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#61

Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: Tom’s 1377 Journey

Last post by Twhite - August 17, 2024, 08:41:47 PM

First 5 shots from 10meters standing one hand.
Very shaky. I need to develop better steadiness.  [url="http://[url="https://postimages.org/\""][/url]]

#62

Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Tom’s 1377 Journey

Last post by Twhite - August 17, 2024, 08:39:01 PM

I figured I will start a thread to follow my 1377. There hopefully be many mods that I will perform over time.

Freshly opened box.
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#63

Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: Question for Drdan

Last post by Drdan - August 01, 2024, 07:52:46 AM

Drdan, your 2300s pistol is a pretty slick looking airgun. I am getting ready to mount a red dot on my 2300S and I would like to know if your red dot interferes with the loading of your pistol. At 79 years old I'm afraid my fingers aren't very nimble so I need lots of room to load pellets.  After the 2300s, there are three other long breech Crosman pistols waiting for their red dots so anything you could share on how you reached your choice of reflex versus prismatic would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks! Dave B

Hi Dave.  With my Holosun green dot it is not difficult but it would be a lot easier without the scope.  I just need to carefully cock it each time with my right hand and with my left place the pellet on the ramp and tilt the pistol downward so I hear the particular thunk when it's correctly inserted.  Then I carefully slide the probe in with the handle and turn it downwards.

In the beginning I jammed a few pellets, and placed a cleaning rod down the barrel to release the pellet.    My technique is now "muscle memory", and I don't have any more problems.

It's a single shot, so I don't mind the meticulous methodology.  It just takes a hundred pellets or so until you have the technique down pat. The gun shoots exceptionally well, and the Holosun in my experience is exceptional.

I had my heart set on a green dot so I went with the reflex.  I read a bunch of reviews, and they sold me on the choice.

I trust that you'll have a good experience with your scope as well! 

Dan

#64

FOR STARTERS / Re: Want to join ????????????

Last post by Brutuz - July 28, 2024, 08:04:37 PM

I'm only receiving spoof / spammer applications, registration has been disabelled again.

If you want to join, see above.

#65

FOR STARTERS / Re: Registering and Registrati...

Last post by Brutuz - July 28, 2024, 08:02:42 PM

I'm only receiving spoof / spammer applications, registration has been disabelled again.

If you want to join, read this https://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,12688.0.html

#66

Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Question for Drdan

Last post by flairgunner77 - July 14, 2024, 10:01:19 PM

Drdan, your 2300s pistol is a pretty slick looking airgun. I am getting ready to mount a red dot on my 2300S and I would like to know if your red dot interferes with the loading of your pistol. At 79 years old I'm afraid my fingers aren't very nimble so I need lots of room to load pellets.  After the 2300s, there are three other long breech Crosman pistols waiting for their red dots so anything you could share on how you reached your choice of reflex versus prismatic would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks! Dave B

#67

Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: How long can a CO2 cartrid...

Last post by rangerfredbob - July 09, 2024, 08:09:37 AM

Pellgun oil is pretty much just 20w non detergent oil which is conveniently very similar to air tool oil so that's what I use, ATF has more detergents but is likely close enough...

#68

Pellet Picture Database / Re: Bargain pellet find!

Last post by MoWog72 - July 07, 2024, 05:32:04 PM

Jumping back in. I agree that the Crosman 1399 stock isn't ideal given that has to work with a range of pistols with plastic and metal breeches, open sights, red dot or optical scopes.

I got a bit of adjustment by using different scope rings.

A Google search of "Crosman custom cheek weld" brings up some ideas. I've considered just using some split plumbing insulation.

I just took delivery of a Buck Rail adjustable stock adapter and Magpul MOE buttstock. (I had a weak moment.)

Installing the Buck Rail stock involves removing the end cap, which exposes the hammer and spring. The perfect opportunity to polish the hammer and upgrade the spring; then..what the hey...install a metal breech...etc...

I may need an intervention. 

Have fun shooting!
 

#69

Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: How long can a CO2 cartrid...

Last post by Uslanja - July 06, 2024, 11:41:04 PM

Thanks Larry.  That answers many questions and thoughts.  I have a tube of Pellgun Oil and where I live it costs 15$ plus shipping.  Crazy expensive.  I have been looking online and reading about folks using Automatic Transmission Fluid.  A quart of ATF is a much more reasonable price.  I'll search here to see if there might be an even better alternative.  Being able to leave the gun charged brings it into the realm of pest control.  So now I need to see what it can do.  We have a farm and so we store feed which draws small critters that cause damage.  There are weasels and mink around and they take care of any mouse or rat problems.  The only time we had rats was in a load of hay we brought in.  There were about a dozen rats running around and it was concerning that they might settle in and begin populating but the weasels took them out in about a week.  Almost wish I could get some more rats 😁  If anything does become a problem we usually just use one of the air rifles and dispatch it quickly.  Larger animals we use powder.  Coyotes and fox are around.  We hear the coyotes kicking up a ruckus hunting but so long as they aren't too close to buildings we leave them be.  Our dogs tend to keep them farther out.  Now what can I shoot? 

Dave

#70

Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: My 2300S finally arrived t...

Last post by Uslanja - July 06, 2024, 11:10:56 PM

It will be so interesting to see your targets.  What distance will you be shooting?  Have you decided which pellet?