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by crossshot
Sun Feb 05, 2006 4:39 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Diana 820
Replies: 4
Views: 1474

I can take a few pics of my 820 and email them over if that is of any help. The only info I have with the rifle is a sheet showing the trigger detail and adjustment.
by crossshot
Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:14 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Air Rifle Field Target
Replies: 11
Views: 3087

Target sports magazine (available from W H Smith) now runs a monthly FT article by tim finley which seems to be covering all aspects of FT shooting.
by crossshot
Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:53 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Eley Ammunition
Replies: 18
Views: 6354

Looking at the latest Eley brochure, there is a nice pic on the back cover of a bin/bucket/tray of bullets, plenty of opportunity to get dinked,etc. As it says they are tenex it's no surprise they need 100% inspection.
by crossshot
Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:27 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Eley Ammunition
Replies: 18
Views: 6354

Yes, I was also told the base was of more importance, however from a confidence point of view it would be nice if the top edge of the bullet was in good condition, we are talking of tenex after all. Eley are very proud of their quality control, however the simple fact is, the bullets have dinks and ...
by crossshot
Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:23 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Eley Ammunition
Replies: 18
Views: 6354

[ I think some lots of EPS are hurt accuracy wise by the ding marks on the flat point's edges. Some of 'em are pretty big. These dents or dings from the Eley production lines can't help but change their aerodynamic properties a bit. And a bit is all that's needed to make 'em strike a bit further fro...