USFT in da house!!!

[YEMX]

Holy shnikes, the adulting doesn't end!  LOL

   I got a chance to snap off a few more groups.  I can't find my chrony, so those will have to wait unfortunately...  I wasn't rapid firing, reg dropped to 1100 psi?  Weird.  Tank pressure is fine, still filled it back up to 3k just to be sure (only about 500 psi-ish? More than enough air to be "on reg").  That wasn't it.  I may do that bottle swap sooner rather than later...  I went ahead and ordered a new gauge from McMaster.  It's liquid filled, only goes to 2k psi... I'd have preferred one that only goes to 1500 psi with a wider sweep to make reading easier, but I'll take what I can get.  It's 1.75" OD, which is slightly larger than what's on the rifle now...  It's going to stick out a bunch.  We'll see if I use it.  It sticks out about twice as far as the factory gauge does.  I may swap the current gauge for another gauge I have here.
 I'm just worried I might not be getting an accurate reading from the gauge.  Especially now.  It's been holding steady at 1500-1600 psi, then it drops to 1100?  It's just weird.  Anyhoo- tried two other pellets to see if she'll eat anything else.  I'll be sticking with the JSB Monster redesigns for now LOL







Dime for scale:


Set up hasn't changed.  These are off the tripod clamped in, at 25m.  I'll get some more groups done as I'm able.  Then I'll move onto 50m groups... 

[ranchibi]

Tom! Beautiful shooting and groups! You're mods will be a nice upgrade!

[YEMX]

I didn't think I was shooting fast...  But the reg is back up to 1500/1600 psi?  Not sure when it happened (or how long it took to go from 1100-1600 psi)...  Hmmmm.  Strange. 

Tom! Beautiful shooting and groups! You're mods will be a nice upgrade!

Thank you!  I know I can do better.  I'm really interested to see how she does at 50m.

[ranchibi]

I didn't think I was shooting fast...  But the reg is back up to 1500/1600 psi?  Not sure when it happened (or how long it took to go from 1100-1600 psi)...  Hmmmm.  Strange. 

Tom! Beautiful shooting and groups! You're mods will be a nice upgrade!

Thank you!  I know I can do better.  I'm really interested to see how she does at 50m.

I don't think you'll be disappointed shooting at that distance! 👍

[YEMX]

I don't think you'll be disappointed shooting at that distance! 👍

As long as I do my part, yes!

[YEMX]

I got the new gauge in.  It is kinda big LOL  It's a really nice gauge though!  I'm not sure at this point. It definitely sticks out about twice as far as the original gauge. 

[ranchibi]

If my RAW would accept a larger gauge, I would definitely install one! Easier on my old eyes....😂..and probably ore accurate.

[YEMX]

No major updates on the USFT.  "Life, uh... Always finds a way..."  To take you away from your hobbies!  LOL  Anyhoo, I've got new tooling for the lathe, and a new tool to help with the .20 barrel. 

I did end up biting the bullet and getting on Aliexpress to get a digital air gauge.  I've been ruminating on the gauge for weeks now, and ultimately, I won't be happy with such a large gauge sticking out the side of the rifle.  It looks an awful lot like the Airmarksman gauge, and about $20 cheaper shipped.  A)  We'll see if it gets here safe (and how quickly), and B)  We'll see if it works well.  I'm sure the gauge will work out fine.  Let's not kid ourselves, it's probably the same gauge.  I know Airmarksman has NPT threads available (as per their website), yet Utah Air (nor any other place that offers digital gauges) offers NPT gauges.  I've called UA to ask if they're going to start offering it, but they weren't even aware Airmarksman even sells a NPT version.  I think they'd sell like hotcakes here in the States.  Anyhoo, THIS gauge has NPT threads.

I also changed out the scope.  Originally I slapped an Arken on there, just to have some fun.  I've replaced the Arken with an Element Helix I bought from PA.  It's a refurb model, so it was cheaper.  Nothing wrong with the Arken, it's just slated for another build.

That's about it...  Just wanted to touch base.  I've just been shooting it when I can and enjoying her.   

[YEMX]

Still no major updates...

.20 caliber barrel is done (or nearly done)
Just found out Saber Tactical makes a 50mm bottle clamp!  I'm using a bottle that's the same size as a Gauntlet...  Most excellent!

Once the barrel gets here, I'll swap out all the parts: New Flex Reg, .20 barrel and a digital air gauge to read regulated air.

Anyhoo, just wanted to do a small update.