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system: You are Bob Prokopczyk, 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 "Chrony's".

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assistant: Message-ID: <01bd3cd6$01c99d20$9421bacc@rprokop.ptdprolog.net>
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Thanks for the input on chronographs last week folks. I just ordered one
from Shooting Chrony, Inc.(http://www.pathcom.com/~chrony/),  I'm getting a
reconditioned F2,  they are still offering the F1 and F2 reconditioned units
for $39 and $49 each. They say the wait is about 2 weeks. These come with a
one year warranty. Someone,  I forget who now, sorry! asked that I post back
if they were still available. I'm looking forward to playing with this and
actually knowing what velocities my guns are shooting. Thanks again for all
the advice.
Bob P.
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: R1/Team Magnumitis".

They wrote:
> Subject: RE: R1/Team Magnumitis
>
> H> Also, I have heard that the Beeman Laserlube
> H>dries and hardens after a couple years or so in the airarm.   Also, I
> H>had chronic dieseling problems with my Beeman Laserization tune
>
> Robert,  Sounds like you have found out that Laserlube has a chronic
> dieseling problem.  I trash canned that stuff after the first time I
> tried it.
>
> But if Tim H>McMurray personally installs a Venomac Lazaglide kit.....and
> you treat H>it gently (lube as instructed & don't keep it cocked for more
> than about H>5 minutes at a time),
>
> Why would you think that leaving it cocked for more that 5 minutes would
> cause any problem?  I'm  hoping this "Urban Legend" will die off some
> day!

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Bruce Perathaner wrote:
system: You are Eb Mueller, 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: R1".

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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.

user: You are replying to All about "Re: R1".

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assistant: Message-ID: <000401bd3d39$db1a3540$5146a0d1@vucqpqlj>
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I tried the stock spring/ COP seal combo. about six months ago. The
difference was very small. The cop seal added about 30 fps  with premier
lights. At this time I also lubed the seal with some special moly lube Paul
Watts sold me, so this may have made the difference with the seal.
system: You are Cledith H. Girard, 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 Jim Henry about "Re: net mailed message.".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Jim Henry to Cledith H. Girard <=-
JH> Cledith,
->   Jim did you receive the echo message I redirected to you in
-> netmail?
->   you said to mail you a message I received that had pages of blank
-> lines
->   the next time I got one, so I think I addresssed it right this time
-> if
->   not let me know and I'll save it to a floppy the next one I receive
-> and
->   take it to a friend who has an internet account to post/send it to
-> you.
JH> No I never received it.  You should post it in your BBSs NETMAIL
JH> conference and address it to Jim Henry@1:273/408.

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assistant: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    this is how I addressed it, I'll have to watch for another one and try to
    send it to you again.
ltr.
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system: You are Cledith H. Girard, 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 Larry Durham about "Re: ASCII vs ANSI".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Larry Durham to All <=-
LD> Do we really all need to read about this stuff? It seems in nop way
LD> airgun, or gun-rights related, so I personally could care less about
LD> it! ld
LD> Palincss wrote:
> Yes, and odds are your system is base64 encoding them and sending them
> as MIME multipart messages, which can include binary file attachments,
> and which are sent over the internet every day.
>Snip<

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assistant: As much as I hate to agree with you on any thing, to many of these
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   are slipping in and jim should be chastizeing the poster for more then
   the 1 original message.
   now go change your diaper and stop your wineing...:)
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system: You are Hamilton, Robert E,, Dmd, 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: R1/Team Magnumitis".

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assistant: Newsgroups: AIRGUN.LIST
Hi Bruce:
    Beeman Laserization chronic dieseling problems.....so, someone other
than me had problems with LaserLube?   Yes, like still dieseling after
over 1,000 pells.   When I had Paul Watts remove  the Beeman kit, the
Laser mainstring was bent out of line about 1/3 inch or so at one end.
    Cocking a max of 5 minutes not something to worry about?   Well,
Bruce, I'm pretty cheap and I can not believe that minumizing the time
the mainspring is compressed doesn't increase the spring lifespan.
Also, I hunt with a pell in the chamber and the airarm uncocked.   When
it is time to shoot, I cock.   If the shot doesn't get taken, I uncock.
I don't carry a cocked airarm in the field, etc for more than 5 minutes
before uncocking it.   Seems common sense.   Maybe carrying around
cocked all the time will still give one say, maybe five years of full
power, but I'd rather minumize the cocked state and have say, tten years
of full power.   But then again, my wife says I'm cheap.   I was,
however, NRA instructor trained when young and taught to never rely on a
safety never failing.   Consequently, if my airarm is uncocked, then I
don't have to rely on the safety.   My companions won't feel nervous if
they take the lead, etc.....so there are some compensating factors.    I
am glad, however, that mainsprings are so durable.
Robert Hamilton
system: You are Dave Markowitz, 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 Brian@Wmis.Net about "Re: grip finish".

They wrote:
BT>I have a new CP88 with wood grips.  The wood is not finised.  Is there a
>good wood finish for guns?

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assistant: Brian,
I have used plain old boiled linseed oil available from any decent
hardware store.  It's a lot cheaper than the stuff sold in gun shops
and works well in my experience.  I used it on a Dixie Tennessee
Mountain Rifle which I built from a kit.
It's also good to keep screws from coming loose: AFTER you tighten the
screw in, put a small drop on the screw head so that it touches
whatever you're screwing it into.  When it hardens it'll keep things
from coming undone.
(Just though I'd drop that in. <g>)
Regards,
Dave
 * 1st 2.00 ~ Well done is better than well said.     Ben Franklin
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: <001c01bd3db2$bd96eda0$7045a0d1@vucqpqlj>
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Does this natural linseed oil hold up as well as the Birchwood Casey stuff?
Is it the same thing? (for a stock finish)
system: You are Tkjue@Worldnet.Att.Net, 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 "Theoben Classic".

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assistant: Message-ID: <19980220043701.AAC11554@tom-jue>
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Hi Tony:
I'm glad you wrote about the Theoben Classic.  I see different Theoben
rifles advertised in The Aigunner, like the Taunus, Olympus and Fenman
models and often wondered how they shot.
Can I ask you a couple more questions about this rifle?  Does the Classic
use a gas ram, HE gas ram or spring?   You said it was tempermental at 800+
fps. Does it shoot a .177 or .22 cal?  By the way, ".40 caliber paintballs
at 20 yards" is pretty nice shooting!  Again, thanks for sharing the
Theoben Classic.
Tom Jue/ca/usa
system: You are Henry A. Germer, 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: Looking to buy first air rifle      22:04:0002/19/98".

They wrote:
>Gary Rosenthal writes:
>Hi Henry, can you tell me a little more about the HW97?  Specifically, how
>is it to hold (weight: 9.1 lbs) too heavy?  Do you have one of the newer
>960 fps models and what is the recoil like ?  Beeman's literature says
>there is a new push-button under-level release, where is it located and how
>well does it work ?  Do you like the trigger action ?  I'd be interested in
>any feedback you might have.
>Gary
>
>

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assistant: Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19980219204059.007a9820@popc.ipa.net>
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At 12:43 AM 2/17/98 -0500, you wrote:
Gary:
Sorry to take so long to respond. I was trying to think of something
profound to say but I never could think of anything.
The HW97 is on the heavy side if you were going to carry it for extended
periods. But carrying it short distances with occasional stops to shoot is
no problem. The stock is not only finished well but shaped well so it is
very confortable to hold and shoot.
I never even thought about the recoil until you mentioned it. Using both
H&N target pellets and the new .20 Silver Jets, I experienced very little
annoying "jump" that one sometimes encounters. It is better behaved than my
old HW35. And accurate, of course.
The trigger is the standard Rekkord (sp?)which is excellent, as it has been
for years.
The lever retainer is actually a large split ring which is kept expanded by
the spring-loaded plunger inside of it when the lever is in the locked
position. When the plunger is depressed, it moves and allows the split ring
to be compressed and be pulled from the part of the latch where it fits in
the latched or locked position. The system works well if you think out a
little technique. I grasp the sides of the lever handle between my thumb
and middle finger and press the button with my index finger. The lever
handle then essentially pops into your hand.
The only problem I experienced was in scope mounting. The Bushnell 4x12
Trophy  had insufficient vertical adjustment range when mounted in the
Beeman(5030H ?) rings. This was easily solved by getting one of MAC-1's
drooper mounts.
I was interested in an air rifle which performed well, looked good and I
could afford. I considered buying a number of other models over the past
few months but I am glad I picked this one.
Hank Germer
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: R1/Team Magnumitis".

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assistant: Message-ID: <34ECF032.E8C00D3@mindspring.com>
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Bob,
You are doing Tim and Ivan a big disservice by mixing notes between "
Lazaglide" and "Lazerize", as they are much different!
ld
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: grip finish".

They wrote:
> Brian,
>
> I have used plain old boiled linseed oil available from any decent
> hardware store.  It's a lot cheaper than the stuff sold in gun shops
> and works well in my experience.  I used it on a Dixie Tennessee
> Mountain Rifle which I built from a kit.
>
> It's also good to keep screws from coming loose: AFTER you tighten the
> screw in, put a small drop on the screw head so that it touches
> whatever you're screwing it into.  When it hardens it'll keep things
> from coming undone.
>
> (Just though I'd drop that in. <g>)
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave
>
>  * 1st 2.00 ~ Well done is better than well said.     Ben Franklin
>
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>  (Dave Markowitz)
>  AirPower Information Services BBS * 610-259-2193
>      PRN Regional HQ, Northeast United States
>             FREE copy of 1st Reader!
> http://www.voicenet.com/~jimhenry/airpower.html

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assistant: Message-ID: <34ECF0C3.22C17602@mindspring.com>
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Right on Dave!  I've used this "natural Loctite" many times, it works great!
ld
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system: You are Bruce Perathaner, 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 Hamiltre@Osd.Pentagon.Mil about "RE: R1/Team Magnumitis".

They wrote:
H>Also, I hunt with a pell in the chamber and the airarm uncocked.   When
H>it is time to shoot, I cock.   If the shot doesn't get taken, I uncock.
H>I don't carry a cocked airarm in the field, etc for more than 5 minutes
H>before uncocking it.

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assistant: To: HAMILTRE@osd.pentagon.mil
Subject: RE: R1/Team Magnumitis
Everyone has their own style, I hunt cocked and loaded.  I seldom use a
safety on any anything.  I just wouldn't hunt with any Airgun that I
felt needed to be carried uncocked.
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                                                Bruce
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system: You are Bruce Perathaner, 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 Dave Markowitz about "Re: grip finish".

They wrote:
DM>I have used plain old boiled linseed oil available from any decent
DM>hardware store.  It's a lot cheaper than the stuff sold in gun shops
DM>and works well in my experience.

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assistant: Dave,  The problem with "boiled" linseed oil from the hardware store
isn't boiled, it just has chemicals added.
For finish blend equal parts of a good marine spar varnish, boiled
linseed oil and clean Stoddard Solvent or "TERPS" (Turpentine Replacement
Paint Solvent) which you can get at any good paint store.
It's best to use real turpentine and boil your own linseed oil.
Just, FYI!
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                                                Bruce
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system: You are Michael Csenger, 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 "Crossman Premier v. Copperhead?         02:17:0002/20/98".

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assistant: Message-ID: <01bd3dc8$f93cb220$LocalHost@preinstalledcom>
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I haven't been able to find Crossman Premier pellets anywhere around town.
But at the local Sportmart they sell Crossman Copperhead pellets.
Are they the same as Premiers?
Weigh 14.3 grains (.22 cal) and come in 3 flavors: round-nose, pointed, and
wadcutter. All weigh the same. They're sold in little red plastic vessels
with a snap-lid.
They shoot nicely and they dirty my barrel as Premiers apparently also do.
Should I keep looking, or have I found Premiers already?
-Michael
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assistant: Message-ID: <3c68b3c7.34ed7bd0@aol.com>
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Michael,
It seems that in my RWS34, that the premiers consistently fit in breech with
satisfying push, while .22 Benjamin/Sher Domes and Crosman Pt/Dome are loose
fit.
In a rather futile attempt at mic'ing them I found that dia. seemed to be
about .001 larger on Prem.Accuracy for me, MOTC (Minute of Tin Can) seems
close but gun is smoother with Prem. Hope that this Blathering helps.
Rob Prosio
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In a message dated 98-02-20 02:17:08 EST, you write:
<< Everyone has their own style, I hunt cocked and loaded.  I seldom use a
 safety on any anything. >>
Walking around with a loaded, cocked, safety off gun is an accident ready to
happen. Stupid is not a style.
dtf
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: grip finish (stock finish)          10:41:0002/20/98".

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assistant: Message-ID: <1c3202eb.34ed9e80@aol.com>
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Using boiled linseed oil is a long continuing process.  I start with a stock
that is as smooth as it is going to get.  I raise the wood with a moist rag
and sand down with 600 sand paper 8 or 10 times over a period of about 2
weeks.  If the stock is maple I swab nitric acid on it and heat it with a
flame and the stock turns brown.  If it is walnut and I like the color I go
o
the next step.  I apply a thick coat of linseed oil and leave the whole mess
to stand for a couple of days.  I then wet a piece of 00000 steel wool with
linseed oil and begin to rub off the sticky mess from step one.  As soon as
this is done I lay it aside for about a week or two to continue to harden.  I
then put a spot of linseed oil in the palms of my hands and rub the stock
ith
my hands until it warms up and I have thoroughly rubbed every little bit of
it.  I do this daily for about 6 months or until I get tired of messing with
it..  After that when I feel like it or the stock looks a little dull I do it
again.  Some of my rifles that I have finished this way are 30 years old and
look original.
The modern stuff is more like painting than really getting personal.  I like
the personal involvement and the soft patina that develops over the years and
the stock never looks "worn" or "battered".  It smells right too!!!
Jerry Rhodes
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In a message dated 98-02-20 06:18:24 EST, you write:
<< I haven't been able to find Crossman Premier pellets anywhere around town.
 But at the local Sportmart they sell Crossman Copperhead pellets.
 Are they the same as Premiers? >>
No Copperheads are not the same as Premiers. Premiers only come in a
ardboard
padded box designed specifically to keep the pellets safe in transit. Your
best bet to obtain Premiers is to mail order them. They are well worth the
extra trouble. They are almost universally acclaimed as the best pellet. They
are unique in many respects, but the most interesting to me is that they were
engineered and designed by non other than Robert Holtz. Mr. Holtz is the
retired Crosman historian who has helped me in writing my books on Cromsan
nd
we had been talking for years before I found out he was the essentially the
sole force behind the Premier Pellet. It is a fascinating story and you can
expect a story in US Airgun Magazine sometime this year telling it.
regards
dt fletcher
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user: You are replying to All about "Re: grip finish (stock finish)          14:06:0002/20/98".

They wrote:
>   I apply a thick coat of linseed oil and leave the whole mess
> to stand for a couple of days.  I then wet a piece of 00000 steel wool with
> linseed oil and begin to rub off the sticky mess from step one.  As soon as
> this is done I lay it aside for about a week or two to continue to harden.
> then put a spot of linseed oil in the palms of my hands and rub the stock
> my hands until it warms up and I have thoroughly rubbed every little bit of
> it.  I do this daily for about 6 months or until I get tired of messing
> it..  After that when I feel like it or the stock looks a little dull I do
> again.  Some of my rifles that I have finished this way are 30 years old
> look original.
>

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I think the old way of rubbing in linseed oil was:  Once a day for a week,
then
once a week for a month, than once a month for a year, and once a year
thereafter.  ld
JEGARH@aol.com wrote:
I
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it
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Jerry- This sounds interesting...
What sort of flame?
Where to find nitric acid?
What's the advantage over wood-finish stains?
Thanks-
Michael
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assistant: Message-ID: <199802202103.NAA04412@lithium.dowco.com>
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Hi Tom.  I'm pleased for you, that you are getting better accuracy from
your RX.  About the velocity loss, 'though it may well be, as you say, the
seal,  it  could also be entirely due to lubrication effects.
Unfortunately, this gun is a bit more difficult to tear down and
troubleshoot!  Have you tried it yet?  Maybe it's best not to mess with
that accuracy? :-)
Eb