Does this shroud make any sense?
I got my Wolf back from Pomona on Friday and was taking a look over the Shroud, as you do, and one thing that has been puzzling me is that there is a large gap between the bottom of the shroud and the tank. Not only that, but the shroud isn’t a closed tube, but rather only the front section is, whilst the section from the tank back is open on the bottom. Now, I’m sure that Pomona have gone through rigorous testing to get the best design within reason, but I’ve been thinking about this all weekend and for the life of me I cannot think why the shroud is open. Sure, I know it’s because they had to cut the tube to fit, but closing it off wouldn’t be too hard for a company with access to a professional machine shop So, any thoughts on this?
Here’s a pic (not mine) to better illustrate what I mean:
I’ve been thinking that it might increase the effectiveness of the shroud if I removed it and added washers/springs/foam or whatever down the length of the barrel, and somehow sealed the shroud up. What do you think of that?
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late again, but thanx T.T. for the post on this. It motivated a major change to the shroud of the b51 I have in the works.
BTW I take a few outdoor shots from the hip to decide how quiet a guns report is….I can’t tell on stuff if I can hear the hammer or a ping next to my head.
Jim, the cost is $225 plus the Shipping each way. Probably $60 to get it to him and $30 for him to get it back to you, so look at about $310-$330 and a number of weeks.
I can’t tell you what the accuracy was like before, or at least not from firsthand experience, but people have reported that their Groups have gotten smaller as the barrel is supported better.
As for the noise, I’m running at about 25fpe and whilst I wouldn’t say that it is silent, it is certainly quieter than my first worries. I think that what made it sound louder was the fact that I was just shooting in my office at some wood so everything was contained, plus the noise of the impact, but shooting from my window at to the garden it is a lot quieter for sure, and I would say that no-one would hear it or figure it for what it is. The sound is not a crack from the shooter’s point of view, more like a “tink” and much quieter than the stock shroud.
TT that is very interesting they cut a part of the pipe out and didn’t seal it…I guess if it works great like that they didn’t need to mess with it. That tube looks A LOT bigger and longer than the stock setup. Less than full power I’m guessing you hear nothing?
You mind saying how much the shroud setup costs?
I’m curious what kind of before and after accuracy your going to get from it also.
Grats on the first execution with it. I was very inpressed with how accurate Steve said mine is when he shot it.
Jim.
Well, first kill to the Wolf.
Just shot a Starling that was making an awful racket in my Neighbour’s garden, so as soon as he jumped the fence to get to my valuable twigs and leaves he took a dirt nap courtesy of a JSB to the noggin. Shot was at about 20-25 Yards, so nothing to tell the kids about, but as the Wolf isn’t sighted in where I want her (she’s zeroed at 12 Yards or so) I’m happy.
Sluggo: I will 100% write up a review as soon as I can.
Tony: now I’m worried, lol! I can’t test this rifle at range as it is pouring down with rain here. Here’s to crossing my fingers as I am now very nervous indeed.
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solenoid
Does it take batteries like the drozd?
It has an internal battery, motherboard, solenoid and electronics. You charge the rifle, which is then good for about 5000 shots (still need to fill it with air, lol) and that’s it.
Cool
Can wait to see your review on it.
Tony: now I’m worried, lol! I can’t test this rifle at range as it is pouring down with rain here. Here’s to crossing my fingers as I am now very nervous indeed.
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solenoid
Does it take batteries like the drozd?
It has an internal battery, motherboard, solenoid and electronics. You charge the rifle, which is then good for about 5000 shots (still need to fill it with air, lol) and that’s it.
Tony: now I’m worried, lol! I can’t test this rifle at range as it is pouring down with rain here. Here’s to crossing my fingers as I am now very nervous indeed.
😥
solenoid
Does it take batteries like the drozd?
Sluggo: the Wolf doesn’t have a Hammer as the valve is opened via a solenoid.
Tony: now I’m worried, lol! I can’t test this rifle at range as it is pouring down with rain here. Here’s to crossing my fingers as I am now very nervous indeed.
😥
Check this out….
http://www.airgunadvice.net/viewtopic.php?t=5675&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
I wonder what the burr was?
He said the the AW has a higher ping then the Rapid (both have a PAG shroud)
Must be the hammer making that noise.
Hey Tron,
Check this out….
http://www.airgunadvice.net/viewtopic.php?t=5675&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
WoK: Yes, everyone who has compared the two says that the PAG Wolf is quieter than both the PAG Rapid and AZ Rapid.
If it’s quieter than a PAG Rapid (you have nothing to worry about) 😀 😀
Well, it seems to be working okay and I think that a lot of the noise that I am hearing is the pellet impact and echo as I have just been shooting it indoors. Hopefully I can take it outside when the rain stops.
WoK: Yes, everyone who has compared the two says that the PAG Wolf is quieter than both the PAG Rapid and AZ Rapid.
I understand they are more quiet then AZ.
Just to let you know my high tech non electric air pistol also has a sloted shroud and works well…lol
Remember there is also a barrel support in there that keeps the baffles centered. I doubt that it is vented.
So it is a sealed system and the whole shroud volume in not utilized.
Looks good and if it works…..
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I have a PAG shroud on my Rapid 12. I took a flash light a and shined it
where the cut is toward the front of the muzzle and didn’t see any light. I think its sealed internally.