So what did you Order / Receive today ? (to feed the "Beast" that lives within)

[bReTt]

Just ordered these to aid in night time shooting and whatever else I may need some lighting for.  Says same day delivery so I should be able to report on them soon.  I just hope that they are durable and last. 

[avator]

I placed an order for some JTS pellets to see what all the buzz was about. I got the .22 18.1 gr. I had a $10 card and got the BF13 discount and the 4 for 3 at PA so I get the premium packing as well.
I wish NOE had more of the lighter weight mold options.

[Whirligig]

I received my second Diana P-Five. The sights needed a smidge of adjustment, and just like the first one, it's filled with a lube that is dieseling and it needed a little CLP to loosen up, but, for $60, it's a steal, IMHO.

If you don't know already, this gun is manufactured in China by a company called Snowpeak. Don't expect it to be as good as the older Diana 5G, which was designed and manufactured in Germany, but, if you can get past the heavy (by comparison) trigger pull, it's a great gun to add to your collection, or to just get started with a springer air pistol.

-W

[Jshooter71]

Just ordered these to aid in night time shooting and whatever else I may need some lighting for.  Says same day delivery so I should be able to report on them soon.  I just hope that they are durable and last. 

I like ‘em, just might get myself a pair. I have several lights, from flashlights to a couple of setups like these that I use for work. I’d get these to keep in the garage for use at home as well as night shooting too. Thanks for the tip. 

[Blowpipe Sam]

USPS says my Crosman 2200 that I purchased from Mike Baker is out for delivery.

Fingers crossed.

[bReTt]

Just ordered these to aid in night time shooting and whatever else I may need some lighting for.  Says same day delivery so I should be able to report on them soon.  I just hope that they are durable and last. 

I like ‘em, just might get myself a pair. I have several lights, from flashlights to a couple of setups like these that I use for work. I’d get these to keep in the garage for use at home as well as night shooting too. Thanks for the tip. 

They showed up and were fully charged in the box.  I set them up out in the yard at night to see how they would be I think they will be perfect. 
My first impression is that the legs were a bit flimsy but not to a fault.  Also, it’s that cheapish semi shiny plastic that it’s made from.  Not terrible but, doesn’t have that robust look/feel to them like I was thinking they would have.  I’m just being nit picky I guess.  I was thinking they would have that impression of robust quality like the Milwaukee brands of tools has. You can’t drive over them with a truck and they will still function like new is what I’m saying 🤣🤣🤣 
If the batteries and the LEDS last they will be good lights, not perfect but, good lights.  They have 4 brightness settings and one red flashing setting so they are good there.  I think they will be a useful light for illuminating the target and other lighting uses.  I like their adjustability and that they come with two in the box.  I’m glad to have them. 

Low brightness setting in these pictures.  Not sure how long they are supposed to burn.

[Blowpipe Sam]

The postal carrier dropped a long package off shortly before one o'clock.  The Crosman 2200 I ordered from Mike Baker has arrived.  It's in absolutely mint condition.  Mike resealed it and within five minutes of unboxing I was out in the back yard with a tin of pellets.  Wonder of wonders I can actually use the iron sights on this gun!  And it's accurate!  Winner! Winner! Chicken dinner!

Big thanks to Mike Baker.  This gun is way beyond my expectations!

[bReTt]

Just ordered these to aid in night time shooting and whatever else I may need some lighting for.  Says same day delivery so I should be able to report on them soon.  I just hope that they are durable and last. 

I like ‘em, just might get myself a pair. I have several lights, from flashlights to a couple of setups like these that I use for work. I’d get these to keep in the garage for use at home as well as night shooting too. Thanks for the tip. 

They showed up and were fully charged in the box.  I set them up out in the yard at night to see how they would be I think they will be perfect. 
My first impression is that the legs were a bit flimsy but not to a fault.  Also, it’s that cheapish semi shiny plastic that it’s made from.  Not terrible but, doesn’t have that robust look/feel to them like I was thinking they would have.  I’m just being nit picky I guess.  I was thinking they would have that impression of robust quality like the Milwaukee brands of tools has. You can’t drive over them with a truck and they will still function like new is what I’m saying 🤣🤣🤣 
If the batteries and the LEDS last they will be good lights, not perfect but, good lights.  They have 4 brightness settings and one red flashing setting so they are good there.  I think they will be a useful light for illuminating the target and other lighting uses.  I like their adjustability and that they come with two in the box.  I’m glad to have them. 

Low brightness setting in these pictures.  Not sure how long they are supposed to burn.

After just a few hours and not even using the lights except for above ^^^^^ I have decided to return the lights.  I’m just not impressed with the overall quality.  I went back and reread the poor reviews and that tilted the scale to go ahead and return them.  I don’t want a 2 month use disposable item.  I’ll look for something that I can have long term confidence in using.  My $$$ doesn’t come easily

[airgunaut]

If there’s a Home Depot near you, look at the Husky 2000 lumen work light. It runs on AC but I remember they had rechargeable versions on the shelf—in two different parts of the store! Battery-powered ones were in Automotive and AC ones in the home lighting area.

I got the AC version and it is not only bright, it uses a diffuser in the front so the light is not garish like the undiffused kinds are. And the color is pretty nice, not blueish. Uses only 24 watts to put out 2000 lumens. I put it up in the loft but originally thought to keep it in the garage. Now I need to buy another one, haha. I think a noncorded one might provide suitable (not glaring) light for a range. Indoor range for sure, and possibly outdoors, depending on distance needed.

Uses a 3-prong cord and supposedly OK for damp conditions.

[bReTt]

If there’s a Home Depot near you, look at the Husky 2000 lumen work light. It runs on AC but I remember they had rechargeable versions on the shelf—in two different parts of the store! Battery-powered ones were in Automotive and AC ones in the home lighting area.

I got the AC version and it is not only bright, it uses a diffuser in the front so the light is not garish like the undiffused kinds are. And the color is pretty nice, not blueish. Uses only 24 watts to put out 2000 lumens. I put it up in the loft but originally thought to keep it in the garage. Now I need to buy another one, haha. I think a noncorded one might provide suitable (not glaring) light for a range. Indoor range for sure, and possibly outdoors, depending on distance needed.

Uses a 3-prong cord and supposedly OK for damp conditions.

Thanks for that.  I may look into that.  Another airgun brother suggested Harbor Freight too.  I want something that will last but I don’t need industrial strength.  Those ones from that big river in South America just weren’t confidence inspiring build wise.  I will look at the cordless/rechargeable options. I already have corded lights that will do the job. 

[avator]

I ran 100' exterior cord about 15' up in the trees from the Red Shed to the shooting range. Then I put an outdoor covered outlet box about 4' from the ground on the trunk of the farthest tree. Now I just carry the double lamp halogen work light stand out there and light the entire area.

[bantam5s]

After a few years of looking,  the airgun goes have finally shined upon me and I scored a Sheridan E pistol for as good of a price as I'll probably ever get.

It's in beautiful condition too, hopefully it works but I'll cross that bridge when it gets to me.

[avator]

Nice score David.
I'm sure you'll make a nice custom holster for it.

[bantam5s]

Nice score David.
I'm sure you'll make a nice custom holster for it.

I just have to decide whether I want to do a standard open top or a fancy flap top holster.
The open top will use less leather and be simpler, but the flap top will be much cooler.

[avator]

I like the idea of an open top with a loop strap to hold the gun in.

[bantam5s]

I like the idea of an open top with a loop strap to hold the gun in.

If I did an open top I never really liked the keeper strap setup much , but maybe the Galco police style with the quick release thumb paddle wouldn't be too bad.

My first priority will be making sure the gun shoots, I'm not expecting to get this kind of a deal in this condition and be lucky enough that it's also a working example but I'm not exactly afraid to see what these pistols are like on the inside.

[maraudinglizard]

Back up ammo for the Hammer came this afternoon, o-rings for the Hercules were picked up at the PO yesterday. So the big toys are good to go.

[avator]

I like the idea of an open top with a loop strap to hold the gun in.

If I did an open top I never really liked the keeper strap setup much , but maybe the Galco police style with the quick release thumb paddle wouldn't be too bad.

My first priority will be making sure the gun shoots, I'm not expecting to get this kind of a deal in this condition and be lucky enough that it's also a working example but I'm not exactly afraid to see what these pistols are like on the inside.

Maybe also some sort of soft liner in that holster. The finish on that gun is too nice to be rubbing in and out of hard leather. Rabbit, sheep or squirrel comes to mind.

[bantam5s]

I like the idea of an open top with a loop strap to hold the gun in.

If I did an open top I never really liked the keeper strap setup much , but maybe the Galco police style with the quick release thumb paddle wouldn't be too bad.

My first priority will be making sure the gun shoots, I'm not expecting to get this kind of a deal in this condition and be lucky enough that it's also a working example but I'm not exactly afraid to see what these pistols are like on the inside.

Maybe also some sort of soft liner in that holster. The finish on that gun is too nice to be rubbing in and out of hard leather. Rabbit, sheep or squirrel comes to mind.

I'm probably not going to buy any kind if special lining leather, but if I was concerned ( my guns are shooters not show pieces)  I could probably line the leather with flannel.

I was going to just go rough out with the 8oz veg tanned leather I have, that should be just fine plus I really like the toughness and abrasion resistance you get with beeswaxed rough out leather.

[avator]

It's obvious that you are more knowledgeable than I am about leather working.