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I have been doing something close to what you do to mount a scope. If you are having to dope a scope at different distances the scope is not mounted or adjusted correctly and possibly both? I don't use a light ,I just look through the lens to a string hanging close to the butt of the rifle. this leaves both hands able to correct the problem. Level rifle, level scope it is as simple as that!
If you have a bolt on level you use the plumbob line with the reticle and get lined up then adjust the bolt on level. Now you already have an accurate level and only have to level the rifle and add the scope base on the bolt on level. You can alway double check using the plumbob line.
for me the daisy 880 is my go to air gun. daisy thought about a pumper air gun since 1930's and came up with the 880 still selling today and l think it will be around alot longer amazing. a well thought out air gun. and very cool looking.
Didn't it have the half size valve compared to like a 13xx valve? ? ? I think crosman was trying to use higher pressure instead of larger volume with the 2100, 2200, 766 and model one. And yes they limited the power with half or full plastic pump rod.
You are absolutely right however, it seems that the current versions of all share the same basic action including trigger, rear block, transfer port, and bore. There are differences in piston stroke and cocking link/shoe design.
@@Guru1ofatl I asked Weihrauch about the differences between HW85 Vs HW95, and IIRC they were the same gun. Except having different sights. The HW85 came to the HW line via purchasing BSF. The first HW85s, had a scope rail on top as a separate piece, they were made from parts made by BSF. However, now you can get a HW96 with a 98 style stock, if you want the fanchy cheek piece. Also, the latest TX200s have this feature too, hard to find yet though.
The two-stage trigger was invented as a safe trigger on old military rifles. Lots of sear engagement, yet crisp. Mauser used them for example. They were not popular with hunters though, who removed them. Winchester improved theMauser, and came out with the m70, which has the best trigger of all sporting bolt action rifles. It’s reasonably crisp and very reliable, even in cold weather.
Sorting out the balance of the new stock ? Noticing more, or less muzzle flip ? 🤔 I was thinking less with the weight forward. Should make a difference on the long inclined shots... 🤷🏼♂️
Between the current tune and slight change to the position, it’s working out nicely when I do my part. More often than not I can watch the paddle on the target drop through the scope.
There is a small spring and bearing for the safety that you have to watch out for but otherwise they aren't bad to work on. You can still find the occasional reseal kit for them on ebay.
Keep up the good work. Its interesting to hear that the age profile of air rifle shooting / competitions is aging, exactly the same as its here in the UK. I shoot at my local club almost every Sunday - Iden Ferns HFT - and it attracts a great bunch of regulars, all like minded people, most between 55 to 70+ with a few younger members, but not many. My son, now 28 showed interest about 10 years ago, however he's probably the youngest member (and a very good shot BTW). Like you, I can't see the sport continuing the way its declining with no uptake from the younger generation. The Scouting association here in the UK still actively promotes air rifle shooting, but I think that it. I guess as its a practical skill based, generally open air based sport, based away from a screen, it just doesn't appeal 🥲
Thanks, it sounds like we've had very similar experiences. My eldest daughter and I have been competing for around 3 years now (won't mention her age out of self preservation). I love spending the time with her as well as all of the friends we've made. Unfortunately I've seen many other sports and interests of mine decline due to a lack of "fresh blood". I think there are several factors here in the states including a lack of awareness, a preference for powder burners, and perhaps a general decline in open air sport as you mentioned. I know in my case I wasn't even aware of this sport until I saw it on RU-vid a few years ago.
Well here is is exactly a year later Easter Sunday watching videos on HW's trying to decide between the 30,50 and 95..I believe it's gonna be a 50..thanks.
I don't think you'll be disappointed. I ended up going with another 50 and couldn't be happier. Detuned to around 650fps with a Daisy peep sight and it is a pleasure to shoot. Thanks for stopping by, let me know how your new gun is working out for you once you've got it!
Nice set up ,ive stripped and cleaned my new 97k and used a little molly on it and fitted a ss piston spring guide, i bought a new Hugo GT scope ,that had to be sent back as the side parralax was hit and miss ,just ordered a Spina 6-24x50 FFP and waiting for it to turn up ,also got a weaver rail to fit and a sling ,only shot 8 pellets through it to see what the trigger feels like and the sound of the twang, once the scope comes ivwill run it in ,but in April i will be getting a ATG VIXEN and fitting a night vision scope ,just asked my farmer where i go metal detecting and hes got a big problem with squirrels, this will keep me busy lol
Oh man, those squirrels won't know what hit them once you get that 97 sorted out! Between the night vision and typical HW97 accuracy, I bet you'll have no problem ratting from a distance as well.
I hope I didn't imply that all others are wrong, if I did that was my bad. This series was about me wrapping my head around the issues and existing methods of dealing with them in hopes of coming up with a process that is easy to repeat.
As a shooter, you're good, I guess. But, as an author of a video presentation you have a lot to learn. Or is it the matter of a human character: maybe you are so full of your precious self, so you just don't care for anybody else and keep shooting into the void, beyond and over wide blue yonder, and keep informing us of the fact that you're shooting at mysterious something...
Great functional mods. Good job. But, let me ask how did you dampen the pump arm "clack" so well? I've tried padding between the pump tube and the curved U opening at the end of the arm, closest to the receiver. This seemed to be the problem spot. I've tried adhesive backed felt, fuzzy side velcro, rubber, cork . I've even filled the cavities inside the arm with cork. This all has helped, to varying degrees, but it's not as quiet as yours.
Thanks for stopping by. Your local home improvement store should carry an assortment of "faucet washers" which are just flat rubber washers. I removed the rearmost pin that retains the plastic on the pump arm and slipped one of these washers in there before putting the pin back in to retain it. I suggest getting the assortment of washers so you can match up the size which reduces the noise without preventing the arm from fully closing. Works perfectly.
@@Guru1ofatl Ah! While researching I found a thread in a forum somewhere where someone used a cut down washer in a 13XX pistol pump arm assembly, but I couldn't see how it would apply to the 2100. THanks for clearing that up.
Hi, i will be watching these videos a few times tomorrow. I've got a spring sleeve to fit and will decrease the rifle and clean any burs .It's a new rifle, and I've only shot 2 pellets through it lol ,just want to reduce the twang .Would you know how to remove the locking nipple in the end of the cocking arm ,i want to make a magnetic catch ,i find it really loud when cocking and locking ,and i would like it to be as quiet as possible when hunting in the woods ,thanks for your videos ,very simple to follow 🤘
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Can't say I've done this myself but if you look towards the end of the cocking arm, you'll notice that the steel has a dimple in it. This is what retains the locking button and would have to be drilled out to remove it.
You can find them on ebay but the prices can be pretty ridiculous. Takes a bit of patience to get one at a reasonable price from the looks of it. If you do manage to find one, you'll probably want to get a reseal kit as the factory lube and seals don't age well.
@@Guru1ofatlThe low sun from right to left Really skews the depth something fierce... 😵 Light to dark isn't so bad but the low angle of the light is challenging. FT and HFT really are "Relevant" hunting competitions. 😉
@@marcmyers1465Lighting, target color and lane width add a lot of difficulty to a shot. Talking to some of the match directors about some of the tricks they add to their courses to trip us up has been quite the learning experience. 😁
I've always used this method but these days I project a cross laser beam onto a white wall (available from all good tool brands, mine is a Dewalt one) and this proves best for both vertical and horizontal of the cross hairs.
