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Air Rifle
von41
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would someone furnish me with an address as to where i can send an air rifle to be repaired. thanks
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looking for contact information for someone who works on air rifles. i have used someone named vince before in niagra falls,ny. but lost his information.
First let me refer you to the site www.straightshooters.com
Wealth of information on air rifles, and their forum page may be helpful to you.
Next what you have asked for is a tall order for an air rifle. Falling in three different classes: spring gun, gas ram, or PCP. Both the spring gun, and gas ram air rifles in 22 caliber never manage to travel over @900 fps. If your looking for 1000 fps plus then your in the .177 realm. Next 22 caliber pellets at 850 fps have @ 20 fp of energy at the muzzle. Now your shooting past 40 yards and attempting to kill/not wound a fair size critter (wood chuck). I'm not saying it can't be done but in all practicality, I've body shot wood chucks at that range with 22 caliber rim fires and had them limp out of it. Both the spring guns and gas ram air rifles are noticeably quieter (@90 decibels) than a 22 rim fire. Gophers/Flicker tails are another story, I've routinely head/body shot flicker tails/striped gophers with a 20 caliber Beeman R-9 (20 caliber) at 40 yards, and been quite successful. If your looking at spring or gas ram guns remember that in order to achieve those high pest control velocities that your going to be pulling a break open gun with a cocking effort of 40 pounds plus. Look at the pricing on Beemans RX2's in the $600.00 range; or comparable Theoben air rifles. If you move up to the PCP (self contained compressed air) rifles, then the "Caddy" would be Daystate. Now your approaching 30 fp of energy, no cocking effort, and head shooting wood chucks at 40 yards with more likelihood of success. Good quality PCP's are expensive, not just for the rifle but for the filling accessories that are required to charge the system. PCP's are often filled by scuba tank, or the equivalent of 3000 pounds of pressure. PCP's are also louder, some even exceeding the sound of a regular 22. I've named several brands, and there are a host of others, maybe better, but often cheaper and less reliable than the Beeman products. I'm sure some out there even exceed the estimated specs I've outlined above. Do not buy a Chinese air rifle if you are expecting quality, durability, or accuracy! That all said, if I read between the lines . . . I assume you are attempting some residential pest removal within city limits? If so, may I suggest you first contact your local government before discharging an air rifle in your back yard. I'm certain that you are prohibited from doing so (hence the need for a quiet discharge?) Perhaps you could apply for a permit . . . and obtain permission. If my assumption is misplaced then I apologize in advance. If your in a rural setting, I'd suggest a regular 22, or probably better yet a Mach II (22 necked down to .177) with a ballistic tip. Just my thoughts. I'm an avid air rifle shooter, and don't want to discourage your venture, lots of valuable information on the site I referred you to above. Good luck.
http://www.pyramydair.com/cgi-bin/model.pl?model_id=772
information taken from: http://www.airgunsbbguns.com/Career_Dragon_Slayer_Air_Rifle_50_cal_p/shin-sung-career-dragon-50.htm
Dragon Slayer Single Shot .50" caliber Dragon precharged air rifle. Beautiful hardwood chequered stock. Rubber butt pad, new side-lever action, built-in air pressure gauge and quick-fill receptor port. Rifle has no open sights. A scope and mounts of your choice can be shipped with the rifle or installed at our gun shop. Number #1 choice for big game hunting enthusiasts.
New stock provides sturdy performance you can rely on! The new Dragon model is redesigned to be better balanced for more convenient operation and hassle-free handling.
It features a new, redesigned single high pressure air tank. The pressure gauge and quick fill receptor are located right beneath the barrel at the end of the tank. The loading is operated via side-lever action on the right hand side of the stock. This latest method of loading allows for easier loading compared to the original Dragon model. This beautiful and powerful .50 caliber Big Bore rifle delivers stunning hunting performance
At 50 yards there is some drop to the bullet, but you compensate by sighting in at 40 yards, then you're on from the muzzle out to perhaps 75 yards. A rifle like this has a limited range, after all. Within that range, though, it puts those bullets right where you tell it to, as long as you do your part.
The power of the rifle tested was a tight band from 185 to 192 foot-pounds, with the heaviest bullets getting the higher power, as you would expect. testing a brand-new rifle and it has been experience that after many shots the firing mechanism will wear smoother and the power will increase a bit.
Velocity of the 225-grain Pelletman bullets ranged between a high of 613 f.p.s. and a low of 581 f.p.s. for five shots on a fresh 3,000 psi fill. The average for a five-shot string was 601 f.p.s., but the average for the first three shots was a healthy 609 f.p.s. That velocity gives an energy of 185.34 foot-pounds of energy. The start screen of the chronograph was set five feet from the muzzle and the day was 72 degrees F, with a humidity of 80 percent.
The 250-grain bullet gave an average velocity of 584 f.p.s. for five shots and 589 f.p.s. for the first three. The higher number works out to an energy of 192.63 foot-pounds. The 275-grain bullet averaged 555 f.p.s. for five with the first three going 559 f.p.s. That's an energy of 190.86 foot-pounds. Given the energy and averages for the first three shots because hunters will either make the shot or not with those. Shots four and five are for finishers, if required.