Why a shroud?

Some of you might ask, why a shroud? Well, installing a shroud accomplishes different purposes for different users. There are those who would prefer not to have a detachable silencer that they'd have to attach everytime they want to shoot. The shroud is a PERMANENT attachment that does the same job, without the potential legal and technical hassles that having a detachable silencer may present. Besides, they do look really really cool! :-)

Our choice of shroud material is 1in dia carbon fiber tube. It is extremely light (that 20 inch length is only 2 ounces), rigid, and very strong. As a follow up to our shroud experimentation, here's our progress on the shroud project.

The cf shroud was tipped with aluminum and has basically the same internals as our Thrust Vector Silencers. Testing on the DB meter showed similar sound characteristics too.

Shown here it is mounted on a Tornado frame and temporarily attached to a standard stock.








Here it is in final configuration on a Multishot Tornado with a laminate stock.









Note the extra length reservoir. =)

Air Rifle Origami Pt 2

I have been wonderin' how this project was coming along. It's been a particularly busy week for me, I haven't been checkin my spam infested inbox, then Noli surprises me with this:








This configuration will only be available on the Caiman for now. The stock swings open from the folded position and is locked into place by the thumb screw on top of the swing. It is also adjustable for LOP by a set screw. It was designed it so that it can be fired even with the stock in the folded position. Preeetty cool.

If the Caiman Had Wings

A part 2 to our on-going shroud project, first the carbon fiber, now this T3 aluminum tube to try out as shroud material. Note what it says on the pipe, AVIATUBE, I guess that's aircraft materials. Here's what they say about it:

2024 is a high-strength alloy most often used in aerospace applications. It has a yield strength that is roughly 10 percent higher and an ultimate strength of roughly 50 percent higher than 6061.

50% stronger, coooool. :-)

The Autumn Airgun Festival, 2006

Please try and make this upcoming event, I will try my best to go this year.

When? October 21, 2006 (attendees are welcome to arrive Friday afternoon and camp or stay in their motorhomes) RAIN or SHINE!

Where? Boyd Farm, (see map and directions below) (no entry fee)

Cost? Absolutely FREE! The organizers are happy to support this national event for the pleasure of all airgunners!

Who? All airgunners of all ages are invited. (Under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult). No firearms, only airguns.

Why? Because we think it is appropriate to continue to provide the venue for the promotion of airgunning with this FREE event.

What? There will be FT practice, a formal FT match, plinking, silhouette shooting, long range (140 yards) and Big Bore (maybe up to 300 yard) shooting. There will be free soft drinks, cookies, chips, dips, moon pies, etc. all day long. Did I mention that it's all FREE?



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The Autumn Airgun Festival, 2006

LAGSA's 3rd UIT, Medium bull and Metallic Silhoutte Pistol

LAGSA will have its 3rd UIT, Medium bull and Metallic Silhoutte Pistol.
this will be at Hunters Rendezvouz at Canlalay, Biñan on Sept 3, 2006.

events are:

UIT rifle mens division - open category - 3 medals
UIT rifle ladies division - open category - 3 medals
Medium Bull mens division - sporter event/iron sights - open category - 3 medals
Medium Bull ladies division - sporter event/iron sights - open category - 3 medals
Metallic Silhoutte - pistol event - 5 medals


Lets blow this sport up people!