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Things I liked:Brianag618: Very clean lines, easy to mount (Crosman 2300 S & T Models) Adjustments in the Red & Green DOT Lighting nice and not over powering like in some other scopes. Easy to sight in and very accurate at 25 foot slow fire range, also @ 50 foot range. On this pistol, still need to try it on one of my springers to see how it
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618: Very clean lines, easy to mount (Crosman 2300 S & T Models) Adjustments in the Red & Green DOT Lighting nice and not over powering like in some other scopes. Easy to sight in and very accurate at 25 foot slow fire range, also @ 50 foot range. On this pistol, still need to try it on one of my springers to see how it will stand up. I just placed an order for a 2nd one for the Browning MAG 800. Things I would have changed:A little tight loading pellets using it on the Crosman 2300 T&S Models, a change in the windage knob (Make it smaller so that fingers and pellets will fit) I would also suggest adding a CENTER Ring or cross Hairs so you know when you are center, then the RED/ GREEN Dot would be perfect. What others should know:A great addition if you are not a fan of open BLADE SIGHTS, and rather use a scope. After getting her sighted in, I am hitting 10 for 10 dead ctr at both the 25 slow fire range using the NRA 25 foot slow fire targets even at 50 feet. Just have to make sure your RED/ GREEN DOT are dead ctr of the scope glass, there is NO OTHER Refrence point that you are center. If you fit the target ring into the scope glass circle you have it made. I would strongly recomend to anyone as I stated who likes the use of scopes over open blade sights. This is my first DOT Sight and I can tell you it will not be the last.
Things I liked:Brianag618; Very interesting design and idea. Fits well and very easy to install. Does exactly what it was designed to do. Things I would have changed:To the product it self nothing, needs to be included when you buy an RWS Rifle. What others should know:Before you switch out your existing scope and use
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618; Very interesting design and idea. Fits well and very easy to install. Does exactly what it was designed to do. Things I would have changed:To the product it self nothing, needs to be included when you buy an RWS Rifle. What others should know:Before you switch out your existing scope and use this device, I strongly advice, if you have a Laser Scope to make sure it is sighted in correctly, it will make adjusting and sighting in your scope using this device very easy, if not get one and save your self a lot of time sighting in your scope.
Also sugggest that you buy a New Set of Leapers Scope Mounts, Leapers # LPS-RG18W-25L. These are Low Profile mounts and come with a Knub on the bottom of the mount that LOCKS into the Weaver Rail Slots of the New Scope Mount, also preventing the Scope from Shifting.
Do not be surprised if after mounting your scope on this New Mount, that you will have to Lower your adjusting knob to its lowest point, to start resighting in your scope. If you take your time and set this New Mount up correctly you will be very happy with the results, it will also help shooting at longer ranges, because it changes your elavation settings, but may give you a problem if trying to shoot at less then 20 yrds, do to your scope being bottomed out, to make up for shooting at the longer ranges. Does help with groups once you get use to using it. Who ever helped design this mount, did a great job.
Things I liked:Brianag618: works great, and yes you will be surprised at the ease it removes rust from any and all of your weapons. Things I would have changed:A larger size can would be very helpfull. What others should know:
Things I liked:Brianag618; This another add on feature for my new RWS 34 Break Barrel Rifle, that was recommended by the staff at Pyramyd Air. Seeing that I added a scope to my set up I wanted to change the looks of my rifle and this did the trick, gives the RWS 34 a whole different look.
Things I would have changed:Nothing What
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618; This another add on feature for my new RWS 34 Break Barrel Rifle, that was recommended by the staff at Pyramyd Air. Seeing that I added a scope to my set up I wanted to change the looks of my rifle and this did the trick, gives the RWS 34 a whole different look.
Things I would have changed:Nothing What others should know:It took a little bit of time to figure out how to get the front site off in one piece w/o any damage to it. A co-worker of mine, told me to get an old leather belt, put it around the barrel for protection, and then use a set of vise grips (set loose) and tap it gently after taking the screw out, and the old site slid right off, ready to re-install at a later time. Putting the Muzzlebrake on was a piece of cake, used the small adaptor sleeve and everything slid right into place. Do not try to force the front sight or it will break, be gentle.
Things I liked:Brianag618;, great device if you want to mount a Laser Sight or Light on a rifle. I use it myself for a Milatary Grade Laser Sight and it holds every thing in place. Things I would have changed:Nothing with this item, just wish they stocked the 5 Rail version. What others should know:Great for mounting devices
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618;, great device if you want to mount a Laser Sight or Light on a rifle. I use it myself for a Milatary Grade Laser Sight and it holds every thing in place. Things I would have changed:Nothing with this item, just wish they stocked the 5 Rail version. What others should know:Great for mounting devices under the barrel out of the way of you standard sights, very easy to mount, comes with a ton of diffrent size screews for diffrent size barrels.
Things I liked:Brianag618; A must have item when mounting a scope, solves any and all problems that people have with scope creep, stops it all. Spend the extra few dollars to save your self a lot of head aches. Things I would have changed:Not a Thing What others should know:A must have for scope shooters.
Things I liked:Brianag618; A must have item when sighting in a new rifle or hand gun, with standard sights, and most of all when sighting in a scope. Large enough to see where all your shots are hitting, which makes sighting in a new scope easy, P/U several so you have on hand. Things I would have changed:Nothing What others
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618; A must have item when sighting in a new rifle or hand gun, with standard sights, and most of all when sighting in a scope. Large enough to see where all your shots are hitting, which makes sighting in a new scope easy, P/U several so you have on hand. Things I would have changed:Nothing What others should know:If you buy a new or used rifle or hand gun, and you want to sight in correctly this is a must have item.
Things I liked:Brianag618; Great scope, mounted on brand new3 Diana RWS 34 Rifle, along with a Gamo Scope Stop. No scope creap, holds adjustments, plenty of room to sight in and make adjustments for a crystal clear view of your target. Things I would have changed:Diffrent type of lens covers, I take them off when shooting, front cover
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618; Great scope, mounted on brand new3 Diana RWS 34 Rifle, along with a Gamo Scope Stop. No scope creap, holds adjustments, plenty of room to sight in and make adjustments for a crystal clear view of your target. Things I would have changed:Diffrent type of lens covers, I take them off when shooting, front cover has problem clearing rear sight when Sun Shade is mounted. What others should know:Take your time making adjustments, get to know the scope, and you will be very happy with this one.
Things I liked:Brianag618: These mounts are not listed by Crosman to fit the 2300S (T) Target Pistols, YET, but they should be. They fit the Barrel just right and nice and tight with no slippage. Great if you want to add and under Barrel Laser, or need to extend the existing mount to add a Pistol Scope. I am using them to mount a Laser under
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618: These mounts are not listed by Crosman to fit the 2300S (T) Target Pistols, YET, but they should be. They fit the Barrel just right and nice and tight with no slippage. Great if you want to add and under Barrel Laser, or need to extend the existing mount to add a Pistol Scope. I am using them to mount a Laser under my Model 2300S for Low light and Night Target Shooting. Things I would have changed:The Allen screews break very easy, replace with set from your local hardware store, with a better grade then thouse included. What others should know:Throw the factory mounting screews away, and go to your local hardware store for a new set. Made in China, and they will snap when you tighten the screews with the allen wrench. Works great with the right sae grade screews, for any mounting, the screews are the week point. Change them and you will be very, very happy.
Things I liked:BrianAG618: Great Laser Sight for the price. Comes complete with several mounting options in the kit. Using the Laser with Crosmans Model 2300S for Low Light and Night time Target Shooting, using what is called Point Shooting from the Hip, and Shoulder with out using the standard sights, to aim the Pistol. Makes for a diffrent
... Read MoreThings I liked:BrianAG618: Great Laser Sight for the price. Comes complete with several mounting options in the kit. Using the Laser with Crosmans Model 2300S for Low Light and Night time Target Shooting, using what is called Point Shooting from the Hip, and Shoulder with out using the standard sights, to aim the Pistol. Makes for a diffrent style of shooting. Things I would have changed:A slightly shorter cable for Target Pistols. Cable is designed more for a rifle. What others should know:Comes with a Triger Guard Mount, and a Mount that you can use to Mount this Laser to the 2300S (T) Co2 Chamber, also comes with 2 mounting rings, one of which will let you mount the Laser on top of the pistol but it then blocks the standered sights. I found mounting the Laser to the Co2 Chamber easier to use then the Triger Mount, and both keep the Laser under the Pistol so you can still use the Standered Sights. If you want to reduce the UP & Down adjustment, I sugest using the Crosman Air Gun "459MT" Mount. This will allow you to mount this sight right to and under the Barrel close to the front sight, still giving you room to Load your Co2 cylender, and cuts down on your Up & Down Adjustment, putting the Beam almost in direct Line with the Barrel. I found no problems with the balance or feel of the 2300, mounting the Laser under the Barrel. Crosman list the "459MT' Mount for use with Models 2240 thru 2289, and I fount them to also fit the 2300 Barrel. If mounting to any Target Gun, try to mount it either under the Barrel or Stock, so you will not louse the use of your Sights or Scope.
Things I liked:Brianag618; The Williams Micro Adjustment Sight is perfect! It lets you walk in each and every shot, with each click of the Adjustment Knobs. Works great on the Crosman Model 2300S, with plenty of room for the loading Bolt to slide by. All you need is a bench rest to sight it in and your good to go. Things I would have
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618; The Williams Micro Adjustment Sight is perfect! It lets you walk in each and every shot, with each click of the Adjustment Knobs. Works great on the Crosman Model 2300S, with plenty of room for the loading Bolt to slide by. All you need is a bench rest to sight it in and your good to go. Things I would have changed:Would change nothing with the sight. Need to use the longer bolt handle found on the Crosman Model 2300S for the bolt handle to clear if using it with the model "T" Pistol. What others should know:Problem using the sight on and with the Crosman Model 2300T. The loading Bolt HANDLE is to SHORT to clear the sight on the right side. You will need to mount the sight a little futher back on the pistol then normal. When doing this USE CAUTION when screwing down the small bolts that hold the sight in place, you could very easly bend the front part of the clamp if you do not line it up and the clamp screws into the old mounting sight hole, causing it to bend and may be break. Need to get the longer "S" model handle for the bolt to clear the sight properly. Even with this minor problem it is still a great sight to use, once you get it mounted, can not go wrong.
Things I liked:Exalent sight for the serious shooter. The Micro clicks let you walk each and every shoot (left to right and up and down) into the bulls eye using a bench rest or sand bags, till you get your sights perfect. Very easy to mount using to set screews on the side and then locking it in with the top screew. After you have it sighted
... Read MoreThings I liked:Exalent sight for the serious shooter. The Micro clicks let you walk each and every shoot (left to right and up and down) into the bulls eye using a bench rest or sand bags, till you get your sights perfect. Very easy to mount using to set screews on the side and then locking it in with the top screew. After you have it sighted in, there are set screews to lock the sight in place. Very pleased with mine. Using mine on the Crosman model 2300S and T, great groups after sighted in. Things I would have changed:nothing What others should know:There is a slidding bracket on the bottom that fits into the mounting slotts. Only slightly lousen the top slide screew just enough to let the set screews (2) on the side to set the mount into the guns notch, do not force the set screews, then tighten the top screew and your done. CAUTION: do not force the side set screews or the allen wrench will strip out
Diana RWS LP8 review entered on 2009-11-01 23:46:35
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Things I liked:Brianag618: This has turned into my main target shooting pistol, I have 2 others, both the Crosman 2300S and the 2300T models. The RWS LP8 is a heavey pistol that is well ballanced, and extreamly accurate. I have now fired approx 1,000 diffrent types of pellets thru her, from PBA's to the RWS Supper Mag's. I have yet to find a
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618: This has turned into my main target shooting pistol, I have 2 others, both the Crosman 2300S and the 2300T models. The RWS LP8 is a heavey pistol that is well ballanced, and extreamly accurate. I have now fired approx 1,000 diffrent types of pellets thru her, from PBA's to the RWS Supper Mag's. I have yet to find a pellet that it does not like to fire (my personel opinenon). I would advise anyone that wants to do some serious target shooting to check this pistol out.
Please note, I shoot precission style shooting only, one shot at a time for exact placement of my shoots, both with a riffle and target pistols, nothing fancy just pure accuracy is what I strive for. The RWS LP8 will go a long way for you to be able to do the same type of shooting.
Things I would have changed:The only item I have found that would make this a first class target pistol 2nd to none would be a nice set of wooden or (Police style) grips, even Pac - Myer rubber grips. The plastic gripes are a little bit tough on the hands. Other then this, this is still a fantastic shooting target pistol. What others should know:The hardest thing you are going to try to find for the RWS LP8 is a GUN CASE large enough to hold and protect this pistol, either in a hard back case or a soft pack case. Mine is also equiped with the Leapers UTG< CQB< QUICK AIM DOT, Model SCP-RD25RGW. I would suggest strongly to invest in an 11mm to Weavers Mount for this scope or any scope if so used. The 11mm built in rail mount is a very nice addition to this pistol, but it is cut into the the top of the gun and to me is a bit on the thin side. Adding the Weavears Mount would both give it a much better look, and more material to hold your scope mounts, w/o doing any damage to the 11mm rail, and at the same time easy to remove to be able to use the built in sights. Note that the rear sight is a Micromeeter adjusting sight with possative locking when adjusting it. With Winter time coming on fast this makes a great indoor and outside target pistol and being a Springer, no need to worry about temp's when trying to shoot using Co2 type pistols. I would also suggest ordering from Glenn @ UMAREXUSA the cocking lever for the Browning 800 Mag, it fits the RWS LP8 perfectly and makes it a great deal easier to cock then trying to grabe the barrel behind the front sight, while @ the same time protecting the front sight from being damaged by your hand while cocking the pistol to fire. I have to rate the RWS LP8 99.999% only because of the plastic grips, if they where wood (custom or other wise) or rubber I would then rate 100%+. BG
Diana RWS LP8 review entered on 2009-10-14 11:31:56
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Things I liked:Brianag618: I just recieved my RWS LP8, and I must say it is one of the finest hand guns I have fired. She is built well and solid. Right out of the box using the factory sights she was hitting dead center using RWS SUPERDOME 8.3gr pellets. You must remember one thing when shooting this Pistol, it is like shooting and extreamly
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618: I just recieved my RWS LP8, and I must say it is one of the finest hand guns I have fired. She is built well and solid. Right out of the box using the factory sights she was hitting dead center using RWS SUPERDOME 8.3gr pellets. You must remember one thing when shooting this Pistol, it is like shooting and extreamly short rifle, it has all the power of a rifle so I would handle her and treat her as such. Over all she has a nice clen snap to the trigger though a bit long which I do not mind, and you can feel when she is making contact to the point of firing. Do to the power of this pistol compaired to the Co2 powered pistols, I would suggest very strongly that you re-build or build a back stop to handle both the pellets and the power. If you fire her using your older Co2 back stops you are going to be blowing holes clean thru the back stop. This RWS LP8 Pistol is not ment for children and is strictly and adult only gun. THe re-coil/ kick is very modest nothing to write home about, and considering she is made of all metal she is fairly quit to shoot. Just take your time to get the feel of her and I believe you will be as happy as I am with her. What brought me around to the rings being a problem finding the right set was PAULS VIDEO I believe he was testing the Browning, and when he installed an AIM DOT Sight, even though he had a grouping they were all right of center, so it pays to watch his reviews to help get some ideas. Stay Safe and Shoot Safe. Semper- Fi Things I would have changed:The only thing I would chamge is the Plastic Hand Gripes, they are a bit small for my hands, a nice set of wodden grips would make it perfect. What others should know:Even though she has a cocking presure from the barrel of 18/ 19 lbs, you have to grabe the barrel behind the front sight. I would contact UMAREXUSA.com and order out the cocking lever for the BROWNING 800 MAG, it fits perfectly over the barrel and makes cocking the RWS LP8 that much easier, besides it keeps your hands of the barrel.
I added the Leapers UTG Quick Aim DOT Model # SCP-RD25RGW to this pistol. You may have the same problem I had, I had to go thru several SCOPE Mounts to get the QUICK AIM DOT to sit center on the gun. I was having a great deal of trouble getting the site adjusted to the left for some reason. Even with the windage sett to full left adjustment she wanted to stay far to the right of center. I had several sights on hand and it was just a matter of getting the right set to work with her. Now I have both full elavation and L/R Windage adjustments, And she is hitting well within the #9 and #10 rings on the 25 foot slow fire targets I am using. So do not get frutrated if she will not adjust either left or right for you, it will be just a matter of getting the right set of rings for her.
I was using a bench rest to sight her in, and have read several comments from people saying that when bench resting they were sitting the barrel on the rest, I myself found this to be the wrong way to be using the Pistol and the rest, Rest the Pistol on its frame and let the barrel float the same as you would a Riffle, and I found I got better results from her faster.
By Brian from USA on 2009-11-08 10:31:10 - Remove comment
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PMAir has finaly a stock of SOFT SIDE Pistol case's that is large enough to hold this rather large pistol and @ $17.95 it is a great buy. Even has to inside side pockets.Can even put a small lock on the case to secure it. At least it will keep very youg children out of it. Case itself is made from heavey weight materal and as you can see will hold the LP8 along with the Leapers Aim Dot.Now if they could find a hard sided case that is Air Line/TSA Approved for Air Planes.Brianag618
Diana RWS 54 review entered on 2009-04-11 10:47:17
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Things I liked:Brianag618; This is the 5th springer I have in my collection (RWS Panther 34, GAMO Whisper & CFX, Crosman G1 Extream. Also a 1960's Sheridan 5m/m Pump up) and the RWS 54 is 2nd to none. It has become my most favorate Springer to shoot. The Re- Coil Less design is nothing but fantastic, and is extreamly powerfull, and accurate.
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618; This is the 5th springer I have in my collection (RWS Panther 34, GAMO Whisper & CFX, Crosman G1 Extream. Also a 1960's Sheridan 5m/m Pump up) and the RWS 54 is 2nd to none. It has become my most favorate Springer to shoot. The Re- Coil Less design is nothing but fantastic, and is extreamly powerfull, and accurate. Unlike other springers there is NO kick to it or spring twang. Once you have it sighted in and using either a By- Pod (mounted to the stock only) you will be hitting ctr to ctr hole on hole hit easly out to 35/40 yards w/o any trouble at all (MY limit on my property, need to get to a range to see what she will do out to 50/75/100 yards). Things I would have changed:I am not a great big fan of wood stocks, wish it came with and optional composit (Plastic stock). Also I have large fingers which makes it just a little hard to slip them in to load my pellets. Be nice if someone could come up with a tool to make it easier to load. Other wise I would not change a thing. What others should know:The RWS 54 side lever is not a light weight Springer, it is a bit on the heavy side, and you will need some type of shooting plate form like a By- Pod (Mounted to the stock only and seperate from the stock mounting screw) or Try- Pod, or a shooting stick, to help hold this shooting machine while shooting. This is from a 5' 11" 225 lb man. To try to shoot this gun free hand you better be a weight lifter.
As for pellets, mine likes the Crosman Heavies 10.5grm and the RWS 9.3grm Supermags'. Anyone buying this springer would be wise to have the Jim Maccari XLR2 kit installed in it (Note the seal DOES NOT COME WITH THE KIT so do not forget to order and APEX Lrg Seal at the same time). The kit changes out the spring to a Mod High Power Spring, a new Rear Spring Guide and a Special Front Spring Guide. I found that it helped even out the power of the gun and a much smother action to the Re- Coil Less feature of the gun. If you are not a scope user, you will like the fact that both the front sight and the rear sights are fully adjustable. The front sight blade has an Allen set Screw that lets you slide the sight blade forward or backwards depending on the distance you are shooting, a nice little feature, and it also has the T-05 trigger that is adjustable for trigger pull. Over all this is one Hell of a Springer but not for light weights.
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Things I liked:Brianag618; 1st I must say that it is very rear that I give any product that I have purchesed from Pyramyd Air anything but great revieviews, and I believe this will be only the 2nd bad review I have given to any product sold by them, this is not their fault, they are only selling a product made by what should otherwise be a great
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618; 1st I must say that it is very rear that I give any product that I have purchesed from Pyramyd Air anything but great revieviews, and I believe this will be only the 2nd bad review I have given to any product sold by them, this is not their fault, they are only selling a product made by what should otherwise be a great American made Air Gun, and with that said here is my total review of the CROSMAN PRODUCT, Pyramyd Air will continue you to be my only place for buying Air Gun products, with a sales staff that is nothing less then first rate. Over all the crosman G1 Xtreme .177 cal rifle has a nice feel to it with the new syntathic./ composit stock that comes with it, and the Center Point scope adds a little to this Air Gun. That is about all the good I can say about this Air Gun, and it is the 1st bad review of any AIR GUN I have purchesed over the past 6 months. The very low price is the only reason I purchesed it, and it was an excuse to try the new Crosman line of Air Guns. Things I would have changed:Short of the nice feel to the stock and the balance of the overall Air Gun, and the 3x9x 32 scope. There is a great deal I would change about this Air Gun. Keeping in mind that it was on sale for only $129.00. Reviev will be below. What others should know:As I stated above this was a chance for me to try out what is listed by Crosman as a NEW LINE of AIR GUNS they are coming out with, and the price was right to buy it and try it. First everyone needs to know that this is not so much of a New Line of Air Guns by Crosman as the lead you to believe. Per and E-Mail conversation I had with a Crosman Rep over several issues, the G1 is a mixture of several older models of are guns they make and other then some cosmetic changes, it is nothing more then a cross bread between their Phantom, Quest and several other models they are currently selling. In fact when I went looking for a PARTS ONLY Manual, I was refered by the Crosman rep by E-Mail to download the C1K77 QYEST BREAK BARREL EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST (C-C1K77-PL) because there is NO G1xtream parts list, and this list was updated 9/13/2006 for the C1K77 QUEST Break Barrel Rifle. As I have stated and will continue to state the problems with the Crosman G1 IS NOT a Problem of PyramydAir but with the maker Crosman. Lets start with the overall feel which I have already stated is great and the stock fits will in my rather large hands, and it is designed to make it easy to hold with a nice none slip feature built into the whole stock. From there the problems started. The 1st 50 to 100 shots were all over the place while trying to sight in the scope, which at first I blaimed on the newness of the gun. But every time I went to cock the gun to load it, the Break Barrel became more and more sloppy with each shot and was having a problem staying locked into place. It was so bad that while holding the stock and with just a flip of my wrist the barrel would swing open on its own. Please note at this point after contacting Crosman I was told that I had just VOIDED the FACTORY Warentee, because I removed the stock and found the piviot screw all but falling out. This was not the reason for voiding the warentee, its what I found and what I did to fix the problem. It appears crosman is cutting cost by using plastic/rubber spacers between the fork of the main powerplant and the break barrel. These spacers which are ment to also hold the break barrel and the power plant were poorly made and were falling apart, and no matter what I did includding using Lac-Tite, I could not get the barrel to function and lock up as it should, and it just flopped around with no resistence to it. Here is where I voided the factory warenty and fromm what I have read on numerious web sites is one of the only fix's for the G1 that Crosman should have caught right up front. I had to go to my local hardware store and buy a couple of oversized washers, for bothe the break barrel and fork as well as for the piviot screw that secures it to the power plant. I hand to custom make by hand a set of spacers out of these washers to replace the rubber/plastic ones used by crosman. All the work had to be done by hand with the help of a drill and a nut and bolt to secure these washers which was then placed in a vice and powered up. Using a flat file and a Digital Caliper, I was able to use the drills power to file down the edges of the washers till they came into the the specs .706"+/-.002 to fit into the seat of the break barrel, then I had to drill out the center wholes till the piviot bushing would fit, and had to hand file it the rest of the way so the bushing would fit correctly. At the same time on these 2 washers I notched in to place 3 small groves on each one so when needed oil would be able to pass and correctly lubracate the break barrel piviot point. I had to do the same thing for the mounting screw so that I could get 2 very small washers to fit both on the mounting screw and down into its mounting whole, and again I notched these screws so oil could pass when needed. When all was said and done and again a little Loc-Tite, and cleaning the rust out of the lock up known as the ALIVCE JAM PArt #C1K77-011 the break barrel now locks into place, and the sloppy side to side movement of the barrel in the fork has been removed, and she is now doing what she should have done day one right out of the factory. Because I did this work my self to fix a problem that is being published on several web sites I threw the warentee right out the window, what took me several hours to fix, may have taken weeks at the factory if at all. Some smaller issues to note: there were no washers/ gaskets between the stock mounting screws, which on a composit stock, w/o this washe/gasket you can very easly split the mounting whole on the stock, that was also corrected. Part #C1K77-036 Stock lug Brace which helps to mount the rear of the stock to the Trigger bolt should be a 1 piece unit (same ase used on Gamos and others) fell apart when the stock was removed, it appears the spot weld had broken.
As for the crosman Air Gun being advertised to shoot at 1000fps, I did a Chrony test with 5 rounds using what I myself always use as a standard test pellet, the GAMO MATCH 7.71grm in .177 cal using an F1 Chrony w/remote and after I fixed the barrel where I could trudt shooting her, the 5 shot sequence was 708.3L, 711.8, 714.7, 719.1, 727.7H. This test was was done with less then 150 rounds fired and my improve with time, but Note agai, this falls into the range of the Quest 800 Break Barrel Springer, and if they stay this low, a tune up/ rebuild will be in order, and seeing I have already blown the warentee right out the window A tune up/ repuild may be just what she needs. Also the G1 take the GRTlll trigger which is about the only really good thing I found. AGAIN I must repeat this. THIS IS A CROSMAN FACTORY ISSUE, and NOTE A PYRAMYD Air problem, they sell and deliver to their customers exactly what the factories send them in sealed boxes, and this review of mine in NO WAY REFLECTS the QUALITY of the SALES People at PYRAMYD AIR, only Crosman for cutting corners and mixing and matching parts to produce what they are calling a new line of Air Guns, and after all the price was on the low side of what I normaly buy,, but I had to see what Crosman is doing in the US. Review by Brian Goodloff
Gamo CFX Combo review entered on 2008-09-06 05:02:00
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Things I liked:Brianag618: I own a GAmo Whisper and a RWS Diana 34 both break barrels. This is my first fixed barrel Air Gun and it is nothing less then fantastic. I like the fact that it is more like a real weapon and has a great feel to it. Things I would have changed:Gamo needs to come up with a much better rear sight not only
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618: I own a GAmo Whisper and a RWS Diana 34 both break barrels. This is my first fixed barrel Air Gun and it is nothing less then fantastic. I like the fact that it is more like a real weapon and has a great feel to it. Things I would have changed:Gamo needs to come up with a much better rear sight not only for the CFX but for all their line of Air rifles. The sight is designed very poorly and at full adjustment it comes up short and will not stay locked in What others should know:The CFX is a heavy gun to hold, it is in no way a light weight to handle. It shoots extreamly well, esp if you install the after market GRTlll trigger. The ammo loading port could be just a little bigger for thouse of use with large fingers, it is just a little tight for us.
Gamo Whisper review entered on 2008-08-16 06:26:06
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Things I liked:Brianag618: This is the 2nd Break Barrel Rifle I have purchesed from PA, with the 1st being an RWS Diana 34. Compared to the RWS 34, the Whisper is feather light in weight. It is very easy to hold and with the upgrade to the GRTlll Trigger from CDT, this rifle is just plain fantastic to shoot with, could not be any better as far
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618: This is the 2nd Break Barrel Rifle I have purchesed from PA, with the 1st being an RWS Diana 34. Compared to the RWS 34, the Whisper is feather light in weight. It is very easy to hold and with the upgrade to the GRTlll Trigger from CDT, this rifle is just plain fantastic to shoot with, could not be any better as far as shooting goes.(Ordered the GRTlll trigger from CDT at the same time I ordered the Rifle) Things I would have changed:Why Gamo has not fixed their trigger issue is a real shame. Problem with rear sight coming louse and with adjustments, need a better type of rear sight some thing along the lines of a Williams sight would be great. What others should know:Make sure you clean and check all screws for tightness, found a few louse esp the rear sight. Do not waste your time with the factory trigger, order out the GRTlll Mod. trigger at the same time you order any Gamo Rifle so they arrive at about the same time, takes less then 10 minutes to make the trigger swap and you "WILL BE" very pleased with the results. PA should buy out CDT's stock seeing he has gone into retirement and is no longer doing custom tune ups, still selling the GRTlll upgrade how ever. As for the NDS2 noise reduction device, it realy works, at least compaired to my RWS 34 Rifle. I could tell the difrence after several shots and getting what ever oil was in the air chamber out. After that it settled wight down, and with the spring model, all you hear is the recoil of the spring and the pellet hitting the target, the POP of the roud leaving the barrel is all but gone completely, so slight, that if you miss your target you would swear nothing came out of the barrel.
Diana RWS 34P review entered on 2008-06-16 12:17:08
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Things I liked:BrianAg618: This is the first Air Gun of this type that I have purchesed (Break Barrel), and it came highly recomended by a Pyramyd sales rep. I normaly shoot and have been trained on all types of high powered (live ammo) weapons, and this rifle came as a very big surprise. It is better balanced then some of the weapons I am used
... Read MoreThings I liked:BrianAg618: This is the first Air Gun of this type that I have purchesed (Break Barrel), and it came highly recomended by a Pyramyd sales rep. I normaly shoot and have been trained on all types of high powered (live ammo) weapons, and this rifle came as a very big surprise. It is better balanced then some of the weapons I am used to shooting, and has an overall great feel to it. Right out of the box, after cleaning it, I fired several rounds from 50 yards, and it only took a few clicls of the Micrometer rear sight to start hitting center with every shot. I then mounted the Leapers 3-9 X 50 scope, and again with only a few clicks she was hitting dead center. This rifle was a total surprise to me with the way she fired and held its groups, would highly recomand to any interested in buying an RWS Air Rifle. Things I would have changed:The only thing I my self would add is a Barrel Hand Guard for cocking the gun. I do not like having to wipe sweaty hand prints off the barrel before each shot, a Hand Guard to protect the barrel would be a great added feature. (If you can find one to fit, I would buy one, still looking) What others should know:If not sure what to buy ask the sales rep, I di and I am very happy that I did, great people to do business with
Crosman 2300S review entered on 2008-06-03 10:46:41
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Things I liked:Brianag618: The Crosmans Model 2300S out of the box is not a bad Target Pistol, add to that the Williams Micrometer sight and the Lother- Walter Matched Barrel, and its not a bad Target gun right out of the BOX. The Williams Micrometer Notched Rear Sight is a plus, very easy to bring your shots in (using a sand bag bench rest)
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618: The Crosmans Model 2300S out of the box is not a bad Target Pistol, add to that the Williams Micrometer sight and the Lother- Walter Matched Barrel, and its not a bad Target gun right out of the BOX. The Williams Micrometer Notched Rear Sight is a plus, very easy to bring your shots in (using a sand bag bench rest) Cliick by Click, you will not be unhappy. Things I would have changed:crosman made a very nice Target Pistol, and must have spent a lot of money and time to perfect the shooting abilities of this Model, BUT, and its a big "BUT", Crosman wasted their time by putting on their Standard Plastic STOCK GRIPS. These are the same Grips used on th Model 2300T (which I also own) as well as their other Pistols, 2250, 22760 etc. If you want to make this a real FANTASTIC Target Pistol (my openion) throw away the Plastic Grips (something Crosman should have done) and invest the extra $60.00 in a set of Crosmans Real Wood Grips. This is something Crosman should have done to distinguish this Pistol from any other out there in the price range. The Wooden Grips are real, and give the gun a whole new feeling. Better balance and better control of your shots. Crosman also needs to re-work the Triger and get rid of the then one they are using. Again I suggest very strongly, that you in vest the $6.00 or so in on of Crosmans Triger Sleves (they come in several colors). Again you will be very happy by adding this device, to give you the feel of a REAL Triger under your finger instead of the pressed Brass one they are using. This is something Crosman needs to do to make this a true compition Target Pistol, change the Grips to Real Wood, and re-design the triger for a better feel. If you the shooter make these changes, believe me you will be moren the estatic with the over all quality of the Model 2300S & (T). I made these changes to both of my new 2300S & 2300T models after a very short time and several hundred rounds later. Now that the changes have been made my dead ctr hits have greatly improved. What others should know:The 2300S is listed as being able to fire 60+ shots per Co2 cylender, I have been getting 80 + good shots per Co2, but at the same time it has been very warm where I live, and this helps to extend the life of the Co2. Make the above recomended changes wnd you will be very happy with your shooting investment. Also an added note, should you wish to add a Laser Sight to either the 2300S or T Model, and have it mounted out of the way under the Barrel, buy the Crosmans 459MT Mounts (2set kit @ 2pcs each) 3/8 Dovetail. Crosman does not list the 2300S or T as being one of their guns these mounts fit, but take my word for it, they fit and when secured they are nice and tight, and can be mounted upside down under the Barrel very close to the sight to add a Laser sight, Pyramyd Air Sales rep, recomended the Daisy Laser for my personal use, and it works great for low light and night shooting, which I do a lot of.
Things I liked:Price for the quanaty Things I would have changed:Better quality control on sizing What others should know:I purchesed these to try because of the price. GAMO needs better quality control on these pellets in .177cal. The size and fit in both a GAMO Whisper & CFX (which they should fit from the same comp)
... Read MoreThings I liked:Price for the quanaty Things I would have changed:Better quality control on sizing What others should know:I purchesed these to try because of the price. GAMO needs better quality control on these pellets in .177cal. The size and fit in both a GAMO Whisper & CFX (which they should fit from the same comp) but I found diffrent fits, and they ranged from a nice tight seat where you had to push them into the breach to where they just fell into place when you let go of them. The ones that fit nice and snug felt like they had some power to them as they left the barrel and had a very distenct sound on impact. For the ones that just fell into place, they just flew out of the barrel with no feel to them. If they were designed to fit tight then there is a fit issue. Overal all there was little diffrence in groupings, but the ones that fight snug had a much better impact at the target.
Things I liked:Brianag618: This is the first negative report I have ever given on a product purchased from Pyramyd Air, and I purchased these on my own to try. I fired several rounds out of a New RWS 34, on what I consider to be a perfectly sighted scope, and these rounds dropped like a rock, with NO consistency in the shot pattern, not even
... Read MoreThings I liked:Brianag618: This is the first negative report I have ever given on a product purchased from Pyramyd Air, and I purchased these on my own to try. I fired several rounds out of a New RWS 34, on what I consider to be a perfectly sighted scope, and these rounds dropped like a rock, with NO consistency in the shot pattern, not even close to the standard .177 cal pellets. In fact I had to go looking for the first few shots, they missed the paper all together, and I found them on my back stop where I have paper set up to show missed rounds. I will not buy them again.
Things I would have changed:Every thing What others should know:Seeing is believing, try them if you want, but I will and would stick to pellets till I see some type of improvement.
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