Cherry Red Hammer

[Trigger_Finger]

I have two guns now so it's more relaxing and enjoyable to take one of them down and tinker on it at my leisure while the other still stands at the ready.

You are one of the few here who has the greatest self control to not give in to the addiction/sickness . I salute you for that!. You should be a role model. Or you can head the Air Rifle Anonymous!  Lol.

[KnifeMaker]

Well, I hate it, but I screwed up!  I should have suggested removing the striker BEFORE heating. As it  wouldn't hurt to leave the face of the striker at full hardness.

At least,if it is too soft, it is a Very inexpensive part from Crosman.

Although I don't keep any here, there is a case hardening compound, (powder) that allows you to have a very hard surface on steels that otherwise won't heat treat, or if you only want a thin surface hardening.

It is available at any gunsmithing supply such as Brownells or Midway.

Knife

[KnifeMaker]

Thanks, Knife, didn't know that but it makes sense....

Bob

Mr. Bob,
Although I don't keep any here, there is a case hardening compound, (powder) that allows you to have a very hard surface on steels that otherwise won't heat treat, or if you only want a thin surface hardening.

It is available at any gunsmithing supply such as Brownells or Midway shooting supply.

It is invaluable for treating parts such as trigger sears that are too soft. 

Knife

[triggertreat]

I have two guns now so it's more relaxing and enjoyable to take one of them down and tinker on it at my leisure while the other still stands at the ready.

You are one of the few here who has the greatest self control to not give in to the addiction/sickness . I salute you for that!. You should be a role model. Or you can head the Air Rifle Anonymous!  Lol.

That's what happens when you take a great platform and build on it.  I am covered from say 20 FPE to 75+ FPE with just two guns.  Both guns are giving me dime size groups at 50 yards so not sure what else I need.  I am seriously considering a big bore for hogs and deer and will also probably pickup a "premium" gun eventually.  I just don't want it to be a big disappointment so I am still researching on that.  I have read enough to know that premium/expensive doesn't necessarily mean stellar in performance with every gun which is similar to the Marauder platform. I really like what the .30 FX Boss offers.  It is also a lot of fun just trying to figure out what is the best fit for my needs which keeps me entertained.