Potential HW97K damage?

[rockdrill]

I personally think the theory of the rifle losing power after being cocked for extended periods is less likely to apply to the majority of modern airguns with decent quality springs fitted.

Perhaps at one time it might have been the case if the quality of the spring was suspect.

For instance I recently resprung my HW80, it was running a little quicker than I would like, so I cocked it and left it locked in the cabinet (with a note attached to remind me it was cocked) for a week - guess what no reduction in velocity, so it is due to have a coil lopped off, close and regrind the spring end to achieve what I am looking for.

I really don't think you have anything to worry about with your HW97K. In fact I would find it exceedingly difficult to hunt without carrying the rifle loaded and ready to use..

[tmstech]

I personally think the theory of the rifle losing power after being cocked for extended periods is less likely to apply to the majority of modern airguns with decent quality springs fitted.

Seconded. Even when cocked, a quality spring should still be in it's elastic state and will not damage it's performance.

[Hsing-ee]

A new spring is only £10 for a standard one, £20 for a posh one, so its not a big deal if the life of the spring is shortened a little.

[mikemorton]

It doesn't damage the spring permanently.

A spring kept under tension will lose power over time.

Three days IIRC, according to a recent article in Airgun World.

But as soon as it's re-cocked it's business as usual.

[springboy]

It wouldn't be a problem to leave it cocked for a long period of time,i've heard that it can actually do the spring some good to have a little bit of compression on it sometimes,any decent modern spring gun wouldn't find this a problem.

[subfire91]

here comes another another one:

what fps should i expect with jsb exacts??

[Tenuc]

You should get high 700's. Impossible to say exactly as depends on the FPE of the gun. Most springers improve after the first couple of tin have been shot and the internals bed in.