fwb 124/127 spring sizes

[robs5230]

Has anyone fitted non standard springs to the 124/127 to get a better fit and shot cycle than the OE spring ?

Currently have a 124 in bits and looking to try a different spring. The one that came out of mine is non OE at 290 long, 3.1 wire, 14.5 id and 20.8 od. I feel thats a bit long for that spec though it shot very well.

Thanks Rob

[GB2017]

welsh willy do something

https://woodfield-gcp.co.uk/product/...t-service-kit/

also maccari

http://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/...age/251483.htm

[les allam]

I put a V-Mach spring in my Fwb sport,it was a nice snug fit on the steel guide and not much pre- load for a much improved shot cycle over standard spring set up( no twang either).
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Les.

[MartynB]

I put a V-Mach spring in my Fwb sport,it was a nice snug fit on the steel guide and not much pre- load for a much improved shot cycle over standard spring set up( no twang either).
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Les.

This sounds interesting Les, I've got a nice 127 and though not stripped, my 70's 127 had massive preload, how much with the V Mach kit ?

[CapitalBee]

Yes, I have an ox in mine. Properly cut to size and running at 11.5fpe it gives a nice shot cycle. Also look at Maccari at Air Rifle Headquarters. They still do 127 kits

[MartynB]

Yes, I have an ox in mine. Properly cut to size and running at 11.5fpe it gives a nice shot cycle. Also look at Maccari at Air Rifle Headquarters. They still do 127 kits

Funnily enough, that is just what I did, they used to sell a replacement trigger which was supposed to be very good, not sure they still do it

[les allam]

This sounds interesting Les, I've got a nice 127 and though not stripped, my 70's 127 had massive preload, how much with the V Mach kit ?

Hi Martyn
I did my fwb about 6 years ago with the v- Mach kit, I am not sure how much it is now??£65 ish possibly.
My comprised of- mainspring-piston sleave(metal)-steel top- hat-piston seal-pre load washers, lubes and instructions. It made a big improvement on my gun.
Look on V- Mach web page or give Steve a call.
Les..

[Bluefan]

Yes, I have an ox in mine. Properly cut to size and running at 11.5fpe it gives a nice shot cycle. Also look at Maccari at Air Rifle Headquarters. They still do 127 kits

It shoots Bob on ,thanks again for giving me a go , shoots better than mine didn't get to try Mr Allam 's but there is a chap on here gtfreight I think who has done a very fine job on his. Mallyally on here too has a very well set up gun he mAy be able to offer some thoughts.

[gtfreight]

Hi Martyn
I did my fwb about 6 years ago with the v- Mach kit, I am not sure how much it is now??£65 ish possibly.
My comprised of- mainspring-piston sleave(metal)-steel top- hat-piston seal-pre load washers, lubes and instructions. It made a big improvement on my gun.
Look on V- Mach web page or give Steve a call.
Les..

I can also vouch for the V-Mach. I recently put one in mine and I can't believe the difference from standard. There is little enough pre-load to enable me to fit the spring without a compressor.
I think I paid around £80 for it. Excellent.

[CapitalBee]

It shoots Bob on ,thanks again for giving me a go , shoots better than mine didn't get to try Mr Allam 's but there is a chap on here gtfreight I think who has done a very fine job on his. Mallyally on here too has a very well set up gun he mAy be able to offer some thoughts.

You're more than welcome. I'd like to have taken the credit for it but it was fitted when I bought it. I tidied everything else but it shot so nicely I didn't think to change it.

[robs5230]

Cheers all, for the input.
Does anyone have the spec on the v-mach spring ?

[MartynB]

I can also vouch for the V-Mach. I recently put one in mine and I can't believe the difference from standard. There is little enough pre-load to enable me to fit the spring without a compressor.
I think I paid around £80 for it. Excellent.

That's handy to know, I'll take a look at that

[TonyL]

I put a V-Mach spring in my Fwb sport,it was a nice snug fit on the steel guide and not much pre- load for a much improved shot cycle over standard spring set up( no twang either).
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Les.

I have had the pleasure of trying this rifle out and it shoots beautifully smoothly.

Can you bring it to the next Bash please, Les?

[les allam]

I have had the pleasure of trying this rifle out and it shoots beautifully smoothly.

Can you bring it to the next Bash please, Les?

Will do Tony,I have a couple of new (for me)guns that I want your opion on,that I will bring along as well..
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Les..

[robs5230]

Well I've had a chat with Dave Price and he's sending me a spring. Hopeful with this one.