Tuning .25 R3 Matador
Well, at long last I have a .25 Matador on the way. I know there are a few lucky shooters that already have one, and I’ve seen some comments on tuning them for the best consistency and minimizing the stress on the valve. Can you guys give a soon to be new owners some tips on getting the most out of a new .25 Matador? I love my .22, can’t wait to get my hands on the .25!!!
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I wouldn’t doubt that! My gun is currently sitting in the local UPS hub about 120 miles from me.
Relax man, – they’re on strike until Monday !!! 😉
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No hangover, just had a few beers.
The R2.5 25 cal Longs needed the regulator and hammer spring tension screw turned down. Mine was set to shoot the 45.4 grain JSBs at 1050 fps. I have it set to shoot them at 890 fps. It shoots them equally well at speeds between 880-910. 890 gives me a couple more shots per fill.
Ed has said that the R3 25 cal longs are set at 300 mps = 930 fps.
I get my R3 25 cal long Friday Sept 30th and will find out what speed it shoots the 25.4s at. Once I get the scope mounted I will chrony the gun while I am sighting it in at 50 yards. I got a new Hawke scope and Leapers scope rings in today. Got both of my SCBA tanks filled and bought a bubble level. I am ready!
I plan on doing a lot of testing and trying different speeds. I would bet that I end up setting the R3 to shoot the JSBs at 890 fps also.
I had planned on chasing the UPS truck down early, taking a day off from work and spending the day tuning the gun. It is windy as hell here right now and the national weather service has a wind advisory for the next 2 days. Gusts up to 40 mph. Looks like I won’t get to do any meaninfull testing until Sunday 😥
I will at least put it on a chrony Friday before work.
I will start a new Topic here Friday, just in case anyone is interested on my initial thoughts and impressions of the R3.
Right now, I feel like a kid on Christmas eve! 😆
Just wait until OldGoat has recovered from his hangover and you will have plenty of tips coming through…….. 😉
Btw: Congratulations, -and please keep us posted on your new experience ….. 😀
Cheers….
Trygve
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