I decided I couldn't live without an XS60c (CO2) airgun in .22 caliber from Mike Melick at Flying Dragon Airguns.
So I emailed Mike, and he emailed back, etc., etc., etc., and now I have one. And I'm very happy with it.
He mailed it on 14 March 17,
Canada Post got it from customs (who opened it for inspection) on 21 March 17, and
I received it on 7 April 17.
Mike is a great guy to deal with and he prepped the rifle for me including a free fps adjustment, a new barrel crown, and he polished the stock.
The gun itself is great, and so light it's hard to believe it's a real gun.
I had growing pains with this, my very first CO2 rifle and learning about stuff like how not to close the cap on the gas tube too tight etc. I have to shoot at a more sedate pace to keep the gun from cooling too much, but I was surprised that at 10 yards when I could hear the sound of the impacts changing, the pellet trajectory didn't change much until the final 10 or so shots. I got about 60 usable shots which I think is fine. I got a bulk fill cap (which was extra) with the gun but I haven't tried that procedure yet.
I talked to Mike again today and he answered all my questions and offered advice. Like I said, a great guy to deal with.
The trigger was a bit rough with a long single pull, so I tuned it - reducing the trigger/sear overlap, easing the trigger pull spring a little, and most importantly fairing the trigger and sear where they interact. I used 400 to 1500 grit sandpaper. It now has an easier, shorter pull, and it's nice and smooth. One nice thing about the trigger is that when you remove the side plate, it doesn't want to go "sproing" and fly apart. It just sits there. And it's simple and easy to work on.
I've changed the sights to a rear UTG peep sight and a front sight with the core of a guitar "E" string for the vertical post with a tiny drop of epoxy on the end.
I've only Chrony'd 3 or 4 shots due to bad weather, but the top fps I got was 640. I was starting to run out of CO2 so I'll do it properly when the weather improves. It's too cold right now for CO2 guns outdoors.
It seems pretty accurate but I'm just starting to go through different pellets to find the type it prefers, and I'm still getting used to it. I put 5 pellets inside about 3/4" at 10 yards indoors with Grizzlys before I did the trigger. (My version of "rested" is sitting on a low stool, both elbows on my knees.) Since it has "no" recoil, maybe I'll try actual "rested".More experimenting coming up later today.
And since Mike told me it's fine to leave the gun charged with CO2 (something probably everyone else already knows) I can go and fire just a few shots and don't have to exhaust all the gas.It's a great looking gun and its FUN to shoot!!
Peter
