Glad to hear it , yes there are a lot of tinkerers out there and air guns fits that bill perfectly / only problem is its a Huge money pit -rabbit hole and air guns are addicting sport between buying guns and going thru them and scopes / eventually it leads rite into the PCP world , it took me a long time before I started getting into a pcp air rifle and set up / we become kids again waiting for the brown truck to deliver are new gun LOL
Your long videos with lots of detail a quite useful. We can always skip forward over parts we aren't interested in if need be, though I haven't had to do that.
Thank you for another extremely valuable video, Mike. I vote for long videos with lots and lots of detail. You could re-edit a highlights version of long videos, but I think your audience predominantly prefers more detail. Actually, I seek out the longest videos, because I can relax more and learn more and spend less time clicking and seeing ads. Long videos for technical topics are the best. Your content contains extreme value, so it would be a shame to lose any of that knowledge and experience in the creation of shorter videos. ... Anyhow .. it was great to see a fresh video from you. I was able to find some time to at least make a really nice custom-cut-foam Pelican case for one of my Hatsan 125 25 cals. (It shares the case with a Gamo Magnum GR 22 cal.) Well I did have some time to clean barrels, but mostly it has been making cases. I'm looking forward to getting into the internals, with your guidance and help, as soon as I get moved. At least now it is easy to transport my air guns with me and have them ready to enjoy when the opportunity presents itself and also to protect them for the long term. At least the 125 got a great cleaning and a little more breaking in and careful lubing and oil treating and a top-of-the-line foam home. I put the cheapo Optima scope on it .. but only because I cannot decide what scope to get for the final and I'm saving that for after I move. Cheers!
I use Hawke Airmax scope ,I make sure the scope is zeroed then when mounted I shoot at a dot at17yds and see how far off the point of impact is then if its is not with in 1" I will bend the barrel so that I hits that dot that keeps the scope reticle at its center where it is the strongest
Thank you for the awesome video Mike!!! I was wondering if you knew of a rear peep sight that would fit on the hatsan 125. It doesn't have to be anything special, just something that would fit properly
I dont know on the peep sights but alot like the red dot sights have you looked into something like a Burris fast fire just look for cheaper versions of the red dot sights www.opticsplanet.com/burris-fastfire-w-picatinny-mount-4-moa-dot-mat-fastfire-sight.html www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-1x25-trophy-series-riflescope-trs-25-red-dot-731303.html?sscid=51k6_hbcmp&
Do you make both the adapters for sale for a hatsan 87qe. Would like one for when the ram finally give out. How much fps lost vs the vortex? Thanks in advance. Very informative video.
I can make adapters but better then that I rebuild the vortex rams & re set them to 150 bar fill awaysmike@hotmail.com theres my info when you need it. prices are discussed via email
Hey Mike, I just subscribed to your channel. I haven’t had a chance to watch all your videos; and with that being said I need a gas ram for my Hatsan Vortex 135. Can you point me in the right direction please sir?
Mike , I have a issue with my Model 95 vortex locking the sear when cocking it, can you repair or give me any help on that. Replaced the vortex air cylinder and all is the same as the old one. but can't get it to lock up when cocking it. The sear won't engage
Yes awaysmike@hotmail.com I rebuild the gas rams properly they will not last on their own you need to have the notch on the end of the gas ram face the trigger sears other wise the sears wont engage
Mr Mike I talk to you one time before about rebuilding a quantum trigger for me you said normally you don't do it without the rifle but all I need is the trigger rebuilt and the part that I can't get which is the half moon if you could reply to me please I don't have any other options to getting these parts
Hi, I'm a weirdo. I want to replace my gas ram with a spring setup. I got an F4 so that I could have a knock around .177. I had no idea it was going to be this hard to cock and have a kick that might even threaten my Hawk scope. Frankly if I had he money I'd get an R7 as I don't plan on hunting or doing any long distance shooting with it. Anyway. What would I need to convert my F4 to a springer, and where might I get the parts. Thanks for your great videos! Lawrence
Hi Lawrence I don't have that rifle and with springs they need to fit the piston the best and you need the correct length and it would need some type of spring guide for it so you be better off selling it then buy a springer crosman has other springer rifles that are not a lot of money/ you can list it here americanairguns.net/classifieds/classifieds.php?adsort=rifles
Hi Steve I do not / hatsan vorteck rams can be filled because they are made that way but a lot are not refillable. If a gas ram is refillable then you will need the special adapters that they may make for it. However hatsan made their gas rams so you can fill them with a fill probe that is connected to your PCP pump or PCP compressor here is what the probes looks like . it slides thru a opening at end of ram the O rings seal off each side in the center of that opening then air pressurizes the gas ram opening up the built in check (see link) its is similar to how they are filling this pcp rifle ruclips.net/video/FqZqDhiNo5E/видео.html
@@MrSteppingstone888 I've never heard of gas rams that are refillable. I'll need to check to see if the BSA gas ram piston is refillable or not. Thanks for the info.
@@MrRockstar1968 gas ram is like the gas struts used on vehicles that have a Hatch back widow that opens and closes or small car engine hoods may have them to hold it open when manually lifted
@@MrSteppingstone888 Yeah I know what the gas ram is, I've owned a few gas ram rifles for a few years now. I've just checked the gas ram pistons that are recommended for my rifle and they don't look refillable.
Good evening. I got a DIANA RWS model 34 .22 caliber . Need to change from springer to nitro piston . What would you recommend and thank you . God and the Holy Virgin Mary bless you.
The pistons have a internal stem in the center so you wont be able to gas ram it/ you would need the other type of piston and the different trigger. You could have me make you a custom spring guide & top hat for it, you would need to send me your spring , would be 85.00 shipped back
Go to my Channel see where it says (Sharing my passion for air guns, work done ,mods, re barreling, lathe work etc. click the small continue arrow at the end and it will pull up my info to reach me
Why would I want to do that? A gas ram fails the gun is totally useless. If the spring breaks, at least it will still usually shoot. It will have less velocity, but will still shoot none the less.
If the spring breaks you don't keep shooting it, you fix it , learn how to work on your air gun then you will be prepared and you will be able to choose which one you want and like.
Why somebody would ever want a gas ram air rifle is beyond me springer all the way gas rams suck because they will fail but took care of a spring is good to go and just as accurate as a pcp gun
springer guys like the mechanics of the custom set up they use, usually with a custom fitting spring guide. It also depends on what gun you compare / springers are not at pcp levels but at least they are not boring compared to a pcp/ some springer guys detune and are maybe using a R-9 or something that is not over sprung in power to get best groups
What happened is I shut the shop down & projects because I needed a break. you can get to a place where your just tired of it so you just stop & shut it down then you come back & start again its not the first time I have taking a air gun break also I had some health things I was dealing with.
@@MrSteppingstone888 take care big brother. Health is our priority. And comeback soon. remember brother., we are here for couple of days, months or years...
Hi Luis if it is a Russian gas ram yes I heard they can fail and if it is a hatsan gas ram Yes they definitely fail but I rebuild those properly, crosman XL gas rams and the smaller one have been holding out pretty good these days and they are inexpensive also / Now the SPRING always need a proper spring guide the factory ones are generic and worthless I make custom spring guides and top hats and factory spring depending on the gun are not good grade spring soI use after market Vortek springs . see link vortekproducts.com/ourstore/index.php?route=information/contact
Why would you want to gas ram an air rifle when they explode I've tried both and a yellow ox spring made in the UK is far superior and no I have had no guns been destroyed by an ox in 30years less cocking effort than a gas ram and more power and are not the same as a strut on a car with a damper in them stick with a coil fellas they don't blow gun to bits
Are you in a power restricted country ? or full power like in the USA when did you ever hear of a gas ram exploding, I rebuild the hatsan gas rams for people when they and I never even heard of one exploding . Gas rams do not exsplode. most are filled to 150 bar fill and a few custom filled one maybe to 170 bar, BTW there is no gas in them it is air or nitrogen incase you did not know. they will leak due to internal failure but not exsplode
@@amandastephens1363 Amanda what model gun was it? and what exactly happened to the gun ? did it cock then not fire then fired on its own because thats a different issue , I believe he makes his own gas rams , its not going to blow up like a bomb / but it sounds like it was not made properly. Ive cut a slice into a live gas ram with a grinder cut off wheel the air flys out but nothing splits or tears its over in 4 seconds the air is depleted/ also a gas ram needs to be installed so it has pre load meaning the shaft is collapsed when its together at least by 1/8" who installed the gas ram
how long can the gas ram be used or how long will it last before it fails? if its a hatsan they will fail fairly quick I rebuild them properly and no telling some go quick others dont. other gas rams it depends on who made it. Crossman gas rams seam to hold up pretty good not sure on the Russian rams
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we LOVE the fine details. Please continue. I watch your videos and I review them constantly as I am just learning these air rifles.
Glad to hear it , yes there are a lot of tinkerers out there and air guns fits that bill perfectly / only problem is its a Huge money pit -rabbit hole and air guns are addicting sport between buying guns and going thru them and scopes / eventually it leads rite into the PCP world , it took me a long time before I started getting into a pcp air rifle and set up / we become kids again waiting for the brown truck to deliver are new gun LOL
I look forward to your videos. I have found all your them very instructive and informative. The format is perfect. Thanks
Thank you
The fine details will keep your Air rifle going 👍👍👍👍🛠🛠🛠🛠
Yeah don't change the format. You're a great teacher.
Thank You ! 👍
Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍
Thank you glad it shed some light
Your long videos with lots of detail a quite useful. We can always skip forward over parts we aren't interested in if need be, though I haven't had to do that.
Yes for most people, Thats what I would do
MIKE A VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO! I HOPE YOU MADE IT THRU THE BLIZZARD WITH NO PROBLEMS.
LOL that was something else13"
one week of cold and I guess it will all be over. now days you never know
Thank you for another extremely valuable video, Mike. I vote for long videos with lots and lots of detail. You could re-edit a highlights version of long videos, but I think your audience predominantly prefers more detail. Actually, I seek out the longest videos, because I can relax more and learn more and spend less time clicking and seeing ads. Long videos for technical topics are the best. Your content contains extreme value, so it would be a shame to lose any of that knowledge and experience in the creation of shorter videos. ... Anyhow .. it was great to see a fresh video from you. I was able to find some time to at least make a really nice custom-cut-foam Pelican case for one of my Hatsan 125 25 cals. (It shares the case with a Gamo Magnum GR 22 cal.) Well I did have some time to clean barrels, but mostly it has been making cases. I'm looking forward to getting into the internals, with your guidance and help, as soon as I get moved. At least now it is easy to transport my air guns with me and have them ready to enjoy when the opportunity presents itself and also to protect them for the long term. At least the 125 got a great cleaning and a little more breaking in and careful lubing and oil treating and a top-of-the-line foam home. I put the cheapo Optima scope on it .. but only because I cannot decide what scope to get for the final and I'm saving that for after I move. Cheers!
I use Hawke Airmax scope ,I make sure the scope is zeroed then when mounted I shoot at a dot at17yds and see how far off the point of impact is then if its is not with in 1" I will bend the barrel so that I hits that dot that keeps the scope reticle at its center where it is the strongest
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Hi Mike, good topic, thank you for your videos, are always an excellent teaching for me. Cheers
Thank you!
Thank you for the awesome video Mike!!! I was wondering if you knew of a rear peep sight that would fit on the hatsan 125. It doesn't have to be anything special, just something that would fit properly
I dont know on the peep sights but alot like the red dot sights have you looked into something like a Burris fast fire just look for cheaper versions of the red dot sights www.opticsplanet.com/burris-fastfire-w-picatinny-mount-4-moa-dot-mat-fastfire-sight.html
www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-1x25-trophy-series-riflescope-trs-25-red-dot-731303.html?sscid=51k6_hbcmp&
Thanks a lot
Your welcome !!
Do you make both the adapters for sale for a hatsan 87qe. Would like one for when the ram finally give out. How much fps lost vs the vortex? Thanks in advance. Very informative video.
I can make adapters but better then that I rebuild the vortex rams
& re set them to 150 bar fill awaysmike@hotmail.com
theres my info when you need it. prices are discussed via email
Hey Mike, I just subscribed to your channel. I haven’t had a chance to watch all your videos; and with that being said I need a gas ram for my Hatsan Vortex 135. Can you point me in the right direction please sir?
Email sent .
Mike , I have a issue with my Model 95 vortex locking the sear when cocking it, can you repair or give me any help on that. Replaced the vortex air cylinder and all is the same as the old one. but can't get it to lock up when cocking it. The sear won't engage
Yes awaysmike@hotmail.com
I rebuild the gas rams properly they will not last on their own
you need to have the notch on the end of the gas ram face the trigger sears
other wise the sears wont engage
Mr Mike I talk to you one time before about rebuilding a quantum trigger for me you said normally you don't do it without the rifle but all I need is the trigger rebuilt and the part that I can't get which is the half moon if you could reply to me please I don't have any other options to getting these parts
Ron I replied to your first post and gave you my email address here it is again
awaysmike@hotmail.com no caps
Hi, I'm a weirdo. I want to replace my gas ram with a spring setup. I got an F4 so that I could have a knock around .177. I had no idea it was going to be this hard to cock and have a kick that might even threaten my Hawk scope. Frankly if I had he money I'd get an R7 as I don't plan on hunting or doing any long distance shooting with it. Anyway. What would I need to convert my F4 to a springer, and where might I get the parts. Thanks for your great videos!
Lawrence
Hi Lawrence
I don't have that rifle and with springs they need to fit the piston the best and you need the correct length and it would need some type of spring guide for it so you be better off selling it then buy a springer
crosman has other springer rifles that are not a lot of money/ you can list it here
americanairguns.net/classifieds/classifieds.php?adsort=rifles
Mr Mike, Just curious if you're interested in a Hatsan Mod 95 for a $100.. Might have 50 rounds through it. With supplied scope of course.
Hi Peter Thanks for asking but I have way to many 95's LOL
@@MrSteppingstone888 ok buddy ! Just thought I’d ask.. 👍
my hatsan has a mod125 vortex gas piston is out of air how can we fill it
You would need to send it to me and I will rebuild it properly awaysmike@hotmail.com
Do you have any footage on how to increase the power of a gas ram?
Hi Steve
I do not / hatsan vorteck rams can be filled because they are made that way but a lot are not refillable.
If a gas ram is refillable then you will need the special adapters that they may make for it.
However hatsan made their gas rams so you can fill them with a fill probe that is connected to your PCP pump or PCP compressor here is what the probes looks like . it slides thru a opening at end of ram the O rings seal off each side in the center of that opening then air pressurizes the gas ram opening up the built in check (see link) its is similar to how they are filling this pcp rifle
ruclips.net/video/FqZqDhiNo5E/видео.html
@@MrSteppingstone888 I've never heard of gas rams that are refillable. I'll need to check to see if the BSA gas ram piston is refillable or not. Thanks for the info.
@@MrRockstar1968
gas ram is like the gas struts used on vehicles that have a Hatch back widow that opens and closes
or small car engine hoods may have them to hold it open when manually lifted
@@MrSteppingstone888 Yeah I know what the gas ram is, I've owned a few gas ram rifles for a few years now. I've just checked the gas ram pistons that are recommended for my rifle and they don't look refillable.
Can you repair my Benjamin air rifle needs a new gas piston I think . Won’t shoot anymore:(
Hi Steve what model is your Benjamin rifle
Good evening. I got a DIANA RWS model 34 .22 caliber . Need to change from springer to nitro piston . What would you recommend and thank you .
God and the Holy Virgin Mary bless you.
The pistons have a internal stem in the center so you wont be able to gas ram it/ you would need the other type of piston and the different trigger.
You could have me make you a custom spring guide & top hat for it,
you would need to send me your spring , would be 85.00 shipped back
@@MrSteppingstone888 thanks 👍
You need a piston that looks like BSA meteor only then it can be switched to gas ram.
I have a couple questions for you Mike if you could get ahold of me.
Go to my Channel see where it says (Sharing my passion for air guns, work done ,mods, re barreling, lathe work etc.
click the small continue arrow at the end and it will pull up my info to reach me
Why would I want to do that? A gas ram fails the gun is totally useless. If the spring breaks, at least it will still usually shoot. It will have less velocity, but will still shoot none the less.
If the spring breaks you don't keep shooting it, you fix it , learn how to work on your air gun then you will be
prepared and you will be able to choose which one you want and like.
@@MrSteppingstone888 I have both. I shot one a long time with a broken spring.
@@NorthFloridaAirGunner what rifle do you have and are you in the U.S.
Why somebody would ever want a gas ram air rifle is beyond me springer all the way gas rams suck because they will fail but took care of a spring is good to go and just as accurate as a pcp gun
springer guys like the mechanics of the custom set up they use, usually with a custom fitting spring guide.
It also depends on what gun you compare / springers are not at pcp levels but at least they are not boring compared to a pcp/ some springer guys detune and are maybe using a R-9 or something that is not over sprung in power to get best groups
What happened ? no new videos for months
What happened is I shut the shop down & projects because I needed a break.
you can get to a place where your just tired of it so you just stop & shut it down then you come back & start again its not the first time I have taking a air gun break also I had some health things I was dealing with.
@@MrSteppingstone888 take care big brother. Health is our priority. And comeback soon. remember brother., we are here for couple of days, months or years...
Nooooo gas ram no good spring 100 % beter gas ram they de gas and dy .
Hi Luis if it is a Russian gas ram yes I heard they can fail and if it is a hatsan gas ram Yes they definitely fail but I rebuild those properly, crosman XL gas rams and the smaller one have been holding out pretty good these days and they are inexpensive also / Now the SPRING always need a proper spring guide the factory ones are generic and worthless I make custom spring guides and top hats and factory spring depending on the gun are not good grade spring soI use after market Vortek springs . see link
vortekproducts.com/ourstore/index.php?route=information/contact
Why would you want to gas ram an air rifle when they explode I've tried both and a yellow ox spring made in the UK is far superior and no I have had no guns been destroyed by an ox in 30years less cocking effort than a gas ram and more power and are not the same as a strut on a car with a damper in them stick with a coil fellas they don't blow gun to bits
Are you in a power restricted country ? or full power like in the USA when did you ever hear of a gas ram exploding, I rebuild the hatsan gas rams for people when they and I never even heard of one exploding .
Gas rams do not exsplode. most are filled to 150 bar fill and a few custom filled one maybe to 170 bar,
BTW there is no gas in them it is air or nitrogen incase you did not know. they will leak due to internal failure but not exsplode
@@MrSteppingstone888 I've had it happen custom air seals Australia cocked the gun went to fire and nothing happens then bang
@@amandastephens1363 Amanda what model gun was it? and what exactly happened to the gun ? did it cock then not fire then fired on its own because thats a different issue , I believe he makes his own gas rams , its not going to blow up like a bomb / but it sounds like it was not made properly. Ive cut a slice into a live gas ram with a grinder cut off wheel the air flys out but nothing splits or tears its over in 4 seconds the air is depleted/ also a gas ram needs to be installed so it has pre load meaning the shaft is collapsed when its together at least by 1/8" who installed the gas ram
Thanks for your time.
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How long can a gas ram be used?
how long can the gas ram be used or how long will it last before it fails? if its a hatsan they will fail fairly quick I rebuild them properly and no telling some go quick others dont. other gas rams it depends on who made it. Crossman gas rams seam to hold up pretty good not sure on the Russian rams