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FILARMS MANUFACTURING <br>CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00832997925033904981noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-32083279334536389342008-01-27T21:51:00.001-08:002008-04-25T09:56:43.513-07:00The CB in Action<div style="text-align: left;">We attended LAGSA's first Airgun MS and Bench Rest competition for the year in Laguna last Sunday and had a blast. Thanks to all the organizers for a great event and I hope there are many more to come.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The CB flanked by two Caiman Mk1's</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R51zybVASYI/AAAAAAAAAC8/7lY9ZbDGewA/s1600-h/IMG_1812+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R51zybVASYI/AAAAAAAAAC8/7lY9ZbDGewA/s320/IMG_1812+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160408058202966402" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I don't want to seem like I'm making excuses but I feel the need to give a bit of background on how we approach these events. At first, we (Noli and I) didn't really take them that seriously. Until yesterday's event, I saw them as a way to socialize, maybe market a bit, and support the local industry. I was never one to actively pursue a title, since I feel that the trophies should go to those who take the sport seriously and work towards a win diligently, which we don't. Noli feels the same way, having the same hunting background that I do. We hunt. That's our passion and it is apparent in the utilitarian way we design our guns. So with this match which I wasn't really aware of till last week, we did the usual: Figure out what we had in the shop that we could use (believe it or not, I don't have my own gun. Go figure.), in this case, whatever was completed and on the shelf, sight it in the day before the event, then go and have fun on the day of. A newly assembled <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb.html">CB</a>, <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb_08.html">CB-A</a>, and a couple of old Caiman Mk1's that we experiment on got tagged.<br /><br />The matches consisted of the full range of silhouette courses (Rifle, open sight; Rifle, scoped; pistol categories; classed from B, A, AA, and AAA), and a new BR competition that was being debuted by this group as the potential standard for all the BR matches. They used the BR-50 target (50 shots, 100 pts per clean bull, with 50 pt deductions as you tag an outer circle., for a total of 5000 pts) but placed it at 25 yards. I still remember my comment when we approached the field, confidently telling Noli and everyone within embarassing earshot that 25 yards was too damn close. Heh. Shame on me.<br /><br />We tackled the BR first. We realized that we should have brought at least one .177 caliber that would have been an advantage when shooting paper, but since we didn't have any, I chose to go with a <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2007/08/caiman-b-type.html">Caiman BT</a> that had a .22 cal walther barrel on it. It was doing 850fps on JSB's, and the walther barrel was giving me one hole groups all morning long. Noli went with a 10 inch brass barreled (don't ask me why), Bigboy tanked monster that he had set up as a "rat gun", so configured because we had been invited to go on an "urban rat hunt" by one of our customers. Not the best choices for BR, but what the hey. What seemed like an easy sweep for us became a mind-boggling, humbling, and self-doubt inducing shoot. Now, when we test guns at the shop, we normally shoot a pellet hole, then shoot at that hole to make groups. Shooting at the same 3/4 inch white circle 50 times near put me in a daze. It totally threw off my aim-small-shoot-small style because the white circle didn't give me a small black reference point I was used to aiming at (like a pellet hole). Since it was one shot per target, I couldn't make myself one either. To be honest, 25 yards has not challenged me so badly since I got my first BB gun. My point of aim wavered all over the white expanse and each shot that I threw off made me doubt myself and the gun even more. I think, in retrospect, that THIS is the challenge in BR. Being able to control yourself, adapt to the situation, and master the other forces that ARE in your control. The wind was being very kind, not to mention that the lanes where we were shooting seemed to have been built with airgunners in mind, having embankments on either side and giving us really great almost windless shooting conditions. Noli at this time was undergoing his own trials, his carbon fiber moderator's end cap having chosen this time to fail and attempt to fly into low earth orbit. He replaced it with a spare moderator (or one from another gun, I forget), but when he started shooting plate sized groups, he opted go without. So, here I was having doubts about how well I was shooting, and Noli was just sighting in the gun on the target sighters after time was called and the match officially started. Hehe, love that pressure. So, given 30 mins to complete the 50 shots, my over-confident self thought I was going to beat the clock by hours. As it turns out, between my bouts of self (and gun) doubt, and Noli's blasting away with a LOUD non-moderated burp gun, I finished with just 30 seconds to spare. Pat on the back for not pissing in my pants.<br /><br />I did a bit better in the silhouette match. I'm not much of a freehand shooter, preferring to do most of my shooting off a rest. Even in hunting, I will try to find a proper rest, otherwise I might even let the quarry go. I chose to shoot a newly assembled <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb.html">CB</a> with a .22 cal brass barrel because I wanted to put the new model through its paces. The only change we made to the gun was a concession to my left-handedness, so a sporter ambi stock was cobbled together to fit on it the day before. I felt a bit under prepared and undergunned, as most shooters there had gobs of practice and use guns that have been specially constructed for MS, with custom stocks, Walther or HW barrels, and other cool widgets. The MS match consisted of 2 relays of 40 shots, for a total of 80 shots. Once again, the venue proved itself a godsend to airgunners as I could feel a stiff breeze behind me, but the lanes themselves were almost still. I knew that I was getting about 35-40 shots per fill on the CB's regular reservoir. Right before the first relay, I stole over to the sight in area and tried my shots at the chicken, boar, turkey, and ram ranges, (belatedly) figuring out my holdovers and holdunders. Surprisingly, there was very little compensation needed at all 4 ranges, I was pretty surprised but I think I was a bit too hasty in my calculations. I took on the first match without refilling till the last set and did ok. On the 2nd relay, I didn't realized till too late on the 2nd set I was assigned that I was critically low on air, esp. to reach out to a 45 yard ram. I blew 4 shots before I figured out my pellets were impacting almost 2 mildots low. It was then that I also figured out that instead of filling to 3200psi, I was only doing 3000psi: our carbon fiber bottles were getting a lot of use from friends who were also filling from our bottle and was down to 3000psi. So I figure I lost a few high power shots there.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The whole crew: Competitors and organizers.</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R51zyrVASbI/AAAAAAAAADU/9qszqY6Oi_4/s1600-h/IMG_1850+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R51zyrVASbI/AAAAAAAAADU/9qszqY6Oi_4/s320/IMG_1850+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160408062497933746" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In any case, it seems I did good enough to garner a 1st in my division, Class A. I think our benchrest scores came in 4th and 5th, I tied 4th with several shooters at 3675 pts, while Noli tied 5th with one other at 3650 pts. Mr. Bonie Borces, an excellent shot, came away the clear winner at 4400 pts, followed by JBC's Mang Jun and Joseph Lacanlale in 2nd and 3rd. It was humbling to say the least, but we came out of it realizing a few things, and with somewhat of a plan on how to build dedicated BR and silhouette rigs.<br /><br />In retrospect, I think we should start taking these competitions more seriously. It is a sign of respect to the fine people who toil selflessly to give us a well organized shoot and to the other competitors who take the sport seriously...and expect serious competition. The level of talent there was incredible, and deserved to be taken seriously. Yes, we do joke among ourselves about how we show up totally unprepared, under-practiced, and with whatever airguns we could pick off our shelves. But in the end, the scores don't reflect any of that, and the cold hard numbers tell only one story: Who won, and who lost. Also, I guess it would be much sweeter knowing we worked hard for something and deserved the win.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Class A scores</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R51zybVASZI/AAAAAAAAADE/CNC8WcEMC-M/s1600-h/IMG_1837+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R51zybVASZI/AAAAAAAAADE/CNC8WcEMC-M/s320/IMG_1837+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160408058202966418" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm also glad I was able to get the <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb.html">CB</a> out in formal competition, and even getting it its first win. While it is meant to be our entry-level model, I had no doubts it would stand up to the rigors of MS competition, and it did, with flying colors. Not bad for a bone stock rifle. =)<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The CB's First Win!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R51zy7VAScI/AAAAAAAAADc/yecs403DvT8/s1600-h/IMG_1860+%28Large%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R51zy7VAScI/AAAAAAAAADc/yecs403DvT8/s320/IMG_1860+%28Large%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160408066792901058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-702261497315394472008-01-08T15:16:00.000-08:002008-01-29T02:17:33.774-08:00The CB-AThe <span style="font-weight: bold;">CB-A</span> is built on the <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb.html">CB</a> platform with the following differences; a round T6 Aluminum receiver for lighter weight, an adjustable hammer spring for tuning, and it will come standard with the <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/medium-reservoir.html">Medium</a> </span>reservoir.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mdk7VASUI/AAAAAAAAACc/r_ZA3AOx9UM/s1600-h/IMG_1803-cutout.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mdk7VASUI/AAAAAAAAACc/r_ZA3AOx9UM/s320/IMG_1803-cutout.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159328105856256322" border="0" /></a><br />With attached moderator (included):<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mwcLVASVI/AAAAAAAAACk/z0GSDHoSycQ/s1600-h/IMG_1804_cutout.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mwcLVASVI/AAAAAAAAACk/z0GSDHoSycQ/s320/IMG_1804_cutout.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159348846253328722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mzQ7VASWI/AAAAAAAAACs/pwiCvVNovdo/s1600-h/threepiece1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mzQ7VASWI/AAAAAAAAACs/pwiCvVNovdo/s320/threepiece1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159351951514683746" border="0" /></a>Three piece design is double bolted for safety and rigidity, but comes apart easily for easy take down, servicing, and tuning. This is a very stable platform that has been in use on the Tornado. The move back to the 3pc design was due to customer feedback and our own experience on its ease of use and reliability. </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5m1uLVASXI/AAAAAAAAAC0/RdxVOpu45Qs/s1600-h/poweradj.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5m1uLVASXI/AAAAAAAAAC0/RdxVOpu45Qs/s320/poweradj.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159354653049112946" border="0" /></a>Easy hammer spring adjustment for fine tuning.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Specifications</span><br /><br />The CB-A is Filarms’ mid-grade PCP air rifle, value price for the avid sportsman and entry level competition shooter. It is topped with a lightweight T6 aluminum receiver and comes standard with the sleek, <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/medium-reservoir.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Medium</span></a> reservoir (40.64mm/1.6in) that Filarms introduced first to Filipino airgunners. Like the <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb.html">CB</a>, it has 2 power settings via two cocking modes; low power and hi power. Available in .22 and .177 caliber.<br /><br />Features:<br /><br /></div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Hammer-type, dual Cock (2 power settings)</li><li>Round T6 aluminum receiver, grooved for scope mounting</li><li>Adjustable Trigger</li><li>Externally adjustable hammer spring (power/tuning)<br /></li><li>19in steel sleeved, brass barrel (.22/.177)</li><li>Moderator/Supressor included<br /></li><li><a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/medium-reservoir.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Medium</span></a> (40.64mm/1.6in) T6 aluminum reservoir, detachable</li><li>Est. 60-80 shots in .22 cal at hi power / 80-100+ shots at lo power</li><li>Adaptable to C02 using optional C02 adaptor.<br /></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Price:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">P16,500.00</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><span>Related Accessories:</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>PCP Hand Pump <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> </span></span></span><br /><span><span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">P10,500.00</span></span></span><br /><br />C02 Adaptor <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">P500.00</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Projected release: Late January 2008<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-66162855445716756942008-01-07T07:45:00.000-08:002008-01-29T01:09:16.903-08:00The CBUPDATE:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R57s9bVASdI/AAAAAAAAADk/oct_SWkHi98/s1600-h/cb_trophy1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R57s9bVASdI/AAAAAAAAADk/oct_SWkHi98/s320/cb_trophy1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160822763065199058" border="0" /></a><br />The CB takes its <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb-in-action.html">first win</a> at the LAGSA MS/BR match last Jan. 27, 2008.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here is a sneak peak at our newest offering, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">CB</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mXYrVASSI/AAAAAAAAACM/LlgRhWgUVTI/s1600-h/IMG_1794_cutout.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mXYrVASSI/AAAAAAAAACM/LlgRhWgUVTI/s320/IMG_1794_cutout.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159321298333092130" border="0" /></a><br />With the moderator attached:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mXYrVASTI/AAAAAAAAACU/qquBesNuC8k/s1600-h/IMG_1798_cutout.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R5mXYrVASTI/AAAAAAAAACU/qquBesNuC8k/s320/IMG_1798_cutout.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159321298333092146" border="0" /></a><br /><br />With a scope mounted:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4K3BjuyLTI/AAAAAAAAAAU/k-rZGJmIAnU/s1600-h/CB_cutout_scope_sil_safe_tr.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4K3BjuyLTI/AAAAAAAAAAU/k-rZGJmIAnU/s320/CB_cutout_scope_sil_safe_tr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152882161064488242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4Lo-TuyLaI/AAAAAAAAABM/cLnkcBdA6D0/s1600-h/mid_full.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4Lo-TuyLaI/AAAAAAAAABM/cLnkcBdA6D0/s320/mid_full.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152937080811302306" border="0" /></a>Dual Cock Modes in Low and High Power<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Specifications</span><b style=""><span style="font-size:11;"><br /></span></b><br />The CB is Filarms’ entry level PCP air rifle, priced for the new PCP user and general sportsmen. It has 2 power settings via two cocking modes, low power and hi power. Available in .22 and .177 caliber.<br /><br />Features:<br /><br /><ul><li>Hammer-type, dual Cock (2 power settings)</li><li>Blued Steel Receiver, grooved for scope mounting</li><li>Adjustable Trigger</li><li>19in steel sleeved brass barrel (.22/.177)</li><li>Moderator/Supressor included<br /></li><li>Standard (32mm) T6 aluminum reservoir, detachable</li><li>Est. 35-40 shots in .22 cal at hi power / 55-60+ shots at lo power</li><li>Adaptable to C02 using optional C02 adaptor.</li><li>Weight: 5.75lbs</li><li>Click <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/standard-stocks.html">HERE</a> for stock styles<br /></li></ul><br />Price:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">P13,500.00 /w brass barrel<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><span><span>Related Accessories:<br /><br />PCP Hand Pump <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br />P10,500.00</span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span>C02 Adaptor <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br />P500.00<br /><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-59862303189842076802008-01-07T02:24:00.000-08:002008-01-08T18:30:16.154-08:00New Year, New Policies, New Products<div style="text-align: justify;">A Message to all our friends, customers and supporters, past and present:<br /><br /><br />We hope that this New Year finds you all in good health and shooting form.<br /><br />As some of you may have noticed, we have been through some trials in the past year. In our efforts to win over the market and over enthusiasm about our product that has performed beyond our expectations, we had over extended ourselves and expanded too fast, too soon. This has resulted in unacceptable delays and some quality control issues that should never have occurred.<br /><br />In light of what has transpired, we as a company decided to pull back and examine our most basic beliefs. One thing we know for sure is that we did not set out to sell as many airguns as possible.<br /><br /><ul><li><!--[if !supportLists]-->We believe in a product that speaks for itself in terms of performance, reliability, and most of all: <span style="font-weight: bold;">quality</span>.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><o:p> </o:p><ul><li><!--[if !supportLists]-->We also believe that we have to earn our customer’s faith by providing excellent customer service.</li></ul> <br />Where we have fallen short of these beliefs, we pledge to rectify; systematically and completely.<br /><br />We have made the appropriate revisions to our business plan and model, and you will all soon see the accompanying changes brought on by that.<br /><br />This brings us to our first announcement this year:<br /><br />We are now phasing out the Caiman in all its variations. It will be succeeded by the Caiman Mk2 as well as 2 new models that will soon be introduced in this blog. The main reason for this is we simply cannot afford to keep building the Caiman and stay in business. It is a platform we believe in and have put our faith in, but we have realized that it is plain and simply too expensive and time consuming to build. Over the past few months, we have been developing the Mk2 using everything we have gleaned from the Caiman platform, taking out what we felt was unnecessary and incorporating details we felt the Caiman should have had. The Mk2 will henceforth be our flagship model. It will come standard with what used to be optional on the Caiman. The details and performance of the Mk2 will be released in this blog in the coming days. To all Caiman owners, please be assured that we will continue to support and service them, we just won't be making any more.<br /><br />The other two models being released are the <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb.html">CB</a> and the <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb_08.html">CB-A</a>. These new models are hammer-type airguns priced and designed to meet the needs of a wide range of airgunners, from the beginner to the avid sportsman. The first to be introduced in the blog will be <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2008/01/cb.html">the entry-level CB</a>, a hammer-type with some exciting features and a great price. It is very exciting for us as it is <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/search/label/pricing">priced</a> to be within reach of the average airgunner, while still delivering the performance we’ve all come to expect of Filarms’ airguns.<br /><br />On that note, we will now be limiting all custom work to post-purchase orders. This means that ALL our products will be sold standard. Custom orders will be given a separate timeline and will have to be ordered after the purchase and delivery of each airgun. This is being done to give our facility the chance to concentrate on making each airgun perfectly and on time, without the additional delays caused by having to modify it while in the production line. As much as we would like to provide each customer with an airgun that is exactly to their specs, we believe that delivering a quality product comes first and foremost. All the options that Filarms airguns were known for and first introduced to the local market will still be available, it is just their installation and/or assembly that will be a separate transaction with its own timeline.<br /><br />We will soon start to deliver our products to dealers throughout the Metro Manila area. Please keep checking this site as we will be announcing where you can find them in a sporting goods retailer near you.<br /><br />Please note also, we’ve unfortunately lost the filarms.com domain to a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybersquatting">squatter</a>. You can reach us temporarily at <a class="linkification-ext" href="mailto:filarmsairguns@yahoo.com" title="Linkification: mailto:filarmsairguns@yahoo.com">filarmsairguns@yahoo.com</a> or <a class="linkification-ext" href="mailto:filarms@gmail.com" title="Linkification: mailto:filarms@gmail.com">filarms@gmail.com</a> or at the shop tel number.<br /><br />We’d like to thank you for your continued support and extend our sincerest apologies to those affected by the delays and other issues we faced. Our commitment to Integrity, Performance, and Quality is one we intend to live by, as well as a phrase borrowed from Tim McMurray of Mac-1 Airguns,<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Under Promise, Over Deliver”</span><br /></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-80958915826127888862008-01-05T16:21:00.000-08:002008-01-08T18:35:34.907-08:00The Medium ReservoirThe <span style="font-style: italic;">Medium</span> reservoir is 1.60in or 40.64mm in diameter. It was unofficially and un-inspiredly christened <span style="font-style: italic;">The Medium</span> because at the time we were testing it, its outside dimensions fell almost exactly between our regular reservoir at 1.26in/32mm and the <span style="font-style: italic;">Bigboy </span>reservoir that was 1.9in/48.25mm. The name stuck and the rest is history. We've noticed other makers call their similarly sized reservoirs <span style="font-style: italic;">Medium </span>as well. At least it wasn't the first time we <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/search/label/bigboy">started a trend</a> by accident.<br /><br />Here are a couple of examples:<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This is the Caiman in Light Hunter config, with a <span style="font-style: italic;">Medium </span>reservoir and carbon fiber silencer.</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4QXOzuyLbI/AAAAAAAAABU/4pkbQ7YCq1Y/s1600-h/lighthunter_trimmed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4QXOzuyLbI/AAAAAAAAABU/4pkbQ7YCq1Y/s320/lighthunter_trimmed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153269416790732210" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This is one of the first shrouded Caiman Carbines that used the <span style="font-style: italic;">Medium</span> reservoir. </span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/geraldsgun.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/geraldsgun.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-69928347920185404412008-01-04T23:24:00.000-08:002008-01-15T00:26:19.600-08:00Standard StocksAll Filarms airguns come standard in 4 stock styles.<br /><br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sporter</span> is a light weight ambidextrous stock:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xkmjuyLgI/AAAAAAAAAB8/TKKVTFCLZlo/s1600-h/sporter_cutout_l_trimmed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xkmjuyLgI/AAAAAAAAAB8/TKKVTFCLZlo/s320/sporter_cutout_l_trimmed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155606287021649410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xj_juyLeI/AAAAAAAAABs/j81tVDOD7XU/s1600-h/sporter_cutout_l_trimmed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xj_juyLeI/AAAAAAAAABs/j81tVDOD7XU/s320/sporter_cutout_l_trimmed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155605617006751202" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Silhouette</span> is a heavier, full bodied stock that has a left or right hand bias.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xj_juyLdI/AAAAAAAAABk/7qFkTsmK_fY/s1600-h/silhouette_cutout_r_trimmed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xj_juyLdI/AAAAAAAAABk/7qFkTsmK_fY/s320/silhouette_cutout_r_trimmed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155605617006751186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thumbhole</span> is a semi ambidextrous stock with a thumbhole and double cheekpiece.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xj_zuyLfI/AAAAAAAAAB0/NX38dp42G-s/s1600-h/thumbhole_cutout_l_trimmed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xj_zuyLfI/AAAAAAAAAB0/NX38dp42G-s/s320/thumbhole_cutout_l_trimmed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155605621301718514" border="0" /></a><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">CB Skeletonized</span> stock comes standard on the CB series.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xtgDuyLhI/AAAAAAAAACE/RXIVjAz8Q7Q/s1600-h/cb_skeletonized_l_trimmed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BPWUjXctEJs/R4xtgDuyLhI/AAAAAAAAACE/RXIVjAz8Q7Q/s320/cb_skeletonized_l_trimmed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155616070957149714" border="0" /></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-80005634212120705572007-08-16T17:55:00.001-07:002007-08-16T18:23:27.630-07:00Caiman B-TypeWe were toying with the idea of a bottle-type Caiman, and this is what we came up with:<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/Caiman-B-type_left.jpg><br /><br />Our new toy's got a 15-inch .22 cal brass barrel and is currently spitting out JSB's at 860fps for roughly 65-70 shots. I'd consider it a carbine, 37 inches OAL with moderator on, and 30 inches off. That's just a 3-9x40 Leapers scope on top, so you can judge the relative size of it.<br /><br />It's got a pretty unique gauge position:<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/Caiman-B-type05.jpg><br /><br />A simple tilt up will give you a look at the reading. There's a foster quick fill on the other side:<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/Caiman-B-type_right.jpg><br /><br />We found it was much easier to recharge while holding the rifle firmly about the middle, instead of fumbling with something at the muzzle end of the reservoir. <br /><br />Accuracy?<br /><br />We've only tested it at our 20 yard range so far as we haven't had time to hit the 50 yard one (which is quite a ways away from the shop), but I'm pretty satisfied that it meets our standards. Those are .22 cal pellet-sized targets...<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/Caiman-B-type_target.jpg><br /><br />And it comes complete with video. You may note I'm fumbling the 2nd shot because I noticed I stuck a JSB pellet in with a bent skirt (that's the nice thing about the Caiman's direct loading function), so I was trying to pry it out. I was aware the camera was running so I gave up on it, hehe.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VgvbdqJybyU"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VgvbdqJybyU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />You may also note the new thumbhole stock style, with a big indent for those who prefer a thumbs up position, and easier access to the hammer. Nice thing about it is, lefties like me can still shoot it comfortably.<br /><br />I sure wish we had more time to get into this, but we're too busy at the shop right now. I do think it's got future potential. I like it, too bad Noli called dibs on it first.<br /><br />Code name: Caiman B-Type, because I'm imaginative like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-16233770753685919772007-07-10T21:30:00.000-07:002007-07-10T21:42:45.590-07:00Gunshow season again!Friends please visit us at the Defense and Sporting Arms Show.<br /><br />Information is available <a href="http://www.tradeshow.com.ph/events-defense/details.html">here</a>,<br /><br />July 12 (Thursday) - 16 (Monday), 2007<br />Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall<br />Mandaluyong, Philippines<br /><br />EVENT FACT SHEET<br />Host & Organizers : Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines, Inc. (AFAD,Inc.)<br /> <br /> <br />Event Dates : July 12 (Thursday) - 16 (Monday), 2007<br /> <br />Venue : Megatrade Halls 1 & 2, 5th Level, SM Megamall, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, M.M., Philippines<br /> <br />Exhibit Hours : 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM<br /> <br /> <br />SHOW DATES start from Thursday (July 12)<br />and ends on a Monday (July 16).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-62413046110833887472007-05-01T18:30:00.000-07:002007-05-01T18:35:09.866-07:00Figures and Grain....For those wondering how the Caiman might look like dressed in walnut, look no further:<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/wiltonstockMediumSmall.jpg><br /><br />That's the client's own walnut blank, he was very lucky to get the nice figuring on the forend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-58272335059572763042007-05-01T17:39:00.000-07:002007-05-01T18:22:38.345-07:00The Export Saga Pt 2Continuing on from <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2007/04/export-saga-pt-1.html">Pt 1</a>, we then witness the shop run out of space. Partially assembled and completed airguns were everywhere, some overflowing onto the visitors benches in the office. These are the export orders post-tuning and right before boxing.<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export26.jpg><br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export25.jpg><br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export28.jpg><br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export29.jpg><br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export27.jpg><br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export34.jpg><br /><br />Pt 3 will cover my own experiences after receiving this shipment...stay tuned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-83668669842891488532007-04-30T18:20:00.000-07:002008-01-08T16:24:24.473-08:00Breakin' Fifty....I'd like to draw your attention to Noli's latest project gun. Seems after our blood pressure raising export order run, he needed to do something to relax.<br /><br />This Caiman started out with a <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2006/11/double-vision.html">standard tank</a> and a 17 inch shrouded barrel. It now sports an extended Mid tank and reworked internals that help propel 21 grain .22 caliber Kodiak pellets at 1,050 ft/sec, giving it more than <span style="font-weight: bold;">50 Ft-Lbs</span>. The 600cc, 3,000psi reservoir supplies enough air for 40 balanced shots. The new 24 inch HW barrel is still wrapped in a T3 aluminum shroud, and the black/pepper laminate stock was redone to take the medium tank. I believe the proud owner will be using it to compete in the local airgun benchrest competitions that are growing in popularity lately.<br /><br /><img src="http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/nolidl/robertgunSmall.jpg" /><br /><br />Here it is compared to a standard length shrouded Tornado.<br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/robertgun4.jpg" /><br /><br />A closer look at the butt plate...<br /><img src="http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/nolidl/robertgun1.jpg" /><br /><br />The Mid tank it uses is 40.5mm in diameter, which puts it squarely between the standard (32mm) and the Bigboy (48.25mm). This new size reservoir looks promising as it offers a compromise between the size of the standard tank and the capacity of the Bigboy.<br /><br />The local benchresters better watch out, this monster is the one to beat =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-68001986623799870272007-04-30T08:37:00.000-07:002007-04-30T09:11:11.127-07:00The Export Saga Pt 1Since Noli has finally gotten his buggy digital camera working (kinda), I can now partially relate the loooooong journey we've had in making our first export order a reality. I didn't want to start this essay without pictures, so I waited and hoped that somehow we'd be able to provide them. As our modern technology has provided instant gratification with digital pictures, it has also made sure we suffer the extremes of sorrow by making sure they can be gone in an instant via a hardware failure. So friends, the word for the DECADE is...BACKUP!<br /><br />All great journeys start with the first step, so they say. Ours was much more complicated. As with most handmade components go, please excuse the mess, hehe.<br /><br />First, the individual internal parts were turned and assembled.<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export07.jpg><br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export06.jpg><br /><br />Note our advanced tracking method: masking tape. =)<br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export11.jpg><br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export14.jpg><br /><br />These are the one piece T6 aluminum receiver assemblies of the Caiman.<br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export15.jpg><br /><br />Reservoirs:<br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export12.jpg><br /><br />Barrels:<br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export16.jpg><br /><br />And, finally the single greatest feat accomplished by ONE fellow:<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/export09.jpg><br /><br />That's right, one guy made all that. I'm making sure he gets a big bonus.<br /><br />So as you all can see, it wasn't easy. Some might be surprised at the seemingly rudimentary ways our rifles are created, but don't let that fool you. Most parts are CNC machined, with great care and precision given to their tolerances. Each airgun is then hand assembled and tuned to spec. <br /><br />More pictures and the finished products on Pt 2. Stay tuned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-66719229274472992582007-02-28T00:09:00.000-08:002007-04-17T09:56:42.234-07:00Deluxe StockQuick update:<br /><br />Here is the prototype deluxe stock on a Caiman with a CF shroud.<br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/april07hunt35.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />We're considering offering a deluxe stock as an upgrade option. Here's a prototype we're playing around with, thanks to Keith W who consulted with the design.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/nolidl/finisheddelux1Small.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/nolidl/finisheddelux2Small.jpg" />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-69260353506166193772007-02-27T23:04:00.000-08:002007-03-10T10:16:24.776-08:00Targets and Tocino...Ok the title of this post is an inside joke...but here's a Caiman rifle with our new batch of stocks in silhouette style. New owner is Mr. Hizon who test fired a few groups for us at 37 meters.<br /><br /><img src="http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/nolidl/dariushizoncaimanpcpand39yardgroup6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/nolidl/dariushizoncaimanpcpand39yardgro-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/nolidl/dariushizoncaimanpcpand39yardgroupS.jpg" /><br /><br />6 shots at 37 meters.<br /><img src="http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/nolidl/dariushizoncaimanpcpand39yardgroup2.jpg" />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-13071269526653272522007-01-18T09:58:00.000-08:002007-03-07T17:00:12.475-08:00Skeletons In Our Closet<div style="text-align: left;"></div>Here are a couple of Bigboy tanked Caimans that were made to order with "military" style folding stocks. Please don't let the flowers on the furniture distract you from their cool, rugged para-military looks, hehe.<br /><br />These are special order only, check <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2006/09/air-rifle-origami-pt-2.html">this post</a> to see our standard folding-stock models with the full wood butt stocks.<br /><br /><img src="http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/nolidl/militarizepcpfolding17Medium.jpg" />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-1845261135820786492007-01-15T11:01:00.000-08:002007-03-10T10:12:35.820-08:00Some encouraging news for Filipino AirgunnersI was initially worried that airguns will be included in the recent Comelec imposed gun ban, filed under <a href="http://www.comelec.gov.ph/announcements/resolutions/2007/res_7764_A.html">RESOLUTION No. 7764-A</a>. Now, thanks to the keen eyes of our good friend Gerald, it seems that we may have a <a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/26795/Comelec-helpless-vs-pellet-guns">reprieve</a>.<br /><br />In the following link, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. makes it abundantly clear that our "pellet guns" are exempt from the gun ban, so I'm hoping that our safe and legal silhouette competition activities can continue on.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/26795/Comelec-helpless-vs-pellet-guns">http://www.gmanews.tv/story/26795/Comelec-helpless-vs-pellet-guns</a><br /><br /><br />The whole article is quoted below (highlight mine):<br /><br /><blockquote>Comelec helpless vs pellet guns<br />01/14/2007 10:14 AM<br /><br /><strong>Pellet guns are not covered by the firearms ban during the election period, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. admitted Sunday.</strong><br /><br />Abalos made the admission on the first day of the election gun ban, even as he reminded owners of “real" guns not to bring their weapons outside their homes.<br /><br />“Pellet guns ’di kasama ’yan. Pero sa shooting competition, [’yung] totoong baril talagang ban ’yan (Pellet guns are not included in the ban, but those in shooting competitions are included because they are real guns)," he said in an interview on DZXL radio.<br /><br />Abalos warned gun owners against violating the ban, saying they face imprisonment of up to six years and perpetual disqualification from voting or seeking election.<br /><br />He said those who feel they are threatened and want to be exempted from the ban should apply for proper exemption.<br /><br />“Pag nahuli ang penalty one year to six years. Perpetually ’di kayo mag-okupa ng public office at bumoto (Offenders face up to six years’ imprisonment and will be permanently disqualified from seeking public office and voting)," he said.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Abalos said he expects the Comelec to come out with a list of the voters and precincts added for this May’s elections.<br /><br />The list will take into account the “new" voters who registered between September and December 31 last year.<br /><br />“Next month or March lalabas ito pagkakataon (By February or March the list will come out)," he said. - GMANews.TV</blockquote>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-68483126376913637712006-11-30T17:41:00.000-08:002006-11-30T20:08:09.203-08:00Update...Just directing your attention to the updated <a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2006/11/double-vision.html">Double Vision</a> post below, I added a few more pics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-68903627748624411042006-11-28T11:42:00.000-08:002007-03-10T10:17:44.732-08:00November Gunshow Update and PicsThe 2nd 2006 Defense and Sporting Arms Show was held last week from thursday till monday. We almost weren't able to attend because of some snafus, but Fields & Forests were gracious enough to help us display our wares, we owe them a lot.<br /><br />As much as I wished I could be there to help out, I was not able to make it and Noli had the whole show to himself. Not something to look forward to since the last show there were three of us and we all lost our voices, but I'll leave the show details for him to tell. What I do have are the pics that he sent me. This show marks the debut of the shrouded versions of our rifles, as well as the new design of the folding stock Caiman.<br /><br />Check out the slideshow below or <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2006/11/november-gunshow-update-and-pics.html">click here to see the rest of the pics...</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><embed name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-cd.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" width="400" height="300" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="site=widget-cd.slide.com&amp;channel=8410061&cy=bl&il=1" wmode="transparent" salign="l" scale="noscale" quality="high"></embed> <div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cid=8410061&cy=bl&amp;tt=17&at=1&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-cd.slide.com/p1/8410061/bl_t017_v000_a001_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cid=8410061&cy=bl&amp;tt=17&at=1&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-cd.slide.com/p2/8410061/bl_t017_v000_a001_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Our line up<br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/novgunshow01.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/novgunshow11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/novgunshow12.jpg" /><br /><br />A close up of the new folding stock design<br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/novgunshow09.jpg" /><br /><br />The crowds were there again<br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/novgunshow21.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/novgunshow15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/novgunshow17.jpg" /><br /><br />The Fields & Forests team<br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/novgunshow16.jpg" /><br /><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-1164170660937593432006-11-21T20:40:00.000-08:002007-08-16T18:18:43.611-07:00Double VisionCongratulations to the proud parents of our two latest shrouded Caimans. One sports a T3 aluminum shroud that will be offered as our standard shroud in the future. The other one has the optional carbon fiber shroud, very nice eye candy!<br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/alumshroudcaiman05.jpg" /><br /><br />More pictures to come later...<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><a href="http://filarms.blogspot.com/2006/11/double-vision.html">UPDATED</a></span>!<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Thanks to proud new owners Robert and Tim, here are a few more pics. Notice also that one has the ambidextrous thumbhole stock.<br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/twins2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/twins.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/1mycaiman.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/3mycaiman.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/newpic2.jpg" /><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-1163872759702364442006-11-18T09:49:00.000-08:002007-01-18T10:17:48.849-08:00Philippine Airgun Classifieds ...Just to help out the local community, for those who have airguns or airgun related accessories for sale, please feel free to make use of the Philippine Airgun Classifieds (Kaliwaan Korner) to buy and/or sell your items, just follow the basic rules posted on top. Link here and on the left column. You may want to bookmark it. We will also be posting items from the Filarms shop there from time to time so you may want to check it constantly.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.network54.com/Forum/396649/">CHECK OUT THE PHILIPPINE AIRGUN CLASSIFIEDS</a></span><br /><br /><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-1161919279988396402006-10-26T20:16:00.000-07:002007-03-10T10:15:11.044-08:00Philippine based clients only....The fiberglass wrapped 4500 psi max fill tanks are now available, recently hyrdo'd and all ready to go. They fill to 4500 psi and weigh about 15 lbs. Limited supply so don't wait. Please contact Noli for pricing and ETA. He will also have the fill adaptors that fit on them.<br /><br />We are constantly trying to supply the filipino PCP users with the cheapest possible way to enjoy their hobbies, first the Leapers scopes and now this, SCBA tanks that will cost just a little more than a pump and are a very easy and economical way to refill your rifles, but will not give you a hernia everytime you try and fill your gun. =)<br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/fgtanks01.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/fgtanks02.jpg" /><br /><br />Come and get 'em, we are now taking deposits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-1161918770573743412006-10-26T20:10:00.000-07:002007-01-18T10:17:32.441-08:00Racing Silencers are now available...Hehe..just kidding about the racing part, but seeing as how Carbon Fiber is used for race cars, it just seemed appropriate.<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/uc03.jpg><br /><br />It does look kinda fast tho eh? Hehe. Final versions will have anodized tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-1161918609409888492006-10-26T19:55:00.000-07:002007-01-18T10:18:19.838-08:00What's up Shorty?When a short carbine just isn't short enough ... you end up with an Ultra-Carbine, or Maxi-Carbine, or a Mini-Carbine ... you get the picture.<br /><br />So this Tornado Ultra-Carbine has a 12 inch barrel and is upgradeable to multishot. That's a cut down Leapers Bipod it's sitting on.<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/uc01.jpg><br /><br />33 inch over all length, from the buttplate to the tip of the silencer ... <br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/ultracarbine03.jpg><br /><br />But is it accurate?<br /><br /><img src=http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/ogpro/ultracarbine06.jpg><br /><br />The middle target has about 10 shots through it at 18 yards. It likes JSB .22's, running at 740fps for 30 shots. <br /><br />Zing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-1161162841421242572006-10-18T00:51:00.000-07:002007-05-05T14:26:11.583-07:00Jetlag and SilhouettesSo I hopped on a 17hr plane ride to Manila to help Noli take care of the shop and our export orders. Rough, but I had to do it. He mentioned in passing that I will be just on time to make the trip to the 1st Calaca Batangas Metallic Silhouette Mayor's Cup. What I wasn't expecting was it was the day right after I arrived in Manila hehe.<br /><br />Turns out, the MS competitions around here are really fun and exciting events. There was a big turn out by some of the best shooters in the country. It was nice to see families show up to support their own. There was even a whole family of shooters too! It was also exciting seeing the different rifles brought by the competitors, there were side lever co2 rifles, custom compressed airguns and air pistols, the works! I had with me a .20 cal Caiman in a sporter stock that was assembled the day before hehe. To digress, when I was telling my dad about this event afterwards, he reminded me about the movie, The Ghost and the Darkness, where the protagonist took an untried rifle to hunt a lion, which eventually misfired, almost causing him to be a lion's lunch. That was just my dad's nice way of calling me "stupid" for competing with a brand new rifle with a brand new barrel. Hehe. I told him I just had a lot of faith in our guns...but yea, note to self, PRACTICE.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The shoot went off well, according to Mayor Nas Ona, they had a preliminary round for beginners the day before, and they had 60 shooters turn up with their foot pump pcps hehe. It's a great way to get people into the sport. The next day it was our turn as about 40 - 45 shooters showed up to compete. We sorta ran out of daylight near the end, as the re-fires piled up, but all in all, it was a great experience. Especially when you have to pass by picturesque Tagaytay on the way home and eat that special bulalo ... yum!<br /><br />On to the pics:<br /><br />Noli and Calaca Mayor Nas Ona<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca12.jpg" /><br /><br />I had to squeeze in there hehe...<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca15.jpg" /><br /><br />One of our clients, Rowell, with his Tornado dressed in royal jacaranda laminate...<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca17.jpg" /><br /><br />Randelli with his Caiman in black/pepper laminate, in a new gloss finish, verry nice!<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca18.jpg" /><br /><br />Rico Laurel and his custom sporter stocked Caiman, one of the lightest rifles we have. Note the cool pellet holder/dispenser.<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca20.jpg" /><br /><br />That's me gettin' ready to shoot. In my hands is a walther .20 cal barreled Caiman flinging 14 grain Crosman Premiers at 970 - 980 fps. Its trajectory was almost laser straight, dead on from the chicken all the way to the boar, and a pellet's width hold over on the ram's back. Scope is an Elite 4200 6-24 with target dots.<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca23.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca33.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca40.jpg" /><br /><br />Our "automatic" sillywet resetters ... they automatically reset the sillywets when Mr. R.O. Kit Ello tells them to go.<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca25.jpg" /><br /><br />Maaaaaaster Kit Ello and his weapon of choice...<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca29.jpg" /><br /><br />Our official Re-Fire King, Wilson Katanus, who is going to go on to win 4 trophies before the day is done. He's using our totally beat up Tornado prototype.<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca32.jpg" /><br /><br />The Bigboy Caiman Carbine that Noli was using ... also newly assembled hehe. We should call ourselves Team No Practice.<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca46.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca48.jpg" /><br /><br />The firing line, note the active wind flags...<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca50.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />Some shots on the practice range. That's a Caiman rifle with a Bigboy tank in the foreground, and a Tornado in Royal Jacaranda Laminate in the back.<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca52.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca53.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca54.jpg" /><br /><br />A nice side lever c02 rifle ...<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca55.jpg" /><br /><br />A handsome stock, called "Kamagong", or ebony wood...<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca57.jpg" /><br /><br />Some of the nice hardware present ...<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca10.jpg" /><br /><br />A Filarms Trio on the firing line...<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca63.jpg" /><br /><br />Mayor Nas Ona giving out the trophies. He graciously purchased a Caiman to be raffled off at the end of the event.<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca65.jpg" /><br /><br />The lucky winner of the Caiman...<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca67.jpg" /><br /><br />Wilson and some of his trophies...hehe.<br /><img src="http://www.filarms.com/pics/blog/calaca66.jpg" /><br /><br />Kudos goes to Richard Fernandez and crew, Sir Kit Ello and most especially Mayor Nas Ona for hosting this event, it was a blast and I can't wait for the next one.<br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30851829.post-1161069165834149692006-10-17T00:11:00.000-07:002007-03-21T07:40:20.443-07:00A quick vid of a cute little shot string...Wanted to show a 10 shot excerpt of our testing of the Big Boy Caiman...<br /><br />Shooting 18 grain Hystan Heavies in .22 cal.<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ke0JNT9AuaI" width="600" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0