Quote Originally Posted by p.j. View Post
I think that sometimes we believe tuners have some special magic powers they are able to wield at will.
I believe that most people who have some basic knowledge of engineering tools, and especially someone like yourself with access to advanced tooling is able to make a pretty good job of tuning a springer.
It is important you understand the rationale of what you are doing, and what you hope to achieve, at the end of the day there is no magic involved.
I have used guns tuned by Venom and Sandwell field sports, either result could be achieved at home. I would add that some "professional" tunes leave a lot to be desired, at least if you do it yourself you know exactly whats been done.
If someone sends a tired '77 to v-Mach* the results should be fantastic but a used pro sport?
This is my issue.
I've got a HW77 and a prosport and I've gone through both of them.
I've fitted new springs and guides and seals etc
Both shoot well (I think) the prosport it's definitely a smoother gun but that doesn't really translate to better accuracy.
Both are accurate.
But a hw77 that shot like a prosport?? That would be cool.

*other tuners are available