Pyramyd Air Cup 2026 - The Journey Begins With A Stutter

[Billm]

Well, I’m not going to deny it, I was going to bail out on the PAC at 2am when I went to bed. As I’ve been documenting on here, I’ve had a rough time with my Panthera MKII. I thought I had it all good to go, but then realized that the leak was only half of the battle. But, I’ll create another thread about issue. Bottom line I left it too late to get another rifle ready. Then to really make things worse my GSX CS4, died. At 1:30am I had it apart on the kitchen counter, with no last minute success. First thought: forget the trip. Second thought:screwup! Go anyway! It’s all on me: poor decisions and some procrastination. I had mentioned weeks ago in the GSX thread that I thought my CS4 was dying, but, I didn’t plan for it actually happening. I had other rifles that I could have gotten ready, but I chose to insist on the FX. In my defense, it is a very accurate rifle when it wants to be.
So we got up at 5am and with 3 hours sleep, a broken compressor, probably a broken gun and not much air, started the 900 mile drive to the Pyramyd Air Cup. It’ll be a learning experience if nothing else . An expensive experience, but hopefully a fun one. I accept fully responsibility for the outcome LOL. It is what it is.

 

[hameditor]

Well, I’m not going to deny it, I was going to bail out on the PAC at 2am when I went to bed. As I’ve been documenting on here, I’ve had a rough time with my Panthera MKII. I thought I had it all good to go, but then realized that the leak was only half of the battle. But, I’ll create another thread about issue. Bottom line I left it too late to get another rifle ready. Then to really make things worse my GSX CS4, died. At 1:30am I had it apart on the kitchen counter, with no last minute success. First thought: forget the trip. Second thought:screwup! Go anyway! It’s all on me: poor decisions and some procrastination. I had mentioned weeks ago in the GSX thread that I thought my CS4 was dying, but, I didn’t plan for it actually happening. I had other rifles that I could have gotten ready, but I chose to insist on the FX. In my defense, it is a very accurate rifle when it wants to be.
So we got up at 5am and with 3 hours sleep, a broken compressor, probably a broken gun and not much air, started the 900 mile drive to the Pyramyd Air Cup. It’ll be a learning experience if nothing else . An expensive experience, but hopefully a fun one. I accept fully responsibility for the outcome LOL. It is what it is.View attachment 22458View attachment 22459

Bill, drive safely! I look forward to meeting you in Ohio

 

[Billm]

Bill, drive safely! I look forward to meeting you in Ohio

We will thanks. I look forward to meeting you also.

 

[BenjeneerJohn]

We will see you there. Don't worry about air. There is plenty around and PA has people filling tanks.

Take a bunch of sighters and hold for the velocity shift. You will learn and have fun either way!

John

 

[Billm]

We will see you there. Don't worry about air. There is plenty around and PA has people filling tanks.

Take a bunch of sighters and hold for the velocity shift. You will learn and have fun either way!

John

Thanks John, I will see you there.

 

[FL22]

Good luck Bill. Hope more than that, you have fun

 

[wolfmangreg]

Godspeed & have a great time!

Dunno when you're heading back, but if a pitstop is in order while on I-75 in northern Kentucky, whatever meal is appropriate at that time is on me if you're interested.

 

[pan60]

be safe!

 

[Auto1191]

I hope you brought your Panthera, their will be some great people their that could repair your rifle, just ask, & Happy Trails

 

[Billm]

I hope you brought your Panthera, their will be some great people their that could repair your rifle, just ask, & Happy Trails

I did, I also brought the Bull Barrel, I was told FX would be at the shoot.

 

[Billm]

Good luck Bill. Hope more than that, you have fun

Thanks.

Godspeed & have a great time!

Dunno when you're heading back, but if a pitstop is in order while on I-75 in northern Kentucky, whatever meal is appropriate at that time is on me if you're interested.

 

[Billm]

Godspeed & have a great time!

Dunno when you're heading back, but if a pitstop is in order while on I-75 in northern Kentucky, whatever meal is appropriate at that time is on me if you're interested.

Thanks. I appreciate the offer. We are from the the Panhandle and so we take I65. I think we are going to head back late Saturday night. That’s a really nice offer. Thanks again.

 

[Pumacarl]

Just have fun with it, do the raffle thing, you'll probably win another gun. Definately hit on FX to fix your barrel. I have noticed that the people that are worried about doing well, don't seem to have much fun. To me, those people already lost. Have a good time on your trip Bill!

 

[RobbieGio]

Good luck, Bill. Least you are keeping your spirits up. Hopefully, the FX reps there can answer some questions; or, put you in touch with someone to get the ball rolling on corrective actions.