Air Rifle

[Ketchup]

On 3/9/2018 at 11:57 PM, fishinwrench said:

 Oh I have been.  The Simmons 22Mag is supposed to be up to magnum springer capability, as was the UTG that the reticle tube went sideways on. The warranty replacement has held up ok though, so far, but I can't dial in for a 50+ yard shot or it goes all inconsistent, so I have to rely solely on mildots....which I'm not very good at yet.  Takes me 4-5 shots to get that crap right.  What's the point of having cool target turrets if you can't use them? 

The Hammers 3-9x40AO was the shortest lived of the bunch, it was still holding zero but something started rattling around in it after 100 shots and then it started fogging up back when it was colder than a witches tit.  I didn't even want to try another one so I took the refund.

I've learned how to make them hold zero by shimming the back mount as much as possible, which (once zeroed) creates more spring tension on the inner tube and keeps everything in place, at least until parts start flying off of them.  

I added yet another shim to the Simmons today and brought it back to life....for now.

My best scope so far is a Bushnell AR but that sucker is so heavy that it makes my fairly light weight break barrels feel top heavy, and that bugged me so badly that I took it off and am saving it for a possible PCP or a .25 someday. 

I'm sure that the reason I've had so much scope issues is simply because I am doing ALOT of shooting.  I mean if you saw the stacks of empty pellet tins I have aquired you'd be like "Holy Crap!"   But hey, I'm trying to get genuinely good at this game   The average plinker could probably get along fine with any of the scopes I've trashed.

And that last part of your statement is why you were warned about this hobby before your first purchase.  Its an excellent, cheap "well thats a subjective word", fun hobby. I was hoping to have empty tins laying around, but other than 2, 177 tins empty, the 25 is close to empty. Man i need to shoot more.  

P.S.   Whens the get-together?  Dont give me the "i've gotta get better first" crap.  You already shoot better than most of us. 

[fishinwrench]

6 hours ago, Ketchup said:

Whens the get-together?  Dont give me the "i've gotta get better first" crap.  You already shoot better than most of us. 

I can't accept that compliment, but as soon as the weather gets a bit nicer I'll be anxious to make a day of it.  

The third UTG bit the dust yesterday.  Hard to get a pic through the scope but can you see what the right side of the reticle has done ?   It dropped down about 1/4 of a mildot.    Ugh!!!! 

I simply cannot keep 3 scopes all working at the same time.

[fishinwrench]

Sugar britches says that the fly tying stuff can stay, but the "airgun crap" has to have a home other than the kitchen.

Hillbilly carpentry insued.   

Guarantee I'm the only one with a pallet on the wall in their bedroom.  

She ain't exactly mad..... but she's definitely not happy.   Not my fault that she has filled all the closets with scrapbooking stuff, quilting and sewing stuff, board games, and all that other assorted garbage.  

[BilletHead]

     Very nice and I see that classy and cute pellet holder necklace adorning the side. After doing all this to your bride did you make her a necklace too?

BilletHead

[fishinwrench]

My taste in jewelry is lost on her.  I bought her a necklace with a diamond the size of a pellet.  I think it resides at the bottom of a jewelry box, and it isn't even THE jewelry box.   That will be my very last solo jewelry gift purchase.  

[Gavin]

You need Tiffany's not Jared to get away with that. A new kitchen might help.

[fishinwrench]

14 minutes ago, Gavin said:

You need Tiffany's not Jared to get away with that. A new kitchen might help.

Maybe next year  This is the year for a new truck and new furniture.   Oh yeah.....and a hot tub on the deck 

[BilletHead]

         You heard it right here folks. When you mess up your boats and motors go see Wrench. His Marriage depends on it. I will help him out all I can,

BilletHead

39 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

My taste in jewelry is lost on her.  I bought her a necklace with a diamond the size of a pellet.  I think it resides at the bottom of a jewelry box, and it isn't even THE jewelry box.   That will be my very last solo jewelry gift purchase.  

        You know buddy pellets come in all sizes not just .17 or.22. I imagine she would of liked the size of nutritional pellets I fed my horse. A couple inches long and as big around as your thumb. . 

BilletHead

[jdmidwest]

Nice use of a pallet there. Moisture may be a problem in bathroom location. 

[fishinwrench]

5 hours ago, jdmidwest said:

Nice use of a pallet there. Moisture may be a problem in bathroom location. 

Bedroom, not bathroom.

Actually I should have put it in the bathroom just to see the reaction.   Hairspray and perfume fallout just might be a good rust inhibitor.