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Steel Breech.... $30
Flat face piston.... $25
Flat face valve, modded..... $25
14 inch 2289 barrel.... $10
This alone should yield approximately 550fps with 14.3gr pellets in .22 at 12 pumps... plenty enough for small game within reason.
If you just need a little more velocity, add a steel breech and a longer barrel. You can cut away a few threads on the valve, port it, polish it, and install a lighter valve spring and get significant gains as well.
Posted on Sep 1, 2008, 11:35 PM from IP address 75.143.201.2
I know this isn't any help but, when I started wanting a little more range and take down power at distance, I just went and bought another air rifle! I had a Daisy powerline 880 and when it no longer served my purposes, I bought a Daiswy Powerline 1000. I hvaen't been disapointed yet.
Of course, if you are just looking to do the modifications for personal entertainment, well, that's one thing but, you need more power for the game you're after, it's a lot of work for something that is sitting on the self at the local store.
I'm not tryingto put you off the hobby r anything but, I liek to keep things simple. "Why mod if I can buy?".
If G-d didn't want us to shoot animals, then why did he make them so tasty?
Posted on Sep 2, 2008, 1:01 AM from IP address 205.188.117.19
by Rob in NC (Login rob3dr) Airgunhunters message board/moderators
I think some people simply want to get something out of nothing... they want a quick fix. Perhaps they think it will be cheaper... and it can be... but often, when you add up the costs of all the 'little things' you've surpassed the cost of a different gun.
For many, including myself, tinkering is the fun part. I have 7 or 8 13xx guns that I've modded and I enjoy the process. Granted, after modding them, I typically dont shoot them a lot, but there is something to be said for joy of ownership. I just like having them!
but.... to your original point... yes, financially and practically, it tends to make sense just to get the right tool for the job to begin with rather than try to make a gun into something it's not designed to be.
Posted on Sep 2, 2008, 8:19 AM from IP address 152.133.7.66
I agree whole heartedly. Also, there is the issue of "If you're not really good at tearnig an air rifle apart, (I am - sort of), and also REALLY good at putting it back together with the desired modifications, (I am deffinately not), would you really want to put it next to your face and pull the trigger? (Not this air gunner!).
Unless one knows enough about what you are doing to not need a lot of modification advice from a web site, then one should probably just go get "the right tool for the job". WalMart, for one, has an excellant selection of air rifles for the cost.
Buying a gun that you know is reasonably safe is usually cheaper than a hospital visit and is ALWAYS less painful in the long run!
Just my opinion though.
If G-d didn't want us to shoot animals, then why did he make them so tasty?
Posted on Sep 3, 2008, 2:37 AM from IP address 205.188.117.19
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Now that is a problem many of us face. Why? I am not completely sure. I think it is because we want to have the most PERFECTLY reassembled / tuned airgun in the world. I like having that Frankenstein on the work bench, just waiting to show the world what I know. Often it is nothing at all, but it just feels good!
And as you say, I then go online to buy a shooter. Still, I keep that junk box with a hope and a prayer! Like the lotto, ya never know!
LL
Posted on Sep 3, 2008, 5:50 PM from IP address 70.44.232.219
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Sitting with my first cup of coffee this morning, I found some quiet time to check out Cliff's DVD release, "Airgun Hunting the California Ground Squirrel". Sarah was sitting in her usual spot, just under my feet. Together we ventured off into this video, amazed at the sounds, slow motion effects and riveting shots from both camera and rifle. I remember thinking to myself," If not for that rattle snake, Sarah would be retrieving those pests." I was literally sucked into this video with the dog by my side!
Of course I'll watch this again on the bigger screen, but I needed to sneak this one in there. One thing that I found very pleasing was Cliff's succinct comments. He covers slicing the wind, hold-over, basic equipment, technique, critters' behavior, environment, looking into the shadows, trajectory mapping, rifles and pellets without overkill. Most dear to my heart is his emphasis on the laser range finder. With all the other variables he was up against in that environment, knowing the distance wasn't an issue. And don't you know that it showed in his precision? Peek-a-boo!
Being an amateur photographer, I can appreciate the work involved with simple stills. This is a monumental composition of video shooting, editing and publishing. In my opinion, "Airgun Hunting the California Ground Squirrel" is the best spent $20 in our great sport, and will hold dear to both experienced and novice airgun hunters.
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Not exactly big game hunters, these sisters can land pellets one on top of the next out to 30 yards. They sure can clean up backyard pests, and look good while doing it! Both .177 caliber rifles love JSB Exacts.
LL
Posted on Aug 17, 2008, 5:20 PM from IP address 70.44.232.219
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that like Remington, Beeman and other big names, they are selling less expensive Chinese or Spanish imports to make a buck off the relabeling. Just a hunch. I'd love to see a new kid on the airgun block make quality hardware such as the "R" series, but I don't think it will happen.
As childish as this might seem, there is a picture of Winnie the Poo I am looking for and was wondering if any of you either had it or know where I might be able to get a copy of it from. Why? Well, no it's not just to be childish! LOL!
The picture is of Winnie carrying an AR-15/M-16 with a caption above him that said "I'm off to the range".
Now, my son is very young and I wanted to get this picture for him. His room is decorated in images from that book series, (his Moms idea, not mine), and I thought that this would be a cool one to frame for his wall.
If any of you happen to have it or run across it, please let me know!
While I have your attention, have any of you ever seen a BB gun that is made to look like an AK-47? I saw one at a flea market about two years ago and I could kick myself for not buying it. It was made a little smaller than the real rifle and would fit in my sons hands almost perfect in a few more years. If anyone knows where I might be able to find it, I would appreciate you letting me know!
Thanks again!
If G-d didn't want us to shoot animals, then why did he make them so tasty?
Posted on Aug 6, 2008, 5:20 AM from IP address 64.12.117.19
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Though I did look around a bit...
the gun you reference is likely an XS-B3-1. This is a variant of the Chinese B3. I have a couple B3's and for the money, they are fun little guns. This of course depends on what you expect out of them. Accuracy is decent, that is to say that 20 yard groups should fall in under an inch with no problem. Velocity should be around the 600fps mark with most mid weight pellets.
There are a number of modifications one can do with the little B3's. My B3-1 has been deburred and properly lubed, a buttstock added for a bit longer LOP on the metal stock, and has the sights removed for addition of a scope or red dot. While not a very refined rifle, they are built like a tank.
Posted on Aug 6, 2008, 8:49 AM from IP address 152.133.7.66
This sounds like the kind of thing that I am looking for! Thanks! Is the B-3 variant available from any particular chain store or would I come out ahead to try and get it off of the internet somewhere?
If G-d didn't want us to shoot animals, then why did he make them so tasty?
Posted on Aug 7, 2008, 2:53 AM from IP address 64.12.117.19
i got this squirrel with my new daisy 880s out of a tree from 20 yards with 4x15 scope i had got many more since then but this was the first and it was huge
i got this squirrel in my back yard in a house in kentucky after hours of sighting the gun but it was well worth it
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Posted on Aug 5, 2008, 11:12 PM from IP address 74.130.114.248
Aaron:
Congrats on the squirrel! Nothing like blooding the new pellet rifle with tree rat! LOL! You must be in Georgia to get on tht size though. Just wondering.
I had a Daisy 880 a while back. It came with a scope and was a pretty good rifle. I got a lot of enjoyment out of it. Mine was reasonably accurate out to about 20 meters as well. At around 30 meters I was shooting about a foot diameter pattern though.
Why am I not still using it? I wore it out! LOL! Actually, I think that one of the gaskets in it must have dried out and or ruptured. It's still; in the back room. It still shoots even but, no where near the FPS that it should have. Nonetheless, it was a good rifle to get back into pellet/BB shooting with. (I used to have one when I was a kid that my Dad got me. He wore that one out! LOL!)
Now I am using a Daisy Powerline 1000. It's a springer so, it's a little more powerful and it's reasonably accurate out to about 40 meters. Of course, being a springer, it has about as much recoil as a .22 powder burner.
Still, you got a great pellet rifle and a great first kill with it! Keep it up! Safe shooting and have fun!
If G-d didn't want us to shoot animals, then why did he make them so tasty?
Posted on Aug 6, 2008, 5:05 AM from IP address 64.12.117.19
Kentucky is a nice state to live in. I've been through there a number of times.
The best thing about the Daisy 880 is no recoil. It really allows you to practice the all important shot placement. My DP 1000 was a little difficult to handle until I got the hang of it. I do wish my old 880 was still in fighting form though. I miss it.
If G-d didn't want us to shoot animals, then why did he make them so tasty?
Posted on Aug 7, 2008, 2:56 AM from IP address 64.12.117.19
These are some of the 16 g-hogs I took this summer with my Diana 36 .177. My 350 .22 has been away for a while getting an advanced tune but the 36 worked superbly at close range (25yds or less) and wiped out almost all of the g-hogs in my back yard before even the Condor arrived. These are the adult g-hogs with 1-2 young adults. I will not bother posting pics of younger ones.
The 36 is basically the same as a Diana 34 (highly recommended!) but with better wood. It puts out 13.6 - 14.2ft-lbs of muzzle energy using 7.9 to 8.3gr pellets. These G-hogs were taken with either 7.9gr Crosman Hollow Points (CPHP's) or 8.3gr Superdomes. On the Chrony CPHP's ranged from 899-920fps, and the Superdomes 860-870fps. These 8 to 15.6lb ground dwellers were shot between 19 and 25yds, with 1 shot to the head (between eye & ear), all on my property. A 2nd shot was sometimes taken but was not needed. I just feel comfortable putting another one in them because they 're very tough and make me nervous when they move a little because I 've lost a couple of them over the years when I thought they were dead or were going to stay down. A different gun may be depicted once or twice because I didn't want to get the 36 wet.
Only head shots will bring these animals down. Do not attempt anything but.. I 've seen them take bullets from 30-30 and 30-06 to the body, and still managed to walk or crawl to their hole.
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AirForce Condor .22
Diana 350 .22
Diana 36 .177
Hammerli 850 .22
Crosman 2240/2300XT Custom
A few other Crosman CO2 & Pump .177
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Posted on Aug 4, 2008, 8:58 PM from IP address 71.169.21.198
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The 36 was my first adult airgun. I got one when I was around 9 or 10... saved up for a couple years selling beans and mowing lawns to get it. I could barely cock it and it was far too heavy for me, but still... it was mine and I loved it...haha
I know what you mean about the body shots on whistle pigs. They are certainly tough animals. Makes us realize just how fragile we as humans are when we step on a shard of glass and immediately set down and stop... then we see a 15lb animal take a shot with a .22LR and still manage to run to cover..haha
Posted on Aug 6, 2008, 8:54 AM from IP address 152.133.7.66
Well, I figured that this might just be a phase I'm going through so I bought a cheapo crosman 66 powermaster. For now I've just been shooting at targets and I have to say it is pretty accurate. Not sure if it will be powerfull enough for hunting though. Supposedly shoots pellets 645 fps. Anyone ever used this gun for small game?
Posted on Aug 4, 2008, 8:52 AM from IP address 132.22.254.237
Yes you can use it for hunting but you must get close to your prey. I owned a 66 Powermaster about 20yrs ago. I still have it and it works well.
It does about 640fps with BB's, not pellets. BB's are much lighter than pellets. With 7.9gr pellets you will get approximately 570-580fps which is about 5.8 ft-lbs of energy at the muuzle.
You can take birds out to 30+yds with it and mice/rats to 25yds. You can also shoot squirrel but you must be within 15yds. I got a few squirrels and rabbits from 10 to 15yds but you have to shoot them in the head or neck. Do not aim for the body or you will surely lose them. They 'll run away and die in their nest suffering. It takes 3.5-4fpe on impact to kill a squirrel or cottontail so you must make sure you are within 15yds because your pellet will start losing energy the moment it leaves the barrel. Most of the time it required a follow up shot for me but that's because I didn't have a scope but I managed to disable most of them first so it was no problem taking another shot at them. Get yourself a scope so you can shoot accurately at their head right behind the eye. Buy some Crosman Premier pointed pellets (the red/dark blue large round tin) from Walmart. You 'll need all the penetration you can get. I had the most success with pointed pellets. Make sure they are the Premier line. I had good luck with neck shots too but it took them a while to expire (10-30secs). I had better luck with head shots when shooting "fur" and never had an exit wound no matter how close they were. Again try to get as close as you can because you don't have much power to work with. Set your limit to 15yds for rabbit & squirrel and you should start racking up some good kills with proper shot placement.
The 66 is a good starter gun. You can upgrade to a used spring-piston rifle after you 've had enough of the 66 or feel the need for more power. There are many on the Yellow (forum) classifieds. My suggestion is to look for a used German RWS Diana 34 (or 34 Panther - synthetic stock). They are the best bang for the buck. They usually go for $130-150. They average 800-900fps in .177 depending on the weight of the pellet. You can take out small game with those at 35-40yds with proper shot placement. They are extremely accurate. Again it's all about shot placement and knowing the energy your pellet carries down range at various distances.
AirForce Condor .22
Diana 350 .22
Diana 36 .177
Hammerli 850 .22
Crosman 2240/2300XT Custom
A few other Crosman CO2 & Pump .177
Posted on Aug 4, 2008, 8:27 PM from IP address 71.169.21.198
and found it rather effective on rats, grackle, and such out to 20yds or so. The accuracy on mine went away fairly quickly past that distance. After it got ran over, I replaced it with a Daisy 953. It is not as powerful as the 66 but it is definantly more accurate.
I've taken squirrel past 20yds and grackle at 30yds with the Daisy***, and as long as the accuracy is there, I wouldn't hesitate to do the same with the 66.
Accuracy is the most important thing to consider. Find the pellet the gun prefers and the distance it will maintain it's accuracy and have at it. If you follow the link you will see I prefer head shots, but shoulder/chest shots can be effective as well.
Not quite the same as the OP was asking about but, I was taking squirrels and some birds at around 30 meters with a Daisy 880 last summer. I was using a scope that I calibrated to that distance but, it had enough punch that far out.
If G-d didn't want us to shoot animals, then why did he make them so tasty?
Posted on Aug 9, 2008, 5:43 AM from IP address 205.188.117.19
ive used a 760 pumpmaster to hunt, its simmilar but only shoots
600 fps...i think you will have no problem taking out small game with it
aslong as you use good ammo.
Posted on Oct 20, 2008, 10:32 AM from IP address 207.172.239.247
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The one most accurate in your gun. Not to sound like a broken record, but with airguns, it's all about shot placement. Try different pellets in your gun at the range you intend to shoot your quarry and find out what pellet groups best. Use that pellet.... be it a wadcutter, dome, or hollowpoint.. the most lethal shot is the one that hits it's intended target.
Usually... at ranges of more than 30 yards, dome pellets prevail over pointed or hollow point... but thats not always the case. Just have to experiment and find out.
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 10:26 PM from IP address 75.143.195.128
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When the CFX was hot on the market, they were going for more... now the prices have seemed to level out. Just list what you think is fair and let the consumers decide if your price is too high. You can always add 'or best offer' after your asking price to allow leeway.
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 10:27 PM from IP address 75.143.195.128
hey guys i have a gamo varmint hunter its a great gun but i shot 16 birds in the last week and then i couldnt hit any and no im not a bad shot so i went to sight in my gun and it was way off target is this normal idk i would almost rather have iron sights i have perfect sight i dont really need a scope though it is a nice thing to have what do u guys thing stick with they scope or go to iron sights. i mean not that it matters much because my gun doesnt have the option of iron sights but i have been looking into a new gun possibly a pnumatic or whatever there called thanks
Posted on Jul 29, 2008, 9:08 PM from IP address 76.125.159.7
no im being serios i mean my scope continues to get out of sight with out me doing anything to make this happen such as droping my gun or something. since iv never used iron sights are they accurate as long as the shooter is good ofcorse. and im sry that i cant spell that good but i certinally take this serious im not a kid a 16 and i do hunt its just im new to this whole airgun hunting thing.
Posted on Aug 1, 2008, 12:53 PM from IP address 76.125.159.7
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you can do a bit better with grammar. If you hunt, then really there is no difference between your other guns and airguns in principle. Why not tell use what air rifle you have, or plan on getting so we can relate your question to a particular model. Not all have the same iron sights on them.
Sites only offer you a certain ability to point at the same place with consistency, and are not accurate or inaccurate. Scopes offer the same, but with magnification, and they are more fragile by mechanical design. Sounds like your scope might be broken or poorly attached to the rifle.
- What type of scope is it?
- What type of mounts do you have?
- What rifle is it attached to?
Better communication from you can let us help, so try a bit harder.
LL
Posted on Aug 1, 2008, 7:22 PM from IP address 70.44.232.219
yes i have the stock scope that comes on the varmint hunter from gamo its a four power and idk now its shooting dead on but after a month or so it just seems to get out of sight on its own so im not sure and as far as what i was talking about in the first message im looking to get a pumatic gun basically the kind with the pump so do u guys have a recomendation on which one to get i would deff like .22 or bigger and want it to have egnough power to kill a groundhog sized animal. i dont want to spend a grand on it but i also dont want a peice of crap so if u can help me it would be greatly apprecheated. and i am sorry im not good with my words but i hope u guys can get the point.
thanks mtbasher08
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 9:19 PM from IP address 76.125.159.7
by LedLauncher (Premier Login ledlauncher) Airgunhunters message board/moderators
The Benjamin 392 offers good power, accuracy and probably the best bang-for-the-buck in airguns. It will be a lot kinder to your scopes than the Gamo springer. Problem is that it doesn't have scope rails so you'll need to configure something with intermounts or another gadget. Using the open sites you should be able to take rabbit, squirrel and similar sized game within 25 with practice first, and the scope will get you out further with better accuracy. I don't know if you'll have enough power beyond 25 yards without a tune. Skyler from PSP had tuned one for me a while back, and it was delivering about 20 foot-pounds using heavy pellets. It was a canon! If you don't mind pumping or loud report, you'll love a 392!
...and I know you can use a keyboard better if you truly tried. Use the shift key for the first letter in each sentence as a start.
LL
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 10:28 PM from IP address 70.44.232.219
thanks i will look towords getting and ben and very nice squirell man they dont get that big around here and all we have is fox squirrell and regular brown ones no black.
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 5:52 PM from IP address 76.125.159.7
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Scope shift can be caused by several factors... the most likely is slippage of the mounts. If you are wanting to keep this gun, I'd suggest a good one piece scope mount. Traditionally, combo guns come with cheap glass and mounts...and on a springer, thats a recipe for disaster. On a budget, I would invest in a Leapers 3x9x32 TS scope and an Accushot one piece mount (about $65 total) for a rock solid setup on a budget.
As far as PCP's, on a budget, the Discovery by Crosman is the best bang for the buck. Highly modifiable and good out of the box. You'll get around 25-30 shots at around 21fpe with it, which is plenty for groundhog sized game.
Accuracy is good but the trigger takes some getting used to... but there are plenty of aftermarket accessories for the Discovery to make it a truly custom gun... here is mine with several aftermarket products on it.
Keep working on the grammar and spelling. Remember, that we are only 'known' here on the Internet by how well we communicate through written words, and things like 'idk' and 'u' give the impression of a child in a chat room. These are things that are easily correctable. Misspellings are fine, and you dont have to have perfect grammar, but we should all make a genuine attempt at proper communication.
Posted on Aug 2, 2008, 10:35 PM from IP address 75.143.195.128
hey thanks for replying and nice gun i was looking at those or the 392 and i dont really think i will buy a new mount though i may buy a new scope such as a 12 power so i can get better shots at smaller sized birds and so i can pick my shot better because normally i shoot pretty far and having the ability to zoom in on my target would be nice
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 5:58 PM from IP address 76.125.159.7
by Rob in NC (Login rob3dr) Airgunhunters message board/moderators
The intermounts work well and there is always the option of upgrading as Rich mentioned. It's a gun that should last you a lifetime with proper care and you wont have the aforementioned scope slippage problems.
Still, with proper equipment, a springer can be deadly on small game. The issue with springers is you cant cheap out on the scope and mounts, else you'll surely run into problems.
Posted on Aug 3, 2008, 10:02 PM from IP address 75.143.195.128
Hello there. I'm 21 years old, and have just recently been looking at getting a air rifle to do a little squirrel hunting. I'm on an tight budget and have been eyeing the Crosman 2100. Now, is this a decent gun? Some sites say yes and some say no. I just want to find a gun that will do the trick, last a while, and not be too expensive.
Posted on Jul 24, 2008, 2:33 PM from IP address 132.22.254.237
by Rob in NC (Login rob3dr) Airgunhunters message board/moderators
The 2100 is a good entry level gun that can be used to pop the occasional squirrel. If you are looking for a little more serious hunting gun, you really should consider a Benjamin 392. Built like a tank, and superior to the 2100 in every way save for price.
If your budget truly is in the $70 range, you may want to look at the Yellow forum classifieds as sometimes a good used 392 pops up for near that price. Otherwise, get the 2100 and be happy with it.
I'd stay clear of the lower end springers at this point... for example, a Winchester 1000x may seem like a good deal at around $80 at Wally world, but when you factor in the cost of a new scope and mounts you're already nearing the $200 mark, not to mention the firing behavior of the Winchester.
Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 8:10 AM from IP address 152.133.7.66
Thanks. I'm looking at going for the squirrel and rabbits in my backyard. Also just shooting targets and cans for fun. I'm also in NC near Fayetteville. Are there laws on shooting these animals out of season if there on your own property?
Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:48 PM from IP address 132.22.254.237
by Rob in NC (Login rob3dr) Airgunhunters message board/moderators
Unless you get a depredation permit, you cannot take game out of season even if it's on your property. The reasoning is that while you own the property, you do not own the wildlife on the property.
I'm on the other side of the state near Asheville.
Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 4:19 PM from IP address 152.133.7.66
If I remember correctly, Ivan in Puerto Rico uses a 2100 to hunt Green iguanas (introduced species that is raising a rucus with native animals). I dealt with Green Iguanas while in Guatemala, they are tough. Local delicacy down there. The tail is highly sought after.
Wade
Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 10:46 PM from IP address 72.2.197.79
anybody use airshotguns if so who makes them sells them where can i find them? theres not alot on the internet that i could find, any help is appreciated
Posted on Jul 21, 2008, 7:30 PM from IP address 207.200.116.199
all i need is a decent pattern at 30 yards for kicking up rabbits and the odd quail or 2, the gamo would be a joke unless i was hunting bees at nearly point blank, from what research i done the crosman 1100 isnt much better, the fargo seems to be good, but maybe a little anemic? but for 500 bucks i expect better performance. so far im considering the shark 14mm shotgun its ugly but for the price if nothing else another project gun? like to find something that shoots and looks good, but dont want to have to refinance my house to buy, also thought about a choked 45 cal smooth bore barrel for my talon dont know yet, thanks for the responses
Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 9:25 PM from IP address 207.200.116.199
got 3 really nice ones... 2- 12 gauges 1- 20 gauge, the idea is air powered which will allow me to hunt some really nice areas right at the edge of town, where hunting isnt prohibited, but the use of firearms is severly frowned upon,
Posted on Jul 30, 2008, 8:13 PM from IP address 207.200.116.199
man i've had neighbors call the cops on me for just carrying my guns from the house to my truck to go to the range, everybody so damn paranoid these days
Posted on Aug 1, 2008, 8:11 PM from IP address 207.200.116.199
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You'd be just as well shooting corn flakes out of your airgun. I have well over 50 airguns and have found just one or two that group PBA's worth a crud. They are fast, but they shed velocity and energy very quickly. Look for my post titled 'Unofficial oompf testing' to find out more on the PBA's.
Posted on Jul 16, 2008, 8:45 PM from IP address 75.143.201.62
by Mike Teague (Login sniper00006) Airgunhunters message board/moderators
sounds like a heavy .177 pellet. But since its a heavier pellet... wouldnt it cause less piston slam?
I know in .177 5 grains is waay too light, but since these .22 pellets are almost twice the weight, but just a little larger... maybe its possible that those things will actually be a little more useful than the 5 gram POS's.
this is a real hunting gun not a backyard plinker like I'm use too.So I'm giving someone a good deal,this gun is at about 90% and has good wood. I'll take 400.00 you pay shipping. Thanks for looking!!! pSS the washer is not for sale.
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Posted on Jul 15, 2008, 8:47 PM from IP address 76.235.213.171
by Mike Teague (Login sniper00006) Airgunhunters message board/moderators
If its light rust, you can use WD-40... which will take some of it away but mask some of the rust. If its a little more serious, use the finest steel wool you can find. Make sure you keep it well oiled in the future to prevent rust.
The scope that was to have for the S1k a few years ago was the Tasco 3-9x40mm... I knew a few people with them and we all had good results with them. My Tasco survived longer than the gun did as a matter of fact!
Well someone gave it to me as a gift.. Theres rust all over the barrel, not to bad but it annoys me..theres a bsa scope on it, i think its the one that comes with the package when you buy it.. I also wanted to know if anyone knows someone in the new york area that i can send my legacy to.. It needs some work
Posted on Jul 15, 2008, 8:56 AM from IP address 24.184.63.8
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(Login sniper00006) Airgunhunters message board/moderators
clean the rust off with some really fine sandpaper, you might mess the blueing up if you use something too coarse. The BSA scope is fine for your gun as long as it is airgun rated... BSA has a line of scopes that are made for airguns, so if this is one of them, then it shouldnt break.
If you want that legacy fixed up, send it to Rich from Mich... he usually lingers around the gamo forum. Hes not from new york, but he knows his way around gamo airguns (the legacy is almost the same as the shadow 1000).
To find Rich, go to www.yellowforum.com, then find the "Gamo Forum" on the page, click on that, and another window will open up that shows the gamo forum. Then just post something and he should respond.
by LedLauncher (Premier Login ledlauncher) Airgunhunters message board/moderators
- Velocity claims are usually over stated, especially when it comes to spring-piston airguns. If the rifles could generate advertised velocities, most often it can only be achieved with a super lightweight and almost useless pellet.
- Don't be distracted by velocity numbers. What matters is accuracy first and foremost. Accuracy comes from a number of things, including shooter's experience.
- Not knowing caliber or pellet weight make the question an impossible one to answer.
- Better to state what your intended use of an airgun will be and I'm sure you'll get solid answers.
- Read, do searches and take your time choosing.
- Buy a quality airgun and quality scope if you plan to use one. They hold value and are easier to resell if you become less interested. I doubt that will happen, especially after getting a good rifle to start with.
LL
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I replaced it with a Daisy 953. It is not as powerful as the 66 but it is definantly more accurate.
