Bsf s60

[GATMAN]

Picked up a bsf s60 today in .177. It's in excellent cosmetic condition, but will need a service as power is fairly low.The gun has been laid up for around 30 years and as such looks almost new !

This one will be a keeper - I love the compact dimensions and great build quality. This one has a raised scope rail - I think this will be a great rifle for some retro hunting !

Paul

[Hsing-ee]

Nice one. You can convert it to a plastic washer with a seal and an adaptor from Vortek if the leather washer is shot. The breech washer can be changed to an 'O' ring by using half of one as packing and a whole one on top. The standard spring has a massive amount of preload on it, this is one rifle you will DEFINITELY need a spring compressor for. Maccari sells springs for them, but his need spacing to get full power, I think Chambers can do you a standard one.

The BSF break-barrel - the S60, S70 and B55 are all essentially the same rifle - was the first springer to make 12 ft/lbs in .177. They are small, powerful rifles, and because of the spring-surge they can take a while to master. A light hold is the best technique, and you should be able to get hunting accuracy to about 30 yards with one. The trigger takes a little getting used to, there is a strange hang-up just before it breaks, but once you get used to it there is no problem. They are build like tanks and should last forever.

Great fun, enjoy!

[I. J.]

Great little rifles. Ive one or two. Easy to strip if you have a spring compressor and know the secret of the scope rail.

ATB
Ian

[I. J.]

The [leather] breech washer can be changed to an 'O' ring by using half of one as packing and a whole one on top.

Great idea.
You can also use a safety pin as a trigger spring to replace the weak (easily lost) trigger spring. Theres some photos on here (parts diagram etc) that you may find useful. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...ml?sort=6&o=50

HTH
Ian

[Hsing-ee]

Great idea.
You can also use a safety pin as a trigger spring to replace the weak (easily lost) trigger spring. Theres some photos on here (parts diagram etc) that you may find useful. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...ml?sort=6&o=50

HTH
Ian

I nicked that idea from a bloke called I.J.

And also used his safety-pin tip to repair my B55.

[I. J.]

I nicked that idea from a bloke called I.J.

And also used his safety-pin tip to repair my B55.

Sounds like a real intelligent and good looking bloke this I. J.
I bet he sells some great FWB pistols to!

ATB
Ian

[Hsing-ee]

Sounds like a real intelligent and good looking bloke this I. J.
I bet he sells some great FWB pistols to!

ATB
Ian

Yes, I believe he gets his unique powers from seventeen Weihrauch HW35s which form a subcritical 'reactor core'. it's either that or the 2-stroke oil he puts in his tea.

[I. J.]

Yes, I believe he gets his unique powers from seventeen Weihrauch HW35s which form a subcritical 'reactor core'. it's either that or the 2-stroke oil he puts in his tea.

Its not 2-stroke that I put in my tea - its brake fluid.
My doctor has told me its very addictive but I said "I can stop anytime".

ATB
Ian

[Sorry - now back to the original BSF thread.]

[GATMAN]

Thanks for the info guys. Luckily I have a spring compressor !

I will try and keep the rifle standard.Hopefully a good clean internally,and soaking the piston washer in silicon oil for a day or two will sort it out.

I would be happy with 10 ft/lb for a sweeter firing cycle.

I'll post some pics when I get a chance.

Paul.

[Hsing-ee]

I will try and keep the rifle standard.Hopefully a good clean internally,and soaking the piston washer in silicon oil for a day or two will sort it out.

I would be happy with 10 ft/lb for a sweeter firing cycle.

Paul.

That is a good idea, as the BSF trigger is not fully active and gets heavier with more powerful mainsprings.

[I. J.]

Thanks for the info guys. Luckily I have a spring compressor !

I will try and keep the rifle standard.Hopefully a good clean internally,and soaking the piston washer in silicon oil for a day or two will sort it out.

I would be happy with 10 ft/lb for a sweeter firing cycle.

I'll post some pics when I get a chance.

Paul.

Plus they get a little 'lively' when pushed to near the legal limit they only weight, after all, similar weight to a BSA Meteor. I once bought a s/h 55 (.22) that was well worn in that consistently did over 13ft.lbs. m e with a variety of pellets. I soon changed the mainsprings to bring the power down to a more reasonable (and legal ) level.
With the aid of a spring compressor they are a very easy rifle to strip. Undo the screw in the scope rail and tap it back when you release the spring pressure. Careful on re-building that you dont cross thread the retaining bolt/stud. The first few photos may help with the strip http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...tml?sort=6&o=0

HTH
Ian

ATB
Ian

[slow_runner]

Plus they get a little 'lively' when pushed to near the legal limit they only weight, after all, similar weight to a BSA Meteor. I once bought a s/h 55 (.22) that was well worn in that consistently did over 13ft.lbs. m e with a variety of pellets. I soon changed the mainsprings to bring the power down to a more reasonable (and legal ) level.
With the aid of a spring compressor they are a very easy rifle to strip. Undo the screw in the scope rail and tap it back when you release the spring pressure. Careful on re-building that you dont cross thread the retaining bolt/stud. The first few photos may help with the strip http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...tml?sort=6&o=0
HTH Ian ATB Ian

Spring compressors. If you have a drill press of sufficient size, you have a spring compressor. Most of them come with a lock mechanism and or depth control; repeat compressions are a breeze. This good advice came from Jeff and works a treat.
I would love to come upon a later version of the S60 with the scope rail
Paul, does your later example come with the Sile stock, or did they all?

Cheers

[fatttmannn]

Agree with the guys previous comments a gret rifle, I have the 55 in .177, the s70 in .22 , the underleaver 54 in .22 and the 20 pistol in .177, you could say I like the BSF range- a lot, enjoy.

[GATMAN]

Some pics of my latest acquisition.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...2_142531_1.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...122_142629.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...&1416683770801http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...&1416684071348

[jonnyone]

Some pics of my latest acquisition.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...2_142531_1.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...122_142629.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...&1416683770801http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...&1416684071348

Ahhh very nice. Clean as a whistle fair play