Bulmer does a strip -what's missing?

[Phil Bulmer]

Hi all,

I'm begining to see the end of this series. It's been running for a few years now and I'm starting to run out of guns to pull apart. I'm wondering what else is left to be covered. I've done pretty much everything from Webley, Weihrauch, BSA, Air Arms, Falcon and Crosman. I've missed a few models such as the HW95 but once you've done its cousins you've done them all.
I'm also a little loathed to tackle any more pre-charged guns in case somebody gets it all wrong and ends up injured.
Anyone got any more suggestions for guns I might have missed? I don't think I've done a Diana 52 or 34, a Sharp Innova or a Gamo Magnum, so these are still contenders, (anyone got one?).

Guns for strip need to be fairly mainstream and not obscure. They also need to be DIYable. The Crosman 622 was a good example, I managed to fix the example that was sent (although Parcel Farce bent it double on its return visit) but it was too complex for print and the chances are an article on this would benefit no more than a handful of shooters, hardly worth three pages!

I do have a new series in the wings which looks quite interesting, but I'd like to plug any remaining gaps before bringing it in.

So, over to you......!!


Phil

[Shaggy]

what about doing the ghosts of the springer world?
ya know like the Diana Air King,Whiscome's from the 80's? there are out there just gathering dust.

You could always do a voting session on moden re-vamps of old articles, ya know if say the parts metioned are no longer made, or there's now a better product to do a better job. bring them up to date with the 21st centry

Only Ideas like, Hope it helps?

Darren

[Big Si]

I don't suppose you could do something about DIY stock making either from solid blanks or from made up laminates?
I've always enjoyed your articles are they going to be made into a book or reference manual (Dennis Hiller had to start somewhere) It may give you something to do in the long summer holidays from school.

Rgds

Big Si

In my day it was woodwork,metalwork,tecnical drawing and engineering science now they call it I.T.!!!!!!!!!!

[tyke]

Hi
How about lubrication for dummy’s. Id be interested.

[Shed tuner]

GasRams, e.g HW90, Theo, etc. ?

Then again, the legal issues may not make them ideal

Quite seriously though, why not just continue to re-run the series, as loads of people would have missed them....

Others that may not have been covered that are reasonably popular in a somewhat obscure kind of fashion...

Sheridan pump-ups
Crosman pump up pistol (1322/77)
BSA Cadet
Recoiless Dianas (sliding action Airkings)
TAC pistols
ASI Paratooper (got one..... needs doing ! )
FWB Sport

HTH - JB

[gaazzz.t]

upgrades and tune ups for the Ratcatcher maybe?

might of already done it

[RochdaleLad]

Originally posted by BuddyBoy
Quite seriously though, why not just continue to re-run the series, as loads of people would have missed them....

I would second that. I've only just started (relativly speaking) reading AGW, and I wouldn't mind a re-run of the series

David.

[R. P. McMurphy]

Sharp Inovas,Ace,Victory.Sheridens,Benjamins.And i allso agree and like the idea of the stock making from scratch.

[Johnny - Sweden]

Why not a pump-up gun such as Sharp or Sheridan..?

Some Dianas too perhaps, the 48/52/54 is a must..?

A Theoben would also be interesting, why not a Eliminator..?

A Gamo Hunter or a Cometa 400 would also be something..

[nutshot]

A sharp innova strip would be very handy to me .
I have a lovely innova with a walnut stock which holds no air .

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by BuddyBoy
Quite seriously though, why not just continue to re-run the series, as loads of people would have missed them....
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Sod repeats there are enough of them on TV with out having to buy a mag for £3.10 to read the same stuff again n again .
If you missed the strip you want buy a back issue !
Its bad enough that the mags are 80% adverts .
Nick

[benfish]

[QUOTE=nutshot]A sharp innova strip would be very handy to me .
I have a lovely innova with a walnut stock which holds no air .

Some four years ago I picked up a Sharp Innova but discovered it had a split reciever. I found out that Hull Cartridge were the importers and carried spares so sent them the gun which they repaired and sent back, all for £80.

Maybe an article by Phil would have saved me the cost as I believe Hull still carry the spares.

[nbrooks]

Very interesting discussion. Three points occur to me.

I. Phil, please continue the series if at all possible - it's a highlight of the magazine.

2. Yes, I'd be very interested in a CD.

3. Hello Sam Vimes, when I used to do strips (airguns) I use a sashclamp as a spring compressor - certainly did the trick.

Neil

[Troubledshooter]

Unfortunately, the powers that be at 'Romsey' do not consider the idea of a CD of 'Bulmer Does A Strip' articles to be commercially viable, so it is unlikely that one will appear in the near future.

[Shaggy]

If the information is available? & assuming it was to be copied to a disk? Someone could distribute the disk for others who want all the information on it I'd love all the info for Reference purposes.

Maybe even distribute it at cost ONLY!! Or add a bit Charity?
Dunno say £3 per disk, £2 for CD & Posting & £1 for a Worthy cause. If every one's name was declared that would verify who's bought a copy of it. That way it will be clear to establish who's bought it & work out proceeds to a Worthy Cause? Just an Idea like!
Maybe the BBS members could vote for a worthy cause for the profits to go too

Just an idea like, ya know we all get something for reference, strip downs & part no's & then a Charity get a bit as well it'll be a win situation all round?

ATB

Darren

[Phil Bulmer]

Originally posted by gaz gun man
upgrades and tune ups for the Ratcatcher maybe?

might of already done it

Yep, done it about 6 or 7 months ago! There was also a follow up on a heavily modified Crosman pistol.

Keep them coming....

Phil