Sonoran Random Thoughts On the BRK Sonoran

[duchunter007]

I tried 900+ the other day and I keep coming back to 750-870. I’m going to step through the different velocities again. It keeps me from getting bored lol.

Well if you getting groups like that in the 860 to 880 range I would leave it

 

[Billm]

Some more 100yd specs targets at 101yds

 

[duchunter007]

Wow, Great groups!!!!!

 

[Billm]

Wow, Great groups!!!!!

Thanks, it was a good day. Windy, but in the high 70’s. Definitely a lot of fun. My diy electric rest seems to help a lot, it’s rock solid and allows me to shoot more comfortably and consistent. At least that’s my story lol. I removed the pic rail and ARCA adapter today to try and allow the forearm to slide with the recoil.

 

[duchunter007]

Thanks, it was a good day. Windy, but in the high 70’s. Definitely a lot of fun. My diy electric rest seems to help a lot, it’s rock solid and allows me to shoot more comfortably and consistent. At least that’s my story lol. I removed the pic rail and ARCA adapter today to try and allow the forearm to slide with the recoil.

Well it sure seems to be working very well, glad to see you doing so well with the Sonoran

 

[Billm]

I guess I really need to find a gauge that fits now. Not to mention removing the stem.

 

[Pumacarl]

I guess I really need to find a gauge that fits now. Not to mention removing the stem.

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Is there a story that goes along with this picture that could be told in language fit to print? I'd guess not, if it happened to me. That really sucks! I worry about that happening every time I put one of those on. At least your photo shows that my fears are justified.

 

[duchunter007]

I guess I really need to find a gauge that fits now. Not to mention removing the stem. View attachment 20125

Inquiring minds would like to know what happened?

 

[Pumacarl]

I would try an easy-out bit. I don't see anything else that would do it w/o screwing something else up. Let us know how you get it, these are the situations and solutions, that make airgun forums invaluable. I'm sorry that it happened to you Bill, but I've got to admit, that if it was going to happen to anyone, I'm glad that it happened to someone who will figure it out. Good luck!

 

[Billm]

Well, it’s not really that exciting. I had degassed the rifle. I tried to fill it and as soon as I heard the valve open, it would go no further and I could hear a faint hissing from the regulator gauge. Loosening the gauge is the proscribed method of degassing and so I figured the gauge just needed to be tightened. I gave it a turn and it went loose instead of tighter. I removed it with no issues and reinstalled it. It was still leaking, I made another turn and it sheared off. I wish I could put digital gauges on it, but there’s not enough room. As you can see from the photo the fill gauge reads 100 bar when it’s empty. I’m not a lie I, I told Elaine that I was tempted to invent an elaborate story, but I knew you guys wouldn’t buy it lol.

 

[Solo1]

Bill is got a huma gauge from utah airguns 23 mm goes to 300 bar with markings every 10 bar

 

[Billm]

Bill is got a huma gauge from utah airguns 23 mm goes to 300 bar with markings every 10 bar

I will check them out. I was going to order direct from Huma. I guess I’ll need to figure out the Dowty washer/ seal. Thanks NVM they’re back ordered at Utah Airguns. I’m going to be forced to jump off the pot and buy a new Airgun.

 

[duchunter007]

Bill is got a huma gauge from utah airguns 23 mm goes to 300 bar with markings every 10 bar

Is it a Huma with the FX logo on it?

 

[Solo1]

Is it a Huma with the FX logo on it?

 

[duchunter007]

I will check them out. I was going to order direct from Huma. I guess I’ll need to figure out the Dowdy washer/ seal. Thanks NVM they’re back ordered at Utah Airguns. I’m going to be forced to jump off the pot and buy a new Airgun.

I bought one for my Sonoran direct from Huma in 300 bar and the Sniper XR

 

[Billm]

Side note

Is it a Huma with the FX logo on it?

Yes, I think so

 

[Solo1]

They were $27 + ship and tax etc

 

[duchunter007]

I will check them out. I was going to order direct from Huma. I guess I’ll need to figure out the Dowdy washer/ seal. Thanks NVM they’re back ordered at Utah Airguns. I’m going to be forced to jump off the pot and buy a new Airgun.

Sorry, I got mine from AOA. They had them in stock, but not listed on the website

Palm Beach Airguns has the gauges

 

[Billm]

What am I missing, that sure looks like a Dowty washer. Huma states don’t ever use a Dowty washer to seal a gauge apparently.

 

[Billm]

Sorry, I got mine from AOA. They had them in stock, but not listed on the website

So that begs the question: why hasn’t AOA sent us all a 300 bar gauge. They told me I was on a list for a free replacement months ago.