What airgun related did you do today?

[Lonewolf65]

Plinking today .Benjamin 347 ,Crosman F4 .Daisy 880.

[Wayne52]

I went hunting and managed to get me a fox squirrel !!!

[MauiWally]

Finally had some nice weather to install, sight and have fun with my new Aztec Emerald 3-18 x 50 scope on a Sportsmatch AOP56 one piece adjustable mount on my tuned LGU. This is my first sidewheel focus scope and it was great to check the optics at different distances. Once zeroed, I punched some paper "cloverleafs" (in celebration of St. Padraig's Day) and I was even able to put a shot through the hole in the paper target clip (at 15yards). 
Then I took my Hawke Airmax 4-12 x 40 that was on the LGU and put it on my tuned LGV and zeroed that. Not quite as bright or as much magnification as the Aztec but it worked fine. 
Then I checked the zero on my R9 and punched some mores holes in paper. All in all, a great day getting my air rifles in order slinging lead. Now enjoying me some Jameson's, Slainte!         

[Back_Roads]

 I upgraded the speakers on my cheap predator call and decoy, Wow that decoy makes sounds I never heard out of it before 

[Sfttailrdr46]

  Opened my little tampon moisture filter and am happy to report that once again there are no indication of moisture finding its way into my CF air tanks. I guess all the initial precautions that I took with using larger size molecular sieve desiccant between the Porter Cable compressor and my Freedom 8 all work. I am still waiting for the larger Gold HP molecular sieve to arrive.

[UlteriorModem]

I got one of those gold filters that only had the 'tampon' element in it.

I cut two ends off of the filter media, lined the aluminum tube with plastic and filled it with molecular sieve beads with short tampon pieces on each end. I kept the original filter on as well.

Seems to work well, the main downside is that it takes longer to fill a tank. But it still only takes about 5 minutes.

[Sfttailrdr46]

I just use mine when charging the rifles to insure that all that makes it into the air tube of the gun being refilled is HP air. Then after 10 gun refills I inspect the filter so far the filter is still pristine with no indications of issues with my HP compressor set up so all my previous moisture paranoia and preventive measures have paid off. Nothing but clean dry air goes into my guns.

The best thing about this little filter is that with a little silicone grease applied to the o-rings it is easy to open to inspect since it only requires hand tight to hold pressure . The aluminium body is well made and nicely finished, it also comes with a large ziplock bag of replacement elements.  It also only cost $17.95 as pictured the only downside to the entire purchase process was the 2 week wait for delivery from China.

[UlteriorModem]

I opened mine up to inspect the filter and there was a small amount of discoloration right at the center where the hole for the air is.

But when I put it back together I overtightened it and it leaked badly and wrecked the O ring. It was pretty obvious in that the compresser would not get past 1,000 psi and the air leak was easy to find with some soapy water.

I replaced the O ring, applied a little Permatex "form a gasket" hand tightened it, and now it is leak free.

No shooting for me today, having a couple of trees taken out in the back yard so I have to keep my distance

[Sfttailrdr46]

I opened mine up to inspect the filter and there was a small amount of discoloration right at the center where the hole for the air is.

But when I put it back together I overtightened it and it leaked badly and wrecked the O ring. It was pretty obvious in that the compresser would not get past 1,000 psi and the air leak was easy to find with some soapy water.

I replaced the O ring, applied a little Permatex "form a gasket" hand tightened it, and now it is leak free.

No shooting for me today, having a couple of trees taken out in the back yard so I have to keep my distance

I'm waiting for a new refrigerator to be delivered sometime this morning The joys of retirement the upside is that when the new toys arrive they are in the man cave long before SWMBO gets home from work. 

[Bicycleman]

refrigerator = BEER cooler!
I would call that a  + !

[Sfttailrdr46]

refrigerator = BEER cooler!
I would call that a  + !

This is the Kitchen unit it died yesterday morning. My man cave beer cooler is working just fine . The kitchen refrigerator had the compressor self destruct while the bride and myself were having breakfast . Funny thing was we had just talked about how great this one had been and could not beleive that it was 16 years old and still working fine

[Bicycleman]

That's how those thing go sometimes = I was telling my mother/passenger that my '99 FourRunner was really running great; and I was going to keep it for several more years.  Later, one of the connecting rods turned right when the rest went straight.  <--- That happened that same day when I was on my way home from her house. 
Side story:  The service manager at the Toyota place said:  That is strange; those engines usually go 250,000 - 300,000 miles with no problems.  That really made me feel better.  <---PURPLE for sarcasm!

[RobertMcC]

That's how those thing go sometimes = I was telling my mother/passenger that my '99 FourRunner was really running great; and I was going to keep it for several more years.  Later, one of the connecting rods turned right when the rest went straight.  <--- That happened that same day when I was on my way home from her house. 
Side story:  The service manager at the Toyota place said:  That is strange; those engines usually go 250,000 - 300,000 miles with no problems.  That really made me feel better.  <---PURPLE for sarcasm!

2.7 or 3.4? Because the 3.4 has a low compression ratio and forged internals. Because it was meant to have a supercharger factory bolted on.

But I found mine, if I ran regular fuel, it would spark knock.  I had a 98 3.4 5 Speed, SR5 4 runner.

[Sfttailrdr46]

That's how those thing go sometimes = I was telling my mother/passenger that my '99 FourRunner was really running great; and I was going to keep it for several more years.  Later, one of the connecting rods turned right when the rest went straight.  <--- That happened that same day when I was on my way home from her house. 
Side story:  The service manager at the Toyota place said:  That is strange; those engines usually go 250,000 - 300,000 miles with no problems.  That really made me feel better.  <---PURPLE for sarcasm!

Well the good news is most domestic refrigerators in today's world you are lucky to get 10 years before a major breakdown. What really stinks is that the compressor only costs about $50 wholesale then it is about 4 hours start to finish for the removal and replacement. If it were a Traulsen or Sub Zero it takes about one hour to pull and replace the entire condensing unit and know that it will last another 16 years trouble free if the replacement is done right 

[Bicycleman]

Robert, that engine failure was ten years ago last month.  So, when I say "I think" it was the 3.4 liter, you can understand where I am coming from.  It didn't have a supercharger, but was a very strong engine when pulling a heavy U-Haul and such.  It was the nice, LIMITED package and I really missed it.  One of the mechanics at the dealership bought it from me. (He had an engine that would fit.)


Don, is it just me or do other think there are too many "Throw Away" appliances these days!

[Sfttailrdr46]

Robert, that engine failure was ten years ago last month.  So, when I say "I think" it was the 3.4 liter, you can understand where I am coming from.  It didn't have a supercharger, but was a very strong engine when pulling a heavy U-Haul and such.  It was the nice, LIMITED package and I really missed it.  One of the mechanics at the dealership bought it from me. (He had an engine that would fit.)


Don, is it just me or do other think there are too many "Throw Away" appliances these days!

No Mike unfortunately domestic large home appliances are not constructed to be easily repaired they are manufactured to be easily assembled in a factory although the equipment can be repaired with the ridiculously small refrigerant charge ( 6 to 12 oz ) unless you have a good vacuum pump ($450) and an excellent set of gauges (mine $400+)and a good digital multimeter ($350) and a good trade school education in HVAC ( mine $18,000+) repairing your home refrigerator is really not practical. Yes they are built to throw away standards unless the unit fails while under warranty usually either one or two years.  The new refrigerants are not as easy as R-12 or R-22 to work with and add to the difficulty of DIY repairs even for a really good handyman. The old refrigerants were much more forgiving. The average appliance repair service usually charges ~ $150 per hr so it is cheaper to replace than repair in most cases. when you talk about replacing a compressor on a 16 yo refrigerator. I paid $679 delivered and installed for my new refrigerator with a 5 year extended warranty 

[AirGunner]

Shot the  Xisico XS-25SFB  , Crosman Shockwave and Maximus all caliber 177. Sunny day in South Carolina and a good day for blasting targets. Great day!! 

[Oldgringo]

I'm thinkin' about an HW35E.  Does that count?

[Wayne52]

I think that counts Greg !!! I ended up getting me a red squirrel from the state land today

[RobertMcC]

Trying to find a crush washer. So I can tighten the shroud, before the tension nut bottoms out. On the PP700SA.