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system: You are Fletcheror, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: airarms experts onlin".

They wrote:
> Chinese name which escapes me at the moment, apparently sent Rick/Beeman's
> some nasty communiques and so now we, once again, lack a Beeman rep online
> to field questions, etc. >>

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assistant: Message-ID: <4d92e987.3513b7c4@aol.com>
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In a message dated 98-03-21 01:16:41 EST, you write:
<<  Unfortunately, some (Chinese I think) guy with a three part
That Beeman would turn their backs to the online airgun community because of
"nasty communique" sounds about right. Seems that Beeman turned their
ackside
to the American airgun community some time ago. Paying attention to customers
must get in the way of producing a great looking catalog.
dtf
system: You are Roland, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

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assistant: Message-ID: <001501bd54cf$1a8f3c00$52ac3fd1@jamesc.Lgcy.com>
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Maybe we should tell the gentleman from Beeman about this list? I will
volunteer if someone has his e mail adress. Maybe I should ask the Chinese
guy?
system: You are Michael L. Adams, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

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assistant: Message-ID: <001d01bd54d9$bafe3420$be5f47cc@dradams.vvm.com>
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LD,
I am glad you are here (you and Tim). You are both among the top six,
anyway, in knowledge. Although I don't post much (read Lurk a lot), your
knowledge is very obvious. The airgun devotees would lose a huge source of
wisdom if you (and Tim) should decide to stay away from the computer-waves.
I hope you will go back to the the Gaylords' web site and post there as you
have before, at least some of the time. There are those like you, who know,
and those who don't even know they don't know, and a few real idiots out
there who are wanna-be-appreciated. There are many, many, who want to learn
and do from your kind willingness to share your wisdom and expertise in this
field. The total creative genius of you and Tim is as rare as turtle hair
rope. The rest of us are quite fortunate to live in a land where it is
possible to communicate great distances and be able to watch that creative
genius in operation.
By the way, I am a psychologist by trade, and what I wrote above is what I
DO know.
Michael Adams
system: You are Melvin Hatcher, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: The Stealth".

They wrote:
>Melvin, I have a stealth, They are everything Tim says they are, and
>more.... I really like mine. Accurate, light weight, very decent trigger,
>and Made in the USA!  Our own US made PCP...  Mike Reames
>

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Hello Mike,
I am looking for a replacement for my "Feinwerkbau 124." This has been a
very good rifle, and has served me well for at least twenty years. It's
getting a little weak now, and does not effectively kill squirrel and
rabbits as well as my brother in-law's RWS.
I don't like wounding animals so, I have just retired it to punch paper.
Before I buy another replacement, I would like to review the specs, and
would like to know the price range I should expect to pay. <smile>
Thanks for your reply
Melvin
system: You are Jim Henry, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Fletcheror@Aol.Com about "Re: airarms experts onlin".

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FR><<  Unfortunately, some (Chinese I think) guy with a three part
> > Chinese name which escapes me at the moment, apparently sent
> > some nasty communiques and so now we, once again, lack a Beeman rep
> > to field questions, etc. >>
FR>That Beeman would turn their backs to the online airgun community because
>"nasty communique" sounds about right. Seems that Beeman turned their
>to the American airgun community some time ago. Paying attention to
>must get in the way of producing a great looking catalog.

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assistant: Rick/Beeman'
onlin
of
backsi
customer
Well, it does seem to indicate a rather thin skin!
 * 1st 2.00 ~ if guns cause crime then  cameras cause pornography
system: You are Larry Durham, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

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> LD,
> I am glad you are here (you and Tim). You are both among the top six,

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assistant: Message-ID: <3513EE08.D77D8E59@mindspring.com>
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I'm all choked up. ld
Michael L. Adams wrote:
system: You are Larry Durham, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: The Stealth".

They wrote:
> >Melvin, I have a stealth, They are everything Tim says they are, and
> >more.... I really like mine. Accurate, light weight, very decent trigger,
> >and Made in the USA!  Our own US made PCP...  Mike Reames
> >
> Hello Mike,
>
> I am looking for a replacement for my "Feinwerkbau 124." This has been a
> very good rifle, and has served me well for at least twenty years. It's
> getting a little weak now, and does not effectively kill squirrel and
> rabbits as well as my brother in-law's RWS.
> I don't like wounding animals so, I have just retired it to punch paper.
> Before I buy another replacement, I would like to review the specs, and
> would like to know the price range I should expect to pay. <smile>
>
> Thanks for your reply
>
> Melvin
>
> --
>  (Melvin Hatcher)
>          AirPower Information Services BBS * 610-259-2193
>                      http://www.airpower.com
> FREE copy of 1st Reader! http://www.airpower.com/airpower.html

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Melvin,
Don't quit that 124 either!  I got a Macarri kit in put in mine over at Tim
McMurray's place and its 20% more powerful than it ever was new!  These guns
are too good to quit on!  The Stealth is good too, but both is better!  ld
Melvin Hatcher wrote:
system: You are Reames, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

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assistant: Message-ID: <3.0.2.32.19980321134947.006d1dd4@alpha.wcoil.com>
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 Melvin, I'm not sure the stealth is a replacement for the 124..
Aesthetically speaking..... night and day in looks AND performance.... The
stealth resembles a CAR 15 with a bottle where the buttstock used to
be...... Not even close to the lines of a 124....  But if you are after
performance, and something light and simple.... 495 from Tim is a buy! I
think that's about right, plus you get his warranty..... Mike
system: You are Melvin Hatcher, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: The Stealth".

They wrote:
>Melvin,
>
>Don't quit that 124 either!  I got a Macarri kit in put in mine over at Tim
>McMurray's place and its 20% more powerful than it ever was new!  These
>are too good to quit on!  The Stealth is good too, but both is better!  ld
>
>

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guns
Hi Larry,
I would love to keep hunting with my 124 but, I would like more power. Now,
I
know how to rebuild the engine in my Grand National but, I don't know squat
about rebuilding a 124. <smile>
Who will install the Macarri kit in my 124, what is the price of the kit &
installation, and what is the price and specs, for a Stealth?
I am located in Edgewood, Maryland. So, where is Tim located?
Melvin
system: You are Melvin Hatcher, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: Stealth".

They wrote:
> Melvin, I'm not sure the stealth is a replacement for the 124..
>Aesthetically speaking..... night and day in looks AND performance.... The
>stealth resembles a CAR 15 with a bottle where the buttstock used to
>be...... Not even close to the lines of a 124....  But if you are after
>performance, and something light and simple.... 495 from Tim is a buy! I
>think that's about right, plus you get his warranty..... Mike
>
>

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assistant: Message-ID: <0965d2249201538UPIMSSMTPUSR01@email.msn.com>
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How does the Stealth compare with the RWS lines. I forget the numbers now
but, I am thinking about buying the top of the line RWS with a Monti-Carlo
stock in
.177 cal.
Melvin
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assistant: Message-ID: <35147B45.A6D004DB@concentric.net>
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Organization: Mac-1
Some new additions to our Used gun list. Check them out
# 7 RWS 5G $100
28 Bman 66RL with split rings $200
10 RWS 45 Rebuilt (clean) $150
100 RWS 34C perfect .22 $180
97 R-1 .177 w/ lots and clean $400
98 Bman 66R w/ rings $150
75 Diana 52 refinished wood $215
44 Gamo Falcon pistol as new w/ box $80
99 RWS 6G w/ case/pellets/etc $250
21 Cr622 custom long tube on bulk $230
153 Hyscore repeater pistol $100
24 RWS 54 as new cherry w/ new spring$450
Thanks
Tim
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http://www.mindspring.com/~airguns/  Hours-M,Tu,F,Sa 11:00AM-6:00PM PST
13974 Van Ness Ave.                  Tim McMurray
Gardena, CA 90249 USA                mac1@concentric.net
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assistant: Message-ID: <35149F1F.22ED9212@concentric.net>
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Organization: Mac-1
We have a few new items and have been out of a few key items lately and
we are back in stock now with the following.
Billet Model C Sheridan Levers    $40
Tau 200 PCP conversion with hose  $99
LD MKI Bulk Adapters in brass     $75 with two 3.5OZ tanks ($60 w/1)
Extension tubes for Crosman/QB's  $30
2200/2100 in Walnut               $89.95
1077 in Walnut                    $89.95
HTRD's (high tie rod droopers) $60 high mounts with droop for springers
LD MKI's with the works (2 tanks) $370
Steriod Streaks $180 (add $5 for nickel)
Steriod 392 $170
Later
Tim
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13974 Van Ness Ave.                  Tim McMurray
Gardena, CA 90249 USA                mac1@concentric.net
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assistant: Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9803221707.A19977-0100000@sswl.di.com>
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Much thanks to Tim at Mac-1 for that supposidly stock R8 spring he sold
me. Little did I know that upon installation of the spring and a new
leather seal that my petite HW50 would shoot 7.9 gr pellets at 1050 fps
(19 ft-lbs) and 10.5 gr pellets at 850 fps (16.5 ft-lbs)! I does seem
kind of loud now :) Once the smoke clears out of the barrel I notice
that my once bright shiny barrel is now completely covered with black
thick residue.
One would start to suspect dieseling about now......
(especially since the gun should be shooting at 8-9 ft-lbs, not 19!)
I realize that a new leather seal will probably diesel a little, but this
airgun would shoot 21 grains worth of pellets (2 heavy Pemiers) with
combustion still occuring.
The only thing that concerns me a little is that I soaked the new seal
in what was supposidly silicon chamber oil. Why I say supposidly is that
this container of "chamber oil" and a bunch of other stuff was obtained
from a gun nut who picked it up from the estate of the late Ladd Fanta
(airgun writer). I am starting to wonder what is really in that bottle.
At this point I think I'll take the airgun apart and see what condition
the seal & spring are in. I fear I'll need to resize a new leather seal
because I doubt the supposid chamber oil can be cleaned from the existing
seal.
Any thoughts?
I guess I could just shoot it in its present state and enjoy the added
velocity! :(
Thanks
Charles
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user: You are replying to Crmeyer@Di.Com about "Me and my 19 ft-lb .177 H".

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C>At this point I think I'll take the airgun apart and see what condition
C>the seal & spring are in. I fear I'll need to resize a new leather seal
C>because I doubt the supposid chamber oil can be cleaned from the existing
C>seal.
C>Any thoughts?

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assistant: To: crmeyer@di.com
Subject: Me and my 19 ft-lb .177 HW50 !
Charles,  I would use the Aussie method.  Take the Airgun apart, dry the
seal and replace the new spring with the old spring, until the dieseling
has quit.  Then replace the old spring with the new spring without
removing the piston.
Hopefully your new spring isn't already trashed.
-- ========================================================================
 Keep Shooting!
                                                Bruce
 InterNet: Bruce.Perathaner@comp-online.com  RIME    : ->495
 AOL: BruceHP@aol.com                        FidoNet : 1:273/408
===========================================================================
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Hi ld:
    Good idea.....I haven't seen Rick (Beeman's Customer Service) online but
will plan to suggest your idea.   Thanks,
Bob
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assistant: Message-ID: <3.0.2.32.19980316170903.006cdbac@alpha.wcoil.com>
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 Phil, I agree, but before I give up, do this.... Take a piece of paper,
draw a rotation on it, then look at the back of the paper! reversed!     I
get this from motor rotations, if it's cw facing shaft end, it's ccw facing
lead end..... on some non reversible motors, it's necessary to remove the
shaft/rotor, and reverse it.... Mike What I'm saying is from breech end to
muzzle ona RHT barrel the pellet turns right.... flip the ends, and pellet
rotates left? correct? Mike
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to: mdoyer@hotmail.com, I sent you a nice long reply in answer to your
post re: Sharp Ace rifles, but your address bounced. try again? ld
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user: You are replying to Fletcheror about "US Airgun March/April".

They wrote:
-> Just got the March/April issue of U.S. Airgun  and got to say Robin
-> seems to be getting the hang of this magazine thing. Just about every
-> page is well done and a little more consistent quality level of
-> articles seems to be in evidence. The cover, a full color center
-> spread, and two full articles focus

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assistant: Dean,
I agree!  IMO the last 3 issues of U.S.AIRGUN have been EXCELLENT!
Jim
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They wrote:
-> Just got the March/April issue of U.S. Airgun  and got to say Robin
-> seems to be getting the hang of this magazine thing. Just about every
-> page is well done and a little more consistent quality level of
-> articles seems to be in evidence. The cover, a full color center
-> spread, and two full articles focus

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assistant: Dean,
I agree!  IMO the last 3 issues of U.S.AIRGUN have been EXCELLENT!
Jim
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assistant: Well I just noticed that the address file for this list vanished again,
so I have rescanned messages form the last 2 days as I'm not sure
exactly when it happened.  the address file back up is 2 days old, so if
you have unsubscribed in the last 2 days, you'll have to do it again.
Jim
system: You are The Airgun Letter, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Airguns message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: The Stealth".

They wrote:
>I am looking for a replacement for my "Feinwerkbau 124." This has been a
>very good rifle, and has served me well for at least twenty years. It's
>getting a little weak now, and does not effectively kill squirrel and
>rabbits as well as my brother in-law's RWS.
>I don't like wounding animals so, I have just retired it to punch paper.
>Before I buy another replacement, I would like to review the specs, and
>would like to know the price range I should expect to pay. <smile>

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Why don't you just get an FWB 124 tuneup kit from Jim Maccari? That'll
put some punch in your gun.
Edith Gaylord
The Airgun Letter
staff@airgunletter.net
http://www.airgunletter.net
http://www.airgunletter.com
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user: You are replying to All about "Was: US Airgun March/April; Now: Dunatha21:38:0003/23/98".

They wrote:
>For those budding BB gun collectors out there you certainly will want to
>that Robin has brought back Arni Dunathan�s classic The American BB Gun.
>simply isn�t any better book on the subject and is absolutely indispensable
>for every collector of American BB guns.  Original copies of this book go
>over a $100 if you are lucky enough to find one. Don�t let this one slip by.
>

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DT Flecher said:
ote
There
or
Just to clarify the above statement, I do not believe that he had anything
to do with this other than he retails the book along with anybody else who
cares to purchase quantity from the publisher.  I met the man who
republished the American BB gun and spoke at length regarding the securing
of the rights and who his partners are.  Robin Parks was not mentioned.
I have heard the Robin Parks did reprint - Air Guns - by Eldon Wolff.
Though I have not had a chance to examine his reprint Edith Gaylord
confirmed that there is more original information in the Duckett Publishing
Co. (of Tempe, AZ) reprint of this book.
Dean, don't you have a new book coming out soon?  Don't keep it a secret,
man!  Let the world know!
Jon Jenkins
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Hi, in case y'all have forgotten, I'm the somewhat stupid one on the
list...however, I promise that I will unsubscribe correctly without it
being sent to all the list.  That's my goal.
 Anyway, here's the deal.  I am a proud owner of a/an RWS 34.  For those
who don't know, it's a magnum 177cal spring piston rifle.  I've got a
1'tube on it also.  I have mounted the laser I have in multiple
locations (scope, barrel), and the laser will lose zero after every
shot.  Any ideas on this?  Currently, there is a cut piece of a bike
tire tube inbetween the mount and laser itself (which is mounted on the
barrel) which i jury-rigged to somehow absorb some of the recoil/shock
that comes with firing.  But, nothing has seemed to work.  I assume this
or similar situations with scopes are what lead to the invention of
scope stops.  Anyway, anyone have any ideas about ways to either more
securely mount the laser or make it less affected by firing?
Thanx for your time,
Posten
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Send it to Macarri, hes closer!  I forgot for a bit not all you guys are in
Calif!  ld
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Take a sheet of 8x10 paper. draw a diagonal line from lower left to upper
right
corners. Rotate the paper so the top is now on the bottom ... the line still
goes from lower left to upper right.   give up?  ld
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