I've just worked out that the boinger bash is a......

[Blackrider]

I shall be using my Titan Mohawk single stroke pneumatic in honour of the innovative gunsmiths of the U.K. --- and to find out how painful a hernia really is.

I'm not there so it's with some relief I won't be using my Diana Airking "Bullworker" Mick !

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Did someone say 99s thread?...

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I'm not there so it's with some relief I won't be using my Diana Airking "Bullworker" Mick !

Hi John

The problem with the 52s and 54s is that they come into the UK with a FAC mainspring fitted and they power is reduced below 12ftlbs by using a restrictor in the transfer port.

So effectively you're cocking a FAC Spring to get 12ftlbs --- ripping the restrictor out and shortening the spring makes for a much easier cocking gun at 12.




All the best Mick

[eyebull]

Hi John

The problem with the 52s and 54s is that they come into the UK with a FAC mainspring fitted and they power is reduced below 12ftlbs by using a restrictor in the transfer port.

So effectively you're cocking a FAC Spring to get 12ftlbs --- ripping the restrictor out and shortening the spring makes for a much easier cocking gun at 12.




All the best Mick

What's the best way to take the restrictor out Mick?

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What's the best way to take the restrictor out Mick?

I did try taking one out from the front but failed, so I ended up pushing the restrictor and breech seal out from the rear which is no big problem as you need to pull the trigger block out in order to change the spring anyway.

It was worth stripping this then new gun right down anyway as it was bone dry and had no top hat in it so I sorted that lot out while I was in there.

From memory I destroyed the breech seal getting the restrictor out, so it's worth buying a spare before you start.

Also from memory I think I fitted a Weihrauch 95 spring after removing the restrictor --- I should really keep notes.




All the best Mick

[eyebull]

I did try taking one out from the front but failed, so I ended up pushing the restrictor and breech seal out from the rear which is no big problem as you need to pull the trigger block out in order to change the spring anyway.

It was worth stripping this then new gun right down anyway as it was bone dry and had no top hat in it so I sorted that lot out while I was in there.

From memory I destroyed the breech seal getting the restrictor out, so it's worth buying a spare before you start.

Also from memory I think I fitted a Weihrauch 95 spring after removing the restrictor --- I should really keep notes.




All the best Mick

Thanks
I may pick up one of Nicks kits (the one with the spring) and a breech seal before I jump in there then. Waiting on a moddy for it at the moment, and fitted one of Nicks sling studs the other day - looking forward to shooting it off a 'pod!

[Blackrider]

Hi John

The problem with the 52s and 54s is that they come into the UK with a FAC mainspring fitted and they power is reduced below 12ftlbs by using a restrictor in the transfer port.

So effectively you're cocking a FAC Spring to get 12ftlbs --- ripping the restrictor out and shortening the spring makes for a much easier cocking gun at 12.




All the best Mick

Sokay Mick, I've had it "fettled" and now its beautiful !

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Sokay Mick, I've had it "fettled" and now its beautiful !

With talk like that, John --- you'll soon be on BarryG's Christmas card list.