Following on from my thread of Airmasters Rifles. What was involved with their tune? What springs did they use, seals, piston mods etc. Just would like to extend my somewhat basic knowledge on these rifles. Mach 1.5
Following on from my thread of Airmasters Rifles. What was involved with their tune? What springs did they use, seals, piston mods etc. Just would like to extend my somewhat basic knowledge on these rifles. Mach 1.5
Last edited by Mach 1.5; 19-11-2018 at 07:51 PM.
Stage 1 - £30.00
FWB, HW80/35, Orig 45
Deburr, spring, lube, size piston head, phosphor bronze bearing on piston.
No bearing was added to the 85 because of the piston cut out
Stage 2 - £45.00
All of above plus fitting of solid guides
Stage 3 - £60.00
Available on HW77 only
All of above plus piston runs on rear ptfe bearing supported by a phosphor bronze skirt and a forward ptfe bearing, compression chamber shortened to match. Choice of stroke length. Roller bearings were used to remove torque. On our ‘race guns’ I used to set them up with a Original 75 piston seal. These were very efficient but only lasted 500 - 1000 shots. When you look at this set up it is pretty much identical to that used in the tx, but I was doing this in mid ‘85.
Stage 2 was the most popular.
Hope this helps Mach,
ATVB
Richard
Many thanks. Rustybuzz. Need to extend my airmasters collection now!! Mach 1.5
Fozzy on here has a stunner-sensible lad has kept hold of his.
Airmasters 77 FTS, Venom Trophy, Venom vantage, you name em, I've had em. I've sold em. Doh!
Never go off half cocked....
All lies matter
HW77K / HW80K Stalker Tryolean Mastersport
HW77K / HW80K Stalker Sporter Mastersport
Feinwerkbau Sporter Mastersport
Feinwerkbau Tryolean Mastersport
Feinwerkbau Sport FTS
Feinwerkbau Mastersport
HW77K FTS Chameleons
HW77K FTS
HW80 FTS
HW77K FT
HW77K Dominator
HW77K FT Left
38 Dominator
HW85 Dominator
HW85 FT.
Well they did a few but collectors will not part with them. To me they sum up the 80's super gun. Along with venom these rifles won everything going in the 80's and will still hold their own against today's stuff.
Mach 1.5
Yes I have mate, and yes I have still got it. Not only is it a 77 FTS, but a chameleon FTS. Only 9 ever made.
I have a list of people wanting it if the day ever comes that I part with it. (Very doubtful TBH).
Fozzy
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Last edited by fozzy45; 19-11-2018 at 12:58 PM.