Adjusting power on the Avenge-X Tactical

Today reader Ian McKee, whose blog handle is 45Bravo, tells us about adjusting the power on the AirVenturi Avenge-X Tactical rifle. Remember that I am taking the Fourth of July off as my holiday. That means this report will be current until Friday.

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Take it away, Ian

Adjusting power on the Avenge-X Tactical
by Ian McKee

Avenge-X-Tactical.

Part 1
Part 2
Air Venturi Avenge-X Tactical slug test

This report covers:

• Tuning the Tactical
• Tight spaces
• What to do?
• Thank you, Leapers
• My kinda stuff
• Summary
• Tuning the Tactical

Today we will be looking at the issues I have had adjusting the power on the Tactical version of the Air Venturi Avenge-X. BB has covered the wooden stock version extensively in .177-caliber and is now starting to tune his .22-caliber rifle for specific projectiles. 

While I have been tuning my Tactical model for a longer period than BB, I have been hindered by a feature that only applies to the Tactical model and it has made my progress slower than it would be with any of the other models. I want potential Avenge-X buyers to know about this, so they can factor it into their decision.

Naturally I chose the model that is the most difficult to adjust! This picture shows the optional tool I describe in this report, but I show it here it to show you where the hammer spring adjustment is made.

Tight spaces

There is very little room to use the included 2mm Allen key to adjust the hammer spring. To keep the bore axis as low in the rifle as possible, the hammer spring adjustment is buried deep within the stock assembly. 

I removed the scope to show that you get about 40 degrees of adjustment before having to reposition the Allen key. With the scope mounted you have a lot less room.

What to do?

I have been dancing around this issue since I received the rifle. At first I would remove the stock, make an adjustment then put the rifle back in the stock and fire another test group. 

I quickly realized I was probably working against myself by not properly torquing the stock screws every time and possibly imparting accuracy errors. So I started removing the scope, making an adjustment, reinstalling the scope and shooting a group, repeating this over and over. 

Thank you, Leapers!

Thank you David Ding and Leapers/UTG for making two high-quality products I have been using for years. They have made my Avenge-X Tactical rifle tuning much easier. I’m referring specifically to your UTG Max Strength Quick Lock rings and UTG Max Strength Quick-Detach rings. With them the scopes can be quickly taken off the rifle, and then reinstalled with little or no noticeable point of impact change at normal airgun hunting ranges. (as long as you seat the rings in the same position, and with the same force applied each time.)

It recently came to my attention that Pyramyd AIR is carrying accessories for the Avenge-X series of rifles from a company called Evolve3Dprinting.com. They manufacture several parts for airguns. They make many accessories for firearms as well. 

This is the first product of theirs I have bought. It is a tool that can be inserted into the socket of the hammer spring adjustment screw on the Tactical Avenge-X. You can then adjust the hammer spring without removing the scope. 

The Allen key turns a belt inside the black tool that translates into a 1/1 ratio on the other end to adjust the hammer spring.

My kinda stuff

Having an interest in design and 3D printing, this adapter intrigued me. It uses a 2mm Allen key on one end that fits into the rifle’s adjustment screw, and a 4mm Allen key slot on the other end that is used to make the adjustments. 

The tool is simple and effective, making hammer spring adjustments easy. 

Would I have chosen the Avenge-X Tactical model if I had known of the adjustment clearance beforehand? Absolutely! I like the way it feels, and it fits my intended use of the airgun — what I want the airgun to do. And I like the way it shoots from the bench and from a BOG brand tripod. 

While I love wood and metal guns, this time I wanted a gun that I wouldn’t have to worry about the wood finish being scuffed up.

Summary

Now that I don’t have to remove the scope between every group I shoot while tuning I can make adjustments so much easier. 

While this tool is 3d-printed, the nylon material it’s made from is very durable and the print quality of the one I have is excellent. It should hold up for a long time, we will see.

Shoot safe, have FUN.

Ian

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Tom Gaylord, also known as B.B. Pelletier, provides expert insights to airgunners all over the world on behalf of Pyramyd AIR. He has earned the title The Godfather of Airguns™ for his contributions to the industry, spending many years with AirForce Airguns and starting magazines dedicated to the sport such as Airgun Illustrated.

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