PP700 adventure started(Artemis PP700s-a)

[Ribbonstone]

Did try it as a stocked carbine for a short while, just to better see what the non-pistol potential really was.  Pretty darned good, but there is no reliable/easy way to attach an kind of stock to the thin walled plastic grips (of either color).

The pictured rifle version, if it ever really makes it to market, even in 10meter type speeds, will have a buyer...like the design of the system that much.

[Rocker1]

Did try it as a stocked carbine for a short while, just to better see what the non-pistol potential really was.  Pretty darned good, but there is no reliable/easy way to attach an kind of stock to the thin walled plastic grips (of either color).

The pictured rifle version, if it ever really makes it to market, even in 10meter type speeds, will have a buyer...like the design of the system that much.

 I'm with you my friend, I have a pistol on the way and I have the tree rats pistol here and I really like it and could see in a rifled version being a real hoot . David

[BTair]

Just ordered an MK II in .177 from mrodair.  Now the hard part, waiting for it.  One thing I didn't think about until after I ordered it, and haven't seen anything about, is filing it.  Is it a foster fitting, or will I need some kind of adapter for my pump?

[Dairyboy]

It comes with a fill port that has a foster adapter on it so no need for anything!

David I'm excited your getting one as these are fun little guns.

[anti-squirrel]

I'm with you my friend, I have a pistol on the way and I have the tree rat's pistol here and I really like it and could see in a rifled version being a real hoot . David

>sigh<

Just ordered an MK II in .177 from mrodair.  Now the hard part, waiting for it.  One thing I didn't think about until after I ordered it, and haven't seen anything about, is filing it.  Is it a foster fitting, or will I need some kind of adapter for my pump?

Like Dillon said, you attach the fill probe to your pump, pump it up, grab some pellets, and proceed to be surprised and thrilled.  Accurate enough for making tiny holes in paper but enough power in both calibers for limb-chickens if that's your thing.

Just ordered an MK II in .177 from mrodair.  Now the hard part, waiting for it.  One thing I didn't think about until after I ordered it, and haven't seen anything about, is filing it.  Is it a foster fitting, or will I need some kind of adapter for my pump?

I can't vouch for how they come from MRodAir, but from Krale (and likely Aceros) you get some spare O-rings, the probe, and the typical fold-out leaflet of information along with your pistol.  Welcome to the club!

[Rallyshark]

Did try it as a stocked carbine for a short while, just to better see what the non-pistol potential really was.  Pretty darned good, but there is no reliable/easy way to attach an kind of stock to the thin walled plastic grips (of either color).

The pictured rifle version, if it ever really makes it to market, even in 10meter type speeds, will have a buyer...like the design of the system that much.

 I'm with you my friend, I have a pistol on the way and I have the tree rats pistol here and I really like it and could see in a rifled version being a real hoot . David

A lot of the guys in the fb group have put carbine stocks on theirs.  There's a guy in the group making them I think.  It looks like it just replaces the pistol grip, and I think I saw one or two that were secured from the bottom some how. 

[Ribbonstone]

Didn't look bad or shoot bad, just wasn't a great idea.



Mounting to the grips I'd have to pass on. Plastic grips are pretty much a hollow shell and the plastic used isn't the strongest, so am pretty sure one good moderate bump would crack/shatter the grips when there is that long a lever attached.


Worked for testing, but got converted back to pistol form within a couple of days.

[Rallyshark]

I think one that completely replaces the factory grip and is a folder would be really neat, and keep the packages small for transport. 

[anti-squirrel]

A 3D printed grip secured behind the hammer and at the base of the grip would be ideal- if nothing else than for use as a template for some wood.  Something like a thumbhole or perhaps a Brocock/Jager open wood frame, though by then I'd say heck with it and just buy the rifle a few posts above.

My failed-experiment as a wood stock got the angle wrong for the hammer tensioner assembly, though I also used a swing-brace, rasp, and handsaw for all the shaping.  Fit was okay for rough shaping.  It would've worked with iron sights, but eye-relief with a scope was just ugly.

When David is done, I may look at fabricating something, though I enjoy having an accurate powerful pistol and my free time is dwindling as my "travel season" is picking up.

[nervoustrigger]

I caved last night.
 
Just couldn't resist the urge any longer.  I was following this topic and managed to hold off until it drifted off the front page but it kept popping back up in my mind.
 
A regulated PCP pistol with enough gusto to take small game and hold a respectable trajectory...for two bills?  Yeah, that's just too much temptation for this 40 year old kid.

[Dairyboy]

Can't wait to see what you do with it! Very fun guns!

[Rocker1]

Mine came today, and im,covered up and cant play with it, its the newer version does have sights somewhat. David

[anti-squirrel]

Another one succumbs to the power of the SPA-side.


I'm sitting in hotel in Pooler (outside Savannah) and wishing I had mine right now.  There's some pigeons in the parking lot.

[wimpanzee]

After ordering on the 3rd, mine finally shipped from Spain today.

Already got the simmons 2-6x32 scope, Rocker1 LDC (Thanks Dave!) in hand...waiting....glad I get to work from home and camp the front door the day of delivery!

[Rallyshark]

Wow, now Jason too?!  Everyone is caving,lol!  These darn pp700s are multiplying like rabbits around here   I went shooting with mine again this weekend, and the accuracy is still rockin'.  I was hitting cans at 80 yards again with the reflex sight, so yeah, I'm still happy!

[Rallyshark]

After ordering on the 3rd, mine finally shipped from Spain today.

Already got the simmons 2-6x32 scope, Rocker1 LDC (Thanks Dave!) in hand...waiting....glad I get to work from home and camp the front door the day of delivery!

That should be an awesome combo with this pistol!

[WildCJ5]

Ordered a .177 from Spain on the 2nd and it was here when I got home today.

I stole a Banner 4-12 off an FWB 300 and charged the pistol. This thing has potential! Out of the box the trigger is heavy and the loading gate needs to swing farther open. It also seems to be shooting really hard. The pellets are just shattering off my Gamo field target. Best part is it made a nice ragged hole at about nine yards with ten shots. I must resist buying another while box for this one is still warm.

Has anyone swapped a .25 or .30 barrel on one of these. Seems like backyard rats wouldn't stand a chance.

[Rallyshark]

Nice to see another one doing it's job!  I believe .22 is pretty much the size limit with the current design of the gun, because the threading of the barrel/breech cap is so small.  I don't think there would be any barrel left to thread if you went bigger than .22.  That isn't to say it can't be done, but it would require ditching the breech cap and machining a barrel to fit without that cap.  The same would apply to the end cap on the barrel.  That would have to be ditched and a new one made, or gotten rid of completely.  It wouldn't be feasible for the effort and power with the valve design all that fun stuff of the gun in my opinion.  It would make a neat project, but there wouldn't be any real benefit, other than saying you did it 

The backyard rats don't stand a chance at it is, ha!

[anti-squirrel]

LOL, the new Rabbit-gun.. cuz they multiply like rabbits!

Okay... so Donny is hitting targets at 80 yards?  Longest shots I've taken were 35-ish, but it shot exactly where I wanted and cut a dime sized group.

And about .25/.30 barrels... I plugged a few tree-rats with a lil' bitty .177 and it dropped them deader than dead.   Backyard rats at 50+ yards should be viable with the energy level and accuracy these offer, if the UK blokes are plugging rabbits at 50+ with sub-12 guns.  I don't think anything larger than .22 would work without spending a lot of money.


EDIT: I have enough for a .22.  It would set back my other PCP-desires back, but dang it, it's worth it!

[Rocker1]

I hate all of you.  Who started this???  Donny!!!  David