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by mus
Tue Dec 24, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Kid will need glasses
Replies: 3
Views: 403

Re: Kid will need glasses

Being able to see (at least) the front sight razor sharp is a must in serious target shooting involving iron sights.

I totally second the previous poster's suggestions although I've only been in specs/contacts since I was 10 (now 44 years ago).
by mus
Tue Dec 10, 2024 4:46 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: 50 m target transporter: how fast?
Replies: 2
Views: 861

Re: 50 m target transporter: how fast?

It depends. Some systems are certainly faster than others :) Next time I'm in Varsseveld, Hoogeveen or Hardenberg I'll time the duration but for the 50 meter smallbore optics competition, where one has 45 minutes for 30 match shots + sighters, transport is always more than adequately fast for me. Ti...
by mus
Thu Aug 15, 2024 3:13 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Little Training exercise
Replies: 10
Views: 4026

Re: Little Training exercise

After a couple of years of air pistol shooting I still consider myself a beginner - as my scores dramatically prove - so take my post with a bit of salt: To the list above I'd like to add one more thing: 2b) "Twitch control" (for lack of a better term) What I mean is that as a subprocess o...
by mus
Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Back after a long time with more sad news
Replies: 7
Views: 3389

Re: Back after a long time with more sad news

GWhite's advice (as usual) to me looks spot on. I'm close to 54 with several health issues myself and only started "serious" pistol shooting some 4 or 5 years ago, air pistol only last year. So I recognize your suffering... ;) Pistol shooting: it's simple, but it sure ain't easy... On the ...
by mus
Tue Jun 04, 2024 6:32 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: How far back should the trigger be
Replies: 11
Views: 3509

Re: How far back should the trigger be

This is exactly what I noticed: the position at the 'wall' should be as shown. Moving my Steyr trigger forward 1 mm recently for me seems to have improved the feel and - to some extent - scores.
by mus
Wed May 15, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Adjusting rear sight as novice
Replies: 13
Views: 3872

Re: Adjusting rear sight as novice

The digital counterpart to Rover's method is an app like TargetScan which automatically calculates the size and location of the total group centre once you enter (=take pics of) a series of targets.
by mus
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:21 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Optimal speed for CO2
Replies: 3
Views: 2240

Re: Optimal speed for CO2

The manual for my Feinwerkbau Modell 2 states that ~150 m/s is the optimum speed with 'normal weight' pellets too. This has been confirmed via email contact with the manufacturer last year, with the additional statement that they consider the 8.2 grain pellets more stable than lighter diabolos. I've...
by mus
Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:49 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: .22 LR Cartridge Lifter Blocks
Replies: 4
Views: 2374

Re: .22 LR Cartridge Lifter Blocks

Thank you very much for those! I found one for Federal Champion ammo but that doesn't quite fit for the European (RWS etc) brands.
by mus
Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:59 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: What's in your Range Bag ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1806

Re: What's in your Range Bag ?

Transparent blinder for left eye, paper targets, small tool set (knife, flashlight, hex keys etc), Uplula.
I have a large older laptop bag for a range bag.
by mus
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:16 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Shaking limbs loose before shooting?
Replies: 9
Views: 3646

Shaking limbs loose before shooting?

Recently I came across a, well, interesting video on Youtube in which Olena Kostevych features in the introduction to an "Olympic Battle" against a TV presenter, apparently a novice (?) shooter: https://youtu.be/qTbqvFyq4Fc?si=_VnbL5Jv4BNsNmoC Only want to comment on one aspect of it: at @...
by mus
Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:33 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Cheap pellets problem K12
Replies: 15
Views: 2952

Re: Cheap pellets problem K12

Gecos are my club's preferred pellets too, thousands get shot every month by many pistol shooters. Zero issues.

Sounds to me the person you loaned your pistol to had a faulty tin, so to say.
by mus
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Draft Notes on Working with O-rings for Air Guns
Replies: 19
Views: 124594

Re: Draft Notes on Working with O-rings for Air Guns

Great resource! As a removal tool, I usually use a bamboo (bbq) skewer, sharpened/pointed to the required thinness. They tend to be stronger than toothpicks, IMO. I've had some success in hard to reach areas (-> very narrow groove the o-ring sat in) by tapering a skewer over a longer length that wou...
by mus
Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:13 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Air Pistol selection
Replies: 20
Views: 47758

Re: Air Pistol selection

With a (nearly) full charge of CO2 my ancient Feinwerkbau Modell 2 weighs >1200 grams. Almost empty it will still be >1100 grams. Note, it still shoots amazingly well but I do find it to be very heavy, and its balance and unadjustable grip angle is almost right (for me) - but not quite. The trigger ...
by mus
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:02 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: ISSF Secretary General chased away with immediate effect
Replies: 8
Views: 14293

Re: ISSF Secretary General chased away with immediate effect

Hmm, quite shocking. I wonder if anything changes with regards to the sport though (ie changes in match formats and/or Olympic disciplines).
by mus
Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: BANJO MUSIC ?!?!?
Replies: 15
Views: 53028

Re: BANJO MUSIC ?!?!?

It could have been worse I guess.
Like a rare recording of Assembled Bagpipes Of The Highlands.
Careful what you wish for!
by mus
Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:07 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Over filling cylinder
Replies: 31
Views: 84172

Re: Over filling cylinder

Somebody does: https://www.huma-air.com/Externally-Adjustable-Inline-PCP-Regulator-With-Integrated-Fillset This is externally adjustable but since it has a bleed screw one could, once adjusted to 200 bar, either leave it on the scuba tank after closing its valve and bleeding to be able to take the f...
by mus
Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Monthly AP League November 2023
Replies: 18
Views: 71508

Re: Monthly AP League November 2023

My results for November (today):
496 (85-78-79-86-88-80)
Feinwerkbau Modell 2 (CO2)
10m ISSF rules
sub 6 hold
H&N Match Heavy 4,50 mm
M 53
by mus
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:02 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: LP50 Trigger Stuck
Replies: 3
Views: 14499

Re: LP50 Trigger Stuck

Then probably an email to Steyr will help? Maybe they can point out the part on the exploded view (https://steyr-sport.com/de/downloads-lu ... mpact/file) that could be in the way?

https://steyr-sport.com/en/contact

Good luck!
by mus
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:50 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: LP50 Trigger Stuck
Replies: 3
Views: 14499

Re: LP50 Trigger Stuck

No experience with this particular model but generally one needs to make sure the trigger isn't cocked, and that the bolt/slide is located in a certain position (ie partially open) so as not to cause interference.
by mus
Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:46 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: HN Match Green .177 leadfree pellets
Replies: 4
Views: 15090

Re: HN Match Green .177 leadfree pellets

Everybody can make their own decisions but I've never seen a test anywhere in which lead free pellets performed equally well as lead based ones. So I'll stick to the latter for as long as possible/allowed. Just use them in a well ventilated area (shooting range) and wash your hands after handling th...