I know,I know enough with the magnets already
Sadly not my idea, I bought one off a member on here a few years back, it's quite simple but works really well and came with two shorter lower powered neodymium magnets so the release pressure can be altered.
Incidentally, I think with the incredibly complicated trigger mechanism and the giss system ( 2 rack and pinions. 2 pistons and 2 springs, one inside the other ) i think I'm right in saying the Original 75 is the spring gun with the most mechanical parts !
Norm
What's wrong with the current way of holding the PS underlever up, mine always shuts properly and stays up
There could be one small problem regarding the magnet "spring" system, how would the trigger mechanism work? If you used a conventional metal sear and trigger setup wouldn't the parts get magnetised and not release when the trigger was pulled, in which case you'd have to make them out of some sort of non magnetic material, which would probably wear to quick (either plastic or alloy), or am I not thinking in the right box.
Pete
Far too many rifles to list now, all mainly British but the odd pesky foreigner has snuck in
I don't think you're in the wrong box, probably somewhere in the bottom right hand corner of this box
I'm thinking the idea that someone had where you utilise the pull of two magnets together to force the air out of the cylinder rather than the push of two like poles would be better. This would mean that the piston would have the magnet at the front end and hopefully far enough away from the sear and trigger mechanism to minimise any magnetising effect. Of course the only way to know will be to try it.
I've got a basic test rig in mind and if I can find the right magnets at the right price I may well try this all out ! It's got to be worth a go anyway, even if it proves it wouldn't work.
It's good to come up with possible problems in advance though
Norm
It just doesn't have the resistance of say, an old school HW77 detent. I would like more resistance!
I came across a 25-round 50 yard still-air group I shot with that ProSport of yours, by golly it was accurate. I will spec it up when I get hold of some vernier calipers.
To be fair, only the MK2 has the awkward sliding thumb catch. After that, it's a push button on the end.
Early experiments merely resulted in a decorative FridgeGun!
Better to admit you walked through the wrong door than spend your life in the wrong room