The most useful tool I have for my rifles, is an adjustable torx screwdriver. I have found it, particularly useful for mounting scopes. Both into the rings and onto the rifles rail. It is nice to know that all the screws are tightened the same. You obviously don’t want to overtighten the rings onto the scope. The set I have, will do all sizes and types of screw head fixings. I knew you would have one of those. I would also suggest a small bottle of medium blue Loctite. Very useful for springers, it definitely saves screws from being shaken loose, but you are still able to remove them without any problem.
@BionicRusty10 ай бұрын
For avoidance of confusion for anyone, I think @stevecross5444 means the ‘Torque Driver’, often marketed as torque screwdrivers. Agreed. They are extremely useful, especially for scope rings and would be a great Christmas present for airgunners. 🎄
@mickypamei662910 ай бұрын
Hehe, got me thinking there for a second...
@Steve-Cross10 ай бұрын
@@BionicRusty Yes. That is what I meant. Although they are marketed as Torx Drivers. Obviously an American spelling, I would think. 👍
@anonymoustipoff110 ай бұрын
The FX item actually can be fitted to the barrel/silencer, and comes with a great app that saves your gun profile(s). You can tell it the pellets you're using including weight, and it gives you all the info you could possibly want without a calculator. It also saves your 'shot strings' so you can refer back to them. They're a great bit of kit IMHO
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
I'm sure the FX chrono is wonderful. It ought to be for the price! 😄
@redauwg91110 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. The first little cheap crono you showed works great, When you turn it on it will flash a PS when it does this push the button again real fast and it will switch to and show FPS. And when your finished, pushing the button once more will cycle through the fps of all the shots
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
Thanks. As I said, my earlier model didn't have that option unfortunately.
@ianhunter5510 ай бұрын
Fix it sticks do a great torque set including bits, hex, screwdriver and torx, expensive but you'll never need anything else. US military snipers use this make as do large numbers of instructors.
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
Thanks Ian. 😀👍
@user-zn4xn8kt6y4 ай бұрын
So glad HFT Shooter showed up on my KZbin display. A lot of really interesting stuff well explained and so I subscribed. Really delighted also to come across another air gunner who has managed to shoot his own chronograph. Are there many of us? Regards, Baz.
@hftshooter4 ай бұрын
Thanks Baz! 😀👍
@robbo29762 ай бұрын
Just solder a new infrared LED from an old remote control back on. Just make sure you get the polarity right.
@hftshooter2 ай бұрын
Never heard that before, what a great idea. Just so happens I have some old controls lying about. I'm going to give it a try! 😀👍
@mauricesmith58718 ай бұрын
I looked at a few gun butlers after watching your video and settled for a Nitehawk very useful. 👍
@donpeer447710 ай бұрын
Alright! Many thinks for this video. Lot's of good tips here! I've been told many times to avoid cleaning the barrel with firearm cleaners as they will slowly eat away at the delicate seals and O-Rings in an airgun. Like you, I've heard people swear by Balistol and, thus, it's what I've taken to using. I, too, have a set of allen keys similar to yours. Do you have metric or SAE? I need both, depending on the gun/scope country of origin. As for the collection of little allens, I have a small case that I keep them in for the odd (3.5mm?) need. Along with the torque wrench, I have a leveling tool and a couple of spirit level which I recommend to others who are interested in mounting their own scopes. Wow! I love your gunsmithing toolbox. I'll be ordering one of those in short order! Cheers,
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
Thanks Don. We're all metric here, but I do have some imperial size tools in the workshop should a weird bolt turn up. 😄👍
@noelwallace525710 ай бұрын
Using those nail wipes as pull throughs is a good idea, but…. The proper pull through wipes are slightly abrasive on one side for deep cleaning, are the nail wipes the same?
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
The nail wipes are soft both sides. I use the Napier paper pull through and they're not abrasive at all. I don't think I'd want to pull anything abrasive through my barrel?
@lindsayheyes9253 ай бұрын
Thanks. I need a chrono, it seems.
@hftshooter3 ай бұрын
Trust me, it's a very useful tool. I use mine all the time. 👍
@ianwoods138410 ай бұрын
Hello my friend, Thank you for a great, informative, advice filled video. You are very kind in spending your time ensuring people don't trip up as they go their air rifling journies. I found everything you spoke about of great help, especially the chronographs. Thank you.
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. 😀👍
@markburgess452810 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and just starting out in the hobby (picked up my Reximex Lyra today) Like your down to earth videos. Keep them coming.
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! 😀👍
@johnhauser480110 ай бұрын
Great tips... Thanks for shearing, from the states (USA)
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! 🙂
@nickh23739 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Jeff, however I myst point out a coulle of issues : FIrstly, you should never put gun oil on a wooden stock, over time it will lead to the wood splitting! You also mention that the FX chronograph needs a fair distance to work effectively, this is incorrect, I use mine indoors with a backstop over 3ft and it's super accurate and consistent. Lastly, only use pull through if accuracy starts to drop off, a "leaded" barrel is a good thing for an air rifle and regulat cleaning is not required.
@hftshooter9 ай бұрын
Twisting my words a bit Nick. 😉 Personally, I prefer having my backstop right behind my chrono, less chance of DIY repairs. 😅 If that works for you great! 🙂👍
@nickl824710 ай бұрын
Vey informative, a magnetic dish is handy to stop looking screws while working on your rifles
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
Good tip! 😀👍
@Makeroomformushrooms10 ай бұрын
Bloody hell....how much am i gonna wanna spend after watching this😂 another good vid, thx
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
😂😂 Sorry!
@rapalaron634810 ай бұрын
Thanks for your great vids mate. 👍
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
My pleasure! 😀👍
@ianphillips97310 ай бұрын
My FX is on a tripod indoors using my backstop then when I’m finished I just print out my results even after it’s been turned off.
@hftshooter9 ай бұрын
🙂👍
@martinsprout8469 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Jeff. Just out of interest, how do you clean the barrel on your spring rifle given it needs to be cocked to access the breach?
@hftshooter9 ай бұрын
I have a wooden plug that fits in the breach when it's cocked to stop anything from moving.
@robbo29762 ай бұрын
Just break the barrel, don't fully cock. Maybe use a wooden wedge to keep it open enough.
@HarryBunnGRVOTV10 ай бұрын
Look at the camera lens not the screen, you’re making me feel weird! Anyhoo i like your gun rest, simple and free!!
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
Sorry, bad habit. I'm using the selfie camera on my old phone where the lens is tiny and off to one side. I will try harder! 😅
@johnhouston614210 ай бұрын
Brilliant video Jeff, 👍👍loads of useful tips and tricks for air gunning. I will definitely be using some of your advice.. I love the Hawk Box and Chrono..😃😃👍👍❤ thanks for the video.. total gun porn 🤣🤣🤣👍👌🤘
@hftshooter10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. 😀👍
@palmer39772 ай бұрын
Nate chrony.
@hftshooter2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your suggestion. The NateChrony wasn't on the market when I made this video. I've never used one and I would only recommend stuff I've used. From what I've seen it looks okay, but not that much better that I would replace the chrono I have. 🙂👍