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by joker
Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:29 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Recycling used pellets?
Replies: 18
Views: 4240

Richard H wrote:If you do melt it down do it outdoors and wear an N95 respirator at a minimum.
Very good advice - inhaling the fumes is very dangerous - also do far away from where children play or are around.
by joker
Fri Aug 20, 2010 7:04 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Customs Duty
Replies: 8
Views: 2050

Not an answer to OPs question but this may be of interest to UK folks importing from USA to UK - I had a Crossman air pistol sent over to UK and it was held at UK Customs for 6 weeks for no apparent reason, then released with total charges of around 20%. Carriers were USPS and Royal Mail ParcelForce.
by joker
Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:14 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: TAU-7: Thank you for the help.
Replies: 5
Views: 1402

I have a lot of experience with the Tau7 - describe the problems and I will try to help. I also have the manual in JPG images = PM an email address and I will send to you.
by joker
Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Air Piistols
Replies: 36
Views: 10822

Re: Modern Times

Modern times need modern and new ways of being in contact with customers. No, no company "needs" to publish in a forum. But some companies are interested in what their customers think of their products and therefore go and have a look. And sometimes even post some news and/or information....
by joker
Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:16 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Air Piistols
Replies: 36
Views: 10822

Steyr team - we are waiting for your response to the feedback to your original post that you were seeking. Anybody can post as Guest under the name "STEYR Sportwaffen GmbH" ! Who believes that the original post really comes from STEYR Sportwaffen GmbH ? Steyr are too professional to need ...
by joker
Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:16 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: LP-10 seals
Replies: 6
Views: 1786

Do not get any silicone on the threads where the air cylinder screws on - otherwise you will get galling of the threads and have great difficulty removing cylinder eventually.
by joker
Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:13 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Batteries are for Kids Toys
Replies: 36
Views: 10725

Re: a plot

Good question! I dunno why it happened; all of the electronic trigger failure stories have an "unusual" air of mystery regarding the failure. . . . . . . . . I have a simple mind that likes to keep things as simple as possible. Or it's sour grapes because I didn't want to pay for an LP10e...
by joker
Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: WHICH GUN TO USE???
Replies: 15
Views: 3823

It is also a matter of shooting style. My coach still shoots his LP1 and has no intention of changing it, he says he prefers the feel to the LP10. For me, the LP10 feels alot easier to shoot well than the LP1. Could it be that the LP1 (and LP2) without recoil absorber makes one a more proficient ma...
by joker
Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:21 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: WHICH GUN TO USE???
Replies: 15
Views: 3823

In fact, the LP10 is such a marvel that you can lay it down on the shooting bench and it will shoot 10.9s all on its own ;-O
by joker
Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: RWS Hobby
Replies: 4
Views: 1947

The amount of lead detritus is an important point to consider. Whilst it is easy to wash hands, a lot of the muck can be carried into the gun when loading and gets blown down range where it contaminates the floor over a long period and is difficult to eliminate. It gets walked onto footwear and dist...
by joker
Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: What is lowest LP10 velocity still punch one hole grouping?
Replies: 15
Views: 4210

I would advise against reducing the muzzle velocity of your LP10 beneath the normal 520 fps. Use foam ear plugs AND ear muffs to protect your hearing. Steyr have optimised the gun design at this velocity with respect to the performance of the pressure regulator, number of shots per fill and target '...
by joker
Tue Jun 29, 2010 3:04 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Gun owners win in the Supreme Court, again! 5-4 decision
Replies: 83
Views: 19122

Breach of Forum Rules

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/mobile/world/us_and_canada/10438332.stm "The US's highest court ruled by 5-4 that a ban on handgun ownership in Chicago was unconstitutional. J ustices said the US Constitution protected the right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defence.the purpose of self...
by joker
Sat Jun 26, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Mental Training Tips Desperately Needed!
Replies: 65
Views: 41652

Rover wrote:This thread is almost four years old.

DAMN!!! I thought I was a bullshitter!!!
Correction - you are ;0)
by joker
Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:17 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Is there something wrong with my AP ??
Replies: 18
Views: 4637

the targets are from National Target Co...i have no chronograph...my lp10e is brand new right out of the box...i practice by myself as there is no one in my town that does AP... scott las vegas, nv Kruger targets are probably the very best available - your LP10 will be perfect if straight out of th...
by joker
Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:09 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: straight trigger shoe vs. curve trigger shoe
Replies: 8
Views: 5259

Both the responses here are very interesting and well put - I have often pondered this point - the straight triggers are too expensive for me to experiment with.
by joker
Sat Jun 05, 2010 2:54 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Apology
Replies: 1
Views: 1374

Apology

I engaged in a thread , now removed, in which my upset overflowed into some personal remarks which I wish to apologise for. Especially to TomAmlie who bore the brunt of this. The topic and the events here in the UK which it dealt with have been so disturbing. Please accept my sincere apologies for a...
by joker
Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:46 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Adjusting the power of a Steyr Lp 10
Replies: 6
Views: 2465

What they don't explain correctly in the owners manual is that the yellow section is included in the cylinder capacity. Its simply coloured yellow as an indicator, similar to traffic lights. I filled a cylinder, and started firing until I had reached the lower limits of the yellow. Sure enough, aro...
by joker
Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: shooting with both eyes open
Replies: 43
Views: 11747

Watch repairing once was a hobby with me, so I have no problem disregarding my left eye image. Recently I invested in a set of Varga frames with a prescription lens/iris and left occluder rather than using my normal intermediate glasses with a temporary occluder on the left eye. I have noticed a str...
by joker
Mon May 31, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Crosman Silicone Chamber Oil
Replies: 15
Views: 10011

From a purely mechanical perspective, silicone oil should never be used to lubricate metal to metal surfaces. It causes galling which is the transfer of the softer metal to the harder of the surfaces - it is very destructive. More damage is done by silicone lubrication than by no lubrication. Crossm...
by joker
Sun May 30, 2010 9:41 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Spot check score after each shot habit
Replies: 23
Views: 5244

Re: Spot check score

i was taught the scope was to help you adjust your sights try adjusting your sights after each shot i click each way up/down left/right towards the center (unless it needs more) will shift your group in the right direction All this technique will achieve, is to wear out the threads of the sight adj...