PCP Stoeger XM1 Ranger service

[mrage]

After looking at several photos of the Macavity guns, I wouldn't be surprised that SPA is building them also, triggers,pic rail , safety, side lever look the same to my aged eyes.

 

[JimT66]

After looking at several photos of the Macavity guns, I wouldn't be surprised that SPA is building them also, triggers,pic rail , safety, side lever look the same to my aged eyes.

More than just a passing resemblance isn't it. I think the same with lot if them, especially the bullpups.

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

Well, Stoeger kept it'[s word. I just received a Brand-New Ranger from UPS. It must not leak cus it showed up with 3000 psi in the Tank!

 

[JimT66]

Well, Stoeger kept it'[s word. I just received a Brand-New Ranger from UPS. It must not leak cus it showed up with 3000 psi in the Tank!

Excellent. Stoeger keep this up, and it won't take them long at all to have one heckuva customer base beating down they doors. I'm already sold on my Ranger.

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

Now that I have the AF SS i really have no reason to bump up the Reg in the Ranger. I will just use it for the lighter Pellets.

 

[JimT66]

Now that I have the AF SS i really have no reason to bump up the Reg in the Ranger. I will just use it for the lighter Pellets.

That's all I am gonna do with mine. Shoot the JTS .25's. Not worry about anything heavier. If I need more power than that, the AF comes out. The Ranger has plenty of juice for skunks, dillos and trash pandas.

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

That's all I am gonna do with mine. Shoot the JTS .25's. Not worry about anything heavier. If I need more power than that, the AF comes out. The Ranger has plenty of juice for skunks, dillos and trash pandas.

I have not mounted the scope yet, but I just took it out of the box, and put the Mod and the lil Chrono on it. It is similar to the first one.
14's 995
17.6 928
18's 918
21's 808
and 25's 795. 35.5 fpe is not very impressive. But the Condor can push em! lol
I won't waste my Heavies on this, but for inexpensive plinking the 17-21's seem ok.

 

[JimT66]

I have not mounted the scope yet, but I just took it out of the box, and put the Mod and the lil Chrono on it. It is similar to the first one.
14's 995
17.6 928
18's 918
21's 808
and 25's 795. 35.5 fpe is not very impressive. But the Condor can push em! lol
I won't waste my Heavies on this, but for inexpensive plinking the 17-21's seem ok.

Yours is the .22? I was thinking you where expecting the .25 today. That's what mine is. Hopefully it won't be raining tomorrow, and I can chrony it. I will just be shooting the JTS 25.39 grain domes outta it, unless I pick up a can of light weight slugs to try out.

 

[JimT66]

I have not mounted the scope yet, but I just took it out of the box, and put the Mod and the lil Chrono on it. It is similar to the first one.
14's 995
17.6 928
18's 918
21's 808
and 25's 795. 35.5 fpe is not very impressive. But the Condor can push em! lol
I won't waste my Heavies on this, but for inexpensive plinking the 17-21's seem ok.

Those 17.6, and the 18's are humping along pretty dang good in 22. I would t hesitate to pop any critters that come a calling with it.

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

Those 17.6, and the 18's are humping along pretty dang good in 22. I would t hesitate to pop any critters that come a calling with it.

Yes they are. The 17.6 are the inexpensive Norma's and the 18's are JTS and JSB's. I almost got the .25 Condor SS, but figured I would keep it all the same to swap parts around. I don't shoot our Yard Critters, but if I venture out I want to be prepared. lol

 

[JimT66]

Yes they are. The 17.6 are the inexpensive Norma's and the 18's are JTS and JSB's. I almost got the .25 Condor SS, but figured I would keep it all the same to swap parts around. I don't shoot our Yard Critters, but if I venture out I want to be prepared. lol

Its easy enough, and lord knows lot cheaper. To swap barrels in the AF, get what ya want or need! Are the Norma pellets pretty good? I've never tried any, but sure been tempted. I understand, always be prepared . Unfortunately our yard critters are the predatory variety, gotta protect the chickens and the outside pets.

 

[Chief 10-Beers]

I prefer the Heavier weight with the NORMA. I still get a few fliers like all the others, but for the price I like them. I still shoot the Crossman sometimes in the JTS since it has the Power Knobs. I can dial them down much slower.

 

[JimT66]

My standard 22 arrow loves the crosmans. It a permanent resident of lower power though. Like 16-17lbs of energy. My Classic though is lot better/ more power, and won't shoot them for squat. It only likes the heavier 17-18 grain stuff, so I will grab me a can of the Norma's and check them out. Shame too, I stocked up on the old cphp.

 

[mrage]

Its easy enough, and lord knows lot cheaper. To swap barrels in the AF, get what ya want or need! Are the Norma pellets pretty good? I've never tried any, but sure been tempted. I understand, always be prepared . Unfortunately our yard critters are the predatory variety, gotta protect the chickens and the outside pets.

I have found the 17.6 Norma pellets to be very good in all my .22 guns as long as the speed stays 890 & below ( sound familiar?) . I haven't even tried them in the Ranger because I've had such good luck w/ JTS 18-21grs,Apolo 18.5 Hunters, & H&N Baracuda Match 21.+gr. and it's running hotter than 900 w/ 18gr pellets. Matter of fact I just took the 26th Ghog ,w/.22 guns, this morning using the Ranger & the 18.5 Opolo Hunters. I was knocking starlings & HOSPs off the silo bunker wall @ 52yrds before spotting the Ghog on some old wrapped round bales.

 

[JimT66]

I have found the 17.6 Norma pellets to be very good in all my .22 guns as long as the speed stays 890 & below ( sound familiar?) . I haven't even tried them in the Ranger because I've had such good luck w/ JTS 18-21grs,Apolo 18.5 Hunters, & H&N Baracuda Match 21.+gr. and it's running hotter than 900 w/ 18gr pellets. Matter of fact I just took the 26th Ghog ,w/.22 guns, this morning using the Ranger & the 18.5 Opolo Hunters. I was knocking starlings & HOSPs off the silo bunker wall @ 52yrds before spotting the Ghog on some old wrapped round bales.

You kinda making me regret not getting my Ranger in .22 with that kinda accuracy! That's just great. Granted that's outside my max distance, but knowing the capability is there long as I do my part is a huge plus. Hopefully the 25 is capable of the same.

 

[mrage]

You kinda making me regret not getting my Ranger in .22 with that kinda accuracy! That's just great. Granted that's outside my max distance, but knowing the capability is there long as I do my part is a huge plus. Hopefully the 25 is capable of the same.

Just switched moderators on the Ranger & ran a mag through the chrony. 18gr Apolos averaged 940 @ 1ft from muzzle. My .25 Ranger does 915~ w/ 25 JSBs, 910 w/ Hades 26+gr. I just switched moderators on the .25 from Sumo to the Airgun Capital .30 Shorty.

 

[Dogowski]

A shout out to Stoeger Service. As I posted before My XM1 was not holding air, so I called to see about a warranty. The Fellow there named Joe was very friendly and helpful. He gave Me a Warranty Number and said to just send it in. I asked how long for Repairs. He said None! We will ship you out a Brand New Rifle, and it's not a Refurb either! I am Impressed! I got it all boxed up and ship it out tomorrow. This seems like great Service to Me!

Very impressive service! The number to call is not posted in the manuals and if you can please post the number it will make life easier for others including me and thank you!

 

[Bill]

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[Chief 10-Beers]

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[SpindleB]

The Bullshark is 100% made by Snowpeak. I’ve interchanged many parts with my P35.
Umarex and Diana also use them

Basically at the low end of the market most likely the gun was made in China or Turkey by a small number of companies. It is all about volume to reduce costs. Minor differences but the majority of shared components. Snowpeak M60B and Umarex Zelos or Benjamin Akela and Kral Puncher for example.