Mainspring compressor

[schony]

I like the look of this tool
Air Venturi Rail Lock Airgun Spring Compressor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkJfi1TVFdY
But is it or similar available here in the UK?

[barrel]

Its a clever design that's for sure. This said some folk really overestimate the need for a spring compressor. The overwhelming majority of legal limit guns in the UK do not need one. In fact I have yet to come across a rifle where I have needed one. This said it would be nice to own just have in case.

Be interesting to hear from other members who have had sub 12 ft/lb rifles where the had to use a spring compressor

Kindest regards

Barrel

[Jimbob 2705]

Not too sure how useful it would be on some air rifles - Weihrauch with the screw on trigger blocks or possibly some of the older BSA's (Mercury, Airsporter, Etc) which don't even have a flat face for the compressor to sit on

[Thegreg]

For years all I've used for a spring compressor is a good quality sash clamp. I'm assuming others have done the same as it seems to me the obvious tool for the job. Fully adjustable to suit any rifle action!

Cheers
Greg

[schony]

Its a clever design that's for sure. This said some folk really overestimate the need for a spring compressor. The overwhelming majority of legal limit guns in the UK do not need one. In fact I have yet to come across a rifle where I have needed one. This said it would be nice to own just have in case.

Be interesting to hear from other members who have had sub 12 ft/lb rifles where the had to use a spring compressor

Kindest regards

Barrel

The worst I had to deal with was a HW45 pistol surprisingly enough, I managed to knock up a compressor but without one mmmmm

[schony]

Not too sure how useful it would be on some air rifles - Weihrauch with the screw on trigger blocks or possibly some of the older BSA's (Mercury, Airsporter, Etc) which don't even have a flat face for the compressor to sit on

Very good point.

[schony]

For years all I've used for a spring compressor is a good quality sash clamp. I'm assuming others have done the same as it seems to me the obvious tool for the job. Fully adjustable to suit any rifle action!

Cheers
Greg

I purchased a 36 inch sash clamp specially for that purpose but needed it yet so not set it up as a compressor. Not much screw thread though but hopefully enough

[rancidtom]

BSA's with MaxiGrip scope rails would be a challenge with this tool as the rail clamp stop screw has to be removed to allow the rear plug to be removed so the rails then become free to slide back to disengage from the keyhole slots...
I'll stick to my sash clamp thanks.

[JB101]

I’ve had to use a spring compressor on BSA Supersports & superstars along with the occasional over spring HW.

ATB
James

[u.k.neil]

Its a clever design that's for sure. This said some folk really overestimate the need for a spring compressor. The overwhelming majority of legal limit guns in the UK do not need one. In fact I have yet to come across a rifle where I have needed one. This said it would be nice to own just have in case.

Be interesting to hear from other members who have had sub 12 ft/lb rifles where the had to use a spring compressor

Kindest regards

Barrel

HW 45
Airsporter
BSA Improved Model D
FWB Sport 124 and 127

Any air rifle with an Ox spring in it.

Maybe some more, but these are just off the top of my head.


Neil

[schony]

BSA's with MaxiGrip scope rails would be a challenge with this tool as the rail clamp stop screw has to be removed to allow the rear plug to be removed so the rails then become free to slide back to disengage from the keyhole slots...
I'll stick to my sash clamp thanks.

Very true. Not one tool for every gun then is it. 3 cheers for the sash clamp

[tinbum]

I made one from odds and sods and use it for Hw45's, Diana's, BSA's and anything "unknown"