Sonoran BRK Sonoran 30

[Billm]

@Billm If you can find it, please post a link. I haven’t read that.

See @CTAirgunner post below, he found it.

 

[Billm]

I’m spending so much time on this forum, I can’t remember where I read what LOL.

 

[Centercut]

Do you think this rifle has the power to push the AEA 66 gr?

Plus, the 66 grain aren’t that great. I’ve shot them at 900 fps from my Skout and they were just “meh”. Plus the BC was no better than the 50.5 grain.

 

[Danman]

I would like the standard Sonoran, with the smaller bottle… 75 fpe is plenty for small to medium sized game. I like it in hunting configuration. Don’t want to heavy it up with the larger bottles. Though I concede that those who compete may have a need for the full power package. I like my bottles to be proportionate to the gun, irregardless of shot count… So the basic Sonoran, if I had to choose.

I won't argue, but given ammo costs and looking for that kinda power I'd go .25? Maybe snag a .25 barrel for your Ghost, 70+FPE on tap! More Ammo choices, flatter shooting....I think I'm selling myself on a .25
I wouldn't want a big ol 700cc bottle either....I wonder if any other Brk stocks would fit the Sonoran?

 

[Luis Leon]

I believe the majority are interested in the power potential of the sweet Sonoran. Myself? Am wanting to see what the standard Sonoran does out the box. And also to see what playing around with the adjustable TP brings. By all current accounts out there now? Another winner for the BRK lineup.

 

[Linehauler73]

My thought process is like this: who is buying this gun without a power tune?!?! The Ghost in.30 is a bit of a dog, and it can get up to 90+fpe with the heavier pellets. The Sonoran doesn't make sense without the power tune really. The Leishy's were one of the first to offer a SubMoa barrel....personally I hope SubMoa gets a barrel design for most pcps out there! Most manufacturers could use some more barrel options .

I agree and I guess maybe I’m harsh but this fact alone would keep me from ever buying one. Not cow-towing to marketing crap like that. Just my personal opinion. Obviously they are selling them and the tuning service

 

[CTAirgunner]

We are all allowed to be a little harsh with things, personally I don't see an issue with it, I kind of look at it like other rifles with multiple variants, you can buy the sniper version or the standard, etc, etc...

 

[Luis Leon]

I agree and I guess maybe I’m harsh but this fact alone would keep me from ever buying one. Not cow-towing to marketing crap like that. Just my personal opinion. Obviously they are selling them and the tuning service

You don’t have to have the power tune… The gun has plenty of power right out the box.

 

[Shortcut]

You don’t have to have the power tune… The gun has plenty of power right out the box.

I don’t think AOA is forcing anyone to purchase the Sonoran or the power tune just offering options.

 

[Pesty3782]

Well let's get back to talking about the Sonoran I am shooting

For those of you who have bought one, stock up on these. The barrel is setup kind of like a RW, where it has 2 barrel O rings. Every time I pull the barrel to clean it, these get mangled and need replaced. I found a little silicone grease, on them when you put the barrel back in helps.

I have only replaced the Breech seal once and that was right before Oregon.

The Breech O ring is a 5 X 1.5 Or in the O ring Store language a 1.5 X 5.






Groups I shot last night between the 50's and 45 AEA's will follow later.

Tony P.

 

[Billm]

I will order some, just in case AOA bothers to ship my Sonoran sometime.

 

[Solo1]

Well let's get back to talking about the Sonoran I am shooting

For those of you who have bought one, stock up on these. The barrel is setup kind of like a RW, where it has 2 barrel O rings. Every time I pull the barrel to clean it, these get mangled and need replaced. I found a little silicone grease, on them when you put the barrel back in helps.

I have only replaced the Breech seal once and that was right before Oregon.

The Breech O ring is a 5 X 1.5 Or in the O ring Store language a 1.5 X 5.




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Groups I shot last night between the 50's and 45 AEA's will follow later.

Tony P.

Tony i had that same problem with my first ghost. Now when i pull a barrel on a new gun i check where the last step is by the breech and see if it feels sharp if it does i take a fine file to the edge to get rid of the sharpness and stop it from cutting the o rings.

 

[Pesty3782]

Ok a long windy day at Rio for these 100 yard targets....Winds were 12-15 MPH with gusts up to 20 MPH.....On target 1 the tails of my flags were 90 degrees to the deck and I held off 8 MOA This was my last 100 yard target using the AEA's 45 grainers. I was shooting for groups so I used the same hold on all shots.

I learned a few things about my simple wind calls....Like... don't be afraid to hold more than 4 MOA to hit the target. It was very unnerving to have your center dot on the target to the left side and watch those 45 grainers drift over into the bull next door. I do need more practice for sure!!!!!

Tony P.

 

[Billm]

Thanks for sharing your information. What kind of velocity were you shooting?

 

[Pesty3782]

They were right at about 895 FPS…..From a few posts above, on the 5 shot group in low wind, and the group I shot at the indoor range this rifle can shoot!

A lot more learning is needed in reading the wind for sure.

Tony P.

 

[Billm]

The groups look awesome. Are the 45’s still beating out the .50’s?

 

[Pesty3782]

Well…..yes and no I was using some AEA 50’s and the groups were about the same, but I would get a flyer about every 8-10 rounds….You can tell it wasn’t the wind because, the pellet would hit the target below….5-6 inches or so. I need/want to try the JSB 50’s next. Not sure when that will happen.

Tony P.

 

[Luis Leon]

@Pesty3782, you are a shooting machine! Thank you for the efforts and all the information…

 

[Pesty3782]

For those of you waiting on your Sonoran this screw to take off the barrel is 1/8" and the front one is 3mm...It has to do with the process of the power tune. The silver you see are the threads.



Tony P.

 

[Solo1]

For those of you waiting on your Sonoran this screw to take off the barrel is 1/8" and the front one is 3mm...It has to do with the process of the power tune.

Tony P.
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Ya think they could get a metric tap?