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Thread: Silencer PCP Vs Spring ?

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    Silencer PCP Vs Spring ?

    Hi Guys~

    Id like some one to explain to me (Mr thicky) whats the difference between a silencer for a PCP rifle and a springer ??

    Is there any

    Reason for asking is i want to carbine my .25 HW80 and fit a silencer just wondering which to buy ??

    Englander
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    Main diff is PCPs are higher volume, lower pressure, springers vice versa. In practice, putting a PCP silencer on a springer is fine, however the reverse may not be true if it lacks sufficient volume.

    HTH - JB
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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