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I am looking to get a pellet pistol, and wanted to get some advice. The first (and non-negotiable) criteria is that it can’t require any external inputs other than pellets. That means no PCP guns and no CO2 cartridges, regardless of how well they might meet the other needs identified below. It can be a multi-pump or break barrel, or any other design that lets you shoot pellets without needing anything other than pellets and muscle.

There are a few other considerations that will influence the gun I will eventually get. In order of importance would be the following factors:

- Durability

- Power/velocity

- Size/weight (smaller/lighter is better, but this is a less important consideration)

- cost

It could be .177 or .22 caliber. That doesn’t really matter in comparison to all of the above factors.

Any advice/suggestions you can provide would be appreciated.

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I am wondering if anyone knows of a solution that would let me use a 32.5mm (1.25") filter on a lens that takes 48mm filters. For example, I have seen 48mm to 46mm or 43mm step down rings, but I haven't been able to find a ring that would then let me step down from either of those sizes to 32.5mm. And for the record, I know these filters would severely vignette a picture, but I am looking to do it anyway.

I am open to any kind of step ring combo (or single step ring), but it would have to ultimately have a 32.5mm female thread on one end, and a 48mm male thread on the other. I would appreciate any advice you can provide.

And of course, cheaper is better. Cheers.

I am thinking of getting either a Crosman 1377c or 2289g. I figure it will compliment the eventual purchase of a RWS 350 when I take the plunge into something more serious. I like the fact that the Crosman's are inexepnsive and require no inputs - other than a bit of effort to pump them. The easy modding is also a bonus. So my decision for a first step into the world of airgunning is basically between these two guns.

I will be buying the Canadian versions, so both are de-tuned to an advertized 485 fps. Since the 1377 is .177 and the 2289 uses .22 pellets, will the de-tuned 2289 have more hitting power? It seems like it should if it shoots a heavier pellet just as fast, but I am curious if anyone has any real world experience. My concern is that they hve the same de-tuned power plant, so the 2289 will be slower despite the advertised velocities. Ideally, it would be 'de-tuned less' to allow the .22 pellet to hit the same top speed.

Also, are there any advantages to converting a 1377 to a .22 calibre versus just buying the 2289? It seems like the .22 cal conversion is one of the more common mods to a 1377, so I think I will just be avoiding those specific mods if I go with the 2289 right out of the gate. Are there any downsides to this?

If they use similar power plants, are their significant differences between the potential speeds they can attain with the appropriate mods? Thus, if I eventually install the flat-top piston, plug th bleed valve, etc., will the 1377 eventually have more velocity due to the limits of the power plant and the heavier pellets of the 2289?

My previous questions/research was about springers (thus the plan to get a RWS 350 eventually - what a beauty), so I don't know as much about multi-pumps. A couple of more general questions:

- Can you leave them pumped up for a while without damaging the internals? (not like 2 years, but for an hour or two while you are wandering around).

- Are they durable? Life expectancy? mantenance?

I figure at $80 I can't really go too far wrong, and even when i upgrade this will still be a great backpacker. Any help/info you guys want to pass on (including any useful info I haven't asked about) would be great. I got some great answers to my previous questions - they were much appreciated.

I am following up a previous question on the ultimate 'survival' pellet gun, Thanks for the great answers on that one. I have a few more questions and your help would once again be much appreciated.

1 - what are the advantages of a multi-pump versus a springer, especially if a gun is to be used for hunting?

2 - What is the durability / life expectancy of the newer nitro gas piston (?) guns? Other models?

3 - What kind of gun requires the absolute least amount of maintenance over its lifetime - a no maintenance option would be best?

4 - Is there such a thing as a durable, powerful air rifle that breaks down into a very small package?

Thanks

Bit of an odd question, but please bear with me...

I am a bit of an armchair survivalist. Despite an annoying desk job, I have a well equipped bug-out-bag packed in my basement. Every time there is a severe storm coming, I am ready to live without power for about 3 weeks. I basically live a typical suburban life while secretly waiting for the apocalypse so that I can live in a debris hut and hunt and gather for my family. Ridiculous, I know, but I am what I am.

In light of all this, I am looking to make a single lifetime purchase of a pellet gun. From my survivalist perspective, some ideal characteristics would be:

It would probably need to be a break barrel - it can’t have any consumable inputs since I don’t plan to buy a lifetime supply of CO2 cartridges. I also don’t plan to buy a lifetime supply of bullets or gunpowder - thus the need for a pellet gun (I could however see myself buying a few thousand pellets just to have around).

It would have to effectively take down small game. In my area, there is pretty much only small game, aside from a few coyotes that I would never mess with. Thus I would need a gun that could take down the rabbits, pheasant, partridge, etc., that would be fair game in a survival situation.

It would have to be durable, and maintenance free - if I am being the Davey Crocket of my apocalypse I don’t want everyone in my family to starve due to a broken spring.

Again, I know this is a bit over the top, but I plan to get a great pellet gun and your advice/input would be greatly appreciated.

I live in Atlantic Canada and would like to take a course/class in glassblowing. I haven't been able to find anyone who offers these in the Atlantic Region, so any info folks can provide would be appreciated.

Also, I posted another question about teaching youself glassblowing in the "Other visual arts" section - I'd appreciate any additional info people can provide for that question as well. It can be found here:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag4j....

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I am wondering if it is possible to take a DIY approach to learning glassblowing. Specifically, if the use of low temperature soda lime glass and some homemade melting gear / tools would allow me to start down this path on my own.

Background: I am fascinated by hot glass, yet I live in an area where there simply is no opportunity to take an introductory glassblowing class/course. I am literally hundred of miles from the nearest site to take a class. Thus I am wondering if it is possible to teach yourself (hands on - figuratively, of course) the basics of glassblowing. I have read the Beginner and Advanced Glassblowing books by Schmid, so I have some ‘book-learnin’ on the subject, but I have never tried to blow hot glass.

I know it is best to learn from someone else, but since this isn’t an option, I am wondering if there is any way to start the learning process on my own. Any pointers or links to online info sources would be appreciated.

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I recently bought an older Minolta Rokkor 58mm f1.2 manual camera lens. However, it appears that the aperture mechanism is either not working, or missing altogether. I am wondering how to test this - I want to make sure it is defective before I try to return it since I will end up eating the shipping charges. I have an older manual SRT 101 body to use in the testing process if that helps.

Since we have another 1.5 years until the impending apocalypse (woe is me), I am wondering if there is any way Yahoo Answers can filter out any questions that contain the term "2012" - at least in this section. It is very annoying to be regularly (as in 4 or 5 times an hour) confronted with the complete lack of critical thinking skills that:

- lead people to believe in this hoax; and

- prevent people from searching through existing answers to uncover the repetitive stupidity of these questions.

I am into astronomy and enjoy looking at faint objects, but my pupils don't easily dilate much beyond about 3-4mm even after hours under dark skies. In the past I have had eye exams where doctors used eye drops to dilate my pupils, and I remember that they got significantly larger than my current 3-4mm maximum. Thus I am wondering if there are any safe, legal ways to dilate my pupils other than through normal dark adaptation.

I have used the basic didymium enhancer filter (Tiffen or Hoya) on Mars and Jupiter and it works well for me, so I am wondering if others have found it to be beneficial. I am wondering if the effect of the Greenhnacer / Bluehancer filters would be beneficial in improving the contrast visible on planets - again probably primarilly Jupiter and Mars. Please note - I am aware of the Baader moon and skyglow filter - I am really looking for inexpensive alternatives using (somewhat) exotic glass.

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I know the 'redhancer' / enhancer / intensifier filters are made of didymium / neodymium, but I can't find any info on the kind of glass used in the greenhancer / "green field" / bluehancer type filters.

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