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1shot · 03-01-2006, 04:02 AM

Followup to my previous thread, here are some pictures of my new toy. I ended up not having a chance to dive with it since my kids wanted to sightsee the last two days in Oahu. But man, oh man, it's nice. I'd sleep with it if my wife would let me.

One of the pix is shot in front of a door for comparison purpose. The other is a close-up of the handle area. I got 4 shafts so 2 are rigged so they would be clipped to the gun, and 2 are rigged as break-away. Unlike my pre-modified Esclapez, everything on the stock Aimrite seems tight and crisp (at least on land).

The critical test will be in the ocean when this weather lets up here in northern CA. I have some old 2L soda pop bottles that I plan to fill with a little sand and let suspend from my float for target shooting.

I own also a Rob Allen 110 (love it too), a Wong Ono (my absolute favorite for versatile yellowtails/WSB/bluewater), an Esclapez 120 (highly modified--now retired by the new Aimrite railgun) and a stock Esclapez 70 for those hole shots. A Mori canon for the rare tuna trip (which regrettably has not produced so far--operator's problem, gun's absolutely perfect).

If I have to rank them (strictly personal opinion based on MY guns, based on MY criteria for quality/use/cost/feel, which may not be representative), Mori's gun is a Ferrari, Wong/Aimrite are Porsches, Rob Allen is a solid Toyota, and Esclapez are Hyundai.

This is my first time posting pics so suggestions/inputs on picture taking and posting will be appreciated.

Joe
San Jose, CA

Grunt · 03-01-2006, 05:28 AM

That is a very sexy gun...I like it!

Polystigma · 03-01-2006, 10:31 AM

Wow, that gun looks sweet! Congrats.

OceanEd · 03-01-2006, 06:01 PM

Cost?

*Platypus* · 03-01-2006, 06:30 PM

Rick can custom make any of the Railguns in sizes up to 130cm. The biggest size available on the website is 125cm, any bigger then you need to contact him at (808) 330-1197 for pricing.

Joe's gun is a custom made carbon Fiber model, that boasts a 1/8th" wall thickness and the barrel is 50" long (61" overall length) and is strong enough to pick up your truck with!! And if that wasn't enough, it also has a lifetime warranty.

Sweet lookng gun, and I can't wait for Joe to put it to action soon! Rick and I are taking a 130cm Carbon Fiber Railgun with us to Fiji as well as Daryl's 65" Magnum Hybrid. We aint going there to shoot small fish...

Sorry to jump in on here Joe! Couldn't help myself since Rick's away on Navy Bidness...

Steve Bennett · 03-01-2006, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platypus

Rick and I are taking a 130cm Carbon Fiber Railgun with us to Fiji as well as Daryl's 65" Magnum Hybrid.

Would that be the new Super Magnum Hybrid?

Bill McIntyre · 03-01-2006, 06:37 PM

The normal magnum hybrids only go up to 60". He is trying some longer ones, and I believe they have a thicker carbon fiber tube, as a sort of quicker swinging version of an ono gun.

If I ever went where there were tuna, I'd be tempted to try one. Its a bit long for my tastes for SoCal, but I know one guy who got one as his white sea bass gun.

mokaction · 03-01-2006, 11:45 PM

http://www.wongspearguns.com/railguns.htm

1shot · 03-02-2006, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platypus

Rick and I are taking a 130cm Carbon Fiber Railgun with us to Fiji as well as Daryl's 65" Magnum Hybrid. We aint going there to shoot small fish...

Sorry to jump in on here Joe! Couldn't help myself since Rick's away on Navy Bidness...

I'm just jealous that I'm not going to Fiji this year or any time soon for that matter. Man, rough life.

acevedo joseph · 03-02-2006, 06:47 PM

joe , why dont ya post a pic of your new mori tuna gun ??
now thats a real gun to drool over


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03-01-2006, 04:02 AM	#1
1shot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 77	aimrite/wong 130 cm carbon railgun pix--hope this works Followup to my previous thread, here are some pictures of my new toy. I ended up not having a chance to dive with it since my kids wanted to sightsee the last two days in Oahu. But man, oh man, it's nice. I'd sleep with it if my wife would let me. One of the pix is shot in front of a door for comparison purpose. The other is a close-up of the handle area. I got 4 shafts so 2 are rigged so they would be clipped to the gun, and 2 are rigged as break-away. Unlike my pre-modified Esclapez, everything on the stock Aimrite seems tight and crisp (at least on land). The critical test will be in the ocean when this weather lets up here in northern CA. I have some old 2L soda pop bottles that I plan to fill with a little sand and let suspend from my float for target shooting. I own also a Rob Allen 110 (love it too), a Wong Ono (my absolute favorite for versatile yellowtails/WSB/bluewater), an Esclapez 120 (highly modified--now retired by the new Aimrite railgun) and a stock Esclapez 70 for those hole shots. A Mori canon for the rare tuna trip (which regrettably has not produced so far--operator's problem, gun's absolutely perfect). If I have to rank them (strictly personal opinion based on MY guns, based on MY criteria for quality/use/cost/feel, which may not be representative), Mori's gun is a Ferrari, Wong/Aimrite are Porsches, Rob Allen is a solid Toyota, and Esclapez are Hyundai. This is my first time posting pics so suggestions/inputs on picture taking and posting will be appreciated. Joe San Jose, CA Attached Thumbnails __________________ Don't be shouted down and shut out. RFA, FRA, it doesn't matter. Support your fishing rights organization today.

03-01-2006, 05:28 AM	#2
Grunt AlexLonsdale Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Age: 27 Posts: 774	Re: aimrite/wong 130 cm carbon railgun pix--hope this works That is a very sexy gun...I like it! __________________ AlexLonsdale

03-01-2006, 10:31 AM	#3
Polystigma No Bananas! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,750	Re: aimrite/wong 130 cm carbon railgun pix--hope this works Wow, that gun looks sweet! Congrats.

03-01-2006, 06:01 PM	#4
OceanEd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne, Fl. Age: 65 Posts: 3,818	Re: aimrite/wong 130 cm carbon railgun pix--hope this works Cost?

03-01-2006, 06:30 PM	#5
Platypus HBIC Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardwell FNQ / Kona HI Posts: 705	Re: aimrite/wong 130 cm carbon railgun pix--hope this works Rick can custom make any of the Railguns in sizes up to 130cm. The biggest size available on the website is 125cm, any bigger then you need to contact him at (808) 330-1197 for pricing. Joe's gun is a custom made carbon Fiber model, that boasts a 1/8th" wall thickness and the barrel is 50" long (61" overall length) and is strong enough to pick up your truck with!! And if that wasn't enough, it also has a lifetime warranty. Sweet lookng gun, and I can't wait for Joe to put it to action soon! Rick and I are taking a 130cm Carbon Fiber Railgun with us to Fiji as well as Daryl's 65" Magnum Hybrid. We aint going there to shoot small fish... Sorry to jump in on here Joe! Couldn't help myself since Rick's away on Navy Bidness...

03-01-2006, 06:37 PM	#7
Bill McIntyre Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Clemente, CA Age: 74 Posts: 39,069	Re: aimrite/wong 130 cm carbon railgun pix--hope this works The normal magnum hybrids only go up to 60". He is trying some longer ones, and I believe they have a thicker carbon fiber tube, as a sort of quicker swinging version of an ono gun. If I ever went where there were tuna, I'd be tempted to try one. Its a bit long for my tastes for SoCal, but I know one guy who got one as his white sea bass gun. __________________ I prefer email at wsbhtr@cox.net rather than PMs

03-01-2006, 11:45 PM	#8
mokaction Larry Caragay Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 3,970	Re: aimrite/wong 130 cm carbon railgun pix--hope this works http://www.wongspearguns.com/railguns.htm

03-02-2006, 06:47 PM	#10
acevedo joseph Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: fallbrook Posts: 88	Re: aimrite/wong 130 cm carbon railgun pix--hope this works joe , why dont ya post a pic of your new mori tuna gun ?? now thats a real gun to drool over __________________ id rather be at lake Hodges

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