Joining The .22 Cal Group

[diarmadhim]

Yes to both! haha having some seal problems, but Pyramyd has been helpful. good solid pump though. Won't let my brother near it again anytime soon though.

[DRAGON64]

Well, my .22 arrived, and after fondling it for a while, I finally got down to filling it. The Hill pump worked as well as could be expected, although I had nothing to compare it to, as this is my first PCP. I pumped and pumped, taking breaks from time to time to let the pump (and me) rest. I managed 2500 psi, and then took the rifle outside for a quick three shot induction... It was dark outside, so there was not much to see, but my property stretches 50 acres behind the house, so I had no issues with just popping off a few 'blind' rounds. I kinda like the sound of the characteristic ping sound that the Marauder makes... I could get use to it.

Anyways, I mounted the scope, and will hope to shoot the rifle somemore this evening.

Question: How much pressure do you store your rifle at? After 3-shots, I was still in the mid 2000 psi range... should I empty the rifle till it gets to the yellow portion of the gauge, like it was shipped to me?

Johnnie

[kidcurrie]

Dragon64,
Please keep us posted as to the accuracy you obtain with your new 22 as I am considering puchasing one as well. As for the storage pressure - I would hope that it's anywhere you end up after shooting or filling - up to the max safe level on the gauge.
Craig

[diarmadhim]

I just store mine with whatever is in it when I'm done shooting for the day.

[DRAGON64]

Dragon64,
Please keep us posted as to the accuracy you obtain with your new 22 as I am considering puchasing one as well. As for the storage pressure - I would hope that it's anywhere you end up after shooting or filling - up to the max safe level on the gauge.
Craig

I will sure do it. One of the guys from our state that is running for congress has been posting his re-election signs on every street corner, and I just acquired one... it is 2 sheets, 4'X8' of styrene plastic, complete with rebar and PVC mounting parts. I will set it up in the field and use it to mount my target sheets for practice.

[DRAGON64]

I spent yesterday evening shooting the rifle, to get it from the stored state of 2500 psi to 2000 psi, and I gotta say... this thing gets heavy shooting from a free standing position!!!