Maximus/Disco Mods

[Redleg]

Killshot!  Great information for me as a green newbie when it comes to PCP shooting.  I am following your progress with a great deal of interest!  Sounds like you've gotten a very nice Maximus!
I'll be looking at getting set up over the winter.  Today, light snow 20 degrees - but I can shoot off and on in my 60 foot carport in bad weather.
John

[TheRRDon]

Here's pictures of the first two kills I've gotten though (not graphic) of some unfortunate flies that landed on the target. Didn't know they splattered so much!

Next thing you know he will be picking them out of the air with chopsticks.

[RobertMcC]

Got done shooting new strings today and testing some pellets. Chronograph was about 4" from muzzle and I was shooting at 25 yards. Unfortunately it was too cloudy to get consistent readings without a bunch of errors.Here's the down and dirty:
JSB 18.1 1750 PSI - 1100PSI
20 shots
740 min 758 max
-  Good accuracy. Will test 5 shot groups.

Predator Polymag 1750 PSI - 1200PSI
20 shots (8 errors)
-Too many errors to be usable but seemed to average 775 with a low of 770 and a high of 780. Very consistent velocity curve but lacked in accuracy.

JSB 15.9 1750 PSI - 1150PSI
20 shots (7 errors)
-Too many errors as well. Guesstimate 780 average. Velocities not very consistant but good accuracy. Will test 5 shot groups.

JSB 14.3 1750 PSI - 900PSI
30 shots (23 errors)
-Too many errors as well. The several shots I did measure were about 800 in the middle of the string. Very good accuracy.Will test 5 shot groups.

H&N Crow Magnum 1750 PSI - 1100PSI
25 shots
Average: 722.28
Min: 708 Max: 734
-Very consistent velocity curve but lacked in accuracy.

H&N Baracuda Match 1750 PSI - 1000 PSI
25 shots
Average: 688.92
Min: 672 Max: 699
- Very consistent velocity curve and very good accuracy. Will do 5 shot groups.

Tomorrow I'll probably get around to doing 25 yard 5 shot groups of the several pellets that show promise. Maybe by then I'll actually be able to post pictures as well haha.

You need a lighting kit.

I got a multi shot breech that I'm going to adapt.

[Killfire]

Well unfortunately the wife is sick (again) on my days off. No shooting today. Hopefully she will feel well enough to goto work tomorrow and I'll get some time to go out. I thought about buying the light kit but usually it's not problem enough to justify the $40.

[RobertMcC]

Well unfortunately the wife is sick (again) on my days off. No shooting today. Hopefully she will feel well enough to goto work tomorrow and I'll get some time to go out. I thought about buying the light kit but usually it's not problem enough to justify the $40.

I built mine for less then 10$.. I went to hardware store and picked up 2 x 24 LED bulb pods ( AAA ones )  I had some velcro. And stuck them on the bottom of the defuser. I only get errors if I'm off line with the sensors.

[Killfire]

Well unfortunately the wife is sick (again) on my days off. No shooting today. Hopefully she will feel well enough to goto work tomorrow and I'll get some time to go out. I thought about buying the light kit but usually it's not problem enough to justify the $40.

I built mine for less then 10$.. I went to hardware store and picked up 2 x 24 LED bulb pods ( AAA ones )  I had some velcro. And stuck them on the bottom of the defuser. I only get errors if I'm off line with the sensors.

That's a great idea! I have to goto Lowe's so I'll take a look for those. I tried angling a flashlight at it but it didn't work.

[beejwest]

I know my ProChrono needs IR light to work.  Regular LED's won't do anything for it.  They do sell IR LED's though, you can find them on ebay and amazon IIRC.

BTW had a Maximus in my cart for a couple days.  This thread isn't helping!

[Killfire]

I know my ProChrono needs IR light to work.  Regular LED's won't do anything for it.  They do sell IR LED's though, you can find them on ebay and amazon IIRC.

BTW had a Maximus in my cart for a couple days.  This thread isn't helping!

There is an ir led kit for the Caldwell I have, I'll have to see if they offer just a normal light, light kit before I buy those then. I am really enjoying my Maximus but you should plan on spending another $100 or so for the brass trigger and TKO.

[beejwest]

Already have the TKO i have a 2260 that I did the 3 screw trigger mod on and it's pretty dang good. But I may spring for the brass...

[Killfire]

25 yard 5 shot tests are done! The beginning of each 3 set 5 shot groups started at 1750PSI and ended at about 1250PSI. Took about 30 pumps from a Hill mk4 to top the gun back off. No scope adjustments were made and I aimed center every time. Granted take these with a grain of salt. I don't claim to be a great shot or even a good one for that matter so I'm sure they're larger than is possible.

[beejwest]

What's the Maximus stock feel like? Rubbery? Hard plastic? Soft touch like FX?

[Dairyboy]

What's the Maximus stock feel like? Rubbery? Hard plastic? Soft touch like FX?

Hard plastic. I actually like the feel of the Maximus. Very light. I think I'm going to pick one up myself. Had one but sold it but now think I want one again.

Nice shooting Killfire! With time I'm sure they will tighten up even more

[Killfire]

What's the Maximus stock feel like? Rubbery? Hard plastic? Soft touch like FX?

Hard plastic. I actually like the feel of the Maximus. Very light. I think I'm going to pick one up myself. Had one but sold it but now think I want one again.

Nice shooting Killfire! With time I'm sure they will tighten up even more

Thanks! After today I'm pretty confident that I can put a JSB 14.35 into a squirrel head up to 50yards. Here's my 35 yard results as well.

[beejwest]

Couldn't resist Crosman's 25% off coupon today.  Maximus hunter .22 on the way, $165 shipped!  I feel like that's a steal.  I know the limitations of the crosman products,  but love them anyways.  The "tinker" factor is super high, they're easy to work on, parts are available, and they're fun to price ratio is off the charts. 

[Tater]

Couldn't resist Crosman's 25% off coupon today.  Maximus hunter .22 on the way, $165 shipped!  I feel like that's a steal.  I know the limitations of the crosman products,  but love them anyways.  The "tinker" factor is super high, they're easy to work on, parts are available, and they're fun to price ratio is off the charts. 

Congrats BJ.

[beejwest]

thanks!  I keep telling myself, "self; this is the last crosman!" But dang if they don't keep dragging me back!  I may paint this one up a bit, which is why I was asking about the stock.  I did a 2260 that turned out pretty cool.

[RobertMcC]

Gmac custom multi shot breech for a 2240 ( had to tap a hole ) and a 18" barrel. Just need to try to find rings to fit it now. None of my 11mm or 3/8" rings I got clamp enough to hold.