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by bam86
Wed May 10, 2017 11:03 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB 65/80 Case
Replies: 18
Views: 4973

Re: FWB 65/80 Case

I would second the Harbor Freight case. Works great. I got and then went to mycasebuilder.com and designed the foam for my FWB Mod 2. made place for pellet box, extra tube and other accessories. Worked awesomely. I pitched that tool holder in the top and just made to bottom foam thicker to fill the ...
by bam86
Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: SSP vs. CO2
Replies: 10
Views: 2557

Re: SSP vs. CO2

I tend to agree with the OP. I started much the same way. Daisy 747, way TOO heavy. Then got the IZH. Great pistol loved shooting it. But noticed it tended to be a bit front heavy after shooting while. Got the opportunity for a FWB Model 2. Wow, what a difference. So much more fun to shoot. There re...
by bam86
Mon Nov 21, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: 'Pain in the neck'
Replies: 18
Views: 3600

Re: 'Pain in the neck'

You may just want to check your position. Or have someone knowledgeable help you get into position to verify everything is good. I am much younger, but when I was shooting Highpower (around 40), some matches I had neck pain and others I didn't. Also, my sitting scores were higher than prone. I went ...
by bam86
Mon Oct 17, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Pumping technique for an Advanti 853 while prone w/ sling?
Replies: 15
Views: 4142

Re: Pumping technique for an Advanti 853 while prone w/ slin

As far as the movement, I too experienced this and found it very disconcerting. Looking into it a little, I believe the movement is caused by the relaxing of the piston and cylinder when the pressure is released. There is a natural flexing of the thin cylinder wall when put under pressure (stress). ...
by bam86
Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: long eye relief scope
Replies: 6
Views: 1211

Re: long eye relief scope

You may want to try to discuss with some of the IHMSA guys. They shoot creedmoor most of the time. Some of the shooters at the local club use scopes. I never really talked to them to find out what kind they use. I am sure you are not the only one out there.

Enjoy.
by bam86
Wed Dec 17, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Ssp or pcp
Replies: 13
Views: 2141

Re: Ssp or pcp

I have to agree with Rover. Don't discount the idea of going to CO2. I used to shoot an IZH and found it top/front heavy. Fortunately someone contacted me about wanting to get rid of an air pistol. It was a FWB Mod 2. Wow, what a deal. They even included the CO2 tank. I haven't regretted the decisio...
by bam86
Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: "Decent" air pistol (Daisy 747) for small shooter?
Replies: 3
Views: 3587

Re: "Decent" air pistol (Daisy 747) for small shooter?

There is currently a Tau 7 on the Buy, Sell, Trade board. I think it is priced at $300. Probably a good deal. In addition to the 12gram cylinders, you can also bulk fill it for a few more shots, and it is a little cheaper to shoot that way. Good pistol, but not sure about finding Left Hand grips. En...
by bam86
Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Feinwerkbau C10
Replies: 18
Views: 4441

Re: Feinwerkbau C10

RMCA Wrote: I've just remember this from my club's old guns. Don't over tighten the trigger blade screw (the one underneath) or it will split the plastic trigger ring it presses upon. Hope this helps : Great! Thanks for the help. I wish I would have read this back in March. Tried to tighten mine on ...
by bam86
Thu May 29, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Air Pistol Pellets weights educate the uninformed
Replies: 5
Views: 1580

For what its worth... I have tried some different pellets in Daisy 747 and Izzy. The 747 really liked the Daisy Precision Max 7.7 gr pellets they used to sell. Can't find them anymore. Tried some crossman Competition 7.4 gr, Beeman Model 1220 8.0 gr., RWS Basic 7.0 gr, Hobby 7.0 gr, Meisterkugeln 7....
by bam86
Tue May 20, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Site Speed
Replies: 10
Views: 2175

Yep it's Slow in Indiana as well.

It was a little slow yesterday, but really slow today.
by bam86
Mon May 12, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Air pistol competation. Are air pistols still used?
Replies: 8
Views: 5395

BountyBuddy, If you are looking at the Daisy 717, I would really suggest going up a notch to the 747. The barrel is better, and from what I remember, the trigger is better. Otherwise they are pretty much the same. If you are looking at air pistol competition though, you would be better going with th...
by bam86
Sat May 10, 2014 10:02 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Hi everyone. New member from Michigan...
Replies: 5
Views: 1499

Sounds like your frame is such that the 853 will fit you. I am 6'4", and the three spacers just weren't quite enough for me to shoot it comforatably. I had/wanted to make my own spacer out of wood. It is a bit longer than the three spacers that come with the gun. However, my arms are very long....
by bam86
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: FWB Mod 2 Left Handed grips
Replies: 0
Views: 633

FWB Mod 2 Left Handed grips

Anyone know where I could find Left hand grips for a FWB Model 2? I have an opportunity to purchase one, but it has right hand grips. Don't want to spend the money only to find I can't get grips for it. Does anyone know if the grips for an IZH46 could be easily modified to fit the FWB? I am not want...
by bam86
Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Baikal 46M
Replies: 16
Views: 4132

Are the two rings in the breech block really O-rings. I seem to remember the ones in mine were not O-rings, but more of a ring with a square or trapezoidal cross section. Of course that was after I dug around on the floor to find them back behind the washing machine. Lesson 1 Be sure the breech is c...
by bam86
Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Baikal 46M
Replies: 16
Views: 4132

Are the two rings in the breech block really O-rings. I seem to remember the ones in mine were not O-rings, but more of a ring with a square or trapezoidal cross section. Of course that was after I dug around on the floor to find them back behind the washing machine. Lesson 1 Be sure the breech is c...
by bam86
Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Izh 46 stocks
Replies: 6
Views: 1592

There was a guy on here that was selling some stocks with a different rake angle. They were pretty decent and could be easily sanded to change the shape. I can't seem to remember his name, but I think he was from Cincinnati. He may still be making these. Search for IZH 46 stocks on this forum, it sh...
by bam86
Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Need Help...Youth 10 Meter Pistol
Replies: 24
Views: 11768

Wanted to chime in about the Daisy 747. Excellent cheap pistol although price has gone up a lot in last few years. Accuracy is good and sights are clear an repeatable. For smaller frames it may not best if shooting one handed. It tends to be quite muzzle heavy. It is SSP, so there is some effort in ...
by bam86
Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Inexpensive sight improvement on cheap air rifle ???
Replies: 14
Views: 3496

Daisy 953! It is light weight. The stock is pretty short, and you can buy it with aperature sights, for a little extra. It also has a groove for scope mounting if you would rather go that route. It is fairly accurate and she can continue to grow into it. I have been teaching a young boy about 10, bu...
by bam86
Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: 2014 Air gun matches at Riley, Indiana
Replies: 0
Views: 521

2014 Air gun matches at Riley, Indiana

The Riley Conservation Club will be holding air gun matches again in 2014.

There are 10 relays each night consisting of 10 shots in 10 minutes.

Shooting every Monday evening 6:30 to 8:30 during January and February. Light food is available.

For more information e-mail: bam86@frontier.com
by bam86
Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: pellet trap steel plate angle
Replies: 14
Views: 3955

If you want a flat pellet, try a 12 pound sledge hammer. Should flatten out quite symetrically, and really flat. Seems like when my pellets het the duct seal they flatten out pretty symetric. No steel plate. Just the duct seal. At our club our pellet traps are just a box with a sheet metal in back. ...