P-Rifle on the way

[billygee]

Here's a pic from billy g on his shroud work before bluing. For some reason I haven't figured out he can't post pics.

Thanks Rion

Work in Progress Similar to QE, Hoping to be DIY Friendly
The Shroud is of Aircraft 1" Thin Wall Aluminum Tubing,
Fortunate to know a Ultralight Aircraft Builder that had some scrap tubing
Used some Aluminum Black on the tube, works, but not like being anodized
shroud may still need a band, as using a zip tie until I determine what the final outcome will bring 

Slight Pause, Awaiting some product information

Bill

[Papa T]

Mithli,
 Thankyou for the information I have past it on to airgunmods for an update on the dimensions.
 With the LDC being not 1/2x20 UNF, where am I to get an LDC that fits the odd threading? Is it 12.5 x 1 or what I've read a couple different thread pitches just know that it is not 1/2x20.
 I am still waiting for my P-Rifle to be delivered. Once received I will begin on over sharing on the details, specifications and performance.   
 
NVak

Red Corn Outdoors has M14x1.0 moderator for the P-Rifle on his eBay page. That is what I am using. Alternatively, you can remove the shroud and the barrel is threaded 1/2x20UNF, or buck-rail has now released their collet moderator that would slip over the shroud and tighten down.

Should be getting a new version of the barrel band soon from RCO, with proper numbers this time. 🫣

[Papa T]

The way I did it when I had the custom BB made for Betty Lou's Maximus with the Fortitude shroud and the GMAC repeater breech was to measure from the top of the shroud to the bottom of the air tube. Add the diameter of the tube and shroud together and subtract that number from the overall. I sent measurements of the tube, the shroud and the overall to the 3D guy and that's all he needed..... 3 numbers.
He did a snug fit on the tube with grubs clocked at 4 and 8 and gave me a 1mm free float space around the shroud. My goal was to protect the shroud from bumps and bangs during every day use.
If you look at the Marauder, for example, you will see the the BB is not tight on the shroud. It's not uncommon.
Now if you prefer a tight fit, you can always stuff a thin o-ring in the space.

That is what I sent, and all that was asked for originally. I am a terrible shot, and my crooked eyeballs affected my total measurement too. Additionally, the barrel and shroud naturally have some separation happening, so the gap is larger where you measure. Today I used the calipers for that total measurement as well, in addition to showing the gap measurement where shroud exits the receiver.

[Back_Roads]

I just got the Buck Rail 18mm compression suppressor, fits and works like a charm, also redirects some of the blast back into the OE shroud.

[billygee]

"This is Great to Hear"

Of the various options that have come about in such a short period of time to take the bark out from this Carbine

It may come down to which will suit your preference W/O discrediting others,

"As long it works for your needs"

Thank You to all for Taming the Bark 

Bill

[splitbeing]

Loving the chat here.  Great rifle, amazing price, and we're figuring it out.  Good to be embarking on this tame the bark and band the barrel odyssey together. 

Terrible shot or no, I like the idea of seeing these rifles show up in nuah or casual matches.  They are fun performers it seems.

[billygee]

I just got the Buck Rail 18mm compression suppressor, fits and works like a charm, also redirects some of the blast back into the OE shroud.

"Look'n Good James"

If I hadn't started my mod seeing that this feature allows retaining the air stripper, most likely would have been my choice,
But, I will incorporate a Lead Dust Filter, which should lesson the db's down even more

With this floating Barrel, you have any intentions on using a Barrel Band ?

Bill

[Back_Roads]

  No p barrel band Some guns run better free

[billygee]

James

Get into any regulator settings yet on this carbine ?

Bill

[Back_Roads]

 No I haven't Both seem to have some regu;lator creep when topping off, and if sitting in varible tempratures, I increased hammer spring a bit to compensate, but still give a few dry fires to settle it down for now. Polishing the reg might end up as a winter project, still have a Dead DRS to polish up LOL

[billygee]

No I haven't Both seem to have some regu;lator creep when topping off, and if sitting in varible tempratures, I increased hammer spring a bit to compensate, but still give a few dry fires to settle it down for now. Polishing the reg might end up as a winter project, still have a Dead DRS to polish up LOL

Been noticing the same, just toped it to 206bar (3000psi) seems to also work

How Bad is the DRS ?

Bill

[Papa T]

Updated barrel band, with correct dimensions, is on its way. Shipping currently says Thursday, so should have new testing/photos by the weekend. Hoppy Easter all, may your aim be true.

[splitbeing]

Thanks, Terry. Same to you! Keep us posted!

[Papa T]

Not to be mean or nothing but, wouldn't it be fun to make the NUAH club with one of these $200 guns? I bet that wouldn't set well with the big spenders. 

Now that I figured out what it is, this is my 2025 goal. 😂 Still need to do 50yd shots, and then find a 100 yd+ spot...

[Papa T]

Did some sound testing today with my rifles, including the P-Rifle. During it I made a discovery that the Avenger magazine fits the P-Rifle. The downside was, I have a 25 cal Avenger. So now I know, it can shoot a 25 pellet in extremis.

But that got me to thinking, should make a list of the viable magazine options for the P-Rifle. I have personally tested Pinty's, Barra 1100z, and Avenger mags. I have watched Nibs test Iconix, Komplete, and aftermarket mags for these. He also has talked about Marauder during that. Of note, Komplete magazine (and its aftermarket versions) also loads from the left like the Pinty mags.

[splitbeing]

Of all the mags that fit, Terry, are there any you prefer to the others?

I've been shooting mine single shot much like a marauder style gun or my crosman 100. Just put the pellet in the hole and close the bolt.

I likecthe pace of single loading. More of a springer pace. With my Rocktitude, it gives the reg somectime. Haven't noticed the P Rifle reg to need much time, but it's been a couple weeks since I chrony'd it.

Once I get to hunting with it, a mag will come in handy.

[Papa T]

Of what I've used, both pinty and Barra have done great. I like the Barra because it gives a count, and I love what I've seen of the maple and big air precision mags for the komplete. My understanding of the komplete factory mag is that it's pretty awful, so not recommended.

I do shoot single shot sometimes as well, and it's not as bad as I thought it would be.

[splitbeing]

James shot his p-rifle i. The casual match last week.  Both of us did the match two weeks before.  I intend to this next match.  Consider shooting your p-rifle in the casual match, everyone!  Let's give these airarms guns a run for the (not so much) money! [chuckling]

[Papa T]

After a stop in Hawaii for a luau, my new barrel band is out for delivery! Now I have something to look forward to after work.

[splitbeing]

Pic from billygee