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 Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:15 pm |
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| hollywood88 |
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| hey guys, new here. never messed much with a air rifle much till i got a ruger airhawk in on trade. it shoots great and works good on squirrels and small birds. been trying to test it out on a rabbit but no luck yet. just looking for some help on how to make it more accurate and shoot better |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:36 am |
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| broommaster2000 |
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| I think the model is based on a Diana/RWS 34, you might want to check around for some mods for that rifle. |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:14 am |
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| walter |
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hollywood, where are the pics?  |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:55 am |
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| broommaster2000 |
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| Oh, and welcome aboard! |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:21 am |
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| Slavia |
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Welcome to the forum, hollywood88.
There is a ton of things that you can do; depending on your gun some will give results and some not. Things like de-burring the innards, fitted spring guides, polishing the spring ends, honeing the trigger, polishing the muzzle crown - poke around the forum and you'll develop a wish list.
Really, though - there are three big things: First, the gun will take 500-1000 rounds to "break-in" (you didn't mention how old the Airhawk is). Second, try as many different kinds of pellets as possible - it makes a big difference. Finally, learn what has been called the "artillery hold." With the spring and piston flying around inside there is vibration and bi-directional recoil, and the lightest hold possible (while still maintaining control) will be most consistent.
Keep us updated on your progress - there is a place for you here. |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:33 pm |
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| yourdaddyjoe |
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| Welcome to the forum, hollywood88 |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:52 pm |
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| donec |
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| Welcome Hollywood88 to AGH from Pflugerville, Texas. |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:28 pm |
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| oddtodd |
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| Hey, Hollywood, where in indiana are you? I live in ohio, not far from where I-70 and the ohio line meet. Hopefully we live close enough together to go shooting sometime. Good luck with the new hobby! Trust me , this gets addicting! |
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