So.....what did you shoot today?

[Whirligig]

Took the Hatsan 135 Vortex out, expecting raw power. I could tell when I cocked it that the gas ram had been compromised. It used to shoot CPHPs at 940 FPS; now it's down to 725 FPS.

What should I do with this airgun? Have a new gas ram in it? Put a spring in it? Sell it? Ask Hatsan if they will repair it? Trade it? I have no particular fondness for this air rifle, so parting with it wouldn't bother me.

Please advise.

Thanks,

-Whirly

Hatsan said that they would replace the gas piston for a total of about $90. I'm on the fence about what to do. Thoughts and advice is requested.

Thanks,

-W

[sekiar]

Enjoyed the afternoon shooting my new HW98 that UPS delivered today!  What a great rifle.  Charles

[avator]

I was poking around in some of the cabinets and dark corners when I spotted a plano rifle case. I was surprised when I picked it up and could tell something was in it.
I laid it up on the bench and opened it like it was Christmas. Inside I found the ASG TAC4.5 C02 BB carbine. There is also another C02 pistol in there but I haven't looked at it yet, I got caught up in the TAC4.5. There were 2 stick mags and a bipod along with a few full carts and a container of BBs. It has a compact NCStar scope on it. What was even more surprising was when I pointed it at the 7 yds indoor target and pulled the trigger it shot a BB into the target with what seemed like full power.
Details began coming back to me about this gun.. one of the main things is that this thing gets 200+ semi auto shots per cart.
Next I'll have a look at that pistol. One thing I did notice was that there were 3 stick mags with it. Each stick mag has an 8 round rotary mag on each end. That tells me it will use pellets..... I think.
I just love finding forgotten toys.   

[avator]

Ah Hah....
It's a Baretta PX4 Storm blowback C02 pistol. I was a bit apprehensive because there was no C02 in it. I popped the empty cart out and stuck a new one in. Fully expecting it to release all the C02 into the atmosphere I pierced the cart with the locking knob... nothing, no his, nothing. I racked the slide and pulled the trigger... BLAM !!  Dang Gina !! It works !! I loaded up one end of a mag with some 10.5 Ultra Mags and let er rip, tater chip.
Blap Blap Blap.. This thing almost feels  like shooting the real thing.
Sweet twofer for this morning. Think I'll go search out some more dark corners and see what else I can find.

[avator]

Just found a GAMO P-23..
I think I remember this one leaking. I see a complete valve is available from the UK but the cost to get it here is half the price of a new gun. I might just tear it down and see if I can do anything with it.

[Matchstickshooter]

 Sounds like you're having more fun than a little kid at Christmas! 
Or maybe an Easter Egg Hunt!

 

[avator]

Sounds like you're having more fun than a little kid at Christmas! 
Or maybe an Easter Egg Hunt!

 

More fun than a sock drawer full of rattlesnakes.   

The GAMO P-23.... yeah, that one.
I remember now where I got that gun. First time I met Sheriff Charles West at one of Killer's turkey shoots. After the introduction we traded samples.. my apple pie and his clear run. Instant buddies.  (It's a southern Alabama thang). He said that he heard I was the BB Gun Guy and he had a gift for me. He said he didn't know a dang thang about C02. I put a cart in it and it leaked right back out. I tossed it in a box and really never looked at it again... until today. That was several years ago.
Here's a tip... I you don't have patience, leave this one in the "needs repair" box. That's what I should have done but, I'm a glutton. After taking it completely apart I notice there was no seal between the cart and the valve. I wish I would have seen that sooner. I didn't see anything else wrong with the gun. I put a good oring in to act as a seal and spent the next 2.5 hours putting the gun back together. I put some oil on the tip of a fresh cart and installed it. BOOYA !!! No leaks and shoots as strong as the day it was born.
This is kinda an odd ball gun. You'll just have to watch a video on it to see what I mean.
Another one goes in the "good" pile.

[bantam5s]

I did some shooting with the 2240 today.

I've actually been shooting a number of my guns this week, but haven't shot my 2240 in a decent bit so I decided to actually get a picture and post it.

[Matchstickshooter]

Sounds like you're having more fun than a little kid at Christmas! 
Or maybe an Easter Egg Hunt!

 

More fun than a sock drawer full of rattlesnakes.   

The GAMO P-23.... yeah, that one.
I remember now where I got that gun. First time I met Sheriff Charles West at one of Killer's turkey shoots. After the introduction we traded samples.. my apple pie and his clear run. Instant buddies.  (It's a southern Alabama thang). He said that he heard I was the BB Gun Guy and he had a gift for me. He said he didn't know a dang thang about C02. I put a cart in it and it leaked right back out. I tossed it in a box and really never looked at it again... until today. That was several years ago.
Here's a tip... I you don't have patience, leave this one in the "needs repair" box. That's what I should have done but, I'm a glutton. After taking it completely apart I notice there was no seal between the cart and the valve. I wish I would have seen that sooner. I didn't see anything else wrong with the gun. I put a good oring in to act as a seal and spent the next 2.5 hours putting the gun back together. I put some oil on the tip of a fresh cart and installed it. BOOYA !!! No leaks and shoots as strong as the day it was born.
This is kinda an odd ball gun. You'll just have to watch a video on it to see what I mean.
Another one goes in the "good" pile.

Sounds like you turned that one around!  How old are they?    Probably a smooth bore..

[Matchstickshooter]

  this afternoon I snuck down to the back lawn and peppered a soup can trying to escape...
 many .22 CPHP holes from my Shanghai Model 62.

[avator]

Sounds like you're having more fun than a little kid at Christmas! 
Or maybe an Easter Egg Hunt!

 

More fun than a sock drawer full of rattlesnakes.   

The GAMO P-23.... yeah, that one.
I remember now where I got that gun. First time I met Sheriff Charles West at one of Killer's turkey shoots. After the introduction we traded samples.. my apple pie and his clear run. Instant buddies.  (It's a southern Alabama thang). He said that he heard I was the BB Gun Guy and he had a gift for me. He said he didn't know a dang thang about C02. I put a cart in it and it leaked right back out. I tossed it in a box and really never looked at it again... until today. That was several years ago.
Here's a tip... I you don't have patience, leave this one in the "needs repair" box. That's what I should have done but, I'm a glutton. After taking it completely apart I notice there was no seal between the cart and the valve. I wish I would have seen that sooner. I didn't see anything else wrong with the gun. I put a good oring in to act as a seal and spent the next 2.5 hours putting the gun back together. I put some oil on the tip of a fresh cart and installed it. BOOYA !!! No leaks and shoots as strong as the day it was born.
This is kinda an odd ball gun. You'll just have to watch a video on it to see what I mean.
Another one goes in the "good" pile.

Sounds like you turned that one around!  How old are they?    Probably a smooth bore..

Yep, smooth bore. I'm not sure how old it is. It looks brand new. All these C02 guns I been tinkering with are great for chasing cans  or pine cones around the yard. I got a few more to dig out and see what they need.. including a Vigilante I may have got from you.

[Matchstickshooter]

 At the time you had bought it for your B-I-L.

I tried looking up that Gamo, amazon shows 2 different versions. One is bb and the other 8 shot pellet..   

[avator]

This must not be the same one then because I know I gave one to my BIL. He and my Sister have both passed away now and I thing my Nephew has that gun.


Here is a link to a blog on the GAMO P-23.

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/01/gamo-p-23-pistol/

[Back_Roads]

This must not be the same one then because I know I gave one to my BIL. He and my Sister have both passed away now and I thing my Nephew has that gun.


Here is a link to a blog on the GAMO P-23.

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/01/gamo-p-23-pistol/

I have a similar Gamo, p25 IT blew out CO2 brand new. I took a can of aersol silicone oil with the straw attachment, pressed the straw up to the piercing pin to make a seal, then pressed spray and at the same time pulled the trigger repeatedly. this cleared out the crud and the gun has worked flawlessly for years now. Only Gamo I own LOL

[Hoosier Daddy]

Storming here this morning .... so I dug out the Victor to shoot in the garage.

WHOA! ...I am out of shape. 

[Back_Roads]

 I shot this video, of me informing a deer I will be Air Gunning for it this fall  

[Matchstickshooter]

This must not be the same one then because I know I gave one to my BIL. He and my Sister have both passed away now and I thing my Nephew has that gun.


Here is a link to a blog on the GAMO P-23.

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/01/gamo-p-23-pistol/

Well this is interesting... I was going to show you what I found last night from Amazon...and can no longer find them.
 Two different listings . One was shown with an eight rd pellet clip...like for the crosman pistols.   
 the other seemed to be 12 round bb  or single shot pellet   ah, well...

I think I remember sending the Vigi to you with a camo holster, that barely fit...

[Matchstickshooter]

This must not be the same one then because I know I gave one to my BIL. He and my Sister have both passed away now and I thing my Nephew has that gun.


Here is a link to a blog on the GAMO P-23.

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/01/gamo-p-23-pistol/

I have a similar Gamo, p25 IT blew out CO2 brand new. I took a can of aersol silicone oil with the straw attachment, pressed the straw up to the piercing pin to make a seal, then pressed spray and at the same time pulled the trigger repeatedly. this cleared out the crud and the gun has worked flawlessly for years now. Only Gamo I own LOL

Nice!

[Matchstickshooter]

Storming here this morning .... so I dug out the Victor to shoot in the garage.

WHOA! ...I am out of shape. 

Won't take you long... like riding a bicycle!

[avator]

This must not be the same one then because I know I gave one to my BIL. He and my Sister have both passed away now and I thing my Nephew has that gun.


Here is a link to a blog on the GAMO P-23.

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/01/gamo-p-23-pistol/

Well this is interesting... I was going to show you what I found last night from Amazon...and can no longer find them.
 Two different listings . One was shown with an eight rd pellet clip...like for the crosman pistols.   
 the other seemed to be 12 round bb  or single shot pellet   ah, well...

I think I remember sending the Vigi to you with a camo holster, that barely fit...

Yep, I have the holster.. my Schofield #3 fits it perfectly.