Reply With QuoteIs that the same-as-Gamo one? If so they fit standard scope rails.Originally Posted by Anchorman
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Please could anyone tell me if the Air Arms diopter sight will fit on a 1980's HW 35 as my eyesight is not good enough for the standard rear sight
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Dave
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Is that the same-as-Gamo one? If so they fit standard scope rails.
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The one I'm looking at is for the S200 from Ant Supplies £ 29.00
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Dave, measure the size of the rail, as 1980 was the year they changed from 13mm to 11mm,( around serial number 755000).
If it is 13mm you have to search for a old model Weihrauch diopter.
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Frank
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If 11mm rail I have a set here you can have for cost of postage.
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It's the same as the Gamo. At £29 I don't think you can find any cheaper.
Personally though I'd look for a used FWB or similar diopter, 100x the quality.
As pointed out, if you have an 11mm rail.
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Rails are 11mm. and I have accepted Logunner's very kind offer
Thanks for all the replies again
Dave
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You'll need to fit a recoil stud of some description. The dovetail clamp will locate the diopter, but doesn't stand a chance of staying put without some assistance.
The best way IMO is to drill and tap the base (in the correct location! once you've had a trial fit).
M5 or M6 buttonhead hex looks neat and is a sensible size.
Spin a nut on the bolt. Grind/file off the thread that will engage with the action, cut to length, spin off nut to tidy up the threads and refit to diopter. HTH
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Sight came today from Logunner. Great gesture. Will also follow 18 wheelers advice about securing
Dave
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Diopter Sight fitted to my HW35L
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Nice..
The postage money you sent will be donated here, hope you approve.
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You don't hang around! Nice job, and my favorite version of the classic '35 too.
If you want to darken down your recoil stop you can get a decent "heat blueing" result on SS just using a gas hob. Degrease first and holding with some pliers (!) I use a blow torch to do mine, but I've managed a similar result on the cooker as an experiment.
You don't want to overheat it, just to an orange/light orange, and personally I don't quench them as I want to avoid excessive brittleness. A couple of trial runs and you'll have the hang of judging the colour.
Or use chemical black/spray, but the above might save you needing to buy anything extra for a small job. Apologies if the above is teaching you to suck eggs.
Happy shooting with you nice 35 Luxus.
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What a thoroughly super bloke.
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Thanks 18 Wheeler. As the sight is a black paint finish I will give the arrester screw head a waft over with paintYou don't hang around! Nice job, and my favorite version of the classic '35 too.
If you want to darken down your recoil stop you can get a decent "heat blueing" result on SS just using a gas hob. Degrease first and holding with some pliers (!) I use a blow torch to do mine, but I've managed a similar result on the cooker as an experiment.
You don't want to overheat it, just to an orange/light orange, and personally I don't quench them as I want to avoid excessive brittleness. A couple of trial runs and you'll have the hang of judging the colour.
Or use chemical black/spray, but the above might save you needing to buy anything extra for a small job. Apologies if the above is teaching you to suck eggs.
Happy shooting with you nice 35 Luxus.
Cheers
Dave
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