How long can a springer be left cocked for?

[Frogbad]

just wondered how long is the max that a spring gun can be cocked for before it will damage the spring?

i.e is 20 minutes ok if lamping?

Dan

Hello, welcome to the BBS.

20 minutes, or even 2 hours, is no problem at all. I regularly did it with my oldest spring rifle which I used for all my hunting at one time; it still has the spring I had put in it 19 years ago and it still performs at over 11 ft lb.

Adrian

As an addendum, most spring damage is caused by badly-fitting spring guides, incorrect lubrication, or dry-firing.

Adrian

[ora8i]

If you look around here you should find out.


Ora

[Rizla99]

Hi Frogbad
It seems that someone has done some tests on the subject.
You can find the results of the test Here

[Frogbad]

Thanks guys - very helpful

Dan

Fair enough Ora, but there is a bit of a difference between leaving a rifle cocked during a stalk and leaving it cocked for weeks at a time.

Anyway, look here: BBS thread

Baz carries more credibility round here than some Yank jacking off to a spreadsheet.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by draftsmann:
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Baz carries more credibility round here than some Yank jacking off to a spreadsheet.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Carlos Pan:
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Adrian