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by stephen_maly
Thu Nov 21, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: SASP air pistol and sport pistol discussions
Topic: AP40 cylinders
Replies: 3
Views: 3767

Re: AP40 cylinders

There is one up for auction on Gunbroker.com at the moment. If you are seeking new items, check out www.prelutec.de. They were manufacturing new cylinders.
by stephen_maly
Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:14 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: FS: M-80? FWB AP Grips, LH Small
Replies: 1
Views: 980

Re: FS: M-80? FWB AP Grips, LH Small

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by stephen_maly
Fri Jun 21, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: TOZ 49 in USA??
Replies: 4
Views: 3399

Re: TOZ 49 in USA??

At some point in the early 1970's, and Englishman (who was a target shooter) moved to Canada and brought his TOZ-36 with him. The barrel had been shortened because somewhere in the UK, it was decided that a 6" barrel with a gas-sealed chamber (almost 2" long) was longer than UIT regulation...
by stephen_maly
Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: The new Margolin thread
Replies: 7
Views: 10919

Re: The new Margolin thread

Place an advert seeking a narrower front sight, and wider rear sight. These guns left the factory with alternate parts, so they are out there. Otherwise, as was suggested in an earlier thread: widen the rear sight (but don't do it by hand).
by stephen_maly
Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Aguila 22 LR-SE Standard Velocity Ammunition
Replies: 10
Views: 22507

Re: Aguila 22 LR-SE Standard Velocity Ammunition

As I understand it, the velocity of bullets inside a barrel is proportional to the fourth root of the barrel length, Consequently, 1200 fps from a 26" barrel corresponds quite well to about 1000 fps from a 5.5" barrel.
by stephen_maly
Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: AV 46M opinions
Replies: 7
Views: 4753

Re: AV 46M opinions

For what it's worth, there is a seller on the Canadian Airgun Forum with a Walther CP1 for sale for $600 CAN plus shipping (if he will ship to the USA). Check out https://www.airgunforum.ca/forums/topic88335.html. Just bear in mind that the CO2 cylinder is required. None-the-less, the CP1 is a prett...
by stephen_maly
Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Proper lubrication?
Replies: 19
Views: 10673

Re: Proper lubrication?

I used pellgun oil on the metal trigger mechanism (sears), and cleaned as much of the grease out of the cylinder as I could. I added nothing to it. The rubber seal on my original Izh-46 lasted for at least 14,000 shots (until I sold it). In theory, silicone oil should help maintain rubber, (it works...
by stephen_maly
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Who makes a nice pellet shaker box?
Replies: 25
Views: 9296

Re: Who makes a nice pellet shaker box?

The greatest value of a shaker box is that you can store the pellets nicely spaced out and easy to pick up. Shakling them just adds micro-dents to them. Roll them in place, and use your fingers to place those last stubborn ones. If you do this, then pretty much all shaker boxes will work. Of course,...
by stephen_maly
Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Air pistol practice ranges in Austin,TX
Replies: 6
Views: 3373

Re: Air pistol practice ranges in Austin,TX

The Covid crisis has resulted in the airgun practices being suspended for the time being. You need to be a member to attend airgun practice. The outdoor ranges are still open, but not really suitable for air pistol. The last time I looked into it, the club at UT was open to UT students (and staff) o...
by stephen_maly
Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:16 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Free: A coaching resource
Replies: 21
Views: 56760

Re: Free: A coaching resource

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by stephen_maly
Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: AP with straight back trigger rather than pinned
Replies: 30
Views: 11090

Re: AP with straight back trigger rather than pinned

The only AP I know of with an attempted straight-back-pull trigger was the FWB-80. It was hinged on two pivots, and the feel was almost perfectly straight to the rear. This systems in gone with the wind. That apparent "improvement" did not work sufficiently well to keep it in use on subseq...
by stephen_maly
Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Store with cylinder on or off?
Replies: 9
Views: 1862

Re: Store with cylinder on or off?

I encountered what seemed to be a very strange situation. I left the cylinder attached fully to my old Steyr LP10. I only removed the cylinder to recharge it. While the air cylinder is in place, the release(?) / firing valve (which allows air to proceed to push the pellet out) is forced shut. After ...
by stephen_maly
Mon Oct 04, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Best powder thrower for .32
Replies: 12
Views: 4683

Re: Best powder thrower for .32

I used an RCBS Little Dandy powder measure. There is no rotor made specifically for such a charge at the factory, so I obtained a blank rotor, and a friend with a milling machine drill a hole of appropriate width and depth. I think this was the least expensive procedure. I was only shooting .32 S&am...
by stephen_maly
Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Where were the jury folks?
Replies: 27
Views: 6062

Re: Where were the jury folks?

As a matter of fact, that distance could easily be less than 1.00 m. 1 m is just under 39.4".
by stephen_maly
Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Where were the jury folks?
Replies: 27
Views: 6062

Re: Where were the jury folks?

These shooters didn't show up out of thin air. They had to qualify at world cup levels, where they would have been subject to very close scrutiny. What ever you see in the photos, is either permitted, or would be dealt with. If the apparent faults are not dealt with, there is a good reason for it. T...
by stephen_maly
Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Scatt Basic thoughts
Replies: 2
Views: 1190

Re: Scatt Basic thoughts

You can live fire using a SCATT also, just take care not to hit the frame. There is also a frame for use at 50 m, but it sounds like you want to use the SCATT to practice dry-fire with. The SCATT gives you feedback about your aim, stability, let-off, etc., which live fire alone cannot. You can recor...
by stephen_maly
Wed May 05, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Looking for MU55-1m pieces
Replies: 9
Views: 2436

Re: Looking for MU55-1m pieces

When the MTs 55-1's were originally sold, they each came with two spare hammers (part 46), but no bar and spring (49 and 50) as it was expected that those parts could be retrieved from the mechanism, and were not prone to breakage. Some years back I sent a spare hammer to a fellow in Belgium. He may...
by stephen_maly
Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:18 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Eyesight, sights and iris
Replies: 34
Views: 9409

Re: Eyesight, sights and iris

Probably the biggest problem to overcome is keeping the alignment of the front and rear sights. This requires just the right amount of gripping (not too tight or too loose). Too tight usually results in pivoting at the wrist and resulting in widely scattered shots. Just patiently practice dry firing...
by stephen_maly
Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:19 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Target Pellet Quality
Replies: 13
Views: 3775

Re: Target Pellet Quality

I think a quick way to get a grip on which pellets have the potential for good precision is simply to get a decent chronograph, set the barrel at the same point each time you fire, and measure the pellet velocity. The tightest group will not occur without the most uniform velocity; especially at lon...
by stephen_maly
Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:27 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: World Cup without tools?
Replies: 16
Views: 5645

Re: World Cup without tools?

There are at least two possibilities here. Each gun (usually) comes with the tools needed for minor servicing. Those should have been with the athlete, and available if needed during the match. The coach should have had a spare set also. However, there are some shooters and coaches who are without t...