LGV Low on Power

[sutton]

Have you tried new batteries in the combro? Can sometimes show low readings if the batteries are a bit flat.

[RobJ]

Many thanks, good advice. I'll check both.

Something is definitely up as I've loaded it with as much preload as the spring will take without failing to cock and it's putting out 10.4.

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Plus,

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I'll get some more grease on the guide and check those batteries.

Thanks again.
Rob

[RobJ]

perhaps the gun has used up the excess lube after fitting the new spring and guide and now the tightness is coming into play maybe

Was the right answer!

The spring is that tight to the guide it took me nearly 10 minutes to get it off!

Greased up the guide more and while it has some preload it is now averaging 11ft lb.

Interestingly, comparing the original out of the box spring with the one from Germany, the out of the box spring has less coils and is shorter which is odd considering they are supposed to be both UK spec springs. I'm wondering if the one that came with the gun was a German spec spring put in by mistake. Happy to post it to anyone that wants it!

Thanks gunstock for the advice, much appreciated.


Rob