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Thread: Ailing Airsporter

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    Quote Originally Posted by mallyally View Post
    my mk 2 does 100 fps less with jsb pellets than it does with superdomes its .177
    yup, seen that on an old HW35 too. Bore/tap fit is critical, especially on older guns...

    I'd defo try supersomes as they are very much on the large side of .177 !
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Budd View Post
    yup, seen that on an old HW35 too. Bore/tap fit is critical, especially on older guns...

    I'd defo try supersomes as they are very much on the large side of .177 !
    Remind me to dig a tin out,and .177 superdomes weigh? .

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    Superdomes 8.3. Superfield 8.4.

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    Reading this with interest...I bought my .22 Airsporter new in 1973. I doubt if 5000 pellets have been through it in all that time. About 6 months ago I re-discovered it (actually grandson found it in one of the bedroom cupboards along with my old HW35), so started a bit of target practice in the garden.
    With the Airsporter I probably fired off about 200 pellets and noticed the piston sticking, pull the trigger then gun fires after a slight delay, but then it got worse and the piston apparently jammed in the bore. The piston does gradually let go but doesn't fire. Prior to this malfunction I hadn't noticed any lack of power etc.
    So, how do I go about stripping the Airsporter to look for what's jamming the piston?
    The HW35 is still working ok, buts seems 'agricultural' in comparison to the Airsporter..and it's heavier.

    Allen

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    Good luck,you'll find masses of good advice and hands on experience here.

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    Pellet fit maybe?

    Got the chronograph out again.

    Superdome 8.3grn 715fps 9.4ft/lbs

    Barracuda Match Extra Heavy 10.6grn 650fps 10ft/lbs

    I'm becoming a little frustrated and feel a valuation thread coming on .

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