bill. This is my CP1/CP2/PP800 conversion gun.
As it sits, it's LOUD. The barrel is short... not much room to add anything to quiet it down.... I know, I know, I've often said that I like em loud. But if I want to get a shot at critter 2 or 3 I need it to be somewhat quite.
So I think I'm gonna scare up a full length .177 barrel (I know I have a couple around) and cut/crown it just long enough to add something to the end yet maintain compactness.
I'm also going to fit it with the ATN X Sight HD scope (that's where the FUN comes in) for some night shooting on the nocturnal critters and some video.
Here is a mock up before the extended barrel and silencer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 11, 2023, 10:47:39 AM
Oh, I can heaar y'all now... "Man, that scope sits high".
To that I ask... ever use one of these scopes? It ain't nothing about cheek weld. The eye piece actuall becomes part of your face. It's more like "eye weld", if you will. Think about binoculars or a telescope, where's the cheek weld? Ain't none. Matter of fact... I want as little as possible.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on June 11, 2023, 11:12:10 AM
Unjammed my aea .25 carbine.  Loaded up a magazine with H and N crow magnums.  I enjoyed the nine shots before it jammed again. Accuracy is really quite nice with a red dot and it did not lose zero, in spite of my having to disassemble and reassemble it twice to deal with jams

The problem this particular time is that the pellet probe is so pointy it skewers the pellets.  The pellet was literally impaled on the probe.  The magazines don’t feed all the pellets quite straight and it skewers them at a diagonal, not through the center.

As i like to mention, this is my third AEA gun to not function.  Basically 600 bucks for the first gun and I’ve spent 150 returning them for repairs that didn’t take or replacement. I bought these from Bin Tac - he’s always offered to service them for free but it costs $50 every time I return one for repair and I’ve already spent $150 trying to get one of these to work.


Maybe I can convert this to single shot… The semi auto action seems to be in prototype form..

Aea issues SO FAR:

Broken valve pins
repeated valve seat failure
Leaky fill check valve
Jamming magazines
Skewered pellets
Pellet somehow wedged into the hammer’s path
Weird used semi stripped screws on a new gun
Brutally reamed out crowns
Leaky/ fragile socket for manometer
Stripped flathead screw on fill check valve (online adjustment videos say it should have a hex nut)


I know there’s at least another glitch or two I’m just not remembering them right now.


I have gamo, hatsan, beeman, webley, airforce, evanix and Artemis guns.  All of these together over the past five years have had fewer issues than I encountered in  my first month of owning an AEA gun. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 11, 2023, 11:30:01 AM
 Made a trip to the Basement and did a bit of plinking, with Twisted Sis and Oxymoron, topped Oxy with a dot sight for the time being, I must of had it on the pistol for initial accuracy test, as I mounted it and it was dead on.  8) Makes my Sunday easier ;)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8888)
 Wonder if there is something going on with the two ??? they seem to be hanging out together shooting slugs down range often  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 11, 2023, 12:22:55 PM
Quote from: avator on June 11, 2023, 10:47:39 AM
Oh, I can heaar y'all now... "Man, that scope sits high".
To that I ask... ever use one of these scopes? It ain't nothing about cheek weld. The eye piece actuall becomes part of your face. It's more like "eye weld", if you will. Think about binoculars or a telescope, where's the cheek weld? Ain't none. Matter of fact... I want as little as possible.

"Does this gun make my scope look big?"
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on June 11, 2023, 12:46:15 PM
Took the liberty out on the front porch and did a quick zero at about 40 yards. I kinda like that Svbony scope. It didn't take many rounds to get it zeroed. I found that in addition to my normal hold if I instead of holding the forearm with my left hand I hold the scope. It sure steadies it up and I can get really Precise hold on the bull.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 11, 2023, 12:49:41 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 11, 2023, 11:30:01 AM
Made a trip to the Basement and did a bit of plinking, with Twisted Sis and Oxymoron, topped Oxy with a dot sight for the time being, I must of had it on the pistol for initial accuracy test, as I mounted it and it was dead on.  8) Makes my Sunday easier ;)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8888)
 Wonder if there is something going on with the two ??? they seem to be hanging out together shooting slugs down range often  :-\
Ya gotta watch Twisted Sister... she's a hood rat fo sho.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 11, 2023, 12:50:35 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 11, 2023, 12:22:55 PM
Quote from: avator on June 11, 2023, 10:47:39 AM
Oh, I can heaar y'all now... "Man, that scope sits high".
To that I ask... ever use one of these scopes? It ain't nothing about cheek weld. The eye piece actuall becomes part of your face. It's more like "eye weld", if you will. Think about binoculars or a telescope, where's the cheek weld? Ain't none. Matter of fact... I want as little as possible.

"Does this gun make my scope look big?"
 ;D
Hey, my gun is down here.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 11, 2023, 12:55:15 PM
Quote from: avator on June 11, 2023, 12:50:35 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 11, 2023, 12:22:55 PM
Quote from: avator on June 11, 2023, 10:47:39 AM
Oh, I can heaar y'all now... "Man, that scope sits high".
To that I ask... ever use one of these scopes? It ain't nothing about cheek weld. The eye piece actuall becomes part of your face. It's more like "eye weld", if you will. Think about binoculars or a telescope, where's the cheek weld? Ain't none. Matter of fact... I want as little as possible.

"Does this gun make my scope look big?"
 ;D
Hey, my gun is down here.   :o


Sounds better than: "Single hole all day long @ 50 yards if I do my part".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 11, 2023, 12:59:03 PM
Got a barrel chopped , crowned and installed. Having trouble coming up with something to quiet it down. That barrel is an odd size compared to what I have around here.
Couple other things slowing my roll.... it's humid as heck out there and Betty Lou just informed me that we are going to the store.   :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 11, 2023, 01:13:32 PM
Quote from: avator on June 11, 2023, 10:40:38 AM
Today's tinkerings....
Lots of squirrel activity lately has me coming my shooting options to come uiip with a short to mid range option. It must remain at the ready, accurate, able to contain projectiles within our boundries because the expected angles of the shots and it needs to be light weight and easy to weild. I also want some of the fun factor.
Air Master Max just might fit the bill. This is my CP1/CP2/PP800 conversion gun.
As it sits, it's LOUD. The barrel is short... not much room to add anything to quiet it down.... I know, I know, I've often said that I like em loud. But if I want to get a shot at critter 2 or 3 I need it to be somewhat quite.
So I think I'm gonna scare up a full length .177 barrel (I know I have a couple around) and cut/crown it just long enough to add something to the end yet maintain compactness.
I'm also going to fit it with the ATN X Sight HD scope (that's where the FUN comes in) for some night shooting on the nocturnal critters and some video.
Here is a mock up before the extended barrel and silencer.

Might need 3# of ballast in the form of a hamster or perhaps battery down low, so you do not tip over ???
I have run that optic on a few light guns, not too bad as one might think. Prod eg.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on June 11, 2023, 01:18:44 PM
Having trouble coming up with something to quiet it down.
Call Rocker1.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 11, 2023, 01:27:07 PM
Quote from: avator on June 11, 2023, 12:59:03 PM
Got a barrel chopped , crowned and installed. Having trouble coming up with something to quiet it down. That barrel is an odd size compared to what I have around here.
Couple other things slowing my roll.... it's humid as heck out there and Betty Lou just informed me that we are going to the store.   :-\
If it is  threaded Artemis barrel Buck Rail would have something that fits. I might have a spare around also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 11, 2023, 03:24:27 PM
Nope, not threaded..
I think I'd better go update the CP1 Upgrade thread so not to cloud this one up.
I'll put a link when I get there.


Link:  https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=182687.new#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=182687.new#new)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on June 11, 2023, 09:27:59 PM
went outside to check for squirrels.... None, went back in cause it's HOT and MUGGY.... :o :o ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 11, 2023, 10:24:45 PM
Last night I performed major surgery on a pair of cheap break barrels.  I swapped the .22 barrel from a Crosman Shockwave to the compression tube of a Crosman Fire and stuck it all in a Fire stock.  I mounted a cheap but cheerful Winchester 4X32 AO scope on it and my latest discovery a 250 lumen LED flashlight from Tractor Supply.  The Job Smart brand flash light takes three AAA batteries, will fit inside a 1" scope ring, and it has a handy push button on-off switch on the base of the light.  $19.99 for a package of two and they came with batteries!

This gun has an eleven inch barrel but it will still spit out 15.9gr Norma GTFT at 700 fps for 17.3 fpe and an incredible standard deviation of 1.4.  It stacks pellets at thirty five yards.  It will be my new truck gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 11, 2023, 10:34:24 PM
Milling is going slow for the AEA30 sear.  The Alpha iteration sear looks janky but could work.
I had the drill press at sub 1,000rpm for milling the carbon fiber.  I moved the bands up to the max 3,600rpm and the carbide mill cut cleaner.
If I cared about form over function I would cut a Beta, but I'm only after function.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on June 12, 2023, 01:01:20 PM
Broke out the summertime setup for first time this year. 98 degrees and 95%+ humidity already ugh. Forecasting 5 days in a row over 100 degrees starting later this week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on June 12, 2023, 01:18:48 PM
I washed 4 tins of Crosman domed ultra magnum 10.5gr pellets and zeroed my Umarex Browning Buck Mark to 50' using a laser sight with, Rifle domed 8.33 gr pellets.
It's bang on right now.

It's funny I am more accurate free standing then resting the pistol on something. Weird.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 01:50:12 PM
I had a HW45 on pre-order at AoA.  I decided it wasn't what I wanted to spend that much $ on and I'm not a real big air pistol fan so I canceled my order. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 12, 2023, 02:59:05 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 01:50:12 PM
I had a HW45 on pre-order at AoA.  I decided it wasn't what I wanted to spend that much $ on and I'm not a real big air pistol fan so I canceled my order.
I wasn't going to say anything before but, I think you made the right decision. Some folks may have that kind of money laying around for a pistol.. I certainly don't. If I'm going to spend more than $100 on a pistol it ain't gonna be air or C02 powered..   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 03:21:47 PM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2023, 02:59:05 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 01:50:12 PM
I had a HW45 on pre-order at AoA.  I decided it wasn't what I wanted to spend that much $ on and I'm not a real big air pistol fan so I canceled my order.
If I'm going to spend more than $100 on a pistol it ain't gonna be air or C02 powered..   ;D
That's it EXACTLY!  💥
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 12, 2023, 03:30:03 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 03:21:47 PM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2023, 02:59:05 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 01:50:12 PM
I had a HW45 on pre-order at AoA.  I decided it wasn't what I wanted to spend that much $ on and I'm not a real big air pistol fan so I canceled my order.
If I'm going to spend more than $100 on a pistol it ain't gonna be air or C02 powered..   ;D
That's it EXACTLY!  💥
.... and I already have that niche covered very well..  TYVM   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 12, 2023, 03:39:58 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 03:21:47 PM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2023, 02:59:05 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 01:50:12 PM
I had a HW45 on pre-order at AoA.  I decided it wasn't what I wanted to spend that much $ on and I'm not a real big air pistol fan so I canceled my order.
If I'm going to spend more than $100 on a pistol it ain't gonna be air or C02 powered..   ;D
That's it EXACTLY!  💥

Yeah, too much money, and I would go for the HW75 to rid myself of that so called learning curb  :-*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 12, 2023, 07:26:28 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 03:21:47 PM
Quote from: avator on June 12, 2023, 02:59:05 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 01:50:12 PM
I had a HW45 on pre-order at AoA.  I decided it wasn't what I wanted to spend that much $ on and I'm not a real big air pistol fan so I canceled my order.
If I'm going to spend more than $100 on a pistol it ain't gonna be air or C02 powered..   ;D
That's it EXACTLY!  💥
Guess I am the odd duck.
Some of my Air pistola cost more than my PB versions.
 ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on June 12, 2023, 07:26:56 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 01:50:12 PM
I had a HW45 on pre-order at AoA.  I decided it wasn't what I wanted to spend that much $ on and I'm not a real big air pistol fan so I canceled my order.

I KNEW I SHOULD HAVE POSTED MORE PICS OF MINE! Ha ha ha. Now what are you going to get yourself for Father’s Day?!  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 07:31:50 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on June 12, 2023, 07:26:56 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 01:50:12 PM
I had a HW45 on pre-order at AoA.  I decided it wasn't what I wanted to spend that much $ on and I'm not a real big air pistol fan so I canceled my order.

I KNEW I SHOULD HAVE POSTED MORE PICS OF MINE! Ha ha ha. Now what are you going to get yourself for Father’s Day?!  :o
AGT Vulcan 3 😱
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 07:34:22 PM
FINALLY mounted the cabinet to the wall and moved airgun stuff in.  I needed to get that done. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 12, 2023, 07:40:39 PM
For 2 weeks I have been digging out air guns I haven't shot in a while. Just working through the herd...
Left them in the family room. Tonight I had to do house cleaning and put them away. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 12, 2023, 11:24:51 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on June 11, 2023, 10:34:24 PM
Milling is going slow for the AEA30 sear.  The Alpha iteration sear looks janky but could work.
I had the drill press at sub 1,000rpm for milling the carbon fiber.  I moved the bands up to the max 3,600rpm and the carbide mill cut cleaner.
If I cared about form over function I would cut a Beta, but I'm only after function.
Decided that the Alpha version had all the same mistakes I made on my first 80% lower.  BTW Kamala and Joe are full of (hot air)...you can not whip together a functioning gun in "a few minutes with basic tools."
Anyway the Beta version has better straight lines and is looking better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 13, 2023, 08:58:08 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 07:34:22 PM
FINALLY mounted the cabinet to the wall and moved airgun stuff in.  I needed to get that done.

Looking good, Brett! Awesome work!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on June 13, 2023, 07:46:40 PM
Removed the shroud from the benji trail np xl and wrapped the barrel in tape before putting the shroud back on.

Accuracy seems to have improved.

Then I tightened the screws.

Accuracy still better than pretape, but less than pre screw tightening. Maybe I just got tired. [chuckling]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on June 13, 2023, 09:38:54 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on June 13, 2023, 07:46:40 PM
Removed the shroud from the benji trail np xl and wrapped the barrel in tape before putting the shroud back on.

Accuracy seems to have improved.

Then I tightened the screws.

Accuracy still better than pretape, but less than pre screw tightening. Maybe I just got tired. [chuckling]

Hi Rion.

I used to own a 22cal Benjamin Trail NP XL 1000.
I gained consistent accuracy by leaving the shroud off and wrapping the barrel with self-adhesive camo tape.
I now wrap all the barrels on my rifles.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 13, 2023, 10:58:22 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 13, 2023, 08:58:08 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 07:34:22 PM
FINALLY mounted the cabinet to the wall and moved airgun stuff in.  I needed to get that done.

Looking good, Brett! Awesome work!
Thanks John!  It's that never ending battle trying to get better organized. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: GlennS1956 on June 13, 2023, 11:24:03 PM
Today my FX Pocket Radar arrived from Pyramyd. I could not get it to work, no way, no how. Then I figured out that I had it mounted onto the muzzle backwards. When you're pointing the gun ready to shoot, make sure you see the little green light on the unit.
When I finally got it working, it was missing every other shot. I went to the "Minimum Return - Advance" page in the app and switched the level from 20 to 10. Now it works perfectly. I've still got a lot to learn about this thing, but I am very happy with it so far.
The only thing I don't like about it is having to mount it to my muzzle with rubber bands. I've got it on a break barrel, and cocking it every shot with that unit hanging on to the end is unnerving. It's too expensive to be dropping on my garage floor. I am going to figure out a more secure attachment method for it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 14, 2023, 07:21:39 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 13, 2023, 10:58:22 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 13, 2023, 08:58:08 AM
Quote from: bReTt on June 12, 2023, 07:34:22 PM
FINALLY mounted the cabinet to the wall and moved airgun stuff in.  I needed to get that done.

Looking good, Brett! Awesome work!
Thanks John!  It's that never ending battle trying to get better organized.

I know that battle… it’s been on the back-burner for me. But, I really need to get back on it. The summer time there isn’t much time for me. But, I need to do what I can. Organization has spun out on me. That’s why I like GTA, it’s encouraging to see what you and others are accomplishing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 14, 2023, 09:57:06 AM
Funny... I can deorganize a space in less than 15 minutes but, I'll never understand why it takes sometimes more than a month to reorganize.   :o ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 14, 2023, 12:29:28 PM
Quote from: avator on June 14, 2023, 09:57:06 AM
Funny... I can deorganize a space in less than 15 minutes but, I'll never understand why it takes sometimes more than a month to reorganize.   :o ::)
Hear hear! 🗣️📣

Eventually I'll get to that pile UNDER the pool table and off to the side on the floor that you can't seee in the picture... 😱😆😎
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 14, 2023, 03:01:43 PM
Quote from: avator on June 14, 2023, 09:57:06 AM
Funny... I can deorganize a space in less than 15 minutes but, I'll never understand why it takes sometimes more than a month to reorganize.   :o ::)

Wow, only a month?   For me, it's up to decades for some stuff.   I do have my serious shooting stuff pretty organized.  I can lay my hands on most of in in minutes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 14, 2023, 03:04:09 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 14, 2023, 03:01:43 PM
Quote from: avator on June 14, 2023, 09:57:06 AM
Funny... I can deorganize a space in less than 15 minutes but, I'll never understand why it takes sometimes more than a month to reorganize.   :o ::)

Wow, only a month?   For me, it's up to decades for some stuff.
Yeah well, that's only if I am motivated. BTW... Betty Lou has a knack for motivating me.  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 14, 2023, 03:09:12 PM
Quote from: avator on June 14, 2023, 03:04:09 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 14, 2023, 03:01:43 PM
Quote from: avator on June 14, 2023, 09:57:06 AM
Funny... I can deorganize a space in less than 15 minutes but, I'll never understand why it takes sometimes more than a month to reorganize.   :o ::)

Wow, only a month?   For me, it's up to decades for some stuff.
Yeah well, that's only if I am motivated. BTW... Betty Lou has a knack for motivating me.  :-\

Yep, my wife has also been known to suggest that I expedite things.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 14, 2023, 05:17:38 PM
Yeah, I kid about Betty Lou, she wouldn't say poop if she had a mouthful.
I got me a goodern.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 14, 2023, 07:55:19 PM
+1...
Hoosier Momma "suggests" things... I know it is best to listen.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 14, 2023, 08:23:14 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 14, 2023, 03:09:12 PM
Quote from: avator on June 14, 2023, 03:04:09 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 14, 2023, 03:01:43 PM
Quote from: avator on June 14, 2023, 09:57:06 AM
Funny... I can deorganize a space in less than 15 minutes but, I'll never understand why it takes sometimes more than a month to reorganize.   :o ::)

Wow, only a month?   For me, it's up to decades for some stuff.
Yeah well, that's only if I am motivated. BTW... Betty Lou has a knack for motivating me.  :-\

Yep, my wife has also been known to suggest that I expedite things.


Oh, it’s nice and slow for me  :-*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 14, 2023, 09:40:25 PM
 Packed the Jet1 with 60 gr. .25 slugs, this afternoon, just incase a varmint gave me an opportunity to relive some negative work pressure from this AM  ;D Did spot a BA wood chuck high tailing it into the big brush pile, he will have his day  ;)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8825)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 15, 2023, 09:12:00 AM
Got a pine squirrel inside of my "exclusion zone" yesterday with the Stormrider. Forgot to take a Pic before it became dogfood. I need to pull out some from the freezer and slow cook them this weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 15, 2023, 05:39:35 PM
I’ve finished fiddling with this sawed off Crosman Fire/Shockwave hybrid thing. . . . .Really. . . . . Done this time. . . .

I found a two pack of Jobsmart 250 lumen LED flashlights at Tractor Supply for $19.99.  They run on three AAA batteries and are slightly over 1” in diameter.  However, a flat machined into one side of the casing allows it to fit into a 1” scope ring.  I screwed a scrap piece of Weaver rail onto the left side of the forearm and attached the light.  It’s easy to push the pressure switch on the light with my left thumb.  The light will illuminate out to 75 yards well enough to shoot by and has held up for about 75 shots now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 15, 2023, 08:55:01 PM
I've seen some nicely accessorized air rifles here with fancy sights, NV, suppressors, flashlights but they're all missing the most important accessory.  BAYONETS.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on June 15, 2023, 10:01:21 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 15, 2023, 08:55:01 PM
I've seen some nicely accessorized air rifles here with fancy sights, NV, suppressors, flashlights but they're all missing the most important accessory.  BAYONETS.

Ahh, You only need those if you miss.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on June 15, 2023, 10:10:05 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on June 13, 2023, 09:38:54 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on June 13, 2023, 07:46:40 PM
Removed the shroud from the benji trail np xl and wrapped the barrel in tape before putting the shroud back on.

Accuracy seems to have improved.

Then I tightened the screws.

Accuracy still better than pretape, but less than pre screw tightening. Maybe I just got tired. [chuckling]

.
Hi Rion.

I used to own a 22cal Benjamin Trail NP XL 1000.
I gained consistent accuracy by leaving the shroud off and wrapping the barrel with self-adhesive camo tape.
I now wrap all the barrels on my rifles.


Best Wishes - Tom

Thank you, Tom.

Your posts about your rifle inspired my wrapping it!

I have a thing for electrical tape like some folks have about duct tape. I use it on so many projects.

I will try removing the shroud. Maybe it will become more consistently accurate. I will also learn how loud it is [chuckling].

My thanks and regards,
Rion


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 15, 2023, 10:27:49 PM
 Helped Nick, a co worker set up his new laser/ and bipod mount on his Chaser. will get some pics tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 15, 2023, 11:02:41 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on June 15, 2023, 05:39:35 PM
I’ve finished fiddling with this sawed off Crosman Fire/Shockwave hybrid thing. . . . .Really. . . . . Done this time. . . .

I found a two pack of Jobsmart 250 lumen LED flashlights at Tractor Supply for $19.99.  They run on three AAA batteries and are slightly over 1” in diameter.  However, a flat machined into one side of the casing allows it to fit into a 1” scope ring.  I screwed a scrap piece of Weaver rail onto the left side of the forearm and attached the light.  It’s easy to push the pressure switch on the light with my left thumb.  The light will illuminate out to 75 yards well enough to shoot by and has held up for about 75 shots now.
Look at you all Tactical  ;)
Very nice mod sir
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 15, 2023, 11:12:10 PM
The Monster Bolt #4-48x1/4 arrived and are a .21 head diameter.
The bolt wouldn't close so I turned the head down to .185ish and flatened the button head and the 1322 is SNUG now.

Chrony (all with 10.1 Crossman Barrel and CPHP 14.3)
10 pumps 465/472fps about 7fpe
15 pumps 404/391 then I realized I have retained air at 15 pumps
Clearing the retained air
461/452fps  at 15 pumps
Back to 10 pumps 440/438fps no air retained.

Going to try enlarging the barrel port to 0.170 to match the Ice Maker TP.
Guessing I need the valve open longer the clear retained air so a heavier hammer spring or a lighter valve spring...
Cross posting in pump up the jam
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 17, 2023, 06:49:04 PM
I'm back to playing musical scopes today and other misc activities. I took off the Bushnell ar series scope I impulsed bought a while back. It's a nice scope but it's only 3x9 and I put a viridian scope on it that was clearance at optics planet a week or so. It's a 3x12 scope,it is just a touch longer but nothing too crazy. I also laid out the vinyl that I plan on installing on the challenger. Then I ran down to bomgaars and got some metal set screws for my bison barrel band, it had some threaded delrin screws in it but the one was stripping out on me and I didn't want to deal with that lol. While I was there I bought a 27 gal tote to organize better. So now I have my big tote with only ammo in it and filled the 27 gal tote pretty quick with parts and misc items that were starting to over flow into the area imagine that. Then I pulled out the hp max 45 and started checking it out to mount an upgraded scope. It has the compact Utg 3x12 but I'm going to switch it out with the 3x12 umoa. I might pull some measurements on the challenger later but Bears getting pooped for today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 18, 2023, 12:26:02 AM
Back to the mill on the Challenger Sear.
Beta version is better than the Alpha.
Now is the time to go real slow as the last few dimensions are critical.
It is currently the right overall radius length and proper angle on hammer end.
The radial length to thin ledge will determine success or failure....
Also have to get the rear edge of the hammer catch radial length correct for the AG to cock properly....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 18, 2023, 12:53:48 AM
The parts came in for the mold oven side of the dual PID box. I went out this evening and put it in the box. I got it all wired up except for the lighted rocker switch that I'm still waiting to arrive. I also still need to drill a hole in the oven cover for the probe and bypass the rheostat on the hot plate burner.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on June 18, 2023, 09:20:38 AM
Tried to figure out why Logun MKII Pro won’t fire. Have y’all ever seen this trigger? Believe I’m going to have to take the action block out. Dang it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 18, 2023, 09:38:16 AM
Quote from: cjtamu on June 18, 2023, 09:20:38 AM
Tried to figure out why Logun MKII Pro won’t fire. Have y’all ever seen this trigger? Believe I’m going to have to take the action block out. Dang it.
Not familiar with this gun, but it sure does come with a good owners manual, all guns should be this detailed :)
https://www.pyramydair.com/airgun-resources/manuals/logun-mark-ii/MKII_Manual.pdf (https://www.pyramydair.com/airgun-resources/manuals/logun-mark-ii/MKII_Manual.pdf)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on June 18, 2023, 04:36:24 PM
I took the GWW in .177 out to the range. From 25 yards with 4 different pellets around 8.3 to 8.8 grains, temp at 82 degrees and little to no wind.
Not as impressive accuracy wise as the Disco and Marauder but steady at around 857 to 858 fps but the JSB Exacts ran about 890.
I will try my other chrony next time.
I fired a couple of 5.56 grain pellets and they sounded like a 22 rimfire at 1010 to 1026 fps. (one read 1093 BION... skeptical on that one).
Not sold on the breakbarrel yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 18, 2023, 04:57:50 PM
I put the Utg compact umoa 3x12 on my hp max 45 after scrounging around trying to find the best fitting combo. Then I put the Utg compact 3x12 that I had on the max onto my 22 cal armada that I have turned up. Then I put a vector optics marks man fixed 10x on my Fortitude. Here is a peek of the challenger with the vinyl by it. That's next on the to do list.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 18, 2023, 10:12:10 PM
 I was headed to my range when these things kept flying over, so had to get a pic. Also shot a few different guns throughout the afternoon.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8890)
[smg id=8891]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 18, 2023, 11:37:36 PM
Quote from: bear air on June 18, 2023, 04:57:50 PM
I put the Utg compact umoa 3x12 on my hp max 45 after scrounging around trying to find the best fitting combo. Then I put the Utg compact 3x12 that I had on the max onto my 22 cal armada that I have turned up. Then I put a vector optics marks man fixed 10x on my Fortitude. Here is a peek of the challenger with the vinyl by it. That's next on the to do list.
Almost makes me want to abandon my lightened fiberglass project for my Challenger 30.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on June 19, 2023, 07:16:17 AM
After reshaping the stock it has a much better feel. It actually feels like a rifle now and not a 2x4.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 19, 2023, 09:48:31 PM
Quote from: bear air on June 19, 2023, 07:16:17 AM
After reshaping the stock it has a much better feel. It actually feels like a rifle now and not a 2x4.
Almost fell out my chair :-)
2x4 she is
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on June 20, 2023, 01:47:07 PM
Mounted my LRF to the Notos due to a low shot on a Tree Rat yesterday caused by a miss judgement of distance.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 21, 2023, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)

Man, I’m in financial ruin at the moment… but if I had $1075 to burn or spare… man!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on June 21, 2023, 10:26:28 AM
Airgun Funday at Concord, CA
TX
R1
HW35
IZZY
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 21, 2023, 03:56:19 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 21, 2023, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)

Man, I’m in financial ruin at the moment… but if I had $1075 to burn or spare… man!
Payment plan....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 21, 2023, 04:23:06 PM
Posting in what airgun related and pump up the jam threads;

I modified my Ice Maker TP by adding an o-ring as a gasket between the air tube and the breech.  I did this after observing that the OD of the Ice Maker was .248 and the ID of the air tube was .2625.
I also inserted a dowel into my barrel to prevent over-drilling and reduce shavings and opened the barrel port up to 0.167 to match the 0.167 ID of the Ice Maker(nominal 0.170). I counter sunk a brief 0.25 into the barrel as well.  I used my micro diameter diamond tip dremel head to clean up all the burs.  Seven wet patches and three dry patches later the barrel was ready for reassembly.
Next I used the same dremel head to shape a 45 degree-ish bevel on the bottom side of the probe aka flow probe mod.  Finally reassembled the entire AG and took the chrony to the backyard range.

Started out with a 496fps average for about 7.8fpe at 10 pumps.  Very pleased with the improvement and would be at 8+fpe if I give up the SBR look and go to a 14” Barrel.
Shot three dropped to 479fps, but I had retained air.  Clearing the air returned to 488fps and a little retained air, which I cleared before trying 15 pumps to get 467fps and a good amount of retained air.

So I could stop right here and have a SB Carbine at a very squirrel capable 7.8fpe (under 20 yards).  Or disassemble the valve to experiment with lighter valve springs to eliminate retained air.  I can’t go any heavier or shimmed on the hammer spring as I am approaching the limit of ability to cock the AG smoothly.  I had promised myself that I would not modify Mr. Melon’s work...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on June 21, 2023, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 21, 2023, 03:56:19 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 21, 2023, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)

Man, I’m in financial ruin at the moment… but if I had $1075 to burn or spare… man!
Payment plan....

I know those things exist, payment plans - that is… but I’m over my head at the moment. I really need to make it until October-January before I do anything that costs more than, say, a bag of chips and a coke, or my wife will plunge a steak knife into my chest while I’m sleeping. Right now I’m worth more to her dead than alive.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 21, 2023, 05:40:48 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 21, 2023, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 21, 2023, 03:56:19 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 21, 2023, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)

Man, I’m in financial ruin at the moment… but if I had $1075 to burn or spare… man!
Payment plan....

I know those things exist, payment plans - that is… but I’m over my head at the moment. I really need to make it until October-January before I do anything that costs more than, say, a bag of chips and a coke, or my wife will plunge a steak knife into my chest while I’m sleeping. Right now I’m worth more to her dead than alive.
I know that feeling.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 21, 2023, 08:34:05 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 21, 2023, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 21, 2023, 03:56:19 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on June 21, 2023, 09:29:28 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)

Man, I’m in financial ruin at the moment… but if I had $1075 to burn or spare… man!
Payment plan....

I know those things exist, payment plans - that is… but I’m over my head at the moment. I really need to make it until October-January before I do anything that costs more than, say, a bag of chips and a coke, or my wife will plunge a steak knife into my chest while I’m sleeping. Right now I’m worth more to her dead than alive.
😱 😆 sleep with one eye open my friend
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 21, 2023, 08:35:01 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)
If you ever want to sell the T200 red laminate I would be interested. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on June 21, 2023, 08:41:39 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)

Scott

The 117cal TX-200 is in the classifieds (as want to sell)

The 22cal R-9 is in the classifieds Archive (as want to sell)
If you haven't sold it already...it won't sell there.


 Best Wishes - Tom

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 21, 2023, 08:44:00 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on June 21, 2023, 08:41:39 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)

Scott

The 117cal TX-200 is in the classifieds (as want to sell)

The 22cal R-9 is in the classifieds Archive (as want to sell)
If you haven't sold it already...it won't sell there.


 Best Wishes - Tom
I reported this to moderators yesterday.  or maybe it was this morning.. I have to reason to keep track of time anymore.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on June 21, 2023, 09:29:32 PM
watched for Tree Rats this evening, none, tested the LRF, works like a charm, now the Notos will be spot on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 22, 2023, 01:10:09 PM
Quote from: bReTt on June 21, 2023, 08:35:01 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)
If you ever want to sell the T200 red laminate I would be interested.


The Canadian Airgun Store still has them, the red laminate in .177, for CA$599/US$455.

Dunno how much their shipping is to the US nowadays, but it was around US$40 4-5 years ago.

One good thing about the S200 is that PA still sells barrels for it in .177 or .22 for a little over a hundred bucks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 24, 2023, 12:55:29 PM
 Found a hard plastic rifle case at a benefit yard sale, the kind with egg carton foam. Good shape, but dusty.
Cleaned it all up when I got home. Found it only takes rifles without scopes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 24, 2023, 02:32:17 PM
 Weekend chores are done for the day,ish, always find things needing done, so now begins my airgun related part, not sure what direction it will take, so stay tuned ;) LOL
 ... oh and like and subscribe maybe one day I will upload another video  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 24, 2023, 02:38:06 PM
After struggling with a squirrel I checked the zero on my Bottle Bandito this morning. It's all over the place  :( it seems that the cheap "CvLife" reflex sight has perished. I'm torn between getting another red dot or an LPVO scope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 24, 2023, 04:10:50 PM
I've owned a couple very cheap optics and they were not successes.   Others have probably been luckier than me but I'm not too willing to spend any of my remaining time worrying about or fiddling around with optics that might or might not have a wandering zero.    Maybe, just an old guy getting lazier.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 04:33:18 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 24, 2023, 04:10:50 PM
I've owned a couple very cheap optics and they were not successes.   Others have probably been luckier than me but I'm not too willing to spend any of my remaining time worrying about or fiddling around with optics that might or might not have a wandering zero.    Maybe, just an old guy getting lazier.


Buying cheap optics is like throwing away your money.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 24, 2023, 04:44:53 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 24, 2023, 04:10:50 PM
I've owned a couple very cheap optics and they were not successes.   Others have probably been luckier than me but I'm not too willing to spend any of my remaining time worrying about or fiddling around with optics that might or might not have a wandering zero.    Maybe, just an old guy getting lazier.

I've not had much luck either, but it looks like the price of entry for reliable optics is about $300
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 24, 2023, 04:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 04:33:18 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 24, 2023, 04:10:50 PM
I've owned a couple very cheap optics and they were not successes.   Others have probably been luckier than me but I'm not too willing to spend any of my remaining time worrying about or fiddling around with optics that might or might not have a wandering zero.    Maybe, just an old guy getting lazier.


Buying cheap optics is like throwing away your money.
Wise words and undoubtedly true.

I however like to gamble recklessly on cheap optics!  I consider Leapers, CenterPoint, and Winchester to be cheap optics but these are the brands which have held up best on my magnum springers.  They aren't as clear as my Leupold scopes but I'd never mount anything that expensive on a springer.  I have examples of all these brands that have stood up to thousands of shots through my Hatsan magnums and they are still going strong.  If/when they die I'll slap another cheap one on and keep shooting.  I can buy a half dozen of each for the same price as a premium scope and at my age I'll never run out. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 24, 2023, 05:34:49 PM
A long time ago I did buy an old used Bushnell red dot from the junk pile at a gun store for $15.00.   I liked that one a lot and still use it.   So to be fair, sometimes the cheap stuff really does work out.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 24, 2023, 05:46:09 PM
 Last winter I had a gun dropped in my lap that I couldn't do anything with. Needed lots of repair, so I sold it to a fellow airgunner.
 It came with a scope I had first thought was junk. I retrieved it from the trash and started cleaning it up.
 The rubber ring around the eye piece has some cracks, like weather cracks in a tire. Neatly covered those with a thin strip of electrical tape.
 It has a slight indentation where a scope ring was tightened too much. After getting years of dust off it is perfectly clear,and the power setting and AO work as they should.

 And I have nothing to mount it on at present.   
  It is a Beeman Blue Ribbon 4-12x40 R68. ::)

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 06:47:19 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on June 24, 2023, 04:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 04:33:18 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 24, 2023, 04:10:50 PM
I've owned a couple very cheap optics and they were not successes.   Others have probably been luckier than me but I'm not too willing to spend any of my remaining time worrying about or fiddling around with optics that might or might not have a wandering zero.    Maybe, just an old guy getting lazier.


Buying cheap optics is like throwing away your money.
Wise words and undoubtedly true.

I however like to gamble recklessly on cheap optics!  I consider Leapers, CenterPoint, and Winchester to be cheap optics but these are the brands which have held up best on my magnum springers.  They aren't as clear as my Leupold scopes but I'd never mount anything that expensive on a springer.  I have examples of all these brands that have stood up to thousands of shots through my Hatsan magnums and they are still going strong.  If/when they die I'll slap another cheap one on and keep shooting.  I can buy a half dozen of each for the same price as a premium scope and at my age I'll never run out. :D


Leapers/UTG and  Centerpoint scopes are OK, you could even use their warranty, although I’m not too sure about the latter, but brands like Pinty or the other funny sounding ones is where I draw the line.

I have gotten rid of my Chinese scopes though, except for a red dot Vortex Sparc 2, which is on my of my airguns.

It’s got fantastic warranty, Vortex does, so no worries there, but I do wish it wasn’t manufactured in the PRC. It was my very 1st optic in the US (more than 5 years ago and still looks fresh like a virgin), so I’m kinda sentimental about it 👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 24, 2023, 07:54:26 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on June 21, 2023, 08:41:39 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 20, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
Listed my AA TX-200 and my Beeman R9 in the classifieds here.  ::)

Scott

The 117cal TX-200 is in the classifieds (as want to sell)

The 22cal R-9 is in the classifieds Archive (as want to sell)
If you haven't sold it already...it won't sell there.


 Best Wishes - Tom
The R9 is in the archives because it sold in an hour after posting!!!
 The TX200 is still available.
I am out of the doghouse after selling the R9.
  The PB I bought is worth it...simply amazing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 24, 2023, 09:43:10 PM
As long as I am shooting targets and pests as opposed to harvesting for food, I will never spend more on a scope than I paid for a gun... not even close.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 25, 2023, 08:41:08 AM
The TX200 sold last night.
So now I am in good standing with Momma.... She thinks I have my addiction under control.
BUT the new PA catalog showed up and I am shopping.
  Always wanted an AA / CZ S200 PCP.
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 25, 2023, 08:56:35 AM
 Decided to stay cool and shoot my 1322 SBR, last time I shot it I had clipping issues with a BR uni-fit LDC, I bored out the cones and accuracy returned, sorta, seems this barrel wants to be a little pellet picky also, switched to H& N Power copper coated pellets and got the holes to touch.
 Also got a text from Nick at work, saying well now I know your XS60c has enough power to drop a rabbit in its tracks. I replied with a big grin and a yup ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 25, 2023, 09:24:56 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 06:47:19 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on June 24, 2023, 04:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 04:33:18 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 24, 2023, 04:10:50 PM
I've owned a couple very cheap optics and they were not successes.   Others have probably been luckier than me but I'm not too willing to spend any of my remaining time worrying about or fiddling around with optics that might or might not have a wandering zero.    Maybe, just an old guy getting lazier.


Buying cheap optics is like throwing away your money.
Wise words and undoubtedly true.

I however like to gamble recklessly on cheap optics!  I consider Leapers, CenterPoint, and Winchester to be cheap optics but these are the brands which have held up best on my magnum springers.  They aren't as clear as my Leupold scopes but I'd never mount anything that expensive on a springer.  I have examples of all these brands that have stood up to thousands of shots through my Hatsan magnums and they are still going strong.  If/when they die I'll slap another cheap one on and keep shooting.  I can buy a half dozen of each for the same price as a premium scope and at my age I'll never run out. :D


Leapers/UTG and  Centerpoint scopes are OK, you could even use their warranty, although I’m not too sure about the latter, but brands like Pinty or the other funny sounding ones is where I draw the line.

I have gotten rid of my Chinese scopes though, except for a red dot Vortex Sparc 2, which is on my of my airguns.

It’s got fantastic warranty, Vortex does, so no worries there, but I do wish it wasn’t manufactured in the PRC. It was my very 1st optic in the US (more than 5 years ago and still looks fresh like a virgin), so I’m kinda sentimental about it 👍

I really like this UTG 1-8x28 scope: https://www.ebay.com/itm/185901993369?hash=item2b489f4d99:g:o8QAAOSw9zhkZRuZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwIEwcIyvtyLwpFOF60Ixd3iVPGYgUxiYP%2B3GWHA%2BM9LajWQNaNzLzhdVrcvT8EVNpwf1FodBm9%2BeUxdB%2F5bIQH20DexgiPPtrUEd87U%2F4Xa71iEvnkJApz9Rsipj4MEt6iyVzE66rEuP%2B8TSHi6JcYyPSbjkI%2FvZgr4PK7R2fQzZsKrIVeD2tiK1Jxc2kJ4IdT6E6NQnN8EOSFdPBu7V7yRovrfl0BEFtFqY%2BIOt%2BoFGy%2B%2B4BWYXDYTnXWrf3ADFYg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jy8aeeYg (https://www.ebay.com/itm/185901993369?hash=item2b489f4d99:g:o8QAAOSw9zhkZRuZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwIEwcIyvtyLwpFOF60Ixd3iVPGYgUxiYP%2B3GWHA%2BM9LajWQNaNzLzhdVrcvT8EVNpwf1FodBm9%2BeUxdB%2F5bIQH20DexgiPPtrUEd87U%2F4Xa71iEvnkJApz9Rsipj4MEt6iyVzE66rEuP%2B8TSHi6JcYyPSbjkI%2FvZgr4PK7R2fQzZsKrIVeD2tiK1Jxc2kJ4IdT6E6NQnN8EOSFdPBu7V7yRovrfl0BEFtFqY%2BIOt%2BoFGy%2B%2B4BWYXDYTnXWrf3ADFYg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jy8aeeYg)

But I don't like the enlarged objective end, and wish it were straight walled like most other LPVO scopes. This might not work well with the super short receiver on my bottle Bandito. Plus it comes with a mount that I definitely can't use due to the magazine.

With the AR stock I have to use taller optics mounts anyway, but maybe I can find a cantilever pic rail that will clear my magazine, and then I can just get really low scope rings.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 25, 2023, 09:47:11 AM
Playing the Scope shuffle game.
The R10 is now going to wear the Hammers 3-9X40 Mil-dot, the CP 4-16X40 TAG went on the new PB, and I got a no name 3-9X40 left over.
Crazy it has no brand markings anywhere... nice glass too, :o  Just not an AO.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 25, 2023, 10:06:52 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 25, 2023, 09:24:56 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 06:47:19 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on June 24, 2023, 04:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 04:33:18 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 24, 2023, 04:10:50 PM
I've owned a couple very cheap optics and they were not successes.   Others have probably been luckier than me but I'm not too willing to spend any of my remaining time worrying about or fiddling around with optics that might or might not have a wandering zero.    Maybe, just an old guy getting lazier.


Buying cheap optics is like throwing away your money.
Wise words and undoubtedly true.

I however like to gamble recklessly on cheap optics!  I consider Leapers, CenterPoint, and Winchester to be cheap optics but these are the brands which have held up best on my magnum springers.  They aren't as clear as my Leupold scopes but I'd never mount anything that expensive on a springer.  I have examples of all these brands that have stood up to thousands of shots through my Hatsan magnums and they are still going strong.  If/when they die I'll slap another cheap one on and keep shooting.  I can buy a half dozen of each for the same price as a premium scope and at my age I'll never run out. :D


Leapers/UTG and  Centerpoint scopes are OK, you could even use their warranty, although I’m not too sure about the latter, but brands like Pinty or the other funny sounding ones is where I draw the line.

I have gotten rid of my Chinese scopes though, except for a red dot Vortex Sparc 2, which is on my of my airguns.

It’s got fantastic warranty, Vortex does, so no worries there, but I do wish it wasn’t manufactured in the PRC. It was my very 1st optic in the US (more than 5 years ago and still looks fresh like a virgin), so I’m kinda sentimental about it 👍

I really like this UTG 1-8x28 scope: https://www.ebay.com/itm/185901993369?hash=item2b489f4d99:g:o8QAAOSw9zhkZRuZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwIEwcIyvtyLwpFOF60Ixd3iVPGYgUxiYP%2B3GWHA%2BM9LajWQNaNzLzhdVrcvT8EVNpwf1FodBm9%2BeUxdB%2F5bIQH20DexgiPPtrUEd87U%2F4Xa71iEvnkJApz9Rsipj4MEt6iyVzE66rEuP%2B8TSHi6JcYyPSbjkI%2FvZgr4PK7R2fQzZsKrIVeD2tiK1Jxc2kJ4IdT6E6NQnN8EOSFdPBu7V7yRovrfl0BEFtFqY%2BIOt%2BoFGy%2B%2B4BWYXDYTnXWrf3ADFYg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jy8aeeYg (https://www.ebay.com/itm/185901993369?hash=item2b489f4d99:g:o8QAAOSw9zhkZRuZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwIEwcIyvtyLwpFOF60Ixd3iVPGYgUxiYP%2B3GWHA%2BM9LajWQNaNzLzhdVrcvT8EVNpwf1FodBm9%2BeUxdB%2F5bIQH20DexgiPPtrUEd87U%2F4Xa71iEvnkJApz9Rsipj4MEt6iyVzE66rEuP%2B8TSHi6JcYyPSbjkI%2FvZgr4PK7R2fQzZsKrIVeD2tiK1Jxc2kJ4IdT6E6NQnN8EOSFdPBu7V7yRovrfl0BEFtFqY%2BIOt%2BoFGy%2B%2B4BWYXDYTnXWrf3ADFYg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jy8aeeYg)

But I don't like the enlarged objective end, and wish it were straight walled like most other LPVO scopes. This might not work well with the super short receiver on my bottle Bandito. Plus it comes with a mount that I definitely can't use due to the magazine.

With the AR stock I have to use taller optics mounts anyway, but maybe I can find a cantilever pic rail that will clear my magazine, and then I can just get really low scope rings.
NC Star has something like you mention, I have a FFP version of this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/403810442173?hash=item5e04fa5bbd:g:ZHsAAOSwCRFi6HUu (https://www.ebay.com/itm/403810442173?hash=item5e04fa5bbd:g:ZHsAAOSwCRFi6HUu)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 25, 2023, 10:28:26 AM
Quote from: Spacebus on June 25, 2023, 09:24:56 AM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 06:47:19 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on June 24, 2023, 04:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 24, 2023, 04:33:18 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 24, 2023, 04:10:50 PM
I've owned a couple very cheap optics and they were not successes.   Others have probably been luckier than me but I'm not too willing to spend any of my remaining time worrying about or fiddling around with optics that might or might not have a wandering zero.    Maybe, just an old guy getting lazier.


Buying cheap optics is like throwing away your money.
Wise words and undoubtedly true.

I however like to gamble recklessly on cheap optics!  I consider Leapers, CenterPoint, and Winchester to be cheap optics but these are the brands which have held up best on my magnum springers.  They aren't as clear as my Leupold scopes but I'd never mount anything that expensive on a springer.  I have examples of all these brands that have stood up to thousands of shots through my Hatsan magnums and they are still going strong.  If/when they die I'll slap another cheap one on and keep shooting.  I can buy a half dozen of each for the same price as a premium scope and at my age I'll never run out. :D


Leapers/UTG and  Centerpoint scopes are OK, you could even use their warranty, although I’m not too sure about the latter, but brands like Pinty or the other funny sounding ones is where I draw the line.

I have gotten rid of my Chinese scopes though, except for a red dot Vortex Sparc 2, which is on my of my airguns.

It’s got fantastic warranty, Vortex does, so no worries there, but I do wish it wasn’t manufactured in the PRC. It was my very 1st optic in the US (more than 5 years ago and still looks fresh like a virgin), so I’m kinda sentimental about it 👍

I really like this UTG 1-8x28 scope: https://www.ebay.com/itm/185901993369?hash=item2b489f4d99:g:o8QAAOSw9zhkZRuZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwIEwcIyvtyLwpFOF60Ixd3iVPGYgUxiYP%2B3GWHA%2BM9LajWQNaNzLzhdVrcvT8EVNpwf1FodBm9%2BeUxdB%2F5bIQH20DexgiPPtrUEd87U%2F4Xa71iEvnkJApz9Rsipj4MEt6iyVzE66rEuP%2B8TSHi6JcYyPSbjkI%2FvZgr4PK7R2fQzZsKrIVeD2tiK1Jxc2kJ4IdT6E6NQnN8EOSFdPBu7V7yRovrfl0BEFtFqY%2BIOt%2BoFGy%2B%2B4BWYXDYTnXWrf3ADFYg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jy8aeeYg (https://www.ebay.com/itm/185901993369?hash=item2b489f4d99:g:o8QAAOSw9zhkZRuZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwIEwcIyvtyLwpFOF60Ixd3iVPGYgUxiYP%2B3GWHA%2BM9LajWQNaNzLzhdVrcvT8EVNpwf1FodBm9%2BeUxdB%2F5bIQH20DexgiPPtrUEd87U%2F4Xa71iEvnkJApz9Rsipj4MEt6iyVzE66rEuP%2B8TSHi6JcYyPSbjkI%2FvZgr4PK7R2fQzZsKrIVeD2tiK1Jxc2kJ4IdT6E6NQnN8EOSFdPBu7V7yRovrfl0BEFtFqY%2BIOt%2BoFGy%2B%2B4BWYXDYTnXWrf3ADFYg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jy8aeeYg)

But I don't like the enlarged objective end, and wish it were straight walled like most other LPVO scopes. This might not work well with the super short receiver on my bottle Bandito. Plus it comes with a mount that I definitely can't use due to the magazine.

With the AR stock I have to use taller optics mounts anyway, but maybe I can find a cantilever pic rail that will clear my magazine, and then I can just get really low scope rings.


I seem to recall there were 2 models of that scope, the other one having a  35-yard parallax setting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on June 25, 2023, 12:19:48 PM
Y'all have an advantage over me as I will not buy stuff from Ebay or Amazon.  I do buy stuff on line but only from very well established companies like PA or Walmart.  I use burner debit cards to limit my exposure when I buy stuff on line.  All this limits my knowledge of what is available out there though.  I've never seen or heard of the vast majority of optics that y'all discuss here on the forum.  I am cheap.  Cheaper than all of y'all!  IMO no scope is worth more than $50.  I've paid as much as $109 for a scope but never again.  I do have a couple of really expensive scopes but I inherited them.  I never would have bought them.
Apparently I have much better luck with cheap scopes than most people do.  The five dirt cheap Winchester branded scopes I have purchased have all turned out to be excellent.  They are clear although their light gathering qualities are poor.  They are AO scopes with just a duplex cross hair reticle.  The most expensive one was $65 shipped.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 25, 2023, 12:30:02 PM
I've had mixed luck with cheap optics, but the only high end stuff I've used was military issue. I just want something I can trust, but won't break the bank. It seems that unless you are spending four figures on a scope it's not going to be made in the first world.

I'll have to pay attention to the minimum parallax settings, that's not something I've been looking at.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 25, 2023, 12:45:25 PM
If it's a straight tube like them LPVOs, I would not worry about parallax too much.

I have tested mine so many times, a 1-4x20, with very favorable results.

There's actually a somewhat affordable Athlon LPVO with a 10-yard to infinity parallax adjustment, but it's only a 1-4:


https://athlonoptics.com/product/helos-btr-1-4-5x24-atsr3-sfp-ir-moa/


They have excellent warranty like Vortex 👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 25, 2023, 12:52:47 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 25, 2023, 12:45:25 PM
If it's a straight tube like them LPVOs, I would not worry about parallax too much.

I have tested mine so many times, a 1-4x20, with very favorable results.

There's actually a somewhat affordable Athlon LPVO with a 10-yard to infinity parallax adjustment, but it's only a 1-4:


https://athlonoptics.com/product/helos-btr-1-4-5x24-atsr3-sfp-ir-moa/


They have excellent warranty like Vortex 👍



I think it's the only LPVO in the market, aside from the uber pricey March, that has a parallax adjustment.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2023, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 25, 2023, 09:47:11 AM
Playing the Scope shuffle game.
The R10 is now going to wear the Hammers 3-9X40 Mil-dot, the CP 4-16X40 TAG went on the new PB, and I got a no name 3-9X40 left over.
Crazy it has no brand markings anywhere... nice glass too, :o  Just not an AO.

the "Scope Shuffle"...I like that, lol.
 Just added the Beeman Blue Ribbon to my '84 Daisy 880 !   ;D ;D ;D both vintage...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on June 25, 2023, 02:05:08 PM
Watched for Tree Rats while I was tending the Smoker yesterday, they didn't like the smoke
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on June 25, 2023, 02:28:27 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 25, 2023, 12:52:47 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 25, 2023, 12:45:25 PM
If it's a straight tube like them LPVOs, I would not worry about parallax too much.

I have tested mine so many times, a 1-4x20, with very favorable results.

There's actually a somewhat affordable Athlon LPVO with a 10-yard to infinity parallax adjustment, but it's only a 1-4:


https://athlonoptics.com/product/helos-btr-1-4-5x24-atsr3-sfp-ir-moa/


They have excellent warranty like Vortex 👍



I think it's the only LPVO in the market, aside from the uber pricey March, that has a parallax adjustment.

I think I really want at least a 1-6 based on my experience using my 4-16 Hawke (I forget the objective diameter). I have a 3-9 bugbuster knockoff that I really loved until the crosshair decided it would just settle wherever it wanted. The 3x setting on the knockoff scope looks more like 1x to me, but maybe a mid tier scope would be fine at 4x? I've noticed my second no brand chinese scope at 2.5x doesn't look much different than my naked eye, but that one goes up to 10x, and I never do anything to it because it works and has been dead reliable on my big bore.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on June 25, 2023, 02:30:48 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2023, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 25, 2023, 09:47:11 AM
Playing the Scope shuffle game.
The R10 is now going to wear the Hammers 3-9X40 Mil-dot, the CP 4-16X40 TAG went on the new PB, and I got a no name 3-9X40 left over.
Crazy it has no brand markings anywhere... nice glass too, :o  Just not an AO.

the "Scope Shuffle"...I like that, lol.
 Just added the Beeman Blue Ribbon to my '84 Daisy 880 !   ;D ;D ;D both vintage...
That Blue Ribbon would fit nicely ony FWB 300S... Trade you for a CP.  ;) :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2023, 07:27:22 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 25, 2023, 02:30:48 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 25, 2023, 01:47:03 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on June 25, 2023, 09:47:11 AM
Playing the Scope shuffle game.
The R10 is now going to wear the Hammers 3-9X40 Mil-dot, the CP 4-16X40 TAG went on the new PB, and I got a no name 3-9X40 left over.
Crazy it has no brand markings anywhere... nice glass too, :o  Just not an AO.

the "Scope Shuffle"...I like that, lol.
 Just added the Beeman Blue Ribbon to my '84 Daisy 880 !   ;D ;D ;D both vintage...
That Blue Ribbon would fit nicely ony FWB 300S... Trade you for a CP.  ;) :D


ummmm, I think I'll hold off for now... ;) ;) ;D

 I'll give you first dibs, 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WobblyHand on June 25, 2023, 09:08:41 PM
Casted 388 wad cutters.  Only 119 were good.  Still getting the hang of it.  These small pellets sure are tough to cast, harder than bigger stuff.  Its hard keeping the mold hot enough so the skirts fill out consistently.  But eventually I'll figure it out.  17 gr NOE 22 cal wad cutters.  Mine are coming out around 17.25 gr.  In the past two days, I've cast 286 keepers.  Not even a tin, but it has been fun doing it.

Tried out a couple of them in my 2240.  That was satisfying.  Little more kick with these than with the lighter pellets.  Longer, so easier to hold onto and load.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 25, 2023, 09:17:30 PM
 Life time buddy stopped by, got to showing him some airguns, and was ready to unveil the .50 Piledriver, when SWMBO came down to let us know there were storms on the way, so Brian had to book it out of here on his Harley. Seems something always cuts his visits short. Might be a good thing, we have been known to run amuck  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 26, 2023, 12:34:41 AM
Worked on the Alpha proto-type AEA Challenger stock weight reduction project.  Working with a piece of scrap wood to practice milling.  Having a lot of splintering, probably the speed I have been using for the Aluminum is too fast for wood.  Still concerning me as the slab of Aluminum bar stock would be close to $90.  I may have to eliminate the integral QDC and Pic rail as my prototype is 12" long and I'm having trouble milling more than a 3-4" pass with my current cross-slide vise.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: PaperPunch1 on June 26, 2023, 10:22:10 PM
Removed the barrel from my half worthless hpaQB79 and scrubbed the rifling hoping to get it more accurate, but I think I need pellets with a larger head diameter. I have plenty of the usual .22 dome and Diablo pellets from 14.66 up to over 25 grains, but none shoot better than 1” groups at 25 yards. My thumb will almost cover the groups if it weren’t for flyers every eight or ten shots. I am going to order some with .218 diameter head size I guess, just to see what happens. All I have are .212 - .215 actual dia. The stated sizes  never seem to match the actual once you open the tin and measure a few. By then it’s too late to return them in most cases. If I can’t get better results I’m going to pitch the lousy thing in the trash.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 26, 2023, 11:35:05 PM
Superglued the AEA30 sear pieces back together and picked up a 13 piece Kobalt drill and tap set from Lowe's that includes a 4-40 and 6-32 tap so tomorrow once the glue sets should be interesting...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on June 27, 2023, 04:11:53 AM
I thought that I was going to shoot so I dug a couple of empty Mandarin orange cans out of the recycling bin and removed the labels.  I like shooting bare cans.  I set them aside for the moment and that moment never materialized.  They are ready for when it does. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 27, 2023, 08:00:46 AM
Finishing up the PID controlled toaster on mold preheater.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 27, 2023, 02:54:44 PM
Gotta shuffle some guns around.  In and out of safes or taking a  turn out onto a display rack.   I'm somewhat resentful of having to keep so many items locked up.   I'd like to see them every day on display.  There's always something buried in a safe that I want to shoot but I'm too lazy to dig it out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 27, 2023, 03:16:35 PM
Haven’t done anything related to airguns lately.

Come to think of it, I haven’t opened that package of AA and H & N pellets from Spacebus/DJ yet  ???

Also too windy in Abq. lately.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on June 27, 2023, 03:50:41 PM
Started thinking about Thanksgiving a little early this year...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on June 27, 2023, 10:02:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 27, 2023, 02:54:44 PM
Gotta shuffle some guns around.  In and out of safes or taking a  turn out onto a display rack.   I'm somewhat resentful of having to keep so many items locked up.   I'd like to see them every day on display.  There's always something buried in a safe that I want to shoot but I'm too lazy to dig it out.
I am considering a conveyor storage system like this, just call up the gun you want and it is delivered to the bench.
(https://www.southwestsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/overhead-conveyors-inmate-property-garment-bags-150x150.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on June 27, 2023, 10:37:08 PM
Punched my "stubby club" ticket.
Write up here:
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208250.new#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208250.new#new)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on June 28, 2023, 12:13:17 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 27, 2023, 10:02:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 27, 2023, 02:54:44 PM
Gotta shuffle some guns around.  In and out of safes or taking a  turn out onto a display rack.   I'm somewhat resentful of having to keep so many items locked up.   I'd like to see them every day on display.  There's always something buried in a safe that I want to shoot but I'm too lazy to dig it out.
I am considering a conveyor storage system like this, just call up the gun you want and it is delivered to the bench.
(https://www.southwestsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/overhead-conveyors-inmate-property-garment-bags-150x150.jpeg)

Ha ha ha ha ha. You sure that one’s big enough?!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on June 28, 2023, 08:55:38 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 27, 2023, 10:02:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 27, 2023, 02:54:44 PM
Gotta shuffle some guns around.  In and out of safes or taking a  turn out onto a display rack.   I'm somewhat resentful of having to keep so many items locked up.   I'd like to see them every day on display.  There's always something buried in a safe that I want to shoot but I'm too lazy to dig it out.
I am considering a conveyor storage system like this, just call up the gun you want and it is delivered to the bench.
(https://www.southwestsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/overhead-conveyors-inmate-property-garment-bags-150x150.jpeg)
Love it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on June 28, 2023, 01:39:12 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on June 27, 2023, 10:02:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on June 27, 2023, 02:54:44 PM
Gotta shuffle some guns around.  In and out of safes or taking a  turn out onto a display rack.   I'm somewhat resentful of having to keep so many items locked up.   I'd like to see them every day on display.  There's always something buried in a safe that I want to shoot but I'm too lazy to dig it out.
I am considering a conveyor storage system like this, just call up the gun you want and it is delivered to the bench.
(https://www.southwestsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/overhead-conveyors-inmate-property-garment-bags-150x150.jpeg)

When a hobby gets out of control,     well,    there are signs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on June 28, 2023, 02:27:10 PM
 Buddy dropped these yard sale goodies to me yesterday.
 Got them all cleaned up and working..

(http://i.imgur.com/y9s0KEC.jpg) (https://imgur.com/y9s0KEC)

Daisy Eagle 98 (Plymouth)
 Red Ryder
 Daisy 35
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on June 29, 2023, 06:29:17 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on June 27, 2023, 03:16:35 PM
Haven’t done anything related to airguns lately.

Come to think of it, I haven’t opened that package of AA and H & N pellets from Spacebus/DJ yet  ???

Also too windy in Abq. lately.


Kinda shopping for a scope.

Looking at the 10x SWFA in MOA, Tract EFR AO, and Clearidge Duplex Dot.

The SWFA is currently the cheapest and with 3 extras, i.e., sunshade, level, and rings.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 01, 2023, 04:37:13 PM
I had one 5000 btu window a/c unit that we had bought new for the RV left over after we sold the RV. I brought it up from the barn and installed it in the Red Shed. That unit also has an energy saving mode that turns it on and off.
That building is insulated and 1/3 of the floor is wood and 2/3 is about 6" thick of round river stone gravel. It normally stays much cooler in there than it is outside if I keep the roll up door closed. Once the walls and gravel get cooled off it should be very comfy in there. It's very cool in there in the mornings up until about noon. I can run it during the heat of the day then shut it down in the evening.
I'll reconnect my exhaust duct and vacuum cleaner suction unit up for when I'm casting. I'll smelt wheel weight ingots outside.
I'll let it run for a couple hours and go see what we got.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Snatchcan on July 01, 2023, 04:48:14 PM
I thought I lost a fill probe, so I cleaned and vacuumed my truck, did not find it.  Checked all my air gun cases several times, no luck. Tore apart my ammo cabinet to no avail. Then I remembered the wife bought me a new gun case for Christmas, I had shuffled some guns around, and again no luck.  Finally , I remembered I bought her a new gun for her birthday and spent some time swapping cases to accommodate scopes, low and behold, in my "new" shotgun case side pocket, there it was! I think I will still order a spare for all my PCP's in the next couple weeks. What a hassle!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 01, 2023, 04:51:42 PM
Glad you found it.. been there, done that. I absolutely HATE probes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on July 01, 2023, 05:12:35 PM
Was out in the clients garage with the garage door open and the lead pot and a hot plate running but finally had to shut it down when it got up to 90. Man was I rusty at casting. Kept having the lead start solidifying as I was pouring the second slug. Finally figured out that I needed to have just a little more lead in the laddel. Found out my lead temperature gauge was reading way low and had to start checking it with my digital pyrometer. I think the dial got twisted when it was trapped in the cold lead.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 01, 2023, 10:34:07 PM
 Mounted the Bargain gate 15 dollar reflex sight on my Jet1, I did not get it sighted in yet, as I was so short on time I had to open it while on the can this am , and mounted it during lunch, then worked my but off the rest of the day but will get a 3 day weekend to play :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 01, 2023, 10:45:30 PM
Messed around with the new to me disco. Mounted a scope on it, put a RAW trigger blade on it and filled the gauge hole in the stock with wood filler. Nice little carbine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on July 02, 2023, 12:42:31 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on July 01, 2023, 10:34:07 PM
Mounted the Bargain gate 15 dollar reflex sight on my Jet1, I did not get it sighted in yet, as I was so short on time I had to open it while on the can this am , and mounted it during lunch, then worked my but off the rest of the day but will get a 3 day weekend to play :)
If it's a 4moa dot you'll be looking at some SiFi lookin "redheaded" squirrels.
Enjoy the rapid target acquisition sir.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 02, 2023, 09:21:51 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on July 02, 2023, 12:42:31 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on July 01, 2023, 10:34:07 PM
Mounted the Bargain gate 15 dollar reflex sight on my Jet1, I did not get it sighted in yet, as I was so short on time I had to open it while on the can this am , and mounted it during lunch, then worked my but off the rest of the day but will get a 3 day weekend to play :)
If it's a 4moa dot you'll be looking at some SiFi lookin "redheaded" squirrels.
Enjoy the rapid target acquisition sir.
It is of the 4 reticle style, have a few next best thing to a prism scope.
I did have a 4 MOA dot, I tossed it in as a freebee when I traded my Galation 3 for a Wing Shot, on 2nd thought it may have been a good fit on the Wing Shot ???
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51INQUhb6iL._AC_SL1001_.jpg)

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51INQUhb6iL._AC_SL1001_.jpg
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on July 02, 2023, 12:15:25 PM
Back to casting more slugs. Can't do any casting at home due to having to run the AC so trying to get done what I can while pet sitting. Hopefully I can get a lot more cast today now that lve fixed the problems I had yesterday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on July 02, 2023, 12:41:52 PM
I got a pack of 3000 bright, hole protectors in an assortment of colors and colored the bullseyes on several 24 bull targets.

Ill put one up today and see if they help any with aim.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on July 02, 2023, 03:30:59 PM
Shot silly wet at Bay Point.
Not too many folks today.
I shot short range air pistol targets with a past USA Olympic team member.
Shot standing, offhand with the 601 and peeps.
Round #1 72.5%
Round #2 70%

The Olympian did not do as well..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 02, 2023, 03:51:37 PM
I sat on the gazebo with a Crosman 362 and a Fire.  I shot 7.9gr CPHP through the Fire at floating leaves 40-60 yards away.  Then I switched to 17gr Ruger pointed pellets in the C362 and walloped some leaves at 30-40 yards.  A fun morning estimating ranges and practicing with moving targets. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 02, 2023, 04:12:43 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on July 02, 2023, 12:15:25 PM
Back to casting more slugs. Can't do any casting at home due to having to run the AC so trying to get done what I can while pet sitting. Hopefully I can get a lot more cast today now that lve fixed the problems I had yesterday.
Dude.. let me just go on record... you have an open invitation to a Red Shed all access visit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on July 02, 2023, 04:25:32 PM
Buddy’s 2240XL leaked last night. Told him wait till morning. Woke up to find it in pieces on my dining table that Kim set last night. Checked seals et al out, talked to him about disassembly, diagnosed loose TP screw LOL. Got it put back together, off dining table, and working before Kim got up and saw it. That’s a win in my book!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on July 02, 2023, 09:26:27 PM
Shot the dragonfly on two pumps at 50 ft in the basement range plinking with Brooke and then we cleaned up a bit. The day before we had pistol fun with the colt, the model 29, and the scoped p17. Good times.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on July 02, 2023, 09:36:41 PM
During a brief break in the rain I ran a few carts through my C600. It's too easy to burn up pellets with this thing! Definitely my most fun airgun, even if it's not as economic as my 2240 or Stormrider.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 02, 2023, 10:31:30 PM
 Sighted in my Jet1 with the new reflex sight and my cast .25 38 gr HP slugs, Topped off my 90 ci bottle and made up a new fill whip that will fit the Notos and other picky probes, so I have one in the truck and one in the range.
 Shot a cast .25 38 gr HP slug at a rubber toy animal seems the slug stayed inside ??? I shot it the other day with my Vectis .25 and had complete pass through ???  I might of bounced that one in there ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 04, 2023, 05:09:29 PM
.22 Crosman Vantage NP afternoon!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on July 04, 2023, 08:45:11 PM
Slugged the barrel on my impact.22 and found it's.2175 groove diameter. So now all I have to do is size the slugs I cast last weekend to.218 and.217 and see which one is more accurate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on July 04, 2023, 08:57:15 PM
I got all set up in the shop, the Notos went first and I shot a couple hundred CPHP's at 35, 75 and 100 yards from inside, under the apple tree and down range. I was not going to go play in the rain, I am still healing so that is the deal.

I was getting great groups at 35 yards, both of them... I need to clean the barrel. 2 groups formed, both very small but about 2 inches from each other. At 75 yards, I was able to put all the pellets on a 4" steel target without fail. I tried some JSB's too but they still spread out so tomorrow is going to be strip-down day.

I moved over to the Maverick on the same steel targets and at first, I got some amazing 100 yards results before the wind came up. I got 7 shots in a sub MOA group with 140 on the 1st reg and 115 on the 2nd reg, 1/2 turn out on the ISP and #7 on the power wheel.

The light breeze (1-2 mph) changed to a 3-7 mph wind and those CPHP's went to heck. I still sent a whole bunch of them down range but it was pretty spread out at those distances making me come back to 35 yards.

Good day, lots of shooting, nice to get up and move around some.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on July 08, 2023, 12:39:37 PM
Added a grip cap to my Daisy 853. The xtra 3/16” is just enough to keep my pinky finger in place.

I think that’s it for cosmetics other than refinishing the stock. Which will happen when I pull it to do the trigger mod.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 09, 2023, 11:54:42 AM
Yesterday I worked on the discovery carbine. The gauge was eliminated so the stock gauge hole needed filled. I got it filled, colored and tru oiled. Then I installed some sling studs and a sling.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 09, 2023, 12:13:10 PM
Spinning some .25 cast pellets in the tumbler and charging up the ATN batteries.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on July 09, 2023, 08:17:38 PM
I've gotten four squirrels in the past few days, but none of them with an AG.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on July 10, 2023, 12:09:33 AM
Milled on an almost perfect Third version of the AEA sear so I can continue testing/tuning while the original sear is with the machinist being copied.  I messed up got too thin and broke of the tip.
The Alpha version was actually the perfect length so I began modifying it.  Definitely will need a machinist for a permanent solution.  Hope I can put a temporary together that will let me chrono the Huma reg adjustment.  I think I'm set to about 180bar...
Went down the .257 rabbit hole research.  Sadly .30 cal is the minimum here in GA and .35 caliber in VA where my family has property..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on July 10, 2023, 11:56:36 AM
Notos bottle conversion day!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 10, 2023, 06:17:47 PM
Worked some more on the new to me disco.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on July 10, 2023, 06:57:31 PM
I refilled the Damp Rid containers in my gun safe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 13, 2023, 11:45:31 AM
Today just seemed like a .22 caliber Mendoza RM 600 kind of morning.

Not disappointed. It sounds a little buzzy, but still has a smooth firing behavior and an exquisite trigger.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 14, 2023, 01:24:25 PM
It's Diana 52 Friday!

What a beast, especially to shoot offhand!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on July 14, 2023, 03:52:32 PM
Other than shooting little pineapple cans with a red dot with the PP 700, I checked the location of the .22 empire xs I have coming from Krale.

That thing was in Philadelphia within a day and a half. I know I’m not the first one ask: How do they pull this off at that price? Shipping was not more expensive than shipping an air rifle via ground within the US (I have lots of experience with this from returning AEA airguns!).  It was like 35 bucks for an air gun plus a tin of 500 .22 jsb’s and I think it would be here tomorrow if it wasn’t the weekend.    UPS is the carrier which makes it especially surprising that it will get here so quickly.

I know there are courier services that can get a package anywhere very quickly,  but I have paid expedited international shipping charges of $50 or more for items 1/50th the size of an air gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 15, 2023, 08:19:34 AM
This morning, I took the complete antithesis of the Diana 52 that I shot yesterday, a Crosman 622, out for some old-school aluminum can plinking fun. The one I own is the only one I've ever seen in person, or even for sale on eBay.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 10:19:08 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 13, 2023, 11:45:31 AM
Today just seemed like a .22 caliber Mendoza RM 600 kind of morning.

Not disappointed. It sounds a little buzzy, but still has a smooth firing behavior and an exquisite trigger.

-W

Everytime I forget about a 'Dozer... Something like this comes along.
 Such underated guns!!!
#Matt! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 10:32:40 AM
Swapped scopes on my Beeman R10.
 May have been a mistake because it was so darn accurate before.
But the Hammers 3-9x40 AO is better than it had. ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: plumberroy on July 15, 2023, 10:46:48 AM
Convinced  a rabbit to stay the *(&^ out of my garden with my Hatsan 95 in .25
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 15, 2023, 11:10:45 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 10:19:08 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 13, 2023, 11:45:31 AM
Today just seemed like a .22 caliber Mendoza RM 600 kind of morning.

Not disappointed. It sounds a little buzzy, but still has a smooth firing behavior and an exquisite trigger.

-W

Everytime I forget about a 'Dozer... Something like this comes along.
 Such underated guns!!!
#Matt!

Agreed!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 11:22:47 AM
I have reached out (email) to Mendoza several times about becoming a US distributor. https://mendozasport.com/
Even have tried calling when I am vacationing in Mexico, and have never received a reply.
 :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 15, 2023, 11:44:37 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 11:22:47 AM
I have reached out (email) to Mendoza several times about becoming a US distributor. https://mendozasport.com/
Even have tried calling when I am vacationing in Mexico, and have never received a reply.
 :P

It looks like they have some pretty strict requirements for dealers.

https://mendozasport.com/ventas-al-mayoreo/

And what's the conversion ratio for the prices shown on their website?

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on July 15, 2023, 02:38:16 PM
Doing a full Notos conversion today, I lapped the barrel and threaded the drop block this morning and smoothed the trigger out.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 02:38:48 PM
Yep Whirly... did all that.
I was that intent on importing them here.

A peso is roughly a nickel.
Currently it is $0.06 (6 cents)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 15, 2023, 03:22:25 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 02:38:48 PM
Yep Whirly... did all that.
I was that intent on importing them here.

A peso is roughly a nickel.
Currently it is $0.06 (6 cents)

It's a shame that they wouldn't work with you.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 04:02:04 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 15, 2023, 03:22:25 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 02:38:48 PM
Yep Whirly... did all that.
I was that intent on importing them here.

A peso is roughly a nickel.
Currently it is $0.06 (6 cents)

It's a shame that they wouldn't work with you.

-W

In all honesty that was 2019-2021... Mid covid
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 15, 2023, 05:03:53 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 04:02:04 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 15, 2023, 03:22:25 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 02:38:48 PM
Yep Whirly... did all that.
I was that intent on importing them here.

A peso is roughly a nickel.
Currently it is $0.06 (6 cents)

It's a shame that they wouldn't work with you.

-W

In all honesty that was 2019-2021... Mid covid

Yeah, that might have made a difference.

I contacted Snowpeak to see if I could be distributor for their airguns, and just like you, heard nothing back.

http://www.snowpeaksports.com/series.html (http://www.snowpeaksports.com/series.html)

BAM/Xisico airguns are another lost source of well-made clones of Diana and Weihrauch clones, but even Mike at Flying Dragon doesn't seem to be working with them much anymore.

https://xisicousa.com/products/ (https://xisicousa.com/products/)

http://flyingdragonairrifles.org/ (http://flyingdragonairrifles.org/)

I see that PyramydAir is now selling Norica airguns, which I think are pretty darn good, but I still would like to see more options, especially from Mendoza and BAM/Xisico.

https://www.pyramydair.com/air-guns?brands=164 (https://www.pyramydair.com/air-guns?brands=164)

Heck, even Estonia has a great air pistol that I would love to buy and sell, but they say that their laws forbid international sales (sad emoji goes here).

https://www.jahipaun.ee/en/online-shop/toode/weapons/airguns/air-pistols/blow/ohupustol-blow-havali-_k01hjl/ (https://www.jahipaun.ee/en/online-shop/toode/weapons/airguns/air-pistols/blow/ohupustol-blow-havali-_k01hjl/)

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 15, 2023, 05:31:25 PM
Troubled times still today for sure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on July 16, 2023, 11:32:14 AM
Just for grins and giggies I am reviving a 1988 Crosman 760 that really wanted to R.I.P.

The original front sight had removed and the end of the barrel was beat up a bit.
With a welded rear sight, chucking the barrel up in the Logan was not possible.
Mini lathe to the rescue!
I squared up the muzzel and re-crowned.Not a bad looking job, either!
Now, the floating hammer cocking pin is missing, so more lathe work needed.
Valve and pump resealed and appear to be working.

So, a touch more work to be done, and it should shoot.
But, with no front sight, I'll need to mount a Tasco scope to see if I can hit anything with it......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 16, 2023, 01:39:23 PM
Yesterday I dragged my shooting gallery from the back of my property to a more shadded area under some trees. Now I can plink a lot more comfortably. I really need to pick up some read paint to toych up my swinging targets though. I'm afraid I've shot most of it off.

Today I was knocking the heads of penny sized suckers at 10 m with iron sights on my cheap beeman. Now thats fun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on July 16, 2023, 02:53:52 PM
Got the 3-D printer up and running.

Sovol sv-01

After five months of rest and a move to a new home, I was assuming it would need a little bit of care. After dusting it off and opening a new spool of filament, I tried printing a .177 forcing cone and some
spacers (which is why this is airgun related).  bed was still level and it printed perfectly. This printer has been ridiculously consistent.  I think this brand is worth considering if you are shopping for a good printer.

These went into a 1” x 7” aluminum can (thanks to the amazingly helpful rocker1) and then onto the end of a pp700.  The k baffles are basically modeled after the baffles that come in the “SS” airforce guns -  those I had printed a while ago.  The proportions look weird I think at the time I printed those I was messing around with different cone angles.

What I am printing now is a set like the baffle in the foreground, some smaller spacers to separate the baffles and a larger spacer for the first chamber.   That baffle is modeled after a .25 taipan “forcing cone” (that’s what I saw someone refer to it as) that I had measured carefully a while back.  I scaled down to .177 cal and to fit in a 1” aluminum tube.

I tested the k baffles in some different configurations, and one thing I noticed was there is one sound that wasn’t changing regardless of what I changed in the moderator. I noticed that the Artemis shroud has three small holes drilled in it, presumably to allow air to escape.  When you put a can on the end, there’s a lot of back pressure and this makes an audible hiss.  the shroud on the 700 isn’t quite worthless - it provides volume for air expansion- with the ldc and adapter, the muzzle blows right into the shroud - no baffles in the way or anything and, of course, a direct air path from the muzzle is going to make some noise.
. I filled those with hot glue just to quickly test out whether I wanted to perhaps seal them with JB Weld or epoxy.

Made a pretty big difference in sound so I will definitely be sealing them up. 

I have included a photo showing where the holes are and the fine craftsmanship of my hot glue mod.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 17, 2023, 08:13:41 AM
Pulled a random air rifle out of the closet, this time a Weihrauch HW95 in .177-caliber. Despite having it for years, I haven't put enough pellets through it to even give it a fair chance at breaking in. Accomplishing that may be my goal for today...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 17, 2023, 11:25:27 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 17, 2023, 08:13:41 AM
Pulled a random air rifle out of the closet, this time a Weihrauch HW95 in .177-caliber. Despite having it for years, I haven't put enough pellets through it to even give it a fair chance at breaking in. Accomplishing that may be my goal for today...

-W
one of my favorites if not the favorite.  👌🏼

All I have done airgun related is surf the forums and think about shooting one.  I hope to pull the trigger today.  Right now I'm enjoying an outdoor fire with some coffee waiting for the "offshore marine air" clouds to depart
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on July 17, 2023, 11:28:06 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 17, 2023, 08:13:41 AM
Pulled a random air rifle out of the closet, this time a Weihrauch HW95 in .177-caliber. Despite having it for years, I haven't put enough pellets through it to even give it a fair chance at breaking in. Accomplishing that may be my goal for today...

-W

NICE!

You inspired me to do the same, I pulled my AEA Carbine down and ripped off a 10 round mag on a tree full of Starling fledglings!

Aahhhhhh! Thats better.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 17, 2023, 12:17:49 PM
Quote from: Firewalker on July 17, 2023, 11:28:06 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 17, 2023, 08:13:41 AM
Pulled a random air rifle out of the closet, this time a Weihrauch HW95 in .177-caliber. Despite having it for years, I haven't put enough pellets through it to even give it a fair chance at breaking in. Accomplishing that may be my goal for today...

-W

NICE!

You inspired me to do the same, I pulled my AEA Carbine down and ripped off a 10 round mag on a tree full of Starling fledglings!

Aahhhhhh! Thats better.  ::)

Glad to be of assistance!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 17, 2023, 01:46:55 PM
I cleaned the Gamo Whisper over lunch and took it out to see if that fixed the wild groups I got yesterday. Seemed to have fixed the problem. Spent about 10 minutes blasting away at targets form a sitting position at 10m. Then I had to get back to work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 17, 2023, 02:25:41 PM
Bison. It's what's for dinner.

Right after I adjust the windage a couple clicks...

I was going to have chicken too, but a solid hit caused it to fly off into oblivion. Unfortunately, I'm not exactly a chick-magnet...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 17, 2023, 07:53:07 PM
I think you need to check your eyes, what you have there is good ol ram, not bison.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 17, 2023, 11:57:12 PM
Mounted the plastic stock to the 1701P.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 18, 2023, 03:38:39 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 17, 2023, 07:53:07 PM
I think you need to check your eyes, what you have there is good ol ram, not bison.

I believe you're right. Now that you mention it, those steaks did taste kind of different than usual.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 18, 2023, 11:12:11 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 18, 2023, 03:38:39 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 17, 2023, 07:53:07 PM
I think you need to check your eyes, what you have there is good ol ram, not bison.

I believe you're right. Now that you mention it, those steaks did taste kind of different than usual.

-W

Despite significant searching, I could not locate the little yellow chicken that flew off into the wild blue yonder yesterday, so today I purchased another complete set of metal silhouette targets to replace it. Now I have one chicken, two rams, two turkeys, and two anteaters.

Let the hunt commence!

-W

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on July 18, 2023, 03:02:46 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 18, 2023, 11:12:11 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 18, 2023, 03:38:39 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 17, 2023, 07:53:07 PM
I think you need to check your eyes, what you have there is good ol ram, not bison.

I believe you're right. Now that you mention it, those steaks did taste kind of different than usual.

-W

Despite significant searching, I could not locate the little yellow chicken that flew off into the wild blue yonder yesterday, so today I purchased another complete set of metal silhouette targets to replace it. Now I have one chicken, two rams, two turkeys, and two anteaters.

Let the hunt commence!

-W


Some people tether the critters so they don't escape.  I've got a rolling shop magnet for finding the ones that hide.  I consider it unethical to shoot barnyard animals so I prefer to think of them as game animals. So, a duck, turkey, hog, and ram are all game animals and therefore ethical to shoot. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIAMOND on July 18, 2023, 03:14:12 PM
I sighted in my m/m 880 and my 1377 with a newly added 1399 shoulder stock. Both gave me a good excuse to get outside and enjoy a couple of air guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on July 18, 2023, 04:05:24 PM
I watched some vids on the Diana XR200.

I found my next airgun.  As much as I like a lot of others, this rascal reminded me of a Fortitude on steroids.  Altaros reg, tensioned barrel, lengthy breech for slugs and high BC pellets, .177 up to 30, designed for barrel swaps, safety and sidelever are swappable right to left, and what appears to be a phenomenal trigger.  And totally made in Germany- no Chi-stuff.

Methinks I need a .30.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 18, 2023, 04:29:34 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on July 18, 2023, 03:02:46 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 18, 2023, 11:12:11 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 18, 2023, 03:38:39 AM
Quote from: DIYengineer235 on July 17, 2023, 07:53:07 PM
I think you need to check your eyes, what you have there is good ol ram, not bison.

I believe you're right. Now that you mention it, those steaks did taste kind of different than usual.

-W

Despite significant searching, I could not locate the little yellow chicken that flew off into the wild blue yonder yesterday, so today I purchased another complete set of metal silhouette targets to replace it. Now I have one chicken, two rams, two turkeys, and two anteaters.

Let the hunt commence!

-W


Some people tether the critters so they don't escape.  I've got a rolling shop magnet for finding the ones that hide.  I consider it unethical to shoot barnyard animals so I prefer to think of them as game animals. So, a duck, turkey, hog, and ram are all game animals and therefore ethical to shoot. ;)

The tether is a good idea. I went looking for a cheap metal detector, but couldn't find one at Wally World. So, ethical or not, I created a barnyard for them out of a big cardboard box.

Out of curiosity, I took out a BAM XS B26-2 (which, as you probably already know, is a Chinese clone of the HW95), to see if it could hit these innocent and trapped steel barnyard animals just as easily.

My judgment isn't always the most sound, but that B26 made short work of the poor critters, and with less vibration during the shot cycle than the German-made original. This is an un-tuned gun, and it was great right out of the box. Mike at FD gave me some advice on how to adjust the trigger, so it would feel more like a "real" Rekord, but I liked it the way it was, and have made no mods to the rifle other than adding the scope.

Just to make y'all jealous, I bought two of these beauties at somewhere around $100 each. If Mike was still selling them, I probably would have bought even more. Yes, I know. I am an airgun addict, but I haven't purchased another airgun in at least three months, so that should count for something.

The only minor difference that I would have like to have seen is some wood carved out of the high comb of the thumbhole stock. I can manage getting a good view through the scope, but I do have to place my head in precisely the right position for every shot. I know that some people have re-worked the stock to make the gun easier to shoot, but I don't have that kind of skill, and would rather keep the gun "as-is" anyway.

In any case, it may not be a real HW95, but it's darn good anyway.

And, no, I don't feel any guilt in blasting those yellow-painted metal critters to the back of their barn. In fact, I rather enjoyed it!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 18, 2023, 08:53:50 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 17, 2023, 02:25:41 PM
Bison. It's what's for dinner.

Right after I adjust the windage a couple clicks...

I was going to have chicken too, but a solid hit caused it to fly off into oblivion. Unfortunately, I'm not exactly a chick-magnet...

-W
Gotta tether them chickens!
  ;)
Mine

My critters have a heavy string tied to a washer painted blaze orange.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 18, 2023, 10:00:22 PM
Good idea Scott, mine are tethered with a short nylon cord to a thin plastic card.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 18, 2023, 11:35:49 PM
 Coworker Nick, drilled holes in the bases and screwed them to a board, the spin sideways with a hit typically, so far ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on July 19, 2023, 12:08:49 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 18, 2023, 10:00:22 PM
Good idea Scott, mine are tethered with a short nylon cord to a thin plastic card.
Tracking, plagiary to follow
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 19, 2023, 05:32:23 PM
Thats why all my targets hang on my shooting gallery. No retreaving or reseting needed, which leaves more time for plinking, as I proved while practicing my off handed shooting with my beeman sportsman with custom hard sights. I was smacking those little targets around pretty good at 10 m.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on July 19, 2023, 09:03:02 PM
Kim and I dropped a couple of guns off at Veradium Air. Visited for awhile and looked at some of Brian’s current stuff and some things he’s working on. I love talking on any subject to people that know their stuff and man, does he know airguns. Edited my Christmas list ha ha.

@Lt. Dan, what is that you’re using for a stand for the mini silhouette targets?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: anti-squirrel on July 20, 2023, 11:46:08 AM
I stared at my Leshiy and a pile of slugs, then looked at my Hatsan 95QE which needs the vortex thingy recharged and resealed.

I can see my Medalist (1322 rear-cocker) and the 2400KT... I foresee these two getting use later today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 21, 2023, 05:24:47 PM
Cleaned the beeman sportsman, Gamo Whisper and the Crosman 760. While doing so, I found the can of red spray paint I've been looking for, for weeks. It was in the bottom of my gun cabinet. So I went out and refreshed the paint on my shooting gallery targets. Didn't get a chance to test them, as work was calling me back inside.

Earlier I took out my converted Umarex Fusion 2 (HPA), but with mixed results. The crossman hollow points were all over the place at 10m. I plan on cleaning tomorrow and use some crosman domes to hopefully clear up the scatter shot I'm getting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 21, 2023, 05:53:17 PM
Brought down my Beeman R10 and my Blue and Sliver streaks.
 Gonna be a .20 day.
Tonight would have been perfect... but I was voluntold I was grilling burgers at the Lodge tonight.  ::)
Well plans change...Staged for tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 21, 2023, 06:52:42 PM
The Royale sprung a leak a little while back.  I also had a shorter barrel machined that I never finished.  Today I started the reseal and bluing the barrel.  I'm taking my time.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 22, 2023, 08:05:46 AM
What Blueing are you using bReTt?
 I have had best results with BROWNELLS OXPHO-BLUE  (https://www.brownells.com/tools-cleaning/paint-metal-prep/metal-bluing/oxpho-blue/)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: jimbo on July 22, 2023, 12:03:56 PM
I took out my AEA .50 challenger and my .30 assassin (what they used to call it) to my friends place to shot. At 60yds the .50 is dead nuts on and the .30 was pretty good too at 60 yds although nut as good as the .50 but I think I can get it better. I had absolutely no problems with the semi auto .30 and I shot 4 magazines thru it. I am happy!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: x3baddad on July 22, 2023, 02:55:29 PM
Voluntold  now thats a new one for the vocabulary
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 22, 2023, 03:53:40 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 22, 2023, 08:05:46 AM
What Blueing are you using bReTt?
 I have had best results with BROWNELLS OXPHO-BLUE  (https://www.brownells.com/tools-cleaning/paint-metal-prep/metal-bluing/oxpho-blue/)
Birchwood Casey
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIYengineer235 on July 22, 2023, 04:31:16 PM
Cleaned the modified Umarex Fusion 2 (HPA) and tgen took it out for some more testing. It wasn't as dirty as I thought it would be. I also figured out why my shots were so wide last time. I was shooting prone with a bipod and one of the legs was in a slight divot, throwing off my aim a bit. Once I fixed that, i was making quarter sized groups. I think I can do better if I can get a decent AO scope mounted on it.

I shot it down from 3ksi to 1ksi and it took around 100 rounds to do it and I still didn't notice any droping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on July 22, 2023, 04:36:24 PM
Are you guys using the blueing compounds to touch up a part or reblue the entire part?   I've got a number of items that have some minor wear finish loss. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 22, 2023, 05:57:46 PM
Inevitably, today I returned to that red-headed stepchild of an air rifle, the Hatsan 95 Vortex in .22-caliber. It is definitely an airgun that is the luck of the draw in terms of QC, but those five out six good ones that the factory ships out are accurate powerhouses with beautiful walnut stocks, a strong, but vibration-free, firing behavior, and a fine adjustable trigger that has a wonderfully short, crisp, and predictable second stage when used correctly. At around $160, I still think it's one of the best "bang for your buck" airguns out there.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 22, 2023, 06:37:41 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on July 22, 2023, 04:36:24 PM
Are you guys using the blueing compounds to touch up a part or reblue the entire part?   I've got a number of items that have some minor wear finish loss.
Entire part.  I have also used it on tools (like handles and knobs) to make them like new. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 22, 2023, 10:41:15 PM
I put a 1720T hammer in my new to me disco and put the spring that came with it back in. Seems to be cocking a lot smoother now. Still need to get the tp situation figure out. Then I installed a buffer tube adapter that I got from Wes on my PP750 and installed a sb tactical folding adapter and pistol stock on it. I really like the look and feel now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on July 23, 2023, 01:29:00 AM
Went to Veradium Air and picked up my HW35E and Logun MKII Pro. The MB someone installed on the 35E was clipping as I suspected. Press fit, he actually had to make a tool to remove it and then cut the inner sleeve to get it off. Glad I didn’t attempt at home. Re-installed F&R sights on the 35E so now back to original. Was nice to actually fire the Logun. Looking forward to trying it out after I put scope back on. Big thanks to Brian for the great work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on July 23, 2023, 05:22:18 AM
Quote from: cjtamu on July 19, 2023, 09:03:02 PM
Kim and I dropped a couple of guns off at Veradium Air. Visited for awhile and looked at some of Brian’s current stuff and some things he’s working on. I love talking on any subject to people that know their stuff and man, does he know airguns. Edited my Christmas list ha ha.

@Lt. Dan, what is that you’re using for a stand for the mini silhouette targets?

@Lt. Dan, what is that you’re using for a stand for the mini silhouette targets?

Welding is another of my hobbies, I made the rack especially for these critters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 23, 2023, 11:47:05 AM
First kill of the season!

I'd post this in the hunting gate, but they'd probably tell me to eat whatever I kill, and I don't think that there's enough meat on this sucker to make it worth my while.

For the record, this was not outdoor game. It had invaded my house and was annoying the heck out of me. This is pretty much the only living thing that I will shoot, and only if it won't leave on its own volition.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 23, 2023, 11:53:42 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 23, 2023, 11:47:05 AM
First kill of the season!

I'd post this in the hunting gate, but they'd probably tell me to eat whatever I kill, and I don't think that there's enough meat on this sucker to make it worth my while.

For the record, this was not outdoor game. It had invaded my house and was annoying the heck out of me. This is pretty much the only living thing that I will shoot, and only if it won't leave on its own volition.

-W
Well done!

Did you bait it or was it in the air?  In the air is a challenge. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on July 23, 2023, 12:26:51 PM
You need a more powerful gun.   If wounded they will go on a rampage and charge.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 23, 2023, 01:17:41 PM
Quote from: bReTt on July 23, 2023, 11:53:42 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on July 23, 2023, 11:47:05 AM
First kill of the season!

I'd post this in the hunting gate, but they'd probably tell me to eat whatever I kill, and I don't think that there's enough meat on this sucker to make it worth my while.

For the record, this was not outdoor game. It had invaded my house and was annoying the heck out of me. This is pretty much the only living thing that I will shoot, and only if it won't leave on its own volition.

-W
Well done!

Did you bait it or was it in the air?  In the air is a challenge.

I did try hitting it in the air, which I've done only once before, but repeated attempts on this particular housefly failed.

And then...

It just stopped flying for a second to rest on a table, and BLAMMO! Headshot! No bait was used.

-W

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on July 23, 2023, 01:55:34 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on July 23, 2023, 05:22:18 AM
Quote from: cjtamu on July 19, 2023, 09:03:02 PM
Kim and I dropped a couple of guns off at Veradium Air. Visited for awhile and looked at some of Brian’s current stuff and some things he’s working on. I love talking on any subject to people that know their stuff and man, does he know airguns. Edited my Christmas list ha ha.

@Lt. Dan, what is that you’re using for a stand for the mini silhouette targets?

@Lt. Dan, what is that you’re using for a stand for the mini silhouette targets?

Welding is another of my hobbies, I made the rack especially for these critters.

Very nice. Might have to get some wood and infringe on your patent a little.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on July 23, 2023, 04:57:18 PM
Shot a clip of .22 crosman premieres through a chronograph with the kral empire xs I recently acquired. It is shooting quite a bit hotter than the first several clips, I guess things needed to settle or break in a bit (I have no idea).  Clearly the hammer spring needs to be backed off further. It’s already backed off a bit from the factory setting.  I aim to be shooting at the high 800’s when done.

The little aluminum can on the end is thanks to the rocker1 - do you need some kind of set up at some particular length he does nice work and at a very reasonable price.  At the moment are no baffles in the can - the empty chamber works very well to quiet it down.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 23, 2023, 05:09:50 PM
I also reinstalled an ab arms urban sniper mod x stock that I recently acquired back on the 30 cal bottle armada. And messed around with a bunch of new to me moderators and started sizing a barrel band for my 357 bottle armada if it will fit. I might put a ronin on it and I feel like it would be better if there was something supporting it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 23, 2023, 05:36:57 PM
Scoped a Mendoza RM-200
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 23, 2023, 06:52:01 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 23, 2023, 05:36:57 PM
Scoped a Mendoza RM-200

I tried to Google search of the RM 200, but I couldn't find very much information about it. Can you tell me the specs? Do you like it? Does it have the same double-bladed trigger that the RM 600 has?

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 23, 2023, 08:53:43 PM
Wrapped the new to me 357 Ronin to match my 357 armada
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on July 23, 2023, 09:16:07 PM
Yesterday mounted a new SVBONEY SV174 2-7x32 mildot scope on an old Crosman Fury in a wood Strom stock with the RC bearing trigger mod.

In a four pistol hard case from Walmart I put a Sig M17 co2 pellet pistol with the red dot sight made for it, 2 spare mags and 4 for the little belt mags that snp in the main mag on the bottom layer. On the second layer three co2 bb pistols. A Sig P365 and 2 spare mag, a ASG ISSC M22  with 1 spare mags and a ASG Bersa BP9CC and 2 spare mags. Goes to show how small those 3 are.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on July 23, 2023, 09:28:58 PM
Mounted a spare CP scope on a sub $100 Mendoza RM-200.
Best bang for the buck I have had in a long time!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on July 23, 2023, 10:29:08 PM
I finished putting my FX 400 together and shot it on all three power levels while adjusting the HST for accuracy on all three levels.  I also tried it with a couple different moderators to see if that affected accuracy.  I have it set now.  I have no idea what it's putting the JSB 18.1 out at and it doesn't really matter to me since accuracy trumps all for me.  I don't need power.  I'm guessing it's around 850 fps on high but I'll check that at a later date.  For some reason I hate shooting over the Chronograph.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 24, 2023, 09:18:29 AM
 Thought about running the 21 gr. H&N slugs out of the Notos, to see what thewy are doing FPS wise, but hey I got it dialed in with a WAG and do not need to know for now   ;D 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on July 24, 2023, 10:47:41 AM
Notos conversions galore!
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Post by: bear air on July 24, 2023, 07:10:12 PM
I got a buffer tube adapter from Wes at airgunarcheryfun. I also used a sb tactical ft adapter too. Here's what it looks like.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on July 28, 2023, 10:53:18 PM
took out the ol HW100BP and shot a Tree Rat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on July 29, 2023, 10:49:29 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on July 28, 2023, 10:53:18 PM
took out the ol HW100BP and shot a Tree Rat.
I saw that  LOL ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on July 29, 2023, 11:09:01 PM
Disassembled the AEA 30 Challenger to find a folded regulator o-ring in the valve again.
Surfed some sites for possible replacement o-rings.
Took the air gauge off and can see the delrin ring is crushed....might be able to replace the delrin only....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on July 30, 2023, 08:07:23 AM
Swapped out the 1-4 alpha to a 1-6 on the 357 yesterday.
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Post by: Back_Roads on July 30, 2023, 08:59:29 AM
 Mounted a blue laser on  my Jet1 , then saw I have a large supply of .25 Eugen domed pellets so I loaded up the new 10 shot mag and proceeded to sight the laser and holographic dot sight in for 10m with them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on July 30, 2023, 10:02:17 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on July 29, 2023, 11:09:01 PM
Disassembled the AEA 30 Challenger to find a folded regulator o-ring in the valve again.
Surfed some sites for possible replacement o-rings.
Took the air gauge off and can see the delrin ring is crushed....might be able to replace the delrin only....
I had a good experience dealing with
Michael Taylor5329 Burleson Oaks Dr
Burleson, TX 76028


Another one is:
oringsandmore.com
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on July 30, 2023, 01:20:23 PM
Killed a Red Wasp with a Dry fire from the Uragan .25, close up air blast does the trick every time 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on July 30, 2023, 02:54:05 PM
Sadly I haven't done anything airgun related in several days. I need to fix that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on July 31, 2023, 06:03:05 PM
Took out a few air pistols for some lenient comparison shooting. Also tested a "new to me" pellet, the Chinese-made .177 Winchester wadcutters.

Quick summaries:

The Diana LP-8 Magnum: Too big to hold comfortably. Not a "bad" trigger per se, but creepy and gritty by Diana standards. Difficult to shoot accurately because of its length. Fiber-optic sights make this expensive gun feel cheap. Fun factor - 6.5.

Norica Model 83: Difficult to sight in, but okay for plinking. Heavy trigger with some creep. Good sights. Annoying automatic safety on right side of frame. Fun Factor - 6.5.

Chinese "Westlake" air pistol in .22 caliber: Cheap, but will knock beverage cans around if you get close enough. Heavy trigger. No safety (thankfully). Fun factor: 5.5.

Crosman 2240: I normally do not like CO2 airguns, but this is a notable exception. Consistent power from a single CO2 cylinder, even loading and firing quickly, easy to shoot fairly accurately, decent trigger and good iron sights. Fun factor - 8.5

Chinese-made .177 Winchester wadcutters: Seemingly high fluctuation in pellet size. Some were too large, some were fine. Maybe okay for plinking, but I wouldn't trust them for paper targets.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on August 03, 2023, 12:54:50 PM
I'm in the shop working on fixtures I need to make 880 parts.......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on August 03, 2023, 02:24:17 PM
Shot silhouette targets with the .22 BSA Meteor Evo from Krale using the stock fiber optic sights, which do seem a little more precise than other fiber optic sights that I've experienced. The action is silky smooth, and has been since day one, but the trigger seems to need more and more travel as the gun breaks in, even though it is smooth as greased butter. I've adjusted the trigger to the shortest travel length possible with the provided screw, but it's still pretty long. I've decided not to attempt using a different screw, and am just accepting the fact that the trigger travel is a bit more than I would consider to be "first class." I will say that even with the less-than-Rekord trigger and the fiber optic sights, this air rifle is a tack driver. It is very light and easy to handle, while still putting out "magnum air-rifle" power levels. The QC is extremely high for an airgun of its price. I believe that is made in Spain, which makes sense, since it is a highly-evolved version of the Gamo 440 Hunter (https://www.gamo.com/en/gamo-hunter-440/) design that Crosman uses for their air rifles. Unfortunately, it seems that if you're in the States and want one, Krale in the Netherlands is your only option, so shipping will be a little costlier than if you purchased from an American distributor. That's how I acquired mine, and I have no regrets.

Update: I just searched Krale's website for the Meteor Evo, and don't see it there anymore.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Snatchcan on August 04, 2023, 01:22:53 AM
I started a scope shuffle, to get some decent glass on my Taipan Veteran. Hopefully this weekend i can run some pellets through it, get some crony numbers and figure out my hold over out to 80ish yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wendy on August 04, 2023, 11:31:27 PM
I replaced the regulator on my Crown 25 today. I fished for that valve body o ring for an hour but was successful. I'm glad that I got upgraded parts in the 9121 reg replacement kit. My old regulator had a poly piston and the new one is brass. Everything is working well and holding steady regulator pressure. I will run a string over the crony tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on August 05, 2023, 12:33:27 AM
Learned that an Athlon Talos 3-12 x 40 side parallax won’t work with a Sportsmatch one piece adjustable mount. Little piece under the side turret that looks like a chisel detent. Hits the mount and won’t let you rotate the scope to level.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on August 05, 2023, 02:38:05 PM
Killed another Wasp in the house with the Uragan, I found where they get in too, gonna seal that up soon, gotta get some bug wire.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on August 06, 2023, 11:04:07 AM
Having received some drill bushings, I completed drill jigs for
making a couple of 880 parts that heretofor I had laid out by hand, one-at-a-time.

Now I can quickly,easily and repeatedly mage thise parts....I just hope they are correct, or I
will quickly, easily and repeatedlt make scrap.

Sometimes I scare myself...........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 06, 2023, 01:56:51 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on August 05, 2023, 12:33:27 AM
Learned that an Athlon Talos 3-12 x 40 side parallax won’t work with a Sportsmatch one piece adjustable mount. Little piece under the side turret that looks like a chisel detent. Hits the mount and won’t let you rotate the scope to level.
What knife is that?  I like it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on August 06, 2023, 02:54:02 PM
Quote from: bReTt on August 06, 2023, 01:56:51 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on August 05, 2023, 12:33:27 AM
Learned that an Athlon Talos 3-12 x 40 side parallax won’t work with a Sportsmatch one piece adjustable mount. Little piece under the side turret that looks like a chisel detent. Hits the mount and won’t let you rotate the scope to level.
What knife is that?  I like it!

Boker 4-blade Congress pattern. This from a limited run they did some years back where they did 6 traditional patterns and did some in bone, mother of pearl, and stag. The Boker Solingen knives are top notch. Just checked and Mike had no Boker on his site. A.G. Russell maybe? Seems like I saw a Congress there not long ago. You want the Solingen knives, or the Arbolito also for fixed blade. I stay away from the Magnum and Plus lines.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 06, 2023, 05:29:51 PM
Cleaned and organized the gun room. Got out the 22 armada and messed around with it. Put the Utg overbore bipod on it and set up a couple different sheets of gun vinyl behind it to get a closer idea of which one I'm going to go with. Hopefully I get motivated soon. I have for four guns waiting around making me feel guilty lol! Then I finished installing a 1-4 lpvo on my pp750. Now it's in line with a few others for actual sight in time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on August 06, 2023, 11:47:45 PM
I opened the door, got hit by what felt like a blow dryer on high setting, closed the door, went back to the couch, if the Squirrels are out in this heat, it's to find water and a cooler place to sleep.... ;D they're probably having a pool party in the creek on the vacant property next door.... 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 07, 2023, 03:03:27 AM
Quote from: cjtamu on August 06, 2023, 02:54:02 PM
Quote from: bReTt on August 06, 2023, 01:56:51 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on August 05, 2023, 12:33:27 AM
Learned that an Athlon Talos 3-12 x 40 side parallax won’t work with a Sportsmatch one piece adjustable mount. Little piece under the side turret that looks like a chisel detent. Hits the mount and won’t let you rotate the scope to level.
What knife is that?  I like it!

Boker 4-blade Congress pattern. This from a limited run they did some years back where they did 6 traditional patterns and did some in bone, mother of pearl, and stag. The Boker Solingen knives are top notch. Just checked and Mike had no Boker on his site. A.G. Russell maybe? Seems like I saw a Congress there not long ago. You want the Solingen knives, or the Arbolito also for fixed blade. I stay away from the Magnum and Plus lines.
I have a couple of the magnums.  Decent budget blades.  I have the Straight Brother and the Scout
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 07, 2023, 08:53:22 AM
 Took a $20 dollar 4x32 scope off the XS60C, and put on a 3-9x32 Svbony scope on it, put the 4x on a Daisy 880 garage gun. After both were sighted in I looked over at my dusty neglected Marauder .177 slug shooter, dusted it off and confirmed zero with 18.5 gr NSA slugs for now, ready for some shooting when the opportunity happens.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on August 08, 2023, 11:21:28 PM
Finished two kydex projects which completes the Fall "light" utility belt "scouting" rig.
Utilty Bellt contains;
Micro Machette
Inuit Knife
Bionoculars 12x
small pouch (holds hunting license in velcro cover) and a dozen crossbow bolts or cellphone, snacks)
Bear Protection Tool
Pouch normally has disposable gloves and handful of galon ziplock bags folded.
I will one point sling the NOTOS
Once bow season opens I should have the trail camera locations selected and start carrying the crossbow pistol.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on August 09, 2023, 09:03:25 AM
I finished off and shipped number 27 and 28 Notos conversions and took in an Avenger that needs some TLC.

I have 2 Notos coming in to get the moderator delete and barrel threading performed.

Not a lot of shooting but I love the smithing!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 09, 2023, 09:11:51 AM
Quote from: Firewalker on August 09, 2023, 09:03:25 AM
I finished off and shipped number 27 and 28 Notos conversions and took in an Avenger that needs some TLC.

I have 2 Notos coming in to get the moderator delete and barrel threading performed.

Not a lot of shooting but I love the smithing!
I have all the parts to convert my Notos to a bottle, but been too busy shooting stuff with it to do the conversion :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on August 10, 2023, 07:17:57 PM
Finally got my Bullboss fixed. Had to replace a metal side lever slide that snapped in two. This was my first time dealing with Hatsan USA for parts. They answered my request within a couple of days, and had an invoice set up. I clicked on the link and paid for the parts and shipping. My package arrived in about a week, and the parts were very well packed with more than enough bubble wrap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on August 11, 2023, 05:32:58 PM
I mounted a new BSA 3-9 scope on my new HW30S, in .22, and fitted in a synthetic stock.   After sighting it it I couldn't miss a target between 10 and 20 yards.  Just to darn easy, but great fun anyway!  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on August 11, 2023, 08:01:14 PM
I though since I was outside dragging the trash can back in I'd take a look out back in the pecan trees, nothing moving at all, it's about 102° today, refilled the bird feeder and sat in the chair watching for anything, just a few Wasps buzzing around, got tired of the heat and went back in the nice 77° house, gonna be hot again tomorrow too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 13, 2023, 05:14:16 PM
Good to hear hatsan has upped their cs. I got the bug buster back on the fortitude again today. Then I got out the 22 armada that I recently bought a Utg overbore bipod for. I wanted to play around with it because it wasn't pivoting properly and the legs couldn't be adjusted once it was on. It was hanging up on the side plates I have on it. I cut them down to allow the bipod pin to be pushed in for adjustment and it's working as it should. I think this rifle has potential to do well with the knockout slugs in .216 as well as the jsb redesigned pellets which is what it's currently sighted in at 50. Then I took some pics of my rifles to give a buddy an idea about cutting the front yard down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on August 13, 2023, 05:25:51 PM
Since all of my metal targets have all of the paint shot off some time ago, and since I use a number of gun with open/peep sights, today I painted them with Kubota Orange.  It's pretty easy to see and works great.   Marked the swinging sights with my HW30S in .22 caliber.  Made nice round marks on the new paint.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on August 13, 2023, 08:11:04 PM
Filled up my 45 min scba tank with my shoebox f10 and sized some slugs for the impact.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on August 14, 2023, 01:23:37 PM
I just turned my Yong Heng into a paper weight. Today I had some free time and decided to fix a high side seal. Well, I accidentally cross threaded a part and now I need a new cylinder head! The outlet pipe on my compressor developed a leak where the ferrule goes into the fitting on the head. Well, while "fixing" the compressor today I didn't realize I had the fitting upside down, or that both ends had different threads! So back to rimfire until I order a new head for $80+ shipping...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 15, 2023, 01:51:47 PM
When we were putting together our security camera system I had bought one of those light bulb looking PTZ cameras. Turns out I didn't use it and it's been just laying on a shelf.
We were watching an old episode of American Airgunner where they were doing the $5000 airgun challenge and one of the challenges was a carnival type shooting range. Betty Lou mentioned how fun that looked and suggested we set up a carnival shooting gallery, of sorts. Of course it's way too hot out to put something like this together and enjoy it right now but that don't stop us from coming up with, mocking up and testing games in the air conditioned Red Shed.
I'm thinking that this camera will be perfect for recording all the action.
We have one of those fake wooden wishing wells that has been around here forever and just hasn't made it's way onto the trailer for a dump run yet. Being the king of repurpose that I am (closet hoarder), I'm going to mount the camera under the roof of it and paint in up in festive colors. It can be controlled to capture all the action in stills and video along with live feed to the shooting bench.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2023, 01:59:21 PM
Took the Texan to work to show a couple of new guys why I correct them when thy say I play with "BB Guns".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: DIAMOND on August 15, 2023, 08:16:19 PM
I entered my study, tipped back the bust of William Shakespeare, pressed the hidden button within, which opened a secret door, slid down the batpole, entered the batcave donning my crusader's cape, opened another secret door and admired my airguns within.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 15, 2023, 09:35:55 PM
Quote from: avator on August 15, 2023, 01:51:47 PM
When we were putting together our security camera system I had bought one of those light bulb looking PTZ cameras. Turns out I didn't use it and it's been just laying on a shelf.
We were watching an old episode of American Airgunner where they were doing the $5000 airgun challenge and one of the challenges was a carnival type shooting range. Betty Lou mentioned how fun that looked and suggested we set up a carnival shooting gallery, of sorts. Of course it's way too hot out to put something like this together and enjoy it right now but that don't stop us from coming up with, mocking up and testing games in the air conditioned Red Shed.
I'm thinking that this camera will be perfect for recording all the action.
We have one of those fake wooden wishing wells that has been around here forever and just hasn't made it's way onto the trailer for a dump run yet. Being the king of repurpose that I am (closet hoarder), I'm going to mount the camera under the roof of it and paint in up in festive colors. It can be controlled to capture all the action in stills and video along with live feed to the shooting bench.
We're looking through our guns for some that might be fun for the carnival fun shoot.
So far C02 guns are rising to the top.
TAC 4.5 bb gun. (21 shots)
MRodAir Plinkster. (9 shots)
Schofield #3 (6 shot)
Xisico XS12 (single shot open sight)
We have several others that are up for consideration.

As for targets we will have stuff like..
The wall of balloons
Dum Dum suckers
Paintballs
Army men
Beverage cans
Resettable flippers
And some paper targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on August 15, 2023, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2023, 01:59:21 PM
Took the Texan to work to show a couple of new guys why I correct them when thy say I play with "BB Guns".
Good deal sir....you know with some .50 cal round ball....BB Gun on steriods....ijs
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on August 15, 2023, 10:01:43 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on August 14, 2023, 01:23:37 PM
I just turned my Yong Heng into a paper weight. Today I had some free time and decided to fix a high side seal. Well, I accidentally cross threaded a part and now I need a new cylinder head! The outlet pipe on my compressor developed a leak where the ferrule goes into the fitting on the head. Well, while "fixing" the compressor today I didn't realize I had the fitting upside down, or that both ends had different threads! So back to rimfire until I order a new head for $80+ shipping...
I thought I was the only one that cross threaded parts by touching them...lol...sorry to hear that.  Enjoy your fire breathing dragon for a while and come back to it later...cheers
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on August 15, 2023, 11:38:08 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on August 15, 2023, 10:01:43 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on August 14, 2023, 01:23:37 PM
I just turned my Yong Heng into a paper weight. Today I had some free time and decided to fix a high side seal. Well, I accidentally cross threaded a part and now I need a new cylinder head! The outlet pipe on my compressor developed a leak where the ferrule goes into the fitting on the head. Well, while "fixing" the compressor today I didn't realize I had the fitting upside down, or that both ends had different threads! So back to rimfire until I order a new head for $80+ shipping...
I thought I was the only one that cross threaded parts by touching them...lol...sorry to hear that.  Enjoy your fire breathing dragon for a while and come back to it later...cheers

I'm thinking about just ordering the complete top end with piston and connecting rod to have as backup. My dog got skunked a few weeks ago, and the compressor was down anyway so I've definitely been favoring my Serbian smoke dragon compared to the whisper quiete Bandito carbine when I leave the house for anything. I have missed my PCPs and the 2240 doesn't have enough punch for a skunk, plus no sights that are useful in the dark. Maybe there's a PCP pistol that could do the job that also has a crimson trace offering 😂😂

I also discovered that my Eagle Claw has a significantly cracked stock, but I have a backup that I mangled while trying to install some QD sling swivels. Still, it deserves a good stock and thankfully PA has some available.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 16, 2023, 08:15:10 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on August 15, 2023, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2023, 01:59:21 PM
Took the Texan to work to show a couple of new guys why I correct them when thy say I play with "BB Guns".
Good deal sir....you know with some .50 cal round ball....BB Gun on steriods....ijs
I hope it was not related to Scott wearing his new Tshirt to work ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 16, 2023, 12:34:30 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on August 16, 2023, 08:15:10 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on August 15, 2023, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 15, 2023, 01:59:21 PM
Took the Texan to work to show a couple of new guys why I correct them when thy say I play with "BB Guns".
Good deal sir....you know with some .50 cal round ball....BB Gun on steriods....ijs
I hope it was not related to Scott wearing his new Tshirt to work ;)

BWA-HA-HAAA!
Nope.

But I did have one of the new guys just sent me a Text asking what day this weekend he can come over and shoot some of them. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on August 16, 2023, 11:19:30 PM
Sketched an integrated barrel band front sight for the WGS Ghost Ring stubby project.  Aluminum or 3dPrint....leaning towards a 3dPrinted Alpha prototype.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 17, 2023, 09:00:16 AM
 Played with my .20 cal. AF Escape UL, will continue today, most powerful .20 cal. I have ever shot  ;D

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8920)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on August 19, 2023, 01:01:02 AM
I replaced the front post sight with the small circular insert on my HW30S, in .22 caliber, and with my senior eyes seem to work better in centering on the target.   Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 19, 2023, 09:38:22 AM
Very Cool James!
  I have been thinking of an AF .20 for a while.... maybe a Talon
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 19, 2023, 03:40:21 PM
We went to the Andalusia Knife and Gun show this morning. As usual, all PB and knife stuff. Except for one lonely minty fresh Crosman 66 Powermaster complete with a 5 shot pellet clip. (silver barrel shroud version) I picked it up to have a look. The tag said $25 and the little guy behind the table said "You can have it for $15". Betty Lou instantly said "We'll take it".
I pumped it 3 times and it was strong. I confirmed it had no bbs/pellets in it and pulled the trigger, with permission, of course. SNAP !!!
So that came home with us.
When we got home I loaded the clip with 10.5 Ultra Mags and pumped it 6 times. Took aim at an old 6" sauce pan hanging in a tree at 25 yds. CLANG !!  3 times in a row. This gun can keel. So, we have another one to use in our Carnival Shooting Gallery Games. I already have another one to pair it with. I also have a half dozen or so clips for it.
I'll probably shoot it open sights or with a holographic red dot.
Lots of interesting stuff at that gun show but prices seemed high... Henry .22 were $900 +... $600+ used.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on August 19, 2023, 03:53:04 PM
I completed the conversion of a donated Ruger Black Hawk Elite II from defunct gas ram to spring.
Took me 2 tries to get the spring guide length correct...gun wouldn't cock the first attempt.
I shaved off 1/16" and it is a happy camper now...me too!

I still need to rework the front stock mounting holes before I'm done, and could use a muzzle break/sight.
But, it shoots!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 19, 2023, 05:00:55 PM
S.I.L. #2 got the 7 year itch and left my daughter #4.
I had bought him an AR 2078-B 3 years ago that he never even put the sights on let alone shot.
Today I cleaned the barrel and mounted the peep. Put 2 oiled carts in and dry fired.
  Tomorrow I will check her accuracy with Meister's and R-10's
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 19, 2023, 08:36:49 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on August 19, 2023, 03:53:04 PM
I completed the conversion of a donated Ruger Black Hawk Elite II from defunct gas ram to spring.
Took me 2 tries to get the spring guide length correct...gun wouldn't cock the first attempt.
I shaved off 1/16" and it is a happy camper now...me too!

I still need to rework the front stock mounting holes before I'm done, and could use a muzzle break/sight.
But, it shoots!
Congratulations Ron!  That gun gave me fits before I passed it on to you.  It's nice to think that someone has finally made it work. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on August 19, 2023, 11:43:17 PM
Mounted the new Sightron scope Kim gave me on HW35E. Had enough daylight to get in 6 shots and gets elevation adjusted at 20 yards. 103 degrees today, supposed to be 105 tomorrow. Not doing much shooting in that.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on August 20, 2023, 05:14:56 PM
While pumping the Marauder in preparation of checking accuracy before Squirrel Season starts, I noticed the hand pump was no longer building pressure.  I switched to the backup hand pump and finished filling the Marauder with that one. 
So, that meant the first pump needed cleaning.  I just finished disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling that hand pump.  It has been apart so many times, that I know where all the tools, lubricating supplies, pipe cleaners, and o-rings are located.  Quick job, done well!
Tested it??  No, I didn't test it.   :o ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Spacebus on August 20, 2023, 06:54:47 PM
Quote from: avator on August 19, 2023, 03:40:21 PM
We went to the Andalusia Knife and Gun show this morning. As usual, all PB and knife stuff. Except for one lonely minty fresh Crosman 66 Powermaster complete with a 5 shot pellet clip. (silver barrel shroud version) I picked it up to have a look. The tag said $25 and the little guy behind the table said "You can have it for $15". Betty Lou instantly said "We'll take it".
I pumped it 3 times and it was strong. I confirmed it had no bbs/pellets in it and pulled the trigger, with permission, of course. SNAP !!!
So that came home with us.
When we got home I loaded the clip with 10.5 Ultra Mags and pumped it 6 times. Took aim at an old 6" sauce pan hanging in a tree at 25 yds. CLANG !!  3 times in a row. This gun can keel. So, we have another one to use in our Carnival Shooting Gallery Games. I already have another one to pair it with. I also have a half dozen or so clips for it.
I'll probably shoot it open sights or with a holographic red dot.
Lots of interesting stuff at that gun show but prices seemed high... Henry .22 were $900 +... $600+ used.

Henry 22's are outrageous! Locally old worn out pump and lever 22's are just as bad, not sure what's going on. Nice find on the Powermaster!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on August 20, 2023, 08:21:12 PM
Nothing doing outside in the 100 heat, so just stayed inside thanking about shooting on a cooler day...........which might be many days from now:(  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 20, 2023, 09:01:09 PM
 Stayed in most of the day also, but tossed an old favorite on the bench for some pellet testing and tune recollection. I was able to name that tune in 3 pellets ;) Darn thing is one hole @ 10m so I have to move my poa so I know it is spitting pellets out  8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/MGalleryItem.php?id=8922)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on August 21, 2023, 12:04:10 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 19, 2023, 05:00:55 PM
I had bought him an AR 2078-B 3 years ago that he never even put the sights on let alone shot.
Today I cleaned the barrel and mounted the peep. Put 2 oiled carts in and dry fired.
  Tomorrow I will check her accuracy with Meister's and R-10's
I always liked those.  Never had one myself though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on August 21, 2023, 12:49:24 AM
Started testing the Huma regulated AEA30Challenger
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=205615.new#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=205615.new#new)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: K.O. on August 21, 2023, 07:27:23 AM
pulled my .177 Icon out of it's  Remmy Matchmaster stock to do a bit of final fitting... put it back in it's original stock so could send a bit of lead with it...

have 13g KO...  does well with them at 35 yards...just ordered all three H&N .177 slug weights... It has the power to send the beast out over 900  fps... 13g KO's 3000 fill start at 930 and rise to 950 and then back to 935 at about 2600 psi at current tune...down to 919 at 2300 psi...

My .22 Icon really likes the H&N 18g... saw one do just as well with the JTS 18g on ytube so had to get some to try... got the 25g for my AT44L (44 fpe) and Maximus (50 fpe)... then figured to try the .22 Meplat 21g cause some of my rifles like the similar Cuda Hunters...

need to work on my...Daisy 880...

So I paid ~100 for it... my excuse, it says #257 of 500 on it's 50th Aniv certificate... does not send anything with any real accuracy... So maybe I should be making a barrel stabilizer or 2...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 21, 2023, 08:05:09 AM
 Looking up info on a vintage air rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on August 21, 2023, 08:16:48 PM
Got my 2240 stubby barrel band/taller front sight sketch drawn in autocadd and my coworker converted it to slt file and will print soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on August 21, 2023, 08:51:14 PM
 Tracking down available info on the Crosman 400
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on August 23, 2023, 11:35:17 AM
Took the Seneca Dragonfly Mk2 out to see what it could do. After making sure the screws were snug, the pivots for the pumping levers were properly oiled/greased using a little Lucas firearm oil here and some Krytox grease there, all accessible steel was wiped down with some CLP, and the gun's provided fiber optic sights were properly adjusted, I shot some cans and spinner targets until I was satisfied that the accuracy was at least as good as other reviewers have reported, and the single stage trigger was more than decent.

Using 10 out of the maximum 15 recommended pumps, I could tell that that the rifle was putting out decent power. After about 25 shots. the pumping became smoother, easier, and quieter, and I was able to enjoy hitting my targets more often than not. Even though the pumping this airgun is not that difficult or heavy, especially considering the power the airgun produces, I would not say this is the best air rifle for younger shooters unless they are bigger and stronger than your average 13 year-old. Fortunately, an average sized adult should have no problem pumping this airgun, and the reward of impressive power and even more impressive accuracy is well worth the effort involved.

The nostalgia factor for the Dragonfly Mk2 is near the top of the charts, at least for those of us who started out on airguns like the Daisy 880. The fit and finish of the air rifle is excellent, the wood stock has just enough character without having any blemishes to earn a place in a display case, and as long as no parts fail during the rest of my testing, I would recommend the Dragonfly Mk2 for any adult who has an affinity for pneumatic (not PCP) airguns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on August 24, 2023, 05:21:48 PM
got back from the Sleep Study this morning, thought maybe I'll grab the gun and see what's around, as soon as the sun came up it got "HOT", I said forget it, I'm going in the house, and I passed out for 3 hours, keeping cool is my agenda for the rest of the summer..... 100°+ Nope..... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on August 25, 2023, 09:42:42 AM
Last night mr. do everything twice took the scope off the D34, put on the Gamo scope stop that was stuck on the Air Hawke (dremel slotted one screw because no hex key wrench would fit), mirror centered the scope and put it back on up against the stop.

It's just gotta keep that scope from moving for 3 to 5 shots ... this one's gonna be irons-only once I prove it can shoot...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on August 25, 2023, 12:56:06 PM
Called Crosman. Explained that it was going to cost more than half their list price to ship back the FUBAR 2x scope that came with my new Custom Shop 1300KT. Asked if I could just buy a new one. They are instead just sending me a new one for free. Kudos to you Crosman, good looking out.

Methuselah, I have a Williams peep on my D34. Couldn’t be happier.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on August 25, 2023, 01:38:19 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on August 25, 2023, 12:56:06 PM
Called Crosman. Explained that it was going to cost more than half their list price to ship back the FUBAR 2x scope that came with my new Custom Shop 1300KT. Asked if I could just buy a new one. They are instead just sending me a new one for free. Kudos to you Crosman, good looking out.

Methuselah, I have a Williams peep on my D34. Couldn’t be happier.

Sounds like the usual stellar Crosman customer service to me. I don't know of any company, that sells any product, who provides the more-than-generous support that Crosman does.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on August 25, 2023, 02:09:58 PM
Logged on here, to hot to do anything else..... 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on August 25, 2023, 03:38:31 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on August 25, 2023, 12:56:06 PM
Called Crosman. Explained that it was going to cost more than half their list price to ship back the FUBAR 2x scope that came with my new Custom Shop 1300KT. Asked if I could just buy a new one. They are instead just sending me a new one for free. Kudos to you Crosman, good looking out.

Methuselah, I have a Williams peep on my D34. Couldn’t be happier.

Glad to hear Crossman's taking care of you!

I too love me a peep sight, had them on my M16. Crazy expensive though, dang things are priced too high --- probably could find a used rifle with them already on there for less than just a new set of sights.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on August 26, 2023, 02:07:57 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on August 25, 2023, 01:38:19 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on August 25, 2023, 12:56:06 PM
Called Crosman. Explained that it was going to cost more than half their list price to ship back the FUBAR 2x scope that came with my new Custom Shop 1300KT. Asked if I could just buy a new one. They are instead just sending me a new one for free. Kudos to you Crosman, good looking out.

Methuselah, I have a Williams peep on my D34. Couldn’t be happier.

Sounds like the usual stellar Crosman customer service to me. I don't know of any company, that sells any product, who provides the more-than-generous support that Crosman does.

-W

+1. Kim and I were discussing this evening. Rare commodity in today’s world. But, a great way to create lifetime customers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on August 26, 2023, 04:57:04 PM
Made a few small purchases over the last two days. Switched my tool box around and repurposed that. And modified a couple mags for the new to me disco carbine I got a couple months ago.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on August 26, 2023, 07:21:05 PM
Installed the 3x-9x scope on the Seneca Dragonfly Mark 2!

I was using medium height mounts, so I had to remove the rear sight, but after I did that everything fit perfectly!

It only took me about three shots to get it zeroed in, but I expect to do it a lot more shooting with it this upcoming week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on August 27, 2023, 10:36:04 AM
Quote from: kbstingwing on August 25, 2023, 02:09:58 PM
Logged on here, to hot to do anything else..... 8)
Yesterday I stomped around the WMA Notos in hand.  Plenty of squirrel dig sign but no sightings.  Those little tree rats where in the den blasting the wall-unit A/C and watching the USC game while I was drenched in sweat.  At least I got to wear my new camo hat and shirt...The thermometer said 98 when I returned to the car at 730pm...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2023, 11:22:44 AM
Well, after breakfast I'm going to run through my arsenal looking for a likely candidate to fund something else. I may even get inspired to go out and shoot something.  ;)
This heat/humidity is just oppressing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on August 27, 2023, 01:40:55 PM
Apparently in gunsmithing (forcing) the 3dPrinted barrel band/front sight onto Harley I rotated the barrel (not aligned with the TP).  Got everything realigned and indexed and she's loud-n-proud again.  Shot two carts trying to get the WGS Ghost Ring zeroed.  I love the sight picture and it will be even better when I paint the white 3dPrint Black and insert the fiber piece.
The Apollo 18s wouldn't close the breech.  The CPHPs where snug and the H&N 21gr slugs fit nicely.  I think someone else on the forum already shoots the NOE 20gr hunter cast with a stubby so if I ever get around to casting I'll have to test those.
Of course Harley is an air Hog and no more than 30 shots per cart....She might go in the case as a look what I built as I'm eyeballing a repeater pistol format PCP.  Back to the Jet I or PP800R with Chaser or BR grips.  10M backyard plinking/paper and staple to my forehead a sign that says DO NOT mod your pistol into a pistolbine in search of fpe, just enjoy shooting cans.  I could almost even go .177 for ammo cost but I can't imagine doing the CooKoo clock mags with .177 pellets and my neanderthal fingers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on August 27, 2023, 05:58:44 PM
Quote from: avator on August 27, 2023, 11:22:44 AM
Well, after breakfast I'm going to run through my arsenal looking for a likely candidate to fund something else. I may even get inspired to go out and shoot something.  ;)
This heat/humidity is just oppressing.

To say the least.  By the time we got up and I got out, it was a 100° at 1100 hrs.  Enough already!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on August 27, 2023, 06:28:49 PM
Stayed inside and away from it all day.
Took a quick run through my guns but didn't find anything that would bring enough money that I am ready to part with. Again, packing and shipping weighs heavy on the decisions.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on August 27, 2023, 09:04:56 PM
Massaged the triggers on our new 1300KTs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on August 28, 2023, 05:16:05 AM
attempted to win a FWB 300 at auction but lost.   The winner will pay $960.00.   I'm out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on August 28, 2023, 08:23:48 AM
 Yesterday I aired up the Huben pistol, Have only shot it 6 times and never rapid fire, many minutes between shots. Hope to get a chance to let it rip today ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on August 30, 2023, 02:48:53 PM
Quote from: Spacebus on August 20, 2023, 06:54:47 PM
Quote from: avator on August 19, 2023, 03:40:21 PM
We went to the Andalusia Knife and Gun show this morning. As usual, all PB and knife stuff. Except for one lonely minty fresh Crosman 66 Powermaster complete with a 5 shot pellet clip. (silver barrel shroud version) I picked it up to have a look. The tag said $25 and the little guy behind the table said "You can have it for $15". Betty Lou instantly said "We'll take it".
I pumped it 3 times and it was strong. I confirmed it had no bbs/pellets in it and pulled the trigger, with permission, of course. SNAP !!!
So that came home with us.
When we got home I loaded the clip with 10.5 Ultra Mags and pumped it 6 times. Took aim at an old 6" sauce pan hanging in a tree at 25 yds. CLANG !!  3 times in a row. This gun can keel. So, we have another one to use in our Carnival Shooting Gallery Games. I already have another one to pair it with. I also have a half dozen or so clips for it.
I'll probably shoot it open sights or with a holographic red dot.
Lots of interesting stuff at that gun show but prices seemed high... Henry .22 were $900 +... $600+ used.

Henry 22's are outrageous! Locally old worn out pump and lever 22's are just as bad, not sure what's going on. Nice find on the Powermaster!

At $600 used I was thinking either octagon barreled (Frontier's), or golden boy's? Personally, I'd have trouble considering an H001 even at $100 price point...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on August 30, 2023, 02:52:25 PM
Quote from: K.O. on August 21, 2023, 07:27:23 AM
need to work on my...Daisy 880...

My three were primarily happy getting fed some 30W ND oil. Inquiring minds wanna know ... what ya doin to it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on August 30, 2023, 02:56:04 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on August 23, 2023, 11:35:17 AM
Took the Seneca Dragonfly Mk2 out to see what it could do. After making sure the screws were snug, the pivots for the pumping levers were properly oiled/greased using a little Lucas firearm oil here and some Krytox grease there, all accessible steel was wiped down with some CLP, and the gun's provided fiber optic sights were properly adjusted, I shot some cans and spinner targets until I was satisfied that the accuracy was at least as good as other reviewers have reported, and the single stage trigger was more than decent.

Using 10 out of the maximum 15 recommended pumps, I could tell that that the rifle was putting out decent power. After about 25 shots. the pumping became smoother, easier, and quieter, and I was able to enjoy hitting my targets more often than not. Even though the pumping this airgun is not that difficult or heavy, especially considering the power the airgun produces, I would not say this is the best air rifle for younger shooters unless they are bigger and stronger than your average 13 year-old. Fortunately, an average sized adult should have no problem pumping this airgun, and the reward of impressive power and even more impressive accuracy is well worth the effort involved.

The nostalgia factor for the Dragonfly Mk2 is near the top of the charts, at least for those of us who started out on airguns like the Daisy 880. The fit and finish of the air rifle is excellent, the wood stock has just enough character without having any blemishes to earn a place in a display case, and as long as no parts fail during the rest of my testing, I would recommend the Dragonfly Mk2 for any adult who has an affinity for pneumatic (not PCP) airguns.

The rifle looks suspiciously like it's modeled after a 392 or 362?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on September 02, 2023, 08:24:00 PM
I recently acquired a Crosman MK 2 and a Crosman 357 revolver, both in .177.  Both are in great shape but both are also leaking CO2.   Today I tore into the 357 and found a disintegrating end seal and a crushed barrel latch support.   It's an easy gun to work on although reassembly is a tiny bit fiddley.   Parts are $17.00 shipped from JG Airguns.   Not sure if  I should also replace all the other seals while I have it apart.    It's a cheap gun and it's hard to justify spending much to fix it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on September 02, 2023, 09:31:47 PM
Shot some groups with recently acquired Beeman 0035 after finally moving my "test" scope over from the d34.

Oh well ... win some lose some

(Oops, pics in other thread, Spanish / Gammo gate)

Anyway, not good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: R.K. on September 02, 2023, 10:26:47 PM
Picked up a late 60's Daisy 99 (forerunner of the 499) from a house we were cleaning out yesterday.
Oiled her up this morning but she still didn't have much compression.
Thinking of opening it up tomorrow to do a detailed clean and lube.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on September 03, 2023, 01:11:50 AM
Took the Notos on a 2.7mile safari on USACOE Hunting area.  It's still too hot and lots of loud boats, jet skis and swimmers partying on the lake.  I found a nice path that one of the locals rides her horse on so she unknowingly cleared out all the spider webs for me.  Tons of chestnuts (green) on the ground and den looking trees.  I'm guessing once it's too cold to swim or water ski there will be a lot less noise.  Later in the fall USACOE will lower the lake level so even less traffic.  I stumbled on a second trail camera so at least two of us think this is a good spot.  I think I'll wait until the lake lowers to deploy a camera here.  Sunday I will check out the other USACOE hunting area also less than 15 minutes from the house.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 03, 2023, 05:19:12 PM
Bought a beand new YH clone off eBay for $180 shipped. Took only 5 days to get from CA to NH. This one replaced the YH I stupidly killed last week when I unknowingly ran it without any lubricant. Because I didn't refill right after I changed out the old lubricant. Anyways, this one is identical to my YH, so hopefully parts will swap without issues should I need to do so in the future.
Started it up a couple of hours ago, and just let it run without load for about 5min. After it cooled down, I connected my large cf tank, which had about 2200psi remaining. I filled the tank for about 8 minutes then shut it down. Breaking it in slowly.
I monitored the temp diligently with both the on board thermometer, and with my handheld infrared thermometer at different components of the compressor.  So, far, I've done three 10min runs, and the tank is around 4k right now. Gonna do one more run to get it to 4300psi.
Everything has been going smoothly, and the on board temp has yet to get above 70°C/140°F.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on September 03, 2023, 06:36:29 PM
Nice set up. Those compressors have gone up quite a bit. I got a couple barrel bands from buck rail this week to hopefully make work on a couple different guns. I was able to make the 1358 Beeman underlever work on a little discovery carbine thing I got going and worked on the other one I got. It's for a kral bottle gun. I think I can make it work on my 357 bottle armada. If I can not make it a barrel band I can make it a barrel support. I want to try a ronin with the expansion chamber but don't want to have barrel droop from all that extra weight. Hopefully with the cooler weather coming I will be doing more shooting. Dinh how long do you let it cool before you fire it back up and continue filling?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 03, 2023, 08:18:54 PM
Quote from: bear air on September 03, 2023, 06:36:29 PM
.....Those compressors have gone up quite a bit.......

.......Dinh how long do you let it cool before you fire it back up and continue filling?.....
Thanks, Chris!

At, $180 shipped, it's the lowest price I've ever seen on these water cooled units. An original YH runs about $400 on Amazon. Hopefully, this clone will last awhile.

I think I was waiting about 15-20min between fills. I didn't want it to completely cool down. When the on board thermometer reaches room temp and everything is cool to the touch, it's a go. The temp actually drops rather rapidly as soon as the compressor is turned off.
Also, I didn't use any ice in the water. The air temp was 80°F and water temp, out of the spigot, was around 66°F. Between the runs, the temp never got above 75°F. I got new, cool water for each run.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on September 04, 2023, 12:00:51 AM
Quote
Sunday I will check out the other USACOE hunting area also less than 15 minutes from the house.
Notos in hand off to the second 15minutes away public land spot.  It's more rural than the first and shear cliff to the lake so much quieter.  I jumped a doe at 710am and found her bed and found a second bed about a mile in.  Right in the middle I found a nice draw and set trail camera #1.  Then I did the sit and wait 45minutes.  Dang treerats lobbing chestnuts at me like grenades but never saw them.....On the way back to the car I caught one on the side of a tree.  Up he went before I got crosshairs on him.  He ran so fast he fell out of the trees (a good 40 feet) I pursued and he ran on the ground about 10 yards before going vertical again....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 04, 2023, 08:31:25 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on September 04, 2023, 12:00:51 AM
Quote
Sunday I will check out the other USACOE hunting area also less than 15 minutes from the house.
Notos in hand off to the second 15minutes away public land spot.  It's more rural than the first and shear cliff to the lake so much quieter.  I jumped a doe at 710am and found her bed and found a second bed about a mile in.  Right in the middle I found a nice draw and set trail camera #1.  Then I did the sit and wait 45minutes.  Dang treerats lobbing chestnuts at me like grenades but never saw them.....On the way back to the car I caught one on the side of a tree.  Up he went before I got crosshairs on him.  He ran so fast he fell out of the trees (a good 40 feet) I pursued and he ran on the ground about 10 yards before going vertical again....
I know here we can not shoot Moose or Flying Squirrel.
(https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5B1%2F8%2F6%2F8%2F6%2F18686408%5D%2Csizedata%5B850x600%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on September 04, 2023, 12:26:41 PM
 Completely dismantled the Crosman 400.   Tried to reseal.  Failed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 04, 2023, 12:32:01 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on September 03, 2023, 05:19:12 PM
Bought a beand new YH clone off eBay for $180 shipped. Took only 5 days to get from CA to NH. This one replaced the YH I stupidly killed last week when I unknowingly ran it without any lubricant. Because I didn't refill right after I changed out the old lubricant. Anyways, this one is identical to my YH, so hopefully parts will swap without issues should I need to do so in the future.
Started it up a couple of hours ago, and just let it run without load for about 5min. After it cooled down, I connected my large cf tank, which had about 2200psi remaining. I filled the tank for about 8 minutes then shut it down. Breaking it in slowly.
I monitored the temp diligently with both the on board thermometer, and with my handheld infrared thermometer at different components of the compressor.  So, far, I've done three 10min runs, and the tank is around 4k right now. Gonna do one more run to get it to 4300psi.
Everything has been going smoothly, and the on board temp has yet to get above 70°C/140°F.
They cool down pretty quick with the water pump left running between sessions.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 04, 2023, 02:01:00 PM
Quote from: avator on September 04, 2023, 12:32:01 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on September 03, 2023, 05:19:12 PM
Bought a beand new YH clone off eBay for $180 shipped. Took only 5 days to get from CA to NH. This one replaced the YH I stupidly killed last week when I unknowingly ran it without any lubricant. Because I didn't refill right after I changed out the old lubricant. Anyways, this one is identical to my YH, so hopefully parts will swap without issues should I need to do so in the future.
Started it up a couple of hours ago, and just let it run without load for about 5min. After it cooled down, I connected my large cf tank, which had about 2200psi remaining. I filled the tank for about 8 minutes then shut it down. Breaking it in slowly.
I monitored the temp diligently with both the on board thermometer, and with my handheld infrared thermometer at different components of the compressor.  So, far, I've done three 10min runs, and the tank is around 4k right now. Gonna do one more run to get it to 4300psi.
Everything has been going smoothly, and the on board temp has yet to get above 70°C/140°F.
They cool down pretty quick with the water pump left running between sessions.
Yeah, I've noticed that. Everything is cold to the touch in minutes. I wonder how quickly the pistons and oil cool down though.
I do keep the water and desk fan running the entire time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 04, 2023, 02:10:23 PM
I hung a flat screen and external speakers above the roll up door in the Red Shed.
We can stream everything we have access to like we have in the house... all access. I usually have sports or airgun/hunting related stuff on. That's Indy Car on the screen.
I can also cast videos from devices and connect to the ATN X Sight scope through a mini HDMI cable. It will also display our security camera system.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on September 04, 2023, 04:29:17 PM
My new to me Crosman MK2 has a slow leak at the CO2 piercing cap assembly.    I want to replace the piercing pin Oring but haven't been able to drive the roll pin out so I've been soaking it with penetrating oil.   I noticed that the piercing cap assembly on my S&W 78G looks pretty similar to the same part on the Crosman.   I tried the S&W part in the Crosman.   Well I'll be darned, it went right in and worked just fine.   When the Crosman piercing cap stopped leaking, a slower leak revealed itself.  Probably from one of the valve orings.  Guess I'll be resealing all of the MK2.   It looks quite easy to reseal except for the seized roll pin.   Anybody have a great idea on how to remove a seized roll pin?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on September 04, 2023, 08:18:01 PM
Tear down of the Project1322 replaced a car coilover sized spring in the air valve with a light spring from my Lowe's goody bag of springs.  And yes I have to cock the gun to pump up and headspace the FTP.  Posting in pump up the jam thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Springrrrr on September 05, 2023, 05:04:51 PM
Found out that the artillery hold on my LGU is a waste of time.  It shoots considerably better when held tight to the shoulder and at the fore grip.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 05, 2023, 07:13:09 PM
Made a rack for my GRACE screwdrivers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gt3mDTrD/20230905-130428.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLSxMwK2)
I use the Chapman set more because of the larger array of blade sizes, buy the GRACE driver still get used and need to be within handy reach.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on September 06, 2023, 06:18:46 AM
This post seems applicable to my personal appreciation of collecting and shooting airguns.

It may not answer the question of "what," but it definitely explains "why."

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 06, 2023, 01:52:29 PM
Got a 50 pellet test run in the tumbler. I haven't poured any of these .22 magnums in a while so I just wanna check some before I make a full run.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 06, 2023, 06:19:32 PM
I ended up breaking down an unused target/trap area. I had used and old aluminum truck tool box to catch the deflected pellets in. The problem was that I didn't drill the drain holes big enough and they got plugged and the box filled with water. This soon became a skeeter breeder. All said and done I was able to recover a good 5# of lead. I put it in a pan and filled it with water. As I stirred most of the trashy stuff floated to the top and I scraped it off. I poured the remainder in a strainer and left it there to dry. Once dry I'll fire up the propane burner and smelt everything else out before pouring lead ingots. This will be my first lead recovery since I started casting.
Oh, just remembered, I have one more trap to clean out and add to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 06, 2023, 07:57:47 PM
Somehow the clear plastic cover of my Notos magazine developed a crack from the small metal pin, to the screw hole, all the way to outer edge. This caused the pin to fall and render the magazine useless.
To repair this, I used super glue gel to bond the crack. Then I apply a clear packing tape to the entire one side of the cover, and used an Xacto knife to trim off all the excess all around the perimeter of the cover. Apply a bit of glue to the small metal pin, and reinstalled it.
I waited about an hour to allow some time for the glue to cure. Reloaded the mag and ran some shots through the Notos. Everything seems to be working fine again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on September 06, 2023, 09:23:31 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on September 06, 2023, 07:57:47 PM
Somehow the clear plastic cover of my Notos magazine developed a crack from the small metal pin, to the screw hole, all the way to outer edge. This caused the pin to fall and render the magazine useless.
To repair this, I used super glue gel to bond the crack. Then I apply a clear packing tape to the entire one side of the cover, and used an Xacto knife to trim off all the excess all around the perimeter of the cover. Apply a bit of glue to the small metal pin, and reinstalled it.
I waited about an hour to allow some time for the glue to cure. Reloaded the mag and ran some shots through the Notos. Everything seems to be working fine again.
Good to see you're that handy and committed, my CooKoo clock exhibited the same failure and I ordered two CARM 12 round mags...glad it worked out for you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 06, 2023, 09:41:35 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on September 06, 2023, 09:23:31 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on September 06, 2023, 07:57:47 PM
Somehow the clear plastic cover of my Notos magazine developed a crack from the small metal pin, to the screw hole, all the way to outer edge. This caused the pin to fall and render the magazine useless.
To repair this, I used super glue gel to bond the crack. Then I apply a clear packing tape to the entire one side of the cover, and used an Xacto knife to trim off all the excess all around the perimeter of the cover. Apply a bit of glue to the small metal pin, and reinstalled it.
I waited about an hour to allow some time for the glue to cure. Reloaded the mag and ran some shots through the Notos. Everything seems to be working fine again.
Good to see you're that handy and committed, my CooKoo clock exhibited the same failure and I ordered two CARM 12 round mags...glad it worked out for you.
It was actually a fairly easy fix. I'm determined to not replace this mag until it absolutely fails. I wasn't sure if this fix was going to work, so earlier today at work I put a CARM 12 round mag and their single shot loader on the cart. Still holding out. Lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on September 07, 2023, 01:12:14 AM
Got my $30 Amazon chrono, fyred 5 Beeman 0035 rounds through it. Oops, MPS mode. Lucki i speak math ... low 400's
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on September 07, 2023, 09:36:29 AM
Daisy 880, 10 pumps, 593.5 fps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on September 09, 2023, 03:44:04 PM
I refreshed (straightened) my 25-yard spoons and put up new targets on my 30-yard board.  Tomorrow, weather permitting, I'm going to replace my shot-to-death 30-yard spoons.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on September 09, 2023, 03:56:31 PM
Two more pellets tried in Spanish Norica made Beeman 0035, one more to go.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on September 09, 2023, 04:18:09 PM
Ram Kim’s HW50S across chrono today because it was shotgunning a little at end of session last weekend. Turns out she had switched pellets because the JSB were easier to load. Pics below show how some rifles just don’t like some pellets. I thought it had a burned up seal when I shot the JSBs. It’s always been better with FTT than the JSBs. I think the heat has made it even more extreme. Front sight had worked a little loose, tightened it, went back to FTT and it’s shooting great again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on September 09, 2023, 09:37:58 PM
Nothing airgun but did fire 5 rounds out of my C&B pistol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WobblyHand on September 10, 2023, 11:25:41 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on September 09, 2023, 09:37:58 PM
Nothing airgun but did fire 5 rounds out of my C&B pistol.
Cap and ball?  What caliber?  I have a couple of them, love shooting them, despite the cleanup.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 10, 2023, 11:33:40 AM
Ahem.... it's a strictly airgun forum fellas..    ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WobblyHand on September 10, 2023, 12:07:12 PM
Quote from: avator on September 10, 2023, 11:33:40 AM
Ahem.... it's a strictly airgun forum fellas..    ;)
So noted.  Was just checking on the term C&B.  Wasn't sure if was an AG related thing or not.  Still have a lot to learn...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 10, 2023, 12:12:50 PM
LOL.... just mashin' yer taters.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on September 10, 2023, 10:04:00 PM
Notos Safari on USACOE hunting area.  Really just an excuse to put my second trail camera into use.  The same doe came by the other camera at 4:03am today...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 11, 2023, 01:45:29 PM
Nothing yet.  Hope to pull the trigger on at least one today.  I also have some non ags that need cleaning.  Back to work tomorrow so the clock is ticking...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 11, 2023, 03:33:48 PM
I received a syringe of thermal paste for putting the SSR on the heat sink of a PID that I recently put together. I pulled the SSR off and applied the paste.
I also listed a C02 pistol in the classifieds. Need to scratch around and find a few more to list. I have my eye on a new purchase.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on September 12, 2023, 11:12:37 PM
I shot a bunch of PBs for 4 hours this sweaty afternoon.   It'll take me two days to clean all the guns.   That's a significant reason I like AGs.   Cleanup is trivially easy.   Lazy old me also does not enjoy carrying any more heavy stuff around than I have to.   The weight of this afternoons worth of PB ammo is a couple years of pellet shooting by weight.  I really like dropping a tin of pellets in my pocket and having enough ammo for a couple hours of practice.   But I only shoot .177 and .22, so no heavy, large caliber pellets.   Also, no ear protection required with my AGs.   I'm not much of a fan of heavy recoil these days either.    In the last few years, during which I've gotten pretty serious about AGs, I've found myself more and more disinterested in PBs and their downsides.  But they are still cool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on September 13, 2023, 02:03:11 AM
Only thought of shooting one for a moment but kept on task and ran out of daylight.  The days are getting shorter my friends 😕
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on September 13, 2023, 08:55:09 AM
I received a single shot loader from CARM for my empire x-s a few days ago.  I have been using that instead of the magazines - it is a really nice device with a hinged piece that swing to the side for loading a pellet. The only improvement I can think of would be a spring that pops the hinged loading block open when you retract the bolt.

I really don’t have much use for magazines now that I have a gun that uses them- I like the pace and feel of loading each shot.


Don’t need a rapid follow up to shoot spinners…

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 13, 2023, 10:01:49 AM
Quote from: Mr.P on September 13, 2023, 08:55:09 AM
I received a single shot loader from CARM for my empire x-s a few days ago.  I have been using that instead of the magazines - it is a really nice device with a hinged piece that swing to the side for loading a pellet. The only improvement I can think of would be a spring that pops the hinged loading block open when you retract the bolt.

I really don’t have much use for magazines now that I have a gun that uses them- I like the pace and feel of loading each shot.


Don’t need a rapid follow up to shoot spinners…
I completely agree with you, Marco!

There's something very relaxing about loading one pellet at a time when plinking. As long as the loading process is easy. I enjoy single loading my break barrels, but not my pcps or pampers.
I have that CARM Notos single Pellet loader in my cart. One of these days I may pull the trigger on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on September 13, 2023, 03:00:48 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on September 12, 2023, 11:12:37 PM
I shot a bunch of PBs for 4 hours this sweaty afternoon.   It'll take me two days to clean all the guns.   That's a significant reason I like AGs.   Cleanup is trivially easy.   Lazy old me also does not enjoy carrying any more heavy stuff around than I have to.   The weight of this afternoons worth of PB ammo is a couple years of pellet shooting by weight.  I really like dropping a tin of pellets in my pocket and having enough ammo for a couple hours of practice.   But I only shoot .177 and .22, so no heavy, large caliber pellets.   Also, no ear protection required with my AGs.   I'm not much of a fan of heavy recoil these days either.    In the last few years, during which I've gotten pretty serious about AGs, I've found myself more and more disinterested in PBs and their downsides.  But they are still cool.

Much of the above sounds like me. I only have one PB but still dislike the time and the solvent smell of cleaning up (it’s a revolver). The air rifle is quiet enough I use one earplug, only on my shooting side, and even without it the dB level isn’t bad. No recoil...yep. Practicing several times a week is easy, right at home, and I can recover most of the pellets.

I haven’t practiced since two days ago but will likely still get in 3x this week, as usual. It’s just a lot of fun to work on shooting for better accuracy than thinking—always, even at the back of the mind—about self defense aspects.

Crazy rain has stopped for the moment, so maybe soon...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WobblyHand on September 13, 2023, 03:15:07 PM
Sadly the only thing I could muster yesterday was going to a Tractor Supply for something totally unrelated and seeing there was a Daisy display with everything out in the open (nothing locked up).  Was in northern Maryland.  They didn't have anything very interesting (to me), but at least they had AG stuff available.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 13, 2023, 04:02:32 PM
Quote from: airgunaut on September 13, 2023, 03:00:48 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on September 12, 2023, 11:12:37 PM
I shot a bunch of PBs for 4 hours this sweaty afternoon.   It'll take me two days to clean all the guns.   That's a significant reason I like AGs.   Cleanup is trivially easy.   Lazy old me also does not enjoy carrying any more heavy stuff around than I have to.   The weight of this afternoons worth of PB ammo is a couple years of pellet shooting by weight.  I really like dropping a tin of pellets in my pocket and having enough ammo for a couple hours of practice.   But I only shoot .177 and .22, so no heavy, large caliber pellets.   Also, no ear protection required with my AGs.   I'm not much of a fan of heavy recoil these days either.    In the last few years, during which I've gotten pretty serious about AGs, I've found myself more and more disinterested in PBs and their downsides.  But they are still cool.

Much of the above sounds like me. I only have one PB but still dislike the time and the solvent smell of cleaning up (it’s a revolver). The air rifle is quiet enough I use one earplug, only on my shooting side, and even without it the dB level isn’t bad. No recoil...yep. Practicing several times a week is easy, right at home, and I can recover most of the pellets.

I haven’t practiced since two days ago but will likely still get in 3x this week, as usual. It’s just a lot of fun to work on shooting for better accuracy than thinking—always, even at the back of the mind—about self defense aspects.

Crazy rain has stopped for the moment, so maybe soon...
Hello, Pat, and welcome to the GTA Forum.  I normally use hearing aids whenever I am going someplace important [like squirrel hunting].  But both of my hunting rifles are suppressed - so no problem with loudness while shooting.  Cleaning the hunting rifle is a wipe down with an oily cloth.  Quick done!
Hey, send some of that Crazy rain (or any other kind of rain) our way.  This is our dry time of the year.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 13, 2023, 05:15:52 PM
Quote from: WobblyHand on September 13, 2023, 03:15:07 PM
Sadly the only thing I could muster yesterday was going to a Tractor Supply for something totally unrelated and seeing there was a Daisy display with everything out in the open (nothing locked up).  Was in northern Maryland.  They didn't have anything very interesting (to me), but at least they had AG stuff available.
TS seems to be the only place that still has air gun stuff right out in the open.  They are the only place that reliably carries the Daisey line of guns too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on September 13, 2023, 07:52:08 PM
Quote from: WobblyHand on September 13, 2023, 03:15:07 PM
Sadly the only thing I could muster yesterday was going to a Tractor Supply for something totally unrelated and seeing there was a Daisy display with everything out in the open (nothing locked up).  Was in northern Maryland.  They didn't have anything very interesting (to me), but at least they had AG stuff available.
The Pelham, NH TSC has a small ag section, and it's not locked up either.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 13, 2023, 08:11:23 PM
I've been to several TSC stores and I have yet to see any having them locked. They are located very near the front of the stores though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 13, 2023, 08:37:04 PM
 I wen to Tractor supply, got some hydraulic hoses, and motor oil, then saw a bolt action gun grill cleaner  in the closeout section, tossed that in the cart, then looked at the airgun stuff and decided time to go home and play with the ones I have.
 Took the barrel off my Jet1 gave it a polish and open the barrel port about 1.5 mm or so, back together and seems to be a snappier shot cycle, will crony it in a bit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on September 14, 2023, 12:55:53 AM
Hey, bicycleman,

Weather action often moves west to east, so be careful what you wish for! We had a very dry, hot, windy summer, but yesterday got slammed with more than an inch of rainfall. Supposedly up to 1.7” as of this morning.

I did get out for some pellet pumping today, though.  :D  The rain has not resumed...yet. I counted out 311 pellets in the next tin of supposedly 300. The last one gave me an extra 8. Small but pleasant surprises.

Tractor Supply must vary stock depending on location. The one closest to me, about an hour’s drive away, doesn’t sell any pellets at all. I didn’t see any airguns there, either. Walmart is the only pellet vendor (very small selection) in brick and mortar, and they still sell air rifles.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 14, 2023, 11:29:59 AM
Contractors have been in the Plant all week installing equipment.
Yesterday, one of them asked me if I was a "shooter". I let him know I got into Air Guns pretty heavy.
 Much like every other P.B. guy he said "BB Guns?" During the conversation he simply could not grasp they had guns like I was describing.
So today I brought my HW98, Air Arms S400, and the Texan to work to show him not all "Air Guns" are "B.B. Guns".
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on September 14, 2023, 04:08:47 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 14, 2023, 11:29:59 AM
Contractors have been in the Plant all week installing equipment.
Yesterday, one of them asked me if I was a "shooter". I let him know I got into Air Guns pretty heavy.
 Much like every other P.B. guy he said "BB Guns?" During the conversation he simply could not grasp they had guns like I was describing.
So today I brought my HW98, Air Arms S400, and the Texan to work to show him not all "Air Guns" are "B.B. Guns".

 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 14, 2023, 07:37:42 PM
He was "slack jawed" in awe.
;)
My 3rd shift guy is a fan of what we do. Ex Marine sniper and has MANY PB's. When I got there I told him the plans. Showed him what I brought.
Once dawn came he wanted to shoot the HW98... I think we will have  another new member soon. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on September 14, 2023, 08:11:41 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 14, 2023, 07:37:42 PM
He was "slack jawed" in awe.
;)
My 3rd shift guy is a fan of what we do. Ex Marine sniper and has MANY PB's. When I got there I told him the plans. Showed him what I brought.
Once dawn came he wanted to shoot the HW98... I think we will have  another new member soon. ;)

So you put the big ...WOW... on those guys.

Good for you Scott.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on September 14, 2023, 09:32:06 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on September 14, 2023, 04:08:47 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 14, 2023, 11:29:59 AM
Contractors have been in the Plant all week installing equipment.
Yesterday, one of them asked me if I was a "shooter". I let him know I got into Air Guns pretty heavy.
 Much like every other P.B. guy he said "BB Guns?" During the conversation he simply could not grasp they had guns like I was describing.
So today I brought my HW98, Air Arms S400, and the Texan to work to show him not all "Air Guns" are "B.B. Guns".

 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on September 14, 2023, 09:38:59 PM
Spent some time resizing some.22 cal 30 grain BBT cast slugs to.217 in my quest to find what size, .218 or .217 shoot better in my impact.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on September 16, 2023, 09:11:51 PM
Went to a small cartridge and militaria show at my club today.   Lost power in the middle of it which drove out most people.   I had my pocket flashlight so I was able to wonder around and not have to fend off the crowds.   I was hoping to find an interesting air rifle or pistol but I don't believe there was one AG in the entire show.   I did buy a couple flints for my BP "pirate" pistol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 16, 2023, 10:13:55 PM
I went to work and earned money to buy more airgun stuff. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 16, 2023, 10:20:08 PM
Not a dam thing.. I watched football and motor sports all day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on September 17, 2023, 12:02:28 AM
Unboxed Crosman 362 100 year Anniversary, #533, some chrono shots after due diligence...
13.8 FPE with CPUM's
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on September 17, 2023, 11:05:14 AM
Quote from: Methuselah on September 17, 2023, 12:02:28 AM
Unboxed Crosman 362 100 year Anniversary, #533, some chrono shots after due diligence...
13.8 FPE with CPUM's


The Leupold EFR (if that was you in the optics thread a while ago) would like nice atop it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on September 17, 2023, 04:49:58 PM
After pouring hydrogen peroxide down the sink drains to kill them where they live, I went on a Rambo-esqe drain fly killing rampage with the bug assault salt 2.0 loaded with table salt and cinnamon. I think I must have burned through at least a tablespoon of the mixture.

Mods, feel free to remove this post if it's inappropriate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on September 17, 2023, 08:33:33 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on September 17, 2023, 04:49:58 PM
After pouring hydrogen peroxide down the sink drains to kill them where they live, I went on a Rambo-esqe drain fly killing rampage with the bug assault salt 2.0 loaded with table salt and cinnamon. I think I must have burned through at least a tablespoon of the mixture.

Mods, feel free to remove this post if it's inappropriate.

Ha ha ha ha ha that’s awesome. All I did was make bases to mount my spring compressor then pull my Diana 52 Luxus apart. About to install new breech seal and put it back together.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on September 18, 2023, 06:56:42 AM
Quote from: cjtamu on September 17, 2023, 08:33:33 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on September 17, 2023, 04:49:58 PM
After pouring hydrogen peroxide down the sink drains to kill them where they live, I went on a Rambo-esqe drain fly killing rampage with the bug assault salt 2.0 loaded with table salt and cinnamon. I think I must have burned through at least a tablespoon of the mixture.

Mods, feel free to remove this post if it's inappropriate.

Ha ha ha ha ha that’s awesome. All I did was make bases to mount my spring compressor then pull my Diana 52 Luxus apart. About to install new breech seal and put it back together.

Love the 52, but it is, without any doubt on my part, a beast!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 18, 2023, 07:19:05 AM
Yep, I had a 48 in .177. Way too much gun for the return in .177. I felt like I was launching marbles with a Howitzer.
YMMV and that's just fine with me. Imagine what the World would be like if everyone liked the same thing.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on September 18, 2023, 08:34:17 AM
Quote from: avator on September 18, 2023, 07:19:05 AM
Yep, I had a 48 in .177. Way too much gun for the return in .177. I felt like I was launching marbles with a Howitzer.
YMMV and that's just fine with me. Imagine what the World would be like if everyone liked the same thing.  :o

That’s funny. And a good description of why this one is tuned to 12-14 FPE range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 18, 2023, 09:22:45 AM
 Shot some cans behind the shop, with the Jet1 .25 and the Notos.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on September 18, 2023, 11:28:07 PM
Went on a 2 mile Notos Safari after work till sunset.  Added 1 Turkey chick sighting and another fawn sighting to my OnX Map for the USACOE Hunting Area.  Sat for an hour under a tree and survived the last ten minutes of treerats lobbing Chestnut grenades at me without being seen....Just a few more weeks of green leaves then the playing field equalizes...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on September 21, 2023, 02:45:26 PM
I made a spring spacer for my slavia 618.
It's a fun little rifle that I enjoy for it's low power, but the power is a bit too low and it'll often barely fire a pellet if it even leaves the barrel even after replacing the piston and breech seals .I didn't measure but it was around 3/8" or so.
I don't have a chrono to measure but this gave a noticeable increase in cocking effort / power, not a lot but it's noticeable and just enough that it seems to be firing reliably now.
It would have runs of reliable fire before, so time will tell if I've actually resolved the issue.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on September 21, 2023, 03:54:51 PM
Remember that hunt with an air rifle Tuesday when I killed a squirrel?
That squirrel was my lunch today.  After that, a nap had my name written all over it.  (Is it okay to call it a NAP if it lasts 1.5 hours?)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on September 21, 2023, 11:44:27 PM
Cleaned, lubed my IZH46M.   There was a some accumulated dust and animal hairs around the breech.   Not enough to matter but it deserved to be cleaned.   Probably at least 5000 pellets thru the tube since I last ran a patch down the barrel.  Trivial amount of residue there.   Cleanliness is one of the things I love about airguns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: techted on September 22, 2023, 09:43:52 AM
Got OEM spring coil and piston seal replacement from dealer's shop for my Hatsan 125 .22 which I bought 2 weeks ago or so. Rifle came with wrong spring and damaged piston seal from factory. Got them parts for free because it's under warranty.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on September 22, 2023, 04:51:43 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on September 18, 2023, 09:22:45 AM
Shot some cans behind the shop, with the Jet1 .25 and the Notos.

hah, actually which one of those two would you prefer more (if you leave the regulator of the Notos out of the question) ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 22, 2023, 05:17:53 PM
The dogs and I went back in the national forest to the old sand quarry.  They can run and play in the water and I can plink.  I took the Crosman fire and the C362.  They both like 14.3gr Piranhas.  I shot old shotgun hulls at forty yards with both guns.  For accuracy there isn't much to choose between the two but the Fire has a definite edge on power.  It's possible to shoot out to several hundred yards and the white sand shows pellet strikes very clearly.  Even without a Mil dot scope I can hit soda cans at sixty five yards once I get the hold over figured out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on September 22, 2023, 11:34:47 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on September 21, 2023, 03:54:51 PM
Remember that hunt with an air rifle Tuesday when I killed a squirrel?
That squirrel was my lunch today.  After that, a nap had my name written all over it.  (Is it okay to call it a NAP if it lasts 1.5 hours?)
Yes I'm gonna say under 4hrs is not sleep....cheers
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 23, 2023, 09:08:55 AM
Quote from: triggerfest on September 22, 2023, 04:51:43 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on September 18, 2023, 09:22:45 AM
Shot some cans behind the shop, with the Jet1 .25 and the Notos.

hah, actually which one of those two would you prefer more (if you leave the regulator of the Notos out of the question) ?
Notos 1000% Thought the Jet did well on an indoor HOSP this week in the shop at work, just a small dent in the hanging heater where it perched, for Nick to get a shot at it, so there is something to be had with a low power .25.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on September 23, 2023, 11:57:42 AM
Hit the local GS on my way back from the Vet, found 7 older 500 count tins of RWS .22 Superpoints and Super H Points.  Made the deal, left happy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on September 24, 2023, 12:46:11 AM
Shot some bullseye targets and then some cans. Bullseye results were MEH, probably because my eyes were acting up (cataracts).  :(   Can practice went better despite being farther away.

At night I pulled out several kinds of used paper targets that incorporate a fluorescent layer to show shots brightly, and I shone a UV flashlight on them. Yeow. They outright glow like phosphorescent paint. Some targets use multiple colors to indicate rings of accuracy. But best of all was what I thought was just plain white background surrounding a Darkotic “Primal Cuts” zombie. That white background (also an underlying/splat layer in some areas of the zombie) glowed brilliant white when UV light was used. Other shot areas glowed neon green.

It’s making me want to buy a blacklight bulb for the front porch, for some night shooting. I don’t know if the white dot on my front sight would glow, but if it did it should stand out against the dark (nonfluorescent) zombie silhouetted against the white background. As would the shot holes in the zombie.

I know...easily amused.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 24, 2023, 03:05:23 PM
Quote from: airgunaut on September 24, 2023, 12:46:11 AM
Shot some bullseye targets and then some cans. Bullseye results were MEH, probably because my eyes were acting up (cataracts).  :(   Can practice went better despite being farther away.

At night I pulled out several kinds of used paper targets that incorporate a fluorescent layer to show shots brightly, and I shone a UV flashlight on them. Yeow. They outright glow like phosphorescent paint. Some targets use multiple colors to indicate rings of accuracy. But best of all was what I thought was just plain white background surrounding a Darkotic “Primal Cuts” zombie. That white background (also an underlying/splat layer in some areas of the zombie) glowed brilliant white when UV light was used. Other shot areas glowed neon green.

It’s making me want to buy a blacklight bulb for the front porch, for some night shooting. I don’t know if the white dot on my front sight would glow, but if it did it should stand out against the dark (nonfluorescent) zombie silhouetted against the white background. As would the shot holes in the zombie.

I know...easily amused.
I repurposed an old fluorescent ballast with a Black light tube.  It will illuminate my 4'X5' backstop.  Works great with Shoot-n-see targets.  I haven't done it in a while cause those targets are darned expensive!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on September 24, 2023, 04:13:03 PM
Finally got the steenkin’ cocking rod pin back in my Diana 52 Luxus. Re-mounted scope. Went out and fired about 10 test shots. Realized it was 98 degrees and 107 heat index. Came back inside.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on September 24, 2023, 05:30:47 PM
I re-sighted my red dot HW30S and shot a few 25 and 30 yard spinner spoons before emptying a 10 round cylinder with my Crosman .357 at a couple  of coke cans. It was just too hot and muggy to stay out any longer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BanjomanMI76 on September 24, 2023, 06:26:24 PM
I took mt newly acquired T200 MKIII and an HW50S to the range today for two hours. I have put BSA Outlook 3-9x40 AO scopes on both. Got the TX200 hitting the bull finally and like a hammer when I realized I hadn't put the detent down and the scope was creeping back making me look like a rookie. The Weihrauch was no slouch either shooting AA Heavy 10.3 grain pellets.
Can't wait to shoot the TX200 again after re-scoping the rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on September 24, 2023, 07:22:35 PM
Finished rebuilding my introductory 1984 NRA members Daisy 953 today. https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php/topic,210295.0.html (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php/topic,210295.0.html)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 25, 2023, 08:30:57 AM
 Received my LDC adapter for my .22 Huben pistol, installed it yesterday, topped off with a Rocker LDC, fired 3 test shots, and my ears did not ring. Very much like shooting .22 subs with a silencer  8) And my front sights just clear it  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 25, 2023, 05:19:07 PM
Looked at several of them scattered all over the family room... thought I should put them away.... nah.
It's all good.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 25, 2023, 05:57:13 PM
I played around with various moderators for the C362.  Buck Rail, Bodge Works, TKO.  The TKO was the best but I still feel like groups are smaller without a moderator.  Besides, the report of this gun is nothing to compare with the crack from a 1400 and it is certainly shorter without a can on the front.  I shot my resetting spinners at thirty yards with some Crosman Piranhas.  I switched to my .177 cal Crosman Fire shooting CPHP and reset the spinners twice without missing a shot.
So a pretty good day!  Cheap guns shooting cheap ammo.  Gotta love it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 25, 2023, 09:38:03 PM
 Just remembered I need too get some carbon fiber sticky wrap for my Huben  pistol LDC so it matches the air tube  :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 25, 2023, 09:50:28 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on September 25, 2023, 09:38:03 PM
Just remembered I need too get some carbon fiber sticky wrap for my Huben  pistol LDC so it matches the air tube  :)
I gotta admit that faux carbon fiber accent tape from the auto supply is one of my guilty secrets. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: tjk on September 26, 2023, 12:57:41 AM
I cleaned up the shop and set up the airgun surgery work table for tomorrow after work. It has been a bit overdue, but Ive decided to open up the HW57 and calm the Vortek beast within!! Got the table covered with an old bath towel, the gun rest ready to hold the stock, and the compressor along with surgical tools laid out. In short, going to perform a thorough cleaning and inspection, a coil clip, and set the tophat to the lowest vortex position . At the present she loves JSB heavies (.22), and anything less runs her HOT, but I don't feel like I want to keep feeding her this diet!$!$!,...And I love shooting heavy pellets too, yet when I bought this rifle, it was to fill in the low to mid powered .22 UL niché I originally wanted. High 13 to 14 fpe is just too much for this gun. 10 to 11'ish fee would be ideal IMO. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on September 26, 2023, 09:31:58 PM
Thanks to Lowe's and Dash #33 o-rings the AEA30Challenger with Huma regulator has been re-assembled, re filled and ready for test firing again.  Let's see if this o-ring will glide in the air tube for more than 200 rounds this time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 26, 2023, 11:20:20 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2023, 10:14:49 PM
Stuck a Buck Rail moderator on the C362.  Yep it works.  Noticeably quieter. ;D
Did the same thing to my C362 and I was so impressed with it that I got a Buck Rail moderator for my 2240 as well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 27, 2023, 12:34:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 26, 2023, 11:20:20 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2023, 10:14:49 PM
Stuck a Buck Rail moderator on the C362.  Yep it works.  Noticeably quieter. ;D
Did the same thing to my C362 and I was so impressed with it that I got a Buck Rail moderator for my 2240 as well.
The one I received definitely silences the gun but even after boring the moderator out twice the gun won't shoot accurately with the moderator fitted. :(

This is the first Buck Rail product that has disappointed me. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on September 27, 2023, 05:41:31 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 27, 2023, 12:34:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 26, 2023, 11:20:20 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2023, 10:14:49 PM
Stuck a Buck Rail moderator on the C362.  Yep it works.  Noticeably quieter. ;D
Did the same thing to my C362 and I was so impressed with it that I got a Buck Rail moderator for my 2240 as well.
The one I received definitely silences the gun but even after boring the moderator out twice the gun won't shoot accurately with the moderator fitted. :(

This is the first Buck Rail product that has disappointed me. :P
I would send it back. They will replace it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on September 27, 2023, 08:23:56 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 27, 2023, 05:41:31 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 27, 2023, 12:34:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 26, 2023, 11:20:20 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2023, 10:14:49 PM
Stuck a Buck Rail moderator on the C362.  Yep it works.  Noticeably quieter. ;D
Did the same thing to my C362 and I was so impressed with it that I got a Buck Rail moderator for my 2240 as well.
The one I received definitely silences the gun but even after boring the moderator out twice the gun won't shoot accurately with the moderator fitted. :(

This is the first Buck Rail product that has disappointed me. :P
I would send it back. They will replace it.
I’ve already bored it out with a drill bit a couple of times. Didn’t think it would be ethical to send it back after that. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on September 27, 2023, 11:12:31 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 27, 2023, 08:23:56 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 27, 2023, 05:41:31 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on September 27, 2023, 12:34:31 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on September 26, 2023, 11:20:20 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on May 02, 2023, 10:14:49 PM
Stuck a Buck Rail moderator on the C362.  Yep it works.  Noticeably quieter. ;D
Did the same thing to my C362 and I was so impressed with it that I got a Buck Rail moderator for my 2240 as well.
The one I received definitely silences the gun but even after boring the moderator out twice the gun won't shoot accurately with the moderator fitted. :(

This is the first Buck Rail product that has disappointed me. :P
I would send it back. They will replace it.
I’ve already bored it out with a drill bit a couple of times. Didn’t think it would be ethical to send it back after that.

I’d shoot him an email and explain. I bet he’ll take care of you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on September 28, 2023, 02:18:43 PM
Shooting the 11.8 fpe k98 springer. Great shooting since lowering power and lubing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on September 28, 2023, 03:41:54 PM
I replaced the pump cup in a newly acquired Crosman Model 1 that I received today.
Now, it goes "BANG!!"
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on September 28, 2023, 04:28:40 PM
Took the sight off my 1377 and drilled out the peep with a 5/32" bit, gotta re-blue it before I know how it does.

Found some 1" pipe to make a pusher out of to disassemble my Beeman 0035 so I can replace the seal. I'm going to ask our machinist at work to make three and if I got dimensions right I'll have two extra to put on pay it forward (That Beeman is likely made by Norica, and there are many models this tool should work on).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on September 30, 2023, 09:06:53 AM
 Wrapped a Rocker LDC in Carbon fiber vinyl to match the air tube on  the Huben GK1  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 30, 2023, 09:38:58 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on September 30, 2023, 09:06:53 AM
Wrapped a Rocker LDC in Carbon fiber vinyl to match the air tube on  the Huben GK1  8)

"Pics or it didn't happen"
 ;)

My Rocker LDC came CF wrapped  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on September 30, 2023, 11:17:13 AM
During the course of cleaning up my mess from the Red Shed lean to demanded requested by Betty Lou, I reset my pellet trap/backstop. That took care of 75% of the mess. Just goes to prove, one girl's mess is another man's treasure.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Teep on September 30, 2023, 12:33:07 PM
I think I need to start a new bottle.  (https://i.imgur.com/5wkpyEk.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on September 30, 2023, 03:31:53 PM
Quote from: Teep on September 30, 2023, 12:33:07 PM
I think I need to start a new bottle.  (https://i.imgur.com/5wkpyEk.jpg)

Why?   Is that one leaking?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 01, 2023, 08:08:08 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on September 30, 2023, 03:31:53 PM
Quote from: Teep on September 30, 2023, 12:33:07 PM
I think I need to start a new bottle.  (https://i.imgur.com/5wkpyEk.jpg)

Why?   Is that one leaking?

That one is just getting broke in. Lots of little tips to shoot off.

Started rounding up the air gun hunting stuff. One tripod is finally gun ready for squirrel season. I had a tall camera tripod I bought for that purpose and it need a rest put on it. A piece of pvc bent, screw with lock nut, pool noodle, and TSC camo horse leg wrap to finish it. Now I can shoot straight up without the crosshairs going all over the place. No, I am not drunk or drink to much caffeinated drinks either. I was using a tall bipod and it's okay for near horizontal shooting, it's the neck breaking shots that became a problem, especially with a gun that has a thumb hold stock on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on October 01, 2023, 08:30:52 PM
Put away the Taipan and the compressor
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on October 01, 2023, 09:05:47 PM
Shaved down the 3D printed barrel band/front sight for Harley (aka 2240 Stubby).  Shooting MOS at 5-7 yards off hand through the WGS Ghost RIng.  I love the sight picture.  Thinking about giving my coworker a lower height (also without the post and hole for fiber) for a Beta 3D print.  I will need to make a Kydex so I can carry Harley on my hip during Bow Season.  I emptied the cart dancing pine cones at 7-10 yards.
I also plan to carry Harley during PB season for any small game I cross.
Researched the Georgia regulations and I have one week in October (during primitive firearms) to use the AEA .30 caliber for some small deer.  Thinking about taking three days off work.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on October 03, 2023, 11:29:59 PM
Finally opened up the Notos and got the trigger close to how I like it.  One of the cover screws had almost backed out,which allowed the gun to fire with the safety on. Not good.  All tidy now, but I think I fiddled with the fps screw so will need to sight in again.  The Allen screw that adjusts tension was out  causing trouble getting fully cocked and feeling "wobbly."  That's all tight as well now.  One of the hand-grip screws was also loose which was annoying me to feel play in the hand grip.  In fairness to Umarex that could be due to whatever tension the one-point sling and 8 miles a week has been doing...Put her on the GX compressor and she's all ready for our next woods walk :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 04, 2023, 10:39:29 AM
Discovered that the Notos started to loss air Monday evening. Been messing with it the last couple of days to solve the issue.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on October 04, 2023, 10:41:28 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 04, 2023, 10:39:29 AM
Discovered that the Notos started to loss air Monday evening. Been messing with it the last couple of days to solve the issue.

Where’s the sledgehammer?  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 04, 2023, 10:53:41 AM
Quote from: cjtamu on October 04, 2023, 10:41:28 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 04, 2023, 10:39:29 AM
Discovered that the Notos started to loss air Monday evening. Been messing with it the last couple of days to solve the issue.

Where’s the sledgehammer?  ;D
Lol
Come on, now! I'm sure it's nothing duct tape won't fix.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 04, 2023, 11:02:53 PM
Spruced up my 30 meter range a bit. Put the prairie dog and squirrels back out, too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 05, 2023, 06:18:27 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 04, 2023, 11:02:53 PM
Spruced up my 30 meter range a bit. Put the prairie dog and squirrels back out, too.

And I did a bit more earlier today… added a couple spinner targets and relocated the right side squirrel from the ground stake to the side of the tree:
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 05, 2023, 06:50:03 PM
I logged on to this forum and by my mere presence raised the general tone around here by several notches.

Y'all didn't even notice. ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 05, 2023, 07:26:33 PM
I nailed an old omelet pan to a tree in my back yard.   It was too easy to hit.    I'll have to move it to a further out tree.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 06, 2023, 07:49:34 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on October 05, 2023, 07:26:33 PM
I nailed an old omelet pan to a tree in my back yard.   It was too easy to hit.    I'll have to move it to a further out tree.

I have a few of those, too. The small square ones I got from Dollar General cheap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 06, 2023, 08:23:20 AM
I got a few of them too... just need to paint them and hang them up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on October 06, 2023, 01:23:22 PM
I have been figgering out the jigsaw puzzle that is the Quattro trigger andoddball safety of a Hatsan Dominator
that I received in pieces........
I think the only thing I didn't receive in the bag is an E-clip.... might ahve one the coffect size.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 06, 2023, 05:39:36 PM
Pretty posh group here with their custom painted frying pan targets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 06, 2023, 07:04:51 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on October 06, 2023, 05:39:36 PM
Pretty posh group here with their custom painted frying pan targets.
I got a bunch of cast iron skillets including some small ones but I have found that I prefer smaller spinners (1.25") when I shoot metal targets.  I hardly shoot at my larger spinners (5") so I can't imagine I'd shoot at a 10" or 12" skillet often.

Oh yeah.  I hate re-painting targets.  That probably contributes to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 06, 2023, 07:31:45 PM
Riflemen!   A lot of targets are just too easy for those guys.   As soon as "one hole accuracy" or "so accurate it's boring" becomes a problem, all you have to do is shoot a pistol offhand and the problem is gone.   And when you're old and shaky with bad eyes, every target is hard to hit, except for that omelet pan.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on October 06, 2023, 08:28:04 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 05, 2023, 06:18:27 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 04, 2023, 11:02:53 PM
Spruced up my 30 meter range a bit. Put the prairie dog and squirrels back out, too.

And I did a bit more earlier today… added a couple spinner targets and relocated the right side squirrel from the ground stake to the side of the tree:

Looking good John.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 06, 2023, 09:15:02 PM
There is something to be said for the sound of .25 40fpe pellets hitting a hanging cast iron skillet at 40 yds that is like music to my ears.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 07, 2023, 09:23:25 AM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on October 06, 2023, 08:28:04 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 05, 2023, 06:18:27 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 04, 2023, 11:02:53 PM
Spruced up my 30 meter range a bit. Put the prairie dog and squirrels back out, too.

And I did a bit more earlier today… added a couple spinner targets and relocated the right side squirrel from the ground stake to the side of the tree:

Looking good John.

Thanks Dan! We’ve been doing a lot of rearranging around here. I had to take a couple trees down near the 30 meter targets. I need to set my further distance target boxes back out. I have a couple more trees that are barely standing up, precariously, along my 100 meter range that I need to take down after the leaves fall.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 07, 2023, 09:31:48 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on October 06, 2023, 07:31:45 PM
Riflemen!   A lot of targets are just too easy for those guys.   As soon as "one hole accuracy" or "so accurate it's boring" becomes a problem, all you have to do is shoot a pistol offhand and the problem is gone.   And when you're old and shaky with bad eyes, every target is hard to hit, except for that omelet pan.

I mostly shoot rifles, but I do use the BB pistols at the fry-pan targets, too. Of course, the BBs fly back at me, sometimes. I wear eye protection when I do. And, typically, I hang them at bench level for rifle shooting, so usually the BBs bounce back toward the ground. I leave the fry-pans outside and the rust helps identify hits, even if I don’t repaint them. Those smaller pans are only 4”-6”, they’d work for you guys shooting 40-60 yards. If you let them rust, you don’t even need to paint them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on October 07, 2023, 11:37:39 PM
Productive day.  Re-adjusted the Notos Hammer Spring screw.  Never got over 20fpe so I dialed back to a 2-3fps SD with a more efficient air use and still at 19.5fpe using Apollo18s.  Then put the rear stock back on and zeroed the scope as best I could in the rear yard range.  Since I ordered the 18gr Apollo Hunters She should be all set for woods walking once I tag out the 30cal Challenger.  I renewed the  he AEA Challenger fill probe o-ring.  I put a 2'x4' piece of plywood over two file cabinets to make a desk/gunsmithing bench for the man cave.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on October 08, 2023, 09:07:48 AM
I have never been happy with the hard plastic butt pad that came on my Diana D34. You couldn't lean it up against a wall, bench or anything because it will slip and fall.  I have been searching for a rubber recoil pad that was the same thickness as the original for a long time. I found one on Amazon that was perfect. The distance between the two mounting screws were different.  Yesterday I drilled out the original screw holes with a 1/2" Forstner bit and glued in two dowels in the holes.  This morning I cut the dowels flush with the base of the stock with a Japanese flush cut saw.  This morning I used a bench belt sander (220 grit and 400 grit belts) to grind the Pachmayr RP200 recoil pad to fit my stock. It turned out perfect.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on October 08, 2023, 01:38:10 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on October 08, 2023, 09:07:48 AM
I have never been happy with the hard plastic butt pad that came on my Diana D34. You couldn't lean it up against a wall, bench or anything because it will slip and fall.  I have been searching for a rubber recoil pad that was the same thickness as the original for a long time. I found one on Amazon that was perfect. The distance between the two mounting screws were different.  Yesterday I drilled out the original screw holes with a 1/2" Forstner bit and glued in two dowels in the holes.  This morning I cut the dowels flush with the base of the stock with a Japanese flush cut saw.  This morning I used a bench belt sander (220 grit and 400 grit belts) to grind the Pachmayr RP200 recoil pad to fit my stock. It turned out perfect.

Nice job, Dan! Looks factory/custom!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 08, 2023, 01:52:32 PM
Got out to the Red Shed at around 8:00am and backed the Rancher out of the lean to. Opened the roll up door and aired up the Beeman 1358 with the GX CS3 compressor. I loaded 3 mags of my cast 217-24-RF Magnum pellets while the gun was filling to 3k. Once filled I went and hung some shoot n see stickers at the pellet trap.
I turned on the recorded Xfinity race at the Roval and settled in behind the shooting table. That gun is dead on the money through 3 10 round mags at 25 yds.
Betty Lou called me in for fried taters, bacon, eggs and toast shortly after. I paused the race and went in to eat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on October 08, 2023, 01:58:01 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on October 08, 2023, 01:38:10 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on October 08, 2023, 09:07:48 AM
I have never been happy with the hard plastic butt pad that came on my Diana D34. You couldn't lean it up against a wall, bench or anything because it will slip and fall.  I have been searching for a rubber recoil pad that was the same thickness as the original for a long time. I found one on Amazon that was perfect. The distance between the two mounting screws were different.  Yesterday I drilled out the original screw holes with a 1/2" Forstner bit and glued in two dowels in the holes.  This morning I cut the dowels flush with the base of the stock with a Japanese flush cut saw.  This morning I used a bench belt sander (220 grit and 400 grit belts) to grind the Pachmayr RP200 recoil pad to fit my stock. It turned out perfect.

Nice job, Dan! Looks factory/custom!!!

Thanks John, it was my first so I watched a ton of videos on YouTube before I tried it. I was very cautious and processed very slowly.  I am very pleased.  It didn't change the LOP at all.

Sadly Amazon says it currently not available.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KOOR9Q/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KOOR9Q/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on October 08, 2023, 02:28:00 PM
No tinkering for me, at least not yet. I wish I could do the kinds of things many of you are so comfortable working on.

Nonshooting but airgun-related stuff from yesterday:  I poured out two tins of pellets (RWS Superdome 8.3 gr and RWS R10 7.0 gr) onto clean paper towels, checked each pellet for obvious defects or flakes of “swarf”, and counted them back into their respective tins. BO-RING! The RWS pellets have been pretty clean, especially the R10 versions. I did toss out two Superdomes because their skirt edges had a tiny bit missing. I probably should have kept them to shoot and compare—if the diff would even be noticeable.

I will not be one of the head-measurers or pellet-weigher-and-sorters, but this level of checking isn’t too much work.

And I did also shoot the new P3 yesterday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 08, 2023, 05:49:41 PM
I flushed my new gx cs4 compressor and filled it with 50/50 dex cool. Then I filled my 30 cal bottle armada and then topped off my 9 l bottle from 3300-4300 all in an hour and seven minutes. Very happy to have an air source again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 08, 2023, 08:51:51 PM
Broke out the Hercules bully .45 and rattled the AR500 plate inside my slug trap. First time shooting it and very please with accuracy. The only complaint I have with it is the magazine indexing on it, you'd think by now Hatsan would have gotten that ironed out. The trigger needs a little work as well other than that the gun meets my expectations for the caliber it is.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 09, 2023, 02:16:45 AM
Worked some more on my design for a seven barreled PCP Ribauldequin.  .50 caliber with 26 inch barrels.  Each barrel accepts 24 .50 caliber round balls and is muzzle loaded.  24 transfer ports arranged in a spiral around each barrel correspond to the spacing between each ball.   The barrels are encased in a shroud and a special sleeve valve fits tightly between the barrel and shroud and slides from muzzle toward the breech.  The space between the shroud and the barrel at the muzzle end is pressurized to about 3 bar when the trigger is pulled  This pressure pushes the sleeve valve toward the breach and it uncovers the first transfer port.  High pressure air from the shroud passes through the port and into the barrel between the first two projectiles.  The first ball passes through 14" of rifled barrel.  Movement of the sleeve valve is regulated by a coil spring that pushes it toward the muzzle and spiral grooves cut in the inside of the shroud that rotate the sleeve as it moves toward the breech.  As the sleeve slides down the barrel it rotates to close the last transfer port and open the next one.
The barrels are arranged in a cluster of six around a central barrel and fire in salvos of seven balls each.  If the trigger is held back the gun will continue to fire until empty.   Total weight for 168 fifty caliber pure lead balls is 30,072 grains  The weight of each salvo is approximately 1,253 grains.  Target velocity is 500 feet per second.  This will be a big bottle gun.  It will be mounted on a tripod and run off a scuba tank.  Probably never build it but it's fun to speculate about. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 09, 2023, 06:54:19 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 09, 2023, 02:16:45 AM
Worked some more on my design for a seven barreled PCP Ribauldequin.  .50 caliber with 26 inch barrels.  Each barrel accepts 24 .50 caliber round balls and is muzzle loaded.  24 transfer ports arranged in a spiral around each barrel correspond to the spacing between each ball.   The barrels are encased in a shroud and a special sleeve valve fits tightly between the barrel and shroud and slides from muzzle toward the breech.  The space between the shroud and the barrel at the muzzle end is pressurized to about 3 bar when the trigger is pulled  This pressure pushes the sleeve valve toward the breach and it uncovers the first transfer port.  High pressure air from the shroud passes through the port and into the barrel between the first two projectiles.  The first ball passes through 14" of rifled barrel.  Movement of the sleeve valve is regulated by a coil spring that pushes it toward the muzzle and spiral grooves cut in the inside of the shroud that rotate the sleeve as it moves toward the breech.  As the sleeve slides down the barrel it rotates to close the last transfer port and open the next one.
The barrels are arranged in a cluster of six around a central barrel and fire in salvos of seven balls each.  If the trigger is held back the gun will continue to fire until empty.   Total weight for 168 fifty caliber pure lead balls is 30,072 grains  The weight of each salvo is approximately 1,253 grains.  Target velocity is 500 feet per second.  This will be a big bottle gun.  It will be mounted on a tripod and run off a scuba tank.  Probably never build it but it's fun to speculate about. :P
Will it have a folding stock so it can fit in a backpack?   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 09, 2023, 10:26:10 AM
Wrong number of barrels for a target gun.   Sounds more like a backyard plinker or it might be adequate for squirrels.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 09, 2023, 10:57:11 AM
I was thinking about replica air guns and the thought occured that it would be interesting to design an air powered Ribauldequin (organ gun) and that it would be cool to incorporate Forsyth's stacked projectile configuration for even more fire power.  The basic Ribauldequin design is pretty straight forward.  Just lots of barrels.  Figuring out how to get it to shoot multiple stacked projectiles from each barrel was the fun part.  New idea.  Since coil springs twist as they are compressed attach the sleeve valve firmly to the spring so it rotates with the spring as it compresses, eliminating the need for grooves to rotate the sleeve.

Absolutely no practical application for the thing.  Just a mental exercise in design.  But you could use it to soften up an area before you hunt it.  Of course mortars would be better for that. . . . . .  Hmmmm . . . . . 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 09, 2023, 09:08:22 PM
Sighted in a scope on my challenger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on October 09, 2023, 09:21:24 PM
Quote from: bear air on October 09, 2023, 09:08:22 PM
Sighted in a scope on my challenger.
Carried the 30cal Challenger on my last woods walk.  Hope to see what it can do soon.  Best of luck with yours.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 09, 2023, 09:22:46 PM
Took the window ac unit out of the window on the opposing wall from the roll up door. Then I moved a shooting table into position and set up a 30+ yd range on that side of the Red Shed. Getting ready for the cooler weather. With this setup I can use the propane wall heater unit and not open the 7' roll up door.
Next spring I will mount the ac in a different opening and I can shoot out this window with the ac on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 10, 2023, 01:24:12 PM
Ok so, a couple months ago I put this 4' x 4' pellet trap together. A couple days ago I decided to move it. There were alot of leaves and paper scraps in it so I grabbed out what I could by hand. Then I dumped the rest in a bucket of water and scooped out what floated. Then I dumped what didn't float into a screen basket and let it dry for several days.
Today I took the new PID and plugged the hot plate into it and put the pan on the hot plate with no probe. I stirred the mix until the lead melted into a nice shiny gravy and scooped the junk off the top of it. Then I added a table spoon of sawdust and stirred that in. I spooned it off again and poured it into my cast iron corn cob mold. I got 4 nice corn cob ingots out of it. That's more than enough for 3 tins or so of .25 pellets. I still have 2 more smaller traps I could have cleaned out but I'll save those for next time.
When I add those ingots to my pot, I add another pinch of saw dust and a pinky nail ball of beeswax, stir it around and scoop it off before I cast pellets.
BTW... I run my pot at 675f and preheat the mold to 300f - 350f. I ladle pour.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on October 10, 2023, 05:01:44 PM
I resealed the Vortex 3 gas ram in a .25 Hatsan Edge.
I'm getting better at it...I only had to disassemble 1-1/2 times to get it right.
Thar pesky sear was not in the correct position and I had to loosen  the trigger assy to
slide back to move the sear into its correct orientation.
Cocks...shoots....SCORE !!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 10, 2023, 05:08:40 PM
I remember those triggers. I cut a slim hunk of soda bottle to slide in there and hold the sear while I moved the trigger group in.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 11, 2023, 11:57:09 AM
Cleaning and organizing casting corner this morning inspired me to fire it up and cast some pellets.
On my 4th pour I found the hole in my glove with the sprue plate. Right on the end of a finger.
Ok, time for new gloves.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on October 12, 2023, 09:24:32 PM
Another 2.2 mile hike with the Challenger.  Lots of data on my ONx and of course tons of deer on the way out of the Hunting Area on public roads....Adjusted one camera and picked up a ton of tracks in the soft shore now that USACOE has lowered the lake for the winter....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 12, 2023, 10:31:01 PM
Finished painting my new target system. Painted all the silhouette animals yellow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 13, 2023, 01:54:23 PM
I messed around in the gun room a little this morning and came to the conclusion there wasn't anything to do in there so I worked on cleaning some el cheapo inline fill whip filters and put new orings in connectors. Then I topped off my tank to 300 bar. I'm thinking about dumping the air in it. The yh was making stinky oily smelling air before it crapped out. So I'm thinking the big tank needs cleaned out after seeing what was going on in those filters.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 13, 2023, 11:08:56 PM
Using a silver Sharpie and white paint marker, I marked an empty indicator on my Notos magazine.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: WobblyHand on October 13, 2023, 11:31:42 PM
I totally disassembled my PP700SA and installed a Huma regulator.  Put it all back together again and pumped it up.  I'll wait a day or so to see if I have a leak.  So far it seems to be holding.

Also made a test male piece with M8x1 threads on my lathe.  Need that to check my work when I make a moderator adapter.  I flubbed the test piece though.  Misread the M8x1 thread specs and went too deep.  Loose as a goose on the barrel nut.  Oops.  No worries, I'll make another one. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 14, 2023, 01:18:55 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 13, 2023, 11:08:56 PM
Using a silver Sharpie and white paint marker, I marked an empty indicator on my Notos magazine.
Nice thing about CARM they stop on MT ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 14, 2023, 09:27:45 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on October 14, 2023, 01:18:55 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 13, 2023, 11:08:56 PM
Using a silver Sharpie and white paint marker, I marked an empty indicator on my Notos magazine.
Nice thing about CARM they stop on MT ;)
MT?.....empty?

The CARM is nice and all, but I just can't justify paying $40, when the stock mag works absolutely fine for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 14, 2023, 09:29:55 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 14, 2023, 09:27:45 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on October 14, 2023, 01:18:55 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 13, 2023, 11:08:56 PM
Using a silver Sharpie and white paint marker, I marked an empty indicator on my Notos magazine.
Nice thing about CARM they stop on MT ;)
MT?.....empty?

The CARM is nice and all, but I just can't justify paying $40, when the stock mag works absolutely fine for me.
I certainly get that... that's kinda how I look at this entire hobby.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 14, 2023, 10:18:37 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on October 14, 2023, 01:18:55 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 13, 2023, 11:08:56 PM
Using a silver Sharpie and white paint marker, I marked an empty indicator on my Notos magazine.
Nice thing about CARM they stop on MT ;)
Forgot to mention, that I, now, also know when I'm on my last pellet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rogerlj on October 14, 2023, 01:00:29 PM
It was actually a couple days ago, but happy with the results. I machined an adapter to mount my new DonnyFL Ryu on my Huben GK1 and modified a holster to fit it. The holster fits the GK1 nicely with a red dot and moderator. Without the moderator it is all concealed in my coat. Not sure that I’ll ever shoot it without it though so the holster needed to accept it mounted.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 14, 2023, 09:33:58 PM
Picked up another metal ammo can from Walmart today. Needed to upsize the .457 so-so ammo can. I'll use the smaller plastic one to house the 50 cal so-so ammo.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on October 15, 2023, 09:48:32 AM
Fixed this issue. Holy cow. Put half dozen pellets through it last night, felt right. Chrono today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: tjk on October 15, 2023, 04:16:38 PM
Old Santa Rosa Beeman R1 .177 conversion with .22K HW80 Barrel from TW Chambers. Reworked my new .177 HW35E. The cocking arm end needed a bit more smoothing and polishing. Just gotta break her in for a while and let the mechanics blend in some more. Otherwise it's been a nice quiet Sunday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on October 15, 2023, 07:48:25 PM
Ordered some more pellets, plus a cleaning kit and silicone oil.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lefteyeshot on October 15, 2023, 09:15:30 PM
Went to fun shoot yesterday and today in cross, S.C. at Ole Tom Cat's place. Good stuff, good shooting and good company.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brianlgarrett@live.com on October 16, 2023, 09:30:26 AM
So I stripped down my Umarex Airem 2 (apparently also known as a Ruger Airhawk Elite 2 in some places)
Reason being i have been struggling to zero in my scope, with some really erratic flyers, from as little as 5 meters away from target  >:(

I'm not sure how this has happened, whether i got it like this or it happened due to something I did but being from South Africa I am really struggling to find a spare seal..

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: brianlgarrett@live.com on October 16, 2023, 09:32:00 AM
another pic
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 16, 2023, 03:35:12 PM
Quote from: brianlgarrett@live.com on October 16, 2023, 09:30:26 AM
So I stripped down my Umarex Airem 2 (apparently also known as a Ruger Airhawk Elite 2 in some places)
Reason being i have been struggling to zero in my scope, with some really erratic flyers, from as little as 5 meters away from target  >:(

I'm not sure how this has happened, whether i got it like this or it happened due to something I did but being from South Africa I am really struggling to find a spare seal..
Unfortunately, even in the USA, Umarex won't sell parts. Even if it's under warranty, you have to send, at your expense, them your entire gun to get a simple part replaced.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 16, 2023, 04:32:38 PM
The Ruger Air Hawk Elite II is a Diana 34 clone and it should accept a stock D34 piston seal.  I have resealed a spring powered Ruger Air hawk using a Maccari D34 replacement seal.  I did not reseal my AHEII but passed it onto Ronno6.  He might chime in about his experiences?

I fine tuned the  scope mounting on a couple of rifles I intend to hunt with this year.  I have a terrible problem with scope cant.  I can never seem to eliminate the slightest bit of cant while mounting scopes.  Today I spent a long session with the sawed off Crosman Fire and the C362 getting the scopes perfectly adjusted.  Then I zeroed both guns with Crosman Piranhas at thirty five yards.

I'm headed back to the fish ponds right now with a bucket of catfish bait but I'll have one or the other of these guns with me in case any small tasty critters make an appearance.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: caudie on October 16, 2023, 05:36:18 PM
The Ruger Airhawk Elite II is not a 34 clone.  Completely difference rifle.  The Ruger Airhawk, Ruger Blackhawk, and Ruger Blackhawk Elite are 34 clones.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BenjiHunter on October 16, 2023, 05:49:22 PM
I opened my Webley Tracker and made a spring guide. Put it in and shot a few shots.
Smooth as silke.😁
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 16, 2023, 07:04:02 PM
Quote from: caudie on October 16, 2023, 05:36:18 PM
The Ruger Airhawk Elite II is not a 34 clone.  Completely difference rifle.  The Ruger Airhawk, Ruger Blackhawk, and Ruger Blackhawk Elite are 34 clones.
You're right.  My bad.  It's a b19/Gamo clone.  I had a brain phart on that one.  Still, shouldn't be a problem.  B19  seals are available.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 17, 2023, 06:17:47 AM
Quote from: BenjiHunter on October 16, 2023, 05:49:22 PM
I opened my Webley Tracker and made a spring guide. Put it in and shot a few shots.
Smooth as silke.😁
Wow, welcome back, Stefan aka rat sniper!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BenjiHunter on October 17, 2023, 08:35:53 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 17, 2023, 06:17:47 AM
Quote from: BenjiHunter on October 16, 2023, 05:49:22 PM
I opened my Webley Tracker and made a spring guide. Put it in and shot a few shots.
Smooth as silke.😁
Wow, welcome back, Stefan aka rat sniper!
Thank you.👍 I'm glad to be back.😀
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 17, 2023, 08:57:30 AM
Quote from: BenjiHunter on October 17, 2023, 08:35:53 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 17, 2023, 06:17:47 AM
Quote from: BenjiHunter on October 16, 2023, 05:49:22 PM
I opened my Webley Tracker and made a spring guide. Put it in and shot a few shots.
Smooth as silke.😁
Wow, welcome back, Stefan aka rat sniper!
Thank you.👍 I'm glad to be back.😀
I don't get over to the hunting gate much these days. Are you still waging war against those dirty rats?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: BenjiHunter on October 17, 2023, 09:04:58 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 17, 2023, 08:57:30 AM
Quote from: BenjiHunter on October 17, 2023, 08:35:53 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 17, 2023, 06:17:47 AM
Quote from: BenjiHunter on October 16, 2023, 05:49:22 PM
I opened my Webley Tracker and made a spring guide. Put it in and shot a few shots.
Smooth as silke.😁
Wow, welcome back, Stefan aka rat sniper!
Thank you.👍 I'm glad to be back.😀
I don't get over to the hunting gate much these days. Are you still waging war against those dirty rats?
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Quote from: Xraycer on October 17, 2023, 08:57:30 AM
Quote from: BenjiHunter on October 17, 2023, 08:35:53 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 17, 2023, 06:17:47 AM
Quote from: BenjiHunter on October 16, 2023, 05:49:22 PM
I opened my Webley Tracker and made a spring guide. Put it in and shot a few shots.
Smooth as silke.😁
Wow, welcome back, Stefan aka rat sniper!
Thank you.👍 I'm glad to be back.😀
I don't get over to the hunting gate much these days. Are you still waging war against those dirty rats?
Of course. We don't have any roof rats here in Sweden, so I going after brown rats. They are harder to spot, so it's a challenge.😉
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 17, 2023, 08:00:21 PM
Opened up my 50yd range, what jungle to clean up. It doesn't take long for vegetation to get out of control around here. With that done, I can work on tuning the Hercules, show some love for the a Hammer. The weather is nice now to where I can spend more time with my air guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 17, 2023, 09:56:43 PM
I got serious with a drill bit and a chainsaw file and did some modifications to my Buck Rail 2240 moderator.  I've mounted this one on my C362 but despite boring it out twice it's still clipping pellets.  So I got pretty agro with the drill bit and the file.  Accuracy has returned but it ain't exactly "mouse fart" quiet anymore.  More of a belligerent Hamster flatus.  Still, it's quieter than stock and it just flat looks cooler. ;D   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on October 17, 2023, 11:11:06 PM
A few days ago I got tired of thinking I should repurpose a bunch of empty pellet tins. Got down to brass tacks, or, rather, no tacks or tools needed. This simple pellet trap contains five tins (RWS) inside a soup can, Campbell Chunky size can, IIRC.

Ten layers of pellet tin plus the bottom of the soup can as trappers.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 18, 2023, 08:42:02 AM
Quote from: airgunaut on October 17, 2023, 11:11:06 PM
A few days ago I got tired of thinking I should repurpose a bunch of empty pellet tins. Got down to brass tacks, or, rather, no tacks or tools needed. This simple pellet trap contains five tins (RWS) inside a soup can, Campbell Chunky size can, IIRC.

Ten layers of pellet tin plus the bottom of the soup can as trappers.



 I have filed cans with duct seal putty to make them bullet proof :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on October 18, 2023, 02:51:17 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on October 18, 2023, 08:42:02 AM
Quote from: airgunaut on October 17, 2023, 11:11:06 PM
A few days ago I got tired of thinking I should repurpose a bunch of empty pellet tins. Got down to brass tacks, or, rather, no tacks or tools needed. This simple pellet trap contains five tins (RWS) inside a soup can, Campbell Chunky size can, IIRC.

Ten layers of pellet tin plus the bottom of the soup can as trappers.



 I have filed cans with duct seal putty to make them bullet proof :)

B-b-b-ut I like the sound of the hit! And the rattling pellets inside!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 18, 2023, 08:11:34 PM
I had some time this morning before work so I cleaned my m50 barrel. I also did the slightest polish too. I did notice at the muzzle end it was rather dull. I had to race out of here because I spent 30 mins working on it, only seemed like ten lol. I will have to get a better light and investigate further.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on October 18, 2023, 11:48:41 PM
Nothing! 

We drove over to Dallas and spent the night prior to Marjo's flight to Tampa tomorrow.  She' gonna' visit her son and DIL and look around for an affordable old folk's home.  I told her not to spend too much time in one that doesn't have a shootin' range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on October 19, 2023, 12:11:27 AM
Planning to do a better sight adjustment on the P3, benched, I carefully set a mark in line with the groove between concrete driveway panels, out at 33’. Even used a compass bearing to make sure it stayed true to the line all the way. Spray paint in the gravel marked the cross.

The wind, which had already been moderately strong, got stronger and didn’t let up until right after sunset.

Disgusted, I resigned myself to a short session of kneeling and standing offhand plinking at cans. The benched shooting at paper targets will have to wait until there’s a longer stretch of fairly calm conditions in daylight.

The gun seems to like RWS Superdomes well enough even though they’re heavier than the 7.0 gr wadcutters. Good to know that, because I have a lot of those for the 880, which also likes them. So at least that little bit of time was useful to learn something.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 19, 2023, 08:47:08 AM
Quote from: Oldgringo on October 18, 2023, 11:48:41 PM
Nothing! 

We drove over to Dallas and spent the night prior to Marjo's flight to Tampa tomorrow.  She' gonna' visit her son and DIL and look around for an affordable old folk's home.  I told her not to spend too much time in one that doesn't have a shootin' range.
I would think that was mandatory in TX, like a tavern is a requirement here in WI ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 19, 2023, 10:50:20 AM
Quote from: Oldgringo on October 18, 2023, 11:48:41 PM
Nothing! 

We drove over to Dallas and spent the night prior to Marjo's flight to Tampa tomorrow.  She' gonna' visit her son and DIL and look around for an affordable old folk's home.  I told her not to spend too much time in one that doesn't have a shootin' range.

I'm pretty sure The Villages has several shooting ranges and clubs, including ranges for AGs and accessible ranges.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on October 19, 2023, 05:03:53 PM
I pulled out the Hatsan Factor RC once again to try and get it to shoot at sub 12 FPE.  I was able to turn the regulator down to about 115 psi, but any lower and it's leaking air!  I really wanted it set at 100 psi, but apparently, that's not possible.  I set the power adjuster to 1 and turned the hammer spring tensioner as for down as it would go.  Shooting 14.3 grain CPUD's I was getting an average of around 12.7 FPE at a velocity under 600 FPS.  Lowest was 12.3 FPE, but highest was around 13.2 FPE.  Grouping at 35 yards was horrible! 

I pulled the barrel and polished it and that seemd to help a lot, but it's still shooting between 2" - 4" groups at 35 yards on low power.  If I bump the power adjuster to 2, velocity increases to around 750 FPS with power at around 18-19 FPE.  The groups really tighten up at that speed.  Shooting the heavier 18 grain JSB's at power setting 3 is amazing!  Sub quarter sized groups at 35 years with velocity arounf 850 FPS.  So much for my thoughts of shooting Field Target with this one, but it just might end up being a decent rat sniping rifle!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 19, 2023, 09:07:54 PM
I carried the Crosman Fire/Prowler hybrid and a handful of 8.64gr H&N FTT when I walked the dogs early this a.m.  We walked about 3/4 mile on the fire lanes cut through the mixed hardwoods, plantation pine, and Tyty that covers my permission.  We saw several squirrel and Flash was pretty irritated that I wouldn't shoot any of them.  I was hoping for a rabbit but we didn't see any today.  A great early morning walk with the pups!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: uladz on October 19, 2023, 10:16:23 PM
I missed out on an excellent deal for AEA SF 30 from a fellow airgunner due to misunderstanding with the seller, who thought that I opted out of the deal and sold it to another guy before I could clarify the whole situation. It was really me who to blame, the seller was awesome. If he reads this (he probably will), I want to thank him for his patience with me :).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on October 19, 2023, 10:29:27 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 19, 2023, 09:07:54 PM
I carried the Crosman Fire/Prowler hybrid and a handful of 8.64gr H&N FTT when I walked the dogs early this a.m.  We walked about 3/4 mile on the fire lanes cut through the mixed hardwoods, plantation pine, and Tyty that covers my permission.  We saw several squirrel and Flash was pretty irritated that I wouldn't shoot any of them.  I was hoping for a rabbit but we didn't see any today.  A great early morning walk with the pups!
https://youtu.be/WlWR5gV3800
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on October 19, 2023, 11:21:23 PM
Spent a good while installing the rear sight on my new Daisy model 499B!  What should be a two minute job mine took about 20 minutes to do.  Any one else have this problem?  Or am I just lucky?  After getting the sight in place I spent another good time trying to sight the rifle in.  Come to find out the high accurate BB were some times getting stuck in the barrel and of course cause the shots to be a pattern. I took the barrel out and dropped BBs down the barrel and most time the same BB went right through just fine, however the same BBs would hang up when dropped down the barrel, so I think some of the BB are not perfectly round.  I going to try these BB in my Daisy model 25 tomorrow and see how they do. Finally tried some regular BBs and the problem went away, so I spent about another hour enjoying shooting the great little rifle.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rogerlj on October 20, 2023, 09:31:11 AM
Drove a little over 330 miles with hopes of getting in some good grouse hunting. Snow and bad roads cut WAY into my free time. What little I was able to hunt didn’t produce. Hope for better luck and roads before heading home this morning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 20, 2023, 11:11:40 PM
Topped off the 90L Acecare tank from around 3800psi to 4300psi. This was the second time using the new YH clone. Temp stayed below 140°F.
Afterwards, changed out the oil. Just wanted to do an early oil change to possibly remove any manufacturing debris. Manual recommends oil change around every 25 hours of use.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 21, 2023, 07:43:53 AM
Dinh... just an FYI.
I normally remove the cover on the lower end of my YH and clone compressors and wipe everything out real good when I change the oil. The seal is rubber and can be reused, just be careful not to pinch it. This also gives me a chance to get eyes on and check for wear.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 21, 2023, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: avator on October 21, 2023, 07:43:53 AM
Dinh... just an FYI.
I normally remove the cover on the lower end of my YH and clone compressors and wipe everything out real good when I change the oil. The seal is rubber and can be reused, just be careful not to pinch it. This also gives me a chance to get eyes on and check for wear.
That sounds like very sound advice, Bill. Thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 21, 2023, 10:49:12 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 21, 2023, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: avator on October 21, 2023, 07:43:53 AM
Dinh... just an FYI.
I normally remove the cover on the lower end of my YH and clone compressors and wipe everything out real good when I change the oil. The seal is rubber and can be reused, just be careful not to pinch it. This also gives me a chance to get eyes on and check for wear.
That sounds like very sound advice, Bill. Thanks!
I think at least the first time would be important to get all the swarf left inside from machining at the factory. I would wager that, at best, they just air blow the parts out if at all.... considering where they are made.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 21, 2023, 10:56:46 AM
Quote from: avator on October 21, 2023, 10:49:12 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 21, 2023, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: avator on October 21, 2023, 07:43:53 AM
Dinh... just an FYI.
I normally remove the cover on the lower end of my YH and clone compressors and wipe everything out real good when I change the oil. The seal is rubber and can be reused, just be careful not to pinch it. This also gives me a chance to get eyes on and check for wear.
That sounds like very sound advice, Bill. Thanks!
I think at least the first time would be important to get all the swarf left inside from machining at the factory. I would wager that, at best, they just air blow the parts out if at all.... considering where they are made.
That was my main reasoning for a very early oil change.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 21, 2023, 11:09:07 AM
All my compressors have had recent oil changes and not due for awhile.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 21, 2023, 04:40:41 PM
I set up a new 50yd range across the front fence line of the property between us and the bar acre. The new owner of the bar told me he would eventually run a privacy fence down that line. That will make this new range even better. I shot around 50 shots with the Dragonfly MK2 .177 at cans and a couple hundred rounds with the Avenger .25.
8 pumps with the Dragonfly MK2 made a formidable can killer. I didn't need to readjust the scope from where it was sighted to shoot 25yds with 5 pumps. This is very useful information for pesting at different ranges for me. Between adding a pump or 2 or slight holdover I should be able to deliver humane kills.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on October 21, 2023, 08:59:40 PM
Got home from a weeks vacation....
 Opened the safe, took a peek... then went upstairs to the gun room and took attendance.
"All Present and Accounted For"!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 22, 2023, 01:45:20 PM
Bill my yh was producing warmish bad smelling air for a while and eventually tuckered out only being able to fill to 250 bar. How hard would it be to tear it down and rebuild it? It sounded like it was still running pretty strong. I did the same thing as you Dinh, I topped off my 9l acecare bottle from 3750 to a full 300 bar fill with my gx cs4 compressor. It took right under 30 minutes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 22, 2023, 09:17:05 PM
Quote from: bear air on October 22, 2023, 01:45:20 PM
Bill my yh was producing warmish bad smelling air for a while and eventually tuckered out only being able to fill to 250 bar. How hard would it be to tear it down and rebuild it? It sounded like it was still running pretty strong. I did the same thing as you Dinh, I topped off my 9l acecare bottle from 3750 to a full 300 bar fill with my gx cs4 compressor. It took right under 30 minutes.
It took the my YH less than 10min, which was great of course, but I was more happy with the temp not getting above 140° during that fill period.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 23, 2023, 04:08:07 PM
Quote from: avator on October 21, 2023, 04:40:41 PM
I set up a new 50yd range across the front fence line of the property between us and the bar acre. The new owner of the bar told me he would eventually run a privacy fence down that line. That will make this new range even better. I shot around 50 shots with the Dragonfly MK2 .177 at cans and a couple hundred rounds with the Avenger .25.
8 pumps with the Dragonfly MK2 made a formidable can killer. I didn't need to readjust the scope from where it was sighted to shoot 25yds with 5 pumps. This is very useful information for pesting at different ranges for me. Between adding a pump or 2 or slight holdover I should be able to deliver humane kills.
Pics or it didn't happen...  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on October 23, 2023, 05:27:37 PM
Quote from: avator on October 23, 2023, 04:08:07 PM
Quote from: avator on October 21, 2023, 04:40:41 PM
I set up a new 50yd range across the front fence line of the property between us and the bar acre. The new owner of the bar told me he would eventually run a privacy fence down that line. That will make this new range even better. I shot around 50 shots with the Dragonfly MK2 .177 at cans and a couple hundred rounds with the Avenger .25.
8 pumps with the Dragonfly MK2 made a formidable can killer. I didn't need to readjust the scope from where it was sighted to shoot 25yds with 5 pumps. This is very useful information for pesting at different ranges for me. Between adding a pump or 2 or slight holdover I should be able to deliver humane kills.
Pics or it didn't happen...  :-\

You have a Bar right next door?  :o  How convenient!!!   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 23, 2023, 06:46:36 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on October 23, 2023, 05:27:37 PM
Quote from: avator on October 23, 2023, 04:08:07 PM
Quote from: avator on October 21, 2023, 04:40:41 PM
I set up a new 50yd range across the front fence line of the property between us and the bar acre. The new owner of the bar told me he would eventually run a privacy fence down that line. That will make this new range even better. I shot around 50 shots with the Dragonfly MK2 .177 at cans and a couple hundred rounds with the Avenger .25.
8 pumps with the Dragonfly MK2 made a formidable can killer. I didn't need to readjust the scope from where it was sighted to shoot 25yds with 5 pumps. This is very useful information for pesting at different ranges for me. Between adding a pump or 2 or slight holdover I should be able to deliver humane kills.
Pics or it didn't happen...  :-\

You have a Bar right next door?  :o  How convenient!!!   ;D
Yeah, not so much anymore. The new owner is going to make it a hunting cabin for his buddies. Same guy bought the place we used to live in (where you visited) and that place is his personal hunting cabin. He completely gutted and updated it. He plans the same for the bar building.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on October 23, 2023, 07:16:35 PM
Quote from: avator on October 23, 2023, 06:46:36 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on October 23, 2023, 05:27:37 PM
Quote from: avator on October 23, 2023, 04:08:07 PM
Quote from: avator on October 21, 2023, 04:40:41 PM
I set up a new 50yd range across the front fence line of the property between us and the bar acre. The new owner of the bar told me he would eventually run a privacy fence down that line. That will make this new range even better. I shot around 50 shots with the Dragonfly MK2 .177 at cans and a couple hundred rounds with the Avenger .25.
8 pumps with the Dragonfly MK2 made a formidable can killer. I didn't need to readjust the scope from where it was sighted to shoot 25yds with 5 pumps. This is very useful information for pesting at different ranges for me. Between adding a pump or 2 or slight holdover I should be able to deliver humane kills.
Pics or it didn't happen...  :-\

You have a Bar right next door?  :o  How convenient!!!   ;D
Yeah, not so much anymore. The new owner is going to make it a hunting cabin for his buddies. Same guy bought the place we used to live in (where you visited) and that place is his personal hunting cabin. He completely gutted and updated it. He plans the same for the bar building.

Dang!  Sounds like he’s squeezing you out!  He could have at least left the bar!  A cold beer after a day of hunting is a good thing! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 23, 2023, 09:04:49 PM
No biggie, we closed in the screened porch and turned it into a bar with all the cool stuff that was in the other bar. Vintage airguns, signs, beer lights all the collectibles Killer left us.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on October 24, 2023, 07:00:48 AM
So, other folks in places where it gets really cold and snowy in the Winter, what do you do when what you really want to do is to go shoot your airguns?

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on October 24, 2023, 10:08:44 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on October 24, 2023, 07:00:48 AM
So, other folks in places where it gets really cold and snowy in the Winter, what do you do when what you really want to do is to go shoot your airguns?

-W
Bundle up!
I have winter mitts which quickly converts into fingerless gloves.
As long as the wind cooperates, the cold is usually a non factor. I prefer the cold season over the hot season because I can't stand humidity and biting bugs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 24, 2023, 10:24:15 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on October 24, 2023, 07:00:48 AM
So, other folks in places where it gets really cold and snowy in the Winter, what do you do when what you really want to do is to go shoot your airguns?

-W
I’d ask Tommyboy that question. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 24, 2023, 02:48:28 PM
It's nice to shoot outdoors but for me one of the best things about AGs is that it's so easy to shoot them indoors in winter.   Or any other season.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 24, 2023, 03:45:26 PM
Well the wind finally dropped so I grabbed the .177 cal Crosman Fire/Prowler hybrid and set up at the 20 yard range.  I had a stack of pellet tins to try.  8gr Umarex hollow points, 7.4gr Crosman pointed pellets and Destroyers, some 10.4gr Gamos, 10.5gr Piranhas, 8.64gr H&N FTT, and some older Spanish made Winchester domes of dubious weight.  Of course the FTTs won with a 3/8" three hole group.  The Winnies were next at about a half inch (tied with the already tested CPHPs).  Then surprisingly the Gamos came in at about 5'8".  The light pellets were all over the paper and so were the Piranhas and the Umarex hollow points.   This confirmed that FTTs are the best hunting pellet for this gun but I sure wish I could find some more of these Winnies.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on October 24, 2023, 04:39:42 PM
 Dinh said:  I can't stand humidity and biting bugs. 
I was an adult before I learned there were places that didn't have humidity and biting bugs.
We know how to combat the mosquito:  Remember the 1998 SUPERBOWL commercial  --  https://videos.files.wordpress.com/gmTkscBM/1998_Tabasco_Mosquito_dvd.mp4
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on October 24, 2023, 06:53:21 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 24, 2023, 10:24:15 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on October 24, 2023, 07:00:48 AM
So, other folks in places where it gets really cold and snowy in the Winter, what do you do when what you really want to do is to go shoot your airguns?

-W
I’d ask Tommyboy that question. ;D

Good advice! He even seems to share my odd affinity for Hatsan airguns...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on October 24, 2023, 08:26:18 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 24, 2023, 03:45:26 PM
Well the wind finally dropped so I grabbed the .177 cal Crosman Fire/Prowler hybrid and set up at the 20 yard range.  I had a stack of pellet tins to try.  8gr Umarex hollow points, 7.4gr Crosman pointed pellets and Destroyers, some 10.4gr Gamos, 10.5gr Piranhas, 8.64gr H&N FTT, and some older Spanish made Winchester domes of dubious weight.  Of course the FTTs won with a 3/8" three hole group.  The Winnies were next at about a half inch (tied with the already tested CPHPs).  Then surprisingly the Gamos came in at about 5'8".  The light pellets were all over the paper and so were the Piranhas and the Umarex hollow points.   This confirmed that FTTs are the best hunting pellet for this gun but I sure wish I could find some more of these Winnies.

I believe all the original Winnie domes were replaced with those ~7.5gr Spanish made counterparts. Currently $6.99 per tin on the amazon. Some Tractor Supply stores also (use to) carry Daisy/Winchester pellets and may be worth a look. Pyramyd also has them, plus their pellet deal when ordering 4 tins (or sets of 4). If you're in a pinch shoot me a PM, I think I may have some in "inventory" that can be sent your way.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on October 24, 2023, 08:33:33 PM
I got around to running the Patchworm through the P3 today. Two pads, both sides, got less dirty after each pass, though the first pass was not as bad as I expected. Then I shot 20 pellets. Did not do apples to apples testing; that is, no bench support, just off hand (kneeling, sitting, standing), and at some point I pulled in the distance to only 20’.

The last five shots made one ragged hole. Previous five were off the mark but four of those were very close. I’ll need to do another bench session to make a better comparison. With about half the tin shot, the gun has only had about 250 pellets through it, dirty or not.

AND on Saturday, I must’ve gotten tired enough to not pay strict attention to keeping my cocking hand flat and stiff when I closed the lever. Yep—got my first blood blister. At first I thought I managed to get off with only the top layer of skin scraped (no bleeding), but then a tiny dark blister formed. It doesn’t hurt now. But I should limit the number of pellets per session with that gun. Sixty reps was too much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on October 24, 2023, 08:40:34 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on October 24, 2023, 07:00:48 AM
So, other folks in places where it gets really cold and snowy in the Winter, what do you do when what you really want to do is to go shoot your airguns?

-W

When it's ~32°F or warmer I just bundle up an head out. Between about 20-31°F I'll only use a repeater (Gamo or Pcp) so gloves can be worn and not freeze my digits off single loading pellets. Below ~20°F I'm indoors  ;D   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on October 24, 2023, 08:57:55 PM
It's a different cold down here in Lower Alabama than it was up north in the Lake Erie shoreline of Ohio. It's a dry cold up there that burns your skin. It's a wet cold down here and it gets to your bones. When it gets cold like that I have a few options. My favorite is to build a fire. But I also have a propane wall unit in the Red Shed that feeds off of our main propane tank. I can crank the heat and shoot out the roll up door or the window. But most of the time I can get by with just another layer of clothing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 24, 2023, 09:47:29 PM
Quote from: ER00z on October 24, 2023, 08:26:18 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 24, 2023, 03:45:26 PM
Well the wind finally dropped so I grabbed the .177 cal Crosman Fire/Prowler hybrid and set up at the 20 yard range.  I had a stack of pellet tins to try.  8gr Umarex hollow points, 7.4gr Crosman pointed pellets and Destroyers, some 10.4gr Gamos, 10.5gr Piranhas, 8.64gr H&N FTT, and some older Spanish made Winchester domes of dubious weight.  Of course the FTTs won with a 3/8" three hole group.  The Winnies were next at about a half inch (tied with the already tested CPHPs).  Then surprisingly the Gamos came in at about 5'8".  The light pellets were all over the paper and so were the Piranhas and the Umarex hollow points.   This confirmed that FTTs are the best hunting pellet for this gun but I sure wish I could find some more of these Winnies.

I believe all the original Winnie domes were replaced with those ~7.5gr Spanish made counterparts. Currently $6.99 per tin on the amazon. Some Tractor Supply stores also (use to) carry Daisy/Winchester pellets and may be worth a look. Pyramyd also has them, plus their pellet deal when ordering 4 tins (or sets of 4). If you're in a pinch shoot me a PM, I think I may have some in "inventory" that can be sent your way.
These aren’t the good old Winchester’s with the yellow printing on the tin.  They are the newer Spanish made domes.  TS  here isn’t selling them anymore and I haven’t seen any at the sites I normally order from.  They are approximately comparable to CPHP for group size and less likely to throw flyers in this gun.  Thanks for the offer but H&N FTTs by far the best pellet for it.  Save those Winnie’s for something that shoots them closer than 1/2”-5/8” at 20 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 24, 2023, 11:23:31 PM
Worked on the Hercules .45, the trigger pull was about 6 pounds and that put the hurt on my finger. Got it down to 3.5 pounds and that's good enough for me. Tomorrow fire up the lead pot and cast some ammo for it. I have an accurate mold that has a 170gr and a 185gr slug cut into it. Also have some old Lee molds that will drop slugs in that weight range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on October 24, 2023, 11:52:27 PM
Quote from: avator on October 24, 2023, 08:57:55 PM
It's a different cold down here in Lower Alabama than it was up north in the Lake Erie shoreline of Ohio. It's a dry cold up there that burns your skin. It's a wet cold down here and it gets to your bones. When it gets cold like that I have a few options. My favorite is to build a fire. But I also have a propane wall unit in the Red Shed that feeds off of our main propane tank. I can crank the heat and shoot out the roll up door or the window. But most of the time I can get by with just another layer of clothing.

While living in Florida, I remember a time or two the cold snuck down and agree that's an awful type of cold.

Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 24, 2023, 09:47:29 PM

These aren’t the good old Winchester’s with the yellow printing on the tin.  They are the newer Spanish made domes.  TS  here isn’t selling them anymore and I haven’t seen any at the sites I normally order from.  They are approximately comparable to CPHP for group size and less likely to throw flyers in this gun.  Thanks for the offer but H&N FTTs by far the best pellet for it.  Save those Winnie’s for something that shoots them closer than 1/2”-5/8” at 20 yards.
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Sounds good. I'll have to re-test some guns as I also find H&N ftt's work best in most of my 8-15fpe .177's, but there offer stands if ever in need.

Out of curiosity I went ahead and checked the tote/pellet stash that I believed had the Winnie domes. Sure enough there were several tins, all Spanish made. Also had some Win. yellow printed hollow points (old style/China origin) along with the new style Spanish hollow points and a bunch of other pellet fodder that's used for plinking, testing or main stash overflow.

The funny part is, over the summer the kids and I had gone on a little vacation (giving the Misses a break) and while we were gone Misses R decided to "organize" my closet (a.k.a. mess everything up, Lol)... Hence why those pellets are in a tote instead of on my shelf organized by calibre, brand and type. She seemed to think there was "a lot" of pellets there, but if she only knew...  ::)  :-X  ;D

Kidding, she knows (...Mostly)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on October 25, 2023, 10:09:46 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on October 24, 2023, 10:08:44 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on October 24, 2023, 07:00:48 AM
So, other folks in places where it gets really cold and snowy in the Winter, what do you do when what you really want to do is to go shoot your airguns?

-W

Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on October 24, 2023, 10:24:15 AM

I’d ask Tommyboy that question. ;D
Bundle up!
I have winter mitts which quickly converts into fingerless gloves.
As long as the wind cooperates, the cold is usually a non factor. I prefer the cold season over the hot season because I can't stand humidity and biting bugs.

I shoot my guns in the winter months too.

I pretty much do as Dinh does.
I have insulated jean pants that I wear.
I also insulated coveralls if it is really cold.
I usually wear an insulated hooded sweatshirt underneath a wind stopping jacket and a pair of thin gloves.
Depending on the temperature, I sometimes put chemical hand warmers in the gloves.
I can switch to insulated mittens with a shooting finger if I need to and I can switch to a hooded down parka instead of the lite jacket.
I have three different pairs of winter boots.
One pair is lined but uninsulated and good to +15 F (with heavy wool boot socks on)
Another pair is insulated and good to -15 F.
The third pair is insulated and and good to - 40 F.
I have various types of head gear depending on how cold it is.
Most of the time I just wear a stocking cap.

Like Dinh said, the wind is a big factor in winter months.

Nukall.... would be the guy to talk to about cold weather shooting.
He lives on the Arctic Tundra in a remote Arctic village.


Best Wishes - Tom


P.S.

Winter will be arriving my place this weekend. The U.S. Weather Service forecast for my area.
Quote
1. Saturday - A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
2. Saturday Night - A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
3. Sunday - A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 25, 2023, 11:01:45 AM
It's odd that I'm someone who is not much bothered by common levels of coldness but I never shoot outside when it's cold.   I shovel snow off my driveway in sandals and T shirt if there's no wind. But shoveling is a workout that keeps me warm and if I was doing something less vigorous I think I'd be fumbling with pellets pretty  quickly.   I've never liked getting nice guns or optics wet or cold and then facing the possibility of condensation when I bring them inside.  Yeah I know how well sealed good optics are and how to avoid condensation on guns but you can be darn sure I'll never be shooting my FWB601 or any expensive competition PBs outside in the cold.   Duty guns were just tools and I didn't worry about them.   Pretty much the same with hunting guns  when I used to hunt, in the olden days.   I did have good weather hunting rifles and bad weather hunting rifles though.  Awful guns like my horrible B-3 I can imagine using it to chip ice, emergency paddle or levering a stuck car out of the mud.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 25, 2023, 12:17:17 PM
I live and hunt in the coastal swamps of Florida's "forgotten coast"  It never gets terribly cold here although it will dip into the twenties for a day or two come mid-winter.   The principal issues here are rain and it's close cousin mud followed by salt.  You can try to stay dry but it's hopeless.  Doesn't matter whether you're sitting in a tree stand or still hunting the thickets.  Water is going to find a way through all your layers at some point.  Everything in the swamp is wet.  You can be walking dry shod one second and the next step you are knee deep in a bog. 
  I accept that I'm going to be wet and dress accordingly.  Wool socks, polypro long johns, wicking fabrics,  Then more wool on top and finally Gore tex pants and gaiters.  A Tyvek Big Bubba poncho completes the ensemble.  The nice thing about a poncho is you can shelter your rifle (and optics) under it when the rain comes down.
  Rifles need special attention down here.  I remove my guns from their stocks before each hunting season, address any rust that I find, and then apply a thick layer of synthetic grease to the outside portions of the gunmetal that will be concealed under the stock.  Failure to do this regularly results in ugly corrosion blooms on your nice guns.
  Keep your optics covered and carry a chamois in a dry bag for drying lenses.  Keep the muzzle of your rifle pointed downwards so it doesn't collect rain.  Carry a light weight folding camp stool so you can sit down occasionally without having to sit on something wet.  Keep a couple of dry bandanas or cleaning rags in a ziplock baggy for mopping the mud and water off the gun itself.
There's about a hundred other things too but I can't remember most of them until I'm out in the field and I go "dang!  I shoulda brought. . . . . ". :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 25, 2023, 01:37:33 PM
Sounds like I'd be buying a couple more SS guns and selling some blued ones.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on October 25, 2023, 06:45:13 PM
I worked on the trigger of my new Crosman Custom Shop 1300KT and by lowering the trigger spring tension I got a near hair trigger, less than a pound.  I bumped the pistol several times and nothing happened.  It turned out to be one of the best Crosman trigger I have and that includes about 12 guns.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on October 25, 2023, 08:10:03 PM
Cleaned out the slug trap and repacked it. I use reinforced shipping tape to keep it all together. The Hammer makes short work of it real quick. It has been known to blow the plate out the back of it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on October 25, 2023, 10:20:17 PM
I took a pleasant walk around my permission.  The wind was blowing far too hard to do any squirrel hunting.  I saw some evidence that the rabbit population is rebounding but saw no actual rabbits.  I set three "hair collectors" across likely game trails by stringing barbed wire at three different spots.  Any critter that crosses the wire is likely to leave a tuft of hair on at least one barb.  The hair will tell me if rabbits are using the trails.  Not as effective as a game camera but a whole lot cheaper. I started constructing a blind near the intersection of three trails.  Because of my agreement with the landowner I can't construct permanent blinds or tree stands on the property.  I used a hand saw to trim several dead and down Titi and dragged the pieces to a spot where I started what looks like a random jumble of logs.   Over the next week I'll arrange the logs to give me a platform a few feet higher than the surrounding swamp and start arranging more brush to conceal it.  Judging by the tracks I'm seeing there are plenty of raccoon, bobcat, armadillo, and turkey here.  Lots of rabbit scat in the pasture and our resident covey of quail has been joining the dove at our bird feeders.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on October 27, 2023, 12:32:29 PM
Hoping to be able to install the 720 power plenum/block into my MK2 impact but you know the old saying, the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray. lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on October 27, 2023, 08:34:37 PM
Took the fortitude out to the shop to sight it in but it was cold and very windy. I decided it wasn't worth it. I was going to do it afterwards but still pretty cold and windy. There will be another day to do it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on October 28, 2023, 09:24:29 AM
Though this adjustment could not be made of the Snowpeak SP500 air pistol because the adjustment screw seems to have been held in place, possibly with some sort of adhesive, I took the identical Diana version, the p-five, which just arrived yesterday, apart, and found that adjusting that one screw (see images) all the way in (about four clockwise rotations) and then backing it out 1/2 of one rotation did reduce the trigger weight by about half a pound to about 3.25 lbs, and seems to have made the already short trigger travel even shorter. It may not sound like much, but the trigger is perceptibly better after making this adjustment. The images on Amazon show an external trigger adjustment screw (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7WRY45M), but the p-five they sent me did not have this screw. In fact, after examining all the photos on Amazon, it is obvious that the bottom three images there are pictures of an entirely different pistol.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on October 28, 2023, 12:16:41 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on October 27, 2023, 12:32:29 PM
Hoping to be able to install the 720 power plenum/block into my MK2 impact but you know the old saying, the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray. lol

And of course I never got a chance to touch my rifle let alone install the kit😡😡. Don't know when I'll get to it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on October 28, 2023, 06:29:02 PM
I mounted the front and rear sights on my new Daisy Avanti target rifle and sighted it in.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on October 28, 2023, 06:46:50 PM
I nailed a couple more tin cans to stumps in the back yard.   Slowly working my way towards the carnival shooting gallery some of you guys have.   It was another perfect fall day so I sat on my deck and plinked at those cans.  I'm telling myself that I only put those cans out so visitors can shoot at them because you know, like, I'm too serious a shooter to sit down and shoot at cans.  Yeah, that'll be my story and I'm stickin' to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on October 28, 2023, 07:06:01 PM
Well, I'm finally working on the impact today 😀😀. A little perturbed at UA. They didn't include a X ring for the regulator gage 😡😡. Now I'm going to have to wait for UA to send me 1. I won't be able to get ahold of UA until Monday. So who knows when I'll get it.🤬🤬 I might be able to match a regular Oring so I can shoot it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on October 28, 2023, 08:16:01 PM
Well, miracles do happen!!🙏 I took it apart and installed the new parts and miracles of miracles there weren't any left over parts and I can't hear any leaks.👍👍👍👍 Had to install all 4 Orings in the power block which is a test of patients if I ever heard of one. Found a harbor freight Oring that fit so I was able to pressurize the rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 01, 2023, 01:22:18 PM
In keeping with the spirit and my dedication to re purposing what I have laying around the property, I have been stashing this tree stand frame for the perfect use.
That opportunity came today...
As colder weather moves in my thoughts have moved to fireside plinking with bb guns. And since I reclaim and cast my lead, I don't want to shoot bbs into my normal targets where I catch lead. I also like the portability of this. The plan is to turn this tree stand base into a mini bb arcade, if you will.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 01, 2023, 01:46:13 PM
 Just a FYI Bill and others, the BBs and other metals float to the top and skim off easy when reclaiming range lead.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 01, 2023, 02:35:13 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on November 01, 2023, 01:46:13 PM
Just a FYI Bill and others, the BBs and other metals float to the top and skim off easy when reclaiming range lead.
I thought that might be the case but I wanted to test that theory with one or 2 before I started shooting several into my trap.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 01, 2023, 02:36:28 PM
So easy even a relocated redneck Yankee could do it...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 01, 2023, 02:41:08 PM
I made it so I could easily reconfigure for target options such as flippers and dangley things. I will divot the 4x4 to hold paintballs and I can also set green Army men for some Putin shootin'.

More fun than a sock drawer full of rattlesnakes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 01, 2023, 06:08:46 PM
Going to do some tuning on the impact to try and overcome the strangle hold the valve stem Oring has on the valve stem. Trying to not have to disassemble the gun back down to try a different lube. I used some GE silicone grease on it when I put it back together but I guess it's not slippery enough. It doesn't help that the rod is made out of titanium. Titanium surface is porous so the Oring tends to really grip the surface. I have no idea why FX would make the poppet stem out of titanium but it is what it is.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on November 01, 2023, 06:46:31 PM
gave the uragan 2 a new bolt handle  8)

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 01, 2023, 11:50:19 PM
Charged the Taipan, picked up loose accessories and ammo and put all away for the next round
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 02, 2023, 07:12:42 AM
Quote from: avator on November 01, 2023, 02:36:28 PM
So easy even a relocated redneck Yankee could do it...

That turned out real nice, Bill! Not too busy, not too shabby! I like it!    8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 02, 2023, 09:19:56 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on November 02, 2023, 07:12:42 AM
Quote from: avator on November 01, 2023, 02:36:28 PM
So easy even a relocated redneck Yankee could do it...

That turned out real nice, Bill! Not too busy, not too shabby! I like it!    8)
Yeah, I think it's worth a good paint job. That may be a good inside the Red Shed lean to job on a cold day like today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 02, 2023, 09:49:33 AM
Quote from: avator on November 01, 2023, 02:36:28 PM
So easy even a relocated redneck Yankee could do it...
Looks great, Bill!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on November 02, 2023, 09:51:56 AM
Quote from: starlingassassin on November 01, 2023, 06:46:31 PM
gave the uragan 2 a new bolt handle  8)
Cool stock and lever handle, Chris!

Bona-fide zombigeddon gun!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: starlingassassin on November 02, 2023, 11:35:17 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on November 02, 2023, 09:51:56 AM
Quote from: starlingassassin on November 01, 2023, 06:46:31 PM
gave the uragan 2 a new bolt handle  8)
Cool stock and lever handle, Chris!

Bona-fide zombigeddon gun!


thanks brother!

this gun reminds me of a car i no longer own,
my green 2011 camaro SS,
so i made it resemble it even more lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on November 02, 2023, 11:40:36 AM
I accidently had Amazon ship this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKZRG64) to one of my oldest friends, who is not an airgun (or regular gun) aficionado.

Needless to say, his wife was not pleased...

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on November 03, 2023, 09:08:23 AM
Did some plinking/target work with a "soft sprung" recoilless springer, it's kinda like shooting a C02 rifle that weighs 10lbs, but works in the cold, it's just mind boggling  :o 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on November 04, 2023, 04:41:58 PM
Put the scope and bipod on the m25. Now I'm going to clean the barrel and hopefully head out to shoot it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on November 04, 2023, 09:16:28 PM
Took a 1.26 mile hike with 35 pounds of gear (first picture).  The Notos AG is still in the Flambeau case in the photo.
Discovered that chipmunks are very noisy and once I elevate they don't care if I'm there.  Got a bead on one but missed from 50 yards.  Also discovered squirrels chase chipmunks and other squirrels I guess for territory,,,,they also didn't care I was there elevated.  I'm pretty sure I hit one at 30 yards but he ran into a den tree never to be seen again....
Second photos is my view for 2.5 hour sit on USACOE hunting area.
Found some recent (this morning probably) deer intestines on my hike in and a deer skeleton and two skulls on my walk out...all very promising scouting signs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Firewalker on November 05, 2023, 07:34:11 PM
61st Notos converted and out the door!

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on November 05, 2023, 09:22:50 PM
Put a new breech seal in a HW77 MK1. Finally shooting the way it should.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on November 05, 2023, 10:19:58 PM
Day dreaming about the two air rifles and one pistol that is coming soon.   Sure hope the mild November weather hangs around a while longer, however my two granddaughters just gave me a battery operated vest for cold day shooting!  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 06, 2023, 08:42:24 AM
Continued organizing and setting up for a shooting visit from another member on Wednesday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 06, 2023, 08:51:46 AM
Quote from: avator on November 06, 2023, 08:42:24 AM
Continued organizing and setting up for a shooting visit from another member on Wednesday.
Spiffing up for Paul or the GK1 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 06, 2023, 08:54:24 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on November 06, 2023, 08:51:46 AM
Quote from: avator on November 06, 2023, 08:42:24 AM
Continued organizing and setting up for a shooting visit from another member on Wednesday.
Spiffing up for Paul or the GK1 ;)
Both I reckon.    ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on November 07, 2023, 12:04:25 AM
I mounted a Beeman peep sight, made by Williams, on my HW50S in .20 caliber and now I'm betting my shooting will improved.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 09, 2023, 11:26:47 PM
I just finished resealing a crosman 38T. What a PITA it was. The CO2 seal had to be picked out 1 little chunk at a time. I ended up replacing the filter screen,puncher pin and seal. Took me about 2 hours to get all of the old seal out so I could get the other parts out to replace them. Then putting it back together the spring that pushes against the pellet loading slide took another hour to figure out how to keep it in place. So far it's holding pressure so we'll see tomorrow.🙏🙏🙏 It's not even my gun. I'm fixing it for a neighbor. Heck, I've only ever owned 1 CO2 pistol and that was for only a week before I sent it back. Dear Lord please don't let it leak!🙏🙏
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 10, 2023, 01:21:52 PM
Well, I guess I'm going to have to take it apart as the cart leaked down to zero overnight 😕. 😡😡😡😡
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on November 10, 2023, 05:23:13 PM
Assembled my new metal rocking RAT target and what a fun target it is!  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on November 11, 2023, 05:01:51 PM
I was looking at a Beeman X2 Grizzly at an auction site.   I thought it would be interesting to have a fairly powerful springer with interchangeable barrels in .177 and .22.   Then I did some review research and it's not quite as interesting anymore.  I'll watch the auction anyways and if it doesn't get bid up, then maybe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on November 11, 2023, 08:42:11 PM
Tighten the screws on 8 of my HW rifles.  I sure need to pay more attention from now on as several screws were not tight and a couple several turns out.  Learning every day.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on November 12, 2023, 05:43:15 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on November 10, 2023, 01:21:52 PM
Well, I guess I'm going to have to take it apart as the cart leaked down to zero overnight .

Another member of the GTA forums repaired a leaky Crosman 622 for me, and even after installing a new seal, it leaked until he applied some of the Buzzys Slick honey grease (https://www.amazon.com/Buzzys-Slick-Honey-Tube-2oz/dp/B001CJV7PU) I provided to the seals. After that, it held a charge fine.

I've learned my lesson regarding fixing CO2 airguns - don't even try to do it myself, and find someone who really knows what they are doing.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on November 12, 2023, 06:15:37 PM
Cleared a 5 pellet jam in Matt's FX DreamLine today and also took the Air Tube off my RS1 to get ready to work on the new stock and chop the barrel down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on November 12, 2023, 06:30:30 PM
After tighten two screws on my HW35E I sight it in again was only off about 1/4 or 1/2 inch from before working on it.  However that was at only 10 yards.  Also checked all of my other HW springers and a couple need attention.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on November 12, 2023, 07:10:13 PM
Very dreary day here. I just couldn't get motivated to shoot or tinker airguns. 

My mine is focused firearms currently and on the upcoming deer season.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 12, 2023, 08:35:25 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 12, 2023, 07:10:13 PM
Very dreary day here. I just couldn't get motivated to shoot or tinker airguns. 

My mine is focused firearms currently and on the upcoming deer season.

Dan, it's time to dive into the big bores, you are missing some fine opportunities to hunt deer with one. I to am focusing on deer hunting, I will have several guns to chose from this year. It's on my bucket list to take a deer with an air gun.

Spent a pleasant afternoon casting ammo for the Hercules .45. Finally got to use the new Lee 20lb. pot, what difference it makes casting the big stuff easier and it doesn't leak either. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on November 12, 2023, 10:19:15 PM
Quote from: Lt. Dan on November 12, 2023, 07:10:13 PM
Very dreary day here. I just couldn't get motivated to shoot or tinker airguns. 

My mine is focused firearms currently and on the upcoming deer season.
Overcast with rain forecast.  Against memsahib's better judgement I packed my 35 pounds of toys into the woods around 1130.  Yes Grandpa overslept :-).  Spent the day untill sunset and true to Georgia I was sweating in the coverall by 3p.  Went back to the vehicle and swapped to my rain-resistant camo shirt/jacket and with my Blaze Orange watch-cap I was just right.  Total of about 1.75 miles sat on the ground twice and in the stand twice.  Mid day I decided to walk up the creek bed I had seen a deer walk down previously.  I made it to a thicket and against my better judgement took the parallel roadbed to the most upstream crossing....within 50 paces going back down stream on the opposite parallel roadbed I spooked a Whitetail......would have snuck up on her with her sent blowing towards me if I had just stayed in the stream bed....curses foiled again....Thought about the MSR again.....
During the stand sit I was surrounded by squirrels at 35-55M.  I believe 30M is my limit with the Notos or the CPHPs 14.3s don't have enough punch.  I shot a 12 round mag at four different target 35+M away.  Pretty sure I hit two of them, but no DRT....I miss Thick Girl....she also has the UTG 30mm tube optic and I pickup targets faster and have a clearer image.  Currently the Notos has a CP4-12x.  I was looking really hard at the Vortex AO at Midway...hmmm...I love/hate carrying Thick Girl, Crossbow and the tree stand.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on November 14, 2023, 09:38:05 PM
I took out my new BSA Meteor Super to sight it in with a 3x9 BSA scope.  I was having trouble cocking the rifle because the front sight dug into my hand.  After removing the sights it became possible for me to single handed cock the rifle, not easy but at least I could do it.   Had fun shooting the gun for about 2 hours hoping to get it broke in before long.  Turning into a rifle I beginning to like and enjoy shooting.  It's my only gas ram gun I now have.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 14, 2023, 09:39:24 PM
Sold a gun I had in the GTA classifieds.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2023, 09:44:52 PM
I shipped a box full of defunct Hatsan Vortex rams off to member Ronno6 and I put a PMO in the mail to Mike Baker.  Every year now about this time I wrestle with the idea of buying a PCP.  Then I come to my senses and just buy another vintage Crosman pumper. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 14, 2023, 09:49:43 PM
Did you get the 347?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2023, 10:04:17 PM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 09:49:43 PM
Did you get the 347?
The 2200 Magnum.  The one Crosman I never wanted as a kid.  After I got the 362 I knew I had to get a 2200 to compare to the 1400 and the 362.  I hated the 2200 when it replaced the 1400 in the 70's.  I thought the plastic stock looked awful cheesy.  Modern synthetic stocks have changed my mind though.  Now I kinda like the looks of the gun.  I knew if I bought one it would have to be the Chromed receiver 2200 Magnum.  I've been waiting for a nice one to pop up. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 14, 2023, 10:05:49 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2023, 10:04:17 PM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 09:49:43 PM
Did you get the 347?
The 2200 Magnum.  The one Crosman I never wanted as a kid.  After I got the 362 I knew I had to get a 2200 to compare to the 1400 and the 362.  I hated the 2200 when it replaced the 1400 in the 70's.  I thought the plastic stock looked awful cheesy.  Modern synthetic stocks have changed my mind though.  Now I kinda like the looks of the gun.  I knew if I bought one it would have to be the Chromed receiver 2200 Magnum.  I've been waiting for a nice one to pop up. ;D
Ah yes, the silver one. I have a black on black one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on November 16, 2023, 12:56:02 PM
Emptied out my pellet trap.   It's just a cardboard box filled with more cardboard but it's more than adequate for the low power stuff I shoot indoors.  I save the pellets and give them to guys who cast their own projectiles.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 16, 2023, 01:43:45 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on November 16, 2023, 12:56:02 PM
Emptied out my pellet trap.   It's just a cardboard box filled with more cardboard but it's more than adequate for the low power stuff I shoot indoors.  I save the pellets and give them to guys who cast their own projectiles.
They melt down real easy in an old metal pan on a fire and you can pour them into muffin pan pucks. Easier to handle and stack. Just another air gun related thing I enjoy doing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 17, 2023, 11:21:46 AM
Made my way to the Red Shed by 7am and started clean up and organizing the mess from recent projects. I'm obviously not a clean and organize as I go kinda guy.
I brought a few guns back in the house that belong in cabinets inside. I could tell it was time because the indoor cabinets were looking kinda empty.
By selling one of the Sentrys and deciding to convert the other from .25 to .22 I will be left with only 2 .25 guns. The Hatsan 1KV break barrel and the Avenger. The Avenger was also in the insulated cabinet in the Red Shed.
Seemed like a good time to do some more pellet testing to see which depth of the mold pins shoot best from the Avenger. It shoots the long pin (27 - 28gr) acceptably. But it shoots the shorter pins (28.9 - 29.5) very well. I haven't tried the no skirt pins yet.
Anyways, I fired up Casting Corner and I'm in pellet casting mode. I'll cast up a few tins of those before I move on to something else.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on November 17, 2023, 05:20:11 PM
Mounted  a Hawke 4x32 scope on my new HW35W in .177 and sighted it in and blasted some metal targets.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on November 17, 2023, 10:26:05 PM
I failed to score a Racine Sheridan H pistol off EBAY.
The bid was under $100 with less than 2 hours left so I set my max bid at $200 for safe measure ( hoping to win for less ), then with maybe 10 minutes left it was at $147 and things were looking good but when it hit $202 at a couple minutes left I was out and it sold for $208.
If I had stayed in it I'm sure the price would have went another $10-$20 and I'm just not willing to spend almost $250 with tax and shipping.

Hopefully it went to one of you guys, because that's about the cheapest I've seen one of these sell in a couple years.
I sure wish I could have scored it for under $200.
There's an E available for a doable price, but the rear sight is missing and the front broken or cut off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: rangerfredbob on November 18, 2023, 02:43:20 AM
Yesterday I fixed the Avenger as the helicoil kit and RC screw kit arrived. Installing a helicoil on such a small screw on a shallow blind hole isn't the most desirable as it turns out... I was hoping to put in longer screws but kinda screwed the pooch when the inserts went in too deep and I didn't have the heart to destroy the tap by making it a full on bottoming tap... but still the stock screw in those two holes with the inserts are stronger than stock by a fair margin... I did replace the rear rail screws with longer versions. Now not to knock the thing over again, problem is it's a great pesting tool! Tonight I was batting a 0 so I quit before I got more behind on anything...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on November 18, 2023, 11:27:51 AM
Surfed the forums. Been contemplating buying some 10gr slugs in 177. The only gun I have that might like them is currently set up to just shy of 37fpe using 15gr .177 slugs. Curious how flat they'd shoot at supersonic speeds, wind drift and all the other negative stuff aside... ??? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on November 18, 2023, 11:36:45 AM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 10:05:49 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2023, 10:04:17 PM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 09:49:43 PM
Did you get the 347?
The 2200 Magnum.  The one Crosman I never wanted as a kid.  After I got the 362 I knew I had to get a 2200 to compare to the 1400 and the 362.  I hated the 2200 when it replaced the 1400 in the 70's.  I thought the plastic stock looked awful cheesy.  Modern synthetic stocks have changed my mind though.  Now I kinda like the looks of the gun.  I knew if I bought one it would have to be the Chromed receiver 2200 Magnum.  I've been waiting for a nice one to pop up. ;D
Ah yes, the silver one. I have a black on black one.

Does yours have the white pin-striping design on the receiver?

Had a 2200 "Magnum" until about 2009. Don't forget to include the Magnum when speaking of the 2200, even if just a sales gimmick  ::) ;D 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 18, 2023, 12:34:49 PM
Nothing airgun related yet… they have been neglected recently.  I’m more focused on powder pistols at the moment.  I do hope to exercise at least one of my air rifles today.  I seems to gravitate to the Taipan or the Royale 400.  Both are in gray laminate stocks and I simply love gray laminate for some reason so it makes sense that I grab one of those two beauties when I do shoot.  Also being .22 cal PCP repeaters makes it a sensible choice for accuracy, quiet and easy to operate. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on November 18, 2023, 02:08:23 PM
Bought a beat up and leaky 38T at a local gun show for next to nuthin, pulled the barrel, cleaned it up and installed it in my 600. Couple shots over the chronograph and std weight pellets are in the 390s and super lite 11.7gr WCs are 430s fps. Had to lower the rear sight 2 clicks to get back in the bullseye. 😎
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 18, 2023, 02:51:53 PM
Quote from: ER00z on November 18, 2023, 11:36:45 AM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 10:05:49 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2023, 10:04:17 PM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 09:49:43 PM
Did you get the 347?
The 2200 Magnum.  The one Crosman I never wanted as a kid.  After I got the 362 I knew I had to get a 2200 to compare to the 1400 and the 362.  I hated the 2200 when it replaced the 1400 in the 70's.  I thought the plastic stock looked awful cheesy.  Modern synthetic stocks have changed my mind though.  Now I kinda like the looks of the gun.  I knew if I bought one it would have to be the Chromed receiver 2200 Magnum.  I've been waiting for a nice one to pop up. ;D
Ah yes, the silver one. I have a black on black one.

Does yours have the white pin-striping design on the receiver?

Had a 2200 "Magnum" until about 2009. Don't forget to include the Magnum when speaking of the 2200, even if just a sales gimmick  ::) ;D 
I thought only the chromed receivers were marked Magnum?  Sorry, not very knowledgeable about the 2200 because I ignored them for so long.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 18, 2023, 03:01:37 PM
I got  up at 5:30 a.m. so I could drive about sixty miles to get to a favorite WMA before dawn.  Hunted for about three hours but saw only one squirrel which I couldn’t even get a bead on.  On the positive side I did collect several pounds of wild mushrooms which I guess you could call “airgun related.”


Early morning on the lower Ochlockonee.  ( pronounced O’clock O knee)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on November 18, 2023, 03:49:30 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 18, 2023, 02:51:53 PM
Quote from: ER00z on November 18, 2023, 11:36:45 AM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 10:05:49 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2023, 10:04:17 PM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 09:49:43 PM
Did you get the 347?
The 2200 Magnum.  The one Crosman I never wanted as a kid.  After I got the 362 I knew I had to get a 2200 to compare to the 1400 and the 362.  I hated the 2200 when it replaced the 1400 in the 70's.  I thought the plastic stock looked awful cheesy.  Modern synthetic stocks have changed my mind though.  Now I kinda like the looks of the gun.  I knew if I bought one it would have to be the Chromed receiver 2200 Magnum.  I've been waiting for a nice one to pop up. ;D
Ah yes, the silver one. I have a black on black one.

Does yours have the white pin-striping design on the receiver?

Had a 2200 "Magnum" until about 2009. Don't forget to include the Magnum when speaking of the 2200, even if just a sales gimmick  ::) ;D 
I thought only the chromed receivers were marked Magnum?  Sorry, not very knowledgeable about the 2200 because I ignored them for so long.

As far as I know, all were marked. Then my eyes were much better and could watch the pellets in route to targets, never knew why the magnum designation,Lol. But could sure walk my shots into longer range targets  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 18, 2023, 09:46:16 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 18, 2023, 03:01:37 PM
I got  up at 5:30 a.m. so I could drive about sixty miles to get to a favorite WMA before dawn.  Hunted for about three hours but saw only one squirrel which I couldn’t even get a bead on.  On the positive side I did collect several pounds of wild mushrooms which I guess you could call “airgun related.”


Early morning on the lower Ochlockonee.  ( pronounced O’clock O knee)
Is that frost I see in the shadows on the other side? 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 18, 2023, 10:34:56 PM
Quote from: bReTt on November 18, 2023, 09:46:16 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 18, 2023, 03:01:37 PM
I got  up at 5:30 a.m. so I could drive about sixty miles to get to a favorite WMA before dawn.  Hunted for about three hours but saw only one squirrel which I couldn’t even get a bead on.  On the positive side I did collect several pounds of wild mushrooms which I guess you could call “airgun related.”


Early morning on the lower Ochlockonee.  ( pronounced O’clock O knee)
Is that frost I see in the shadows on the other side? 
Just a white sand bluff.  It was in the high seventies this morning and the mosquitos were out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on November 18, 2023, 10:39:24 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 18, 2023, 03:01:37 PM
I got  up at 5:30 a.m. so I could drive about sixty miles to get to a favorite WMA before dawn.  Hunted for about three hours but saw only one squirrel which I couldn’t even get a bead on.  On the positive side I did collect several pounds of wild mushrooms which I guess you could call “airgun related.”


Early morning on the lower Ochlockonee.  ( pronounced O’clock O knee)
Got started after laundry around 130p.  Stomped around USACOE Hunting Area with Notos, Crossbow and Tree Stand.  Recovered a camera that couldn't transmit even15' up....In the stand I was taunted by squirrels at 35+ yards....wishing for Thick Girl (30cal). I bumped three yearlings on the way in and sat by a tree at dusk listening to a noisy large squirrel 20 yards through some brush.  When I stood up it turned out to be a rather small fawn..who ran to the private farmette once she saw me.....
Still a beautiful day to be in the woods.
Walking Allatoona WMA tomorrow I'll go ultra-light with the Notos and the yet to carried fire breathing hand cannon....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 19, 2023, 08:48:13 AM
Quote from: ER00z on November 18, 2023, 11:36:45 AM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 10:05:49 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 14, 2023, 10:04:17 PM
Quote from: avator on November 14, 2023, 09:49:43 PM
Did you get the 347?
The 2200 Magnum.  The one Crosman I never wanted as a kid.  After I got the 362 I knew I had to get a 2200 to compare to the 1400 and the 362.  I hated the 2200 when it replaced the 1400 in the 70's.  I thought the plastic stock looked awful cheesy.  Modern synthetic stocks have changed my mind though.  Now I kinda like the looks of the gun.  I knew if I bought one it would have to be the Chromed receiver 2200 Magnum.  I've been waiting for a nice one to pop up. ;D
Ah yes, the silver one. I have a black on black one.

Does yours have the white pin-striping design on the receiver?

Had a 2200 "Magnum" until about 2009. Don't forget to include the Magnum when speaking of the 2200, even if just a sales gimmick  ::) ;D
Yes, mine has the white pin striping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 19, 2023, 09:23:02 AM
I rearranged some gun case / rifle combo's to accommodate another  type I recently scoped and zero'ed. Now I need to relabel them.
 Went to the local sports store and got my small game hunting licence with bird stamp.
  I have the old Beeman R-10 and a tin of .20's laid out for later on today.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 19, 2023, 09:27:27 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 19, 2023, 09:23:02 AM
I rearranged some gun case / rifle combo's to accommodate another  type I recently scoped and zero'ed. Now I need to relabel them.
 Went to the local sports store and got my small game hunting licence with bird stamp.
  I have the old Beeman R-10 and a tin of .20's laid out for later on today.  ;)

Bird stamp ??? sending birds by mail ??? lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 19, 2023, 09:43:16 AM
HA!
Got invited to a "Black Friday" pheasant hunt. Hardly ever hunt off my own property so had to get all legal and stuff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on November 19, 2023, 11:18:10 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on November 19, 2023, 09:43:16 AM
HA!
Got invited to a "Black Friday" pheasant hunt. Hardly ever hunt off my own property so had to get all legal and stuff.
Sounds like it could be fun.  Have a great and safe hunt Scott!  🎯🦃
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 19, 2023, 11:35:48 AM
Homing pigeons.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 19, 2023, 12:21:40 PM
I plan on doing a little target shooting today.
I place targets out in a leaf berm that is in my back yard.
The berm is around 40 yards from the back door of my garage.
It makes a great backstop.
I either place paper targets out there or I shoot at blaze orange/chartreuse tennis balls.


Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on November 19, 2023, 01:42:05 PM
I checked my repair work on a Daisy 880 and an 822.
Packaged for shipment tomorrow, along with a few other widgets to different people.

Looked over a bunch of the airguns in inventory and fired rounds thru several.

No boredom here.............
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 19, 2023, 03:00:43 PM
Temps were in the seventies today so I grabbed my XS60C and took some dogs to the woods.  Fresh shotgun hulls at my favorite squirrel hunting site.  Funny thing about the squirrel hunters here.  They use shotguns and they have no patience.  Once the first shots spook all the squirrels into hiding they move on.  I sit patiently on my little stool with my silenced air rifle and can shoot three or four in an hour in one spot.

But not today.  Belle is too new at hunting.  I mainly brought her along for training.  I ran her and Flash until they were tired and then I made Flash buckle down and hunt squirrels.  Belle stuck right with him.  She's learning all the time and I want her to pattern on Flash while she's young.  We worked several spots without flushing any squirrels but it was all good practice.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on November 19, 2023, 03:25:40 PM
I did some long-ish range pistol shooting.   I dragged an old 80 gallon propane tank out into the woods 100 yards from my deck.  It's a big easy target at only 100 yards but the time delay on impact sounds is always fun.   In the olden days, I used to do a lot of much longer range pistol shooting (4-500 yards) when I had convenient access to a large sand pit.   I could get a longer range in my back yard but that would involve more tree and brush clearing than a lazy old guy is inclined to do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on November 19, 2023, 05:53:31 PM
Shorted up my Ruger Air Magnum. With the "brake"/cocking aid that was added a few years back it felt kind of like lugging around a Brown Bess, now it's at least manageable with an OAL near factory spec. Current short range testing showing good accuracy and is pancaking Crosman Piranhas into my test medium. Unfortunately it's been smoking like an over fueled diesel... Figure my previous lube tune + factory seal need to go. Next comes strip, reseal, .135 custom spring and a tiny bit of good lube. Lastly, will install better optic and maybe some camo   ;D 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on November 19, 2023, 06:11:57 PM
Not going to make it out to shoot today so I decided to open up the chassis on my 30 cal bottle armada. The way it sits in a oe stock it has to be taken out of the stock to adjust the hammer spring. I had it out last weekend and noticed it was shooting slow. Now I can adjust on the fly. I also did this to a 22 armada this spring. Hopefully late next week the weather warms up. I'm ready to shoot some more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 19, 2023, 06:18:54 PM
 Re placed a one piece mount on my Artemis M15 with a riser 11mm to weaver adapter and low weaver rings, now my multi shot mag fits under the scope. I finished with a 10m sight in with ease then checked crony numbers since receiving it the reg has settled in nicely ES down to 5 from 10.
 Next up was going to be putting a 2moa red dot on the GK1 but I soon was informed it was game time, a game well worth watching  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on November 19, 2023, 08:59:11 PM
Took a 3 mile Notos Safari with Steve on Allatoona WMA we saw Chipmonks, Squirrels, and deer.  Great weather and company!  I will have to take the tree stand back to a couple of new dots I put OnX
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on November 19, 2023, 09:00:57 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on November 19, 2023, 06:18:54 PM
Re placed a one piece mount on my Artemis M15 with a riser 11mm to weaver adapter and low weaver rings, now my multi shot mag fits under the scope. I finished with a 10m sight in with ease then checked crony numbers since receiving it the reg has settled in nicely ES down to 5 from 10.
 Next up was going to be putting a 2moa red dot on the GK1 but I soon was informed it was game time , a game well worth watching  8)

Happy Day James.

 ;D Green Bay WINS ! ! !  Game Time Final Score....Packers 23..... San Diego Chargers 20.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 20, 2023, 12:27:57 PM
I got home a little while ago from a trip to the UPS Store.  I returned the Stormrider I received Saturday [11/18/2023].  It didn't shoot the second pellet.  I suspect something in the trigger/hammer area is wrong.  It was bought from Airgun Depot; but it was shipped from Pyramyd Air.  (It is going back to Ohio.) 
That is the first defective airgun I have ever received in the 10+ years I have been buying Adult Air Rifles. Bummer!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 20, 2023, 08:20:48 PM
 I put the new replacement loop on the Daisy 1999 DB, and  did a barrel crown on the RR.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on November 20, 2023, 08:33:32 PM
Scoped out an area to sit using OnX.  Strapped on the new chestpack, Notos and crossbow sat for the one hour of light left and danced with two squirrels.  One was wearing a kevlar helmet as I hit him at 15M with an H&N 18gr hunter, saw him fall off the log and he was nowhere to be found...
At dusk I almost had a 20M crosshair on a doe, but she was walking just slow enough I could never get zeroed in on the vitals before they went behind the next tree. As the sunset she faded into darkness never to be seen or heard again....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on November 20, 2023, 09:41:30 PM
I put a new pump cup in my latest Crosman Model 1

Shipped off a repaired 822 and 880
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 21, 2023, 10:37:42 PM
 Tinkered a bit on the Daisy 98 Golden Eagle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 22, 2023, 03:56:09 PM
It is becoming very difficult to find suitable DOVETAIL scope rings.  I have been searching for suitable rings at some of the local store and on line for almost a week.  I told my Judy that in the future, I am going to get an adapter for changing my rifle mounting system to PICATINNY.
I did find several very nice DOVETAIL setups -- but I am not paying more for a pair of rings than what I paid for the scope.
The end of this story:  I found the rings I wanted at Pyramyd Air.  I should have looked there first instead of last!   ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cosmic on November 22, 2023, 04:15:08 PM
Adjusted the trigger and added a digital gauge on my new to me AGT Vulcan3...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 22, 2023, 04:32:46 PM
Did a swap from .25 to .22 on an Xisico Sentry HC Deluxe. The story is in another thread in the China Gate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on November 22, 2023, 05:38:47 PM
Mounted a new Hawke scope on my HW95 Luxus today.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on November 22, 2023, 05:46:32 PM
Stomped around the WMA 2.5miles with the Notos 2pt sling and the MSR in hand.  Found one fresh rub and no sign of deer or squirrel....Had visions of them toasting marshmallows around the den fire....lol.  At least I got to use the new Blaze Orange Shooters vest which I love.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 24, 2023, 10:29:23 AM
So far,
I went out and opened up the Red Shed and changed out a few shot up targets for fresh ones.
I grabbed the stick grabber and picked up several beer cans that had been shot off the 3" drywall screws over the past week.
I found the missing box of 2000 paintballs that was misplaced. Found it in a big red toolbox that Betty Lou was using to sit collectable whatnots on in the bar. That drove me nuts... I've been seaarching for the 12x16x10 inch bright yellow and black box for a few weeks. I'm still missing an unopened bag of 500 left over from the last box. Mice got into the opened bag I had in the Red Shed and made such a mess had I had to the toss the gooey wad in the trash.
Next I topped off the .22 Sentry for some shooting today... paintballs most likely.
Now I'm having another cup of coffee and waiting on USPS to deliver a TP for a 'lego' build and UPS to deliver a NTM  airgun. Both 'out for delivery'.
The rest of the day will be tinkering and shooting.... maybe I'll build a fire and empty a few beer cans later. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 24, 2023, 12:14:18 PM
So far today I've walked the dogs around my soggy permission carrying the C362 and a handful of Norma GTFT.  I shot some pinecones and I shot at some sweet gum balls.  I've got to help the memsahib with the Thanksgiving preparations.  We're having ours today because I worked yesterday.  Later this afternoon I intend to take the C362 on a squirrel hunt in the Morrison Hammock wilderness area.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 24, 2023, 12:18:47 PM
Enjoy the meal Carter. Betty Lou is in the kitchen now preparing leftovers of yesterday's meal.
It's funny but some things taste even better the next day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 24, 2023, 12:31:37 PM
Quote from: avator on November 24, 2023, 12:18:47 PM
Enjoy the meal Carter. Betty Lou is in the kitchen now preparing leftovers of yesterday's meal.
It's funny but some things taste even better the next day.
The memsahib and I agree.  We look forward to leftover turkey sandwiches with lots of mustard!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on November 24, 2023, 12:45:05 PM
Stripped apart the Brocock Bantam .25, not happy with this gun, going to use it as a parts gun, I got it cheap as a leaker and damaged about 3 years ago, I could only get 730fps out of it, and lots of Hammer bounce, I don't like the hammer design and adjustment, I may use the barrel and bottle on another gun.... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on November 24, 2023, 03:09:04 PM
 made the tool to help remove the "Spring Anchor" on the Daisy bb guns
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on November 24, 2023, 07:26:31 PM
Just finished completely resealing the crosman 38T pistol for my neighbor. Replaced the seals for the cart but it would leak down overnight so bought a complete seal kit and installed it. Proof will be if it still has gas tomorrow.🤞
As bad as the seals were I'm surprised it didn't leak loud enough to hear.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on November 25, 2023, 03:02:37 AM
Cleaned my 50, 457, 357&30 cals barrels today. Then I actually tore into the m25 357 and did some work on opening the leade.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on November 25, 2023, 06:12:31 PM
Barra 1858 unboxing. (https://youtu.be/Ti6Owq61sKU)

TL;DNW:

Junk.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 25, 2023, 06:50:05 PM
I checked the zero of Stubby (my other favorite 1400) with the 17.6gr. Norma GIFT.  I’m taking it hunting tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on November 25, 2023, 08:01:17 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 25, 2023, 06:50:05 PM
I checked the zero of Stubby (my other favorite 1400) with the 17.6gr. Norma GIFT.  I’m taking it hunting tomorrow.
I am eyeballing brown vans like a kid on Christmas eve awaiting my UTG dot-sight for my Stubby.  The WGS Ring and the cheapo laser dot did not work out.  It will be a lot better going up and down a climbing stand with Harley on my hip....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on November 25, 2023, 08:57:16 PM
I tore into the m25 yesterday. Determined to finish the crown and clean it up. It's pretty easy to tear down and reassemble. The trigger was a new one for me and I wasn't a huge fan of the little springs. As usual I about lost one. I was just about ready to call it and there it was. I hope my efforts increase the accuracy and shrink the groups down.  Maybe tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 26, 2023, 12:31:23 PM
Well, I had planned to get some chrono numbers and make some adjustments to the .22 Sentry and the .22 Flash. I'll be going for accuracy and efficiency. Wringing the maximum power out of airgun don't do anything for me. I punch paper, beer cans and small fur/feather pests within an average 35yds give or take.
But the low to mid 50s and steady slow rain is making that and unpleasant endeavor.
So instead I did some scope swapping and cracked open the shooting window on the North side range of the Red Shed to sight in at wet targets that were left over from yesterday's shooting. It's much better than rolling up the 7' x 7' roll up door on the South side range.
If I'm going to get sick, this is the time of year I typically do. I don't see any reason to buy those lottery tickets. The weather is supposed to greatly improve in the next couple days.
If I get to bored a can set up and indoor 25' BB gun range. But I got lots of other things I can occupy my mind with.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on November 27, 2023, 08:41:36 PM
Quote
If I'm going to get sick, this is the time of year I typically do. I don't see any reason to buy those lottery tickets. The weather is supposed to greatly improve in the next couple days.
Yessir, I skipped the after work sitting in a tree stand tonight and put on my coveralls to plink on the backyard range and duck inside as needed for warmth.  Plan to be back in the woods Wednesday night...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 27, 2023, 08:52:37 PM
I received a 40+ year old airgun in the mail today.  Tested it with just the Iron sights.  It impressed me enough to slap my utility 4X scope on it.  That impressed me enough to take it on a walk around my permission this afternoon.  Tomorrow I’ll mount a better scope and do some chronograph testing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 28, 2023, 08:28:00 AM
Enjoy that Carter. I love that platform and have 5 or 6 of them in the stash.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on November 28, 2023, 09:07:20 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 27, 2023, 08:52:37 PM
I received a 40+ year old airgun in the mail today.  Tested it with just the Iron sights.  It impressed me enough to slap my utility 4X scope on it.  That impressed me enough to take it on a walk around my permission this afternoon.  Tomorrow I’ll mount a better scope and do some chronograph testing.

What make and model airgun?

Inquiring minds want to know.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on November 28, 2023, 09:22:36 AM
I checked the progress of items traveling my way.  Two should be in the mail today.  #3 is being carried by Big Brown.  It probably will be here Thursday(?) or Friday.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 28, 2023, 10:49:28 AM
Installed the breech o ring on the Hercules yesterday, big improvement in the groups. Need to cast some more slugs for it. Doesn't take long to go through a 100 rds with this gun. Just finished airing up the guns and tank, kind of waiting for it to warm up some.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on November 28, 2023, 11:36:47 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on November 28, 2023, 09:07:20 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 27, 2023, 08:52:37 PM
I received a 40+ year old airgun in the mail today.  Tested it with just the Iron sights.  It impressed me enough to slap my utility 4X scope on it.  That impressed me enough to take it on a walk around my permission this afternoon.  Tomorrow I’ll mount a better scope and do some chronograph testing.

What make and model airgun?

Inquiring minds want to know.

-W
I bought the Crosman 2200 that Mike Baker had advertised in the classifieds.  It's a nice minty example and more accurate than I expected.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on November 28, 2023, 11:41:05 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 28, 2023, 11:36:47 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on November 28, 2023, 09:07:20 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 27, 2023, 08:52:37 PM
I received a 40+ year old airgun in the mail today.  Tested it with just the Iron sights.  It impressed me enough to slap my utility 4X scope on it.  That impressed me enough to take it on a walk around my permission this afternoon.  Tomorrow I’ll mount a better scope and do some chronograph testing.

What make and model airgun?

Inquiring minds want to know.

-W
I bought the Crosman 2200 that Mike Baker had advertised in the classifieds.  It's a nice minty example and more accurate than I expected.

Nice! A true classic!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 28, 2023, 12:06:07 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on November 28, 2023, 11:41:05 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 28, 2023, 11:36:47 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on November 28, 2023, 09:07:20 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on November 27, 2023, 08:52:37 PM
I received a 40+ year old airgun in the mail today.  Tested it with just the Iron sights.  It impressed me enough to slap my utility 4X scope on it.  That impressed me enough to take it on a walk around my permission this afternoon.  Tomorrow I’ll mount a better scope and do some chronograph testing.

What make and model airgun?
Yes it is, especially with the silver receiver. I have the more common black with the white detailing version.

Inquiring minds want to know.

-W
I bought the Crosman 2200 that Mike Baker had advertised in the classifieds.  It's a nice minty example and more accurate than I expected.

Nice! A true classic!

-W
Yes it is, especially with the silver receiver. I have the more common black with the white detailing version.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 29, 2023, 10:50:16 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on November 28, 2023, 10:49:28 AM
Installed the breech o ring on the Hercules yesterday, big improvement in the groups. Need to cast some more slugs for it. Doesn't take long to go through a 100 rds with this gun. Just finished airing up the guns and tank, kind of waiting for it to warm up some.
Hahaha yes big bore sure makes the pellet tin count small. I basically ordered a tin of 500 Mr Hollowpoint slugs to get me going when I bought my .510 Piledriver.
 Heavy tin of pellets when the pc count goes up ;)
 Happy Hunting!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on November 30, 2023, 06:33:03 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on November 29, 2023, 10:50:16 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on November 28, 2023, 10:49:28 AM
Installed the breech o ring on the Hercules yesterday, big improvement in the groups. Need to cast some more slugs for it. Doesn't take long to go through a 100 rds with this gun. Just finished airing up the guns and tank, kind of waiting for it to warm up some.
Hahaha yes big bore sure makes the pellet tin count small. I basically ordered a tin of 500 Mr Hollowpoint slugs to get me going when I bought my .510 Piledriver.
 Heavy tin of pellets when the pc count goes up ;)
 Happy Hunting!!!

Thanks James, I had ordered slugs for the Hammer for back up the other day. I would have gotten a pile driver if the price was right, I couldn't pass up the Hercules at Field Supply's refurb deals earlier this year. I had not shot it since delivery, when I finally got around to shooting it, the breech o ring was missing. So it's been a little hit and miss with finding the right o ring for it. I own the Hercules .30 twin bottle gun and it has been a laser with the casted pellets. I haven't tried slugs in it yet. On a good day with my hands I can cast about 200 rounds for the Hercules. It has saved me a ton of money considering the cost on average for a tin of slugs is $30.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 30, 2023, 06:48:02 AM
I got my Crosman 362 Anniversary Edition last night… I’ve got about 85 Bullseye Bucks sitting at P.A… So, of course I’m looking at the Dragonfly MkII again… since it’s nearly half what I paid for the 362 and I’m almost halfway there with the Bullseye Bucks… only question is: do I get one in .177 or .22??? I have some variables going through my mind to choose one way or the other… I’m also thinking: I don’t have a Co2 pellet pistol, yet. Only BB shooters. I could get a good deal on one with the Bullseye Bucks… decisions, decisions…   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on November 30, 2023, 07:04:18 AM
John, you know what decided between the .177 and .22 for me on the MK2? It was the fact that I already had 2 CARM mags in .177. Those CARM mags are like a game changer with SPA guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on November 30, 2023, 08:18:17 AM
 Figured a great way to mount a dot sight on the GK1, Details in the GK1 thread'
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-291123194106.jpeg)
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=207219.msg156493060#msg156493060
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on November 30, 2023, 08:31:13 AM
Quote from: avator on November 30, 2023, 07:04:18 AM
John, you know what decided between the .177 and .22 for me on the MK2? It was the fact that I already had 2 CARM mags in .177. Those CARM mags are like a game changer with SPA guns.

That’s what I’m thinking, Bill. A .177 MkII and a couple CARM mags. I re-read the Dragonfly thread and was thinking heavy .177 pellets. Like the H&N Barracuda Match, I think you said was best. Who knows, it just might like the 10.5gr. Crosman Premier domes, even?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on November 30, 2023, 08:43:22 AM
Finish tuning the PRod I will be giving to my son. Got it config’d lefty for him and shooting 3 mags averaging 15fpe.

He tried to keep mine when I visited earlier this year and figured if he had one like mine, I could take something else when I next visit. 👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on December 01, 2023, 04:06:42 PM
Rebuilt the regulator on my Umarex Hammer, I hate Urethane O-rings, rotten mess, cleaned up and replaced with Buna Nitrile Duro 90's, working properly again and no leaks.... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 01, 2023, 04:20:20 PM
I had a sneaky feeling that the gauge on my YH compressor was under displaying the pressure and was worried about over filling guns. I tested it with 2 different gauges and proved my suspicions unfounded. Both times times the gauges were spot on target.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on December 01, 2023, 06:13:43 PM
Today i waited (for an airgun).  Not some thing I am particularly good at
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 01, 2023, 09:45:23 PM
I took my peep-sighted HW50S out on the patio this morning before my hospital appointment but it was too dark to see the spoons in the shade. Tomorrow is supposed to be okay.  Maybe, I can shoot a bit between games?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 02, 2023, 05:57:48 PM
 Putzed in the basement Crony'd the DAR Gen3 14.4 gr CPHP 905 fps, H&N 21gr. slugs695 and show great accuracy, Daisy HP 887fps dead on fir close range.
 GK1 33.95 JSB K H 990 fps. Shake Awake dot still dead on.
Bottled Jet1 .25 25.4 gr AA domed  solid 500 fps +- 5fps changed mount location of reflex sight dead on and staying.  8) ;D
 Oh and Steam Punk went to Stream Punk, to rob the bottle for the Jet conversion.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-021223163905.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-021223163621.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on December 02, 2023, 06:09:02 PM
Well, plan was to shoot some Casual Match targets today. Weather not cooperating. Gave up about 1:00 and tore down and cleaned a Daisy 230. Piston seal is soaking, about to order a new breech seal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 03, 2023, 09:26:55 AM
Yesterday was kind of ho- hum. I attached the Utg big bore bipod to my AEA M50 just to check it out. This bipod is a monster. It should do a good job with the 50. Then I topped off my big tank to 300 bar.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 03, 2023, 05:32:58 PM
I lit out for the woods as soon as the rain abated.  Better than eight inches of rain and the river is at flood stage.  Here’s an example of the obstacles a hunter faces in this neck of the woods.
Top photo is a view of the Sopchoppy river taken on 11-25-22 from the center of the Oak Park bridge looking down stream.
Middle photo is the same perspective today 12-3-23.  The river is  28’ deep at this stage.
Bottom photo is the west side of the bridge.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 03, 2023, 06:58:33 PM
 Banged my head against the wall on this Jet Project, think it will hold zero now, if not I will be doing some major changes to the rail system. It aint no Notos LOL.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-031223171144.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-031223170957.jpeg)



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on December 03, 2023, 07:14:57 PM
Shot silly wet with the HW35 (peeps) and 7.33 JSB.
72.5%
I think the 7.33 are too light for the HW35..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 03, 2023, 07:17:42 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 03, 2023, 06:58:33 PM
Banged my head against the wall on this Jet Project, think it will hold zero now, if not I will be doing some major changes to the rail system. It aint no Notos LOL.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-031223171144.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-031223170957.jpeg)
I like it's shorter version. I think if I had it I would use a shorter tank and find shorter muzzle break to finish it off even with the tank.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 03, 2023, 07:42:50 PM
" I like it's shorter version. I think if I had it I would use a shorter tank and find shorter muzzle break to finish it off even with the tank."

 I may have a Hatsan air stripper that would fill the gap  :-\ But between the bottle and the scope it is hard to get my hand in front of the muzzle, and the bottle makes a nice hamster.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 03, 2023, 07:51:37 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 03, 2023, 07:42:50 PM
" I like it's shorter version. I think if I had it I would use a shorter tank and find shorter muzzle break to finish it off even with the tank."

 I may have a Hatsan air stripper that would fill the gap  :-\ But between the bottle and the scope it is hard to get my hand in front of the muzzle, and the bottle makes a nice hamster.
Yeah, I can see that now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 03, 2023, 10:24:25 PM
I got started on the leather holster I'm making for my new vintage Sheridan E series co2 pistol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 04, 2023, 08:09:41 PM
Just took my sentry -9 completely apart. Going to see if I can get it to shoot a little faster. Mike did the tune on it but couldn't open up the exhaust port more than 3/16 due to the valve seat being real close to the port. I'm going to try and widen it to get a little more flow. I wonder if one of those balance valves from coran would fit? The original valve looks like a copy of the valve in the 13xx pistol. I don't think it's right for anything larger than the.22. I'm thinking of widening the port as it can't be drilled larger.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on December 04, 2023, 08:16:24 PM
Gathered up a bunch of left over crosman project parts, threw them in a box, shook it up and opened it up to find a 2240 8-shot mag fed pistol. Getting 400fps all stock except the barrel which is only 6 inches.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 04, 2023, 08:31:31 PM
Quote from: threesuns on December 04, 2023, 08:16:24 PM
Gathered up a bunch of left over crosman project parts, threw them in a box, shook it up and opened it up to find a 2240 8-shot mag fed pistol. Getting 400fps all stock except the barrel which is only 6 inches.
Looks to be some nice parts to work with :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 04, 2023, 09:13:26 PM
Quote from: threesuns on December 04, 2023, 08:16:24 PM
Gathered up a bunch of left over crosman project parts, threw them in a box, shook it up and opened it up to find a 2240 8-shot mag fed pistol. Getting 400fps all stock except the barrel which is only 6 inches.
Nice looking project AG sir.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on December 04, 2023, 09:15:32 PM
Thank you. But don’t look too close. That’s an eBay breech by the guy that does the safpacs. One of his early ones that required a little tweaking. And the shroud is a piece of aluminum mop handle with a plastic central barrel support and end caps. There are no baffles and it hasn’t moved but I may add a grub screw as a precaution.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 04, 2023, 09:19:49 PM
Quote from: threesuns on December 04, 2023, 09:15:32 PM
Thank you. But don’t look too close. That’s an eBay breech by the guy that does the safpacs. One of his early ones that required a little tweaking. And the shroud is a piece of aluminum mop handle with a plastic central barrel support and end caps. There are no baffles and it hasn’t moved but I may add a grub screw as a precaution.
So a patina whoopdee AG....I love it!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 04, 2023, 10:24:20 PM
They say life is hard but it's harder when you're stooped, well the same thing goes with holster making.

I've made a bunch of knife sheaths over the years ( more failures than I can count ) since I was a teenager and I've made a few holsters, but I'm still not much more than a real amateur and don't really know what I'm doing yet.


I made a few mistakes that added a ton of difficulty and this thing took me all day to make ( I made my pattern and cut it out yesterday), but I got it finished and boy are my fingers sore.
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2kbkSqP/20231204-174818.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJTf9JVW)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbsk63qX/20231204-174843.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkH4HzZY)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Px10TJng/20231204-174908.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mz2mSbDj)

It's fully lined with a smooth side out leather I salvaged from an Italian leather lounge chair somebody was throwing away, white isn't my 1st choice but I used what I had.
The rest is some basic 8oz Veg tanned that I decided to leave natural.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on December 05, 2023, 06:48:03 AM
David you have some skills. I especially like that you were able to repurpose the leather.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 05, 2023, 07:28:51 AM
Good jobs, both of you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 05, 2023, 10:05:43 AM
I appreciate the compliments, both of you.




Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 05, 2023, 11:58:13 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on December 04, 2023, 08:09:41 PM
Just took my sentry -9 completely apart. Going to see if I can get it to shoot a little faster. Mike did the tune on it but couldn't open up the exhaust port more than 3/16 due to the valve seat being real close to the port. I'm going to try and widen it to get a little more flow. I wonder if one of those balance valves from coran would fit? The original valve looks like a copy of the valve in the 13xx pistol. I don't think it's right for anything larger than the.22. I'm thinking of widening the port as it can't be drilled larger.
I was wrong on the port size. It's 3.5 mm and I'm going to try and open it up to 5/32. I may drill it to within.100 then just file it wider where it enters the valve.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 05, 2023, 03:01:36 PM
I decided to go ahead and dye the holster, and I'm glad I did.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9QwmTH1v/20231205-105651.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhvcPXbB)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 05, 2023, 04:16:51 PM
Definitely what it needed David.  Very nice!

I had to kill some time while I was in town today.  That's why we have truck guns right? ;D

I headed out into the national forest and turned up Lost Creek road.  I parked near a grove of Live Oaks on the edge of the floodplain and pulled the mod 95 out of it's case.  With a handful of CPHP in my pocket I wandered along the course of the flooded creek hoping to see a raccoon displaced by the flood waters.  I did see some squirrels but the freezer is full of them right now.   I wasted (?) an hour and a half and had a great time in the woods on a gorgeous day!  About 1:30 I drove the mile and a half to the courthouse and registered my truck for another two years.  I took about five minutes.  I could have waited  a half an hour or more if I wanted to stand in line with the lunch time rush crowd.  So I consider myself ahead by one hour of quality time! :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 05, 2023, 04:24:18 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on December 05, 2023, 11:58:13 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on December 04, 2023, 08:09:41 PM
Just took my sentry -9 completely apart. Going to see if I can get it to shoot a little faster. Mike did the tune on it but couldn't open up the exhaust port more than 3/16 due to the valve seat being real close to the port. I'm going to try and widen it to get a little more flow. I wonder if one of those balance valves from coran would fit? The original valve looks like a copy of the valve in the 13xx pistol. I don't think it's right for anything larger than the.22. I'm thinking of widening the port as it can't be drilled larger.
I was wrong on the port size. It's 3.5 mm and I'm going to try and open it up to 5/32. I may drill it to within.100 then just file it wider where it enters the valve.
Well, I chicken 🐔 out and all I did was sand the plastic piece down a little. Man is the gage hole piece a pita to get lined up.luckly I was able to blow it back out to line it up right. Already had made something to tighten up the screw in the back of the valve. Doubt I increased the power at all but who knows, maybe a fps or 2. Everything in the pressure tube reminds me of a crosman setup.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 05, 2023, 05:30:12 PM
Will miracles never Cease! I put the sentry completely back together and I can't hear any air leaking!😁 I'll give it overnight to see if the pressure drops at all. If it doesn't I'll be amazed as it leaked a little before I took it apart.🤞🤞
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 05, 2023, 08:56:59 PM
Got a PM from smythsg followed his instructions and got the AEA Challenger air-tube all sealed up.  Topped off to 200bar currently holding and will check tomorrow after work before reassembling the rest of the AG.  Thick Girl might get to go with me this weekend now that the leaves are off the trees and the nutters are hanging out 5M outside my accuracy limit with the Notos (25-30M).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 06, 2023, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on December 05, 2023, 03:01:36 PM
I decided to go ahead and dye the holster, and I'm glad I did.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9QwmTH1v/20231205-105651.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhvcPXbB)

WOW David,
That turned out NICE!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 06, 2023, 01:53:29 PM
I agree, that shows more skill/talent than you give yourself credit for.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 06, 2023, 02:05:32 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 06, 2023, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on December 05, 2023, 03:01:36 PM
I decided to go ahead and dye the holster, and I'm glad I did.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9QwmTH1v/20231205-105651.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhvcPXbB)

WOW David,
That turned out NICE!
Thank you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 06, 2023, 02:10:04 PM
Quote from: avator on December 06, 2023, 01:53:29 PM
I agree, that shows more skill/talent than you give yourself credit for.
I understand that there are people who might not be able to do as good of a job as me or know how to make such things at all, but then I also know the mistakes I made which might not show up on camera or be noticed by somebody who doesn't work with leather.
I guess I'm just overly critical of my work because I know how good things can look when a professional makes them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 06, 2023, 02:13:21 PM
One thing for sure... I would have some bloody fingers if I tried.  :( :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: tripiy on December 06, 2023, 02:17:47 PM
Finished the silent(I tried) pellet trap using a drawer of file cabinet I picked from curbside. Reinforced the back wall with 10 gauge electrical box cover filled with 3/4” wood layer and finished with two layers of 1/4” outdoor mat.
Yet to add paper clip but board pins served well for today’s session.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 06, 2023, 03:31:00 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on December 05, 2023, 05:30:12 PM
Will miracles never Cease! I put the sentry completely back together and I can't hear any air leaking!😁 I'll give it overnight to see if the pressure drops at all. If it doesn't I'll be amazed as it leaked a little before I took it apart.🤞🤞
No leaks overnight!!🎇🎇 I didn't change any Orings and really didn't clean anything either so it's a mystery why it's holding now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 06, 2023, 05:57:04 PM
Quote from: avator on December 06, 2023, 02:13:21 PM
One thing for sure... I would have some bloody fingers if I tried.  :( :-[
There was a drop of blood or two on the holster by the time I was done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on December 06, 2023, 08:17:05 PM
Rebuilding the Shin sung Fire 9mm, still leaking, ordered O-rings in the right size from the O-ring store, had to make a special tool to remove the butt stock and the poppet housing.... lots of fun.... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 09, 2023, 12:22:12 AM
 Put a Hatsan air stripper on my .25 Bottle Jet, then tested it a bunch  ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-081223131527.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: rangerfredbob on December 09, 2023, 12:54:01 AM
yesterday went to a "sportsmans" auction, had a bunch of powder burners and some interesting airguns... got 3 pellet guns, a Crosman 180 second variant in decent condition, a HW70 no safety with leather Beeman holster in good shape then a Hatsan 44-10 Long in .22 with wood stock, all for like $370 with fees... Ordered a fill probe for the Hatsan last night when I got home, should be here tomorrow, it only had the one mag so I might look into getting more... had a bullboss and some extra cylinders too but they were out of budget, should have gotten the first cylinder...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on December 09, 2023, 01:33:18 AM
Mounted a big scope on my new QB78 and sighted it in.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on December 10, 2023, 02:36:20 PM
So far just topping off the big tank.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 10, 2023, 03:10:01 PM
 Changed out the trigger adjustment screw on Crosman Phantom air rifle. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on December 10, 2023, 03:17:21 PM
Working on getting the new tool attachments for the Quik change all set up.
When I bought this lathe it didn't have a cut-off tool holder and I was told the set up was custom made.
So I bought a complete new set up to replace it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 10, 2023, 03:23:03 PM
I shot some targets a 10m using my APX by Umarex open sight 24 on a page just to see
what my accuracy was and it wasn't too bad, but needs a lot of improvement.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: rangerfredbob on December 10, 2023, 05:27:42 PM
Yesterday was shop cleanup. the fill probe for my new to me Hatsan AT44-10 came in after dark so took it to the shop and filled with the SCUBA tank which had 100bar in it for whatever reason (apparently leaks slow somewhere, filled it in April I think... I think I only filled one gun out of it) then the compressor then tried to site in the scope I mounted closeish, windage is close but was only at like 8 yards in the shop...

Then I made a shelf for the pistol rack so it wasn't sitting on a cardboard box that needed to move...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on December 10, 2023, 09:59:18 PM
Tore into my, new to me, 132 and lubed the leather cup. Now that it pumps, I have verified I’ll be heading into the valve to do a reseal.

Can’t have a gem like this NOT working!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on December 11, 2023, 07:57:37 PM
O-rings came in for the Shin Sung Fire, replaced the end seals on the tubes and put back together, aired up and holding, the two seals for the air tubes were a 16mm x 3mm for the top tube and a 17mm x 3mm for the bottom tube, the end transfer assembly required 4-12mm x 3mm, 2 for each tube end, we'll see how she holds for the next few days, she's pumped up to 2400psi right now. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 11, 2023, 08:16:19 PM
I took out the pump head on my Beeman P17 and cleaned it all out including the pump, then lubed the
O-ring with Super Lube and put it back in.

This is a relatively new gun so the O-ring didn't need replacing. It came from the factory pretty
dirty. Now it's clean. :)

I suggest this for all new P17 owners, even before the first shot.

Then I made a couple of coke cans dance and punched a few holes in some paper.
It was a good day.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 12, 2023, 09:31:13 PM
 While waiting on the wood boiler to come up to temp this morning, I mounted a shake awake dot on my .22 Zoraki carbine.
Took one shot at 7 yards and was looking darn close to dead on, backed up to 10m and still pretty close, will do a few more shots to verify, then maybe shoot a target match in the msp category ???
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-121223193542.jpeg)
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 12, 2023, 09:35:14 PM
I took a couple of random shots pretty much all day long.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 12, 2023, 10:33:21 PM
 I almost forgot I gave Nick his Christmas present, all the stuff to bottle his Chaser. I also attempted to hunt squirrels with my Air Force Escape UL .20 but between not having the right scope on it for woods hunting , and wearing Storm Trooper Gloves I missed them all  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 13, 2023, 11:29:29 AM
I pondered the purchase of a Daisy 880 and/or a Daisy 901.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 13, 2023, 12:01:34 PM
I installed a laser/flashlight site on one of my Buck Mark .177s.
It's drizzling and wet so that's about all I could do.


Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 13, 2023, 01:42:41 PM
I scrounged around in the Red Shed and found enough to reassemble an old school Crosman rear cocking .177 pistol.
I used the brown pump handle and grips. I never did like the collar loading port breeches on these so I went with a plastic breech with the bolt loading port. I used a thin oring to shim the rubber pump cup to remove any head space and get a good cam over.
I'll get the chrono out later and see what numbers I can get but it seems to shoot every bit as hard as a modern day 1377. Only problem is that I couldn't find a spring and detent ball for the safety and it has a mind of it's own. I'll continue looking for a set in the various bins and boxes and if I don't find one I'll pin or remove it. I can hit it with a drop of hot glue. That way it would be reversible if I ever find the bits.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 13, 2023, 02:30:14 PM
I looked down on the shooting bench and spotted 3 stray BBs for shooting the Daisy Model 25 guns. I cocked and put 10 pumps in the gun then dropped the BBs in the loading tray. I expected the BBs to just roll out but they stayed in the gun. I aimed the gun at my 10 meter paper target and pulled the trigger.
Wow ! A nice little 3 hole group at about 3/8 inch. It was funny because I could distinctly hear 3 BBs hit the target in very rapid succession.
I must say, pump 8 - 10 are strong. I had to grip the barrel and pump arm and squeeze them together. I recocked and dry fired it and there was no retained air.
But for 10 meter can killin' there is no reason more than 5 pumps.
Next I'll try some various pellets to see what it like best. I had been shooting yellow label winnies but those things are getting scarce and I don't see good reason to waste them on paper punching with a pistol. It would be great if it likes cheap Daisy wads.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 13, 2023, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on December 13, 2023, 11:29:29 AM
I pondered the purchase of a Daisy 880 and/or a Daisy 901.

I can't convince myself that I need/want another airgun.  I can't find time to shoot the ones I now have. I think that I must ponder some more. Hopefully, tomorrow's weather will lend itself to some pellet shoting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 13, 2023, 10:59:32 PM
 Swapped scopes on my Air Force Escape UL .20, simple UTG 4-x 32 wide view mildot, perfect for the squirrel woods  8)
Nick got his .22 Chaser converted to drop block ond bottle, reg at 800 psi Crosman Piranhas 550 FPS, gained a good 40 fps from CO2 speeds, and now the freezing temps will not stop his shooting fun. Will try a higher psi reg on it next, it is running efficient with the short barrel at 800 psi, but another few fps and noise might help :)
 Letting him test out the Hatsan Vectis .25, as he has been window shopping another air rifle, and was wondering about that one. Told him I have more airgun flavors than Bressler's Ice-cream  ;D
  (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-131223111423.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on December 15, 2023, 04:31:42 PM
Had my Gamo CFX in bits to put a gas ram in it. Put it away and left it for a while .  Got it out to finish the job and found I had lost one of the plastic inserts that go in the fore grip. No worries. I made up some replacements out of red cedar. I really like that touch. Shot it a bit and then found the lost part .
Good to have the CFX back shooting again.  I really like that rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on December 15, 2023, 06:03:21 PM
Quickly chronoed three Diana 5Gs and one 6G using light 7.2-grain Daisy pointed pellets.

RWS 6G (recoilless): 410-ish FPS
Beeman 700: 430-ish FPS
Diana 5G: 440-ish FPS
RWS 5G: 460-ish (!) FPS

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 15, 2023, 06:27:19 PM
I checked the FPS of the Daisy 853 and was pleased after all these years and usage,
CMP was able to refurb and bring it back to 437fps average.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on December 15, 2023, 07:28:55 PM
Got on GTA and lived vicariously through others. Been raining all day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 15, 2023, 09:46:46 PM
Quote
I also attempted to hunt squirrels with my Air Force Escape UL .20 but between not having the right scope on it for woods hunting , and wearing Storm Trooper Gloves I missed them all  ::)
Welcome do a day in my AG life...lol with you. Good hunting sir.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 16, 2023, 04:54:18 PM
 Worked on the Crosman 400 valve. Got it cured!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 16, 2023, 05:15:45 PM
I punched some holes in paper and killed a couple of coke cans.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 16, 2023, 05:16:14 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on December 16, 2023, 05:15:45 PM
I punched some holes in paper and killed a couple of coke cans with the P17.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 16, 2023, 06:30:03 PM
I sent some pellets down range thru my new Cometa Fenix 400 Premier Star
I AM impressed by this rifle!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 16, 2023, 06:47:02 PM
Shot 25 dry fires to empty the SPA800r and twisted the end cap off.  turned my regulator 1/4 turn counter-clockwise (higher reg) and put one of the supplied o-rings on the end cap.  She took 180 bar from the GX (auto-shut off) and appears to be holding.  The as-shipped o-ring was toast.  Back to the chrony tommorow during mid day light.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: NorCal David on December 16, 2023, 07:46:49 PM
Verified my cheap chrony by measuring my cheap Gamo break barrel. Seems to be close enough. Now I know my Dragonfly 2 is shooting at about 75% velocity. And my cat, who normally sits around while I shoot, heard that Gamo and took off, lol. Guess I will have to learn to take the DF2 apart or have someone else do it for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 16, 2023, 07:53:39 PM
LOL... Rambo takes off at the mere sight of a gun. Boss, on the other hand, will go to sleep at my feet even if I was shooting a 12ga shotgun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 17, 2023, 07:17:17 AM
 4:45 am I changed the oil in my Tuxing tank filler. Too early to shoot or fill tanks and bottles LOL  ;D
 Hard to believe I had this over a year already, Azon shows I got it 8 20 22  :o
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 17, 2023, 07:22:30 AM
The plan is to spend some time with the GAMO Urban this morning. I lost all my data on this gun and I also have some pellets that I didn't have last time I had it out, including the JTS and my cast pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 17, 2023, 07:27:25 AM
The loss of that data has also inspired me to get more organized with data collecting and storing on all my guns. Ain't no way I can keep all that information in my head.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 17, 2023, 07:34:47 AM
 Used to be easy to keep mental track of with a handful of guns, Kept alot right on Chairgun, and a few scribbled notes , or in a build post on the gun. Now I can not remember what I shot for lunch by supper time lol
 May be a good thing , as new ammo choices have happened and my possess may have improved by now also.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 17, 2023, 07:42:25 AM
I have a journal, if I remember to use it.  :o With a PC, laptop, 3 tablet devices and a cell phone, I think I'm going to also start organizing and storing on my 100gb cloud space so I can access from all devices.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 17, 2023, 07:53:30 AM
 Careful with that Cloud Space, I had it max out on the free storage and it locked up my hotmail, till I cleaned it up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 17, 2023, 08:06:38 AM
I pay $1.99 a month for 100gb and keep an eye on it. I had to set my devices not to auto send pictures to it. I do it manually. I also noticed that some files were duplicating themselves and doubling the space used.
I have a spare 500gb sata drive from a broken security cam system. I may install that in my desktop pc and set up a home network so all my devices can share it. Then I'll drop that cloud before Microshaft bites me in the butt.
I have the main router and to other routers linked and set up as access points so I can access from virtually anywhere on the property. I do have it firewalled so only I can get to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 17, 2023, 08:51:52 AM
Quote from: avator on December 17, 2023, 08:06:38 AM
I pay $1.99 a month for 100gb and keep an eye on it. I had to set my devices not to auto send pictures to it. I do it manually. I also noticed that some files were duplicating themselves and doubling the space used.
I have a spare 500gb sata drive from a broken security cam system. I may install that in my desktop pc and set up a home network so all my devices can share it. Then I'll drop that cloud before Microshaft bites me in the butt.
I have the main router and to other routers linked and set up as access points so I can access from virtually anywhere on the property. I do have it firewalled so only I can get to it.
Doubled up files is what bit me like cant AI see the similarities ??? LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 17, 2023, 11:45:35 AM
I’ve surfed the threads I’m interested in on the GTA.  might head over to AirgunNation and check out what’s happening over there.  These are the two airgunning points that I visit most frequently on the web.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on December 17, 2023, 11:51:50 AM
Quote from: Ronno6 on December 16, 2023, 06:30:03 PM
I sent some pellets down range thru my new Cometa Fenix 400 Premier Star
I AM impressed by this rifle!

Good to hear. Looking forward to trying one Christmas Day. Avator and back-roads I do the same. I have a notebook with stock screw settings for springers, fill pressure for PCPs, preferred pellets, etc. Chrono data dumped to spreadsheet so I know if a gun isn’t up to snuff. Spreadsheet on the cloud for easy access. Beginning to think all we AG folks have issues LOL.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 17, 2023, 12:22:17 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on December 17, 2023, 11:51:50 AM
Quote from: Ronno6 on December 16, 2023, 06:30:03 PM
I sent some pellets down range thru my new Cometa Fenix 400 Premier Star
I AM impressed by this rifle!

Good to hear. Looking forward to trying one Christmas Day. Avator and back-roads I do the same. I have a notebook with stock screw settings for springers, fill pressure for PCPs, preferred pellets, etc. Chrono data dumped to spreadsheet so I know if a gun isn’t up to snuff. Spreadsheet on the cloud for easy access. Beginning to think all we AG folks have issues LOL.

Issues? I don't have issues.
*I wonder what the air pressure is in my tires*

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 17, 2023, 12:26:41 PM
Betty Lou needed milk and a few other things from the store. Once outside we realized how damp, cold and miserable it was out... at least that's how it felt to me. I'm all eat up with sniffles and sneezes. I think I'll forego the Urban plans and just hunker down in the house today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on December 17, 2023, 07:12:13 PM
Wishing i was a good enough shot to need to-record accuracy information.  Guess i’ll keep practicing even if i seem to get worse every year
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 17, 2023, 07:37:23 PM
Since fixing the airtube o-ring leak apparently changed the POI on the AEA 30cal, I took it apart and added the shim back in, filled to 3200psi and it's back to the chrono for finding the right start fill....I had 7 shots at 4%ES and 9 shots touching groups at 14M with a 2800/195bar fill.  Hope the shim will let me get away with a higher starting fill and still reasonable curve....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on December 17, 2023, 08:23:38 PM
I was going to shoot FT but I forgot my sticks..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 17, 2023, 11:10:44 PM
Nothing today but I will be doing some casting tomorrow I hope.  I only have a couple of. 25 cast pellets left so I need to do a run plus some more. 22 cal slugs. I've found my impact likes the noe but 30 grain slugs. I  need to cast up a bunch of both
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 18, 2023, 08:32:08 AM
 Bought a Sniper 4x32 mildot scope, had to decide what gun it would be a best fit, I have decided to mount it on my Bull Boss .25, Since this is an AR carry handle scope it fits my needs for the BP well.
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 18, 2023, 10:54:37 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on December 17, 2023, 11:10:44 PM
Nothing today but I will be doing some casting tomorrow I hope.  I only have a couple of. 25 cast pellets left so I need to do a run plus some more. 22 cal slugs. I've found my impact likes the noe but 30 grain slugs. I  need to cast up a bunch of both
Of course it was sunny yesterday but overcast today. Need to see if the battery voltage comes up enough so I can start casting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 18, 2023, 01:13:26 PM
I put the peep sight on the 853 and tried a peep sight for the first time.
I could barely see the 10m target and enhanced the bullseye with a sharpie a little.
I like it over the notch and blade sight.

(https://i.imgur.com/kF29AVI.jpg)


Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 18, 2023, 01:29:12 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on December 18, 2023, 01:13:26 PM
I put the peep sight on the 853 and tried a peep sight for the first time.
I could barely see the 10m target and enhanced the bullseye with a sharpie a little.
I like it over the notch and blade sight.

(https://i.imgur.com/kF29AVI.jpg)


Ron

Very nice.  Your 853 didn't come with a peep sight?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 18, 2023, 02:09:15 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on December 18, 2023, 01:29:12 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on December 18, 2023, 01:13:26 PM
I put the peep sight on the 853 and tried a peep sight for the first time.
I could barely see the 10m target and enhanced the bullseye with a sharpie a little.
I like it over the notch and blade sight.

(https://i.imgur.com/kF29AVI.jpg)


Ron

Very nice.  Your 853 didn't come with a peep sight?

Yes it did. It just wasn't installed.
It came in a small box, inside the shipping box, with sight inserts and allen wrench.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 18, 2023, 10:53:46 PM
 Sorted through a large order of  Norma pellets to find the 4 tins of .22 JSB  Beast I really wanted. :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 19, 2023, 11:56:00 AM
I also sorted pellets. I have a set of shelves in the Red Shed that had become a catch all. I cleaned off 3 shelves of it and sorted the tins of pellets that were strewn around on the shooting benches by caliber and put them on the shelves. I have another 50 or more tins on shelves in the utility room. I'll gather those and sort them onto the Red Shed shelves too. I have more open tins that live on the various gun racks and cabinets in the house. They belong to the guns on those racks and cabinets respectively. This set of shelves is located right next to the shooting window bench and will be handy to access.
One of the things that was on the shelf was the OrcAir 12/110v compact compressor. I returned that to it's bag and it will go back in the truck where it belongs.
Next on the list will be to bring several guns back in the house that have gathered in the insulated gun cabinet in the Red Shed.
I have a plastic milk crate and a pile of file folders. I plan on printing out a mess of targets and sorting them into folders and organize them in the milk crate. Tomorrow is bulk grocery day in the big city. I need to pick up black printer ink and card stock at Walmart.
Then I can get busy organizing work benches and putting tools away.
I just have a boatload of stuff I can do in the Red Shed with the heat on when it's too cold and wet out. I can crank up the jams or stream Carbon TV on the flat screen. I have a coffee maker for hot coffee and a fridge for cold drinks.
I can spent several full days in there and not run out of things to do. The problem is my short attention span. I often find something that sends me off in a complete different direction.   :o   That's why the cleaning and organizing project NEVER gets completed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 19, 2023, 12:38:44 PM
Quote from: avator on December 19, 2023, 11:56:00 AM
I also sorted pellets. I have a set of shelves in the Red Shed that had become a catch all. I cleaned off 3 shelves of it and sorted the tins of pellets that were strewn around on the shooting benches by caliber and put them on the shelves. I have another 50 or more tins on shelves in the utility room. I'll gather those and sort them onto the Red Shed shelves too. I have more open tins that live on the various gun racks and cabinets in the house. They belong to the guns on those racks and cabinets respectively. This set of shelves is located right next to the shooting window bench and will be handy to access.
One of the things that was on the shelf was the OrcAir 12/110v compact compressor. I returned that to it's bag and it will go back in the truck where it belongs.
Next on the list will be to bring several guns back in the house that have gathered in the insulated gun cabinet in the Red Shed.
I have a plastic milk crate and a pile of file folders. I plan on printing out a mess of targets and sorting them into folders and organize them in the milk crate. Tomorrow is bulk grocery day in the big city. I need to pick up black printer ink and card stock at Walmart.
Then I can get busy organizing work benches and putting tools away.
I just have a boatload of stuff I can do in the Red Shed with the heat on when it's too cold and wet out. I can crank up the jams or stream Carbon TV on the flat screen. I have a coffee maker for hot coffee and a fridge for cold drinks.
I can spent several full days in there and not run out of things to do. The problem is my short attention span. I often find something that sends me off in a complete different direction.   :o   That's why the cleaning and organizing project NEVER gets completed.
It's called multi tasking which should be defind as never getting any one thing completed.😁 I started out wanting to cast some .25 pellets then ended up having to drive into town and check the mail for my wife's meds. Came back home and decided it's to windy to do any casting so moved my attention to my ATK406 dirt bike. Was going to put gas into it and start it for the first time in 4 years but found the fuel line was too short? So really the only thing I finished out of the 3 things was getting the mail and also filled some dog water jugs. Maybe, maybe I'll get to finish the first 2 things I started yesterday? 🤔😂🤣😂 I have a bunch of .25 pellets already but not my cast ones which seem to be more accurate out of my sentry.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 19, 2023, 12:54:52 PM
I am cooking a couple of squirrels that I harvested a couple weeks ago. 
Hummm, the freezer is getting a little low.  Tomorrow, I will probably go to the woods and try to replenish the freezer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 19, 2023, 12:56:49 PM
Quote from: avator on December 19, 2023, 11:56:00 AM
I also sorted pellets. I have a set of shelves in the Red Shed that had become a catch all. I cleaned off 3 shelves of it and sorted the tins of pellets that were strewn around on the shooting benches by caliber and put them on the shelves. I have another 50 or more tins on shelves in the utility room. I'll gather those and sort them onto the Red Shed shelves too. I have more open tins that live on the various gun racks and cabinets in the house. They belong to the guns on those racks and cabinets respectively. This set of shelves is located right next to the shooting window bench and will be handy to access.
One of the things that was on the shelf was the OrcAir 12/110v compact compressor. I returned that to it's bag and it will go back in the truck where it belongs.
Next on the list will be to bring several guns back in the house that have gathered in the insulated gun cabinet in the Red Shed.
I have a plastic milk crate and a pile of file folders. I plan on printing out a mess of targets and sorting them into folders and organize them in the milk crate. Tomorrow is bulk grocery day in the big city. I need to pick up black printer ink and card stock at Walmart.
Then I can get busy organizing work benches and putting tools away.
I just have a boatload of stuff I can do in the Red Shed with the heat on when it's too cold and wet out. I can crank up the jams or stream Carbon TV on the flat screen. I have a coffee maker for hot coffee and a fridge for cold drinks.
I can spent several full days in there and not run out of things to do. The problem is my short attention span. I often find something that sends me off in a complete different direction.   :o   That's why the cleaning and organizing project NEVER gets completed.

To me those distractions is like a figurative squirrel... I'll be doing fine and on task, then all of a sudden my eye catches something
and.............SQUIRREL !!! Then I go after it until another squirrel shows up to take me on a different path.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 19, 2023, 12:58:16 PM
I did some peep sight practicing. I think I'll do the next Casual Match using the open peep sights on the 853.
I'm not exactly bullseye perfect yet, but it's getting better.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 19, 2023, 12:58:50 PM
It's nice and toasty in the Red Shed. I even turned off the gas bottle heater and just the wall unit is on now and the thermostat is set on medium. Betty Lou popped in and said it was warmer in the shed than it is in the house.
Pellets are sorted and stacked on the bulk shelves. I have the 4 caliber sampler box on the shooting bench that I shoot out of.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 19, 2023, 01:20:34 PM
That bottom shelf is what's left of my store bought .25 pellets. When they are gone I won't be buying anymore. I have sold, traded or converted to .22 my .25 guns that wouldn't shoot my cast pellets. I only have 2 guns in .25 and they shoot my cast pellets well....  the Avenger and the Hatsan 1K Vortex gas ram. No more .25 or bigger guns for me after these 2. If something beside seals on these break they will go away also and I'll sell/trade the .25 mold.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 19, 2023, 03:53:56 PM
I was worried that I might not do very good casting as I haven't cast anything since last summer. Nope, just like riding a bicycle. So far I've only got a spread of .7 grains in the 50 or so I've cast. I do have to say that being in the low 60s does make it harder to maintain 350f mold temperature. I'm setup in the large door way of the garage and I've got a little bit of a breeze blowing right at it. I could probably get it down to.2 or 3 if I could get the mold to stay at 350f.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: martrage on December 19, 2023, 05:17:54 PM
Spent most of this day checking / adjusting / chrono-ing several guns & pellet combinations in the Man Cave. It's too darn windy & flurrying to do any range work outside . Then I put in a couple ammo orders .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 19, 2023, 05:45:08 PM
Got between 100 and 200 pellets cast. Couldn't figure out why I was getting so much slag in the pot. Measured the temperature with my digital thermometer and the analog thermometer I had in it was a couple hundred degrees low. I had the lead temp sitting around 900+ degrees. I hope I was able to get the analog gage calibrated for tomorrow. I'm going to cast up some 30 grain BBT for the impact.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 19, 2023, 07:24:25 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on December 19, 2023, 12:54:52 PM
I am cooking a couple of squirrels that I harvested a couple weeks ago. 
Hummm, the freezer is getting a little low.  Tomorrow, I will probably go to the woods and try to replenish the freezer.
Happy Hunting!  That pan looks delicious!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on December 19, 2023, 08:58:23 PM
Charles, squirrels cooked that way is my son's favorite squirrel dish.  And it is very quick and easy to prepare.  Four ingredients are all dumped in the pot at the same time.  The cooking time depends on the age of the squirrels.  These two Grays were young and tender.  They were falling apart in about an hour and 15 minutes.
Half went to my son's house earlier this afternoon.  The other half is my dinner tomorrow.
Thanks for the compliment. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on December 19, 2023, 09:25:35 PM
Ronfiveo glad to see you trying that peep out. Great option for “experienced” eyes. If you’re wearing progressive lenses try looking through the distance portion. That works best for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 19, 2023, 09:36:27 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on December 19, 2023, 09:25:35 PM
Ronfiveo glad to see you trying that peep out. Great option for “experienced” eyes. If you’re wearing progressive lenses try looking through the distance portion. That works best for me.

It's kinda weird. I actually have about 3 levels of sight. I need glasses to read and see some computer screens.
 I am sighted to about 10', but after that it gets a little blurry, but not to the extent that I need corrective lenses to drive.

So, peeps and scopes are confusing. Sometimes it helps to wear my readers for peeps, but not for scopes. And
sometimes it helps to wear them for scopes and not peeps.

Reflex sights don't need any glasses but what I'm aiming at is fuzzy, so a perfectly clear dot is aiming at a fuzzy bullseye.

like I said it's weird.

I saw this one thing that attached to readers as a sight aid for shooting, but I doubt to their effectiveness.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on December 19, 2023, 10:10:17 PM
I've had this early Benjamin 132 for a few years now and it never really seemed to hold air very well, then it got worse, and a few months ago I took it apart to figure out the problem and it just wouldn't hold air at all after that.

This evening I decided to go at it again, and I really feel dumb.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXZX4XdD/20231219-175328.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9hs0jdK)

It turns out with the JGAIRGUNS kits you get 2 lead seals, and somehow I missed the note that you only use one of them on the early examples like mine.
I took out the extra one that I put between the valve and retaining nut like I'm used to on my rifles, and the gun sealed perfectly on the 1st reassembly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 19, 2023, 10:51:21 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on December 19, 2023, 09:36:27 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on December 19, 2023, 09:25:35 PM
Ronfiveo glad to see you trying that peep out. Great option for “experienced” eyes. If you’re wearing progressive lenses try looking through the distance portion. That works best for me.

It's kinda weird. I actually have about 3 levels of sight. I need glasses to read and see some computer screens.
 I am sighted to about 10', but after that it gets a little blurry, but not to the extent that I need corrective lenses to drive.

So, peeps and scopes are confusing. Sometimes it helps to wear my readers for peeps, but not for scopes. And
sometimes it helps to wear them for scopes and not peeps.

Reflex sights don't need any glasses but what I'm aiming at is fuzzy, so a perfectly clear dot is aiming at a fuzzy bullseye.

like I said it's weird.

I saw this one thing that attached to readers as a sight aid for shooting, but I doubt to their effectiveness.

Ron

ADD ON EDIT:
I actually found the Lymon EyePal aid. Basically it's a peep sight that sticks on your glasses.
I think it would help with notch and blade, but it doesn't work for peep sights.

https://www.amazon.com/Lyman-3112000-Eyepal-Rifle-Kit/dp/B01D1AJZ56/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 19, 2023, 10:52:55 PM
The Eye Pal link for those that might be interested.

https://www.amazon.com/Lyman-3112000-Eyepal-Rifle-Kit/dp/B01D1AJZ56/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 (https://www.amazon.com/Lyman-3112000-Eyepal-Rifle-Kit/dp/B01D1AJZ56/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8)

Ron

For some reason I can't post the Amazon link.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 20, 2023, 01:57:49 PM
 Ever part with something that you determined you were'nt using it enough, and a few months down the road, you're kicking yourself, wishing you had it back? Missing it...
           Well I got Christmas early this morning.
Crosman 2240 and a 14.6" barrel, to make my carbine again.
This year we're opening a present each morn (ourselves) because there may be a crowd over the weekend.

 Sometimes I swap back and forth from the awesome scope to a Red Dot.
It's all good.

(http://i.imgur.com/fG6oqeP.jpg) (https://imgur.com/fG6oqeP)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on December 20, 2023, 05:32:45 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 20, 2023, 01:57:49 PM
Ever part with something that you determined you were'nt using it enough, and a few months down the road, you're kicking yourself, wishing you had it back? Missing it...
           Well I got Christmas early this morning.
Crosman 2240 and a 14.6" barrel, to make my carbine again.
This year we're opening a present each morn (ourselves) because there may be a crowd over the weekend.

 Sometimes I swap back and forth from the awesome scope to a Red Dot.
It's all good.

(http://i.imgur.com/fG6oqeP.jpg) (https://imgur.com/fG6oqeP)

Nice. Now I don’t feel bad for buying the parts from you ha ha ha!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 20, 2023, 08:06:49 PM
 No worries Chris, great dealing with you! lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on December 20, 2023, 08:13:50 PM
Made a punch to cut replacement check valve seals for benjamin and sheridan valves. Deep inside is a 1/8 pilot hole to add a length of drill rod to punch a center hole, making it a valve stem seal.

Then headed off to the hardware store for some stainless machine screws, wing nuts, thread protectors and some plastic bonder. Adding a pic rail to my Prod. Going fill the cavity of the front grip for a little xtra rigidity and weight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 20, 2023, 09:08:17 PM
I went hunting with the C362.  I shot no game but I still had a good time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 21, 2023, 12:51:58 AM
 Besides bagging another nutter with the DAR .22 and this time with Norma 17.6 pellet, on a late afternoon hunt, I came home to a bag of Amazon order at my door, Bog Pod Death Grip, and two pair of CV Life shooting bags.
 
 Got the death grip mounted on the tripod good n solid I will like this for pistol shooting and the like. Contemplating chopping up pellet tin foams in 1/2" chunks and see how that works in one for a light weight option, I have 2 fresh bagsof rubber mulch nuggets I may try in the other for a heavy bullet proof bag :)
 
I was on a roll, so sorted through my stash of bottle regs, and found a 1800 psi one , put it on a 13ci bottle and filled to 1000psi to leak test overnight then let Nick  try it on his .22 Chaser SBR I think there a bit more than 550 fps in that short barrel, if not I think I have a .22 barrel I can fit to the gun and get the fps and good known accuracy along with it.
 
Since the reg came off my AF Escape UL I went ahead and set that up to full power OE bottle and valve, getting .20 cal NSA 18.9gr. slugs going 988 FPS  ;D Put that in my phone Chairgun app and ready for proof testing holds and zeros over the long weekends, with mild weather ahead to boot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 21, 2023, 08:32:17 AM
James, just from my experience, I think you find the rubber mulch the better choice. I have 2 sets and filled one with the little foam pillow beads. It's just to light and not stable. I'm going to dump it and go with rubber mulch. I filled the other one with rice and I've had it for a few years with no issue from moisture or bugs. When I first got it I filled it with sand but the sand was too fine and found it's way through the stitching.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 21, 2023, 08:36:59 AM
As for the airgun plan for today... I'm planning to finish up the data gathering/logging and HS setting on the Urban. Then I'll look for the next gun in line to spend some time with... I've got a few in mind but they keep changing as I read through GTA threads about guns I own.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 21, 2023, 03:15:25 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on December 19, 2023, 08:58:23 PM
Charles, squirrels cooked that way is my son's favorite squirrel dish.  And it is very quick and easy to prepare.  Four ingredients are all dumped in the pot at the same time.  The cooking time depends on the age of the squirrels.  These two Grays were young and tender.  They were falling apart in about an hour and 15 minutes.
Half went to my son's house earlier this afternoon.  The other half is my dinner tomorrow.
Thanks for the compliment. 
BabyGirl eyeballs me every time I come back from the woods empty handed...lol  She was hooked on the first stew...she hasn't tasted the southern fried yet....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 21, 2023, 03:36:44 PM
I did some more practicing for the #3 Casual Match.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on December 21, 2023, 04:16:33 PM
Removed a nice scope from one of my PCP rifles and it will go on my incoming QB78S.   Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 21, 2023, 04:50:15 PM
Mounted the new dialed spinner target in a hunk of wood.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 21, 2023, 05:15:09 PM
Just finished polishing the valve stem, hammer,HS and spring guide for my impact. Then coated them with my secret sauce. If it works out like I think it will I'll let y all know what it is. I'm trying to get rid of the stiction of the Oring that seals the front of the power plenum. Hate having to dry fire 5-10 shots to get the rifle consistent. I know there's some people who have made a peek piece to keep the Oring from being wedges onto the poppet shaft. I really didn't have this problem until I up graded to the bigger plenum and power block.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 21, 2023, 07:19:40 PM
The leaves are finally off the trees down here in Dixie.  So I got out the .25 cal Hatsan mod 125.  I hunted the rising ground on either side of the Fisher Creek floodplain in the Clear Lake wilderness area, Apalachicola national forest.  I was hoping for a raccoon but didn't see any.  I did bag another big Lion's Mane fungus though so it was a good day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on December 21, 2023, 11:08:22 PM
I drilled holes in wood to stabilize the Crosman spinner trio. Unlike Avator, I didn’t have a big block of wood on hand, but two scrap pieces approx. 10” x 3” x 1/2” should work. They also allow changing the angle of the “ski feet”. I’ll test it on the next decent weather day.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 22, 2023, 06:25:25 AM
I did get a few shots off yesterday, with my DF Mk2 and C2023… but I also painted a few targets, before the rain came.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 22, 2023, 06:45:38 AM
 Remembered I want to stop at Tractor Supply on the way to work :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 22, 2023, 06:51:19 AM
Quote from: airgunaut on December 21, 2023, 11:08:22 PM
I drilled holes in wood to stabilize the Crosman spinner trio. Unlike Avator, I didn’t have a big block of wood on hand, but two scrap pieces approx. 10” x 3” x 1/2” should work. They also allow changing the angle of the “ski feet”. I’ll test it on the next decent weather day.
That should work just fine. I just have a habit of over doing things.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 22, 2023, 06:52:23 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 22, 2023, 06:25:25 AM
I did get a few shots off yesterday, with my DF Mk2 and C2023… but I also painted a few targets, before the rain came.
I like the milk crate idea.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 22, 2023, 06:59:13 AM
Quote from: avator on December 22, 2023, 06:52:23 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 22, 2023, 06:25:25 AM
I did get a few shots off yesterday, with my DF Mk2 and C2023… but I also painted a few targets, before the rain came.
I like the milk crate idea.

I’ve got a bunch of them, an old customer we had used to throw them away. I wasn’t ashamed to pull them out of the dumpster when I’d find them. I thought they were the ones that were nuts. I like your hunk-a-wood idea. I pretty much just use the milk crates for support or carrying stuff, or for painting stuff on, like targets. Occasionally, we might shoot cans off of them at a good distance. But if a pellet or BB hits the plastic crate, they will bounce back, or bounce somewhere.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 22, 2023, 07:31:06 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 22, 2023, 06:59:13 AM
Quote from: avator on December 22, 2023, 06:52:23 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 22, 2023, 06:25:25 AM
I did get a few shots off yesterday, with my DF Mk2 and C2023… but I also painted a few targets, before the rain came.
I like the milk crate idea.

I’ve got a bunch of them, an old customer we had used to throw them away. I wasn’t ashamed to pull them out of the dumpster when I’d find them. I thought they were the ones that were nuts. I like your hunk-a-wood idea. I pretty much just use the milk crates for support or carrying stuff, or for painting stuff on, like targets. Occasionally, we might shoot cans off of them at a good distance. But if a pellet or BB hits the plastic crate, they will bounce back, or bounce somewhere.
I have a few. I set them out by the back stops to store empty beverage cans before and after being shot so they don't fill up with water when it rains. On trash day I drive around with the yard trailer on the wheeler and collect the spent cans rates to dump them in the large trash can.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on December 22, 2023, 11:52:33 AM
I absolutely love commercial milk crates! You know, the ones that are labeled with legal action threats if found in unlawful possesion.
At 5'6", I  find it invaluable as a strong and durable yet lightweight "step stool". Also, makes a good tote and a great 20lb propane tank base for when transporting via a car.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 22, 2023, 12:23:21 PM
I take care of my 92 yr old Mom and I found a soda box that does perfectly as a step up into
my '04 Ford Ranger. It makes it a whole lot easier for her to step into the truck.

They also make good end tables for my back yard porch chairs.

Today I'm honing my skills practicing target shooting.
It's cloudy and mild and a perfect windless day to shoot.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 22, 2023, 12:34:30 PM
Spent an hour or so cleaning and setting up the 20 and 30 yd range for shooting tomorrow with Betty Lou.
I still have more to do but I don't want to hang any paper targets or set out any paintballs until just before we shoot. We also have little green army men for " Putin Shootin' " and a bag of balloons we can blow up and hang for the BB guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: NorCal David on December 22, 2023, 01:27:17 PM
Quote:little green army men for " Putin Shootin' "
Love it! We have a Ukrainian refugee woman living with us and I will have to tell her that.
I will try to get some shots off today, but we are busy getting ready for a holiday family trip.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 22, 2023, 01:44:24 PM
A couple other GTA members have mentioned wood stocks for Daisy and Crosman pumpers.
That got me sorting thru my wood stock inventory.
What a mess.........a GOOD mess that is.

So, I took one Crosman 622 stock that was in bad need of refinishing.
This has not been my strong suit.....
i stripped off Crosman's opaque finish and found a really beautiful piece of wood.......
Not wanting to mess up its medium color, I decided to apply Tru Pil to it without staining.
I think it's gonna be pretty.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 22, 2023, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: NorCal David on December 22, 2023, 01:27:17 PM
Quote:little green army men for " Putin Shootin' "
Love it! We have a Ukrainian refugee woman living with us and I will have to tell her that.
I will try to get some shots off today, but we are busy getting ready for a holiday family trip.
Yeah, we also have the balloons for the Chinese weather balloon shooting game.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2023, 02:00:56 PM
 Ended up putting the Bushnell Red Dot on the 2240 carbine to try...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 22, 2023, 02:24:25 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on December 22, 2023, 01:44:24 PM
A couple other GTA members have mentioned wood stocks for Daisy and Crosman pumpers.
That got me sorting thru my wood stock inventory.
What a mess.........a GOOD mess that is.

So, I took one Crosman 622 stock that was in bad need of refinishing.
This has not been my strong suit.....
i stripped off Crosman's opaque finish and found a really beautiful piece of wood.......
Not wanting to mess up its medium color, I decided to apply Tru Pil to it without staining.
I think it's gonna be pretty.....

I would love to see some pics of it when you're finished. (no pun intended)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 22, 2023, 03:03:41 PM
We went down to the barn and pulled the last 4 x 4 hunk of peg board off the wall and brought it to the house. I measured to cut it into 2 x 2 pieces. Then I took a 4" diameter hardwood log and cut it into 1 1/2" discs.
The plan is to arrange the discs into a clock like pattern and screw them to the peg board from the back.
We buy bags of 3" party balloons at the dollar store. We'll hang the board on a large tree trunk and pin the balloon to the discs with push pins. We only fill the balloons to about 2" diameters.
This will be one of the 10m off hand BB gun games for tomorrow.
Oh BTW... I have plans for the rest of the peg board. I have wall space in the Red Shed to hang tools.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2023, 04:27:56 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2023, 02:00:56 PM
Ended up putting the Bushnell Red Dot on the 2240 carbine to try...


Not happening! UTG kicks Bushnell Red dots butt!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 22, 2023, 05:10:45 PM
Quote from: avator on December 22, 2023, 03:03:41 PM
We went down to the barn and pulled the last 4 x 4 hunk of peg board off the wall and brought it to the house. I measured to cut it into 2 x 2 pieces. Then I took a 4" diameter hardwood log and cut it into 1 1/2" discs.
The plan is to arrange the discs into a clock like pattern and screw them to the peg board from the back.
We buy bags of 3" party balloons at the dollar store. We'll hang the board on a large tree trunk and pin the balloon to the discs with push pins. We only fill the balloons to about 2" diameters.
This will be one of the 10m off hand BB gun games for tomorrow.
Oh BTW... I have plans for the rest of the peg board. I have wall space in the Red Shed to hang tools.

That sure sounds like a bucket load of fun.
You can play "Pop Around the Clock".

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 22, 2023, 05:18:30 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on December 22, 2023, 02:24:25 PM

So, I took one Crosman 622 stock that was in bad need of refinishing.
This has not been my strong suit.....
i stripped off Crosman's opaque finish and found a really beautiful piece of wood.......
Not wanting to mess up its medium color, I decided to apply Tru Pil to it without staining.
I think it's gonna be pretty.....

I would love to see some pics of it when you're finished. (no pun intended)

Ron
[/quote]

How's this.......
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 22, 2023, 06:15:31 PM
Looks to me like a nice hunk of elm ya got there Ron.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 22, 2023, 06:24:40 PM
The one on the left is just beautiful.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: cjtamu on December 22, 2023, 07:40:10 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2023, 04:27:56 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2023, 02:00:56 PM
Ended up putting the Bushnell Red Dot on the 2240 carbine to try...


Not happening! UTG kicks Bushnell Red dots butt!

Reflex or tube? My Hawke 20 mm RD is now on Kim’s 2240 carbine and I miss it. Her gun actually has a couple of your old parts on it.

Ronno6, excellent job on those stocks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2023, 08:11:27 PM
Quote from: cjtamu on December 22, 2023, 07:40:10 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2023, 04:27:56 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on December 22, 2023, 02:00:56 PM
Ended up putting the Bushnell Red Dot on the 2240 carbine to try...


Not happening! UTG kicks Bushnell Red dots butt!

Reflex or tube? My Hawke 20 mm RD is now on Kim’s 2240 carbine and I miss it. Her gun actually has a couple of your old parts on it.

Ronno6, excellent job on those stocks.


this is the 1x28 Bushnell Trophy.  Goes done to a 3m dot, but I do much better with the UTG 3-9 x32 AO MD  scope.

https://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-trophy-1x28-red-green-riflescope.html
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on December 22, 2023, 08:16:51 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on December 22, 2023, 06:24:40 PM
The one on the left is just beautiful.

Ron

YUp.
That's the one I'm redoing...
I got lots of these stocks.....
Funny shade difference between the photos of opposite sides.........color is the same from side to side..
I have located some (more or less) affordable elm blanks for forearms....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on December 22, 2023, 11:10:48 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 22, 2023, 11:52:33 AM
I absolutely love commercial milk crates! You know, the ones that are labeled with legal action threats if found in unlawful possesion.
At 5'6", I  find it invaluable as a strong and durable yet lightweight "step stool". Also, makes a good tote and a great 20lb propane tank base for when transporting via a car.

I buy fake milk crates from Big R, a farm and ranch supply store. They have a rectangular one that is nice because it provides a choice of height, depending which side the crate sits on the ground. These also make decent light-duty shelves when stacked with the open end forward. That’s how I store pellets, targets, and other goodies.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 22, 2023, 11:26:15 PM
Quote from: avator on December 22, 2023, 01:46:09 PM
Quote from: NorCal David on December 22, 2023, 01:27:17 PM
Quote:little green army men for " Putin Shootin' "
Love it! We have a Ukrainian refugee woman living with us and I will have to tell her that.
I will try to get some shots off today, but we are busy getting ready for a holiday family trip.
Yeah, we also have the balloons for the Chinese weather balloon shooting game.   ;)
I hear Santa had custom wrap on his sleigh, says not a spy sleigh ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 22, 2023, 11:29:26 PM
Quote from: avator on December 22, 2023, 03:03:41 PM
We went down to the barn and pulled the last 4 x 4 hunk of peg board off the wall and brought it to the house. I measured to cut it into 2 x 2 pieces. Then I took a 4" diameter hardwood log and cut it into 1 1/2" discs.
The plan is to arrange the discs into a clock like pattern and screw them to the peg board from the back.
We buy bags of 3" party balloons at the dollar store. We'll hang the board on a large tree trunk and pin the balloon to the discs with push pins. We only fill the balloons to about 2" diameters.
This will be one of the 10m off hand BB gun games for tomorrow.
Oh BTW... I have plans for the rest of the peg board. I have wall space in the Red Shed to hang tools.
OK I had a few but got this idea of shooting balloon animals :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 22, 2023, 11:33:53 PM
Quote from: airgunaut on December 22, 2023, 11:10:48 PM
Quote from: Xraycer on December 22, 2023, 11:52:33 AM
I absolutely love commercial milk crates! You know, the ones that are labeled with legal action threats if found in unlawful possesion.
At 5'6", I  find it invaluable as a strong and durable yet lightweight "step stool". Also, makes a good tote and a great 20lb propane tank base for when transporting via a car.

I buy fake milk crates from Big R, a farm and ranch supply store. They have a rectangular one that is nice because it provides a choice of height, depending which side the crate sits on the ground. These also make decent light-duty shelves when stacked with the open end forward. That’s how I store pellets, targets, and other goodies.


I have 3 red ones under a light tree at work to act as gifts under the tree, also use them as stackable shelving stepstool, grab n go project tool kit, target holder apple picker acumaltor baskets...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 23, 2023, 07:19:36 AM
Way too many uses not to have a few on hand. I have 2 of them strapped to the front corners on the atv trailers for 5 gallon gas cans and propane bottles. It keeps them out of the truck and secures them well.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 23, 2023, 08:33:26 AM
Just waiting for daylight so I can get out and finish prepping the bench, range and traps/targets.
Speaking of targets.... meantime I grabbed my coffee and went to the main PC to print out a mess of targets for today's shooting games.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 23, 2023, 08:58:33 AM
 Did some sight in work on the .20 AF Escape UL and Nick sighted in a FFP scope on the Vectis  I took the Pic of 2 .20 shots on the center spinner left side of 2" paddle, before I ruined it with a 3rd shot, but actually did land 3 touching, may be seen in the video. notice some of the smaller impacts with the dot in the center they were from .20 NSA19.8gr HP the strays were 25 yard shots making scope adjustments, see where the .25 hits were as Nick tested the durability of the target  ;D 8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-231223074711.jpeg)
https://youtu.be/wOtyMHOPqUE
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 23, 2023, 09:56:33 AM
Went out to the Red Shed and turned the lights on. Fired up the propane bottle heater on just to knock the chill off. Then I cleaned off and organized the shooting bench and set it up for some 2 person shooting. Next is to cut the board and attach the wood discs for the balloons for BB gun shooting.
I tried to blow up some balloons but we've had them for several years and they ain't no good so now I gotta wait for the dollar store to open so I can go get some new ones.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 23, 2023, 10:18:32 AM
Quote from: avator on December 23, 2023, 09:56:33 AM
Went out to the Red Shed and turned the lights on. Fired up the propane bottle heater on just to knock the chill off. Then I cleaned off and organized the shooting bench and set it up for some 2 person shooting. Next is to cut the board and attach the wood discs for the balloons for BB gun shooting.
I tried to blow up some balloons but we've had them for several years and they ain't no good so now I gotta wait for the dollar store to open so I can go get some new ones.
Try a lower fill pressure in the balloons ??? 4500 may be a bit too much :) wonder if some would hold water just enough to take up the slack in the rubber ??? 
 Reminds me I have some balloons that should get used or they will be like the one in my wallet ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 23, 2023, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 23, 2023, 10:18:32 AM
Quote from: avator on December 23, 2023, 09:56:33 AM
Went out to the Red Shed and turned the lights on. Fired up the propane bottle heater on just to knock the chill off. Then I cleaned off and organized the shooting bench and set it up for some 2 person shooting. Next is to cut the board and attach the wood discs for the balloons for BB gun shooting.
I tried to blow up some balloons but we've had them for several years and they ain't no good so now I gotta wait for the dollar store to open so I can go get some new ones.
Try a lower fill pressure in the balloons ??? 4500 may be a bit too much :) wonder if some would hold water just enough to take up the slack in the rubber ??? 
 Reminds me I have some balloons that should get used or they will be like the one in my wallet ;)
Yeah, they tend to dry out if not used in a few years.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 23, 2023, 10:39:40 AM
Spent the past 40 minutes blowing up a kitchen trash bag full of 3" balloons. A little light headed now but I'll be alright.  Betty Lou's turn.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 23, 2023, 12:26:40 PM
I mounted  the $10 scope from Amazon.
I sure learned a lot about scopes today, thanks to everyone who contributed to my other post
about this.

I appreciate you guys a lot taking the time and making the effort to help a newbie learn...... It's working..... I'm learning.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on December 23, 2023, 02:44:49 PM
Quote from: avator on December 23, 2023, 10:39:40 AM
Spent the past 40 minutes blowing up a kitchen trash bag full of 3" balloons. A little light headed now but I'll be alright.  Betty Lou's turn.

Your cheeks and hers might look like red balloons after that.

Got some bubble wrap to wad up into balls? That’s one I want to try. I don’t know if it will make much of a pop, could be nothing more than a *pfitzzzss* sound.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 24, 2023, 08:58:13 AM
 Early start, I ordered some rubber stopper feet thingy's to convert a crossbow bolt into a .50 cal. air bolt, discovered that a 20" will work with a field point, length wise in my Wing Shot 1  I have some 22" that will work perfect for broadheads.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2023, 09:29:47 AM
I have a quite a bunch of milk crates. So, after I got my additional 2 Do All targets and painted the centers on both sides, I stood them up on their respective milk crates to dry. I pondered securing them and got the placement just right. For airguns, I think this will work to use at multiple locations and distances without poking them into the dirt. Plus, it raises them up a little for a straighter line of site.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 24, 2023, 09:34:53 AM
Great idea, Jshooter71.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2023, 09:50:38 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on December 24, 2023, 09:34:53 AM
Great idea, Jshooter71.

Ron

Thanks, Ron!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 24, 2023, 09:55:37 AM
Great idea John... I may have to rethink my 30# hunk of wood.

Ya wanna know what's really ironic? I have that target mounted to the boat anchor hunk of wood sitting on top of a milk crate..    :o

Oh well, at least I got a nice handle on the wood so I can move it from one place to another easily once I remove the target from it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2023, 10:10:39 AM
Quote from: avator on December 24, 2023, 09:55:37 AM
Great idea John... I may have to rethink my 30# hunk of wood.

Ya wanna know what's really ironic? I have that target mounted to the boat anchor hunk of wood sitting on top of a milk crate..    :o

Oh well, at least I got a nice handle on the wood so I can move it from one place to another easily once I remove the target from it.

It feels pretty secure for airguns, but I really like your hunk a wood base, too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 24, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2023, 10:10:39 AM
Quote from: avator on December 24, 2023, 09:55:37 AM
Great idea John... I may have to rethink my 30# hunk of wood.

Ya wanna know what's really ironic? I have that target mounted to the boat anchor hunk of wood sitting on top of a milk crate..    :o

Oh well, at least I got a nice handle on the wood so I can move it from one place to another easily once I remove the target from it.

It feels pretty secure for airguns, but I really like your hunk a wood base, too.
Yeah, if nothing else, it is solid. And I'm pretty sure that wood would stand up to ill placed shots... even with a 22lr that the target was designed for.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2023, 10:23:17 AM
Quote from: avator on December 24, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2023, 10:10:39 AM
Quote from: avator on December 24, 2023, 09:55:37 AM
Great idea John... I may have to rethink my 30# hunk of wood.

Ya wanna know what's really ironic? I have that target mounted to the boat anchor hunk of wood sitting on top of a milk crate..    :o

Oh well, at least I got a nice handle on the wood so I can move it from one place to another easily once I remove the target from it.

It feels pretty secure for airguns, but I really like your hunk a wood base, too.
Yeah, if nothing else, it is solid. And I'm pretty sure that wood would stand up to ill placed shots... even with a 22lr that the target was designed for.

Yup, I can’t wait to try .22LR!  ;D
….and I’m looking pretty hard at the Avenger/Avenge-x  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 24, 2023, 10:24:51 AM
Quote from: avator on December 24, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 24, 2023, 10:10:39 AM
Quote from: avator on December 24, 2023, 09:55:37 AM
Great idea John... I may have to rethink my 30# hunk of wood.

Ya wanna know what's really ironic? I have that target mounted to the boat anchor hunk of wood sitting on top of a milk crate..    :o

Oh well, at least I got a nice handle on the wood so I can move it from one place to another easily once I remove the target from it.

It feels pretty secure for airguns, but I really like your hunk a wood base, too.
Yeah, if nothing else, it is solid. And I'm pretty sure that wood would stand up to ill placed shots... even with a 22lr that the target was designed for.
after the test run I did notice chunks of lead splatter embedded in the plank, now I'm thinking about mounting one in a trap of sorts to catch the fragments.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 24, 2023, 10:25:55 AM
I think I'll grab the .25 Avenger and see if it can flip the quadrants.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on December 24, 2023, 03:01:48 PM
I have target envy
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 24, 2023, 04:24:40 PM
I shot and turned in my Casual Match #3 target and description for Dec.
I have  been learning how to use a peep sight on the Daisy 853 and used it to shoot this match.

I'll go back to scope and remount the SvBony 3-9X32 $10 ($18 after shipping) scope on the Daisy 853 and see how
she does.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 25, 2023, 07:13:39 PM
Took the Stock off the Notos and measured the "buffer tube" diameter (1.17").  It is the commercial diameter and NOT mil-spec.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on December 25, 2023, 09:55:18 PM
Tore down the impact to see if I've been able to exercise the slow first shot gremlin. It seems to have worked but time will tell. Before I claim 100% it's fixed will take a week or 2 to be sure.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 25, 2023, 09:57:05 PM
I went into the back yard and plinked a little and punched a couple of holes.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 25, 2023, 11:53:59 PM
 Took the Element scope off my pp700sa installed a 2 moa shake awake, did the scope shuffle and put the Element on my p17 ssp sniper rifle as the 3-9 x32Optimus was not cutting it. Sighted both in and plinked  the am away. SWMBO got a new TV in the bedroom, so I hooked the old one up in the basement range, with a mini digital antenna, and now have 27 channels to watch while shooting/ tinkering. 'Topped off my 2l bottle, should be good on air for the week.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 26, 2023, 12:00:40 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 25, 2023, 11:53:59 PM
Took the Element scope off my pp700sa installed a 2 moa shake awake, did the scope shuffle and put the Element on my p17 ssp sniper rifle as the 3-9 x32Optimus was not cutting it. Sighted both in and plinked  the am away. SWMBO got a new TV in the bedroom, so I hooked the old one up in the basement range, with a mini digital antenna, and now have 27 channels to watch while shooting/ tinkering. 'Topped off my 2l bottle, should be good on air for the week.
Any way to hook a ROKU to it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 26, 2023, 12:10:38 AM
Quote from: avator on December 26, 2023, 12:00:40 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 25, 2023, 11:53:59 PM
Took the Element scope off my pp700sa installed a 2 moa shake awake, did the scope shuffle and put the Element on my p17 ssp sniper rifle as the 3-9 x32Optimus was not cutting it. Sighted both in and plinked  the am away. SWMBO got a new TV in the bedroom, so I hooked the old one up in the basement range, with a mini digital antenna, and now have 27 channels to watch while shooting/ tinkering. 'Topped off my 2l bottle, should be good on air for the week.
Any way to hook a ROKU to it?
Yea have it in the living room, I rather get a chance to watch the locals vs crime scene shows 24 -7 LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 26, 2023, 12:12:24 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 26, 2023, 12:10:38 AM
Quote from: avator on December 26, 2023, 12:00:40 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 25, 2023, 11:53:59 PM
Took the Element scope off my pp700sa installed a 2 moa shake awake, did the scope shuffle and put the Element on my p17 ssp sniper rifle as the 3-9 x32Optimus was not cutting it. Sighted both in and plinked  the am away. SWMBO got a new TV in the bedroom, so I hooked the old one up in the basement range, with a mini digital antenna, and now have 27 channels to watch while shooting/ tinkering. 'Topped off my 2l bottle, should be good on air for the week.
Any way to hook a ROKU to it?
Yea have it in the living room, I rather get a chance to watch the locals vs crime scene shows 24 -7 LOL
Several free outdoor and hunting type streaming channels such as Carbon TV.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on December 26, 2023, 09:00:11 PM
I pondered how much heat I’d lose out the garage door if I shot from inside, partly sheltered from the cold. How far I could place the target. How much stuff I’d worry about even though I’m not so bad that the shots are likely to go astray like that.

vs

Driving to the indoor PB range 55 miles away, breathing in that not-so-clean air, and cussing the poor lighting.

Not desperate enough to pick the second option.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 26, 2023, 09:15:05 PM
You could build a temp wall of 2" insulation board with a shooting window in it. Make it just tall enough to be taller than the top of the window. The window would be the right height for your seated position. Open the garage door, slide the wall in and close the door down to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 26, 2023, 09:25:29 PM
I mounted a reflex sight on the Trevox.
It works pretty good when sand bagging it. It's a really heavy pistol.
I can shoot it fairly well free standing, but not for long. :D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on December 26, 2023, 10:49:46 PM
Quote from: avator on December 26, 2023, 09:15:05 PM
You could build a temp wall of 2" insulation board with a shooting window in it. Make it just tall enough to be taller than the top of the window. The window would be the right height for your seated position. Open the garage door, slide the wall in and close the door down to it.

Thank you. That gives me more food for thought. I had considered how to use construction foam sheets but not in the manner you described.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on December 27, 2023, 11:31:17 PM
I mounted a silver powder coated Simmons 3-9X32 scope on my recently acquired Crosman 2200.  Not a bad scope for the price.  Then I stuck a new Winchester 2-7X32 AO scope on Stubby, my other favorite Crosman 1400. I’ll zero them both tomorrow but I’m still waiting on several more goodies for the 2200.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on December 28, 2023, 12:08:51 AM
Wandered around the USACOE permission with the Notos saw nothing but 1.6 miles of rugged terrain.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 28, 2023, 08:55:47 AM
 Introduced the Evanix Speed Fire to the squirrel woods, no double taps but 2nd, 3rd shots were on tap if I misjudged distance and angle.
ALmost forgot, I helped Nick pull the barrel on his .22 HPA Chaser, and open the port and clean the barrel, much snappier shot cycle now, no  fps gains as the pistol barrel is at the limits of the design. Next project is to machine a long barrel I have laying around to fit the Chaser,
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Struckat on December 28, 2023, 01:19:08 PM
I opened up an early HW70 to find a broken sear. Looks to be stamped steel. Could that be welded and reshaped?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 28, 2023, 01:31:07 PM
I received the #90 card stock and printed one with out any problems. Next I'll see if I
can print more than one at a time in the tray.

I also put a laser / flashlight on a Buck Mark and sighted it in.
Great for plinkin' but not so much for targets.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 28, 2023, 03:47:00 PM
I have a cheap printer/copier/scanner I picked up a Walmart a few years ago when they were blowing them off a pallet for $19. I can put 10 or 12 sheets of card stock in the tray and they feed with no issues.
Without getting up and going to the computer to verify I want to say it's a Canon Pixma MG2522. I remember that from ordering ink online a few times.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 28, 2023, 05:21:27 PM
Quote from: avator on December 28, 2023, 03:47:00 PM
I have a cheap printer/copier/scanner I picked up a Walmart a few years ago when they were blowing them off a pallet for $19. I can put 10 or 12 sheets of card stock in the tray and they feed with no issues.
Without getting up and going to the computer to verify I want to say it's a Canon Pixma MG2522. I remember that from ordering ink online a few times.

Mine's a Canon Pixma TR4720, so it should work as well. People seem to get card stock and cover stock confused.
90# Cover stock is a lot thicker than #90 card stock.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 28, 2023, 05:34:48 PM
I'd have to look but I'm pretty sure mine is card stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 28, 2023, 06:19:29 PM
Quote from: avator on December 28, 2023, 05:34:48 PM
I'd have to look but I'm pretty sure mine is card stock.

I'm sure it is avator.

I didn't mean you being confused. I was talking about people in general. My self included :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 28, 2023, 06:32:01 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on December 28, 2023, 06:19:29 PM
Quote from: avator on December 28, 2023, 05:34:48 PM
I'd have to look but I'm pretty sure mine is card stock.

I'm sure it is avator.

I didn't mean you being confused. I was talking about people in general. My self included :)

Ron
Oh no... I didn't take it that way.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cope1041 on December 28, 2023, 08:54:00 PM
Still very new here, and still trying to find my way around all the different sections/gates on this forum.

As far as air gun related,  Spent a fair amount of time with JTS Travis today and  I shot about 700 or so shots through my JTS max in .25 cal, trying to sort through a bunch of issues, 

1.  Hammer spring not adjusting FPS at all no matter the adjustment,  Turns out I potentially have the wrong spring from the factory,  removed spacer and got a massive range of adjustment now.
2.  Shot count, fixed also by hammer spring adjustment,  I was only getting at max 15 shots before falling off the reg,  now i am closer to 30  so Giant bonus,
3. Massive clipping even when going up to a bore size larger in moderator,  per Travis's recommendation,  took barrel shroud off and turned around,  now I can use my donnyfl yokuzuna with 2 of the sections with out clipping,  I will in the future buy the adapter that donnyfl makes,  but this is a temp fix that worked for me.
4. Mounted sling stud to for-end of stock so I can have a bi-pod.  I really hope buck rail in the future makes a synthetic stop with pic rail or sling studs.

Over all a great day,  even got to wack a few starlings.

Hope ever one is having a good holiday and have a safe new year!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 01:30:34 AM
Dug out some of my best  old "Pumpers" to shoot in the new class of the Casual Match here on GTA.
Silver Streak, Blue Streak, and 342... all with peep sights.
While the two 'Dans are minty... the wood on the old Benji always makes me smile!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: rangerfredbob on December 30, 2023, 03:33:17 AM
Quote from: Struckat on December 28, 2023, 01:19:08 PM
I opened up an early HW70 to find a broken sear. Looks to be stamped steel. Could that be welded and reshaped?

At this point it couldn't really  hurt to try, you just need a small tack weld then cleanup... the only thing is  you will lose the stock coating in that area but being usable is better than not...

Do you have a welder or no? I don't think it would be worth taking to a shop to do but if you or a friend has a welder... a wire feed (MIG or flux core) would be easier to do than stick or gas...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:27:58 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 01:30:34 AM
Dug out some of my best  old "Pumpers" to shoot in the new class of the Casual Match here on GTA.
Silver Streak, Blue Streak, and 342... all with peep sights.
While the two 'Dans are minty... the wood on the old Benji always makes me smile!

I know I can look it up on my own (and I will), but the new class of the Casual Match, is it “pumper” class or a vintage class?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:33:21 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:27:58 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 01:30:34 AM
Dug out some of my best  old "Pumpers" to shoot in the new class of the Casual Match here on GTA.
Silver Streak, Blue Streak, and 342... all with peep sights.
While the two 'Dans are minty... the wood on the old Benji always makes me smile!

I know I can look it up on my own (and I will), but the new class of the Casual Match, is it “pumper” class or a vintage class?
Pumper generation altercation, old vs new ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:37:27 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:33:21 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:27:58 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 01:30:34 AM
Dug out some of my best  old "Pumpers" to shoot in the new class of the Casual Match here on GTA.
Silver Streak, Blue Streak, and 342... all with peep sights.
While the two 'Dans are minty... the wood on the old Benji always makes me smile!

I know I can look it up on my own (and I will), but the new class of the Casual Match, is it “pumper” class or a vintage class?
Pumper generation altercation, old vs new ;)

Oh yeah! Got a link? I’m looking, but haven’t found it yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:43:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:37:27 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:33:21 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:27:58 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 01:30:34 AM
Dug out some of my best  old "Pumpers" to shoot in the new class of the Casual Match here on GTA.
Silver Streak, Blue Streak, and 342... all with peep sights.
While the two 'Dans are minty... the wood on the old Benji always makes me smile!

I know I can look it up on my own (and I will), but the new class of the Casual Match, is it “pumper” class or a vintage class?
Pumper generation altercation, old vs new ;)

Oh yeah! Got a link? I’m looking, but haven’t found it yet.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208131.0
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:52:14 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:43:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:37:27 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:33:21 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:27:58 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 01:30:34 AM
Dug out some of my best  old "Pumpers" to shoot in the new class of the Casual Match here on GTA.
Silver Streak, Blue Streak, and 342... all with peep sights.
While the two 'Dans are minty... the wood on the old Benji always makes me smile!

I know I can look it up on my own (and I will), but the new class of the Casual Match, is it “pumper” class or a vintage class?
Pumper generation altercation, old vs new ;)

Oh yeah! Got a link? I’m looking, but haven’t found it yet.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208131.0

Thanks James! But I’m confused… that link says the target scan due date is June 4th 2023… and from what I think I’m reading it still shows just PCP, jumper & pistol… in that regard pumpers would be in the PCP class. I was thinking of shooting my new pumpers in the “pumper” class. I’d get smoked in the PCP class.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:59:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:52:14 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:43:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:37:27 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:33:21 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:27:58 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 01:30:34 AM
Dug out some of my best  old "Pumpers" to shoot in the new class of the Casual Match here on GTA.
Silver Streak, Blue Streak, and 342... all with peep sights.
While the two 'Dans are minty... the wood on the old Benji always makes me smile!

I know I can look it up on my own (and I will), but the new class of the Casual Match, is it “pumper” class or a vintage class?
Pumper generation altercation, old vs new ;)

Oh yeah! Got a link? I’m looking, but haven’t found it yet.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208131.0

Thanks James! But I’m confused… that link says the target scan due date is June 4th 2023… and from what I think I’m reading it still shows just PCP, jumper & pistol… in that regard pumpers would be in the PCP class. I was thinking of shooting my new pumpers in the “pumper” class. I’d get smoked in the PCP class.
I had reminded Scott when he posted the latest match to add pumpers, it may not be listed in match rules as of yet ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 30, 2023, 09:03:21 AM
John... just post your gun as a pumper. Scott just needs to upgrade the posting to add the class.
I promise guys.. I'm comin' as soon as I find the right gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 09:31:01 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:59:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:52:14 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:43:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:37:27 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 08:33:21 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 08:27:58 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 01:30:34 AM
Dug out some of my best  old "Pumpers" to shoot in the new class of the Casual Match here on GTA.
Silver Streak, Blue Streak, and 342... all with peep sights.
While the two 'Dans are minty... the wood on the old Benji always makes me smile!

I know I can look it up on my own (and I will), but the new class of the Casual Match, is it “pumper” class or a vintage class?
Pumper generation altercation, old vs new ;)

Oh yeah! Got a link? I’m looking, but haven’t found it yet.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208131.0

Thanks James! But I’m confused… that link says the target scan due date is June 4th 2023… and from what I think I’m reading it still shows just PCP, jumper & pistol… in that regard pumpers would be in the PCP class. I was thinking of shooting my new pumpers in the “pumper” class. I’d get smoked in the PCP class.
I had reminded Scott when he posted the latest match to add pumpers, it may not be listed in match rules as of yet ???

Quote from: avator on December 30, 2023, 09:03:21 AM
John... just post your gun as a pumper. Scott just needs to upgrade the posting to add the class.
I promise guys.. I'm comin' as soon as I find the right gun.

I think it’s in here: https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=211344.0

I’m going to join in when we get settled back at home.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 30, 2023, 09:40:20 AM
Yerp... and I may have found the gun and pellet to keep from embarrassing myself too much . That's 3 shots in one hole. Just need to adjust the crosshairs.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 09:43:52 AM
Nice group there, Bill!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 30, 2023, 09:45:40 AM
Thanks, I hope it wan't a one hit wonder. I need to lighten the trigger pull on that gun. I'm real surprised I did that good with it. I might have tightened up some of those other groups if not for that trigger
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 30, 2023, 09:46:07 AM
Quote from: avator on December 30, 2023, 09:40:20 AM
Yerp... and I may have found the gun and pellet to keep from embarrassing myself too much . That's 3 shots in one hole. Just need to adjust the crosshairs.   ;)
I'm going to put myself out there in the PCP class with a $40 SSP, hope I don't fall flat on my face ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 30, 2023, 09:48:49 AM
Yep, I need to remember it's not a competition. No prize other than maybe some bragging rights.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 11:54:00 AM
The off season casual match #3 is where I added "Pumper Class"  ;)
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=211850.0

I am stinking at it so far.  :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on December 30, 2023, 01:56:32 PM
So far, I've shot some 10 M targets with my FIRST Daisy 901.  Now, I'm watching 'Ol Miss football and mounting the little 4-15 Daisy scope on my SECOND Daisy 901.

I must really like the 901's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 30, 2023, 02:00:43 PM
I put a butt stock cover with a cheek riser on the Umarex APX multi pump and punched a couple of holes
while fine tuning the 9X32 scope on it.
It actually puts the pellets in the same hole a lot of the time. Which is surprising coming from a $50 Umarex.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 30, 2023, 04:23:15 PM
I go through this every so often but I’m seriously considering downsizing my airgun air-senal.  Not that I have as many as so many others out there but I definitely have more than I “need”.  Not sure how to prioritize what to keep and what to pass on.  That’s all I’ve done airgun related today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 07:27:47 PM
Quote from: bReTt on December 30, 2023, 04:23:15 PM
I go through this every so often but I’m seriously considering downsizing my airgun air-senal.  Not that I have as many as so many others out there but I definitely have more than I “need”.  Not sure how to prioritize what to keep and what to pass on.  That’s all I’ve done airgun related today.
Ditto Brett.
 But I did that a while ago and now every one I pull out I'm like "nope" amd put it back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on December 30, 2023, 09:47:16 PM
Checked out a couple pawn shops hoping to find abargain priced FWB 124 or 65.  We all have dreams. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 30, 2023, 10:03:15 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 11:54:00 AM
The off season casual match #3 is where I added "Pumper Class"  ;)
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=211850.0

I am stinking at it so far.  :-[

Thanks Scott. You’ll get it straight, I’m sure. I’m going to shoot a couple 50’ pumper targets later on after we get home.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on December 31, 2023, 07:36:50 AM
 I plan to shoot some targets, if I hit them is another story :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 10:40:40 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on December 30, 2023, 07:27:47 PM
Quote from: bReTt on December 30, 2023, 04:23:15 PM
I go through this every so often but I’m seriously considering downsizing my airgun air-senal.  Not that I have as many as so many others out there but I definitely have more than I “need”.  Not sure how to prioritize what to keep and what to pass on.  That’s all I’ve done airgun related today.
Ditto Brett.
 But I did that a while ago and now every one I pull out I'm like "nope" amd put it back.
I just need to dump a few.  Less to deal with and think about.  I enjoy them all.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2023, 10:50:30 AM
My biggest issue with my dedication to buying budget guns is they also have budget value. Once shipping cost is applied it makes just hanging on to them the best option. Lots of room under beds and in the back of closets. Betty Lou can do as she pleases with them when and if the time comes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on December 31, 2023, 11:09:30 AM
I don't want to burden H.M. with that when I shed this mortal coil.
Plus...She will sell them for what I told her I paid for them.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on December 31, 2023, 11:12:20 AM
Quote from: avator on December 31, 2023, 10:50:30 AM
My biggest issue with my dedication to buying budget guns is they also have budget value. Once shipping cost is applied it makes just hanging on to them the best option. Lots of room under beds and in the back of closets. Betty Lou can do as she pleases with them when and if the time comes.

I agree!  I have one or two I'd like to sell, but the thought of paying $60 - $70 for shipping alone really eats into the net of the sale.  I like to offer things for sale with shipping included, but these days, I'm starting to ask for a price plus shipping or offer to split the shipping. 

I have a Umarex Synergis I have tried to sell a couple times, but the thing is a beast and the cost to ship it is almost half what I'd be willing to take for it!  So, it sits in it's box, under the bed...  It's one of those that you almost have to sell in person to make it worth while for both parties!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:27:13 AM
I’m a terrible salesman… I’m much better off as a consumer. Typically, I just keep stuff and if that don’t work out, I just give it away. Not everything deserves to be given away, so I just keep stuff. Ok, I’m a hoarder.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 11:30:42 AM
Bill, your comment made me realize something that I didn’t really think about.  I have bought quality guns because I like to know that when I missed my mark, I was missing because of myself and not because I didn’t trust my equipment.  I can also enjoy that sense of pride in ownership that goes along with owning a quality piece.  Part of having that quality is being able to have an item that can hold some value whether it’s in a monetary sense or a functional sense.  I believe that I have that with most of the airguns that I own.  Having just said that each piece is also a stamp of time in history for the type of items that were made.  Even though I may not use each piece to its fullest I can still enjoy each of them as time allows.  They will be great pieces that others, in the future, will be able to enjoy in form and/or function.  They will also have a piece of history in the manufacture of airguns. 

All of that to say, someone, someday will hopefully enjoy one of these pieces when they are no longer in my posession but until then I’m planning on keeping them because I enjoy them and so does my people.  I will try not to fret over items that aren’t being used on a regular rotation.  I’ve earned them and bought them for a purpose and I will enjoy them ALL as I am afforded the time to do so and if I can’t enjoy them others can because they are available to all of my people here and not just me. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 11:34:05 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:27:13 AM
I’m a terrible salesman… I’m much better off as a consumer. Typically, I just keep stuff and if that don’t work out, I just give it away. Not everything deserves to be given away, so I just keep stuff. Ok, I’m a hoarder.  ;D
That’s part of what I struggle with.  I wanted something, I put in effort to earn it and I feel like I’m selling part of me away when/if I sold it.  Giving something away is different for me than selling it.  I’m a much better consumer than seller.  I hold on to things also. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 31, 2023, 11:34:48 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:27:13 AM
I’m a terrible salesman… I’m much better off as a consumer. Typically, I just keep stuff and if that don’t work out, I just give it away. Not everything deserves to be given away, so I just keep stuff. Ok, I’m a hoarder.  ;D

I think " humanitarian provisional collector "  sounds a lot better than hoarder. :)


Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:43:09 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on December 31, 2023, 11:34:48 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:27:13 AM
I’m a terrible salesman… I’m much better off as a consumer. Typically, I just keep stuff and if that don’t work out, I just give it away. Not everything deserves to be given away, so I just keep stuff. Ok, I’m a hoarder.  ;D

I think " humanitarian provisional collector "  sounds a lot better than hoarder. :)


Ron

Hee Hee, Hee! Like an official title, I like it.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:45:09 AM
Quote from: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 11:30:42 AM
Bill, your comment made me realize something that I didn’t really think about.  I have bought quality guns because I like to know that when I missed my mark, I was missing because of myself and not because I didn’t trust my equipment.  I can also enjoy that sense of pride in ownership that goes along with owning a quality piece.  Part of having that quality is being able to have an item that can hold some value whether it’s in a monetary sense or a functional sense.  I believe that I have that with most of the airguns that I own.  Having just said that each piece is also a stamp of time in history for the type of items that were made.  Even though I may not use each piece to its fullest I can still enjoy each of them as time allows.  They will be great pieces that others, in the future, will be able to enjoy in form and/or function.  They will also have a piece of history in the manufacture of airguns. 

All of that to say, someone, someday will hopefully enjoy one of these pieces when they are no longer in my posession but until then I’m planning on keeping them because I enjoy them and so does my people.  I will try not to fret over items that aren’t being used on a regular rotation.  I’ve earned them and bought them for a purpose and I will enjoy them ALL as I am afforded the time to do so and if I can’t enjoy them others can because they are available to all of my people here and not just me.

I think that’s good prospective right there.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 11:47:17 AM
I have a question/survey for you all.  I don’t think it deserves a new thread and it is airgun related so maybe this is a good thread to ask.
What airguns/airgun equipment did you acquire or get rid of this year (2023)?

I am trying to remember but I’m pretty sure that I did not acquire any new airguns this year.  I did finally get a compressor for my PCP guns and I semi retired my Hill pump to an on call/back up status.  I also picked up a couple optics this year.  I’m pretty well set and satisfied with my current air-senal so not much has changed for me this past year.  I did receive a few extra parts like springs and such for some of the guns for that needed repair/replacement and I did add some upgraded accessories/features to just one or two guns already in my possession.  Mostly I just shot what I had as the opportunity arose.  I’m a backyard plinker
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:54:05 AM
Quote from: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 11:47:17 AM
I have a question/survey for you all.  I don’t think it deserves a new thread and it is airgun related so maybe this is a good thread to ask.
What airguns/airgun equipment did you acquire or get rid of this year (2023)?

I am trying to remember but I’m pretty sure that I did not acquire any new airguns this year.  I did finally get a compressor for my PCP guns and I semi retired my Hill pump to an on call/back up status.  I also picked up a couple optics this year.  I’m pretty well set and satisfied with my current air-senal so not much has changed for me this past year.  I did receive a few extra parts like springs and such for some of the guns for that needed repair/replacement and I did add some upgraded accessories/features to just one or two guns already in my possession.  Mostly I just shot what I had as the opportunity arose.  I’m a backyard plinker

Most of this year, I was shooting PBs in .303 Brit & .30-06… that said, not long ago I bought the Crosman C2023 .22 (100 Anniversary 362), the Seneca Dragonfly Mk2 .177, and this past week- I ordered the JTS Airacuda Max .22. I also ordered a Four Uncles hand pump and Vortex scope & rings for the Max.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 12:11:15 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:54:05 AM
Quote from: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 11:47:17 AM
I have a question/survey for you all.  I don’t think it deserves a new thread and it is airgun related so maybe this is a good thread to ask.
What airguns/airgun equipment did you acquire or get rid of this year (2023)?

I am trying to remember but I’m pretty sure that I did not acquire any new airguns this year.  I did finally get a compressor for my PCP guns and I semi retired my Hill pump to an on call/back up status.  I also picked up a couple optics this year.  I’m pretty well set and satisfied with my current air-senal so not much has changed for me this past year.  I did receive a few extra parts like springs and such for some of the guns for that needed repair/replacement and I did add some upgraded accessories/features to just one or two guns already in my possession.  Mostly I just shot what I had as the opportunity arose.  I’m a backyard plinker

Most of this year, I was shooting PBs in .303 Brit & .30-06… that said, not long ago I bought the Crosman C2023 .22 (100 Anniversary 362), the Seneca Dragonfly Mk2 .177, and this past week- I ordered the JTS Airacuda Max .22. I also ordered a Four Uncles hand pump and Vortex scope & rings for the Max.
WHOA!  You are dipping your toe into the PCP realm?  Nice knowing ya 🤣👊🏼😎
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2023, 12:45:34 PM
No disrespect but I DO think this topic deserves it's own thread. Probably in the Support/Accessory gate.


Brett, in response to your reply... you have some boys that would most likely en joy those guns for many years to come.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 01:02:26 PM
Quote from: avator on December 31, 2023, 12:45:34 PM
No disrespect but I DO think this topic deserves it's own thread. Probably in the Support/Accessory gate.


Brett, in response to your reply... you have some boys that would most likely en joy those guns for many years to come.
I have a sense that my question will die quickly.  I could be wrong.

I do have some boys that will enjoy those guns.  Even though most of their growing up days have been around shooting airguns, they gravitate to powder burners.  I guess I understand that.  There is something about that BOOM and recoil that gets into a person when shooting for fun.  I like things quiet and calm.  I’ve had my share of turmoil/drama so I prefer quiet air power nowadays.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on December 31, 2023, 01:04:01 PM
Quote from: avator on December 31, 2023, 12:45:34 PM
No disrespect but I DO think this topic deserves it's own thread. Probably in the Support/Accessory gate.


Brett, in response to your reply... you have some boys that would most likely en joy those guns for many years to come.

Getting back on track....... I just got through getting Xs at 10m with the Beeman P17. Using
.177 Rifle 8.3 gr.
Until today I didn't realize just how accurate this pistol really is.
Next time I'll try using a bag for support.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on December 31, 2023, 01:07:59 PM
Spent the past couple days with the Crosman 2100 class pumpers. I'm going to revist the Daisy pumpers next.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 01, 2024, 09:40:47 AM
Quote from: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 12:11:15 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:54:05 AM
Quote from: bReTt on December 31, 2023, 11:47:17 AM
I have a question/survey for you all.  I don’t think it deserves a new thread and it is airgun related so maybe this is a good thread to ask.
What airguns/airgun equipment did you acquire or get rid of this year (2023)?

I am trying to remember but I’m pretty sure that I did not acquire any new airguns this year.  I did finally get a compressor for my PCP guns and I semi retired my Hill pump to an on call/back up status.  I also picked up a couple optics this year.  I’m pretty well set and satisfied with my current air-senal so not much has changed for me this past year.  I did receive a few extra parts like springs and such for some of the guns for that needed repair/replacement and I did add some upgraded accessories/features to just one or two guns already in my possession.  Mostly I just shot what I had as the opportunity arose.  I’m a backyard plinker

Most of this year, I was shooting PBs in .303 Brit & .30-06… that said, not long ago I bought the Crosman C2023 .22 (100 Anniversary 362), the Seneca Dragonfly Mk2 .177, and this past week- I ordered the JTS Airacuda Max .22. I also ordered a Four Uncles hand pump and Vortex scope & rings for the Max.
WHOA!  You are dipping your toe into the PCP realm?  Nice knowing ya 🤣👊🏼😎

  8) 👍🙏🥷
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 01, 2024, 09:45:17 AM
I received a bunch of support packages for the Max! I know in that pile is a Vortex scope, Vortex rings and bubble level & a pump. After my coffee, I’m going to start opening them up like “Christmas” to me and laying them out on the bench for when the Max gets here.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 01, 2024, 10:20:37 AM
Happy New Year !
2024 promises to be a Daisy of a year.... well, at least it's going to start out that way. I gathered up the 7 Daisy m/m 880 ish guns we have around here and today begins my tour through them to see what we have and don't have.
The heat is on in the Red Shed and the guns are lined up and waiting for action.
I started a thread over in the Daisy gate if anyone wants to follow along.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 01, 2024, 12:23:01 PM
Quote from: avator on January 01, 2024, 10:20:37 AM
Happy New Year !
2024 promises to be a Daisy of a year.... well, at least it's going to start out that way. I gathered up the 7 Daisy m/m 880 ish guns we have around here and today begins my tour through them to see what we have and don't have.
The heat is on in the Red Shed and the guns are lined up and waiting for action.
I started a thread over in the Daisy gate if anyone wants to follow along.

There's a Daisy Gate?

I searched but can't find it.

I did a little plinking, so far, with the new butt stock / cheek riser on the Umarex APX.



Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 01, 2024, 12:55:14 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 01, 2024, 12:23:01 PM

There's a Daisy Gate?

I searched but can't find it.

Ron
It's a Child in the US airguns gate ;).
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?board=186.0
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 01, 2024, 01:37:03 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on December 31, 2023, 11:27:13 AM
I’m a terrible salesman… I’m much better off as a consumer. Typically, I just keep stuff and if that don’t work out, I just give it away. Not everything deserves to be given away, so I just keep stuff. Ok, I’m a hoarder.  ;D
I'm also a hoarder keeper of my "toys". I, too, don't care to put effort into selling stuff. If anything, I'll just give it away. I also have a tendency to recycle my hobbies, so if I take a break from it, there's a very good chance I'll get back into it again at some point in the future.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 01, 2024, 07:30:41 PM
Great philosophy when young.   But let’s say you buy an average of 2 or 3 guns a year starting At 21.  When you hit 75, the wife might notice that there’s a gun everywhere she looks.   And you start forgetting where each gun is.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 01, 2024, 08:26:51 PM
 Tonight I tinkered on the Crosman 400 some more. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 01, 2024, 08:38:05 PM
 Been obsessing over modding and shooting this ...
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=212025.msg156501721#msg156501721
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 01, 2024, 09:26:15 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 01, 2024, 08:38:05 PM
Been obsessing over modding and shooting this ...
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=212025.msg156501721#msg156501721

Very nice job, James.
That oughta work just fine.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 02, 2024, 03:22:49 PM
Cleaned up the shootin' bench a bit. Set up the new shootin' rests (plastic "breakfast in bed" trays).
Also set up the "old man can't see the target and too dam lazy to walk down there to look" cam.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 02, 2024, 03:27:52 PM
Bill, that's a nice setup. Especially the cam thing.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 02, 2024, 03:34:56 PM
Thanks Ron.. I can move it out to our 35yd targets too. It's remotely controlled for movement, video and still recording. There is also 2 way voice if you want to cuss at your target.    ;D

It's day/night vision with an LED light that I can turn on and off. It can also be routed into the network.

I think it was like $29.99 on the web.


Here's a 2 pack....
https://www.amazon.com/RAKEBLUE-Camera-Wireless-Security-Detection/dp/B09ZDVTJ79/?tag=camdenxpsc-20&ascsubtag=0000PS0000589102O0000000020240102190000%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&asc_source=browser&asc_refurl=https://www.popsci.com/gear/best-light-bulb-security-cameras
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 02, 2024, 05:21:59 PM
Quote from: avator on January 02, 2024, 03:34:56 PM
Thanks Ron.. I can move it out to our 35yd targets too. It's remotely controlled for movement, video and still recording. There is also 2 way voice if you want to cuss at your target.    ;D

It's day/night vision with an LED light that I can turn on and off. It can also be routed into the network.

I think it was like $29.99 on the web.


Here's a 2 pack....
https://www.amazon.com/RAKEBLUE-Camera-Wireless-Security-Detection/dp/B09ZDVTJ79/?tag=camdenxpsc-20&ascsubtag=0000PS0000589102O0000000020240102190000%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&asc_source=browser&asc_refurl=https://www.popsci.com/gear/best-light-bulb-security-cameras

It's a shame you can't post the link.
I really would like to know why we can't post like Amazon links on here.
Is it a GTA rule or something?

Maybe you could PM me with the link.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 02, 2024, 05:25:14 PM
Here... try copy and paste this into Google....   

RAKEBLUE Light Bulb Camera 2 Pack,Free Cloud Storage 1080P Wireless Security Camera with 2.4GHz / 5GHz WiFi,Human Motion Detection Two Way Audio FHD Color Night Vision (Single Light Source)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 02, 2024, 05:29:33 PM
Ron... you might have something blocked in your browser. I use Brave but I have to turn off the protection for the GTA. If not it blocks popups such as links posted.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 02, 2024, 05:48:15 PM
Quote from: avator on January 02, 2024, 05:25:14 PM
Here... try copy and paste this into Google....   

RAKEBLUE Light Bulb Camera 2 Pack,Free Cloud Storage 1080P Wireless Security Camera with 2.4GHz / 5GHz WiFi,Human Motion Detection Two Way Audio FHD Color Night Vision (Single Light Source)

Thanks that worked.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 02, 2024, 05:51:24 PM
Welcome.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 02, 2024, 07:32:12 PM
I dreamed of a Seneca Dragonfly II in .22 caliber.  And also a Hatsan mod 135 in .25 caliber.  I've still got a few shekels of Holiday gift money and I'm considering one of the twain.  What I should do is invest it all in a couple of decent scopes and a stack of premium pellet tins.  Maybe a night vision scope?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on January 03, 2024, 05:25:10 PM
Think I might get in on “Casual Match #3” I printed a couple targets. https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=211850.0
I will try for 50’ outside but doesn’t look to promising weather wise. So double checked my basement range to make sure I had an honest 30 feet from muzzle to target.

My tool of choice will my 760 build from last winter. I changed out the open sites in favor of a high end (LOL), Japan glass, crosman 4x15 scope. Its the correct scope for the gun and I’ll take all the help I can get.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 03, 2024, 10:32:17 PM
I unpacked and re-organized my gun safes and I'm missing a couple guns.   The safes were full so I'm pretty sure I hid them before going on vacation.   I must have stashed them in one of my hiding spots but I can't remember which one and today I don't have the energy for a full search.  They'll turn up sooner or later.   I did find all the guns that I routinely shoot or compete with and all the ones that I really like.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 04, 2024, 07:09:18 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on January 03, 2024, 10:32:17 PM
I unpacked and re-organized my gun safes and I'm missing a couple guns.   The safes were full so I'm pretty sure I hid them before going on vacation.   I must have stashed them in one of my hiding spots but I can't remember which one and today I don't have the energy for a full search.  They'll turn up sooner or later.   I did find all the guns that I routinely shoot or compete with and all the ones that I really like.
Ernie... I've searched for days for guns only to find out I had sold it and didn't remember.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 04, 2024, 07:43:33 AM
Quote from: avator on January 04, 2024, 07:09:18 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on January 03, 2024, 10:32:17 PM
I unpacked and re-organized my gun safes and I'm missing a couple guns.   The safes were full so I'm pretty sure I hid them before going on vacation.   I must have stashed them in one of my hiding spots but I can't remember which one and today I don't have the energy for a full search.  They'll turn up sooner or later.   I did find all the guns that I routinely shoot or compete with and all the ones that I really like.
Ernie... I've searched for days for guns only to find out I had sold it and didn't remember.   :o
I have trouble finding my compact back pack guns and pistols at times OK all of them at one time or another :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 04, 2024, 07:46:15 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 04, 2024, 07:43:33 AM
Quote from: avator on January 04, 2024, 07:09:18 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on January 03, 2024, 10:32:17 PM
I unpacked and re-organized my gun safes and I'm missing a couple guns.   The safes were full so I'm pretty sure I hid them before going on vacation.   I must have stashed them in one of my hiding spots but I can't remember which one and today I don't have the energy for a full search.  They'll turn up sooner or later.   I did find all the guns that I routinely shoot or compete with and all the ones that I really like.
Ernie... I've searched for days for guns only to find out I had sold it and didn't remember.   :o
I have trouble finding my compact back pack guns and pistols at times OK all of them at one time or another :)

Maybe it's not that you can't find the guns, it's that you can't find the back pack.
I guarantee that you'll find them in the very last place you look. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 04, 2024, 08:44:34 AM
LOL... it ain't funny.. I've had another GTA member remind me twice over the past couple years that I sold him the same gun I was going crazy trying to find.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 04, 2024, 09:40:27 AM
Quote from: avator on January 04, 2024, 08:44:34 AM
LOL... it ain't funny.. I've had another GTA member remind me twice over the past couple years that I sold him the same gun I was going crazy trying to find.   :o
Lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 04, 2024, 11:27:47 AM
If you guys think you forget stuff now, just wait a few more years.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on January 04, 2024, 11:35:05 AM
My 1974 Slim Line 1400 arrived yesterday, from eeler1, and I have it disassembled for a rebuild. I had 1 before and let it go. Hope this one can alleviate my regret.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 04, 2024, 11:50:09 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on January 04, 2024, 11:27:47 AM
If you guys think you forget stuff now, just wait a few more years.


+1  ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 04, 2024, 02:06:03 PM
Rounding up the 2k fill PCP guns to which see one/s and which pellets might get me some good submissions for some Casual Matches.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 05, 2024, 07:48:48 AM
Last night, after work, I mounted the scope on my JTS Airacuda Max .22. Tonight I’ll assemble the hand pump.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 05, 2024, 07:56:36 AM
I like your portable work table John.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 05, 2024, 08:33:39 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 05, 2024, 07:56:36 AM
I like your portable work table John.

Ron

Thanks Ron… that’s my shooting bench too… actually that’s supposed to be mainly my shooting bench… because, I need to cleanup and organize the garage.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 05, 2024, 08:50:03 AM
 My new gun don't need no stinkin hand pump ;) LOL  ;D Got to shooting the CO2 1866 in .177, smooth barrel ok, rifled barrel Legit !  8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-050124074607.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 05, 2024, 08:59:16 AM
Very nice, James.
Me likey. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 05, 2024, 09:13:45 AM
James... is that real wood? Sure looks like it in that pic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 05, 2024, 09:30:30 AM
Quote from: avator on January 05, 2024, 09:13:45 AM
James... is that real wood? Sure looks like it in that pic.
No but I had to lick it to be sure, has a texture like wood, but must be a hydro dip clear coat with a rougher texture.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 05, 2024, 09:32:19 AM
Ok, wow.. sure looks like wood from here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2K1TJ on January 05, 2024, 12:51:28 PM
Quote from: avator on January 05, 2024, 09:32:19 AM
Ok, wow.. sure looks like wood from here.

Yes it does! Nice looking rifle, James.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 05, 2024, 12:53:25 PM
Quote from: 2K1TJ on January 05, 2024, 12:51:28 PM
Quote from: avator on January 05, 2024, 09:32:19 AM
Ok, wow.. sure looks like wood from here.

Yes it does! Nice looking rifle, James.
I have the pumper and it's obvious it's plastic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 05, 2024, 01:22:46 PM
I put a reflex sight on the Umarex APX and zeroed it in.
it does good, but it's sure not a competition rifle.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 05, 2024, 01:58:05 PM
I found my missing AGs.   I stashed them under a pile of boxes of parts.  Ran out of safe space so I hid some broken and least interesting ones before we went on a road trip.   I have a walk in vault in the cellar which I suppose could hold hundreds but I don't use it as much anymore and it has started to turn into into another junk storage room.    A portion of the junk is cool stuff and it's secure down there.  Unfortunately it's a hassle to visit that stuff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 05, 2024, 02:00:51 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on January 05, 2024, 01:58:05 PM
I found my missing AGs.   I stashed them under a pile of boxes of parts.  Ran out of safe space so I hid some broken and least interesting ones before we went on a road trip.   I have a walk in vault in the cellar which I suppose could hold hundreds but I don't use it as much anymore and it has started to turn into into another junk storage room.    A portion of the junk is cool stuff and it's secure down there.  Unfortunately it's a hassle to visit that stuff.
That walk-in vault is a hardcore gun owner's dream!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 05, 2024, 02:09:59 PM
I got it for about $50 or $75 a long time ago.   I was on a construction job renovating a bank and they had to move the door.   The general contractor could see that removing the door was a big deal so he sold it to me for $50 so long as I got it out of there.  It took some time and was pretty heavy but I was a strong young guy with time on my hands and I really wanted that door.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 05, 2024, 02:25:46 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on January 05, 2024, 02:09:59 PM
I got it for about $50 or $75 a long time ago.   I was on a construction job renovating a bank and they had to move the door.   The general contractor could see that removing the door was a big deal so he sold it to me for $50 so long as I got it out of there.  It took some time and was pretty heavy but I was a strong young guy with time on my hands and I really wanted that door.
Big time score. Yeah, I could see that being my James Bond room.  ;) ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 06, 2024, 10:07:25 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 05, 2024, 07:48:48 AM
Last night, after work, I mounted the scope on my JTS Airacuda Max .22. Tonight I’ll assemble the hand pump.  8)
Man, that's a nicely shaped stock!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on January 07, 2024, 01:41:22 AM
Took apart my QB2 today and found out why it wouldn't fire a pellet or release gas when the trigger was operated.  Found over 10 small, and some not so small, lead pieces inside.  Some how I must have let a pellet fall down behind the bolt, as it was a new gun and I only got about a dozen shots when the trouble came about.  I did learn a lot about the workings of the rifle.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tater on January 07, 2024, 05:10:38 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 06, 2024, 10:07:25 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 05, 2024, 07:48:48 AM
Last night, after work, I mounted the scope on my JTS Airacuda Max .22. Tonight I’ll assemble the hand pump.  8)
Man, that's a nicely shaped stock!

You beat me to it Dinh. That's a great looking gun John.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 07, 2024, 07:09:30 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 06, 2024, 10:07:25 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 05, 2024, 07:48:48 AM
Last night, after work, I mounted the scope on my JTS Airacuda Max .22. Tonight I’ll assemble the hand pump.  8)
Man, that's a nicely shaped stock!

Thanks, Dinh!

Quote from: Tater on January 07, 2024, 05:10:38 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on January 06, 2024, 10:07:25 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 05, 2024, 07:48:48 AM
Last night, after work, I mounted the scope on my JTS Airacuda Max .22. Tonight I’ll assemble the hand pump.  8)
Man, that's a nicely shaped stock!

You beat me to it Dinh. That's a great looking gun John.


Thanks, Jerry!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 07, 2024, 07:12:34 AM
Yesterday, I did get to go over the hand pump… apparently, the only thing to assemble was the handle. I got the rifle pumped up and even got to shoot it!  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 07, 2024, 09:30:01 AM
 Organized my shooting bench area.
Before
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-050124074607.jpeg)

After
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-070124075902.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 07, 2024, 03:25:24 PM
Moved my compressor from the shed to inside the house.
Hope I did it before any freezing screwed it up!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 07, 2024, 04:26:55 PM
That thing is frickin heavy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 07, 2024, 06:02:01 PM
I brought the R9 in from the shop to remind me to go shoot it.  I will after I eat a couple tacos for lunch 🌮 🌮
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 08, 2024, 10:27:10 AM
 I set a reminder on my phone to sort through a box of airgun stuff.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-070124191007.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: unionrdr on January 08, 2024, 11:07:27 AM
I've seen a lot of interest in the Facebook Daisy groups lately. So many questions from new shooter/collectors remembering their childhood. More of'em finding examples of the NRA Centennial 1894's. Asking questions about when they were built, etc. Went hunting for info. No Reg No on the NRA rifles. That sort of thing. And the early Red Ryder Carbines with wood stocks from the 1940's.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 11:17:11 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 08, 2024, 10:27:10 AM
I set a reminder on my phone to sort through a box of airgun stuff.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-070124191007.jpeg)

That is one might fine looking beard sir.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 08, 2024, 12:37:28 PM
That IS an impressive beard James!

I called in sick today.  How is that Airgun related?  Well I'm gonna stay home sick today and play with my airguns!

Just like I did when I was a kid.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2024, 12:55:34 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 08, 2024, 10:27:10 AM
I set a reminder on my phone to sort through a box of airgun stuff.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-070124191007.jpeg)
Now ya just gotta remember to look at your phone. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 12:56:26 PM
I stubbed my toe on the case my FX is in...

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 01:31:36 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 08, 2024, 10:27:10 AM
I set a reminder on my phone to sort through a box of airgun stuff.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-070124191007.jpeg)
Is it just me? Or does that image remind you of Tommy Chong?
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2024, 01:34:28 PM
Quote from: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 01:31:36 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 08, 2024, 10:27:10 AM
I set a reminder on my phone to sort through a box of airgun stuff.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-070124191007.jpeg)
Is it just me? Or does that image remind you of Tommy Chong?
 ;D
That would explain the constant need for reminders...    ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 08, 2024, 01:36:48 PM
Quote from: avator on January 08, 2024, 01:34:28 PM
Quote from: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 01:31:36 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 08, 2024, 10:27:10 AM
I set a reminder on my phone to sort through a box of airgun stuff.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-070124191007.jpeg)
Is it just me? Or does that image remind you of Tommy Chong?
 ;D
That would explain the constant need for reminders...    ;D

It's not just you, far out man.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 08, 2024, 01:38:28 PM
Feeling some beard envy here. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 01:50:34 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 08, 2024, 01:38:28 PM
Feeling some beard envy here. ;D

It takes dedication to not even tough it for 2 years... The only part I trim is the stach I can't handle chewing on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 01:52:51 PM
Yeah. Matt has a fine beard! And I'm not a beard man myself. It gets about 1/2" and I gotta shave.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2024, 01:57:29 PM
3 month's growth on mine.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 02:03:39 PM
Quote from: avator on January 08, 2024, 01:57:29 PM
3 month's growth on mine.

Very nice grey beard!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 02:03:59 PM
Quote from: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 01:52:51 PM
Yeah. Matt has a fine beard! And I'm not a beard man myself. It gets about 1/2" and I gotta shave.

Thanks brother!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 02:07:32 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 02:03:39 PM
Quote from: avator on January 08, 2024, 01:57:29 PM
3 month's growth on mine.

Very nice grey beard!
Next December he'll be Santa Claws.
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 02:08:29 PM
I'm not trimming it till it interferes with going to the bathroom.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 02:16:01 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 02:08:29 PM
I'm not trimming it till it interferes with going to the bathroom.
Yeah. I can imagine calling 911 and saying
"My bread is caught in my pants zipper!"
 ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2024, 02:16:50 PM
Quote from: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 02:07:32 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 02:03:39 PM
Quote from: avator on January 08, 2024, 01:57:29 PM
3 month's growth on mine.

Very nice grey beard!
Next December he'll be Santa Claws.
 ;D
Ummm excuse me, that's chrome.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2024, 02:18:50 PM
Quote from: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 02:16:01 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 02:08:29 PM
I'm not trimming it till it interferes with going to the bathroom.
Yeah. I can imagine calling 911 and saying
"My bread is caught in my pants zipper!"
 ;D
At least it's his zipper.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 08, 2024, 02:20:48 PM
I wonder if there's a Gateway to Beards gate ? :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 08, 2024, 02:23:35 PM
You're right Ron... we'll be moving right along now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 08, 2024, 05:07:04 PM
I put the R9 away that I had taken out yesterday that I never got to shoot. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 08, 2024, 05:30:06 PM
I PM'd another member about 3D printing a one piece substitute for the equivalent of
3.5 spacers for the butt stock extensions on the Daisy 853.

It'll be interesting to be able to use the rifle modified and adjusted for an adult, in stead of an adult adjusting
to a youth rifle.

It should make cheek / head / eye positioning more consistent for more consistent and repeatable shot results. This would make the aiming simpler with less to think about.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 08, 2024, 07:36:27 PM
 I grew a beard,     ;D
 
 Oh and put together a 1800 psi mini fill bottle for my low fill pressure HPA plinkers, 2.2l 4500 heavy AL bottle  :D
https://vimeo.com/77147612
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 09, 2024, 10:45:33 AM
Quote from: avator on January 08, 2024, 02:18:50 PM
Quote from: Privateer on January 08, 2024, 02:16:01 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 08, 2024, 02:08:29 PM
I'm not trimming it till it interferes with going to the bathroom.
Yeah. I can imagine calling 911 and saying
"My bread is caught in my pants zipper!"
 ;D
At least it's his zipper.   :o
At least it's his beard.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on January 09, 2024, 11:12:00 AM
How did you get the beans above the frank...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 09, 2024, 11:19:44 AM
Been out in the Red Shed putzing around this morning. Going through my various parts stash places and I've almost scared up enough parts to put together a C02 2240 based contraption. Missing a couple small parts like the cocking pin for the hammer and a transfer port. I can make a transfer port easy enough but I need to come up with an idea for the cocking pin. I have one but the shoulder is too tall and it won't slide in the slot of the tube. I'll come up with something, I just need to put my mind too it. I would prefer to recycle/repurpose bits for a gun I don't really even need. Just something to tinker around with. Many times these things turn out a lot different than what I had in mind when I started.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 09, 2024, 12:22:53 PM
Mail lady showed up a day late with the custom 3D printed barrel band that WobblyHand (Bruce) designed and printed for Betty Lou's Woodus/Repeatus/Shroudus/Scopus/Maximus.
Fit like it was made for it... DOH !! it WAS made for it.
Nice job Bruce, thanks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 09, 2024, 12:51:34 PM
I turned in a Casual Match #3 target for pistol class.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 09, 2024, 12:54:14 PM
 Added shroud/quiet tube to Crosman 2240 carbine.. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 09, 2024, 02:33:56 PM
Quote from: Insanity on January 09, 2024, 11:12:00 AM
How did you get the beans above the frank...
Xactly!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: wolverine on January 09, 2024, 03:46:41 PM
i installed a new 16" barrel in my 2260.  of course it didn't go as planned.  i dropped the transfer port and it bounced somewhere.  luckily i had several in the tray of 22xx parts and it went together with no leaks.  afterwards i decided to reorganize the garage and moved benches, cabinets, and roll arounds.  sweeping the floor i spotted the transfer port rolling in front of the broom.  no luck locating the 2 10mm sockets i dropped last summer.   :-\     
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 09, 2024, 10:05:39 PM
Quote from: wolverine on January 09, 2024, 03:46:41 PM
i installed a new 16" barrel in my 2260.  of course it didn't go as planned.  i dropped the transfer port and it bounced somewhere.  luckily i had several in the tray of 22xx parts and it went together with no leaks.  afterwards i decided to reorganize the garage and moved benches, cabinets, and roll arounds.  sweeping the floor i spotted the transfer port rolling in front of the broom.  no luck locating the 2 10mm sockets i dropped last summer.   :-\   
A few years ago the threaded cap on the end of my bench vise handle loosened up and fell off.
I completely emptied my garage/ shop to rearrange it...etc and never found it.
It's been completely emptied and rearranged more than once since then and that part has never turned up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 09, 2024, 10:11:23 PM
Today I made my 3rd attempt at a pair of walnut grips for the Sheridan E pistol.

I finished the right side grip and am fairly happy, it doesn't fit perfectly at the front but I can live with this.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dQbdHbjY/20240109-175822.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLx5LPnJ)
This was the last bit of really nice wood left in the piece of walnut I bought having wasted the rest of the good sections on my 1st 2 failed attempts, so the left side is going to be a lot more boring looking.
I used a 1/4 thick board because I didn't want to deal with slicing it to the thickness needed,  so that means bo book matched grips.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 09, 2024, 10:39:48 PM
 Tinkered and was going to shoot the CO2 Barra 1866 with the .177 rifled barrel, but then the new .22 barrel made it here before I had a chance, so set thet up and got it shooting sweet for a .22 CO2 replica, it can go through one side of a pellet tin at 10 yards, and leave a nice dent in the other side  8) ;D.   Sey up my prod with the night vision on bench right now testing Norma pellets they work great , not sure what nexy, maybe back to playing cowboy :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 10, 2024, 12:08:22 AM
I just finished the left side grip.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxwPcyMV/20240109-194454.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RcmwGKy)
I really love the grain of the right side grip, but the left side matches Ol' Blue more.
I might just do a grip swap with my H9A.
The dilemma is that I'd like this pistol to match my rifle more, but I also don't want to make it look like a Crosman Ben/Sher E9a.
I don't know why that matters to me, but it does.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 10, 2024, 12:16:36 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 10, 2024, 12:08:22 AM
I just finished the left side grip.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxwPcyMV/20240109-194454.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RcmwGKy)
I really love the grain of the right side grip, but the left side matches Ol' Blue more.
I might just do a grip swap with my H9A.
The dilemma is that I'd like this pistol to match my rifle more, but I also don't want to make it look like a Crosman Ben/Sher E9a.
I don't know why that matters to me, but it does.



Very nicely done.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tater on January 10, 2024, 04:43:07 AM
Nice job on the grips David.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 10, 2024, 09:41:06 AM
Think I'll finish up with the WSMR (upgraded Maximus) today and get the FD-PCP (XS60 C  converted to HPA) out for a run. That will finish up my revisit to the 2k fill PCP guns.
Considering a run through the low to mid power springers next. Too cold for C02 so the pistols will need to wait.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hallwoo on January 10, 2024, 04:56:26 PM
I need to make a 357 grip handle frame  for the homemade airgun using a 5/8 hardwood dowel and 1/2 PVC  pipe

and make 480 pieces of ammo from 1/2  inch soft  20ft roll of  polyethylene backing rod 

will trace the plastic  co2 holder grip  to some  $1 scrap Tap plastic polypropylene  sheet and laminate with some scrap walnut    from a cabinet maker  and stain  with whatever  Walmart clearance has available 

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 10, 2024, 05:53:18 PM
Quote from: Tater on January 10, 2024, 04:43:07 AM
Nice job on the grips David.
Thank you.
I am overall happy with my work in many aspects of these grips, even though the fit isn't perfect.
At least they are both the same because I lightly tacked my 2 pieces together with super glue before cutting and shaping, they've definitely got consistency going for them even if it's consistently off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 10, 2024, 07:11:07 PM
 I stopped at Tractor Supply for some motor oil and windshield washer fluid, passing by the airgun isle I spotted a gentleman holding a Ruger break barrel looking the box over, I asked if he was looking for a new air rifle. We got to talking and it was to replace his pumper for chipmunk control. I told him that the break barrel may not be best as they recoil quite a bit and most likely overkill for his needs. Sent him home almost empty handed, except that he should look around the GTA, and see what is all available, and get recommendations.
 Not to put off Tractor supply as an option to buy from I did mention they offer a larger selection on their website.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hallwoo on January 10, 2024, 07:15:52 PM
plenty of exotic hardwood scraps at a cabinet makers dumpster at the back of shop  in San Jose, maple, walnut , and ply
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hallwoo on January 10, 2024, 07:42:56 PM
the 99 Cent store has motor oil for $2.49 a quart , usually the Philips 66 brand   or Chevron

they used to have Kendall Titanium GTX   for $2.49 

changing oil every  5k miles or every 6 months  keeps the engine from sticky oil rings which will burn oil  and ruin the catalytic converter

good idea to pour a  whole bottle  of motor  oil treatment and run car @ 2000 rpm   for 15 minutes  to burn off the carbon inside the engine      and then drain the oil and change the filter

the drained oil should be blackened with the carbon deposits  and engine running more smoothly after the oil change
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 10, 2024, 07:56:30 PM
Quote from: hallwoo on January 10, 2024, 04:56:26 PM
I need to make a 357 grip handle frame  for the homemade airgun using a 5/8 hardwood dowel and 1/2 PVC  pipe

and make 480 pieces of ammo from 1/2  inch soft  20ft roll of  polyethylene backing rod 

will trace the plastic  co2 holder grip  to some  $1 scrap Tap plastic polypropylene  sheet and laminate with some scrap walnut    from a cabinet maker  and stain  with whatever  Walmart clearance has available 

 

I sure would like to see the finished project . :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 10, 2024, 08:51:33 PM
Quote from: hallwoo on January 10, 2024, 04:56:26 PM
I need to make a 357 grip handle frame  for the homemade airgun using a 5/8 hardwood dowel and 1/2 PVC  pipe

and make 480 pieces of ammo from 1/2  inch soft  20ft roll of  polyethylene backing rod 

will trace the plastic  co2 holder grip  to some  $1 scrap Tap plastic polypropylene  sheet and laminate with some scrap walnut    from a cabinet maker  and stain  with whatever  Walmart clearance has available
Just an FYI that would technically be a foam blaster toy and not an airgun as per the forum guidelines.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Privateer on January 11, 2024, 04:02:14 PM
Shipped some stuff I sold to get the cash for a big Evanix stash I've got a deal on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on January 11, 2024, 05:03:54 PM
I have been shooting the single shot springers and pumper for two months.
I took my only PCP (Prod) out today for 20 mags.
Carbine configuration.
Lots of fun.🤩
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on January 11, 2024, 05:49:20 PM
Quote from: hallwoo on January 10, 2024, 07:42:56 PM
the 99 Cent store has motor oil for $2.49 a quart , usually the Philips 66 brand   or Chevron

they used to have Kendall Titanium GTX   for $2.49 

changing oil every  5k miles or every 6 months  keeps the engine from sticky oil rings which will burn oil  and ruin the catalytic converter

good idea to pour a  whole bottle  of motor  oil treatment and run car @ 2000 rpm   for 15 minutes  to burn off the carbon inside the engine      and then drain the oil and change the filter

the drained oil should be blackened with the carbon deposits  and engine running more smoothly after the oil change


Uh, how is this related to airguns?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 11, 2024, 11:14:03 PM
Installed the SSS in the AEA Challenger 30 cal.  One coil past flush so not a true SSS.  I was surprisingly able to cock the 2mm spring about equal to the old spring with spacer.  Not sure if I have anything to "clip" the 70mm shorter.  After I see the chrono results I might order some 65mm and/or 60mm from this eBay supplier.  The engineer in me loves this hobby :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 12, 2024, 01:48:21 PM
This is what airgun related I did today... so far.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=212312.msg156505881#msg156505881
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on January 12, 2024, 07:17:05 PM
I spent a good while cleaning new and near new QB78 family of CO2 guns, a total of six.  Also just ordered a .22 QB78 Deluxe today.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 12, 2024, 07:21:14 PM
 I went into work this am, checked everything over then clocked out 10 minutes later, took me another 10 to get out on the highway home, as I had to make a run for it to make it up the hill onto the road as every time I got up to it traffic was coming and I had to abort the launch. Made it home safely, then took time to replace the broken valve poppet in my .25 Jet 1, I now dub it the Jet1 2.0 LOL I opted to try it bottled but bypass a regulator, torture test to follow.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-120124181340.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 12, 2024, 11:11:09 PM
I didn’t get to do anything airgun related today… but, I’m going to tomorrow, despite the low temperatures.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bustedkuckles on January 12, 2024, 11:29:31 PM
Played around with my son's Daisey BB gun. Plinking some cans. Fun lil rifle.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 13, 2024, 09:54:26 PM
Using my dremel cutoff tool I was able to make a 46mm and 63mm and keep one 70mmx2mmx22mm hammer spring for testing the 30caliber AEA Challenger (aka Thick Girl).
The 46mm was a true SSS cocked easier than the stock spring and pellets did not make it out of the barrel.  The 63mm at a 2950psi fill gave a nice 6%ES 9 shot magazine 82-92fpe.  I have to push the spring in 1/8" to seal the breech so not a true SSS.  I was hitting hole in hole at 14M.  That is a huntable tune for Turkey and smaller. 
Now my question for the seniors or other owners of the Challenger.  I ran a 9 shot group 9%ES peaking at 107fpe and over 1,000fps with the 70mm spring and a 3600psi fill.  The air tube has 4500psi max printed on it.  As an engineer I assumed 80% of that was a reasonable factor of safety and less wear on the internals.  Is it safe to go to say 3800 or even 4000psi to get the bell to center on shot 4 or 5?  The 3600psi fill peaked at shot 2 so I believe I could raise the starting fill but was concerned going over 3500psi.  Thoughts from those that have run AEA air tubes this high appreciated.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 13, 2024, 09:58:24 PM
I shipped a few A/G parts, and made a shooting Crosman 2200 by adding some parts out of the bunch or 2200 parts that
I received today.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on January 13, 2024, 10:15:35 PM
Hello to all, it has been a while.

I FINALLY got to shoot some squirrels today, I cleaned them out last spring and nothing came back until two days ago.

I sited my Armada, tuned the scope a little tighter, and started to put the Rife up in the rack when I noticed a squirrel on the rock pile, approximately 50-60 yards out.
I sited on the squirrel, couldn't get a good fill on the Scope, hit just in front.   Lowered the Bi-Pod to the lowest setting and tried again.   Took my time, sited in, slowly squeezed the trigger and WHAM BAM... the squirrel was spun off the rock.

I had the Armada tuned by Motorhead (thank you) and it turned out great.   Good Power, tight, now to attempt a reduction of the weight of the Rifle.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 13, 2024, 10:47:15 PM
Quote
I ran a 9 shot group 9%ES peaking at 107fpe and over 1,000fps with the 70mm spring and a 3600psi fill.  The air tube has 4500psi max printed on it.  As an engineer I assumed 80% of that was a reasonable factor of safety and less wear on the internals.  Is it safe to go to say 3800 or even 4000psi to get the bell to center on shot 4 or 5?  The 3600psi fill peaked at shot 2 so I believe I could raise the starting fill but was concerned going over 3500psi.  Thoughts from those that have run AEA air tubes this high appreciated.

I found my answer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y56qJxHJ1uc
From Bin Tac: Challenger good to 4500psi for 20K cycles.  Looks like I'll try the 70mm spring at 4,000psi and see if I can get a 9 shot 100fpe bell :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 13, 2024, 10:51:25 PM
Quote from: Scrambler82 on January 13, 2024, 10:15:35 PM
Hello to all, it has been a while.

I FINALLY got to shoot some squirrels today, I cleaned them out last spring and nothing came back until two days ago.

I sited my Armada, tuned the scope a little tighter, and started to put the Rife up in the rack when I noticed a squirrel on the rock pile, approximately 50-60 yards out.
I sited on the squirrel, couldn't get a good fill on the Scope, hit just in front.   Lowered the Bi-Pod to the lowest setting and tried again.   Took my time, sited in, slowly squeezed the trigger and WHAM BAM... the squirrel was spun off the rock.

I had the Armada tuned by Motorhead (thank you) and it turned out great.   Good Power, tight, now to attempt a reduction of the weight of the Rifle.
One shot one kill Tang Down Sierra One!  There's a"Dead pest of the day" thread over in the hunting gate appropriate with pictures in that gate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: huntr on January 14, 2024, 12:48:23 AM
Replaced a 600mm, .30 cal. barrel for a 700mm barrel on my Maverick and gained 40+ fps, 9 fpe w/ 50gr. pellet and 50+ fps, 10 fpe w/ Hybrid slug, respectively. No other changes. Just in case you ever wondered. 😁
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 14, 2024, 09:12:10 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on January 13, 2024, 09:54:26 PM
Using my dremel cutoff tool I was able to make a 46mm and 63mm and keep one 70mmx2mmx22mm hammer spring for testing the 30caliber AEA Challenger (aka Thick Girl).
The 46mm was a true SSS cocked easier than the stock spring and pellets did not make it out of the barrel.  The 63mm at a 2950psi fill gave a nice 6%ES 9 shot magazine 82-92fpe.  I have to push the spring in 1/8" to seal the breech so not a true SSS.  I was hitting hole in hole at 14M.  That is a huntable tune for Turkey and smaller. 
Now my question for the seniors or other owners of the Challenger.  I ran a 9 shot group 9%ES peaking at 107fpe and over 1,000fps with the 70mm spring and a 3600psi fill.  The air tube has 4500psi max printed on it.  As an engineer I assumed 80% of that was a reasonable factor of safety and less wear on the internals.  Is it safe to go to say 3800 or even 4000psi to get the bell to center on shot 4 or 5?  The 3600psi fill peaked at shot 2 so I believe I could raise the starting fill but was concerned going over 3500psi.  Thoughts from those that have run AEA air tubes this high appreciated.

 Yes you can fill to 4500 if needed, Bin Tac did a informational video on that.
 IIR mine gets the 100 fpe tune from about 4000 down. 10 usable shots.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on January 14, 2024, 12:31:05 PM
So far nothing !
Took my Blood Pressure, appears almost too low... 124/79, 79 pulse; for my age it is not too bad.
Now I am going through GTA to what I talk about !

Later today, after breakfast at Patsy's, I will take out the trash (1/4 mile driveway... ) then take a walk about, starting with the upper deck and yes carrying my Armada.


Enjoy your day people !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 14, 2024, 01:00:26 PM
I cut up a lot of cardboard boxes for target backing.
Also punched a few holes in some paper and killed a couple of coke cans. They are lying in state
now waiting for the garbage bin burial.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 14, 2024, 02:00:53 PM
I throwed the C362 and the .25 cal mod 125 in the truck and am went hunting.  I'll post later about how that comes out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on January 14, 2024, 02:25:55 PM
I did a little winter shooting this morning with the .22 cal.Gamo Magnum GR.
I posted this mornings shoot in the Gamo/Spanish Air Gun Gate.
>https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=206328.msg156506449#msg156506449

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: mr007s on January 14, 2024, 05:39:58 PM
Posted a Cricket for sale on AGN
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on January 14, 2024, 05:47:19 PM
Quote from: mr007s on January 14, 2024, 05:39:58 PM
Posted a Cricket for sale on AGN
Why not here as well?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on January 14, 2024, 06:10:42 PM
Outside it's about 4 degrees and snowing so no outside fun today so I cleaned a number of barrels and that's about it.  Looks to be over a week before outside fun is going to happen.   Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 14, 2024, 10:25:23 PM
Slept in till 7a. Bundled on the base layer, mid layer, outer layer and coveralls(27-41 with 5-15mph winds), went to Waffle House and hit the "permission" around 8a Notos et al sans climbing stand for the last day in the neighboring county of deer season.  In my home county we get two bonus weeks of bow season.  I saw 6 deer (two sightings) at 80 yards.  Tracked the second sighting to a scat location which I noted on my OnX.  Moved my trail camera which had no sightings in the last 10 days to one of the clearing areas in hopes of getting some Turkey intel before spring season.  Total of 3.2 miles and several hundred feet of elevation change. Got home around 5p.  While watching the CheeseHeads pummel the Cowboys I moved everything from my Blaze Orange shooting vest to my chest pack (which I'll wear through the end of spring turkey season).  I usually use a blaze orange hat/cap or cap with blaze orange in it during spring season.  I think February will be Challenger season with the safari sling.  All her squirrel shots were DRT.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 16, 2024, 04:01:45 PM
I was looking through my PB gun collection to pick out a few to sell. The reason for selling them is to fund an airgun I want to buy. More on that later...
Any which, I spotted a pistol case in my locked gun safe and I pulled it out to see if there were any spare mags to go with the sale candidates and it felt heavy.
I opened it up to find Beretta Px4 Storm C02 BB/Pellet pistol and 3 mags. Wait, what? Where the heck did this come from? Ok, I know I'm old and junk but I simply don't remember this gun, at all.
It's a great looking and quality feeling gun. Man, I wish it wasn't so cold out.. I want to play with this thing.

https://www.umarexusa.com/beretta-px4-storm

The mags are stick mags but they have an 8 round rotary on both ends. Shoot 8 then flip the stick for 8 more. Like I said, I have 3 mags for 48 shots. And best of all, it will shoot .177 pellets. I'm hoping it likes wadcutters.

... stay tuned for this one   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 16, 2024, 06:13:39 PM
Nice score Bill! ^^^^
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 16, 2024, 06:24:37 PM
Quote from: bReTt on January 16, 2024, 06:13:39 PM
Nice score Bill! ^^^^
LOL.. especially when I don't even remember where it came from. It was like opening a late Christmas present that was lost way in the back under the tree.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 16, 2024, 06:30:03 PM
Well... lookie here what I found with a Google search....

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=164935.msg155843953#msg155843953
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 16, 2024, 06:47:44 PM
Quote from: avator on January 16, 2024, 06:30:03 PM
Well... lookie here what I found with a Google search....

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=164935.msg155843953#msg155843953

Must have sold out.
That page can't be found anymore.

That's me a day late and a dollar short.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 16, 2024, 07:02:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 16, 2024, 06:47:44 PM
Quote from: avator on January 16, 2024, 06:30:03 PM
Well... lookie here what I found with a Google search....

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=164935.msg155843953#msg155843953

Must have sold out.
That page can't be found anymore.

That's me a day late and a dollar short.

Ron
Yeah, that was Nov. of 2019.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 16, 2024, 07:02:21 PM
 Link worked for me, looks like Bill got busy and forgot all about it ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 16, 2024, 07:09:27 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 16, 2024, 07:02:21 PM
Link worked for me, looks like Bill got busy and forgot all about it ;)
Yeah, I saw that.. oh well.. it will be a whole new experience. I must have liked something about it, I bought 2 extra mags.
I'll bring a couple carts in from the Red Shed and let them warm up after our shopping run tomorrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 16, 2024, 07:39:34 PM
Quote from: avator on January 16, 2024, 07:02:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 16, 2024, 06:47:44 PM
Quote from: avator on January 16, 2024, 06:30:03 PM
Well... lookie here what I found with a Google search....

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=164935.msg155843953#msg155843953

Must have sold out.
That page can't be found anymore.

That's me a day late and a dollar short.

Ron
Yeah, that was Nov. of 2019.   ;)


I didn't even look at the date.
HA HA HA HA HA HA...................:D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 17, 2024, 04:16:19 PM
Loaded an oiled cart in that Beretta Px 4 Storm and filled a mag (both 8 round ends) with Daisy wadcutters. No leaks and it ripped 16 rounds off like butter. Even in the cold weather the blowback felt strong and the pellets zinged down range. This thing is going to be fun when the weather warms up. I might have a new snake gun here.... blap blap blap take that you nasty snake blap blap blap.. there's a few more.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 17, 2024, 04:22:07 PM
Got the monthly shopping run done and stopped at the gun shop. John gave me exactly what I asked for from the PB guns I took to sell. Now I have the cash in the kitty for the NOTOS when one comes available. Even a little extra.  ;)  I asked a little more than what I needed in case he wanted to haggle. Nope, he ran the numbers to make sure I didn't steal the guns or kill anyone with them and forked over the cash.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 17, 2024, 08:31:30 PM
Quote from: avator on January 17, 2024, 04:16:19 PM
Loaded an oiled cart in that Beretta Px 4 Storm and filled a mag (both 8 round ends) with Daisy wadcutters. No leaks and it ripped 16 rounds off like butter. Even in the cold weather the blowback felt strong and the pellets zinged down range. This thing is going to be fun when the weather warms up. I might have a new snake gun here.... blap blap blap take that you nasty snake blap blap blap.. there's a few more.  ;D
Looks like a really fun gun and with the blowback makes a good trainer to teach PB guys how to shoot AG lol.  Cheers and enjoy looks like a fun AG
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 17, 2024, 09:42:59 PM
Thanks Charles, I have 4 or 5 other blowback pistols but this is the only one that shoots pellets.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 17, 2024, 09:54:28 PM
I’ve been wanting to shoot my MP46-M lately.  It’s been too cold really but today (just now actually) I pulled it into the house and out of its case to warm up.  I turned the heaters on in the shop and I plan on heading out there in about an hour.  I’ll move the pellet trap into position and I may try my hand at some single handed offhand pistol.  It’s only like 8 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 17, 2024, 10:17:52 PM
That should be plenty. I scheduled the 150 gal propane tank to be filled tomorrow so I'll have plenty of heat in the Red Shed. I have about 9 yards inside.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 17, 2024, 11:02:57 PM
At least I hit the paper (4”x4”) on the first shots!  Ha ha

The black was safe though, well, most of the time.  I did hit it about 50/50
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 18, 2024, 12:41:41 AM
Quote from: avator on January 17, 2024, 04:22:07 PM
Got the monthly shopping run done and stopped at the gun shop. John gave me exactly what I asked for from the PB guns I took to sell. Now I have the cash in the kitty for the NOTOS when one comes available. Even a little extra.  ;)  I asked a little more than what I needed in case he wanted to haggle. Nope, he ran the numbers to make sure I didn't steal the guns or kill anyone with them and forked over the cash.
Well, with the NOTOS appearing to be unobtainium I placed the order for a Hatsan Jet 2 in .22. ETA is said to be Monday. I already have a few goodies for it and more on the way. I'm hoping it will shoot my cast 20 and 24 gr pellets well but .22 pellets are still somewhat affordable. Looking forward to the unboxing and breaking in. It will undoubtedly get it's own thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 18, 2024, 09:00:04 AM
Quote from: avator on January 18, 2024, 12:41:41 AM
Quote from: avator on January 17, 2024, 04:22:07 PM
Got the monthly shopping run done and stopped at the gun shop. John gave me exactly what I asked for from the PB guns I took to sell. Now I have the cash in the kitty for the NOTOS when one comes available. Even a little extra.  ;)  I asked a little more than what I needed in case he wanted to haggle. Nope, he ran the numbers to make sure I didn't steal the guns or kill anyone with them and forked over the cash.
Well, with the NOTOS appearing to be unobtainium I placed the order for a Hatsan Jet 2 in .22. ETA is said to be Monday. I already have a few goodies for it and more on the way. I'm hoping it will shoot my cast 20 and 24 gr pellets well but .22 pellets are still somewhat affordable. Looking forward to the unboxing and breaking in. It will undoubtedly get it's own thread.

 You should get good results with your home brew pellets, my .25 will even launch a slug with pistol range accuracy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 18, 2024, 09:25:25 AM
We gonna find out...   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on January 18, 2024, 03:15:13 PM
Got a beeman 2027 from manno last Saturday and was missing a fill probe😭😭😭. I call up Barry and he gives me the info for beeman. I couldn't get anyone on the phone at Beeman's on Tuesday so today I call back up there and they said they would ship me a new probe👍👍👍. Hopefully I'll be able to shot this thing soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hallwoo on January 18, 2024, 03:52:55 PM
tested Daisy .177 pellets on Crosman 44 Peacemaker 22cal

hits target at arcade gallery distance shooting from the hip okay

looks like the Peacemaker was made for shooting from the hip, don't need iron sights
perfect balance for holding, shooting from the hip   and the soft hammer spring is real comfy to pull


yep, Crosman  Peacemeaker best versatile co2 airgun ever made and looks like the Crosman hollow point 22 cal pellets were made just for this gun and cheap , 500ct for $7.68 at Walmart

don't bother testing any other brand   22 cal pellets  becuz most r too long , only the short Webley pellets will work  or any brand .177  4.5mm pellet will work

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 18, 2024, 05:01:46 PM
I shot and turned in my target for the Casual Match #4.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 18, 2024, 08:35:25 PM
I put a full length rifled barrel in my 8" Umarex S&W model 29.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKr2cVyn/20240118-153731.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKYTJ2Ld)
This is what umarex calls an 8" barrel, a 5" barrel and a 3" aluminum spacer, even with the rifled barrel guns.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2dxgxHj/20240118-162829.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtJrcgtP)

My 2100 quit working awhile back so I decided to take it's barrel and use it for this since I'm getting ready to buy a legacy 1000 which I will swap the 2100 furniture and metal receiver onto, I was hesitant but figured this would give me the kick in the rear that I need to buy the legacy 1000 that I've been meaning to buy for over a year.

I still need to order a chrony, but those extra 3" of actual barrel should give me a gain in velocity and it should definitely be more accurate I hope.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 18, 2024, 08:52:34 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 18, 2024, 08:35:25 PM
I put a full length rifled barrel in my 8" Umarex S&W model 29.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKr2cVyn/20240118-153731.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKYTJ2Ld)
This is what umarex calls an 8" barrel, a 5" barrel and a 3" aluminum spacer, even with the rifled barrel guns.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2dxgxHj/20240118-162829.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtJrcgtP)

My 2100 quit working awhile back so I decided to take it's barrel and use it for this since I'm getting ready to buy a legacy 1000 which I will swap the 2100 furniture and metal receiver onto, I was hesitant but figured this would give me the kick in the rear that I need to buy the legacy 1000 that I've been meaning to buy for over a year.

I still need to order a chrony, but those extra 3" of actual barrel should give me a gain in velocity and it should definitely be more accurate I hope.


What does the whole gun look like?
How well does it shoot?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 18, 2024, 09:21:14 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 18, 2024, 08:52:34 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 18, 2024, 08:35:25 PM
I put a full length rifled barrel in my 8" Umarex S&W model 29.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKr2cVyn/20240118-153731.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKYTJ2Ld)
This is what umarex calls an 8" barrel, a 5" barrel and a 3" aluminum spacer, even with the rifled barrel guns.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2dxgxHj/20240118-162829.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtJrcgtP)

My 2100 quit working awhile back so I decided to take it's barrel and use it for this since I'm getting ready to buy a legacy 1000 which I will swap the 2100 furniture and metal receiver onto, I was hesitant but figured this would give me the kick in the rear that I need to buy the legacy 1000 that I've been meaning to buy for over a year.

I still need to order a chrony, but those extra 3" of actual barrel should give me a gain in velocity and it should definitely be more accurate I hope.


What does the whole gun look like?
How well does it shoot?

Ron
I am just wondering what that green background is in the photo :) LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 18, 2024, 09:42:01 PM
Here in south Texas, we call it grass. :D
If it were white, I would be wondering the same thing.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 18, 2024, 11:40:01 PM
I thought about shooting an airgun.  Life this evening was too busy to get any shots in before dark.  There is still the possibility of an indoor pistol shoot but I’m just not feeling that at the moment. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 19, 2024, 02:18:13 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 18, 2024, 09:42:01 PM
Here in south Texas, we call it grass. :D
If it were white, I would be wondering the same thing.

Ron
Yep that's grass.

Here is a picture of the whole gun.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9MCTxgfR/20220505-112738.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d7NL3Brw)
As far as how it shoots, well I don't think it shoots any worse than it did before , but it's been awhile since I shot anything but soda cans with it so I'm not sure just exactly how it did before.

I don't have the pictures of the 1st groups I shot with it about 2 years ago, but If I can turn up that post I should be able to compare.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 19, 2024, 02:35:57 AM
I dug up this picture of the 1st groups I shot with it 2 years ago from an old post.
The target on the far right is what it did with standard 7.9 CPHP's loaded into the pellet shells.
(https://i.postimg.cc/02xW4wZL/20220222-131148.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kD1v6D0c)
I'll have to do some more testing tomorrow,  but I believe this rifled barrel has cut that group size down by at least 50%.

This picture also reminded me that the BB shells are no good , thankfully I have a full pistol belt worth of pellet shells for the umarex peacemaker, but I may just think about ordering a couple more packs of the pellet shells just for this one and hrowing the brass finished BB shells away.
I don't know what the difference is but clearly there is one which I can't see, because the BB's and pellets both shot better out of the shells intended for them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 19, 2024, 08:52:44 AM
 One thing I noticed with the shot shells may be brand related and not an issue for you, but check them internally for flash and burrs, they can change POI sometimes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 19, 2024, 01:58:05 PM
It looks like this rifled barrel was a success and has gained me a significant increase in accuracy.
I just barely ordered my 1st Chronograph this morning so I won't know how much velocity I've gained, but the extra 3" has to have gained me something.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 19, 2024, 09:05:24 PM
As I said in another thread, we had propane delivered today and the young guy was looking around at all the target setups in the yard. We soon ended up in the Red Shed and he was asking a bunch of airgun related questions.
He mentioned he would like to get into airguns and he wanted something to teach his 7 year old daughter to shoot. PCP involved to much with the support equipment. Pumpers and springers were out for obvious reasons. He decided the C02 would be his best option. He wanted a traditional rifle with wood and metal and preferred a repeater so his daughter didn't have to fiddle with single pellet loading.
I got an idea and went in the house to the gun cabinet and returned with an MRodAir Plinkster I had in .177 with a UTG 4x32 AO scope. Apparently it was a perfect pick. I quoted him a price and told him I would check it all out to make sure it was sighted in and no leaks. He has my number and he wants to run it past his new to be wife.

Looks like I may be building the kitty for the next new airgun. Nothing is on the radar yet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2024, 09:45:59 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2024, 09:05:24 PM

Looks like I may be building the kitty for the next new airgun. Nothing is on the radar yet.
Huben GK1?  Oh, yeah 👍🏼😎👊🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 19, 2024, 09:54:44 PM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2024, 09:45:59 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2024, 09:05:24 PM

Looks like I may be building the kitty for the next new airgun. Nothing is on the radar yet.
Huben GK1?  Oh, yeah 👍🏼😎👊🏼
No, that one is wayyy off the radar.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2024, 10:39:24 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2024, 09:54:44 PM
Quote from: bReTt on January 19, 2024, 09:45:59 PM
Quote from: avator on January 19, 2024, 09:05:24 PM

Looks like I may be building the kitty for the next new airgun. Nothing is on the radar yet.
Huben GK1?  Oh, yeah 👍🏼😎👊🏼
No, that one is wayyy off the radar.
Liquidate! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 19, 2024, 10:43:40 PM
I punched a couple of holes and refused the unconditional surrender of
a couple of coke cans.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 19, 2024, 10:47:25 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 19, 2024, 10:43:40 PM
I punched a couple of holes and refused the unconditional surrender of
a couple of coke cans.

Ron
Show NO mercy Ron!  💥🎯
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 20, 2024, 08:36:34 AM
I guess I lied... there is another gun on my radar. I had one of these some years back and during the past couple years there has been 2 occasions when I have searched everywhere in the house for that gun only to be reminded that I sold it.
A .22 Stormrider. Wes up in Canada has them. He also offers the regulated and non regulated versions. I might have a funding goal to shoot for now.

AOA has them for $140.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2024, 09:39:57 AM
I got 25 lbs of lead sheet gifted to me from a co-worker.
Cutting it up into squares for the smelting pot and make cup-cake ingots this afternoon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 20, 2024, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2024, 09:39:57 AM
I got 25 lbs of lead sheet gifted to me from a co-worker.
Cutting it up into squares for the smelting pot and make cup-cake ingots this afternoon.
I'm due for a weekend casting marathon one of these weekends, I have many tins to fill by now, and 2 new molds to cycle in brake in. Need warmer temps to run the exaughts fans for that project :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 20, 2024, 10:46:48 AM
Quote from: avator on January 20, 2024, 08:36:34 AM
I guess I lied... there is another gun on my radar. I had one of these some years back and during the past couple years there has been 2 occasions when I have searched everywhere in the house for that gun only to be reminded that I sold it.
A .22 Stormrider. Wes up in Canada has them. He also offers the regulated and non regulated versions. I might have a funding goal to shoot for now.

AOA has them for $140.
I know that you have the JET coming.  I saw that the NOTOS is available @ PA, AGD and AoA just FYI.  That’s a lot of acronyms!  😎 oops!  Preorder at AoA
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 20, 2024, 11:15:05 AM
I scratched that itch with the jet.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2024, 11:48:29 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 20, 2024, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2024, 09:39:57 AM
I got 25 lbs of lead sheet gifted to me from a co-worker.
Cutting it up into squares for the smelting pot and make cup-cake ingots this afternoon.
I'm due for a weekend casting marathon one of these weekends, I have many tins to fill by now, and 2 new molds to cycle in brake in. Need warmer temps to run the exaughts fans for that project :)

Is ~1000 .457 slugs enough?
NO!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 20, 2024, 12:02:47 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2024, 11:48:29 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 20, 2024, 10:37:11 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 20, 2024, 09:39:57 AM
I got 25 lbs of lead sheet gifted to me from a co-worker.
Cutting it up into squares for the smelting pot and make cup-cake ingots this afternoon.
I'm due for a weekend casting marathon one of these weekends, I have many tins to fill by now, and 2 new molds to cycle in brake in. Need warmer temps to run the exaughts fans for that project :)

Is ~1000 .457 slugs enough?
NO!

I knew I was hooked when I looked once and realized that I only had 1,000 rounds left.
~insert panic attack here~ :D :D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 20, 2024, 12:03:43 PM
Quote from: avator on January 20, 2024, 11:15:05 AM
I scratched that itch with the jet.
You know deep down it’s not the same…. 😜
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 20, 2024, 02:59:01 PM
I swapped some guns around in different cases. My two 25 cals shared the same soft sided case and since they are both pretty heavy, guns one armada and one gen 1 marauder I decided to swap them out with my m50 and hp max 45. The m50 just got a 457 barrel 22 inch barrel a couple weeks ago. So now it's a 45 cal gun case lol. The armada went into a soft sided tactical case and the gen 1 went into a flambeau case I got at Wally world this morning. Then I labeled the three flambeau cases with what guns they contained. Last thing I did was put a discovery repeating carbine into the same style tactical case the armada got. Hopefully the empty case doesn't get the best of me... if you dark siders know what I mean.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 20, 2024, 03:08:57 PM
Quote from: bReTt on January 20, 2024, 12:03:43 PM
Quote from: avator on January 20, 2024, 11:15:05 AM
I scratched that itch with the jet.
You know deep down it’s not the same…. 😜
You're not making this any easier. You know that right?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 20, 2024, 03:39:13 PM
Did my first HAtsan Torpedo rebuild.
3 O-rings, some silicone oil and about 1 hour shoptime.
It SHOOTS !!

.25cal and it is quiet............shhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 20, 2024, 05:08:08 PM
It's sub 20 degrees in the ATL today so inside in the PJs enjoying SCANA gas heat (don't judge me).  Turned the pp800 regulator "out" some and will chrony when it's warmer to see if it actually moved or spun the whole assembly again.  Disassembled the AEA 30 cal again to confirm the ID of the breach = max OD for hammer spring is 29mm so I'm looking for a 22-27mmOD, 2-3mm wire dia, 50-60mm length SSS.  Trolled the interweb and ended up with an overseas eBayer for;
A 3mmx25mmx60mm closed black steel compression spring (hope this works, but concerned it may be too much)
A 3mmx25mmx305mm stock that I will cut to 40mm, 50mm and 60mm.
A 2.5mmx25mmx305mm stock that I will cut to 40mm, 50mm and 60mm.
Right at $21with shipping but estimated 2/13 coming from overseas...(U.S. suppliers had a $35 minimum with $8 shipping)
I'm thinking 2.5mmx25mmx50mm should give me a true SSS that can crack the valve at a 3800-4000psi starting fill for hopefully a 9 shot 105+ fpe curve....time will tell....
Read a few internet articles but any good DIY links for getting the cut ends closed would be appreciated.
I will probably need to start casting these NOE 58gr slugs or buy some Wildman or NSA 60gr as the 47.2's peaked at over 1,000fps with the 2x22x70 spring.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 20, 2024, 05:11:18 PM
I resealed and reassembled a basket case Daisy 860.......very nice condition and now shoots.
Also replaced the 3 O-rings on the Seneca Aspen barrel to breech junction.
No more leaks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 20, 2024, 05:24:11 PM
 Installed new mainspring,(2 coils longer), seals, and sear in the B3.  Came from a kit.

 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 20, 2024, 08:03:50 PM
The boss asked me to take a couple of the other rangers to the shooting range so they can practice for their firearms qualification.  There will be several air rifles going along since this is a "training session". ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 21, 2024, 12:50:19 AM
I spent too much time looking for my boxes of O rings.  I'm sure they didn't get thrown out so where are they?  I can't imagine that I would take them out of my office/gun room.   This is the kind of stuff that eats up my remaining time.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 21, 2024, 01:35:57 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on January 21, 2024, 12:50:19 AM
I spent too much time looking for my boxes of O rings.  I'm sure they didn't get thrown out so where are they?  I can't imagine that I would take them out of my office/gun room.   This is the kind of stuff that eats up my remaining time.   

I guarantee you it'll be in the very last place you look. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 21, 2024, 03:58:34 AM
Yessir.    Guess I wont be resealing the Crossman MK2.  Not today any ways.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 21, 2024, 07:07:07 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on January 21, 2024, 12:50:19 AM
I spent too much time looking for my boxes of O rings.  I'm sure they didn't get thrown out so where are they?  I can't imagine that I would take them out of my office/gun room.   This is the kind of stuff that eats up my remaining time.
Look on the bright side.. you probably found stuff you couldn't find before. Happens to me all the time. And I usually forget what I was looking for in the first place.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 21, 2024, 10:15:49 AM
 Almost forgot to post yesterdays activities, boils down to I created the Back_Roads Space Cowboy edition of the Jet1 ???
Tinkered with My Barra Jr. a bit, and carved a pellet ramp in the loading area also, could go a bit deeper, but seems to help.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-210124082350.jpeg)

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-210124080522.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on January 21, 2024, 11:40:40 AM
Took the impact back apart to fix the leak I think I caused when I took it apart to polish the hammer system. Haven't checked if it held yet but it had after about 3 hrs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on January 21, 2024, 01:07:36 PM
My only Airgun Task today will be to look for a Marauder OEM Barrel Band.

Resting up for when the rain stopps !
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 21, 2024, 06:01:31 PM
Took the Chinese B3 out of it's stock and went over it with Scotchbrite, and reblued.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on January 21, 2024, 06:50:15 PM
Worked on the impact again because it's still leaking.  Ended up reinstalling the mk2 PP until I receive the Oring kit I ordered.  Still not sure i got it to stop leaking but will know tomorrow. Ugh!!!! Should have just left it alone after I installed the 720/power block in it but just had to take it back apart and polish the hammer system.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 21, 2024, 06:52:27 PM
Running the compressor now filling my big bottle. I also topped off four bottle guns too.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 21, 2024, 06:57:11 PM
Shot a few mags with the C02 Plinkster once the shop warmed up enough. That's about it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2024, 07:02:08 PM
Took the old Beeman silver for a walk ... nadda... nothing.
I just came inside at dark and all I got is this old "File Photo".
Too cold to enjoy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 21, 2024, 07:25:18 PM
I found my missing O rings and decided to fix the broken Crosman 357.   The mechanism is a bit fiddly but no big deal.   And then I realize a pin is missing.   I can probably make an acceptable pin but that's not how I wanted to spend any time.    I hope losing things is not trend for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 21, 2024, 07:53:59 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2024, 07:02:08 PM
Took the old Beeman silver for a walk ... nadda... nothing.
I just came inside at dark and all I got is this old "File Photo".
Too cold to enjoy.

That's a nice looking wrap. (?)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2024, 08:05:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 21, 2024, 07:53:59 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2024, 07:02:08 PM
Took the old Beeman silver for a walk ... nadda... nothing.
I just came inside at dark and all I got is this old "File Photo".
Too cold to enjoy.


That's a nice looking wrap. (?)

Ron


No wrap... custom airbrush painted by past member "Shadow"   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 21, 2024, 08:31:04 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2024, 08:05:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 21, 2024, 07:53:59 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2024, 07:02:08 PM
Took the old Beeman silver for a walk ... nadda... nothing.
I just came inside at dark and all I got is this old "File Photo".
Too cold to enjoy.


That's a nice looking wrap. (?)

Ron


No wrap... custom airbrush painted by past member "Shadow"   ;)

It almost looks too nice to shoot. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 21, 2024, 08:54:22 PM
 I made a YouTube video of me shooting my B-Jet1 at 10m in my basement range, I need a better mic and a down range camera yet :)
https://youtu.be/bUccBTIOjcI
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 21, 2024, 09:07:50 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 21, 2024, 07:02:08 PM
Took the old Beeman silver for a walk ... nadda... nothing.
I just came inside at dark and all I got is this old "File Photo".
Too cold to enjoy.


 and STILL Awesome!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 21, 2024, 09:41:41 PM
Put on base-layer, camo, coveralls and light pack-out and stomped 3.3 miles on a new to me portion of the Army Corps permission.  Now that Deer Firearms is over I ditched the blaze orange except for my watchcap.  The Notos is such a joy to carry on long woodswalks.  No squirrel sightings as it was 10 degrees (4 with wind chill) at the start of my walk.  I took some photos of deer tracks and bedding and noted them in OnX for next year.  It warmed up to about 40 degrees by noon when I headed back as grandson was coming to my house for family Turkey chili day.  Memsahib had the spread out just as I shivered into the house for a hot bowl :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 21, 2024, 09:57:07 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 21, 2024, 08:54:22 PM
I made a YouTube video of me shooting my B-Jet1 at 10m in my basement range, I need a better mic and a down range camera yet :)
https://youtu.be/bUccBTIOjcI
Thanks for sharing part of your afternoon with us!  That is a cool JET 😎🎯
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 21, 2024, 10:35:38 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 21, 2024, 08:54:22 PM
I made a YouTube video of me shooting my B-Jet1 at 10m in my basement range, I need a better mic and a down range camera yet :)
https://youtu.be/bUccBTIOjcI

Thanks for posting the video.
Awesome looking gun.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 21, 2024, 11:39:38 PM
Been watching you tube videos about modding, tuning, assembling, or disassembling the Crosman 2100/2200.  Five years ago when I first started getting into this addiction  I was in awe of these guys.

Now, not so much.  :P

Man there are a lot of clueless goobers making you tube videos.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 21, 2024, 11:42:30 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 21, 2024, 11:39:38 PM
Been watching you tube videos about modding, tuning, assembling, or disassembling the Crosman 2100/2200.  Five years ago when I first started getting into this addiction  I was in awe of these guys.

Now, not so much.  :P

Man there are a lot of clueless goobers making you tube videos.  :o
You get what you pay for eh?  🤣
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on January 22, 2024, 07:29:48 PM
Resealed another early 105 (bottom left in the pic). All 3 of the 105s are early guns. This latest pistol is a strong shooter 390fps with Meisterkugelns at 8 pumps.

On the rite are .22 cal 106s. One each early, mid and late production. The late model has a 1300 pump arm mod that I think looks better than an abused worn & welded back together original.

I can finally say with confidence “I’m done, I have enough and don’t need any more” Atleast till the next one comes along 🤔
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 22, 2024, 07:34:08 PM
I'm disassembling my Crosman 2100 right now.  Pictures when I'm done.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 22, 2024, 07:43:32 PM
Quote from: threesuns on January 22, 2024, 07:29:48 PM
Resealed another early 105 (bottom left in the pic). All 3 of the 105s are early guns. This latest pistol is a strong shooter 390fps with Meisterkugelns at 8 pumps.

On the rite are .22 cal 106s. One each early, mid and late production. The late model has a 1300 pump arm mod that I think looks better than an abused worn & welded back together original.

I can finally say with confidence “I’m done, I have enough and don’t need any more” Atleast till the next one comes along 🤔
Man... I ain't seen that many hula hoops in one place since I sneaked into the Girl Scout camp...   :-X
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on January 22, 2024, 08:45:16 PM
Thanks Bill - your comment made me laugh 😂😂😂
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hallwoo on January 22, 2024, 08:47:24 PM
Cros Peacemaker  Mod 44  22 Cal single action fixed   with RTV, no disassembly  needed, gets 48 shots and hold gas indefinitely, always ready to shoot another pellet day or nite

just make new seal on top of old one 

see procedure on RTV solution thread  by searching hallwoo

just shot another round of  recycled pellets  from target trap
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 22, 2024, 11:40:55 PM
After practicing on the Legacy 1000 for a while I disassembled my C2100 today, mollied the trigger and moving parts, and installed one of Ronno6’s brass bolt probes.  I stuck all the bits back inside and shook it til it stopped rattling.  ;D

I pumped her up and she held air!  I pulled the trigger and it went off with a satisfyingly sharp report.  Bodes well for tomorrow when I’ll get out the chronograph.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 23, 2024, 11:45:12 AM
I practiced with the Umarex Trevox .177 pistol and decided to
do a Casual Match #4 pistol target entry. I guess it would be in the Springer Pistol class.

I got one shot off and the gas company said they needed to work on the meter so I had to stop.
I was in the zone using a front rest on this really heavy as get out pistol with a reflex sight.

Now I have to stop until the gas company is gone.
The meter is just on the other side of the fence to the left. Darn it.


My first and only shot was almost dead center perfect. :)
It wasn't an "X", but at least it would have scored a 10.
Now I will have to start all over. :(

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on January 23, 2024, 12:24:09 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 23, 2024, 11:45:12 AM
I practiced with the Umarex Trevox .177 pistol and decided to
do a Casual Match #4 pistol target entry. I guess it would be in the Springer Pistol class.

I got one shot off and the gas company said they needed to work on the meter so I had to stop.
I was in the zone using a front rest on this really heavy as get out pistol with a reflex sight.

Now I have to stop until the gas company is gone.
The meter is just on the other side of the fence to the left. Darn it.


My first and only shot was almost dead center perfect. :)
It wasn't an "X", but at least it would have scored a 10.
Now I will have to start all over. :(

Ron

Dah! What could have been!

Good luck on the redo!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on January 23, 2024, 12:28:39 PM
Getting my Diana EMS LOA dialed in with a scope rather than irons.  A good scope.

Overall though, adjusting to the black and decker wood bench I have set up for shooting following recommendations from folks here. Bill noted my card table might be a bit shakey for springer shooting in the 10m casual matches, which inspired me to bite the bullet and get a basement bench that's solid.

Been following the matches but havenkt submitted a casual target since getting the bench. Creature of habit here. Once I get used to the major bench change, that shooting matches change will be on deck for (re)integration.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 23, 2024, 08:49:49 PM
 I bottled my Notos  ;D 8) I put a AV 2900 psi regulator on it to test the waters as far as what pressures work best, 2500 would be max, and the hammer spring just has enough oomph to do the trick when turned full in. I had some dup's thought the full string also very gradual curve. 750's, fps with Norma 17.9 gr pellets at the top of the bell curve.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-230124193625.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-230124193942.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on January 23, 2024, 09:15:11 PM
I did a reseal on the Vortex spring in a Hatsan 135.
Good shooting gun!! Pretty,too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 23, 2024, 09:23:54 PM
Just getting the Jet 2 set up that arrived today. Shot a mag or 2 out of it at no particular target to check function. It's sitting in it's case right now. I want to check to see if it leaks overnight.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 23, 2024, 09:52:44 PM
I disassembled a Legacy 1000 for parts.  I've been cannibalizing it for some time now and I just discovered a project for the breech and barrel.  I worked some on my C2100/2200 project but the light was not good enough to run the chronograph today.  Until I generate some chronograph numbers with this modification I can't move on to the next mod. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on January 24, 2024, 01:41:34 AM
Last night I poured out, inspected, and counted pellets from the next tin. The count is always a few more than the nominal number. I assume the factory scoops pellets by weight rather than count. No defects, not a lot of lead bits.

No shooting since Saturday, but that capped off 7 days in a row of practice, which I never did before. Because I won’t be able to shoot for a fairly long stretch, it was nice to at least get that week in beforehand.




Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 24, 2024, 10:34:44 AM
 Took a picture of my Notos with new bottle and cheesy carbon fiber wrap I added for bling ;)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-240124085437.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 24, 2024, 11:49:59 AM
Gathering data on the Jet 2.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 24, 2024, 01:02:41 PM
I pulled out my old Benjamin Trail NP2 break barrel that I haven't shot in forever!  Five shots later I put it back on the rack, remembering why I started shooting PCPs!   :o  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 24, 2024, 02:39:06 PM
Quote from: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on January 24, 2024, 01:02:41 PM
I pulled out my old Benjamin Trail NP2 break barrel that I haven't shot in forever!  Five shots later I put it back on the rack, remembering why I started shooting PCPs!   :o  ;D
LOL... one of the harshest shooting guns I ever owned.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 24, 2024, 02:40:16 PM
What did I do today?
I boxed up a Hatsan Jet 2 and sent in back up the road to PA.   :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 24, 2024, 04:09:31 PM
Quote from: avator on January 24, 2024, 02:40:16 PM
What did I do today?
I boxed up a Hatsan Jet 2 and sent in back up the road to PA.   :-\
What’s up with that?  Problems or change of heart?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 24, 2024, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: bReTt on January 24, 2024, 04:09:31 PM
Quote from: avator on January 24, 2024, 02:40:16 PM
What did I do today?
I boxed up a Hatsan Jet 2 and sent in back up the road to PA.   :-\
What’s up with that?  Problems or change of heart?
Shotgun groups.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 24, 2024, 04:58:23 PM
Quote from: avator on January 24, 2024, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: bReTt on January 24, 2024, 04:09:31 PM
Quote from: avator on January 24, 2024, 02:40:16 PM
What did I do today?
I boxed up a Hatsan Jet 2 and sent in back up the road to PA.   :-\
What’s up with that?  Problems or change of heart?
Shotgun groups.

So sorry to hear that.
Are you going for a refund or replacement?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cope1041 on January 24, 2024, 05:38:38 PM
Nothing as impressive as the gun mods every one else does,
and sorry you have to send a gun back,  been there done that before.

but here is what I am up to.  making targets.  I drink a LOT of diet soda, and yes beer,  the cardboard dividers in the cases make great targets if you draw a circle on them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 24, 2024, 05:57:06 PM
Not much. I brought home a box that had a bobcat wiper in from work last week since it looked perfect for storing barrels. Well I recently converted my m50 to 457 cal and didn't like the triangular box the 457 barrel came in that I was storing the 50 cal barrel in. So I got the barrel both mags and the bolt into its new box. It was way better because I was able to wrap everything up really nice in plastic bags , lots and lots of plastic bags. Like who doesn't have a bunch of those stuffed away somewhere. Then I took out my 22 b-rod and took some pics to possibly put it on the classifieds. Thought about it and started mentally tallying all the aftermarket parts and decided not to post it. Probably do better parting it out. Here's a pic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 24, 2024, 06:08:09 PM
After a request in the 3D Printing Gate, Hoteltwofive graciously offered to print me
some butt plate extensions for the Daisy 853.
He printed so far, three different lengths and some spacers as well.
I installed the shorter one, because the original machine screws were still long enough to use.

It looks great and feels a lot more of a natural hold and cheek weld.
I don't feel so scrunched up while lining up the scope. It also is helping to make
the lining up part more consistent and repeatable.

I hope to post a separate thread later.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 24, 2024, 06:09:14 PM
I installed the shortest one.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 24, 2024, 06:10:04 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 24, 2024, 06:09:14 PM
I installed the shortest one.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 24, 2024, 06:13:22 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 24, 2024, 04:58:23 PM
Quote from: avator on January 24, 2024, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: bReTt on January 24, 2024, 04:09:31 PM
Quote from: avator on January 24, 2024, 02:40:16 PM
What did I do today?
I boxed up a Hatsan Jet 2 and sent in back up the road to PA.   :-\
What’s up with that?  Problems or change of heart?
Shotgun groups.

So sorry to hear that.
Are you going for a refund or replacement?

Ron
Gonna replace it with a NOTOS.
This is the first gun I've ever returned in my 10+ years of airgunning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on January 24, 2024, 08:32:55 PM
Finally figured out that the regulator is leaking on my impact.  I've got a reseal kit coming in Friday from captain Oring. I'm probably going to order the Orings that seal the regulator so I'll still have a complete Oring kit for the future.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 24, 2024, 09:24:35 PM
Quote from: avator on January 24, 2024, 06:13:22 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 24, 2024, 04:58:23 PM
Quote from: avator on January 24, 2024, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: bReTt on January 24, 2024, 04:09:31 PM
Quote from: avator on January 24, 2024, 02:40:16 PM
What did I do today?
I boxed up a Hatsan Jet 2 and sent in back up the road to PA.   :-\
What’s up with that?  Problems or change of heart?
Shotgun groups.

So sorry to hear that.
Are you going for a refund or replacement?

Ron
Gonna replace it with a NOTOS.
This is the first gun I've ever returned in my 10+ years of airgunning.
Welcome to the club sir!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 24, 2024, 09:25:54 PM
Packed up 4 AG and my compressor for Gunday at my LGR Thursday after work till 8p closing.  Cardboard, Sticker targets, wagon, etc.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 24, 2024, 09:29:15 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on January 24, 2024, 08:32:55 PM
Finally figured out that the regulator is leaking on my impact.  I've got a reseal kit coming in Friday from captain Oring. I'm probably going to order the Orings that seal the regulator so I'll still have a complete Oring kit for the future.
Do you like your Impact?  It’s tough keeping a Formula One gun going.  I would love an Impact but I don’t want the maintenance.  I like the reliability of the older FX guns before all of the knobs for tuning came on the scene. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 25, 2024, 12:25:49 AM
A bit more work on the Crosman 2100/2200 project.  I prepped a cannibalized Legacy 1000 breach and barrel for leak testing.  The TP mating surface was rough as a cob.  No wonder this gun was a dog. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cope1041 on January 25, 2024, 02:52:17 PM
Got out early this morning, scraped ice off the bench and tried a new tune on a few slugs.

Didnt make it out to 100 today,  cows moved in behind the range. and the wind started picking up

I know others can do better,  but for my skill level, I am really happy with that so far,  all but 1 on the 75 yard target are with in an inch.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 25, 2024, 06:15:53 PM
 took two metal 880's out (vintage and Frankendaisy) and oiled them, wiped them down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 25, 2024, 06:51:43 PM
Tore down my brod this afternoon after some more contemplation of parting with it. Now I just need to decide what stays and what's going lol. Not sure if I should try to sell some of it as a package like breech and barrel together since actually an armada breech but it has a really nice 22 cal lw barrel from the late 80's but not cut until 2014. I could put a factory trigger guard back on the stock perhaps or do I leave the metal trigger guard that I'm not sure is even available anymore on it to help sell it. Or do I just keep the metal guard just in case... Argh. Anyways I had fun tearing it down.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on January 25, 2024, 07:15:51 PM
Slimmed the grip on my 853. Feels soooooo much better. Still have a little more sanding to do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on January 25, 2024, 07:49:04 PM
I mounted the peep sight on the new Daisy 499b that I received on 1/15.  Heretofore,  between weather and health issues, I just never got around to it.  Maybe tomorrow,  whether permitting, there will be some shooting?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 25, 2024, 07:56:44 PM
Quote from: threesuns on January 25, 2024, 07:15:51 PM
Slimmed the grip on my 853. Feels soooooo much better. Still have a little more sanding to do.

Looking like it should do the trick.
My 853 doesn't have the black cap thing, but I don't think it was supposed to.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on January 25, 2024, 08:01:28 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 25, 2024, 07:56:44 PM

Looking like it should do the trick.
My 853 doesn't have the black cap thing, but I don't think it was supposed to.

Ron

I added the grip cap prior and liked the xtra 1/4 inch
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 25, 2024, 08:34:04 PM
I am in the process of assembling a short indoor shooting range that (hopefully) will enable me to generate numbers with the chronograph at night, after work.  Now to test it and see if the lights are sufficient.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on January 25, 2024, 08:38:17 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 25, 2024, 08:34:04 PM
I am in the process of assembling a short indoor shooting range that (hopefully) will enable me to generate numbers with the chronograph at night, after work.  Now to test it and see if the lights are sufficient.

It’ll work. That’s where I get all my chrony numbers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ohplnkr on January 25, 2024, 09:21:56 PM
Rainy , muddy day. Decided to build a riser for my Trail .22. It came out pretty good, may not be the prettiest but it is perfect for me. Tape , mole skin, and 2  1x4" camp pad strips came to about $5. Stay well all👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 25, 2024, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: ohplnkr on January 25, 2024, 09:21:56 PM
Rainy , muddy day. Decided to build a riser for my Trail .22. It came out pretty good, may not be the prettiest but it is perfect for me. Tape , mole skin, and 2  1x4" camp pad strips came to about $5. Stay well all👍

Sometimes it's the way it should be done.
Function over form.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 25, 2024, 11:27:26 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 25, 2024, 08:34:04 PM
I am in the process of assembling a short indoor shooting range that (hopefully) will enable me to generate numbers with the chronograph at night, after work.  Now to test it and see if the lights are sufficient.
Tracking
I often run out of sunlight in my 14M backyard "range"....right when I'm about to perfect a tune or pellet selection....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 25, 2024, 11:29:30 PM
Quote from: Cope1041 on January 25, 2024, 02:52:17 PM
Got out early this morning, scraped ice off the bench and tried a new tune on a few slugs.

Didnt make it out to 100 today,  cows moved in behind the range. and the wind started picking up

I know others can do better,  but for my skill level, I am really happy with that so far,  all but 1 on the 75 yard target are with in an inch.
Dead critters unless it's a fast moving chipmunk....which I can't even see at 75 yards lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on January 25, 2024, 11:33:22 PM
Today I received the cheap chrony I ordered and was able to get some numbers from my slavia 618 before promptly killing the thing testing Ol' Blue through it, and it told me that the 618 was all over the place.
The fastest shot I got was well under 300fps and many were under 200 with a couple under 100 barely leaving the barrel.
Based on what I found online a strong shooter should be approaching 400fps, but I'd be very happy with 350fps if I can get it.

I made new leather piston and breech seals for it a couple years ago, but I think the breech seal should have been a bit thicker so I just made a new one.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRRnGnH0/20240125-184026.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gky69LZ)
It's pretty ugly ( I can probably trim up the mess ) but seems to be sealing much better because it will now properly fire every .177 pellet I have including some that it would not fire before.


I'm not sure if I wanna get that same chrony again or not, I liked how it wasn't light dependent or anything but being a barrel clamo unit I'd probably just kill another trying to use it with a gun it can't clamp onto.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 26, 2024, 12:21:47 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on January 25, 2024, 11:33:22 PM
Today I received the cheap chrony I ordered and was able to get some numbers from my slavia 618 before promptly killing the thing testing Ol' Blue through it, and it told me that the 618 was all over the place.
The fastest shot I got was well under 300fps and many were under 200 with a couple under 100 barely leaving the barrel.
Based on what I found online a strong shooter should be approaching 400fps, but I'd be very happy with 350fps if I can get it.

I made new leather piston and breech seals for it a couple years ago, but I think the breech seal should have been a bit thicker so I just made a new one.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZRRnGnH0/20240125-184026.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gky69LZ)
It's pretty ugly ( I can probably trim up the mess ) but seems to be sealing much better because it will now properly fire every .177 pellet I have including some that it would not fire before.


I'm not sure if I wanna get that same chrony again or not, I liked how it wasn't light dependent or anything but being a barrel clamo unit I'd probably just kill another trying to use it with a gun it can't clamp onto.
Shooting your chronograph is apparently a rite of passage in the airgun world.  We've all done it (some of us more than once).
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 26, 2024, 12:29:16 AM
I invite the gods to admire me!  Bismillah!  Once again I have triumphed over gravity!

My extemporized indoor chronograph range works!  I stuffed a card board box with rags and sat it on a stool about ten feet away with a piece of 1/2" plywood behind the box.  I set the chronograph up on a tripod and adjusted a bank of LED work lights to shine down on it.  It took a little fiddling to get the lights the proper distance above the chrono but eventually I figured it out. 36 shots later I've got the data I need to continue my experiments. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 26, 2024, 12:32:02 AM
Quote
Shooting your chronograph is apparently a rite of passage in the airgun world.  We've all done it (some of us more than once).

It's kinda like shooting the messenger.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on January 26, 2024, 01:28:30 AM
Sorted out the trigger spring on my GRT 3 trigger on my Gamo CFX. New seals and a Custom Airseals gas ram  It is putting out 13.23 ft lbs with 8.44 gn pellet.
It has 04 at the beginning and 09 at the end of the serial number so I must have had for 20 or 15 years. That seems about right.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 26, 2024, 08:47:39 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 26, 2024, 12:32:02 AM
Quote
Shooting your chronograph is apparently a rite of passage in the airgun world.  We've all done it (some of us more than once).

It's kinda like shooting the messenger.

Ron
As stated about spares, one is none and 2 is one ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on January 26, 2024, 02:57:52 PM
Submitted my first NUAH target. Using a bench made a big difference [chuckling].
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on January 26, 2024, 04:00:20 PM
Resealed the check valve in my liberty.  Last time I went to fill it all of the air just leaked out.  Used a 006 75 bunta N Oring and it worked perfectly.  Awhile ago I installed the replacement Oring from the captain Oring kit and it never sealed.  Went back into it and it was gone???? It wasn't in the airtube just gone. To this day I still can't figure out what happened for sure.  Might have just fell out but I can't see how. Went ahead and installed a new Oring that seals the fill end plug to the airtube just to make sure it didn't leak.  Waiting for the impact reseal kit from captain Oring to make it to the po box. 

Well I just checked and the Oring kit is in my PO Box waiting for me to drive in. Yeah!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on January 26, 2024, 06:04:18 PM
 Barrel straightening on a Chinese B3
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 26, 2024, 06:22:58 PM
I went and bought some machine screws to attach the 3D printed butt stock extensions for the 853,
but once I got home I decided I might be on the wrong direction with this.
There are some more prints coming tomorrow so I'll see what's there and proceed .

I think the short one I already attached has already made a difference toward the good.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: K.O. on January 26, 2024, 07:10:11 PM
Received a wood stocked .22 Qb 78 as a present yesterday...

came with the barrel pointed way left... so loosened the barrel band screw and the stock screw... centered the barrel by eye... only spare scope is a cheesy 4x15...

but got it zeroed for 30 yards with CPHP...

then tried some RWS Superdomes... It stacks em.. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on January 26, 2024, 10:02:38 PM
I removed the regulator and I'm having Hugh problems getting the Oring out of the trigger housing. The tech in the video that explained how to rebuild the regulator said that that Oring is the biggest POS to remove and he's right!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on January 28, 2024, 06:37:59 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 26, 2024, 12:32:02 AM
Quote
Shooting your chronograph is apparently a rite of passage in the airgun world.  We've all done it (some of us more than once).

It's kinda like shooting the messenger.

Ron
You know as well as I do that they're just askin for it 😜
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2024, 07:33:19 AM
Melted down some more scrap lead and made another 1/2 dozen cup-cake ingots.
That should put me well over a 2000 .457 slugs for the Texan or a gazillion .22 pellets if I can ever concur that mold.
.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 07:48:57 AM
I swapped scope rings on my Airacuda Max, yesterday, for a tad more eye relief on the Vortex scope. My cheekweld is perfect now and way more comfortable. And the KNINE scope level kit and KNINE torque driver set worked flawlessly. Way more better now.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 28, 2024, 07:51:45 AM
That's a great looking tool set... I think I'll have to look into a set.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 07:58:27 AM
Quote from: avator on January 28, 2024, 07:51:45 AM
That's a great looking tool set... I think I'll have to look into a set.

That KNINE brand first came to my attention by Airgun Angie with the auto-reset target she was shooting last year, or so, with her Airacuda tests. I got one of those targets in the 5-target versions. The bottom 4 are round like usual- but the top reset one is a military type silhouette. Turns out, they have more products now and they’re quality is awesome for less cost than the usual brands, like Wheeler.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2024, 08:06:09 AM
John, I saw you post on the Knine torque set on the "feed the Beast" thread.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=449841;image)

I got $100 worth of Amazon gift cards for Christmas and went searching.
WHOA!
So many choices tailored to gunsmiths... Which did you get?
Thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 28, 2024, 08:07:21 AM
Well I know what I would spend part of it on...   ;)

Leveling the scope is my least favorite airgun related thing to do.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2024, 08:10:35 AM
They sell Creek Water on Amazon?!  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 28, 2024, 08:17:16 AM
Commercial creek water is just not the same...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 28, 2024, 08:17:55 AM
Ok, shower time then  tinker time....  peace out.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 28, 2024, 08:18:59 AM
 Setting up scope is fun to me, unless the scope is broke ;) After mounting and sighting in this questionable scope on my new2100, I saw that darn brown stock needed some bling or something ???
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-280124070850.jpeg)
Black vinyl fake leather accents  8) ;D
 
I forgot I also topped off my Scuba tanks and my 2 90 ci portables.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 08:21:15 AM
The second version of Butt Stock Extensions for the 853 arrived today from hoteltwofive,which looks
like it will do the job much better and with the better installation option of the adjustable
Butt Plate.

So, I'll be tinkering with that to find out which length will work the best for me.
Anything lengthened is better than feeling scrunched up while aiming.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 08:22:58 AM
That bling looks super James.
It looks more refined.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on January 28, 2024, 08:41:00 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 28, 2024, 08:18:59 AM
Setting up scope is fun to me, unless the scope is broke ;) After mounting and sighting in this questionable scope on my new2100, I saw that darn brown stock needed some bling or something ???
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-280124070850.jpeg)
Black vinyl fake leather accents  8) ;D
 
I forgot I also topped off my Scuba tanks and my 2 90 ci portables.

I recognize those stickers! They're the grip on my Gamo Arrow that just came back to me from warranty repair.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:42:57 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2024, 08:06:09 AM
John, I saw you post on the Knine torque set on the "feed the Beast" thread.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=449841;image)

I got $100 worth of Amazon gift cards for Christmas and went searching.
WHOA!
So many choices tailored to gunsmiths... Which did you get?
Thanks!

The scope level set is this: KNINE OUTDOORS Scope Leveling Tool Scope Mounting Level Universal and Professional Tool with Heavy-Duty Designed and Stored in Case for Maintenance, Black Silver Rich Gold

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFMWYJD/ref=twister_B08Q4H7PQ1?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

The torque driver set is this: KNINE OUTDOORS Torque Screwdriver Wrench Driver Set 10-70 Inch Pounds lbs for Maintenance with T-bar Handle, 40 Hex Bits, 1/4" Socket, Shaft Extension, For Tools, Bike Repairing and Mounting, Orange

https://www.amazon.com/KNINE-OUTDOORS-Screwdriver-Maintenance-Extension/dp/B0C7RH7Y5X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NANWIYYQS4UC&keywords=KNINE+OUTDOORS+Torque+Screwdriver+Wrench+Driver+Set+10-70+Inch+Pounds+lbs+for+Maintenance+with+T-bar+Handle%2C+40+Hex+Bits%2C+1%2F4%22+Socket%2C+Shaft+Extension%2C+For+Tools%2C+Bike+Repairing+and+Mounting%2C+Orange&qid=1706445606&sprefix=knine+outdoors+torque+screwdriver+wrench+driver+set+10-70+inch+pounds+lbs+for+maintenance+with+t-bar+handle%2C+40+hex+bits%2C+1%2F4+socket%2C+shaft+extension%2C+for+tools%2C+bike+repairing+and+mounting%2C+orange%2Caps%2C323&sr=8-1
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on January 28, 2024, 08:44:08 AM
I thought about how I have finally achieved my NUAH goals as I am leaving ny buddy's where I get to practice at 100 in .177 a few times a year.

I checked my NUAH posts again as I have since putting them up and no one is there, so I am starting to wonder if any other NUAH goals are worth it moving forward.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:51:47 AM
Quote from: splitbeing on January 28, 2024, 08:44:08 AM
I thought about how I have finally achieved my NUAH goals as I am leaving ny buddy's where I get to practice at 100 in .177 a few times a year.

I checked my NUAH posts again as I have since putting them up and no one is there, so I am starting to wonder if any other NUAH goals are worth it moving forward.

I have a 100 meter range at home, Rion. I intend to try NUAH this spring/summer.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on January 28, 2024, 08:53:39 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:51:47 AM
Quote from: splitbeing on January 28, 2024, 08:44:08 AM
I thought about how I have finally achieved my NUAH goals as I am leaving ny buddy's where I get to practice at 100 in .177 a few times a year.

I checked my NUAH posts again as I have since putting them up and no one is there, so I am starting to wonder if any other NUAH goals are worth it moving forward.

I have a 100 meter range at home, Rion. I intend to try NUAH this spring/summer.

Thinking of trying with the Max, John, or something else?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:54:17 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:42:57 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2024, 08:06:09 AM
John, I saw you post on the Knine torque set on the "feed the Beast" thread.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=449841;image)

I got $100 worth of Amazon gift cards for Christmas and went searching.
WHOA!
So many choices tailored to gunsmiths... Which did you get?
Thanks!

The scope level set is this: KNINE OUTDOORS Scope Leveling Tool Scope Mounting Level Universal and Professional Tool with Heavy-Duty Designed and Stored in Case for Maintenance, Black Silver Rich Gold

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFMWYJD/ref=twister_B08Q4H7PQ1?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

The torque driver set is this: KNINE OUTDOORS Torque Screwdriver Wrench Driver Set 10-70 Inch Pounds lbs for Maintenance with T-bar Handle, 40 Hex Bits, 1/4" Socket, Shaft Extension, For Tools, Bike Repairing and Mounting, Orange

https://www.amazon.com/KNINE-OUTDOORS-Screwdriver-Maintenance-Extension/dp/B0C7RH7Y5X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NANWIYYQS4UC&keywords=KNINE+OUTDOORS+Torque+Screwdriver+Wrench+Driver+Set+10-70+Inch+Pounds+lbs+for+Maintenance+with+T-bar+Handle%2C+40+Hex+Bits%2C+1%2F4%22+Socket%2C+Shaft+Extension%2C+For+Tools%2C+Bike+Repairing+and+Mounting%2C+Orange&qid=1706445606&sprefix=knine+outdoors+torque+screwdriver+wrench+driver+set+10-70+inch+pounds+lbs+for+maintenance+with+t-bar+handle%2C+40+hex+bits%2C+1%2F4+socket%2C+shaft+extension%2C+for+tools%2C+bike+repairing+and+mounting%2C+orange%2Caps%2C323&sr=8-1

Scott, I tried putting the links there for you. But it appears all I got was the Amazon logo. Search the description I posted on Amazon ought to get you there, though. I use the Amazon App, but I used the web page and it worked.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:55:54 AM
Quote from: splitbeing on January 28, 2024, 08:53:39 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:51:47 AM
Quote from: splitbeing on January 28, 2024, 08:44:08 AM
I thought about how I have finally achieved my NUAH goals as I am leaving ny buddy's where I get to practice at 100 in .177 a few times a year.

I checked my NUAH posts again as I have since putting them up and no one is there, so I am starting to wonder if any other NUAH goals are worth it moving forward.

I have a 100 meter range at home, Rion. I intend to try NUAH this spring/summer.

Thinking of trying with the Max, John, or something else?

I’m going to try with Max first. I know it won’t be easy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 09:08:44 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:54:17 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:42:57 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2024, 08:06:09 AM
John, I saw you post on the Knine torque set on the "feed the Beast" thread.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=449841;image)

I got $100 worth of Amazon gift cards for Christmas and went searching.
WHOA!
So many choices tailored to gunsmiths... Which did you get?
Thanks!

The scope level set is this: KNINE OUTDOORS Scope Leveling Tool Scope Mounting Level Universal and Professional Tool with Heavy-Duty Designed and Stored in Case for Maintenance, Black Silver Rich Gold

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFMWYJD/ref=twister_B08Q4H7PQ1?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

The torque driver set is this: KNINE OUTDOORS Torque Screwdriver Wrench Driver Set 10-70 Inch Pounds lbs for Maintenance with T-bar Handle, 40 Hex Bits, 1/4" Socket, Shaft Extension, For Tools, Bike Repairing and Mounting, Orange

https://www.amazon.com/KNINE-OUTDOORS-Screwdriver-Maintenance-Extension/dp/B0C7RH7Y5X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NANWIYYQS4UC&keywords=KNINE+OUTDOORS+Torque+Screwdriver+Wrench+Driver+Set+10-70+Inch+Pounds+lbs+for+Maintenance+with+T-bar+Handle%2C+40+Hex+Bits%2C+1%2F4%22+Socket%2C+Shaft+Extension%2C+For+Tools%2C+Bike+Repairing+and+Mounting%2C+Orange&qid=1706445606&sprefix=knine+outdoors+torque+screwdriver+wrench+driver+set+10-70+inch+pounds+lbs+for+maintenance+with+t-bar+handle%2C+40+hex+bits%2C+1%2F4+socket%2C+shaft+extension%2C+for+tools%2C+bike+repairing+and+mounting%2C+orange%2Caps%2C323&sr=8-1

Scott, I tried putting the links there for you. But it appears all I got was the Amazon logo. Search the description I posted on Amazon ought to get you there, though. I use the Amazon App, but I used the web page and it worked.

If you’re interested in both, they’ve got them bundled:
KNINE OUTDOORS Torque Screwdriver Wrench Driver Set 10-70 Inch Pounds lbs Orange, with Scope Leveling Tool Black
https://www.amazon.com/KNINE-OUTDOORS-Torque-Screwdriver-Leveling/dp/B0CFSFH1CH
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 09:22:22 AM
I know I'm just a newbie, and I totally understand having your scope leveled.
But why torque it and to what specifications and where do you find these specifications?
Isn't snugging it down so it doesn't move good enough?

With springers it might be of some importance because of the recoil but others?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 28, 2024, 10:03:00 AM
Test

Trying to remember how I posted Amazon links.

I give up... I guess Amazon don't want the help selling stuff.    :-\

https://a.co/d/fb3d6Mn


Aha... click the little box in red and a menu drops down. Select "copy link" then paste it in your post.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 10:17:08 AM
Quote from: avator on January 28, 2024, 10:03:00 AM
Test

Trying to remember how I posted Amazon links.

I give up... I guess Amazon don't want the help selling stuff.    :-\

I'm having posting Amazon links too.
I thought it was just me, or some GTA rule I was not aware of.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 28, 2024, 10:18:45 AM
I had it figured out once but I guess I forgot how I did it.

Oh well, no biggie.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 28, 2024, 10:25:27 AM
Got it... modified my post above.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2024, 10:31:07 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:54:17 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 28, 2024, 08:42:57 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 28, 2024, 08:06:09 AM
John, I saw you post on the Knine torque set on the "feed the Beast" thread.

(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=148550.0;attach=449841;image)

I got $100 worth of Amazon gift cards for Christmas and went searching.
WHOA!
So many choices tailored to gunsmiths... Which did you get?
Thanks!

The scope level set is this: KNINE OUTDOORS Scope Leveling Tool Scope Mounting Level Universal and Professional Tool with Heavy-Duty Designed and Stored in Case for Maintenance, Black Silver Rich Gold

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFMWYJD/ref=twister_B08Q4H7PQ1?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

The torque driver set is this: KNINE OUTDOORS Torque Screwdriver Wrench Driver Set 10-70 Inch Pounds lbs for Maintenance with T-bar Handle, 40 Hex Bits, 1/4" Socket, Shaft Extension, For Tools, Bike Repairing and Mounting, Orange

https://www.amazon.com/KNINE-OUTDOORS-Screwdriver-Maintenance-Extension/dp/B0C7RH7Y5X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NANWIYYQS4UC&keywords=KNINE+OUTDOORS+Torque+Screwdriver+Wrench+Driver+Set+10-70+Inch+Pounds+lbs+for+Maintenance+with+T-bar+Handle%2C+40+Hex+Bits%2C+1%2F4%22+Socket%2C+Shaft+Extension%2C+For+Tools%2C+Bike+Repairing+and+Mounting%2C+Orange&qid=1706445606&sprefix=knine+outdoors+torque+screwdriver+wrench+driver+set+10-70+inch+pounds+lbs+for+maintenance+with+t-bar+handle%2C+40+hex+bits%2C+1%2F4+socket%2C+shaft+extension%2C+for+tools%2C+bike+repairing+and+mounting%2C+orange%2Caps%2C323&sr=8-1

Scott, I tried putting the links there for you. But it appears all I got was the Amazon logo. Search the description I posted on Amazon ought to get you there, though. I use the Amazon App, but I used the web page and it worked.

Thanks John!
Whe I quoted you post I got the links!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on January 28, 2024, 10:46:08 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on January 28, 2024, 08:18:59 AM
Setting up scope is fun to me, unless the scope is broke ;) After mounting and sighting in this questionable scope on my new2100, I saw that darn brown stock needed some bling or something ???
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-280124070850.jpeg)
Black vinyl fake leather accents  8) ;D
 
I forgot I also topped off my Scuba tanks and my 2 90 ci portables.
Well done!  That is definitely an improvement.  I like it👌🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 12:36:54 PM
Quote from: avator on January 28, 2024, 10:25:27 AM
Got it... modified my post above.

How were you able to post an Amazon link?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 28, 2024, 12:51:11 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 12:36:54 PM
Quote from: avator on January 28, 2024, 10:25:27 AM
Got it... modified my post above.

How were you able to post an Amazon link?

Ron
I just remove the https from the address
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on January 28, 2024, 01:21:20 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 12:36:54 PM
Quote from: avator on January 28, 2024, 10:25:27 AM
Got it... modified my post above.

How were you able to post an Amazon link?

Ron
Look at my previous post.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on January 28, 2024, 03:44:38 PM
Cut the original pick end off the Oring pick I bought from Capt Oring. Smoothed it off and used a file to shape it. We'll see if it works now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 28, 2024, 06:46:21 PM
I polished a ss heavy duty lw 22 cal marauder barrel today. I have been wanting to do something with my 22 brod for a while now. I was contemplating selling it but now I'm going to pull the shroud off and run an aluminum bottle without a reg and drop a huma I have laying around in it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 28, 2024, 09:01:07 PM
Insomniac and bored last night I installed the custom Elm stock I got from Ronno6 on my Crosman 2200.  I really like it.  I think Ron did a good job staining the raw elm forearm to match the surplus Crosman butt stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 29, 2024, 08:23:55 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 09:22:22 AM
I know I'm just a newbie, and I totally understand having your scope leveled.
But why torque it and to what specifications and where do you find these specifications?
Isn't snugging it down so it doesn't move good enough?

With springers it might be of some importance because of the recoil but others?

Ron

Ron, you’re right about the concern for recoil, with cap screws not being tight enough, on some platforms. But, there are other concerns too- like snapping the head off of a screw. I’ve always been pretty good, like you referred to, at being a decent judge at snugging them up by feel and not being too worried about it. But, in the back of my mind- I wonder if it’s good enough, until my equipment proves I did a decent job. Pretty much, all of my scope rings are UTG or Vortex. The torque values are known from the manufacturer. Some, like the Vortex rings have the torque value printed on the rings themselves, or on the packaging. I have a mechanical background and prefer to do things by the book when I can. I just feel better about it, when I can remove all doubt. Sure, sometimes I find a better or easier way to do things that’s not by the book, so to speak. But, in this case- having the right tools and doing things the prescribed way was quick and turned out good. I feel pretty confident how it’ll perform for me. Not doing damage and having confidence in my tools and equipment, I think, is key for me.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 29, 2024, 08:46:27 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 29, 2024, 08:23:55 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 09:22:22 AM
I know I'm just a newbie, and I totally understand having your scope leveled.
But why torque it and to what specifications and where do you find these specifications?
Isn't snugging it down so it doesn't move good enough?

With springers it might be of some importance because of the recoil but others?

Ron

Ron, you’re right about the concern for recoil, with cap screws not being tight enough, on some platforms. But, there are other concerns too- like snapping the head off of a screw. I’ve always been pretty good, like you referred to, at being a decent judge at snugging them up by feel and not being too worried about it. But, in the back of my mind- I wonder if it’s good enough, until my equipment proves I did a decent job. Pretty much, all of my scope rings are UTG or Vortex. The torque values are known from the manufacturer. Some, like the Vortex rings have the torque value printed on the rings themselves, or on the packaging. I have a mechanical background and prefer to do things by the book when I can. I just feel better about it, when I can remove all doubt. Sure, sometimes I find a better or easier way to do things that’s not by the book, so to speak. But, in this case- having the right tools and doing things the prescribed way was quick and turned out good. I feel pretty confident how it’ll perform for me. Not doing damage and having confidence in my tools and equipment, I think, is key for me.

Thank you, John.
That explains a lot to me.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on January 29, 2024, 09:28:46 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 29, 2024, 08:46:27 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 29, 2024, 08:23:55 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on January 28, 2024, 09:22:22 AM
I know I'm just a newbie, and I totally understand having your scope leveled.
But why torque it and to what specifications and where do you find these specifications?
Isn't snugging it down so it doesn't move good enough?

With springers it might be of some importance because of the recoil but others?

Ron

Ron, you’re right about the concern for recoil, with cap screws not being tight enough, on some platforms. But, there are other concerns too- like snapping the head off of a screw. I’ve always been pretty good, like you referred to, at being a decent judge at snugging them up by feel and not being too worried about it. But, in the back of my mind- I wonder if it’s good enough, until my equipment proves I did a decent job. Pretty much, all of my scope rings are UTG or Vortex. The torque values are known from the manufacturer. Some, like the Vortex rings have the torque value printed on the rings themselves, or on the packaging. I have a mechanical background and prefer to do things by the book when I can. I just feel better about it, when I can remove all doubt. Sure, sometimes I find a better or easier way to do things that’s not by the book, so to speak. But, in this case- having the right tools and doing things the prescribed way was quick and turned out good. I feel pretty confident how it’ll perform for me. Not doing damage and having confidence in my tools and equipment, I think, is key for me.

Thank you, John.
That explains a lot to me.

Ron

Anytime, Ron.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on January 29, 2024, 01:46:56 PM
"Tighten it until it breaks, then back it off a 1/4 turn".
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on January 29, 2024, 05:09:06 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 29, 2024, 01:46:56 PM
"Tighten it until it breaks, then back it off a 1/4 turn".
 ;)
That would be my son's philosophy. He says he has retard strength. He's been a pipe fitter for the last 15 to 20 years installing and servicing fire sprinklers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 29, 2024, 10:37:56 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on January 29, 2024, 01:46:56 PM
"Tighten it until it breaks, then back it off a 1/4 turn".
 ;)
If I had a dime for every exhaust system bolt I've torqued/sheered off I could afford one of dem fancy GKs.  Even sheered of a few lug nut studs....lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 29, 2024, 10:47:45 PM
 I had bought one of them Crosman silencer inserts some time back, decided to make one up for my Dragonfly2 Now I guess it is as quiet as a Dragonfly fart ???b ;D                                                 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-290124195725.jpeg)       
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 29, 2024, 10:52:06 PM
That suppressor looks super.
If it's as quiet as it looks I would think you would be in gnat fart territory. :D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 29, 2024, 11:12:54 PM
I briefly pondered the decibel level of insect flatulence. :o

I improved my indoor chronograph testing rig some.  I raised the lights up another two feet.  The box is filled with old towels.  It has stopped everything so far.  Hopefully the sun will shine tomorrow and I can get outside to test. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tater on January 30, 2024, 05:05:41 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 29, 2024, 11:12:54 PM
I briefly pondered the decibel level of insect flatulence. :o

I improved my indoor chronograph testing rig some.  I raised the lights up another two feet.  The box is filled with old towels.  It has stopped everything so far.  Hopefully the sun will shine tomorrow and I can get outside to test. 

I hope no pellets get through. Looks like a gun is behind it.      :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 30, 2024, 11:47:12 AM
Quote from: Tater on January 30, 2024, 05:05:41 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on January 29, 2024, 11:12:54 PM
I briefly pondered the decibel level of insect flatulence. :o

I improved my indoor chronograph testing rig some.  I raised the lights up another two feet.  The box is filled with old towels.  It has stopped everything so far.  Hopefully the sun will shine tomorrow and I can get outside to test. 

I hope no pellets get through. Looks like a gun is behind it.      :o
Nothing has penetrated all the way through the towels.  If it does there's 3/4" of plywood behind the box.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on January 30, 2024, 07:07:56 PM
Was actually running ahead of my schedule this morning so I cleaned out a 500 cc carbon fiber bottle and installed it onto my hp max. I like it. It now feels like it could be shot offhand. I am anxious to get out there this spring and start shooting again.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on January 30, 2024, 10:06:01 PM
I started off the day chronographing My Crosman 2200.  The first ten shot group proved that I had a Leak somewhere.  I took the gun apart and carefully adjusted and re-fitted the brass bolt probe I got from Ronno6.  I re-assembled the gun and ran some more tests.  Velocity is up over 50 fps and the gun is demonstrating decent accuracy.  Today's pellet was the 14.3gr Piranha.  Tomorrow I'll test some heavier pellets.  I expect I should pick up anywhere from .5 to 1.0 fpe with a heavier pellet and the same number of pumps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on January 30, 2024, 10:26:17 PM
 Decided to bring the laptop to the basement range and watch some youtube, and shoot, decided to blow the dust off an oldie but goodie my bone stock Maximus Hunter .22. So far I'm 5 shothe in a 3/8th inch hole, I will stop on that one and start another  ;D Seems to like Norma 17.9 gr pellets too  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on January 31, 2024, 12:24:03 PM
i bought a compressor last month from aliexpress and i used it for the first time to air up my kral puncher breaker. seems to work ok, took about 3 minutes to fully air it up. not bad for under $100. i also put in some maruader baffles that i had which made a big difference.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hallwoo on January 31, 2024, 02:10:08 PM
can U get parts for the compressor  ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on January 31, 2024, 04:14:43 PM
Quote from: hallwoo on January 31, 2024, 02:10:08 PM
can U get parts for the compressor  ?

this is the compressor i bought
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805981628345.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.190f48bfUNZLyj&algo_pvid=2ba0249d-4aaf-4090-a980-1f7ed091bc11&algo_exp_id=2ba0249d-4aaf-4090-a980-1f7ed091bc11-1&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21149.99%21136.49%21%21%21149.99%21136.49%21%402101e9d517067316806997109e5092%2112000036147946824%21sea%21US%214374475416%21&curPageLogUid=YLCCyT9pEZQL&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

i got the 110v version and it was on sale during that time. you can get some parts but i dont really know to much about these types of compressors. i have rebuilt a hand pump twice and got tired of dealing with it. even though aliexpress is selling this item, amazon will ship it. i thought that was weird
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on January 31, 2024, 07:20:19 PM
I rummaged around the cellar and found some random pieces of wood left over from who knows what project.   I assembled them into an unattractive but functional rest/stand for my FWB 601.   No picture cuz it's ugly.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on January 31, 2024, 11:09:34 PM
After researching big bores and Looking at the Texan and Hammer.  I put a WTB in the classified gate for a used Hammer.  Actually looking for a new AG project :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on January 31, 2024, 11:22:00 PM
I made a couple of coke cans dance hanging from a string.
It kind of reminded me of the DISCO days. (which I never liked or got into)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 01, 2024, 03:24:04 PM
 working on the B3 8) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on February 01, 2024, 04:00:11 PM
Ordered a PCP Valve and Regulator drop block from Aliexpress, looks like it might be a good candidate to modify one of the HW100's, might make a Bullpup chassis gun, not sure yet.... ;D

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805918865165.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.5.64a96657Wg21pI&algo_pvid=b2215b59-a2df-49c5-a283-e4d27648ba74&aem_p4p_detail=202402011201062868666041020060000731938&algo_exp_id=b2215b59-a2df-49c5-a283-e4d27648ba74-2&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2184.00%2150.40%21%21%2184.00%2150.40%21%402103252b17068176655122328e2b80%2112000035767515046%21sea%21US%212968283827%21&curPageLogUid=RlPlKJ2hr8Th&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A&search_p4p_id=202402011201062868666041020060000731938_3
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on February 01, 2024, 07:40:11 PM
I straightened some 25 yard spinner spoons and shot them again.  If the rain doesn't beat me to it, I'll take down the 30 yard spoons tomorrow and straighten them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Lt. Dan on February 01, 2024, 07:52:52 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on February 01, 2024, 07:40:11 PM
I straightened some 25 yard spinner spoons and shot them again.  If the rain doesn't beat me to it, I'll take down the 30 yard spoons tomorrow and straighten them.
Hey Greg, do you have a picture of your spinner rack?
Dan
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 01, 2024, 07:57:12 PM
I spun some pellet tin spinners and totally bent a pre-cooked ham pull off lid to an irredeemable shape.
That lid sure did dance. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 01, 2024, 10:27:55 PM
I completed my new airgun workbench today.  It has plenty of storage space for my casting supplies and airgun parts.  Each drawer is 20" x 22".  I also added two filing cabinets (not in the frame) for more storage space of taller items.

(https://i.ibb.co/By04g09/Workbench-completed-2-1-24-02.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 01, 2024, 10:29:45 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 01, 2024, 10:27:55 PM
I completed my new airgun workbench today.  It has plenty of storage space for my casting supplies and airgun parts.  Each drawer is 20" x 22".  I also added two filing cabinets (not in the frame) for more storage space of taller items.

(https://i.ibb.co/By04g09/Workbench-completed-2-1-24-02.jpg)
Very nice Keith!  That will be a great space to work at.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 01, 2024, 10:30:39 PM
Looks great Kieth, might want to frame and hang that picture..   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 01, 2024, 10:44:18 PM


Thanks Brett!


Yeah, Bill it won't look like that for long.  I'll give the last coat a few days to dry/cure before turning it into a real workbench I can recognize, lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 01, 2024, 11:54:12 PM
I recently received a box of assorted scope rings and accessory mounts amongst which was a set of Crosman intermounts.  I clamped one of the intermounts to the barrel of my C362 just in front of the barrel band.  I modified a 1" scope ring to accept a cheap LED flash light from TS that has a pressure switch on the base.  With the scope ring clamped to the intermount the pressure switch is just in front of my support hand and actuating the switch with my thumb is a breeze. ;D 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 02, 2024, 11:39:34 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on February 01, 2024, 11:54:12 PM
I recently received a box of assorted scope rings and accessory mounts amongst which was a set of Crosman intermounts.  I clamped one of the intermounts to the barrel of my C362 just in front of the barrel band.  I modified a 1" scope ring to accept a cheap LED flashlight from TS that has a pressure switch on the base.  With the scope ring clamped to the intermount the pressure switch is just in front of my support hand and actuating the switch with my thumb is a breeze. ;D

That sounds really slick.  I have a pistol with a pressure switch near the trigger for a laser light.  This makes it a lot of fun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 02, 2024, 05:43:00 PM
I made a matching belt for the Sheridan E pistol, and made a brass buckle to go with the belt.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhnB6Nzb/20240202-130050.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NK3MLrTM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCNNY9H8/20240202-130153.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYR83KxF)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 02, 2024, 05:44:25 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 01, 2024, 10:44:18 PM


Thanks Brett!


Yeah, Bill it won't look like that for long.  I'll give the last coat a few days to dry/cure before turning it into a real workbench I can recognize, lol.
That's a great looking work bench, the storage and size...etc all look very well thought out and functional.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 02, 2024, 05:53:48 PM
I did some plinkin' and hole punchin'.
Also some 10m practice.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 02, 2024, 08:35:24 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 02, 2024, 05:44:25 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 01, 2024, 10:44:18 PM


Thanks Brett!


Yeah, Bill it won't look like that for long.  I'll give the last coat a few days to dry/cure before turning it into a real workbench I can recognize, lol.
That's a great looking work bench, the storage and size...etc all look very well thought out and functional.

Thanks!  The workbench is 3' x 8'.  The backsplash is the other foot I ripped from the full sheet.  The shelf above is something I threw together from scrap 2x4 cutoffs and an old shelf board I got for free.  It will take a while to sort all of the drawers out to be functionally efficient, but I look forward to that once sorted. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 02, 2024, 09:12:56 PM
I just use an old cedar desk I inherited from my grandmother for my Airgun and fishing reel work bench.
I have a big work bench I built in my garage , but do airgun and fishing reel work in my man cave/ hobby room because it's not so dirty of an environment.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 02, 2024, 11:13:20 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 02, 2024, 05:43:00 PM
I made a matching belt for the Sheridan E pistol, and made a brass buckle to go with the belt.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhnB6Nzb/20240202-130050.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NK3MLrTM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCNNY9H8/20240202-130153.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYR83KxF)
Really nice leather work for your classic wood and steel.  I'm more of a synthetic and tacticool guy, but your work is really good and I'm sure you're enjoying the pride that only comes from self made custom items made by you for you!  Cheers sir
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 02, 2024, 11:26:03 PM
He dose very good work.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 02, 2024, 11:58:23 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 02, 2024, 11:13:20 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 02, 2024, 05:43:00 PM
I made a matching belt for the Sheridan E pistol, and made a brass buckle to go with the belt.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JhnB6Nzb/20240202-130050.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NK3MLrTM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCNNY9H8/20240202-130153.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYR83KxF)
Really nice leather work for your classic wood and steel.  I'm more of a synthetic and tacticool guy, but your work is really good and I'm sure you're enjoying the pride that only comes from self made custom items made by you for you!  Cheers sir
Thank you.
I sure do love my walnut,  brass, and leather.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 02, 2024, 11:59:23 PM
Quote from: Insanity on February 02, 2024, 11:26:03 PM
He dose very good work.
I'm glad you still have and are enjoying that coaster.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Insanity on February 03, 2024, 12:08:58 AM
I use it every day.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 03, 2024, 12:14:18 AM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 02, 2024, 09:12:56 PM
I just use an old cedar desk I inherited from my grandmother for my Airgun and fishing reel work bench.
I have a big work bench I built in my garage , but do airgun and fishing reel work in my man cave/ hobby room because it's not so dirty of an environment.

This is in my new man cave/shed that came with the house I just moved into the day after Thanksgiving.  It had an old small workbench that I gave away to a young fella.  I needed more table and storage space.  I probably should have kept the old workbench to beat on but didn't really have the space for it.  Plus, I am reworking every inch of the 16x16 shed to maximize the limited space.  I do have a large garage with a nice workbench built-in along with built-in cabinets and a restroom in it, but it gets too hot in there in the summertime.  The shed is climate controlled and away from the house so I can get away and do my thing.

(https://i.ibb.co/44LyF4J/Workbench-03-1-12-24.jpg)




Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kragman1 on February 03, 2024, 08:43:35 AM
Tracked down a small 4-12 scope to go on my HW30s.  Fits perfectly, soon to be mailed back to Vortex to have the parallax adjusted down to 50 yards.  It will hold focus down to almost 10 yards at 4X as it is though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on February 03, 2024, 07:28:45 PM
I decided to reassemble my brod today. Oh boy we got problems Houston. Leaking from everywhere. Yesterday I figured out my huma reg is toast and needs rebuilt. This little side project/repurposing this rifle isn't going so great. I decided to put it up for today. My patience was wearing thin. Tomorrow's another day. Putting this gun back together is literally about seeing if this barrel can shoot worth a darn.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sqwirl57 on February 03, 2024, 09:15:59 PM
Set up my .177 HW35E for the indoor 25m match tomorrow. Its a nice and tame 10.5fpe and I think it'll do well in the springer class. The FWB 300's will probably have me by a few points but it'll be close
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 03, 2024, 11:02:31 PM
Quote
Yesterday I figured out my huma reg is toast and needs rebuilt. This little side project/repurposing this rifle isn't going so great. I decided to put it up for today. My patience was wearing thin. Tomorrow's another day. Putting this gun back together is literally about seeing if this barrel can shoot worth a darn.
Chris, PM me if you think the Huma Reg I got for my Challenger Standard will fit your lego gun.  I'm playing with hammer springs and possible SSS now so the Regulator is sitting on my desk in the mancave
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on February 04, 2024, 06:47:25 AM
I had to fix my Vigilante as the latch would'nt lock the barrel anymore. Took the opportunity to disassemble quite everything which was not a smart idea as putting back some springs an other components can be tricky. At last after some... hours, I succeeded. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 04, 2024, 09:59:55 AM
 I shot a Fun Match Target Testing out my modified Notos  ;D Lead starts flying at one minute.
https://youtu.be/JZt1rUo1mDU
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 04, 2024, 11:13:45 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 04, 2024, 09:59:55 AM
I shot a Fun Match Target Testing out my modified Notos  ;D Lead starts flying at one minute.
https://youtu.be/JZt1rUo1mDU
Well done sir!  Pretty cool just hanging in the basement having some trigger time.  Thanks for sharing it with us.  I wish that I had a basement…
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 04, 2024, 11:49:53 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 04, 2024, 11:13:45 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 04, 2024, 09:59:55 AM
I shot a Fun Match Target Testing out my modified Notos  ;D Lead starts flying at one minute.
https://youtu.be/JZt1rUo1mDU
Well done sir!  Pretty cool just hanging in the basement having some trigger time.  Thanks for sharing it with us.  I wish that I had a basement…
It did take me a few years to find the basement, still digging some junk out of a few corners. Yes I am lucky to have such a nice basement in a 114 year old house. Thanks ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 04, 2024, 11:57:24 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 04, 2024, 11:49:53 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 04, 2024, 11:13:45 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 04, 2024, 09:59:55 AM
I shot a Fun Match Target Testing out my modified Notos  ;D Lead starts flying at one minute.
https://youtu.be/JZt1rUo1mDU
Well done sir!  Pretty cool just hanging in the basement having some trigger time.  Thanks for sharing it with us.  I wish that I had a basement…
It did take me a few years to find the basement, still digging some junk out of a few corners. Yes I am lucky to have such a nice basement in a 114 year old house. Thanks ;)
114!  I thought that my house was old being built in 1930 but you have me beat.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 02:30:06 PM
I fitted some new 2 piece polymer grips to my daughter’s Tanfoglio co2 1911. In her favorite color. :)



Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 04, 2024, 02:33:37 PM
LOL... at around 300' above sea level I wouldn't have a basement... I'd have an indoor swimming pool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 04, 2024, 02:45:22 PM
Quote from: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 02:30:06 PM
I fitted some new 2 piece polymer grips to my daughter’s Tanfoglio co2 1911. In her favorite color. :)





Great looking grips.
You made these?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: NorCal David on February 04, 2024, 03:08:03 PM
Quote from: avator on February 04, 2024, 02:33:37 PM
LOL... at around 300' above sea level I wouldn't have a basement... I'd have an indoor swimming pool.
We have the best of both worlds... a basement in the summer and a wading pool in the winter, 😂. The door is well below ground level, so when I get younger I will dig a trench for a drain pipe. And I am getting younger every day
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 04:25:47 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 04, 2024, 02:45:22 PM
Quote from: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 02:30:06 PM
I fitted some new 2 piece polymer grips to my daughter’s Tanfoglio co2 1911. In her favorite color. :)

Thanks!
No I didn’t make them. They are standard government 1911 grips from Phoenix Technologies. They just require some creative dremel work to get them to fit any of the KWC 1911 replicas. The co2 cartridge in the magazine requires some grip material to be removed to get them to fit flush.





Great looking grips.
You made these?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 04, 2024, 06:43:01 PM
Quote from: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 02:30:06 PM
I fitted some new 2 piece polymer grips to my daughter’s Tanfoglio co2 1911. In her favorite color. :)
Beautiful grips and AG.  Great you're enjoying the hobby with family!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 04, 2024, 06:55:59 PM
Superglued the cell holders to a scap of Lexan that was laying around the man cave and mocked up the 1p3S battery which read 10.4v so not full or fully discharged.  Waiting on Aliexpress for by trim Pot and micro LED voltmeter.  I will have to scrounge/jerry rig an enclosure.  It will have leads to supply the 9V battery clip in my Chrony and a port for one of my salvage 12Vdc converters to plug in and recharge.  The idea is to charge fully (12V+/-) and use the potentiometer and LED to maintain 9.5 to 8.5v like a throw away battery.  8.1vdc would be fully discharged, but I don't think the chrono would turn on at less than 8.5v anyway...So I recycled and reused and should not be buying anymore disposable batteries for the chrono....DJM engineer/tinkerer/nerd
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 08:22:35 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 04, 2024, 06:43:01 PM
Quote from: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 02:30:06 PM
I fitted some new 2 piece polymer grips to my daughter’s Tanfoglio co2 1911. In her favorite color. :)
Beautiful grips and AG.  Great you're enjoying the hobby with family!

Thanks! It’s definitely family time for us. My son has his own co2 1911 also. We try to give the basement range a daily workout!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 08:23:21 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 04, 2024, 06:55:59 PM
Superglued the cell holders to a scap of Lexan that was laying around the man cave and mocked up the 1p3S battery which read 10.4v so not full or fully discharged.  Waiting on Aliexpress for by trim Pot and micro LED voltmeter.  I will have to scrounge/jerry rig an enclosure.  It will have leads to supply the 9V battery clip in my Chrony and a port for one of my salvage 12Vdc converters to plug in and recharge.  The idea is to charge fully (12V+/-) and use the potentiometer and LED to maintain 9.5 to 8.5v like a throw away battery.  8.1vdc would be fully discharged, but I don't think the chrono would turn on at less than 8.5v anyway...So I recycled and reused and should not be buying anymore disposable batteries for the chrono....DJM engineer/tinkerer/nerd

Wow! Nice engineering!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 04, 2024, 08:41:59 PM
Quote from: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 08:23:21 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 04, 2024, 06:55:59 PM
Superglued the cell holders to a scap of Lexan that was laying around the man cave and mocked up the 1p3S battery which read 10.4v so not full or fully discharged.  Waiting on Aliexpress for by trim Pot and micro LED voltmeter.  I will have to scrounge/jerry rig an enclosure.  It will have leads to supply the 9V battery clip in my Chrony and a port for one of my salvage 12Vdc converters to plug in and recharge.  The idea is to charge fully (12V+/-) and use the potentiometer and LED to maintain 9.5 to 8.5v like a throw away battery.  8.1vdc would be fully discharged, but I don't think the chrono would turn on at less than 8.5v anyway...So I recycled and reused and should not be buying anymore disposable batteries for the chrono....DJM engineer/tinkerer/nerd

Wow! Nice engineering!

+1
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 04, 2024, 09:25:06 PM
I shot my favorites?

D48 t06 in T05 stock and hawke 2-7ir at casual match targets.

Same targets with DEMS LOA(syn) hatsan supercharger cockking aid/stripper and hawke 4-16 rimfire reticle.

Same targets Dk98(460) open sights pellet testing. Barracuda hunters .177. wow!
11fpe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 04, 2024, 09:44:30 PM
I concluded my experiments on the Crosman 2100 today.  I've taken it about as far as I can without buying/fabricating more mods.  Average velocity with 7.9gr CPHP is over 730 fps at 12 pumps.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 04, 2024, 09:58:49 PM
Quote from: river drifter on February 04, 2024, 08:23:21 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 04, 2024, 06:55:59 PM
Superglued the cell holders to a scap of Lexan that was laying around the man cave and mocked up the 1p3S battery which read 10.4v so not full or fully discharged.  Waiting on Aliexpress for by trim Pot and micro LED voltmeter.  I will have to scrounge/jerry rig an enclosure.  It will have leads to supply the 9V battery clip in my Chrony and a port for one of my salvage 12Vdc converters to plug in and recharge.  The idea is to charge fully (12V+/-) and use the potentiometer and LED to maintain 9.5 to 8.5v like a throw away battery.  8.1vdc would be fully discharged, but I don't think the chrono would turn on at less than 8.5v anyway...So I recycled and reused and should not be buying anymore disposable batteries for the chrono....DJM engineer/tinkerer/nerd

Wow! Nice engineering!
I take no credit I read an instructable and watched some Utube videos and merged the learning all together...kinda like I do on this forum...cheers
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 04, 2024, 10:03:10 PM
Quote
I concluded my experiments on the Crosman 2100 today.  I've taken it about as far as I can without buying/fabricating more mods.  Average velocity with 7.9gr CPHP is over 730 fps at 12 pumps.
Very impressive sir.  I had my project 1322 close to that performance but couldn't keep everything sealed and was always re-engineering/machining something instead of shooting it...I sold it to another tinkerer on the forum and put that money towards my Notos (that's what Memsahib believes anyway).  If it's not overreaching I suggest you post some of your journey on the "pump up the jam" thread going on  GTA...Cheers!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 04, 2024, 11:21:36 PM
A little 50’ friendly competition with the fellas this evening
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sqwirl57 on February 04, 2024, 11:29:41 PM
25m indoor benchrest in Atglen, PA
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 04, 2024, 11:47:26 PM
Quote from: Sqwirl57 on February 04, 2024, 11:29:41 PM
25m indoor benchrest in Atglen, PA
That looks like a comfortable facility to have some airgun competitions in. 👌🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 05, 2024, 11:32:48 AM
I noticed that my RWS (Diana) 5G was shooting at way below the velocity that it should, so I took it apart to look at the piston seal. If you look at the photos linked below, you'll likely agree that it is the remains of what once was a piston seal that was causing the low power.

https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV (https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV)

So now that I've taken the 5G apart, I can already tell that I'm in over my head in terms of replacing the seal and putting it back together.

Are there any airgun-smiths out there who would feel comfortable finding a new seal, putting it on, adding a little moly paste in all the right places, and reassembling the air pistol for me?

Thanks,

-Whirly
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Sqwirl57 on February 05, 2024, 11:37:22 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 04, 2024, 11:47:26 PM
Quote from: Sqwirl57 on February 04, 2024, 11:29:41 PM
25m indoor benchrest in Atglen, PA
That looks like a comfortable facility to have some airgun competitions in. 👌🏼

Its pretty great for the winter months. Heated and the kitchen is open and serving on Sundays
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 05, 2024, 12:55:33 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 05, 2024, 11:32:48 AM
I noticed that my RWS (Diana) 5G was shooting at way below the velocity that it should, so I took it apart to look at the piston seal. If you look at the photos linked below, you'll likely agree that it is the remains of what once was a piston seal that was causing the low power.

https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV (https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV)

So now that I've taken the 5G apart, I can already tell that I'm in over my head in terms of replacing the seal and putting it back together.

Are there any airgun-smiths out there who would feel comfortable finding a new seal, putting it on, adding a little moly paste in all the right places, and reassembling the air pistol for me?

Thanks,

-Whirly

Mods or senior GTA members,

Is there a more appropriate place to post this, where people who are interested in, and capable of, helping put my beloved RWS 5G back together might see it?

Thanks,

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 05, 2024, 01:03:57 PM
It's not really that hard to do but I'm not close enough to help out. Shipping to and from would eat your lunch.
Let it sit in really hot water to soften it up so you can get it off and you will see how it goes back on. Soften the new one the same to get it back on.
The difficulty for the inexperienced would be sizing it if needed.
When you order the new one, add some moly to your order.
I'm not familiar with the size of that particular seal for that gun but a bit of research will most likely get you there.
I'm sure someone will be along shortly with that info.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: hallwoo on February 05, 2024, 05:43:35 PM
the GodFather  of airgunning  can tell U the trick on how to fix it   if U can't find the original oem seal part for the gun

try posting on Tips N Tricks
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 05, 2024, 08:17:43 PM
This might be what you are looking for, Whirly:

https://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/catalog/item/251485/7047810.htm

Order moly from the same vendor while you are at it (ARH). Great price.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tater on February 06, 2024, 04:53:12 AM
Quote from: splitbeing on February 05, 2024, 08:17:43 PM
This might be what you are looking for, Whirly:

https://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/catalog/item/251485/7047810.htm

Order moly from the same vendor while you are at it (ARH). Great price.

And it's on sale too!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 06, 2024, 08:32:00 AM
Quote from: Tater on February 06, 2024, 04:53:12 AM
Quote from: splitbeing on February 05, 2024, 08:17:43 PM
This might be what you are looking for, Whirly:

https://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/catalog/item/251485/7047810.htm

Order moly from the same vendor while you are at it (ARH). Great price.

And it's on sale too!

Thanks! I looked over Jim's site and just didn't see that one!

Despite some encouragement from a fellow GTA member, I'd love to find someone who can reassemble the 5G with the new seal. Between my poor eyesight, inexperience, and generally poor fine motor control with my hands, I'm just dreading trying to do it myself.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 06, 2024, 08:39:46 AM
Quote from: avator on February 04, 2024, 02:33:37 PM
LOL... at around 300' above sea level I wouldn't have a basement... I'd have an indoor swimming pool.
Haven't measured exactly but about 800 ft above sea level here, and in the middle of 2 large marshes, but it's OK we are on the highest point in town. Down town is a flood plane.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 06, 2024, 08:41:16 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 05, 2024, 11:32:48 AM
I noticed that my RWS (Diana) 5G was shooting at way below the velocity that it should, so I took it apart to look at the piston seal. If you look at the photos linked below, you'll likely agree that it is the remains of what once was a piston seal that was causing the low power.

https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV (https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV)

So now that I've taken the 5G apart, I can already tell that I'm in over my head in terms of replacing the seal and putting it back together.

Are there any airgun-smiths out there who would feel comfortable finding a new seal, putting it on, adding a little moly paste in all the right places, and reassembling the air pistol for me?

Thanks,

-Whirly
Ouch , looks 3 x as bad as my 125 hatsan one did when it was down to about 6 fpe.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 06, 2024, 09:20:18 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 06, 2024, 08:41:16 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 05, 2024, 11:32:48 AM
I noticed that my RWS (Diana) 5G was shooting at way below the velocity that it should, so I took it apart to look at the piston seal. If you look at the photos linked below, you'll likely agree that it is the remains of what once was a piston seal that was causing the low power.

https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV (https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV)

So now that I've taken the 5G apart, I can already tell that I'm in over my head in terms of replacing the seal and putting it back together.

Are there any airgun-smiths out there who would feel comfortable finding a new seal, putting it on, adding a little moly paste in all the right places, and reassembling the air pistol for me?

Thanks,

-Whirly
Ouch , looks 3 x as bad as my 125 hatsan one did when it was down to about 6 fpe.

Yep. I've never seen a piston seal as completely destroyed as this one.

I just ordered a couple new seals from Jim Maccari. There's a note on his site that explains that if the new seal doesn't fit, the piston is likely crushed and will need replacement. I'll make sure that the new piston seal will go on and stay on before any other reassembly is conducted. A visual inspection of the piston head seems to show no damage.

https://imgur.com/a/X31yqc7

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 06, 2024, 09:45:07 AM
  Got bored waiting for the wood boiler to get up to temp for the night, so I figured out a way to quiet my Dragonfly 1, by removing some plastic on the muzzle to allow a M11x1 die, and tap, for the Air Venturi Muzzle break, added some epoxy as there was only about 1/4 " of thread engagement. Not a true silencer, but it really takes the snap out of the shot cycle.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-060224084004.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 06, 2024, 10:09:54 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 06, 2024, 09:45:07 AM
  Got bored waiting for the wood boiler to get up to temp for the night, so I figured out a way to quiet my Dragonfly 1, by removing some plastic on the muzzle to allow a M11x1 die, and tap, for the Air Venturi Muzzle break, added some epoxy as there was only about 1/4 " of thread engagement. Not a true silencer, but it really takes the snap out of the shot cycle.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-060224084004.jpeg)

Ingenious!

I like the way the Dragonfly sounds, but this is a clever way to reduce it's volume, if desired or necessary.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 06, 2024, 10:18:09 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 06, 2024, 09:20:18 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 06, 2024, 08:41:16 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 05, 2024, 11:32:48 AM
I noticed that my RWS (Diana) 5G was shooting at way below the velocity that it should, so I took it apart to look at the piston seal. If you look at the photos linked below, you'll likely agree that it is the remains of what once was a piston seal that was causing the low power.

https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV (https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV)

So now that I've taken the 5G apart, I can already tell that I'm in over my head in terms of replacing the seal and putting it back together.

Are there any airgun-smiths out there who would feel comfortable finding a new seal, putting it on, adding a little moly paste in all the right places, and reassembling the air pistol for me?

Thanks,

-Whirly
Ouch , looks 3 x as bad as my 125 hatsan one did when it was down to about 6 fpe.

Yep. I've never seen a piston seal as completely destroyed as this one.

I just ordered a couple new seals from Jim Maccari. There's a note on his site that explains that if the new seal doesn't fit, the piston is likely crushed and will need replacement. I'll make sure that the new piston seal will go on and stay on before any other reassembly is conducted. A visual inspection of the piston head seems to show no damage.

https://imgur.com/a/X31yqc7

-W
I got faith in you. You'll have it back up and running in no time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 08, 2024, 06:08:53 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 06, 2024, 09:20:18 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 06, 2024, 08:41:16 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 05, 2024, 11:32:48 AM
I noticed that my RWS (Diana) 5G was shooting at way below the velocity that it should, so I took it apart to look at the piston seal. If you look at the photos linked below, you'll likely agree that it is the remains of what once was a piston seal that was causing the low power.

https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV (https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV)

So now that I've taken the 5G apart, I can already tell that I'm in over my head in terms of replacing the seal and putting it back together.

Are there any airgun-smiths out there who would feel comfortable finding a new seal, putting it on, adding a little moly paste in all the right places, and reassembling the air pistol for me?

Thanks,

-Whirly
Ouch , looks 3 x as bad as my 125 hatsan one did when it was down to about 6 fpe.

Yep. I've never seen a piston seal as completely destroyed as this one.

I just ordered a couple new seals from Jim Maccari. There's a note on his site that explains that if the new seal doesn't fit, the piston is likely crushed and will need replacement. I'll make sure that the new piston seal will go on and stay on before any other reassembly is conducted. A visual inspection of the piston head seems to show no damage.

https://imgur.com/a/X31yqc7

-W

Okay, it took a little more force to put the new piston seal (thanks, Jim Maccari) on than it did to take the old one off, but it fits, turns on the piston, and is secure enough that it doesn't seem like it will come off inside the pistol.

What do I do next?

https://imgur.com/ttFJZaB

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 08, 2024, 07:23:33 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 08, 2024, 06:08:53 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 06, 2024, 09:20:18 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 06, 2024, 08:41:16 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 05, 2024, 11:32:48 AM
I noticed that my RWS (Diana) 5G was shooting at way below the velocity that it should, so I took it apart to look at the piston seal. If you look at the photos linked below, you'll likely agree that it is the remains of what once was a piston seal that was causing the low power.

https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV (https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV)

So now that I've taken the 5G apart, I can already tell that I'm in over my head in terms of replacing the seal and putting it back together.

Are there any airgun-smiths out there who would feel comfortable finding a new seal, putting it on, adding a little moly paste in all the right places, and reassembling the air pistol for me?

Thanks,

-Whirly
Ouch , looks 3 x as bad as my 125 hatsan one did when it was down to about 6 fpe.

Yep. I've never seen a piston seal as completely destroyed as this one.

I just ordered a couple new seals from Jim Maccari. There's a note on his site that explains that if the new seal doesn't fit, the piston is likely crushed and will need replacement. I'll make sure that the new piston seal will go on and stay on before any other reassembly is conducted. A visual inspection of the piston head seems to show no damage.

https://imgur.com/a/X31yqc7

-W

Okay, it took a little more force to put the new piston seal (thanks, Jim Maccari) on than it did to take the old one off, but it fits, turns on the piston, and is secure enough that it doesn't seem like it will come off inside the pistol.

What do I do next?

https://imgur.com/ttFJZaB

-W

Even with a thin layer of moly paste, I was barely able to get the piston with the new seal into the compression chamber. It fits, but just barely, and takes quite a lot of pressure to get it to move around inside there. Is this normal?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 08, 2024, 07:37:36 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 08, 2024, 06:08:53 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 06, 2024, 09:20:18 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 06, 2024, 08:41:16 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 05, 2024, 11:32:48 AM
I noticed that my RWS (Diana) 5G was shooting at way below the velocity that it should, so I took it apart to look at the piston seal. If you look at the photos linked below, you'll likely agree that it is the remains of what once was a piston seal that was causing the low power.

https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV (https://imgur.com/a/M8RspsV)

So now that I've taken the 5G apart, I can already tell that I'm in over my head in terms of replacing the seal and putting it back together.

Are there any airgun-smiths out there who would feel comfortable finding a new seal, putting it on, adding a little moly paste in all the right places, and reassembling the air pistol for me?

Thanks,

-Whirly
Ouch , looks 3 x as bad as my 125 hatsan one did when it was down to about 6 fpe.

Yep. I've never seen a piston seal as completely destroyed as this one.

I just ordered a couple new seals from Jim Maccari. There's a note on his site that explains that if the new seal doesn't fit, the piston is likely crushed and will need replacement. I'll make sure that the new piston seal will go on and stay on before any other reassembly is conducted. A visual inspection of the piston head seems to show no damage.

https://imgur.com/a/X31yqc7

-W

Okay, it took a little more force to put the new piston seal (thanks, Jim Maccari) on than it did to take the old one off, but it fits, turns on the piston, and is secure enough that it doesn't seem like it will come off inside the pistol.

What do I do next?

https://imgur.com/ttFJZaB

-W

Even with a thin layer of moly paste, I was barely able to get the piston with the new seal into the compression chamber. It fits, but just barely, and takes quite a lot of pressure to get it to move around inside there. Is this normal?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 12:01:31 PM
Still trying to get that 1 Oring out of the regulator bore on my impact.🤬🤬🤬🤬 I'm thinking of using my heat gun to try and soften the Oring.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 09, 2024, 12:04:11 PM
My tinker juices are flowin'. Now that the 3622B is done I need to look around the shop for my next victim.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 09, 2024, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 12:01:31 PM
Still trying to get that 1 Oring out of the regulator bore on my impact.🤬🤬🤬🤬 I'm thinking of using my heat gun to try and soften the Oring.
Let me know if you figure out a good method.  I left mine for another day.  It looked too challenging when replacing all of the others.  Need to find just the right tool.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 09, 2024, 02:58:59 PM
I'm trying to figure out how to ship stuff for reasonable money.    I don't ship stuff often but I need to figure it out because I have stuff (besides AGs) to get rid of.   It's not a fun sort of learning.   Anyone know if it's generally cheaper to use UPS or FedEx?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 03:08:56 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 09, 2024, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 12:01:31 PM
Still trying to get that 1 Oring out of the regulator bore on my impact.🤬🤬🤬🤬 I'm thinking of using my heat gun to try and soften the Oring.
Let me know if you figure out a good method.  I left mine for another day.  It looked too challenging when replacing all of the others.  Need to find just the right tool.
I haven't found the right one yet. I'm almost to the point of sending it into Utah airguns and have them replace it.🤬🤬🤬 I shouldn't have dripped any silicone oil on it because I've got it cut on one side from all of the picking I've done. I'm going to try and cut it 180 degrees from where it's cut through now. It should just fall out after that. I think from now on I'm going to replace that Oring every year or two.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 09, 2024, 07:06:29 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 09, 2024, 02:58:59 PM
I'm trying to figure out how to ship stuff for reasonable money.    I don't ship stuff often but I need to figure it out because I have stuff (besides AGs) to get rid of.   It's not a fun sort of learning.   Anyone know if it's generally cheaper to use UPS or FedEx?
Check out Pirate Ship.  Download the app and you can search, purchase, and print your own way bill.  I've saved a bunch with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 09, 2024, 07:08:49 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 03:08:56 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 09, 2024, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 12:01:31 PM
Still trying to get that 1 Oring out of the regulator bore on my impact. I'm thinking of using my heat gun to try and soften the Oring.
Let me know if you figure out a good method.  I left mine for another day.  It looked too challenging when replacing all of the others.  Need to find just the right tool.
I haven't found the right one yet. I'm almost to the point of sending it into Utah airguns and have them replace it. I shouldn't have dripped any silicone oil on it because I've got it cut on one side from all of the picking I've done. I'm going to try and cut it 180 degrees from where it's cut through now. It should just fall out after that. I think from now on I'm going to replace that Oring every year or two.

You should be able to use a dental pick to get it out.  Putting it back in looks to be the trick to me.  Maybe there is a video on this???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 10, 2024, 01:59:33 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 09, 2024, 02:58:59 PM
I'm trying to figure out how to ship stuff for reasonable money.    I don't ship stuff often but I need to figure it out because I have stuff (besides AGs) to get rid of.   It's not a fun sort of learning.   Anyone know if it's generally cheaper to use UPS or FedEx?
Pirateship.com

After you enter in your package info (dimensions, weight, address) they will show you the costs for the different carriers and you can choose the one you are willing to post for our have access to.  They really do save $$$
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 10, 2024, 08:43:23 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 10, 2024, 01:59:33 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 09, 2024, 02:58:59 PM
I'm trying to figure out how to ship stuff for reasonable money.    I don't ship stuff often but I need to figure it out because I have stuff (besides AGs) to get rid of.   It's not a fun sort of learning.   Anyone know if it's generally cheaper to use UPS or FedEx?
Pirateship.com

After you enter in your package info (dimensions, weight, address) they will show you the costs for the different carriers and you can choose the one you are willing to post for our have access to.  They really do save $$$


Yes, +1   they are a shipping broker, they will scout out the best deal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 10, 2024, 09:12:53 AM
 I took on a C9
Sheridan repair project, the gun looked to be in good condition, but a closer look revealed the dreaded barrel separation, over night leak test also shows weak seals in the valve, so since the valve needs to come out for the soldering operation it will all come apart for total cleaning and refurbing.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-100224080602.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-100224080727.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 10, 2024, 10:12:20 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 10, 2024, 08:43:23 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 10, 2024, 01:59:33 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 09, 2024, 02:58:59 PM
I'm trying to figure out how to ship stuff for reasonable money.    I don't ship stuff often but I need to figure it out because I have stuff (besides AGs) to get rid of.   It's not a fun sort of learning.   Anyone know if it's generally cheaper to use UPS or FedEx?
Pirateship.com

After you enter in your package info (dimensions, weight, address) they will show you the costs for the different carriers and you can choose the one you are willing to post for our have access to.  They really do save $$$


Yes, +1   they are a shipping broker, they will scout out the best deal.
Where would I drop off the package?   Does pirateship have offices?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 10, 2024, 11:39:40 AM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 09, 2024, 07:08:49 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 03:08:56 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 09, 2024, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 12:01:31 PM
Still trying to get that 1 Oring out of the regulator bore on my impact. I'm thinking of using my heat gun to try and soften the Oring.
Let me know if you figure out a good method.  I left mine for another day.  It looked too challenging when replacing all of the others.  Need to find just the right tool.
I haven't found the right one yet. I'm almost to the point of sending it into Utah airguns and have them replace it. I shouldn't have dripped any silicone oil on it because I've got it cut on one side from all of the picking I've done. I'm going to try and cut it 180 degrees from where it's cut through now. It should just fall out after that. I think from now on I'm going to replace that Oring every year or two.

You should be able to use a dental pick to get it out.  Putting it back in looks to be the trick to me.  Maybe there is a video on this???
There is and it's way way easier.

https://youtu.be/17ujx8jFB9c?feature=shared
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 10, 2024, 11:40:02 AM
Pirateship gets you the best deal among USPS, FedEx and UPS. Pick your option and drop off at one of those locations.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 10, 2024, 12:29:39 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 10, 2024, 11:39:40 AM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 09, 2024, 07:08:49 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 03:08:56 PM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 09, 2024, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 09, 2024, 12:01:31 PM
Still trying to get that 1 Oring out of the regulator bore on my impact. I'm thinking of using my heat gun to try and soften the Oring.
Let me know if you figure out a good method.  I left mine for another day.  It looked too challenging when replacing all of the others.  Need to find just the right tool.
I haven't found the right one yet. I'm almost to the point of sending it into Utah airguns and have them replace it. I shouldn't have dripped any silicone oil on it because I've got it cut on one side from all of the picking I've done. I'm going to try and cut it 180 degrees from where it's cut through now. It should just fall out after that. I think from now on I'm going to replace that Oring every year or two.

You should be able to use a dental pick to get it out.  Putting it back in looks to be the trick to me.  Maybe there is a video on this???
There is and it's way way easier.

https://youtu.be/17ujx8jFB9c?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/17ujx8jFB9c?feature=shared)

Awesome thanks!  I see the trick now to reinstalling that O-ring.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 12:32:27 PM
I put a 'green dot' on my Browning Buck Mark.
This is for plinking only. This fun pistol is not accurate enough for 10s and Xs.
Right now, I'm only getting 180 to 200 fps.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 10, 2024, 01:26:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 12:32:27 PM
I put a 'green dot' on my Browning Buck Mark.
This is for plinking only. This fun pistol is not accurate enough for 10s and Xs.
Right now, I'm only getting 180 to 200 fps.

Ron

That seems low. I get about 320 to 340 with 7.4 grain Crosman Pointed pellets.

What pellets are you using?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 01:55:44 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 10, 2024, 01:26:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 12:32:27 PM
I put a 'green dot' on my Browning Buck Mark.
This is for plinking only. This fun pistol is not accurate enough for 10s and Xs.
Right now, I'm only getting 180 to 200 fps.

Ron

That seems low. I get about 320 to 340 with 7.4 grain Crosman Pointed pellets.

What pellets are you using?

I'm using Excite .177, 7.4gr .

I'm sure it used to get more.
Right now it sort of semi-lobs them in at 50'.
I think it boasts over 450 fps. on the website.

Maybe the O-rings are worn out.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 02:05:35 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 01:55:44 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 10, 2024, 01:26:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 12:32:27 PM
I put a 'green dot' on my Browning Buck Mark.
This is for plinking only. This fun pistol is not accurate enough for 10s and Xs.
Right now, I'm only getting 180 to 200 fps.

Ron

That seems low. I get about 320 to 340 with 7.4 grain Crosman Pointed pellets.

What pellets are you using?

I'm using Excite .177, 7.4gr .

I'm sure it used to get more.
Right now it sort of semi-lobs them in at 50'.
I think it boasts over 450 fps. on the website.

Maybe the O-rings are worn out.

Ron


I just retested some R10s 7.0 gr and they averaged about 230 fps.

That's still kind of low I think.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 10, 2024, 04:40:10 PM
 Chinese B3 stock refinishing has begun again.  Down to bare wood, and then Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 10, 2024, 05:08:49 PM
Took the brown pump arm and grip set off my .177 American Classic rear cocker and put the black set back on.
Man, they just don't make 'em like this anymore.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 10, 2024, 05:46:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 02:05:35 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 01:55:44 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 10, 2024, 01:26:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 12:32:27 PM
I put a 'green dot' on my Browning Buck Mark.
This is for plinking only. This fun pistol is not accurate enough for 10s and Xs.
Right now, I'm only getting 180 to 200 fps.

Ron

That seems low. I get about 320 to 340 with 7.4 grain Crosman Pointed pellets.

What pellets are you using?

I'm using Excite .177, 7.4gr .

I'm sure it used to get more.
Right now it sort of semi-lobs them in at 50'.
I think it boasts over 450 fps. on the website.

Maybe the O-rings are worn out.

Ron


I just retested some R10s 7.0 gr and they averaged about 230 fps.

That's still kind of low I think.

Ron


You more than likely have a broken spring or a bad piston seal. My 48 kicks out 8.6 grain ftt at around 900 and I'm over 5000 feet higher than you.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 06:34:14 PM
It's such an inexpensive pistol it's probably not worth fixing.
But then I always thought everything had value enough to fix. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 10, 2024, 08:27:41 PM
Last night I spent several hours trolling the carbon fiber vacuum molders and fiberglassers DIY forums researching making a fiberglass stock for Thick Girl's weight reduction.  General consensus was the first few trial and errors would help you understand why the purchased ones are so expensive.  I have to say before I spend 4 figures on a stock for a Chinese AG I would just buy an AirForce CF.  Remaining options....back to the DIY aluminum block to lower project or find a used stock to do woodwork based skeletonizing (I would want a factory stock to return to).....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 08:33:12 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 10, 2024, 08:27:41 PM
Last night I spent several hours trolling the carbon fiber vacuum molders and fiberglassers DIY forums researching making a fiberglass stock for Thick Girl's weight reduction.  General consensus was the first few trial and errors would help you understand why the purchased ones are so expensive.  I have to say before I spend 4 figures on a stock for a Chinese AG I would just buy an AirForce CF.  Remaining options....back to the DIY aluminum block to lower project or find a used stock to do woodwork based skeletonizing (I would want a factory stock to return to).....

That sounds like a worthy project.

Ron.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 10, 2024, 10:13:11 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 12:32:27 PM
I put a 'green dot' on my Browning Buck Mark.
This is for plinking only. This fun pistol is not accurate enough for 10s and Xs.
Right now, I'm only getting 180 to 200 fps.

Ron

The QC on those is questionable. Sorry to hear you got a bum one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 10, 2024, 10:25:40 PM
 I took apart a Blue Streak today, seal kit ordered,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, guess that is another thread LOL
I may start a thread on the Streak rebuild, if anyone is interested in another post on them ???
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-100224202648.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 10, 2024, 10:34:20 PM
I entered the Taylor Swift super bowl contest at Pyramid.    I've heard rumors that there are many closet Taylor Swift fans here and she wants to help you win some Pyramid Bullseye Bucks.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 11:14:37 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on February 10, 2024, 10:13:11 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 12:32:27 PM
I put a 'green dot' on my Browning Buck Mark.
This is for plinking only. This fun pistol is not accurate enough for 10s and Xs.
Right now, I'm only getting 180 to 200 fps.

Ron

The QC on those is questionable. Sorry to hear you got a bum one.

It's still a smile maker when those coke cans dance while hanging from a string. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on February 10, 2024, 11:28:00 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 10, 2024, 10:34:20 PM
I entered the Taylor Swift super bowl contest at Pyramid.    I've heard rumors that there are many closet Taylor Swift fans here and she wants to help you win some Pyramid Bullseye Bucks.

I thought the “big game coin flip” in that e-mail was about large caliber guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tater on February 11, 2024, 05:44:17 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 10, 2024, 10:34:20 PM
I entered the Taylor Swift super bowl contest at Pyramid.    I've heard rumors that there are many closet Taylor Swift fans here and she wants to help you win some Pyramid Bullseye Bucks.

I entered it too. What the heck right?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 11, 2024, 07:13:42 AM
I woke up  :) What else can I say, I'm an Air Head ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on February 11, 2024, 07:54:07 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 02:05:35 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 01:55:44 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on February 10, 2024, 01:26:05 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 10, 2024, 12:32:27 PM
I put a 'green dot' on my Browning Buck Mark.
This is for plinking only. This fun pistol is not accurate enough for 10s and Xs.
Right now, I'm only getting 180 to 200 fps.

Ron

That seems low. I get about 320 to 340 with 7.4 grain Crosman Pointed pellets.

What pellets are you using?

I'm using Excite .177, 7.4gr .

I'm sure it used to get more.
Right now it sort of semi-lobs them in at 50'.
I think it boasts over 450 fps. on the website.

Maybe the O-rings are worn out.

Ron


I just retested some R10s 7.0 gr and they averaged about 230 fps.

That's still kind of low I think.

Ron

Yeah. If you've got the cash, maybe just buy a new one rather than invest time and money that might be better spent.

It's a fun little gun, IMHO.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 11, 2024, 08:01:42 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 11, 2024, 07:13:42 AM
I woke up  :) What else can I say, I'm an Air Head ;)

Airhead..... I like that. I guess I'm one too. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 11, 2024, 09:16:17 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 11, 2024, 08:01:42 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 11, 2024, 07:13:42 AM
I woke up  :) What else can I say, I'm an Air Head ;)

Airhead..... I like that. I guess I'm one too. :)

Ron

One day at a time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on February 11, 2024, 01:46:39 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 11, 2024, 07:13:42 AM
I woke up  :) What else can I say, I'm an Air Head ;)

Well, if you DIDN’T wake up, you’d be a Dead Head.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 11, 2024, 02:23:28 PM
Quote from: airgunaut on February 11, 2024, 01:46:39 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 11, 2024, 07:13:42 AM
I woke up  :) What else can I say, I'm an Air Head ;)

Well, if you DIDN’T wake up, you’d be a Dead Head.  :o

:D :D :D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 11, 2024, 05:20:30 PM
Shot a d48 with a red dot for the first time. Put the dot on last night. Looks good. Shoots good. First impressions.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 11, 2024, 06:53:59 PM
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 11, 2024, 06:57:37 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 10, 2024, 10:12:20 AM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 10, 2024, 08:43:23 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 10, 2024, 01:59:33 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 09, 2024, 02:58:59 PM
I'm trying to figure out how to ship stuff for reasonable money.    I don't ship stuff often but I need to figure it out because I have stuff (besides AGs) to get rid of.   It's not a fun sort of learning.   Anyone know if it's generally cheaper to use UPS or FedEx?
Pirateship.com

After you enter in your package info (dimensions, weight, address) they will show you the costs for the different carriers and you can choose the one you are willing to post for our have access to.  They really do save $$$


Yes, +1   they are a shipping broker, they will scout out the best deal.
Where would I drop off the package?   Does pirateship have offices?


  I have gone with UPS both times I've used Pirate Ship as UPS was found to be cheaper than Post Office.
   My local Hardware store is the drop off for UPS.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 12, 2024, 11:03:06 AM
Rained all night so I went out to see if I had any water in the shop. The lean to floor is wet but the shop is high and dry.
Then I went to Betty Lou's she shack and it was dry as well. That's when I spotted big red, the MKII AirMax Extreme twin cylinder compressor. This is my tank filler and I rarely use it anymore since I fill guns directly with my smaller compressors. It probably don't have 15 minutes run time on it since I rebuilt it.
So , just for ha has I put a dead head in the fill whip, turned the pump on and set the auto shut off to 4500 psi.
I fired it up and it went to 3k ez pz. But then things went into slow mo and it wouldn't gain anymore.
I hit this off switch but didn't bleed it off and listened.
I heard a low hiss coming from around the cylinder heads but couldn't quite pin point where it was coming from. I grabbed a wrench and tightened up all three compression fitting on the heads. Each one turned every so slightly but they did tighten a bit.
I fired it back up to about 3k, shut it off and listened.  Crickets.
I bled it off, set the auto shutoff to 4k and let it rip. I watched the gauge needle climb.. 3k, 3500, and at 4k it shut off. I listened again and no leaks.
Good to see the old girl up and running.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 13, 2024, 10:27:08 AM
Fine tuned my indoor 10m shootin' setup this morning.
I set up the OrcAir compact compressor under the shootin' bag riser. Then I set up the camera on the tablet so I can see the results of open site shots. Betty Lou and I can also see where each other hit. That camera can record video and take still pictures and the tablet can send them to the cloud or across our network for sharing.
The OrcAir is especially handy for topping off the 2k and 3k guns right at the bench.
The tablet links to the chrono via BT. That data can also be stored and shared.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 13, 2024, 10:37:09 AM
Now, that's a really nice setup.
I can see 200 scores flowing like honey. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 13, 2024, 10:42:37 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 13, 2024, 10:37:09 AM
Now, that's a really nice setup.
I can see 200 scores flowing like honey. :)

Ron
LOL... that part of the set up needs more fine tuning.   ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 13, 2024, 10:51:02 AM
That yellow box has 4 compartment trays in it. One try for each caliber I use. When shooting a particular caliber gun I simply pull the specific tray out and all the types and weights are right there. The top of the box contains various shooting related items.
I got it from Harbor Freight for around $15. Looks like they have since raised the price to $20 but it's still vary handy at that price.
https://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/parts-storage/organizers/toolbox-organizer-with-4-drawers-68238.html
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 13, 2024, 11:51:52 AM
I posted this in the "Daisy Gate" but thought I might get some additional help here as well.
I'm desperate.

I am in serious trouble with my Daisy 853.  :'(

I went out this morning to practice with my 853 and it won't shoot.
It was shooting fine just a couple of days ago and I just scored my first 200/200 score in the 10m Casual Match.

I fired at the target to refine the scope and it was hitting about an inch high, which I thought was very odd.

I kept making adjustments and progress when suddenly it shot 2 1/2 inches low. I tried it again and
same result in the same hole.

Then it just barely spit one out like the pellet was too large in dia. .
 
Now, it won't even expel a pellet at all.

How can I fix it?
What do I look for?
Is it the O-rings?

This is a CMP 853 I've only had for maybe a couple of months.

I'm fairly a newbie to airguns so any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

I am heartbroken  :'( , this is my baby.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 13, 2024, 12:01:26 PM
Sorry Ron, I've never owned one.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 13, 2024, 12:25:55 PM
Ron, maybe something like this is all you need???


Daisy 753 850 851 853 900 953 Rebuild Reseal Kit BB Gun Air Rifle Parts Seals | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/153168584891?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=153168584891&targetid=4580840333842797&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=603247655&mkgroupid=1235852063340218&rlsatarget=pla-4580840333842797&abcId=9316139&merchantid=51291&msclkid=7288dc1715841c81ff8fb9dc823f5503)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 13, 2024, 12:29:48 PM



Daisy 753 850 851 853 900 953 Rebuild Reseal Kit BB Gun Air Rifle Parts Seals | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/153168584891?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=153168584891&targetid=4580840333842797&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=603247655&mkgroupid=1235852063340218&rlsatarget=pla-4580840333842797&abcId=9316139&merchantid=51291&msclkid=7288dc1715841c81ff8fb9dc823f5503)
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Quote from: triggertreat on February 13, 2024, 12:25:55 PM
Ron, maybe something like this is all you need???


Daisy 753 850 851 853 900 953 Rebuild Reseal Kit BB Gun Air Rifle Parts Seals | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/153168584891?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=153168584891&targetid=4580840333842797&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=603247655&mkgroupid=1235852063340218&rlsatarget=pla-4580840333842797&abcId=9316139&merchantid=51291&msclkid=7288dc1715841c81ff8fb9dc823f5503)

Thanks, Keith.
Now I'll know where to get one if I need it.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 13, 2024, 12:40:56 PM
Old school Crosman   $50.00     I was looking through "Armslist" and found this old girl.   It seems like a very reasonable price if you live nearby, which I don't.   

https://www.armslist.com/posts/14817725/oklahoma-city-oklahoma-air-guns-for-sale--antique-crosman-arms-co--pump-action-air-rifle

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on February 13, 2024, 01:01:32 PM
I am filling a gun with a gx cs4 which is really surprisingly quiet. I knew it would be an improvement over my vevor YH clone but had no idea it would be this quiet. 

The mechanism that is audible when it is pumping air makes a low frequency pneumatic pumping sound - maybe 2 cycles per second (haven’t checked) and a sound vaguely like that of a hand pump. 

Very different from the higher frequency mechanical buzzing sound the YH and Vevor mechanisms produce, and way less aggravating. 

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 13, 2024, 01:12:55 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 13, 2024, 11:51:52 AM
I posted this in the "Daisy Gate" but thought I might get some additional help here as well.
I'm desperate.

I am in serious trouble with my Daisy 853.  :'(

I went out this morning to practice with my 853 and it won't shoot.
It was shooting fine just a couple of days ago and I just scored my first 200/200 score in the 10m Casual Match.

I fired at the target to refine the scope and it was hitting about an inch high, which I thought was very odd.

I kept making adjustments and progress when suddenly it shot 2 1/2 inches low. I tried it again and
same result in the same hole.

Then it just barely spit one out like the pellet was too large in dia. .
 
Now, it won't even expel a pellet at all.

How can I fix it?
What do I look for?
Is it the O-rings?

This is a CMP 853 I've only had for maybe a couple of months.

I'm fairly a newbie to airguns so any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

I am heartbroken  :'( , this is my baby.

Ron
This may get you thinking in the right direction.  My 953 won’t hold air anymore and I should either fix it or offload it.  I hardly ever shoot it. 

http://www.pilkguns.com/tenp/853seal.htm
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 13, 2024, 02:11:41 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 13, 2024, 01:12:55 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 13, 2024, 11:51:52 AM
I posted this in the "Daisy Gate" but thought I might get some additional help here as well.
I'm desperate.

I am in serious trouble with my Daisy 853.  :'(

I went out this morning to practice with my 853 and it won't shoot.
It was shooting fine just a couple of days ago and I just scored my first 200/200 score in the 10m Casual Match.

I fired at the target to refine the scope and it was hitting about an inch high, which I thought was very odd.

I kept making adjustments and progress when suddenly it shot 2 1/2 inches low. I tried it again and
same result in the same hole.

Then it just barely spit one out like the pellet was too large in dia. .
 
Now, it won't even expel a pellet at all.

How can I fix it?
What do I look for?
Is it the O-rings?

This is a CMP 853 I've only had for maybe a couple of months.

I'm fairly a newbie to airguns so any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

I am heartbroken  :'( , this is my baby.

Ron
This may get you thinking in the right direction.  My 953 won’t hold air anymore and I should either fix it or offload it.  I hardly ever shoot it. 

http://www.pilkguns.com/tenp/853seal.htm


I just got a reply from Tommy at CMP and he says it's a common O-ring problem and he can send me a couple of O-ring kits and a Tommy Johnson manual, which shows how to along with a lot other stuff.
He also offered to send me a FedEx label so I could ship it back if needed.
Great guy, great program.

Thanks Brett, that how to will come in handy for sure.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 13, 2024, 02:38:00 PM
There ya go... I figured Tommy would step up... great guy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 13, 2024, 02:53:57 PM
Does the Tommy Johnson manual show how to improve the trigger?    On of the reasons I sold my 853 was I could not get past the terrible trigger.   I gave up trying to improve it via UTube videos.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 13, 2024, 03:08:15 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on February 13, 2024, 02:53:57 PM
Does the Tommy Johnson manual show how to improve the trigger?    On of the reasons I sold my 853 was I could not get past the terrible trigger.   I gave up trying to improve it via UTube videos.

He said that it had a lot of stuff including the trigger.
Exactly what about the trigger, I don't know.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 13, 2024, 03:44:30 PM
This was Saturday…
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on February 13, 2024, 04:48:57 PM
Attached a barrel adapter and put in a ball bearing on the trigger in my beeman 2027.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 13, 2024, 09:36:43 PM
How'd the ball bearing mod change the trigger for ya?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 13, 2024, 11:27:52 PM
Ended up RTV sealing the 18cc after market plenum on my liberty. Hoping it finally stop it from leaking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 14, 2024, 07:00:35 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 13, 2024, 03:44:30 PM
This was Saturday…

How cool, Brett?!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on February 14, 2024, 09:50:26 AM
Spent some time ringing gongs with a gk-1.

17 round revolver, power up to 85 fpe,  light trigger, nice iron sights!  Really surprised - first premium airgun for me.

This .25 can pretty much match the power of the .357 HP Max pistol I had the misfortune to own for a while there, and it does not tear itself apart in the process.  I wasted a year of airgun fun on those junkers.

I just can’t get over how much fun this thing is to shoot. Exactly what I’ve been looking for in an airgun. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on February 14, 2024, 09:53:44 AM
Cut the wood sides for my home made pellet trap this will be my third trap constructed this way and they work great and cost anywhere from free to under $20.00., gonna go to Alro steel today and see what they have in the cut off bins 😁

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 14, 2024, 10:12:53 AM
Boxed up a gun I sold this morning and got it ready to drop at the PO for shipping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 14, 2024, 10:19:46 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 13, 2024, 03:44:30 PM
This was Saturday…

A day well spent.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ultramarine on February 14, 2024, 12:43:26 PM
Polished the trigger and sear on my PC1377. Well, I psychologically felt some improvement. 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on February 14, 2024, 12:54:50 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 13, 2024, 03:44:30 PM
This was Saturday…
Were you salivating the whe time, Brett?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 14, 2024, 01:35:51 PM
 Took the barrel out of the P17 and polished the breech, ran a pellet through looking for tight spots.
  Polished the bore crown, and it's back all together. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 14, 2024, 01:58:21 PM
Quote from: Ultramarine on February 14, 2024, 12:43:26 PM
Polished the trigger and sear on my PC1377. Well, I psychologically felt some improvement. 8)

LOL.   I know the feeling. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: NorCal David on February 14, 2024, 11:58:44 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on February 14, 2024, 01:35:51 PM
... ran a pellet through looking for tight spots...
Good idea. I have not heard of that before. Do you push it through using a cleaning rod? Ever do it with the barrel on the gun pushing it down backwards toward the chamber?
There is a pellet that group’s really well in my rifle, but fits very tight. I would like to make sure it has no tight spots that are affecting the barrel.
Thanks for the idea.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 15, 2024, 07:59:40 AM
Quote from: Mr.P on February 14, 2024, 09:50:26 AM
Spent some time ringing gongs with a gk-1.

17 round revolver, power up to 85 fpe,  light trigger, nice iron sights!  Really surprised - first premium airgun for me.

This .25 can pretty much match the power of the .357 HP Max pistol I had the misfortune to own for a while there, and it does not tear itself apart in the process.  I wasted a year of airgun fun on those junkers.

I just can’t get over how much fun this thing is to shoot. Exactly what I’ve been looking for in an airgun. 
I may have 200 rounds through my .22 GK1, I carry it with me every day since I received it, just has not been much to shoot at when I have trigger time. I should let some lead fly out of it just for the rush :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on February 15, 2024, 11:10:51 AM
My repeater 2240, assembled from misc left over project parts and pieces back in December, was too top heavy with the dot site, so I added open sites. And since the shroud was just a push on fit, I added 2 set screws through the center support to lock it in place.
I’m liking the way this is evolving and might have to pony up for a set of wood grips to finish it off.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 15, 2024, 12:01:44 PM
Nice... I've often thought about making my 2240 stubby a repeater but I just can' justify the investment in the breech.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 01:18:42 PM
Quote from: threesuns on February 15, 2024, 11:10:51 AM
My repeater 2240, assembled from misc left over project parts and pieces back in December, was too top heavy with the dot site, so I added open sites. And since the shroud was just a push on fit, I added 2 set screws through the center support to lock it in place.
I’m liking the way this is evolving and might have to pony up for a set of wood grips to finish it off.
That's pretty cool, where'd you get the repeater assembly ?

The overall look of this reminds me of the Pnu-dart tranquilizer pistols.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 01:22:07 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 12:01:44 PM
Nice... I've often thought about making my 2240 stubby a repeater but I just can' justify the investment in the breech.
I always admire you're stubby.
I tried but just couldn't get mine to shoot worth a darn so I did a 180° and put a 10" barrel on it.

I have another 2240 and would still like to successfully create a stubby, but since I have a Sheridan E pistol I don't really need one.

I don't know what my problem was, but I'm thinking maybe it was a velocity issue ?

Have you found your pistol to shoot better with the power turned down ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 15, 2024, 01:27:08 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 01:22:07 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 12:01:44 PM
Nice... I've often thought about making my 2240 stubby a repeater but I just can' justify the investment in the breech.
I always admire you're stubby.
I tried but just couldn't get mine to shoot worth a darn so I did a 180° and put a 10" barrel on it.

I have another 2240 and would still like to successfully create a stubby, but since I have a Sheridan E pistol I don't really need one.

I don't know what my problem was, but I'm thinking maybe it was a velocity issue ?

Have you found your pistol to shoot better with the power turned down ?
It's been a minute since I built that gun and I'm not even sure I ever did chrono it. I would have to search back and look. I should probably just get some new data on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 15, 2024, 02:09:05 PM
Going to check and see if my liberty is finally fixed. I used RTV to seal the plenum as I've tried bonded seal, different Orings but nothing held. If that wasn't where it was leaking I guess it's time to get out the old soapy water and see what bubbles. When the wife gets back from going into town with my dental picks to get the PITA fx Oring.😡
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 02:11:13 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 01:27:08 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 01:22:07 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 12:01:44 PM
Nice... I've often thought about making my 2240 stubby a repeater but I just can' justify the investment in the breech.
I always admire you're stubby.
I tried but just couldn't get mine to shoot worth a darn so I did a 180° and put a 10" barrel on it.

I have another 2240 and would still like to successfully create a stubby, but since I have a Sheridan E pistol I don't really need one.

I don't know what my problem was, but I'm thinking maybe it was a velocity issue ?

Have you found your pistol to shoot better with the power turned down ?
It's been a minute since I built that gun and I'm not even sure I ever did chrono it. I would have to search back and look. I should probably just get some new data on it.
My issues were with accuracy and I'm just wondering if maybe it would have shot better with an adjuster and the power turned dow, not really a velocity numbers issue.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 15, 2024, 02:35:35 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 02:11:13 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 01:27:08 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 01:22:07 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 12:01:44 PM
Nice... I've often thought about making my 2240 stubby a repeater but I just can' justify the investment in the breech.
I always admire you're stubby.
I tried but just couldn't get mine to shoot worth a darn so I did a 180° and put a 10" barrel on it.

I have another 2240 and would still like to successfully create a stubby, but since I have a Sheridan E pistol I don't really need one.

I don't know what my problem was, but I'm thinking maybe it was a velocity issue ?

Have you found your pistol to shoot better with the power turned down ?
It's been a minute since I built that gun and I'm not even sure I ever did chrono it. I would have to search back and look. I should probably just get some new data on it.
My issues were with accuracy and I'm just wondering if maybe it would have shot better with an adjuster and the power turned dow, not really a velocity numbers issue.
Looked back and found the original thread. I guess I didn't chrono the gun but I found a target I shot. This was 2 shots to sight in and then 5 in the same ragged whole at 10 meters. I'm sure this was with 14.3 CPUM pellets.
I also remember shooting snake at 10 meters off hand from my zero turn. Head shot... one shot one kill.
That was before I upgraded to the wood grips.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 15, 2024, 03:15:37 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 02:35:35 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 02:11:13 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 01:27:08 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 01:22:07 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 12:01:44 PM
Nice... I've often thought about making my 2240 stubby a repeater but I just can' justify the investment in the breech.
I always admire you're stubby.
I tried but just couldn't get mine to shoot worth a darn so I did a 180° and put a 10" barrel on it.

I have another 2240 and would still like to successfully create a stubby, but since I have a Sheridan E pistol I don't really need one.

I don't know what my problem was, but I'm thinking maybe it was a velocity issue ?

Have you found your pistol to shoot better with the power turned down ?
It's been a minute since I built that gun and I'm not even sure I ever did chrono it. I would have to search back and look. I should probably just get some new data on it.
My issues were with accuracy and I'm just wondering if maybe it would have shot better with an adjuster and the power turned dow, not really a velocity numbers issue.
Looked back and found the original thread. I guess I didn't chrono the gun but I found a target I shot. This was 2 shots to sight in and then 5 in the same ragged whole at 10 meters. I'm sure this was with 14.3 CPUM pellets.
I also remember shooting snake at 10 meters off hand from my zero turn. Head shot... one shot one kill.
That was before I upgraded to the wood grips.

That's some very nice pistol shootin'.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 15, 2024, 03:26:10 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 02:35:35 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 02:11:13 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 01:27:08 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 01:22:07 PM
Quote from: avator on February 15, 2024, 12:01:44 PM
Nice... I've often thought about making my 2240 stubby a repeater but I just can' justify the investment in the breech.
I always admire you're stubby.
I tried but just couldn't get mine to shoot worth a darn so I did a 180° and put a 10" barrel on it.

I have another 2240 and would still like to successfully create a stubby, but since I have a Sheridan E pistol I don't really need one.

I don't know what my problem was, but I'm thinking maybe it was a velocity issue ?

Have you found your pistol to shoot better with the power turned down ?
It's been a minute since I built that gun and I'm not even sure I ever did chrono it. I would have to search back and look. I should probably just get some new data on it.
My issues were with accuracy and I'm just wondering if maybe it would have shot better with an adjuster and the power turned dow, not really a velocity numbers issue.
Looked back and found the original thread. I guess I didn't chrono the gun but I found a target I shot. This was 2 shots to sight in and then 5 in the same ragged whole at 10 meters. I'm sure this was with 14.3 CPUM pellets.
I also remember shooting snake at 10 meters off hand from my zero turn. Head shot... one shot one kill.
That was before I upgraded to the wood grips.

I hate snakes! Good shot on that one, Bill!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 15, 2024, 03:27:59 PM
I took a break from the rooftop… this place is nasty. But, the sun is shining and it’s 61* out right now with hardly any wind. Daydreaming about airgunning.  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: threesuns on February 15, 2024, 03:46:50 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on February 15, 2024, 01:18:42 PM
That's pretty cool, where'd you get the repeater assembly ?

The overall look of this reminds me of the Pnu-dart tranquilizer pistols.

Thanks - Got it off ePay a few years ago. It was made by the same guy that does the safepac adapters.

I have mine detuned a little but its still pushing around 380-390fps. I’d ultimately like to get it down closer to 350-360
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 15, 2024, 05:55:43 PM
I received 3 O-ring kits from Tommy at CMP and a Sporter Tips book.
I wrote him an email about the 853 not shooting and he said it might need an ring replacement
and he would send a couple of kits and this book.
That was just a day or two ago and it arrived today.

Tommy is a really great guy in my book.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 15, 2024, 05:59:41 PM
Charged up the liberty and I fixed the leak at the base of the plenum but found out the plenum gage where it screws into the plenum is leaking. I just tightened it down a little more and it doesn't seem to be leaking. Letting it sit for awhile to see if the pressure drops anymore.🤞 If it keeps leaking I'll just replace it with a bolt. Have no plans to change the regulator pressure so really don't need the gage.


Finally 🥳🎉🥳🎉🎇🎇! I got the PITA Oring out of the fx impact. One of the dental picks made it real simple. Now I need to figure out if I scratched the Oring groove to much to seal. I couldn't believe how easy it was with the right tool.DUH!! 🤣
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 16, 2024, 06:50:27 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 15, 2024, 05:59:41 PM
Charged up the liberty and I fixed the leak at the base of the plenum but found out the plenum gage where it screws into the plenum is leaking. I just tightened it down a little more and it doesn't seem to be leaking. Letting it sit for awhile to see if the pressure drops anymore.🤞 If it keeps leaking I'll just replace it with a bolt. Have no plans to change the regulator pressure so really don't need the gage.


Finally 🥳🎉🥳🎉🎇🎇! I got the PITA Oring out of the fx impact. One of the dental picks made it real simple. Now I need to figure out if I scratched the Oring groove to much to seal. I couldn't believe how easy it was with the right tool.DUH!! 🤣

Glad you got it, Robert… I know that thing has been bugging you for a while.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 16, 2024, 06:51:33 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 15, 2024, 05:55:43 PM
I received 3 O-ring kits from Tommy at CMP and a Sporter Tips book.
I wrote him an email about the 853 not shooting and he said it might need an ring replacement
and he would send a couple of kits and this book.
That was just a day or two ago and it arrived today.

Tommy is a really great guy in my book.

Ron

I’m looking forward to seeing you get your 853 running right again, Ron!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 16, 2024, 05:53:58 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 16, 2024, 06:50:27 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 15, 2024, 05:59:41 PM
Charged up the liberty and I fixed the leak at the base of the plenum but found out the plenum gage where it screws into the plenum is leaking. I just tightened it down a little more and it doesn't seem to be leaking. Letting it sit for awhile to see if the pressure drops anymore.🤞 If it keeps leaking I'll just replace it with a bolt. Have no plans to change the regulator pressure so really don't need the gage.


Finally 🥳🎉🥳🎉🎇🎇! I got the PITA Oring out of the fx impact. One of the dental picks made it real simple. Now I need to figure out if I scratched the Oring groove to much to seal. I couldn't believe how easy it was with the right tool.DUH!! 🤣

Glad you got it, Robert… I know that thing has been bugging you for a while.

Thanks John. Now I have to try and remember how to put it back together. I did get my liberty sealed also which I've been chasing for along time. I left it in the airgun shed overnight and it got down to 27f . I went and grabbed it this morning and it was so cold my hand almost stuck to it. I checked the gage and it was down about 20 bar from when I filled it yesterday so thinking it's still leaking. Brought in in the house and layed it on the bed and left it there because I was doing a bunch of yard work and didn't have time to do anything with it. Came back in 4 hrs later and it was right back where I filled it to.🎇 Now if I can get enough energy I'll finish putting the impact back together.😴 I ended up walking 10,600 steps while wearing muck boots coated with mud.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 16, 2024, 11:40:41 PM
Stomped around the USACOE permission with the Notos.  Collected a camera before the end of small game season.  Didn't see any treerats but put it on some pine cones walking back to the vehicle.  A nice day in nature :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 17, 2024, 07:41:01 AM
 Added to the Dead Pest of the day thread :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on February 17, 2024, 11:08:55 AM
Looking for the Mother of all Squirrels... the one that always seems t get away but is always is in the area taunting me, just sitting there, waiting for me to try again... THEN it moves before I can get a bead on it.

LoL !

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on February 17, 2024, 02:58:07 PM
Overcast and drizzling today so I chose the Crosman 362 to carry hunting.  I parked my truck at the squirrel spot and headed into the dripping woods.  I slogged around for a couple of hours but saw no game.  It was worth it just to get out of the house for a while.  After nearly a full hunting season with the 362 I have really come to like this little rifle.  Even scoped it is feather light.  The trigger is the best I've yet seen on a Crosman gun.  It is wickedly accurate with Crosman Piranhas and it makes 14 fpe with just a modest bit of over pumping.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 17, 2024, 05:06:21 PM
Got the impact back together and just checking if I fixed the leak. So far it's holding.🤞
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 17, 2024, 06:36:21 PM
Cast my first slugs posted in the new to casting thread...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 18, 2024, 10:31:01 AM
 I had a urge to bring one of my 362's into the rotation, I chose #760 as it has a TKO custom trigger, Buck Rail LDC and factory breach and sights, yup back to the basics. Had the idea of fitting a William's Peep on the plastic breach ??? Cant find it now LOL  ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on February 18, 2024, 10:36:37 AM
Field Target with the R1 at Bay Point.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 18, 2024, 11:21:56 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 17, 2024, 05:06:21 PM
Got the impact back together and just checking if I fixed the leak. So far it's holding.🤞
🎇🎇🎉👍 Impact is holding air!! I thought for sure that I had scratched the Oring groove. The regulator didn't even creap over night. Now I need to do some tuning and get the power I want with the lowest velocity spread.
This is what the Oring looked like after I got it out.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 18, 2024, 11:32:34 AM
I'm watching videos on how to replace the valve and O-rings on the Daisy 853.
I'm just about ready to do the deed. Now if I can only find my O-ring removal tool. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 18, 2024, 12:06:13 PM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on February 18, 2024, 10:36:37 AM
Field Target with the R1 at Bay Point.
Good times Frank!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 18, 2024, 04:34:36 PM
I got the Daisy 853 O-rings and valve replaced.
It was very hard for me. But after a couple of coronaries and a lot of
frustration in not having 2 more extra hands it's done and................IT SHOOTS!

I tested it and it's shooting around 405 to 410 FPS, which, I believe , it was when I first received it.
I feel it should be a lot higher, but it's so accurate that I'll take with a smile what she will give me.

Ron

Here's the only photo I remembered to take before being consumed by the whole process.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 18, 2024, 05:01:05 PM
That's awesome, Ron.  Glad to see you pressed on.  You now know more about your gun and how it works because of your efforts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 18, 2024, 05:15:42 PM
Thank you Keith.

You're right about knowing more and I have a little more confidence for doing something
like that again in the future.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 18, 2024, 07:49:02 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 18, 2024, 05:15:42 PM
Thank you Keith.

You're right about knowing more and I have a little more confidence for doing something
like that again in the future.

Ron

I can laugh at myself now, but I was scared to death to take the one stock screw out of my Marauder back in my humble beginnings.  Now I rebuild it my Slayer and my FX Impact myself along with doing many mods.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 18, 2024, 07:55:40 PM
Back when I began in 2013 I bought a case of 5 $21 B2-1 guns from a wholesale club. I did this to learn how springers worked and how to improve/tune them. I learned alot from those guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 18, 2024, 07:59:38 PM


Quote
I can laugh at myself now, but I was scared to death to take the one stock screw out of my Marauder back in my humble beginnings.  Now I rebuild it my Slayer and my FX Impact myself along with doing many mods.

Maybe I'll get there some day.
But today was as close to a panic attack as I've ever come. :D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 18, 2024, 08:42:53 PM
Quote from: avator on February 18, 2024, 07:55:40 PM
Back when I began in 2013 I bought a case of 5 $21 B2-1 guns from a wholesale club. I did this to learn how springers worked and how to improve/tune them. I learned alot from those guns.

Buying guns in bulk LOL.     I remember when you could buy cases of SKSs for cheap.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 18, 2024, 10:30:16 PM
I resealed 2 Benji 392PA pumpers for a gent............
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 18, 2024, 11:26:03 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 18, 2024, 04:34:36 PM
I got the Daisy 853 O-rings and valve replaced.
It was very hard for me. But after a couple of coronaries and a lot of
frustration in not having 2 more extra hands it's done and................IT SHOOTS!

I tested it and it's shooting around 405 to 410 FPS, which, I believe , it was when I first received it.
I feel it should be a lot higher, but it's so accurate that I'll take with a smile what she will give me.

Ron

Here's the only photo I remembered to take before being consumed by the whole process.
Well done!  Now just PM me your address and I’ll send mine so you can reseal it?  Thanks bro, I appreciate that 👊🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 19, 2024, 11:19:38 AM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 18, 2024, 07:49:02 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 18, 2024, 05:15:42 PM
Thank you Keith.

You're right about knowing more and I have a little more confidence for doing something
like that again in the future.

Ron

I can laugh at myself now, but I was scared to death to take the one stock screw out of my Marauder back in my humble beginnings.  Now I rebuild it my Slayer and my FX Impact myself along with doing many mods.
I was the the same way when it came to taking my Diana 48 apart to put a new spring in but roadworthy came to my rescue and now it's nothing. Same with my liberty. If AVS Steve hadn't posted a video on Utube I would have been very nervous taking it apart.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 19, 2024, 12:00:49 PM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 19, 2024, 11:19:38 AM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 18, 2024, 07:49:02 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 18, 2024, 05:15:42 PM
Thank you Keith.

You're right about knowing more and I have a little more confidence for doing something
like that again in the future.

Ron


I can laugh at myself now, but I was scared to death to take the one stock screw out of my Marauder back in my humble beginnings.  Now I rebuild it my Slayer and my FX Impact myself along with doing many mods.
I was the the same way when it came to taking my Diana 48 apart to put a new spring in but roadworthy came to my rescue and now it's nothing. Same with my liberty. If AVS Steve hadn't posted a video on Utube I would have been very nervous taking it apart.





x2 on Roadworthy to the rescue for newbies to 48 internals.

He also helped me resolve a custom trigger issue with a T05 I got from Bill that he got from other GTAers. Bill was straight up about it and it was great price. Probably my best used airgun purchase ever. Thank you Bill. Thank you Roadworthy (Thomas). Thank you GTA!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TennX on February 19, 2024, 12:34:24 PM
I sent Beeman Commander .177 back for exchange as it was defective…gurus here couldnt help and Im certainly not smart enough to “figger out” lol….good luck
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 19, 2024, 05:50:05 PM
Did a 10 shot shot string since finishing the impact up and I'm very pleased with the results. 10 shots averaging 57 fpe and only used 10bar. That's with the reg set to 118b and the power wheel on one. Need to back off the micro or macro,which ever is the one that takes a Allen wrench to adj. It had a 5.68 SD. I think if I turn the valve adjustment in a half or full turn from the 4 line it will reduce the SD.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 19, 2024, 07:02:13 PM
Here's the results.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on February 19, 2024, 08:49:52 PM
That's impressive power for a 22.  Glad you got the reg to hold.  How was it installing that O-ring?  I know on my Impact it doesn't like the valve dwell on line four so much if looking for tight numbers.  I typically run my .30 sniper on 135 bar for 90 FPE with the 46gr.  I little different but it likes the 135 to 150 reg range depending how much I want to push it.  I have had it at 115 FPE but dropped it down for safer shooting in the backyard.

That's a good lookin' spreadsheet you have there as well, lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 20, 2024, 10:06:21 AM
Quote from: triggertreat on February 19, 2024, 08:49:52 PM
That's impressive power for a 22.  Glad you got the reg to hold.  How was it installing that O-ring?  I know on my Impact it doesn't like the valve dwell on line four so much if looking for tight numbers.  I typically run my .30 sniper on 135 bar for 90 FPE with the 46gr.  I little different but it likes the 135 to 150 reg range depending how much I want to push it.  I have had it at 115 FPE but dropped it down for safer shooting in the backyard.

That's a good lookin' spreadsheet you have there as well, lol.
It was easy peasy. Just install the regulator piston with the washer stack on it and it just pops into place. Installing the Orings on the adj screw is the real PITA! I installed the first one and then was able to roll the second one over the first but it was hard getting them started.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 20, 2024, 11:52:45 AM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
Told ya... story of my life..
First thing I saw was the hot plate mold oven that quit working yesterday.   :-\
Opened it up and found a burnt wire. Cut all the factory wiring out and went directly from the power supply cord to the heat element terminals like I should have to begin with. All back together and working properly now.
Meantime I aired up the NoDoze. Mail lady is due to drop the new Maple mag in the mailbox within the hour.
Maybe I'll get to that cleaning and organizing tomorrow.   :o ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
SQUIRREL! 🐿️

I do the same thing all the time.  We should start a club 🤠
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 12:51:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
SQUIRREL! 🐿️

I do the same thing all the time.  We should start a club 🤠

I would have to be a member of that club.
I call those distractions, "squirrel moments". Like walking a dog and everything is fine and calm, then all of a sudden, SQUIRRELLLLLL!
And off it goes trying to pull you along.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:07:17 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 12:51:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
SQUIRREL! 🐿️

I do the same thing all the time.  We should start a club 🤠

I would have to be a member of that club.
I call those distractions, "squirrel moments". Like walking a dog and everything is fine and calm, then all of a sudden, SQUIRRELLLLLL!
And off it goes trying to pull you along.

Ron
Welcome!  You are a charter member 🎖️
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 20, 2024, 01:09:59 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:07:17 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 12:51:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
SQUIRREL! 🐿️

I do the same thing all the time.  We should start a club 🤠

I would have to be a member of that club.
I call those distractions, "squirrel moments". Like walking a dog and everything is fine and calm, then all of a sudden, SQUIRRELLLLLL!
And off it goes trying to pull you along.

Ron
Welcome!  You are a charter member 🎖️
So, are we "The Secret Squirrel Society" now?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 01:09:59 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:07:17 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 12:51:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
SQUIRREL! 🐿️

I do the same thing all the time.  We should start a club 🤠

I would have to be a member of that club.
I call those distractions, "squirrel moments". Like walking a dog and everything is fine and calm, then all of a sudden, SQUIRRELLLLLL!
And off it goes trying to pull you along.

Ron
Welcome!  You are a charter member 🎖️
So, are we "The Secret Squirrel Society" now?
All in favor say “AYE”
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 20, 2024, 01:14:51 PM
Just as predicted, the Maple mag arrived and I was opening the shipping envelop on the walk back from the mailbox. Straight to the shooting bench where oddly the NoDoze was laying with the breech open like a hungry carp waiting for a a slice of bread to be tossed in the water.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 20, 2024, 01:15:53 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 01:09:59 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:07:17 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 12:51:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
SQUIRREL! 🐿️

I do the same thing all the time.  We should start a club 🤠

I would have to be a member of that club.
I call those distractions, "squirrel moments". Like walking a dog and everything is fine and calm, then all of a sudden, SQUIRRELLLLLL!
And off it goes trying to pull you along.

Ron
Welcome!  You are a charter member 🎖️
So, are we "The Secret Squirrel Society" now?
All in favor say “AYE”
AYE !!
Perfect logo Brett.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 01:49:49 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 01:09:59 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:07:17 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 12:51:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
SQUIRREL! 🐿️

I do the same thing all the time.  We should start a club 🤠

I would have to be a member of that club.
I call those distractions, "squirrel moments". Like walking a dog and everything is fine and calm, then all of a sudden, SQUIRRELLLLLL!
And off it goes trying to pull you along.

Ron
Welcome!  You are a charter member 🎖️
So, are we "The Secret Squirrel Society" now?
All in favor say “AYE”


AYE !

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 20, 2024, 02:04:54 PM
Looks like the AYEs have it.    ::)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Thauglor on February 20, 2024, 05:31:05 PM
Since my back flared up over the weekend, all I can hold is the daisy 499b so I shot it offhand at a pig silhouette.  With the sunlight behind me, I was able to watch the steel bbs fly towards the target
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 05:59:40 PM
I did some more 10m match practice trying to get a solid repeatable routine developed.
It seems to me the less hold I have on the rifle the more accurate the shot.

I pull snug, then relax, lean my head over to the rest, relax my hold to almost no contact except for
the shoulder contact to hold the butt plate in place with out slipping, and just enough trigger hand contact to pull the trigger, and slowly squeeze.
I actually never know when the trigger will break, which makes up for an eternity of trying to keep still before "snap" it shoots.

I figure if I do that with positive results enough times it might become second nature with out me having to
actually think about it.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 20, 2024, 09:28:35 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 01:09:59 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:07:17 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 12:51:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
SQUIRREL! 🐿️

I do the same thing all the time.  We should start a club 🤠

I would have to be a member of that club.
I call those distractions, "squirrel moments". Like walking a dog and everything is fine and calm, then all of a sudden, SQUIRRELLLLLL!
And off it goes trying to pull you along.

Ron
Welcome!  You are a charter member 🎖️
So, are we "The Secret Squirrel Society" now?
All in favor say “AYE”
Hope those images are royalty free as I pirated them to my hard drive.  I was filling out my application to the SSS and then...what was I saying.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 20, 2024, 09:31:35 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 05:59:40 PM
I did some more 10m match practice trying to get a solid repeatable routine developed.
It seems to me the less hold I have on the rifle the more accurate the shot.

I pull snug, then relax, lean my head over to the rest, relax my hold to almost no contact except for
the shoulder contact to hold the butt plate in place with out slipping, and just enough trigger hand contact to pull the trigger, and slowly squeeze.
I actually never know when the trigger will break, which makes up for an eternity of trying to keep still before "snap" it shoots.

I figure if I do that with positive results enough times it might become second nature with out me having to
actually think about it.

Ron
You're already 1shot 1kill accurate...Hosier Daddy's gonna have to make an award for a perfect "205" target....lol.  Sounds like a great discipline to keep the erodible skill sharp cheers
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 09:45:46 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 20, 2024, 09:31:35 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 05:59:40 PM
I did some more 10m match practice trying to get a solid repeatable routine developed.
It seems to me the less hold I have on the rifle the more accurate the shot.

I pull snug, then relax, lean my head over to the rest, relax my hold to almost no contact except for
the shoulder contact to hold the butt plate in place with out slipping, and just enough trigger hand contact to pull the trigger, and slowly squeeze.
I actually never know when the trigger will break, which makes up for an eternity of trying to keep still before "snap" it shoots.

I figure if I do that with positive results enough times it might become second nature with out me having to
actually think about it.

Ron
You're already 1shot 1kill accurate...Hosier Daddy's gonna have to make an award for a perfect "205" target....lol.  Sounds like a great discipline to keep the erodible skill sharp cheers

That's the plan.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on February 21, 2024, 01:40:04 AM
Finished building the spring compressor and got the innards out of the 350
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on February 21, 2024, 03:37:48 AM
Please can I join the secret squirrel club. I will be a diligent member. I am always tidying my workshop. I try very hard to keep tools in the right place. I try to clean up my mess . If there s no mess then I haven't made anything ; not even a mess. Trouble is my aim to have a magazine type workshop has not come to pass and I know it never will and i am always looking for my pencil .
Sometimes i find something i wasn't looking for.
I put to you good sirs my impecable qualifications.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on February 21, 2024, 03:48:47 PM
I'm doing restos on a Crosman 760 self cocker and a Daisy 880 for a guy who wants to go back
to the times and rifles of his youth......very passionate!
The valve in the 760 had seen the internal spring reduced to bits and pieces.....
The old pressed together piston has now had the cup replaced and I finally got the pump arm to cam-over.
I had to grind a tad off the back of the pump link as it would hit the inside of the pump tube before cam over was achieved.
I touched up the bluing on the barrel and pump tube, and bead blasted and repainted the receivers.
I also made a probe tip w/O-ring.
This gonna be one sweet 760......

Next up will be the 880.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 21, 2024, 05:08:30 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on February 21, 2024, 03:48:47 PM
I'm doing restos on a Crosman 760 self cocker and a Daisy 880 for a guy who wants to go back
to the times and rifles of his youth......very passionate!
The valve in the 760 had seen the internal spring reduced to bits and pieces.....
The old pressed together piston has now had the cup replaced and I finally got the pump arm to cam-over.
I had to grind a tad off the back of the pump link as it would hit the inside of the pump tube before cam over was achieved.
I touched up the bluing on the barrel and pump tube, and bead blasted and repainted the receivers.
I also made a probe tip w/O-ring.
This gonna be one sweet 760......

Next up will be the 880.....

Nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 21, 2024, 06:09:12 PM
Got back from a couple hours walking around grocery shopping and my hip was on fire. I wasn't up to beginning the clearing of the shooting lane into the woods. I did walk out and scope out the path it will take. I estimate it will be 50 yards from the shooting window in the Red Shed. I'll hit it with the range finder once I get enough cleared.
I have a plan for a target stand and have the materials to build it. I have a brush pile to move and maybe burn from the clearing project last year.
Weather looks to be hovering around the 70s for the next several days so I can see lots of shooting in near future.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 22, 2024, 12:20:30 AM
After being released from the penalty box a full day of back to back meetings, I went to the USACOE permission with the Notos.  Never Fired a shot or saw any squirrels but a nice evening with a beautiful moonlight heading back to the HRV.  Two lots out from the permission there were 7 does grazing on Farmer Joe's horse field less than 20 yards from the road..another beautiful sight to end the evening....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 22, 2024, 12:36:40 AM
Quote from: Novagun on February 21, 2024, 03:37:48 AM
Please can I join the secret squirrel club. I will be a diligent member. I am always tidying my workshop. I try very hard to keep tools in the right place. I try to clean up my mess . If there s no mess then I haven't made anything ; not even a mess. Trouble is my aim to have a magazine type workshop has not come to pass and I know it never will and i am always looking for my pencil .
Sometimes i find something i wasn't looking for.
I put to you good sirs my impecable qualifications.
Consider yourself initiated into the club.  Shhhhhh 🤫
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Oldgringo on February 22, 2024, 05:08:21 PM
With the help of my beloved, 82 year old, wife, I repaired/replaced my 30 yard targets and 30 yard spoons, both of which had been shot to death.  Tomorrow, there will be some shootin' goin' on.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 22, 2024, 05:10:17 PM
Quote from: Oldgringo on February 22, 2024, 05:08:21 PM
With the help of my beloved, 82 year old, wife, I repaired/replaced my 30 yard targets and 30 yard spoons, both of which had been shot to death.  Tomorrow, there will be some shootin' goin' on.

Happy shootin' .

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on February 22, 2024, 05:57:05 PM
Well, I'm starting to tackle the check valves in my Aspen. I haven't done anything with it for over 3 years so I'm going how did I do this. I couldn't remember how to take it apart even after doing it numerous times. Dang sometimers!!!🤬🤬🤬
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 23, 2024, 05:35:10 AM
Retaped the dragonfly for barrel support. Not the first time I've DIY'd a nonbarrel band solution to barrel band solving problems.

This time I just put pieces of electrical tape on top of the pump housing just below the plastic muzzle cover. Layered piece upon piece until pumping the thing made no noticable buzz or vibration.

Then shot ftt greens on 2 pumps at metal bulls in the metal bull stampede trap/game. Good times. I like the dragonfly mk i with the plastic diopter I took from a qb 10m gun. I have a metal match grade daisy peep, but the knob gets in the way of the bolt. The plastic peep doesn't get in the way of the cocking bolt. It also matches the plastic muzzle cover/sight.

Shooting peeps with just a front post is working well for thus plinking gun. Not sure how well suited it is to paper punching [chuckling]. Might find out if the next casual match posts.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 23, 2024, 05:36:30 AM
Quote from: Madd Hatter on February 22, 2024, 05:57:05 PM
Well, I'm starting to tackle the check valves in my Aspen. I haven't done anything with it for over 3 years so I'm going how did I do this. I couldn't remember how to take it apart even after doing it numerous times. Dang sometimers!!!🤬🤬🤬

[chuckling].

Memory is a funny thing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 23, 2024, 05:37:42 AM
Quote from: Oldgringo on February 22, 2024, 05:08:21 PM
With the help of my beloved, 82 year old, wife, I repaired/replaced my 30 yard targets and 30 yard spoons, both of which had been shot to death.  Tomorrow, there will be some shootin' goin' on.

Oh, it's on!! (As they say)

Spooooooon!

Sorry, I get excited by spoon shooting.  And you do it all the time!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 23, 2024, 10:07:32 AM
This morning, I nailed an old carpet remnant to my back board to help alleviate the damage
being done to the wood.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 23, 2024, 05:03:48 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 23, 2024, 10:07:32 AM
This morning, I nailed an old carpet remnant to my back board to help alleviate the damage
being done to the wood.

Ron

Might buy you some time. Keep your eyes out for any steel remnants. I once used a door I took off a busted dryer before disposing of it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 23, 2024, 05:37:43 PM
I look at most things a lot different these days.
"Target"...... "backstop"..... :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on February 23, 2024, 06:13:48 PM
I printed this stack of baffles to fit in a rockr1 1” diameter ldc housing.   

A while ago Subscriber had posted some designs based on an old patent, the idea being to create toroidal vortices that will store and delay release of some air. 

I made this using tinkercad, it was actually pretty quick to design.  It prints as 10 separate disks - I just roughly stacked them in the modeling software to show the arrangement when they’re stacked. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on February 23, 2024, 06:54:00 PM
 Checked on the Vigi I'm trying to part with. Still holding Co2. Wiped it all down again...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 23, 2024, 09:57:37 PM
Picked up Memsahib after work slung the Notos and took a two mile hike on the USACOE permission.  Every since I bought her those sexy $40 Walmart hiking boots she's been wanting to go with me about once a month :-)  Not a squirrel one but found a scrape line/deer trail for next season...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: lm22 on February 24, 2024, 01:17:37 AM
Went and did some shooting with my dad for the first time in a long time.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 24, 2024, 08:06:07 AM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:12:31 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 01:09:59 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 01:07:17 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 20, 2024, 12:51:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 20, 2024, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: avator on February 20, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
I'm going to make another attempt to clean up the shop today. Every time I start I find something that distracts me and leads me down another path.
SQUIRREL! 🐿️

I do the same thing all the time.  We should start a club 🤠

I would have to be a member of that club.
I call those distractions, "squirrel moments". Like walking a dog and everything is fine and calm, then all of a sudden, SQUIRRELLLLLL!
And off it goes trying to pull you along.

Ron
Welcome!  You are a charter member 🎖️
So, are we "The Secret Squirrel Society" now?
All in favor say “AYE”
A little late, but, AYE!!! 🐿️
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 24, 2024, 08:14:13 AM
Maybe we should begin a thread in the back room for the Secret Squirrel Society. We could talk about what we set out to do and ended up doing instead.
Pretty sure that thread would get alot of traffic.... probably be difficult to stay on topic..   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 24, 2024, 08:32:39 AM
Quote from: avator on February 24, 2024, 08:14:13 AM
Maybe we should begin a thread in the back room for the Secret Squirrel Society. We could talk about what we set out to do and ended up doing instead.
Pretty sure that thread would get alot of traffic.... probably be difficult to stay on topic..   :o

That would be tough. It’s pretty much accurate for me in this thread, I just hardly come back to show what I did vs. what I said I would in this thread. I’m just glad I’m not the only one.  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 24, 2024, 08:34:35 AM
It most definitely would be hard to stay on topic.
*squirrels are everywhere*

Great idea to have a SSS Gate.

Ron

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7p9nRr1Usk&ab_channel=DashAnimations
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 24, 2024, 09:17:07 AM
I have something to say about that... Wait... what?

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 24, 2024, 09:32:19 AM
I'm not sure that I want to belong to any society that would have me as a member.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 24, 2024, 11:51:18 AM
It happens constantly....
I went out to the shop this morning to make another attempt at cleaning work benches and putting tools away.
I got one bench done and spotted the Avenger at the shooting window bench. SQUIRREL !!!
I opened the window and sat down. Wait, that target is all shot up.. better go change it. With shoot n see in hand I walked out to the small trap I had hanging on a tree. Well, that trap wasn't made for .25 at 40fpe.
So I walked back to the shop and grabbed one of my 1'x3'x2mm high strength steel blanks. Ok, I need to paint that... so I took the blank and a rattle can back to the tree, hung and painted it.
Back at the shooting bench I ranged the blank at 40yds. So far I've shot 6 mags with the Avenger and a 2k fill's worth with the FD-PCP.
Then I got the idea that I wanted to sample some 99.9% pure lead casting.... but I don't have any 99.9% pure lead. Next I found myself on Rotometal's website ordering lead.
Still have 2 work benches to clean...   :o

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 24, 2024, 12:10:46 PM
I cut up more Amazon boxes to use as backing for paper targets.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 24, 2024, 04:43:51 PM
Ron... that ADHD video pretty much sums up every night here.
LOL
Thanks!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 24, 2024, 05:58:55 PM
Sheriff West called me this morning and told me and Betty Lou to come out to the barn this afternoon. He asked if I had an airgun for sale. I sold him a springer some time back and he wanted something different. I took the Dragonfly MK2 and the SPA Plinkster (MRodAir C02) both in .177. He chose the Plinkster but said he wants the Dragonfly next month. The Starlings are messin' with his Martins.
Then he walked me into his mancave and handed me a gallon jug. We'll split a 3 gallon run of creek water happy pie.  8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on February 24, 2024, 10:41:47 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 24, 2024, 12:10:46 PM
I cut up more Amazon boxes to use as backing for paper targets.

Ron

I need to do that tonight.

I WILL do that tonight.

Gotta find the cutter first.   ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 24, 2024, 11:17:40 PM
Quote from: airgunaut on February 24, 2024, 10:41:47 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 24, 2024, 12:10:46 PM
I cut up more Amazon boxes to use as backing for paper targets.

Ron

I need to do that tonight.

I WILL do that tonight.

Gotta find the cutter first.   ???
I actually used a 12x12 Amazon box to make a "pellet trap" filled with cut up boxes.  The 30cal slugs go through and hit by steel plate backed trap, but the 22 cal stuff can be found near the back of the box and the 177s are mid to two thirds into the box.  A lot easier to recover than out of the insulation on my steel backing plate.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 24, 2024, 11:19:41 PM
Quote from: avator on February 24, 2024, 05:58:55 PM
Sheriff West called me this morning and told me and Betty Lou to come out to the barn this afternoon. He asked if I had an airgun for sale. I sold him a springer some time back and he wanted something different. I took the Dragonfly MK2 and the SPA Plinkster (MRodAir C02) both in .177. He chose the Plinkster but said he wants the Dragonfly next month. The Starlings are messin' with his Martins.
Then he walked me into his mancave and handed me a gallon jug. We'll split a 3 gallon run of creek water happy pie.  8)
Green with envy sippin mediocre Makers Mark 46.....while trolling GTA...cheers
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 25, 2024, 12:06:00 AM
 Did a shot string on low power and 89 grain NOE .350 fn slugs in my Recluse, after swapping out the THOR LT off the Recluse on to the AEA Challenger .303 with 60 gr pellets puts out about the same power, but the Recluse has over drive in reserve 100+ fps faster on high, will be doing more ammo crony strings and make and save better notes than the last times.
 Next up tomorrow will be sight in and double check the AEA and get the thermal sighted in, Coyotes be ware, or better yet not ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 12:12:00 PM
Love the SSS logo, James
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 12:28:55 PM
I shot and submitted my target for the Casual Match #7.

It's the first target to submit after the O-ring / valve replacement.
It's shootin' ok.


Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Kola on February 25, 2024, 12:32:34 PM
Shot more feral pigeons.

Moved here last October, count is on 85 now.

Since I started shooting them the other bird species started thriving, 21 species and counting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 01:51:29 PM
I beedazzled the Gamo Arrow.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 01:52:18 PM
'Nother pic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 01:55:52 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 01:52:18 PM
'Nother pic.

That put a smile on my face. :)

It'll add a minimum of 50 fps to the velocity.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 02:21:20 PM
[chuckling]

Yeah, Ron, I am expecting beedazzling velocities.

[chuckling]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on February 25, 2024, 03:44:09 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 12:28:55 PM
I shot and submitted my target for the Casual Match #7.

It's the first target to submit after the O-ring / valve replacement.
It's shootin' ok.


Ron


OK? OK? Only OK!?

Good job fixing it and getting back to practice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on February 25, 2024, 03:48:31 PM
Need to retrain my instant translation of what SSS means around here, to a GTA-specific translation.

Shoot, Score, Show. No other holing involved.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 03:50:23 PM
Quote from: airgunaut on February 25, 2024, 03:44:09 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 12:28:55 PM
I shot and submitted my target for the Casual Match #7.

It's the first target to submit after the O-ring / valve replacement.
It's shootin' ok.


Ron


OK? OK? Only OK!?

Good job fixing it and getting back to practice!

Thanks, Pat.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cope1041 on February 25, 2024, 04:00:11 PM
To windy to really do any shooting,  cant burn any piles, even to gusty to go fall trees,  So i decided to build my own Know your limit target out of scrap,  only had to buy 2 steel rods.  rest was all stuff I had on hand.  total cost 15 bucks,  time about 1 hours.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on February 25, 2024, 05:09:48 PM
Quote from: airgunaut on February 25, 2024, 03:48:31 PM
Need to retrain my instant translation of what SSS means around here, to a GTA-specific translation.

Secret Squirrel Soc....
Oh look Raisen Bread!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 05:11:26 PM
Quote from: Cope1041 on February 25, 2024, 04:00:11 PM
To windy to really do any shooting,  cant burn any piles, even to gusty to go fall trees,  So i decided to build my own Know your limit target out of scrap,  only had to buy 2 steel rods.  rest was all stuff I had on hand.  total cost 15 bucks,  time about 1 hours.

That looks really nice.
Great job.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Gaffer62 on February 25, 2024, 05:52:47 PM
This is my new target board I made last week. Had great fun today shooting at thr different targets
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 06:43:13 PM
Quote from: Gaffer62 on February 25, 2024, 05:52:47 PM
This is my new target board I made last week. Had great fun today shooting at thr different targets

That looks like a big bucket full of fun.
What's the distance? It looks a long ways off.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Gaffer62 on February 25, 2024, 06:58:13 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 06:43:13 PM
Quote from: Gaffer62 on February 25, 2024, 05:52:47 PM
This is my new target board I made last week. Had great fun today shooting at thr different targets

That looks like a big bucket full of fun.
What's the distance? It looks a long ways off.

Ron

It’s about 30 yards away and made from stock board
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 09:20:18 PM
Those look like 1 inch and 1.5 inch spinners?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 09:30:09 PM
How do I get the SSS logo on my forum profile? When I cut and paste it's just a url...

Oooo, pizza! 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on February 25, 2024, 11:38:21 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on February 25, 2024, 05:09:48 PM
Quote from: airgunaut on February 25, 2024, 03:48:31 PM
Need to retrain my instant translation of what SSS means around here, to a GTA-specific translation.

Secret Squirrel Soc....
Oh look Raisen Bread!

Funny you mention raisin bread. I had a toasted slice of it with PB (not that kind) for dessert. Because I forgot to thaw a few frozen mini cream puffs...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 11:43:42 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 09:30:09 PM
How do I get the SSS logo on my forum profile? When I cut and paste it's just a url...

Oooo, pizza! 

Right click -> save as .
Where in your profile would one put it to show membership?



Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 26, 2024, 07:01:18 AM
This past week I rebuilt my backstop on my 100 meter range. You might say I went overboard, but it’s not just for airguns.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 26, 2024, 07:32:44 AM
Very nicely done. What a great spot.
That should last a while.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 26, 2024, 07:33:40 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 11:43:42 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 09:30:09 PM
How do I get the SSS logo on my forum profile? When I cut and paste it's just a url...

Oooo, pizza! 

Right click -> save as .
Where in your profile would one put it to show membership?

Ron
Copy the imaged  SMG ? address and I pasted it in my signature area in my profile .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 26, 2024, 08:31:00 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 26, 2024, 07:33:40 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 11:43:42 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 09:30:09 PM
How do I get the SSS logo on my forum profile? When I cut and paste it's just a url...

Oooo, pizza! 

Right click -> save as .
Where in your profile would one put it to show membership?

Ron
Copy the imaged  SMG ? address and I pasted it in my signature area in my profile .

Thanks , James.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on February 26, 2024, 11:44:02 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 26, 2024, 07:01:18 AM
This past week I rebuilt my backstop on my 100 meter range. You might say I went overboard, but it’s not just for airguns.  ;)

This looks great - nice job.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 26, 2024, 12:06:25 PM
I shot a Casual Match target for my Umarex APX pumper.
This rifle is a nice plinker but not worth much for match shootin'.

Score of 188 and 1 X.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 26, 2024, 02:51:12 PM
Quote from: Mr.P on February 26, 2024, 11:44:02 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 26, 2024, 07:01:18 AM
This past week I rebuilt my backstop on my 100 meter range. You might say I went overboard, but it’s not just for airguns.  ;)

This looks great - nice job.
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 26, 2024, 07:32:44 AM
Very nicely done. What a great spot.
That should last a while.

Ron

Thanks Fellas!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on February 26, 2024, 02:59:35 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 26, 2024, 07:01:18 AM
This past week I rebuilt my backstop on my 100 meter range. You might say I went overboard, but it’s not just for airguns.  ;)
Sweet 😎😎😎
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 26, 2024, 03:34:13 PM
Quote from: bReTt on February 26, 2024, 02:59:35 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on February 26, 2024, 07:01:18 AM
This past week I rebuilt my backstop on my 100 meter range. You might say I went overboard, but it’s not just for airguns.  ;)
Sweet 😎😎😎

Thanks Brett!!!  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 26, 2024, 03:40:09 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on February 26, 2024, 07:33:40 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on February 25, 2024, 11:43:42 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on February 25, 2024, 09:30:09 PM
How do I get the SSS logo on my forum profile? When I cut and paste it's just a url...

Oooo, pizza! 

Right click -> save as .
Where in your profile would one put it to show membership?

Ron
Copy the imaged  SMG ? address and I pasted it in my signature area in my profile .

Tried that and all that came up was the url link in my posts.  Also tried saving and that didn't work either. I'm on an old ipad, which might be the issue.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Thauglor on February 26, 2024, 03:50:30 PM
This past weekend we attended a regional silhouette Air rifle match, 47 shooters. Best score (not me) was by a young outstanding lad with a 170/180 over 3 60 shot matches.  Very fun match inside a chicken coop

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on February 26, 2024, 03:51:24 PM
Quote from: Thauglor on February 26, 2024, 03:50:30 PM
This past weekend we attended a regional silhouette Air rifle match, 47 shooters. Best score (not me) was by a young outstanding lad with a 170/180 over 3 60 shot matches.  Very fun match inside a chicken coop

Wow, very cool!  Where was it?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Thauglor on February 26, 2024, 04:18:27 PM
In Louisiana near Jonesboro, known as the Coop Shoot and has been going on since 2014ish
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 26, 2024, 05:14:11 PM
Quote from: Thauglor on February 26, 2024, 04:18:27 PM
In Louisiana near Jonesboro, known as the Coop Shoot and has been going on since 2014ish
That is very awesome to see… we sure do have chicken coops down here… I’d love to have one to turn into an indoor range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Van on February 26, 2024, 05:59:27 PM
   Installed one of the 3D printed moderators that TKO now has for various guns on his sister web site AirGunMods.com.  This one for 7/16" barrels like my 1322 with 12" barrel. It was $24.50 plus $2 if you want the ramp sight.  It is well made and does a great job on this pump gun that has a flat top valve/pump set up. I put regular TKOs on all my PCP and higher-powered guns and have not tried one of these on them.  I just noticed Mike was selling this last week and ordered one. It came in just three days after placing the order.  (http://)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 26, 2024, 11:35:55 PM
Before and middle pictures.  Tore down the SPA 800r to this point without looking at the Utube video.  The gun is incredibly simple and logical to work on.  At first I was a little salty that I needed to keep switching H2,H3,H2.5 but realized that's part of the idiot proofing for re-assembly.  Almost German of those Chinese....
Still to do;
Drill out barrel at TP to 4.0mm (to match new TP)
Trigger assemply polish job.
Watch the video and remove the valve for TR Robb stem swap
Re-assemble and chrono

The Hammer, Spring and guide are so well matched I don't see any mods a spring swap might not fit other than longer...may have to figure out shims if needed for tuning.

Down the rabbit hole I go
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tater on February 27, 2024, 04:51:48 AM
Quote from: Van on February 26, 2024, 05:59:27 PM
   Installed one of the 3D printed moderators that TKO now has for various guns on his sister web site AirGunMods.com.  This one for 7/16" barrels like my 1322 with 12" barrel. It was $24.50 plus $2 if you want the ramp sight.  It is well made and does a great job on this pump gun that has a flat top valve/pump set up. I put regular TKOs on all my PCP and higher-powered guns and have not tried one of these on them.  I just noticed Mike was selling this last week and ordered one. It came in just three days after placing the order.  (http://)

Looks great. I bought a similar one (different brand) for my 2240. How much does it quiet it down?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Van on February 27, 2024, 09:45:47 AM
   Hi Jerry, it sounds about the same to my not so good ears as the regular TKO which I removed to use on another gun. It would be interesting to compare the two when I get time with my sound meter on this gun at 8 pumps.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 27, 2024, 11:20:53 AM
I experimented with adding one of the extensions made for the 853 to the butt stock
of the Umarex APX for better more natural shoulder to trigger pull.

I think it will work just fine.
I'll have to attach it more securely with screws, but it works well.
I might even grind down the extension to match the butt stock profile better.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on February 27, 2024, 09:02:43 PM
I went out back with the Sheridan E holstered on my hip and went around with a probe trying to find the Vole that's been digging tunnels.
I have a couple traps and a pack of giant destroyer smoke bombs, but I need to figure out the best hole to place them in first.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Teep on February 27, 2024, 11:35:28 PM
Rebuilt my Crosman 1377, valve was leaking.  Don't take long to disassemble, install a new valve, and re-assemble.  Still waiting on a cocking shoe for my R9, been in pieces since December 5th.  The cocking shoe ship date keeps getting pushed back, now due Mar. 18.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 28, 2024, 12:23:05 AM
More work on project SPA 800r posted here
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=212318.new#new
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggerfest on February 28, 2024, 02:41:01 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on February 26, 2024, 11:35:55 PM
Before and middle pictures.  Tore down the SPA 800r to this point without looking at the Utube video.  The gun is incredibly simple and logical to work on.  At first I was a little salty that I needed to keep switching H2,H3,H2.5 but realized that's part of the idiot proofing for re-assembly.  Almost German of those Chinese....
Still to do;
Drill out barrel at TP to 4.0mm (to match new TP)
Trigger assemply polish job.
Watch the video and remove the valve for TR Robb stem swap
Re-assemble and chrono

The Hammer, Spring and guide are so well matched I don't see any mods a spring swap might not fit other than longer...may have to figure out shims if needed for tuning.

Down the rabbit hole I go

I like the grip !

Where did you get ? Is it from Buckrail ?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on February 28, 2024, 06:53:00 AM
 Had my Recluse along for final sight in, end of the work day was way too tired to shoot ;(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on February 28, 2024, 03:25:51 PM
I started taking my Crosman MK2 apart.   The previous owner must have owned stock in an oil company.   I've never seen such an oily gun.    The first layer was like hardened cosmoline and a couple parts are not ready to come out.   I've got some PB Blaster working on it now.   We'll see if it loosens up in a couple days.   At least I don't have to worry about corrosion in there.   If I run into trouble I'll be researching here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on February 28, 2024, 09:57:39 PM
Today was dremel day.  First I  installed the 2x28x60mm hammer spring in the 30 caliber Challenger to get ready for SSS chrono testing.  While the stock was off I started rough inletting a repurposed MSR lower for possible weight reduction for Thik Girl.
Then in true secret squirrel society prospect mode holding the dremel caused me to realize why I had the SPA in pieces on the work bench so I completed the trigger assembly polish and reassembled.  Filled to 150bar to see if she holds over-nite as Thursday is late nite at LGR.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 29, 2024, 07:21:39 AM
I got my Birchwood Casey Xtreme shooting bench put together, last night after work.  8)
I really need to work on organizing my garage, it’s out of control.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on February 29, 2024, 07:39:39 AM
That looks like a good and versatile bench.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 29, 2024, 08:56:57 AM
John... one of these would go perfect with that new shooting bench.

https://a.co/d/h5nGGP3
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Mr.P on February 29, 2024, 10:53:48 AM
Shooting a .25 gk1 through a set of 3d printed baffles I am trying. These are based on an old patent Subscriber shared here a while back.  Air is shunted into donut-shaped cavities that create little vortices that trap air as long as it is moving quickly. 

These fit in a 1” OD aluminum housing I got from rockr1 a while back.  This works very well compared to other designs I tried that fit in the same small space (in this case about 70 mm length x 22.6 mm inner diam.

I’ve tried a couple of variations on this one. This is my third revision, and I carefully sanded all of the mating surfaces between the baffles and have them tightly compressed together in the can so they seal well I hope.

 Each baffle is ~6 mm thick

In the attached picture, I just kind of roughly stack them in the 3-D modeling software, so you can see the boundaries between the individual baffles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on February 29, 2024, 02:15:01 PM
Quote from: avator on February 29, 2024, 08:56:57 AM
John... one of these would go perfect with that new shooting bench.

https://a.co/d/h5nGGP3
I don't Know, that seat sure looks uncomfortable.... ;D ;D ;D :o, how do you ride that thing... ;D ;D ;D :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 29, 2024, 03:21:12 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on February 29, 2024, 02:15:01 PM
Quote from: avator on February 29, 2024, 08:56:57 AM
John... one of these would go perfect with that new shooting bench.

https://a.co/d/h5nGGP3
I don't Know, that seat sure looks uncomfortable.... ;D ;D ;D :o, how do you ride that thing... ;D ;D ;D :o
Very gingerly. That might be why it's called "Stinger".   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on February 29, 2024, 03:27:48 PM
Quote from: avator on February 29, 2024, 03:21:12 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on February 29, 2024, 02:15:01 PM
Quote from: avator on February 29, 2024, 08:56:57 AM
John... one of these would go perfect with that new shooting bench.

https://a.co/d/h5nGGP3
I don't Know, that seat sure looks uncomfortable.... ;D ;D ;D :o, how do you ride that thing... ;D ;D ;D :o
Very gingerly. That might be why it's called "Stinger".   :o
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on February 29, 2024, 03:31:04 PM
Well I just bought a couple more Ali Express Regulated Drop Blocks and a 450cc carbon Bottle, now that I know how to fix the regulator problem, they sure make the bottle fit better on the gun and I love the external adjuster screw, make adjusting the pressure (when it works) easy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on February 29, 2024, 09:41:54 PM
Quote from: avator on February 29, 2024, 08:56:57 AM
John... one of these would go perfect with that new shooting bench.

https://a.co/d/h5nGGP3

That Stinger rest is impressive. The yoke that came with the bench and my Caldwell rear bag was very comfortable to shoot from though.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on February 29, 2024, 10:06:59 PM
I actually suggested the Stinger before I notice the built in yoke on your shooting bench.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 01, 2024, 06:09:17 AM
Quote from: avator on February 29, 2024, 10:06:59 PM
I actually suggested the Stinger before I notice the built in yoke on your shooting bench.

Actually, I was very skeptical of the yoke until I tried it. I thought, compared to my front Caldwell bag, I’d shelf it. Amazingly simple, it’s very soft holding on the front stock and extremely adjustable.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 01, 2024, 06:57:38 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on March 01, 2024, 06:09:17 AM
Quote from: avator on February 29, 2024, 10:06:59 PM
I actually suggested the Stinger before I notice the built in yoke on your shooting bench.

Actually, I was very skeptical of the yoke until I tried it. I thought, compared to my front Caldwell bag, I’d shelf it. Amazingly simple, it’s very soft holding on the front stock and extremely adjustable.
Seems to me that Stinger would be the next best thing to a vise for testing accuracy. A soft rear bag has some play in movement while recocking the gun whereas the Stinger would be more of a set it and forget it type deal. I watch guys like Rick doing gun reviews using one and it looks quite solid.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 01, 2024, 07:11:47 AM
... 3 days later I did get one sight in shot off with the Recluse, on Wed. 4" low and 5" right  at 50 was too cold and windy to take any more shots, will get back to it this nicer weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 01, 2024, 07:40:57 AM
Quote from: avator on March 01, 2024, 06:57:38 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on March 01, 2024, 06:09:17 AM
Quote from: avator on February 29, 2024, 10:06:59 PM
I actually suggested the Stinger before I notice the built in yoke on your shooting bench.

Actually, I was very skeptical of the yoke until I tried it. I thought, compared to my front Caldwell bag, I’d shelf it. Amazingly simple, it’s very soft holding on the front stock and extremely adjustable.
Seems to me that Stinger would be the next best thing to a vise for testing accuracy. A soft rear bag has some play in movement while recocking the gun whereas the Stinger would be more of a set it and forget it type deal. I watch guys like Rick doing gun reviews using one and it looks quite solid.

No doubt, it would be great for testing and tuning.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 01, 2024, 07:41:44 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 01, 2024, 07:11:47 AM
... 3 days later I did get one sight in shot off with the Recluse, on Wed. 4" low and 5" right  at 50 was too cold and windy to take any more shots, will get back to it this nicer weekend.

I’m on-call this weekend, but I’m hoping for a nice, calm and quiet weekend.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 01, 2024, 06:36:07 PM
 Dropped my Crosman Vigilante at my local gun shop for consignment.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on March 01, 2024, 06:48:18 PM
Awhile back my 2100 stopped working and I had decided to just get a legacy 1000 and do a receiver / stock swap instead of getting a seal kit...etc.
Stock is sporadic at my local Walmart but they had a few on the shelf yesterday so I finally bought one and did the swap.

I don't know if the gun I bought was defective or what but the trigger had to be about 30lb, pulling the trigger felt like I was going to break the gun, I know my 2100 wasn't great but it was definitely not that bad.
Today I went and addressed that issue.
I don't remember exactly what all I did to improve the trigger on my 2100 besides polishing a few surfaces and I believe taking some of the tension out of the trigger spring,  so I just swapped all those parts over as well as leaving out whatever this part is.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Dw7n7kLk/20240301-140143.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzD9GF1j)
That has made a huge difference,  the trigger still sux but it's perfectly adequate for plinking now
I'm not recommending you leave this part out because it could serve some important purpose I don't know, but I will tell you that I cannot identify what this part does and that leaving it out makes a major night & day difference.

The bolt on this gun was also very hard to operate and that breech cover which really just gets in the way was surely a major source of the friction so I snapped it off.
It was easier to snap that off than to seperate parts of a model kit.
(https://i.postimg.cc/0j3ML5bs/20240301-135916.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FkyHS4yW)

I didn't have to add any tape for barrel support on this gun, the front sight seems to hold the barrel perfectly fine and accuracy with 10.5 Crosman premier domes is pretty good.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 02, 2024, 10:03:46 AM
 I have to say the 2100 trigger seems much better than the Legacy's , front sight barrel is solid on my new 2100 no need for tape on mine, I did have to support my Legacy's  :-\
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 02, 2024, 11:31:49 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 02, 2024, 10:03:46 AM
I have to say the 2100 trigger seems much better than the Legacy's , front sight barrel is solid on my new 2100 no need for tape on mine, I did have to support my Legacy's  :-\

Interesting!

Now I need to dig those two pumpers out of storage and compare the triggers and other aspects of them for myself.

-W

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 02, 2024, 11:41:46 AM
After being encouraged to try to reassemble my RWS 5G after replacing the disaster that once was a piston seal with a new one from ARH on my own, I decided to take on the challenge. Following some cleaning and then applying a tiny bit of moly paste inside the receiver and compression chamber, I managed to get the piston, spring, and other parts back together.

Now I have the even more daunting task of putting the smaller pieces in correctly.

If anyone can tell me what order to start putting the parts back in/on the 5G, and/or has any tips or tricks that might help, I'd appreciate your advice.

Thanks,

-Whirly
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 02, 2024, 12:10:45 PM
 Headed out to the garage in search of a 1/8th inch socket, or cap head screw that I can use to remove the bolt on a Blue Streak I am repairing.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 02, 2024, 12:21:34 PM
I'm trying to work up the nerve to do the trigger mod for a lighter pull on the 853.
I'm not quite there yet.

I have found or shown two different ways to modify the trigger and I don't know
which one is easiest with the less chance of mucking it up. :)

Right now I can only find the one from daisy which involves drilling and tapping an 8X32 screw hole in the guard.
I have the drill and tap, just don't have the confidence to start yet.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 02, 2024, 01:38:57 PM
Finally got my Brothers Notos ready, the Carm magazines came this morning and I setup a shooting station out my back door, first off I did a Crony test, shot 5 rounds and all averaged 789 Fps with just a 3 fps spread, this regulator in this Chinese Drop Block is working good, it also has a built in plenum which helps keep the spread low, I used Crosman Premier HP's 14.3 grn, 789 is good power for the Notos, I then Zeroed the scope, at 25 yards, getting hole in hole groups at 25 yards, dime size at largest, I did clean the barrel back a few days ago, these are the first pellets through and it's getting awesome groups right off the bat, that's great.... ;), my Brother should be very happy with this Notos, I hope he gets a few Rats and GS's with it... ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bantam5s on March 02, 2024, 04:47:17 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 02, 2024, 12:10:45 PM
Headed out to the garage in search of a 1/8th inch socket, or cap head screw that I can use to remove the bolt on a Blue Streak I am repairing.
I think the only 1/8th inch socket I've ever seen was in the Snapon 8th inch drive set, which if you're not familiar is a driver handle and 4-6 sockets with a 1/8th" drive connection.
I have no clue what they're really made for.

I have a maxi tool set from Moody precision,  it's traditional jewelers style precision screwdriver with interchangeable tips, 4 of those tips being little nut drivers.
Also some micro wrench tips, and the typical precision driver tips.

The 1/8 nut driver in my moody driver is what I use for bolt lugs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 02, 2024, 06:02:42 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 02, 2024, 12:21:34 PM
I'm trying to work up the nerve to do the trigger mod for a lighter pull on the 853.
I'm not quite there yet.

I have found or shown two different ways to modify the trigger and I don't know
which one is easiest with the less chance of mucking it up. :)

Right now I can only find the one from daisy which involves drilling and tapping an 8X32 screw hole in the guard.
I have the drill and tap, just don't have the confidence to start yet.

Ron
Ron,
There is a member goes by IOWOLF who is a semiretired machinist.  If you're okay to ship the gun to him with a drawing/sketch he can probably do it for you.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208165.40
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 02, 2024, 06:19:44 PM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on March 01, 2024, 07:40:57 AM
Quote from: avator on March 01, 2024, 06:57:38 AM
Quote from: Jshooter71 on March 01, 2024, 06:09:17 AM
Quote from: avator on February 29, 2024, 10:06:59 PM
I actually suggested the Stinger before I notice the built in yoke on your shooting bench.

Actually, I was very skeptical of the yoke until I tried it. I thought, compared to my front Caldwell bag, I’d shelf it. Amazingly simple, it’s very soft holding on the front stock and extremely adjustable.
Seems to me that Stinger would be the next best thing to a vise for testing accuracy. A soft rear bag has some play in movement while recocking the gun whereas the Stinger would be more of a set it and forget it type deal. I watch guys like Rick doing gun reviews using one and it looks quite solid.

No doubt, it would be great for testing and tuning.
John /Bill: I have a "Stinger" and love it.
I have two bags and a "Leadsled" somewhere but the Stinger is always on the bench.
It is rock solid and VERY adjustable.
When shooting spingers, the front and rear rubber is covered with a towel to let them do their thing.
It works GREAT!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 02, 2024, 06:25:29 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on March 02, 2024, 06:02:42 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 02, 2024, 12:21:34 PM
I'm trying to work up the nerve to do the trigger mod for a lighter pull on the 853.
I'm not quite there yet.

I have found or shown two different ways to modify the trigger and I don't know
which one is easiest with the less chance of mucking it up. :)

Right now I can only find the one from daisy which involves drilling and tapping an 8X32 screw hole in the guard.
I have the drill and tap, just don't have the confidence to start yet.

Ron
Ron,
There is a member goes by IOWOLF who is a semiretired machinist.  If you're okay to ship the gun to him with a drawing/sketch he can probably do it for you.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=208165.40

I'll have to do more research on this to know.

Thanks for the link and suggestion.
That's what is so good about this forum. A lot of good people willing to help others.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 02, 2024, 07:29:29 PM
I just checked the reservoir pressure in my impact and it hasn't gone down at all and the regulator pressure has only creeped up 2 bar after sitting for a week.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 02, 2024, 08:40:37 PM
Quote from: bantam5s on March 02, 2024, 04:47:17 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 02, 2024, 12:10:45 PM
Headed out to the garage in search of a 1/8th inch socket, or cap head screw that I can use to remove the bolt on a Blue Streak I am repairing.
I think the only 1/8th inch socket I've ever seen was in the Snapon 8th inch drive set, which if you're not familiar is a driver handle and 4-6 sockets with a 1/8th" drive connection.
I have no clue what they're really made for.

I have a maxi tool set from Moody precision,  it's traditional jewelers style precision screwdriver with interchangeable tips, 4 of those tips being little nut drivers.
Also some micro wrench tips, and the typical precision driver tips.

The 1/8 nut driver in my moody driver is what I use for bolt lugs.
  Smallest I have and many of is 3 mm, and up standard and metric sockets and wrenches. I ended up finding the right cap screw, chucked it up in my small varible speed driver, and Viola! :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 02, 2024, 10:23:36 PM
I received a .25 caliber Hatsan mod 135 in the mail today.  I shot some JSB Kings through it with the iron sights.  Enough to convince me that the gun is accurate.  I mounted a 4X32 AO Winchester scope on it this evening.  This gun has a reputation for eating scopes.  The cheap Winnie scopes have reputation for standing up to a lot of abuse.  This should be interesting. :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on March 02, 2024, 11:07:06 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 02, 2024, 10:23:36 PM
I received a .25 caliber Hatsan mod 135 in the mail today.  I shot some JSB Kings through it with the iron sights.  Enough to convince me that the gun is accurate.  I mounted a 4X32 AO Winchester scope on it this evening.  This gun has a reputation for eating scopes.  The cheap Winnie scopes have reputation for standing up to a lot of abuse.  This should be interesting. :P

Kind of like when an unstoppable force meets an unmovable object... Hope you have halfway decent scope rings  ;D

Kidding, you should be alright. Congrats on the new gun. Those 4X32 AO scopes do hold up well, I've had one for years that's still kicking.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on March 03, 2024, 12:30:06 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 02, 2024, 10:23:36 PM
I received a .25 caliber Hatsan mod 135 in the mail today.  I shot some JSB Kings through it with the iron sights.  Enough to convince me that the gun is accurate.  I mounted a 4X32 AO Winchester scope on it this evening.  This gun has a reputation for eating scopes.  The cheap Winnie scopes have reputation for standing up to a lot of abuse.  This should be interesting. :P

Congrats on the new cannon gun...  ;)

(and good luck, my only hatsan is in my tag line)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 03, 2024, 09:23:18 AM
Quote from: Methuselah on March 03, 2024, 12:30:06 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 02, 2024, 10:23:36 PM
I received a .25 caliber Hatsan mod 135 in the mail today.  I shot some JSB Kings through it with the iron sights.  Enough to convince me that the gun is accurate.  I mounted a 4X32 AO Winchester scope on it this evening.  This gun has a reputation for eating scopes.  The cheap Winnie scopes have reputation for standing up to a lot of abuse.  This should be interesting. :P

Congrats on the new cannon gun...  ;)

(and good luck, my only hatsan is in my tag line)
Steve... what does the Hatsan 125 need?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 03, 2024, 11:10:27 AM
Congrats on the new purchase, it's a fun gun to shoot for sure.


Quote from: Methuselah on March 03, 2024, 12:30:06 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 02, 2024, 10:23:36 PM
I received a .25 caliber Hatsan mod 135 in the mail today.  I shot some JSB Kings through it with the iron sights.  Enough to convince me that the gun is accurate.  I mounted a 4X32 AO Winchester scope on it this evening.  This gun has a reputation for eating scopes.  The cheap Winnie scopes have reputation for standing up to a lot of abuse.  This should be interesting. :P

Congrats on the new cannon gun...  ;)

(and good luck, my only hatsan is in my tag line)

You need to get the 135 in .30 if you want air cannon. You'll get a good work out, cocking force is 60#. Mine loves the JSB pelllets. I have a Hammers 3x9 40 AO with one piece scope mount on it.

(https://i.imgur.com/fManW49m.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 03, 2024, 01:29:49 PM
Quote from: maraudinglizard on March 03, 2024, 11:10:27 AM
Congrats on the new purchase, it's a fun gun to shoot for sure.


Quote from: Methuselah on March 03, 2024, 12:30:06 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 02, 2024, 10:23:36 PM
I received a .25 caliber Hatsan mod 135 in the mail today.  I shot some JSB Kings through it with the iron sights.  Enough to convince me that the gun is accurate.  I mounted a 4X32 AO Winchester scope on it this evening.  This gun has a reputation for eating scopes.  The cheap Winnie scopes have reputation for standing up to a lot of abuse.  This should be interesting. :P

Congrats on the new cannon gun...  ;)

(and good luck, my only hatsan is in my tag line)

You need to get the 135 in .30 if you want air cannon. You'll get a good work out, cocking force is 60#. Mine loves the JSB pelllets. I have a Hammers 3x9 40 AO with one piece scope mount on it.

(https://i.imgur.com/fManW49m.jpg)
No thanks Kris, I have enough problem cocking my 125 sniper. If I shot it more I probably won't have as hard of a time cocking it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 03, 2024, 02:51:42 PM
Nothing airgun related today. I wore my back out moving a fence line this morning. The rest of the day will be spent watching NASCAR in a reclined position.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 03, 2024, 03:55:17 PM
Tried to find the right size wrench to hold the inner tube in my Aspen's pump. It looks like it's a 16mm but of course I can't find mine or my 17mm either. They're snap on brand and very expensive.🤬🤬🤬 Bought them back in 74 so they weren't anywhere near as expensive.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cope1041 on March 03, 2024, 04:54:38 PM
3 inchs fresh snow, below 30 degrees, and 40 mph winds with gusts up to 60,  not a chance I will go out and try shooting, Instead, I built 4 new target holders,  I am now up to 8 in my back yard,  5 are on wooden legs  moveable to any distance  granted veg isnt to high,,  the other 3 are mounted to t posts out in the field above the tall grass.  I dont really have to worry about a hard back stop,  its 2 miles to the nearest road,  and its a seasonal road.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 03, 2024, 04:57:18 PM
Quote from: Cope1041 on March 03, 2024, 04:54:38 PM
3 inchs fresh snow, below 30 degrees, and 40 mph winds with gusts up to 60,  not a chance I will go out and try shooting, Instead, I built 4 new target holders,  I am now up to 8 in my back yard,  5 are on wooden legs  moveable to any distance  granted veg isnt to high,,  the other 3 are mounted to t posts out in the field above the tall grass.  I dont really have to worry about a hard back stop,  its 2 miles to the nearest road,  and its a seasonal road.

That sure should do the trick.
Nice job.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 03, 2024, 07:55:49 PM
Thank you all for the advice.   I put better than 50 shots through the mod 135 today as well as 20 or so through the .25 caliber mod 125 for comparison.  It's no contest.  The mod 135 is MUCH harder to cock but the pay off is 30+fps at the muzzle.  I chronographed it today at an average 30.79 fpe.  It was making beer cans dance at 60 yards with 25.39gr JSB Kings.  It is a BEAR to cock.  I can believe Kris's claim of 60 lbs. of cocking effort.

Very happy with the power and the surprising accuracy.  Once I get the trigger tuned I might try for NUAH with this gun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 03, 2024, 08:13:15 PM
 I tried shooting a fun match target but the old gun I was using let me down with 6 shots left. I did some plinking with the .22 cal CO2 Barra 1866 still full of CO2 and dead on after setting a month  8)
 Shot my Daisy 922 a bit also  ;D
 Next was sight in the THOR Lt on my AEA .303 Standard, 3 shot zero is nice, I was Shooting at a pop top I had pinned to the back stop and heated a bit with a lighter, 2nd hole from left.
 Started to mess with my Prod and NV but the cats stopped me and wanted to play with the laser  ::)  ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-030324190512.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: maraudinglizard on March 03, 2024, 09:20:08 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 03, 2024, 07:55:49 PM
Thank you all for the advice.   I put better than 50 shots through the mod 135 today as well as 20 or so through the .25 caliber mod 125 for comparison.  It's no contest.  The mod 135 is MUCH harder to cock but the pay off is 30+fps at the muzzle.  I chronographed it today at an average 30.79 fpe.  It was making beer cans dance at 60 yards with 25.39gr JSB Kings.  It is a BEAR to cock.  I can believe Kris's claim of 60 lbs. of cocking effort.

Very happy with the power and the surprising accuracy.  Once I get the trigger tuned I might try for NUAH with this gun.

It's the only break barrel I have that takes both hands to cock it but worth the power that comes with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on March 03, 2024, 10:52:32 PM
Made and installed an oil wiper for a Daisy Mod.35
Made and installed a new bolt w/brass probe and O-ring in an old style Daisy 880
Resealed a Benjamin 342
Turned a bunch of 880 seal kit parts......

Other than that, not much........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 03, 2024, 10:57:58 PM
Almost finished dismantling my Crosman MK2.   A couple days soaking in PB Blaster and gummed up parts came right out with no problem.   Except for the bolt assembly.   I can not budge that sucker.  And looks like I'll have to order a rebuilt valve stem.   The valve stem seal is pretty much disintegrated.  I better enjoy shooting it when it's all fixed up.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on March 04, 2024, 12:19:48 AM
Mounted two single base scope rings on my new Cometa models 220 and 300.  Scopes are to be at the post office tomorrow.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: robtmc on March 04, 2024, 01:01:35 AM
Finally got my 12 year old Discovery to hold air.  Multiple teardowns to stop an 200psi over night leak.

Just was really ticking me off.  Got some 90 durometer o-rings and only managed to break one on the valve.

Back to soft ones and it sealed up overnight.  I think the step just past the fill lave is the culprit, but darned if I can see a way to smooth it out.

Took the time to smooth the bolt raceway to hopefully get rid of the cocking grittiness and excessive effort.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 04, 2024, 07:50:26 AM
 Forgot to mention I spent some time off and on soaking a Blue Streak I am repairing for someone and scraping black crud out of the valve area.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on March 04, 2024, 08:07:21 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 04, 2024, 07:50:26 AM
Forgot to mention I spent some time off and on soaking a Blue Streak I am repairing for someone and scraping black crud out of the valve area.

Yeah, the 342 that I resealed had a lot of actual grease in the valve........musta been a good thing,tho.
The pump cup was shot, but the valve was still holding!
It got resealed anyway, just for good measure as the nuns in grade school used to say..........
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 04, 2024, 11:41:26 AM
Sent My Brother His Notos... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 04, 2024, 01:47:41 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on March 04, 2024, 08:07:21 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 04, 2024, 07:50:26 AM
Forgot to mention I spent some time off and on soaking a Blue Streak I am repairing for someone and scraping black crud out of the valve area.

Yeah, the 342 that I resealed had a lot of actual grease in the valve........musta been a good thing,tho.
The pump cup was shot, but the valve was still holding!
It got resealed anyway, just for good measure as the nuns in grade school used to say..........
You went to school with nuns?   :o ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Methuselah on March 05, 2024, 12:55:23 PM
Quote from: avator on March 03, 2024, 09:23:18 AM
Quote from: Methuselah on March 03, 2024, 12:30:06 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 02, 2024, 10:23:36 PM
I received a .25 caliber Hatsan mod 135 in the mail today.  I shot some JSB Kings through it with the iron sights.  Enough to convince me that the gun is accurate.  I mounted a 4X32 AO Winchester scope on it this evening.  This gun has a reputation for eating scopes.  The cheap Winnie scopes have reputation for standing up to a lot of abuse.  This should be interesting. :P

Congrats on the new cannon gun...  ;)

(and good luck, my only hatsan is in my tag line)
Steve... what does the Hatsan 125 need?

Hey Bill!

It needs the lock up pin, original is undersized. I asked Hatsan customer service to mike some for me in 2015 and response was like go do something-or-other with myself...

By now the seals in the gas ram are probably suspect and I don't own a pump (otherwise I've been thinking about rebuilding the ram).

Gun is still dissassembled, not 100% sure it's all there any more.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 05, 2024, 01:01:21 PM
Quote from: Methuselah on March 05, 2024, 12:55:23 PM
Quote from: avator on March 03, 2024, 09:23:18 AM
Quote from: Methuselah on March 03, 2024, 12:30:06 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 02, 2024, 10:23:36 PM
I received a .25 caliber Hatsan mod 135 in the mail today.  I shot some JSB Kings through it with the iron sights.  Enough to convince me that the gun is accurate.  I mounted a 4X32 AO Winchester scope on it this evening.  This gun has a reputation for eating scopes.  The cheap Winnie scopes have reputation for standing up to a lot of abuse.  This should be interesting. :P

Congrats on the new cannon gun...  ;)

(and good luck, my only hatsan is in my tag line)
Steve... what does the Hatsan 125 need?

Hey Bill!

It needs the lock up pin, original is undersized. I asked Hatsan customer service to mike some for me in 2015 and response was like go do something-or-other with myself...

By now the seals in the gas ram are probably suspect and I don't own a pump (otherwise I've been thinking about rebuilding the ram).

Gun is still dissassembled, not 100% sure it's all there any more.
Sounds like a project for a guy that has experience and the equipment to make what is needed.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 05, 2024, 01:02:51 PM
I put a bipod and laser on the NoDoze this morning. It was fun walking around and popping cans and such from the hip with the laser..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 06, 2024, 02:18:49 PM
Received a disco trigger pack from a generous member to put one of my "legos" back together. It needed a few parts so I put together a Crosman parts order list. I went from a 3 part list to 2 dozen parts. The rest are for future plans have in mind.
Most of these parts are probably less than $1 and probably not one part more than a couple.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 06, 2024, 02:23:48 PM
I did some more shootin' with the 853 and paying special attention to the trigger pull
to see if I really want to dive into it to to a trigger mod.

I'll do some more testing either this afternoon or tomorrow.

I would like to hear from those who have done a trigger mod and which one did you do.
The one where you drill and tap a hole or the one where you take out the return spring and add a
wire to limit the sears travel shortening the return and pull.

I have heard nothing about actually putting a lighter spring or cutting the trigger spring.
Any one done that?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 06, 2024, 04:55:32 PM
Successfully finished reassembling a Diana (RWS) 5G air pistol after replacing the piston seal.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 06, 2024, 06:09:21 PM
My Brother called, he got his Notos, he said the package was all beat up and torn but the contents were ok, good thing I double boxed everything  ;), he was very Happy with the customized Notos, now he wants to setup a Rat feeding station on the tree out back, he said they have a huge Rat infestation in his neighborhood, I told him to get a Red light and a Harbor freight ding donger, and a big jar of peanut butter..... I think I created an Air Gunner..... ;D ;D ;D ;) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 06, 2024, 06:21:54 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 06, 2024, 06:09:21 PM
a Red light and a Harbor freight ding donger, 

How do you use these to create a shooting trap?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 06, 2024, 08:54:39 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 06, 2024, 06:09:21 PM
My Brother called, he got his Notos, he said the package was all beat up and torn but the contents were ok, good thing I double boxed everything  ;), he was very Happy with the customized Notos, now he wants to setup a Rat feeding station on the tree out back, he said they have a huge Rat infestation in his neighborhood, I told him to get a Red light and a Harbor freight ding donger, and a big jar of peanut butter..... I think I created an Air Gunner..... ;D ;D ;D ;) 8)
  Did you tell him the peanut butter was to snack on while waiting for rats ???  One British trick was to mix Nutella with corn oil so they have to stay there and lick alot.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 06, 2024, 09:05:29 PM
Back to the Hammer Spring Tune on the Challenger 30cal posted in that thread...wiwth questions for seniors.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 07, 2024, 11:07:16 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 06, 2024, 06:21:54 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 06, 2024, 06:09:21 PM
a Red light and a Harbor freight ding donger, 

How do you use these to create a shooting trap?

Ron
Well Ron, Red light is a cheap Night vision, Rats can't see in the Red Light, and the Ding Donger is a cheap motion sensor to let you know there is something munching on the Peanut butter, we've been doing it like this for years, only down fall is it doesn't do Video..... :-[ ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 07, 2024, 01:29:36 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 07, 2024, 11:07:16 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 06, 2024, 06:21:54 PM
Quote from: kbstingwing on March 06, 2024, 06:09:21 PM
a Red light and a Harbor freight ding donger, 

How do you use these to create a shooting trap?

Ron
Well Ron, Red light is a cheap Night vision, Rats can't see in the Red Light, and the Ding Donger is a cheap motion sensor to let you know there is something munching on the Peanut butter, we've been doing it like this for years, only down fall is it doesn't do Video..... :-[ ;D

They do sell some relatively cheap door bell cams that notify your phone and take a snap shot / video with the
sensor is triggered.
Might work.
https://a.co/d/9BZReTy

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 03:12:04 PM
I decided to "pull the trigger" (pun intended) and attempt the trigger mod for my Daisy 853.
I'm about half way through.

Seeing all the parts on the table is a little intimidating.

I did have one of my DIY nightmares come true.... When I was lifting out the assembly a spring popped out
and landed in the grass. O. M. G.  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TIME TO PANIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to the grace of God I was able to find it. I thought I was totally $*@%&ed.

I just have to remember, one step at a time.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 05:44:50 PM
SUCCESS !!!!!!

I got all the mods done and it's put back together and it's working and firing ok.

What once was a 3.5 lb pull is now a 1.5 lb. pull, according to my little green mechanical trigger
pull tester.


Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tater on March 09, 2024, 05:45:49 PM
Nice job Ron!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 06:05:25 PM
Quote from: Tater on March 09, 2024, 05:45:49 PM
Nice job Ron!

Thanks, Jerry.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 09, 2024, 06:39:00 PM
You've come a long way Ron. I can see PCP in your future. We warned you about this rabbit hole.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 09, 2024, 06:42:54 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 05:44:50 PM
SUCCESS !!!!!!

I got all the mods done and it's put back together and it's working and firing ok.

What once was a 3.5 lb pull is now a 1.5 lb. pull, according to my little green mechanical trigger
pull tester.

Ron

Awesome!

Doesn't getting it to work right feel great!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 06:45:30 PM
Quote from: avator on March 09, 2024, 06:39:00 PM
You've come a long way Ron. I can see PCP in your future. We warned you about this rabbit hole.

Yes, you did warn me. I thought "How bad can it get?"
I knew I was in trouble when I was down to 1,000 rounds and in a panic ordered 4,000 more.

Is there even a rabbit down here?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 06:47:16 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 09, 2024, 06:42:54 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 05:44:50 PM
SUCCESS !!!!!!

I got all the mods done and it's put back together and it's working and firing ok.

What once was a 3.5 lb pull is now a 1.5 lb. pull, according to my little green mechanical trigger
pull tester.

Ron

Awesome!

Doesn't getting it to work right feel great!

-W

Thanks , Whirligig. :)
It feels great.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 09, 2024, 06:48:26 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 06:45:30 PM
Quote from: avator on March 09, 2024, 06:39:00 PM
You've come a long way Ron. I can see PCP in your future. We warned you about this rabbit hole.

Yes, you did warn me. I thought "How bad can it get?"
I knew I was in trouble when I was down to 1,000 rounds and in a panic ordered 4,000 more.

Is there even a rabbit down here?

Ron
Definitely a rabbit hole. The question is... does it have a bottom?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 06:57:23 PM
Quote from: avator on March 09, 2024, 06:48:26 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 06:45:30 PM
Quote from: avator on March 09, 2024, 06:39:00 PM
You've come a long way Ron. I can see PCP in your future. We warned you about this rabbit hole.

Yes, you did warn me. I thought "How bad can it get?"
I knew I was in trouble when I was down to 1,000 rounds and in a panic ordered 4,000 more.

Is there even a rabbit down here?

Ron
Definitely a rabbit hole. The question is... does it have a bottom?

There's no rabbit down here is there?
Tell me the truth..... I can take it.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 09, 2024, 07:03:07 PM
Yes, and I have a feeling the entry is hidden in the Welcome New Members Gate on the GTA Forum.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 09, 2024, 07:18:45 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 06:57:23 PM
Quote from: avator on March 09, 2024, 06:48:26 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 06:45:30 PM
Quote from: avator on March 09, 2024, 06:39:00 PM
You've come a long way Ron. I can see PCP in your future. We warned you about this rabbit hole.

Yes, you did warn me. I thought "How bad can it get?"
I knew I was in trouble when I was down to 1,000 rounds and in a panic ordered 4,000 more.

Is there even a rabbit down here?

Ron
Definitely a rabbit hole. The question is... does it have a bottom?

There's no rabbit down here is there?
Tell me the truth..... I can take it.

Ron
Why yes there is :)
https://youtu.be/64Ba1OX4IM4
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 09, 2024, 07:24:21 PM
I forgot how violent cartoons were. No wonder we grew up and now have houses full of airguns..    :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: caudie on March 09, 2024, 07:29:36 PM
Now that was funny but probably true.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 07:38:56 PM
:D :D :D

I know for a fact there are a lot of squirrels down here.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 09, 2024, 07:49:40 PM
I finished up cleaning up the valve on a Blue Streak I am repairing, I hope, I will know by Monday after function and pressure testing for extended hours.
 I should relax and shoot a airgun :) Or better yet a target with an airgun :D

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 09, 2024, 11:16:53 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 05:44:50 PM
SUCCESS !!!!!!

I got all the mods done and it's put back together and it's working and firing ok.

What once was a 3.5 lb pull is now a 1.5 lb. pull, according to my little green mechanical trigger
pull tester.


Ron
Length of pull, trigger mods...gonna start calling you Sniper 200 X...lol
Feels great to have your rig just the way you want it, done by you...cheers!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 11:31:48 PM

Quote
Length of pull, trigger mods...gonna start calling you Sniper 200 X...lol
Feels great to have your rig just the way you want it, done by you...cheers!

Thank you, Charles. :)
If I ever get a 200/200 20X, maybe then.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Jshooter71 on March 10, 2024, 09:57:51 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 09, 2024, 11:31:48 PM

Quote
Length of pull, trigger mods...gonna start calling you Sniper 200 X...lol
Feels great to have your rig just the way you want it, done by you...cheers!

Thank you, Charles. :)
If I ever get a 200/200 20X, maybe then.

Ron

Nice work, Ron!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 10, 2024, 10:03:25 AM
Thanks, John. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 12, 2024, 11:34:17 PM
I did some more plinking and punching holes with the Umarex APX.
It sure did not like the Daisy wadcutters that's for sure.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on March 13, 2024, 12:32:47 AM
Saturday I called in an order to Daisy model 880 50 year limited edition and UPS delivered it about noon today.  72 degrees out with high wind so only made two shots to check function and to my surprise I hit a target (abt 10 yards) with both shots.  Can hardly wait to really check it out and see if I can shoot at a paper target to see if I was just lucky or the sights are dead on.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: sekiar on March 13, 2024, 08:27:10 PM
I spent over two hours shooting my new Daisy 880 and what a rifle it turned out to be.  Out of the box I didn't have to adjust the sights for 10 yards and it is super easy to cock and the trigger is good as well.  Accuracy for such a low cost gun is super.  With three easy pumps it was a dead shot on my metal reactive
targets.  Out of the box I don't think I've had a better one and that includes high dollar guns.  If you don't have a 880 I suggest you give one a try. Pure low cost pleasure.  Charles
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 13, 2024, 10:57:51 PM
I am not getting any GTA forum notifications of new posts now.
I checked the blocked and junk list and made sure that the domain address was listed in the
safe senders list, but still no notifications.

I've spent a good part of the day trying to figure this out.

I feel like I'm missing out on everything now.
I don't like that.

Can any one help or have any ideas that can fix this?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 13, 2024, 11:27:39 PM
I normally only get e-mails when I receive  private message. I'm not getting them now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 14, 2024, 12:43:27 AM
Quote from: avator on March 13, 2024, 11:27:39 PM
I normally only get e-mails when I receive  private message. I'm not getting them now.

I did too a couple of days ago, now nothing for new posts or PMs.
Is it me, or GTA ?

I also have the settings for notifications set to email, and Alerts.
I get the alert when I log in for PMs, but no email notification or alert for new posts.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 14, 2024, 11:16:33 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 14, 2024, 12:43:27 AM
Quote from: avator on March 13, 2024, 11:27:39 PM
I normally only get e-mails when I receive  private message. I'm not getting them now.

I did too a couple of days ago, now nothing for new posts or PMs.
Is it me, or GTA ?

I also have the settings for notifications set to email, and Alerts.
I get the alert when I log in for PMs, but no email notification or alert for new posts.

Ron

Re: "but no email notification or alert for new posts."

I haven't ever received email notifications for new posts. I just looked at all the settings available that I can find for what this forum allows, and don't see that option.

How were you receiving email notifications for new posts? Is this a setting on your phone or for the forum software?

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on March 14, 2024, 12:14:14 PM
I got my shop all tore up whilst I restructure the work spaces..

I am developing the means to store my rifles on the shelves in the most efficient manner.
I can currently arrange 24 Crosman or Daisy pumpers on one 18 x 36 x 18" high shelf.

It's easy on the 36" wide shelves as long as there is room on the outside for the barrels to stick out a bit.

The 48" shelves are more of a challenge as the rifles won't span the uprights, requiring some sort of structure
on the shelf to support barrels for 1 tier, then the buttstocks for the nest tier....

Nothing is ever simple...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 14, 2024, 12:42:38 PM
I got a 350cc Carbon fiber bottle and a couple regulated drop blocks delivered...  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 14, 2024, 01:19:41 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 14, 2024, 11:16:33 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 14, 2024, 12:43:27 AM
Quote from: avator on March 13, 2024, 11:27:39 PM
I normally only get e-mails when I receive  private message. I'm not getting them now.

I did too a couple of days ago, now nothing for new posts or PMs.
Is it me, or GTA ?

I also have the settings for notifications set to email, and Alerts.
I get the alert when I log in for PMs, but no email notification or alert for new posts.

Ron

Re: "but no email notification or alert for new posts."

I haven't ever received email notifications for new posts. I just looked at all the settings available that I can find for what this forum allows, and don't see that option.

How were you receiving email notifications for new posts? Is this a setting on your phone or for the forum software?

-W

It's right next to the "reply" button. It will say "notify" ... click on that it takes you to a settings page which gives you
several options to receive notifications by email, alert, email and alert, or none.
Click the one you prefer and "save".

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 14, 2024, 02:03:27 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 14, 2024, 01:19:41 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 14, 2024, 11:16:33 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 14, 2024, 12:43:27 AM
Quote from: avator on March 13, 2024, 11:27:39 PM
I normally only get e-mails when I receive  private message. I'm not getting them now.

I did too a couple of days ago, now nothing for new posts or PMs.
Is it me, or GTA ?

I also have the settings for notifications set to email, and Alerts.
I get the alert when I log in for PMs, but no email notification or alert for new posts.

Ron

Re: "but no email notification or alert for new posts."

I haven't ever received email notifications for new posts. I just looked at all the settings available that I can find for what this forum allows, and don't see that option.

How were you receiving email notifications for new posts? Is this a setting on your phone or for the forum software?

-W

It's right next to the "reply" button. It will say "notify" ... click on that it takes you to a settings page which gives you
several options to receive notifications by email, alert, email and alert, or none.
Click the one you prefer and "save".

Ron

Ah, thanks.

This feature was set to "Email" for me too, but I've never received an email notification regarding a post/reply to a thread, only to private messages.

Maybe the site owners disabled this feature? Or it just doesn't work?

Whatever the situation, expecting an email notification would be the logical behavior, so if no one is getting notified by email, you are, IMHO, right to point this contradiction out.

Sorry I can't provide a better answer.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on March 14, 2024, 02:27:17 PM
I resealed my first 2 Daisy "tin plate" rifles: a Mod 96 and a Mod 1938B

I musta done something wrong................
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 14, 2024, 04:19:21 PM
LOL.... nevermind... someone beat me to it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 14, 2024, 08:54:09 PM
Took the SPA 800r apart a gizzillion times testing hammer springs and such.  Posted in the 800r thread I started.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 14, 2024, 10:27:30 PM
Shot the 367s at an old frying pan hanging in a tree during my ward work breaks. The sound of lead hitting metal was very rewarding.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 15, 2024, 12:43:08 AM
I'm still trying to get the email notifications to work.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 15, 2024, 08:05:53 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 15, 2024, 12:43:08 AM
I'm still trying to get the email notifications to work.

Ron

I think it's only the site administrator(s) and/or the software developers who would be able to do that.

I've spent about 25 years working in various tech-related jobs and volunteer to help if the admins want it, but it may mean that I have to be given access to member information that is normally kept private along with the ability to change/fix the email settings.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 15, 2024, 08:22:05 AM
The GTA has a go to programmer. I'm sure they are investigating the issue. The trick is to make changes while trying not to disrupt the flow of the forum. I'm sure they'll get it sorted soon enough.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 15, 2024, 10:30:43 AM
I'm still trying to solve the email / notification problem.

I did get contacted by an administrator and he's going to try to help me resolve it.
It's by email, so the fix may take some time, if we can fix it with out the web techs
making the changes internally.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 15, 2024, 10:48:54 AM
I highly doubt the issue is on your end since it happened to a number of us at the same time.
That said, about all you can do is report the issue and be patient until the problem is solved.
No sense in letting it raise your stress level.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 15, 2024, 12:38:40 PM
Quote from: avator on March 15, 2024, 10:48:54 AM
I highly doubt the issue is on your end since it happened to a number of us at the same time.
That said, about all you can do is report the issue and be patient until the problem is solved.
No sense in letting it raise your stress level.

That's true.
Thanks, Bill. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on March 15, 2024, 12:52:00 PM
Been testing average velocity with the Gauntlet 2

14.3g - 1050fps
18.1g - 980fps
25.4g - 890fps

Wish this rifle had the power adjuster like the side lever model so I can get cphp down to 850fps but it just destroys cans with water in them at this velocity
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rabbit\Squirrel Killer on March 15, 2024, 01:32:24 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 15, 2024, 10:30:43 AM
I'm still trying to solve the email / notification problem.

I did get contacted by an administrator and he's going to try to help me resolve it.
It's by email, so the fix may take some time, if we can fix it with out the web techs
making the changes internally.

Ron

For me it seems like the same issue we had October or 2023 again. https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=210671.msg156481420#msg156481420 (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=210671.msg156481420#msg156481420)

Maybe the fix is the same again?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on March 15, 2024, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: fireslinger420 on March 15, 2024, 12:52:00 PM
Been testing average velocity with the Gauntlet 2

14.3g - 1050fps
18.1g - 980fps
25.4g - 890fps

Wish this rifle had the power adjuster like the side lever model so I can get cphp down to 850fps but it just destroys cans with water in them at this velocity

That's some decent power.  They don't call you fireslinger for nothing, lol.  I don't know anything about the Gauntlet II.  I would imagine a custom hammer spring swap might enable you to reach your goals.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 15, 2024, 09:23:02 PM
Went to a gun auction preview.  Lots of interesting and amazing stuff including some AGs.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 15, 2024, 10:49:20 PM
Playing with tools for the PID posted over in new to casting thread
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 16, 2024, 09:41:09 AM
Yesterday, I disassembled the Marauder .25.  I clean all the parts [not very dirty], changed all the o-rings, and put it back together.
This morning, I pumped it to 2,000 PSI.  Now, I am going to just watch it for any leak-down.
I really like that rifle - it was my #1, goto rifle last squirrel season!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 16, 2024, 02:05:28 PM
I dispatched a couple of coke cans and some home made pellet tin spinners.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 16, 2024, 02:14:40 PM
 I tore back into a Blue Streak I am repairing for someone, last weekend I ended up with it retaining air.  :-\ I compressed the valve spring to coil bind in a vise, then put everything back together with new seals. Power is up dumps all air, even at 9 pumps I get 605 FPS with Benji 14 gr .20 pellets. Pic below is 8 pumps after an hour rest. I will get some pump number- fps readings and send it off on Monday.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-160324125623.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 16, 2024, 02:26:51 PM
My indoor pellet trap was gettin' a bit shot up.  So I pulled out and replaced the internal cardboard stuffing and collected some more lead.   Since December I've been using the trap almost exclusively for 10M practice with the FWB 601.  I'm almost always using a standard 10M target and hanging it in almost the exact same spot on the pellet trap.   The tunneling into the layers of cardboard caused by thousands of pellets hitting almost the same spot is very interesting.   A few inches into the tunnel, there's a mass of compressed cardboard fragments and pellets.   Nothing penetrates beyond this mass.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 16, 2024, 10:52:10 PM
Bubba texted me from down at the barn today. He said he brought his Stoeger break barrel and asked if I would shorten the trigger pull. I picked it up and brought it to the shop. All his stocks and the trigger adjustment screw were floppy loose. It wouldn't have been long before they fell out and lost. I adjusted the trigger screw and told him if he wanted it any shorter I could put a longer screw in it.
He shot it and like it as I set it. I also showed him how to check and tightened his stock screws.
I let him shoot my Hatsan 1KV that has the RC bearing mod. Very short and light. He didn't like that at all.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 17, 2024, 01:00:09 AM
Mounted the Mizugi floating scope rings on the jumper.  I will need about 2-3" added to the but stock to adjust length of pull and eye position (maybe I can shoot like Ron then).  I had to float the jumper about 1-2" off my shoulder to eliminate parallax.  Very nice groups when IDMP.  Mustered a 170 practice casual target with three X's.
Tested shims on the SPA800 which I will post in that thread.  That was the morning.
Evening I worked on the PID posting that in the Casting thread.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 18, 2024, 01:04:03 AM
I applied a third coat of my bee's wax, turpentine, and linseed oil mix to the Turkish walnut stock of my recently acquired Hatsan mod 135.  The stock was looking distinctly unloved when I got it but it is shaping up very nicely now.  Hatsan stocks come just barely finished and the thin finish wears rapidly.  Since I had the goop out I slathered another coat on a couple of guns that were looking needy.  When it's all dry in a couple of days I'll buff all the stocks with a chamois and then polish with a coat of Old English furniture wax.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 18, 2024, 02:52:53 PM
Made a little casting video and posted it to my casting thread.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=207107.msg156522868#msg156522868
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 18, 2024, 03:05:39 PM
Well, I got the Aspen to stop leaking from the fill probe fill check valve but the pump check valve still leaks.😡😡.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 18, 2024, 03:22:39 PM
Mounted the New Arken Zulus 5-20 LRF scope to my HW100BP and sighted it in, was a lot of fun getting the Ballistic Calculator set up, it helps to have a computer next to you to look up ballistic data while inputting data into the phone app, not much instruction in the manual so I had to play with it, I should have looked on youtube for a video....? Doh.... oh well I got it figured out and it works.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 19, 2024, 01:43:56 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 18, 2024, 01:04:03 AM
I applied a third coat of my bee's wax, turpentine, and linseed oil mix to the Turkish walnut stock of my recently acquired Hatsan mod 135.  The stock was looking distinctly unloved when I got it but it is shaping up very nicely now.  Hatsan stocks come just barely finished and the thin finish wears rapidly.  Since I had the goop out I slathered another coat on a couple of guns that were looking needy.  When it's all dry in a couple of days I'll buff all the stocks with a chamois and then polish with a coat of Old English furniture wax.

Do you make this polish yourself?

If so, what commonly-available (Amazon) would you suggest for Hatsan stocks to achieve results similar to the effect of your polishing "goop?"

Thanks,

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 19, 2024, 02:53:08 PM
The Hatsan Flash QE .22 has spent the last couple days at the shooting window. Time to rotate something else in. I'm feeling the Fortitude.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 19, 2024, 05:15:37 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 19, 2024, 01:43:56 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 18, 2024, 01:04:03 AM
I applied a third coat of my bee's wax, turpentine, and linseed oil mix to the Turkish walnut stock of my recently acquired Hatsan mod 135.  The stock was looking distinctly unloved when I got it but it is shaping up very nicely now.  Hatsan stocks come just barely finished and the thin finish wears rapidly.  Since I had the goop out I slathered another coat on a couple of guns that were looking needy.  When it's all dry in a couple of days I'll buff all the stocks with a chamois and then polish with a coat of Old English furniture wax.

Do you make this polish yourself?

If so, what commonly-available (Amazon) would you suggest for Hatsan stocks to achieve results similar to the effect of your polishing "goop?"

Thanks,

-W
Yes I make it myself.  I got a 1 lb. block of Bee's wax from Hobby Lobby.  I melted enough to fill a cup in a large Pyrex  cup.  I mixed it with one cup of Artist linseed oil and one cup of turpentine.  It congeals to a paste when it cools.  I store it in an old Mayonnaise jar.  It is a traditional gunstock formulae.  I have no idea what modern concoction equates with it but I have heard good things about Tru Oil.

I mounted an antique JD King full buckhorn rear sight on my 3rd model Crosman 1400 today.  The sight notch insert has multiple sizes of rear notch so I chose one that fit the stock Crosman front sight well.  The elevator is missing from this classic so I made a small brass quoin and wedged it between the sight and the barrel.  It worked well enough to establish    that the sight is a definite improvement over the stock Crosman irons.  I can order a reproduction elevator from Numrich for $7.00 so I think I will make that investment.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 19, 2024, 06:34:39 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 19, 2024, 05:15:37 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 19, 2024, 01:43:56 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 18, 2024, 01:04:03 AM
I applied a third coat of my bee's wax, turpentine, and linseed oil mix to the Turkish walnut stock of my recently acquired Hatsan mod 135.  The stock was looking distinctly unloved when I got it but it is shaping up very nicely now.  Hatsan stocks come just barely finished and the thin finish wears rapidly.  Since I had the goop out I slathered another coat on a couple of guns that were looking needy.  When it's all dry in a couple of days I'll buff all the stocks with a chamois and then polish with a coat of Old English furniture wax.

Do you make this polish yourself?

If so, what commonly-available (Amazon) would you suggest for Hatsan stocks to achieve results similar to the effect of your polishing "goop?"

Thanks,

-W

Yes I make it myself.  I got a 1 lb. block of Bee's wax from Hobby Lobby.  I melted enough to fill a cup in a large Pyrex  cup.  I mixed it with one cup of Artist linseed oil and one cup of turpentine.  It congeals to a paste when it cools.  I store it in an old Mayonnaise jar.  It is a traditional gunstock formulae.  I have no idea what modern concoction equates with it but I have heard good things about Tru Oil.

Thanks. I just ordered some Tru-Oil on your suggestion.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on March 19, 2024, 08:00:15 PM
Put the Aspen back together and 🤬🤬🤬 it's still leaking!!! I didn't change out the gage like I should have so maybe that's why but don't think so. Almost to the point of sending it out to PA and have them fix it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 19, 2024, 09:46:03 PM
Upgraded the Ender 3 pro 3D printer with a new control panel and upgraded firmware, wow, spent all day uploading firmware trying to find the right one, finally found it right where I should have started, at Creality.com.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 19, 2024, 11:50:58 PM
Field stripped the SPA800r once again to turn the regulator 1/4 turn CCW (higher).  Counted 7 shims so 5.6mm hammer spring pre-load now.  Chrono soon.  I looked at the valve a long time with the dremel in my hand considering cutting 2-3 threads of the end...settled with sticking the ball shaped grinder in the opening to add deminimus more volume...lol
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 20, 2024, 08:41:24 AM
 Waited for the GTA server to reboot, so I went to Airgun Army and posted stuff there :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 20, 2024, 08:54:00 AM
Looking at GTA notification posts, to see what's new in the morning, is one of the things I do.
I was so surprised to see that the server was down.
I'm glad it's up now. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 20, 2024, 10:19:59 AM
 Printed up a Pirate Ship label and have a Repaired Blue Streak ready to return to its owner. I will be a few minuets lat to work as soonest I can get inside a PO is 9 am.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 20, 2024, 03:57:02 PM
Modified a Picatinny rail to fit on a Sam Yang 909 for my friend, it should work fine. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 20, 2024, 10:28:09 PM
Went to a gun collectors club meeting.   A guy had a Slavia 630 for sale.   Very good to excellent condition.   He wanted $75.00 for it.   I didn't know anything about that model.   Is the Slavia 630 worth $75.00?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 22, 2024, 11:52:29 AM
I'm practicing for the 10m Casual Match and a fly landed on the target.

I thought why not? I really couldn't resist.



Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 22, 2024, 12:01:04 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 22, 2024, 11:52:29 AM
I'm practicing for the 10m Casual Match and a fly landed on the target.

I thought why not? I really couldn't resist.



Ron

It's more sporting to hit them before they land.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 22, 2024, 12:04:36 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on March 22, 2024, 12:01:04 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 22, 2024, 11:52:29 AM
I'm practicing for the 10m Casual Match and a fly landed on the target.

I thought why not? I really couldn't resist.



Ron

It's more sporting to hit them before they land.

:D :D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 22, 2024, 02:08:20 PM
I replaced the piston seal on my IZH46M.   The  old seal was so worn that I could visually see the diameter was smaller than a new seal.   I had to cut the old seal off the piston.   I could not get the new seal onto the piston even after warming it up.  Fortunately I had a second one which slipped on without  much trouble.  I did not replace any of the other seals, maybe I'll do it another day.  Reassembling the linkage parts was a little bit fiddley but probably would have been easier if I had paid closer attention when taking it apart.  Compression feels great now.   I'll chrono it when I get a warmer day.   I hope it's good for another 20,000 shots.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 22, 2024, 03:46:53 PM
In an earlier post, I talked about replacing the o-rings in my Marauder .25.  I did the job twice even though I was very careful the first time.  In the picture below, I put arrows to indicate the damage to the o-ring caused by the gauge assembly HOLE in the air pressure tube the first time I reassembled the rifle.  Before the second reassembly, I used a small, round  file to smooth the edges of the hole inside the air tube.  I also used a generous amount of silicone grease on the o-rings and the edge of the hole when reassembling. 
** Click on the picture to enlarge for better viewing. **
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 23, 2024, 08:03:41 AM
Tested Birchwood "Tru-Oil" on a darkly-stained Hatsan 95 stock. The product is was much different than I imagined. It's more of a lacquer than an oil. After two coats, the stock was much more shiny. The second coat was partially needed to remove the cat hair and dust from the stock after putting it in the corner where I set it to dry after the first coat.

Also, it's not very easy to wash this stuff off your hands.

I'm not sure if I'm going to apply this to other stocks, but it sure does a nice job of refinishing worn spots in my wood floor.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 23, 2024, 08:33:01 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 23, 2024, 08:03:41 AM
Tested Birchwood "Tru-Oil" on a darkly-stained Hatsan 95 stock. The product is was much different than I imagined. It's more of a lacquer than an oil. After two coats, the stock was much more shiny. The second coat was partially needed to remove the cat hair and dust from the stock after putting it in the corner where I set it to dry after the first coat.

Also, it's not very easy to wash this stuff off your hands.

I'm not sure if I'm going to apply this to other stocks, but it sure does a nice job of refinishing worn spots in my wood floor.

-W

How do you think it would do on a stock where the original finish was sanded off down to bare wood?

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 23, 2024, 08:44:15 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 23, 2024, 08:33:01 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 23, 2024, 08:03:41 AM
Tested Birchwood "Tru-Oil" on a darkly-stained Hatsan 95 stock. The product is was much different than I imagined. It's more of a lacquer than an oil. After two coats, the stock was much more shiny. The second coat was partially needed to remove the cat hair and dust from the stock after putting it in the corner where I set it to dry after the first coat.

Also, it's not very easy to wash this stuff off your hands.

I'm not sure if I'm going to apply this to other stocks, but it sure does a nice job of refinishing worn spots in my wood floor.

-W

How do you think it would do on a stock where the original finish was sanded off down to bare wood?

Ron

That's actually what the instructions on the bottle say to do.

My highly inexperienced guess would be that it would depend on the wood. If the wood had a nice color and some character, then I'd bet it would be great, but for more "generic" wood, I think that you would just have a shiny characterless finish.

This is just a guess, though. Other GTA members would know more about this than I do.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 23, 2024, 08:59:36 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 23, 2024, 08:44:15 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 23, 2024, 08:33:01 AM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 23, 2024, 08:03:41 AM
Tested Birchwood "Tru-Oil" on a darkly-stained Hatsan 95 stock. The product is was much different than I imagined. It's more of a lacquer than an oil. After two coats, the stock was much more shiny. The second coat was partially needed to remove the cat hair and dust from the stock after putting it in the corner where I set it to dry after the first coat.

Also, it's not very easy to wash this stuff off your hands.

I'm not sure if I'm going to apply this to other stocks, but it sure does a nice job of refinishing worn spots in my wood floor.

-W

How do you think it would do on a stock where the original finish was sanded off down to bare wood?

Ron

That's actually what the instructions on the bottle say to do.

My highly inexperienced guess would be that it would depend on the wood. If the wood had a nice color and some character, then I'd bet it would be great, but for more "generic" wood, I think that you would just have a shiny characterless finish.

This is just a guess, though. Other GTA members would know more about this than I do.

-W

I'm wanting to sand off the finish on my Daisy 853 and let the natural finish show. It's hard to see what's underneath
what's there, and I have no idea of what kind of wood it really is.
What would be a proper "Gate" to post this subject on, I wonder.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 23, 2024, 09:51:13 AM
Ron, the Discovery I bought in 2013 had an unattractive finish.  I sanded the finish off [completely] and applied several coats of Birchwood Tru-Oil.  That was in 2014, before the rifle went to my brother.  He has used it every season since then, and has not done anything to it since he got it.  The rifle still looks nice.


Whirly, I wore the black rubber gloves (from Harbor Freight) while applying the Tru-Oil.  That allowed my hands to stay clean.  And I don't have any pets in the house.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 23, 2024, 10:24:39 AM

If the
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 23, 2024, 09:51:13 AM
Ron, the Discovery I bought in 2013 had an unattractive finish.  I sanded the finish off [completely] and applied several coats of Birchwood Tru-Oil.  That was in 2014, before the rifle went to my brother.  He has used it every season since then, and has not done anything to it since he got it.  The rifle still looks nice.


Whirly, I wore the black rubber gloves (from Harbor Freight) while applying the Tru-Oil.  That allowed my hands to stay clean.  And I don't have any pets in the house.  ;)

Wow! That looks terrific.
If the natural wood has no or unattractive  character, I can always stain it another color.
But most likely will leave it natural and let the chips fall where they may.
I have never done a refinish job before so this will be a learning experience with, I hope, few mistakes.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 23, 2024, 10:54:42 AM
Ron, I started refinishing shotgun stocks many years ago when hunting ducks in the rain.  Shotgun stocks took a beating in the marshlands and need refinishing about every five years.  So, I got plenty of practice that I brought to air guns.  It is basically the same process.
Good luck with your project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 23, 2024, 11:03:06 AM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 23, 2024, 09:51:13 AM
Ron, the Discovery I bought in 2013 had an unattractive finish.  I sanded the finish off [completely] and applied several coats of Birchwood Tru-Oil.  That was in 2014, before the rifle went to my brother.  He has used it every season since then, and has not done anything to it since he got it.  The rifle still looks nice.


Whirly, I wore the black rubber gloves (from Harbor Freight) while applying the Tru-Oil.  That allowed my hands to stay clean.  And I don't have any pets in the house.  ;)

Yeah, cat hair on everything is just a given in my house...  :D

The gloves are a great suggestion. For some reason, I always forget to put any type of gloves on before I do something that makes me think "I really should have put gloves on before starting this project..."  ::)

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 23, 2024, 11:06:03 AM
No gloves for me.. how else would anyone know that I did some work?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 23, 2024, 11:07:37 AM
These are the gloves that I have been using for years.  They are very durable and can be use more than once.  [I even carry a pair along while hunting.  My hands stay clean while I am cleaning the squirrels in the woods.
https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=9%20mil%20nitrile%20gloves
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on March 23, 2024, 11:09:08 AM
Quote from: avator on March 23, 2024, 11:06:03 AM
No gloves for me.. how else would anyone know that I did some work?
Good point!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 23, 2024, 11:11:49 AM
I just successfully re-blued the barrel of my very first adult springer, a Beeman-Webley Vulcan II, purchased new several decades ago. I first tried G96 Gun Blue because it worked extremely well at touching up a spot on a Hatsan Mod 25 Supercharger, but I was getting very uneven results on the Vulcan's metal, so I switched over to Brownell's Oxpho-Blue, which gave the barrel a very nice, consistent, dark (but not black) blue with only two passes with some light burnishing with steel wool after each pass.

It's interesting that one bluing agent would work better than the other, depending on the metal it is applied to.

And, yes, I forgot to put gloves on this time too.

In all fairness, I hadn't read your (Bicycleman) glove-wearing advice until just now.  :D

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 23, 2024, 11:26:16 AM
I took the silencer off on my home brewed 3622.. yeah, I know.. "it's not a 3622".. close enough for southern Alabama rules.  ;D
It's a 2k fill 36" .22 made with Crosman parts.  8) 

Anyways.. I put a factory sight on with fiber optics blade. Why? Because I like loud and proud... it's another southern Alabama thing, I reckon. Besides... I never scared any targets enough to make them run away because the gun was too loud and I have yet to have a neighbor complain. maybe because I ain't got no stinking neighbors that care.  ;)
And boy does it ever love my cast pellets, both RF and WC.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on March 23, 2024, 09:25:21 PM
That’s a really nice looking air rifle!

It would look nice with a woodland camo pattern paint job too
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2024, 05:36:21 AM
Quote from: bReTt on March 23, 2024, 09:25:21 PM
That’s a really nice looking air rifle!

It would look nice with a woodland camo pattern paint job too
That's a good suggestion. In keeping with my theme of "cheap" I may do one of my home rattle can camo paint jobs on it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 07:26:01 AM
 I swapped pins in my .22 wadcutter molds only 1 different pin in my 2 cavity will cast and compare test later.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2024, 07:32:03 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 07:26:01 AM
I swapped pins in my .22 wadcutter molds only 1 different pin in my 2 cavity will cast and compare test later.
Yeah... I'm going to test the short pins as well... I have the medium pins in right now and they did ok but I want to explore all options.
It almost makes me wonder if the majority of the weight being in the back of the pellet will make it tumble in flight.   ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 07:47:50 AM
Quote from: avator on March 24, 2024, 07:32:03 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 07:26:01 AM
I swapped pins in my .22 wadcutter molds only 1 different pin in my 2 cavity will cast and compare test later.
Yeah... I'm going to test the short pins as well... I have the medium pins in right now and they did ok but I want to explore all options.
It almost makes me wonder if the majority of the weight being in the back of the pellet will make it tumble in flight.   ???
Or might get to a point where shooting them backwards is an option ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 24, 2024, 09:15:03 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 07:47:50 AM
Quote from: avator on March 24, 2024, 07:32:03 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 07:26:01 AM
I swapped pins in my .22 wadcutter molds only 1 different pin in my 2 cavity will cast and compare test later.
Yeah... I'm going to test the short pins as well... I have the medium pins in right now and they did ok but I want to explore all options.
It almost makes me wonder if the majority of the weight being in the back of the pellet will make it tumble in flight.   ???
Or might get to a point where shooting them backwards is an option ???
LOL... you might be shooting them backwards even if you load them nose first.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 24, 2024, 03:20:10 PM
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Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 24, 2024, 03:49:31 PM
"Missed it by that much."

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 05:17:30 PM
 Made a quick video tour of my assortment of airguns, some were not present.
https://youtu.be/wN6mOADlwTc
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: AirGunner on March 24, 2024, 05:34:18 PM
Shot the Daisy 25 on the 10 yard range from my rear patio.
Great fun.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 24, 2024, 07:33:39 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 05:17:30 PM
Made a quick video tour of my assortment of airguns, some were not present.
https://youtu.be/wN6mOADlwTc

It's a good start...  ;)

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 24, 2024, 08:01:38 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 23, 2024, 11:07:37 AM
These are the gloves that I have been using for years.  They are very durable and can be use more than once.  [I even carry a pair along while hunting.  My hands stay clean while I am cleaning the squirrels in the woods.
https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=9%20mil%20nitrile%20gloves
Meanwhile I'm killing the environment as I keep a box of disposable Harbor Freight gloves in the garage.  keep about 3-6 pairs in the front pouch.  Put them on when cleaning squirrels or fish.  Slide on a pair from the garage when I change the oil....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 24, 2024, 09:01:33 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 24, 2024, 03:49:31 PM
"Missed it by that much."

Ron

You are showing our age. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 24, 2024, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 05:17:30 PM
Made a quick video tour of my assortment of airguns, some were not present.
https://youtu.be/wN6mOADlwTc

 I am too embarrassed to show the messy spaces where I store and work on my assortment.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 24, 2024, 09:18:18 PM
I practiced with the 853 for the Casual Match, and it was not a good day.  :(

I was forcefully passing gas just to get an "X". "10s" were rare and 8s and 9s were plentiful.
I just didn't feel it.

It was windy (gust to 45mph) but I can't claim that as an excuse seeing that the back yard is mostly protected from the wind.

I didn't have it and that's that. :(

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 24, 2024, 09:19:20 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 24, 2024, 09:01:33 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 24, 2024, 03:49:31 PM
"Missed it by that much."

Ron

You are showing our age. ;)

Yup. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 24, 2024, 09:23:04 PM


Quote from: buellm2 on March 24, 2024, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 24, 2024, 05:17:30 PM
Made a quick video tour of my assortment of airguns, some were not present.
https://youtu.be/wN6mOADlwTc

 I am too embarrassed to show the messy spaces where I store and work on my assortment.   

Nice collection Ernie.
I only have two rifles, and 4 pistols.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 24, 2024, 10:14:45 PM
That's not my collection.   It's James'. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 24, 2024, 10:24:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on March 24, 2024, 10:14:45 PM
That's not my collection.   It's James'. 

My bad.  :-[

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: airgunaut on March 24, 2024, 11:42:14 PM
Tested my eyesight for suitability of using a peep sight. I drilled a 3/32” hole in a thin piece of wood to see (haha) how well I could focus through it. Should be fine. Didn’t try to drill a 1/16” hole because the collet in the tool was too big for that bit.


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 25, 2024, 03:05:58 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 24, 2024, 09:18:18 PM
I practiced with the 853 for the Casual Match, and it was not a good day.  :(

I was forcefully passing gas just to get an "X". "10s" were rare and 8s and 9s were plentiful.
I just didn't feel it.

It was windy (gust to 45mph) but I can't claim that as an excuse seeing that the back yard is mostly protected from the wind.

I didn't have it and that's that. :(

Ron
You practiced and pellets are cheap today was a good day.  Looking at your past targets I'm sure those 8s and 9s were one ragged hole.  Keep shooting and stay safe :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 25, 2024, 08:38:40 AM


Quote
You practiced and pellets are cheap today was a good day.  Looking at your past targets I'm sure those 8s and 9s were one ragged hole.  Keep shooting and stay safe :-)

Thanks, Charles

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 25, 2024, 08:40:56 AM
 Cast some .22 wadcutters, testing different pin, forgot to clean the pin so many on that side of the mold were rejects. Switched to .22 slugs for the remainder of the session and refilled mt H&N slug tin ;) Also watched the air gauge on my resealed Hatsan ATP .177 pistol, still where I left it this am, but old leak could take a week to decide to let go. I guess I will just run it, HOSP are in season .
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 25, 2024, 12:46:02 PM
Seriously considering trying to sell some of my collection. Not 100 percent sure yet. I took the sb tactical folding adapter off my pp750 with the ar butt stock adapter. I had to readjust the stock so I had to wrap a small portion of the tube in vinyl to match it back up. Then I swapped the folding adapter to my hp max 45 that I already installed a Texoma precision pellet fixed stock piece. Then I put the pp750 into a new case I just bought from Amazon and then I put the hp max into the Utg homeland case I was using for the pp750. Then I lubed a tin of slugs for the max that I want to try out. That's it for now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on March 26, 2024, 11:59:51 AM
gonna organize the mess of air gun parts and accessories on my guest bed, and I need to stop using the guest bed as a storage area for junk and stuff, it's just convenient because it's next to my computer..... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 26, 2024, 02:37:56 PM
Chrono testing the IZH46M after new piston seal installation.   405 fps plus or minus 6 fps with 7.9 CPHP.   460 FPS  + or - 5 fps with  7.0 Meisterkugeln.  It was pretty cold on my deck so I didn't shoot much.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 26, 2024, 02:42:20 PM
Received and upgraded a lego gun for another member. It's back in the box and ready to send back.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 26, 2024, 06:49:49 PM
I put the 22 brod back together yesterday and the bottle oring didn't hold so I fixed that and decided to do the same with my 30 cal armada . Hopefully they both hold.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 26, 2024, 10:43:17 PM
I've been treating the stock of my 1st model Crosman 1400 (Stubby) with my traditional stock mixture for about two weeks now.  I give it a fresh coat every couple of days and the antique Elm has finally stopped sucking up the Bee's wax, Linseed oil, and Turpentine.  I buffed it with a Chamois tonight and for the first time I'm satisfied with the finish.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 26, 2024, 10:45:48 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 26, 2024, 10:43:17 PM
I've been treating the stock of my 1st model Crosman 1400 (Stubby) with my traditional stock mixture for about two weeks now.  I give it a fresh coat every couple of days and the antique Elm has finally stopped sucking up the Bee's wax, Linseed oil, and Turpentine.  I buffed it with a Chamois tonight and for the first time I'm satisfied with the finish.

Since I will be attempting to do a natural finish on my Daisy 853 soon, it would be nice to see some photos
of what you have done to your stock.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tater on March 27, 2024, 05:01:50 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 26, 2024, 10:45:48 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 26, 2024, 10:43:17 PM
I've been treating the stock of my 1st model Crosman 1400 (Stubby) with my traditional stock mixture for about two weeks now.  I give it a fresh coat every couple of days and the antique Elm has finally stopped sucking up the Bee's wax, Linseed oil, and Turpentine.  I buffed it with a Chamois tonight and for the first time I'm satisfied with the finish.

Since I will be attempting to do a natural finish on my Daisy 853 soon, it would be nice to see some photos
of what you have done to your stock.

Ron

Yes, pics please.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 28, 2024, 06:18:41 PM
I checked out something I read earlier in the Daisy Gate about cocking the 853.
It said that you could increase FPS just by pausing while cocking it.

I was just taking the lever up to the top and back down like cocking a Daisy Red Rider.

I did a test.

Before pausing I was getting an average of 410 FPS.
After pausing at the top I was getting from 453 to 465 FPS.

I guess it does really pay to not be in a hurry and to pause and let more air in to the chamber before
bringing the lever back down.

I wonder if this works with other single stroke pneumatics.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: TennX on March 28, 2024, 06:32:00 PM
 Suspended Bottle caps @ 30 yards with Notos and Urban…full disclosure …AO scope set to 6 and rested..lol..no contest….good luck….
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 28, 2024, 07:40:37 PM
Quote from: Tater on March 27, 2024, 05:01:50 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 26, 2024, 10:45:48 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 26, 2024, 10:43:17 PM
I've been treating the stock of my 1st model Crosman 1400 (Stubby) with my traditional stock mixture for about two weeks now.  I give it a fresh coat every couple of days and the antique Elm has finally stopped sucking up the Bee's wax, Linseed oil, and Turpentine.  I buffed it with a Chamois tonight and for the first time I'm satisfied with the finish.

Since I will be attempting to do a natural finish on my Daisy 853 soon, it would be nice to see some photos
of what you have done to your stock.

Ron

Yes, pics please.
I’m. Not the best photographer and this is a terrible camera.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 28, 2024, 07:52:41 PM
Very nice, Carter.
I like the satin finish. It also saves a lot of rubbing.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: NorCal David on March 28, 2024, 09:15:43 PM
Yes, that really looks good. And I have lots of beeswax since I keep bees. Might try it on my next wood stock.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on March 28, 2024, 09:22:08 PM
I found some golf balls in the garage a few days ago so I went to Walmart and bought a bag of golf Tees and made a golf ball air rifle reactive target 😁👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 28, 2024, 09:31:05 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on March 28, 2024, 09:22:08 PM
I found some golf balls in the garage a few days ago so I went to Walmart and bought a bag of golf Tees and made a golf ball air rifle reactive target 😁👍

You sure have to watch out for ricochets with those.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 28, 2024, 09:39:49 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 28, 2024, 09:31:05 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on March 28, 2024, 09:22:08 PM
I found some golf balls in the garage a few days ago so I went to Walmart and bought a bag of golf Tees and made a golf ball air rifle reactive target 😁👍

You sure have to watch out for ricochets with those.

Ron
It's more funner if the targets shoot back ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 28, 2024, 09:50:49 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 28, 2024, 09:39:49 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 28, 2024, 09:31:05 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on March 28, 2024, 09:22:08 PM
I found some golf balls in the garage a few days ago so I went to Walmart and bought a bag of golf Tees and made a golf ball air rifle reactive target 😁👍

You sure have to watch out for ricochets with those.

Ron
It's more funner if the targets shoot back ;)

:D :D :D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on March 28, 2024, 10:04:56 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 28, 2024, 09:31:05 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on March 28, 2024, 09:22:08 PM
I found some golf balls in the garage a few days ago so I went to Walmart and bought a bag of golf Tees and made a golf ball air rifle reactive target 😁👍

You sure have to watch out for ricochets with those.

Ron
Well if I never post here again you'll know what happened🙄
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Acapulco on March 28, 2024, 10:44:02 PM
Ooooh..don't feel bad, it's a noob mistake. The guys commenting are noobs too.

Just remember  golf balls are notorious for ricocheting.

Were only lookin out for our brother's.👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on March 28, 2024, 11:28:06 PM
I got my Umarex Octane Elite out for a shoot. It is a real walloper but still too heavy and too long. Trigger with modification is good but could be lighter  not sure I want to do that with a powerful gun but probably will . Satisfyingly accurate. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 29, 2024, 12:31:40 AM
Quote from: NorCal David on March 28, 2024, 09:15:43 PM
Yes, that really looks good. And I have lots of beeswax since I keep bees. Might try it on my next wood stock.
Thanks y'all.  The picture really doesn't show the luster of the finish.  These old Crosman Elm stocks are stubborn.  This one has been treated a half dozen times and the best I can do is a modestly glossy satin finish.  The Turkish Walnut on the Hatsans looks like it has been lacquered after just two applications
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Tater on March 29, 2024, 05:36:23 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 28, 2024, 07:40:37 PM
I’m. Not the best photographer and this is a terrible camera.

Looks great sir.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 29, 2024, 08:08:07 AM
Quote from: Tater on March 29, 2024, 05:36:23 AM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on March 28, 2024, 07:40:37 PM
I’m. Not the best photographer and this is a terrible camera.

Looks great sir.

Seconded.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 29, 2024, 10:44:40 AM
Well..."Airgun related"?
It's Good Friday and I am off work... Idle hands are the devils workshop
This morning I got a stern tongue lashing from Hoosier Momma on her way out the door for work.
"No more guns, no more ammo, no more scopes."

I think she is onto me.  :-[
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on March 29, 2024, 10:59:10 AM
I was surprised with the opposite action from Betty Lou yesterday. I was looking at a gun in the classifieds and she asked me  what I was looking at. I showed her and she told me to get it if I wanted. But I dragged my feet a bit too long and it sold. I reckon it just wasn't meant to be.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on March 29, 2024, 12:18:09 PM
I spilled BBs on the carpet last night and this morning I used a magnet to pick them all out. Would have taken all day to pick these things up with my stubby fingers
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: fireslinger on March 29, 2024, 12:30:58 PM
Trying out some slug with the Avenger. It did not like them at all. Ive been shooting 25g going around 890fps and these slugs are 31g going at 790fps which isnt that much of a velocity drop in my opinion. What was bad was the 1 foot drop of point of aim which i did not expect. Ive shot 30g H&N pellets and it only dropped a few inches but this was over a foot. Gonna try them in my springer to see it they work better
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 29, 2024, 01:55:55 PM
Quote from: fireslinger420 on March 29, 2024, 12:18:09 PM
I spilled BBs on the carpet last night and this morning I used a magnet to pick them all out. Would have taken all day to pick these things up with my stubby fingers
I keep a rolling bar magnet in my shop.  It's a huge help if I drop a small screw or a spring escapes.  I just roll it around the floor and under the benches et voila!  It's surprising how many escaped BB's I find. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on March 29, 2024, 02:57:43 PM
 Removed the hooded, plastic front sight off the model 62, recrowned the bore.
 And that front sight had a bit of plastic flash over the crown so removed that with a rasp.

Also leather breech seal was crumbley, dug around and replaced with a synthetic.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 29, 2024, 03:42:26 PM
Lot of back pain today so I'm not doing much.   I did take a few shots off the deck with the Crosman MK2.    I'm trying to run it out of CO2 and it's taking an awful lot of shots to drain that tank.   Anyways I was looking at the MK2 spots of missing paint which reveals the light grey base metal.  Pretty ugly.    2 minutes with some black permanent marker really dressed it up.   It looks pretty good.   Well at least it does from across a large room in dim light if your eyes aren't too good.  Maybe it's the pain medication.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on March 29, 2024, 06:37:58 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on March 29, 2024, 03:42:26 PM
Lot of back pain today so I'm not doing much.   I did take a few shots off the deck with the Crosman MK2.    I'm trying to run it out of CO2 and it's taking an awful lot of shots to drain that tank.   Anyways I was looking at the MK2 spots of missing paint which reveals the light grey base metal.  Pretty ugly.    2 minutes with some black permanent marker really dressed it up.   It looks pretty good.   Well at least it does from across a large room in dim light if your eyes aren't too good.  Maybe it's the pain medication.
That's called "temporary re-bluing".  I've been known to do that before taking guns to the range. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 29, 2024, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on March 29, 2024, 03:42:26 PM
Lot of back pain today so I'm not doing much.   I did take a few shots off the deck with the Crosman MK2.    I'm trying to run it out of CO2 and it's taking an awful lot of shots to drain that tank.   Anyways I was looking at the MK2 spots of missing paint which reveals the light grey base metal.  Pretty ugly.    2 minutes with some black permanent marker really dressed it up.   It looks pretty good.   Well at least it does from across a large room in dim light if your eyes aren't too good.  Maybe it's the pain medication.

Have you tried collagen for your back?

It's definitely reduced my back pain.

Take three in the morning and three at night for a week to see if it helps.

This is one of the types that I've tried, but there are many brands to choose from.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on March 29, 2024, 10:39:16 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 29, 2024, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on March 29, 2024, 03:42:26 PM
Lot of back pain today so I'm not doing much.   I did take a few shots off the deck with the Crosman MK2.    I'm trying to run it out of CO2 and it's taking an awful lot of shots to drain that tank.   Anyways I was looking at the MK2 spots of missing paint which reveals the light grey base metal.  Pretty ugly.    2 minutes with some black permanent marker really dressed it up.   It looks pretty good.   Well at least it does from across a large room in dim light if your eyes aren't too good.  Maybe it's the pain medication.

Have you tried collagen for your back?

It's definitely reduced my back pain.

Take three in the morning and three at night for a week to see if it helps.

This is one of the types that I've tried, but there are many brands to choose from.

-W


Have never used it.    I am willing to try using it, if I can remember the next time I'm in a store that might have it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 29, 2024, 11:16:59 PM
Following Ron's success I decided to adjust the length of pull on the scope busting jumper.
Start photo
Finish photo
Group with NOE19.3RF after adjusting LOP
It feels a lot more comfortable and once I get fully used to it I'll be looking forward to casual match #9.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on March 30, 2024, 07:56:33 AM
Quote from: buellm2 on March 29, 2024, 10:39:16 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on March 29, 2024, 09:32:21 PM
Quote from: buellm2 on March 29, 2024, 03:42:26 PM
Lot of back pain today so I'm not doing much.   I did take a few shots off the deck with the Crosman MK2.    I'm trying to run it out of CO2 and it's taking an awful lot of shots to drain that tank.   Anyways I was looking at the MK2 spots of missing paint which reveals the light grey base metal.  Pretty ugly.    2 minutes with some black permanent marker really dressed it up.   It looks pretty good.   Well at least it does from across a large room in dim light if your eyes aren't too good.  Maybe it's the pain medication.

Have you tried collagen for your back?

It's definitely reduced my back pain.

Take three in the morning and three at night for a week to see if it helps.

This is one of the types that I've tried, but there are many brands to choose from.

-W


Have never used it.    I am willing to try using it, if I can remember the next time I'm in a store that might have it.

I tried to put a link to it on Amazon, but the link wouldn't work. Amazon has a large number of brands. I bet Wally World has it too.

Good luck. Backaches are no fun.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 30, 2024, 08:08:47 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on March 29, 2024, 11:16:59 PM
Following Ron's success I decided to adjust the length of pull on the scope busting jumper.
Start photo
Finish photo
Group with NOE19.3RF after adjusting LOP
It feels a lot more comfortable and once I get fully used to it I'll be looking forward to casual match #9.

 That's quite an extension Chuck... mighty nice job!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on March 30, 2024, 07:53:00 PM
Messed around in the gunroom a bit today. I switched a couple things around on a couple guns. In the process of tinkering I shamefully realized I'm out of control as I dug through my spare parts tote. Time to post some classified ads lol.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 30, 2024, 08:27:57 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on March 29, 2024, 11:16:59 PM
Following Ron's success I decided to adjust the length of pull on the scope busting jumper.
Start photo
Finish photo
Group with NOE19.3RF after adjusting LOP
It feels a lot more comfortable and once I get fully used to it I'll be looking forward to casual match #9.

I think you'll be able to find a more relaxed natural hold / weld. Might even have a better eye relief to boot.
Good job making it.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 30, 2024, 09:43:14 PM
A couple of days ago I had a horrible practice session. I was really shooting badly and couldn't buy an X or a 10, and 8s and 9s were plentiful.

I was testing pellets today to see if the new ones could be accurate and about grouping and the general things
that we need for a pellet to be considered good.

I hung up a target and I walked back to my shooting table and saw that it was crooked.
Well I fired off a few and dang, the shots weren't going where I wanted them to go even though I knew the
scope was zeroed in well. With cross hairs right on the center it would hit, mostly low and right. I made adjustments
 and I ended up chasing holes.

Long story short, finally, I hung up another target and made sure it hung straight.
Abracadabra.... it started shooting spot on again.

What was different? The "cant" of the scope. I was lining up with the target which made my scope angled to one side or another
and not level.

Now if the target is a little crooked, I line up my scope with the boards on the privacy fence and then the target.

The Xs and 10s are back. I never even thought of or considered the scope being at an angle to be a major thing if the
target was just a little bit crooked. It is.

99.9% of y'all already knew this but for me it's a major "game changer" find.

After I discovered this I saw a video on YT about this very same thing by a very attractive lady.
Yep, I was guilty of doing everything she pointed out and I was fixing it the right way.

Sorry that this is so long, but it's going to help me a lot in the future.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 30, 2024, 11:32:21 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 30, 2024, 08:27:57 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on March 29, 2024, 11:16:59 PM
Following Ron's success I decided to adjust the length of pull on the scope busting jumper.
Start photo
Finish photo
Group with NOE19.3RF after adjusting LOP
It feels a lot more comfortable and once I get fully used to it I'll be looking forward to casual match #9.

I think you'll be able to find a more relaxed natural hold / weld. Might even have a better eye relief to boot.
Good job making it.

Ron
It started as CM#8 I had the but 2" off my shoulder and trying to cheek weld near the rear of the stock because the scope was all the way back and my blind eyes were too close (you know the guy who holds the menu at arms length at the restaurant).  Now add 6'3" Neanderthall arm length.  The extension is MUCH more comfy and natural and I'm sure in a couple tins I'll be Xing like ole Ron :-)
BTW our seniors here always hand the scope level bubble to me whenever I swap an optic,,,,I need to add that to my Cart
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 30, 2024, 11:35:13 PM
Repost from pp800r tuning thread

Quote
Got a 3/16" threaded rod from Lowe's and cut a 7mm shim (still inside the hammer so added weight).  Two strings first with Haddes 15.89 about 43fps ES and second with the NOE 217RF dropping at 19.3 about 30fps ES and 15fpe.  I shot a couple Apollo 18s and they fed better than the NOE cast.  Group test will be Cast 19.3, JSB 18s and Apollo 18s to see what it likes.
I have been praying over optics; BSA Edge 2x20, Hammers 2x20, Romeo 5 1x20 2moa, Hawke 1x20 and Vortex 1X20, and the Holosun green dor and circle dot...
So many choices...
One side says no batteries and no star with the 2x20 and the other says unlimited eye relief and easy holster with the 1x20 micro red(green) dot....hmmmm

I'm sure there are a million opinions on optics, but I'd like to hear from those of you who keep your Pistola a non-carbine and shoot at arms length opinions on optics.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 30, 2024, 11:49:29 PM

Quote
I'm sure there are a million opinions on optics, but I'd like to hear from those of you who keep your Pistola a non-carbine and shoot at arms length opinions on optics.

I use a reflex sight on my Beeman P17 and Umarex Trevox, mostly for 50' plinking, and can consistantly hit the edge of a pellet tin turned to a spinner. It's fairly accurate 10m too.
I haven't tried it at a pistol distance of 5m though. It should do pretty good.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on March 31, 2024, 12:00:22 AM
Thanks Ron.  This is what's been hanging out in my cart
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/hawke-micro-reflex-red-dot-3-moa-digital-sight?a=9908
and
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019944750?pid=410581
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 12:24:51 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on March 31, 2024, 12:00:22 AM
Thanks Ron.  This is what's been hanging out in my cart
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/hawke-micro-reflex-red-dot-3-moa-digital-sight?a=9908
and
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019944750?pid=410581


I think either one of those would serve you well.

This is what I have on the P17.
https://a.co/d/eY4RSEt

And this is on the Trevox.
https://a.co/d/fRwWNtq

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 12:30:46 AM
I also have this one on hand as well, but it's only 2X and for a pistol scope I need a bit more
magnification. To me the 2X is not much more magnified over 1X.
 
https://a.co/d/3y332i3

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on March 31, 2024, 10:17:29 AM
 Been using this on my GK1, been on shake awake since end of last year, same battery.  Have one on my pp700sa also www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTLSJDNY/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on March 31, 2024, 10:24:33 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on March 31, 2024, 10:17:29 AM
Been using this on my GK1, been on shake awake since end of last year, same battery.  Have one on my pp700sa also www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTLSJDNY/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?

Cool red dot. No dovetail mount though. The mounting system is new to me, looking at the dot. Interesting.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 03:58:02 PM
I started the refinishing project on my Daisy 853.

I started sanding by hand and after 30min. I thought, " firetruck this". So I dug out
my electric sander. Not the orbital one for fear of leaving swirl marks, but the other one, the kind
that clamps on the rubber pad. 

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 04:01:38 PM
More photos
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 04:10:52 PM
more photos

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 31, 2024, 04:15:48 PM
I have always had good results with the "Stewardess"... AKA: Aircraft stripper.

(https://content.invisioncic.com/r277599/monthly_2020_05/2107495962_Aircraftstripper.jpg.1c85798753424f6f8d7bfc74c0d07723.jpg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 04:43:00 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 31, 2024, 04:15:48 PM
I have always had good results with the "Stewardess"... AKA: Aircraft stripper.

It's sanding off fairly easy. It's not really a shellac or a lacquer finish, so I don't think it would be necessary for this one.
Of course this being the first time for me, what do I really know about it. :)

The stewardess moniker is funny.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 06:25:54 PM
More photos of the sanding process on my 853.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 31, 2024, 06:59:16 PM
Looking good Ron!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 07:21:46 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on March 31, 2024, 06:59:16 PM
Looking good Ron!

Thanks.
There doesn't seem to be much figure in the pattern, but I haven't seen it wet yet.
It will be what it will be.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 01, 2024, 08:10:19 AM
 I decided to sell all my airguns.








 APRIL FOOLS ! :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 01, 2024, 08:13:44 AM
I decided to buy all your airguns.


April Fools.   ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 01, 2024, 08:16:35 AM
Quote from: avator on April 01, 2024, 08:13:44 AM
I decided to buy all your airguns.


April Fools.   ;D
Waiting on Pyramyd Air's April Fools Joke....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 01, 2024, 01:03:51 PM
The sanding is finished on my 853 and ready for some polyurethane finish.

(https://i.imgur.com/bzSIUjN.jpg)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 01, 2024, 02:30:44 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 01, 2024, 08:16:35 AM
Quote from: avator on April 01, 2024, 08:13:44 AM
I decided to buy all your airguns.


April Fools.   ;D
Waiting on Pyramyd Air's April Fools Joke....

It wasn't worth waiting for.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on April 01, 2024, 04:04:44 PM
Botheration!. I have got an airgun itch and I can't quite identify it . Yesterday I shot my CR600w and my 2240 on my 26 metres range. That was Ok. This morning it is on the edge of rain so I picked up my Gamo Hunter Maxim and admired it and enjoyed just handling it. I will shoot it later from the workshop door. I don't expect that to satisfy the itch. I had the same itch a few days ago and went to the gun shop and had a look. Nothing there to help. Just a lot of stuff that I don't want. BackRoads threatened to sell all his airguns. Maybe I should do that so I have something to regret _ but I won't .
And Mac is asleep on my shoes.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 01, 2024, 04:07:31 PM
I just got through applying the first coat of Poly to the 853.
Nothing to do with it, but wait for 3 hrs.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 01, 2024, 07:31:32 PM
Ron, don't forget the pictures.
Good luck with this project.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bear air on April 01, 2024, 07:39:44 PM
Got rained out at work today so I topped off the big tank and actually shot six shots over my chrony. Oh the small things lol. I have more than a few that need dialed back in so this is good. I used to tune in the basement all my smaller cals 30 and below but the complex sold and out of respect to the new owner I stopped. I had quite a few years though being able to. I just need to make a good trap and I'll be back in biz in my garage.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 01, 2024, 07:53:32 PM
 Nothing constructive, I shot my .25 50 fpe Bull Boss, at a junk pair of binocs.
 Then did turn up the reg on my M15 and tweaked the hammer spring to 850 fps up from 750 it came doing, still getting decent shot count  8)
https://youtu.be/FKq5zAt5aVs
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 01, 2024, 09:16:08 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 01, 2024, 07:31:32 PM
Ron, don't forget the pictures.
Good luck with this project.

The second coat is done and it's still not making me happy.
It's probably the " warm satin" finish. I wanted a semi gloss but this is not cutting it.
Also I'm a little disappointed is the figure of this wood. There's not much there.

Photos:

(https://i.imgur.com/raoE8a0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZsHymf6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JdwXrMr.jpg)

I did get to capture the image of Sasquatch. (if you sort of squint your eyes :D)

(https://i.imgur.com/D5DgReB.jpg)

I think I'm going to order some True Oil and just go traditional.
Live and learn.

Ron


Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 01, 2024, 09:28:23 PM
Ron, do you have an Academy close by?
I have seen Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil at Walmart too.
I even refinished my skinning knife with that stuff.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 01, 2024, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 01, 2024, 09:28:23 PM
Ron, do you have an Academy close by?
I have seen Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil at Walmart too.

I have both here.

I might go and take a look.

Thanks.

Ron

P.S. I just looked and neither store has them in stock. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 01, 2024, 09:30:31 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 01, 2024, 09:16:08 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 01, 2024, 07:31:32 PM
Ron, don't forget the pictures.
Good luck with this project.

The second coat is done and it's still not making me happy.
It's probably the " warm satin" finish. I wanted a semi gloss but this is not cutting it.
Also I'm a little disappointed is the figure of this wood. There's not much there.

Photos:

(https://i.imgur.com/raoE8a0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZsHymf6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JdwXrMr.jpg)

I did get to capture the image of Sasquatch. (if you sort of squint your eyes :D)

(https://i.imgur.com/D5DgReB.jpg)

I think I'm going to order some True Oil and just go traditional.
Live and learn.

Ron


Sasquatch needs deo for his overly active armpit glands  :P
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 01, 2024, 09:34:57 PM



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Sasquatch needs deo for his overly active armpit glands  :P

:D :D :D

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 02, 2024, 12:12:19 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 06:25:54 PM
More photos of the sanding process on my 853.

Ron
Looking good sir!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 02, 2024, 12:18:55 AM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on April 02, 2024, 12:12:19 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 31, 2024, 06:25:54 PM
More photos of the sanding process on my 853.

Ron
Looking good sir!

I'm going to sand off the poly and do the True Oil way.
I'm just not happy with the Wipe on Poly.

Read #9296.
It has more photos and my plans.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=148550.msg156525985#msg156525985

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 02, 2024, 12:27:43 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 01, 2024, 09:16:08 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 01, 2024, 07:31:32 PM
Ron, don't forget the pictures.
Good luck with this project.

The second coat is done and it's still not making me happy.
It's probably the " warm satin" finish. I wanted a semi gloss but this is not cutting it.
Also I'm a little disappointed is the figure of this wood. There's not much there.

Photos:

(https://i.imgur.com/raoE8a0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZsHymf6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JdwXrMr.jpg)

I did get to capture the image of Sasquatch. (if you sort of squint your eyes :D)

(https://i.imgur.com/D5DgReB.jpg)

I think I'm going to order some True Oil and just go traditional.
Live and learn.

Ron
I'm a "does it come in synthetic polymer black" kinda guy, but looks like a wood and steel beauty in the works!  Cheers.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 02, 2024, 12:30:50 AM

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I'm a "does it come in synthetic polymer black" kinda guy, but looks like a wood and steel beauty in the works!  Cheers.

Thanks, Charles. :)
It's all part of the learning curve.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 02, 2024, 01:26:30 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on March 30, 2024, 09:43:14 PM
A couple of days ago I had a horrible practice session. I was really shooting badly and couldn't buy an X or a 10, and 8s and 9s were plentiful.

I was testing pellets today to see if the new ones could be accurate and about grouping and the general things
that we need for a pellet to be considered good.

I hung up a target and I walked back to my shooting table and saw that it was crooked.
Well I fired off a few and dang, the shots weren't going where I wanted them to go even though I knew the
scope was zeroed in well. With cross hairs right on the center it would hit, mostly low and right. I made adjustments
 and I ended up chasing holes.

Long story short, finally, I hung up another target and made sure it hung straight.
Abracadabra.... it started shooting spot on again.

What was different? The "cant" of the scope. I was lining up with the target which made my scope angled to one side or another
and not level.

Now if the target is a little crooked, I line up my scope with the boards on the privacy fence and then the target.

The Xs and 10s are back. I never even thought of or considered the scope being at an angle to be a major thing if the
target was just a little bit crooked. It is.

99.9% of y'all already knew this but for me it's a major "game changer" find.

After I discovered this I saw a video on YT about this very same thing by a very attractive lady.
Yep, I was guilty of doing everything she pointed out and I was fixing it the right way.

Sorry that this is so long, but it's going to help me a lot in the future.

Ron

I found this video today which demonstrates what I found out and why my horrible practice session occurred and how to fix it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0XKAt-S-9o&ab_channel=airgunsofarizona

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 03, 2024, 12:31:12 AM
Disassembled my ancient Lee 10# pot and went after it with the drill and wire brush.  The coil reads 29.5 ohms so the math says that is 500 watts at 110 volts and 5ish amps so nothing wrong with the coil.  Everything is shinny now and all screws tight.  Have to fix the TC quick connect again before I can cast.  Half a mind to hard wire it to the PID terminals.....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: triggertreat on April 03, 2024, 12:09:38 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on April 03, 2024, 12:31:12 AM
Disassembled my ancient Lee 10# pot and went after it with the drill and wire brush.  The coil reads 29.5 ohms so the math says that is 500 watts at 110 volts and 5ish amps so nothing wrong with the coil.  Everything is shinny now and all screws tight.  Have to fix the TC quick connect again before I can cast.  Half a mind to hard wire it to the PID terminals.....

I like to leave my TC intact to limit possible runaway temps.  I set it above the PID settings to not interfere with it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 03, 2024, 01:35:13 PM
I just wet the stock and put a hair drier on it to raise the grain "whiskering" on the wood stock
of the 853 and sanded it down with some 400 grit paper to smooth it all down. I did this twice.

 
I did notice something a while ago and while sanding it reminded me to ask y'all why this might be there.
It goes through all the way to the other side.
I also wonder if it's on all 853s or just mine?


(https://i.imgur.com/26CffTZ.jpg)


Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Bicycleman on April 03, 2024, 02:18:44 PM
Ron, if you are talking about the spot indicated by the arrow below, might it be where a branch was growing in the wood before it was harvested?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 03, 2024, 02:27:01 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on April 03, 2024, 02:18:44 PM
Ron, if you are talking about the spot indicated by the arrow below, might it be where a branch was growing in the wood before it was harvested?

That's the one. It's on both sides and the figure / grain  in the end of it matches the one on the other side.
It's like some one drove a dowel rod in.
 It's definitely a plug.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Novagun on April 03, 2024, 04:10:40 PM
Ok  don't try and hide it. Perhaps you could make a feature of it.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 03, 2024, 05:23:14 PM
Quote from: Novagun on April 03, 2024, 04:10:40 PM
Ok  don't try and hide it. Perhaps you could make a feature of it.

Not trying to hide it.
One of the reasons for refinishing the stock was to see the beauty of the wood and not hide it under a stain.
To me all wood is beautiful.

I was just wondering if there was a reason for this like in the manufacturing of it or was it a mistake
And it's only on mine.
If I'm the only one, then that makes mine special and unique. :)

I could make a smiley face out of it. :) :D :D :D
(https://i.imgur.com/N0BxwDq.jpg)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 03, 2024, 05:46:25 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 03, 2024, 05:23:14 PM
Quote from: Novagun on April 03, 2024, 04:10:40 PM
Ok  don't try and hide it. Perhaps you could make a feature of it.

Not trying to hide it.
One of the reasons for refinishing the stock was to see the beauty of the wood and not hide it under a stain.
To me all wood is beautiful.

I was just wondering if there was a reason for this like in the manufacturing of it or was it a mistake
And it's only on mine.
If I'm the only one, then that makes mine special and unique. :)

I could make a smiley face out of it. :) :D :D :D
(https://i.imgur.com/N0BxwDq.jpg)

Ron


Got  a cute one from outer space.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 03, 2024, 07:21:29 PM
I put a bottom rail on my M16a, then I put a bipod on the rail. Finished upping the reg pressure on it first, as
the pic rail covers the easy adjustment hole. ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-030424120721.jpeg)

 I also mounted dot sights on a couple guns, My MOdfire for one. Had to get some angry Gnome practice in after :)  8)  ;D
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-030424143009.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-030424142607.jpeg)
 First shots were low, I decided to adjust up  :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 03, 2024, 10:53:36 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on April 03, 2024, 12:31:12 AM
Disassembled my ancient Lee 10# pot and went after it with the drill and wire brush.  The coil reads 29.5 ohms so the math says that is 500 watts at 110 volts and 5ish amps so nothing wrong with the coil.  Everything is shinny now and all screws tight.  Have to fix the TC quick connect again before I can cast.  Half a mind to hard wire it to the PID terminals.....
Back to 400C if needed.  Working on keeping the PID from overshooting now casting write up in that thread...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 06, 2024, 02:15:24 PM
Quote from: Bicycleman on March 23, 2024, 09:51:13 AM
Ron, the Discovery I bought in 2013 had an unattractive finish.  I sanded the finish off [completely] and applied several coats of Birchwood Tru-Oil.  That was in 2014, before the rifle went to my brother.  He has used it every season since then, and has not done anything to it since he got it.  The rifle still looks nice.


Whirly, I wore the black rubber gloves (from Harbor Freight) while applying the Tru-Oil.  That allowed my hands to stay clean.  And I don't have any pets in the house.  ;)


This only bolsters my plan to refinish my 2260 stock  :-*
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 06, 2024, 05:30:43 PM
changed a leather piston seal over to an adapter with a synthetic seal. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 06, 2024, 05:44:34 PM
I spent a couple of hours chronographing a variety of pellets in my Crosman 2200.  Results were disappointing.  Velocities have fallen back to the speeds I was getting before I modified the gun.  After adding an O-ring sealed bolt probe and sealing the breech to barrel interface with 3M 5200 sealant velocities were peaking around 640 fps with CPHP.  Today I was only getting 590 fps for the same number of pumps.  Near the end of the session velocities started creeping up again but by then I was too tired to continue.  Regardless of maximum velocity evaluation of the mean velocity per group and the standard deviation allowed me to eliminate several pellets from consideration.  The 17gr Ruger Superpoints and the now discontinued 17.9gr H&N Sniper Magnums were the best with one hole groups at twenty yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on April 06, 2024, 06:26:47 PM
I went to work for 32 hours in a row.  Maybe I’ll get to use some of that $$$ for airgun stuff.  🤷🏻‍♂️
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 06, 2024, 06:30:54 PM
Thinking about who I should leave my pretty significant airgun collection to in my will. None of my family would want them or know what to do with them.

There's a local fish and game club that's my first choice, so far. I've had bad luck giving friends airguns to try to get them involved in the hobby; as far as I know, all but one of them has used them irresponsibly, despite me telling them specifically how to handle and use them. The one possible exception is a powder-burner guy who has experience with firearms, but I've lost contact with him, so I'm not sure the even he is being responsible with the Ruger Blackhawk and P17 that I gave him.

Only serious suggestions please.

Thanks,

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on April 06, 2024, 06:32:40 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on April 06, 2024, 06:30:54 PM
Thinking about who I should leave my pretty significant airgun collection to in my will. None of my family would want them or know what to do with them.

There's a local fish and game club that's my first choice, so far. I've had bad luck giving friends airguns to try to get them involved in the hobby; as far as I know, all but one of them has used them irresponsibly, despite me telling them specifically how to handle and use them. The one possible exception is a powder-burner guy who has experience with firearms, but I've lost contact with him, so I'm not sure the even he is being responsible with the Ruger Blackhawk and P17 that I gave him.

Only serious suggestions please.

Thanks,

-W
I’m sure there are plenty of volunteers here that would be willing to help you out. 😆👊🏼
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 06, 2024, 06:37:04 PM
Quote from: bReTt on April 06, 2024, 06:32:40 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on April 06, 2024, 06:30:54 PM
Thinking about who I should leave my pretty significant airgun collection to in my will. None of my family would want them or know what to do with them.

There's a local fish and game club that's my first choice, so far. I've had bad luck giving friends airguns to try to get them involved in the hobby; as far as I know, all but one of them has used them irresponsibly, despite me telling them specifically how to handle and use them. The one possible exception is a powder-burner guy who has experience with firearms, but I've lost contact with him, so I'm not sure the even he is being responsible with the Ruger Blackhawk and P17 that I gave him.

Only serious suggestions please.

Thanks,

-W
I’m sure there are plenty of volunteers here that would be willing to help you out. 😆👊🏼

LOL! 😆👊🏼

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 06, 2024, 07:50:24 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on April 06, 2024, 06:30:54 PM
Thinking about who I should leave my pretty significant airgun collection to in my will. None of my family would want them or know what to do with them.

There's a local fish and game club that's my first choice, so far. I've had bad luck giving friends airguns to try to get them involved in the hobby; as far as I know, all but one of them has used them irresponsibly, despite me telling them specifically how to handle and use them. The one possible exception is a powder-burner guy who has experience with firearms, but I've lost contact with him, so I'm not sure the even he is being responsible with the Ruger Blackhawk and P17 that I gave him.

Only serious suggestions please.

Thanks,

-W
Boy scouts,  your local NRA chapter,  a youth camp.

My collection is to be sold at auction along with my PB's so the memsahib can throw a huge Irish wake in my honor. :D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 06, 2024, 08:46:20 PM
Spent a while at the pot casting some .457 for the Texan. 
  Got 80+ beauties.
Sure is easier when the temps are above freezing in the garage!!!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronno6 on April 06, 2024, 09:23:45 PM
I finished the rebuild on a Daisy 1894.
Not as bad as I had feared, but not a repair that I want to do regularly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 06, 2024, 09:56:17 PM
I spent a lot of the day working on the finish on the 853.
Applying, waiting, sanding, applying, waiting, sanding, applying....... etc.

It's really starting to look really nice. I hope to finish it up tomorrow.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 06, 2024, 10:03:48 PM
You are a better man than I for preserving the natural tone. I would have had to stain it and ruined make it unique
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 06, 2024, 10:09:43 PM
Just out of curiosity I took my castings to the scale.
Oh my... 28 lbs of .457 slugs. That does not include the boxes of store bought slugs...nor the 50 lbs of pure lead I still have in ingots. :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 07, 2024, 09:28:34 AM
 I did an optics swap, Put a scope on my 362 #sn 760, And put a reflex sight on the 1322 SBR that I robbed the scope from.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-070424081025.jpeg)
 Also stuffed this inflatable bouncy saddle deer with rubber mulch nuggets,  3D shoot anyone ???
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-070424080645.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 07, 2024, 10:54:43 AM
I shot a video of the progress on the refinishing of the Daisy 853.
I haven't even buffed it yet.

I think it's starting to look pretty good.

https://youtube.com/shorts/L-CnM-ZRmJ0?feature=share

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 07, 2024, 06:12:05 PM
After fighting with my new Ender 3 V3 SE 3D printer for a couple days, I finally got it working right, found the right firmware and found the right SD card slot on the thing, and got it printing, Wow it's fast, I printed up 4 AV Avenger Baffles from thingyverse, they work great, knocked down the report a good deal, I have to find my db meter, it's somewhere in here, oh well, I'm sending 2 to my friend Bill for his Avengers and keeping the others for me,  now to make some other things
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on April 07, 2024, 06:29:00 PM
I bought some dinosaurs from the Dollar Store for reactive targets and they're a lot of fun 😀
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 07, 2024, 06:39:31 PM
Great targets, Wes. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 07, 2024, 07:38:38 PM
I’m a park ranger and my supply of plastic dinosaurs comes from our beach and playground area.  Lots of Happy Meal prizes too. :D

I spent several hours chronograph testing a number of guns and a great variety of pellets.  I have pages of data to go over. 
Today I shot the Crosman first model 1400, 2200, and my weird ProwlFire hybrid.  Most groups were meh.  A few pellets stood out.  The 2200 is the first gun I’ve tested in which my ancient Benjamin round balls will produce something approximating a group. Five shots grouped 2” at 20 yards with three in one hole. :o

I prefer .22 caliber guns because I hunt with my air rifles. The ProwlFire is just a .177 but it cranks out more than 15  fpe and better than 900 fps with H&N FTT. I’ve killed a couple of squirrels with it pesting and it can do the job.  Thinking about moving it up one tier and including it in my hunting guns.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on April 07, 2024, 08:23:17 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 07, 2024, 06:39:31 PM
Great targets, Wes. :)

Ron
Thanks Ron, they were only a buck a piece I couldn't resist LOL  They're pretty durable, they're made out of some kind of hard rubber👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 07, 2024, 08:58:00 PM
 Old stuffed animals make fun targets also, the fluffy stuffing really flys out of them.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 07, 2024, 08:59:04 PM
I just happened to have the NoDoze leaning against a cedar trunk in the living room and bumped it. It didn't go all the way to the floor but it did wack the sub woofer pretty good. I had it out after I finished working on the North range setup and POI was all over the place. I thought I messed up the scope. I looked around and came up with a scope to replace it with but when I started to remove the scope I found the threads had stripped out of one of the aluminum rings. The scope was loose. So I found a set of rings and replaced them.
All is good now.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 07, 2024, 09:02:54 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 06, 2024, 08:46:20 PM
Spent a while at the pot casting some .457 for the Texan. 
  Got 80+ beauties.
Sure is easier when the temps are above freezing in the garage!!!
Good looking are those the 340 Lyman mold?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on April 07, 2024, 09:58:51 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 07, 2024, 08:58:00 PM
Old stuffed animals make fun targets also, the fluffy stuffing really flys out of them.
Until it's time to pick up all of the stuffing blowing around your yard😉
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 08, 2024, 08:55:00 AM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on April 07, 2024, 09:58:51 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 07, 2024, 08:58:00 PM
Old stuffed animals make fun targets also, the fluffy stuffing really flys out of them.
Until it's time to pick up all of the stuffing blowing around your yard😉
Let the birds use it for nest ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 08, 2024, 03:05:57 PM
Just sent my Buddy in Valley Center Ca a couple 3D printed Moderator/ Baffles for his 2 Avengers I made Saturday on the new Ender 3 V3 SE, now that I got it working it's been printing great.  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 08, 2024, 03:17:23 PM
Did a refinish on one of our '83 Made for Crosman by Mendoza RM377.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Madd Hatter on April 08, 2024, 04:17:15 PM
Fitted the carm sst into the impact. Man it took a lot of finagling to get it in position correctly.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 08, 2024, 05:08:06 PM
A really lovely gun Bill.

I was so happy with the accuracy of the C2100 that I stuck the BuckRail moderator back on it.  Accuracy is unaffected by the moderator!  It’s much quieter too.  With its present performance and accuracy I will now consider this gun worthy of squirrel hunting with the proviso that it’s a sub thirty yard gun.  Still, that is more than enough for early season squirrel hunting in these parts. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 08, 2024, 05:37:24 PM
Thanks Capt'n... just another part of this hobby that I enjoy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2024, 07:01:20 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on April 07, 2024, 09:02:54 PM

Good looking are those the 340 Lyman mold?
Nope..
My NOE 458-244-FN-CA4... 3 cavity.
 ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2024, 07:05:51 PM
Quote from: avator on April 08, 2024, 03:17:23 PM
Did a refinish on one of our '83 Made for Crosman by Mendoza RM377.
Bill I think you know by now I love my Mendoza Senora's
Very nice!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 08, 2024, 08:11:13 PM
Quote from: avator on April 08, 2024, 03:17:23 PM
Did a refinish on one of our '83 Made for Crosman by Mendoza RM377.

Wow! That stock looks awesome!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 08, 2024, 08:35:04 PM
Thanks guys. Yeah, I'm happy with the results. I plan to rub some more Ballistol into it in the next few days to come but I don't plan on doing anything to make it glossy.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 08, 2024, 08:36:02 PM
Quote from: Whirligig on April 08, 2024, 08:11:13 PM
Quote from: avator on April 08, 2024, 03:17:23 PM
Did a refinish on one of our '83 Made for Crosman by Mendoza RM377.

Wow! That stock looks awesome!

I agree.

Ron

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 08, 2024, 08:38:17 PM
Quote from: avator on April 08, 2024, 03:17:23 PM
Did a refinish on one of our '83 Made for Crosman by Mendoza RM377.

The finish looks great, Bill.


Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 08, 2024, 08:42:19 PM
Thanks Ron.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 08, 2024, 09:37:46 PM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 08, 2024, 07:01:20 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on April 07, 2024, 09:02:54 PM

Good looking are those the 340 Lyman mold?
Nope..
My NOE 458-244-FN-CA4... 3 cavity.
 ;)
Those should have some good velocity and flat trajectory in your Texan!  Cheers
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 08, 2024, 10:37:06 PM
Took the power tools to the wood grip of the SPA pp800r.
She fits my paw better, but doesn't look as good as Ron's finish...lol.
I like the feel so I guess I have a wood n steel pistol now after removing the BuckRail lower....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 08, 2024, 11:33:57 PM
I finally got these uploaded to Imgur.

(https://i.imgur.com/8ANrHZ1.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/bGyseEt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oTRn4ML.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/i0vc8Ua.jpg)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 09, 2024, 09:37:31 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on April 08, 2024, 10:37:06 PM
Took the power tools to the wood grip of the SPA pp800r.
She fits my paw better, but doesn't look as good as Ron's finish...lol.
I like the feel so I guess I have a wood n steel pistol now after removing the BuckRail lower....
Researching more on eye relief, field of view and target acquisition.  Yup had a squirrel moment and mounted the UTG 1x30 RD on the now Fatwood SPA800r.
Feels good to grip/balance but yet to be shot.  To clear the Cooku clock I had to set the UTG almost off the edge of the breach...Good thing eye relief is irrelevant...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 09, 2024, 09:41:54 PM
Quote
I finally got these uploaded to Imgur.
Ron a real work of beauty and art.  Totally custom to you and your shooting style.  Way to AG!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 09, 2024, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: 2A Georgia on April 09, 2024, 09:41:54 PM
Quote
I finally got these uploaded to Imgur.
Ron a real work of beauty and art.  Totally custom to you and your shooting style.  Way to AG!

Thank you, Charles.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Xraycer on April 09, 2024, 11:13:02 PM
Topped off the big Acecare tank from 3100psi to 4300psi.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on April 09, 2024, 11:32:26 PM
I've been testing the various pellets that I have for accuracy and penetration so I can thin the herd and only have on hand the ones that are similar in performance and shoot well in both my R9 and my 350. So far two Norma pellets stand out, the 15.9 gr Golden Trophy FTT and the 17.6 gr Golden Trophy FTT Heavy, these pellets are accurate in both rifles and they penetrate well. The third pellet is the RWS Super H Point, this pellet has proven to be very accurate in both rifles and although it lacks penetration the performance on squirrels is outstanding. I'm out of the H&N FTT pellets at the moment but they perform really well in the R9 and the 350 5.55mm dia. Outside of the obligatory tins of Crosman CHP's that's going to be my inventrory from now on.  I limit my shots to 30-35 yards.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 10, 2024, 12:58:12 PM
I went to the Doctors yesterday and seen a bunch of Pigeons on the wires above the railroad bridge, it was pouring rain at the time and didn't want to pull off into the wet mud off the highway and down to the tracks, I have 4 wheel drive but the mud is really bad down there, I'll wait till it dries out and then I'll go for it, I think the Notos will do a good job on them. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 10, 2024, 02:53:57 PM
I did just a little testing to try to address two questions I had about the Dragonfly Mk II concerning both how much power it was capable of, and whether my hypothesis that it would produce statistically significantly more power using "heavy" pellets as compared with "light" pellets was true or false.

The basic answers I found were that at 15 pumps, the Dragonfly Mk II is capable of achieving 18.92 FPE, and that is does generate statistically significantly more FPE using heavy pellets.

See attached screenshot and spreadsheet in Excel format for the details.

Let me know if you spot any errors in my calculations, or if you would like to add other information such as standard deviations.

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ReturnTrip on April 11, 2024, 08:09:18 PM
Do you like eggs? Do you live near a Wal-Mart?

One bag of rubber mulch: $6.98
60 eggs: $12.03
One roll of duct tape: $3.98

You can fill the egg box completely using about half the bag of mulch. Wrap in duct tape. Done. The box fits a 12 bullseye NRA target about perfectly. We'll see how long it lasts.

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 11, 2024, 08:17:15 PM
How eggciting.
Eggactly how long it will last might depend on what rifle and ammo is used.

An eggstra good idea. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 12, 2024, 01:34:06 PM
It's too windy for any serious shooting today so I went into tinker mode in the shop.
I found a 2240 tube and frame, a plastic breech and a 1377 take off barrel and a skeleton shoulder stock.
I slapped it all together and stuck one of my modded peeps on it.
I had a stretchy stock cover for a 12ga shotgun that holds 5 C02 carts and a tin of Crosman HP pellets is held in the void.
The whole shebang fits easily in the box on the back of the ATV. I was hitting empty C02 carts at 10 to 15 yards EZPZ.
It pairs great with that old rear cocker 13xx pumper carbine I put together a few days ago. Both are great for run and gun games on the new North Range setup we have.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 12, 2024, 04:11:15 PM
Betty Lou isn't feeling well today and decided to go lay down. So I took the little C02 carbine on a walk down the trail through the woods to the barn. I plinked a random targets on the way. Sticks and leaves in the swamp pond and such. I got to the barn where Nick has 3 of those mini American bullies in large pens for breeding and stopped to pet them a bit. So cute and friendly little girls.
I was ready to go when I spotted a blue bird house that Nick told me to take the other day and I forgot. I made my way back up the trail stopping to plink at more random targets.
When I got back Boss wanted to come out and hang out with me so we hung the bird house on post near the other one. When that was finished Boss and I walked the fenced in area. I plinked while she explored.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 12, 2024, 04:44:26 PM
it's not Airgun related, but sewer backed up, ran a 100 ft snake and it's not clearing, called the city, they're sending someone out
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 12, 2024, 04:49:13 PM
Tinkering more on this Model 62.   so I redid the recrown, I think it came out better this time.
 Then an idea popped in,..  tried pushing a pellet down the bore.
 Hokey Smokes, Bullwinkle!   about 1/2"in from the crown there is speed bump. a bit of a restriction,
 like I remember from the P17 pistol.  My Gamo Match seems to push through "sort of okay",
but the harder Crosman pellets push through much harder!   Got out the extra fine sand paper
and did like on the P17..    ::)
 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 12, 2024, 05:40:40 PM
Wow, that was quick, sewer cleared and functioning ;) 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 12, 2024, 06:05:59 PM
Staring at a redundant TKO LDC I had laying on the bench gave me a bodgers inspiration.  After some measuring and marking and then a little Dremel work followed by some judicious filing I adapted the aforementioned LDC to fit a vintage Crosman 1400.  Everything matches up perfectly.  I will need to add an abutment inside the LDC for the muzzle to press firmly against and I hope to add an O-ring between the barrel and the abutment.  I have drilled the LDC for a third grub screw to ensure that it remains stable.  Even without the O-ring at the muzzle it demonstrates a significant reduction in the amount of “Lead Dust” produced. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 12, 2024, 06:28:47 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 12, 2024, 06:05:59 PM
Staring at a redundant TKO LDC I had laying on the bench gave me a bodgers inspiration.  After some measuring and marking and then a little Dremel work followed by some judicious filing I adapted the aforementioned LDC to fit a vintage Crosman 1400.  Everything matches up perfectly.  I will need to add an abutment inside the LDC for the muzzle to press firmly against and I hope to add an O-ring between the barrel and the abutment.  I have drilled the LDC for a third grub screw to ensure that it remains stable.  Even without the O-ring at the muzzle it demonstrates a significant reduction in the amount of “Lead Dust” produced. ;)

Nice job.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ReturnTrip on April 12, 2024, 08:06:18 PM
I just recently started shooting again after being inactive for 10 years. My TX200 seemed to always prefer H&N FTT 4.52 back then. I bought a brand new tin of FTT 4.52, and it appears the pellet design has been altered. The new version is shorter and not as 'bulbous' on top. I have yet to shoot enough of them to determine accuracy, but I was suspicious something had changed. Now I have to buy JSB and AA pellets to see if they were altered as well.  :-X

Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 13, 2024, 06:55:41 PM
 I put in a days work, assembling racks, moving tanks and airguns. Then installing a TKO Weaver left hand bolt breach on 362 #00760, Mounted a NC Star 2.5 x 30 duplex on it, groups shrank immensely  8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-130424131322.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-130424131129.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-130424130815.jpeg)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 13, 2024, 07:00:35 PM
A good days work, James. :)

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on April 13, 2024, 07:59:22 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 13, 2024, 06:55:41 PM
I put in a days work, assembling racks, moving tanks and airguns. Then installing a TKO Weaver left hand bolt breach on 362 #00760, Mounted a NC Star 2.5 x 30 duplex on it, groups shrank immensely  8)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-130424131322.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-130424131129.jpeg)
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/gallery/17377-130424130815.jpeg)
That looks like a pretty serious collection you have going on there James. 
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2024, 10:12:25 AM
James..
I assume you are topping off those tanks with the compressor the filling guns from the tanks? I like that setup. I may look into setting up a system like that with my dual cylinder MKII Extreme compressor.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 14, 2024, 10:28:05 AM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2024, 10:12:25 AM
James..
I assume you are topping off those tanks with the compressor the filling guns from the tanks? I like that setup. I may look into setting up a system like that with my dual cylinder MKII Extreme compressor.
Yes I run one tank below 3400, and the other I keep at above 2500, start my fill from the low pressure tank " if I remember what one it is : LOL. Then close the low side and finish the fill if needed with the higher pressure tank.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2024, 10:59:39 AM
I got up yesterday with one goal in mind.... starting on the North Range shooting deck.
I save a 10' pole from one of the water oaks I cut down when clearing the area. I located and cut another one down that matched the size (6" at the base). I laid out the dimensions for the 9.5' wide by 8' shed roof. The size was determined by the materials I had on hand.
I set the posts 2' deep. Then I did the top rim... 2 x 10 ruff sawn for the ledger off the rafter tails and front band board and 2x6 for the shed rafters. I put some 2x4 angled braces at the front rim for support. That's where we stopped for the day.
Today the plan is to set 2 more 2x6 rafters and bridge blocks. This will be plenty to support the corrugated tin roof panels. It don't snow here so we don't need to worry much about weight. It's a 3 12 pitch so rain should shed good. (I think the Red Shed is 4 12)
I also cut all the overhanging trees down above it so there won't be much Fall build up on it.
I hope to pick up the tin roofing this weekend. I'll buy new if I can't find any old stuff to reuse.. I have a couple sources to check.
For now we'll just shoot from the graveled ground but the plan is to build a wooden deck later as materials become available.
As with the lean to we added to the south side of the Red Shed, we don't want it to look like new. We want it to look aged like the shed and everything else around here.
I'll get some pics posted soon. I also plan to do some shooting videos from here.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 14, 2024, 11:07:06 AM
I look forward to seeing your lean-to  and videos.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2024, 11:11:26 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 14, 2024, 10:28:05 AM
Quote from: avator on April 14, 2024, 10:12:25 AM
James..
I assume you are topping off those tanks with the compressor the filling guns from the tanks? I like that setup. I may look into setting up a system like that with my dual cylinder MKII Extreme compressor.
Yes I run one tank below 3400, and the other I keep at above 2500, start my fill from the low pressure tank " if I remember what one it is : LOL. Then close the low side and finish the fill if needed with the higher pressure tank.
Got ya...
I have 3 scba tanks and 2 scuba tanks. I think I'll set up the 60 minute 4500 psi scba tank and the MKII compressor as a permanent fill station. The scuba tanks (1@80cf and 1@100cf) are only 3300psi and heavy. I don't use them anymore. I also have a 30 minute 4500psi scba in a bag for on the road and a 30 minute scba 3000 psi breathing tank for tethering.
I haven't used any of these tanks much at all since I got the smaller more portable compressors. But I think a setup like your's would be great for faster 3k gun fills during extended shooting sessions.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2024, 11:14:22 AM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 14, 2024, 11:07:06 AM
I look forward to seeing your lean-to  and videos.

Ron
Stay tuned.....  ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 14, 2024, 11:15:09 AM
Gonna go visit an old buddy over in east Florida.  I have to go out to the shed and pick an air rifle (or two) to give him.  I repaired a trash pile find Remington Air Master for him years ago but he says it has died.  Thinking about giving him the ProwlFire or perhaps both of the Benjamin Summit Rangers.  He’s got two boys who will be old enough for air rifles soon.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 14, 2024, 12:01:12 PM
What a generous way to spread the love. :)
He'll really appreciate it I'm sure.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 14, 2024, 01:42:43 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 14, 2024, 12:01:12 PM
What a generous way to spread the love. :)
He'll really appreciate it I'm sure.

Ron
When you have been at this as long as I have you to will have a closet full of cheap air rifles that your spouse would sooner see gone. :P

I have to think up clever ways to get rid of them.  Most of them are too cheap to sell or they are dud guns for one reason or another.  The Benjis are mediocre shooting guns but good enough to plink soda cans and good enough to teach the boys gun safety and marksmanship. ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Whirligig on April 14, 2024, 04:02:04 PM
Quote from: Blowpipe Sam on April 14, 2024, 01:42:43 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 14, 2024, 12:01:12 PM
What a generous way to spread the love. :)
He'll really appreciate it I'm sure.

Ron
The Benjis are mediocre shooting guns but good enough to plink soda cans and good enough to teach the boys gun safety and marksmanship. ;D

That's the whole purpose!

-W
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 14, 2024, 05:58:23 PM
Yesterday I received a like new AA TX200 in beech.
To go along with my other one in walnut.
It was deal I couldn’t pass up.
Ten coats of BLO this morning.
Installed cocking handle and two o-rings.
Installed 8x32 Hawke AirMax.
Zeroed at 10 yards here in the yard (garage side door😵‍💫).
Final zero will take place with the Duckfish at Diablo on Wednesday..
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 14, 2024, 06:13:53 PM
I took a bit slower approach to the day today. I got a late start first of all and it got hot quickly. I don't do well in the mid day southern Alabama heat. Even less as I age.
So I took things alot slower. First thing was remove the last 2 top boards from the 8' 2x6 picnic table I am repurposing and carried them to the saw horses.
My second run at it was to clean all the screws and nails out of the boards. These will be used as the 2 remaining rafters on the lean to.
I'm done for the day but I plan to get an early start in the morning and get the rafters in and get the bridge blocks cut.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ike the GSD on April 15, 2024, 09:15:10 PM
I used a piece of foam rubber I had laying around to make a quick and dirty rifle rest I made a U shape in a piece of scrap 2X6 and nailed it to another piece of scrap 2X6 Then I glued a strip of the rubber onto the U shaped piece and I had a cheap rifle rest that works great👍😃
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 15, 2024, 09:39:19 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on April 15, 2024, 09:15:10 PM
I used a piece of foam rubber I had laying around to make a quick and dirty rifle rest I made a U shape in a piece of scrap 2X6 and nailed it to another piece of scrap 2X6 Then I glued a strip of the rubber onto the U shaped piece and I had a cheap rifle rest that works great👍😃

Looks great.

That would probably cost you $30 online.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 15, 2024, 10:50:08 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 15, 2024, 09:39:19 PM
Quote from: Ike the GSD on April 15, 2024, 09:15:10 PM
I used a piece of foam rubber I had laying around to make a quick and dirty rifle rest I made a U shape in a piece of scrap 2X6 and nailed it to another piece of scrap 2X6 Then I glued a strip of the rubber onto the U shaped piece and I had a cheap rifle rest that works great👍😃

Looks great.

That would probably cost you $30 online.

Ron
Like the target on bottom board with pellet holes too :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 08:43:25 PM
I did a little targeting with the 853 and it was just one of those days where I could have
thrown the pellets blindfolded and hit the target center.
Ok, that was a little bit of an exaggeration, but it was just a good shootin' day.

I used mostly the top row to refine zero after that it was right down the line to the bottom.
I shot 3 shots at each target and it turned out pretty well.

 (https://i.imgur.com/Rx6ikvn.jpg)

Then my eyes started getting over used and I stopped.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 08:56:25 PM
Great shootin', Ron!

What's the range?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:01:18 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 08:56:25 PM
Great shootin', Ron!

What's the range?

10m .
I was almost afraid to breath in case it might change something.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 09:04:01 PM
Forgetting to breath just might! [chuckling]
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:06:12 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 09:04:01 PM
Forgetting to breath just might! [chuckling]

:D :D :D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 16, 2024, 09:07:40 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:01:18 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 08:56:25 PM
Great shootin', Ron!

What's the range?

10m .
I was almost afraid to breath in case it might change something.

Ron


A fart would also alter your equilibrium  :-*

Good shooting 👍
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:09:14 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 08:56:25 PM
Great shootin', Ron!

What's the range?

Thanks, Rion.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 16, 2024, 09:09:34 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 16, 2024, 09:07:40 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:01:18 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 08:56:25 PM
Great shootin', Ron!

What's the range?

10m .
I was almost afraid to breath in case it might change something.

Ron


A fart would also alter your equilibrium  :-*

Good shooting 👍
Especially if you didn't cut it.   :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:09:52 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 16, 2024, 09:07:40 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:01:18 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 08:56:25 PM
Great shootin', Ron!

What's the range?

10m .
I was almost afraid to breath in case it might change something.

Ron


A fart would also alter your equilibrium  :-*

Good shooting 👍

Thanks, Richard.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 16, 2024, 10:30:53 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 08:43:25 PM
I did a little targeting with the 853 and it was just one of those days where I could have
thrown the pellets blindfolded and hit the target center.
Ok, that was a little bit of an exaggeration, but it was just a good shootin' day.

I used mostly the top row to refine zero after that it was right down the line to the bottom.
I shot 3 shots at each target and it turned out pretty well.

 (https://i.imgur.com/Rx6ikvn.jpg)

Then my eyes started getting over used and I stopped.

Ron
Darn nice shootin!
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 10:42:14 PM
Thanks, Charles.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 17, 2024, 12:30:06 AM
In a true SSS moment I lost the charging cable to my GoGoGo Rangfinder....turns out the cable for by Aux battery was the same size.  All charged up in time for next LGR visit.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 17, 2024, 11:12:23 AM
searched for O-rings and seals.... ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 17, 2024, 12:02:11 PM
I thought why not try to shoot a toothpick ?
It happens at about 24 seconds.

https://youtu.be/dvU5FqX2oLo


Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Rick67 on April 17, 2024, 12:09:36 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:09:52 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 16, 2024, 09:07:40 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:01:18 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 08:56:25 PM
Great shootin', Ron!

What's the range?

10m .
I was almost afraid to breath in case it might change something.

Ron


A fart would also alter your equilibrium  :-*

Good shooting 👍

Thanks, Richard.

Ron


Must be the pampered stock increasing the accuracy by tenfolds  ???
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: ER00z on April 17, 2024, 12:28:13 PM
Been messing about with a regulator for my BT65 177. Think I have things sorted out but have to reduce the hammer strike some and run a full string over the chrony. Unregulated using an extra cylinder it was set up for a 34fpe slug tune, a little hot to be shooting most pellets and want to test those new JTS 10.4gr's in this gun and a few others...
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 17, 2024, 12:33:24 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 17, 2024, 12:09:36 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:09:52 PM
Quote from: Rick67 on April 16, 2024, 09:07:40 PM
Quote from: Ronfiveo on April 16, 2024, 09:01:18 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 16, 2024, 08:56:25 PM
Great shootin', Ron!

What's the range?

10m .
I was almost afraid to breath in case it might change something.

Ron


A fart would also alter your equilibrium  :-*

Good shooting 👍

Thanks, Richard.

Ron


Must be the pampered stock increasing the accuracy by tenfolds  ???

Not only that, but it's increased it's velocity by at least 57.8 FPS. :D

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 17, 2024, 05:45:41 PM
I put the new tin roof on the shootin' lean to. Then we shot the Crosman 367 pumpers for awhile. This spot is gonna get alot of use.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on April 17, 2024, 07:46:30 PM
Great video, Ron! Thanks!

Soundin' sweet, Bill. Might be video worthy. Does the red shed tin roof porch get a camera?
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 17, 2024, 08:08:51 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 17, 2024, 07:46:30 PM
Great video, Ron! Thanks!

Soundin' sweet, Bill. Might be video worthy. Does the red shed tin roof porch get a camera?
Yeah, I have a few ideas. Outdoor electric and lights are next.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Ronfiveo on April 17, 2024, 08:18:59 PM
Quote from: splitbeing on April 17, 2024, 07:46:30 PM
Great video, Ron! Thanks!

Soundin' sweet, Bill. Might be video worthy. Does the red shed tin roof porch get a camera?

Thanks, Rion.

Ron
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 17, 2024, 08:22:30 PM
Gave the HF Black Powder Coat a try with the Dry Swirl method.  Coverage was meh.  Out of 15 about 10 miced at .303, 2 at .304 and 3 culls with goobers .306+  It's raining of course, but this weekend I'll see how the one mag of .303 group and might "size down the barrel" the .304s.  If this $10 experiment doesn't work I'll be ordering from Acurate molds either .303 +/- or .302+ and I guess a sizer at .303 and .304.  I'm wondering if I should force one of the .305s down the barrel to try and get an accurate bore before ordering a custom mold?  Any old thread links or videos on "slugging" a barrel would be greatly appreciated....
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 17, 2024, 09:47:07 PM
 I killed stuff :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 18, 2024, 11:54:52 AM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 17, 2024, 09:47:07 PM
I killed stuff :)
;D ;D ;D 8)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: avator on April 18, 2024, 10:24:16 PM
Waited until dark then went out to check out the lights. That 2' LED strip light does a great job of lighting up the bench. I put it just behind the shooter on the ceiling so it floods the bench but it's not in the eyes and no glare.
Tomorrow I will look into running the outdoor cord through the trees and another outdoor outlet for the range lights. I've got a double halogen work light that will light up the entire range.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 18, 2024, 11:07:04 PM
Adjusted first stage on the new TX
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 19, 2024, 03:21:06 PM
 Dug out the all metal rear sight that came clamped to the dovetail of my old Chinese B3.
It sat crooked on the dovetail, so I ended up with a scope.
 Reworked it. it was the side bolt through/clamp that was off centered a bit .
 Made the bolt hole a bit bigger, and did some filing on the clamp.
 Now it sits straight, and can be used for another project. ;)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: bReTt on April 19, 2024, 04:52:48 PM
Mounted a dot sight and a fire end grip on the SBR
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 19, 2024, 07:19:20 PM
Quote from: avator on April 18, 2024, 10:24:16 PM
Waited until dark then went out to check out the lights. That 2' LED strip light does a great job of lighting up the bench. I put it just behind the shooter on the ceiling so it floods the bench but it's not in the eyes and no glare.
Tomorrow I will look into running the outdoor cord through the trees and another outdoor outlet for the range lights. I've got a double halogen work light that will light up the entire range.
I've got a "shop light" in the garage that would probably light up my 15M back yard range....hmmm.  During my shade tree mechanic days I had a cheap Wallyworld dohickey that had a bluetooth speaker and LED light and was rechargeable....sadly it broke but I bet I could find something like that on AliEx or eBay....hmm
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: 2A Georgia on April 19, 2024, 07:23:39 PM
Quote from: bReTt on April 19, 2024, 04:52:48 PM
Mounted a dot sight and a fire end grip on the SBR
Nothing like a Taticool SBR in Tuxedo Black :-)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Matchstickshooter on April 20, 2024, 06:12:41 PM
Quote from: Matchstickshooter on April 19, 2024, 03:21:06 PM
Dug out the all metal rear sight that came clamped to the dovetail of my old Chinese B3.
It sat crooked on the dovetail, so I ended up with a scope.
 Reworked it. it was the side bolt through/clamp that was off centered a bit .
 Made the bolt hole a bit bigger, and did some filing on the clamp.
 Now it sits straight, and can be used for another project. ;)


    Cleaned and reblued, the "all metal" fully adjustable rear sight now resides on the Model 62, replacing the metal/plastic one.
 Hope to try it out soon
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 20, 2024, 07:41:40 PM
 Got a start on working up some loads to test in my Wing Shot for Turkey. prior to that did some side by side comparing of 2 not so similar airguns :)
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 21, 2024, 10:11:04 AM
Quote
Indiana spring wild turkey season starts April 24 and goes through May 12, 2024.

They are in abundance this year around here.
But they always have a crazy seance of the calendar. Seems when the season hits they go incognito.  :o
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Back_Roads on April 21, 2024, 11:39:26 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 21, 2024, 10:11:04 AM
Quote
Indiana spring wild turkey season starts April 24 and goes through May 12, 2024.

They are in abundance this year around here.
But they always have a crazy seance of the calendar. Seems when the season hits they go incognito.  :o
I always get reports of them on the opposite side of the 139 acres from where I am hunting LOL
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 21, 2024, 12:55:47 PM
Quote from: Back_Roads on April 21, 2024, 11:39:26 AM
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on April 21, 2024, 10:11:04 AM
Quote
Indiana spring wild turkey season starts April 24 and goes through May 12, 2024.

They are in abundance this year around here.
But they always have a crazy seance of the calendar. Seems when the season hits they go incognito.  :o
I always get reports of them on the opposite side of the 139 acres from where I am hunting LOL
I see flocks of them here.

They seem to just naturally congregate in the park during hunting season. :(
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on April 21, 2024, 05:18:41 PM
 Rearranged my closet again. It now has the Diana EmS LoA open sights, Akela bugbuster, Fortitude hawke 2-7, and D48 hawke 2-7 ir all resting against their 4 cases. 2 gun socks hanging. Utg swat 3-12 picatinny with wheel and riser on shelf next to the P1 in holster on soft case by the hawke 4-12 ir dovetail.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Scrambler82 on April 21, 2024, 07:03:12 PM
I will be removing my Huma Air Quick Fill to see if my air leak is from that; I don't think so but it is the easy way out !
I will replace it with the OEM Unit.

I had my Armada reworked, I got to shoot a half dozen pellets the first day, took the gun out a day or so later and the first few shot seem lacking, in fact I didn't even see the pellets once the trigger was pressed and the sound of the gun was different.

As it turns out I had two or three pellets jammed in the barrel, I took a small diameter wooden dowel and freed up the pellets but as it turns out, it was caused by air leaking and loss of air pressure, long before I added the Quick Fill/Gauge.
I didn't have an air gauge on the rifle, not a good move but I didn't know what to use, until the Huma Air Unit was suggested.
I refill every time I use the gun, PITA for sure.
So now I sit broken hearted, paid for air but lost it.   I will need to check it out, then if it still leaks I need to contact the person who reworked it and see what he has to say.
Kind of wish I had left it stock... but when it does work, which means when I keep it filled to 200-250 bar, it works great.

Thanks for listening.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Cope1041 on April 21, 2024, 08:44:07 PM
A little different, but yes to me it is still very much airgun related.

This has made the purchase of my FX, My JTS,  my Rovair compressor, and 4 diff scopes and countless tins of pellets happen.

I sell fire wood as one of my many side jobs.

This was my 5th load so far this year since the weather has gotten better.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on April 21, 2024, 08:45:04 PM
Inventoried and fondled my CO2 guns..
Temps are approaching 65.
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: kbstingwing on April 22, 2024, 03:33:05 PM
Made a couple Moderator baffle cores for the Notos on the 3D printer, I sent my brother one for his, these are the ones all the guys were using for theirs, it really cuts down the report to a Mouse Fart.....  ;D
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: buellm2 on April 22, 2024, 09:59:10 PM
One of my girls came over and wanted some PB practice and instruction.    I also let her shoot my CO2  Sig Sauer P226 and she liked it so much I gave it to her along with a bunch of CO2 cartridges and pellets.   Hopefully she'll practice shooting it more often than she shoots her PBs.   
Title: Re: What airgun related did you do today?
Post by: splitbeing on April 22, 2024, 10:00:59 PM
Good man, Ernie.