Gun Porn
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MaxxVolume
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No, just the "standard issue" from S&W....(but, I always wondered if these Limited Edition run guns got any special "in-house" treatment....this thing shoots like a dream, everyone I ever let shoot it wanted to buy it off me....
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MaxxVolume
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Agreed....Red LocTite should be reserved for things you`re pretty sure you`ll NEVER have to take apart again....
MaxxVolume
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Attesting to the durability of LocTite Red:Yup but as far as scope bases, optic mounts, etc....I find I do dismount those from time to time so I never red loctite them. I hate heating things up to the point the finish starts coming off.
Many moons ago, one of my cycling friends had a rear wheel with a French thread hub, where someone had put a conflicting thread freewheel on, and tried to force the two dissimilar threads, totally boogering up both components. Keith (my friend) was putting together a fixed-gear bike, so I took that mangled French hub, cleaned it well with Acetone, and mounted a 15-tooth fixed sprocket on it, secured with Red LocTite.
Now, Keith was not a real big guy, maybe 145 lbs., but was a strong rider....he used that wheel on many training rides, doing "intervals", where maximum effort was applied, followed by a bit of easier pedaling, then repeated many times. That wheel held up as if it was welded together, it never even showed signs of loosening at all !
Never thought about bad guys when shotting paper, to each his own I suppose. mfrench, springers are tough on everything. Scopes, mounts, you. Get some good quality rings. They won't move especially when used with a Picatinny rail. Practice and patience is needed when getting used to springers. I never warmed up to pcp because of all the associated gear. .22 rimfire bird shot's good for large bugs, up close.
mfrench
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OK,... decision made today,..
I'm not at all happy with the jumping of the Ruger/springer. So, I spent about an hour rebuilding the orignal packing and box; on delivery, the gun had destroyed it orignal packaging, and the butt was hanging out into the outer box; really poor packing job by the shipper, and, by Ruger, both.
I got it repacked, with some added foam insulation sheet pieces, and added cardboard, and it will be heading back on monday.
I tried my neighbors NP-type, and it was no less jumpy. I'm guess I'm developing an opinion about break-barrel shooting irons now.
I'm seriously looking into the PCP type, as it seems like the only other option that will allow a scope without completely destroying it.
I like the Crosman variable pump system well enough, but, the pumping of the gun would be worse on a scope than the springer bounce.
From what I've read, the PCP types are quiet, and don't bounce. I was watching some videos of PCP shooting, with cameras mounted to the scopes, and, the results speak volumes to the reduced kick, or, lack of kick, in that system. I'm big enough that the hand pumps don't worry me, as an entry level purchase.
I'm not at all happy with the jumping of the Ruger/springer. So, I spent about an hour rebuilding the orignal packing and box; on delivery, the gun had destroyed it orignal packaging, and the butt was hanging out into the outer box; really poor packing job by the shipper, and, by Ruger, both.
I got it repacked, with some added foam insulation sheet pieces, and added cardboard, and it will be heading back on monday.
I tried my neighbors NP-type, and it was no less jumpy. I'm guess I'm developing an opinion about break-barrel shooting irons now.
I'm seriously looking into the PCP type, as it seems like the only other option that will allow a scope without completely destroying it.
I like the Crosman variable pump system well enough, but, the pumping of the gun would be worse on a scope than the springer bounce.
From what I've read, the PCP types are quiet, and don't bounce. I was watching some videos of PCP shooting, with cameras mounted to the scopes, and, the results speak volumes to the reduced kick, or, lack of kick, in that system. I'm big enough that the hand pumps don't worry me, as an entry level purchase.
Superreverb
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Old school target revolver porn. 1948 Smith and Wesson K-38 Masterpiece...
soundmotor
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Old school target revolver porn. 1948 Smith and Wesson K-38 Masterpiece...
Oooh is that nice! I have a K-38 but a late 70s one w/ original box. There was a time (~right after hicap fever hit) when K-frame .38SPLs would just sit in the used gun cases for months with puny little price tags. I wish I'd bought more of them as they are superb wheelguns. Any with a pinned barrel are also from the hand-fitting era of S&W too.
soundmotor
super modified
No, just the "standard issue" from S&W....(but, I always wondered if these Limited Edition run guns got any special "in-house" treatment....this thing shoots like a dream, everyone I ever let shoot it wanted to buy it off me....
Time period was right for Lew Horton "odd ducks" from the S&W line. My 686 2.5" is one of those. Horton's moved a lot of weight for S&W and I've heard (vile gossip and all anecdotal) they could call them up and essentially say "Hey, can you put a short barrel and round butt on 300 of those for us?" and S&W would do it. Some of their odd ducks though were really cool combos. My 686 is not one of them though, it has the balance of a steam iron. My 6.5" one way better to carry and shoot.
mfrench
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After the Ruger disappointment, with the jumpiness of the springer/break barrel design, I started looking into this PCP type design. I didn't want to spend large dollars on a squirrel popper, which is an easy direction with this platform ($750++ average). So I started looking into entry level plinkers.
Then I found this new Beeman, and started reading reviews and watching vids. This one seems like a great starting base, with aftermarket building options available, such as a barrel brake shroud, in case its a bit loud.
Beeman Chief .22 cal PCP single shot
It was a total challenge to find a single shot at the entry level of this design platform (PCP). The category is plumb full of 10-shot repeaters, and the likes. The cartridges look pretty cheaply made, and, in my mind, a source of problems.
Real hardwood stock
Multi-stage adjustable metal trigger mechanism.
Flat top dovetail "rail" for scopes
Fiber optic open sights
Then I found this new Beeman, and started reading reviews and watching vids. This one seems like a great starting base, with aftermarket building options available, such as a barrel brake shroud, in case its a bit loud.
Beeman Chief .22 cal PCP single shot
It was a total challenge to find a single shot at the entry level of this design platform (PCP). The category is plumb full of 10-shot repeaters, and the likes. The cartridges look pretty cheaply made, and, in my mind, a source of problems.
Real hardwood stock
Multi-stage adjustable metal trigger mechanism.
Flat top dovetail "rail" for scopes
Fiber optic open sights
mfrench
Addicted Member
Such as?? a serious question. please and thanks.
I've spent considerable time researching it over the last week. There are not a lot of inexpensive options in this platform, with the features that I want (want minimalist). What I've found hovering around the $200 and less category are very few; even ranging up to $300. I can easily find something from $350 and up, but, am not wanting to spend that, or even near that, for rodent removal.
And by that, I mean, as perfect example, my $60, hollow plastic stock, 2 pound, Crosman 2100 Classic, which has been a rodent popping monster; seriously, I've taken at least 60 in the last two months with that cheap hollow plastic .177 pop gun. The only thing I can fault it with is its lack of ability to handle a scope. It has a cast-in scope rail built into the receiver (two piece cast alloy receiver). But, the slamming action of pumping it up would destroy a scope. So, I've never had one on it.
The Crosman has been effective to out to 80'. But at that distance its a guessing game for aiming it with open sights.
What I need is a minimalist single shot, with the ability to shoot accurately, handle a scope, and be ranged from 60'++ to take up where the Crosman drops off.
We'll see. Its due for delivery tomorrow, and the hand pump is due the following day.
I've spent considerable time researching it over the last week. There are not a lot of inexpensive options in this platform, with the features that I want (want minimalist). What I've found hovering around the $200 and less category are very few; even ranging up to $300. I can easily find something from $350 and up, but, am not wanting to spend that, or even near that, for rodent removal.
And by that, I mean, as perfect example, my $60, hollow plastic stock, 2 pound, Crosman 2100 Classic, which has been a rodent popping monster; seriously, I've taken at least 60 in the last two months with that cheap hollow plastic .177 pop gun. The only thing I can fault it with is its lack of ability to handle a scope. It has a cast-in scope rail built into the receiver (two piece cast alloy receiver). But, the slamming action of pumping it up would destroy a scope. So, I've never had one on it.
The Crosman has been effective to out to 80'. But at that distance its a guessing game for aiming it with open sights.
What I need is a minimalist single shot, with the ability to shoot accurately, handle a scope, and be ranged from 60'++ to take up where the Crosman drops off.
We'll see. Its due for delivery tomorrow, and the hand pump is due the following day.