I want advice on a piston or springer for hunting.

[Privateer]

I had a Crosman Employee in Chat today.
After the story about part numbers we talked about?
 
I gave her the numbers and She gave me the prices.
 

[only1harry]

Don't know Jeff... long distance relationships don't usually work out.  Just saying...

[Privateer]

That does look strange now that you point that out!
 
You have a Bus somewhere don't you?

[Gump]

Update - I received the washer from Hatsan last night. It's so much better when cocking. Now I can shoot a group test.

[anuthabubba]

You probably already have but look around the forum, you'll find all kinds of inexpensive, easy to make targets, holders, benches, roller rifle rests and everything else you could want.

Actually I haven't yet. But looks like I'll be doing so soon.

Many newbies don't research the forums and depend on one thread for all their information. These same questions have been asked many, many times. Over many years! There is a wealth of info on the GTA, other forums and other sources on the www! Google, or your favorite engine, is your friend!

[John Woodskills]

True. But
It was his post that provoked me to research it.

Did I mean I hadn't been searching the other threads? Nah, just that idea.

[Charles Outdoors]

John, you out shooting that gun yet?

[John Woodskills]

Yes sir. Just came in.

I'm having a blast. Trying to get it settled in. I'd say I've put about 50 pellets through it.
I knocked the tin of pellets off in the grass, so I can't count what's missing.
After this old tin is gone I'll  break out the stuff I ordered and try to get it on paper.

[Methuselah]

I broke down my Striker 1000s in .25 to put a new piston seal, lube it with moly and heavy tar.  Had a lot of twang and super loud in my ear.  Filled the stock with silicone and its still loud.  But any way.  I don't think I ever want to tear down a Hatsan springer again.  Nightmare!  Lots of preload on the spring.  I made a compressor but the end cap is such an odd ball shape it was almost impossible to keep the head of the compressor on it.  Unless there is some sort of attachment to use that I don't know about?  Any other gun I did was waaay easier!   Good luck with that mess.  Lots of swearing, sweating, and cut up knuckles/fingers!

[seitg74]

Thanks for the pic Steve.  If I decide to go down that road again I'll have to make one of those up!

[John Woodskills]

Ive been shooting my Hatsan Vortex Edge .22 for the last week and a half. I'm very impressed. I felt it was shot in and was consistent so I put the scope on that came with it. My boys love shooting this about as much as I love seeing them shoot it.
When I was seeing the scope shooting left 5" and down 2" consistently I got my 9 yr old to shoot it as I started zeroing in the scope. He did exactly as I told him. He started asking about adjusting his aim to move the point of impact. I was impressed that he was understanding Kentucky windage but we resisted the urge and kept up the task at hand.  I am very surprised at the recoil. Everyone told me about it but I just didn't understand until I experienced it. You really DO have to keep watch of all the screws!!!
So, in practice I did a few experiments. We have shot through a 3/4 inch pc of particle board with oak veneer. We robbed a beef rib bone from the dogs and at my amazement watched it punch holes all the way through with large blow outs on the back.
This gun is more accurate than I am. We are able to touch pellet holes on a regular basis. I'm not steady enough in my set up yet to stack pellets but I feel it can be done.

I really do thank everyone for all of the information and help. My boys and I are having a blast.

[Charles Outdoors]

That sounds like y'all are having a great time.

[John Woodskills]

That sounds like y'all are having a great time.

Yes sir. That we are.

[SteveP-52]

Was kinda hoping the boys would realize it's more fun to actually shoot a real rifle than the ones in a video game. Glad to see everyone is enjoying the new rifle and maybe one of those paint roller rifle rests I've seen posted and been thinking of building myself will help with the pellet stacking.
Happy shooting

[John Woodskills]

Was kinda hoping the boys would realize it's more fun to actually shoot a real rifle than the ones in a video game. Glad to see everyone is enjoying the new rifle and maybe one of those paint roller rifle rests I've seen posted and been thinking of building myself will help with the pellet stacking.
Happy shooting

Its the youngest showing the most interest so far then it's the oldest. My middle boy just isn't into guns very much.
Hopefully the oldest two will want some dad time too. 
I have been thinking about that paint roller a lot.   I made an impromptu gun rest while sighting in the scope and that was in my head nagging away.

[Charles Outdoors]

I know y'all are a bit of a drive from Sherman, TX, but Academy had 2-3 Stoeger X-3 youth rifles marked down to $32.97. I think they were marked down to 49.00 when I bought one a month ago felt like I got an awesome deal. Grandkids love it and so do I. Just fun to shoot.

[John Woodskills]

I know y'all are a bit of a drive from Sherman, TX, but Academy had 2-3 Stoeger X-3 youth rifles marked down to $32.97. I think they were marked down to 49.00 when I bought one a month ago felt like I got an awesome deal. Grandkids love it and so do I. Just fun to shoot.

Wow!!
I'll need to run and look at the two Academy stores in Tulsa.

[Gump]

I also want to thanks to Yaal. I have been busy replacing timing belt and AC compressor on my car (still in work). Everyday a little here and there, I grab my Edge and shoot at my quiet target box. I put the scope on but my eye sight is poor, unable to stay focus through it. I put a blue Loctite on all screws so there is no problem. This rifle is very accurate for my most shooting a 13-15yd target.

I want to share the test result and my homemade quiet 12"x12" box. The circle is about 1" dia. and about 14 yards away. The rifle is on my open palm and my arm is rest on top of a chair, no rest bag. I am very satisfied.

The box is made from a fence picket, Simpson plates, nails, screws and black tar. I have some scrap plywood on the back instead of 2 pickets. There are 12 nails on Simpson plate. They are spacing for 12 poker cards or standard 8.5x11 paper. There is a tar layer between metal plate and back wall for less noise when a pellet hits. I use a wooden screw to hold a metal plate so they are not bow and push the soft tar over the time. I can use a long screw and not using nail but I like proper spacing nails. I add more tar on top and blow torch. The tar is some left over from fixing my driveway but you can use some fancy duct seal compound.

[SteveP-52]

Gump, nice to see you're liking the rifle and it doesn't say <trial> in your signature any more.

Got my .177 Edge right after you and tinkered (I get bored when the weather is bad and I can't shoot) and it now looks like this:

[Gump]

Gump, nice to see you're liking the rifle and it doesn't say <trial> in your signature any more.

Got my .177 Edge right after you and tinkered (I get bored when the weather is bad and I can't shoot) and it now looks like this:

Thanks, I love it. Right after last post, I made another set of (12) 1" circle target. I shot 15 pellets for inside 12, 2 on circle edge and 1 a little outside circle. It's my good day :-)

Very nice paint job, is it metallic blue? or just shining reflex?
Did you shave off front sight?

I thought that just me having the scope far back. Your is even reverted ring. I just slide scope all the way back and keep a stopper on last back 2 screw position. It's ok for me as now until I get a new scope.  I prefer to have it high and for option to use the sight without removing a scope.