Author Topic: MRodAir Air Max Varmint in .177 (Read 39383 times))

WesBob · « **Reply #240 on:** August 10, 2017, 06:12:49 PM »

Thanks! So same thread pattern just the Varmint has more of them and an oring?

avator · « **Reply #241 on:** August 10, 2017, 06:16:27 PM »

The Varmint is a different monster all together. The fill probe goes into it.

Ribbonstone · « **Reply #242 on:** August 10, 2017, 08:10:47 PM »

Gotta giver us a clue here...energy vs shot count (lets at within 4%). More of one equals less of the other

WesBob · « **Reply #243 on:** August 10, 2017, 08:47:28 PM »

Thanks Bill, I understood that, sorry for not explaining myself. What I want to know is if the threads are the same so I could use the Varmint end cap on a plinkster tube once I get my CP2. I would use the plinkster tube, which is supposed to be the same steel as the Varmint just shorter, and I'm thinking it will fit the 18" barrel of the CP2 nicely as either a bulk fill co2 rifle or as a pcp. I just figured using the Varmint end cap would make things easier.

WesBob · « **Reply #244 on:** August 10, 2017, 08:48:54 PM »

Anyway my apologies for distracting the thread. It'll be great to hear how fast that plinkster is shooting!

avator · « **Reply #245 on:** August 11, 2017, 08:22:53 AM »

It's not going to be a fair comparison with the plinkster and the varmint. The plinkster is C02 while the varmint is 3k hpa. After shooting the plinkster quite a bit last evening I think (at least ours) might need a bit heavier hammer spring. Seem pretty weak. That may be due to it being shot next to the varmint. I'll have more time to analyze this weekend.

avator · « **Reply #246 on:** August 11, 2017, 08:25:23 AM »

Wes, according to info I saw on MRodAir's site, the only difference in the varmint and plinkster is the cap and the valve. That hints to the tubes are the same meaning the thread should be the same. I would need to degas the varmint to physically check.

WesBob · « **Reply #247 on:** August 11, 2017, 10:55:11 AM »

Thanks Bill, no problem. I suspect you are right. I asked Julie if the threads are the same and she replied that the end caps are different, but I'm not sure if she understood what I was specifically asking. Anyway, the plinkster end cap is only $2US and the Varmint $3, I found out this morning, so I'll just buy both! The plinkster tube is only $6! I can imagine the Varmint tube isn't much either. Too bad they can't send barrels! Anyway it's great to know parts are so cheap.

Wayne52 · « **Reply #248 on:** August 11, 2017, 12:28:24 PM »

So far everyone that's got the Varmint that I've seen on the forum really likes the barrels on them. I'm think if someone really needed a barrel Mike could probably order one too. He said he's going to order some parts (probably already has) after this initial order along with a bunch more guns too.

WesBob · « **Reply #249 on:** August 11, 2017, 01:30:13 PM »

Sounds good! I wonder if he'd. ship barrels to Canada

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Maybe I'll have to find one of you kind souls to send me one

jarmstrong · « **Reply #250 on:** August 11, 2017, 05:44:38 PM »

to get a varmit barrel from SPA it has to come over on a boat(china's laws). I got Mike, at mrodair, to have one shipped with his latest shipment. I should be receiving it with my P-15. Other than the barrel you can order spares from SPA by e-mail sales@china-airrifle.com this makes buying the SPA lines more attractive

avator · « **Reply #251 on:** August 12, 2017, 02:44:30 PM »

After sorting out the inline dryers on the compressor this morning I tossed Betty Lou's Plinkster up on the bench. Pulled the scope off, then the trigger guard and the stock. One Allen screw holding the rear end cap in. Pulled that and the cap, spring and spring guide came out. well that makes things straight forward and simple. I dug around a bit and after getting stung by a flippin wasp I found a 1/8" thick collar that fit perfectly on the spring guide. Popped it in and slapped things back together. By this time Betty Lou whipped up some sausage and peppered gravy with eggs, pepper, onions and rolls to show her appreciation. An I ate it to show mine. I side stepped dish duty and headed for the bench. That's better.... a much more commanding pop out of the muzzle and no farting. I don't know if the spring in this one was weaker that others but it sure sounds and hits better now.
I'm going to go a little deeper into the Varmint. I'm going to work with the BStaley o-ring setup on it. I got amazing results from the FD-PCP as far as nice flat bell and very low ES. I don't see any reason I gat get similar results from the Varmint. Might even apply it to the Plinkster before it's all said and done. The problem is, every time I touch one of Betty Lou's guns she goes into Hawk mode and every facet of the conversation includes "Why?".

ChapoChoo · « **Reply #252 on:** August 12, 2017, 03:08:54 PM »

Would you guys recommend this gun as a first PCP?

avator · « **Reply #253 on:** August 12, 2017, 03:14:20 PM »

The Varmint? You bet I would.
I know someone is going to come back with the Maximus among others but.... I have a CP-1 pistol, a C02 Plinkster, a Varmint and soon to have an LR700W pumper all in .177 and all sharing the same 9 shot mags....?
(knock, knock, knock .... Hello? Crosman? .... anyone there?)

ChapoChoo · « **Reply #254 on:** August 12, 2017, 03:20:28 PM »

Quote from: avator on August 12, 2017, 03:14:20 PM

The Varmint? You bet I would.
I know someone is going to come back with the Maximus among others but.... I have a CP-1 pistol, a C02 Plinkster, a Varmint and soon to have an LR700W pumper all in .177 and all sharing the same 9 shot mags....?
(knock, knock, knock .... Hello? Crosman? .... anyone there?)

The Maximus looks kinda cheap to me?

avator · « **Reply #255 on:** August 12, 2017, 03:23:38 PM »

I can't seem to find any plastic on my Varmint....
Doug, jump in and grab you one. Then hide your wallet because you're gonna want some more.

ChapoChoo · « **Reply #256 on:** August 12, 2017, 03:24:32 PM »

Quote from: avator on August 12, 2017, 03:23:38 PM

I can't seem to find any plastic on my Varmint....
Doug, jump in and grab you one. Then hide your wallet because you're gonna want some more.

Interesting. Must be something about the way it looks. I like the Varmint for the repeating capabilities.

avator · « **Reply #257 on:** August 12, 2017, 03:27:51 PM »

Be sure to get the extra 2 mags... You'll get three good mags from a fill. And best of all.... mine shoots the $6.50 a tin of 500 Crosman Hollow Points from Walmart REALLY well. But if you want a bit more SMACK !! I was killin paintballs at 35 yds with the 10.5 Crosman domes Thursday night.

ChapoChoo · « **Reply #258 on:** August 12, 2017, 03:32:33 PM »

Quote from: avator on August 12, 2017, 03:27:51 PM

Be sure to get the extra 2 mags... You'll get three good mags from a fill. And best of all.... mine shoots the $6.50 a tin of 500 Crosman Hollow Points from Walmart REALLY well. But if you want a bit more SMACK !! I was killin paintballs at 35 yds with the 10.5 Crosman domes Thursday night.

Cool. I'm eyeing the .177 carbine that TrophyHunter has listed in the classifieds too. I got my first airgun like a few weeks ago and I'm already looking at PCP's. HELP!

USAFANG6799 · « **Reply #259 on:** August 12, 2017, 03:35:57 PM »

My Disco looks cheap compared to the stuff coming from SPA. Like it was just thrown out there because that's the market right now. It's no baby brother of the MRod.

Personally I think that the people in companies and corporations get demoralized after awhile when reality sets in that the company and the people(worker bees) are nothing more than a commodity to be bought and sold to the highest bidder that comes along. Ya just go through the motions of the daily grind....from one paycheck to the next.
There's no more gold pocket watch to work for or Golden Parachute like the powers to be work for.

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MRodAir Air Max Varmint in .177

Author Topic: MRodAir Air Max Varmint in .177 (Read 39383 times))