BSA Meteor. Mk1 Titan XS mainspring

[Yammy]

Hi all,
I have a acquired a mk1 meteor which is in need of a decent service. Is there any real benefit in using something like the Titan XS over a standard mainspring as it appears to be almost twice the price? Any owners who have experience much appreciated.
Regards

[piggy589]

In my experience none whatsoever,unless you're keen on metalwork.

Stick to a standard item

[Yammy]

Thanks piggy.
No, I just want to get it running correctly as a bit of a project.
Regards

[Shed tuner]

nah, way too stiff a spring.

Protek do a meteor spring that's cheap and makes enough power without destroying the gun...

[evert]

Jim Maccari/Airrifle headquarters makes a spring that I use in all my meteors, it is quicker than the original spring without stressing the gun.
Remember to fit a new tight rear guide, and a tophat with a washer in front too. Makes a BIG difference.

[Shed tuner]

Jim Maccari/Airrifle headquarters makes a spring that I use in all my meteors, it is quicker than the original spring without stressing the gun.
Remember to fit a new tight rear guide, and a tophat with a washer in front too. Makes a BIG difference.

piston sleeve also helps a lot and costs 5 minutes...

[Yammy]

Thanks for the additional replies folks. I'll look into what you've said although couldn't get much from the Jim maccari site.. This rifle was getting binned. It's not it bad shape but I'm also no master tinkerer either. If I can getting it running okay I'll be happy. I know it needs a new spring and the piston washer has probably seen better days, although not rotten. I was just going to replace breech seal, piston seal and mainspring. Is it best to replace the piston buffer and washer as well? Apologies for the 'novice' diy questions.

[piggy589]

Breech seal definitely,buffer washer if compressed,bearing washers tend to last forever,as do the leather piston seals.

If the piston moves slowly under its own weight, just give the seal a wipe with a mild solvent and dip it in some vegetable oil.

[Yammy]

Breech seal definitely,buffer washer if compressed,bearing washers tend to last forever,as do the leather piston seals.

If the piston moves slowly under its own weight, just give the seal a wipe with a mild solvent and dip it in some vegetable oil.

Thanks piggy. I'll get them ordered Monday 👍